Chandra, the Moon (fromhttp://www.iyogaclub.com/en/articles/yoga-theory/925-chandra-the-moon.html)
[The name Chandra derives from the root chand to shine, to rejoice, to be delighted. So moon stands for fullness, purity, beauty, and joy. In India, Chandra is an uncle to young and old.
In mythology the moon is said to rise from the churned ocean of milk. It showers nectar and nourishes the potency of medicinal herbs. So it is also called oshadhîsha.
Chandra is depicted as the Lord of the 27 stars. As Chandra showed partiality to one star, Rohini, he was cursed by the father of the stars, Daksha. This accounts for the waxing and waning of the moon. The curse, however, becomes a blessing. Shiva gives refuge to the humiliated moon and wears the crescent moon in his matted locks. So Shiva is called Chandramauli.
Moreover, the 'digit' of the moon obtained an important status, the chandra kala or the lunar measurement of time. The period of waxing and waning moons became a month."] The gracious, benevolent, radiant moon... touchstone to the daughter of Daksha.I love the Story of things, rising as it does from the center root to different cultures, wearing different clothing, but all the same, seemingly disguised. In a conversation earlier, it was revealed that my super power was distraction (I think it's only one of many...) from discomfort.It's oh so creative and potentially disturbing to think of what costume I might be wearing. Hope it's not too tight! I might have to go out in the broad daylight. Most likely... however ('that was a nice drum break' from Beck's "Where It's At" and before, I think...)The cooling moon clothes all in scintillating light - I remember that and feel it too. The tiniest sliveriest crescent is my favorite of the gorgeous moon phases. I haven't been out in days and have lost track of where it's at ;).M u s t r e c t i f y s i t u a t i o n s o o n.