At Modgepodgemystic.com and within the Mystic Mysteries, we weave magic into the everyday, embracing the sacred in all its shadows and light. Today, as Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds, I’m opening my heart to share a raw, personal reflection on living with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). This is more than a diagnosis—it’s a dance with anxiety, a testament to resilience, and a journey of reclaiming control. My hope is to illuminate what OCD feels like, dispel misconceptions, and honor the strength it’s taught me, especially as we approach Mother’s Day, a time that stirs deep emotions for many of us. Let’s step into this cauldron of awareness together.
The Architect’s Gift: A Strength Woven in Order
Living with OCD is like being an architect of my own soul, crafting order from the chaos that threatens to unravel me. The disorder manifests in compulsions—counting steps with precision, checking locks until my fingers ache, ensuring everything has its proper place, and the relentless need to clean my space until it’s tidy, organized, and pristine. These rituals offer a fleeting sense of control, a high where the world feels safe and predictable, like a spell cast to ward off disaster. This structure has become a strength, a tool I’ve learned to wield with intention, grounding me when life’s storms rage.
This gift of order allows me to see patterns others might miss, a mystical lens that turns chaos into a canvas of meaning. One alter might revel in the rhythm of sweeping the floor, transforming it into a meditative chant, while another finds solace in aligning objects with the precision of a sacred grid. It’s a resilience born from necessity, honed by years of navigating an inner world that demands perfection, and it deepens my connection to the earth’s own rhythms—like the lessons I’ve felt sitting on a river tree’s roots.
The Shadows: Struggles of Exhaustion and Panic
Yet this gift casts long shadows. The downs are a spiral of panic when chaos creeps in—a sock misplaced, a door unchecked—and my body and mind scream that catastrophe looms. The exhaustion is bone-deep, a weight that never lets me truly sit and be present. I’m trapped in a cycle of cleaning and ordering, leaving me drained, my spirit yearning for rest it can’t find. After my son was born, this intensified, the need for control surging as I feared for his safety, turning every spill into a threat, every untidy corner into a battleground. The compulsions grew fiercer, a shield against the vulnerability of motherhood.
OCD was one of the last disorders I was diagnosed with, a shock that hit hard. Media paints it as a germ-obsessed stereotype, so I didn’t recognize myself in it. But OCD is an anxiety that births compulsions to relieve it—mine manifest as cleaning and order, rooted in years of my mother using these acts as control, abuse, and punishment. I still carry the memory of my nose breaking after she chased me down stairs into a closet for not folding socks fast enough—a wound that shaped my need for perfection. This trauma etched a belief that disorder invites disaster, a belief I’m still unraveling.
The Quiet Rituals: A Subtle Unraveling
Discovering my OCD was a slow awakening, not a sudden revelation. It hid beneath the surface, masked by my other struggles, until a therapist named it. The rituals weren’t always dramatic—sometimes just a twitch of counting under my breath or a compulsive glance at the lock. If you didn’t live with me, you might miss the shift, the way my hands move to straighten a pillow or my eyes scan for dust. It took time, introspection, and the gentle nudge of loved ones to see it for what it was—a silent spell cast by anxiety.
This subtlety makes it hard to explain, especially when the world expects OCD to look like hand-washing marathons. But it’s real, a quiet storm that demands respect, and understanding it has been a journey of peeling back layers to meet the anxiety beneath.
Embracing the Magic of Order
Living with OCD is a sacred pilgrimage. The compulsions, once tyrants, are now threads in the tapestry of who I am, and learning to honor them with compassion is an act of self-love. I’m not broken; I’m a weaver of structure, turning anxiety into a tool for growth. Through DBT, I’ve learned to pause, to breathe into the panic, to use mindfulness to observe without obeying every urge. A ritual of sitting by a forest stream [from your nature post] helps me release the need for control, letting nature’s chaos soothe my soul.
To those reading, I invite you to see OCD not as a flaw, but as a unique magic—a strength in disguise. Ask questions, listen with an open heart, and meet this part of me with curiosity. If you walk this path too, know your order is a power, a gift to wield with grace.
Six DBT Skills to Support Yourself if You Suspect You Have OCD
If you’re beginning to suspect OCD, the journey of understanding can feel both sacred and overwhelming. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools to ground, regulate, and approach your compulsions with kindness. These six DBT skills, infused with gentle magic, can guide you (Note: Seek a professional diagnosis and therapy for clarity and care)
1. Mindfulness: Observe Without Judgment
Notice your urges to count or clean without acting on them. Sit quietly, like by a river’s edge, and breathe, asking, “What am I feeling?” Journal the thoughts to track patterns, building awareness without fear.
2. Distress Tolerance: TIPP Skill
When panic spikes, use TIPP (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, Progressive relaxation). Splash cold water on your face or stretch to ground yourself, connecting to earth’s stability.
3. Emotion Regulation: Opposite Action
If anxiety pushes you to check locks again, choose to walk away instead. This shifts the energy, countering the compulsion’s grip.
4. Interpersonal Effectiveness: DEAR MAN
Share your struggles with loved ones using DEAR MAN (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate). Say, “I need help with my checking—can you support me by not asking me to redo it?”
5. Wise Mind: Balance Emotion and Logic
Blend your fear (e.g., “Chaos will hurt me”) with reason (e.g., “I’m safe now”). Journal, “What does my wise self need?” to find peace amidst the urge.
6. Self-Soothing: Create a Comfort Kit
Build a kit with a smooth stone, lavender scent, or soft fabric. When compulsions rise, use these to calm your senses, inviting clarity like a forest meditation.
These are seeds of self-compassion—nurture them daily with a therapist’s guidance
Supporting Someone You Think May Have OCD: Tips for Loved Ones
If you suspect a loved one has OCD, your support can be a lantern in their dark. Here are five tips, rooted in Cauldron Clarity’s ( weekly event inside The Mystic Mysteries ) open spirit:
1. Approach with Curiosity, Not Judgment
Ask gently, “I’ve noticed you check things a lot—can you tell me about it?” Avoid dismissing it as “quirky,” honoring its depth.
2. Be Patient with Rituals
If they need to reorder or clean, wait without rushing them. Offer, “Take your time—I’m here,” building trust.
3. Learn Their Triggers
If they share what sparks compulsions (e.g., a messy space), note it. Say, “I’ll help keep things tidy—let me know what works,” showing respect.
4. Create a Calm Environment
Reduce clutter or noise to ease their anxiety. Suggest, “Let’s sit by the window for peace,” echoing nature’s grounding.
5. Encourage Professional Help Without Pressure
Frame it as care: “A therapist might offer tools for this—want me to look into one?” Support their pace, like guiding a spell’s flow.
Your love can be a shield—educate yourself via resources like the International OCD Foundation (iocdf.org) and stay present.
My OCD Journey: From Tyranny to Transformation
My life has been a tapestry of trauma, with OCD as one of its latest threads, diagnosed after years of battling other storms. It shocked me—media’s germ-obsessed image didn’t fit, but the truth hit hard: OCD is anxiety driving compulsions, mine born from my mother’s abuse. Her cleaning as punishment, like the broken nose from a sock-folding chase, wired me to fear chaos. After my son’s birth, it worsened, my need for control a fortress against vulnerability. The exhaustion was relentless, stealing presence, until DBT became my guide.
Through mindfulness and opposite action, I’ve turned OCD into an ally. The ups—control, structure—now fuel my magic, like crafting orderly spells, while the downs—panic, fatigue—teach me surrender. This shift deepens my empathy, connecting me to others’ struggles, a truth that our shadows are part of our power.
Acknowledging the Ongoing Journey
Healing is a spiral, not a straight line. OCD ebbs and flows, some days demanding rituals, others offering peace. I falter, but I ride the waves with DBT, using nature’s chaos to soothe my need for order. This acceptance transforms the struggle into a dance with my shadow—a lifelong spell cast with love.
Expanding on Mental Illness This Month
This month, we’ll explore OCD, alongside Bipolar II, BPD, BED, and DID, sharing stories, DBT skills, and magical practices. Each week, I’ll dive into one illness, offering insights and community space. Join me on this path—your voice matters.
Final Thoughts
As Mental Health Awareness Month blooms, let’s honor our minds—order and chaos alike. This is a cauldron of possibility, where awareness fuels empowerment. Dive deeper with Cauldron Clarity on Patreon, and explore the Embrace Your Shadow Self program starting June 7—details at Modgepodgemystic.com. Let’s weave this magic together.
I am Kayreign, the Divine Oracle of the Gods and Keeper of Mysteries, a solitary grey magic practitioner with over 15 years of experience walking the sacred paths of the unseen. As a mystic and relentless seeker of all knowledge, I weave together the threads of every magical tradition—light and dark, ancient and modern—to uncover the universal truths that bind us to the cosmos. My mission is to restore and re-enchant magic in this realm, igniting its spark in every soul I encounter, and guiding you to embrace the full spectrum of your being.
My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.
When you work with me, you’ll learn to live in energetic balance, embracing your darkness as a source of power, not just a stepping stone to the light. I’ll hold up a mirror to reflect your authentic self—unmasked, raw, and whole—inviting you to face your past wounds, traumas, and hurts with courage. Together, we’ll alchemize every chapter of your story, dark and light, into a blazing internal flame that lights your way on even the coldest nights. Through this process, you’ll find alignment with your purpose, release what holds you back, and step fully into your power.
Come join me for community, knowledge, and to restore the enchantment of magic in yourself and life today!
Explore my offerings—personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for self-guided growth, Tarot readings for divine guidance, and more—in my shop. Let’s journey together into the mysteries, where duality becomes your greatest ally, and magic becomes your birthright.
Beloved Seekers of the Mystic Mysteries. As Kayreign, Oracle of the Gods, Keeper of Mysteries, I stand before you under Taurus’s grounding stars, my heart a cauldron of light and shadow, ready to share a raw, honest truth. Mother’s Day, cloaked in May’s tender blooms, is a sacred celebration of nurturing love for many—but for some of us, it’s a jagged mirror reflecting wounds that never fully heal. Not all mothers cradle, cherish, or guide. Some, like my own, wield selfishness, hurt, and chaos, leaving daughters to navigate a labyrinth of pain. As Beltane’s fires (May 1) still flicker and Mental Health Awareness Month calls us to radical self-care, I invite you to join me in this mystical, magical, and unfiltered reflection on living with a narcissistic mother—my story, my scars, and the alchemical path to healing through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and radical acceptance. For those who ache as Mother’s Day looms, this is for you. Let’s weave a spell of resilience together, and I’ll share six DBT practices and a cord-cutting ritual to guide you through the shadows.
A Daughter’s Solitary Dance
I was my mother’s first child, born to her as a teenage mother, a spark of life she wasn’t ready to cradle. From my earliest memories (at the age of 10), our bond was a frayed thread, never woven into warmth or acceptance. There were no moments of closeness, no shared laughter, no gentle guidance. Every “I love you” came with a cost—a demand, a manipulation, a weight I learned to carry like a stone in my heart. Her help, when offered, was a tangled web of strings, each favor a debt I’d pay in loyalty or silence. Her love was a currency I could never earn, no matter how desperately I tried.
As a daughter, I longed for her to see me, to want me, to choose me. But her narcissism—a storm of self-absorption—left no room for my light. Every slap, every punch, every venomous word carved itself into my soul. “You ruined my life,” she’d hiss, her insults a blade slicing through my budding self-worth. The mental abuse was relentless: gaslighting that made me doubt my reality, silent treatments that left me starving for her approval, and lies that twisted my truth. The verbal abuse was a daily ritual, her words like thorns embedding in my spirit. And the physical abuse—her hands striking my body—taught me early that love could hurt.
But the trauma ran deeper than bruises. When I was a teenager, my mother set my home ablaze, an act of rage that sent her to prison and left me sifting through ashes, both literal and emotional. When my stepfather beat me, she didn’t protect me—she sent me to juvenile detention, blaming me for his violence. On my wedding day, a moment meant for joy, she declared she wouldn’t attend because it wasn’t “Christian enough,” only to appear uninvited, draped in a white dress, stealing the spotlight with her defiance. These are but the tip of the iceberg, fragments of a lifetime of betrayal, abandonment, and chaos. Each wound shaped me, whispering that I was unlovable, unworthy, unseen.
The Daughter’s Burden
Growing up as the daughter of a narcissistic mother is like wandering a forest where every tree casts a shadow of doubt. Daughters, especially, bear a unique burden. We’re taught to seek our mother’s mirror—to find our beauty, strength, and identity in her gaze. But when that mirror is cracked, reflecting only her needs, we internalize her rejection. I learned to shrink, to silence my voice, to tiptoe around her moods. My confidence eroded, replaced by a gnawing fear that I’d never be enough. My relationships suffered, as I sought love that mirrored her conditional affection, falling into patterns of people-pleasing and self-sacrifice.
The impact lingers like a spell cast long ago. Anxiety became my shadow, whispering her insults in quiet moments. Trust felt like a gamble, as I braced for betrayal. My sense of self was a puzzle with missing pieces, scattered by her chaos. Yet, beneath the pain, a spark of resilience flickered—a knowing that I was more than her narrative, a daughter of the multiverse, destined to heal.
The Alchemy of Radical Acceptance
In my darkest moments, I found Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a beacon of mindfulness and balance that mirrored my grey magic practice—honoring both light and shadow. DBT taught me radical acceptance, the art of embracing what is, without judgment, even when it’s unjust. I can’t change my mother’s actions—her fists, her fire, her words. I don’t know what wounds shaped her, what shadows drove her to hurt me. But I accept that these things happened, and though they were never okay, they no longer define me.
Radical acceptance was my first spell of liberation. It didn’t erase the pain but gave me permission to stop fighting it. I learned to hold my trauma with compassion, to see myself as a survivor, not a victim. Through DBT’s tools—mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance—I began to rebuild. I meditated under starlit skies, grounding in Taurus’s earth, and found my Wise Mind, a sacred space where I could grieve and grow. I journaled, letting my pain flow onto pages, and discovered my voice. I practiced self-soothing, cradling my inner child with the love my mother couldn’t give. This alchemy transformed my wounds into wisdom, my scars into sigils of strength.
6 DBT Practices for Mother’s Day Healing
Mother’s Day can feel like a storm for those of us with narcissistic mothers, but DBT offers tools to navigate its waves. Here are six practices to help you honor yourself this May 11, rooted in mindfulness and self-compassion, perfect for Mental Health Awareness Month:
1. Mindfulness Meditation (5 Minutes): Sit in a quiet space, holding a rose quartz . Breathe deeply, focusing on your breath’s rhythm. When painful memories arise, acknowledge them without judgment—“I see you, pain”—and return to your breath. This grounds you in the present, easing anxiety.
2. Wise Mind Journaling: Write a letter to your inner child, affirming her worth: “You are enough, always.” Ask your Wise Mind, “What do I need today?” Let the answers guide your self-care, whether it’s rest, creativity, or solitude. This fosters self-love, countering your mother’s rejection.
3. Distress Tolerance – Self-Soothing: Create a sensory kit: a lavender sachet, a soft blanket, calming music. When Mother’s Day triggers pain, engage your senses—smell the lavender, wrap yourself in the blanket. This soothes your nervous system, offering the comfort your mother didn’t.
4. Emotional Regulation – Opposite Action: If sadness urges you to isolate, choose connection instead. Call a trusted friend or join my Patreon community (patreon.com/TheMysticMysteries). Sharing your story, even briefly, shifts the energy, reminding you you’re not alone.
5. Radical Acceptance Affirmation: Stand before a mirror, holding a carnelian for courage. Say: “I accept what happened, and it wasn’t my fault. I release its hold on me.” Repeat three times, feeling the words anchor in your heart. This frees you from guilt and shame. If you wan to dive into the skill radical acceptance more get access to this in my free sneak peak of the Clarity Cauldron here.
6. Interpersonal Effectiveness – Boundary Setting: If your mother is still in your life, practice saying no to her demands. Script a boundary: “I can’t attend this event, but I wish you well.” Rehearse it, feeling your power. This protects your energy, honoring your needs.
These practices are spells of self-reclamation, weaving resilience into your spirit. Try one or all this Mother’s Day, and share your journey in my Patreon comments to connect with our circle.
Cord-Cutting Ceremonial Ritual: Releasing the Narcissistic Mother
To fully release the energetic ties binding you to a narcissistic mother, this cord-cutting ritual, infused with Beltane’s transformative fire and Taurus’s grounding strength, is a sacred act of liberation. Perform it under the crescent moon or on Mother’s Day for potency.
What You’ll Need:
Black candle (for banishing, from MysticMysteries.com/shop)
Rose quartz (for self-love)
Obsidian(for protection)
White ribbon or string (symbolizing the cord)
Fire-safe bowl
Matches or lighter
Journal and pen
Steps:
1. Prepare Your sacred container: Find a quiet spot. Ground yourself with three deep breaths, visualizing roots sinking into Gaia’s earth. Place the black candle in the center, rose quartz to the left, obsidian to the right, and the ribbon before you.
2. Set Your Intention: Light the black candle, saying: “By Beltane’s fire and lunar light, I release all ties that bind me to my mother’s pain. I am free, whole, and loved.”
3. Visualize the Cord: Hold the ribbon, imagining it as an energetic cord connecting you to your mother. See it pulsing with her words, actions, and wounds. Feel its weight, but know you’re ready to let go.
4. Cut the Cord: Tie the ribbon loosely around your wrist, then cut it with scissors, saying: “I sever this cord with love for myself. Her pain is not mine. I am free.” Place the cut pieces in the fire-safe bowl.
5. Burn and Release: Safely light the ribbon pieces in the bowl, watching them burn. As they turn to ash, visualize the cord dissolving into starlight, returning to the multiverse. Say: “I release you with compassion. I claim my power.”
6.Nurture Your Heart: Hold the rose quartz to your heart, breathing in self-love. Visualize a pink light enveloping you, healing old wounds. Place the obsidian in your pocket for protection.
7. Journal and Ground: Write: “What do I reclaim by releasing this cord?” Let your soul’s truth flow. Extinguish the candle, thanking the elements. Bury the ashes in the earth or scatter them in running water to complete the release.
Aftercare: Rest, hydrate, and treat yourself to a soothing bath with lavender. Reflect on your strength, knowing you’ve reclaimed your light.
A Path Forward
Living with a narcissistic mother is a journey through shadow, but it’s also a path to profound resilience. As Mother’s Day approaches, I honor the daughter I was—unseen, yet unbroken—and the woman I’ve become, a mystic weaving light from pain. Through DBT, radical acceptance, and rituals like cord-cutting, I’ve learned to mother myself, to cradle my own heart with the love I deserved. You, too, are a daughter of the multiverse, worthy of healing, worthy of peace.
Join me in this sacred work. My Healing the Mother Wound Workshop has limited spots available for May 10th; Register here!
I am Kayreign, the Divine Oracle of the Gods and Keeper of Mysteries, a solitary grey magic practitioner with over 15 years of experience walking the sacred paths of the unseen. As a mystic and relentless seeker of all knowledge, I weave together the threads of every magical tradition—light and dark, ancient and modern—to uncover the universal truths that bind us to the cosmos. My mission is to restore and re-enchant magic in this realm, igniting its spark in every soul I encounter, and guiding you to embrace the full spectrum of your being.
My work is rooted in the power of duality, honoring the dance between shadow and light as equal partners in your spiritual journey. I hold space for you to explore all magic paths and practices, drawing from the vast tapestry of mystical wisdom to help you uncover your unique magic and sacred contracts. As the Divine Oracle of the Gods, I channel divine insights to illuminate your path; as the Keeper of Mysteries, I guide you into the depths of the unknown, where true transformation awaits.
When you work with me, you’ll learn to live in energetic balance, embracing your darkness as a source of power, not just a stepping stone to the light. I’ll hold up a mirror to reflect your authentic self—unmasked, raw, and whole—inviting you to face your past wounds, traumas, and hurts with courage. Together, we’ll alchemize every chapter of your story, dark and light, into a blazing internal flame that lights your way on even the coldest nights. Through this process, you’ll find alignment with your purpose, release what holds you back, and step fully into your power.
Come join me for community, knowledge, and to restore the enchantment of magic in yourself and life today!
Explore my offerings—personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for self-guided growth, Tarot readings for divine guidance, and more—in my shop. Let’s journey together into the mysteries, where duality becomes your greatest ally, and magic becomes your birthright.
Welcome, dear seekers, to a month of profound reflection and transformation. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking the silence around mental illness, honoring those who live with it, and supporting the loved ones who stand by their side. As a grey witch who has navigated the shadowed depths of my own mind, I’ve come to see this month as a sacred invitation—a chance to weave magic into healing, to shed light on the unseen struggles, and to empower ourselves and each other. In this word journey, we’ll explore the history of this observance, its vital importance, what it means to those with mental illness and their loved ones, different therapy options, resources for seeking help, six simple DBT tips to start improving your mental health today, my personal story of living with multiple mental illnesses, and a preview of how we’ll dive deeper this month. Let’s step into this cauldron of awareness together.
