"Stop, drop and meditate"

*Thanksgiving & the Moon in its Balsamic phase*

Retreat, Reflect and give thanks,
Rever the all-encompassing Divine

If we use the influence of this Moon phase, when the moon returns to darkness, to breathe deeply, find our Quiet zone and simply relax, we will for sure feel energized and refreshed when the next cycle begins. The New Moon is around the corner, in a few hours actually, so I am going to use a few minutes before going to sleep and consciously honor and give thanks to the bountiful Universe within and around me. To ask for a fresh new start when I wake up tomorrow morning and to be blessed with regained vigor and courage, after all it will be a New Moon in Sagittarius.

I encourage us all for next month, when all the Christmas craze will be at its peak, to remember to use the potency of the Balsamic Moon phase, the last 2/3 days of the Lunar cycle, and as one clever John said: “Stop, Drop, and Meditate.” It will give a great start to a New Year, the auspicious 2012*

TRANSITION:

Many believe that the year 2012 carries great importance for the Earth and us humans. An even bigger reason for really using those precious few days preceding Christmas 2011 for retreating, healing and dreaming of the future. It will be the transition between the death of the old and the birth of the new. I have therefore decided to do all my X-mas preperations in time this year, so I can embrace the coming of Christmas without stressing, like happens almost every year. This time I want to enjoy the candle lights, the music and the sweet scent of newly baked goodies. I want to celebrate the sacredness of the Winter Solstice on the 22nd, the rebirth of Light, so graciously supported by the Lunar Cycle's New Moon on Christmas Eve the 24th. How beautiful is that? A true Masterpiece*  

“The dark phase of the cyclical process is a phase of healing and renewal rather than one of fear and unknowing; a time of mystery, wisdom, and healing power ~ All gifts of the Dark Moon Goddess.”

From Mysteries of the Dark Moon by Demetra George