Strawberry full moon 2024: do’s and don’ts of the full moon
21 June 2024 20:27
on 22 June 2024, the full moon will rise in the constellation Capricornus. In addition, the full moon on this day will be at its closest distance to the Earth in the last few years.
This year’s June full moon will be an extraordinary one, as it will occur just one day after the summer solstice, on the night of 21-22 June. Read about the origin of such an unusual name and the do’s and don’ts of the full moon in this article.
Why is the full moon in June called the Strawberry Full Moon?
The first full moon of the summer, also known as the Strawberry Full Moon, got its name from the ancient Native Americans. They associated this period with the strawberry harvest season, which reflects the time of the calendar month when this berry reaches its peak of ripeness.
Interestingly, different cultures around the world have different names for the full moon in June. For example, the Chinese call it the “Lotus Moon”, the Celts the “Horse Moon”, the Wiccans the “Double Moon”, and the Cherokees the “Green Corn Moon”. Each of these names reflects the peculiarities of cultural traditions and seasonal phenomena typical of the respective regions.
In contrast, in the southern hemisphere of the Earth, this time of year is a cold season. There, the full moon is called the Oak Moon, the Cold Moon, or the Long Night Moon.
What is the peculiarity of the Strawberry Full Moon on 22 June and what is the moon illusion?
The Strawberry Full Moon in June 2024 will take place on 22 June at 04:08 Kyiv time (01:08 GMT). This year, it will almost completely coincide with the solstice, which is when the Sun is at its highest point in the sky. Instead, the full moon will be the lowest in recent years. For about a day before and after this date, the Moon will appear full from Earth.
During this period, the Moon will be extremely low above the horizon, creating the illusion of its unusually large size, known as the “moon illusion”. This phenomenon is only an optical illusion, as our brain will perceive the Moon as larger due to its proximity to the horizon and the presence of familiar objects in the foreground.
In order to detect this illusion, you can use a funny way: look at the Moon by bending over and looking at it between your legs. In such a position, our brain will not be able to recognise the surrounding objects as familiar, which is why this illusion disappears.
You will be able to observe the big full Moon for only a few hours. Due to the thick air, it will acquire a yellow or orange hue, resembling an orange Sun. Thus, an interesting paradox awaits us during this full moon, as the brightest night of the month will appear darker due to the low position of the Moon in the sky.
What can you do during the full moon?
The strawberry full moon, according to astrologers, symbolises love, purity and prosperity. They believe that the June Moon also represents the desire for success, career, and fame. Astrologically speaking, the full moon will occur in the sign of Capricorn, which is known for its leadership and recognition. This means that the first summer full moon will be especially important for those who are looking to grow professionally and achieve their goals. The moon’s energy will help you resolve important issues and realise your plans, and the results will be visible in a few days.
During the full moon, astrologers recommend
- to complete projects. It is worth using this time to finish everything you started earlier and summarise the results;
- fulfil old promises and pay off debts. This is a good time to fulfil obligations and close debts;
- engage in creativity and meditation. The Full Moon is conducive to creative activities and spiritual practices such as meditation;
- make peace with people with whom you are at odds. This is a good time to reconcile and restore harmonious relationships.
During the full moon, you should spend your time as quietly as possible, avoid excessive physical activity and watch your diet. During this period, emotions can be at their peak, which is why it is especially important to try to remain calm and not succumb to provocations.
So, the strawberry full moon is a very favourable time to finish old things and start new ones, as well as for personal and professional development.
What shouldn’t you do on a full moon?
During the strawberry full moon, astrologers recommend avoiding certain actions to minimise the negative effects of this astronomical phenomenon and help maintain harmony and well-being. Thus, on this day, you should follow the following tips:
- avoid conflicts. During the full moon, you shouldn’t settle relationships, engage in conflicts or disputes. Emotions can be at their peak during this period, which can lead to unpredictable and undesirable results;
- do not discuss others. Gossiping, discussing other people, slander and deception can intensify negative emotions and create additional problems;
- do not make important decisions. It is better to postpone important and fateful decisions, as the influence of the Full Moon can distort objectivity and clarity of thinking;
- avoid overwork. On this day, you should not take on excessive work or work overtime, as this is likely to lead to severe fatigue or even exhaustion;
- do not enter into large financial transactions. Investments and any other financial transactions made during this period may be risky and lead to losses. You should avoid any financial risks during this period;
- do not take or give loans. All matters that are in some way related to debts should also be postponed, as there is a risk of losses;
- avoid any medical procedures on this day. The Full Moon can exacerbate chronic diseases, worsen blood clotting and reduce the ability of tissues to regenerate, which can lead to certain health complications.
- refrain from any work in the garden or in the garden. The day of the full moon is also considered unfavourable for such work, so it is also better to postpone it to another day.
Thus, the full moon in June this year will have its own peculiarities. However, by following the above recommendations, you can reduce the negative impact of the full moon and maintain inner peace and balance.
