North Star Pathways

Whispers

Don't forget ....................To listen up

Just say "Yes" or "No"

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm,

but how to dance in the rain.'

The October Moon

Hunter's Moon, Moon of Falling Leaves

The Hunter's Moon (also known as Blood Moon or Sanguine Moon) is the first full moon after the Harvest moon, which is the full moon nearest the Autumnal equinox.

The Hunter's Moon and Harvest Moon are not brighter, smaller, or yellower than during other times of the year. But all full moons have their own special characteristics, based primarily on the whereabouts of the ecliptic in the sky at the time of year that these moons are visible. The full moons of September, October, and November, as seen from the northern hemisphere - which correspond to the full moons of March, April and May as seen from the southern hemisphere - are well known in the folklore of the sky.

In general, the moon rises about 50 minutes later each day, as it moves in orbit around Earth. All full moons rise around the time of sunset. The Harvest Moon and Hunter's Moon are special because - as seen from the northern hemisphere - the time of moonrise on successive evenings is shorter than usual. In other words, the moon rises approximately 30 minutes later, from one night to the next, as seen from about 40 degrees N. latitude, for several evenings around the full Hunter's or Harvest Moons.

Thus there is no long period of darkness between sunset and moonrise, around the time of these full moons. In times past, this feature of these autumn moons was said to help hunters tracking their prey (or, in the case of the Harvest Moon, farmers working in the fields). They could continue tracking their prey (or bringing in their crops) by moonlight even when the sun had gone down. Hence the name Hunter's (or Harvest) Moon.

The reason for the shorter-than-usual rising time between successive moonrises around the time of the Harvest and Hunter's Moon is that the ecliptic - or plane of Earth's orbit around the sun - makes a narrow angle with respect to the horizon in the evening in autumn.

In the northern hemisphere, the Hunter's Moon appears in October or November, usually in October. Traditionally, it was a feast day in parts of western Europe and among some Native American tribes, called simply the Feast of the Hunter's Moon, though the celebration had largely died out by the 1700s. There is a large historical reenactment by that name in Lafayette, Indiana during the early part of October.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

Mahatma Gandhi

On the Road

Oominah White Dove Crow is on the Road many weeks at this time without breaks in-between. The call volume requesting return calls is great. Please be patient and know that your call will be monitored and returned by one of her students. If you have something personal to share with Oominah it is best to write this in a letter. If there is an emergency we will do our best to get back to you immediately.

Medicine Women and Men have many obligations to the people. As they step up to these things Creator and their Elders ask them to do, some of the earthly duties like answering the phone, having time to themselves, even sleep must be forgone. Thank you for your understanding.

An Evolving Course by Rumi

We began as mineral.

We emerged into plant life and

into the animal state, and the to being human.

And always we have forgotten our former states,

except in early spring, when we dimly recall being green again.

That is how a young person turns toward a teacher,

how a baby leans toward the breast,

without knowing the secret of its desire,

yet turning instinctively.

So human kind is being led along an evolving course

through this migration of intelligences,

and though we seem to be sleeping,

there is an inner wakefulness that directs the dream.

It will eventually startle us back

to the truth of who we are.

Oominah White Dove Crow

with the guidance of Straight Arrow

Steps Up to Continue Pipe Teaching

FULL MOON AND SACRED PIPE

Teaching and Ceremony

November 15th Saturday

We beheld the Full Face of Grandmother Moon on August 16th after Oominah presented Pipe Teaching for the first time in this area. We enjoyed a wonderful time of gathering, sharing, and meeting new people. Creator has brought us together on purpose for good purpose.

Please see Schedule Page for more information

Fire Medicine 2009

July 16 through the 20th

We have begun to prepare for this Sacred High Ceremony.

Women's Retreat 2009

Flyers will be arriving soon

March 13, 14, 15 in 2009

We are delighted to announce that we have reserved a marvelous location

for next year's Eleventh Women's Retreat. This will be held at Sandscrest

which is situated atop 250 acres of sloping hills and hardwood forests

in West Virginia located just 15 minutes from Wheeling .

Sandscrest is a haven for those seeking to rest mind, body and spirit.

The Sandcrest Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to preserving and maintaining

the singular wish of Harry and Helen Sands which was

to operate this beautiful land as a non-profit

conference and spiritual retreat Center.

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We sat on the edge of the earth,

with our feet dangling over the side and

marveled that we had found each other.

December 17th Talking Circle

There will be local and out of town students for this gathering. After Talking Circle we will have Santa Nibbles and enjoy a gift exchange. Please bring one gift wrapped (not over $10) to exchange.

13 Moons and the Vision of the Snow Ghost

This high ceremony will be presented on Oominah's land. There are overnight accommodations available for a nominal fee in nearby motels and in the trailer on the land. Many students are also opening their homes.

January 10th, 2009

Watch Whispers for more information as the date draws nearer.