#HCDOS6 Howling at the Moon :first_quarter_moon: :capricorn:

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:waning_crescent_moon: Pre Questions :waxing_crescent_moon:

•Have you drawn down the moon before?•

I haven't but I'm really excited to try!

•How do you envision the moon's energy? As a lunar goddess or divine energy? Something else?•

Something of an in between. Sometimes I see the moon as just the moon and sometimes as a goddess. I don't work with any moon deities but when I humanize her I see her as a very pale woman with long glowing hair with lilies in it.

•Do you plan on working magic after this exercise? If so what are your plans?•

I dont have any particular plans but we will see what comes up :blush:

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:waxing_crescent_moon: Post Questions :waning_crescent_moon:

•What was this experience like for you?•

First I cleansed myself in the shower. I focused on washing away all blockages and stagnant energy and letting the water take it away into the drain when it washed over me. Then I got into my ritual space and I prepared by lighting candles on my altar and all around my room. I began sitting down and meditating for a short while, calming myself. I envisioned the moon while breathing in and out. I let myself feel it and bask in it. Then I began drawing its power. I thought back to an old chinese tale I read before. It featured a fox spirit who prepared its elixir of life with the power of the moon. It let it's ball of fire rise to the moon and fall again with its breath, I envisioned myself doing the same. I found my fox fire, my "hoshi no tama" (lit. Star ball) as the japanese call it. I let it rise and fall with my breath and felt it absorb the moons energy.

Then I started to dance. It was a very natural and spontaneous response, it felt so easy and like what I was meant to do. In my dance I felt the energy of the moon more clearly. I reached out to all my compainons and shared the energy I'd pulled down. I made sure to pour some into my loved ones too, focusing my intent on healing and strengthening, courage.

When I was done I sat down and focused on my star ball again, drawing it down and swallowing it again, taking in the absorbed energy. I finished my little ritual by laying down on my mat and basking. Just laying there, feeling.

•How did the moon's energy feel?•

Very pleasant, like warm liquid melting over your skin. When I envisioned the moon, I saw it dripping down from the sky onto where I stood. Silver and gold mixed, warm. Sometimes I envision it as fire, a very pale fire that doesn't burn but cools instead. Very cleansing.

•Is this something you'll try again or perhaps implement into your practice if you don't already?•

I definetly want to implement it in my practice! It's a great idea that I've had for a long time but I haven't found a way to actually execute it. I think regularly drawing power from the moon with the intent of powering up my "star ball" is a great idea! Hopefully it will bring me closer to my Húlíjīng self 🦊🌙

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