"Full Moon Opportunities" ©  2013   ~ photograph by Carol E. Fairbanks

                                  Lunar Light Lessons

"A lunar eclipse gives us a chance to work out what we want, what's working, what's not and to turn and move in the direction that we want to go."

                                                                                           ~ Dr. Kelly Neff

During the last several days, I have gone out on late afternoon walks to photograph the gorgeous fall foliage.  In my leisurely meanderings on these warm, sunny days, I have noticed the full moon coming up above the autumn reds and oranges of the trees, as the bright sun was still shining.  As the sky changed to a darker blue with the sun slowly descending in the sky, the full moon became more iridescent, illuminating the horizon with a luminescence that caught my roving photographer's eye.  I never thought I could capture the moon with my Canon auto camera, but since the delete button is so handy, I thought I would give it a try.  The light of that luminous orb drew me in, as it had never done before, and it seemed to compel me to take as many pictures of it as I could.  My intention for my walks had been to shoot the vibrant fall colors, so getting these moon photos was completely unexpected.  It was most certainly one of those so-called "happy accidents". Or was it?

When I took those photos, I had no idea of the lunar eclipse, nor the claims of lunar energies and how they are supposed to affect the elements and living things on the Earth. And I do not know if those lunar energies influenced me in any way in motivating me to take those pictures, but nevertheless, I think it is very interesting that I was drawn to do so.  Hey, the moon was so brilliant and stunning, why wouldn't I have noticed it?  

Something else that is very curious is how these astrological experts have described the effects of those lunar energies upon the earth and her inhabitants.  In my life right now, I am going through some major changes that are requiring some letting go of people and beliefs that haven't worked for me for quite some time.  After months of challenging emotional depression and frustration for most of this year, suddenly October whisks in,  sweeping away those "webs" that were keeping me bound up. These changes have happened so suddenly, that it  is almost surreal.....kind of like the energy of Halloween!   Elizabeth Peru in her blog site says of this lunar eclipse, "What was blocked will become open.  The energy is about release and renewal on all levels." Dr. Kelly Neff also agreed by writing in her blog, "This full moon and lunar eclipse brings intense and powerful energies to clear space and walk away from that which does not serve your greatest good." 

Whether it is merely an interesting coincidence or the lunar energies at work on me, is really not that important to me.  How I move through these life changes is.  In either case, all of the advice on how to react to those life changes that are happening seems very helpful.  Peru urges that "we jump on all of our opportunities over the next two to three weeks." She believes that "the sooner we act on what is 'good' for us, the better, as eclipses have a habit of forcing the hand of what no longer serves us, for us!  So whatever is not cleared in this lunar eclipse, might very well be "whisked away" during the next lunar eclipse that will happen in November! Earth Mother seems to be doing some needed "housecleaning"!  

Neff advises us to "send our intent towards letting go, releasing and stepping forward on our journey, and to do this being "thankful for these abundant energies and opportunities".  Peru says that it is "a hugely positive period where we are being asked to run (or in my case, walk)  with our truth."  And we will "find doors wide open when we do so with trust in our hearts."  It's not bad advice, whether the full moon and her eclipses are helping us along or not.  As for me, I plan to consider these wise "lunar lessons", as I continue to enjoy the radiant beauty of our beautiful autumn moon.

"La Bella Luna"  © 2013  ~ photograph by Carol E. Fairbanks