Tonight, April 2, 2007 is a Full Moon. These interesting tidbits come from the Farmer's Almanac:
• Full Pink Moon - April This name came from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Other names for this month's celestial body include the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and among coastal tribes the Full Fish Moon, because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn.
The Chippewa tribe called this month's Full Moon the "broken snowshoe Moon" because the crusty snow common in later winter could break the webbing on snowshoes.
The Full Moon has always fascinated us. The native American people are particularly respectful of the Moon and have very specific names for each Moon cycle.
The Moon gives off no light of it's own, rather it reflects approximately 7% of the sun's light.
Herbs and vitamins are most effective on the Full Moon.
The Full Moon is the best time to donate blood as it is in highest concentration.
During the Full Moon blood flows easiest, so no surgery or dental work should be scheduled.
Lunatics is an appropriate name because violent crimes, births and emergency room visits are at their highest numbers during a Full Moon.
I wish you a magikal Full Moon phase. Be careful what you wish for, the Moon is a manifestor!
Until next week. Health and Blessings, Miluna