Hare Moon...

Dancing with the Hare Moon
"I trust in the fertile potential within me. I plant the seeds of my dreams with love and care, allowing them to blossom in their own time. I honour the cycles of nature and my own path of emergence, abundance, and creative flow.”

As the Equinox portal begins to subside we find ourselves opening into the season of fertility, awakening, and wild magic. As the winds of the East blow, spring is gathering strength and the earth begins to stir in earnest, we enter the season of the Hare Moon, a time alive with potential, playfulness, and fertile energy. The Hare Moon, the third lunar cycle in the Celtic calendar, invites us to leap forward, tend to the seeds of our dreams, and awaken to the deep magic that lives within and all around us. Just as the hare leaps forward with grace and instinct, we too are encouraged to step into the unknown, trusting in the seeds we’ve planted and the fertile potential of life’s unfolding.
This moon carries the essence of emergence. It echoes the wild, instinctual rhythms of the hare, creatures both mysterious and revered in Celtic lore. Just as the land grows fertile, ripe with possibility, we too are called to nurture the life that stirs within our hearts, our bodies, and our creative spirits.

Hares were sacred animals in ancient Celtic culture and were often seen as messengers of the Otherworld and were thought to be shapeshifters, seeing a hare was considered a sign of magic or mystery. The Hare a creature of magic and liminality were believed to carry the spirits of the dead, they are seen as beings that could move between worlds, messengers of the Otherworld, and companions to goddesses of fertility, sovereignty, and rebirth. Unlike rabbits, who burrow underground, hares often remain above ground, connected to both earth and sky.
The hare’s swift, unpredictable leaps remind us to embrace spontaneity and trust the unknown. To follow the hare’s path is to welcome both the wildness of life and the sacred cycles that guide it: birth, death, and rebirth. In many Celtic communities, it was forbidden to hunt or harm a hare, as they were believed to be under the protection of the goddess. Seeing a hare during the full moon was thought to bring good fortune, fertility, and blessings from the Otherworld.

During this lunar cycle, we are offered a powerful opportunity to connect with the deeper rhythms of nature and align with the creative energy that pulses through the season.

The Hare Moon is a time of rising energy, new beginnings, and fertile abundance. As the land awakens and blossoms, we too are encouraged to grow, explore, and nurture our creative and emotional well-being.

Key themes of this moon include:
Fertility and Creativity: This is a season of planting, whether in the garden or in the fertile soil of your own dreams and desires. What seeds do you wish to sow? What projects, relationships, or visions are ready to take root in your life?
Emergence and Awakening: Just as the hare emerges into the open fields after the long winter, we are invited to step forward into the light, embrace our authentic selves, and awaken to the fullness of life’s possibilities.
Playfulness and Curiosity: The hare’s energy is playful, curious, and full of vitality. This moon reminds us to find joy in the process of becoming, to dance with life’s unpredictability, explore new paths, and trust the unfolding of our journey.
Lunar Magic and Intuition: The hare’s nocturnal nature ties it to lunar magic and intuition. During this month, intuition may feel heightened, guiding you to trust your inner knowing as the season of light and growth continues.

Rituals and Practices for the Hare Moon
Engaging in rituals that honour the energy of the Hare Moon can help us deepen our connection to its themes and awaken the fertile, creative energy within.
Here are some simple yet powerful practices to explore during this lunar month:

• Create a Vision for the Season; Since the Hare Moon aligns with the East and the energy of vision, this is a powerful time to create a vision board, journal about your dreams, or set intentions for the coming months. Imagine yourself leaping forward like the hare, trusting in the path ahead.
• Plant Seeds (Literally or Symbolically); This is the perfect time to plant seeds in your garden or on your windowsill, connecting with the earth’s cycles of growth and renewal. As you plant each seed, set an intention for what you wish to cultivate in your life, whether it’s greater self-compassion, a creative project, or a sense of joy and playfulness.
• Dance with the Moon; The Hare Moon invites us to move our bodies and embrace the vitality of spring. Try dancing under the full moon, letting your body move freely and intuitively. Allow yourself to release any stagnant energy and welcome the rising, fertile energy of the season.
• Connect with the Hare’s Energy; Spend time in nature, especially at twilight, and imagine connecting with the spirit of the hare. You might visualise yourself leaping like a hare, moving gracefully and effortlessly through the landscape. What does the hare have to teach you?
• Journaling Prompt: Tending the Inner Garden; Reflect on what seeds you wish to plant in your life this season. What dreams, ideas, or intentions are ready to take root? How can you nurture these seeds with love, patience, and care?

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Reflections for the Hare Moon.....
What new beginnings are calling to me at this time? How can I nurture the seeds I’ve planted in my life?
What areas of my life are ready for more playfulness, spontaneity, or creativity?
What emotions or old patterns need to be released so that I can fully embrace the energy of growth and possibility?
How can I stay grounded and balanced as I step into this new season of my life?
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The Magic of Fertility, Wildness, and Rebirth
The Hare Moon is a potent reminder that life is cyclical, ever-changing, and full of fertile potential. Just as the hare moves swiftly between realms, we too are capable of leaping beyond old limitations and stepping into the fertile unknown.
This moon whispers of possibility, encouraging us to trust in the magic of our own becoming. It is a time to play, to plant, and to embrace the creative, wild energy that flows through all living things.
As you move through this lunar cycle, may you find joy in the process of growing, blooming, and becoming. May you tend to the seeds of your dreams with care and courage, and may you leap forward with the spirit of the hare, trusting in the wild beauty of your path.

"I plant the seeds of my dreams with love and care. I trust in the fertile magic of life’s cycles. I embrace the wild, creative energy that flows through me, knowing that I am always growing, blooming, and becoming."

Let the Hare Moon guide you into a season of abundance, vitality, and joyful emergence. The Hare Moon invites you to embrace the wild, untamed energy of spring, leap forward with courage, and trust the fertile magic of life’s cycles. Like the hare, you are a creature of transformation, awakening to the endless possibilities that lie ahead.