September Full Harvest Moon

Harvest Full Moon is on September 24th

The full Moon nearest the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon. This Moon is not just the full Moon that occurs at the time of the harvest. It is the full Moon that actually helps the harvest by providing more light at the right time than other full Moons do.

The autumnal equinox is the first day of fall. It is celebrated by many different cultures and plays a significant role in some beliefs .For most people, fall is a time that ushers in harvests, preserving food for the upcoming months, enjoyment of the colors of the changing leaves and beginning to prepare oneself both physically and psychologically for the upcoming colder months. 

The energy of this full moon is one of gratitude for the beautiful harvest physically , mentally, emotionally and spiritually for there is so much to be grateful for ; as well as releasing inhibitions and fears as we prepare to enter the colder season , that representing hibernation, meditation and deep contemplation.


Full Harvest Moon Ceremony:

Open Sacred Space - you can use a prayer or simply set your intentions asking for your higher self/ creator to enter your space and allow all that will be done to work towards the benefit of yourself firstly and all around you.

Items Required - (for those that did the New Moon in Virgo practice we will be using the cord / ribbon from that practice)  A ribbon / cord, pen and paper.

Set Intentions - Close your eyes and visualise in your minds eye a seed, from this seed observe its process of piercing the earth rooting itself and growing into a beautiful tree that will itself  produce fruit bearing seeds.
Acknowledge the stage of growth that you are in your life compared to the growth process of this tree, from here write down 7 things you desire to release to the universe, these can be things you desire or things that serve you no more I recommend having a good mix of both.
Write these down on a sheet of paper.

Meditation - Take the ribbon / cord in your hand and ask your guides / teachers to assist you with releasing this energy to the universe, for each desire or thing that serves you no more tie a knot in the ribbon / cord, really FEEL the energy in your heart of this desire when tying the knot (for those that did the New Moon in Virgo Meditation dig up your container with the ribbon reconnect with each knot).When it feels right focus on each knot and repeat the following as you pull each knot in gratitude "As above, so Below, as Within, so Without, I release my desires to you Great Spirit".
When you have released all knots keep this cord / ribbon as a totem , a reminder that you have released these desires / intentions view it as a receipt from the universe and burn the paper blowing the ashes outdoors.
Allow some time in silence reflecting on the release and allowing yourself to be fully present in the moment for any guidance you receive.


Close Sacred Space - Upon completion Thank Great spirit / grand mother moon and the energies called at the beginning of the ceremony for allowing this opportunity to channel this nights energy into the release of your desires towards the betterment of yourself and all you meet.

Energy of Full moon present 2 days before and after so you will have time to practice this ceremony.

New Moon in Virgo Ceremony

Virgo is the sign of the Virgin. In ancient times, when the zodiac was first imagined, to be a virgin meant a woman who belonged to herself--and not to a man. It had nothing to do with being sexually active or not. Rather, virginity was a matter of your attitude to life. The purity of Virgo has to do with being open and receptive to life, like a virgin forest.

Sunday September 9th New Moon  offers a concentrated experience of Virgo's analytical practicality, precise focus on detail, willing service, and healing skill.

This is the perfect time for us to make wishes and set intentions in this seeding phase of the New Moon.

The energy of this New Moon will assist with creating new rituals in our day to day life, effectively hitting the reset button on failed attempts for change in our life , opportunity for new healing and transformation.

New Moon Ceremony :

1. OPEN SACRED SPACE you can use a prayer or simply set your intentions asking for your higher self/ creator to enter your space and allow all that will be done to work towards the benefit of yourself firstly and all around you.

2.ITEMS REQUIRED Gather a pen, paper , ribbon (or any long piece of fabric around 2 to 3 feet ) and a jar or box that can hold the ribbon.

3. MEDITATION Close your eyes and focus your intentions on yourself. Firstly, review in your mind your day in reverse, then try to review your week and ask for Great Spirit to show you areas that require change and transformation to assist you with becoming your True Self.

4. INTENTIONS After your visual meditation practice write on the front of the paper some changes you would desire to see in your life, then write on the back practices you can do to help initiate these changes .recommended list. On the front :

•  I wish to easily and gracefully take care of the practical details of living without resistance
•  I wish to easily find myself organizing those areas of life I most often avoid.
•  I wish to naturally find myself choosing and enjoying healthy foods.
• I wish to easily find myself acting in ways I know are effective and practical for me.

source http://risingmoonastrology.blogspot.com/2010/09/new-moon-in-virgo.html
                                 On the Back :

•       I will pay attention to my basic needs
•       I will  attempt one thing I would usually avoid each day
•       I will take responsibility in choosing what is right for my body , mind and soul
•       I will acknowledge and choose what is best effective and practical for ME.

5. MEDITATION In the darkness of the new moon, the beautiful void from which the creators voice spoke the world into being, meditate on the creation story, meditate on the fact that from infinite space and darkness whether by a big bang, the word OM, or the voice of a supreme being all life was created. Give thanks for an opportunity to experience life and to create your own experiences.

6. REQUEST When you are ready say a prayer similar to the following "Great Spirit, I ask that you will guide my hand with manifesting my desires for the upcoming Full moon, may my requests bring peace to myself and all I see, Joy to myself and all I touch.

7. RITUAL Take the Ribbon and tie a knot for each desire (seed) you plant with the energy of this new moon within yourself and the universe, continue to expand each knot to match your desires on the front of the sheet until you arrive at the ends of the ribbon (maximum recommended number is 7 knots ). Place the ribbon in the container and bury it outside, in a plant, or tuck it away in a place you deem sacred where it will not be disturbed.

8. GRATITUDE Upon completion Thank Great spirit / grand mother moon for allowing this opportunity to channel this nights energy into the creation of your desires towards the betterment of yourself and all you meet. May what is written under the dark of the moon, come to light with the Full moon of September, may your seeds bare fruit on the coming harvest moon.

9. INTEGRATION Spend some quiet time in meditation with hands over stomach for at least 5 mins being mindful of your WILL (back of the paper) being planted in your being, keep the sheet of paper under your pillow or in a space that you can see the back until the Full September Harvest Moon. 

10.CLOSE SACRED SPACE thanking the energy you called forward and asking that your desires are manifested for your benefit and for the benefit of all you meet.

If you receive any insights, sounds, smells, visions during this day make a note no matter how strange it may seem (you can always contact me for symbolic interpretation).

Each morning speak aloud or in your mind your WILL list on the back of the sheet, being mindful to evoke these subtle changes in your daily rituals.


Energy is present 2 days before and 2 days after new moon so you have time to practice.

Love and Light