In
a recent search of the library shelves I chose a biography Black Elk Speaks subtitled “Being the Life Story of a Holy Man
of the Oglala Sioux. I have not reached
the adult stage in Black Elk’s life yet but I am fascinated by his maturing
process. So far in the story the strong
beliefs have not been revealed. But the
sacredness of nature is always present. What I really want to share are some of
the names of the months as they carry their own spirituality. Enjoy! |
| Black Elk card by Robert Lentz |
Moon
of the Snowblind (March)—leaving this behind
Moon
of the Red Grass Appearing (April) welcoming this month
Moon
of the Popping Trees (December)
Moon
of the Changing Season (October)
Moon
of the Falling Leaves (November; October in another site)
When
the Plums are Scarlet (September)
Moon
of the Red Cherries (July)
Moon
When the Cherries are ripe (Late July)
Moon
of Making Fat (June)
Moon
of black Cherries (August)
I also have to share an additional phrase that
is such a lovely sight: ”the bitten Moon”
Sr. Mary Rabe, OSB
