Under the Archer’s Gaze: The June 2022 Strawberry Supermoon

The veil between the ordinary and the extraordinary wears thin today. As we reach the peak of the lunar cycle at 6:51 AM this morning, the sky holds a rare and potent spectacle: the Full Moon in Sagittarius.

This is no ordinary lunar event; it is a Supermoon. Sitting closer to Earth than at any other point in its orbit, the moon appears larger, brighter, and amplified in its intensity. Known traditionally as the Strawberry Moon, it brings the lush, ripening energy of early summer to a crescendo, inviting us to stop, look up, and feel the ancient hum of the cosmos beneath our feet.

The Sagittarius Spark

When the moon travels through the fiery, mutable sign of Sagittarius, our inner Archer is awakened. This energy is not meant for sitting still. It is the call of the horizon, the craving for truth, and the burning desire to expand our understanding of the world.

With the sun currently in Gemini, we are caught in a beautiful cosmic tug-of-war between Gemini’s hunger for information and Sagittarius’s hunger for wisdom. Gemini collects the pieces; Sagittarius assembles the map.

Harnessing the Supermoon Energy

Because this is a Supermoon, the typical emotional peaks of a Full Moon are magnified. You may feel more restless, more outspoken, or suddenly hit with a flash of insight that changes your perspective entirely. Use this “witchy” amplification wisely:

• Release the Dogma: Sagittarius demands honesty, especially with ourselves. If you have been clinging to beliefs—or people—that no longer serve your growth, this moonlight is your permission to set them free.
• The Wild Walk: Take your ritual outdoors. The Sagittarius moon thrives in open air. Whether it is a hike or a walk through your neighborhood, move your body to release stagnant energy and invite new ideas to flow in.
• Expansion Ritual: Write down one boundary you have placed on your own growth. Burn it (safely!) or bury it beneath the soil, then state aloud the truth you are ready to embody as the moon begins to wane.

A Time for Truth

This is the moment to stop playing small. Sagittarius energy does not care for polite excuses; it cares for the journey. As the light of this Supermoon bathes us, ask yourself: Where am I holding back from the truth of my own soul?

Trust your aim. Your intuition is the compass, and the fire in the sky is lighting the path forward.

Stay wild, stay wise, and keep your eyes on the stars.

— Moonzie