September's Full Harvest Moon 2021 🌕

September 2021 full harvest moon lights up our skies on September 20 at 7:55 p.m. ET (10:55 p.m. PST). This majestic lunation is dubbed the harvest moon because it’s the full moon that occurs closest to the fall equinox , which happens on Sept. 22. 

This harvest moon invites us to step into our power and get even closer to our dreams. Because this lunation happens in the dreamy sign of Pisces, we should steer clear of getting lost in make-believe. Harvest moons are also considered a particularly lucky full moon. The harvest moon is often the brightest full moon of the year because it occurs closest to the equinox. 

Full moons always symbolize a time of climactic conclusion, but this is felt even more deeply now as we near the changing of seasons and the cooler months ahead are imminent.

We are beginning to turn inward. This is a time of balance just as it is for the natural world around us. We feel the coming of the darkness and are pulled towards our spiritual side in a new way.

Now let's take a look how you can maximize the activities of the Cosmos:

1. Cleanse your mental and physical space

The full moon tends to mark a big build-up of energy—both light and dark. This makes it the perfect time to cleanse your space, body and mind; remove or let go of any of that built-up energy you no longer feel like harnessing, capturing or otherwise holding onto. Consider smudging your home or taking a luxurious bath to unwind. Live by the mantra “let everything that doesn’t belong to me go”—even if just for tonight.

2. Charge your crystals

Many believe the light from the full moon is absolutely perfect for charging and cleansing your crystals. This makes some sense—the full moon is all about bringing our intentions and emotions to the forefront, so we can process them, heal what we need to and ultimately, let go.

3. Meditate

Because full moons are about endings, they mark the perfect time to engage in a little reflection—and meditation offers an excellent way to do so. Sit with your thoughts as long as you feel like it, and remind yourself to bring some of this reflective energy to other days, as well, regardless of lunar cycle.

4. Let go of emotional baggage

As you engage in self-reflection, you may notice patterns, behaviors or relationships that aren’t getting you any closer to the life you want. Maybe they’re even detracting from it. Use this full moon as a reminder to let them go—or at least, as an opportunity to contemplate why they’re still there.

5. Check your to do list

Did you make a to-do list during the most recent new moon? Or just recently, at all? Now’s the perfect moment to revisit it and check in on your progress. Are you closer to accomplishing your goals than you were a few weeks ago? If so, continue taking steps to further your progress. If not, ask yourself why. Be proactive, and devise a plan for getting there.

You may also notice some of those goals no longer resonate with you. That’s OK—that’s, in fact, much of what full moons are about. Let them go, or modify things as you see fit. Don’t cling to the person you were when you first penned this list—accept yourself as you are now.

6. Relax

 Energy is abundant during any full moon, so a wonderful way to celebrate this lunar phase is to simply sit your ass down. Relax. Cleanse your space, and your body, and your mind, and kick back. Sometimes we need stillness to fully observe what’s happening around us, to notice how we feel, to discover the opportunities that’ve been lurking right under our noses. Remember, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be—so revel in it, for a moment