The Harvest Moon will reach its peak on September 14, at 12:33 AM EST. The Harvest Moon can appear in either September or October, as it is the full moon closest to the equinox. In those years that the September Moon does not fall close to the official beginning of Fall, it is known as the Full Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Singing Moon, or Wine Moon. The last crops of the season are being harvested during this moon cycle, and your winter stores should be close to full. Now is the time to check your own emotional and spiritual stores, to weave plans for the long nights and upcoming holidays and festivals. Mabon arrives soon, and with it the Autumn Equinox.
This Harvest Moon rises in Pisces, and you may experience an increased sensitivity to the energies around you. This full moon will bring about success in creative or spiritual endeavors. You may find your hands itching to create, to build and wave and bake as you prepare for winter. Don’t fight your natural inclinations; give in to the industrious and creative energies flowing through and around you. You might also feel the need to nest, to decorate, to fill your space with simple comforts. Don’t be afraid to indulge as you enter into the Autumn months!
The correspondences for the Harvest Moon are:
Earthy colors, such as browns and greens, or deep yellows
Bloodstone, Chrysolite, Citrine, Olivine, Peridot
Copal, Fennel, Rye, Skullcap, Valerian, Wheat, Witch Hazel
Bay, Hazel, Hawthorne, Larch, Oak
Aster, Lily, Morning glory, Narcissus