As you can see virtually all of the names describe a condition of the natural world or an activity associated with this time of year. These Native American names are shared not so much so we can adopt them, but that we can see how meaning was imbued on each full moon by different peoples. In general, the full moon exaggerates emotions, good or bad, so it is time of greater energy and feeling.
Mabon: A Celebration of Balance & Blessings
The Autumnal Equinox, or Mabon, is one of my favorite sabbats. September beckons the first winds of fall here in North Carolina, and although the days remain hot and muggy …