April McMurtry and I had so much moon magic to cover in the last episode that we decided to have a follow-up discussion. It could not have been more timely - in this episode we talk about the meaning of lunar eclipses, time as both a construct of control AND a potential force for good, and how aligning with lunar cycles of time can help dismantle forces of oppression.
You can learn more about April, the courses she offers and The Moon is My Calendar Journal here.
For those who are interested in a deep dive into the history of time-keeping, April suggests the following books:
Mapping Time: The Calendar and Its history, by E.G. Richards
Empires of Time: Calendars, Clocks and Culture, by Anthony F. Aveni
In this episode, April briefly references the retrograde period of the planet Venus and its parallel to the story of the Sumerian Goddess Inanna's descent. This article provides a nice summary of Inanna's story and a look at is connection to Venus.
For those white-bodied listeners who seek to continue learning about racial injustice and dismantling oppressive systems, Showing up for Racial Justice has many chapters and a wealth of resources.