Full Moon Project
9:52 PM
Despite its barrenness, the Moon has been a fixation for humans since the origin of our species. I have been following the Moon cycle for a very long time. I am by nature crepuscular. Twilight is and always has been my favorite time of day, so I'm more attracted to the Moon because it reminds me of the beauty one can bring even in the darkest of moments. The moon for me brings feelings of whimsy, mystery and serenity. Also, I lean more towards 'Night Owl' than 'Early Bird,' in terms of my sleep schedule. Moon brings out a dark creativity in me which is very seductive.My imagination runs wild in the moon light. Alignment of planets and wonders of the night sky fascinates me and makes me think about all the magical wonders that make up the universe.
'Dark Side of the Moon' by "Pink Floyd" has been my favorite album of all time. I love patterns and the changing face of the Moon. The time of the full moon represents the time that the male and female energies (animus and anima) are at their most distant, and, yet, this is the time when they can most clearly see each other. The full moon is, therefore, a time of projection - we often project onto others, onto things, onto events, those things that we think we see outside of ourselves, we really these energies are inside of us.
With photograph comes Native Wisdom for Moon Gazers. Many human cultures have given names to the full moon throughout the year. Different full moon names can be found among the Chinese, Celtic, Old English, and New Guinea cultures, to name a few. In addition, Native American tribes often used moon phases and cycles to keep track of the seasons and gave a unique name to each recurring full moon. The full moon names were used to identify the entire month during which each occurred.
Native American full moon names were established by eastern and northern tribes such as the Algonquin and the Iroquois Confederacy. Although many Native American Tribes gave distinct names to the full moon, the most well known names of the full moon come from the Algonquin tribes. The Algonquin tribes had perhaps the greatest effect on the early European settlers in America, and the settlers adopted the Native American habit of naming the moons. They even invented some of their own names that have been passed down through time.
Consider the month in which you were born, and liken it to the Native American full moon names. Perhaps you can resonate with some of the symbolic meanings our Native lineage identified with. We can use these symbolic monthly-markers as a method of self-exploration, growth and grounding. Take the time to step into the sacredness each month provides in the glory of her own fullest moon. Better yet, take a few moments to honor the full moon as she reveals herself each month. In doing this, we gain expanded awareness - widening our psychic view to a broader setting.
Here's to more magic!
Namaste.
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