I am aware in my own life of times when something gets really big and obvious before I am willing to see 'it' for what 'it' is, rather than what I want 'it' to be. This month, ironically, HOME issues and MIND processes are deeply connected for me. We (our family) are currently deciding where we should live in the coming year(s) and my mind is trying desperately to sort out facts from fears, old experiences from new possibilities, and struggling to determine what is wisdom from what is whim. Yes, I think I need a really big light to shine on all of this to help me see where my thoughts and beliefs are coming from and to surrender to the wisest path.
I can use this month's larger than life Grandmother moon to support what needs to manifest for my and my family's best good by doing a simple ceremony: All that is required for this ceremony is a source for some water-I'm lucky enough to have a hot-tub that I will use for my cleansing ritual, but a large bowl of water, pool, or lake or pond would also work. The idea is to have the moon light reflected in the water. First I do simple cleansing just by taking some time to sit with my face toward the moon and invite the moon to illuminate (bring fullness to) all my senses. I feel my connection to the earth and to the moon. I use my breath breathing in the light of the moon, imagining it flows down through my spine and with my out breath, into the earth. I breathe in this way until my mind acknowledges a willingness to see and accept the best movement for my life at this moment.
Now I do a 'verbal journal'. I say the date, and begin to speak what I am aware of regarding my willingness and all that I see, sense and feel that impedes my stepping forward. I use one breath cycle for each acknowledgement. This is not about criticism or judgment, the breathing in of light is an energetic and intentional enlightenment toward change, transformation and movement.
When done, I use the moon energized water to intentionally wash away all that impedes me. I immerse myself in the moon energized water (or if a bowl of water is used splash it on my face hands and feet). Symbolically, I can be one with the moon.. I remember that I have my own cycles just as the tides of water on the earth. I am in alignment with the cycles. I can trust my movement forward.
I was also thinking that I would set an intention for this big moon energy and light to wash over my home, removing all discord and confusion and keep our home 'light'.
I'll let you all know!
