Moon Magic: Introspection and Heartsong During the Long Night Moon

in Natural Medicine5 years ago (edited)

We are nearing the last full moon before the winter solstice, the long night moon (Wednesday night). We move into this time, where the light of the moon will be fullest before retreating to celebrate the dark along with the sun's shortest days of the year.

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This is the Silver Circle Moon Calendar by Merlin Sythove. I was blessed to be able to reach his wife, Morgana Sythove, and get copies of it, as he has gone through the veil. The two of them have contributed immensely to the knowledge and understanding of the Old Religion. She still teaches, and lives in the Netherlands.

Before the light leaves and we have the gift of moonlight nearing it’s peak, let us gaze into those deepest, darkest corners of ourselves. Be not afraid of anything that is truly a part of you ~ as all life is sacred, your very existence means you are a sacred being, living in sacred space. Just as we honor each other, we must equally honor ourselves. Looking inward we are headed inside of ourselves for introspection, to discover and love ourselves unconditionally, completely, compassionately. Peering outward, we are granted the opportunity to discover and love each other unconditionally, completely, compassionately. The gift we are given to complete this task, I believe, is heartsong.

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Many moons ago I learned a special word at my first rainbow gathering: heartsong . It is one of the most treasured words in my vocabulary. Perhaps a definition for heartsong would be pure communications in sacred space. It is the concept that one speaks directly from the heart; it’s raw, naked spirit laid bare before another. It is an intimacy in communicating that allows for growth, for healing. It is a vital component in the building blocks of consciousness, and it is beyond measure in its value in the quest to become one with the universe.

Heartsong can happen between a group of collective individuals, between two individuals, or even with oneself. Opening ourselves in the fashion of a lotus, each petal a different feeling or understanding from * being here now *, a unique position at all times!

During gatherings it is not uncommon to find a circle of humans sitting, often in a natural setting. From hand to hand passes a feather, and while the one holding the feather is talking, all others remain silent and attentive, listening and being receptive to the perspective being spoken. Speakers are mindful to convey their story, or their feelings, or their response to the heartsong of another in a respectful manner, as there is a mutual understanding of honoring all paths of beauty.

Heartsong between two people can be more intimate than physical touch. When you allow yourself to trust in speaking your truth ~ humbly and without attitude or expectation ~ you are also giving yourself permission to speak aloud those unsaid ripples that come from our core, our inner being. This empowers us to stay balanced and in perfect trust, perfect love, with the living universe.

Sometimes the best heartsong can be found in talking with ourselves. A mirror can aid in this task, if you are a more visually stimulated person. Personally I practice this when I get the opportunity to be alone in the woods, as nature is truly a sacred space for me no matter what. I take the time to breathe, and process whatever I am feeling. However, sometimes adding a voice to hear aloud is the real magic ~ affirmation. I may speak, cry, say aloud what I am thinking.

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Each turning of the wheel has it’s own medicine. During this time, the long night moon gives us a boost of light to carry us through the darkest time of the year until the light returns to both the sun and moon. Gratefully, gracefully accept this gift of the natural clock to charge your spirit. Amplify this energy by participating in it through introspection and heartsong. Be willing to truly open yourself, confident in the knowledge that you are tapping into sacred medicine and creating magic in the world around you.

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This post was partially inspired by the feelings invoked in reading a beautifully written steem post. You can check it out here:

https://www.naturalmedicine.io/naturalmedicine/@badseedalchemist/empire-lake-trails-oregon

If you are interested in learning more about the Silver Circle Moon Calendar (my personal favorite moon calendar), this article is in-depth and will have much of the knowledge you seek:

https://silvercircle.org/wicca-hekserij/mystery-moon-calendar/?fbclid=IwAR0wB65lgc54kyzrI38jj2jnOKfxQhsluyR8DYIjiUzE7jl6iRYcWwV0FPE

Thanks for reading!

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This is a really wonderful thing to read! Thank you for the mention as well, that was nice of you. :) You have inspired me to real life application more than you know! So, wish me luck, I'm going to try to do some real life magic in my relationship doing what is frightening, opening up. Thank you very much for this @freemotherearth.

How excellent! I'm catching up on moon stuff. A few months ago, I rembered the equinox about three days late, now I'm remembering the full moon a day late. Soon I'll catch up and have some forethought to take a day off work and make a fire :)

I am at the polar end of the earth, in the full height of the bright sun, but I crave the darkness and the inward journey right now to come out renewed. I adore this post... heartsong is such a beautiful word and concept. Thankyou for sharing.

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You’ve been visited by @porters on behalf of Natural Medicine. My attention has been drawn towards the coming full moon for we were thrown into extreme cold yet those crystal clear skys and the large rising moon brightened the days. I have never heard of the long night moon but just as you said it gave me light for our shortening days! Also love the concept of a heartsong - wonderful to be able to communicate in that way! Thanks for sharing!
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