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The year as a circle in time
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As the earth spins around the sun, the moon dances a complex path through time and space.

This complicated motion within motion creates relationships and interactions between the earth, moon, and sun that impart a distinct flavor to each of the lunar cycles in a year, that great circle in time.

 
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  This section takes a look at each of the lunar months...

The Moon of Awakening - (21 Mar - 19 Apr)
The Moon of Growth - (20 Apr - 20 May)
The Moon of Flowering - (21 May -20 Jun)
The Moon of Long Days - (21 Jun - 21 Jul)
The Moon of Ripening - (22 Jul - 21 Aug)
The Moon of Harvesting - (22 Aug - 21 Sep)
  Note: the dates given are approximate


The Moon of Falling Leaves - (22 Sep - 22 Oct)
The Moon of Frost - (23 Oct - 22 Nov)
The Moon of Long Nights - (23 Nov - 21 Dec)
The Moon of Renewal - (22 Dec- 19 Jan)
The Moon of Cleansing - (20 Jan - 18 Feb)
The Moon of Brisk Winds - (19 Feb - 20 Mar)
 


The Moon of Awakening  (21 Mar - 19 Apr)
This period is one of energy and excitement. This energy is potential energy, and will need to be nurtured in order for it to grow. The influence is one of transition from the world within to the outside world; an awakening.


The Moon of Growth  (20 Apr - 20 May)
This period is one of growth and dramatic change. This is a time for putting down new roots, towards expansion in material directions. The influence is one of rapid change.


The Moon of Flowering  (21 May -20 Jun)
This period is one of creativity and perspective. This is the time to extend your perceptions beyond your senses and explore intuition. The influence is one of expansion.

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The Moon of Long Days  (21 Jun - 21 Jul)
This period is one of maturity and wisdom. This is the time to test and develop new ways to maximize your potential. The influence is one of exploration.


The Moon of Ripening  (22 Jul - 21 Aug)
This period is one of warmth and openness. This is the time to open up and bask in the warmth of the declining sun before the labors of the harvest ahead. The influence is one of reflection.


The Moon of Harvesting  (22 Aug - 21 Sep)
This period is one of gathering together and receiving. This is the time to see what your seeds of labor have become, to harvest and use the potential inside. The influence is one of discovery

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The Moon of Falling Leaves  (22 Sep - 22 Oct)
This period is one of calm and introspection. This is the time to slow down a little, time to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and time to turn to inner resources. The influence is one of appreciation.


The Moon of Frost
  (23 Oct - 22 Nov)
This period is one of intellect and mind. This is the time to explore and develop ideas, but these new ideas can lead to so much excitement that proper timing can ofted be ignored. The influence is one of impulsiveness.


The Moon of Long Nights  (23 Nov - 21 Dec)
This period is one of sharing and communications. This is the time to share the experiences of the year with friends and family, and, in doing so, to examine your own life and discover in yourself new opportunities for growth. The influence is one of introspection.

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The Moon of Renewal  (22 Dec- 19 Jan)
This period is one of refreshment and renewal. This is the time to experience the lighter side of life, to relax and unwind both mentally and physically. The influence is one of renewal.


The Moon of Cleansing  (20 Jan - 18 Feb)
This period is one of preparation. This is the time to make plans and tap into your creativity to unlock new areas of exploration. The influence is one of innovation.


The Moon of Brisk Winds  (19 Feb - 20 Mar)
This period is one of activity and motion. This is a good time to remain flexible and avoid committing to long term projects. The influence is one of flexibility.

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The moon has a great effect on your daily life. It is a beautiful and powerful force that affects all life on earth.

Remember that the influences listed above will themselves be influenced by the cycle of phases and the other lunar, solar, and earth forces, and, to a much lesser extent, by the motion of the planets and stars. Everything is connected in a universal dance of enormous complexity, beauty, and harmony.

Learning about the forces of nature, their influences, and their relationships will allow you to see beyond the limitations of logic and science and look into the realm of awareness.


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