2023 - JUNE FULL MOON
Hi everyone!
This month's full moon arrives on Saturday, June 3rd at 11:41 p.m. EDT. It is aptly named the 'Strawberry Moon' because it marks the start of June's strawberries that are ready to be harvested. Yum!
As the full moon enters in the independent and optimistic sign of Sagittarius we will feel pulled toward a search for truth, honesty, and integrity. We may feel that our belief systems are shaken up during this time which may then lead us on a search to gain some wisdom, knowledge, and a bit of enlightenment.
This is a liberating time where we may want to embrace new beliefs that no longer confine or stagnate us. This full moon will make us dream big as we reach for the unknown in order to help us grow!
All this happens while the Sun moves through Gemini which makes us yearn for new interests or hobbies. Gemini also makes us desire to be in social environments in order to feed our curiosity. Perhaps we can stretch ourselves by thinking outside the box, or try a fun new activity to gain some knowledge? Don't be afraid to take some risks this month!
While we stretch ourselves ‘getting comfortable with being uncomfortable’ under the moon’s nurturing energy, I am sure we will recognize the push within us to be more authentic and speak from our heart, instead of just talking to feed our ego. The information we share or learn under this month's full moon can lead to profound changes.
There is powerful energy surrounding us this full moon that can create some friction, control issues, jealousy, deception, and power struggles. This happens because we are not living from our heart center, but from our head - aka ego. Remember, all full moons represent a focus on a culmination or completion of something. Emotions that surface are for us to address the issues that ignited them, or for us to gain more clarity.
Please remember to take some time to bask in this full moon's healing and empowering energy. By heading outdoors in bare feet and standing in the grass, we connect with the moon's energy as well as mother earth. This helps us live in our heart center. If you can't get outdoors, enjoy a bath while you gaze at the full moon's energy - water is a great energy conductor.
At the very least, try to ground yourself by simply wearing red socks or shoes this weekend. Try it! We are all a collective "we" and I welcome the embrace of all our combined energies.
While we nourish our souls this Saturday, we must remember to cleanse our crystals and stones, too. Rinse them, pat dry, and then place them under the moon's light, or on a windowsill, to bring back their original healing powers.
What's my favorite stone, you ask? I have a strong affinity to fluorite crystals I have a good sized beautiful polished fluorite crystal in my therapy office, and another rainbow fluorite slab in my family room window. Fluorite enhances mental clarity and also assists in clearing away negative energy. We can all use that!
Until next month...
Virginia