The Sun - the star of our solar system - is at its strongest position in the sky all month, bringing light and illuminating the darkest corners of our psyche! In fact, anything we begin on March 20th carries a vibration of strength and drive, making Wednesday a powerful moment for setting intentions for the next twelve months.
When analyzing the chart of the Spring Equinox 2024, the Sun is preparing to form a sextile with Pluto, the Planet of Magnetism and Power. This first connection that the Sun makes with Shaman Pluto sets us up for an epic positive transformation - especially if we are completely confident with our powers of manifestation. After all, Pluto's energy does not mess around, it knows what it wants and grabs it without hesitation.
If you are completely sure that you are worthy of abundance, the following magnetizing spell is for you!
A Magnetizing Spring Spell
You will need a jar, bay leaves, dried flowers, a red candle, and a pen and paper. Begin by setting the mood in your space and with a pointy tool, carve the symbol of money in your red candle. Next, light the candle and drop some of your wax in the jar as you imagine the light of the Sun illuminating the jar and wax.
Write your full name on a piece of paper and begin adding flowers, hearts, and the symbol of money all around your name. Add the dried flowers to your jar as you imagine a beam of green light illuminating the jar, surrounding you with never-ending abundance. Put the paper in the jar and next, add the bay leaves on top of it after charging each one of them with your intention. Sit down to meditate while gazing at the fire’s candle until it burns down completely or until it feels right to you. End the ritual with the following mantra: “Like the Sun, I am reborn today, magnetizing all my desires in the astrological year ahead.”
Aries: You might be spending more time than normal, perhaps working on your personal healing, your sense of spirituality, or maybe getting cozy with someone!
Taurus: Get out there - because networking could bring a lot of sweet things your way. Try attending all the events and get-togethers you get invited to!
Gemini: Career-related rewards could be in store for you, making this a good time to apply for jobs or ask for that promotion you so deserve.
Cancer: Embracing a spirit of adventure can bring all sorts of opportunities for pleasure! It’s a good time to travel, study, and learn new things.
Leo: Your closest and most intimate relationships will deepen, bringing you true rapport. You might also become obsessed with someone or solving a mystery, so watch out!
Virgo: Relationships of all kinds receive goddess-like help. It’s a great time to take a relationship to the next level or find love, so put yourself out there!
Libra: Your productivity will be at its highest of the entire year, so focus on making stuff happen! It’s also a good time to begin health and wellness regimes.
Scorpio: This is one of the best times of the year to find romance, as your charm will skyrocket. If already partnered, focus on having more fun with your darling.
Sagittarius: Your home and private life will receive the sweet vibes, getting you closer to family or your chosen tribe. It’s a great time to remodel or work on DIY projects.
Capricorn: Your ability to express yourself is highlighted now, making this a good time to ask the universe what you want by writing and voicing your desires.
Aquarius: You could receive a raise, bonus, or more money in your bank account. Or at least feel like your finances are stabilizing - congratulations!
Pisces: All eyes are on you - making the next three weeks ideal for boosting your hairstyle or your overall look. Dating and friendships should flow easily, too.
Arriving on Sunday, March 10th at 1:00 a.m., the New Moon in Pisces activates the powers of Neptune, the Planet of Magic and Fantasy. Very few of us will be able to escape this lunation’s hypnotizing effects - after all, Neptune is known for having that power on our psyche. This means that not everything that seems real is, meaning that we should practice discernment in our communication as well as our actions. On the more magical side, the watery and absorbent nature of this lunation is ideal for seeking the dissolution of what we no longer wish to exist. If you hold any fears, illusions, or resentments, offer them into the abyss with the ritual below.
New Moon in Pisces Ritual
You will need either purple or pink flowers, an image of Neptune (or Poseidon), and a source of water: a river, pond, lake, or bowl of water.
Once you have found the right setting for your ritual, create a sacred space by forming a circle with your flowers and walking around it in a clockwise or circular motion. As you do this, imagine a protective blue bubble cleansing your energy, washing away any negative influences. Next, sit in the middle of the circle and begin taking a few cleansing and deep breaths.
Grab the image of Neptune in your hands while repeating the following mantra: “Neptune, Water God, I offer you the fears and illusions that no longer serve me. I pray you take them away and dissolve them before the new astrological year begins.” Lastly, grab each one of the flowers, infuse them with whatever you want to leave behind, and throw them in the water. End your ritual by practicing a moment of silence and gratitude.
Whenever trying to move or act, it could feel as if we are running through water! Another effect would be finding ourselves unmotivated due to a lack of focus. On the positive side, it can be a great alignment for meditation, ritual work, as well as creative endeavors and projects. Being the Sign of Vision, mermaid-like Pisces inspires us to work with colors as well as our psychic energy. This week, find inspiration and alignment by performing the Color Magic Ritual below!
Color Magic Ritual
You will need a set of crayons or markers, scissors, paper sheets, a piece of Selenite, and two white candles.
Begin by setting the mood by turning your favorite high-vibe playlist on. Then, grab the piece of Selenite and pass it around all your items to clean them from any lingering vibes as you imagine a white beam of light coming from the sky. Next, light your two candles while loudly repeating the mantra: “I invoke my muse within to come out and play with me.” Grab your paper sheets and cut seven medium circles and with the crayons, color each of them with one of the seven colors below. Once you are finished, lay down and put them over your seven chakras in the following order:
Root Chakra: Red - Self-preservation
Sacral Chakra: Orange - Sensual Pleasures & Relationships
Solar Plexus Chakra: Yellow - Creativity & Power
Heart Chakra: Green - Heart & Feelings
Throat Chakra: Light Blue - Self-expression & Awareness
Third Eye Chakra: Indigo - Intuition
The Crown Chakra: Violet - Connection with Source
Now, you are prepared to enter a deep meditative state! Begin by focusing on each chakra, starting at the Root and ending at the Crown, as you imagine a beam of light shining in the color of each particular chakra. Spend as long as you can in each chakra while you imagine that area of your life flowing in perfect rhythm. When you finish the meditation, thank the universe while imagining a wave of healing water washing over you. Keep your colorful circles to repeat this meditation whenever you need some grounding and nurturing, cosmic support.
