Focus on the light

Yesterday was the launch of a moon destined rocket, called Artemis Moon Mission. The spacecraft is called Artemis II, a very significant project causing happiness. The last time astronauts were sent to the moon was in 1972, and that was 54 years ago. Back then the rocket was called Apollo. 

Naming the crafts after this Olympian brother and sister from Greek mythology gives the whole programme a certain mystical vibe, even though the space mission teams' aim is scientific. And everything about space travel is (to me) rather boring. It's technical of hard dry facts, data, mathematics and formula. However I can't help but see the magic around it.  

It was launched on April Fool's Day! Even NASA (National aeronautics and space administration) have acknowledged that yes Artemis II launch is on April Fool's Day but they also said "it isn't a joke". No one knows where April Fool's Day comes from, why it started, when it began or its deep origins others than its worldwide recognised. It might be significant here, as the Artemis moon mission took off that day, at a time when the world braces for a Pink Moon.

April's full moon is called the Pink Moon. The colour pink was named because of the bloom of spring flowers, especially blossoms and moss phlox. The moss phlox is native to the Americas and is a bright creeping plant with star shaped flowers. Its rich odour gets mistaken by people for marijuana! This pink moon has already risen. And Artemis's arrow will reach the pink moon.

Use this time to launch yourself into a new phase. Think ahead, look forward to the future and don't dwell on the negative. Spring is a time of fertility and growth, new beginnings and renewal. While the news is full of stories to make many anxious, fed up, feeling helpless and angry, the moon is always present. You are you, and you know things about yourself that no one else does. So you can embrace your inner hidden self and overcome influences from the draining misery outside.  Find your inner strength. Run wild and free. Learn more about nature and accept that you're part of the Earth and all the animals and such biodiversity. While the moon is full, you can look within and find your confidence and inner peace.  

Storm Valkyrie 🩷