There are actually 13 moon cycles in a solar year because of the differences in revolutions and rotations. However, each of the moons is associated with different qualities based on agricultural practices, weather, or cultural reasons. It is easy to Goggle and find many different names for the moons of a year. We have worked to figure out what association each moon has for us over the years and have come up with calling this month’s moon the Dragonfly Moon.

This is the month where they start to play around us in our area with their brilliant iridescent colors that shine in the sunlight and their distinctive wings. We used a nature association in developing awareness for this one because this is the month when they start performing in our area. They often serve as a symbol of balance between the mundane and the magickal worlds because they have an extra set of wings. For us, it also seems to be a herald for synchronicities that seem to just appear shortly afterwards.

If you are someone who celebrates the moons, you might want to consider working to discover what associations each moon has for you and finding a name that matches what you figure out. Also, don’t forget that sometime during the year there will be an extra moon for you to name.