Corn Moon Ritual and Blood Moon Rituals Guide

The full moon of September 2025 is destined to be extraordinary—a Corn Moon that also transforms into a Blood Moon. Prepare, and mark your calendars, friends, because the Corn Moon peaks on Sunday, September 7 this year.

Later that night, Earth will align just so, casting its shadow across the Moon and turning it a dramatic red hue during a total lunar eclipse, visible between approximately 15:28 and 20:55 UTC, with totality—when the Moon glows fully crimson—lasting 82 minutes from 17:30 to 18:52 UTC.

This rare overlap—a harvest-inspired Corn Moon and a shadow-drenched Blood Moon—offers powerful energies for ritual. It’s a moment bridging abundance with transformation, gratitude with ancestral depth. In the following guide, you'll discover the origins of these celestial names, the energies they bring, and deeply human rituals for both Corn Moon and Blood Moon energies.

🌕🌽Corn Moon, but this year it’s also a Blood Moon?

September’s full moon is a time of harvest and transition, but also a time to be grateful. It can be called the Corn Moon because it coincides with the ripening of crops, or a Blood Moon when an eclipse transforms its glow. The overlap between two spiritual moons makes this lunar event feel especially magical, because it’s like a bridge between two sides: abundance and shadow, gratitude and transformation.

So many of us ask: Why is it a Corn Moon, but not a Harvest Moon?

The Corn Moon usually comes before the Harvest Moon. Let’s make it easy to understand: the Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, so it can be either in September or in October. If September’s full moon happens early in the month, it’s the Corn Moon, but if it falls later (like close to the end of September, or at the start of October), it becomes the Harvest Moon.

How does the eclipse bring the Blood Moon?

A Blood Moon appears during a total lunar eclipse. As Earth passes between the sun and the moon, our atmosphere scatters blue light and bends red light onto the moon’s surface. The result is a bit coppery-red moon with shadows of red that reminds us of the color of blood—hence the name.

Which moon is it? Corn moon or the Blood moon?

Sometimes, it’s both. When September’s Corn Moon coincides with a lunar eclipse, it can carry the double title. That makes it a uniquely powerful moon for ritual—where abundance (corn) and transformation (blood) meet.

Where is the origin of the names: Corn Moon and the Blood Moon?

“Corn Moon” is rooted in Native American and European traditions, marking the time of the corn harvest. “Blood Moon” is more recent in popular culture, but draws from eclipse lore and ancient associations of red moons with omens, spirits, and shadow work.

🌽Corn Moon Ritual: What energies does it bring?

The Corn Moon symbolizes many great things that are essential for a happy life, like abundance, gratitude, and the cycle of growth. Its energy supports reflection on what you’ve cultivated—spiritually, emotionally, or materially—and encourages you to honor the harvest of your efforts. Corn Moon rituals focus on thanksgiving, letting go of what no longer serves, and preparing for seasonal shifts.

🔴Blood Moon Rituals - what to focus on?

A Blood Moon is all about intensity. It highlights endings, shadow work, ancestral connection, and transformation. Rituals for the Blood Moon often involve release, deep meditation, or communion with the spirit world. Approach it with respect, and it can offer profound clarity.

🌕Best Corn Moon Rituals/ Blood Moon Rituals

“All these rituals are also available to download for free. We have created beautifully illustrated pages for each Corn and Blood Moon Ritual. So, if you feel like you would like to add these pages to your notebook, grimoire, or your own Book of Shadows (spell and ritual book), you have the chance.” - Caitlin

🌽 The Harvest of Gratitude (Corn Moon Ritual) “Whispers of the Cornfield”

This ritual is about honoring abundance and letting in more blessings through gratitude.

What you'll need:

• A bowl of corn (kernels, popcorn, or fresh corn—whatever feels right)

• A candle (gold or yellow works best)

• A slip of paper + pen
  
  

How to do it:

1. Sit outside under the Corn Moon (or by a window where you can see it).

2. Gently place the bowl of corn in front of you, watch it, feel it. Then light the candle.

3. On the paper, write down three things you are grateful for and also three things you are ready to release, because to call something is, you must release something. It’s all about balance.

