# Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality > Guidance For Your Spiritual Journey > Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.3, this is an llms-full.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. ## Posts ### [All Articles](https://plentifulearth.com/all-articles/) **Published:** June 7, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone --- ### [7 Magic Days Of The Week: Best Days To Cast Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/) **Published:** July 18, 2014 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** For witches, every day of the week carries a unique energy and vibration, making today one of the magical days of the week. This means that each day offers a specific window of timing to enhance spell work. By aligning our practices with these daily correspondences, we can amplify the effectiveness and speed of our magick. You can narrow the timing down even further with planetary hours. Each hour of the day and night is ruled by one of the same seven planets, so a money spell on a Thursday can also fall in a Jupiter hour. Our [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) shows which planet rules the hour right now in your town. - [Sunday Magic: Day of the Sun](#sunday-day-of-the-sun) - [Monday Magic: Day of the Moon](#monday-day-of-the-moon) - [Tuesday Magic: Day of Mars](#tuesday-day-of-mars) - [Wednesday Magic: Day of Mercury](#wednesday-day-of-mercury) - [Thursday Magic: Day of Jupiter](#thursday-day-of-jupiter) - [Friday Magic: Day of Venus](#friday-day-of-venus) - [Saturday Magic: Day of Saturn](#saturday-day-of-saturn) ## Why Magical Days Of The Week Matter In Witchcraft While a witch's power resides within, external energies can significantly [boost our spell](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) work. When feeling less than 100%, tapping into the day's inherent energy can make up for the deficit. For instance, performing a healing spell on Monday can enhance the spell's potency with the day's natural healing energies. To see where each day's ruling planet sits in the sky right now, open [today's astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/). Among Witches and Occultists, these energies are called: - Magic days of the week - Magical days of the week correspondences - Day of the week magical properties - Occult days - Pagan days of the week - Days of the week correspondence ## Sunday Magic: Day of the Sun Of all the magical days of the week, Sunday is the best day for protection spells and success spells. - **Planet**: Sun - **Element**: Fire - **Gender**: [Masculine](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/metaphysical-masculine-energy/ "Understanding Masculine Energy in Crystals & Herbs: A Metaphysical Perspective") - **Deities**: Apollo, Brigid, Helios, Ra - **Colors**: [Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/), Gold, Orange, Yellow - **Crystals**: Amber, Diamonds, Carnelian, Gold, Quartz, Sunstone, Tiger’s Eye, Yellow Topaz - **Herbs & Plants**: Angelica, Buttercups, Cinnamon, Eyebright, Juniper, Marigolds, St. John’s Wort, Sunflowers - **Incenses**: Cedar, [Cinnamon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-cinnamon-cinnamon-materia-magicka/), Frankincense, Lemon, Sun Oil - **Energies & Associations**: Agriculture, Beauty, Creativity, Ego, Fame, Fatherly Love, God Rituals, Hope, Male Health, Personal Achievements, Power, Promotions, Self-Expression, Spiritual Connection, Success, Victory, Wealth - **Tip**: Fill Sundays with light and positivity to set a beneficial tone for the week ahead. ## Monday Magic: Day of the Moon Of all the magical days of the week, Monday is the best day for personal growth, healing, and psychic ability spells. - **Planet**: Moon - **Element**: Water - **Gender**: Feminine - **Deities**: Artemis, Diana, Luna, Selene, Thoth - **Colors**: Silver, White, Gray, Blue - **Crystals**: Aquamarine, [Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/), Mother-of-Pearl, Opal, [Pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/), Quartz, Sapphire, Selenite, Silver - **Herbs & Plants**: Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Lily, Lotus, Mints, Moonflowers, Moonwort, Myrrh, Poppy, Sage, Sandalwood, Willow - **Incenses**: Honeysuckle, Jasmine, [Moon Oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2dr-moon-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-days), Sandalwood, Wormwood - **Energies & Associations**: Clairvoyance, Divination, Dream Work, Emotional Healing, Faerie Magick, Feminine Beauty, Female Fertility, Feminine Health, Glamours, Goddess Rituals, Home and Family Life, Illusions, Intuition, Insight, Psychic Ability, Purity, Wisdom, Women’s Mysteries ## Tuesday Magic: Day of Mars Of all the magical days of the week, Tuesday is the best day for strength, victory, and lust spells. - **Planet**: Mars - **Element**: Fire - **Gender**: Masculine - **Deities**: Ares/Aries, Lilith, Mars, The Morrighan, Tiwaz, Tyr - **Colors**: Red, Black, Orange - **Crystals**: Bloodstone, Flint, [Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/), Iron, Pink Tourmaline, Red Jasper, Red Tourmaline, Rhodonite, Ruby, Steel - **Herbs & Plants**: Allspice, Basil, Cactus, Chili Pepper, Coneflower, Dragon’s Blood, Garlic, Ginger, Holly, Horseradish, Mustard, Stinging Nettle, Onion, Pepper, Pine, Radish, Thistles, Tobacco - **Incenses**: Basil, Black Pepper, Dragon’s Blood, Ginger, Patchouli - **Energies & Associations**: Aggression, Breaking Negative Spells, Competition, Courage, Defense, Dominance, Ego, Force, Hunting, Initiation, Leadership, Lust, Masculine Marriage and Protection, Powerful Protection, Powerful Wards, Revenge, Romance, Sex, Strength, Success, Victory, War and Conflict ## Wednesday Magic: Day of Mercury Of all the magical days of the week, Wednesday is the best day for communication and luck spells. - **Planet**: Mercury - **Element**: Air - **Gender**: Masculine - **Deities**: Athena, Hermes, Lugh, Mercury, Odin, Woden - **Colors**: Yellow, Silver, Gray, Purple, Orange, Mixed Colors - **Crystals**: Agates, Amber, Aventurine, Citrine, Lapis Lazuli, Mercury/Quicksilver, Pumice, [Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/), Zinc - **Herbs & Plants**: Aspen Trees, Ferns, Lavender, Lilies, Periwinkle - **Incenses**: Eucalyptus, Mercury Oil, Jasmine, Lavender, Sweetpea - **Energies & Associations**: Answers, Arts, Business Transactions, Chance, Charisma, Communication, Creativity, Debt, Divination, Education, Fear, Flexibility, Fortune, Gambling, Luck, Mental Health, Psychic Work, Quickness, Study, Summoning Spirits, Swiftness, Teaching, Travel, Work, Writing ## Thursday Magic: Day of Jupiter Of all the magical days of the week, Thursday is the best day for money spells. - **Planet**: Jupiter - **Element**: Earth - **Gender**: Masculine - **Deities**: Juno, Jupiter, Thor, Zeus - **Colors**: Blue, Green, Purple, Rich Royal Colors - **Crystals**: Aventurine, Amethyst, Brown Jasper, Green Lodestone, Green Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Peridot, Tin, Turquoise - **Herbs & Plants**: Anise, Borage, Cinquefoil, Clove, Dandelion, Dill, Fig, Honeysuckle, Hyssop, Maple, Meadowsweet, Mint, Nutmeg, Oak, Patchouli, Sage, Star Anise - **Incenses**: Cinnamon, Clove, Jupiter Oil, Musk, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sage - **Energies & Associations**: Abundance, Career, Employment, Energetic Increase, Expansion, Generosity, Growth, Happiness, Healing, Harvesting, Honest Leadership, Honor, Leadership, Legal Matters, Loyalty, Luck, Male Fertility, Material Opportunities, Money, Optimism, Power, Prosperity, Protection, Riches, Wealth ## Friday Magic: Day of Venus Of all the magical days of the week, Friday is the best for friendship and love spells. During a [Venus retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/), many practitioners turn their Fridays toward reflection instead of new love spells, and that guide has a simple Friday ritual for those weeks. - **Planet**: Venus - **Element**: Water - **Gender**: Female - **Deities**: Aphrodite, Eros, Freya, Venus - **Colors**: Aqua, Copper Colors, Green, Light Blue, Pink - **Crystals**: Aventurine, Blue Lace Agate, Copper, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone, Quartz, [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), Selenite - **Herbs & Plants**: African Violet, Apples, Apple Blossoms, Apricot, Barley, Birch, Cardamon, Carnations, Catnip, Columbine, Feverfew, Foxglove, Germanium, Goldenrod, Heather, Hibiscus, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Roses, Strawberries, Sweetpea, Thyme - **Incenses**: Cardamon, Rose, Saffron, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Vanilla, Venus Oil, Yarrow - **Energies & Associations**: Arts, Beauty, Birth, Fertility, Friendship, Growth, Harmony, Love, Marriage, Music, Nature, Partnerships, Peace, Perfumes, Platonic Love, Lust, Passion, Pleasure, Reconciliation, Relationships, Resolving Relationship Issues, Romance, Sexuality, Social Activities, Transformation ## Saturday Magic: Day of Saturn Of all the magical days of the week, Saturday is the best for protection spells and banishing spells. - **Planet**: Saturn - **Element**: Earth, Fire - **Gender**: Female - **Deities**: Cronos, Fates, Hecate, Loki, Saturn - **Colors**: Purple, Black, Maroon, Dark Colors, Indigo - **Crystals**: Apache Tear, [Black Onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/), Coal, Coral, [Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/), Jet, Lead, [Obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/), Pewter, Salt, Serpentine, Smoky Quartz, Tourmaline - **Herbs & Plants**: Amaranth, Beet, Belladonna, Boneset, Comfrey, Cypress, Hellebore, Hemlock, Hemp, Ivy, Mimosa, Morning Glory, Mullein, Quince, Skullcap, Slippery Elm, Thyme - **Incenses**: Cypress, Myrrh, Patchouli, Saturn Oil - **Energies & Associations**: Agriculture, Apprehension, Banishment, Binding, Boundaries, Caution, Cleansing, Creativity, Cursing, Destruction of All that Does Not Serve, Elderly Care, Endings, Exorcism, Fortune, Freedom, Hexing, Hidden Matters, Hope, Limitations, Locating Lost Items or People, Longevity, Meditation, Overcoming Obstacles, Protection, Psychic Defense, Revealing Truth, Self-Discipline, Spiritual Communication By aligning your spells with the magical days of the week, you can harness these energies to enhance your magickal practice. Whether for healing, protection, love, or success, understanding and utilizing daily correspondences can significantly boost the potency of your witchcraft. ![magical days of the week: the best days to cast spells](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magical-day-of-the-week-correspondences-533x800.jpg "magicaldayoftheweekcorrespondences Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Beltane Correspondences: A Complete Guide to the Fire Festival's Magic](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-correspondences/) **Published:** April 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** May is almost here, and with it comes one of the most electric sabbats on the Wheel of the Year: Beltane. Beltane is fire and flower crowns, bare feet in the grass, and the intoxicating sense that the world is fully, gloriously alive. Whether you're celebrating for the first time or deepening a practice you've held for years, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from Beltane's ancient roots to the crystals, herbs, and rituals that make this sabbat sing. ## Beltane Encyclopedia - [What Is Beltane? An Introduction to the Festival of Fire & Fertility](#aioseo-what-is-beltane-an-introduction-to-the-festival-of-fire-fertility-3) - [Beltane Correspondences](#aioseo-beltane-correspondences-9) - [Colors of Beltane](#aioseo-colors-of-beltane-12) - [Herbs and Flowers of Beltane](#aioseo-herbs-and-flowers-of-beltane-18) - [Symbols of Beltane](#aioseo-symbols-of-beltane-27) - [How Correspondences Enhance Your Beltane Rituals](#aioseo-how-correspondences-enhance-your-beltane-rituals-33) - [Beltane Rituals & Practices](#aioseo-beltane-rituals-practices-36) - [How to Perform a Beltane Ritual](#aioseo-how-to-perform-a-beltane-ritual-37) - [Community Celebrations and Their Significance](#aioseo-community-celebrations-and-their-significance-54) - [Beltane Traditions and Customs](#aioseo-beltane-traditions-and-customs-57) - [The Beltane Maypole Dance](#aioseo-the-beltane-maypole-dance-58) - [Traditional Foods and Offerings for Beltane](#aioseo-traditional-foods-and-offerings-for-beltane-62) - [How to Pronounce Beltane (and Why It Matters)](#aioseo-how-to-pronounce-beltane-and-why-it-matters-66) - [Modern Adaptations of Ancient Customs](#aioseo-modern-adaptations-of-ancient-customs-69) - [Beltane Crystals](#aioseo-beltane-crystals-72) - [Best Crystals to Use During Beltane](#aioseo-best-crystals-to-use-during-beltane-74) - [Using Crystals in Beltane Rituals](#aioseo-using-crystals-in-beltane-rituals-82) - [Beltane Incense](#aioseo-beltane-incense-85) - [How to Choose Beltane Incense](#aioseo-how-to-choose-beltane-incense-87) - [Using Incense in Beltane Rituals](#aioseo-using-incense-in-beltane-rituals-96) - [Bringing It All Together](#aioseo-bringing-it-all-together-98) ## What Is Beltane? An Introduction to the Festival of Fire & Fertility Beltane falls on May 1st each year in the Northern Hemisphere, sitting exactly halfway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice on the Celtic calendar. It's one of the four great fire festivals, alongside Imbolc, Lughnasadh, and Samhain, and for the ancient Celts, it marked the official beginning of summer. The name itself is ancient. *Beltane* (sometimes spelled *Baaltain* or Gaelic *Bealtainn*) is most commonly traced to the Old Irish meaning "bright fire," *bel* suggesting brilliance or a sacred fire, and *teine* meaning fire. Some scholars connect *bel* to Belenus, a Celtic deity associated with the sun and healing. Either way, fire is the word, and fire is the heart of everything this sabbat stands for. Historically, Beltane was a time of great communal activity. Livestock were driven between two great bonfires, the *tein-éigin*, or need-fires, to purify them and protect them through the grazing season. Couples leapt the flames together as an act of blessing, luck, and union. The veil between worlds was considered thin, second only to Samhain, and offerings were left to honor the fair folk and keep them friendly as summer began. In modern Wicca and contemporary Pagan practice, Beltane has bloomed into a full celebration of fertility, passion, creative energy, and the sacred union of the God and Goddess. The Young God, fully come into his power, courts the Goddess. The earth responds. Everything grows. Beltane asks you to grow too, to step toward what you desire, to say yes to life with your whole chest. You don't need to be an experienced practitioner to feel what this sabbat is reaching toward. It reaches toward *you*. ## Beltane Correspondences Correspondences are the magical language of a sabbat, the colors, symbols, herbs, and elements that resonate with its energy. Working with them is how you tune yourself into what Beltane is actually about. Think of them less like a checklist and more like an invitation to bring every sense to the altar. [![a beltane altar with red candles and herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/beltane-altar-example-1-1062x800.png "beltane altar example 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/beltane-altar-example-1.png)beltane altar example 1### Colors of Beltane The palette of Beltane is lush and alive: **Red and white** are the most traditional Beltane colors, red for passion, fire, and the life force, white for purity, the Goddess, and the flowering of spring. Together, they represent the union at the heart of the sabbat. **Green** echoes the explosive growth happening just outside your window right now, verdant, fertile, full of potential. **Gold and yellow** carry the energy of the strengthening sun, the fire of transformation, and the brightness of the season. **Pink** brings the sweetness of new love, blooming flowers, and the gentler face of Beltane's passion. ### Herbs and Flowers of Beltane If you can smell it blooming in May, there's a good chance it belongs on your Beltane altar. **Hawthorn** is perhaps the most sacred Beltane plant, sometimes called the May tree; it blooms at exactly this time of year and has deep associations with the faery realm. Use its blossoms with respect and intention. **Roses** are classic for love, beauty, and the passionate, blooming quality of the season. You'll find dried rose petals and rose-based [herbs for spells](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beltane-correspondences) in our collection. **Lilac** brings both beauty and protection, and its heady scent is pure Beltane. **Mint** is cleansing, vitalizing, and sharpens magical focus, wonderful for any Beltane working. **Mugwort** is one of the great visionary herbs and is wonderful for dreaming and honoring the thinning veil. **Yarrow** carries protective and prophetic qualities and is deeply tied to the folk magic of this season. **Woodruff, violet, and elder flowers** are all traditional Beltane herbs as well, each bringing its own gift of protection, love, and blessing. Browse our full [dried herbs for spiritual uses](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beltane-correspondences) collection to stock your altar. ### Symbols of Beltane **Fire** is the defining symbol: the bonfire, the candle flame, the hearth. Fire at Beltane purifies, transforms, and opens the way. **The maypole** is one of the most iconic Beltane images, more on that in a moment, but symbolically it represents the union of opposites, the sacred marriage of masculine and feminine energies. **Flowers and flower crowns** honor the Goddess in her fullness, and the tradition of wearing them in your hair is one of the most joyful ways to embody Beltane's energy. **The Green Man** represents the wild, untamed force of nature and the God fully come into his own. **Cauldrons, wreaths, and May baskets** all find their place at Beltane, as do any symbols of union, fertility, and the creative principle in action. ### How Correspondences Enhance Your Beltane Rituals When you bring the right correspondences to your altar or ritual space, you're not just decorating, you're speaking a language that your deeper self recognizes. A red candle and a white candle placed together tell a story. A crown of hawthorn blossoms places you inside a tradition thousands of years old. Fresh garden herbs crushed between your fingers bring the scent of the season directly into your body. Use correspondences as anchors. When you're holding a piece of [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), you're not just holding a pretty rock, you're holding the energetic frequency of love and the heart, tuned to Beltane's particular expression of both. The magic works because *you* work, and correspondences help you remember what you're working toward. ## Beltane Rituals & Practices ### How to Perform a Beltane Ritual You don't need a circle of coveners, a maypole, or a bonfire to celebrate Beltane meaningfully. A solo ritual at your altar can be just as powerful. Here's a simple but complete approach: **What you'll need:** - A red candle and a white candle (our [spiritual candles collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beltane-correspondences) has beautiful options in both colors) - A green or floral altar cloth if you have one - Fresh flowers, especially any that are blooming where you live - Beltane herbs (see above), even a pinch of dried mint or rose petals works - Beltane incense (more on this below) - Optional: a piece of rose quartz or [carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/), a small cauldron or fireproof bowl **The ritual:** Begin by clearing your space, physically and energetically. Open a window if you can. Let the May air in. Dress your altar with your flowers, candles, and herbs. Take a few moments to simply breathe and arrive. This is the transition between your everyday life and your magical one. Light your incense. As the smoke rises, call in the energy of Beltane, the fire, the flowering, the fierce joy of being alive. If you work with deities, this is a beautiful time to invite the presence of a fertility goddess or sun god. Light the white candle for the Goddess, full in her power. Light the red candle for the God. Place them close together, their flames sharing light, if possible. Speak your intention. Beltane is an extraordinary time for love magic, creative work, abundance, and anything you want to *grow*. Name what you're calling in. Be specific. Be brave. The season asks for it. Spend time in meditation, journaling, or simply sitting with the energy you've raised. When you're ready to close, thank the powers you've called in, let the candles burn safely down (or snuff and relight over the next few days), and step back into your world carrying that fire with you. ### Community Celebrations and Their Significance There's a reason Beltane was historically a *communal* celebration; this sabbat really does want to be shared. If you have a magical community, a coven, or even a willing friend, consider celebrating together. Shared bonfires, maypole dances, communal feasting, and handfasting ceremonies all belong to Beltane's long tradition of bringing people together. The energy of celebration *is* magical. The laughter, the dancing, the shared meal, these things aren't just nice additions to the ritual. They *are* the ritual. ## Beltane Traditions and Customs ### The Beltane Maypole Dance [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/maypole-dancing-1-1200x800.png "maypole dancing 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/maypole-dancing-1.png)maypole dancing 1The maypole is one of those images so thoroughly associated with Beltane that it's practically a symbol in its own right, and for good reason. The tall pole planted in the earth, wrapped with ribbons by dancers weaving in and out in opposite directions, is a living representation of the sacred union at the heart of the sabbat. The pole itself represents the masculine principle; the earth it stands in, the feminine. The ribbons trace the union between the two as the dance tightens them down toward the ground. Even beyond its symbolism, there's something about the maypole dance that is simply *fun*, joyful in a way that loosens something in the chest. If you ever get the opportunity to participate in one, take it. ### Traditional Foods and Offerings for Beltane Beltane feasting traditionally centers on the season's first fresh abundance. Think: dairy (this was historically when cows returned to pasture), early spring greens, oat cakes, honey, mead, and fresh fruit. Flowers are a beloved addition to Beltane food and drink; violet and elderflower both make lovely additions to spring cocktails and lemonades, and edible flower petals scattered across a salad are as festive as it gets. Traditional offerings for the fair folk, whose activity is particularly high at Beltane, include milk, honey, bread, and small gifts of bright flowers left at the edge of a garden or near an elder or hawthorn tree. ### How to Pronounce Beltane (and Why It Matters) Since it comes up: *Beltane* is pronounced **BEL-tayn**, rhymes with "explain." You'll also sometimes hear it as BEL-tin in Gaelic, closer to its Scottish form. Either is acceptable in modern practice, and no one is going to revoke your sabbat privileges for the occasional mispronunciation. Knowing the name's origins and how to say it with confidence is its own small act of honoring the tradition. The craft has a long history; engaging with it respectfully is part of the practice. ### Modern Adaptations of Ancient Customs If you don't have a bonfire, a candle works. If you don't have a maypole, a ribbon tied to a tree branch in your yard works. If you can't be outside, open your windows, bring in fresh flowers, and let the intention carry the energy. Beltane adapts. It always has; this is a living tradition, not a museum piece. What matters is that you're meeting the season with attention and intention. The ancient Celts were doing the same thing you're doing now: marking the turning of the wheel, honoring the fire, saying yes to life. ## Beltane Crystals [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/beltane-crystal-types-1-800x800.png "beltane crystal types 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/beltane-crystal-types-1.png)beltane crystal types 1### Best Crystals to Use During Beltane [Crystals and stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beltane-correspondences) work beautifully at Beltane as altar pieces, tools in ritual, or simply objects to carry with you as you move through the season. **Rose quartz** is the quintessential love stone, gentle, heart-opening, and perfectly attuned to Beltane's themes of union and tenderness. **Carnelian** brings fire energy in crystal form, passion, creativity, courage, and vitality. It's an ideal Beltane crystal for anyone working magic around creative projects, desire, or stepping into their power. **Clear quartz** amplifies any intention and brings clarity to your workings. **Emerald and green aventurine** echo Beltane's verdant energy and are wonderful for abundance and growth magic. **[Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/)** carries the deep red energy of Beltane fire and passion, and supports grounding that fire in your body. **Sunstone** is joyful, vitalizing, and carries the warmth of the strengthening sun, an underrated Beltane stone that deserves more attention. ### Using Crystals in Beltane Rituals Place them on your altar to hold the energy of the season. Hold a piece of carnelian while you speak your intention and let its fire amplify your words. Keep rose quartz in your pocket if you're doing any love-related work at Beltane. Bury a piece of green aventurine near a plant to bless your garden with abundance magic. There's no single right way, pay attention to what draws you, and trust that draw. Your intuition is already speaking Beltane's language. Browse our full [crystals and stones collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beltane-correspondences) to find the ones calling to you this season. ## Beltane Incense [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/beltane-incense-sticks-1-603x800.png "beltane incense sticks 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/beltane-incense-sticks-1.png)beltane incense sticks 1### How to Choose Beltane Incense The right incense can shift the entire atmosphere of a ritual space, and at Beltane, you want something that smells like May itself. Our [incense and aromatherapy collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aromatherapy?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beltane-correspondences) has a wide range of options to suit every style of Beltane celebration. **Frankincense** is always appropriate for sacred work and carries a sun-energy that pairs beautifully with Beltane fire. **Rose** incense brings the floral, heart-centered sweetness of the season. **Dragon's blood** adds power, passion, and a smoky intensity that suits Beltane's more fiery side. **Jasmine** is luxurious and romantic, ideal for love magic and honoring the Goddess in her full bloom. **Sandalwood** is grounding and sacred, and blends well with floral notes for a balanced Beltane blend. **Vanilla** brings warmth and sweetness, and there's a reason so many Beltane blends include it, it smells like celebration. If you enjoy making your own incense, try combining dried rose petals, a pinch of frankincense resin, and a few drops of jasmine or ylang-ylang essential oil on a charcoal disc. The result will be unmistakably Beltane. ### Using Incense in Beltane Rituals Light your incense before you begin any ritual to shift the energy of your space and signal to your deeper self that something intentional is happening. Let the smoke carry your intentions upward. If you're working with a specific petition or spell, you can write it on paper and pass it through the smoke before placing it on your altar or burning it safely in your cauldron. ## Bringing It All Together Beltane doesn't ask much of you in terms of elaborate preparation. What it *does* ask is that you show up. That you step outside and feel the May air on your face and notice, really notice, that the world is bursting. That you light a candle and mean it. That you say out loud, or just feel in your chest, what you want to grow. The fire is already in you. Beltane just reminds you it's there. *Blessed Beltane, may your flames burn bright.* *Ready to build your Beltane altar? 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Here is what the hawthorn tree means, how to identify one, and how to work with it respectfully. **Content:** The hawthorn tree is the fairy tree of Irish and British folklore, a thorny tree said to mark the doorway to the otherworld and to belong to the fairies, so cutting one down is believed to bring terrible luck. Its white blossom, called May, opens around May Day and Beltane, which ties the hawthorn to spring, fertility, love, and new beginnings. Spiritually, the hawthorn stands for protection, hope, the threshold between worlds, and the heart. Its red berries, called haws, and its long thorns made it one of Europe's oldest protective hedges and charms. ## What Is a Hawthorn Tree? Hawthorn is a group of several hundred species of thorny shrubs and small trees in the genus *Crataegus*, part of the rose family, native to temperate parts of Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus)). In Britain and Ireland, "hawthorn" usually means the common hawthorn, *Crataegus monogyna*, a dense tree that grows to about 33 feet tall ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus_monogyna)). It also goes by may tree, whitethorn, quickthorn, and haw. The names carry the tree's character. *Crataegus* comes from the Greek *kratos*, "strength," for its hard wood, and *akis*, "sharp," for its thorns. "Haw" is an Old English word for hedge, from *haguthorn*, "a fence with thorns," and it's also the name for the tree's berries. Indian hawthorn and Washington hawthorn are garden shrubs and trees in the same family, but the folklore in this guide belongs to the common hawthorn of Europe. ### How to Identify a Hawthorn Tree ![Clusters of small red hawthorn berries, called haws, on a hedge beside a country lane in autumn.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hawthorn-haws-1400x788.jpg)Ripe haws on a common hawthorn along a lane on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland. Photo: [Maoileann](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hawthorn-1012002,_Dingle_Peninsula,_Co._Kerry,_Ireland.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).You can recognize a common hawthorn by: - **Thorns:** sharp thorns along the younger stems. - **Leaves:** small, deeply lobed leaves, dark green on top and paler underneath. - **Flowers:** clusters of 5 to 25 small white flowers, often blushed pink, with red-tipped stamens, blooming in May and early June. - **Berries:** small, oval, dark red haws in autumn, each holding a single hard seed. - **Bark:** dull brown, with vertical orange cracks on older trunks. Hawthorn is also one of the most common hedge plants in Britain and Ireland, so many of the "hedges" in those countryside photos are rows of hawthorn. ## What Does the Hawthorn Tree Mean Spiritually? The hawthorn stands for protection, the otherworld, hope, love, and the turning of the year toward summer. Here's what it means to many practitioners: - **The doorway to the fairy world.** In Gaelic folklore, the hawthorn marks the entrance to the otherworld, and a lone hawthorn standing in a field is treated as a fairy tree. - **Protection.** With its dense thorns, hawthorn was planted as a living fence and hung over doors and cradles to keep harm away. - **Hope and marriage.** The ancient Greeks carried hawthorn in wedding processions and decorated the altar of Hymenaios, the god of marriage, with it, and the hawthorn was regarded as an emblem of hope. - **Fertility and summer.** As the May blossom, hawthorn is tied to May Day, Beltane, and the fertile, blooming start of summer. - **Boundaries.** As the classic hedge plant, hawthorn stands for the line between the tame and the wild, and between this world and the other. - **The heart.** In modern witchcraft, hawthorn is often linked to love and matters of the heart. ## The Fairy Tree: Hawthorn in Irish Folklore In Ireland, the hawthorn, called *sceach* in Irish, is the fairy tree above all others. Folklore holds that it's very unlucky to cut a hawthorn at any time except when it's in bloom, and that lone hawthorns standing apart from other trees are especially sacred ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus)). That respect has made headlines. In 1999, road builders in County Clare planned to cut down a whitethorn called the Latoon fairy bush to make way for a new road. Irish storyteller Eddie Lenihan, one of the last traditional *seanchaithe*, or lore-keepers, spoke up for it: in local tradition, the bush was the meeting place where the fairies of Munster gathered before riding out against the fairies of Connacht ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Lenihan)). His stand made international news. Folklorist Bob Curran has even wondered whether the troubles of the DeLorean Motor Company had anything to do with a fairy thorn cut down to build its factory in Northern Ireland. Hawthorns also grow beside many holy wells in Ireland and Britain, called clootie wells, where people tie strips of cloth to the branches as part of healing rituals. These trees are sometimes called rag trees. ## Hawthorn, May Day, and Beltane The hawthorn blooms around May 1, so it's the tree of May Day and Beltane, the Gaelic festival marking the start of summer. In parts of Ireland, people made a May Bush: a thorn bush or branch decorated with flowers, ribbons, bright shells, and rushlights. In Wales, on May Eve, people gathered hawthorn and flowers to decorate their houses for new growth and fertility ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Day)). Gathering green branches and blossom to decorate homes, called "bringing in the May," was a May Day custom across Britain. Our guide to [Beltane correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-correspondences/) covers more of the festival's traditions. ### Hawthorn Birth Flower Hawthorn is one of the two May birth flowers, along with lily of the valley. As a birth flower, it stands for hope, happiness, and the start of good things, the same themes it carries at May Day. ## Hawthorn in Myth, Religion, and Folk Protection Hawthorn turns up across European belief: - **The crown of thorns.** A long-standing belief that Christ's crown of thorns was made of hawthorn made the tree sacred to many Christians. As late as 1911, French country people said hawthorn groaned and cried out on Good Friday. - **The Glastonbury Thorn.** In Glastonbury, England, legend says a hawthorn sprang from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea when he pushed it into the ground in the first century. Unlike ordinary hawthorns, the Glastonbury thorn flowers twice a year, in winter and spring, and a budded branch is sent to the British monarch every Christmas ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glastonbury_Thorn)). - **Protection against harm.** Hawthorn was placed in the cradles of babies and around houses and doorways for protection. The ancient Greeks reportedly put hawthorn in windows to keep witches out, and in Bohemia it was laid on the thresholds of cow sheds for the same reason ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crataegus_monogyna)). - **Lightning.** In Britain and Ireland, lone thorns were believed to come from lightning and to protect against lightning strikes. ## Hawthorn Magical Properties and Correspondences | Correspondence | Hawthorn | |---|---| | Main uses | Protection, fairy work, love, fertility, happiness, hope | | Planet | Mars | | Element | Fire | | Sabbat | Beltane | | Ogham letter | Huath (H) | | Pairs well with | Rowan, oak, rose, and red or white candles | Hawthorn's thorns and its Beltane fire give it its Mars and Fire associations. For more protection herbs and correspondences, try our [Spell Ingredients Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/). ## How to Use Hawthorn in Your Practice Hawthorn is best worked with gently and respectfully, especially a living tree: 1. **Leave an offering at a hawthorn.** If there's a lone hawthorn near you, leave a small offering at its roots, like milk, honey, bread, or a ribbon, and say thank you. Many practitioners never take anything from a fairy tree without asking first. 2. **Carry dried haws for protection.** Add a few [dried hawthorn berries](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hawthorn-berries-whole-crataegus-laevigata?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hawthorn-tree) to a protection sachet or charm bag with a pinch of salt. 3. **Make a May bush for Beltane.** Decorate a branch, ideally a fallen one or one cut while the tree is in bloom, with ribbons and flowers and set it by your door. 4. **Plant a hawthorn hedge.** A hawthorn hedge is a living ward around your garden and a haven for birds and pollinators. 5. **Use blossom in love work.** Float a few hawthorn flowers in a bowl of water on your altar on May Eve while you think of love you'd like to grow. 6. **Honor the threshold.** Hang a sprig of dried haws or a thorny twig above your door for protection. ### A Simple Hawthorn Protection Charm Thread nine dried haws onto a length of red thread and tie the ends together into a small loop. Hold it over your door and say: > "Thorn and haw, keep harm away; guard this door by night and day." Hang it above the inside of the door frame, and replace it once a year, ideally at Beltane. ## Is Hawthorn Safe? Hawthorn is generally gentle to handle, with a few cautions: - **Mind the thorns.** Hawthorn thorns are long and sharp, so wear gloves when you handle branches. Like any thorn scratch, a deep puncture can get infected, so clean it well. - **Don't take it as medicine on your own.** Hawthorn is sold as an herbal supplement, but it can cause side effects and may interact with heart medications, and little is known about its safety in pregnancy ([NCCIH](https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/hawthorn)). Talk to your doctor before taking it. - **Haws are mostly for magic here.** The fruit of the common hawthorn is edible and is sometimes made into jelly or wine, but we recommend using our dried haws for spellwork and charms. *This is spiritual practice, not medical advice.* ## Hawthorn Tree FAQ ### What does a hawthorn tree symbolize? The hawthorn symbolizes protection, hope, love, fertility, and the doorway to the fairy world. It's also the tree of May Day and Beltane. ### Why is the hawthorn called a fairy tree? In Irish and Gaelic folklore, the hawthorn marks the entrance to the otherworld and belongs to the fairies, especially a lone hawthorn standing in a field. Cutting one down is believed to bring very bad luck. ### Is it bad luck to cut down a hawthorn tree? In Irish and British folklore, yes. Tradition says a hawthorn should only be cut when it's in bloom, and lone fairy thorns shouldn't be cut at all. ### What is the May birth flower? May has two birth flowers: hawthorn and lily of the valley. Hawthorn stands for hope and happiness. ### What does a hawthorn flower tattoo mean? A hawthorn flower tattoo usually stands for hope, protection, and new beginnings, and many people born in May choose it as their birth flower. ### Are hawthorn thorns poisonous? Hawthorn thorns aren't known to be poisonous, but they're long and sharp, and a deep puncture can get infected. Clean any scratch well and see a doctor if it gets red or swollen. ### How do you identify a hawthorn tree? Look for sharp thorns, small deeply lobed leaves, clusters of small white or pink flowers in May, and dark red berries called haws in autumn. ### What is the Glastonbury Thorn? It's a hawthorn in Glastonbury, England, said to have grown from the staff of Joseph of Arimathea. It flowers twice a year, and a sprig is sent to the British monarch every Christmas. *Featured photo: a hawthorn in bloom in Ireland by [Grandpa David](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crataegus_monogyna_%28Hawthorn)\_2008\_Ireland.jpg), [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), via Wikimedia Commons.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Jasmine Meaning: Spiritual Meaning, Symbolism, and Magical Uses of the Jasmine Flower](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/jasmine-meaning/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Jasmine is the night-scented white flower of love, devotion, and dreams, woven into wedding garlands and temple offerings across Asia and beyond. Here is what jasmine means spiritually, how it's used around the world, and how to work with it. **Content:** Jasmine is a fragrant white flower that stands for love, sensuality, purity, and devotion, and in magic it's tied to the moon, the night, and dreams. Many jasmines open or release their scent at dusk, which is part of why the flower feels so connected to nighttime, romance, and the unseen. Jasmine is also one of the most sacred and celebrated flowers in the world: it's strung into wedding garlands in India and Indonesia, offered at temples across South and Southeast Asia, and chosen as the national flower of Pakistan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Tunisia. ## What Is Jasmine? Jasmine is a group of about 200 species of shrubs and climbing vines in the genus *Jasminum*, native to warm parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine)). Most have small, starry white flowers with a sweet, heady scent, though a few species bloom yellow or pink. Two are the best known: - **Common jasmine** (*Jasminum officinale*), a climbing vine with clusters of white, star-shaped flowers. Its flowers release their perfume at dusk, so they're traditionally picked at night for perfume ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasminum_officinale)). - **Arabian jasmine** (*Jasminum sambac*), with fuller, waxy white flowers that open in the evening and close by morning. It's the jasmine used in jasmine tea and in most of the jasmine garlands of Asia ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasminum_sambac)). The village of Shubra Beloula in Egypt grows most of the jasmine used by the world's perfume industry. ### Where the Name Jasmine Comes From The word jasmine comes from the Persian *yāsaman* or *yāsamin*, which passed into Arabic as *yāsamīn* and into Old French as *jessemin* before reaching English in the 16th century. The same Persian word gave the plant its botanical name, *Jasminum*. Jasmine is also a popular given name, and it carries the flower's associations of beauty and sweetness. ### Plants Called Jasmine That Aren't Jasmine Several unrelated plants share the name, and some of them are toxic: - **Star jasmine** or confederate jasmine (*Trachelospermum jasminoides*) has jasmine-like white flowers and a sweet scent, but it's a different plant. - **Night-blooming jasmine** (*Cestrum nocturnum*), also called lady of the night, is in the potato family. Reports on the toxicity of its leaves and berries are mixed. - **Carolina jessamine** (*Gelsemium sempervirens*), a yellow-flowered vine common in the American South, is poisonous in every part. Children have been poisoned by sucking the nectar from its flowers, mistaking it for honeysuckle ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gelsemium_sempervirens)). If you're growing or gathering "jasmine" for magic, check the botanical name first. ## What Does Jasmine Mean Spiritually? Jasmine stands for love, devotion, purity, and the sacred feminine. It's one of the flowers most often linked to the moon, because it opens and pours out its scent in the evening, and that night-blooming habit ties it to dreams, intuition, and mysteries that unfold in the dark. Here's how many practitioners read jasmine: - **Love and romance.** Jasmine's scent has long been linked to sensuality and attraction, and jasmine is a classic love spell ingredient. - **Purity and devotion.** White jasmine is offered to deities and strung into garlands for temples, shrines, and religious images. - **Dreams and intuition.** As a night-blooming flower, jasmine is used for prophetic dreams and psychic work. - **The moon and the night.** Jasmine is one of the classic moon flowers in magic, suited to full moon rituals. - **New beginnings and marriage.** Jasmine's place in wedding garlands across Asia ties it to commitment and new life together. - **Motherhood and family.** In Thailand, jasmine is a symbol of motherhood. ## Jasmine Symbolism Around the World Few flowers are as woven into daily life and ceremony as jasmine. These examples come from Wikipedia's articles on [jasmine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasmine) and [Arabian jasmine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasminum_sambac): - **India:** Jasmine is considered a sacred flower in Hinduism. Brides often wear garlands of mogra jasmine in their hair, and jasmine garlands and bunches are sold outside temples and in markets. - **The Philippines:** Arabian jasmine, called sampaguita, has been the national flower since 1935. It's strung into garlands to adorn religious images, honor guests, and decorate weddings and state occasions. - **Indonesia:** Called melati putih, "white jasmine," it's one of the country's three national flowers and is used in weddings, especially on Java. In Bali, jasmine is offered to spirits and deities and is often present at funerals. - **Pakistan:** Common jasmine, known as chambeli, is the national flower. - **Hawaii:** Arabian jasmine is called pīkake, from the Hawaiian word for peacock, because Princess Kaʻiulani loved both the flower and peacocks. It's used to make fragrant leis. - **China:** Jasmine flowers scent jasmine tea, and the flower is the subject of the beloved folk song "Mo Li Hua." - **Thailand and Cambodia:** Jasmine garlands and buds are offered to the Buddha, and jasmine is a symbol of motherhood in Thailand. - **Sri Lanka:** Jasmine is used in Buddhist temples and ceremonial garlands. - **Syria:** Damascus is known as the City of Jasmine. - **Tunisia:** Jasmine is the national flower, and the 2011 Tunisian Revolution became known as the Jasmine Revolution. - **Iran:** In Shia Islam, jasmine is considered a symbol of Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. ## Jasmine Magical Properties and Correspondences | Correspondence | Jasmine | |---|---| | Main uses | Love, attraction, prophetic dreams, intuition, spiritual devotion | | Planet | Moon | | Element | Water | | Day | Monday (the moon's day) | | Color | White | | Pairs well with | Rose, vanilla, lavender, moonstone, and white or pink candles | Jasmine's moon and Water associations make it a natural fit for Monday workings, full moon rituals, and anything to do with feelings, dreams, and love. Our [Spell Ingredients Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/) can help you build a working around it, and our guide to [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) covers more herbs for love. ## How to Use Jasmine in Your Practice Here are a few easy ways to bring jasmine into your practice: 1. **Burn jasmine incense.** Light [jasmine incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/precious-jasmine-hem-stick-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=jasmine-meaning) during a love spell, a full moon ritual, or before bed to set a dreamy, devotional mood. 2. **Dress a candle.** Rub a few drops of [jasmine oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1oz-jasmine-oil-azuregreen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=jasmine-meaning) onto a pink or white candle for love and attraction work. Our guide on [how to dress a candle safely](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) walks through it. 3. **Make a dream pillow.** Sew a pinch of dried jasmine flowers into a small cloth pouch with lavender and tuck it inside your pillowcase for vivid or prophetic dreams. 4. **Add it to a love bath.** Float a handful of fresh or dried jasmine flowers in a warm bath before a date or a self-love ritual. Our [spiritual bath guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) has full recipes. 5. **Set it on a moon altar.** Place fresh jasmine flowers or a jasmine candle on your altar during a [full moon ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-ritual/). 6. **Wear it.** A dab of [white jasmine perfume oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-2oz-white-jasmine-escential-essences-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=jasmine-meaning) on your wrists carries jasmine's loving energy with you through the day. ### A Simple Jasmine Dream Spell On a Monday night or a full moon, place a few jasmine flowers or a drop of jasmine oil on a small square of white cloth. Hold it, think of the question you'd like answered in your dreams, and say: > "Jasmine white beneath the moon, bring me answers, bring them soon." Fold the cloth around the jasmine, tuck it under your pillow, and keep a notebook by your bed to write down your dreams as soon as you wake. ## Is Jasmine Safe? True jasmine is gentle. Common jasmine is "generally recognized as safe" as a food ingredient by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and jasmine flowers are used to scent tea, though allergic reactions can happen ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasminum_officinale)). A few things to keep in mind: - **Check the plant.** Carolina jessamine is poisonous, and night-blooming jasmine's safety is unclear, so make sure you're working with a true *Jasminum*. - **Dilute oils.** Jasmine essential oil and absolute are very concentrated, so dilute them in a carrier oil before they touch your skin. - **Watch for allergies.** If you're sensitive to strong floral scents, try a small amount first. ## Jasmine Meaning FAQ ### What does jasmine mean spiritually? Jasmine stands for love, devotion, purity, and the sacred feminine. Because it blooms and releases its scent at night, it's also tied to the moon, dreams, and intuition. ### What does the name Jasmine mean? The name comes from the Persian *yāsaman*, the word for the jasmine flower, which passed through Arabic and French into English. It carries the flower's associations of beauty, sweetness, and love. ### What does a jasmine flower symbolize? Jasmine symbolizes love, purity, devotion, and new beginnings. It's used in weddings and temple offerings across Asia, and it's a symbol of motherhood in Thailand. ### What is jasmine used for in magic? Jasmine is used for love and attraction spells, prophetic dreams, intuition, and moon rituals, as incense, oil, dried flowers, or fresh blossoms on the altar. ### What planet and element is jasmine? Jasmine is ruled by the Moon and the element of Water, which makes Monday and full moon nights traditional times to work with it. ### Which countries have jasmine as their national flower? Pakistan, the Philippines (where it's called sampaguita), Indonesia (melati putih), and Tunisia all count jasmine as a national flower. ### What does a jasmine tattoo mean? A jasmine tattoo usually stands for love, beauty, purity, and grace, and some people choose it to honor their heritage in countries where jasmine is a national flower. ### Is night-blooming jasmine real jasmine? No. Night-blooming jasmine (*Cestrum nocturnum*) belongs to the potato family, and star jasmine and Carolina jessamine are also unrelated. True jasmines are in the genus *Jasminum*. *Featured photo: common jasmine in Torrevieja, Spain, by Javier martin, public domain, via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jasminum_officinale_Enfoque_2010-7-11_TorrelaMata.jpg).* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Mockingbird Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The mockingbird is read as a messenger of voice, self-expression, and fierce protection of home. Here is what it means to see or hear one, and what the mockingbird stands for in song and story. **Content:** A mockingbird is most often read as a sign to find your own voice and speak up. The northern mockingbird can sing hundreds of songs, many borrowed from other birds, so a sighting is read as a nudge to express yourself, try new things, and stand up for your home and the people you love. In American stories, the mockingbird is also a symbol of innocence. ## What Does a Mockingbird Symbolize? A mockingbird symbolizes voice, self-expression, adaptability, protection, and innocence. Its scientific name, [Mimus polyglottos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_mockingbird), means "many-tongued mimic," and that's the heart of its meaning. The main readings practitioners give a mockingbird are: - **Voice and self-expression.** A mockingbird is read as a sign to speak your truth, sing, write, or share what's on your mind. - **Finding your own song.** Because it borrows other birds' songs, the mockingbird is also read as a gentle question: whose voice are you using, yours or someone else's? - **Protection of home.** Mockingbirds defend their nests fiercely, so a mockingbird near your home is read as a guardian. - **Joy and playfulness.** A bird that seems to sing for the sheer fun of it is read as a reminder to enjoy yourself. - **Innocence.** Thanks to *To Kill a Mockingbird*, the bird stands for innocent people who do no harm. ## The Mockingbird's Song: What It Means The mockingbird's song is read as a call to use your voice. A single northern mockingbird can know anywhere from 43 to 203 song types, and it copies the songs and calls of birds like the northern cardinal, Carolina wren, tufted titmouse, eastern bluebird, and wood thrush, along with other sounds. Unmated male mockingbirds sing more, in more directions, and with more flight displays than mated males, because they're trying to attract a partner. So a mockingbird singing loudly near your home is often read as a sign of love or new relationships on the way. Many people also notice mockingbirds singing late into the evening in spring and summer, which is read as a sign to keep going even when others have gone quiet. ## Seeing a Mockingbird: What It Means Seeing a mockingbird is read as a sign to speak up and trust your own voice. Many people read the details, too: - **A mockingbird at your house** is read as protection for your home and family. - **A mockingbird singing to you** is read as a message to share something you've been holding back. - **A mockingbird diving at you** is a real bird defending its nest. Spiritually, it's read as a reminder to defend your own boundaries. Practically, give the nest space for a few weeks. - **A dead mockingbird** is read as the loss of innocence or a reminder to protect what's gentle in your life. Don't touch dead birds with bare hands. Mockingbirds can recognize individual people. In one study, mockingbirds learned which people had approached and touched their nest and dove at only those people, ignoring others. So if a mockingbird seems to have it out for you, it may really remember you. ## Why It's a Sin to Kill a Mockingbird In Harper Lee's novel [*To Kill a Mockingbird*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/To_Kill_a_Mockingbird), Atticus Finch tells his children they can shoot bluejays but that "it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Their neighbor Miss Maudie explains that mockingbirds never harm anyone; they only make music for people to enjoy. In the novel, the mockingbird stands for innocent people, like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley, who are harmed by others despite doing no wrong. That's why the mockingbird is read as a symbol of innocence and of protecting the vulnerable. ### The Mockingbird Lullaby The mockingbird also appears in ["Hush, Little Baby,"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hush,_Little_Baby) a traditional lullaby from the Southern United States that begins with a parent promising to buy the child a mockingbird. In the song, each promised gift is a way to soothe a worried child, and the mockingbird, a bird of beautiful song, is the first comfort. Many people read the mockingbird as a symbol of a parent's love and reassurance because of it. ## The Mockingbird as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the mockingbird is read as a teacher of voice, creativity, and courage. People who feel close to mockingbirds are often talkers, singers, writers, or people learning to stand up for themselves. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with mockingbird energy: - Spend a few minutes each morning saying one true thing out loud, or writing it in a [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/). - Notice whose phrases and opinions you repeat, and which ones are really yours. - Plant native berry shrubs, which feed mockingbirds through the winter, and enjoy the songs that follow. One practical note: in the United States, the northern mockingbird is on the federal list of [protected migratory birds](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-50/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-10/subpart-B/section-10.13), so it's illegal to keep its feathers or disturb its nest without a permit. Our [feather meaning guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/feather-meaning/) covers what each feather color means and which feathers are legal to keep. For more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/), the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), the [hawk](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/), and the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/). There are also guides to the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) and the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Mockingbird Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when you see a mockingbird? Seeing a mockingbird is read as a sign to find your voice, speak up, and protect your home and the people you love. ### What does a mockingbird symbolize? A mockingbird symbolizes voice, self-expression, adaptability, protection, and innocence. Its scientific name means "many-tongued mimic." ### Why is it a sin to kill a mockingbird? In *To Kill a Mockingbird*, mockingbirds never harm anyone and only make music for people to enjoy, so killing one is killing something innocent. The bird stands for innocent people harmed by others. ### Why do mockingbirds dive at people? Mockingbirds dive at people to defend their nests, and they can remember individual people who came too close. Give the nest space for a few weeks and the diving usually stops. ### What does a mockingbird tattoo mean? A mockingbird tattoo usually stands for innocence, self-expression, or a love of music and words. Many people choose one in honor of *To Kill a Mockingbird*. ### How many songs can a mockingbird sing? A northern mockingbird can know from 43 to 203 song types, depending on the bird and region, including songs copied from many other birds. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Crow Spiritual Meaning, and How to Tell a Crow From a Raven](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Crows are read as messengers of change, magic, and the spirit world. Here is what it means to see one, what crows mean across cultures, and how to tell a crow from a raven at a glance. **Content:** Seeing a crow is most often read as a message of change, magic, and insight from the spirit world. Crows are clever, watchful birds that thrive almost anywhere, so a sighting is read as a sign to pay attention, trust your intelligence, and get ready for a shift. Crows and their cousins the ravens have carried messages for gods and ancestors in stories across the world. ## What Does a Crow Symbolize? A crow symbolizes intelligence, transformation, magic, and messages between worlds. American crows have been seen working as a team, with one bird pecking a river otter's tail to distract it while the others stole its fish, and their cousin the [New Caledonian crow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Caledonian_crow) bends sticks into hooks to pull insects from logs. A bird that plans, cooperates, and makes tools became a symbol of wisdom and cunning. The main readings practitioners give a crow are: - **Messages and omens.** Crows are read as messengers from spirit, ancestors, or the gods. - **Transformation.** Crows are tied to endings and new beginnings, so a sighting is read as a sign that a chapter is turning. - **Magic and the unseen.** Black birds of the in-between, crows are linked with witchcraft, divination, and seeing what others miss. - **Intelligence and adaptability.** A crow is read as a reminder to use your wits and adapt to what's changing. - **Community.** Crows gather in big groups and roost together by the thousands in winter, so a group of crows is read as a sign of the support around you. ## Seeing a Crow: What It Means Seeing a crow is read as a sign to pay attention to a message or a change coming into your life. Crows are common, so most practitioners read meaning into a sighting when it's unusual, repeated, or comes at a meaningful moment. - **A black crow on your path** is read as a sign of a coming transformation, and a reminder that change isn't the same as bad luck. - **A crow following you or showing up every day** is read as a sign that a guide, or a loved one who has passed, is near. - **A crow staring at you** is read as a call to look honestly at a situation you've been avoiding. - **A crow in your yard** is read as a visit from a messenger, and a good time to listen to your intuition. ### Seeing One Crow Seeing one crow alone is read as a sign of independence, a message meant just for you, or a nudge to trust yourself. Many people know the counting rhyme "one for sorrow, two for joy," but the original rhyme, ["One for Sorrow,"](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_for_Sorrow_%28nursery_rhyme%29) is about magpies, which are cousins of crows. In the U.S. the rhyme is often applied to crows instead, so a single crow is sometimes read as sorrow. Most modern practitioners read it more gently, as a solitary message rather than a bad omen. ### A Crow Cawing at You A crow cawing at you is read as a warning or a call to pay attention right now. Crows caw to talk to each other and to warn of danger, so a crow calling at you is often read as a sign to look around, speak up, or listen to your gut. ### Dead Crow Meaning A dead crow is read as a sign of an ending, the close of a cycle, or the release of something that no longer serves you. Some people say a few words of thanks before moving on. Don't touch a dead bird with bare hands. Use gloves, or contact your local wildlife agency if you find several dead birds together. ## Crow vs. Raven: How to Tell Them Apart The easiest ways to tell a crow from a raven are size, tail shape, and voice. A raven is about the size of a red-tailed hawk and roughly twice as heavy as a crow, with a wedge-shaped tail and a deep, croaking call. A crow is smaller, with a fan-shaped tail and a familiar "caw." | | American crow | Common raven | |---|---|---| | Size | 16 to 21 inches long, 11 to 22 ounces | About 25 inches long, about 3.2 pounds, up to 4.4 pounds | | Tail in flight | Fan-shaped, with the feathers about even at the end | Wedge or diamond-shaped, longest in the middle | | Beak | Smaller and straighter | Large, heavy, and slightly curved, with longer bristles above it | | Throat | Smooth feathers | Shaggy throat feathers that puff out when it calls | | Voice | A clear "caw, caw" | A deep, rolling croak | | Flight | Steady flapping; rarely soars for long | Soars and glides for long stretches with fewer wingbeats; wings make a creaking sound like rustling silk | | Company | Families and big flocks, with huge winter roosts | Mostly pairs that mate for life; young ravens may travel in flocks | | Where you'll see it | Towns, farms, parks, and roadsides | Wilder country, mountains, deserts, and coasts, though ravens are moving into towns too | The two birds are close cousins in the genus [Corvus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvus), and the common raven is the heaviest of all perching birds. Common ravens can live more than 23 years in the wild, and ravens at the Tower of London have lived past 40. ### Raven vs. Crow Intelligence Both crows and ravens are among the smartest animals on Earth, and neither is clearly smarter. Crows use teamwork and simple tools, and ravens are known for problem-solving and play. In stories, the raven is more often the trickster and creator, and the crow is more often the messenger. ### Raven Spiritual Meaning A raven is read much like a crow, but on a bigger scale: deep magic, prophecy, and the mysteries of life and death. Odin's two ravens, [Huginn and Muninn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huginn_and_Muninn), whose names relate to "thought" and "mind" or "memory," flew over the world each day and brought him news. Seeing a raven is often read as a sign of a powerful message or a big change. ## Crow and Raven Meaning in Different Cultures Crows and ravens appear in myths and sacred texts on nearly every continent. - **Ireland.** The battle goddess [the Morrígan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morr%C3%ADgan) often appears as a crow, the badb, foretelling doom, death, or victory. Many people who honor her today keep crow imagery on their altars, and books like [The Morrigan: Celtic Goddess of Magick and Might](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/morgan-celtic-goddess-magick-might-by-courtney-weber?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crow-spiritual-meaning) by Courtney Weber go deeper. - **Norse.** Odin's ravens Huginn and Muninn bring him news of the world, and Odin was shown flanked by two birds as early as the 6th century. - **Greece.** In one myth, Apollo sent a white raven to watch his lover [Coronis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronis_%28lover_of_Apollo%29). When it brought back news that she'd been unfaithful, Apollo scorched its feathers black, which is one old story of how the crow and raven got their color. - **Japan.** [Yatagarasu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yatagarasu), the three-legged crow, was sent from heaven to guide the legendary Emperor Jimmu, and it's still a symbol of guidance. - **Britain.** Legend says England will fall if the [ravens of the Tower of London](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravens_of_the_Tower_of_London) ever leave, so ravens are still kept there today. - **Pacific Northwest.** For the Haida, Tlingit, Tsimshian, Kwakwaka'wakw, Coast Salish, and other peoples of the Northwest Coast, Raven is the creator of the world and a trickster. These are living traditions, best learned from members of those nations. ## Crows and Ravens in the Bible In the Bible, ravens appear as messengers and as a sign of God's care. In Genesis 8:7, Noah "sent forth a raven, which went forth to and fro, until the waters were dried up from off the earth." In 1 Kings 17:6, ravens bring the prophet Elijah "bread and flesh in the morning, and bread and flesh in the evening." And in Luke 12:24, Jesus says, "Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap... and God feedeth them." Because of these verses, seeing a crow or raven is often read in Christian circles as a reminder that you're provided for. ## The Crow as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the crow is read as a teacher of magic, adaptability, and seeing through illusion. People who feel close to crows often describe themselves as curious, clever, and comfortable with change and with the darker side of life. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with crow energy: - Read with a crow-themed deck such as the [Crow Tarot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/crow-tarot-deck-by-mj-cullinane?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crow-spiritual-meaning). - Wear a crow or [raven amulet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/raven-totem-amulet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crow-spiritual-meaning) as a reminder to trust your wits. - Honor your ancestors at Samhain, the season most tied to crows, with a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) or the other customs in our [Samhain correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/). One practical note: in the United States, American crows and common ravens are on the federal list of [protected migratory birds](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-50/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-10/subpart-B/section-10.13), so it's illegal to keep their feathers without a permit, even ones you find on the ground. Leave found feathers where they are, and use legal feathers, such as a [turkey tail feather](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bronze-turkey-tail-feather?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crow-spiritual-meaning), for altar work. Our [feather meaning guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/feather-meaning/) covers what each feather color means and which feathers are legal to keep. For more birds and animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), the [hawk](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/), and the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/). You'll also find guides to the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/) and the [mockingbird](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/). There are also guides to the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) and the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Crow Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### Is seeing a crow good luck or bad luck? Seeing a crow can be read either way. Many modern practitioners read it as a sign of change, magic, and messages, while older folklore, including the "one for sorrow" rhyme, sometimes reads a single crow as an omen of bad luck. ### What does it mean when you see one crow? Seeing one crow is read as a message meant just for you, a sign of independence, or a nudge to trust yourself. The "one for sorrow" rhyme is originally about magpies. ### What is the difference between a crow and a raven? A raven is bigger, about the size of a red-tailed hawk and twice as heavy as a crow, with a wedge-shaped tail, a heavier curved beak, shaggy throat feathers, and a deep croak. A crow is smaller, with a fan-shaped tail and a "caw" call. ### Which is bigger, a crow or a raven? A raven is bigger. A common raven averages about 25 inches long and 3.2 pounds, while an American crow is 16 to 21 inches long and weighs 11 to 22 ounces. ### How can you tell a crow from a raven in flight? Look at the tail. A crow's tail spreads like a fan, while a raven's tail forms a wedge or diamond shape. Ravens also soar for long stretches, and crows mostly flap. ### What does a crow cawing at you mean? A crow cawing at you is read as a warning or a call to pay attention right now: look around, speak up, or trust your gut. ### What does a crow tattoo mean? A crow tattoo usually stands for magic, transformation, intelligence, or a connection to the spirit world. Some people choose one to honor a loved one who has passed, or the Morrígan. ### What does "as the crow flies" mean? "As the crow flies" means the straight-line distance between two places, ignoring roads and turns. ### What does it mean to "eat crow"? To "eat crow" means to admit you were wrong, usually in a humbling way. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Hawk Spiritual Meaning: What It Means When You See a Hawk](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 3, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A hawk is read as a messenger of clear vision, focus, and change. Here is what it means to see one, what the red-tailed hawk and other hawks are read as, and what to know about hawk feathers. **Content:** Seeing a hawk is most often read as a message to look at your life from a higher view and focus on what matters. Hawks see detail from far above and strike with precision, so many people take a sighting as a sign to trust their vision, act on an opportunity, or pay attention to a message on its way. A hawk circling overhead is read as a nudge to rise above the noise and see the bigger picture. ## What Does a Hawk Symbolize? A hawk symbolizes clear vision, focus, freedom, and spiritual messages. A red-tailed hawk can dive at [more than 120 miles an hour](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk), and hawks spot small prey from high in the sky, so the bird became a symbol of sharp sight and decisive action. The main readings practitioners give a hawk are: - **Vision and clarity.** A hawk is read as a sign to step back, look at the whole picture, and see a situation as it really is. - **Focus and timing.** Hawks wait, watch, then act fast, so a sighting is read as a cue to stay patient and move when the moment comes. - **Messages from spirit.** Hawks fly high between earth and sky, so many traditions see them as messengers of the gods or of loved ones who have passed. - **Protection and courage.** As a bird of prey, the hawk is read as a fierce guardian and a call to stand your ground. - **Freedom.** A soaring hawk is read as a reminder that you can rise above what holds you down. ## Seeing a Hawk: What It Means Seeing a hawk is read as a sign to pay attention: to your surroundings, to an opportunity, or to a message you've been waiting for. Hawks are common in many places, so most practitioners read meaning into a sighting when it's unusual, repeated, or comes at a meaningful moment. Many people read the details, too: - **A hawk flying over you** is read as a sign of protection and encouragement, a reminder to look at your situation from a higher view. - **A hawk circling above you** is read as a sign that something you've been working toward is close, and that now is the time to focus. - **A hawk crossing your path** is read as a sign of a coming choice that will need clear thinking. - **A hawk in your yard or on your fence** is read as a visit from a guardian or a loved one. A [Cooper's hawk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooper%27s_hawk) at a bird feeder is also just a hawk looking for lunch. - **A hawk staring at you** is read as a call to be honest about what you see, including in yourself. - **Seeing hawks often** is read as a sign that your intuition is getting sharper, and many people take it as part of a [spiritual awakening](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spiritual-awakening-signs/). ## Hawk Meaning by Kind Different hawks are read in slightly different ways, often based on how and where people see them. ### Red-Tailed Hawk Spiritual Meaning A [red-tailed hawk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk) is read as a sign of grounded power, protection, and a message to trust your path. It's the most common large hawk in North America, often seen perched along highways, with a rust-red tail that flashes in flight. Its feathers are held sacred by many Native American peoples. Seeing one is often read as a reminder to stay rooted while you aim high. ### Red-Shouldered Hawk Spiritual Meaning A [red-shouldered hawk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-shouldered_hawk) is read as a sign of guidance close to home. It lives in wet woods and in neighborhoods where houses mix with trees, so it's often the hawk people meet in their own backyard. ### Cooper's Hawk Spiritual Meaning A Cooper's hawk is read as a sign of speed, agility, and quick decisions. It's one of the most agile hawks and is now common in cities and suburbs, so a sighting is often read as a message to move fast and trust your reflexes. ## The Hawk's Cry: Hawk Sound Meaning Hearing a hawk scream is read as a wake-up call: a sign to pay attention right now. The red-tailed hawk's cry is a two- to three-second hoarse, rasping scream that slurs downward, often written as "kree-eee-ar." Many people read it as a message to speak up or to notice a warning. ## Hawk Meaning in Different Cultures Hawks and their close cousins, the falcons, have been sacred birds for thousands of years. - **Egypt.** The sky god [Horus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horus) was shown as a falcon or a falcon-headed man, and the sun god [Ra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ra) was portrayed as a falcon too. Older books often call them hawk-headed, which is why Horus is so often tied to hawk meaning today. The [Eye of Horus](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) is still worn as a protection symbol, and a [Horus print](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/horus-poster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hawk-spiritual-meaning) is a simple way to keep his image on an altar. - **Greece.** Hawks were among the animals sacred to [Apollo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo), who used hawks and crows as his messengers. - **Sikhism.** Hawks are closely tied to [Guru Gobind Singh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawk), who is believed to have kept a white goshawk. The northern goshawk is the state bird of Punjab. - **Korea.** In the early Joseon period, hawks stood for courage and a keen sense of justice, and were linked to the royal office that watched over officials. - **North America.** The feathers of the red-tailed hawk are sacred to many Native American peoples and are used in ceremonies. These practices belong to living nations, so they're best learned from members of those communities. ## Hawk Meaning in the Bible In the Bible, the hawk appears as a sign of God's wisdom in nature and among the unclean birds. In Job 39:26, God asks Job, "Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, and stretch her wings toward the south?", pointing to the hawk's migration as something only the Creator set in motion. Leviticus 11:16 lists "the hawk after his kind" among birds that may not be eaten. Because of Job, seeing a hawk is sometimes read in Christian circles as a reminder to trust a higher wisdom than your own. ## Hawk Feather Meaning A hawk feather is read as a sign of protection, clear sight, and a message from spirit. Finding one is often taken as a sign that you're on the right path. In the United States, though, hawk feathers are protected by the [Migratory Bird Treaty Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1918), so it's illegal to pick up or keep them without a permit, even ones you find on the ground. Take a photo, say thank you, and leave the feather where it is. For altar or smudging work, use a legal feather, such as a [turkey tail feather](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bronze-turkey-tail-feather?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hawk-spiritual-meaning). Our [feather meaning guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/feather-meaning/) covers what each feather color means and which feathers are legal to keep. ## Hawk Dream Meaning A hawk in a dream is read as a message to look at a situation more clearly, or as a sign that you're about to gain the upper hand. A soaring hawk is read as freedom and success. A hawk diving is read as a sudden opportunity or decision. A hawk attacking is read as a warning about someone or something circling your life. Writing these dreams in a [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) helps you see what keeps coming back. ## The Hawk as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the hawk is read as a teacher of focus, vision, and leadership. People who feel close to hawks often describe themselves as observant, independent, and quick to see what others miss. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with hawk energy, a few ways to start: - Spend time watching the sky on open land, and notice what catches your eye. - Before a big decision, sit quietly and picture the situation from far above, the way a hawk would see it. - Practice the exercises in our guide on [how to develop your psychic abilities](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-psychic/) to sharpen your inner sight. For the bird of night and quiet wisdom, see our guide to the [owl's spiritual meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/). Our guides to the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/) and the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/) cover two more everyday animal messengers. You'll also find guides to the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/) and the [mockingbird](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/). There are also guides to the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) and the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Hawk Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when a hawk flies over you? A hawk flying over you is read as a sign of protection and encouragement. Many people take it as a reminder to look at their situation from a higher view and focus on what matters most. ### Is seeing a hawk good luck? Seeing a hawk is usually read as good luck: a sign of clear vision, protection, and an opportunity or message on its way. ### What does a red-tailed hawk mean spiritually? A red-tailed hawk is read as a sign of grounded power, protection, and trust in your path. Its feathers are sacred to many Native American peoples. ### What does it mean when a hawk visits your yard? A hawk visiting your yard is often read as a visit from a guardian or a loved one who has passed. It can also simply be a hawk hunting near a bird feeder. ### What does a hawk mean in love? In love, a hawk is read as a sign to see a relationship clearly and honestly. It can point to a partner who protects you, or to a moment when you need to speak up for what you want. ### What does a hawk tattoo mean? A hawk tattoo usually stands for vision, freedom, courage, and protection. Some people choose one to honor a loved one, because of the hawk's link to messages from spirit. ### Can I keep a hawk feather I find? Not in the United States. Hawk feathers are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so it's illegal to keep them without a permit, even if you find them on the ground. ### What is the difference between a hawk and a falcon? Hawks and falcons are both birds of prey, but falcons have long, pointed wings built for speed, while most hawks have broader wings for soaring. Many old stories, including those about Horus, mix the two up. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Owl Spiritual Meaning: What It Means to See or Hear an Owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 3, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Owls are read as messengers of wisdom, intuition, and change. Here is what it means to see or hear one, what different owls and cultures say, and what an owl in a dream points to. **Content:** Seeing an owl is most often read as a message to trust your intuition and look past the surface of things. Owls are the birds of night, wisdom, and change, so many people take a sighting as a sign that a truth is coming to light, a chapter is closing, or a guide is watching over them. Across history the owl has been both a blessing and an omen, and both readings show up below. ## What Does an Owl Symbolize? An owl symbolizes wisdom, intuition, mystery, and transition. The reasons are easy to see in the bird itself: owls hunt in the dark, fly in near silence on feathers built for it, and can [turn their heads as much as 270 degrees](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owl). A creature that sees in the dark and misses nothing became, in many cultures, the keeper of hidden knowledge. The main readings practitioners give an owl are: - **Wisdom and learning.** The owl was the bird of [Athena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owl_of_Athena), Greek goddess of wisdom, and it still stands for study and good judgment. - **Intuition and psychic sight.** An owl sees what others can't, so it's read as a nudge to trust your gut and your dreams. - **Change and endings.** Owls are night birds that move between the seen and unseen worlds, so many traditions tie them to transitions, including death. - **Protection.** Some peoples saw the owl as a watchful guard against danger. - **Truth.** A sighting is often read as a sign that something hidden is about to come out. ## Seeing an Owl at Night: Spiritual Meaning Seeing an owl at night is read as a call to pay attention to your inner life: your intuition, your dreams, and what you already know but haven't said. Night is the owl's own time, so a nighttime sighting is often taken as a stronger message than a daytime one. Many people read the details, too: - **An owl crossing your path** is read as a sign to slow down and look closely at a choice in front of you. - **An owl staring at you** is read as a sign that you're being seen clearly, and that it's time to be honest with yourself. - **An owl in the daytime** is unusual, so it's read as an urgent message or a sign of a sudden change. - **An owl flying in front of your car** is often read as a warning to be careful on the road or in a decision you're rushing. ## Hearing an Owl Hoot: What It Means Hearing an owl hoot near your home is read as a message to listen more closely to your intuition. In many traditions it's also an old omen of change in the household, sometimes a death, which is why some people feel uneasy when an owl calls at night. Hearing an owl hoot three times has no single meaning that every tradition agrees on. Many people read three hoots as a strong message to pay attention, since three is the number of emphasis in so much folklore. An owl that keeps returning to your house, or roosts in your yard, is often read as a guardian, and some practitioners take it as a sign that an ancestor is near. If you'd like to welcome the ancestors on purpose, a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) at Samhain is one traditional way. ## Owl Meaning by Color and Kind Different owls are read in slightly different ways, often based on how they look and sound. ### White Owl Meaning A white owl is read as a sign of spiritual protection, purity, and new beginnings, and sometimes as a visit from someone who has passed. In North America a white owl is usually a [snowy owl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_owl) or a pale [barn owl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_owl) seen at night. Seeing a white owl at night is read as an especially strong message from spirit. ### Great Horned Owl Spiritual Meaning A [great horned owl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_horned_owl) is read as a sign of strength, courage, and fierce protection. It's one of the largest and boldest owls in the Americas, with feather tufts that look like horns, so it's read as a guardian that fears nothing. ### Barred Owl Spiritual Meaning A [barred owl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barred_owl) is read as a sign of communication and connection, because it's the chattiest owl in the woods. Its call is usually remembered as "Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all," and a barred owl calling near your home is often read as an invitation to reach out to someone. ### Barn Owl Symbolism A barn owl is read as a sign of quiet wisdom and of moving between worlds. Its pale, heart-shaped face and silent flight made it the "ghost owl" of old farm folklore, so a barn owl sighting is often linked to spirits and messages from beyond. ## Owl Meaning in Different Cultures The owl is one of the few birds read as both lucky and unlucky, depending on where you are. - **Greece.** The [little owl of Athena](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owl_of_Athena) appeared on Athenian coins and stood for wisdom and the city's protection. - **India.** In Hinduism, the owl is the vahana, or mount, of [Lakshmi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lakshmi), goddess of wealth and good fortune, so it's tied to prosperity. Owls are also linked to darker times and to death in some Hindu beliefs. - **China and Japan.** In China, owls were traditionally read as a sign of misfortune but also as protection at funerals and even as ancestors returned. In Japan, owls are now read as lucky. - **Wales.** In the Mabinogi, the magician Gwydion turns [Blodeuwedd](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blodeuwedd), the woman made of flowers, into an owl as punishment, so that she would never again show her face in daylight. - **Rome and medieval Europe.** Roman writers treated the owl's cry as a death omen, and medieval Europe tied the owl to darkness and mourning. - **Mesoamerica.** The Aztecs and Maya linked owls with death, and the Maya Popol Vuh calls them messengers of the underworld. - **North America.** In many Native American traditions, owls are connected with death, warnings, or the spirits of the dead, while the Pawnee saw them as protectors. These beliefs belong to living nations and differ from one people to the next, so they're best learned from members of those communities. ## Owl Meaning in the Bible In the Bible, the owl appears among the unclean birds and in scenes of ruin. Leviticus 11:16–17 lists "the owl" and "the great owl" among birds that may not be eaten, and Isaiah 34:11 describes a ruined land where "the owl also and the raven shall dwell in it." Because of verses like these, seeing an owl at night is sometimes read in Christian circles as a call to reflect and stay watchful during a hard season. ## Owl Dream Meaning An owl in a dream is read as a message from your intuition or your subconscious, often about something you already sense but haven't faced. A calm owl watching you is read as guidance and protection. A hooting owl is read as news or a message on its way. An owl flying away is read as the end of a chapter. If owls keep showing up in your dreams, many practitioners suggest writing them down in a [dream or spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) to see the pattern. ## The Owl as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the owl is read as a teacher of intuition, patience, and seeing through deception. People who feel close to owls often describe themselves as quiet observers, good listeners, and night people. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with owl energy, a few gentle ways to start: - Keep an owl figure, such as a small [opalite owl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-opalite-owl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=owl-spiritual-meaning), on your altar or desk where you study. - Read with an owl-themed deck such as the [Tarot of the Owls](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tarot-the-owls-deck-and-book-by-alba-chen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=owl-spiritual-meaning). - Spend a few minutes outside after dark, listening, and practice the exercises in our guide on [how to develop your psychic abilities](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-psychic/). For the bird of day and clear sight, see our guide to the [hawk's spiritual meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/). Our guides to the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/) and the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/) cover two more everyday animal messengers. You'll also find guides to the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/) and the [mockingbird](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/). There are also guides to the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) and the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). One practical note: in the United States, owl feathers are protected by the [Migratory Bird Treaty Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Migratory_Bird_Treaty_Act_of_1918), so it's illegal to pick up or keep them, even ones you find on the ground. Leave found feathers where they are, and use legal feathers, such as a [turkey tail feather](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bronze-turkey-tail-feather?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=owl-spiritual-meaning), for altar and smudging work. Our [feather meaning guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/feather-meaning/) covers what each feather color means and which feathers are legal to keep. ## Owl Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### Is seeing an owl good luck or bad luck? Seeing an owl is read as good luck in many places, including Japan, India, and modern Western practice, where it's tied to wisdom and protection. In Roman, medieval European, Mesoamerican, and many Native American traditions it was read as an omen of death or change, so the answer depends on the tradition you follow. ### What does it mean when you see an owl at night? Seeing an owl at night is read as a call to trust your intuition and notice what's hidden. Night is the owl's own time, so a nighttime sighting is often taken as a stronger message than one in daylight. ### What does it mean when an owl hoots outside your house? An owl hooting outside your house is read as a message to listen to your intuition, and an owl that keeps returning is often read as a guardian. In older folklore, an owl calling near a home was also an omen of change in the household. ### What does it mean when an owl crosses your path? An owl crossing your path is read as a sign to slow down and look closely at a choice in front of you before you act. ### What does a white owl mean spiritually? A white owl is read as a sign of spiritual protection, purity, and new beginnings, and sometimes as a visit from a loved one who has passed. ### What does an owl tattoo mean? An owl tattoo usually stands for wisdom, intuition, and the ability to see through deception. Some people choose one to honor a loved one who has died, because of the owl's old link to the spirit world. ### What does "night owl" mean? A night owl is a person who naturally stays up late and feels most alert at night. The phrase borrows the owl's habit of being awake and active after dark. ### Can I keep an owl feather I find? Not in the United States. Owl feathers are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so it's illegal to keep them without a permit, even if you find them on the ground. Turkey, goose, and guinea hen feathers are legal alternatives. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Feather Meaning: What It Means to Find a Feather, by Color and Bird](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/feather-meaning/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Finding a feather in your path is one of the most common signs people wonder about. Here is what feathers mean spiritually, color by color and bird by bird, plus the white feather's surprising history and which feathers you can legally keep. **Content:** A feather's meaning depends on how you find it and what color it is, but most people read a feather in their path as a sign that they're being watched over, whether by a loved one who has passed, an angel, a spirit guide, or simply the universe nudging them to pay attention. A white feather is the best known, usually read as comfort, peace, and a hello from someone who has died. Black feathers are often read as protection, and gray feathers as calm and patience. Feathers also belong to the element of Air in Western magic, so they carry ideas of thought, communication, freedom, and messages traveling between worlds. ## What Does It Mean When You Find a Feather? Finding a feather is one of the most common everyday signs people wonder about. A feather drifts down from the sky, which is part of why it feels like a message from somewhere above. Here's how many people read a feather in their path: - **A loved one is near.** Many people take a feather, especially a white one, as a hello from someone who has passed, often turning up on an anniversary, a hard day, or right after they were on your mind. - **You're on the right track.** A feather that appears just as you're deciding something is often read as encouragement. - **A message is coming.** Feathers are tied to Air and to birds, the classic messengers, so a feather can be read as news, an answer, or a sign to listen. - **Protection.** Many practitioners see a feather as a reminder that they're being looked after. - **Lightness and freedom.** A feather is a picture of letting go and rising above a heavy situation. Where and when you find it matters too. A feather on your doorstep, on your car, or in a place you couldn't explain is usually read as more personal than one on a beach full of gulls. ## Feather Color Meanings Feather colors are read much like candle colors in magic. These are the most common readings, and your own feeling when you find the feather counts just as much. ### White Feather Meaning A white feather is the most beloved feather sign. It's usually read as peace, comfort, protection, and purity, and very often as a message from a loved one who has died, a guardian angel, or a spirit guide letting you know you aren't alone. A small, fluffy white feather found indoors or right where you were standing is often read as an especially personal sign. Some people read a white feather after a death as reassurance that the person is at peace. ### Black Feather Meaning A black feather is usually read as protection. Many practitioners see it as a sign that negative energy has been absorbed or turned away from you, or as a call to trust your intuition and look at what's hidden. Black feathers are also linked to crows and ravens, birds tied to magic and mystery, and some people read them as a sign of spiritual growth or a big change. A black feather isn't a bad omen. ### Gray Feather Meaning A gray feather is usually read as peace, calm, and patience: a sign to slow down, stay neutral, and wait before acting. Because gray sits between black and white, it's often taken as a reminder that a situation isn't as all-or-nothing as it feels. ### Brown Feather Meaning A brown feather is linked to the earth, so it's usually read as grounding, stability, home, and good health. Many people take it as a sign to take care of practical things and stay rooted. ### Blue Feather Meaning A blue feather is usually read as communication, truth, peace, and psychic insight, much like a blue candle. Because blue jay feathers are the blue feathers most people in North America find, a blue feather is also tied to the blue jay's bold, talkative energy. ### Red Feather Meaning A red feather is usually read as passion, courage, vitality, and good luck. In North America, red feathers often come from cardinals, which many people see as a visit from a loved one who has passed. ### Other Feather Colors - **Green:** money, growth, luck, and healing of the heart. - **Yellow:** happiness, optimism, and clear thinking. - **Pink:** love, kindness, and friendship. - **Black and white:** balance, or a time of change where two sides come together. - **Brown and white:** happiness at home, and protection for your household. - **Gray and white:** hope, with a reminder to be patient. ## Feather Meanings by Bird If you can tell which bird a feather came from, that bird's own symbolism adds to the reading. The [Feather Atlas](https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has an identification tool that matches feathers by color and pattern. - **Hawk feather:** clear vision, focus, and messages from spirit. See our [hawk spiritual meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/) guide. - **Crow feather:** magic, intelligence, and change. See [crow spiritual meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/). - **Owl feather:** wisdom, intuition, and seeing what others miss. See [owl spiritual meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/). - **Blue jay feather:** communication, confidence, and speaking up. - **Cardinal feather:** a loved one nearby, and joy. - **Turkey feather:** abundance, gratitude, and generosity. - **Peacock feather:** beauty, protection, and watchfulness, because of the "eye" on each feather. Some cultures see peacock feathers as lucky, and others keep them out of the house as unlucky. For more animal meanings, browse our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page or try the [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). ## Can You Keep a Feather You Find? In the United States, usually not if it came from a wild native bird. