Hey Witches,
Welcome to your bi-weekly energy update.
How was the Full-Super-Blood-Moon-Eclipse for you? I’m still reeling from the effects. Eclipses have a way of bringing things to light that were previously hidden, and that was certainly the case for me — it brought up some inner truths that I can no longer ignore.
We’ll continue to feel the effects of this eclipse for up to six months from now, so if you set any intentions, be patient and prepare to see them unfold over the coming months. I took the opportunity to cast a money spell, so I’m waiting for the cash to start rolling in!
The Blood Moon Eclipse opened a portal between the old and the new that will close with the New Moon Solar Eclipse on 10th June. This is a time of new beginnings, so trust that whatever is falling away is what needs to go. This with help you see your path ahead with clarity.
As we move closer to the Summer Solstice, there is a sense of casting off the old, ripening, maturing, and preparing for a new chapter. We are being asked to let go of fear and judgment, and anything else that no longer serves.
My Witchy win of the week
I’m really enjoying incorporating more Witchy rituals into my spiritual practice. I’ve been diving into books on witchcraft, and it feels like it’s giving new depth and texture to my spirituality. My familiar, Scimmietta — pronounced “Shim-ee-etta” — (who’s not my cat but shows up without fail any time I do a ritual) has been enjoying it, too.
Witchcraft feels like coming back to my roots. There’s something about these practices that just seems to fit. Perhaps it’s because I grew up surrounded by magick in the mystical southwest of England, near Glastonbury and Stonehenge.
I enjoyed a beautiful solo ritual under the Full Moon and cast a spell to bring back a lost street cat who comes to our house every day to eat (we call him Coco). Two nights later, I had such a vivid dream of his return that I woke up thinking it was true. When I opened my eyes, Coco was sitting outside the door.
He had a bad leg and was skinny and dehydrated. We were worried the leg might be broken — he was obviously in pain and feeling insecure. So I cast another spell, this time a healing one for animals (the waning moon is a supportive time for healing spells).
Within a couple of days, Coco was back to his old sweet, cheeky self.
In the stars
The energy of June is all about change and transformation. Mercury retrograde and the eclipse portal are shaking up both our inner and outer worlds and bringing previously hidden information to light (Wuhan lab revelations, anyone?).
June 20th will bring the start of Jupiter retrograde in Pisces and usher in Cancer season, as well as coinciding with Litha, the Summer Solstice.
We’re also preparing for retrograde season at the end of this month when four of the five outer planets will appear to backtrack.
This is an annual occurrence that will last until after the summer. Retrograde season invites us to slow down, take a step back, and evaluate our progress.
With all this cosmic action (and the corresponding terrestrial effects), you might have the sensation of being washing-machined this month. If you feel any resistance coming up, use the following affirmation.
June affirmation
I am open to change.
Mercury retrograde
Mercury, the planet of communication and technology, is scrambling wires and short-circuiting communication once again — this time in the sign of the Twins.
Mercury rules Gemini, which means that its effects are amplified this time around. As always, try to avoid making binding decisions or signing contracts at this time.
And if you have a difficult conversation pending, you might want to wait until after Mercury goes direct on 22nd June. Not only is communication more difficult at this time, but there may be elements that only come to light once Mercury retrograde is over.
Rose quartz meditation for Mercury retrograde
Mercury retrograde can be an anxious time. This meditation will activate your heart chakra, moving you out of fear and into a space of love.
Materials:
Rose quartz
Smudging tool
Find a quiet space where you will not be disturbed. Smudge the space, yourself, and your rose quartz, moving your hand in a clockwise direction.
Lie down and place the rose quartz on your heart. Turn your palms up, close your eyes, and start to breathe deeply. Let your whole body relax.
Bring your awareness to your heart centre as you breathe. Then, visualize a ray of pure white or golden healing light descending towards your heart. Send a ray of the same pure light up from your heart space, connecting to the universal light. Feel the beautiful healing energy purifying, activating, and opening your heart chakra.
Stay here as long as you like. When you feel ready, disconnect and withdraw the ray of light back into your heart space. Feeling your heart shining with this white or golden light and overflowing with love. Finally, open your eyes.
Moon Magick
Moon phase: waning gibbous
We’re back in the balsamic moon phase, which means rest and replenishment are the order of the day.
This is a supportive time for magickal efforts that involve decrease, such as a health problem. For example, I cast a spell to get rid of a cyst in my nose (while continuing to use the antibiotic cream the doctor gave me — magick isn’t a substitute for medicine!).
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Gemini
The energy of this ring-of-fire Solar Eclipse on 10th June will usher in new beginnings and fresh opportunities. This makes it a great time to set intentions and plant dream seeds for the coming months.
New Moon candle magick
For this spell, you will need a candle in a colour that corresponds to your need.
Some suggestions for this New Moon could be red for courage or protection, light blue for patience or healing, or yellow for attracting that which you desire.
Materials:
Candle of the colour of your choice
A cleansed, terminated clear quartz
Using the pointed end of the quartz, write or draw your need on the candle. As you do, visualise it as though it were already real.
Place the candle in a holder with the quartz next to it. Gaze at the flame and continue to visualise for a few minutes. Then, leave the candle to burn out.
Ritual suggestions
Anxiety rescue spell
The last-quarter Moon can sometimes induce anxiety and a feeling that time is running out (although is there ever a time we don’t feel anxious these days?).
Fortunately, this is also a good time to cast an anxiety-banishing spell.
Materials:
White candle
Vegetable oil
Dried thyme
Anoint the candle with the oil and roll it in the thyme. Put it in a holder and light it.
As you watch the flame, know that your anxiety is melting away with the candle. Smell the fragrance of the thyme and allow its scent to calm you. Then, use this incantation (or one of your own):
Anxiety now melt away
As wick and wax now do today
And as you melt, so does your power
Over me, it cannot tower
Herb of thyme does its part, too
By crushing all the life from you
You are weak and you must flee
As I will so mote it be.
You can also carry a piece of amethyst with you and rub it whenever you feel anxious.
Morning cuppa ritual
Sometimes it’s just not realistic to make time for lengthy rituals (especially for the mums out there), which is why I’m all about ritualising the day-to-day.
I love this morning cuppa ritual — it’s a simple way to give your morning a magickal boost.
Start by choosing your drink. You might want to refer to the ingredients in the image below to align it with your intentions.
As you prepare your drink, mindfully stir it and infuse it with your intention for the day. Stir clockwise to infuse positivity and anti-clockwise to banish negativity.
Sit in a peaceful place either inside or outside (I’ve been enjoying early summer mornings on my balcony recently) and meditate as you wait for it to cool. You may also want to place a crystal corresponding to your intention next to it.
Mindfully drink each sip, observing the warmth of your drink as it enters your body and fills you with its magickal properties.
(Image credit: Crafting Witch)
That’s it for this week! If you have any questions or topics you would like me to cover, hit reply and let me know!