Lunar Twilight - The Last Echo of 2022 in 2023

 

Happy New Year, but alas for January 2023 we have a 20 day transition period due to the phases of Moon.  The New Year is based upon one trip around the Sun, but the Moon has its own schedule.  In this case, the last Moon of 2022 till carry on in January until January 20, 2023.  Thus when the Sun sets for the first 20 days of January 2023, it reverts to the year 2022 in a spiritual sense.  Thus we have 20 extra days to make amends, clemency, and say good bye.  This is a time of soulful reflection.  

 The song Porcelain by Moby captures the reflective feels of this open holiday for all.    

In contrast to other holiday's that have candle mast, all the candles are lit at the first night at sunset.  When the lowest candle goes out the rest are blown out until then next following day at sunset, as the Moon is allowed to rule the skies alone.  Eventually, as each night progresses, there will be fewer and fewer candles until one is left.  Also note, that candles are synchronized to the phases of the Moon, thus it reflects the luminosity of the Moon.  Upon the last night, all the candles will be out when there is a New Moon. 

Of vexillological value, in one of the official videos to feature Moby's Porcelin, a barber's pole can be seen in the window.  This red, white, and blue striped device is a near universal symbol where one can walk in as one person and walk out and become something new.