The Spiritual Meaning of the January Wolf Moon
Image of wolf howing at moon over hills in blue digital drawing by SoulZ Records from Pixabay
The first full moon of the year is the January 2024 Wolf Moon on Thursday, January 25th in Leo at 5-degrees 12:54 pm ET. Other names for this moon are the Stay Home Moon and the Quiet Moon.
At the full moon, the moon, Earth and sun align in space, with the Earth in the middle.
Full Moons represent periods of culmination and fulfillment, the “peak” of the mountain.
They also symbolize the start of waning moon energy. Waning moon energy is a great time for releasing, detoxing, letting go, clearing out, wrapping up projects and making the way for fresh opportunities.
The Wolf Moon gets its name because it’s believed to be more likely to hear wolves howling at this time; perhaps because the leaves are off the trees.
While wolves howl for many reasons, traditionally, it’s thought that wolves are more likely to be heard howling in January due to hunger.
Below are 4 spiritual meanings of the January Wolf Moon:
Image of wolf in the clouds looking toward the night sky by Surya Prasetyo from Pixabay
1 - Gather Your Social Tribe Together
The Sioux tribe’s name for January’s full moon means “wolves run together,” and wolves are a community driven species.
To survive their world, wolves form groups called packs. Cooperation among loyal pack members increases their collective odds of survival.
The pack members work together to achieve various goals; they hunt, rear pups, and compete against other packs for food and territory together.
Around this full moon, the spotlight may be on your pack life. Consider your social life; travel, dealing with VIPs at work or arranging parties. This moon highlights how you achieve group success and happiness in your “pack” - career, family and friends.
2 - Identify Your Adaptability Skills
Wolves are incredibly adaptable. They can survive in a wide range of habitats.
Their communication skills, ability to prey on larger animals, ability to run long distances and keen senses have helped them persist in a variety of landscape types despite human persecution.
Around this full moon, think about what skills and talents you have that could help you adapt to a variety of situations, if you should need to change your living or work environment.
3 - Discard Insecurities Limiting Your Potential
This full moon is in Leo, an optimistic fire sign. Leo is a playful, confident sign that introduces an outgoing nature, fierceness, and passion.
This Leo full moon symbolizes a time to tap into your creative potential; do this by acknowledging what needs to die so you can free up your creative energies for bigger and better things.
Leo gets its bravery from the heart and ego, which can give you a sense of glory and the empowerment needed to say goodbye to low vibrational beliefs about what you’re capable of achieving.
4 - Celebrate Where You Shine
Astrostyle suggests considering full moons as periods of time where you get to show off and celebrate all your hard work. You’re cashing in or out and switching over to something new.
For this reason, you can use them as manifestation windows that will set you up for success.
Symbolically this is a time to enjoy your romantic side, your natural leadership tendencies, your fierce and competitive side, and your unique expression in the world.
This window helps you celebrate your unique style and the people who light your heart up. When you do, you'll turn up the dial of attraction on “all things that make you, you.”
Image wolf howling at the moon in blue, green and yellow digital drawing by Surya Prasetyo from Pixabay
Due to the keen senses and pack mentality of the wolf, the Wolf Moon can also symbolize a time of heightened intuition. Keep your senses on alert for new opportunities in areas of passion and creativity.
If you’re currently in the workforce, focus on demonstrating maturity and refinement at your craft - strive for excellence. If you work in the public sector, like entertainment, media, sports, art, politics, you may have or witness significant announcements during this time.
All in all, this January Wolf Moon spiritually symbolizes cooperation with the pack, adaptability, and stepping into your creative potential.
Because this full moon is in passionate fire sign, Leo, you may notice some additional emotions coming forward as you and others use creative self-expression to engage the pack.
Keep your confidence and playful vibes high during this full moon period so you can use it to support your pack and increase your intuition, passion and leadership skills.
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