Weyland’s Whey June 9th, 2025 Strawberry Moon Column

Strawberry Moon

It arrives, the last full moon of Spring, on June 11th. It’ll also be a micro moon, looking smaller and dimmer than normal. (Much like yours truly.) It was called “Strawberry Moon” by Algonquian tribes, among others, for the brief harvest season of–you guessed it, Pilgrim–strawberries that accompanied its appearance.  This year it shows up in Sagittarius, which rules connections personal and global.

(Old Farmer’s Almanac.)

For Your Deliberation

Remember last column’s Wey’s Predictions, where I talked (ranted) about insect population decline? Well, recently I spoke to Trish, our newest Townie and resident genius. She was already familiar with the topic and suggested I check out insect decline in Germany.

I almost wish I hadn’t. 2017 and 2019 studies suggest that flying insects declined by over 75% in 30 years within 60 protected areas (nature parks, national parks, conservation areas and World Heritage Sites). Scientists weren’t sure why, but suspected pesticide, intensive agriculture and climate change are to blame. In 2023 German scientists linked the decline directly to human activities.

Just in case you didn’t have enough to worry about, right?

(BBC, Green Tracker, earth.com, Roundtable discussions.)

“A witch’s work is mind work and it utilizes powerful metaphors, allegories and images that unlock the powers of the mind.”

–Laurie Cabot

That’s Amazin!

Did you see Denzel Clarke’s catch for the Mets? Miraculous!

Father’s Day Is Coming

“Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers and singers of songs.”

Pam Brown

Call Dad Sunday.

Bio

I’m Weyland Smith, and I write for Pagan Pages. My pastimes include Word Search puzzles, card games, chess (at which I’m horrid), scrabble (I’m pretty good at that) and I’ve recently discovered Wordle. And lately, physical therapy exercises and walking. My magical pursuits embrace communing with my familiars, dream scaping, essential oils and color magic.

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