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Since this conjunction won’t happen again in 2023, the commitments we do now have the ability to carry us into the entire year and even further. We can even see this as laying a strong foundation for a personal project that will develop over time and become stronger as time progresses. Whether you want to learn how to meditate, read the Tarot, or develop a steady ritual practice, Saturn will hear your call, helping you stick to whatever you desire to set an intention around. The ritual below pulls the power of these four cosmic forces, helping you craft a contract that functions as the glue between your body and the universe!
The Ritual
For this ritual, you'll need a dark blue candle, pen, paper, and Eucalyptus oil. Begin by adding a drop of the oil in each one of your seven chakras. From bottom to top: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and lastly, crown chakra.
Next, write a list of what you hope to achieve concerning your spiritual practice in the next six months. As a master teacher planet, Saturn likes a well-structured plan, so take into consideration the actions you plan on taking, while also noting where you could use some extra help from the universe.
Once you feel like you have a well-laid plan, begin anointing your candle with the oil from top to bottom, and after lighting it, repeat the following mantra nine times: "I commit to develop my spiritual practice; I reclaim my connection with the universe.”
Lastly, add a few drops of the oil to the letter, sign it, and place it in your ritual space or sanctuary corner.
It’s a Full Moon week, and in true lunar nature, the energies will hit climax! Arriving on Saturday, February 24th at 4:30 a.m., the Moon in Virgo will sit across the Pisces Sun. Out of all the polarities of the Zodiac, this is by far the most sensitive one, as Virgo rules the body and Pisces rules the spirit. As the energy becomes amplified this weekend, focusing on activities that connect the mind with the body and the spirit will be key. Chakra meditations via candle rituals, salted cleansing baths, and beach strolls are the vibe now!
We experience a Full Moon in Virgo during Pisces season every single year. But what is different about this year’s Virgo Full Moon is that it features a rare astrological meet-up between Chiron and the Lunar North Node of Destiny in Aries. This is incredibly significant, as Chiron is representative of our collective wound and the Lunar Node functions as an amplifier. Chiron, to some astrologer's belief, also happens to rule Virgo.
This is not a new type of energy, as Chiron entered Aries in 2019 and will remain there until 2027. When Chiron is in Aries, we collectively experience a time of deep, intense healing related to personal identity, individuality, and masculine energy. And this week, we will witness events that push us to overcome that wound. While this is not an easy task, it is the key to not only heal ourselves, but also the world around us.
In mythology, Chiron was a Centaur — half-horse, half-human — who is thought to have been the first astrologer ever! Carrying a physical as well as a spiritual wound, Chiron became a teacher and a healer. Its myth is not only representative of the human ability to overcome pain, but also a metaphor that shows how to help others and save them from their own suffering.
Since Chiron is in Aries (the sign of the self), at this powerful Full Moon, we can turn pain into power, as long as we heal our own personal wounds — and how they relate to personal identity, individuality, and masculine energy. Below is how!
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Represented by two Fish swimming in two opposite directions, Pisces is one of three dual signs, if not the most! Ruled by both, Neptune and Jupiter, its influence brings vibrations of collective oneness, unconditional compassion, and a profound connection with the universe. At its lowest vibration, however, Pisces energy can see us run in too many different directions, feeling lost and confused about our path.
Sticking to its dual nature, Pisces season 2023 will activate the energy of two very different planets: Saturn and Neptune. While Saturn is about structure, responsibility, and building a strong foundation — Neptune is about dissolution, spiritual transcendence, and magic. For this reason, we can expect the first part of Pisces season to have a serious tone to it, when we are supposed to work hard towards our goals. The second part will be more about allowing ourselves to rest more, daydream, and truly enjoy a feeling of floating in nothingness.
To set us up for success as we close this astrological year, the following ritual affirmations can help us align with these encountered influences.
Pisces Season & Saturn Ritual Affirmations
February 21 - March 6
“What I am currently building in my life will become my legacy.”
“When I act on my dreams, I am one step closer to their fruition.”
“The obstacles along my path are opportunities for self-mastery.”
"I have dreamed beautiful dreams; now I am ready to manifest them."
“When I am aligned with my path, the universe opens doors in front of me.”
“Boundaries are not only healthy, they are necessary for long-term happy relationships.”
Pisces Season & Neptune Ritual Affirmations
March 11 - March 19
“I am one with the universe.”
“My intuition is my superpower.”
“What I focus my energy on expands.”
"My imagination knows no boundaries."
“Crying isn’t bad, it is healing and cleansing.”
“The same compassion I have for others I have for myself.”
"I am a spiritual being living a human experience—and I love it!"
“I dissolve any doubts I have ever had about my personal power.”
In the practice of Planetary Magick, we always work with the planet that is currently in its strongest placement by Zodiac sign. During this year’s Valentine’s festivities, the Moon will take the reins of the sky, while traveling in its absolute favorite sign to be in — which is Taurus. While Valentine's Day gets off to an intense start with the Moon forming intense aspects to other planets in the morning, the vibe melts into a delicious symphony of sounds by the time the evening arrives. Tonight, the Moon harmonizes with Saturn and Jupiter, creating rapport and long-term contentment. To make the best of this combination, we have crafted a Moon Magick Love Spell to Attract Love.
Moon Magick Love Spell
For optimal results, this magick spell should be done between Wednesday, February 14th at 7:02 a.m. and Friday, February 16th at 11:38 a.m. Pacific Time, while the Moon is in Taurus.
You will need two silver candles, a selenite wand, Rose essential oil, and a cord.