The History of Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month traces its roots back to 1949, when Mental Health America (MHA), founded by Clifford Beers in 1909, first launched a week-long campaign to educate the public about mental health. Beers, a former mental health patient himself, wrote *A Mind That Found Itself* after his own traumatic experiences in psychiatric institutions, sparking a movement to reform treatment and reduce stigma. This initial effort evolved over decades, with the American Psychiatric Association joining in 1950 to expand its reach. By 1990, MHA extended the campaign to a full month, designating May as Mental Health Awareness Month to align with the blooming of spring—a symbol of renewal and hope.
The movement gained momentum with the green ribbon, adopted in 1990 as a universal symbol of mental health awareness, reflecting growth and vitality. Over the years, key milestones like the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joining the effort in the 2000s and the 2013 launch of the “B4Stage4” campaign—focusing on early intervention—have shaped its mission. Today, Mental Health Awareness Month is a global phenomenon, supported by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), which reports that 1 in 4 people worldwide will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. This history reminds us that awareness is not just a trend—it’s a legacy of resilience built by those who dared to speak out, a legacy we continue to honor and expand.
Why Mental Health Awareness Month Matters
Mental Health Awareness Month is crucial because it shines a light on a crisis that affects millions yet remains shrouded in shame. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), approximately 52.9 million adults in the U.S. experienced a mental illness in 2023, yet only about 47% received treatment. This gap highlights the stigma that still lingers—whispers of weakness, judgments of “just get over it”—that keeps people silent. This month challenges those narratives, urging us to see mental health as an integral part of overall well-being, not a separate burden.
It’s also a call to action. With rising stressors—political unrest, economic instability, and the ongoing aftermath of global crises—mental health challenges are escalating. The WHO notes a 25% increase in anxiety and depression globally since 2020, a statistic that resonates deeply in a country where policies like Trump’s $5,000 baby bonus threaten women’s lives and reproductive rights, adding layers of trauma for many. Mental Health Awareness Month pushes for policy changes, funding for mental health services, and community support, ensuring no one is left to navigate this alone. It’s a reminder that mental health is a human right, not a privilege, and that collective action can shift the tide.
What It Means to Those with Mental Illness
For those living with mental illness, May is a beacon of validation. It’s a month where your struggles—whether it’s the relentless cycles of bipolar disorder, the emotional storms of borderline personality disorder, or the quiet chaos of dissociative identity disorder—are seen, heard, and honored. It means you’re not defined by your diagnosis but by your courage to keep going. This month offers a space to share stories, connect with others who understand, and find resources to cope. For me, as someone who has lived with multiple mental illnesses, it’s a time to breathe easier, knowing the world is pausing to acknowledge what I’ve carried in silence for so long. It’s a celebration of survival, a recognition that our minds, though complex, are part of our unique magic.
What It Means to Loved Ones of Those with Mental Illness
For the families, friends, and partners of those with mental illness, May is a lifeline. It acknowledges the exhaustion of watching a loved one suffer, the helplessness of not knowing how to help, and the strength it takes to stay supportive. It offers education—understanding that anxiety isn’t “just stress” or depression isn’t “laziness”—and tools to provide compassionate care. Loved ones often carry their own grief, guilt, or frustration, and this month validates their role as allies. It’s a chance to learn boundaries, seek support groups, and join in advocacy, turning love into action. As someone who’s leaned on my community during my darkest days, I know how vital this support is—and how this month can strengthen those bonds.
Types of Therapy for Mental Health
Navigating mental illness can feel like wandering a labyrinth, but therapy offers a guide. Here are some options to explore:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on changing negative thought patterns. It’s evidence-based, helping with anxiety, depression, and OCD by challenging distorted thinking.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): My personal savior, DBT blends mindfulness with skills like emotional regulation and distress tolerance. It’s ideal for BPD, bipolar disorder, and complex trauma, teaching practical tools to live with intensity.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Dives into unconscious patterns from past experiences. It’s great for exploring deep-seated issues like those tied to DID or childhood trauma.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Targets trauma by processing distressing memories with guided eye movements. It’s effective for PTSD and can support fragmented realities like DID.
Family Therapy: Involves loved ones to improve communication and support. It’s helpful for families navigating the impact of mental illness together.
Art or Music Therapy: Uses creative expression to process emotions. Perfect for those who find words hard, it’s a magical outlet for binge eating or emotional overwhelm.
Each therapy offers a unique path, and the right one depends on your needs. Consulting a licensed therapist can help you find your fit—don’t hesitate to ask for what works for you.
Resources for Seeking Help
If you or someone you love needs support, you’re not alone. Here are some resources to start with:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Visit nami.org for helplines (1-800-950-NAMI), support groups, and educational materials.
Mental Health America (MHA): Check mentalhealthamerica.net for screening tools, local resources, and a crisis text line (text MHA to 741741).
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Call 1-800-662-HELP or visit samhsagov for treatment locators and 24/7 assistance.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support anytime.
Therapist Directories: Websites like Psychology Today (psychologytoday.com) let you search for therapists by specialty and location.
Online Support: Platforms like BetterHelp or Talkspace offer virtual therapy, accessible for those with mobility or financial barriers.
Download an Ai therapy bot: There are a lot of apps now with AI chat bots that can be useful to use as well like Wysa anxiety chat bot
These resources are lifelines—reach out without shame. Healing begins with a single step, and help is there when you’re ready.
Six Simple DBT Tips to Improve Your Mental Health Now
As someone transformed by DBT, I’ve distilled six simple tips you can start today to nurture your mental health, rooted in its practical wisdom:
1. Practice One-Mindfulness: Focus fully on one task at a time (e.g., sipping tea). This calms racing thoughts, a gift for OCD’s anxiety.
2. Use Opposite Action: If sadness urges you to isolate, reach out to a friend instead. This builds positive emotions, countering depression. Learn more about this skill inside the patreon exclusive cauldron clarity here.
3. Try Self-Soothing: Engage your senses—hold a soft blanket or listen to nature sounds. It grounds you, easing BPD’s intensity. Learn ways to self soother yourself in my Patreon exclusive post here.
4. Accumulate Positive Emotions: Do one small, enjoyable act (e.g., watch a funny video). This creates a buffer against bipolar lows.
5. Practice Radical Acceptance: Acknowledge a hard reality (e.g., “This policy hurts me”) without fighting it. It frees energy for action, supporting DID’s fragmented state. Dive into the healing of this skill inside the cauldron clarity community for FREE here.
6. Check the Facts: Challenge anxious thoughts (e.g., “Am I really in danger?”). This reduces OCD’s crippling need for order. This skill is my savior every single day. Learn how to use this skill inside the cauldron clarity community here.
These tips are small spells of self-care—start with one, and watch your resilience grow.
My Mental Health Journey: From Trauma to Transformation
My life has been a tapestry woven with trauma, each thread a lesson in navigating the wild landscape of multiple mental illnesses. From childhood to now, I’ve moved from one storm to the next, learning to dance with the chaos rather than be consumed by it. DBT has been my guide, turning my struggles into allies, and I want to share that journey with you.
Bipolar II: The ups and downs are extreme—days of hypomanic energy where I create endlessly, crashing into deep, gray depressions where getting out of bed feels impossible. It’s a rollercoaster of mood swings that once defined my worth, but now I see it as a source of creative fire and reflective depth.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): The intensity of reality hits like a tidal wave—emotions so raw they blur the line between me and the world. Relationships were a minefield of fear of abandonment, but now I channel that passion into deep connections and empathy.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): The crippling anxiety demands order—counting steps, checking locks, everything having to be in it’s proper place at all times, the constant need to clean my space making it tidy, organized and clean—leaving me exhausted. Never allowing me to truly sit down and be present in the moment. The ups are a sense of control; the downs are panic when chaos creeps in. It’s taught me the strength of structure, now a tool rather than a tyrant.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED): My relationship with food is complicated—bingeing as comfort, then guilt as punishment leading to restricting myself from eating anything for days at a time. The highs are fleeting satisfaction; the lows are shame. I’ve learned to see it as a signal of emotional needs, guiding me toward balance.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): The fragmented reality—switching perspectives, losing time—once felt like a betrayal of self. The ups are a rich inner world; the downs are disorientation. It’s now a multifaceted lens, offering unique insights into life’s mysteries. Do you want more insight to what it’s like living as a prism of beings with multiple personalities? Read about my experience here.
For years, these conditions controlled me, defining my identity as broken. I let trauma—abuse, loss, near-death during pregnancy—dictate my narrative. But DBT changed that. Through skills like mindfulness and radical acceptance, I’ve reframed my illnesses as allies. They’re not curses but strengths, allowing me to experience reality through a unique, multifaceted lens. This shift has deepened my energetic connection to others, filling me with empathy and revealing a bigger truth—that our struggles are part of our magic.
Acknowledging the Ongoing Journey
I want to be honest: I’m still a work in progress. Healing comes in waves, not a straight line. These mental illnesses can’t be cured—they’re forever part of me, ebbing and flowing with life’s tides. Some days, the anxiety spikes, or the dissociation takes hold, and I falter. But I’ve learned to ride those waves, using DBT to anchor myself. This acceptance doesn’t erase the struggle; it transforms it into a dance with my shadow, a rhythm of growth. It’s a reminder that healing is a lifelong spell, cast with patience and grace.
Expanding on Mental Illness This Month
All month, I’ll expand on each of these mental illnesses—Bipolar II, BPD, OCD, BED, and DID—sharing my story and offering ways you can support yourself or loved ones. We’ll explore rituals, DBT skills, and magical practices to navigate these conditions, turning challenges into sources of power. Each week, I’ll dive into one illness, providing insights, coping strategies, and community discussions. Join me on this journey—your experiences are welcome, and together, we’ll weave a tapestry of healing.
Final Thoughts
As we embrace Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s honor our minds—their shadows and their light. This month is a cauldron of possibility, where awareness becomes action, and healing becomes magic. If you’re ready to dive deeper into this work, I invite you to join Cauldron Clarity, an exclusive weekly event inside my Patreon community, where we explore mental health, mysticism, and resilience with exclusive content. Sign up today to connect with our tribe. I’m also hosting the Healing Mother Wound Event on May 10, a virtual ritual to release generational pain, and the Embrace Your Shadow Self 6 month program starting June 7th, where we’ll transform our inner darkness into strength. Visit here for details and let’s walk this path together.
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The March full moon graces the skies on March 14th as the maiden is just about to be stepping back onto Earth beckoning the flowers to blossom and bloom in the sign Virgo. Virgo is the sign of the psyche, healing, and analyzing our actions of the past, present, and future. The Full Moon in March is here to remind us of the resilience in the self sacrificing maiden. To remember that now is not the time to lose hope. To always have faith even if your systems are being destroyed and order is being lost . Change is hard but we need to realize that any sort of change, in whatever form, will lead us to different places. New ways of doing things, leading to new systems being put in place, and new ways to help those around you. When we let go of the need to control every outcome, and know every detail of the plan ahead of time; we can go to places even we fail to imagine or dream for ourselves to reach. This full moon will illuminate the importance of the connection we have to our physical vessels and bodies. Giving us a portal to connect to it under its shining silvery rays of light. This is because, Virgo has the ability to listen to their bodies, connect with higher selves, and follow their hearts. This also helps us stay grounded. And this is its greatest gift. Come join me in this blog post as we follow the worm trails under the Earthly blood red light of the Virgo full moon together.
First, What is the Full Moon
Over the centuries, the Moon has played a significant role in different cultures and traditions. The full moon simply put is when the moon is completely illuminated in the sky and it has reached it’s peak in this lunar cycle in the sky. When the moon is completely illuminated it’s time for all to reach full expression. The full moon is the most powerful and potent time of the entire lunar cycle.
A full moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). The full moon greatly affects humans and it’s no wonder it does because, there’s a scientific reason for this – we are made up of 60% or more of water. Full Moons are the peak point of the lunar cycle: at this time of the month, the light of the Sun is fully illuminating the Moon, and the luminaries are exactly opposing one another from our perspective on Earth. This potent alignment offers us opportunities to gain more awareness about what is moving in our inner and emotional world, and information previously uncertain or hidden could be revealed at this time.
With the moon being fully illuminated it creates this portal to some of the most potent energy to connect to for us to manifest our desires and dream life. This portal creates a connection to our peak creative energy and the deep seated creative passions we all have within us. This creative energy and power is the energy we need to actually do and create the things and lifestyle we need to manifest what we desire. With the new moon phase being about planting the seeds of what you want to manifest, the full moon is about actually doing the work and moving the energy to make your manifesting happen. The full moon allows you to bridge the connection between these energies and themes and bring them into your life while reminding you how important it is to have them in your life not only when the moon is illuminated in the sky for you to see.
There are so many ways to work with the full moon, to learn more about the basics of working with the full moon energy check out my blog post here and you can watch my class all about lunar magic. But, remember each full moon will be slightly different and have different practices to add and different ways to do it based on which zodiac sign the full moon is currently in at the time.
The Worm Moon
As the last whispers of winter fade and the first hints of spring begin to unfold, the Full Moon of March rises, casting a soft glow over the new life beginning to bloom on earth. This is a time when nature starts to stir from its slumber, and we, too, feel the pull of new beginnings. This means the creatures and critters that are crucial for every ecosystem living deep down in the nutrient rich soil; the worms begin to come out. As the worms emerge from their winter slumbers and begin reclaiming their places among the dirt and foliage. Their trails are like beacons to the robins welcoming them back to feed and usher in Spring. This is why the full moon of March and final full moon of winter is most commonly known as the worm full moon. This full moon is all about hearing the last fading whispers of Winter as the ground and snow begins to unthaw and we begin to welcome the warmth, hope, and new life of Spring.
This worm full moon is overflowing with energy during it that is palpable in the air around us and electrifying to our bones. It’s a full moon that is one of the most transformative throughout the lunar year. Allowing us to break down everything we have been taking in during our introspective winter. To digest it and keep t he nutrients needed while releasing the things that only cause us harm, illness, or even death. Just like the earthworms do down deep beneath the soil in our gardens allowing our seeds to be nourished and grow. Worms remind us to dig through resistance to forge new paths. Because, Spring can be an intense, messy, and muddy season of change. If you’ve been stuck, hesitant, or doubting your next move, the worm full moon encourages you to keep moving. Keep digging, keep creating new tunnels, and the way forward will reveal itself as you go. Don’t let the mud thick with energy of both Winter and Spring keep you stuck in place any longer this month.
As with most pagan names there will be different ones for each culture so below I listed any of the other names for the cold moon I could find across the Earth. The common themes for these moons are; the end of Winter, the beginning of Spring, new beginnings, renewal, or March’s unpredictable weather.
Eagle Moon
Sugar Moon (Ojibwe)
Sap Moon
Full Crust Moon
Wind Strong Moon (Pueblo)
Goose Moon (Algonquin, Cree)
Sore Eyes Moon (Dakota, Lakota, Assiniboine)
Crow Moon (Mohican & Algonquian)
Melting Moon (Nipmuck, Algonquian)
Death Moon
Chaste Moon (Old English)
The lunar eclipse energy
So, what about the lunar eclipse energy happening right now? if you go online especially on social media you will see countless warnings telling you not to do any workings during a lunar eclipse including making moon water. They say its a time of bad omens, and a time that is too chaotic to harness and work with. I simply don’t agree with this. This may be because I am a grey witch. I just don’t see why we can’t work with a moon phase that is chaotic. The universe and all that exists within it sprouted from chaos or nothingness. This is a common theme in many different belief systems, cultures, and stories across the Earth and time like in Mesopotamia with the goddess Tiamat. So, wouldn’t working with chaos like the lunar eclipse be a very primal and potent things for us humans to do? I think so. But, it will be up to you and what you decide for your own practices and beliefs.
This eclipse is also a time to close a karmic chapter and cycle in our lives and begin writing the next new chapter. Eclipses tie to endings, so this can be a big eclipse for finishing something. To finish something that is meant to truly allow us to move and heal in our lives and evolve. Eclipses are times of release and truth-telling. Even though the eclipse is in intellectual, analytical, and practical Virgo, it’ll heighten our emotions and urge us to release the past. To reorganize our thoughts, emotions, and inner feelings allowing us to declutter our mental and spiritual space. This full moon and lunar eclipse energy combined together will be a huge time for releasing baggage, whether it’s spiritual, emotional, subconscious, or karmic.
What is a blood moon?
Right now we have another energy affecting this full moon that while it sounds eerie has quite the opposite affect and has been happening for thousands of years. First, what is a blood moon? Due to the moon’s eerie, color-shifted appearance during total lunar eclipses, these full moons are often nicknamed “blood moons.” So, in other words blood moons are simply just a nick name for or another way to describe a lunar eclipses. Remember a total lunar eclipse means that the Earth has moved fully between the sun and the full moon. The sun’s light is blocked from reflecting off the moon, giving us the striking yet eerie red color that has been known for hundreds of years as the blood moon. What’s really unique about the blood moon is that is doesn’t happen all night long but, instead for a pocket of time. Typically lasting about only 2 hours. Not only that, they only happen twice a year! Meaning this is a rare moment of time and portal of energy we have a chance to tap into.
So what is that energy you can tap into during a blood moon? Since the blood moon is connected to a lunar eclipse, it naturally speaks to new beginnings, definite endings, and intense culminations. A lunar eclipse is a great time to do something you are afraid of or come to an important decision, and a blood moon only heightens this effect. Pushing us harder to close a chapter that no longer serves us, to allow a new beginning to open. During this blood moon you may feel intense emotions like anxiety or stress while equally feeling extreme happiness or joy. Just follow those emotions and let them take you on the ride you need in order to close a chapter and open your next one.
So, who is Virgo?
This sign gets a lot of crap in the zodiac and many do not like to work with it and we often see people talking about how this is their most hated sign and energy to work with. For me this moon is one of my favorites every time it comes around. Maybe, it’s because I not only am a Virgo moon and rising, but I have Virgo in 9 of my houses so, when this moon comes around I personally am amplified. Or, maybe it’s because this energy is so dense and steeped in duality and movement. Which, I just simply can not wait to see what I can accomplish and get done while in it. But, let’s talk about who Virgo is to the Zodiac and the energy she represents.
Virgo is represented by the virgin or maiden archetype and is deeply connected to the element of earth and is a mutable sign. Virgo is an Earth sign so it’s practical, stable, and grounded but, it’s also related to Mercury. Which means it has an active mind and is related to communication as well. Virgo reminds us of the importance of maintaining a solid connection with the Earth and encourages us to connect with the divine order amidst the vast universal chaos. It reminds us the comfort the bounty of the earth has to offer all around us and the beauty order can create in nature.
The sign of Virgo, is rooted in the physical world which makes Virgo the sign of health and wellness, so right now we may focus on trying to work on health issues. This includes scheduling needed medical appointments, changing your eating habits, hydrating yourself, adding exercise, and adjusting your sleep schedule. Virgo’s ruling planet Mercury has dominion over the brain and the nervous system, which reminds us of the links between the mind and the functions of the body. This can be the perfect energy to use to help you eliminate a bad habit, or to quit something that is causing you harm.
Virgo can also be seen across many pantheons as a key representation to the seasons, duality, and a key part to the divine feminine energy we all are connected to. Virgo is represented by the maiden and virgin energy making her vital to the triple goddess representation of the divine feminine energy. She represents and connects us to the first pivotal transformation and shift we go thru in our lives moving from child to a maiden before the next phase into the mother energy of our lives. You see this energy and representation with goddess like Persephone and her story of transformation to power thru duality.
Virgo the Maiden/Virgin
Unlike the majority of other zodiac signs, the symbol for Virgo is very unique since it is not an animal. Instead, the symbol is the beautiful maiden or the virgin and is depicted as a young woman carrying a sheaf of wheat, an image that can be interpreted as a fertility goddess or a harvest maiden. The maiden stands for beauty, purity, and tranquility. Virgo translates to “virgin” in Latin and the maiden is symbolic of this translation but, not in a sexual sense like we know it as now. It is referring to the definition of the word long before that. With it meaning a woman who was “one-in-herself.” or who wasn’t attached to a man. So, this sign really is about the power the divine feminine has in her own right. The Maiden’s presence amongst the stars is considered a reflection of patience, integrity, and honor it takes to wield title. Virgo displays all of these traits within the zodiac. The Virgo symbol of the Maiden also expresses the service-oriented qualities of this zodiac sign. The parts of Virgo that exist to give up all of themselves in service of others. To care for others, and make sure everyone around them lacks for nothing. Even if it means they will deny themselves and go without those things their entire lives. We see this in the fact that the maiden is the sign associated with Sprig and the harvest. Both pivotal points of the year when the people get all they need to be nourished and survived. As a grounded earth sign and an analytical mutable sign, Virgo is easily the purist intentioned of the zodiac. Which comes with a high level of need for purity, cleanliness, and order in life.
The Virgo Constellation
Virgo is the largest constellation of the Zodiac and the second largest constellation in the sky with hydra being the only one larger. It is located between the constellations Leo and Libra. It contains the bright star Spica, aka the Autumn equinox star. It also contains many exoplanets and deep-space objects. The constellation is widely associated with the harvest which is why it is known as the Autumn equinox star. It marks the part of the sky where the Sun rises in autumn, when crops are harvested. In some Greek stories and myths, Virgo is Persephone, the daughter of the Greek goddess Demeter who ruled over the harvests.
