A Corn Moon Ritual

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A Corn Moon Ritual

Native Americans and early settlers called the August Full Moon the Corn Moon.

It was a time of giving thanks to the Earth and feasting. Corn was the focus of early harvest celebrations, as it was considered to be the seed of seeds and the giver of life. All the products from corn can be considered holy. Cornmeal, pollen, husks, and ears of corn were all used in fertility and prosperity magic. Corn Moon magic should be a simple ritual of giving thanks to Mother Earth. In doing so, you’ll create positive karma that will return blessings to you.

On the night of the Corn Moon, stand outside in a field if possible. Carry an earthenware dish filled with cornmeal. Raise it to the Full Moon, then lower it to the Earth. Solemnly sprinkle the corn meal on the ground and speak the following words:

From seed to plant,

From plant to blossom,

From blossom to harvest,

I thank you, Mother Earth.

When done, be aware of the August night as the Moon casts a mellow glow over a land of plenty. Listen to the katydid scratching at the darkness. Smell the ripeness of summer’s end. And silently thank the ancient ones who gave us corn, the symbol of life itself.

By: James Kambos

The reason I really wanted to post this is that we need to be more aware of what mother earth gives to us. We take take take the fruits that this earth offers, but we never give back. One time I attended a talk given by a native american and she was saying that when you go on your nature walk and you see something and pick up and take it home, no matter how trivial it seems to you, say a rock for example, you should always have something in you pocket to give back, she recommended tobacco.

So next time you eat that fruit or veggie, pick that flower or even take a walk on a dirt road, remember mother nature and give her a thank you.