If you\u2019ve read this blog over the years, you know that I\u2019ve often written about the moon. There\u2019s at least a couple of reasons for that \u2014 one of my brothers-in-law absolutely believes that the moon influences every aspect of one\u2019s life. So I think that made me a little more aware of the moon, but I\u2019ve always been somewhat fascinated by it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyhow, in a couple of days this month\u2019s full moon will appear. I\u2019m sure you already know that each month\u2019s full moon has a \u201cname.\u201d Most likely, more than one \u2014 depending on your ancestral roots or where you live, or what your parents told you, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The traditional name for the full moon in June is the Strawberry Moon. I know that lately, almost every full moon get some amount of press for being \u201cspecial\u201d for some reason or other. But the upcoming fully moon on June 11, 2025 really is kind of unique.
It\u2019ll be the lowest full moon of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere.) The moon will rise, and stay, very low in the sky, making its lowest arc for the year. This happens because the full moon in June is opposite the sun, and the sun is at its highest point, so the moon, being opposite, is at its lowest point. The result will be that the moon will appear to hover low over the horizon all night and will create low moon shadows. It will also have a golden color. Because the moon stays low in the sky, it will appear larger than usual \u2014 that\u2019s call a moon illusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I said, the June moon is called the Strawberry Moon \u2014 the name comes from Native American tribes, particularly the Algonquin. They used it as a mark in time for harvesting strawberries.
In some places this month\u2019s moon is called the Rose Moon and sometimes the Honey Moon \u2014 that name possibly comes from it being connected to June weddings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So the upcoming moon is special because it\u2019s a low-hanging, golden colored Strawberry Moon.\u00a0
But I think the moon is always special\u2026. even when it\u2019s unseen, we trust it\u2019s still there \u2014 just like hope in difficult times.
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If you\u2019ve read this blog over the years, you know that I\u2019ve often written about the moon. There\u2019s at least a couple of reasons for that \u2014 one of my brothers-in-law absolutely believes that the moon influences every aspect of … Continue reading