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal to possess feathers from native North American birds without a permit, and according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that includes feathers that fell off naturally and feathers from birds hit by cars or windows ([U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service](https://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/feathers-law.html)). The law exists to stop the killing of wild birds for the feather trade. That covers most of the feathers people find, including hawk, owl, crow, blue jay, cardinal, and songbird feathers. What the Fish and Wildlife Service suggests instead: appreciate the feather, photograph it, and leave it where you found it. A photo can be just as meaningful a keepsake, and many people keep a feather journal of the ones they've found. Eagle feathers have their own law, the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, with a long-standing exception for Native American religious use. Eagle feathers hold deep meaning in many Native American traditions, and that practice is best learned from practitioners within those traditions. If you'd like feathers for your altar or practice, choose ones from domestic or non-native birds, like turkey, chicken, goose, guinea hen, or peacock feathers, which are legal to own. Our ritual feathers include turkey, goose, guinea hen, and peacock feathers, such as [white](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/10-white-feathers?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=feather-meaning), [black](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/10-black-feathers?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=feather-meaning), and [guinea hen](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/guinea-hen-wing-feather?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=feather-meaning) feathers. ## The White Feather in History The white feather has carried very different meanings over the centuries. In 18th-century Britain, "showing the white feather" meant cowardice, from cockfighting, where a white feather in a gamecock's tail was taken as a sign the bird wasn't of true fighting stock. In August 1914, at the start of World War I, Admiral Charles Penrose-Fitzgerald founded the Order of the White Feather, and groups of women handed white feathers to men in civilian clothes to shame them into enlisting. The campaign was unpopular with soldiers, and feathers were sometimes handed to men on leave or men who had been turned down for service ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_feather)). The white feather also became a symbol of peace. In 1937 the British Peace Pledge Union sold white feather badges as symbols of peace, and in New Zealand, white feathers called te raukura, promoted by the Māori prophet Te Whiti o Rongomai at Parihaka in the 1870s, are still worn as a sign of peace today. Today, most people who find a white feather think of comfort and a loved one's presence rather than either of these histories. ## How to Use Feathers in Your Practice Feathers are one of the simplest tools to bring into a spiritual practice: 1. **Represent Air on your altar.** In Western magic, a feather is a common symbol for the element of Air, set in the east alongside candles for Fire, water for Water, and stones for Earth. Our guide to [Wiccan quarters](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-quarters-meanings/) covers the directions and elements. 2. **Fan smoke for cleansing.** A feather moves incense or herb smoke through a room or around a person. The word smudging comes from specific Indigenous ceremonies, best learned from practitioners within those traditions; fanning smoke for general cleansing is found in nearly every culture. 3. **Write with a quill.** A turkey feather trimmed at an angle makes a quill pen for writing petitions or pages in your book of shadows. 4. **Choose a color for your intention.** Use a feather color the way you'd choose a candle color: black for protection, white for peace, green for money, and so on. 5. **Keep a feather journal.** Note where and when you find feathers, along with a photo, and look back for patterns. ### Feather Tattoo Meaning A feather tattoo usually stands for freedom, lightness, hope, and courage. Many people get one to honor a loved one who has died, often with birds flying from the feather's tip, or as a reminder to let go of something heavy. A feather's color and bird carry the same meanings as above. Eagle feathers and full feathered headdresses are sacred in many Native American cultures, so many people avoid them in tattoos unless the imagery comes from their own tradition. ## Feather Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when you find a feather? Many people read a feather in their path as a sign of protection, encouragement, or a message from a loved one who has passed. The feather's color and where you find it shape the reading. ### What does a white feather mean spiritually? A white feather is usually read as peace, comfort, and protection, and often as a sign from a loved one who has died or an angel letting you know you're not alone. ### What does a black feather mean? A black feather is usually read as protection, a sign that negative energy has been turned away, or a call to trust your intuition. It isn't a bad omen. ### What does a gray feather mean? A gray feather is usually read as peace, patience, and calm, a sign to slow down and wait before acting. ### Is it illegal to pick up a feather? In the U.S., it's illegal to keep feathers from most native wild birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, even ones you find on the ground. Feathers from domestic and non-native birds, like turkey, chicken, and peacock, are legal. ### Why did people give white feathers in World War I? In Britain, white feathers were handed to men out of uniform to shame them as cowards and push them to enlist. It came from an older cockfighting saying. ### What does a feather tattoo mean? A feather tattoo usually stands for freedom, hope, lightness, and courage, and many people get one in memory of a loved one. ### Are feathers a sign from angels? Many people believe so, especially with white feathers that turn up at meaningful moments. Whether you see an angel, a loved one, or a guide behind it, the comfort a feather brings is real. *Featured photo: [zenad nabil](https://unsplash.com/photos/NKK2nbMBRIc) on Unsplash.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [The Veil Is Thin: What It Means, When It's Thinnest, and Thin Places](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/the-veil-is-thin/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** "The veil is thin" means the boundary between the living and the spirit world is easier to cross. Here is where the idea comes from, when the veil is thinnest, the signs people notice, and what thin places are. **Content:** When people say "the veil is thin," they mean the boundary between the world of the living and the world of spirits is believed to be easier to cross, so the dead, the fairy folk, and other spirits can come closer and messages pass more easily between the two. Most people say the veil is thinnest at Samhain, on October 31 and November 1, and many feel it thinning all through October. The idea goes back to the Gaelic belief that the doors to the Otherworld opened on Samhain night. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=the-veil-is-thin) ## What Does "The Veil Is Thin" Mean? "The veil is thin" means the line between our everyday world and the spirit world is believed to be weaker than usual. The "veil" is a way of describing that boundary, the curtain between the living and the dead, and when it's thin, people say spirits can visit, ancestors feel close, and intuition, dreams, and divination come through more clearly. When someone says "the veil is thinning," they usually mean the season is moving toward one of those times, most often Samhain. You'll also hear "the veil between worlds," which means the same thing. ## Where the Idea Comes From The idea comes from Gaelic Ireland and Scotland, where Samhain was the night the Otherworld opened. People believed the [Aos Sí](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aos_S%C3%AD), the fairy folk who lived inside the ancient mounds, could come out and walk among the living, and that the dead returned to visit the homes they had lived in. Families set out food for both and kept places at the table for their dead. Irish storytelling is full of Samhain crossings. The cave of Oweynagat at [Rathcroghan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rathcroghan), in County Roscommon, was known as one of Ireland's gateways to the Otherworld, and old tales say that on Samhain night wild creatures poured out of it into the world. The Irish government's own [guide to the spirits of Samhain](https://www.ireland.ie/en/halloween/spirits-of-samhain/) describes the veil between this world and the world of the dead growing thin, letting the púca, the banshee, and the water horse cross over. The word "veil" itself is a later English way of describing that open boundary. Modern pagans and Wiccans took up the phrase in the 20th century, and today "the veil is thin" is the most common way to talk about the season. Our guide to [what Samhain is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) covers the festival's full history. ## When Is the Veil the Thinnest? The veil is believed to be thinnest at Samhain, from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. Many practitioners feel it start to thin after the autumn equinox and grow thinner through October. Other times people associate with a thin veil include: - **Beltane, April 30 to May 1.** Beltane sits exactly opposite Samhain on the Wheel of the Year, and in Gaelic tradition the Aos Sí were also especially active then. Our [Beltane correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-correspondences/) cover the festival. - **The Southern Hemisphere's Samhain, April 30 to May 1.** South of the equator the seasons are reversed, so many pagans there feel the veil thinnest in late April. - **In-between times of day.** Dawn, dusk, and midnight are traditional "between" times, neither one thing nor the other, and many people feel spirits closest then. - **Personal anniversaries.** Many people feel the veil thin on the birthday or death anniversary of someone they've lost, whatever the season. Día de los Muertos, on November 1 and 2, is a separate Mexican tradition with its own beliefs about the dead returning, and its customs are best learned from the families and communities who keep them. ### Is the Veil Thin Right Now? If it's October, many practitioners would say yes, the veil is thinning now and will be at its thinnest on Samhain night. In 2026, Samhain falls from sunset on Saturday, October 31, to sunset on Sunday, November 1, and some people keep the astronomical midpoint around November 7 as well. After that, most people feel the veil slowly close again through November. ## Signs the Veil Is Thin People who feel the veil thinning often describe the same kinds of experiences. Skeptics explain many of these in everyday terms, while many practitioners take them as real contact with the spirit world, and both views have a long history. Common signs people report include: - **Vivid dreams of loved ones who have died,** often feeling more like a visit than a dream. - **A sense of someone in the room,** or a feeling of being watched in a comforting or curious way. - **Scents with no source,** such as a grandmother's perfume, pipe smoke, or a favorite food cooking. - **Pets staring or reacting to an empty spot,** or acting unsettled at night. - **Lights or electronics flickering,** or radios and phones behaving oddly. - **Stronger intuition and clearer readings,** with tarot, pendulums, or scrying feeling easier than usual. - **Repeating signs,** like the same number, song, or animal appearing again and again. Our guides to the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), and the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/) cover animals often linked to messages from the dead. ## What to Do When the Veil Is Thin When the veil is thin, many practitioners honor their ancestors, try divination, and protect their homes. Here are a few ways to work with the season: - **Honor your ancestors.** Set up an ancestor altar with photos and a candle, or hold a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/), a silent meal with a place set for the dead. Our [Samhain rituals](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/samhain-ritual-ancestors/) include a 10-minute candle ritual for the people you miss. - **Try divination.** Readings are said to come through more clearly when the veil is thin. Try tarot, a pendulum, or [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) with a crystal ball or dark mirror. - **Pay attention to your dreams.** Keep a notebook by the bed, and if you'd like, tuck dried [mugwort](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-mugwort-mugwort-materia-magicka/) under your pillow, an herb long used for dreaming. - **Use a spirit board with care.** If you want to try a [spirit board](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/ouija-board/), open and close the session with clear intentions. - **Protect your home.** Sweep your threshold with a [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/), lay a line of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) across the door, or set a [turnip lantern](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/turnip-jack-o-lantern/) in the window the way Irish and Scottish families once did. - **Leave an offering.** Bread, apples, milk, or a plate from dinner, left out overnight, is the oldest Samhain way to welcome the dead and keep the fairy folk happy. Here are [13 traditional Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/). ## What Are Thin Places? Thin places are spots on the land where the boundary between this world and the spiritual one feels especially thin, so people sense the sacred more easily there. They're usually wild or old places, such as holy islands, mountains, wells, ancient burial mounds, and ruined churches. The idea is often called an old Celtic saying, but the earliest written uses of the phrase are from the 20th century. It's most closely tied to [George MacLeod](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_MacLeod), the Scottish minister who founded the Iona Community in 1938 and described the island of [Iona](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona) as a place where only a very thin layer separates the material and the spiritual. The travel writer Eric Weiner made the phrase popular in a 2012 New York Times essay that named places like Iona and [Croagh Patrick](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croagh_Patrick), Ireland's holy mountain, as thin places. Places tied to Samhain itself make a good list too: the Hill of Tara, where the great Samhain feast was held, the Hill of Ward, where the Samhain fire was lit, the cave of Oweynagat at Rathcroghan, and the fairy forts and mounds found all over the Irish countryside. Many people also find their own thin places closer to home, like a family grave, an old tree, or the spot where they always feel calm. ## Staying Grounded When the Veil Is Thin A thin veil can make spirit work feel stronger, so it helps to protect yourself and close what you open. Set a clear intention before any ritual or reading that only spirits who come in peace may approach, and end every session by thanking anyone you called and saying out loud that the session is closed. If you ever feel uneasy, turn on the lights, eat something, and put your hands or bare feet on the earth to ground yourself. The season can also bring up grief, especially if you've lost someone recently. Magic walks alongside care, never in place of it, so lean on the people around you or someone trained to help if it feels heavy. ## The Veil Is Thin FAQ ### What does it mean when the veil is thin? When the veil is thin, the boundary between the living world and the spirit world is believed to be easier to cross. People say spirits and ancestors come closer, and dreams, intuition, and divination come through more clearly. ### When is the veil the thinnest? The veil is believed to be thinnest at Samhain, from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. Many people also feel it thin at Beltane, April 30 to May 1, and at dawn, dusk, and midnight. ### Is the veil thin right now? If it's October, many practitioners say the veil is thinning now and will be thinnest on Samhain night, October 31. In 2026, Samhain runs from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. ### Why is the veil thin at Samhain? The veil is said to be thin at Samhain because it marks the turning point between the light and dark halves of the year. In Gaelic tradition it was the night the Otherworld opened, the dead came home, and the fairy folk walked among the living. ### What are the signs the veil is thin? Common signs people report include vivid dreams of loved ones who have died, a sense of someone nearby, scents with no source, pets reacting to empty spaces, flickering lights, and clearer divination. ### What is a thin place? A thin place is a spot where the boundary between this world and the spiritual one feels especially thin, such as a holy island, a mountain, or an ancient site. The phrase is linked to Celtic Christianity and became popular through Iona in the 20th century. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Pagan Holidays: The Wheel of the Year and the 8 Sabbats](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-are-the-pagan-holidays/) **Published:** July 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The pagan holidays are eight seasonal festivals called sabbats that make up the Wheel of the Year: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon. **Content:** The pagan holidays are eight seasonal festivals called sabbats, and together they make up the Wheel of the Year: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon. Four of them fall on the solstices and equinoxes, and the other four fall roughly halfway between, so a sabbat comes around about every six weeks. Each one marks a turn in the seasons, from the first green of spring to the last of the harvest. ## What Are the Pagan Holidays? The pagan holidays are the eight festivals of the [Wheel of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year), the yearly cycle that most modern witches, Wiccans, and many other pagans celebrate. You'll also hear them called sabbats, Wiccan holidays, or witch holidays, and the whole set is sometimes called the pagan calendar. The eight sabbats split into two groups of four: - **The solar festivals** fall on the solstices and equinoxes: Yule, Ostara, Litha, and Mabon. - **The fire festivals** fall roughly halfway between them: Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lammas. These four come from the old Gaelic calendar, which started each season on the first of the month. "Pagan" covers a lot of paths, and not every pagan follows the Wheel of the Year. Heathens, Hellenic polytheists, and other reconstructionist traditions keep their own festival calendars. The eight sabbats are the most widely shared, which is why they're usually what people mean by "the pagan holidays." ## Wheel of the Year 2026 and 2027 Dates The fire festivals keep the same dates every year, while the solstices and equinoxes shift by a day or so. These are the Northern Hemisphere dates, with the solstice and equinox times in Eastern Time: | Sabbat | What it marks | 2026 | 2027 | |---|---|---|---| | Imbolc | First stirrings of spring | February 1 to 2 | February 1 to 2 | | Ostara | Spring equinox | March 20 (10:46 AM) | March 20 (4:25 PM) | | Beltane | Start of summer | May 1 | May 1 | | Litha | Summer solstice | June 21 (4:24 AM) | June 21 (10:11 AM) | | Lammas | First harvest | August 1 | August 1 | | Mabon | Autumn equinox | September 22 (8:05 PM) | September 23 (2:02 AM) | | Samhain | Final harvest and the ancestors | October 31 to November 1 | October 31 to November 1 | | Yule | Winter solstice | December 21 (3:50 PM) | December 21 (9:42 PM) | Many practitioners celebrate on the evening before a fire festival, since the old Gaelic day began at sunset. Some people celebrate on the nearest weekend, the nearest full moon, or the astronomical midpoint between a solstice and an equinox, which falls a few days after the traditional date. For Samhain, that midpoint lands around November 7. Our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows the phase on any date if you'd like to plan around the moon. ## The 8 Sabbats Here is each sabbat in order around the wheel, starting with Samhain, which many witches call the witches' new year. ### Samhain (October 31 to November 1) [Samhain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain) marks the end of the harvest and the start of the dark half of the year, and it's the sabbat for honoring the dead. Many pagans believe [the veil between the living and the spirit world](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/the-veil-is-thin/) is at its thinnest on Samhain night, so it's a time to remember ancestors, family, friends, and pets who have passed. It shares the night with Halloween. Common ways to celebrate include setting a place for the dead at a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/), leaving [Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/), and holding an [ancestor ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/samhain-ritual-ancestors/). Most English speakers say "SOW-in," and our [Samhain pronunciation guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-pronunciation/) covers the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh versions. Our guide to [what Samhain is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) covers its meaning, history, traditions, and correspondences. ### Yule (Winter Solstice, About December 21) [Yule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule) celebrates the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, and the return of the sun as the days begin to lengthen. People have marked this turning point since the Stone Age: the passage tomb at [Newgrange](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newgrange) in Ireland was built so the solstice sunrise lights its inner chamber. Yule traditions include bringing evergreens indoors, burning a [Yule log](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_log), feasting, and giving gifts. Start with [what Yule is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-yule/), then see our [Yule correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/), [winter solstice traditions](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/winter-solstice-traditions-wicca/), and how to [choose wood for a Yule log](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/choose-best-yule-log-wood/). ### Imbolc (February 1 to 2) [Imbolc](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbolc) marks the first stirrings of spring, when the days are noticeably longer and the ewes once began giving milk before the spring lambs arrived. It's the festival of the Irish goddess [Brigid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid), and it falls on the same days as Saint Brigid's Day, [Candlemas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlemas), and Groundhog Day. Imbolc is a time for lighting candles, spring cleaning, and fresh starts. Our [Imbolc guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/imbolc/) and [Imbolc correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/imbolc-magickal-correspondences/) cover the rest. ### Ostara (Spring Equinox, About March 20) Ostara celebrates the spring equinox, when day and night are equal and the light is growing. It's a sabbat of new beginnings, planting, and fertility, which is where the eggs, seeds, and hares come in. The name comes from [Jacob Grimm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Grimm)'s reconstruction of [Ēostre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%92ostre), an Anglo-Saxon goddess whose spring feasts the monk [Bede](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede) wrote about in the eighth century. See our [Ostara correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/ostara-magickal-correspondences/) and an [Ostara ritual for new beginnings](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/ostara-ritual-new-beginnings/). ### Beltane (May 1) [Beltane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane) marks the start of summer and celebrates fire, fertility, and everything in full bloom. In the Gaelic calendar it was the opposite point of the year from Samhain, so where Samhain honors the dead, Beltane celebrates life. Traditions include bonfires, dancing around a [maypole](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maypole), and gathering flowers before dawn. In Germanic countries the night before is [Walpurgis Night](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walpurgis_Night). Our [Beltane correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-correspondences/) and [Beltane foods](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-foods/) can help you plan. ### Litha (Summer Solstice, About June 21) Litha, also called [Midsummer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer), celebrates the summer solstice, the longest day of the year and the sun at its strongest. It's also a turning point, since the days start to shorten from here. The name comes from an Anglo-Saxon month name that Bede recorded. Midsummer customs include bonfires, staying up to watch the sunrise, and gathering herbs at their peak. Try a [sun-charged kitchen](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sun-charged-kicthen-summer-solstice-foods-around-world/) full of summer solstice foods from around the world, or read [Midsummer: The Reawakening of a Witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/midsummer-the-reawakening-of-a-witch/). ### Lammas or Lughnasadh (August 1) Lammas is the first harvest festival, the time to give thanks for grain and bread. The English name comes from "loaf-mass," the old church custom of blessing loaves made from the first wheat. Its Gaelic name, [Lughnasadh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lughnasadh), honors the god [Lugh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugh), and some traditions treat the two as separate holidays. Baking bread is the classic way to celebrate. Find our [Lammas correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lammas-sabbat-correspondences/), an [easy Lammas ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings/), a [Lammas bread recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/lammas-bread-recipe-white-sandwich-bread-for-bread-machine/), and [how to pronounce Lughnasadh](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-pronounce-lughnasadh/) ("LOO-nuh-suh"). ### Mabon (Autumn Equinox, About September 22) Mabon celebrates the autumn equinox, the second harvest, when day and night are equal again and the dark is growing. It's a sabbat of thanksgiving, balance, and sharing what the year produced. The Wiccan writer [Aidan Kelly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aidan_A._Kelly) gave it the name in the 1970s, after [Mabon ap Modron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabon_ap_Modron) of Welsh mythology. Read [Mabon's meaning and history](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mabon-meanings-history/), our [Mabon correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mabon-sabbat-correspondences/), and a [Mabon ritual for balance](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance/). ## Where the Wheel of the Year Comes From The Wheel of the Year as an eight-festival cycle is modern, but the festivals in it are old. Ancient peoples of the British Isles marked different parts of the year: the Anglo-Saxons mostly marked the solstices and equinoxes, while the Gaelic peoples marked Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh. In the mid-twentieth century, two British groups combined them into one calendar: [Gerald Gardner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Gardner)'s Bricket Wood coven, the group at the root of Wicca, and the druid order founded by [Ross Nichols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Nichols). The phrase "Wheel of the Year" was in use by the mid-1960s. In the 1970s, Aidan Kelly gave the names Ostara, Litha, and Mabon to the solstice and equinox festivals, and those names slowly caught on. Even [Doreen Valiente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Valiente), one of the most influential Wiccan writers, still called them by their seasons in 1978. That mix is why the sabbat names blend Gaelic words like Samhain and Imbolc with Germanic ones like Yule and Ostara. ## Greater and Lesser Sabbats The greater sabbats are the four fire festivals (Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lammas), and the lesser sabbats are the four solar festivals (Yule, Ostara, Litha, and Mabon). The terms come from early Wicca. "Lesser" doesn't make the solstices and equinoxes less important; many practitioners make Yule one of the biggest celebrations of their year. ## Pagan Holiday Dates in the Southern Hemisphere In the Southern Hemisphere, many pagans shift the Wheel of the Year by six months so the sabbats match their own seasons. Samhain moves to the end of April, when autumn is ending there, and Beltane moves to the start of November: | Sabbat | Southern Hemisphere date | |---|---| | Samhain | April 30 to May 1 | | Yule | Winter solstice, about June 21 | | Imbolc | August 1 to 2 | | Ostara | Spring equinox, about September 22 | | Beltane | October 31 to November 1 | | Litha | Summer solstice, about December 21 | | Lammas | February 1 to 2 | | Mabon | Autumn equinox, about March 20 | Some Southern Hemisphere practitioners keep the Northern dates instead, to stay in step with the traditions' origins or with friends overseas. Both are common. ## Are Christmas, Easter, and Halloween Pagan Holidays? Christmas, Easter, and Halloween are Christian holidays, but each one shares its season with an older festival and carries customs that came from it. The Bible doesn't name any "pagan holidays," so when people ask what the pagan holidays are according to the Bible, they usually mean whether these three borrowed from paganism. In part, they did: - **Christmas** falls days after the winter solstice. Evergreens, the Yule log, and midwinter feasting came from northern European Yule traditions, and the Roman festival of [Saturnalia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturnalia) in late December was known for feasts and gift giving. Historians still debate why the church chose December 25. - **Easter** takes its date from Passover and the moon, not from a pagan festival. Its English name is another story: Bede wrote that the month of Easter was named for the goddess Ēostre, the same figure behind the name Ostara. - **Halloween** began as [All Hallows' Eve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints%27_Day), the night before All Saints' Day, and it falls on Samhain. Some scholars see the church's November date as a way to absorb Samhain, and others disagree, but customs like guising and remembering the dead run through both. ## How to Celebrate the Pagan Holidays There's no single right way to celebrate a sabbat. Most celebrations come down to noticing the season, marking it with something you make or do, and sharing it with people you love. Many pagans celebrate in some of these ways: - **Decorating an altar** with seasonal flowers, leaves, colors, and candles. Our [altar builder](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/) lets you plan one for any sabbat. - **Cooking a seasonal meal**, like bread at Lammas, apples at Mabon, or a feast at Yule. - **Spending time outdoors**, whether that's a walk, a bonfire, or watching the solstice sunrise. - **Holding a ritual**, alone or with a group. The guides linked under each sabbat above include simple ones. - **Writing it down** in your [grimoire or Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/), so each year you can look back at the last turn of the wheel. You don't need to be Wiccan, belong to a coven, or celebrate all eight. Plenty of people start with the one or two sabbats that speak to them and add more over time. ## Sabbats vs. Esbats Sabbats are the eight seasonal festivals of the Wheel of the Year, and [esbats](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esbat) are the monthly gatherings at the full moon (and sometimes the new moon). Sabbats follow the sun through the seasons, while esbats follow the moon, so a year has eight sabbats and twelve or thirteen esbats. For the monthly side, see our [full moon ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-ritual/) and [full moon names](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/). ## Pagan Holidays FAQ ### How many pagan holidays are there? There are eight main pagan holidays, called sabbats, in the Wheel of the Year: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, and Mabon. Some pagan traditions add other festivals or follow their own calendars. ### What are the 8 sabbats? The 8 sabbats are Samhain (October 31), Yule (winter solstice), Imbolc (February 1), Ostara (spring equinox), Beltane (May 1), Litha (summer solstice), Lammas (August 1), and Mabon (autumn equinox). ### What is the pagan new year? Many witches and Wiccans treat Samhain, on October 31, as the new year, since the Gaelic year turned at the start of winter. Others start the year at Yule, when the sun returns. ### What holidays do witches celebrate? Most witches who follow the Wheel of the Year celebrate the eight sabbats, plus esbats at the full moon. Many also keep holidays from their own culture or tradition. ### What is the difference between a sabbat and an esbat? A sabbat is one of the eight seasonal festivals tied to the sun, and an esbat is a monthly gathering tied to the full or new moon. ### Are Christmas and Easter pagan holidays? No, they are Christian holidays, but both carry older customs. Christmas absorbed Yule traditions like evergreens and the Yule log, and Easter's English name may come from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Ēostre. ### Is the Wheel of the Year ancient? The festivals are old, but the eight-festival Wheel of the Year was put together in Britain in the mid-twentieth century by early Wiccans and druids. ### Do I have to be Wiccan to celebrate the pagan holidays? No. Witches, druids, eclectic pagans, and people who simply love the seasons all celebrate the sabbats, and you can start with just one. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Samhain Ritual: An Ancestor Ritual for the New Year, Plus 6 Simple Samhain Rituals](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/samhain-ritual-ancestors/) **Published:** October 24, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A Samhain ritual honors the dead, closes out the old year, and sets intentions for the new one. Here is a full ancestor ritual with the words to say, a 10-minute version for beginners, and six simple Samhain rituals to do at home. **Content:** A Samhain ritual is a ceremony on the night of October 31 to honor the dead, close out the year that's ending, and set your intentions for the one ahead. Below you'll find a full ritual to connect with your ancestors and map out your next year, a 10-minute candle ritual if you're short on time or new to this, and six simple Samhain rituals you can do at home. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors) ## What Is a Samhain Ritual? A Samhain ritual is any ceremony held for Samhain, the Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest and the start of winter. Because many practitioners keep Samhain as the Witches' New Year, most Samhain rituals do three things: they honor the ancestors and the people we've lost, they let go of what the old year left behind, and they look ahead to the year that's starting. Samhain was also the night [the veil between the living and the dead](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/the-veil-is-thin/) was believed to be at its thinnest, which is why so many Samhain rituals include divination, spirit communication, or a place set for the dead. Our guide to [what Samhain is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) covers the festival's history and traditions. ## When to Do a Samhain Ritual The traditional time for a Samhain ritual is after sunset on October 31, since the Gaelic day began at sundown. In 2026, Samhain runs from sunset on Saturday, October 31, to sunset on Sunday, November 1, so either night works. Some practitioners prefer the astronomical midpoint between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, which falls around November 7. In the Southern Hemisphere, many pagans hold their Samhain ritual on April 30 or May 1. ## A Simple Samhain Candle Ritual for Beginners This simple Samhain ritual takes about 10 minutes and needs only a candle and a photo or object that belonged to someone you've lost. It works well alone, at a kitchen table, or as the opening of a longer evening. **You'll need:** a white or black candle in a sturdy holder, matches, a photo or keepsake of someone who has died, and a small offering such as a piece of bread, an apple, or a little of a drink they loved. 1. After dark, turn off the lights and set the photo, the offering, and the candle together on a table or windowsill. 2. Take three slow breaths and think of the person you're remembering. 3. Light the candle and say their name out loud. 4. Say these words, or your own: > *Candle bright on Samhain night,* > *Guide my loved ones to your light.* 1. Sit with the candle for a few minutes. Tell them about your year, or simply remember a time you shared. 2. When you're finished, thank them and snuff the candle. Leave the offering out overnight, then return it to the earth or compost it in the morning. ## Samhain Ancestor Ritual for the Year Ahead This full Samhain ritual connects you with your ancestors and your higher self to look back on the year that's ending and make a plan for the one ahead. It takes about an hour, and it uses scrying, meditation, divination, and a little plant magic to close the old year and plant the new one. ### What You'll Need - A [scrying mirror](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors) or [crystal ball](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystal-balls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors) - A [black candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors) and a [white candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors), each in a fireproof holder - A withered plant that's ready for its winter trim, and a spring-flowering bulb such as a tulip, daffodil, or crocus, with a pot and some soil - Photos of family members and loved ones who have died - Pumpkins, pomegranates, bones, fossils, or antique family items for your altar - A [divination tool](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/divination-psychic-abilities?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors) of your choice, such as tarot cards, runes, or a pendulum - [Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors), rosemary, or incense for cleansing, and [palo santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-ritual-ancestors) for closing - A journal and pen ### Step 1: Cleanse Your Space Light the sage, rosemary, or incense and pass the smoke over yourself, your ritual tools, and the room. As you do, set the intention that only energies, spirits, and ancestors who come in peace may enter your space. ### Step 2: Cast Your Circle Use your favorite method to cast a circle around yourself and your space as a protective boundary. If you're new to this, our [simple circle casting ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) walks you through it. ### Step 3: Call on Your Ancestors and Guides Call on the ancestors, deities, and guides you feel close to and invite them into your circle. Samhain is a personal sabbat, so use your own words here and call whoever feels right to you. ### Step 4: Say the Samhain Welcome Stand in the center of your circle and say: > *On Samhain night I stand within,* > *Where old year ends and new begins.* > *Ancestors, guides, and spirits kind,* > *Come lend your wisdom to my mind.* > *Help me find the goal I'll grow,* > *And show me where my path should go.* > *Samhain, Samhain, the veil grows thin,* > *Now let this sacred rite begin.* ### Step 5: Scry and Meditate Sit comfortably in your circle, knowing your ancestors are with you. Light the black candle to stand for the past self you're ready to leave behind. Soften your gaze and look into your scrying mirror or crystal ball. Picture your ancestors reflected back at you on every side, then bring your attention back to your own reflection. Notice any heavy or unwanted energy you see or feel around yourself, and let the black candle take it. Ask yourself what has served you well this year, and what you need over the next year. When images start to come, close your eyes and continue in meditation. Go to a place where you feel at peace, real or imagined, and ask to meet your higher self and any ancestors who have a message for you. Ask them what you need to do this year to grow into your potential, what your true new year's goal is, and for a symbol of your growth. When you're ready, return to your body. Our [scrying guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) explains how to gaze and how to close a session safely. ### Step 6: Divine Your Growth Plan Pick up your divination tool and ask your higher self and your ancestors to guide it as you plan the year ahead. Write down every answer. Ask: - What should I start doing tomorrow to begin my growth plan? - What should I have done in one month? - What steps should I take in the first three months? - Where should I be in six months? - How do I stay on track with my plan for the new year? - What pitfalls should I watch out for? - How can I make sure I stay on my path? Use the answers to sketch out your plan for the new year in your journal. ### Step 7: Release the Old Year Hold the withered plant between your palms and say: > *Like this plant between my palms,* > *I've worked all year through storm and calm.* > *Withered now, its season done,* > *It grew its best beneath the sun.* > *What is dead is not truly gone;* > *It rests and waits, then carries on.* > *I close the year that's passing through* > *And make the space for something new.* Trim the dead parts away from the plant. ### Step 8: Plant the New Year Light the white candle and look into the mirror once more, seeing yourself stronger than before. Hold the bulb in your hands and say: > *You and I are much alike:* > *We go within to grow our light.* > *Through winter's dark we'll shape our plan,* > *And when the sun warms up the land,* > *We'll rise again, empowered and whole,* > *And bloom toward our chosen goal.* Plant the bulb in its pot, pointed end up, about three times as deep as the bulb is tall, and give it a generous drink of water. Keep it somewhere cool, or plant it outside, so it can bloom in spring. ### Step 9: Close the Ritual Light the palo santo to clear the space for the new year. Thank your higher self, your deities, and your ancestors, then close your circle the way you opened it. Release the energy of the spell into the bulb, or send it up to the universe, and snuff both candles. ## More Samhain Rituals These six simple Samhain rituals each take less than an hour, and you can do one on its own or combine a few into an evening. - **Hold a dumb supper.** Share a meal in complete silence with an empty place set for the dead. Our [dumb supper guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) walks you through it from the first candle to the last bell. - **Build an ancestor altar.** Set out photos, heirlooms, and a candle for the people you've lost, and leave it up through November 1. Our [Samhain altar guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) has ideas and photos. - **Leave an offering.** Set out bread, apples, or a plate from dinner for your ancestors and the spirits of the land. Here are [13 traditional Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/). - **Write and burn what you're releasing.** Write down a habit, worry, or regret you're ready to leave in the old year, then burn the paper in a fireproof dish or [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) and scatter the cooled ashes outside. - **Protect your home for the winter.** Sweep your threshold outward with a [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/), then lay a thin line of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) across the doorway. - **Carve a turnip lantern.** Carve a face into a turnip, the way people did in Ireland and Scotland, and set it in the window to keep unwelcome spirits away. Our [turnip jack-o'-lantern guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/turnip-jack-o-lantern/) shows you how. For words to say during any of these, see our [Samhain greetings and blessings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/samhain-blessings/). ## Samhain Ritual Safety Keep candles in sturdy, fireproof holders, away from curtains, dried leaves, and pets, and never leave a lit candle or burning herbs unattended. Burn paper only in a fireproof dish, and open a window when you burn incense, sage, or palo santo. Daffodil and tulip bulbs are poisonous to cats and dogs, so plant them where pets can't dig them up. If scrying or spirit work ever leaves you feeling uneasy, stop, turn on the lights, and ground yourself by eating something and touching the earth. Samhain can bring up grief, especially in a year when you've lost someone. Magic walks alongside care, never in place of it, so if you're struggling, reach out to someone you trust or someone trained to help. ## Samhain Ritual FAQ ### What do you do on Samhain night? On Samhain night, many people honor their ancestors with a candle, an altar, or a silent supper, leave offerings for the dead, practice divination, and set intentions for the new year. Others carve lanterns, light bonfires, or simply share a meal with family. ### What is a simple Samhain ritual? A simple Samhain ritual is to light a candle after dark beside a photo of someone you've lost, say their name out loud, and spend a few minutes remembering them. Leave a small offering, such as bread or an apple, out overnight. ### Can I do a Samhain ritual alone? Yes, you can do a Samhain ritual alone, and many practitioners do. Every ritual on this page works for one person. ### Do I have to cast a circle for a Samhain ritual? You don't have to cast a circle for a Samhain ritual, but many practitioners like to, especially for spirit work and divination, because it creates a protected space. A short, simple ritual like the candle ritual doesn't need one. ### What color candles are used for Samhain? Black candles are used at Samhain for protection and for releasing the old year, and white candles are used for new beginnings and for guiding the spirits of the dead. Orange and purple candles are also popular. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) explains each color. ### Can I do a Samhain ritual if I'm not Wiccan? Yes. People from many paths, including eclectic witches, Celtic pagans, and people simply honoring their family's heritage, mark Samhain with ritual. Honoring your ancestors and closing out the year fit almost any practice. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [What Is Samhain? Meaning, History, Traditions, and Symbols](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) **Published:** September 23, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Samhain is the old Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest and the start of winter, held from sunset on October 31 to November 1. Here is what it means, where it comes from, and how people celebrate it today. **Content:** Samhain is the Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest and the start of winter, held from sunset on October 31 to sunset on November 1. In Ireland and Scotland it was the night the dead came home and the fairy folk walked abroad, and much of what we now call Halloween grew out of it. Today Samhain is also one of the eight sabbats on the modern pagan Wheel of the Year, and for many practitioners it is the most important night of the whole year. Say it "SOW-in," like the word for a mother pig, and our [Samhain pronunciation guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-pronunciation/) covers the Irish, Scottish, and Welsh versions if you want to hear them. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year) ## What Is Samhain? Samhain is the old Irish and Scottish feast that closes the light half of the year and opens the dark half. It was a working holiday as much as a sacred one: the cattle came down from the summer pastures, the animals that could not be fed through winter were slaughtered, and the last of the harvest went into storage. With the food put by and the long nights arriving, it was also a time for great gatherings, feasting, and fires. It was a spiritual threshold, too. People believed the boundary between this world and the Otherworld was easy to cross at Samhain, so the dead visited the homes they had lived in and the [Aos Sí](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aos_S%C3%AD), the spirits of the land and the fairy folk, came out of their mounds. Food and drink were left out for both. [Samhain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain) is one of four Gaelic seasonal festivals, along with Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh. Our guide to the [pagan holidays and the Wheel of the Year](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-are-the-pagan-holidays/) shows where it sits among all eight sabbats. ## What Does Samhain Mean? Samhain is the Irish name for the festival and for the month of November, and its oldest form, Old Irish *samain*, is usually read as "summer's end." That reading comes from the Proto-Indo-European root for "summer," and it is the meaning you will see most often. Linguists do not all agree, though. Some point out that it is strange to name a winter feast after summer, and the scholars Xavier Delamarre and Ranko Matasović have proposed a Proto-Celtic root, *samoni-*, meaning "assembly" or "coming together." Delamarre suggested the festival was an assembly of the living and the dead, which fits the night beautifully. The word is very old either way. The [Coligny calendar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coligny_calendar), a bronze Gaulish calendar from the 2nd century CE, names a month SAMON and marks "the three nights of Samon" within it. In modern Irish, *Samhain* is still the word for November, Halloween night is *Oíche Shamhna*, and the Manx Gaelic name is *Sauin*. ## When Is Samhain 2026? Samhain 2026 begins at sunset on Saturday, October 31, and ends at sunset on Sunday, November 1. The Gaelic day began at sundown, which is why the celebration starts on the evening before the date. - **Northern Hemisphere:** Sunset October 31 to sunset November 1, 2026. - **Southern Hemisphere:** Many pagans keep Samhain from April 30 to May 1, when their own autumn turns to winter. - **The astronomical date:** Some practitioners prefer the true cross-quarter day, the halfway point between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice, which falls around November 7. Samhain also lands in the middle of Scorpio season, and our [Scorpio season guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/) lists every big sky event around it. ## The History of Samhain Samhain is mentioned in the earliest Irish literature we have, from the 9th century onward. The 10th-century tale [Tochmarc Emire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tochmarc_Emire) lists it first among the four great seasonal festivals, and many of the most dramatic stories in Irish mythology happen on Samhain night: battles, deaths, and visits to and from the Otherworld. It was a festival of kings and crowds. The great Feast of Tara was held at Samhain, and the 17th-century historian Geoffrey Keating wrote that druids lit a sacred bonfire on [Tlachtga, the Hill of Ward](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_of_Ward), with every other fire in the region put out and relit from it. Even older than the stories, the [Mound of the Hostages](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mound_of_the_Hostages) on the Hill of Tara, a Neolithic passage tomb, is aligned with the sunrise around Samhain and Imbolc. ### Was Samhain the Celtic New Year? Samhain is often called the Celtic New Year, but the evidence for that is thin. The idea came from the 19th-century scholar [John Rhys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rh%C5%B7s), and James Frazer made it famous in *The Golden Bough*, although Frazer himself admitted the evidence was inconclusive. The historian [Ronald Hutton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Hutton) calls that evidence "flimsy." What we can say for sure is that Samhain opened the winter half of the year and began the Irish list of festivals. Whether you treat it as New Year's Eve is up to you, and plenty of modern practitioners do. ### The Aos Sí and the Returning Dead Samhain was the night the doors between the worlds stood open. The Aos Sí could pass into our world more easily, and people left them food and drink so the household would come safely through the winter. Many scholars see these fairy folk as the old gods of Ireland, remembered in a smaller form. The dead came home too. Families set places at the table for the people they had lost, and in Ireland Halloween was sometimes called "ghost night." This is the root of the [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/), a meal eaten in total silence with a plate and chair set for the dead. ## Is Samhain the Same as Halloween? Samhain is not the same as Halloween, but Halloween grew from it. Halloween is All Hallows' Eve, the night before the Christian All Saints' Day, and over the centuries the two holidays sat on the same night and shared their customs. The Christian calendar met Samhain in stages. By 835, the Frankish Empire had made November 1 [All Saints' Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints%27_Day), and in the 11th century November 2 became [All Souls' Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls%27_Day), the day for praying for the dead. Scholars still debate whether the church chose November 1 because of Samhain; Hutton thinks the date has a Germanic origin instead. Either way, the old customs and the new feasts blended in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried those customs to North America in the 19th century. Their turnip lanterns became pumpkin [jack-o'-lanterns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o%27-lantern), and their costumed guising became [trick-or-treating](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trick-or-treating). ## Is Samhain a Demon or a God? Samhain is not a demon or a god; it is the name of a festival and a month. There is no Celtic "Lord of the Dead" called Samhain anywhere in medieval Irish writing. The idea comes from [Charles Vallancey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Vallancey), an 18th-century British army surveyor with a lot of creative theories about Irish history. In 1786 he wrote about a death god named "Saman," and even his contemporaries mocked the work. The [story of how the myth spread](https://irishmyths.com/2022/08/27/god-of-samhain/) is a good one: it was repeated in Halloween books well into the 20th century, and later in pamphlets warning families away from Halloween. The real death figures of Irish tradition have their own names, such as Donn, the lord of the house of the dead, and the [Morrígan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morr%C3%ADgan), who meets the Dagda at Samhain in the tale [*Cath Maige Tuired*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cath_Maige_Tuired). ## Samhain Traditions The oldest Samhain traditions are bonfires, food for the dead, divination, guising, and carved lanterns. Most of them were still alive in rural Ireland and Scotland in the 1800s, and the [National Museum of Ireland](https://source.museum.ie/en-IE/News/2023/Ghost-turnips,-pucas,-fortune-telling-and-evil-abd) holds examples of several. - **Bonfires:** Communities lit great fires on hilltops, and people believed their smoke and flame had protective and cleansing powers. In some places household hearths were put out and relit from the bonfire. - **A place for the dead:** Families set places at the table and left food and drink out for returning souls. - **Divination:** Samhain was the night for reading the future, mostly about love and marriage. Two hazelnuts were set in the fire side by side for a couple, and if they burned quietly together the match was a good one. [Apple bobbing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_bobbing) and peeling an apple in one long strip to see the shape of a sweetheart's initial come from the same night. - **Barmbrack:** This fruit bread was baked with small tokens inside, and the slice you got told your fortune. A ring meant marriage within the year, and a coin meant wealth. Our [guide to Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/) covers more traditional foods. - **Guising:** From at least 16th-century Scotland, people went door to door in costume, reciting verses or performing in exchange for food. Disguise kept you safe from any spirits about, or let you play one. - **Turnip lanterns:** In Ireland and the Scottish Highlands, people hollowed turnips and carved faces in them to carry as lanterns. Turnips are much harder to carve than pumpkins, and the results look much spookier. Our guide to [turnip jack-o'-lanterns](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/turnip-jack-o-lantern/) covers their history and how to carve one. - **Souling:** In England, the poor went "souling" for [soul cakes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_cake), small spiced cakes given in return for prayers for the household's dead. ## Samhain Today: The Witches' New Year For many modern witches and Wiccans, Samhain is the Witches' New Year and the most important sabbat on the Wheel of the Year. [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca) counts it among the four greater sabbats, and the Witches' New Year name grew from the old Celtic New Year idea. Most of all, Samhain is the night for the ancestors. Many practitioners believe [the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/the-veil-is-thin/) at Samhain, which makes it the best night of the year for speaking with the people you have lost, for spirit work, and for divination. If you have ever felt a presence in the room on October 31, you are in very good company. Different paths keep the night in different ways. [Celtic Reconstructionist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_neopaganism) pagans aim to follow the historical customs closely, and some open a west-facing window or door and set a candle there to guide the dead home. Eclectic witches might combine an ancestor altar, a tarot reading, and a horror movie, and that is a perfectly good Samhain too. ## Samhain Symbols and Correspondences The main Samhain symbols are the turnip or pumpkin lantern, the bonfire, apples, nuts, the besom, and the cauldron. Most correspondences below come from modern practice built on the old harvest and ancestor themes, so use the ones that speak to you. | Correspondence | Samhain associations | |---|---| | Colors | Black for the dark half of the year and protection, orange for the last of the harvest and the fire, and deep purple or silver for spirit work and the ancestors. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) explains each one. | | Foods | Apples, pomegranates, hazelnuts, pumpkins, turnips, root vegetables, barmbrack, soul cakes, and anything your ancestors loved to eat. | | Herbs | Mugwort is used for dreams and divination, rosemary is for remembrance, sage and bay are for cleansing, and dried autumn leaves sit on many Samhain altars. Our [mugwort guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-mugwort-mugwort-materia-magicka/) covers its traditional uses. | | Crystals | Black obsidian, black onyx, jet, and smoky quartz are used for protection and grounding, and obsidian is a favorite for scrying. | | Tools | The [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/), the [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/), a black scrying mirror or [crystal ball](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/), [spirit boards](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/ouija-board/), and [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) for protection. | | Animals | The [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), the raven, the owl, the bat, and the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/). | | Deities | Many modern practitioners honor the Morrígan, the Cailleach, and [Hecate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hecate-goddess-symbols/) at Samhain, along with their own ancestors. | If you want to gather any of these, the [Samhain Shop](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year) has cauldrons, besoms, black candles, and spirit boards together in one place, and our [divination tools](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/divination-psychic-abilities?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year) are a good start for the night's readings. ## How to Celebrate Samhain You can celebrate Samhain by honoring your ancestors, holding a quiet ritual, reading the future, or keeping the old customs with friends and family. You can do one of these or all of them, and lighting a single candle for someone you miss is a complete Samhain on its own. - **Build an ancestor altar.** Set out photos, heirlooms, and a candle for the people you have lost. Our [Samhain altar guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) has photos and ideas. - **Leave an offering.** Bread, apples, a glass of something your grandmother liked, or a plate from dinner all work. Here are [13 traditional Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/). - **Hold a dumb supper.** Eat a meal in silence with an empty place set for the dead. The [dumb supper guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) walks you through it step by step. - **Do an ancestor ritual.** Our [Samhain ancestor ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/samhain-ritual-ancestors/) is a simple way to connect with your spirit family. - **Try divination.** Pull tarot cards for the year ahead, scry in a dark mirror or bowl of water, or play the old hazelnut and apple games. - **Protect your home.** Sweep the threshold with a besom or lay a line of black salt. - **Carve a turnip lantern.** Our [turnip jack-o'-lantern guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/turnip-jack-o-lantern/) walks you through it. It takes longer than a pumpkin, and it puts you right back in a 19th-century Irish kitchen. - **Light a fire.** A bonfire, a fire pit, or a candle in the window keeps the oldest Samhain custom of all. When you light a candle for your ancestors, you can say a short verse like this one: > *By this flame I call you near,* > *Ones I love, be welcome here.* Samhain is a night for remembering. Whether you set a full table or light one small candle, the people who came before you are part of the night again. ## Happy Samhain: Samhain Greetings The most common Samhain greetings are "Happy Samhain" and "Blessed Samhain." In Irish, you can say *Oíche Shamhna shona duit*, which means "Happy Samhain night to you." Some people also wish each other a happy new year on Samhain, since so many practitioners keep it as the Witches' New Year. For longer blessings to write in cards or say at the table, see our [13 Samhain blessings and chants](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/samhain-blessings/). ## Samhain FAQ ### Is Samhain the same as Halloween? Samhain is not the same as Halloween, but it is Halloween's oldest ancestor. Halloween began as All Hallows' Eve, the night before All Saints' Day, and it took on the Samhain customs of guising, lanterns, and divination in Ireland and Scotland. ### When is Samhain 2026? Samhain 2026 runs from sunset on Saturday, October 31, to sunset on Sunday, November 1. In the Southern Hemisphere, many pagans celebrate it on April 30 to May 1 instead. ### Is Samhain a pagan holiday? Samhain is a pagan holiday in its roots, since it was celebrated in Gaelic Ireland and Scotland long before Christianity arrived. Today it is one of the eight sabbats that modern pagans, Wiccans, and witches celebrate. ### Is Samhain a demon? Samhain is not a demon or a god. The "Lord of the Dead" named Samhain was invented by the antiquarian Charles Vallancey in the 18th century, and no medieval Irish source mentions him. ### Do you have to be pagan to celebrate Samhain? You do not have to be pagan to celebrate Samhain. Anyone can honor their ancestors, light a candle for the dead, or keep the old harvest customs, and many people with Irish or Scottish family roots celebrate it as part of their heritage. ### What do you eat on Samhain? Traditional Samhain foods include barmbrack, apples, hazelnuts, root vegetables, colcannon, and soul cakes. Many people also cook a favorite dish of someone they have lost and set a plate aside for them. ### Is Samhain the same as Día de los Muertos? Samhain and Día de los Muertos are separate holidays that share a season and a love for the dead. Día de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration held on November 1 and 2, with Indigenous and Catholic roots, and its customs are best learned from the families and communities who keep them. ### Why is the veil thin at Samhain? Many practitioners believe the veil is thin at Samhain because it is the turning point between the light and dark halves of the year. In Gaelic tradition, it was the night the Otherworld opened, the dead came home, and the Aos Sí walked among the living. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** samhain --- ### [Candle Flame Meaning: How to Read Your Candle, Starting With the Wick](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-flame-meaning/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A wild candle flame usually means the wick is too long. Here is how to rule out the physical causes first, then what high, low, flickering, crackling, and smoking flames, soot, and wax are traditionally read to mean. **Content:** A candle flame's meaning starts with the wick. A flame that's too high, flickering, or smoking almost always has a physical cause first: a wick that's too long, a draft, or oils and herbs on a dressed candle. Many practitioners only read a flame for messages after they've ruled those out, because a steady candle in a still room that suddenly flares or dances is the kind of thing worth paying attention to. This guide covers both sides for each flame sign: what to check first, and what the flame is traditionally read to mean when the physical causes don't explain it. ## How a Candle Flame Works A candle flame burns wax, not the wick. The flame's heat melts the wax near the wick, the liquid wax climbs the wick by capillary action, and the heat turns it into a hot gas that burns. The blue zone at the base of the flame is where the wax vapor starts breaking apart, and the bright yellow part above it is where the carbon glows as it burns ([National Candle Association](https://candles.org/candle-science/)). That's why a flame is so sensitive. When it gets too little or too much air or fuel, it flickers or flares, and some of the carbon escapes unburned as soot, the black wisp you see when a candle smokes. Almost every "flame message" begins with something changing that balance of air and fuel. ## Check These First: The Physical Causes Before you read anything into a flame, run through this list: 1. **Is the wick trimmed to 1/4 inch?** A long wick pulls up more wax than the flame can burn cleanly, which makes a tall, wild, smoky flame. Trim the wick to 1/4 inch before every burn ([National Candle Association](https://candles.org/candle-safety/)). Our guide on [how to trim a candle wick](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-trim-candle-wick/) walks through it. 2. **Is there a draft?** Heating and cooling vents, ceiling fans, open windows, doorways, and people walking past all push air at a flame. Even your own breath while you work can do it. 3. **Is the candle dressed?** Oils, glitter, and herbs on or around a candle burn unevenly. They can make the flame flare, crackle, spit, and smoke. 4. **Has it burned too long?** After a few hours, carbon can build up on the tip of the wick in a little black "mushroom," which makes the flame larger and smokier. 5. **Is the wick the right size?** A wick that's too small for the candle drowns in its own wax, and one that's too big burns hot and high. If the wick is trimmed, the room is still, the candle is plain, and it's been burning for less than an hour, then a flame that changes suddenly is a mystery worth solving. That's where traditional flame reading comes in. ## Candle Flame Meanings Each flame sign below starts with the most common physical cause. The traditional readings come from candle magic and folk practice, where reading fire is one of the oldest forms of divination, called [pyromancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyromancy). They're how many practitioners interpret a flame, not fixed rules, so trust your own sense of the working, too. ### High or Tall Flame **Check first:** a long or mushroomed wick, a draft, or oil on the candle. Trim the wick and move the candle away from moving air. **If you've ruled those out:** a strong, tall flame is traditionally read as a lot of energy going into the working. Many practitioners see it as a sign the spell is powerful and moving quickly, or that what you're working on has strong momentum behind it. ### Low or Weak Flame **Check first:** a wick that's trimmed too short, a wick drowning in a deep pool of wax, or a candle tunneling down its center. Pour off a little melted wax or relight after the wax firms up. **If you've ruled those out:** a small, struggling flame is often read as resistance. The working may be meeting opposition, the timing may be off, or the goal may need more of your own effort to move. ### Flickering or Dancing Flame **Check first:** drafts. A flame in a still room shouldn't move much, so look for vents, fans, open doors, and people walking past. **If you've ruled those out:** a flame that flickers or dances in still air is one of the signs practitioners talk about most. Many read it as spirit presence or communication, a message trying to come through, or energy moving and shifting around the working. A flame that jumps and sputters is sometimes read as an unsettled or argumentative energy. ### Crackling or Popping Flame **Check first:** herbs, glitter, or oil on the candle, moisture in the wick, or a tiny air bubble in the wax. These all pop as they burn. **If you've ruled those out:** a plain candle that crackles is traditionally read as communication: someone talking about you, a message arriving, or opposition speaking up against the working. ### Smoking Flame or Black Smoke **Check first:** a long wick, a draft, or oil and herbs on the candle. Black smoke is unburned soot, and it's the clearest sign the flame is getting too much fuel or uneven air. **If you've ruled those out:** black smoke is often read as obstacles or negativity being burned away, which is why it's common in uncrossing and protection work. White or pale smoke is usually read as a positive sign that your intention is rising cleanly. ### Flame Leaning in One Direction **Check first:** a draft, or a candle that isn't standing straight. **If you've ruled those out:** some practitioners read the direction of the lean. A flame leaning toward you is read as the working coming back to you, and one leaning away as energy going out toward its target or toward someone else. ### Candle Won't Light or Keeps Going Out **Check first:** a wet, short, or drowned wick, a draft, or a candle that's burned down low in its container where the flame can't get enough air. **If you've ruled those out:** a candle that refuses to stay lit is often read as "not now." The timing may be wrong, the working may not be needed, or it may already be complete. ### Two Flames or a Split Wick **Check first:** a split or frayed wick, or a bit of debris that caught fire next to the wick. Trim it back to a single wick. **If you've ruled those out:** a second flame is sometimes read as two paths opening, or another person being involved in the situation you're working on. ## Candle Wax and Soot Meanings When a candle finishes, many practitioners look at what's left behind, especially with glass-encased candles like seven-day candles. The same rule applies: check the physical cause first. - **Black soot on the glass.** Usually a long wick, a draft, or oils and herbs added to the candle. If none of those apply, heavy black soot is traditionally read as a lot of negativity or opposition being burned through. Soot near the top that clears as the candle burns down is often read as obstacles breaking up over time. - **Clean, clear glass.** A clean burn is usually read as the working going smoothly, with nothing standing in its way. - **Wax tunneling down the center.** Usually a first burn that was too short, so the wax never melted all the way to the edges, or a wick that's too small. Read spiritually, a tunnel can mean the working stayed narrowly focused, or that something is closing in around it. - **Wax dripping down one side.** Usually a draft, an uneven surface, or a candle standing at an angle. If those don't apply, practitioners sometimes read the side the wax runs down, and the drips themselves are often read as tears, grief, or release. - **A candle that burns very fast.** Usually a draft, a thin or small candle, a long wick, or soft wax. Read spiritually, it's often taken as a sign the working is manifesting quickly. - **Leftover wax shapes.** Many practitioners look for shapes in the melted wax, the way people read tea leaves. A heart, a door, an animal, or a letter can all hold meaning for the person reading. - **Cracked or broken glass.** This is almost always heat stress from a flame that got too hot or too close to the glass, and it's a safety problem first. Put the candle out right away. Some practitioners read a broken jar as strong opposition, or as protection taking a hit meant for you. When you're done reading the candle, our guide to [disposing of spell candles](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/dispose-spell-candles-bury/) covers what to do with the remains. ## Candle Safety Basics Reading a flame means watching it closely, which is also the best way to keep a candle safe. These come from the [National Candle Association](https://candles.org/candle-safety/): - **Never leave a burning candle unattended,** including a seven-day candle. Put it out when you leave the room or go to sleep, and relight it later. - **Trim the wick to 1/4 inch** before every burn. - **Keep candles out of drafts** and away from anything that can catch fire, like curtains, books, and dried herbs. - **Keep multiple candles at least 3 inches apart** so they don't melt each other. - **Stop burning when 1/2 inch of wax remains** in a container. - **Burn candles on a heat-safe surface** or in a sturdy holder or dish that catches drips. A [candle snuffer](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candle-snuffers?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-flame-meaning) puts a flame out without blowing wax around or sending up a big plume of smoke, and many practitioners prefer it for ritual work. ## How to Read a Candle Flame To get the clearest reading, give the candle a fair start: 1. **Choose a still spot.** Set the candle away from vents, fans, windows, and doorways. 2. **Trim the wick** to 1/4 inch and clear away any loose bits of wick or debris. 3. **Note the conditions.** Write down whether the candle is dressed, what it's made of, and what time you lit it, so you can tell a physical cause from a message later. 4. **Watch the first few minutes.** A new flame settles in, so give it time before you read it. 5. **Write down what changes.** Note when the flame rises, drops, flickers, or smokes, and what you were thinking or saying at the time. A [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) or spell notebook works well for this. For choosing your candle in the first place, see our guides to [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) and [how to dress a candle safely](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/). Small [chime candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-flame-meaning) usually burn down in an hour and a half to two hours, which makes them easy to watch from start to finish. ## Candle Flame FAQ ### What does it mean when a candle flame is very high? Most often, the wick is too long or there's a draft, so trim the wick to 1/4 inch and move the candle. If the flame stays high after that, practitioners traditionally read it as a lot of energy and momentum behind your working. ### What does a flickering candle flame mean spiritually? First, check for drafts from vents, fans, windows, and doorways. In still air, a flickering or dancing flame is often read as spirit presence, communication, or energy shifting around the working. ### Why is my candle flame jumping? A jumping flame usually comes from a draft, a long wick, or oils and herbs on the candle. If none of those apply, some practitioners read it as unsettled or argumentative energy. ### What does black smoke from a candle mean? Black smoke is unburned soot, usually from a long wick, a draft, or oil on the candle. If those are ruled out, it's traditionally read as obstacles or negativity being burned away. ### Is a blue candle flame normal? Yes. Every candle flame has a blue zone at its base, where the wax vapor starts to break apart before it burns. It's not a special sign by itself. ### What does it mean when a candle burns fast? A fast burn is usually a draft, a long wick, soft wax, or a small candle. When none of those explain it, it's often read as a sign the working is manifesting quickly. ### What does soot on a candle jar mean? Soot usually comes from a long wick, drafts, or added oils and herbs. If the candle was plain and the wick was trimmed, heavy soot is traditionally read as negativity or opposition being burned through. ### Is it safe to leave a seven-day candle burning? No. Never leave any candle burning unattended. Put it out when you leave or go to sleep, and relight it when you're back to keep the working going. *Featured photo: [siddharth kushwaha](https://unsplash.com/photos/7GPnPHRksDE) on Unsplash.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Red Moon Meaning: What a Blood Moon Means Spiritually and Why the Moon Turns Red](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/red-moon-meaning/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A red moon, or blood moon, happens when Earth's shadow covers the full moon during a total lunar eclipse. Here is why the moon turns red, what a blood moon means spiritually, the folklore behind it, and when to see the next one. **Content:** A red moon, often called a blood moon, is a full moon that turns copper or deep red during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth passes directly between the sun and the moon. The red color comes from sunlight bending through Earth's atmosphere, the same effect that paints sunrises and sunsets. Spiritually, many practitioners see a blood moon as a powerful time for endings, release, and transformation, and cultures around the world have told stories about it for thousands of years. The moon can also look orange or reddish when it sits low on the horizon or shines through wildfire smoke, without any eclipse at all. ## Why the Moon Turns Red ![Four photos of the March 2026 lunar eclipse in sequence, as Earth's shadow slides across the full moon until the whole moon glows dark orange-red.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lunar-eclipse-phases-797x800.jpg)The March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse in four stages, from the first bite of Earth's shadow to the full red moon. Photo: NASA/Eric Bordelon.During a total lunar eclipse, Earth blocks the sun's direct light from reaching the moon. The moon doesn't go completely dark, though. A little sunlight still bends around Earth through our atmosphere, and the air scatters away the shorter blue wavelengths and lets the longer red ones through. That leftover red light lands on the moon and gives it a copper glow. In other words, a blood moon is lit by the light of every sunrise and sunset happening on Earth at that moment ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse)). A few things worth knowing: - **It only happens at a full moon.** A lunar eclipse needs the sun, Earth, and moon lined up, which only happens when the moon is full. - **Every eclipse looks a little different.** Astronomers rate the color on the Danjon scale, from a very dark eclipse where the moon almost disappears to a bright copper-orange one. Dust and volcanic ash in the air make the moon darker. - **It's safe to watch.** Unlike a solar eclipse, you can look at a lunar eclipse with your bare eyes. - **Totality takes time.** The red phase of a total eclipse can last from a few minutes to well over an hour. ### Why the Moon Looks Red Without an Eclipse If the moon looks orange or red on an ordinary night, it's usually low on the horizon. Near the horizon, moonlight travels through much more air to reach you, and the same scattering that colors a sunset tints the moon orange. Wildfire smoke and dust can turn it a deeper red. It's the same science on a smaller scale, and many people still call it a red moon. ## What Does a Red Moon Mean Spiritually? A red moon is widely seen as a time of endings, release, and transformation. Because a blood moon is always a full moon, it carries the full moon's themes of completion and culmination, and the eclipse adds a sense of something hidden being revealed. Many practitioners treat a blood moon as a turning point: a night to let go of what's finished, face what's been in shadow, and make room for change. Here's how many practitioners read a red moon: - **Endings and release.** The full moon is already a time for letting go, and an eclipse is often seen as a stronger, faster version of that. - **Revelation.** As the light returns after totality, hidden things are said to come to the surface. - **Shadow work.** The darkened, red moon invites honest reflection on the parts of yourself you usually keep out of sight. - **Transformation.** The moon changes color and returns to itself, a picture of going through something and coming out changed. Not everyone casts spells during an eclipse. Some practitioners prefer to rest, watch, and journal, treating eclipses as unpredictable times when it's best to observe rather than push. Both approaches are common, and you can follow whichever feels right to you. ## Blood Moon Folklore Around the World Before anyone understood eclipses, a moon turning red in the night sky was hard to ignore, and many cultures explained it with a story. Here are a few, from the [Wikipedia article on lunar eclipses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse): - **Mesopotamia.** The ancient Mesopotamians believed seven demons were attacking the moon. Because an eclipse was seen as a threat to the king, they sometimes placed a stand-in on the throne so the danger would fall on him instead of the real king. - **The Inca.** The Inca believed a jaguar was attacking and eating the moon. - **China.** People rang bells and made noise to drive away a dragon or other beast trying to bite the moon. - **India.** Some Hindus bathe in the Ganges River after an eclipse, believing it can help them toward spiritual liberation. - **Ancient Greece.** Greek thinkers noticed that Earth's shadow on the moon was always curved, and used it as evidence that Earth is round. ### The Blood Moon in the Bible The phrase "blood moon" also has a biblical history. The Book of Joel says the moon will turn "into blood" before the day of the Lord, and Revelation describes the moon becoming "as blood." In 2014 and 2015, a series of four total lunar eclipses, called a tetrad, led preachers John Hagee and Mark Biltz to tie the eclipses to these verses in what became known as the [blood moon prophecy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_moon_prophecy). The tetrad passed without the events some had predicted, but it's a big reason the term "blood moon" became so popular. ## What to Do During a Blood Moon A blood moon is a full moon with extra weight, so many full moon practices work beautifully on eclipse night. Here are a few ideas: 1. **Watch it.** Step outside during totality and simply look. It's one of the most striking things the night sky does, and it costs nothing. 2. **Write what you're releasing.** Write down a habit, fear, or situation you're ready to let go of, then safely burn or tear up the paper after totality. 3. **Journal the night.** Note what you feel, see, and dream around the eclipse. Our [moon journal guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) has prompts and a free printable page. 4. **Light a red or black candle.** Red ties to the eclipse's color and to courage, and black to banishing and protection. See our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) for more. 5. **Honor your ancestors.** Set out a photo, a glass of water, and a candle, and spend a few quiet minutes with the people who came before you. 6. **Rest.** If you'd rather not work magic during an eclipse, an early night and a calm mind are a perfectly good way to mark it. Many practitioners skip charging moon water during the red phase and wait for the next full moon instead, but some do collect "eclipse water" for banishing work. If you'd like to make it, our [moon water guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) covers the basics. ### A Simple Blood Moon Release Ritual You'll need a slip of paper, a pen, a red or black candle, and a fireproof dish. 1. Before totality, light the candle and write down what you're ready to release. 2. As the moon turns red, hold the paper and say, "Red moon, take what I set free; as you return, so changed I'll be." 3. Burn the paper in the fireproof dish, or tear it into small pieces if you can't use fire. 4. When the light starts to return to the moon, blow out the candle. Bury the ashes or scraps, or throw them away outside your home. For a full step-by-step ritual on any full moon, see our [full moon ritual guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-ritual/). ## When Is the Next Blood Moon? The last total lunar eclipse was the March 3, 2026 blood moon, visible across the Americas. The next total lunar eclipse is December 31, 2028. These are the upcoming lunar eclipses, from [NASA's eclipse catalog](https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEdecade/LEdecade2021.html): | Date | Type | Length of the red phase | Where it's visible | |---|---|---|---| | February 20, 2027 | Penumbral (faint shading, no red) | None | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia | | January 12, 2028 | Partial | None | Americas, Europe, Africa | | July 6, 2028 | Partial | None | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia | | December 31, 2028 | **Total (blood moon)** | 1 hour 11 minutes | Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, Pacific | | June 26, 2029 | **Total (blood moon)** | 1 hour 42 minutes | Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East | | December 20, 2029 | **Total (blood moon)** | 54 minutes | Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia | For most of North America, the next chance to see a full blood moon is June 26, 2029. In the meantime, our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows tonight's moon phase, and our guide to [full moon names](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) covers what each month's full moon is called. ## Red Moon FAQ ### What does it mean when the moon is red? A red moon usually means a total lunar eclipse, when Earth's shadow covers the full moon and only red light reaches it. On an ordinary night, a moon low on the horizon or seen through smoke can also look orange or red. ### Is a blood moon a bad omen? Many ancient cultures saw it that way, from Mesopotamian demons to the Inca jaguar. Today, many practitioners see a blood moon as a time of release and transformation rather than danger. ### What is the spiritual meaning of a blood moon? A blood moon is linked to endings, release, revelation, and transformation. Because it's always a full moon, it carries full moon themes of completion, with the eclipse adding a sense of change. ### Why is the moon red tonight? If there's no eclipse, the moon is probably low on the horizon, where its light passes through more air, or it's shining through smoke or dust. Both scatter blue light and leave red and orange. ### Can I look at a blood moon? Yes. A lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch with your bare eyes, binoculars, or a telescope. ### When is the next blood moon? The next total lunar eclipse is December 31, 2028, visible from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The next one visible across the Americas is June 26, 2029. ### Is a blood moon the same as a Hunter's Moon? No. A blood moon is a total lunar eclipse, which can happen in any month. The Hunter's Moon is the name for the full moon after the Harvest Moon, usually in October. ### Should I do magic during a lunar eclipse? It's up to you. Some practitioners use eclipses for powerful release work, while others prefer to rest and observe. Both are common. *Featured photo: the March 3, 2026 total lunar eclipse over New Orleans, by NASA/Michael DeMocker, public domain, via [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Total_Lunar_Eclipse_2026_%E2%80%93_New_Orleans_%28MAF_20260303_LunarEclipse_01).jpg).* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Happy Samhain: Samhain Greetings, Blessings, and Chants](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/samhain-blessings/) **Published:** October 6, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The most common Samhain greetings are "Happy Samhain" and "Blessed Samhain." Here are short greetings for cards and posts, the Irish way to say it, and 13 rhyming blessings to say on Samhain night. **Content:** The most common Samhain greetings are "Happy Samhain" and "Blessed Samhain," and either one is a warm way to mark October 31. Below you'll find how to say them, short greetings for cards and posts, the Irish way to wish someone a happy Samhain night, and 13 rhyming blessings to say out loud while you light a candle, set the table for your ancestors, or close a ritual. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=samhain-blessings) ## How Do You Say Happy Samhain? You say Happy Samhain as "Happy SOW-in," since Samhain is pronounced "SOW-in" or "SAH-win," not "Sam-hain." Our [Samhain pronunciation guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-pronunciation/) has a short video if you'd like to hear it. The greetings you'll hear most are these: - **"Happy Samhain!"** This is the everyday greeting, friendly and fine for anyone. - **"Blessed Samhain."** This one is common among pagans and witches, and it carries a little more of a sense of the sacred. - **"Happy New Year!"** Many practitioners keep Samhain as the Witches' New Year, so a new year's wish fits the night too. - **"Blessed be."** This is a traditional pagan greeting and farewell that works on any sabbat. In Irish, you can say *Oíche Shamhna shona duit*, pronounced roughly "EE-ha HOW-na HUN-a ditch." It means "a happy Samhain night to you." ## Do You Say "Happy Samhain" or "Blessed Samhain"? You can say either "Happy Samhain" or "Blessed Samhain," and neither one is more correct. "Happy Samhain" is lighter and works for friends, coworkers, and social posts, and "Blessed Samhain" tends to come up in ritual, in cards to fellow pagans, and among people who keep the night as a sacred one. If you're not sure whether someone celebrates Samhain, "Happy Halloween" is always a kind fallback, since the two holidays share the night. Our guide to [what Samhain is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) explains how they're connected. ## Samhain Greetings for Cards and Posts These short Samhain greetings fit in a card, a text, or a caption. Use them as they are or change a word to make them your own. - Happy Samhain! May your ancestors walk with you tonight. - Blessed Samhain, and a happy new year to you and yours. - Wishing you a warm hearth and a thin veil this Samhain. - May the light you carry see you through the dark half of the year. - Blessed Samhain to you and all your kin, the living and the gone. - May your table be full and your ancestors feel welcome tonight. - Happy Samhain! Here's to the people we miss and the stories we keep telling. - Happy Witches' New Year! May the turning of the wheel bring you everything you're ready for. - On this night when the veil is thin, may you feel close to everyone you love. ## Samhain Blessings and Chants These 13 Samhain blessings are written to be said out loud, alone or with others. Each one rhymes so it's easy to remember, and seven of them come with a short video of me reading them. ### Ancestor's Embrace > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")Samhain Blessing Pt. 1 🧡 Ancestor's Embrace [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#wiccancraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccancraft?refer=embed "wiccancraft") > > [♬ this feeling - Øneheart](https://www.tiktok.com/music/this-feeling-7059566883019687938?refer=embed "♬ this feeling - Øneheart") > *As the veil thins, our ancestors near,* > *With their wisdom whispered in the seer's ear.* > *Blessings of Samhain, as we remember you,* > *Guide our paths, in all we pursue.* ### Cycle's Turn > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")Samhain Blessings Pt. 2 🧡 Cycles Turn [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#wiccancraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccancraft?refer=embed "wiccancraft") [\#witchtok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchtok?refer=embed "witchtok") [\#wiccantok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccantok?refer=embed "wiccantok") [\#halloween](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/halloween?refer=embed "halloween") > > [♬ this feeling - Øneheart](https://www.tiktok.com/music/this-feeling-7059566883019687938?refer=embed "♬ this feeling - Øneheart") > *As the Wheel of the Year takes its final spin,* > *Let the old pass away and the new begin.* > *Blessings of rebirth, as the dark takes hold,* > *In the cauldron's depths, let mysteries unfold.* ### Harvest's End > *The fields are bare, the harvest in,* > *The long, dark half of the year begins.* > *For every gift the year has grown,* > *We give our thanks and bless our home.* ### Spirit's Dance > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")Samhain Blessing Chant Pt. 3 🧡 Spirit's Dance [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#wiccancraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccancraft?refer=embed "wiccancraft") [\#witchtok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchtok?refer=embed "witchtok") [\#halloween](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/halloween?refer=embed "halloween") [\#babywitchesoftiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/babywitchesoftiktok?refer=embed "babywitchesoftiktok") > > [♬ this feeling - Øneheart](https://www.tiktok.com/music/this-feeling-7059566883019687938?refer=embed "♬ this feeling - Øneheart") > *Spirits dance 'neath the moon's pale light,* > *Shadows play, reveling in the night.* > *Blessings of connection, of memories old and new,* > *May this Samhain night bring insights true.* ### Candle's Glow > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")Samhain Blessing Pt. 4 🧡 Candle's Glow [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#wiccancraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccancraft?refer=embed "wiccancraft") [\#witchtok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchtok?refer=embed "witchtok") > > [♬ this feeling - Øneheart](https://www.tiktok.com/music/this-feeling-7059566883019687938?refer=embed "♬ this feeling - Øneheart") > *By the glow of candles, our intentions set,* > *For love, for peace, for dreams soon to be met.* > *Samhain's light, guide us through the night,* > *To the dawning day and the sun's first light.* ### Wisdom's Call > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")[\#Samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") Chant Pt. 5 🧡 Wisdom's Call [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#witchtok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchtok?refer=embed "witchtok") [\#witchcraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchcraft?refer=embed "witchcraft") > > [♬ this feeling - Øneheart](https://www.tiktok.com/music/this-feeling-7059566883019687938?refer=embed "♬ this feeling - Øneheart") > *Owls in flight and raven's cry,* > *Whisper secrets of the sky.* > *Blessings of knowledge, old and profound,* > *May this Samhain's wisdom be unbound.* ### Nature's Rest > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")Samhain Ritual Chant Pt. 6 🧡 Nature's Rest [\#Samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#witchtok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchtok?refer=embed "witchtok") [\#witchcraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchcraft?refer=embed "witchcraft") [\#wiccancraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccancraft?refer=embed "wiccancraft") [\#spookyszn](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/spookyszn?refer=embed "spookyszn") [\#allhallowseve](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/allhallowseve?refer=embed "allhallowseve") [\#wiccantok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccantok?refer=embed "wiccantok") > > [♬ this feeling - Øneheart](https://www.tiktok.com/music/this-feeling-7059566883019687938?refer=embed "♬ this feeling - Øneheart") > *As trees stand bare and flowers fade,* > *Nature retreats into winter's shade.