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The Snow Moon has always fascinated people with its mystical glow and symbolic meaning. But what is behind this special full moon in winter? We delve into the secrets of the Snow Moon and tell you when it can be seen and what myths surround it.
Snow Moon: Origins and meaning of the February full moon
We all know what a full moon and a new moon are, even without in-depth knowledge of astronomy. Many people are also familiar with the blood moon, when the Earth’s satellite takes on a fiery red hue. The term “snow moon”, on the other hand, has a completely different origin.
- The term “snow moon” goes back to the Native Americans. They used it to describe the full moon in the month of February.
- The background to this is that there is a full moon in the sky twelve times a year – so usually once a month.
- Hundreds of years ago, the full moons in the individual months were each given their own names. In the USA and Canada, there has always been particularly heavy snowfall in February. So the full moon in February was given the nickname Snow Moon.
- Incidentally, the full moon in January is called the Wolf Moon. In the first month of the year, many wolves are on the lookout for food and come particularly close to humans.
- Unlike the blood moon, these names are not derived from the appearance of the moon. Rather, they are characteristic features that the respective season brings with it.
Rituals for the snow moon: Using the power of the moon
The snow moon offers a special opportunity to create rituals that aim for renewal and clarity. Use this time to focus on inner cleansing and new beginnings.
- A simple ritual can be writing down your intentions or goals for the coming period to gain clarity.
- You can also practice meditation under the moonlight to find inner peace and focus.
- Another ritual is to burn dried herbs such as sage to banish negative energies and make way for new ones.
