For tens of thousands of years, stargazers have admired the moon, stars and other celestial creatures. Patterns – based on the sun and stars, as well as the phases of the moon – were used to mark seasons and create calendars, some of which are still in use today. The North Star was and still is used as a guidepost for travelers charting their course to their destination.
It is clear that celestial bodies have had a huge impact on human civilization. But their influence is not only felt by people; it is felt by all life on earth. According to the Natural history museumBirds and other migratory animals depend on the moon for navigation, while Barau’s petrels, endangered seabirds, coordinate their migrations so that they all arrive at their breeding grounds during the full moon. Corals on the Great Barrier Reef base their mating habits on the moon’s cycles, while an ancient gymnosperm creates droplets that sparkle in the moonlight to attract pollinators.
The moon itself has the greatest influence on the ocean’s tides, causing the highest tides during full and new moons. Imagine that! An object 250,000 miles away can exert its gravity to affect Earth’s oceans. That is powerful Qi, and the perfect example of the beauty of connection.
Full flower moon
May’s full moon, called the Full Flower Moon, will reach maximum illumination on Thursday, May 23 at 9:53 a.m. EST. The Full Flower Moon is named after the flowers that appear in May and is also called Budding Moon; Hare Moon; Frog Moon; and in China, Dragon Moon. The Dragon is the cultural and spiritual symbol of China and represents luck, harmony and power. And 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. What an auspicious gift to celebrate the Dragon Moon in the Year of the Dragon.
Experience the power of Qi
Although the bright light of the full moon is breathtaking, seeing with the eye is only a very small part of the picture. On Thursday, May 23 at 9:30 AM EST, stand outside in silent meditation in our most powerful Qigong pose, The dragon stands between heaven and earth. Close your eyes and let your thoughts go. Breathe in and breathe out. Attune yourself to the energy of the moon. Feel the presence of this heavenly gift. Hold this position for 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or even longer! The longer you can stand, the more benefits you receive. read more
See the video below for a visual representation and explanation of the pose.