Disting Moon

Disting Moon

Disting Moon is one of the names for this month's full moon, others are - Silent Moon, Winter Moon, Cold Moon, Moon of the Terrible, Quiet Moon, Ice Moon, Snow Moon, Chaste Moon, Moon of Little Winter, Wolf Moon, Old Moon and Moon After Yule.

January's full moon occurs at 7.30am in the UK.

It is associated with -

Nature spirits - gnomes and brownies
Colours - white, blue-violet, black
Trees - birch
Deities - Freya, Inanna, Saravarti, Janus, Kore, Hera and Ch'ang -O
Flowers - Crocus and Snowdrop
Herbs & Plants - Holy Thistle, Marjoram, Nuts and Cones
Animals - Fox
Birds - Pheasant
Scents - Mimosa and Musk
Stones - Chrysoprase, Garnet, Jet and Onyx

The energy of this full moon acknowledges the stillness that comes after the celebrations of the Winter Solstice, and also the returning energy of the earth, bought on by the increase of solar energy, with the lengthening of days.  This is seen in nature by the beginnings of new growth, and an increase in the activity of birds and animals.

For us it is an opportunity to utilise this lunar energy, and cleanse ourselves of past regrets and negative influences or actions.....to purify ourselves, for new growth.  Traditionally it is a time for forgiving past debts, and reconciling differences, so with this in mind we can open the paths ahead.  It is a good time to work on private and personal matters too.  Once this cleansing is done, we too like the earth can focus on this year's new growth, and the paths, plans, and intentions we have chosen to follow.


Goddess of the dark night sky, bless me,
Shroud me in your silver light,
Mother Moon please honour me with your wisdom,
I am your humble lunar child.
~ Wytch in the Woods X

Moon - Full Moon

Yoga - Surya Namaskara, Moondance

Card Message - Queen of Pentacles (sensation/the senses, body)
You may need to care for your body, your finances or posessions, or your land or property.  Your relationships with the land and the earth.  Perhaps you need to treat yourself to some sensual pleasures.

8th January - Justitia
Justitia is a day sacred to Justitia, the Roman goddess of justice.

Gratitude - Knowledge