Grab your punnets because a Strawberry Moon is rising in Australia tonight and it’s the highest full moon in Australia in 20 years.
What on earth does that mean? What sort of mystical mayhem can we expect? And what even is a Strawberry Moon, I hear you ask?
I’ve answered all your questions about the Strawberry Moon and what Aussie moon watchers can expect from the sweet, fruity phenomenon.
Strawberry Moon Australia 2025
Me during the Strawberry Moon. (Credit: Practical Magic)
What is the Strawberry Moon aka the June Full Moon?
Don’t get excited by the name, the moon will not be red or even a dusky pink. The name is not indicative of the moon’s appearance, but rather the history of punters observing its presence.
According to NASA, back in the 1930s, the Maine Farmer’s Almanac published “Indian” names for full moons based on what was happening. For example, the June moon is called the Strawberry Moon as it falls during strawbie harvesting season in the north-eastern United States.
How can you see the Strawberry Moon in Australia?
The moon will be big, bright, and beautiful here in Australia, providing there isn’t too much fog or bad weather obscuring your view.
You shouldn’t need any equipment to see the moon — it should be pretty visible to us (AKA you can expect to see pics of it peppered all over Instagram).
To calculate the time the moon will be at its peak in your specific area, check out the Time and Date website.
But here’s a rough guide below:
- Perth – 3.43pm
- Adelaide, Darwin – 5.13pm
- Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney – 5.43pm
When is the Strawberry Moon in Australia?
There’s been some debate about when the Strawberry Moon actually rises here in Australia.
All the reports banging around at the mo indicate June 22 as the date of the Strawberry Moon but there’s been some pushback from the real witchy ones among us who have pointed out that this lunar occurrence is based on US tradition and timing.
So one could argue that technically, in the Southern Hemisphere, the Strawberry Moon actually rises in December, and so the June Full Moon is a Cold Moon (otherwise known as the Oak Moon or Long Nights Moon).
This theory is supported by the fact that the Winter Solstice (which occurs shortly after this Full Moon) always coincides with a Cold Moon. So if you go by traditional logic, that would mean Southern Hemisphere folk will actually be greeting the Cold Moon this weekend, rather than the Strawberry Moon.
I regret to inform you the moon won’t actually be strawberry-coloured… but it’ll still be pretty! (Credit: Sailor Moon)
Regardless of which side of the coin you prescribe to, the fact of the matter is that a Full Moon is rising tonight as we gear up to the Winter Solstice (which Americans celebrate in December as it’s their Winter).
It’s kinda like how we celebrate Halloween (AKA All Hallow’s Eve) on October 31 because that’s when they celebrate it in the States, but according to spiritual logic, Halloween actually falls at the start of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
It’s enough to make your head hurt, I know. Read on to learn how you can access the energy emanating at this time, regardless of where you stand on the issue.
What does it mean in astrology?
So, in terms of how to tap into its energy for the witchy ones among us, this is a Sagittarius Full Moon, therefore the energy is expansive and adventurous.
As a full moon, it represents a time of emotional climax, realisations, and the fruits of past intentions or actions coming to light.
Sagittarius is the truth-teller sign, so expect hidden truths to come to light and revelations to be had.
The fire sign urges you to be bold, brave and stand firm in your beliefs. Think big, dream bigger, and go after what you want with gusto!
From here, you can start taking action and cutting off anything (or anyone) standing in the way of your happiness and focus on levelling up your life — whatever that means for you!
In terms of rituals, hit up your regular full moon rituals! You’ll have an extra power boost thanks to the Strawberry Moon. Focus your manifesting on expansion, levelling up and receiving everything that’s owed to you.
Can I charge crystals under the Strawberry Moon?
Absolutely, charge away.
Can I manifest?
Also fine. Nay, encouraged.
Hope that’s answered all your questions about the Strawberry Moon.
Enjoy the powerful moon energy!!!!!
Matt Galea is the Deputy Editor of PEDESTRIAN.TV, as well as our resident astrologer. His first book How To Spot The (Star) Signs is out now! You can find him on Instagram.
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