Origins of the Name “Pink Moon”
April’s Full Moon rises as the earth begins to blush with blooms and warmer winds. Despite its name, the Pink Moon doesn’t actually appear pink—but it’s named for one of the first flowers to bloom in spring: wild ground phlox, a delicate pink blossom that blankets the meadows and woodlands across North America.
Names in Other Cultures
Different cultures around the world honor April’s full moon with names tied to growth, balance, and light:
Celtic Tradition: Often referred to as the Growing Moon or Seed Moon, honoring the quickening of the land and the planting season.
Anglo-Saxon: Known as the Easter Moon, as it often coincides with the Christian holiday and themes of resurrection and renewal.
Neo-Pagan & Wiccan Traditions: Sometimes called the Awakening Moon or Budding Moon, celebrating new life in both earth and spirit.
Chinese Lunar Calendar: Usually associated with the Second or Third Full Moon of Spring, linked with festivals of purification and blessings for fertility and prosperity.
Each name, while different, carries the same theme: emergence, soft strength, and new beginnings.
The Pink Moon brings gentle, blossoming energy. It’s a time for planting seeds—literally and metaphorically. You may feel a call to move from the stillness of winter and take inspired action toward growth, beauty, and love.
Pink Moon Ritual Ideas
Flower Blessing: Place fresh flowers (especially pink or wild phlox if available) on your altar. Thank the earth for renewal and whisper your intentions into a bowl of water near the blooms.
Beauty Ritual: Practice self-love and adornment rituals. This moon reminds us that tending to ourselves is sacred work.
Garden Spellwork: If you garden, bless your seeds or plants under the light of the full moon. If you don’t, symbolically “plant” intentions in a jar of soil or flowerpot.
Crystal Companions: Work with rose quartz, rhodonite, or green aventurine to nurture self-love and open the heart to new possibilities.
Tarot Spread Prompt:
What is beginning to bloom in my life?
What must I nurture to grow stronger?
What beauty or joy have I been resisting?
How to Work With the Energy of the Pink Moon
The Pink Moon blossoms with soft strength and quiet beauty. Let yourself bloom without fear. There is power in your tenderness, and magic in your becoming.
Final Thoughts
The name Pink Moon comes from Algonquin traditions, later adopted into the Old Farmer’s Almanac and broader Colonial lore. Native tribes often named each full moon after natural markers, and April’s full moon signaled the return of spring blossoms—especially the creeping phlox, which painted the ground in vibrant pinks and purples.
While the moon itself may glow golden or silver-white, its name reflects the hope, beauty, and soft rebirth of the season.
Affirmations for the Pink Moon
I am blossoming in my own time.
I welcome growth, beauty, and gentle change.
I am rooted in love and open to what blooms next.
