The “Sturgeon Moon,” a full moon in August, is named by Native American tribes for the sturgeon fish, abundant during this time in the Great Lakes. It is also called the Green Corn Moon or Grain Moon, highlighting the fish’s importance as a food source. In 2025, the full Sturgeon Moon will occur on August 9.

The sturgeon, known for its impressive longevity, symbolizes resilience and the capacity to overcome obstacles.  This moon’s name connects us to the wisdom and knowledge passed down through generations, this moon asks us to connect with our intuition and inner knowing. Things that never deceive. 

The Sturgeon Moon can be a time to reflect on our current path, see areas that need cleansing or clarity, and prepare for upcoming changes. 

We have a small backyard garden. This year in my area, we have experienced more hot temperatures than usual, in early summer.  These temperatures posed a definite struggle with the ripening of our tomatoes.  One thing that a tomato gardener knows is as you go through the season, when you see spots or other signs of possible disease on the leaves, you begin to prune and trim those to put a stop to further problems, and to allow the nutrients in the soil to focus the growth. After going through this process of trimming and pruning several times, even despite the extra normal heat, the tomatoes began to flourish.  Now we have so many – all at once! It is time now for us to preserve that, so we can take these into the winter months, after this growing season.

This August moon reminds us, what is true about the sturgeon fish.  Sturgeons are considered living fossils, having existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Despite whatever this ancient line faced, they are out here thriving. We can be reminded that despite anything, we too can light our own paths with strength, stripping away what does not serve us, or block our path from light.

This moon speaks to us that we are our own.  YOU are your own. Let this beautiful moon speak to you as you see her light the night sky.  Asking the question what serves, what aids in your growth and what does not. Drawing from ancestral wisdom as the Sturgeon in our resilience.

Peace,

Cath