January
Full Wolf Moon This full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger
outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native
American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to
the next full Moon, in February.
February Full Snow
Moon Usually the heaviest snows fall in February. Hunting becomes very
difficult, and hence to some Native American tribes this was the Hunger
Moon.
March Full Worm Moon
At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and
earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. This is also
known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to
flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
April
Full Pink Moon This full Moon heralded the appearance of the grass
pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also
known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
May Full Flower Moon
Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some Algonquin tribes
knew this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.
June Full
Strawberry Moon The Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as a time to gather
ripening strawberries. It is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot
Moon.
July Full Buck Moon
Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also
known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during
this month.
August Full Sturgeon
Moon Some Native American tribes knew that the sturgeon of the Great
Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this full
Moon. Others called it the Green Corn Moon or the Grain Moon.
September Full
Corn Moon This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn.
It is also called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest
and thresh the ripened barley. The Harvest Moon is the full Moon
nearest the autumnal equinox, which can occur in September or October
and is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.
October Full Harvest
Moon The Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the autumnal equinox and
is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.
November Full Beaver
Moon For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time
to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm
winter furs. This full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.
December Full Cold
Moon This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the
nights become long and dark. This full Moon is also called the Long
Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
Source:
http://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/981
Full Wolf Moon This full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger
outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native
American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to
the next full Moon, in February.
February Full Snow
Moon Usually the heaviest snows fall in February. Hunting becomes very
difficult, and hence to some Native American tribes this was the Hunger
Moon.
March Full Worm Moon
At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and
earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. This is also
known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to
flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
April
Full Pink Moon This full Moon heralded the appearance of the grass
pink, or wild ground phlox—one of the first spring flowers. It is also
known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and the Fish Moon.
May Full Flower Moon
Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some Algonquin tribes
knew this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.
June Full
Strawberry Moon The Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as a time to gather
ripening strawberries. It is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot
Moon.
July Full Buck Moon
Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also
known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during
this month.
August Full Sturgeon
Moon Some Native American tribes knew that the sturgeon of the Great
Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this full
Moon. Others called it the Green Corn Moon or the Grain Moon.
September Full
Corn Moon This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn.
It is also called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest
and thresh the ripened barley. The Harvest Moon is the full Moon
nearest the autumnal equinox, which can occur in September or October
and is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.
October Full Harvest
Moon The Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the autumnal equinox and
is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.
November Full Beaver
Moon For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time
to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm
winter furs. This full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.
December Full Cold
Moon This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the
nights become long and dark. This full Moon is also called the Long
Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
Source:
http://starfishred.multiply.com/journal/item/981
