Cosmic & Celestial Witchcraft 101 ✧
One of the most asked questions I have received over the years is something along the lines of "what is cosmic witchcraft and where do I sign up?" Here's some info and tips from yours truly!
Note: this is an edited and revamped version of a post I made back in like, 2016-2017.
What is a cosmic witch? Who can be a cosmic witch?
Anyone can be a cosmic witch! The main aspects of cosmic witchcraft include working with the various celestial bodies included in the cosmos, and harnessing energy from them depending upon your intent. If you feel drawn to the cosmos and the vastness of outer space, then cosmic witchcraft is definitely for you!
What aspects of cosmic witchcraft are you most drawn to?
Is it your fascination with outer space? Is it the desire for a spiritual relationship with the cosmos? Maybe you just don't really vibe with other practices. Or maybe you just really like the planets!
Which celestial bodies can you work with?
This ranges from planets, to stars, to constellations, and various deep space objects. Each celestial body has its own set of correspondences and associations, some that may resonate more with you than others.
If you're at a loss on which celestial body to begin working with, it could be helpful to find your dominant planet by calculating your birth chart, or natal chart. birth charts show the alignment of the planets and other celestial bodies at the time of your birth. Each person has a dominant planet, which can be found in some of the more detailed birth charts that you can complete online.
To find your dominant planet, go to Astro.com > click “extended chart selection” on the right hand side > fill out the necessary information > choose “Pullen/Astrolog” > from the dropdown menu, select “simple chart delineation by Walter Pullen” > scroll about ½ or ¾ of the way down the page until you find a section that lists the total percentages of the planets present in your chart > the planet with the highest percentage would be considered your dominant planet.
What kind of spells can you perform?
Each celestial body has their own set of correspondences to choose from depending on your intent.
That being said, the types of spells you can perform when practicing cosmic witchcraft are endless -
Draw planetary symbols as sigils, or combine them to represent more than one intention
Make spell jars or sachets using ingredients that represent various planets or celestial bodies
Perform glamour & bath magic using [skin safe] cosmic spell ingredients
Burn loose incense or herbs that represent the planets
Make powders that represent the planets to be used in spell jars, sachets, or to be sprinkled in a desired area
Charge water with celestial energy
Turn your charged water into a consumable potion
What kind of tools can you use?
With Cosmic Witchcraft, you’re free to use whatever tools you like, as they all have some kind of association to the cosmos. This includes herbs, essential oils, and crystals, to name a few.
Spell timing in cosmic witchcraft can be considered in a multitude of ways -
Planetary hours (the hours of the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, etc.)
Lunar phases (waning, waxing, full, new, etc.)
Planetary aspects and alignments (sextile, trine, conjunction, square, etc.)
Planetary placements (whether a planet is transiting through a certain zodiac sign)
Various times of day (sunrise, daylight, noon, evening, twilight, nighttime, midnight, etc.)
During Meteor Showers or Eclipses
Cosmic witchcraft can be performed literally anywhere, whether it’s inside or outside. You don’t necessarily have to be outside under the night sky to successfully perform a cosmic spell or harness cosmic energy. You don't even need a telescope!
When performing cosmic magic indoors (which is me 98% of the time), you can totally use some visual or auditory tools to help you out; i.e. spacey music, a picture of space on your computer, a space poster on the wall behind your altar, etc. Basically just using something as a focal point, especially for aphantasic witches or witches who don't utilize visualization in their practice.
Actively practicing cosmic witchcraft not only involves spellwork, but seemingly mundane tasks as well -
Learn to harness the power of the cosmos to not only perform spells but also to charge, empower, and enchant objects
Learn to shield and protect yourself using cosmic energy
Set up an altar dedicated to the cosmos and your practice
Do arts and crafts that can be used as active spell components or as objects to represent the cosmos
Wear jewelry, clothing, or accessories to represent the cosmos
Draw planetary symbols, sigils, or constellations on yourself
Employ cosmic energy for aid in divination
Learn about the scientific aspect of the celestial bodies you're working with
Spend time with the stars and night sky
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