New Moon
Mom and I were talking yesterday and this morning (we talk several times a day) about how we both feel sort of mopey and drained of energy. She remarked about how she was disappointed that her renovation project has been delayed. I think it is great that she was able to acknowledge that this is what was bothering her. I’ve had a couple of days of indifference to exercise (I really had to make myself do it) and food (apart from the pitos I had at La Margarita yesterday in honor of Dies y Seis de Septiembre…those were the bomb! Not on the approved list of things I should eat, but oh, well). My energy is low, my attitude creeping toward defensive apathy (there’s a topic for another day).
Usually the Moon follows me on my morning walks with Luna. Just Monday I had the thrill of seeing the rising of the Cheshire Cat waning crescent moon…it was almost horizontal and looked just like the Cat. The last couple of days have been cloudy, so I missed my other Lunar companion. It occurred to me to check the phase today…it is, in fact, a New Moon.
This happens when the moon is too close to the sun for us to see. It rises and sets with the sun. There are so many stories to explain this phenomenon from history, but the thought that came to my mind this morning is how some people may have been afraid when the light of the Moon disappeared. Some traditions suggest that there is a dark magic that emerges when this phase is underway.
Some people feel a loss of energy during the New Moon…they feel an inclination to turn inward…think fuzzy sweater or blanket, warm pj’s, and staying in bed for days. It is an excellent time for introspection and reflection, in turns out. If the waxing Moon sees more energy and enthusiasm, what better time than now to think about where you are and where you are headed…make new goals…start fresh tomorrow…I mean tomorrow is day one of the Waxing Crescent. Maybe all I need to do today during the Dark Moon is rest…reflect…plan…recharge...try to do the things I must do…always moving forward.
Tomorrow I will begin anew with waxing energy…today my goal is to just Try.
