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Chthonic, Apotropaic, Purification, and Fertility

Lupercalia was an annual lustral festival observed in the city of Rome on 15 of Februarius (February). It is described by Plutarch in his 75 CE Romulus:

The Lupercalia, by the time of its celebration, may seem to be a feast of purification, for it is solemnised on the dies nefasti, or non-court days, of the month February, which name signifies purification, and the very day of the feast was anciently called Februata; but its name is equivalent to the Greek Lycaea; and it seems thus to be of great antiquity, and brought in by the Arcadians who came with Evander. Yet this is but dubious, for it may come as well from the wolf that nursed Romulus; and we see the Luperci, the priests, begin their course from the place where they say Romulus was exposed. But the ceremonies performed in it render the origin of the thing more difficult to be guessed at; for there are goats killed, then, two young noblemen’s sons being brought, some are to stain their foreheads with the bloody knife, others presently to wipe it off with wool dipped in milk; then the young boys must laugh after their foreheads are wiped; that done, having cut the goats’ skins into thongs, they run about naked, only with something about their middle, lashing all they meet; and the young wives do not avoid their strokes, fancying they will help conception and childbirth. Another thing peculiar to this feast is for the Luperci to sacrifice a dog.

There are many important elements to be discussed here, but first we must address a common misconception:

Lupercalia is not the pagan Valentine’s Day.

Pope Gelasius I abolished Lupercalia in 494 CE. There is much uncritical repeating of the myth that Valentine’s Day was instituted in its place, however there is no historical evidence to support this. Pope Gelasius’ letter 100, To Andromachus (found here, regrettably only in Latin), in which observance of Lupercalia is forbidden, makes no mention of Valentine whatsoever. Further, we do not know when celebration of St. Valentine’s martyrdom began, and it is not until 1380 that it is connected to romantic love by Chaucer’s Parlement of Foules. 

But what about the love lottery? The first mention of a match-making lottery administered by the Luperci comes from Alban Butler’s 1756 Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Other Principal Saints (vol 2, FEBRUARY XIV.ST. VALENTINE, PRIEST AND MARTYR.): “To abolish the heathens lewd superstitious custom of boys drawing the names of girls, in honour of their goddess Februata Juno, on the fifteenth of this month, several zealous pastors substituted the names of saints in billets, given on this day.“ 

This assertion from Butler is transposed from Henri Misson’s M. Misson’s Memoirs and Observations in his Travels over England With some Account of Scotland and Ireland.[x] There has been as of yet no evidence found to suggest such a thing took place in Rome.

Nor was Lupercalia replaced with Candlemas. This idea comes from conjecture of Cardinal Caesar Baronius in C16 CE, suggesting that Lupercalia was replaced by the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin (Candlemas). This festival was never celebrated in Rome, however, and the forty-day interval between Christmas and Candlemas means it would have been celebrated no later than February 2.[x]

Lupercalia’s association with Valentine’s Day appears to be the result of a modern desire either to be titillated (Flagellation! Blood! Fertility!) or to provide any explanation at all to questions that we are unable to answer.

I will share my reading regarding the ritualistic importance of each element, the possible origin of the festival, and possible associated deities in an upcoming post.

Khaire 🐺💀🖤

Further reading:

The Planets: if astrology is a language, then these celestial bodies are its sentences. we intuit much information from the planets and how they interact

Sun/Sol: where you shine in life, your ego, the person you are becoming in this incarnation of life

Moon/Luna: your personality when you are comfortable and around those you trust, your heart, your emotions, the mother

Mercury: the way in which you process the world as you experience it, your intellect, the way you speak to others

Venus: what you place value on, what you love, who you love, what you’re most likely to invest in (lesser benefic)

Mars: your inner fire, your willpower, your drive to win and achieve, the way you act when you’re in a fight (lesser malefic)

Jupiter: where you are most blessed in life, where you are abundant, whatever is touched by jupiter becomes “big” in some way (greater benefic)

Saturn: where you find your limits, where you feel restricted and frustrated, the way in which you want to leave a mark on society (greater malefic)

Uranus: shocking and unexpected events. random encounters

Neptune: where you are prone to disillusionment, your creativity, your spiritual nature

Pluto: your need for control, subconscious influences, the shadow self

The Houses: these do not represent types of energy. they are areas of life that we experience and are generally physical

House 1/Ascendant: the way an individual views the world, how the world views an individual on the surface. the general outlook on life. a viewfinder