* > *Blessings of rest, of introspective nights,* > *Recharge our souls for the coming light.* ### Fireside Warmth > [@plentifulearth](https://www.tiktok.com/@plentifulearth?refer=embed "@plentifulearth")Samhain Chant No 7 🔥 Fireside Warmth [\#manifest](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/manifest?refer=embed "manifest") [\#lawofattraction](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lawofattraction?refer=embed "lawofattraction") [\#Samhain](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhain?refer=embed "samhain") [\#samhainseason](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/samhainseason?refer=embed "samhainseason") [\#witchtok](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchtok?refer=embed "witchtok") [\#witchcraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/witchcraft?refer=embed "witchcraft") [\#wiccancraft](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccancraft?refer=embed "wiccancraft") [\#wiccanwitch](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wiccanwitch?refer=embed "wiccanwitch") > > [♬ Aesthetic - Tollan Kim](https://www.tiktok.com/music/Aesthetic-7072513628145977346?refer=embed "♬ Aesthetic - Tollan Kim") > *By the fireside, stories are told,* > *Of brave deeds, love, and heroes of old.* > *Samhain blessings, as we gather close,* > *Cherishing the warmth, as the cold wind blows.* ### Protection's Shield > *While spirits walk this Samhain night,* > *Keep this house in warmth and light.* > *Guard the door and guard the hearth,* > *And every step we take on earth.* ### Dreamer's Vision > *In dreams tonight I'll travel far,* > *Beyond the moon, beyond the stars.* > *Let what I see be clear and true,* > *And bring me home when dreams are through.* ### Transformation's Power > *From fallen leaves the new will grow,* > *As roots drink deep in the dark below.* > *What I release, I leave behind,* > *And carry forward peace of mind.* ### Love's Embrace > *To loved ones lost, but never truly gone,* > *In our hearts, your memory lives on.* > *Blessings of love, undying and true,* > *This Samhain, we honor and remember you.* ### Circle's Seal > *As we close our circle, hand in hand,* > *Blessings spread across the land.* > *May Samhain's magic, potent and deep,* > *Guard us safe, in wake and sleep.* ## How to Use a Samhain Blessing You can say a Samhain blessing any time you want to mark the night: when you light a candle for someone you've lost, when you sit down to eat, or when you close a ritual. A few ideas: - **At an ancestor altar.** Light a candle beside their photos and say Ancestor's Embrace or Love's Embrace. Our [Samhain altar guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) has ideas for setting one up. - **Before a dumb supper.** If you're holding a silent meal with the ancestors, say one blessing before the silence begins. Our guide to the [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) explains how to hold one from the first candle to the last bell. - **With an offering.** Say Harvest's End as you set out bread, apples, or a plate from dinner. Here are [13 traditional Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/). - **At the door.** Say Protection's Shield as you light a lantern in the window or on the step. - **Before sleep.** Say Dreamer's Vision if you'd like to remember your dreams on Samhain night. - **To close a ritual.** Circle's Seal works well as the last words of any Samhain gathering. ## Samhain Greetings FAQ ### What do you say on Samhain? On Samhain, people usually say "Happy Samhain" or "Blessed Samhain." Some also wish each other a happy new year, since many practitioners keep Samhain as the Witches' New Year. ### Do you say happy Samhain? Yes, "Happy Samhain" is a common and friendly greeting for October 31. "Blessed Samhain" is the other popular choice, especially among pagans and witches. ### How do you say happy Samhain in Irish? In Irish, you can say *Oíche Shamhna shona duit*, pronounced roughly "EE-ha HOW-na HUN-a ditch." It means "a happy Samhain night to you." ### What is a Samhain blessing? A Samhain blessing is a short verse said on Samhain to honor the dead, give thanks for the harvest, or ask for protection through the winter. Many are written to rhyme so they're easy to remember and say aloud. ### What does "Blessed be" mean? "Blessed be" is a pagan greeting and farewell that wishes the other person well. It's common in Wicca and modern witchcraft and works on Samhain or any other sabbat. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Samhain Pronunciation: How to Say Samhain the Gaelic Way](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-pronunciation/) **Published:** October 29, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Samhain is pronounced "SOW-in" or "SAH-win." Here is why the spelling looks so different from the sound, how it's said in Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx, and what Wales calls the same night. **Content:** Samhain is pronounced "SOW-in," with "sow" rhyming with "cow," or "SAH-win." Both are correct, and both are close to how the word sounds in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. The one pronunciation that gives people away is "Sam-hain," which is what the spelling suggests to an English reader but not how the word has ever been said. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=samhain-pronunciation) ## How Do You Pronounce Samhain? You pronounce Samhain "SOW-in" or "SAH-win." The "mh" in the middle doesn't make an "m" or an "h" sound at all, and the word has two short syllables, or nearly one when Irish speakers say it quickly. | Language | Spelling | Pronunciation | |---|---|---| | English (most common) | Samhain | SOW-in or SAH-win | | Irish | Samhain | SOW-in, said quickly, close to one syllable | | Scottish Gaelic | Samhain | SOW-in, with a nasal "ow" | | Manx | Sauin | SOH-in | ## Why Isn't Samhain Pronounced "Sam-Hain"? Samhain isn't pronounced the way it looks because Irish spelling works differently from English. In Irish, an "h" written after a consonant changes that consonant's sound, a process called [lenition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenition). An "m" followed by "h" stops being an "m" and becomes a soft "v" or "w" sound, and in Samhain that sound melts into the vowels around it to make the "ow." The ending works the same way. The "ai" before the final "n" mostly tells an Irish reader how to say the "n," so the end of the word comes out as a short "in." Once you know that "mh" can sound like "w," a lot of Irish words start to make sense, and [Irish spelling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_orthography) feels much less like a trick. ## Samhain Pronunciation in Irish In [Irish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language), Samhain sounds like "SOW-in," said so quickly that it's nearly a single syllable. Samhain is also the ordinary Irish word for the month of November, so you'll hear it all year round in Ireland, not only at Halloween. You can hear it in our short video: Irish has three main dialects, from Ulster, Connacht, and Munster, and each says the word a little differently. The [Teanglann Irish dictionary](https://www.teanglann.ie/en/fuaim/Samhain) has a recording of Samhain in all three, which is the best way to hear the real thing. The night of October 31 is *Oíche Shamhna*, "Samhain night," pronounced "EE-ha HOW-na." Notice the same trick again: "mh" turns into the "ow" sound in the middle of *Shamhna*. ## Samhain Pronunciation in Scottish Gaelic In [Scottish Gaelic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Gaelic), Samhain is pronounced close to "SOW-in," with two clear syllables and a slightly nasal "ow." As in Irish, it's also the name of the month of November. You may see the older spelling *Samhainn* in Scottish books. ## Samhain Pronunciation in Manx In [Manx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manx_language), the language of the Isle of Man, the word is spelled *Sauin* and pronounced "SOH-in." On the Isle of Man, the night of October 31 is celebrated as [Hop-tu-Naa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop-tu-Naa), with carved turnip lanterns and songs sung door to door. Our guide to [turnip jack-o'-lanterns](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/turnip-jack-o-lantern/) has photos of Hop-tu-Naa turnips. ## What Is Samhain Called in Welsh? Samhain isn't a Welsh word, because Wales has its own name for the start of winter: [Calan Gaeaf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calan_Gaeaf), pronounced roughly "KAL-an GUY-av." It falls on November 1, and the night before, *Nos Galan Gaeaf*, was known as a "spirit night" when ghosts were said to be out walking. The other Celtic languages use the same kind of name. In Cornish it's *Kalan Gwav*, which Cornwall also celebrates as [Allantide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allantide), and in Breton it's *Kalan Goañv*. All of them mean "the first day of winter." ## Is It Wrong to Say "Sam-Hain"? Saying "Sam-hain" isn't a crime, and plenty of people say it that way for years after meeting the word in a book. People will understand you. If you'd like to say it the way Irish and Scottish speakers do, though, "SOW-in" or "SAH-win" is the way to go, and it's a small way of honoring the culture the festival comes from. ## How to Say Happy Samhain To wish someone a happy Samhain, say "Happy SOW-in" or "Blessed SOW-in." In Irish you can say *Oíche Shamhna shona duit*, pronounced roughly "EE-ha HOW-na HUN-a ditch," which means "a happy Samhain night to you." For longer wishes to write in cards or say at the table, see our [Samhain blessings and chants](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/samhain-blessings/), and our guide to [what Samhain is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) covers the festival's meaning, history, and traditions. ## Samhain Pronunciation FAQ ### How do you pronounce Samhain? Samhain is pronounced "SOW-in," rhyming with "cow-in," or "SAH-win." It is not pronounced "Sam-hain." ### Is the "h" silent in Samhain? The "h" in Samhain isn't pronounced on its own. In Irish, "mh" together makes a soft "v" or "w" sound, which blends into the vowels to make the "ow" in "SOW-in." ### Do the Irish and Scottish pronounce Samhain the same way? Irish and Scottish Gaelic speakers both say Samhain close to "SOW-in." Irish speakers tend to say it so quickly that it's almost one syllable, and Scottish Gaelic speakers give it two syllables with a nasal "ow." ### What does Samhain mean? Samhain is the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name for the festival of October 31 to November 1 and for the month of November. The name is usually read as "summer's end." ### How do you say Samhain in Welsh? Welsh doesn't use the word Samhain. The Welsh name for the first day of winter is Calan Gaeaf, pronounced roughly "KAL-an GUY-av," and the night before it is Nos Galan Gaeaf. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** samhain --- ### [Turnip Jack-o'-Lanterns: The Irish Original, Stingy Jack, and How to Carve One](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/turnip-jack-o-lantern/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Before pumpkins, jack-o'-lanterns were carved from turnips. Here is where the Irish and Scottish custom comes from, the legend of Stingy Jack, and how to carve a turnip lantern of your own. **Content:** The first jack-o'-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins. In 19th-century Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England, people hollowed out turnips on Halloween, carved faces into them, and set a candle inside to frighten passersby and keep harmful spirits away. Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the custom to North America, where the bigger, softer pumpkin took over. The old turnip lantern is smaller and much creepier, and you can still carve one yourself. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=turnip-jack-o-lantern) ## Were Jack-o'-Lanterns Originally Turnips? Yes, the original jack-o'-lanterns were turnips, along with other root vegetables like mangelwurzels and, now and then, a large potato. Carved vegetable lanterns were common in Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England through the 1800s, and they were part of the Samhain night that became Halloween. ![An early 20th-century Irish turnip lantern with hollow eyes and a gaping mouth of crooked teeth, on display at the Museum of Country Life.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/irish-turnip-lantern-museum-of-country-life-311x400.jpg "irish turnip lantern museum of country life Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Photo: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Traditional_Irish_halloween_Jack-o%27-lantern.jpg), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)The [National Museum of Ireland](https://source.museum.ie/en-IE/Collections-Research/Collection/Top-things-to-see-in-the-Irish-Folklife-Collection/Artefact/Ghost-turnip/b202e8ea-0728-4b3d-b0f1-82660fe45ce9) has one of the best surviving examples, known as the "ghost turnip." In 1943, a schoolteacher near Fintown, County Donegal, sent the museum a Halloween turnip lantern of the kind that was always made in her area around 1900. The real turnip was falling apart, so the museum's artist made a painted plaster cast of it, and the cast is on display today at the Museum of Country Life in County Mayo. It has since become famous online for how eerie it looks. The custom turns up all over the islands. In Scotland, children carried carved turnips called tumshie heads, the Isle of Man still carves turnip lanterns for [Hop-tu-Naa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop-tu-Naa) on October 31, and in Somerset, England, children carry mangelwurzel lanterns on [Punkie Night](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punkie_Night) in late October. ## Was It a Turnip or a Rutabaga? ![A traditional Cornish jack-o'-lantern carved from a purple and yellow swede, with square eyes and a toothy grin.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cornish-swede-jack-o-lantern-300x400.jpg "cornish swede jack o lantern Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Photo: [Bodrugan](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Traditional_Cornish_Jack-o%27-Lantern_made_from_a_turnip.jpg), [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)Many "turnip" lanterns were what Americans call a [rutabaga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutabaga). In Ireland and Scotland the big yellow-fleshed rutabaga is simply called a turnip, and the Scots also call it a neep. In England it usually goes by swede. Either one makes a good lantern. A rutabaga is bigger and gives you more room to carve, and a white turnip is smaller, softer, and quicker to hollow. If your grocery store only has small turnips, look for rutabagas near the potatoes, where they are often sold coated in wax. ## Why Did People Carve Turnips at Samhain? People carved turnip lanterns to stand in for the spirits that were out on Samhain night, and to keep the harmful ones away from home. Samhain was the night the dead came back to visit and the fairy folk walked abroad, and a grinning face lit from inside was meant to look like one of them. The lanterns had a few jobs. Young people carried them around to frighten their neighbors, a bit of mischief that went along with guising, the costumed door-to-door visiting that became trick-or-treating. Set on a windowsill, a turnip lantern was believed to keep unwelcome spirits from coming in. Some historians also think the glowing faces stood for the souls of the dead, since Halloween falls on the eve of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day. Our guide to [what Samhain is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) covers the festival behind all of this. ## The Legend of Stingy Jack Stingy Jack is the Irish folktale that explains where jack-o'-lanterns come from. Jack was a drunk and a trickster, sometimes a blacksmith, who fooled the Devil twice and ended up wandering the earth forever with a coal in a hollowed turnip to light his way. There is no single official version, so every storyteller tells it a little differently, but most go something like this. One night the Devil came to collect Jack's soul, and Jack asked for one last drink at the pub first. When it came time to pay, Jack talked the Devil into turning himself into a coin. Jack quickly slipped the coin into his pocket next to a small silver cross, and the Devil was trapped. Jack let him go only after the Devil promised to leave him alone for ten more years. When the ten years were up, the Devil came back. Jack asked him to climb an apple tree and pick him one last apple, and as soon as the Devil was in the branches, Jack carved a cross into the trunk. The Devil couldn't climb down past it. This time Jack made him promise never to take his soul at all. When Jack finally died, Heaven wouldn't let in such a liar and a cheat, and Hell couldn't take him because of the promise. The Devil sent him off into the dark with a single burning coal from the fires of Hell. Jack put the coal inside a turnip he had been eating, and he has been wandering ever since, a lost soul with his little lantern. People called him "Jack of the Lantern," then "Jack O'Lantern." The story has relatives across Britain. In a version from Shropshire, England, a wicked blacksmith named Will is given a coal by the Devil and wanders the marshes with it, leading travelers astray as a [will-o'-the-wisp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp). In Irish, the same wandering light is called *Seán na Gealaí*, "Jack of the moonlight." The [Stingy Jack legend](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_O%27The_Lantern) was being dramatized in print by 1851, when the Irish writer Hercules Ellis published a poem about him. ### Is Stingy Jack Real? Stingy Jack is a character from folklore, not a real person, and there is no record of an actual blacksmith or drunkard behind the story. Like many folktales, it gave people a memorable way to explain a custom they already had. ## Where the Name Jack-o'-Lantern Comes From The name jack-o'-lantern is older than the carved lantern. In the 1600s, it meant two things in England: a night watchman or any man carrying a lantern, and the [ignis fatuus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will-o%27-the-wisp), the "foolish fire" of ghostly lights seen over marshes at night. "Jack" was simply the everyday name for any ordinary man, the way we might say "some guy." The word was first used for a lantern carved from a turnip or pumpkin in 1837. The marsh lights, the wandering soul in the Stingy Jack story, and the glowing face on the windowsill all share the name, and they all share the same idea: a little light moving in the dark that may not be entirely of this world. ## Why Do We Carve Pumpkins on Halloween? We carve pumpkins on Halloween because Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the turnip lantern custom to North America in the 1800s, and the [pumpkin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumpkin), which is native to the Americas, made a far easier lantern. A pumpkin is bigger, hollow inside, and soft enough to carve with a kitchen knife, so the new country's jack-o'-lanterns quickly turned orange. At first, American pumpkin lanterns were a general harvest-season decoration, and some people made them for Thanksgiving. By the late 1800s they had become a fixture of Halloween, and newspapers were writing about carved pumpkins on October 31 by the 1860s. The custom then traveled back across the Atlantic: pumpkins became easy to buy in Ireland and Britain in the 1980s, and they mostly replaced the turnip there too. ## How to Carve a Turnip Jack-o'-Lantern ![A child holding up a carved turnip lantern by its string handle for Hop-tu-Naa on the Isle of Man.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/turnip-lantern-string-handle-300x400.jpg "turnip lantern string handle Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Photo: [Culture Vannin](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hop_tu_Naa_turnip_held_by_child.jpg)You can carve a turnip jack-o'-lantern by slicing off the top, scooping out the flesh with a sturdy spoon, carving a face with a small knife, and lighting it with a tealight. Turnip flesh is dense and hard, so expect it to take 30 minutes to an hour, and give yourself time. **What you need:** - One large, firm turnip or rutabaga, ideally one that sits flat - A sharp paring knife - A sturdy metal spoon, melon baller, or grapefruit spoon - A marker for drawing the face - A tealight candle or a battery tealight - Optional: string or thin wire for a carrying handle **Steps:** 1. Slice about half an inch off the top of the turnip to make a lid. If it wobbles, cut a thin slice off the bottom so it stands flat. 2. Cut a crisscross pattern into the exposed flesh with the paring knife, about an inch deep. This breaks up the flesh so it scoops out more easily. 3. Scoop out the loosened flesh with the spoon or melon baller, then cut and scoop again until the turnip is hollow. Leave the walls about half an inch thick so the lantern holds its shape. 4. Draw a face on the outside with the marker. Small, simple features work best, since the walls are thick and a turnip is much smaller than a pumpkin. 5. Carve along your lines with the paring knife, pushing the pieces out from the inside if they stick. 6. Cut a small hole in the lid so the heat and smoke from the candle can escape. 7. If you want a handle like the old carried lanterns, poke two holes on opposite sides near the rim and thread a length of string or wire through them. 8. Set the tealight inside, light it, and put the lid on. When the candle burns, the lid will slowly scorch and the whole house will smell faintly of roasting turnip. A few safety notes: let adults do the cutting, always cut away from your hand, and never leave a lit candle unattended. A battery tealight is the better choice for children's lanterns or anywhere near curtains. A carved turnip shrinks and wrinkles as it dries over the next several days, and many people think that makes the face even spookier. Don't throw away the flesh you scooped out. Rutabaga and turnip are good boiled and mashed with butter, salt, and pepper, the way Scotland serves "neeps," and they are just as good added to a soup or stew. ## Using a Turnip Lantern at Samhain A turnip lantern fits right into a Samhain practice, both as a protector and as a light for the dead. Many practitioners set one on a windowsill or by the front door on October 31 to keep unwelcome spirits away, the same job it did in Irish and Scottish homes. You can also set a lantern on your [Samhain altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) beside photos of your ancestors, or light one in the window during a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) to guide your loved ones home. When you light it, you can say a short verse like this one: > *Little light in turnip's keep,* > *Guard this house while others sleep.* ## Turnip Jack-o'-Lantern FAQ ### What was the original jack-o'-lantern? The original jack-o'-lantern was a carved turnip, rutabaga, or other root vegetable, made in Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England in the 1800s. Pumpkins only replaced turnips after Irish and Scottish immigrants brought the custom to North America. ### Why did the Irish carve turnips? The Irish carved turnips on Halloween to make lanterns that looked like the spirits abroad on Samhain night. They used them to frighten their neighbors and set them on windowsills to keep harmful spirits away from the house. ### What is the story of Stingy Jack? Stingy Jack is an Irish folktale about a drunk and trickster who fooled the Devil twice, once by trapping him as a coin and once by trapping him in an apple tree. When Jack died, neither Heaven nor Hell would take him, so he wanders the earth with a burning coal inside a carved turnip. ### Why do we carve pumpkins instead of turnips? We carve pumpkins because they grew everywhere in North America and are much bigger and softer than turnips, so Irish and Scottish immigrants switched to them in the 1800s. Pumpkins later became easy to buy in Ireland and Britain too, and they replaced turnips there by the 1980s. ### Is a turnip lantern made from a turnip or a rutabaga? A turnip lantern can be made from either one. In Ireland and Scotland, the large rutabaga is called a turnip, so many traditional "turnip" lanterns were actually rutabagas. ### How long does a carved turnip last? A carved turnip usually lasts several days before it shrinks and wrinkles as it dries out. Keeping it somewhere cool when it isn't lit will help it last longer. ### Is it hard to carve a turnip? Carving a turnip is harder than carving a pumpkin because the flesh is solid and dense. Cutting a crisscross pattern into the flesh before you scoop makes it much easier, and a melon baller or grapefruit spoon helps too. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Italian Horn Meaning: The Cornicello, Naples' Charm Against the Evil Eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/italian-horn/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The Italian horn, or cornicello, is a twisted red horn charm from Southern Italy worn for luck and protection against the evil eye. Here is what it means, where it comes from, the Neapolitan rules for making it work, and how to wear one. **Content:** The Italian horn, or cornicello, is a small twisted horn charm from Southern Italy, worn for good luck and protection against the evil eye, called *malocchio* in Italian. It's usually red, curved, and pointed, and it's most closely tied to Naples, where it's sold in nearly every shop in the old city and hung from rearview mirrors and front doors. In Neapolitan tradition, a horn works best when it's red, crooked with a sharp point, and given to you as a gift. For Plentiful Earth founder Aurora Moone, whose family comes from Naples and Campania, it's a piece of home. ## What Is an Italian Horn? An Italian horn is a protective amulet shaped like a long, gently twisted horn ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornicello)). Its Italian names all mean the same thing: - **Cornicello** or **cornetto:** "little horn." - **Corno:** "horn," or **corno portafortuna**, "horn that brings luck." - **Curniciello:** its name in Neapolitan. Cornicelli are made from red coral, gold, silver, terracotta, bone, or plastic, and they're worn as necklaces and charms, hung in homes and cars, and carried in pockets. They're worn across Southern Italy, especially in Campania, Calabria, Apulia, Sicily, and Abruzzo, and by Italian families all over the world. ## What Does the Italian Horn Mean? The Italian horn stands for protection, luck, strength, and fertility. Its main job is to turn away the malocchio, the evil eye: the harm that envy or a jealous look is believed to cause. Traditional belief holds that the evil eye strikes the things that grow and give life, like newborns, nursing mothers, fruit trees, and livestock, which is why the horn's old meanings of fertility and strength go hand in hand with protection. The horn's red color is part of its power. In Naples, red is the color of passion and life, and it's believed to be a strong shield against negative energy. The sculptor Lello Esposito, whose giant red horns are a landmark in Naples, told the Associated Press, "It's red because that's the color of passion" ([AP](https://srnnews.com/an-iconic-symbol-of-love-and-fortune-the-red-horn-cornicello-brings-naples-tradition-to-the-world/)). ## Where the Italian Horn Comes From The Italian horn is far older than modern Italy. Horn-shaped charms for luck and fertility were common in the ancient Roman world, and Esposito notes that the horn goes back more than 2,000 years, to the good-luck charms displayed in the shops of Pompeii. Its shape and red color are often linked to Priapus, the Roman god of fertility, and to the cornucopia, the horn of plenty. The Romans already had a male charm against the evil eye: the [fascinum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascinus), a small phallic amulet hung around children's necks. The red coral many horns are carved from was sacred to Venus, and silver to the moon goddess Luna. The cornicello is often said to look like a chili pepper, and dried red peppers are hung in some Southern Italian homes against the malocchio. But chili peppers only reached Europe after Columbus, so the horn's shape came first. Scholars think it was modeled on the long, twisted horn of an African eland rather than a curled ram's horn. ## The Rules of the Cornicello In Naples, a horn only does its job when it follows a few rules: - **It should be red,** a strong, deep red ([Napoli Sotterranea](https://www.napolisotterranea.org/en/?p=1236)). - **It should be crooked, with a sharp point,** to pierce and turn away bad luck. - **It should be a gift.** This is the most important rule. A horn you buy for yourself is said to bring no luck, so cornicelli are traditionally given by family, friends, and partners. In Naples, they've also become a popular Valentine's Day present, often decorated with tiny hearts. - **It should be handmade,** and the purists say handmade in Naples. Delia D'Alessandro, whose family workshop sits on Via San Gregorio Armeno, told the AP, "The authentic cornicello has to be handmade in Naples." - **It should be porous,** like coral or terracotta, so it can soak up the negative energy aimed at you. If you already bought one for yourself, don't worry. Many people simply ask someone they love to give it to them, or they buy two and give one away. ## Red Coral, Gold, or Silver? All three are traditional, and each has its own meaning: - **Red coral** is the classic material and the one Neapolitans still consider the most authentic. Coral carving has been a specialty of Torre del Greco, a town on the slopes of Vesuvius near Naples, for centuries. Real Mediterranean red coral is rare, expensive, and protected, so many "coral" horns are dyed bone, resin, or glass. If a red horn is very cheap, it almost certainly isn't coral. Our [turquoise guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/turquoise/) covers how to spot dyed stones. - **Gold** is the most popular choice for necklaces today, especially among Italian Americans, and it's often given to babies at baptisms. - **Silver** ties the horn to the moon, and it's often paired with other charms. - **Terracotta,** painted red, is the everyday horn you'll see in shops and markets all over Naples. ## The Corna Gesture and Other Italian Charms Against the Evil Eye The cornicello has a hand-gesture cousin, the *corna* or "horns" ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_of_the_horns)). To make it, extend your index and little fingers and fold the others down, then point your hand downward or keep it level. Italians make the corna to ward off bad luck, often when someone mentions a misfortune, sometimes with a quick "Tiè!" ("Take that!"). Pointed downward and still, it's protective. Pointed upward at a person, though, it's a well-known insult meaning "cuckold," so aim it at the ground. Other traditional Italian protections against the malocchio include: - **The cimaruta,** a silver charm shaped like a sprig of [rue](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rue/) with tiny symbols on its branches, once hung over babies' cradles ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimaruta)). - **Dried red chili peppers** hung in the kitchen. - **The olive oil test,** which shows whether someone has been struck by the malocchio. Our guide to [removing the evil eye the Italian way](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/remove-evil-eye-ritual/) walks through it step by step. The blue eye charm, or nazar, belongs to Turkish and Greek tradition rather than Italian, but many people wear it alongside a cornicello. Our [nazar guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm/) covers how to use one. ## How to Wear or Use an Italian Horn - **As a necklace or charm,** close to the body, where it can catch envy before it reaches you. Many people wear one every day for life. - **In the car,** hanging from the rearview mirror, a custom that comes from hanging horns on carriage horses to protect them on the road. - **At home,** hung near the front door to protect the household. - **For a baby,** as a traditional gift from grandparents or godparents. - **For someone you love,** given with a wish for their luck and safety, since a horn works best as a gift. For a deeper look at the malocchio and Italian protection magic, Antonio Pagliarulo's [*The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/evil-eye-historymystery-magic-by-antonio-pagliarulo?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=italian-horn) is a wonderful read by an Italian American author. ## Italian Horn Tattoo Meaning An Italian horn tattoo usually stands for protection, good luck, and pride in Italian, and often Southern Italian, heritage. Many people get one to honor a grandparent who wore a cornicello, and red is the traditional color. ## Italian Horn FAQ ### What does the Italian horn mean? The Italian horn, or cornicello, is a Southern Italian charm for good luck and protection against the malocchio, the evil eye. It also stands for strength and fertility. ### Can you buy yourself an Italian horn? Tradition says an Italian horn works best when it's given to you as a gift, and Neapolitans consider buying your own unlucky. Many people ask a loved one to give them one instead. ### Why is the Italian horn red? Red is the color of passion and life in Neapolitan tradition, and it's believed to be a strong shield against negative energy and the evil eye. ### Is the Italian horn a chili pepper? No. It looks like one, but the horn shape is far older. Chili peppers only reached Europe after Columbus, and the horn is thought to be modeled on a twisted antelope horn. ### What is the difference between a cornicello and a cornetto? There's no difference. Cornicello and cornetto both mean "little horn" in Italian, and in Neapolitan it's called curniciello. ### Is a gold or red Italian horn better? Red coral is the most traditional, and gold is the most popular for necklaces. Both are used for protection, and what matters most in tradition is that the horn is given to you as a gift. ### Can anyone wear an Italian horn? Yes. The cornicello is a folk charm for luck and protection, and it's worn and given far beyond Italy. Wearing one with knowledge of its Neapolitan roots honors the tradition. ### What is the Italian hand gesture for the evil eye? It's the corna, made by extending the index and little fingers and pointing them downward. Pointed down, it wards off bad luck. Pointed up at a person, it's an insult. *Featured photo: cornicelli for sale in Naples, by [Balou46](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:IT-neapel-curniciello.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), via Wikimedia Commons.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Rue Plant (Ruda): Spiritual Meaning, Magical Uses, and Safety](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rue/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Rue, called ruda in Spanish, is the strong-smelling herb of grace that folk practitioners from Italy to Mexico have used against the evil eye for centuries. Here is what it means, how it's used, and how to handle it safely. **Content:** Rue, called ruda in Spanish and arruda in Portuguese, is a strong-smelling Mediterranean herb that folk practitioners have used for centuries to turn away the evil eye, clear bad luck, and protect the home. Its old English name is herb of grace. You'll find it hung over Italian doorways, swept over the body in Mexican limpias, and potted by front doors in Brazil. The raw plant is toxic: fresh rue sap can blister skin in sunlight and the herb isn't safe to eat or drink, so this guide also covers how to work with it safely. ## What Is Rue? ![A low rue plant with lacy, blue-gray leaves and a few sprays of yellow flowers, growing in a grassy bed.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rue-blue-green-leaves-1067x800.jpg)Rue's blue-green, lacy leaves are the easiest way to spot it in a garden. Photo: [Forest and Kim Starr](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Starr-120403-4115-Ruta_graveolens-flowering_habit-Kula-Maui_(24842799940).jpg), [CC BY 3.0 US](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/deed.en).Rue is a small, woody perennial herb with lacy, blue-green leaves, clusters of small yellow flowers in summer, and a sharp, bitter smell when you brush against it. Its botanical name is *Ruta graveolens*, and *graveolens* is Latin for "strong-smelling" ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruta_graveolens)). It's native to the Mediterranean and the Balkans, and today it grows in gardens around the world. It belongs to the same plant family as citrus. Rue grows two to three feet tall and wide, stays evergreen where winters are mild, and has a long list of folk names: herb of grace, herb-grace, common rue, and garden rue. ### Ruda in English Ruda is the Spanish name for rue, *Ruta graveolens*. In Portuguese it's arruda, and in Italian it's ruta. If you see "ruda" on a botanica shelf, a bottle of agua de ruda, or a bundle at a market, it's the same plant. A few unrelated plants share the name: goat's rue and meadow rue are different species, and Syrian rue is a different plant altogether. When this guide says rue, it means *Ruta graveolens*. ## What Does Rue Mean Spiritually? Rue stands for protection, purification, and breaking bad luck. Above all, it's the herb practitioners reach for against the evil eye, the harm that envy or a jealous look is believed to cause. Folk tradition holds that rue's bitter smell drives off ill will the same way it drives off insects, and that a rue plant by the door keeps envy from crossing the threshold. Its English name, herb of grace, ties it to blessing and mercy. Shakespeare used rue several times, and in *Hamlet* Ophelia hands out rue and calls it "herb-grace o' Sundays." The plant's name has nothing to do with the verb "rue," meaning to regret, but poets have enjoyed pairing the two for centuries, so rue also carries a quiet note of sorrow and remembrance. ## Rue in History and Folklore Rue has been part of Mediterranean life for at least 2,000 years. Roman cooks used it as a bitter seasoning, and the Roman writers Pliny the Elder and Dioscorides both wrote about it. A few of the stories that followed it through history: - **The basilisk.** Old European lore held that rue was the one plant a basilisk's deadly breath couldn't wither, and that weasels ate rue to recover from a basilisk's bite. - **The Bible.** The Gospel of Luke (11:42) names rue among the garden herbs the Pharisees tithed. - **Sephardic Jewish tradition.** Sephardic families have long kept rue near newborns and mothers against the evil eye, and in some Sephardic synagogues ruda is passed among the congregation on Yom Kippur. - **Lithuania.** Rue is Lithuania's national herb and the herb most often sung about in Lithuanian folk songs. Brides traditionally wore rue to stand for maidenhood. - **Shakespeare.** Rue appears in *Hamlet*, *Richard II*, *The Winter's Tale*, and *All's Well That Ends Well*, almost always as a sign of grace or sorrow. All of these come from the [Wikipedia article on rue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruta_graveolens), which cites the original sources. ## How Rue Is Used Around the World Rue traveled with Mediterranean settlers to the Americas, and today it's one of the most widely used protection herbs in the world. Each tradition has its own ways of working with it. ### Italy: The Cimaruta and the Malocchio In Southern Italy, rue is a classic herb against the malocchio, the evil eye. Sprigs were hung over doorways and cradles, and the old Neapolitan [cimaruta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimaruta) charm takes its name from it: *cima di ruta* means "sprig of rue." The cimaruta is a silver charm shaped like a branching sprig of rue, with tiny symbols such as a crescent moon, a rose, and a hand at the tips of its branches, and it was worn around the neck or hung over a baby's bed for protection. It belongs to the same family of Southern Italian charms as the [Italian horn](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/italian-horn/). If Italian folk magic is your path, Mary-Grace Fahrun's [Italian Folk Magic: Rue's Kitchen Witchery](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/italian-folk-magic-by-marygrace-fahrum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rue) is built around an Italian-American family's practice. ### Mexico and Latin America: Ruda in Limpias In Mexican and Latin American folk healing, ruda is one of the main herbs in a limpia, a spiritual cleansing. A curandera sweeps a bundle of fresh herbs, often ruda with rosemary and basil, over a person's body to draw off envy, bad luck, and mal de ojo, and the same work is sometimes done with an egg, as in our [egg cleanse guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/). Agua de ruda, a rue water, is sprinkled in doorways and corners and added to floor washes. These practices are taught within families and by curanderas, and the deeper work is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. In Argentina, August 1 is the Día de la Pachamama, honoring Mother Earth, and many families keep a custom called caña con ruda: sprigs of rue soaked in cane liquor, taken in a few sips that morning for protection through the winter ([Argentina.travel](https://www.argentina.travel/novedades/cana-con-ruda-por-que-se-toma-el-1-de-agosto-y-como-es-la-celebracion-de-la-pachamama)). It's a beloved tradition, but rue is toxic, so we don't recommend drinking it. ### Brazil: Arruda by the Door In Brazil, arruda is one of the best-known protection plants. Many households keep a pot of arruda near the front door or plant it in the yard, believing it shields the home from envy and bad energy, and folk lore says a plant that suddenly wilts has taken a hit meant for the household ([Correio Braziliense](https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/cbradar/o-que-significa-colocar-arruda-dentro-de-casa/)). ### Hoodoo and American Folk Magic In hoodoo and American folk magic, rue is used for uncrossing, which means breaking a jinx or a run of bad luck someone else put on you. It goes into floor washes, protection sachets, and condition oils for dressing candles. ## Rue Magical Properties and Correspondences | Correspondence | Rue | |---|---| | Main uses | Protection, uncrossing, turning away the evil eye, purification | | Planet | Mars | | Element | Fire | | Day | Tuesday (Mars's day) | | Pairs well with | Rosemary, basil, garlic, salt, and black or red candles | Rue's Mars and Fire associations come from its sharp, defensive character, and they make it a natural fit for Tuesday protection work. For more protection herbs, see our guide to [garlic's magical properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/), or try the [Spell Ingredients Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/). ## How to Use Rue in Your Practice Here are the most common ways practitioners work with rue. None of them involve eating or drinking it. 1. **Grow a plant by the door.** A potted rue plant by the front door or a rue hedge along the walk is the oldest form of rue protection in Italy, Brazil, and much of Latin America. 2. **Hang a dried sprig.** Tie a sprig of [dried rue](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rue-ruda-aromatic-bath-herb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rue) with red thread and hang it over the front door or a baby's crib, out of reach. 3. **Sew a sachet.** Sew a pinch of dried rue into a small cloth pouch with a pinch of salt and carry it in a pocket or bag. 4. **Sprinkle rue water.** Sprinkle [rue water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rue-ruda-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rue) across a threshold or into the corners of a room, or add [rue wash](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-rue-ruda-wash?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rue) to a bucket of floor-wash water and mop from the back of the house toward the front door. 5. **Take a limpia bath.** Prepared rue washes are made for the bath. Dilute about a quarter cup of rue wash in a warm tub, soak while you focus on what you're releasing, and air dry afterward. 6. **Dress a candle.** Rub a few drops of [rue oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dram-rue-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rue) onto a black or red candle for protection or uncrossing work. 7. **Burn rue incense.** [Ruda incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sree-vani-ruda-incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rue) is an easy way to bring rue's scent into a room for cleansing. ### A Simple Rue Doorway Charm This charm uses a dried sprig of rue, about 12 inches of red thread, and a small nail or tack. 1. On a Tuesday, wrap the red thread three times around the stem of the rue sprig and tie it with three knots. 2. Hold the sprig at your front door and say, "Herb of grace above my door, keep envy out forevermore." 3. Hang the sprig above the inside of the door frame, out of reach of children and pets. 4. Replace it when it crumbles or once a year, and bury or compost the old sprig. ## Is Rue Safe? Rue is a powerful plant, and it isn't safe to eat, drink, or use carelessly on skin. A few things to know before you work with it: - **The fresh plant can burn your skin in sunlight.** Rue sap contains furocoumarins that react with sunlight and can cause phytophotodermatitis, painful, burn-like blisters that may leave dark marks for months ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruta_graveolens)). Wear gloves when you cut or handle fresh rue, and wash your hands afterward. - **Prepared rue products are made for the skin.** Rue waters and washes are prepared for ritual use on the body and in the bath, so you can use them the way the label describes. Follow the directions, dilute washes as directed, and if you steep your own bath from the dried herb, which is the raw plant, patch test first and skip strong sun on treated skin for a few hours. - **Don't drink it.** Rue tea and rue extracts can cause serious liver damage, and large amounts have caused organ failure. Searches for rue tea benefits are common, but we don't recommend taking rue internally in any form. - **Avoid it entirely during pregnancy.** Ancient writers recorded rue as a way to cause miscarriage, and pregnant people should stay away from it. - **Keep it away from pets and children.** Plant rue where pets and kids won't chew it, and hang dried sprigs out of reach. *This is spiritual practice, not medical advice. If you or a pet may have swallowed rue, call a doctor, a vet, or Poison Control.* ## How to Grow Rue Rue is an easy, low-care herb for a sunny spot. According to [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ruta-graveolens/): - **Hardiness:** USDA zones 4 to 10. - **Sun:** full sun to part shade. - **Soil:** well-drained soil; it tolerates dry, rocky ground and drought but dislikes wet soil. - **Size:** two to three feet tall and wide. - **Bonus:** deer usually leave it alone. Always wear gloves and long sleeves when you prune or harvest rue, and do it on a cloudy day or in the evening to lower the risk of skin burns. Dry sprigs by hanging them upside down in a shaded, airy spot. ## Rue FAQ ### What is ruda in English? Ruda is the Spanish name for rue, *Ruta graveolens*, a strong-smelling Mediterranean herb also called herb of grace. In Portuguese it's arruda. ### What is rue used for spiritually? Rue is used for protection, breaking bad luck, and turning away the evil eye. Practitioners grow it by the door, hang dried sprigs, sprinkle rue water, and add it to floor washes and sachets. ### Is the rue plant toxic? Yes. Rue isn't safe to eat or drink, its sap can cause burn-like blisters on skin exposed to sunlight, and pregnant people should avoid it completely. Wear gloves when you handle it. ### Can you drink rue tea? We don't recommend it. Rue can cause serious liver damage, and it's especially dangerous during pregnancy. Work with rue outside the body instead, through plants, sprigs, rue water and washes, oils, and incense. ### Why is rue called the herb of grace? Rue has been linked to grace and blessing in Christian Europe for centuries. Shakespeare used the name in *Hamlet*, where Ophelia calls rue "herb-grace o' Sundays." ### What is the cimaruta? The cimaruta is a Southern Italian silver charm shaped like a sprig of rue, with small symbols at the tips of its branches. Its name comes from *cima di ruta*, "sprig of rue," and it was worn against the evil eye. ### Where should I put rue in my house? The traditional spot is at the front door: a potted plant beside it or a dried sprig hung above it. Keep both out of reach of children and pets. ### Is goat's rue the same as rue? No. Goat's rue, meadow rue, and Syrian rue are different plants. The rue used in folk magic is common rue, *Ruta graveolens*. *Featured photo: flowering rue by [Agnieszka Kwiecień (Nova)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ruta_graveolens_Ruta_zwyczajna_2023-06-08_01.jpg), [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/), via Wikimedia Commons.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Turquoise Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Spot Fake Turquoise](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/turquoise/) **Published:** October 8, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Turquoise is the ancient sky-blue stone of protection, friendship, and honest speech. Here is what it means spiritually, how to use and care for it, how to tell real turquoise from dyed fakes, and which other crystals are most often dyed. **Content:** Turquoise is a sky-blue to green stone that practitioners have used for thousands of years for protection, friendship, honest speech, and safe travel. It's a copper mineral, prized by ancient Egyptians, Persians, Aztecs, and the peoples of the American Southwest, and it's the traditional December birthstone. Turquoise is also one of the most faked and treated stones on the market, so this guide covers how to tell real turquoise from dyed imitations, along with the other crystals most often dyed or made in a lab. ## What Is Turquoise? ![A vein of sky-blue turquoise running through tan and brown host rock, from the Cerrillos Hills of New Mexico.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/turquoise-cerrillos-vein-1130x800.jpg)A vein of turquoise in its host rock, from the Cerrillos Hills of New Mexico, at the Smithsonian. Photo: [Tim Evanson](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Turquoise_Cerillos_Smithsonian.jpg), [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/).Turquoise is an opaque mineral made of copper, aluminum, and phosphate ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turquoise)). Copper gives it its blue, and iron shifts it toward green, so turquoise ranges from robin's egg blue to apple green, often with brown or black veins of the rock it formed in, called matrix. Turquoise almost never forms visible crystals. It grows in veins and nuggets inside other rock. At 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, turquoise is fairly soft and porous, which is why so much of it is treated, and why it needs gentle care. ### Where the Name Comes From The word "turquoise" comes from the Old French for "Turkish," because the stone reached Europe through Ottoman Turkey, even though it was mined in Persia. In Persian it was called *pērōzah*, "victory," and the Aztecs called it *chalchihuitl*. ### Where Turquoise Is Found Iran has produced turquoise for at least 2,000 years, and the sky blue stone from near Nishapur is the standard all other turquoise is judged by. Ancient Egyptians mined it in the Sinai, and the American Southwest, especially Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, has turquoise mines worked by Native peoples long before European contact. Today much of the turquoise on the market also comes from China. ## Turquoise in History and Culture Turquoise is one of the oldest stones used for adornment and protection: - **Egypt:** the goddess Hathor was called "Lady of Turquoise" and watched over the Sinai turquoise mines. - **Persia:** turquoise tiles covered the domes of palaces and mosques. - **The Aztecs** set turquoise into ceremonial masks, shields, and knives. - **The American Southwest:** turquoise is sacred to the Navajo, Zuni, and Pueblo peoples, among others, and in Navajo tradition it's used for spiritual protection and blessing. These are living traditions, best learned from practitioners within them, and from Native artists. - **Many cultures** believed turquoise changed color with its wearer's health and shielded them from harm. ## Turquoise Spiritual Meaning Turquoise is a stone of protection, friendship, and honest speech. Many practitioners carry it as a travel charm, wear it to speak clearly and kindly, and give it to friends as a token of loyalty. Its sky color ties it to calm, clarity, and the open air, and its long history as an amulet across so many cultures makes it one of the most trusted protection stones of all. What turquoise symbolizes: - **Protection,** especially on journeys. - **Friendship and loyalty.** An old belief holds that turquoise is luckiest when it's given as a gift. - **Clear, honest communication,** through its tie to the throat chakra. - **Calm and balance,** from its sky-and-water color. - **Good fortune and victory,** echoing its Persian name. If you've seen turquoise in your aura, our guide to [aura colors](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/aura-colors/) covers what blue-green auras are read as. ## Turquoise Properties and Correspondences | Correspondence | Turquoise | |---|---| | Color | Sky blue to green, often with matrix | | Chakra | Throat | | Element | Earth | | Planet | Venus | | Day | Friday | | Zodiac | Sagittarius, Scorpio | | Birthstone | December | | Intentions | Protection, friendship, wisdom, communication, travel | | Mohs hardness | 5 to 6 | ### Turquoise Chakra Turquoise is the classic stone for the throat chakra, the center of speech and self-expression, and its green-tinged pieces are also used for the heart. Our [chakra crystals list](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) has stones for every chakra. ### Turquoise Zodiac Signs Turquoise is linked with Sagittarius and Scorpio, and as the December birthstone it's often given to people born in early Sagittarius and late Capricorn season. ## How to Use Turquoise - **Carry it when you travel,** in a pocket, bag, or car. - **Wear it near the throat** before a hard conversation, an interview, or a performance. - **Give it as a gift** to a friend, an old custom for loyalty and luck. - **Place it on your altar** for protection work, especially on Friday, Venus's day. - **Hold a raw piece** while journaling or meditating on what you need to say. Our [turquoise tumbled stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-turquoise-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=turquoise) are stabilized, as nearly all tumbled turquoise is, and our [raw turquoise](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-turquoise-untumbled?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=turquoise) is sold to us as natural Peruvian stone. ### How to Cleanse and Charge Turquoise Keep turquoise away from water, salt, and long sun. It's porous, and water, salt, and heat can discolor or dry it out. Cleanse it with incense or herb smoke, sound like a bell or singing bowl, or a few hours on a selenite plate, and charge it briefly in moonlight. Our [Crystal Care Checker](https://plentifulearth.com/crystal-care-checker/) shows which stones are safe in water, salt, and sun. Because turquoise contains copper, it should never go in drinking water or gem elixirs. ## Turquoise Colors and Stones Sold as "Turquoise" Real turquoise ranges from pale blue to deep sky blue to green. "Spiderweb" turquoise has a fine network of dark matrix lines, and it's especially valued in the American Southwest. Several stones are sold with "turquoise" in their name but aren't turquoise at all: - **African turquoise** is a speckled teal jasper from Africa, named for its color. It's a lovely stone in its own right, nicknamed the "evolution stone" in modern practice, like our [African turquoise palm stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/turquoise-african-palm-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=turquoise). - **Yellow turquoise** is usually a yellow jasper or serpentine. - **White turquoise** or "white buffalo" is usually howlite, a white stone with gray veins. A rare chalky white turquoise from Arizona and Nevada exists, but it's soft and needs stabilizing. - **Turquoise howlite and turquoise magnesite** are dyed stones, covered below. ## Natural, Stabilized, and Reconstituted Turquoise Most turquoise sold today has been treated in some way, and the treatment changes what it's worth: - **Natural:** untreated except, sometimes, a light wax. It's the rarest and most expensive. - **Stabilized:** soft, chalky turquoise soaked with clear resin so it can be polished and worn. This is standard for affordable turquoise, and it's still real turquoise. - **Enhanced or Zachery-treated:** a proprietary process that improves color and durability. - **Backed:** a thin slice glued onto a sturdier base, standard practice in Southwestern jewelry. - **Dyed:** color added to darken or even out the stone or its veins. Some dyes fade or rub off. - **Reconstituted ("block"):** turquoise powder, or sometimes no turquoise at all, pressed with resin and dye into a solid block, then cut. In the U.S., the Federal Trade Commission's [Jewelry Guides](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-16/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-23) say sellers should disclose treatments that aren't permanent, need special care, or change a stone's value, including in online product descriptions. A stone also can't be called "turquoise" unless it's mined turquoise. Imitations should be labeled "imitation" or "simulated." Ask any seller whether their turquoise is natural, stabilized, reconstituted, or imitation, and expect a straight answer. ## How to Tell If Turquoise Is Real ![Bright blue tumbled stones with gray veins, darker blue dye pooled in their cracks, and pale chalky patches.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dyed-stones-sold-as-turquoise-1000x800.jpg)These tumbled stones were labeled turquoise, but they show the classic signs of dye: one flat bright blue, darker blue pooled in the cracks, and chalky pale patches. Photo: [Mr. Pugo on Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/a-collection-of-tumbled-turquoise-stones-with-dark-veins-kVyW3O3Nvhk).Fake turquoise is usually dyed howlite or dyed magnesite, two cheap white stones that soak up dye easily. Glass, plastic, and resin "block" are common too. These signs give fakes away: - **The color is too even and too bright.** Natural turquoise shows soft shifts in tone and small whitish flecks. Fakes are often one flat, deep blue or green. - **Dye collects in the cracks.** On dyed howlite and magnesite, the color is darker in the veins and pits, and the "matrix" can look painted on or sunken. - **The inside is white.** Look inside a bead's drill hole or at a chip. A white or pale core under blue skin is a sign of dye. - **It looks glassy or feels light and warm.** Glass and plastic are more see-through at the edges, may show tiny bubbles or swirl lines, and plastic feels lighter and warmer in the hand. - **The price is too good.** A strand of bright "genuine turquoise" for a few dollars is almost always dyed howlite or reconstituted block. - **The cotton swab test.** Rub a cotton swab dampened with a little nail polish remover on a hidden spot. Blue on the swab is surface dye. Don't do this on stabilized or valuable pieces, since solvents can damage the finish. Jewelers and gemologists can confirm a stone with magnification and lab tests. Some of those tests, like a hot needle that melts plastic, damage the stone, so leave them to the professionals. When in doubt, buy from a seller who tells you plainly what the stone is. ## Common Dyed and Fake Crystals to Watch For Turquoise isn't the only stone that gets dyed, heated, or imitated. A dyed or man-made stone isn't worthless, and many practitioners happily use them, but you deserve to know what you're buying and pay a fair price for it. | Sold as | Usually is | How to spot it | |---|---|---| | Blue "turquoise" beads | Dyed [howlite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howlite) or [magnesite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnesite) | White core, dye in cracks, very low price | | Citrine (deep orange or brown, or geode clusters) | Heat-treated [amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) or smoky quartz | Natural citrine is pale yellow; heated stones are darker orange with white bases on clusters ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrine_%28quartz%29)) | | Neon pink, purple, or electric blue agate | Dyed [agate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agate) | Colors that don't occur in nature, dye concentrated in the bands, fading in sunlight | | Lapis lazuli (cheap, very even blue) | Dyed jasper or howlite, or sodalite | Real [lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) often has gold flecks of pyrite; dyed stones may have white spots and dye in cracks | | Opalite | Man-made glass | Glows blue on a dark background, may have bubbles ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opalite)) | | Goldstone | Man-made glass with copper sparkles | Perfectly even glitter throughout ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goldstone_%28glass%29)) | | Bright green jade | Dyed jade, called "Type C," or a dyed look-alike stone | Uneven color pooling, unusually vivid green, very low price | | Aqua aura and other "aura" quartz | Quartz coated with metal vapor in a lab | Rainbow or electric metallic sheen; the coating can scratch | Opalite and goldstone are honest names for man-made glass, and many people love them. The trouble starts only when they're sold as natural stones. ## Turquoise Care Turquoise is soft and sensitive, so a little care keeps its color: - **Put it on last,** after lotion, perfume, sunscreen, and hairspray, since cosmetics and skin oils can stain it. - **Keep it out of water, chemicals, and jewelry cleaners,** and take it off before swimming or washing up. - **Avoid long sun and heat,** which can dry it out or change its color. - **Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth** after wearing. - **Store it on its own,** in a soft pouch, so harder stones don't scratch it. Don't seal it in an airtight container. ## Turquoise Price Turquoise is priced by size, color, hardness, and treatment. Untreated, hard, deep sky-blue turquoise from a named mine is the most expensive. Stabilized turquoise is affordable and fine for everyday wear, and reconstituted "block" turquoise and dyed howlite are the cheapest. For a natural pendant, our [turquoise pendant in a sterling silver bezel](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/turquoise-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=turquoise) is a genuine turquoise cabochon. ## Turquoise FAQ ### What does turquoise mean spiritually? Turquoise is a stone of protection, friendship, and honest speech. Practitioners carry it for safe travel, wear it for clear communication, and give it as a gift of loyalty and luck. ### What is turquoise good for? Turquoise is used for protection, especially while traveling, for speaking clearly and kindly, for friendship, and for calm. It's also the traditional December birthstone. ### What chakra is turquoise? Turquoise is the classic throat chakra stone, and green turquoise is also used for the heart chakra. ### What zodiac sign is turquoise good for? Turquoise is linked with Sagittarius and Scorpio, and as the December birthstone it's popular with Sagittarius and Capricorn. ### Can turquoise go in water? No. Turquoise is porous and often treated with wax, oil, or resin, so water can discolor it. Cleanse it with smoke, sound, or selenite instead, and never put it in drinking water. ### How can you tell if turquoise is real? Real turquoise has soft variations in color and small whitish flecks. Fakes are often one flat, bright color, with dye collected in cracks and a white core inside the drill hole. A price that seems too good is another warning sign. ### What is fake turquoise made of? Most fake turquoise is dyed howlite or dyed magnesite, both white stones that absorb dye. Glass, plastic, and reconstituted resin "block" are also common. ### What is African turquoise? African turquoise isn't turquoise. It's a speckled teal jasper from Africa that's named for its color, and it's used in modern practice as a stone of growth and change. ### What is stabilized turquoise? Stabilized turquoise is real turquoise that's been soaked with clear resin to harden it so it can be polished and worn. Most affordable turquoise is stabilized. ### Is dyed or stabilized turquoise bad? No, as long as it's sold honestly and priced fairly. Stabilized turquoise is still real turquoise. Dyed howlite is a different stone, so it should be labeled and priced as what it is. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Santa Muerte: Who She Is, What Her Colors Mean, and How She Is Honored](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/santa-muerte/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Santa Muerte, Our Lady of Holy Death, is a Mexican folk saint who personifies death, and an estimated 12 million people ask her for protection, love, healing, and justice. Here is who she is, where her devotion came from, what her robe colors stand for, how devotees keep her altar, and why the Church opposes her. **Content:** Santa Muerte, Our Lady of Holy Death, is a Mexican folk saint who personifies death. She appears as a robed skeleton holding a scythe and a globe, and her devotees ask her for protection, love, healing, money, justice, and a safe passage at the end of life. The Catholic Church does not recognize her and has condemned her devotion, yet her following has grown from hidden home altars to an estimated 12 million people in Mexico, Central America, and the United States. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=santa-muerte) ## Who Is Santa Muerte? [Santa Muerte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte) is a [folk saint](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_saint): a holy figure honored by the people rather than declared a saint by a church. She belongs to Mexican [folk Catholicism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_Catholicism), and scholars also describe her devotion as a [new religious movement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_religious_movement) with temples, clergy, and rites of its own. Most folk saints were once living people. Santa Muerte never was. She is death itself, given a woman's robe and a face that devotees speak to like a powerful godmother. Devotees do not see her as the enemy of life. The anthropologist Kate Kingsbury, who has studied the devotion in Mexico, describes her as "life-death conjoined": the same saint is asked for a safe childbirth, a new job, and a gentle death for a suffering parent. The historian R. Andrew Chesnut, author of *Devoted to Death: Santa Muerte, the Skeleton Saint*, calls her devotion the fastest-growing new religious movement in the Americas. ### Her Names Santa Muerte translates as Holy Death or Saint Death, and devotees often call her Santísima Muerte, Most Holy Death, during their rites. In daily speech she has many nicknames: - **La Flaca** or **La Flaquita**, the Skinny Lady - **La Huesuda**, the Bony Lady - **La Niña Blanca**, the White Girl, and **La Niña Bonita**, the Pretty Girl - **La Madrina**, the Godmother - **Señora de las Sombras**, Lady of the Shadows, and **Señora de la Noche**, Lady of the Night - **Santa Sebastiana**, or **Doña Bella Sebastiana** ### Santa Muerte Is Not the Day of the Dead Santa Muerte and the [Day of the Dead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead) share a skeleton and a season, but they are different things. The Day of the Dead, on November 1 and 2, is a holiday for remembering family members who have died, with ofrendas, marigolds, and sugar skulls. [La Catrina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Calavera_Catrina), the elegant skeleton in a feathered hat, began in the early 1900s as a satire by the printmaker [José Guadalupe Posada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Guadalupe_Posada) and became the holiday's mascot. Santa Muerte is a saint who is prayed to and honored all year. The dates overlap because many devotees celebrate her on November 1 and 2. If you are honoring your own dead this season, our guide to the [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) covers a quiet way to set a place for them. ### Other Saints of Death Santa Muerte has two male counterparts in Latin America: [San La Muerte](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_La_Muerte) of Argentina and Paraguay, and [Rey Pascual](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rey_Pascual) of Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. She is the only female saint of death in the Americas. ## Where Did Santa Muerte Come From? Santa Muerte came from the meeting of two ideas of death after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The Spanish brought *la Parca*, the [Grim Reaper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grim_Reaper) with his scythe. The Aztecs had honored [Mictēcacihuātl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mictecacihuatl), the skeletal lady of the dead, and her husband [Mictlāntēcutli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mictlantecuhtli), whose sacred owl still appears at Santa Muerte's feet on many statues. Scholars once argued over whether her roots are Indigenous at all, and research by Kingsbury, Chesnut, and the historian Judith Katia Perdigón Castañeda has since traced clear links to the old death deities. The earliest written trace is an 18th-century record of the Spanish Inquisition, which reported people in central Mexico tying up a skeletal figure they called Santa Muerte and threatening to whip it if it did not grant their wishes. For the next two hundred years her devotion stayed hidden, kept at home altars and passed from person to person. American anthropologists recorded it in the 1940s in working-class Mexico City neighborhoods such as [Tepito](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tepito), and most of their reports from the 1940s to the 1980s describe her as a saint for love magic. She came into public view in two very different ways. In August 1998, police arresting the kidnapper Daniel Arizmendi López found a Santa Muerte shrine in his home, and the press coverage tied her to crime in the popular mind. Then in 2001, a devotee named Enriqueta Romero built a shrine for a life-sized statue of Santa Muerte at her home on Alfarería Street in Tepito, visible from the street, where anyone passing could pray to her. The devotion had run in her family since her aunt began it in 1962. The public shrine changed everything. By the late 2000s Santa Muerte was the second most popular saint in Mexico after [Saint Jude](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jude_the_Apostle), rivaling the [Virgin of Guadalupe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Lady_of_Guadalupe), and around 2005 Mexican and Central American immigrants brought her devotion to the United States, where she now has temples and chapels from Los Angeles to New Orleans. ## What Does Santa Muerte Do? Santa Muerte protects, heals, grants love, brings money, delivers justice, and guides the dying safely to the other side. Her devotees hold that because death comes to everyone equally, she hears everyone equally: the poor, the night worker, the prisoner, and the person a church has turned away. - **Protection.** As the Lady of the Night she is the patron of people whose work is dangerous after dark: taxi drivers, bar owners, police officers, soldiers, and sex workers. Devotees ask her to guard them from accidents, assault, and violent death. - **Love.** Love is her oldest role. Most of the early anthropological accounts describe her as a saint for attracting a lover, keeping one, or ending a bad relationship to make room for a better one. - **Healing.** Devotees petition her for their own health and for sick family members. - **Money and work.** She is asked for a job, a sale, a raise, and a business that lasts. - **Justice.** She holds the scales, and devotees bring her court cases and legal troubles. - **A good death.** She is asked to take the dying gently and to carry them safely to the afterlife. Santa Muerte is also honored as a protector of LGBTQ+ people in Mexico and the United States, who ask her for safety and for love. Devotion to her is a relationship, and a promise made to her in exchange for help is a promise devotees keep. ### Santa Muerte Symbols A Santa Muerte statue is a set of symbols, and each object she holds tells devotees what she offers. | Symbol | What it stands for | |---|---| | Scythe | The moment of death, when it cuts the silver thread of life; also cutting away harm, and the harvest | | Globe | Her reach over the whole world, and the earth that everyone returns to | | Scales | Justice, fairness, and impartial judgment | | Hourglass | The time each life is given, and that death is not the end, since the glass can be turned over | | Owl | Wisdom and the ability to see in the dark; also a messenger | | Oil lamp | Light through ignorance and doubt | ## Santa Muerte Colors and Their Meanings The color of Santa Muerte's robe or candle names the petition being made. Devotees dress her statue and choose her candles to match what they are asking for. White, red, and black are her three main colors. | Color | Petition | |---|---| | White | Gratitude, purity, and cleansing away negative influences; the most common color and the usual first statue | | Red | Love, passion, and emotional stability | | Black | Protection against black magic and harm; also used against rivals, and usually kept private at home | | Gold | Money, success, and prosperity | | Green | Justice, legal matters, and unity with loved ones | | Blue | Wisdom and study; favored by students | | Amber or dark yellow | Health; often seen in rehabilitation centers | | Purple | Healing | | Brown | Calling on spirits, and for some devotees, wisdom | | Seven colors | Every petition at once | The seven-color candle answers a common question about "the seven powers of Santa Muerte." Chesnut traces it to the seven powers candle of [Santería](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santer%C3%ADa), the Afro-Cuban religion brought to Mexico by Cuban migrants. Its bands are gold, silver, copper, blue, purple, red, and green, and devotees light it to ask for help in every part of life at once. Our guide to [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) covers color use across other traditions. ## Is Santa Muerte Good or Bad? To her devotees, Santa Muerte is a protector and a mother, and nothing about her is evil. Her bad reputation comes from two sources: the churches that condemn her, and the press coverage of her popularity among some drug traffickers. The criminal association is real but narrow. Shrines to her have been found in drug houses since the 1998 Arizmendi arrest, and some traffickers light her black candle for protection. Scholars who have studied the devotion find that most devotees are ordinary working people, mostly young and mostly women, many living with poverty, violence, or a hard job. Police officers and soldiers are among her faithful too, and some ask her to bless the same weapons they carry against the cartels. Her white, red, and gold candles far outsell the black ones. Whether a person sees her as good or dangerous usually depends on their own faith. The honest answer is that she is a saint of death whom millions of people trust with their lives. ### Do Catholics Believe in Santa Muerte? The Catholic Church does not accept Santa Muerte. The Church in Mexico has condemned her devotion as blasphemous, and when Pope Francis visited Mexico in 2016 he spoke against it on his first full day in the country. Evangelical Protestant churches in Mexico and Latin America condemn her as well. Many devotees are baptized Catholics all the same, and much of the devotion borrows from Catholic practice, including a Santa Muerte rosary. The Church calls this heterodoxy rather than heresy, and in the United States the Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued no official position. ## How Devotees Honor Santa Muerte Most devotion to Santa Muerte happens at home, at a small altar with her statue, a candle, and offerings. Public shrines and temples are newer, and most of her devotees still keep her in private. ### The Santa Muerte Altar A Santa Muerte altar usually holds one or more of her statues surrounded by some or all of these: - A glass of fresh water - Candles in the colors of the petitions being made - Flowers, often red roses - Fruit, especially apples, and bread or candy - Coins and bills - Tequila, beer, or another drink - Cigarettes or cigars - [Incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=santa-muerte) Tobacco smoke is also used to cleanse her statues. Devotees dress her in robes of the color they need, and sometimes as a bride. Some believe she is jealous and give her an altar of her own, never shared with the images of other saints. The most controversial image is "GuadaMuerte," Santa Muerte dressed as the Virgin of Guadalupe, and many leaders in the devotion advise against it out of respect for both. ### Santa Muerte Prayers Santa Muerte prayers are said at home altars and public shrines, and they follow the pattern of Catholic devotion. The best known is the Santa Muerte rosary, based on the Catholic rosary. At Enriqueta Romero's shrine in Tepito, it is led on the first day of every month and lasts about an hour. Many of her votive candles carry a prayer printed on the back that matches the candle's color. Her prayers belong to a living devotional tradition, and they are best learned from practitioners within the tradition, at a shrine, or from books written by devotees, such as the two below. ### Santa Muerte Feast Days Santa Muerte has no official feast day. The most important celebration is November 1, the anniversary of the Tepito shrine, when thousands gather at midnight to pray the rosary and the statue is dressed as a bride in hundreds of pieces of gold jewelry given in thanks. November 2, the Day of the Dead, is becoming the favored date elsewhere, some devotees keep August 15, and many shrines and temples celebrate the anniversary of their own founding. ### Offerings and Promises Devotees bring Santa Muerte offerings the way you would bring a gift to a respected elder: fresh water changed often, her favorite fruits and sweets, a drink, a cigarette, flowers, and candles. The most important offering is a kept promise. Devotees who ask for her help often promise something in return, and they are careful to promise only what they will do. ### Approaching Santa Muerte With Respect Santa Muerte is not a Halloween figure or a costume. She is a saint to millions of living people, many of whom have been shamed for their faith. If you feel drawn to her, learn about her from her devotees and from people inside the tradition before you set up an altar, keep any promise you make, and treat her image with the respect you would give any holy figure. Her devotion also overlaps with Mexican [brujería](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) and folk magic, and some practitioners include her in cleansing, protection, and love work; those practices, too, are best learned from the people who keep them. ## Santa Muerte Tattoo Meaning A Santa Muerte tattoo is usually an act of devotion. People wear her image to ask for her protection, to give thanks for a petition she granted, or to mark a commitment to her. Kingsbury records a devotee whose Santa Muerte tattoo thanked the saint for letting her mother die peacefully after a long illness. The objects in the design carry the same meanings as on a statue: a scythe for death and cutting away harm, a globe for her reach, scales for justice, an hourglass for time, an owl for wisdom, and roses for love. Devotees consider the tattoo a serious commitment rather than a fashion choice. ## Where to Find Santa Muerte Supplies Our [Santa Muerte collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/santa-muerte?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=santa-muerte) keeps her devotional supplies together. 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To learn her devotion from people inside it, start with [Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals, and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/santa-muerte-history-rituals-magic-by-tracey-rollin?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=santa-muerte) by Tracey Rollin and [Secrets of Santa Muerte](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/secrets-santa-muerte-by-cressida-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=santa-muerte) by Cressida Stone. The [Santa Muerte Tarot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/santa-muerte-tarot-by-fabio-listrani?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=santa-muerte) by Fabio Listrani is a full art deck in her imagery; our [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) guide covers the Death card and the rest of the deck. ## Santa Muerte FAQ ### Who is Santa Muerte? Santa Muerte, Our Lady of Holy Death, is a Mexican folk saint who personifies death. She appears as a robed skeleton with a scythe and a globe, and devotees ask her for protection, love, healing, money, justice, and a safe passage at death. ### What does Santa Muerte do? Devotees believe Santa Muerte protects them from violence and accidents, grants love, heals, brings money and work, delivers justice, and guides the dying safely to the afterlife. She is known for hearing anyone who comes to her sincerely. ### Is Santa Muerte bad or good? To her devotees she is a loving protector. The Catholic Church and Evangelical churches condemn her, and the press links her to drug traffickers, but most of her estimated 12 million devotees are ordinary working people, including police officers and soldiers. ### Do Catholics believe in Santa Muerte? The Catholic Church does not recognize Santa Muerte and has condemned her devotion, and Pope Francis spoke against it in Mexico in 2016. Many devotees are baptized Catholics all the same, and her rosary is modeled on the Catholic rosary. ### What are the 7 powers of Santa Muerte? The seven powers refer to her seven-color candle and robe, which ask for help in every part of life at once. The scholar R. Andrew Chesnut traces the candle to Santería's seven powers candle, with bands of gold, silver, copper, blue, purple, red, and green. ### What do the Santa Muerte colors stand for? White is for gratitude and cleansing, red for love and passion, black for protection, gold for money, green for justice, blue for wisdom, amber for health, purple for healing, and brown for calling on spirits. The seven-color robe covers every petition. ### Is Santa Muerte the same as the Day of the Dead? No. The Day of the Dead is a holiday on November 1 and 2 for remembering family members who have died, and La Catrina is its mascot. Santa Muerte is a folk saint of death herself, honored all year, though many devotees celebrate her on those same days. ### When is Santa Muerte's feast day? Santa Muerte has no official feast day. November 1, the anniversary of the famous Tepito shrine in Mexico City, is her biggest celebration, November 2 is becoming a favored date, and some devotees keep August 15. ### What offerings do you give Santa Muerte? Traditional offerings are fresh water, candles in the color of the petition, flowers, apples and other fruit, bread, candy, coins, tequila or another drink, cigarettes, and incense. The most important offering is a kept promise. ### Can anyone pray to Santa Muerte? Her devotees say she turns no one away, and her following includes people of every background. Anyone drawn to her is encouraged to learn from devotees first, treat her image with respect, and promise only what they will do. ### What does a Santa Muerte tattoo mean? A Santa Muerte tattoo is usually an act of devotion: a request for her protection, thanks for a granted petition, or a mark of commitment to her. The scythe, globe, scales, hourglass, owl, and roses in the design carry the same meanings as on her statues. ### What does Santa Muerte mean in English? Santa Muerte translates as Holy Death or Saint Death. Devotees also call her Santísima Muerte, Most Holy Death, and by nicknames such as La Flaca, the Skinny Lady, and La Niña Blanca, the White Girl. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Ouija Boards and Spirit Boards: History, How They Work, and How to Use One](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/ouija-board/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A Ouija board is a talking board printed with the alphabet, numbers, yes, no, and goodbye, read with a heart-shaped planchette that moves under your fingertips. Here is where the board and its strange name came from, why the planchette moves, what the churches and the scientists say, the three rules, and how to open and close a session step by step. **Content:** A Ouija board is a talking board: a flat board printed with the alphabet, the numbers 0 through 9, the words yes and no, and usually goodbye, used with a small heart-shaped pointer called a planchette. Two or more people rest their fingertips on the planchette, ask a question, and watch it slide from letter to letter to spell out an answer. Ouija is a trademark owned by Hasbro, and the general names are spirit board, talking board, and witch board. The board grew out of American Spiritualism in the 1880s, sold as a parlor game from 1890, and is still the best-known tool for trying to speak with spirits, and the most argued about. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=ouija-board) ## What Is a Ouija Board? A [Ouija board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija) is a divination tool for asking questions of spirits or of your own intuition, depending on whom you ask. The classic layout puts the alphabet in two arcs across the middle, the numbers in a row below, yes and no in the top corners, and goodbye along the bottom. Some boards add hello, and many modern designs replace the letters with symbols of their own. ### Ouija Board vs. Spirit Board A Ouija board and a spirit board are the same kind of tool. Ouija is a brand name, owned today by Hasbro, and it has come to stand for every board of its kind. Spirit board, talking board, and witch board are the general terms. The boards and cloths we carry are spirit boards in the classic style. ### What Is a Planchette? A [planchette](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planchette) is the heart-shaped pointer that moves across a spirit board, usually with a clear window or a point to mark each letter. The name is French for "little plank." The first planchettes, popular in Europe from 1853, were small boards on two caster wheels with a pencil through the tip, and the sitters' hands pushed them across paper to write out messages. The talking board makers of 1890 dropped the pencil and paired the board with a plain pointer, and that is the planchette most people know today. ## Where Did the Ouija Board Come From? The Ouija board came from the Spiritualist movement in the United States, but the idea of a spirit speaking through a moving pointer is much older. ### Spirit Writing Before the Board In Song dynasty China, around the year 1100, practitioners of [fuji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_%28planchette_writing)), or spirit writing, held a stylus over a tray of sand or incense ash and let a deity or ancestor guide it to write characters. In the United States, [Spiritualism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritualism), the belief that the living can speak with the dead, swept the country in the mid-1800s, and after the Civil War mediums did steady business helping grieving families reach their lost sons. Spelling out messages by calling the alphabet and waiting for knocks was slow. The planchette sped things up, and by 1886 newspapers reported that talking boards were taking over the Spiritualist camps in Ohio. ### How the Ouija Board Got Its Name The board named itself, according to its makers. In 1890 in Baltimore, the medium Helen Peters Nosworthy asked a talking board what it should be called, and it spelled out O-U-I-J-A. When she asked what that meant, the answer was "good luck." She later admitted she was wearing a locket with a picture of the English novelist [Ouida](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouida) at the time. The popular idea that the name joins the French *oui* and the German *ja*, both meaning yes, is a later invention. ### The Patent and the Parlor Game Nosworthy's brother-in-law, the lawyer [Elijah Bond](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Bond), filed the patent for the Kennard Novelty Company of Baltimore. The story goes that the patent office refused it until Bond and Nosworthy traveled to Washington, where the chief patent officer asked the board to spell his name, and it did. The patent was granted on February 10, 1891. A foreman at the company, [William Fuld](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Fuld), soon took over production, stamped "Original Ouija Board" and "Inventor" on the back of his boards, and sold them for decades as a family game. Fuld died in 1927 after falling from the roof of his own factory. [Parker Brothers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parker_Brothers) bought the business in 1966, and the name passed to Hasbro with Parker Brothers. ### From Parlor Game to Spirit Tool The board sold as harmless fun until [Pearl Curran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Curran), a St. Louis woman, announced in 1913 that a long-dead Englishwoman named Patience Worth was dictating novels and poems to her through it. Her books and the grief of World War I turned the board into a serious divination tool. The poets William Butler Yeats and James Merrill both used one, and Merrill's Ouija poems won the Pulitzer Prize in 1977. The occultist Aleister Crowley recommended using it only inside a consecrated circle. Then in 1973 the film *The Exorcist*, based on a real 1949 case, showed a girl who makes contact through a Ouija board and becomes possessed, and the board has carried a darker reputation ever since. ## How Does a Ouija Board Work? How a Ouija board works is still an open question, and the answer depends on whom you ask. Mediums, practitioners, and paranormal investigators hold that spirits move the planchette, using the sitters' hands to spell out their messages. Scientists attribute the movement to the [ideomotor effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideomotor_phenomenon): tiny muscle movements your hands make without your deciding to and without your noticing. The physiologist William Benjamin Carpenter named the ideomotor effect in 1852, and in 1853 the scientist [Michael Faraday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Faraday) used it to explain [table-turning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table-turning), the séance craze of the day. The planchette glides so easily that the small, unconscious pushes of several people add up to a clear movement, and each person feels sure someone else is doing it. When the sitters are blindfolded, the planchette stops spelling sensible words. Yet a 2012 study found that people using a board answered yes-or-no questions more accurately than when they simply guessed, and many practitioners see that as a sign the board reaches past ordinary knowing. The science describes how hands can move a planchette. It does not settle where the messages come from for the many people who have sat at a board and received something they could not explain. Many practitioners treat the board as a line to the spirit world, and others as a way to hear their own intuition. The same small movements guide [dowsing rods](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/dowsing-rods/) and a [pendulum](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/pendulum-yes-no-tutorial/). ### Reported Cases: The Warrens, Roland Doe, and Patience Worth Some of the most serious accounts of Ouija boards come from people who investigated hauntings for a living. [Ed and Lorraine Warren](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren), the Connecticut couple whose case files inspired *The Conjuring* films, founded the New England Society for Psychic Research in 1952 and said they investigated more than 10,000 cases. Ed was a self-taught demonologist, and Lorraine was a clairvoyant and trance medium. For decades they warned that the board opens doors that ordinary people do not know how to close. *Deliver Us from Evil*, a 1973 book drawn from Ed Warren's files, reports that five of its fourteen cases began with contact through a Ouija board. At a [2011 lecture at Monmouth University](https://outlook.monmouth.edu/2011/10/lorraine-warren-the-original-ghost-hunter/), Lorraine Warren told her audience that Ouija boards play the biggest role in opening doors, that some of her worst cases had come from them, and that a board should be disposed of and buried rather than kept. The best-documented case is older. In the late 1940s, a 14-year-old Maryland boy known by the pseudonym [Roland Doe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exorcism_of_Roland_Doe) was introduced to the Ouija board by his aunt, a Spiritualist. After her death, his family reported strange noises, furniture moving on its own, and vases and other objects flying or rising into the air. Catholic priests performed a series of exorcisms on him in Washington, D.C., and St. Louis in 1949, and the attending priest kept a diary of the events. The case became the basis for William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel *The Exorcist*. For Pearl Curran, the board opened a gentler door. From 1913 she said the spirit of Patience Worth dictated novels, poems, and prose to her through it, until by 1919 she no longer needed the board to hear her. Their partnership lasted more than twenty years. ### Are Ouija Boards Dangerous? Many experienced practitioners and paranormal investigators believe Ouija boards can be dangerous. The Warrens saw the board as one of the most common ways ordinary people open a door to something harmful, and the Catholic Church and many Protestant churches warn their members against it for the same reason. Skeptics hold that a board cannot act on its own. Whichever view you hold, the risks worth taking seriously are the same: a session played as a dare, a sitter who is frightened or grieving, and a door opened with no plan for closing it. Treat the board as a serious tool, not a game. Work with a partner, protect the space, close every session with goodbye, and if anyone at the table is frightened, grieving hard, or not in a clear state of mind, put the board away for another night. If a board ever feels wrong in your home, many practitioners follow Lorraine Warren's advice and get rid of it rather than keep it. ### What Does the Bible Say About Ouija Boards? The Bible does not mention Ouija boards, which were invented in 1890. Christians who oppose them point to Deuteronomy 18:10-12, which forbids divination, mediums, and consulting the dead. The [Catechism of the Catholic Church](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechism_of_the_Catholic_Church) forbids all divination, and the Catholic Church and some Protestant churches tell their members not to use the boards. It is a question for your own faith. ## How to Use a Ouija Board To use a Ouija board, sit with a partner in a quiet room, rest your fingertips lightly on the planchette, open with a greeting, ask one clear question at a time, and always close by moving the planchette to goodbye together. Plan on thirty minutes for a first session. 1. **Choose your time and your partner.** Pick a calm evening and one or two people you trust. Everyone should be sober, rested, and there because they want to be, not to scare someone. 2. **Prepare the room.** Choose a quiet room, dim the lights but keep enough light to read the letters, and light a white candle. Many practitioners cleanse the space first with incense or [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/), set a protective stone such as black tourmaline beside the board, or cast a circle; our guide to [protection crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) covers the stones. 3. **Set up the board.** Rest the board on your knees between you or on a small table, with the planchette in the center. Decide who will ask the questions and keep a notebook open to write down every letter. 4. **Place your fingertips.** Each person rests two or three fingertips of each hand on the planchette as lightly as possible. Do not press or push. 5. **Open the session.** Slide the planchette in a few slow circles to warm up, then greet whoever may be listening: "Is there anyone here who would like to speak with us?" Wait. The first movement often takes a few minutes. 6. **Ask one question at a time.** Speak each question aloud and wait for the planchette to settle on each letter before the next. Keep questions simple, and thank the board when an answer ends. 7. **Stop if the session turns.** If the planchette circles the corners over and over, counts down through the numbers or the alphabet, or spells anything cruel, or if anyone feels uneasy, end the session. 8. **Close and put the board away.** Say "Goodbye," move the planchette to goodbye together, and lift your hands. Take the planchette off the board, wrap or box the board, and write down what came through while it is fresh. ### How Different Traditions Open and Close a Session Every tradition that speaks through a moving pointer has its own way of opening the door to the spirits and closing it again. These are the best known. - **Knocking (Spiritualist séances).