Aug 176 min read

Following The Full Moons

Sturgeon moon - 19th August 2024

Gets its name from the vast ‘lake sturgeon’ fish that was abundant at this time of year in the Great Lakes and a huge food source for native Americans.

However, due to pollution and overfishing in the 19th Century, the lake sturgeon is a lot rarer nowadays.

The word sturgeon means ‘stirrer.’

This is exactly what the sturgeon does when it is searching for food…..

It stirs up the mud and silt lying on the bottom of lakes and rivers.

It is a huge prehistoric-looking fish with a long nose and noticeable whiskers round its mouth.

8th August - Lionsgate portal

Embrace the Lion's Gate Portal: Your Guide to Manifestation and Growth

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Leo lion drawn by Debbie

Buck moon - July

The full moon in July 2024 the Buck Moon.

It is the time of year when male deer grow new antlers. The Buck Moon is also known as a "wild" full moon.

Buck Moon Painted by Debbie

Strawberry Moon - June

The Enchantment of the Strawberry Moon

June's moon, affectionately known as the Strawberry Moon, graces the sky during the peak strawberry harvest season.

This celestial event is a delightful reminder of life's sweet moments, symbolising love, purity, and prosperity.

As these vibrant red fruits ripen under the early summer sun, the Strawberry Moon invites us to savor the sweetness in our lives and connect deeply with the abundance and love that surround us.

Under the Strawberry Moon's gentle glow, set your intentions and let your spirit soar. Here are some mantras and journal prompts to help you harness this magical time:

Intentions and Mantras

"I expand my horizons and pursue new adventures."
"My mind, spirit, and life are limitless."
"I choose to wander to find my best self."
"I am curious about new ideas and lifestyles."

Journal Prompts

Reflect on New Adventures: What new adventures or experiences are calling to you? How can you expand your horizons this season?
Limitless Potential: In what ways can you embrace the limitless nature of your mind, spirit, and life?
Finding Your Best Self: How can wandering and exploring new paths help you discover your best self?
Curiosity and Growth: What new ideas and lifestyles are you curious about? How can you incorporate them into your life?

This is also a perfect time to bring your projects to fruition.

Whether it's a creative endeavour, a personal goal, or a professional project, let the energy of the Strawberry Moon guide you to completion.

Share your significant ideas with the world, and trust in the power of your intuition, which is particularly strong at this point in the month.

For those seeking insight into their future, consider turning to tarot. The heightened intuition during the Strawberry Moon can provide profound revelations and guidance.

Embrace the magic of the Strawberry Moon.

Let it illuminate your path, inspire your spirit, and fill your life with love and abundance. 🌕🍓✨

Flower Moon - May

The full moon of May is known as the flower moon, which signifies the flowers that bloom during this month.

The next full Moon is the fifth one of 2024 and will be visible on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024, at 1.53 pm in the UK.

The flower moon, also known as the budding and seed moon, represents different aspects of nature and seasonal spring-related activities, signalling abundance after a cold winter.

As the 2024 Flower Moon illuminates the night sky, embrace its energy of freedom and expansion.

Trust in the wisdom of the universe and the guidance of your intuition as you navigate the journey ahead.

With courage and conviction, set your sights on the horizon and allow your spirit to soar.

Created by Debbie

Pink Moon - The Full Moon in April

April: Pink Moon

The "Pink Moon" is named after the moon's correspondence with early springtime wildflowers.

Which symbolises a period of new growth and rebirth, influencing the zodiac signs and rose on April 23, 2024.

Created by Heather & Debbie

Worm Moon - The Full Moon in March

March: Worm Moon

The Full Moon in March, often called the Worm Moon, marks a significant shift in nature's rhythm.

As the winter frost starts to loosen its grip, the ground begins to thaw, and earthworms emerge from their deepest hideouts.

This lunar event, observable on March 24, 25, and 26 nights, offers a picturesque sight as the Moon appears full and round in the night sky.

While some may think that only southern Native American tribes dubbed it the Worm Moon, the truth is that this name resonates across various cultures and regions.

It serves as a reminder of the intricate dance between the seasons and the natural world, where each lunar cycle brings forth new life and beginnings.

So, as you gaze up at the luminous spectacle of the Worm Moon, take a moment to appreciate the subtle yet profound changes unfolding in the world around us.

Created by Debbie Crouch

Snow Moon - The Full Moon in February

February: Snow Moon

The next full moon is known as the snow moon. It is named after abundant snowfall in the Northern Hemisphere.

It is a time when it pushes you to be productive while prioritising what's important to you.

A sense of positive change is on the horizon.

If you want to celebrate the snow moon, spend some time outdoors looking at the night sky on a clear night when no cloud cover is blocking your view. (If this is possible)

Alternatively, write your wishlist on paper, put it inside (a box or a jar), and then set it outside to soak up the moonlight.

Created by Debbie Crouch

Wolf Moon - The Full Moon in January

The year's first full moon is known as the 'Wolf Moon'.

Created by Debbie Crouch

January: Wolf Moon

January's full moon is named after the howling of hungry wolves lamenting the scarcity of food in midwinter. Other names for this month's full moon include old moon and ice moon.

Facts About The Moon

• The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite and the fifth largest moon in the solar system.

• The Moon’s presence helps stabilize our planet’s wobble, which helps stabilize our climate.

• The Moon’s distance from Earth is about 240,000 miles (385,000km).

• The Moon has a very thin atmosphere called an exosphere.

• The Moon’s entire surface is cratered and pitted from impacts.

Did you know?

The former Soviet Union logged the first successes with its Luna program, starting with Luna 1 in 1959.
The Moon is about 4.5 billion years old and is the only natural satellite in our Solar System.
The moon formed about 30–50 million years after the Earth formed.
The moon came about when a large object hit the Earth and blasted out rocks that all came together and orbited round the Earth.

The SUN represents our ‘outer-world’, our identify, our personality, our ego. It represents how we ‘shine our light’ out into the world, the present moment, our yang or masculine archetype expression. The Sun offers us strength, courage and illuminated insight of the Soul.

The MOON represents our ‘inner world’, our hidden emotions, desires, our shadow-self, fears/worries and our dreams. It represents our feelings, our unconscious beliefs, the past and our yin or feminine goddess archetype. The Moon offers us the ability to feel, learn from the past and creatively unlock and express our essence.

Simple Moon Painting

Created By Debbie

The STARS

Created by Heather

Good friends are like stars you don’t always see them but you know they are there.

Full Moon

The FULL MOON marks the midpoint of our 29 day lunar cycle.

During a Full Moon, the Moon is sitting opposite the Sun, on opposite sides of the zodiac … which can make for a challenging or intense aspect of energy a potential Lunar & Solar (yin & yang) are in natural harmonic balance.

The energy created by the Full Moon (influenced by the current Zodiac transit) is heightened and emotions, feelings, mental processes, dreams etc are all amplified.

The is a powerful time of gratitude a time to gracefully acknowledging the beauty of life itself.

For me I have a burning desire to express my creativity, and find the night before I have a sleepless night awoken with ideas and the need to let go of any aspects of my life that no longer serve me.

The Full Moon gives you an opportunity ‘moon bathe’ – simply sit under the light of the moon & meditate.

A time to breathe-in allow the moon to warm your Heart & expand the beauty of the present moment and as you breathe-out let the light of the moon transmute that which you wish to release.