September Full Moon: Sept 8^th

Harvest Moon
Sept 8 Full Harvest Moon at 9:38 pm EST

The Old Farmer's Almanac calls thismoon the Full Corn Moon however in the Pagan Traditions it is called theHarvest Moon.

Many of the Native American tribes'staple foods, such as corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and rice, were ready forharvesting during this month. The strong light of the Harvest Moon allowedEuropean farmers to work late into the night to harvest their crops which iswhere the name came from. This moon does not always occur in September andtraditionally, the name goes to the full moon closest to the autumn equinox,the Harvest Moon sometimes happens in September and sometimes in October.

Other names for this moon areChrysanthemum Moon (china), Nut Moon (cherokee), Mulberry Moon (choctaw),Singing Moon (celtic), and Barley Moon (medieval english).

As Mother Earth begins her journeyinto the dark part of the year, the sun pulls away and we get that welcomeautumn chill. September is a time of hearth and home as well as a time toacknowledge the things that we have accomplished since spring.

Now is also a great time to unclutterour homes and selves as we prepare to enter the season of introspection.

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If you are a Kitchen Witch it's agood time to reestablish your Hearth / Kitchen altar! Here are some ideas:

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To get in the autumn mood andcelebrate this months element of earth try wearing browns, greens and otherearthy colours.

Sacred Stones:Citrine, Peridot, Bloodstone

Sacred Herbs:Grains, Valerian, Witch Hazel

Deities: Hearth Goddesses, Demeter,Brighid, Vesta, Freya