The time between Equinox and New Moon draws us into deep quiet and a clear sense of waiting. There is attention, watching and listening. What does Spirit want to bring? What insights of the world beyond want to whisper their hidden secrets?
In many ways life is a series of endings and new beginnings. Just as the Moon wanes and waxes, and the days grow shorter and then longer, our lives too are constantly in transition. We are constantly saying goodbye to someone ~ or something.
This is why the Vedic tradition has always held such transition points as sacred times for meditation. In Sanskrit they are called “Sandhya,” those meeting points between night and day, dark and light, ending and beginning.
Literally “Sandhya” means twilight. Twilight is a powerful time to honor the continuity of our lives, to give gratitude for another day in which to learn and serve, and to open to the wisdom that the Divine has to offer us.
A similar phenomenon happens in the transition of the season from Summer to Fall. As one season ends and another begins, there is an opportunity to reflect deeply on our direction in life, and to choose our course for the upcoming period.
Here are 5 tips for imbibing this season of Equinox, New Moon, Rosh Hashanah and Navaratri (the nine-night festival of the Goddess which starts on this New Moon):
- At sunset, walk to a place where you can greet the New Moon. StartingThursday evening, you will be able to see her slight shape in the West, gradually growing stronger each night. Special note: If you look for the Moon tonight (Tuesday, September 23) or tomorrow (Wednesday, September 24) enjoy the feeling of emptiness and anticipation created as you silently wait for the Moon to reappear.
Navaratri Blessings - Rest in the feeling of balance created by this season of Equinox. Be aware of the moderate temperature, moderate amount of daylight, and the ease that this creates for your activities and work.
- Recognize what you are releasing as this season of Summer ends, and what you are opening to as Fall begins. Write what you are releasing on small slips of paper, and burn them in a small pot after sunset using a candle.
- On a separate day, write your new prayers and intentions for the Fall. Hold these in your heart as you watch the New Moon grow stronger over the next 2 weeks, gradually reaching fullness on October 8.
- Remember the Goddess in your heart during this season of Navaratri. As we transition from light to dark and back again, She is there in all of that, holding us tenderly, celebrating new beginnings and joys, and honoring release and surrender. Hold this awareness in your heart as you meditate at this time.
How to clear any beliefs of lack and poverty consciousness using the Violet Flame
The Violet Flame will help you clear any poverty consciousness that you are holding on and assist you in transmuting and cleansing all energy. It is a spiritual light that is a combination of the pink flame of love and compassion and the blue flame of power. This will help you to release any negative beliefs, thoughts and feelings:
To do that just breathe into the Violet Flame and ask that it brings up to consciousness anything that you have ever created by words, deeds or actions that is anything less than prosperity or love consciousness. Then breathe in and visualize that each atom is surrounded by the Violet Flame and loved back into wholeness.
Sources: Laura Cornell and Barbara Biziou