In the Pacific Time Zone, the moon is new on March 10th at 01:00 am. On March 25that 12:00 am the full moon begins. All times taken from https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/usa/sandpoint
Here in the Inland Northwest, we’ve had a very topsy-turvy winter. Sometimes very cold, sometimes very mild, lots of rain on top of snow, with most of that snow coming in late winter. Now that we’re close to Spring, Winter feels as if it is reluctant to leave. As I’m writing this, it’s nearly 40F with a light snow.
The Spring or Vernal Equinox is approaching (March 19th) and will be quickly followed by the first Lunar eclipse of this year, with the full moon. It will be visible to all of North America. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2024-march-25
The stirring that started with the Winter Solstice for me has brought good insight and actions. I had been asking to ‘see’ what I have been blinded to; to truly remember who I am, and live in the fullness, the wholeness of my Being.
As I worked with this issue in shamanic journey space and meditation, with the support of human friends and spirit allies, my vision was opened. I was given the opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve me and embrace the truth of who I am. I was then given the opportunity to create a ceremony to honor those changes created on the spiritual plane, bringing them into the physical.
The timing for this ceremony was for the evening of the New Moon (3/9/24) around dusk.
The day had been sunny and bright. As I gathered my tools and offerings, the clouds turned dark, the wind began to pick up, and the rain started to fall. I prepared my space, making a small alter and fire in the Dutch oven that I use for such occasions. A tall, wide Cedar tree agreed to hold space and shelter me; she is a magnificent and wise Being. My beloved, all of my spirit allies and all of nature stood as witnesses to this ritual. As I rattled and tended the fire, giving it sacred herbs and incense, the wind was howling, the ravens calling and expressing their support. The rain and my tears wetting my face as I spoke the words that terminated the contracts that had been holding me in a place of blindness. I was restored to the fullness of my birthright. I gave gratitude for the wisdom to live from wholeness, from peace and love with discernment. As the ceremony completed, the ravens quieted, the wind and rain became a little gentler. I expressed my gratitude to the beautiful Cedar tree that sheltered me and supported this work. I tended the embers until they were safe to leave to the snow, gathered my things and joyfully went back into my home feeling warm and filled to overflowing. I have the knowing that all the stirring I’ve experienced was the catalyst for change and I’m grateful for all of it.
My wish for you, is that whatever stirs you brings you to a place of transformation in exactly the way that you need. May you be blessed by the storms of your life.
I’ll be hosting a live, on-line event for the Spring equinox on March 19th. You’ll receive an invitation with a Zoom link and details, via email. My intention is to gather together to work with the energies of this emerging Spring; it’s a transformative opportunity for supporting each other in igniting the innate, inner healer. We will also work as a group for the well-being of the Earth and all of Humanity.
On April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse and the new moon. More about that next month.