New Book, New Year

I released my second book, Storyteller Runes, last week, two years after releasing my first, Your Mythic Spirit Guide. I hadn’t planned on taking so long before getting my second out. Life, as they say, is what happens when you are making other plans. But I did finish my book of writing and runes and want to commit to spending more time on creative pursuits. To that end, I’ve started this blog.

To keep myself motivated, I even have gone so far as to give myself some themes for the next few months. Since this is a new year, I decided to focus on the moon and crystals in January.

Crystals because I have an affinity for them. They’re beautiful, they harmonize a space with little effort on my part, and they are kid and pet friendly (a must for this household). Crystals and plants are the easiest ways to improve the energy of a space.

And the moon because it is affiliated with crystals. My favorite way to charge and cleanse crystals is to lay them out in the light of a full moon. I’ve already taken advantage of the first full moon of January (the 15th) to cleanse and charge the crystals on my altar. I like the gentleness of moonlight, it’s comforting to me. Also, I’m a night owl and it’s easier for me to set out my crystals then, rather than trying to use sunlight. Days around this house can be a bit hectic, especially in the mornings.

So, for my first post of the year here is a list of the full moons for 2014. To charge your crystals, place them in a container (I like to use the bed of rice suggestion here) out where moonlight will fall on them. Choose a place where they won’t be disturbed by curious pets or children. The light of the full moon is best for general cleansing and charging. If you are trying to remove any negativity from a crystal set it out in the light of a waning moon.

2014 Full Moons

January 15
Febuary 14
March 16
April 15
May 14
June 13
July 12
August 10
September 8
October 8
November 6
December 6