Moon: Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Deity: Roman Mars – Applied to Harvest Protection

Daily Focus: Protecting what you have harvested, preserving abundance

Colors: Red & earthy brown
Use: Red candles for strength; brown altar cloth or stones for grounding

Crystal: Smoky Quartz
Use: Place near harvest offerings or hold to shield energy from negativity

Ritual (Step-by-Step):

1. Set up altar with grains or harvested produce.
   
2. Light red candle(s) and hold Smoky Quartz.
   
3. Visualize a protective shield around your harvest and home.
   
4. Speak or write protective affirmations: “My abundance is safe and secure.”
   
5. Close with gratitude to Mars for protection and guidance.
   

Journaling Prompt:
“What do I need to protect in my life right now—materially, emotionally, or spiritually?”

Tarot Spread (Optional – 3 Cards):

• Card 1: Vulnerable area
  
• Card 2: Protective action
  
• Card 3: Outcome if shielded
  

Unique Element: Walk around your storage area or garden, mentally “sealing” abundance with Mars’ protective energy.