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I’m compiling a list of resources for planetary retrogrades, since they can be really stressful times for people, and I hope the information below will provide some insight. Note: Some articles have dates listed for previous retrogrades (but still have valuable information), but I have included planetary retrograde calendars for 2018 (mostly up to 2020, but some go further), so double check the dates depending on what year it is. 

What are Planetary Retrogrades?

Retrogrades are Good

stop freaking out about retrogrades

If you have retrograde planets in your natal chart

on making retrogrades work for you

Preparing for Retrograde

Planetary Retrogrades and their meanings

What the retrogrades feel like

Retrogrades – What is being internalized?

Retrograde Planets

Read Between the Charts: Planets in Retrograde 

Retrograde in Astrology: Part 1 & Part 2

Take Care Not To…

Tarot Spread: How to Survive the Retrograde (for all planets)

Retrograde Aftermath Tarot Spread

Retrograde Reminder

2018 Planetary Retrograde Calendar

Visible Planets Retrograde 2009 - 2020

Mercury Retrograde:

How to Survive Mercury Retrograde

Mercury Retrograde

Mercury in Retrograde: How it influences your Mercury sign

A Survival Guide to: Mercury Retrograde

things to be mindful of during Mercury Retrograde based on your rising sign

A Message from Mercury Retrograde

Is it Mercury Retrograde?

If So here’s some magick to help:

protection from Mercury Retrograde

for protection on the Internet

draw a circle of protection around yourself

avoid people with poor judgement

break curses, hexes, and jinxes placed on you by others

Tarot Spreads for Mercury Retrograde

A Tarot Guide Through Mercury Retrograde 

Banishing Mercury Retrograde Chaos

2009 - 2071 Mercury Retrograde Calendars

Venus Retrograde:

Venus Retrograde Lessons

5 Things Venus Retrograde May Shift In Your Life

A Quick Venus Retrograde Lesson

Let’s Talk About Venus Retrograde

Venus Retrograde Throughout the Houses

2018 Venus Retrograde Calendar

**No Venus Retrograde in 2019**

2020 Venus Retrograde Calendar

Mars Retrograde:

Mars Retrograde

Mars Retrograde – Be Careful of Your Actions: 5 Do’s & Don’ts

Everything That You Ever Wanted To Know About Mars Retrograde

The Red Planet Retrogrades

2018 Mars Retrograde Guide

2016 - 2019 Mars Retrograde Calendar

2020 Mars Retrograde Calendar

Jupiter Retrograde:

Understanding Astrology: Jupiter Retrograde

How to use Jupiter Retrograde to Improve Your Karma

Effects of Retrograde Jupiter

Jupiter Retrograde

About Jupiter Retrograde

2018 Jupiter Retrograde Calendar

2019 Jupiter Retrograde Calendar

2020 Jupiter Retrograde Calendar

Saturn Retrograde:

Understanding Astrology: Saturn Retrograde

Saturn Retrograde

Saturn Natal & Transiting Retrogrades

Notes on Saturn

Saturn Retrograde be like…

Saturn Retrograde Cheat Sheet

2018 Saturn Retrograde Calendar

2019 Saturn Retrograde Calendar

2020 Saturn Retrograde Calendar

Uranus Retrograde:

Uranus Retrograde

Serendipity Astrolovers: Uranus Retrograde

Understanding Astrology: Uranus Retrograde

How to Succeed under Uranus Retrograde: What You Resist, Persists

Lunar Insight: Uranus Retrograde

Perks of Uranus Retrograde

Uranus Retrograde Calendar 1927 - 2025

Neptune Retrograde:

5 Reasons Neptune Retrograde Rules

Neptune Retrograde

Intro to Astrology: Neptune Retrograde

Neptune Retrograde

2016 - 2019 Uranus, Neptune, & Pluto Retrograde Calendar 

Pluto Retrograde:

Pluto and its Retrograde

Pluto Retrograde

Intro to Astrology: Pluto Retrograde

Pluto Natal & Transiting Retrogrades

Pluto Going Retrograde

Pluto Retrograde

Herbal Remedies for Cold and Flu Season

1. DIY Elderberry Thyme syrup – elderberry has been used for centuries in healing because it provides immune support (and has long been thought to banish negative energy). Can be taken both preventatively and to shorten the course of a cold. 

2. DIY Cough Drops – these cute cough drops are made with tea and honey to sooth an irritated throat. The original blogger chose hibiscus tea for the taste, but consider using one of the herbal teas she lists at the bottom for a more healing herbal remedy.

3. Lemon, Honey, and Ginger in a Jar – a traditional and internet favorite, this mixture turns into a jelly for when your throat needs serious soothing. Honey has been used for millennia to heal a variety ailments, just be sure to keep this away from infants. 

Huevember Day 12. - The witch’s shelf

The lovely Margarita @ms.dunwich / @dunwich.ph and her Algiz Runic Amulet.

there are a lot of different names for a witch’s personal book, which can define what type of book it is. a witch might have multiple books, or just one. however, you don’t need to have one singular book for each topic, it’s perfectly acceptable to keep everything in one book.

