Full Moon September 2025 and the Blood Corn Moon Meaning
September 2025 brings a full Corn Moon and a total lunar eclipse. This is nicknamed a Blood Moon because it will turn the full moon a haunting red color.
This rare meeting of the Corn and Blood Moon urges you to stand in the truth and let what you know shape what comes next. Know yourself enough to move with the quiet confidence of someone who has walked through both shadow and light, yet survived.
September’s Full Moon can be a little tricky! Most Full Moons are associated with the month they land in. However, the full moon closest to the Autumn Equinox is considered the Harvest Moon. In 2025, October’s Moon is closest to the Autumn Equinox (by one day), making September’s Moon the Corn Moon.
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When is September’s Corn Moon in 2025?
In 2025, the Corn Moon occurs on September 7th and peaks at 2:09 PM EST.
Each Full Moon phase corresponds to the season and time of year. Moon phases have names that come from many beliefs around the world, including Native American, Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Germanic, and more modern Neo-Pagan traditions. Each moon carries its own Moon Magic and spiritual energy.
September Corn Moon Spiritual Meaning
Cornfields seem to glow beneath the golden light of September’s Full Moon. Strong cornstalks endured months of steady sun, wind, and stormy rain showers for each kernel to grow full and ripe enough to eat.
Wisdom grows in a similar way. It’s not gained overnight or after a single revelation; instead, it’s grown through many seasons of failures and wins. It comes from listening and empathizing with other people’s experiences and combining them with your own perspectives.
September’s Corn Moon spiritual meaning reminds us to honor the pace of our own becoming. You can’t rush through the lessons that shape us all because there are no shortcuts. Unwavering trust in yourself is something only time can grow.
Use the Corn Moon’s meaning as a reminder that challenges (for better or worse) change us and eventually help us become stronger. Find the courage within yourself to stand tall, knowing you may fail again. When you’ve gained true wisdom and knowledge, it will nourish far more than just yourself.
Why Is the September 2025 Corn Moon Also a Blood Moon?
This year’s full moon is also a Blood Moon due to a total lunar eclipse that will be visible in Asia, Europe, Africa, Western North America, Eastern South America, and Australia.
The Earth will move between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow over the Moon. This shadow glows red because of the way the sunlight bends through Earth’s atmosphere.
For witches and spiritual practitioner’s this Blood Moon represents a surge of intensity, emotions, and truth. It collides with the Corn Moon’s slow-grown wisdom like fire meeting the edge of golden cornfields, pleading with you to no longer sit quietly in the background.
The Blood Corn Moon is calling you to stand in the wisdom and truth of what you know. Trust yourself and the lessons you’ve learned from joy and hardship. Let it guide you as you dare to live and speak that knowledge openly.
2025 Lunar and Solar Eclipses
Penumbra, (from Latin paene, “almost”; umbra, “shadow”), in astronomy, the outer part of a conical shadow cast by a celestial body, in which the light from the source [the Sun] is partially blocked—as compared to the umbra (q.v.), the shadow’s darkest, central part, where the light is totally excluded.
Britannica – Penumbra Eclipse
September Harvest Moon Alternative Names
Many cultures around the world have beautiful names for September’s Full Moon. These names beautifully reflect the connection between humans, Nature, folklore, communities, and historical influences throughout time.
Remember, most of these names applied to the entire month, not just during the full moon!
- Barley Moon (Old English) (source: Time and Date)
- Fall Moon (Ukiuqsraq) Inupiat Language, Alaska
- Tvímánuður (Norse) means harvest month (source: Nordic Culture – Skjalden)
- Leaves Turning Moon (Waatebagaa-giizis) (Ojibwe) (source: Ojibwe.net)
- Nut Month (dulisdi) Cherokee, Carolinas
- Singing Moon (sometimes called Song Moon) Celtic
- Corn is Harvested (li’dekwakkwya ts’ana) Zuni Native American Origins
- Spring Moon (South African origins) (source: Centre for Astronomical Heritage)
For a list of even more Native American Moon names, check out American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s article here or Western Washington University’s article here.
For Abrahamic traditions the full moon of September can be important, as for Jewish people it’s the one that precedes the High Holy Day of Rosh Hashonah which starts on Sept. 25.
Muslims use a lunar calendar, so the full moon is in the middle of the month (in this case, called Safar).
Space – Harvest Moon 2022: When and how to see September’s full moon
Is the Full Moon of September 2025 a Supermoon?
No, in 2025, September’s full Moon is NOT a supermoon. However, according to NASA, there will be 3 Supermoons in 2025.
- October 6, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- December 4, 2025
Because the Moon’s orbit wobbles and differs depending on where the Sun and Earth are in their orbits, the exact distance of these closest and furthest points varies, and some supermoons are closer or farther than others.
‘Supermoon’ isn’t an official astronomical term, but typically it’s used to describe a full Moon that comes within at least 90 percent of perigee.
NASA – Supermoons
September Moon Spiritual Correspondences
Below you will find the intentions, colors, and crystals aligning with the September Full Moon’s spiritual energy.
Corn Moon Spiritual Intentions
- Wisdom
- Truth
- Patience
- Courage
- Confidence
- Strength
Colors
- Dark Green
- Brown
- Burnt Orange
- Deep Red
- Amber
- Earth tones
Crystals
- Citrine
- Amber
- Quartz
- Aventurine
- Gold
- Ruby
- Tiger’s Eye
September Full Moon 2025 Ritual Ideas
The Harvest Moon is a celebration of abundance and a time to give thanks to Nature. Here are a few celebration ideas to get you started. If you’re looking for even more ideas, check out Full Moon Rituals You Need To Know!
September Full Moon Journal Prompts
Sharing a Harvest Feast
Host a cozy gathering with friends or family to celebrate the Harvest Moon’s energy. Use autumn-themed decor and soft lighting to create a welcoming space.
Prepare a feast using seasonal ingredients that evoke the flavors of Autumn. Think hearty soups, roasted vegetables, apple dishes, and pumpkin desserts. Consider incorporating elements from local farmers’ markets to honor the harvest spirit.
You can also ask everyone to bring a dish inspired by Autumn or anything holding personal significance to them. As you all enjoy the delicious food, encourage them to share the story behind their dish. What memories or feelings does it evoke? How does it connect to the theme of harvest and abundance? This lovely ritual weaves a tapestry of personal experiences into the meal.
After everyone is finished eating, take turns sharing how you’ve each succeeded this year. Then, set intentions for the Autumn season and align them with the Harvest Moon symbolism.
Try placing a central candle in the center of the table to symbolize the light from the Harvest Moon. As each person shares their intention, they can light a smaller candle from the central one. This simple ritual will illuminate their personal path and the group’s collective energy.
Bubble Release Ritual
This ritual is excellent for helping you embrace the themes of abundance and letting go during the Harvest Moon. It’s also an excellent manifestation technique.
Using bubbles as part of your Harvest Moon ritual infuses the celebration with lightness, playfulness, and the reminder that life’s moments are temporary.
Create Sacred Space
Gather your bubble-blowing materials and select an outdoor location with open space. Decorate the area with candles, lanterns, or natural elements like leaves and flowers. Ideally, perform the ritual when the Harvest Moon’s light is most prominent.
Setting Intentions
Take a moment to reflect on your intentions for the ritual.
What aspects of your life do you want to release? What abundance do you wish to invite?
Release Intention
Hold your bubble wand or tool and take a deep breath. As you exhale, blow a bubble into the air. Visualize the bubble carrying away the intentions you want to release.
Watch as the bubble rises and eventually pops, symbolizing the act of letting go.
Abundance Intention
Now, dip your wand into the bubble solution again. As you blow a bubble this time, visualize it representing abundance and blessings flowing into your life. Watch the bubble shimmer in the moonlight, representing the beauty of the abundance you invite into your life.
Repetition and Reflection
Continue blowing bubbles with released intentions and abundance intentions, alternating between the two. As you blow each bubble, let go of any attachment to the outcome and trust the flow of the universe.
After you’ve blown bubbles with your intentions and reflected on the symbolism, take a moment to stand in the moonlight. Close your eyes and feel the energy of the Harvest Moon surrounding you. Express gratitude for the release and abundance you’ve invited into your life.
Preparing Food For Winter
This ritual helps you connect with the Autumn season and Nature’s cycles. Autumn is a time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and prepare for the colder months ahead.
During harvest season, choose abundant seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Consider items that can be preserved, such as apples, root vegetables, and herbs like rosemary and thyme. Try canning or freezing summer produce and herbs!
As you prepare and store your ingredients, take a moment to reflect on how food nourishes your body and soul. Express gratitude for the harvest’s abundance, the moon’s energy, and the hands that nurtured the plants.
You can also harvest flowers, herbs, or leaves and incorporate them into a beautiful arrangement or bouquet. You could hang them to dry and use them later in oils, smoke cleansers, or Yule decor.
Set Intentions with Moon Water
September is a lovely time to meditate beneath the Moon because the evenings and nights are cooler. Sit with your hands on each side of your container and envision your gratitude, light, and intentions filling up the Moon Water.
Repeat the affirmation below, and then add what intention you’re trying to infuse into your Moon Water.
Harvest Moon, so full and bright, infuse this water with your light.
Alternatively, you can take a nighttime Nature Walk beneath the glow of the Harvest Moon. As you stroll, connect with the beauty of the moonlit landscape. Pay attention to the rustling leaves, the crispness in the air, and the soothing sounds of the night.
Use this time to let go of any worries and absorb the calming energy of the moon. You might also bring a journal to jot down any insights or thoughts during your walk.
Anointing Oils
If you created any herbal-infused oils over the summer, use them! Try adding dried/crushed lavender to Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil. After a bath or before meditation, take a moment to be fully present and hydrate your body with your oils. Focus on your intentions or what you are grateful for. You can also add some of your Moon Water to it!
Try incorporating a bath ritual as well. Use oils, bath salts, herbs (like lavender), bubbles, candles, or music to help immerse you in this present moment and set intentions. Take a moment to relax and just be!
A favorite ritual of mine is to focus completely on each body part as you rub the oil into your skin. Think about at least one thing you appreciate about that part of your body. How does it help you each day?
You can also use anointing oils to Dress Your Spell Candles.
Is There a Black Moon in September 2025?
No, September doesn’t have a Black Moon in 2025.
However, there was a seasonal Black Moon on August 23, 2025.
A Black Moon is a modern phrase that’s similar to the definition of a Blue Moon. However, it involves two NEW MOONS inside a specified time period rather than two FULL MOONS.
A Black Moon brings success and good luck. While a Black Moon is not an astronomical phrase, it’s honored and celebrated by witchcraft practitioners.
Full Moon Schedule 2025
I hope you found this article helpful!! Enjoy September’s Harvest Moon 2024, and remember as always…..
