Full Moon Names and Meanings
Full Moon names date back to Native Americans, of what is now the
northern and eastern United States. The tribes kept track of the seasons
by giving distinctive names to each recurring full Moon. Their names
were applied to the entire month in which each occurred.
There was some
variation in the Moon names, but in general, the same ones were current
throughout the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior.
European settlers followed that custom and created some of their own
names. Since the lunar month is only 29 days long on the average, the
full Moon dates shift from year to year. Here is the Farmers Almanac’s
list of the full Moon names.
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• Full Wolf Moon – January Amid the cold and deep
snows of midwinter, the wolf packs howled hungrily outside Indian
villages. Thus, the name for January’s full Moon. Sometimes it was also
referred to as the Old Moon, or the Moon After Yule. Some called it the
Full Snow Moon, but most tribes applied that name to the next Moon.
• Full Snow Moon – February Since the heaviest snow
usually falls during this month, native tribes of the north and east
most often called February’s full Moon the Full Snow Moon. Some tribes
also referred to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since harsh weather
conditions in their areas made hunting very difficult.
• Full Worm Moon – March As the temperature begins
to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding
the return of the robins. The more northern tribes knew this Moon as
the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter;
or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes crusted from
thawing by day and freezing at night. The Full Sap Moon, marking the
time of tapping maple trees, is another variation. To the settlers, it
was also known as the Lenten Moon, and was considered to be the last
full Moon of winter.
• Full Pink Moon – April This name came from the
herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest
widespread flowers of the spring. Other names for this month’s celestial
body include the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and among
coastal tribes the Full Fish Moon, because this was the time that the
shad swam upstream to spawn.
• Full Flower Moon – May In most areas, flowers are
abundant everywhere during this time. Thus, the name of this Moon. Other
names include the Full Corn Planting Moon, or the Milk Moon. read more below
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Women today are turned on by intelligence in men, which is called sapiosexuality
If
the early 2000s marked the spotlight on well-groomed metrosexuals, it
was followed by the macho retrosexuals in the latter half of the decade.
The past few years spoke about the kitchen-loving gastrosexual men.
This year has seen
women taking a fancy to the intellectual man — the sapiosexual. A character like Riz Ahmed's in Mira Nair's latest release is an example of this trend.
Sapiosexuality
is getting aroused not by the physical appearance of a person, but
through his or her intelligence. Recent times have seen women,
particularly, falling for men who fit this bill. Says social
psychologist Anisha
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Full Strawberry Moon – June This name was universal to
every Algonquin tribe. However, in Europe they called it the Rose Moon.
Also because the relatively short season for harvesting strawberries
comes each year during the month of June . . . so the full Moon that
occurs during
that month was christened for the strawberry!
• The Full Buck Moon – July July is normally themonth when the new antlers of buck deer push out of their foreheads in
coatings of velvety fur. It was also often called the Full Thunder Moon,
for the reason that thunderstorms are most frequent during this time.
Another name for this month’s Moon was the Full Hay Moon.
• Full Sturgeon Moon – August The fishing tribes aregiven credit for the naming of this Moon, since sturgeon, a large fish
of the Great Lakes and other major bodies of water, were most readily
caught during this month. A few tribes knew it as the Full Red Moon
because, as the Moon rises, it appears reddish through any sultry haze.
It was also called the Green Corn Moon or Grain Moon.
• Full Corn Moon or Full Harvest Moon – SeptemberThis full moon’s name is attributed to Native Americans because it
marked when corn was supposed to be harvested. Most often, the September
full moon is actually the Harvest Moon, which is the full Moon that
occurs closest to the autumn equinox. In two years out of three, the
Harvest Moon comes in September, but in some years it occurs in October.
At the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the
light of this Moon. Usually the full Moon rises an average of 50 minutes
later each night, but for the few nights around the Harvest Moon, the
Moon seems to rise at nearly the same time each night: just 25 to 30
minutes later across the U.S., and only 10 to 20 minutes later for much
of Canada and Europe. Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice the
chief Indian staples are now ready for gathering.
