September’s Barley Moon

We welcome September’s Full Moon, which is often referred to as the Corn Moon or the Fruit Moon. It is also known as the Barley Moon, which I illustrated here. In any event, this month’s moon means harvesting.

For me Barley evokes my Lithuanian heritage, and in particular the beef and barley soup that my Mom and Grandma made for me growing up. Both Barley and soup are all about comfort, nurturing, and fortifying our bodies for the seasons ahead. I should attempt a vegetarian version of the soup since I don’t eat meat anymore. For me, this month is about taking time to invent nourishing rituals to heal and to fuel us through the next months. While we have been through a lot this year, I fear that we still have a long way to go. Soup might be one soothing salve to sip on. 

Happy Full Barley Moon! I hope you are taking care of yourselves and staying as well as possible!