Aries -- Seed Moon. This is the sowing season and the symbol of the beginning of the new year.

Taurus -- Hare Moon. The sacred hare was associated with springtime and fertility in Roman legends.

Gemini -- Dyad Moon. Dyad means pair and in this sense refers to the twin stars of the constellation Castor and Pollux, also the 'Heavenly Twins' born of Leda and Zeus in Greek Mythology.

Cancer -- Mead Moon. In June and July the meadows , or meads, were mowed for hay.

Leo -- Wort Moon. From the end of July until the end of August, the worts were gathered to be dried and stored. (Wort is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word 'wyrt' meaning plant.)

Virgo -- Barley Moon. Persephone, the Greek virgin goddess of rebirth bears a sheaf of barley as a representation of the harvest.

Libra -- Blood Moon. This moon marks the season when domestic animals were sacrificed for winter provisions. Sometimes the Libra Full Moon was called the Wine Moon when a grape harvest was expected to yield a superb vintage.

Scorpio -- Snow Moon. Scorpio signifies the dark season when the Sun is at it's lowest and the first snow falls.

Sagittarius -- Oak Moon. The Oak was sacred to the Druids and was the tree associated with the Roman god Jupiter. This tree is most grand as it weathers the harshness of winter.

Capricorn -- Wolf Moon. The nocturnal wolf represents the 'night' of the year.

Aquarius -- Storm Moon. It is said that a storm is most fierce just before it ends and so the year usually follows suit.

Pisces -- Chaste Moon. This dated word for pure reflects the tradition of welcoming the new year with a clear soul.