Autumn's invitation – let go and harvest with cacao in hand

Autumn is here. And with it comes an invitation that many of us feel – sometimes physically in our bodies: A desire to withdraw a little. To turn our gaze inward. To let our shoulders drop and the pace slow down. Nature does the same. Trees shed their leaves. Fields are harvested. Days grow shorter. Energy returns home.

But in a world where we often forget to follow the rhythm of the seasons, it can require consciousness to listen to autumn's call. Here, ceremonial cacao can be a gentle and powerful support. She reminds us to feel our roots, to honor what we have harvested, and to lovingly release what we no longer need.

When you drink cacao – even without ceremony

Ceremonial cacao doesn't always have to be drunk in a grand ritual. Every cup you drink with presence is an invitation. A moment where you can listen a little deeper. Feel how you are. Connect with the earth, with your heart, and with what you are in the midst of. Especially now, in the transition from summer to autumn, cacao can support you in integrating what you have been through – and create a loving space for autumn's energy within you.

Harvest in your own life

Autumn calls for reflection. It's time to ask yourself:

• What have I learned this summer?
  

• What experiences do I want to take with me?
  

• What do I want to let go of?
  
  

We don't just harvest externally. We also harvest our insights, experiences, and inner growth. And cacao helps us to put words to it all – without having to perform or prove anything. She reminds us that we are already enough. That we should celebrate ourselves. And that letting go is not a loss – but a natural part of life's cycle.

Moon phases in September 2025

This year, the moon's rhythm gives us extra opportunity to work with autumn's energy:

• 🌕 Full Moon: Tuesday, September 9
  A perfect time to let go, release old stories, and create space for the new. Let cacao support you in a ceremony where you give thanks for all that has been – and release what no longer needs to come with you.
  
  

• 🌑 New Moon: Tuesday, September 23
  A new beginning. A seed can be sown – but autumn's energy invites us to plant this seed with calm and patience. Not from will, but from wisdom. Cacao can support you in feeling your intention from the heart.
  
  

Create your own autumn altar

A small ritual can make a big difference. Here is a loving invitation to create a physical space that reflects your inner process:

• Find a small place in your home where you can place your cacao, a candle, some dried leaves or flowers.
  

• Perhaps add a stone you feel connected to.
  

• Add a card with words for what you want to release, or what you wish to harvest.
  

Every time you drink your cacao, you can sit at your altar. Breathe. Listen. Give thanks. Let autumn's energy find its way home within you.

Mini-ritual to welcome autumn

You can do this alone – preferably during a full moon or just on a quiet autumn morning:

1. Make a cup of ceremonial cacao and sit in a quiet place.
   

2. Light a candle and close your eyes.
   

3. Feel your roots. Imagine that you – like the trees – are connected to the earth.
   

4. Ask yourself: What do I want to harvest? What am I ready to let go of?
   

5. Drink your cacao slowly, with gratitude.
   

6. Finish by placing your hands on your heart. Thank autumn for reminding you of your cyclical nature.
   
   

Cacao is not here to fix you. She is here to support you in remembering who you are.
Autumn calls for exactly that wisdom. And when you take the time to listen – even if only for a few quiet minutes with your cacao – you will feel how much already lives within you 🤎

You are always welcome to write to me if you have any questions or anything else.

My Instagram: @camillescacaolove 
My email: info@camillescacaolove.com 🤎

In love,

Camille