HARVEST MOON

Tonight is the perhaps the most famous moon of all...the Harvest Moon, used to describe the full moon closest to the start of Autumn. It will be an extra special show tonight with the full moon floating just above Uranus. They are calling this the "Super Harvest Moon", the first time in 2 decades where the sun will set at the same time the moon rises in a 360 degree show.

Even if you can't get outdoors to view, you can watch online at www.slooh.com

Here in Arizona, Autumn is a reluctant visitor, often having to pry its way in among the heat and seering sun. Summer loves to hang on until the last possible moment here in the desert, so those of us Autumn children wait impatiently for the first signs of crisp mornings and turning leaves.

I have pulled out all of my Halloween and Fall decorations today and while sweating in 97 degree heat, I am doing the Autumn dance, dreaming of far away places where pumpkins and apple cidar are plentiful...here is a little feast for the senses for us desert dwellers as we wait....

What are your favorite fall memories? What is your favorite thing about autumn?

 

**I do not own any of the above images.

 

 

ONCE IN A BLUE MOON

We've all heard the saying, "once in a blue moon". But what exactly is a blue moon and is it really blue? A blue moon is an extra full moon in the lunar cycle. Typically there are 12 full moons corresponding with the monthly lunar cycle. However, the solar calendar contains 11 more days than the lunar calendar so every two or three years, there is an extra full moon!

The full moon is a time of great power and energy and having an extra full moon is a great bonus! This month, we are graced with a second full moon on Aug 31st.

 

 

 

 

What a treat! An extra boost for energy working and infusing talismans and amulets. It's the perfect time to direct your energy toward the tasks that seem impossible or special wishes that need some extra umph. It couldn't happen at a better time. As we near Autumn and the summer season starts winding down, the extra full moon will give a boost of energy to finishing things before the cool starts to settle in and the leaves and plants begin their journey towards sleep. What will you do to celebrate the blue moon this Friday?

 

• Make a list of the things you want to accomplish that seem impossible. Focus your intent during the blue moon on accomplishing these things
• Write your wish(es) on a blue candle and burn the candle the night of the blue moon.
• Recharge your stones or crystals in a bowl under the light of the blue moon.