Native Americans
Moved in counter- clockwise direction ..............
Rythm is hypnotic and spiritual.
WINDY MOON (March)
New year begins , prepare for planting
FLOWER MOON (April)
Time of many births, blooming of medicinal (spiritual) plants.
Rituals to ,,Long Man" (spirit of rivers)
,,Knee deep dance of the water frog"
PLANTING MOON (May)
Beginning planting: corn, beans, squash, tomatoes, yams, potatoes+sunflower.
GREEN CORN MOUNTH (June)
First green corn
Preparation for growing season festivals.
ANIGADUGI SOCIETY (volunteer group that helps poor elderly + sick) active
RIPE CORN MOON (July)
Dances+celebrations dedicated to Earth Mother
FRUIT MOON (August)
Cathering fruits, herbs+other medicinal plants
NUT MOON (September)
Festival honoring SELU (Spirit of the corn, aka. Firts Woman)
Beginning of main hunting season
HARVEST MOON (October)
Give thanks for good harvest.
TRADING MOON (November)
The main mounth. Trading between villages+with other tribes.