An Ode to the Moon

Full moon in libra.. the crystals are out and the night is clear…

I usually take myself out to the headlands when the full moon rises but tonight, I stayed in. Enjoying having the home to myself and having my family away for 10 days is an absolute luxury and I’m indulging in some serious solo time.

As I looked at the moon shine through my window, I have quite a few contemplations coming to the surface..

I cast sacred space for myself and ask myself these questions:

What seeds did I plant on this past new moon?

Did I water them and take care of them?

What came to fruition?

What am I grateful for and what can I let go and redirect to do it differently next time around?

Full moon are always a precious time to ponder on our gratitudes and check in what needs to be celebrated within the cycle just past. As a woman, I am very aware of my own cycle going and love it when it’s in sync with the dark moon but I keep on shifting and I’ve just been bleeding with a few full moons. The energies are somewhat different but a process of letting go is always welcome, especially when gratitude follows. Of course, having my moon with the dark moon feels more aligned but I am done with giving me a hard time about these sorts of things. At least, it’s one thing that comes with ageing and accepting where I am is a big part of it.

Also, one of my teachers used to say: when you bleed with the full moon, it’s like going in a cave with the light on… nowhere to hide! and it’s so true! It’s a different type of intensity but it’s totally the best way to have a good look at everything that isn’t aligned with the best version of myself and to fully look at it in the eye.

The energies around me are often contradicting though as lots of parties are taking place on a full moon and people are a lot more inclined to be out there and wanting to get amongst it. If I’m on my moon, at least the first couple of days, the last thing I dream about is being social and partying… So when these contradictions happen, I need to really check in if I need to push myself or honor where I am at. More often than not, the latter takes over and I end up in bed, relaxing and doing as little as possible.

We live in a society that doesn’t operate with the moon and the planets anymore. People don’t often look at the map of moon to decide when to do their launch or throw a party. Time is limited and everyone is busy but if we could all take a step back and always check what the moon is up to and where, as women, we’re at in our cycle, the world would be a different place. In doing so, it’s taking care of the whole, ourselves and everything else in between. It’s creating the time and space to fully look at all aspects and energies of the day and taking into consideration what is much bigger than us. Of course, stuff can go wrong regardless but with a bit more care and intention, it all starts making a bit more sense.

When someone calls me for work, the first thing I look at when I have the date is where I am going to be in my cycle then. The next thing in line is what will the moon be doing depending on the work that’s needed. There is no point in saying yes to something that I won’t be able to fully give myself 100% to. Saying yes to someone and getting there for the sake of pleasing the person is only gonna be detrimental for everyone. And everyone should follow this rule. Only say yes to things when you know you will be at your best possible and when the stars are on your side.

Another school of thoughts is numerology which is very similar to being in tune with the planets and the moon. Calculating and having a proper look at what is happening on an energetic level with numbers is super powerful. It’s not common practise for me but I have deep respect for people who take the time to check what the odds are with numbers.

Whatever you should choose, it doesn’t matter. My point is, it’s 2019 and we really need to start paying attention. We’re all trapped in our ego and trying to figure out this human life the best way we can and I’m not saying get lost and blame it all on the moon and the planets. Cause guess what? There’s ALWAYS gonna be something going on up there! But PAY ATTENTION! Bring intention and presence in your decision and if you’re an impulsive, great! It’s a beautiful trait! But make sure you double check a few things before confirming anything, you’ll benefit from it and everyone else around you too!

And tonight.. as my crystals are getting supercharged and Bluesfest is going off not so far away from my home, I have a deep gratitude emerging. We live in a very special time where traditions got lost and technology is going fast. Us, as humans, all we can do is to stay true to ourselves. And the simple fact to look into the moon’s face (let’s face it, she does have a beautiful face, right?) brings me back into my body. It’s so simple and so efficient. There is no need to study for years or be a magician, all it takes is to stop. Breathe. And tune in. So Simple…. I am a true believer that traditions and rituals need to be reestablished and I often people asking me where to start. Well, a deep moment of gratitude, facing the moon can be IT. If you have your drum, you decide to chant, dance or create a fire, great but where it all starts is within yourself.

So tonight, I would to encourage everyone single one of you to stop for a moment and see what comes. And if nothing comes, it doesn’t matter cause at least you stopped! And the more you’ll do it, the more things will come to the surface! And whatever emerges, please, remember, always finish with a thought of gratitude. There is so much to be grateful for!

Enjoy this beautiful moon and enjoy your own stillness!

Until next time…