Full Flower 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 moon is called the Flower Moon; it's a month of blossoming and the promise of abundance. The flowers in my garden are a delicate and beautiful reminder for me to be a gentle and honest person. I open my heart, give my gifts with love, and receive with sincerity the abundant gifts others offer me.

Agenda for today:

1. Altar:

It's time to discern what to put on my altar for May. (For my thoughts on altars see About Altars). I generally keep it simple and choose only things that speak to me and feed me, and reveal what I believe in. I ask, what quality of Spirit do I want to invoke? 

Today I add- 

• a small wreath of grapevine, for joy.
• an iris, for hope.
• a Matryoshka doll, for motherhood.

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

We are born of love; Love is our mother.

~Rumi

I also add new candles, in colors that symbolize what I want to focus on. In May I add-

an orange candle, for joy.

2. Journal:

Review the intentions I set 2 weeks ago, at the new moon. 

Do these goals all still seem vital? What are my next steps?

Write about what brings me joy, contentment, serenity, satisfaction, and harmony. 

How can I invite more of this into my life? How can I develop my creative and playful qualities?

3. Practice at my theme:

My theme this month is joy. When I stay on the middle road, when I am being REAL, when I have deep harmony and a foundation of personal strength, then I will find joy. My intentions:

• Be mindful of the abundance and wonder that surrounds me.
• Enjoy time in the garden.
• Allow time for spontaneity.
• Play with painting new subject matter. 

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. Today I will plan the steps to take to complete some projects... planting zinnias, tomatoes, basil, and peppers.