IvySelene

May the fourth be with you...and also with your nan, your great aunt, and that one ancestor who absolutely would’ve been banned from the village WhatsApp 👀✨

Because spirituality isn’t always soft music and glowing auras…sometimes it’s you sitting there with a candle, trying to feel all zen, while your ancestors are in the background like a chaotic Jedi Council:

“Trust your intuition.”

“Stop texting them.”

“Drink some water.”

“Also, we saw that. Don’t do it again.”

The universe is basically one big cosmic Force, flowing through everything - the stars, the moon, your dodgy decisions, all of it. And your ancestors? They’re part of that current. Walking with you, guiding you, occasionally giving you a spiritual nudge (or a full-on shove) when you’re drifting off your path.

You might not see them, but you’ll feel them - in those gut instincts, those little signs, that random knowing that comes out of nowhere like, “Nope, not today, Satan.”

So today, embrace your inner Jedi Witch:

✨ Light your candle like it’s your lightsaber

✨ Set your intentions like you’re restoring balance to the galaxy

✨ And remember…your ancestors are right there with you, probably having a little gossip and a giggle along the way.

You’re not just making your way through life - you’re part of something ancient, powerful, and a tiny bit chaotic.

The Force?

Oh babe… that’s ancestral magic 💫

Ever notice how we treat the Universe like the ultimate group chat? 😂✨

Bad day? “Hi Universe, it’s me again… we need a chat.”

Manifesting? “Right, I’ve lit a candle, I’ve saged the vibes, now do your thing babes.”

Meditating? Floating around the cosmos like a spiritual WiFi signal trying to reconnect. 📡🌙

But honestly…there’s something beautiful about it, isn’t there?

We look up at the stars and feel it - that quiet knowing that we’re part of something bigger. That the same energy that spins galaxies is flowing through us too. The Universe isn’t “out there"...it’s in us, around us, woven into every breath we take.

When we send our prayers, our intentions, our hopes - they don’t just disappear. They ripple. They move. They shift energy in ways we can’t always see (even if we’d quite like a confirmation email, thanks very much 🙃).

So whether you’re journaling your dreams, pulling a card, talking to the moon, or just whispering “please sort my life out” into the void…trust that something is listening.

And if nothing else…at least the Universe has heard all of us dramatically sigh at 2am and go, “Right, tomorrow I get my life together.” 😅✨

BELTANE BLESSINGS, BEAUTIFUL SOULS 💜

Long before bank holidays and BBQs, Beltane was being celebrated by the ancient Celts as a fire festival marking the halfway point between spring and summer. Traditionally held on the night of April 30th into May 1st, it was all about fertility, growth, passion, and stepping fully into the light half of the year.

Huge bonfires were lit to honour the sun, people would dance around the Maypole, and it was believed the veil between worlds was thin — making it a powerful time for connection, intention, and a little bit of magic (the wholesome kind… mostly 😉).

But you don’t need a hilltop fire or a flower crown the size of a hula hoop to celebrate. Beltane can be beautifully simple:

🌿 Get outside — even a walk counts. Notice what’s blooming, what feels alive, what’s waking up.

🔥 Light a candle and set an intention for what you want to grow in your life (confidence, love, strength… or just the will to meal prep on a Sunday).

💃 Put some music on and move your body — Beltane energy is joyful, playful, and very much not about sitting still.

🍓 Eat something fresh and seasonal — think berries, honey, or anything that feels a bit indulgent but nourishing.

If you fancy creating a little Beltane altar, keep it easy and meaningful:

Flowers (real or fake — no judgement here 🌸)

A candle (for fire and passion)

Crystals like rose quartz or citrine (for love and abundance)

Something symbolic of growth — seeds, greenery, even a list of your goals

A small dish of honey or fruit as an offering

Beltane isn’t about doing it “perfectly.” It’s about celebrating life, energy, and everything that’s starting to bloom — including you.

So if you’ve been feeling a bit stuck, heavy, or meh… this is your reminder: you’re allowed to start fresh, plant new intentions, and step into something brighter.

🌙 New Moon in Libra Ritual: Restoring Balance and Beauty

The Libra New Moon drifts in like a breath of calm after a storm. It asks you to seek harmony — in your heart, your connections, and your surroundings. It’s the perfect moment to plant intentions for love, peace, balance, and creative inspiration.

You’ll need:

🕯️ A pink or white candle (for harmony and love)

🌸 Rose petals, lavender, or jasmine (for Venus energy — Libra’s ruling planet)

💎 A crystal such as rose quartz, lapis lazuli, or clear quartz

📜 Paper and pen

💨 Optional: soothing music or wind chimes to invite the air element (Libra is ruled by Air)

1. Create your space

Light your candle and place your chosen flowers or herbs around it in a circle. Take a few deep breaths, inhaling calm and exhaling any tension. Feel the air move around you — Libra’s gentle reminder that peace begins within.

2. Center yourself

Hold your crystal or place a hand over your heart. Whisper:

“I am balanced. I am whole.

I attract peace into my soul.”

Feel your energy softening, becoming steady and harmonious.

3. Write your intentions

On your paper, write what you wish to invite under this Libra Moon — harmony in relationships, inner peace, clarity in communication, or creative flow. Keep your words kind and loving, just like Libra energy itself.

4. Offer your words

Fold your paper and place it beneath your candle or crystal. As the flame flickers, imagine your intentions rippling out into the universe like calm waves of light.

5. Close with gratitude

Thank the Moon, Venus, and the element of Air for their guidance. Snuff out your candle gently, sealing your ritual with the whisper:

🍂 Mabon is fast approaching 🍂

Mabon, often called the Witches’ Thanksgiving, is the celebration of the Autumn Equinox. On this day, light and dark stand in perfect balance before the nights begin to grow longer. It is a time of gratitude, reflection, and preparation as we honor the final harvest of the year. Named after the Welsh deity Mabon ap Modron, a god of youth and rebirth, this sabbat invites us to embrace both endings and new beginnings.

