Music:

The Full Moon in Leo inspired the music of the 5th Dimensions from back in the 60s – let’s be inspired by the reflection of the Sun in the Face of the Full Moon and reflect together…

Aquarius: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06X5HYynP5E

… let that beautiful glow light up our hearts in the blackness of this night to help us see what needs to be released so that new dreams can be seeded…  Also enjoyed together:

Sting: https://youtu.be/QZLvDhTtONU

Jason Mraz: https://youtu.be/BFkTu8Y1KLs

It was wonderful to enjoy the last one, offered by Joan, with Kurt Krueger who joined us  in our last 5 minutes to talk about the Peace Lab (so we went a bit longer than planned; who’s counting?!) Kurt’s message regarding the Peace Lab is at the bottom of this post, and he offered this:

Peace Train ~ https://youtu.be/bwOscsBm2dk  and this:

What is the Wolf Moon?

According to the MBG Mindfulness website:

Each month’s full moon has a name, typically related to nature and the changing seasons (i.e., June’s Strawberry Moon, or December’s Cold Moon). The names come from Native American tribes, and during the cold, long nights of January, howling wolves could be heard throughout the night as they hunted—hence the name “Full Wolf Moon.”

What is it good for?

The MBG Mindfulness resident astrologists, the Astrotwins say this moon is the perfect opportunity to (safely/virtually) hang out with your own wolf pack and let out a collective howl (and we did!) 

What is the unique power of the Wolf Moon?
According to ibtimes website: 

Some astrologers believe the Wolf Moon may have a “celestial power” related to “being capable of releasing what no longer serves you and harnessing positive lunar energy,” Express reported.

Astrologers believe that the moon and its phases affect people’s emotions, and based on one prediction, the Wolf Moon this Thursday may influence relationships – to strengthen or to end them.

Sometimes it’s hard to forgive ourselves or to let go of the dreams we held like banners or talismans to pull us into the future…

Ways to honour the Full Wolf Moon
and Ourselves

I showed my preparations for the ceremony that I would undertake later:

Prepare for ritual –

• • Moon bath (see below) (for next time, if not tonight) 
  • tonight – bowl of water and soap, towel

Moon bath for crystals & creating Moon Water (see also my video about ReWilding Urban Water)  

Ground down in the water and allow it to cleanse you—literally and energetically.
(See below for releasing through a Moon bath and self-forgiveness.)

Create a fire for burning of parts of the past / intentions for the future
Tonight – a  container for burning, a lighter, paper & pen, sage, etc.

1. 1. Write the things you want to release
   2. Write the things you want to encourage to grow
   3. Burn the paper to release the magic

After our call ended, I took my preparations outside and burned all the papers – I had written things to be left behind on one side and things to be encouraged on the other. It was a good fire. The ashes have been composted with prayers for growth.

Brianna Saussy’s 6 Months of Magic (also below & linked) informed us of the long pattern inherent in the cycles of the universe and life.

I shared 3 stories of full moons that shone in my life –

• • at the river,
  • in the snow,
  • in Guatemala 

We welcomed Kurt in our last few minutes to talk about the Peace Lab, currently being formulated by ChatAction, one of the branches of Oh’Gs’ Communi-Tree, the Tree of Life that twines through reality and holds us all.

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Megan Hale suggests a  Moon Bath

It’s said, “the full moon’s light can rejuvenate our psyches.” We can connect with that lunar energy by submerging ourselves in water.

The moon pushes and pulls the tides, and it does it to the water in your body too. We could use a bit of rejuvenation of our psyches! If you don’t live near a body of water – or it’s too darn cold! – the tub (or even shower) is the next best thing!

On top of connecting with the water and moon, a bath is simply a relaxing and easy ritual to enjoy on a night when energy can run high. It’s not unheard of for the full moon to keep people up at night, so this doubles as a great way to settle in for the evening.

Think about what your full moon intentions are and gather some of your favorite ritual accessories (whether that be candles, crystals, and in this case, maybe essential oils, a bath bomb, bath salts, or some bubbles).

Full moons are all about culmination and release, and after the year we’ve all had, it goes without saying there’s plenty to leave behind in 2020.

Breathe deep and let it all go, grounding down in the water and allowing it to cleanse you—literally and energetically.

 

Megan Hale, of MBG Mindfulness, also offers this to help with self-forgiveness:

Self-Forgiveness 

We’re programmed to hold ourselves to a high standard—and many of us have a harder time forgiving ourselves than we do forgiving others. While self-forgiveness looks different for everyone and won’t happen overnight, here are some steps you can take to let go of the past and start the journey toward acceptance:

1. Recognize that the past is the past.

To learn how to forgive yourself, you must first acknowledge that the past is the past. This seems fairly straightforward, but when we can really wrap our head around the fact that we can’t undo the past—that the past is done, that those things happened—we open ourselves up to more acceptance.

2. Become clear on your morals and values as they are right now…

The reason most of us feel guilt or shame for our past actions is because those actions were not in line with our current morals and values. In this way, our previous wrongdoings can actually clue us in to what we hold now important. Think about what you value now and how that’s different from the past. This process will help you start to get a clearer picture as to why you’re hurting and get you closer on the path to self-forgiveness.

