The Farmer’s Almanac tells us that the name “Pink Moon” comes from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Other names for this month’s celestial body include the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and among coastal tribes the Full Fish Moon, because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn.
According to the Wise Witches Society, this moon is known as the Hare Moon; the sacred animal was associated in Roman legends with springtime and fertility.
“Madonna Blue” by KAGAYA YAKUTA
APRIL; Growing Moon (April) Also known as: Hare Moon, Seed or Planting Moon, Planter’s Moon, Budding Trees Moon, Eastermonath (Eostre Month), Ostarmanoth, Pink Moon, Green Grass Moon
Nature Spirits: plant faeries
Herbs: basil, chives, dragon’s blood, geranium, thistle
Colors: crimson red, gold
Flowers: daisy, sweet pea
Scents: pine, bay, bergamot, patchouli
Stones: ruby, garnet, sard
Trees: pine, bay, hazel
Animals: bear, wolf
Birds: hawk, magpie
Deities: Kali, Hathor, Anahita, Ceres, Ishtar, Venus, Bast
Power Flow: energy into creating and producing; return balance to the nerves. Change, self-confidence, self-reliance, take advantage of opportunities. Work on temper and emotional flare-ups and selfishness.
Sources:
The Old Farmers’ Almanac, “The Full Pink Moon: April’s Moon Guide“.
Willow Grove, “The Witch’s Esbats“.
Wise Witches Society, “Full Moon Names and Their Meanings“.
Suggested Links:
The Fine-Arts and Bluesband & Poetry Press, “The Names of the Moons“
National Geographic, “Full Moons: What’s In A Name?“
What-Your-Sign.com, “Symbolic Native American Full Moon Names“.
Journeying to the Goddess 
I think Pink Moon is the most relevant name here, all of the flowering trees are in full bloom, many of which are either white or pink. It’s a very pretty time of year 🙂
I agree Lady Imbrium, very pretty indeed!
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April’s Full Moon is a few days away on the 25th this year. Interestingly enough, we will also be experiencing an eclipse as well. Here are a few interesting links to check out concerning the Full Moon and the lunar eclipse in Scorpio: http://www.aeprilsastrology.com/2013/04/scorpio-lunar-eclipse-shadows-and-truth.html and http://celestialspace.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/full-moonlunar-eclipse-in-scorpio-april-25th-2013/ . I haven’t seen anything come out from Moon Circles yet, but when I do, I’ll update this entry. Full Moon blessings and good luck!
I love that this is called the Pink Moon for the phlox is everywhere here – growing out in the wild over rocks and in the fields!!
It must be a sight to behold! ❤
Yes a Pink moon an Hare moon, etc Love all the names for it. I love my full moons as well. And the pics are stunning. As is the moon at the moment, i can see it outside the window and can certainly feel the energy the last fews days from it.