Live in Alignment with the Moon

As a society we often complain that time seems to move too quickly. It seems as though we blink and the year is almost over when it feels like it has just begun. Perhaps you are feeling that way right now. You might be thinking, “How is it mid-September already?”

The busyness of life causes one day to blur into the next, but so does our disconnection with the natural world, specifically the phases of the moon.

Sometimes we feel exhausted, and we don’t know why. Other times we are full of energy and could work long into the night if we wanted to. If you start tracking your energy levels, you may find that they correspond with the phases of the moon. I know this sounds “woo-woo” but trust me on this. I’ve started to study the moon and am fascinated by what I’m finding. Better yet, don’t trust me. Try it for yourself and see!

The moon is 4.5 billion years old and for thousands of years humans centered their actions around the moon and with good reason. The gravitational pull of the moon governs our ocean tides, gives us our seasons and is the reason we mark our days in 24-hour increments. Yet, as a society living in this moment, we often ignore the moon unless there is something fancy happening like an eclipse or a supermoon.

As the moon moves through phases over the course of 27-29.5 days, our energy levels shift right along with the tides. Think of it like a full breath. As we inhale the moon waxes and gives rise to a full moon at the top of the inbreath. As we exhale the moon wanes to a dark period of a new moon at the bottom of the outbreath. Just like our breath gives us different sensations as we inhale and exhale, the moon does the same to our energy levels and our emotions as it moves through its phases. Once you tap into the power of the moon and begin to live in alignment with the moon, you will find yourself more self-aware, curious, creative, and productive.

This article will publish on September 14th. This evening we will experience a new moon in Virgo. We are coming out of a dark moon period when the moon has waned to just a sliver before becoming fully dark when the sun, earth and moon are all in alignment.

Ask yourself this, have you been feeling draggy these last few days? Has your energy been lower for no real reason that you can think of? Have you been questioning relationships, your job, thinking of things that no longer serve you? Perhaps you are feeling exhausted and are yearning for a bit of solitude. If so, congrats! You are living in alignment with the moon. These emotions are totally normal in this phase of the cycle.

Tonight, as we enter into a new moon, the heaviness will begin to shift. This is the time to tap into your creativity, get clear on your wants and desires and begin setting some intentions. You may find your intuition and self-awareness are heightened in the next day or so. If so, run with it. This clarity will be important over the next two weeks as the moon waxes into a full moon. Your energy will increase. This is a time to get shit done! Once the full moon hits, it is another call for reflection on what is working and what is not. More to come on that as we move closer to the full moon phase. For now, just set an intention for the next two weeks and see what you can do to bring it to reality. I would love to know what happens.

New Moon in Virgo: This is a time to focus on the choices you are making for your health and well-being. Do your choices align with your values? Be honest with yourself. Discern how you are showing up in the world and get clear on what you need for your own healing so that you can serve the world from a place of wholeness.

The moon is magical. She has been calling me since I started my Eco-Ministry program with the Center for Wild Spirituality. I am so glad I am finally listening. I am eager to be her student and will share what I learn with this wild and wonderful community we are building here together.

Be well and frolic on.

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