The moon’s cycle has long been a guiding force for self-reflection, transformation, and growth. As we enter 2025, each Full Moon and New Moon offers a unique opportunity to align with the cosmic rhythms and tap into the wisdom of the zodiac. Whether you're setting intentions, seeking clarity, or embracing change, the lunar cycle can serve as your celestial compass.
In this guide, we'll explore the Full Moons, New Moons, and Mercury Retrograde periods of 2025, providing insight into their astrological influence and how you can harness their energy for personal evolution.
What is mercury retrograde and
what does it mean for you?
Yes, it's real, and yes, it happens four times in 2025!
Mercury Retrograde is often associated with miscommunications, delays, and technology mishaps. Picture missed texts, travel disruptions, and unexpected plot twists in your daily routine!
However, Mercury Retrograde is also a powerful time for reflection and intuition. These phases encourage us to pause, reassess, and uncover deeper insights about our lives. Rather than resisting, embrace this period as an opportunity to review past decisions and make thoughtful adjustments
Mercury Retrograde
Periods in 2025:
March 14–April 6:
Mercury will move through Aries and Pisces
July 17–August 10:
Mercury will move through Leo
November 9–29:
Sagittarius inspires adventure, learning, and expanding your philosophical or spiritual horizons.
*Please note that dates reflect Eastern Time U.S., not Universal Time.
2025 Full Moon Dates
January 13, 2025
5:27 p.m. — Wolf Moon (Full Moon in Cancer)
The Wolf Moon in Cancer is a time for nurturing, emotional release and connecting with your roots. This Full Moon invites you to reflect on family, home, and emotional well-being. It’s a great time to release any emotional baggage and create a sense of security within yourself.
February 12, 2025
8:53 a.m. — Snow Moon (Full Moon in Leo)
The Snow Moon in Leo focuses on self-expression, creativity, and personal power. Leo's fiery energy encourages you to embrace your individuality and leadership while also nurturing your inner child and taking pride in your accomplishments.
March 14, 2025
2:55 a.m. — Worm Moon (Full Moon in Virgo)
The Worm Moon in Virgo invites us to organize and refine our lives. This is a time to focus on health, self-care, and the small, practical aspects of life that create balance and harmony. Virgo’s grounded energy encourages introspection and attention to detail.
April 13, 2025
8:22 p.m. — Pink Moon (Full Moon in Libra)
The Pink Moon in Libra shines a light on relationships and balance. Libra's influence encourages diplomacy, fairness, and harmony. This Full Moon invites you to focus on creating peaceful connections, nurturing partnerships, and embracing beauty in your life.
May 12, 2025
12:56 p.m. — Flower Moon (Full Moon in Scorpio)
The Flower Moon in Scorpio is a powerful transformation and emotional release time. Scorpio's intense energy invites you to dive deep into your subconscious, shedding old emotional patterns and embracing profound personal growth.
Jun 11, 2025
3:44 a.m. — Strawberry Moon (Full Moon in Sagittarius)
The Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius encourages expansion, adventure, and philosophical exploration. This is a time to focus on your higher truths, embrace freedom, and seek new experiences that broaden your horizons—whether through travel or learning.
Jul 10, 2025
4:37 p.m. — Buck Moon (Full Moon in Capricorn)
The Buck Moon in Capricorn is a time to focus on ambition, career, and long-term goals. Capricorn’s disciplined energy provides the drive to push forward and work toward your dreams. It’s a time for hard work and dedication to achieving your most important goals.
August 9, 2025
3:55 a.m. — Sturgeon Moon (Full Moon in Aquarius)
The Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius invites you to embrace innovation, community, and humanitarianism. Aquarius encourages you to look at the big picture and connect with like-minded individuals who are also working to improve the world. This Full Moon sparks creativity in group endeavors.
September 7, 2025
2:09 p.m. — Corn Moon (Full Moon in Pisces)
The Corn Moon in Pisces is a time for spirituality, creativity, and emotional healing. Pisces' intuitive energy encourages you to trust your inner guidance and connect with your emotions more deeply. This is a great time for artistic expression and embracing your dreams.
