From the moon, to the moon, over the moon!

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Dawning of Fullness

With this early morning post I am grateful for breath, for love, for family, for life.  At approximately 5:21am the moon flowed her way into being full under the sign of Cancer.  So as I looked up at the hazy, beacon like moon this morning, all I could think to say was "Hello, Mama Moon".  Acknowledgement is a good thing, but surely we do not have to leave it at that.

And what does Full mean?

Full Moon time is quite powerful, as it allows each and every one of us the opportunity to fully see the growing capabilities of our wants, dreams, desires, and goals.  Think of Full Moon time as that attainment phase, you know that time when we really get to see what it is that we have put out into the universe.  Not what we have said or professed, but rather that which we really gave energy to.

The Moon is the Mother

This last Full Moon of this calendar year happens to be in the caring, loving sign of Cancer,  a sign that can bring long term rewards, love magic or order to life.  If there are any Cancers reading this let me know if you feel any of what I've written about here.  See the sign of Cancer is ultimately ruled by the Moon, so right now we have all kinds of power awaiting.  The Moon is the Mother of the Inner Self.  When the Moon rules the sky we have a gift upon us for we can really get to the heart of who and what we are and make real, positive, and tangible change and share those energies with the universe.  Aside from the Self, Moon time is a good time to do work on family, home, self healing and that Triple Goddess energy that all of us (male or female) possess.  So, decide right now, what's it gonna be? Grab the reigns of the Full Moon and harness the extremely strong emotions that may be swarming around inside you right now.  Be bold enough to take a stab at that thing you just have not had enough courage to face.  And most importantly dare to put yourself and your progress first, even at this time of year.

Shatter that which is unneeded 

My personal Full Moon journey is about breaking illusions.  I think I often get caught up in the wondrously iridescent colors of an illusion and forget that OH, I have all the power I need to break through illusions.  My power is here and now, there is no next year, when I am more evolved or anything, it's simply knowing I am all I will ever need, as are you. So, here's to breaking all illusions!

Below is a Full Moon affirmation to think about during this auspicious time of the lunar cycle.  Feel free to devise one that best suits the work you need to complete.

Full Moon Affirmation

Gracious mothers allow me to change what I find,

I am to embrace the light of this Full Moon and illuminate,

any darkness on my path of self understanding

Full Moon Herbs/Essences

Coconut

Hibiscus

Lemon

Candle Power

At the Full Moon there is an awesome amount of power available and a way to cement that power and your works is by burning candles.  Below is information on the color White that is associated with the Moon.  Find White candles that are safe and burn them as long and as much as you like.  Fire is a tool of creation that can ignite you towards your goals this Full Moon.

White

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Concentrated Life Force

Expansions

Focus

--Andrea/DaughterofWaters

This lil' light of mines....

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It's Leo time isn't it?

The Sun, that which we could not fully live without, has noteworthy spiritual significance and we see this quite clearly now when it rules lovely Leo, the latest Lunar Cycle we inhabit.  Another time to intention set.  Another chance to meet ourselves halfway on your paths.  Another chance to allow spirit to guide us in the best direction we ought to go.  Comfortably settled in? I hope so.  Leo, a time of great shine and public recognition, can be a springboard for true illumination and challenge of our inner shadows or limitations.

The L-I-G-H-T

The Sun offers opportunity after opportunity to get it right.  Hiding things from ourselves during a time when the Sun is key is like sitting next to a blade of grass in oppressive heat and expecting to be in the shade.  Yeah, I know, not a great image, but that's what we do to ourselves when we ignore the light that is being bestowed upon us during a Sun ruled Lunar Cycle.  In a word this Lunar Cycle should be about LIGHT. Light to show us the way.  Light to reveal the hidden.  Light we can offer to others who are courting darkness at this time.

When to light and how to light

Let's be sure to take up our torches, our matches, our flashlights, and our auras of light and shine like our existence depends on it.  So when a person angers you, shine your light.  When you feel a personal downward spiral approaching, shine your light.  When we know we are right but someone else will not give in, shine that light. To be clear, light is being the best you that is possible in any and all situations.  Often times we are light shiners until someone pisses us off or steps across a line.  If we can still shine, even in the face of ridiculous circumstances, that's us finding our light and shining it.  Last thing, door mat impersonations not necessary, be a light bearer but not a push over, you know the difference, act accordingly.

Write it, write it, write it

My personal light to shine this cycle is about embracing the creativity I have within me and putting that energy into action.  The action this particular cycle is writing.  Writing about me, writing about my various art-forms and just speaking less and writing more.  Tapping that fire for the written word and riding out the wave of creation will gleen me amazing results, but first I must write.  So if you see me, talk to me or catch me over technology ask me "How's your writing?" that will keep me focused and then some.  When I hear it enough I will get in line.  Hope some of y'all hold me to these words, TRUST I need reinforcement just as you do.

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What's your light gonna be?

Below are good realms to work on when the Sun is prevalent.  Take these and go where they lead you, whether it be these exact areas to work on or your own areas.  Also, check in when needed, my hope is to create a space where not only I speak but others as well.

Work in Leo Lunar Cycle

Healing

Belly Chakra

Attraction of Success

Dispel Negativity

Leo Lunar Cycle Totem-Dragonfly "The Power of Light"

Change

Air and Water realms

True Wisdom

Lunar Cycle Flower and Herb Essences

Orange

Cloves

Rosemary

Leo Lunar Cycle Affirmation

I am open to the awesome power that light brings,

I will carry my light with every step I take this cycle,

remembering it has the power to heal others as well as me

--Andrea/DaughterofWaters 

Dragon Times Three

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Well as we all wake this morning, we should sort of be aware of some things on this a truly AUSPICIOUS day.

Where are we?
First, in our Aries Lunar Cycle we are in a waning phase.  Meaning, this is the most appropriate time to discard that which is just not for you anymore.  That's right, toss it away, let it go, give it walking papers!  Secondly, the moon right now, at this very moment is in Capricorn, a sign so strongly connected to Saturn and the Teacher-Student relationship we have with our lives.  Again, use this time to self teach, self correct, and learn.  Really we don't have to make the same mistakes twice, we choose that road.

The Dragon that we rode in on
Lastly and most importantly, today April 13, 2012 is a Triple Dragon Day! What is that you may ask, well the 13th is a Dragon day, April is a Dragon month, and 2012 is a Dragon year.  What exactly does that mean? It means this...we all have triple the impact of the energy we can use, we have triple the impact of the connection we carry to each other and ancestors, and we have triple the impact of the great things we can conjure into being today.  Can you feel my excitement? I am overjoyed we have one day to really knock many things out the box. 

Demarcating this time
So we have all of this information, now what you ask? Well my strongest intuition is telling me to mark this day not only with a ritual of some sort, but just be open.  Open to lessons, open to change, open to the goodness that has possibly been waiting on the sidelines of our lives for a moment such as this.

Seeing what I can not see
My personal goal today is to accept wholeheartedly the shifts and altering that life is gifting to me.  There is greatness in change for me and I will use it and go to heights I have never seen before.  Today I am challenging my sight to see way beyond what is visible through my eyes.  Tall challenge, but one I know I can surmount with all of the Dragoness around me!

What informs your dragon?
Below is a possible totem and concept to keep in mind.  See if it helps and opens you to new possibilities.  Or hey, strike out with any symbol that is meaningful for you today whether it be deity, totem, natural element or self.  See what the dragon roars into your path today.

Triple Dragon Totem

Dragonfly-Illusion

Winds of Change

Break Barriers

Nothing is as it Seems

Wisdom & Enlightenment

--Andrea/DaughterofWaters