Posted by Michael Finkelstein | January 4th, 2011
Ice Moon
Looking at the cultural names for the new moon in January, it is hard not to notice a common theme of dormancy or stillness in terms such as “Cold Moon,”…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | December 21st, 2010
Eclipsed Moon
Today’s full moon and yesterday’s lunar eclipse are all the more significant because it is also the winter solstice, the day that marks the longest night of the year, as…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | December 5th, 2010
Long Night Moon
In Neo Pagan tradition, the new moon in December is the “Long Night Moon,” an appropriate name as the days get shorter and it becomes darker earlier in the afternoon. It…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | November 21st, 2010
The Moon of Becoming
With the holidays upon us, this time of year is often very rich and full, from our schedules, to our bellies, to the memories we create at family gatherings and…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | November 6th, 2010
The Moon When Horns Fall Off
In Dakota Sioux tradition, the new moon in November is named “The Moon When Horns Fall Off.” While this phrase may seem strange to our culture at first glance, it makes…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | October 22nd, 2010
Death Moon
This week, many Americans are choosing costumes and candy in preparation for Halloween. While this day of fun and amusement has its value, in other parts of the world the…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | October 7th, 2010
Moon when Quilling and Beading is Done
Human beings have always been aware of cycles; the detailed fabric of nature’s rhythms surround us. There are astronomical cycles: day and night that last for 24 hours; weekly cycles…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | September 23rd, 2010
Transition Moon
You may not realize it, but this year, the Autumn Equinox aligns with the full moon, so we have both cycles beginning on the same day. Indeed, as is the…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | September 8th, 2010
Barley Moon
n some cultures, September marks the month of the “Harvest Moon,” which brings to mind a time of transition: vegetables move from the crops to our tables, the long warm…
Read MorePosted by Michael Finkelstein | July 26th, 2010
Wholesome Moon
How healthy are you, really? Most people’s initial reaction to this question is to say they’re “pretty healthy.” They’ll answer the question based on the conventional idea that “health” means “the absence…
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