The Tamesis
Following the “Wolf Moon” on January 3, the second full moon of the year will arrive on February 1, 2026, and will be called a “full moon” or “storm moon” depending on the typical weather conditions during this period. It will occur this Sunday at 11:10 pm in Leo and promises to be a “powerful turning point” for the year.
Here, we speak to Jetteke van Lexmond, founder and creative director of the best-selling lunar calendar ‘Moonsisters’, to find out everything you need to know about the full snow moon heralds.
Everything you need to know about the Full Snow Moon in Leo
“Leo symbolizes self-expression, creativity and leadership from the heart,” explains Van Lexmond. “Under this Full Moon, we can clearly see where we have fallen back, diminished our light, or continued to play roles that no longer serve us. Emotions can be strong precisely because this Moon invites us to take an honest look at what we have been through and who we have become as a result. Neptune in Aries adds extra energy to this Full Moon. The focus shifts from inner processes to embodiment and action. Spirituality is no longer about feeling, but about living actively.
This moon also brings courage: the courage to defend what burns within us rather than minimizing it or adapting it to external expectations, making way for more honest and powerful forms of self-expression. This is not a performative Moon in Leo, but a deeply initiating Moon. The Full Moon in Leo invites us to be brave enough to express ourselves—not by putting our ego first, but by letting our soul speak. “
What impact does a full snow moon have on our mood, energy, and behavior?
“Emotionally, the Full Moon on February 1st can be intense and illuminating. Suppressed emotions, especially those related to self-esteem, visibility, sadness, or repressed creativity, may resurface with strength. Many people may feel more exposed, vulnerable, or emotionally raw precisely because of the need to recognize basic needs. In being able Amounts where the nervous system is already stressed by the overarching planetary climate, such as Neptune in Aries, activation of Uranus, and the upcoming Saturn-Neptune conjunction can heighten feelings of restlessness, emotional urgency, or “something has to change now” and sleep disturbances, heightened sensitivity, or bursts of creative or emotional energy may occur.
This full moon isn’t about becoming someone else, it’s about letting who you are shine through. In an era of accelerated change, the heart has become the most reliable compass. Behaviorally, this new moon encourages decisive self-expression. People may be less willing to compromise their truths, tolerate disagreements, or continue to play roles that no longer reflect them. They may have more courage to express themselves, create, take initiative, or move forward—sometimes suddenly, but often with a deep inner sense of rightness. “
Which zodiac signs will be most affected by this full moon?
According to Van Lexmond, this full moon will have the strongest impact on the following zodiac signs:
- Leo: Identity, self-expression and leadership
- Aquarius: Collective Responsibility vs. Personal Authenticity
- Taurus: Personal values, security, and attachment to familiar patterns
- Scorpio: Emotional Depth, Power Dynamics, and Basic Facts
“Also, fire signs — Aries, Leo and Sagittarius — may experience a strong desire to take action or express themselves, especially given Neptune’s transit of Aries,” she adds. “Those with planets or angles in the first degree of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio may also see this as an important turning point.”
