When is the next full moon?
The different moons of the year have, of course, been known by countless names in different cultures through the years, but they’re now widely known by the epithets below, which derive from a series of 1930s Maine Farmers’ Almanac articles referencing Native American agricultural practices in and around New England. Here, a guide to every full moon in 2025.
Date of full moon: 14 March 2025
There’s some debate about the origin of the name Worm Moon, but the most convincing theory is that it refers to the earthworms that could be seen moving through newly thawed soil as temperatures rose in the lead up to the spring equinox.
Date of full moon: 13 April 2025
In New England, the Pink Moon coincided with the blooming of spring wildflowers, including the pink ground phlox.
Date of full moon: 12 May 2025
No surprises here: the Flower Moon is named for May blooms.
Date of full moon: 11 June 2025
Across the northeast of the US, June is the month for gathering and enjoying strawberries.
Date of full moon: 10 July 2025
In New England, bucks’ antlers are at their most impressive in July.
Date of full moon: 9 August 2025
Sturgeon were believed to be easily caught in August, particularly in the Great Lakes region.
Date of full moon: 7 September 2025
The Corn Moon coincides with the ripening of corn each September before the following month’s harvest.
Date of full moon: 7 October 2025
The moon closest to the autumn equinox, the Harvest Moon marked a month of gathering supplies and laying down provisions for the winter ahead.
Date of full moon: 5 November 2025
Beavers were highly visible in November in the northeast of the US while building their dams for the winter.
Date of full moon: 4 December 2025
The Cold Moon precedes the winter solstice, and marks one of the darkest, chilliest times of the year.
Date of full moon: 3 January 2026
Wolves were once (incorrectly) believed to howl particularly loudly in January due to a scarcity of food in the depths of winter.
Date of full moon: 1 February 2026
The Snow Moon takes its name from the blizzards associated with February, one of the coldest months of the year in New England.
Take a moment to marvel
The lunar cycle is a reminder that, even in the darkest of times, light will return, and beauty is always there if we look for it. In the days leading up to the full moon, make sure to go outside, look up at the night sky and take a moment to feel hopeful – visualising moonlight flowing into every cell of your body.
Focus on harnessing the moon’s energy
Everything is easier when the cosmic tides are with us. The moon is full – and at the peak of its energy – for around three days each lunar month. As the moon’s crescent waxes and her light increases, we reach the peak of our emotional and spiritual powers. This is the time to bring projects to fruition and share any significant ideas you may have. If you’re looking for a glimpse into your future, consider reading the tarot, too; intuition is particularly strong at this point in the month.
Practise some moon-inspired manifestation
Is there something you want to manifest over the next lunar month? Write it down in the simplest terms possible, then fill a bowl with water and place it somewhere where the light of the moon falls on its surface. (If the weather isn’t cooperating, look for a lighter patch in the clouds that will reveal where the moon is hidden and visualise moonlight falling onto the water.) Gaze into the bowl and hold the phrase you’ve written in your mind before going to bed. In the morning, use your moon water to bathe your face and commit to taking some positive steps towards your goal.
Cleanse yourself of any lingering negativity
Bright lunar light is associated with purity. The first night of the full moon, take extra time to bathe, cleansing your body thoroughly and washing away all the negative thoughts and emotions clouding your mind and tensing your body. Relax and take pleasure in just letting go.
Make a note of your dreams
We sleep more lightly and dream more intensely during the full moon, so keep a diary beside your bed to dissect any hidden feelings or desires that come up in the night. Enhance your dreams by sprinkling three drops of jasmine oil, a perfume associated with the moon, on your pillow, along with one drop of rosemary oil, a traditional memory aid, to help you remember everything when you wake up.
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