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Working with the energy of the Snake

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

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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Magical themes and energies of snakes

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.

  • transformation
  • rebirth
  • renewal
  • fertility
  • protection
  • healing
  • medicine
  • cycles of life
  • sexual energy
  • divine femine
  • wisdom
  • mystery
  • temptation
  • eternity
  • luck
  • resurrection
  • power
  • danger
  • duality
  • chaos

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.

  • Planet- Mercury
  • Element- all elements
  • Herbs/flowers-fennel, cedar, clove, mint, juniper, sandalwood
  • Stones/ crystals-Serpentine, Labradorite, Moldavite, black tourmaline, Onyx, Chrysocolla, smokey quartz, black sunstone, botswana agate
  • Deities-medusa, Wadjet, Lilith, Satan, Tiamat, Hygeia, Asclepius, Quetzalcoatl, the rainbow snake, Vasuki, Shiva, Ophion, Jörmungandr, Nehebkau, Meretseger, Kukulkan, Naga, Apep, Damballa, Athena, Minoan snake goddess
  • Themes- transformation, rebirth, renewal, fertility, protection, healing, medicine, cycles of life, sexual energy, divine feminine, wisdom, mystery, temptation, eternity, luck, resurrection, power, danger

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
  • Don’t forget some cultures consider them lucky so use them as symbols in magic for good luck, fortune, and abundance spells
  • 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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Celebrate the Chinese new year with the wood snake

The 2025 Chinese new year celebrated alongside the lunar new year falls on January 29th . Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, Chinese New Year 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. Come with me and slither through this blogpost to learn how to welcome the lunar new year and coil up with the energy that it holds.

First, what is the Chinese new year

Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the new Year was perhaps the most elaborate, colorful, and important. This was a time for the Chinese to congratulate each other and themselves on having passed through another year, a time to finish out the old, and to welcome in the new year.

The Chinese New Year is a festive celebration at the beginning of the Chinese calendar new year. It has a long and exciting history, and there are many wonderful traditions, meals, and activities to be enjoyed during the holiday. It is also a chance for families to clean their homes and set forth their intentions for the new year. 

The Chinese New year can also be called by other names as well, like the spring festival due to it’s timing with the changing of the seasons and it ushering in spring. It also known as the lunar new year since it starts on a new moon and is based on the lunar calendar.

When is the Chinese new year celebrated?

The Chinese New year is celebrated on the first day of the First Moon of the lunar calendar. The corresponding date in the solar calendar varies from as early as January 21st to as late as February 19th. This year it falls on January 29th 2025. Chinese New Year, just like the Western new Year, signifies turning over a new leaf and starting something new. Socially, it is a time for family reunions, and for visiting friends and relatives. This holiday, more than any other Chinese holiday, stresses the importance of family ties and bonds.

 Traditionally, the holiday lasts sixteen days. The first week is considered a public holiday, and the sixteen days are split into different parts of the celebration. For example, the Lantern Festival is generally hosted on the 15th day, and is one of the most looked-forward-to events. The Chinese New Year is teeming with unique traditions and mythologies. The celebrations includes beautiful outfits, delicious food, and lots of colorful decorations and entertainment. Each region of China and Chinese cultures around the world have their own unique traditions and ways of encouraging hope, prosperity, and positivity for the new year. 

History of the Chinese New Year

The history of Chinese New Year dates back over 3,500 years. Each unique religion and culture around China has its own mythology and tradition related to the Chinese New Year, but most stories agree that it has to do with appeasing ancient deities.

One of the most popular myths associated with the celebrations of the near has to do with a mythical beast. Nian, a mythical beast, would appear during the Spring Festival and eat the villagers every single year. Than one year an old man appeared in the village and hung red paper lanterns and decorations, and set off fireworks to scare him away. When the villagers returned to the town, they saw that Nian had not destroyed it, as in previous years. Red decorations and clothing became associated with the holiday, and thus, the tradition of setting off fireworks for the holiday evolved, as well.

Much of the history is also rooted in praying to the gods for a good harvest since Chinese culture is deeply rooted in agriculture.

Common traditions for the Chinese new year

Sweeping of the Grounds

Preparations for the Chinese New Year in old China started well in advance of the New Year’s Day. The 20th of the Twelfth Moon was set aside for the annual housecleaning, or the sweeping of the grounds Every corner of the house must be swept and cleaned in preparation for the new year. Spring couplets written in black ink on large vertical scrolls of red paper, were put on the walls or on the sides of the gate-ways. These couplets, short poems written in Classical Chinese, were expressions of good wishes for the family in the coming year. In addition, symbolic flowers and fruits were used to decorate the house, and colorful new year pictures (NIAN HUA) were placed on the walls (for more descriptions of the symbolism of the flowers and fruits.

Family Celebration

On the last day of the old year, everyone was busy either in preparing food for the next two days, or in going to the barbers and getting tidied up for the New Year’s Day. Tradition stipulated that all food be pre-pared before the New Year’s Day, so that all sharp instruments, such as knives and scissors, could be put away to avoid cutting the “luck” of the New Year. The kitchen and well were not to be disturbed on the first day of the Year.

The New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations were strictly family affairs. All members of the family would gather for the important family meal on the evening of the New year’s Eve. Even if a family member could not attend, an empty seat would be kept to symbolize that person’s presence at the banquet. At midnight following the banquet, the younger members of the family would bow and pay their respects to their parents and elders.

Lai-See

On New Year’s Day, the children were given Red Lai-see envelopes , good luck money wrapped in little red envelopes. On New Year’s day, everyone had on new clothes, and would put on his best behavior. It was considered improper to tell a lie, raise one’s voice, use indecent language, or break anything on the first day of the year. Starting from the second day, people began going out to visit friends and relatives, taking with them gifts and Lai-See for the children. Visitors would be greeted with traditional New year delicacies, such as melon seeds, flowers, fruits, tray of togetherness, and NIANGAO, New Year cakes.

There are a few guidelines for the money in red Lai-see envelopes. Only clean, unwrinkled bills should be put in red envelopes; it’s considered in poor taste to include old or wrinkled bills. Red Lai-see envelopes should contain even amounts of money and certain numbers are considered more auspicious than others. The amount of money shouldn’t have the number four in it (eg. 4, 40, 44, etc), because the word for “four” sounds like the word for “death” and is considered unlucky. However, it’s considered lucky to have amounts of money with the number eight in it, because the word for “eight” sounds like the word meaning “to prosper”.

Firecrackers Are Set Off
At the beginning of the legend, firecrackers were used to scare away the monster Nian from the village in order to protect the villagers. Many of the Chinese legends tell of using fireworks to scare away”evil” spirits and to prevent poor luck in the new year.

