The Pink Full Moon: Celtic Folklore, Foraging, and the Mindset of Rebirth
Under the light of the Pink Moon, gather what nourishes. Release what no longer aligns. And trust that, like the land, you are built for blooming.
As April’s full moon climbs the sky, we welcome what’s known as the Pink Full Moon. Not for its hue, but for the early pink flowering Phlox subulata that bloom beneath its gaze, this moon whispers of emergence, potential, and renewal.
In Celtic tradition, the moon was more than a light in the sky—it was a mirror. A sacred timekeeper and spiritual companion, guiding both the land’s cycles and our inner lives. And under the light of the Pink Moon, we’re invited to align with the same rhythms of rebirth, clearing, and conscious growth.
A Moon of Mindset Shifts and Gentle Beginnings
The Pink Moon falls between Ostara (equinox) and Beltane (May Day)—a transitional moment, suspended between preparation and action. This is the moon of awakening from the winter mind, of shaking off what no longer fits and planting the seeds of who you're becoming.
This is your permission slip to:
Start fresh, gently—even if the change is subtle or quiet.
Reflect on what you’ve outgrown and let it go with gratitude.
Step into the new season of your life with curiosity, not pressure.
In Celtic lore, this moon was called the Growing Moon, and that growth applies to both plants and people. What are you growing? Where can you water your intentions rather than chase outcomes?
Foraging as a Metaphor
In Celtic tradition, foraging wasn't just gathering—it was a conversation with the land. An act of presence, respect, and discernment. Under the Pink Moon, wild foods like nettles, wild garlic, cleavers, violets, stitchwort, primrose and garlic mustard begin to appear—small, vibrant signs that nourishment is returning.
Mindset takeaway:
What inner resources are reawakening for you?
What wisdom has been hibernating, waiting to emerge?
Instead of seeking more, the forager’s way teaches us to look around with new eyes and notice what’s already at our feet. Healing, clarity, and inspiration are often closer than we think.
The Inner Garden
The Celts believed that this moon softened the veil between worlds—not just between fae and folk but between old self and new self. In the light of this moon, you are invited to become both gardener and seed.
Here are a few gentle mindset rituals inspired by Celtic tradition:
Candle Clarity – Light a white or pink candle and ask: What part of me is ready to grow? What am I willing to release to make room for that growth?
Seed Intention – Write a goal or mindset shift on paper. Bury it with a seed or stone, letting the earth hold your intention.
Moon Journaling - Sit under the moon and write: What new version of myself is beginning to rise?
Remember: this is not a moon of rushing. It’s a moon of noticing. Trusting. Tending.
Celtic Wisdom
In old Celtic tales, the fae were guardians of the wild, appearing more often in liminal times—dawn, dusk, and yes, moonlit nights. But fae weren’t just creatures of story; they were symbols of our own intuition, mischief, and wild wisdom.
The fae within whispers: What if you let it be easier? What if play is part of your path?
Mindset, Magic, and the Moon
The Pink Moon marks a time of gentle emergence. Just as the first wildflowers bloom without needing to prove themselves, you, too, can grow with grace.
So let this moon be your reminder:
You don’t have to do it all at once.
You are allowed to begin again—quietly.
Growth is not always loud or visible. Sometimes, it's a subtle shift, a softening, a choice to believe in your own becoming.
Under the light of the Pink Moon, gather what nourishes. Release what no longer aligns. And trust that, like the land, you are built for blooming.
I’ll be setting intentions under the light of the Pink Moon and immersing myself in the energy of the sea.
How will you set your intentions for the coming weeks that align with the energy of the seasons?
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