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THE WAXING AND WANING MOON

I never gave much attention to the moon until I realized the benefits of living in accordance with nature.  The Amish plant crops and harvest with reference to the moon.  They use calendars that mark the moon's cycle and weather predictions.  It enables them to be self-sufficient without the need for The Weather Channel or modern conveniences.  Plenty of wise sayings enlighten us to greater understanding of the universe.  Here is one expressed by King David, "When I consider the heavens, the work of God's fingers, the moon and the stars, which God has ordained, what is man?"   Pause today and be mindful of the things we take for granted.  

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOON

Waxing means getting bigger
If you see the moon at end of day
a bright full moon is on the way.

Waning is getting smaller
If you see the moon at early dawn
look real quick before its gone.

If the crescent moon is facing west the moon is waning or getting smaller.
If the crescent moon is facing east the moon is waxing or getting bigger.

AN OLD SAYING TO REMEMBER
Incomplete to the west  ~  the moon will hide in its nest.
Incomplete to the east  ~  the moon will be ready for a feast.