Wolf Moon Rituals
Usually falling in January, the first full moon of the year is called the Wolf Moon, Quiet Moon, Stay Home Moon, Moon After Yule, Severe Moon or Center Moon.
This is a time of quiet reflection and preparation for the new year. The winter moons are a good time for spells and amulets of protection, for meditation, and for introspection.
First Full Moon of Winter
While the solar wheel of the year calls for Yule to mark Midwinter, the Lunar calendar has winter beginning with the first full moon after Yule.
This is a good time to take stock for the coming year. Like any esbat, it can be a time to create your moon water, perform divinations, or charge your ongoing spells as well.
Wolf Moon Rituals
Here are a few places to start
This is a good time for spells of protection. Ongoing spells should be renewed periodically, to inject new energy.
ProtectionHome Protection Spell
Wolves run in packs, and humans have the same desire. Meditate under this full moon on your "pack." Take time to identify and appreciate them, and honor and strengthen your connections with them.
CommunicationMeditation
Moon water is useful for many rituals, and it's practical to keep a stock available for active spellwork.
Moon WaterRitual Ingredients
Wolf Moon Rituals
Here are a few places to start
Peanut Butter Cookies
Scrumptious soft cookies that are quick and easy to make, these are an excellent choice for a sweet ritual meal, an offering, or just because you want cookies~
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
Cream butter and sugars until smooth.
Cream in peanut butter.
Stir in egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour and baking powder.
Scoop out ~1 tbsp and roll into balls. Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. (Makes about 30 cookies)
Press down with fork to create a hash pattern on the top of the cookie. Cookies do not spread much while baking, so flattening with the fork is important.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F. Let cool 15 minutes.
Prosperity Charm
Attract abundance, fortune and prosperity towards yourself with this simple and quick Prosperity Charm.
Gather together:
a green candle, a coin, cinnamon oil, athame, cauldron and lighter.
- Mark a prosperity symbol on the candle using your athame.
- Anoint the candle with cinnamon oil.
- Infuse the candle with your intention.
- Place the candle on the coin, in the cauldron.
- Light the candle.
- Let it burn out in the cauldron.
- Keep the coin with you as a charm to attract prosperity.
