full Moon

[Jedi777]

Tonight is a full moon----take advantage of the energy meditate!!!

The force is strong today!!

Peace

[Spectrum]

[Yoda]

I've always thought that it would be way cool to have a current lunar phase photo on this site. I mentioned it to Sean and he said he was open to the thought. I don't know how easy that would be to actually do and I know Sean has other fish to fry, so I've not bugged him about it.

[Patrick Brown]

I always say the sun's coming up.

[Taomeow]

I've always thought that it would be way cool to have a current lunar phase photo on this site. I mentioned it to Sean and he said he was open to the thought. I don't know how easy that would be to actually do and I know Sean has other fish to fry, so I've not bugged him about it.

 

Take a look at this:

 

http://shadowandsubstance.com/

[i_am_sam]

Take a look at this:

 

http://shadowandsubstance.com/

 

Wonderful! I have a moon phase widget on my google home page but stellarium is a whole new level.

 

Thanks and enjoy the flower moon.

 

love always

 

Sam

[voidisyinyang]

Actually the full moon energy is strongest 3 nights before and 3 nights after -- according to qigong master Chunyi Lin. So I think it was Friday night when the energy was so overwhelming and THEN I realized it was the full moon. Usually that's how it happens for me -- as Chunyi Lin states the meditation is 10 times stronger than normal. This is true!

[Taomeow]

Actually the full moon energy is strongest 3 nights before and 3 nights after -- according to qigong master Chunyi Lin. So I think it was Friday night when the energy was so overwhelming and THEN I realized it was the full moon. Usually that's how it happens for me -- as Chunyi Lin states the meditation is 10 times stronger than normal. This is true!

If master Chunyi Lin was a woman attuned to the natural cycles of the moon, "she" would know otherwise. The three days before the full moon would be PMS (if attuned women were to suffer from that, but they don't), and the three days after would be the second, third, fourth days of the period, getting progressively weaker. But the day of the full moon would be the first day of the period, and the strongest at that.

 

Three days before the period, the woman is less of a woman and closer to a man than at any other time, because her estrogen is at the lowest point. Estrogen is a metabolite of testosterone, i.e. its next metabolic step; usually men don't convert most of their testosterone (although they do convert some, and have some estrogen -- some yin within their yang), while women convert most of their testosterone into estrogen (though not all -- they keep some yang within their yin). However, in the three days before the period, they don't convert whatever testosterone they have into estrogen, so their testosterone levels are the highest at this point. (On assorted spacial-orientation tests, women usually score worse than men -- EXCEPT in those three days, when they score as well as men. Testosterone is what makes you roam around, and if you have to roam around, you better know how to find your way wherever you're going and back; hence the evolutionary enhancement of this ability in men. Women who get restless when their testosterone is high may attribute it to PMS, but it's just that they aren't used to feeling this yang at other times, and it throws them off -- unless of course they are in tune with themselves and the energies of the world.)

 

Full moon is the peak of yang-within-yin of the moon, from that point on, yang energy will go down and yin energy will start growing. The transformation is abrupt, one flips into the other -- the onset of the first day of the period turns the yin-yang tables. Few women and probably even fewer men today understand the dynamics of moon's energies -- because of so many unnatural influences that damage or cancel altogether the inner alignment of hormonal events in the body with natural energies of the world outside the body. E.g., light-darkness stimulation of the pituitary-pineal-hypothalamic axis which is designed to orchestrate the waxing and waning of cycles of reproductive hormones (as well as most others) is off kilter in the world of electricity and non-physiological schedules, to name just one significant factor out of ten thousand.

[mat black]

Actually the full moon energy is strongest 3 nights before and 3 nights after -- according to qigong master Chunyi Lin. So I think it was Friday night when the energy was so overwhelming and THEN I realized it was the full moon. Usually that's how it happens for me -- as Chunyi Lin states the meditation is 10 times stronger than normal. This is true!

