As we enter the darkest and coldest period of mid-winter, we take a moment to open our arms and embrace a new calendar year with a horizon full of opportunity, adventure, and changes. A fresh start awaits you under the Full Wolf Moon in Cancer, but what is in store for you?  

January is commonly seen as a time for fresh starts, offering an opportunity to cleanse your mind and embrace a new year full of exciting opportunities and adventures. However, it can also bring a sense of pressure as many enter the new year with lofty expectations, resolutions in place, and a desire to make meaningful changes. 

A Cancer Governed Moon 

The Full Wolf Moon, on January 12th, is governed by the zodiac sign Cancer, a sign known for its strong focus on home and family life, much like the Wolf. As wolves run in close-knit packs, you are encouraged to follow lead and nurture your home life, strengthening your ties to family, friends, and loved ones. Spend time putting away the Yule decorations, cleansing your space, and bringing warmth into the home. 

A Focus on Self-Care 

While Full Moons are often associated with reflection and growth, the Wolf Moon reminds you to take it slow, with themes of self-care, rest, and relaxation being a priority. It’s a great opportunity to start the new year with clear boundaries in place to provide yourself with protection and security. Consider creating a sacred space in your home to shield yourself from outside energies. Prioritizing your personal needs is essential right now and the soothing energy of this first Full Moon of the year offers you a chance to begin as you mean to continue.  

Resolutions vs Intentions 

At the start of the new year, people often ask what resolutions you have set—those time-bound, goal-orientated commitments that can lead to burnout and are frequently abandoned by the end of February! Instead of focusing on resolutions this year, try concentrating on process-orientated intentions rooted in personal growth, wellness, and self-care.   

Full Moons are the perfect time to set new intentions and this Full Wolf Moon will encourage you to prioritize rest, relaxation, and your inner-most needs above all else. 

Affirmations for the Full Wolf Moon 

A Full Moon is a good time to sit down and reflect with your journal at hand. You should feel encouraged to speak kindly to yourself and think positively for the year ahead. Here are some affirmations to read aloud or to focus on during your Full Moon rituals: 

“I welcome the New Year with an open heart and mind” 

“I release the past and welcome growth and transformation in the New Year” 

“I release what no longer serves me” 

“I attract harmonious relationships which fill me with love, warmth, and joy”  

Crystals for the Full Moon 

Work with crystals that will align with Cancer’s nurturing energy while harnessing emotional support and intuition from the moon. Place crystals strategically around your home to strengthen family ties and encourage warmth and security.  Some crystals to consider include: 

Moonstone – considered the stone of intuition and emotional healing. It is closely connected to the lunar cycle and can be used to connect with family and enhance empathy. 
Rose Quartz – the stone of unconditional love, strengthening family bonds, and encouraging self-love and compassion. 
Selenite – thought to promote emotional healing and create a calm and harmonious home environment. Considered a protective stone that helps clear negativity.