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 Unexpected Moon. The Vernal or Spring Equinox happens this month signaling the start of the new season with all its budding, growing, and flowering into the verdant greens around us. However, where we live and practice in Upstate New York, we often get the worst blizzards of the season interspersed with the teases of a thaw or two. We never know what to expect from day to day which I guess keeps it interesting. Having to deal with the shifting weather energies lets us know that Winter and Spring are engaged in that timeless battle where Winter cedes control inch by inch. It also serves as a reminder that change is inevitable even when you fight against it. 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