The full moon will be fully illuminated at 8.54 pm (GMT+7) on 23 May 2024. This lunar event will occur in the adventurous fire sign of Sagittarius with the sun in the flirty and playful air sign of Gemini. So what’s in store for the sun signs during this celestial event? Know all about the May full moon and its thrilling effects on the zodiac signs.
Why is May’s full moon called the Flower Moon?
The spiritual and literal meaning of the same is pretty simplistic. After the April Pink Moon, the May full moon marks the start of summer and the end of spring. This celebrates the weather transition, which witnesses the blooming of flowers in a myriad of colours during this period mostly in North America.
This full moon inspires all things joyful and fertile during this period, which reminds all the zodiacs to feel alive, travel and cut loose. Other names for this moon are Harvest Moon, Frog Moon and Planting Moon.
May 2024 full moon and its effects on all the zodiacs
Aries (21 March – 19 April)
Self-care, self-healing and complete focus on the inner mind are recommended for this feisty fire sign. Aries will grapple with some tough questions this time and will need to think futuristically. They will have to refrain from making spontaneous decisions that will affect them long-term during such lunar phases.
Taurus (20 April – 20 May)
Taureans should focus on their personal equations and devote time to mending their relationships. They should handle their loved ones with care, empathy and understanding during the full moon of May.
Gemini (21 May – 20 June)
This flirty air sign should be extra vigilant of its health as issues relating to the same might crop up. They should also rise above the triviality in life and assume a greater purpose by thinking long-term.
Cancer (21 June – 22 July)
This emotional moon sign could feel extra emotional this time around. The way to deal with it is to use this as a cathartic experience to create a work of art of their choice.
Leo (23 July – 22 August)
This fire sign symbolised by the lion needs to take care of their family during this full moon. They need to spend more time and look into the matters related to domesticity.
Virgo (23 August – 22 September)
This detail-oriented earth sign will be subject to a few misunderstandings among their siblings. They should deal with this issue on priority. Virgos are also recommended to cut down on negativity in life and make some tough decisions for long-term happiness.
Libra (23 September – 22 October)
The good news is that these balance-seeking air signs will experience financial gains. The not-so-great news is that they will have to struggle a bit in their personal lives. It would be a task to straddle both of these aspects.
Scorpio (23 October – 21 November)
This intense water sign is all set to take a deep dive within their selves. They will be calm, meditative and introspective during this moon phase. It is recommended that they journal and indulge in some self-care during this full moon.
Sagittarius (22 November – 21 December)
This fire sign needs to calm down during this full moon. Sagittarius need to relax and look around themselves to observe more and act less. This is the time they need before making any big plans.
Capricorn (22 December – 19 January)
The focus of this dutiful earth sign will be friendships. While they may enjoy the company of some new connections, past unresolved issues may arise, which might demand their attention.
Aquarius (20 January – 18 February)
This revolutionary air sign, Aquarius, will be all about making big moves in their career. They will be at their ambitious best and will want to achieve a great deal of professional success in a short while.
Pisces (19 February – 20 March)
The best advice to be given to this water sign is to get out of their comfort zone and travel! This is a golden opportunity for Pisces to explore new facets of their personality.
Dos and don’ts for the May full moon 2024
-Be open to accepting new challenges and adopting new life sessions.
-Do not bring up negativity from the past and let it bother you in the present.
-Be brave to analyse and address issues in your personal life.
-Prioritise self-care and try to journal, meditate or adopt a hobby that calms you.
-Use this full moon to heal you from within and take up projects to aid this process.
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Frequently Added Questions (FAQs)
-What day is the full moon in May?
The full moon falls on 23 May.
-What moon occurs in May 2024?
The full moon in May 2024 is called the Flower Moon, and it occurs on the 23rd of the month.
-How long does a full moon last?
The exact moment of a full moon lasts only for a few minutes, but the moon can appear larger for a couple of nights.
-What is special about May’s full moon?
May’s full moon in Sagittarius is all about embracing your adventurous side.
Preeti Kulkarni
Senior Digital Writer, Astrology and Wellness
After completing her PG in New Media from the Asian College of Journalism, Preeti has worked in a daily and a magazine before finding her calling in digital journalism. A lover of single malts and an avid pop culture junkie, you can catch her at the movies on weekends or binge-watching the latest shows on OTT when she is not busy preparing her toddler for his Hogwarts letter.
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