Chapter Meeting

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Presentation Title: Nature of the Moon

Presentation Summary: Known by many as the Moonlady, Amy Martin will share her deep knowledge of the Moon. You’ll be a pro-level Moon watcher after this talk, with a deep understanding of how Moon phases are created. Become able to predict where the Moon will be at any time with some great timing tips on when the Moon rises and sets in each phase. Understand synchrony which creates tides and causes us to only see one side of the Moon. Discover how synchrony led to life on Earth and how the Moon stabilizes the planet to enable human life to evolve. Learn how Full Moons at perigee create Super Moons and how perihelion makes the winter Moon much brighter. Get insight into the Moon’s metaphoric qualities. Learn how you can live in tune with the Moon with gardening based on the lunar phases. Find reasons for celebration in global lunar-based holidays and significant New and Full Moons. Sit back for an astronomical, anthropological, and yet poetic, image-filled talk about our Moon.

Name of Speaker: Amy Martin

Brief Bio: Amy has been an acolyte of the Moon since she was a child when it gave her hope in difficult times. As an adult, she’s studied the Moon deeply and continues to do so. She’s traveled across the continent just to experience its exceptional moments in special places. On many New and Full Moons, she can be found in her backyard or local parks, meditating, and communing with the Moon by herself or leading walks with others. She also enjoys a good howl. For all these reasons, she’s known as the Moonlady.

A journalist and writer for over 40 years, Amy Martin, is the author of Wild DFW: Explore the Amazing Nature of Dallas-Fort Worth, Itchy Business: How to Treat the Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rash, Prevent Exposure and Eradicate the Plant, and Holy Smokes: Loose Herbs & Hot Embers for Intense Group Smudges & Smoke Prayers. She is currently senior features writer for GreenSourceDFW, profiling parks, preserves, and the people who protect them. Find her writings at Moonlady.com.

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