Begin by passing the Selenite wand around each one of the candles two times to clear from them any lingering vibes. Next, begin dressing the candles with the Rose essential oil from top to bottom and put them in fire-safe holders. Grab your cord and unite them while saying the mantra: “That the eternal light of the Moon unites us, if not now, by the next three Full Moons.” Next, light your candle while taking several deep breaths, imagining that you are exhaling negativity and self-doubt and inhaling infinite love from the universe.
As the candles burn down, imagine three different scenarios in which you are united with the person of your dreams. Perhaps imagine meeting them, someone introducing them to you, or you running into their online profile. As you visualize these moments, allow for the candles to fully burn, and lastly, leave the remaining wax outside to charge under the moonlight.
Add to your calendar to check back on the results of this spell by the April 23rd Full Pink Moon, which happens in the opposite sign, Scorpio.
The Dragon: Being the only mythological creature in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon represents great power, good luck, prosperity, and strength. It guides us in seeing one’s true self, getting us back in touch with concepts of courage and vision.
The Wood Element: Representing growth, renewal, and vitality, Wood is the element of spring; it brings the creative urge to achieve, associated with stability and the capacity to look forward, plan, and make decisions in order to expand.
The Wood Dragon: This combination is set to bring evolution, improvement, and abundance, making it the perfect time for courageously revitalizing new beginnings and setting the foundation for long-term success. It is a time to embrace self-authority and dare to travel to places few have been!
Year of the Wood Dragon Ritual
You will need an image of a Dragon, red flowers, a red candle, a hand mirror, and five wishes for the Chinese New Year.
Begin by setting up near a window that faces outdoors. Light your red candle as you imagine a beam of golden light coming through the window glass and taking over the entire room as well as your aura. Once you feel empowered, say the following mantra five times: “I awaken my inner dragon and along with it, the sacred intelligence of my soul.”
Next, grab the Dragon image and set an intention for the year ahead. After expressing your desire, connect with Dragon energy by looking super deeply at the image, noticing its colors, movement, and demeanor. Then, grab the mirror and stare at your own eyes as if you were staring into the Dragon’s eyes. What do the Dragon’s eyes say about your desire? Take note of any visions or images that come your way.
Repeat this last step four more times, with each of your wishes that can develop over the next twelve months. Lastly, end the ritual by leaving five red flowers outside your window as an offering to the Dragon’s soul.
For the past two months (since November 2), Vesta Retrograde in Gemini brought scenarios in which we had to be quiet — or at least toned down — about our opinions. And the truth is that most of us (especially women) have work to do when it comes to self-expression. Now, as Vesta goes direct on Thursday, February 8, we can begin opening our throat chakras, liberating information that has been stuck and repressed. If you are ready to express yourself, the following rituals are for you!
Monday: Ruled by the Moon, today is about getting those feelings off your chest. Write a letter to anyone who you never had the chance to talk to. When you’re finished, read it to yourself while looking in the mirror—and then, burn it outside under the moonlight.
Tuesday: Ruled by Mars, today is about action and movement, so dive into a yoga practice and do poses that open the throat chakra: Cobra Pose, Cat-Cow, Bow Pose, Camel Pose, Shoulder stand, Fish Pose, and Lion’s Breath.
Wednesday: Ruled by Mercury, journal and repeat the following mantras five times: “When I express myself authentically, my opinion always matters.” “My voice is my vehicle for my thoughts to truly make an impact.”
Thursday: Ruled by optimistic Jupiter, turn a high-vibrational playlist on today and meditate while visualizing the color light blue clearing your throat chakra, cleaning away any insecurities and stuck energy from the past.
Friday: Ruled by Venus, today is about truly sharing the love you have for someone special. Write someone a letter expressing how you feel about them. Or even better: hand-deliver them yellow flowers or red roses!
Saturday: Ruled by Saturn, today is the hardest but juiciest day! Call you mom or dad and spill the beans about one of those little white lies — that broken vase or true story about dad’s car dent.
Sunday: Ruled by the Sun, today is perfect for tapping into your creativity. Grab your light blue inks or crayons and focus on drawing a lake as you visualize all your fears of expression being sucked out of your throat and being absorbed by the painting.
Aries: A windfall could arrive in the form of an unexpected raise, payment, or gift arriving unexpectedly. If you own your business, it’s to raise prices!
Taurus: You might dye your hair purple or add an electric color to your wardrobe, changing your looks to align with the fun person you are becoming!
Gemini: You’re in for a huge awakening moment in the form of a spiritual insight! An old fear could also dissolve, liberating you from pain or stress.
Cancer: You could be graced with a social favor from a friend, an acquaintance, a mentor, or a former colleague. Open yourself to be loved!
Leo: A new position could be offered to you, and the best news is that you can negotiate salary, benefits, or the freedom to work from home!
Virgo: A spiritual awakening could be in store for you as you realize the truth behind an important subject or story. It’s time to open your mind!
Libra: A situation regarding taxes, money, or a loan could suddenly be resolved. If you have a partner, you might decide to experiment in the bedroom.
Scorpio: Someone special could propose to you and become your romantic or business partner. Alternatively, you could begin working with a coach, healer, or mentor.
Sagittarius: A big breakthrough arrives now, allowing you to find the solution to a puzzling situation. It’s a good time to implement new tools in your work processes.
Capricorn: This is a time to get artistic and creative! Set some time aside to open yourself to genius energy as you download creative and innovative ideas.
Aquarius: A tense situation with a roommate, neighbor, or family member could reach its end. You could also have an aha moment regarding childhood and even a past life.
Pisces: Good news in the form of opportunities to express yourself arrive now. Break out of your shell, share what’s on your mind, and scream your opinions to the world!
Get ready to show off! The first Full Moon of 2024 arrives on Thursday, January 25th at 9:54 a.m. Pacific Time. Rising in the skies of Leo, this lunation is fiery and full of “what about me?” energy. Arguably, it’s one of the best times of the year to remind yourself of your innate gifts, talents, and ability to stand out from the crowd.
