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 Gathering Moon. First, this is the time of year where we live where the Autumn harvest is in full swing so agriculturally things are being gathered up all over the place.

Second, because we are moving deeper into the Dark Time of the Year and heading for the Samhain Cross-Quarter Time, it is time to begin gathering up what we might need for the inward, introspective focus we are shifting into. Because this is a gathering time, it might be a good time to perform some magick to aid you in the process of getting things together.

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