While in others, maybe the most common myth; Virgo relates to Dike, the Greek goddess of justice. Dike was the daughter of Zeus and Greek Titaness Themis. In Greek mythology, Dike lived in the Golden Age of mankind. She was born a mortal and placed on Earth to rule over human justice. The Golden Age was marked by prosperity and peace, everlasting spring, and humans never knowing old age. When Zeus fulfilled the old prophecy and overthrew his father, this marked the beginning of the Silver Age, which was not as prosperous. Zeus introduced the four seasons and humans no longer honored the gods as they had used to. Dike gave a speech to the entire race, warning them about the dangers of leaving behind the ideals of their predecessors and saying worse was yet to come. Then she flew to the mountains, turning her back on humans. When the Bronze and Iron Ages came and humans started warring among themselves, Dike left the Earth altogether, and flew to the heavens.
A few other smaller known mentions I can find associated with this constellation are; the corn goddess Atargatis, the Syrian goddess of fertility, and Erigone, the daughter of Icarius, who hanged herself after her father’s death. Plus, historians Eratosthenes and Hyginus also associate the constellation Virgo with Tyche, the goddess of fortune, even though Tyche is usually depicted as holding the horn of plenty and not an ear of grain.
Magical Themes for the Virgo full moon
Every full Moon contains its own themes, which are related to the sign that it falls under. This time we experience the full moon under the Earthy, grounded, analytical, organized, meticulous, practical, productive, self-sacrificing, and nurturing ; sign of the maiden Virgo. You are most likely to see themes focused on these topics as you reorganize your life, habits, and thoughts to shine a bright light on the unique ways you are meant to serve others. This full moon in Virgo is an invitation to let go of outdated habits, attachments, and patterns that keep us stuck in self-criticism, overthinking, and perfectionism. Keep in mind that the full Moon relates to the continuation of your journey to manifest your desires and dreams. So, make sure your release work helps you make those happen. Let’s shine a light on some of the themes and energies of Virgo more brightly below.
Magical themes for Virgo full moon
Helping
productive
analytical
practical
nurturing
organizing
self-sacraficing
duality
intellect
duality
balance
health
structure
perfectionism
declutter
transformation
critical
patient
work
kind
motivate
meticulous
introspective
industrious
serving
Magical themes for the worm moon
Hope
Adaptation
Nourishment
Renewal
Manifestation
new beginnings
Good luck
Optimism
Purification
Virgo the Practical and analytical mind
Virgo is deeply connected to our practical and analytical side of our mind and it is heightened with it’s connection to mercury as well. With it being so analytical this energy can cause us to go deep into our minds and reflect. The Virgo full Moon highlights the invitation to notice in what areas of our lives we need more discernment, better boundaries, and a stronger connection with the Earth. Virgo likes to cut through the noise and get to the good stuff; constantly sorting out thoughts, feelings, and everything around them. A Virgo’s mind is never silent. Virgo energy allows you to figure out what’s useful or useless, what’s true or not true, what’s right or wrong.
The Virgo full Moon offers us chances to see where better standards may be needed, where we may be ungrounded or excessively idealistic, and what needs to be differently structured or organized for the sake of better functionality or health. This lunation also invites us to refine our capacity to discern between the whispers of our intuition and the voice of our fears and insecurities. Take the time to really focus on differentiating between those voices. Figure out what voices are the ones based in reality and which ones are based in anxiety and a constant need for control. Taking the time to do while the moon is full in this energy will allow you to see clearer paths full of detail and structure. Giving you the steps you need to take and the action plan to make all of your goals, dreams, and manifestations bloom this spring. But, don’t allow the analytical energy of Virgo to turn into ruminating thoughts which it can very easily do. Trust me I know! Nothing is worse then a Virgo shame spiral or what if question game. Let go of the need for control and needing to know how everything will go. This full Moon in Virgo is a time to let go of self-doubt, perfectionism, and self-criticism as you step into your potential.
Virgo the sign of heightened productivity
The Virgo Full Moon is often a time of heightened productivity. Virgo is the sign of work, and Full Moons rule endings, so we’re working hard to get things done. The urge to finish your to do lists is going to be overwhelming and you may become very hyper focused on them. We can tackle projects, tasks, and chores at home or at a job, and we want to feel we’re getting all of the little things out of the way. This is going to be overwhelming and you may become very hyper focused on them. You will take great joy in checking each task off the list as you finish it. ( I always do but, during a Virgo full moon its almost orgasmic) We can take on and tackle all the tiny little projects, tasks, and chores at home or at a job, we have been putting off but, now must take care of and get done. This full moon is your chance to get organized, finish your goals, and take action towards your dreams, without being overly critical of yourself. It is the full moon to finish all those things you have been putting off that are critical to your goals being met and your dreams coming true. No matter how tedious of a task it is or how mundane it may seem. Virgo thrives on these detail oriented type of things, use it to check them off those t do list now!
Virgo is very detailed orientated, and thrives in order and cleanliness. So, when we are in this energy we can be focused and pay close attention to detail. By detail, I mean every tiny little detail. Things you have never seen before you will notice. Things that didn’t use to bother you before will become highlighted. Things you didn’t think mattered will become vital and important to the purity of your home and order of your life. You may become aware of things in your life, your home, and relationships you never may have noticed before. When we find things that are out of place we want to p urge them, cleanse them, clean them, or throw them away. Under this sign we become hyper focused on doing whatever we must to maintain order to create balance in life. Because, of this we can get hyper focused on tidying things up in our physical space by doing a Spring cleaning, reorganizing our home, or purging and donating things. We may even purge our thoughts on systems, beliefs about the universe, and our relationship s with others. If they threaten the order of the life we have created or are attempting to create.
During this full moon with the extra attention to detail we can take a look at all areas of our life to see where it can use some more structure and order to lead to more efficient productivity. I know for me I end up redoing my bullet journal, my family binder, my schedule, my sons schedule, the list could go on. I end up endlessly planning and rearranging things but, in a very reflective way with purpose and drive for long term goals. Virgo reminds us that our time is finite and that we must treat it as a precious resource by releasing the things that threaten our order.
Virgo always being of service to others
Virgo is the sign of service to others and is overflowing with nurturing energy that simply wants to help anyone and everyone they see that needs it. Virgo is literally the healing energy of the cosmos and the energy that will help you with anything you need help with. Virgo takes deep happiness from helping others. You see this with many of your nurses, doctors, lawyers and social workers being from this sign. Virgo’s essence of being of service encourages you to align your actions with your heart’s desire, making this a powerful moment for intentional living for the greater good of the collective.
Since, Virgo loves to lend a helping hand, don’t be surprised if you are the first person to volunteer when a friend asks for a favor right now. But, don’t be mistaken; you won’t feel obligated in the least bit. Because Virgo loves to pitch in, you’ll not only want to come to someone’s aid, but you’ll also get extreme satisfaction from it.
This full moon makes it a great time to take a look around your community and see where you can serve those around you. What needs in community are not being met? How can you help those needs be met? How can you serve and nurture those around you? Where in your community can you volunteer your time to serve others? It’s a perfect lunation to start volunteering somewhere, plan a fundraiser, or host a community awareness event; especially focused on mental health with Virgo being the sign of the mind.
Use Virgo to release perfectionism
A full Moon in Virgo highlights the need to resolve imbalances, connect with a deeper sense of harmony, and gain a better understanding of how, where, and when we tend to get polarized or tempted to adopt a “one size fits all” approach. This energy helps us create a balance between the emotional and the practical. Virgo reminds us of the dangers of idealization, it reminds us that perfection is a trap, and also that remaining stuck in fantasy doesn’t allow us to appreciate and be present with what is already available to us. The Virgo Full Moon is a powerful time to release our attachment to ideas of how something should be, or how it will unfold, or what it will look like. Instead making sure we keep our feet on the ground, practicing self-compassion, and learning to love both ourselves and others in our humanness.
What to be cautious of during a Virgo full moon
So, let’s talk about the reasons why this sign tends to be so hated and what to look our for yourself with the Virgo energy. Since Virgo is so attached to your analytical side and so detail orientated it can come off as and be very critical at times of others. So, try and slow down and be clear with your communication with others during this time. Let them know you are coming from a place of caring, and simply wanting to help. But, when you do this make sure to let go of the need to be right. Simply make sure you listen to how you came off and state your intention. Don’t listen to that little voice telling you that you need to be right and know every detail of why and how you made that person feel the way you did. Simply accept what you are being told and let it sit with you as their experience which isn’t something you can control.
With it being critical one thing this energy may do is cause your reflection and analysis to get very critical and harsh with yourself and cause some perfectionism to take over. That little voice in your head can turn into quite an obsessive, controlling, and nagging bitch if you let her while the moon is in this energy. So, remember to harness and focus in on the part of the Virgo energy that is nurturing and helping to others and extend it to yourself too. Give yourself all the love and service you feel others deserve from you. And remember Virgo is the sign of health so physical self care can really build self compassion and help keep your critical thoughts at a productive level and not a harmful one.
Remember how Virgo brings heightened productivity and a push to get stuff done? That can sometimes go into overdrive with the Virgo energy. It can become so strong you simply want to go, go, and go. You may feel the need to get so much done you push yourself to burn out. Or you feel like you simply have no worth if you aren’t getting things done, especially in service to others. During this time remember that the only way you can continue to be productive is by taking those breaks now and than when you need them. So take them! Set yourself some reminders in your phone even if you have to. Nothing, feels worse than doing a massive amount of work to watch it all backslide because you burn yourself put and can’t follow through. Plus remember you have worth no matter what it is you are doing or not doing! Your worth isn’ t based on your productivity level.
Virgo full moon and duality
Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look for the duality in that energy and how I can connect to it. First let’s talk about the duality of the full moon. The full moon itself is all about duality as it is another time of transformation, transition, and rebirth. During this time we are pushed into a liminal space that forces us to look at the things, people, and places that have been obstacles or holding us back. This can be a thing of beauty and hope as well as a thing of pain and darkness which forces us into duality.
Second, let’s talk about the sign Virgo. I’ll say it again, I may be a bit biased on this sign But, Virgo in my opinion is an energy that we miss the duality of often. Virgo is known for being very analytical, methodical, and detail oriented which creates an energy focused on change, goals, growth, problem solving, tiny details, and at times perfection. But, this sign is also one of the most compassionate, caring, and nurturing signs of the zodiac as well. Which also creates an energy that is very deep, loving, emotional, sensitive, and at times self sacrificing. The mix between these two energies weaves an energy and magic that pushes you to look at every tiny detail for perfection and ways to change things and those around you and for yourself. With the deep nurturing desire to push them and/or yourself to grow, heal, and be the best versions we are all capable of being for the greater good of the collective.
Correspondences for the Virgo full moon
First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy , or the zodiac energy the moon is currently in like for Virgo, I will list below for you to use. Remember to follow your intuition with the correspondences you choose to work with and that you can always use any that correspond to the moon itself as well.
Now, that we have talked about the themes of this worm Virgo full moon and how it is going to affect you let’s talk about how you can specifically connect to and work with this moon. In magical practices, under a Virgo full moon we can focus our spells on things like grounding, connecting with the Earth, taking care of our body, routine, structure, personal growth, and nurturing others.
First, make sure to do all of your staples that your learned in the previous blog post on the full moonand the moon in general like, charging your crystals, making moon water, and resetting your altar. Make sure to make moon water this lunar cycle. Moon water is great for release work and can be used to release the emotions we have holding us back from going with the flow of life. We can release the damn of control and unlock new ways to nourish ourselves and those around us.
With this moon there are certain spells and rituals that will help connect you this moon in the most effective way. It’s a wonderful time for spells focused on purification, healing, organization, and practical matters like getting or keeping a job. Spells and rituals focused on grounding yourself into the Earth and connecting back to your physical body will be very powerful right now. Remember these are just some of the many ideas. Follow your intuition and the energy of this moon. Below is a more extensive list of ideas on how to connect to and work with the worm full moon in Virgo.
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Reflection topics and questions for the worm full moon in Virgo
Virgo has a way of drawing hidden themes to the surface, while exposing true feelings and motivations while we analyze and reorganize every part of our being inside and out. A full moon can leave us feeling raw and extremely emotional often even leading to a full moon hangover. At the same time, the Full Moon can lead to new ideas and help energize you towards finding a clearer path. The Virgo full moon will make you feel the nurturing pull of Virgo to be introspective, and really go deep into yourself. While you do this, consider what provides a sense of stability and what brings stress or chaos. This can help you make better decisions about where to put your energy. If you want to follow that grounding, introspective pull to self awareness with Virgo right now listen to it. . Whether you do it thru meditation, shadow work, or divination like tarot; below is a list of prompts and topics to connect with the energy of the worm full moon in Virgo . If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through DiviNation here.
What physical and mental spaces can I clean up and declutter?
Where in my life needs to be more organized?
What areas in my life am I being too self critical and why?
How can I care for my physical health better?
What past experiences or patterns do I need to release to move forward with clarity?
Where can I let go of unrealistic expectations in my life?
What areas of my life do I need to be more productive in?
How can I balance my emotion mind and logic mind?
Who in my life have I been too critical of and why?
How can I show others in my life more compassion?
How in my life can I be of more service to others around me?
What does self care look like for me and how will I make it a priority in my routine?
How do I feel when I make a mistake and why?
What are the key values and principles that guide my decisions and actions?
How can I be of service to others while also honoring my own needs and boundaries?
What areas of my life need the most organization and structure?
Reflect on aspects of your life that feel chaotic or disorganized. How can you bring more order to these areas?
What did I accomplish this lunar cycle I can be proud of?
What areas of your life do you feel you need to be perfect at? Why do you feel this way? What from you past has instilled this in you? How can you let it go and leave it in the past?
What in my life must I have control of? Why do I feel I must control it? What would happen if I let go of the need to control it?
What would releasing perfectionism look like and feel like to me? What would it do for me? How could it improve my life?
What old patterns or beliefs do I need to release to move forward?
Explore any limiting beliefs or habits that are holding you back. How can you let go of these to make room for new growth?
Reflect on your current work-life balance. What changes can you make to ensure you’re giving enough time to both areas?
Ritual to Declutter and Reorganize your life with the Virgo full moon
I use this ritual all the time to help me declutter my to do list, refocus my priorities and to help me realize my expectations may be a little unrealistic and cause burn out and lower self esteem by setting myself up to fail. This ritual I created with a combination of therapy skills I learned to help manage my OCD which if you think about it, is very much the essence of Virgo energy as well.
All you will need is something to write with, a white candle and some post it notes.
How to perform
Get into sacred space. Light your candle and use the flame to focus your breath and your attention. As you are breathing in and out you want to focus on calming energy filling your space in a bright yellow color. Once you feel surrounded in that calming yellow energy you are going to let your mind focus on the things you have been avoiding or procrastinating getting done. Once you have things coming to your mind you will than take your pen and on one post it note at a time you will write a task out. Do this until no more tasks come to your mind. Once you feel all tasks have been emptied from your mind. Take a few minutes in sacred space to reflect on what you have written on your post its and decided if the amount may be too overwhelming to work with. If the answer is yes stay in sacred space and reflect until you know which tasks to eliminate now. Once you feel grounded in your number of tasks you can blow out the flame of your candle and release your calming yellow energy.
Now, take your post it’s and place them on your fridge or somewhere front and center in your home to remind you to complete them. And every time you complete one take the post it and burn it in gratitude and leave the ashes on your altar or release them to the Earth.
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The air is still cold, snow is covering the branches of the trees, and nature is still and quiet. Yet if we look closely around we will see hints of green starting to break through the white snow covered landscape. Every now and then the silence is interrupted by the flapping of wings and the chirping of birds beginning their mating dances for the coming spring season. This is the contrasting energy of February, a month marking the mid point of winter and the awakening of spring. February is often seen as a time of transition and preparation. As the last month of winter it signifies the final phase of introspection and hibernation before the arrival of spring. February is the month when we hunker down and use this time for deep inner work, reflection, and planning for the coming seasons with the hope of warmer days beginning to peak through the cold winter snow. Come with me in this blog post on a walk through the midwinter woods.
History of February
February is the second month of the year according to the modern Julian Calendar and the Gregorian Calendar and it is the shortest month of the year, having only 28 days in most of them and 29 days in a leap year. Prior to the Gregorian calendar being invented this was the 12th and final month of the year. since the calendar was more pagan by following the natural cycles of the two seasons and began in March. The name February comes from the ancient Roman Februarius. The name Februarius comes from Februa, meaning “to cleanse”.
What is a leap year?
It’s a day that comes around once every four years so of course there is going to be some boosted magical energy for us to harness for ourselves and our lives. Leap Year is a rare moment to step out of the ordinary flow of time. It’s an opportunity to recalibrate, reflect, and realign with the Earth’s natural cycles. With its extra day, Leap Year is a way of syncing our calendar with Earth’s orbit around the sun. It’s like the universe’s version of a time-out, giving us a moment to align more closely with celestial rhythms. Leap Year happens because our calendar year (365 days) is shorter than a solar year (about 365.24 days). Julius Caesar, back in 46 BCE, introduced the leap year as part of the new Julian calendar. Leap Year is a potent day for deep magic and transformation since it’s a day out of time, offering a powerful energy boost for spells and rituals. If you want a change in your life this year, then there’s no better time for doing spell work than on February 29th. If you want to read more about the magic of a leap year and how to use it, so you are ready for the next one in 2028; read my guide HERE
Zodiac signs for the month of February
Those born in January are said to be born under either the sign of the ethereal water bearer Aquarius or the sign of the two fishes Pisces.
Those under the sign Aquarius are typically born between January 20th and February 18th. Aquarius an air sign is represented by the water bearer bringing Earth it’s vital nutrients. Aquarius is said to be innovative, progressive, and revolutionary while spreading wisdom to the world. Aquarius has a vision for themselves and the world, and they’ll work towards it no matter what others say. They can be seen as resilient, holding onto their hopes and dreams long after others have given up.
Those under the sign Pisces are typically born between February 18th and March 20th. Pisces is, fittingly, a water sign, represented by the sign of the two fishes. They’re all known for being emotionally fluid, vacillating between feelings, and being very in tune with their feelings and those of others. Pisces are typically loyal, intuitive, and creative, and they are very sociable.
Sacred Days And Celebrations In February
Every Single month has sacred and important days and celebrations to help you connect to the energies of the month. Plus they usually are a lot of fun to take part in! Below you will find a list of the sacred days and celebrations for the month of February! The common themes you will find are love, passion, creation, romance, commitment, friendship, and self love. Also take note how this month has a lot of holiday energy packed into the shortest month of the year. But, first we are going to talk about a few that take centerstage during this month like the purification of Lupercalia, the love of Valentine’s day, and the awakening of creation with Imbolc!
Imbolc
First up, literally since the holiday takes place on the 1st and 2nd of the month is Imbolc. Imbolc is a sabbat on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year but, is originally an ancient Gaelic/Celtic holiday celebrating the first signs of Spring. At Imbolc, the Earth is beginning to wake up and we celebrate the approaching return of spring. We are through the harshest, longest, and darkest part of the winter. We begin to prepare ourselves to awaken from a hibernation and time of reflection. We begin to reach for the light again as we open our eyes, stretch our limbs, and prepare to leave our places of safety to venture out into the wilderness again. Imbolc is a time for cleansing, renewal, and planting the seeds — both literal and metaphorical — for what you want to grow in the year ahead. Imbolc is holiday all about reflecting on the promise of new life and the first signs of spring stirring within the earth. To learn more about this holiday, how you can celebrate it, and get FREE spells read my guide all about this holiday HERE!
Lupercalia
Next up, we have one of my favorite ancient Roman holidays during the year Lupercalia. Lupercalia is a really fun festival all about purifying the city of Rome and bringing fertility to all it’s people. Which meant the celebrations tended to be a little more full of debauchery and sex. Which, is really my kind of holiday and it gives me big Saturnalia vibes, another one of my favorite ancient Roman holidays. Lupercalia is celebrated from February 14th to the 15th and predates Valentine’s Day by centuries which is why many think this is actually where Valentine’s day partly came from! During Lupercalia, every year, the ancient Romans would perform rituals and then throw parties all in the name of purification. To purify the city of Rome on this festival guaranteed a good crop, plenty of pregnant ladies, and overall good health and happy people for the whole city. If you want to learn about this festival and learn how they celebrated back than. Plus how you can celebrate it today; read my guide all about it HERE!
Valentine’s Day
Lastly, we have easily the most well known and popularly celebrated holiday for the month of February, especially in the United States; Valentine’s day. What is Valentine’s Day? St Valentine’s Day is an annual festival to celebrate romantic love, friendship and admiration. Every year on 14 February people celebrate this day by sending messages of love and affection to partners, family and friends. Historically Valentine’s day is tied to Saint Valentine. Saint Valentine was said to be a priest named Valentine who was imprisoned and beheaded by Roman Emperor Claudius II for assisting persecuted Christians and secretly marrying Christian couples in love. He even tired converting Claudius to Christianity while he was imprisoned. He was beheaded on February 14, which later became known as Valentine’s Day. If you want to get 9 spells to make this Valentine’s day enchanting and magical check you my guide HERE!
