| In addition to the Major Spiritual
Festivals, both the Lunar and Solar cycles have been used to mark the times when the
impact of the flow of cosmic or divine energies are most powerful. Traditionally, these
times have been used for individual and group focused meditation. The full moon period
lasts for five days — three days prior to the full moon, the day of occurrence, and
two days following. The first half of the Lunar Cycle—New Moon to Full
Moon—is one of intensification, absorption and accumulation. The second half of the
cycle—Full Moon to New Moon—is one of assimilation and distribution. When
working within the ebb and flow of the full cycle, newly acquired energy keeps inflowing
and outflowing channels open, and prevents emotional, mental and physical congestion which
may otherwise be experienced as physical discomfort.
In 2008 the important Solar and Lunar dates are
as follows:
SOLAR CYCLE
| EVENT |
NORTHERN
HEMISPHERE |
SOUTHERN
HEMISPHERE |
DATE |
| Equinox |
Vernal
Autumnal |
Autumnal
Vernal |
March 20
Sept 22 |
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Solstice |
Summer
Winter |
Winter
Summer |
June 20
Dec 21 |
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