Last Sunday evening was the "Full Snow Moonrise."
Named because of the abundance of snow in February, some North American tribes named it the Hungry Moon due to the scarce food sources and hard hunting conditions during mid-winter, while others named it Bear Moon, referring to bear cubs being born this time of year. Celtic and Old English names for the February Full Moon are Storm Moon and Ice Moon.
Regardless what you call it, the moonrise was beautiful!
For some time now, I have considered joining a local dancing witches group....the Rose City Witches. I've followed them for while on social media and have enjoyed seeing their free spirits and joy in performing the "Witch's Dance," which typically refers to the viral Wolfshäger Hexenbrut performance, a specific choreographed broom dance that originated in Germany.
I've attended a couple of their meetings/dinners, and was delighted to see that they planned to hold a "Full Moonrise" dance at the CJ Brown reservoir. Coincidentally, this is the location that David and I love the photograph the full moonrise each month as it's particularly beautiful rising and reflecting over the reservoir.
The Rose City Witches danced and celebrated as the moon rose. It was mystical, magical, liberating, and an overall mesmerizing experience!
Watching the full moon rise will never be the same. Thank you Rose City Witches!
Here's some of my favorite pics and videos from the evening....
