Chǔ shǔ – Limit of heat
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Virgo Season
Virgo(♍︎) Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between August 23 and September 22, and the Sun transits the constellation Virgo from approximately September 16 to October 30. The mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. It’s is symbolised by the maiden. Based on Astraea, in Greek mythology, she was the last immortal to abandon Read more about Virgo Season[…]
Late summer
Birds hop bravely, territorially Albeit cautiously, in their patchy plummage. Butterflies however, flutter and flit with abandon Perfectly suited for this moment of late summer Where Honeysuckle, Crosimia & hibiscus bloom And Fat bees plump up on the marjoram flowers. As the heat rises and shimmers All sound diminishes. I am mute Empty Nothing more Read more about Late summer[…]
Aquarius – Lightening Sturgeon Full Moon
August’s full Moon was traditionally called the Sturgeon Moon because the giant sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this part of summer. Other names for this Full Moon include ”Full Green Corn Moon,” signaling that the corn was nearly ready for harvest, “Wheat Cut Moon,” “Moon When All Things Ripen,” and ”Blueberry Moon.” Read more about Aquarius – Lightening Sturgeon Full Moon[…]
Li qiu- Autumn stirs
The transition from summer to Autumn begins. The Beginning of Autumn: It is the first solar term of autumn, and although it literally means the beginning of autumn, the “Autumn Tiger (after heat)”effect still occurs. This is the time of the ripening of the autumn harvesting crops. Despite officially marking the arrival of autumn, this Read more about Li qiu- Autumn stirs[…]
Night sky for August
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August
Worts & weeds for bees, goldfinches chatter & swallows prepare to leave, blackberries & rowan berries & a shower of hazelnut husks from fattening squirrels. Named after the Roman emperor Augustus Listen to Lia Leendertz August podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xJAM0P94rx8nWgHBIQSEG?si=eQlY6YWARvmMif4dsWThPQ&dl_branch=1
Lughnasadh or Lammas
The First Harvest: Lughnasadh or Lammas? Aug1by Christine Valentor As the golden sun winds down and the days ever so slightly grow shorter, we find ourselves at the first harvest feast also known as Lughnasadh or Lammas. The cross quarter festival which falls midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere. Lughnasadh Read more about Lughnasadh or Lammas[…]
August
Worts & weeds Nuts & Berries Goldfinches chattering on thistles & Swallows preparing to leave August brings the best bounty of the season—ripened tomatoes, beans, peas and corn. THE MONTH OF AUGUST August was named to honor the first Roman emperor (and grandnephew of Julius Caesar), Augustus Caesar (63 b.c.–a.d. 14). Find out the origin of each month’s name. Read more about August[…]