01/02/2026
Today welcomes a powerful meeting of moonlight and the first stirrings of spring with the arrival of both imbolc and the full snow moon. This sacred seasonal gateway of gentle awakening symbolises new beginnings, purification and renewal. This is the turning point where winter starts to loosen its grip and the very first signs of spring begin to stir beneath the surface in preparation for its imminent metamorphosis. But nothing is rushing yet.
Imbolc asks us to patiently listen for what wants to emerge, and also for what’s ready to be shed, while the full moon acts as a metaphorical spotlight, shining down on things that are ready to come to our attention- that while the energy of the earth is slowly awakening, there is still the need for rest. After all, rest invites a sense of rooting, grounding, renewing, and the gentle rekindling of intentions.
And with these final moments of the Year of the Snake, we are also offered the wisdom to release: old skins, old stories, habits or beliefs that have grown tired, tight, heavy or worn over time.
This serendipitous moment of amplification, fullness and quiet metamorphosis serves as a reminder that we don’t need to leap into this new season. We can transition breath by breath, step by step, loosening our grip on what no longer supports who we’re becoming, creating space for renewal and awakening both on the yoga mat and within the rhythms of our daily life.