Traditionally, Mabon is a time to give thanks for abundance—whether through food, personal growth, or blessings received. Many witches and pagans create altars decorated with apples, pumpkins, acorns, and richly colored leaves. Rituals often include offering food or wine to the Earth, meditating on balance, and releasing what no longer serves us before winter sets in.

It is also a season of sharing: meals with loved ones, acts of kindness, and giving back to the community. Spiritually, Mabon reminds us to pause, breathe, and acknowledge both our shadows and our light. Just as the earth slows in preparation for rest, we too are called to turn inward, finding balance and harmony within ourselves as the wheel of the year turns once more.

Sunday magick is infused with the radiant energy of the Sun, making it a day of empowerment, confidence, and illumination. In many traditions, Sunday is considered the first day of the week, setting the tone for all that follows. Its energy is bold, bright, and life-affirming, helping us align with our higher selves and move forward with clarity and purpose. The Sun is associated with vitality, strength, leadership, and success, and so any workings done on this day are amplified by its golden influence.

This is the perfect time for spells and rituals that focus on prosperity, abundance, healing, and self-expression. If you are seeking to boost your confidence, attract recognition, or strengthen your willpower, Sunday offers the ideal current to tap into. It is also a wonderful day for gratitude practices, as the Sun’s light reminds us of the blessings and opportunities that already surround us. Wearing gold, yellow, or orange on a Sunday enhances your connection to solar energy, while working with crystals like citrine, sunstone, or amber can magnify your intentions.

In ritual, you might light a golden candle to represent the Sun and meditate on its warmth filling your spirit. Visualizing your goals bathed in golden light helps charge them with positive momentum. Herbs such as cinnamon, marigold, or rosemary can be included to strengthen your workings, while offerings of honey or wine can honor the solar current.

Beyond spellwork, Sunday magick is about living with radiance and authenticity. It is a reminder to shine, to share your gifts, and to step boldly into your truth. When you align with Sunday’s magick, you invite vitality, joy, and success into the week ahead, moving forward with both strength and grace.

Every so often, the Moon gifts us with a rare and mysterious event: the Black Moon. Unlike a Full Moon or even an Eclipse, a Black Moon is a little more elusive—it happens when there are two New Moons in a single month, or when there are no Full Moons in a calendar month (depending on which definition astrologers use). Either way, the vibe is potent: fresh beginnings with an extra dash of cosmic intensity.

And when this Black Moon falls in Virgo, the energy is filtered through Virgo’s earthy, detail-loving, and healing qualities. Think: sacred organization, intention-setting with precision, and purifying what no longer serves.

✨ What the Black Moon in Virgo Means

A reset button with extra power: New Moons are always about new beginnings, but a Black Moon doubles down on that energy.

Virgo’s signature touch: Virgo is ruled by Mercury, so this is an ideal time for decluttering your mind, refining routines, and setting practical, achievable intentions.

Healing energy: Virgo governs health and daily habits. The Black Moon here whispers: it’s time to care for your body, upgrade your rituals, and streamline your life.

🌿 Ritual Ideas for the Black Moon in Virgo

You don’t need anything fancy—just intention and a little time to tune in.

The Sacred Declutter

Clean a space in your home with mindfulness. As you wipe surfaces or put things in order, visualize releasing stagnant energy.

Virgo loves clean corners and fresh starts, so even a drawer or your digital files count.

Write Your New-Moon List—Virgo Style

Instead of vague intentions, get specific.

Example: Instead of “I want better health,” try “I commit to a 10-minute morning stretch every day.” Virgo thrives on detail.

Grounding Herbal Tea Ritual

Brew a tea with Virgo-aligned herbs like chamomile, peppermint, or rosemary. Sip slowly, focusing on clarity, healing, and grounding.

Body Scan Meditation

Virgo rules health and the nervous system. Spend 5–10 minutes scanning from head to toe, noticing where tension lives. Release with breath.

Astro-Journaling Prompt

“Where in my daily life am I ready to create more ease and order?”

Let the pen flow. Virgo loves structure, but the Black Moon invites honesty and raw reflection first.

🔮 Quirky Facts About Black Moons

They’re rare: A Black Moon only happens about once every 32 months.

Not officially astronomical: “Black Moon” is more of an astrological/folk term, not something you’ll find in a NASA calendar.

Folklore vibes: Some traditions consider it especially potent for banishing rituals and shadow work. Others see it as a lucky time to plant seeds—literally and metaphorically.

Double Virgo vibes: If you’re a Virgo Sun, Moon, or Rising, this Black Moon might feel like a cosmic personal upgrade.

🌌 Final Thought

Here's a quick intro...

My name is Ivy Selene, and I live in the UK. I have been interested in all things spiritual (I was a working medium and healer for 13 years) and witchcraft for many years and have been fascinated with the Moon for as long as I can remember.

After three years of both physical and mental ill health, I have found my way back to the path I was one previously. And I have to say, I have never been happier. My partner is incredibly supportive of my lifestyle, as are my adult sons. I finally feel that I can be authentically me, regardless of what others may think.

I don't follow a particular vein of the craft - I do everything intuitively using the Moon phases, when I can, and whatever else I am drawn to. I think I would be best described as an Eclectic Witch.

So...this blog is here to share my journey with others, to seek guidance and support from other witches, and to just be me, FINALLY!

I will be posting my own thoughts and ideas, rituals, links to meditations, etc., and anything else I think is interesting and worth sharing.

Wishing you all a blessed day.

Love and Light, Ivy Selene 💜