Entry #8 Super Blood Moon

Thirty-three years ago the world witnessed a rare lunar eclipse in 1982. On Sunday, September 27 at 7:11 PM, Phoenix will be able to witness a Super Moon, Lunar Eclipse.

Many cultures have a moon creature or deity to honor the moon and its powers. In Greek mythology, Artemis, the goddess of the Amazon women tribe was a moon goddess and protector of nature and women. The mermaid is a creature of the ocean, controlled by the moon, therefore a goddess of the moon. Let's not forget the werewolf that transforms when the moon is at its fullest; becoming uncontrollable with rage and destruction of anything that gets in its way. Even the word "lunatic" comes from the Latin meaning of "moon struck".

In the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi, the practice suggests that everything has a balance of Yin and Yang. Yin is the moon and feminine energy, Yang is the sun and masculine energy. In Yoga, we are also taught this practice. Astrology suggests the moon is the ruler of our emotions. In Yoga, the second chakra, Svadhisthana, is associated with the yin and feminine energy of self and directly associated with our emotions. Are you staring to see a connection?

Before digital technology our ancestors relied on the sun and moon for time and space. The moon was revered as just as important to human survival as the sun. Natural and humanity needs the night to regenerate. As we have evolved with technology, humans have become disconnected from nature and the glorious cosmos in the sky.

Science proves that the moon's gravitational pull controls the waters of the earth. Humans are made up of about 60% water. Would we be so bold to ignore that the moon affects everything on this earth EXCEPT humans? Is there something to the word, "lunatic"? 

Since I am a lover of nature, I revere the moon as a time to evaluate and express myself. I use the
new moon to write down goals that I wish to accomplish by the full moon. This is a great way to stay accountable to self. This gigantic celestial body that hangs in the sky makes me want to howl, dance and move fluidly.  It brings me back to nature and reminds me that I am just a spec on this earth and the trivial things of life such as television, microwaves, and other modern conveniences do not matter in the scheme of things. The only thing that matters is life and nature.

"Super" comes from the moon appearing 14% larger to the naked eye. The description "blood" comes from the color of the moon as the sun casts its light from behind the earth making it appear red like blood. In ancient times, a blood moon was feared as a sign of the aplocalypse.

Since we are all still here, I encourage you to step outside your door and witness this 12 minute lunar eclipse and all of its glory because your next opportunity will not be until the year 2033.

As for me, I will be howling at the moon on my yoga mat outside with all my lunatic friends! Click here if you would like to join us: https://www.facebook.com/events/1628796184069952/