Pink Moon Blessings!

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Also Known As: Wind Moon, Hare Moon, Seed or Planting Moon, Planter's Moon, Budding Trees Moon, Eastermonath (Eostre Month), Moon When Geese Return in Scattered Formation, Wildcat Moon, Ostarmanoth, Green Grass Moon

Element: air

Nature Spirits: plant faeries

Herbs: basil, chives, dragon's blood, geranium, thistle, dandelion, milkweed, dogwood, fennel, dill

Colors: crimson red, gold, bright primary colors -- red, yellow, blue -- and their combinations

Flowers: daisy, sweetpea

Scents: pine, bay, bergamot, patchouli

Stones: ruby, garnet, sard, quartz, selenite, angelite

Trees: pine, bay, hazel, forsythia, lilac, willow

Animals: bear, wolf

Birds: hawk, magpie

Deities: Kali, Hathor, Anahita, Ceres, Ishtar, Venus, Bast, Ishtar, Tawaret, Herne, Cernunnos

Power Flow: energy into creating and producing; return balance to the nerves. Change, self-confidence, self-reliance, take advantage of opportunities. Work on temper and emotional flare-ups and selfishness.

Mantra: My path is clear, free from obstacles.

Info on This Moon From About Dot Com: In April, the thunderstorms of March are beginning to subside, and the wind picks up. Seeds are being blown about on the breezes, spreading life all around from one place to the next. In fact, this lunar cycle is often known as the Seed Moon. Trees have buds on them, spring daffodils and tulips abound, and the birds are nesting once more. Much like March, this is a time of conception and fertility and new growth.

This is a good time to work on magic related to new beginnings. Looking to bring new love into your life, or conceive or adopt a child? This is the time to do those workings. It's the time to stop planning, and start doing. Take all those ideas you've had brewing for the past couple of months, and make them come to fruition.

Further Notes From The Witches' Datebook: To the Cherokee, April is the Flower Moon. In the warm southeast, forests and meadows bloom with life and color. The Choctaw call this the Wildcat Moon. Lynxes and bobcats become more active. To the Dakota Sioux, this is Moon When Geese Return in Scattered Formation. These dramatic birds migrating north mark the return of spring.

April bursts forth with new life. In warmer regions, it's time to plant crops and watch wild plants grow. Birds are nesting. Animals often have young beside them. In colder climes, the warmth of spring is just arriving. As natural-food sources emerge, you can taper off most supplemental feeding for wildlife. Observe what animals and birds become active. Bring freshly picked flowers indoors to chase away the dullness of a cold season.

In Ritual, this is a good time to honor plant and animal spirits. Work with flower totems and animals associated with spring such as ducks, rabbits, geese, cats, and sheep. Cast a circle with flowers or do spells using the energy of flower seeds or bulbs that will help manifest your desire as the plants grow. Wish on a flock of flying geese to speed your dreams toward reality.

A safe and happy holiday to all who celebrate~!