 

Yeah, i noticed that too Drew. I remember one full moon a couple of months ago. I felt it really strong and thought 'oh it must be a full moon tonight or tommorrow' but the full moon had actually passed 2 nights ago

[shontonga]

Actually the full moon energy is strongest 3 nights before and 3 nights after -- according to qigong master Chunyi Lin. So I think it was Friday night when the energy was so overwhelming and THEN I realized it was the full moon. Usually that's how it happens for me -- as Chunyi Lin states the meditation is 10 times stronger than normal. This is true!

 

that's how we always used to do different kinds of fasting

3 before and after for the same reasons

was always interesting...

definitely influenced the meditations, too.

[KoHsuan]

that's how we always used to do different kinds of fasting

3 before and after for the same reasons

was always interesting...

definitely influenced the meditations, too.

 

 

Shotonga... could you tell more on fasting related to moon phases?

[shontonga]

Shotonga... could you tell more on fasting related to moon phases?

 

Hi KoHsuan,

was long ago! : )

this memory is so Shot!

was vegetarian ... sculpting ... practicing lots of yoga ... ?

eating lots of green slimy things

also was doing lodges regularly then.

So Diet was Much Better than Now, LOL.

 

Basically "energies" were felt stronger during that time,

three days to either side of the full moon.

Energies of what?

the moon, the emotions,what's felt within and around one

so meditation, intent, some healing work would be done then.

full moon lodges are Great!

Momentum from moon would kick it into over drive!

 

Fasting

was to be done 3 days to either side/during full moon.

days farther from the full moon would be gentler, not as forceful .

Always was suggested when beginning that kind of practice to do it then.

the nearer to the full moon the Stronger things would be.

be it meditation, release(toxins/emotions/etc.),intentions, some healing.

 

what kind of fast?

there are so many kinds.

Some folks will say,

this is the one, U do this ...

Always listen to your own body!

 

Some do fruit fasts, some liquid, some dry.

I tend towards liquid, this body of mine can be a lot of trouble

and liquid works well for me.

Liquid not meaning only water(though lots of water!)

but also vegetable broths or juice watered down so not to sweet.

Would take tree days of eating raw/steamed vegetables and stuff to start or finish a fast for me.

U don't wanta go and binge on chocolate sundays with (Single!)whip cream

when starting or finishing, better to eat healthy! won't make you so sick!LOL.

 

Others on here would be much better suited to talk about such stuff.

I've always been a haphazard student at best!

Moon has always had a very strong effect on me.

When i was a child would not sleep for the week of a full moon.

Can still fall into those patterns easily.

 

Hope others with more knowledge will share

My thinking these days is chocolate cake fasts are the way to go!

Good Fer What Ails Ya!

 

thanks for any other input here!

LOl

 

 

Stay well!

 

Shon

[rain]

Hi KoHsuan,

was long ago! : )

this memory is so Shot!

was vegetarian ... sculpting ... practicing lots of yoga ... ?

eating lots of green slimy things

also was doing lodges regularly then.

So Diet was Much Better than Now, LOL.

 

Basically "energies" were felt stronger during that time,

three days to either side of the full moon.

Energies of what?

the moon, the emotions,what's felt within and around one

so meditation, intent, some healing work would be done then.

full moon lodges are Great!

Momentum from moon would kick it into over drive!

 

Fasting

was to be done 3 days to either side/during full moon.

"days farther from the full moon would be gentler, not as forceful .

Always was suggested when beginning that kind of practice to do it then.

the nearer to the full moon the Stronger things would be.

be it meditation, release(toxins/emotions/etc.),intentions, some healing.

 

what kind of fast?

there are so many kinds.

Some folks will say,

this is the one, U do this ...

Always listen to your own body!

 

Some do fruit fasts, some liquid, some dry.

I tend towards liquid, this body of mine can be a lot of trouble

and liquid works well for me.

Liquid not meaning only water(though lots of water!)

but also vegetable broths or juice watered down so not to sweet.

Would take tree days of eating raw/steamed vegetables and stuff to start or finish a fast for me.

