On 3rd January, 10:02 am GMT , the sky fills with the Wolf Full Moon — the first full moon of the year, and one that carries ancient, instinctive energy.
Traditionally named for the wolves who howled through the deep winter nights, this moon reminds us that winter is not a time for forcing or proving. It’s a time for listening. For tending the inner fire. For honouring what you feel rather than what you think you should be doing.
If the turning of the year has left you quiet, emotional, or craving space, you’re not off-track. You’re in rhythm with the Moon.
The energy of the Wolf Full Moon
The Wolf Full Moon speaks to instinct, intuition and belonging.
It asks you to tune in to:
- What your body is asking for
- Where you’ve been ignoring your own needs to keep the peace
- What feels out of alignment as you step into the year ahead
This moon doesn’t care about resolutions. It cares about truth. Raw, unfiltered, sometimes uncomfortable truth — the kind that sets you free when you finally listen to it.
This is the moon that whispers (or howls):
Come home to yourself.
Crystals to work with the Wolf Full Moon
Choose stones that ground you, soothe the nervous system, and help you trust your inner knowing.
Moonstone
A natural ally of lunar cycles. Moonstone helps you soften, receive, and trust your emotional tides.
Labradorite
A stone of the wild and the unseen. Perfect for the Wolf Moon’s instinctive energy and quiet transformation.
Rose Quartz
Wraps the heart in gentleness, reminding you that self-compassion is not indulgent — it’s essential.
Amethyst
Supports deep emotional processing and protects your energy when feelings rise.
Smoky Quartz
For grounding and release. Helps you let go without drama or force.
A gentle Wolf Full Moon ritual
Keep it simple. Keep it honest.
- Sit somewhere quiet with a candle or under moonlight
- Hold a crystal that feels right in your hands
- Take a few slow breaths and drop into your body
- Ask yourself:
What am I ready to release as I step into this year? - Write whatever comes up — no editing
- Say softly (or out loud):
“I honour my instincts. I release what no longer belongs.” - Place the paper beneath your crystal overnight
Let the Moon do the rest.
A closing whisper
The Wolf Full Moon doesn’t ask you to be louder, better, or more productive. It asks you to be true.
Rest. Nourish yourself. Listen to the quiet signals.
The path forward will reveal itself — one instinctive step at a time.