In modern times, fireworks are used to both symbolize the ancient tradition and also to evoke a celebratory mood. All of the firecrackers set off during the Chinese New Year celebration are red, to invite all the good luck. It is also a way to express happiness and joy. In fact, Chinese New Year is the event with the greatest number of fireworks released every year—upwards of a billion!

Lion dance

The lion dance is another one of the Chinese New Year symbols that originated from the story of Nian. Except in this version of the story, instead one one man scaring away the monstrous Nian, the whole village came together to bang on pots to make noise, and to create a large lion that would scare Nian away. The Chinese New Year lion dance honors this story by having people play percussive instruments (drums symbols and gongs) while two people perform a dance in an elaborate lion costume. One person acts as the head of the lion, and the other person acts as the body, performing acrobatic movements to mirror way a lion would move in time with the music. The dance begins with the lion asleep. Once he is woken up by the instruments, the lion shakes, gets up and beings playing.

He then becomes hungry and begins to search for food. This hunt for food is called “plucking the greens”, during which he searches high and low to retrieve auspicious foods like lettuce and mandarin oranges which are attached to red envelopes. He eats the lettuce and oranges and “spits out” good fortune to everyone nearby, keeping the red envelopes for the dancers. The lion dance is thought to ward off evil spirits and bring prosperity and good fortune to everyone nearby, especially those who catch the food that the lion “spit out”

Dragon dance

Like the lion dance, the dragon dance is another one of the Chinese New Year symbols that ushers in prosperity and good fortune for the coming year, and wards off evil spirits. While the dragon dance also involves music and movement the two dances are very different. Instead of using two people like the lion dance, the dragon dance uses many people. The size of the dragon dances vary, but usually have over 9 people.

Each person is holding a pole which is supporting part of a serpent-like dragon body. One person stands in front of the dragon, holding a ball attached to pole which represents a “Pearl of Wisdom”. The person holding the pearl uses it to lead the dragon around on a quest for wisdom, knowledge and truth. The people puppeteering the dragon body have to follow the pearl, in time with the percussive elements of the music.

Lucky Chinese New Year foods

Gathering with family to share a meal and leaving food offerings for ancestors are important traditions during the Spring Festival. All of the foods chosen are Chinese New Year symbols that each have a special meaning that corresponds with a wish for the new year.

  • One important Chinese New Year foods you’re bound to see is fish. The word for “fish” sounds like the word for “surplus” so whole fish are eaten to usher in abundance in food and wealth for the coming year. In addition to being served whole, images of fish are also used as decorations to attract abundance.
  • The shape of dumplings (also called jiaozi) resemble the yuanbao, which was a type of ancient currency made from ingot (silver, gold or other metal). Eating dumplings is thought to attract wealth. The more you eat, the wealthier you are believed to become.
  • Tang yuan is a traditional Chinese New Year dessert which is served during the Lantern Festival consisting of sweet rice balls with a black sesame filling. Their name and round shape signify family unity and togetherness.
  • Tangerines and oranges on Chinese New Year are believed to bring luck and wealth for the coming year because the word for “tangerine” sounds like the word for “luck”. The golden color of oranges and tangerines also correlates to wealth.
  • Another golden food that symbolizes wealth is the spring roll, also called chun juan. Not only does their color resemble wealth, but their shape is also looks like gold bars.
  • Make sure not to cut your noodles if you normally do so, because eating long, unbroken noodles in the dish called longevity noodles is believed to encourage longevity in life. It’s also bad luck to cut anything during Chinese New Year, because it is viewed as cutting off your luck.
  • Fa gao, also known as “prosperity cake” or “fortune cake” is a popular dessert made from rice flour and steamed until the top splits. The more sections formed by the split in the top denotes how lucky a person will be in the coming year.
  • Another lucky dessert, nian gao or “year cake” is made from sticky rice flour and can be sweet or savory. The name of this dessert sounds just like the words for “higher year” which symbolize progress, success and a better year than the last.

The importance of wearing red

Red is associated with the colors used to scare away the monster Nian, but it also has other meanings as well. Traditionally, it stands for good luck in Chinese culture and is used to keep away any spirits who might harbor bad fortune. Wearing red is traditional for Chinese New Year, in order to welcome in the new year with good fortune, but you can also wear bold or bright colors for the celebratory mood, as well. You’ll also want to decorate with red around your home. Decorations include paper cuttings, which are intricate and narrative. They often represent symbols from mythology or of good blessings for harvest. Other decorations include Door Gods, red lanterns, calligraphy fortunes, paintings, and more.

The importance of the FU character

The Chinese fu character, meaning good fortune and blessings, is one of the most commonly found Chinese New Year symbols. It is written on a red, diamond shaped piece of paper, which is often hung upside down on the outside of the front door. The reason these fu papers are hung this way is because the word for “upside down” is similar to the word “arrive”. Hanging the fu character upside down signals that good fortune and blessings will arrive at your home for the new year.

The Chinese Zodiac

Chinese Zodiac animals are another one of the important Chinese New Year symbols. Each year is assigned one of the twelve animals in the Chinese Zodiac in a very special order. This order is determined from one of the most well known Chinese mythological tales. The twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac are; the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The tale that tells us their order is the great race and it goes like this. The story goes that the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven and earth, held a race to create a calendar and a way to measure time. This race was a call to his dear animal friends to race across the river to him when upon their arrival they would a special meal and celebration together. There are a few different version for the telling’s of what actually happens during the race. But below is the most commonly accepted version for the results.

The rat and the cat were good friends, but they were poor swimmers. They asked the ox to carry them across the river, and he agreed. However, the rat tricked the ox by pushing the cat into the river and then leaping onto the ox’s head to finish first. The ox came in second place followed by a wet tiger after that. The rabbit was having a hard time hopping from stone to stone across the river, when suddenly a log floated by. The rabbit hopped onto the log and it drifted him quickly to shore. Little did the rabbit know that just behind him was the dragon. The dragon saw the little rabbit in need and graciously blew wind to carry the log all the way to shore. The Jade emperor was curious and asked the dragon why it came in fifth place when it could fly. It turns out, the dragon had been distracted from the race by a village that was in drought. The dragon provided rain to save the village then continued the race and was declared the fifth zodiac animal by the emperor. The snake, hid in the horse’s hoof to cross the river, then jumped out to scare the horse into seventh place. Next, a raft floated up to the finish line carrying the friendly ram, the playful monkey and the talkative rooster. The three of them had teamed up and crossed the river together. So, ram was eighth, monkey ninth, and in tenth place was the rooster. The dog, made it across the river, but spent too much time playing in the water and came in eleventh. The pig Stopped to eat and fell asleep, finishing in last place. The Jade Emperor assigned the pig the final space in the zodiac

It may sound odd but, if you want to get a really deep look at this tale and how each zodiac animal really manifests in humans there actually is a really amazing anime about it. Go check out fruit baskets.

