Full Moon Wisdom

This morning the full moon was a bright disc above the western horizon. As I drove my husband to the airport, wisps of clouds passed between me and the moon…it appeared as if someone had smeared the moon with a whipped butter cream, not caring if they stayed within the lines. The moon grew bigger as it fell silently toward the horizon. It was not really growing; I was experiencing the effect of my eyes using the surrounding objects to interpret the size of the moon. It does not matter that it is a visual trick…it is cool to watch!

The appearance of a full moon indicates the window of time when the sun is directly opposing the moon creating a full illumination of the lunar sphere. To me it also means balance and full disclosure, no shadow, the axis of truth stretched tautly between the sun and moon. With this full moon we get a bonus lunar eclipse that could add a sense of being out of time with reality. Good time to be quiet, be gentle with ourselves and not force anything until the next lunar eclipse (Aug 5) closes that energetic window.


The full moon in Capricorn shines brightly on the wisdom of the grandmothers, calling us to honor and give gratitude to the depth of knowledge they have to share. Today I ask myself: How can I utilize that wisdom making it applicable to today’s evolving paradigms for the good of the next seven generations? Or less esoterically speaking…how can I responsibly manage my life, remembering that my actions are like a stone dropped into a pond, the ripples far-reaching. What are some new ways to manage my finances, business and personal relationships? And how can I keep balance between nurturing community and nurturing myself?

Lots to think about and write about…while sipping coffee and listening to the sweet song of the birds.