Why connect meditations or contemplations with the lunar cycles (moon phases)?
Most of us are able to (with the unaided eye) easily observe the waxing and the waning moon. We all know from our high school science lessons that it is the same side or face of the Moon that is always presented to the earth –no matter what. This is the periodic theatrical interplay, on the star studded sky matrix, of the satellite moon, the planet earth and our solar nucleus star – Sun. …..Yes, somewhat simple yet fantastically mysterious. So this is one of the ways for us mortals to be in tune with and awaken to the cycles and forces existing in nature. During flight, it is like using the tail-wind to gather momentum and so it is in the navigational path of our practice. This is a step in the direction of aligning our intents and thoughts with the flow of the cosmos. As always, the basic crux of our focus will be intending health, prosperity, happiness, progress and peace for all beings everywhere. Here are some further suggestions on this topic: We may use this time to frame inte