Full Pink Moon (April) —Míchealín Daugherty (Also known as Hare Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, Fish Moon)  This name of this moon, Pink Moon, came from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Some coastal Native American tribes call the April Full moon the Full Fish Moon, as it is the time the shad swam upstream to spawn. To many Pagans, the April moon is known as the Hare Moon, which grants the Earth unlimited fertility. The Spring Hare of the Hare Moon is today's Easter Bunny (see also Ostara). This a time to be productive, carry out plans, "weed" out the obstacles that keep us from reaching our goals. The potent energy of this moon calls us to plant and fertilise our hearts as well as our gardens. This is the moon of love and a happy heart. If making a Wiccan dedication, wear soft greens and yellows to symbolise fertility and happiness. Decorate your altar with pictures of rabbits, spring greenery and wildflowers. Many Wiccans and Pagans put out the seedlings started inside on this night. Those who attend a coven may participate in a group weeding of sacred ground. If planting a magickal garden, leave a small section untended and offer it to the faeries. Say something like: Faeries, elves and magic ones I offer you this spot undone To live and tend, to laugh and play Please bless my garden everyday 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 Page last updated 13 May 2006 Website Design and Myths & Magic logo by Míchealín Daugherty Copyright © 2006 Ireland's OWN All Rights Reserved.