— Monthly Meditations —
Energies of the Current Moon
July/August 2011

Greetings, All!

I have started the custom of sending out a monthly messages in regards to the energies of the current moon. As you know native people didn't have months, but divided the year into 13 moons. Our moons go from new moon to new moon that last 28 days each.

The moons reminded the people as to what activity to do or perhaps what to expect in that period of time. Each tribe & Nation had it's own names for the moons because of this depending on the climate & region they live in. Full moon ceremonies are held to this day to not only keep the people in touch with the natural cycles & to strengthen community bonds, but to honor the energies of that Moon when they are at their strongest.

In order to honor my teachers I'm interpreting the energy of the moon by reading the Dreamspell (an interpretation of the sacred Mayan calendar.), & of the Chippewa-Ojibway (A Northern tribe). It is my hopes that this will help each of you to navigate through this year.

This Moon is known as Corn Ripening Moon in the Southern tribes & the Ripe Berries Moon Northern tribes. It starts on July 30th & ends on August 28th.

In the North this Ripe Berries Moon iron and garnet are the mineral totems for this Moon. The dominate color is blood red. This color is symbolic of the Breath of the Great Spirit. The life lessons in this Moon will center on how to properly grow courage & power within you. Iron helps you to focus on developing your will plus both physical & spiritual strength. Iron aids in honing your focus to accomplish difficult tasks. Be careful to not become too inflexible, nor to rely on neither brute strength nor a domineering personality to get things done. Garnet is used to help temper the raw aspects of iron. Garnet shows you your heart is the source of that inner strength. This gem is a stone of purity and truth as well as a symbol of love and compassion. Using this semi precious gem will aid you in the search for information but be aware that some facts revealed from your search might be painful, but it will always be what you need. As a result of this your sense of personal security increases due to knowing your views are based on sound truths. Garnet aids you in soul searching and increases your spiritual awareness. One benefit from this inner contemplation is that this stone helps to release inner negativity. This can give you a lightness of being that comes from being purified from within. It can help "rekindle the fires" of love in a relationship. Garnet is also the stone of commitment. It is said that any oaths spoken from your Heart while holding this stone will cause you to be bound to your words. Honor your commitments with a good will & the Universe will aid you. However breaking your promises will bring you much sorrow.

Raspberry is the plant totem for this Moon. The Raspberry is a plant that has sweet berries but it also has thorns. The raspberry fruit demonstrates that it is o.k. to have Beauty & sweetness in your heart. The thorns teach us that people need to show you consistent respect & earn your trust to prove they are worthy of approaching your inner heart & circle.

The sturgeon challenges you to go deeper within yourself to grow in addition to studying harder all things that will help you improve yourself. This fish knows no fear, & is a fierce predator. It has lightning reflexes. Embracing sturgeon Medicine can rouse the warrior energy within you & give you great courage. However this animal is also quick to fight so we are warned to guard against impulsiveness, arrogance, & a tendency to dominate any scenario.

Ripe Berries Moon teaches how to work from the heart-center, how to demonstrate affection, how to face fears, and how to develop leadership abilities.

In the South this Corn Ripening Moon reminds us that the Universe is a mirror that reflects back to us what we project into it. This Moon will be one of "instant karma". This means that the feedback for your actions will be so swift that you will have no doubt as to what the connections of cause & effect are. Knowing this will give you a valuable tool in seeing what works in your life & what patterns of relationship may need to be changed. Although it is good to dream, even the most positive of attitudes are nothing if not coupled with well thought out action. This Moon allows you the opportunity to go deeply into facing both your dreams & nightmares with the ability to manifest either. The energy of the Corn Ripening Moon encourages us to strive beyond old ways of thinking & doing. One of the constants in this world is change. Transformation in this Moon is inevitable. The purpose of the Corn Ripening Moon this year is to "die to the old self" so that the "new you" may emerge. Participating in your transformation will help you to co-create change in your life vs. having life "happen" to you. This will lessen fear of the future because you personally chose what people & activities are in your life. In those situations where you may not much choice as to who or what you interact with you will realize how to best conduct yourself to create the best outcome & be at peace. The Universe will give you abundant energy to accomplish what you will. Go within to listen to your heart, seek guidance whenever you need clarity, choose wisely then follow through with determined action. I encourage all of you to truly get involved with those you love & with worthy causes. Share the gift of who you are with others whenever there is an appropriate opportunity. Invite others to do the same. You will be rewarded with inner growth by becoming a better person in addition to making the world a better by being part of a positive dynamic domino effect. Remember that although you may feel like your actions are but a drop of water, a drop of water can raise the level of the sea!

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