Moon Cycles
Today's Moon Phase
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April 13: Full Moon
Peak Illumination: Around 22:22 UTC (Check your local time zone for exact viewing!)
🌸 Why Pink Moon?
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It doesn’t actually appear pink!
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The name comes from wild ground phlox, one of the first spring flowers in North America, which bloom around this time.
🐇 Other Names for April’s Full Moon:
Depending on different cultures and traditions, the April full moon has a few other names:
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Sprouting Grass Moon – Reflects spring growth.
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Egg Moon – Refers to new life and fertility.
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Fish Moon – Named by coastal tribes when fish would swim upstream to spawn.
🔮 Astrological Vibe:
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This full moon falls in Libra ♎
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It's all about balance, relationships, and finding harmony—a good time to reflect on emotional equilibrium and fairness in your life.
🌌 Fun Moon Facts:
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April’s Pink Moon is often linked with renewal and rebirth, aligning with spring energy.
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If the weather’s clear, this moon can be a great time for stargazing, especially as it’s not too hot or cold in many regions.
🧙♀️ Moon Ritual Idea:
Light a pink or white candle, journal about what relationships (romantic, personal, or work) need rebalancing in your life, and release what’s no longer serving you under the full moon.
🌱 Seasonal Symbolism:
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This moon often aligns with spring cleaning, fresh starts, and new growth, both physically and emotionally.
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Great time for reflection, goal setting, or planting (literally and metaphorically).
April 27: New Moon
During a New Moon, the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun, so the side facing us is not illuminated. That means you can’t see the Moon in the sky—it's essentially invisible.
🌑 General New Moon Vibes
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New Moons mark the beginning of the lunar cycle, symbolizing fresh starts, new intentions, and setting goals.
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It's a great time for manifestation, journaling, and planting seeds for the month ahead (literally or figuratively!).
🌌 Astrological Context (April 27, 2025)
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The New Moon on April 27, 2025, occurs in Taurus ♉️ — a grounded, sensual earth sign.
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Taurus New Moons are all about stability, self-worth, finances, beauty, and comfort. Perfect for starting habits around money management, self-care, or creativity.
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Ruled by Venus, this moon supports intentions related to love, aesthetics, and long-term planning.
🧘♀️ Ritual Ideas
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Create a cozy space and set intentions related to:
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Building financial security 💸
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Cultivating patience and self-worth 🌱
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Enjoying life’s simple pleasures (like food, art, and nature) 🎨🌿
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Write down your goals and revisit them by the Full Moon in Taurus in 6 months.
🔭 Astronomical Fun
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The moon will be completely invisible to the naked eye during this phase (it’s between the Earth and the Sun).
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Tides will be higher than usual — called spring tides — due to the gravitational alignment of the Sun and Moon.
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New moons are also a prime time for stargazing, since there’s no moonlight to wash out the stars.