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 for transformation.
Moon in Cancer: Emotions Running High
This year’s Wolf Moon occurs in the astrological sign of Cancer—a sign deeply tied to emotion, intuition, and inner strength. This alignment offers us the courage to change, even when change feels overwhelming.
Expect heightened emotions, surprising outbursts, and moments of emotional chaos. You might feel pulled in many directions at once, unsure of where to focus. Don’t panic. This intensity will pass. Use it as a signal to pause, ground yourself, and get clear on what needs to shift or be released in your life.
Ever felt like your emotions are trying to tell you something?
That’s because they are.
Your Feelings Are Your Power
The Cancer full moon reminds us: Feelings are not flaws—they’re your compass. They aren’t “good” or “bad”; they simply are. Listen to what they reveal. If your mind spirals with worry, it may be because your focus is stuck on what you fear.
Where your attention goes, energy flows.
So ask yourself: What do I want to invite into my life right now?
Standing at a Crossroads
Under this moon, many of us may feel caught between the old and the new. Should we cling to what’s familiar—or step into the unknown?
Avoid extremes. Instead, seek balance.
Cancer’s waters may feel stormy, but clarity will come when you let the waves settle.
This moon has the power to bring both crisis and breakthrough. Whether it’s in your relationships, family life, career, or spiritual path, trust that major realizations are ready to emerge.
Cleanse, Release, Rebirth
Use the water energy of Cancer to cleanse stagnant or negative emotions. Let this full moon be your ritual for renewal—like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Sometimes, part of us must die so that a wiser, stronger self can be born.
May this Full Moon bless you.
May the Goddess watch over your transformation.