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The Capricorn New Moon: The Architect of Destiny and the Sacred Mountain

The first New Moon of the year arrives on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in the steadfast and ambitious sign of Capricorn. While the recent Wolf Moon had us looking inward at our emotional foundations, this New Moon shifts our gaze toward the horizon of our greatest ambitions. As the first lunar seeding point of 2026, this is the moment we stop dreaming about the future and start building the scaffolding to reach it.

This lunation activates the energy of the cardinal earth sign, Capricorn, bringing a grounding focus to themes of integrity, discipline, legacy, and long-term mastery. New Moons are a time of initiation and quiet planting; this one asks us to identify the “Mountain” we intend to climb this year and to commit to the steady, patient work required to reach the summit.

Let this Capricorn New Moon guide you to become the architect of your own destiny, honoring the wisdom of time and the power of a disciplined spirit as you lay the first stones of your 2026 legacy.

New Moon: The Silent Seed and the Void

Every month, the New Moon marks the beginning of a fresh lunar cycle, a time when the moon sits in darkness, invisible to the eye. This phase represents the void, the fertile soil, and the moment of pure potential. It is a sacred time for inward reflection and intention-setting, where the seeds we plant in the darkness of our spirit will eventually bloom under the light of the following full moon.

The New Moon is a call to begin again. It is the breath before the word, the stillness before the movement. Because this is the first New Moon of the calendar year, it carries the unique weight of “The Great Beginning.” It is the energetic launchpad for your entire 2026 timeline, urging you to get serious about your intentions and to ensure they are built on a foundation of truth rather than fleeting desire.

Capricorn: The Sign of the Mountain and the Mastery

Each new moon takes on the characteristics of the zodiac sign it inhabits. Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac, is ruled by Saturn, the planet of time, karma, and structure. Symbolized by the Sea-Goat—a creature with the tail of a fish to navigate deep emotional waters and the hooves of a goat to scale the highest peaks—Capricorn embodies the duality of spiritual depth and material mastery.

As a cardinal earth sign, Capricorn is the initiator of tangible results. It doesn’t just want to talk about goals; it wants to see the blueprint, the budget, and the schedule. This sign governs the Tenth House of career, public reputation, and legacy, urging us to take responsibility for our lives and to act with the authority of someone who knows their worth and their purpose.

The Capricorn Constellation

In Greek mythology, Capricorn is linked to the god Pan, who is often depicted as partially goat-like. Pan is said to have the upper body of a human and the lower body of a goat. In one story, Pan dived into a river to escape the monster Typhon, but only transformed part of himself, becoming half goat and half fish. Zeus was amused by this and placed the image among the stars as the constellation Capricornus. The constellation is also sometimes associated with Amalthea, the goat that nursed Zeus after his mother saved him from his father, Cronos. Amalthea’s broken horn was transformed into the cornucopia, or “horn of plenty”.

Capricorn the mythical Seagoat

Capricorns are symbolized by the sea goat, a mythological creature with the body of a goat and tail of a fish. We often think of Capricorns as high achievers or business-oriented workhorses. This speaks to the goat aspect of their sea-goat symbol. Goats are scrappy, and some of them are capable of climbing to great heights. The fishtail portion of the sea-goat, on the other hand, holds the ocean and the vast, almost spiritual world that lies beneath it. This imagery speaks to Capricorn’s ability to navigate both the material and emotional realms. It’s the job of the Capricorn to strike a balance between these two realms of earthly achievements and spiritual truth.

The First New Moon of 2026: The Master Builder

The January New Moon is often called the “Initiator’s Moon.” Coming directly after the emotional release of the Wolf Moon, it serves as the cosmic “Monday morning” of the year. This name reminds us that true magic requires structure. While inspiration gets us started, it is the Capricornian qualities of persistence and discipline that actually bring our visions into physical reality.

The significance of this being the first New Moon of the year cannot be overstated. It acts as a Master Blueprint for the months to come. This is the moment to look at your New Year’s resolutions and strip away the ones that were made out of guilt or social pressure. Capricorn demands Integrity—only plant what you are actually willing to water, weed, and wait for. This is the moon for those ready to play the “Long Game” and build a life that lasts.

Themes of the Capricorn New Moon

This lunation brings the essential themes of discipline, authority, and legacy to the forefront, urging us to take command of our path with the maturity of a true master. Under this dark moon, we are invited to stop waiting for permission and to start acting as the primary authority in our own lives.

  • Radical Responsibility: This moon demands that we stop looking outward for excuses and start looking inward for solutions. Radical responsibility is the act of fully owning your current circumstances—even the ones that feel unfair—and realizing that you possess the sovereign power to change them through disciplined, consistent action. It is about shifting from a passive participant to the conscious creator of your reality, acknowledging that every choice you make today is a brick in the wall of your tomorrow.
  • Long-Term Strategy: Capricorn energy is the antithesis of the “quick fix.” This New Moon encourages us to lift our eyes from the immediate distractions of the day and shift our focus from “instant gratification” to “sustainable success.” It asks the piercing question: What will matter to you five years from now? By planning with a decade in mind rather than just a week, you align yourself with the slow, unstoppable power of the mountain, ensuring that the seeds you plant now have the root system necessary to weather any storm.
  • Boundaries as Power: In the realm of the Sea-Goat, a boundary is not a wall to keep people out, but a container to keep your magic in. This lunation teaches us to use the word “no” as a sacred tool of preservation, protecting our time, focus, and energy for the specific tasks that serve our ultimate summit. By setting firm limits on what (and who) gets access to your spirit, you create the quiet, concentrated environment required for true greatness to grow.
  • Integrity and Mastery: This is a call to move beyond “good enough” and strive for genuine excellence. Mastery is the result of honing your craft when no one is watching and ensuring that your external actions align perfectly with your internal values. This New Moon asks you to check the foundation of your intentions: are you building something that reflects your soul’s truth, or just something that looks good from the outside? True Capricorn mastery is found when your public reputation is a mirror of your private integrity.

What to Be Cautious Of

While Capricorn energy is incredibly productive, its shadow side can lead to coldness, perfectionism, or a “work-at-all-costs” mentality. Be wary of falling into the trap of Self-Criticism, where you judge your progress so harshly that you lose the joy in the journey. There is also a risk of Rigidity, where you become so focused on your “plan” that you stop listening to your intuition or the needs of your body. Lastly, beware of Status Obsession; ensuring your goals are born from your soul’s purpose rather than a desire to impress others or satisfy a “should.”

Correspondences for the Capricorn New Moon

CategoryCorrespondence
PlanetSaturn ♄ – The taskmaster of the zodiac, governing time and structure.
ElementEarth – Grounding our intentions into physical, tangible reality.
ModalityCardinal – The spark of leadership and the drive to start new projects.
SymbolThe Sea-Goat – Navigating both the depths of the soul and the heights of success.
ColorsDark Green, Black, Slate Grey, and Deep Brown – The colors of earth and ancient stone.
Motto“I Use” – Utilizing resources and time with wisdom and efficiency.
ChakraRoot Chakra – For grounding, stability, and our sense of safety in the world.
HerbsComfrey, Patchouli, Vetiver, and Pine – For endurance, protection, and grounding.
StonesOnyx, Black Tourmaline, Garnet, and Smoky Quartz – To anchor power and ward off negativity.
TarotThe Devil (Breaking chains) and The World (Completion and Mastery).
HouseTenth House – The sector of career, legacy, and our public standing.

How to Connect to the Capricorn New Moon

Connecting with this moon requires a blend of practical planning and ritual grounding. You might begin with a Blueprint Ritual, where you write out your primary goal for 2026 and list the “stones” (milestones) required to build it. Follow this with a Rooting Meditation, standing barefoot on the earth or sitting on the floor to visualize your energy sinking deep into the bedrock of the world. To honor the theme of legacy, engage in Ancestral Wisdom work, asking your hardworking ancestors for their endurance and grit. Finally, perform a Boundary Blessing, using salt to create a perimeter around your workspace or home, reclaiming your time as a sacred resource for your mastery.

  • Lunar magic
  • Ritual moon bath
  • set intentions and SMART goals 
  • Launch the business or release a product you have always wanted to do
  • Connect to your Root chakra
  • Perform some snow and ice magic
  • Shadow work based on ambition, goals, direction, success ,and releasing perfectionism. If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here;  you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; or you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
  • Elemental magic with the element of earth
  • Divination like tarot and runes or bone casting
  • Discipline includes self love so practice self love to boost your self worth 
  • Focus on abundance
  • Meditation and visualization work with the mythical seagoat as your guide
  • Start a savings account, budget, and do financial planning
  • Start a new daily routine, shake up your schedule, reorganize your home/life/schedule
  • moonlight bathe in the nude
  • Work with the balance and duality of light and darkness during the winter season
  • Celebrate all your recent successes
  • Cast spells to increase discipline and make commitments to yourself to take the steps to meet your goals
  • set boundaries and take control of your life
  • Make a simmer pot to bring in ambition, hard work, and focus
  • Get outside, do some grounding and/or earthing in the winter landscape
  • Create a spell jar to bring success to your life, career, business, or for the new year
  • Do candle magic with green candles
  • Have some fun with sex magic tonight to manifest
  • Do things to further your career like apply for a promotion or new job, update your resume, or create your business plan
  • Astral projection and travel
  • Do a chord cutting to let go of perfectionism or a binding
  • Refresh your altar
  • Do self reflection on the past year and for the future year ahead using shadow work and mirror magic
  • Define your ambitions, goals, and dreams

Shadow Work Questions

Use these prompts to journey into the darker, hidden corners of your ambition. Capricorn’s light is often sober and honest; use this moon to peel back the layers of your “public mask” and see what is truly driving your climb.

  • The Fear of the Summit: Where am I intentionally playing “small” or self-sabotaging because I am actually afraid of the weight of responsibility that comes with true success? Sometimes, we stay at the base of the mountain not because we lack the skill to climb, but because we aren’t sure we want to be the person who has to maintain the peak. Reflect on whether your “failures” are actually subconscious attempts to stay safe and hidden.
  • Decaying Structures: What “old structures,” outdated beliefs, or repetitive habits in my daily life am I still clinging to that actually block my ascent? We often try to build new lives on top of old, crumbling foundations. Identify the specific routines, relationships, or mental loops that have become too heavy to carry upward. What must be demolished so that a stronger scaffolding can be built?
  • The Wrong Mountain: Am I exhausting myself climbing a mountain that actually belongs to me, or am I trying to reach a summit that someone else—a parent, a partner, or society—chose for me? It is a tragedy to reach the top only to realize you don’t like the view. Dig deep into your motivations: Is your “ambition” fueled by your soul’s calling, or a desperate need for external validation and “status”?
  • The Chronos Connection: How can I cultivate a relationship with “Time” (ruled by Saturn/Chronos) that feels like a sacred partnership rather than a frantic race or a heavy burden? Many of us view time as an enemy to be beaten. Reflect on how you can shift into “deep time”—the understanding that things take exactly as long as they need to. Where are you rushing, and what would happen if you trusted the timing of your own evolution?
  • The Definition of Mastery: What does “Mastery” truly look like in my life, and what is the very first, smallest, most practical step I can take toward it today? Mastery is not a destination; it is a devotion to the process. Strip away the grand fantasies and look at the raw data of your life. What is one tiny, disciplined action you can commit to daily that will move the needle toward your legacy?

The Master Builder’s Prayer: An Invocation for Integrity

Beneath the first New Moon of 2026, I stand on the bedrock of my own potential.

I call upon the energy of the Architect and the wisdom of the Earth to guide my hand as I draft the blueprint for my year. I release the need for instant results and embrace the beauty of the long, steady climb. I honor the lessons of the past and the time it takes for greatness to take root.

I claim my authority. I claim my discipline. I claim my right to build a life that stands the test of time. May my boundaries be firm, my integrity be unshakable, and my spirit be as resilient as the mountain. I plant my intentions in this fertile darkness, knowing that with every patient step, I am already arriving.

And so it is.

Blueprint for Success Ritual

This ritual is designed to help you transition from the “dreaming” phase of the New Year into the “building” phase. It uses the element of Earth to solidify your intentions into the physical world.

Timing: Best performed on the night of January 18th, or within 48 hours of the New Moon. Tools Needed:

  • A piece of high-quality paper or cardstock.
  • A black pen (representing Saturn/Authority).
  • A small stone, rock, or crystal (Onyx, Obsidian, or even a pebble from your yard).
  • A single candle (Green for growth, Brown for grounding, or Black for protection).

Step 1: Clearing the Workspace

Before you begin, physically clear your desk or altar. Capricorn cannot build in chaos. Wipe down the surface with salted water or cedar smoke. Set your tools down intentionally. Light your candle and say:

“I clear the path for my highest work. I prepare the ground for my lasting legacy.”

Step 2: Drafting the Mountain (The Blueprint)

Sit in silence for a moment and visualize the “Mountain” of your 2026 goals. Don’t think about what you want; think about what you are willing to work for.

  • The Peak: On the top third of your paper, draw a large, bold triangle. At the very tip of this mountain, write your Primary Aim for the year in one clear sentence (e.g., “I am a successful, published author” or “I am financially sovereign and debt-free”).
  • The Foundation: Along the bottom edge of the triangle, write three Core Values. These are the “bedrock” that will keep you from falling when things get difficult. (Examples: Consistency, Integrity, Resilience).

Step 3: Laying the Stones (Practical Action)

Inside the belly of the mountain, draw three rectangular “Foundation Stones.” In each stone, write a practical, non-negotiable habit you will commit to during this lunar cycle.

  • Note: These shouldn’t be “results,” but “actions.” Instead of “lose weight,” write “walk for 20 minutes daily.” Instead of “make money,” write “spend one hour daily on my business plan.”

Step 4: The Stone Activation

Take your physical stone/crystal and hold it tightly in your dominant hand. Close your eyes and breathe into your Root Chakra (the base of your spine).

  • Visualize your goal at the peak of the mountain.
  • Feel the effort, the sweat, and the eventual triumph of the climb.
  • Transfer that energy—the grit and the determination—into the stone. Imagine the stone becoming incredibly heavy with the weight of your commitment.

Step 5: The Master Builder’s Invocation

While still holding the stone over your paper, recite the invocation with a firm, authoritative voice:

“I stand on the bedrock of my own potential. I am the Architect and the Builder. I release the fleeting and embrace the enduring. I honor the time it takes for greatness to take root. My boundaries are firm, my integrity is unshakable, and my spirit is as resilient as the mountain. As I lay this first stone, my ascent begins. And so it is.”

Step 6: Setting the Foundation

Place your paper on your altar or a safe shelf. Set the physical stone directly on top of the “Peak” you wrote. This “weights” your intention down into the physical realm.

Step 7: Closing and First Action

Extinguish your candle (don’t blow it out—snuff it, to keep the energy contained). To truly honor Capricorn, take one tiny, 5-minute action toward your goal immediately after finishing the ritual. Send that email, organize that one drawer, or write that first paragraph. This proves to the Universe you are ready to work.

Capricorn New moon and duality

Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look for the duality in that energy and how I can connect to it. This includes the new moon and the energy of the zodiac sign it currently is in. First, the energy of Capricorn we see duality not only in it’s symbol the sea goat but, also in one of the main themes Capricorn represents; ambition. The sea goat like we talked about earlier is a mythical being that literally represents the duality of the material realm and the emotional or mythical realm. Others even believe the sea goat represents the duality of human existence through evolution, starting in the sea and than moving upwards onto land. Than there is the duality of ambition. While ambition is a very wanted thing. It is pivotal to our motivation, getting things done, and thriving in our life. But, on the other hand it also can cloud our mind, narrow our view/vision, damage our relationships, and lead to burn out by not caring for ourselves properly.

Second, the new moon itself is all about duality and illuminating the night sky in both light and shadows. The new moon is all about rebirth, renewal, and the beginning of a new cycle, which puts you in a transitional liminal space, energy, and time. In order for you to be in a space to begin again, to transition, and be reborn you had to just come from an ending and death.

This new moon in Capricorn has another layer of duality with it being the last one of the year. This new moon in Capricorn ushers us across a threshold holding us in a unique pocket of liminal space. A pocket of time when we are still in one year but, just about to move to another year. From 2024 to 2025. From closing to opening. Ending to new beginning. Guiding us towards a new cycle and turning of the wheel to begin. Balancing us in both the seen and unseen, in frequency and matter, and the psychic and the physical as we do.

Final Thoughts for the Capricorn New Moon

As the first New Moon of 2026 fades into the stillness of the winter sky on January 18th, let it serve as a profound reminder that the climb itself is just as sacred as the summit. We often become so obsessed with the trophy at the top that we forget the character is forged in the ascent. This lunar cycle is a cosmic invitation to stop looking for shortcuts and instead pick up your tools with intention. It is a time to trust the quiet strength of your own bones and begin the patient, methodical work of building a life of substance—one that can withstand the winds of change because its foundations were laid in truth.

Under the velvet, dark sky of the Architect, you are being handed the silver pen to draft your own destiny. This is not a moment for fleeting wishes, but for deep, soul-level commitments. Use this “dark phase” of the moon to secure your boundaries, protect your vital energy from unnecessary distractions, and move into the remainder of the year with the steady, unyielding heart of a mountain. The void of the New Moon is not empty; it is a fertile space waiting for your command. How will you use this sacred silence to blueprint a legacy that outlasts the season and stands for years to come?

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Alchemizing the Fire: Using Your 2026 Word of the Year to Rule Your Reality

It’s hard to believe another year has gone by! As we welcome in a new calendar year it’s important to choose your word of the year! If you haven’t already chosen a word of the year now is the time to do it! Choosing a word of the year allows you to look back on your hopes and dreams for the year. You have the chance to set the stage for the year to come and focus on what you need most in your life right now. Your word of the year can help you set goals that share a common theme. Ideally, your word of the year should be something that inspires you to reach your goals, chase your dreams, and drives you to live a fuller life. I truly believe that choosing a word of the year can be one of the most powerful things you can do in terms of goal setting , manifestation, and personal growth when the new year comes around each time.

Why choose a word of the year?

In life, you can’t just wish for your dreams to come true. You need to commit to them, create a plan, and implement a system to make your goals a success. There are countless ways to do this. One that I find to be incredibly useful is to include a New Year’s word to constantly remind me of them and keep them at the forefront of my mind. Choosing a Word of the Year is like picking a theme or central idea you want to focus on for the whole year. It’s a simple way to remind yourself of what’s important and what you want to achieve or change in your life—like having a personal motto or slogan.

When you choose a word, it is usually what you need more of, what you want to focus on, or what you need to improve on. A lot of the time, my word has been blaringly obvious. It helps me gain clarity on my goals, my personal development plan, and stay committed to my goals all year long. This method I have been using for years has now become a cornerstone to the foundation of all my goal setting and manifestation work for each year to come. If all that’s not enough reasons to set a word of the year, I don’t know what is!

How do you choose your word of the year?

Choosing a word of the year doesn’t have to be hard. Your word of the year just needs to provide you with inspiration for the direction you desire this next year to go!

First step is to, reflect on the past year and on the next year ahead. Make sure you look at the highs and the lows of from the past year. Look at what worked and what didn’t. Be authentic and honest with yourself about how the past year truly made you feel. Don’t hide from yourself to try and make yourself feel more accomplished then maybe the last year went as well. But, also don’t let yourself get fixated on the things that didn’t come to fruition through manifestation. Instead be willing to see through your eyes with clarity, the lessons they have taught you as this chapter comes to a close. Below are some of the questions I have used from year to year to pick out my word of the year. Use any of them that speak out to your soul or come up with your very own!

  • What do you want to do or accomplish the most in the next year?
  • What was the overall feel of last year?
  • Is there something you want more of or don’t want in teh next year?
  • How do you want to feel by the end of next year?
  • Is there something important you want more of from the past year?
  • Is there something you cherish you want more of from the past year?
  • What skills did you learn in the past year you want to use in the next one? What new ones would you like to learn?
  • What was the biggest lesson you learned in 2025?
  • What is the biggest lesson you wish to learn in 2026?
  • What core value of yours do yo wish to focus on this next year?
  • What feeling fits the goals of every area of your life?
  • What is the biggest blockage you need to remove in 2026 to manifest your dream life?
  • How do you want to describe your life by the end of 2026?
  • How would you describe the year 2025 in one word by the end of it?
  • What was the best things you manifested in 2025?
  • What is the biggest thing you need in your life to meet all your goals in 2026?
  • What major life changes happened in 2025? What ones do you wish to happen in 2026?
  • What was the greatest challenge you had to overcome in 2025?

Once we have taken the time to sit and reflect with our feelings and thoughts for the past year and then how we want to create the year unfolding ahead. It’s time to sit down and start to get a rough picture of how you want your goals to take shape in the year ahead. This step is crucial. If you don’t know what you want to accomplish, it’s going to be extremely difficult to reflect on your accomplishments and assess if you were successful. While you are doing this make sure to take a close look at each of your goals and try to find any connections between them. If you start to see a link now you may start to see your word of the year start to take form and reveal itself to you. Take a look at some of the categories below to help you start to brainstorm your goals. If you need help to learn more about what goals are you can read my guide about them here.

  • Finance
  • Parenting
  • Relationship(s)
  • Travel
  • Home Improvement
  • Self-Care/ self-love
  • Health
  • Career
  • Self-Development
  • Mental health
  • Healing journey
  • business
  • hobbies
  • political activism
  • Spiritual well being
  • Learning/knowledge/education
  • family
  • fun
  • cleaning/organization
  • pets

Now that you reflected on your past year, what you want in the next one ahead, and started to shape your goals for the new year. It is time a create a list . Create a list of one words that fit the feeling of the things you have written down. I like to do this brain dump style. How I do this is I read my answers to the question from above. Then without judgement, fear, or trying to control what comes I pick up my pen and just let the words come. I write down every single one that comes. Now, it is time for you to do the same. Don’t judge any of them that come, you never know which one may sneak up and surprise you. Below you will find a list of ALOT but, certainly not all of the words I have had come to me throughout the years. If any of them are glittering to you on this new day as an unknown year unfolds take them and add them to your list as well.

  • balance
  • compassion
  • commitment
  • acceptance
  • release
  • heal
  • Focus
  • Clarity
  • growth
  • perspective
  • integrate
  • magic
  • learn
  • dream
  • cultivate
  • prosper
  • shine
  • conquer
  • embrace
  • peace
  • simplify
  • create
  • accept
  • explore
  • adventure
  • expand
  • evolve
  • hustle
  • Cherish
  • rest
  • reflect
  • bloom
  • confidence
  • self love
  • thrive
  • elevate
  • inspire
  • persevere
  • forgive
  • encourage
  • connect
  • consistency
  • renew
  • enough
  • alignment
  • boundaries
  • pause
  • seek
  • gratitude
  • speak
  • wander
  • ground
  • allow
  • be
  • believe
  • authenticity
  • honesty
  • success
  • softness
  • family
  • me
  • build
  • devoted
  • Fight
  • Flexibility
  • fulfill
  • fun
  • habit
  • health
  • home
  • imagine
  • divinity
  • illuminate
  • indulge
  • lift
  • no
  • now
  • observe
  • progress
  • sparkle
  • trust
  • surrender
  • rebuild
  • teach
  • together
  • fight
  • unfold
  • wild
  • accepting
  • aware
  • justice
  • brave
  • curious
  • Disciplined
  • Empowered
  • Happy
  • Intuitive
  • invested
  • Wealthy
  • nourishing
  • motivated

Now that you have this long list of words in front of you it time to narrow down your favorites. However you choose to do this is up to you. Whether you meditate, use a pendulum, simply sit and reflect on them or something else. Narrow it down to a few or handful of your favorites to choose from.

