It’s the last Full Moon before Spring arrives. The weather is changing and changeable. Our bodies are adjusting to the coming season. But maybe it's still too cold to sit under the Moon. Or the temperature is fine, but it's cloudy. Here's a lovely indoor Full Moon practice that begins as you drift off to sleep. The Moon of course is not just that round orb in the sky, she is … [Read more...]
Maybe this happened to you as a child: someone with an alarmed expression looked at you and shouted, “Get hold of yourself!” Maybe you were being impatient or dancing out a tantrum or you just couldn’t let go of something. Maybe an authoritative person even shook you by the arm. But your nerves were firing and you had no idea how you were supposed to control them. If only … [Read more...]
Here's a nice New Year's tip: give something in your home or in your life a deep cleanse during this Full Moon. Nothing is more nourishing than a Full Moon in a water sign—as is the case this week, with the Full Moon in Cancer. It’s awesome for planting (those in the Southern Hemisphere can take advantage) and deep cleansing (cupboards, clothes, the skin, or the kitchen floor). … [Read more...]
Last night I ate a heavier meal than usual. This morning I slept in. Later I won’t go to the gym as I usually do. It’s Solstice time. The Sun appears to be standing still as it slowly turns to go back along the horizon line (moving north or south, depending on your hemisphere). We should stand still too--or at least pause in our usual busyness. We are shifting into a new season … [Read more...]
The Moon temples and rites of initiation that once flourished across the ancient world have long since vanished. Even so, it's still possible to cultivate a sincere spiritual practice based in the Moon's mysteries—and you can begin tonight. Start by heightening your awareness of the natural world. Let nature be your temple. Sit amidst the companionable intimate presence of the … [Read more...]
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