Other sacred days and holidays:
Candlemas
Saint Brigid Day
Groundhog day (USA)
Valisblot
Presidents day (USA)
Black History month-This will always be black history month to me no matter what some executive order based in discrimination from our corrupt President signs.
Parentalia
Quirinalia
Equirria
Fornacalia
Magical and witchcraft themes of February
February is a month of reflection, purification, fertility, love, and transition from winter to spring in witchcraft, marked by celebrating the midwinter with Imbolc. February is associated with themes of love, fertility, and purification, with rituals and spells focused on attracting love, strengthening relationships, and cleansing negative energies. This month is a time to honor the growing light, embrace the energy of renewal, and plant the seeds of intention for the coming season. This month we can engage in rituals, spells, and meditations that reflect the themes of purification, creativity, fertility, love, transition, sex and aligning with the natural rhythms of the Earth.
Don’t forget to cast fire spells as well during this month to bring you heat and warmth during the cold winter months. As well as connecting you to the hope of brighter and warmer days soon to come. I love to perform fire magic via candles during this month to create a beacon of light and hope for my mental health during the darkest days ahead and to connect to candlemas that is celebrated this month.
This month we can perform rituals to bless seeds for the coming growing season, imbuing them with intentions for abundance, fertility, and growth. Lastly, if you live in a part of the world that freezes during the winter with frozen water ways and falling snow, binding and banishing magic can be extremely powerful and protective right now. Use the power of the alchemy in ice and snow to banish things from your life you need to let go, or to bind someone or something in place that no longer serves you in a wanted way. Check out more themes for this month and use them in your spells and rituals below.
The gods and goddesses of February
This month is a potent month to work with and honor deities associated with winter, spring, transitions, love, and fertility such as . This month is a good time to get to know the winter goddesses that rule this cold season as well as the goddesses that will help us welcome the blossoming spring soon. Some are associated with the dark goddess aspect as of the divine feminine as well. Allowing for a powerful portal to ancient wisdom and magical knowledge during this month as the snow still falls and spring begins to peak through its layers. Everyone works with and views deity energy a little differently. Whether you view them as archetypes of the human consciousness, representations of the source energy, or as being entities on their own, there are certain deities that now is the time to connect to and honor them in the most sacred and amplified way.( Don’t forget to grab my eBook in the shop to help you explore this)
This month for me is a very feminine month. When I want to go into the womb of mother Earth and allow her to wrap me up in the comfort that all of her love has to offer. To listen to the past, root myself in introspection, and hear the healing whispers from my womb in the stillness and silence of winter. But, it’s also a month to be reminded of the connections we have to those around us and bring us hope with the new light of spring just over the horizon. During this month a few deities take center stage because they have festivals or sacred days during this month to help you connect with them in a very intimate way. The deities that are going to be the best for you to connect to right now are deities connected to fertility, transitions, the winter, spring, love, and community. Below we will talk about some of the deities you can work with this month. I could never list them all here.
Brigid
The first deity I am going to talk about takes central stage during Imbolc. A Goddess in Irish tradition, Brigid is one of the most well-known because, she is the Goddess of fertility and spring. To many she is also known as the Great Mother Goddess of Ireland, and to Christians as a Saint Brigid. With this energy, Brigid brings the remembrance of our Oneness and of the Eternal Essence of the Divine Feminine. She is the daughter of the Celtic God Dagda, a Fae leader of the Tuatha dè Danann.She’s often depicted with fiery hair and a sunbeam cloak. She was born at sunrise with rays of sunlight radiating around her head. She is associated with many things; Poetry, Healing, Midwinter/Imbolc, Flames/fire, Fertility, and Motherhood.
Brigid is considered a Triple Goddess, yet many references distinguish Brigit differently than the traditional Triple Goddess aspects of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Rather Brigid is frequently referenced having three sister selves with three distinct roles, Lady of Healing Waters, Goddess of the Sacred Flame and Goddess of the Fertile Earth.
Callieach
On Imbolc which is the first of this month, Cailleach, the Goddess of Winter, heads out into the world to gather firewood to keep her warm for the rest of winter. If the weather is bright and sunny, Cailleach is out gathering the wood and will be able to gather enough to make winter last a good bit longer. However, if the weather is bad and cold, Cailleach is still asleep and will soon run out of firewood, and spring will come sooner.
Cailleach is often depicted as a powerful, crone-like figure who embodies the harshness and stillness of winter. When she appears to me she also has a blue aurora about her, and her mythical staff in hand. As the guardian of the cold, she is said to control the storms, the winds, and the snow that blanket the earth during the winter months. She is a symbol of death and decay but also of transformation and the wisdom that comes with age and experience. While Brigid heralds the coming of spring and new life, Cailleach represents the slowing down and rest that winter brings, urging us to pause and reflect. On Imbolc, Cailleach’s presence is especially poignant as it marks the shift from the deep, inward-focused energies of winter toward the budding life of spring. Cailleach holds the power to either prolong winter or usher in the first signs of spring, depending on whether she decides to create a fierce storm or allow the warmth to return.
Aphrodite
In Greek mythology, Aphrodite is the goddess of love, beauty, and desire. She is also associated with sexuality, fertility, and pleasure. While best known as the goddess of love, she was also the ancient Greek goddess of fertility, physical pleasure (particularly sexual), eternal youth, grace, and beauty. Additionally, she played roles in commerce, war, and politics. Plus let’s not forget her crucial role, as one of the causes of the Trojan War. Her origins though, are shrouded in mystery. According to Hesiod’s Theogony, she emerged from the sea foam in the waters of Paphos, on the island of Cyprus, born from the severed genitals of Uranus. She supposedly arose from the foam when the Titan Cronus slew his father Uranus and threw his genitals into the sea. However, according to Homer, in Iliad, Aphrodite may instead be the daughter of Zeus and Dione.
Call on her this month to work with the energy of love and deepening your connection to others. Don’t forget to reflect on your relationships as well and find love with those you can. Especially if you are forced into a situation just as she was. Remember, Aphrodite is about so much more than love, beauty and lust though. You can always call on her for those reasons but, Aphrodite is about the passion of creation. Which is why she can be called on for creative expression, and living your passion. She is a great goddess to use for self love, emotional balance and healing as well.
Kuan Yin
Kuan Yin (also known as Guanyin or Avalokitesvara) is a Buddhist goddess of compassion and mercy. Kuan Yin’s name translates to “One Who Sees and Hears the Cry from the Human World” She is often depicted with multiple arms, holding symbols of compassion, and standing on a lotus pedestal. Kuan Yin is a protector of the vulnerable and a guide for those seeking spiritual awakening. She is an all-seeing, all-hearing being who is called upon by worshipers in times of uncertainty, despair, and fear. Her story is one that truly teaches us to love one another this month and the depth our compassion and empathy has the ability to go. You can read her story below.
Long ago in a Chinese state there was a king who had three daughters. He hoped to marry each one off to a suitable family but his youngest, Miao Shan, wanted to become a Buddhist nun to learn more about spirituality and bring salvation to the world. Disgusted by this, the king disowned her and sent her to live in exile. Years later the king fell very ill. A wandering monk came to his aid and told him the only way to save himself was to make and ingest a potion made from the eyes and arms of someone who gave them willingly. Unbeknownst to the king this monk was his youngest, Miao Shan, in transformation. After years of studying she had become a bodhisattva. Having heard of her father’s illness she morphed herself into the monk in order to share her wisdom. In her transformation she told the king to reach out to the bodhisattva of compassion who lived atop the mountain. She told him to send a messenger to plead for help.
At the top of the mountain, in her true form, she received the messenger. Despite knowing that his illness was a result of past sins she willingly gave him her eyes and arms as it was her filial duty to help her father. Back in the kingdom, once again disguised as the old monk, she made the potion and saved her father. The king, now saved, cried out in gratitude. The monk told him he ought to visit the mountain top and thank the person who saved him, and so he did. When he reached the temple atop the mountain he was deeply saddened to see his own daughter, who he had banished, without eyes and arms presiding over her hundreds of followers. He finally came to understand the suffering she must have undergone but instead of anger Miao Shan met him with benevolent love and urged him to follow the ways of Buddhism and live a life of compassion. Then, with a bright flash of light, she was transformed into the divine image of a bodhisattva with her eyes and arms restored.
Juno
Let’s talk about Juno next, although so many associate her with June I also like to use her this month as well. Because, of the energy of love all over this month. Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, the family, and childbirth was a paramount figure embodying the sanctity and power of matrimonial union and the family. The Roman goddess Juno is among the first gods and goddesses of ancient Rome who is in charge of the women’s lives in the state. Juno’s symbol, which is a peacock, represents her watchful vigilance and her role as the protector of the community. It is assumed that the term “Juno” meant “the young one” because of her association as the goddess of the new and waxing moon. This celestial connection perhaps implying the idea of growth and beginnings, aligns with her domains.
Today, it is accepted that the Roman goddess Juno has the title “Regina” meaning Queen which gives her the title of the “Queen of the Gods.” Juno, being a multifaceted deity, was also the wife and sister of Jupiter, the King of all the Roman gods. She was often represented as the female counterpart to Mars the god of war, highlighting her influence in both the domestic and political spheres. Although the Roman goddess Juno had dominion over family, marriage, and childbirth, she is often depicted to be in a warlike stance, an illustration that is often favored upon by Roman soldiers.
Correspondences For The Month Of January
First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy, the zodiac energy the moon is currently or for time of the year like a month, which I will list below for you to use. Remember this is just a start to the list for you. You can use any correspondences that connect the magical themes and energies of February. Just follow your intuition on what you choose to work with!
Planet-Venus
Animal- deer, goat, lambs, burrowing animals, groundhog, robin, wolf
We’ve talked a lot about all the different types of energies the month of February has and gives us access to work with. So, how can you specifically connect to those energies? In your everyday life you can make sure your affirmations , intentions, and manifestations align with the energies of renewal, love, creativity, transition, community, and fertility in all areas of your life. Make sure to grab onto the energy of hope in the light of a flickering candles. As you let go of what no longer serves you and head into new beginnings with hope as springs begins to peak through. You can celebrate and honor any of the sacred days and holidays this month has like Imbolc, Lupercalia, and Valentine’s Day.
Some Rituals and spell workings during this time that will be really intensified will be based on releasing the old, clearing away unwanted energy from the past year, and welcoming in wanted energy and opportunities. Other spells that will have some significant meaning right now and help you connect to the energy of February should be centered around planting new seeds, fertility, and fostering loving relationships. This month is another month when you can really get some clear and transformative messages from your guides. As we are in a liminal time of transition siting in the middle of two seasons. You can do this through any means of divination you prefer but, fire gazing or Cryomancy ( snow and ice divination)are some to think about to align with the correspondences of this month.
February creates a very potent liminal pocket of time that is teeming with duality, balance, and the power of transition from one season to the next. It’s a month that really pulls us to go deep within ourselves in the darkness, stillness and silence for introspection, reflection, self awareness, and growth. Especially since it’s the last officially full month of the Winter Season. This makes it a great month to do any work on transformation, reflection and preparation for dark times through shadow work. Allowing the energy of the frozen winter in the last days of winter and in the glimmer of hope in spring just about to be blossoming. If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here. Plus don’t forget to head to the shop and register for my new course that is beginning at the end of this month!
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Get out in nature, feel the snow, the cold, and the frozen ground while listening to the silence all around. Then look around for the new signs of life springing up already around you
Since, I am a grey witch I look for the duality in every single energy I work with including sacred times like a month of the year like the one we are currently in, February. When we think about February I feel many often only see one side to this month. The one that is shoved in their faces by commercialism; the love, sex, and fertility aspects of this month with Valentine’s day. Plus we seem to really cling on to that hope of spring with the first signs of life Imbolc brings to our attention on the first of the month. While far too many forget about the coldness, harshness, and stillness that is surrounding us still with Winter. We may be at what we consider to be the mid point of Winter but, that doesn’t mean it will be pleasant and easy to finish out. Some of the biggest blizzards and harshest temperatures of the winter can happen in the month of February. Trust me I know this all to well living in Minnesota. Even now as I am writing this in February I am waiting for an ice storm, almost a foot of snow and below zero temps to hit me in the next few days. While February is a time that is focused on purification, fertility, and love, it’s also a time of darkness, harshness, and having to dig deep within ourselves to survive the last days of Winter.
Final thoughts
We talked about many things in this blogpost including the history, some celebrations, the different energies and magical themes we can work with during this month. Along with how to connect to those energies, deities we can honor and worship, and how to work with the magic of February. February is a uniquely magical time that invites everyone to plant the seeds for hopes with the first signs of spring. While also reminding us of the harshness of Winter sill surrounding us we have to be resilient and get through. Using this month as time to truly let go of what no longer serves us before spring fully emerges. February reminds us that even in the darkest nights, in the harshest conditions, and the coldest times we can still find hope and light. We can still look for new life fighting to break through the snow to survive. It’s the month that shows us the depth of our resilience and our willingness to thrive in harsh conditions. As the snow continues to fall and blankets nature February’s magic graces us with a dance of love, transition, and strength for the rest of winter’s harsh days.
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About Me : I have been a solitary grey magic practitioner for 15 + years. First and foremost, I consider myself a mystic and seeker of all knowledge. I am dedicated to the restoration, and re-enchantment of Magic in society, across this realm, and in each and every soul I come across in life! I am here to create a container that promotes healing, duality, and raw authenticity. I do this by guiding you on your personal journey to understanding your unique magic and sacred contracts. I facilitate this for you through embracing your shadow, duality and learning to live in energetic balance while not wearing a mask. When you work and learn from me you do so from your “darkness” as much as your “light” and in a way to truly harness and accept it not to just go thru it on the way to your light. But, I teach you how to truly embrace it, work with it, and use it alongside your light as a partner. I hold up a mirror for you to be able to see your authentic reflection looking back. Then have the courage to take the next step and do the uncomfortable but vital inner work to completely remove your mask. By facing all of your past wounds, traumas, and hurts. Allowing you to see both the dark and light within your story and take each chapter and alchemize it into something that is so powerful. your unique internal flame will shine so bright you will always be able to go within and find it on a dark cold night. You will learn how to truly live in duality and energetic balance to allow growth, and alignment with your sacred contracts and purposes. to finally move on and truly let the things that hold you back in this life from healing and manifesting go. To see everything I offer; like personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for you to work through on your own, Tarot sessions for guidance and more! Go to my shop!
We all need some inspiration, insight, or someone’s else’s perspective to help us navigate and understand the universe and life from time to time. One of my favorite ways to do this is to go to books or the internet and read others words. When I do this it opens up a portal to try and understand their experience that is called life and how they have come to understand the universe we live in. That understanding of someone else’s experience creates a bridge to allow me to shift perspective and learn some new things about myself and the universe along the way as well. This post is a collection of some of my favorite quotations of my own and of others from the past year that really helped me on my path of major transition, growth, and learning this past year. I hope they can help you as much as they helped me!
So be a person they can’t beat. Keep getting back up. Keep fighting. As long as you keep fighting they can never actually win. The fight is coming and as long as we keep getting back up they can never really win.
You create true magic when you learn to let go of control. Let go of controlling the journey and how you will reach your destination. True magic happens when you keep going when that obstacle seems so big in your path there is no way around it. True magic happens in the moments you want to give up and quit. In those moments when you are exhausted and feel like you have tried every which way to keep going to reach your goal. In those moments when you feel stuck and like there is nothing left to do but, turn around and give up. True magic happens when we remember like water we have the ability to be fluid, bend, and be adaptable if we truly let go of controlling the way we must go and just flow.
Never ever quiet that song in your soul. You know the one I am talking about The one that plays in your head when you are alone. The song that no one else but you knows. The one you that makes your whole being vibrate in recognition when it hears it. The one you can’t help but belt out loud. Always let it play out loud for all to see in how you live your life authentically.
I say let it shine and let them cover their eyes. Maybe one day they will be ready to shine just as bright. Until then never let those who are unhealed dull your light.
Stop doing things that make you unhappy. Stop being around people who don’t match your energy. Stop putting yourself in situations that leave you feeling drained. Stop allowing others wants and needs to destroy your peace. You get to choose who you are around, what you around, and the situations you put yourself in. So stop making choices that cost you your peace no matter how it makes others around you feel. Start setting boundaries and watch the peace enter your life.
Be a voice not an echo-Albert Einstein
Now, this year with the energy going on in the collective, the snake slithering its way into our year soon, and the messy rebirth that is happening, it is the time to really grab onto this quotation and take it to live by. To be a voice and not an echo means to embrace your different-ness, to be daring, to take a chance and to take the road less travelled. When you are a voice , it’s when you realize that you are different and thinking differently is the right thing to do. It’s how we evolve and change and keep moving forward in life. Being a voice and not an echo means that you are choosing to use your own voice, your own authentic expression, and your own words when formulating your view of the world around you. Instead of simply being an echo of your environment and what you have been taught. When you are simply an echo of someone else’s voice, you don’t have personal ownership in what you say, and those beliefs you think are yours? Well they aren’t. They simply are an echo of someone’s else heart.
Being a voice and not just an echo is daring to be brave and question the things around you. It’s being willing to be wholly and authentically you no matter who is around and how hard the world makes it for you. When you choose to embrace that you are your own unique voice and not simply an echo of the generations who have raised you. It gives you the freedom, and the permission to speak up and share what you have to offer the world in your own unique way. Embracing being a voice instead of an echo may be a rougher path to travel but, I promise you when you choose to become the authentic voice that is you and let the world hear it, the liberation felt when those chains fall is like nothing else. I want you to choose now and here, to be willing to question everything you think and then decide….. Have you been your own voice or an echo this whole time?
This voice in my souls whispered this to me , Reminding me of the power that I wield. Reminding me of the reality I can shape. Reminding me of the rage and fire that burns deep inside that I can call on to protect myself and those who can’t protect themselves in this life. Reminding me to not forget I am a powerful witch, we do not kneel to anyone or any power. We wield it, we stand with it in our hands, and we fight until we have reshaped our entire life. Taking out corruption along the way. I won’t allow myself to become small and shrink into the shadow to not be heard like this administration would like. I will be loud. I will scream. I will get in their faces. I will stand up and fight. I will not let them take my rights and way of life without putting up one hell of a fucking fight.
Even if you think your thoughts on your life and on the people you know are ‘facts’, they really aren’t. They are a series of beliefs you have chosen to live from – your perspective. Your perspective is the way you see something. It’s the unique way that we interpret and understand our own experiences, thoughts, and emotions, essentially our perspective is acting as a lens through which we view the world around us. Our perspective affects so much of our lives, from our mental health, our interactions with others, our beliefs, and so much more. The way you choose to see things directly affects every choice you make. So your perspective ultimately determines how your life turns out. Your perspective might feel permanent, but it isn’t. Whether you realize it yet or not, your perspective is actually a choice you have made. And like any choice, it can therefore be changed. So, I challenge you to be willing to challenge your perspective today and see how and where it may need to be reshaped. Doing this could make a big difference on not only your day but, maybe even your entire life.
Some paths aren’t meant to be traveled with others by our side. Some paths are meant to be traveled alone. That doesn’t make them sad or lonely, but full of strength, wisdom, and empowerment. It teaches us resilience and shows us all we can truly accomplish. When we really stop and soak up the silence all around us as we travel our path alone beauty will be found all around.
When you make the choice to heal your wounds and confront the traumas that have been written into the pages of your story. What you are really doing is being reintroduced to pieces of yourself you may have kept hidden in the dark and the pieces of you that were there before you locked them away to keep them safe. This is when you get to relearn who you were before those traumas framed how you view yourself, and the world. Along with the skills they taught you to use to protect yourself and how you respond. Then you get to do the harder work and let go of those things you learned to protect you then and let them go. Reminding yourself that you no longer need those skills and responses today for they no longer serve you and the place you are at now.
Choosing to heal, to really truly go into your soul and mend the things that are broken and bring things to the surface that were hidden is not an easy thing to do. It’s one of the most painful things you will ever go through and it becomes amplified by the fact that it is self inflicted on top of that. The pain you experience when going through the healing process is even going to hurt more then when the wound was inflicted on you in the past. But, that’s okay it’s meant to hurt deeply at first for that is how we truly heal how we move through that pain and allow the medicine of healing to burn and chase away the poison that you had circulating in your energetic veins.
I am not here to live my life IN service to others. I am not here to be some cog in a machine that is brainwashed in what I think. I am not here to fall into a line and take orders from anyone. I am here to be me. I am here to stand in my own power. I am here to change how we think and how we do things. I am here to wake others up I am here to tear shit down, burn it to the ground, and eradicate that line. If doing this means I am not in your heaven that is fine. I would much rather reign in hell where true power and independence can be found in the flames raging all around.
Anger like a fire just is. It isn’t good, it isn’t bad. It just is. what matters is what we do with it and how we direct it. We can either let it burn out of control and consume us. Or we can carefully stoke the flames and choose what is burnt away. You can either build with it and light the way or destroy with it. It is your choice. Right now think carefully about your choice. You can let the heat and flames of the anger you feel now consume you and destroy not only you but, the change you could affect. Or, you can take it and carefully stoke it. Allowing it to still burn at just the right height and heat to be the motivation you need to continue to fight.