** Knocks are the oldest spirit code in the West. Modern Spiritualism began in 1848 with the [Fox sisters](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_sisters) of New York, who said spirits answered their questions in coded raps, and séance sitters went on to ask for numbered knocks as answers. Many practitioners today knock on the board or the table before a session to announce themselves and ask permission to begin, and knock again after goodbye to mark the door as closed. - **Dim light and a circle of sitters (Spiritualist séances).** Victorian sitters gathered around a table in a dark or half-dark room, because spirits were thought to dwell in shadow. A single candle and a closed circle of people who trust each other keep that tradition alive at the board. - **A consecrated circle (ceremonial magic).** Aleister Crowley advised using the board only inside a consecrated circle, with an invocation that invites the one spirit you want and keeps others out. Many witches and pagans cast a circle, call the quarters, and cleanse the space with smoke before they touch the planchette. - **An open window and a gate (Japan).** Players of [kokkuri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokkuri) draw a [torii](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torii), the gate of a Shinto shrine, at the top of the paper as the spirit's place on the board. They prop open a door or window so the spirit can enter and close it once the spirit has gone. Within 24 hours the paper is burned, the ink in the pen is used up, and the coin used as the pointer is spent, so nothing from the session stays in the house. - **An altar and an invited deity (China).** In [fuji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_%28planchette_writing)) spirit writing, the session takes place at an altar before a particular deity, who is invited to descend and write in a tray of sand or incense ash. The deity is named and honored rather than left open to anyone who answers. - **Asking permission (Latin America).** The Charlie Charlie game grew from an older Spanish pencil game, and players open by asking the spirit, "Can we play?" or "Are you there?" before any other question. Whatever tradition you follow, the pattern is the same: prepare and protect the space, invite with intention, ask permission, and close the door clearly when you are done. ### The Three Rules of Ouija The three rules of Ouija that folklore repeats most are these: never use the board alone, never use it in a graveyard, and always say goodbye at the end. Other rules often added are never ask when someone will die, never ask for a physical sign, never burn a board, and never leave the planchette sitting on the board. These rules come from the experience of Spiritualist mediums and paranormal investigators rather than from any rulebook, and most practitioners keep them. ### What to Ask a Ouija Board Good questions are simple and open: - "Is anyone here with us?" - "What is your name?" - "Did you live in this house?" - "Do you have a message for anyone at this table?" - "Is there something you would like us to know?" Leave these alone: when anyone will die, lottery numbers, questions about someone who is not there, and anything you would be frightened to hear answered. ### How to Cleanse a Spirit Board Cleanse a spirit board before its first use and after any session that felt heavy. Pass it through incense or palo santo smoke, ring a bell over it, or leave it on a dry windowsill under the full moon. Store it wrapped in cloth or in its box, with the planchette off the board. ### How to Make a Ouija Board To make a Ouija board, write or paint the alphabet in two rows across a piece of cardboard or wood, add the numbers 0 through 9 below, yes and no in the top corners, and goodbye along the bottom. Use an upturned drinking glass as the planchette. A homemade board works the same way as a store-bought one. ## Talking Boards Around the World Other cultures have their own talking tools, all built on the same idea of a pointer moved by several hands. [Fuji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuji_%28planchette_writing)) spirit writing is still an important part of Chinese religious life in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Chinese diaspora. In Japan, [kokkuri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokkuri), a game popular in the Meiji era and partly based on Western table-turning, asks the spirits questions through a small nodding pointer; its name imitates the nodding. In 2015, the [Charlie Charlie challenge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Charlie_challenge) went viral: two crossed pencils balanced over a grid of yes and no, asked to answer on their own. ## Where to Find Spirit Boards Our [spirit boards collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spirit-boards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ouija-board) holds the boards, cloths, and books. The [Talking Board spirit board set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/spirit-board?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ouija-board) is a classic vintage-style board, 12 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches. 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Record every session in the [planchette leather journal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/ouija-board-planchette-leather-journal?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ouija-board) or your [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/), and for a deeper study of mediumship, talking boards, and table tipping, read [Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/book-spirit-communications-by-raymond-buckland?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ouija-board) by Raymond Buckland. For other ways to reach across, see our guides to [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) and the Samhain [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/). ## Ouija Board FAQ ### What is a Ouija board? A Ouija board is a talking board printed with the alphabet, numbers, yes, no, and goodbye, used with a heart-shaped pointer called a planchette. Participants rest their fingertips on the planchette, ask questions, and read the letters it moves to. ### Is a spirit board the same as a Ouija board? Yes. Ouija is Hasbro's brand name for a talking board, and it has come to stand for all of them. Spirit board, talking board, and witch board are the general names for the same tool. ### What are Ouija boards used for? Ouija boards are used to try to communicate with spirits, to ask questions of one's own intuition, and as a party game. Many practitioners bring them out at Samhain to speak with the dead. ### How does a Ouija board work? It is still an open question. Mediums and practitioners hold that spirits move the planchette through the sitters' hands, and scientists attribute the movement to the ideomotor effect, small muscle movements made without noticing. A 2012 study found board answers more accurate than guessing. ### Are Ouija boards dangerous? Many practitioners and paranormal investigators believe they can be, and Ed and Lorraine Warren said some of their worst cases began with a board. Skeptics say a board cannot act on its own. Either way, work with a partner, protect the space, and always close with goodbye. ### What are the three rules of Ouija? The three rules folklore repeats most are never use the board alone, never use it in a graveyard, and always say goodbye at the end. Many people add never asking when someone will die and never leaving the planchette on the board. ### What does the Bible say about Ouija boards? The Bible does not name Ouija boards, which date from 1890. Christians who oppose them cite Deuteronomy 18:10-12, which forbids divination and consulting the dead, and the Catholic Church forbids all divination. ### Who invented the Ouija board? The Ouija board was patented in 1891 by Elijah Bond for the Kennard Novelty Company of Baltimore, and William Fuld made it famous as a family game. Talking boards were already in use at Spiritualist camps by 1886. ### What does Ouija mean? The name was spelled out by the board itself, according to medium Helen Peters Nosworthy, who was told it meant "good luck." She was wearing a locket with a picture of the author Ouida at the time. It does not come from the French and German words for yes. ### Can you use a Ouija board alone? You can, but tradition says not to, and most practitioners prefer two people so the planchette moves freely and a partner keeps the session grounded. If you work alone, keep sessions short and always close with goodbye. ### How do you close a Ouija board session? Say goodbye aloud and move the planchette to goodbye on the board together, then lift your hands. Take the planchette off the board and put the board away. ### What is a planchette? A planchette is the small heart-shaped pointer that moves across a spirit board. The name is French for "little plank," and the first planchettes held a pencil to write out messages on paper. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Besom: The Witch's Broom, Its History, and How to Use One](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A besom is a round broom of twigs bound to a wooden handle, and in witchcraft it sweeps a space clean of unwanted energy rather than dust. Here is where the besom came from, why witches ride brooms, how to use one to cleanse a home, the history of jumping the broom, broom folklore from around the world, and how to make your own. **Content:** A besom is a broom made from a bundle of twigs tied around a wooden handle, the round, rustic broom of cottage hearths and fairy tales. In witchcraft, the besom is a ritual tool: it sweeps a space clean of unwanted energy rather than dust, and it stands for the home, protection, and the witch herself. It is also the broom witches have been said to ride for more than five hundred years. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=besom) ## What Is a Besom? A [besom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besom) is the traditional broom: twigs gathered around the end of a stout pole and bound tight, so the brush is round instead of flat. The classic English besom has a hazel handle and a head of birch twigs, bound with split willow. Heather and the shrub called [broom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytisus_scoparius), a yellow-flowered plant of western Europe, were common bristles too, and a besom made of broom was called a broom besom. That is where the word broom comes from. Over the 1500s and 1600s, broom replaced besom as the everyday word, and the flat broom most people own today came later, invented by the [Shakers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakers) in the 19th century. ### Besom vs. Broom A besom is a round broom of twigs or natural fibers bound around a handle; a broom is any sweeping tool, including the flat, stitched kind. Every besom is a broom, but not every broom is a besom. In witchcraft, besom usually names a broom kept for ritual, and many practitioners never use it to sweep dirt. ### What Does Besom Mean? Besom comes from the Old English *besma*, a bundle of twigs, which could be used for sweeping or for beating. In Scotland, besom is also a word for a woman, usually a cheeky or troublesome one: according to the [Association for Scottish Literary Studies](https://www.thebottleimp.org.uk/2015/06/scots-word-of-the-season-besom/), it is a term of contempt, or affectionate in the phrase "wee besom" for a mischievous girl. In the King James Bible, the [Book of Isaiah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Isaiah) (14:23) warns that God will sweep Babylon "with the besom of destruction." ## Why Do Witches Ride Brooms? Witches have been said to ride brooms since the 1400s. The first person in Europe to confess to it was a man: in 1453, [Guillaume Edelin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillaume_Edelin), prior of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, confessed that he had flown to a witches' sabbath on a broom, and he spent the rest of his life in prison. The idea of a flying ointment appears in records at about the same time, in 1456. Some researchers think the image came from those ointments. Surviving recipes use plants of the nightshade family, such as [deadly nightshade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna), henbane, and mandrake, whose alkaloids cause visions and can pass through the skin, and the ointment may have been applied with a staff. The flight, in this view, was a vision. These plants are deadly poisonous, and no one should try to make a [flying ointment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_ointment). The broom was also simply the witch's own tool. It stood by every hearth, it belonged to the household, and it was easy to imagine carrying a woman up the chimney and away. By the 20th century the picture was fixed: the Wicked Witch of the West skywrote from a broom in *The Wizard of Oz* in 1939, and brooms carried the witches of *Bedknobs and Broomsticks*, *Hocus Pocus*, and Harry Potter. ## What Is a Besom Used for in Witchcraft? In witchcraft a besom is used to sweep away unwanted energy, to protect the home, and to mark a threshold. These are its most common uses: - **Sweeping a ritual space.** Before casting a circle or starting a spell, many practitioners sweep the space with a besom, moving it just above the floor to clear the energy rather than the dust. - **Cleansing a home.** A besom sweeps heavy energy out of a house after an argument, an illness, a move, or a long winter, or before a new year or a new season. - **Protection.** A besom hung over or beside the front door, bristles up, is kept as a guard for the house. A charm of winged [burning bush](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/burning-bush-meaning/) twigs bound in red thread can hang beside it. - **Weddings and handfastings.** Couples jump a broom to begin their married life; the custom has its own history, told below. Many pagan couples also jump a besom at the end of a handfasting. - **The sabbats.** Besoms come out for Samhain, when the old year is swept away, and for [Beltane](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-correspondences/), when fertility and new beginnings are celebrated. Our guide to [Samhain correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/) covers the season. - **The altar.** A small altar besom, often dressed with crystals, charms, and ribbons, keeps the altar swept and marks it as a working space. The besom sits among the witch's tools in [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca), alongside the athame, wand, chalice, and pentacle, and many Wiccans see its handle and bristles as the union of the God and the Goddess. ## How to Use a Besom to Cleanse a Space To cleanse a space with a besom, tidy it first, open the front door, and sweep the air just above the floor from the far corners of the room toward the door, then out over the threshold. Plan on fifteen minutes for a room and half an hour for a house. 1. **Clean it first.** Tidy the room and sweep up real dirt with an ordinary broom. A besom clears energy, and energy clears more easily from a clean space. 2. **Open the door.** Open the front door, or a window if you are working in a single room, so there is somewhere for what you sweep to go. 3. **Set your intention.** Hold the besom in both hands and say aloud what you are sweeping away, such as "I sweep out tension and old grief; I welcome peace." 4. **Sweep the air.** Starting at the corner farthest from the door, sweep with short strokes just above the floor, working along the walls and into the corners, where heavy energy is said to gather. Many practitioners sweep counterclockwise, the direction for banishing. 5. **Sweep it out.** Work your way to the open door and make three firm strokes out over the threshold. Close the door. 6. **Seal the space.** Light a white candle or some incense, or sprinkle a line of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) at the threshold. Hang the besom by the door, bristles up. For a deeper clearing, pair the besom with our [white light decluttering ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/white-light-decluttering-ritual/), a [smudge stick](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-use-a-smudge-stick/), or our guide to [creating sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/). ## Jumping the Broom Jumping the broom is a wedding custom in which the newly married couple jumps over a broom together to mark the start of their home. It is most closely tied to Black American and Black Canadian weddings, where it carries the memory of enslaved ancestors. ### Jumping the Broom in Black American History In the American South in the 1840s and 1850s, enslaved people were usually not allowed to marry legally, because marriage was a civil contract and a contract required free people. Enslaved communities made their own ceremony instead. A couple [jumped the broom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_broom) before witnesses as a public declaration that they were as married as the law allowed them to be, and former slaves such as George Eason of Georgia described the custom in their narratives. After emancipation, when Black Americans could marry legally, the custom faded. It came back after Alex Haley featured it in [*Roots*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots:_The_Saga_of_an_American_Family) in 1976 and the television miniseries in 1977, and it became part of a wider reclaiming of Black heritage. For many families today, the broom at a wedding honors the ancestors who made a marriage when the law would not. ### Where the Custom Came From The deeper origin of jumping the broom is still debated. - **Britain.** In 18th-century England, a "broomstick marriage" was slang for a sham or irregular marriage, and the Marriage Act of 1836 was mocked as the "Broomstick Marriage Act." The legal historian Rebecca Probert found no evidence that couples actually jumped a broom to make those informal unions. Romani couples in Wales, though, eloped and jumped a branch of flowering broom or a besom, and Welsh and English Romani kept the custom into the 1900s. - **West Africa.** Some writers have linked the custom to a Ghanaian practice of waving brooms over the heads of newlyweds, but there is no direct evidence of a connection. - **Exchange.** The historian Tyler D. Parry, in *Jumping the Broom: The Surprising Multicultural Origins of a Black Wedding Ritual*, argues that enslaved African Americans and poor rural white Southerners, many of British descent, shared more customs than is often acknowledged, and that the American custom grew from that exchange. Jumping the broom belongs above all to the Black families who kept it alive and gave it its meaning. If it is not part of your own heritage, learn its history before you borrow it, and honor where it comes from. ## Broom Folklore Around the World The broom is one of the most superstition-laden objects in the house, and families around the world keep their own rules about it. These are recorded in the [USC Digital Folklore Archives](https://folklore.usc.edu/) and in histories of the besom. - **A new broom for a new home.** A Jewish family from Baltimore [brings a new broom and salt](https://folklore.usc.edu/a-broom-and-salt-as-housewarming-presents/) into a new house: the salt so there are no tears in the home, and the new broom so the dirt of the old house does not come along. - **Never sweep someone's feet.** Families from [Haiti](https://folklore.usc.edu/brooms-and-marriage-in-haiti/) and [Albania](https://folklore.usc.edu/albanian-broom-superstition/) say that a person whose feet are swept will never marry. The Albanian cure is to spit on the broom, and a grandmother in [Savannah, Georgia](https://folklore.usc.edu/the-broom-of-doom/) made her grandson do the same after he swept her foot. - **Sweeping out the old year.** Many Chinese families [sweep the house before the New Year](https://folklore.usc.edu/sweeping-ritual-chinese-new-year/) and push the dirt out the front door, sweeping out bad luck and evil along with the dust. - **The Russian venik.** In Russia, the besom, or venik, was said to hide the [domovoy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domovoy), the spirit of the house. It was kept as a protective amulet and used for fortune-telling, and old brooms were burned at [Maslenitsa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslenitsa), the festival at the end of winter. - **The brewer's besom.** English brewers stirred fermenting beer with a birch besom and never washed it, so the yeast lived on in the twigs, and a besom hung outside became a sign that ale was sold inside. - **The fire broom.** In Scotland and Bulgaria, besoms are still stacked at the edges of some forests, ready to beat out a fire. ### What Is a Witches' Broom on a Tree? A [witches' broom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch%27s_broom) on a tree is a dense, twiggy cluster of shoots growing from a single point, like a broom or a bird's nest in the branches. It is a growth deformity, often caused by a fungus or by a phytoplasma, a tiny bacteria-like organism, and it takes its name from its broom-like shape. ## How to Make a Besom To make a besom, bundle dry twigs around the end of a straight handle, bind them tightly in two places, and trim the ends even. A full-size besom takes an afternoon. - **Handle.** A straight branch about four to five feet long for a working besom, or 12 to 18 inches for an altar besom. Hazel and ash are traditional. - **Bristles.** Dry birch twigs are traditional; heather, broom, straw, and broomcorn work too. For an altar besom, many practitioners add dried herbs such as lavender or rosemary. - **Binding.** Strong garden twine, wire, or thin strips of willow. 1. Gather an armful of twigs 18 to 24 inches long, and let fresh twigs dry for a week or two so they do not shrink and loosen. 2. Lay the twigs around the last 8 inches of the handle, thickest ends toward the top, until the handle is hidden. 3. Bind the bundle tightly about 2 inches from the top, wrapping many times and knotting hard. Bind it again 4 to 6 inches lower. 4. Trim the bottom of the bristles even, and tap the besom on the ground to settle loose twigs. 5. Dress it if you like, with ribbons in your colors, a charm, a crystal, or a carved symbol on the handle. ## How to Care for a Besom Hang a besom bristles up, or stand it on its handle, so the bristles do not bend out of shape. Keep a ritual besom separate from your cleaning broom, and cleanse it now and then by passing it through incense smoke. Keep it dry: damp twigs and fibers go moldy and brittle. ## Where to Find a Besom Our [witch brooms and besoms collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/witch-brooms-besoms?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) holds ritual and altar besoms from 6 to 21 inches, sized for sweeping a circle, an altar, or a doorway rather than a floor. The [dragon besom](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dragon-black-red-broom?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) is the largest at 21 inches, with black and red bristles, a dragon charm, and garnet and black onyx beads. For the altar, the [small altar witch broom](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/7-8-witch-broom?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) is 11 inches of coco palm fiber on a copper-wrapped handle, the [Celtic triple goddess broom](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/9-1-2-celtic-triple-goddess-broom?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) is 9 1/2 inches with a triple moon charm, and the [triple moon crystal broom](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/12-triple-moon-crystal-broom?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) is topped with an amethyst point. For a doorway guard, the [evil eye and Hand of Fatima broom](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/broom-evil-eye-fatima-hand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) and the [Wicca broom with pentacle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/broom-pentagram?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=besom) are made to hang. Our guide to [witch symbols](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) explains the charms. For the rest of your tools, see our guides to the [witch's cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) and the [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/). ## Besom FAQ ### What is a besom? A besom is a traditional broom made of twigs or natural fibers bound around a wooden handle, with a round brush instead of a flat one. In witchcraft it is a ritual tool for sweeping away unwanted energy. ### What is a besom used for in witchcraft? A besom is used to sweep a ritual space before casting a circle, to cleanse a home of heavy energy, to guard a doorway, and to jump over at weddings and handfastings. Small altar besoms keep the altar swept. ### What is the difference between a broom and a besom? A besom is a round broom of twigs or fibers bound around a handle; a broom is any sweeping tool, including the flat kind. In witchcraft, besom usually names a broom kept only for ritual. ### Why do witches ride brooms? The idea dates to 1453, when a French prior confessed to flying to a witches' sabbath on a broom. Some researchers link it to hallucinogenic flying ointments, and the broom was also the household tool that stood by every hearth. ### What does jumping the broom mean? Jumping the broom is a wedding custom in which a couple jumps over a broom to begin their married life. Enslaved African Americans, who could not marry legally, used it to declare their marriages, and it is honored at many Black weddings today. ### Where did jumping the broom come from? It was practiced by enslaved people in the American South in the 1840s and 1850s and revived after *Roots* in 1976. Its deeper origin is debated: Welsh Romani couples jumped a broom, and a West African link has been suggested but not proven. ### What does besom mean in the Bible? In the King James Version, Isaiah 14:23 says God will sweep Babylon "with the besom of destruction," a broom that sweeps a place clean away. ### What does besom mean in Scotland? In Scots, besom is a term for a woman, usually a cheeky or troublesome one. It can be an insult, or affectionate, as in "wee besom" for a mischievous girl. ### Why do you hang a broom over the door? A broom hung over or beside the front door, bristles up, is kept as a guard for the home, to sweep away harm before it comes inside. ### Is it bad luck to sweep someone's feet? In Haitian, Albanian, and Southern American folklore, a person whose feet are swept will never marry. The traditional cure is to spit on the broom. ### Should you get a new broom when you move? Many families say yes. Bringing a new broom into a new home keeps the dirt and bad luck of the old house from coming with you, and some bring salt as well. ### How do you make a besom? Bundle dry twigs such as birch or heather around the end of a straight handle, bind them tightly in two places with twine or wire, and trim the ends even. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Witch's Cauldron: Meaning, Uses, and How to Use One Safely](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A witch's cauldron is a small cast iron pot on three legs that holds fire, smoke, and water on the altar. Here is where the cauldron came from, the myths behind it, what practitioners use it for, how to burn incense and petitions in it safely, how to choose a size, and how to keep cast iron from rusting. **Content:** A witch's cauldron is a small cast iron pot, usually standing on three legs, that holds fire, smoke, and water on the altar. Practitioners use it to burn incense and written petitions, hold a candle, scry, mix herbs, and leave offerings. It stands for transformation, because whatever goes into a cauldron comes out changed. The big bubbling witches' cauldron of Halloween was a cooking pot; most altar cauldrons today fit in the palm of your hand. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=witch-cauldron) ## What Is a Cauldron? A [cauldron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauldron) is a large, deep metal pot made to cook over an open fire, either hung from a hook or set on its own legs in the coals. The word came into English in the 1200s from the Norman French *caudron*, which grew out of the Latin *caldarium*, a hot bath, from *calidus*, hot. The older English word for the same pot was *kettle*, borrowed from the Old Norse *ketill*. For most of history the cauldron was the kitchen. One pot over one fire cooked the stew, heated the wash water, brewed the ale, and boiled the dye. That is the root of its magic: it was the one object in the house where raw things became something new, every single day. ### What Does a Cauldron Symbolize? A cauldron symbolizes transformation. Grain, water, and fire go in, and bread, beer, and medicine come out, so the pot became the image of change itself. Other meanings grew from that one: - **Rebirth.** In Welsh and Irish myth, cauldrons restore the dead and remake the living. - **Abundance.** A full cauldron fed a household, and the Irish god the Dagda owned one that never ran empty. - **Inspiration and wisdom.** The Welsh goddess Ceridwen brewed poetic inspiration in hers. - **The womb of the Goddess.** In Wicca the cauldron is a feminine vessel, the container in which life forms. Some practitioners set it with the element of water because it holds; others set it with earth because it is a working tool made from the ground. ## The Cauldron in Myth and History The witch at the cauldron is a young image. The magic cauldron is far older, and it belongs to heroes, gods, and poets before it ever belonged to witches. | Cauldron | Tradition | What it does | |---|---|---| | Gundestrup cauldron | Iron Age Europe, found in Denmark | A silver ritual vessel covered in gods and animals | | Cauldron of the Dagda | Irish | Never runs empty; no company leaves it hungry | | Ceridwen's cauldron | Welsh | Brews Awen, the spirit of poetic inspiration | | Pair Dadeni | Welsh | Brings dead warriors back to life | | Óðrerir | Norse | Holds the mead of poetry | | The Weird Sisters' cauldron | Shakespeare's *Macbeth* | Brews the visions that doom a king | ### The Gundestrup Cauldron The [Gundestrup cauldron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundestrup_cauldron) is a silver bowl 27 inches across, made sometime between 150 BC and 1 BC. It is the largest known piece of European Iron Age silver work. Farmers cutting peat near the hamlet of Gundestrup in Denmark found it in 1891, taken apart with its panels stacked inside the base, most likely laid in the bog as an offering. Its plates show gods, warriors, and animals, including an antlered figure seated cross-legged and holding a torc and a serpent. It is on display at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen. ### The Dagda's Cauldron of Plenty The Irish god [the Dagda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dagda) owned a cauldron called the *coire ansic*, the undry cauldron. It was one of the [Four Treasures of the Tuatha Dé Danann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Treasures_of_the_Tuatha_D%C3%A9_Danann), and the old texts say no company ever went away from it unsatisfied. It is the cauldron of abundance, and it is why many practitioners work with a cauldron for prosperity and hospitality. ### Ceridwen and the Cauldron of Inspiration The Welsh goddess [Ceridwen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceridwen) brewed a potion in her cauldron for a year and a day, to give her son all the wisdom in the world. She set a boy named [Gwion Bach](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwion_Bach) to stir it. At the end, three hot drops splashed onto his thumb, he put it in his mouth, and all the knowledge meant for her son was his. Ceridwen chased him through a string of shapeshifts until he became a grain of wheat and she, a hen, swallowed him. Nine months later she gave birth to him again, and he grew up to be the great poet [Taliesin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taliesin). Her cauldron holds [Awen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awen), the flowing spirit of inspiration, and many modern pagans honor Ceridwen as a goddess of rebirth, transformation, and inspiration. ### The Cauldron of Rebirth In [Branwen ferch Llŷr](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Branwen_ferch_Ll%C5%B7r), the second branch of the Welsh [Mabinogion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mabinogion), the giant king Brân gives the Irish king a cauldron called the [Pair Dadeni](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pair_Dadeni). Dead warriors placed in it rise again and return to battle, though they come back unable to speak. The Irish nearly win the war with it, until the Welsh prince Efnysien hides among the dead, is thrown in, and stretches out inside until the cauldron bursts into four pieces. ### Óðrerir and the Mead of Poetry In Norse myth, [Óðrerir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%93%C3%B0rerir) is one of the vessels that hold the mead of poetry. The Icelandic writer Snorri Sturluson calls it the kettle in which the blood of the wise being Kvasir was mixed with honey, making a drink that turns anyone who tastes it into a poet or a scholar. ### How the Cauldron Became the Witch's Tool The cauldron became the witch's pot on the English stage. Shakespeare's [Macbeth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macbeth) opens its fourth act with the [three witches](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Witches) circling a boiling cauldron, dropping in eye of newt and toe of frog, and chanting "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble." Thomas Middleton's *The Witch* and Christopher Marlowe's *The Jew of Malta* used the same image, and between them these plays fixed the cauldron to the witch in the popular imagination for four hundred years. The Greek goddess [Hecate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate), goddess of crossroads, night, magic, witchcraft, and the moon, appears in *Macbeth* too, scolding the witches in a scene most scholars believe someone other than Shakespeare wrote. Modern devotees of Hekate often work with a cauldron in her honor. In modern [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca), the cauldron sits on the altar with the [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/), wand, pentacle, chalice, and [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/). Most Wiccan cauldrons are small cast iron pots used for incense, petitions, and candles, and the cooking pot of the old stories has become a working vessel for fire and smoke. ## What Is a Cauldron Used for in Witchcraft? A cauldron is used for anything that involves fire, smoke, or water on the altar. These are the most common uses: - **Burning loose incense and resin.** Set a lit charcoal tablet on a bed of sand in the cauldron and sprinkle frankincense, copal, myrrh, or a loose herb blend onto it a pinch at a time. The iron holds the heat, and the sand keeps it off the bottom. Our [resin, incense powders, and charcoal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/resin-incense-powders-charcoal?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) collection has tablets and resins that work well in a small cauldron. - **Burning petitions.** Write a wish, an intention, or something you are ready to let go of on a small slip of paper, light it from a candle, and drop it into the cauldron. Many practitioners burn [bay leaves](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-bay-leaves-spells/) the same way, with a wish written on the leaf. - **Holding a candle.** Pack sand into the cauldron and set a [chime candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) upright in it. The iron walls catch dripping wax and shelter the flame. - **Scrying.** Fill the cauldron with water and gaze into the dark surface by candlelight. The black iron gives your eyes nothing to hold, much like a [scrying bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron). Our guide to [how to use a crystal ball](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) walks through water scrying step by step. Dry the iron right after. - **Mixing herbs and powders.** A cauldron is a good bowl for blending loose incense, sachet herbs, or powders before a working. - **Making black salt.** The ash left in the cauldron after a burn is one of the traditional ingredients in [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/), used for protection and banishing. - **Offerings.** Many practitioners leave food, drink, or herbs in a cauldron on an ancestor altar, especially at Samhain; see our list of [Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/). - **Sabbat fires.** A large cauldron can hold a small fire outdoors at [Beltane](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-correspondences/) or [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-yule/), when indoor space or weather rules out a bonfire. ### Can You Cook in a Witch's Cauldron? No, not in an altar cauldron. Our cauldrons, and most sold for ritual, are made as ritual vessels, not cookware, and they are not prepared as food-safe seasoned iron. Once a cauldron has held charcoal, ash, and resin, keep it for ritual. For kitchen witchery, such as an [autumn simmer pot](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/autumn-simmer-pot-spell-prosperity/) or a brewed tea, use a pot made for the stove; our [kitchen witch's toolkit](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/modern-kitchen-witchs-toolkit/) covers the kitchen side of the craft. Food-grade cast iron cauldrons do exist, and they are sold as cookware, pre-seasoned for food. ## How to Use a Cauldron Safely To use a cauldron safely, set it on a heat-proof surface, put a layer of sand or salt in the bottom, and never leave anything burning in it unattended. Cast iron gets hot enough to scorch wood and cloth right through its legs. 1. **Set it on a heat-proof surface.** Stand the cauldron on a stone or ceramic tile, a metal trivet, or a tray of sand, never directly on wood, an altar cloth, or a plastic tray. An [altar tile](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/altar-tile-guide/) does this job well. Keep it well away from curtains, dried herbs, and anything hanging above it. 2. **Add a base layer.** Pour in half an inch to an inch of sand or salt. It spreads the heat, protects the iron, and gives charcoal, candles, and paper something steady to sit on. 3. **Light charcoal with tongs.** Hold a charcoal tablet with metal tongs over a lighter or candle flame until sparks run across it, about 20 to 30 seconds, then set it on the sand. Wait about five minutes, until the top turns ash gray, before adding any resin or herbs. 4. **Add small amounts.** Sprinkle incense on a pinch at a time. For petitions, fold the paper small, light one corner from a candle while holding it with tongs, and drop it in. Burn one slip at a time rather than a pile. 5. **Keep the lid within reach.** If a flame climbs too high, set the lid on the cauldron to smother it. Do not pour cold water into a hot cauldron, because a sudden temperature change can crack cast iron. 6. **Open a window.** Burning charcoal gives off carbon monoxide. A crack of fresh air is enough for a tablet or two, and a smoke detector nearby is worth having. 7. **Let it cool completely.** Charcoal stays hot for an hour or more after it looks dead. Wait until the iron is cool to the touch before you empty it, then tip out the ash and sand. Many practitioners bury the ash, scatter it outdoors, or save it for black salt. ### What Not to Burn in a Cauldron - **Alcohol fires indoors.** The rubbing alcohol and Epsom salt "cauldron flame" is popular online, but its flame is hard to see, and alcohol poured into a warm cauldron can flash back up the stream to the bottle. We do not recommend it indoors, or anywhere near the altar. - **Big bundles of paper.** A pile of burning paper throws up flaming scraps. Burn small slips one at a time. - **Plastic, glitter, foil, or glossy paper.** These give off toxic smoke. - **Anything in a cauldron that is too small for it.** A 40 mm charcoal tablet needs a cauldron at least 4 inches across, with room around it for resin. ## How to Choose a Cauldron Choose a cauldron by what you plan to burn in it. Size matters most, then the lid, the legs, and the symbol on the side. | Size | Good for | From our shop | |---|---|---| | Under 3 inches | One incense cone, a pinch of herbs, a travel altar | [Small oval cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/oval-cast-iron-cauldron?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron), 1 3/4 inches tall | | 3 to 3 1/2 inches | A 33 mm charcoal tablet, small petitions, a chime candle | [3 inch pentagram cauldron with lid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/3-pentagram-cast-iron-cauldron-w-lid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron), [3 inch wide-rim cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cast-iron-cauldron-3?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) | | 4 1/2 to 5 inches | A 40 mm charcoal tablet with room for resin, several petitions, scrying | [Triple moon cauldron with lid, 4 1/2 inches](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4-5-triple-moon-cast-iron-cauldron-w-lid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron), [triquetra cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triquetra-cast-iron-cauldron-lid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) | | 6 to 8 inches | Group ritual, larger burnings, a small outdoor sabbat fire | [6 inch cauldron with handle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cast-iron-cauldron-6?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron), [8 inch cauldron with lid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cast-iron-cauldron-lid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) | - **A lid** smothers flames, keeps dust and moisture out between rituals, and closes a working. If you plan to burn petitions, get one with a lid. - **Three legs** lift the hot bottom off the surface and let air flow underneath. Most cast iron cauldrons have them, and they are the traditional form. - **A handle** lets you carry a hot cauldron by something other than its body. Use a pot holder anyway; handles heat up too. - **The symbol** is a matter of your path. A pentacle marks the elements and protection, and our guide to [pentagram vs pentacle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/pentagram-vs-pentacle/) explains the difference. The triple moon honors the Maiden, Mother, and Crone. The triquetra is a Celtic knot of three, and the Tree of Life links the roots below with the branches above. Our guide to [witch symbols](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) covers each one. A plain cauldron works for every tradition and leaves room for your own markings. ## How to Cleanse and Care for a Cast Iron Cauldron Cast iron has one enemy, and it is water. Keep a cauldron dry and lightly oiled and it will last for generations. ### Before the First Use 1. **Wipe it out.** Wipe the new cauldron inside and out with a dry cloth to lift casting dust. 2. **Oil it.** Rub a thin coat of vegetable oil over the iron, inside and out, then buff off everything you can with a clean cloth. A heavy coat turns sticky. 3. **Burn it in.** The first time you light charcoal in it, the oil and any factory coating may smoke and smell. Do that first burn outdoors or beside an open window. 4. **Cleanse it.** Pass the cauldron through incense or [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/) smoke, ring a bell over it, or leave it on a dry windowsill under the full moon. Many practitioners make the first burn in a new cauldron a cleansing resin such as frankincense, and state aloud what the cauldron is for. ### After Each Use - **Empty it once it is cold.** Tip out the ash and sand, and wipe the inside with a dry cloth or a stiff brush. - **Dry it at once after water.** After scrying or washing, dry the cauldron with a towel, then warm it over a low stove burner or in a low oven for a few minutes so no damp stays in the pores of the iron. - **Do not leave salt in it.** Dry salt is a fine base layer during a ritual, but salt pulls moisture from the air and rusts iron, so empty it afterward. - **Oil it now and then.** A drop of oil on a cloth, rubbed in and buffed off every few weeks, keeps the surface black and sealed. - **Store it with the lid on.** Keep it somewhere dry, not in a damp basement or under a sink. ### How to Remove Rust From a Cauldron To remove rust from a cast iron cauldron, scrub the rusty patch with steel wool until the bare gray iron shows, rinse, dry it at once with a towel, warm it until it is fully dry, and rub in a thin coat of oil. Rust on cast iron is only on the surface and comes off with a little work, so a rusty cauldron is not ruined. ## Where to Find a Cauldron Every cauldron in our [cauldrons collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) is cast iron, from a 1 3/4 inch oval pot to an 8 inch working cauldron with a 6 1/2 inch deep bowl. Several have fitted lids, most stand on three legs, and they come plain or cast with a pentacle, triple moon, triquetra, or Tree of Life. For fuel, our [resin, powder, and granular incense for charcoal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-for-charcoal-burning?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) has frankincense, copal, and blends made to burn on a tablet. If you like the look of a cauldron on the altar but prefer a flame to charcoal, our [sage candle in a cast iron cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sage-candle-in-cauldron?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) burns for about 12 hours and leaves you a small cauldron to reuse. For reading, [Entering Hekate's Cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/entering-hekates-cauldron-by-cyndi-brannen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) by Cyndi Brannen is built around the cauldron as a tool for devotion to Hekate, and [The Book of Celtic Magic](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/book-celtic-magic-by-kristoffer-hughes?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-cauldron) by Kristoffer Hughes teaches from Ceridwen's cauldron of Awen. Keep notes on what you burn and why in your [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) or [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/). ## Witch's Cauldron FAQ ### What is a cauldron? A cauldron is a large, deep metal pot made to cook over an open fire. In witchcraft it is usually a small cast iron pot on three legs, used on the altar to hold fire, smoke, and water. ### What does a cauldron symbolize? A cauldron symbolizes transformation, because what goes into it comes out changed. It also stands for rebirth, abundance, inspiration, and, in Wicca, the womb of the Goddess. ### What does a witch use a cauldron for? Witches use a cauldron to burn loose incense and resin on charcoal, burn written petitions and bay leaves, hold a candle, scry with water, mix herbs, and hold offerings. A large one can hold a small outdoor fire at the sabbats. ### Are witch cauldrons still used today? Yes. Cauldrons are among the most common tools on modern pagan and Wiccan altars, though most are small cast iron pots used for incense and candles rather than big kettles for cooking. ### What is in a witch's cauldron? In modern practice, a layer of sand or salt, a charcoal tablet, and incense, herbs, or a burning petition. The eye of newt and toe of frog come from the witches' brew in Shakespeare's *Macbeth*. ### What do witches say around a cauldron? The famous chant is from *Macbeth*: "Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble." In real practice, people usually state their intention in their own words as they light the charcoal or drop in a petition. ### What do you put in the bottom of a cauldron? Put half an inch to an inch of sand or salt in the bottom before you burn anything. It spreads the heat, protects the iron, and gives charcoal and candles a steady base. Empty salt out afterward, because it draws moisture and rusts the iron. ### Can you cook in a witch's cauldron? Not in an altar cauldron. Ritual cauldrons are not prepared as food-safe cookware, and once one has held charcoal and ash it should stay a ritual tool. Use a pot made for the stove for simmer pots and brews. ### How do you keep a cast iron cauldron from rusting? Keep it dry, empty ash and salt after each use, dry it at once after any water, and rub in a thin coat of oil every few weeks. If rust appears, scrub it off with steel wool, dry the iron, and oil it again. ### What size cauldron should I get? A 3 to 3 1/2 inch cauldron holds a small charcoal tablet, a chime candle, and small petitions, which covers most solo work. Choose 4 1/2 to 5 inches for larger tablets and scrying, and 6 inches or more for group ritual. ### Which goddess is associated with the cauldron? Ceridwen, the Welsh goddess who brewed the potion of inspiration that made the poet Taliesin, is the goddess most tied to the cauldron. Many devotees of Hekate also work with one, and in Irish myth the god the Dagda owns a cauldron that never runs empty. ### Is it safe to burn paper in a cauldron? Yes, if you burn small slips one at a time on a bed of sand, with the cauldron on a heat-proof surface and the lid within reach. Keep a window open, never leave it burning, and let it cool fully before emptying. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [How to Make Black Salt: Witches' Black Salt Recipe, Uses, and Meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) **Published:** September 20, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Witches' black salt is salt blackened with ash or charcoal for protection and banishing. Here is the recipe, five variations, how to use it, and what not to do. **Content:** Witches' black salt is ordinary salt blackened with ash from burnt herbs, activated charcoal powder, or scrapings from a cast iron pot, and it is made in five minutes by grinding two parts salt with one part of one of those three blackeners. It is a protection and banishing salt. Where white salt purifies and absorbs, black salt repels: it keeps unwanted people, gossip, and ill will from crossing a line you've drawn. This page has the base recipe, five variations for different jobs, what black salt means, how to use it for protection and banishing, and the mistakes that ruin carpets and gardens. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. 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Three different things are sold as "black salt," and only one of them is this. | Name | What it is | What it's for | |---|---|---| | Witches' black salt (sal negra) | It is salt blackened with ash, charcoal, cast iron scrapings, or black pepper, and it is made by hand. | It is used for protection and banishing in folk magic, and it is not food. | | Kala namak (Indian black salt) | It is a pinkish-grey volcanic rock salt with a sulfur smell, and it is sold in grocery stores. | It is a cooking salt used in chaat, chutneys, and vegan egg dishes. | | Black lava salt (Hawaiian black salt) | It is sea salt blended with food-grade activated charcoal, and it is sold as a finishing salt. | It is a cooking salt sprinkled on food for color and crunch. | Witches' black salt comes out of Hoodoo, the folk magic of African Americans in the South, where salt was blackened with scrapings from the bottom of a cast iron pot and thrown after an unwanted visitor so they would not return. It passed into Santería-influenced botánica practice as sal negra, and from there into modern witchcraft, where ash from protective herbs became the common blackener. Hoodoo work with it is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. The recipe below is the form most witches use today. ## Black Salt Spiritual Meaning Black salt means a boundary: salt is the oldest purifier in folk magic, black is the color of absorbing and banishing, and the two together make a salt that both cleans a space and keeps what you sent out from coming back. Every ingredient adds to that meaning. Salt preserves and purifies. Ash is what is left when something has been fully burned away, so it carries endings. Charcoal absorbs. Iron is the classic metal of protection against spirits and ill will, which is why the cast iron version is the oldest. Black pepper and cayenne add heat and push. When you choose what to blacken your salt with, you are choosing what kind of boundary you want: a quiet one, a hard one, or a hot one. ## What Black Salt Is Used For Black salt is used to protect a home, to banish negativity and unwanted people, to stop gossip, to break a run of bad luck, and to add force to any protection or banishing spell. - **Protecting a home.** A thin line across thresholds and windowsills, or a pinch in each corner. - **Keeping an unwanted person from returning.** Sprinkled in their footprints or thrown after them as they leave, in the Hoodoo way. - **Stopping gossip and jealousy.** A pinch under the desk at work, or in a jar with the gossiper's name. - **Banishing and [return-to-sender work](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/return-to-sender-spell/).** A ring around a black candle, or a layer in a spell jar. - **Clearing a room after a fight, an illness, or a bad visitor.** Scattered, left overnight, and swept out the door. - **Protecting yourself on the move.** A small sachet in a pocket, a bag, or the car. - **Guarding sleep.** A small dish under the bed for nightmares. Black salt pushes away. For the opposite job, drawing someone closer and softening them, the working is a [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/). ## What You Need Black salt needs two parts salt, one part ash from burnt herbs, activated charcoal powder, cast iron scrapings, or ground black pepper, and a mortar and pestle or a bowl and spoon to grind them together. - **Salt, two parts.** Sea salt, kosher salt, or [Dead Sea salt](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dead-sea-salt-2oz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-black-salt). Coarse salt grinds down well. Table salt works. - **A blackener, one part.** Pick one or combine them: - **Ash from protective herbs or incense.** Sage, rosemary, bay, or cedar, burned in a fire-safe dish and left until completely cold, or the ash from your own stick or cone incense. Save it in a jar as you go. Use plant ash only, never ash from treated or painted wood, glossy paper, or anything synthetic. - **[Activated charcoal powder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/activated-charcoal-powder?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-black-salt)**. It gives the deepest black. Use activated charcoal or plain hardwood lump charcoal only. Self-lighting incense discs and barbecue briquettes contain saltpeter, binders, or lighter fluid, and they don't belong in the salt. - **Scrapings from a cast iron pan or cauldron.** The traditional Hoodoo blackener. Scrape the seasoned black from the outside bottom of a cold pan with a butter knife, working away from your body. - **Black pepper,** ground fine, for heat and banishing force. - **A [mortar and pestle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mortar-pestles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-black-salt)**, or a bowl and the back of a spoon. - **A jar with a lid** to store it in. Glass is best. ## How to Make Black Salt, Step by Step To make black salt, you grind one part ash or charcoal to a fine powder, add two parts salt, grind them together until the salt is evenly black, speak your purpose over it, and store it in a sealed jar. 1. **Choose your timing if you keep one.** The waning moon, the dark moon, and Saturday, the day of Saturn, are the traditional times for banishing and protection work. Black salt made on a Tuesday afternoon because you need it still works. 2. **Cleanse your tools.** Wipe the mortar and the jar, and pass them through incense smoke or wipe them with [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/). 3. **Grind the blackener first.** Put one part ash, charcoal, iron scrapings, or pepper in the mortar and grind it to a fine powder. Lumps of charcoal won't coat the salt. Grind gently and keep your face back, because ash and charcoal dust should not be breathed in. 4. **Add two parts salt.** Pour it over the powder. 5. **Grind counterclockwise.** Counterclockwise is the direction of banishing. Grind until every grain is grey-black and the mix is even. 6. **Say what it's for.** While you grind, state the job out loud: "Nothing harmful crosses this salt." "What is sent against me goes back where it came from." The words are in the next section. 7. **Jar it and label it.** Store it in a sealed glass jar, labeled, away from the kitchen salt. Black salt keeps indefinitely if it stays dry. The proportions are forgiving. More charcoal gives a blacker salt, and more salt stretches a small amount of ash. Two to one is the standard. ## Black Salt Variations Black salt has five common variations, and the blackener you choose sets what the salt is best at: ash for everyday protection, charcoal for absorbing, cast iron for the hardest boundary, pepper for banishing, and graveyard dirt or burnt eggshell for guarded, ancestral protection. | Variation | What goes in | What it's best for | |---|---|---| | Ash black salt | It is two parts salt and one part ash from sage, rosemary, bay, or protection incense. | It is the everyday protection salt for thresholds, corners, and windowsills. | | Charcoal black salt | It is two parts salt and one part activated charcoal powder or finely ground hardwood lump charcoal. | It is the blackest salt, and it is best for absorbing heavy energy in a room after a fight or an illness. | | Cast iron black salt | It is two parts salt and one part scrapings from the bottom of a cast iron pan or [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/). | It is the traditional Hoodoo form, and it is the strongest for keeping a specific person away. | | Banishing black salt | It is two parts salt, one part ash or charcoal, and a half part black pepper, with a pinch of cayenne. Wash your hands after mixing it, and keep it away from your eyes. | It is the hot version for banishing, return-to-sender work, and stopping gossip. | | Graveyard or eggshell black salt | It is two parts salt, one part charcoal, and a pinch of [graveyard dirt](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/graveyard-dirt?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-black-salt) or eggshell burnt black in a dry pan and ground. | It adds ancestral protection, and the eggshell version borrows the protective work of cascarilla. | Make the ash version first. It covers most needs, and you can add pepper or iron to a spoonful of it later when a job calls for more. ## How to Use Black Salt for Protection To use black salt for protection, you lay a thin line of it across the places where things enter, which are doorways, windowsills, and the corners of a room, and you renew it at each dark moon or whenever the house feels off. - **Thresholds.** A thin line across the outside of the front and back doors. Outside is better than inside, because it won't be tracked through the house. - **Windowsills.** A pinch along each sill, or a small dish on the sill if you don't want loose salt. - **Corners.** A pinch in each corner of a room, left for a night or a week, then swept up. - **Around the property.** Walk the boundary counterclockwise and drop a pinch at each corner. Keep it off the lawn and the beds. - **With a symbol.** Draw a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) or a [protection rune](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) such as Algiz in black salt on a plate by the door, and leave it until the next dark moon. - **In a jar by the door.** A small open jar of black salt by the entrance does the same work with no mess, and it is the renter's version. - **On you.** A teaspoon in a small cloth bag, carried in a pocket, a bag, or the glove box. ## How to Use Black Salt for Banishing To use black salt for banishing, you put it between you and what you want gone: in the footsteps of a person leaving, around a black candle burned for the purpose, or in a jar with the name of what you're removing. - **After an unwanted guest.** When they leave, sprinkle a little black salt where they walked and sweep it out the front door after them. This is the oldest use of it. - **Around a candle.** Ring a black candle with black salt and burn it for the banishing. The [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) covers carving and dressing the candle. - **In a banishing jar.** Write what you're removing on paper, put it in a small jar, cover it with black salt, seal it, and dispose of it away from your home. - **At work.** A pinch under your desk or chair for gossip, or in a small dish behind your monitor. - **After a cleansing.** Once a room has been cleared, by smoke, by Florida Water, or by an [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) for a person, black salt at the door keeps what you removed from walking back in. Sweep used black salt toward the front door and out, or gather it and throw it away off your property. It has done its job by absorbing, so it doesn't go back in the jar. ## Words to Say Over Black Salt The words said over black salt are a plain statement of what it is for, spoken while you grind it and again when you lay it down, and any wording in your own voice works. Here is a charge that works as an invocation, an affirmation, or a petition to whoever watches over your house. > Salt of the earth and ash of the fire, > stand at my door and hold the line. > What means me harm may not come in. > What I have sent away stays gone. > This home is kept, and so am I. Say it once over the jar when you make the salt, and once each time you lay a line. ## What Not to Do With Black Salt Black salt should never be eaten, and it should be kept off soil, carpet, light floors, and anywhere pets or children can reach it. - **Don't blacken salt with anything outside the ingredient list.** Barbecue briquettes, self-lighting charcoal discs, ash from treated or painted wood, burnt plastic, and printer ink are not safe to grind or to scatter in a home. - **Don't eat it or cook with it.** Ash, iron scrapings, and ritual charcoal are not food. The edible black salts are kala namak and black lava salt, and they are different products. - **Don't put it on soil, lawns, or garden beds.** Salt kills plants and stays in the ground. Use a jar or a dish outdoors, or lay it on stone and sweep it up. - **Don't grind it into carpet or pale grout.** Charcoal stains. Use a dish indoors, or lay lines on hard floors you can sweep. - **Keep it away from pets.** Salt is harmful to cats and dogs in quantity. Lay it where they can't lick it, or use a lidded jar with holes in the lid. - **Don't store it near kitchen salt.** Label the jar. - **Don't use it on someone you want to keep.** Black salt pushes. If you lay it where a partner or a friend walks, it works on them too. - **Don't reuse it.** Salt that has been laid down has absorbed what it was set against. Throw it out and lay fresh. ## Black Salt FAQ ### What Is Black Salt in Witchcraft? Black salt in witchcraft is salt blackened with ash, charcoal, cast iron scrapings, or black pepper, and it is a ritual salt used for protection and banishing. It is not the same as edible kala namak or black lava salt. ### How Do You Make Black Salt? You make black salt by grinding one part ash, charcoal, or cast iron scrapings to a fine powder, adding two parts salt, and grinding them together counterclockwise until the salt is evenly black while you state what the salt is for. ### What Is Black Salt Used For? Black salt is used for protecting a home, banishing negativity and unwanted people, stopping gossip, and adding force to protection and banishing spells. It is laid across thresholds, placed in corners, ringed around candles, and added to spell jars. ### What Is the Spiritual Meaning of Black Salt? The spiritual meaning of black salt is a boundary. Salt purifies, black absorbs and banishes, and together they make a salt that cleans a space and keeps what was sent out from returning. ### How Do You Make Black Salt for Protection? You make black salt for protection with two parts salt and one part ash from protective herbs such as sage, rosemary, or bay, ground together, and you lay it across doorways and windowsills. ### Can You Make Black Salt With Eggshells? Yes, you can make black salt with eggshells. Toast clean, dry eggshells in a dry pan over medium heat with a window open, because they smoke, until they char black, let them cool, grind them to powder, and use them as the blackener or add a pinch to charcoal black salt. Eggshell carries the same protective work as cascarilla. ### Can You Eat Witches' Black Salt? No, you cannot eat witches' black salt, because it contains ash, ritual charcoal, or iron scrapings. The edible black salts are kala namak and black lava salt, which are separate products sold for cooking. ### Where Do You Put Black Salt in Your House? You put black salt across the outside of door thresholds, along windowsills, in the corners of rooms, in a small jar by the front door, and in a dish under the bed for bad dreams. Keep it off carpet and away from pets. ### How Long Does Black Salt Last? Black salt lasts indefinitely in a sealed, dry jar. Salt that has been laid down is renewed at each dark moon, or sooner if the house feels off, and the used salt is thrown away. ### How Do You Dispose of Black Salt? You dispose of black salt by sweeping it out the front door or gathering it and putting it in the trash away from your home. Don't pour it on soil, because salt kills plants, and don't put it back in the jar. ### Is There a Black Salt Protection Prayer? There is no single traditional black salt protection prayer. Practitioners speak a plain statement of purpose while grinding and laying the salt, and the charge above works as an invocation, an affirmation, or a prayer in your own tradition. ### What Is the Difference Between Black Salt and Regular Salt in Magic? Regular white salt purifies and absorbs, and it is used for cleansing and for circles. Black salt repels and banishes, and it is used for protection lines and for sending things away. ### Is Black Salt Hoodoo? Black salt comes from Hoodoo, where salt was blackened with cast iron scrapings and thrown after unwanted visitors, and it is also used in botánica practice as sal negra and in modern witchcraft. Hoodoo work is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. Make a jar of the ash version, label it, and keep it by the door. When the house feels heavy or someone leaves a bad taste behind them, lay a line, sweep it out in the morning, and lay it fresh. If you use your black salt in a working, write it down. Our guide to [keeping a spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) shows what to record, with a free printable page. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Dumb Supper: How to Hold a Silent Supper for the Ancestors at Samhain](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A dumb supper is a meal eaten in total silence with an empty place set for the ancestors. Here is where the Samhain tradition comes from, how to hold one, and what to put on the table. **Content:** A dumb supper is a meal eaten in complete silence, with an empty chair and a full plate set for the dead. Most people hold one on Samhain night, October 31, when the boundary between the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest. "Dumb" is the old word for silent, and the silence is the whole point: nobody speaks from the moment the candles are lit until the meal is over, so the ancestors get the room to themselves. Samhain falls in the middle of [Scorpio season](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/), a month astrologers tie to endings and the unseen. If you have never done one, it is simpler than it sounds. You cook, you set one extra place, you turn off the lights, you eat without a word, and you listen. This page covers where the tradition comes from, when to hold one, what to serve, the step-by-step ritual, and what to do when the silence ends. - [What Is a Dumb Supper?](#what-is) - [Where the Dumb Supper Comes From](#history) - [When to Hold a Dumb Supper](#when) - [What You Need](#supplies) - [How to Hold a Dumb Supper, Step by Step](#steps) - [What to Serve at a Dumb Supper](#food) - [Words to Say Before the Silence](#words) - [Rules and Etiquette](#rules) - [What to Do After the Supper](#after) - [Dumb Supper Variations](#variations) - [Similar Traditions From Other Cultures](#other-cultures) - [Dumb Supper FAQ](#faq) The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=dumb-supper) ## What Is a Dumb Supper? A dumb supper is a silent ritual meal shared with the dead, and in modern Pagan practice it is one of the ways people honor their ancestors at Samhain, alongside altars, offerings, and remembrance rites. The living cook a meal, lay one extra setting at the head of the table for the spirits, and eat the whole thing without speaking, singing, or touching a phone. The empty chair is treated as occupied: the ancestors are served first, their glass is filled, and nobody sits in that seat. The meaning of the silence is easy to miss. In everyday life the dead only get a passing thought, a photo on a shelf, a name at a holiday. A dumb supper gives them an hour of undivided attention, and the quiet is what makes that possible. Without conversation, most people find themselves actually thinking about the person they set the plate for, remembering their voice, their cooking, their jokes. That attention is the offering. The food is just the excuse. ## Where the Dumb Supper Comes From The dumb supper started as a marriage divination rite in the rural British Isles and the American South, not as an ancestor ritual, and modern Pagans borrowed the name and the silence for something new. In the older folk version, a group of unmarried young women would cook a meal at midnight in total silence, doing everything backward: walking backward, setting the table in reverse order, sometimes baking a "dumb cake" with the recipe run in reverse. Then they sat and waited. The belief was that the apparition of each woman's future husband would walk in and take the seat set for him. Folklorists recorded the custom in England on [St Mark's Eve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mark%27s_Eve) and Midsummer Eve, in Scotland and parts of the American South on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and in the Ozarks and Appalachia on Halloween, which is the version that stuck. The best American record comes from [Vance Randolph](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vance_Randolph), who collected Ozark folklore in the 1920s through 1940s and wrote up the dumb supper in *Ozark Superstitions* (1947, later reprinted as *Ozark Magic and Folklore*). His version has the girls of a household cook in silence with their backs to the stove, set the table backward, and then wait at midnight for the shape of a future husband, or, in the grimmer tellings, a coffin, which meant the girl would die unmarried. Versions of the same rite were collected across [Appalachia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachia) and the [Ozarks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozarks). Modern witches and Pagans took the name, the silence, and the backward table setting and turned it toward the dead. That repurposing happened in the late twentieth century as Wicca and eclectic Paganism revived [Samhain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain) as a festival of the ancestors. It fit naturally, because Samhain already carried the old Gaelic belief that the dead return to visit their homes on that night, and the broader custom of feeding the dead, the [veneration of the dead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneration_of_the_dead), is one of the oldest religious practices on record and one of the most widespread. So the dumb supper you will hold this year is a genuinely old custom wearing a new purpose, and knowing that is part of doing it well. ## When to Hold a Dumb Supper Hold a dumb supper on the night of October 31, after dark, and if you can manage it, time the meal so that you are seated by midnight. Samhain is the traditional date because it is the Celtic festival of the dead and the point on the [Wheel of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year) when the veil is said to thin. The same night is also Halloween and the start of [Allhallowtide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allhallowtide), the three Christian days for the dead, so the whole culture is already pointed in the right direction. You do not have to wait for the exact date, and the dumb supper is not a Samhain-only ritual. Any night between October 31 and November 2 works, and many people hold the supper on the closest weekend so that family can attend. It is also a fitting ritual for the anniversary of a death, for the night before or after a funeral, for a Yule table with a chair left for someone who died that year, or for any night you want an hour with a person who is gone. The old folk version was held on Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve as often as on Halloween, so there is precedent for every season. The one rule is that it happens after dark, with the electric lights off. ## What You Need for a Dumb Supper You need a table, candles, one extra place setting, and a meal, and everything else is optional. Here is the full list: - **A black or dark tablecloth.** Black is the color of the ancestors and of Samhain. If you do not own one, a dark sheet works, or a bare wooden table. - **Candles.** Black candles are traditional for the ancestor's place, and white candles for the living. Taper or chime candles in sturdy holders are easiest at a dinner table; tea lights in glass cups are the safest option if children or pets are present. Our guide to [black candles and their meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#black) explains why black belongs on this table, and you can find [black candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dumb-supper) and [white candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dumb-supper) in the shop. - **One extra place setting.** A plate, glass, and cutlery for the ancestors, set at the head of the table. Some people use the dead person's own plate or cup if they have inherited one. That is a lovely touch, and it is the one place where a specific keepsake really earns its spot. - **Photographs and keepsakes.** A photo of each person you are honoring, or an object they owned: a pipe, a ring, a recipe card, a pair of reading glasses. Arrange them around the ancestor's plate. - **Rosemary.** A sprig on each plate, or tucked into the napkin. [Rosemary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary) has stood for remembrance in European custom since at least Shakespeare's time ("there's rosemary, that's for remembrance"), and a [rosemary votive](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rosemary-votive-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dumb-supper) does the same work if fresh sprigs are out of season. - **A bell or a small chime.** Used to open and close the silence so nobody has to speak to signal the start or end. - **Slips of paper and a pen.** For guests to write a message to the dead during or after the meal. - **A fireproof dish.** A cauldron, a cast-iron pan, or a large ceramic bowl with an inch of sand in the bottom, for burning the messages at the end. - **The meal.** See [What to Serve](#food) below. ## How to Hold a Dumb Supper, Step by Step The ritual runs from lighting the candles to ringing the closing bell, and it takes about an hour. Here is the order most people follow: 1. **Cook in silence if you can.** In the old folk version the cooking itself was part of the rite. If you have the time, cook the meal without talking and without music. If that is not practical, cook normally and start the silence when you sit down. 2. **Set the table backward.** Lay the ancestors' place first, at the head of the table, then the living. Set each place in reverse of how you normally would: glass first, then cutlery, then plate. The reversal comes straight from the old divination rite and marks the meal as outside ordinary time. 3. **Dim the house.** Turn off every electric light in the room and, if you can, in the rooms visible from the table. Light the candles: black at the ancestors' seat, white at the living seats. Put phones in another room, switched off or silenced. 4. **Open with words, then the bell.** Before the silence, one person reads an invocation aloud (see [Words to Say](#words)). Then ring the bell once. From this point no one speaks. 5. **Serve the dead first.** Fill the ancestors' plate with a portion of every dish and pour their drink before anyone else is served. Serve the rest of the table oldest to youngest. 6. **Eat in silence.** Eat slowly. Pay attention to the empty chair, and to the person you set it for. If your mind wanders, bring it back to a memory of them. If you feel like crying, cry; it is quiet, and it is allowed. If someone laughs, ignore it and carry on. The silence is not a test. 7. **Write to the dead.** When you have finished eating, take a slip of paper and write a message to the person you are honoring: something you never said, a thank-you, a question, an apology. Fold it and place it under the ancestors' plate or in the fireproof dish. 8. **Sit with them a while.** Give a few minutes to nothing at all. Watch the candles. Some people report a sense of presence in this stretch. If nothing happens, nothing happens, and the meal was still an offering. 9. **Close the silence.** Ring the bell once. The oldest person present says a short closing line aloud, such as "Thank you for sitting with us. Go in peace, and return when you are welcome." Now everyone may speak. 10. **Burn the messages.** Carry the fireproof dish outside or set it in the sink, and burn the slips of paper one by one. Let the ash cool completely before you dispose of it. 11. **Take the offering plate out.** Carry the ancestors' plate and glass outside and leave the food at the base of a tree, on the ground, or on the porch; pour the drink onto the earth. Keep chocolate, alcohol, grapes, and onions off an outdoor offering plate if there are dogs, cats, or wildlife nearby, because all four are poisonous to animals. If you cannot leave food outdoors, compost it or bury it. Nobody eats from that plate. ## What to Serve at a Dumb Supper Serve the dead person's favorite dish if you know it, and fill the rest of the table with autumn food: apples, root vegetables, bread, and something from the old Samhain kitchen. The menu does not need to be elaborate. A single pot of stew with bread and a plate of apples is a complete dumb supper. Here is what carries meaning on this table: | Dish | Why It Belongs | Notes | |---|---|---| | The ancestor's favorite meal | This is the single most powerful thing you can put on the table, because it makes the offering personal. | Grandma's pot roast, Dad's chili, a great-aunt's lemon bars. If you inherited a recipe card, cook from it. | | [Colcannon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colcannon) | Mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale is the classic Irish Halloween dish, and charms were once hidden in it for divination. | Skip the hidden charms if children are eating; a ring in a mouthful of potato is a choking hazard. | | [Barmbrack](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barmbrack) | This Irish fruit bread was baked with a ring, a coin, and a rag inside to tell the eater's fortune for the coming year. | Use it as the bread for the table. Store-bought is fine; a plain raisin loaf stands in. | | [Soul cakes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soul_cake) | Small spiced cakes were given out to "soulers" who went door to door on All Souls' Day and offered to say a prayer for the household's dead. | Any small spiced cake or shortbread marked with a cross works. | | Apples | Apples are the fruit of Samhain, tied to [apple bobbing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_bobbing) and to the old Celtic image of the otherworld as an island of apples. | Serve them whole, baked, or as cider. Cut one crosswise to show the pentagram of seeds. | | Pomegranate | The pomegranate is the fruit of the underworld in the Greek story of Persephone, and it is in season in late October. | Split one and put a few seeds on the ancestors' plate. | | Roasted root vegetables | Beets, turnips, parsnips, and carrots grow in the dark, which is why they are the vegetables of the season of the dead. | Roast with olive oil, salt, and rosemary. Turnips also honor the original Irish jack-o'-lantern. | | Bread and salt | Bread and salt together are the oldest offering of hospitality in Europe. | A small dish of plain salt beside the ancestors' plate is enough. | | Cider, wine, or water | The ancestors' glass gets whatever they drank, or plain water if you do not know. | Water is never wrong. | For children, add something they will actually eat. A dumb supper does not have to be somber food, and a plate of the dead person's favorite cookies is as valid an offering as anything on this list. ## Words to Say Before the Silence Read one short invocation aloud before ringing the bell, and keep it plain, because the silence that follows will do the heavy lifting. Here is one you can use or adapt: > Tonight the veil is thin. > We set this place for those who came before us: > the ones we knew, the ones we never met, > the ones whose names we carry and the ones whose names are lost. > Sit with us. Eat with us. You are welcome at this table. > We will keep silence so that you may be heard. If you are honoring specific people, say their names after "we set this place," one at a time, and let each name land before the next. If a guest wants to add a name, let them. The invocation is the only part of the supper where the living speak, so give it room. A shorter affirmation works for a solo supper: > I remember you. I set your place. I am listening. For the closing, after the bell, any of these is enough: - "Thank you for sitting with us. Go in peace, and return when you are welcome." - "The meal is done and the door is open. Walk gently." - "We remember you. We will remember you again." ## Dumb Supper Rules and Etiquette The only hard rule is silence from the opening bell to the closing bell, and everything else is courtesy to the dead and to the other people at the table. In practice: - **No talking, no whispering, no humming.** If something urgent comes up, write it on a slip of paper. - **No phones at the table.** Not silenced, not face down. In another room. - **Nobody sits in the ancestors' chair.** Pull it out slightly from the table so that it is clearly reserved. - **Serve the dead first, then the eldest living, then down to the youngest.** This is the order of respect. - **Do not clear the ancestors' plate during the meal.** It stays until the closing bell. - **Tell guests the rules before they arrive.** A dumb supper with someone who did not know it would be silent is an awkward hour for everyone. - **Children are welcome.** Give them a job: lighting a candle under supervision, placing the rosemary, or ringing the bell. A child who breaks the silence has not ruined anything. - **Guests may honor their own dead.** Invite each person to bring a photo or keepsake, and to write a name on a slip of paper to place by the plate. The table belongs to everyone's ancestors. - **Leave the room as you found it.** Wax, ash, and crumbs get cleaned up the same night. The dead are guests, not an excuse for a mess. ## What to Do After the Supper After the closing bell, burn the messages, carry the offering plate outside, and then talk. The time after a dumb supper is often the best part: people who have just spent an hour thinking about a dead parent or grandparent tend to want to tell stories about them, and letting that happen around the cleared table is a second, unplanned ritual. A few specific things to do: - **Burn the slips of paper** in the fireproof dish, one by one. If you wrote to the same person every year, keep an eye on what you asked for; the answers tend to show up in dreams over the following week. - **Set out the offering plate** as described in step 11, minding the pet-safety list. - **Let the ancestors' candle burn down** if it is in a safe holder and someone stays in the room. Otherwise snuff it. Some traditions say never to blow out a ritual candle; a snuffer or a wet fingertip on the wick avoids the argument. - **Keep the photos up through November 2.** The three days of Allhallowtide are all days of the dead, and there is no reason to put Grandma back in the drawer on the first. - **Write it down.** Note who you honored, what you served, and anything you felt or dreamed afterward. Next year's supper starts from these notes. - **Cleanse the space** the following day if it feels heavy. A pinch of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) at the threshold, a wipe-down of the table with a few drops of [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) in a bowl of water, or simply opening the windows for an hour all reset the room. ## Dumb Supper Variations The dumb supper bends to fit a solo practitioner, a small apartment, a family with young children, or a coven, and each version keeps the same core: silence, an empty place, and an offering. - **Solo supper.** Set two places, yours and theirs. Light one black candle and one white. Read the short affirmation, ring the bell (or tap a glass), and eat. A solo supper can be as short as twenty minutes, and some people find it more intense than the group version because there is nowhere for attention to go but the empty chair. - **Apartment supper.** If you cannot leave food outdoors, put the offering plate on a windowsill overnight and compost it in the morning. A single tea light in a glass cup stands in for the candle. The silence works the same in a studio as in a farmhouse. - **Family supper with young children.** Shorten it. Aim for fifteen minutes of silence, give each child a candle to watch, and tell them ahead of time who the empty chair is for and one story about that person. Children often take the silence more seriously than adults expect. - **Coven or group supper.** Assign roles: one person to read the invocation, one to serve, one to ring the bell, one to carry the offering out. A larger group can set one ancestors' place per household or one shared place at the head of the table. - **Ancestor altar instead of a table.** If a full meal is out of reach, a plate of bread and an apple on your [Samhain altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/), eaten in silence beside it, is a dumb supper in miniature. Our page on [Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/) covers what to leave on the altar. ## Similar Traditions From Other Cultures Feeding the dead is one of the most widespread customs on earth, and the dumb supper is the British and American folk entry in a very long list. Nearly every culture has a day, a season, or a meal when the family sets food out for its ancestors, and several of them share the dumb supper's most specific details: an empty seat, a plate served first, a meal after dark, and a house left open for the visitors. Seeing the other traditions side by side shows what the dumb supper is actually doing, and it also marks the line between borrowing an idea and borrowing someone else's ceremony. ### Traditions That Set a Place at the Table These traditions set a place at the table or leave a plate in the house for the dead, which makes them the closest matches to the dumb supper: - **Dziady (Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine).** [Dziady](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dziady), or Forefathers' Eve, is the old Slavic feast of the ancestors, held in autumn and spring. Families cooked a meal, set out extra bowls and spoons for the dead, left the doors and windows open so the souls could come in, and called them by name to eat. Some households poured a little of every dish onto the table or floor for them. It is the nearest European match to a dumb supper, and it predates the Pagan revival by centuries. The Polish Catholic version survives as [Zaduszki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaduszki) on November 2, and the Lithuanian one as [Vėlinės](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C4%97lin%C4%97s), both now marked mainly with candles on graves. - **Día de Muertos (Mexico).** The [Day of the Dead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead), November 1 and 2, builds an ofrenda in the home with photographs, marigolds, candles, sugar skulls, pan de muerto, and the favorite foods and drinks of each person being honored, and families eat and celebrate together at home or at the graveside. It shares the dumb supper's photos, candles, and favorite-dish offering, but it is loud, colorful, and joyful where the dumb supper is dark and silent. It is a Mexican tradition with its own community, and it is best learned from practitioners within that tradition rather than folded into a Samhain table. It is also separate from [Santa Muerte](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/santa-muerte/), the folk saint of death, though many of her devotees honor her on the same dates. - **The Ghost Festival (China and the Chinese diaspora).** On the fifteenth night of the seventh lunar month, the [Ghost Festival](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Festival) opens the gates of the underworld and families set out feasts with empty seats left at the table for the returning dead, burn joss paper money and paper goods for them, and leave the front row of seats empty at outdoor opera performances so the ghosts have somewhere to sit. The empty chair is the direct parallel. - **Obon (Japan).** [Obon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obon), held in mid-August in most of Japan, welcomes the ancestors home for three days. Families light lanterns to guide the spirits back, set food on the household altar, make a horse from a cucumber and an ox from an eggplant so the dead can travel quickly to the house and slowly away from it, and dance the Bon Odori. Floating lanterns send the spirits off at the end. - **Nine Nights (Jamaica and the wider Caribbean).** [Nine Nights](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Nights) is a wake that runs for nine nights after a death, with food, rum, singing, and storytelling. On the ninth night the family sets out a meal and the dead person's favorite things, and the spirit is understood to leave the house for good. It is a funeral custom rather than a calendar feast, but the table set for the departed is the same gesture. ### The Same Instinct in Other Forms These traditions feed the dead too, but at the grave, through the priest, or by a rule of the season rather than at the family table: - **Parentalia and Lemuria (ancient Rome).** The [Parentalia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parentalia) ran from February 13 to 21, when families carried wine, milk, honey, and flowers to the tombs, temples closed, and no weddings were held. The [Lemuria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemuria_%28festival%29) in May was stranger and closer to the dumb supper's mechanics: at midnight the head of the household walked barefoot through the house, threw black beans over his shoulder without looking back, and repeated a formula nine times to send restless ghosts away. Backward, at midnight, without looking: the old divination rite and the Roman exorcism share a grammar. - **Radonitsa and the Saturday of Souls (Eastern Orthodox Christianity).** On [Radonitsa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radonitsa), the second Tuesday after Easter, Russian and Ukrainian families picnic at the graves and leave painted eggs and food on them. On the Greek [Saturday of Souls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturday_of_Souls), families bring [koliva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koliva), boiled wheat sweetened with sugar and studded with pomegranate seeds, to be blessed in church and shared in memory of the dead. The pomegranate on your dumb supper table has the same meaning here. - **All Souls' Day (Western Christianity).** [All Souls' Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls%27_Day), November 2, is the Christian end of the same three days that Samhain begins. Soul cakes, souling, and candles on graves all belong to it, which is why they sit so comfortably on a dumb supper table. - **Qingming (China) and Chuseok (Korea).** [Qingming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qingming_Festival), the spring tomb-sweeping festival, has families clean the graves and lay out food, tea, and wine for the ancestors. Korean [Chuseok](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chuseok), the autumn harvest festival, centers on [jesa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesa), a formal ancestral meal set out in a prescribed arrangement, offered with bows, and then eaten by the family. The rule that the dead eat first is the shared thread. - **Pitru Paksha (India) and Pchum Ben (Cambodia).** [Pitru Paksha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitru_Paksha) is a sixteen-day period in the Hindu calendar when families perform shraddha rites, offer balls of rice and sesame to the ancestors, and feed crows, cows, and priests on their behalf. [Pchum Ben](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pchum_Ben), fifteen days in the Cambodian Buddhist calendar, has families bring food to the monks before dawn and throw rice balls for the hungry ghosts who have no one else to feed them. Both treat the feeding as an obligation, not a mood. - **Gai Jatra (Nepal) and Famadihana (Madagascar).** [Gai Jatra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gai_Jatra) has every Newar family that lost someone in the past year lead a cow, or a child dressed as one, through the streets of Kathmandu in a procession that is deliberately funny. [Famadihana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famadihana), the Malagasy "turning of the bones," brings the ancestors out of the family tomb every few years to be rewrapped in fresh silk, danced with, and told the family news before a feast. Neither looks anything like a silent supper, and both come from the same place: the dead are still family, and family gets fed and talked to. ### What to Take From These Traditions Take the instinct, and leave the ceremonies with the people who hold them. The instinct is that the dead are still part of the household and deserve a plate, a chair, a name spoken, and an evening. Every tradition above agrees on that, and it is why a dumb supper feels right even to people who have never done one. The ceremonies themselves, the ofrenda, the jesa table, the joss paper, the shraddha rites, belong to living communities and are best learned from practitioners within those traditions. A dumb supper does not need them. It has its own history, its own silence, and its own empty chair, and that is enough. ## Dumb Supper FAQ ### What is a dumb supper? A dumb supper is a meal eaten in complete silence with an empty place set for the dead. It is held on or near Samhain, October 31, as a way of honoring ancestors. "Dumb" is the old English word for silent. ### Why is it called a dumb supper? It is called a dumb supper because "dumb" meant "mute" or "silent" long before it meant "stupid," and the whole meal is eaten without speaking. Some people now call it a silent supper to avoid the modern meaning of the word; both names refer to the same ritual. ### Where does the dumb supper tradition come from? The dumb supper comes from a British and American folk divination rite in which unmarried women cooked a midnight meal in silence and backward, hoping to see the ghost of a future husband take the seat set for him. The folklorist Vance Randolph recorded the Ozark version in 1947. Modern Pagans borrowed the name and the silent, backward-set table and turned it into a Samhain meal for the ancestors. ### Do you have to be silent the whole time? Yes, from the opening bell to the closing bell, which is usually about an hour. The invocation before the bell and the closing words after it are spoken aloud. If someone breaks the silence by accident, carry on; the supper is not spoiled. ### What do you do with the food on the ancestors' plate? The food on the ancestors' plate is carried outside after the supper and left at the base of a tree or on the ground, and the drink is poured onto the earth. Nobody eats from it. If you cannot leave food outside, compost it or bury it, and keep chocolate, alcohol, grapes, and onions off an outdoor plate where pets or wildlife could reach them. ### Can I hold a dumb supper alone? Yes. Set two places, yours and the ancestors', light a black candle and a white one, say a short affirmation, and eat in silence. A solo dumb supper can be finished in twenty minutes. ### What if I don't know my ancestors? Set the place for "those who came before me" and leave it open. Adopted people, people estranged from family, and people with no records all hold dumb suppers; the empty chair can be for the whole line, for a chosen family member who has died, or for a teacher or friend. Blood is not a requirement. ### Is a dumb supper the same as Día de los Muertos? No. Both feed the dead in early November, but the Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition with its own altars, foods, and community, and it is best learned from practitioners within that tradition. A dumb supper comes from British and American folk custom by way of modern Paganism. ### Does a dumb supper have to be on Samhain? No. Samhain is the traditional and most common night because it is the Pagan festival of the dead, but a dumb supper works on any night. People hold them on the anniversary of a death, around a funeral, at Yule for someone who died that year, or whenever they want an hour with a person who is gone. The old folk rite was held on Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve as well as Halloween. ### What time should a dumb supper start? Start after full dark, and aim to be seated by midnight if you are following the old custom. Most families begin around nine or ten so that the meal, the messages, and the offering are done by midnight. ### Can children take part in a dumb supper? Yes. Shorten the silence to fifteen minutes, give each child a job such as placing the rosemary or ringing the bell, and tell them ahead of time who the empty chair is for. Use tea lights in glass cups instead of tapers when children are at the table. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Types of Witches: 20+ Kinds of Witch and How to Tell Which One You Are](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) **Published:** September 23, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Witches are usually sorted by what they work with (plants, the kitchen, the sea, the moon, crystals), how they practice (alone, in a coven, by one tradition, or eclectically), and, lately, by color. Here are the 20-plus types you will actually meet, what each one means, and a six-question self-test for figuring out what kind of witch you are. **Content:** There are more than twenty commonly named types of witches, and almost all of them fall into three groups: witches named for what they work with (green, kitchen, hedge, sea, cosmic, lunar, crystal, and divination witches), witches named for how they practice (solitary, coven, traditional, hereditary, and eclectic witches), and witches named for a color (red, white, black, grey, and green witches, which is a newer, looser system). None of these labels is official, none requires permission, and most working witches fit two or three at once. This page explains every type you are likely to meet, then gives you a six-question self-test for figuring out which one you are. If you want the definition of witchcraft itself first, [What Is Witchcraft?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) covers that, and [Is Witchcraft Real?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) answers the question underneath it. ## How the Types of Witches Are Sorted Witch types are informal labels that describe a focus, not ranks or licenses. Nobody issues them, there is no test, and the same person can be a green witch in the garden, a kitchen witch at the stove, and a solitary witch in the sense that she practices alone. The labels exist because they are useful shorthand: "I'm a hedge witch" tells another practitioner in three words that you work with trance, spirits, and the boundary between worlds, which would otherwise take a paragraph. The three ways people sort witches overlap, so the table below shows how they fit together before the page goes through each type. | Sorting system | What it describes | Examples | |---|---|---| | By what they work with | The materials and forces at the center of the practice. | Green, kitchen, hedge, sea, cosmic, lunar, crystal, divination, and elemental witches. | | By how they practice | Whether the witch works alone or in a group, and whether she follows one tradition or several. | Solitary, coven, traditional, hereditary, eclectic, and secular witches. | | By tradition | A named religion or lineage with its own rules and often an initiation. | Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wiccans, Dianic witches, Feri, Cochrane's Craft, Stregheria, and folk practitioners. | | By color | A newer, looser system that names a witch by the mood or intent of her work. | Red, white, black, grey, and green witches. | The oldest of these systems is tradition, because named traditions have existed since the 1950s. The "by what they work with" labels spread through books and forums from the 1990s onward. The color system is the newest and is mostly a social-media shorthand, which is why its definitions vary from one video to the next. ## Types of Witches by What They Work With These are the labels most people mean when they ask about types of witches. Each one names the material or force at the center of the practice. ### Green Witch A green witch is a witch whose practice centers on plants: growing them, gathering them, drying them, and using them in spells, teas, baths, charms, and healing work. Green witchcraft is the most searched type by a wide margin because it is the most approachable. If you already garden, forage, keep houseplants, or reach for chamomile before you reach for anything else, you are most of the way there. If a green witch carries a stone, it is usually [moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/), the old gardener’s charm. A green witch's tools are a garden or a windowsill, a mortar and pestle, jars of [dried herbs](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=types-of-witches), a notebook of what each plant does, and the seasons themselves. The practice leans on [herbal medicine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbal_medicine) traditions and on the [table of magical correspondences](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_magical_correspondences) that assigns plants to intentions, such as rosemary for memory and protection, basil for money, and lavender for peace. The label was popularized by the author [Ann Moura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Moura), whose Green Witchcraft books came out in the 1990s, and it now covers everyone from herbalists to people who simply feel most themselves outdoors. Our guides to [everyday herbs and spices you can use in spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/), [bay leaves](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-bay-leaves-spells/), and [chamomile](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/chamomile/) are green witchcraft in practice. ### Kitchen Witch A kitchen witch is a witch whose magic happens while cooking, cleaning, and keeping a home: stirring intention into soup, choosing ingredients for what they mean as well as how they taste, and treating the stove as an altar. The kitchen witch is close to the green witch and the two are often the same person, but the kitchen witch's focus is the finished meal and the household rather than the plant itself. Kitchen witchcraft is also called cottage witchcraft or hearth witchcraft. The practice is old and mostly unwritten, because it is the magic that never left ordinary homes: a cross scored into bread dough, salt across a threshold, a pinch of cinnamon for prosperity, stirring clockwise to bring things in and counterclockwise to send them out. Our [modern kitchen witch's toolkit](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/modern-kitchen-witchs-toolkit/) lists the tools, and the [kitchen witchcraft recipe series](https://plentifulearth.com/tag/kitchen-witchcraft/) shows the cooking. The [kitchen witch doll](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_witch) is a related but separate thing: a small figure of a witch on a broom, hung in the kitchen for good luck and to keep pots from boiling over. The custom is usually traced to Norway and Germany, and the dolls were a common housewarming gift in the United States through the 1970s and 1980s. If you searched "kitchen witch" looking for the doll, that is what it is; if you searched it looking for the practice, the doll makes a good mascot for it. ### Hedge Witch A hedge witch is a witch whose practice centers on crossing the boundary between the everyday world and the spirit world through trance, meditation, dreamwork, and journeying, and then bringing something useful back. The "hedge" is the old boundary between a village and the wild beyond it, and "riding the hedge" is the traditional phrase for crossing over. Hedge witches are often solitary, often work with herbs as well, and are the modern descendants of the village [folk healer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folk_healer) and the [cunning folk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunning_folk) who lived at the edge of town and were consulted for cures, charms, and finding what was lost. Hedge witchcraft overlaps with green witchcraft (the plants), with divination (the messages), and with ancestral work (the spirits), and people sometimes use "hedge witch" loosely to mean any solitary folk practitioner. The stricter meaning is the one above: a witch who crosses over on purpose. Our [spiritual gifts test](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spiritual-gifts-test/) is a good first step if the trance and dream side of this appeals to you, and a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) is a hedge witch's kind of ritual. Our full [hedge witch guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/hedge-witch/) covers hedge riding and how to begin. ### Sea Witch A sea witch is a witch whose practice centers on the ocean and its materials: seawater, sand, shells, driftwood, seaweed, salt, tides, and the weather. Sea witches time their work to the tides the way lunar witches time theirs to the moon, collect water and shells for spells, and often work with sea deities and the folklore of their coast. The folkloric [sea witch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Witch), who sold fair winds to sailors and could raise a storm, is the ancestor of the practice; the Disney villain is a cartoon of that figure. If you live inland, sea witchcraft still works with what you can get: sea salt, a jar of saltwater, shells, and the tide tables for a coast you love. Salt is the sea witch's everyday tool, and our [black salt guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) is the protective version of it. ### Cosmic Witch A cosmic witch, also called an astro witch or celestial witch, is a witch whose practice is organized around the planets, the stars, and astrology. Cosmic witches time spells by planetary hours and transits, work with the energy of each planet (Venus for love, Mars for courage, Mercury for communication), and treat their birth chart as a map of their strengths. [Astrology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrology) is the backbone of the practice, and a cosmic witch is usually the person in the group who knows when Mercury goes retrograde before anyone else does. Our [Mercury retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/) is cosmic witchcraft applied. ### Lunar Witch A lunar witch, or moon witch, is a witch whose practice follows the [phases of the moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase): new-moon work for beginnings, waxing for growth, full for power and release, waning for banishing and rest. Lunar witches make [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), charge crystals and tools under the full moon, keep a moon journal, and often work with moon goddesses. This is the most common "first" type for new witches, because the moon is free, visible, and on a schedule; our [moon phases for spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) guide is the starting point. ### Crystal Witch A crystal witch is a witch whose practice centers on stones: choosing them by their traditional correspondences, cleansing and charging them, building crystal grids, and carrying or wearing them for a purpose. Crystal witchcraft is often paired with energy work and with lunar witchcraft (because the full moon is when crystals get charged). The [crystals collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=types-of-witches) and our [protection crystals guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) are the place to start, and a crystal witch usually owns a [crystal ball](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) before long. ### Divination Witch A divination witch, sometimes called an augury witch, is a witch whose practice centers on [divination](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination): tarot, oracle cards, pendulums, runes, scrying, tea leaves, and omens. Every witch uses some divination, but a divination witch treats it as the main event and often reads for other people. [Tarot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=types-of-witches), [pendulums](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=types-of-witches), [runes](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/), and [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) are the four most common tools, and our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) covers all 78 cards. ### Elemental Witch An elemental witch is a witch whose practice is organized around the four [classical elements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_element), earth, air, fire, and water, either working with all four in balance or specializing in one. A fire witch works with candles, hearths, and the sun; a water witch with rain, rivers, and baths (the sea witch is a water witch with a coastline); an air witch with incense, smoke, wind, and words; an earth witch with soil, stones, and the body. Elemental witchcraft is the framework underneath a lot of Wicca, where each quarter of the ritual circle is assigned an element. ### Other Types You Will See Named These come up often enough to define, and each is a real practice, but they are narrower or newer than the ones above. - **Faery witch (or fae witch).** A witch who works with the [fairy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy) folk of European folklore, leaves offerings, and follows the old rules of courtesy toward them. Distinct from the [Faery Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faery_Wicca) tradition and from the Feri Tradition below. - **Animal witch.** A witch whose practice centers on animals, whether living companions, spirit animals, or the [familiar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar) of folklore. - **Ancestral witch.** A witch whose practice centers on the [veneration of the dead](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veneration_of_the_dead), family altars, and the dumb supper. - **Chaos witch.** A practitioner of [chaos magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_magic), which treats belief itself as the tool and borrows freely from any system that works. - **Tech witch.** A witch who works through digital tools: sigils as phone wallpapers, spells typed rather than written, altars on a desk. New, and mostly a style rather than a separate practice. - **Baby witch.** Not a type but a stage: the online term for a beginner. Most people drop the label after a year or so. ## Types of Witches by How They Practice These labels describe the shape of a practice rather than its materials, and they stack with everything above. A solitary eclectic green witch is a common combination. ### Solitary Witch A [solitary witch](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solitary_practitioner) is a witch who practices alone rather than in a coven. Most modern witches are solitary, whether by choice, by geography, or because they have not found a group they trust. Solitary witches self-initiate or simply begin, learn from books and their own records, and design their own rituals. Our [how to become a witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) guide is written for the solitary path, and [what is a coven](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-a-coven/) explains the alternative. ### Coven Witch A coven witch is a witch who practices as part of a small group, usually three to thirteen people, with shared rituals and often a shared tradition. Covens offer training, structure, and company; they also require trust and commitment. Some covens initiate members through degrees, others are informal circles of friends. If you are considering one, read our coven guide's section on red flags before you join anything. ### Traditional Witch A traditional witch is a witch who practices a form of witchcraft rooted in a specific region's folklore and pre-Wiccan practices, rather than in Wicca. [Traditional witchcraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neopagan_witchcraft) is a broad label that covers British lineages such as Cochrane's Craft, American folk magic, and reconstructed practices from older records. Traditional witches tend to work with local spirits, the land, and the ancestors, keep fewer formal rules than Wiccans, and are often, though not always, unconcerned with the Wiccan Rede. ### Hereditary Witch A hereditary witch is a witch who learned the practice from family and carries a lineage of it. Genuine hereditary practice exists, especially in folk traditions where charms and remedies passed from grandmother to grandchild, and it is worth respecting when you meet it. Claims of unbroken family lines going back centuries are usually unverifiable, and being a hereditary witch confers no special power; it confers a head start. ### Eclectic Witch An eclectic witch is a witch who draws from several traditions rather than following one, building a personal practice from whatever works: Wiccan ritual structure with a folk-magic charm and a tarot habit, say. Eclectic witchcraft is the most common form of modern practice and is the default for most solitary witches. The one rule eclectic witches are expected to follow is respect for the sources: open practices can be borrowed freely, while closed traditions are best learned from practitioners within the tradition rather than assembled from the outside. ### Secular Witch A secular witch is a witch who practices witchcraft without religion: no deities, no worship, and an explanation of the craft as psychology, symbol, and focused intention rather than as the work of gods. Secular witchcraft is a growing category, and it is the clearest demonstration that witchcraft is a practice rather than a faith, which [Witches or Wiccans: What's the Difference?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) explains in more detail. ## Types of Witches by Tradition A tradition is a named lineage with its own rules, and the traditions below are the ones you will most often hear a witch say she belongs to. This is the short version; [What Is Wicca?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) covers the largest one in full. | Tradition | What it is | How you join | |---|---|---| | [Gardnerian Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerian_Wicca) | The original Wiccan tradition, founded by Gerald Gardner in England in the 1950s, with a god and goddess, a ritual circle, and three degrees. | Initiation by an existing coven. | | [Alexandrian Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandrian_Wicca) | A 1960s branch of Gardnerian Wicca with more ceremonial magic in it. | Initiation by an existing coven. | | [Dianic Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianic_Wicca) | A goddess-centered, feminist tradition founded in the 1970s. | Initiation; most lineages are women-only. | | Eclectic Wicca | Wicca practiced solo or in informal groups from published books, with no lineage. | Self-dedication. | | [Feri Tradition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feri_Tradition) | An American initiatory tradition focused on ecstasy, personal power, and the "Feri current." | Initiation after long training. | | [Cochrane's Craft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochrane%27s_Craft) | A British traditional witchcraft lineage founded by Robert Cochrane as a non-Wiccan alternative. | Initiation. | | [Stregheria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stregheria) | Italian-American witchcraft that draws on Italian folk magic. | Initiation or self-study, depending on the branch. | | [Reclaiming](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reclaiming_%28Neopaganism%29) | A tradition founded by Starhawk that joins witchcraft to activism and consensus. | Classes and community; no formal initiation required. | | Folk and closed practices | [Hoodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_%28spirituality%29), [brujería and curanderismo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_in_Latin_America), and other traditions rooted in specific communities. | Best learned from practitioners within the tradition. | Practitioners of Hoodoo, brujería, and similar traditions often do not call themselves witches at all, and it is polite to use the word they use. ## Color Witches: Red, White, Black, Grey, and Green Color witch labels are the newest sorting system, and they describe the intent and mood of a witch's work rather than its materials. They come mostly from social media, so the definitions shift, but the versions below are the ones most people mean. A witch can use color labels and the labels above at once; a red kitchen witch is a kitchen witch whose cooking is about courage and passion. ### Red Witch A red witch is a witch whose work centers on passion, courage, vitality, and drive: the fire-and-Mars side of the craft. Red witches favor red candles, cinnamon, dragon's blood, [garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) and [carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/), and spells for confidence, motivation, attraction, and getting what you have decided you want. Some also work with the body and with blood symbolism, in the sense of vitality and lineage. The label owes some of its popularity to pop culture, where Melisandre in Game of Thrones is called the Red Woman and Marvel has its Scarlet Witch, but the practice it names is the ordinary magic of fire and will. [Red candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=types-of-witches) are the red witch's everyday tool, and our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) guide explains what each color carries. ### White Witch A white witch is a witch whose work is limited to healing, protection, blessing, and helping. The term is old: in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, "white witch" was the ordinary English word for a cunning person who cured and found lost things, as opposed to the "black witch" accused of harm. Today most witches consider the white-versus-black split too simple, because protection sometimes requires banishing, and banishing looks dark from the outside. ### Black Witch A black witch is, in the color system, a witch who works with shadow, banishing, binding, hexing, protection through force, and the darker end of the craft. The label is chosen by people who use it, not applied as an accusation, and most self-described black witches do protective and justice-focused work rather than anything malicious. Note that "black witch" is also used in some communities simply to mean a witch who is Black, so read the context. ### Grey Witch A grey witch is a witch who does both: healing and hexing, blessing and binding, as the situation calls for. Grey witchcraft holds that the craft is a tool, that intent is what matters, and that refusing ever to defend yourself is not the same as being ethical. Most experienced witches, if pressed, would describe themselves this way. ### Green Witch as a Color "Green witch" appears in the color system too, where it means what it means above: a witch of plants, growth, prosperity, and the earth. It is the one label that belongs to both systems. ## What Kind of Witch Am I? A Six-Question Self-Test The honest answer to "what kind of witch am I" is that you are the kind of witch you already are: the type is a description of what you are naturally drawn to, not an assignment. The six questions below make that visible. Write down your first answer to each; do not overthink it. 1. **Where do you feel most like yourself?** In a garden or the woods points to green witch. In your kitchen points to kitchen witch. At the beach points to sea witch. Under the night sky points to lunar or cosmic witch. In a quiet room with your eyes closed points to hedge witch. 2. **What do you already collect without meaning to?** Plants and seeds say green. Recipes and spices say kitchen. Shells and sea glass say sea. Stones say crystal. Decks, dice, and coincidences say divination. Old family stories say ancestral. 3. **What would you rather do for an hour?** Cook, walk outside, meditate, read cards, watch the moon, or organize your stones. Each answer is a type. 4. **Do you want company?** If the thought of a group makes you tired, you are a solitary witch, and most people are. If it makes you excited, look for a coven or a class. 5. **Do you want rules, or a toolbox?** If you want a tradition with a structure, an initiation, and people who came before you, read the tradition table above. If you want to build your own practice from what works, you are an eclectic witch. 6. **What is your magic usually for?** Healing and protecting points to white. Courage, passion, and going after things points to red. Banishing, boundaries, and justice points to black or grey. Read your six answers together and you will have something like "solitary eclectic green witch who leans lunar," which is a complete and normal answer. If you want to test the result rather than take it on faith, our [how to know you're a witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-know-youre-a-witch/) guide lists the signs, and the "how to start" section of [What Is Witchcraft?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/#start) gives you a first week of practice to try it out in. If you were looking for a quiz that sorts you by birthday, that is astrology rather than witchcraft, and the cosmic witch section above is where those two meet. ## Do You Have to Pick a Type? No. The types of witches are a vocabulary for describing a practice, and a practice comes first. Plenty of experienced witches never use any of these labels, and plenty of beginners pick one on day one and change it by month three, which is fine. The labels are most useful for three things: finding books and communities that match what you actually do, explaining yourself quickly to another practitioner, and noticing, from the outside, what your own practice has become. If you want one label to start with, "eclectic" covers almost everyone, and "solitary" covers almost everyone else. Then go practice, keep a record of what you did and what happened, and let the type find you. ## Types of Witches FAQ ### How many types of witches are there? There is no fixed number, because the labels are informal, but about twenty to twenty-five are in common use. The most-used are green, kitchen, hedge, sea, cosmic, lunar, crystal, and divination witches (by what they work with), solitary, coven, traditional, hereditary, eclectic, and secular witches (by how they practice), the named Wiccan and traditional lineages, and the red, white, black, and grey color witches. ### What kind of witch am I? You are the kind of witch that matches what you are already drawn to. Answer six questions: where you feel most yourself, what you collect, what you would rather do for an hour, whether you want company, whether you want a tradition or a toolbox, and what your magic is usually for. Most people land on a combination such as "solitary eclectic green witch," which is a complete answer. ### What is a green witch? A green witch is a witch whose practice centers on plants: growing, gathering, and using herbs in spells, teas, baths, charms, and healing. It is the most popular type because it is the most approachable, and the label was popularized by Ann Moura's Green Witchcraft books in the 1990s. ### What is a kitchen witch? A kitchen witch is a witch whose magic happens in cooking and homemaking, stirring intention into food and treating the stove as an altar. The kitchen witch doll, a small witch figure hung in the kitchen for luck, is a separate Scandinavian and German folk custom that shares the name. ### What is a hedge witch? A hedge witch is a witch who crosses the boundary between the everyday world and the spirit world through trance, meditation, and dreamwork, and brings something useful back. The "hedge" is the old boundary between the village and the wild, and hedge witches are the modern heirs of the village cunning folk. Read our full [hedge witch guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/hedge-witch/). ### What is a red witch? In the color system, a red witch is a witch whose work centers on passion, courage, vitality, and drive, using red candles, cinnamon, dragon's blood, and stones such as garnet and carnelian. The label is popular partly because of Melisandre, the "Red Woman" of Game of Thrones, but it names ordinary fire-and-will magic. ### What is an eclectic witch? An eclectic witch draws from several traditions rather than following one, building a personal practice from what works. It is the most common form of modern witchcraft, and its one rule is respect for the sources: open practices can be borrowed, while closed traditions are best learned from practitioners within them. ### What is a sea witch? A sea witch is a witch whose practice centers on the ocean: seawater, salt, sand, shells, driftwood, tides, and coastal weather and folklore. Inland sea witches work with sea salt, saltwater, shells, and the tide tables of a coast they love. ### What is the strongest type of witchcraft? None of them. The types describe what a witch works with, not how much power the practice has, and every experienced witch will tell you that consistency and focus matter far more than the label. The strongest witchcraft is the kind you actually practice. ### What is a female witch called? A witch. The word is not gendered, and men, women, and nonbinary people who practice are all witches. "Warlock" is not the male form; it comes from an Old English word for oath-breaker and most male witches decline it. ### What are three witches called? A coven, informally, though a coven can be any small group of witches and traditionally has up to thirteen members. "Three witches" as a phrase usually refers to the Weird Sisters in Macbeth or to the Triple Goddess of maiden, mother, and crone, which is a Wiccan image rather than a type of witch. ### Can I be more than one type of witch? Yes, and almost everyone is. The labels describe focus and stack freely: a solitary eclectic green witch who follows the moon is four labels and one ordinary practice. Pick whatever describes what you do, and change it when what you do changes. Once you know your type, the symbols that go with it, the spiral and the tree of life for a green witch, the triple moon for a lunar witch, the hammer for a Heathen, are in our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/). Once you know your path, the next page is usually a book. Our guides to keeping a [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) and a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) cover what goes in each and how to begin. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Hedge Witch: What It Means, Hedge Riding, and How to Begin](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/hedge-witch/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A hedge witch is a solitary witch who works at the boundary between the everyday world and the spirit world, through herbs, dreams, trance, and the old ways of the village wise woman. Here is where the name comes from, what hedge riding is, and how to begin. **Content:** A hedge witch is a witch whose practice centers on the boundary between the everyday world and the spirit world. The "hedge" is the old line of shrubs and trees that once marked the edge of a village, with fields and wild land beyond it, and a hedge witch is someone who works at that edge and crosses it in spirit through trance, meditation, and dreams. Most hedge witches practice alone, work closely with plants, and see themselves as heirs of the village wise women and cunning folk who healed, advised, and kept the old lore. ## What Is a Hedge Witch? A hedge witch is a solitary practitioner whose craft has two sides: the practical work of the village wise woman, like herb lore, charms, and divination, and the spirit work of "hedge riding," crossing into the Otherworld to seek guidance and bring something useful back. Hedge witchcraft isn't a religion with a set of rules or an initiation. It's a path you shape yourself, often rooted in your own land, your ancestors, and the plants that grow near you. People sometimes use "hedge witch" loosely for any solitary folk witch. The fuller meaning includes that spirit-crossing side, and it's what sets hedge witches apart from green witches and kitchen witches. Our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) shows how the paths overlap. ## Where the Name "Hedge Witch" Comes From In older European villages, a hedge was the boundary between the tended world of homes and fields and the wild world beyond, and wise women and cunning folk often lived near that edge. The word "witch" may even be tied to hedges: the English word "hag," which once meant a witch, comes from the Old English *hægtesse*, and the German *Hexe* comes from the Old High German *hagzusa*. Linguists say the first part of these words may be related to the word "hedge" ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hag)), which is why "hedge rider" is a popular reading of their meaning. The modern term "hedge witch" became widely known through Rae Beth's book [*Hedge Witch: A Guide to Solitary Witchcraft*](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2393108W), published in 1990, which described a solitary, nature-based path outside of covens. ## Hedge Witches and the Cunning Folk Hedge witches take inspiration from the [cunning folk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunning_folk), the folk healers and wise folk of Europe from the Middle Ages into the 1900s. Cunning folk made charms, told fortunes, found lost things, and helped neighbors protect themselves from harmful magic, and most people of their time saw them as helpers, not as the witches they were sometimes accused of being. Nearly every region had its own name for them, like the Danish *kloge folk* ("wise folk"), the Swedish *klok gumma* ("wise old woman"), and the Irish *bean feasa* ("woman of knowledge"). Folk records also describe spirit journeys much like hedge riding. In northeastern Italy in the 1500s and 1600s, the [benandanti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benandanti) ("good walkers") said their spirits left their bodies at night to fight harmful sorcerers and protect the harvest. Some similar healing traditions are still alive today, like the curanderos of Mexico and Latin America and the granny women of Appalachia. Those are living traditions, best learned from practitioners within them. ## What Is Hedge Riding? Hedge riding is the hedge witch's practice of crossing into the spirit world in a light trance, usually through meditation, rhythmic drumming, breathwork, or dreams, to meet guides, seek answers, or visit ancestors. The "hedge" in hedge riding is the boundary between worlds, and the journey is inward, though many practitioners describe it as flying or traveling. Modern hedge riders draw on folk accounts like the benandanti's and on what each person discovers in their own practice. A simple hedge riding session follows three steps: 1. **Set your purpose.** Decide on one question or one guide you want to meet before you begin. 2. **Cross over.** Sit or lie comfortably, close your eyes, and use a steady drumbeat, slow breathing, or a guided visualization of walking through a gap in a hedge. Say a short charm to mark the crossing, like the one below. 3. **Come back and ground.** Picture yourself returning through the same gap, then wiggle your fingers and toes, eat something, and write down what you saw in your journal. > Over the hedge and back again, > Guide me out and guide me in. Older stories link "flying" witches to ointments made with plants like belladonna, henbane, and hemlock ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_ointment)). These plants are poisonous, and modern hedge witches don't use them. Trance through breath, rhythm, and meditation is safer and works just as well. Our [beginner's guide to meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/meditation-tips-beginners/) is a good place to build the focus hedge riding needs. ## What Do Hedge Witches Do? Hedge witches mix practical folk magic with spirit work. Common parts of the practice include: - **Herb lore:** learning the plants that grow near you, gathering them respectfully, and using them in charms, sachets, and incense. Our [herb dictionary](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) covers their magical uses. - **Hedge riding and dreamwork:** trance journeys and recording dreams. - **Divination:** tarot, runes, scrying, and reading signs in nature. - **Ancestor work:** honoring the dead, especially at Samhain, with rites like a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) or simple [ancestor veneration](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-is-ancestor-veneration/). - **Protecting home and boundaries:** charms over doors, a [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/) by the threshold, and protection spells for the household. - **Following the seasons:** marking the moon's phases and the turning of the year on their own land. ## Hedge Witch vs. Green Witch vs. Kitchen Witch A hedge witch works with spirits and the Otherworld, a green witch works mainly with plants and nature, and a kitchen witch works mainly through food and the home. The three often overlap, and many witches walk more than one path. | | Hedge Witch | Green Witch | Kitchen Witch | |---|---|---|---| | Main focus | Crossing between worlds, spirit work | Plants, gardens, nature | Cooking, home, hearth | | Typical practices | Trance, dreamwork, divination, ancestors | Growing and gathering herbs, nature rites | Spell recipes, blessed meals, home charms | | Works with herbs? | Yes, often | Yes, always | Yes, in food and drink | | Usually solitary? | Yes | Often | Often | ## How Do You Know If You're a Hedge Witch? You might be drawn to hedge witchcraft if several of these sound like you: - You feel most at home at edges: dusk, dawn, the borders of woods and fields. - You have vivid dreams, or dreams that seem to carry messages. - You prefer practicing alone and making your own path over joining a group. - You're drawn to both plants and spirits, not just one or the other. - You feel a pull toward your ancestors and the old folk ways of your region. None of these is a test you have to pass. If the path calls to you, you can begin. ## How to Start Practicing Hedge Witchcraft You can begin hedge witchcraft with a notebook, a walk, and a few quiet minutes a day. - **Learn the plants near you.** Get a local field guide and learn ten plants by sight. Never touch, burn, or taste a plant you can't identify for certain. - **Keep a dream journal.** Write your dreams down as soon as you wake. A [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) works well for this, alongside notes on your rituals. - **Practice meditation daily,** even for five minutes, to build the focus that hedge riding needs. - **Work with mugwort,** the classic herb of dreams and seeing. Many practitioners tuck a small sachet of dried [mugwort](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/mugwort-cut-artemisia-vulgaris?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hedge-witch) under the pillow before dreamwork. Our guide to [mugwort's magical properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-mugwort-mugwort-materia-magicka/) has more ways to use it. Pregnant people should avoid handling or burning it. - **Find your hedge.** Choose a boundary place you can visit, like the edge of a yard, a gate, or a path into the woods, and spend time there at dusk. - **Honor your ancestors** with a photo, a candle, and a few words, and learn the folk customs of the places your family came from. For deeper reading, Scott Cunningham's [*Magical Herbalism*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/magical-herbalism-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hedge-witch) is a classic introduction to the plant side of the craft. ## Hedge Witch FAQ ### What is a hedge witch? A hedge witch is a solitary witch who works at the boundary between the everyday world and the spirit world, through herb lore, divination, dreams, and trance journeys called hedge riding. The name comes from the hedge that once marked the edge of a village. ### What does hedge riding mean? Hedge riding is a light trance journey into the spirit world, reached through meditation, drumming, breathwork, or dreams. The "hedge" is the boundary between worlds that the hedge witch crosses in spirit. ### What is the difference between a green witch and a hedge witch? A green witch works mainly with plants and nature, while a hedge witch also works with spirits and the Otherworld through trance and dreams. Many hedge witches use herbs too, so the two paths overlap. ### Is a hedge witch always solitary? Most hedge witches practice alone, and the path is known as a solitary one. Some also join groups or covens for seasonal celebrations. ### Where does the name hedge witch come from? The name comes from the hedges that once marked the boundary between a village and the wild land beyond. The old words for witch, like the Old English *hægtesse* and German *hagzusa*, may share a root with the word "hedge." ### Who started hedge witchcraft? Hedge witchcraft draws on the folk healers and cunning folk of Europe, but the modern term was made popular by Rae Beth's 1990 book *Hedge Witch: A Guide to Solitary Witchcraft*. ### Is hedge riding dangerous? Hedge riding through meditation, drumming, or breathwork is gentle when you ground yourself afterward. The old "flying ointments" made with poisonous plants like belladonna and henbane are dangerous, and modern practitioners don't use them. ### Can anyone be a hedge witch? Yes. Hedge witchcraft has no initiation or required lineage. Anyone drawn to plants, dreams, spirits, and the edges between worlds can begin. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Fox Spiritual Meaning: Seeing a Fox, Kitsune, and Fox Symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The fox is read as a symbol of cleverness, adaptability, and quiet magic. Here is what it means to see one, what red, silver, and white foxes are read as, and how the fox appears in myth from Japan to medieval Europe. **Content:** A fox is most often read as a sign of cleverness, adaptability, and quiet magic. Foxes thrive almost anywhere, from forests to city streets, by staying alert and thinking fast, so a sighting is read as a nudge to use your wits, adapt to what's changing, and trust your instincts. In many cultures the fox is also a shapeshifter and a messenger between worlds. ## What Does a Fox Symbolize? A fox symbolizes cleverness, adaptability, independence, and magic. The readings come from the [red fox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_fox) itself: - **Cleverness.** A hunting fox pinpoints a mouse by sound, then leaps high and pounces down on it, sometimes through snow. Foxes even seem to line up their pounces with the Earth's magnetic field. - **Adaptability.** Red foxes eat more than 300 kinds of animals plus fruit and plants, and they've made homes in cities across Europe and North America. - **Independence.** Foxes usually hunt alone, so the fox is read as a sign to trust your own judgment. - **Twilight and the in-between.** Red foxes prefer to hunt in the early morning before sunrise and in the late evening, so they're tied to the thresholds of the day and to magic. - **Playfulness and trickery.** In folklore around the world, the fox is a trickster who wins by wit, not strength. ## Seeing a Fox: What It Means Seeing a fox is read as a sign to stay alert, think creatively, and adapt to a situation instead of forcing it. Many people read the details, too: - **A fox crossing your path** is read as a sign of a coming choice that calls for cleverness and a light touch. - **Seeing a fox during the day** is read as a sign of a message that wants your attention now. Foxes are often active at dawn and dusk, and city foxes are often seen in daylight. - **Seeing a fox at night** is read as a sign to trust your intuition and look past appearances. - **A fox in your yard** is read as a visit from a clever guide, or a reminder to protect what's yours. It's also usually just a fox passing through. - **A fox staring at you** is read as a sign to be honest with yourself about something you've been avoiding. For safety, enjoy foxes from a distance and never feed them. A fox that acts strangely, seems unafraid, or stumbles may be sick, so call your local animal control instead of going near it. ## Fox Meaning by Color ### Red Fox Meaning A red fox is read as a sign of passion, creativity, and quick thinking. It's the most widespread fox in the world and the one most people picture. ### Silver Fox and Black Fox Meaning A silver or black fox is read as a sign of mystery, protection, and deep intuition. A [silver fox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_fox_%28animal%29) isn't a separate species: it's a dark form of the red fox, glossy black or gray, often with a white tail tip. Because it's rare, seeing one is read as an especially strong sign. ### White Fox Meaning A white fox is read as a sign of purity, spiritual guidance, and new beginnings. In the far north, the [Arctic fox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_fox) turns white for winter and darker for summer, so a white fox is also read as a sign of adapting to the season you're in. In Japanese folklore, white foxes are among the most respected fox spirits. ## Fox Sounds: What They Mean A fox's scream at night can be startling, and many people read it as a wake-up call or a warning to pay attention. In nature, red foxes have a wide range of calls, and some sound like a person screaming. Foxes also bark, and their kits whimper loudly when they're unhappy. Spiritually, hearing a fox is read as a message to speak up, or to notice what's happening around you. ## Fox Meaning in Different Cultures ### Kitsune: The Japanese Fox Spirit In Japanese folklore, a [kitsune](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsune) is a fox spirit that can have as many as nine tails, and the more tails a kitsune has, the older and more powerful it is. Kitsune are the messengers of [Inari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inari_%C5%8Ckami), the Shinto spirit of rice and prosperity, which is why fox statues guard Inari shrines. White kitsune are especially honored. Some kitsune are helpful guardians and others are tricksters, and many stories describe them taking human form. ### The Nine-Tailed Fox The idea of the nine-tailed fox comes from China, where the [huli jing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huli_jing), or fox spirit, appears in folklore as a fox immortal, a fox god, or a fox demon. Depending on the story, a fox spirit's visit could be a good omen or a bad one. ### Other Traditions - **Medieval Europe.** [Reynard the Fox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reynard_the_Fox) was the hero of popular trickster tales who outwitted the other animals, and Aesop's fables are full of clever foxes. - **Mesopotamia.** The fox was a sacred animal and messenger of the goddess Ninhursag. - **Peru.** The ancient Moche people depicted the fox as a warrior who fought with his mind instead of his strength. - **The Bible.** The Song of Solomon (2:15) asks, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines." Jesus calls Herod "that fox" in Luke 13:32, and says "Foxes have holes" in Luke 9:58. ## Fox Dream Meaning A fox in a dream is read as a message about cleverness, hidden motives, or a situation that needs a creative answer. A friendly fox is read as a guide. A fox sneaking around is read as a sign that someone, or something, isn't what it seems. A fox leading you somewhere is read as an invitation to follow your curiosity. Keep track of these dreams in a [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/). ## The Fox as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the fox is read as a teacher of cleverness, adaptability, and moving quietly through the world. People who feel close to foxes are often quick-witted, independent, and good at finding a way around any obstacle. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with fox energy: - When you're stuck, list three creative ways around the problem before you push through it. - Spend a few minutes outside at dawn or dusk, the fox's favorite hours, and notice what you see. - Keep a fox image where you'll see it, like our [fox print](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/foprayer-poster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fox-spiritual-meaning). For more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/), the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/), and the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/). ## Fox Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when you see a fox? Seeing a fox is read as a sign to stay alert, use your wits, and adapt to what's changing instead of forcing it. ### Is seeing a fox good luck? Seeing a fox is usually read as good luck, especially for cleverness and new opportunities. In Japan, foxes are the messengers of Inari, a spirit of prosperity. ### What does it mean when a fox crosses your path? A fox crossing your path is read as a sign of a coming choice that calls for cleverness and a light touch. ### What does a fox tattoo mean? A fox tattoo usually stands for cleverness, adaptability, independence, and a little mischief. A nine-tailed fox tattoo often honors the kitsune of Japanese folklore. ### What does "silver fox" mean? As slang, a "silver fox" is an attractive older man with gray or silver hair. As an animal, a silver fox is a dark form of the red fox. ### What is a kitsune? A kitsune is a fox spirit from Japanese folklore that can have up to nine tails, gaining more as it grows older and more powerful. Kitsune serve as messengers of the Shinto spirit Inari. ### Why do foxes scream at night? Foxes use many calls to talk to each other, and some of them sound like a person screaming. It's normal fox communication, especially in winter. ### What does a white fox mean? A white fox is read as a sign of purity, spiritual guidance, and new beginnings. Arctic foxes turn white in winter, so it's also read as a sign of adapting to the season you're in. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Wolf Spiritual Meaning: The Wolf as a Spirit Animal and Symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The wolf is read as a symbol of loyalty, instinct, freedom, and family. Here is what it means to see one, what the wolf stands for as a spirit animal, and how wolves appear in myth and story. **Content:** A wolf is most often read as a sign of loyalty, instinct, freedom, and the strength of family. Wolves live in close-knit packs, hunt as a team, and travel long distances, so the wolf stands for trusting your instincts while staying true to your people. Many people also read the wolf as a guardian and a teacher, a sign to follow your own path without losing your pack. ## What Does a Wolf Symbolize? A wolf symbolizes loyalty, instinct, family, freedom, and protection. The reasons come straight from the [wolf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf) itself: - **Family and loyalty.** A wild wolf pack is a family: a mated pair and their young. Wolves usually stay with one mate for life, so the wolf is read as a sign of devotion and lasting bonds. - **Instinct and intelligence.** Wolves hunt large prey by working together and reading each other closely, so a wolf is read as a nudge to trust your gut and work with others. - **Freedom.** Young wolves often leave home to start their own packs, so the wolf is read as a sign of independence and finding your own way. - **Communication.** Wolves howl alone and together, so the wolf is read as a sign to speak up and stay in touch with your people. - **Protection.** Wolves defend their territory and their young, so the wolf is read as a guardian. ## Seeing a Wolf: What It Means Seeing a wolf in the wild is rare for most people, so a sighting is read as a strong message: trust your instincts, protect what matters, and remember that you're part of something bigger. Many people read the details, too: - **A lone wolf** is read as a sign to trust your own path, especially if you've been feeling like the odd one out. - **A wolf watching you** is read as a sign that you're being guided or protected. - **A howling wolf** is read as a call to speak your truth or reach out to someone you've lost touch with. - **A pack of wolves** is read as a reminder of the strength you have in your family and friends. If you ever meet a wild wolf, give it plenty of space, don't run, and back away slowly. ### Lone Wolf Meaning A "lone wolf" is a person who prefers to work or live on their own. Real wolves are rarely alone for long: a lone wolf in nature is usually a young adult who has left its family to find a mate and start a new pack. That's why the lone wolf is read spiritually as a season of independence that leads to a new beginning, not as a life alone. ### Wolf Moon Meaning The Wolf Moon is the traditional name for January's full moon. It's read as a time for protection, inner strength, and planning the year ahead. Our guide to [full moon names](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) covers every month's moon and where the names come from. ## Wolf Meaning in Different Cultures The wolf is one of the most important animals in world myth, as both a hero and a threat. - **Rome.** A she-wolf nursed the twins [Romulus and Remus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capitoline_Wolf), the legendary founders of Rome, so the wolf became a symbol of the city. - **Norse.** Odin kept two wolves, Geri and Freki, who were seen as good omens. The giant wolf [Fenrir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenrir), on the other hand, is destined to swallow Odin at Ragnarök, and his children Sköll and Hati chase the sun and moon. - **Greece.** The Greeks linked wolves with the sun god Apollo. - **Japan.** Grain farmers once worshiped wolves at shrines and left them offerings, asking them to protect their crops from wild boars and deer. Wolf charms were kept to guard against fire, disease, and disaster. - **Turkic and Mongol peoples.** Turkic legend says a gray wolf led the Turks out of their ancestral homeland, and the Mongols tell of descending from a wolf and a doe. - **North America.** For many Plains nations, including the Cheyenne, Lakota, Blackfoot, Arapaho, and Pawnee, wolves appear in stories as teachers who showed people how to hunt. These are living traditions, best learned from members of those nations. ## The Wolf in the Bible In the Bible, the wolf appears as both a danger and a sign of peace to come. Jesus warns of "false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" (Matthew 7:15). Jacob's blessing says "Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf" (Genesis 49:27), which made the wolf the symbol of the tribe of Benjamin. And Isaiah 11:6 looks ahead to a day when "the wolf also shall dwell with the lamb." Christian legend also tells of Saint Francis of Assisi taming the Wolf of Gubbio, a wolf that had terrorized a town. ## Wolf Dream Meaning A wolf in a dream is read as a message about your instincts, your loyalty, or a part of yourself that wants more freedom. A calm wolf is read as a guide or protector. A wolf chasing you is read as an instinct or feeling you've been running from. A pack of wolves is read as your support system, or a sign to lean on it. Writing these dreams down in a [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/), or a journal like our [wolf and tree of life journal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/wolf-tree-of-life-leather-journal?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wolf-spiritual-meaning), helps you see what keeps coming back. ## The Wolf as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the wolf is read as a teacher of loyalty, instinct, and balancing independence with belonging. People who feel close to wolves are often fiercely loyal, protective of their people, and happiest when they have room to roam. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with wolf energy: - Wear a wolf as a reminder of your own strength, like our [labradorite and black tourmaline wolf bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/blue-labradorite-black-tourmaline-wolf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wolf-spiritual-meaning). - Spend time under the full moon and notice what your instincts are telling you. - Reach out to someone in your "pack" you haven't talked to in a while. For more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/), the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), and the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/). ## Wolf Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when you see a wolf? Seeing a wolf is read as a sign to trust your instincts, protect what matters, and remember the strength of your family and friends. ### What does a wolf tattoo mean? A wolf tattoo usually stands for loyalty, strength, family, and freedom. A lone wolf tattoo often stands for independence and following your own path. ### What does "lone wolf" mean? A lone wolf is someone who prefers to work or live on their own. In nature, a lone wolf is usually a young adult that has left its family to find a mate and start a new pack. ### What does "a wolf in sheep's clothing" mean? A wolf in sheep's clothing is someone who hides harmful intentions behind a friendly face. The phrase comes from Matthew 7:15, where Jesus warns of false prophets "in sheep's clothing." ### What is an omega wolf? In popular culture, an omega wolf is the lowest-ranking member of a pack. In the wild, most wolf packs are simply families, a mated pair and their young, so the strict ranking is mostly a pop-culture idea. ### What does "she-wolf" mean? A she-wolf is a female wolf. As a phrase, it describes a fierce, protective woman, and it calls back to the she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus. ### What does "cry wolf" mean? To cry wolf is to raise a false alarm so often that people stop believing you. It comes from Aesop's fable of the boy who cried wolf. ### Do wolves mate for life? Usually, yes. Wolves are monogamous, and mated pairs usually stay together for life. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Moth Spiritual Meaning: Black Moths, Luna Moths, and Death Moths](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A moth is read as a messenger of intuition, transformation, and the unseen. Here is what a black moth, a luna moth, and a death's-head moth are read as, and what it means when a moth comes into your house. **Content:** A moth is most often read as a sign of intuition, transformation, and messages from the unseen world. Moths fly at night, find their way in the dark, and are drawn to light, so they're read as guides through hard or hidden times and as a nudge to follow what calls to you. In many cultures, a large dark moth is also read as a visit from someone who has passed. ## What Does a Moth Symbolize? A moth symbolizes intuition, transformation, attraction to light, and the night world. Each reading comes from something real about [moths](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moth): - **Transformation.** Moths go through complete metamorphosis, from egg to caterpillar to cocoon to winged adult, so they're read as a sign of deep change. - **Intuition and the unseen.** Most of the roughly 160,000 kinds of moth fly at night, and many find their way using the Earth's magnetic field. A moth is read as a sign to trust what you sense, even when you can't see the path. - **Attraction and desire.** Male moths can track a female's scent from up to a kilometer away, and moths are famously drawn to light. A moth is read as a sign of what pulls at you, and a question about whether it's good for you. - **Quiet work.** Night-flying moths pollinate many flowers, including some that bees don't visit, so moths are read as a reminder that unseen work matters. - **Messages from the dead.** In Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and elsewhere, large dark moths are tied to death, souls, and goodbyes. ## Black Moth Spiritual Meaning A black moth is read as a sign of transformation, protection, and a message from the spirit world, often from a loved one who has passed. It's the moth most tied to death in folklore, but many people today read it as a gentle sign: a goodbye, an ending that makes room for something new, or a call to sit with grief instead of rushing past it. Much of black moth folklore centers on the [black witch moth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascalapha_odorata), a huge dark moth of the Americas with a wingspan of up to about 9 inches. Its reputation changes from place to place: - **Mexico and the Caribbean.** The black witch is a harbinger of death. In Mexico, if one enters a house where someone is sick, it was believed the sick person would die. - **Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.** The moth is called by names like *mariposa-bruxa* ("witch moth") in Brazil, and a black witch in the home is read as a bad omen. - **Hawaii.** A black witch moth has a gentler meaning: when a loved one has just died, the moth is their soul returning to say goodbye. - **The Bahamas.** Black witches are called "money moths," and if one lands on you, you'll come into money. - **South Texas.** If a black witch lands above your door and stays a while, you'll supposedly win the lottery. Black moths are also a story of resilience. During England's Industrial Revolution, soot blackened the trees where [peppered moths](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppered_moth) rested. The pale moths stood out and were eaten, while the rare black ones blended in and thrived. It became one of the most famous examples of natural selection, and it's one reason a black moth is read as a sign of adapting to hard times. ## Luna Moth Meaning A luna moth is read as a sign of new beginnings, intuition, and the cycles of the moon. The [luna moth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_moth), or American moon moth, is named after Luna, the Roman goddess of the moon. It's one of North America's largest moths, with lime-green wings, long trailing tails, and a white body. Adult luna moths have no working mouth and don't eat. They live as winged adults for only about a week, on energy stored as caterpillars. That short, beautiful life is why the luna moth is read as a reminder to live fully in the present and to trust a season of change. The luna moth also appeared on a 1987 U.S. postage stamp, the only moth to be so honored as of 2019. ## Death's-Head Moth Meaning A death's-head moth is read as a symbol of death, endings, and transformation, but not as a literal omen. The [death's-head hawkmoth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acherontia_atropos) has a pattern on its back that looks like a human skull, and its scientific name, *Acherontia atropos*, comes from the river Acheron of the Greek underworld and Atropos, the Fate who cuts the thread of life. The moth itself is harmless. It does have one eerie habit: it can squeak, and it raids beehives for honey, possibly using a squeak that mimics the queen bee's call to calm the workers. The death's-head moth appears in Bram Stoker's *Dracula* and on the posters for *The Silence of the Lambs*, which is why "death moth" tattoos are so popular. For your altar, a [death moth box](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/3-1-2x-5-death-moth-box?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moth-spiritual-meaning) carries the image without the omen. ## Moth Meaning by Color ### White Moth Meaning A white moth is read as a sign of purity, protection, and a visit from a spirit or loved one. Many people read a white moth in the house, especially at night, as a reminder that someone is watching over them. ### Brown Moth Meaning A brown moth is read as a sign of home, grounding, and simple, practical change. A brown moth in the house is usually read gently, as a reminder to tend to your home and the people in it. ### Other Moths - **The hummingbird hawk-moth** hovers and sips nectar like a tiny hummingbird, and it's read as a sign of joy and a small miracle. - **Green moths,** like the luna moth, are read as signs of growth and new beginnings. ## A Moth in Your House: What It Means A moth in your house is read as a message to pay attention to your intuition, or as a sign that a spirit or loved one is near. In much of Latin American and Caribbean folklore, a large dark moth indoors was an omen, but in Hawaii it was a loved one's soul saying goodbye. Many people today read any moth in the house as a quiet visitor. On the practical side, most moths don't eat clothes. Only the larvae of a few kinds of small moths eat wool and silk, and adult moths of many large species, like the luna moth, don't eat at all. If you'd like a moth to go back outside, cup it gently and release it at the door. ## Seeing a Moth: What It Means - **A moth landing on you** is read as a blessing or a message, and in the Bahamas, as money on the way. - **A moth circling a light** is read as a reminder to check whether what draws you is truly good for you. - **A moth following you** is read as a sign of a guide nearby. - **Moths visiting every night** are read as a sign that your intuition is opening up. ## Moth vs. Butterfly The quickest way to tell a moth from a butterfly is to look at the antennae. Butterflies have thin antennae with a small club or ball at the end, while most moth antennae are feathery or taper to a point. Most moths fly at night and most butterflies fly by day. Spiritually, butterflies are read as joy in the light, and moths as wisdom in the dark. ## The Moth as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the moth is read as a teacher of intuition, transformation, and finding your way in the dark. People who feel close to moths are often night owls, deep feelers, or people going through a quiet change. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with moth energy: - Keep a dream or [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/), like our [moth and spirit board journal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moth-ouija-board-aged-looking-paper-leather-w-latch?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moth-spiritual-meaning), by the bed, and write down what comes to you at night. - Light a candle in a dark room and sit with one question you've been avoiding. - When a moth appears after a loss, say what you'd like your loved one to hear. For more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/), the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/), and the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Moth Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does a black moth mean spiritually? A black moth is read as a sign of transformation, protection, and a message from the spirit world, often from a loved one who has passed. In Mexican and Caribbean folklore the black witch moth is an omen of death, while in Hawaii it's a loved one's soul saying goodbye. ### Is a moth in the house a bad omen? It depends on the tradition. In parts of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America, a large dark moth indoors was an omen of death, but in Hawaii it's a loved one saying goodbye, and in the Bahamas a black witch moth that lands on you is a sign of money. Most people today read a moth indoors as a gentle sign. ### What does a luna moth mean? A luna moth is read as a sign of new beginnings, intuition, and the moon's cycles. It's named after Luna, the Roman moon goddess, and lives only about a week as a winged adult. ### What does a death moth tattoo mean? A death moth tattoo usually stands for transformation, mortality, and the cycle of life and death. It's based on the death's-head hawkmoth, whose back carries a skull-like pattern. ### What does a moth tattoo mean? A moth tattoo usually stands for transformation, intuition, and being drawn to the light. Many people choose one to mark a hard season they came through. ### What does "like a moth to a flame" mean? "Like a moth to a flame" describes being drawn to something irresistible, even when it might be dangerous. ### Do moths eat clothes? Most don't. Only the larvae of a few small moth species eat wool and silk, and many large moths, like the luna moth, don't eat at all as adults. ### What is the difference between a moth and a butterfly? Butterflies have thin antennae with a club at the tip, while most moths have feathery or pointed antennae. Most moths fly at night and most butterflies fly by day. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Cricket Spiritual Meaning: A Cricket in Your House and Its Song](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A cricket is read as a sign of good luck, a happy home, and listening to your inner voice. Here is what a cricket in your house means, what its chirping says, and how to tell the temperature by its song. **Content:** A cricket is most often read as a sign of good luck, a happy home, and listening to your inner voice. Crickets sing at night from hidden places, so a cricket in your house is read in many traditions as a guardian of the hearth and a sign that luck or money is on its way. And thanks to Pinocchio's Talking Cricket, the cricket is also the classic voice of conscience. ## What Does a Cricket Symbolize? A cricket symbolizes luck, home, song, intuition, and conscience. The main readings practitioners give a cricket are: - **Good luck and money.** In Brazil and Barbados, a singing cricket in the house is read as money on the way. - **Home and protection.** In Charles Dickens's 1845 story *The Cricket on the Hearth*, a cricket chirping by the fire acts as a guardian angel to the family. - **Listening.** Crickets hear through tiny eardrums on their front legs, so they're read as a reminder to listen closely, to others and to yourself. - **Your inner voice.** A cricket singing in the dark is read as a nudge to trust your intuition and speak up. - **Conscience.** The Talking Cricket in *Pinocchio* made the cricket a symbol of knowing right from wrong. ## A Cricket in Your House: What It Means A cricket in your house is most often read as good luck: a sign of money coming, a happy home, or a guardian keeping watch. In China, crickets have long been kept as pets in small cages and carved gourds and are considered good luck, and in Barbados a loud cricket chirping inside is a sign that money is coming in, so it must not be killed or chased out. Folklore isn't all sunny. In Caraguatatuba, Brazil, the color of the cricket matters: a gray cricket in a room was a sign of money, a green one a sign of hope, and a black one was said to bring illness. And in a few places, a quieter kind of cricket in the house was taken as a bad omen. Most modern practitioners read a house cricket kindly, as a small guest bringing luck. If you'd rather your cricket live outside, trap it gently under a cup, slide a piece of paper underneath, and carry it out to the garden. ### Black Cricket Meaning A black cricket is read as a sign of protection, mystery, and a message from your intuition. Brazilian folklore from Caraguatatuba once read a black cricket in a room as an omen of illness, but most modern readings see a black cricket in the house as a quiet guardian. Field crickets, the most common crickets in North America, are usually black or dark brown, so a black cricket is the one you're most likely to meet. ## Cricket Chirping: What It Means A cricket chirping is read as a sign of good luck, joy, and a message to listen. In nature, the chirping is a male cricket's song to attract a mate. The sound comes from rubbing his wings together, and the cricket that hears it listens through the ears on its front legs. Crickets are mostly nocturnal, which is why their song fills summer and autumn nights. - **A cricket chirping at night** is read as a sign of peace, protection, and luck in the home. - **A cricket chirping loudly near you** is read as a message to speak your truth. - **A cricket suddenly going silent** is read as a call to stop and listen, to the room, to your gut, or to someone who needs you. When Spanish explorer Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca's crew was nearly out of water at sea, the sudden chirping of a cricket on board told them land was near. ### The Cricket Thermometer Crickets chirp faster when it's warm and slower when it's cool. In 1897, physicist Amos Dolbear published "The Cricket as a Thermometer," now known as [Dolbear's law](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolbear%27s_law). To estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit, count a cricket's chirps in 15 seconds and add 40. The formula was worked out for the snowy tree cricket and is less exact for common field crickets, but it's a lovely way to sit outside on a summer night and listen with purpose. ## Cricket Meaning in Stories ### Jiminy Cricket Jiminy Cricket is the Disney version of the [Talking Cricket](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiminy_Cricket) from Carlo Collodi's 1883 book *The Adventures of Pinocchio*. In the 1940 Disney film, the Blue Fairy appoints Jiminy as Pinocchio's official conscience. That's why people call the small voice that tells you right from wrong "your Jiminy Cricket," and why a cricket can be read as a nudge to listen to your conscience. ### The Cricket on the Hearth In Dickens's *The Cricket on the Hearth*, divided into chapters called "Chirps," a cricket singing by the fireplace watches over a family like a guardian angel. George Selden's 1960 children's book *The Cricket in Times Square* came to him after he heard a real cricket chirping in Times Square. ## The Cricket as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the cricket is read as a teacher of listening, patience, and trusting your own voice. People who feel close to crickets are often homebodies, night owls, and good listeners. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with cricket energy: - On a warm night, sit outside and count a cricket's chirps to find the temperature. Let the counting become a few quiet minutes of listening. - Keep a small cricket figure or image by the hearth or the front door for luck in the home. - When you're facing a choice, ask yourself what your own "Jiminy Cricket" would say. For more household luck folklore, see our [money superstitions](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-superstitions/), and for more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/), the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/), the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/), and the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Cricket Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when a cricket is in your house? A cricket in your house is most often read as good luck, a sign of money coming, or a guardian of the home. In Barbados, a loud cricket chirping inside is a sign that money is coming, so it shouldn't be killed or chased out. ### Is a cricket in the house good luck? Yes, in most traditions. Crickets are kept as lucky pets in China, and Barbadian and Brazilian folklore tie a singing house cricket to money. ### What does a black cricket mean spiritually? A black cricket is read as a sign of protection and intuition. Older Brazilian folklore read a black cricket in a room as an omen of illness, but most modern readings are kind. ### What does it mean when a cricket chirps at night? In nature, a chirping cricket is a male calling for a mate. Spiritually, a cricket chirping at night is read as a sign of peace, protection, and luck in the home. ### Is it bad luck to kill a cricket? In many traditions, yes. Barbadian folklore says a chirping house cricket must not be killed or chased away, so many people gently carry crickets outside instead. ### What does Jiminy Cricket represent? Jiminy Cricket represents conscience. In Disney's *Pinocchio*, the Blue Fairy appoints him as Pinocchio's official conscience, based on the Talking Cricket in Carlo Collodi's 1883 book. ### Can a cricket tell you the temperature? Yes, roughly. Count a cricket's chirps in 15 seconds and add 40 to estimate the temperature in Fahrenheit. This is Dolbear's law, published in 1897, and it works best with the snowy tree cricket. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Dragonfly Spiritual Meaning: Blue Dragonflies and Every Color](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The dragonfly is read as a messenger of change, lightness, and clear sight. Here is what it means to see one, what a blue dragonfly and every other color is read as, and where the symbolism comes from. **Content:** A dragonfly is most often read as a sign of change, transformation, and lightness: a reminder that you can grow out of an old shape and rise into a new one. A dragonfly spends most of its life underwater as a nymph, then climbs out, splits its skin, and flies, so its meaning comes straight from its life. Many people also read a dragonfly as a message from a loved one who has passed, or as a nudge to see past illusions. ## What Does a Dragonfly Symbolize? A dragonfly symbolizes transformation, lightness, clear sight, joy, and living in the moment. Each of those comes from something real about the [dragonfly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonfly): - **Transformation.** Some dragonflies live underwater as nymphs for up to five years before they ever fly. Then they climb a reed, split their old skin, and emerge with wings. - **Living in the moment.** Most adult dragonflies live about five weeks or less. A short, bright life in the air is read as a reminder to enjoy today. - **Clear sight.** Each of a dragonfly's compound eyes has nearly 24,000 facets. Dragonflies see in nearly 360 degrees, take in about 200 images per second, and use nearly 80 percent of their brain for sight. That's why the dragonfly is read as a sign to see through illusion. - **Focus and success.** Dragonflies catch up to 95 percent of the prey they chase, so a dragonfly is read as a sign that your efforts will land. - **Endurance.** Dragonflies and their relatives have one of the most complete fossil records of any insect, going back about [319 million years](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odonata). Many people read them as a sign of resilience. - **Water and emotion.** Dragonflies live near water for their whole life cycle, so they're tied to feelings, intuition, and cleansing. ## Blue Dragonfly Spiritual Meaning A blue dragonfly is read as a sign of calm, truth, clear communication, and peace after change. Blue is the color of water and sky, both of the dragonfly's homes, so a blue dragonfly is often read as an especially gentle message: you're on the right path, speak honestly, and trust what you feel. Many people also read a blue dragonfly as a visit from a loved one, especially if it lingers or lands near you. In grief, a blue dragonfly is one of the most common signs people describe. The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson described a dragonfly breaking out of its old shell in his 1842 poem "The Two Voices," emerging in "clear plates of sapphire mail." That image of a blue dragonfly bursting out of its old husk is one reason blue dragonflies are read as transformation that has finished well. Common blue dragonflies in North America include: - **The blue dasher.** Males are a vivid blue with a yellow-striped thorax and metallic green eyes. The [blue dasher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_dasher) is one of the most widespread dragonflies in North America. - **The eastern pondhawk.** Mature males have a powdery blue abdomen and a green face. - **Blue damselflies.** Many small, slender blue insects near ponds are damselflies, the dragonfly's close cousins, and they're read the same way. ## Dragonfly Meaning by Color ### Red Dragonfly Meaning A red dragonfly is read as a sign of passion, courage, and energy, and sometimes as a messenger from ancestors. In Japan, the red dragonfly is a classic image of autumn, and Japanese poets have written about it for centuries. ### Orange Dragonfly Meaning An orange dragonfly is read as a sign of creativity, warmth, and joy. It's often read as a nudge to start a creative project or bring more play into your days. ### Yellow Dragonfly Meaning A yellow dragonfly is read as a sign of optimism, clarity, and confidence. Many people take it as a message that brighter days are coming. ### Green Dragonfly Meaning A green dragonfly is read as a sign of growth, renewal, and abundance. The large [common green darner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_green_darner), the official state insect of Washington, migrates long distances each fall, so a green dragonfly is also read as a sign of a journey ahead. ### Black Dragonfly Meaning A black dragonfly is read as a sign of protection, mystery, and deep inner change. The "ebony jewelwing" people often search for is actually a damselfly, with a metallic green body and black wings, and it's read the same way: a quiet sign of transformation. ## Seeing a Dragonfly: What It Means Seeing a dragonfly is read as a sign that change is coming or already underway, and that you can meet it with lightness. Many people read the details, too: - **A dragonfly landing on you** is read as a blessing and a sign of good luck, or as a loved one saying hello. - **A dragonfly following you or circling you** is read as a sign that you're being guided. - **A dragonfly in your house** is read as a message to let something old go so something new can come in. - **Seeing many dragonflies** is read as a sign of a big transformation, and a reminder that you're not going through it alone. ## Dragonfly vs. Damselfly Dragonflies and damselflies are close cousins, and you can tell them apart by how they rest. A dragonfly holds its wings flat and out to the sides, like an airplane, while a damselfly folds its wings along or above its body. Dragonflies are also bulkier and stronger fliers, while damselflies are slender and flutter. Spiritually, they're read the same way. ## Dragonfly Meaning in Different Cultures - **Japan.** Dragonflies are symbols of rebirth, courage, strength, and happiness, and of autumn. One old name for Japan, Akitsushima, can be read as "Dragonfly Island," from a legend in which a dragonfly ate a mosquito that had bitten the founding emperor. - **Egypt.** A blue-glazed faience dragonfly amulet was found at Lahun, from Egypt's Middle Kingdom. - **The American Southwest.** For the Navajo, dragonflies symbolize pure water, and dragonflies appear on Zuni pottery, in Hopi rock art, and on Pueblo necklaces. These traditions belong to living nations and are best learned from members of those communities. - **Europe.** Dragonflies were often seen as sinister. Old English names include "devil's darning needle" and "horse-stinger," and Swedish folklore says the devil uses dragonflies to weigh people's souls. Dragonflies don't actually sting people. - **The American South.** "Snake doctor" and "snake feeder" come from an old folk belief that dragonflies tend to snakes and stitch them back together when they're hurt. ## The Dragonfly as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the dragonfly is read as a teacher of change, lightness, and seeing clearly. People who feel close to dragonflies are often going through a transformation, or are naturally adaptable and drawn to water. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with dragonfly energy: - Spend time near water, such as a pond, a creek, or even a birdbath, and notice what you're ready to leave behind. - Wear a dragonfly as a reminder of the change you're working through, like our [aventurine and dragonfly bottle necklace](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/green-aventurine-chips-in-bottle-with-dragonfly-necklace?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dragonfly-spiritual-meaning). - When a dragonfly appears after a loss, take a quiet moment to say what you'd like your loved one to hear. For more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/), the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/), the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), and the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Dragonfly Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when you see a dragonfly? Seeing a dragonfly is read as a sign of change, transformation, and lightness, and sometimes as a message from a loved one who has passed. ### What does a blue dragonfly mean spiritually? A blue dragonfly is read as a sign of calm, truth, clear communication, and peace after change. Many people also read it as a visit from a loved one. ### What does it mean when a dragonfly lands on you? A dragonfly landing on you is read as a blessing, a sign of good luck, or a loved one saying hello. ### Is a dragonfly a sign from a loved one? Many people read a dragonfly, especially a blue one that lingers near them, as a sign from someone who has passed. It's one of the most common signs people describe in grief. ### What does a dragonfly mean in love? In love, a dragonfly is read as a sign of a relationship growing into something new, or a reminder to keep things light and honest. ### What does a dragonfly tattoo mean? A dragonfly tattoo usually stands for transformation, freedom, and new beginnings. Many people choose one to mark a big life change or to honor a loved one. ### Do dragonflies bite or sting? Dragonflies don't sting, and they very rarely bite people. Old European names like "horse-stinger" and "devil's darning needle" come from a popular misconception. ### What is the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? A dragonfly rests with its wings flat and out to the sides, while a damselfly folds its wings along its body. Dragonflies are also larger and stronger fliers. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Black Cat Spiritual Meaning: Good Luck, Bad Luck, and Witches' Cats](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A black cat is read as protection, mystery, and luck, good or bad depending on where you live. Here is what it means to see one, where the superstitions came from, and why witches and black cats go together. **Content:** A black cat is most often read as a sign of protection, mystery, and magic, and whether it brings good luck or bad luck depends on where you live. In Britain, Ireland, and Japan, a black cat crossing your path is good luck. In the United States and much of Europe, older superstition calls it bad luck. In witchcraft, the black cat is the classic companion and a symbol of intuition and the unseen. ## What Does a Black Cat Symbolize? A black cat symbolizes protection, intuition, independence, mystery, and luck. Cats see well in low light, move silently, and keep their own counsel, so black cats in particular became symbols of night, magic, and the hidden side of life. The main readings practitioners give a black cat are: - **Protection.** A black cat is read as a guardian that keeps negative energy away from the home. - **Intuition and psychic sense.** Cats are said to notice what people can't, so a black cat is read as a nudge to trust your instincts. - **Good luck and prosperity.** In much of the world, a black cat arriving at your door is read as money and good fortune on the way. - **Mystery and magic.** The black cat is the classic witch's companion, so it's read as a sign of magic close at hand. - **Independence.** Cats go their own way, so a black cat is read as a reminder to trust your own path. ## Black Cat Superstition: Good Luck or Bad Luck? A black cat is good luck in some cultures and bad luck in others. The [black cat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_cat) has one of the most mixed reputations of any animal. **Where black cats are good luck:** - **Britain and Ireland.** A black cat crossing your path is good luck, and the RSPCA has said that in UK folklore black cats symbolize good luck. - **Scotland.** A black cat arriving at a new home signifies prosperity, and Scottish culture links black cats with the goddess Brigid. - **Wales.** Welsh lore says a black cat brings good health. - **Japan.** Black cats are good luck and are tied to the [maneki-neko](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko), the beckoning-cat figure, which comes in black among other colors. - **Italy and Latvia.** In Italy a black cat signals good luck coming, and in Latvia a black cat on the farm promises prosperity and a good harvest. - **Germany.** A black cat walking from left to right across your path is good luck. - **Thailand.** Black cats are considered auspicious and bring prosperity to their owners. - **At sea.** Sailors wanted a black ship's cat for luck, and fishermen's wives kept black cats at home to protect their husbands at sea. **Where black cats are bad luck:** - **The United States and much of Europe.** A black cat crossing your path is an old sign of bad luck. That reputation grew from the black cat's link with witchcraft, which likely goes back to the *Vox in Rama*, a 1233 papal letter in which Pope Gregory IX described a demonic ritual involving a black cat. The bad-luck reputation even became a joke: early U.S. TV stations on "unlucky" channel 13 often used a black cat as a mascot, and the NASA shuttle crew that would have flown mission STS-13 wore a patch with a black cat and the number 13. ## Black Cats and Witches Black cats and witches go together because of the old belief in familiars, spirits said to take animal form and help a witch with her work. In the English witch trials, witnesses described [familiars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar) as dogs, toads, and cats, including black cats. In Scottish folklore, the [Cat Sìth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_S%C3%ACth) is a fairy in the shape of a large black cat with a white spot on its chest, and some tales say it was a witch who could turn into a cat nine times. Today, many practitioners describe a cat who sits with them during ritual, meditation, or tarot as a modern familiar: a companion who seems drawn to the work. ## Black Cats in Myth and Religion - **Egypt.** The goddess [Bastet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastet) was first shown as a lioness and later, from around 1000 BCE, as a cat, a protector of the home, women, and children. Cats were sacred animals in Egypt, and many practitioners still honor Bastet with cat imagery on the altar, such as a [Bastet statue](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bastet-feminine-divine?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-cat-spiritual-meaning). - **Norse.** The goddess [Freyja](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freyja) rides in a chariot pulled by two cats, so cats are tied to love, beauty, and seiðr, the Norse magic of seeing the future. ## Seeing a Black Cat: What It Means Seeing a black cat is read as a sign to trust your intuition and pay attention to what's hidden. Many people read the details, too: - **A black cat coming to your house** is read as good luck, protection, or prosperity arriving, especially in Scottish and British lore. If a stray keeps returning, many people take it as a sign the cat has chosen you. - **A black cat staring at you** is read as a message to look inward and notice something you've been ignoring. - **A black cat following you** is read as a sign of a guardian nearby. - **A black cat at night** is read as a stronger message from spirit, since night is the cat's own time. ## A Black Cat Crossing Your Path A black cat crossing your path is good luck in Britain, Ireland, and Japan and bad luck in old American superstition. Many modern practitioners read it as a sign of a change coming, and a reminder that the meaning depends on you. In German folklore, the direction matters: a black cat walking from left to right is good luck. If a black cat crosses in front of your car, the best response is the practical one: slow down. ## Black Cat Dream Meaning A black cat in a dream is read as a message from your intuition, often about something hidden or a part of yourself you haven't faced. A calm black cat is read as protection and a guide. A black cat hissing or scratching is read as a warning about mistrust or a situation that needs care. Writing these dreams down in a [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) helps you see the pattern. ## What Does "Black Cat Energy" Mean? "Black cat energy" is slang for a person who is independent, reserved, a little mysterious, and loyal once you earn their trust. It's often paired with "golden retriever energy," meaning someone outgoing, cheerful, and eager to please. A "black cat and golden retriever" relationship is a couple where one partner is the quiet, guarded one and the other is the friendly, open one. ## Working With Black Cat Energy As a spirit animal or animal guide, the black cat is read as a teacher of intuition, independence, and protection. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with black cat energy: - Light a [black cat candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-cat-pillar-candle-1?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-cat-spiritual-meaning) for protection and luck, and see our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) for why black is a protection color. - Read with a cat-themed deck such as the [Black Cats Tarot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-cats-tarot-by-maria-kurarai?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-cat-spiritual-meaning). - If you share your home with a black cat, let them join your practice when they choose to. Many people find their cat drawn to the altar, the tarot cloth, or a quiet meditation. ## Black Cats and Adoption Black cats are sometimes said to be adopted less often than other cats, though studies disagree. In the UK, Cats Protection celebrates Black Cat Day on October 27, and in the U.S., August 17 is Black Cat Appreciation Day. Many shelters also run free black cat adoptions on Black Friday. If a black cat is calling to you, your local shelter is a good place to start. For more animal guides, see the spiritual meaning of the [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), the [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), the [hawk](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/), the [squirrel](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/), and the [mockingbird](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/). There are also guides to the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) and the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Black Cat Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### Is a black cat good luck or bad luck? It depends on where you live. A black cat is good luck in Britain, Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Italy, Latvia, and Thailand, and bad luck in older American and European superstition. Many modern practitioners read black cats as protective and lucky. ### What does it mean when a black cat crosses your path? A black cat crossing your path is good luck in Britain, Ireland, and Japan and bad luck in old American superstition. In German folklore, a black cat walking from left to right is good luck. ### What does it mean when a black cat comes to your house? A black cat coming to your house is read as good luck, protection, or prosperity. In Scottish lore, a black cat arriving at a new home signifies prosperity. ### Why are black cats associated with witches? Black cats became linked with witches through the belief in familiars, spirit helpers said to take animal form, and through a 1233 papal letter that described a black cat in a demonic ritual. Witnesses in English witch trials described familiars as cats, dogs, and toads. ### Why do black cats have yellow eyes? Most black cats have golden or yellow eyes because of the high melanin pigment in their irises. Spiritually, yellow-eyed black cats are often read as watchful guardians. ### What does a black and white cat mean spiritually? A black and white cat, often called a tuxedo cat, is read as balance between light and dark, and between the seen and unseen worlds. ### What does a black cat tattoo mean? A black cat tattoo usually stands for independence, mystery, magic, and good luck. Some people choose one to honor a beloved cat. ### Do black cats really get adopted less? Studies disagree. Some shelters report that black cats wait longer for homes, and the RSPCA once said black cats tend not to photograph as well. Black Cat Day (October 27 in the UK) and Black Cat Appreciation Day (August 17 in the U.S.) both encourage adoption. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Squirrel Spiritual Meaning: Black, White, and Gray Squirrels](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Squirrels are read as messengers of preparation, play, and resourcefulness. Here is what it means to see one, what black and white squirrels are read as, and what their sounds tell you. **Content:** Seeing a squirrel is most often read as a message to prepare for what's ahead while still making time for play. Squirrels spend autumn burying food for winter and the rest of the year chasing each other through the trees, so a sighting is read as a nudge to save, plan, and stay light on your feet. Squirrels are also read as messengers, a role they've held since Norse mythology. ## What Does a Squirrel Symbolize? A squirrel symbolizes preparation, resourcefulness, playfulness, and quick thinking. Gray squirrels are [scatter-hoarders](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_gray_squirrel): they bury food in many small caches and come back for it later, so the squirrel became a symbol of saving for leaner times. The main readings practitioners give a squirrel are: - **Preparation and saving.** A squirrel is read as a reminder to put something aside: money, energy, food, or time. - **Balance of work and play.** Squirrels work hard and play hard, so they're read as a sign not to let one crowd out the other. - **Resourcefulness.** A squirrel will find a way into any bird feeder, so it's read as a sign that you can solve the problem in front of you. - **Messages and communication.** In Norse mythology, the squirrel [Ratatoskr](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatoskr) runs up and down the world tree Yggdrasil, carrying messages between the eagle at the top and the dragon Níðhöggr at the roots. - **Abundance.** Many practitioners keep the squirrel as a money and prosperity sign, alongside a [candle money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/candles-money-spell/) or other abundance work. ## Seeing a Squirrel: What It Means Seeing a squirrel is read as a sign to check in on your plans and resources. Squirrels are everywhere, so most practitioners read meaning into a sighting when it stands out: an unusual color, a squirrel that stops and stares, or one that keeps showing up at a meaningful moment. - **A squirrel crossing your path** is read as a sign to look at a decision from a new angle, or to stop overthinking and act. - **A squirrel staring at you** is read as a message to pay attention to something you've been putting off. - **A squirrel visiting your yard every day** is read as a sign of abundance coming to the home, or as a reminder to get ready for a change of season in your life. - **A squirrel playing or chasing another** is read as an invitation to bring more fun into your days. ## Black Squirrel Spiritual Meaning A black squirrel is read as a sign of mystery, protection, and standing out from the crowd. Because black squirrels are rare in many places, seeing one is often read as a special message: a reminder that what makes you different is a strength, or a sign of hidden luck on the way. Black squirrels aren't a separate species. They're a [melanistic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_squirrel), or dark-coated, form of the eastern gray squirrel and the fox squirrel, caused by a variant of a pigment gene. Some fun facts that feed into black squirrel meaning: - **They're built for cold.** Black squirrels lose about 18 percent less heat in temperatures below 14°F than gray ones, which may be why they're most common in the north. That's one reason many people read them as a sign of resilience and getting through hard winters. - **They're the majority in some places.