Every year, as the calendar turns to January, sky-gazers and spirit-seekers alike look forward to the first full moon of the year: the Wolf Moon. In 2026, this luminous event will grace our skies on January 3, and for those in tune with celestial rhythms, it arrives not just as a beautiful spectacle—but as a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter than usual.

The name Wolf Moon comes from old European and Native American traditions, where January’s deep chill and long nights often brought the howls of wolves close to settlements. In a world before electric lights and instant entertainment, people looked to the skies not only for timekeeping, but for meaning. A full moon in the heart of winter became more than just a calendar marker—it became a companion in the cold, a glowing witness to the cycles of life and spirit.