09/07/2025
Dear Relatives, we will have a full lunar eclipse (although not visible in the west) Sep 7/8 —an important time to give special honor to Maala Mecha Mukvae (Yaqui), Mother Moon.
During this time, we recall the teachings of the abuelas who although of different tribes held and continue to hold similar wisdom about full moons, eclipses, and pregnancy. Today and the next three days our pregnant relatives should remain indoors during the energy of the full moon and especially during the eclipse —while wearing a red or black sash, belt, or thick cord around their waist to which a metal safety pin or set of keys is attached. This is for their and the baby’s wellbeing and protection from the powerful cosmic forces. The rest of the family’s responsibility is to care for them and the baby: shower them with love, good food, affirmative prayers and uplifting laughter. This custom is such a beautiful blessing! It makes my heart so happy to see many of our families relearning and following these old ways.
Another way to show sacred reciprocity to the grandmother moon during the eclipse: In some Native/Indigenous traditions, along with reverent prayers, members who are not pregnant will go outside and bang pots and pans, beat drums, blow conch shells, sing, or set off fireworks; the energy created is offered up to give grandmother moon strength and vitality so she can continue on her journey across the heavens and shine brightly after being covered by the sun.
In this as in all ways, please always ask for guidance from your own tribal elders.
Join tomorrow evening from wherever you are, at any time sunset and on, with all of us across the country and the world who will be in ceremony, individually or in community, offering fire, water, incense, songs, and prayers to our beloved Mother Moon. It is only right to do our small part (small, but mighty when united), to help restore balance to our world.
May the high spiritual light of our grandmother Moon shine brightly upon you;
May these times of transformation bring your sacred calling to the forefront.
May the Ancestors & all holy beings protect and guide you.
May we forgive and be forgiven.
May the world be restored through actions guided by wisdom, goodness, and compassion for all of creation.
May all who read these words be blessed with all they need in a good way to live their life with peace, prosperity, and fulfillment.
May wisdom-justice prevail.
May prayers made with a good heart be answered with ease and grace.
With love, For all our Relations.
Maestra Grace Sesma
Curanderismo, the Healing Art of Mexico
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https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/what-to-expect-blood-moon-total-lunar-eclipse-sept-7-2025
Please go to https://linktr.ee/GraceSesma?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5abff7b0-8eee-454e-a81c-c44388539b2a for links to the full moon bath and other sources.
