Reflected-in-the-Moon.mp3
Reflected-in-the-Moon.mp3
Reflected-in-the-Moon-Pt-2.mp3
Reflected-in-the-Moon-Pt-2.mp4
Reflected-in-the-Moon-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Mother bear
(Coming soon)
Bearing cubs
(Reflected in the moon)
[Bridge]
A strong shine
(A strong sign)
Through the Medicine Wheel
(The spirits reveal)
[Refrain]
Mother bear
(Coming soon)
Bearing cubs
(Reflected in the moon)
Can’t buck the trend
(The antlers appear)
They tend to up-end
(The meaning of fear)
[Bridge]
A strong shine
(A strong sign)
Through the Medicine Wheel
(The spirits reveal)
The reasons
(Turning through the seasons)
Turning round (and round and round)
[Refrain]
Mother bear
(Coming soon)
Bearing cubs
(Reflected in the moon)
Can’t buck the trend
(The antlers appear)
They tend to up-end
(The meaning of fear)
Somehow wolf packs howl
(On cold winter nights)
With tenacity and veracity
(Reflected sunlight tonight)
[Outro]
Reflected in the moon
(Shining down… sunlight)
A strong shine
(A strong sign)
Through (the Medicine Wheel)
The spirits (reveal)
The rhymes for a reason
(Turn another season)
Turning round (and round and round)
ABOUT THE SONG: Monthly Native moon names associated with strength
Including the Buck Moon, Wolf Moon, Strong Sun Moon, and moons connected with bears. It’s important to remember that moon names vary among different Native American tribes, each with its own unique interpretations.
- Buck Moon: The July full moon is named for the time of year when male deer (bucks) begin growing new antlers. Antlers represent strength and virility as they signify the male deer’s power during the peak of summer.
- Wolf Moon: The January full moon is named for the wolf packs that howl during the cold winter nights, representing tenacity and strength. While historically associated with hunger, wolves actually howl to reinforce social bonds and mark their territory.
- Strong Sun Moon: According to some Medicine Wheel traditions, this is a moon of rapid growth and trust that occurs around the summer solstice. It is associated with a strong connection to the heart and the ability to work from that center, which develops courage and power.
- Bear Moon: Several tribes associate moons with bears, typically around January or February, the time when bear cubs are born. The bear is a symbol of strength and introspection in many Native cultures. For the Miami people, the “Black Bear Moon” (December/February) is named for the mother bears giving birth, which signifies vitality and power.
- Thunder Moon: Another name for the July full moon is the Thunder Moon, referring to the frequent thunderstorms during this period. The power and intensity of thunder are a direct link to strength.
- Hunter’s Moon: For some tribes, the October full moon signifies the time for hunting animals that are fattened up before winter. It represents the resourcefulness and survival skills necessary for the harsh winter months.
From the album “Strength“