#spring moon

[ambermaitrejean]

young love at midnight see how she kisses the earth sweet blushing spring moon

Photo and haiku by Amber Maitrejean

[a-kind-of-merry-war]

He could smell the earth changing. Full of sweet, light freshness; overwhelming, even now, even while the bulk of the beast still slumbered beneath the damp ground.

He knew that the beast was slumbering beneath his skin, too, ready to burst out like those first green shoots. It wasn't long, now: less than a handful of hours before it arrived.

The first full moon of spring. They called it--

No. No matter what they called it. Don't think about it. Don't let it in.

But it would get in. Always powerful, always tugging, always pulling at him in a way the other new moons never did. The summer moons were long and languid. Winter moons were snappy and full of ice, autumn moons slow and sleepy and heavy. But spring... spring was life, and sap, and fresh blood.

His canines ached in his jaw as he peered from the window to watch the red gash of the setting sun vanish behind the trees.

Soon.

When his Love found him, he was locked rictus, his head bowed, his arms around his legs. When he uncurled from the root of himself, he knew it was too late.

His Love was on his knees beside him. "Already?"

His mouth was full of teeth and soil. He choked. He made a noise - a name, a gasp, a plea. He could feel tears stinging his eyes as his limbs began to warp. His skin furred, dirtied, slickened.

"Would you--"

"Anything. I--" His Love's hand was in his, but he could not grasp it, not like this, not with this body and this skin. "Anything."

His mouth contorted. "Would you still love me if I was a worm?"

The moonlight burned. And locked in his lovers arms, he changed.

[gloryfore]

🫶🏻📖☕️🫖

[breelandwalker]

Worm Moon - March 7 2023

The world is thawing and spring will soon be sprung. Dust off your garden tools and get ready for the Worm Moon!

Worm Moon

The Worm Moon is the name given to the full moon which occurs in the month of March in the Northern Hemisphere. The name is taken from the renewed visible presence of earthworms, which begin to bubble up in gardens and on sidewalks as the spring thaw approaches and increased temperatures and rainfall loosen the soil enough for them to emerge. And of course, this is accompanied by the presence of spring harbingers like robins and local songbirds, who are very happy to see this renewed bounty.

The March moon, if it occurs prior to the spring equinox, is also the Lenten Moon, named for the Christian holiday of Lent. Indigenous names for this moon include Goose Moon (Algonquin and Cree), Sugar Moon (Ojibwe), Sap Moon (Shawnee), and Crow Comes Back Moon (Northern Ojibwe).

What Does It Mean For Witches?

Full moons are both the beginning and end of the lunar cycle. With the Worm Moon, we can look forward to the beginning of spring and the yearly harvest cycle. So now is the perfect time for seasonal divination, plans for the coming months, and the setting of goals for the future, both short-term and long-term. You can also check in with goals you may have set back in January and record your progress. (Remember - even a little progress is still progress!)

If you're an observer of astrology, you might be interested to know that Saturn and several other planets are experiencing transitions this month, some of them for the first time in several years. For those who work in celestial spheres, this may herald a long-awaited breath of fresh air and (hopefully) positive changes to come.

What Witchy Things Can We Do?

The Worm Moon heralds the imminent start of the planting season. If you've got green fingers, now is the time to begin planning your garden for the season. Prepare your sprouting trays and browse your favorite seed catalog for inspiration.

As the Spring Equinox approaches (March 20th), this is a good time to start putting together any seasonal observances you'd like to make. It's also time for that all-important spring cleaning, so open up those windows on a warm day and air out all the staleness from winter. As you scrub and dust and declutter, you can also magically cleanse your space of stagnant, disruptive, or unwanted things, replacing them with your own energy and your good wishes and goals for the upcoming season.

Consider also how you can change or begin new routines and habits to improve your life, make better choices, streamline your schedule, or just give yourself a much-needed break. If there's something hanging around that no longer serves you, now is the time to consider bidding it adieu and moving forward to a new path.

This is also an excellent time for spells focused on fertility, optimism, and new growth. It's important to remember that fertility spells don't just have to focus on procreation. They can also be geared toward planting, creating, opportunity, inspiration, motivation, prosperity, abundance, and anything that requires nurturing and productivity.

The season of growth and renewal is upon us, so it's time to Ready, Set, GROW!

Happy Worm Moon, witches! 🌕🌱

Further Reading:

Worm Moon: Full Moon for March 2023, The Old Farmer's Almanac

Worm Moon: The Stunning Full Moon of March 2023, The Peculiar Brunette

Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living, Dorothy Morrison

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[hadscloud]

in a cherry mood, spring has sprung!

[whatnext10]

The Moon is Getting Closer and Closer to Being Full

Nearing Full This evening, on my way home from work, I decided to stop at the Bailey Trails in Gothe State Forest for a short hike. As often happens once I get out into the woods, I got interested in watching, seeing, and photographing things, and ended up being out there longer than I had planned. By the time I made it back to my truck, the sun was fully down and the moon was coming up. Right…

[nymph1linnea]

You can finally be a part of nature. Take off the shackles of your clothes!

[emvidal]

[nikswonderland]

taken by me

[heylsgowt]

[expressions-of-nature]

Summit Lake, Washington by me-wa

[janasojka]

Moon landscapes, spring

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[leahberman]

moon mirage

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