Worm Moon
The full Moon in March is known as the Worm Moon.
The name refers to the earthworms returning to the soil as the ground begins to soften, inviting the return of the robins.
However according to the Old Farmers Almanac, further research found another explanation for the meaning behind Worm Moon.
Many Native American tribes referred to the Worm Moon meaning a different kind of worm-beetle larvae.
These type of “worms” would emerge from the thawing bark of trees and other warm places as the earth begins to thaw.
Other Names
Worm Moon also has many other tribal names according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
The March full Moon represents the changing of seasons from winter to spring. Some tribes refer the appearance of certain animals, while other refer to signs of the season.
- Northern Ojibwe call this Moon the Full Crow Moon- The cawing of the crows signals the end of winter.
- Other Nothern Tribes call this Moon the Full Crust Moon- As the snow melts during the day and re-freezes at night, this causes a snow crust on the ground.
- The Ojibwe call this moon the Sugar Moon or Maple Moon- March marks the time of year when the sap of sugar maples start to flow.
- The Pueblo call this moon the Wind Strong Moon- This refers to the winds of change as the saying goes. “March comes in like a Lion and out like a Lamb”. Referring to the changing of seasons as the beginning of March has cooler weather still coming in and as March ends the weather gets warmer.
- The Dakota, Lakota, Assiniboine call this moon the Sore Eyes Moon- This name is given as the sun hits the snow-covered ground and gives off a bright light reflection as it’s melting in the warm sun.
Full Moon reminders
- Charge your crystals
- Full Moon rituals
- Do a reading
- Tarot
- Rune
- Oracle
- Moon Water
- Meditate
- Cleanse
- Set your intentions
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