The year of the snake

The snake, being the sixth animal in the zodiac, is set to take center stage in 2025. The Year of the Snake is associated with transformation, renewal, and spiritual growth. Snakes are known for their ability to shed their skin, symbolizing the process of letting go of the old and embracing the new. Snakes 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 there next goal. Never being afraid to strike out with a venomous bites to protect yourself and your way of life. The snake is also a symbol of wisdom, cunning, and adaptability. This year with the influence of the snake you can expect new opportunities and challenges that will test our skills and resilience. This year of the Snake signifies subtle power, and transformative growth. It embodies a quiet yet potent energy capable of illuminating hidden paths and fostering deep emotional and spiritual understanding. Its strategic, resourceful nature makes it excellent for long-term growth. To really slither into the depths of what the energy of the snake will mean for us this year you can read my guide here!

How the element wood affects the snake

When it comes to the Chines New year not only is there an animal associated with each year but, also an element that dominates that years energy. This year we find ourselves in the element wood alongside the snake. Wood represents the energy of growth, and is known for it’s flexibility that paired with the energy of the snake makes this a year of massive transformative energy. The last time we had a wood snake year was 1965 — the Vietnam War, the space race and the first space walk, Malcolm X’s assassination, the civil rights movement and the race riots, and the Beatles and the Rolling Stones tour the world. The snake’s strategic and introspective nature is complemented by the element of wood, which fosters growth, balance, and connection with nature. In the Year of the Wood Snake, the “Wood” element signifies a period of increased growth, flexibility, and creativity. Essentially, the Wood element softens the Snake’s typically reserved nature, adding a layer of compassion and a desire to nurture new beginnings. The influence of wood encourages our creative and innovative sides while the snake’s energy provides us with the strategic insights necessary to achieve our goals.

The Chinese new year and duality

Since, I am a grey witch I look for the duality in every single energy I work with including sacred times like the Chinese new year. Even though this is a holiday and celebration focused on family, good luck, and prosperity which is a very wanted energy there is a duality to this celebration. Remember the myth we talked about with Nian? The mythological beast that came up from the ocean each year to eat villagers. That story reminds us that this time of the year is a liminal time where the veil is thin and protection from unwanted entities and spirits is needed. It also reminds us that often when we are celebrating our precious time with our families we are also reminded of a time we almost lost them or the ones we did lose already.

Correspondences for the Chinese New year

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 the Chinese/ Lunar New year. 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.

  • Planet- Jupiter
  • Animal-Snake
  • Element- wood
  • symbol- lanterns, zodiac animals, lai-see envelopes, couplets, fireworks, fu character, plum blossoms
  • colors-red, gold, white, black
  • Herbs/flowers-bamboo, fennel, cinnamon, star anise, Szechuan pepper, cloves, ginseng, Chrysanthemum, goji berries, peace lily, money plant, Anthuriums, bay leaves, Jade plants, peach, plum, Kumquat
  • Stones/ crystals-ruby, garnet, citrine, amethyst, peridot, jade, sapphire, clear quartz, aquamarine, black pearl, moonstone
  • Deities-The Year God: Also known as Tai Sui, Door Gods: Also known as Menshen, The Three Star Gods: Also known as Sanxing, The God of Wealth: Also known as Caishen, The Kitchen God, The City God, who is said to be the reincarnation of a human official from an earlier time
  • Food/drinks-Tang yuan, fish, dumplings, spring roll, also called chun juan, Fa gao, also known as “prosperity cake, nian gao or “year cake”, tangerines, plums, peaches, fruit, shrimp, chicken

How to celebrate the Chinese new year with the snake

Marking the end of winter and the beginning of the spring season, Chinese New Year celebrates looking to the future for new beginnings with themes of happiness, health, and good fortune. The New Year is frequently regarded as an occasion to gather and feast together as a family at a reunion dinner to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors. However, you choose to celebrate the chines new year and work with its energy just follow your intuition and do what feels right for you. Let’s take a look at some of the many different ways you can celebrate and work with the energy of the Chinese new year.

  • create an altar for your ancestors and leave offerings for them
  • Graveyard magic
  • Spread prosperity and good luck by handing out lai-see red envelopes
  • Read the myths and legends of the Chinese zodiac
  • Learn about the culture and region of the China
  • Perform lunar magic to welcome in the lunar new year
  • Sweep your entire home, declutter, deep clean, reorganize
  • hang up decorations like paper lanterns, couplets, and the color red
  • Practice calligraphy and you can even use it to create sigils to welcome in the lunar new year
  • Host a family get together eating traditional lucky foods
  • Cleansing and purification magic
  • Transformation spells
  • Do release work to let go of the past year and shed your old skin
  • work with the snake in your spells, rituals, and represent it on your altar
  • introspection and reflection based on transformation, creativity, and shedding old skins like 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.
  • Set off some fireworks
  • Attend a lion or parade dance if you can
  • Divination like pulling cards
  • Good luck and abundance spells
  • host a family reunion
  • Give thanks and practice gratitude for the past year
  • Use the venom and bite of the snake to protect yourself with protection magic and baneful magic like hexes, curse, binding
  • Creativity express yourself with the snake
  • be flexible and adaptable with your plans and way to reach your goals like the wood and snake
  • Bathe in the moonlight

Final thoughts on the energy of 2025

2025 isn’t here to hold your hand or sing you a lullaby. It’s here to remind you that you’re a witch. You are a powerful and sovereign entity dammit, and sovereign beings don’t crumble, they conquer. So shed your old skin, step into your power, and slither into this year like the unapologetic, venomous conqueror you were always meant to be. Remember while you do this to never be afraid to show your teeth and strike with a venomous bite if someone gets in your way and threatens your way of life. Be fluid and slither with grace to get to where you need to go and don’t be afraid of the paths in the shadows. The shadows may be mysteries and dark but, in them wisdom can hide. We have a big year full of so much energy that is dynamic, and confrontational unfolding in front us. We won’t be able to slither and hide in the shadows from our purpose, our power, and our true identities anymore. But, we can use them to heal, transform, and find new paths in the dark. This is a year we will be forced to remove masks by completely shedding our skins. We will be forced to uncoil from a place of safety and warmth to find our true way in the world in and new creative way. We will be forced to stand up show our venomous bite and even strike back with a lethal blow when the timing is just right.

