January full moon is called the Cold Moon, Wolf Moon or Chaste Moon. The colors are black, brown, white and silver. The gemstone is Hematite. The gemstone for the month of January is Garnet. This moon is for family and togetherness. This is for blood relatives, extended family and the Gods. Give thanks to them all. Rose or Burgundy candles for your ritual and burn pine incense. Plan a ritual for protection for your home and family. This is a good time to work on magic related to protection, both physical and spiritual. Use this time to develop your inner self, and advance spiritually, becoming closer to the higher aspects of your deities. The native tribes of North America called this time the Wolf Moon, because this was when the wolves were howling, hungry, outside lodges where people stayed warm within.

Correspondences:    

    Colors: Black, White, Silver
    Gemstones: Hematite
    Trees: Birch, Hazel
    Gods: Inanna, Freyja
    Herbs:  Marjoram, Nuts and Seeds, Thistle
    Element: Air