The Lady holds her mystery
in silent waiting orb.
The milky white lantern held
in space of velvet night.
Sun king gives way
as she weaves her veil
of star and ebb and flow.
She speaks not a word;
Her call answered deep
within the heart that turns within.
The Silent Moon is calling
the rite of the Hermit has begun.
This week has held the energy of a powerful full moon, lunar eclipse and the coming of Winter Solstice. Throughout the week the moon remained large, bright and potent for what seemed a longer than usual time and the night extended endlessly in a silent pause of things taking hold, mysteries being revealed and the call to move into the space of inner silence overwhelmingly heard.
In our household, we celebrate Yule as well as the Spirit of Christmas as a time of sharing, homemade gifts, good food and everyone together. With five children, there have not been many holidays where retreating to silence and meditation have been easily accomplished. Yet, despite the noise and busy preparations, there is a different type of stillness I have felt. I have sat under the moon, stood mesmerized as the total eclipse filled the night sky and connected in a more deeply way this week than before. And, now as I sit and write, snow is falling- silently and steadily as though a dusting from Lady Moon’s hand.
The lantern of the Hermit has been lit. And, I eagerly await this call of the silent moon. As the energy of the season begins to settle, each meditation and working will be another step on the Path to return to my inner knowing. The wisdom of the Hermit will Light the way and what lays dormant, will be nurtured and brought to fruition as the days become brighter and longer.
The Magickal Pen 