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Queen of Cosmos,
Lady of the Liminal,
Hear how we devote ourselves!
Mother of Witches,
Goddess of the Underworld,
See how we devote ourselves!
Hekáte, the All, Key bearer and Gate keeper,
We devote ourselves and rejoice in You!
Powerful Traditional Spells to Keep in Your Arsenal
FOR PROTECTION
Instant Protection Spell
Traditional Amulet Against Human-Caused Harm
How I Sanctify a New Home
Traditional Spell to Keep a Loved One Safe
How to Enchant Your Tarot Decks
Happiness Transference Spell
How to Create a “Mother’s Love” Amulet
Spell to Prevent a Gun from Firing
How to Use Tarot to Protect Someone
FOR BANISHING
Simple but Potent Traditional Banishing Spell
Traditional Amulet to Banish Fear and Negativity
Spell to Forget a Nightmare
Powerful Traditional Unbinding Spell
Pain Relieving Spell
Simple and Effective Banishing Spell
FOR LOVE
Traditional Spell to See the Face of Your Future Husband
How to Speak to Any Living Soul
Spell to Dull the Pain of a Broken Heart
FOR SUMMONING
How to Respectfully Invoke the Immortals
Ritual to Call Someone to You
How to Summon Your Guardian
Problem Solving Spell
How I Speak to My Ancestors
The Ritual of Meeting the Fates
How to Use Tarot to Speak to Someone’s Higher Self
FOR VENGEANCE
Spell to Weaken an Enemy
How to Avenge Yourself with Tarot
FOR CONTROL
Spell to Make Someone Dream of You
Spell to Keep a Person Inside a Room
Spell to Discover if Someone is Being Dishonest
Spell to Ensure Peace Between You and Another
FOR GRANTED WISHES
The Spell to Make Your Wish Come True
Birthday Wishes Ritual
Rituals for Attracting Abundance
Wish Upon a Supermoon Spell
Solar Eclipse Rebirth Ritual
Leap Day Spell
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What is Imbolc?
Imbolc is a festival that marks the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, occurring around February 1-2. Known as Brigid’s Day or Candlemas, it celebrates the first stirrings of spring and the return of light. The name Imbolc translates to “in the belly,” symbolizing new life, growth, and the creative potential that is awakening within the earth. It is a time of purification and renewal, where the energy of the earth begins to rise, bringing warmth and vitality to the whole world.
Imbolc is often dedicated to Brigid, the goddess of fire, healing, poetry, and craftsmanship. Brigid is associated with both the hearth and the forge, embodying the transformative powers of fire and light. As the days grow longer and the sun strengthens, we honor her influence in bringing fertility and growth to the land. The first signs of spring, such as the lactation of ewes and the appearance of snowdrops, are seen as blessings from Brigid, signaling that life is returning.
Imbolc is also a festival of light, a time to celebrate the increasing daylight through the lighting of candles, bonfires, and lanterns. As the earth begins to thaw and the seeds of spring stir beneath the soil, Imbolc offers a space for spiritual growth and creative awakening. It is a perfect time to clear away the stagnant energies of winter, refresh the soul, and prepare for the vibrant months to come. The act of lighting candles not only honors the growing light but also serves as a reminder of the inner light within us all, waiting to shine brightly in the coming seasons.
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Goddess Brigid
Brigid, one of the most revered deities in the Celtic pantheon, is also known as Lady of the Sacred Flame. She is the goddess of healing, fire, smithcraft, creativity, animals, hearth and poetry, Imbolc is her Sabbat, a time dedicated to honoring her influence on creativity and new beginnings. Her symbols are fire, poetry, lambs and fertility. Brigid is often depicted with a flame emerging from her head or a serpent coiled around her, representing the powerful energy she brings. She is also a goddess of protection, childbirth, women, blacksmithing and life.
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The Return of Light and the First Signs of Spring
Imbolc marks the shift from winter to the first signs of spring. Days start to get longer, and you can feel the earth beginning to wake up, even though winter isn’t completely gone. It’s the time when the sun starts to grow stronger, and we begin to see early signs of new life. During Imbolc, many light candles or bonfires in Brigid's honor, celebrating the return of light and the growing strength of the sun as the days grow longer.