House 2: everything you own, including your emotions and your history. mainly material things such as objects, money, and assets. the home you’d love to own

House 3: siblings -> the way you learned to communicate as a child, speech, small trips

House 4: the home you had as a child, what a person believes “home” to be, family matters, the mother, the personality that is only shown at home

House 5: where you derive pleasure from life and become inspired to create, children, romance, sex, all acts of creation and creations, games, things people do for fun

House 6: the job an individual works where they are not their own boss, jobs where you serve others, ways in which a person may be asked to be of service

House 7/Descendant: the ideal partner, all partnerships ranging from marriage to business matters, lovers and enemies

House 8: how do the relationships in a persons life change them? the subconscious, the deep and hidden self. the ways you merge with others

House 9: education. where do you need more education? this house can describe the way a person feels about school, their relationship to school and teachers, and also rules over higher thought so religious matters can be found here

House 10/Midheaven: the greatest potential of a soul in their incarnation of life. this is the career where you are your own boss (the 6th House is usually activated first) this is a persons calling

House 11: communities and friends, large communities. the internet, ways you connect with other people. groups of people

House 12: the shadow self, the vast unseen, the cosmos, can literally represent outer space or other realms. this is the side of ourselves we don’t see clearly. can show what people may secretly think about an individual

The Signs: these represent energies that people, things, experiences, etc can embody in this world

Aries: the newborn of the zodiac, inspiring, initiates change, anger, frustration that leads to necessary reform

Taurus: the feeling of comfort, being nurtured and fed, caring for beauty and value, materialism, evaluating the value of objects

Gemini: excited, exhausted, energetic, curious, loves to talk and gather data, focused on communication, debates, arguments

Cancer: intuition, empathy, clairvoyance, feeling things out, being cautious, can have low boundaries, energy sponge, sensitive to stimuli

Leo: warm, empathetic in a philanthropic way (cancer is more familial), sensitive in a superficial way, where something/someone shines, where someone needs to be confident

Virgo: detail oriented, routine focused, also enjoys collecting data, health conscious, virgo energy can be heavy and challenging -> tasks that become burdens

Libra: relationship focused, values partnerships over other areas of life, where something requires balance to be maintained

Scorpio: getting to the root of anything/everything and uncovering it’s true nature, a scientist, intuitive in an instinctual way, the psyche

Sagittarius: where a person is positive and inspired, where you can teach others, adventurous, fun, sparkly, needs direction to feel functional

Capricorn: cold when necessary, needs to feel functional to find their direction in life, calculating, enterprising, where a person wants to build and dedicate themself to something

Aquarius: reform, contrarianism, being challenged on ideas and thoughts, where someone feels detached and distant, where someone has new ideas

Pisces: spiritual, empathetic, expanding forever, reincarnation, being able to commune with non physical realms and beings, being formless, where a person wants to drift off to

Sign Rulerships: there is a clear pattern to the zodiac when examined with traditional rulerships. the sign rulerships begin with cancer/leo being ruled by the luminaries. the following signs are ruled by each consecutive planet going out from either side of cancer and leo.

Moon: Cancer

Sun: Leo

Mercury: Gemini, Virgo

Venus: Taurus, Libra

Mars: Aries, Scorpio

Jupiter: Sagittarius, Pisces

Wow. Cursing the gods seems like a really risky proposition, especially the Greek gods who were not known for their gentle and forgiving natures.

Menstrual product magic: Overnight when you sleep, place a crystal on/around the product to use the next morning. This will charge it with energy of the crystal you chose, to aid cramps and any feelings of discomfort. Suggested crystals – Amber for healing properties. Rose Quartz for inner peace and love. Amethyst for stress relief. Fluorite for removing muscle pains. Clear Quartz to reduce stress. Moonstone for reducing menstrual cramps. (All these crystals are safe to handle/wear, so should be fine for popping by the products still in their packaging!) Like the suggestion above, keeping a crystal in your travel pack or where you keep your products to keep them charged all the time! Using your mind’s eye/your imagination’s energy to draw sigils over the products. These can be sigils for strength, pain relief, stress/anxiety relief, or even one you’ve designed specifically! Natural remedies: Tea for menstrual cramps: Ginger, it helps to lower pain levels and soothes menstrual cramps. Peppermint, a natural muscle relaxer good for cramps. Chamomile, it has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Basil, it has caffeic acid which has natural pain-killing properties. Snacks for menstrual cramps: Dark chocolate, it is much healthier than milk chocolate and has natural pain relief properties. Pumpkin seeds, they contain zinc which has been shown to remove pains and cramps. Pineapple, it helps a lot towards bloating and gives a mood boost. Flaxseed, it provides omega 3 which is a great muscle relaxant. Walnuts, also contain omega 3. Red raspberry leaves, they contain fragarine which are great for easing cramping and nausea. Period Pouch: Take a small pouch/bag and fill it with herbs and crystals. Place this on top of your water bottle and hold it against your stomach and let the healing energies spread through your body. Ideas for your pouch: A sprinkle of cinnamon, to encourage pain relief and the reduction of a heavy flow. Lavender, for a natural antidepressant. Daisy petals, for health. Holly, it has a specific link to cycles and encourages strength. Honeysuckle, for releasing bad energies. Marigold, aids in detoxing. 

