Esbat Correspondences

The table below has been put together based on information in Moon Magick by D J Conway and from research from various sources. I've put the emphasis on UK flora & fauna and added some other herbs, flowers and crystals that are more pertinent to the UK and also removed some of the rare and endangered reccomendations eg Orchids. I've also used the English Medieval names for the Lunar Months as opposed to the American ones often quoted on the net. It is hoped that presenting the information this way will be of interest as part of our rural and cultural heritage as well as our magical heritage. Further information on Esbats can be found at the Moonshadow's Esbats page.

Lunar Month	Correspondences
Wolf Moon January	Folklore: The nocturnal wolf represents the 'night' of the year. This moon is also called the Quiet Moon and the Cold Moon. Herbs: Marjoram, Holy Thistle, Nuts & Pine Cones. Colours: White, Lilac, Violet & Black. Flowers: Snowdrop & Crocus. Perfumes: Oakmoss, Musk & Mimosa. Crystals: Garnet, Onyx & Jet. Tree: Birch. Animal: Fox. Bird: Pheasant. Deities: Frejya, Inanna & Hera.
Storm Moon February	Folklore: It is said that a storm is most fierce just before it ends and so the year usually follows suit. This moon is also called the Quickening Moon and the Hunger Moon. Herbs: Balm Of Gilead, Hyssop, Myrrh, Sage & Spikenard. Colours: Light Blue & Violet. Flowers: Primrose, Hyacinth & Hellebore. Perfumes: Wisteria & Heliotrope. Crystals: Amethyst, Jasper & Rock Crystal. Tree: Rowan. Animal: Otter. Bird: Eagle. Deities: Brigit, Juno, Kuan Yin, Diana, Demeter, Persephone & Aphrodite.
Chaste Moon March	Folklore: This dated word for purity reflects the tradition of welcoming the new year with a clear soul. This moon is also called the Crow Moon and the Moon Of Winds. Herbs: Broom, High John Root, Yellow Dock Root, Wood Betony & Lungwort. Colours: Pale Green, Violet & Purple. Flowers: Jonquil, Daffodil, Tulips & Violet. Perfumes: Honeysuckle, Magnolia & Apple Blossom. Crystals: Aquamarine & Bloodstone. Tree: Alder. Animal: Hedgehog. Bird: Raven. Deities: Morrigan, Hecate, Cybele, Astarte, Athene, Minerva, Artemis & Luna.
Seed Moon April	Folklore: This is the sowing season and the symbol of the beginning of the new year. This moon is also called the Growing Moon, Ostarmanoth and the Planting Moon. Herbs: Basil, Chives, Sweet Cicely, Geranium & Thistle. Colours: Crimson Red & Gold. Flowers: Viola, Forget Me Not & Buddleia. Perfumes: Pine, Bay, Bergamot & Patchouli. Crystals: Ruby, Garnet & Sard. Tree: Hazel. Animal: Wolf. Bird: Magpie. Deities: Kali, Hathor, Anahita, Ceres, Ishtar, Venus & Bast.
Hare Moon May	Folklore: The sacred hare was associated with springtime and fertility in Roman legends. This moon is also called the Bright Moon and the Flower Moon. Herbs: Angelica, Elder, Mint, Mugwort, Thyme & Yarrow. Colours: Green, Brown & Pink. Flowers: Lily Of The Valley, Foxglove, Rose & Red Valerian Perfumes: Rose & Sandalwood. Crystals: Emerald, Malachite, Amber & Carnelian. Tree: Hawthorn. Animal: Hare. Bird: Swallow. Deities: Bast, Venus, Aphrodite, Maia, Diana, Artemis, Pan & Horned God.
Dyad June	Folklore: Dyad means pair and in this sense refers to the twin stars Castor and Pollux in the constellation of Gemini. Castor and Pollux were the 'Heavenly Twins' born of Leda and Zeus in Greek Mythology. This moon is also called the Lover's Moon and the Strawberry Moon. Herbs: Skullcap, Catmint, Meadowsweet, Vervain, Tansy, Ladies Mantle & Witch Grass. Colours: Orange & Golden-Green. Flowers: Lavender & Yarrow. Perfumes: Lily Of The Valley & Lavender. Crystals: Topaz, Agate & Fluorite. Tree: Oak. Animal: Butterfly. Bird: Peacock. Deities: Isis, Neith, Green Man, Cerridwen & Ishtar.
Mead Moon July	Folklore: In June and July the meadows, or meads, were mowed for hay. This moon is also called the Thunder Moon, Maedmonat (Meadow Month), Hay Moon and the Blessing Moon. Herbs: Honeysuckle, Agrimony, Lemon Verbena, Passion Flower, Lemon Balm & Hyssop. Colours: Silver & Bluey Grey. Flowers: Iris, Geranium, Mallow & Jasmine. Perfumes: Orris & Frankincense. Crystals: Moonstone & White Agate. Trees: Ash Animals: Crab Birds: Starling. Deities: Athene, Juno, Hel, Holda, Cerridwen, Nephthys & Venus.
