Wake up your Creativity
Deep peace of the dark WORM moon to you
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february 17, 2026
Thaw Out Your Imagination
The Snow Moon has set. The Worm Moon has yet to reveal itself to us, but it’s on its way, just over the horizon. And the Worm Moon marks the ending of winter. Over the next two weeks, it will wax to fullness, and then in the weeks of its waning away, we will cross the threshold into spring.
The Worm Moon is so named because this is traditionally the time of year that the ground begins to thaw and worms start to move around and aerate the soil and process nutrients. And yet, that may be shifting in our landscapes as the climate changes and we have these significant winter storms lowering the temperatures. (I know I’m personally feeling the freeze this winter in Baltimore! What changes are you noticing where you are?)
I’m not knowledgeable enough to say what this winter’s deep freeze means for our friend the humble worm, whether it will significantly delay their hatching, waking up, and moving around - or if it will impact their population this year. But it’s clear from the increasing intensity of weather events around the world that climate change is having significant impacts on our ecosystems as a whole and our collective and individual lives.
For this moon cycle, I had planned for us to reflect on how our bodies and spirits are rousing themselves into a new season of stretching and growing with the conclusion of winter in tandem with the worms. And I do still think that’s worth exploring together.
Some worm species can’t survive the winter. In their cases, they lay their eggs before the ground freezes, and as the ground thaws, the eggs hatch. These worms are going through the process of birth and growth. Others, like night crawlers, survive the winter by burrowing deep into the ground, below the point of freezing. Depending on where they live, this could be inches or feet below the surface. For these guys, they’re on a journey back toward the surface.
We can take our cues from these hard working, incredibly strong creatures (some baby worms can push 500 times their body weight, while adults push 10 times their body weight) as we notice how our energy is starting to wake up and our inner creative is stretching their arms, cracking their knuckles, and getting ready for a new season.
And yet—
And, whether we’re feeling the early awakenings of thaw, or still in frozen stasis, it’s worth noticing how we’re being affected by extreme weather events wherever we are. This could be effects on our emotional and spiritual lives and also the effects on what foods we have access to, the prices of those foods, our transportation, the cost of heating our homes, and how our fuel sources themselves impact climate change.
Here are some things to notice and wonder about. What would you add to this list?
What produce have you eaten in the past week? Is it in season where you live, or did it travel long distances to get to you?
Walk around your local farmer’s market and see what’s on offer. Chat up the vendors and see how they’re holding up this winter and what’s been affecting them.
Take a look at how much you’ve spent on fuel for your car and/or heating and cooling your home and how that varied from month to month or season to season or year to year.
Does your city, county, or state have green energy policies in place? Is that something you could tap into or advocate for? (For example, in Baltimore, I’m able to opt into community solar power, which is much easier than installing and maintaining my own solar panels!)
Have you noticed your behaviors changing with the weather? Have you worked from home more than usual, if you have that option? Do you have neighbors and friends who have to brave the cold to go to work? If so, is there anything you can offer them—a hot meal or walking their dog for them? Or if you’re having to go out in the cold or snow, is there anything you need that you could ask for?
Guided Meditation
Sit or lay back and allow your mind to wander as you visualize your connections to the earth.
Reflect
As you consider how this season is affecting you spiritually, emotionally, physically, and relationally, here are some questions to ponder:
Are there places in your life that feel especially fertile, dormant, or stagnant?
Are there practices you want to nurture to spark growth, prune back, or invite rest in any particular area of your life?
In what ways can you invite your community to join you in whatever is emerging for you?
Some Links
In my worm Googling, I came across the site for Growing a Greener World (a former TV and YouTube show) and the current iteration of it, The Joe Gardener Show podcast. Check them out for great garden, nature, and worm enthusiasm!
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Join me
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Baltimore to reflect with others who are thawing out, imagining, and reaching toward spring energy.
Photo by Tahir Osman on Pexels.