The High Priest

Day of the week correspondents: Thursday - Royal blue and Greens. Connected with Thor, Zues and Jupiter. Crystals associated with Thursday are: Turquoise, amethsyt, lapis lazuli and metals like tin. Herbs associated with this day are: honeysuckle, cinquefoil, and oak trees. Honor, fealty, family, loyalty, harvesting, success, and prosperity spells should be performed on this day. Planet association: Jupiter.

New Moon Magic 🌑 - Spells to cast during this phase are: cleansing and purifying spells, sacred space spells and inner peace/harmony spells. (In my craft I use the New Moon for any spells that are New beginnings, closing one door and opening a new, hopefully better one.)

> all about new beginnings; it opens a portal to a new pathway, & offers us new territory to explore.

> we may feel ourselves shifting, changing and/or embracing the fresh new start that is presented to us.

> this new beginning energy is deep within its work, & its magic thus we must move slowly, & allow ourselves to be guided; surrender, trust your intuition, allow yourself to adjust to the new energies & frequencies. 

> since the blood super full moon we’ve been walking a portal between the old and the new, between one state of consciousness, and the next; this now come to an end.

> know that whatever needs to fall away will fall.

> gemini is represented by the twins; one being mortal, the other immortal, representing the duality we face in earth. as humans, we are limited by our physical bodies, and in need of material comforts, but we are also limitless souls on an endless journey of growth.

> ask yourself; how can we let go of the labels & stories we are telling ourselves, and look at things through a new lens & perspective?

i am ready for this journey. i know where ever i land will be exactly where i am meant to be.

i am ready for the endings i will soon face, as i know this transformation is for my highest good.

i’m ready to experience rebirth in my partnerships. i know love will find me when i least expect it.

i’m ready to renew my relationship with health. i know wellness is rooted in daily practice.

i’m ready to revolutionize my creativity. i know letting go is an integral part of birthing something beautiful.

i’m ready to release my firm beliefs around money. i know my abundance will always be restored.

i’m ready to believe in the unknown. i know there is more going on than meets the eye.

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A simple spell to banish your stress as the moon goes dark.

You will need:

Moon water collected in the waning moon

Strips of paper

Something to write with

You may want to perform this at night with a view of the waning moon, but it’s not necessary.

Steps:

Prepare yourself for the spell. Ground yourself, create a witchy atmosphere, get yourself in the right mindset, or anything else you do to prepare.

On your pieces of paper, write down everything that is causing you stress. School? Work? Relationships? Mental or physical illnesses? Be specific, allow yourself to pour your emotions out and onto the paper.

When you are ready, soak the paper in your moon water and chant: “may the power of the waning moon banish my stress, anxiety and negativity. as this paper melts away into nothing so will the emotions poured into it.”

Sun: Masculine, Ever-present, All-encompassing control, Confidence, Courage, Power, Vitality, Energy, Life, Ambition, Authority, Ego, Identity, Individuality, and Creation.

Mercury: Masculine, Intelligent, Understanding, Travel, Prudent, Crafty, Logic, Commerce, and Communicative.

Venus: Feminine, Love, Balance, Beauty, Fertility, Sexuality, Romance, Partnerships, Harmony, Attraction, Amorousness, Passion, Marriage, and Aesthetic.

Earth: Feminine, Nurturing, Growth, Grounded, Manifesting, and Community.

Moon: Feminine, Emotional, Unconscious mind, Mystery, Intuition, Reflection, Instinct, Psychic abilities, and Sensitivity. Water

Mars: Masculine, Aggressive, Powerful, Energy, Vigor, Initiative, Protection, Passion, War, Determination, and Action. Fire

Jupiter: Masculine, Abundance, Success, Belief, Growth, Travel, Expansion, Wealth, Luck, Philosophy, Religion, Science.

Saturn: Masculine, Stability, Structure, Limitation, Discipline, Control, Determined, Fixation, Justice, and Traditions

Uranus: Feminine, Self-Expression, Nonconformity, Inspiration, Change, Invention, and Revolution

Neptune: Feminine, Mysterious, Hidden, Intuition, Transcendence, Dreams, Psyche, and Mysticism.

