Moon Haiku
The moon enlightens
When we find her strength within,
Then compassion drives.
The Moon has long been a mysterious figure. She constantly fluctuates, changing each day to present a new shape each night. She moves throughout the sky and sometimes disappears completely. She embodies the nature of femininity, showing strength in flexibility and re-creation. In Vedic Astrology, the moon represents the feminine powers that drive our world and is believed to exist within all of us. All humans have a balance of feminine and masculine qualities. Some feminine qualities attributed to the moon are beauty, grace, flexibility, creativity, maternity, and compassion. We can find these qualities of the moon within ourselves and strengthen them by centering a practice around the moon.
For tools to access your inner Moon, I am teaching a Moon Salutations workshop on March 28th, in honor of the Full Moon on the 29th. This donation based class is at Sacred Streams from 2:30-4pm, with a donation recommendation of $15. For more info visit Sacred Streams Workshops.
If you cannot attend the workshop, there are other activities to heighten your moon awareness. Barton Springs hosts night swimming. The Austin Astronomical Society hosts Austin Under the Stars for moon and star gazing purposes. There are groups that practice moon bathing for themselves and their mattress beds for better slumber. Simply creating a haiku can access the Moon Goddess within you!
SR