In this new special 6 month shadow work program I will help you realign your inner world, discover all the versions of you in the shadows, and show you how to integrate your shadows into your own authentic identity. When you purchase and register for this 6 month course you will get pre-recorded lessons, eBooks, journal prompt workbooks, weekly guided sessions, ( with one week off for integration) one womb healing session, and access to a discord chat for all those who are taking the course with you. We begin the last Monday of February for orientation week and then session for courses start the first Monday of March! There will be limited spots so hurry and register today.

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Pluto enters Aquarius; A cosmic shift of transformation and break throughs

With Pluto leaving Capricorn and entering Aquarius today (Nov 19th) we as a collective are about to undergo a deep internal transformation that will ripple into every area of our lives. We will be asked to face our shadow and challenged to release patterns and attachments that no longer serve us. Leading to breakthroughs across the collective and allowing us the ability to connect to our dreams and be reborn into a new reality through innovation and creativity. With these shifts, we are breaking down barriers, while fighting for freedom and the reinvention of established societal norms. Pluto entering Aquarius also hits us on a psychic level, working on the deeper layers of our being allowing it’s energy to reshape the collective completely. Which may be why so many have reaching for this time calling it the Age of Aquarius and the age of awakening. Let’s break down why this cosmic energy shift is such a transformational event for each one of us in the collective.

Pluto’s energy


Pluto, the smallest planet in our solar system that also sits the furthest from the sun, is quite a power player in astrology. Because, it’s the furthers from the sun it takes the longest to make its rounds around it, spending up to three decades in one sign at a time. Pluto oversees heavy themes, such as control, death and rebirth, transformation, power and the shadow or underbelly side of life. Pluto is really the force of evolution, the catalyst of the deepest transformations and alchemical processes. Pluto is the planet of the underworld and death and where we find refuge in the shadows to be reborn. Pluto guides us on a journey through darkness and challenges us to make the unconscious conscious through sincere and consistent commitment to getting to the bottom of everything and facing the truth, no matter how dark, ugly, and uncomfortable it may be. Transits of Pluto mark generational cycles and collective dynamics with breakthroughs into new realities. When Pluto leaves a sign to enter a new one it is a huge cosmic event, one we won’t experience again in our lifetime. We ALL feel the shift. Which is why this is such a an important and potent cosmic event. Ultimately, Pluto influences big shifts in society, especially around power and control, setting the tone for the world at large depending on which sign it’s in.

Aquarius energy


Next, Aquarius energy is all about breaking free from both external and internal limitations and reclaiming our uniqueness and individuality. Aquarius is the energy of rebellion and liberation from the past, allowing us to release generational patterns, and wounds to truly move on from the past creating the reality we have always seen in our dreams. Aquarius is an energy that allows us to detach from our human self more and step outside of ourselves to look at things from a bird’s eye view. To see things from different perspectives and look at things without personal biases allowing us to come together as we reshape the collective through new ideas, innovation, and creativity. Aquarius energy is also the energy that is future minded and focused on the long term impact of our actions and how the affect those around us. During this time will be way more future-minded, and way more focused on how what we do now impacts us for decades to come and beyond. This isn’t just a concern for the present anymore. What about the future? What about the society we are leaving for the generations to come behind us? This feels like a critical deciding point for the collective that will have resounding and lasting impacts.

A Potent time for shadow work

Pluto in Aquarius will invite us into the depths of our souls and into the shadows, calling for total transformation in our lives. Unconscious material is surfacing for the purpose of looking the hidden parts of ourselves in the eyes and liberating them through healing and creative expression. This work is intense but deeply necessary on our spiritual path as we pursue healing within the collective right now. So, we can reinvent societal norms, fight for justice, and become a more cohesive collective. One of the best ways we can do this and meet this cosmic shift head on is through shadow work. There are so many ways to do shadow work from being in a meditative state, journaling, working in a liminal space, death walking and so much more. Below you will find some shadow work prompts specific to this revolutionary, transformative, and awakening cosmic shift to use in your own unique, creative, and liberating way. 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 does freedom look like to me?
  • What new version of myself do I want to step into?
  • What in my life do I need to be liberated from?
  • How can I help reshape societal norms during this cosmic shift?
  • What hidden things are coming to the surface that I fear, I am ready to release as I step in to this new era?
  • In what ways do I need to be more creative and innovative in my life?
  • What hidden parts of myself do I need to face to be liberated to create the reality of my dreams?
  • How do I wish to see the collective transform and change? How can I be apart of that transformation and change?
  • What mysteries do I want to reveal and have come to light about myself and the world?
  • How can show up for my community in a new way?
  • How am I hiding my true nature from others out of fear of being judged by others? How can I liberate myself from this fear?
  • How can my healing as an individual help the collective healing happening now during this cosmic shift?
  • How can I step more into my authenticity to claim my power and creativity?
  • How can I become more unified with myself and the collective?

Other ways to work with this energy shift

  • Divination like tarot, water scrying, and fire gazing
  • Transformation, rebirth, and renewal spells
  • Express yourself creatively
  • look at your creative passions and find a way to use them to help the collective
  • Write a list of the things you wish to let go and read it out loud releasing it to the universe
  • Work with deities of the underworld, death, and dark
  • Mirror work
  • Sign up to volunteer in your community
  • Fight for human rights and a cause that is dear to your heart
  • Justice spell work
  • Explore how you can add technology ethically more to your life and magic
  • Look for community spaces where you feel safe and like you can make a change in the community
  • Work with your clares and develop your psychic abilities and intuition
  • Create an image of the mask you wear in fear of being judged by others and then burn it to release your authenticity
  • Work on your self worth so you feel powerful enough to stand up and create the reality you wish to make
  • Donate to a charitable organizations either with your money, resources, or time
  • Do elemental magic with the element of water (Pluto) or air (Aquarius)
  • friendship, love, sex, and connection spells
  • Communicate things you have been keeping hidden to someone you feel safe with to release them and let them go
  • Look at how you view society and look for the hidden truth in some conspiracies that have caught your eye before
  • Manifestation and abundance magic
  • Create a spell jar combining both energies and place it on your altar
  • Key magic to unlock hidden doors in your soul during shadow work
  • Create a simmer pot to enhance your physic connection and intuition
  • Use correspondences for Pluto and Aquarius in your spell work

Wrap up


Pluto in Aquarius wants to liberate us from the shackles of our conditioning, from the burden of society’s expectations, from the weight of tradition. Allowing us to bloom into authenticity with courage to reshape our reality into the things of our dreams as we tap into our true creativity. With Pluto moving into forward-thinking, humanitarian and innovative Aquarius, it’s time for us to leave Capricorn’s traditional and serious vibes behind. To be creative and allow our minds to look for new and innovative ways to reshape society and our own realities. When Pluto enters Aquarius you get a period of massive transformations and changes that propel you into the future.

