The first Full Moon of February, the Snowy Full Moon is scheduled to reach its peak on Sunday the 9th.

Imbolc has passed, and we are at the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. But winter is far from over, and we can expect to see some of the worst storms of the season in the coming weeks. Hence where the Full Snow Moon earns its name!

Native Americans once called the February Full Moon the Hunger Moon, due to the limited amount of food available and the challenging hunting conditions at midwinter.

Our ancestors lived alongside and fully submerged in the elements. Continually at the mercy of nature and her harshness at this season. Today we are less likely to suffer from hunger, with a grocery store on every block. Nore are we to freeze to death in our comfortably heated homes or lose an appendage to frostbite on our commute to work.

Consider taking a moment of gratitude for your ancestors, as their success and ability to perceiver made your existence in this particular incarnation possible!

The Lunar and Solar Cycles in Norse Paganism:

Sol Goddess of the sun and Mani (Mah-nee) God of the Moon are the divinity of the sun and moon in Norse Mythology. There is very little known about the pair, however, it is said that together they form a sibling bond.

They both ride swiftly in horse-drawn chariots across the sky as they are being stalked by the wolves Skoll (Mockery) and Hait ( Hate). Occasionally it is said that the wolves catch up to them, which creates our solar and lunar eclipses.

Eventually, the wolves will seize Sol and Mani as the universe decays back into turmoil throughout Ragnarok.

After Ragnarok, the world is reborn, Sol and Mani were swallowed by the wolves Skoll and Hati, followed by the Norse Pantheons demise. With this rebirth, the beautiful daughter of Sol takes the responsibility that once belonged to her mother.

Triple Goddess Aspect:

In many Pagan traditions such as Wicca, there is a belief in the Goddess. She represents a Mother, Maiden, and Crone, each of her aspects aligns with a phase in the lunar cycle.

The goddess embodies the Mother at the time of the Full Moon, and like the earth, at this lunar phase, she is fertile and abundant.

The full moon is an ideal time to work spells for prosperity, success, and advancing. The energy of the Full Moon can also assist considerably with the birthing of new ideas and projects!

Simple Full Moon Rituals:

Charge your crystals under the light of the full moon.

Have a fire ceremony

Fire ceremonies are one of my favorites, and there are so many ways that you can perform them!

Candle Magic

Carve your intentions, wishes, runes, or symbols into the wax of a candle. You can make this even more powerful by incorporating color magic into your ceremony.

Candle Color Meanings:

Green, growth, health money

Red, passion, courage, strength

White, healing, spiritual assistance, cleansing ( or use a white candle in the place of any other color.)

Purple, power, wisdom, spirit

Blue, calm, relaxation

Black, protection, purification, self-esteem

Smoke Ceremony:

Build a fire in your fireplace or outside in a safe, designated fire pit. Write down everything you wish to birth into your life and be very specific. Create the clearest picture in your mind of what you want, speak the words you have written then release the paper to the flames. The smoke will carry your intentions and assist you in the manifesting process.

Water Rituals:

Take a candlelight ritual bath.

Try adding rose quartz crystals, coconut milk, Jasmin essential oil and chamomile to your bath!

Make your own Moon Water.

Moon water is water that has absorbed the light of the moon. Moon water is often used in spells, charging and anointing items, blessings and an alter offering.

Fill a clear jar with purified, spring or natural well water.

Infuse your energy into the water by stating your intentions.

You can add desired crystals and herbs to the water.

Cover the jar with a lid or fitted cloth and place directly under the moonlight.

Leave the water overnight so that it can absorb as much of the moon’s energy as possible.

Crystals For The Full Moon:

Moonstone: Femininity, fertility, moon magic, supports the heart and provides peace during worries and fear.

Clear Quartz: Cleansing, amplifying, healing, protects against negativity, cleanses and balances the chakras.

Selenite: Emotional stability, spirituality, opens the chakras, truth, and honesty, cleanses other stones.

Labradorite: Stone of magic, increases psychic abilities, shields and protects the aura, removes fear.

Amethyst: Promotes love and wisdome, blocks negative energy, increases intuition, eases stress, brings peace and balance.

Rose Quartz: Stone of love, self-confidence, and forgiveness.

The Lunar Cycle affects us all and has played a large roll in human history. Whether you identify as Wiccan, Norse Pagan, Druid, New Age or simply Spiritual the Full Moon has something to offer each of us. Even if it’s simply to grace us with its beauty or to give a reminder of our place in the universe.

I hope you have an extraordinary Full Snowy Moon, charged with magic, potential, and rejuvenation!

The Rocky Mountain Pagan