Drum roll…. Now is the time we have been waiting for. It is time to choose the word that you can commit to as the next year unfolds. As you choose your word you need to make sure you have a strong pull to it so, you feel you can truly commit to it. If you can’t commit to focusing on your word, then you won’t live up to your goals for the new year. You won’t make changes or put the effort forward Make sure, that your word just feels like it fits. Some years you’ll need a more active word because you’re in a season of growing. While others will be quieter and slower as you are in a season of reflection and introspection. So, make sure the one it is you choose sings to your soul and is one you can really commit to in the long year ahead.

My 2026 Word of the Year: Sovereignty

After reflecting on the steady foundation of Consistency I built throughout 2025, I felt a new call for the year ahead. The word singing to my soul for 2026 is Sovereignty.

What is Sovereignty? It is the state of being self-governing and independent. To live with sovereignty means to be the ultimate authority in your own life—acting from a place of internal alignment rather than external pressure. It is about owning your space, your choices, and your power.

Alchemizing the Fire of 2026 2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse, a cycle known for its intense momentum, passion, and rapid change. My goal is to use that fiery energy to alchemize the healing and transformation of this past year into true divine sovereignty.

I plan to achieve this by focusing on four core foundations:

  • Who I am: Reconnecting with my authentic identity.
  • What I want: Clarifying my deepest desires without apology.
  • What I know: Trusting my intuition and inner wisdom.
  • The skills I have: Utilizing the tools I’ve spent years mastering to build the life I deserve.

The Power of Living Sovereignly Choosing sovereignty as a guiding light offers profound benefits for our growth:

  • Decisive Boundaries: It empowers you to say “no” to what drains you and “yes” to what fuels you.
  • Inner Authority: You stop seeking external validation and start trusting your own compass.
  • Emotional Freedom: By owning your reactions, you become less susceptible to the whims of the world around you.
  • Radical Responsibility: Sovereignty allows you to take full ownership of your success and your happiness.

As we move into this high-energy year, I am stepping into my own light, fueled by the Fire Horse and anchored by the strength I’ve built.

Why I Chose Sovereignty for 2026

In 2025, my goal was Consistency, and it became the anchor I didn’t know I was going to desperately need. I went into that year thinking consistency was about checking off lists; I didn’t realize it would be the lifeline that kept me afloat during the most jarring spiritual awakening of my life.

Turning 33 and moving through my “Christ Year” brought a Kundalini rising that stripped me to my core. I was rebuilt in ways I never saw coming—parts of me died so that new versions of me could be born. This transformation happened while I was navigating the “absolute chaos” of reality: parenting and homeschooling a gifted child, working multiple jobs, running my business, and holding up my end of a marriage that, for the first time, wasn’t the solid rock I usually lean on.

Because I committed to consistency, I learned to ride those waves. I found the grace to listen to my intuition, stepping back for self-care when the energy was too much, which actually allowed me to surpass the goals I had set for myself. Consistency gave me the resilience to show up for my son, my passion, and my business even when I felt I had nothing left.

From Resilience to Royalty

Now, that consistency has led me to this moment. I am no longer just “showing up”—I am ready to rule.

I chose Sovereignty for 2026 because I am done hiding my magic. The healing and the “stripping down” of the past year have prepared me to step onto my own throne. Sovereignty is about reclaiming the power I’ve been building and allowing it to be seen in a way that no longer seeks permission or fears being “too much.”

In 2026, I am committing to:

  • Owning My Magic: Stepping fully into my role as a mystic to guide others through alchemy, sharing my knowledge and energy with authority.
  • Commanding My Worth: Allowing my self-worth to be the magnet that attracts every blessing, opportunity, and resource needed to bring my dreams into reality.
  • Ruling My Realm: Managing my life, my business, and my energy from a place of internal command—without doubt, without cruelty, and without the need for external validation.

The Fire Horse of 2026 demands movement and power. By focusing on the foundations of who I am and what I’ve learned through the fires of 2025, I am stepping into my divine sovereignty. I am no longer just surviving the chaos; I am the architect of my own reality.

What Does Living Sovereignly Look Like to Me in 2026?

It means standing as the ultimate authority in my own life. It means that every action I take is no longer just a habit, but a conscious choice made from my center. If 2025 was about the discipline of showing up, 2026 is about the power I wield now that I’ve arrived.

This year, I am building upon the five-year cycle of evolution, growth, and the alchemizing of my suffering. I am honoring the sacred container of my business and the massive progress I have made by finally allowing myself to lead it with total conviction. I will no longer ask for permission to be successful or wait for a “sign” to claim what is mine.

Living my Sovereignty means:

  • Commanding My Energy: I will take action rooted in my worth, regardless of the “noise” of the outside world.
  • Trusting My Magic: I am letting go of the self-doubt and the “imposter” narrative. A sovereign does not wonder if they belong on the throne; they simply sit.
  • Releasing Control for Command: I am letting go of the frantic need to control every outcome and perfectionism. Instead, I am stepping into command—a state of being where I trust my foundations enough to handle whatever the “Fire Horse” year throws my way.
  • Radical Authenticity: I am practicing what I preach by living as a Mystic who is fully integrated. I am no longer hiding my gifts to make others comfortable; I am letting my power be seen.

Consistency was the bridge that brought me here, but Sovereignty is the destination. This year, I commit to ruling my realm with honesty, grace, and an unshakable belief in my own divine right to thrive. In 2026, I am not just a participant in my life—I am its Queen.

How to use your word of the year?

Now, that you have gone through the steps and reflection to get to your word of the year what do you do? How do you incorporate this word into your life, manifestation and goal setting for the new year waiting to unfold. How do you take this one little word and have it be the corner stone of your dreams coming true, goals being met, and lasting change taking root? That is really truly going to depend on you and what you need. Think about what works best for you. Below are some of the things I have done in the past years you can try. Just listen to that little voice in your head and heart telling you which way to go.

  • My personal favorite, . If you haven’t learned how to create one to transform you year completely check out my guide here.
  • A lot of people like to call them vision boards but, I prefer to use goal boards. Using this term creates a much more urgent sense to complete what is on them instead of making them a some day dream. So, make sure when you create yours for this year your new word of the year you just chose inspires everything on it and is in the center of the board.
  • Are you a bullet journal fanatic like I am? Do you live your life on the pages of that journal? Why not put your world all over it? I do. I add it to the front o f the page and across every single margin so I see it every year.
  • Don’t use a bullet journal then write it on your planner, your calendar, or put on the notepad on your phone or lock screen as a home screen saver.
  • Use your word of the year to be the center of your goal setting mind map. This is one I love to do year after year. I take the word I choose then in the center of a page I write how can I…fill in this years word.. this years number. So for this year it said How can have sovereignty in 2026? Then around that question I make boxes for each categories of goals and answer the question for each one. This helps me guide with clarity the goals I should focus on in 2026.
  • Let your word of the year be the guide and center focus of the SMART goals you set for 2026. To learn more about SMART goals and how to set them check out my guide here.
  • , you use for the next year.
  • Another great idea is to create a list of books to read that support your word of the year. If you aren’t a book person then do a list of podcasts, YouTube videos, or documentaries instead.
  • That bullet journal we talked about earlier why not go and pick out 12 monthly quotes that align with your word of the year. use one each month and write it in your bullet journal , on your bathroom mirror, create a phone lock screen, or write it on your monthly calendar page. You can find daily motivation quotes on my Pinterest page to sift through.
  • Are you ready to do some extra introspection and reflection with the new year? Use your word of year to create journal prompts or as you focus with shadow work . If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here;  you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
  • Write your word on multiple pieces of small paper and seal them in a jar you decorate to pull out on days when you need to remember your focus for the year.
  • Take your word of the year and write it on sticky notes and place them all over your home to remind you of what is when you need it and you can’t forget it. You could even write it in the inside of your wrist. I have done that from time to time. I suggest don’t use permanent marker or sharpie. I have had it end up on my face by the morning while I sleep through transference. Not fun to try and wash off!
  • Are you more of a person who lives their life using their phone? Then why not take your word and have it on reminders, alarms, or calendar events to go off and be a consistent reminder for you.
  • Write your word down over and over and over again somewhere. Putting your goals which this word is tied to, in writing enhances their tangibility and strengthens your commitment to achieving them.
  • Share your word of the year with friends and loved ones. You can do this in anyway you like. When you Share your goals with trusted friends, family, or a mentor you gain encouragement and accountability. If you need a community to share your word with comment below, comment on facebook, or in my patreon.
  • Lastly, make sure to spend some time in a quiet, calm, and sacred container so you can meditate and visualize what living your life focused on your word of the year will look like, and feel like in the year to come.

Final Thoughts: Claiming Your Command

When it comes to choosing your own word of the year, remember: you are the architect of your own reality. There is no right or wrong way to do this. It is about selecting a single word—perhaps paired with a mantra, an affirmation, or a sacred quote—that acts as the North Star for your intentions.

Your word is more than just a focus; it is a reminder to walk your unique, destined path. It is the vibration you carry as you help heal the collective and touch the souls you encounter on your journey.

How to find your word for 2026:

  • Watch for the Spark: It might arrive in a sudden flash of alchemical inspiration or appear repeatedly in your daily life until you can no longer ignore it.
  • Listen to the Silence: It might emerge slowly as you sit in your power and listen to your inner wise mind.
  • Trust Your Intuition: You will know it when you feel it. Trust yourself to choose the word that resonates with your soul’s current evolution.

Once you have your word, set your goals and reach for the stars! The energy of 2026 and the Fire Horse is waiting to be harnessed, but it requires you to take the reins. This year will be your most magical and transformative yet—but only if you choose to claim it.

What is your word for 2026? What realm are you ready to rule? Come join me on Facebook or Patreon and let me know, or leave a comment below! Let’s support each other as we step into our power together.

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I am Kayreign, the Divine Oracle of the Gods and Keeper of Mysteries, a solitary grey magic practitioner with over 15 years of experience walking the sacred paths of the unseen. As a mystic and relentless seeker of all knowledge, I weave together the threads of every magical tradition—light and dark, ancient and modern—to uncover the universal truths that bind us to the cosmos. My mission is to restore and re-enchant magic in this realm, igniting its spark in every soul I encounter, and guiding you to embrace the full spectrum of your being.

My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.

When you work with me, you’ll learn to live in energetic balance, embracing your darkness as a source of power, not just a stepping stone to the light. I’ll hold up a mirror to reflect your authentic self—unmasked, raw, and whole—inviting you to face your past wounds, traumas, and hurts with courage. Together, we’ll alchemize every chapter of your story, dark and light, into a blazing internal flame that lights your way on even the coldest nights. Through this process, you’ll find alignment with your purpose, release what holds you back, and step fully into your power.

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The Wolf Full Moon in Cancer: Sheltering the Soul and Honoring Instinct

The Wolf Full Moon in Cancer arrives on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 4:02 a.m. CST. This powerful lunation—the final dazzling Supermoon of the series—howls into the cold winter night, inviting us to retreat into our emotional sanctuaries, honor our deepest instincts, and nurture the foundations of our lives as the new year begins.

This full moon activates the energy of the cardinal water sign, Cancer, bringing a tender focus to themes of home, family, emotional security, and ancestral roots. Full moons are always a time of culmination and release; this one asks us to harvest the emotional growth of the past six months and release any outdated protective shells that prevent us from being truly vulnerable and supported.

Let this Wolf Full Moon in Cancer guide you to honor your pack, protect your inner peace, and intentionally nurture the seeds of 2026, ensuring your heart is as resilient and warm as a winter hearth.

Full Moon: What It Is and Why We Honor It

Every month, the full moon brings the lunar cycle to its peak, bathing the night in powerful, visible light. This phase marks a time of culmination, manifestation, and release. It is when the seeds planted during the preceding new moon (the New Moon in Sagittarius) come to full expression, illuminating what has grown—and what needs to be pruned.

The full moon is a sacred time to pause, acknowledge your emotional resilience, and cleanse your energy of anything hindering your sense of safety. This isn’t just a celestial event—it’s a call to shed old defenses and prepare for the quiet work of building a soul-led life.

Cancer: The Sign of the Hearth and the Heart

Each full moon is shaped by its relationship with its opposing zodiac sign; while the Sun is currently positioned in structured, ambitious Capricorn, the Moon reaches its full expression in the intuitive and emotional sign of Cancer. Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is uniquely powerful during a full moon because it is the only sign ruled by the Moon itself, making this a homecoming of sorts for our lunar energy. Symbolized by the Crab, Cancer embodies the rhythmic cycle of the tides and the necessity of a safe harbor, offering the warmth of the home and a fierce, protective instinct toward the family or “pack”. As a cardinal water sign, Cancer does not just sit with feelings; it initiates deep emotional connections and actively seeks to build a sanctuary for the spirit. This sign governs the Fourth House of home, roots, and heritage, serving as a cosmic reminder to align our external ambitions with our internal, foundational needs for comfort, privacy, and true belonging.

Cancer constellation

Cancer, the crab, is the dimmest of the 12 zodiac constellations, yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters, the Beehive Cluster. In Greek mythology, the constellation Cancer represents a giant crab named Carcinos that attacked Hercules during one of his 12 labors. The goddess Hera sent the crab to distract Hercules while he fought the Hydra of Lerna, a water serpent. Cancer was able to grab Hercules’s toes with its claws, but Hercules killed it with a kick before it could cause more damage. Hera felt sorry for the crab and rewarded it for its efforts by placing it among the stars as the constellation Cancer.

In Egyptian mythology, the Cancer constellation was associated with the sacred scarab beetle, an emblem of rebirth and immortality. The connection comes from the scarab’s behavior of rolling dung into a ball, which the ancient Egyptians saw as a symbol of the forces that move the sun across the sky, thus connecting the beetle and the constellation with cycles of renewal and eternal life. In Mesopotamian mythology, the Cancer constellation was often depicted as a turtle or tortoise, associated with the summer solstice and sometimes seen as a gateway to the underworld.

In Celtic mythology, the Cancer constellation is most closely associated with the goddess Cerridwen, who is often depicted as the keeper of a cauldron of knowledge, with the stars within Cancer representing the sparks of wisdom emanating from her magical brew; essentially, the constellation is seen as a symbol of the cauldron itself, signifying the potential for enlightenment and deep understanding.

The Wolf Moon: The First Full Moon of 2026

The January full moon is traditionally honored as the Wolf Moon, a title steeped in the lore of deep winter. This name is rooted in the haunting howls of wolves that were heard more frequently across the snowy, frigid landscapes of midwinter, signaling their presence during the year’s most frozen months. Beyond the literal sound of the predator, the Wolf Moon serves as a profound symbol for the power of the pack and the necessity of community to survive the “long night” of winter. This lunation calls us to tap into our primal instincts to survive and thrive even in the harshest conditions, reminding us that we are strongest when we are grounded in our own territory and surrounded by those we trust. As the first full moon of 2026, it sets a tone of resilience, asking us to listen to our inner wild and protect the flame of our intentions as the new year begins.

As with most pagan names there will be different ones for each culture so below I listed any of the other names for the cold moon I could find across the Earth. The common themes for these moons are, stillness, introspection, community, resilience, wisdom, rest, and the coldness of winter.

  • Mörsugur (Norse) Fat (most likely animal fat) Sucking month
  • Great Spirit Moon or Spirit Moon Ojibwe Native American origins
  • Mantis Moon (Praying Mantis) South African origins
  • Ice Moon Catawba Native American origins
  • cold moon
  • frost exploding moon
  • When Snow Blows Like Spirits In The Wind Moon
  • Stay Home Moon or Quiet Moon Celtic
  • Bear Hunting Moon (táan kungáay) Haida Alaska Native American origins
  • Moon After Yule (Anglo-Saxon)
  • Sun Has Not Strength To Thaw

The Significance of the Last Supermoon

As a Supermoon, this lunation appears larger and more brilliant in the sky because it is near its closest point to Earth in its orbit. This physical proximity creates a powerful energetic “tug” on our internal tides, amplifying the lunar effects to their highest intensity. Because this moon falls in the sign of Cancer, you can expect your emotions to run exceptionally deep; the tides of your heart may pull more strongly than usual, demanding that you sit with your feelings rather than sweeping them aside. This Supermoon also blends the fierce “Wolf” energy of winter with the protective nature of the Cancerian Crab, creating a primal urge to defend what is sacred—your peace, your home, and your inner circle. As the final Supermoon in this series, it acts as a cosmic spotlight, shining directly into your private life to reveal whether your emotional foundations are built on shifting sands or solid rock. This proximity amplifies the lunar effects:

  • Heightened Emotion: In the sign of Cancer, expect feelings to run deep. The tides of your heart may pull more strongly than usual.
  • Primal Protection: The Wolf energy combined with the Cancerian Crab creates a powerful urge to protect what is sacred to you.
  • Illuminated Roots: This light shines directly into your private life, revealing whether your foundations are built on sand or solid emotional rock.

Themes of the Wolf Full Moon in Cancer

This lunation brings the essential themes of security, belonging, and intuition to the forefront, urging us to prioritize our emotional well-being as the cornerstone of the new year. A major focus is Emotional Security, which involves identifying what truly makes you feel safe and “at home” within your own skin. It is also a time for honoring Family and Ancestry, acknowledging both the blood relatives and the soul-family that sustain your spirit. To truly harness this energy, we are called to practice Vulnerability by consciously releasing the hard “crab shell” we often wear for protection, allowing for deeper, more authentic connections with others. Finally, this moon heightens our Instinct, encouraging us to trust our “gut” feelings and internal compass just as much as we trust logic or external facts.

  • Emotional Security: Identifying what truly makes you feel safe and “at home.”
  • Family & Ancestry: Honoring the blood and soul-family that sustain you.
  • Vulnerability: Releasing the hard “crab shell” to allow for deeper connection.
  • Instinct: Trusting your “gut” feelings as much as your logic.

What to Be Cautious Of

While the energy of Cancer is nurturing, when it is unchecked or over-amplified by the Supermoon, it can lead to moodiness, over-sensitivity, or a refusal to let go of the past. You must be wary of falling into a “Crab Mentality,” where you inadvertently pull yourself or those around you down into old emotional rants, grievances, or unnecessary drama. There is also a risk of extreme Defensiveness, where you might use your emotional shell to shut people out completely rather than setting healthy, flexible boundaries that allow for love to enter. Lastly, beware of Nostalgia Overload; getting too lost in the memories of “how things used to be” can create a stagnant energy that prevents you from seeing the beauty and opportunity available in the present moment. Be wary of:

  • Crab Mentality: Pulling yourself (or others) down into old emotional rants or drama.
  • Defensiveness: Using your shell to shut people out instead of setting healthy boundaries.
  • Nostalgia Overload: Getting so lost in “how things used to be” that you miss the beauty of the present.

Correspondences for the Wolf Full Moon

To align your magic with the Wolf Moon, work with tools that resonate with the frequency of Cardinal Water and the Fourth House.

CategoryCorrespondence
PlanetThe Moon ☽
ElementWater
ModalityCardinal
SymbolThe Crab
ColorsSilver, White, Seafoam Green, Pearl
Motto“I Feel”
ChakraSacral Chakra
HerbsJasmine, Lemon Balm, White Rose, Mugwort
StonesMoonstone, Selenite, Pearl, Emerald
TarotThe Chariot, The High Priestess
HouseFourth House

How to Connect to the Wolf Full Moon in Cancer

Connecting with this moon requires a blend of internal reflection and external nurturing of your physical space. You might begin with a Sacred Bath Ritual, using sea salt and jasmine oil to cleanse your emotional body while visualizing the water absorbing any lingering grief or fear from the previous year. Following this, perform a Home Blessing by lighting a silver candle and walking through your living space, intentionally setting a vibration of peace and protection in every room. To honor your roots, engage in Ancestral Honor by setting out a bowl of fresh water or a candle for those who came before you, asking for their ancestral strength to guide you through 2026. Finally, lean into the “Wolf” energy through a “Pack” Connection, reaching out to your closest inner circle for a shared meal or deep conversation that strengthens your emotional bonds and sense of belonging.

  • Redefine a relationship with a relative
  • Make your home cozy and a safe environment
  • Do inner child work– You can start by purchasing my eBook in the shop
  • Visit a body of water and do some elemental magic
  • Make sure your SMART goals and word of the year are set
  • Do something nostalgic or sentimental
  • self care rituals and things to build your self worth
  • Abundance spells-You can learn how to connect to abundance with my in depth guide here
  • Meditation and Visualization
  • release and heal wounds no longer serving you
  • sacral chakra Energy Work
  • immerse yourself in water
  • Spend time with your mother and/or connect to maternal energy
  • Divination– Try divination associated with the element water; one of my favorite is by practicing water scrying.
  • Self reflection– You can do this through mirror magic. To learn more on how to do this you can read about it here
  • Cleansing
  • Sacred Bath Ritual: Use sea salt and jasmine oil to cleanse your emotional body. Visualize the water absorbing any grief or fear from 2025.
  • Home Blessing: Light a silver candle and walk through your home, setting intentions for peace and protection in every room.
  • Ancestral Honor: Set out a bowl of water or light a candle for those who came before you, asking for their strength as you navigate the new year.
  • “Pack” Connection: Reach out to your closest inner circle. Share a meal or a deep conversation to strengthen your emotional bonds.
  • Do things that bring you comfort
  • Get creative and express yourself with art in whatever modality sings to your soul
  • Practice lunar magic
  • Womb healing– To learn more about this practice you can watch my class all about here and book me for 1:1 guided sessions here
  • Protection magic and spells– To learn more about how to do protection magic you can watch part 1 and part 2 of my classes with Divination academy on YouTube
  • release emotions by making worry water
  • Do things that help you feel stable and safe
  • Burn Bay leaves with things you would like to release on them
  • Work with your intuition– sit with your intuition, listen to your intuition, work on developing your psychic clares. To learn more about how to do that you can purchase my eBook here
  • Hydrate
  • attend a community support group and/or therapy
  • Random acts for kindness
  • Spread compassion by volunteering in your community
  • add the wolf to your altar
  • Visit the winter woods where wolves play
  • snow magic for release work
  • Create a spell bag or talisman for a peaceful home
  • watch a feel good movie or read a romantic novel
  • Connect with and ride the waves of your emotions
  • Cook a big meal and host some family
  • Use the last full moon of the lunar year to work with the year of the dragon
  • Make a spell jar-to connect to the zodiac Cancer. To learn how to make spell jars you can purchase my ebook here
  • Work with the element water in your magical workings and spells- You can learn more about how to do that here
  • Connect to the energy of January. You can read my extensive guide here
  • Make a simmer pot-for peace, calmness, emotional healing or clarity
  • Journal– focus on your emotions, emotional healing, family life, family dynamics, childhood, ancestors

Shadow Work Questions

Use these prompts in your journal to dive beneath the surface of the Supermoon’s light and uncover your hidden truths.