Just a few days ago, the Sun entered Aquarius, putting the energetic focus on community, friendships, and society at large. As the Moon sits exactly across from the Sun this week, we get our yearly reminder that without taking care of number one, there is not much we can do for others. Sometimes highly misunderstood for being attention-seeking, Leo energy is best harnessed when we become our own champions, allowing ourselves to be proud of who we are and how far we’ve come. At this Full Moon, open your heart and love yourself to the fullest with the spell below:
Leo Full Moon Spell
You will need three printed pictures of yourself, a gold marker, a piece of Bumblebee Jasper, and a yellow candle.
Bring your ritual supplies to a space in your house where you feel totally comfortable and at peace. Light your yellow candle and while holding the piece of Bumblebee Jasper in your hands, repeat the following mantra three times: “That the Moonlight illuminates the deepest corners of my entire being.”
Next, grab your printed images and begin connecting with them by reminding yourself why you chose them, why you like them, and the story they tell about your persona. Grab each one of them in your hands as you imagine a beacon of golden light coming in through the window, illuminating in each image, something special about you. What’s most important in this step is to allow yourself to fully sink in a feeling of self-love and self-adoration.
Once you feel ready, grab your gold marker and begin adding golden accents to your images. Add a crown to one and maybe stars to the other one, and perhaps the image of the Sun and the Moon to the third one - get creative! When you are finished, spread the images in different parts of your place to remind yourself to take space and feel good about your gifts!
Like a bolting light, see your mind quickly being transported to the future! The most exciting astro-news arrives later in the week, but with immense power. On Saturday, January 20th, the Sun begins taking its yearly tour in the sign of Aquarius. Archetypally, Aquarius is the freedom-loving sign of accelerated change, ruling over intellect, technology, and rebellion.
In 2024, Aquarius season takes on ever more prominence as Pluto - the Planet of Power and Transformation - also enters Aquarius. For the next twenty years, we will all be working with this planet-sign combination at both, a collective and personal level. Taking this even further, this rare entrance of Pluto into the sign of the Water-Bearer (which hasn’t happened since 1798!), officially anchors the Age of Aquarius. Known as “the Age of Light,” the Aquarian Era officially began when the Mayan Calendar ended, back in 2012, and will develop over the next 2,016 years!
If you ever expected spirituality to unite with science as well as social justice, you’re living in the right time - and for a very specific reason! Below are some ways in which you can honor this energy, which will be especially active for the next month.
Spiritual Activism
In the Age of Aquarius, activism will take on many forms as people gather, physically or virtually, in a deeper spirit of community. However, real change begins at home, either on our yoga mats or our meditation cushions. In your rituals or morning meditations, begin calling in the type of society and world you desire to live in.
True Open-Mindedness
Aquarian energy is intellectual, making room for a wide variety of opinions to co-exist with one another. Instigating healthy dialogue between each other will be the vibe now, and one that will help us overcome the obstacles of these highly changing times. This Aquarius season, ask yourself: How can I open my mind and still stay true to my beliefs?
Conscious Business
One of the most exciting manifestations of the Age of Aquarius is the development of more individual businesses - and especially - those that focus on spirituality. If you ever desired to become a wellness coach, a Tarot reader, an astrologer, or a healer, your time is now! In full awareness that the world needs your unique gifts, how can you truly begin to showcase them?
While we have a New Moon in Capricorn every year, in 2023, it feels more relevant due to transformative Pluto leaving Capricorn after being there for the past fifteen years! Due to this rare sign change that no one alive has experienced, many of us are seeing changes in our careers. If this resonates with you, trust that things are moving, shifting, and redirecting. Instead of dwelling on the past, we must carefully study it along with the lessons it brought us, setting our eyes towards the future and all its possibilities. If you’re ready to get clear on your long-term career goals, the following ritual is for you.
New Moon in Capricorn Ritual
You will need a big sheet of paper or notebook, a pen, matches, and three candles (black, white, and blue). Begin by writing in your notebook the next three columns, from left to right…
Column one: My past career journey
Column two: My current career state
Column three: My biggest dream!
Next, light your black candle while you list under Column Number One your career achievements and what you experienced in this area of life in the past fifteen years, since 2008. Take your time here and be reminiscent of your learnings and your wins as you watch the black candle burn down.
For the second step, light your white candle as you list in Column Number Two all the changes you see in yourself, your ambitions, as well as your industry. List everything, from the pros to the cons of AI, new technology, as well as other incoming trends you have noticed.
Lastly, light the blue candle on as you list in Column Number Three what you see yourself achieving over the next two decades that transformative Pluto will be in futuristic Aquarius. Allow yourself to get wild and crazy here – and especially – think big!
End the ritual by snuffing out all three candles and leaving the sheet in your office space to remind yourself of your journey and your biggest career aspirations!
Ruling over transformation, evolution, rebirth, and the unconscious mind, Pluto will shift its effects to a new area of our lives, according to our rising sign. If you’re ready to take your power back, set some lofty and long-term goals during the rituals for your sign below. No pressure - you have until 2043 to achieve them!
Aries: Your social life may go through rather drastic changes as you strive to become a leader in your industry or community. It’s a power-to-the-people type of vibe for you!
Taurus: Feel your immense ambition building up as Pluto inspires you to go big or go home in the realm of career. Keep your integrity and you will succeed!
Gemini: The way you see and approach the world around you will completely change as your belief system experiences a complete revamp. It’s time to seek travel and study!
Cancer: You’re about to become obsessed with all things mystical, magical, and taboo. You will also seek deeper, more intimate connections that help you personally evolve.
Leo: Your relationships will experience a gradual but exorbitant change as you see yourself losing interest in shallowness. Power plays and lots of learning are in store!
Virgo: Your work daily habits are up for a huge revamp as you learn to prioritize your health and wellness, as well as your connection with your body.
Libra: The way you enjoy life (including romance) is about to be turned upside down as you notice yourself being interested in deeper, more meaningful things and people.
