On February 5th we’ll see the shining face of a Snow Moon. There are many different names for February’s Full Moon depending on what tribe or cultural tradition you follow. Regardless of what tradition you follow, there is a common theme among them: this Full Moon comes at a time when the Earth is still cold and we see the first glimpses of Sun and returning Hope for new life.

There is a sacred trio being created around this Full Moon:

1. January 18th, Mercury retrograde ended, beginning its 2 week post shadow phase.

2. February 1-2nd, we celebrated Imbolg/Imbolc, a Celtic Fire Festival celebrating the Goddess Brigid—a fertility and fire Goddess. A time for celebrating the seeds of life and hope being planted “in the belly of the mother [earth]”.

3. February 5th, Full Snow Moon in Leo, giving us a burst of energy and confidence to move forward in life and chase our dreams.

Leo is a sign that embodies confidence, charisma, energy, and passion. This sign teaches you to chase after your dreams with the confidence that you will succeed; it’s just in your nature ;) Now is the time to embrace the energy of shaking out your mane, posing in the mirror, and checking off those things on your to-do list that make you feel good and accomplished.

This Full Moon also offers us the courage to release people & habits that harm us. Leo is all about loving yourself and not being afraid to remove toxic people from your life; “Either shine with me or go darken someone else’s doorstep!”

So, what are some ways to harness all this wonderful energy?

1. Charging crystals under the Full Moon. A few of my favorites for embracing Leo energy (Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras) include: Carnelian, Pyrite, Citrine, Imperial Golden Topaz, Golden Healer, Tigers Eye or Lions Skin Agate. I also love Moonstone because… well duh ;)

2. Candle Magick is a great way to embrace the fire-y side of Leo. A simple method is choosing a red, orange, yellow or gold candle, anointing it with cinnamon (for protection, confidence, and passion), light and allow the flame to extinguish on its’ own.

3. My personal tried and true: writing down what you wish to release from yourself or your life and burning it in a cauldron or any fire-proof bowl. Tinfoil inside any bowl is a great option! If you want to kick it up a notch: have a campfire!

If you don’t feel connected to any of the listed crystals, or perhaps want to save some money, you can always swap charging crystals for charging a favorite piece of jewelry that makes you feel confident. Jewelry not your thing? Charge makeup, perfume, or skincare product(s)!

A few things to be cautious of/ keep in mind during this time:

Venus and Mars will be squaring each other. Put simply: what you want and what you need will be opposing each other, especially in relationships. Be careful not to be caught up in unnecessary or petty dramas. Remember to listen to others and not steam roll over them in the pursuit of your goals; independence is a wonderful trait, but don’t let it cause you to ostracize others. Be sure to focus all this fire-y energy on a creative outlet/project, letting it build up inside may cause mood swings, agitation, and restlessness.

However you choose to embrace this confident new energy, remember you are magick, there is no right or wrong way to embrace and harness that.

Let me hear you roar!

~Bijan