  • The Shell: What emotional “shell” am I currently hiding behind, and how is it actually preventing me from growing or receiving the love I desire?
  • The Sanctuary: Does my current living space truly reflect my inner peace, or is it cluttered with energy that contributes to my internal chaos?
  • The Inner Parent: How can I learn to better mother or parent myself when I am feeling particularly vulnerable, small, or afraid?
  • The Ancestry: Which specific ancestral patterns or family “stories” am I finally ready to stop repeating as I move into 2026?
  • The Definition of Home: What does “home” truly feel like in my body, and what steps can I take to create that feeling within myself regardless of where I am?
  • What changes or shifts are occurring within you? How can you embrace transformation and growth during this period?
  • How do you contribute to your “pack” or community, and how do others contribute to yours? What can you learn from the dynamics of a wolf pack?
  • What wounds or past hurts from our childhood do you need to let go of?
  • What does your inner child need from you to feel safe? To feel loved? What did they not get when you were young you can give them now?
  • How can you express your own authentic voice? How can you find your own way to howl?
  • What helps me feel stable and secure? How can I create more of that in my life?
  • What emotions are bubbling just beneath the surface that I need to face?
  • Do I trust my gut instinct? How can I release doubt in my intuition?
  • What dynamics in my home need to be changed and shifted to bring more peace?
  • What generational patterns am I willing to release to step into my own destiny?
  • What in my day to day life feels heavy that I need t be willing to let go?
  • What emotion keeps coming up for me in a destructive way over and over again do I need to face and then let go this full moon?
  • How can I mother myself more?
  • Do I have a mother wound that needs to be healed an addressed?
  • How do I allow myself to flow freely with my emotions? What happens when I let myself ride the waves of my emotions?
  • What do I need to release in order to trust in the source?
  • How have I nurtured myself in the past 6 months? How can I nurture myself in the next 6 months?

Full moon Prayers and affirmations

  • I release all that does not serve my highest good.
  • I illuminate the things blocking my path to my desires.
  • I release all negative energy, feelings and thoughts that are not serving me.
  • I release the belief that I am not worthy or capable of manifesting anything that I want.
  • I call in the energy of the full moon to cleanse my field of anything that is not aligned with my higher purpose.

Affirmations specific to the Cancer full moon

  • I go with the flow of my emotions
  • I let my emotions guide me
  • I trust my intuition is a connection to the universe and is always protecting me
  • I am clear on my needs
  • I allow myself to feel vulnerable
  • My sensitivity and empathy are strengths not weaknesses
  • I trust my instincts, and they guide me wisely.
  • I am a valued member of my community, and I contribute positively to it
  • I protect the members of my community who are vulnerable and need it
  • The past no longer defines me I create my future
  • I let go of stress and emotional wounds and surrender to the flow of life
  • I protect my own energy by allowing myself time alone
  • I nurture myself through ups and downs. Breakdowns lead to break throughs
  • I let go of toxic dynamics to create a safe, nurturing, and peaceful home

Howl your emotions out ritual with the wolf moon

This first full moon of the year is the wolf moon remember? So why not connect to the spirt and energy of the wild and wise wolf under the full moon rays of light by communicating like them tonight. One of the simplest ways to release pent-up emotions and energy is to actually howl at the moon just like wolves like to do. Though we now know that wolves howl for different reasons (including to find pack members or to coordinate a hunt), this full moon we can take a cue from these majestic creatures and do our own howling. The howl is the spirit of the wolf unleashed in its divine expression.

So this full moon Do what the wolf does: howl to the Moon. With all the stress and unwanted emotion in life let it go, howl what is in your heart. Let loose what is in the depths of your soul. The Moon is listening. Sitting with the Full Wolf Moon especially in cancer you will know that you are not alone.

How to do this:

When the moon is high out in the sky get some warm clothes on and head outside under the moonlight. Find a place where you can get a clear view of the full moon and be alone. Then stand with your feet apart and put your hands on your hips creating your strongest power pose. Focus on drawing the energy of the moonlight down into you and your pose. Feeling the untamed wild , wisdom, and intuition of the wolf. Allowing the rays of the full moon to hunt down the things that need to be released tonight. Once you feel they have been found. With a deep breath as loud as you can howl as the wolves do and let it all out. Feel the tension, the stress, the past wound, the pain, and the hurt, leave you now with the depth of your howl and be left to the winter wild.

Cancer and duality

Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look for the duality in that energy and how I can connect to it. First, let’s talk about the sign Cancer. The zodiac sign Cancer is known for its duality, which is represented by the crab’s hard shell and soft underbelly. Cancer energy is said to be tough and protective on the outside, but nurturing and emotional on the inside. Like the crab this energy allows us to retreat into our shell and home we carry on our back and be grounded safely in it. But, when we need to we can stand our ground and defend the home we carry on our backs and protect it until the end. Even though we will feel protective, this energy also allows us to feel, be sensitive, and to nurture not only others but, ourselves. We may feel resilient and hard on the outside right now, but on the inside the waves of emotions are crashing all around us and we internally don’t feel strong and protected.

Second, the full moon itself is all about duality as it is another time of transformation, transition, and rebirth. During this time we are pushed into a liminal space that forces us to look at the things, people, and places that have been obstacles or holding us back. This can be a thing of beauty and hope as well as a thing of pain and darkness which forces us into duality.

Final Thoughts

As the Wolf Full Moon in Cancer on January 3rd glows against the winter snow, let it be a luminous reminder that vulnerability is not a weakness, but a profound strength. This potent lunar cycle invites you to descend into your private depths to nurture your roots, honor the loyalty of your pack, and lean into the primal instincts that guide you safely through the dark. It is a time to retreat from the demands of the external world so that you may feed your soul, protect your precious energy, and move into the heart of winter with a spirit that is both intentionally shielded and beautifully soft.

Under the amplified gaze of this final Supermoon, the veil between your external life and your internal sanctuary is thinned. Allow the brilliant light to illuminate the path back to your truest self, showing you exactly what you need to feel secure, loved, and grounded as the new year unfolds. How will you use this Supermoon’s clarity to find your way home to your own heart?

Step into the primal power of the first full moon of the year!

Join me and the DiviNation Academy for a profound spiritual experience: “Wolf Full Moon Ritual – Howl with the Ancestors.” On Saturday, January 3rd, 2026, at 8:30 PM CST, we will gather Live on Facebook to honor the “children of the long night” and the fierce medicine of the Wolf. Led by myself, this ritual is a call to all who seek to awaken their ancestral memory and reclaim their untamed voice. Together, we will honor the Wolf Mother and winter spirits, release old burdens through a sacred burning-bowl rite, and anchor unbreakable protection for the year ahead. Prepare to journey in meditation as we run with the pack under the brilliant light of the Supermoon—don’t miss this chance to align with your pack-strength and howl your truth into 2026!

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My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.

When you work with me, you’ll learn to live in energetic balance, embracing your darkness as a source of power, not just a stepping stone to the light. I’ll hold up a mirror to reflect your authentic self—unmasked, raw, and whole—inviting you to face your past wounds, traumas, and hurts with courage. Together, we’ll alchemize every chapter of your story, dark and light, into a blazing internal flame that lights your way on even the coldest nights. Through this process, you’ll find alignment with your purpose, release what holds you back, and step fully into your power.

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Weaver of Frost and Shadow: Working with Morana, Slavic Goddess of Winter, Death, and Fierce Sovereignty

In the deep hush of the ancient Slavic lands, where the air bites with frost and the forests stand skeletal, a primal energy reigns. This is the domain of Morana (or Mara, Morena, Marzanna), the Slavic Goddess of Winter, Death, Rebirth, and the liminal veil. She is the fierce, uncompromising sovereign of the frozen world, a figure often misunderstood as purely malevolent, yet whose power is essential for the cycle of existence. Morana is the necessary end that ensures a new beginning, the chilling stillness that prepares the soul for spring’s explosion.

For the modern witch and pagan, working with Morana is a profound journey into shadow work, self-mastery, and the courageous acceptance of life’s most final truths. She guides us in the powerful magic of release, severing what is dead, and claiming the cold, fierce strength that only winter can bestow. She is the Dread Queen of the Snows, and her wisdom is as sharp as an icicle.

Who is Morana? The Goddess of the Sacred End

When the light recedes, the harvest is gathered, and the earth hardens under a mantle of ice, it is Morana who is whispering through the winds. She is a deity of duality, commanding the season of winter, the finality of death, the mysteries of the underworld, and the vital spark of spiritual rebirth.

Morana is the embodiment of the cyclical nature of existence. She holds dominion over the darkest half of the year, governing the cessation of life that makes way for the fertile awakening of Spring. She is known as the bringer of frost, the creator of the winter stillness, and the keeper of the gates between the worlds.

Morana isn’t just a figure of doom; her origins tie her to ancient Slavic traditions where the death of the old year (and the goddess) was a sacred, vital act performed to guarantee the return of life. She represents the unyielding truth that all things must end. By embracing her, we learn the power of letting go and the fierce sovereignty found in confronting the shadow.

Morana, Deity of Death, Winter, and the Shadow Self

Morana’s names—Mara (from an Indo-European root meaning ‘death’) or Marzanna (perhaps tied to ‘mors’ or ‘freezing’)—underscore her primal connection to the final breath and the frozen season. She is not cruel, but she is uncompromising.

  • As Goddess of Winter: Morana arrives when the sun god, Svarog, weakens. She blankets the world in snow, forcing introspection, stillness, and conservation of energy. This stillness is a powerful lesson in non-action and inner wisdom.
  • As Goddess of Death and Rebirth: She governs the passage of souls and the necessary decay of the material world. To work with Morana is to work with the magic of release—cutting ties to old wounds, habits, and relationships that no longer serve. Her power is the scythe that prunes the dead wood so that the living may flourish.
  • As a Dark Feminine Archetype: Morana represents the untamed, sovereign feminine that refuses to be softened or subdued. She is the Queen who needs no validation, standing in the purity of her own formidable power. She is the shadow self, the cold wisdom, and the ultimate truth-teller.

Myths, Legends, and the Rite of Drowning

Morana’s most enduring myth is less a tale and more a sacred, annual rite—her ritual death by fire and drowning at the start of spring (often around the Spring Equinox/Ostara).

In Slavic lands, Morana (often embodied as an effigy or straw doll, dressed in white or dark rags) is paraded through the village and then violently destroyed—burned, torn apart, or, most famously, drowned in a river. This act is not born of hatred, but of a deep, primal understanding of cyclical magic:

The Death of Morana is the Birth of Spring.

Her sacrifice cleanses the land of the previous year’s ills, plagues, and, crucially, the harsh grip of winter. Her effigy absorbs the accumulated darkness, and by sending her (and it) away, the Slavs ceremoniously ushered in Vesna (the spring goddess).

This myth teaches the witchcraft principle of transference and release. We intentionally load what we wish to be rid of onto an object or thought-form, and then destroy it. Morana is the ultimate figure of letting go so that evolution can occur.

Familial ties and Cosmic Balance

In the complex weave of the Slavic pantheon, Morana is often seen as:

  • Daughter of Lada and Svarog: Placing her among the primary, cosmic deities.
  • Wife/Consort of Chernobog (The Black God): Solidifying her role as a dark, chthonic force and partner to the primordial god of chaos and shadow, emphasizing the necessary balance of light and dark.
  • Sister to Yarilo/Jarilo (God of Spring): This kinship powerfully reinforces the cycle. Morana’s death ensures her brother’s vibrant return, demonstrating a divine balance where one cannot exist without the other.

Correspondences for Morana

Correspondences are the magical language used to invoke, honor, and connect with a deity’s specific energy. Trust your intuition above all when selecting items for her altar or rituals.

CategoryCorrespondences for Morana
SeasonWinter, Deepest Cold, Solstice
ElementsWater (Ice, Deep Rivers), Earth (Frozen Soil)
ColorsBlack, Deep Indigo, Snow White, Silver, Icy Blue
SymbolsScythe, Staff/Scepter, Straw Doll/Effigy, Mirror, Moon (Dark/Waning), Skulls/Bones, Pomegranate (for the underworld tie)
Herbs & PlantsPine, Cypress, Willow Bark, Poppy, Poisonous/Nightshade Herbs (with extreme caution and knowledge), Snowdrop, Holly, Ivy
Stones/CrystalsObsidian, Black Tourmaline, Jet, Quartz (especially clear/ice-like), Moonstone, Smokey Quartz
ThemesDeath, Release, Boundaries, Shadow Work, Curses/Hex-Breaking, Sovereignty, Transformation, Self-Mastery, Endings
Tarot CardsDeath (XIII), The High Priestess (II), The Hanged Man (XII)
TimingWaning Moon, New Moon, Midnight

Signs Morana May Be Calling You

The call of Morana is rarely gentle; it is a primal urge, a chill that settles in your spirit. If you feel drawn to her, it is likely you are in a season of profound, necessary change. Here are signs she may be reaching out:

  • You are experiencing a life-shattering ending—a job, a relationship, or a painful identity shift.
  • You feel a powerful, internal pull toward shadow work and confronting your deepest fears.
  • You are fascinated by the cycles of death, decay, and transformation.
  • You feel a strong affinity for the winter season, its silence, and its stark beauty.
  • You consistently hear or see her name, or are drawn to her associated colors (black, white, icy blue).
  • You are struggling to maintain fierce boundaries and need the strength to say No and let things go.
  • She appears in your dreams as a regal figure of ice, a figure by a frozen river, or a silent, dark presence.

Ways to Work With and Connect To Morana

Connecting with Morana requires respect, courage, and a willingness to step into the darkness. She is a powerful ally for the witch dedicated to self-sovereignty and transformative magic.

  • Practice Active Release: During the winter, write down a habit, fear, or past wound you wish to release. Place the paper in a jar of water and freeze it, symbolically binding it in Morana’s icy grip. When spring arrives, melt the ice and pour the water into the earth far from your home.
  • Deep Shadow Work: Invoke Morana to guide you through your inner landscape. Ask her to be the scythe that cuts away self-deception and what holds you back. Use obsidian or black tourmaline during your meditations.
  • Honoring the Rite of Drowning (Symbolically): At the transition from winter to spring, create a small, temporary altar (perhaps with pine needles and ice) and thank her for the lessons of winter. Then, ritually pack it away to welcome Vesna.
  • Consecrate Boundary Magic: Ask Morana to charge your wards and protective spells. Her energy is uncompromising and excellent for establishing clear, cold lines of demarcation.
  • Divination in the Dark: Use a black scrying mirror or a bowl of water under the New or Waning Moon to seek her cold, unvarnished truth about a situation.
  • Create a Winter Altar: Dedicate a space during the cold months with her colors, a bowl of snow or ice (if safe), pine branches, and a plain black or white candle.

Offerings for Morana

Morana favors offerings that reflect her cold, stark, and elemental nature.

  • Black or White Candles (especially during the darkest part of the year)
  • Pieces of Ice or a small bowl of fresh, clean snow.
  • Willow, Pine, or Cypress Branches/Needles.
  • A simple Mirror (symbolizing her reflection of truth).
  • Onyx, Jet, or Obsidian stones.
  • Dark Wine (spilled or poured outdoors where permitted).
  • Quiet contemplation and a vow to face a painful truth.

Sovereignty Ritual: The Cold Acceptance

This ritual is for those ready to face a painful truth, release a stagnant attachment, or sever a tie that is draining their vital energy.

Materials:

  • One black candle.
  • A piece of paper and a pen.
  • A small, fire-safe bowl.
  • A protective crystal (like Black Tourmaline).
  • A bowl of water or ice.

Steps:

  1. Purify and Ground: Light the black candle and hold the crystal, placing the bowl of water/ice nearby to invoke Morana’s element. Take a moment to settle into the sacred space.
  2. Invoke Morana: “Morana, Dread Queen of the Snows, Keeper of the Scythe, I invite your fierce, uncompromising truth. Grant me the cold courage to sever what must end.”
  3. The Severance: On the paper, clearly write the thing you must release (a fear, a person’s influence, a toxic habit, a limiting belief). Be brutally honest.
  4. The Vow: Hold the paper near the candle flame (do not light it yet) and state your vow: “I accept the necessity of this ending. I release [the written item]. Morana, give me the strength to let this go and claim the fertile stillness it creates.”
  5. Release by Fire: Carefully light the paper from the candle flame and drop it into the fire-safe bowl, watching it burn to ash. As the last embers glow, say: “It is done. It is ended. I am sovereign.”
  6. Integration: Look at the water/ice, thanking Morana for her cold clarity. Extinguish the black candle. Carry the ashes outdoors and return them to the earth, the ultimate cycle of decay and rebirth.

Solstice Magic: Morana’s Deepest Stillness Ritual

The Winter Solstice, or Yule, marks the longest night of the year and the symbolic peak of Morana’s reign. This is the moment of deepest stillness, where the Earth pauses, allowing us to descend into radical introspection and prepare the soil for eventual return of light. This ritual is designed to honor the dark and harness the power of Morana for spiritual conservation and necessary release before the wheel turns.

Materials

  • Black Candle: To symbolize the darkness and Morana’s reign.
  • An Offering: A small bowl of fresh snow, ice, or dark, strong-smelling herbs (like cypress or pine needles).
  • A Container for Release: A small glass jar or a piece of slate/stone.
  • Paper and Pen: Black paper or dark ink is ideal.
  • A Personal Symbol of Sovereignty: A piece of jewelry, a ring, or a small crown to be charged.

The Rite of Deep Winter

  1. Purify and Cast the Circle: On the night of the Solstice, cleanse your space and cast your circle according to your tradition. Light the black candle, placing it centrally on your altar.
  2. Invocation: Stand before the altar and feel the cold energy of the season settling in your bones. Speak to Morana:“Morana, Weaver of Frost and Shadow, Queen of the Deep Night. I honor your sovereignty and your uncompromising truth. On this longest night, I seek the stillness that precedes rebirth. Guide my gaze into the essential dark.”
  3. The Stillness Meditation: Sit before the candle. Gaze into the flame, then close your eyes. Visualize the world blanketed in deep, silent snow. Feel the need to conserve energy. Ask yourself:
    • What unnecessary noise, activity, or attachment must I let freeze and fall away?
    • What is the core, essential truth that remains when all else is stripped away?
  4. The Release: Open your eyes. On the dark paper, write down one or two things you are consciously choosing to release and leave behind in the dark year—a pattern, a limiting belief, or a draining relationship. Write it clearly and unequivocally.
  5. Entrusting to the Frost: Fold the paper and place it into the jar or under the stone. Say:“I entrust this burden (or pattern) to Morana’s freeze. It is dead. It is done. It will not cross the threshold of the returning light.”
  6. Charging the Sovereignty: Take your personal symbol of sovereignty. Hold it above the black candle flame (safely!) and then touch it to the bowl of ice or snow. Say:“May the cold clarity of Morana infuse this (item). May I wear her sovereignty, her fierce boundary, and her silent, unyielding power throughout the turning year. I am the sovereign of my own life.”
  7. Closing: Leave the black candle to burn down completely (safely, if possible), or extinguish it to be relit until the end of the Solstice period. Thank Morana for her wisdom and release the circle. Leave the jar or stone on your altar until the spring equinox.

Spell of Morana’s Icy Barricade: Setting Unyielding Boundaries

Morana is the master of absolute boundaries—the frost line that kills what cannot survive and the icy barrier that holds back the spring until the exact moment of power. This spell harnesses her uncompromising energy to create a strong, clear, and cold psychic barrier around you or your sacred space.

Morana’s Ingredients for Protection

  • A Small Vial, Black Cloth Bag, or Salt Jar: The vessel for the spell.
  • Salt: Black salt, rock salt, or coarse sea salt for absorption and defense.
  • A Sharp Thorn or Pin: To symbolize cutting, severance, and the point of contact (you can substitute a small piece of obsidian).
  • Pine Needles: For ever-green protection and conservation.
  • Willow Bark or Cypress: To banish and represent connection to the dead/underworld.
  • A Piece of Paper with a Sigil: Draw a simple sigil representing “Unyielding Boundary” or “No Trespassing.”

The Spellcasting: Creating the Barricade

  1. Preparation: Assemble your ingredients on your altar, focusing on the dark, clear, and cold energy of Morana. Hold the vessel (vial or bag) and visualize it becoming a piece of unbreakable, opaque ice.
  2. Infusing the Salt: Take the salt in your hand. Feel it drawing all scattered energy inward. Say:“Salt of the Earth, cold and deep, bind all that would seek to creep. May this become the foundation of Morana’s keep.”
  3. Layering the Protection: Add the ingredients to the vessel in layers, focusing on their protective qualities:
    • Add the Pine Needles and Willow/Cypress: “May what drains me freeze and fall away.”
    • Add the Thorn/Pin/Obsidian: “May any intrusion find a sharp and swift retreat.”
    • Place the Sigil inside: “I seal the perimeter of my will. My boundary is unyielding.”
  4. The Invocation and Charge: Seal the vessel (tie the bag, cap the vial). Hold it between your hands and raise it over your black candle. Close your eyes and visualize a wall of shimmering, obsidian ice forming around you, reflecting all unwanted energy back to its source.“By the power of Morana, Queen of the Winter and the Severing Scythe, I charge this Icy Barricade. No energy, no intent, no word, and no person shall cross the line I draw, unless invited by my sovereign will. This boundary is sharp, cold, and absolute. Sovereignty is held. So it is sealed.“
  5. Placement: Place the finished Icy Barricade near your front door, in your office, or carry it with you to enforce powerful, necessary boundaries in your daily interactions.

Why Work with Morana?

Morana’s magic is not about sweetness or comfort; it is about unyielding self-sovereignty. She teaches that there is profound power in the ability to let go, to stand in the stillness of winter, and to recognize that every ending is a sacred, necessary precondition for the next beginning.

She is the ultimate patron for the witch who is ready to stop being defined by what others want and instead embrace their own fierce, uncompromising, and powerful truth. She reminds you: You are not what you carry; you are the sovereign who chooses what to release.

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My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.

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A Guide to Snow and Ice Magic: Whispers from the Winter Veil

The air is cold and winter is the season we are wrapped up in as the days get shorter and the nights get longer. As we snuggle into our blankets, with our cups of cocoa next to our hearths lit to keep us warm we can’t help but, notice the snow fall. Snow and ice are nature’s pristine canvas, a profound and quiet transformation that blankets the world in silent power. In the depth of winter, especially in places where the snow is a familiar presence, these frozen waters hold an ancient, potent magic. They symbolize stillness, clarity, preservation, and the fertile potential that rests beneath the cold surface. From the whisper of a single snowflake to the silent grip of an ice storm, working with these elements is about embracing the pause—the moment of perfect, crystalline stasis before the next cycle begins.

This guide will journey through the Nivamancy of the North, explore the deities who rule the frozen realms, and provide you with practical, powerful ways to incorporate the chilling beauty of snow and ice into your magical rites and spellwork this winter.

What Are Snow and Ice?

Before we dive into the frozen depths of this magic, let’s define these elements beyond their molecular structure. Snow is the frozen crystalline water that falls from the sky, each flake unique, often symbolizing individuality and purity. Ice is water in its solid state, a powerful form of preservation and stasis, which can be clear as glass or opaque with captured air. Both are expressions of the Winter Element—a powerful blend of Water’s intuition and Earth’s structure.