Scorpio: Expect gradual changes to the structure of your home and family. You will also explore your roots, childhood conditioning, and might even seek ancestral healing.
Sagittarius: Get ready to become a very deep thinker as you begin focusing on writing, speaking, research, investigation, and maybe even exposing complicated truths!
Capricorn: An excellent period for discovering latent talents. Your entire value system and the way you approach money, resources, and material possessions are up for renewal!
Aquarius: A new and more empowered you is emerging as Pluto pushes you to upgrade your image and become the strongest, best version of yourself.
Pisces: The world of dreams becomes your guide as you uncover the real reasons behind your actions. Psychotherapy, hypnosis, and dreamwork are now your besties!
There is no better proof of this than Mercury - the Planet of Communication and Thought Process - going direct in the optimistic and philosophical sign of Sagittarius on January 1st. Since December 12th, Mercury Retrograde has inspired us to review our overall life focus, serving as preparation for this epic entrance into 2024.
As you jump into the year ahead, let Mercury show you the way with the ritual below!
2024 Crystal Magic Meditation
You'll need incense, a green candle, and two crystals that are known for their magical qualities, such as Lemurian Quartz, Herkimer Diamond, or Rutilated Quartz.
Choose a quiet room and begin clearing each of the four corners with the incense. Hold one stone in each hand, palms facing up, as you close your eyes while taking several cleansing breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. Focusing on the stone in your dominant hand, reflect on what transpired for you in 2023. Don’t judge it, just remember and be grateful for it all as you allow for those images to fade into the background.
Next, hold the other crystal in your non-dominant hand and visualize new opportunities, relationships, or blessings coming your way. Deeply focusing on the stone, imagine your biggest 2024 intentions manifesting and coming to fruition. When you're done, thank your higher power and allow the stones to charge under the Moon’s glow overnight. For inspiration, below is the area of life Mercury will activate, according to your rising sign!
Aries: 9th house of travel, learning, spirituality, life philosophy
Taurus: 8th house: of healing sex, intimacy, transformation, other people’s money
Gemini: 7th house of relationships, marriage, contracts, business partners
Cancer: 6th house of work, wellness, pets, life processes
Leo: 5th house of children, fun, play, creativity
Virgo: 4th house of home, family, roots, foundations
Libra: 3rd house of speech, communication, siblings, transportation
Scorpio: 2nd house of money, resources, budget, personal values
Sagittarius: 1st house of identity, self-image, the body, approach to life
Capricorn: 12th house of spirituality, healing, secrets, the subconscious mind
Aquarius: 11th house of community, friendships, networking, hopes & dreams
Pisces: 10th house of career, reputation, visibility, life purpose
A Tuesday Ritual to Remember Your Power
For this ritual, you'll need incense, a red candle, matches, three pieces of Bloodstone, a high-vibe music playlist, and your best dance moves.
Begin by clearing every corner of your space with the incense. Surround your candle with the three stones, turn your playlist, and light your candle while saying the mantra: “I am grateful for the learnings I experienced in 2023; I am ready for something better, bigger, and more in line with my truest and most powerful self!” Dance around the candle for several songs, leaving behind what no longer serves you and welcome a new energy for 2024. Light your red candle every time you need to remind yourself of your immense power!
A Thursday Ritual to Attract 2024 Luck
For this ritual, you'll need sage, a yellow candle, matches, and four pieces of either Amethyst or Citrine.
Create a sacred space by clearing it out with sage, carving your name into the candle before forming a square around it with the crystals. Close your eyes and take three cleansing breaths, then light the candle while saying "I call in abundance." Imagine the crystals forming four tall pillars of golden light around you, that reach deep into the earth's core, rising into the cosmos. Allow the wax to burn down completely, and be sure to carry the stones whenever you could use some extra luck!
A Sunday Ritual to Reawaken Your Creativity
For this ritual, you'll need images (printed or from a magazine), a yellow candle, matches, a piece of Bumblebee Jasper, and your art supplies.
Turn your yellow candle on while saying “I call in the light of the Sun to reawaken my inner muse.” Grab the piece of Bumblebee Jasper and begin meditating while visualizing a golden light around you. Once you feel connected to your creativity, grab your images and begin creating a collage of how you envision your 2024 manifesting. Make sure to add rainbows, crystals, people, and even images of the places you would like to visit, getting wild and colorful!
It’s a big week in the sky! As we turn the page to another season, the Winter, our eyes turn to one of the most fascinating planetary bodies in the asteroid belt. Her name is Vesta, by far the most feminist of all four asteroids known as the Asteroid Goddesses.
Vesta is the representation of the eternal flame and the purest of all feminine archetypes, bringing themes of spiritual devotion, sexual purity, and sovereign autonomy. Astrologically, Vesta represents the ability to focus energy and experience wholeness of self. Named after the Vestal Virgins of Ancient Rome, who kept the flame alive, Vesta reminds us of the current practices we need, as a collective, to keep our inner fire alive and burning.
As part of its retrograde, asteroid Vesta will be retrograde in Gemini from December 20th to February 8th, asking us to devote ourselves to working with the energy of this zodiac sign. When traveling in Gemini, Vesta’s divine feminine influence reaches its highest mental expression, moving its fire from the heart toward the mind. For the next two months, Vesta Retrograde in Gemini guides us in working with the archetype of the Twins in seeking balance between both sides of the brain, so we can reach true intellectual wholeness.
The right brain is associated with yin feminine energy, which rules creativity, intuition, emotion, and abstract thought. The left brain is associated with yang masculine energy, being analytical, methodical, objective, and discriminating. Maintaining a harmonic balance between the two hemispheres of the brain stimulates the mind, expanding its processing power and creating balance and harmony within. Below are some simple practices to guide you!
