Other names for the August moon are Dispute Moon, Lynx Moon, Grain Moon, Corn Moon, Lightening Moon, Holly Moon
Element: Fire
Focus: Health and wellness goals. What sacrifices can you make now that will be beneficial later? Appreciate what you have.
Colors: Yellow and gold
Stones: Cat's Eye, Carnelian, Jasper, Fire Agate, Tiger's Eye, Moonstone, Topaz
Animals: Lion, phoenix, sphynx, dragon, crane, falcon, eagle, sturgeon
Flowers: Sunflower, Marigold, Gladiolus, Poppy
Herbs: Rosemary, Basil, Cat Nip, Chamomile, St John's Wort, Bay, Angelica, Fennel, Rue, Orange
For your journal: Appreciate what you have: write about the things you take for granted that don't normally get appreciated. What things in your life can you live with out? Are there ways to simplify your life now to make tomorrow better? Are there things in your life that you want but don't have yet? Can you see them? Do you believe they will happen to you?
Don't forget!
Some outlets are saying that this is the last supermoon of the year, so make it count! NASA says a supermoon is a full moon that appears within 90 percent of perigee (the moon's closest proximity to Earth in a month). This makes is appear large and brighter than the average full moon.