Tonight marks the first full moon of the year—known as the Wolf Moon. This ancient name echoes through time, rooted in winter nights when hungry wolves howled under January’s glowing moon, far from the warmth of villages and cities. Other names for this moon include the Cold Moon, Old Moon, and Winter Moon—all evoking the stillness and severity of midwinter. Though it launches the calendar year, it rises in the depth of winter, when nature itself lies dormant. The Gate of Janus: Looking Forward and Backward January is named for Janus, the Roman god of thresholds and transitions—depicted with two faces: one looking back at the past, the other toward the future. The Wolf Moon carries this same dual nature. It’s a moment of reflection and protection, calling us to guard our energy and set powerful intentions for what’s to come. This is not a light, carefree moon. Its energy is raw, honest, and calling