Harvest Moon Full Moon

October 4, 2009 at 9:50 am (Astrology, Full Moon, Shamanic, Spirituality)

 

Harvest Full Moon

 

Harvest Moon Full Moon
Sunday, October 4
2:10 am EDT
11°Aries 10’ 

“When the moon is full, mankind is one!”

The Full Moon at 11degrees 10 minutes Aries on October 4 at 2:10 a.m. EDT follows the Autumn Equinox on September 22nd. Its Native American name is Harvest Moon, and because the Moon rises this time of year near sunset, it was used as an early evening light to pick the autumn crops of corn, pumpkins, squash, wild rice and beans.

 This Full Moon will intensify your feelings of independence and the desire to start something new is highlighted. New ideas or intuitive flashes of insight are possible. Intuition and creativity may be heightened, and personality, temperament, disposition, anger, physical appearance and individuality will be issues.

 Parts of the body ruled by Aries include the eyes, head, nose, mouth, ears, forehead and brain. Its ruling planet, Mars governs the blood, muscles, and the adrenal glands. It rules headaches, migraines, vertigo, inflammation, eye afflictions, neuralgia of the head and face, high fevers, skin eruptions, nervous exhaustion, sinus troubles, hyperactivity, strokes, delirium, brain damage, concussion, head accidents, and insomnia.

The Angel of October
 October’s angel teaches us that the greatest fruit of our personal harvest is understanding ourselves.

Shamanic Feng Shui:

•  Check the Family Gua – it is the middle left side of your home. This area is about self esteem, solid foundations and supports your financial obligations. This area is about nurturing and growth. You might want to p ut a beautiful healthy green plant here.
•  Next check your Children and Creativity Gua – It is the middle right section of your home. Since this is the place for future projects and new ideas make a collage of the things you value and put it in this area.

This Full Moon Affirmation:
“I trust my instincts to act. I know that as a creation of Spirit, I am a worthy and intelligent person, so my actions are automatically beneficial to myself and others.”

For more affirmations go to: Astrology Affirmations with Aries Zodiac Symbol

Celebrate this Full Moon:

•  Get plenty of exercise, especially activities that connect you with the Earth like walking, running, hiking and swimming.
• Journal information that comes in dreams and meditation. You’re likely to receive messages from the subconscious and ascended realms during the eclipse period that will help you on your evolutionary path.
• Work with affirmations and intentions about how you choose to be, grow and transform during this period. Intention work is especially powerful during eclipse alignment periods.

The Moon Festival for year 2009 is October 03, 2009 

In China and throughout many Asian countries people celebrate the Harvest Moon on the 15th day of the eighth month of their lunar calendar. The date in the Western calendar changes yearly. This year, it falls on Saturday, October 3, 2009.

 The Harvest Moon or Mid-Autumn Festival (Zhong Qiu Jie) is a day of family reunions much like a Western Thanksgiving. Chinese people believe that on that day, the moon is the roundest and brightest signaling a time of completeness and abundance.

     During the Mid-Autumn Festival, children are delighted to stay up past midnight, parading multi-colored lanterns into the wee hours as families take to the streets to moon-gaze.

 It is also a romantic night for lovers, who sit holding hands on hilltops, riverbanks and park benches, captivated by the brightest moon of the year!

Traditional foods for a Chinese Mid-Autumn feast are red — for good luck. Lobster and salmon are particular favorites along with apples, pomegranates, roasted peanuts, pomelo, chestnuts, fatt koh (sponge cakes) and moon cakes.
2009 Mid-Autumn Festival, Events, Mooncake Recipes, Traditions

Mooncake

Mid-Autumn Moon Cake Recipes 
By Yan Can Cook, Inc

Makes 2 dozen
1 can (17-1/2 ounces) lotus seed paste
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

Dough
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2-cup non-fat dried milk powder
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup sugar 1/2 cup solid shortening, melted and cooled
1 egg yolk , lightly beaten

1. Mix lotus seed paste and walnuts together in a bowl; set aside.

2. Sift flour, milk powder, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat eggs on medium speed until light and lemon colored. Add sugar; beat for 10 minutes or until mixture falls in a thick ribbon. Add melted shortening; mix lightly. With a spatula, fold in flour mixture. Turn dough out on a lightly floured board; knead for 1 minute or until smooth and satiny. Divide dough in half; roll each half into a log. Cut each log into 12 equal pieces.

3. To shape each moon cake, roll a piece of dough into a ball. Roll out on a lightly floured board to make a 4-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place 1 tablespoon of lotus seed paste mixture in center of dough circle. Fold in sides of dough to completely enclose filling; press edges to seal. Lightly flour inside of moon cake press with 2-1/2 inch diameter cups. Place moon cake, seam side up, in mold; flatten dough to conform to shape of mold. Bang one end of mold lightly on work surface to dislodge moon cake. Place cake on ungreased baking sheet. Repeat to shape remaining cakes. Brush tops with egg yolk.

4. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a rack and let cool.

Copyright Yan Can Cook, Inc. 1991.
http://www.moonfestival.org/mooncakes/yancancook.htm

Remember that life is the ultimate adventure and a continual blessing. It’s time for you to explore, discover, walk your truth and live your gratitude in each present moment.

Blessings,

Marisol