The full moon on January 31, 2018 is known as Wolf Moon, Quiet Moon or Chaste Moon. This full moon has three exciting simultaneous occurrences:
- it is also a Super Moon, as it is closer to the Earth than usual
- it is a Blue Moon , as it is the second full moon in January
- it is a Red Moon, as there will be a lunar eclipse visible in many parts of the world. This usually makes the moon appear red.
So on January 31st, 2018 there will be a Super Red Blue Moon! Plan your spells and rituals to take advantage of this extra lunar energy. Also, as the full moon occurs early on the 31st, you may want to perform your spells and rituals on January 30th.
Also, the Wiccan festival of Imbolc happens on February 1st, so this is an ideal time to cleanse and charge your tools.
What is a Blue Moon?
Some sources state that a Blue Moon is the second full moon in a month, while the Farmers’ Almanac definition of a Blue Moon is the third full moon in a season with four full moons. Since each season typically has only three full moons with definite names for each, an extra moon could cause a mix-up, so the third moon is termed blue.
Other sources hold that a true Blue Moon only occurs once every three or four years, when a full moon happens twice in the same astrological sign.
Regardless, a Blue Moon is always an ideal time for powerful spells and ceremonies. Since this blue moon occurs in the sun sign Aquarius (Jan. 21 ~ Feb. 19), so it is a full fire moon in the opposite sign of Leo. Wiccan traditions call for spells to increase wealth and prosperity.
Sun in Aquarius – January 21 – February 19
A full moon in Leo is an ideal time to boost your good fortune by thinking big. Often, we can’t even imagine realizing our dreams, but nothing happens without believing it first. My Full Moon Spells & Rituals eBook has a Spell for Building Bigger Dreams which will put you on the path to achieving your goals!
Advance Spell Preparation
This spell requires some advance preparation as you will need to find a picture of someone you admire.
Wiccan Festival Imbolc February 1st 2016
This full moon is the last one before the Wiccan festival of Imbolc on February 1st. My Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony eBook has a spell for releasing trapped energy, which requires frozen moon water. If you plan to perform this spell, be sure to place a bottle of water in the light of the January full moon.
January Stones ~ garnet and jet
January Flowers ~ carnations and snowdrops
January Full Wolf Moon Menu
Tuna Casserole Niçoise
New Potatoes
Tarragon Green Beans
Apple Clafouti
Blessed be and enjoy the extra lunar energy!