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Embrace The Transformation, Renewal, and Wealth of the 5/5 portal

Certain dates hold a special significance in the terms of celestial alignment and they create a portal through which we can access heightened energies, spiritual insights, and opportunities for growth. The 5th of May is a really important date as it is the 5th day of the 5th month of the year. This is known as the 5/5 portal. The May 5 Portal,is also known as the 5/5 Gateway or the Beltane Portal, and it occurs annually on May 5th. This date holds significance in various spiritual traditions, including astrology, numerology, and indigenous cultures as a time of heightened spiritual activity and cosmic alignment. It’s often thought that at this time, the veil between the physical and spiritual realms is thinner, putting the collective in a liminal space allowing us to access higher frequencies of energy to receive guidance, and blessings from the divine. This portal creates a powerful alignment of cosmic forces that opens a gateway to transformation, renewal, manifestation, abundance, and purpose. The energy will be ripe on 5/5, the ultimate portal of change, enlightenment, and finally seeing elements in your life “as they are” and not what you perceive. It is the portal that unlocks the door for us to begin a deep manifestation journey.

First, What is a portal?

A portal is an energetic gateway or doorway that creates a powerful opportunity to connect with higher energies. We can make the most of each portal if we work with the incoming energies and channel, anchor, and integrate them.

The importance of numbers
In numerology, every number from 0 to 9 is a symbol and is therefore highly significant. Symbols are the language of the soul and patterns of numbers work together like a code. We can use days like these to connect more fully and readily with our higher nature and choose to elevate our consciousness.

In numerology, the number 5 is considered a master of change, able to go with the flow and adapt to different environments and social situations.

The Meaning Of The 5/5 Portal

The Sun is in Taurus; the sign of prosperity and 5 is the number of money, abundance, and wealth, so this day is the perfect day to manifest everything we desire in harmony with the Universe and create the life of our absolute dreams and deepest desires. At its core, the 5/5 Portal represents a time of transformation and renewal; a chance to shed old patterns, beliefs, and energies that no longer serve us, and embrace new beginnings and possibilities. We can tap into the energies of the 5/5 Portal to initiate personal and spiritual growth, release stagnant energy, and align with our highest path and purpose.

Connecting with the Divine Feminine

In many spiritual traditions, the month of May is associated with the celebration of the divine feminine and the energies of fertility, abundance, and creativity. As we access the 5/5 Portal, we are invited to connect with the nurturing and life-giving qualities of the divine feminine, honoring the cycles of birth, growth, and renewal that are mirrored in the natural world around us.

The 5/5 Portal and Duality

Since, I am a grey witch every single energy I choose to align myself with I look for how I can connect to it in the sense of duality and balance. With this portal it may seem like, there is no way an energy swirling with abundance, wealth, manifestation, renewal, and transformation can be anything but, a wanted thing and a wanted energy? Well, every single energy we work with is dualistic and this energy is no different.

When you are making room to manifest, are setting intentions, and getting ready to receive abundance you have to release some things to allow that to even happen and to make room for that energy to be received. This can look like many things, from physically removing things in your life like habits and/or behaviors or doing inner work to release unwanted thought patterns not allowing you to receive. You also will be steeped in duality when it comes to transformation with this portal and energy. Transformation is a very dualistic energy itself. It brings you and forces you into a liminal space, where you are not who or what you once were, and you are not who or what you will be. It is taking you through the process of a death, and into a birth which is one of the most potent dualistic energies you can work with.

How To Work With Portals In General

Portal days are a prime opportunity to refocus on ourselves. Below are some ways you can do that with portals in general on portal days when they are open and active.

Listen to your gut feeling: Portal days are not the time for overthinking decisions. Instead, listen to your intuition and trust the inspirations that come to you on these days.

Movement: Energy needs to flow, so make sure you get enough exercise on portal days. For example, you could start the day with some yoga or plan a walk during your lunch break. This will ground you and sharpen your focus at the same time.

Get enough sleep: In order to be as physically and mentally prepared as possible, healthy sleep is essential. Portal days demand a lot from you, so make sure you get enough sleep or take short rest breaks in between.

Journalling and manifestation: Hold on to your thoughts and ideas by visualising them on a goal board or writing them down in your journal. This not only prevents you from forgetting them again, but also brings order to your potential chaos of thoughts.

Create rituals: Everything has a more intense effect on portal days. This includes the opportunity to create new rituals, reinforce existing ones or overhaul old ones. Rituals ensure consistency and can help us to really put our new insights into practice and integrate them permanently into our everyday lives.

How to use the 5/5 portal Specifically

The sequence of 555 denotes a time of life choices, major change, and opportunity. So, do your best to set intentions during that time. When you set an intention on 5/5 at 5:55, you can use this portal energy to your highest benefit. It’s a time of major manifestation and money magic. Below is one way you can do this on your own at the times when the portal is the most potent; 5:55 am and 5:55 pm.

Step 1: Identify what is holding you back
It is really helpful to identify any areas that are preventing abundance and prosperity to flow freely in our life. Look at what could be causing you to not fully transform, and may be causing you fear to blossom into the new version of yourself this portal is ushering you towards.

We can do this by asking questions or doing shadow work surrounding topics such as:

  • Where is my internal dialogue holding me back?
  • What limiting words and phrases am I using repeatedly in connection with money?
  • What restricting words do I use to describe my relationship with money?
  • Is my natural view of money blocking my flow?
  • Is there something or someone I am allowing to hold me back in fear?
  • Do I believe there is enough abundance for me to receive?
  • Do I believe I am worthy to receive abundance, blessings, and transformation?

If you need help with Shadow work If you would like to learn more about shadow work you can purchase my eBook here; https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/2S3QJZ4UPDRG6 you can book me for a 1:1 session as your guide here; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555318986253 and you can watch my free class previously taught on it through Divination below!


Step 2: Letting go of old beliefs
Once identified, choose to let go of this old mental patterning and beliefs. Release it and let it go. Release the past, the lower vibrations and then choose to invite in the newer, much higher vibrations to take their place.Call in your spirit guides to help you if needed or a deity if you feel called too.

Step 3: Manifest
All we need to do then….. Sit quietly out in nature or inside in your sacred container.
If you are inside, light a candle or burn incense to cleanse and purify the container.
Hold a clear Quartz crystal, a single point if you have one.
Invite and visualize the 5/5 energies flowing down from the multiverse/ cosmos and flowing down from your Crown chakra on the in-breath.
Have the intention to anchor this energy within your body.
On the out-breath visualize this energy flowing down and continuing past your Root chakra and continuing down until it is deep within Mother Earth.
Just keep breathing in and out, visualizing the incoming energies flowing down through you and then down into the Earth.
Anchoring the energies within you and then grounding them into Gaia.
You are the channel.
The energies are passing through you.
They are activating cellular light codes within you.
Focus on the light and keeping your vibration as high as possible.
Do this until you are guided to stop.