January 2-3: Quadrantids Meteor Shower 

January 30-February 21: Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius 

March 9-10: Quadruple Formation: Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn  

April 21-22: Lyrids Meteor Shower 

May 5-6: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower 

May 26: Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse

May 29- June 22: Mercury Retrograde in Gemini   

June 10: Ring of Fire Solar Eclipse 

July 12: Venus - Mars Conjunction 

July 17-August 24: Perseid Meteor Shower 

August 12-13: Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks 

August 18: Mars - Mercury Conjunction  

September 27-October 23: Mercury Retrograde in Libra 

October 8: Draconid Meteor Shower 

October 21-22: Orionids Meteor Shower 

November 19: Partial Lunar Eclipse

December 4: Total Solar Eclipse

December 19-January 2022: Venus retrograde in Capricorn, moves back into Sagittarius  

The moon has been a magickal presence for thousands and thousands of years. Ancestors of multiple cultures believed it had some spiritual significance. Science has helped us understand the moon and it’s effect on Earth, and astronauts who have visited the moon returned having a more spiritual connection, exploring religious or metaphysical beliefs more in depth. 

Moon Phases and Magick 

There are numerous spells you can perform while under the different phases of the moon. One simple ritual can be done to perform all the spells listed here by taking a small white candle to the window and gazing at the moon. Say your wish aloud and with feeling, then leave the candle to burn down and extinguish itself. (Remember to never leave a lit candle near a window unattended completely, or place it near a curtain). 

The Full Moon

The moon and its phases were once theorized to interfere with our internal chemistry by exerting gravitational forces on our bodies, or that the moon’s gravitational fields caused electrical particles to fall down to Earth further interfering with the function of the brain. Many scientific studies have attempted to disprove this notion, as well as invalidating the belief that crimes and mental instability (such as lunatic) increased during full moons. The full moon does not have any negative connotations in the magickal world, it is just considered a very powerful time of the month. Fridays that fall on full moons, for example, are perfect days for casing love spells. If you try to cast a love spell during any other moon phase, it doesn’t mean it won’t work, but the results could take longer. 

There are lots of other spells that can be cast during the benefit of a full moon also:

Protecting property and home

Adding vigor to your life

Anything to do with love

Increasing self-confidence

Advancing in career and work 

Enhancing psychic ability/clairvoyance

Strengthening friendships and family bonds

Performing general good-luck spells 

The Waxing Moon

During the waxing moon, witches like to cast spells for improving situations or getting things going if they have been stuck for a while. This is a good phase of the moon to help kick-start your life. The following spells are fast-acting during a waxing moon:

Moving forward from depression

Getting out of a rut

Passing exams and tests

Finding lost objects

Healing a sick animal or finding a lost pet 

Nurturing abundant, healthy gardens and the well-being of nature

Losing weight or stopping smoking 

The Waning Moon

The waning moon is perfect to cast spells for getting ride of negative energies that sometimes hang over your life. If you cast a spell during this moon phase, you will gain the power to take control again, strengthen weak areas, and become more assertive in actions. Cast spells during a waning moon for:

Developing inner strength and assertiveness

Banishing enemies

Stopping arguments 

Soothing unruly children 

Calming anxiety 

Getting out of tricky situations 

The New Moon

This lunar experience is appropriate for just about any spell. The new moon phase surrounds us with positive energy and can be a catalyst for immediate change. Transitions in life happen naturally around a new moon phase anyway, such as new jobs or births. To revolutionize your life during this time, cast spells for:

Career changes

Moving house swiftly and easily

Safe and enjoyable travel

Increasing your cash flow

Better health

Conceiving

Women and the Moon

In many early religions, the moon was worshipped as a goddess, and it has always been seen as a feminine symbol. The moon orbits at a distance of approximately 238,855 miles from Earth, and takes about 28 days to complete its orbit. In an interesting comparison, the amount of time between female menstrual cycles is the same amount of days. 

Moons and Moods

Our demeanor changes depending on what the moon is doing. If you are interested in studying your own changes, keep a Book of Shadows about how you feel during each passing phase. Certain situations can naturally occur during certain phases, also. Animals may be affected by the full moon phase, and can become a bit more rambunctious. So if you’re a witch with felines, keep catnip at hand. 

The Dark or Void of the Moon

During the dark moon, when the face of the moon is hidden, it is also known as the “dead” moon. It takes place precisely three days before a new moon, and is considered to be the most magickal and potent of all the phases. Many individuals who partake in black magick do so during this time. People using dark magick can influence any spells or rituals that you may be performing. Their collective power can cause cosmic havoc: our spells may become confused or simply not work at all. It is advised to be experienced wand wavers to attempt rituals at this time. 

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