Monday, 12 May 2025

Monday May 12: Flower Moon

The "Flower Moon" nickname is because of the flowers sprouting across North America this month, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. May's full moon goes by several other names connected to the season, including Budding Moon, Leaf Budding Moon and Planting Moon.


The Flower Moon is named for the abundance of blooming flowers that typically appear this month. It reminds us to pause and reflect as the night sky takes on a calm, serene appearance


represents the blooming of flowers in May, which is when the Reign of Terror began. The title symbolizes the destruction of Native American culture and nature-related traditions by white colonizers during this period.