The
March Full Moon is known as the Crow Moon, the Worm Moon, or the Sap Moon. The
latter, obviously, because sap is starting to flow as trees start to wake from
their Northern Hemisphere winter slumber. The Worm Moon gets its name because
they’re more visible working the soil now, preparing for Spring after a winter
hibernation. But let’s explore the most meaningful name (and my personal
favorite) – The Crow Moon! This moon gets its name because Crows are starting
to build their nests at this time, to welcome their new generation into the
world.
 
 
Crows,
and their larger cousins, Ravens, have been observed by humanity since our
species’ infancy. Many of the observations have unanimously found the same
attributes worldwide surrounding them, and many beliefs, mythologies, and
stories have sprung up about these gorgeous ebony birds. 
 
 
In
many worldwide mythologies, they are believed to have the ability to cross the
realms between Life and Death, and guide souls to the Otherworld or Afterlife.
They

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(Although in light of the
recent winter storms that hit, some of you may not like this…..)
 
 
The February Full Moon is
known as The Snow Moon or The Hunger Moon. The meanings are self-explanatory to
most of us in the Northern Hemisphere – and very apparent to those who live off
the land like our ancestors did. As winter wore on, food became more and more
scarce. Winter indeed reigns.
 
 
This is a Full Moon to
celebrate Winter – maybe during the day before the night’s ceremonies do
something winter-related like skiing or ice skating or even (weather
permitting) a good old-fashioned snow ball battle. However, keep the
seriousness of the season in mind, too, for balance. Think of how the cold can
cause starvation and hypothermia, for instance. Look at Winter in all of its
facets.
 
 
The element of Fire should be
honored at this time – life-saving warmth from hearth, heaters, fireplaces.
 
 
Other ways to enhance your
celebration this time around is adding treats to your post-ceremony feast lik

One of the most renowned
images of a Full Moon is that of wolves raising their muzzles to howl in
celebration. So therefore it’s very appropriate that the January Full Moon –
the first of the calendar year – honors that tradition. The January Full Moon
is the Wolf Moon.
 
In the harsh cold winter
months (in the Northern Hemisphere), food is scarce in the wild, and wolves are
more noticeable as they wander closer to humans’ territories in their search
for food (which is historically how this Full Moon came to be named). Wolves
are the very symbol of all that is wild and free – and strong. These highly
intelligent animals have intricate pack structures and well-honed hunting
strategies. They also have a fierce beauty about them as well.
 
On this Full Moon, it would
be a good idea to add the spirit of the Wolf to your workings, whether in
decoration, uninhibited howls of your own during ceremony or afterwards, or
exploring and discussing theories and legends of lycanthropy.
 
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The July Full Moon
is a powerful one indeed – the Thunder Moon! It’s also known as the Buck Moon
or the Hay Moon.
 
 
The Summer Storm
and Hurricane season is in full swing – the very air is charged with
electricity at this time. July is also the time of year when young bucks are
coming into maturity, feeling their power and testing their strength as their
velvety new antlers push their way out of the bucks’ foreheads. As far as the
hay moon, this crop is coming to maturity towards the end of its Spring/Early
Summer growing season, and is getting ready for harvest, mainly to feed
livestock over the cold winter months. (Granted, this info/logic once again is
for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere.)
 
 
Ways to enhance your
celebrations: Add storm sound FX into the background, and tap into the
electricity in the air. Any lightning/storm-related decorations would be good
as well for your sacred space. Watch the recent "Thor" movie or share
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The June Full Moon is known
in folklore as either the Strawberry Moon or the Rose Moon – sweet either way!
 
 
This is the time of year when
strawberries are harvested, and are in abundance. Roses are also showing off
their beauty in full bloom. (Granted, this info/logic once again is for those
of us in the Northern Hemisphere.)
 
 
Ways to enhance your
celebration could be adding anything Strawberry to your after-ceremony feast –
strawberry shortcakes, strawberry muffins, cheesecake smothered with
strawberries, strawberry ice cream or shakes, you catch the drift. You can
decorate with roses, preferably fresh but artificial will suffice for those of
you with allergies. (I’m partial to deep reds and purples, but the dual-tone
ones like the yellow roses whose petal edges are tinged with red are nice, too)
 
 
The temperatures are heating
up outside now, so obviously Fire is a predominant element. This is also
evident in the multitude of grills firing up outside in neighborhoods, too. So
give special pr