The Flower Moon will show up this Thursday, and not only is it ringing in a holiday, but predictions from astrologers, too.
The next full moon, known as the Flower Moon, will make its appearance at 9:53 a.m. EDT on Thursday, said NASA in a statement.
According to the agency, the moon is also known as...
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NASA states that the moon is also associated with Vesak, which, according to BBC, is an important Buddhist festival.
In Buddhism, this full moon is called the Purnima and it marks the day that celebrates the Buddha's birthday; some Buddhists believe it marks the day he found enlightenment and discovered life's meaning.
It can be celebrated on different dates around the world. Some countries celebrate the holiday on the "eighth day of the fourth month of the lunisolar calendar," which was on May 15, reports the Associated Press, while others celebrate it on the first full moon of May.
The holiday is used to celebrate the Buddha and reflect on his teachings.
Flowers starting to bloom across North America during spring inspired the name of May's full moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
According to the almanac, full moon names "come from a number of places, including Native American, Colonial American, and European sources." The “flower moon” name has been attributed to the Algonquin people.
In June, we will see the Strawberry Moon, named because the strawberry-picking season is at its peak around this time.
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This moon can "bring a bittersweet end to one chapter and help us seed a new one," said Heather Roan Robbins, an astrologer and author of "Starcodes: Navigate Your Chart with Choice-Based Astrology," reports TODAY. "So roll with it if it’s time to say goodbye to a limited mindset or shallow way of seeing the world.”
The media outlet adds that, with Venus entering Gemini, people will have the perfect conditions to start manifesting their dreams, while Pluto's retrograde into Aquarius will drive folks into action.
“We are encouraged to pursue adventure, charge into the unknown, and learn about how we relate to others and philosophize our place in the cosmos," Kyle Thomas, a celebrity astrologer, told Good Morning America.
Geminis, whose season started May 21, and will end on June 20, should focus on improving the relationships they have and discover how they can deepen their connection with themselves or a partner, states TODAY.
The media outlet added that Geminis will actually want to discuss problems from the past and create a "harmonious partnership that has the capacity to grow."
Yet, Thomas said the curious twin sign would have to face reality and the truth surrounding a "significant partnership. On one hand, this could bring you closer…however, if you’re not in alignment, you’ll surely decide it’s time to part ways— hopefully amicably.”
Contributing: Doyle Rice
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