Cold Moon December: the full moon of peace, reflection and clarity

December envelops us in short days, long nights, and a quiet beauty that only winter knows. The air is crisp, sometimes icy, and a sense of stillness surrounds us. On December 5th, the Cold Moon appears, the last full moon of the year, which is all about closure, reflection, and finding clarity.

Why Cold Moon?

The Cold Moon (in English , Cold Moon ) was named because this is the time when winter truly makes itself felt. Nature is bare, the nights are long, and the moonlight seems to shine brighter against the dark sky. This is the time to reflect on the past year, embrace its lessons, and make room for a fresh start.

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The spiritual meaning of the Cold Moon

This full moon invites you to find peace in the silence, and to see clearly what you want to take with you into the new year:

1. Close what can be closed
   Look back on the year and consciously round off what you don't want to take with you.

2. Cherish the lessons
   Even the difficult moments have brought you something, take the time to acknowledge that.

3. Make room for clarity
   Use the calm of December to feel what you really consider important for the coming period.

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Rituals to the Cold Moon to celebrate

• Reflection Journal - Write down what you want to conclude, what you have learned and what you are grateful for.
• Candlelight Meditation - Light a candle, silence everything, and let your thoughts slowly settle.
• Moonwalk in the cold - Breathe deeply, feel the fresh air on your skin and let the moonlight clear your head.
• Symbolic Letting Go - Burn (safely) a note with words or situations you want to leave behind.
  

The Cold Moon is an invitation to end the year gently and to approach the new year with clarity. It's a moment of peace, introspection, and gratitude, perfect for contemplating, wrapped in a warm blanket.

What's next? The Wolf Moon

This moon symbolizes a time of reflection and introspection. The new year has just begun, and the wolf moon encourages us to set goals and find our inner strength.

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