Fun Facts About Snow and Ice:

  • Snowflakes are Six-Sided: Due to the hydrogen bonding in water molecules, snowflakes almost always form a hexagonal (six-sided) structure, linking them to sacred geometry.
  • Ice is Insulating: While cold, a layer of snow and ice actually acts as an insulator, protecting the ground and plant life beneath from extreme cold.
  • The Science of Uniqueness: Though the old saying is charming, it’s virtually impossible for two complex snow crystals to be exactly alike due to the sheer number of possible growth conditions.
  • Glacial Ice is Blue: Ancient, highly compressed glacial ice absorbs red light and reflects blue light, making it appear deep blue, a color associated with deep intuition and the throat chakra.
  • The Sound of Silence: Snow is an excellent sound absorber. When it falls thickly, the resulting quiet is a real phenomenon due to sound waves being absorbed by the fluffy structure.

The Magic of Winter: A Season of Stillness and Clarity

For those of us living where winter is defined by a blanket of white, the season is a powerful time for snow magic. It is a time for deep introspection, radical honesty, and planting the seeds of the coming year beneath the frozen ground. The magic of snow and ice in our local winter amplifies intentions focused on:

  • Cleansing: The pristine nature of fresh snow is unmatched for washing away the residue of the past year.
  • Protection: The hardened, unyielding nature of ice creates powerful, silent shields.
  • Clarity: The crystalline structure offers clear vision for divination and focused intention.
  • Manifestation: Just as seeds rest preserved under the snow, intentions set in this season are preserved and empowered until the spring thaw.

Snow and Ice Across Myths and Legends

The frozen elements have captivated and sometimes terrified humanity, weaving themselves into the spiritual tapestries of cultures across the globe.

CultureMyth/Legend Focusing on Snow/IceMagical/Spiritual Significance
Inuit (Arctic Regions)The Sedna and the Sea Woman: Often associated with the cold depths of the ocean and the weather. Snow and ice are the essential, life-giving, yet challenging, environment of the spirits.Embodies respect for the harshness and sustenance of the environment. Used in rites for hunting success and protection from storms.
Norse Mythology (Scandinavia)Jötunheimr, the world of the Giants, is described as an intensely cold and icy place. Ymir, the first giant, was born from the meeting of the ice of Niflheim and the fire of Muspelheim.The primordial source of creation and destruction. Ice is a powerful, ancient force, a cosmic forge.
Japan (Folk Tales)Yuki-onna (Snow Woman): A spirit or Yōkai of snow and ice storms, often depicted as beautiful yet deadly. She is associated with the cold grip of winter.Represents the beautiful but dangerous duality of nature; a warning about the deceptive stillness of the cold.
Slavic Folklore (Eastern Europe)Morozko (Father Frost): A powerful winter spirit or minor deity, sometimes harsh, sometimes benevolent, who rewards the good and punishes the wicked with cold and snow.Symbolizes the harsh lesson and purification of the winter season, tied to judgment and spiritual endurance.
Celtic (Ireland/Scotland)The Cailleach (Veiled One/Winter Hag): An ancient goddess or divine hag who often ushers in winter, freezing the land with her staff and ruling the ice and snow.Embodies sovereignty, the crone aspect of the Goddess, and the necessary winter pause before renewal.
North American IndigenousVarious nations have Snowbird or Ice-maker stories, often trickster figures or elemental spirits that bring the snow to cleanse the land.Renewal, deep cleansing, and a sacred quiet that allows the earth to rest and heal.

Deities and Spirits of the Frozen Realm

To truly work with snow and ice, it is helpful to honor the entities that embody their power.

  • Skadi (Norse): Goddess of winter, skiing, hunting, and mountains. She embodies the wild, untamed, and cold aspects of nature. Correspondence: Endurance, sovereignty, radical self-reliance, and moving through difficult situations.
  • Khione (Greek): The nymph goddess of snow. A daughter of Boreas, the North Wind. Correspondence: Gentler snowfalls, the beauty of the white blanket, and quiet introspection.
  • Boreas (Greek/Roman): God of the North Wind and winter. He is the force that drives the ice and snow. Correspondence: Banishing, swift change, forceful clearing of negativity, and cutting through stagnation.
  • Nix (Latin/Germanic): Water spirits or mermaids/mermen often associated with the dangerous, frozen surfaces of rivers and lakes. Correspondence: The subtle danger and preservation magic of ice, intuition, and accessing water-based secrets.
  • Cailleach (Celtic): See table above. Correspondence: Crone wisdom, the deep rest cycle, generational knowledge, and ruling over the environment.

The Spiritual Meaning of Snow

Snow is more than precipitation; it is a spiritual signifier.

  • Purity and Tabula Rasa: Fresh snow represents a clean slate, a chance to start over. It covers the old mess, inviting a new beginning.
  • Individuality in Unity: Every flake is unique, yet they all come together to form the powerful blanket of winter. This teaches a lesson in community, individuality, and collective strength.
  • Clarity and Reflection: The bright white and crystalline structure offer intense clarity, perfect for scrying, mirror work, and seeking truth.
  • Fertile Sleep: Snow is the protective blanket that ensures the seeds of the new year can rest safely until spring. It is a symbol of potential and deep, necessary rest.

The Magical Properties of Snow and Ice

ElementPrimary Magical PropertyIntentions to Support
SnowPurification & New BeginningsCleansing a space, washing away emotional debt, starting a new project, self-forgiveness.
IcePreservation & StasisFreezing a harmful situation, preserving a love or friendship, setting boundaries, slowing down unwanted change.
MeltwaterFlow & TransformationHealing emotional blocks, allowing change to flow, gentle release, transition magic.

Healing with the Frozen Waters

Snow and ice can be potent allies in spiritual and energetic healing, used to both cool and preserve.

  • Snow for Energetic Cleansing: Gently rub a handful of fresh, clean snow over your aura or simply walk barefoot (briefly!) in new snow to energetically shock and cleanse stagnant energy. Use it in a ritual bath to wash away a bad habit.
  • Ice for Pain Management: Spiritually, ice can be used in healing spells to “freeze” emotional pain, inflammation, or the spread of a sickness (use this purely for energy work, not as a replacement for medicine). Place a piece of ice wrapped in a blue cloth over your photo or a sigil related to the issue.
  • Meltwater Elixirs: Collect snow in a clean bowl and let it melt. This “snow water” is potent, gentle water for making flower essences, charging with crystals, or using as a base for anointing oils for self-love and emotional release.
  • The Freeze-Frame: Meditate on a piece of clear ice to find a moment of peaceful stasis in your life. Use this energy to calm a racing mind, promoting mental and emotional healing.

Nivamancy: Divination with Snow

Nivamancy is the ancient and local art of divination using snow. This practice involves interpreting the state, sight, or sound of snow to gain insight.

  • Interpreting the Fall:
    • Large, Fluffy Flakes: Suggest a gentle, slow period ahead, perhaps a time for rest and easy transformation.
    • Small, Driving Pellets/Blizzard: Warns of intense, rapid, and potentially difficult change. You may need to weather a storm, but the change will be swift.
    • Graupel (Soft Hail): Indicates a “mixed bag” or uncertainty. The universe is still deciding on the path forward.
  • Interpreting the Tracks: Look for marks or tracks in fresh snow that cross your path:
    • Clear, Deep Tracks: A clear path forward; your intention is grounded and ready to move.
    • Tracks leading to an Intersection: Suggests a decision point is coming soon.
    • No Tracks/Undisturbed Snow: Advises silence, rest, and waiting. The time for action is not yet.
  • The Snow Scry: Find a large, clean patch of new-fallen snow under moonlight. Gaze into the white surface, allowing your eyes to unfocus, and let images or messages form in the reflected light and texture. This is a very powerful, high-vibration scrying method.

Ways to Work with Snow and Ice in Your Magical Rites

Harness the unique energy of the frozen season with these specific rites and spells.

Rites and Spellwork with Snow 🌨️

  1. Snow Water Cleansing Ritual: Collect a jar of fresh, untouched snow (ideally from your yard). Let it melt in the sun or moon, placing a Black Tourmaline crystal in the water for grounding and protection. Use this water to clean your altar tools, sprinkle over your threshold for home blessing, or anoint yourself before meditation for a clean start.
  2. The Snow Altar: Create a temporary altar outdoors or on a porch using packed snow. Carve sigils or place crystals directly into the snow surface. When the snow melts, it sends the intention or cleansing energy directly into the earth.
  3. Wish Snowflake Charge: Catch a single snowflake on a piece of dark fabric. Hold it, whisper a simple, high-vibration wish (e.g., “Clarity now”), and watch it dissolve. The purity of the water carries your wish swiftly to the universe.
  4. Aura Dusting: Scoop up a few handfuls of snow, charge it with an intention for purification, and then let it melt and drop off your hands over your head, symbolically dusting your aura with fresh, clean energy.

Rites and Spellwork with Ice

  1. Ice Box Spell (Binding/Freezing): This is the quintessential ice spell. Write a problem, person, or situation you want to stop on a piece of paper. Place the paper in a small, sealed container (like a film canister or small jar), fill it with water, and freeze it. Do not use this for malicious intent. Use it to:
    • Stop gossip or rumors.
    • “Freeze” a debt until you can pay it.
    • Preserve a situation (e.g., “Freeze our current state of harmony”).
  2. Ice Protection Sigil: Draw a sigil of protection on a large, flat slab of ice (found or created in a tray) using a stick or sharp implement. As the ice melts, the protection is released as a slow, steady stream of energy, guarding the home.
  3. Crystal Ice Charge: Place a clear quartz crystal (for amplification) or amethyst (for spiritual protection) in a small bowl of water and let it freeze overnight. Working with the crystal after it has been “charged” by the ice will give it an unyielding, fixed power perfect for boundary work.
  4. Ice Mirror Scrying: Use a large piece of clear, freshly frozen ice as a natural scrying mirror. Its stillness provides excellent focus, and its reflective surface shows the truths that are hidden beneath the “surface” of a situation.

Skadi’s Ritual of Endurance: Finding Your Unyielding Will

This ritual is designed to align you with the fierce, wild energy of Skadi, the Norse giantess and Goddess of Winter, Mountains, and Hunting. Use this rite when you need to cultivate endurance during a difficult period, set firm boundaries, or gain unflinching clarity on a goal. It is best performed outdoors or near a window on a cold, clear night, ideally with snow on the ground.

What You’ll Need:

  • Offerings: A small bowl of Akvavit or strong, clear liquor (representing the Northern cold), a piece of dried meat (representing the hunt/sustenance), and a piece of natural stone or wood (from the wild).
  • The Ice Rune: A small, flat piece of ice (made in a freezer or collected from nature).
  • A Rune Stone (Optional but Recommended): The Isa (Isaz) Rune (meaning “Ice”)—a single vertical line ( $\text{ | }$ ).
  • Tools: A white or silver candle, a piece of paper, and a pen.
  • Attire: Something that makes you feel strong and protected, perhaps a favorite coat or piece of jewelry.

Steps:

1. Preparation and Grounding

Find your quiet, cold space. Light the candle, focusing on the flame’s warmth contrasted with the surrounding cold. Take three deep breaths, feeling the cold air fill your lungs—acknowledge the strength it takes to breathe and exist in the cold.

Say: “I stand upon the frozen earth, where strength is forged in stillness. I call upon the energy of the jötunn and the clarity of the crystalline mountains.”

2. Calling to Skadi

Address Skadi directly. You can use the ice on your altar as a focal point, as it represents her domain.

Say: “Hail to Skadi, the Mountain-Ruler, the Snowshoe Goddess! Daughter of Thiazi, Bride of Njord. I honor your endurance, your silence, and your unyielding gaze. I seek the strength to walk my path with your unwavering will.”

3. The Clarity of Ice (The Intention)

Hold the paper and pen. Write down the challenge you need endurance for, the boundary you need to set, or the goal that requires clarity (e.g., “I will endure this struggle until the thaw,” or “My boundary against X is absolute.”).

Place the paper under the ice, pressing it slightly so the ice adheres.

4. Charging with Isa and Will

Pick up the piece of ice (or the Isa rune stone, if you are using one). Focus on its quality: pure, unmoving, and preserving. If using the rune, visualize the single line (Isa) cutting through all doubt.

Place the ice in your palm (wear a glove if necessary for comfort) and let the cold penetrate you briefly. Feel the cold not as weakness, but as structure and resilience.

Chant (Repeat 3 times):

“Isa, Isa, unyielding line,

Freeze my doubt, make my vision shine.

Skadi’s will, a frozen stream,

Preserve my strength within this dream.”

5. Offering and Commitment

Place the ice back on your altar, covering your written intention. Offer the food and drink to Skadi, pouring a small amount of the liquor onto the ground outside or into a separate dish.

Say: “Skadi, I offer this taste of the Wild to honor your spirit. May your strength become my strength. I commit to enduring this challenge with the same clear focus and silent determination that guides your hunt.”

6. Integration and Release

Thank Skadi for her presence. Allow the candle to burn for at least 15 minutes, contemplating the cold silence and your newfound resolve.

When the ritual is complete, take the ice (with the intention paper beneath it) and place it in your freezer. This freezes your commitment to endurance and preserves the boundary you set. Keep it frozen until the challenge is past or you feel the boundary is established.

When you are ready for the situation to be completely released or transformed, you can let the ice slowly melt outside.

Post-Ritual Reflection

Journal your answers to these prompts, channeling Skadi’s quiet strength:

  • How did the feeling of the ice in your hand shift your perspective on your challenge?
  • Where in your life do you need to be more “unyielding” like the frozen mountain?
  • What is the first step you will take that reflects your new, clear focus?

Khione’s Serenity Ritual: The Soft Fall of Peace

This ritual is dedicated to Khione, the Greek Nymph Goddess of Snow (Daughter of Boreas, the North Wind). Khione embodies the delicate, beautiful, and purifying aspects of fresh snow. Use this rite when you need to bring gentle calm to a chaotic situation, cleanse your emotions, achieve serene clarity, or simply invite a sense of quiet beauty into your life. It is best performed during or just after a fresh, soft snowfall.

What You’ll Need:

  • Offerings: A small bowl of clear water (representing her essence), a single white flower (representing her gentle beauty), and a teaspoon of honey (representing soothing sweetness).
  • The Snow Vessel: A clean, clear glass bowl or jar filled with fresh, untouched snow.
  • Tools: A white or light blue candle, a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil, and a piece of blue satin or silk cloth.

Steps:

1. Preparation and Serene Stillness

Find a quiet space, ideally near a window where you can see the snow or where you have placed the bowl of snow. Lay the blue cloth down as your altar surface. Place the snow vessel in the center.

Anoint the white or blue candle with the calming oil (lavender or chamomile). Light the candle, focusing on the calm light radiating softly through the air.

Say: “I invite peace into this space. I honor the silence and the beauty of the gentle cold.”

2. Calling to Khione

Approach the snow vessel, feeling the cool energy emanating from the fresh snow. Focus on the purity of the white.

Say: “Hail Khione, Nymph of the Fluffy Snow. Daughter of the North Wind, weaver of soft silence. I honor your purity, your quiet reflection, and the cleansing beauty you spread across the land. Come, grace this space with your serenity.”

3. The Soft Fall of Clarity (The Intention)

Dip a finger into the bowl of clear water and touch the snow. Focus on an area of your life that feels chaotic or stressed (emotional turmoil, a relationship issue, or mental overstimulation).

Visualize the chaos being covered and softened by a gentle snowfall, muffling the harsh noise and bringing quiet order.

Whisper your intention into the snow: “Khione, let the soft fall of your magic cleanse [Name the issue]. Bring me stillness, bring me serenity, and grant me the clear sight that rests beneath the white.”

4. Cleansing with the Meltwater

Add the teaspoon of honey and the white flower to the clear water offering. This sweetens your request and honors the beauty of her gift.

Now, take a small pinch of the snow from the vessel. Rub it gently between your hands or over your wrists (pulse points). As the snow melts immediately, visualize it washing away any residual stress, anxiety, or negativity it touches.

Chant (Repeat slowly 3 times): “Snow melts to water, chaos yields to peace. Khione’s stillness, bring swift release. Purity granted, serenity blessed. My heart finds calm, and my soul finds rest.”

5. Offering and Integration

Thank Khione for lending her quiet strength. Place the clear water offering (now infused with honey and the flower) near your front door or window.

Say: “Khione, thank you for the gift of stillness. I will carry the serenity of your snow into my day, seeing my path with clear, calm eyes.”

Keep the bowl of snow on your altar or near a window and allow it to naturally melt over time. As the water forms, it is charging with Khione’s peaceful energy.

6. Post-Ritual Use of Khione’s Water

The melted water in the bowl is now a potent cleanser. Once fully melted, use it in one of these ways:

  • Gentle Anointing: Dip your fingers in the water and gently anoint your Third Eye or your temples before meditation to encourage clear, calm intuition.
  • Space Spray: Use the water in a spray bottle to lightly mist your workspace or bedroom to infuse the area with serenity and calm energy.
  • Quiet Cleansing Bath: Add a few drops to your bathwater to wash away emotional strain and prepare for restful sleep.

Post-Ritual Reflection

Journal your experience, focusing on the quality of calm and clarity:

  • What sounds or distractions did the gentle snow seem to “muffle” in your life today?
  • How does Khione’s serene energy feel different from Skadi’s fierce strength? When would you use one over the other?
  • What is the one peaceful action you will take tomorrow to honor the calm you found today?

Final Thoughts: The Sweetness of the Cold

Working with snow and ice magic is an exercise in respecting stillness, boundaries, and the necessary pauses in life. Just as the earth must freeze to rest and renew, we too benefit from the clarity and preservation magic of the frozen waters. This winter, as the snow falls over your home, remember the unique power it holds. Let the ice protect your boundaries, and let the snow cleanse your spirit, preparing you for the fertile growth that will inevitably follow the thaw.

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The gods and goddesses of Winter to work with as the snow falls and nature rests

As the snow begin to fall and the air becomes bitter and harshly cold, the festivals like, Yule, the new year, and Lupercalia it beckons us into it’s embrace of introspection, silence, and prepping for new beginnings to blossom in the Spring. During these festivals its common for many witches and pagans to work with and celebrate deities that connect to and represent the energies central to the introspective and transitional celebrations. I do! This season for me is a very feminine one. I hardly ever have gods and the divine masculine calling out to me now. This a season when I want to go into the womb of mother Earth. When the dark goddess and her healing, justice, empowerment, harsh clarity on reality, magic, and darkness beckons me to sit in her embrace. To listen to the past, root myself in introspection, and hear the healing whispers from my womb in the stillness and silence of winter. During this month a few deities take center stage because they have festivals or sacred days during this month to help you connect with them in a very intimate way. This season and it’s celebrations are full of magic, fertility, purification, introspection and there are many gods and goddesses who embody its transitional, silent, and restful energy. Winter season specifically the months of December, January, and February is a really important time in pagan culture and there are plenty of chilly gods and goddesses to work with or worship, depending on your practice, festivals, and celebrations. Let’s take a walk through the Winter landscape blanketed with snow and frozen waterways. To take the time to pause, reflect, and truly connect to the cyclical rhythm of nature while we meet SOME of those deities together in this post today.

Skaði (Skadi / Skathi) – Norse goddess

Skaði is a Norse goddess, often called the “Winter Queen,” associated with the mountains, hunting, skiing, and the wild, primarily known as a giantess (jötunn) who married the sea god Njörðr. Daughter of a fallen giant, Skadi walks the windswept mountains, a huntress sculpted from ice and legend. Her eyes, sharp as glaciers, scan the frozen realm. Bow in hand, she glides through the snow on swift skis, a predator born of the wilderness. Tales paint her as fierce, her spirit forged in the fires of vengeance and tempered by the unforgiving cold. She is mistress of the mountains, where the sun dances on glacial edges and the howl of the wolf echoes through empty valleys. But beneath the hardened exterior lies a yearning for connection. A goddess caught between two worlds – Asgard, home of the gods, and the wild embrace of the giants. Skadi’s place in Norse mythology is multifaceted and we see this as she is featured in stories with Odin, Loki, and Njordr among others. She’s even associated with snowshoes, and in later stories is said to have married Odin and bore him many children. She is the embodiment of both the untamed wild and a yearning for understanding. She is a warrior queen, a skilled hunter, and a goddess who walks the line between two worlds. Her story reminds us of the power of resilience in the face of loss, the importance of honoring our true nature, and the ever-present tension and duality between harmony and conflict.

Odin-Norse god

Odin is a Norse god who rules over wisdom, war, magic, and sovereignty. Odin is known by many many names. Wodan, Wotan, All Father, One-Eyed Seeker are but just a few. He is the ruler of the Aesir and steward of Asgard. In Germanic lore, it is said during Yule, which takes place during winter, he leads the Wild Hunt while being seated upon Sleipnirs back. This hunt is a spiritual parade of sorts that flies through the sky on Winter nights. Sometimes the Wild Hunt collects lost souls and sometimes a person joins the Wild Hunt in their sleep. In Nordic countries, the people gave sacrifices to Odin in the Winter months to ensure safety from them and prosperity. Including the children leaving hay in their boots by the hearth for Sleipnir to snack on as he flew by. Does this sound familiar to you at all? A white bearded old man, riding across the sky with a stead bringing blessings to those as he goes by? Many believe Odin is the actual inspiration for modern day Santa Claus? Check out my blog all about Santa HERE and decide for yourself.

Kuraokami

Kuraokami is a legendary Japanese dragon and Shinto deity of rain and snow. The name Kuraokami translates to “Ravine Rain Serpent. Kuraokami is said to have been created from the blood of Kagutsuchi, the fire deity. In some versions of the myths surrounding Kuraokami, Watatsumi, and Mizuhanome, Izanami created them to tame Kagutsuchi’s fire if he ever got out of control.

Hestia– Greek goddess

The next deity I want to talk about I personally feel is overlooked far too often especially during the cold winter months. This season is the time of year that solidifies us in the bitter cold and harshness of nature. Which means we need warmth and heat for us to survive and thrive. Which is why I always feel pulled to her during this time. Especially living in Minnesota I need her to bless my hearth with continuous heat during the long winter months. Not only that, but she can make your home extra cozy during this month while you spend more quality time alone. Hestia is the sole attendant to the celestial hearth of the gods. As the goddess of the hearth, she personified the fire burning in the hearths of every home in Greece. On a very tangible level, Hestia rules the domain of fire. This means that she is directly responsible, at least according to the Greeks, for the fire, the stove, and the heat in your home. Honoring her during the winter season, when the harsh chill solidifies itself in our bones is a great idea right now. She will bless your hearth as she stokes and fuels the flames all winter long. Don’t forget all month long to present her and your hearth with the first offering sacrificed to keep those flames burning strong.

Boreas-Greek God
Boreas is the Greek God of the North wind, winter and ice. He’s also known as The Devouring One. He is the spirit of Winter and can be both violent and benevolent. Depending on the person and situation. The Greeks believed he came from the North, being the North Wind, and because of this was considered Thracian in origin. He is often depicted as a powerful, bearded man with wings, with two faces – one in front and one in back. He is the son of the Titan Astraeus and Eos, the goddess of the dawn, and brother to Zephyrus (the West Wind) and Notus (the South Wind). He is said to be the one who brings cold winter weather and is known for his violent temper, most famously abducting the Athenian princess Oreithyia to become his wife.

