As autumn embraces the land, it’s the perfect time to honor and bless the harvest that nourishes us. This Harvest Blessing Spell is a way to give thanks for the abundance provided by the earth and to ensure prosperity continues through the colder months.

Ingredients

• 1 Orange candle
• A small bowl of mixed nuts and grains
• A few autumn leaves (dried or freshly fallen)
• A pinch of cinnamon
• A small piece of paper and pen
• A heat-proof dish or cauldron

Preparation

Setting the Scene

1. Choose a quiet, comfortable space where you won’t be disturbed. This could be indoors or outdoors in nature.
2. Set up your altar or a small table with all the ingredients. Arrange them neatly to create a sacred space.
3. Cleanse your space with sage, incense, or your preferred method to ensure a positive environment.

Performing the Spell

Creating Sacred Space

1. Light the Orange Candle: Orange symbolizes the harvest and abundance. As you light it, visualize the warmth and bounty of the autumn season.
2. Arrange the Leaves: Place the autumn leaves around the candle to create a circle. These leaves represent the cycle of life and the changing seasons.

Offering and Blessing

1. Hold the Bowl of Nuts and Grains: This bowl symbolizes the harvest. Hold it in both hands and close your eyes.
   • Visualize: Picture the fields and orchards heavy with produce, the hands that harvested them, and the nourishment they provide.
   • Say Aloud: “I give thanks for this bountiful harvest, for the food that nourishes and sustains. Blessed be this abundance, now and always.”

Writing Your Gratitude

1. Write a Note of Thanks: On the small piece of paper, write a short note of gratitude. Mention specific things you are thankful for this harvest season.
   • Example: “I am grateful for the fresh apples, the golden corn, and the warmth of the sun that ripened the crops.”
2. Sprinkle Cinnamon: Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon over the note. Cinnamon is known for its prosperity and protection properties.

Releasing and Completing the Spell

1. Burn the Note: Place the note in the heat-proof dish or cauldron and carefully light it, allowing the flame to consume it.
   • As it Burns: Say, “As this paper burns, my gratitude rises. May the blessings of this harvest continue to flow.”
2. Scatter the Nuts and Grains: Once the note has completely burned, scatter the nuts and grains around the base of a tree or in your garden as an offering back to the earth.

Closing the Ritual

Thanking the Elements

1. Extinguish the Candle: Thank the candle for its light and energy. Safely extinguish it.
2. Collect the Leaves: Gather the leaves and keep them on your altar as a reminder of the cycle of life and the gratitude you hold.

Reflect and Ground

1. Reflect: Spend a few moments in quiet reflection, feeling the gratitude and blessings that surround you.
2. Ground: Ground yourself by eating a small piece of fruit or a handful of the mixed nuts and grains, connecting yourself to the earth’s bounty.

By performing this Harvest Blessing Spell, you honor the gifts of the earth and set intentions for continued prosperity and gratitude. Remember, the act of giving thanks enriches both the giver and the receiver, creating a cycle of abundance and joy.