Strawberry Moon: June Full Moon Magic
BY NICOLE LAU
The Strawberry Moon: June's Full Moon
The Strawberry Moon is June's full moon, named for the strawberry harvesting season that occurs during this month in North America. Rising at the beginning of summer when the days are longest and nature is at peak abundance, this moon carries the energy of sweetness, gratitude, abundance, harvest, and celebration. The Strawberry Moon appears when the earth offers its first fruits, when summer begins, and when we taste the sweetness of life's blessings. It's a moon of appreciation, gathering, and savoring abundance.
This full moon illuminates the threshold of summer—strawberries ripening, gardens overflowing, days at their longest, warmth settling in, and nature offering its sweet gifts. June is the month when spring's growth becomes summer's abundance, when we begin to harvest what we've planted and tended. The Strawberry Moon invites us to appreciate sweetness, to gather our blessings, to express gratitude for abundance, and to celebrate life's gifts. Like strawberries that offer their sweetness freely, this moon reminds us to savor the good and share our abundance.
Why "Strawberry Moon"? The Name and Origins
Traditional Names
Strawberry Moon (most common): Named for strawberry harvest time, Reflects early summer abundance, Symbolizes sweetness and gratitude
Other traditional names: Rose Moon (roses blooming), Hot Moon (summer heat), Mead Moon (honey harvest for mead), Honey Moon (traditional wedding month)
The Symbolism of Strawberries
Strawberries represent powerful spiritual themes: Sweetness and pleasure, First fruits and early harvest, Gratitude and appreciation, Love and romance (heart-shaped), Abundance and generosity, Sharing and community, Temporary delight (short season), Simple joys
Strawberry Moon Themes and Energy
Core Themes
Sweetness and Pleasure: Savoring life's sweetness, Enjoying simple pleasures, Appreciating good things, Finding joy in small moments, Tasting abundance, Delighting in blessings
Gratitude and Appreciation: Giving thanks for abundance, Acknowledging blessings, Expressing appreciation, Counting gifts, Grateful heart, Recognizing sweetness
Abundance and Harvest: Early harvest beginning, Gathering first fruits, Abundance manifesting, Reaping what's sown, Nature's generosity, Overflowing blessings
Love and Romance: Heart-shaped fruit symbolism, Honeymoon energy, Romantic sweetness, Love in bloom, Passion and desire, Sharing sweetness
Celebration and Sharing: Celebrating abundance, Sharing blessings, Community gathering, Feast and fellowship, Generous giving, Collective joy
Strawberry Moon Rituals and Practices
1. Sweetness and Gratitude Ritual
Purpose: Appreciate life's sweetness and express gratitude
What you'll need: Fresh strawberries, Red or pink candle, Rose quartz or carnelian, Journal and pen, Honey (optional)
The ritual: Light candle under Strawberry Moon. Arrange strawberries on altar. Hold crystal. Eat one strawberry very slowly, savoring every bit. Notice the sweetness. Say: "Strawberry Moon of sweetness bright, I taste life's blessings with delight. For all the good that comes my way, I give my thanks this sacred day." Journal about life's sweetness. List everything sweet in your life. Eat strawberries with gratitude.
2. Abundance and First Harvest Celebration
Purpose: Celebrate early harvest and abundance
What you'll need: Strawberries and other seasonal fruits, Green and red candles, Citrine or green aventurine, Basket
The ritual: Light green candle (abundance). Light red candle (harvest). Arrange fruits in basket. Hold crystal. Say: "Strawberry Moon of harvest sweet, abundance flows to me complete. First fruits gathered, blessings here, I celebrate with grateful cheer." Share fruits with others. Give thanks for abundance. Keep crystal on altar.
3. Love and Romance Spell
Purpose: Attract or deepen love
What you'll need: Strawberries, Rose quartz, Pink candle, Honey, Rose petals
The ritual: Light pink candle under Strawberry Moon. Arrange strawberries (heart-shaped fruit) with rose petals. Hold rose quartz. Visualize love. Say: "Strawberry Moon of love so sweet, I draw my perfect love to meet. Like strawberries shaped as hearts, love flows to me, never parts." Drizzle honey on strawberries. Eat with intention. Carry rose quartz. Share strawberries with love.