Brigid

The next deity I am going to talk about is because she takes central stage during Imbolc the festival that marks the midwinter point. A Goddess in Irish tradition, Brigid is one of the most well-known because, she is the Goddess of fertility and spring. To many she is also known as the Great Mother Goddess of Ireland, and to Christians as a Saint Brigid. With this energy, Brigid brings the remembrance of our Oneness and of the Eternal Essence of the Divine Feminine. She is the daughter of the Celtic God Dagda, a Fae leader of the Tuatha dè Danann.She’s often depicted with fiery hair and a sunbeam cloak. She was born at sunrise with rays of sunlight radiating around her head. She is associated with many things; Poetry, Healing, Midwinter/Imbolc, Flames/fire, Fertility, and Motherhood.

Brigid is considered a Triple Goddess, yet many references distinguish Brigit differently than the traditional Triple Goddess aspects of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Rather Brigid is frequently referenced having three sister selves with three distinct roles, Lady of Healing Waters, Goddess of the Sacred Flame and Goddess of the Fertile Earth.

Callieach

Cailleach stands as a prominent figure in Celtic mythology, embodying the essence of wisdom, transformation, and the cycles of nature. Her presence is deeply rooted in the folklore and traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man.. Since, the ancient Celts celebrated two seasons only, her reign bringing cold all over the land began on Samhain and ended with Ostara/spring when she handed it back to Brigid. On Imbolc which is the first of February, Cailleach, the Goddess of Winter, heads out into the world to gather firewood to keep her warm for the rest of winter. If the weather is bright and sunny, Cailleach is out gathering the wood and will be able to gather enough to make winter last a good bit longer. However, if the weather is bad and cold, Cailleach is still asleep and will soon run out of firewood, and spring will come sooner.

Cailleach is often depicted as a powerful, crone-like figure who embodies the harshness and stillness of winter. When she appears to me she also has a blue aurora about her, and her mythical staff in hand. This staff is said to have mystical powers for when she slams it on the ground winter will freeze all the land. She represents the embodiment of winter, sovereignty, and the primal forces of the natural world. As the guardian of the cold, she is said to control the storms, the winds, and the snow that blanket the earth during the winter months. She is a symbol of death and decay but also of transformation and the wisdom that comes with age and experience. While Brigid heralds the coming of spring and new life, Cailleach represents the slowing down and rest that winter brings, urging us to pause and reflect. On Imbolc, Cailleach’s presence is especially poignant as it marks the shift from the deep, inward-focused energies of winter toward the budding life of spring. Cailleach holds the power to either prolong winter or usher in the first signs of spring, depending on whether she decides to create a fierce storm or allow the warmth to return.

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Baba Yaga

The next goddess we have gives me a very similar energy and feel when I work with her as the goddess we just talked about above; Calileach. To modern witches and Slavic pagans, Baba Yaga is a witch goddess who lives deep in a birch forest moving from place to place among the trees in her hut she calls home on top of giant chicken legs. From time to time when she needs to gather more supplies you might catch a glimpse of her flying by up in the sky from her magical mortar and pestle. She’s a wild and untamed old woman, often seen as a hag or crone, but can transform herself into a beautiful woman to manipulate or trick someone if she desires. Baba Yaga is a goddess of wisdom, healing, transformation, death, rebirth, renewal and autumn/winter. When healing is needed, whether it’s from colds/flu or emotional healing, Baba Yaga can offer healing often in the form of herbal teas brewed by herself. Calling on her during this Winter season can lead you through the forest now frozen and blanketed in snow, to her skull fenced lined home. To peer into the darkness of her cauldron and gain the most ancient wisdom from the darkness of the cosmos that she guards. To learn more about her you can read my previous post here.

Morena

In Bohemia and Moravia, the goddess of winter, death and dreams is Morana, who covers the fields in a funeral shroud of ice and snow. She reigns from the winter solstice to the spring equinox. Then Vesna, the goddess of spring and rebirth, takes over. Morena is a Slavic goddess of winter, death, and rebirth. She is also known by many other names, including Marzanna, Mara, Morana, and Marena. She is feared as the bringer of its chill in most areas. This is only amplified by her connection to the Zmora/Mora/Kikimora – a demon of nightmares. She is sometimes pictured in a form similar to those demons.

The most popular myth involving her is that of her marriage with Jaryło/Yarilo/Gerovit – her twin brother and a spring, war, and agriculture god. It was said that she was a daughter of Perun, god of thunder, and Mokosz/Mokosh, the Great Mother. In this story, she was once a nature goddess. When she was young, Jaryło was stolen by the god Weles and taken to the underworld of Nawia/Nav. When he returned, the twins did not know they were related, so they fell in love and were married. This marriage between Morena’s nature and Jaryło’s agriculture brought balance in nature and also peace (temporarily) between Perun and Weles. But then Jaryło committed adultery. So, she killed him for his betrayal, turning her bitter and making her the winter deity we know today. This split is the reason for the seasons, as Morena kills Jaryło in autumn, and he along with a spring goddess (usually either Dziewanna or Żywia/Vesna) kills her in the spring. The cycle continues annually, and neither can exist for long while the other survives.

This story shows a bit of tragedy that is often lacking in many mythological stories. While Maorena is feared, she has a human element of desiring revenge and having her heart broken. An important note is that most gods in Slavic mythology had a fear and a worship element to them. Morena is feared for the death and disease she brings, but she is also a crucial part of the world’s cycle.

La befana

The next deity or as some call her a folklore legend we are going to talk about it la befana. She is a grandmotherly woman who resembles a kindly witch that is connected to Christmas. She brings gifts to good little children, depositing them in stockings hung above the hearth. Some even claim she sweeps the floor before she leaves as a symbol to sweep away the previous year’s problems. Even though she has roots all the way back to ancient Roman festivals, she is most well known for her role in Christian stories and legends. I personally believe this is because the church needed a much more acceptable and tamer version of the Germanic winter witch Berchta.

In Italian folklore and legend La befana delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to Santa Claus or the Three Magi. Another Christian legend takes a slightly darker tone as La Befana was an ordinary woman with a child whom she greatly loved. However, her child died, and her resulting grief maddened her. Upon hearing news of Jesus being born, she set out to see him, delusional that he was her son. She eventually met Jesus and presented him with gifts to make him happy. The infant Jesus was delighted, and he gave La Befana a gift in return; she would be the mother of every child in Italy.

Nanook

This next deity comes to us from Inuit Mythology. In Inuit religious beliefs, Nanook (the Polar Bear) is the master of bears. He is the one who decides if a hunter is worthy of their kill and whether or not they will be successful. Revered for his strength and wisdom, Nanook symbolizes the profound connection between the Inuit and their natural environment. As a spiritual leader, Nanook not only embodies the qualities necessary for survival in this harsh terrain but also represents the delicate balance between humans and nature in Inuit belief. In Inuit mythology, Nanook is not just an individual deity but an integral part of the pantheon’s familial structure. Revered as a father figure, Nanook is said to have many cubs, each inheriting his strength and resilience. His companion, Sedna, goddess of the sea and marine life, complements Nanook’s domain over land and ice by ruling the ocean depths. Together, they embody the harmonious balance of the Arctic environment, where land and sea intertwine in a crucial interplay of survival and sustenance.

Nanook, a powerful deity in Inuit mythology, exerts profound influence over the Arctic environment through various domains. Known as the master of bears, Nanook controls the movements and availability of bears, crucial for successful hunts where hunters perform rituals and offerings to appease him. Beyond land, Nanook extends his sway over the Arctic seas, believed to calm or stir waters that affect the hunt for seals and walruses. Legends attribute Nanook with control over Arctic weather, where blizzards and storms are seen as expressions of his will or a test for hunters. In the realm of the afterlife, Nanook plays a role in Inuit beliefs, with the souls of hunted bears returning to him, potentially to be reborn or serve as spirit guides.

Pertcha

The next deity I am going to talk about many only consider her to be a folklore legend similar to La befena. While Krampus gets most of the attention during this time of the year as the terrifying side of the holiday season Pertcha is just as terrifying. If not more so in my eyes. In the Alps of Upper Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, you will find stories of Perchta, a goddess connected to Winter and snow. Sources say she has two different appearances: a beautiful woman as white as snow or as elderly and haggard woman. As the crone she is often depicted with a beaked nose made of iron, dressed in rags, perhaps carrying a cane, and generally resembles a decrepit old crone. But this old crone packs a mighty wallop…. and carries a long knife hidden under her skirt. She is said to roam the countryside during the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany to enter the houses of those she encountered. If your house is neat and tidy and all your spinning for the winter season was done by the twelfth night she would leave you a silver coin. If it wasn’t well…there are many stories of what she would do to you some involving that knife under her skirt even. Some stories say she may slit your belly open, rip out your innards, and stuff you with straw, rocks, and bits of glass. She also disembowels lazy children. Other legends equate Frau Perchta with the legend of the Wild Hunt, and say that she flies through the night sky attended by an army of lost souls, including the demonic-looking Perchten, her army of servants who are visually nearly indistinguishable from Krampus.

Tengliu

Tengliu,is a Goddess of Snow in Chinese mythology. In Chinese mythology, Tengliu is the goddess of winter. She is said to live in the Kunlun Mountains, where she controls the weather. Tengliu first appeared in the Tang dynasty and later became a popular cultural figure in the Ming dynasty through the development in the Song dynasty. Other then her appearance in many songs throughout the Song dynasty not much else is really known about her.

Yuki-onna

Yuki-onna is a Japanese deity or really a spirit associated with winter and snowstorms. I say this because, she isn’t referenced too as a Kami but, instead usually as a yokai. She is also known as the snow woman. In some legends, Yuki-onna is a manifestation of winter, representing its harshness. Some legends say the Yuki-onna, being associated with winter and snowstorms, is the spirit of someone who perished in the snow. She is at the same time beautiful and serene, yet ruthless in killing unsuspecting mortals. In some stories, Yuki-onna is vengeful and freezes travelers with her icy breath. In other stories, she is kind and helps people in the mountains. She personifies the duality and contrast of Winter. Showing us the harness, bitterness, and coldness of the season. Along with highlighting the peacefulness, beauty, ands stillness of the season.

Aphrodite

The last deity I am going to talk about I think far too many forget is connected to winter. I feel this happens because, too many forget Valentine’s day in February is right in the middle of Winter. In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, and desire. She is also associated with sexuality, fertility, and pleasure. While best known as the goddess of love, she was also the ancient Greek goddess of fertility, physical pleasure (particularly sexual), eternal youth, grace, and beauty. Additionally, she played roles in commerce, war, and politics. Plus let’s not forget her crucial role, as one of the causes of the Trojan War. Her origins though, are shrouded in mystery. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, she emerged from the sea foam in the waters of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, born from the severed genitals of Uranus. She supposedly arose from the foam when the Titan Cronus slew his father Uranus and threw his genitals into the sea. However, according to Homer, in Iliad, Aphrodite may instead be the daughter of Zeus and Dione.

Call on her this Winter season to work with the energy of love and deepening your connection to others. Don’t forget to reflect on your relationships as well and find love with those you can. Especially if you are forced into a situation just as she was. Remember, Aphrodite is about so much more than love, beauty and lust though. You can always call on her for those reasons but, Aphrodite is about the passion of creation. Which is why she can be called on for creative expression, and living your passion. She is a great goddess to use for self love, emotional balance and healing as well.

How to connect to and work with these deities

Everyone’s relationship with deities is different and we all work with and believe in them differently. You might believe in multiple gods and goddesses and work with them each as though they are close, personal friends. Or maybe you believe the gods are reflections of Universal energy and simply archetype energies that you can learn a lesson from. However you incorporate deities in your practice is up to you. But here are some ideas to get you started on ways to work with any or all of these deities of the Winter. Remember; it’s important to approach them with respect, reverence, gratitude and by building a relationship with them. Every time you work with a deity it is an even energetic exchange; which means what you put into your intention when working with them and building your relationship to them is what you get back. Don’t forget to check out my shop and for an eBook to help you explore how you view deities more and you can also purchase my deep deity devotionals workshop course HERE!

  • Research, study and read about who they are, where they come from, and their myths and legends
  • Refresh your altar and add any of them to it. Or create a new one. Use any of the correspondences connected to them that speak to you
  • Cast spells to help with personal transition or transformation allowing the deities of the transitional season to guide you through the process
  • Call on them to assist you with different types of divination like, tarot, pendulum readings, runes, fire scrying or cryomancy
  • Use their correspondences and energies in protection spells especially for ones for your home
  • Create a spell jar for them and add them to your altars or place them somewhere in your home
  • Shadow work focusing on inner work, the cold, resilience, strength, and resting.  If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here;  you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
  • Invite them to your circle and castings when performing rituals tied to the cycles of nature
  • Include them in your celebrations for any festivals like Yule, the new year, Lupercalia, and Valentine’s day
  • Use snow and ice magic
  • Go on a mindful walk in nature to connect to the energies of the land the winter deities rule
  • Invoke their name when creating simmer pots to cleanse and purify your home from unwanted energies
  • Herbal magic-brew teas especially, or add herbs to your hot drinks
  • Carve their sigils into candles for fire magic for release work and to keep your home warm and your hearth lit during the cold dark winter months
  • Purification and cleansing rituals and spells using snow and ice
  • carving their sigils into the ice for binding and banishing spells
  • Make some rose water and use in your spells and leave as offerings for deities
  • Use oil with their correspondences and blessed with their prayers in self love rituals
  • Bake treats and add their sigils to them for love, family, and relationships
  • Give them offerings they enjoy for manifestation and building a relationship
  • Add their sigils and correspondences like herbs to spell bags, talismans, and charms
  • Leave them offerings of milk to connect to fertility, abundance, and prosperity during winter
  • carve their sigils into your fire wood before you burn it in your hearth to welcome them into your home and bring you blessings
  • invoke them during your commitment ceremonies
  • Draw their sigils on your mirror before doing mirror magic and/or mirror work
  • Use their prayers during sex magic rituals and spells
  • Ask them to join you on astral travels, meditations, and inner healing work sessions
  • Wear their colors during the day and use color magic to connect to them
  • Journal about signs you in your life during your days that are connected to them
  • Use their images as inspiration in glamor and beauty spells
  • Divination like fire gazing, snow scrying, melt snow and use the water in scrying, or Cryomancy
  • create Brigid’s crosses for Imbolc
  • Add their sigils, names, correspondences, and images to your holiday and festival celebrations
  • leave a plate and place for them at your festival dinners so they can join you
  • meditate as the snow falls and listen for their words of wisdom and them call to you
  • call to them in prayers to ignite and guide your creativity in creativity spells
  • Volunteer and serve at places in your community that align with deities you wish to work with this season
  • Use their sigils on your spells to help aid in your rest during winter
  • go on a shamanic journey with their animal companions to connect with them
  • invoke them, use their prayers, use their correspondences, or sigils to bless your magical tools
  • daily prayers, affirmations, poems, or songs to honor and venerate them
  • Live your life in accordance with their own personal philosophies and energies
  • Make them part of your new year goals and resolutions
  • If possible take a trip or spend your vacation at places sacred to them like their temples or countries of origin
  • add their images, symbols, and sigils to your gift wrappings or Valentine’s cards
  • wear jewelry with their image, symbol, name, or sigil on it
  • draw or tattoo their sigils onto your body
  • Perform a dedication rite or ritual to dedicate yourself to them during their season and most potent time of the year
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Embrace a new start and your own uniqueness to help the greater good with the Aquarius new moon

The first new moon of 2025 graces the skies with its sliver of light on January 29th. This time we find the moon under the innovative, curious, humanitarian, freedom seeking, independent, go with the flow of change; Aquarius. Aquarius the water bearer pushes us to venture outside of our comfort zones, and to experiment. The status quo isn’t working, so doing things differently is something we’re open to doing. As we focus on the future and we’re open to doing things differently, it allows us to take control of it. Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Zodiac and is teeming with energy all about the doing the greater good for humanity through your own uniqueness. This energy is an energy we are really needing right now with everything going on in the world. Tapping into the energy of Aquarius right now will allow us to be able to go with the flow of massive change happening around us. Allowing us to not have so much resistance to the flow, so we can find a new way creative way to help humanity and protect our unique way of life. The Aquarius New Moon is all about embracing a fresh start that aligns with your true self to help the greater good of the collective. The Aquarius New Moon, happening alongside the beginning of the Year of the Snake, encourages us to welcome renewal, seek clarity, and embrace the beauty of transformation by shedding our skins.

New moon what it is and why we honor it

Every month, the New Moon carries us over the threshold of a new beginning. So, let’s talk about the new moon in general before we climb the highest mountains to reach our dreams this year with the Capricorn new moon. The new moon is the time to reflect and cleanse your energy. It is a time to set your intentions for what you wish to attract this lunar cycle. But, remember every intention set requires action and energy from your part as well. You can’t just set an intention and miraculously it is yours. You must also put the movement of energy behind it with action steps.

The new moon energy is there to support you in manifesting what you want. The new moon is a time to allow new ideas and energy to flow with you. It is a time to honor new beginnings, and the turning over of a cycle. Think of these intentions as seeds you are planting for this lunar cycle to be ready to harvest by the full moon. Use this time to rest, reflect, and plant what you will grow just as your ancestors across many cultures did while there was little light in the night sky for them to use.

Each New Moon is unique, offering its own magic within each month. To learn more about the foundations of working with the new moon, and how it affects you, read more here in my previous blog post.  And to learn more about the moon in general and lunar magic you can read my comprehensive guide on the topic here. You can also watch my class on YouTube with Divination Academy here!

Chinese new year, celebrating the lunar new year

Before we get to know the water bearer Aquarius, we first need to talk about another energy coming into play. Because this new moon is a special one marking the beginning of the lunar year and calendar for many cultures. One of the most popular cultures to celebrate the lunar new year is the Chinese. The Chinese new Year is perhaps the most elaborate, colorful, and important in the culture. Chinese New Year, just like the Western new Year, signifies turning over a new leaf and starting something new. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, Chinese New Year celebrates looking to the future for new beginnings with themes of happiness, health family, and good fortune. This Chinese new year marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful combination that appears only once every 60 years. This year of the Snake signifies introspection, subtle power, and transformative growth. It embodies a quiet yet potent and sometimes lethal energy capable of illuminating hidden paths and fostering deep emotional and spiritual understanding. Its strategic, resourceful nature makes it an excellent year for long-term growth. To learn more about the the Chinese new year and how to celebrate it today alongside this new moon read my guide here.

So who is Aquarius?

Aquarius is the sign that brings progression, liberation, innovation, and world-mindedness to the zodiac. It’s the sign of broad learning, and the shedding of the past. It’s the sign of new, and sometimes radical, beginnings. Even though it is commonly mistaken for a water sign due to it being represented by the water bear; it is actually attached to the element of air. This is because Aquarius represents the movement of knowledge, wisdom, creativity, and connection to the collective through life. By spreading it on the breath of the spirit ( AIR) to humanity for the greater good. Aquarius allows for the flow of ideas and gifts for humanity with the ability to tune into the universal mind and think outside the box without fear. Aquarius is the futuristic sign of the universal collective due to it’s placement being the 11th sign and looking both at the end of cycle and towards the next one.

Aquarius Constellation

The constellation of Aquarius is depicted as a youthful boy pouring water in the mouth of a fish, the fish that represents Pisces, the zodiac sign that follows Aquarius on the calendar. In Greek mythology, Aquarius represents the youthful shepherd boy Ganymede. He was the son of Tros of Dardania, who is credited as the founder of Troy which made him a Trojan prince. The story goes that Ganymede was herding sheep when Zeus, came down disguised as an eagle. Zeus was very impressed by the beauty of the young prince. Homer said Ganymede was the loveliest and most beautiful born of the race of mortals. Zeus was so infatuated with him and his beauty so he took Ganymede to Mount Olympus. Once they got there, Zeus made Ganymedes the cupbearer for the gods. Where he would refill their drinks so, Zeus could admire he beauty.

Themes for the Aquarius new moon

We have talked a lot about who Aquarius is and how Aquarius can affect you and benefit you. This time we find the moon under the innovative, curious, humanitarian, freedom seeking, independent, go with the flow of change; Aquarius. This Aquarius new moon is a bold invitation to step into a future defined by innovation, transformation, and collective evolution. The Aquarius New Moon begins a time when we are focused on envisioning a new reality, breaking free from old patterns, and releasing our attachment to the past. Let’s explore some of the themes of the Aquarius new moon below.

  • Creative
  • open-minded
  • innovative
  • idealistic
  • Rebellious
  • humanitarian
  • intelligent
  • unique
  • loyal
  • optimistc
  • confident
  • curious
  • dreamy
  • future focused
  • clever
  • assertive
  • honest
  • self-reliant
  • progressive
  • free spirited

Aquarius the sign of changing the world

When the new moon transits Aquarius, it feels like you can change the world. Literally! This is because of it’s strong connection to wanting to better humanity and raise it to it’s highest level of consciousness and we see this in the symbolism of the water bearer. Where you see the sign of Aquarius pouring its physical blessings of knowledge, and more out for all of humanity to access and benefit from. With this moon you really have the opportunity to connect to a divine energy all about the expansion of humanity. You can reflect on how you have or have not been doing this in your life. And you can reflect on how you can do start to or do it differently than you are now? You will feel that deep desire to further humanity with your blessings you have to offer others through the throat chakra it is connected to.

Aquarius the sign of creativity

This new moon in Aquarius ushers in a time to really truly open up to the expression of your creativity as well to look for new ways to express yourself and to expand any business endeavors in a new and innovative way. The new moon in Aquarius opens up this trusting space within yourself to be willing to accept your own uniqueness which allows your creativity to just explode without the fear of judgement since you are so happy with who you uniquely are in this energy. This new moon give you the space to really open up to any and all new ideas to try especially if you have a business or a side hustle. You will feel this energy open up new ways for you to get you and the services you have to offer the collective.

Aquarius the sign to tap into the uniqueness of you

The new moon in Aquarius brings about a time to celebrate your uniqueness and who you are as a divine being. It is a time to dedicate yourself with a full blazing passion on a path towards your goals. This moon really opens up to your root chakra to allow you to be fully grounded and confident in every unique part of who are as divine soul. This new moon invites you to invite in full trust in yourself that you know who are and what your path is for this lifetime is. You can really take this time in during this moon to reflect on what truly makes you unique and sets you apart and how can you use those traits to benefit the greater good of humanity and the collective.

What to be cautious of with the Aquarius new moon

During an Aquarius new moon, you might want to be aware of relationship issues and insecurities. This means be careful to not let yourself get detached from others. This can happen easily during an Aquarius new moon since it pushes us to be independent and seek more space on our own. The next thing to be cautious of is to not let your emotions consume you or others drama and extreme emotions either. The Aquarius new moon is a time known to bring up repressed feelings and create some clarity in your life you may have been unaware of until now. Like maybe you are in a toxic relationship. The Aquarius new moon will force you to accept this and have you want to create plans to change that. Just make sure you are not doing so hastily and listening to the wisdom that Aquarius can bring. Lastly, make sure those repressed feelings I talked about just a bit ago, don’t consume you and get out of control. Make sure to do things that soothe your soul, comfort your inner child, and love yourself through acts of self care.

