Here's What You Need To Know About The Pink Moon & How To Work With It

Every full moon has a different name depending on the month it falls in, and April's full moon is traditionally called the Pink Moon in the Northern Hemisphere. No, it's not actually pink—but it is a rosy lunation for full moon rituals.

The full moon in April has been coined the "Pink Moon" since it falls during the time of year when the moss pink wildflower blooms in North America, modern mystic and author of Astrology SOS Imani Quinn, tells mindbodygreen.

It has also been called the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Fish Moon, and the Egg Moon—all of which have ties to the season in which this moon arrives.

Full moons are the culmination of the lunar cycle. As such, full moons and the days surrounding them are a wonderful time to release anything that's weighing you down. The Pink Moon falls during spring, so it also deals with themes of rebirth after the winter.

As the AstroTwins, previously wrote for mindbodygreen, "Named for the first pink flowers of spring, use this moon to charge your magical tools outside while connecting with nature."

When the Pink Moon is the first full moon of the spring season, it is also called a "Paschal Moon." Easter Sunday always comes the Sunday following the Paschal Moon. Like full moons themselves, Easter is typically a time to think about rebirth.

These themes can help inform any rituals that you do to celebrate the Pink Moon. Quinn adds that it's also important to note the astrological sign that the moon falls in whenever you're planning lunar rituals.

Amp up the potency of your full moon activities by doing them with a group of kindred spirits in a full moon circle. As a group, you can set intentions, listen to each other, and let go of anything holding you back, together.

If there's anything you've been holding on to that needs to be let go of, now's the time to do it. After all, this full moon kicks off spring, and we don't need to bring old baggage into a fresh season.

Fancy a little divination? As Gabriela Herstik, author of Inner Witch, previously explained to mindbodygreen, full moons are a powerful time for peeking into the future, so she recommends trying out an oracle or tarot reading under la luna.

And last but certainly not least, Quinn and the twins are both big fans of taking a moon bath on the night of the full moon. Bonus points if you add your moon water to the tub!

To connect with springtime energy in your bath, Quinn recommends incorporating seasonal treats like lavender essential oil and flowers currently in bloom.