Autumn Magical Harvest

fall leaves

Autumn is such an enchanting and magical season. … this morning as I was walking my dog I felt awe in the beauty of the falling leaves drying on the ground. Even though here in Colorado the colors are not quite as deliciously dynamic as on the East Coast, we still enjoy the dance of reds and yellows… so incredible isn’t it? The changing beauty and then the leaves die…

Before the 16th century this season was actually called Harvest. It wasn’t until much later it became known as Autumn or Fall. This season is associated with the suit of cups in a deck of playing cards… water….. it’s a time of flowing and of the harvest. There are many holidays to honor this time and they all have to do with the harvest. Celebrating some of these holidays can invoke more magic into our lives.

FALL EQUINOX/MABON

This harvest festival is a day of perfect balance between day and night. This is a time to take stock of our harvest and to be grateful for our abundance.

SUKKOT

A joyous 8 day Jewish agricultural festival also known as the feast of booths. You build and live in a temporary structure outside called a Sukkah.

MOON FESTIVAL OR MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

A Chinese festival celebrating the end of the Summer harvest season. Tradition includes admiring the harvest Moon and eating Moon Cakes.

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