During the month of May the full moon is also referred to as the Hare moon. There are other names for May's full moon such as, Bright moon and Planting moon. In China the full moon is known as the Pestilent moon; Chung K'uei, the great spiritual chaser of demons is honored.Some of the months and traditions that use to be associated with the Hare moon are;
May 5: Feast of the Dragon in China
May 9: Feast of Artimis in Greece
May 9, 11 and 13: The Lumuria in Rome.
May 12: Festival of Shashti in India; Aranya Shashti is a forest god similar to Pan.
May 15: Day of Maia, a Full Moon goddess, in Greece
May 23: The Roselia in Rome, the rose festival of Venus
May 24: Birth of Artemis/Diana; called the Thargelia; Usually on the new crescent Moon.
May 26-31: The festival of Diana as goddess of the wildwood in Rome.
Correspondences of the Hare Moon are (folklore);
Nature Spirits: Fairies, elves
Herbs: elder, mint, rose, thyme, yarrow
Colors: green, brown
Scents: rose, sandalwood
Plants: foxglove, broom, lily of the valley
Stones: amber, carnelian
Trees: hawthorn
Animals: cats, leopard
Birds: swallow, dove and swan
Deities: Bast, Venus, Maia, Aphrodite, Artemis, Pan, Diana
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Very interesting, Ive have never heard of a Hare moon. Its the best bit about blogging when you learn about new things. I really like the picture you have used too X
ReplyDeleteHello Vintage Kitten,
ReplyDeleteI'm happy you enjoyed reading this post. I like this pic too. It's a oriental painting.
Have a nice mother's day weekend!
Lydia
I've never heard of Hare Moon. What an interesting post.
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bindi
Hello Judy,
ReplyDeleteIn the past some cultures have refered to the full moon by different names depending on the month
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Lydia
Hello Bindi,
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's day to you too!!!!!
Have a great day,
Lydia