The Snow Moon is the full moon that rises in the heart of winter on February 1, named for the heavy snowfall and the endurance required to survive this season.
In Ojibwe tradition and some other indigenous cultures, winter moons symbolize reflection, restraint, and survival wisdom. Wolves embody this energy.
During winter, wolves strengthen pack bonds, conserve energy, and rely on cooperation and instinct rather than force. Their howls were historically heard more clearly in cold air, tying wolves to winter moons in both myth and memory.
The Snow Moon reminds us that resilience can be quiet. Like wolves, we endure by listening closely, moving intentionally, and staying connected: