Several hundred years working in the bar business has supplied my mental library with volumes of fascinating tales.  Viewing human behavior from behind the bar affords many opportunities to witness a full spectrum of individual approaches toward this wonderful life.  Subjects who partake in the practice of alcohol consumption can be particularly interesting.

Among the scrolls of acquired wisdom issued within the service and hospitality industry, awareness of the current moon phase is standard procedure.  The potential for strange behavior exists during any night in the bar, but none so plentiful and certain as during a Full Moon.  If you think that moon cycles have very little effect on human behavior, I wager that an experienced bartender would heartily disagree.  Prepping before the door opens for business always includes a heightened awareness during a Full Moon.  Most employees who work within an establishment that serves liquor will automatically elevate to “alert status” when they know that the moon is ripe.

Just as it is well-known throughout the hospitality industry, the Full Moon Phenomena is understood within most of the medical profession, as well.  Full moon shifts are as busy for the brute squad of a liquor establishment as they are for the members of an emergency room staff.  Just ask a nurse:)

Having a proper grasp on our relationship with the cycle of life is elemental in the practice of self-expansion and conscious awareness.  A good witch pays attention to the moon phases for several reasons, one of which includes knowing the optimum occasions to ‘add’ and ’subtract’ certain aspects of one’s total being.  Just as a New Moon provides a reminder to take out the garbage in our life, the Full Moon offers the opportune time to welcome those facets of life that we do want to experience.

The current Mead Moon is yet another memo-to-Self.  Every human being is creating their current life story, whether it is by pure default, or by conscious and deliberate intention.  Should a person choose to hone their directional skills regarding the course of their own adventure, the Full Moon provides the perfect opportunity to invite that which you find appealing into your journey.  Whether it is a beneficial feature of the emotional, spiritual, mental, or physical realm (or something that will serve you in all four!) is your choice.

Treat this as an occasion to compose your own private guest list of ‘who’ will be invited to the Party of You!  Pen your list of desired thoughts and emotions on formal stationary, use a stick and write them in the sand, or just recite your itemized desires out loud to yourself, or another person, under the light of the full moon.

Gathering with friends and family, or allowing yourself sacred space alone are equally effective when summoning the energy of personal transformation.  Full Moon rites are as individual as you are.  Whatever method you decide upon this weekend, give yourself a minute to admire the glow.  With focused intention, I will be with you to partake in the practice of compiling our “wish lists” during this most splendid Full Moon.

That includes you, too, Dennis.

To all of our brave and spirited fellow beings who will be working the Loony Toon Shift this weekend, I trust that you will offer yourself a private moment to breathe in only that which you truly desire in the story of you.  Your beautiful Self deserves it.

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