Lunar eclipse tomorrow............The Pink Moon

Unfortunately, we will not be able to see the lunar eclipse this time around but it is still a marvel and wonder to me.

I love the name of the full moon in April....the Pink Moon, also called the Awakening Moon. It is so named for the flowers (moss, phlox and others) that have already bloomed in many parts of the northern hemisphere. I remember the first time Shelley my daughter became aware of the different names for the full moons. She must have been about four and was very excited to get outside and see the moon. In her mind the name implied that it would be big and beautifully Pink. I remember the sour look on her face when she saw the same beautiful old golden glowed orb looking back at her from the heavens. "Hey, where's the Pink"? she grumbled. I will never forget that pouty bottom lip of hers as I explained how it's only the name, not the color of the moon.

yusuf fartun

That same year when the Blue Moon came along....she had no interest whatsoever in going outside to see the moon not be blue. Good thing she outgrew the disappointment. She leads us in our welcoming song to the moon, no matter it's hue every full moon with our "tribe" song, I see the Moon and She sees me.

this is the other side of the moon, photo credit NASA

I have seen the moon colors that I wish I hadn't. The forest fire affected moon of the summer and autumn are so beautiful and yet so ominous looking knowing the effect wild fires have. The volcano moon a few years ago was equally  as looming. But those events that color the moon also are part of the nature that surrounds us, for the most part. Fire cleanses and the earth lets off steam. All of those elements bring us closer to our source and should if we are aware, bring us peace in understanding the wheel of life.

One of my favorite childrens books is Everything I see is part of Me. I am the moon, the fire, the wind, the earth and most especially for me.........the stars and beyond.

I hope that this full moon brings you hope, health, happiness and peace. Oma Linda

 For information on the eclipse here is a link.