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The Seed Moon
With
the coming of the Seed Moon, Mother Earth begins to stir. The snow melts,
and bulbs - which only yesterday were a tiny sprout of green - burst into
full blossom. Squirrels play among the budding treetops, and birds hurriedly
search for nest building materials. Spring has finally come, and with it, a
ton of work. All of Nature is busy trying to keep up.
We, too, feel the need to shake off winter's state of inertia, get up, get
out, and do something. Just as it stirs beneath the Earth's surface, the
need stirs deep within our spirits and wells up inside us. Her wild and
unbridled energy beckons us to till our spiritual gardens and plant them
with qualities that better our lives and bring us into harmony Nature and
humankind.
Seed Moon Ideas:
-
Wear green to honor the Earth's sprouting. - Decorate altars with wildflowers and spring greenery.
- Use green candles and burn Full Moon incense. Alternatively, burn a
soft, floral incense.
- Asperge the Circle with a newly budded tree branch, then set it
aside for burning in the Beltane fire later.
- Serve milk and poppy seed rolls or sesame sprinkled bread for
libation. Leave a pile of colored threads on top of the outdoor libation
area so the birds can use them for building their nests.
- Bless some seeds for spring gardens and flowerbeds. Use a simple
blessing like:
- "Stretch and wake up, little ones.
Feel the warmth of the Shining Sun.
Stir and shake off winter's cold.
Sprout and thrive - grow tall and bold."
- "Stretch and wake up, little ones.
- Bring seed starter flats into your Circle and sow any garden seeds
you need to start indoors. The energy of the Seed Moon gives them a
wonderful growing advantage.