A Blue Moon, any way you cut the definitions, is an unusual occurrence.
Tonight’s Blue Moon is the second occurrence for this
calendar year, and we won’t have another until 2015!
I say: if a Blue Moon is an unusual occurrence, then this
should be cause for a celebration!
However, let’s not make it a loud, raucous party. Perhaps, instead,
the Blue Moon could be treated as an unusual opportunity to take time out for
reflection, relaxation and rejuvenation. Maybe a cuppa will be just the thing
for you!
An Infusion for a Blue Moon
Equal Parts blended in a tea ball or loose in the bottom of
your teapot:
BASIL leaves– stimulates mental clarity, concentration and
memory
LEMON BALM leaves – a simple sedative, mood elevator works
well with other herbs
LAVENDER leaves and buds – stimulates memory, helps with
headaches
ROSE flowers or buds– soothing on the nerves
ROSEMARY leaves and flowers – both stimulates and calms the
system, standard infusion
SPEARMINT or CATNIP leaves – restorative, stimulant, fuel
the imagination
SAGE leaves – a calming restorative, lowers blood pressure
Prepare as a standard infusion, steeping your desired
mixture of these herbs and flowers in boiled water for 15 to 20 minutes, 32 measures
water to 1 measure of the infusion mixture. Pull out the tea ball or strain the
infusion into your favorite mug. Sweeten or not, as you like. A bit of lemon
juice might be lovely, if you choose.
What makes this infusion blue for a Blue Moon is the blue
flower of rosemary and the blue bud of lavender.
Sit back in a comfortable chair, sip the infusion. Listen to
soothing music or to the silence that surrounds you. Let calm and silence fill
you. Let your brain and body feel refreshed.
And then, let your mind wander in focused memory and
reflection. Be filled by your experience of this gift you are giving to
yourself.
You know I am not a doctor, so any information I have to
offer is not a prescription, but a soothing recipe.
Peace be with and in you!
