Daily temperatures remain in the high 20s to early 30s - I travelled to Melbourne during the waxing Moon, and enjoyed their cooler weather, and the luxury of wearing long sleeved tops. It rained for several days while I was away, but generally there has been plenty of sun.

With the onset of autumn, the days are becoming noticibly shorter as we move towards Mabon - at 6.30pm, it is very firmly dusk, and there's not enough light to read by when walking home from the train station. After Mabon, I will begin getting home in the dark, and when we get closer to Yule, leaving home in the dark as well. While I enjoy the cooler temperatures, seeing no sunshine at home during the week is wearying.

Everything in the garden continues to grow with great vigour - the herbs are doing well, and I have planned to do some garden maintenance this weekend, including some much needed mulching as grass and weeds are growing up around the bases of our trees.

I have been somewhat preoccupied with work during this moon, although the full moon came during the midst of what I hope is a lifestyle change - an exercise routine which I've been sticking to, and a healthier diet. Let's hope I stick with it.