July's Buck Moon

Summer is officially upon us. The next full moon is referred to as the Full Buck Moon, the time when buck deer sprout velvety new antlers.

This full moon is also known as the Full Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are more frequent during the month at hand. It has also been called the Full Blood Moon, for sometimes as the moon rises, it appears reddish through any sultry haze.

It symbolizes a time of harvesting and enjoyment of crops of the season. To some this is the Blessing Moon. It is known as the Hay Moon or the Meadow Moon because the meadows are at their greatest point of growth in this month, and it is time for hay cutting. Some call it the Grass Cutter Moon.

It seems as though this is the month of many moon names, since it's also known as: Ripe Corn Moon, Raspberry Moon, Herb Moon, Grain Moon and Red Berries Moon.

It's definitely a plentiful time of year!