Beaver Moon & Total Lunar EclipseNovember 8th, 2022 |
This year, November’s Beaver Moon is accompanied by a total lunar eclipse! During a lunar eclipse, the moon, sun, and earth stand in a line with the earth in the middle, causing our planet’s shadow to be cast onto the moon. This gives the full Moon a reddish, coppery hue, as well as the nickname “Blood Moon.” Read more about what a Blood Moon is—and isn’t. This total lunar eclipse will be visible from most of North America, reaching its maximum at approximately 6:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 8. Be sure to convert to your local time zone to find out when to look for the eclipse! In the Eastern U.S. and Canada, the Moon will be very close to setting at this time, so try to find a location with a clear view of the western horizon. Why the “Beaver” Moon? This is the time of year when beavers begin to take shelter in their lodges, having laid up sufficient stores of food for the long winter ahead. During the time of the fur trade in North America, it was also the season to trap beavers for their thick, winter-ready pelts. November’s moon names highlight the actions of animals preparing for winter and the onset of the colder days ahead. Digging (or Scratching) Moon, a Tlingit name, evokes the image of animals foraging for fallen nuts and shoots of green foliage, and of bears digging their winter dens. The Dakota and Lakota term Deer Rutting Moon refers to the time when deer are seeking out mates and the Algonquin Whitefish Moon describes the spawning time for this fish. In reference to the seasonal change of November, this moon has been called the Frost Moon by the Cree and Assiniboine peoples and the Freezing Moon by the Anishinaabe—for good reason, as winter is right around the corner! |
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What’s Going on in November★ Element: Metal ★ Season: Fall ★ Direction: West ★ Colors: White ★ Taste: Pungent ★ Climate: Dryness ★ Stages of Development: Harvest ★ Number: 9 ★ Animal: Mammals (Dogs) ★ Grains: Hemp ★ Yin Organ: Lung ★ Yang Organ: Large Intestine ★ Sense Organ: Nose ★ Tissue: Skin ★ Emotion: Sadness ★ Sounds: Crying Large Intestine The main function of the large intestine is to receive food and drink from the small intestine. Sadness causes a deficiency of qi in the lung and large intestine. Worry depletes the lung qi which fails to descend and to help the large intestine in its function. This results in stagnation of qi in large intestine – causing abdominal distension, pain, constipation. Anger, frustration, and resentment affect the large intestine causing qi stagnation in this organ. The main mental-emotional aspect of the large intestine is its influence on our capacity for “letting go” and for not dwelling on the past. Several large intestine points affect our capacity for letting go and many also calm the mind. We are entering the holiday season and with that can bring stress and anxiety for many people. Make sure you take the time to take care of YOU! That means getting enough sleep, eating well, exercise, meditation, massages, and acupuncture! Self care is health care. Book an appointment with any of the ladies at Bodies on Point. Want to dive deeper into a health and wellness plan? Talk to Sara about food recommendations, b12, and herbs! |
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It’s Officially Soup SeasonWhat better way to wrap up a busy day than with a warm bowl of soup? Ingredients Slice and sauté the white parts of the leeks in olive oil with 2 cloves minced garlic, salt and pepper until tender |
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