The First Full Moon Of The Astrological Year Is Here — & It's A Supermoon

Spring is well underway, and the first full moon of the season (and the astrological new year) arrives this Saturday. Here's what to know about this full supermoon, plus how to maximize its energy, from an astrologer.

Be sure to look to the skies this weekend, with the full moon peaking at 2:57 p.m. EDT on Saturday, April 16. (You'll be able to see it—and feel its energy—in the nights before and after.) Also known as the "Pink Moon," April's full moon marks the first full moon of the astrological new year, making it an excellent time to let things go ahead of the rest of the year.

Quinn suggests getting clear on any illusions you may be buying into that need to be brought to light so you can clear them out. "It's hard to clear out belief systems or things we've been telling ourselves if we're unaware of them that aren't in alignment or aren't true to us. And so this moon, especially being squared Pluto, would mean that things that aren't working for us are going to come to light so we can transform through them and become more aligned with our path and where we're going," she says.

"You could do any kind of journal writing, clearing out what comes up during this time that relates to seeing people or things accurately," Quinn says. Or, she notes, maybe you consult your favorite tarot deck, asking the cards for insight on what you could be missing. "You can ask what needs to be let go during this time as a question with a tarot pull, and that can give some insight into something that maybe you're not paying attention to or looking at," she adds.

With the full moon in Libra squared with Pluto, the name of the game is rebirth—and what better time to be reborn than these early days of spring? Whether you opt for journaling, a tarot pull, or another go-to full moon ritual, this supermoon is sure to be a transformative one.