New Harvest Moon

The Chinese call the eighth new moon the Harvest Moon. 

The new moon is my monthly time for “seeding” intentions. I write down what I hope to focus on in the next 30 days or so, and then give my ideas a period of gestation, like seeds in the soil, before I take action. Having this regular time each month to focus my goals has helped to give me clarity of purpose.

Last week I started a review of my life work, and threw the door open to new ideas and inspirations. This week I will adopt an attitude of investigation, and sort through what came to me. Where is the Spirit leading me now? As I visualize the possibilities my world will expand.

Agenda for today:

1- Journal:

What are the possibilities?

What might give my life more wholeness?

What would I most like to do in life that I'm not getting to?

List my intentions for the next four weeks in these areas-

Self, Friends and Family, Teaching, Artwork, Writing, Home and Garden, Work/Business, and Volunteer work.

2- New Moon Meditation:
Light a small white candle. Center, and feel myself fill with thankfulness for all I have now in my life.

3- Plan:

As the moon waxes, I expand-- plant seeds, make connections, and begin new projects. Today I will plan my first small steps.

4- Practice at my theme:
My theme this month has been balance, but I realize that I'm ready, mid-month, to switch my theme.

Today I added a dark blue candle to my altar, for depth, purpose, and persistence; this is the color of deep water flowing, reminding me to seek my true course. I dive into my own depths as I explore my life path. The path is always mysterious, and leads to unexpected challenges and deviations. Like water, I am persistent and sincere, and I keep flowing. My intentions for this month are to:

• Evaluate my teaching program and make improvements; open to new teaching possibilities.
• Host some “Art Nights” to celebrate and make art with my friends.
• Study and practice abstract painting; renew my passion for painting.
• Write about the time of transition I'm going through, and how I plan to make meaningful choices.