The Strawberry Full Moon appears tonight: Instead of rushing to make wishes, this year is better for resetting your life

Key highlights

• The annual Strawberry Moon will appear on June 29, 2026.
• The name “Strawberry Moon” comes from the strawberry harvest season of Native American peoples, not because the moon turns pink.
• This year’s Strawberry Moon falls during Mercury retrograde. Many astrologers see it as a time to reflect, reset, and heal, and many people welcome the full moon by writing down wishes, meditating, or taking a walk.

One of June’s most anticipated astronomical events each year is the Strawberry Moon. Though its name sounds romantic, it isn’t a pink moon; the name comes from what Native American peoples call June’s full moon. Since it falls during Mercury retrograde this year, it’s a better time to slow down and reset your life than to rush into making new wishes to the universe.

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What is the Strawberry Moon?

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The name Strawberry Moon comes from Native American peoples, as June is the season when wild strawberries ripen and are harvested. They named this month’s full moon the Strawberry Moon. It isn’t a pink moon, but symbolizes abundance, fulfillment, and new beginnings, and has become an important symbol of welcoming summer for many people over the years.

With Mercury retrograde, this year is better for resetting

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Beyond the full moon itself, this year’s Strawberry Moon also falls during Mercury retrograde. Rather than charging toward new goals, this is a better time to reflect on the past, sort through your emotions, mend relationships, and reset the rhythm of your life. If certain thoughts keep coming back, plans remain unfinished, or there are people or things you can’t let go of, this may be the time to revisit them.

What can you do during the full moon?

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Even those who don’t study astrology often see the full moon as an opportunity to reset.

Common full moon rituals include:

• Writing down the wishes you truly want to fulfill and describing your ideal life in affirmative statements.
• Taking a walk by the beach, in a park, or in the mountains to admire the moon and slow down.
• Meditating, taking deep breaths, or lighting a scented candle to settle your emotions.
• Taking a bath, reading, or journaling to sort through your recent thoughts.
• If you use crystals, some people also cleanse them in the light of the full moon.

When making wishes this year, rather than hoping things will “happen right away,” it’s better to focus on healing, resetting, and realigning your direction. Whether or not you believe in astrology, each year’s Strawberry Moon is a reminder to set aside some time to reset your life.

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