The Cold MoonDecember 7th, 2022 |
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December’s full Moon is most commonly known as the Cold Moon—a Mohawk name that conveys the frigid conditions of this time of year, when cold weather truly begins to grip us. Other names that allude to the cold and snow include:
This full Moon has also been called the Long Night Moon (Mohican), as it rises during the “longest” nights of the year, which are near the December winter solstice. This name is doubly fitting because December’s full Moon shines above the horizon for a longer period of time than most full Moons. Other names include Moon When the Deer Shed Their Antlers (Dakota) and Little Spirit Moon (Anishinaabe). In Europe, ancient pagans called the December full Moon the “Moon Before Yule,” in honor of the Yuletide festival celebrating the return of the sun heralded by winter solstice. and Winter Maker Moon (Western Abenaki). |
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What’s Going on in December
It has been super cold in Denver. Remember this time of year how important it is to stay healthy! The hot, to cold, to hot can reek havoc on our wei qi (think thin candy shell that protects us/ keeps us healthy). Wear a scarf to protect your neck/wind gate, keep a hat on to keep your head warm- your mom was right when she said all the heat is escaping from your head! Keep those knees and ankles covered. Knees and ankles are related to the kidney and bladder channels which are related to your bones. Keep your bones warm and healthy by protecting them from the cold. Everyone is or has been sick lately in Denver and it’s no wonder with the lack of germs we have been exposed to over the past 2 years! All the more reason to take care of yourself! Wash your hands, eat healthy, drink lots of water, SLEEP, and get ACUPUNCTURE! |
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Due to the fact we are all a stress case and running ourselves crazy, this newsletter is about how you can incorporate wellness into the holiday craze! Acupuncture! Massage! Give the gift of health and wellness to those you love and to YOUSELF! Acupuncture and massage can help you stay healthy by boosting your immune system and releasing stress. Who doesn’t need that? And while your at it, add a B12 booster shot to that appointment! $25 gets you a B12 shot which in turns boosts energy, boosts mood, aids in healing of cellular damage, boosts metabolism, can help with sleep, boosts immunity. • Happy Holidays from The Good of Park Hill • |
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