• Full Hunter’s Moon or Full Harvest Moon – OctoberThis full Moon is often referred to as the Full Hunter’s Moon, Blood
Moon, or Sanguine Moon. Many moons ago, Native Americans named this
bright moon for obvious reasons. The leaves are falling from trees, the
deer are fattened, and it’s time to begin storing up meat for the long
winter ahead. Because the fields were traditionally reaped in late
September or early October, hunters could easily see fox and other
animals that come out to glean from the fallen grains. Probably because
of the threat of winter looming close, the Hunter’s Moon is generally
accorded with special honor, historically serving as an important feast
day in both Western Europe and among many Native American tribes.
• Full Beaver Moon – November This was the time toset beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm
winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver
Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for
winter. It is sometimes also referred to as the Frosty Moon.
• The Full Cold Moon; or the Full Long Nights Moon – DecemberDuring this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at
their longest and darkest. It is also sometimes called the Moon before
Yule. The term Long Night Moon is a doubly appropriate name because the
midwinter night is indeed long, and because the Moon is above the
horizon for a long time. The midwinter full Moon has a high trajectory
across the sky because it is opposite a low Sun.
MOON PRAYER
Pray to the Moon
When She is Round,
Luck with you
Shall then abound.
What ever you seek for
Shall be found,
In Sea, or Sky
or Solid Ground
Magic During Eclipses
Solar EclipsesConsider this fact about solar eclipses: A solar eclipse can only occur
during the day, on a new moon. This means that you are working with new
moon energy, which is great for getting rid of things and letting go. A
solar eclipse does not have to be visible for you to work magic.
Working magic during an eclipse is rather advanced. In order to understand the energy of an
eclipse, you must understand the energy of time and of the seasons. You
must also be able to raise and focus energy within a quite limited
amount of time.
During
an eclipse, some people may sense a time of stillness, others
experience a feeling of uncertainty. You may experience either of these
like the tiny glimmer of time before a pendulum swings back after having
swung all the way in one direction. This is the essence of an eclipse,
and is a similar sensation to that felt within a magic circle.
Lunar Eclipses
Consider this fact about lunar eclipses: A lunar eclipse can only occur during
the night of a full moon. This means you will be working with full moon
energy. A lunar eclipse does not have to be visible for you to work
magic.
Magic spells performed during lunar eclipses combine the power of the full and new moons
simultaneously. Therefore, consider carefully your wishes. Any spell
performed during a Lunar Eclipse must be done carefully, as one is
invoking the Triple Goddess in each of her forms. Consider carefully
what you wish and write it out beforehand.
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Moon Phase Magic
The Moon is the most important heavenly body to witches. We draw on her power for lunar magic.
We cast our spells in accord with her cycles. She inspires and illuminates us. There are moon gods,
but the Moon has always been perceived as female. The Moon is cyclical, like women.
She mirrors the stages of our lives: "Maiden", "Mother" and "Crone". She is Changing Woman, as are we.
The Moon is the astronomical body closest to us and, therefore, she has a profound influence upon us.
The highest energy occurs at the Full Moon and, therefore, this is the most powerful time for magical workings.
The New Moon is the next most powerful time for Magic.
New Moon Magic: Initiation
The New Moon has a more inward feel than the Full Moon. The New Moon has
a void or empty quality, and therefore can be frightening to those not
comfortable with uncertainty. Can you learn to trust the dark? It's the
moment when the old passes away and the new is not yet here. That's why
it's a powerful time for sending out your prayer, wishes, desires to the
Universe.
New Moon workings can be done from the day of the New Moon to
three-and-a-half days after. The New Moon is great for new beginnings,
starting a new venture, initiating a new project or embarking on an
adventure. This is the time when new love and romance can flourish. This
is the time to hunt for a new job or to start trying to get pregnant.
Under the New Moon, work with the new: the beginning of a new life, a
new career, a new love, a new you.
Waxing Moon Magic: Growth
The Waxing Moon, when the Moon appears to grow larger in the sky, is a
time of growth. From seven to fourteen days after the New Moon, use the
Waxing Moon for constructive magic, including love, wealth, courage,
success, friendship, luck and health. As the Moon grows larger, the more
powerfully you will feel the energy of the Goddess.
