Full Moon: Snow Moon

Sitting at my desk

the snow moon shines over me

peacefully silent

 

According to the Olde Farmer's Almanac February's full Moon is traditionally called the Full Snow Moon because usually the heaviest snows fall in February. Not so this year!

Hunting becomes very difficult, and so some Native American tribes called this the Hunger Moon.

Other Native American tribes called this Moon the "Shoulder to Shoulder Around the Fire Moon" (Wishram Native Americans), the "No Snow in the Trails Moon" (Zuni Native Americans), and the "Bone Moon" (Cherokee Native Americans). The Bone Moon meant that there was so little food that people gnawed on bones and ate bone marrow soup. 

I woke up around 3 a.m. and couldn't back to sleep, so I got up at 4, and decided to check email and Facebook. A friend had taken another incredible picture of the moon. I had no idea it was a full moon again. Where has this month gone?  As usual, managing the system and trying to figure out what the  doctor's are doing with medication levels in both of us. Another month of this will be more than either of us can handle.  We need more time for walks, and sitting, and peacefully bird watching. Or as this morning, moon gazing.

So at a little after 4, I happily donned my robe and clogs and opened the patio blind to see a beautiful golden orb. It has continued to shine into the dining room window as I sit here. A sight well worth being up to behold.  No clouds, no snow, just crisp and cold air. After I went out to snap a few shots, it was nice to view this golden orb from inside.  It is a joy to have a relaxing moment with fresh air, nature, and be part of the peaceful silence when the city is the country again. As it descends, it is getting larger and brighter.  But I am heading back in to enjoy the rest of the morning asleep if I can, happy to have not missed this snow moon.