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 Green Moon. Where we live and practice, you only have to look outside any door or window to see why we call this moon by the name we have given it. Obviously, we used a nature association in developing awareness for this one. The outside is full of new leaves, new flowers, new wildlife. The birds start their raucous chorus of chirps, whistles, and coos at dawn and it continues as a backdrop to my day even in the middle of my urban environment. Magickally, green is used as a correspondence for abundance, and boy, is nature being abundant at this time of year! It signals to all of us to get out and grow, to make positive changes that will expand our relationships with our practice and the world around us. So, this moon is about that celebration. 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.