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A Rare Full Blue Micromoon Is Coming This Weekend, and Astrologers Say It Could Be Intense

The May 31 blue moon in Sagittarius is expected to bring release, clarity, and a push toward something bigger.

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You’ve likely heard the saying “once every blue moon,” but do you know where it comes from? While the phrase itself is essentially synonymous with “once in a while,” it references a specific type of rare full moon.

Blue moons are full moons that take place every two-and-a-half to three years or so, but there are two separate types of blue moons: seasonal blue moons and monthly blue moons.

This weekend’s upcoming blue moon is a monthly blue moon, which is the second full moon in a calendar month. Occurring in the sign of Sagittarius, it’s believed to bring a powerful release and exciting, adventurous energy. 

But not only is it a blue moon, but it’s also a micromoon. I know, I know…I’m throwing a lot of terms at you right now. Let’s break them all down.

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