The full moon in March has many different names due to
its signifying changing from winter to spring. It’s Time to Set Yourself Free
from the Restraints of Winter and Swim to the Moon!
Crow Moon or Magpie Moon. The Native American full
moon names for March are largely based on these being considered the last full
moons of winter; the crow caws its farewell to the season. Crow or magpie brings the medicine of rebirth
without fear, new sight and vision. The more northern
tribes knew this Moon as the Full Crow Moon, when the cawing of crows signaled
the end of winter; or the Full Crust Moon, because the snow cover becomes
crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night.
Full Worm Moon – As the temperature begins to warm and
the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the
robins. The Full Sap Moon, marking the time of tapping maple trees, is another
variation.
To the settlers, it was also known as the Lenten Moon,
and was considered to be the last full Moon of winter.
In Celtic tradition it is called Chaste Moon and Moon
of Winds.
In Native American Medicine the Crow represents:
Justice, shape shifting, change, creativity, spiritual strength, energy,
community sharing, and balance.
The Flower associated with March is the Shamrock:
The Shamrock (also referred to as clover) can rock our
worlds with symbolic insight. They are remarkable survivors and can endure
seemingly insurmountable challenges in their stubborn determination to live and
thrive. Through droughts, substandard soil and ravenous goat appetites, the
shamrock is a champion survivor. This is the spirit of Mars coming through –
fierce will.
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