How to Perform a Full Moon Ritual for the January Ice Moon

The Full Moon in January, known by several names—Ice Moon, Milk Moon, Nursing Moon, Old Moon, and Wolf Moon—holds special significance. This moon brings a time of deep reflection, trust, and self-care. It’s a moment for taking stock of where we are in life, nurturing our personal growth, and embracing the quiet power of the winter months. This Full Moon is particularly about family, appointments, safety, time management, and self-trust. It’s the perfect moment for empowerment rituals focused on nurturing, protection, and setting meaningful intentions for the year ahead.

In this guide, we will walk through how to perform a Full Moon ritual that taps into the specific energy of the January Full Moon, allowing you to embrace its themes and empower yourself as you align with its powerful influence.

What You Will Need:

• A quiet space where you can connect to the Full Moon’s energy (indoors or outdoors)
• A journal and pen
• A candle (white, silver, purple, or red for empowerment and protection)
• Crystals: Garnet (for energy and protection), Hematite (for grounding and trust), Onyx (for strength and stability)
• A small bowl of water or a container for offerings
• Incense or sage (optional for cleansing)
• Paper and a writing tool for releasing and manifesting your intentions

Set Your Intentions: Align with the Themes of the Ice Moon

The January Full Moon brings a unique energy that focuses on personal safety, self-care, trust, and time management. As you begin your ritual, consider these themes:

• Appointments and Family: Focus on your responsibilities and relationships. Are there any areas where you need to create healthier boundaries or prioritize your family and commitments?
• Safety and Self-Care: Reflect on what makes you feel safe and supported, both physically and emotionally. How can you nurture yourself more this year?
• Trust and Reflection: What do you need to trust about yourself or others? The January Full Moon offers a powerful moment for reflecting on your past actions and trusting that you're on the right path.

As you reflect on these areas, write down your specific intentions. For example, you might write:

• "I trust in my ability to manage my time wisely and create balance in my life."
• "I empower myself to prioritize my health and well-being."
• "I create strong, loving boundaries with family and loved ones."

You can also ask the Ice Moon to guide you toward deeper self-trust and the wisdom to make the right decisions for your future.

Create Sacred Space: Connect with the Moon’s Energy

Create a quiet, peaceful environment that invites the Full Moon’s energy in. This space should support your intentions for safety, trust, and reflection.

• Cleanse your space with sage or palo santo to clear out any stagnant or negative energy.
• Light a candle to symbolize your inner light and empowerment. You might choose a red candle to honor your strength and vitality or a white candle for purity and clarity.
• Place your crystals—Garnet, Hematite, and Onyx—on your altar or around your space to enhance protection, grounding, and trust.
  • Garnet supports energy and empowerment, encouraging you to take action.
  • Hematite helps you stay grounded and centered, especially if you're feeling uncertain.
  • Onyx offers protection and helps stabilize emotions, allowing you to feel safe and supported.

Ground Yourself: Centering Your Energy

Before diving into the ritual, take a moment to ground your energy and connect with the moon.

• Sit or stand comfortably with your feet on the ground. Close your eyes and take several deep breaths, focusing on your inhale and exhale. Imagine roots growing from your feet deep into the Earth, connecting you to its grounding energy.
• As you inhale, visualize drawing in strength and stability. As you exhale, release any tension, doubt, or fear. You are supported by both the Earth and the Full Moon’s energy.

Reflect and Release: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You

The January Full Moon is a time of reflection and release. It’s important to let go of the energies, fears, or patterns that no longer serve you.

• Reflect on your life, focusing on the themes of family, safety, and trust. What limiting beliefs or negative patterns are preventing you from feeling empowered?
• Write down the thoughts or behaviors you want to release. This might be doubt, insecurity, or fears around your relationships or responsibilities.
• Release by burning or tearing up the paper. As you do this, visualize yourself letting go of these old energies and creating space for empowerment, trust, and clarity.

Empower Yourself: Set Intentions for Your Future

Now that you’ve released what no longer serves you, it’s time to empower yourself for the future. The Ice Moon encourages you to strengthen your inner foundation, trust your instincts, and care for your well-being.

• Stand or sit comfortably, with your arms open to the Full Moon’s light. Close your eyes and visualize the Moon’s bright light enveloping you, filling you with energy, trust, and protection.
• Affirm your intentions aloud:
  • "I trust in myself and my ability to make wise decisions."
  • "I create a balanced, empowered life, filled with love and safety."
  • "I am grounded, protected, and worthy of my desires."

Feel the power of these words, knowing that the energy of the Moon is amplifying them.

Close the Ritual with Gratitude

As you close your ritual, take a moment to express gratitude to the Full Moon for its support.

• Thank the Full Moon for its light, protection, and guidance.
• Blow out the candle, knowing that its energy will continue to support your intentions even after the ritual is complete.

Reflect and Journal: Track Your Progress

After the ritual, take time to reflect on your experience and any insights or emotions that arose.

• Write about how you feel after connecting with the Moon's energy and what empowerment means to you at this moment in your life.
• You can also reflect on your intentions and how you plan to carry them into the coming days and months.

Bonus Tips:

• If possible, spend some time outdoors under the Full Moon’s light. Allow its energy to wash over you, grounding you and giving you clarity.
• Drink moon water (water charged by the Full Moon) to carry its empowering energy with you throughout the month.

Final Thoughts

The January Full Moon, with its powerful energy, invites us to step into a place of self-trust, reflection, and renewal. By embracing its light, we can release what no longer serves us, create space for empowerment, and set clear intentions for the future.