January's Full Moon is called the Hunger moon or the Wolf moon - This months full moon is named either the hunger or wolf moon because January is the month in the year when the wolves that used to populate much of Europe and beyond used to roam the country side extremely hungry, with frozen conditions and a shortage of ready food. Traditionally, astrological this is a time for planning your year ahead from a more spiritual if some times hungry perspective, it is a good time to be looking back and forwards at what you wish you to accomplish this next upcoming year. the January, Hunger full moon is for thinking about your needs - traditionally you should focus upon rites and rituals to do with planning - Consider and meditate on how best to acquire your needs and your wants - What is tit that your heart desires? The sun transits the zodiac sign of Aquarius during the month of January and the house of the 'group'.
February's Full Moon is called the Snow moon. This months full moon is named the snow moon because it is often at this time of the year when there is snow upon the ground or it is now when it at its most deepest. Astrologically this is the time to focus your energize on and around your home, your family, and all the people in and around your home. Traditional full moon rites and rituals now should be focused on all things relating to the home. The Sun transits the star sign of Pisces during the month of February
March's Full Moon is called the Sap or the Worm moon. This months full moon is named the Sap-moon because this is the time of the year when the countryside comes back to life and the sap literally begins to rises. The name worm moon is used sometimes because this is the time of the year when the ground softens from frost and the worms begin to rise from the once frozen and solidly packed ground.. Astrologically this is a good time to focus upon all types healing, it is a time for health to be restored and for new life. Traditional this full moons rites and rituals are for health and growth and re-birth. The Sun transits the star sign of Aries during the month of March.
April 's Full Moon is called the Pink moon this full moons name comes from the many flowers now blooming and turning color or pink during the month of April. The pink moon traditionally and astrologically is a good time for working upon your desired relationship and for courting. Full moon rites and rituals should also be focused upon the healing of problems that may exist within a relationship. The Sun transits the star sign of Taurus during the month of April.
May's Full Moon is called the Flower moon this full moons name comes because the plants and flowers come to full bloom in the month of May due to the wet warm weather and refreshed from the April showers the preceding month. The flower moon traditionally astrologically is a good time for working on your commitments of all types, both in commitments of spirit and commitments of love. The Sun transits the star sign of Gemini during the month of May.
June' s Full Moon is called the Rose or the Strawberry moon the full moon name the strawberry moon is because strawberries come to bloom in June. The strawberry moon is call in French la lune rose, which translates into English as the rose moon. Traditionally astrologically this full moon is a good time for taking stock of the entire year this is the mid-way point of the year. Now is a good time to review what you've accomplished and also what is still left to do. A good time to celebrate with both strawberries and roses. The Sun transits the star sign of Cancer during the month of June.
July's Full Moon is called the Buck moon this full moon is the time of year that male deer known as bucks grow their first antlers during this month - the name buck moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a very masculine type of full moon it is a good time to work on all of the physical activity's and rites and rituals connected all things masculine. Emphasis at this time should be on both the physical in a bodily sense and physical practicalities like fixing and mending broken objects maintenance and anything that requires action and physical effort .The Sun transits the star sign of Leo during the month of July.
August's Full Moon is called the Sturgeon moon this is sturgeon season therefore the full moon in August is called the sturgeon moon. Traditionally astrologically this is the month for all rites and rituals that give thanks not only to outer influences but to thank yourself too. This is the full moon for rewarding and for spoiling yourself your friends and your family. An ideal night for inner meditation and for personal based thoughts and perhaps a reading. The Sun transits the star sign of Virgo during the month of August.
September's Full Moon is called the Corn moon or the Harvest moon this is harvest time and if the full moon occurs late and in August it is called the harvest moon. If the full moon occurs earlier and in September then it is called the corn moon because the corn crop is ready for picking at that time. Traditionally astrologically a good time to cleanse and clear up all the issues to do with life. Time for all rites and rituals for healing old wounds both emotional and physical. During this moon it is a time for forgiving transgressors and for forgiving yourself to let go of all old baggage. A time to harvesting on a metaphysical level from your inner soul and your outer growth. Getting rid of all that old stuff and clearing the ground for the new growth the more enlightened you! The Sun transits the star sign of Libra during the month of September.
October's Full Moon is called the Hunter moon the hunting season begins now so this full moon is named the hunter's moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a good time to connect with nature and conducting rites and rituals concerning and connected with animals. The Sun transits the star sign of Scorpio during the month of October.
November's Full Moon is called the Beaver moon the Beaver traps were set at this time there fir was used to make warm clothing for the approaching winter months. Traditionally astrologically a time for setting up protection rituals and rites to protect yourself. Practically a time for protection from the cold harsh and threatening weather and winds that can harm physically and also interfere with your spiritual growth. The Sun transits the star sign of Sagittarius during the month of November.
December's Full Moon is called the Cold moon the approach of the cold weather gives this month's full moon its name the cold moon. Traditionally astrologically a wonderful full moon and time for turning your attention to home and the comforts there in. The darkest time of the year, a time to enjoy your reserves and preserves as things can only get better now as the days get longer and the sun returns. This is especially a good time all solstice rituals and a time to give thanks. The Sun transits the star sign of Capricorn during the month of December.
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