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Posted Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:37 pm...
Crystals and the Fullest Moon of the Year
courtesy of Space.com
The full moon Friday night will be the biggest one of the year as
Earth's natural satellite reaches its closest point to our planet.
Earth, the moon and the sun are all bound together by gravity, which
keeps us going around the sun and keeps the moon going around us as
it goes through phases. The moon makes a trip around Earth every 29.5
days. But the orbit is not a perfect circle.
The moon's average distance from us is about 238,855 miles. Friday
night it will be just 221,560 miles away. It will be 14 percent
bigger in our sky and 30 percent brighter than some other full moons
during the year, according to NASA.
Tides will be higher Friday night, too. Earth's oceans are pulled by
the gravity of the moon and the sun. So when the moon is closer,
tides are pulled higher. Scientists call these perigean tides,
because the moon's closest point to Earth is called perigee. The
farthest point on the lunar orbit is called apogee.
Some other strange lunar facts:
-- The moon is moving away as you read this, by about 1.6 inches a
year. Eventually it'll be torn apart as an expanding sun pushes the
moon back toward Earth for a wrenching close encounter.
-- There is no proof the full moon makes people crazy. (who needs proof, isn't it evident!)
-- Beaches are more polluted during full moon, owing to the higher
tides.
The moon will rise Friday evening right around sunset, no matter
where you are. That's because of the celestial mechanics that produce
a full moon: The moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth,
so that sunlight hits the full face of the moon and bounces back to
our eyes.
At moonrise, the moon will appear even larger than it will later in
the night when it's higher in the sky. This is an illusion that
scientists can't fully explain. Some think it has to do with our
perception of things on the horizon vs. stuff overhead.
Try this trick, though: Using a pencil eraser or similar object held
at arm's length, gauge the size of the moon when it's near the
horizon and again later when it's higher up and seems smaller. You'll
see that when compared to a fixed object, the moon will be the same
size in both cases.
You can see all this on each night surrounding the full moon, too,
because the moon will be nearly full, rising earlier Thursday night
and later Saturday night.
Interestingly, because of the mechanics of all this, the moon is
never truly 100 percent full. For that to happen, all three objects
have to be in a perfect line, and when that rare circumstance occurs,
there is a total eclipse of the moon.
Crystals Associated with the Full Moon
Embracing the energies of the moon can be a great tool when you are doing any kind of empowerment work. The moon has a powerful relationship to our lives. The moon's influence can be seen by its connection to the Earth's tides. There is a connection to the moon and the intuitive aspect of one's nature. The phases of the moon relate to seasons, color, menstrual cycles, life cycles and along with the sun, the moon's energy is a higher conductor and amplifier of our moods and emotions.
Meteorite:
Properties: are usually solid, dull, mottled, brownish to black. Non-iron varieties amplify thoughts/telepathic sending/receiving, greater awareness, some connection to extraterrestrial life. Odd/unusual energy, best used by those drawn to them. Some believe that since Meteorites are in tune with the energies of the cosmos and therefore more capable of raising our energies to a universal level. Others believe that that since they have no connection to Earth. Perhaps a reasonable way to approach this stone is to try and tune into its energy on an intuitive level and decide whether or not it would play a good role in your life. (This is a good rule for all stones or gems of the Earth as well).
Moldavite:
Properties: Variety of Tektite, but twice as rare! (fell to earth). Dull outside, deep clear green inside. Powerfully expands psychic abilities, channeling. On Heart Chakra. Eases longing to leave earth. On pillow, brow, crown: Telepathic access to spiritual laws, info from higher regions/places to help us and Earth to be healthier and more spiritual. An intense meteorite helping people incarnating from elsewhere to be more comfortable here on earth (reducing asthma, toxin sensitivity, emotional intensity, epilepsy...)(May make some too spacey; be sure to ground yourself after use and before driving). Fragile - Don't salt cleanse! More rare, expensive and powerful than "tektite."
Moonstone:
Properties: Feldspar (contains aluminum). Translucent with white, pink, yellow, soft sheen. Honors the Goddess in all women, Dieting, Gardening, Psychic Awareness, Meditation. Soothes stress, anxiety, women's hormones/menstrual imbalance, lymph. Enhances intuitive sensitivity via feelings and less overwhelmed by personal feelings. Greater flexibility and flow with life. Connects 2nd and 6th Chakra and Pineal for emotional balance, gracefulness. Helps all be more comfortable with our gentler feminine/yin receiving side. Especially for water signs. Used for protection against the perils of travel. Known to be of ancient spiritual significance in their connection to the moon and the intuitive aspect of one's nature. Helps cool, soothe, and calm over-reactions to emotional and personal situations. Makes one conscious of the fact that all things are part of a cycle of constant change. They open us up to the feminine and are associated with sensitivity, intuition, and clairvoyance. Beneficial for those involved in agriculture. Moonstone's effect upon the menstrual cycle is powerful. At the time of the full moon or menstruation, women should be aware of their sensitive emotional nature and remove these stones.
Tektite:
Properties: is a type of natural glass, chemically and structurally unique, of meteoric origin. Tektites are found on earth within a narrow equatorial belt 80 degrees wide. They have been found in Thailand, Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Tektites usually have a heavily pitted surface. Many have the appearance of being stretched while in a molten state. They appear black, but when held up to the light, you can sometimes see a golden tint in translucent areas around the edges. Assists one in attaining knowledge and learning lessons throughout the travels of life. Balances the feminine/masculine, provides insight, strengthens one's energy field. Can stimulate thought transmissions.
Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/metaphysics.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit
courtesy of Space.com
The full moon Friday night will be the biggest one of the year as
Earth's natural satellite reaches its closest point to our planet.
Earth, the moon and the sun are all bound together by gravity, which
keeps us going around the sun and keeps the moon going around us as
it goes through phases. The moon makes a trip around Earth every 29.5
days. But the orbit is not a perfect circle.
The moon's average distance from us is about 238,855 miles. Friday
night it will be just 221,560 miles away. It will be 14 percent
bigger in our sky and 30 percent brighter than some other full moons
during the year, according to NASA.
Tides will be higher Friday night, too. Earth's oceans are pulled by
the gravity of the moon and the sun. So when the moon is closer,
tides are pulled higher. Scientists call these perigean tides,
because the moon's closest point to Earth is called perigee. The
farthest point on the lunar orbit is called apogee.
Some other strange lunar facts:
-- The moon is moving away as you read this, by about 1.6 inches a
year. Eventually it'll be torn apart as an expanding sun pushes the
moon back toward Earth for a wrenching close encounter.
-- There is no proof the full moon makes people crazy. (who needs proof, isn't it evident!)
-- Beaches are more polluted during full moon, owing to the higher
tides.
The moon will rise Friday evening right around sunset, no matter
where you are. That's because of the celestial mechanics that produce
a full moon: The moon and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth,
so that sunlight hits the full face of the moon and bounces back to
our eyes.
At moonrise, the moon will appear even larger than it will later in
the night when it's higher in the sky. This is an illusion that
scientists can't fully explain. Some think it has to do with our
perception of things on the horizon vs. stuff overhead.
Try this trick, though: Using a pencil eraser or similar object held
at arm's length, gauge the size of the moon when it's near the
horizon and again later when it's higher up and seems smaller. You'll
see that when compared to a fixed object, the moon will be the same
size in both cases.
You can see all this on each night surrounding the full moon, too,
because the moon will be nearly full, rising earlier Thursday night
and later Saturday night.
Interestingly, because of the mechanics of all this, the moon is
never truly 100 percent full. For that to happen, all three objects
have to be in a perfect line, and when that rare circumstance occurs,
there is a total eclipse of the moon.
Crystals Associated with the Full Moon
Embracing the energies of the moon can be a great tool when you are doing any kind of empowerment work. The moon has a powerful relationship to our lives. The moon's influence can be seen by its connection to the Earth's tides. There is a connection to the moon and the intuitive aspect of one's nature. The phases of the moon relate to seasons, color, menstrual cycles, life cycles and along with the sun, the moon's energy is a higher conductor and amplifier of our moods and emotions.
Meteorite:
Properties: are usually solid, dull, mottled, brownish to black. Non-iron varieties amplify thoughts/telepathic sending/receiving, greater awareness, some connection to extraterrestrial life. Odd/unusual energy, best used by those drawn to them. Some believe that since Meteorites are in tune with the energies of the cosmos and therefore more capable of raising our energies to a universal level. Others believe that that since they have no connection to Earth. Perhaps a reasonable way to approach this stone is to try and tune into its energy on an intuitive level and decide whether or not it would play a good role in your life. (This is a good rule for all stones or gems of the Earth as well).
Moldavite:
Properties: Variety of Tektite, but twice as rare! (fell to earth). Dull outside, deep clear green inside. Powerfully expands psychic abilities, channeling. On Heart Chakra. Eases longing to leave earth. On pillow, brow, crown: Telepathic access to spiritual laws, info from higher regions/places to help us and Earth to be healthier and more spiritual. An intense meteorite helping people incarnating from elsewhere to be more comfortable here on earth (reducing asthma, toxin sensitivity, emotional intensity, epilepsy...)(May make some too spacey; be sure to ground yourself after use and before driving). Fragile - Don't salt cleanse! More rare, expensive and powerful than "tektite."
Moonstone:
Properties: Feldspar (contains aluminum). Translucent with white, pink, yellow, soft sheen. Honors the Goddess in all women, Dieting, Gardening, Psychic Awareness, Meditation. Soothes stress, anxiety, women's hormones/menstrual imbalance, lymph. Enhances intuitive sensitivity via feelings and less overwhelmed by personal feelings. Greater flexibility and flow with life. Connects 2nd and 6th Chakra and Pineal for emotional balance, gracefulness. Helps all be more comfortable with our gentler feminine/yin receiving side. Especially for water signs. Used for protection against the perils of travel. Known to be of ancient spiritual significance in their connection to the moon and the intuitive aspect of one's nature. Helps cool, soothe, and calm over-reactions to emotional and personal situations. Makes one conscious of the fact that all things are part of a cycle of constant change. They open us up to the feminine and are associated with sensitivity, intuition, and clairvoyance. Beneficial for those involved in agriculture. Moonstone's effect upon the menstrual cycle is powerful. At the time of the full moon or menstruation, women should be aware of their sensitive emotional nature and remove these stones.
Tektite:
Properties: is a type of natural glass, chemically and structurally unique, of meteoric origin. Tektites are found on earth within a narrow equatorial belt 80 degrees wide. They have been found in Thailand, Australia, Vietnam and the Philippines. Tektites usually have a heavily pitted surface. Many have the appearance of being stretched while in a molten state. They appear black, but when held up to the light, you can sometimes see a golden tint in translucent areas around the edges. Assists one in attaining knowledge and learning lessons throughout the travels of life. Balances the feminine/masculine, provides insight, strengthens one's energy field. Can stimulate thought transmissions.
Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac
http://www.peacefulmind.com/metaphysics.htm
Therapies for healing
mind, body, spirit
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