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.
