NEW MOON - MARCH 28, 2017

On this day the Moon will be in a New Moon phase. During this phase the Moon is to close to the sun in the sky to be visible. The moon rises and sets with the sun and is not present in the night sky. Because of this the night sky is darker and an excellent time to view other celestial objects. Like the Full Moon, a New Moon happens at a very specific time when the sun and moon have the same ecliptic longitude and it can be measured down to the second it occurs.

WORM MOON - FULL MOON MARCH 2017

from March 4 through the 6th at nightfall, above Orion.

MARCH FULL MOON NAMES

March’s Full Moon is traditionally called the Full Worm Moon by the Native Americans who used the Moons to track the seasons; Colonial Americans also used these names, especially those of the local Algonquin tribes who lived between New England and Lake Superior.

At the time of this spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of robins. In some regions, this is also known as theSap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.

BEST DAYS IN MARCH 2017

Below are the best days for activities based on the Moon’s sign and phase in March.

For Planting:

• Aboveground crops: 6, 7
• Belowground crops: 15-17, 25

For Setting Eggs:

• 12-14

For Fishing:

• 1-12, 27-31

http://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-march

FIRST QUARTER MOON - MARCH 5, 2017

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The Moon today is in a First Quarter phase. This phase occurs roughly 7 days after the New Moon when the earth is one quarter of the way through it’s orbit around the earth. Exactly half the moon will be illuminated and half dark. On the day of the First Quarter phase the moon is high overhead at sunset and is visible until mid-night when it sets in the west. The First Quarter phase is a one day event and in the following days enters a Waxing Gibbous phase becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon. http://www.moongiant.com/phase/today/


FIRST QUARTER MOON ("half moon"): Challenges, decisions, action.
Taking direct action and managing energy. Building, growth. 
During the First Quarter Moon, we are met with challenges and obstacles that we have not prepared for.

planting roots, growing and moving forward. This symbolizes a period of strength, determination, concentration, decision-making or re-evaluation, and commitment to action. 

During this time, remember to keep soldiering forward, despite any fears, emotions or doubts that might get in your way. Turn around any emotional energy into creative passion so that you can get things done and finish goals.