The Sturgeon Moon, the full Moon of August, rises on Friday, August 28, 2026, reaching its peak at 12:18 a.m. EDT. (Time and Date⁠)

Named for the great lake sturgeon traditionally found in abundance in the Great Lakes during late summer, this Moon carries an ancient connection to water, survival, nourishment, and the rhythms of nature.

Our Sturgeon Moon invites us to pause and ask ourselves: What have I survived, and what am I ready to release?

Late summer is a threshold. The garden is overflowing, the days are beginning to shorten, and nature quietly reminds us that every season has its purpose. The Sturgeon Moon arrives with that same wisdom.

Growth does not mean holding onto everything we have gathered.

Sometimes growth means knowing what to let go of.

This particular Sturgeon Moon is especially powerful because it coincides with a deep partial lunar eclipse, with the greatest eclipse occurring at approximately 12:12 a.m. EDT, just minutes before the Moon reaches full illumination. (Farmers’ Almanac⁠)

An eclipse can be viewed as a moment when the familiar light is temporarily altered and an invitation to look inward and notice what has been hidden in the shadows.

✨ The Sturgeon Moon whispers:

You have survived the waters that once frightened you.
You have grown through seasons you thought would break you.
You do not have to carry everything into the next chapter.
Release what has completed its purpose.
Make room for what is waiting to grow.

This is a beautiful Moon for cleansing, protection, emotional release, gratitude, and setting intentions for the season ahead.

On the night of August 27, step outside if the sky is clear. Let the Moonlight find you. Take a few quiet breaths. Think about everything this year has taught you and then imagine placing the weight you no longer need into the Moon’s light.

You don’t have to know exactly what comes next.

Sometimes the most powerful magic is simply trusting that the next season will meet you when you are ready for it. 🌙

Peace,

Cath