Lavender:

Antiseptic / anti-inflammatory properties. Useful for treating minor burns, anxiety, insomnia, bug bites & depression.

Rosemary:

Helps alleviate muscle pain, improves memory & concentration, boosts the immune & circulatory system and aids digestion.

Basil:

Supports digestion, liver function & helps detoxify the body. Aids depression, skin problems, diabetes & promotes a healthy gut.

Thyme:

Reduces blood pressure, preserves foods, supports yeast infections & treats skin problems.

Mint:

Speeds / eases digestion, relieves pain and discomfort from gas and bloating.

Sage:

High in nutrients & antioxidants, supports oral health, brain function & menopause, reduces blood sugar levels.

Lemon Balm:

Reduces stress / anxiety, promotes sleep, improves appetite, & eases pain and discomfort from indigestion.

Catnip:

Improves relaxation & boosts mood. Reduces anxiety, restlessness & nervousness.

Eucalyptus:

The Ritual of Meeting the Fates

Unlike Venus, the Fates do not bestow beauty. Unlike Apollo, they do not gift victory. Unlike Pluto and Mars, they do not promise potency.

The Fates are the authors of destiny. Clotho, who spins the thread of life... Lachesis, who decides its length... Atropos who one day cuts it.

As their devotee, not only are you allowed glimpses of what has been, what is, and what will be, but the ability to change what they have written already.

That is why their patronage does not come cheaply. Worshipping them is not for everybody.

1) Approach at the time of your birth.

You may perform this ritual on any day, for the Fates can hear you at any time.

But it must be on the same hour as when you were born, to symbolize your desire to be reborn as their seer.

Once you begin, there can be no breaks in between.

2) Have an elder cut your hair.

With a knife that has been in your family for at least three generations, have your blood mother, grandmother or another elder cut three inches of your hair.

Tie your locks with a ribbon you owned as child. Bury it in the earth of your childhood home, where you have memories, sad and glad.

This is you burying your innocence. As a servant of the Fates, you will see things no "child" can.

3) Find a mirror as tall as you.

Place it in a locked room free of noise and sunlight. Stand in front of the mirror in darkness, with only a white candle in hand for light.

In your own language, tell Clotho the birth name of the one you most love... tell Lachesis the name of the one you most envy... and Atropos, the name of the one you most despise. This is you revealing to them who you are deep inside.

Look into the mirror. Stare until your face warps into that of an old woman. That is the Fates accepting you into their service.

The ritual is done.

Build them an altar. Give them books. Mortals' tales to entertain the authors of life. Give them food. To nourish them when they visit you on earth.

Invoke them for divination and vengeance. Count on their revelation and guidance.

But if your face did not warp into an old woman's... your plea has been rejected.

Menstrual pain absolutely fucking sucks, and no, there is no counter argument nor statement for this. However, there are some things that we can do to relieve the pain. Check for medication reactions, allergies & serious medical conditions. I am not a medical professional and am not certified to help with anyone's physical or mental health. Please discuss any of your concerns with a medical professional.

Herbs, Flora & Teas

Chamomile Tea- anti-inflammatory, helps balance mood 

Fennel- one study shows 80% of women who took a capsule of 30mg, 4 times a day for 3 days prior to their period experienced less pain.

