Month Magic. As discussed in this post Season Magic, seasons, moonphases and days of the Week can help boost magical energies, well, so can Months! Here are the best spells and things to keep in mind during the month.
January- fresh starts, protection, inner workings (shadow work), set intentions, and reflection. Crystals: garnet, clear quartz and hematite. Herbs: rosemary, thyme and pine. Colors: White and silver. Deities: Janus (the Roman two faced god of doors, Transitions).
February- purification, renewal, setting intentions for growth, light, fertility and cleansing the home. Crystals: Amethyst, rose quartz and jasper. Herbs: lavender, passion flower, vetiver, hyssop, and Sage. Colors: red, white, pink. Deities: Brighid (celtic goddess of light and fertility).
March- Rebirth, balance and growth, balance if Light and Darkness. Crystals: aquamarine and bloodstone. Herbs: nettles and daffodils. Colors: green, pink, yellow, purple, light blue. Deities: Eostre (Goddess if spring and growth).
April- manifestation, active growth, planting the seeds. Crystals: clear quartz, diamond, rose quartz, emerald, jade. Herbs: rose, lavender, basil, thyme, daisy and sweet pea. Colors: pink, purple, blue, pastels. Deities: Aphrodite (Venus), Artemis and Eostre.
May- Passion, vitality, and Sensuality. Crystals: emerald, carnelian, malachite. Herbs: hawthorn, rose and lily of the valley. Colors: yellow, white, Red, green. Deities: The Horned God, Aphrodite (Venus), Freya.
June- Vitality, success, and protection. Crystals: sunstone, citrine, tigers eye, moonstone. Herbs: st. John's wort, lavender, mint and oak. Colors: lavender, white, cream, pale orange. Crystals: moonstone, pearl, Alexanderite, citrine. Herbs: lavender, mint, and Yarrow. Deities: Vesta, Fortuna, and Bellona, Juna, Jupiter, and Carna.
July- fruition, manifestation, home, family, inner healing, self expression and leadership. Crystals: ruby, carnelian, sunstone and moonstone. Herbs: sunflower, chamomile, basil, lavender, mugwort. Colors: gold, yellow, orange, silver, white. Deities: Apollo, Ra, Lugh, Hestia and Juno.
August- abundance, gratitude, and first harvest. Crystals: peridot, saradonyx, spinel, citrine, carnelian, moss agate, tigers eye. Herbs: rosemary, basil, Sage, chamomile, mugwort, cinnamon. Colors: gold, yellow, orange, red, brown, deep green. Deities: Lugh, Demeter, Ceres, Tailtiu, Apollo, Sekhmet, Vulcan, Astrea.
September- gathering, gratitude, transition, honoring the earth. Herbs: apple, Sage, rosemary, chamomile, wheat, grain, Heather. Crystals: sapphire, carnelian, moss agate, amber and lapis lazuli. Colors: deep green, russet, gold, brown, copper, maroon, and orange. Deities: Demeter, Ceres, Persephone, Mabon, Pomona, Ma'at.
October- ancestor work, harvest, release. Crystals: opal, obsidian, smokey quartz, labradorite. Herbs: mugwort, pomegranate, patchouli, clove and Marigold. Colors: black, orange, purple and silver. Deities: Hecate, The Morrighan, Osiris, Cernunnos.
November- shadow work, ancestor work, gratitude, introspection, stillness, silence and internal fortification. Crystals: topaz, citrine, obsidian, petrified wood, hematite. Herbs: sage, elderberry, mullien, yew. Colors: grey, deep blue, black, silver. Deities: Hecate, the norns, Anubis and Holda.
December- Rebirth of light, hospitality, warmth, hibernation. Crystals: blue zicron, tanzanite, clear quartz, bloodstone, and garnet. Herbs: pine, fir, mistletoe, holly, frankincense, and Myrrh. Colors: crimson, gold, forest green, and white. Deities: the Oak King, Brighid, and Saturn.
