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LIVING BY THE MOON
by Ananaia O'Leary |
In every phase, in every moment, our lives are influenced by lunar
energies. The Moon moves the ebb & flow of tidal waters, regulates women's menstrual
cycles, influences our moods & emotions, infuses us with wonder & mystery, links
us to the inexorable cycles of change with each face-shifting phase.
We are flowing with the currents of the Moon whether we are conscious of them or
not. We can ignore the Moon's influence and swim cantankerously against the stream
of energies, or we can make a conscious choice to merge the rhythms of our lives with the
celestial rhythm of the Moon.
When we choose to nurture our relationship with lunar energies, we open our beings to
silvery blessings. As our awareness grows, we can find the opportunities in the ebb
& flow of lunar tides. We become cunning navigators of deep waters, riding the waves
& currents with powerful results. We can use these energetic currents to
fuel our personal energies at every stage of our experience:
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Catch the building wave of the
Waxing Moon to provide momentum for new projects, initiatives & life passages. |
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Draw upon the power of the Full
Moon to bring Creative Force to actualization. |
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Allow the Waning Moon to
support the process of surrender & release at the end of each cycle. |
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Embrace the stillness of the
Dark Moon to reflect & recharge. |
MOON TUNING |
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wisdom grows through a commitment to experience & understand the energies of Madam
La Luna. As with all relationships, connection to the Moon is a deeply personal
& endlessly evolving interaction. There are many pathways into deeper affinity
with the Moon. From scientific understanding to deep spiritual devotion, we each must find
the path that sings most harmoniously to our spirit. Here's a few suggestions to get you started: |
| GREETING
THE MOON |
Take time everyday to greet the Moon. Look up into the sky and find
her face in the firmament. (Remember: some days you will need to seek her pale face
in the light of day.) Open your arms, your heart to the Moon and greet her as you would
greet a friend. Allow yourself to stir with connection to her light &
beauty. Speak words of greeting and gratitude (either silently or aloud).
Take time to notice the phase of
the moon & where she is in the sky at the time you have chosen to greet her.
Over time you will begin to tune to the changing rhythms of the Moon. Hers is a
complex dance ~ her phases, moonrise & moonset times following an ornate cycle. As you
observe and honor these cycles you will begin to align more closely to the lunar
energies.
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| MOON
GAZING |
When the moon is
full and round, find a place to sit where you can see the moon clearly &
comfortably. Take a few deep breaths ~ breathing in stillness, breathing out
tension. Relax. You are here on this Full Moon night to seek communion with
& inspiration from the Moon. Focus for a moment on your intention, then release
it.
Gaze up at the luminous face of the moon. Allow your eyes to be soft, don't strain.
Just rest your eyes on the silvery surface of the Moon. Remember to breathe, to remain
receptive. You are not staring down the Moon, you are simply gazing at her,
receiving her light & wisdom. Spend as much time as you like gazing up at her.
When you are ready to bid farewell to the Moon, bring your awareness back to your
body. Bring your breath fully into your body, and release your breath into the
Earth. Be aware of any sensations or experiences in your body, in your heart, in
your mind.
Thank the Moon for shining her light upon you. |
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| DRAWING
DOWN MOON BLESSINGS |
This
meditation is most powerful under the light of the Full Moon, but can be done anytime or
place by visualizing the Full Moon above you. Take a few deep breaths ~ breathing in
stillness, breathing out tension. Relax. You are here to open to the magical
blessings of the Moon. Focus on your intention for a moment, then release it.
Connect to the silver-liquid light pouring down from the Moon. It is a river of
radiance flowing down upon you, streaming into your crown chakra at the top of your
head, flowing over your skin, infusing your aura with silver energy. Allow the
energy in your crown to flow down into your head & into your Third Eye chakra, to your
throat chakra spilling down your arms with radiant light, into your heart, your solar
plexus, deep into your sacral chakra flowing down your leg & to your root at the base
of your spine ... allow the energy to flow through you & down into the Earth again in
a continuous stream.
You are a vessel of moonlight ... You are one with the moonlight ...
You are the moonlight ...
You are the Moon Mother ...
Be present with the energies of the Moon for as long as you like. When you are
ready, bring your awareness back to your body. Bring your breath fully into your
body, and release your breath into the Earth. Be aware of any sensations or
experiences in your body, in your heart, in your mind. Ground by placing your hands
or body on the ground & allowing Mother Earth to absorb any excess energies.
Thank the Moon for sharing her blessings with you. |
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| About Images:
foreground & background created from the waters of White River. |
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