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Brigid's Cross
A traditional symbol of Imbolc, Brigid’s Cross is woven from reeds or straw and represents both protection and blessings. It’s believed to offer protection from fire and lightning, making it an essential symbol of Brigid’s influence. In Ireland, it was common to hang Brigid’s Cross on the rafters of homes to invoke her protective energy.
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Brigid's Flame
According to legend, Brigid lit a flame on the hill of Kildare, pledging to keep it burning in her honor. This flame was said to burn continuously, symbolizing her eternal presence and influence over the cycles of life. The fire became a sacred symbol, tended by the Brigidine Sisters for centuries, representing not just physical warmth, but the power of creativity and healing.
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Magic Correspondences
Planets: Sun, Moon, Venus
Season: Midpoint between Winter and Spring
Element: Earth, Fire
Time of Day: Dawn
Tarot: The Star, The Empress, The Ace of Wands
Colors: White, Light Yellow, Green, Gold, Silver, Lilac, Pale Pink, Purple
Herbs: Chamomile, Clover, Angelica, Heather, Basil, Bay Laurel, Willow, Rosemary, Milk Thistle, Coltsfut, Lavender,
Fruits: Orange, Lemon, Pomegranate, Apple, Pear, Blackberry (Brigid's favorite fruit)
Vegetables: Leek, Potato, Carrot, Turnips, Garlic
Runes: Sowilo, Berkano, Algiz, Kenaz
Crystals: Carnelian, Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, Ruby, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Milk Quartz
Trees: Rowan, Willow, Birch
Goddesses: Brigid, Demeter, Hestia, Vesta, Aphrodite, Ceres, Venus, Arianrhod, Cerridwen, Gaia, Aradia, Athena, Minerva
Gods: Faunus, Eros, Pan, Cupid, Aenghus Og
Dragon: Fafnir
Flowers: Snowdrops, Crocus, Daisy, Dandelion, Chicory
Animals: Lamb, Sheep, Cow, Deer, Groundhog, Hedgehog, Snake, Swan, Wolf, Bear, Boar
Magical Powers: Purification, Renewal, Creativity, Fertility, Awakening, New Beginnings, Hearth and Home, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Cleansing, Protection
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Activities To Do:
🐑 Light candles or a bonfire to honor the return of the sun.
🐑 Make an Imbolc altar.
🐑 Rest and enjoy the midwinter season doing cozy activities.
🐑 Wear the colors of the season.
🐑 Cook or bake seasonal dishes, especially fresh bread, cheese, or other dairy products.
🐑 Make Brigid's cross.
🐑 Take a walk in nature and collect branches and stones to add to your altar.
🐑 Donate to animal shelters or send wishes for the animals born during this season, especially lambs.
🐑 Eat fresh bread or drink milk
🐑 Clean your house to invite new positive energy.
🐑 CREATE ANYTHING!! whether it’s art, crafts, edits or poetry.
🐑 Write the sigil of Imbolc somewhere visible to attract its energy( I usually do this on a piece of paper that I put on my altar or on my arm)
🐑 Take a bath with lavender or cinnamon essential oil
🐑 Read about the goddess Brigid
🐑 If it’s a sunny day, celebrate the festival of light by spending time outdoors and letting the sun purify you.
🐑 Do offerings for your deities
🐑 Dance to festive music, feel the joy of the season, and let your inner fire shine :D
🐑 Try spinning or crafting with wool to honor traditional Imbolc crafts.
🐑 Look for seasonal flowers like snowdrops or crocus and bring some into your home for decoration.
🐑 Plant seeds if the weather allows, symbolizing new beginnings and growth.
🐑 Do spells for fresh starts and set intentions
🐑 Worship Goddess Brigid or any deities you feel connected to during this time.
🐑 Read poetry to celebrate the creative energy of the season.
🐑 Make an Imbolc Magick Spell Jar
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Food and Drinks:
Dairy products (or vegetarian alternatives), like milk, cheese, and yogurt, freshly baked bread, muffins, waffles, blackberry jam, blackberry cakes (anything with blackberries), lemon cake, poppy seed cakes, biscuits coated in sesame seeds, dishes with bold spices, seeds such as sunflower, poppy, and sesame (for Imbolc seeds are very meaningdul), red cabbage, oats, butter, honey, garlic, scones, pancakes, crepes, pickles, cheese pie, oatcakes, bannock, mashed potatoes, colcannon, chili peppers, eggs, apple tarts, spiced nuts, roasted vegetables, hearty soups, grain-based salads, and citrus fruits, such as orange, lemon or pomelo). Don’t forget to make a wish while flipping your pancakes on Imbolc! <3
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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes
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2025 WITCHES CALENDAR
Here's a handy list of the 2025 dates for the solstices, quarter days, and full and new moons.
