Moon Chronicles

Our hearts are drawn to the magic of the moon for a number of reasons – not the least of which are the myths and facts associated with it.  For millennium, it has captured the hearts and interests of many and has been artistically rendered in every conceivable way.  

Yesterday’s full moon was the last full  moon of Winter 2022 . Legend says that Native American  Indians  named it the “worm moon” because the squiggles shown on its surface made them think of the wiggly creatures who begin to make their way through the earth in anticipation of Spring.  Unattractive to many, worms  are the literal movers and shakers of the earth.  Without their constant churning, the earth would not warm up sufficiently to be supportive of new growth.

We’ll be welcoming the next First Quarter Moon on March 10th.  It is also known as a half- moon  because 50% of the Moon's face is lit up. Whether it is the left or right half depends on where you are on Earth. 

February’s Full Moon  is called the “Snow Moon” – so named because it occurs when snow is often on the ground in the northeast area of the US.  The Native American Indians also called it the Hunger Moon because it  was a time of year when food was scarce and  game was harder to find.