Full Moon in February + Imbolc

Full Moon in February + Imbolc

There is something quietly powerful about this Full Moon.

It rises not in a season of completion, but in a season of becoming.

February 1 marks Imbolc, the ancient cross quarter day that sits between the deep stillness of winter and the first true stirrings of spring. Traditionally associated with fire, fertility, and the return of light, Imbolc reminds us that even when the ground still looks frozen, life has already begun to move beneath the surface.

This Full Moon illuminates that liminal space, the place where intentions are no longer just ideas, but not yet fully formed realities.

At Flower Moon, we see this as a sacred pause: a moment to tend the unseen roots before the bloom.

The Energy of This Moon

This is not a moon for rushing forward.

It’s a moon for listening.

Listening to what wants to grow. Listening to what is asking to be released. Listening to the quiet truth beneath the noise.

Imbolc teaches us that devotion doesn’t always look like action, sometimes it looks like preparation. Clearing space. Making room. Choosing with intention.

This Full Moon asks:

What are you nurturing, even if no one can see it yet?

Ritual: Imbolc Full Moon Root‑Tending

This ritual is designed to be simple, embodied, and honest.

What you’ll need:

• A candle (white, cream, or soft yellow)

• A small bowl of water

• Optional: herbs, flowers, or crystals that feel grounding (rosemary, bay, quartz, moonstone)

The Ritual:

1. Light your candle and take a few slow breaths. Feel your body settle.

2. Place your hands over your heart or belly or wherever feels most natural.

3. Speak aloud (or silently):

   I honor what is quietly growing within me.

4. Dip your fingers into the water and gently anoint your wrists or forehead.

5. Sit for a few moments and ask yourself:

   What am I ready to tend with care, not force?

6. When complete, thank yourself for showing up. Let the candle burn safely or extinguish with intention.

   
   

Journal Prompts for This Full Moon

Take your time with these. Let the answers surprise you.

1. What idea, desire, or calling has been stirring beneath the surface lately?

2. Where am I rushing myself, and what happens if I soften instead?

3. What needs clearing so new growth has room?

4. What does devotion look like for me in this season?

5. If I trusted the timing of my life completely, what would I release tonight?

   
   

A Closing Reflection

The seeds don’t bloom the moment they’re planted.

They rest. They listen. They gather strength.

This Full Moon and Imbolc invite you to do the same.

Trust what’s unfolding. Honor the quiet work. And remember, the bloom is coming.

With love,

Flower Moon Team