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How to Work with the energies of the Moon

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By Fernanda Beccaglia

Every time we have either a New Moon or a Full Moon we have a precious and unique opportunity to work with the energies of the moon.

So here are some quick and easy guidelines to understand how to work with the Moon— for both releasing what not longer serves us (Full Moon) and creating powerful intentions to manifest (New Moon) that which we want and desire to attract into our lives.

The New Moon is the time for new beginnings, and it’s the organic time to “seed” anything you want to grow. So get clear about your intentions so you can take actions on the New Moon to initiate, activate or expand whatever you wish to create in your life.  Continue reading “How to Work with the energies of the Moon”

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Equinox, New Moon, Rosh Hashanah and Navaratri Blessings

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.

Photo: Fullorissa.com
Photo: Fullorissa.com
A friend, colleague or teammate is moving on. An old part of us, an old attitude or behavior that no longer serves is being released.  We may be physically moving our home (a big event!) or metaphorically changing our perspective by releasing unhelpful thought patterns (no less important!).  This cleaning out prepares us for new blessings of wisdom and insight. 

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.
So as we enter this time of new beginnings —Equinox, New Moon, Jewish New Year and Navaratri (nine nights of the goddess)—it is time to see where we have we been playing small.

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):

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In Honor of this New Moon in Gemini

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It is that time again—the uplifting time to use the energy of the Moon to create powerful intentions in your life.

This New Moon appears in Cancer on June 27th at 1:09 am Pacific time. You can write your intentions at any time during the day, but the first 8 hours are thought to be the most powerful.

The New Moon is a powerful time when the Guardian energies of the Sun and Moon come together to support new beginnings. It’s the perfect time to write down intentions that match the true desires of your heart. Write them in the way that feels best for you. Continue reading “In Honor of this New Moon in Gemini”