U don't wanta go and binge on chocolate sundays with (Single!)whip cream

when starting or finishing, better to eat healthy! won't make you so sick!LOL.

 

Others on here would be much better suited to talk about such stuff.

I've always been a haphazard student at best!

Moon has always had a very strong effect on me.

When i was a child would not sleep for the week of a full moon.

Can still fall into those patterns easily.

 

Hope others with more knowledge will share

My thinking these days is chocolate cake fasts are the way to go!

Good Fer What Ails Ya!

 

thanks for any other input here!

LOl

Stay well!

 

Shon

 

 

 

LOL&LOVE

"once in a blue moon"

 

http://www.obliquity.com/astro/bluemoon.html

Edited May 20, 2008 by rain

[hagar]

Hmm.

 

Interesting.

 

I've noticed the opposite regarding full, half and no moon.

When the lunar phase is at it's low point on the horizon (probably different in Norway since we're way up north)

I feel at my strongest, and when the moon is at it's peak or zenith, I feel weak.

Feel no difference in my system when there is full moon.

I sometimes feel quite alot of Yang energy increase when the moon is at it's "smallest".

 

Maybe I need to re-think my practice...

 

h

[Jedi777]

the full moon energy builds for 3 days and it is relwased to the earth at the exact moment of thr full moon and then declines for the next 3 days.

This was one of the Wesak full moons of 2008 this is a rare thing to have 2 Wesak full moons in the same year!

Peace

Significance of Wesak

 

What is a Full Moon Celebration? - Return to top -

full moon

 

Every month, students of the Ageless Wisdom Teachings gather together to listen to inspiring lectures and to participate in a group meditation. Ordinarily, these monthly meetings are organized around the full moon day, or as close to the day before the exact time as possible.

 

Some people mistakenly think that such students are worshipping the moon, or doing some sort of odd ceremony. In the tradition of the Teaching, no such activities take place. In truth, what is being celebrated is the Sun's position, which is in direct alignment with a zodiacal sign. The moon is full in appearance because of the position of the Sun. The celebration has nothing to do with the moon itself. In fact, many groups prefer to call such events Sun Festivals, naming the particular period as the Sun in such and such sign and so on.

 

Students follow what is called "esoteric astrology" in which they have learned that these are important times for reflection and meditation. The author Torkom Saraydarian, a life-long student of the Teachings, has written the following about full moon periods or Sun Festivals:

 

"At the time of each full moon a bridge of contact and communication is established between humanity and higher centers. It is told that this communication line even extends from planetary centers to the Solar Lord, thus building a unique channel between humanity and the Source of Life.

 

"At the time of each full moon, the moon is blocked by the light of the Sun in such a way that the transmission of the Sun is direct and not disturbed by the moon. Each month our Sun enters into the electromagnetic field of one of the signs of the Zodiac and transmits its energy to earth, either directly or via the ruling planets of that sign.

 

"This is why the full moon days are called days of opportunity, especially at the exact moment of the full moon when the alignment of all the planetary and solar centers is in its highest state of sensitivity and contact.

 

"This opportunity for contact is a moment of regeneration, a moment in which one can again contact his lost vision or contact a new and greater vision, charge all his being, and set his steps right on the path of evolution and service.

 

"The full moon period is the right time to make a spiritual breakthrough for greater cooperation with the Hierarchy of the planet and with the light of the Inner Guide. At the time of the full moon there is a greater opportunity to annihilate many obstacles and hindrances in one's nature.

 

"This contact, carried on all over the world with great spiritual centers, releases a tremendous energy all over the plant. This energy makes the Etheric body of the planet more sensitive to the Plan and to Divine Will, and inspires all aspirants to reach a greater vision."

 

Symphony of the Zodiac by Torkom Saraydarian, pp. xv-xvi.

[voidisyinyang]

Sweet. I woke up at 1:30 a.m. last night and went into full-lotus. Immediately the violet light was strong. Awesome. Stayed in full-lotus until McD's opened. Continued full-lotus there doing O at a Ds while reading Samuel's amazing tome:

 

Civilized Shamans.

