In a few days, we'll see August's moon in its fullest aspect. This is the Corn Moon, the moon that signifies the time of the coming harvest. Grain is ready to be threshed and baked into bread. If you have a garden, pick your veggies and can them before the cooler days set in (I'm preserving several jars of pickles, much to my son's delight). Gather your herbs and hang them in a dark place to dry, so you can use them all winter long.
Correspondences for the corn moon include the colors of red and yellow and orange, gemstones such as garnet and carnelian, and cedar and hazel trees. Deities whose aspects are strong during this time are Mars, Hecate, Vulcan and Hathor. Harness the fiery energy of this month's full moon and use it for personal and spiritual growth. Put some effort into harvesting new friendships and developing new skills now, and reap the rewards later on.
As an added bonus this month, those of us in North and South America, the Pacific area, western Asia and Australia will get to see a lunar eclipse that same day. In some Pagan traditions, this represents the perfect alignment of the moon, sun, and earth, and is a great day to do any kind of magical workings. Plan ahead, and take advantage of this uncommon opportunity to do something special!
Correspondences for the corn moon include the colors of red and yellow and orange, gemstones such as garnet and carnelian, and cedar and hazel trees. Deities whose aspects are strong during this time are Mars, Hecate, Vulcan and Hathor. Harness the fiery energy of this month's full moon and use it for personal and spiritual growth. Put some effort into harvesting new friendships and developing new skills now, and reap the rewards later on.
As an added bonus this month, those of us in North and South America, the Pacific area, western Asia and Australia will get to see a lunar eclipse that same day. In some Pagan traditions, this represents the perfect alignment of the moon, sun, and earth, and is a great day to do any kind of magical workings. Plan ahead, and take advantage of this uncommon opportunity to do something special!
Thanks for that info! I will use that day to its fullest magic!
o.0 whaa!!! so much to prep for and so little time!!
wow this is great info will definetley do my magic work then
bnlesses be
Wow, I new about the corn moon, but didn’t know about the lunar eclipse! Will be harvesting my herbs ready for the colder months, and will be making the most of these powerful energies. What’s really made my day is that all this is going to happen on my birthday.
BB
Jayne
I’m very excited about it AND it’s my birthday, too
Jayne and Claudine,
Happy natal day to both of you!
patti
I live on a small island, and we usually go down to the beach and do some drumming at New Moons…I will bring cornbread and herbed butter…and a bowl of wild blackberries. *PEACE*
sorry, I meant Full Moons
Thank you for this info! I live in California USA so the eclipse is approx 3:30 am here and I will be sleeping. Perhapsthe elipse will come to me in my dreams. I will definitely honor the full moon, which, as a Cancer Moonchild, is always extra special to me. Blessed Be!
It is a stressful time for me. So I will do somethng special at this time leading up to the lunar eclipse. Thank you for the information…
Holly
Is there any kind of a spell for helping someone leave a body that’s no longer able to have any quality of life?
“The lights are on but nobody lives there any longer”. Or is that against the “Harm none” rule?
First laet me say thank you for all the great info. it is very much appreciated. however a quick question, I live in the Houston area. does anyone know if and what time the eclipse is to happen in this area? thank you for any help. blessed be!
I am respectfully asking for your well wishes for my healing ritual tonight. The eclipse, the moon, and all the alignments this month are all pressing me to help better myself and my health. As you go about your own rituals, please send out healing vibes for others! thanks!
could someone email me something special that a newbie like me can do during the eclipse? Eternalfiregod@gmail.com