Welcome toJune 2023, stargazers and lunar watchers, its finally summer.
Even better, were ringing in the summer with another beautiful full moon.
More specifically, aStrawberry Moonin the Fire sign symbolized by everyones favorite archer,Sagittarius.
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But what, exactly, does a Sagittarius full moon bring?
And why do some people refer to Junes full moon as a Strawberry Moon, anyway?
When is the June 2023 full moon?
The first full moon of the summer arrives onSaturday, June 3, 2023.
Set a reminder for yourself to look toward the sky around11:42 p.m. EST, when it reachespeak illumination.
Not sure what that means, exactly?
Why is it called a Strawberry Moon?
The name Strawberry Moon originated from several Native American tribes including the Algonquin, Lakota, and Ojibwe.
As outlined by the trustyFarmers Almanac, this moniker came about because June was typically when strawberry plants bloomed.
Short, simple, and literally sweet!
And a far cry from, say, the Blood Wolf Super Moon of lunar cycles past.
Because Sagittarius expands horizons, I found another term I hadnt yet heard.
(For the Northern Hemisphere, it is a winter constellation.)
What is the astrological meaning of a full moon?
Full moons are times of culmination, release, endings, realizations,andheightened celestial energy.
However, take a stab at think of it as cosmic preparation and celestial energy work (a.k.a.
(More on that in a moment.)
The full moons ruler, Jupiter, being in Taurus adds a sensual quality and a groundedness.
What is the meaning of a Sagittarius full moon, astrologically?
All that said, lets be real: A Sag full moon on a Saturday night?
There are few better times to party.
Get outside this weekend so you could revel, dance, sing, and enjoy life.
This is magic personified.
The full moon is ruled by Jupiter, but what does that mean?
Being a Sagittarius full moon, the moon is ruled by Jupiter.
Plus, withSaturn in Pisces, this is a great time for learning boundaries.
