Today’s Reverb15 prompt from Kat McNally is:
”When was the last time you stopped to look up at the moon? What did she have to say to you?”
I’m definitely a devoted follower of Mama Moon. Working within the container of lunar rhythms and cycles is one of the richest practices I delight in.
I pay attention to what phase she’s in, and what sign of the zodiac she’s passing through; and this year I’ve begun deepening my work with and my understanding of her passage through the 28 lunar mansions each month.
She always has something to tell me, and I do my best to talk with her daily.
For many devotees it’s customary to blow a kiss to the moon when first spotting her, and I’ve always been charmed by that practice. And I certainly recite an adapted greeting “I see the moon and the moon sees me. I love the moon and the moon loves me. I bless the moon and the moon blesses me.”
The moon is magical. She waxes and she wanes. She pulls the tides both in the oceans and in our own beautiful body vessels, whether we think of that as physical or etheric. She’s poetry. She practical. She’s deeply feminine. And she always invites us to reflect.
I love the moon so much, I have a number of them around my house. Earlier this week, as I looked up from something I was working on, I saw tiny little rainbows reflected on the wall. They just happened to be surrounding my glass full moon. It made me laugh – it’s not often the moon gets to experience rainbows.
But even as I talk to the moon, and listen to what she has to say to me, I always think about what Rumi wrote:
“At night, I open the window and ask the moon to come and press its face against mine.
Breathe into me.
Close the language-door and open the love-window.
The moon won’t use the door, only the window.”
I think the world would be such a better place if we all opened the love-window. Don’t you?
I’m hoping to offer an online course next year, wherein we’ll explore some of the magic La Luna invites us to dance with. I do hope you’ll consider joining me.
Do you talk to the moon? Pay attention to lunar cycles? Talk moonlight walks? Do tell – you know I love to hear. And do pop over and take a look at how others have responded to this prompt.
Your post reminds of a quote I read somewhere:
‘The barn’s burnt down – now I can see the moon’
I’m not sure who wrote it (or if I’ve remembered it correctly!) but due to some losses happening in my household, I now understand what the wuote means.
I will have to sign up to you’re newsletter so I can be notified of your upcoming online course! It sounds wonderful!!
Oh yes! You’ve remembered correctly Monica – that’s a line translated from a 17th century Japanese poet samurai. It really invites us to hold a new perspective doesn’t it?
“Open the love-window” What magic that conjures. I am definitely adopting your version of ‘I see the moon, the moon sees me….’ It’s a wonderful reframing of the original.
I’m definitely holding the vision of opening the love-window firmly. And I confess to smiling when I read your post to today’s prompt and saw you mention “I see the moon” as well. Akin to being on the same wavelength, I think perhaps we can say we’re on the same moonbeam.
Hi Deborah – I didn’t know half those things about the moon – what great ideas and I must come back, re-read and absorb! Lovely .. I do know the moon pulls the tides but it’s the lore that’s so fascinating … and Open the Love WIndow – exactly just what we need … cheers Hilary
I’m really delighted by that open the love-window imagery — I’m thinking we should adopt it as as uniting manifesto across all nations.
What a beautiful picture! It must have been a lovely surprise for you. I’m very interested to see what working with the moon cycles will do for me this year.
I’m really looking forward to hearing about your experiences Kathleen.
I’d be so interested in learning more about the moon phases Deborah – looking forward to that when you have it up and running. Count me in.
I love the idea of blowing a kiss to the moon when you first see her – I’d never heard that before, or the other quotes. Fil
Thanks for the encouragement Fil. And lucky you getting to say hi to the moon in many different locations. 🙂
Oh dear Rumi. I love that. Yes, the moon is magical. She is such a welcome sight. It’s like greeting an old friend. This year, she has been more important to me than ever before.
I like the image of greeting an old friend Tracy. And how true it is. We can change our location and all aspects of our lives, and yet the moon is always there watching over us.
I love the moon, too. For years I’ve been journaling when the moon reaches the pinnacle of her phases. When the moon is full – I journal about what I’d like to let go. When the moon is new – I journal about what I’d like to manifest in the next couple weeks. It’s interesting to see the progress…or sometimes, how many months it takes to truly let go. But, I always make progress! Blowing the moon a kiss is a delightful act to appreciate her powers. And I love the Rumi poem, too. If you ever what to read my journaling practice, let me know and I’ll send you the link! Thank you for this, Deborah!
I do love finding a sister moon journaler Michelle! The lunar cycle is such a wonderful rhythm to work within.
I don’t know much about moon cycles but it’s something I’d love to know more about. I’ll look out for your course.
Great Tat! And in the meantime, keep your eyes to the sky. 🙂
Ah yes….love the moon! She has helped me pass many a sleepless night. Such beauty and wisdom there. Looking forward to hearing more about the online course. Oh did I mention that one of my very bestest friends last name is Mooney!…Just doesn’t get any better!
Oh Mooney is the best! Wishing you lots of delightful moon company on those sleepless nights.
I only notice the moon if it’s odd that night–orange or blue or red, or unusually large-looking.
LOL – I’ll try not to think of her feelings being hurt on her more “plain” days Scott.
What a delightful post! I will definitely be practicing blowing kisses at the moon. LOVE that idea! And the moon – love window… how sweet. I have to go outside to see the moon because I have so many trees and yet I can visualize how great that is, having the love window. Beautiful…thank you!
Wishing you much joy in you moon watching in 2016 Elda!
Fun post, Deborah! I missed the moon at my prior living spot (could rarely see it with buildings and trees and hills and all) but a new move has me able to witness her beauty (if only the rain would stop ;-)). That is a fantastic photo capture with the moon and the rainbows. It’s amazing your camera was able to pick it all up. Thanks for tonight’s smile.
How wonderful you’re in a more moon-viewing friendly place now! Here’s to lots of magical moon musings.