Wort Moon August	Folklore: From the end of July until the end of August, the worts were gathered to be dried and stored. (Wort is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word 'wyrt' meaning plant.) This moon is also called the Dispute Moon and the Harvest Moon. Herbs: Chamomile, St John's Wort, Bay, Angelica, Fennel, Rue, Echinacea & Bergamot. Colours: Yellow & Gold. Flowers: Hibiscus, Sunflower & Calendula. Perfumes: Rose Geranium, Frankincense & Heliotrope. Crystals: Carnelian, Jasper & Fire Agate. Trees: Cedar. Animals: Salmon. Birds: Eagle Deities: Thoth, Hathor, Diana, Hecate & Nemesis.
Barley Moon September	Folklore: Persephone, the Greek virgin goddess of rebirth bears a sheaf of barley as a representation of the harvest. This moon is also called the Corn Moon and the Singing Moon. Herbs: Echinacea,Geranium, Fennel, Rye, Wheat, Valerian & Skullcap. Colours: Brown, Yellow-Green & Yellow. Flowers: Cornflower, Poppy, Dahlia & Lily. Perfumes: Storax, Mastic, Gardenia & Bergamot. Crystals: Peridot, Olivine, Chrysolite & Citrine. Trees: Larch. Animals: Snake. Birds: Sparrow. Deities: Demeter, Ceres, Isis, Nephthys, Frejya & Thoth.
Blood Moon October	Folklore: This moon marks the season when domestic animals were sacrificed for winter provisions. Sometimes the Libra Full Moon was called the Wine Moon when a grape harvest was expected to yield a superb vintage. This moon is also called the Harvest Moon and the Falling Leaf Moon. Herbs: Pennyroyal, Thyme, Catnip, Sage, Rosemary, Angelica & Burdock. Colours: Dark Blue-Green. Flowers: Autumn Flowering Cyclamen and Crocus, Viburnum, Autumn Lillies & Cosmos. Perfumes: Cinnamon, Orange, Clove, Cherry & Myrrh. Crystals: Opal, Tourmaline, Beryl & Turquoise. Trees: Yew. Animals: Stag. Birds: Crow. Deities: Ishtar, Astarte, Demeter, Kore, Horned God, Belili, Hathor.
Snow Moon November	Folklore: Scorpio signifies the dark season when the Sun is at it's lowest and the first snow falls. This moon is also called the Dark Moon and the Mourning Moon. Herbs: Grains Of Paradise, Monkshood, Verbena, Betony, Borage, Cinquefoil, Blessed Thistle. Colours: Grey, Sea-Green. Flowers: Chrysanthemums & Cyclamen. Perfumes: Cedar, Hyacinth, Narcissus, Peppermint & Lemon. Crystals: Topaz & Lapis Lazuli. Trees: Cypress. Animals: Badger. Birds: Sparrow. Deities: Kali, Hecate, Bast, Osiris & Lakshmi.
Oak Moon December	Folklore: The Oak was sacred to the Druids and was the tree associated with the Roman god Jupiter. This tree is most grand as it weathers the harshness of winter. This moon is also called the Long Night's Moon and Wintermonat (Winter Month). Herbs: Holly, English Ivy, Fir, Winter Jasmin & Mistletoe. Colours: Blood Red, White, Silver & Green Flowers: Mahonia, Holly & Poinsetta. Perfumes: Patchouli, Rose Geranium, Frankincense, Myrrh & Lilac. Crystals: Serpentine & Peridot. Trees: Pine. Animals: Deer. Birds: Robin. Deities: Hathor, Hecate, Neith, Athene, Minerva & Osiris.
Blue Moon See Blue Moon Page.	Folklore: The Blue Moon is considered the 'goal moon', at this time it is customary to set specific goals for yourself and to review your accomplishments and failures since the last Blue Moon. This moon is also called the Hunters Moon and the Moon Of The Dead. Herbs: Ginger, Hops, Wormwood, Hyssop, Patchouli, Mugwort, Nutmeg & Star Anise. Colours: Black, White & Purple. Flowers: White Lillies, White Chrysanthemum or any seasonal white flowers. Perfumes: Rosemary, Dragons Blood, Lilac, Pine & Wisteria. Crystals: Obsidian, Onyx & Apache Tear. Trees: Elder. Animals: Bat. Birds: Falcon. Deities: Cybele, Circe, Hel, Nephthys, Cerridwen, Horned God, Caillech, Frejya & Holda.