The Moon of Self Love & Romance
The Full Strawberry Moon – The Moon of Self Love & Romance, occurs on May 31st May 2026 and is the sixth full moon of 2026. It is not only a much awaited symbol of the coming summer, but this year, the Strawberry Moon is also Blue Moon.
A Blue Moon – The Science
A blue moon occurs as a result of two specific astronomical dances. As is the case with our full moon on 31st May, when a calendar month hosts two full moons; the second full moon is a blue moon. Another cosmic arrangement to create a blue moon is the occurrence of four full moons in a three month period; in this scenario, the third full moon is a blue moon. So now we have learned the science bit, let’s take a look at the significance of a blue moon.
A Blue Moon – The Magic & Spirituality
Time spent under a blue moon is time for capturing the magic of this rare celestial event. Many who work with the cycles of the moon believe this magical boost enhances the energy of the full moon and imbues our magic with something extra special.
This, then, is the perfect time to put those crystals out to charge, to make your moon water, to meditate, drum, or lie on the grass, the sand or the heather, and bathe in the light of the moon. \
Sit in your garden and chant your intentions, write your poetry and sing your songs. Light a (safe) fire or burn a favourite candle under this moon and burn your spells, letting this boost of magic sprinkle your words into the waiting ears of the Ether, the Fates, Kama and the Luna Goddess.
Let this full moon remind you that you are complete, you are whole and you are a being of stardust, energy and magic with endless capacity for sculpting the intent of your spells into the reality of your world. Use this energy to listen carefully to your inner voice and intuition, that bone deep knowing you brush off as “nothing”, let that voice guide your magic and focus your energy into its most powerful form.
A blue moon raises the number of full moons in a calendar year from 12 to 13, a number many associate with bad luck and superstition, but which to others symbolises the Divine Feminine, intuition and mystery. This is also the perfect time to commit to long term goals whether they are spiritual, personal or practical; maybe you want to begin monthly rituals at the full or new moon, maybe you want to change up your routine or diet on a long term basis, or maybe you want to set the intention for something more practical, like learning a new skill or saving for a big purchase.
As we touched on above, this is a time to listen to that inner voice and focus on your own path and your own voice; filtering out extraneous noise and voices (unless there is another you specifically want to listen to). Let your guide be yourself, you are not only your most brutal critic but your most devoted disciple.
You know what is best for you, you know what it is that you need, and you know what it is your soul is seeking, even if you do not know that you know. Listen carefully and you will hear that which you have been deaf to; the ancient knowledge swimming with the blood running through your veins has the answers you need. Open yourself up to your own voice and let the blue moon amplify your song.
The Devine Feminine
Tied intrinsically to this is the Divine Feminine, who is alive in all of us. I speak not only to the females amongst us; I believe in balance and with all of my being I believe that the Divine Feminine has a place in everyone, whether they be female, male, or neither. The Divine Feminine, the Goddess, is within us, guiding us and reminding us that we all come from the Feminine, that we embody and honour her when we embrace our intuition, when we nurture life, foster growth and love deeply and unconditionally.
She reminds us that we are both vulnerable and resilient, often at the same time, that we have a depth of knowledge that cannot be found in books or taught in lecture halls but rather is found in listening to the earth, hearing the songs of our ancestors, and witnessing the passing of life, the sensation of the ground beneath our bare feet and the cleansing of the rain on our exposed skin.
The Divine Feminine offers balance and a shield against the rigidity of Patriarchal institutions that seek to repress and diminish the necessary counter weight of the Feminine, that would dim the female flame and have her silent and meek in the shadows.
The Divine Feminine does not allow this; she is soft and pliant yet fierce and strong, gathering community and whispering tales of legends in the darkest hours of the night, encouraging and supportive, passing down wisdom and love but poised to stand firm when she or her kin are under threat. And make no mistake, kin does not end at bloodlines, if you are her family by choice her wrath will know no bounds if she must stand in defence.
So with so much magic and possibility wrapped around us with the blue moon, don’t miss this rare and beautiful opportunity to heighten your magic and bathe in the ethereal charm of this Spring night. Take time to honour the moon, honour the Divine Feminine, and most importantly, honour yourself.
The Full Strawberry Moon – The Moon of Self Love & Romance
This year’s blue moon brings us the romance and exquisite energy of the full strawberry moon.
The Full Strawberry Moon – The Moon of Self Love & Romance, is one that I look forward to every year, though if I’m honest about it, I’m excited for every full moon, all of the time. Whilst most commonly known as the strawberry moon, this name is very much a North American name for this moon, as this is the time of year when the brief window for harvesting strawberries would be the most abundant.
The Celtic name for this moon is the honey or mead moon, as at this time of year the harvest would be of honey and mead would be brewed. The name comes from Medieval times and signified the month of weddings, and the strawberry honey/mead moon has been since that age associated with romance and the nurturing of relationships. Heart centered energy is at its height under this moon, encouraging love for others and the self.
This moon symbolises the time to step back outside into the fresh air, to open the windows and lie amongst the daisies. Embrace and savour the pleasures of the natural world; smell the flowers and freshly cut grass, listen to the trickle of a stream and the lapping of the ocean, feel the heat of the sun like fire against your skin and the meditate by the steady flame of an anointed candle, sink your fingers into the dirt to feel the coolness and walk barefoot across blankets of heather or fields of wheat (though if like me you have Coeliac disease and are distrusting of all forms of wheat, stick to the blankets of Heather).
Fulfillment is a key aspect of this moon, pushing us to celebrate the achievements we have made and the achievements, however small, we have cultivated. Whether a tiny adjustment to make life easier, or a monumental change to how / where / with who you live your life, this is the time to celebrate and shout about that change. Be raw, be loud, be triumphant. You deserve it and you have earned it.
The strawberry moon also reminds us to look forwards, not to dwell on the past, to love that which you have and to cherish what brings you fulfillment and joy. It reminds us to love without conditions, that true and genuine love is a true blessing and is something to cherish and nurture with an open heart. That is why we call it The Full Strawberry Moon – The Moon of Self Love & Romance.
To Read more about the moon, head to The Moon.
So, witches, dust off your brooms, and make crooked your hat. We fly at moonrise.
Darkest Ginger Blessings & Blessed Be.
Ginger Witch in Northumberland
31st May 2026.
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