Drawing Down the Moon
Note from Cye-chan: This is just a mighty huge tidbit on some old
suspicion, beliefs, and what-nots. Though usually not including some
Moon Goddess, Priestess, or witches--fantasy and magical series
commonly add something about the powers someone can absorb
in the galaxy like sun, earth, moon, solar system, and star power.
After all, the universe has a way to fascinate us. Card Captor
Sakura is a fine example of the usage of these magical forces.

Some other more common Anime / Manga series that touches on
this are: Sailor Moon (obviously), Knights of the Zodiac (otherwise
known as Saint Seiya), and even a little bit with Inuyasha (which
also involves legendary demons as well).

As for now, here is a little something on where Yue's background
in magic may have derived from.

(This ritual was borrowed from the book: 'To Ride a Silver Broomstick' by
Silver RavenWolf)

"The practice of drawing down the Full Moon's energy and essence into oneself
and using that power is called "Drawing Down the Moon." 
When accomplished, you will feel a heightened trance state combined with a
power surge that radiates through your body. One should Draw Down the Moon
during a ritual in the protection of the Magick Circle. However, if you are
taking a midnight stroll and feel the need to perform it, you may do so. 
There are Witches who use their wands or athame when Drawing Down the Moon.
To do this, first open the chakras. Then form the Goddess Position with your
arms, with the wand in your right hand. Slowly raise your arms directly above
you and clasp both hands on the wand or athame. 
Point it to the Moon. Say:"I now draw the power of the Moon Priestess into
myself, merging with Her power, the pure essence of the Goddess." 
Raise your vibratory rate and allow the power of the Moon to enter the wand.
You will feel it. Now, bring the wand down slowly with both hands and point
the tip directly at your heart. Envision the surging of blue-silver light
entering your body, coursing through and around your entire physical and astral
being. When the energy begins to ebb, bring your arms down at your sides. You
have just raised your own cone of power. 
You are now empowered by the Goddess of the Moon. Use this enhanced ability
wisely. 
If your next step is to do a "working", leave the wand/athame in your right
hand (to send). If you will not be doing any type of spell casting, leave the
wand/athame in your left (receiving) hand and go into a meditative state to
absorb the energy. 
When you have finished either function, ground your power by either stepping
out of it, or placing your hands physically upon the ground. 
Note: When you are Drawing Down the Moon you cannot be concentrating on
anything else."

-- 
From: FlyingHeart

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