What Is a 'Worm Moon'? Full Moon Rituals to Refresh Your Energy Ahead of Spring

After a long, dark winter, it's time to wake up and get to work ahead of the Spring Equinox on March 20.

Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas, who is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, businesses and online influencers, spoke to "Good Morning America" about the best ways to take advantage of the upcoming Worm Moon.

But first, let's break down its meaning.

When is the Worm Moon in 2023?

The Worm Moon, the final full moon of the winter season, will appear on Monday, March 6 and reach its peak on Tuesday, March 7 at 7:42 a.m. ET.

Why is it called the Worm Moon?

The Old Farmers' Almanac, which first began publishing the names for the full moons in the 1930s, states that some southern Native American tribes referred to the full Moon in March as the "Worm Moon" because earthworms were thought to appear around this time as the ground thawed from winter, according to NASA.

For similar reasons, other tribes reportedly named the moon based on signs of spring. For example, some northern Native American tribes referred to the March full moon as the "Crow Moon" because the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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