01/04/2026
At our Spring Gathering Circle last night (Tuesday), we were treated to the beautiful sight of moonlight streaming through the window, gently lighting and energising our space. ✨
Tonight, the Moon reaches its fullest—so be sure to step outside and witness April’s Full Pink Moon (and no, it’s not an April Fools’ joke!). This is also known as the Paschal Moon, marking the first Full Moon of spring.
Why is it called the Pink Moon?
The name comes from traditional Full Moon naming, with roots in Native American, Colonial American, and European cultures. These names often reflect the natural rhythms of the season rather than the Moon’s appearance.
Despite what the name suggests, the Moon won’t actually appear pink. Instead, it’s named after Phlox subulata—a delicate pink wildflower, also known as creeping or moss phlox, which blooms across eastern North America in early spring. 🌸
Other traditional names for this April Moon beautifully reflect the changes of the season:
Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin) and Moon When the Streams Are Again Navigable (Dakota), marking the thaw and flowing waters
Budding Moon of Plants and Shrubs (Tlingit) and Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala), celebrating new plant growth
Animal-inspired names like Moon When the Ducks Come Back (Lakota), Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs (Dakota), and Frog Moon (Cree), signalling nature’s reawakening 🐸
For this gentle Spring Full Moon, I recommend working with Rose Quartz for heart energy and Green Aventurine to align with renewal, growth, and fresh beginnings. 💚
🙏 Full Moon information sourced from The Farmer’s Almanac