Super Harvest Moon - 2012 Relationship and the Energy Signature

The 'Super' Harvest Moon. I was asked what the hype is, what does this 'super' harvest moon really mean besides the beautiful view.



The Harvest Moon traditionally is the time when the farmers begin to harvest their gifts from the garden. It is that simple.

Metaphorically, this is the time of year when we begin to harvest our gifts or our burdens from the past year. The old saying "you reap what you sow" is refering to the Harvest Moon.

There have been a variety of other names through different cultures for this September Full Moon such as Turtle Clan Moon, the barley moon, and the Singing Moon. All metaphorically having their own tradition in each of these cultures. When this full moon actually falls in the month of October rather than September it is referred to as the Hunter's moon.

The reference to the "Super Harvest Moon" astrologically is something that has not occured for over 20 years. This is a rare event where the moon is in a position in the sky to create an illusion of being larger and brighter than usual all night long. Last evening a couple of other rare events occured. Jupiter is visible as a bright star next to the moon and if you had a decent set of binoculars you could catch glimpses of Uranus. Normally the harvest moon and the autum equinox do not happen on the same day. The autumn equinox is the event when the day and night are equal in length. This gave the Harvest Moon a chance to glow in equal proportion to the the sun's rays. There Moon actually was in full glow about six hours after the officially equinox. Normally the Harvest Moon is a few days to a week before or after the equinox. This has not happened since 1991 and it will not happen again until 2029. This unique celestial show was spectacular to watch.

But what does it mean?

Autumn Equinox is also called Mabon in some traditions. This is the time when landscape begins to change, and the marked shift between summer ending and autumn beginning. It is a time when the astrological signs shift. We come into Libra, the sign of balance and love of beautiful things. It is a time when the flow of energy comes to rest and light and dark are in complete balance with one another.

As we prepare for energetic shifts in the coming months, which have been seen to be happening by many in preparation for this illusive 2012, this unique celestial event is another signature of what is happening around us.

My personal perception and experience yesterday and this morning is that with extra energy in the air it has been the perfect time to clean up life. Clean up physically, emotionally and spiritually. To re-evaluate and discard those things that are simply just cluttering the space. Whether that space is your office or your emotions. See what you are hoarding just to hoard and release them. "When you let go and empty your hands, you are free to grasp the new". (Agni Eickermann)

If you are thinking, I can't believe I missed it last night. The "Super Harvest Moon" will be just as spectacular this evening. There are some that celebrated in their tradition last evening and then there are those who celebrate tonight. If you are like me, I had a fire last night, this morning as the sun exchanged places, will have another tonight, and again tomorrow morning (I like to cover all the basis - besides loves fires). So pause for a few minutes this evening and take a walk outside to gaze up at the moon's rays. (Note the tiny white dot between the trees - It is Jupiter)