 

Also came up with a new book title:

 

DUMPS OF THE DREAM FAIRY: ON THE IMAGE OF INFINITE TIME AS VIOLETS TICKLING MY BALLS.

 

by Drew Hempel, MA

[rain]

........as I said..

 

no arms

 

no cake.

[hagar]

........as I said..

 

no arms

 

no cake.

 

[rain]

googgaabbable for drew beyond me

 

http://www.geocities.com/zetabinary/

[Spectrum]

Sweet. I woke up at 1:30 a.m. last night and went into full-lotus. Immediately the violet light was strong. Awesome. Stayed in full-lotus until McD's opened. Continued full-lotus there doing O at a Ds while reading Samuel's amazing tome:

 

Civilized Shamans.

 

Also came up with a new book title:

 

DUMPS OF THE DREAM FAIRY: ON THE IMAGE OF INFINITE TIME AS VIOLETS TICKLING MY BALLS.

 

by Drew Hempel, MA

 

If this isn't contemporary mystic creativity I know not what is.

[Trunk]

.. attuned to the natural cycles of the moon,

throwing flower petals

in your direction, for

sharing

matriarchal wisdom

[Taomeow]

throwing flower petals

in your direction, for

sharing

matriarchal wisdom

Thank you!

Yesterday's full moon was, according to the Native American calendar, the Full Flower Moon!

 

So here's a tip for those interested in moon magic:

if you pour some clean water into a bowl and, on a full moon night, place it outside so that the moon reflects in it, and keep catching the reflection for a few hours, you will get Moon Water, which has numerous magical uses. It will cure an ailing plant if you water it with this potion. It will clarify the complexion if you use it as a lotion. It will improve the texture and luster of your hair if you rinse with it. It makes a good yin tonic if you drink it. Finally, it can be used in assorted spells, mostly love spells but also curses and hexes -- depending on what you mix it with and what you intend it to accomplish.

 

I kid you not.

[Spectrum]

We're made of water. Stand there.

 

throwing flower petals

in your direction, for

sharing

matriarchal wisdom

 

Yun-Kuan Tzu

 

 

 

Chaos-

 

pearl of

 

no price

 

where waters red, the harvest

muddy roiled but blinding bright

held in the hand like the hand of a lover

divines, divines,

against what passes

in this world

for clever

 

 

no tricks

nothing doing.

the sun and moon endure their rush

and don't grow old.

sail backwards?

row against the flow?

to hell with that.

you'd better be known

for being

quiet

 

 

clear water-sound

fine mountain colors

nothing to do

with right and wrong

bamboo's shade on a rush huts window

heres music

in a way

you cannot say

to any man

 

 

light wind in bamboo

deep flowers shadows

moving

a cup of strong brew

a couple of lute chords

reveal a dark contrivance

hoard marvels I may use

dream an empire of ants

wake to know the world is vapor

is a dream.

 

 

by willows shade

in shadows of the pine

back up against all karma stopped

the monkey heart is skewered

the racing mind, coraled

the moon bright, the breeze pure

alone i speak

of endless life.

 

Han Chung-li

an officer of highest rank

dreamt an empire of ants

and cast the seal of office down

straw sandels are light

a bramble staff is firm

go laughing with the sun and moon

to end of

endless lift.

 

 

Lu Tung pin is

gone beyond

his spirit suns

a thousand other worlds

merit, fame, and grass and mustard seed

the same

the old guy took his bramble stauff

and smashed up all

distinctions.

 

Chang Kua lao popped

riding his white ass backwards

through illusion

born in purple clouds

coiled in ruby mist

every night he folded that old ass up

swallowed it

to sleep in bliss.

 

 

Lan Tsai ho left the common world

in her hands

the bamboo castinets

cold jade

shaking heavens gates

wobbling the axis of the earth:

pure air, bright moon

and she, there singing

endless life.