Aquarius New moon and duality

Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look for the duality in that energy and how I can connect to it. This includes the new moon and the energy of the zodiac sign it currently is in Aquarius. First, the new moon itself is all about duality and illuminating the night sky in both light and shadows. The new moon is all about rebirth, renewal, and the beginning of a new cycle, which puts you in a transitional liminal space, energy, and time. In order for you to be in a space to begin again, to transition, and be reborn you had to just come from an ending and death.

Second, let’s look at the duality of the energy of Aquarius. First off Aquarius is ruled by two planets Uranus and Saturn. Which are quite opposing energies to each other. Uranus is very dreamy, and a future focused energy while Saturn is very disciplined and logic based. This unique mix of duality is why Aquarius energy is what shakes up the collective, brings new inventions, and changes the status quo. This energy is seen as the driving force behind revolutionary ideas and groundbreaking solutions, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

However, this same unwavering dedication to help the collective with new innovations and ways of thinking, can also be a double-edged sword. Aquarius energy can be very stubborn with a refusal to compromise or consider alternative perspectives. This can sometimes lead to a sense of arrogance, seeming like a know it all, and alienating those who don’t share in our dreams to reshape the collective.

Correspondences for the Aquarius new moon

First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy , or the zodiac energy the moon is currently in like for Aquarius, I will list below for you to use. Remember to follow your intuition with the correspondences you choose to work with and that you can always use any that correspond to the moon itself as well.

  • planet-Uranus and Saturn
  • Element-Air
  • Symbol- the water bearer
  • Modality- Fixed
  • gender-Masculine
  • Day-Saturday
  • Animal- peacock, dolphin, owl ( Ps we are talking about owls inside the Patreon community. come learn about them by joining the paid community today)
  • colors-bright blue and purple
  • Herbs/flowers-orchid, Lavender, chamomile, ashwagandha, ginger, hawthorn, fennel, rosemary, Queen Anne’s lace
  • Stones/crystals- garnet, hematite, amethyst, aquamarine, rose quartz, turquoise, labradorite, fluorite, and sodalite
  • Deities- Zeus, Ea, Deucalion, Hapy, Prometheus, Hera, Juno, Hebe
  • Ruling House-11th house

How to connect to the Aquarius new moon

Now, that we have talked about the themes of this innovative, curious, humanitarian, freedom seeking, independent, go with the flow of change; Aquarius new moon. and how it is going to affect you let’s talk about how you can specifically connect to and work with this moon.

First, make sure to do all of your staples that your learned in the previous blog post on the new moon and the moon in general like, charging your crystals, making moon water, and resetting your altar.

With this moon there are certain spells and rituals that will help connect you to this moon in the most effective way. With the Moon in Aquarius, magic associated with Inspiration, innovation, clarity, social events, friendships, moving forward and solving issues is heightened now. You can also perform magic associated with the Lunar new year and working with the snake right now. Remember these are just some of the many ideas, follow your intuition and the energy of this moon. You can find more ways to connect to the moon and more information on many of these forms of magic on my Pinterest page here.

  • Any rituals to open up and express creativity
  • Expressiveness or communication spells
  • create a vision board for how you want to reshape reality
  • Lunar magic
  • Ritual moon bath
  • try something new you have always wanted to do
  • pick up a new hobby
  • spend time alone with yourself. I’ve been loving winter walks in the woods lately myself.
  • indulge in self care and boost your self worth
  • set intentions and SMART goals for this lunar cycle
  • Perform some snow and ice magic for cleansing and purification
  • Shadow work based on innovation, new ideas, how you can help humanity, and repressed emotions . If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here;  you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; or you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
  • Elemental magic with the element of Air
  • Divination like tarot cards
  • celebrate the Chinese new year aka lunar new year
  • spend time with your friends
  • Work with the energy of the snake
  • do some community service work, or donate to a cause you care about
  • Focus on abundance
  • Make a simmer pot to bring in clear communication into your home and release toxic relationships or boundaries
  • Create a spell jar to bring you creativity, innovation, and new ideas
  • Have some fun with sex magic tonight to manifest
  • Refresh your altar
  • Friendship spells
  • embrace the parts of you that are unique
  • join a political activist group that aligns with your beliefs like a pro abortion group, or LGBTQ group
  • expand your social and business networks
  • start reading a new book
  • spells to promote Freedom, equality for all, and justice
  • do some Problem solving
  • make some art and get creative in whatever way speaks to your soul
  • Increase your intuition- you can start with my ebook here
  • increasing and expanding your spiritual or magic training
  • MEDITATION AND VISUALIZATIONS ARE VERY POTENT ON THESE DAYS
  • cast spells to help with innovation and business endeavors
  • create or invent something new
  • do work that has to do with serving humanity

Shadow work questions for the Aquarius new moon

Like, we have talked about a lot in this post Aquarius is sign all about doing the greater good for humanity by shaking up the status quo. With this comes all those repressed emotions we have had hidden. This makes it a really potent time to do some reflective work with shadow work and assess how we have been showing up with our ideas, our communication, and in our community for the collective. The energy of a New Moon always invites us to plant seeds of intention, but this Aquarius New Moon emphasizes the importance of own uniqueness. It’s time to stop chasing goals that don’t feel true to us and instead focus on the dreams that can help move the collective into a new, brighter, and equal reality. This is the new moon to sit in the silent introspection of winter and get connected with your unique self and authentic about the goals you really want to set. Imagine this new moon as your personal catalyst for change, reaching your dreams, and prompting you to plant the seeds of intention to help reshape reality for the good of all humanity. We can take the time to reflect, do shadow work, and visualize the intentions we are about to set. Use the prompts and questions below in whatever way that feels right to free for your soul.

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  • What is the Aquarius energy bringing up and feeling like for you?
  • Three ways I can honor my most authentic self
  • What does the ideal version of my life look like this next lunar phase?
  • How can I share more of my gifts with others?
  • What intuitive urge do I need to listen to and take inspired action?
  • How can I best serve the greater good?
  • Can I find new ways of looking problems and solving them?
  • How can I take charge in my life to change it?
  • What old bonds or relationships are holding me hostage?
  • What repressed feelings are coming up?
  • How can you be more independent in your life?
  • What is unique about me? How can I use it to serve the greater good?
  • When have I judged and held back my emotions?
  • What societal systems are no longer working and need to be updated?
  • What Outdated beliefs do I need to re examine in my life?
  • What innovative ideas do I want to bring to life?
  • How can I share my talents with the greater good?
  • how can I think outside the box about a current challenge I am facing?
  • What unique parts of myself have I been rejecting and suppressing?
  • How can I connect to and express my creative side more?
  • How can I listen to my intuition every single day?
  • When do I feel the most creative in my life and how can I do it more in my life?

Final thoughts

The Aquarius New Moon invites us to reflect on what role we aspire to have within the collective, within the changing social paradigm, and within our local communities. This event is an invitation to get clear about the direction we are moving toward and make sure we are making choices in alignment with our own values and aspirations. The Aquarius New Moon encourages us to question the systems and structures we participate in and consider how we can contribute to shaping a reality that aligns with our visions and ideals. These days, we are being asked to take responsibility for our vision of the future and plant seeds that nourish and nurture it. The energy of this New Moon in Aquarius, encourages us to release any fear of standing out from the crowd or going against the grain. It invites us to be willing to accept all parts of ourselves as the unique person that we are, as we shed our new skin with the beginning of the new lunar year.

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Nurture your emotions, release past wounds, and heal under the Wolf full moon in Cancer

The first full moon of 2025 graces the skies with a watery and emotional current of energy in the sign of the Crab Cancer on January 13th. As the moon finishes her cycle in Cancer we are pushed to dive deep into the depths and waves of our emotions. Cancer is one of the most sensitive and intuitive signs of the zodiac. It’s ruled by the moon so when the moon is in the sign of Cancer at any time, you can be sure you’ll be feeling more emotional than normal especially during a full moon! Cancer rules emotions, and you can work on any emotional issues. You can work on facing those feelings you have let sink to the depths of your psyche, embrace them with compassion, and surrender to the waves and let them go. The Cancer full moon connects us with the feeling of home within ourselves, pushes us to develop a new awareness of our emotional nature, and establish a new relationship with our sensitivity and vulnerability. It represents our foundation in life, our home, our roots, and our family of origin or our motherland. So during this full moon our healing and release work can focus on things like our childhood, generational traumas, and toxic family dynamics as well. The Full Moon in Cancer is a profound opportunity to nurture your emotional landscape, connect with your inner world, and release what no longer serves you. Let’s surrender to the waves of our psyche and our deepest emotions riding on the back of the crab under the glow of the full moon light in this blogpost together.

First, What is the Full Moon

Over the centuries, the Moon has played a significant role in different cultures and traditions. The full moon simply put is when the moon is completely illuminated in the sky and it has reached it’s peak in this lunar cycle in the sky. When the moon is completely illuminated it’s time for all to reach full expression. The full moon is the most powerful and potent time of the entire lunar cycle.

A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). The full moon greatly affects humans and it’s no wonder it does because, there’s a scientific reason for this – we are made up of 60% or more of water. Full Moons are the peak point of the lunar cycle: at this time of the month, the light of the Sun is fully illuminating the Moon, and the luminaries are exactly opposing one another from our perspective on Earth. This potent alignment offers us opportunities to gain more awareness about what is moving in our inner and emotional world, and information previously uncertain or hidden could be revealed at this time.

With the moon being fully illuminated it creates this portal to some of the most potent energy to connect to for us to manifest our desires and dream life. This portal creates a connection to our peak creative energy and the deep seated creative passions we all have within us. This creative energy and power is the energy we need to actually do and create the things and lifestyle we need to manifest what we desire. With the new moon phase being about planting the seeds of what you want to manifest, the full moon is about actually doing the work and moving the energy to make your manifesting happen. The full moon allows you to bridge the connection between these energies and themes and bring them into your life while reminding you how important it is to have them in your life not only when the moon is illuminated in the sky for you to see.

There are so many ways to work with the full moon, to learn more about the basics of working with the full moon energy check out my blog post here and you can watch my class all about lunar magic. But, remember each full moon will be slightly different and have different practices to add and different ways to do it based on which zodiac sign the full moon is currently in at the time.

The wolf moon

During January, as the long harshness of winter has settled in for awhile and food sources to hunt become scarce. The howl of hungry wolves coordinating to take down their prey is something we commonly hear. This is why the full moon of January is known as the wolf moon. This first full moon of the year is an opportunity to slow down and reconnect with what truly matters. The howling wolves have long been a signal of the deep winter season. The Wolf Moon symbolizes both introspection and the power of community. The Full Moon of January connects us to Winter’s strength, the resilience of the wolf pack in harsh condition, and quiet stillness. Wolves, are revered for their wisdom and instinctual nature, and serve as symbols for individuals seeking a deeper connection with their inner selves. Like the pack-oriented wolves, this full moon reminds us of the importance of fostering relationships, improving communication, and achieving harmony in all aspects of life.

As with most pagan names there will be different ones for each culture so below I listed any of the other names for the cold moon I could find across the Earth. The common themes for these moons are, stillness, introspection, community, resilience, wisdom, rest, and the coldness of winter.

  • Mörsugur (Norse) Fat (most likely animal fat) Sucking month
  • Great Spirit Moon or Spirit Moon Ojibwe Native American origins
  • Mantis Moon (Praying Mantis) South African origins
  • Ice Moon Catawba Native American origins
  • cold moon
  • frost exploding moon
  • When Snow Blows Like Spirits In The Wind Moon
  • Stay Home Moon or Quiet Moon Celtic
  • Bear Hunting Moon (táan kungáay) Haida Alaska Native American origins
  • Moon After Yule (Anglo-Saxon)
  • Sun Has Not Strength To Thaw

Who is Cancer?

Like, I said before each full moon will be amplified and influenced by the zodiac sign we find it in and this time the full moon is in the sign of Cancer. So who is Cancer? As the fourth sign Cancer is the very bottom of the Zodiac which makes it associated with our foundations and the core of who we are. As a water sign Cancer is not afraid dive into the depths of emotions and create a nurturing environment to heal the wounds of the past. Cancer represented by the crab is known to be very emotional, nurturing, sensitive, and deeply intuitive.

Cancer constellation

Cancer, the crab, is the dimmest of the 12 zodiac constellations, yet it contains one of the brightest star clusters, the Beehive Cluster. In Greek mythology, the constellation Cancer represents a giant crab named Carcinos that attacked Hercules during one of his 12 labors. The goddess Hera sent the crab to distract Hercules while he fought the Hydra of Lerna, a water serpent. Cancer was able to grab Hercules’s toes with its claws, but Hercules killed it with a kick before it could cause more damage. Hera felt sorry for the crab and rewarded it for its efforts by placing it among the stars as the constellation Cancer.

In Egyptian mythology, the Cancer constellation was associated with the sacred scarab beetle, an emblem of rebirth and immortality. The connection comes from the scarab’s behavior of rolling dung into a ball, which the ancient Egyptians saw as a symbol of the forces that move the sun across the sky, thus connecting the beetle and the constellation with cycles of renewal and eternal life. In Mesopotamian mythology, the Cancer constellation was often depicted as a turtle or tortoise, associated with the summer solstice and sometimes seen as a gateway to the underworld.

In Celtic mythology, the Cancer constellation is most closely associated with the goddess Cerridwen, who is often depicted as the keeper of a cauldron of knowledge, with the stars within Cancer representing the sparks of wisdom emanating from her magical brew; essentially, the constellation is seen as a symbol of the cauldron itself, signifying the potential for enlightenment and deep understanding.

Themes for the Cancer full moon

Every full Moon contains its own themes, which are related to the sign that it falls under. This time, we experience the full Moon in the emotional, sensitive, loving, caring, forgiving, compassionate, foundational, sign of the crab; Cancer. The crab is also the sign that represents our family, our childhood, our ancestral line, and our past. When diving into the depths of your soul, with not only the moon as your guide but the crab as well. You are most likely to see themes focused on these topics as you swim among your emotions. The Cancer full Moon is going to bring the spotlight on your personal life, your inner life, your emotional life, as well as on home and family dynamics that we need to address or take care of, confront, and finally release and let go. The full Moon in her home sign invites us to strengthen our ability to tap into our intuition and reminds us of the value of giving space to our emotions. Keep in mind that the full Moon relates to the continuation of your journey to manifest your desires and dreams. So, make sure your release work helps you make those happen. Let’s explore some of the themes and energies of Cancer deeper below.

  • Nurturing
  • Sentimental
  • Emotional
  • Tender
  • Nostalgic
  • Protective
  • Creative
  • Intuitive
  • Moody
  • Loyal
  • sensitive
  • security-seeking
  • compassionate
  • Kind
  • Sympathetic
  • supportive
  • healing
  • Maternal
  • Foundational
  • devoted
  • Imaginative
  • resilient
  • duality
  • Family-orientated
  • ancestral
  • domestic

Cancer The sign to nurture your emotions

Cancer is a water sign associated with nurturing, intuition, and empathy. The Moon is at home in Cancer and illuminates our innate desire to focus on our deepest emotional needs. The cancer moon reminds us of the importance of letting our emotions flow, of sitting with our emotions without judging them, without rationalizing them, and without attaching a story to them. The Cancer full moon infuses us with its energy. Making it a powerful time for emotional healing, enhancing psychic abilities, letting go of past wounds, breaking generational patterns, and nurturing relationships. Whether it’s spending time with loved ones, creating a comforting environment, or simply honoring your own feelings, the Full Moon in Cancer highlights the importance of caring for your inner world. Remember, tending to your inner world is just as important as taking care of others during this extra sensitive and emotional full moon.

Cancer The Ruler Of Home And Family

Cancer is the ruler of the home and family, so we can focus more on home and family matters. This can be a time to work on healing wounds from your childhood, releasing past toxic patterns, and redefining the dynamics in your home and relationships. When the full moon is in Cancer this is a time to go back to our roots, who we are, where we came from, and work on releasing anything holding us back emotionally that is connected to our generational lineage, our childhood, and our upbringing. Now is a great time to begin looking into childhood wounds and working to start to healing them. Cancer is also the sign of mothering energy, so during this Moon you’ll feel a stronger urge to nurture and care for not only your own family more deeply, but everyone as if everyone was one of your children.

Cancer the sign of heightened intuition

Cancer is one of the most intuitive signs of the zodiac and has a natural ability to understand other people. This sign has an uncanny ability to sense the moods of others . This sign really is ruled by their intuition and gut feelings, which often proves to be a trusty compass for them. Guiding them to react to others with compassion and empathy giving them the emotional support they need. To connect to the heightened emotional intuition of Cancer this full moon it’s an excellent time for enhancing empathy, and deepening your intuitive abilities by working with your clairs. This allows you to follow that gut instinct about peoples true emotional state, even when it’s not what you see on the surface.

Eris is active

I don’t normally talk about other energies too much but, I have a soft spot for Eris. I feel she gets such a bad rep and she is so overlooked. Especially for her ability to bring empowerment , fight for the under dog, and bring about much needed justice. So, whenever she is active I always try to bring it up and make a note of it. Eris is known to bring destruction and unsettling energy, but this is only to achieve a greater harmony. Eris can see what is old, broken, or is in need of a massive change. She fights against oppression and outdated beliefs, aiming to bring more freedom. though she is known to be a bit erratic when she feels offended. I mean she did play a big hand in the destruction of troy. When she is active she can ignite some inner rage to stand up for yourself, and even get into the fight for justice within our community. To learn more about her energy and myths check out my class on her in the dark goddess devotionals class with DiviNation here.

What to be cautious of this Cancer full moon

When it comes to the Cancer full moon emotions will be really heightened and it’s easy to become moody if you don’t express how you’re feeling. So make sure to express those hidden feelings that you have allowed to sink to the depths. Another thing to be cautious of with the full moon in Cancer is to not allow yourself to build up stronger defense walls. The crab likes to retreat behind the walls of it’s castle to remain safe and protected as the waves of emotions crash upon the shore of your soul. But, don’t let yourself do that by lashing out in passive aggressive ways to those you love and care about. Allow the walls of your castle to soften and come down this lunar cycle instead of allowing them to be reinforced. The last thing to keep in mind is to make sure you don’t allow the nurturing pull of the crab to overcome you. It’s great to care for others and nurture others but, not at your own expense.

Cancer and duality

Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look for the duality in that energy and how I can connect to it. First, let’s talk about the sign Cancer. The zodiac sign Cancer is known for its duality, which is represented by the crab’s hard shell and soft underbelly. Cancer energy is said to be tough and protective on the outside, but nurturing and emotional on the inside. Like the crab this energy allows us to retreat into our shell and home we carry on our back and be grounded safely in it. But, when we need to we can stand our ground and defend the home we carry on our backs and protect it until the end. Even though we will feel protective, this energy also allows us to feel, be sensitive, and to nurture not only others but, ourselves. We may feel resilient and hard on the outside right now, but on the inside the waves of emotions are crashing all around us and we internally don’t feel strong and protected.

Second, the full moon itself is all about duality as it is another time of transformation, transition, and rebirth. During this time we are pushed into a liminal space that forces us to look at the things, people, and places that have been obstacles or holding us back. This can be a thing of beauty and hope as well as a thing of pain and darkness which forces us into duality.

Correspondences for the Cancer full moon

First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy , or the zodiac energy the moon is currently in like for Cancer, I will list below for you to use. Remember to follow your intuition with the correspondences you choose to work with and that you can always use any that correspond to the moon itself as well.

  • planet- The Moon
  • Animal- crab, lobster, crayfish
  • Element-Water
  • Sex-Feminine
  • Modality-cardinal
  • Symbol- Crab
  • colors- sea green, blue, silver
  • Motto- “I feel”
  • Chakra- Heart
  • Herbs- water lily, aloe, passionflower, lemon balm, lotus, sandalwood, lavender, rosemary, ginger, Geraniums, daisy, honeysuckle, chickweed, peppermint, jasmine, hyssop, morning glory, parsley, verbena
  • Stones/ crystals- pearl, moonstone, aquamarine, turquoise,Rhodochrosite, rose quartz, ruby, opal, Chrysoprase
  • Deities- luna, diana, artemis, lord krishna, deities of the moon, Freyja, Lupa, skadi, calliech, cerridwen, baba yaga
  • Themes-Emotional, Family-oriented, Protective, Devoted, Caring, Maternal/Paternal, Intuitive, Domestic, Sentimental
  • tarot- The chariot
  • House- 4th
  • Day- Monday

How to connect to the Cancer full moon

Now, that we have talked about the themes of this cancer full moon and how it is going to affect you let’s talk about how you can specifically connect to and work with this moon. In magical practices, under a cancer full moon we can focus our spells on things like self love, creativity, emotional healing, generational patterns, and increasing your intuition.

First, make sure to do all of your staples that your learned in the previous blog post on the full moon and the moon in general like, charging your crystals, making moon water, and resetting your altar. Make sure to make moon water this lunar cycle. The moon rules Cancer, so its energy is particularly strong and potent during this time. This makes Cancer moon water incredibly powerful for spells and rituals involving emotions, intuition, home, and family.

With this moon there are certain spells and rituals that will help connect you this moon in the most effective way. Like spells focused on emotional healing, release work, self care, and deepening your connection with your intuition. Remember these are just some of the many ideas. Follow your intuition and the energy of this moon. Below is a more extensive list of ideas on how to connect to and work with the Cancer full moon.

  • Redefine a relationship with a relative
  • Make your home cozy and a safe environment
  • Do inner child work– You can start by purchasing my eBook in the shop
  • Visit a body of water and do some elemental magic
  • Make sure your SMART goals and word of the year are set
  • Do something nostalgic or sentimental
  • self care rituals and things to build your self worth
  • Abundance spells-You can learn how to connect to abundance with my in depth guide here
  • Meditation and Visualization
  • release and heal wounds no longer serving you
  • Heart Chakra Energy Work
  • immerse yourself in water
  • Spend time with your mother and/or connect to maternal energy
  • Divination– Try divination associated with the element water; one of my favorite is by practicing water scrying.
  • Self reflection– You can do this through mirror magic. To learn more on how to do this you can read about it here
  • Cleansing
  • Ritual bath
  • spend time in silence and alone
  • Do things that bring you comfort
  • Get creative and express yourself with art in whatever modality sings to your soul
  • Practice lunar magic
  • Womb healing– To learn more about this practice you can watch my class all about here and book me for 1:1 guided sessions here
  • Protection magic and spells– To learn more about how to do protection magic you can watch part 1 and part 2 of my classes with Divination academy on YouTube
  • release emotions by making worry water
  • Do things that help you feel stable and safe
  • Burn Bay leaves with things you would like to release on them
  • Work with your intuition– sit with your intuition, listen to your intuition, work on developing your psychic clares. To learn more about how to do that you can purchase my eBook here
  • Hydrate
  • attend a community support group and/or therapy
  • Random acts for kindness
  • Spread compassion by volunteering in your community
  • add the wolf to your altar
  • Visit the winter woods where wolves play
  • snow magic for release work
  • Create a spell bag or talisman for a peaceful home
  • watch a feel good movie or read a romantic novel
  • Connect with and ride the waves of your emotions
  • Cook a big meal and host some family
  • Use the last full moon of the lunar year to work with the year of the dragon
  • Make a spell jar-to connect to the zodiac Cancer. To learn how to make spell jars you can purchase my ebook here
  • Work with the element water in your magical workings and spells- You can learn more about how to do that here
  • Connect to the energy of January. You can read my extensive guide here
  • Make a simmer pot-for peace, calmness, emotional healing or clarity
  • Journal– focus on your emotions, emotional healing, family life, family dynamics, childhood, ancestors

Reflection questions and topics for wolf full moon in Cancer

During the Full Moon in Cancer, your focus should be on emotional awareness, self-care, and nurturing your connections. This is an ideal time to tune into your inner feelings, acknowledge any emotions that have been bubbling beneath the surface, and create a safe space for self-compassion. Whether you do it thru meditation, shadow work, or divination like tarot; below is a list of prompts and topics to connect with the energy of the wolf full moon in Cancer . If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here;  you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through DiviNation here.

