To Buddhists, the moon holds special religious significance because Buddha was supposed to have been born, enlightened and died on a full moon. Many of the old religions observe certain disciplines such as fasting, ceremony, and meditation around this time.
Spiritual Power Of The Moon
The ancients believed that the moon symbolized the Triple Goddess. Her three phases of maiden, mother, and crone were associated with the lunar phases of new, full and old.
She changes form with the passing of time, from her fullness to a darkened shadow, symbolizing life and death and the transitions we all go through in between.
The moon has held a mystical place in the history of human culture. All around the globe Moon Gods and Goddesses have played a significant part in ancient history and myth.
Moon Astrology Alchemy
Element: Feminine, Water
Astrology Ruling signs: Rules Cancer exalted in Taurus
Gods, and Goddesses: Hathor, Cerridwen, The High Priestess
Herbs and Plants: Lotus Flower, Willow Tree, Mugwort, St Johns Flower, Valerian
Animal Spirit: Dolphin, Turtle, Bat, Water Dragon
Crystals: Moonstone, Pearl, Clear Quartz Crystal
Essential Oils: Rose, Orris, Clary Sage, Juniper
Not just because of their known influence on agriculture, fertility, and the ocean’s tides, but for their known influence and association with the 28-day cycle of a woman’s menstruation and the pull, we all feel to reflect. To go within.