Corn Moon Magick
Have you noticed the many ways to name the moons? I think of the August Moon as the Corn Moon because of my love for my Mexican roots. We revere this plant ally, the symbol of abundance, ingenuity, gratitude, creativity, spirit connection, and sacrifice. Corn is one of the first crops to be harvested, alongside wheat and barley. You might prefer the Sturgeon Moon, Barley Moon, Snow Moon, Storm Moon, Hunger Moon, or Wolf Moon, depending on where you live and connect to this glorious lunar light from the patch of earth where you live. You might see the moon's energy through wherever Leo shows up in your natal chart or just those Lions you know and love.
I come back to the corn again and again and consider her question to me every August: If you could peel back a shelf of outer husk, the sacred offering, would you take the risk and let go? That challenge to give up what holds us back to cavort like a sparkling ray of the hot August Sun is Corn Moon Magick.
For added inspiration, watch for shooting stars during the Perseid meteor shower that started on July 17, and will be visible until August 24. Peel off a sheaf of corn husk and write on the husk in a sharpie pen what you will sacrifice, a negative self-image, angry thought, limiting habit. On another sheaf write your best Leo-inspired, out of sight, best-ever scenario kind of wishes. Under the full moon (or as near as your schedule will allow) dig a hole and sprinkle a few kernels of corn. Place the husk with your sacrifice in the hole first and then your dreams. Add to this spell with whatever added inspiration - like a good recipe - as you see fit.
We are still under the influence of the Pagan holiday on August 1, known as Lammas, Loafmass or Festival of Breads, and celebrates the harvest of barley and wheat, and the gift of friendship through the act of "breaking bread" together. You may gain inspiration to dream big from the namesake of this holiday, known as Lughnasa in honor of the Celtic God Lugh, who was was a master of many skills from healing to smithcraft and battle to music.
During the end of July through the Lammas holiday, I sprinkled egg shells and coffee grounds on my herbs. Each day I felt more and more into my forest Witchery. We went to the Willits Farmer’s Market where I bought a Baba Yaga bowl from a kick ass artist. The next morning, Joey found two hollowed eggs. The Goddess Baba Yaga also wanted the dried calendula flower and the joint too. Lol. In the Mt. Shasta Goddess Temple, where I received my Shamanic priestess training, we honor Baba Yaga in July. I honor the power of the Goddess Baba Yaga when I drop unnecessary shields and layers and step into my power. Again, this is Corn Moon Magick
From the Temple website, “Baba Yaga is the wise woman who lives at the edge of the forest, making friends with the plants and animals, darting among the trees, and dancing under the moon. She is the spry, cackling crone who doesn’t mince words and who knows ancient and secret incantations. Her retinue includes the horsemen of the Bright Dawn, Red Sun, and Black Midnight who govern the process of the day. Around her chicken-legged hut we find a fence made of chattering skulls with fire in their eye sockets. She is accompanied by frogs and spiders. Her medicine is powerful: the right dose will heal you, the wrong dose is poison. Baba Yaga is also the one who shows us how our society projects fearsome qualities upon elder women of power. Why? Because she is so strong, so smart, and so ferocious she needs no outside validation. If you approach her with respect, she might help you. But if you approach her with mockery or presumption, watch out! Her teeth and wit are sharp!”
I’m posting this ritual on a very special day. August eighth is called the Lion’s Gateway Portal. I love that we share these things together. Now is the time for manifesting. Think of the things that you want. Say them aloud three times. Make your dreams come true! You are the Magick!
