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Doctor Chang Tosaporn reveals how to harness the power of moonlight for enhancing personal energy, influence, and charm.
Steps for Moonlight Bathing
After setting up your Moon Festival altar, the belief is that when the moon is directly overhead at 90 degrees, you may begin the moonlight bath. This practice can be performed each month, depending on the most auspicious timing for the individual, not necessarily on the Moon Festival day. (Some people may choose to perform it during the Moon's auspicious phases to request wealth.) The full moon’s power, especially during the waxing phase, is said to be the most potent. This belief is widely known for enhancing personal power, charm, and compassion, as told in the legends of the Moon Festival.
The moon is widely recognized as a symbol of completeness and prosperity. It is believed that by offering prayers to the moon, one can attract abundance and fulfillment into their life. In astrology, the moon is also seen as a representative of luck, charm, and compassion.
Thus, moon worship is considered a means to enhance good fortune, while also promoting charm and kindness to those around you.
The Legend of the Moon Festival
The Moon Festival, a tradition rooted in Chinese culture, originated as a celebration of the harvest season. The first fruits gathered would be offered in reverence to ancestors during the Chinese harvest festival. Later, the full moon night became a time for festivities marking the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is the second-largest celebration for the Chinese community after the Lunar New Year.
The Chinese believe that the moon serves as a medium for thoughts and memories. If someone in the family is far away, they are encouraged to gaze at the moon, as it becomes a way to send their love and thoughts to those they hold dear.
After the moon worship ceremony, once the incense and candles are extinguished, mooncakes are shared among family members. Each mooncake is divided into equal portions according to the number of people in the family, symbolizing good fortune for everyone.
The Moon Festival is truly special as it brings families together, allowing them to reunite and participate in the rituals and ceremonies as a group, strengthening their bond.
