Full Red Moon

Tonight is the full moon, my monthly time for action and release: I look again at the “seeds of intention” I planted 2 weeks ago at the new moon and decide on my next steps to take, I take those steps, then I release my expectations in order to clear space for new ideas and new intentions.

This full moon is called the Red Moon, because as it rises it often appears reddish through any sultry haze - and in our valley, a sultry haze is the norm!

This is a time of lush abundance. My garden is producing at its fullest, and I am bursting with love and good intentions. I am challenged to gather the fruits of the season and share them. I am challenged to take action on the work that I have been called to do, and to move forward with integrity, toward my soul's purpose.

Agenda for today:

1. Altar:

Each month at the full moon I put a motto or quote on my altar, to ponder. This month:

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.” ― Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

I also add new candles, in colors that symbolize what I want to focus on. I add a red candle, for action and integrity.

2. Journal:

Review the intentions I set 2 weeks ago, at the new moon. Review also the goals I set at the beginning of the year.

Do these aims all still seem vital? What are my next steps? How can I best bring some of my goals to completion?

3. Practice at my theme:

My theme this month is integrity, the quality of being whole and undivided, and acting promptly on my principles. My integrity builds my reputation with others and also cultivates my self-respect and self-esteem.

Do I keep my word, follow through with my responsibilities, speak truth, and show loyalty? What can I improve?

My intentions:

• Continue the discipline of healthy diet and exercise I have begun.
• Study non-violent communication skills.
• Practice being less judgemental.
• Choose to be unruffled and calm.
• Show more care for my home and garden
• Train Sadie to come when called (at least some of the time!)

4. Take Action:

The full moon is a time to celebrate life, stay up late, see friends, exercise harder, and be more creative and outgoing. The crazy full moon energy builds and builds; it’s best to acknowledge it so it doesn’t throw me off balance. This surge of energy allows me to take action on intentions I set two weeks ago.