  • What changes or shifts are occurring within you? How can you embrace transformation and growth during this period?
  • How do you contribute to your “pack” or community, and how do others contribute to yours? What can you learn from the dynamics of a wolf pack?
  • What wounds or past hurts from our childhood do you need to let go of?
  • What does your inner child need from you to feel safe? To feel loved? What did they not get when you were young you can give them now?
  • How can you express your own authentic voice? How can you find your own way to howl?
  • What helps me feel stable and secure? How can I create more of that in my life?
  • What emotions are bubbling just beneath the surface that I need to face?
  • Do I trust my gut instinct? How can I release doubt in my intuition?
  • What dynamics in my home need to be changed and shifted to bring more peace?
  • What generational patterns am I willing to release to step into my own destiny?
  • What in my day to day life feels heavy that I need t be willing to let go?
  • What emotion keeps coming up for me in a destructive way over and over again do I need to face and then let go this full moon?
  • How can I mother myself more?
  • Do I have a mother wound that needs to be healed an addressed?
  • How do I allow myself to flow freely with my emotions? What happens when I let myself ride the waves of my emotions?
  • What do I need to release in order to trust in the source?
  • How have I nurtured myself in the past 6 months? How can I nurture myself in the next 6 months?

Full moon Prayers and affirmations

  • I release all that does not serve my highest good.
  • I illuminate the things blocking my path to my desires.
  • I release all negative energy, feelings and thoughts that are not serving me.
  • I release the belief that I am not worthy or capable of manifesting anything that I want.
  • I call in the energy of the full moon to cleanse my field of anything that is not aligned with my higher purpose.

Affirmations specific to the Cancer full moon

  • I go with the flow of my emotions
  • I let my emotions guide me
  • I trust my intuition is a connection to the universe and is always protecting me
  • I am clear on my needs
  • I allow myself to feel vulnerable
  • My sensitivity and empathy are strengths not weaknesses
  • I trust my instincts, and they guide me wisely.
  • I am a valued member of my community, and I contribute positively to it
  • I protect the members of my community who are vulnerable and need it
  • The past no longer defines me I create my future
  • I let go of stress and emotional wounds and surrender to the flow of life
  • I protect my own energy by allowing myself time alone
  • I nurture myself through ups and downs. Breakdowns lead to break throughs
  • I let go of toxic dynamics to create a safe, nurturing, and peaceful home

Spell for emotional healing

Cancer is the sign of emotions and nurturing which makes it a very potent time to go within and do some emotional healing. Especially with family wounds, childhood wounds, and scars from the past. Use the spell below during the cancer full moon to bring emotional healing to your life as you surrender to healing waves where the crab resides.

What you will need:

  • a bowl of water
  • pink candle
  • oil
  • Lavender, pink rose petals, rosemary, cinnamon
  • rose quartz

How to perform spell:

Get into sacred container by taking some deep breaths and visualizing pink, loving, and nurturing energy surrounding you. Once you feel set in sacred container take the herbs and grind or mix them together. Once done take your oil and anoint your pink candle with it focusing on loving pink energy open you up to emotional healing. Next, take your candle and roll it in the herbal blend you mixed. Next set it next to your bowl of water asking to connect to the energy of the crab and the depths of your soul. Once your items are set light your candle. Take your rose quartz and hold it in your hands while reciting the spell below staring deep into your bowl of water.

” Water wash over my heart and soul to soothe what needs to mend, healing energy to me please send. Heal the inner scars and wounds you touch and I wish to no longer carry. Heal my heart, and soul so here on out I can be peacful and merry.”

Repeat the spell as many times as you feel you need to. Until you feel your emotional wounds mend, heal, and be released. Leave the candle to burn until it goes out on it’s own. Take your bowl of water and give it to the earth outside thanking it for absorbing your emotional wounds as you do so. Carry your rose quartz with you for as long as you need to bring you love and emotional healing throughout the day.

Howl your emotions out ritual with the wolf moon

This first full moon of the year is the wolf moon remember? So why not connect to the spirt and energy of the wild and wise wolf under the full moon rays of light by communicating like them tonight. One of the simplest ways to release pent-up emotions and energy is to actually howl at the moon just like wolves like to do. Though we now know that wolves howl for different reasons (including to find pack members or to coordinate a hunt), this full moon we can take a cue from these majestic creatures and do our own howling. The howl is the spirit of the wolf unleashed in its divine expression.

So this full moon Do what the wolf does: howl to the Moon. With all the stress and unwanted emotion in life let it go, howl what is in your heart. Let loose what is in the depths of your soul. The Moon is listening. Sitting with the Full Wolf Moon especially in cancer you will know that you are not alone.

How to do this:

When the moon is high out in the sky get some warm clothes on and head outside under the moonlight. Find a place where you can get a clear view of the full moon and be alone. Then stand with your feet apart and put your hands on your hips creating your strongest power pose. Focus on drawing the energy of the moonlight down into you and your pose. Feeling the untamed wild , wisdom, and intuition of the wolf. Allowing the rays of the full moon to hunt down the things that need to be released tonight. Once you feel they have been found. With a deep breath as loud as you can howl as the wolves do and let it all out. Feel the tension, the stress, the past wound, the pain, and the hurt, leave you now with the depth of your howl and be left to the winter wild.

Final thoughts

This full moon being the last one before we enter the year of shedding with the wood snake is your cue to slow down, tune into your intuition, and prepare for the release that naturally flows with the full moon. Whether it’s letting go of emotional baggage or simply acknowledging your inner world, this Full Moon invites you to nurture yourself and those closest to you. The Full Moon in Cancer is all about emotional release and healing especilay with the wolf howling by our side. This full moon encourages you to acknowledge what’s been submerged beneath the surface of the waves and let go of any emotional weight that no longer serves you. By focusing on self-compassion and nurturing your emotional well-being, you can create a solid foundation for personal healing and growth during this full moon in sign of the crab with Cancer.

Don’t forget to make preparations for your full moon hangover you may experience after this lumination. If you don’t know what a full moon hangover is or how to deal with one you can read all about it in my previous blog post here!

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Celebrate the Chinese new year with the wood snake

The 2025 Chinese new year celebrated alongside the lunar new year falls on January 29th . Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, Chinese New Year celebrates looking to the future for new beginnings with themes of happiness, health family, and good fortune. This Chinese new year marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful combination that appears only once every 60 years. This year of the Snake signifies introspection, subtle power, and transformative growth. It embodies a quiet yet potent and sometimes lethal energy capable of illuminating hidden paths and fostering deep emotional and spiritual understanding. Its strategic, resourceful nature makes it an excellent year for long-term growth. Come with me and slither through this blogpost to learn how to welcome the lunar new year and coil up with the energy that it holds.

First, what is the Chinese new year

Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the new Year was perhaps the most elaborate, colorful, and important. This was a time for the Chinese to congratulate each other and themselves on having passed through another year, a time to finish out the old, and to welcome in the new year.

The Chinese New Year is a festive celebration at the beginning of the Chinese calendar new year. It has a long and exciting history, and there are many wonderful traditions, meals, and activities to be enjoyed during the holiday. It is also a chance for families to clean their homes and set forth their intentions for the new year. 

The Chinese New year can also be called by other names as well, like the spring festival due to it’s timing with the changing of the seasons and it ushering in spring. It also known as the lunar new year since it starts on a new moon and is based on the lunar calendar.

When is the Chinese new year celebrated?

The Chinese New year is celebrated on the first day of the First Moon of the lunar calendar. The corresponding date in the solar calendar varies from as early as January 21st to as late as February 19th. This year it falls on January 29th 2025. Chinese New Year, just like the Western new Year, signifies turning over a new leaf and starting something new. Socially, it is a time for family reunions, and for visiting friends and relatives. This holiday, more than any other Chinese holiday, stresses the importance of family ties and bonds.

 Traditionally, the holiday lasts sixteen days. The first week is considered a public holiday, and the sixteen days are split into different parts of the celebration. For example, the Lantern Festival is generally hosted on the 15th day, and is one of the most looked-forward-to events. The Chinese New Year is teeming with unique traditions and mythologies. The celebrations includes beautiful outfits, delicious food, and lots of colorful decorations and entertainment. Each region of China and Chinese cultures around the world have their own unique traditions and ways of encouraging hope, prosperity, and positivity for the new year. 

History of the Chinese New Year

The history of Chinese New Year dates back over 3,500 years. Each unique religion and culture around China has its own mythology and tradition related to the Chinese New Year, but most stories agree that it has to do with appeasing ancient deities.

One of the most popular myths associated with the celebrations of the near has to do with a mythical beast. Nian, a mythical beast, would appear during the Spring Festival and eat the villagers every single year. Than one year an old man appeared in the village and hung red paper lanterns and decorations, and set off fireworks to scare him away. When the villagers returned to the town, they saw that Nian had not destroyed it, as in previous years. Red decorations and clothing became associated with the holiday, and thus, the tradition of setting off fireworks for the holiday evolved, as well.

Much of the history is also rooted in praying to the gods for a good harvest since Chinese culture is deeply rooted in agriculture.

Common traditions for the Chinese new year

Sweeping of the Grounds

Preparations for the Chinese New Year in old China started well in advance of the New Year’s Day. The 20th of the Twelfth Moon was set aside for the annual housecleaning, or the sweeping of the grounds Every corner of the house must be swept and cleaned in preparation for the new year. Spring couplets written in black ink on large vertical scrolls of red paper, were put on the walls or on the sides of the gate-ways. These couplets, short poems written in Classical Chinese, were expressions of good wishes for the family in the coming year. In addition, symbolic flowers and fruits were used to decorate the house, and colorful new year pictures (NIAN HUA) were placed on the walls (for more descriptions of the symbolism of the flowers and fruits.

Family Celebration

On the last day of the old year, everyone was busy either in preparing food for the next two days, or in going to the barbers and getting tidied up for the New Year’s Day. Tradition stipulated that all food be pre-pared before the New Year’s Day, so that all sharp instruments, such as knives and scissors, could be put away to avoid cutting the “luck” of the New Year. The kitchen and well were not to be disturbed on the first day of the Year.

The New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations were strictly family affairs. All members of the family would gather for the important family meal on the evening of the New year’s Eve. Even if a family member could not attend, an empty seat would be kept to symbolize that person’s presence at the banquet. At midnight following the banquet, the younger members of the family would bow and pay their respects to their parents and elders.

Lai-See

On New Year’s Day, the children were given Red Lai-see envelopes , good luck money wrapped in little red envelopes. On New Year’s day, everyone had on new clothes, and would put on his best behavior. It was considered improper to tell a lie, raise one’s voice, use indecent language, or break anything on the first day of the year. Starting from the second day, people began going out to visit friends and relatives, taking with them gifts and Lai-See for the children. Visitors would be greeted with traditional New year delicacies, such as melon seeds, flowers, fruits, tray of togetherness, and NIANGAO, New Year cakes.

There are a few guidelines for the money in red Lai-see envelopes. Only clean, unwrinkled bills should be put in red envelopes; it’s considered in poor taste to include old or wrinkled bills. Red Lai-see envelopes should contain even amounts of money and certain numbers are considered more auspicious than others. The amount of money shouldn’t have the number four in it (eg. 4, 40, 44, etc), because the word for “four” sounds like the word for “death” and is considered unlucky. However, it’s considered lucky to have amounts of money with the number eight in it, because the word for “eight” sounds like the word meaning “to prosper”.

Firecrackers Are Set Off
At the beginning of the legend, firecrackers were used to scare away the monster Nian from the village in order to protect the villagers. Many of the Chinese legends tell of using fireworks to scare away”evil” spirits and to prevent poor luck in the new year.

In modern times, fireworks are used to both symbolize the ancient tradition and also to evoke a celebratory mood. All of the firecrackers set off during the Chinese New Year celebration are red, to invite all the good luck. It is also a way to express happiness and joy. In fact, Chinese New Year is the event with the greatest number of fireworks released every year—upwards of a billion!

Lion dance

The lion dance is another one of the Chinese New Year symbols that originated from the story of Nian. Except in this version of the story, instead one one man scaring away the monstrous Nian, the whole village came together to bang on pots to make noise, and to create a large lion that would scare Nian away. The Chinese New Year lion dance honors this story by having people play percussive instruments (drums symbols and gongs) while two people perform a dance in an elaborate lion costume. One person acts as the head of the lion, and the other person acts as the body, performing acrobatic movements to mirror way a lion would move in time with the music. The dance begins with the lion asleep. Once he is woken up by the instruments, the lion shakes, gets up and beings playing.

He then becomes hungry and begins to search for food. This hunt for food is called “plucking the greens”, during which he searches high and low to retrieve auspicious foods like lettuce and mandarin oranges which are attached to red envelopes. He eats the lettuce and oranges and “spits out” good fortune to everyone nearby, keeping the red envelopes for the dancers. The lion dance is thought to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity and good fortune to everyone nearby, especially those who catch the food that the lion “spit out”

Dragon dance

Like the lion dance, the dragon dance is another one of the Chinese New Year symbols that ushers in prosperity and good fortune for the coming year, and wards off evil spirits. While the dragon dance also involves music and movement the two dances are very different. Instead of using two people like the lion dance, the dragon dance uses many people. The size of the dragon dances vary, but usually have over 9 people.

Each person is holding a pole which is supporting part of a serpent-like dragon body. One person stands in front of the dragon, holding a ball attached to pole which represents a “Pearl of Wisdom”. The person holding the pearl uses it to lead the dragon around on a quest for wisdom, knowledge and truth. The people puppeteering the dragon body have to follow the pearl, in time with the percussive elements of the music.

Lucky Chinese New Year foods

Gathering with family to share a meal and leaving food offerings for ancestors are important traditions during the Spring Festival. All of the foods chosen are Chinese New Year symbols that each have a special meaning that corresponds with a wish for the new year.

  • One important Chinese New Year foods you’re bound to see is fish. The word for “fish” sounds like the word for “surplus” so whole fish are eaten to usher in abundance in food and wealth for the coming year. In addition to being served whole, images of fish are also used as decorations to attract abundance.
  • The shape of dumplings (also called jiaozi) resemble the yuanbao, which was a type of ancient currency made from ingot (silver, gold or other metal). Eating dumplings is thought to attract wealth. The more you eat, the wealthier you are believed to become.
  • Tang yuan is a traditional Chinese New Year dessert which is served during the Lantern Festival consisting of sweet rice balls with a black sesame filling. Their name and round shape signify family unity and togetherness.
  • Tangerines and oranges on Chinese New Year are believed to bring luck and wealth for the coming year because the word for “tangerine” sounds like the word for “luck”. The golden color of oranges and tangerines also correlates to wealth.
  • Another golden food that symbolizes wealth is the spring roll, also called chun juan. Not only does their color resemble wealth, but their shape is also looks like gold bars.
  • Make sure not to cut your noodles if you normally do so, because eating long, unbroken noodles in the dish called longevity noodles is believed to encourage longevity in life. It’s also bad luck to cut anything during Chinese New Year, because it is viewed as cutting off your luck.
  • Fa gao, also known as “prosperity cake” or “fortune cake” is a popular dessert made from rice flour and steamed until the top splits. The more sections formed by the split in the top denotes how lucky a person will be in the coming year.
  • Another lucky dessert, nian gao or “year cake” is made from sticky rice flour and can be sweet or savory. The name of this dessert sounds just like the words for “higher year” which symbolize progress, success and a better year than the last.

The importance of wearing red

Red is associated with the colors used to scare away the monster Nian, but it also has other meanings as well. Traditionally, it stands for good luck in Chinese culture and is used to keep away any spirits who might harbor bad fortune. Wearing red is traditional for Chinese New Year, in order to welcome in the new year with good fortune, but you can also wear bold or bright colors for the celebratory mood, as well. You’ll also want to decorate with red around your home. Decorations include paper cuttings, which are intricate and narrative. They often represent symbols from mythology or of good blessings for harvest. Other decorations include Door Gods, red lanterns, calligraphy fortunes, paintings, and more.

The importance of the FU character

The Chinese fu character, meaning good fortune and blessings, is one of the most commonly found Chinese New Year symbols. It is written on a red, diamond shaped piece of paper, which is often hung upside down on the outside of the front door. The reason these fu papers are hung this way is because the word for “upside down” is similar to the word “arrive”. Hanging the fu character upside down signals that good fortune and blessings will arrive at your home for the new year.

The Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac animals are another one of the important Chinese New Year symbols. Each year is assigned one of the twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac in a very special order. This order is determined from one of the most well known Chinese mythological tales. The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac are; the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The tale that tells us their order is the great race and it goes like this. The story goes that the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven and earth, held a race to create a calendar and a way to measure time. This race was a call to his dear animal friends to race across the river to him when upon their arrival they would a special meal and celebration together. There are a few different version for the telling’s of what actually happens during the race. But below is the most commonly accepted version for the results.

The rat and the cat were good friends, but they were poor swimmers. They asked the ox to carry them across the river, and he agreed. However, the rat tricked the ox by pushing the cat into the river and then leaping onto the ox’s head to finish first. The ox came in second place followed by a wet tiger after that. The rabbit was having a hard time hopping from stone to stone across the river, when suddenly a log floated by. The rabbit hopped onto the log and it drifted him quickly to shore. Little did the rabbit know that just behind him was the dragon. The dragon saw the little rabbit in need and graciously blew wind to carry the log all the way to shore. The Jade emperor was curious and asked the dragon why it came in fifth place when it could fly. It turns out, the dragon had been distracted from the race by a village that was in drought. The dragon provided rain to save the village then continued the race and was declared the fifth zodiac animal by the emperor. The snake, hid in the horse’s hoof to cross the river, then jumped out to scare the horse into seventh place. Next, a raft floated up to the finish line carrying the friendly ram, the playful monkey and the talkative rooster. The three of them had teamed up and crossed the river together. So, ram was eighth, monkey ninth, and in tenth place was the rooster. The dog, made it across the river, but spent too much time playing in the water and came in eleventh. The pig Stopped to eat and fell asleep, finishing in last place. The Jade Emperor assigned the pig the final space in the zodiac

It may sound odd but, if you want to get a really deep look at this tale and how each zodiac animal really manifests in humans there actually is a really amazing anime about it. Go check out fruit baskets.

The year of the snake

The snake, being the sixth animal in the zodiac, is set to take center stage in 2025. The Year of the Snake is associated with transformation, renewal, and spiritual growth. Snakes are known for their ability to shed their skin, symbolizing the process of letting go of the old and embracing the new. Snakes are everything you aspire to be: smooth, sneaky, and completely unbothered by the opinions of others. They’re the passive-aggressive MVPs of the animal kingdom. They slither through life with the grace and determination to get to there next goal. Never being afraid to strike out with a venomous bites to protect yourself and your way of life. The snake is also a symbol of wisdom, cunning, and adaptability. This year with the influence of the snake you can expect new opportunities and challenges that will test our skills and resilience. This year of the Snake signifies subtle power, and transformative growth. It embodies a quiet yet potent energy capable of illuminating hidden paths and fostering deep emotional and spiritual understanding. Its strategic, resourceful nature makes it excellent for long-term growth. To really slither into the depths of what the energy of the snake will mean for us this year you can read my guide here!

How the element wood affects the snake

When it comes to the Chines New year not only is there an animal associated with each year but, also an element that dominates that years energy. This year we find ourselves in the element wood alongside the snake. Wood represents the energy of growth, and is known for it’s flexibility that paired with the energy of the snake makes this a year of massive transformative energy. The last time we had a wood snake year was 1965 — the Vietnam War, the space race and the first space walk, Malcolm X’s assassination, the civil rights movement and the race riots, and the Beatles and the Rolling Stones tour the world. The snake’s strategic and introspective nature is complemented by the element of wood, which fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. In the Year of the Wood Snake, the “Wood” element signifies a period of increased growth, flexibility, and creativity. Essentially, the Wood element softens the Snake’s typically reserved nature, adding a layer of compassion and a desire to nurture new beginnings. The influence of wood encourages our creative and innovative sides while the snake’s energy provides us with the strategic insights necessary to achieve our goals.

The Chinese new year and duality

Since, I am a grey witch I look for the duality in every single energy I work with including sacred times like the Chinese new year. Even though this is a holiday and celebration focused on family, good luck, and prosperity which is a very wanted energy there is a duality to this celebration. Remember the myth we talked about with Nian? The mythological beast that came up from the ocean each year to eat villagers. That story reminds us that this time of the year is a liminal time where the veil is thin and protection from unwanted entities and spirits is needed. It also reminds us that often when we are celebrating our precious time with our families we are also reminded of a time we almost lost them or the ones we did lose already.

Correspondences for the Chinese New year

First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy, the zodiac energy the moon is currently or for A holiday or sacred time like the Chinese/ Lunar New year. I will list below for you to use. Remember this is not an all encompassing list and there may be other correspondences to use. Just follow your intuition and use what calls to you.

  • Planet- Jupiter
  • Animal-Snake
  • Element- wood
  • symbol- lanterns, zodiac animals, lai-see envelopes, couplets, fireworks, fu character, plum blossoms
  • colors-red, gold, white, black
  • Herbs/flowers-bamboo, fennel, cinnamon, star anise, Szechuan pepper, cloves, ginseng, Chrysanthemum, goji berries, peace lily, money plant, Anthuriums, bay leaves, Jade plants, peach, plum, Kumquat
  • Stones/ crystals-ruby, garnet, citrine, amethyst, peridot, jade, sapphire, clear quartz, aquamarine, black pearl, moonstone
  • Deities-The Year God: Also known as Tai Sui, Door Gods: Also known as Menshen, The Three Star Gods: Also known as Sanxing, The God of Wealth: Also known as Caishen, The Kitchen God, The City God, who is said to be the reincarnation of a human official from an earlier time
  • Food/drinks-Tang yuan, fish, dumplings, spring roll, also called chun juan, Fa gao, also known as “prosperity cake, nian gao or “year cake”, tangerines, plums, peaches, fruit, shrimp, chicken

How to celebrate the Chinese new year with the snake

Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, Chinese New Year celebrates looking to the future for new beginnings with themes of happiness, health, and good fortune. The New Year is frequently regarded as an occasion to gather and feast together as a family at a reunion dinner to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors. However, you choose to celebrate the chines new year and work with its energy just follow your intuition and do what feels right for you. Let’s take a look at some of the many different ways you can celebrate and work with the energy of the Chinese new year.