Vesta Retrograde in Gemini Rituals
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In the astrological chart of the Winter Solstice, a total of four planetary forces (the Sun, Moon, retrograde Mercury, and Black Moon Lilith) will be activating lucky Jupiter, as the gas giant prepares to go direct on December 30th. In our grandiose entrance into the future, we are being given the highest force of the Earth element, and all we need to do is honor this energy by setting clear and realistic expectations. Since so much Earth is immovable, we now must add the Fire element to our Winter Solstice rituals. If you’re crystal clear on how to manifest your best future in the year ahead, the ritual below is for you!
Your 2023 Winter Solstice Ritual
You will need sage, bay leaves, a pen, a green candle, matches, and a high-vibrational music playlist. You’ve probably noticed that bay leaves are the main ingredient here, which is known by many as “The Bay Leaf Manifestation Method.”
Head to a place where you will be alone and not disturbed. Turn on your playlist and begin clearing your space with the sage, corner by corner in a counter-clockwise motion. Sit down and begin meditating to clear your mind. Once you feel grounded, you will imagine the planet Jupiter shining over your head. Light your green candle and proceed to repeat the following mantra two times: “Magnanimous Jupiter, god of all gods, bless these bay leaves with your joy, optimism, and unique ability to materialize wishes.”
Imagine Jupiter dropping a golden light over your hands as you grab your bay leaves and begin writing your wishes. Be honest by asking something that is realistic and that can materialize over the next three months, from now until the Spring Equinox arrives on March 19th, 2024. Once you are finished writing your wishes on the bay leaves, drop each one of them slowly in the fire while saying the mantra: “Whatever I desire also desires me, so mote it be!” End the ritual by practicing a few minutes of deep gratitude while you envision Jupiter vanishing and your wishes coming to life!
It’s a New Moon week, the very last one of 2023! When the luminaries unite in any part of the sky, us humans receive a new beginning. But this week’s New Moon is quite different, as it manifests just hours before the retrograde of Mercury begins (check our latest blog to get a simple ritual to harness this event).
Beautifully rising in the skies of Sagittarius, this lunation is jovial, celebratory, and full of optimism. As the Zodiac sign stares at the horizon, Sagittarius truly believes in life’s beautiful miracles. However, before the party starts, there is an important task to fulfill. Happening on Tuesday, December 12th at 3:32 p.m. Pacific Time, the embodiment of this New Moon feels like an audacious Archer freezing at full gallop before shooting back its arrow. The message is clear: In order to move into the future, we must first process the past.
Below are journaling prompts that will guide you in aligning with the energy of currently relevant planetary bodies in the sky. Once you have the answers to these questions, you will be better informed to tackle 2024 in just a few weeks. And don’t be so hard on yourself, if you respond “no,” it means you now have a clear target for the year ahead!
Journaling Prompts to Review Your 2023
The luminaries: Have my emotions felt aligned with the persona I am portraying?
Mercury: Was I able to fully express myself in 2023 through speech or writing?
Venus: Did I experience pleasure, joy, art, and all the good things in life?
Mars: Which goals did I manifest, and which goals did I not and are still relevant to me?
Jupiter: Did I get to travel to a new destination, or explore a new life philosophy?
Uranus: Was I able to liberate myself from something or an outdated belief this year?
Neptune: Did 2023 help me realize that love is magic and that there is a higher power at play?
Pluto: Did I embrace true personal transformation by ditching the old and stepping into the new?
Chiron: Did I heal a deep part of me by loving myself as much as I could?
Asteroid Vesta: Did I practice enough rituals as a way to bring more magic into my life?
Asteroid Pallas Athene: Do I have a clear life strategy for 2024?
12/12: NEW MOON IN SAGITTARIUS | DEVELOP YOUR INTUITION
Plant seeds of empowerment and intuition during the New Moon portal on December 12, 2023
The New Moon in Sagittarius, the last New Moon of 2023, arrives surrounded by uncertainty. When confusion reigns all around you, it’s time to develop your night vision! The answers you are looking for are concealed from appearing in your waking life. They are meant to be transmitted to you via the numinous world of dreams, fantasy, and spirituality. Under this foggy weather, don’t believe what you hear or see, only trust in the messages that your night vision transmits to you.
12/13: MERCURY IN RETROGRADE | RE-ASSESS GOALS
Mercury goes retrograde from December 13, 2023 to January 1, 2024
Capricorn, our sign of The Sea-Goat, comes to the rescue at a time of great confusion. Channel the pragmatism of this zodiac sign to reassess your professional goals at a time of great transformation. Taking a cold, hard look at the facts and numbers will help you reassess this part of your life. Sagittarius, our sign of The Archer, will then help you develop clear targets around your most cherished goals. With a winning combination of self-mastery and optimism, you will set yourself up for success in 2024!
12/21: WINTER SOLSTICE | HARNESS CALM & RENEWAL
Celebrate the Winter Solstice on December 21!
Embrace the Winter Solstice as a time to find tranquility amid the seasonal chill. As the productive energy of Autumn wanes, take moments to recharge. With the Sun in Capricorn, use its light to patiently organize and harmonize your home and sacred areas. Take advantage of the Universe's provisions and the ample time; there's no need to hurriedly tend to your needs in the winter darkness. Instead, prepare for the upcoming Spring, a time of renewed possibilities.
Mercury will be retrograde between December 12th and January 1st, so the timing is more than perfect! In 2023, Mercury assisted us in revising areas of life that are connected with the Earth element: resources, money, foundations, and work. In 2024, all retrograde of Mercury will occur in Fire signs, bringing considerable shifts around creativity, anger, and our zest for life.
This Mercury Retrograde will have two very different flavors, as this is the retrograde that shifts the energy from the Earth to the Fire element. Was 2023 all work and no fun for you—or maybe the other way around? Below is how to find out!
Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn:
Capricorn is a serious sign that is all about legacy and our ability to build a life that is meaningful at a collective level. Any time between December 12th and December 22nd, light a black candle and while holding a piece of Black Tourmaline and begin making a list of your biggest accomplishments. In the left column, mention all your 2023 career wins while making sure to practice a moment of gratitude for what you create for yourself. In the right column, make a list of business-related wishes you are pursuing.