For true lasting transformation and change to happen we must be willing to do things we have never done. We must be willing to truly look deep into the depths of our soul and be honest and accountable with who we are and what we do to try and make our manifestations come true. We must be willing to step into the unknown without fear and trust that if we listen to the changes we need to make lasting growth will come at last. We must be willing to let go of who we have been in the past. Looking into the future with brand new eyes willing to do the things you thought you never could or would to become all you should. With it being Scorpio season right now is the perfect time to do just that. Grab onto this moment of transformation and step into the unknown with willingness to do things completely new to achieve lasting evolution to a brand new you!
Your soul already knows the answer you just have to be quiet enough to hear it and brave enough to listen to it. The next few days as the veil reaches it’s thinnest point I challenge you to truly sit and listen to not only the whispers of the dead but of your very own soul. Reflect on this past year, the triumphs and the hurts and the lessons your soul has learned. Listen to the answers it’s been dying for you grab onto and use to reshape your reality and awaken. Than be the brave being you were meant to be and step through the veil and into this next year with power, purpose, and alchemizing your fear.
While making wishes and sending them out into the multiverse is a step in your manifestation process and essential. It isn’t the farthest we should go. We can’t simply make a wish with our breath and let them go. We must follow those seeds, see where the land, and cultivate them with our energy, actions, and decisions to make them grow. So today, make the choice to not just simply wish for your dreams to come true but, invest your energy in ways that will make it happen for you soon.
How often do you let your mind and self talk turn into shaming and tearing yourself down? Especially when it comes to your goals, personal development, and growth. How often do you hear yourself try and motivate yourself through comparison to others, belittling yourself or shaming yourself for not doing things you feel you should? I am here to tell you to take a moment and stop, because shaming yourself into change and becoming who you want to be will never get you the long lasting changes you wish to see. Give yourself grace because I know it’s a loop that’s easy to get stuck in and difficult to get off. Then move forward with motivating yourself to true evolution through boosting your self worth, and love.
Some of us did not come to this realm in this lifetime to be supported and carried by others but, we came here to be the support system for the collective. If you’ve had a challenging life, if you are the black sheep and feel like you never had the proper support and love. That is because YOU are the love and the support system for everyone. So, make sure to take the time each and every day to do the inner healing work to help move the collective into a place where they truly feel the love and support you were contracted to bring to the Earth.
When was the last time you validated yourself? I am referring to positively recognizing your thoughts, emotions or actions. When was the last time you took a moment to stop the negative chatter in your mind? Stop waiting to hear the positive words, praise or encouragement you’re craving. Tell it to yourself because you’re the only person you have complete control over.
Self-worth is at the core of our very selves—our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are intimately tied into how we view ourselves as human beings. Which in turn affects our magic, our manifestation, and how we walk around in our communities and go through life. If you don’t feel your self worth is where it should be, take some time today to really sit and reflect on where you have been. Remember every time you fell and got back up again. Remember every scrape, every bruise, every rejection, every broken bone and every hurtful thing someone has ever said. Remember each one those things no matter how hurtful, traumatic or bad they were; you did not stop. You kept going and proved it was all wrong and you wouldn’t let it break you. Each one of those scars, breaks, and every tear wasn’t weakness but, strength and a deposit into your self worth bank. Take a deep breath, focus on that bank of strength you have and remember you are worthy no matter what happens or anyone else says. For every ounce of that strength and self worth in your bank you have earned.
Remember you are growing while also trying to heal. Remember you are grieving while also learning to forgive. Remember you are searching for the future while trying to let go of the past. Remember you are trying to love others while learning to also love yourself. Remember you are accepting yourself for who you are now while also working to become who you were always meant to be. So, give yourself a break and some grace each and every day.
When life, others, or even yourself start to make you feel small, insignificant or like you don’t matter at all. Please stop, take a moment, and be kind to yourself and stand up tall.
Personal growth is central to who I am and how I live my life. I’ve come to learn a lot from the snake when it comes to this process of transformation. They shed their skin every time it no longer fits or serves them. Making the process of transformation very familiar to them. They don’t question it they simply allow it to happen knowing that after that painful process is done, they will be able to slither and breathe like never before. They don’t care what that process looks like to others walking by and they ignore every mumble of disgust and side eye. And if they feel threatened or their boundaries have been crossed they don’t even question to unhinge their jaw and protect themselves while they are healing and raw. Be like the snake as you move through life.
Remember if you are going through shit right now you can use it to allow you to grow and thrive like never before. Nature does it all the time. Just go and ask the mushrooms.
As much as falling apart is difficult, parts of me does truly love it. You get to be so intimate with the raw energy of your soul. It gives you the time to examine each shattered bit of your soul. To filter out the pieces that no longer serve you and lay them to rest with love. To be face to face with the pieces you will carry forward with you in resilience and strength.
Some of the hardest things I have had to heal and work through revolve around the things I didn’t get and receive from others and types of relationships I never got to experience. It’s important that we recognize and work through all of it to be the complete, whole, and balanced creature we were meant to be.
When the fires are all around you and you aren’t sure your skin can take anymore burns; just remember that each step you take and the taller you stand the more power you put into your own hands.
Don’t wait to love yourself until the change is complete, love yourself through the process as well.
Remember,to not care what anyone else thinks of you and their perception of you. You need to do whatever it takes to heal, keep going, and create a healthy and thriving life.
But, remember boundaries aren’t you telling someone else what they can and cannot do. Boundaries are you saying how YOU will respond to the decisions they make and the actions YOU will take. They aren’t rules you enforce on others, they simply are advocating for yourself, your well being, your energy and your time.
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About Me : I have been a solitary grey magic practitioner for 15 + years. First and foremost, I consider myself a mystic and seeker of all knowledge. I am dedicated to the restoration, and re-enchantment of Magic in society, across this realm, and in each and every soul I come across in life! I am here to create a container that promotes healing, duality, and raw authenticity. I do this by guiding you on your personal journey to understanding your unique magic and sacred contracts. I facilitate this for you through embracing your shadow, duality and learning to live in energetic balance while not wearing a mask. When you work and learn from me you do so from your “darkness” as much as your “light” and in a way to truly harness and accept it not to just go thru it on the way to your light. But, I teach you how to truly embrace it, work with it, and use it alongside your light as a partner. I hold up a mirror for you to be able to see your authentic reflection looking back. Then have the courage to take the next step and do the uncomfortable but vital inner work to completely remove your mask. By facing all of your past wounds, traumas, and hurts. Allowing you to see both the dark and light within your story and take each chapter and alchemize it into something that is so powerful. your unique internal flame will shine so bright you will always be able to go within and find it on a dark cold night. You will learn how to truly live in duality and energetic balance to allow growth, and alignment with your sacred contracts and purposes. to finally move on and truly let the things that hold you back in this life from healing and manifesting go. To see everything I offer; like personalized shadow work sessions, womb healing, eBooks for you to work through on your own, Tarot sessions for guidance and more! Go to my shop!
At Imbolc, the Earth is beginning to wake up and we celebrate the approaching return of spring. We are through the harshest, longest, and darkest part of the winter. We begin to prepare ourselves to awaken from a hibernation and time of reflection. We begin to reach for the light again as we open our eyes, stretch our limbs, and prepare to leave our places of safety to venture out into the wilderness again. Imbolc is a time for cleansing, renewal, and planting the seeds — both literal and metaphorical — for what you want to grow in the year ahead. Imbolc is holiday all about reflecting on the promise of new life and the first signs of spring stirring within the earth. Come with me as the wheel turns again and learn all about this transitional festival from Winter to Spring with me in this blogpost.
First, What is Imbolc?
Imbolc is a sabbat on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year but, is originally an ancient Gaelic/Celtic holiday celebrating the first signs of Spring. The word Imbolc is believed to mean either “ewe’s milk” or “in the belly”, which many believe refers to the birth of baby lambs around this time in Ireland and Scotland. In modern times, most of us don’t understand the harshness of Winter and what a brutal mistress she can be, that our ancestors endured. Not even me who lives in Minnesota. Our winter’s get quite harsh but, I still can’t understand their experience. So, at this time they were coming out of a period of brutal weather. They had endured the harshest part of the winter and their food stores were declining. So when the baby lambs were born around this time and their mother’s milk started flowing, it was a good day. The birth of new lambs and milk meant they’d have more food to last the rest of the Winter season. Another coming mean I come across, is that Imbolc means; “in the belly of the Mother,” because the seeds of spring are beginning to stir in the belly of Mother Earth.
In addition to celebrating rebirth, life, and replenishment, the Celtic goddess Brigid is honored on Imbolc and takes a central role. This is because, another name for Imbolc is Brigid’s Day. I am going to talk about her more below so just keep reading if you want to learn why she is so important.
When is Imbolc celebrated?
Imbolc is celebrated annually on February 1st in the Northern Hemisphere and August 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice or Yule and the spring equinox or Ostara. Because Imbolc is the midway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, it was regarded as a season unto itself. A time of change, when the days are longer and the sun is stronger.
History of Imbolc
Historically, this was a time to honor the increasing sunlight and prepare for the coming growing season. Although winter still holds its harsh grip, the days are growing noticeably longer, and we see signs of the earth beginning to awaken. Farmers would bless their fields and livestock, symbolizing hope for a bountiful harvest to come. Our ancestors looked forward to Imbolc as a sign that the darkest days of winter were behind them. As the darkness began to give way to the light, they experienced a sense of hope and anticipation that the cold, dark winter season was coming to an end.
Imbolc the day the earth begins to awaken
On this day, the earth stirs from its slumber, and the first signs of spring begin to emerge. Imbolc means we see the gradual return of warmth and light, the stirring of life in the natural world, and a sense of rejuvenation that permeates both the earth and our own spirits and bodies. This energy brings a palpable sense of anticipation and renewal as nature prepares to burst forth with life once more. Even though there may still be snow on the ground where you are, even if it’s freezing cold outside, we are beginning to feel the very earliest hints of spring rising in our spirits. After months of turning inward, of hibernation & of rest, life is beginning to stir again. The Earth is beginning to reawaken after her Winter slumber.
Imbolc a day of fertile manifestation
The dormant earth starts to awaken, and we sense a surge of potential and possibility in the air. It’s a time for new beginnings, for setting intentions, and for sowing the seeds of our dreams. Imbolc gives you a chance to reflect on your own life and how you want to grow in the coming year. Now is a time to honor the potential waiting within you as well. It’s the spark of an idea or a dream waiting to come true. Let your creativity and imagination help manifest these dreams!
Brigid the Irish goddess of Imbolc; who is she?.
A Goddess in Irish tradition, Brigid is one of the most well-known because, she is the Goddess of fertility and spring. To many she is also known as the Great Mother Goddess of Ireland, and to Christians as a Saint Brigid. With this energy, Brigid brings the remembrance of our Oneness and of the Eternal Essence of the Divine Feminine. She is the daughter of the Celtic God Dagda, a Fae leader of the Tuatha dè Danann.She’s often depicted with fiery hair and a sunbeam cloak. She was born at sunrise with rays of sunlight radiating around her head. She is associated with many things; Poetry, Healing, Midwinter/Imbolc, Flames/fire, Fertility, and Motherhood.
Brigid is considered a Triple Goddess, yet many references distinguish Brigit differently than the traditional Triple Goddess aspects of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Rather Brigid is frequently referenced having three sister selves with three distinct roles, Lady of Healing Waters, Goddess of the Sacred Flame and Goddess of the Fertile Earth.
Other names she goes by
Brigid is also known as Brigit or Bríg
The Bright One
Fiery Arrow
The Powerful One
The High One
Great Mother Goddess of Ireland
Lady of the Sacred Flame
Eternal Flame of Life
Flame of Inspiration
The Mistress of the Mantle
Cailleach, the Goddess of Winter, heads out to gather wood
On Imbolc, Cailleach, the Goddess of Winter, heads out into the world to gather firewood to keep her warm for the rest of winter. If the weather is bright and sunny, Cailleach is out gathering the wood and will be able to gather enough to make winter last a good bit longer. However, if the weather is bad and cold, Cailleach is still asleep and will soon run out of firewood, and spring will come sooner.
Cailleach is often depicted as a powerful, crone-like figure who embodies the harshness and stillness of winter. When she appears to me she also has a blue aurora about her, and her mythical staff in hand. As the guardian of the cold, she is said to control the storms, the winds, and the snow that blanket the earth during the winter months. She is a symbol of death and decay but also of transformation and the wisdom that comes with age and experience. While Brigid heralds the coming of spring and new life, Cailleach represents the slowing down and rest that winter brings, urging us to pause and reflect. On Imbolc, Cailleach’s presence is especially poignant as it marks the shift from the deep, inward-focused energies of winter toward the budding life of spring. Cailleach holds the power to either prolong winter or usher in the first signs of spring, depending on whether she decides to create a fierce storm or allow the warmth to return.
Cailleach is a goddess that until this year I had only read about and had not worked with. This is for many reasons but, the main one being I hate winter. Well, now it’s hated. since I have been able to walk alongside her in the winter wonderland that is the Minnesota woods this year. This winter I have listened to her call from the woods to come and join her time and time again. Each time she was able to help me heal a layer of trauma, let go of parts of me that need to rest, and remember the strength found in the resilience of winter. This Winter has shown me that Cailleach teaches us that winter’s resilience and silence is just as important as the energy of growth. Her winter reign creates the space needed for rebirth and growth, teaching that sometimes we must go through periods of stillness, darkness, and challenge before we can emerge into the light. If you want to learn more about her check out the anthology that is within the Dark Goddess Collective I am apart of.
Common traditions for Imbolc
Most traditions observed around Midwinter are focused on awakening Nature from its sleep and dormancy and the coming fertility of spring. Honor Imbolc by including traditions connecting you to the rhythms of Nature. Let’s take a look at some of the many but, certainly not all, of the ancient traditions associated with Imbolc. Listen to your intuition and celebrate Imbolc in whatever way calls to you.
Use milk and dairy as an offering to Brigid or in your spell workings
Traditionally milk and dairy are included in meals. This is an easy way to work ancient traditions into your modern Imbolc rituals. Leave a glass of milk as a offering to Brigid or your spirits at the table or on your altar. When you have your Imbolc feast make a dish that features cheese, cream, or milk. Lastly, you could use milk in spells or rituals. Some of my favorites are adding it to ritual baths for fertility and purification or in abundance spells.
Lighting a fire in your hearth
As a fire festival, Imbolc symbolizes the return of light after the dark days of winter. The hearth fire was central to celebrations, representing warmth, protection, and the growing power of the sun. Fire is also used to purify and protect and is an Imbolc symbol for these reasons. In addition, fire is an element sacred to the goddess Brigid and employed to honor her on her sacred day.
Making a Brigid cross or dollie
The Brigid’s cross is a four-armed cross constructed of reeds. It is traditionally made fresh every year and hung above the front door for protection. This has become one of the most popular symbols of Imbolc.
Bless your seeds to plant this coming spring
Now is the traditional time to bless the seeds for the coming planting season. I f you already purchased seeds for spring, leave them on the altar on the night of Imbolc to charge with positive energy for fertility for planting in the spring.
Cleansing and purification rituals Imbolc is also a time of purification and cleansing after the festivities of Yule. Cleansing rituals are common at Imbolc as a way of sweeping away the dense and dark energy of winter. To usher in the joy and hope of Spring.
Magical themes of Imbolc
Every season and every pagan holiday has certain concepts and magical themes. Which means, depending on your tradition and needs, you can weave one or more of these themes into your personal celebrations. This festival on the wheel perform spells to harness the energies of winter, spring, fertility, awakening, growth, manifestation, and renewal. This is also a time to reflect on the past year, but in a way to be present. To truly let go of the things that no longer serve you. This festival is reminder to harness the last bit of the reflection power of winter as Spring begins to awaken for the planting soon just ahead. On Imbolc, we see the following magical rituals and spells below as well. Remember these are just some of the themes and energies you can connect to and work with on Imbolc.
Since, I am a grey witch I look for the duality in every single energy I work with including sacred times like Imbolc. The duality of Imbolc is as deep as it’s fertile energy. That is because, this is the transition period aka a liminal period between the harsh winter and the warming, new life of spring. Imbolc is that moment between what was and what’s still to come – a time to pause, reflect, and let the first seeds of hope take root. It’s not about rushing forward or forcing change but gently preparing ourselves for what’s next. Imbolc is a festival that celebrates the duality of light and dark, and the need for in our life. It’s reminds us of the wisdom found in the reflection and introspection of winter and the spark of hope and creativity in the light of spring. It’s a time to honor the cyclical nature of life and rebirth.
Correspondences for Imbolc
First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy, the zodiac energy the moon is currently or for A holiday or sacred time like Imbolc. I will list below for you to use. Remember this is not an all encompassing list and there may be other correspondences to use. Just follow your intuition and use what calls to you.
symbol- Brigids cross, Candle Flame or Light, Besom/Broom, snake/ serpent, Sheep, Flowing water and springs, snowflakes, white flowers, seeds
colors-White: represents the Snow and milk, Green: represents the newly emerging earth and the green of Brigid’s mantle, Pink: symbolizes the female reproductive system, Orange and red: represent Brigid’s sacred fire, Pastel Spring colors, you can also use silver
Herbs/flowers-acorns, evergreen, basil. bay leaves, chamomile, jasmine, rosemary, lavender, Snowdrops (one of the first flowers to blossom), Cinnamon, Cedar, Juniper, Dandelion
However you choose to work with the Imbolc magic and energies make sure to follow your intuition where it leads you. Make sure you tap into the energies of abundance, renewal, manifestation, and awakening from the slumber of winter. In your everyday life, you can work with any affirmations, mantras, and visualization work for abundance, new beginnings, endings, renewal, awakening, fertility, and Spring. Let’s take a look at some of the many different ways you can magically work with the energy of Imbolc.
Light candles in your home on Imbolc eve
Lighting candles during Imbolc rituals symbolizes the awakening of the earth from its dormant state and the emergence of new possibilities. The illumination serves as a beacon of hope, guiding individuals through the last throes of winter toward the light-filled days of spring. Don’t forget to set an intention with each candle you light, focusing on renewal and new beginnings.
Cleanse, purify, and clean your home or space Imbolc is an excellent time for a thorough physical and energetic cleansing. Perform a symbolic “spring cleaning” by decluttering or tidying your home. Sweep your home to remove stagnant energy, smudge with rosemary or sage, and open the windows to invite fresh air and light.
Honor Brigid by creating poetry or art and giving it to her as an offering
Brigid’s connection to poetry and craftsmanship makes Imbolc an excellent time to engage in creative pursuits. Write a poem, craft a piece of jewelry, or work on a project that sparks joy and expresses your unique voice. Dedicate your work to Brigid and ask for her blessings of inspiration and skill.
Other ways to celebrate Imbolc
Make a Brigid Cross. Crafting a Brigid’s Cross from straw or wheat is a traditional Imbolc activity. Place it above your door or hearth for protection and blessings throughout the year.
Set up an Imbolc altar with symbolic items like candles, flowers (like snowdrops), and representations of Brigid
visit a dairy farm if possible
Light a candle in each room after sunset to honor the suns rebirth
take a mindful walk in nature; notice all of the early new growth
Give an offering of milk to the earth
honor Brigid
cleanse and purify your home and personal spaces
charge new tools to use for the spring season
Go and meditate or reflect as you touch a frozen waterway, Feel the energy just pulsating under the surface
Add a cup or bowl of fresh water to your altar or by the front door
Plant seeds and place them on your windowsill inside or in a greenhouse to begin their growth before moving them to their outside home later
Visit a spring or steam and make an offering. Brigid whose life giving waters are said to flow from springs and holy wells . You can make a flower or pebble offering to her
Light a candle on Imbolc eve to meet Brigid in the liminal space
Make an ice lantern
candle magic
Take a ritual bath to cleanse and renew yourself. Don’t forget to add some self love to it as well. I have a self love ritual bath spell on my Pinterest here.
Make your own candles since it is also known as candlemas
Take a cleansing shower
Divination like fire scrying, water scrying
perform spells and rituals to bless and bring hope into your home and hearth
Use snow in your rituals for renewal, cleansing, purification
do release work and let go of the things that no longer serve you by burning them in a ritual fire
Do spells for growth, transformation, renewal, rebirth
Harness the energy of fertility for manifestation work
Since this is a fire festival its a great time to use it passion in sex magic
Reflection questions for Imbolc
Remember how Imbolc is a liminal time. This is because it is a time when we are sitting on the edge of awakening and growth. Growth often begins in darkness and stillness like the essence and energy of winter we have been in and we are now beginning to awaken from. To celebrate Imbolc is to honor the bravery of new beginnings by going within and doing the reflective work needed to heal. One of the best ways to do this is through shadow work . During Imbolc, Shadow work focused on letting go of what no longer serves you, renewal, the return of the light, and awakening to the fertility of spring. If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here. Also don’t forget to head to the shop and register for my 6 month course on shadow work starting at the end of this month!