  • create an altar for your ancestors and leave offerings for them
  • Graveyard magic
  • Spread prosperity and good luck by handing out lai-see red envelopes
  • Read the myths and legends of the Chinese zodiac
  • Learn about the culture and region of the China
  • Perform lunar magic to welcome in the lunar new year
  • Sweep your entire home, declutter, deep clean, reorganize
  • hang up decorations like paper lanterns, couplets, and the color red
  • Practice calligraphy and you can even use it to create sigils to welcome in the lunar new year
  • Host a family get together eating traditional lucky foods
  • Cleansing and purification magic
  • Transformation spells
  • Do release work to let go of the past year and shed your old skin
  • work with the snake in your spells, rituals, and represent it on your altar
  • introspection and reflection based on transformation, creativity, and shedding old skins like shadow work.  If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
  • Set off some fireworks
  • Attend a lion or parade dance if you can
  • Divination like pulling cards
  • Good luck and abundance spells
  • host a family reunion
  • Give thanks and practice gratitude for the past year
  • Use the venom and bite of the snake to protect yourself with protection magic and baneful magic like hexes, curse, binding
  • Creativity express yourself with the snake
  • be flexible and adaptable with your plans and way to reach your goals like the wood and snake
  • Bathe in the moonlight

Final thoughts on the energy of 2025

2025 isn’t here to hold your hand or sing you a lullaby. It’s here to remind you that you’re a witch. You are a powerful and sovereign entity dammit, and sovereign beings don’t crumble, they conquer. So shed your old skin, step into your power, and slither into this year like the unapologetic, venomous conqueror you were always meant to be. Remember while you do this to never be afraid to show your teeth and strike with a venomous bite if someone gets in your way and threatens your way of life. Be fluid and slither with grace to get to where you need to go and don’t be afraid of the paths in the shadows. The shadows may be mysteries and dark but, in them wisdom can hide. We have a big year full of so much energy that is dynamic, and confrontational unfolding in front us. We won’t be able to slither and hide in the shadows from our purpose, our power, and our true identities anymore. But, we can use them to heal, transform, and find new paths in the dark. This is a year we will be forced to remove masks by completely shedding our skins. We will be forced to uncoil from a place of safety and warmth to find our true way in the world in and new creative way. We will be forced to stand up show our venomous bite and even strike back with a lethal blow when the timing is just right.

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Working with the magic of January; rest, renewal, and a new year

The holidays season of December have passed and the bitter coldness, frozen waterways, and piles of snow mounding on the ground have sent us inside to nestle by the cozy lit hearths of our homes. Where we allow ourselves to do as nature does and be still, hibernate, and rest. Allowing the silence to fill our heart with wisdom as we ground back into ourselves with our loved ones no longer gathered around. January marks the beginning of a new calendar year and is often viewed as a time for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for our manifestation for the year beginning to unfold. During this month the darkness and silence calls to us to take a break from everything. We have put in the hard work all last year and made it the end. Now is the time to sit in the darkness of the unknown as we have an entire new year of endless potential and possibilities just beginning to be seen. This month sets the tone for the new story to be told in the year ahead. Come join me in this blogpost to learn all about the magic falling down in each silent snowflake covering the realm during the month of rest, stillness, and new beginnings of January.

History of January

January is the first month of the year according to the modern Gregorian and Julian calendars and its first day marks the beginning of the year for those calendars. Prior to the Gregorian calendar being invented this was the 11th month of the year. since the calendar was more pagan by following the natural cycles of the two seasons and began in March. January’s name comes from the two faced, Roman God of doorways; Janus.

Zodiac Signs For The Month Of January

Those born in January are said to be born under either the sign of the mythical seagoat Capricorn or the ethereal water bearer Aquarius.

Capricorns are typically born between December 22 and January 19. Capricorn’s symbol is a sea-goat, a mythical creature that is part goat and part fish. This is representative of Capricorn’s ability to navigate both the material and emotional realms. Capricorns are said to be hardworking, honest, loyal, and persistent. They are also known for being determined, responsible, and focused.

Those under the sign Aquarius are typically born between January 20th and February 18th. Aquarius an air sign is represented by the water bearer bringing Earth it’s vital nutrients. Aquarius is said to be innovative, progressive, and revolutionary while spreading wisdom to the world. Aquarius has a vision for themselves and the world, and they’ll work towards it no matter what others say. They can be seen as resilient, holding onto their hopes and dreams long after others have given up.

Sacred Days And Celebrations In January

Every Single month has sacred and important days and celebrations to help you connect to the energies of the month. Plus they usually are a lot of fun to take part in! Below you will find a list of the sacred days and celebrations for the month of January! The common theme you will find is the changing of a year, transition, and the winter season. Also take note how this month is probably the month with the least amount of holidays, festivities, and celebrations. But, first we are going to talk about a few that take centerstage during this month like the duality of New year’s day below!

New Year’s day

The new year is a symbolic time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. The new year is the beginning of a new calendar year. The new year is celebrated on January 1st in most countries that use the Gregorian calendar, including the United States. However, the new year is celebrated on different dates in other calendars, such as the Chinese, Jewish, and Islamic calendars. New Year’s day (and eve) is a liminal time exploding with the energy of renewal, transformation, and change. Marking the end of one calendar year and the beginning of another, it offers a secular reason for people to celebrate together. To read more about this holiday and get exclusive spells and ritual ideas read my guide here.

Lunar New year- Year of the snake (2025)

The date of Lunar New Year differs every year and is celebrated by many different cultures across the world, the most well known being in China with the colorful, festive, and loud Chinese new year celebrations. In 2025 it occurs on 29 January. The Lunar New Year is a celebration of the beginning of spring and the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is celebrated with family reunions, symbolic foods, cultural festivities, and vibrant traditions. Lunar New Year celebrations typically last around 15 days, from the new moon to the full moon. However, the length and ways of celebrating can vary by culture, religion, and region.

This Lunar new year will be the Year of the Wood Snake, the sixth animal in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. The year of the snake is said to be a time for introspection, strategic planning, and personal growth. The wood element is said to amplify the snake’s focus on creativity, flexibility, and harmony. I can not wait for the energy beckoning us in this year of shedding, transformation, completion, and karma. I am just about done with the guide for this lunar year so check back for the update on it! In the meantime you can check out my guide from last year here.

Yule

The 12 days of Yule continues into this month from December with the last day ending on January 5th for most. The 12 Days of Yule is an ancient Germanic/ Norse holiday that celebrates the winter solstice and the rebirth of the sun. It is also a time to honor the gods and goddesses, the ancestors, spirits of the dead, and the spirits of nature. Yule is a time of renewal and transformation, both in nature and within ourselves. It represents the cyclical nature of life, reminding us that even in the darkest times, there is always the potential for light and growth. Yule is a time to shed old patterns, release what no longer serves us, and set intentions for the future. Each of the 12 days of Yule connects us to a different energy and aspect of the natural world both within and without us. To learn more about his holiday and sacred time you can read my guide about it here. PLUS I have written an eBook that takes you on a winter walk through each days meaning and gives you ways to celebrate that day as well. To get access to this new FREE eBook head here to download it.

Other Sacred days and holidays

  • KALENDS: ancient roman festival to ring in the new year and dedicated to Juno Gamelia, the patron Goddess of marriage.
  • holiday of Epiphany, remembering the visit of the Magi Kings to Baby Jesus, or, according to Eastern tradition, the day Jesus was baptized.(Jan 6)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Celebrated on the third Monday of January, this federal holiday in the United States, honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ( Jan 20th)
  • Tamil Thai Pongal Month: A harvest festival celebrated in Sri Lanka and India that expresses gratitude for nature’s bounty
  • Holocaust Remembrance Day ( Jan 27th)
  • ÞORRABLÓT (THORRABLÓT) (End of January/beginning of February): Midwinter Festival honoring Thor, usually by feasting and poetry.

Magical And Witchcraft Themes For January

January is a month of reflection, purification, and new beginnings in witchcraft, marked by the beginning of the calendar year and the deepening of winter’s chill. It’s a time to set intentions, release what no longer serves, and invite blessings and abundance into one’s life. Performing intention setting and goal rituals during January will have a lasting affect on what you manifest in the year ahead. With the beginning of the new calendar year and the deepening of winter’s introspective energy, January is an enlightening time for divination and spiritual exploration. Especially since this is a month of both the past and the future. January is also associated with the thinning of the veil and themes of purification, protection, and cleansing can be helpful now as well.

Don’t forget to cast fire spells as well during this month to bring you heat and warmth during the cold winter months. As well as connecting you to the hope of brighter and warmer days soon to come. I love to perform fire magic via candles during this month to create a beacon of light and hope for my mental health during the darkest days ahead. Lastly, if you live in a part of the world that freezes during the winter with frozen water ways and falling snow, binding and banishing magic can be extremely powerful and protective right now. Use the power of the alchemy in ice and snow to banish things from your life you need to let go, or to bind someone or something in place that no longer serves you in a wanted way.

The gods and goddesses of January

This month is a potent month to work with and honor deities associated with new beginnings and transitions, such as Janus, Hekate, Lilith, and the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess. This month is a good time to get to know the winter goddesses that rule this cold season. Some are associated with the dark goddess aspect as of the divine feminine as well. Allowing for a powerful portal to ancient wisdom and magical knowledge during this month as the snow falls. Everyone works with and views deity energy a little differently. Whether you view them as archetypes of the human consciousness, representations of the source energy, or as being entities on their own, there are certain deities that now is the time to connect to and honor them in the most sacred and amplified way.( Don’t forget to grab my eBook in the shop to help you explore this)

This month for me is a very feminine month. When I want to go into the womb of mother Earth. When the dark goddess and her healing, justice, empowerment, magic, and darkness beckons me to sit in her embrace. To listen to the past, root myself in introspection, and hear the healing whispers from my womb in the stillness and silence of winter. During this month a few deities take center stage because they have festivals or sacred days during this month to help you connect with them in a very intimate way. The deities that are going to be the best for you to connect to right now are deities connected rest, rebirth, protection, winter, snow, renewal, darkness, reflection, wisdom, manifestion, the moon, and the starting of the new year. Below we will talk about some of the deities you can work with this month. I could never list them all here.

Janus

January is associated with the Roman god Janus. The month was named after him, in fact. Janus had two faces and looked both forward and back. He was the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, frames, and endings. He is usually depicted with two faces, one looking forward and one looking backward. Janus was also the god of the beginning and end of conflict, and had duties related to birth, death, journeys, trading, travels, and shipping. Janus is a uniquely Roman god that does not have any Greek equivalent. This also makes Janus, to some Romans, the curator of the universe and the god of the prime beginning and end.

Jana

This Roman Goddess, whose name means ‘Luminous sky’, shines her light on the new year, extending improved insight and awareness as we move ahead. Jana, is the moon goddess of January, who presides over the Wheel of the Year, doorways, childbirth, new beginnings, and initiations. She is often depicted with two faces, one facing the past and one facing the future. She was worshipped alongside her husband, Janus, who represented the sun. Together, they were considered to represent time and space.

Hestia– Greek goddess

The next deity I want to talk about I personally feel is overlooked far too often especially during the cold winter months. January is the month that solidifies us in the bitter cold of the winter season. Which means we need warmth and heat for us to survive and thrive. Which is why I always feel pulled to her during this time. Especially living in Minnesota I need her to bless my hearth with continuous heat during the long winter months. Not only that, but she can make your home extra cozy during this month while you spend more quality time alone. Hestia is the sole attendant to the celestial hearth of the gods. As the goddess of the hearth, she personified the fire burning in the hearths of every home in Greece. On a very tangible level, Hestia rules the domain of fire. This means that she is directly responsible, at least according to the Greeks, for the fire, the stove, and the heat in your home. Honoring her during January, when the harsh chill of winter solidifies itself in our bones is a great idea right now. She will bless your hearth as she stokes and fuels the flames all winter long. Don’t forget all month long to present her and your hearth with the first offering sacrificed to keep those flames burning strong.

Skaði (Skadi / Skathi) – Norse goddess

Skaði is a Norse goddess, often called the “Winter Queen,” associated with the mountains, hunting, skiing, and the wild, primarily known as a giantess (jötunn) who married the sea god Njörðr. Daughter of a fallen giant, Skadi walks the windswept mountains, a huntress sculpted from ice and legend. Her eyes, sharp as glaciers, scan the frozen realm. Bow in hand, she glides through the snow on swift skis, a predator born of the wilderness. Tales paint her as fierce, her spirit forged in the fires of vengeance and tempered by the unforgiving cold. She is mistress of the mountains, where the sun dances on glacial edges and the howl of the wolf echoes through empty valleys. But beneath the hardened exterior lies a yearning for connection. A goddess caught between two worlds – Asgard, home of the gods, and the wild embrace of the giants. Skadi’s place in Norse mythology is multifaceted and we see this as she is featured in stories with Odin, Loki, and Njordr among others. She’s even associated with snowshoes, and in later stories is said to have married Odin and bore him many children. She is the embodiment of both the untamed wild and a yearning for understanding. She is a warrior queen, a skilled hunter, and a goddess who walks the line between two worlds. Her story reminds us of the power of resilience in the face of loss, the importance of honoring our true nature, and the ever-present tension and duality between harmony and conflict.

Cailleach – Celtic / Scottish

Cailleach stands as a prominent figure in Celtic mythology, embodying the essence of wisdom, transformation, and the cycles of nature. Her presence is deeply rooted in the folklore and traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. She is a divine figure often depicted as a weathered, old woman wielding a staff or a wand. This staff is said to have mystical powers for when she slams it on the ground winter will freeze all the land. She represents the embodiment of winter, sovereignty, and the primal forces of the natural world. Since, the ancient Celts celebrated two seasons only, her reign bringing cold all over the land began on Samhain. So, take your time this month to connect to her allowing you a smoother and blessed time during the long cold winter months ahead as the snow begins to really fall and the temperatures freeze the ground.

Baba Yaga

The next goddess we have gives me a very similar energy and feel when I work with her as the goddess we just talked about above; Calileach. To modern witches and Slavic pagans, Baba Yaga is a witch goddess who lives deep in a birch forest moving from place to place among the trees in her hut she calls home on top of giant chicken legs. From time to time when she needs to gather more supplies you might catch a glimpse of her flying by up in the sky from her magical mortar and pestle. She’s a wild and untamed old woman, often seen as a hag or crone, but can transform herself into a beautiful woman to manipulate or trick someone if she desires. Baba Yaga is a goddess of wisdom, healing, transformation, death, rebirth, renewal and autumn/winter. When healing is needed, whether it’s from colds/flu or emotional healing, Baba Yaga can offer healing often in the form of herbal teas brewed by herself. Calling on her during this January can lead you through the forest now frozen and blanketed in snow, to her skull fenced lined home. To peer into the darkness of her cauldron and gain the most ancient wisdom from the darkness of the cosmos that she guards. To learn more about her you can read my previous post here.

La befana

The last deity or as some call her a folklore legend we are going to talk about it la befana. She is a grandmotherly woman who resembles a kindly witch. She brings gifts to good little children, depositing them in stockings hung above the hearth. Some even claim she sweeps the floor before she leaves as a symbol to sweep away the previous year’s problems. Even though she has roots all the way back to ancient Roman festivals, she is most well known for her role in Christian stories and legends. I personally believe this is because the church needed a much more acceptable and tamer version of the Germanic winter witch Berchta. ( I’ll be writing about her soon)

In Italian folklore and legend La befana delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany Eve (the night of January 5) in a similar way to Santa Claus or the Three Magi. Another Christian legend takes a slightly darker tone as La Befana was an ordinary woman with a child whom she greatly loved. However, her child died, and her resulting grief maddened her. Upon hearing news of Jesus being born, she set out to see him, delusional that he was her son. She eventually met Jesus and presented him with gifts to make him happy. The infant Jesus was delighted, and he gave La Befana a gift in return; she would be the mother of every child in Italy.

Correspondences For The Month Of January

First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy, the zodiac energy the moon is currently or for time of the year like a month, which I will list below for you to use. Remember this is just a start to the list for you. You can use any correspondences that connect the magical themes and energies of January. Just follow your intuition on what you choose to work with!

  • Planet-Saturn
  • Animal- Fox, coyote, pheasants, blue jays
  • Element- Earth and Air
  • colors-white, violet, black, blue, red
  • Symbol-Snowflakes, icicles, evergreen trees, Gnomes, Brownies,
  • Herbs-Sage, pine, juniper, snowdrop, kava kava, ashwagandha, chamomile, damiana, rosemary, fennel, nutmeg, cloves, basil, cinnamon, Carnations, crocus, birch, peppermint rose hips, acorns, chicory root, ginger, oregano, cedar, myrrh,
  • Stones/ crystals-Garnet, clear quartz, hematite, onyx, jet, black tourmaline, amethyst, ruby, lapis lazuli, amber, labradorite, jasper, moss agate, opal
  • Deities-Janus, Freya, Inanna, Sarasvati, Ch’ang-O, Sin, Antu, Pax, Felicitas, Irene, Venus, lilith, triple goddess specifically crone phase, jana, calliech, hestia, juno
  • Zodiac- Capricorn, Aquarius
  • Themes-Reflection, introspection, purification, new beginnings, Protection, reversing spells, conception and creation, spirit work, ancestor spells, divination

How to connect to the magic of January

We’ve talked a lot about all the different types of energies the month of January has and gives us access to work with. So, how can you specifically connect to those energies? In your everyday life you can make sure your affirmations , intentions, and manifestations align with the energies of renewal, rest, reflection, looking back to the past year, new beginnings, and aligning ourselves with the cycles of the calendar year. During this month follow that deep alluring pull whispering your name to go in your shadows to reflect, be still, and rest. Make sure to grab onto the energy of warmth in the fire crackling in your hearth and home as well as you let go of the past year and head into new beginnings with hope as the next one unfolds. You can celebrate and honor any of the sacred days and holidays this month has like both the calendar new year and the lunar one as well.

Some Rituals and spell workings during this time that will be really intensified will be based on releasing the old, clearing away unwanted energy from the past year, and welcoming in wanted energy and opportunities. Other spells that will have some significant meaning right now and help you connect to the energy of January should be centered around new beginnings, manifestation, and setting goals. This month is another month when you can really get some clear and transformative messages from your guides as we are in a liminal time when we can look both back and forward as well. through any means of divination you prefer but, fire gazing or Cryomancy ( snow and ice divination)are some to think about to align with the correspondences of this month.

January creates a very potent liminal pocket of time that is teeming with duality, balance, and the power of transition from one year to the next. It’s a month that really pulls us to go deep within ourselves in the darkness, stillness and silence for introspection, reflection, self awareness, and growth. This makes it a great month to do any work on transformation, reflection and preparation for dark times through shadow work. Allowing the energy of the frozen winter in the days of the new year to prep you for the long introspective months of winter ahead. If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.

  • Elemental magic with the element of Earth or fire
  • Solar magic to welcome the calendar year
  • Lunar magic to welcome the lunar new year
  • Shadow work based on transformation, rest, shedding skins, new beginnings through darkness, hope through light
  • Simmer pot for cleansing, renewal, and warmth in your home
  • Transformation and transition spells and rituals
  • Herbal magic-brew teas especially, or add herbs to your hot drinks
  • Protection magic– most potent right now will be banishing and binding
  • Purification and cleansing rituals and spells using snow
  • Abundance and gratitude magic- one of my favorites this month is using drinks like hot chocolate and apple cider to call in abundance daily to my life
  • Candle magic
  • Bake fresh loaves of bread and add sigils to the dough for good health and prosperity
  • Set SMART goals and intentions for your manifestations for the new year plus don’t forget to to create your personal develop plan
  • pick your word of the year
  • Journal reflecting about the past year than take the piece of paper and burn it in a fire
  • Slow down, rest, do soft self care for yourself
  • Work with evergreens in your spells and rituals
  • Make a manifestation and wish pinecone
  • Dream work and astral travel
  • snow magic
  • work with deities of darkness, the underworld, and winter
  • Divination like fire gazing, snow scrying, melt snow and use the water in scrying, Cryomancy
  • Create a spell jar to connect to the season of winter
  • reflect on the past year in gratitude try my 7 day gratitude challenge
  • Get out in nature, feel the snow, the cold, and the frozen ground while listening to the silence all around
  • Make snow water
  • Write situations or people you want to cool off on a piece of paper and bury it in the snow
  • Create a freezer spell
  • Add ice to your ritual bath for added protection and purification
  • Make a snowman as protection ward for your property
  • Make snowballs and release things you need to let go when you throw them
  • draw sigils in snow and ice
  • meditate as the snow falls
  • make ice lanterns
  • Mirror magic and mirror work
  • work with the divine feminine during womb healing
  • Work with the snake in your workings and rituals
  • Stand up for yourself with the poison of the snake using hexes, curses, and binding spells
  • Celebrate the lunar new year
  • create an altar for the month

Duality and the month of January

Since, I am a grey witch I look for the duality in every single energy I work with including sacred times like a month of the year like the one we are currently in, January. January is a month that even though it is frozen, silent, and still it is saturated in duality. January is a time to look both forward and back. In January we close one chapter of our life story and begin writing the new one as it begins to unfold. January for me is the month that reminds me of the duality of new beginnings. Beginnings are both exciting AND scary – it’s a time that is both liberating AND paralyzing. Beginnings are a time of endless possibilities full of hope while also being a time of mystery and fear in the unknown. January is a month that can make us aware of the duality of the time we have left living this lifetime as well. We are both excited for a new year coming to bring us more time while we are saddened for the time that has already gone back.

Final Thoughts

We talked about many things in this blogpost including the history, some celebrations, the different energies and magical themes we can work with during this month. Along with how to connect to those energies, deities we can honor and worship, and how to work with the magic of January. January is a uniquely magical time that invites everyone to plant the seeds for hopes and dreams. While also looking back on the things we just worked so hard to harvest in the year that has passed. January reminds us that even in the darkest nights, in the harshest conditions, and the coldest times we can still find hope and light. It’s the month that shows us the depth of our resilience and our willingness to thrive in harsh conditions. January shows us that just like nature we have the ability to every year become a blank canvas. Ready for us to paint and create something brand new and beautiful again. As the snow falls and blankets nature January’s magic brings the promise of rest, introspection, reflection, new beginnings, and endless possibilities.

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About Me : I have been a solitary grey magic practitioner for 15 + years. First and foremost, I consider myself a mystic and seeker of all knowledge. I am dedicated to the restoration, and re-enchantment of Magic in society, across this realm, and in each and every soul I come across in life! I am here to create a container that promotes healing, duality, and raw authenticity. I do this by guiding you on your personal journey to understanding your unique magic and sacred contracts. I facilitate this for you through embracing your shadow, duality and learning to live in energetic balance while not wearing a mask. When you work and learn from me you do so from your “darkness” as much as your “light” and in a way to truly harness and accept it not to just go thru it on the way to your light. But, I teach you how to truly embrace it, work with it, and use it alongside your light as a partner. I hold up a mirror for you to be able to see your authentic reflection looking back. Then have the courage to take the next step and do the uncomfortable but vital inner work to completely remove your mask. By facing all of your past wounds, traumas, and hurts. Allowing you to see both the dark and light within your story and take each chapter and alchemize it into something that is so powerful. your unique internal flame will shine so bright you will always be able to go within and find it on a dark cold night. You will learn how to truly live in duality and energetic balance to allow growth, and alignment with your sacred contracts and purposes. to finally move on and truly let the things that hold you back in this life from healing and manifesting go. To see everything I offer; like personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for you to work through on your own, Tarot sessions for guidance and more! Go to my shop!

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