I was really struck by the full softness of the moon in this image, contrasted with the hard lines of an electricity pylon. Both carrying a phenomenal amount of energy in their own way... the moon with power over moods & tides, following, (or controlling?) the natural rhythms & cycles of our world.... electrical power lines, symbolic of the way our world has developed, focussed on speed, directness & power at all costs....
12th january, 21:20
I found a lovely blog recently...
Moon Woman Rising. Well, with a name like that, there's no wonder that it is sensitive & thoughtful reading. This was posted recently... you really must pop over & see the illustration Aja found to go with it, via the link above... it really expresses the thoughts i have been struggling to articulate to go with these images...
Dear Woman,
It requires openness, courage and
sensitivity for you to live consciously and unashamedly in harmony with
your inner lunar rhythm. Western civilisation’s projective linear
lifestyle does not honour the wise truth of your female depths or the
spiralling movement of your monthly ebb and flow. It is unnatural for
you to be overly active in the world when you are pre-menstrual,
menstrual, pregnant, birthing, breastfeeding or menopausal. These are
powerful phases of deepening awareness and surrender to the vast realm
of your feminine essence.
During these transformations
you need presence, nurturing and precious moments with the earth’s
beauty. You need space for inner stillness without unnecessary
distractions and activities. You and your body are sacred, as all of
life is sacred. Follow the moon’s rhythm and know it as your own. Allow
her to lead you home to the mystery of your love and the depth of your
power.
Click on Roslyne Sophia at the bottom & you'll see the full article... and skip over to
Wild Heart Wisdom to see her own site.
12th january, 21:23
Those words resonate so deeply... I spent years proudly 'getting on with it' & scorning those who didn't... it took me a long time to understand and return, re-turn, to a natural cycle... to honour the rhythms. The moon, casting her light through industrial smoke & light polluted clouds, still looks beautiful... and these in turn create a striking image with patterns of metal & car lights.... no one would ever consider that the moon should try to fit in or compete... neither would they expect the pylon to try & be something it isn't.... neither need be a threat to the other... if we celebrate our differences... respect them...
14th january, 08:11
Boundaries are blurred and we need the courage to snap things back into focus... men & women do have differing needs & both need to understand them to function their best. Moon lore & wisdom tends to focus on the feminine... Woman has much to reclaim, but there are lessons there for Man too.
19 january, 07:43
The waxing & waning, the ever turning cycle... the moon speaks to us all and the more we try to fight it, the more we are likely to be sucked under by dangerous tides. With every waning moon we need to consciously think of letting go unnatural practices, conditioned thoughts, unnecessary goals.... even men, (or especially men?) can benefit from sitting with the dark moon... releasing & making room for new growth... allowing the seeds of respect for & attention to the Self to take root... to nurture our deepest Selves, so that we can all rise into our true power....
28th january, 21:43
Wishing you happy moondreams xo