Throughout the rest of the day make sure to;

  • Drink plenty of pure water.
  • Rest if you need too!
  • Express gratitude and go for a walk
  • Draw some oracle cards or do divination
  • Journal
  • Practice self care like a ritual bath

We can ask the multiverse to help us feel safe and secure and to know that we are enough and have always been enough. By releasing all limitations that we currently have, we can bring our highest potential to this world and shine like the incredible and expansive beings of light that we truly are!

Embrace The Transformation, Renewal, and Wealth of the 5/5 portal

There are many ways to work with the 5/5 portal like, ritual,ceremony, meditation, prayer, channeling, or sacred gatherings. These practices serve to amplify our intentions, deepen our connection to the divine, and align us with the transformative energies of the portal. We can use our own unique way to honor the 5/5 Portal and embrace its gifts of renewal and transformation. Embrace this sacred time as an opportunity for growth, healing, and spiritual evolution, trusting in the guidance of the multiverse/cosmos and the wisdom of our own inner knowing/ intuition.

To connect to this portal with me during a free guided channeling and meditation session you can Join me with Divination Academy on May 5th in Facebook live! Here is the link to join me! https://www.facebook.com/events/321817077315928/

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Working with the Sexual, Emotional, Transformative and Unrelenting Scorpio Full Moon

We have entered a new lunar phase today, the full moon and this full moon in April is bringing us into the Sign of Scorpio. The Scorpio Full Moon is the most serious of the lunations. Full Moons are highly emotional and serious, and Scorpio is an emotional water sign and ruler of the serious. Scorpio is intense, passionate, deeply transformative and unrelenting, and we can have a hard time letting things go with a Scorpio Full Moon. We’re really invested, and we’re a bit stubborn about it, but we likely need to recognize that it’s not doing us any good, and it’s time to move on.

The Scorpio Full Moon is a moment of profound transformation and self-discovery. We likely need to work on a major transformation, and this can be intense, but ultimately leads to solutions and frees us. You may feel things a little more passionately, or you may be willing to go to extremes that you might not otherwise go to.

This is also a time of when you’ll look within to truly understand the depths of your feelings. This period of introspection could lead to greater self-awareness as well as an awareness of those around you. The ability to get in touch with the intricacy of your own emotions gives you the insight needed to understand others’ motivations. We do need to be mindful of frustrations boiling over with this Full Moon though, and especially coming after that Aries Solar Eclipse, you’ll react a little more sharply and with that stinger Scorpio is known for.. We need to bite our tongues and try to be rational and think things through before blowing up.

Let me show you in this post the depths of the full moon in the water sign scorpio. And how to connect to this unrelenting, transformative, serious and emotional enegy this full moon. To harness the most potent energy to connect to for us to manifest our desires and dream life today!

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; https://modgepodgemystic.com/working-with-the-practical-productive-and-nurturing-virgo-full-moon/ 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.

So, who is Scorpio?

Scorpio is one of the most misunderstood signs of the zodiac. Because of its incredible passion and power, Scorpio is often mistaken for a fire sign. In fact, Scorpio is a water sign that derives its strength from the psychic, emotional realm.

Scorpio is all about TRANSFORMATION, who you are becoming in relationship to life and the journey of embodying your true authentic power. Themes related to intimacy, control, power, money, and sharing will be a strong focus. This is an opportunity to WELCOME and honor how you are changing shape. It is Scorpio who companions us on the journey to the underworld as we look at the areas of our life that need our tender love and compassion.

This is a potent time for manifesting anything around mystical abilities, sex, love, intimacy, death, transformation, and rebirth. This sign rules over transformation, death, the occult, and sexuality. Scorpio can be a very intense energy, and this is partly because it’s a water sign, so it’s ruled by emotions. It is known as a time of deep introspection caused by the depth of our emotions. This period of introspection could lead to greater self-awareness as well as an awareness of those around you. The ability to get in touch with the intricacy of your own emotions gives you the insight needed to understand others’ motivations. Don’t be surprised if you have a few light bulb moments during this time.

It’s also ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation, the underworld, and death. This means death in the sense that something comes to an end and transforms into something else (very similar to the Death card in tarot). I talk about this all the time in my classes. Death is crucial and central to every area of our lives especially when it comes to profound transformation, healing, and enlightment. A death of some kind must happen for something to be born Scorpio isn’t afraid to explore dark or deep things, making it a very psychic and sexual sign that isn’t afraid of topics considered taboo or to help you on journeys like shadow work into some of the darkest depths of who are.

The Full Moon in emotionally intense Scorpio is always a dynamic event. During any Full Moon we feel the tug of war between opposing signs, and in this case, the passionate waters of Scorpio counter the practical Taurus Sun. This illuminating event could put a spotlight on what it is you really need in your life and what it is that needs to go since full moons are also a potent time to release and shed all that no longer serves us.

We have talk about some aspects of who scorpio is; now let’s dive deep into the details of how scorpio can affect you and benefit you especially during a full moon!

Unlease your sexual desires with Scorpio

Scorpio is the sign most closely associated with sex: this is due to their enigmatic nature which is what makes them so seductive and beguiling. This sign even rules our reproductive and sexual organs! Sex isn’t solely about pleasure for these sensual scorpions though. They also crave the physical closeness, spiritual illumination, and emotional intimacy sex can provide.

When the moon is in the sign of scorpio it is oozing sexual passion, and desire. With it also being a time about going into your dark depths you may have some desires being illuminated you normally shy away from or simplely have not acknowledged. This is the perfect time to not run and hide from them but, to aproach them without fear and experience the waves of pleasure those dark sexual desires can bring you and your partner. Use this energy to expand and unleash your sexual pleasure with your deepest sexual desires coming to the surface.

Liberation thru transformation with Scorpio

This Full Moon in Scorpio brings to light all the problems you insist on hiding. But sooner or later, you will have to face them head-on to have them resolved and to overcome it. It will be responsible for putting you face to face with your greatest fear or trauma. Take advantage of this transformational moment and try not to run away from the darkness and the breaking apart. The intention is to break to rebuild. Scorpio has this ability to regenerate and transform like no one else and always comes out stronger from a battle.

