The 2026 Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere occurs on Tuesday, Sep 22, at 5:05 p.m. PDT (local Los Angeles time). A New Season begins the Day after Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. You can check precise conversions worldwide using the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Due to time zones, the date of the equinox may differ by +/- one calendar day in your location. FYI – The Time differs by one minute as referenced by the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The Full Harvest Moon occur on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026, 16:48 UTC (11:48am CDT). The New Moon began the Lunar cycle on Friday, September 11th, synchronized with Rosh Hashanah, the Day that begins the “Days of Awe” leading to the Day of Atonement on Yom Kippur.
The Full Harvest Moon manifests the Seed for a New Life. See MoonGiant.com for Dates and Times for International locations. The Harvest Moon holds major cultural significance in many different communities, who spend this full moon not just celebrating the fall harvest, but also the moon itself.
Changes at Big Bear Valley Lake
Shadow has been expressing his grief at the loss of his mate, Jackie. Kadee, a young female eagle has been trying to earn his affection. He’s had some trouble moving on. He draws closer and then backs away. Kadee has respected his feelings, though she continues to visit the nest, which she has claimed for her future. Shadow expresses his grief after a period of closeness. (It’s time to make up his mind, now that another Eagle is watching Kadee work in the nest.)
SHADOW AND KADEE AT BIG BEAR LAKE
Jackie’s Life Story – Through the Seasons with Shadow, and all her children.
LINKS ARE ACTING FUNKY.
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I started watching and there’s strong resonance for me here – I have always wanted to know more about the medicine wheel and here I have the opportunity. Will continue watching over the weekend and night comment more later – I already know I would like to read Manisa’s book. Thank you Debra for sharing and thank you Minisa Crumbo!
It was through Minisa’s inspiration that I’m doing what I’m doing now. She’s been a most important teacher/friend over the past 15 years. Another worthy book is “The Wind is My Mother” – written by her Uncle Bearheart, raised in the traditional shaman way. Much of what she taught me, was passed down through him.. .
Yes, I can see how Minisa would be a great inspiration and I think you are blessed to have her as a friend. I will see if I can order her book on-line, the part she read at the beginning of her presentation really spoke to me. I will see if her uncle’s book is available on her site too. I think it’s wonderful that ancient wisdoms are accessible for those who are drawn to them – hopefully people will start seeking them out more and more – the world really needs us to take stock of where we are, where we have been – and where we are going to…
FYI – She’s the one that came up with the calendar from Oaxaca and we’ve been brewing on the idea of the trip to Oaxaca. Now it’s turned into the possibility of a documentary.
I think the two of you should do it – great idea – there is no time like the present (to start planning…). I would say it sound like it is meant to be – the documentary idea is a great additional reason to go. Would love to read and hear about it and perhaps even watch the documentary. I’m sure it will become clear then why Oaxaca is so important… (I must have missed the part about the calendar from Oaxaca – did she mention it in the video presentation? Will have to look again).
Hi JJ, The calendar myth was something Minisa had shared along with information about the living World Tree in Oaxaca. I’ve looked, but don’t find the story she shared. I’ve been wanting to track it down, so will let you know what I am able to find. And, we are planning ahead – and have put a two-year timeframe around it just to give us time to think and prepare for it. Thanks for your comments, in lak’ech.