3. …then, start acting in accordance with them.

Commit to replacing the negative thoughts and behaviors with more appropriate ones that are in keeping with the morals and values you just identified. By so doing, you’ll reaffirm to yourself that you can handle situations the way you want to. This can lead to a sense of pride, which is a huge part of building self-esteem and forgiving yourself.

4. Remind yourself that you’re doing the best you can.

Our actions always depend on the skills we have, the frame of mind we’re in, and how we perceive a situation in the moment. Maybe when we made the mistake, we didn’t have as much objectivity or we acted out of survival mode. Maybe we’d let stress build up, which put us at a higher risk of responding poorly. Whatever the factors, cut yourself a break. If you learned from it, it wasn’t in vain.

4. Give yourself a “redo.”

Never underestimate the power of a “redo.” Write down how you would have done things differently if you could go back and do it again. In doing so, we affirm that we not only learned from our past mistake but that if we had the skills we have now, back then, we would have done things differently.

6. Identify your patterns of behavior that you regret.

When I work with clients on moving on from their past, it can be very overwhelming because they see so many regrets. It’s often helpful to categorize these and focus on patterns of behavior instead of individual regrets.

7. Tackle the big ones first.

There may be some regrets that seem to come up again and again for you, and those are going to require some extra work. You might want to clear your conscience by actually calling up the person you wronged and apologizing to them.

8. Turn the page.

At some point, you have to accept that the past has happened, and you’ve done everything in your power to amend previous mistakes. It’s now time to turn the page and accept those events as part of your story. They’ve all contributed to making you who you are. Being grateful for those experiences allows you to move on and truly forgive yourself.

9. Cut yourself some slack.

When we learned how to ride a bike, most of us realized it would probably take a few tries before achieving perfection. New behavior and thinking patterns are no different. They’re both skills. Cut yourself some slack and recognize that you’re going to make mistakes–we all do.

10. Move toward self-love.

The last step to learning how to forgive yourself is building self-esteem. The best way to do that is practicing self-love. Think kind thoughts about yourself, and show yourself some compassion.

If self-love and self-acceptance do not come easy to you, consider working with a trained therapist for an outside perspective. You are more than your past mistakes.

 

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Brianna Saussi – there’s 6 months magic in every full moon  

 

When we think of the lunar cycles we often mean what happens between the New Moon and the Full Moon within each month. But Briana points out there’s a bigger pattern. There’s a larger pattern – in each house there’s a six month difference between a New Moon and a Full Moon.  There was a New Moon in Leo  on  August 18, 2020.

So what does this mean? A Full Moon is our opportunity to review our last 6 months. Full Moons help us harvest the fruit of the seeds we planted through those 6 months and celebrate the harvest.

What areas were you focused on 6 months ago? What seeds did you sow? How have those seeds grown? What have you done to support their growth? And most importantly…how are you bringing in the harvest?  

How do you keep track??

Briana suggests making a Full Moon timeline. At one end of the timeline write down the date of the New Moon that happened in the sign that the current Full Moon is in and then at the end of the time line write the date of the Full Moon. Make a mark for every big theme and event that occurred between the New Moon and the Full Moon and write down a few words. Decorate and consecrate as you like…this provides a wonderful visual way for you to see patterns, development of practices, and what major themes or questions might need continued cultivation.

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Kurt Krueger, SuccessSystemsInternational.net.  shared the following, and more!

Kurt Krueger to Everyone (7:58 PM) – Namasté

On this Special Day, we would LOVE YOUR COLLABORATION AND PARTICIPATION on this quest… 

The VISION for the Peace Lab is “Peace with Everything, and Everything with Peace.” ~ Lama Gangchen

We are envisioning a powerful step for Humanity Rising forward and upward by exploring what the Peace Lab can develop. We are on a quest to uncover a new definition of a mystery that is waiting to be solved for humanity and life on our planet. The PEOPLE are investigating and creating peace.

When you have any ideas that could bring peace in any manner, anywhere, anytime, please apply it and then share it ~ with us too…

• • What does the word “peace” mean to me?
  • How is it changing /evolving?
  • How is peace showing up in my life right now?
  • Where do I see peace as an active and vibrant LifeForce?
  • What situations and places are calling out for the LifeForce of peace?
  • What unexamined beliefs and assumptions do I have regarding peace?

When we take some responsibility for being the Peace where we are, we are then models for others to follow ~ the ripples begin with us!

Together we fly more easily ~ like the two wings of a bird… 🙂 The Peace Lab practices/programs dramatically reduce violence, recidivism,  and wars… We get what we focus upon. Let’s share our ideas and expertise. Shalom.

Lots of Love,
A. Krueger, member, Peace Lab – https://othernetworks.org/Peace_Lab

• • Laboratory ~ experiments, investigates, researches, and explorations, and some emergent design … ALSO
  • Labyrinth ~ one winding, irregular, peaceful path in and out!

Thanks also, Kurt, for the link to your interview on Connecting the World, Institute of Peace.