While you’ve been cooped up over the winter, what has been growing and stirring within you?
What brings sunshine and inspiration to your daily life? What brings you light? What can always be relied on to cheer you up?
How are you transforming during this season of new beginnings and transformation? What will be your fresh start this Imbolc?
Brigid is a very protective deity. If you could have protection from anything over the next year, what would it be?
How can you be more creative in your life? What things are inspiring your creativity right now? How do you like to express your creativity?
What do you need to let go that no longer serves you before the growing season?
Are there any old beliefs or habits that I need to let go of to truly grow and flourish this spring?
What tiny buds of new life are beginning to appear from those winter dreams? What new beginning are you experiencing?
What are the projects & plans you’d like to bring to life over the next few months?
How are you building wisdom in this season of your life? How can you nurture that growth this winter?
What areas of my life need be reborn the most with the return of the light?
Are there changes currently taking place in your life, or transitions you are experiencing that are making you feel out of balance or uncomfortable?
If you could start fresh and renew an acquaintance from your past life, with whom would you renew it? Reflect on your past relationship with this person.
What wisdom have you learned this Winter you want to take with you into Spring?
How will you transform (or contribute to transforming) your community or the world? How will you bring new life this Imbolc?
What are your favorite signs of spring and new growth as the earth is beginning to come to life? What are the things you look for in nature during this season?
What are you planting this year, in terms of your personal development? What are your plans for growth?
How have you been honoring and connecting to winter this season?
How do you wish to connect with the coming Spring?
Imbolc Wishing Ritual
Imbolc is a celebration of light and the first spark of spring. It is a whisper of warmer weather and an ember of hope in the darkness of winter. Which is why its a time of ripe fertile energy great to focus towards your manifestations and deepest wishes. Use this simple Imbolc wishing ritual below to create a potent vessel to help your deepest wishes come true with the blossoming energy of Spring.
How to preform spell
You can use either a box or a Jar. Take the vessel and decorate it with Imbolc and spring correspondences. Than take a sheet of paper (green if you can) And write out all your wishes for the coming year and/or season. You can also add rosemary and/or bay leaves into the box. Than take the paper and energetically seal it within your vessel while saying
“ As the sun begin its rebirth I gave my thanks back to mother earth. Embracing change, with the light of hope the seeds of the future I continue to sow.” Than Take the vessel and add it to your altar or leave it in a place you can see it often and come back to and charge yourself with its energy.
Burst of creativity ritual with Brigid on Imbolc
As you begin to awaken from your hibernation during winter, Imbolc is a time for reigniting our motivation and fertile creative energy. It’s a time to be willing to let go of the past ways of creating and feel into those fertile grounds that rest has nourished. Imbolc invites you to reflect on what fires up your soul creatively, what brings you back to your why, the thing that really fires your soul. Then dares you to have the courage to follow that spark and let a passionate inferno of creativity ignite in your soul. Use this ritual involving candle magic and the element of fire to call on Brigid to help you do just that.
What You’ll Need: White candle (tealight or spell size is best) Lighter Carnelian
How to Cast the Spell: Gather your supplies , pick your spot and get yourself into sacred container however works best for you. If you want to cast a circle you can do this now. Set your carnelian and your candle next to each other directly in front of you. Take the time now to focus on what the igniting passion of fire can light in your soul to create right now. Focus on the energy of fire lighting your creativity and bringing your project to life. Next, Focus on your breath and when you feel ready on an inhale, light the candle then exhale. Then, recite this spell as you stare into the dancing hot flame now ignited, “candlelight, fire bright, burst through the darkness and stagnancy inside of me. I ask Brigid to lend me her fire of inspiration and creativity.” Close your eyes and repeat the prayer two more times. Visualize a small flame in your heart growing bigger and brighter. This is the fire of passion and creative ingenuity. Let it continue to grow in your mind’s eye as the candle burns down. When the candle is done burning, pick up the carnelian stone and carry it on you. Wear it daily and know that the fire of creativity is inside of that stone. Lending its energy to you. Now CREATE. Whatever that means to you: writing, content, arts and crafts, a new project at work, music, etc. etc.
Milk and Honey Prosperity Spell
A milk and honey prosperity spell is a magical ritual that uses milk and honey as its key ingredients to attract abundance and financial prosperity into your life. By drawing on the symbolism of nourishment and sweetness, essentially invoking a “land of milk and honey” into your life . Bringing you plenty of wealth, happiness, and well-being to you. With Imbolc being a festival and time of fertility and the coming abundance of spring and the return of light it’s a great time to do this spell. Learn how below.
Mix a small bowl of milk with a teaspoon of honey. You can personalize the spell by adding other ingredients that resonate with your personal goals (like cinnamon for motivation, or basil for business success) Then take a deep breath and Stir your mixture clockwise while focusing on abundance and blessings. Make sure you focus on what it is you specifically want abundance of in your life and what it is you want to sweeten up your life. Place the bowl on your altar as an offering to Brigid, or pour it into the earth as a sign of gratitude.
Final thoughts
These cold Mid-Winter days give us a moment to pause and notice the signs of life return. The days are beginning to lengthen, and we receive the first faint whispers of warmth. Imbolc is a reminder that Winter does not last forever. Earth’s magic is never idle, even when it appears to be sleeping. Imbolc really is a special time of the year where the chill of winter begins to fade and the promise of spring peeks through. Just like the first flowers pushing through the snow, this is a chance to reconnect with ourselves and embrace the quiet energy of new beginnings. May the life stirring underground stir new dreams to life within you. May the flames of inspiration and passion be ignited in your soul this Imbolc/ Midwinter.
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Snakes aka Serpents are beautiful creatures, that face the world in defiance of those who fear them. Slithering their way into our lives with transmutation, magic, and allure. Snakes tap into the deepest parts of us, the things we fear yet cannot look away from. Carl Jung even suggested that snakes are archetypal symbols representing the wild and mysterious parts of your psyche. They can surface in your dreams as messengers from the collective unconscious, linking you to the shared human experience and evoking primordial emotions or instincts. But, don’t forget when it comes to snake symbolism, there are various different interpretations. In some cultures, snakes or serpents are seen as helpful creatures that can guide us on our journey through life. In others, they’re considered to be malevolent, dangerous, and in some cases the source of all evil. The snake’s ability to move between underground and aboveground worlds has led to beliefs that it is a creature that can navigate between the physical and spiritual realms. Come with me on a journey through the realms, history, and time as we slither with the snake in this blogpost to shed our skins together by the end of it.
What are snakes?
Before, we really slither into the depths of what Snakes can symbolize and mean let’s first talk about what they even really are. Snakes are cold-blooded reptiles with elongated bodies, no limbs, and overlapping scales. As reptiles, they’re cold blooded and must regulate their body temperature externally. Snakes are predators and eat a wide variety of animals, including rodents, insects, birds’ eggs and even live young birds. They can be found in many different habitats, including forests, deserts, grasslands, swamps, and oceans. Which means they are found across the world.
Fun facts about snakes
Snakes have no eyelids, so they cannot blink.
Snakes come in many sizes and can range from 10 cm to over 10 meters in length.
A snake has a set of hollow fangs at the front end of its upper jaw for delivering venom into their prey.
The scales covering a snake’s body help them move smoothly over rough surfaces and through water without much resistance or friction
Snakes will shed their skin several times per year throughout their life once they reach adulthood.
Venomous snakes use venom to kill prey or defend themselves against predators, while non-venomous snakes depend only on constriction to catch food or protect themselves.
There are more than 3,400 species of snakes found on every continent except Antarctica.
All snakes are carnivores, eating small animals such as insects, birds, eggs, or other reptiles like lizards and turtles.
The color patterning on a snake’s skin is related to camouflage so that it can blend with its environment
Most snakes lay eggs, while there are some species that give birth to live young, which hatch out of the egg inside the mother’s body.
The Year of the Snake
The 2025 Chinese new year celebrated alongside the lunar new year that falls on January 29th is the reason I am writing this post. The Chinese new year marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, celebrates looking to the future for new beginnings with themes of happiness, health family, and good fortune. This Chinese new year marks the arrival of the Wood Snake, a rare and meaningful combination that appears only once every 60 years. This year of the Snake signifies introspection, subtle power, and transformative growth. It embodies a quiet yet potent and sometimes lethal energy capable of illuminating hidden paths and fostering deep emotional and spiritual understanding. Its strategic, resourceful nature makes it an excellent year for long-term growth. To learn more about the Chinese new year and how to work with the snake during this celebration you can read my guide here.
The power of transformation through shedding skins
The constant shedding and regrowth of the snake’s skin naturally represents transformative states and experience. There’s a sense of profound respect for the snake’s ability to shed its old skin and begin anew, which often translates into new beginnings for you in the waking world. They advocate for the letting go of outdated beliefs to acquire deeper understanding. Just as a snake sheds its skin, you’re encouraged to shed parts of your identity that no longer serve you, making room for an identity shift that aligns with who you’re becoming. This process isn’t merely about changing habits or altering your external situation; it’s a profound transformation that starts from within. It asks you to look deep into your core, question long-held beliefs, and courageously let go of the old to embrace the new. This isn’t easy. Just as a snake exposes itself to vulnerability during its shedding process, you too might feel exposed or uncertain as you navigate your path of renewal. Yet, this is where your greatest growth occurs. Each layer you shed reveals a stronger, more authentic version of yourself.
The venomous strike of protection
Snakes serve as guardians, protecting sacred spaces, yet also represent temptation, challenging your moral compass. They’re not just creatures slithering on the ground with a venomous bite; they’re powerful symbols of safeguarding what’s precious and standing firm against adversity. Some snakes, like cobras and rattlesnakes, will defend their territory when threatened by attacking with a single lethal strike. Reminding us that it’s okay for us to strike back against those who wrong us and protect what is ours when we wait to strike with precision.
The healing medicine of snakes
Throughout history, snakes haven’t only been revered as symbols of transformation but, also as powerful emblems of healing and medicine, offering profound insights into physical and spiritual wellness. Our spinal cord is said to be the physical manifestation of our Kundalini energy even, wrapping around us like a snake. When we awaken this energy, we align and heal ourselves. Not only are they symbols of healing they even physically contribute to our medicine with their venom contributing to both ancient medicinal practices and to many of our modern medicines. Further more we see the snake and its tie to medicine in myth as well. The Rod of Asclepius (aka The Staff of Asclepius) is a snake-entwined rod, said to be wielded by Asclepius, the Greek god associated with healing and medicine.
The snake and the divine feminine
Their phallic shape and dynamic movement have long been associated with sexual energy and potency, which are fundamental aspects of fertility. The smooth, ethereal movements of the snake evoke the image of ancient dance rituals and feminine movement. They remind us that embracing your sexual nature can be a powerful source of creative energy. The snake also represents Kundalini energy, the sexual, powerful, and demonstrative of the sacred feminine consciousness. The snake is one of the most primordial symbols of feminine strength, mirroring the profound essence of life itself.
Snakes in myths and lore
Throughout history, you’ll find that snakes have slithered their way through various religious texts and mythological stories. In many cultures, the snake is seen as a powerful animal that can take on different forms and meanings. The symbolism of the snake is multifaceted. It can personify both masculine (like when they are Satan) and feminine energy, life and death, destruction and resurrection. Snakes represent light and darkness, good and evil, wisdom and blind passion, cure and poison, guardian and destroyer, spiritual and physical rebirth. Let’s talk about some of the myths and lore about snakes and serpents below.
ouroboros
First up, what I would say is the most commonly found symbol of the snake across cultures. The image of a snake eating its tail, called the ouroboros, appears in many different cultures from ancient Greek, ancient Egypt, and even the Norse. Where a mythological creature, named Jörmungandr, symbolizing this symbol plays a crucial role in ragnorak as one of Loki’s children. These different ancient peoples considered the snake a perfect representation of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It symbolizes the intrinsic integration of everything in the universe and the infinite cycles of destruction and recreation. This endless symbol whispers tales of continuous renewal and the infinite nature of the universe’s cycle.
Typhon
Next up, Typhon was a monstrous giant snake-like creature of ancient Greek mythology who fathered many monsters with his mate Echidna. He is often depicted as a massive, serpent-like being with multiple heads. Typhon is described by Hesiod as a fearful beast with strong hands and feet and 100 fiery snakeheads, each bellowing in the language of a different sort of beast. Other descriptions give him snakelike coils instead of feet and some say he was winged. In Greek mythology, Typhon was the offspring of Gaia (the Earth) and Tartarus (the underworld), making him one hell of a formidable opponent. He and his mate Echidna are named the parents of many monsters including Cerberus, Orthrus, the Lernaean Hydra, Chimera, the Caucasian Eagle, Ladon, the Sphinx, the Nemean Lion, the Crommyonian Sow, the Colchian Dragon, Scylla, Gorgon, the Harpies, and various sea serpents. In the most popularly known myth about him. Typhon challenged Zeus’s rule and Zeus defeated him with thunderbolts, burning his many heads and casting him down into Tartarus, scorching and melting huge areas of the Earth in the process. The exact spot this happened is said to have buried him directly beneath Mount Etna, explaining the volcanic activity in the area.
Hydra
Next up is a creature you’ve seen before if you have seen Disney’s Hercules. In Greek mythology, the Hydra is a monstrous, serpent-like creature with multiple heads, most commonly depicted with nine. It was an offspring of Typhon and Echidna bred by Hera to kill Hercules. Hydra lived in the swamps of Lerna, near Argos; its most defining feature is that for every head cut off, two new ones would grow back, making it nearly impossible to kill, and one of its heads was considered immortal; the hero Hercules was tasked with slaying the Hydra as one of his twelve labors, where he managed to defeat it by having his nephew cauterize the wounds as he cut off the heads, allowing him to eventually sever the immortal head and bury it under a rock.
The serpent in the garden of Eden
Of course Christianity has it’s own representation of the snake and serpent as well. In most versions of the Bible, snakes are often associated with evil and temptation. In the book of Genesis, a serpent tempts Eve to eat from the forbidden fruit of knowledge. This fruit was from the one tree in the garden God had forbade her to eat from. The serpent tells her that “when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” She grabs the fruit and eats it, then she knows all that God knows. This entire decision leads to Adam and Eve’s expulsion from the garden of Eden forever. Depending on how you view this story and which version of the bible you read, this is why the snake is seen as evil because, they were the one who caused humans to be expelled from paradise and removed from God. Some even believe the snake was Satan himself. Now, if you look at this story from a gnostic view and from older version of the story, the serpent liberated Eve by giving her freedom to make her own choice. To stay in the garden protected by god but, ignorant of knowledge. Or to take that bite, gain knowledge and leave the only place she had known. Never to see it again. The Snake is also seen again in Jesus’ story of salvation, where it represents Satan tempting Jesus in the wilderness. In Christianity, there is a widespread belief that the snake symbolizes evil, sin, and temptation.
Kundalini
Have you heard of Kundalini energy before? Well that energy is a snake as well. Kundalini in tantric tradition is represented by the serpent. Kundalini energy is even called “serpentine power”, it is a symbol of inner strength, psychic energy, it represents our infinite potential of being. Kundalini is said to be one of the most powerful, primal energy that represents the unmanifested potential within us. Kundalini is the feminine, creative, evolutionary force of infinite wisdom that lives inside every single one of us. In most depictions it is represented as a snake coiled three and a half times around, where in most of us it lies dormant at the base of the spine. I say most of us because that energy remains dormant at the base of the spine, until it is awakened. Kundalini lives in the energetic body, along with the chakras and the nadis. If you want to learn more about your energetic body and how to work with Kundalini energy you can read my guide here. OR head to the shop and book me for a womb healing session.
Lares
The Romans believed in household guardian spirits they called Lares. Lares were often illustrated in snake-form. They not only protected homes, they protected the barriers between the physical and spiritual worlds. They were believed to influence people and events. The Lares may have evolved from the practice of burying family members inside the home even.
Nāgas The Nagas is a race of large serpentine creatures that can often be found in the mythologies of Hinduism and Buddhism. They are described as powerful, splendid, wonderful and proud semi divine creatures. Nagas are potentially dangerous but more often then not are beneficial to humans. Perhaps the most famous naga in the Hindu tradition is Shesha, who is often portrayed along with Vishnu. The Hindhu god Brahma was said to have banished the naga to their underground kingdom when they became too populous on Earth. Their domain is in the enchanted underworld called Naga-loka filled with gems, gold and other treasures.
In Buddhism, nagas were often depicted as protectors of Siddhārtha Gautama, the Buddha, and the dharma (Buddhist teachings). Of the many naga mentioned in the Buddhist scriptures, one particularly famous one was Mucalinda, a naga king who spread his great cobra hood to shelter the Buddha from a storm that arrived while the prophet was deep in meditation.
Other beliefs about snakes
In the Jewish faith, snakes have traditionally been seen as a symbol of evil and destruction. In the Torah, God sends a plague of serpents to punish the Israelites for their disobedience. The meaning of snakes in Judaism has also been associated with healing. According to Jewish tradition, when Moses raised his staff, it became a snake, this represented a miraculous power of transformation, representing God’s gift of healing.
The druids believed serpents were primordial beings with an ancient knowledge and wisdom of the earth. They taught snakes visited the subterranean realms of the deities and ancestral spirits in the Otherworld during their winter hibernation. The return of snakes in the warmth of spring brought a blessed connection between mortals and the chthonic gods and goddesses. Serpents were the sacred creatures of the deities in the mortal realm.
Snakes differ in symbolism depending on the Native American tribe, where each tribe has its own set of beliefs. The Cherokee fear snakes but associate them with power, believing snakes should never be killed while steering clear of them. Similarly, Lakota Sioux and Blackfoot cultures tell of a serpent named Unhcegila, whose slime caused flesh to rot. But in Hopi culture, snakes symbolize the earth, where all living beings are connected to each other, as well as the planet. Snakes are also symbols of fertility and health in Pueblo and Ojibwa cultures, who also view snakes as healers.
Gods and Goddesses associated with snakes
Snakes not only have slithered their way into countless myths as animals and guides with humans. But, they are often found as symbols associated with many gods and goddesses and at times even companions that help aid the deity in many beneficial ways. Not only that some deities even appear as snake themselves. Let’s take a look at some but, certainly not all of the deities that can be associated with snakes or serpents. Don’t forget you can then use the snake as a correspondence d to work with these deities.
Medusa
First up, we have who I would argue is the most famous deity of them all associated with snakes outside of Satan. The legend of Medusa is well-known in Greek mythology. It tells of a beautiful woman transformed into a gorgon: who some would consider to be a hideous monster with venomous serpents for hair. She is feared by many, especially men. This is because, she is incredibly misunderstood. Due to the fact that most of her myth and story isn’t commonly told and her tragic beginning many have tried to have lost in the waters of time. The truth behind the myth of Medusa doesn’t start with Perseus. It doesn’t even start with Medusa being cursed by Athena. It starts long before that, with the god of the sea Poseidon.
Because of her story many pagans and witches, especially women chose to work with her as a goddess. She’s a powerful symbol of transformation. Transformation of anger and pain into passion and drive, accountability for oneself and growing from it. Seeing ourselves for who we truly are at our core, and approaching your obstacles and challenges with ferocity. Her name says it all; “Medusa” means “guardian, or protectress”. As a Gorgon, Medusa also represents a primordial force of chaos and destruction, embodying the untamed and unpredictable aspects of the natural world. Her petrifying gaze can be interpreted as a reminder of the inherent danger and potential for devastation that exists within the natural order. She uses it to protect others, especially women. And to show others their true nature; if they choose to take from another something they have no right to take. Let go of your fear about her and come with me to stare into the slithering snakes upon her head to learn the truth about her myth, how she is much more than a monster but, a goddess who was demonized, and how to work with her in my guide here.
Quetzalcoatl Among the most prominent deities in Mesoamerican cultures, there was Quetzalcoatl, or “Feathered Serpent,” who was a mix of bird and rattlesnake (coatl is the Nahuatl word for serpent). He is seen in both Mayan and Aztec culture as a deity of many things including rain, wind, wild animals, harvests, and creation. Not only that he is said to be the god responsible for bringing the people their knowledge of science, writing, creating books, and the creation of the calendar. Although he is the god of many things, Quetzalcoatl was sometimes portrayed as a trickster god, and while his plans did not always work as intended, they did consistently benefit humanity. Which may be why he was often referred to as the morning star. He represents creation, life, knowledge, and the dualities of existence.
Since, he plays such a crucial role in Mesoamerican history there are more myths about him then I could ever cover. In each one he plays a slightly different role and represent a slightly different aspect depending on the region of Mesoamerica you are in . Below are a few I picked to talk about this vital serpent god of Mesoamerica. First up the creation myth story of this cycle of humanity told by the Aztecs. Together, Quetzalcoatl and Xolotl created the current race of humans by descending into the underworld, Mictlan to gather the bones of the former race of humans, destroyed by disaster, and brought them to Cihuacoatl who ground them into flour. The brothers then moistened the flour with their own blood and fashioned the resulting dough into human shapes, gave them life and taught them how to care for and reproduce themselves. In one version of the creation story, he and another god, Tezcatlipoca, transformed themselves into snakes and ripped a giant sea monster named Cipactli in half; one part of her became the earth, the other the sky.
