After the “wolf moon” of January 3, the second full moon of the year will arrive on February 1, 2026, and is dubbed the “full snow moon” or “storm moon” in reference to the weather conditions that typically characterize this period. It will take place at precisely 11.10 p.m. this Sunday in the sign of Leo, and promises to be a “powerful turning point” of the year.
Here, we speak to Jetteke van Lexmond, the founder and creative director of Moonsisters, a best-selling lunar calendar, to find out everything you need to know about what the full snow moon augurs.
Everything you need to know about the full snow moon in the sign of Leo
“Leo symbolizes self-expression, creative power, and leadership that comes from the heart,” van Lexmond explains. “Under this full moon, we can clearly see where we’ve been holding back, dimming our light, or continuing to play roles that no longer suit us. Emotions can be intense, precisely because this moon invites us to take an honest look at what we’ve been through—and what we’ve become as a result. Neptune in Aries adds an extra charge to this full moon. The focus shifts away from the inner process towards embodiment and action. Spirituality is no longer felt, but actively lived.
This moon also invites courage: the courage to defend what burns within us, without minimizing it or adapting it to external expectations, making way for a more honest and powerful form of self-expression. This is not a performative Moon in Leo, but a profoundly initiating one. The full moon in Leo invites us to express ourselves with courage—not to put our ego first, but to let our soul speak.”
What impact will the full snow moon have on our emotions, energy, and behavior?
“Emotionally, the full moon on February 1 can be intense and revealing. Repressed feelings, particularly related to self-esteem, visibility, grief, or repressed creativity, may resurface with force. Many people may feel more exposed, vulnerable, or emotionally raw, precisely because an essential need needs to be recognized. Energetically, the nervous system is already under pressure due to the general planetary climate, such as Neptune in Aries, the activation of Uranus, and the upcoming Saturn-Neptune conjunction. This moon can accentuate feelings of restlessness, emotional urgency, or the feeling that “something has to change now.” Sleep disturbances, heightened sensitivity, or bursts of creative or emotional energy are likely.
This full moon is not about becoming someone else, but about letting who you already are shine through. At a time of accelerating change, the heart becomes the most reliable compass. Behaviorally, this lunation encourages decisive self-expression. People may feel less willing to compromise their truth, tolerate disagreement, or remain in roles that no longer reflect who they have become. They may have more courage to express themselves, create, take initiative, or move forward—sometimes abruptly, but often with a deep sense of inner rightness.”
Which zodiac signs will be most impacted by this full moon?
According to van Lexmond, this full moon will impact the following star signs most strongly:
- Leo: identity, self-expression, and leadership
- Aquarius: collective responsibility vs. personal authenticity
- Taurus: personal values, security, and attachments to familiar patterns
- Scorpio: emotional depth, power dynamics, and underlying truths
“In addition, fire signs—Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius—may feel a strong urge to take action or express themselves, especially given Neptune’s passage through Aries,” she adds. “Those with planets or angles around the first degrees of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, or Scorpio may also experience this as an important turning point.”
