Snow Moon

 

The English term "Snow Moon" first originated in Massachusetts writer Jonathan Carver's 1778 book "Travels through the Interior parts of North America," where he claimed unspecified Native American tribes named the full moon event as such because that's the month when the most snow falls.

Traditionally, February's full moon is dubbed the "Snow Moon" due to the heavy snowfall typically experienced during this month in the Northern Hemisphere. Some Native American tribes also referred to it as the "Hunger Moon" because of the challenging hunting conditions during winter's peak.

What is the spiritual meaning of the Snow Moon? The spiritual meaning of the Snow Moon centers on patience, reflection, and quiet preparation. It invites release of what no longer serves and encourages honoring rest as the light slowly returns

February is often when people feel most emotionally drained, winter has lingered, motivation dips, and the full moon can quietly amplify that exhaustion. This is completely normal, and a sign to slow down rather than push through. The Snow Moon shines a light on what's been quietly building within.

Light a fire in flinty February,
As the evening time comes down,
Welcome all the family home
With shopping bought from town.

Hear the logs crackle and roll,
And the sparks pop and hiss,
A storm roars down the chimney,
To deliver its tempestuous kiss.

Drowsiness in the living room,
As the expiring embers fade,
Up we go to those clean sheets,
And beds so neatly made.

February

 February

I am lustration, and the sea is mine! 
I wash the sands and headlands with my tide; 
My brow is crowned with branches of the pine; 
Before my chariot-wheels the fishes glide.
 
By me all things unclean are purified, 
By me the souls of men washed white again; 
E'en the unlovely tombs of those who died 
Without a dirge, I cleanse from every stain.

February

 

 February is a suitable month for dying. 

 the winter hateful, hanging on too long

 The day and time itself: late afternoon in early February,

 was there a moment of the year better suited for despair?

 Even though February was the shortest month of the year, 

sometimes it seemed like the longest

 

The reason that God 

made February short a few days 

was because he knew 

that by the time people came to the end of it 

they would die if they had to stand 

one more blasted day

Wednesday February 12: Snow Moon

called the snow moon — a nickname inspired by the heavy snowfall typically seen in February in parts of the United States,

The full moon offers an opportunity to sit in the fullness of your life. It is a time to feel deep gratitude for the many blessings you have and experience. It is also a powerful time to recommit yourself to the projects and relationships that mean the most to you.

Names for this month’s Moon have historically had a connection to animals. The Cree traditionally called this the Bald Eagle Moon or Eagle Moon. The Ojibwe Bear Moon and Tlingit Black Bear Moon refer to the time when bear cubs are born. The Dakota also call this the Raccoon Moon; certain Algonquin peoples named it the Groundhog Moon, and the Haida named it Goose Moon.

Another theme of this month’s Moon names is scarcity. The Cherokee names of Month of the Bony Moon and Hungry Moon give evidence to the fact that food was hard to come by at this time

 

Why does February feel like one big Tuesday?

 

 February is a suitable month for dying. 

 the winter hateful, hanging on too long

Even though February was the shortest month of the year, 

sometimes it seemed like the longest

 

I used to try to decide which was the worst month of the year.

 In the winter I would choose February

 

The reason that God 

made February short a few days 

was because he knew 

that by the time people came to the end of it 

they would die if they had to stand 

one more blasted day