Full Moon Glossary

 Full moons have marked harvest time and celebration for 4.5 billion years. The ripeness of the full moon is associated with fertility, embodiment and sexuality; it is renowned for heightening intuition, emotions and psychic abilities.  Each month’s full moon name foretells of the natural world’s cycle, connecting all back to one another.

JanuaryFull Wolf Moon, Full Greetings MoonJanuary’s full moon is named for the wolves heard during this time of year.
FebruaryFull Snow Moon, Full Hungry MoonFebruary’s heavy snow garners the Full Snow Moon, while it’s sparse hunting conditions declare it the Full Hungry Moon.
MarchFull Worm Moon, Eagle Moon, Sore Eye Moon, Sugar Moon, Strong Wind MoonThe weather’s increased warmth welcomes worms to the first stage of their life cycle, giving this month the title of Full Worm Moon.
AprilFull Pink Moon, Budding Moon, Moon When the Geese Lays EggsThe bright arrival of creeping phlox, also known as moss pink or ground phlox, inspires the name of April’s Full Pink Moon.
MayFull Flower Moon, Frog Moon, Planting MoonThe abundance of fragrant blossoms give May’s full moon the title of the Full Flower Moon.  This is also a time for gardeners to place plants they have been sprouting indoors, outside in the garden.
JuneFull Strawberry Moon, Hoer Moon, Hot MoonStrawberries are ready for harvesting with the arrival of June’s full moon!
JulyFull Buck Moon, Raspberry SalmonThe Full Buck Moon alludes to the full growth of a male buck’s antlers.
AugustFull Sturgeon Moon, Black Cherries, Frying Up MoonFishing season is in full swing with the arrival of August’s Full Sturgeon Moon; during this time, these large fish are in abundance.
SeptemberFull Harvest Moon, Corn Moon, Yellow Leaf MoonCorn is ready for harvesting with the arrival of this full moon in September!  If the Harvest Moon occurs in October, September’s Full Moon is the Corn Moon; the Harvest Moon is always the full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox.
OctoberFull Hunter’s Moon, Full Falling Leaves Moon, Migrating MoonOctober’s full moon marks a time to hunt and build up stores in preparation for winter.
NovemberFull Beaver Moon, Frost MoonBeavers complete their winter preparations and retreat in November, inspiring the Full Beaver Moon’s name.
DecemberFull Cold Moon, Long Night MoonDecember’s Full Cold Moon alludes to its brisk chill, while the name Long Night Moon warns of the longest nights of the year.