Wheel of the Year – Page 7

Summer Solstice ~ Full Rose Moon

A rare celestial event occurs today. The Summer Solstice rolls in with a Full June Moon. In the northern hemisphere, the Earth looks eagerly toward the rising sun taking as much solar power as can be absorbed. The gardens, farms and fields are in their most vigorous growth cycle.

The strawberry patch is at harvest in Massachusetts. Rose gardens are bursting with fragrant, velvety petals. The honeybees are gathering nectar. The moon in Sagittarius points the wheel of the year into summertime. Time to grow, plant, nourish and be in the sun.

Hail the Summer! Hail the Honey Moon!

Full Corn Planting Moon of May

Hail, Hail, Hail the full moon in May. In the northern hemisphere, we celebrate the height of spring with warm days and mild nights. The spring rains replenish the earth, washing the dust and pollen out of the air. The trees and shrubs spread their leaves and give vital cover to nesting birds. The wood thrush, rose breasted grosbeak, bluebird and catbird are all calling out. The finches take on their precious spring colors and strut about in gold and rose plumage.

In Native American culture, this is the Corn Planting Moon. All gardeners are raking up the soil, pressing in the seeds, coaxing peas up the trellis and enjoying early spring greens. The arugula, sorrel and dandelion leaves give strong flavor and a cleansing tonic to the digestion.

This is the Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius. The mood may be optimistic with an ability to see things from a positive perspective now. The need for a bit of freedom and new horizons may be in the air. Time to explore new paths or ways of doing things. Be careful of a tendency for over the top conversations from yourself and those around you. The energy is positive. Roll with the moon tides!

Enjoy the springtime. Blessed be.

February Full Snow Moon

Tonight, February 21 the moon rolls along on her nightly mission through the stars. The oldest companion of earth, sister moon shines her full force on the planet below. This month’s moon is often called the Snow Moon. The weather tends to be most treacherous in the northern hemisphere. A time for storms of snow and ice.

The sun is now in the constellation Pisces. The moon in Leo. What a mix of the zodiac! Pisces, the fishes, is in the element of water. Leo, the lion, is in the element of fire. Water signs view the world from the emotions. Relationships are most important. Pisces are known for their psychic energy and dreamy way of relating to the world. They are gentle, tolerant people. The moons influence bring in the shadowy qualities of Leo. Leo is one of the showiest signs in the zodiac. Think of the characteristics of a lion, that is a Leo. They can truly roar and take center stage with their flamboyant style. They do not like to be ignored and want to be treated like royalty.

This combination is a clash of values. Down on earth, we can feel the gentle impulses now but might be surprised at reactions this day. There may be opportunities today that are missed because of normal Piscean doubt. Hesitation is normal but Leo boldness may help give the inner push needed to succeed. Try to see things, as they are not how it could be. Do not be surprised to feel strong mood swings today. This combination does not like to play second fiddle and outbursts of emotions are to be expected. It is an eccentric combination.