** Black squirrels make up about 66 percent of squirrels recorded in Ontario and 56 percent in Michigan, around the Great Lakes. If you live there, a black squirrel is everyday luck rather than a rare sign. - **Some towns love them.** Kent State University in Ohio released ten black squirrels from London, Ontario, on campus in 1961. Marysville, Kansas, made the black squirrel its official mascot in 1972, with legal "immunity" from traffic rules and "first pick of all black walnuts growing within the city." ### White Squirrel Spiritual Meaning A white squirrel is read as a sign of good luck, purity, and a message from spirit. Most white squirrels are eastern gray squirrels with [leucism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_squirrel), a gene that removes most color from the fur but usually leaves dark eyes. True albino squirrels, with pink or red eyes, are rarer still. Both are often read as signs of new beginnings and spiritual protection. ## Squirrel Sounds: What They Mean Squirrel sounds mean something in squirrel language, and practitioners often read the same messages spiritually. Eastern gray squirrels make a squeak, a chatter, a raspy "mehr mehr mehr," and a "kuk" or "quaa" call, along with tail flicking. - **Barking, chattering, or "kuk" calls with a flicking tail** are a squirrel's alarm. They warn other squirrels about a predator, and they also announce when the predator is leaving. Spiritually, a squirrel scolding at you is read as a sign to look around and notice what you're missing. - **A soft coo-purr,** which biologists call the "muk-muk" sound, is a contact call between a mother and her babies, and a sound males make when courting. It's read as a sign of care and closeness. - **Baby squirrel squeaks** are the young calling for their mother. If you find a baby squirrel alone, call a local wildlife rehabilitator rather than handling it yourself. ## Dead Squirrel Spiritual Meaning A dead squirrel is read as a sign of an ending or a reminder to slow down and take stock before the next season of life. Many practitioners see it as a message to let go of a plan that has run its course, or to stop overworking. Finding one in your yard can feel heavy, and some people say a few words of thanks before moving on. For safety, don't touch a dead squirrel with bare hands. Use gloves or a shovel, or call your local animal control. ## Squirrel Meaning in Different Cultures - **Norse mythology.** Ratatoskr, whose name is often translated "drill-tooth," is the messenger squirrel of Yggdrasil. Scholars note that he carries "words of malice" between the eagle and the dragon, so he's also tied to gossip and stirring up feuds. - **Modern witchcraft.** Many practitioners list the squirrel among the animals of Yule and the winter larder, which is why it appears among our [Yule correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/). ## The Squirrel as a Spirit Animal As a spirit animal or animal guide, the squirrel is read as a teacher of preparation, play, and resourcefulness. People who feel close to squirrels are often energetic planners who keep a little something put aside and still know how to have fun. The term "spirit animal" comes partly from Indigenous traditions, so many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're not sure which animal is yours, try our free [spirit animal quiz](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/). You can also browse every animal on our [animal symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) page. If you'd like to work with squirrel energy: - Start a small savings jar, and add a coin each time you see a squirrel. - In autumn, put aside one thing for "winter": a project, a jar of herbs, or a list of goals. - Keep an image of the squirrel on your altar, such as our [squirrel prayer print](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/squirrel-prayer-poster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=squirrel-spiritual-meaning). For the birds that share the squirrel's trees, see our guides to [crow](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/), [owl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/), and [hawk](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/) spiritual meaning. You'll also find guides to the [black cat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/) and the [mockingbird](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/). There are also guides to the [dragonfly](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/) and the [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [moth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/). You can also read about the [wolf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/) and the [fox](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/). ## Squirrel Spiritual Meaning FAQ ### What does it mean when a squirrel crosses your path? A squirrel crossing your path is read as a sign to look at a decision from a new angle, or to stop overthinking and act. ### Is seeing a squirrel good luck? Seeing a squirrel is usually read as good luck, especially for money and planning. Black and white squirrels are read as especially lucky because they're rare in most places. ### What does a black squirrel mean spiritually? A black squirrel is read as a sign of mystery, protection, and standing out. It's a dark-coated form of the gray or fox squirrel, most common around the Great Lakes. ### What does it mean when a squirrel chatters at you? A squirrel chattering or barking at you is giving an alarm call, warning other squirrels that you might be a predator. Spiritually, it's read as a sign to look around and notice what you've been missing. ### What does a white squirrel mean? A white squirrel is read as a sign of good luck, purity, and new beginnings. Most white squirrels are gray squirrels with leucism, which removes most of the color from their fur. ### What does a squirrel tattoo mean? A squirrel tattoo usually stands for preparation, playfulness, and resourcefulness. Some people choose one as a reminder to save for the future and still enjoy today. ### What does "secret squirrel" mean? "Secret squirrel" is slang for something kept secret or a person acting sneaky, as in "a secret squirrel project." It comes from a 1960s cartoon spy squirrel. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Hecate: Goddess of Witchcraft, Her Symbols, and How to Honor Her](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hecate-goddess-symbols/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Hecate is the Greek goddess of crossroads, magic, witchcraft, and the night. Here is who she is, what her torches, keys, dogs, and wheel stand for, the offerings traditionally left for her, and how to honor her at the dark moon and on the Night of Hecate. **Content:** Hecate is the ancient Greek goddess of crossroads, doorways, magic, witchcraft, the night, and the moon. She's most often shown holding two torches or a key, with dogs at her side, and from the 400s BCE onward she was usually shown with three bodies facing three directions. Those images became her main symbols: the torch, the key, the dog, the crossroads, and the triple form. In ancient Athens she was honored once a month at the dark moon, and today many practitioners also honor her on the Night of Hecate, November 16. ## Who Is Hecate? Hecate is one of the oldest goddesses in Greek religion, and she has always stood at the edges: of roads, of houses, and of the worlds of the living and the dead. Her earliest appearance in writing is in Hesiod's *Theogony* (the 700s BCE), which calls her the daughter of the Titans Perses and Asteria and says Zeus honored her above all others, giving her a share of the earth, the sea, and the sky ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate)). Scholars think her worship may have begun among the Carians of Asia Minor, where her greatest sanctuary stood at Lagina, in present-day Turkey. In Athens she was a guardian of the household, with small shrines at front doors and at crossroads. The Romans called her Trivia, "of the three ways," and linked her with Diana and the moon goddess Luna. By the first century CE, Roman poets had made her the goddess of witches, and she's been tied to witchcraft ever since. In modern Wicca and many forms of witchcraft, she's honored as the crone aspect of the Triple Goddess. Hecate also taught magic. In the *Argonautica*, the famous sorceress Medea learns her craft from Hecate, and later stories call Medea and Circe her daughters. ## Hecate Symbols and Their Meanings Hecate's main symbols are the two torches, the key, the dog, the crossroads, and her triple form, and each one points to her role as a guide through dark and in-between places. ### Torches Two torches are Hecate's oldest and most common symbol. In myth, she carries them to help search for Persephone and then lights Persephone's way back from the underworld. Torches set on either side of a door also let ancient households see who was arriving at night, so the torches stand for guidance and protection in the dark. Many practitioners light two candles in her honor. ### Keys Hecate is called *Kleidouchos*, "key-holder." Her key opens the gates between worlds, and ancient magical texts call her the keeper of the keys to the underworld. Today the key stands for access to hidden knowledge, new paths, and the mysteries of magic, and it's one of the most popular ways to represent her on an altar. ### The Crossroads Hecate is the goddess of the three-way crossroads, where ancient Greeks set up her shrines and left her offerings. A crossroads is a place of choice and of passage, so Hecate is honored as a guide at turning points in life. Front doors counted too: the path from the street to the door was treated as a crossroads, which is why her shrines stood at the entrances of homes. ### The Triple Form From the 400s BCE, Hecate was usually shown as three figures standing back to back around a pillar, looking down all three roads at once. This statue type, called a *hekataion*, stood at crossroads and doorways across the Greek world. Later writers described her with three heads, sometimes those of a dog, a serpent, and a horse. Her three faces are often read as past, present, and future, or as earth, sea, and sky. ### Dogs Dogs were Hecate's sacred animal. Ancient art shows a hound at her side, and her approach was said to be announced by barking dogs. Dogs guard doorways and keep watch at night, the same work Hecate does. Many practitioners honor her by caring for dogs, including donating to animal shelters. ### Hecate's Wheel (the Strophalos) Hecate's wheel, or *strophalos*, comes from the Chaldean Oracles, a mystical text of the 100s CE that names Hecate as the world soul. The Byzantine scholar Michael Psellus described a golden spinning top, whirled on a leather cord in rites sacred to Hecate. The circular maze design sold today as "Hecate's wheel" is a modern interpretation of that spinning wheel, and it has become one of the best-known symbols of devotion to her. ### Serpents, Daggers, and the Moon Some statues show Hecate holding serpents or a dagger alongside her torches and key. Serpents tie her to the earth and the underworld, and the dagger to cutting through what holds you back. She's also linked with the moon, especially the dark moon, because the Romans worshiped her alongside the moon goddess Luna. ## Hecate's Sacred Animals and Plants Besides dogs, ancient writers linked Hecate with the polecat, the horse, the serpent, and the red mullet, a fish offered to her in Athens. In modern witchcraft, the frog has also become one of her animals. Her plants include garlic, the yew, the cypress, and the oak, as well as many poisonous plants used in ancient medicine and magic, like aconite, belladonna, and mandrake. These poisonous plants are dangerous to touch, burn, or swallow, so most practitioners honor them with a picture or a written name on the altar instead of the plant itself. Our guide to the [magical properties of garlic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/) covers the safest of her plants. ## Hecate Offerings The traditional offerings for Hecate are the foods of her monthly supper: bread or small cakes, eggs, honey, fish, and garlic. Other common offerings today include candles, keys, wine, pomegranates, and incense. Ancient Greeks left the meal outside at a crossroads or by the front door, and it was never eaten afterward. If you leave food outside, keep animals in mind: garlic, onions, and grapes are poisonous to dogs, the animal Hecate loves most. Many practitioners leave the plate out overnight and then compost or bin it, or leave a candle and a key instead of food. ## Hecate's Deipnon and the Night of Hecate Hecate's Deipnon, Greek for "evening meal," is the oldest way to honor her. Once a month, on the night of the dark moon, ancient Athenians set a meal outside for Hecate and the restless dead, cleaned and purified the house, and made amends for anything the household had done wrong. The next new moons are October 10, November 9, and December 8, 2026, and many people hold a Deipnon that night or the night before. Our guide to [moon phases for spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) covers the dark moon's other uses. The Night of Hecate, November 16, is a modern observance that many witches and Pagans celebrate with candles, offerings, and invocations at a crossroads or altar. No ancient Greek source ties Hecate to that date, but it has become one of the most popular nights of the year to honor her, and it falls in the dark half of the year, a fitting time for the goddess of the night. ## Signs Hecate Is Calling You Many practitioners believe Hecate makes herself known through her symbols. Common signs people report include: - **Keys** turning up in unexpected places, or dreams about keys and locked doors. - **Dogs**, especially black dogs, appearing at night or following you. - **Crossroads** and big choices showing up in your life at the same time. - **A pull toward the dark moon**, night walks, or plant magic. - **Dreams of torches**, a woman holding a light, or three roads. A sign is a starting point, not a summons. If you feel drawn to Hecate, read about her, sit with her symbols, and see whether the connection grows. ## How to Honor Hecate You can honor Hecate with a small altar, a monthly offering, and a few words at a threshold. - **Set up an altar** with two candles to stand for her torches, a key, and an image or statue of her, like our [Goddess Hecate statue](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/goddess-hecate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hecate-goddess-symbols). Our guide to [connecting with goddesses and gods](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/connect-to-goddesses-gods/) covers how to begin a devotional practice. - **Hold a Deipnon** at the dark moon: tidy and cleanse your home, then set out a small plate of her foods by the door or at a crossroads. - **Wear or carry a key**, like our [key amulet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/key-amulet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hecate-goddess-symbols), as a reminder of her guidance. - **Speak to her at a threshold**, your front door or a crossroads, with words of your own or this invocation: > Hecate of the crossroads, keeper of the key, > Light the road before me, and walk the dark with me. > By torch and by threshold, by moon and by night, > Guard my door and guide my steps, and lead me to the light. To go deeper, Courtney Weber's [*Hekate: Goddess of Witches*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hekate-goddess-of-witches-by-courtney-weber?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hecate-goddess-symbols) is a warm, practical introduction. ## Hecate in Shakespeare and Pop Culture Hecate has been part of English literature for centuries. In Shakespeare's *Macbeth*, she appears as the goddess who rules the three witches, and Macbeth's dagger speech says "witchcraft celebrates pale Hecate's offerings." Shakespeare's audiences said her name in two syllables, "HEK-it." Today, many people meet her in the video game *Hades II*, where she's the mentor of the hero, Melinoë. ## Hecate FAQ ### What is Hecate the goddess of? Hecate is the Greek goddess of crossroads, doorways, magic, witchcraft, the night, the moon, ghosts, and the underworld. She's a guide and guardian for anyone passing through dark or in-between places. ### What is Hecate's main symbol? Hecate's main symbols are two torches and a key. She's also represented by dogs, the crossroads, her triple form, and Hecate's wheel, the strophalos. ### What is Hecate's wheel? Hecate's wheel, or strophalos, is a spinning wheel or top used in rites sacred to Hecate and named in the Chaldean Oracles. The circular maze design known as Hecate's wheel today is a modern interpretation of it. ### Is Hecate a Titan? Hecate isn't usually counted as a Titan, but she's the daughter of two Titans, Perses and Asteria, according to Hesiod. Zeus let her keep her honors after the Titans fell. ### Is Hecate evil? No. In ancient Greece, Hecate was a protector of homes, travelers, and cities, and Athenians kept her shrines at their front doors. Her ties to ghosts, night, and witchcraft gave her a darker reputation in later stories. ### How do you pronounce Hecate? Hecate is most often pronounced "HEK-uh-tee." The older two-syllable "HEK-it," used in Shakespeare's plays, is still heard too. ### What offerings does Hecate like? Traditional offerings for Hecate include bread or cakes, eggs, honey, fish, and garlic, left at a crossroads or by the front door at the dark moon. Candles, keys, and incense are common offerings today. ### When is the Night of Hecate? The Night of Hecate is November 16, a modern observance popular in witchcraft. In ancient Athens, Hecate was honored every month at the Deipnon, on the night of the dark moon. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Bind Runes: What They Are, How to Make One, and What to Avoid](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/bind-runes/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A bind rune is two or more runes joined into one figure. Here is where bind runes come from, how to design your own step by step, examples for protection, love, and strength, and the rune shapes hate groups use that you should know before you carve or tattoo one. **Content:** A bind rune is two or more runes joined into a single figure, usually by sharing one upright stroke. In old runic inscriptions, bind runes were mostly a way of writing two letters at once, like a ligature. Today, many rune workers design them as personal charms that combine the meanings of their runes, for protection, love, courage, or any intention you choose. Because some runes and rune shapes are still used by hate groups, this guide also covers which designs to avoid before you carve, wear, or tattoo one. ## What Is a Bind Rune? A bind rune, also written bindrune and called *bandrún* in Icelandic, is a set of runes joined so they read as one shape. Historians describe two kinds: - **Joined runes:** two, or rarely three, runes drawn on one shared vertical stroke. This is the kind most people mean today. - **Same-stave runes:** a whole row of runes written along one long line, which carvers sometimes worked into a picture on a runestone, like a ship's mast or the waves under a ship. Each rune in a bind rune keeps its own name and meaning. When you join [Gebo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/) and [Wunjo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/), for example, the figure carries both partnership and joy at once. If you're new to the runes themselves, start with our guide to all 24 [Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/). ## Bind Runes in History Bind runes are real and old, but their history is more about writing than magic. According to [Wikipedia's summary of runic scholarship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bind_rune), they're common in early Proto-Norse inscriptions and later medieval ones, and extremely rare in the Viking Age itself. Some known examples: - **The Kylver Stone** (Sweden, about 400 AD), one of the oldest listings of the whole Elder Futhark, also carries a figure of stacked [Tiwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/) runes. - **The "lantern rune,"** [Isa](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/) and [Ingwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ingwaz-rune/) joined to spell the sound *ing*. - **Anglo-Saxon objects** like the Franks Casket and a Galloway Hoard armband, where carvers joined pairs of runes to save space in names and words. - **Swedish and Danish runestones** where a long same-stave line becomes a ship's mast or a row of waves, and where bind runes sometimes highlight the carver's name. You also carry a bind rune in your pocket. The Bluetooth logo joins the runes for H and B, the initials of the Danish king Harald Bluetooth. The idea of the bind rune as a magical charm, designed for a purpose, is mostly modern. That doesn't make it less meaningful. It does mean that a website calling a design "an ancient Viking bind rune for strength" is usually selling a modern creation. ## Bind Runes vs. Icelandic Staves The Vegvísir and the Helm of Awe are often called bind runes, but they're a different tradition. They're [Icelandic magical staves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_magical_staves) (*galdrastafir*), symbols recorded in Icelandic grimoires from the 1600s onward. The [Vegvísir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegv%C3%ADsir), a "wayfinder" meant to keep its bearer from getting lost in storms, first appears in a manuscript from 1860, so despite its popularity as a "Viking compass," there's no evidence the Vikings used it. Both are beautiful working symbols in their own right, and our [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers the Helm of Awe. ## Runes, Bind Runes, and Hate Groups Some runes, and some ways of combining them, are used today by neo-Nazis and other white supremacist groups to signal hate and to recruit. You should know which ones before you design, carve, wear, or tattoo a bind rune, both so you don't send a message you never meant and so you can recognize these symbols when you see them. **How it started.** In the 1920s and 1930s, Nazi Germany took runes and other old sacred symbols, including the swastika from Asian religions ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/swastika)), and turned them into emblems for its party, police, and military, as part of an invented "Aryan" past. According to the Anti-Defamation League's hate symbol database: - **The SS bolts** were the insignia of the SS, the organization that ran the Nazi police state and the concentration and death camps. They're two copies of a lightning-bolt shape that a German occultist redrew from the Sowilo rune ᛊ, and they're still one of the most common neo-Nazi symbols ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/ss-bolts)). The next section explains how the real rune became the SS emblem. - **[Othala](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) ᛟ** was used as the insignia of two Waffen-SS divisions, often drawn with added "wings" or "feet." White supremacists still put it on tattoos, flags, banners, and group logos ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/othala-rune)). - **[Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) ᛉ**, which the Nazis called the "life rune," was the emblem of the SS Lebensborn program. The neo-Nazi National Alliance later put it in its logo, and it spread from there ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/life-rune)). - **Tiwaz ᛏ** marked Nazi leadership schools and an SS division. The ADL calls it, with the life rune, one of the most common white supremacist uses of runes, partly because of its reputation as the "warrior rune" ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/tyr-rune)). - **The Wolfsangel**, an old wolf-trap sign that looks like a bind rune, was an SS division insignia and is part of the logo of the neo-Nazi group Aryan Nations ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/wolfsangel)). - **The Sonnenrad or "Black Sun,"** twelve lightning-bolt rays around a center, was designed for an SS castle in the 1930s. The ADL says it's almost always used as a white supremacist symbol today, and modern versions often put a rune in the middle ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/sonnenrad)). - **The Valknut**, the "knot of the slain" tied to Odin, is used by some racist Odinists as a sign of willingness to die in battle ([ADL](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/valknot)). **How Sowilo became the SS bolts.** The SS bolts come from [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/), but by way of a modern redrawing, not straight from the old runestones. It happened in two steps: 1. **1902:** The Austrian occultist Guido von List invented the [Armanen runes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armanen_runes), a set of 18 pseudo-runes loosely based on the Younger Futhark. For his "sig" rune (*Siegrune*, or "victory rune"), he took Sowilo and redrew it as a blocky lightning bolt with flat, cut-off ends. 2. **1933:** The SS designer Walter Heck set two of List's sig runes side by side, and that doubled design became the insignia of every branch of the SS ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sowil%C5%8D)). The Sowilo carved by ancient rune carvers looks different. In the earliest inscriptions, from about the 200s to the 400s, it's a zigzag of four thin strokes, like a sideways Σ, as on the Kylver Stone. Later Elder Futhark carvers wrote it as an S-shaped figure of three thin strokes, and the Viking Age Younger Futhark turned it into the *Sól* rune, two upright strokes joined by a rising diagonal. **Elder Futhark Sowilo** early form, 200s to 400s **Elder Futhark Sowilo** later form, 400s to 600s **Younger Futhark Sól** Viking Age **Armanen "sig" rune** invented 1902; the SS doubled it The first three are real runic forms of Sowilo. The red figure is Guido von List's 1902 invention, which the SS drew twice, side by side, as its insignia. It is shown single here for comparison only.If you work with Sowilo, draw one of the three historical shapes with thin, even strokes, and never as a blocky bolt with flat-cut ends. **Bind runes in particular.** Joining runes can create one of these shapes by accident. The German clothing brand Thor Steinar, which German state authorities associate with the far right, once used a logo that joined Tiwaz and Sowilo, and part of it looked so much like the SS insignia that it caused a public controversy. Since then, wearing the brand has been banned in the German federal parliament, two state parliaments, and several football stadiums ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thor_Steinar)). **The runes belong to everyone who honors them.** Every one of the ADL entries above also says that non-racist pagans use these symbols, and that context decides what they mean. Runes are a two-thousand-year-old alphabet. The people who misuse them don't get to own them, and every honest, informed use is a quiet act of pushing back. Here's how to keep your bind runes clear of hate symbols: - **Never double Sowilo** or draw it as a blocky lightning bolt with flat-cut ends, and don't place it beside Tiwaz in a way that echoes the SS bolts. - **Draw runes in their plain Elder Futhark shapes**, the right way up, without added wings, feet, or serifs. - **Don't put a rune inside a sun wheel** of rays, and avoid hook shapes that look like the Wolfsangel. - **Check your finished design** against the [ADL hate symbol database](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbols/search) before you carve or tattoo it. - **Buy rune jewelry and art from sellers who don't sell hate imagery** alongside it. - **Be ready to say what your bind rune is for.** A clear answer is part of reclaiming it. ## How to Make a Bind Rune You can design a bind rune with a pencil and a scrap of paper. This method works for any intention. 1. **Choose one clear intention.** Write it in a short sentence, like "Protect my home" or "Courage for the interview." One goal makes a stronger bind rune than three. 2. **Pick two or three runes that match it.** Read the meaning of each rune on its own page first. More than three runes usually turns into a tangle that's hard to draw or remember. 3. **Find a shared stroke.** Most runes have an upright line. Stand them on one stem and let their branches, hooks, and diamonds sit along it. You can turn a rune sideways or upside down to make it fit, as long as you know what you changed. 4. **Sketch it a dozen times.** Try the runes in different orders and spacings until the figure looks balanced and you can draw it from memory in one motion. 5. **Read every rune hidden in it.** Joined lines often create runes you didn't choose. A plain stem is Isa, two crossing branches can make Gebo, and a hook can read as Thurisaz. Many rune workers keep a design only if the hidden runes also suit the intention, or change it until they do. 6. **Check it against the hate symbol list above.** If your figure looks like doubled lightning bolts, a swastika, a winged Othala, a Wolfsangel, or a sun wheel, change it. 7. **Draw the final version slowly and name it.** Say each rune's name as you draw its strokes, then say your intention once out loud. Many practitioners then carve it into a candle, paint it on wood, draw it on paper for the wallet, or wear it. To use a bind rune in a candle spell, carve it into the side of the candle before you light it. Our [Guardian Runic ritual candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/guardian-runic-ritual-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=bind-runes) is already marked with Elder Futhark runes for protection work, and plain candles work just as well. ## Bind Rune Examples and Their Meanings These combinations are modern designs that rune workers use often. Each one links to the full meaning of its runes, so you can adjust it to fit your own intention. ### Bind Runes for Protection [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) ᛉ, the rune of protection, is the usual base. Rune workers join it with [Othala](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) ᛟ for the home and family, [Thurisaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/) ᚦ for a firm boundary, or [Eihwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/) ᛇ for endurance through a long hard stretch. Algiz and Othala are both on the ADL list, so keep them plain and upright. Our [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers every protection rune in depth. ### Bind Runes for Love [Gebo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/) ᚷ, the rune of gifts and partnership, joined with [Wunjo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/) ᚹ, the rune of joy, is the most common love bind rune. Some add [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) ᛒ for nurturing and new growth, or [Ehwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ehwaz-rune/) ᛖ for trust between partners. ### Bind Runes for Strength and Courage [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) ᚢ, the rune of the wild ox and raw strength, joined with Tiwaz ᛏ for courage, is the classic "strength" bind rune. Because Tiwaz is also on the ADL list, draw it as a plain arrow and never pair it with Sowilo. ### Bind Runes for Prosperity [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) ᚠ, the rune of wealth, joined with [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) ᛃ, the rune of the harvest, is used for money that grows steadily over time. ### Bind Runes for Travel [Raidho](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/) ᚱ, the rune of the journey, joined with Algiz ᛉ is a traveler's charm for safe passage. ### Bind Runes for Creativity and Wisdom [Kenaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/kenaz-rune/) ᚲ, the torch of skill and insight, joined with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) ᚨ, the rune of words and inspiration, is used by writers, artists, and students. For a deeper study of runes in spells and ritual, Diana L. Paxson's [*Taking Up the Runes*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/taking-up-the-runes-by-diana-paxson?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=bind-runes) covers bind runes and rune magic step by step. ## Bind Rune Tattoos Bind runes are popular tattoos because a single figure can carry a whole intention. Before you get one, take three steps. First, design it yourself or with an artist from the plain Elder Futhark shapes, and make sure you can name every rune in it. Second, check it carefully against the hate symbols above, because a tattoo that reads as a neo-Nazi symbol to strangers is hard to explain and expensive to remove. Third, be wary of designs sold as "authentic Viking bind runes." As the history above shows, purpose-made magical bind runes are mostly modern, and the Vegvísir isn't Viking at all. ## Bind Rune Generators A bind rune generator can help you see how two runes might fit together, and it's a fine place to sketch ideas. Most generators simply stack runes on one stem, though, so they won't spot the hidden runes in a design or warn you when a combination looks like a hate symbol. Use a generator to experiment, then draw the final version by hand and check it yourself. ## Bind Runes FAQ ### What is a bind rune? A bind rune is two or more runes joined into one figure, usually on a shared upright stroke. In old inscriptions they were mostly a way to write two letters at once, and today many rune workers design them as charms that combine their runes' meanings. ### Did the Vikings use bind runes? Bind runes appear in early Proto-Norse and later medieval runic inscriptions, but they're extremely rare from the Viking Age itself. Most magical bind runes used today are modern designs. ### What is the bind rune for protection? The most common protection bind rune joins Algiz, the protection rune, with Othala for the home, Thurisaz for a boundary, or Eihwaz for endurance. Draw both runes plain and upright. ### What is the bind rune for love? The most common love bind rune joins Gebo, the rune of gifts and partnership, with Wunjo, the rune of joy. ### How many runes should a bind rune have? Two or three. More than three runes usually becomes a tangled figure that's hard to draw, remember, or read. ### Are bind runes hate symbols? No. Bind runes are an old form of runic writing and a living magical practice. Some runes and combinations, like the SS bolts, a winged Othala, the Wolfsangel, and the Black Sun, are used by neo-Nazis and other white supremacists, so check every design against the ADL hate symbol database before you carve or tattoo it. ### Is the Vegvísir a bind rune? No. The Vegvísir is an Icelandic magical stave first recorded in a manuscript from 1860. It isn't a bind rune, and there's no evidence the Vikings used it. ### Can I make my own bind rune? Yes. Choose one intention, pick two or three runes that match it, join them on a shared stroke, read every rune hidden in the figure, check it against known hate symbols, and draw the final version while naming each rune. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Full Moon Ritual: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-ritual/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A full moon ritual is a short ceremony on the night of the full moon to give thanks, let go of what's finished, and charge your intentions. Here is a complete ritual, step by step, with the words to say and five more ways to work with the full moon. **Content:** A full moon ritual is a short ceremony you do on the night of the full moon to give thanks for what the month brought, let go of what's finished, and charge your intentions while the moon is at its brightest. A simple one takes about twenty minutes: cleanse your space, light a candle, write down what you're grateful for and what you're releasing, say a few words to the moon, and close with a note in your journal. You don't need a coven, special tools, or a clear sky. ## What Is a Full Moon Ritual? A full moon ritual is a ceremony timed to the full moon, the night the moon sits opposite the sun and its whole face is lit. The full moon comes back about every 29.5 days, so it gives you a natural monthly rhythm for checking in with yourself. Gathering under the full moon has a long history in folk magic and modern witchcraft. Charles Godfrey Leland's *Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches* (1899) describes witches meeting to dance under the full moon. In Wicca, a monthly full moon ceremony is called an [esbat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esbat), a time for reflection, gratitude, healing work, and celebration, held alone or with a coven. Some Wiccan traditions also practice [Drawing Down the Moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drawing_down_the_Moon_%28ritual%29), a rite in which the High Priestess invites the Goddess, symbolized by the moon, to speak through her. You don't have to follow any one tradition to work with the full moon. Most full moon rituals share three parts: - **Gratitude** for what grew or came to you since the last full moon. - **Release** of habits, worries, or situations you're ready to stop carrying, since the moon begins to wane the next night. - **Charging** your intentions, water, crystals, or tools in the moonlight. ## When to Do a Full Moon Ritual Do your full moon ritual on the night of the full moon, or on the night before or after. The moon looks full to the eye for about three nights, so many practitioners use whichever of those evenings they can keep quiet and free. If the exact moment of the full moon falls in the early morning, the night before is usually the brightest. Here are the next three full moons in Eastern Time, with the zodiac sign the moon is in: - **Hunter's Moon in Taurus:** Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:11 AM, so the ritual night is Sunday, October 25. - **Beaver Moon in Gemini:** Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 9:53 AM. - **Cold Moon in Cancer:** Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 8:28 PM. It falls close to the moon's nearest point to Earth, making it a [supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/). For every date in 2026 and 2027 and the story behind each name, see our guide to [full moon names](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/), or check tonight's phase on our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/). ## What You Need for a Full Moon Ritual You can do this ritual with things you already have at home: - **A white or silver candle**, the colors most tied to the moon. A black candle works for a ritual focused on release. Our guide to [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) covers every color. - **A small bowl of salt** for cleansing. - **A glass jar or bowl of water** to leave in the moonlight. - **Paper and a pen.** - **A fireproof dish**, like a cast-iron pan, ceramic plate, or cauldron, plus a cup of water nearby. - **A crystal** (optional). [Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) and [moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) are the classic full moon stones, and clear quartz works too. - **A journal** to record what you did and what came of it. If you'd rather have everything gathered in one place, our [Full Moon Ritual Kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/full-moon-ritual-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-ritual) holds a releasing herb mix, a black candle, cleansing salt, selenite, three slips of parchment, and a moon charm. ## How to Do a Full Moon Ritual, Step by Step This full moon ritual follows the three parts of gratitude, release, and charging. Read through it once before you begin. 1. **Cleanse your space.** Tidy the spot where you'll work, then sprinkle a pinch of salt in each corner or burn a little incense or a [smudge stick](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-use-a-smudge-stick/). Open a window if you can. 2. **Set up near the moon.** Work by a window where you can see the moon, or outside. Set out your candle, fireproof dish, paper, and water. If you like, [cast a circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) to mark the space. 3. **Light the candle and ground yourself.** Take three slow breaths and feel your feet on the floor. Look at the moon, or picture it, and greet it in your own words. 4. **Name what you're grateful for.** Write down three things that grew, arrived, or went well since the last full moon. Read them out loud. 5. **Write what you're releasing.** On a second slip of paper, write the habit, worry, or situation you're ready to let go of. Be specific: "checking my phone in bed" is easier to release than "bad habits." 6. **Release it and set your intention.** Light the release paper from the candle and let it burn out in the fireproof dish. If you'd rather not burn it, tear it into small pieces instead. Then say your intention for the month ahead, followed by the full moon words below. 7. **Charge your water and crystals.** Set your jar of water and your crystal on the windowsill or outside to sit in the moonlight overnight. The water becomes [full moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) for cleansing and spellwork in the weeks ahead. 8. **Close and write it down.** Thank the moon, open your circle if you cast one, and snuff the candle. Write what you released and what you intend in your [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/), so next month you can look back and see what shifted. Never leave a burning candle or paper unattended, and keep your fireproof dish away from curtains and anything else that can catch. ### Words to Say During a Full Moon Ritual Say these words after you've released your paper and named your intention, while you look at the moon: > Moon of silver, full and bright, > Witness what I name tonight. > What I've outgrown, I now set free; > What I am growing, come to me. > As you wane, take what I release; > As you return, bring growth and peace. The last two lines follow the moon as it shrinks after tonight and grows back to full. Change any line until it sounds like you. ## Full Moon Ritual Ideas The ritual above covers the basics. These variations focus on one part of it. For an even longer list, see our [13 things to do on a full moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/). ### Full Moon Release Ritual A full moon release ritual focuses on letting go. The moon begins to wane the night after it's full, so many practitioners use the full moon to set something down and let the shrinking moon carry it away. Write each thing you're releasing on its own slip of paper, read each one aloud, and burn or tear it. Finish by rinsing your hands in water with a pinch of salt, as a sign that you're done with it. ### Full Moon Manifestation Ritual A full moon manifestation ritual focuses on charging an intention you've already started working on. Many practitioners set intentions at the new moon and give them a boost at the full moon, when the moon's light is at its peak. Write your intention in the present tense ("I have a steady, well-paid job I enjoy"), hold it while you look at the moon, and place it under your candle while it burns. For money work, try our [full moon silver coin money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell/), and for self-love, our [full moon self-love spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/). ### Full Moon Cleansing Bath A full moon bath combines release with cleansing. Add a handful of salt and a few drops of an essential oil you enjoy to a warm bath, light a white candle, and picture the month's stress washing out with the water when you pull the plug. Our [spiritual bath guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) has full recipes and safety notes. ### Full Moon Water and Crystal Charging Charging is the simplest full moon ritual of all. Set a jar of water and your crystals in the moonlight overnight with a spoken intention. Before you put a stone in water or salt, check it first: selenite, for example, dissolves in water. Our [Crystal Care Checker](https://plentifulearth.com/crystal-care-checker/) shows which stones are safe in water, salt, and sun, and our guide to [cleansing crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers other methods. ### Full Moon Ritual With Friends or a Coven A group full moon ritual, or esbat, follows the same steps with everyone taking a turn. Each person shares one thing they're grateful for and one thing they're releasing, and the group says the closing words together. Many groups end with a shared meal, a tradition sometimes called "cakes and ale." For short words to say on any full moon, try our [full moon chant for sacred gifts](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-sacred-gifts/) or the [full moon chant for empaths](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-empaths/). ## Full Moon Rituals for Beginners If this is your first full moon ritual, keep it small. Lighting a candle, naming one thing you're grateful for, and naming one thing you're releasing is a complete ritual. A few tips: - **Cloudy skies are fine.** The full moon is still full behind the clouds, and many practitioners say the timing matters more than the view. - **Indoors is fine.** A window, a photo of the moon, or simply knowing it's there is enough. - **Your own words work.** The full moon words above are there if you want them, but plain speech you mean is just as strong. - **Keep notes.** After a few months, your journal shows you your own patterns with the moon. ## What Not to Do During a Full Moon Most "rules" for the full moon are about safety and focus: - **Don't leave candles or burning paper unattended.** - **Don't put soft or water-sensitive crystals in moon water.** Selenite, halite, and many other stones can dissolve or crack. - **Don't drink moon water** unless the jar was clean, the water was safe to drink to begin with, and it was covered overnight. - **Don't aim your ritual at another person.** A full moon ritual works best on your own life, not on someone else's choices. - **Don't skip it because it isn't perfect.** A short ritual on a busy night is still a full moon ritual. ## New Moon vs. Full Moon Rituals New moon rituals are for beginnings, and full moon rituals are for gratitude, release, and charging. Many practitioners use both as a pair: they plant an intention at the new moon and check on it at the full moon two weeks later. | | New Moon Ritual | Full Moon Ritual | |---|---|---| | Moon | Dark, rising and setting with the sun | Fully lit, rising at sunset | | Focus | Setting new intentions, fresh starts | Gratitude, release, charging | | Mood | Quiet, inward, planning | Bright, celebratory, reflective | | Common practice | Writing goals, planting seeds | Burning a release list, making moon water | Our guide to [moon phases for spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) covers the waxing and waning phases in between. ## Does the Full Moon Affect People? Many people feel more emotional, restless, or energized around the full moon, and that's a big part of why full moon rituals feel so natural. Science looks at it differently. The moon's pull clearly drives the ocean tides, and the full moon's light affects the timing of many sea creatures, like corals that spawn by the lunar cycle. For people, though, large reviews of [lunar effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_effect) studies have found no reliable link between the full moon and human behavior, births, or crime. A small 2013 study at the University of Basel suggested people slept less around the full moon, but its sample was only 33 people. A full moon ritual doesn't depend on the moon changing you. It gives you a regular night, about once a month, to stop, notice what's changed, and choose what to carry forward. ## Full Moon Ritual FAQ ### What is a full moon ritual? A full moon ritual is a short ceremony on the night of the full moon to give thanks, let go of what's finished, and charge your intentions. In Wicca, a full moon ceremony is called an esbat. ### What should I do on a full moon? Light a candle, write down what you're grateful for and what you're releasing, burn or tear the release list, say your intention, and leave water and crystals in the moonlight overnight. ### What do you say during a full moon ritual? Your own words work best, but you can use this rhyme: "Moon of silver, full and bright, / Witness what I name tonight. / What I've outgrown, I now set free; / What I am growing, come to me." ### Can I do a full moon ritual the day before or after? Yes. The moon looks full for about three nights, so the night before or after works well, especially when the exact full moon falls during the day. ### What color candle is best for a full moon ritual? White and silver are the colors most tied to the moon. A black candle works well for a ritual focused on release. ### What crystals are good for a full moon ritual? Selenite, moonstone, and clear quartz are the most common full moon crystals. Keep selenite out of water, since it dissolves. ### Can I do a full moon ritual if it's cloudy? Yes. The moon is still full behind the clouds, and many practitioners say the timing matters more than seeing it. ### Do I have to be Wiccan to do a full moon ritual? No. People from many paths work with the full moon, and a simple ritual of gratitude and release fits almost any practice. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [12 Superstitions that could Bring You More Money](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-superstitions/) **Published:** May 13, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Unlock the secret to wealth with superstitions & magick. From keeping your bread upright to chanting "Trinka Five," learn to manifest money. **Content:** Superstitions have existed since the dawn of time, in every single culture around the world. Some of these come from ancient wisdom passed down from our ancestors, and some are based on an almost subconscious understanding of the world around us and the phenomena we encounter on a daily basis. Think superstitions are crazy? We bet you unknowingly follow a superstition or two at least once a week! A lot of superstitions are done to keep us safe from unknown and unseen forces, but did you also know you can utilize this ancient wisdom and magic to shape the very world around you? You can use the power of "superstitions" to bring you your desires. One of the easiest things to manifest with the use of very real superstitions and simple magick is money. Pay your bills, go on vacation, buy that new expensive toy you've been wanting. ## 1. Keep your Bread Upright for Money 🥖 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/get-booty-tmw-PMwewC6fjVkje)Always keep your bread right side up! Placing it upside down on the table or handing a slice to someone upside don not only looks silly, but it can bring poverty and hunger to anyone who accepts it. Ain't nobody got time for that. So, always visualize things going right and your way when you set your bread on the table. ## 2. Wear Jade Rings for Wealth 💍 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/beyonce-vJljCJOIZUgSs)You know those pretty rings carved entirely out of jade? This is one of our favorite and most affordable superstitions! If you're a man, wear a jade ring on your left hand, and if you're a woman, wear it on your right hand. It is said that wearing jade will bring amazing amounts of money your way. Be sure to visualize and believe! ## 3. Use the Number 8 for Infinite Wealth 8️⃣ [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/snake-3oFzmdjqH15YebLQ52) Do you see the number 8 everywhere you look? How very fortuitous. The number 8 is a super lucky number in many Asian cultures. Lots of people choose to get married on dates that contain the number 8 or even buy houses where 8 is in the house number. In numerology, 8 is the number of karmic balance. Write the number 8 on a piece of paper and keep it in your wallet! Can anyone say infinite flows of money? ## 4. These are the bugs you WANT to find in your house 🐛 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/thesimpsons-xT5LMqvhYfwPjZkNMc) In many cultures, primarily Trinidad, they recognize how lucky some bugs are. Grasshoppers and spiders are very fortunate, so if you happen to catch one inside, you can be happy knowing that money is on its way to you. In China, they often keep a [cricket](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/) in a little cage to attract wealth and good fortune. So, if you really hate live bugs, get an adorable cricket statue to adorn your money altar! ## 5. Keep Those Pennies! 💰 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/season-16-the-simpsons-16x13-3orieY1bTm7CjhbP3y) Feng Shui teaches us that money attracts money. I'm sure you've noticed in your life that when you have money, it seems that you're able to attract money more easily than when you don't. Keep a little jar of money in your kitchen to make this magic work for you. Pennies are fine if that's all you have. It's the intent that matters the most. ## 6. Trinka Five 🙏🏽 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/autumn-phRq7KBRqtwli) The Trinka Five is a simple, but incredibly powerful, old Romanian spell that can be used for all sorts of blessings. We've got some great news: most often, this spell is used to draw money to you like a magnet. It's so easy to do, and so effective, you'll see results quickly. Chant the following: **"Trinka Five! Trinka Five! Ancient spirits come alive! Bring me money, bring it quick! Spirits of the Trinka Five!"** This works even faster if you drop three or five coins in a cup as you chant. YAAS, pennies are fine. If you do this daily, upon waking, you're certain to be prosperous. ## 7. Throw Your Money Away ⛲ [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/MkvZFvzHIWbRK) Do you throw money into fountains and wishing wells? Perf! It's a simple magic spell that's been used for centuries. One of Water's powers is that it can bring you a swift change of fortune. Change, get it? 🥁 Water has been viewed as sacred for as long as humans can remember, so giving a small offering to a well or fountain will tip the scales of fortune and wealth in your favor. ## 8. Become a Money Magnet: Money attracts Money 💵 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/magnets-Sa0Si1B4vWYrC) We're back to that saying again. You may wonder why it keeps coming up, and the reason is that it's absolutely true. In Greece, it's common practice to keep money on you to attract more. This means a coin or two in your purse, your pocket, or your wallet. Don't ever completely empty any of these things, because then you're, in effect, getting rid of your money. If you give a purse or even a wallet as a gift, it's customary to put a bit of money in there first to spread that good money magic around. ## 9. Bird Poop for Prosperity? 🐦 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/sky-birds-LeoQs1lygBc1W) This superstition sounds crazy, but it's true. If a bird relieves itself near you, it's a sign of money coming your way. Even better if the bird relieves itself while flying directly over you. It might be a little gross and messy, but I'm sure it'll be worth it when you start seeing that cash come in. ## 10. Your Words are Your Power. Speak money and it shall be! 🤑 [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/blackgirlmagic-freddie-harrel-3o6gE4bv4XcEBO0BJ6) One of the most important things you can do to attract money is to change the way you talk about it. Stop saying things like, “I can't afford anything” or “I'll always be broke”. Remember earlier when we talked about money attracting money? Like attracts like. Try changing your language to something like, “I look forward to being able to afford” or, “I know money is coming my way”. Start believing it, and it will be true. ## 11. Cinnamon For Wealth ⚡ [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/side-wallet-hinge-MfUTX6xgf3fQk) One of the easiest money spells you can do today, with little preparation, is to sprinkle a bit of cinnamon in your wallet. Cinnamon attracts wealth. Likewise, if you're about to gamble, dust your hands with a little cinnamon. Just be very careful to not rub your eyes! ## 12. A Few Simple Money Spells ✨ [![How to cast a money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/how-to-cast-a-money-spell.gif "howtocastamoneyspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-cinnamon-money-spell/)Give our [Famous Cinnamon Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-cinnamon-money-spell/) a try! Burn [green candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=money-superstitions) in your home. Nail a horseshoe, facing up, above your front door. This will catch wealth and luck for you. Keep a bowl of change by your front door. You can start with pennies, of course! Keep a money tree in your house. The botanical name is Pachira Aquatica. Try some of these today! Incorporate them in your day-to-day life, and watch the money just flow to you. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Free Spells, money spells --- ### [Return to Sender Spell: How to Send Negativity Back Where It Came From](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/return-to-sender-spell/) **Published:** October 3, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A return to sender spell sends harm, ill will, or a jinx back to whoever sent it, without adding anything of your own. Here are the words, three ways to work it, and what to do afterward. **Content:** A return to sender spell sends harm, ill will, or a jinx back to the person who sent it. It doesn't add a curse of your own. It works like a mirror: whatever comes at you turns around and goes home. Many practitioners turn to it when a run of bad luck feels aimed, when someone's envy feels heavy, or when they simply want their protection to push back instead of only blocking. ## What Is a Return to Sender Spell? A return to sender spell is a reversal spell: protection that reflects what was sent instead of absorbing it. A shield stops harm at the door. A return to sender spell sends it back down the path it came from. The idea turns up in many places. In [hoodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_%28spirituality%29), illness believed to come from conjure was traditionally answered by reversing the work and returning it to the person who laid it. The candles, oils, and powders sold as "reversing" or "reversible" come from that rootwork shelf. In England, the 17th-century [witch bottle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_bottle) was filled with pins and nails and set by the fire so the witch would feel the trouble she had caused. Mirrors and other shiny objects have long been used to [deflect the evil eye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotropaic_magic), and the flat [bagua mirror](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagua) of feng shui hangs over doorways to reflect harmful energy away from the house. ## Do You Need to Know Who Sent It? No, you don't need a name to do a return to sender spell. The words below say "whoever sent this," and the work finds its own way home. If you do know the source, you can write the name on the paper or carve it into the candle. Many practitioners prefer to leave it open even when they suspect someone, because a guess can be wrong. ## When to Do a Return to Sender Spell The waning moon is the traditional time for a return to sender spell, because it's the phase for sending things away. Saturday (Saturn's day, for boundaries and endings) and Tuesday (Mars's day, for defense) are the usual days. The [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/) and our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) have the details. If something feels urgent, you can do it on any day. ## What You Need for a Return to Sender Spell The classic return to sender spell uses a reversing candle, a small mirror, and a dressing oil. Here is the full list for the candle spell below: - A reversing candle. This is a candle with a black layer over red. Our [reversible pillar candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/reversible-pillar-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=return-to-sender-spell) is about nine inches tall, black over red. A plain black candle also works. - A metal or ceramic candle holder that fits the candle. - A small mirror, about the size of a saucer or larger, laid face up. A craft mirror tile with smooth edges is ideal. - A dressing oil. [Reversible oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/reversible-oil-dram?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=return-to-sender-spell) is the traditional choice, and plain olive oil works too. - A slip of plain paper and a pen. - A pinch of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/), if you have it. - Matches or a lighter, and a fire-safe surface with nothing hanging above it. Optional additions are a piece of [black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) (the volcanic glass practitioners keep for turning ill intent back) and a pin or toothpick for carving the candle. ## How to Do a Return to Sender Spell With a Candle This simple return to sender spell takes about 20 minutes to set up and runs as long as the candle burns. It's the method most practitioners start with. 1. Cleanse your space first. Open a window and smoke-cleanse the room, sweep, or wipe the surface where you'll work with a little [Florida water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/). 2. Write the paper. Write "Whoever sent this, I return it to you" or the name, if you know it. Fold the paper away from you once. 3. Carve the candle, if you like. Use a pin or toothpick to carve "return" or the sender's name into the side of the candle, from the wick down toward the base. 4. Dress the candle. Rub a thin coat of oil on the candle from the wick down to the base, moving away from you. Keep oil off the wick, and wipe away any extra, because an oil-soaked candle can flare. 5. Set it up. Lay the mirror face up, put the folded paper on the mirror, and stand the candle in its holder on top of the paper. The holder keeps hot wax and flame off the glass, because mirrors can crack from heat. Sprinkle a thin ring of black salt around the holder. 6. Light the candle and say the words. Use the words in the next section, out loud or under your breath. 7. Let it burn. Never leave a burning candle unattended. If you need to leave or sleep, snuff it with a snuffer or a lid (don't blow it out) and relight it with the same words when you're back. When the candle has burned down, gather the wax, the paper, and the salt and take them away from your home. Many practitioners leave them at a crossroads or drop them in a public trash bin, so the work leaves with them. Clean the mirror with salt water before you use it again. ## Return to Sender Spell Words The words of a return to sender spell name what you're returning and ask that it go back unchanged. Here is a set you can say over the candle, the mirror box, or the salt line: > What you sent to me, I send to you, > Back along the path it traveled through. > Not one ounce more, not one ounce less, > Find the one who caused this distress. > By mirror, flame, and salt I say: > It cannot stay. Now go your way. "Not one ounce more" is the line that keeps the spell a return and not a curse. Some practitioners add the name of a deity, saint, or ancestor they work with. Others repeat the words three times, once for each of the three nights of a waning moon. If you work with the Psalms, Psalm 7 is a traditional choice. Its verse 16 says the wrongdoer's mischief returns upon his own head. Change the words until they sound like you. ## Other Ways to Do a Return to Sender Spell You can also do a return to sender spell without a flame. These three versions work well in apartments, dorms, or any home where open flame isn't practical. ### Mirror Box Return to Sender Spell A mirror box is a small box lined with mirrors, so whatever goes inside sees only its own reflection. Line the inside of a small cardboard or wooden box with craft mirror tiles, mirror-side in. Smooth-edged tiles are safe to handle. Never use broken mirror pieces. Put in your folded paper, close the lid, and tie it shut with black string or thread. Say the words over it, then keep the box somewhere out of the way, such as a high shelf or the back of a closet, until things feel settled. When you're done, take the paper out, tear it up, and throw it away from your home. ### Black Salt Threshold Line A black salt line at the door sends back anything aimed at the house before it crosses in. Sprinkle a thin line of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) or [reversible sachet powder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/reversible-sachet-powder-consecrated?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=return-to-sender-spell) across the outside of your front door and say the words. Sweep it outward after three days, from the threshold toward the street. Keep it where pets and small children can't reach it, and skip the cayenne version of black salt anywhere people walk barefoot. For a longer-lasting guard, a winged [burning bush](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/burning-bush-meaning/) twig laid on the door frame, pointed outward, keeps the same watch. ### Reversing Floor Wash A reversing floor wash clears the house and turns harm back toward its source. Mix [reversible ritual wash](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/reversible-wash?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=return-to-sender-spell) into a bucket of water at the strength the label gives. Wash or mop from the back of the house toward the front door, then pour the leftover water out the front door or down an outside drain. Rinse hard floors that pets walk on with plain water afterward. ## What to Do After a Return to Sender Spell After a return to sender spell, close the work with cleansing and protection, so the space it leaves stays clear. A [spiritual bath](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) the same night or the next morning is the traditional finish. Then put a lasting protection in place, such as a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) over the door or [a protection stone](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) by the entrance. Many practitioners watch the candle as it burns. A steady flame and a clean burn are usually read as a smooth return. Heavy black smoke or soot on the holder is often read as a sign of a lot to send back, and some people repeat the spell on the next waning moon if that happens. If what you're dealing with feels like the [evil eye](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/remove-evil-eye-ritual/) in particular, an [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) pairs well with this spell. ## Is a Return to Sender Spell Ethical? Most practitioners consider a return to sender spell ethical, because it sends back only what was sent and adds nothing new. That's the difference between it and a hex. People who follow the Wiccan [Rule of Three](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_Three_%28Wicca%29), sometimes called the Law of Return, often describe this spell as that same law working on someone else's behalf: the harm goes back to the person who put it out. If you'd rather not touch the other person's path at all, a [banishing spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person/) moves someone out of your life without sending anything back, and the [cord cutting meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/cord-cutting-meditation/) releases a tie without any return. If someone is threatening or harassing you in everyday life, a spell works best alongside practical steps. Keep a record of what happens and reach out to people who can help. ## A Note on Living Traditions Reversing work has deep roots in hoodoo, an African American folk tradition born in the American South, and in other living folk practices. The simple methods here are widely shared folk magic. If hoodoo rootwork is calling you, its fuller practice is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. ## Return to Sender Spell FAQ ### What is a return to sender spell? A return to sender spell is a protection spell that sends harm, ill will, or a jinx back to whoever sent it. It reflects what was sent like a mirror and adds no curse of its own. ### What are the words for a return to sender spell? A simple rhyming set of return to sender spell words is "What you sent to me, I send to you, back along the path it traveled through. Not one ounce more, not one ounce less, find the one who caused this distress." You can say them over a candle, a mirror box, or a salt line, and change them to fit your own voice. ### Is there a return to sender spell prayer? Yes. Many practitioners use spoken words in place of a formal prayer, and those who work with the Psalms often choose Psalm 7. Its verse 16 says the wrongdoer's mischief returns upon his own head. You can also ask a deity, saint, or ancestor you already work with to carry the harm back. ### What is the simplest return to sender spell? The simplest return to sender spell is a black or reversing candle in a holder on a mirror, lit while you say the return words. If you can't burn a candle, a small box lined with mirror tiles works without flame. ### What makes a return to sender spell powerful? Many practitioners feel a return to sender spell carries the most force when the intention is clear, the space is cleansed first, and the work is timed to a waning moon. Following through with a spiritual bath and lasting protection afterward helps keep the space clear. ### Do I need to know who cursed me? No. You can write "whoever sent this" instead of a name, and the work returns to its source either way. Leaving the name open also guards against blaming the wrong person. ### What is the difference between a reversal spell and a return to sender spell? The two terms are used for the same kind of work. "Reversing" and "reversible" are the older names on hoodoo candles, oils, and powders, and "return to sender" is the more common modern phrase. ### Will a return to sender spell backfire? Most practitioners believe a return to sender spell doesn't backfire, because it sends back only what was sent and adds nothing of your own. Closing the work with a cleansing bath and a protection charm helps keep anything from lingering. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Scorpio Season 2026: Dates, What to Expect, and the Biggest Sky Events](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/) **Published:** October 1, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Scorpio season 2026 starts Friday, October 23, at 5:37 AM ET and ends Sunday, November 22, at 2:23 AM ET. Here is what the season is known for, a calendar of its biggest sky events, and a simple New Moon ritual for letting go. **Content:** Scorpio season 2026 starts on **Friday, October 23, at 5:37 AM Eastern**, when the Sun moves into Scorpio, and ends on **Sunday, November 22, at 2:23 AM Eastern**, when the Sun moves into Sagittarius. This year's Scorpio season holds Samhain, a New Moon in Scorpio, and the stretch when Mercury and Venus are both retrograde, so it is a season for looking under the surface and letting go of what is finished. ## When Does Scorpio Season Start and End? Scorpio season starts the moment the Sun enters 0° Scorpio and ends the moment it enters 0° Sagittarius. The exact day shifts a little each year and by time zone, which is why some calendars say October 22 and others say October 23. | | Date and time (ET) | | |---|---|---| | First day of Scorpio season | Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:37 AM EDT | [See the sky](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-23T05:37) | | Last day of Scorpio season | Saturday, November 21, 2026 | | | Sun enters Sagittarius | Sunday, November 22, 2026, 2:23 AM EST | [See the sky](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-22T02:23) | ### Scorpio Season Dates in Other Years The Sun enters Scorpio around October 22 or 23 every year. These are the exact times for the years around this one. | Year | Scorpio season starts (ET) | Scorpio season ends (ET) | |---|---|---| | 2025 | Wednesday, October 22, 11:50 PM | Friday, November 21, 8:35 PM | | 2026 | Friday, October 23, 5:37 AM | Sunday, November 22, 2:23 AM | | 2027 | Saturday, October 23, 11:32 AM | Monday, November 22, 8:15 AM | ## What Is Scorpio Season? Scorpio season is the month each year when the Sun travels through [Scorpio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scorpio_%28astrology%29), the eighth sign of the zodiac. Scorpio is a fixed water sign, ruled by Mars in traditional astrology and by Pluto in modern astrology, and its symbol is the scorpion. In tarot, the Golden Dawn tradition links Scorpio to the [Death card](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_%28tarot_card%29), a card of endings and transformation rather than literal death. Whatever your own sign, the Sun's sign sets the tone of the month for everyone. When the Sun is in Scorpio, the overall mood tends to be intense, private and deeply emotional. It is a good season for research, deep conversations, letting go and shadow work. Watch out for jealousy, secrecy and power struggles. ## What to Expect During Scorpio Season 2026 Scorpio season 2026 is busier than most. Venus is already retrograde when it begins, Mercury turns retrograde the next day, and both planets turn direct on Friday, November 13. That makes the first three weeks a time to review relationships, money and old conversations rather than launch something new. Our [Venus retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/) and [Mercury retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/) cover each one in detail, and the [retrograde tracker](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/) shows where both stand on any day. The second half of the season moves faster. Mars meets Jupiter in Leo on November 16, which astrologers read as a burst of confidence and courage, and the Sun squares both of them over the next few days, so expect some friction between what you want and what is expected of you. ## Scorpio Season 2026 Calendar These are the biggest sky events of Scorpio season 2026. Tap any date to open the chart at that moment. | Date (ET) | Event | What it brings | |---|---|---| | [Fri, Oct 23, 5:37 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-23T05:37) | Sun enters Scorpio | Scorpio season begins | | [Fri, Oct 23, 11:43 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-23T23:43) | Sun meets Venus at 0° Scorpio | The midpoint of Venus retrograde | | [Sat, Oct 24, 3:12 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-24T03:12) | Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio | Delays and second looks until November 13 | | [Sun, Oct 25, 5:09 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-25T05:09) | Venus backs into Libra | Love and money questions turn to fairness and partnership | | [Mon, Oct 26, 12:12 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-26T00:12) | Full Moon in Taurus, the Hunter's Moon | A peak of comfort, money and things that last | | Sat, Oct 31 | Samhain | The witches' new year, a night to honor the dead | | Sun, Nov 1 | Clocks fall back one hour | Times after this are Eastern Standard Time | | [Wed, Nov 4, 9:24 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-04T09:24) | Sun meets Mercury at 12° Scorpio | The midpoint of Mercury retrograde | | [Mon, Nov 9, 2:02 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-09T02:02) | New Moon in Scorpio | A fresh start for letting go and transformation | | [Fri, Nov 13, 10:53 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-13T10:53) | Mercury turns direct | Plans and messages start moving again | | [Fri, Nov 13, 7:27 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-13T19:27) | Venus turns direct | Love and money start moving forward again | | [Mon, Nov 16, 1:23 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-16T01:23) | Mars meets Jupiter in Leo | Confidence, courage and big plans | | Night of Nov 16 to 17 | Leonid meteor shower peak | Best after midnight, with a crescent Moon that sets early | | [Sun, Nov 22, 2:23 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-22T02:23) | Sun enters Sagittarius | Scorpio season ends | The [Leonids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonids) peak date comes from the [American Meteor Society](https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/), which expects a 39% lit waxing crescent Moon on peak night. ### Samhain in Scorpio Season Samhain falls in the middle of Scorpio season every year, and the two fit together naturally. [Samhain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain) is the Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest, and many modern pagans and witches treat it as the new year and a night to honor ancestors. For ideas, see our guides to [Samhain correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/), [setting up a Samhain altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/), [traditional Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/) and [holding a dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/). ### The New Moon in Scorpio The New Moon in Scorpio arrives on Monday, November 9, at 2:02 AM Eastern, at 16° Scorpio. A New Moon starts the Moon's monthly cycle, and one in Scorpio is a natural time to name what you are ready to release so the next cycle has room for something new. The [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows each night's phase and sign, and the [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) has prompts for New Moon intentions. ## A New Moon in Scorpio Ritual for Letting Go A letting-go ritual for the New Moon in Scorpio is a short, private practice of writing down what you are ready to release and burning or burying the paper. You can do it on November 9 or any night in the days after. You will need a black candle (black is the traditional color for banishing and protection in [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/)), a slip of paper, a pen, and a fireproof dish or [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) with a layer of sand in the bottom. 1. **Set up safely.** Place the candle and the dish on a heat-proof surface, away from curtains and anything that can catch, with a window open. 2. **Light the candle.** Sit quietly for a minute and take a few slow breaths. 3. **Write it down.** On the paper, write one habit, worry, resentment or situation you are ready to let go of, in plain words. 4. **Say it out loud.** Read it once, then add a short affirmation of your own, such as "I release this, and I make room for what comes next." 5. **Burn or bury the paper.** Light the paper from the candle and drop it into the dish to burn on the sand, or tear it up and bury it outside if you would rather not use flame. 6. **Close.** Snuff the candle, let the ashes cool completely, and write a line in your journal about how it felt. ## Crystals and Herbs for Scorpio Season Many practitioners work with dark, protective stones and warming herbs during Scorpio season because they match the sign's depth and its ruler, Mars. Each of these is linked to Scorpio in its correspondences: - [Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) for protection and shadow work. - [Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) for intuition during times of change. - [Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) for the Moon's cycles and new beginnings. The shop carries [moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scorpio-season) in several forms. - [Pomegranate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pomegranate/), the fruit of Persephone's descent into the underworld. - [Basil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-basil/) and [ginger](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-ginger/), two Mars herbs, for courage and energy. - [Burning bush](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/burning-bush-meaning/), whose leaves turn red in Scorpio season, for protection and boundaries. The plant is toxic, so keep it to charms and decor. ## Scorpio Season FAQ ### When does Scorpio season start in 2026? Scorpio season starts on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 5:37 AM Eastern Time, when the Sun enters Scorpio. ### When does Scorpio season end in 2026? Scorpio season ends on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 2:23 AM Eastern Time, when the Sun enters Sagittarius. Saturday, November 21, is the last full day of Scorpio season. ### Is it Scorpio season right now? It is Scorpio season whenever the Sun is in Scorpio, from October 23 to November 22 in 2026. Our live astrology chart shows the Sun's sign for today, or for any date you pick. ### What are the Scorpio season dates every year? Scorpio season runs from about October 22 or 23 to November 21 or 22 each year. The exact start and end times change from year to year. ### What is Scorpio season known for? Scorpio season is known for intensity, privacy and deep emotion. Astrologers see it as a good time for research, honest conversations, letting go and shadow work, and they warn about jealousy, secrecy and power struggles. ### Do you have to be a Scorpio to feel Scorpio season? No. Scorpio season describes the Sun's sign, which sets the tone of the month for everyone. Your own birth chart shows how it touches you personally. ### What should I do during Scorpio season? Many people use Scorpio season to finish what is ending, clear out clutter, have the deep conversations they have been avoiding, honor their ancestors at Samhain, and set intentions for letting go at the New Moon in Scorpio. ### What planets are retrograde during Scorpio season 2026? Venus is retrograde from October 3 to November 13, and Mercury is retrograde from October 24 to November 13. Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are also retrograde for the whole season, while Pluto turns direct on October 15, before the season starts. ### When is the New Moon in Scorpio in 2026? The New Moon in Scorpio is on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 2:02 AM Eastern Time, at 16° Scorpio. ### When is Scorpio season in 2027? Scorpio season 2027 starts on Saturday, October 23, 2027, at 11:32 AM Eastern Time and ends on Monday, November 22, 2027, at 8:15 AM Eastern Time. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Aura Colors: What Each Aura Color Means, With a Chart](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/aura-colors/) **Published:** October 3, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Aura colors are the colors many practitioners see or sense around a person, each read as a mood or temperament. Here is what every color is read as, with a chart, and how to see your own. **Content:** Aura colors are the colors many practitioners see or sense around a person, and each one is read as a mood, a temperament, or a stage someone is going through. Red is read as energy and passion, yellow as optimism, green as growth and care, blue as calm and honest speech, purple as intuition, and white as spiritual focus. Bright, clear shades are read as the healthy side of a color. Muddy or dark shades are read as that same quality under strain. ## What Is an Aura? An aura is the field of light or energy that many traditions describe around a living thing. The word comes from Latin and Greek, where [aura meant a breeze or breath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_%28paranormal%29). The idea is much older than the word: the [halo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halo_%28religious_iconography%29) painted around saints and buddhas is an aura drawn in gold. The aura colors most people know today come from the Theosophical Society. In 1903 [Charles Webster Leadbeater](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Webster_Leadbeater) published *Man Visible and Invisible*, with color plates of human auras. Two years later he and [Annie Besant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Besant) published [*Thought-Forms*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought-Forms), whose frontispiece is a chart of 25 colors and the feelings they stand for. In 1911, the London hospital electrician [Walter Kilner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_John_Kilner) published *The Human Atmosphere*, describing an inner and outer aura he studied through tinted glass screens. In 1977, Christopher Hills matched each energy center to one color of the rainbow, which is why so many modern aura charts follow red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. In 1939, Semyon Kirlian found that a hand or a leaf pressed onto photographic film under high voltage leaves a glowing outline on the picture. These [Kirlian photographs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirlian_photography) were once shared as pictures of auras, but researchers found the glow comes from moisture on the skin reacting to the electricity. Scientists who have tested aura reading in controlled experiments haven't been able to confirm it either. Many practitioners describe seeing or feeling auras all the same, and aura reading has stayed part of psychic and energy practice for more than a century. Read the colors below as a language practitioners share, and see what matches your own experience. ## Aura Colors Meaning Chart This aura color chart gives each color's common modern reading, what Besant and Leadbeater listed for it in *Thought-Forms* (1905), the energy center it's usually paired with, and a stone practitioners keep for that color's qualities. | Aura color | Common modern reading | *Thought-Forms* (1905) | Energy center | A stone to pair | |---|---|---|---|---| | Red | Energy, passion, drive | Anger, from brick red to scarlet | Root | [Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) | | Orange | Creativity, confidence, warmth | Pride or ambition | Sacral | [Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) | | Yellow | Optimism, curiosity, intellect | Intellect | Solar plexus | [Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/) | | Green | Growth, care, healing work | Adaptability, then sympathy | Heart | [Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/) | | Pink | Gentleness, affection | Affection; pale rose for unselfish love | Heart | [Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) | | Blue | Calm, honesty, clear speech | Religious feeling and devotion | Throat | [Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/) | | Indigo | Intuition, inner knowing | Not listed | Third eye | [Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) | | Purple / violet | Spiritual insight, imagination | Affection mixed with devotion | Crown | [Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) | | White | Spiritual focus, a fresh start | Not listed | Crown | [Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) | | Gold | Wisdom, generosity, a guiding presence | Golden stars in devotion | Crown and solar plexus | [Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) | | Silver | Intuition, dreams, receptiveness | Not listed | Crown and third eye | [Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) | | Gray | Tiredness, a pause, uncertainty | Low spirits; pale gray for fear | None | [Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) | | Brown | Grounding, practical focus | Avarice; brown-gray for selfishness | Root | [Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/) | | Black | Protection, a heavy stretch, withdrawal | Hatred and malice | Root | [Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) | The 1905 readings are often sterner than modern ones. Theosophists were describing thoughts in the moment, and today's readers usually describe a person's lasting temperament. Both views show up below. ## Aura Colors and Their Meanings Each aura color has a bright side and a strained side, and practitioners read the shade as much as the color. Clear, luminous shades are read as the color's gifts. Murky, dark, or patchy shades are read as that same quality tired out or pushed too hard. ### Red Aura Meaning A red aura is read as energy, passion, and drive: the color of someone who acts first and thinks on the way. Bright red is read as courage, physical strength, and a big appetite for life. Deep, muddy red is read as anger, frustration, or burnout. *Thought-Forms* listed every shade of red as anger, from "lurid brick-red" to "brilliant scarlet," and called the scarlet of noble indignation "by no means unbeautiful." Red is paired with the root center at the base of the spine. ### Orange Aura Meaning An orange aura is read as creativity, confidence, and warmth toward other people. Bright orange is read as someone who starts projects, throws the party, and talks to strangers. Dull or brownish orange is read as scattered energy or a need for approval. The 1905 chart was harder on it: "Deep orange imports pride or ambition." Orange is paired with the sacral center below the navel. ### Yellow Aura Meaning A yellow aura is read as optimism, curiosity, and a quick mind. Pale, luminous yellow is read as a playful thinker who loves to learn, and *Thought-Forms* called "pale luminous primrose yellow" the highest use of the intellect. Dull mustard or ochre yellow is read as overthinking or using cleverness for selfish ends. Yellow is paired with the solar plexus. ### Green Aura Meaning A green aura is read as growth, care, and a love of nature. Bright emerald green is read as a natural caretaker, the friend people call when something goes wrong. Light green is read as a fresh start or new growth. Dark or murky green is read as jealousy or insecurity, and the 1905 chart read "grey-green" as deceit and brownish green flecked with red as jealousy. In its clearest shade, Besant and Leadbeater wrote, green shows "the divine power of sympathy." Green is paired with the heart center. ### Blue Aura Meaning A blue aura is read as calm, honesty, and clear communication. Light blue is read as peace and gentle truthfulness, and the 1905 chart placed "pale azure" at the very top as the highest spiritual feeling. Royal or dark blue is read as a deep, loyal nature and strong intuition. Muddy blue is read as fear of speaking up. Blue is paired with the throat center. ### Teal and Turquoise Aura Meaning A teal or turquoise aura blends blue and green, and it's read as a calm person who also cares for others: the counselor, the teacher, the nurse. Bright turquoise is read as someone who speaks from the heart. Cloudy teal is read as giving more care than they take in. ### Indigo Aura Meaning An indigo aura is read as intuition and inner knowing. Deep indigo is read as someone who dreams vividly, notices what isn't said, and trusts their gut. Murky indigo is read as being lost in their own head. Indigo is paired with the third eye. ### Purple Aura Meaning A purple or violet aura is read as spiritual insight, imagination, and a pull toward the mystical. Lavender is read as a gentle dreamer, and deep violet as a strong visionary. *Thought-Forms* described violet as affection mixed with devotion and said its delicate shades show "the capacity of absorbing and responding to a high and beautiful ideal." Purple is paired with the crown. ### Pink Aura Meaning A pink aura is read as gentleness, affection, and an open heart. Soft pink is read as kindness and new love, and the 1905 chart gave "pure pale rose" to the most unselfish love. Deep crimson was read as strong, ordinary affection, and crimson stained with gray-brown as possessive love. Pink is paired with the heart center. ### White Aura Meaning A white aura is read as spiritual focus, purity of intention, or a fresh start. Brilliant white is read as someone deep in spiritual practice, or someone who has just come through a big change. Many practitioners say white often appears around people with a steady meditation or spiritual practice. White is paired with the crown, and it's one of the colors most often called rare. ### Gold Aura Meaning A gold or golden aura is read as wisdom, generosity, and a protected, guided presence. It's the color painters gave the halo. *Thought-Forms* described golden stars shining out through clouds of devotion "like a shower of sparks." Gold is usually paired with the crown or the solar plexus. ### Silver Aura Meaning A silver aura is read as intuition, vivid dreams, and openness to new ideas. Bright silver is read as abundance of spirit and receptiveness. Dull, gray-silver is read as someone a little spaced out or unsure where they stand. ### Gray Aura Meaning A gray or grey aura is read as tiredness, uncertainty, or a pause between chapters. Many practitioners see gray as a temporary shade, like a cloud over another color. The 1905 chart read deep heavy gray as low spirits and pale gray as fear. ### Brown Aura Meaning A brown aura is read as grounding and practical focus, the color of someone busy with work, home, or the garden. Muddy brown is read as feeling stuck or holding on too tightly. *Thought-Forms* read clear brown as avarice and hard brown-gray as selfishness, which it called "painfully common." ### Black Aura Meaning A black aura is read as protection, withdrawal, or a heavy stretch someone is carrying. Many modern practitioners read black as a shield someone has pulled around themselves, or as the color of grief and exhaustion. The 1905 chart was blunt: "black means hatred and malice." Most readers today don't read black as a judgment of character. They read it as a sign that someone needs rest and cleansing. ### Rainbow Aura Meaning A rainbow aura, with bands or flashes of many colors, is read as a person with many gifts, often a healer or an artist who moves between moods easily. Many practitioners count it among the rarest aura readings. ## What Color Is My Aura? The simplest way to find your aura color is to look for it yourself, in a mirror against a plain background. Many readers also notice which color they're drawn to when they're feeling most like themselves, and start there. To try it: 1. Stand about 18 inches from a mirror with a plain white or pale wall behind you, in soft, even light. 2. Relax your eyes and look at a point just past your shoulder, not at your face. 3. Let your gaze go soft for 30 seconds to a minute. Many people first notice a thin, pale band hugging the outline of the body. 4. Keep breathing slowly and watch whether a color rises in that band. Note the first color you see, even if it's faint. It can take a few tries. If you'd like to go further, [Aura Reading for Beginners](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/aura-reading-for-beginners-by-richard-webster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aura-colors) by Richard Webster walks through exercises for seeing and feeling auras, and our guide on [how to develop your psychic abilities](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-psychic/) covers the wider practice. ## Can Your Aura Color Change? Yes. Most practitioners describe a main aura color that stays fairly steady through life, with layers and patches that shift with your mood, your health, and what you're working on. A bad day can cloud a bright color, and a good week of rest or meditation can clear it again. ## Aura Colors and the Chakras Modern aura charts usually pair each color with one of the seven [chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/), from red at the root to violet or white at the crown. That pairing is the 1977 Christopher Hills rainbow, built on Leadbeater's earlier work and on the older Hindu teaching of the [chakras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakra). If one color seems faint in your aura, many practitioners work with that center's stones. Our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) and the shop's [chakra stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chakra-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aura-colors) are good places to start. ## How to Brighten Your Aura Many practitioners brighten a dull or muddy aura with cleansing, rest, and time outdoors. The full methods are in our guide on [how to cleanse your aura](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-cleanse-your-aura/). The short version: - A [spiritual bath](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) with salt and herbs washes away a heavy day. - Smoke from a [smudge stick](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-use-a-smudge-stick/) or palo santo, passed around the outline of your body, is a traditional cleanse. - A [cord cutting meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/cord-cutting-meditation/) releases ties that drain you. - A candle in the color you want more of puts that quality on your altar. Our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) match the aura colors closely. ## Seeing Flashing Lights? That's a Different Aura The word "aura" also has a medical meaning: a [migraine or seizure aura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_%28symptom%29), which can show up as flashing lights, zigzag lines, shimmering patches, or blind spots. These are a different thing from the aura colors on this page. If you see sudden flashes, zigzags, or blind spots, especially new ones or ones that come with a headache, please talk to a doctor. ## Aura Colors FAQ ### What do aura colors mean? Aura colors are read as a person's mood or temperament. Red is read as energy, orange as creativity, yellow as optimism, green as care, blue as calm and honesty, indigo as intuition, purple as spiritual insight, and white as spiritual focus. Bright shades show the color's gifts, and muddy shades show that quality under strain. ### What is the rarest aura color? White, gold, silver, and rainbow auras are the ones most often called rare. Red, orange, yellow, green, and blue are seen most often. ### What are the positive and negative meanings of aura colors? Each aura color has a bright, positive side and a dull, negative side. For example, bright red is read as courage while muddy red is read as anger, and clear green is read as care while murky green is read as jealousy. ### What does a black aura mean? A black aura is read today as protection, withdrawal, or a heavy stretch someone is carrying, and it's usually taken as a sign to rest and cleanse. In *Thought-Forms* (1905), Besant and Leadbeater read black as hatred and malice. ### Can you have more than one aura color? Yes. Most practitioners describe a main color close to the body, with other colors in layers or patches that change with your mood and what you're going through. ### Is one aura color better than another? No. Every aura color has its own gifts, and the brightness of the shade matters more to most readers than which color it is. ### What does aura mean in slang? In slang, "aura" means someone's charisma or cool factor, and "aura farming" means acting in a way meant to look effortlessly cool. It grew out of the spiritual meaning of a presence people can feel. ### What is angel aura quartz? Angel aura quartz is clear quartz that has a very thin film of metal bonded to its surface in a lab, which gives it a pearly rainbow shimmer. The "aura" in the name describes that colored coating, not the human aura, so it isn't connected to aura colors. ### Can animals have auras? Many practitioners say yes, and pet owners often describe sensing a calm or restless energy around an animal. Many traditions describe auras around animals, plants, and even objects, as well as people. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [The Beginner Guide To The 7 Chakras & Quick Tips To Unblock Them](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) **Published:** July 15, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Your complete beginner guide, to the 7 chakras & their importance in healing. We'll also talk foods & crystals that unblock them! **Content:** Chakras are energy centers that help your body align with health and spirituality. But how do you tap into your natural energy and help yourself heal? We'll make it easy for you with our beginner's guide to the seven chakras! - [Chakras 101](#h-chakras-101) - [What Is A Chakra?](#h-what-is-a-chakra) - [How Do You Know If Your Chakras Are Open?](#h-how-do-you-know-if-your-chakras-are-open) - [Your Guide To The 7 Chakras For Beginners: Colors, Meanings, Meditations & Foods](#h-your-guide-to-the-7-chakras-for-beginners-colors-meanings-meditations-foods) - [1. Root Chakra (Muladhara)](#h-1-root-chakra-muladhara) - [2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana)](#h-2-sacral-chakra-svadhishthana) - [3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)](#h-3-solar-plexus-chakra-manipura) - [4. Heart Chakra (Anahata)](#h-4-heart-chakra-anahata) - [5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)](#h-5-throat-chakra-vishuddha) - [6. Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna)](#h-6-third-eye-chakra-ajna) - [7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)](#h-7-crown-chakra-sahasrara) Inside, you'll find foods, chakra meditations, correspondences, and techniques to balance your energy, from your subtle body to your spiritual body to how you feel day to day! Let's learn to balance chakras and upgrade our journey of health! ## Chakras 101 "Your chakra flow is restricted." "It's time to balance your chakras." "Try a chakra meditation; it will be amazing!" But wait. What's a chakra and where did that word come from? ### The History Of Chakras & Chakra Etymology While it definitely seems like we all collectively just started saying those metaphysical phrases fairly recently, the concept of healing power, spiritual energy, and chakra energies is older than you might think. In fact, the first known use of the Sanskrit word "chakra" to explain the concept of vital energy flow was around the 8th century BC. During this time, ancient Buddhist practitioners were working hard to uncover how the cycles of life connected to our overall journey of health and wellbeing, especially when it came to energy and vitality. The word itself comes from the Indic adaptation of the Greek word κύκλος (pronounced kýklos) which means "wheel of time" or "wheel of dharma". Indian Buddhists later adopted it againand transformed into the word "cakka" which meant wheel, especially in conversations about karma, reincarnation, emotional energy, and cognitive energy and how they overlapped with kundalini energy. Finally, Jain Dharma practitioners selected the term "chakra," which also means wheel, to mean "yogic energy center". Over time, many groups of people, including psychologists, modern Indian Yogis, energy healers, psychics, and more, unintentionally came to the same conclusions that there are energy centers aligned within our physical bodies. So, today, we have come to understand and experiment with the concept of energy centers that affect our overall health and wellbeing – known as "chakras". ### What Is A Chakra? In the modern sense, a chakra is a center of energy, or mandala, that helps connect you to your higher spirituality while powering your physical body's systems for optimal healing and long life. These centers of energy are said to connect your physical body to your spiritual, energetic, subtle body in order to keep them tethered and synced. It's believed that when your physical body is synced with your subtle body, you're able to properly heal and exist. ### The Importance Of The Main Chakras in the Body In your physical body, the main chakras provide subtle energy that helps your organs, mind, and intellect work their best on the physical level. By learning about and intentionally focusing on these subtle energy vortexes, you can naturally become more in intune with your body, which also helps facilitate healing and healthy habits, which can impact your physical health and emotional healing. This is why chakra cleansing and care is important to your lifelong journey! ### How Many Chakras Are In The Body? TL;DR: There are seven main chakras in the body. There are believed to be hundreds of energy centers in the body, but the current consensus is that by focusing on the main seven chakras, you are also able to influence the smaller chakras that are ruled by the main chakra. The seven energy centers that most people work with today were discovered in the 11th century as part of the tantric practices of Kaula. These seven vortexes are located along the spinal cord, starting near the tailbone and working up the spine and through the top of the head. This Western expansion of the traditional kundalini energy line has become very popular and very beneficial, especially when you visualize specifically attributed colors and shapes to your chakra healing work. ### Does A Chakra Have A Shape? Chakras are spherical balls of energy, but as we know, each person sees energy differently. Over the centuries, they have been described as wheels, circles, discs, lotus flowers, and tornados. We encourage you to explore your chakras through this guide and discover how they appear to you. ### Why Do Chakras Get Blocked? This sounds scary, but hear us out: Blocked chakras are a natural part of life. In fact, your energy centers can get blocked by a variety of things, such as negative thoughts, exhaustion, avoidance, disassociation, trauma, or just not giving yourself enough self-care. These subtle energy wheels connect your thick physical energy to your subtle spiritual energies. They can get blocked by subtle changes that naturally happen in life. Don't worry. While chakras get blocked easily, they're even easier to unblock and open! ### How Do You Open Your Chakras? Opening your chakras and restoring your life energy can be done with a personal practice of simple visualization, deep meditation, chakra-based foods, energy healing, Reiki healing, Reiki meditation, prayer, sound healing, crystal healing, yoga poses, positive affirmations, or chanting. Anything that moves energy can be used to repair and open the energy of your chakras during a chakra cleansing session. ### Which Chakra Should You Open First? You should open your Root Chakra first before you start working towards your upper chakras. Traditionally, you should work from the ground up, starting with this first energy center and working up to your Crown Chakra. This helps you match the natural flow of energy. There are a few reasons you want to start healing your Root Chakra first. It: 1. Dictates how secure and safe you feel, which leads to clear thinking as you plan your healing journey. 2. Tethers your subtle body to the ground, making it easier for it to connect more fully with your physical body. 3. Energy rises upwards, so creating an anchor through your first chakra opens up a great starting place for healing. ### How Do You Know If Your Chakras Are Open? You will feel at peace. That is the easiest answer. If you feel uneasy, confused, foggy, angry, low, on edge, or out of balance, one or more of your chakras may be asking for attention. Your first step is to check with your doctor to rule out any larger, non-subtle issues. Then, supplement that with healing your chakras and their connection to your subtle body. You can discover which chakras are open or closed by: - Meditating on your body. - Using a [pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide) to see if energy is swirling above your chakra center. - Checking a guide of signs that point to each chakra. - Holding your hands above each energy center and feeling any differences or lack of sensations in your hands. - Asking yourself, "What do I need right now?" - Looking at the foods and experiences you might be craving and attributing those cravings to an energy center. - Recognizing that if your chakra feels overactive, the one above it might be closed. Try adding those steps to your daily routine to discover where you should start each day! Now that you have a solid foundation, let's learn about each one and what you can do to open, heal, and balance them. [![Image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Your-Guide-To-The-7-Chakras-For-Beginners-Colors-Meanings-Meditations-Foods-534x800.png "Your Guide To The 7 Chakras For Beginners Colors Meanings Meditations Foods Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Your-Guide-To-The-7-Chakras-For-Beginners-Colors-Meanings-Meditations-Foods.png)## Your Guide To The 7 Chakras For Beginners: Colors, Meanings, Meditations & Foods Each of the seven chakras has specific colors, energies, sounds, shapes, vibrations, [crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chakra-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), and foods attributed to them! The more you work with each attribute, the more open that energy center will be. The more open each energy center is, the better your flow of energy will be through the major chakras. For example, if you notice that you've been feeling shy or as if you've lost your voice or charisma, you may focus on visualizing a blue ball of energy at your throat growing in size, sending Reiki energy through that chakra, eating more blueberries, wearing a necklace made of [lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/), and chanting in the note of G. The goal of healing chakras is to send as much thought and personal energy to that space as possible. Your attention to that area signals to your body that it's time to heal it. Each chakra color also shows up in aura reading. Our guide to [aura colors](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/aura-colors/) covers what each color around a person is read as. ### 1. Root Chakra (Muladhara) [![A root chakra image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/root-chakra-guide-800x800.png "root chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/root-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of a red sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It rests at the base of your tailbone as the first chakra of seven. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the four-petaled lotus flower with a square and inverted triangle at its center. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Earth **When It's Balanced:** When balanced and open, it ensures that you feel safe, protected, strong, and grounded. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience feelings of uncertainty, frustration, anger, irrational fear, and floatiness. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience feelings of over-protective tendencies, over-action, reactiveness, volatility, and increased fight-or-flight tendencies. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note C. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystals to heal the root chakra are [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide) or [carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), though there are many [crystals that heal this primary energy center](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/). **Meditation To Unblock The Root Chakra** To unblock this energy center with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 4. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, red, vital energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the red energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your lap, settling at the base of your spine. 7. Watch the red sphere at the base of your spine fill up with red light and grow until it extends out and around your hips, like a beachball around your waist. 8. Count up from 1 to 4, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Root Chakra With Foods** Eat red foods, hearty grains, earthy nuts, and root vegetables such as almonds, apples, beets, beef, carrots, cashews, cherries, coffee, dragon fruit, lamb, oats, parsnips, peanuts, peppers, pomegranates, potatoes, plums, quinoa, raspberries, tomatoes, strawberries, sweet potatoes, venison, and walnuts. Ever wonder why your favorite comfort foods are so comforting? They ground you by balancing your primary energy center. Remembering which [foods help restore your Muladhara](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-foods/) is easy; all naturally red foods and root vegetables will help balance your first energy center. ### 2. Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana) [![A sacral chakra image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sacral-chakra-guide-800x800.png "sacral chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sacral-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of an orange sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It nestles in right below your hip line, at the heart of your reproductive organs. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the six-petaled lotus flower with a crescent moon resting at the bottom of its center. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Water **When It's Balanced:** When balanced and open, you feel certain in your ability to grow and create, will be confident in your positions and sexual orientation within your relationships, feel emotionally steady, operate as your most true self, are open to emotional healing, and can maintain a healthy sex life. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience feelings of low self-esteem, unattractiveness, burn-out, low sexual interest, a pull toward unhealthy habits, and guarded emotions. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience feelings of an overactive sex drive, mood swings, endless guilt, inability to say no, low boundaries, and overwhelming emotions. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note D. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystal to heal the sacral chakra is amber, though there are many crystals that heal the sacral energy. **Meditation To Unblock The Sacral Chakra** To unblock it with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 6. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, orange, exciting energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the orange energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your lap, settling between your hip bones. 7. Watch the orange sphere in the center of your pelvic bones fill up with orange light and grow until it extends out and around your hips, like a beachball around your waist. 8. Count up from 1 to 6, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Sacral Chakra With Foods** Eat orange foods, foods with high water or oil content, and aphrodisiacs, such as apricots, avocado, bananas, butternut squash, carrots, cherries, chocolate, chocolate-covered nuts, coconut, cucumber, fish, mangos, olives, oranges, passion fruit, peaches, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, squash, strawberries, and watermelon. Remembering which foods help restore your sacral chakra is easy; all naturally orange foods and foods with high water or oil content will help balance your sacral energy. ### 3. Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) [![A solar plexus chakra image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/solar-plexus-chakra-guide-800x800.png "solar plexus chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/solar-plexus-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of a yellow sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It lives right above your belly button, near your diaphragm. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the ten-petaled lotus flower with an inverted triangle resting in its center. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Fire & Air **When It's Balanced:** When balanced and open, you feel empowered, strong, driven, confident, reasonable, and certain of your personal power. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience feelings of personal insecurity, shame, cowardice, negativity, sluggishness, exhaustion, and unnaturally introverted tendencies. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience feelings of aggression, violence, rage, an unnaturally hot temper, manipulative tendencies, dangerous overconfidence, and invincibility. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note E. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystal to heal your solar plexus is [citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), though there are many crystals that heal the solar plexus chakra. **Meditation To Unblock The Solar Plexus Chakra** To unblock the solar plexus with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 10. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, yellow, fiery energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the yellow energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your lap, settling above your belly button. 7. Watch the yellow sphere in space below your rib cage fill up with yellow light and grow until it extends out and around your waist, like a beachball. 8. Count up from 1 to 10, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Solar Plexus Chakra With Foods** Eat yellow foods, spicy vegetables, sun-kissed fruits, spices, and fortified dishes, such as bananas, chillis, citrus, garlic, ginger, ghost peppers, habaneros, jalapenos, kimchi, kombucha, lemons, limes, mango, mustard, oolong tea, onions, oranges, peppers, salt, serrano peppers, turmeric, and vinegar. Remembering which foods help restore this energy center is easy; all naturally yellow foods and foods with spices or sun qualities will help balance your solar plexus energy. ### 4. Heart Chakra (Anahata) [![A heart chakra image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/heart-chakra-guide-800x800.png "heart chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/heart-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of a green sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It lives in the center of your ribcage, in line with your physical heart. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the twelve-petaled lotus flower with a six-pointed star resting in its center. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Air **When It's Balanced:** When balanced and open, you feel love, contentment, happiness, joy, caring, compassion, forgiveness, emotional healing, and universal acceptance. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience feelings of loneliness, withdrawal, heaviness, and unnaturally inverted tendencies. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience feelings of unnatural reliance on others, clinginess, and overly self-sacrificial. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note F. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystal to heal the heart space is [green aventurine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), though there are many [crystals that heal the heart chakra](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/). **Meditation To Unblock The Heart Chakra** To unblock the flow of heart energy with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 12. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, green, soothing energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the green energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your heartspace. 7. Watch the green sphere in space below your rib cage fill up with green and grow until it extends out and around your chest, like a beachball. 8. Count up from 1 to 12, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Heart Chakra With Foods** Eat green foods, air-inspired foods, and heart-healthy foods, such as avocado, arugula/rocket, black tea, broccoli, cabbage, collard greens, dandelion greens, dark chocolate, green apples, green juice, green tea, greens, kale, mint, mustard greens, peas, red wine, spinach, spirulina, swiss chard, turnip greens, and zucchini. Remembering which foods help restore your heart energy is easy; all naturally green foods will help balance and lead to a healthy heart chakra. ### 5. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/throat-chakra-guide-800x800.png "throat chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/throat-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of a blue sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It lives at the base of your neck. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the sixteen-petaled lotus flower with an inverted triangle filled with a circle resting in its center. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Ether **When It's Balanced:** When this chakra of communication is balanced and open, you feel honest, truthful, open, sincere, helpful, charismatic, tact, punctual, and like your most authentic self. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience feelings of unusual shyness, unexpressive, and unnaturally introverted tendencies. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience excessive speaking, inability to keep secrets, interruptive talking, accidental lying, and bulldozing. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note G. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystal to heal the Vishuddha is [lapis lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), though there are many crystals that heal this 5th chakra. **Meditation To Unblock The Throat Chakra** To unblock your throat energy with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 16. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, blue, outgoing energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the blue energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your neck. 7. Watch the blue sphere in space below your rib cage fill up with blue and grow until it extends out and around your neck, like a beachball. 8. Count up from 1 to 16, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Throat Chakra With Foods** Eat naturally blue and purple foods, foods that coat and heal the throat, and fruits that grow closer to the heavens, such as apples, blackberries, blueberries, blue corn, butterfly pea flower, honey, lemon, marshmallow plant, mint, pears, plums, purple grapes, red grapes, soups, teas, and slippery elm. Remembering which foods help restore your throat energy is easy; all naturally blue and purple foods will help balance your 5th chakra. ### 6. Third-Eye Chakra (Ajna) [![A third eye chakra image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/third-eye-chakra-guide-800x800.png "third eye chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/third-eye-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of an indigo or purple sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It lives in the center of your forehead, about one inch above your eyebrows. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the two-petaled lotus flower with an inverted triangle resting in its center. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Light **When It's Balanced:** When the brow chakra is balanced and open, you feel insightful, are guided, connected, have an excellent ability to recall memories, can easily plan ahead, and experience the sixth senses – such as extrasensory perception. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience a bad memory, have an inability to visualize, feel unimaginative, and have an inflexible mindset. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience nightmares, an overactive and scary imagination, and obsessive thoughts. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note A. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystal to heal the third eye chakra is [amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), though there are many crystals that heal the brow chakra. **Meditation To Unblock The Third-Eye Chakra** To unblock the third eye with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 3. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, purple, outgoing energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the purple energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your neck. 7. Watch the purple sphere in space in the center of your forehead fill up with purple and grow until it extends out and around your head, like a beachball. 8. Count up from 1 to 3, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Third-Eye Chakra With Foods** To balance your sixth chakra, eat naturally purple foods, foods that absorb sunlight such as butterfly pea flower, eggplants, figs, lavender, lavender tea, lemons, limes, plums, purple cabbage, and purple grapes. Remembering which foods help restore your anja is easy; all naturally purple foods will help balance your third eye chakra and increase your extrasensory perception. ### 7. Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/crown-chakra-guide-800x800.png "crown chakra guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/crown-chakra-guide.png)**What It Looks Like:** It is made up of a purple or white sphere of energy. **Where It's Located:** It lives above your head, outside of your body. **What Its Symbol Is:** Its symbol is the thousand-petaled lotus flower. **What Element It's Ruled By:** Spirit **When It's Balanced:** When the 7th chakra is balanced and open, you experience spiritual connection, ascendance, divine guidance, divine connection, and improved extrasensory perception. **When It's Unbalanced & Closed:** You may experience skepticism, be unnaturally materialistic, and have a lack of focus. **When It's Unbalanced & Overactive:** You may experience dissociation, confusion, floatiness, and overly superior. **What Musical Sound Heals It:** Its vibration resonates with the musical note B. **What Crystals Balance It:** The best crystal to heal the crown chakra is [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-beginner-guide), though there are many crystals that heal the 7th chakra. **Meditation To Unblock The Crown Chakra** To unblock the crown with meditation: 1. Sit or lie on the floor. 2. Close your eyes, and count backward from 11. 3. Visualize your favorite tree. Visualize that you are that tree. 4. Feel how deeply your roots dig into the warm earth. Feel cozy, safe, secure, and nurtured. 5. Sense that your roots are pulling healthy, white, outgoing energy up from the earth and into your body. 6. Feel the white energy flowing up through your roots, through your legs, and into your neck. 7. Watch the white sphere above your head fill up with purple and grow until it extends out and around your body, like an egg. 8. Count up from 1 to 11, and open your eyes. **How To Balance Your Crown Chakra With Foods** Eat naturally purple, white, or clear foods, such as butterfly pea flower, eggplants, figs, lavender, lavender tea, lemons, limes, plums, purple cabbage, purple grapes, and water. Remembering which foods help restore your crown chakra is easy; all naturally purple, white, or clear foods will help balance your 7th chakra and enhance your extrasensory perception. It's important to note that chakra health diagnosis and healing does not replace standard healthcare. Chakras focus on subtle changes, not drastic recoveries. Always work to heal your chakras in addition to any health routines you are on. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Candle Color Meanings: What Every Candle Color Means in Candle Magic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Candle color meanings for all thirteen colors: what white, black, red, blue, yellow, purple, and the rest mean in candle magic, and when to burn each one. **Content:** Candle color meanings are the oldest shortcut in candle magic. You choose the color that matches what you want, and the color does part of the work before the wick is lit. Here are the thirteen candle colors in one line each: - **White** is for cleansing, blessing, and any purpose at all. - **Black** is for protection and banishing. - **Red** is for passion and courage. - **Pink** is for affection and self-love. - **Orange** is for opportunity and drive. - **Yellow** is for confidence and a clear mind. - **Green** is for money and growth. - **Blue** is for peace and truth. - **Purple** is for intuition and spiritual power. - **Brown** is for home, stability, and justice. - **Gold** is for success, **silver** is for the moon, and **grey** is for neutral ground. **Jump to a color:** [White](#white) · [Black](#black) · [Red](#red) · [Pink](#pink) · [Orange](#orange) · [Yellow](#yellow) · [Green](#green) · [Blue](#blue) · [Purple](#purple) · [Brown](#brown) · [Gold](#gold) · [Silver](#silver) · [Grey](#grey) **Or jump to:** [Colors by Day of the Week](#days) · [How to Choose a Color](#choose) · [FAQ](#faq) ## Candle Color Meanings at a Glance This table gives the core meaning of each candle color and the kind of working it is burned for. | Candle color | What it means | What it is burned for | |---|---|---| | White | White means purity, clarity, and blessing. | It is burned for cleansing, new beginnings, and any purpose when no other color is on hand. | | Black | Black means protection and endings. | It is burned for banishing, breaking bad habits, and absorbing what you want gone. | | Red | Red means passion, courage, and life force. | It is burned for love, desire, strength, and fast action. | | Pink | Pink means affection and gentleness. | It is burned for romance, friendship, self-love, and reconciliation. | | Orange | Orange means opportunity and drive. | It is burned for creativity, career moves, and opening a blocked road. | | Yellow | Yellow means confidence and a clear mind. | It is burned for study, communication, optimism, and success. | | Green | Green means growth and money. | It is burned for prosperity, luck, steady work, and anything you want to grow. | | Blue | Blue means peace and truth. | It is burned for calm, honest communication, forgiveness, and sleep. | | Purple | Purple means intuition and spiritual power. | It is burned for divination, psychic work, mastery, and wishes. | | Brown | Brown means home, stability, and justice. | It is burned for grounding, house matters, animals, and court cases. | | Gold | Gold means success and the sun. | It is burned for wealth, recognition, and confidence. | | Silver | Silver means the moon and the inner eye. | It is burned for intuition, dreams, and moon work. | | Grey | Grey means neutral ground. | It is burned to cancel, to balance, and to decide between two options. | ## Where Candle Color Meanings Come From Candle color meanings come from three sources that were blended in the twentieth century: the old symbolism of color, the planetary correspondences of ceremonial magic, and the candle-burning traditions of Hoodoo and, later, Wicca. - **Color symbolism.** [Color symbolism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_symbolism) is ancient. Red is blood and fire everywhere. Green is the color things turn when they grow. Purple meant rank for centuries because [Tyrian purple](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrian_purple) dye was worth more than gold. - **The planets.** Ceremonial magic tied each color to one of the seven [classical planets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_planet). That is why gold belongs to the Sun, silver to the Moon, red to Mars, and green to Venus. - **Hoodoo.** [Henri Gamache](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Gamache) recorded the candle practice of Hoodoo workers in his 1942 *[Master Book of Candle Burning](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/master-book-candle-burning-by-henri-gamac?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings)*. Hoodoo candle work is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. - **Wicca.** [Raymond Buckland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Buckland) carried the system into Wicca with his 1970 *[Practical Candleburning Rituals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/practical-candleburning-rituals-by-raymond-buckland?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings)*. - **Santa Muerte.** Devotees of the Mexican folk saint Santa Muerte choose her candles by color too: white for gratitude, red for love, black for protection, gold for money, and green for justice. Our [guide to Santa Muerte](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/santa-muerte/) covers the full set. Lists differ from one book to the next. The meanings below are the ones the main traditions agree on. The same color language is used to read auras. Our guide to [aura colors](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/aura-colors/) covers what each color around a person is read as. ## White Candle Meaning A white candle means purity, clarity, and blessing, and it can stand in for any other color when you don't have the one you need. White holds every color of light, which is why it is the universal candle. If you keep only one color in the house, keep [white candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings). **Burn a white candle for:** - **Cleansing.** It clears a room, a tool, or yourself before other work. - **Blessing and new beginnings.** It suits a new home, a new year, a new baby, or a fresh start. - **Truth and peace.** It calms a space and invites honesty. - **Remembrance.** White is the color of mourning in many cultures, and a white candle lit for someone who has died is an old and widely shared custom. - **Any purpose at all.** It replaces a color you don't have. **White candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Monday, the Moon's day, and the night of the full moon. - **Planet:** The Moon. - **Chakra:** The crown. ## Black Candle Meaning A black candle means protection, banishing, and endings, and it is burned to absorb negativity and send away what you no longer want. A black candle is not evil, and burning one is not bad luck. Black absorbs every color of light, and in candle magic it absorbs in the same way. **Burn a black candle for:** - **Protection.** It guards a home or a person against ill will. - **Banishing.** It removes a bad influence, a run of bad luck, or the residue of a bad visitor. - **Breaking a habit.** It is burned to end something you are done with. - **Closing a chapter.** It marks an ending so that something new can start. - **Honoring the dead.** Black is burned at Samhain for the ancestors and the dark half of the year. **Black candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Saturday, and any night of the waning moon. - **Planet:** Saturn, the planet of limits and endings. - **Pairs with:** A ring of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) around the candle strengthens protection work. 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In Hoodoo it is the road-opening color. **Burn an orange candle for:** - **A job search or career change.** It opens doors that have stayed shut. - **A stalled creative project.** It restarts momentum. - **Motivation.** It is burned against procrastination. - **Attraction of opportunity.** It draws the lucky break, the introduction, the opening. **Orange candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Wednesday for opportunity, and Sunday for success. - **Planet:** Mercury, with the Sun's influence. - **Chakra:** The sacral center, the seat of creativity and pleasure. You'll find them in our [orange candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/orange-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) collection. ## Yellow Candle Meaning A yellow candle means confidence, mental clarity, and success, and it is burned when you need your mind sharp and your spirits up. Yellow is the color of the sun at noon and of the element of air, which rules thought and speech. That makes it the student's candle and the speaker's candle. **Burn a yellow candle for:** - **Exams and study.** It supports focus and memory. - **Interviews and presentations.** It helps you find the right words. - **Writing and communication.** It clears a muddled message. - **Optimism.** It lifts a heavy mood in a house. - **Friendly attention.** It draws goodwill and new acquaintances. **Yellow candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Sunday for success, and Wednesday for communication. - **Planet and element:** The Sun and Mercury, and the element of air. - **Chakra:** The solar plexus, the seat of will. 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Both meanings hold. **Burn a green candle for:** - **Money and steady income.** It suits a raise, a business, or a savings goal. - **Luck.** It is the general good-fortune candle. - **Growth.** It suits a garden, a project, or a skill you are building. - **The heart.** Green also belongs to compassion and to love that is rooted and lasting. **Green candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Friday and Thursday, during the waxing moon when the goal is increase. - **Planet and element:** Venus, and the element of earth. - **Chakra:** The heart. - **Pairs with:** The [four-candle money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/candles-money-spell/) puts green candles to work. 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The shade changes the meaning of a blue candle: - **A light blue candle means** tranquility, patience, and gentle calm. It is the shade for a child's room, for grief, and for meditation. - **A dark blue or royal blue candle means** wisdom, authority, and protection through truth. It is the shade for legal matters, for leadership, and for cutting through confusion. You'll find them in our [blue candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) collection. ## Purple Candle Meaning A purple candle means intuition, spiritual power, and mastery, and it is burned for divination, psychic work, and any working where you need command of a situation. Purple was the color of kings because the dye was rare, and it kept that meaning of authority. In Hoodoo it is the color of power over your own circumstances, which is why [High John the Conqueror](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-high-john/) candles are purple. **Burn a purple candle for:** - **Divination.** It suits tarot, scrying, and pendulum work. - **Dream work and meditation.** It deepens both. - **Contact with guides and ancestors.** It is the color of the unseen. - **Mastery.** It is burned when you need command of a situation. - **Wishes.** It is the traditional wishing candle. **Purple candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Thursday for power, and Saturday for deep spiritual work. - **Planet:** Jupiter. - **Chakra:** The third eye and the crown. The shade changes the meaning of a purple candle: - **A light purple or lavender candle means** intuition, peace of mind, and spiritual gentleness. It is the shade for meditation and for soothing an overactive mind. - **A dark purple candle means** power, ambition, and breaking through what holds you back. It is the shade for mastery and for removing spiritual obstacles. You'll find them in our [purple candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/purple-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) collection. ## Brown Candle Meaning A brown candle means home, stability, and justice, and it is burned for grounding, house matters, animals, and court cases. Brown is the color of soil and wood. In Hoodoo it is the court case color, burned for a fair outcome in legal matters. **Burn a brown candle for:** - **Buying or selling a home.** It supports property matters. - **Steadying a chaotic period.** It grounds you when life won't hold still. - **Finding lost objects.** It is the traditional candle for what has gone missing. - **Pets and animals.** It is burned for their protection and wellbeing. - **A fair legal outcome.** It is the court case candle. **Brown candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Saturday for stability, and Thursday for legal work. - **Element:** Earth. You'll find them in our [brown candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/brown-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) collection. ## Gold Candle Meaning A gold candle means success, wealth, and the power of the sun, and it is burned for recognition, confidence, and winning. Where green brings steady money, gold brings success and the recognition that comes with it. **Burn a gold candle for:** - **A promotion or an award.** It draws recognition. - **A business launch.** It suits any moment in the spotlight. - **Confidence.** It strengthens your sense of your own worth. - **The God on the altar.** In Wicca a gold candle often stands for the God. **Gold candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Sunday. - **Planet:** The Sun. You'll find them in our [gold candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/gold-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) collection. ## Silver Candle Meaning A silver candle means the moon, intuition, and dreams, and it is burned for psychic receptivity and moon work. Silver is the Moon's metal and color. **Burn a silver candle for:** - **Full moon rituals.** It is the moon's own candle. - **Dream work.** It invites vivid and meaningful dreams. - **Developing intuition.** It supports the quiet, receptive side of psychic work. - **Reflecting negativity.** It sends ill will back the way a mirror does. - **The Goddess on the altar.** In Wicca a silver candle often stands for the Goddess. **Silver candle correspondences:** - **Day:** Monday. - **Planet:** The Moon. ## Grey Candle Meaning A grey candle means neutrality, and it is burned to cancel out an influence, to restore balance, or to help you decide between two options. Grey sits between black and white and belongs to neither. It is the least common candle color and one of the most useful. **Burn a grey candle for:** - **Neutralizing.** It quiets a situation without banishing anyone, which is the choice when you want things to settle and not to blow up. - **Balance.** It evens out a period of extremes. - **Discernment.** It helps you see a matter without your own feelings coloring it. - **A decision between two options.** It is burned while you weigh them. ## Candle Colors by Day of the Week Each day of the week belongs to one of the seven classical planets, and each planet has its candle colors. | Day | Planet | Candle colors | Best for | |---|---|---|---| | Sunday | Sun | Gold and yellow are burned on Sunday. | It is the day for success, confidence, and recognition. | | Monday | Moon | White and silver are burned on Monday. | It is the day for intuition, dreams, cleansing, and emotional calm. | | Tuesday | Mars | Red is burned on Tuesday. | It is the day for courage, passion, and fast action. | | Wednesday | Mercury | Orange and yellow are burned on Wednesday. | It is the day for communication, study, travel, and opportunity. | | Thursday | Jupiter | Blue, purple, and green are burned on Thursday. | It is the day for prosperity, legal matters, and growth. | | Friday | Venus | Pink and green are burned on Friday. | It is the day for love, friendship, beauty, and money. | | Saturday | Saturn | Black, brown, and dark purple are burned on Saturday. | It is the day for protection, banishing, endings, and stability. | Timing strengthens a working and is never required. A candle lit on the wrong day with a clear intention does more than one lit on the right day with a vague one. ## How to Choose a Candle Color To choose a candle color, name what you want in one sentence, find the color whose meaning matches the heart of that sentence, and use white if you don't have it. 1. **Say the goal in one sentence.** "I want this job." "I want peace in this house." "I want to stop thinking about him." 2. **Find the heart of it.** A new job for the money is green. A new job for the recognition is gold or orange. A love that is tender is pink. A love that is urgent is red. 3. **Use two candles if the goal crosses two colors.** Burn them side by side. 4. **Let your own association win.** If a color means something strong to you because of a memory or the tradition you were raised in, go with that. The lists are a shared language and not a law. 5. **Use white when you don't have the color.** State your intention clearly when you light it. Once you've chosen, these guides cover the next steps: - **Preparing the candle.** The [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) covers carving and oiling. - **Picking the shape and size.** [The best spiritual candles by need](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/best-candles-to-use/) compares tapers, pillars, jars, and chimes. - **Cleaning up afterward.** [How to dispose of candles](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/dispose-spell-candles-bury/) covers what to do with the remains. If you'd rather have every color on hand, an [assorted set of chime candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/assorted-chime-candle-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) covers the ten standard colors, and the full range is in our [spiritual candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-candle-color-meanings) collection. To see which colors go with a specific goal, along with the best day and moon phase for it, try our [spell ingredients finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/). ## Candle Color Meanings FAQ ### What Do Candle Colors Mean? Candle colors mean the intention the candle is burned for. White is for cleansing and blessing, black for protection and banishing, red for passion and courage, pink for affection, green for money and growth, yellow for confidence and clear thinking, blue for peace, purple for intuition and power, orange for opportunity, brown for home and justice, gold for success, silver for the moon, and grey for neutrality. ### What Does a Black Candle Mean? A black candle means protection, banishing, and endings. It absorbs negativity and is burned to remove ill will, break bad habits, and close a chapter. A black candle is not evil, and burning one is not bad luck. ### What Does a White Candle Mean? A white candle means purity, clarity, and blessing, and it can stand in for any other color. It is also lit in mourning and remembrance in many cultures, which is why a white candle is so often burned for someone who has died. ### What Color Candle Is for Protection? Black is the main candle color for protection, because it absorbs and banishes. White is burned for protective blessing, and dark blue is burned for protection in legal and truth matters. ### What Color Candle Is for Money? Green is the candle color for money, growth, and steady prosperity. Gold is burned for success and recognition, and orange is burned to open the way to a new opportunity. ### What Color Candle Is for Love? Pink is the candle color for affection, romance, friendship, and self-love. Red is burned for passion and desire. Many love workings burn one of each. ### What Does a Red and Black Candle Mean? A red and black candle is a reversing or double-action candle. The black half is burned to send back or remove what was sent against you, and the red half is burned to restore your own strength and luck. ### Can You Use a White Candle in Place of Any Color? Yes. White holds every color of light, so a white candle can stand in for any color. State your intention clearly when you light it, and dress it with an oil or herb that matches the goal if you have one. ### Does Candle Color Matter in Candle Magic? Candle color matters because it focuses your intention and adds a correspondence that works alongside your words. It is not what makes a working succeed or fail. A clear intention with the wrong color does more than the right color with a vague one. ### What Do Light Blue and Dark Blue Candles Mean? A light blue candle means tranquility, patience, and gentle calm. A dark blue candle means wisdom, authority, and protection through truth, and it is the shade burned for legal matters. Pick the color that matches the heart of what you want, say what it's for, and light it. When you're missing the color, white has never let anyone down. Whichever color you choose, note it. Our guide to [keeping a spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) explains why the record matters, with a free printable page. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Crystals for Protection: 24 Protection Stones and How to Use Each One](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The best crystals for protection are the black stones, black tourmaline, black obsidian, hematite, and black onyx, backed by smoky quartz, amethyst, clear quartz, and selenite. Here are 24 protection stones sorted by what they guard against, the home, the aura, work, travel, sleep, and spirits, with where to put each one, which two crystals should not sit together, which stones to stay away from, and how to keep them cleansed. **Content:** The best crystals for protection are the black stones: black tourmaline to absorb, black obsidian to reflect, hematite to ground, and black onyx to hold the line. Behind them stand smoky quartz for the gentler version of the same work, amethyst and clear quartz to repair and seal, and selenite to keep the rest of them clean. If you buy nothing else, buy a black tourmaline for the front door and a black obsidian for your pocket, and you have most of what the tradition offers. That said, "protection" means different things on different days. Sometimes it is a home that feels off, sometimes a coworker who drains you, sometimes a long drive, a bad dream, or a fear you cannot name. This guide lists 24 protection crystals, first in a quick table you can scan, then sorted by the situation each one is best at, with where to put it and what to say to it. After that come the questions people ask most: which two crystals should not be together, which stones to stay away from, which gemstone gives the strongest protection, how to cleanse protection stones, and what to do when the danger is real rather than energetic. One plain rule before any of it: crystals are a practice for feeling safe and staying steady. If you are in actual danger, call for help first and reach for the stone second. ## The Best Crystals for Protection at a Glance | Crystal | Best for | Where it goes | More | |---|---|---|---| | Black tourmaline | Absorbing negativity; the all-purpose protector | Front door, pocket, desk | [Tourmaline vs onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tourmaline-onyx-differences/) | | Black obsidian | Reflecting harm back; truth; shadow work | Door, left wrist, altar mirror | [Black obsidian meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) | | Hematite | Grounding; shielding the body; nightmares | Wrist, nightstand, feet in a layout | [Hematite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) | | Black onyx | Self-control under pressure; holding the line | Ring or bracelet, courtroom pocket | [Black onyx meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/) | | Smoky quartz | Gentle grounding; transmuting heaviness | Living room, pocket, by the bed | Smoky quartz shelf below | | Jet | Grief; the evil eye; the oldest protection material | Necklace, a baby's pin, the bedside | Jet shelf below | | Shungite | The modern "EMF" stone; a desk stone | Beside the computer or router | Shungite shelf below | | Pyrite | Deflecting ill will; money protection | Desk, cash box, front room | [Pyrite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) | | Amethyst | Repairing the aura; sleep; sobriety in the old lore | Bedroom, crown in a layout | [Amethyst meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) | | Clear quartz | Sealing and amplifying any protection | Grid points, window sills | [Clear quartz meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) | | Selenite | Cleansing every other stone; a peaceful home | Doorways, on top of the crystal box | [Selenite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) | | Labradorite | Shielding the aura; empaths; psychic protection | Worn at the chest, desk at work | [Labradorite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) | | Tiger's eye | Watchfulness; the evil eye; courage | Car, keychain, right wrist | [Tiger's eye meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/) | | Moonstone | Travel by night; safe journeys | Glove box, travel bag | [Moonstone meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) | | Citrine | Protection with optimism; the home's money corner | Kitchen, cash register | Citrine shelf below | | Amber | Protection of children; comfort in the old traditions | Necklace, nursery | [Amber meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) | | Bloodstone | Courage; the soldier's stone; strength through illness in the lore | Pocket, worn at the heart | Bloodstone shelf below | | Fluorite | Mental protection; focus; a study shield | Desk, study space | [Fluorite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/) | | Black kyanite | Sweeping a space; cutting cords | Entryway, held after a hard conversation | Kyanite shelf below | | Nuummite | Sorcerer's stone; strong psychic shielding | Worn or carried during heavy work | Nuummite shelf below | | Lapis lazuli | Protection of truth-tellers and leaders; the ancient amulet | Throat pendant, desk | [Lapis lazuli meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) | | Malachite | The warning stone; travel; children in the old lore | Carried polished, never as dust | Malachite shelf below | | Turquoise | Riders and travelers; the evil eye; the oldest amulet stone | Worn, especially set in silver | Turquoise shelf below | | Salt (halite) | The universal cleanser and boundary | Thresholds, bath, black salt | [How to make black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) | ## How Protection Crystals Work Protection crystals work the way every folk protection has always worked: as a boundary you can see, touch, and remember. Long before crystal shops, people hung iron horseshoes over doors, pinned a jet fist to a newborn's shirt, wore a blue glass eye against the evil eye, and laid salt across the threshold, and the stones on this list are the same practice in mineral form. In modern crystal lore the protectors divide into three jobs. Absorbers, black tourmaline and jet above all, are said to soak up negativity like a sponge and need frequent cleansing. Reflectors, black obsidian, pyrite, and hematite, turn what is sent back toward its source with their mirror surfaces. Grounders, hematite again, smoky quartz, and black onyx, keep your own energy anchored so nothing has room to move in. Most practitioners carry one of each. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* gives protection as a power to more stones than any other purpose, from agate, amber, and amethyst through jet, obsidian, onyx, tiger's eye, tourmaline, and turquoise, and to salt and iron beside them, which tells you protection was never a specialty of one stone but the first thing people asked of all of them. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* narrows it: black tourmaline as the protector against negativity in every form, obsidian as the mirror-shield, and smoky quartz as the gentle grounder. The lists below draw on both, on the older folk traditions where they apply, and on what our own customers reach for. ## Protection Crystals by Situation Every crystal here can do general protection, and the three black stones in the first section can do everything on the page. The groupings tell you where each one performs best. ### Protection Crystals for Negative Energy: The Black Stones Black crystals for protection are the core of the tradition, and four of them cover nearly every need. - **Black tourmaline.** The all-purpose protector in modern practice, the stone Hall names first against negativity, psychic attack, and the ill will of others. [Tourmaline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmaline) grows in ridged black prisms, and its lore is absorption: it takes negativity in and holds it, which is why it needs cleansing more than any other stone but obsidian. Keep a rough piece inside the front door, a tumbled one in your pocket, and a [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-tourmaline-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) on the desk. Say to it: "Take what is not mine." Our guide to [tourmaline vs onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tourmaline-onyx-differences/) explains where the two differ. - **Black obsidian.** Volcanic glass, the mirror-shield: where tourmaline absorbs, obsidian reflects, turning bad intent [back at its sender](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/return-to-sender-spell/), and it doubles as the stone of truth for shadow work. A chunk at the door, a bracelet on the left wrist, or a [scrying mirror](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) on the altar. Our [black obsidian meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) guide covers it in full, including who should not wear it. - **Hematite.** The iron stone, and iron has turned away harm in every folk tradition on earth: the horseshoe over the door, the nail in the frame, the blade under the pillow. Heavy, mirror-gray, and grounding, it shields the body rather than the room. Wear it on the wrist, keep one by the bed for nightmares, or set one at each foot at the end of a layout. See [hematite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/). - **Black onyx.** The stone of self-control and the held line: worn for the hearing, the interview, the hard conversation, the day you need to not react. A ring or bracelet is the traditional form. See [black onyx meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/). Together they are the classic protection trio plus one, and the shop's [crystal protection kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) and [black obsidian and hematite protection set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) are built from them. ### Protection Crystals for the Home - **Black tourmaline at every door.** One piece inside each entrance, and one at the corner of the property if you have a yard, is the oldest crystal-shop advice and still the best. - **Selenite in the doorways.** A [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) wand on the sill or above the door is the peace stone: it does not fight anything, it keeps the air clear, and it cleanses the tourmaline beside it. Keep it dry; selenite dissolves in water. - **Smoky quartz in the living room.** [Smoky quartz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_quartz) is clear quartz darkened by natural radiation in the ground, and its lore is the gentlest grounding on this list, for the room where the family argues or the television runs all day. A [smoky quartz point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smoky-quartz-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) on the coffee table, or a bracelet for the person who needs it most. - **Salt at the threshold.** [Halite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halite), ordinary rock salt, is the crystal everyone already owns. A line across the doorstep, a bowl in a corner changed weekly, or a pinch of [witches' black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) in the corners after an unwelcome guest are all traditional; so is a salt bath for yourself. - **Pyrite in the front room.** Fool's gold reflects, and its lore is protection of what you have, which is why it sits in cash boxes and on desks as well as by the door. See [pyrite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/). - **A witch bottle.** The old English house protection, a [witch bottle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_bottle) buried by the door or kept under the sink with sharp things, salt, and a chip of obsidian or tourmaline inside. Follow a new placement with a cleansing of the house itself; our [sage spray](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-make-sage-spray/) and [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) guides cover that. ### Protection Crystals for Your Aura and for Empaths If you come home from a crowd feeling like you carried everyone's mood with you, this is your section. Empath protection crystals do two things: they shield the edges and they repair the tears. - **Labradorite.** The aura stone in modern practice, worn at the chest to keep other people's energy on their side of the line, and the one most often recommended for empaths and for anyone who reads for others. See [labradorite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/). - **Amethyst.** Cunningham's stone of protection and peace, and the one practitioners use to repair the aura after it has been worn thin: sit with a piece at the crown, breathe, and picture the edges of yourself sealing. See [amethyst meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/). - **Clear quartz.** The programmable stone: tell a point what it is for, "You seal my aura," and carry it. Points set around you during meditation make a small grid, and a point at each corner of a room makes a large one. See [clear quartz meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/). - **Nuummite.** The "sorcerer's stone," a rare black iridescent rock from Greenland, some three billion years old, and in modern lore the strongest personal shield there is, reserved for heavy work and for people whose job is other people's pain. [Nuummite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuummite) is uncommon and costly; a small piece is enough. - **Black kyanite.** Fan-shaped black blades of [kyanite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyanite), used like a small broom: swept down the body after a draining encounter to cut cords and clear what clung on, then set by the door. It is one of the few stones the lore says never needs cleansing. ### Protection Crystals for Work - **Black tourmaline in your pocket** for the retail counter, the call center, the classroom, and anywhere the public brings its mood to you. - **Labradorite on the desk** for office drama: a large decorative piece is the traditional placement, and it belongs in our [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/) guide. - **Fluorite** for mental protection: the study stone, for focus in a loud room and for keeping other people's chaos out of your thinking. See [fluorite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/). - **Shungite beside the computer.** [Shungite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shungite) is a black carbon-rich rock from Karelia, Russia, and the stone the trade sells for "EMF protection." Say the honest thing: there is no evidence any stone blocks electromagnetic fields, and the shungite lore is barely thirty years old. As a desk stone for the feeling of a clean workspace, and as a grounding stone in the Russian folk tradition of shungite water, it earns its place; as a shield against your router, it does not. - **Black onyx on your hand** for the meeting where you must not react. ### Protection Crystals for Travel and the Car - **Tiger's eye** for the driver: the watchful stone, hung from the mirror or kept in the console, and the traditional protection against the evil eye on the road. See [tiger's eye meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/). - **Moonstone** for night travel and for safe journeys home; the old lore gives it to travelers and to sailors. A stone in the glove box or the suitcase. See [moonstone meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/). - **Malachite** as the warning stone: the old belief is that [malachite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malachite) cracks or dulls to warn of danger, and travelers carried it for that. Carry it polished and keep it out of water; see the stay-away section below on why. - **Turquoise** for riders: the [turquoise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turquoise) amulet protected horse and rider across the Middle East and the American Southwest, set in silver against the evil eye, and it is still the traveler's stone. - **Hematite** for the long haul, to stay grounded and awake, in the console or on the wrist. Mercury retrograde counts as travel trouble in most practices; our [crystals for Mercury retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) list overlaps with this one on purpose. ### Protection Crystals for Sleep and Nightmares - **Hematite by the bed**, the crystal form of the iron our ancestors kept under the mattress against the mare that gave nightmares their name; the shop's [anti-nightmare set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/anti-nightmare-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) is built on it. - **Amethyst on the nightstand** for peaceful sleep, the most traditional bedroom stone. - **Smoky quartz** for the person who wakes at 3 a.m. with a racing mind. - **Not black obsidian.** It is the one protection stone that can keep you wakeful, and the tradition does not put it in the bedroom. Our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list has the full bedroom shelf, and our [chants to stop nightmares](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/stop-nightmares-chants/) go with the hematite. ### Protection Crystals for Spirits and Psychic Protection For the house that feels watched, the séance, the reading, and the practitioner who works with the dead: - **Black obsidian** to reflect whatever is there back out, and to see it: the scrying mirror is the oldest tool for the job, as our [guide to scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) explains. - **Jet** against spirits and the evil eye, worn as a necklace in British tradition with amber; [jet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_%28gemstone%29) is fossil wood, warm and light, and the oldest protection material in Europe, found in Bronze Age graves. - **Amethyst** to close the door afterward and bring the room back to peace. - **Labradorite** for the reader, so nothing follows you home. - **Nuummite** for the heaviest work, and only then. - **Salt** in a circle around the working space, the boundary every tradition agrees on. Pair the stones with a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) or one of the [protection runes](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/), and cleanse every stone you used the same night. ### Protection Crystals for Fear and Hard Seasons These are the stones for the season you would rather not be in: the diagnosis, the divorce, the grief, the fear that has no name. They are company for the work, not a substitute for the people who can help you through it. - **Citrine** for fear of the future: the optimism stone, kept where you will see it. Most [citrine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrine_%28quartz%29) sold is heat-treated amethyst, which is fine for the purpose; the shop's [natural citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/natural-citrine?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) is the pale, rare kind. - **Amber** for comfort and for children: [amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) necklaces were protection for babies across the Baltic and the Mediterranean for thousands of years, and it is still the warmest stone to hold. - **Bloodstone** for courage: the soldier's stone, dark green jasper spotted red, carried into battle and into hospitals in the old lore. [Bloodstone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliotrope_%28mineral%29) is Cunningham's stone of courage and strength. - **Jet** for grief, the Victorian mourning stone, worn until the mourning is done. - **Black obsidian and rose quartz together** for shadow work, the edge and the softness Hall pairs, with a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) open beside them. - **Lapis lazuli** for the truth-teller who is afraid to speak: the ancient amulet stone of kings and priests, worn at the throat. See [lapis lazuli meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/). ### Crystals for Protection and Good Luck Protection and luck overlap in the lore because bad luck was always read as a sign of ill will. For both at once: **pyrite** and **citrine** for money, **tiger's eye** for the courage that makes luck, **jet** and **turquoise** against the evil eye that steals it, and a **green aventurine** in the pocket, the gambler's stone, beside a black tourmaline to keep what you win. Our [amulets and talismans](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amulets-talismans?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) and [evil eye protection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) collections carry the traditional charms that go with them. ## How to Use Protection Crystals 1. **Wear them.** A bracelet on the left wrist, the receiving side, is the traditional placement for protection coming in; a pendant at the chest for the aura; a ring for onyx. Protection stones to wear daily are the tough ones: tourmaline, onyx, hematite, tiger's eye, and smoky quartz. Obsidian and jet chip; wear them gently. 2. **Carry one.** A tumbled stone in the pocket or the bra, touched when the room turns. 3. **Set them at thresholds.** Doors, windowsills, the car, the desk: protection stones belong at edges. 4. **Grid a room.** Four clear quartz points at the corners pointing outward, a black tourmaline at the center, and the room is done; add selenite at the doors. 5. **Build a charm bag or witch bottle.** A chip of tourmaline or obsidian with salt, iron nails, rosemary, and a protection symbol, sealed and kept by the door. 6. **Program them.** Hold the stone, say its job in plain words, "You keep this house safe," and put it where the job is. Repeat whenever you cleanse it. 7. **Work on Saturday.** Saturn's day is the day of protection and binding in our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a black candle from our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#black) guide. 8. **Cleanse them more than any other stone.** See the cleansing section below; the absorbers are only as good as their last cleansing. ## What Two Crystals Cannot Be Together? No two crystals cancel each other out, and the tradition has no list of forbidden pairs; the online lists are guesses, and Cunningham and Hall never wrote one. What matters is the practical side. Do not store soft stones with hard ones: selenite, malachite, and calcite scratch against quartz, tourmaline, and onyx, and obsidian's polish dulls next to anything harder. Do not put water-soluble stones in a bowl with the ones you rinse; selenite and halite dissolve. And do not pair stones with opposite jobs and expect both: a grounding stone by the bed with a stimulating one, hematite with carnelian, say, gives you neither sleep nor energy. Beyond that, combine freely. The classic protection pairs, tourmaline with selenite, obsidian with rose quartz, hematite with amethyst, are pairs because one does the hard work and the other softens or cleans it. ## What Crystals to Stay Away From The stones to stay away from are the ones that are physically unsafe, not the ones some list calls "bad energy." Keep these out of water, out of your mouth, and away from children: - **Malachite** contains copper; its dust is toxic, so never sand, crush, or soak it, and never make an elixir with it. Polished pieces handled normally are fine. - **Cinnabar** is mercury sulfide. Do not buy it as a tumbled stone. - **Orpiment and realgar** are arsenic minerals. Collectors only, in a case. - **Galena** is lead. Wash your hands after handling. - **Chrysotile and other asbestos minerals**, including some "tiger's eye" rough that has not been silicified, should not be cut or powdered at home; finished tiger's eye is quartz and safe. - **Selenite and halite** are harmless but dissolve, so not in the bath. - **Dyed and fake stones**, which leave color on the skin and are usually glass; our [clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) and [black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) guides each have a real-versus-fake section. Nothing on the protection list above is unsafe to carry. Malachite is the one to treat with care. ## Which Gemstone Gives Protection? If the question is jewelry rather than tumbled stones, the tradition answers with the same black stones set in silver: black onyx and black tourmaline first, jet for grief and the evil eye, and hematite. Among the gem-grade stones, Cunningham lists [garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) as the stone worn to protect against thieves and nightmares, sapphire as the ancient stone of protection and wisdom, and diamond, the hardest thing on earth, as protection by its nature; turquoise and lapis lazuli are the oldest amulet stones of all, worn against the evil eye for five thousand years. For most people the honest answer is a black tourmaline or black onyx bracelet, worn on the left, cleansed on the full moon, and replaced when it breaks. ## How to Cleanse Protection Crystals Protection crystals need cleansing more than any other kind, because in the lore they hold what they keep off you. Once a week for a stone in daily use, and always after heavy work: - **Selenite.** Lay the stones on a selenite slab overnight; the simplest method and the one that cleanses the tourmaline you keep beside it. - **Smoke.** Sage, rosemary, or incense, for every stone and especially for mirrors and jet. - **Running water.** A rinse for tourmaline, obsidian, onyx, quartz, and hematite; not for selenite, halite, malachite, or jet. - **Earth.** Buried overnight, the traditional reset for the black stones. - **Moonlight.** The full moon for most; the dark moon for obsidian by tradition. - **Sound.** A bell or bowl over the whole collection at once. - **Salt.** Dry salt for the hard stones, never for the soft ones. Our full guides to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) and [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) cover every method, and if a protection stone cracks or breaks, the tradition says it has done its job: thank it, bury it, and replace it. ## Where to Find Protection Crystals Everything on this list is in our [protection crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/protection-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) collection, and the kits, charms, and candles that go with them are in [protection and warding supplies](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide). By stone: [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [black obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [onyx](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [smoky quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smoky-quartz-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [jet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jet-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [shungite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/shungite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [pyrite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pyrite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [labradorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/labradorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [tiger's eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [natural citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/natural-citrine?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [bloodstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bloodstone-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [fluorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/fluorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [lapis lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), [malachite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-malachite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide), and [garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/garnet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide). 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For the charms that go with the stones, see [evil eye protection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide) and [amulets and talismans](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amulets-talismans?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-crystals-guide). For the rest of a protection spell, our [spell ingredients finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/#protection) lists the traditional day, moon phase, candle colors and herbs for protection. ## Protection Crystals FAQ ### What crystals are good for protection? The black stones first: black tourmaline to absorb negativity, black obsidian to reflect it, hematite to ground you, and black onyx to hold the line. Behind them, smoky quartz, amethyst, clear quartz, selenite, jet, pyrite, labradorite, and tiger's eye. A black tourmaline for the door and an obsidian for the pocket cover most needs. ### What is the strongest crystal for protection? Black tourmaline in modern practice, and black obsidian in the older traditions. Tourmaline is the all-purpose absorber Judy Hall names first; obsidian is the mirror-shield used since the Aztecs. Most practitioners carry both. ### Which gemstone gives protection? For jewelry, black onyx and black tourmaline set in silver, jet, and hematite. Among gem-grade stones the tradition gives protection to garnet, sapphire, diamond, turquoise, and lapis lazuli, the last two being the oldest amulet stones in the world. ### What two crystals cannot be together? None cancel each other; there is no traditional list of forbidden pairs. The real rules are physical: keep soft stones like selenite and malachite from scratching against hard ones, keep water-soluble stones out of the rinse bowl, and do not expect a grounding stone and a stimulating stone to both work in the same spot. ### What crystals should you stay away from? The physically unsafe ones: malachite dust and elixirs, cinnabar, orpiment, realgar, galena, and unsilicified asbestos minerals. Selenite and halite are safe but dissolve. Nothing on the protection list is unsafe to carry; malachite is the one to handle with care. ### How do you use crystals for protection? Wear them on the left wrist or at the chest, carry one in your pocket, set them at doors and windows, grid a room with quartz points and a tourmaline at the center, or seal a chip into a charm bag or witch bottle. Tell each stone its job out loud, and cleanse it weekly. ### Which crystal protects the home? Black tourmaline inside each door, selenite in the doorways, smoky quartz in the living room, pyrite in the front room, and salt at the threshold. A witch bottle by the door is the old English version. ### What crystals protect empaths? Labradorite worn at the chest to hold the edge of the aura, amethyst to repair it, clear quartz programmed to seal it, black kyanite to sweep off what clung on, and nuummite for the heaviest work. ### What crystals protect you while traveling? Tiger's eye in the car, moonstone for night journeys, malachite as the old warning stone, turquoise for riders, and hematite for the long haul. ### Do crystals protect against EMF? No stone blocks electromagnetic fields, and there is no evidence shungite or any other crystal does. Shungite is a fine desk stone for the feeling of a clean workspace and a grounding stone in Russian folk tradition, but not a shield against your router. ### What does the Bible say about using crystals? The Bible does not mention crystal healing. Gemstones appear in it as sacred objects, on the high priest's breastplate in Exodus and in the walls of the New Jerusalem in Revelation, and its warnings are against divination and against trusting objects instead of God, in Deuteronomy and Isaiah. Christians who keep stones generally treat them as reminders rather than powers; that is a decision for each person and their own faith. ### How often should you cleanse protection crystals? Weekly for a stone in daily use, and the same night after heavy work, a hard day, or a hostile visitor. Absorbers like black tourmaline and jet need it most; selenite, smoke, and moonlight are the easiest methods. ### Can protection crystals go in water? Tourmaline, obsidian, onyx, quartz, and hematite, yes. Selenite and halite dissolve, malachite leaches copper, and jet can crack, so keep those four dry. ### Do protection crystals actually work? They work as a practice: a boundary you can see and touch, a reminder to hold your own edge, and a ritual that steadies you. The tradition makes no claims beyond that, and no crystal replaces a locked door, a doctor, or a call for help when the danger is real. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [Root Chakra Oil Blend Recipe For Grounding](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-perfume-oil-recipe/) **Published:** January 13, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#recipe)[ Jump to Video](#recipe-video)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/grounding-root-chakra-healing-perfume-oil-recipe) Life can feel shaky sometimes. Routines fall apart, sleep gets restless, and it can start to feel like the ground beneath you isn’t quite steady. When that happens, our personal and energetic stability is weakened. This root chakra healing perfume essential oil blend recipe is one gentle addition to your daily self-care routine. When your body feels tense, your thoughts are racing, or you just need a reminder that you’re supported right now, this homemade root chakra oil blend is perfect for you. The [root chakra](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) (**[Muladhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_chakra)**) is located at the [base of your spine](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-locations/) and is connected to safety, survival, and belonging, the very human need to feel supported in the world. 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[![root chakra healing perfume oil out in nature](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grounding-oil-gif.jpg "grounding oil gif Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grounding-oil-gif.jpg) ![Perfume bottle filled with root chakra healing oil surrounded by colorful flowers.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/grounding-perfume-oil-recipe-1-280x280.png "grounding perfume oil recipe 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/grounding-root-chakra-healing-perfume-oil-recipe) No ratings yet ## Grounding Root Chakra Healing Perfume Oil Recipe Prep Time5 minutes mins Active Time5 minutes mins Total Time10 minutes mins Course: Aromatherapy Blends, Natural Perfumes Yield: 10 ml ### Materials - 1 10ml [Obsidian Black Perfume Roller Bottle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-in-roller-bottle-10ml?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - 10 ml Isopropyl Alcohol at least 70% - 9 ml [Universal Body Oil Recipe Base](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-base-body-oil-recipe/) - 1 drop Patchouli Essential Oil - 1 drop Cedarwood Essential Oil - 2 drops Vanilla Essential Oil ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions #### Clean & Prep Perfume Bottle - Open the obsidian crystal perfume roller bottle and fill with isopropyl alcohol. Replace rollerball cap and turn upside down. Roll the ball until alcohol comes out. Remove cap, drain out alcohol, and allow to dry. 1 10ml Obsidian Black Perfume Roller Bottle, 10 ml Isopropyl Alcohol #### Create Your Own Root Chakra Perfume Oil - Fill the perfume roller bottle with 9ml of your body oil base. This should look to be around ¾ full. 9 ml Universal Body Oil Recipe Base ![Glass bottle with oil and stones](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/filling-perfume-oil-bottle-400x400.png "filling perfume oil bottle Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - Add 1 drop of Patchouli essential oil. While adding, assign a job to the oil by saying, "Patchouli essential oil for grounding excess energy so that I feel stable." 1 drop Patchouli Essential Oil - Add 1 drop of Cedarwood essential oil. While adding, assign a job to the oil by saying, "Cedarwood essential oil for purifying and removing all energy that doesn't serve my highest good." 1 drop Cedarwood Essential Oil - Add 2 drops of Vanilla essential oil. While adding, assign a job to the oil by saying, "Vanilla essential oil for amplifying my sense of self-love and peace." 2 drops Vanilla Essential Oil - Insert the roller ball, close the bottle, and gently roll it between your palms, visualizing the finished perfume bottle glowing with warm, deep red light. - That's it! Your roll on perfume is ready. ### Video <https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/root-chakra-perfume-oil-video.mp4> ### Notes ### How to Use Your Perfume Body Oil Roll this perfume oil onto your wrists, neck, or behind your ears when you need to feel more present. If you feel scattered or disconnected, applying it to your ankles or the soles of your feet can help bring your awareness back into your body. There’s no right schedule. Use it when you remember, when you need comfort, or when you want to feel a little steadier. ## When to Use This Root Chakra Healing Perfume Oil This roll-on root chakra healing perfume oil can be especially helpful during everyday moments when life feels unsteady. You might reach for it: - On anxious mornings. - Before leaving the house. - During stressful conversations. - When you feel untethered or exhausted. - At night, when you want to feel safe enough to rest. Let it be a quiet companion rather than a strict ritual. ### Signs Your Root Chakra May Be Unbalanced When the root chakra is strained, it often shows up in very ordinary ways. You might notice: - Ongoing worry or a scattered, unsettled mind. - Trouble relaxing your body. - Feeling disconnected or ungrounded. - Stress around money, housing, or stability. - Fatigue that doesn’t fully lift with rest. This root chakra healing perfume oil blend recipe won’t solve everything, but it can be one small, kind way to remind your body that it’s allowed to slow down. ## Why Patchouli & Cedarwood Are Used Some scents feel like home to the nervous system. Patchouli and cedarwood are often used in root chakra healing perfume oil blends because they smell like earth, wood, and warmth, things our bodies instinctively recognize as safe. - **Patchouli** smells deep and grounding, like soil after rain. Many people find it calming and stabilizing. - **Cedarwood** carries a soft, woody warmth that can feel reassuring and protective. ### Essential Oil Substitutes (If You Don’t Have or Don't Like Patchouli or Cedarwood) If you don’t have these oils, that’s okay. Working with what you already have is a key aspect of staying grounded within your environment. You can substitute any of the following, using **1–3 drops total**: - **Vetiver Oil** – Very earthy and strong; a little goes a long way. - **Frankincense Oil** – Soft, resinous, and emotionally soothing. - **Sandalwood Oil** – Gentle, woody, and balancing. - **Clove Bud Oil** – Warm and comforting; use just one drop. ## Why Vanilla Is Recommended Vanilla is often associated with sweetness, and for many people, the scent of vanilla is linked to comfort, warmth, and safety. From a body-based perspective, vanilla can feel settling rather than stimulating. It tends to soften the nervous system, making it easier to relax into the present moment. This is why vanilla is sometimes recommended in root chakra blends, especially for people who feel anxious, overstimulated, or emotionally worn down. Vanilla doesn’t push energy or demand attention. It gently reassures. In a root chakra perfume oil, it can help the blend feel more approachable and supportive, especially if earthy scents alone feel too heavy or intense. ### Substitutes for Vanilla If vanilla essential oil isn’t available, there are other essential oils that can offer a similar energy to your perfume oil. These options tend to feel warm, familiar, and emotionally settling. You might consider: - **Cacao absolute** – Rich and grounding; evokes nourishment and emotional safety. - **Myrrh** – Resinous and calm; less sweet, but deeply soothing and stabilizing. - **Sweet orange (very small amount)** – Adds gentle warmth and friendliness without becoming energizing. As with vanilla, these substitutes work best when used lightly. The goal isn’t to dominate the scent, but to soften the overall blend of the perfume oil. This perfumed root chakra healing perfume oil is an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to come back into your body when the world feels like too much. Not only does your new perfume oil help keep you grounded, it also works, via aromatherapy, to help ground and relax those around you as well! As Christopher Penczak would say, the "microcosm and macrocosm" are interconnected. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [Witch Symbols and Meanings: 40 Witchcraft, Wiccan, and Pagan Symbols Explained](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) **Published:** September 23, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Witch symbols are shorthand for the forces a witch works with: the pentacle for the elements in balance, the triple moon for the Goddess, the witch's knot for protection. Here are 40 witchcraft, Wiccan, pagan, and occult symbols with their meanings, their origins, the ones to be careful with, and how to use them in your own practice. **Content:** Witch symbols are the visual shorthand of witchcraft: a small set of marks, most of them older than the word "witch," that stand for the forces a practitioner works with. The pentacle stands for the four elements held in balance by spirit. The triple moon stands for the Goddess in her three phases. The witch's knot stands for protection. A witch draws them on candles, wears them, carves them into tools, paints them on altar tiles, and traces them in the air, and the symbol does the same job every time: it says, without words, what the work is for. This page explains 40 of them, sorted by where they come from, with the meaning, the history, and the ones that have been claimed by hate groups and need a second look before you wear them. If you want the practice behind the symbols first, [What Is Witchcraft?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) is the place to start, and [protection symbols and sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) covers the protective ones in more depth than this page does. ## What Witch Symbols Are and How Witches Use Them A witch symbol is a mark that carries a meaning the practitioner has agreed to, and the agreement is what gives it power. Nothing about five lines in a star is magical on its own; the pentacle works because two thousand years of people have used it to mean protection, wholeness, and the elements, and because the witch drawing it knows that. This is why the same shape can mean different things in different traditions, and why a symbol you invent yourself, a [sigil](#sigil), can work as well as an ancient one once you have charged it with a meaning. Witches use symbols in four main ways: - **On the body**, as jewelry or tattoos, where the symbol acts as a standing intention or a protective charm. - **On the altar**, as an altar tile, a cloth, or a drawn circle, where it marks the space as sacred and sets the theme of the work. - **On tools and materials**, carved into a candle, drawn on a spell paper, scratched into the wax of a jar seal, or traced over water and salt. - **In the air**, drawn with a finger, a wand, or an [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) to open or close a circle, bless an object, or send an intention. The [altar tile guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/altar-tile-guide/) covers the altar use, and the [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) covers carving a symbol into wax. ## The Most Important Witch Symbols at a Glance These twelve are the ones you will meet first and most often. Each has a fuller entry below. | Symbol | What it means | Where it comes from | |---|---|---| | Pentacle | The four elements and spirit in balance, protection, the witch's emblem. | Ancient Mesopotamia and Greece; adopted by Wicca in the 1950s. | | Triple moon | The Goddess as maiden, mother, and crone; the cycle of life. | Modern Wicca, drawing on Robert Graves. | | Horned God | The God of the wild, the hunt, and the dying and returning year. | Modern Wicca, drawing on Cernunnos and Pan. | | Triquetra | Three-in-one: land, sea, and sky; maiden, mother, crone; body, mind, spirit. | Celtic and early Christian art. | | Witch's knot | Protection, binding, and the four directions woven into one unbroken line. | Medieval European folk magic. | | Elemental triangles | Earth, air, fire, and water. | Alchemy. | | Hecate's wheel | The three-faced goddess of crossroads, witchcraft, and the moon. | Hellenic magic, revived by modern witches. | | Ankh | Life, and the breath of life. | Ancient Egypt. | | Eye of Horus | Protection, healing, and wholeness restored. | Ancient Egypt. | | Triskelion | Motion, the three realms, and cycles. | Neolithic and Celtic Europe. | | Sigil | A symbol you design yourself for one specific intention. | Medieval grimoires, reshaped by chaos magic. | | Seal of Solomon | Command over spirits, protection, and the union of opposites. | Medieval Jewish, Islamic, and Christian magic. | ## Wiccan Symbols Wicca is the largest modern witchcraft religion, and most of the symbols people call "Wiccan symbols" belong to it. [What Is Wicca?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) explains the religion; these are its marks. ### Pentacle and Pentagram ![A pentacle pendant, a five-pointed star inside a circle, resting on dark linen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pentacle-symbol-pewter-pendant.jpg "Pentacle Symbol Pewter Pendant Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The pentacle is a five-pointed star inside a circle, and it is the single most recognized symbol of witchcraft. The five points stand for earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, with spirit at the top, and the circle holds them in balance and marks the boundary of the sacred. A [pentagram](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagram) is the star without the circle, and a [pentacle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentacle) is the star inside one, or any disc that carries a magical design. The shape is ancient: it appears on Mesopotamian pottery from around 3000 BCE, the Pythagoreans used it as a sign of health, and medieval Christians read its five points as the five wounds of Christ. Wicca adopted it in the 1950s, and today an upright pentacle is the standard emblem on altars, jewelry, and the US Department of Veterans Affairs' list of approved headstone symbols. The pentagram is not a symbol of evil, and an inverted one is not automatically Satanic. In some Wiccan traditions the point-down pentagram marks a second-degree initiate; the Church of Satan's Sigil of Baphomet, covered below, uses it differently. Our [pentagram vs. pentacle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/pentagram-vs-pentacle/) guide covers the difference in full, and [pentacle items](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pentacle-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols) are the most common way witches carry it. ### Triple Moon ![A triple moon symbol, waxing crescent, full moon, and waning crescent, carved into a round wooden altar tile](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/triple-moon-symbol-goddess-altar-tile.jpg "Triple Moon Symbol Goddess Altar Tile Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The triple moon is a waxing crescent, a full moon, and a waning crescent side by side, and it stands for the [Triple Goddess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Goddess_%28Neopaganism%29): the maiden of beginnings, the mother of fullness, and the crone of wisdom and endings. It is the most common Goddess symbol in Wicca and the mark you will see on the front of a Book of Shadows, a chalice, or a headpiece worn by a high priestess. The maiden-mother-crone idea in its modern form comes from Robert Graves' 1948 book The White Goddess and from the Wiccan traditions that took it up, though triple goddesses such as Hecate and the Morrígan are ancient. Witches use the triple moon to align work with the [phases of the moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/), to honor the Goddess, and to mark the stages of a life. A [moon goddess amulet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moon-goddess-amulet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols) is the usual way to wear it. ### Horned God ![The Horned God symbol, a circle with an upturned crescent resting on top like horns, carved in wood](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/horned-god-symbol-carved-wood.jpg "Horned God Symbol Carved Wood Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The Horned God symbol is a circle with a crescent moon resting on top of it, so that the crescent's points look like horns, and it stands for the [Horned God](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horned_God) of Wicca: the god of the wild, the hunt, animals, and the year that dies at Samhain and returns at Yule. He is the partner of the Triple Goddess, and his symbol sits next to hers on many altars. The figure draws on the Celtic Cernunnos, the Greek Pan, and the antlered figures painted on cave walls, and he has nothing to do with the Christian devil, though the resemblance was used against witches for centuries. ### The Elements: Elemental Symbols ![The four alchemical element symbols on stone tiles: fire an upright triangle, water a downward triangle, air an upright triangle with a bar, earth a downward triangle with a bar](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/four-elemental-symbols-alchemy-triangles.jpg "Four Elemental Symbols Alchemy Triangles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The four [classical elements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_element) each have a symbol, and together they are the framework underneath most Western witchcraft. The [alchemical symbols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alchemical_symbol) are the ones witches use: fire is an upright triangle, water is a downward triangle, air is an upright triangle with a horizontal line through it, and earth is a downward triangle with a line through it. Spirit, the fifth element, is usually a circle or a spiral. Witches place these at the four quarters of a ritual circle, carve them on candles by element, and use them to balance a spell that leans too hard in one direction. The elemental witch, covered in our [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/#elemental) guide, builds a whole practice on them. ### Spiral Goddess ![A small clay spiral goddess statue with raised arms and a spiral over her belly](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/spiral-goddess-statue-altar.jpg "Spiral Goddess Statue Altar Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The spiral goddess is a stylized female figure with her arms raised and a [spiral](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiral) over her belly, and she stands for the Goddess as the source of life, the turning of the seasons, and the womb of the world. She is a modern image, popular in the [Goddess movement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddess_movement) since the 1970s, but the spiral itself is one of the oldest marks humans have made, carved at Newgrange in Ireland around 3200 BCE. Witches use her on altar statues and pendants as a symbol of the divine feminine and of growth that circles back on itself. ### Wheel of the Year ![A Wheel of the Year, a circle divided into eight equal spokes, painted on wood](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/wheel-of-the-year-eight-sabbats.jpg "Wheel Of The Year Eight Sabbats Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The Wheel of the Year is a circle divided into eight spokes, one for each sabbat, and it stands for the whole turning year: Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, and Samhain. The [Wheel of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year) as a single eight-spoked calendar was assembled by Wiccans and Druids in the 1950s and 1960s from older Celtic and Germanic festivals. Witches hang it on the wall, draw it in a Book of Shadows, and use it to plan a year of work; our guide to [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-yule/) is one spoke of it. ### Witch's Knot ![A witch's knot, four pointed loops woven from one unbroken line around a central circle, carved above a doorway](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/witches-knot-symbol-protection.jpg "Witches Knot Symbol Protection Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The witch's knot, also called the witch knot or the magic knot, is four pointed loops woven from a single unbroken line, often with a circle in the middle, and it stands for protection, binding, and the four directions held together as one. It is the most-searched witch symbol after the pentacle, and one of the least well documented: it appears in medieval European folk magic as a protective mark carved over doors and on the beams of barns, where its unbroken line was believed to trap or confuse harmful spirits, and as a "knot" in the older sense of a spell tied into cord. The four-looped form has become the modern standard. Witches use it as a protection charm, a mark on the threshold, and a symbol of a spell bound tight; it is also the most popular witch symbol for a tattoo. Our protection symbols page covers [knot magic](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) in the household-marks section. ### Hecate's Wheel ![Hecate's wheel, a circle enclosing a three-sided labyrinth around a central point, on a bronze disc](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hecates-wheel-strophalos-symbol.jpg "Hecates Wheel Strophalos Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Hecate's wheel, also called the strophalos, is a circle enclosing a three-sided labyrinth or a triple spiral around a central point, and it stands for [Hecate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate), the Greek goddess of crossroads, witchcraft, the moon, and the boundaries between worlds. The design comes from the Chaldean Oracles of the second century, where the strophalos was a spinning device used to call the goddess, and the modern emblem was revived by Hellenic and Wiccan practitioners in the twentieth century. Witches devoted to Hecate wear it, place it on her altar, and use it for crossroads work, protection at thresholds, and anything to do with the dark of the moon. ## Celtic and Norse Pagan Symbols "Pagan symbols" in searches usually means the Celtic and Norse ones, and they are the most popular for jewelry and tattoos. Several of them come with a warning, covered in its own section below, because hate groups have adopted them. ### Triquetra ![A triquetra, three interlaced pointed arcs woven from one line with a circle through them, embossed on a leather journal](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/triquetra-trinity-knot-symbol.jpg "Triquetra Trinity Knot Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The triquetra, or trinity knot, is three interlaced arcs woven from one unbroken line, sometimes with a circle through them, and it stands for any three-in-one: land, sea, and sky; maiden, mother, and crone; past, present, and future; body, mind, and spirit. The [triquetra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triquetra) appears in Celtic and Germanic art from the seventh century onward and was used by Christians for the Trinity, which is why it appears in old churches as often as on witches' tools. Modern witches use it for the Triple Goddess and for protection, since an unbroken line has no place for harm to get in. It is the most common design on a [Book of Shadows](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triquetra-leather-latch?