Monday, April 2nd
The Spring Moons burst with the vital energy of birth and growth, life renews itself and we renew ourselves; It is a time for the birth of new ideas and visions, as well as the birth of new life.
The Full Moon actually covers three days, including the night of the Full Moon, itself. This is a time for action, for harvesting the fruits of our labors, for realizing that which we began at the last cycle, and of giving thanks. A wonderful ritual for Full Moon is drawing or sculpting images of the Goddess. The act of creating your own sacred Goddess art strengthens Her presence in the world. Do not judge your artwok, just make it. Your own spiritual essence will give it power and beauty.
We learn that there is need to keep our feet planted in firm ground as well as allowing our minds to soar with the inspirations we are experiencing at this time. Understanding that there is wonder and excitement in the freedom this season exudes, also means that we need to take a good view through clear eyes as we explore our plans and actions. Here energy is intensely felt and change sweeps us up in its exuberance. There is a tendency to throw caution to the wind that must be tempered and brought under control so that we can maintain our sense of balance amid our optimistic desires. We discover what it is to take the lead because our own desires drive us forward and barriers seem less threatening. We feel our inner spirit swell and sense its desire to take control as it forces us to see the truths before us in one way or another.
Here the Medicine Woman learns to open herself to these energies and then to direct them in a proper and impeccable manner. She seeks to find her method of that control over her emotions as well as understanding how they flow in others. It is here that methods of divination are studied and honed. It is where other dimensions are penetrated and potentials are applied. The eastern quadrant is the element of Air and through it vision is clear for the element itself is clear. The higher psychic abilities come into focus now as the interpretations for signs, omens, dreams, visions, and prophecy are explored. We learn to trust and go with our intuitive nature as well as our instinctive feelings. We learn about the portals or doors to other realms and how to cross over into them. We also learn how to take the wisdom we have gained there and use it in the service of All Our Relations.
As we come to understand the spiritual boundaries of the dimensions, we also learn to face the challenges they present us and use our psychic abilities for self-defense when necessary, as well as to respect the sacred space of others. It is here that we heal ourselves and learn to honor that healing through sharing our gifts with others so that they too may become whole. It is here we learn to see not only our needs, but the needs of All Our Relations.
April: Common Names- Seed/Wind Moon, Planter’s Moon, Flower Moon; Celtic Tree Name- Alder; Type of moon- Moon of Utility, Moon of Efficacy, Moon of Self-Guidance; Celtic Tree correspondences- completeness, spirituality
Written by Dorothy Morrison: With the coming of the Seed Moon, Mother Earth begins to stir. The snow melts, and bulbs–which only yesterday were a tiny sprout of green–burst into full blossom. Squirrels play among the budding treetops, and birds hurriedly search for nest-building materials. Spring has finally come, and with it, a ton of work. All of Nature is busy just trying to keep up.
We, too, feel the need to shake off winter’s state of inertia, get up, get out, and do something. Just as it stirs beneath Earth’s surface, the need to create stirs deep within our spirits and wells up inside of us. Her wild and unbridled energy beckons us to till our spiritual gardens and plant them with qualities that better our lives and bring us into harmony with Nature and humankind.
Seed Moon Ideas
* Wear green to honour the Earth’s sprouting.
* Decorate the altar with wildflowers and spring greenery.
* Use green candles and burn Full Moon/soft floral incense.
* Asperge the Circle with a newly budded tree branch, then set it aside for burning in the Beltane fire later.
* Serve milk and poppyseed rolls or sesame sprinkled bread for libation. Leave a pile of coloured threads on top of the outdoor libation spot so the birds can use them for nest-building.
* Bless seeds for spring gardens and flowerbeds. Use a simple blessing such as:
Stretch and wake up, little ones
Feel the warmth of Shining Sun
Stir and shake off winter’s cold
Sprout and thrive–grow tall and bold
* Bring seed starter flats into the Circle and sow any garden seeds you need to start indoors. The energy of the Seed Moon gives them a wonderful growing advantage.
