The Strawberry Moon is the name given to June’s full moon, and it typically appears in the sky during mid to late June. Despite its sweet name, the moon doesn’t actually turn pink or red—though under the right conditions, it can appear golden or slightly amber when low on the horizon.
Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?
The name comes from the Algonquin, Ojibwe, and other Indigenous peoples of North America. They named it after the seasonal ripening of wild strawberries, which were ready to harvest around this time. European settlers adopted and passed down the name through the centuries.
Metaphysical Meaning of the Strawberry Moon
The Strawberry Moon brings an energy of ripening, fulfillment, and emotional clarity. Just as strawberries reach their peak sweetness, this full moon invites us to recognize what's blooming in our lives and gently release what no longer serves our growth.
It’s also a deeply heart-centered moon—connected to love, self-worth, compassion, and emotional healing. It encourages us to:
- Reflect on personal relationships
- Tune into self-love and care
- Express gratitude for the beauty and sweetness in life
- Release emotional baggage with grace and intention
Crystals for the Strawberry Moon
These stones amplify the moon’s energy and help support emotional clarity, love, and spiritual growth:
- Strawberry Quartz – Enhances self-love, joy, and emotional balance; perfect for aligning with the moon’s heart-healing energy.
- Rose Quartz – Opens the heart chakra, encourages compassion, and helps you release emotional wounds.
- Moonstone – Strengthens intuition, emotional insight, and feminine energy; ideal for full moon rituals.
- Rhodonite – Supports emotional healing and helps transform pain into empowerment.
- Clear Quartz – Acts as an energy amplifier and clarity booster—excellent for manifesting during the full moon.
Incense for Strawberry Moon Rituals
Set the mood for your moon work with calming and heart-opening scents:
- Frankincense – For purification and raising spiritual vibration
- Rose – To connect with love, beauty, and the Divine Feminine
- Lavender – For peace, emotional healing, and sleep rituals
- Sandalwood – For grounding and deepening meditation
- Jasmine – For sensuality, spiritual connection, and inner joy
Suggested Ritual: Strawberry Moon Releasing Ceremony
- Cleanse your space with incense or sage.
- Light a candle and hold a crystal (Rose Quartz or Moonstone).
- Write down what you're ready to release: fear, old pain, limiting beliefs.
- Read it aloud and say, “I release this with love. I make space for joy, love, and clarity.”
- Burn or bury the paper (safely) to symbolize letting go.
- End with gratitude and a moment of stillness under the moonlight.
The Strawberry Moon is your invitation to slow down, reconnect to the sweetness of life, and honor the emotional and spiritual growth you’ve cultivated.