Calendar of Seasons by Sandra Kynes: September

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Calendar of Seasons: A Cycle of Days, Moons and Trees

September

The days are still warm with the remnants of summer, but at night there’s a chill in the air. September is a time to give thanks to the Goddess for her bounty and blessings. This is a time to pause and enjoy the magic and beauty of the earth. Now is peaceful, but change is in the wind.

Moon of the Harvest Most of September lies within the Celtic month of Vine. It is at this time of year when fruits and vegetables that grow on vines are harvested. The vine symbolizes the twists and turns our paths may follow. It also symbolizes the (pro)active energy we need in order to make or ride out the changes in our lives. Other names for this moon: Grain Moon, Fruit Moon, Green Corn Moon. In the Celtic Tree Calendar September 1: Hazel Associated with creativity, the ability to find truth. September 2 - 29: Vine Associated with unstoppable energy, learning, making changes in life. September 30: Ivy Associated with transformation, healing; it is also a symbol of love.

1 – Hazel, Pine Weather prophecy day – “Fair on September first; fair for the month.” (England) 2 – Pine, Vine/Bramble Celtic tree month of Vine begins Mindfulness Day (Buddhist) 3 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Nutting Day – it was a tradition for children to gather hazelnuts in the woods (England) 4 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Honor Woden 5 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Gathering of the Highland Clans at Grampiank to the 14th Greater Eleusinian Mysteries 6 – Vine/Bramble, Willow This is the time for frequent morning fogs 7 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Honor Danu 8 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Polish feast of Greenery – herbs and flowers are gathered for medicines Animal Day – honor all creatures 9 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Best time for apples, beets, fennel, plums and watercress 10 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Honor Cernunnos 11 – Vine/Bramble, Willow Dark Moon 12 – Vine/Bramble, Willow The paintings in Lascaux Cave were discovered were discovered in 1940 13 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Runic half month of Ken begins 14 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Egyptian Feast of Lights honoring the gods of the dead 15 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Red berries on the hawthorn and rosehips on bushes are abundant 16 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Best time for arugula, grapes, peppers and shallots 17 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Feast day of Hildegarde von Bingen, 12th Century Christian mystic 18 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Give thought to what you will reap in your garden and in your heart 19 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Fast of Thoth 20 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Sit under a tree 21 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Harvest and prepare a feast 22 – Vine/Bramble, Linden Place a vase or basket of lavender in the fireplace grate for decoration. In winter, burn the sprigs to scent the air. 23 – Vine/Bramble, Linden, Aspen, Hackberry, Hickory, Locust, Magnolia, Maple, Olive Alban Elfed/Mabon/Autumn Equinox – a day of balance – Mabon Ritual Sun enters Libra 24 – Vine/Bramble, Maple Isis sheds tears of mourning for Osiris 25 – Vine/Bramble, Maple Days grow noticeably shorter 26 – Vine/Bramble, Maple Full Moon – Moon of the Harvest – Full Moon Ritual Theseia – Greek festival honoring Theseus who killed the Minotaur 27 – Vine/Bramble, Maple Frost sneaks over the countryside at night and leaves a white carpet for morning 28 – Vine/Bramble, Maple Runic half month of Gyfu begins 29 – Vine/Bramble, Maple Welsh god Gwynn ap Nudd celebrated 30 – Maple, Ivy Celtic tree month of Ivy begins Feast of Hagia Sophia – Holy Wisdom, Soul of the Universe Birth of Rumi (1207)
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The Horned One returns to the belly of the Mother. The Great Goddess transforms into the powerful Crone. We follow them into darkness, as two become one. The seasons change, the Wheel of the Year turns.

January • February • March • April • May

June • July • August • September • October • November • December

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