Harvest Season Blessings

The spirit of the harvest season suggests to many a mindset of being thankful. This lesson looks at how nature is speaking to us at this time of year and invites us to consider that mindfulness is a powerful tool in approaching this season from a spiritual perspective.

As nature prepares for a time of rest by offering a harvest feast, this yoga nidra practice invites you also make time for rest. This practice can be done at any time of your choosing, but it can be especially effective right before going to sleep. No previous yoga experience is necessary for this systematic meditation; you only need a willingness to relax and be open to deep rest.

Many Wiccans and Neo-Pagans work with deities for mentorship and guidance in their spiritual practice. This lesson takes a look at several deities that are specifically related to the harvest season and how the legends surrounding them are reflections and personifications of what is occurring in nature during this period.

The term Harvest Moon refers to the full moon that appears closest to the start of autumn at the autumnal equinox. Its name comes from this full moon being regarded for helping farmers harvest crops later into the night. This meditative working calls upon the energy of the full moon and the spirit of the harvest to bless and amplify our efforts when shaping the unformed into a beautiful reality.

When the Wheel of the Year turns to harvest time, we again look forward to the seasonal gifts of nature. This lesson takes a brief look at foods of the season, the energies they bring to the spirit of the harvest, and how we can add our own magick into the preparation of them.

What follows is an instrumental to promote energy cleansing and grounding during the harvest season. This short sound bath can be used as background music for meditations, as well as clearing the vibrations of your sacred space. However you choose to practice with it, may it bring you a sense of grounding and peace.