How the Pink Moon will impact each zodiac sign’s sleep, from energetic Aries to comfort-loving Cancer
As the Pink Moon approaches on 12th April at 8:22pm (US time) and 13th April at 9pm (UK time ) - brightest at 1:22 am, the powerful moon energy can have a significant impact on mood and sleep patterns.
Known for its potential to cause sleep disturbances, the Pink Full Moon might leave many tossing and turning through the night.
This zodiac Slumber Guide offers insights into how the Full Moon influences your sleep based on your star sign, helping you identify its impact on your sleep hygiene.
Sleep expert Martin Seeley from MattressNextDay shares how the Pink Moon will affect each sign and offers tailored advice on how to adjust your bedtime routine to better suit the traits of your zodiac sign, allowing you to sleep soundly under the Pink Moon.
Whether you're an energetic Aries or a comfort-loving Cancer, here are the best tips to optimise your sleep during the Full Moon.
Aries
Dates: 21st March to 19th April
Traits: Energetic, independent, adventurous
Pink Moon affect: Aries are fiery and hold a lot of energy. When a full moon hits, it could intensify their active mind making it harder to fall asleep.
Sleeping trait: Finding it hard to unwind from the day is common for an Aries. This can lead to a night of interrupted sleep.
Sleep tip: Exercise during the day to shake off any pent-up energy.
Environment: Create a distraction free zone to help unwind at night.
Practice: Create a simple, uncluttered space to help clear the mind before sleep.
Taurus
Dates: 20th April to 20th May
Traits: Grateful, sensual, supportive
Pink Moon affect: Being calm characters and needing to stay in routine, the Pink Moon could disrupt them.
Sleeping traits: Deep sleepers, a Taurus appreciates the importance of a good night’s sleep.
Sleeping tip: A Taurus is a socialite with a busy calendar. As much as you can, keep to the same bedtime every night to ensure that your social events don’t interfere with your sleep quality.
Environment: Investing in high quality items such as bedding, pillows and even calm scents like lavender is perfect for a Taurus.
Practice: Avoid caffeine after 3pm and limit your alcohol intake when socialising.
Gemini
Dates: 21st May to 20th June
Traits: Versatile, curious, impulsive
Pink Moon affect: The full moon for Geminis can heighten mental activity which can lead to overthinking or a restless night.
Sleeping traits: Geminis are light sleepers and easily disturbed throughout the night.
Sleeping tips: Calming their restless mind is the most important thing for a Gemini. Switch off devices one hour before bed.
Environment: White noise can help calm a Geminis mind and help induce calm.
Practice: Keeping a journal beside your bed to jot down any thoughts and ideas is a great way for a Gemini to ‘offload’ before bed.
Cancer
Dates: 21st June to 22nd July
Traits: Emotional, nurturing, imaginative
Pink Moon affect: Cancers can be restless and sensitive. The full moon could shake up their emotions, disrupting sleep.
Sleeping Traits: A Cancer can carry a lot of the emotion of the day to bed.
Sleeping tips: Practice meditation to help ease any tension or negative emotion that has accumulated throughout the day.
Environment: Geminis feel most secure in their home environment. Surround your space with home comforts that you can also take with you if you are away from home overnight.
Practice: Embrace self-care practices like skincare, a warm bath or even a 5-minute yoga session.
Leo
Dates: 23rd July to 22nd August
Traits: Confident, natural leaders, loyal
Pink Moon affect: Leo’s inner fire will intensify during the Full Moon making it harder for them to wind down.
Sleeping traits: A Leo doesn’t tend to sleep for long, however, when they do they fall into a deep sleep with vivid dreams.
Sleeping tips: Make sure the sleeping environment of a Leo is luxurious and bold just like them, so they can feel the maximum of comfort for bed.
Environment: Leos love being the centre of attention and to feel special, silk sheets and indulgent bedding is perfect for them.
Practice: A Leo gravitates towards gratitude and manifestation journals to wind down as they love making plans.