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius:
Contrary to Capricorn, Sagittarius is a fun sign that seeks to embrace life’s biggest pleasures. Any time between December 22nd and December 31st, light a yellow candle and while holding a piece of Amethyst and begin making a list of all the amazing things you did this year, as well as your biggest future wishes. In the left column, list all your 2023 trips, studies, and even big philosophical realizations. In the right column, list the places you would like to visit and the new topics you will begin to explore in 2024.
On January 1st as you welcome a brand-new year, pull out the list to impregnate your very first day of the year with the magic of Mercury Retrograde. Analyze it, reflect on it, and see if there are any imbalances. Now, better informed, set your intentions for 2024… Cheers!
While this influence is not the best for productivity, it is ideal for ritual, spell work, and connecting with the world of fantasy, enlightenment, and spiritual transcendence. The boundaries between our waking life and our sleeping time get blurred as our bodies seek more resting time with Winter fast approaching. Neptune coming out of this long retrograde also reminds us that, via our night time visions and reveries, our spirit guides are always guiding us, every step of the way!
This ritual works better when started on Monday (the day of the week ruled by the Moon), and when it is performed three nights in a row. Neptune’s energy will be very active until December 21st.
Lucid Dreaming Astral Spell
You will need a Selenite wand, a dark blue candle, matches, either Rosemary or Turmeric tea, honey, and a dream journal.
Begin by brewing your tea with either one of the herbs and adding a teaspoon of honey. Grab your Selenite wand and begin clearing every corner of your bedroom while reciting the words: “I repel any negative energy from this space.” Grab your matches to light your blue candle, and stare at it for about five minutes while visualizing yourself floating in the middle of the ocean, held and protected by the Water element.
Once you feel connected to the oceanic magic of the planet Neptune, close your eyes and imagine a huge ray of blue light coming from the universe and arriving at the top of your head. Imagine your crown chakra opening up like a flower to receive light and information.
Next, open your eyes and begin reciting the following mantra in between tea sips: “I am being guided and supported by my spiritual team; I open my heart to them, as this is the way to decoding my dreams.” End the ritual by turning the candle off and leaving your dream journal by your bed. When you wake up in the morning, begin capturing any colors, symbols, messages, or situations you saw in your dreams, without trying to make much sense of them. Go back to your journal whenever you need answers.
Ruled by stern Saturn, Capricorn is a zodiac sign that takes things very seriously. However, we must never forget that Capricorn has a very soft side that, over time, has been forgotten. Capricorn’s mythological animal, the Sea-Goat, features a half goat with a fishtail. This fishtail deeply connects Capricorn with the Water element, which is emotional and resilient, but that also holds past information. As we transition from 2023 to 2024, Mercury in Capricorn can help us recall our true path and what is the type of legacy we want to leave in the world. Since Capricorn also rules career and business, it can assist us in figuring out if our current job is truly aligned with this legacy. If you’re ready to remember, the following bath ritual is for you!
The most powerful days to perform this bath are between December 1st and December 22nd & between January 13th and February 4th.
Mercury in Capricorn Bath Ritual
You will need incense, a black candle, a piece of onyx, and your favorite flowers. Begin by cleansing your space and the inside of the bath with the incense. Next, light the black candle while saying the mantra: “That this water awakens my soul and helps me remember.” Next, fill the tub with water and once it’s filled, add the flowers.
Once you are in the tub, change the piece of Onyx with your intention by putting it in your hands and repeating the following mantra: “Sacred mineral of Saturn, take me back to the past and help me remember what my legacy should be in this lifetime.”
Next, relax in the tub while making it a point to open your mind to capture any symbols, images, or messages from Saturn. Once you feel ready to get out, thank the ringed planet and record, on pen and paper, everything that you received during the bath. Keep this piece of paper by your bed until the beginning of February, opening the door to receiving more messages from both Saturn and Mercury, via your dreams.
Get ready for a week of Full Moon fever! Following the entrance of the Sun in the Sign of Sagittarius on November 22nd, this week, the Moon sits exactly across from it to form this month’s November Full Moon. Arriving on Monday, November 27th at 1:16 a.m. Pacific Time, this lunation comes with a potent configuration that will bring the energetic societal challenges of our time to a head.
Happening in Gemini this Full Moon is forming what astrologers call a Mutable Grand Cross. As the luminaries clash across the sky, they also activate a total of four other planetary bodies: Mars, Saturn, asteroid Ceres, and Black Moon Lilith. This rare configuration creates tension, when negotiation and flexibility are required on our end as means of integration.
In true Gemini style, this Full Moon is full of contradictions and dualities — after all, Gemini is the Sign of the Twins. More specifically, there is a conflict between masculine and feminine energies, requiring an enormous amount of balance between the two forces. In a society whose current karma resides in dancing between these two opposites, we’re now being reminded to find the middle ground. This Gemini Full Moon reminds us that, to feel whole, we must work on expressing both, divine feminine and divine masculine. And that, until we can strike this sacred equilibrium as a collective, we will keep reflecting this imbalance into our world. If you’re ready to do this inner work, the lifestyle practices below are for you!
Lifestyle Practices to Balance Yourself
Feminine:
Masculine:
Open your arms and heart—because one of the most positive and exciting solar seasons of the year is here! On Wednesday, November 22nd at 6:03 a.m. Pacific Time, the Sun enters Sagittarius. Over the next four weeks, our solar system star will encourage us to expand, be optimistic, and see every situation from a more positive and big-picture perspective.
Out of all the twelve seasons of the zodiac, Sagittarius season tends to be one of the most fun times of the entire year. End-of-year celebrations and world travel tend to happen now, as our hunger for enjoying life to the fullest and having exciting life experiences deepens now. We want to see and taste it all, and we want it now!
However, this year and until 2025, Sagittarius season will feel quite different due to the presence of Saturn in Pisces. Instead of being able to sink into that easy-going feeling of expansion, we could feel like something is holding us back. A push-and-pull energy will be present, bringing a feeling similar to driving with the brakes on.
