Last night we witnessed a full moon, total lunar eclipse and what a sight she was! I am a moon watcher and mark the passage of my lifetime through watching the changing phases of the moon. And, in doing so, no matter what phase I am in, by watching the moon, who in reality never changes, I realize that in reality I am always whole just like La Luna. And, just like by moon watching, I also mark the passage of my life through chronicling what I discover and learn about each cannabis strain, each week.

This week I discovered two strains that I have never seen before and that helped me see the shadows of myself with more clarity and compassion. Both of these strains were perfect examples of the science that goes on behind cannabis strains and how I like them,are truly connected to everyone and to the world at large.

The first strain was Orange Fanta. It is a poly-hybrid cross of Platinum Gelato Chem x Agent Orange. Platinum Gelato Chem is (Plat. Girl Scout Cookies x Gelato Chem (Larry Bird x (Chem 91 x Chem D)-wow there’s a lot of genetic technology happening in this strain. All that genetic fancy footwork was done by Seattle Chronic Seeds and the result is a really delicious orange soda flavor and aroma.

One of my favorite strains is Orange Velvet because of its soft citrusy flavor and giggle provoking effects and this strain produced very similar mellow uplifting and a bit euphoric effects. It’s flavor is just like orange soda and it is also sweet and bubbly. It’s appearance looks similar to it’s parents Agent Orange and Gelato and it was a sweet treat on a Sunday afternoon, while waiting for the moon to eclipse.

My next strain still influenced by the lunar eclipse was Mendo Montage. Mendo Montage is hybrid strain that displays the genetic skills of Gage Green Genetics. Again, like Orange Fanta, this strain was created by some pretty nifty genetics-by crossing cross between Mendo Purps and Crystal Locomotive F1 . The resulting hybrid strain is evenly balanced between indica and sativa at first, but like many other hybrids when you consume more-the indica parent becomes dominant and you become couch locked.

The flavor of this strain is all Mendo Purps-tasting like sweet grape candy. As I eluded to, the effects of this strain start with a visually and mentally uplifting mental buzz and then be followed up by a calming effect without being too narcotic. However, consume even more and be sure to be close to your couch.

Eclipses always bring endings and endings are always followed by beginnings. I let go of so much that no longer served any purpose in my life in the past couple of months. Now, I am free to allow the new to come to me. And you can bet, there will always be new weed strains for me to discover and to share with you.