May is the month of the Flower Moon. Full Moon celebrations are sometimes known as Esbats and they are periods of high energy. But May’s Flower Moon also occurs when Nature is at full bloom (in the Northern Hemisphere), the flowers are widespread and Life simply thrives all around. Thus the Flower Moon is known to be a particularly ripe time for any kind of Full Moon ritual.
This is traditionally a time to celebrate fertility, abundance, and the creative spark. It was the time of the year when the Beltane fires were lit and danced around and celebrants wrapped towering Maypoles with a profusion of colorful ribbons. Here is a simple spell to awaken a time of creativity within you.
During the Flower Moon, which is the May full moon, you can connect with the natural world and the moon’s energy through activities like planting intentions, taking a flower-infused bath, or creating a seasonal altar. Additionally, the full moon is a great time to manifest dreams and release negative energy.
- Planting Intentions:Create a garden or simply plant seeds, representing your desires and aspirations for the future.
- Moon Water:Gather a glass jar and filtered water, set your intention, and place it outside under the full moon to charge it.
- Flower Bath:Soak in a bath infused with fresh flowers or essential oils to cleanse and revitalize your body and spirit.
What to Expect from this Flower Moon … 🌸
The Flower Moon will be 100% illuminated at 12:56 p.m. EDT (17:56 GMT) today (May 12), at which point Earth’s closest celestial companion will be well below the horizon for skywatchers across the U.S. This sets the stage for a dramatic lunar entry when the full moon rises over the southeastern horizon around 8:30 p.m. local time. If you miss the moon tonight, don’t worry; it will still appear full to the casual stargazer for another night or two.
Tricks of the light and the mind
The moon may appear a little bigger than usual to the naked eye tonight when it’s near the horizon — a trick of the mind known as the “moon illusion.” In reality, the moon’s size in the sky doesn’t change significantly whether it’s directly overhead or close to the horizon.
Despite this, our brains tell us that the moon is larger when it’s close to the horizon. Leading theories suggest that the aptly named phenomenon occurs as a result of how the human brain perceives the sizes of objects at differing distances, but NASA has acknowledged that there still isn’t a single scientific reason that explains why it happens.
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As flowers come in a variety of colors, so too may the full moon bearing its name. More specifically, the lunar disk may be seen taking on a yellow or orange hue in the moments following moonrise.
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