Full Pink Moon

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This April full moon is known as the Pink Moon.

The name “Pink Moon” paints a nice mental picture of a rosy colored moon against a dark blue sky.
A match made in aesthetic heaven.
Sure, it sounds like something out of a fairy tale, but it’s not called pink because we literally get a pink moon.
Some say the “pink” comes from a wildflower called “moss pink” that blooms around this time of year.
Others say the Pink Moon actually gets its name from a ground cover wildflower that blooms in springtime called Phlox.
So if you’re hoping for a pink moon, you’ll have to settle for pretty flowers instead. 

April is often seen as a time of renewal and rebirth, when things start to shake off the winter frost and come alive again. 
In some ancient cultures, such as Native Americans and Chinese astrology systems, the arrival of spring is symbolized by the flourishing of this pink-tinted phenomenon. A lot of different cultures have their own names for April’s full moon like Dragon Moon or Hare Moon.

There are lots of reasons why recognizing the Pink Moon is so important – both historically and culturally speaking.
According to Old Farmer’s Almanac this month marks the start of planting season! This means that if you haven’t already, then now is a great time to get started on planting those veggies for your garden and also take advantage of harvesting some crops such as asparagus and rhubarb if they’re available in your area.
So get to planting those gardens and sketching those crop plans in anticipation of more warm days ahead.

If you’re looking for unique ways to celebrate the Pink Moon and all its glory, then here are some ideas guaranteed to make this month’s full moon even brighter:
Why not sow some seeds or help prepare soil for planting? It won’t only show respect for Mother Nature, but also provide a tangible way of connecting with the seasonal cycles of life celebrated by cultures worldwide since ancient times.
Get creative with your decorations: try a bold pink wall or a pink ombre centerpiece.
Go crazy with pink-themed cakes and treats, or even organize a Pink Moon scavenger hunt.
To add an extra touch why not invite some friends over who might be celebrating other traditional holy days during this season such as Passover or Easter?
And don’t forget to set aside some time near dusk to go outside and experience nature in its fullest glory during this magical moment when day turns into night-and witness first hand how wonderful our universe truly can be 

So go ahead: dust off your green thumbs and get ready for the Pink Moon celebration.
Which means getting outside for some fresh air, appreciating nature’s colorful beauty and giving back where we can too so everyone can join in on this lunar fun ‘n games fiesta!

Scientists say the moon is not literally pink this month, but let’s check anyway just in case.
Don’t forget to show your photo evidence with other loonatics around the world!
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The full moon in April is known by the names:

• Awakening Moon
• Bak Poya (Buddhist)
• Breaking Ice Moon (Algonquin)
• Budding Moon (Old English) (Tlingit)
• Egg Moon (Old English)
• Fish Moon
• Flower Moon (Cherokee)
• Frog Moon (Cree)
• Grass Moon
• Growing Moon (Celtic)
• Hare Moon
• Hunters Moon (South Africa)
• Moon of the Red Grass Appearing
• Moon When Geese Return (Dakota) (Sioux)
• Moon of the Red Grass Appearing (Oglala)
• Moon When the Ducks Come Back (Lakota)
• Moon When the Geese Lay Eggs (Dakota)
• Moon When the Streams are Again Navigable (Dakota)
• New Shoots Moon (Old English)
• Peony Moon (Chinese)
• Pink Moon
• Planter’s Moon
• Seed Moon (Old English) (Wiccan)
• Spring Moon
• Sprouting Grass Moon
• Sucker Moon (Anishinaabe)
• Wildcat Moon (Choctaw)