I talk about this all the time. Things have to break to rebuild, die to be reborn, and burn down to sprout from fertile soil. This sign is all about transformation, transforming to align with our soul’s purpose and to do that we must face those dark depths and allow them crash over us with the forces of transformation. With transformation, comes healing, alignment, and complete liberation from your past, traumas, unwanted energies and all things that do not truly serve you. Being alive means engaging in a continual process of transformation. Nothing in the natural world stays the same so allow the energy of scorpio to guide you in this process.

As the sign of extremes, Scorpio energy can draw out both our darkest shadows and our most enlightened selves. This Scorpio full moon could bring some eye-opening awakenings for anyone who’s been refusing to deal with a lingering conflict. This transformational full moon can support deep processing and healing, if that’s what is needed and guide you into a complete sense and expierence of liberation.

The unrelenting, intense waves of emotion with Scorpio

Have you already heard that Scorpio is the most intense sign of the zodiac? This sign is all about deep and strong emotions. This is for a few reasons, one scorpio is tied to the element of water which is deeply associated to our emotions. And with the sign of scorpio we tend to dive deeper into the depths of our emotions where the water is darker, and seemingly endless. And like the depths of the ocean even if we come up for a breath Scorpio will pull you relentlessly back down. Down, into the depths of your emotions until you no longer fight the waves of your emotions but, succomb to the ebb and flow of the endless waves.

The second reason scorpio is so intenses is because, Scorpio is always looking inside like a detective. Its gaze is investigative and never fears the truth. So, Full Moon in Scorpio comes to invite everyone to closely examine what goes through your heart and mind.

Things to look out for with Scorpio

Since Scorpio has a tendency to bring anything hidden to the surface, your truth radar may be sending you additional communications. Listening to your gut instinct is important now, and especially due to the volatility of this energy. But, be very mindful to exercise emotional maturity if something needs to be addressed. It could be easy, during this window, to end up in emotional drama, conflict, or to simply blow up on others with our words. So stay conscious of your emotional awareness and use this powerhouse energy to fuel your desires instead of getting steeped in drama, conflict, and damaged relationships.

Themes of Scorpio

We have talked a lot about who scorpio is and how scorpio can affect you and benefit you. Now let’s list all the topics to consider that correspond to the full Moon in Scorpio. Keep in mind that the full Moon relates to the contiuation of your journey to manifest your desires and dreams. To release all the things that no longer serve us and create blockaged to our manifesting. It is the time to really truly nuture the seeds of intention you had planted during the new moon so, they can bloom and thrive. So, try and have any of your workings based on these topics be grounded in those seeds of intention you had planted on the new moon.

  • Sex / Intimacy / passion
  • Emotions
  • Depth and darkness
  • Love
  • Transformation/ Change 
  • Psychic Abilities 
  • The Occult—anything supernatural, mystical or magical 
  • Intuition 
  • Taboo Topics and desires
  • Death
  • Regeneration / Rebirth
  • Life 
  • Relationships 
  • Desire
  • Secrets/ Mysteries
  • Seriousness
  • Honesty/ Truth/ Investigative
  • Reflection / Insight

The Scorpio Myth

In Greek mythology, the constellation Scorpius was identified with the scorpion that stung Orion, the mythical hunter. The two constellations lie opposite each other in the sky, and Orion is said to be fleeing from the scorpion as it sets just as Scorpius rises.

In one version of the myth, Orion tried to ravish the goddess Artemis and she sent the scorpion to do away with him. In another version, it was the Earth that sent the scorpion after Orion had boasted that he could defeat any wild beast.

The Pink Moon Meaning

The Pink Moon is a name given to the April full moon, originating from the pink flowers, known as wild creeping phlox, that typically bloom during this time of year in North America. However, despite the name, the Moon itself doesn’t actually appear pink but instead takes on its usual golden or white hue.

Combining the Pink Moon’s energy with Scorpio’s intensity can create a powerful time for personal growth, transformation, and letting go of what no longer serves us. It’s a time to delve into our subconscious, release emotional baggage, and embrace change and renewal. This period invites us to embrace our vulnerabilities, confront our shadows, and emerge more robust and more self-aware on the other side.

Hebe Asteroid

We have another cosmic energy affecting us at this time as well on 4/22 Hebe asteroid 6 appeared vertical to virgo in the skies which will have an affect on us. Combined with the scorpio energy this aestroid could bring about some very deep traumas, emotions, and triggers for us especially around childhood traumas and rejection. So, let’s touch briefly on this asteroid and who it represents.

Hebe is the goddess of eternal youth. She served as the cup-bearer to the gods before Ganymede took her place. Her name comes from the Greek word meaning “youth” or “prime of life”. Hebe is associated with being of service; she can be a servant or even a slave. There are negative associations with abuse, probably from her elders or elites. She could also be about healing from childhood trauma, especially in the context of this Scorpio/Pluto moon energy.

There is an account that Hebe’s demotion as cup-bearer was because she fell, ripping her dress, shamefully exposing her naked body publicly. Hebe is also associated with the Fall in terms of the change of seasons. Similar to Demeter and Persephone, Hebe is the maiden version of Hera, her mother. So Hebe is the springtime Virgin goddess. Other positive associations with Hebe are elixirs that rejuvenate, eternal life, mercy and forgiveness.

Correspondences for the Scorpio 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 I will list below for you to use.

  • planet-Pluto and Mars
  • Element- Water
  • Symbol- The scorpion
  • Modality- Fixed
  • Day- Tuesday
  • Body part- Genitals, and reproductive organs
  • colors- Red, black, grey
  • Phrase/motto- “I desire”
  • Chakra- Sacral Chakra
  • Herbs/flowers- ginger, myrh, Cumin, geranium, chrysanthemum, basil, rosemary, nettles, devil’s club, hisbiscus, guarana, damiana, peony, yarrow, mud root, coriander, honeysuckle, blood root, dragons blood
  • Stones/crystals- Topaz, serpatine, black obsidian, bloodstone, garnet, ruby, smokey quartz, jasper, oynx, malachite, citrine, turquoise, aquamarine, opalite
  • tarot- Death card

How to Connect to the Scorpio Full Moon

Now, that we have talked about the themes of this intense, serious, emotional, sexual, transformative, Scorpio 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.

First, make sure to do all of your staples that your learned in the previous blog post linked here https://modgepodgemystic.com/working-with-the-full-moon/ for you like, charging your crystals, making moon water, https://modgepodgemystic.com/moon-water-a-magical-staple/ and resetting your altar.

With this moon there are certain spells and rituals that will help connect you this moon in the most effective way. Remember these are just some of the many ideas follow your intuition and the energy of this moon.