4. Sharing and Community Ritual
Purpose: Share abundance and build community
What you'll need: Strawberries to share, Basket, Friends or community (or intention to share)
The ritual: Gather strawberries under Strawberry Moon. Bless them: "These strawberries carry sweetness and love. I share my abundance freely." Give strawberries to neighbors, friends, community. Notice how sharing multiplies joy. Feel connection. Abundance grows when shared.
Strawberry Moon Correspondences
At a Glance
Timing: June full moon (usually mid-to-late June)
Themes: Sweetness, gratitude, abundance, love, celebration
Colors: Red, pink, green, gold, summer colors
Symbols: Strawberries, hearts, baskets, summer fruits, honey
Crystals: Carnelian, rose quartz, strawberry quartz, citrine, ruby
Herbs: Strawberry leaf, rose, honeysuckle, lavender, summer herbs
Deities: Venus, Aphrodite, Freya, Hathor, love and abundance goddesses
Element: Earth (harvest), Fire (summer heat)
Activities: Strawberry picking, gratitude practice, love magic, sharing abundance
Strawberry Moon Magic and Spells
Gratitude Spell
Amplify gratitude: Write blessings on paper. Place strawberry on top. Charge under Strawberry Moon. Eat strawberry with thanks. Burn paper. Feel gratitude multiply.
Sweetness Spell
Bring sweetness to life: Charge carnelian under Strawberry Moon. Carry daily. Each time you touch it, affirm: "Life is sweet. Blessings flow." Notice sweetness increasing.
Abundance Spell
Multiply abundance: Place strawberries in bowl with coins. Charge under Strawberry Moon. Say: "Like strawberries multiply, so does my abundance." Eat strawberries. Keep coins on altar.
Working with Strawberry Energy
Strawberries as Teachers
Lessons from strawberries: Sweetness is natural (life offers good things), First fruits are precious (appreciate early blessings), Sharing multiplies joy (generosity creates abundance), Heart-shaped gifts (love is everywhere), Short season teaches presence (savor now), Low-growing humility (sweetness doesn't need height)
Strawberry Magic Practices
Strawberry offerings: Offer to love deities, Leave for fairies, Share with community, Give to earth, Place on altar
Strawberry divination: Cut strawberry, Notice shape and seeds, Read patterns, Ask questions, Trust insights
Strawberry meditation: Hold strawberry, Notice its perfection, Smell its sweetness, Taste mindfully, Become the sweetness
Practical Strawberry Moon Activities
For Solitary Practitioners
Pick or buy strawberries, Gratitude journaling, Sweetness appreciation, Love spell, Create strawberry altar, Charge rose quartz, Savor simple pleasures
For Groups
Strawberry picking together, Collective gratitude circle, Share abundance, Make strawberry offerings, Celebrate sweetness, Potluck with strawberries
For Beginners
Eat strawberries mindfully, Write three things you're grateful for, Notice life's sweetness, Share something sweet, Appreciate abundance, Set loving intention
Strawberry Moon Journaling Prompts
What sweetness am I experiencing? What am I grateful for? What abundance do I have? How can I share my blessings? What brings me simple joy? What love am I receiving? How can I savor life more? What first fruits am I harvesting?
Final Thoughts: Savor the Sweetness
The Strawberry Moon rises at summer's beginning, inviting us to taste life's sweetness, to gather our blessings with gratitude, and to share our abundance with generous hearts. Like strawberries that offer their sweetness freely and abundantly, we too can appreciate the good, savor simple pleasures, and share what we have. Summer is here. Sweetness is real. Abundance is present.
When you see the Strawberry Moon, remember: life offers sweetness, gratitude multiplies blessings, abundance is meant to be shared, and savoring the moment is sacred. Taste the sweetness. Count your blessings. Share your abundance. Celebrate life. The Strawberry Moon blesses those who appreciate and share.
Blessed Strawberry Moon. May you taste sweetness and overflow with gratitude. 🍓🌕✨
