Harvest Moon Magic
Oct 05, 2025
Coming up this week, on the evening of Monday October 6th, the sky will gift us with the Harvest Moon, one of the most luminous and magical full moons of the year. This moon rises close to sunset, casting its golden glow for longer hours of light, a tradition that once helped farmers gather their final harvests before winter’s rest.
In Ayurveda and seasonal living, the Harvest Moon is more than a celestial event; it is an invitation to focus on nourishment and reflect. Just as the earth gives forth her abundance, we too can look at the seeds we’ve planted, in our health, our intentions, and our relationships. We can recognize what has ripened, what is ready to be released, and what still needs nurturing.
This moon reminds us that the cycles of nature are also within us, a constant rhythm of planting, growing, harvesting, and resting. When we align with this flow, we find a deeper sense of ease and belonging.
Take this Harvest Moon as a moment to step outside, breathe the crisp autumn air, and allow the moonlight to wash over you. Let it illuminate not just the world around you, but also the fullness of your own being. Journal about what you are grateful for, sit quietly in meditation, or share a simple moment of reflection with someone you love. You may also want to make ghee or a lunar infusion so they are infused with the nourishing light and energy of the moon (soma).
Above all, let this moon remind you that even in times of transition and letting go, there is beauty, abundance, and light guiding the way forward. 
Namaste.
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