The Snow Full Moon takes its name from the deep winter months, when snow was often at its heaviest and people relied on stored resources, patience and endurance. It’s a moon associated with quiet resilience, watchfulness, and seeing clearly in low light.
This year the Snow Moon arrives close to Imbolc — a moment of preparation and clearing — and I like the way these two sit together. Imbolc asks us to ready the ground; the Snow Moon asks us to pause and notice what is already present.
For this card, I was drawn to the owl as a companion for the Snow Moon. Owls are creatures of stillness and attention. They wait. They observe. They don’t rush. There’s a sense of quiet guardianship in them — seeing what others might miss, especially in the dark.
The image was carved as a simple lino print, focusing on shape and contrast rather than detail. The moon becomes both a source of light and a space of containment, holding the owl in a moment of watchful calm.
Like the other cards in this seasonal practice, this piece was made slowly and with intention, allowing the marks, textures and small imperfections of the process to remain visible. I’m interested in work that feels held rather than polished — something you can return to quietly.
Intention
To notice what is steady and present.
To trust quiet awareness over urgency.
Practice
This is a practice you can do anywhere — especially while away from home.
At some point under the Snow Full Moon, pause for a few minutes and simply observe.
No fixing, no planning.
Notice:
- what feels solid or dependable right now
- who or what is quietly supporting you
- what you can see more clearly when you slow down
If it feels right, jot down one sentence, or hold one thought gently in mind.
Let that be enough.
This Snow Full Moon card is part of my ongoing seasonal art practice, marking the turning year through simple, hand-made images and small reflective rituals. I’ll continue to share these as the year unfolds.
Ena Green Designs 