Long Nights Moon
Today I woke to this gorgeous nearly full moon illuminating the clouds from within and was reminded that even in the darkest days there is light.
I took some time to contemplate the shortness of our own days, the divine spark that resides in all of us which lights the darkness from within, and the eternal promise of life renewed, and I silently expressed my gratitude for every second of light and life I am given as well as for those inevitable periods of darkness that make the light so much easier to see and appreciate.
Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. The sun will remain low on the horizon for three days before rising back into the heavens. The nights will be long and cold.
This solstice is quite rare because it is accompanied by a full moon that brings with it positive change and pleasant and welcome surprises. The next time we will witness a full moon on the solstice is 2094.
To make it even more special it will be followed by the Ursids meteor shower on the 22nd and 23rd. I have no idea when this triple crown will happen again but I don’t imagine it will be any time soon.
It is quite literally a once in a lifetime event so I hope you take the time to bear witness and celebrate in your own way.
Tonight I will celebrate publicly. I’ve been invited to a Christmas party hosted by one of the companies I drive for that also happens to be a company I have contracted with many times over the years and was an employee of until last year. It will be a comfortable gathering among friends.
Tomorrow night I will honor this time privately by writing down my hopes and fears, my joys and sorrows, and release them all in fire and an offering of the ashes to the wind in gratitude.
Sunday I will connect with friends, family, and Beloved to reaffirm my presence, my promise, my commitment, and to thank them for being in my life.
However you decide to celebrate or honor this sacred time I wish you a happy and blessed solstice!
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I’m in Australia at the moment and witnessed the full moon last night and was taken aback by it, so, thank you for this piece explaining the significance of the rare event. Blessings to you, enjoy your weekend of celebration and reflections 🙌
Thank you, Tara. Can UI ask what you are doing on the big island?
I’m visiting a good friend and getting out of the Canadian winter for a few weeks. It’s beautiful here. 3rd visit.
I’m not sure what emoticon to use to express my envy. Just imagine a pleasant smilie with a toxic green cloud over it 🙂
Enjoy your visit and your friend, Tara. You must be one of the better friends out there to go so far to say hello.
Blessed solstice to you both ❤️