Dates and times for all events are calculated for Central Daylight Time, Canada, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area.
SOLSTICES, HARVESTS, AND QUARTER DAYS
February 1st-2nd - Imbolc / Candlemas / High Winter.
March 19th-23rd - Ostara / Spring Equinox.
April 30th-May 1st - Beltane / May Day / Walpurgisnacht.
June 20th - Litha / Midsummer / Summer Solstice.
August 1st - Lammas / Lughnasadh / Summer Harvest.
September 20th-23rd - Mabon / Autumn Equinox / Fall Harvest.
October 31st - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest.
December 21st-January 1st - Yule / Winter Solstice.
FULL MOONS:
January 13th - Wolf Moon ♋
February 12th - Snow Moon ♌
March 14th - Worm Moon ♍ (Lunar Eclipse)
April 12th - Pink Moon ♎
May 12th - Flower Moon ♏
June 11th - Strawberry Moon ♐
July 10th - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑
August 9th - Sturgeon Moon (aka Corn Moon) ♒
September 7th - Harvest Moon ♓ (Lunar Eclipse)
October 6th - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♈
November 5th - Frost Moon (aka Beaver Moon) ♉ (Supermoon)
December 4th - Cold Moon ♊ (Supermoon)
NEW MOONS:
January 29th ♒
February 27th ♓
March 29th ♈
April 27th ♉
May 26th ♊
June 25th ♋
July 24th ♌
August 23rd ♍
September 21st ♍ (seasonal black moon, second new moon in Virgo).
October 21st ♎
November 20th ♏
December 19th ♐
SPECIAL CELESTIAL EVENTS:
March 14th - Worm Moon Total Lunar Eclipse.
March 29th - Solar Eclipse.
September 7th - Harvest Moon Total Lunar Eclipse.
September 21st - Seasonal Black Moon / Solar Eclipse.
November 5th - Frost Moon Supermoon.
December 4th - Cold Moon Supermoon.
2025 Witches' Calendar
January 13 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 29 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 2 ● Imbolc February 12 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 27 ● New Moon in Pisces March 14 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 15-April 7 ● Mercury Retrograde March 20 ● Ostara March 29 ● New Moon in Aries April 12 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 27 ● New Moon in Taurus May 1 ● Beltane May 12 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 26 ● New Moon in Gemini June 11 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Strawberry Moon) June 20 ● Litha June 25 ● New Moon in Cancer July 10 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Buck Moon) July 18-August 11 ● Mercury Retrograde July 24 ● New Moon in Leo August 1 ● Lammas August 9 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Corn Moon) August 23 ● New Moon in Leo September 7 ● Full Moon in Pisces (Harvest Moon) September 21 ● New Moon in Virgo September 22 ● Mabon October 6 ● Full Moon in Aries (Hunter's Moon) October 21 ● New Moon in Libra October 31 ● Samhain November 5 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Beaver Moon) November 9-November 29 ● Mercury in Retrograde November 20 ● New Moon in Scorpio December 4 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Cold Moon) December 19 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule
low effort witchy things ᶻ 𝗓 𐰁 .ᐟ
first thing in the morning—take three slow deep breaths (air/sky) more grounding than immediately checking a phone
notice your feet on the ground taking root when you stand up for the first time of the day, take a little stretch (earth/land)
wash or splash your face to get alll the way awake. then chug a big glass. (water/sea)
appreciate any trees, plants, dirt, or clouds you see
place both hands on your heart to feel your own heat and warmth. feel your heart beating. “i am alive” (fire)
wear or carry a rock, hagstone, crystal, talisman, or amulet
in times of stress or dissociation, rub your thumb in small circles on the back of your other hand to ground and soothe. (clockwise for attracting an intention, counterclockwise for banishing)
color magic with clothing
add cinnamon, lavender, or peppermint to coffee according to intention if you don’t want to drink tea
stirring tea/coffee according to intention
sometimes i pick a little affirmation for the day— “may i forgive myself” “the universe is within me/the wild is within me”
visualization—inhale a bright light and let it fill your lungs, exhaling clouds of negativity
or create a shield with breathing. with each breath, imagine a bubble forming around your body, then your aura, growing with strength.
cleansing shower at the end of the day (intending it to cleanse my aura makes me more motivated to take one, idkw)
if taking a bath, add a dash of moon water
sniff lavender essential oil before bed
look at the moon, talk to it. remind yourself that it’s the same one your ancestors knew.
