The first full moon of the year is tonight, January 6th. Called the Wolf Moon, it reflects an old belief that wolves howled at the moon more during the month of January. Spiritually, it challenges you to look ahead and be ready for tough choices. It’s only been a few days since the beginning of 2023, and although it is an exciting time for many, it can also be a time of anxiety and stress. Beginning a new year, or a new journey, is always stressful, and it’s important to recognize this heavy emotion and take any steps you can to mitigate it.
The Wolf Moon is a great time for the release of pent-up energy and difficult emotions that you may have been suppressing. Emotions like anger or irritability, annoyance or impatience. Rage Goddesses like Hecate, Sekhmet, Medusa, Lilith, Kali, and The Morrigan can help you use your anger in constructive ways. Even ocean Goddesses like Yemaya can help you channel your anger and frustration – she doesn’t get angry often, but when she does…everyone better watch out.
One of the simplest ways to release pent-up emotions and energy is to actually howl at the moon. Though we now know that wolves howl for different reasons (including to find pack members or to coordinate a hunt) and at different times, we, as humans, can take a cue from these sublime creatures and do our own howling. If you’ve never actually howled at the moon, you’re in for a treat. Like screaming into a pillow or breaking something, it is a very real way to release negative emotions. It also puts you in touch with your inner animal or “beast.” Thanks to technology and civilization, many humans have forgotten what it’s like to be truly in tune with nature. Howling at the moon can help you get back in touch with your natural instincts.
Some of our moon pieces and moon Goddesses can also help you channel lunar energy and enter 2023 with more confidence and ambition. Our genuine moonstone All The Phases of the Moon Necklace is the perfect piece to wear to encourage your inner growth and evolution. The genuine Diamond Moon Wave Necklace serves as a reminder of the power of the moon to control the tides and its impact on certain nocturnal organisms that use moonlight to navigate and procreate. The genuine moonstone Triple Moon Ring should be worn to cultivate creativity and intuition. The Watchful Moon Eye Necklace offers protection and guidance. The Honey on the Moon Drop Earrings highlight the luminosity and beauty of the Earth’s only natural satellite.
Certain necklace sets that have been especially curated for maximum power can also be helpful tools when you commune with the moon and prepare to release negativity. Fill yourself with new, inspiring energy with the magical Reviving The Spirit Necklace Set. Sharpen your psychic powers with the Dancing in the Moonlight Necklace Set featuring Goddess Hecate. Bring peace into your life and soul with the Queen of the Night Sky Necklace Set featuring the Special Edition Selene Goddess Pendant. Give yourself the gift of bounty with The Abundance & Transformation Necklace Set featuring Persephone and the Pomegranate Amulet.Â
Let 2023 be the year you surprise yourself, do things you’ve never done before, and step boldly into the unknown.