Full Moon in Pisces, 5th, September 2009

Hi everyone,

This is the last full moon of summer – it feels like autumn here in the UK now too, under a big dreamy moon. Hope you are enjoying it!

Calling the circle
We call to and honor the spirits of the East, spirits of new beginnings, new starts. Element of air, first breath, cool dawn. The power of life, springing forth. We call the spirits of the East and ask them to join our circle.

We call now to the spirits of our season – soon passing away, spirits of the South, spirits of strength, power, warmth, clarity, motivation, energy, movement. Element of fire, bright fires lit at midday. The power of light, illuminating us. The fire that is our passion, burning deeply within us always. We call the spirits of the South, offering our gratitude for their support this season and ask them to join our circle.

And we call to the Spirits of the West. Spirits of our deepest feelings, our strongest emotions, our truest love. A sunset over a calm ocean, a still lake reflecting back the sky, the still waters that run deep, deep within. Element of water, emanating the power of love. We call to the spirits of the West and ask them to join our circle.

Now we summon the spirits of the North. Spirits of midnight, dark moonless skies in winter, places where truths are told, where laws are made. Element of earth, grounding us. Power of law, karma, ancestral wisdom, we call to the spirits of the North and we ask them to join our circle.

And we call to those spirits above us, angels, stars, heavens, light beings everywhere, those souls not yet incarnate. Children of our children, and to the brightest of moons. We call the spirits above and ask them to join us.

And we call to the spirits below us, to the earth that grounds us and keeps us steady, the green kingdom with its deep roots and to the lava beneath the crust that impassions us. We call the spirits below and ask them to join us.

Finally, we call to the spirits of the center, where all the directions meet and merge and where they meet and merge in each one of us. The central flame. The sacred spirit. This circle is closed, a safe and sacred circle where everyone is welcome and free to express themselves.

Where is the Moon?
The full moon is now in Pisces. It is a powerful, dreamy moon and one that can help you tap into your intuitive self. Trust your intuition and listen to your inner calling.

Talking stick
I read an interesting article the other day, that rather than clip in here verbatim I will paraphrase. It was written by a man who works with people to help them find their way to true happiness and it all revolved around getting people to see what it is that they really want. Not the things that they say they want, or think they should want, but what they really, really want. He said that when they talk about the things that they want, their eyes light up, their hearts are on fire, they are in that moment their true selves.

I have thought a lot about this and I realized that I am so fortunate to have gotten two of the things that I wanted more than anything else in my life: one was to be a mother, which I am and am so profoundly grateful for; another was to reunite and be happy with Gary after we separated, now over eight years ago, and that happened too. There are three more things that I deeply want. Two are somewhat career-related, and I think they could actually happen if I set my mind to it. They are more about how I want to see myself and where I fit in the world than anything else – but they will require some shifting and I’m going to think about that.

The third is an intense desire to simply walk around the world. I remember thinking in the year before I had Owen that this was the time to choose that, or motherhood – and my desire for motherhood was stronger. But my desire to wander remains – but I think it can be shelved until I am a bit older.

I am sure that I am able to experience peace and contentment from time to time in my life because I have followed my heart. I must never forget that it is a continual choice, not a one off.

Finally, and speaking of following one’s heart, I need to share with especially our NY group that Kelly and Ali have decided to get married!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those of you who have been a part of our circle in New York will understand how beautiful this is, given Kelly’s journey to find the love that is the truest for her. I reminded her of this yesterday, but once when she was coming to visit me over here, she was on the airplane and looked out of the window and saw the northern lights and simply thought, “Ali”. They were broken up at the time, but I think it was then I knew that he would always be her miraculous light and the love of her life. There was a reunion, another breakup and another reunion between then and now – but here they are. And I feel pretty sure that I don’t need to wish her every happiness because I think it will be theirs anyway – but I know that Kelly will feel the wave of joy that this creates coming her way and blessing their union!!


Meditation
Imagine yourself lying beneath a big, full willow tree, whose branches reach all the way to ground so that you can lie inside its embrace. It is a warm summer night, and as you look up, you can see the light of the full moon reaching between the branches, shining down until it is touching you, reaching right into your heart. With each breath, the moonlight feels as though it is reaching through you, deep into the earth, then upward into the sky again. As it moves through you and into the earth, you feel it spiraling deep below you, into something of a staircase. You stand up, and begin to wind your way down the staircase of moonlight, beginning on the thirteenth step, the step of transformation, then spiraling around to the twelfth and the eleventh, then around to the tenth, then spiraling down and around and inward to the ninth, then the eighth, and around and inward to the seventh, then the sixth. You pause for a moment on the sixth step, leaving anything behind that you don’t choose to take along with you. Then continuing to spiral down and around to the fifth step, then the fourth, then the third. And around and inward to the second, and then finally the first step. You step off the staircase onto firm ground and head out toward the south.

You step out into a forest, green and lush, but with just a hint of autumn in the air. The sun is still high in the sky, but past midday, and the breeze is cool. You walk into the forest, following a clear path heading right into the centre. You notice anything of interest around you, the animals, the trees, the plants. As you near the centre, you come to a stream. You look into the stream, noticing anything of interest there as well – the life within it, your reflection. When you are ready, you cross the stream and walk onto the path on the other side. It brings you to the centre of the forest, and a dwelling there, one that is ancient but always familiar. You have reached the home of your wise woman.

As you are about to knock, the door opens, and she greets you warmly. She brings you into the kitchen, where she is cooking for you, and you talk freely about whatever comes to mind, maybe asking questions, maybe just listening to her thoughts for you. When you are ready, she leads you down a hallway with many doors. You walk to the end of the hallway and when you are ready, you open the door and enter the room.

You step out into pure moonlight – as if you are a part of it. You feel yourself as if you are made of particles of light, floating in the sky, illuminating the heavens. You are outside of time and can see, feel and create the past, the present, and the future. Your power to create is the power of creation itself and you are the world that you would birth. Anything that you imagine in this place immediately becomes your reality. When you are through creating, you are able to just relax in the light, joined with the light of everything. The light fills you with love, peace, hope, joy – anything that you need right now. When you are ready, you allow your form to return and head toward the door, but knowing this is a place to which you can always return.

Your wise woman leads you back to the front of the house, back to the path that took you here. She gives you a big hug goodbye, and while in her embrace, she whispers one word or phrase that will help you to remember your intention for this moon, or just something that you need to hear. You thank her and then head back out into the forest, winding your way along the path, back toward the doorway. You cross the stream again, then step back onto the path on the other side. When you reach the doorway, you step back through.

Stepping back up onto the first step, spiraling upward and outward to the second step and the third, and upward and outward to the third step and the fourth. Then spiraling around to the fifth and the sixth step, and pausing now on the sixth step, retrieving anything that you left behind before, or just leaving it behind in that perfect moment in infinity. Climbing now to the seventh and upward to the eighth, upward and outward to the ninth, then the tenth, and around to the eleventh and the twelfth and then finally to the thirteenth step, the step of transformation, then lying back down onto the earth where you began, under the beautiful willow. And when you are ready you open your eyes.

Prayers for our circle
Special prayers for all of those with new beginnings this autumn – may they bring deep fulfillment!

Much love to all of you,

Tara