Full Moon Rising
“Full Moon Rising” is an early chapter in my upcoming memoir, Changing Woman Speaks: From Lost to Found in the Navajo Beauty Way. We’re about to begin a baby blessing ceremony in California for my niece’s newborn, but the godmother is not allowed to come in because she’s on her moon cycle. Tensions arise in the non-native circle because they don’t understand why she’s not welcome, and the woman feels disrespected.
The sacredness and power of a woman’s moon cycle are explained through the teachings of Changing Woman, the Navajo diety of this Earth plane. As the powerful energies of a woman’s moon cycle are acknowledged, we learn how the bleeding time of month is not compatible with a ceremony praying for the delicate energies of a newborn. It is these teachings and more that are explained in this chapter.
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Brenda Beck
Brenda Kay Beck has walked in two worlds for over thirty-five years as a successful publisher, award-winning author, film producer, and a practitioner of the Navajo Beauty Way. She helps the diné, Navajo people, preserve their ancient stories and teachings, and offers her skills as a cultural bridge in these changing times. Learn More
