Green Witch Apothecary

03/29/2026

On April 1–2, the Pink Full Moon reaches its peak and fills the night sky with a strong, bright glow. This full moon marks the first full moon of spring, carrying a sense of renewal, movement, and emotional clarity. It rises around sunset and stays visible through the night, giving a long window to step outside and take it in.

This particular timing lines up with April Fools’ Day, which adds an unusual edge to the moment. A full moon on this date follows a 19 year cycle, making it something that does not show up often. The last time this alignment happened was years ago, and the next one will take time to return.

The name “Pink Moon” comes from early spring wildflowers, especially ground phlox, which bloom across parts of North America during this season. The moon itself does not turn pink, yet the name carries the feeling of spring opening up and life returning after winter.

This full moon also connects with Libra energy, bringing focus toward relationships, balance, love, and honest communication. It is a time where emotions surface more clearly, making it easier to speak, connect, and shift how you show up with others.

03/20/2026

🌸 Spring is officially arriving TOMORROW, friends! 🌞
Get ready— the Spring Equinox (Vernal Equinox) hits on Friday, March 20, 2026!
That's when the Sun crosses the celestial equator, day and night become nearly equal (about 12 hours each), and astronomical spring officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere. 🌷 Longer days, blooming flowers, and that fresh renewal vibe are on the way!
Exact times in U.S. zones:

Eastern (EDT): 10:46 a.m.
Central (CDT): 9:46 a.m.
Mountain (MDT): 8:46 a.m.
Pacific (PDT): 7:46 a.m.
Alaska (AKST): 6:46 a.m.
Hawaii (HST): 4:46 a.m.

Who's excited for spring cleaning, planting seeds, or just more sunshine? Drop a 🌿 or tell us your favorite sign of spring in the comments!
Happy Equinox, everyone! Let's welcome the season of growth and new beginnings. 💚

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

🌑 Look Up: The Pisces New Moon Arrives March 19

This week’s New Moon in Pisces brings the darkest skies of the lunar cycle — making it a perfect night for stargazing. ✨

In astrology, Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac, so this New Moon is often seen as a moment for reflection, creativity, and emotional reset before the astrological new year begins with Aries season.

🔭 Dark skies = better views of the stars
💭 A time for dreams, intuition, and imagination
🌱 A quiet cosmic reset before spring

Step outside, look up, and enjoy one of the most peaceful nights of the month.

03/05/2026

Mercury is in retrograde ✨🪐
Feb 26 – Mar 20, 2026

Expect the usual suspects: mixed messages, tech glitches, travel delays, and old convos circling back. Not a reason to panic—just a cue to slow down and double-check the details.

✔️ reread before you send
✔️ back up your phone/files
✔️ leave extra time
✔️ revise, review, reconnect

How does Mercury retrograde show up for you? 😅👇

02/26/2026

It’s happening — and you only have a few days to catch it. 🌌✨
On February 28, the sky will host a rare planetary parade, with Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all above the horizon during the same evening.

They won’t form a perfect straight line, but they’ll stretch across the sky in a wide arc after sunset. The brightest ones — Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will shine clearly to the naked eye. Saturn and Mercury may be a bit lower and trickier, while Uranus and Neptune will need binoculars or a small telescope.

All you need is a clear view of the horizon and a dark spot away from city lights. Step outside shortly after sunset, give your eyes time to adjust, and look up.

Moments like this don’t come often. The next time we see this many planets sharing the sky in one evening, it’ll be more than a decade from now.

One solar system. One sky. One unforgettable night. 🌠

02/17/2026

The Lunar New Year starts today, February 17, and ushers in the Year of the Horse! More specifically, it’s the year of the Fire Horse, which only happens every 60 years! 🔥🐴

The Chinese calendar, which underpins the Lunar New Year, is a lunisolar calendar based on astronomical observations of the Sun’s position in the sky, and also the Moon’s phases. The Chinese lunisolar calendar shares some similarities with the Hebrew calendar, which is also lunisolar, and has influenced other East Asian calendars, such as those of Korea and Vietnam.

Because the Chinese calendar defines the lunar month containing the winter solstice as the 11th month, the Lunar New Year usually falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice. This means that the first day of the Lunar New Year can occur anytime between January 21 and February 20.

(Note: Due to the difference in time zones, the new Moon may technically occur one calendar day earlier or later in the United States)

As with many winter solstice celebrations, the symbolic darkness of night is banished by the light of fireworks, lanterns, and candles. Man-made paper lanterns are hung by the hundreds in public areas, bringing good luck to the new year.

See what the Year of the Horse means for YOU and your zodiac sign at Almanac.com/content/chinese-new-year-chinese-zodiac

02/12/2026

Mark your calendars: March 3 is the night of the Red Moon!

Look up! A breathtaking Total Lunar Eclipse is set to transform our bright white moon into a glowing copper “Blood Moon” for nearly a full hour.

For 58 minutes of totality, the Moon will shine in a ghostly red hue. Why? During totality, the only sunlight reaching the Moon passes through Earth’s atmosphere first—scattering blue light and leaving behind rich red tones. It’s as if every sunrise and sunset on Earth is lighting up the Moon all at once. 🌅🌍

📅 Date: March 3
🌑 Event: Total Lunar Eclipse
⏳ Totality: 58 Minutes
🌎 Best Views: The Americas, the Pacific, East Asia, and Australia

Charge your cameras, grab a blanket, and find a clear view of the sky—this is one you won’t want to miss! 🌙✨

02/12/2026

🌞🔥 Ring of Fire Eclipse — February 17 🔥🌞

On February 17, a rare “Ring of Fire” annular solar eclipse will light up the skies — but it won’t be visible from North America.

This stunning celestial event will take place over Antarctica and the surrounding southern oceans, where the moon will pass in front of the sun without completely covering it, leaving a glowing ring of sunlight around the edges. 🌑✨

While we won’t see the full effect here, it’s still an incredible reminder of the dynamic, ever-changing sky above us. 🌍☀️

📅 Date: February 17
🌎 Best viewing: Antarctica & southern oceans