 

 

Old Moon-toad Liu, prime minister of Yen.

back from a dream

and freed

from flowers mysteries

departed, took to sea

put a snow flake in a rosy stove

and wrought

a golden image.

 

Kuang Cheng tzu aged 1200

rests in Kung tungs cold white clouds

teacher of emperors, teacher of kings

heaven and earth

were all he needed

all things are one within

this nameless visitor

from nowhere.

 

 

Old Fan li, preprared the rise of Yueh

now floats with the moon

at Five Lakes.

right and wrong forgetten

fame and profit out of mind

sounds the flute

savors the reed flowers

snowing

 

 

Chang Liang helped raise the Han

then cast off all accomplishgment and fame

now dwells in mountain blueness

munching dragon livers, chewing phoenix eggs

made the pill of endless life

a bottomless basket full.

 

ancient Lieh Tzu, master of Pu Tien

in a breath rode beyond

the realm of dark and light

called to the Morning Star

summoned the Dipper

dreamed omens of an Empire

awoke

 

 

And Lang Jan-tzu

changed his sack of skin

to a toad of gold

and flew away

ghosts and spirits flew

heaven and earth turned white

there is a face you could not paint

with any colors.

 

my homes in the flowering mountain

my joy in the purest idleness

in a rush hut by a blue grotto

at the end of a crazy winding path

at noon I take simple meal

and when I'm full

I take my staff

and wanter to the mountain top

and gaze.

 

who envies you

oh high and mighty

all done up in purple

and dangling your bade of rank

my heart's at peace

I'm satisfied with me

there arn't many in the world today

to match this

crafty rascal.

 

 

Done with the world

and pure

as darkness

nothing to hold me

nothing restrain

the old guy here

within the grove

before blue cliffs the

moons companion.

mad and singing

drunk and dancing

smashed, polluted with the wine

of endless life.

 

when I'm drunk I sleep

and even when I'm not

I loll my head and

stagger east and west completely

shameless

there is no spring

there is no fall

toot toot, woo woo

the music

keeps me young

 

 

gathing simples, going home

white clouds flying

mists melt black mountains

and

this wandering mystics straight

astray

blacke apes gall and green birds cry

a magic crane goes before me, dancing

leads me to my cave.

 

 

back to the cave

pull the brushwood door shut

call out the boy and

lets play chess

if we get sad we'll have a few cups

drink toll we trip

on our sandals of straw

and then fall asleep

with our clothes on

 

 

these peaks and cliffs

are strange and rare

blue pine and cypress all around

it's quiet, few men pass

a light hearted sadness

to live here

distant, at leisure.

 

 

the flours gone sour

the grain in the bin has gone stale

my ladles busted, and even

my old wooden bols got a hare lip

no salf, just a couple of onions

contented hearts my portion; it's sweeter

than the sweetmeats of the world.

 

 

in straw sandles

and a belt of help

in a rush raincoat

dangling an old gourd ladle

half like a fisherman

half like a woodcuter

my head like a raspberry patch

and my face like a dump

I'll bear

your laughter.

 

 

laugh at me, I understand

the moon and the wind are my friends

I sleep in the clouds

I play a jade flute

and taste for these

may be difficult

for you to learn

 

 

one time hungry

next time full

wander n my patched old sheep-skin coat

with half a brike for a pillow

I nap in a heap in a pile of grass

listen to them, laughing

 

laugh in you want

I understand

so I've used up a fortune...

I've thought it over carefully,

and it doesn't bother me.

I'll just straggle down this road

'til I've dance to some

paradise.

Edited May 21, 2008 by Spectrum

[lotusbud]

Last year I kept daily records of my practice experience and after a few months a clear pattern surrounding the lunar cycles was apparent.

 

Always the days before and after are a bit of a wild ride.

I never thought of fasting and or eating less on those days, just practicing more, taking advantage of the extra energy to do some vigourous exercise...

I'm definitely adding this to my routine.

 

Thanks y'all!

[joeblast]