WOLF moon TODAY!

Today, Janaury 25th is the long awaited Full Wolf Moon. As the first full moon of the year, it holds a special significance, symbolizing renewal and the persistent rhythm of nature despite the cold season. For those braving the outdoors, the moon’s light casts a mystical ambiance over the wintry landscape, revealing the lively nocturnal activities of animals like owls, fox badgers and of course the wolf, who remain active and visible in the moonlight. Whether experienced from a cozy indoor setting or amidst the crisp outdoor air, this first full moon of the year is a beautiful reminder of the natural world's enduring vitality, even in the depths of winter.

Janaury 23 Waxing Gibbous 94%

January 24 Waxing Gibbous 99%

January 25 Full Moon 100% SEE DETAILS

Janauary 26 Waning Gibbous 98%

Janaury 27 Waning Gibbous 94%

Wolf Moon

The very first full moon of the year is known in many cultures as the Full Wolf Moon, which is appropriate given the deep, ancient ties between wolves and January’s full moon. For instance, the Gaelic word for January, Faoilleach, comes from the term for wolves, faol-chù, even though wolves haven’t existed in Scotland for centuries. The Saxon word for January is Wulf-monath, or Wolf Month. Meanwhile, the festival of the Japanese wolf god, Ooguchi Magami, is held in January. The Seneca tribe links the wolf so strongly to the moon, they believe that a wolf gave birth to the moon by singing it into the sky. Just why are wolves so strongly associated with January's full moon?

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