The Girl Who Chased the Moon
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The full moon in July: The Full Buck Moon
Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. Young men will butt heads and generally show themselves under this full July moon.
The full moon in August: The Full Sturgeon Moon
Native American lore says that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most easily caught during the full moon in August. This full moon tends to make people feel restless and overwhelmed.
The full moon in September: The Harvest Moon
This is the full moon nearest the autumnal equinox, bright enough to allow farmers to work late into the night, bringing in the last of their harvest. A time of introspection. People are often moody during this moon.
The full moon in October: The Full Hunters’ Moon
Historically, after the harvest, with leaves falling and fields bare, it was easier to see to hunt under this full moon. If you stare at a Hunters’ Moon with a question, it will become clear what has to be done.
The full moon in November: The Full Beaver Moon
Beaver traps were set during this time, before the waters froze, so furs would be in abundance for the cold months ahead. For some people, the full Beaver Moon is the last chance to do something they’ve wanted to do but put off, before the heaviness of winter settles over them.
The full moon in December: The Full Cold Moon
The full moon heralding long, dark, cold nights ahead. Unquestionably the best sleeping moon of the year.
Acknowledgments
As always, my undying gratitude to my family and friends for their love, support, and patience. I’ll stop talking about barbecue now. I promise. And special thanks to Andrea Cirillo, Kelly Harms Wimmer, Shauna Summers, and Nita Taublib. This book would not have been possible without your input. I’d give you the moon, but you already gave it to me.
About the Author
SARAH A DDISON A LLEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells and The Sugar Queen . She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, where she is currently at work on her next novel. To learn more about Allen, visit her website at www.sarahaddisonallen.com.
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