Cinnamon- anti-inflammatory, reduces nausea & pain as well as lessen menstrual bleeding

Ginger- relieves pain, relieves symptoms of primary dysmenorrhoea 

Pycnogenol- a plant extract from the maritime pine tree with potent antioxidant compounds, relieves pain

Dill

Curcumin- an ingredient in the root of turmeric. Reduces PMS symptoms & is an anti-inflammatory, balances mood, relieves pain

Crystals & Gems

Moonstone- strongly connected to feminine energy. Known for calming & stabilizing mood.

Chrysocolla- Strengthens muscles, alleviates cramps. Associated with tranquil energy.

Jet- absorbs negative energy and reduces swelling

Magnesite- relaxing properties & helps with magnesium absorption

Malachite- amplifies positive & negative energies; be careful to be in a good mood when using!

Lapis Lazuli- balances mood

Activities

Exercise 

Massages

Menstrual Sex/Orgasm

Heat/Heating Pads & Hot Showers

Acupuncture & Acupressure

Edible Flowers and Their Properties

The Ritual of Meeting the Fates

Unlike Venus, the Fates do not bestow beauty. Unlike Apollo, they do not gift victory. Unlike Pluto and Mars, they do not promise potency.

The Fates are the authors of destiny. Clotho, who spins the thread of life... Lachesis, who decides its length... Atropos who one day cuts it.

As their devotee, not only are you allowed glimpses of what has been, what is, and what will be, but the ability to change what they have written already.

That is why their patronage does not come cheaply. Worshipping them is not for everybody.

1) Approach at the time of your birth.

You may perform this ritual on any day, for the Fates can hear you at any time.

But it must be on the same hour as when you were born, to symbolize your desire to be reborn as their seer.

Once you begin, there can be no breaks in between.

2) Have an elder cut your hair.

With a knife that has been in your family for at least three generations, have your blood mother, grandmother or another elder cut three inches of your hair.

Tie your locks with a ribbon you owned as child. Bury it in the earth of your childhood home, where you have memories, sad and glad.

This is you burying your innocence. As a servant of the Fates, you will see things no "child" can.

3) Find a mirror as tall as you.

Place it in a locked room free of noise and sunlight. Stand in front of the mirror in darkness, with only a white candle in hand for light.

In your own language, tell Clotho the birth name of the one you most love... tell Lachesis the name of the one you most envy... and Atropos, the name of the one you most despise. This is you revealing to them who you are deep inside.

Look into the mirror. Stare until your face warps into that of an old woman. That is the Fates accepting you into their service.

The ritual is done.

Build them an altar. Give them books. Mortals' tales to entertain the authors of life. Give them food. To nourish them when they visit you on earth.

Invoke them for divination and vengeance. Count on their revelation and guidance.

But if your face did not warp into an old woman's... your plea has been rejected.

A comprehensive list of herbs and crystals that are associated with each lunar phase. 

Waxing🌒: 

Herbs - Adam & Eve Root, Agar Agar, Althea Root, Ambergris, Angelica, Apple, Apricot, Balm of Gilead Tears, Bay Laurel, Bee Pollen, Blue Violet, Chamomile, Chickweed, Cloves, Columbine, Cowslip, Damiana, Deer’s Tongue, Devil’s Bone Root, Dill, Elecampane, Frangipani, Gardenia, Henna, Hibiscus, Honey, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Lemon Verbena (Vervain), Licorice, Lobelia, Lovage, Mandrake, Marigold, Marjoram, Morning Glory, Mullein, Myrtle, Oak, Olive, Orange, Orange Blossom (Neroli), Orris Root Powder, Parsley, Passion Flower, Plumeria, Rose, Safflower, Sweet Bugle, Sweet Pea, Thyme, Tonka Bean, Tuberose, Vetiver, Yerba Mate, Ylang Ylang

Crystals - Amethyst, Aqua Aura Quartz, Aventurine, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Danburite, Diamond, Emerald, Epidote, Fire Agate, Garnet, Kunzite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Morganite, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Seraphinite, Serpentine, Smithsonite, Sugilite, Tiger’s Eye, Topaz, Tsavorite

Full🌕: 

Herbs - Acorn, Allspice, Aloe, Amber, Angelica, Bamboo, Balm of Gilead Tears, Belladonna (Nightshade), Bergamot, Black Haw, Black Walnut, Carnation, Carrot, Cedar, Centaury, Cherry Bark, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Club Moss, Coffee, Daffodil, Damiana, Dittany, Dragon’s Blood, Ebony, Echinacea, Fig, Frankincense, Gentian, Ginger, Goldenseal, Lady’s Mantle, Lovage, Mastic, Mint, Mugwort, Myrrh, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley, Red Pepper, Rowan, Sandalwood, Sage, Spinach, St. John’s Wort, Star Anise, Sunflower, Tangerine, Vanilla, Walnut, Witches Burr, Wormwood (Absinthe)

