Episode 234 - The Magic of September

All about the energies and magic of September plus a few September holidays to highlight.

Correspondences:

Crystals: sapphire, zircon, sardonyx 
Animals: bear, stag, fox 
Flowers: aster, morning glory 
Deites: Frigg, Hestia, Persephone, Odin

The sun is in Virgo until September 22. Virgo is a mutable earth sign.
Moon Phases

September 2: new moon in Virgo
September 11: second quarter moon in Sagittarius
September 17: full moon in Pisces
September 24: fourth quarter moon in Cancer

Septemer Holidays:

Labor Day (U.S. and Canada): The first Monday in September celebrates the contributions of workers. In the U.S., it marks the unofficial end of summer.
Patriot Day (U.S.): September 11th is a day of remembrance for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
International Day of Peace: Observed on September 21st, this day is dedicated to promoting world peace and ending violence and war.
Mid-Autumn Festival (China and other East Asian countries): Also known as the Moon Festival, this is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, which often falls in September. It’s a time for family gatherings, moon gazing, and enjoying mooncakes. It falls September 17th this year.
Oktoberfest (Germany): While it starts in late September, Oktoberfest is a world-famous festival celebrating Bavarian culture with beer, food, and entertainment. Starts September 21st this year
Mabon on September 22: Mabon is a pagan festival celebrated as part of the Wheel of the Year, which marks the autumn equinox. It usually falls around September 21st to 23rd in the Northern Hemisphere, when day and night are of equal length. Mabon is a time to honor the second harvest and give thanks for the abundance of the Earth, as well as to acknowledge the coming darker days of winter.



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