February still smells of winter. Frost may greet the inland morning and clouds gather along the coast; in the mountains, snow can close roads. Yet patches of sunshine appear between cold days, with small signs that the year is beginning to move.

The month: waiting takes work too

The days are getting longer, though spring has not yet arrived. In the countryside, people tend livestock and prepare tools and tasks for the months ahead. Rain keeps the meadows green, but also reminds us that Asturian weather rarely fits a single picture. Every valley has its own February.

The voice of the home: the Trasgu

The Trasgu is a mischievous goblin from Asturian stories. It is said to make noises, hide things or move objects. “Who moved the keys?” someone asks; and the answer, amid laughter, might be: “The Trasgu.” The legend turns a small domestic annoyance into a story to share. Each family may know a different version.

This character belongs to Asturian folk tradition. There is no need to imagine it as a real creature or an ancient god: its power lies in the story passed from one voice to another.

The name and its limits

Anagantios is one of the names in the Coligny calendar, a Gaulish inscription found in France. Its meaning and whether it corresponds to February are not known with certainty. Its pairing with the Trasgu here is a contemporary composition, not a documented traditional festival.