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Traditional Full Moon Names and Significance

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These are used and worked with in our tradition of witchcraft. By becoming aware of our connection and learning to flow with the powerful energy of our Goddess moon, we bring balance into our lives and improve our understanding of nature.

 

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Winter Solstice: December

 December - Old Moon (Also known as Moon before Yule)

Over this midwinter period, we come together for celebrations and gatherings such as the burning of the Yule log. This is a wonderful time for turning your attention to home and ritual space.

 

January - Wolf Moon (Also known as the moon after Yule)

This is a time in which we look to the primal within. As a pack we look to each other for protection and strength. This is a time for planning our spiritual year, setting goals, and planning how to achieve them.

 

February - Lenten Moon (Also known as the Hunger Moon)

Traditionally A time of food shortage and fasting as we near the end of the winter months. This moon is celebrated by the eating of pancakes. This is a good time to focus your magic on home and family.

 

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Spring Equinox: March

March - Egg moon

Sometimes called the Paschal Moon in the ecclesiastical calendar because it is used to calculate the date for Easter - the first Sunday after the Paschal Moon is Easter. This is a good time for working on potential relationships or heading off problems in an existing one.

 

April - Milk moon

Traditionally called the milk moon due to the abundance of milk after all the livestock give birth to their young. A time for working on commitments, both in spirit and love.

 

May - Flower Moon

The month in which we begin to sow our crops. Get out in nature under a Flower Moon and connect with the earth. Spring is a time of fertility, and May is a fiery month full of lust and passion. A month of fire — Take part in fire scrying for divination and work on magic related to careers and jobs. Take the seeds you have planted last month and allow them to bloom and grow in your favour.

 

 

Summer Solstice: June

June – Honey Moon (Also known as the Mead Moon)

This is a good time for taking stock of the year. It is the mid-way point, so review what you have accomplished and what is left to do. This is a good time for fertility rituals, protection and strengthening rites so which we all have a good harvest. Nurse our crops and our plans so they have the best opportunity for success.

 

July – Hay Moon

This is a good time to work on the physical things in your life. The summertime brings travel, holidays and is a good time to connect with old friends perform friendship rituals and give thanks for the blessings which we have already received and for prosperity, abundance, success, power, wisdom and victory.

 

August – Grain Moon

During this month we reap what we have sown and animals start to prepare for autumn and winter by hording food. This is the month to reflect on what has gone and see where we can improve, give thanks not just to our Goddess but also to yourself and family. Create a magical night for yourself allow for relaxing, pampering and a personal reading for you.

 

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Autumn Equinox: September

September - Harvest moon

Called the Harvest Moon because farmers tend to harvest their crops around the full Moon. Harvest the abundance of your soul. Clean and clear up any life issues. A time for forgiving others and yourself take part in rituals for healing old wounds and letting go.

 

October - Hunter's Moon

The hunting season, the time at which the stag was hunted to provide the ritual tools for the winter solstice. Align yourself with nature and connect with your inner animal conduct magical rituals linked with the primal and awaken the energy of the hunt.

 

November – Oak Moon

During this time mistletoe would be gathered. Its also a wonderful time for setting protection work as well as spending time within the warmth of family and friends. Keep focused on your path and don’t let the winds and rain interfere with your personal spiritual evolution.

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