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This year, we will be experiencing an even spookier Friday the 13th. Not only is it Friday the 13th but a full harvest moon will grace us with its presence.
To add to this, it is a rare occurrence that a full moon shows up exactly on Friday the 13th – and a full harvest moon at that. The next full moon to appear on Friday the 13th will be in May 2033.
It doesn’t end there, though. The full harvest moon is also classified as a micromoon, which is an unusually small full moon.
This is because, on the 13th, the moon will reach its apogee, which is the farthest point in its orbit around the world. It is 14% smaller for people here on Earth and the complete opposite of the supermoon when the moon is closest to the earth.
What is the Harvest Moon?
What sets the harvest moon apart from other full moons we experience is that it gives more light. It will also appear in the sky at almost the same time for a number of nights.
The name “harvest” was derived during the harvest season when crops ripen all at once keeping farmers busy. During this time, the farmers have to work even after sunset to harvest their crops, thus, the moonlight serves as a guide for the farmers while they gather the crops of their crop.
It is also seen as a celebration of past efforts — the culmination of the past year. As it approaches the autumnal equinox, the moon creates abundance while change is felt through the crisp autumn air. Enjoy the fruits of your past labor during this time and become one with your intentions.
It’s the Perfect Time to Manifest
The full moon and the new moon are perfect times for manifestations. The same applies to the coming full harvest moon.
So now is the perfect time to set your intentions out there in the universe. Take advantage of this moon to manifest your desires into your reality.
On the other hand, if you’ve already set your intentions out there and done the work, it’s time to reap the results.
Use the energy of the full moon to reap what you sow!
During this time, it is important to practice patience and kindness to yourself and others. This is a time of high energy and high power. Therefore, full moons are always an ideal time for manifestation.
Here is an easy guide to help you manifest under the power of the full harvest moon:
- Close your eyes and focus on your desires.
- Identify the ways you do in your daily life that can help you achieve what you want. Identify the things you need to let go of that will bring you closer to your desires.
- Write down all the negativities in your life that keep you from aligning with your highest self.
- Burn the piece of paper.
- Take a deep breath. Inhale the positivity and exhale the negativity.
You can meditate as long as you want under the full moon, just breathe in positivity and let out negativity.
Your Harvest Moon ritual
Ride the energies of the upcoming full harvest moon, let these rituals help you reach your higher self and have a more positive outlook.
Let Go
The full moon is a great time to let go of things that no longer serve you. Put down your burdens and release that negative energy. The energy of this month’s full moon will be very helpful.
Before doing a full moon ritual, light a candle (whatever candle you have) and send thanks to the universe.
Next, write down your weights. When you’re done, read them out loud, take a deep breath, and let them go. Imagine your weights leaving your body as you exhale.
Burn the paper and place it in a bowl filled with water. For best practice, do this under the light of the full moon and in a sacred space. You can also use sage to smudge your aura before doing the ritual.
Here’s another way to get rid of negativity:
- Keep a blank piece of paper with you on the day of the full moon.
- During the day, you will have negative thoughts. Write them on your piece of paper.
- At night, when you see the full moon rise, head outside and light a white or silver candle.
- Place the lit candle in front of you and pick up the paper you have brought with you all day which is now filled with all the negativities.
- As the paper catches fire, imagine it burning away any negativity you have written on that piece of paper. Feel it leave your life.
- Once the paper turns to ash, feel the world embrace you in a life that is no longer tied to those negativities.
Clear Your Energy
Just like letting go of your burdens, the full harvest moon is also a good time to clear your energy.
Do a cleansing, take out your sage, light it, and use it to cleanse your aura.
Write a Letter to Your Future Self
Using moonlight, write a letter to your future self. Think about what you want to manifest and write as if you already have the things you desire.
This ritual can also help you dream more. This will help you focus more on the things you want. The more focus you have, the higher the chance of having those dreams instantly.
Fold it up and leave it on your windowsill where you can bask in the moonlight. Let the letter be charged with the energy of the full harvest moon.
Organize a Harvest Moon Group Event
Why is this a good time to have a group? It is because the energies of many are more powerful compared to one energy.
Use group energies to harness the energy of the full harvest moon. You can also attend a group meditation class during this time.
Remember, the Harvest Moon is a time to reap what you sow. Therefore, whatever you have been manifesting will come through.
And while you bask in the abundance this full moon will bring, it’s also a good time to set your intentions for the coming months.
Indeed, this is such a powerful time.