In another myth he is the reason the Aztec people have access to maize or corn which is why he is considred a god of agriculture. The story goes like this, the Aztec people initially only had access to roots and wild game for food staples. But, they knew of the existence of maize but, at that time, maize was located on the other side of a mountain range that surrounded the Aztec homeland. So, they had gone to the gods for help to bring it to them. Other gods had already attempted to retrieve the maize by moving the mountains in different ways, but their efforts had all been unsuccessful. Leaving the Aztecs still with no access to maize. One day Quetzalcoatl decides to give it try. Where others had approached this problem with their brute strength, Quetzalcoatl decided to take a different approach by relying on his keen mind. So, he decided to instead of go big and strong to go small. He turned himself into a black ant and followed the other ants in their ant trail over the mountains. After a long and difficult journey, Quetzalcoatl reached the maize. He grabs one single kernel and triumphantly brings it back to the Aztec people where it becomes a crucial part of their culture and expansion of their civilization.
Lilith
Next up, I am going to talk about probably one of the most famous goddesses outside of Medusa associated with snakes, Lilith. Her association with snake comes from her connection to Jewish folklore. I honestly could go on and on as to why she is associated to snakes through out many myths and associations with them. But I will limit myself to just a few reasons why. First, it is thought in some Jewish folklore that since she was the consort of Samael (satan) she played a crucial part in his role in the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the garden of Eden. Samael literally translates to venom of god so of course what image do they usually depict Samael as in this story? A serpent. So, because of her connection to him, this story, and having many children with him she is also often depicted with a snake as a symbol. In a guilty by association kind of way. But, she is associated to them for her own reasons as well. Just as a snake sheds its skin to regenerate, Lilith is seen as a figure who rejects societal constraints, particularly those placed on women, making the snake a fitting symbol for her rebellious spirit. Not only that her rebellion does allow her access to so much hidden knowledge she wouldn’t have gained access to if she had stayed in the garden as Adam’s first wife. Which is why she encourages us to always challenge and question authority to find the knowledge they hide.
Okay, so you know why she was associated with snakes but, who is she?
For 4,000 years Lilith has wandered the earth. Lilith is a “Dark” Goddess, she is one of incredible power, charisma, and persuasion. She is a mistress of the divine feminine and a true seductress. She is a Queen of Darkness and understands the powerful energies that sleep in the night and can bend them to her will. She hears the dark whispers of the forgotten night. The sleeping Dark mother who calls to the creatures of the nights and nurtures them in blankets of moonlight. She is Lilith, the Dark Mother and she is incredible to work with! She is a healer and a lover and one who can provide comfort and support to those in need. Her night energies provide rest and comfort and she can inspire those who work with her with dreams. She empowers those she works with. She can awaken our power and help us to claim who we are and our space and become the people we desire to be. She reminds us of our truth and the powerful individuals that we are. Lilith is not bad or evil. Lilith is the voice inside of you telling you to act when you feel you’ve been treated unfairly by the patriarchy. She is the voice that says it’s not only ok but good to enjoy sex and your sensuality. She is the voice calling for the divine feminine in each one of us to stand up and fight for our power.
Lilith invites us to explore the serpent energy and aspects of our being, to confront the fears and shame that may have kept us from fully expressing ourselves, and to integrate these wild, untamed parts into our conscious awareness. By embodying the untamed, Lilith also challenges societal norms and expectations, particularly those that seek to control or limit the expression of feminine power and sexuality. She reminds us that our desires, our sexuality, and our authentic self-expression are sacred and worthy of celebration, rather than something to be ashamed of or suppressed. She reminds us that if the patriarchy steps out of line its okay for us to strike back with our venomous and lethal bite. If you want to learn more about her and really go in depth into her history you can check out my guide here and purchase my eBook to work with her below!
In this ebook you will learn her detailed history, How to work with and honor her, and be provided with journal prompts, spells, prayers, and shadow work prompts to help you liberate all parts of yourself.
Asclepius was known in Greek and Roman mythology as the god of medicine and healing, whose powers extended not just to healing but, he was known to bring back the dead. Aesculapius is the son of the god Apollo and Coronis. In some stories, she’s a nymph but, in other stories they say she’s a mortal princess. Like many humans who tangle with the gods she meets a tragic ending by Apollo killing her in a fit of jealous rage. Then laying her body out on a funeral pyre with the aid of his twin sister Artemis. They cut open her belly and pulled his unborn child Asclepius out. Some myths say Artemis left with him and some say it was Apollo himself but, the newly born Asclepius was given to the wise healer and teacher Chiron to raise. Under Chiron’s care Asclepius learned so much about healing and medicine he absorbed the knowledge so well, he became more skilled than even his teacher. His exceptionally proficient skills in healing and medicine threatened the order of the cosmos, which lead to Zeus killing him with a lightning bolt. While he may have started as a demi god he grow in power and knowledge to claim his own spot among the Olympian pantheon as a god.
Since, Asclepius is THE Greek god of healing and snakes were seen as symbols of healing and medicine in Greece it makes sense that his main symbol would be a snake. You know that famous symbol you see at most hospitals and on ambulances with a rod and a snake twisting around it. That is his most famous symbol and healing staff. There are even a few myths and stories tying him to snakes as well. In one story he comes across a snake that is on the brink of death and he aids him with healing. As a thank you the snake whispers to him all of its secret medicinal knowledge. Especially how to use their venom in healing medicines and practices. Asclepius took that knowledge back to his temples where he used it in countless healing sessions for the people of Greece. It was even said that snakes roamed his temples freely always being welcome there to share their healing and wisdom.
Hygeia
Hygieia was very important in her role to protect the health of ancient Greeks, first in Athens, than the rest of the Greco-Roman world. In Greek mythology, Hygeia was the goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation. She was the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine (we just talked about above)), and Epione, the goddess of pain relief. While her father was associated with healing, her role was in the prevention of sickness and continuation of good health. Hygeia was originally associated with physical health only , but later became the patroness of mental health as well. She was a guardian of public welfare and encouraged people to maintain a healthy lifestyle in all areas. Since, she is a symbol of medicine and the daughter of the keeper of medicinal knowledge and power, Hygieia’s symbol is a either her simply holding a snake or a chalice with a snake twined around its stem. She is very intimately connected to the image and healing powers of snakes. They even were welcome and lovingly tended to by her inside of her temples just like her father.
The rainbow snake
Next up we have probably the oldest continuous religion with the influence of the snake I can find. Rock art featuring this great Ancestral being dates as far back as 6,000 years! The Rainbow Serpent (Serpant) is a deity in Australian Aboriginal lore that represents one of the great and powerful forces of nature and spirit. Connected to water, the Rainbow Serpent is the great life giver, a symbol of fertility and regeneration, and the protector of water. Which is where the rainbow Serpent lives. While the rainbow serpent is seen the creator god and protector of the people, the Rainbow Serpent can also be a destructive force if it is not properly respected. In times of anger or rage it causes storms and floods to act as punishment against those who disobey the laws. The story I found about this serpent goes like this. The story describes a time long ago when the Earth was flat. The serpent was one of the Dreamtime creatures (or creator gods) who held great powers and gave shape to the Earth. One day the serpent emerged from under the ground to awaken different groups of animals from the dreamtime. The movement of its body formed physical features like hills, gorges, creeks and rivers into the once-featureless terrain. It slithered all over the country, occupying waterholes and providing nourishing water. Once it grew tired with shaping the Earth, it coiled into a waterhole where it lays still to this day except when we see a rainbow. It is thought that a rainbow means the rainbow snake moved from one watering hole to another one to replenish the water as it lays coiled resting at the bottom.
Tiamat
The last deity I am going to bring up related to snakes isn’t really a snake but, a dragon. I am including her for a few reasons. The first being that many different cultures like those in Asia don’t see a difference between dragons and snakes at all. The second reason being, Tiamat is also a dragon who, if you believe the myths we are living inside of right now. How much more of a representation of rebirth, transformation, and fertility could she be? So, who is Tiamat. In Mesopotamian religion, Tiamat is a primordial goddess of the sea, mating with Abzû, the god of the groundwater, to produce younger gods. She is the symbol of the chaos of primordial creation. She is referred to as a woman and described as “the glistening one” As with all myths and especially those involving the divine feminine there are two parts to the Tiamat mythos. In the first half, she is a creator goddess, through a sacred marriage between different waters, peacefully creating the cosmos through their many generations of offspring born out of love. In the second half Tiamat is considered the monstrous embodiment of primordial chaos as a result of her own children’s actions. As with almost every pantheon her children and husband end up at war battling over power and her son wanting to take the throne. This war results in one of her own children killing her husband. In a response full of grief and betrayal at the hands of her children she let’s loss her rage on them by creating a legion of monsters to war against them for quite a long time. Until one day, her own son Marduk finally slays her and rips her body in half to create the realm we live on now. If you want to hear the full telling of her story and meet her check out my class with DiviNation Academy here.
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Snakes are seen as symbols of protection, fertility, luck, resurrection, and eternity in many cultures and religions like we talked about a lot above so far. Their symbolism is often associated with rebirth, transformation, and power. In some cases, snakes can also be seen as symbols of death and destruction. In some cultures, snakes are also associated with mystery, a symbol of healing. In other stories, snakes can be seen as protectors, guardians, and mentors to humans. To others, a snake symbolizes wisdom and the knowledge of secrets. The snake can also represent evil or danger; often associated with deception and temptation, like in one of the most well known stories we talked about above with Adam and eve.
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Duality of snakes
Since I am a grey witch every single energy I work with I look at how it can help me maintain balance and how it can represent the cosmic energy of duality. This energy was a really easy one for me to write about the duality of. This is because, in many cultures, snakes already symbolize duality. Like, wisdom and cunning OR creation and destruction OR healing and death Or chaos and order. I mean as a creature of chaos, the snake itself holds within itself the duality of life and death. They are seen as creatures of duality even for the environments they live in and their abilites to move from underground to above ground with ease and adaptability. Let’s not forget their roles in different stories across cultures putting them in places of duality as well. Like how some place them as protectors to guide the people and even heal like in Greece. Where in Christianity they are the destroyers and the ultimate symbol of evil. Lastly, when we look at the act of shedding their skin that is regeneration at its core. Regeneration is a dualistic act itself. It means something is dying to make room for something new to grow in its place.
Correspondences for Snakes
First, what is a correspondence? A correspondence is an item or symbol that is meant to connect you to a specific energy thru it’s representation. It is seen also as an item to respect, honor, and venerate that energy as well whether it be a deity, an archetype energy, the zodiac energy the moon is currently or a symbol like the snake, I will list below for you to use. Remember this is not an all encompassing list and there may be other correspondences to use. Just follow your intuition and use what calls to you.
Different colors of snakes can mean different things
Sometimes as a way for the universe to send us information and messages it sends them to us in signs and symbols. This could be something from a snake crossing your path while on a walk, entering your home, or even showing up in your dreams. One thing I have come across when working with snakes and understanding their messages is to pay attention to their color and pattern they show up as. Each color is believed to bring its own unique message or meaning. There are some differing beliefs about each color based on the region and culture you look at but, below I have put together the most commonly accepted ones I can find and I use in my life.
Black snakes, typically represent bad luck and death in many cultures.
Green snakes are viewed as messengers of good fortune.
Red snakes are generally associated with fire, passion, and danger. They can also symbolize transformation and rebirth.
White snakes tend to represent purity and spiritual enlightenment. They are often seen as a sign of good luck or fortune in many cultures.
Brown snakes usually symbolize the earth element and are viewed as a symbol of protection and stability.
Yellow snakes are seen as a sign of wisdom and the power of knowledge. They can also represent wealth and prosperity.
In Chinese culture, black and white snakes together symbolize yin and yang—the two opposing forces of the universe —coming together in harmony.
Ways to work with snakes
Each one of us will develop our own relationship with these mysterious, sensual, healing, and wise creatures. It is up to you to sit with the energy of the snake, read the myths about them, and listen to what feels right for you and how they want to work with you. Listen to the wisdom they whisper with each hiss as they slither through the shadows. Remember; it’s important to approach them with respect, reverence, and gratitude to build a relationship with these mystical creatures. Follow your intuition and work with them however you feel pulled to but, here are some ideas to get you started on ways to work with snakes and serpents in your magical practices and life.
Study the Snake
The first thing just like with every single energy I talk about and write about for you to work with magically, is to study it. I know this guide is massive. I know I have a lot of information in here but, there is soo much more to cover when it comes to these multi faceted and mystical creatures. Go and read about more myths of snakes and their different symbolism in cultures I didn’t cover here. Read about deities who call the snake their companion and try and add them to your practice. Learn more about how their venom is used in healing practices. Learn about the different types of snakes in different regions of the world. What they look like, their habits, and how they adapt to their environments. The more you study and learn the better! When working with snakes it is all about building a true relationship with them and you do this first by getting to know who they are.
Meditation
The slow-moving, entrancing motion of snakes is dangerously, but powerfully hypnotic. Use the imagery of the snake in meditation to enhance your trance state. Serpents are an ideal meditation focal image for conquering fear, moving through difficult feelings and regaining your power.
Visit a snake rescue or volunteer at one
What better way to connect to these creatures then to get up and personal with them while doing some kind work to help some who may need a little extra love in life right now. You can do this by finding a snake rescue near you . Most will have some way for you to go and visit the snakes who have been rehomed there. You can usually support them by paying an admission fee. Some will even let you adopt a snake from them or volunteer your time there as well. So, go online and find one near you to visit. I will be taking my son to this one near us soon. https://snakediscovery.com/
Adopt or buy a snake as a companion
If you feel you have the time and resources to care for a snake. If you have done the research and did the proper preparation. If you feel really drawn to work with them in your every day life why not add one to your home. But, again make sure you do this responsibly and only get one if you truly have done the research and feel prepared.
Go on a walk in nature to encounter one
Snakes are very versatile creatures living in many different types of climates in many regions across the world. Which means depending o the season and weather in your current part of the world you are likely to come across one. So, one way you can connect with them is do a little research about areas near you where you can go on a mindful walk in nature and hopefully come across one on your path. Don’t forget to take note of the colors and patterns you see like we talked about above. That way when you come home you can look into deciphering the message they have for you.
Slither in the shadows with them during shadow work
You can work with them as a spirit guide or familiar depending on your belief system when doing shadow work. You follow them as they slither comfortably into the shadows to show you what you hide. When working with them in that way, the snake or serpent can guide you to universal truths, cosmic knowledge, the shedding of skins, and profound healing. If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here. And don’t forget to register for new 6 month course Embrace your shadow self here!
Other ways to work with the snake
Transformation spells and rituals
Fertility spells and magic- One I like to do is drawing a sigil of a snake on an egg and burying it in my garden and in my plants to promote growth
Use snake skins as an ingredient in you spell workings. For example add it to your a spell jar for protection, transformation, or renewal. You can learn more about spell jars by purchasing my eBook here
call on the snake for protection of yourself or your home. Add their image to use a protection sigils
Work with deities that are known to be associated with them
Connect to and work with awakening you Kundalini energy
Use the snake as a symbol in your sex magic rituals
Connect to the divine feminine through womb healing and allow the snake to meet you and guide you when you are doing this. You can learn about womb healing in my FREE class here. You can book me for a 1:1 womb healing session here.
Let go of a way of life that is no longer serving you and shed your skins by setting new SMART goals and trying new things
Celebrate the Chinese new year with the wood snake
Add the snake as a symbol to your altar. Need to learn how to make an altar check out my FREE class with DiviNation here
Use them with your healing spells
Create a dream journal and take note of when they slither into your dreams
Mimic snake movements in rituals to enhance stealth or invisibility in magical practices
Gather snakeskins and create snake dust. In some forms of Hoodoo and folk magic, snakeskin is dried and then ground into a fine powder, sometimes referred to as “snake dust.” it is believed that rubbing a bit of snake dust on your hands can keep you from dropping things
In ancient Greece it was believed that contact with a snake would provide the gifts of prophecy. So, use the snake symbol to enhance divination skills.
Wear snake jewelry to charge yourself with the energy of the snake
Practice Opiomancy which is divination by the movement of snake(s). It involves watching the snake’s movement, or lack thereof, when asked a question.
*Only if you safely know how. utilize their venom for potent protection magic and in hexes and curse magic
Renewal and Rebirth spells and rituals Collect shed snake skin and use it in spells or rituals focused on personal transformation, letting go of old patterns, and embracing new beginnings.
Plant herbs that attract snakes around your home and property like clover , mint, juniper, lemongrass, etc.
Create healing , rejuvenation, or glamor potions by infusing them with snake shed skin
Utilize a coiled snake symbol in binding or containment spells
Use a snake skin as a scrying surface to access deeper insights
open up you hips and work with the divine feminine by doing some sensual dancing with movements like the snakes
Shed your skin with the snake ritual
This ritual I have created to help you start your work with the snake doesn’t require much just you, the image of the snake in your minds eye, and a bath scrub. This ritual is meant to help you literally shed dead and old skin from your body. To allow your new fresh glowing skin to grow. But, this can be an uncomfortable and painful process. So this ritual also is dripping with self love to help ease the transition.
To prepare for this ritual you will need to decide if you want to take a ritual bath or a ritual shower. I prefer to do ritual showers with this ritual because, it is easier to scrub and remove skin from your body and you are left with more room for movement. If you are going to do a ritual bath then you need to draw it and add any herbs you would like to it that promote self love. Like lavender, rose petals, rosemary, or any others you like to use. Maybe even add some pink salt. If you need ideas I do have a spell for a self love ritual bath on my Pinterest here.
Once you have your bath drawn or your shower going it is time to get into sacred container. Do this while you are holding on to your bath scrub you picked out to infuse it with the energy you are calling into your sacred container of self love, renewal, and letting go. However you do this is up to you but, I want you to focus on an image of a snake in your minds eye. Focus on what it looks like, the color of each scale, how it moves, and the energy it gives to you about renewal. What does it hiss to you that you need to let go? What parts of you need to be shed with your old and dead skin? What parts of you are ready to be removed so you can awaken the next stage of your enlightenment?
When you feel that the snake is there in the bathroom with you. When you feel you have listened to their hisses whispering to you what needs to be shed and let go for your next transformation. It is time to get into either your shower or bath when you step in make sure you do so on an inhale of breath while envisioning the energy of the snake and water entering your energetic system. On your next big exhale you will release any tension, resistance or stress in your body still. As you feel the water start to hit your skin and wash over your body imagine and picture the snake right there with you. Slithering up and down your body showing you the areas of your body that need extra attention. Showing you the places you have energetic wounds sitting waiting for you to scrub clean and allow them to heal. As you watch the snake show you those place on your body take your bath scrub in your hands. While holding on to it focus on adding all your energy of self love and healing into your scrub. Once you feel it has been infused into your scrub. Take it and begin to scrub your body from head to toe. Making sure to pay special attention to the areas the snake showed you. As you are scrubbing make sure to focus on the old energy, the old you, the old skin being removed. Focus on the new skin coming in to transform you into the next highest version of yourself, shedding your skin and old self just as the snake has guided you to do.
This ritual can sometimes leave you feeling pretty raw, vulnerable, and sensitive. So, if there wasn’t enough self love infused in your scrub make sure to do some more self love rituals and self care. Make sure you allow yourself the space to feel what you need to after shedding the old you.
Final thoughts on how to use the energy of the snake this year
Snakes or Serpents are associated with both darkness and illumination across many cultures throughout history and time. Snakes offer a profound lens through which to explore the realms of spirituality, transformation, and protection. Remember, snakes are known for their ability to shed their skin, symbolizing the process of letting go of the old and embracing the new which is going to be the central theme to this entire year. Snakes really are everything you aspire to be: smooth, sneaky, and completely unbothered by the opinions of others. They’re the passive-aggressive MVPs of the animal kingdom. They slither through life with the grace and determination to get to their next goal. Never being afraid to strike out with a venomous bites to protect yourself and your way of life. So, use this guide to help you tap into this energy and become all you truly want to be in life regenerating from the inside out like the snake
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Happy New Year everyone! I can not believe we are at this point again here! As we welcome the new calendar year saying hello to 2025 and also saying goodbye to 2024 I sit in the duality of the liminal space of transition as I reflect on the past year and look to the new year ahead. Sitting in this liminal space and allowing myself to reflect creates a portal that helps me acknowledge the things I went through, recognize the lessons learned, and gather my thoughts and/or feelings and focus for the year ahead.
My highest heights
. To give the year a proper send-off and reflect on the past 365 days without falling into a pattern of dwelling on the past to the point that you have trouble moving forward, I look at the best parts of the year through a lens of taking note of the highest heights I was able to climb. Actively realizing how far I’ve come and celebrating the wins along the way gives me the perspective and motivation I need when focusing on losses and unwanted things seems all my mind can do that day. Some of my highs from the past year are listed below.
The goals I was able to meet.
The new people who came in and blessed my life becoming a cherished part of my community I am rebuilding.
The kindness showed to be by family in some of my darkest days by taking me in when I didn’t know where I would end up.
The magic I was able to weave.
The projects I was able to begin, finish, and how my way to express and create changed.