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What is Samhain?
Samhain, celebrated from October 31st to November 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and from April 30th to May 1st in the Southern Hemisphere, is a sacred time when the veil between worlds is at its thinnest. During this festival, the boundaries between realms dissolve, allowing the unseen to come forward. It’s a time to honor our ancestors and offer them hospitality as we transition into the darker half of the year. While it marks the end of the old year, Samhain also heralds the beginning of a new one, reminding us that death is always followed by rebirth, making this festival a powerful moment of transformation.
It is pronounced "Sow-en," which means "summer's end" and aligns with Halloween in the Northern Hemisphere. Samhain marks the time when the Earth enters a period of rest, the days shorten, and winter begins its slow arrival. During this time, the air becomes crisper, the nights grow longer, and the warmth of summer fades, symbolizing the end of one cycle and the start of another.
Samhain holds deep significance as it is a time to remember and honor those we have lost. The thinning of the veil allows for a stronger connection with ancestors, spirits, and otherworldly beings. While it’s a time to venerate these spirits and fair folk, who are particularly active during this liminal period, it’s also essential to protect oneself from any harmful entities that may cross through.
A key aspect of Samhain is honoring and respecting the dead. One simple yet meaningful tradition is to set an extra place at the table for any spirit or ancestor, offering them a meal. Many witches also visit cemeteries to pay respects, not only to their own ancestors but also to those forgotten by time, ensuring no spirit is left without recognition.
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Morrigan x Dagda and Samhain
According to legend, the Irish deities the Dagda and the Morrigan consummate their relationship today to ensure the fertility of land, people, and animals for the year to come. The Dagda, “the good god,” is the tribal father god; the Morrigan, “the phantom queen,” is often described as a “battle goddess,” although that only hints at her powers. She begins the Great Rite in the form of an old hag but is rejuvenated by the union, regaining her youth and beauty. On the eve of Samhain, the Dagda, god of strength and fertility, meets the Morrigan, goddess of war and fate, at the River Unius. As he prepares for battle against the Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Tuatha Dé Danann, he encounters the Morrigan bathing in the river. They make love, a symbolic act representing the union of the land (the Morrigan) with its protector (the Dagda). In return, the Morrigan promises to aid the Tuatha Dé Danann, using her powers of prophecy and battle to help them secure victory. Her role as a goddess of fate is essential, shaping the outcome of the war and the future of the land.
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Magic Correspondences:
Planets: Pluto, Saturn
Season: Autumn
Element: Water
Time of Day: Midnight
Tarot: The Death, The Devil, The Magician
Colors: Black, Orange, Gold, Silver, Red, Yellow, Purple
Herbs: Rosemary, Mugwort, Sage, Patchouli, Frankincense, Calendula, Garlic, Bay, Apple Leaf
Fruits: Pomegranate, Apple, Pear, Grapes, Hazelnuts
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Squash, Carrot, Potato, Turnip
Runes: Eihwaz, Jera, Othala
Crystals: Obsidian, Onyx, Carnelian, Cat’s Eye, Labradorite, Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Granite, Amber
Trees: Birch, Rowan, Hawthorn
Goddesses: Hecate, Banba, Cerridwen, Macha, Badb, Persephone, Cailleach Bheur, Kali, Bastet, Nephthys, Durga, Arianrhod, Baba Yaga
Gods: Hades, Loki, The Dagda, Cernunnos, Osiris, Anubis, Belenus, Arawn
Dragon: Grael
Flowers: Yarrow, Hawthorn, Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Blackthorn
Animals: Spider, Owl, Bat, Cat, Wolf, Dog, Rat, Snake, Raven, Cow
Magical powers: Transformation, Death, Life Cycles, Honoring the Dead, New Beginnings, Spirit Communication, Witchcraft, Faery Magick, Mirror Spells, Reincarnation, Astral Projection, Balance, Wisdom
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Activities to do:
👻 Honor your ancestors
👻 Connect with your loved ones that have passed away. Give them offerings, talk to them, and remember the happy moments
👻 Watch your favorite spooky movies
👻 Clean your altar (if you have one)
👻 Carve a pumpkin with symbols of what you want to attract (heart = love, water drops = healing)
👻 Talk with spirits through tarot cards, runes, or a pendulum
👻 Connect with your magick and your craft
👻 Honor and connect with your deities, leave them some offerings as it's an important celebration for everyone
👻 Light candles around your house
👻 Write wishes and place them on your jack-o'-lanterns
👻 Eat Samhain food or any food that makes you feel close to this sabbat
👻 Do guided meditations
👻 Make a special recipe and add some intentions
👻 Do some spells! October, especially Samhain, is the most magickal time!