Under the Waxing Moon, you want to work with building on what you have
started under the New Moon: gaining in prosperity, getting money,
developing or receiving love, working toward having a pregnancy develop
in a healthy way. This is the time to bring positive and constructive
things into your life, such as performing magic to bring prosperity and
health.
Full Moon Magic: Your Heart's Desire
From fourteen to seventeen-and-a-half days after the New Moon comes the
Full Moon and its magical potential. This is the prime time for rituals
for prophecy, protection and divination. Perform any workings that
require extra power, such as helping to find a new job or healing for
serious conditions. This is also the time for love, knowledge, money,
dreams and legal undertakings.
The Full Moon is the time to really go for what you want. The Moon's
energy is incredibly powerful, and you can ask her to help you in nearly
any request. Full Moon energy is available three days before and after
the actual date of the Full Moon, so use this time for divination,
dreams, love and whatever else your heart desires.
If you don't know what you want, resist the temptation to work magic
under the Full Moon simply because it's a good time for magical
workings. Instead, consider performing a ritual to honor the Goddess and
feel as one with her. This can be a powerful enough experience on its
own.
Waning Moon Magic: Removing
From three-and-a-half days after the Full Moon comes the Waning Moon.
The moon is getting smaller, and this time is used for banishing magic;
for ridding oneself of illness, addictions or negativity.
The Waning Moon is the time go rid yourself of negative things in your
life. Perform banishing magic to lose some weight or rid yourself of a
minor ailment. Work to eliminate negative influences in your
environment, such as banishing stress from your office or silencing
malicious gossip. Consider going to the source and banishing the
tensions that are causing you to have stress.
Dark Moon Magic: A Break, or Binding
Many magical practitioners believe that magic should not be worked
during the three days each month that the Moon is dark and is not
visible in the sky. The Goddess is thought to have descended into the
underworld; she is in mourning, and her energy is at its lowest point of
the lunar cycle.
During the Dark of the Moon, Hecate, the Goddess in her aspect of queen
of the underworld rules, and some witches have been known to call upon
her dark powers to perform negative workings at this time. Better to
take a break from magic and relax and meditate during this time.
Should you choose to perform magic during the Dark of the Moon, this can
be a time of ridding oneself of bad habits. You may perform binding
spells, to explore your darkest recesses and understand your anger and
passions. This also is a time for bringing justice to bear.
Moon Magic Through the Zodiac
Moon in Aries:
Spells involving authority, willpower and rebirth. Moon in Taurus: Spells involving love, real estate, and money.
Moon in Gemini: Spells involving communication, public relations and travel.
Moon in Cancer: Spells involving domestic life and honoring lunar deities.
Moon in Leo: Spells involving power over others, courage, child birth.
Moon in Virgo: Spells involving employment matters, health and intellectual matters.
Moon in Libra: Spells involving court cases, partnerships and artistic matters.
Moon in Scorpio: Spells involving secrets, power and psychic growth.
Moon in Sagittarius: Spells involving publications, sports and the truth.
Moon in Capricorn: Spells involving career, political matters and ambition.
Moon in Aquarius: Spells involving science, freedom, personal expression, problem solving, friendship.
Moon in Pisces: Spells involving music, telepathy and clairvoyance.
Moon Water Tonic
Tonic waters containing the energies of the moon embody powerful
healing benefits that bring about integral balance and wholeness
throughout the body, mind and soul. Clear quartz crystal catalyzes the
absorption of lunar energies as well as amplifies the healing benefits.
To Prepare Moon Water:
On a clear night, preferably on or right before the full moon,
place a clear quartz crystal in a clear glass and cover it with one cup of purified or spring
water.
Check an almanac for the exact time of sundown on the day you have
chosen. At sundown, place the glass out of doors in a moonlit place
(cover the glass with clear plastic wrap).
Remove the glass at dawn. The water is now filled with lunar potency.
Drink the moon water every morning to prepare your body, mind and
spirit for the stress of the day.
