The year 2026 begins on a Thursday , and it’s going to be sunny and cold, but not too cold. In perspective, the sky over Montreal will be clear, and if you believe in that kind of thing, it’s a pretty good omen for the year to come – isn’t it?
If we add up the positive signs – and we also recommend counting birds and angel numbers – of a year in which we’ll finally have everything we’ve ever wanted, the January supermoon is a major one.
January 3 is the Wolf Full Moon – the first full moon of the year – and it’s a supermoon. It will be bigger and brighter than classic full moons. And maybe it will bring an exceptional year. We don’t make the signs, but we can interpret them…
What’s a supermoon?
The full moon in January 2026 will appear larger and brighter than a typical moon – with an orange tint that will make it appear a little golden.
As well as being a photo opportunity, it’s an astronomical phenomenon called “perigee”. When the Moon, which revolves around the Earth in an oval orbit, is closest to our planet, it appears brighter and much larger.
For all those who are having a golden year, this can also be an excellent omen…
Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon is the name given to the January full moon in the English, American and Canadian Gregorian calendars. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, it’s a name that brings together and reflects the native, colonial and European semiotics of North America.
Today’s name, “Wolf Moon”, refers to a time of year when wolves howl most in the hills and forests.
Thought to be due to hunger, it’s a way for wolves to communicate with each other, coordinating their hunts.
Among the native nations of North America, this full moon is called;
- Cold Moon (Cree)
- Frost Exploding Moon (Cree)
- Freeze Up Moon (Algonquin)
- Severe Moon (Dakota)
- Spirit Moon (Ojibwe)
- Greetings Moon (Western Abenaki)
Happy New Year 2026, and enjoy reading the signs at the beginning of January!