👻 Leave some milk outside for Cat Síth!
👻 Honor the dead and respect life :D
👻 Write your wishes on bay leaves and burn them
👻 Honor the forgotten dead, those who don't have anyone to remember them, and light a candle for them
👻 Cleanse yourself and your house
👻 If you feel comfortable, visit a cemetery
👻 Eat lots of candy
👻 Light a Bonfire
👻 Eat apples (you can also use them as offerings)
👻 Take a walk in nature and appreciate the beauty of autumn
👻 Wear colors associated with Samhain, especially black
👻 Do candle magick
👻 Collect autumn leaves and place them in your house
👻 Use pumpkin seeds for spells—they're great for prosperity, abundance, or even love
👻 Put up photos of your loved ones who have passed, leave them food, and light candles
👻 Place figurines around your home with cats, crows, pumpkins or other Samhain symbols
👻 Throw a Samhain/Halloween feast with the people you love
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Food and drinks:
Meat – pork, especially (it’s completely okay if you don’t want to consume it), pumpkin – anything with pumpkin like pumpkin pie, seeds, bread, soup, corn – sweetcorn, popcorn, cornbread, apples – apple cake, apple pie, apple juice, apple cider, spiced wine, cider, mulled wine, honey, potatoes, roasted vegetables, stew, biscuits, salads made with veggies from your garden, recipes loved by your ancestors, pomegranates, squash
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useful sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes
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Counting Crows
As far as symbolism goes crows are a pretty mixed bag. To some they are the sacred messengers of spirits or deities and signs of good fortune, to others, they are an omen of bad luck, sorrow, and death. Witches have been divinating the crow's message, through various methods, for centuries and perhaps the most notable of these is the practice of counting crows. Granted, there are several variations of this, handed down through poems and literature, but what about counting crows as an in depth divination method? Next time you see crows flying around, consider the following:
1 Crow:
• Spiritual/divine messenger
• Transformation
• Sudden change
• Death and rebirth
• Pay attention to your intuition
• Upcoming difficulties or misfortune
• Fears and anxiety
• Our shadow
2 Crows:
• Good luck and good news
• Positive events
• Love and harmony
• Partnership
• Joy
• Success is just around the corner
• Creativity and the arts
• Protection and guidance
• Confidence in your decisions
• Be honest and open with your emotions
• Symbolic of Odin
3 Crows:
• Possible warning of misfortune or negative events coming
• Secrets and intuition
• Wedding or celebration
• Birth of a girl
• Balance and unity
• The Otherworld and Underworld
• Curiosity, intelligence, higher perspectives
• Mind, body, spirit (connection to the Ether)
• Destiny
• Magick, witchcraft, and alchemy
• Symbolic of Hekate and Morrigan
4 Crows:
• Great news
• Abundance
• Job opportunity or marriage
• New direction in life
• Fresh start
• Excitement
• The start of a journey
• Fertility
• New projects
• Birth of a boy
• New beginnings
5 Crows:
• Good fortune
• Money is coming
• Prosperity, abundance, and growth
• Wealth
• Promotions, awards, recognition
• Winning
• Beware of accidents, mishaps, and dangers
6 Crows:
• Significant life event
• Karma
• Start of a spiritual journey or awakening
• Difficulty
• Metamorphosis
• Winning a prize, or receiving an inheritance
• Loss or gain
• Thresholds
7 Crows:
• The Universe is aligned
• Peace, harmony, tranquility
• Balance
• Collective wisdom
• Strength
• Protection from negativity
• Pause and reflect
• Awareness
• Insights
• Meditation
• The truth
• Mystery solved
8 Crows:
• Manifestation
• Seize the day
• Auspicious omen
• Windfalls
• Good luck
• Mind over matter
• Golden opportunities
• Focus
• Dedication
• Wishes granted
• A positive, life-altering experience
9 Crows:
• Romantic love
• New love or strengthening current relationships
• Deep emotional connections
• Positive recognition and regard
• Answered prayers
• Impending danger
• Caution and common sense
• Judgement
• Divine authority and higher powers
10 Crows:
• Spiritual epiphany
• Channel for higher realms
• Reset, reevaluate
• Insights into the future
• Otherworldly intuition
• Psychic ability
• The end of one phase and beginning of another
• Complete turn around in luck
• The Universe is talking to you
Larger Flocks:
• Great spritual power
• A higher purpose
• The big picture
• You are seen and acknowledged
• The Universe has your back
2024 Witches' Calendar
For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2024 dates for the solstices, quarter days, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom.
Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed and check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what special events will be visible in your area. Enjoy!
Solstices, Harvests, and Quarter Days
February 1-2 - Imbolc / Candlemas
March 19 - Spring Equinox / Ostara
April 30-May 1 - Beltane / May Day
June 20 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer / Litha
August 1 - Lughnasadh / Lammas / Summer Harvest
September 22 - Autumn Equinox / Mabon / Fall Harvest
October 31 - Samhain / Halloween / Final Harvest
December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule
Full Moons
January 25 - Wolf Moon ♌
February 24 - Snow Moon ♍
March 25 - Worm Moon ♎
April 23 - Pink Moon ♏
May 23 - Flower Moon ♐
June 21 - Strawberry Moon ♑
July 21 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑
August 19 - Sturgeon Moon* ♒
September 17 - Harvest Moon* ♓
October 17 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon)* ♈
November 15 - Frost Moon (or Beaver Moon)* ♉
December 15 - Cold Moon ♊
*- Supermoon
Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. Once again this year, that month will be September.
New Moons
January 11 ♑
February 9 ♒
March 10 ♓
April 8 ♈
May 7 ♉
June 6 ♊
July 5 ♋
August 4 ♌
September 2 ♍
October 2 ♎
November 1 ♏
December 1 ♐
December 30 (black moon) ♑
Special Celestial Events
January 3-4 - Quadrantids meteor shower peak
March 25 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
April 8 - Total solar eclipse
April 22-23 - Lyrids meteor shower peak
May 6-7 - Eta Aquarids meteor shower peak
August 11-13 - Perseids meteor shower peak
August 19 - Sturgeon Supermoon / Seasonal Blue Moon
September 17 - Harvest Supermoon / Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
October 2 - "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse
October 17 - Hunter's Supermoon
October 21-22 - Orionids meteor shower peak
November 15 - Frost Supermoon
November 16-17 - Leonids meteor shower peak
December 13-14 - Geminids meteor shower peak
December 30 - Black Moon
(Check the DarkSky Placefinder to see what will be visible in your area!)
Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)
April 1 - April 24
August 4 - August 27
November 25 - December 15
Happy Witching!
SOURCES & FURTHER READING:
Bree's Lunar Calendar Series
Bree's Secular Celebrations Series
Moon Info - Full Moon Dates for 2024
Calendar-12 - 2024 Moon Phases
Full Moonology - 2024 Full Moon Calendar
AstroStyle - All the 2024 Full Moons
Your Zodiac Sign - Astrology Calendar 2024
Old Farmer's Almanac - Mercury Retrograde Dates 2023-2024
Lonely Planet - Best Star-gazing Events of 2024
Sea and Sky - Astronomy Calendar of Celestial Events 2024
DarkSky International - Dark Sky Placefinder for Stargazing
Pagan Grimoire - Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar (2024 Edition)
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EDIT: Mercury is stationed direct on Jan 1st, 2024. The source I used which stated it was in retrograde until the 18th had a typo.
EDIT: Fixed the zodiac signs for the full moons using a new source.