The energy I was able to contribute to the collective and the change I was able to make in my clients lives and through my voice and actions demanding change.
The amount of love grown between the bond of a mother and a son another year of life can make.
The growth a huge mistake someone making can force to take place within a marriage if you choose to forgive and continue your journey together forever with a fresh new clean slate
My deepest depths
I don’t forget about the duality of this liminal time and day. I also look at the worst parts of the year through a lens of taking note of the deepest depths of despair and sorrow I had to face. Reflecting on the lows of the past year means taking time to intentionally think back on the most challenging, difficult, or disappointing moments of the previous year. To acknowledge and embrace the unwanted emotions associated with them. Allowing them identify areas for growth or self improvement moving forward. Some of my lows from the past year are listed below.
The confusion and doubt from learning how to enter a technological world I knew absolutely nothing about.
The fear and anxiety of being rejected by others never selling a product or booking a client with business I am using to help support my family every single day.
The overwhelming feeling of failure when losing my job, getting utilities shut off on me and losing the home I had built for my son and family the past few years.
The feeling of grief and loss in who I thought my husband and my marriage was when betrayal entered our life and home.
The loneliness and isolation felt when having to finally close the door and cut off contact with all the family I have connected to me through blood.
The resentment felt when you take care of everyone else’s world and you don’t see it reciprocated back into your world from those you love.
The lack of self worth when facing a relapse from an eating disorder, starting a new business on social media, and healing from betrayal
My Biggest Overall lesson of 2024
“Don’t let the fear of the unknown keep you from taking bold steps toward your goals. The greatest opportunities lie on the other side of fear.”
As you sit to reflect on the past year as it comes to the end and look forward to the next year ahead. I want you to think of this. Think of every single time you didn’t listen to the fear of failure. Think of every single time you didn’t listen to the anxiety and worry of not knowing if things were going to work out in the end. Think of every single time you kept going even though you had no idea where to go or how you would get there. Didn’t each one of those times get you to a brand new place, build a new thing, or help you meet your goals to achieve your dreams? I’m going to guess the answer is most likely yes.
I know for me the last year was a entire lesson in all of that. I launched this page, started a business, and stepped into a new sacred purpose I had no idea how to shape. The entire time there was fear in the unknown Fear that I wouldn’t have things people would want to hear. Fear that my gifts weren’t something people really wanted me share. Fear that I didn’t have the power, skill, and time to learn how to create this sacred container especially in a technical way. Fear that I would have to lose things very dear to me in order to make this dream come true and those I love would walk away Fear that the balance between creating content and being present in life couldn’t be had. But, even with that fear there, I kept going. And now just look at where I am at and all the opportunities I have had! This business has done more and has a farther reach than I ever thought I could have!
My First Year as a small business owner
With the turning of a new calendar year I sit here and set my goals and intentions for my personal growth, my family, my personal life, my marriage, my health, and now for my business, this page and sacred container I have created in this past year of my life. This goal I set at the beginning of last year was only supposed to be a small little blogsite for me to write and get my thoughts out in life. Now look at what it’s become and all the skills it has forced me to learn it had never crossed my mind I would need in this lifetime.
It’s allowed my magic to grow and flow in a way I never saw in life and created a new perspective for how to navigate this reality. My eyes were open to how my voice, my energy, and my authenticity could make a real difference in the collective and others lives entering the universal creative force. I was able to get some much more clarity on my identity. I am a hand guiding you on your own unique healing journey. Teaching you to dance in liminal space & alchemize human suffering into healing, power, and magic for the collective. I show you ways to reenchant your life with magic, personal alchemy,& duality.
The goals I have for this magical, mystical, and alchemizing place this next year I know will allow me to meet this epic, resurrecting, and revolutionizing energy of 2025 coming. Below are some of the goals I WILL climb to in 2025 and give you peak behind the curtain of the creative forces that have flowing through me thickly the last month.
Hit 1000 facebook and pinterest followers
Have 5 people a month join the patreon community
Host 2 major workshops spirit has guided me to lead in 2025
Be consistent with how I am showing up in this sacred community and container
Focus my commitment on supporting all the new offerings in my patreon community
Fight injustice in my community by using this space to speak more about political issues and activism the collective should pay attention too and host more events to empower the collective to fight
Enter new portals of knowledge to bring back and share with all whose ears are open to hear
Listen to those within the community with an open heart to hear what they truly need from to alchemize their suffering
Allow my authenticity to shine through even brighter as a guiding light
My top 24 of 2024
Last year I launched this space and birthed my small business this sacred container on 01/07/2024 . After that one of the very firs articles I wrote and posted was my Top 23 of 2023. My reflection of the top lessons I had leaned during 2023. When I look back at that article now and compare it to the ones I have written even in the last week. the growth in my own voice, my writing style, and my confidence is seen all over my site. Which leads me to the first lesson of my top 24 of 2024 . ( Of course , I am going to keep this gong. do you not know me?) If you allow yourself to walk into the unknown you will be in awe at the difference one year can make. In every single area of my life, from the beginning of this year to where I am now has been completely reshaped. Simply because, I had the courage to take that very first step into not knowing the way. Let’s look at the rest of the lesson s I learned in 2024.
If you allow yourself to walk into the unknown you will be in awe at the difference one year can make.
Anger is one of the most powerful emotions to motivate us to change.
true power comes from alchemizing our past, wounds, and suffering into healing.
Progress over Perfection 2024 reminded me that imperfections build character and can be catalysts to change..
I’d rather have lasting change instead of quick change.
Letting go of expectation reduces suffering.
I would much rather Reign in hell then serve in heaven.
I can never stop going I hold someone’s childhood in my hands.
The Peace you get from cutting out toxicity and drama from other people is resounding.
Your choice to forgive and move on must be for you and no one else.
Shame is something others can make you feel while guilt is something you make yourself feel.
In life we are either learning and growing or decaying.
When you choose to play in the matrix you have to know the rules to play.
You must know who you are to attract the abundance and things you need from the multiverse.
Embody your authenticity with integrity.
Lessons will continue to present themselves until you respond in a different and new way.
You can’t create a new life without being willing to shift perspective and do things in a new way.
The wisdom whispered in stillness and silence is the most profound.
With betrayal comes a deep sense of grief for the person and life you thought you knew.
Look for your glimmer in every single day
You can only enlighten the minds of those whose ears are open to hear it
Change is a natural part of life, and even destructive forces can lead to new beginnings.
Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
Betrayal can be a wake-up call to establish clear guidelines for how you expect to be treated.
Final Thoughts
As I look at the heights and the pits of the past year I can’t help but, be reminded of the duality of life. The constant ebb and flow of energy. The endless turning of the wheel. The one thing we can guarantee in our lives forever; is change. The need for us embracing and balancing the darkness and the light. I see how not only the highs bring wanted things into my life but, pits and falls do as well.
In the form of healing generational wounds and trauma. Pushing me to grow, evolve, and becoming the next version of myself. Shedding and letting go of stories and wounds that no longer serve me and weigh me down. While welcoming in new ways of thinking, being, and perspectives of others and the world. As you sit in both the hope of the future looking at the highs, and setting new goals. Don’t forget to also look at those times you sank into the depths of despair, darkness, and sorrow and lessons they had shining bright inside.
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It’s hard to believe another year has gone by! As we welcome in a new calendar year it’s important to choose your word of the year! If you haven’t already chosen a word of the year now is the time to do it! Choosing a word of the year allows you to look back on your hopes and dreams for the year. You have the chance to set the stage for the year to come and focus on what you need most in your life right now. Your word of the year can help you set goals that share a common theme. Ideally, your word of the year should be something that inspires you to reach your goals, chase your dreams, and drives you to live a fuller life. I truly believe that choosing a word of the year can be one of the most powerful things you can do in terms of goal setting , manifestation, and personal growth when the new year comes around each time.
Why choose a word of the year?
In life, you can’t just wish for your dreams to come true. You need to commit to them, create a plan, and implement a system to make your goals a success. There are countless ways to do this. One that I find to be incredibly useful is to include a New Year’s word to constantly remind me of them and keep them at the forefront of my mind. Choosing a Word of the Year is like picking a theme or central idea you want to focus on for the whole year. It’s a simple way to remind yourself of what’s important and what you want to achieve or change in your life—like having a personal motto or slogan.
When you choose a word, it is usually what you need more of, what you want to focus on, or what you need to improve on. A lot of the time, my word has been blaringly obvious. It helps me gain clarity on my goals, my personal development plan, and stay committed to my goals all year long. This method I have been using for years has now become a cornerstone to the foundation of all my goal setting and manifestation work for each year to come. If all that’s not enough reasons to set a word of the year, I don’t know what is!
How do you choose your word of the year?
Choosing a word of the year doesn’t have to be hard. Your word of the year just needs to provide you with inspiration for the direction you desire this next year to go!
First step is to, reflect on the past year and on the next year ahead. Make sure you look at the highs and the lows of from the past year. Look at what worked and what didn’t. Be authentic and honest with yourself about how the past year truly made you feel. Don’t hide from yourself to try and make yourself feel more accomplished then maybe the last year went as well. But, also don’t let yourself get fixated on the things that didn’t come to fruition through manifestation. Instead be willing to see through your eyes with clarity, the lessons they have taught you as this chapter comes to a close. Below are some of the questions I have used from year to year to pick out my word of the year. Use any of them that speak out to your soul or come up with your very own!
What do you want to do or accomplish the most in the next year?
What was the overall feel of last year?
Is there something you want more of or don’t want in teh next year?
How do you want to feel by the end of next year?
Is there something important you want more of from the past year?
Is there something you cherish you want more of from the past year?
What skills did you learn in the past year you want to use in the next one? What new ones would you like to learn?
What was the biggest lesson you learned in 2024?
What is the biggest lesson you wish to learn in 2025?
What core value of yours do yo wish to focus on this next year?
What feeling fits the goals of every area of your life?
What is the biggest blockage you need to remove in 2025 to manifest your dream life?
How do you want to describe your life by the end of 2025?
How would you describe the year 2024 in one word by the end of it?
What was the best things you manifested in 2024?
What is the biggest thing you need in your life to meet all your goals in 2025?
What major life changes happened in 2024? What ones do you wish to happen in 2025?
What was the greatest challenge you had to overcome in 2024?
Once we have taken the time to sit and reflect with our feelings and thoughts for the past year and then how we want to create the year unfolding ahead. It’s time to sit down and start to get a rough picture of how you want your goals to take shape in the year ahead. This step is crucial. If you don’t know what you want to accomplish, it’s going to be extremely difficult to reflect on your accomplishments and assess if you were successful. While you are doing this make sure to take a close look at each of your goals and try to find any connections between them. If you start to see a link now you may start to see your word of the year start to take form and reveal itself to you. Take a look at some of the categories below to help you start to brainstorm your goals. If you need help to learn more about what goals are you can read my guide about them here.
Finance
Parenting
Relationship(s)
Travel
Home Improvement
Self-Care/ self-love
Health
Career
Self-Development
Mental health
Healing journey
business
hobbies
political activism
Spiritual well being
Learning/knowledge/education
family
fun
cleaning/organization
pets
Now that you reflected on your past year, what you want in the next one ahead, and started to shape your goals for the new year. It is time a create a list . Create a list of one words that fit the feeling of the things you have written down. I like to do this brain dump style. How I do this is I read my answers to the question from above. Then without judgement, fear, or trying to control what comes I pick up my pen and just let the words come. I write down every single one that comes. Now, it is time for you to do the same. Don’t judge any of them that come, you never know which one may sneak up and surprise you. Below you will find a list of ALOT but, certainly not all of the words I have had come to me throughout the years. If any of them are glittering to you on this new day as an unknown year unfolds take them and add them to your list as well.
balance
compassion
commitment
acceptance
release
heal
Focus
Clarity
growth
perspective
integrate
magic
learn
dream
cultivate
prosper
shine
conquer
embrace
peace
simplify
create
accept
explore
adventure
expand
evolve
hustle
Cherish
rest
reflect
bloom
confidence
self love
thrive
elevate
inspire
persevere
forgive
encourage
connect
consistency
renew
enough
alignment
boundaries
pause
seek
gratitude
speak
wander
ground
allow
be
believe
authenticity
honesty
success
softness
family
me
build
devoted
Fight
Flexibility
fulfill
fun
habit
health
home
imagine
divinity
illuminate
indulge
lift
no
now
observe
progress
sparkle
trust
surrender
rebuild
teach
together
fight
unfold
wild
accepting
aware
justice
brave
curious
Disciplined
Empowered
Happy
Intuitive
invested
Wealthy
nourishing
motivated
Now that you have this long list of words in front of you it time to narrow down your favorites. However you choose to do this is up to you. Whether you meditate, use a pendulum, simply sit and reflect on them or something else. Narrow it down to a few or handful of your favorites to choose from.
Drum roll…. Now is the time we have been waiting for. It is time to choose the word that you can commit to as the next year unfolds. As you choose your word you need to make sure you have a strong pull to it so, you feel you can truly commit to it. If you can’t commit to focusing on your word, then you won’t live up to your goals for the new year. You won’t make changes or put the effort forward Make sure .that your word just feels like it fits. Some years you’ll need a more active word because you’re in a season of growing. While others will be more quiet and slow as you are in a season of reflection and introspection. So, make sure the one it is you choose sings to your soul and is one you can really commit to in the long year ahead.
My 2025 word of the year
After I sat down and did this for 2025 myself , the word that was singing to my soul for 2025 is Consistency. What is Consistency? It is the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way. Consistency also means that we’re making sure we’re doing the things we tend to avoid. There are many benefits to implementing consistency in our life to help us achieve our biggest dreams and reach our highest goals. I’ll list a few of them below.
Builds trust- Being consistent in your actions and words helps others perceive you as reliable and dependable.
Helps achieve goals- Consistency is a critical driver for success, and it involves dedicating yourself to your goals and staying focused on what you need to do to achieve them.
Makes lasting change- Consistency is key to making lasting change serving as a catalyst. it can also increase your productivity and motivation.
Helps you overcome procrastination- Consistency can help you let go of fear and procrastination, and take action regardless of how you feel. Which in turn helps with emotional regulation.
Helps you build habits- The more consistently you do something, the easier it becomes, and eventually it becomes a habit.
Consistency enables us to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in our chosen field and become a master as well.
Reducing stress-Consistency can provide stability and reduce uncertainty.
Building resilience- Consistent effort can help you persevere, overcome challenges, adapt to change, and stay motivated in the face of adversity.
Why I chose the word Consistency
Now, to be honest, I’m pretty determined and I achieve most of my goals (at least 80%) but when I reflect on those that I don’t achieve, it almost always comes down to consistency. I would probably describe myself as someone who likes to start stuff and likes the sense of achievement of finishing stuff but ,I don’t enjoy the middle. when you can struggle. When you may have days that you don’t hit all of your goals, check off the whole to do list, or be focused on your goals at all. Those days when I don’t do anything to work towards my goals, manifestation, and growth are the ones that can derail my progress and even my entire year. It starts a shame spiral I really struggle to get myself out of off and it holds on very tight. But, as I sit here now and reflect on those moments they also are some throughout the past year that I learned the most about myself.
I n those moments of being inconsistent I have learned so much about myself in the past few years but, especially the past one. From how to love myself more, trust in my gifts and magic, and learn how I can truly help the collective in this life around. My confidence grew and I learned how to use my voice in a more efficient way, and that my number one gift is my authenticity. I learned that my artistic and creative self has been hiding just waiting for the right way to express itself and be let out. 2024 taught me a lot about flexibility and slowing down. Reminding me that amongst a chaotic year and life I can eventually find peace amongst the anxiety of the unknown and be able to cherish the little moments when I go back to my roots , surround myself in silence and be still.
I also learned that I have a lot more healing to go to keep myself in wise mind which allows me to be consistent with the way I want to live my life every single day. I need to be more committed to working through dysfunction, tough times, and hiccups in life (especially with technology) to be more consistent in showing up in my life. I need to be more focused on not being perfect in my progression every single day. But, to instead be willing to just be consistent to see long lasting change. Where my life, my business, my growth, my learning, and my evolution have been blocked and stopped is with me, myself, and I not being consistent with the things I want in life .With not being consistent with the things I know I need to do in life, to reach the highest peaks and bring my dreams into reality. With allowing perfectionism and a need to control block my sight. So, for 2025 I commit to being consistent with myself in an honest and authentic way.
What does being consistent in this year look like to me?
It means showing up for myself and my goals each and every day. Taking action regardless of how I feel on any given day. It means that this year will be the year I build upon the work I have been doing over the last five years to evolve, grow, and alchemize my suffering. I build upon the last year of work I have put in to build my business(this sacred container) and acknowledging the vast amount of progress I have made so far. I will keep doing the things that work and I won’t worry about the rest. I believe that being consistent will help me both personally, spiritually, and NOW professionally. Being consistent will help me let go of the fear of the unknown, of the self-doubt as to whether I can achieve my goal as well as all that procrastination and excuses. Why? because when you choose to be consistent none of that matters, you just keep doing what you’re doing. It makes you accountable to yourself, to your plan. It will also help me be my authentic self, practice what I preach, and let go of the need to be perfect and in control at all times with myself and my world. So, for 2025 I commit to being consistent with myself in an honest and authentic way.
How to use your word of the year?
Now, that you have gone through the steps and reflection to get to your word of the year what do you do? How do you incorporate this word into your life, manifestation and goal setting for the new year waiting to unfold. How do you take this one little word and have it be the corner stone of your dreams coming true, goals being met, and lasting change taking root? That is really truly going to depend on you and what you need. Think about what works best for you. Below are some of the things I have done in the past years you can try. Just listen to that little voice in your head and heart telling you which way to go.
My personal favorite, . If you haven’t learned how to create one to transform you year completely check out my guide here.
A lot of people like to call them vision boards but, I prefer to use goal boards. Using this term creates a much more urgent sense to complete what is on them instead of making them a some day dream. So, make sure when you create yours for this year your new word of the year you just chose inspires everything on it and is in the center of the board.
Are you a bullet journal fanatic like I am? Do you live your life on the pages of that journal? Why not put your world all over it? I do. I add it to the front o f the page and across every single margin so I see it every year.
Don’t use a bullet journal then write it on your planner, your calendar, or put on the notepad on your phone or lock screen as a home screen saver.
Use your word of the year to be the center of your goal setting mind map. This is one I love to do year after year. I take the word I choose then in the center of a page I write how can I…fill in this years word.. this years number. So for this year it said How can I have consistency in 2025? Then around that question I make boxes for each categories of goals and answer the question for each one. This helps me guide with clarity the goals I should focus on in 2025.
Let your word of the year be the guide and center focus of the SMART goals you set for 2025. To learn more about SMART goals and how to set them check out my guide here.
, you use for the next year.
Another great idea is to create a list of books to read that support your word of the year. If you aren’t a book person then do a list of podcasts, YouTube videos, or documentaries instead.
That bullet journal we talked about earlier why not go and pick out 12 monthly quotes that align with your word of the year. use one each month and write it in your bullet journal , on your bathroom mirror, create a phone lock screen, or write it on your monthly calendar page. You can find daily motivation quotes on my Pinterest page to sift through.
Are you ready to do some extra introspection and reflection with the new year? Use your word of year to create journal prompts or as you focus with shadow work . If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination here.
Write your word on multiple pieces of small paper and seal them in a jar you decorate to pull out on days when you need to remember your focus for the year.
Take your word of the year and write it on sticky notes and place them all over your home to remind you of what is when you need it and you can’t forget it. You could even write it in the inside of your wrist. I have done that from time to time. I suggest don’t use permanent marker or sharpie. I have had it end up on my face by the morning while I sleep through transference. Not fun to try and wash off!
Are you more of a person who lives their life using their phone? Then why not take your word and have it on reminders, alarms, or calendar events to go off and be a consistent reminder for you.
Write your word down over and over and over again somewhere. Putting your goals which this word is tied to, in writing enhances their tangibility and strengthens your commitment to achieving them.
Share your word of the year with friends and loved ones. You can do this in anyway you like. When you Share your goals with trusted friends, family, or a mentor you gain encouragement and accountability. If you need a community to share your word with comment below, comment on facebook, or in my patreon.
Lastly, make sure to spend some time in a quiet, calm, and sacred container so you can meditate and visualize what living your life focused on your word of the year will look like, and feel like in the year to come.
Final thoughts
When it comes to choosing your own word of the year, there is no right or wrong way to do it. It’s about choosing one word (you may or may not want to choose a mantra/affirmation/quote instead or to go alongside) that will encompass your intentions for the year ahead. You want it to be your focus, your reminder to be your best self for the year. Your reminder to walk your own unique destined path to help heal the collective and the souls you find on your travels. Perhaps your word will come to you in a flash of inspiration or maybe you keep seeing it pop up as you go about your day. It might come to you quickly or it might be more slowly – you will know when you know. Just follow that intuition, trust yourself, and choose YOUR word. Then set your goals and reach for the stars! Just remember that 2025 can only be better if you choose to make it better. You have to put in the effort to make this year the most magical, and best one yet! What is your new word of the year? Come join me on Facebook or patreon and let me know or comment below!
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