A Full Moon, a Fresh Month, and February Magic
Rituals and what I’m looking forward to this month—plus, Valentine’s gifts worth keeping for yourself.
February, what a welcome fresh page on the calendar you are. I mean, this symmetry is a Virgo’s dream!
Not only am I swoooooonig over a Sunday falling on the first of the month, but today also marks a Full Moon. According to my boyfriend (Chat GPT), the next time this happens will be Sunday, March 1st, 2037. That felt clinically insane to type…so you better believe I’m using this rare universal runway as an opportunity to go full ~WOO WOO~ on you.
A simple full moon ritual 🌝
Galentine’s and Valentine’s Edit: gifts for YOU, gifts for your girls, and gifts for him…if you must.
The Vault (Paid Subscriber Exclusive): What I’m looking forward to in February
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The thing is, whether or not you know it, I’m a part-time witch. I grew up in a house ruled by female energy (my poor dad!), am extremely close to my mom, sisters, and aunts. Essentially, we act as a little coven!!! When there’s a full moon, we’re often in close touch with updates on our manifesting routines. My Aunt Carol is especially in tune with the moon cycles and does fun card pulling rituals—here’s a link to a deck if you’re interested in having your own cards to tap into the Moon’s ancient feminine wisdom. Also, catch me doing The Class to fully activate my full witchy powers.
For me, it’s not uncommon on a Full Moon night to wind up on my building’s roof (if you are my landlord and reading…this is a JOKE, of course, I would never pass through the door that falsely claims an alarm will go off if opened and hang out on our unsanctioned roof) and do a little moon ritual. It goes a little something like this…
If you like marking moments—new months, seasonal shifts, quiet turning points—this is a simple ritual I come back to. Nothing mystical required, just a little intention and pause. The night of the full moon, I fill a glass with water and place it on my roof for direct exposure to the moon. If that’s not possible for you (perhaps you adhere to the rules of your building?), you can opt for a windowsill, counter, or bedside table. The point isn’t perfection; it’s presence. The water is meant to absorb the moon’s energy overnight—a symbolic way of marking the shift and carrying that intention forward.
Then, before leaving the glass, I take a few minutes to write out what I’m ready to release—habits, patterns, expectations, thought loops. Full moons are traditionally about letting go, and I like using this as an excuse to name what’s no longer serving me. I’ll either burn that list (safely, of course) or tear it up as a symbolic release. Then, on a fresh piece of paper, I write what I want to INVITE IN over the coming weeks and place that underneath the glass of water overnight, letting it sit beneath the moonlight.
The next morning, I drink the moon water and revisit the intentions I placed under the glass the night before. I’ll usually spend a few minutes journaling—nothing long or lyrical—just answering a few simple prompts to give the weeks ahead some shape. If you want a place to start, here are some prompts to consider for your journaling practice:
What am I ready to leave behind?
What do I want more of this month?
What would make February feel meaningful—even in a small way?
The ritual works because it asks you to pause, reflect, and decide…an act we rarely do when on autopilot in our day-to-day lives. If nothing else, it’s a gentle way to mark a moment and remind yourself that you’re allowed to edit, release, and begin again—both incrementally and intentionally.
Aside from manifestation magic, February is also the month of love—in all its forms. As a single person, I’m choosing to embrace this not just in the romantic sense, but in the form of self-love and appreciation for the friendships that fill my soul. All of which feels like a long-winded way of saying: let’s lean into our gifting era. I’ve crafted an edit of things that feel useful, beautiful, and sometimes, indulgent.
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Lip stain-filled locket that’s as gorgeous as it is functional.
Happy ending mushroom chocolates formulated for arousal and pleasure.
Rose colored matcha set for perfect at-home lattes.
Silky lace cami short set that will make you feel like an elegant French woman.
Massage candle in a chic curved vessel that makes for easy pouring (scandal!).
Velvet decorative jewelry box with a two-toned pink and red tassel.
Full body red light mat to supercharge your recovery, boost energy, and elevate your mood.
Volume and style round brush in cherry red.
Cashmere bandana created in Paris and knitted in Inner Mongolia.
Italian-made slip-on velvet slippers perfect for lounging.
Heart-opening bath soak with an Ayurvedic blend of calming rose petals and natural sea salt.
Diva down embroidered heart ruffle throw pillow for the drama queen in your life.
Heart-filled glass tumblers to upgrade any beveraginoooo.
Scottish-made heart-embroidered sleeping socks that are 100% cashmere.
Love-themed accessory that instantly pulls an outfit together.
The tried and true setting spray that should be in every travel bag.
A copy of Dolly Alderton’s book, Everything I Know About Love—a reminder that our female friendships are foundational.
Card heart embroidered cocktail napkins to protect your table during your next girls night.
I’m not interested in overthinking gifts for men. I am interested in buying something thoughtful, elevated, and useful—ideally something he wouldn’t buy for himself, but will absolutely use.
Lined leather gloves to keep him warm outside and shearling-lined mule slippers for inside.
A new dopp kit in grained leather or, for the boujee man in your life, an upgraded set of two.
Travel-size Theragun for the active, self-care king.
An anti-aging bundle for the one who’s secure in his masculinity but also is afraid of getting older.
A woodsy fragrance for your Tom Ford man.
One indulgent wildcard: a limited edition Dolce&Gabbana x Bialetti Oro 3-Cup Moka Machine.
For paid subscribers, I’m kicking off February by sharing what I’m looking forward to, in addition to rounding up what I’ve been consuming lately—books, shows, and articles that caught my eye. Consider it a collection of the things sparking joy, reserved for my most cherished TSS supporters.
What makes this February Full Moon extra special is that we’re at the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Meaning, from here on out, days only get longer. While the shift is subtle, there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Personally, I’m looking forward to so many things this month, including but not limited to:
Our inaugural West Village Book Club collaboration with Murrays: our Tuesday event where I’ll lead a conversation on creativity with author Jessica Knoll is sold out (!!!!!), but stay tuned as we plan to do them throughout the year.
