Your Spirit Guidance For September’s Corn Moon (Music Tarot Reading)

The Full Moon is always a powerful time for the collective – emotions are heightened, intuition is enhanced, and we’re seeing the fruits of our manifestations.

This month’s Full Moon falls on September 7th. It’s also known as the Corn Moon, based on Native American tradition and folklore, because this Full Moon rises around the time corn is harvested. But most of us are not harvesting corn right now – so what does this lunar event mean for you? Choose the song and lyrics below that resonate for your personal spirit guidance for September 7th’s Full Corn Moon.

Song 1: “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire

Lyrics: “Do you remember the 21st night of September? Love was changing the minds of pretenders, while chasing the clouds away.”

Your Cards: The Hermit, 9 of Wands, Justice (reversed)

The Hermit is a major arcana tarot card, meaning it holds potent lessons. It tells me that, in the period leading up to the Full Corn Moon, you have been spending a lot of time alone, self-reflecting. This may have felt isolating, but it was also healing and deeply meaningful to you. Or, if you were unable to find solitude, you were desperately craving some alone time to heal.

The 9 of Wands tells me where Spirit finds you on September’s Full Moon. It signifies strength, bravery, endurance, and resilience. You are powering through a challenging period, and you’ve been working hard to stay strong. You might be feeling worn out and exhausted by all you’ve faced, and yearning again for that alone time in your recent past that you either had or needed even before this tough time. But Spirit is telling you that you’re stronger than you think, and you need to remember how well you’ve handled this difficult situation whenever hard times come again in the future. Everything comes in cycles, and you will be able to rest and have peace again soon.

In the reversed position, Justice, another major arcana card, suggests dishonesty, injustice, and unfair treatment. With two major arcana cards in your reading, Spirit says this is a powerful time in your life for personal growth – you are learning huge lessons that you will carry with you for a long time. The reversed Justice card tells me that you may be tempted to act dishonestly to get out of the difficult situation you’re currently in – but you must stay on the right path, because Spirit warns that karma will come for you if you deliberately choose to do wrong now. Do not take your struggles out on others. On the other hand, this card may be warning that someone is going to treat you unfairly or try to deceive you in the near future, following the Corn Moon. Spirit urges you to maintain your integrity, even if opportunities come up to improve your situation at the expense of others, and to pay attention to your gut if it feels like someone is trying to trick or exploit you. You are encouraged to restore harmony and balance in all areas of your life, so it may be that you need to set firm boundaries and create time and space for the rest you seek – and deserve.

Song 2: “Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

Lyrics: “Summer has come and passed, the innocent can never last. Wake me up when September ends.”

Your Cards: 9 of Pentacles, The Devil, Page of Swords

The 9 of Pentacles tells me that, in the period leading up to September’s Full Moon, you’ve been feeling great – self-sufficient, blessed, and secure. You worked hard to get to that place, and deserved to reap the rewards of your efforts.

The Devil is a major arcana tarot card, meaning it holds powerful lessons with lasting impact. It tells me that, right around September 7th’s Full Moon, you will face temptation and/or anxiety. Unhealthy habits draw you in, which could threaten the delightful lifestyle you’ve secured for yourself. Or, you’re dealing with significant fears that need to be faced. You likely already know whether it’s temptation, fear, or both – and the specific details they entail, because there is a sense that this is a pattern that’s popping up again now. Spirit reminds you that you’ve worked so hard to build what you have, and not to let temptation or anxiety ruin it. Take control instead of letting these feelings and urges control you.

The Page of Swords symbolizes wisdom and truth, suggesting that you will come out on the other side of the September Full Moon stronger and smarter than ever. Any struggles you’re facing now are only strengthening and educating you. Spirit urges you to keep your mind open, and remember that the ups and downs of life are all just part of the journey. The longer you travel, the more you’ll understand, and also realize how much more there is to learn.

Song 3: “Pale September” by Fiona Apple

Lyrics: “Pale September, I wore the time like a dress that year. The autumn days swung soft around me, like cotton on my skin.”

Your Cards: 5 of Swords (reversed), 3 of Pentacles, 6 of Swords (reversed)

In the reversed position, the 5 of Swords tells me that you’ve been dealing with a lot of conflict lately. Either you’ve been battling with multiple aspects of your life (such as career, family, relationship, etc.), or there is one person/situation in particular that’s causing this discord. This is where Spirit finds you leading up to the Corn Moon on September 7. You likely know exactly what this refers to; whether the rage you’re feeling comes from within you, or if there’s a specific source of your strife. Spirit acknowledges that you’ve likely been feeling defeated, drained, and at a loss, not knowing how to move forward.

But the 3 of Pentacles promises that radical change is happening for you now! This tarot card symbolizes teamwork and satisfaction. It’s basically the opposite of what you’ve been dealing with leading up to the Full Moon. On or around September 7th, you will find harmony in a significant relationship, whether it’s a lover, co-worker, or someone else. This goes a long way toward healing what’s been broken in the recent past, and Spirit is reminding you how good it feels when you’re out of conflict.

The 6 of Swords, reversed, warns that after the Full Moon, you may sink back into old patterns of conflict. And who could blame you? You’ve been fighting for so long, it feels natural to fall back into that habit. Spirit wants you to remember how wonderful it was recently (around the Full Moon) when you made a strong connection that helped you feel aligned. You can feel like that more often – but you must leave behind the old habits and arguments that brought you down. This will likely require therapy, setting strong boundaries, or severing ties with someone or something that has caused you so much distress (such as a person or a job). Spirit is telling you that it’s okay to fall back into this pattern, as it’s practically expected after all you’ve been through. Healing isn’t linear, and there are ups and downs along the way. But you mustn’t stay stuck in a place of conflict – you deserve better, and to feel the harmony you felt around the Full Moon, all the time.