#february full moon
It is that time of month again, the Full Moon! This month; however, holds a few tricks up its sleeve. On February 10th (into the 11th) the moon will be at her fullest. It just so happens that on this night there will be a “prenumbral lunar eclipse”. Although this eclipse is not the most noticeable, the sun, earth, and moon are still in perfect alignment. Learn more about eclipses here! There will also be a comet visible in the night sky from the 10th to 11th. This comet is only visible every 5 and ¼ year. It has been dubbed the “New Year Comet”, or Comet 45P. Read a little more about these events here. Now…on to the full moon!
What is the Snow Moon?
February’s full moon is appropriately named the Snow Moon. This is because the heaviest of snow fall usually occurs in February! This moon is a time for letting go of the past, and preparing for the future. Get your goals for the year in order, cleanse yourself and your space.
More importantly, it is a time of forgiveness. Let go of all negative feeling and look ahead. Make a conscious effort to forgive and love yourself. Preform spells of self-love, growth, and letting go.
Try a self-love bath, or a ritual cleansing.
Hello my dears. With the Snow Moon on its way (and the long winter taking its’ toll on us) I figured it was time for a self-love bath. I am not the biggest fan of bath magick, but every so often a hot bath is needed…nothing feels better than hot water, the scent of lavender, and a glass of red wine. This can also be used in smaller proportions in a foot bath (fill a large salad bowl with hot water, just as nice!)
What you need:
Lavender Essential Oil (9 drops)
Epsom Salts (2 Cups)
Rose Petals (pink roses preferred)
Lavender Buds (optional)
Pink Candles (pink is for self-love..white is a good substitution)
What to do:
Mix the lavender oil and Epsom salts, making sure to mix/shake it thoroughly to spread the oil evenly. Fill your bath with your preferred water temperature. Mix in your Epsom salts evenly throughout the water. Add the rose petals or lavender buds, if you choose to. Light your pink candles and get into your bath. I suggest staying in for about 30 minutes!
While you are in your bath, smell the lavender and let yourself relax. Consciously pay attention to your muscles, allow yourself to melt…completely relax. Close your eyes, and visualize a warm, pink light surrounding you. If meditation is your cup of tea, repeat a mantra to yourself such as “I am beautiful” or “I choose to love myself”.
This small act of self-care will promote those feeling of self-love!
Please be safe, enjoy, and remember to love yourself!