Herb's Properties
Basil: money, luck, prosperity, happiness
Bay Leaf: energy, cleansing, can be charged with almost any intention
Camomile: Caring, kindness, luck, growth, self-love growth, confidence, avoiding negativity, happiness
Cinnamon: passion, quick success, fire magick
Chia seeds: Growth, health, kindness, Property
Chilli flakes: Pride, confidence, power, strength, Passion
Cumin: Courage, bravery, protection, loyalty
Dandelion: wishes, charisma, success, good luck
Dill: sexual love, luck, protection
Eucalyptus: cleansing, healing, purifying, relaxing, comfort
Fennel: hate, anger
Flax seeds: Prosperity, growth, new beginnings
Ginger: fiery passion, success, and personal power
Jasmine: love, dreams, sensuality, luxury and kindness
Lavender: love and attraction, purification, relaxation, restful sleep
Nutmeg: luck, Health, Fidelity, Love, Prosperity, comfort, loyalty
Oregano: comfort, love, warmth
Paprika: Pride, confidence, power, strength
Parsley: Cleansing. purification
Peppermint: healing, purification, love and energy, cleansing, prosperity
Poppy seeds: protection, intuition, self-assurance, hexing and cursing
Rose: love, beauty, harmony, romance, attraction
Rosemary: cleansing, purification, wisdom, protection
Sesame seeds: Prosperity, growth, health, nurturing
Spearmint: love, cleansing, renewal, blessing
Sunflower seeds: happiness, growth, joy
Thyme: beauty, strength, courage
Turmeric: confidence, creativity, energy
Vanilla: love and sexuality
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Moon Phases
NEW MOON
Rises at dawn, sets at sunset; for full use of these energies, stick to between this time period.
Moon is exact from the new moon until 3 1/2 days after.
Workings: beauty, health, self-improvement, farms/gardens, job hunting, love/romance, networking, and creative ventures
Purpose: Beginnings
Pagan Holiday: Winter Solstice
Goddess Name: Rosemerta's Moon
Goddess Energy: Goddesses of growth
Offering: Milk and Honey
Theme: Abundance
Tarot Trump: the Fool
CRESCENT
Rises at mid-morning, sets after sunset; best magickal effects between these times.
Moon is 3 1/2 to 7 days after new moon.
Purpose: the movement of the thing
Pagan Holiday: Imbolc
Goddess Name: Brigid's Moon
Goddess Energy: water goddesses
Offering: Candles
Theme: Manifestation
Tarot Trump: The Magician
FIRST QUARTER
Moon rises at noon, sets at midnight; best effects between these times
Moon is 7- 10 1/2 days after new moon
Workings: courage, elemental magick, friends, luck, and motivation.
Purpose: The shape of the thing
Pagan Holiday: Spring Equinox
Goddess Name: Persephone's Moon
Goddess Energy: air goddesses
Offering: Feathers
Theme: Luck
Tarot card: Strength or the Star
GIBBOUS
Moon rises in mid-afternoon, sets around 3 am; best effects between these times
Moon is 10 1/2 -14 days after new moon
Workings: courage, patience, peace, and harmony
Purpose: details
Goddess Name: Nuit's Moon
Goddess Energy: star goddesses
Offering: Ribbons
Theme: Perfection
FULL MOON
Moon rises at sunset, sets at dawn; best effects between these times
Moon is 14-17 1/2 days after the new moon
Workings: artistic endeavors, beauty, health, fitness, change, decisions, children, competition, dreams, families, knowledge, legal undertakings, love, romance, money, motivation, protection, psychic power, self-improvement.
Purpose: completion of a project
Pagan Holiday: Summer Solstice
Goddess Name: Sekhmet's Moon
Goddess Energy: fire goddesses
Offering: flowers
Theme: Power
Tarot Card: the Sun
DISSEMINATING
Moon rising at mid-evening, sets at mid-morning; best effects between these times
Moon is 3 1/2-7 days after the full moon.
Workings: addictions, decisions, divorce, emotions, stress, protection
Purpose: initial destruction
Pagan Holiday: Lammas
Goddess Name: Hecate's Moon
Goddess Energy: earth goddesses
Offering: grain or rice
Theme: reassessment
Tarot Trump: The Tower for destruction
LAST QUARTER
Moon rises at midnight and sets at noon; best effects between these times
Moon is 7-10 1/2 days after the full moon.
Workings: Addictions, divorce, endings, health and healing (banishing), stress, protection, and ancestors.
Purpose: Absolute destruction
Pagan Holiday: Fall Equinox
Goddess Name: The Morrigan's Moon
Goddess Energy: harvest goddesses
Offering: Incense
Theme: Banishing
Tarot Trump: Judgement
BALSAMIC (DARK MOON)
Moon rises at 3 am and sets at mid-afternoon, best effects between these times.
