Much of magic is about harmony; about harnessing the movements of the planets, and time itself, for the most successful outcome possible. This means choosing the time when the moon is at a certain point in the sky, corresponding with the right day, and possibly even the time of day.
My last post mostly focused on magical correspondences for the days of the week, but I only briefly touched on the subject of moon phases. Since moon phases are an essential consideration for successful magic, I would like to explain some basic information about the phases of the moon, and what they mean.
There are four major moon states that should be understood: Waxing, waning, new, and full.
Most people are fully aware of what the full moon is; it is when the moon is completely illuminated, at her fullest, roundest glowing glory in the night sky. Almost like a pregnancy, this is when your seed of intention, cast at or just after the new moon, should be fulfilled.
The new moon is rarely ever visible to the naked eye. This is when the moon does not appear to be illuminated from Earth. This is when the moon is ready to start a new cycle, and is a perfect time for you to set your intentions or start new projects for what will be the upcoming waxing moon.
Waxing Moon
When the moon is waxing, this is the time between the new moon and full moon. This is when the moon is growing in size and strength, and will appear larger and brighter in the night sky. Waxing moon phase is the time to cast magic intended to bring something to you or increase something in your life; i.e. money/prosperity, love drawing, fertility spells. At this time, the magic you cast will grow with the moon. (Think growth in your life.)
An example: Since Friday is the day for love spells, the first Friday after the new moon would be a highly opportune night to perform a love-drawing spell (just take care that your spell is not aimed at a specific person. See paragraph two in my notes section at the bottom).
Or, for a money drawing spell, cast a spell on the first Thursday after the new moon, perhaps with a green candle to represent growth.
Waning Moon
When the moon is waning, it is decreasing in size. This is the time between the full moon and the new moon. During this period, cast magic that is aimed at ridding something from your life, or sending something away from you. Think certain types of protection spells, such as unhexing or uncrossing spells. If you are interested in doing weight loss spells, or anti-depression or anti-loneliness spells, this would be the most excellent time. The idea is that whatever is plaguing you will shrink along with the moon. (Think letting go of things no longer serving you.)
Example: Saturdays are nights for protection magic. Cast off any hexes that may have been cast, or perform an uncrossing ritual. Taking out time to cleanse your aura by including sea salt in your bathwater or shower scrubs is very wise at this time.
The universe is made up of many energies. Learning each type of energy and its phases will help you to to better connect and align them, which will ultimately give your spells stronger power. Stronger spells, of course, mean stronger outcomes!
Notes: According to Karen Harrison, who wrote the fascinating guide for astrological herbal magic, The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook, the waxing moon is the time when we should cast magic intended to influence the world around us, just as a growing moon is outwardly affecting our world. The waning moon is a time to return within to oneself, to receive wisdom, or to develop intuition.
It is very important that the magic you cast does not affect the free will of others. Trying to influence the free will of another is a form of serious psychic manipulation. I can tell you from personal experience that this is a very torturous thing to do to another, and I do not condone this type of magic in any way. Keep in mind that everything you send out will return to you in one form or another, and may even affect your loved ones. Cast spells wisely! None of this is a game.
Blessings,
~Lapis Asetia~
Monday, May 4, 2015
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Magical Days
When working with magic, one of the most important elements, besides your will, is making sure you choose the right day of the week and the correct moon phase for your spell.
So many elements go into creating and/or performing a spell, and the preparation and anticipation is at least half of what is going to give your craft the power it needs to be effective. Always check the correspondences for the type of magic you want to perform. Each day of the week has its own energy, and the moon--whether waxing, waning, full, or new--can give an incredible boost to your work. Equally important are the colors you incorporate into the spell; whether with candles, fabric used for mojo/conjure bags, etc. (If you want to know more about the type of stones to use for magic, that is a vast subject that will require an entire separate post!)
When it comes to the moon phases in magic, the terms waxing and waning typically describe when you'll want to do certain spells. The waxing phase is when the moon is growing in size (at least, the lighted part, the part that we see from earth). This is the time, from after the new moon until the full moon, to do spells involving growth, or bringing something to you. Examples are prosperity spells, love spells.
The waning moon phase is the period from after the full moon, until the new moon, when the moon is reducing in size. This is the time to do spells when you wish to shed something, or send something away from you. Examples are uncrossing spells, cleansing rituals, anything that involves "casting out" something.
Below is a list of days of the week and the type of magic that is best performed on those days. I've also listed a corresponding color, but different belief systems and paths may not use the same colors. This is just what I have read and been taught, and what has seemed to work for me in the past.
Sunday-- Health magic, spells concerning male issues, spirituality.
magic color: orange
Monday-- Spells regarding dreams, psychism, and female issues.
magic color: blue
Tuesday-- On this day, you can perform spells that require aggressive energy. Also good for marriage spells, and healing disagreements.
magic color: red
Wednesday-- Communication spells, spirit connection and communication.
magic color yellow
Thursday-- Money spells. Legal & financial, expansion, growth, prosperity, luck.
magic color: green, purple
Friday-- Love and beauty spells. Also friendship spells. Lots of "goddess energy" on this day, which is named for Freya, the Norse goddess of love, lust, and beauty.
magic color: red (for passion), pink (for romance/love), yellow or green may also be used in love spells.
Saturday-- Protection magic, reversal spells. Also for hexing and cursing (though I do not condone those types of spells.)
magic color: black.
*white can be used in place of any color, although it is typically a color of protection. It's all about the intent you put behind it, however!
**In my personal experience, using a light or royal purple in spells regarding psychic issues or dreams is very empowering to them. Try to avoid dark purple, which is typically used in spells of domination.
