Mini Thirteen Moons Shell Earrings

W by MOUNTAIN AUTUMN 22’
For millenia, Anishinaabe have utilized phenological events coupled with traditional knowledge to keep track of time.
The "Gregorian" calendar, which is a solar calendar consisting of 12 months unlike the Anishinaabe calendar. Traditionally, the Anishinaabe followed a lunar calendar, which is 13 moons long. The timing of each dibiki-giizis (moon) corresponds to important events in the cycle of life and nature.
1.)Gichi Manidoo Giizis - Great Spirit Moon
2.)Namebini Giizis - Suckerfish Moon
3.)Onaabani Giizis - Snowcrust Moon
4.)Iskigamizige Giizis - Sugaring Moon
5.)Waabigwani Giizis - Flowering Moon
6.)Ode’imin Giizis - Strawberry Moon
7.)Aabita-Niibino Giizis - Halfway Summer Moon
8.)Miini Giizis - Blueberry Moon
9.)Manoominike Giizis - Wild Ricing Moon
10.)Waatebagaa Giizis - Bright Leaves Moon
11.)Binaakwe Giizis - Raking Leaves Moon
12.)Gashkadino Giizis - Freezing Over Moon
13.)Manidoo Giizisoons - Little Spirit Moon
MINI THIRTEEN MOONS Shell Earrings w/ Crystal drops