  • Shadow work focused on deep emotions and trauma
  • Water magic
  • Therapy of any kind
  • Sex magic and spells
  • Lunar magic
  • Ritual moon bath
  • Connect to your Sacral chakra
  • Explore your sexuality and sexual desires
  • Meditation and visualization work
  • Divination- especially water scrying
  • Water emotion release ritual
  • Inner child work
  • Start a mindful journaling practice
  • Sit with your emotions
  • Get lost in a mystery
  • Confront someone you need the truth from
  • Fertility spells and magic
  • expand your intuition by listening to your gut
  • Focus on abundance
  • Create sacred space for your emotions
  • review your goals and intentions set during the new moon
  • Commit to healing, growing, and transforming however that looks to you
  • Connect to the dead, spirits, and your ancestors
  • Connect to sex deities like pan or lilith
  • connect to deities of the underworld, rebirth and transformation like persephone and hades
  • Transformation and rebirth magic and spells
  • Write down and release all things that no longer serve into a body of water
  • moonlight bathe in the nude

Ritual Full Moon Bath

Taking a full moon bath is an extremely soothing way to harness the power of this moon phase. A Moon bath can be an especially powerful practice when the Moon is transiting the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. This is because the element of water is activated, i.e charged up – like a crystal, it has more potential to HOLD intention and frequency. So, this Full moon take a ritual bath to help you connect to your depth of your emotions in scorpio right now. I would recommend to have your items added to your bath right now be focused

Top tip: Using Moon water in your ritual bath will take it to the next level!

Self-love mirror gazing ritual

This is a very transformative ritual to be doing every single full moon but, I really like using this one during a scorpio moon. The feeling of self love and passion for myself I feel seems to be so much more amplified after acknowledging my deepest, darkest emotions needed to be addressed. This ritual helps remind me during a scorpio moon to remember that even while working through those deep, dark emotions and traumas I still am worthy to be loved and to have all my needs met. You can find the ritual below and to learn more about one of my favorite types of magic; mirror magic in general you can read about in my previous blogpost here; https://modgepodgemystic.com/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-whose-the-most-magical-of-them-all-a-guide-to-mirror-magic/

Self -love mirror gazing ritual
You will need: A mirror
Under the light of the full Moon, do some stretching, shaking, dancing, or deep breathing, to bring your awareness into the fullness of your body.

Place the mirror beneath the Full Moon in the night sky, so that you can sit looking at your own reflection AND have moonlight falling on your face.

Look into the mirror at your own reflection. See, sense and feel the light of the Full Moon fall onto your face, and feel yourself soaking up her rays.

Now gaze into your eyes, holding the intention to both give receive more love. Say the words: “I am loved, I am held, I am whole” aloud.

Searching the depths with scorpio meditation

This meditation is all about helping being a guide for you while you dive deep into the depths of your soul and emotions with the scorpio full moon. The ideal time to perform this ritual day or night of the full moon. If possible do it under direct moonlight. or the day after the full moon.

You’ll need:
15-30 minutes of quiet and uninterrupted time
Vessel of water
Pen/pencil and paper
Optional: amethyst

Meditation/Ritual:
Create sacred space by grounding yourself and connecting with your breath and body. If casting a circle or calling in the quarters is in your practice, you could do this too. To learn how to do that you can do that by reading my previous blogpost here and watching my previous class on the topic with Divination Academy. https://youtu.be/MwDSVeNPjfs?si=mEMMrUwKy37bI-K0
Sit, close your eyes, and begin to connect with your breath and body. If you’re using amethyst you can hold it or place it near you to inspire your intuition.
In this meditative state, ask aloud or in your mind, “Show me my soul’s deepest desire. show me where I have not been acting in alignment with my intention” Breathe and allow your mind to take you where it wants to go. Be open to visualizations, messages, or feelings that may arise.
After spending some time with the first question, and when you feel ready, ask aloud or in your mind, “Show me my next steps to be in better alignment with my soul’s deepest desires?” Again, breathe and allow your mind to take you where it wants to go. Be open to visualizations, messages, or feelings that may arise.
The subconscious mind often works through symbols. Be open and curious about anything that comes through to you, understanding that even though it may not make sense at the moment, it may later.
When you feel ready to come out of your meditation, thank any guides who came through to offer guidance, then write down any insights that came to you.
Place your paper in your vessel of water to remain there until the moon is new.
Check in with your bowl of water with the paper in it each day to refill with water if needed, touch into the feelings you experienced, and as a reminder to take continued action towards your soul’s desires, even when it feels challenging. At the time of the next new moon, bury your paper outside and pour the water on top of it, trusting that you will be guided in your soul’s journey.

Sex Magic To enhance your sex life

With the full moon of scorpio being so deeply connected to our sexual desires, passions, and energy this moon is an extremely potent time for any type of sex magic and sex work. This includes doing spells to enhance your sex life. We can all use a little enhancement from time to time for many reasons and even if you don’t why not add some enhancement to increase your pleasure, your partners pleasure and have some really body alterating orgasims at that! I am passionate about sex magic and use it in my life, magical practices and my marriage ALL the time! To learn more about sex magic you can check out part two of class on the topic here and the study guide with divination academy here!

The spell below is a great spell enhance and intensify any of sexual pleasure sessions!

Carve your name and your partners name into your red candle

Anoint your candle with honey while thinking of all the passion, desire, and freedom you want to experience in your sex life.

Take your anointed candle and roll it in your cinnamon and sugar again viualizing all the passion, desire, freedom and climaxing you want to experience with your partner.

Be as specific as possible.

Light your candle during your next sex session together to ignite your passions and let it burn until it goes out on it’s own

Reflection topics and questions for Scorpio Full Moon

Every full moon is a great time to for reflecting on those seeds you had planted during the new moon and how they are doing now at the end of the lunar cycle and how you can celebrate your success and adjust the future for even greater success. 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 Scorpio full moon.

  • What is my soul’s deepest desire?
  • What emotions are sitting in the deep that I avoid?
  • What do I need to release from my past to fully transform?
  • Are there any mysterious about myself or others in my life i need to explore?
  • Where is my intuition trying to guide me?
  • Is there something in my life I need to listen to my gut about?
  • What parts of myself am I avoiding?
  • What are my deepest sexual desires, needs and passions? are they being met? Am I afraid to have them met? If so why?
  • What could I achieve if I stepped outside my comfort zone?
  • What areas of my life do I need to address to transform?
  • What fears and hidden emotions do I need to face?
  • What areas of my life do I need to transform to be in alignment with my soul purpose?
  • What emotions, wounds, or traumas coming up for me and how will I face them?

However you choose to work with, connect to, or celebrate, follow your intuition, and passion to guide you the rest of this lunar cycle to finish growing your seeds of manifestation. Use this full moon in scorpio and its unrelenting crashing waves of emotions, sexual passion, and desire to transform yourself!