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The new moon in February is known in certain cultures as “The Moon When Trees Pop,” which gives way to a very valuable analogy for respecting forces that we are unable to see. As the story goes, the popping sound of the trees is a result of the frozen branches snapping in response to the…
Read MoreAmid the deep snows and dark months in the middle of winter, you may notice yourself or people around you starting to get sick of the season. You may hear people complain about having cabin fever or being frustrated with all the layers of clothing it takes just to get out of the house. Or maybe…
Read MoreLooking 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,” “Quiet Moon” and “Winter Moon.” In adherence with the neo pagan tradition that refers to the new moon in January as “Ice Moon,” it is interesting…
Read MoreToday’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 the earth is at its furthest point from the sun. The alignment of these three events all on the same date is very rare, so…
Read MoreIn 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 also signals the time to consider the value of darkness and its place in nature. Though many of us complain about the shorter days upon…
Read MoreWith 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 community festivities. Interestingly enough, a lot of people essentially choose not to experience fullness. They tell themselves that they can’t be happy because somebody is…
Read MoreIn 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 some very interesting points about nature’s cycles and this time of the year. One of the most regal images in the animal kingdom is that…
Read MoreThis 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 day after stands in rather sharp contrast to the tricks and the treats of the 31st. On November 1st, Mexican culture begins its celebration of…
Read MoreHuman 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 that last for seven days; lunar cycles that last for 29.5 days; and seasonal cycles typically broken into four periods throughout the year. Indeed, we…
Read MoreYou 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 case during each new season, this will be a time of powerful transition. As we experience this shift within, we can learn a lot from…
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