06/01/2026
Once in a Blue Moon... literally.
I couldn't resist staying up to capture the magic of the rare celestial event: the Full Blue Moon of May 2026.
Because May kicked off with the Full Flower Moon back on the 1st, then May 31st gave us a spectacular second full moon in a single calendar month—making it a true calendar "Blue Moon." To make things even more fascinating, this one was also a Micromoon, reaching its peak illumination just as it hit apogee (the point in its orbit farthest from Earth). It might have appeared a tiny bit smaller and dimmer to the naked eye, but through the lens, its crisp, quiet energy was absolutely mesmerizing.
Beyond the modern "Blue Moon" label, May's moon cycles carry incredibly rich history and alternative names rooted in the natural world:
The Flower Moon / Month of Flowers (Algonquin & Dakota) – Honoring the abundant spring blooms bursting to life.
The Frog Moon (Cree) – Named for the loud, rhythmic chorus of spring peeper frogs welcoming the warmer nights.
The Milk Moon (Old English/Celtic) – Marking the medieval time when cows returned to rich summer pastures to nourish their calves.
The Moon of the Shedding Ponies (Oglala) – A beautiful nod to the seasonal shifts in livestock and wildlife.
Spiritually, a Blue Moon acts as an energetic "checkpoint" or a cosmic pause button. While a regular full moon is a time for celebration and manifestation, a rare Blue Moon is widely viewed as a powerful phase for deep emotional release, clearing out stagnant energy, and closing old chapters. It’s the universe giving us a gentle nudge to sit still, break old patterns, and shed the heavy "stuff" we've been carrying before stepping into the heat of summer.
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