New Dragon Moon

Tonight is the new moon; The Chinese call the fifth new moon the Dragon Moon. 

Chinese dragons are a symbol of cosmic Chi, good fortune, and new beginnings, but the time around the Dragon Moon is strongly yang, with bright sunlight and moist heat. The Chinese consider this to be a dangerous and unhealthy season.  

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.

Agenda for today:

1. Journal:

What are my next steps in life?

How am I manifesting yin and yang now?
What might give my life more balance?

List my intentions for the month of June 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. Slow Down:

I feel strong and effective when I am able to harness my yang energy to get stuff done, but I like to remember that yang's best aim is to protect yin, and yin's best function is to nurture yang. They work together well when they are balanced. 

The Chinese have many customs to help to protect against the excessive yang energy of this season. I want to make an effort now to find ways to bring restorative yin energy to my life: Slow down, rest well, drink more water, and practice ‘discipline of purpose’.