Grey Matters
Essays, poetry, and reflections
The Grey Street Almanac — October 2026: The Hunter's Moon and a Month for Remembering
October is the month the year stops pretending. The Hunter's Moon, Venus and Mercury turning back, rosemary for remembrance, soul cakes, and an almanac for the wild half of the year.
By Seraphina Grey|October 1, 2026
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The Moon Letter — July 2026: The Buck Moon and a Month for Tending
July asks us to notice. The Buck Moon, Mercury retrograde in Cancer, a blueberry crisp, and an almanac for a month of slow growth and quiet tending.
By Seraphina Grey|July 1, 2026
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Why Is It Called the Strawberry Moon? The Folklore Behind June's Sweetest Full Moon
June's full moon was never named for its color — it was named for the berries. The folklore, the honey moons, and the old lesson that sweetness arrives after a season of waiting.
By Seraphina Grey|June 26, 2026
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