Working with the Storm Moon M
arch is home to the beginning of spring and the vernal equinox. And, as magickal as that growing energy can be, it is also the month that brings the Storm Moon. The March full moon has been called many things: the Full Sap Moon, Ash Moon, Worm Moon, Seed Moon: they all have similar meanings of rebirth and awakening. It is a month full of change, thunderstorms, and the reemergence of greenery and life in the world. What Is Associated With The Storm Moon? The Storm Moon is often represented by the colors light purple, green, and yellow. Many of the same colors associated with Ostara can be used this month as well, especially pastels. It is also related to the gemstones aquamarine and bloodstone, and the herbs apple blossom, pennyroyal, and wood betony.
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It is also strongly related to the goddesses Isis, Artemis, and The Morrighan, and the element of water (mainly due to all the rain that happens this time of year). How To Best Work With The Storm Moon Knowing how to specifically work with this full moon can add unique power to any spell cast during it. This full moon is best for workings that are focusing on fertility, rebirth, prosperity, and regrowth. In this vein, it is the perfect time to start your yearly herb garden or connect back with nature. You can find wonderful books on herbs such as Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs and Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee De La Foret, and for connecting with nature, try The Modern Witchcraft Guide to Magickal Herbs by Judy Ann Nock or Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck.
March’s full moon is also a wonderful time to make and attract positive changes to your life. This can be with your love life, career, or simply life in general. During March, make sure to take time out of your busy day-to-day life to focus on the present and what you want your life to look like. Then manifest those changes with positive affirmations and spells. For 100 spells to create change, try The Spell Book for New Witches by Ambrosia Hawthorn. One last way to work with the Storm Moon is to use the power of the rainy season. The water is perfect for rituals, and for recharging and consecrating magickal tools. Regardless of how you choose to work with the Storm Moon, don’t let March pass you by without using its immense power to help you reach your goals. It’s the season of change, and you deserve everything you set your mind to.
