The Red Moon is a spectacle of nature so impressive that it has inspired great films, such as Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021) by Ana Lily Amirpour. Of course there is a scientific explanation behind this event, but the spiritual meaning is almost as important as its technical meaning. So, here we will tell you everything you need to know about the Red Moon that is approaching on the night of March 28, 2024.

Thanks to the first eclipse of the year that we saw on March 25, the Moon will turn reddish three nights later. In general, this phenomenon repeats itself three times annually, but each date symbolizes something differentsince it coincides with various constellations. Although it is not harmful to the eyes to contemplate it without protection, it can cause unwanted effects on an energetic level when directly exposed to it.

Astronomical explanation of the Red Moon

The Moon sometimes takes on a reddish hue when there is a lunar eclipse, as the Earth blocks the passage of light from the Sun to the Moon. This causes “the light that illuminates it to pass through the Earth’s atmosphere, then scatters blue light and directs red light toward the Moon,” according to Exploratorium, a site specializing in eclipses that works directly with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Exploratorium also explains why the red color is sometimes more intense than others: «It depends on where the Moon is in the Earth’s shadow; it looks intense red when it is in the darkest part of the shadow, called umbra, and a light red tint if it is in partial shadow, or penumbra.»

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Astrological meaning of the Red Moon

Also known as Blood Moon, this natural phenomenon passion in its different types is attributed to him (sexual, work, artistic, emotional, etc.). For this reason, the Mayans considered that this Moon symbolized the war between the gods, while the Aztecs thought that the Red Moon occurred when day and night fought a battle.

Therefore, you must be very careful make passionate decisions. Don’t call your ex, quit, or fight with someone just because you feel too excited for no other reason. Better breathe before acting and remember that these are the effects of the Red Moon speaking.