Full Flower Moon (May) —by Míchealín Daugherty  (Also known as Dyad Moon, Full Corn Moon, Milk Moon, Moon When the Ice Goes Out of the Rivers, Planting Moon) In most areas, flowers are abundant everywhere during this time. Thus, the name of this Moon. This is the moon that honours the Lord and the Lady's marriage, and its consummation upon the Earth. The ecstasy and passion in their mating dance is reflected in this moon. [See also: Beltane] Flowers burst into full blossoms, tree limbs grow heavy with leaves and spring rains give way to sunshine. This moon is a good time finish projects because energy runs high. Goals — even difficult ones — are now within our grasp. It is also a romantic month because the lord and Lady's love touches our hearts. To Wiccans, the Dyad Moon is one of the powerful moons, because it is a time when anything is possible. For rituals, dress in bright colours and adorn yourself with flowers. Use silver candles and jasmine incense. Wedding paraphernalia is also appropriate for the altar at this time. This is the time to bless fertiliser for your magickal garden. Say something like: O Lady and Lord of Moon and Sun I call upon you Ancient Ones To fertilise these plants and seeds And help them grow to life with ease You may also want to welcome faeries into your garden.  Remember to set a wee space aside for the faeries or the little people. I actually have a tiny faerie statue that sits under a mushroom in my garden. I always snip off the prettiest flower and put it in her arms, which are open. Here's a little incantation you can say. Best to do this during a full moon: Faeries, Elves and Magic Ones I offer you this spot undone To live and tend, to laugh and play Please bless my garden Everyday. It is also a time to bless money. Say something like: Money multiply and grow Fertile Maiden make it so Lastly, it is a time to ask the Lord and the Lady to bring their passion into aspects of your life — to widen your circle of friends, to enhance a romance or open your heart to one, to strengthen your capacity to grow personally, spiritually, career-wise, etc. Sources:    The Farmer's Almanac Gross, T. Native American Full Moons. Morrison, D. The Craft, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 2000. Personal traditions. See also:  The Esbats The Month of May Page last updated 20 May 2006 Website Design and Myths & Magic logo by Míchealín Daugherty Copyright © 2006 Ireland's OWN All Rights Reserved.