by Amy Seward
La Luna, Snow Moon, Strawberry Moon, Harvest Moon. So many names for this powerful beautiful shining disc! The moon has such a strong pull on us and our lives, it affects the ways our oceans move, how plants grown and you have noticed… our mood! Connecting to the powerful phases of the moon can bring enlightenment to your life by way of the moon’s cycles, and movement compared to our own lives and the choices we make. Being in tune with the moon’s powerful pull can bring you awareness to your own body, mind and heart.
We know that the moon is always whole, but depending on where the sun, moon and earth align, only part of the moon will be visible. The tracking of the moon goes back thousands of year in faith and native traditions. Historically, the new moon is considered the start of the month and a good time to start anew. And the full moon is a time of celebration, delight, and mystery.
A full moon occurs every 29.5 days when the earth is situated directly between the sun and the moon making the moon appear to us on earth as a complete circle. Illuminated and breathtaking, Native Americans life relied on the moon to give guide them. They gave unique names for the full moons, based on their lives and happenings of each particular month.
January – Wolf Moon – The January moon is named due to the cold, snowy winters when wolves would howl hungrily outside villages, looking for food. January’s full moon is also known as ‘Old Moon’ and ‘Ice Moon’.
February – Snow Moon – February’s full moon is named from abundant snow during the month. The snow made it hard to hunt and food in the winter was scarce also giving February full moon the name of the ‘Hunger Moon’.
March – Worm Moon – Finally, the last full moon of winter season when snow would melt and the earthworms would come out. The March moon is also called ‘Crow Moon’ and ‘Sap Moon’.
April – Pink Moon – The April full moon gets its name as it represents the first spring flowers blooming in the New Year. The April full moon is often used to calculate the date for Easter. After the first day of Spring, we watch for the next full moon and Easter that year will land on the Sunday following this full moon!
May – Flower Moon – A name that indicates the blooming of flowers that occur during the month of May. Other known names include ‘Corn Planting Moon’, and ‘Milk Moon’.
June – Strawberry Moon – In honor of these sweet berries that ripen in the June sunshine. Other June full moon names are ‘Hot Moon’, and ‘Mead (or Honey!) Moon’.
July – Buck Moon – Important in Native American life, July’s full moon is name for the new antlers that appear on elk and deer at this time. Also called “Thunder Moon” after storms that are likely during this time.
August – Sturgeon Moon – Named in appreciation for the mass amount of fish in the lakes during this month, providing nourishment and the ability to prepare for the colder weather ahead.
September – Harvest Moon – September’s full moon is still referenced today by farmers as it indicated the time during the Fall when the abundant crops are gathered.
October – Hunter’s Moon – Every year, the October full moon indicated to the people in the Northern Hemisphere that is was time to prepare by hunting, and preserving food for the winter.
November – Frosty Moon – The full moon in November is named for the first frost that often appears during this month. Also known as the ‘Beaver Moon’ after the beavers who began to prepare for the winter.
December – Cold Moon – December full moon, welcoming in the winter season. It is also known as ‘Moon Before Yule’.
Whatever month or moon is yet to come, you can define your spirituality by choosing to tap into the energy of the moon. Using the full moon to remind yourself of your journey and to set intentions.
Take time to look up at the night sky and gain perspective. Connecting with the Universe and recognizing how magically your life is connected to others. You can feel so small when think about it, but recall this sweet lullaby as you take in this moment. “I see the moon and the moon sees me, God bless the moon and God bless me.”
Amy Seward is a Psychic Medium, Astrologer and Tarot reader with over 20 years experience. Learn more about Amy by clicking this link! Her keen ability to tune into your problems and provide stellar guidance is unparalleled. Get your Free 6-Minute Reading with Amy Here.