Virgo
Dates: 23rd August to 22nd September
Traits: Perfectionist, analytical, sensitive
Pink Moon affect: The Full Moon can bring a surge of mental energy for Virgos, which can lead to stress and anxiety making it difficult for them to relax and sleep.
Sleeping traits: A light sleeper that is easily disturbed.
Sleeping tips: Keep a clean organised space as a cluttered environment can disturb and impact sleep.
Environment: Minimalist décor and a tidy bedroom are perfect for a Virgo.
Practice: Try herbal teas such as chamomile to help relax with a mindful mediation to let go of daily stresses.
Libra
Dates: 23rd September to 22nd October
Traits: Artistic, adaptable
Pink Moon affect: Being highly social and focused on relationships, any emotions or social turbulences during the Full Moon can disrupt sleep.
Sleeping traits: A Libra tends to experience vivid dreams that wake them up throughout the night.
Sleeping tips: Libras are free spirits and most likely to nap. Try to avoid napping throughout the day so that your overnight sleep is not compromised.
Environment: Neutral tones and symmetry to promote a calming space.
Practice: A creative hobby before bed that serves as an act of mindfulness.
Scorpio
Dates: 23rd October to 21st November
Traits: Intense, mysterious, creative
Pink Moon affect: The Pink Moon may bring up unresolved emotions as Scorpios are sensitive causing them to have an emotional turmoil during the night.
Sleeping traits: A Scorpio loves sleep and can lie in until the afternoon.
Sleeping tips: A Scorpio is ruled by their heart. This leads them to feel emotions deeply. Finding an outlet to feel peace is crucial for a Scorpio.
Environment: Keeping the room dark and quiet to avoid all distractions.
Practice: Breath work to clear tension before sleep and note down any rising emotions in a bedside journal.
Sagittarius
Dates: 22nd November to 21st December
Traits: Independent, honest, optimistic
Pink Moon affect: Sagittarius are always seeking new experiences - this will be heightened on the weekend, making it harder for them to wind down.
Sleeping traits: Sleep can be restless for them, with Sag often dreaming of travel.
Sleeping tips: It is crucial that a Sagittarius burns off their energy throughout the day, so they do not feel restless at night.
Environment: A Sagittarius loves to see their accomplishments. Surrounding the room with items such as travel mementos is perfect.
Practice: Building a vision board before bed.
Capricorn
Dates: 22nd December to 19th January
Traits: Hardworking, ambitious, practical
Pink Moon affect: As they are hard workers and practical, the Pink Moon could apply more pressure or overthinking. They may find themselves struggling to switch off.
Sleeping traits: Sleep means a lot to Capricorns so having deep and disciplined sleep comes naturally to them.
Sleeping tips: A Capricorn loves routine, so keeping the same bedroom habits is perfect for them.
Environment: To have a practical sleeping space, a no-nonsense, simple bedroom is what suits them best.
Practice: A task that uses the mind such as a puzzle or sudoku.
Aquarius
Dates: 20th January to 18th February
Traits: Unique, curious, open-minded
Pink Moon affect: Aquarius are driven for progress and change. Their need for intellectual stimulation, will make it harder for them to fall asleep during the Pink Moon.
Sleeping traits: With a creative mind, an Aquarius can be easily disturbed throughout the night.
Sleeping tips: Focus on activities that calm the mind. Avoiding screens will help this a lot.
Environment: Sleeping with ambient lighting or fun décor, to make their bedroom unique.
Practice: Guided meditation between 5 - 30 minutes is all they need to navigate an overactive mind.
Pisces
Dates: 19th February to 20th March
Traits: Supportive, imaginative, kind
Pink Moon affect: Being highly in tune with their emotions, the Full Moon might stir up deep feelings, causing restlessness or vivid dreams that will interfere with sleep.
Sleeping traits: Pisces have a deep meaningful sleep being filled with dreams from their imaginative mind.
Sleeping tips: Soft music, candles and essential oils like lavender will help to create a dreamy place to rest.
Environment: To promote being more relaxed, soft textures and calming colours will help their minds slow down.
Practice: Being a water sign they are naturally drawn to water, a warm bath before bed can be extra soothing for them.
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