"the air is different today
the wind sings with a new tone
signs of changes coming
the harvest gathered
a flower, a nut
some mead, and bread
a candle and a prayer
returning the fruits
in thanksgiving
to the grove
and receiving
it's blessing again"
Rhawk, Alban Elfed
September 8
~New Moon~
"Try to remember the kind of September
When life was slow and oh so mellow
Try to remember the kind of September
When grass was green and grain so yellow
Try to remember the kind of September
When you were a young and a callow fellow
Try to remember and if you rememberThen follow--follow, oh-oh."
Try to Remember, Lyrics by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt
September 21
~Jupiter at Opposition~
The Solar System's largest planet will be at its closest approach to Earth.
This is the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons.
The giant planet will be a big and bright as it gets in the night sky
. A medium-sized telescope should be able to show you some of the details in Jupiter's cloud bands.
"Do you remember the 21st night of September?
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away
Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing.
As we danced in the night,
Remember how the stars stole the night away."
September, Lyrics by Maurice White, Charles Stemney and Verdine White
Love was changing the minds of pretenders
While chasing the clouds away
Our hearts were ringing
In the key that our souls were singing.
As we danced in the night,
Remember how the stars stole the night away."
September, Lyrics by Maurice White, Charles Stemney and Verdine White
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September 22
~Uranus at Opposition~
The blue-green planet will be at its closest approach to Earth.
This is the best time to view Uranus,
although it will only appear as a tiny blue-green dot in all but the most powerful telescopes.
"Drink a toast to Dionysus, the God of wine and ecstasy -
The son of the Moon!
Gather with friends to celebrate the vine
with a bottle of good wine and good cheer.
Catch the Moon's reflection
in your cup and raise it up in salutation.
Now drink in Her essence and feel
the presence of the God and Goddess."
September, The Harvest Moon, Moon Lore
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September 23
The
Autumnal Equinox
occurs in the northern hemisphere at 03:09 UT.
Autumnal Equinox
occurs in the northern hemisphere at 03:09 UT.
There will be equal amounts of day and night. This is also the first day of fall.
"Equal dark, equal light
Flow in Circle, deep insight
Blessed Be, Blessed Be
The transformation of energy!
So it flows, out it goes
Three-fold back it shall be
Blessed Be, Blessed Be
The transformation of energy!"
Night An'Fey, Transformation of Energy
September 23
~Full Moon~
"Under the harvest moon,
When the soft silver
Drips shimmering
Over the garden nights,
Death, the gray mocker,
Comes and whispers to you
As a beautiful friend
Who remembers."
Carl Sandburg, Under the Harvest Moon
to a month of gold and gleaming beauty
surrounding us all
may it be a blessed time for you
8 comments:
Such a beautiful post. We've much to look forward to in September. What a special time of the year!
Mary
I agree ... a beautiful reminder of all the gifts of the coming season and this month!
The coming full moon is also celebrated in China as the Mid-Autumn Festival, their version of Thanksgiving when we celebrate family, abundance and wholeness. It is a special holiday for me as 6 years ago I wished upon the Harvest moon for a healthy child and 2 years later I was united with my daughter who was born just before that very moon!
Happy September! I love the tradition you are starting and hopefully will continue (as next year I would join in on the fun!)
xo Lis
Thank you for posting all the wonderful bounties for this month. I am SO happy for September. The coming of fall and it's also my birthday month. There are many beautiful things to celebrate this season. :) Theresa
another post that gave me goosebumps! thanks!
Thank you for highlighting the treasures of September so beautifully. I will put those dates on my calendar xxJ
What a nice way to give out the important dates! Love all the quotes and pics!
Beautiful post and gorgeous tribute to such a magical time of year!
a lovely collection of images & information... thank you... and a blessed september to you too x
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