~SNOW MOON~ November
Scorpio brings in the dark season and winter begins. This is the death of the season; a time to dispose of the dead wood of the year and analyze what is healthy and unhealthy within our lives.
~OAK MOON~ December
The mighty oak withstands the cold hardship of winter. The oak is revered for its longevity and the fact that such a mighty creature comes from the smallest acorn. Now is the time to remain steadfast in convictions and principles as plans are made for the coming year.
~WOLF MOON~ January
The wolf is a fearsome creature of the night and a companion to the Witch and Shaman. The wolf protects and guards his home and family. This is a time to protect what we have as we consider new options.
~STORM MOON~ February
A storm is said to rage most fiercely just before it ends, and the year usually follows suit. The end of winter, death, and darkness is coming. It is time to plan for the future and what we will pursue in the months to come.
~CHASTE MOON~ March
All is new, fresh, and virginal as life begins anew. The antiquated word for pure reflects the custom of greeting the New Year with a clear consciousness. Now we can begin to plant the seeds of desire.
~SEED MOON~ April
Spring is in the air. This is the time of sowing seeds (spiritual or physical), the time when we physically put our desires into motion.
~HARE MOON~ May
The sacred animal was associated in Roman legends with springtime and fertility. All life is blossoming forth. Now is the time we use the creative spirit to reaffirm our goals.
~DYAD MOON~ June
Dyad is the Latin name for pair, the twin stars of Castor and Pollux. This is a time of equality, union of opposites, and duality. It is the time to seek balance between our spiritual and physical desires.
~MEAD MOON~ July
Mead was the traditional beverage in old Europe. This was a time for working to preserve some of those crops. (Mostly for wine and ale making) for winter and future use. It is the time to plan for what we will do when we reach our goals.
~WORT MOON~ August
Wort is the Anglo-Saxon term for herb or green plant. This is the first harvest and a time to celebrate. It is a good time to plan for preserving what we have attained.
~BARLEY MOON~ September
We enter the sign of Virgo, the virgin who carries sheaves of barley and grain. This is the great harvest, a time for celebration and the realization of desired goals.
~BLOOD MOON~ October
This moon marks the season of hunting and the slaughter of the animals for winter food and clothing. Blood is the force of life. Now is the time for thanksgiving, rest, and reflection.
~BLUE MOON~ Variable
This occurs when the full moon appears twice within the same calendar month. A blue moon is considered to be extremely lucky and is used for magical rites that are in alignment with luck, prosperity, and good fortune.
The above comes from ~ Lady Sabrina's book Exploring Wicca!!