On the flip side, this Sun-Saturn combination, which will be very active until December 3, can be extremely useful to take this sign’s expansive energy seriously. Here’s why! Sagittarius energy tends to be so fun and optimistic, that sometimes, it makes us run around in circles. Its effects range from saying yes to everything, to biting off more than we can chew, leaving us exhausted and without a defined plan or path.
While it can feel cold and tough, Saturn’s energy can keep us grounded in reality. And if we use it right, it can be very helpful when mixing it with the influence of the Archer. To find success in life, we must be able to come up with good ideas and think big — but we also need to stay realistic. So, if during the first days of Sagittarius season, you feel frustrated due to obstacles showing up along your way, focus on having a clear target and sticking to your plan to attain it. Don’t give up, as this is a test of your character, and the more you show strength in the face of adversity, the more rewards you will experience once the end of this season arrives, around mid-November.
Get excited—because the astrology of the season is only getting more interesting! After the renewal of lunar energy that took place on Monday in the sign of Scorpio, this sign’s incisive and fascinating energy gets taken up a nudge. On Sunday, November 19th, asteroid Pallas Athene enters Scorpio, where it will stay until February 5, 2024!
In astrology, Pallas is known as the Goddess of Wisdom and Strategy. While her archetype is mainly described through feminine concepts, it successfully blends what very few archetypes do. Pallas carries the rivalry-driven masculine skill of strategy, while never leaving behind the feminine gift of intuition. Within our birth chart, Pallas represents how we solve problems, as well as how we deal with conflict when it arises. However, it also speaks of our creative side, as she is also the Goddess of the Arts and Crafts. Asteroid Pallas is the medicine that the world needs so much during these times, as it is gender-bending, uniting divine masculine with divine feminine principles.
During the two and a half months this powerful asteroid graces the skies of Scorpio, we are being given an incisive type of intelligence to get to the heart of a matter. Resolving a mystery or a troubling question or situation will require us to harness our inner Pallas, to come up with an answer or a solution. Pallas in Scorpio is fearless, and it will help us to notice every single detail, as it has an X-ray type of vision we can all make use of, regardless of our sign.
If you know your Rising sign, below is the area of life in which you’re bound to feel and harness this asteroid-zodiac sign combination. Asteroid Pallas in Scorpio will help you solve a mystery regarding…
Aries Rising: healing sex, intimacy, transformation, other people’s money.
Taurus Rising: relationships, marriage, contracts, business partners.
Gemini Rising: work, wellness, pets, life processes.
Cancer Rising: children, fun, play, creativity.
Leo Rising: home, family, roots, foundations.
Virgo Rising: speech, communication, siblings, transportation.
Libra Rising: money, resources, budget, personal values.
Scorpio Rising: identity, self-image, the body, approach to life.
Sagittarius Rising: spirituality, healing, secrets, the subconscious mind.
Capricorn Rising: community, friendships, networking, hopes & dreams.
Aquarius Rising: career, reputation, visibility, life purpose.
Pisces Rising: travel, learning, spirituality, life philosophy.
This unearthing of feelings and truths is now necessary, so that this zodiac sign’s spirit can assist us by doing what it does best… sacredly transmuting shadow into light! As we swim in these deep waters of transformation, we are being given the opportunity to turn anger into love. But to get there, we must first illuminate and process the shadow. If you, like many of us, have been transforming in the past few months, we now invite you to process this full spectrum of emotions, so you can then begin anew, and like the Scorpionic Phoenix, rise from the ashes!
The Ritual
You will need incense, a red candle, a mellow playlist that inspires reflection, and another playlist for dancing.
Begin by clearing your space with the sage, invoking the spirits, angels, and watchers of the four directions—East, South, West, and North. With their approval, set the intention to positively process any negative thinking or challenging events that have transpired for you in the past few months.
Next, turn the red candle on and say the following mantra three times: “I invite the Fire element from Earth to ignite the Fire within me.” Turn your reflection playlist on and begin connecting with the feelings (related to a person or situation) that have prevented you from reaching complete happiness. Relive any sadness or intense moment, in full awareness that you might never feel it this way again!
Once you feel fired up, turn your dancing playlist on and begin moving your body as intensely as you can, reaching a state of catharsis. With your hands, squeeze these feelings and sensations away from your body and offer them to the flame in the candle while saying: “Fire, I offer you these feelings and sensations, as there is no longer space in my mind, body, and heart for them.” Do this for as long as you can and it feels right. Once you’re done, end the ritual by cleaning your entire body with sage and turning the candle off.
After the intensity of eclipse season that shook our lives in October, November kicks off with the opportunity to begin anew! The two planets that lay between the Sun and Earth, Mercury and Venus, will align in the sky, starting this week until the end of November. United by a positive astrological aspect called a sextile, the Planet of Communication and the Planet of Pleasure will be traveling in the sky, awakening one another’s most magical sides.
The results for us earthlings are expected to not only be restorative at a psychological level, we can expect an influx of celestial help in the form of social connection as well as new ideas. Since this is a juicy connection that only occurs twice a year, we must explore all the ways in which we can harness its power. Below is how!
Venus in Libra & Mercury in Sagittarius
Venus in Libra: From November 8th to December 3rd, the Goddess of Love, will be in the zodiac sign that rules relationships. So, it’s only natural that all types of connections — romantic, business, and friendships — will come to the fore at this time. Seeking harmony and balance with other people will be key now, especially starting November 26th.
Mercury in Sagittarius: From November 10th to November 30th, the Cosmic Messenger will travel the skies of Sagittarius. Known for its bold and larger-than-life demeanor, the Sign of the Archer invites us to be daring! During these twenty days, try leaving the details for later, and instead, focus on adopting an optimistic and big-picture attitude.
Mercury Sextile Venus Effects
Below are all the possible effects of this cooperation: