flames dance to the steady, rhythmic drum, first red, then gold, then green, as disembodied voices echo through the trees joining the singers in the circle. who’s here? crickets? frogs? dogs? ghosts watching from the darkness? dancers writhe in shadows to Nature’s feral orchestra lost between here and there I am perceiver and perceived. I am the light and shadows. I am moon drunk....
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I was recently asked why should women pay attention to the moon? There are two answers to that. The first is rather practical. If you were going to be caught in a thunderstorm or heat wave, wouldn't you prefer to know about it in advance so that you can prepare? Knowing about the moon phase and what astrological sign it's in gives you that information. Generally speaking, new moons are for beginnings. Full moons are for banishing or getting rid of things. If you're a gardener, you want to know about the moon phase so that you plant at the best time. Bulbs and root vegetables are planted when the moon is waning. Plant above ground crops when the moon is waxing. Hair stylists, doctors, and therapists may also want to pay attention...
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