November’s Celtic Mourning Moon 🌕✨

Posted on by Ilze

The November full moon, also known as the Beaver Moon, marks a time of preparation and reflection. Traditionally, it signified the season when beavers busily built their lodges for winter, a reminder for us to ready ourselves for the colder, quieter months ahead.

In Celtic tradition, this full moon is also called the Mourning Moon or Darkest Depths Moon, symbolizing a time for deep introspection and releasing what no longer serves us as we approach the year’s end.

This moon invites us to reflect on the past year, practice gratitude, and set intentions for renewal. How do you plan to honor this full moon? 🌕

Ilze

Discover more from a day in the life of a latvian mom

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

32 thoughts on “November’s Celtic Mourning Moon 🌕✨”

    1. Thank you so much for your kind words! 💛 The Mourning Moon truly invites deep reflection, doesn’t it? I’d love to know what thoughts or intentions it brings up for you. Do you have any ways or traditions (is that a better fit?) to connect with this time of year’s energy? 🌕✨

      For me, it’s about lighting candles and embracing the quiet moments of these darker days and longer nights. I try to slow down, though with our ongoing DIY renovations, it feels like a never-ending cycle of tasks! Still, this season reminds me of the importance of pausing and finding little moments to reset. 🌿

      Ilze

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

      1. Candles are so wonderfully calming, aren’t they? I light them every day this time of year. I also like to sit quietly with soft music. I have an instrumental Christmas cd I listen to daily 🙂

        Liked by 2 people

        Reply

        1. Candles really do create a wonderfully cozy and calming atmosphere, especially as the days grow shorter. Adding instrumental Christmas music to the mix sounds like the perfect magical touch—I know, cause Spotify Christmas playlist is the main playlist now! 🎄✨

          Do you have a favorite candle scent, or do you lean towards unscented ones? It’s never too early to embrace the Christmas spirit—what a lovely way to welcome the season! 😊

          Like

          Reply

          1. I never burn unscented candles, lol. I like the earthy scents, sandalwood is one of my favorites. I tend to go with the seasons. For fall anything with apple or cinnamon is nice. For winter I usually burn some kind of Christmas tree scent like pine or spruce since I have an artificial tree now. Last year I fell in love with Frankincense!

            Like

            Reply

            1. I do burn unscented candles, preferably bees wax candles 🙂 But I like little “melts” with the aromas. I prefer more floral aromas, but I do live Frankincense as well! 🙂

              Like

              Reply

    1. Thank you so much! 😊 The moon can be such a tricky subject to capture, but it’s so rewarding when it turns out well. I’ve been experimenting with settings and timing to get those clear shots—it’s all about patience and a bit of luck! I can go even closer, but then I need a higher ISO, and this was a cloudy night. I’ll try on a clear night. Have you tried photographing the moon? 🌕📸❤️

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

      1. Yes, and I agree that it’s a tough subject to capture. I think capturing the craters so clearly as you did makes the image perfect! It is moving and we are moving. The moon is 230,000 away so your image is great, Ilze! ❤️

        Liked by 1 person

        Reply

                1. A 200mm zoom and some denoising might do the trick! Or could it be the light pollution from LV (Las Vegas) affecting your night photography? Here in the countryside of LV (Latvia 🙂 ), we’re lucky to have minimal light pollution—not significant enough to interfere.

                  Liked by 1 person

                  Reply

                  1. You could be correct, Ilze, looking south out of my kitchen window, there is lots of light. A short drive out of the city into the open desert as I call it would solve that issue.

                    Liked by 1 person

                    Reply

                    1. What is a “short trip”? Do you often head out there for stargazing or photography? It’s incredible to have such a clear view of the night sky just a short drive away! 😊

                      Liked by 1 person

                    2. From my driveway to Charleston Boulevard then heading west out of the city takes about 15 minutes, that is a short drive for me. A longer, very nice drive is taking Highway 160 west over the pass at Mountain Springs and driving to Pahrump. It’s a smaller town in Nye County.

                      Liked by 1 person

    1. That’s interesting! It’s refreshing to hear a more grounded perspective. 🌕 While some cultures or individuals attach spiritual significance to full moons, it’s perfectly okay to simply admire them for their beauty. Photographers, including me, definitely get excited—it’s such a stunning subject to capture.

      Do you find yourself pausing to enjoy the moon on clear nights, or is it just another part of the night sky for you? 😊

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *