August Sturgeon Moon: The Full Moon of Abundance, Wisdom, and Harvests

August glows with warm, long evenings and a touch of melancholy as you sense summer slowly turning towards autumn. The full moon on August 9th is called the Sturgeon Moon in English, and is known to us as the Sturgeon Moon or Sturgeon Moon. It's a name you might not encounter every day, but it's one that's packed with symbolism.

Why Sturgeon Moon?

The name originates with the indigenous peoples of North America. During this period, sturgeon, an impressive freshwater fish, were abundantly caught in the Great Lakes. It was the height of the fishing season, and therefore a time of abundance and harvest . This moon reminds us to be grateful for what we have and to consciously consider what we want to carry into the next season.

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The spiritual meaning of Sturgeon moon

This full moon invites you to reflect on your wealth, not only material, but also emotional and spiritual:

1. Celebrate your harvest
   Consciously reflect on what you have achieved in recent months, no matter how small.

2. Share your abundance
   Abundance grows when you share it. That could be a smile, time, knowledge, or something tangible.

3. Listen to your inner wisdom
   Just as the sturgeon has been navigating waters for centuries, you can rely on your experience and intuition.

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Rituals to the To honor the sturgeon moon

Bring the energy of this moon to life with small, meaningful moments:

• Gratitude List - Write down ten things you're grateful for this summer.
• Moonlight Picnic - Enjoy and share your favorite summer snacks outdoors under the moon.
• Water Meditation - Sit by a lake, river, waterfront, or even your bathtub and meditate on the calm, sustaining energy of water.
• Creative Harvest Ritual - Create something (a painting, a story, a dish) that symbolizes your personal harvest.

The Sturgeon Moon is an invitation to celebrate what has already happened , to acknowledge your successes, and to have faith in the next step. A perfect end to midsummer and a gentle preparation for the transition to autumn.

What's next? The Harvest Moon

Traditionally, the moon falls close to the autumnal equinox. This is a time of gratitude and reaping what you sow.

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