The Lenten Moon
For third installment of the "Moons of the Year" series, I offer the following-"The Lenten Moon"
Tomorrow's full moon is
known as the Lenten Moon. In the Christian faith, Lent is the 40 day time period
before Easter Sunday.
The full moon of the month of March is also known as
the Worm Moon. As unappealing as this moniker is, the nickname for this moon is
all about the coming of spring. The temperatures climb, the winter ground
begins to thaw, and the creatures under the ground begin to awaken and submerge
from their earthly homes.
The moon of March has two other names as
well:
·
the Crow
Moon: when the crow begins to caw, this signalizes the end of winter.
·
the
Sap Moon: this is the time of year when farmers begin tapping maple trees for
their sap.
In my research on the Lent Moon it has
been described as the last moon of winter. Conversely, it has also been
described as the first moon of spring. The seasons are changing, the days are
filling with daylight, and the flowers are beginning to bloom.
Writer Robert McDowell wrote about the full
moon of March on his blog for the Moon Circles website:
“…
this Moon arrives between the seasons. As snows melt and chlorophyll rushes up
to green the grass, earthworm castings begin to appear everywhere; this draws
the robins, the plump and friendliest of backyard birds. It’s a time for
leaping forward and for clearing any remaining cobwebs, for releasing what
doesn’t serve your future growth….Take note of where you are in your Full Moon
transition dance. Are you preparing the ground? Or are you still in need of
rest and rejuvenation? Maybe you’re fully into the great awakening, already
leaning forward with new purpose. Be grateful for the authenticity and
perfection of your process. You’re in exactly the right place for you now.
You’ve endured a long winter of chill air and slowed activity. Perhaps you’ve
discovered new ways to be more patient with yourself, to be kinder too. If
you’ve been desiring a breakthrough, but haven’t received it yet, it could be
just around the corner.”
Although we have had a mild winter where
I live, I greatly look forward to Spring, the warmer months, days with added
daylight, and warmer temperatures. May the Lenten moon bring you pleasant days, sunny skies, inspiration and purpose.
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