Rites of the full Harvest Moon - Sept/Oct 2020
Rites of the full Harvest Moon - Sept/Oct 2020
Celebration of the Full Harvest Moon
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The Full Harvest Moon usually falls in September, but in 2020, nothing is usual, and the Harvest Moon is the first day of October. The rule of thumb is that the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox is deemed Harvest Moon. Our equinox just passed, on September 22nd, and this is then the Harvest Moon. It was traditionally the time for farmers to work through the night to pull in the bounty of late crops. In addition, this October 1st is a Blue Moon, which means two full moons occur in the same month. On Halloween we’ll see the next one, which is called the Blood Moon.
Astrologically, this moon occurs in Aries. An Aries moon is headstrong, impulsive and energetic, and this lunation is no exception. The moon in Aries craves independence and doesn’t do well with patience. This full moon has a tension between going all in solo, or waiting to include those we love. The challenges of the world may be more apparent, and more aggravating. But despite the drive to leap in and get to work changing it, right now the best leap forward is one of self-care. Bring that positivity and idealism within, then share it to co-create that vision you’ve been thinking about.
This month we will not meet in person, or virtually. You can join us in spirit, access the power of the Aries drive. This is not meant to continue in a spellbook only way, but the aim will be to merge these two offerings in the future, including live circles as well as spellbook chapters.
Click below for your own full moon spell, complete with embodiment practice, instructions for relevant ritual craft and a mantra to invoke the astrological influences of this month. Please make a donation to help sustain and grow the full moon practices above.