June Full Moon | Strawberry Moon

I can't believe we are already almost half way through June! Tomorrow is the JUNE FULL MOON. It has a nice poetic ring to it doesn't it? Here we are getting into the juicy part of the summer and it is a delightful time to settle in to what it means to ENJOY the sweetness of summer. Our theme for this full moon ritual is about finding the sweetness in our lives, the good, the fun, the enjoyment. I hope you will take some time tomorrow or Wednesday to really dive into this ritual and ENJOY the beautiful full moon.

 

The Strawberry Full Moon: History & Meaning

Why It's Called the Strawberry Moon

The name Strawberry Moon originates from the Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota, and Lakota peoples. It marks the time when wild strawberries ripen and are ready to be harvested. For these communities, the lunar cycle was not just celestial—it was agricultural. This moon signified a period of abundance, sweetness, and community sharing.

In Europe, it's sometimes called the Rose Moon, symbolizing the blooming of roses and the rosy tint the moon can have during this time.

Astrological Significance: June 2025 Full Moon

The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 10, 2025, brings expansive, truth-seeking energy. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of growth, optimism, and higher learning. You may feel a deep urge to explore new philosophies, free yourself from limiting beliefs, or seek a bigger truth.

Key Themes:

• Breaking free of old limitations

• Tapping into joy, laughter, and play

• Embracing your inner seeker or wanderer

• Spiritual insight and visionary thinking

• Bringing closure to a belief or idea that no longer serves

Strawberry Moon Ritual: “Sweet Truths & Sacred Expansion”

This ritual honors sweetness, truth, and a release of burdens. You can do it outdoors under the moonlight or indoors near a window, using candles and fresh strawberries.

Materials:

• 1 candle (white, pink, or red) or if available to you a firepit!

• Fresh strawberries or strawberry tea

• A small bowl of water or a sacred cup

• Pen & journal

• Sage, palo santo, or incense

• Optional: a piece of amethyst, turquoise, or rose quartz

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🌕 Step-by-Step Ritual

1. Cleanse the Space

Light your sage or incense and sweep the smoke around your body and the space. As you do, say:

“I cleanse this space of all that is not mine. I call in clarity, sweetness, and truth.”

2. Ground and Center

Sit comfortably. Close your eyes and take deep breaths. Imagine roots growing from your body into the Earth. Feel your spine align like a bowstring pointing to the stars.

3. Set Your Intention

Speak aloud or journal:

“What truth am I ready to acknowledge?”“What old belief am I ready to release?”“Where is sweetness asking to return to my life?”

4. Candle & Water Invocation

Light the candle and place the water before it, saying:

“With this flame, I illuminate my shadows. With this water, I cleanse what no longer serves.”

Gaze into the water and breathe in your clarity.

5. Write & Release

On a piece of paper, write one belief, fear, or idea you are ready to release. Read it aloud. Then burn it safely (or tear it into pieces and submerge it in water) while saying:

“I release this with love and gratitude. I am ready to expand.”

6. Sweet Blessing

Eat a strawberry (or sip your tea), mindfully tasting its sweetness. Reflect:

“May I remember the sweetness of life. May I open to joy, truth, and wild growth.”

Close with Gratitude

Thank the moon, the Earth, and any guides or spirits you feel close to. Blow out the candle. You can leave the water overnight under the moon to create “moon water” for blessing future intentions.

Optional Add-On: Affirmations Under the Moon

Say these under the moonlight:

• “I expand with joy and truth.”

• “I trust the journey to the higher version of me.”

• “Sweetness is my birthright. I welcome it now.”

Let this Full Moon guide you into greater joy, deeper insight, and radiant expansion.

Warmly,Shelley & the Sage Soul Team