The Last Full Moon of Spring - The Strawberry Moon
Just one more week until the return of Summer, and one final full moon of Spring. But what does the Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius have to offer?
The Strawberry Moon
As the last full moon of Spring, the Strawberry moon brings an evocative image of the ripeness of Summer, just around the corner! Illuminating our skies on June 11th, the Strawberry Moon is the last full moon before the Summer Solstice (on June 20th) and is named after the abundance of strawberries that are at their peak in early June. While the moon may not appear like a plump strawberry brightening up the sky, it is known to take on a slightly red hue due to atmospheric scattering of light when close to the horizon. This moon is romance personified, and well worth the early morning viewing.
A Sagittarius Moon
With the fiery energy of Sagittarius, the Strawberry Moon is encouraging you to look at the world from a new perspective. Expand your horizons beyond what you’ve found comfortable and look at what the world has to offer. You may feel a strong urge to travel, broaden your knowledge and learn more about the world around you. Let go of limiting beliefs and seek truth and insight in all things.
Encouraging Growth
With themes of transformation and growth, the Strawberry Moon encourages you to pursue personal development and a deeper understanding of yourself. Spiritually, the Strawberry Moon marks a time of fruition and fulfilment as the goals you previously set begin to come to an end and you start to enjoy the fruits of your labour. It is also a time for change and transition as the shift in season symbolises personal growth and transformation. It is a great moment to reflect upon the goals you have set and write new intentions for the summer months ahead.
Love and Passion
June is considered a fertile time of year both spiritually and in nature. Plants begin to bloom, pollination is active, and fruits begin to ripen (much like the strawberry). With the push towards warmer and longer days, the glowing warmth of the Strawberry Moon is associated with passion, inviting romance, connection, and emotional openness. Illuminating feelings of desire and togetherness, the Strawberry Moon encourages you to deepen your connection to loved ones, yourself or start a new romance. You should feel encouraged to embrace these feelings with vulnerability and open communication. Let go of old wounds, have meaningful conversations, and celebrate the love you share with your partner.
Celebrate Blessings
As with all full moon’s this is the perfect opportunity for you to reflect on your life purpose. Spend some time meditating on this topic and begin to journal the thoughts you collect.
Under the warmth of the summer sun, you should feel inspired to spend more time outside in nature, showing gratitude to the Earth and nurturing the connections that ground you. The energy of this season is reminding you to embrace the beauty in the present moment and honour the natural cycles of growth and abundance.
Celebrate your blessings through mindful journaling and intention setting.
Crystals for the Strawberry Moon
Whether you use your crystals in a moon altar, meditation, or simply use this time to recharge them under the potent energy of the full moon, the Strawberry Moon is a powerful time to reconnect with their energies. Here are my top three picks to use during this next lunar phase:
Rose Quartz – the master of unconditional love and emotional healing, Rose Quartz is the perfect choice to have during the passionate and romantic Strawberry Moon. She is full of the gentle, loving energy of the Divine Feminine and will help you enhance self-love and harmony.
Strawberry Quartz – This joyful stone is connected to the Strawberry Moon by more than just her name, as they also share a similar frequency. The Strawberry Quartz will help you connect to your heart's desire, assist in emotional healing and release emotional baggage.
Moonstone – The beautiful Divine Feminine energy of the Strawberry Moon will be amplified with the Moonstone. She will help guide your intuition and keep you emotionally balanced. Moonstone has a deep connection to the lunar phases and will enhance your connection to the moon’s cycle, while supporting your emotional clarity and inner wisdom.