Full Egg Moon

Tonight is the full moon, my monthly time for action and release: Today 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 Egg Moon, because this is the month when birds begin to lay eggs again. The egg is a powerful symbol: It is hope, new beginnings, and completeness. My vague ideas take a solid shape, enclosed in a perfect shell, and I have created a whole new beautiful thing!

Agenda for today:
1. Altar:
It's time to discern what to add to my altar for March and April. (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? 

A couple days ago, on the equinox, I cleared the altar and put out-

• a flower print cloth for spring 
• an egg for hope, new beginnings, and completeness
• hyacinth for playfulness
• daffodil for happiness and friendship

And then on Palm Sunday I added-

• crosses to remind myself to die and be reborn every day

Today I add-

• an orange candle for joy and creativity.
• A reminder to Lighten Up!

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?
What do I want to create in my life?

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. Lake Meditation: 

Settle into meditation, and form a vision in your head of a serene, clear lake, off in the distance. The lake represents true joy, yielding and gentle, but resting on firmness, truth, and strength within the heart. 

As you walk (in your mind) to the lake, pick up three stones for three things you want to create in your life. 

Now sit by the lake; listen to the birds, and watch the sun sparkle on the surface. Let the peace and contentment enter your soul. 

Pick up the first stone, and toss it into the lake. Watch the circles widen and settle again, then look down to the bottom and see what appears. Repeat for each stone, then sit with these images for a few minutes to make them clear.

4. Practice at my theme:
My theme this month is joy: contentment, pleasant feelings, serenity, satisfaction, and harmony within and without. It’s this childlike quality of joy that supports my spontaneous, innovative, creative spirit. Also, my joyous mood is infectious and brings success with relationships.
My intentions:

• Be mindful of the wonder that surrounds me.
• Enjoy time in the garden.
• Allow time for spontaneity.
• Play with painting new subject matter.
• Make fun and happy things with my hands.
• Visit and invite friends over.

5. Take Action:
Spring is filled with a riot of color and activity. It’s a quick-flowing time- the start of something new. In the winter I dreamed dreams and made plans. Now is the time to get into action- to do the work of creating my vision here on the earth.

The time of the full moon is used for attracting energy, and so today I invite the energy of creativity, joy, and growth. I ask Spirit to hold me in a loving stream of Light so that I can be free to break out of my shell and grow larger and better.