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Not to ruin things for you, but do not be surprised when you glance up at the pink Moon this April and find that she is her usual luminous yet colorless self. Still, the pink Moon each spring, as the days turn longer, is a reminder and a reassurance that no matter how dark things become, the light always returns.
What is a Pink Moon?
The name pink Moon originated with indigenous cultures in the eastern United States. The term refers to the first full Moon of the year following the spring equinox. Curiously, the term has nothing to do with the appearance of that particular Moon and everything to do with the vibrant pink flowers, known as wild ground phlox (Phlox subulata), that tend to blossoming in abundance beneath it.
When is the Pink Moon 2025?
The next pink Moon will take place on April 12, 2025.
What is the Pink Moon Meaning?
In astrology, the illumination of the full Moon casts awareness on whatever shadows in our own dark corners could use some attention. Full Moons are considered to be the most aligned time to bring your attention to the behaviors, thoughts, patterns, and situations that no longer serve you. It’s understood to be an optimal time to release whatever is holding you back in your old life to make space for what you’ve been wanting to witness in your current life.
That significance takes on even more meaning during the pink Moon, which coincides with the equinox and is in relationship with some of the holiest days across cultures and belief systems. In the Hindu culture, it marks Hanuman Jayanti, or the celebration of the birth of Lord Hanuman. Passover begins with the pink Moon, or the Pesach Moon. In Sri Lankan Buddhism, it marks Bak Poya, a commemoration of one of the Buddha’s treks to the country. It is understood to be a harbinger of renewal, of change, of better times.
Culturally, a pink Moon is relatively unheard of, save for the lyrical musings of certain songwriters, including the late Nick Drake.
What You Need to Know About The Pink Moon in April 2025
The upcoming pink Moon falls in Libra, a sign that tends to be preoccupied (some might say obsessed) with balance. Ruled by Venus, Libra is dedicated to beauty, comfort, and agreeableness. It seeks equilibrium with unrelenting tenacity in all aspects of life.
That’s the upside of Libra. A downside of this fairness-seeking tendency is that as it constantly weighs what is in balance, evaluating all possible considerations, it takes a considerable amount of time to come to a conclusion. That means they may never make a decision but they will be unlikely to acknowledge that, to themselves or others. No one on the outside is privvy to the mental machinations. They see only the sweet and affable face Libra puts forward.
Under the pink Moon, it’s safe to let others understand the depths of your desire for fairness and social justice. It’s also okay for you to acknowledge and even revel in what may be going well in your life even though there are aspects of our world that remain unjust.
This article has been updated. Originally published March 26, 2023.
