The moon time is a ceremony of life for women and a time for renewal and reflection. It is a time for women to rest, relax and to take care of themselves.
It is said that Grandmother Moon is especially close to women because she governs the woman’s cleansing cycle, the natural cycle of menstruation known as the moon time.
The moon cycle in traditional circles is not viewed negatively but seen as it was intended, a gift to women. It is a time to cleanse themselves mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually and to prepare for new life. It is considered a time of power, second only to the ability of the Great Spirit to give life. That is how strong that power is.
Some teachings say that when women are on their moon time, the Creator comes closer to them. When women are on their moon time, their power is at its strongest and moves in a counter clockwise direction, an undoing energy if you will. Most other ceremonies proceed in a different energy, a clockwise (sun wise) direction and therefore the two are incompatible.
Based on this teaching from our elders it is advised that women on their time do not prepare foods or medicines, take part in ceremonies or use the pipes and other sacred items.
So Ladies please, if you're on your time don't make plans to attend. If you do attend and come on your time and I've seen the lodge make this happen if you're close, immediately proceed to the kitchen area and let one of the ladies know so we can move your things to a special area and reestablish your camp.
(If you are able to leave it's recommended but we don't expect that if you're traveling with others.)
In ending it’s our hope that this information has helped clarify that asking women not to enter into ceremony is out of respect for their personal time and nothing more.
Note-
This is meant as a guide as it relates to our ceremony only and is up to the discretion of the individual beyond it as to use of their sacred items and attendance of other ceremonies.
It is said that Grandmother Moon is especially close to women because she governs the woman’s cleansing cycle, the natural cycle of menstruation known as the moon time.
The moon cycle in traditional circles is not viewed negatively but seen as it was intended, a gift to women. It is a time to cleanse themselves mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually and to prepare for new life. It is considered a time of power, second only to the ability of the Great Spirit to give life. That is how strong that power is.
Some teachings say that when women are on their moon time, the Creator comes closer to them. When women are on their moon time, their power is at its strongest and moves in a counter clockwise direction, an undoing energy if you will. Most other ceremonies proceed in a different energy, a clockwise (sun wise) direction and therefore the two are incompatible.
Based on this teaching from our elders it is advised that women on their time do not prepare foods or medicines, take part in ceremonies or use the pipes and other sacred items.
So Ladies please, if you're on your time don't make plans to attend. If you do attend and come on your time and I've seen the lodge make this happen if you're close, immediately proceed to the kitchen area and let one of the ladies know so we can move your things to a special area and reestablish your camp.
(If you are able to leave it's recommended but we don't expect that if you're traveling with others.)
In ending it’s our hope that this information has helped clarify that asking women not to enter into ceremony is out of respect for their personal time and nothing more.
Note-
This is meant as a guide as it relates to our ceremony only and is up to the discretion of the individual beyond it as to use of their sacred items and attendance of other ceremonies.