every time i try to stay on task and finish one of these entries before it gets too far away from me, life always rips me away at the last moment. but here i am, a few days away from completing my first year as a practicing Serenitist [which if memory serves me, happened to be on Lady Uranus’ birthday, no less!] so to get you guys amped up for her upcoming birthday on the 27th, here’s my suggestions on how best to utilize Lady Uranus in your practice, after the cut!
Prayer
Speed/Haste - while Lady Pluto governs Time in general, i mentioned in Her writeup that i feel that asking Her assistance in bringing something you ask for quickly is not really in Her Realm of Influence- She is someone who reminds you that everything comes at its preordained time. but let’s say you can’t POSSIBLY wait and you would like a hand in bringing your desires to fruition as quickly as you dare to hope. Lady Uranus loves the thrill of moving quickly, so these requests are right up Her alley. just remember hastiness has its own consequences!
Drive - pardon the pun, but as Lady Uranus always pushes Herself to be the best in Her races, She’ll do the same for you if there’s something you also want to excel at, but may be lacking the energy to see it through.
Confidence - put simply, everybody either wants to BE Lady Uranus, or DATE Her! She simply exudes this confident aura that is magnetic to everyone She encounters, and She is very rarely unsure of Herself or Her motivations in life. if you need to feel comfortable in your own skin, or reinforce that you are indeed the business, Lady Uranus can help with that.
Gender/Sexuality Expression - as i alluded to before, Lady Uranus’ ease of gender and sexual expression is precisely what has endeared Her to millions of LBGTQIA+ people around the world. She’s the perfect Lady to turn to for support if you are someone who identifies as... well, anything non-cis, to put it bluntly, as Lady Uranus is definitely above labels.
Courage - all the Ladies possess a certain amount of courage, this is true, so why am i singling out Lady Uranus? it’s Her fearlessness in battle that makes her a terrifying force to be reckoned with, and Her daring that allows Her to shoulder some pretty heavy decision-making in the series, with choices that border on cruel and downright traitorous. but She goes through with them because She so firmly believes that this is the only way to make things right. She’s not afraid to make the hard choices- even the controversial ones- and that naturally requires an impressive amount of courage. so if you ever find yourself needing to do the same, call on Her.
Amorous Devotion - naturally shared with her partner, Lady Neptune. Her flirtatious nature aside, Lady Uranus is often pretty clear about who She REALLY loves, and puts Her lover’s happiness and well-being above nearly everything else. She is a natural fit for those seeking to reinforce already strong romantic ties.
Offerings and Altar Adornments
Candles - Navy Blue and Gold like her fuku colors.
Incense - Bergamot and Sandalwood are my personal favorites, as very gender-neutral scents. however i also feel that water lotuses or lily-based scents would work well to, as they would remind Lady Uranus of her beloved Neptune.
Charms and Tokens - as usual, anything directly related to Lady Uranus will work here, like a representation of her Space Sword, or any long blade, really. alternatively, you could channel your inner Lady Neptune and opt to include a piece of art that reminds you of Her [or paint something yourself!] while i like the idea of a key to a fancy sports car or a motorcycle, would be a lot harder to acquire if you don’t already own one, though!
Uranus’ planetary symbol is of course, a given.
Stones - in no particular order, here are some suggestions:
Fire Opal [as a Uranus-specific stone]
Lapis Lazuli [a dark blue, Aquarius-centric stone]
Gold [like for Venus, a status symbol and an increase of one’s physical power]
Tiger’s Eye [to obtain strength and courage in difficult times]
Lithium Quartz [as a stone that inspires luxury and passion in long-standing relationships]
Apatite [to promote and maintain one’s drive and energy]
today i found myself wanting to protect a family under threat of being torn apart. so i wrote a spell to ward off the looming danger, provide peace and bind them together as the loving family they have become.
You Will Need:
a suitable incense for protection [i chose Lavender for its additional calming properties]
a icon representing a happy family [i used the 10 of Chalices tarot card from the Initiatory Golden Dawn deck]
a crystal grid promoting love, stability and any other virtue you wish to bless your intended subjects with:
For Serenitist practitioners, i’d tailor your crystal grid to stones representative of a family in the Sailor Moon franchise- bonus points if it matches the demographic of your target. for a family with a mom and dad figure, use crystals representing Sailor Moon/The Silver Lady, Tuxedo Mask/The Golden Lord and Chibiusa/The Small Lady. For a same-sex/non-binary family, use crystals representing Ladies Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and Saturn.
Optional- a wand of Selenite for focus-based charging. Your own fingers will do just as fine otherwise!
Start by casting a circle via the Ginzuishou Purification Ritual to cleanse yourself before you start. If you have the selenite wand, keep it in your hand as you do so, and allow the cleansing energy to flow through you and into the stone [as an extension of your arm] for further amplification.
Lay out your chosen icon and incense burner above it. Tap the icon with the selenite wand/your hand to infuse the card with the blessing energies of the crystal. Reflect on the names and faces of the family you are seeking to protect- be sure that you can see them clearly in your mind’s eye.
I bring to you now a family,
[their first names here], they all be,
a loving unit in deed and name,
it be my will, this state, remain.
Lay out your crystal grid around the icons to act as a binding protective barrier around the subjects of your spell, and tap each crystal upon mentioning their namesake with the selenite wand for an extra boost to their natural energies. In my case I’m using the Outer Senshi as my chosen guardians, and chose crystals according to their alignments or associations.
Ladies of the Outer Star-
Protect this family from afar
From the terror that which they face,
By Pluto’s care and Neptune’s grace.
By Uranus’ passion and Saturn’s will,
remain bonded, from all threats of ill,
May this darkness flee from your door
And trouble you and yours no more.
Finally light your chosen incense. Visualize your wishes traveling through the smoke to their intended destination and forming an impenetrable barrier around their home and their persons. See in your mind’s eye that they are guarded, bonded and safe- and most of all, happy.
With this lit, my spell is cast,
Beyond its burning, I bid it last-
The fate you fear, will never be,
You will remain, a family.
Now you can bid the spirits of the Ladies you’ve called well and send their protective energies off in a similar fashion.
Uranus, Neptune- now depart!
Pluto and Saturn- your work now starts!
Bring my beloveds lasting peace,
So that all their troubles can finally cease.
Banish this looming negativity
As I will it, so let it be!
At this time you can close the Ginzuishou Purification Ritual. Allow the incense to burn away before you clear your altar/working space.
I performed this spell not too long ago, and by this time tomorrow I expect to have an answer regarding this family’s outcome. I hope that I will have good news to share!
If anyone would like me to share an alternate using The Royal Family as their family signifier I’ll be more than happy to. And I hope this is in a format that anyone can use regardless of their spiritual leanings- as I always say, intent is key.
