The Cold Full Moon and Winter Solstice: Reflect, Renew, and Prepare for 2025

The Cold Full Moon shines bright in the night sky tonight, inviting us to pause and reflect on the chapters we've written this year. As the Winter Solstice approaches on December 21, the longest night of the year marks a shift—a sacred moment to plant seeds of intention for the year ahead. The cosmos aligns with perfect timing, guiding us from expansive visioning to grounded execution.

This is an ideal time for you to harness the energies around us to craft a life of purpose, balance, and renewal for 2025, the Wood Snake year according to Chinese wisdom—a time for healing, transformation, and the steady pursuit of growth.

A Journey Through the 12 Areas of Life

As you prepare to step into 2025, consider these 12 areas of life as your guideposts. Allow your reflections and plans flow naturally.

1. Self/Identity Who are you becoming? Reflect on the values you hold dear and the version of yourself you want to embody in 2025.
2. Money/Income How do you want your relationship with money to feel? Consider ways to align your financial goals with opportunities that bring both security and joy.
3. Social/Hobby Which communities and interests light you up? Envision how you’ll nurture these connections and passions in the coming year.
4. Home/Family/Self-Care What would create a sanctuary in your daily life? Plan for moments that bring comfort, rejuvenation, and connection with loved ones.
5. Romance/Play/Creativity How can you infuse more joy and spontaneity into your days? Imagine creative pursuits and playful experiences that ignite your spirit.
6. Health What does vitality mean to you? Outline steps to care for your body, mind, and soul as you embrace renewal and healing.
7. Relationships/Business Who are your key collaborators and allies? Set intentions for nurturing meaningful relationships in both your personal and professional life.
8. Finances/Responsibilities How can you manage your resources with wisdom? Plan for both the structure and freedom that financial balance can bring.
9. Travel Where will your curiosity lead you? Visualize the places that will inspire you and the adventures that will broaden your perspective.
10. Career What legacy are you building? Set professional goals that align with your purpose and drive meaningful impact.
11. Giving (People/World/Relationships) How will you share your gifts? Reflect on ways to contribute your time, talents, or resources to uplift others.
12. Spirituality/Growing Older/Evolution How will you deepen your connection to your inner self and the world around you? Consider practices that nurture your soul and honor your evolution.

Rituals for Reflection and Intention-Setting

• Under the Full Moon: Spend time journaling about your wins, lessons, and growth from 2024. Let the moonlight inspire your dreams for the coming year.
• On the Winter Solstice: Light a candle to honor the return of the light. Write your intentions for each of the 12 areas of life, letting intuition guide you.
• Use the Seasonal Energy: Create a plan for how you’ll turn these dreams into actionable steps. Let the grounded energy of this cosmic season support you in building a solid foundation.

Embracing the Wood Snake Energy

The Wood Snake year invites renewal and transformation. It’s a reminder to shed what no longer serves you and to approach growth with intention and grace. Just as the snake renews itself, you have the opportunity to evolve in ways that align with your highest self.

In addition to this season being about reflection and planning, it’s also about honoring where you’ve been and dreaming of where you’re going. Step into 2025 with clarity, confidence, and a commitment to living your most authentic life.

The journey begins now.