Wolf Moon —by Míchealín Ní Dhochartaigh (Also known as the Old Moon, Moon After Yule, Full Snow Moon,* Birch (Beth Moon) Full Travel Moon, Full Dying Grass Moon, Wild Wolf Moon) This January moon is named for the wolf for two reasons: it occurs during the time of the year when food is scarce thus bringing the wolves into the villages in search for food, and the wolf pack is representative of the family. Wolves keep the same families for life.  This is the time to spend time and make peace with family, blood relatives, extended family and family figures. Wear shades of burgundy or rose, and burn rose or burgundy-coloured candles. Alternatively, pine incense is also acceptable. These colours represent family, love and togetherness. Now is the time to resolve issues that have weighed heavily upon your family or that you have been unable or unwilling to address or accept.  This full moon is in the astrological sign cancer. Use this moon to explore previous lives, make a connection with the past or to renew old traditions.  *Note: The majority of sources, however, attribute the Full Snow Moon to February; and one source attributed it to the November Moon. Sources:  Conway, DJ. Celtic Magic, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 1994. The Farmer's Almanac Gross, T. Native American Full Moons. Hawke, E. Praise to the Moon: Myth and Magic of the Lunar Cycle, Llewellyn Worldwide, 2002.  Morrison, D. The Craft, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul, MN, 2000. Copyright © 2006 Ireland's OWN. May be reprinted with permission. Page last updated 23 Jan 2006 Website Design and Myths & Magic logo by Míchealín Ní Dhochartaigh Copyright © 2006 Ireland's OWN All Rights Reserved.