Crystals - Amazonite, Amethyst, Ametrine, Aqua Aura Quartz, Aragonite, Azeztulite, Calcite, Carnelian, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Covellite, Epidote, Fire Opal, Fluorite, Goldstone, Hemimorphite, Lapis Lazuli, Merlinite, Milky Quartz, Moonstone, Mother of Pearl, Natrolite, Nuumite, Phenacite, Pyrite, Ruby in Zoisite, Scolecite, Selenite, Serpentine, Silver, Snowflake Obsidian, Tanzan Aura Quartz, Tektite, Tiger’s Eye, Tsavorite, Variscite

Waning🌘: 

Herbs - Basil, Betel Nut, Black Pepper, Black Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Chamomile, Cactus, Cloves, Dragon’s Blood, Elder, Garlic, Heliotrope, Horehound, Juniper, Morning Glory, Mullein, Mugwort, Oleander, Onion, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sea Salt, St. John’s Wort, Thyme, Tobacco, Vinegar, Wood Betony, Yarrow Flower

Crystals - Ajoite, Ametrine, Black Tourmaline, Bloodstone, Chrysocolla, Emerald, Epidote, Fire Opal, Garnet, Goldstone, Halite, Hematite, Hemimorphite, Howlite, Jet, Kyanite, Obsidian, Onyx, Smoky Quartz, Sugilite

New🌑: 

Herbs - Angelica, Anise Seeds, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Cedar, Coconut, Dragon’s Blood, Fennel, Fern, Frankincense, Garlic, Ginger, Grapefruit, Guava, Honey, Horehound, Horseradish, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena (Vervain), Lime, Marjoram, Melon, Mesquite, Parsley, Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sage, Sandalwood, Sea Salt, Solomon’s Seal Root, Tangerine, Thyme, Turmeric, Vinegar, Yucca

Crystals - Ajoite, Alexandrite, Amber, Anthophyllite, Apophyllite, Aquamarine, Azeztulite, Black Tourmaline, Calcite, Chrysocolla, Epidote, Fluorite, Galaxite, Halite, Herkimer “Diamond” Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Merlinite, Milky Quartz, Moonstone, Mother of Pearl, Natrolite, Nuumite, Obsidian, Papagoite, Pearl, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite, Serpentine, Shungite, Sunstone, Turquoise

Ok so I am gonna say this is my personal reference, its mainly through associations. You might TOTALLY disagree and thats chill!

Its more something to think about and a guideline of what I use myself…

Candle Magic:

Carve a candle when…. the candle represents the target, in sympathetic magic. When, essentially, the candle is a poppet and lighting it is a symbol of destruction or empowerment to the target.

Place something under the candle or before it when… you are doing general candle magic, when the candle represents empowering a wish, idea or concept.

Anoint the candle when… doing work with spirits and gods, when you mark the candle for a special purpose, when doing high magic.

Herbs and plant work:

Use dry herbs when… it is convienent to do so, when the herbs are out of season or when you need to store them in a jar or bottle for a long time.

Use fresh herbs when… the spell is very earth orientated, when doing magic on behalf of another or when the magic is sympathetic so that the herbs represent the target, within kitchen witchery.

Use flowers when… when the spell concerns love and sex, or perhaps fertility and attraction, due to flowers being the reproductive parts of the plant.

Use fruit when when… working with children as a target, or with children practising. When you work with fertility and abundance spells.

Use wood and twigs when… when the spell is for protection or binding, for hardiness.

Burn herbs (recaning/incense) when… you wish to cleanse or banish, or invoke an atmosphere - that being, for divination using herbs that are said to open up your perceptions, when banishing, burning acrid or pungent herbs.

Use oil infusions when… you wish to anoint something, when you wish to mark something permanently.

Use floral waters (rose water etc) when… dealing with spirits and gods, for glamour as it has a long history of being used to beautify.

Crystals:

Use metals (haematite, copper, ores etc..) when… you work in protection, when you do energy work due to the conductive properties of metal.

Use shell, pearl, coral and such when… you work in sea magic, when you work within emotional magic due to the element of water.

