Tonight is the full Red Moon, called that because it often appears reddish as it rises through the sultry haze of late summer - and in our valley, a sultry haze is the norm! One lovely (possibly Native American) explanation is that the moon is blushing after being kissed by the sun.
In India, this is also the Festival of Raksha Bandhan, which means “knot of protection.” Traditionally, girls tie a braided thread called a rakhi around the wrist of each brother-- a symbol of a sister's love and prayers for her brother's health and happiness, and to remind him of his life-long vow to protect his sister. Now it is also common for girls to trade rakhis with sisters, and with friends.
Agenda for today:
1. Update my altar
2. Journal queries
3. Practice stillness
4. Make rakhis
5. Send love and prayers to my sister and brothers
6. Make Kayla Halwa (Banana fudge)