The January full moon is often called the Wolf Moon, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, which may date back to Native American tribes and early Colonial times when wolves would howl outside villages.

Why do they call it a wolf moon?

Native Americans and Medieval Europeans called this moon a Wolf Moon, it's thought to be because wolves howled more at this time of year as there was less food. The snowy weather of February in North America led to the name Snow Moon. Other common names include Storm Moon and Hunger Moon.

What is a Wolf moon Astrology?

The Wolf Moon was a time that the wolves in America howled likely due to hunger during the peak of the Northern Hemisphere winter. Our Full Moon arrives in the fiery sign of Leo. Full Moons are said to be a time of illumination.