There are actually 13 moon cycles in a solar year because of the differences in revolutions and rotations. However, each of the moons is associated with different qualities based on agricultural practices, weather, or cultural reasons. It is easy to Goggle and find many different names for the moons of a year. We have worked to figure out what association each moon has for us over the years and have come up with calling this month’s moon the Daffodil Moon.
Where we live, we are in a peculiar position. The calendar says it’s officially Spring, but often the weather doesn’t match. We have been known to get blizzards in April and while it can be bright and sunny outside, there is still a Winter chill in the air or it can be pouring with rain.

We have come to depend on the return of the lowly Daffodil with its bright yellow petals as a true sign that the weather is changing. Originally coming from Europe, it graces gardens all over the United States and is a perineal favorite which is easy to grow with benign neglect. William Wadsworth even composed a poem in 1804 about them which states “and then my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils.”
We used a nature association in developing awareness for this one. If you are someone who celebrates the moons, you might want to consider working to discover what associations each moon has for you and finding a name that matches what you figure out. Also, don’t forget that sometime during the year there will be an extra moon for you to name.