Grey Matters
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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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