October 7, 2025
11:48 p.m. — Hunter’s Moon (Super Moon in Aries)*
The Hunter’s Moon in Aries is an intense, action-oriented Full Moon. Aries' fiery energy encourages you to take bold steps and assert your independence. This Full Moon will ignite your passion, pushing you to initiate new projects and pursue your personal desires.
November 5, 2024
8:19 a.m. — Beaver Moon (Super Moon in Taurus)*
The Beaver Moon in Taurus is a time for stability, security, and building solid foundations. Taurus’ earthy energy invites you to ground yourself, focus on your finances, and build a sense of security in all areas of life. It’s a time to appreciate the beauty of nature and indulge in life’s simple pleasures.
December 4, 2024
6:14 p.m. — Cold Moon (Super Moon in Gemini)*
The Cold Moon in Gemini calls for communication, learning, and intellectual exploration. Gemini’s quick-witted energy invites you to engage in new ideas, spark curiosity, and broaden your mind through conversations and social connections. It’s a time to explore different perspectives and expand your knowledge.
New Moons:
Setting Intentions
with the Moon Dates in 2024.
The New Moon Dates in 2025 offer moments
to set intentions, each resonating with the
distinct energy of its zodiac sign.
Wednesday, January 29 at 7:35 a.m. EST
The New Moon in Aquarius signals a time for innovative thinking and embracing change. This is a moment to set intentions around breaking free from old patterns and welcoming new possibilities, especially in technology, relationships, and community.
Thursday, February 27 at 7:44 p.m. EST
Under the New Moon in Pisces, this is a time for intuition, creativity, and spiritual growth. Set intentions that align with your dreams and emotional well-being. Trust your inner wisdom as you connect deeply with your soul's desires.
Saturday, March 29 at 6:57 a.m. EST (Super New Moon)
The Super New Moon in Aries encourages bold new beginnings. This is an energetic and dynamic moment to launch personal projects, assert your independence, and take courageous steps toward what you truly want to create in your life.
Sunday, April 27 at 3:31 p.m. EST (Super New Moon)
With the Super New Moon in Taurus, focus on stability, material growth, and self-worth. This is a great time to plant seeds for financial security, indulge in sensual pleasures, and work toward tangible goals that bring lasting fulfillment.
Monday, May 26 at 11:02 p.m. EST
The New Moon in Gemini brings a time for learning, communication, and connection. This is the perfect phrase to set intentions around acquiring new knowledge, fostering relationships, and enhancing your social networks through open dialogue.
Wednesday, June 25 at 6:31 a.m. EST
Under the New Moon in Cancer, focus on emotional healing and home life. Set intentions for nurturing your family's personal boundaries and creating a safe, loving space for growth, both emotionally and physically.
Thursday, July 24 at 3:11 p.m. EST
The New Moon in Leo ignites a time for creativity, self-expression, and confidence. This is a great moment to focus on your personal passions, celebrate your unique talents and set intentions for leadership and public recognition.
Saturday, August 23 at 2:06 a.m. EST
The New Moon in Virgo allows one to focus on health, organization, and practical matters. This is a great time to commit to new routines, declutter your space, and set intentions around improving your daily habits and overall well-being.
Sunday, September 21 at 3:54 p.m. EST
The New Moon in Libra emphasizes balance, relationships, and harmony. This is an ideal time to set intentions around collaborative efforts, finding compromise, and building meaningful connections in both personal and professional spheres.
Tuesday, October 21 at 8:25 a.m. EST
With the New Moon in Scorpio, this phase invites deep transformation, healing, and release. It’s a powerful time to set intentions for letting go of old emotional baggage, embracing personal power, and delving into the mysteries of life for self-discovery.
