The Winter season is here and the effects of our ancestors’ presence are still being felt following Samhain. As we approach the Full Cold Moon in December, the magic and energy of this special Full Moon become amplified. This year, the Full Cold Moon will occur on December 26th in the Northern Hemisphere, the day after Christmas and the start of Kwanzaa.
The name “Full Cold Moon” was given by the Mohawk people and represents the arrival of Winter. In North America, the Full Cold Moon is known by various names such as Snow Moon, Hoar Frost Moon, and Winter Maker Moon, among others, reflecting its unique spiritual energy.
The Winter season brings in feelings of hunkering down and preparing for the long, cold months ahead, as well as joy and festivities. The Full Cold Moon can bring peaceful or restless feelings, depending on the individual.
For those affected by moon phases, the Full Cold Moon in December can lead to prophetic dreams and visits from passed loved ones. Spiritual and magical correspondences for this Full Moon may include herbs, tools, divination, crystals, animals, colors, and more.
Common magical themes during this Full Moon include purification, instilling peace, dream work, shadow work, and ancestral veneration. A Full Cold Moon ritual to cleanse and shake up stagnant energy may involve decluttering, cleaning, and smoke-cleansing the home.