I have the very same oracle cards by Sharon Blackie - they are beautiful! And this is a good reminder for me to work with them again as they have been gathering dust on my bookshelf of late…
I've only worked with them a few times so far, so would like to spend more time with them, but I love the illustrations, so far I have found them to be more enlightening than the text interpretations...
There is something so powerful about looking up at the moon and feeling a nudge to reflect. As a mum of three, life is usually a whirlwind of noise, so I love the invitation here to find a bit of stillness and 'wolf like' strength. It’s a beautiful reminder that even in the darkest months, there’s a cycle and a rhythm we can lean into. Thank you for the light!
Thank you for your kind reflections! There are so many different interpretations of what each moon means. It moves us in so many different ways. Do you notice yourself or your kids acting or sleeping or dreaming differently with the full moon? For this reason, although I support what I shared, I also fully recommend having a good old chinwag with Grandma Moon herself on these days. Our imagination can take us anywhere we need to go. Much love!
I do actually, the moon has quite significant in Islam. We follow the Lunar calender, The "White Days" (Ayyam al-Beed) There is a Sunnah (tradition) to fast on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of every lunar month the days when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. Spiritual Peace (Sakinah) The moon’s light is cold and soft compared to the sun. In Islamic thought, the moon represents peace, reflection, and beauty. In the middle of the night, when the kids are finally asleep and the world is quiet, looking at the moon is a way to find Sakinah (tranquility).
Yes new moon to new moon, fasting including ramadan is from sunset to sunset from food and water. Ramadan starts as well with the sighting of the present moon. Moon spotting for Ramadan is one of the most beautiful and electric moments in the Muslim calendar. It’s that cliffhanger night where the whole world seems to hold its breath, waiting for the news that the sacred month has begun. The night before Ramadan begins is called Day 29 of Shaban. After sunset, Muslims around the world look to the western horizon to find the tiny, silver sliver of the new moon. The Sunnah: It is a blessed act to physically go out and try to see it with the naked eye.
Yes it does. If your breastfeeding you don't have to fast. But you can ethier make up the fast when you stop feeding, pay charity or cook for a fasting person. The Qur'an explicitly mentions breastfeeding, even specifying a timeframe: "Mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years; (that is) for those who wish to complete the suckling..." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:233) While the two-year mark is the "ideal," Islam is a religion of ease. If a mother needs to stop earlier for her health, her mental well-being, or other circumstances, it is perfectly permissible through "mutual consent" between the parents. In Islamic tradition, the effort of a breastfeeding mother is highly elevated. There are Hadiths (traditions) that suggest: Every drop of milk produced and every moment of nursing is recorded as an act of charity (Sadaqah). The physical exhaustion and "weight" of nursing are seen as a means of purifying the soul and gaining closeness to Allah.
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been receiving a similar download, and reading this felt so validating. It gives me hope that we’re part of a real collective shift. Grateful for your encouragement to keep showing up in our own aligned vibrancy, letting our energy ripple out into the world.✨
I have the very same oracle cards by Sharon Blackie - they are beautiful! And this is a good reminder for me to work with them again as they have been gathering dust on my bookshelf of late…
They have a loving energy - though sometimes I find them a bit confronting! You?
I've only worked with them a few times so far, so would like to spend more time with them, but I love the illustrations, so far I have found them to be more enlightening than the text interpretations...
There is something so powerful about looking up at the moon and feeling a nudge to reflect. As a mum of three, life is usually a whirlwind of noise, so I love the invitation here to find a bit of stillness and 'wolf like' strength. It’s a beautiful reminder that even in the darkest months, there’s a cycle and a rhythm we can lean into. Thank you for the light!
Thank you for your kind reflections! There are so many different interpretations of what each moon means. It moves us in so many different ways. Do you notice yourself or your kids acting or sleeping or dreaming differently with the full moon? For this reason, although I support what I shared, I also fully recommend having a good old chinwag with Grandma Moon herself on these days. Our imagination can take us anywhere we need to go. Much love!
I do actually, the moon has quite significant in Islam. We follow the Lunar calender, The "White Days" (Ayyam al-Beed) There is a Sunnah (tradition) to fast on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of every lunar month the days when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. Spiritual Peace (Sakinah) The moon’s light is cold and soft compared to the sun. In Islamic thought, the moon represents peace, reflection, and beauty. In the middle of the night, when the kids are finally asleep and the world is quiet, looking at the moon is a way to find Sakinah (tranquility).
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. So the lunar calendar goes from new moon to new moon? What does the fasting look like?
Yes new moon to new moon, fasting including ramadan is from sunset to sunset from food and water. Ramadan starts as well with the sighting of the present moon. Moon spotting for Ramadan is one of the most beautiful and electric moments in the Muslim calendar. It’s that cliffhanger night where the whole world seems to hold its breath, waiting for the news that the sacred month has begun. The night before Ramadan begins is called Day 29 of Shaban. After sunset, Muslims around the world look to the western horizon to find the tiny, silver sliver of the new moon. The Sunnah: It is a blessed act to physically go out and try to see it with the naked eye.
That is gorgeous. How does fasting work if you are breastfeeding? I understand Islam values breastfeeding highly.
Yes it does. If your breastfeeding you don't have to fast. But you can ethier make up the fast when you stop feeding, pay charity or cook for a fasting person. The Qur'an explicitly mentions breastfeeding, even specifying a timeframe: "Mothers shall suckle their children for two whole years; (that is) for those who wish to complete the suckling..." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:233) While the two-year mark is the "ideal," Islam is a religion of ease. If a mother needs to stop earlier for her health, her mental well-being, or other circumstances, it is perfectly permissible through "mutual consent" between the parents. In Islamic tradition, the effort of a breastfeeding mother is highly elevated. There are Hadiths (traditions) that suggest: Every drop of milk produced and every moment of nursing is recorded as an act of charity (Sadaqah). The physical exhaustion and "weight" of nursing are seen as a means of purifying the soul and gaining closeness to Allah.
Thank you for this deliciousness and gentle guidance back to our wholeness/holiness. 💚
Thank you for sharing your reflections 💗
Thank you for sharing this. I’ve been receiving a similar download, and reading this felt so validating. It gives me hope that we’re part of a real collective shift. Grateful for your encouragement to keep showing up in our own aligned vibrancy, letting our energy ripple out into the world.✨