Thursday, November 20 at 1:47 a.m. EST
The New Moon in Sagittarius ignites a time for adventure, exploration, and expansion. Set intentions to step outside your comfort zone, explore new philosophies, or plan an adventure that opens your mind to new ideas and experiences.
Friday, December 19 at 8:43 p.m. EST
The New Moon in Capricorn is a time to set ambitious goals, focus on career aspirations, and work toward long-term success. Use this time to lay down a solid foundation for your future, making practical and disciplined decisions for sustainable growth.
Different Types of Full Moons
Each Full Moon has a unique name, many of which come from cultural traditions or are based on natural events that happened during that time. These names help people track the seasons and changes in nature.
Special Full Moon Names
Super
Moon
When the Full Moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, it looks unusually big and bright.
Blue
Moon
The second Full Moon in a month with two Full Moons. It's not really blue in color, but the term is used when this happens.
Harvest
Moon
The Full Moon closest to the autumn equinox (usually in September). It rises just after sunset, giving farmers extra light to harvest crops.
Navigating 2025 with Lunar Wisdom
The Moon's phases are powerful guides on our spiritual journey. Each Full Moon invites us to reflect, release, and illuminate our truth, while New Moons offer the perfect moment to set fresh intentions and align with our dreams.
By tuning into Mercury Retrograde, we can navigate its challenges with grace and awareness, using it as an opportunity for growth and self-reflection.
Remember: Every lunar event is a chance to align with cosmic energy, trust your intuition, and manifest your highest self.
Keep the Cosmic Connection Alive! Join our community of like-minded souls seeking to embrace the magic of the universe and transform their lives through the wisdom of the stars.
Common Questions
About Full Moons
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A Full Moon happens when Earth is positioned between the Sun and the Moon, which causes the entire Moon’s face to be visible. In contrast, during a New Moon, the Moon is between Earth and the Sun, so the side of the Moon facing Earth is in darkness, making it invisible.
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The Moon's gravity pulls on Earth's oceans, creating tidal movements. During both the Full Moon and New Moon, the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, which causes stronger tides called spring tides. These tides can be higher or lower than usual because of the Moon's and Sun's combined gravitational forces.
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When a Full Moon is closest to Earth in its orbit, it is known as a Super Moon. This proximity makes the Moon appear larger and brighter than usual. It’s not that the Moon is physically changing, but its closer position makes it look more prominent in the sky.
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Many people believe the Full Moon can influence moods and behavior, a phenomenon often called the Lunar Effect. While some feel more energetic or restless during a Full Moon, there is no scientific proof that the Moon directly affects human behavior. However, many cultures associate certain emotional and physical shifts with the Full Moon.
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Each Full Moon is aligned with a zodiac sign and reflects the natural changes during that time of year. The name and energy of the Full Moon vary by season, with names based on things like the time of harvest, animal behaviors, or natural events (e.g., the Hunter’s Moon in October and the Strawberry Moon in June).
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Yes, the Full Moon and New Moon both cause spring tides, which are tides that are higher or lower than usual. This happens because the gravitational pull of the Moon and Sun combine during these lunar phases, creating stronger tidal forces.
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Some people experience disrupted sleep during the Full Moon. It's believed that the increased brightness and energy of the Full Moon can affect sleep patterns. While no concrete scientific evidence proves this, many people report having trouble sleeping during the Full Moon phase.
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The Full Moon doesn’t occur on the same day each month because the Moon’s orbit around Earth takes about 29.5 days to complete. Since months are longer than this cycle, the Full Moon can appear on different dates each month. Sometimes, a Blue Moon occurs when there are two Full Moons in a single calendar month.
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Yes, many people use the Full Moon to manifest their desires. This phase is all about completion, reflection, and releasing what no longer serves you. It’s a good time to focus on what you want to bring into your life and express gratitude for your achievements.
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Yes, looking at the Full Moon with the naked eye is safe. Unlike the Sun, which can damage your eyes, the Moon does not emit harmful rays. However, it’s important to never look directly at the Sun, as it can cause serious eye damage.