Full Snow Moon in Virgo, sun in Pisces.
The Farmer’s Almanac tells us that February’s full moon is known as the Snow Moonamongst the Native Americans – Since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month, native tribes of the north and east most often called February’s full Moon the Full Snow Moon. Some tribes also referred to this Moon as the Full Hunger Moon, since harsh weather conditions in their areas made hunting very difficult and the Storm Moon.
According to the Wise Witches Society, this moon is known as the Chaste Moon in the magical world. The antiquated word for pure reflects the custom of greeting the new year with a clear soul.
FEBRUARY: Ice Moon (February) Also known as: Storm Moon, Horning Moon, Hunger Moon, Wild Moon, Red & Cleansing Moon, Quickening Moon, Solmonath (Sun Month), Big Winter Moon, Chaste moon
Nature Spirits: house faeries, both of the home itself and of house plants
Herbs: balm of Gilead, hyssop, myrrh, sage, spikenard
Colors: light blue, violet
Flowers: primrose
Scents: wisteria, heliotrope
Stones: amethyst, jasper, rock crystal
Trees: rowan, laurel, cedar
Animals: otter, unicorn
Birds: eagle, chickadee
Deities: Brigit, Juno, Kuan Yin, Diana, Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite
Power Flow: energy working toward the surface; purification, growth, healing. Loving the self. Accepting responsibility for past errors, forgiving yourself, and making future plans. [1]
Sources:
Farmers’ Almanac, “Full Moon Names and Their Meanings“.
Willow Grove, “The Witch’s Esbats“.
Wise Witches Society, “Full Moon Names and Their Meanings“.
Suggested Links:
Desai, Dipali. Celestial Space Astrology Blog, “Full Moon in Leo – February 14th, 2014“.
The Fine-Arts and Bluesband & Poetry Press, “The Names of the Moons“.
Macario, Marina. Darkstar Astrology, “February Horoscope – Full Moon Leo“.
National Geographic, “Full Moons: What’s In A Name?“
Schaile, Aepril. Aepril’s Astrology, “Aepril’s Astrology VIDEO: Weekend/Full Moon Leo in report for Feb 14, 15, 16!”
Virgo Magic, “Reclaiming the Power of Love – Friday’s Full Moon in Leo, Square Saturn“.
What-Your-Sign.com, “Symbolic Native American Full Moon Names“.
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