Supermoons 2022: What Does the Supermoon Mean Astrologically?

Co-authored by Stina Garbis and Madeleine Criglow

Last Updated: July 15, 2022 References

The moon is a significant aspect of astrology, so it's no wonder supermoons have special meaning as well. In fact, the term supermoon was originally coined by an astrologer, and many astrologers agree that it can have extra influence on a person's life and emotions. If you're curious about a supermoon's meaning in astrology, you've come to the right place. Read on for everything you need to know about this beautiful phenomenon.

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What do supermoons symbolize in astrology?

Supermoons enhance and deepen your emotions. In astrology, the moon represents your underlying emotions. Your moon sign, for example, represents your inner self (including your emotions, feelings, and natural instincts).^{[1]
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- Repressed feelings or desires may come to light during a supermoon.
- You may experience more tension in your relationship if you've been hiding from how you really feel.
- If a supermoon is in Aquarius, for example, you'll likely feel drawn to give back to your community or invest in creative pursuits.

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What is a supermoon?

A supermoon describes when the moon's orbit is closest to earth. Astronomers refer to this point on the moon's orbit as perigee. When the moon reaches perigee, the moon appears much larger than usual from earth. Some astronomers only refer to the closest new moon and full moon as supermoons, but many publications consider a moon a supermoon as long as it gets close to perigee (within about 90% of the closest point).^{[3]
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- The official term for a supermoon is perigee syzygy.
- A supermoon is usually about 224,000 miles (360,000 km) or closer to earth.
- There will be 2 supermoons in 2022.

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When are the supermoons in 2022?

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June 14th, 2022 - Supermoon in Sagittarius. The first supermoon of 2022 will be this coming June. This full moon is often referred to as the Strawberry Moon, as it is the last full moon of spring (the period when fruits and berries grow ripe).^{[4]
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- The supermoon will occur at 7:52 AM EST.
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July 13, 2022 - Supermoon in Capricorn. The second supermoon of 2022 will occur in July. This full moon is called the Buck Moon.^{[6]
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- The supermoon will occur at 2:38 PM EST.
- The Algonquin tribes originally called this full moon the Buck Moon since this period of summer is often when deer grow their new antlers.^{[8]
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- This full moon is also referred to as the Thunder Moon due to the common thunderstorms during this point of summer.^{[9]
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The History of Supermoons

The term supermoon was coined in 1979 by astrologer Richard Nolle. Historically, supermoons have been thought to influence seismic activity on earth, increasing the risk of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions (this myth has since been discredited by scientists). The supermoon does, however, increase the pull of ocean tides. Since the moon is closer to earth during a supermoon, its gravitational pull is stronger. This contributes to higher tides than usual.^{[10]
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- Though the term supermoon was originally coined by an astrologer, the term has since been adopted by scientists and astronomers.