Kitchen Blessing for the Waxing Moon

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Blessing for the Waxing Moon

 

The Waxing Moon

 

The lesson of the crescent moon reflects the Goddess in her maiden

aspect,

full of promise and potential. This moon phase brings growth and

renewal. It

is a time for strengthening, energizing, and supporting creativity. As

goddesses in the kitchen, this is the perfect time to try new recipes,

experiment, stock our pantries, and expand our cooking skills.

 

When planning meals during the waxing moon, choose foods that build up

strength, invigorate the mind, and revitalize body and soul. In

working with

magical intentions, set goals and visualize dreams coming true. Let

your

cooking conjure abundance, creativity, healing, and true love. Stir

sauces

and soups deosil (clockwise) with purpose, using appropriate herbs and

spices to enhance your intention.

 

Kitchen Blessing for the Waxing Moon

Brigid, Goddess of the hearth and fire

ignite our hearts with your poetic spirit,

bright as flame courageous, bountiful and true.

 

Keep abundant our pantry, our friends and our generosity. Bless our

table

always with gentle nourishment and a welcoming chair. Sanctify this

home

with peace and safety. Watch over this kitchen so that it may always

be rich

in love and laughter. Blessed Be!

 

During the waxing phase of the moon, select natural tonics that

stimulate

the body and foods that build up strength. Recipes calling for fish,

chicken, meat, beans, grains, or yogurt are all strengthening. Build

a meal

around a pasta smothered with roasted vegetables, olive oil, and

freshly

shaved Parmesan cheese

 

Experiment with new flavors and try a new recipe that features spices

you

don't ordinarily use. Vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, corn, and

sweet

potatoes are chock-full of immune-boosting vitamins. Choose a variety

of

vegetables in every color, and use them in soups and stews,roasted

dinners

and stir-fries. Sweets such as puddings, ice creams, and yogurt

smoothies

are calorie and calcium rich. In warm weather try a new sorbet and

serve it

with your favorite cookie. In colder moons bake warm fruit crisps and

cobblers with cinnamon and nutmeg.

 

" Cooking by Moonlight: A Witch's Guide to Culinary Magic " by Karri

Ann

Allrich