Use points when… you wish to direct magic to a target.

Use tumble stones when… you wish the magic to be gentle or manifest at a certain place on the body on a target.

Use geodes when… you work in protection, when you work with glamour aimed to obscure and hide.

Knot magic:

Use cotton when… it is convenient.

Use silk when… doing spells that benefit the target.

Use ribbons when… love spells and wealth spells, as well as confidence and beauty spells. Spells to ensure victory.

Use rope when… doing spells that aim to hurt or weaken the target, binding especially.

Poppets:

Use cloth when… the spell aims to benefit who the poppet represents, use particular care when sewing or cutting, choose colours that are appropriate to them.

Use wax when… you wish to manipulate the target.

Use clay when… wish to create fetches or servitors, when you wish to create permanency.

Use twigs when… you wish to bury or throw the poppet out, when you want the poppet to be easily destroyed by breaking or setting on fire.

Sigils:

Use an alphabet grid or circle when… you wish the sigil to be more random and less attached to you.

Combine the shapes of letters from a sentence… when your sigil is very specific and a short term goal.

Moon water – water that has been charged by the moon – has several uses in Witchcraft and magick. Many people charge their moon water in the light of the full moon, but it can be created during other moon phases as well. Like with spellcasting and rituals, the full moon is often seen as the most powerful time to charge your moon water. However, you might also charge your water to fit correspondences of other moon phases, too! And of course, you might also try to time charging your moon water based on the time of year.

Below are some general ideas about how you might decide to use your moon water.

Uses of Moon Water:

Energising, cleansing, and charging crystals – moon water is great for cleansing and empowering crystals! You can place your crystals in a jar with some moon water, to help amplify their energy. Make sure to check your crystals can be placed in water, though! Some crystals aren’t safe in water.

Bathing and cleaning yourself – you can add some moon water to your bath, or use some moon water to wash your hands or face as a cleansing ritual, blessing, or bath magick.

Drinking moon water – take a couple of sips of moon water each day to empower yourself with the moon’s energy. If you choose to drink your moon water, make sure you use spring or distilled water when making your moon water and keep it in the fridge. You could even use some moon water in your coffee or tea!

Making potions, cleansing sprays etc. – utilise the power of the moon and its correspondences to enhance your potions, or use moon water to make a little cleansing spray to use in your room or home.

Watering your plants or adding some moon water to flower vases – you might decide to water your plants with moon water, as a way to enhance your connection with them. You could also add some moon water to your vase of flowers.

Making fragrances or perfumes – you could also use your moon water to make perfumes or fragrances, to amplify your intentions or as part of a glamour spell!

Representing the Goddess and/or your intentions and goals on your altar – you could place some moon water in a container and put this on your altar, as representation of the Goddess and/or your intentions and goals.

Diffusing moon water in your home – you could place some moon water in an aromatherapy diffuser with your choice of essential oils, to help clear the air and enhance the effects of the oils you use.

Thinking about moon phases and correspondences:

As I mentioned before, you might want to think about your intentions and timings of when you charged your moon water. For example, May’s Full Flower Moon is often associated with love, health, and romance. So, water charged under May’s full moon might be useful in empowering crystals associated with love or the heart chakra, or enhancing spells related to compassion, love, romance, healing, and self-acceptance. Similarly, you might think about the season you charged your moon water, and what kinds of associations this season has for you.

Remember – the important part of any ritual, spellwork, or magick is your intentions, and what this means for YOU. My list is non-exhaustive – there are so many possibilities of what you can do! The important thing is to do what feels right for you personally.

I hope you enjoyed this post!

Burn an orange candle to get you motivated in the morning

Brew some rosemary tea to help you focus on homework, studying, etc.

Carry around some hematite to attract things into your life

Draw beauty sigils on your shampoo/ conditioner, lotion, lip balm, etc.

Paint your nails black to protect them from damage

Put a piece of paper with a sigil on it underneath your phone case

Try to connect to the elements every day: drink water, walk in nature, etc.

Make a flower crown!

Charge up and drink some Moon Water and Sun water

Eat foods with correspondences to what you want to bring into your life (ex. avocados for love and beauty)

Light some lavender incense to help you fall asleep

If you worship deities: bless little things that you do for them. (Ex. lighting candles)

If you have plants: use divination to ask them what they need (Ex. use a pendulum to ask it if it needs more water)

Boil some herbs to make a fragrance spray