4. Hold the corn in your hands and whisper: “From seed to stalk, from husk to harvest, I honor the cycle of life.”

5. Place the paper under the bowl. Keep it there overnight, then bury it in the earth the next day.
   

🔴 The Ancestors’ Whispers (Blood Moon Ritual) “Voices Through the Fire”

The Blood Moon carries deep ancestral and shadow energy, therefore it’s a great way to connect with all that is not visible to the eye. This ritual helps you connect with lineage and receive wisdom.

What you’ll need:

• A red or white candle

• A photo, heirloom, or symbol of your ancestors

• A small bowl of water
  
  

How to do it:

1. Place the candle in the center of your space, with the ancestor item next to it.

2. Light the candle and say: “Ancestors of blood and spirit, I welcome your wisdom.”

3. Dip your fingers in the water and touch your forehead, heart, and hands—symbolizing clarity, love, and action - take time for this, and truly feel the water on your forehead, heart and hands.

4. Spend a few minutes in silence, writing down any messages, feelings, or images that come to you.

5. When finished, thank your ancestors and extinguish the flame.

   
   
   

🌕✨ The Eclipse of Renewal (Combined Blood & Corn Moon Ritual) “Shadow into Light”

This is a hybrid ritual for when the Corn Moon coincides with an eclipse—or when you want to blend abundance and transformation.

What you’ll need:

• A small jar or container

• Two slips of paper

• Dried corn kernels or rice

• A red string or ribbon
  
  

How to do it:

1. On one slip of paper, write what you want to release (fears, habits, blocks).

2. On the other slip, write what you want to call in (abundance, love, clarity, courage).

3. Place both slips into the jar, covering them with the corn kernels.

4. Tie the jar shut with the red string, symbolizing protection and sealing your intention.

5. Hold the jar or a container under the moonlight and whisper: “From shadow to today’s harvest, I transform, realign, and renew.”

6. You can keep the jar/container on your altar or bury it in the earth as an offering - do what makes more sense to you, what feels right to you.
   

You can also download all these rituals as illustrated PDFs if you want to add them to your ritual notebook or your magic book, for example.

“Every Full Moon feels like something new and special is coming, and we hope that with these rituals, you can manifest many good things into your life. Have a magical Corn and Blood Moon!” - Caitlin

🌒How to prepare for this September’s full moon?

To prepare, create space in your life—both physically and emotionally. Clean your altar, gather tools like candles, herbs, and corn, and spend a few days reflecting on what you want to release and what you want to grow. Fasting, journaling, or meditating in the days before the full moon can make your rituals more potent.

🌾So, when is the next Harvest Moon?

The Harvest Moon is the full moon that is closest to the autumn equinox, so the exact month may be different in some years. Some years, it lands in September, and in others, October claims the title. When the Corn Moon falls early in September, the Harvest Moon follows in October, and the next is usually the Hunter’s Moon.

No Hunter’s Moon this year?

Not always. In years when the Harvest Moon lands in October, the Hunter’s Moon can be pushed into November. The cycle shifts, reminding us that lunar traditions are both cosmic and seasonal.

🌕Embracing the Corn & Blood Moon Rituals

As the September sky unfolds with the Corn Moon’s gentle harvest glow and the Blood Moon’s dramatic eclipse, you are invited to join in a cosmic dance of gratitude, release, and rebirth. Whether you're drawn to the Corn Moon rituals that celebrate our abundance and cycles, or the Blood Moon rituals that guide us through shadow work, ancestral wisdom, and transformation—or all three—you have the opportunity to align yourself with the lunar rhythm.

These rituals aren’t about perfection or following the instructions precisely, but rather about intention, presence, mindfulness, and heartfelt connection. Let these lunar energies support your journey—harvest what serves you, release what doesn’t, and step forward renewed under the ancient light of the moon.

🌑 A Final Note on Spirit Communion

For those who feel called to walk deeper into the shadows of the Blood Moon, there exists a more profound path: the Blood Moon Ritual of Spirit Communion, “Echoes Beyond the Veil.” This advanced rite is not meant for everyone—it is a sacred practice of opening the path between worlds, honoring the dead, and receiving their wisdom. If your spirit stirs at the thought, we’ve created a detailed PDF guide with step-by-step instructions to help you safely and meaningfully explore this connection.

With love and moonlight,
Caitlin & Gerly,
Soul Sisters Tarot