letting go – Mapping the Light

A Season of Stillness, Courage, and Quiet Renewal

As winter settles into its deepest stillness, the Snow Moon arrives as a soft yet powerful reminder to pause, reflect, and gently prepare for what lies ahead. On February 1st, this full moon reaches its peak in the zodiac sign of Leo, glowing brightly in the winter sky at 5:09 PM ET.

Traditionally named for the heavy snowfall common in February, the Snow Moon carries an energy of introspection, renewal, and cleansing. It appears during a time when nature seems dormant, yet beneath the surface, quiet preparation for spring is already underway.

When the Snow Moon Meets Leo Energy

This year, the reflective essence of the Snow Moon is paired with the warmth, courage, and heart-centered energy of Leo. While winter encourages us to slow down, Leo reminds us to stay connected to what lights us up inside.

This full moon gently invites you to:

Reflect on what truly brings you joy
Release what no longer supports your growth
Reconnect with your inner confidence and creative spark

Even during colder, quieter days, Leo encourages authentic self-expression and gentle boldness. Strength doesn’t always announce itself—sometimes it glows softly, steady and sure.

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Letting Go to Make Space

Like the winter landscape preparing for spring, the Snow Moon reminds us that letting go creates room for growth. This is not a time for rushing transformation, but for trusting the process.

Renewal unfolds quietly. Clarity comes when we allow stillness to guide us.

If you can, take a moment to look up at the moon’s glow. Know that we are all standing under the same sky—connected by reflection, intention, and hope for what’s to come.

🌕 Why the Snow Moon Is Significant

The Snow Moon holds meaning both astronomically and symbolically, making it a powerful moment for reflection and renewal.

1. A Marker of Deep Winter

The Snow Moon is typically February’s full moon, named for the heavy snowfalls common during this time. It reflects winter at its peak in the Northern Hemisphere.

2. A Symbol of Stillness and Renewal

This moon represents patience, endurance, and quiet strength. Though the world feels still, unseen growth is already happening beneath the surface.

3. Astrological Influence

When the Snow Moon falls in Leo, it blends introspection with courage, creativity, and heart-led energy—encouraging self-care and self-trust during winter’s slower pace.

4. Cultural and Seasonal Roots

Many cultures named full moons after seasonal patterns. The Snow Moon has long been associated with winter rituals, reflection, and the anticipation of spring’s return.

5. A Luminous Winter Sky

February skies are often crisp and clear, allowing the Snow Moon to appear especially bright—a reminder of light during the darkest season.

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As we move through the Snow Moon, a time traditionally associated with deep cleansing, reflection, and quiet renewal, creating intentional space in the home can feel especially powerful. One tool I love for this season is the Purple Canyon Smudge Kit (Beginner’s Gift Set), which includes white sage for clearing stagnant energy, palo santo for inviting warmth and grounding, and a beautiful abalone shell and feather to support mindful ritual.

Whether you’re setting intentions under the Snow Moon, releasing what no longer serves you, or simply refreshing the energy of your space, this kit offers a gentle, beginner-friendly way to honor the season’s call for purification and inner stillness. (You can find the full kit on Amazon here.)

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🌙 What You Can Do During the Snow Moon in Leo

The Snow Moon supports gentle reflection paired with quiet courage. This is a time for intentional, heart-centered practices that honor both winter’s stillness and Leo’s inner fire.

✨ Reflect and Release

Spend time journaling or sitting in quiet thought. Ask yourself:

What am I ready to release as winter begins to soften?
Where am I being called to show up more authentically?

Let your answers come without judgment. You may choose to symbolically release what no longer serves you by tearing up the page or setting it aside with intention.

🔥 Reconnect with Your Inner Light

Engage in a small creative act—writing, drawing, music, cooking, or rearranging a space. Leo energy thrives on expression, not perfection.

You might also repeat a gentle affirmation:
“My presence matters. My light is enough.”

🕯 Create a Simple Moon Ritual

Light a candle, burn Palo Santo or incense if that feels aligned, and sit quietly for a few moments. Set one intention—not a goal—for how you wish to feel as you move toward spring.

❄️ Honor Rest and Stillness

Allow yourself to slow down without guilt. Take a warm bath, enjoy a quiet evening, or go to bed earlier. This phase supports restoration, not urgency.

💛 Practice Heart-Centered Self-Care

Place a hand over your heart and breathe deeply. Reflect on moments of strength you’ve shown recently, even if they felt subtle or unseen. Quiet resilience is still resilience.

