The Strawberry Moon and What Makes It Special
On June 11, 2025, the Full Strawberry Moon will grace the night sky — but this one comes with a twist! In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be the lowest Full Moon until 2043, staying unusually close to the horizon. Conversely, in the Southern Hemisphere, it will be the highest Full Moon until 2043.
The Moon will be full on June 11 at 07:44 GMT. It is the last Full Moon before the June solstice on June 21, which marks the start of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical winter in the Southern Hemisphere.
The June Full Moon can be seen in Scorpius, Ophiuchus, or Sagittarius. In 2025, it will shine in the constellation Ophiuchus, which is sometimes called the 13th constellation of the zodiac because it’s located along the Sun’s annual path across the sky, just like the other 12 constellations. However, Ophiuchus is not a member of the zodiac family. Learn more about zodiac constellations and how they relate to the zodiac signs in our dedicated article.
Ophiuchus means “serpent bearer” in Greek. It’s a large constellation commonly depicted as a man holding a serpent, with the serpent represented by the constellation Serpens. While Ophiuchus is one of the constellations that straddle the ecliptic, it’s not considered a zodiac sign in modern astrology. (Google Ophiuchus)
The Serpent is a universal symbol of Enlightenment, making Ophiuchus the “bearer of Light.” This is the Lunar Year of the Serpent, a Time of an Acceleration of Change by the Light of Divine Inspiration.
The Christian Year of Jubilee is a Time of double-blessings and open doors. God’s Light will carry us over the threshold to a New Life.
The Full Strawberry Moon/The Full Honey Moon
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The sweetest full moon of the year is June’s full moon, commonly known as the Full Strawberry Moon. While the full moon itself is inedible, despite how round and delicious it may seem, the Full Strawberry Moon marks strawberry harvesting season in North America. Most Algonquin tribes understood that it was a sign that wild strawberries were starting to ripen and ready for the harvest. Delicious though ripe strawberries may be, June’s full moon has another name that’s even sweeter.
What could possibly be sweeter than strawberries? Try honey. In Europe, June’s full moon was actually known as the Honey Moon. Other European names for it included the Hot Moon, signifying the beginning of hot summer days, or Hay Moon, because of the first hay harvest. Those names aside, European names for the Full Strawberry Moon overall tend to have sweet, romantic connotations – a good example is the name Full Rose Moon. June’s full moon is also called Mead Moon, which could refer to the mowing of meadows during summer, but there’s another more romantic interpretation as well.
In Europe, it’s traditional to gift mead or honey to a newlywed couple during their first moon of marriage. The name Honey Moon itself has now become a common word in the English language, used to refer to the honeymoon holiday that couples go on right after they’re married. It used to be that newlyweds in ancient Europe would go on a sweet romantic holiday around the time of June’s full moon, because the moon phases were seen as a symbol for the phases of a marriage, with the full moon signifying the fullest and happiest part, the wedding itself.
Mayan Calendar Synchronicity of Time
June is a traditional time for weddings. Though most weddings occur in October, many will share memories of a June Honeymoon. On average, 40% to 50% of first marriages in the United States end in divorce. If you were married in June, the first Sign of success or failure may have been revealed on the Honeymoon.
God’s Full Honey Moon is a reflection of everything a Divine Union was meant to be. The Haab Calendar date is 13 Sotz’ (the 14th Day of a 20-day month numbered 0-19). The Long Count Date by Northern tradition is 13.0.12.11.15.
Ah Muzen Caab – Time to Receive the Light from Above
Sotz’/Zotz (Bat) is the month when Bee keepers fasted to prepared themselves for the bee keeper festival that follows in the month of Tzec (no known translation). Hive owners shared honey with the community and the rims of offering plates were covered in honey.
The trecena of Deer/MANIK prepares us for a Divine Union of Spirit, following a dedicated daily path of Faith to reach the highest end.
In the Maya lands bee keepers tended stingless bees, Melipona beecheii species (also known as Xunan-Kab, meaning “Royal Lady Bee” in Yucatec Maya). They built their hives high in the canopy. Ah Muzen Caab is the symbol of the “Diving God” that delivers the Sweetness from Above. The wedding Gift of a Divine Union is the Holy Spirit, and a marriage that lasts forever.
A Divine bridegroom will wipe away the tears of those who didn’t realize their highest hopes in their first honeymoon. On 9 Eagle/MEN the happy couple will likely spend the whole night sharing dreams of what the future will be. God’s Honeymoon connects two hearts to beat as one and the Joy will come in the morning.
THE TRECENA OF DEER/MANIK: A DEDICATED MISSION OF LOVE
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
9 Eagle/MEN, Cherokee, Eagle/UWO’HATLI, Destiny Kin 35, Position 15
June 11, 2025, 06/11/2025; Last Round: 09/24/2024, 01/08/2024
THE TRECENA OF DEER/MANIK: THE MISSION TO LOVE
Visit the 13-Day Trecena Guide for resources regarding the daily aspects and events of the trecena.
“Tzolk’in Field Guide: A Daily Practice for Personal Discernment”
by Debra Malmos, 9 Eagle/MEN
“Tzolk’in Field Guide: Volume 1, Seasons 1 and 2” (Download PDF)
“Tzolk’in Field Guide: Volume 2, Seasons 3 and 4” (Download PDF)
1 Deer/MANIK is the 3nd trecena found in Volume 1, Season 1.
Also see Daykeeper Resources for calculators, calendar links. The Spiritual Tools page offers ways from many Divine Traditions that you may use to expand your Spiritual Practice. Track your peak experiences of life to see history repeat itself. The next “orbit” is always the same Truth, magnified by repetition.
9 Eagle/MEN (Eagle/UWO’HATLI) – Day 9 of 13 of the 1 Deer/MANIK trecena
Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom and Tzolk’in FREE CALCULATOR preserved on MayanMajix.com
Galactic Tone 9: Patience. The energy of Nine is one of the getting a better perspective of the bigger picture. With the energy of Nine plans or patterns begin to come to completion. Nine requires patience and perseverance that is found in the bigger picture, otherwise there is great suffering from the lack of insight. The completion of cycles of action is all-important to Nine.
Eagle/MEN: Intermediary between Heaven and Earth. Due to the Eagles superior point of view and keen intelligence, they achieve material abundance and good fortune. A messenger gifted with patience and a deep sense of value, Eagle brings hope and trust on the wings of Spirit. Eagle persons are very detail oriented and technically inclined. Compassionate service to others sustains prosperity for Eagle personas as the flapping of wings would sustain their bird brothers. If Eagle becomes viciously competitive or possessive, greed and jealousy cause a fall from the heights. Eagles, being blessed with freedom of movement, should be aware of escapism. Eagles may be tempted to just fly away from troubles by using indulgences.
A GOOD DAY TO: Rise to a higher perspective.
Cherokee, Eagle/UWO’HATLI: Eagle’s symbol is Mars the Spirit Warrior. He is a minion of Grandfather Moon. Eagles were the warrior society, the braves the protectors of the nation. Women were included. There was no discrimination which is reflected in the language: third person singular is divided into animate, human and animate, not human instead of he and she. The energy of high hopes and anticipations, dreams and visions, cosmic consciousness and commitment. On earth, a provider of excellence, leader, husbandry, care-taking of others, financial security and inheritance.
[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]
