The Spiritual Meaning of the June Strawberry Moon
Updated 2024.09.13
On June 21st at 9:08 pm ET, we celebrate the first full moon of the summer.
This full moon is in Capricorn. Capricorn gets two full moons back to back this year, as July’s full moon is also in Capricorn.
This full moon is called the Strawberry Full Moon, as this is the time of year when strawberries reach their bright pink red color. The name of this moon has nothing to do with the color it will be in the sky.
It’s berry harvesting time, so this full moon is often seen as bringing abundance for many. Honey Moon, another name for June’s full moon, also references the abundance this time of year.
The June full moon is dually named a Lover’s Moon in both Pagan lore and in modern day India, where this full moon is celebrated with Vat Purnima, a ceremony where married women show love for their husbands.
This year, the full moon aligns with the summer solstice on Thursday June 20th at 4:51pm, making this full moon a rarer event, since this alignment only happens once every 20 years or so.
To connect with this full moon, below are 4 spiritual meanings of the Strawberry Moon:
1 - Celebrate Abundance
June’s full moon marks a lush time of year. It appears during a time when fruit, flowers and vegetables are plentiful. This is a time for enjoying the fruits and sweetness of life, including anywhere you experience enoughness in life.
Notice what fruits are ripening in your life and give them the space, resources and attention to grow.
2 - Practice Pleasure
This full moon is at the start of the wedding season, marking the beginning of summer love and romance.
If you’re coupled, ask what can I do in my relationship to enhance pleasure? It could be doing something nice for your partner.
If you’re single, ask, what are a few simple ways I can give my body the experience of enjoyment? It may be to simply smell the flowers.
3 - Stay Grounded and Focused On Goals
Capricorn is all about ambition, hard work and discipline. These qualities can be helpful for focusing your energy on important personal or career aspirations.
Think about practical actions you can take towards your goals, and take a responsible, mature approach to achieving your dreams. This may be a time to face difficult goals that have been avoided.
4 - Cultivate Stability and Balance
Capricorn reminds us of the importance of finding stability rooted in authenticity, to build a strong foundation that can weather any storm. When you seek stability, you become more resilient and able to handle anything life throws your way with grace.
Honor your commitments, establish firm boundaries and you can manage the complexities of any situation put on your plate.
All in all, June’s Strawberry Moon is an invitation to celebrate abundance and practice pleasure, while staying focused on your goals and being diligent about building a strong foundation to improve your resilience and ability to weather life’s storms.
Take some time to smell the roses and enjoy a few berries while keeping your head down and working hard towards your dreams.
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