Read on to find out more about this special moon, plus how to work with it, according to experts. It has also been called the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Fish Moon, and the Egg Moon—all of which have ties to the season in which this moon arrives. Mark your calendars because this year, the Pink Moon is arriving at 2:57 p.m. EST, on Saturday, April 16. It also happens to be a super moon. “The super moon basically means that it’s closer to Earth, so it’s bigger, it’s brighter, and from a spiritual and energetic place, it’s more potent,” Quinn explains. As mbg’s resident astrologers, the AstroTwins, previously wrote for mbg, “Named for the first pink flowers of spring, use this moon to charge your magical tools outside while connecting with nature.” When the Pink Moon is the first full moon of the spring season, it is also called a “Paschal Moon.” Easter Sunday always comes the Sunday following the Paschal Moon. Like full moons themselves, Easter is typically a time to think about rebirth. These themes can help inform any rituals that you do to celebrate the Pink Moon. Quinn adds that it’s also important to note the astrological sign that the moon falls in whenever you’re planning lunar rituals. In 2022, the Pink Moon will be in Libra, and it falls during Aries season. With any luck, its Libra energy will help us balance out Aries’ adventurous spirit and get some rest during this exciting time of year. “You can get as creative as you want with these–candles, incense, chanting, dancing, even a playlist tailored to the full moon’s astrological sign,” the AstroTwins say. There are a ton of rituals for releasing, but for a simple one, Quinn recommends writing down whatever you want to release on a piece of paper. Under the light of the full moon, burn the piece of paper (safely!) as you energetically let go of what you wrote down. You can tailor your questions to themes of this particular moon, such as rebirth, release, and the spring season. To connect with springtime energy in your bath, Quinn recommends incorporating seasonal treats like lavender essential oil and flowers currently in bloom.
