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Understanding this sacred and metaphysical aspect of the moon and its many aspects moon requires faith in our ancestral lineage of myths and storytelling, in the profane and the profound of our multifaceted existence, and our everyday cultural shine and shadow of lifes experiences (the latter immortalised in Pink Floyds magnum opus, The Dark Side Of The Moon). Most importantly, we need to believe that beyond the physical, there is the psychic world of intuition, dreams, visions and phantasies, what the eminent psychiatrist Carl Jung called prima materia, the unconscious world. It is no wonder, that in full moon ceremonies performed across the world, with bhav, or spiritual attitude, the sanctity of the moons 28-day cycle is deeply cherished. The cyclethe waxing and the waning of the mooncircling the Tree of Life, the seers say, activates our moods, emotions and desires. And upon deep meditation and reflection, perhaps, gives us a glimpse of the joy of living in the now. It is seeing the roots, trunk and branches of creation all at once, with a sense of awe, wonder, and of course, immense gratitude. And we all have all felt it, as with gratitude comes inner calm or bliss. This is spiritual sustainabilityknowing that all creation is sacred and we are all one.

The cycle of life and death, bloom and decay, the finite and the infinite, symbolised by the celestial journey of Purnamafrom the fullness of the moon, to Amavasya, the absence of the mooncan have a profound impact on our inner wellness. Ancient moon rituals of creating a sacred space, setting intentions, spreading love, which originated in the rich heritage of India, Egypt and Babylonia, amongst others, are practised till date, especially by indigenous communities. If it sounds hokum to some, that is okay. But if we believe in the laws of attraction, there is every possibility that we will manifest and realise our dreamsnot only of material wealth and well-being, but of spiritual wealth, which is the building block of compassionate people who respect the environmentearth-loving sentient beings who become better, more elevated version of themselves.

An image of Europa, Jupiters moon, captured at dawn using a violet filter, NASA Image and Video Library

The new moon is often called the seed moon, a time for the seeding and planting of new ideas. Natures wondrous cycles teach us everything about inner and outer cleansingfrom spring cleaning of homes to the birth of new ideas, of clearing the residues of harsh winters and sunbathing or moon-bathing in order to welcome new journeys in life. The seeds that you plant in the new moon are nurtured in the quarter moon and reach fruition in the full moon.

So here is a thought. In our current world, full of strife and uncertainty, the moon can teach us the calm in the cyclical order of the cosmos, our interconnectedness and our inherent power to rise, rejuvenate and rejoice. So go ahead and plant your seeds in the new moon and decide how you want to spend your time on Mother Earth.

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Moonlight Kingdom: Lunar movements and their association with the body and mind - VOGUE India