The Night of Pluto Cometh!

Most people here in the West know Pluto only as our former AND most distant planet in the solar system we have today. It is not uncommon knowledge, but still less well known that Pluto was the Roman equivalent to Hades, the Greek god of the Underworld. And tonight, Scorpio 10, 2011 (November 10) is his night. The Night of Pluto. The Night of Pluto refers to the full moon of Scorpio (November) this would be the FIRST full moon if on the off chance their is a BLUE moon of Scorpio. Just to be clear this is the full moon OF Scorpio and NOT the full moon IN Scorpio. In this case Scorpio refers to the period according the our modern calendar that is known as October 23 thru November 21. The Night of Pluto is the first full moon after Samhain. You should take note that THIS YEAR that is the Moon of Scorpio, but this is not necessarily the case in all years. But such an explaination could get complicated and for that reason I'll just leave it at that for now. The Samhain festival rarely goes beyond Scorpio 5th in any tradition, but in many ways the full moon of Scorpio can be seen as a continuation of the Samhain festivities and it brings finality to it. The Night of Pluto is a celebration of death (and thus the dead) and darkness. We have fallen to the depths of the dark season at this point, and while it won't peak for well over a month yet (Capricorn 21 - or December 21, again this is referring to the date THIS YEAR) we are undeinably treading in the season of death. Winter is on it's way, and in many locations has already come. For example we have already had snow in Iowa this year! This doesn't happen every year, but we Iowans are hearty and we can handle it! But in any case winter has come or is coming and Pluto is there to greet him...in fact, Pluto IS him! Winter is the season to death and the Underworld and Pluto is the god of the Underworld...do the math. This is the first of usually three, but possibly four full moons (although this is rare) where the god of death is at his peak from a lunar perspective. These full moons usually occur in the months of Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius, although they RARELY if ever occur in all four. Typically they will occur in just three of the four mentioned months (sun signs).

It is significant to recognize that the energies of the moon follow the path of the sun, and in this way Luciferianism/Paganism may be seen as patriarchial and not matriarchial (although neither is wrong)!! There are many partiarchial aspects to Paganism that are sorely neglected because of the Xian abuse of patriarchy in the past. But, DON'T MAKE THE DARK GOD PAY FOR YAHWEH'S SHORTCOMINGS!

In celebrating the Night of Pluto I suggest drawing down the moon. Remember that while the Moon is thought of as a mostly feminine body there are always it opposites at work as well. So whether you are feminine exlusive, masculine exclusive, or some variation of the two the Moon (just as the Sun) DOES NOT diminish in power or in value! The main thing on the Night of Pluto is to observe in some way. Even if your specific focus is on a god or a goddess...masculine or feminine, make sure you observe and set at place for the other side (male or female depending on your own focus) if you choose to focus on either the god or goddess side in particular. Whether you are simply observing the Night of Pluto, drawing down the moon, or casting a spell for your own (or another's) gain, balance should be essential. Focusing on one or the other is not only disrespectful to the opposite aspect, but it will inevitably throw you off balance and lead to obession. And neither imbalance nor obsession is ever desireable!

Personally, I always include Nanna in my Full Moon rituals. Nanna is one of the very few male lunar deities to be associated with the moon in any aspect let alone the full aspect. Thus he has a very powerful energy, particularly for men who seek the lunar mysteries.

And just a reminder to always remember...

If you look closely to the heart of the Moon in full, you will see the eyes of the grandest things. The eyes of a wolf, or a bear on a mountain who howls and yearns for the dreams of Akasha…
With trance like gaze I look upon you and see the mystery of a million years;
I cry unto the wolf, and hold sight unto the bear…
They hold for me a billion answers to one hundred thousand questions…
Where do I stand? I cry unto the wolf…
And why am I here? I call unto the bear…
The primitives of the Moon are close here at hand, and the times of the earth keep spinning…
For what is here beyond your gaze, and I am adept to your children? Or am I a speck in your majestic eyes with no scale, no need, no wonder?

Darkest Blessings,

Ambrogio Notte