First Full Moon Of The New Year And A Lunar Eclipse To Boot!

Today the Full Wolf Moon will rise at 5:42 pm eastern standard time.

There will also be a lunar eclipse in conjunction with the moon,

however, this event will not be visible from North America.

The reason being, according to Space.com is because the

darkest phase will happen during the late morning to early

afternoon, when the moon is out of sight and below the horizon.

 January's Full Wolf Moon 

Photo credit: Matt Cardy/Getty

In the language of my ancestors, the Cherokee, this month's

full moon is called, " Unolvtani" or the  "Cold Moon".  

This first full moon of the winter was a traditional time for personal
reflection, fasting, and purification for the Cherokee families who worked  
the land. Spending time together gathered around their fireplace hearths,
elders would regale children with stories from their youth and the legends
of tribal folklore, while both men and women planned their new gardens
and fields, and mended or made new farming tools and clothing for
the busy seasons of planting, growing, and harvest ahead.

Many Indian tribes including the Cherokee grew what has come
to be known as the "Three Sisters" or corn, squash, and beans
grown together. I  so am glad to see that one of my favorite seed
 companies, "Renee's Seeds" carries the Three Sisters combination!