The dog days are still barking loud and clear, especially when temperatures continue to reach record highs, reminding us daily that it is still summertime and the livin' is supposed to be easy. But, as all good things are known to do, this summer will soon come to an end. Even with the sweltering heat, there are events going on that remind us of the rapidly approaching autumnal season. In fact, the month of August is often considered to be the first of what are called the 'harvest' months. This is the time to reap any seeds of intention that we've previously sown when those supportive birthing energies of springtime urged us to consider new goals and then go and get them! But this month now offers a time of reflection as we look back in order to move forward toward the coming cooler weeks and months with optimism and enthusiasm.
The first full Moon in August that falls on the 16th is, in fact, called the 'Harvest' or 'Corn' Moon, supporting the beliefs that any recipe filled with this same staple also brings great fortune to you. Yes, it's believed that if you eat all forms of corn this month then you will find that health, happiness and prosperity will follow you through all the ensuing seasons until another August comes around. Eating cornbread with honey during these specific dates is specifically said to guarantee days of peace and prosperity.
Another way to ensure empowerment, enlightenment and peace as the wheel of the year begins to turn toward fall is to complete an old ritual. If done this month on the full Moon, it will bring you wonderful energies and opportunities for the next 12 months. The ritual goes like this:
Gather together a ring (Love), a key (Personal Power), a fresh flower from your garden or one from your local store (Joy), a small piece of cake (Prosperity) and a crust of bread (Career). Bundle these items together and during this full Moon either bury them in your backyard or take them to a stream or river and throw them in. All the gifts you are offering the universe in this one package will be returned to you 12-fold before the next Harvest Moon of 2009 shines down upon you!
The first full Moon in August that falls on the 16th is, in fact, called the 'Harvest' or 'Corn' Moon, supporting the beliefs that any recipe filled with this same staple also brings great fortune to you. Yes, it's believed that if you eat all forms of corn this month then you will find that health, happiness and prosperity will follow you through all the ensuing seasons until another August comes around. Eating cornbread with honey during these specific dates is specifically said to guarantee days of peace and prosperity.
Another way to ensure empowerment, enlightenment and peace as the wheel of the year begins to turn toward fall is to complete an old ritual. If done this month on the full Moon, it will bring you wonderful energies and opportunities for the next 12 months. The ritual goes like this:
Gather together a ring (Love), a key (Personal Power), a fresh flower from your garden or one from your local store (Joy), a small piece of cake (Prosperity) and a crust of bread (Career). Bundle these items together and during this full Moon either bury them in your backyard or take them to a stream or river and throw them in. All the gifts you are offering the universe in this one package will be returned to you 12-fold before the next Harvest Moon of 2009 shines down upon you!
