What is the Flower Moon and How Did it Get its Name?

According to a survey given to select iUPrep students, 0% of them knew what the Flower Moon was, so let me tell you about it! The special full moon of May, the “Flower moon,” is the last full moon before the summer solstice. This magical moon got its name due to all the flowers that bloom in May. Many beautiful flowers bloom in May, such as Lilacs, Peonies, Irises, Heather flowers, and countless others.

Other Names for the Flower Moon

Some other names people use for the Flower Moon are Corn Planting Moon, Milk Moon, and for some, Hare Moon. Milk Moon, from the old English Rimilcemona, means Month of Three Milkings, from when cows would be milked three times a day.

What Does the Flower Moon Represent?

Some people think the Flower Moon represents Spring, like Cheyenne. Cheyenne says that the Flower Moon represents “spring, with its wonder and flowers.” Other people think that the Flower Moon represents new beginnings and revolution. In the article Flower Moon Meaning, Hedy Phillips quotes astrologer Sofia Adler who says, “This moon asks us to be vulnerable so we can be more intimate with ourselves and others.” She also shares that, “this moon is an opportunity to make your way and continue to expand and evolve.” She believes that the name of this moon, the “Flower Moon,” is fitting, “because every flower starts out as a seed, buried in the dark, damp soil. Nature knows that darkness has a purpose and will lead you to the light.”

What Are Some Other Important Moons?

Each month of the year has a special full moon. Some of those are the November moon, known as the Beaver Moon, and the March moon, known as the Worm Moon. The Beaver Moon is the last full moon before the Winter solstice. The Worm Moon is the last full moon of Winter. If you would like, visit Special Full Moons of the Year for more information about each month’s special moon.

When Will This Year’s Flower Moon Be?

This year’s Flower Moon is predicted to come out on May 16th at 12:14 am. The next special full moon after May’s Flower Moon will be June’s Strawberry Moon on June 14th.

I hope you’ve learned something new by reading this article. Make sure to catch May’s Flower moon on the 16th.

Works Cited

Phillips, H. (2022, January 10). May’s Flower Moon is a time for new beginnings and intense evolution. POPSUGAR Smart Living. Retrieved May 9, 2022, from https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/flower-moon-meaning-48635878

May: Flower Moon. Flower Moon Is the Full Moon in May. (n.d.). Retrieved May 9, 2022, from https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/flower.html