Greetings All ~

This week we have a chance to tap into something celestially relevant to us Earthlings. On Tuesday/Wednesday the moon's orbit will be the closest of this calendar year, deeming it a SuperMoon.

Peak illumination will be at 4:14 AM in Los Angeles (PDT). I'm using LA time because here the moon will be above the horizon, making her visible. If you live in a different part of the world and want to bathe with this big beauty before it drops below the horizon, get out the night before (Tuesday) or Wednesday after dark. The effect is still powerful.

And for the icing on that cake, a total Lunar Eclipse will also occur. The totality will last under 15 minutes during the moon's fullness. It will peak around 4:18 AM (PDT) making it visible here, weather permitting. For an interactive and informative peek on all things eclipsey, check out this link.

So here we are, seeing quite the paradoxical event coming from the Heavens. The light of the closest, brightest moon of the year is being overshadowed by her host planet. Does it make the Moon any less existent? Any less light? Any less powerful? She's still there, steady in her orbit, shining her gracefully reflected light somewhere.

We have all been overshadowed some time, either individually or as part of a disenfranchised group. Being less visible makes us feel less powerful. But we're all still here. Shadows are impermanent, and as they move away, how our lights do shine!

This eclipsing Flower Moon is a great time for putting the shadow to use and restoring our power. I, and others, will be chanting the Narayan Shabd starting at 4 AM (PDT) for 31 minutes. Then, it may be time for some happy moon dancing—or back to bed for a cozy sadhana nap.

Join us in the ethers to chant, or simply play the mantra in your space.

Lend a hand, but take care of yourself. Relax, but meditate and practice.

All Good Things,
Vicky Jap Dharam Rose