September is here,
Colorful leaves catch the wind,
Autumn has begun.

Ah, September. The month of autumn. September is the month of crisp air, changing leaves, and a shift in the overall mood toward something a little cozier. September is both a beginning and an ending—while autumn begins, summer ends—but we shouldn’t lament this ending. The seasons will continue rotating, and summer will return. While the days at the beach and spending time in the AC will dwindle in the coming days, we can at least take comfort in knowing that these long summer days will return. For now, however, autumn is approaching.

The season of autumn brings about a calm. Stillness. Peace. September feels the same. September is a cool breeze rustling sunset-colored leaves. September is the sound of a babbling brook. September is that first sip of coffee which prompts a sigh of contentment. September is peace.

Here, in The Monthly Almanac, I want to dive into several aspects of the month of September; aspects that I find intriguing or would like to focus on throughout the course of this month.

Each month, I choose a theme to be the overarching focus for that month. I decided to choose Peace for September’s theme this year, and so, this month, I’ll be trying to make “September” synonymous with “Peace.”

The Monthly Almanac is a compilation of different things, all of which I’ve carefully chosen to be a part of this month’s themed collection. September’s Almanac features:

• An autumnal moodboard (and accompanying mobile wallpaper).

• This month’s lunar calendar.

• A ritual centered around this month’s theme.

• An uplifting affirmation.

• 30 themed, thought-provoking journal prompts.

Sounds good? I hope so! I spent a lot of time pulling all of this together, which is why The Monthly Almanac is for paid subscribers. If you’re reading this, thank you so much for supporting my writing!

Let’s dive into August’s Almanac!