The Significance Of Strawberry Moons — And What Makes This Month's So Special

A lunar eclipse happens when the sun, Earth, and moon line up in space, casting a shadow on the moon. A penumbral eclipse is one of the three types of lunar eclipses (with the others being total and partial). For a penumbral eclipse to occur, the moon must cross through the dim, outer edge of the Earth's shadow, or the penumbra. This will make the moon appear slightly darker in the night sky than usual, though most people likely won't be able to tell a difference.

June is, you guessed it, the month when strawberries are in season (in parts of the northern hemisphere at least). June's full moon is also the last full moon of spring or the first of summer in this hemisphere, and it represents the transition into a ripe new season.

It's been long known that the moon has a stronger effect on the oceans' tides the closer it is to Earth. But some say those effects are relevant to people too. That heightened energy can be harnessed, if you so wish, to maximize manifestations and close out chapters.

We're all for gathering for a moon circle, or hosting another full moon ritual of your choosing—solo or in a group. Be sure to check out the list that mindbodygreen's resident astrologers, the AstroTwins, put together of eight ways to engage with this particular full moon and the eclipse, including telling the truth, stepping out of your comfort zone, joining the conversation surrounding current injustice, and more.