📚  GRIMOIRE / AGYR - a book of spells and other knowledge

📚  BOOK OF SHADOWS - a wiccan term for a witch’s book

📚  BOOK OF MOONS -  spells and knowledge relating to moon magic

📚  BOOK OF TIDES - a book of sea witchcraft and related knowledge

📚  BESTIARY - lists and accounts of the creatures/spirits you encounter

📚  DREAM JOURNAL - records of your dips into the astral plane

……..and many more types, whatever you like!

things you might want to include in your witch’s book:

rituals / offerings ideas

moon cycle notes

sabbats / rituals

chants / prayers / quotes

astrology notes

spiritual correspondences 

herb and crystal associations

recipes / spells / notes on spell results

divination board illustration

Throughout history and our legends, Witches and Wizards were the crazy men and women that lived on the outskirts of the village. Their craft was wild and strange to those that lived in the village, but, nonetheless, people would seek after their wisdom of the land, the plants, the local spirits, and for wisdom or guidance in their path. These men and women, often bachelors, would know the ins and outs of the region and often went walking alone. 

Today, our villages are less rustic and more like local towns, and suburbs. But one can still be a Local Witch, and develop special connections with the land you call home. 

Become a Local Witch: 

Learn Local Lore Folktales, legends, and even tall tales develop the culture of a town or area. Learn these. Retell them over summer campfires, and over drinks with friends. People will start to LOVE your stories. 

Start Frequenting locally owned shops and stores Develop connections and relationships with the owners and those that work there every day. Learn their names, and introduce yourself after visiting more often. Supporting locally owned shops helps small business owners and provides nourishment to your community. This is putting down roots, and develops your connection with the people that shape your town.

Find a Local Bookstore This is an extension of 1 and 2. Locally owned bookstores always have a Local Writers, Local Plants, and Local History sections. Ask inside where these sections are, and start devouring these books. Not only will you be supporting a local shop, but you have a direct source of helpful information. Oftentimes, employees and owners also know a lot of Lore. Talk to them about what you’re interested in learning. They probably have some hidden gems of information. 

Learn about your Indigenous Plants Start researching and learning about the flora that grows locally, learn their lore, their uses, and magical or folklore associations. If Natives from your area used these plants, find out how. Learn where these plants grow and research local foraging. If you’ve never foraged, see if you can find a local group that can serve as helpful guides to stay safe. Never ingest anything unless you are SURE. 

Start a local Plant Grimoire Keep dried presses of flowers and plants in it, draw and diagram to help you remember what they look like. 

Learn about the indigenous animals Research their folklore and mythology. Start finding out what they eat, and what their habitats are. (Safely) Do your part to help foster their growth and health. This could be making insect houses to help local endangered pollinators, or leaving out special birdseed for endangered bird species in the area. (Safely) Start interacting with the non-aggressive species and leave them treats. This is great for birds, deer, rabbits, moles, chipmunks, hedgehogs, etc 

Join local Conservation Projects  Getting directly involved in wildlife conservation strengthens our spiritual and natural ties to the land we call our home. Taking personal responsibility and interest in it’s stewardship is honoring the spirits of the land, and the Gods. 

Use Google Maps while exploring parks, or protected open spaces to drop pins and places where you find animal habitats or useful plants for foraging. 

Hey all!

Playing an instrument and making music is already so magical. You have the ability to create something from nothing and change your emotional state and of others. Not to mention when you play in a group and everyone’s in tune and you just lose yourself in the music. I can go on and on, but here are some ideas I came up with to add some dank witchcraft:

- charm your instrument for various things like playing more in tune, making you or the listener happier, etc. The type of instrument you play can make this even stronger. For instance, playing a cello or bass is better for grounding vs a violin.

-  charm the music you play to do various spells when you play them: change yours or others emotional state, curses, anything really. I like to think of it like sigils, where you charge the music with your intent and playing it can activate the spell.

- on the topic of sigils, put them on your case or music to use them later. You can also put stickers on your case charged with safe travel, protection, etc.

- Put an actual spell on your case to protect your instrument, provide grounding/stability, a find me or theft protection spell, etc

- Use the act of cleaning your instrument! For woodwinds, cleaning all that nasty spit can be a way of cleansing the instrument of negativity/negative thoughts or you can imagine yourself by extension. Polishing can be used to correct mistakes and negativity as well.

- Use your voice! It’s such a strong and powerful instrument at no cost. Sing an original spell or use a song you like, charge the words with your intent, and make it so by singing it into existence.

- compose your own piece. There’s so much power involved in making your own composition because so many little decisions need to be made to further the intent of your spell. What key? What mode? What instruments? What chords? Do the notes stagnate? Go up? Down?

- Play as an offering for deities or spirits. By doing this, you put energy not only in the music but in deciding what they would like or what feels like them.

- Use the energy in making music as an energetic exercise. When playing, feel your aura and work with raising/lowering it or sensing others and what they’re feeling. I know this sounds weird and I’m not explaining this too well, but when I play I can feel energy better. Maybe it’s because my conscious mind is busy and my subconscious comes out more easily?

- A lot of these can be even stronger when done with a group. Not only is it more people throwing their energy into the mix, but you can play with the different instruments and music.

- there’s literally so many different things you can do these are just things i can think of off the top of my head.

Enjoy and hopefully this helped someone!