Full Moon - Influence, Rites, Rituals, Names, Times & Eclipse

January - wolf moon February - snow moon March - sap moon  April - pink moon May - flower moon June - rose moon July - buck moon August - sturgeon moon September - harvest moon October - hunter moon November - beaver moon December - cold moon.

The hunger moon/Wolf moon - the month of January (Sun Aquarius). The moon name the hunger moon comes from the time that wolves who where extremely hungry at this time of year and they roamed the countryside looking for food. The full moon this month is also is referred to as the wolf moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a good time for planning your year from a spiritual perspective. Traditionally astrologically it is also a time to consider what you wish to accomplish this coming year. What is it that you want to accomplish what you "hunger" for and what you most need? Use this time for accomplishment rites and rituals for setting your goals and making plans as to how to achieve and to acquire what it is you desire or need. The full moon for January 2008 is on the 22nd  at 2 degrees in the constellation of Leo

The Snow moon - the month of February (Sun Pisces). This full moon is named because it is often the time of the year when the snow on the ground is usually at its deepest. Traditionally astrologically this is the time to focus your energize on and around your home, your family, all the people the things and the rites and rituals relating to the home.The full moon for February 2008 is on the 20/21st. February-21 Total Lunar Eclipse 02 degrees 52" in the constellation of Virgo

The sap moon/Worm moon - the month of March (Sun Aries). This is the time of the year when the countryside comes back to life and the sap literally begins to rises. The full moon in the month of March is often called the sap moon. The ground softens and brings life back to earth during this time and the worms begin to rise from the once frozen ground hence the name the worm moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a good time for all types healing of to take place, for health to be restored and for new life. Also the sap full moon is  a time for healing and life giving rites and rituals. The full moon for March 2008 is on the 21st at 1 degrees in the constellation of Libra

The Pink moon ? The month of April (Sun Taurus). This full moon name comes from the many flowers turning pink and blooming in April, thus the name pink moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a good time for working on potential or desired relationships and rites and rituals connected with this, or for the healing of problems that may exist within a relationship. The full moon for April 2008 is on the 20th at 20 degrees in the constellation of Scorpio

The Flower moon - The month of May (Sun Gemini). This full moon name comes because many flowers come to bloom in May after the April showers. The flower moon traditionally astrologically is a good time for working on your commitments of all types, both in commitments of spirit and commitments of love. The full moon for May 2008 is on the 20th at 29 degrees in the constellation of Scorpio

The rose moon/ Strawberry moon - The month of June (Sun Cancer). The full moon name the strawberry moon is because strawberries come to bloom in June. The strawberry moon is call in French la lune rose, which translates into English as the rose moon. Traditionally astrologically this full moon is a good time for taking stock of the entire year this is the mid-way point of the year. Now is a good time to review what you've accomplished and also what is still left to do. A good time to celebrate with both strawberries and roses. The full moon for June 2008 is on the 18th at 27 degrees in the constellation of Sagittarius

The Buck moon - The month of July (Sun Leo). This full moon is the time of year that male deer known as bucks grow their first antlers during this month - the name buck moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a very masculine type of full moon it is a good time to work on all of the physical activity's and rites and rituals connected all things masculine. Emphasis at this time should be on both the physical in a bodily sense and physical practicalities like fixing and mending broken objects maintenance and anything that requires action and physical effort .The full moon for July 2008 is on the 18th at 26 degrees in the constellation of Capricorn

The Sturgeon moon - The month of August (Sun Virgo). This is sturgeon season therefore the full moon in August is called the sturgeon moon. Traditionally astrologically this is the month for all rites and rituals that give thanks not only to outer influences but to thank yourself too. This is the full moon for rewarding and for spoiling yourself your friends and your family. An ideal night for inner meditation and for personal based thoughts and perhaps a reading. The full moon for August 2008 is on the 16th. Partial Lunar Eclipse - August 16, 200824 degrees 21" in the constellation of Aquarius at24 degrees in the constellation of Aquarius

The Corn moon or The Harvest moon - The month of September (Sun Libra). This is harvest time and if the full moon occurs late and in August it is called the harvest moon. If the full moon occurs earlier and in September then it is called the corn moon because the corn crop is ready for picking at that time. Traditionally astrologically a good time to cleanse and clear up all the issues to do with life. Time for all rites and rituals for healing old wounds both emotional and physical. During this moon it is a time for forgiving transgressors and for forgiving yourself to let go of all old baggage. A time to harvesting on a metaphysical level from your inner soul and your outer growth. Getting rid of all that old stuff and clearing the ground for the new growth the more enlightened you! The full moon for September 2008 is on the 15th at 23 degrees in the constellation of Pisces

The Hunter moon - The month of October (Sun Scorpio). The hunting season begins now so this full moon is named the hunter's moon. Traditionally astrologically this is a good time to connect with nature and conducting rites and rituals concerning and connected with animals. The full moon for October 2008 is on the 14th at 21 degrees in the constellation of Aries

The Beaver moon - The month of November (Sun Sagittarius). Beaver traps were set at this time there fir was used to make warm clothing for the approaching winter months. Traditionally astrologically a time for setting up protection rituals and rites to protect yourself. Practically a time for protection from the cold harsh and threatening weather and winds that can harm physically and also interfere with your spiritual growth. The full moon for November 2008 is on the 13th at 21 degrees in the constellation of Taurus

The Cold moon - The month of December (Sun Capricorn). The approach of the cold weather gives this month's full moon its name the cold moon. Traditionally astrologically a wonderful full moon and time for turning your attention to home and the comforts there in. The darkest time of the year, a time to enjoy your reserves and preserves as things can only get better now as the days get longer and the sun returns. This is especially a good time all solstice rituals and a time to give thanks. The full moon for December 2008 is on the 12th at 21 degrees in the constellation of Gemini