The end of June’s full moon—known as the Strawberry Moon—is shining under the sign of Capricorn. It marks a period of major astrological transition: A few days after the summer solstice, in the midst of Cancer season, and under the influence of Mercury in retrograde. Sarha Desalme, crystal healer and founder of Paris’s Cristaux & Couleurs, shares with us the ritual to perform and the crystals to surround yourself with to make the most of this powerful lunar energy.
Why is this full moon special?
Sarha Desalme: The Full Moon is, by its very nature, a moment of fulfillment. Lunar energy is at its peak: it’s no longer about setting intentions (as with the New Moon), but about taking the time to reflect on the journey you’ve taken, to celebrate what you’ve experienced, and to give thanks for the lessons learned.
Even the most uncomfortable experiences have something to teach us. June 30’s full moon, which takes place in the sign of Capricorn, is a particularly powerful invitation to engage in emotional release. It’s the perfect time to identify what has been weighing us down over the past few weeks—fears, tensions, thought patterns, or emotions that have become too burdensome—so that we can consciously let them go.
In astrology, this lunar cycle is all the more interesting because the Moon is in a sign opposite its natural home. The Moon rules Cancer, the sign of emotion, intuition, sensitivity, and the feminine principle. Capricorn is its counterpoint: an earth sign, it emphasizes structure, clarity, discipline, and a long-term perspective. When the Full Moon illuminates Capricorn, it offers us the opportunity to view our emotions with greater perspective and maturity. This grounding energy allows us to take a genuine inner inventory: What emotions are present within me? Which ones sustain me? Which ones hold me back? What do I need to let go of in order to move forward more serenely? This Full Moon encourages us to transform our feelings into awareness.
Why perform a Full Moon ritual during this Full Moon in Capricorn?
SD: Performing a Full Moon ritual—whether it lasts ten minutes or an hour—is a way to create a space for introspection and self-awareness. You can meditate, write, or simply speak aloud what you’re grateful for and what you wish to release. Verbalizing your intentions amplifies their impact: Words require courage and help anchor your realizations more deeply in your consciousness. It’s a true emotional cleansing—a way to close one cycle with clarity and gratitude before opening the next one feeling lighter and more aligned.
When should you perform this ritual?
SD: You have a window of about 48 hours to benefit from the Full Moon’s influence. You can start as early as Sunday evening, June 28, and continue through Tuesday evening, June 30.
Which stones should you surround yourself with during this Full Moon in Capricorn on June 30, 2026?
SD: Three stones stand out: First, black moonstone. In astrology, the Moon rules Cancer, the sign opposite Capricorn on the zodiac axis. Working with moonstone, therefore, allows you to reconnect with lunar qualities: intuition, sensitivity, and introspection. Powerful and transformative, black moonstone helps shed light on unconscious patterns—sometimes accumulated since childhood—so you can break free from them.
Second, Hematite. This is the emblematic stone of Capricorn; it is composed of nearly 90% iron and symbolizes strength, construction, and endurance. Linked to the first chakra, it invites us to return to the material world, to the concrete, and to the notion of lasting foundations. While Capricorns possess a remarkable ability to move forward with discipline and a long-term vision, an imbalance can lead them to completely shut off their emotions. Hematite serves as a reminder that the goal is not to reject what we feel, but to give it its rightful place. When paired with moonstone, it helps identify the emotional patterns we wish to break down, soothe our emotional state, and lay the groundwork for a future that is more aligned—both personally and professionally.
