Full Strawberry Moon

Tonight is the full moon called anishnalya, the "camas ripe" moon by the Kalapuya of our area, and the Strawberry Moon by others. This is a highly yang time of movement and strength, the season of completion and fulfillment. I have hope that I will reach my full flowering, begin to enjoy the fruits of my visions, and relax in the richness of success.

Agenda:

1. Take a vision walk

2. Celebrate abundance

3. Gratitude practice

1. Take a vision walk:
The full moon shines a bright light on everything, and I might experience intuitive and creative breakthroughs. I might be shocked by the clarity of my insights. I might see some ugliness - the full moon illuminates all the things I've left in the shadows, some heavy truths and some embarrassing mistakes.

Today I'm going to settle in to silence and access my intuitive mind - my connection to the Creator and the Inner Guide -  and seek a leading of the spirit with an open mind and heart.

Today I call on the Spirit of Light to guide me, bring me clarity and open my eyes. What is the Truth that is coming into focus for me now? 

What blessings in my life deserve a celebration, and how might I celebrate them?

What new gifts would I welcome into my life now? How can I invite them? 

How can I more consistently and constantly access the deep well of Light, Love, and Creative Energy that is always available? 

 

2. Celebrate abundance:

We are now at the peak of the strong-energy phase of the waxing moon, and will soon begin the quiet-energy yin time of the waning moon. My theme ​this month ​is Abundance, and the flow of blessings, opportunities, and prosperity in my life. 

Today I remind myself of my intentions for the month, and then celebrate how far I've come, give thanks for the lessons learned and the blessings received, and reaffirm this theme for the next two weeks. Each month I choose a different way to celebrate the full moon, and today I am ready to celebrate abundance in three ways:

1. 
   Morning painting-time in my newly cleaned and cleared studio.
2. An uninterrupted hour to work in the garden, weeding and planting zinnias.
3. A lovely, unstructured afternoon of naps and play with my grandson.

3. Gratitude practice:

Last year I started a small gratitude banner, with sticky notes, above my desk - and at every full moon I add a few new notes. 

When I remember to feel grateful for my blessings, my days take on a different tone: I have more vigor, optimism, compassion, and peace. By noticing how I am blessed, my impatience decreases and I realize how satisfied and fulfilled I really am.