Full Moon - March

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March’s Full Moon

Names: Worm Moon, Crow Moon, Crust Moon, Sap Moon, Lenten Moon, Fish Moon, Sleepy Moon, Big Famine Moon, Moon of Winds, Chaste Moon, Death Moon,

This is the time when the world is coming back to life, the snow and ice are thawing, the earth worms are reappearing, the birds are coming back to life.  New hope and rebirth are appearing.  This is the time to tap into this newly reborn energy, to prepare for the coming times by working acts of blessing for new projects etc.  If you’re a gardener then take this opportunity to bless your seeds and soil, to prepare them for a bountiful harvest.  Any full moon is good for crystal cleansing but why not use this one to bless a crystal for a specific purpose, give it a new beginning.

February's Full Moon

Full Snow Moon

Other Names: Hunger moon, Little Famine moon, Bony moon, Ice moon, Budding moon, Wind moon, Storm moon,

Generally named the snow moon because the month of February was when the heaviest snowfalls occurred.  Other names reflect the difficulty of hunting and finding food sources during the harsh winter months.  Each name has a specific cultural/geographical significance and sometimes it is hard to get a true feel for the season following a calendar name that doesn’t match so I know some people who name their own moons and others that don’t name them at all.  Personally, living here in California I’m leaning towards the Chinese Budding moon name as its definitely turning into spring here, no snow to be found :)

When working with the moon this month why not take the time to harness her energies to help promote your own self love.  Acknowledge yourself for who you are, see your perceived flaws as part of what makes you perfectly you.  Embrace the promise of warmth to come by shedding a little warmth on your own soul and self.