Monday, November 10, 2008

MAGIC IN THE MOON


Luna is making up for October, in a wondrous magical display for us this month. Unlike my former posts where I simply describe phases and cycles, I thought I'd tell you the ancient meanings held for eons about this time of year and how Luna affects us now. Did you know the Mayan year begins on November 13th? It ushers in a powerful Sun in Scorpio full moon. Yes, the Mayans.


I should've posted this earlier, so no point in telling you what's already happened. Shame, Cathy. Getting lazy maybe? Just old.

The Moon shines low this month, below the goddess of love, Venus. Like a lens she magnifies all she draws near. Any month that begins with Venus conjunct (united with) the Moon is given over to LOVE. Open your heart, harmonize your relationships! This is the time for it.

It's a time for transformation, as well. The Celtic New Year began October 31st and ended November 7th, when the Sun reached midpoint Scorpio. For those who put stock in the stars, this time brings changes made easily by use of fire clearing the way. This is ancient belief we can either benefit from or let be forgotten with time. But this is when the soul is liberated. Whether by candlelight, hearth, or bonfire, the use of fire to change us at this special time is etched in magic and ancient ritual, still used today. Patterns will transform by gazing into the smoke of the fire and deep breathing. This is what our forebears did, and they knew quite a bit about the magic of the cosmos.


The Sun in Scorpio Full Moon will be Novem
ber 11-15 (exact November 13, 7:17 a.m. EST) The symbolism is the Moon celebrating its victory over death by transformation, and people use this time to light candles, meditate, dance.

An "out of bounds" North Moon is what we'll see November 13-16, 5:01 a.m. 11/13 and 2:03 a.m. 11/17. It is the time when the imagination is free to roam and "speak", people become more open-minded, and enter a higher world. New ideas are more easily shared, it is a time to make announcements and bring discoveries to light.

The Balsamic Moon appears November 23-25. It is called the "make a wish" Moon because it is
cosmically the best time to put you wishes "on the air" when you speak them to the night sky.

The Dark of the Moon appears November 26-28. This is the time for inner reflection, looking within. It is not a good time for outdoor activity - best the stay inside and meditate, gaining insight and wisdom through quiet reflection.

The "out of bounds" South Moon now appears from November 26-December 1st, 12:27a.m. 11/26 and 8:14 a.m. 12/1. This is the time to "go beneath the surface" do research, change habits, renovate our inner world. You may experience emotional challenges relating to any part of your life where you are hiding from yourself, or blocked off in some way from being free.

The Crescent New Moon appears November 28-December 2, and will be easily seen by Mars and Mercury. It is a time to sow. On November 30th the waxing crescent shines low beneath Venus and Jupiter. This is a very bright omen for the coming month, favorable for new beginnings, new ideas - especially from November 29-December 12.

All in all, November's Luna tells u
s this is the time for warmth in friendship and love, closeness in family, friends and new ideas. You may feel an urge to light candles or go outside and look up at the universal mysteries guiding our lives. Obey your urges, they are usually right anyway.





17 comments:

Big Mark 243 said...

I will have to go to a library and print this out. I don't pay much attention to this stuff, but your post interests me.

Ken Riches said...

Very informative entry, thank you so much for sharing. Excuse me while I go howl :o)

Barbara In Caneyhead said...

Very interesting! We've had some really awesome moonlit nights of late. And last night I was looking at Hannah asleep with the moonlight shining through the window on her head. I was amazed at how her hair sparkled and danced in the moonlight.

Amelia said...

Interesting Cathy and I liked the pictures :) *M*

http://learningtoadapt.blogspot.com

jack-of-all-thumbs said...

If we need a quick lesson in humility, the phrase "the Mayan year" should suffice. It also sounds like the peak of the Celtic New Year and its transformational power coincided with our November 4th house cleaning. And to think that I just thought we 21st century Americans had had enough...

Thanks for sharing

Ally Lifewithally said...

This was really interesting ~ Ally x

Saltydawg said...

I am sure I have read somewhere that the the Mayan calendar ends in, I think in 2012? Does this mean its the end of the world?
Gaz

Sage Ravenwood said...

As always I love reading your lunar post. They hold so much in so few words. Thanks for sharing hon. (Hugs)Indigo

Martha said...

Ahhh, now I understnd - we've been asking each other at school all week - is it a full moon?, even though we knew it wasn't - now I get it, I knew it had something to do with the moon! I haven't been keeping up on these things lately - I'm going to rely on you for that :-)

Ben said...

Lazy? Certainly not, Cathy. Old? Certainlyer Notter. Great minds just don't work on a schedule. All I know is, I would never think about things like the moon and the Mayans were you not my guide. Lead on!

Ben
http://ben-better_left_unsaid.blogspot.com/

Coelha :B said...

Interesting entry!! :) I hope you get over that cold soon! Hugs - Julie

Sherry said...

I hope this helps me in my weight loss lol I can use all the stars and moons I can get lol
hugs
Sherry
http://onebiteonestepatatime.blogspot.com/

Merida Grace said...

I have always loked to the moon as a source of strength knowing that just as the sun rises, starting a new day, the moon closes it. For me, the closure of a day is even more important than the start of it. Being able to kiss my boys good night, reflect upon the day I lived, and rest peacefully under the light of the moon is where I gain my strength and inspiration daily.

Kate Sheehan-Finn said...

Hi Cathy - I found you again!!! Great to see you still posting fascinating stuff and making us think,
Kate.

Trees said...

Very interesting entry Luddie, I absolutely love the photos.

Amanda said...

((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))Intresting,wonder if thats why I been writting to my old Highschool friends,now just waiting to see if they wrte back.Have a ice day.

Martha said...

I know I already commented on this entry but stopping by to say hello while on my weekend blogathon blog jog! :-)