Blue Moon 2012

Pisces Full Moon 



Friday August 31, 2012  ~ 9:58 AM EDT

 

 

A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month.

The Blue Moon of August 31, 2012 is the last blue moon we will view until August of 2015.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the first reference to a blue moon comes from a proverb recorded in 1528:

If they say the moon is blue,
We must believe that it is true.

In the 19th century, the phrase about a 'Blue Moon' developed, meaning "never." The phrase today, 'once in a blue moon' has come to mean "every now and then" or "rarely".

The modern calendar, being an artificial construct from the Christian popes, does not really relate adequately to natural cycles, whereas the astrological position of the Moon is far more important in terms of moon cycles and in terms of the energy signature of each moon phase. Before this 12 month calendar, months were measured by periods between lunations, creating a Lunar Calendar of 13 months per year (the word "month" comes from the word "moon"). After a revolution by the patriarchy, where the ancient rule of the the Lunar Goddesses was replaced by the rule of the Solar Gods, the 12 month solar year was developed based on the seasons and connected to the 12 signs of the Zodiac.

 

 

The Pisces Moon is the Compassion Moon

This week, focus on building your sense of compassion and creating some down time for yourself.
It's easy to be compassionate towards others but so often we are too self-critical and find it difficult to be kind and compassionate to ourselves. Perhaps we view this as being selfish or we simply don't take the time to value our own worth. Let the Pisces waters help you wash away that which no longer serves you, and let them heal you.
You may find this to be a good time to reawaken your connections to spirit and find direction for your soul’s path. This Full Moon has everyone feeling more sensitive than usual, so be mindful of how you interact with loved ones. You may feel more vulnerable, confused and impressionable, and the desire to retreat will be strong. We could really feel the weight of the world with this Full Moon, drawing attention to our own short-comings, suffering, and illusions of life. It’s a good time to reflect on such themes, but be careful not to get lost in the deep end. Retreat is a good thing, but isolation can also heighten our painful feelings.

To harness the energy in positive ways, engage in activities that are restorative and healing, such as being in water, meditating, or listening to soothing music. If we look to ourselves and the world through the lens of Piscean compassion, we can release long-standing patterns of suffering, such as the victim-martyr conditioning in relationships. Use this moon to deepen your intuitive capabilities by focusing on dreams, visions, and other spiritual channels in order to find inspiration and emotional sustenance. Find the time to reconnect with the Divine and feel how you are a part of the cosmos.

The Cosmic Message of this Full Moon is to release whatever is holding us back, particularly that which prevents us from connecting with Source AND with each other.

WE ARE ALL ONE.

QuanYin is the Goddess of Compassion, Mercy and Healing

She waits for your prayer, and the prayers of all Her children, as She watches over the earth, floating gently above the sea, the light of the moon illuminating Her, most Holy Mother, Quan Yin.     Jai Mata Di