In the darkness of ascending water element,
moving to peak at Winter Solstice,
the rain stops, the clouds disperse, shining stars poke through,
the bright full moon radiantly illuminates the land,
then the Earth blocks the Sun, partially,
an evil omen as this eclipse lasts hours,
awaken early, do mantras, do potent practice,
to benefit all, known and unknown, seen and unseen,
the inauspicious light is capped with a lens of Bodhicitta,
of metta, karuna, equanimity and joy,
the eclipse can now bring benefit too, if you practice virtue,
choose the quiet, introspective path now,
it is time to go within, to withdraw, to contemplate, to review,
meditation will bring great benefit over the next month,
may we all dream of dakinis!
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 