Mystical Moons: The February Snow Moon

The February Snow Moon is a time for introspection, release, and renewal. Named for the deep snows that blanket the land, this moon encourages us to slow down and reflect on what we need to shed in order to create space for new growth. It is a period of purification, letting go of old patterns, and embracing clarity and transformation. This moon's energy invites us to reflect on our past and prepare for the future by embracing change and transformation.

The Energy and Correspondences of the Snow Moon

Colors: White, pale blue, silver, and soft gray

Crystals: Clear quartz, snowflake obsidian, aquamarine, and selenite

Herbs: Elderflower, sage, rosemary, yarrow, and lavender

Animals: Owl, wolf, hare, deer, and fox

Foods: Root vegetables, soups, broths, herbal teas, and citrus

Elements: Water and air

A Release and Renewal Ritual for the Snow Moon

What You’ll Need:

One white or pale blue chime candle (to represent clarity and purity)

One black chime candle (to represent protection and the release of negativity)

White thread

A small bowl of snow (or salt)

Sage, rosemary, lavender, and yarrow

A small pouch or container (to keep your intentions)

Incense (sage, cedar, or frankincense)

A journal and pen

A small piece of paper

Steps:

If you’ve performed this ritual before: Start by safely and ethically disposing of the pouch you created last time. This clears the way for fresh energy and renewed intentions to flow through your work.

1. Cleanse and Prepare the Space:

Begin by cleansing your ritual space, your tools, and yourself. Use the incense and waft it around your space, allowing the smoke to absorb and away any negative or stagnant energy. As you do this, set the intention that your space is now purified and ready for transformation. Center and ground yourself to maximize results.

2. Set Your Intention for the Ritual:

With your journal and pen, write down the intention you wish to work with in affirmative present tense. Think of something in your life that you are ready to release—whether it's a negative habit, limiting belief, emotional wound, or anything that prevents your growth. Reflect on what you hope to invite into your life once you’ve released the old. For example, you might write:

• “I release fear and embrace peace.”

• “I let go of past hurts to invite forgiveness and healing.”

• “I shed old patterns and create space for new opportunities.”

Write down your intention clearly and affirmatively. This will be your focus for the ritual.

3. Purification with Snow (or Ice):

Take the small bowl of snow (or ice) and hold it in your hands.

Feel its coolness as it symbolizes the purifying energy of winter. Envision the Full Snow Moon’s energy trickling down from above and into the snow, amplifying its cleansing properties. As you hold the snow, visualize it absorbing any negative energy, old patterns, or emotional blockages that are ready to be released. Focus on the sensation of release and the feeling of space being created for transformation.

4. Prepare Your Candles:

Take your white or pale blue chime candle and inscribe your name, birthdate, and your intention for release.

Next, take your black chime candle and inscribe the word “release” and the statement “I am protected as I let go.”

Place the white and black candles a few inches apart, facing each other, to represent the balance between the purification (white) and protection (black).

5. Connect the Candles with Thread:

Take the white thread and carefully wrap it around both the white and black candles, starting from the base and spiraling upward toward the wicks. As you do this, visualize the white thread binding the two energies together: the purification of the old (white) and the protection against any remaining negativity (black). Tie the thread securely once you’ve wrapped it completely, holding the candles together.

As you do this, focus on the idea that this duality represents your intention to release what no longer serves you, while still being held safely in protection.

6. Create the Herb Circle:

Take the sage, rosemary, lavender, and yarrow, and blend them together in a small bowl. Form a clockwise ring around the candles, creating a protective and cleansing circle. As you create the circle, visualize the herbs releasing their energy into the space, creating a protective bubble of light that supports the energy held within it. Feel the herbs’ energy amplifying your intentions and aiding in this release.

7. Ignite the Energy:

Light each candle in turn, beginning with the white or pale blue candle. Focus on the flame as you visualize yourself shedding the old energy and negative patterns. Feel the light of the candle illuminating your path toward clarity and renewal. Envision this light as the warm sun rising over a wintry landscape, purifying and illuminating all that it touches.

Once the white or pale blue candle has been lit, light the black candle. Visualize the black candle creating an energetic shield around you, protecting you as you release what no longer serves you. This shield will prevent any negative influences from interfering with your transformation.

8. Journal Your Experience:

Take a moment to write in your journal, reflecting on the release you’ve just completed. Record any thoughts, feelings, or insights that arise during the ritual. Let the energy of the Snow Moon fill you with clarity and peace as you write. You may even perform a divination working at this step. Continue to meditate and reflect on what your life is like now that you have released this burden.

9. Safeguard Your Intentions:

Once the candles have burned down, take the remnants and the herbs and place them in your small pouch or container. This pouch will hold your intentions for transformation, serving as a reminder of the clarity and protection you’ve invited into your life. Keep the pouch in a safe place, such as your altar or beside your bed, where it will continue to hold your energy. Renew yearly.

Final Thoughts

The February Snow Moon offers a powerful opportunity for cleansing, release, and renewal. Through this ritual, you can embrace the quiet energy of winter and transform your inner world, letting go of the past and making space for new beginnings. By aligning with the Snow Moon’s energy, you can create lasting change, inviting clarity, protection, and growth into your life. Let this ritual be a reminder that even in stillness, there is power to be found, and from that stillness, great transformation can occur.