“but there’s a full moon risin’
let’s go dancin’ in the light”
~ Neil Young, Harvest Moon
The Full Harvest Moon rises in the mystical, watery sign of Pisces on September 17th. Come dancing on this most magical night and let the healing and blessings flow! Under a watery Full Moon like this one, it is time to let the light of the moon shine into your life.
Tonight, also brings a rare and enchanting event—a Super Moon coinciding with a Lunar Eclipse! This powerful alignment of lunar energies offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Moon's magick. Super Moons are known for amplifying emotions and intuition, drawing out what we may need to release. Use this time to tap into your intuitive powers and let go of anything no longer serving you. Though it's a partial eclipse, the Moon will still shine bright and strong in the night sky. Take a moment to gaze up at Mother Moon and feel her strength.
In numerology, September resonates with the powerful vibration of the number 9. The number 3, long associated with harmony and wisdom, when multiplied by itself (3 x 3), brings us to 9. In Tarot, the number 3 corresponds to the Empress, and the Triple Moon or Triple Goddess reflects the three stages of the goddess: maiden, mother, and crone. This lunar energy urges you to settle into your soul, seeking clarity in your thoughts and emotions. Now is the time to "harvest" the results of the seeds sown months ago. Just as light and dark find balance, so must we. By stepping away from constant rational thought and reconnecting with our emotions, we achieve balance and truly shine.
As Pisces is ruled by water, you might find yourself feeling especially emotional and sensitive during this time. With the added influence of the Lunar Eclipse, along with Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn's energy, you may also experience extra fatigue. Be sure to get plenty of rest and recharge after anything demanding. This exhaustion can manifest not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
On September 22nd, the Sun leaves Virgo and enters Libra, marking the Fall Equinox (Mabon), a celebration of the new season and a shift in energy. It’s the halfway point of the year, when light and dark are in balance. Libra, known for its focus on equality and harmony, offers the balance we need to stand strong in our authentic selves and move forward with clarity.
Rituals and Practices
Rituals during the Harvest Moon are centered on gratitude, transformation, and preparation.
Moon Water and the Harvest Moon…fill some jugs with water and set out under the moonlight. Adding a piece of selenite to honor Selene, Goddess of the Moon or a Rose Quartz, the universal stone of love, relationships and self-love. Add to bath water, clean your altar or sacred space, anoint objects with intention, dab on chakra points and charge your crystals or jewelry. This is sure to bring on that moonlight magick.
For Women: Drawing in the light of La Luna…
Stand under the light of this Full Harvest Moon and thank Her for Her wisdom or…one of the oldest methods of union with the moon was to lay nude beneath the Full Moon in the Full Moon Goddess Posture. This posture is also referred to as the Star Goddess Posture, and is an X formation, arms and legs spread out wide. Next anoint yourself with your favorite moon oil just below your navel forming a crescent. Staring steadily up into the face of the moon, mentally picture drawing the light into yourself with each deep breath. Women draw power through the navel-the center of a woman.
Come dancing on this most magical night and let healing and blessings flow!
Big love and moon day blessings
