By The Light Of The Moon

Oh, the Moon! How I love the Moon. What’s not to love? I love watching the moon dance on the lake’s surface outside our home or just to observe it in the night sky. It is so healing to me.

I remember going outside and just basking in the light of the moon. I remember waiting for it to be full and then putting a big bucket of water in the garden. I would let the light of the moon reflect on the surface and I would prop up my feet on either side of this and just go into the alpha state and meditate.

To this day I will wash my precious stones, like my moonstones and agates, with salt water. After that, on a full moon, I will let them absorb the light. I feel it recharges and cleanses them.

I always agreed with the school of thought that the moon affects the fluids in our bodies, just like the tides of the ocean. I also view the moon as a lovely lady who is in charge of our emotions and feelings; she is the ‘bringer of moods’.

Usually you can see her influence very clearly on a full moon. For example, emergency services and police sirens are often more prevalent on the roads, there are more arrests and accidents and people lashing out and doing things they normally wouldn’t dare.

There is much power and control to be found in knowing when the different phases of the moon are, and to have the heads up as to how it affects us. The moon also rules all female physiology; she is the mother of all things which are important and necessary for creating life and nurturing. It virtually has an effect on the growth of all living things, including all plants and animals. I call the moon ‘she’ because of this. She rules over the ‘internal ocean’ that keeps us all alive.

You have to be able to appreciate these things. How many people can say it was a full moon last night and appreciate it? – Sandy Miller

The moon’s influence can be utilized in our lives in many practical ways. For example, if you wish to speed up the process of growing your hair, then get it cut during the new moon to full moon phase. The moon truly does have an effect on hair, since the hair follicles are made of epithelial tissue that is comprised mainly of hydrogen and oxygen, the two elements that combine to form water.

When you have a really big project to complete, do it on a full moon. The full moon is the high tide of psychic powers and will give you the energy and stamina to complete whatever needs doing. When the moon is waning it goes from full to black. This time is a great opportunity for doing a detox or cutting down on over-indulgences, like eating and drinking. It is also the ideal time to cut herbs and flowers.

Tell me what you feel in your room when the full moon is shining in upon you and your lamp is dying out, and I will tell you how old you are, and I shall know if you are happy – Henri Frederic Amiel

I believe that what connects us all is water, because water is a component of all living things. When I take communion every day I use water. I feel that since it was one of the first things God created and put it in all living things; I do feel it is also what connects us to God. I really like to meditate on this. It is difficult to put into words, but to me it is a deep, thought-provoking concept.

I love the moon and the powerful effect she has, and will continue to have on me. I feel very connected to her energy and use the gifts that she offers and gives with each of her phases. Next time you see the Moon; do give her a second thought.