Moon is 10 1/2-14 days after the full moon
Workings: addictions, change, divorce, enemies, justice, obstacles, quarrels, removal, separation, stopping stalkers and theft.
Purpose: Rest
Pagan Holiday: Samhain
Goddess Name: Kali's Moon
Goddess Energy: Dark goddesses
Offering: honesty
Theme: Justice
Tarot Trump: Justice
cr: Hoodwitch
🌊 Subtle Aphrodite Worship 🦪
Make your body wash/shampoo/conditioner rose scented
Have a rose or sweet scented candle that you light (doesn't have to be on an altar)
Create a skin/body care routine
Have perfume/cologne that you dedicate to her
Wear jewelry that reminds you of her
Carry a pocket charm that reminds you of her (dove works well in a Christian household and is a sacred animal of hers)
Keep a small picture of her in your wallet
Have a dove or swan stuffed animal
Have imagery of beaches, seafoam, seashells (especially clams), wings, hearts, swans, pearls, or doves around
Wear a locket with a picture of someone you love or of her
Give compliments to strangers
Drink water regularly and dedicate a glass of it to her
Collect seashells (if possible)
Collect things you simply find pretty
Plan your outfits/wear clothes that make you feel good
Keep a journal of poetry dedicated to Aphrodite and love-related topics; can also be a general positivity journal or diary (maybe a diary in a way of writing letters to her but saying a code name instead of "Aphrodite")
Keep heart-shaped imagery around
Embrace yourself; give yourself love
Forgive yourself of past mistakes
Give yourself compliments; start small if needed; I recommend doing this in a mirror
Pin up pictures of loved ones on a mirror or wall
If possible, burn some incense in honor of her; strawberry always has a great smell to it
Watch a love-focused movie (romantic or platonic)
Listen to or read stories about acts of kindness and love
Paint your nails or wear make-up (if you enjoy those things and are able to)
Listen to music that makes you feel good; dance to it like nobody's watching!
Have a party where you and your friends create drawings, items, or crafts that you can decorate your rooms with c:
Start a flower garden, especially with roses; tend to a plant
Practice compassion, especially towards yourself
Fall asleep/meditate to the sound of ocean waves or singing birds
Listen to/sing love songs!
Spend time with loved ones
Have a friend's night; go out on the town together, watch movies, go camping, etc.
Spend time with your pets
Take a shower/bath, especially with rose petals and candles (SAFELY!!!!)
Visit a nearby ocean or body of water; stand in the water (if safe) and ground yourself there
Write about your crushes
Make a list of qualities you'd like in a partner; make a list of qualities you don't want (like green flags and flags)
Take a walk alongside a beach/body of water
Take care of your personal hygiene
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I may add more to this later, but here is my list of subtle ways to worship Aphrodite so far! Worship can absolutely be discreet, and if it needs to be for safety or the like, know that the gods will almost certainly understand. Take care, y'all! 🩷
Link to Subtle Worship Master list
MOON PHASES
NEW MOON : Setting intentions, taking actions, moving forward, focusing in the increase, starting new ventures, exploring opportunities
WAXING CRESCENT : Redefining goals and taking first actions, consistency, gaining momentum, determination, pushing forward
FIRST QUARTER : Finding the balance between the new goals and habits, expansion, being practical, concentration on goals
WAXING GIBBOUS : Cultivating actions toward goals, improving and readjusting, intensive growth, pushing boundaries
FULL MOON : The energy of completion, gratefulness, cleansing, charging, appreciating progress, psychic work, letting go
WANING GIBBOUS : Giving thanks, decluttering, eliminating negative habits, slowing down, reevaluing goals
LAST QUARTER : Letting go, practicing forgiveness, finding time to relax, cord-cutting, get rid of unhealthy habits and addictions
WANING CRESCENT : Making room for new, rest and surrender, energizing by doing things we love, discharging the health issues
Glamour Witch Tips♡
• use your face wash to cleanse away the negative energy from your day
• say or think healing affirmations while applying your moisturizer
• primer can be used to make good things "stick" to you
• use the application of your foundation to set the intentions for your day and what you hope to accomplish
• use concealer to draw sigils or mask anything you wish to hide
• incorporate color magick with your eyeshadow and lipstick
• enchant your lipstick and lipglosses to make your words have impact
• apply your mascara or eyeliner with the intention of seeing through the bullshit
• braid your hair with whatever intention you see fit (knot magic!)