🌱 Prepare, Don’t Push

Instead of forcing change, gently prepare. Clear one small area of your space or begin a vision list for spring—no pressure, just possibility.

🌙 Moon-Gazing and Gratitude

If you’re able, step outside and look up at the Snow Moon. Offer gratitude for something that sustained you through winter. Let the moment ground you.

A Gentle Closing Thought

The Snow Moon in Leo reminds us that growth often happens quietly. You are not behind—you are preparing. Trust the stillness, honor your heart, and know that beneath the surface, something new is already forming.

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What does complicated mean?

At first when looking up the definition, I found that it involves complications. Duh, no really!! In other words, consisting of interconnecting parts. But Sheri, what does that mean? Clearly it means a circumstance that complicates something. Right! Well in short, it means difficulties. For instance, let’s say you are going about your day with routine activities and all of a sudden a global pandemic hits. As a result of this circumstance beyond your control, you are now faced with difficulties and your world becomes complicated. Was that a good example?

Or you are walking down the street minding your own business and bam, some great looking guy bumps into you and asks you out for coffee or some kind of drink. It doesn’t need to be an alcoholic beverage. Any drink, I don’t know, just pick a drink. Next thing you know, he’s asking you to marry him and you have only known him for like two weeks? This can be a very complicated situation here people. What if the girl is already currently married and living a double life? And he’s a friggen spy like James Bond in 007 where everything he touches turns to gold. He constantly makes millions of dollars. Possibly on the verge of becoming a billionaire. Did you ever think that having the Midas touch could scare a woman away?

The complicated lovers

No, I didn’t think so. But still, they seem to gravitate towards one another. She says “no, I can’t”. He says “but why not? Any woman would want this fabulously shining looking coin.” Again, she says “I’m sorry, I just can’t.” Then, he’s like “Fuck you bitch, your loss”. Needless to say, she cried about it. She was like, “doesn’t he understand that I have all of these external factors to work thru”. He’s like “I don’t give a rats ass what you have to work thru. You either want it or you don’t.” She was like, “Well Fuck you too then, I’m gonna go handle my business with or without you.” He thru his hands up in the air, shook his head and said “Fine, I didn’t want you anyway”. Why is everything so complicated?

What is the meaning of beauty?

Beauty is defined as a combination of qualities. Specifically, shape, form or color that entices the human sense of eyesight. For example, the dress I saw in the window would look good on me. Therefore, I will be seen as a beauty. Notice how I used the word “saw” and “look”. It focuses on what the eyes see in appearances. So if it looks good on the hanger, than it will look good on me…LOL!! Another way to understand beauty is with the word vision. This is defined as the ability to use your eyes to see and interpret the world around you.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Margaret Wolfe Hungerford

Basically eyesight in this blog is focusing on the first impression of how something makes you feel when you first see it whereas vision is a deeper thought process. For example, Clark Kent vs Superman. Clark wears glasses and appears to be a clumsy ordinary man. Superman, has x-ray vision and can see into a person, like his or her soul. LOL!!

“But Grandmother! What big eyes you have,” said Little Red Riding Hood. “The better to see you with, my dear,” replied the wolf

What then is a complicated beauty?

A complicated beauty is the guacamole of circumstances and difficulties that are mixed with a combination of qualities. I said quality not quantity. I would say a complicated beauty is like a multitude of characteristics. Maybe I am a chameleon that camouflages myself or better yet, maybe I’m like a deer that is swift and compassionate. Personally, I like to think of myself as a complicated beauty. Indeed, that is only one of the many reasons why you like me. I know, I see you smiling. Based on my beauty blog definition, your teeth would be something we would see with our eyes. It’s not like I have x-ray vision into the mouth. The soul maybe. I’ll let you keep guessing on that one. But you already know.

Back to our complicated lovers

Now back to our complicated lovers. Yes, I said lovers. Because that is what they are. They can’t seem to be happy without one another and they can’t seem to be comfortable with each other. Where is the happy medium? They are completely beautifully complicated individuals who have complicated lives and yet they each have a special gift that no one else could ever understand but the two of them. Do they love each other? Why can’t they just walk away, let go and move on? Because, the string that keeps them connected won’t let them stray to far off their path. Some days she finds herself smiling with complete joy knowing that he’s pissing her off. At the same time, she’s frustrated because her animalistic side wants to devour him. Shall I continue with our complicated beauty series?

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