The Strawberry Moon in Jyestha Nakshatra: Protecting Your Peace

The June Full Moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, peaks at 20 degrees Sagittarius and Sidereal Scorpio (Jyestha Nakshatra). While Sagittarius pushes us to look outward, speak truth, and take bold steps forward, Jyestha draws us inward; toward privacy, protection, and emotional strength earned through experience.

This lunar moment is about the invisible burdens we carry.
Jyestha, ruled by Indra. Who is the eldest of the gods. He is a protector. A warrior. And often, someone weighed down by the pressure of being seen as strong.

The Emotional Pressure of Always Being the Strong One

Under this Full Moon, many of us will feel torn:

• Part of you wants to take action, speak up, or move forward (Sagittarius).

• The other part wants to retreat, hold things close, and stay emotionally guarded (Jyestha).

This internal tug-of-war brings up questions like:

• Why do I feel like I have to hold it all together?

• Who am I trying to protect?

• What part of me is afraid to let go?

The shadow of Jyestha is silent suffering the kind that comes from always being the responsible one, the protector, the one who can't afford to break down. But Full Moons reveal what’s been building under the surface. And this one says: you don’t have to carry it alone anymore.

What This Moon Is Really About

Rather than chasing titles or recognition, this moon is asking you to come back to your inner stability. Jyestha’s true gift is discernment. It teaches you what’s worth holding onto and what needs to be released for your own peace.

This is an ideal time to:

• Release emotional control or perfectionism

• Step back from toxic “leadership” roles where you're over-giving

• Let go of pressure to perform strength

• Protect your energy without isolating yourself

Strawberry Moon Ritual for Emotional Release

You don’t need anything fancy. The power is in your intention.

You’ll need:

• A warm bath or foot soak

• Sea salt (or regular table salt from your kitchen)

• A few sprigs or pinches of rosemary and basil

• A white candle

• A pen and paper

Steps:

1. Prepare your bath or foot soak with salt, rosemary, and basil. Let the herbs steep as the water warms.

2. Light the white candle and sit in silence for a moment. Breathe.

3. Write down what you’re ready to let go of—especially emotional burdens you’ve been carrying in silence.

4. Soak your body or feet while meditating on release.

5. When finished, burn or flush the paper as a symbolic gesture of letting go.

Final Reflection

This Full Moon is not about being louder. It’s not about doing more.
It’s about recognizing where you've outgrown emotional burdens that once gave you identity.
It’s about protecting your peace from a space of wisdom.

Let this moon remind you:

You don’t have to be the strong one all the time. You just have to be real.

Want Help Releasing What’s Blocking You?

If you’re not sure what this Full Moon is asking you to let go of, book a Full Moon Release Reading. You’ll get clarity on what’s holding you back and personalized insight into how this lunation is affecting your chart. Let this be the moment you stop carrying what was never yours to hold.