By Kerrilyn Bachler-Connor

Your family may choose to hold monthly rituals on each of the full moons. For those who do, here are some suggestions

for these Lunar Festivals.

January

Names for the January full moon: Wolf Moon, Quiet Moon, Snow Moon, Cold Moon, Chaste Moon, Disting Moon, and

Moon of Little Winter.

The colors associated with the January moon are white, blue-violet and black.

The corresponding stones are garnet, onyx, jet and chrysoprase. Herbs used in this full moon ritual should include

marjoram, holy thistle, nuts and cones. Spells done at this time should be geared toward new beginnings.

February

Names for the February Full Moon: Ice Moon, Storm Moon, Horning Moon, Hunger Moon, Wild Moon, Quickening Moon,

Solmonath Moon, and Big Winter Moon.

The colors associated with the February moon are light blue and violet. The corresponding stones are amethyst, jasper

and rock crystal. Herbs used in this full moon ritual should include Balm of Gilead, hyssop, myrrh and sage. Spells done at

this time should be geared toward facing life’s challenges, purifications, dedications or rededications.

March

Names for the March Full Moon: Storm Moon, Seed Moon, Moon of Winds, Plow Moon, Worm Moon, Lenting Moon, Sap

Moon, Crow Moon, and Moon of the Snowbird.

The colors associated with the March moon are green and violet. The corresponding stones are aquamarine and

bloodstone. Irish Moss should be included in this full moon ritual. Spells done at this time should center around success

and hope.

April

Names for the April Full Moons: Growing Moon, Hare Moon, Seed Moon, Planting Moon, Planter’s Moon, Budding Moon,

Easter Monath Moon, Eostre Moon, Ostar Monath Moon, Pink Moon, and Green Grass Moon.

The colors for the April moon are red and gold, with rubies and garnets as the corresponding stones. Herbs used at this

ritual should include basil, chives, dragon’s blood, geranium and thistle. Spells performed should deal with preparing and

planting your garden.

May

Names for the May Full Moon: Hare Moon, Merry Moon, Dyad Moon, Bright Moon, Flower Moon, Frogs Return Moon, and

Planting Moon.

The colors for May are green, brown and pink. The corresponding stones are emerald, malachite and amber. Herbs to use

during this ritual include elder, mint, rose, mugwort, thyme and yarrow. Perform spells for health, love, romance and

wisdom.

June

Names for the June Full Moon: Mead Moon, Moon of Horses, Lover’s Moon, Strong Sun Moon, Honey Moon, Strawberry

Moon, and Rose Moon.

Colors for this full moon include Orange and yellow-green. The associated stones are topaz, agate and alexandrite. Herbs

to be used should be skullcap, meadowsweet and parsley. Spellwork for romance and fertility is ideal.

July

Names for the July Full Moon: Hay Moon, Wort Moon, Moon of Claiming, Moon of Blood, Blessing Moon, Buck Moon, and

Thunder Moon.

The colors associated with the July full moon are silver and blue-grey. The corresponding stones are pearl, moonstone

and white agate. Herbs used in the ritual should include honeysuckle, lemon balm and hyssop. Spellwork should focus on

enchantments, health, success and strength.

August

Names for the August Full Moon: Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Dispute Moon, Harvest Moon, and Moon When Cherries Turn

Black.

The colors for August are yellow and gold. The stones are cat’s-eye, jasper and fire agate. The herbs to use are

chamomile, St. John’s Wort, bay, angelica, fennel, rue and orange. Spells for abundance, plants, agriculture, harvesting

and marriage should be performed.

September

Names for September Full Moons: Harvest Moon, Wine Moon, Singing Moon, and Sturgeon Moon.

September colors are brown, yellow-green and yellow. The associated stones are peridot, olivine, chrysolite, and citrine.

Herbs used for the September full moon ritual should include copal, fennel, rye, wheat, valerian and skullcap. Perform

spells for protection, prosperity and abundance.

October

Names for October Full Moons: Blood Moon, Harvest Moon, Falling Leaf Moon, and Moon of the Changing Season.

The best color for the October full moon is dark blue-green. Stones that can be used are opal, tourmaline and turquoise.

Herbs to use for ritual are pennyroyal, thyme, catnip, angelica and burdock. Spells for new goals, protection, spirituality

and resolution are best performed at this time.

November

Names for the November Full Moons: Snow Moon, Dark Moon, Fog Moon, Beaver Moon, Mourning Moon, Mad Moon,

Storms Moon, and Moon When Deer Shed Antlers.

The colors for November are grey and sea green. Stones to use are topaz and lapis lazuli. Herbs to use include verbena

and thistle. Do spells for family, friends and divination.

December

Names for December Full Moon: Cold Moon, Oak Moon, Wolf Moon, Moon of Long Nights, and Big Winter Moon.

This month’s colors are red, white and black. The stones are serpentine and peridot. Herbs to use are holly, English ivy, fir

and mistletoe. Work your spells for hope and healing.