Gaia's Wheel sponsors
an Open Circle called "Lunar Fellowship"
in which we gather once or twice a month. Sometimes this circle corresponds with a New Moon or a Full Moon.
If our circle does fall near a moon cycle we celebrate in an eclectic moon rite.
Join us in sharing of Moon Lore,
Astrological Information and much
more. We also may schedule a project such as wand, incense, collage, pendulum making...etc. etc.
Open Circles are held at the Brainerd Library in the Large Conference Room beginning at 6:30 p.m.
(unless otherwise noted).
Meditation on the Moon Salutation
Laura Cornell
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I stand tall, body full and present in all of its beauty.
I open my arms wide to bring all of life into my being.
My arms form a temple above me, protecting and sheltering me.
I know that I am on holy ground.
Yielding now, softening, my body takes the shape of the crescent moon.
As I move and bend, my heart stays open to the world.
I step wide into a squat.
Mother Earth's ferocious powers rise up through my legs, hips, belly, and back.
I give birth to all that is.
Straightening arms and legs I am a star.
I am the universe.
Planets and galaxies whirl within me.
I radiate light in all directions.
Supple and yielding again, I reach to the side.
I turn to look up.
I reach, yearning and striving, and yet rest, accepting fully.
Turning to pyramid pose I become quiet.
I submit to the inner workings of my own being.
I am ready to descend.
Lounging, I stretch long and feel again the glorious length of my body.
I ask for blessings and protection.
Turning, I place my hands on the blessed earth.
Home of deer and bear, hillsides and ponds,
I touch you lovingly.
Coming into a squat I am connected with all animal and plant life.
I am the dark moon.
For three days and nights I will stay here.
I am giving birth,
Standing on the threshold of life and death.
I am Ereshkigal, Hecate, the crone.
I am Queen of the Underworld.
Dear Earth, You have been with me when I needed comfort,
Given me wisdom when I was in pain.
I pray I may do the same for you.
I receive the blessings of the moon as I look up,
I am here, divine spirit in all life, to do your bidding.
I am restored and nourished.
I feel my breath, my bones, my flesh.
I am Venus, the morning and evening Star.
I am Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth.
I am infinite, beyond space and time.
I am the bindi, the one point at the center of the world.
I am Lilith, I will not deny my sexuality.
I am Kali-Durga, I fight for justice courageously and effortlessly.
I am Mary, the Virgin, Quan Yin, compassionate mother of all.
I am Aphrodite, flower of the fields.
I am the full moon.
I am whole.
I am complete.
I know the world with all its sorrow and pain and I am not afraid.
I know myself with all of my sorrow and pain and I am not afraid.
I am light and dark.
I am the inside and the outside.
I am one with all.