I hope this list helps you in your spell casting! I would be happy to answer any questions you might have, to the best of my ability.
~Blessings,~
Lapis Asetia
So many elements go into creating and/or performing a spell, and the preparation and anticipation is at least half of what is going to give your craft the power it needs to be effective. Always check the correspondences for the type of magic you want to perform. Each day of the week has its own energy, and the moon--whether waxing, waning, full, or new--can give an incredible boost to your work. Equally important are the colors you incorporate into the spell; whether with candles, fabric used for mojo/conjure bags, etc. (If you want to know more about the type of stones to use for magic, that is a vast subject that will require an entire separate post!)
When it comes to the moon phases in magic, the terms waxing and waning typically describe when you'll want to do certain spells. The waxing phase is when the moon is growing in size (at least, the lighted part, the part that we see from earth). This is the time, from after the new moon until the full moon, to do spells involving growth, or bringing something to you. Examples are prosperity spells, love spells.
The waning moon phase is the period from after the full moon, until the new moon, when the moon is reducing in size. This is the time to do spells when you wish to shed something, or send something away from you. Examples are uncrossing spells, cleansing rituals, anything that involves "casting out" something.
Below is a list of days of the week and the type of magic that is best performed on those days. I've also listed a corresponding color, but different belief systems and paths may not use the same colors. This is just what I have read and been taught, and what has seemed to work for me in the past.
Sunday-- Health magic, spells concerning male issues, spirituality.
magic color: orange
Monday-- Spells regarding dreams, psychism, and female issues.
magic color: blue
Tuesday-- On this day, you can perform spells that require aggressive energy. Also good for marriage spells, and healing disagreements.
magic color: red
Wednesday-- Communication spells, spirit connection and communication.
magic color yellow
Thursday-- Money spells. Legal & financial, expansion, growth, prosperity, luck.
magic color: green, purple
Friday-- Love and beauty spells. Also friendship spells. Lots of "goddess energy" on this day, which is named for Freya, the Norse goddess of love, lust, and beauty.
magic color: red (for passion), pink (for romance/love), yellow or green may also be used in love spells.
Saturday-- Protection magic, reversal spells. Also for hexing and cursing (though I do not condone those types of spells.)
magic color: black.
*white can be used in place of any color, although it is typically a color of protection. It's all about the intent you put behind it, however!
**In my personal experience, using a light or royal purple in spells regarding psychic issues or dreams is very empowering to them. Try to avoid dark purple, which is typically used in spells of domination.
I hope this list helps you in your spell casting! I would be happy to answer any questions you might have, to the best of my ability.
~Blessings,~
Lapis Asetia
Thursday, March 19, 2015
What Is Gossamer Moon?
I was recently inspired to create a blog in which to chronicle come of my spiritual interests; as the header states, "mystical and magical musings". I understand this blog won't be for everyone, and that is fine. My only request for you, then, is to be kind, be mature, and move on if you don't like what you read here.
Who am I? Besides an unanswerable question that I no longer bother to answer for myself (but keep exploring possibilities), let me introduce myself. Lapis Asetia is not my real name, but the name I would like to be known as here. I am pagan, but not Wiccan--I follow my own path, seeking advice from myriad deities, straying from most religious paths organized by others. As a practitioner of magic, I would call myself an "eclectic witch", as I do what feels right for my heart and soul, combining bits and pieces of teachings that resonate with me.
What kind of magic do I do? Again, I don't follow one specific magical path. I LOVE candle magic, hoodoo, and herbal magic. As I'm also a perfumer, working with essential oils is always a joyously sensuous experience. I would like to work more with creating incense and magical soaps. I am fanatical about stones, and highly interested in crystal therapy.
Along the path which led me to who I am today, I drew inspiration from blogs written by other practitioners of magic, who offered tips and advice, taught me the important rules of respect that must be employed by any witch, and even supplied formulas that got me started. It's my hope to pass on and share information I have gained, that I may help others who are also attempting to find their way along their spiritual journeys. I hope to learn more from my readers, as well, as the path of a witch is one which is always expanding and growing throughout life.
Thank you for stopping by, for reading, and for understanding. I hope you will read future posts, let me know what you would like to see! Enjoy.
*~Blessings,~*
Lapis Asetia
Who am I? Besides an unanswerable question that I no longer bother to answer for myself (but keep exploring possibilities), let me introduce myself. Lapis Asetia is not my real name, but the name I would like to be known as here. I am pagan, but not Wiccan--I follow my own path, seeking advice from myriad deities, straying from most religious paths organized by others. As a practitioner of magic, I would call myself an "eclectic witch", as I do what feels right for my heart and soul, combining bits and pieces of teachings that resonate with me.
What kind of magic do I do? Again, I don't follow one specific magical path. I LOVE candle magic, hoodoo, and herbal magic. As I'm also a perfumer, working with essential oils is always a joyously sensuous experience. I would like to work more with creating incense and magical soaps. I am fanatical about stones, and highly interested in crystal therapy.
Along the path which led me to who I am today, I drew inspiration from blogs written by other practitioners of magic, who offered tips and advice, taught me the important rules of respect that must be employed by any witch, and even supplied formulas that got me started. It's my hope to pass on and share information I have gained, that I may help others who are also attempting to find their way along their spiritual journeys. I hope to learn more from my readers, as well, as the path of a witch is one which is always expanding and growing throughout life.
Thank you for stopping by, for reading, and for understanding. I hope you will read future posts, let me know what you would like to see! Enjoy.
*~Blessings,~*
Lapis Asetia
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