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols) cover. ### Triskelion ![A triskelion, three spirals turning out from one center, carved into grey stone](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/triskelion-triple-spiral-newgrange-stone.jpg "Triskelion Triple Spiral Newgrange Stone Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The triskelion, or triskele, is three spirals or three bent legs turning out from a single center, and it stands for motion, cycles, and the three realms of Celtic cosmology: land, sea, and sky. The [triskelion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triskelion) is carved at Newgrange, older than the pyramids, and it appears on Celtic metalwork, Sicilian and Manx flags, and Breton emblems. Witches use it for progress, for balance among three forces, and as a Celtic alternative to the triple moon. ### Celtic Knot and Tree of Life ![A Celtic tree of life pendant, a tree whose roots and branches curve around to meet inside a circle of knotwork](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/celtic-tree-of-life-knotwork-pendant.jpg "Celtic Tree Of Life Knotwork Pendant Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Celtic knots are endless interlaced lines with no beginning and no end, and they stand for eternity, continuity, and protection. The [Celtic knot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtic_knot) tradition comes from the illuminated manuscripts and stone crosses of Ireland and Britain in the seventh to tenth centuries. The Celtic [tree of life](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_of_life), a tree whose roots and branches curve around to meet each other, stands for the connection between the underworld, the earth, and the sky, and for the sacred tree at the center of every Celtic settlement. Witches use knotwork on the boundary of a ritual space and the tree of life for grounding and ancestor work. ### Awen ![The awen, three rays fanning down from three dots inside a circle, painted on a slate](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/awen-symbol-three-rays-druid.jpg "Awen Symbol Three Rays Druid Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The awen is three rays of light fanning out from three dots, often inside a circle, and it stands for inspiration, the flow of poetic and spiritual insight, and the balance of opposites with a middle path between them. [Awen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awen) is a Welsh word for inspiration, and the symbol was designed by Iolo Morganwg in the eighteenth century for the Druid revival. Modern Druids and Celtic witches use it for creative work and divination. ### Brigid's Cross ![A Brigid's cross woven from green rushes, four arms around a woven square center, hanging by a door](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/brigids-cross-woven-rushes-imbolc.jpg "Brigids Cross Woven Rushes Imbolc Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Brigid's cross is a four-armed cross woven from rushes with a square in the center, and it stands for protection of the home, especially from fire, and for the goddess and saint Brigid. Traditionally made on Imbolc, the first of February, and hung over the door, the [Brigid's cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid%27s_cross) is one of the few pagan symbols that stayed in continuous household use through the Christian centuries. Witches weave a new one each Imbolc and burn the old. ### Solar Cross and Sun Wheel ![A solar cross, an equal-armed cross inside a circle, carved into a stone](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/solar-cross-sun-wheel-bronze-age-symbol.jpg "Solar Cross Sun Wheel Bronze Age Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The solar cross is an equal-armed cross inside a circle, and it stands for the sun, the four seasons, the four directions, and the year turning around a still center. The [sun cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_cross) is one of the oldest symbols in Europe, found on Bronze Age rock carvings, and it is the ancestor of the Celtic cross and of the eight-spoked Wheel of the Year. Witches use it for solar work, for Litha and Yule, and to mark the four quarters. The [Black Sun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sun_%28symbol%29), a twelve-spoked wheel that looks similar at a glance, is a Nazi design and is covered in the warning section below. ### Mjölnir, Valknut, and the Norse Symbols ![A Mjölnir pendant, Thor's hammer, in silver on a leather cord resting on fur](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mjolnir-thors-hammer-pendant-norse-symbol.jpg "Mjolnir Thors Hammer Pendant Norse Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")[Mjölnir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mj%C3%B6lnir), Thor's hammer, is a T-shaped hammer worn as a pendant, and it stands for protection, strength, and blessing. Viking Age people wore it as a counterpart to the Christian cross, and Heathens and Norse witches wear it today. The [Valknut](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valknut), three interlocked triangles, appears on Viking Age memorial stones next to Odin and stands for the dead, the afterlife, and Odin's power to bind and loose. The [Vegvísir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegv%C3%ADsir), the "Viking compass" of eight staves radiating from a center, and the [Helm of Awe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helm_of_Awe), eight tridents from a center, both come from Icelandic manuscripts of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries rather than the Viking Age, and stand for finding the way and for protection in a fight. Witches use all four for strength and protection, and the hammer is the one to wear if you want a Norse symbol without a second meaning. ### Runes Runes are the letters of the old Germanic alphabets, and each one is also a symbol: Algiz for protection, Fehu for wealth, Berkano for growth, Sowilo for the sun. The [Elder Futhark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elder_Futhark) of twenty-four runes is the set witches use for divination, for carving on tools, and for bind runes that combine several into one design. Our [protection runes](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) hub covers each protective rune in depth, including the three that hate groups have adopted. ## Egyptian, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern Symbols These are the oldest symbols on the page, and most of them were protective charms long before anyone called their users witches. ### Ankh ![A gold ankh, a cross with a loop at the top, resting on papyrus](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ankh-symbol-egyptian-life-pendant.jpg "Ankh Symbol Egyptian Life Pendant Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The ankh is a cross with a loop at the top, and it stands for life: the breath of life, eternal life, and the power to give it. The [ankh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ankh) is the Egyptian hieroglyph for "life," and gods in temple art hold it to the pharaoh's lips. It was adopted by Coptic Christians as a cross and by modern witches, Kemetic pagans, and the 1960s counterculture as a symbol of vitality and immortality. Witches use it in healing work, on the altar for life force, and as a [pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/ankh-pendant-sterling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols). ### Eye of Horus and Eye of Ra ![An Eye of Horus amulet in blue faience, a stylized eye with the falcon's cheek markings](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/eye-of-horus-wedjat-symbol-amulet.jpg "Eye Of Horus Wedjat Symbol Amulet Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The Eye of Horus is a stylized human eye with a falcon's cheek markings, and it stands for protection, healing, and wholeness restored, because in the myth Horus lost the eye in battle with Set and had it healed by Thoth. The [Eye of Horus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_Horus) was the most common protective amulet in ancient Egypt, painted on boats and coffins and worn by the living. The [Eye of Ra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eye_of_Ra), usually drawn as the right eye, is the sun god's fierce, punishing power. Witches use the Eye of Horus for protection and healing and the Eye of Ra for defense and banishing. ### Scarab ![A carved green stone scarab beetle amulet on linen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/scarab-beetle-amulet-egyptian-rebirth.jpg "Scarab Beetle Amulet Egyptian Rebirth Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The scarab is a dung beetle, and it stands for rebirth, transformation, and the sun's return each morning, because the Egyptians saw the beetle rolling its ball as the god Khepri rolling the sun across the sky. [Scarab amulets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scarab_%28artifact%29) were placed over the heart of the dead and worn by the living for luck. Witches use it for new beginnings and for work that has to survive a hard transition. ### Evil Eye and Hamsa ![A blue glass evil eye charm and a silver hamsa hand with an eye in the palm, side by side](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/evil-eye-nazar-and-hamsa-protection-charms.jpg "Evil Eye Nazar And Hamsa Protection Charms Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The evil eye charm, the [nazar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazar_%28amulet%29), is concentric circles of dark blue, light blue, white, and black in the shape of an eye, and it stands for protection against the envious glance that is believed, across the Mediterranean and Middle East, to bring harm. The [hamsa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa), an open hand with an eye in the palm, does the same job and is shared by Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities as the Hand of Miriam, Fatima, or Mary. Both are among the oldest protective symbols still in daily use, and both are open practices any witch can adopt. Our [evil eye protection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols) and [hamsa](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hamsa-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols) collections carry the traditional forms. ### Seal of Solomon and Hexagram ![A Seal of Solomon talisman, two interlocking triangles inside a circle, engraved on brass](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/seal-of-solomon-hexagram-talisman.jpg "Seal Of Solomon Hexagram Talisman Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The Seal of Solomon is a six-pointed star, two interlocking triangles, often inside a circle and often with added letters or symbols, and it stands for the union of opposites (fire and water, above and below), for protection, and for command over spirits. In legend it was the design on the signet ring with which King [Solomon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_of_Solomon) bound demons to build the Temple, and from the Middle Ages onward it appeared in Jewish, Islamic, and Christian magic and on the seals of the grimoires attributed to him. The plain [hexagram](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagram) is also the Star of David, the emblem of Judaism, and the two should not be confused: the Seal is the version with a circle, letters, or symbols added, and it belongs to ceremonial magic. Witches who work with grimoire magic use it for protection, for binding, and for conjuration; most others meet it as a [pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/solomons-seal-amulet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols). ### Ouroboros ![An ouroboros, a serpent biting its own tail to form a circle, cast in dark metal](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ouroboros-serpent-eating-tail-symbol.jpg "Ouroboros Serpent Eating Tail Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The ouroboros is a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, and it stands for eternity, the cycle of death and rebirth, and the unity of all things. The [ouroboros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros) appears first in Egyptian funerary texts around 1300 BCE, passed into Greek alchemy, and became the alchemists' emblem of the Great Work. Witches use it for cycles, for shadow work, and for spells about endings that are also beginnings. ### Labyrinth ![A classical seven-circuit labyrinth, one winding path to the center, carved in stone](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/classical-seven-circuit-labyrinth-symbol.jpg "Classical Seven Circuit Labyrinth Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The labyrinth is a single winding path that leads to a center and back out, with no dead ends, and it stands for the inward journey, protection, and the passage through death to rebirth. The [labyrinth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinth) of Crete gave it its name, and the seven-circuit "classical" form is carved on rock faces and coins from Spain to India. Witches walk finger labyrinths for meditation, draw them for protection, and use them for trance work. ## Occult and Ceremonial Magic Symbols "Occult symbols" and "magic symbols" mostly means the marks of ceremonial magic, alchemy, and the nineteenth- and twentieth-century magical orders. Witches borrow from them freely, and a few of them are misread as witch symbols when they are not. ### Sigils ![A hand-drawn sigil, an abstract design of joined lines and curves, inked on paper beside a candle](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/handmade-sigil-drawn-on-paper.jpg "Handmade Sigil Drawn On Paper Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")A sigil is a symbol designed for one specific intention, and its meaning is whatever you built into it. The word comes from the Latin for "seal," and the [sigils](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigil) of the medieval grimoires were the signatures of spirits; the modern method, in which you write your intention, strike out the repeated letters, and combine the rest into a single design, comes from the artist Austin Osman Spare and was spread by chaos magic in the 1970s and 1980s. Sigils are the most personal witch symbols and the most popular today, because anyone can make one in ten minutes and nobody else knows what it means. Our protection page has a step-by-step [how to make a sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) section. ### Unicursal Hexagram ![A unicursal hexagram, a six-pointed star drawn in one continuous line with a five-petaled flower at the center, on black](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/unicursal-hexagram-thelema-symbol.jpg "Unicursal Hexagram Thelema Symbol Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The unicursal hexagram is a six-pointed star drawn in one continuous line, with a small five-petaled flower in the center in its best-known form, and it stands for the union of the macrocosm and microcosm, the divine and the human, drawn without lifting the pen. The [unicursal hexagram](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicursal_hexagram) was adopted by Aleister Crowley as the emblem of [Thelema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelema), and most people meet it through his work or through the television show Supernatural. Thelemites use it in ritual; witches who use it are usually working in a Crowley-influenced ceremonial style. ### Alchemical, Planetary, and Zodiac Symbols ![The seven classical planetary symbols drawn in ink on parchment: sun, moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/planetary-and-alchemical-symbols-parchment.jpg "Planetary And Alchemical Symbols Parchment Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Alchemy gave witchcraft its element triangles and a whole alphabet of marks for substances and processes, and astrology gave it the [planetary symbols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_symbols): the circle with a dot for the sun, the crescent for the moon, the mirror of Venus, the shield and spear of Mars, and the rest. Witches use planetary symbols to time work by planetary day and hour, to dress candles for a planet's influence, and to build talismans; the cosmic witch of our types guide is the specialist. The twelve [astrological symbols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_symbols) of the zodiac are used the same way for birth-chart and seasonal work. ### Sigil of Baphomet and the Inverted Pentagram The Sigil of Baphomet is an inverted pentagram with a goat's head drawn inside it and Hebrew letters spelling Leviathan around the circle, and it is the registered emblem of the Church of Satan, not a witch symbol. The [Sigil of Baphomet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigil_of_Baphomet) was adapted in the 1960s from a design in a nineteenth-century French occult book, and [Baphomet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baphomet) himself is a figure drawn by Éliphas Lévi in 1856 as a symbol of balanced opposites. Modern Satanism is a separate movement from witchcraft, with different beliefs and mostly atheist members, and the two get confused mainly because of the pentagram. As noted above, a plain inverted pentagram has its own Wiccan use as a second-degree sign. Most witches leave the goat-head version alone, because it announces a religion they do not belong to. ### Rose Cross, Monas Hieroglyphica, and the Order Emblems The [Rose Cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Cross), a rose at the center of a cross, is the emblem of the Rosicrucians and of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and it stands for the unfolding of the soul on the cross of matter. The [Monas Hieroglyphica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monas_Hieroglyphica), a glyph designed by John Dee in 1564, combines the symbols of the moon, sun, elements, and Aries into one figure meant to contain all of astrology and alchemy. The eight-arrowed [Symbol of Chaos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbol_of_Chaos), invented by the novelist Michael Moorcock and adopted by chaos magicians, stands for all possibilities at once. These are order emblems rather than everyday witch symbols, and you will see them on the covers of the books those orders produced. ### Theban Alphabet and the Magic Circle ![A magic circle drawn in chalk on a wooden floor with candles at the four quarters](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/magic-circle-chalk-ritual-floor.jpg "Magic Circle Chalk Ritual Floor Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The [Theban alphabet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theban_alphabet), also called the witches' alphabet, is a substitution cipher for the Latin alphabet first printed in 1518 and adopted by Gardnerian Wicca for writing in a Book of Shadows. It is used to keep spells private and to slow the writing down so the intention has time to settle. The [magic circle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_circle) itself, a ring drawn on the floor with symbols at the quarters, is the master symbol of ceremonial magic and of Wicca; [how to cast a circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) covers it. The [Sator square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sator_Square), a five-word Latin palindrome that reads the same in every direction, was scratched on walls from Pompeii onward as a charm against fire and illness. ## Folk and Household Symbols ![A hexafoil, a six-petaled daisy wheel drawn with a compass, carved into an old oak beam](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hexafoil-daisy-wheel-carved-oak-beam.jpg "Hexafoil Daisy Wheel Carved Oak Beam Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")These are the marks ordinary people made to protect a house, a barn, or a child, and they are witchcraft in the oldest sense. Our protection symbols page covers [household protection marks](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) in more depth. - **Hexafoil, or daisy wheel.** A six-petaled flower drawn with a compass, carved on beams, doors, and fonts across Britain and Europe from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century as an [apotropaic mark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexafoil) to trap evil in its endless lines. - **Hex signs.** The painted stars and rosettes on Pennsylvania Dutch barns, whose [origins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hex_sign) are debated between decoration and protection; modern folk witches use them for both. - **Witch bottle.** A bottle filled with pins, nails, hair, and urine, buried under a threshold to catch a curse; [witch bottles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_bottle) have been dug up from seventeenth-century English houses, and modern witches still make them. - **Witch's ladder.** A cord with feathers or knots tied into it, one knot per intention; the [witch's ladder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch%27s_ladder) is the physical form of knot magic. - **Cimaruta.** An Italian silver charm shaped like a sprig of rue hung with a moon, a key, a hand, and other small symbols; the [cimaruta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cimaruta) is one of the few surviving pieces of pre-modern Italian witch jewelry. - **Besom.** The witch's broom, which is a tool and a symbol at once: it stands for sweeping out the old, for the union of the masculine handle and feminine brush, and for the hearth. The [besom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Besom) hung by the door is a protective sign. ## Objects That Became Symbols of Witchcraft ![A black cast-iron cauldron, a besom broom, and a black cat by a hearth, the popular symbols of witchcraft](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/symbols-of-witchcraft-cauldron-broom-black-cat.jpg "Symbols Of Witchcraft Cauldron Broom Black Cat Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")When someone asks "what is the symbol of witchcraft," the answer among witches is the pentacle, but the answer in popular culture is a set of objects: the [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/), the [broom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/), the pointed hat, the black cat, the crystal ball, the wand, and the full moon. Each of these was a real tool or a real piece of folklore before it was a Halloween decoration. The [cauldron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauldron) was the cooking pot of every household and the Celtic vessel of rebirth; the broom was the besom above; the crystal ball was the [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) tool; the black cat was a [familiar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Familiar) in the trial records and a lucky animal in most of Europe; and the pointed hat may descend from the conical headdresses of medieval alewives or the hats forced on accused heretics. Witches use these images with some affection now, because the culture handed them over and they turned out to be useful. ## Witch Symbols to Be Careful With A few of the symbols on this page have been adopted by neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups, and wearing one without knowing that can send a message you do not intend. This is not a reason to abandon them; it is a reason to know what you are wearing, and to choose the form and context that make your meaning clear. The [Anti-Defamation League](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbols/search) keeps the reference list, and these are the entries that overlap with witch symbols: - **Othala rune** (the "O" rune, a diamond with two legs). Used by the Nazi SS and by modern white nationalists, especially with serifs or "wings" on the legs. Our [Othala page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) covers the history; the [ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/othala-rune) is the reference. - **Algiz rune** (the "Z" rune, a line with two branches). Used as the "life rune" by the Nazis and by hate groups since; its inverted form is the "death rune." See the [ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/life-rune) and our [Algiz page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/). - **Sowilo rune** (the "S" rune, a lightning bolt). Doubled, it is the SS insignia. Our [Sowilo page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) explains how to carry it without that reading. - **Black Sun** (a twelve-spoked sun wheel). Designed for the SS castle at Wewelsburg and used by neo-Nazis since; it is not the same as the four-armed solar cross, but the two are close enough that the [ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/sonnenrad) is worth reading before you wear any sun wheel. - **Swastika.** An ancient sun and luck symbol across Asia and Europe, and still sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, but in the West it is the [Nazi emblem](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/swastika) and should not be used in Western pagan practice. - **Valknut.** Adopted by some white supremacists as a Norse identity marker; the [ADL notes](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/valknot) that most people wearing it are not, so context matters. - **Celtic cross.** The plain Irish high cross is fine; the simplified equal-armed cross in a circle, with no ornament, is a common white supremacist symbol and the [ADL lists it](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/celtic-cross). The upright pentacle, the triple moon, the triquetra, the ankh, the hamsa, and the witch's knot have no such history and are safe to wear anywhere. ## How to Use Witch Symbols in Your Practice ![A pentacle carved into the side of a white pillar candle with a pin beside it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/pentacle-carved-into-white-candle.jpg "Pentacle Carved Into White Candle Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Pick the symbol that matches the work, put it where the work is, and tell it what it is for. That is the whole method, and the details are these: 1. **Match the symbol to the intention.** Protection wants the pentacle, the witch's knot, or the Eye of Horus. Growth and the Goddess want the triple moon or the spiral. Cycles and endings want the ouroboros or the triskelion. Something nobody else should read wants a sigil. 2. **Put it on the material.** Carve it into a candle with a pin, draw it on spell paper, paint it on a jar lid, set an altar tile under the work, or trace it over a bowl of water or salt with your finger. 3. **Charge it.** Hold or touch the symbol, say what it is for in one plain sentence, and picture the work done. Some witches leave it under the full moon or pass it through incense smoke; the sentence is the part that matters. 4. **Use it consistently.** A symbol gets stronger for you the more often you use it for the same thing. Pick a small set and keep to it rather than collecting forty. 5. **Wear it if you want it standing.** A pendant or a ring turns a one-time intention into a constant one, and it is the reason [amulets and talismans](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amulets-talismans?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=witch-symbols) have been the most common magical objects in every culture on this page. ## How to Choose a Witch Symbol for Yourself Choose the symbol that describes your practice, not the one that looks best on a shelf. A green witch has more use for the spiral and the tree of life than for the Seal of Solomon; a Hecate devotee wants the wheel; a Heathen wants the hammer; most Wiccans want the pentacle and the triple moon. If you are still working out what your practice is, our [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) guide and its self-test will get you there, and the symbol will follow. For a tattoo, three checks: read the careful-with section above, make sure the design is the form you mean (upright, not inverted; four-armed, not twelve-spoked; ornamented, not plain), and avoid closed-tradition marks such as [veves](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veve) unless you are an initiate, since those are best learned from practitioners within the tradition rather than borrowed. ## Witch Symbols FAQ ### What is the symbol of witchcraft? The pentacle, a five-pointed star inside a circle, is the symbol witches themselves use for witchcraft. Its five points stand for earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, and the circle holds them in balance. In popular culture the symbols of witchcraft are the cauldron, the broom, the pointed hat, and the black cat. ### What are some witchy symbols? The most common are the pentacle, the triple moon, the Horned God, the triquetra, the witch's knot, the four elemental triangles, Hecate's wheel, the ankh, the Eye of Horus, the triskelion, the ouroboros, and personal sigils. Each stands for a force the witch works with: protection, the Goddess, the elements, cycles, or a single intention. ### What are the Wiccan symbols? The core Wiccan symbols are the pentacle (the elements and spirit), the triple moon (the Goddess), the Horned God symbol (the God), the four elemental triangles, the Wheel of the Year, and the spiral goddess. Wiccans also use the triquetra, the athame and chalice, and the Theban alphabet for writing in a Book of Shadows. ### What does the pentacle mean? The pentacle means the four elements and spirit held in balance inside the circle of the sacred, and by extension protection and wholeness. It is a five-pointed star inside a circle; the star alone is a pentagram. The shape is over 5,000 years old and was adopted as the emblem of Wicca in the 1950s. ### Is the pentagram evil? No. The pentagram has meant health, protection, the five wounds of Christ, and the five elements over its long history, and an upright pentacle is the recognized emblem of a religion. An inverted pentagram marks a second-degree initiate in some Wiccan traditions; only the Church of Satan's goat-head version, the Sigil of Baphomet, is specifically Satanic. ### What is the triple moon symbol? The triple moon is a waxing crescent, a full moon, and a waning crescent side by side, and it stands for the Triple Goddess as maiden, mother, and crone. It is the most common Goddess symbol in Wicca, worn by high priestesses and placed on the front of a Book of Shadows. ### What is a witch's knot? A witch's knot is four pointed loops woven from a single unbroken line, often around a central circle, and it stands for protection, binding, and the four directions held as one. It comes from medieval European folk magic, where it was carved over doors to confuse harmful spirits, and it is the most popular witch symbol for tattoos and jewelry after the pentacle. ### What are the elemental symbols? Fire is an upright triangle, water is a downward triangle, air is an upright triangle with a horizontal line through it, and earth is a downward triangle with a line through it. They come from alchemy, and witches place them at the four quarters of a circle and carve them on candles by element. ### What is Hecate's wheel? Hecate's wheel, or strophalos, is a circle enclosing a three-sided labyrinth or triple spiral around a central point. It stands for Hecate, the Greek goddess of crossroads, witchcraft, and the moon, and comes from the Chaldean Oracles of the second century, where the strophalos was a spinning device used to call her. ### What is a sigil? A sigil is a symbol you design for one specific intention, usually by writing the intention out, removing repeated letters, and combining what is left into a single design. The word means "seal," and the modern method comes from Austin Osman Spare and chaos magic. Its power comes from the meaning you charge it with. ### What are 10 spiritual symbols and their meanings? Ten that cross traditions: the pentacle (elements in balance), the triple moon (the Goddess), the triquetra (three-in-one), the ankh (life), the Eye of Horus (protection and healing), the hamsa (protection from the evil eye), the tree of life (connection of all worlds), the spiral (growth and cycles), the ouroboros (eternity), and the lotus (rising pure from mud, in Hindu and Buddhist practice). ### How do I know if I have a witch's mark? You do not have one, because there is no such thing. The "witch's mark" was a mole, birthmark, scar, or extra nipple that witch-hunters in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries claimed was the devil's brand, and pricking it was used as evidence at trials. Everyone has moles. If a modern witch talks about a witch's mark, she usually means a symbol she has chosen to wear as her own sign, which is a different and much happier thing. The pentacle also names a tarot suit; our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) explains all 78 cards, Pentacles included. Many witches copy the symbols they use into a [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) or [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/), with a note on what each means to them. Our guides to both explain how. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Sun Meditation: A Nine-Chakra Solar Energy Ritual for Courage & Willpower](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chakra-sun-meditation/) **Published:** July 12, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-87448)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/the-solar-descent-a-9-chakra-sun-meditation) Why did we create this sun meditation? Well, there's a particular feeling that comes after standing in the noon sun with intention: a steadiness, a readiness, a sense that whatever's been frustrating you has quietly rearranged itself into a to-do list you can actually tackle. That feeling is what this practice is for. The Solar Descent is a sun meditation that moves the sun's energy through all nine of your chakras, including two most guides skip, using one simple movement repeated nine times. You don't need any experience, tools, or background in energy work. You need fifteen minutes, sunscreen, and a patch of sunlight. ## What Is Sun Meditation? Sun meditation is the practice of connecting with the sun's energy on purpose: standing in direct sunlight, focusing on its warmth, and guiding that energy through your body with breath and movement. In this nine-chakra version, called the Solar Descent, you pull sunlight down through each of your energy centers, from the soul star above your head to the earth star beneath your feet. To be clear about what it isn't: this is not sun gazing. You never look at the sun in this practice, not once, not briefly. Your eyes stay closed or resting gently toward the ground the entire time. The sun's warmth on your skin gives you everything you need to work with. ## The Spiritual Meaning of the Sun: Divine Masculine Energy Humans have honored the sun for about as long as we've been human. The Egyptians had Ra sailing his boat across the sky. The Greeks had Helios. The Romans celebrated Sol Invictus, the "unconquered sun." In Japan, the sun is Amaterasu, a goddess, which is a good reminder that solar energy has never belonged to one gender. Across nearly all of these traditions, the sun carries the same spiritual meaning: it's the energy of action. Vitality, courage, willpower, visibility, the strength to begin. In modern practice, this is often called divine masculine energy: the active, outward, initiating current. Its counterpart is lunar energy, the divine feminine: receptive, intuitive, reflective. Every person carries both, whatever their gender. Think of them less like categories and more like directions energy can move: solar pushes out into the world; lunar draws in and listens. The Solar Descent works deliberately with the first one. It's the practice to reach for when you need drive: when the goal is clear but the fire isn't lit yet. ## Solar Energy & Lunar Energy: Finding Your Energetic Baseline Here's where this article will tell you something most won't: don't rush to balance anything yet. A lot of guides treat solar and lunar energy like a recipe: a cup of sun, a cup of moon, stir until balanced. But you can't balance what you haven't measured. So for your first several sessions, just do the solar practice on its own and pay attention. How does solar energy actually feel in *your* body? Bright and focused? Warm and steady? A little revved up? Does it last an hour or all afternoon? Does anyone around you notice a difference before you do? That noticing is how you find your energetic baseline: your own normal, felt from the inside. It's some of the most useful information you'll ever gather about yourself, and no article can hand it to you. Once you know your baseline, balancing becomes obvious rather than theoretical: you'll feel when you're running hot and know it's time for lunar work, the same way you feel when you're thirsty. And if a session ever leaves you feeling *too* charged? There's a simple fix; you'll find it in the FAQ below. ## Before You Begin A Direct Sun Meditation: Timing, Sunscreen & Safety A few practical things, because working with the sun means respecting the sun. **Timing.** This practice is done at solar noon: the moment the sun is at its highest point in your sky. That's often not 12:00 on the clock (daylight saving time and your position in your time zone shift it), so search "solar noon" plus your city, and you'll have the exact minute in seconds. **Sunscreen.** Midday is when UV rays are strongest. Put sunscreen on before you head out, every time. Fifteen minutes of intention doesn't need to come with a sunburn. **Your eyes.** Never look directly at the sun. It can cause permanent eye damage in seconds. Keep your eyes closed or gaze softly toward the ground throughout the practice. **Your comfort.** Bring water if it's hot, stand in the grass if the pavement is baking, and if the heat becomes too much, step into the shade and finish there. The sun's energy doesn't vanish two feet into the shade, and no meditation is worth heat exhaustion. That's it. Everything else, the practice itself will teach you. ![a woman holding her hands overhead to grab the suns energy and absorb it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sun-meditation-header-280x280.jpg "sunmeditationheader Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/the-solar-descent-a-9-chakra-sun-meditation) No ratings yet ## The Solar Descent: A 9-Chakra Sun Meditation Quick Practice Guide Active Time15 minutes mins Total Time5 minutes mins ### Materials - Solar Noon - Sunscreen - Direct Sunlight ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions #### Prepare for meditation: - Put on sunscreen. Step outside and stand in direct sunlight, facing east. - Close your eyes or rest them in a soft downward gaze. Never look directly at the sun. - Take 3 slow breaths. Set your intention: "I open myself to the highest solar energy available to me." #### Learn the movement; you'll repeat it 9 times, once for each energy center: - Reach both arms up, palms open to the sun - Hold softly: feel warmth gather in your hands - Pull the light down into the energy center you're working with, moving your hands to that location. #### Repeat the movement for each chakra, moving downward: - Soul star (above your head) - Crown - Third eye - Throat - Heart - Solar plexus: linger here; when the warmth feels strong, say: "This is where the sun lives in me." - Sacral - Root - Earth star (Visualize this chakra, deep in the earth, beneath your feet) #### Seal in your meditation: - Rest both palms over your solar plexus, take one more breath, and thank the sun. - Feeling wired afterward? Place your palms on the earth and let the extra energy drain down. ### The Full Walkthrough Set aside about fifteen minutes around solar noon: the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky. That's often not 12:00 on the clock, so it helps to look up the exact solar noon time for your location. Before you head outside, put on sunscreen; midday is when UV rays are strongest. Then find a spot in direct sunlight and stand facing east, the direction of the rising sun and of new beginnings. Since the sun is directly overhead, the direction you face doesn't change the light you receive; facing east is simply symbolic. Let your eyes close, or rest them in a soft gaze toward the ground. This is not sun gazing; please never look directly at the sun. You'll be feeling the sun's energy rather than looking at it. **Ground and open.** Stand with your feet planted, bare on the earth if that's available to you. Take three slow breaths and simply notice the warmth already resting on your skin. When you feel ready, set your intention, silently or aloud: *I open myself to the highest solar energy available to me.* **Learn the movement.** The whole meditation is one simple movement, repeated nine times, once for each energy center, and it moves with your breath: 1. **Reach:** As you inhale, let both arms rise toward the sky, palms open to the sun. 2. **Gather:** Hold the breath softly. Feel the warmth on your skin, and let it slowly build in your hands, as if you were holding the sunlight in your palms. There's no rush; stay here until you notice something: warmth, pressure, or tingling. Whatever you feel is right for you. 3. **Pull down:** As you exhale, gently pull that gathered light down into the energy center you're working with, and let it settle. That's the whole movement. You'll repeat it nine times, moving down the center line of your body, from the star above your head to the star beneath your feet. ### The Nine Energy Centers 1. **Soul star:** about a hand's width above your crown. This is your highest self, your connection to spirit. Invite the sun's energy in here first. 2. **Crown:** the top of your head. Let the light settle into your crown chakra, connecting you directly to the sun's energy. 3. **Third eye:** the center of your forehead. Allow the light to gather here, supporting your clarity and intuition. 4. **Throat:** the hollow of your neck. Let the light rest in your throat chakra, supporting confident, honest self-expression. 5. **Heart:** the center of your chest. Pull the light into your heart chakra and let the warmth spread gently through your chest. 6. **Solar plexus:** just above your navel. *Take your time here.* This is the seat of your willpower, confidence, and personal power, the sun's namesake in your body. Spend longer on this one, and let the warmth build in your belly. When it feels strong, you're welcome to say, silently or aloud: *This is where the sun lives in me.* 7. **Sacral:** just below the navel. Let the light flow into your sacral chakra, warming your creativity and passion. 8. **Root:** the base of your spine. Settle the light here for stability and steady, grounded energy. 9. **Earth star:** about a hand's width beneath your feet, in the earth itself. On this final repetition, let the light travel down the full length of your body and anchor into the earth below you, gently grounding everything you've gathered. ### Seal the Work Bring both palms to rest over your solar plexus. Feel the full line of light running from the soul star above your head to the earth star beneath your feet. Take one more breath, and as you exhale, thank the sun in whatever words feel natural to you. Then, when you're ready, open your eyes. Take a moment to notice how you feel; you may want to remember this later. You may feel empowered, focused, and ready to take action on your goals. ## Why the Solar Plexus Is the Heart of This Practice Of the nine energy centers, one gets extra time in this meditation, and it's not an accident: the solar plexus, sitting just above your navel. In the yogic tradition, it's called *manipura*, "city of jewels," and it's understood as the seat of personal power: your willpower, your confidence, your ability to decide something and then actually do it. It's also, quite literally, named for the sun. When you pour solar energy anywhere in your body, this is the center that recognizes it first, like light returning to the place it came from. If your solar plexus has felt dim lately, if it's been hard to say no, hard to start things, hard to take up space, then give that sixth repetition all the time it wants. Let the warmth build in your belly until it genuinely feels like something is glowing there. That feeling is the entire point of the practice concentrated into one moment, and it's yours to return to any sunny day you like. ## After the Descent: What You Might Feel Every body is different, but here's my experience after performing the Solar Descent, and what you might watch for as you learn your own baseline. In my experience, the defining feeling is empowerment with a direction. Not vague positivity: focus. Things that felt frustrating before the practice resolved into clear, specific next steps, as if the sun burned off the fog between me and my to-do list. Drive, willpower, and the courage to act on goals I'd been circling: those are the signature effects of this working. And here's the honest part most articles skip: solar energy has a social signature. You may find yourself taking charge more: speaking up sooner, deciding faster, holding your ground more easily. It's not aggression, but the people around you might notice the shift before you do. That's not a malfunction; that's the divine masculine current doing exactly what it does. It's simply worth knowing about, because energy work you can feel is energy work worth doing deliberately. Notice all of it. Write it down if you're a journaling sort. This is your baseline forming. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does the sun give you energy? Spiritually, nearly every tradition on Earth has answered yes: the sun has been honored as the source of vitality and life force from ancient Egypt to modern energy work. Experientially, most of us feel the answer too: there's a reason you turn your face toward the sun on the first warm day of spring. This meditation simply takes that instinct and gives it structure and intention. ### I feel like I drank three cups of coffee. How do I turn this off? First: nothing went wrong. It just means you drew in more than your body wants to hold today. Kneel or sit and place your palms flat on the earth, then exhale slowly and imagine the extra energy draining down through your hands and feet into the ground. The earth can take it; that's what your earth star chakra is for. Drink some water, eat something, and next time, try fewer repetitions or a shorter gather. If you'd rather balance the charge than release it, the Lunar Ascent, this practice's moonlit counterpart, is made for exactly that. ### What is the soul star chakra? The soul star is an energy center located about a hand's width above your head, just above the crown chakra. It's considered a transpersonal chakra, meaning it sits outside the physical body, and it's associated with your highest self and your connection to spirit. It's the first stop in the Solar Descent because it's the point in your energy body closest to the sky. We're putting together a full guide to the soul star chakra; link coming soon. ### Can I do this on a cloudy day? Yes. The sun is still directly overhead at solar noon, whether you can see it or not, and you may find you can still feel its light and warmth through thin cloud. On heavily overcast days, you're welcome to practice anyway and treat it as a gentler session, or wait for the sun, if the full warmth is part of what you're seeking. There's no wrong answer. ### How is this different from sun gazing? Completely different, and the difference matters. Sun gazing involves looking toward the sun, which can permanently damage your eyes; we don't recommend it in any form. In the Solar Descent, your eyes stay closed or gaze softly at the ground for the entire practice. You connect with the sun through the warmth on your skin and the light gathered in your hands. You never need to see the sun to feel it. ## The Other Half of the Sky The Solar Descent is one half of a pair. Its counterpart, the Lunar Ascent, is performed when the moon is at its highest. Where the solar practice pulls light downward from the star above your head into the earth, the lunar practice rises the other way: cool, receptive energy drawn up from the earth star to the soul star. Sun by day, moon by night. Fire down, water up. But that's a practice for another article, and honestly, for after you've spent some time with this one. Learn what the sun feels like in your body first. Stand in the light at noon, pull it down through all nine centers, and notice who you are for the rest of the day. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [The White Light Decluttering Ritual: How to Remove Negative Energy From Your Home, One Item at a Time](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/white-light-decluttering-ritual/) **Published:** July 13, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Every object in your home holds energy. This white light decluttering ritual turns your next cleaning session into a house cleansing practice: release each item, fill the empty space with radiant light, and choose your color based on what you're calling in. **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-87472)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/the-white-light-decluttering-ritual) There's a reason your home feels different after you clean it, and it's not only the crisp, beautiful vacuum lines in the carpet. Every object in your space holds energy: the energy of the person who gave it to you, the season of life it belongs to, the version of you who bought it. When clutter builds up, that energy gathers with it, settling into the corners like a fog. Sometimes you can feel it the moment you walk through the door, and sometimes you only notice it once it lifts. Witches and spiritualists around the world have always known that cleaning is never just cleaning. Sweeping, washing, clearing, and releasing are some of the oldest magical acts there are; folk traditions across the world treat the broom as a ritual tool for good reason. This practice takes that old wisdom and turns your next decluttering session into a house cleansing ritual and energy cleansing practice in one, one beloved item at a time. It's the gentlest way we know to remove negative energy from your home, No tools required. No altar setup. Just you, your hands, and your intention. ## Signs Your Home Is Holding Negative Energy [![Close-up of hands folding a cream knitted blanket on a bed in a sunlit bedroom window.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hands-holding-sweater-1400x764.jpg "handsholdingsweater Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hands-holding-sweater.jpg)hands-holding-sweaterHow do you know your space is ready for this work? The symptoms of negative energy at home are usually gentle whispers rather than alarms. You might feel inexplicably tired the moment you walk into a certain room, even after a full night's rest. Maybe there's a corner you avoid without quite knowing why, a closet you keep closed, a drawer you'd rather not open. Guests linger in some rooms and drift quickly out of others. Arguments seem to spark in the same spot again and again. None of this means anything is wrong with you or your home. It simply means energy has gathered where things have gathered, and it's ready to move. That's not a problem; that's an invitation. ![Sunlit rustic bedroom with a wooden shelf, potted plant, and folded towels beside a bed with blush linens.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/warm-light-bedroom-shelf-280x280.png "warmlightbedroomshelf Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/the-white-light-decluttering-ritual) No ratings yet ## The White Light Decluttering Ritual As you declutter, work slowly and deliberately, one object at a time. Every time you remove something from your space, fill the void it leaves behind with white light charged with your intention. The light is the vehicle; your intention is the magic riding inside it. Together, they transform an ordinary chore into a spell you cast with your own two hands. Total Time10 minutes mins ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - **Ground**. Stand in the room you're about to clear. Take three slow breaths. Feel your feet on the floor. Set a simple intention, something like: As I release what no longer serves this space, I make room for what does. ![Person standing barefoot in a sunlit living room, facing a large window with greenery outside.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ground-barefoot-living-room-733x400.png "groundbarefootlivingroom Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - **Feel**. Pick up one item. Just one. An old sweater. A stack of papers. The mug you never use. Hold it for a moment and notice it fully: its weight, its texture, the memories attached to it. You don't need to force gratitude or grief. Just witness it. ![Close-up of hands folding a cream knitted blanket on a bed in a sunlit bedroom window.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hands-holding-sweater-733x400.jpg "handsholdingsweater Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - **Release**. Decide its path: donate, toss, recycle, or relocate. Trust your first instinct; your intuition usually knows before your mind catches up. ![Box with folded towels and blankets on a wooden floor near an open front door, sunlight streaming in, and potted plant nearby.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/donation-box-front-door-733x400.jpg "donationboxfrontdoor Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - **Illuminate**. Now, the magic. As you move the item out of its spot, visualize the space it occupied filling with radiant white light, as if the item left a glowing imprint behind. That old jacket comes off the hanger? See white light pour into the empty space where it hung. The pile of clothes leaves the chair? Watch the light bloom there, bright and clean. ![Sunlit rustic bedroom with a wooden shelf, potted plant, and folded towels beside a bed with blush linens.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/warm-light-bedroom-shelf-733x400.png "warmlightbedroomshelf Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - **Radiate**. Here's the beautiful part. That light doesn't stay contained in one small spot. With each exhale, visualize it softly expanding: drifting outward, dissolving into the air, filling the corners of the room with luminous, good energy. Every item you remove releases a little more. By the time you finish a single shelf, the whole room is humming. - **Seal**. When you're done for the day (even if that's just one drawer; one drawer counts), stand in the room again. See it glowing with all the light you've poured into it. Say, out loud or in your heart: This space is clear. This space is mine. So mote it be, or whatever closing feels true to you. ![Cozy bedroom scene with a lit candle on a wooden shelf, a potted plant, folded towels, and a bed with red linens in blue lighting.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blue-light-bedroom-733x400.jpg "bluelightbedroom Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") That's it. That's the whole ritual. Simple enough to do on a random Tuesday, powerful enough to shift the entire feeling of your home. ## Why White Light? White is the universal color of purity, clarity, and peace, and in candle magic it's known as the all-purpose color: the one that can stand in for any other intention. That's exactly why it's the default for this practice. White light cleanses, protects, and resets; it's the same energy witches call on for white light protection work, and it leaves a space feeling like fresh linen and open windows. If you're new to visualization work, start with white and stay there as long as you like. It will never steer you wrong. But once the practice feels natural, you can go deeper. ## Choose Your Color, Choose Your Intention Here's where this ritual becomes truly yours: the light doesn't have to be white. [![Cozy bedroom scene with a lit candle on a wooden shelf, a potted plant, folded towels, and a bed with red linens in blue lighting.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blue-light-bedroom-1400x764.jpg "bluelightbedroom Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blue-light-bedroom.jpg)blue-light-bedroomJust as witches choose candle colors to match their intentions, you can choose the color of the light you pour into your home based on what you're calling in. Think about your goals for the day, the week, or the season of life your home is entering. Then declutter in that color. Clearing out your home office before a big career push? Fill those empty spaces with gold. Releasing an old relationship's belongings? Let pink light soothe what's tender. Preparing your home for a fresh financial chapter? Green, every time. Here's your palette: - **White**: Purification, clarity, peace, and new beginnings. The all-purpose light, perfect for any room and any intention. - **Black**: Protection and banishing. Visualize black light absorbing negativity as you clear items tied to hard memories, then follow with white to refill the space. Powerful for energetic deep-cleans. - **Red**: Passion, courage, strength, and vitality. Beautiful for the bedroom, or any space where you want to feel bold and alive. Explore how red fuels renewal in our [red candle healing spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/red-candle-healing-spell/). - **Pink**: Gentle love, self-love, harmony, and emotional healing. Ideal when you're clearing a space after heartbreak, or simply want your home to hold you more softly. - **Orange**: Creativity, motivation, and momentum. Flood your studio, craft room, or kitchen with orange light when you're ready to get unstuck. - **Yellow**: Joy, success, and happiness. Wonderful for living rooms and shared spaces where you want laughter to live. - **Green**: Prosperity, abundance, and growth. The color of money magic and thriving things. Fill your workspace or entryway with green light to invite abundance in; our [4 candle money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/candles-money-spell/) works with this same earthy energy. - **Blue**: Calm, communication, and truth. Perfect for bedrooms, bathrooms, and anywhere you go to exhale. Learn more in our guide to [blue candle meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/blue-candle-meanings/). - **Purple**: Intuition, spiritual insight, and connection to the divine. Fill your meditation corner, altar space, or reading nook with violet light. - **Gold**: Success, achievement, and solar energy. For the spaces where you build your ambitions. - **Silver**: Dreams, intuition, and lunar energy. Lovely for bedside tables and moonlit windowsills. - **Grey**: Balance and neutrality. When life feels chaotic and you need your home to be the steady middle ground. Want the full story behind each color, its history, and how to pair it with candle work? Our complete [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) goes deep on every hue. And remember: you can layer colors room by room. Green light in the office, blue in the bedroom, yellow in the kitchen. Your home becomes a living spell, each room charged with its own purpose. ## A Few Gentle Truths Before You Begin **You don't have to finish.** One drawer filled with light is a complete ritual. Magic doesn't grade you on square footage. **Some items will be hard to release.** That's not a failure of the practice; that's the practice working. Hold the item, thank it if you want to, and let the light do the rest. [![Box with folded towels and blankets on a wooden floor near an open front door, sunlight streaming in, and potted plant nearby.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/donation-box-front-door-1400x764.jpg "donationboxfrontdoor Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/donation-box-front-door.jpg)donation-box-front-door**Your visualization doesn't need to be vivid.** If you can't "see" the light clearly, simply knowing it's there is enough. Intention is the engine; the imagery is just the steering wheel. **Repeat as often as your home asks you to.** Energy, like dust, gathers. Whenever you want to get rid of negative energy in your home, whether that's a seasonal deep cleanse or a quick reset after a hard week, this ritual is here waiting for you. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do you remove negative energy from your home? Decluttering with intention is one of the simplest ways. As you remove each unwanted item, visualize the empty space filling with white light, then let that light expand to fill the room. The physical release and the energetic renewal happen together, which is what makes this ritual so effective. ### What are the signs of negative energy in a house? Common signs include feeling drained in certain rooms, avoiding specific corners or closets without knowing why, guests leaving quickly, and tension that sparks in the same spot again and again. These are invitations to cleanse, not causes for worry. ### Do I need candles, sage, or other tools for this house cleansing ritual? No. This ritual asks only for your hands, your breath, and your intention. If you love working with tools, you can absolutely light a candle in your chosen color while you work, but the visualization alone carries the magic. ### Can I use a color other than white light? Yes, and we encourage it once the practice feels natural. Choose your light color the way you'd choose a candle color: green for abundance, blue for calm, pink for self-love, black for protection. Match the color to your intention for the room. ### How often should I cleanse my home this way? As often as your home asks. Many witches do a deep white light decluttering at the change of seasons and quick single-drawer resets whenever a space starts to feel heavy. There's no wrong rhythm; trust what you feel when you walk through the door. ## Your Home Is Listening Every object you release makes a small, honest statement to the universe: *I am making room.* Room for peace, for prosperity, for love, for whatever color of light you've chosen to pour into the empty spaces. So the next time your home feels heavy, don't dread the decluttering. Light up your hands, pick up the first item, and begin. You're not just cleaning. You're casting. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** color magic, decluttering, energy cleansing, home rituals, house cleansing, Mindfulness, negative energy, white light --- ### [Planetary Squares: The Seven Magic Squares of the Planets and How to Use Them](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/planetary-squares/) **Published:** October 2, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Planetary squares are seven magic squares, one for each classical planet, where every row, column and diagonal adds up to the same number. Practitioners trace words or numbers across them to make sigils. **Content:** Planetary squares are seven magic squares, one for each of the seven classical planets, where every row, every column and both diagonals add up to the same number. Practitioners trace a word, a name or a set of numbers across a square to make a sigil that carries that planet's kind of energy, such as Venus for love or Jupiter for money and growth. You can try it right now with our free [planetary square sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/), or read on for the history, the seven squares and how to draw one by hand. ## What Are Planetary Squares? A planetary square is a [magic square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_square) given to one of the seven planets that people could see without a telescope: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury and the Moon. Each square uses every whole number from 1 up to its size squared, once each. Saturn's 3 × 3 square uses 1 to 9, and the Moon's 9 × 9 square uses 1 to 81. The number every line adds up to is called the magic sum. Saturn's is 15, and the Moon's is 369. The total of every number on the square is another traditional number of that planet, so the Sun is tied to 111 (its magic sum) and 666 (its total). You will also see planetary squares called kameas, from a Hebrew word for an amulet. Our [witchcraft glossary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-planetary-square) has short entries for kamea, magic square, planetary seal and the other terms on this page. ## Where Planetary Squares Come From The oldest known magic square is the [Luoshu Square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luoshu_Square) of ancient China, a 3 × 3 grid with the same numbers as Saturn's square. Scholars in the medieval Islamic world studied magic squares in depth and used them on talismans, and the idea of pairing seven squares with the seven planets reached Europe through that work. The set most people use today was printed by [Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Cornelius_Agrippa) in 1533, in Book II of his [*Three Books of Occult Philosophy*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Books_of_Occult_Philosophy). Agrippa gave each planet its square, its magic sum and total, a seal, and the names of a good intelligence and a troublesome spirit tied to the same numbers. He also listed what each table was said to do when engraved at a good time for its planet, and what it did at a bad time. Later magicians, including the [Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermetic_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn), used his squares to draw sigils of names, and that is the method most practitioners follow now. ## The Seven Planetary Squares and What Each One Is For The squares grow by one row for each planet, in the old order of the planets from slowest to fastest: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury and the Moon. These are Agrippa's versions. Some books show the same squares flipped or turned, which turns any sigil drawn on them too. ### Magic Square of Saturn (3 × 3) | 4 | 9 | 2 | |---|---|---| | 3 | 5 | 7 | | 8 | 1 | 6 | The magic square of Saturn as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 15.Saturn's square is the smallest. Every line adds up to 15, and all nine numbers add up to 45. Practitioners turn to it for slow, serious work: setting boundaries, protection, ending something that has run its course, breaking a habit and sticking with a long goal. Its day is Saturday and its metal is lead. Agrippa wrote that, made at a good hour, it helped with safe childbirth and made its bearer safe and powerful. ### Magic Square of Jupiter (4 × 4) | 4 | 14 | 15 | 1 | |---|---|---|---| | 9 | 7 | 6 | 12 | | 5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | | 16 | 2 | 3 | 13 | The magic square of Jupiter as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 34.Jupiter's lines each add up to 34, and the whole square adds up to 136. This is the square many practitioners reach for when they want something to grow: money, opportunities, luck, a fair legal outcome or a step up at work. Its day is Thursday and its metal is tin, though Agrippa himself had the table engraved on silver. He wrote that it brought gain and riches, favor and love, and peace with others. ### Magic Square of Mars (5 × 5) | 11 | 24 | 7 | 20 | 3 | |---|---|---|---|---| | 4 | 12 | 25 | 8 | 16 | | 17 | 5 | 13 | 21 | 9 | | 10 | 18 | 1 | 14 | 22 | | 23 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 15 | The magic square of Mars as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 65.Mars's lines add up to 65, and the square totals 325. It carries drive and nerve, so practitioners use it for courage, the push to start something hard, competition, standing their ground and cutting ties. Its day is Tuesday and its metal is iron. Agrippa wrote that it made its bearer strong in disputes and lawsuits and victorious over enemies. ### Magic Square of the Sun (6 × 6) | 6 | 32 | 3 | 34 | 35 | 1 | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | 7 | 11 | 27 | 28 | 8 | 30 | | 19 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 24 | | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 13 | | 25 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 26 | 12 | | 36 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 31 | The magic square of the Sun as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 111.Every line of the Sun's square adds up to 111, and all 36 numbers add up to 666. That total surprises a lot of people. Here, 666 is simply the sum of the numbers 1 through 36, and it was a solar number in this tradition long before most readers met the [number of the beast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Number_of_the_beast). Practitioners use the Sun's square for success, confidence, recognition, career goals and a bright, warm spirit. Its day is Sunday and its metal is gold. Agrippa wrote that it made its bearer well known, well liked and successful in their work. ### Magic Square of Venus (7 × 7) | 22 | 47 | 16 | 41 | 10 | 35 | 4 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 5 | 23 | 48 | 17 | 42 | 11 | 29 | | 30 | 6 | 24 | 49 | 18 | 36 | 12 | | 13 | 31 | 7 | 25 | 43 | 19 | 37 | | 38 | 14 | 32 | 1 | 26 | 44 | 20 | | 21 | 39 | 8 | 33 | 2 | 27 | 45 | | 46 | 15 | 40 | 9 | 34 | 3 | 28 | The magic square of Venus as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 175.Venus's lines add up to 175, and the square totals 1,225. It is the square for what brings people together: love, friendship, beauty, art and music, self-love and making peace after a quarrel. Its day is Friday and its metal is [copper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/copper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=planetary-squares). Agrippa wrote that it brought harmony and love and put an end to quarrels. ### Magic Square of Mercury (8 × 8) | 8 | 58 | 59 | 5 | 4 | 62 | 63 | 1 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 49 | 15 | 14 | 52 | 53 | 11 | 10 | 56 | | 41 | 23 | 22 | 44 | 45 | 19 | 18 | 48 | | 32 | 34 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 38 | 39 | 25 | | 40 | 26 | 27 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 33 | | 17 | 47 | 46 | 20 | 21 | 43 | 42 | 24 | | 9 | 55 | 54 | 12 | 13 | 51 | 50 | 16 | | 64 | 2 | 3 | 61 | 60 | 6 | 7 | 57 | The magic square of Mercury as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 260.Mercury's lines add up to 260, and the square totals 2,080. It suits the quick, clever parts of life: speaking and writing well, study and exams, business deals, travel and messages. Its day is Wednesday. Its traditional metal is quicksilver, which is toxic, so practitioners draw Mercury's square on paper or parchment instead. Agrippa wrote that it brought gain and helped memory, understanding and divination. ### Magic Square of the Moon (9 × 9) | 37 | 78 | 29 | 70 | 21 | 62 | 13 | 54 | 5 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 6 | 38 | 79 | 30 | 71 | 22 | 63 | 14 | 46 | | 47 | 7 | 39 | 80 | 31 | 72 | 23 | 55 | 15 | | 16 | 48 | 8 | 40 | 81 | 32 | 64 | 24 | 56 | | 57 | 17 | 49 | 9 | 41 | 73 | 33 | 65 | 25 | | 26 | 58 | 18 | 50 | 1 | 42 | 74 | 34 | 66 | | 67 | 27 | 59 | 10 | 51 | 2 | 43 | 75 | 35 | | 36 | 68 | 19 | 60 | 11 | 52 | 3 | 44 | 76 | | 77 | 28 | 69 | 20 | 61 | 12 | 53 | 4 | 45 | The magic square of the Moon as printed by Agrippa. Every line adds up to 369.The Moon's square is the largest. Its lines add up to 369, and all 81 numbers total 3,321. Practitioners use it for the inner life and the home: dreams, intuition, psychic work, feelings, family and safe travel. Its day is Monday and its metal is silver. Agrippa wrote that it made its bearer pleasant and well liked and kept them safe on a journey. ## Which Planetary Square Should You Use? Pick the planet that rules your goal. If two planets both fit, go with the one that feels closest to what you want; there is no wrong pick between two good matches. | Your goal | Square | Day | |---|---|---| | Love, friendship, beauty, making up | Venus | Friday | | Money, growth, luck, legal matters | Jupiter | Thursday | | Courage, drive, competition | Mars | Tuesday | | Success, confidence, recognition | Sun | Sunday | | Study, writing, business, travel | Mercury | Wednesday | | Dreams, intuition, home and family | Moon | Monday | | Protection, boundaries, endings, habits | Saturn | Saturday | For the strongest timing, many practitioners draw the sigil on the planet's day and during its hour. Our [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) shows when the hour of Venus, Jupiter or any other planet falls in your town today. ## How to Make a Sigil on a Planetary Square You make a planetary square sigil by turning your goal into numbers, finding each number on the square and joining them with one line. Here is the method step by step. 1. Choose the square of the planet that rules your goal. 2. Turn your goal into numbers. Write a word or short phrase and give each letter a number, such as A=1, B=2 through Z=26, or use numbers that already matter to your goal, like a date or an amount. 3. Make every number fit the square. If a number is bigger than the square's highest number, add its digits together until it fits. On Saturn's square, which stops at 9, the letter P (16) becomes 1 + 6 = 7. 4. Find your first number on the square and draw a small open circle on it. Then draw a straight line to each next number, in order. 5. Finish on the last number with a short bar across the line or a filled dot, so you can see where the sigil ends. Here is a worked example. The word LOVE on the Venus square becomes L=12, O=15, V=22 and E=5. Every number already fits, because Venus's square runs to 49. The line starts at 12 on the right side of the third row, crosses to 15 near the bottom left, climbs to 22 in the top-left corner and drops one cell to 5. The finished shape is your sigil. Copy it on its own, or keep the faint grid behind it the way old talismans do. If you would rather let the tool do the tracing, the [planetary square sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/) draws it as you type and lets you save it as an image. Older magicians used [gematria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gematria), the Hebrew letter values, and reduced big numbers by dropping zeros, so 200 became 2. Your English-letter sigil will look different from the sigils in old books, and it does not need to match them. What matters is that you use one method and stick with it. ## Planetary Seals, Intelligences and Spirits Each planetary square also has a seal, a single symbol that stands for the planet as a whole. Traditionally, a seal's lines are said to touch every number on its square. Agrippa printed a seal for each planet along with sigils for its intelligence and its spirit, whose names add up to the planet's numbers. The seals are often engraved on planetary talismans next to a personal sigil. The intelligences and spirits belong to ceremonial magic and are best learned from books and teachers within that tradition before you work with them. A personal sigil on a square needs none of them. ## How to Charge and Use a Planetary Square Sigil Most practitioners charge the sigil after drawing it, then let it work in the background. Our guide on [how to charge a sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-do-you-charge-a-sigil/) covers the main ways, from breath and candle flame to moonlight. A few ways to use a planetary square sigil: - Carve it into a candle in the planet's color, such as green or pink for Venus or royal blue for Jupiter, and light it on the planet's day. - Draw it on a talisman disk or a square of paper and keep it in your wallet, under your pillow or on your altar. - Engrave or paint it on the planet's metal, such as a copper disk for Venus or a silver charm for the Moon. - Draw it inside your [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) with the date and the planet, so you can look back on how the working went. There are [17 more ways to use sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/unique-ways-to-use-sigils/) if you want ideas beyond these. Planetary squares sit alongside the other sigil methods in our guide to the [types of sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/). If letters feel more natural to you than numbers, the [Witch's Wheel sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/) builds a sigil from a phrase on a lettered wheel instead. The squares are about 500 years old in this form and much older as an idea. Every time you trace a line across one, you are using the same grids that filled the notebooks of Renaissance magicians, with your own words written into them. ## Planetary Squares FAQ ### What are planetary squares? Planetary squares are seven magic squares, one for each classical planet, where every row, column and diagonal adds up to the same number. Practitioners trace words or numbers across them to make sigils tied to that planet. ### Why does the magic square of the Sun add up to 666? The Sun's square holds the numbers 1 through 36, and those numbers add up to 666. In this tradition 666 is a solar number. It has no tie to the number of the beast on the Sun's square. ### What is a kamea? Kamea is another name for a planetary square. The word comes from the Hebrew for an amulet, and it is also spelled qamea. ### What is the magic square of Saturn used for? Saturn's 3 × 3 square is used for boundaries, protection, endings, breaking habits and long-term goals. Every line adds up to 15. ### Which planetary square is for money? Jupiter's 4 × 4 square is the usual choice for money, growth and luck. Every line adds up to 34, and its day is Thursday. ### Which planetary square is for love? Venus's 7 × 7 square is the usual choice for love, friendship and harmony. Every line adds up to 175, and its day is Friday. ### Who created the planetary squares? Magic squares go back to ancient China, and scholars in the medieval Islamic world paired them with the planets. Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa printed the version most people use today in 1533. ### Can I use English letters on a planetary square? Yes. Many practitioners give each letter a number, such as A=1 through Z=26, and add the digits of any number that is too big for the square. The old books used Hebrew letter values, so the shapes will differ. ### What is the difference between a planetary seal and a sigil? A planetary seal stands for the planet as a whole and stays the same for everyone. A sigil is drawn from a specific word or name, so yours is unique to your goal. ### Do I have to engrave the square on metal? No. Agrippa described engraving on metal plates, but paper, parchment, candles and wood are all common today. Mercury's metal is quicksilver, which is toxic, so always use paper for Mercury. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Full Moon Names by Month: What Each Full Moon Is Called and Why](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) **Published:** January 11, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Full moon names are the traditional names for each month's full moon, from the Wolf Moon in January to the Cold Moon in December. Here is what each one is named for, how to work with it, and the next dates. **Content:** Full moon names are the traditional names given to each month's full moon, like the Wolf Moon in January, the Strawberry Moon in June and the Cold Moon in December. Most of the names used in North America today come from old farmers' almanacs and are tied to what was happening in nature that month. The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on **Monday, October 26, 2026**, followed by the Beaver Moon on **November 24**, which is also a [supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/). ## Full Moon Names by Month Each month's full moon takes the name of the month it falls in, so the name stays the same from year to year even though the date changes. | Month | Full moon name | Other names | Named for | |---|---|---|---| | January | Wolf Moon | Moon After Yule, Ice Moon | Wolves heard howling in the deep of winter | | February | Snow Moon | Hunger Moon, Storm Moon | The heaviest snows of the year | | March | Worm Moon | Sap Moon, Lenten Moon | Earthworms appearing as the ground thaws | | April | Pink Moon | Egg Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon | Pink wild phlox, one of the first spring flowers | | May | Flower Moon | Milk Moon, Planting Moon | Flowers blooming everywhere | | June | Strawberry Moon | Rose Moon, Honey Moon | The short strawberry harvest | | July | Buck Moon | Hay Moon, Thunder Moon | New antlers growing on male deer | | August | Sturgeon Moon | Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon | Sturgeon running in the Great Lakes | | September | Harvest Moon | Corn Moon, Barley Moon | Bright moonlight for bringing in the crops | | October | Hunter's Moon | Travel Moon, Blood Moon | Hunting and storing meat before winter | | November | Beaver Moon | Frost Moon, Mourning Moon | Beavers building their winter lodges | | December | Cold Moon | Long Night Moon, Moon Before Yule | The long, cold nights near the winter solstice | The Harvest Moon is the exception to the month rule. It is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox on September 22 or 23, so in some years it falls in October, and that year's September full moon is called the Corn Moon instead. ## What Each Full Moon Is Named For Here is the story behind each name, what many practitioners like to work on under that moon, and its next date. ### January: Wolf Moon The Wolf Moon is named for the wolves people heard howling during the long nights of midwinter, and older almanacs also call it the Moon After Yule. Many practitioners use it for protection spells, family and close friendships, and finding inner strength in the coldest part of the year. Next Wolf Moon: [Friday, January 22, 2027, 7:17 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-01-22T07:17), a supermoon. ### February: Snow Moon The Snow Moon is named for February's heavy snowfall, and the Hunger Moon name comes from the time of year when stored food ran low. It suits rest, cleansing and quiet planning for spring. Next Snow Moon: [Saturday, February 20, 2027, 6:23 PM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-02-20T18:23), also a supermoon. ### March: Worm Moon The Worm Moon is named for the earthworms that show up as the ground thaws, a sign that spring is close. It is a good moon for new beginnings, clearing out winter clutter and planning a garden; our [moon phase gardening calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/moon-phase-gardening-a-calendar/) picks up from there. Next Worm Moon: [Monday, March 22, 2027, 6:44 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-03-22T06:44). ### April: Pink Moon The Pink Moon does not turn pink. It is named for [moss phlox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlox_subulata), a pink wildflower native to the eastern and central United States that blooms in early spring. Many practitioners use it for growth, self-love and fresh starts. Next Pink Moon: [Tuesday, April 20, 2027, 6:27 PM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-04-20T18:27). ### May: Flower Moon The Flower Moon is named for the flowers blooming everywhere by late spring. It is a favorite for beauty, love, fertility of all kinds and abundance spells, and for gathering flowers to dry for later work. Next Flower Moon: [Thursday, May 20, 2027, 6:59 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-05-20T06:59), which is also a seasonal blue moon. ### June: Strawberry Moon The Strawberry Moon is named for the short season when wild strawberries ripen. It suits love, friendship, gratitude and sweetening spells, and it often falls close to the summer solstice. Next Strawberry Moon: [Friday, June 18, 2027, 8:44 PM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-06-18T20:44). ### July: Buck Moon The Buck Moon is named for the new antlers that male deer grow in early summer. Many practitioners use it for confidence, courage and steady progress toward a goal. Next Buck Moon: [Sunday, July 18, 2027, 11:45 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-07-18T11:45). ### August: Sturgeon Moon The Sturgeon Moon is named for the large sturgeon that were easiest to catch in the Great Lakes and nearby lakes in late summer. It suits patience, persistence and money spells that build slowly. Next Sturgeon Moon: [Tuesday, August 17, 2027, 3:29 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-08-17T03:29). ### September: Harvest Moon The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. For several nights around it, the Moon rises soon after sunset, which once gave farmers extra light to bring in the crops. It is a natural time for gratitude, sharing food and gathering herbs; see our [Harvest Moon guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-harvest-moon-activities/) for ideas. Next Harvest Moon: [Wednesday, September 15, 2027, 7:03 PM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-09-15T19:03). ### October: Hunter's Moon The Hunter's Moon is the full moon after the Harvest Moon, named for the hunting and storing of meat before winter. It falls close to [Samhain](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/), so many practitioners use it for protection, honoring ancestors and getting ready for the dark half of the year. Next Hunter's Moon: [Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:12 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-26T00:12), late on the night of October 25. ### November: Beaver Moon The Beaver Moon is named for the time of year when beavers finish their lodges and settle in for winter, and when trappers set their traps before the water froze. It suits home blessings, finishing projects and preparing for the season ahead. Next Beaver Moon: [Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 9:53 AM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-24T09:53), a supermoon. ### December: Cold Moon The Cold Moon is named for the long, freezing nights of early winter, and it is also called the Long Night Moon because it falls near the winter solstice. Many practitioners use it for rest, reflection and [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-yule/) celebrations. Next Cold Moon: [Wednesday, December 23, 2026, 8:28 PM ET](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-23T20:28), the closest supermoon of 2026. ## Full Moon Dates and Times for 2026 and 2027 The next full moon is the Hunter's Moon on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 12:12 AM Eastern Time, which is late on the night of Sunday, October 25. Here is every full moon through the end of 2027, with its North American name and the sign the Moon is in. Four of them are supermoons, when the Moon is at its closest to Earth. Tap a date to see the whole sky at that moment. | Full moon (Eastern Time) | Name | Moon sign | |---|---|---| | [Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 12:12 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-26T00:12) | Hunter's Moon | Taurus | | [Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:53 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-24T09:53) | Beaver Moon ([supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/)) | Gemini | | [Wed, Dec 23, 2026, 8:28 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-23T20:28) | Cold Moon ([supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/)) | Cancer | | [Fri, Jan 22, 2027, 7:17 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-01-22T07:17) | Wolf Moon ([supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/)) | Leo | | [Sat, Feb 20, 2027, 6:23 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-02-20T18:23) | Snow Moon ([supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/)) | Virgo | | [Mon, Mar 22, 2027, 6:44 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-03-22T06:44) | Worm Moon | Libra | | [Tue, Apr 20, 2027, 6:27 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-04-20T18:27) | Pink Moon | Scorpio | | [Thu, May 20, 2027, 6:59 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-05-20T06:59) | Flower Moon | Scorpio | | [Fri, Jun 18, 2027, 8:44 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-06-18T20:44) | Strawberry Moon | Sagittarius | | [Sun, Jul 18, 2027, 11:45 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-07-18T11:45) | Buck Moon | Capricorn | | [Tue, Aug 17, 2027, 3:29 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-08-17T03:29) | Sturgeon Moon | Aquarius | | [Wed, Sep 15, 2027, 7:03 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-09-15T19:03) | Harvest Moon | Pisces | | [Fri, Oct 15, 2027, 9:47 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-10-15T09:47) | Hunter's Moon | Aries | | [Sat, Nov 13, 2027, 10:26 PM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-11-13T22:26) | Beaver Moon | Taurus | | [Mon, Dec 13, 2027, 11:09 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-12-13T11:09) | Cold Moon | Gemini | Times come from the [US Naval Observatory](https://aa.usno.navy.mil/data/MoonPhases) and are shown in Eastern Time, so the date can be a day earlier or later where you live. The [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows the phase for every night of the month. ## Where Full Moon Names Come From The full moon names most people know today were popularized by American farmers' almanacs in the 1900s. The 1937 *Maine Farmers' Almanac* printed a list it said came from "our early English ancestors," including the Wolf Moon, Harvest Moon and Hunter's Moon, and later almanacs spread the full set ([Wikipedia: Full moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_moon)). Some names have older roots. In 1778, the explorer Jonathan Carver recorded a list of lunar months that included Worm, Flower, Buck, Sturgeon, Beaver, Cold and Snow, and the Harvest Moon and Hunter's Moon appear in English writing from the early 1700s. Almanacs often describe the names as Native American, but the story is more complicated. Many Native nations do have their own names for the moons of the year, and they differ from nation to nation and region to region. Those names and their meanings are best learned from people within each nation, who share them on their own terms. ## Special Full Moons: Blue, Blood, Harvest and Supermoons A few full moons get extra names because of when or how they happen. - **Blue moon:** the second full moon in a calendar month, or by the older rule, the third full moon in a season that has four. The calendar meaning comes from a 1946 magazine article that misread the old almanac rule ([Wikipedia: Blue moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon)). The next seasonal blue moon is the Flower Moon on May 20, 2027, and the next calendar blue moon is December 31, 2028. - **Blood moon:** a full moon during a total lunar eclipse, when Earth's shadow turns the Moon a deep red ([Wikipedia: Lunar eclipse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse)). The name is also an old nickname for the Hunter's Moon. The next total lunar eclipse is December 31, 2028, and it happens during daytime in North America. - **Supermoon:** a full moon at or near the Moon's closest point to Earth. The next four are November 24 and December 23, 2026, and January 22 and February 20, 2027. Our [supermoon guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/) has the details. - **Harvest Moon:** the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, which can fall in September or October. ## Full Moon Names in the Southern Hemisphere In the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons are flipped, so many people there shift the names by six months to match what is happening outside. That makes the Wolf Moon a July full moon, and the Strawberry Moon a December one. | Month | Southern Hemisphere name | |---|---| | January | Buck Moon | | February | Sturgeon Moon | | March | Harvest Moon | | April | Hunter's Moon | | May | Beaver Moon | | June | Cold Moon | | July | Wolf Moon | | August | Snow Moon | | September | Worm Moon | | October | Pink Moon | | November | Flower Moon | | December | Strawberry Moon | ## How to Work With Any Full Moon Whatever its name, every full moon is traditionally a time for gratitude, release and charging your tools. Many practitioners make [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), set crystals in the moonlight, or write down what they are ready to let go of. For more ideas, see [13 things to do during a full moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/), and use the [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) to see each night's phase and sign. ## Full Moon Names FAQ ### What is this month's full moon called? Each month has its own full moon name, listed in the table at the top of this page. In 2026, October's full moon is the Hunter's Moon on October 26, November's is the Beaver Moon on November 24, and December's is the Cold Moon on December 23. ### Why do full moons have names? Full moons were named to keep track of the seasons. Each name points to something happening in nature that month, like snow in February or ripe strawberries in June. ### What is the full moon in November called? The November full moon is called the Beaver Moon. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, November 24, at 9:53 AM Eastern Time, and it is also a supermoon. ### What is the Beaver Moon named for? The Beaver Moon is named for the time of year when beavers finish building their winter lodges, and when trappers once set their traps before the rivers froze. ### What is the difference between the Harvest Moon and the Hunter's Moon? The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, and the Hunter's Moon is the full moon right after it. In 2026, the Harvest Moon was September 26 and the Hunter's Moon is October 26. ### When is the next blue moon? The next blue moon by the seasonal rule is May 20, 2027. The next blue moon by the calendar rule, the second full moon in one month, is December 31, 2028. ### What is a blood moon? A blood moon is a full moon during a total lunar eclipse, when the Moon turns red in Earth's shadow. The next total lunar eclipse is December 31, 2028. ### Are full moon names Native American? Some are linked to Native American traditions, but the list most people use today was popularized by American farmers' almanacs. Native nations have their own moon names, which vary by nation and are best learned from the nations themselves. ### Do full moon names change in the Southern Hemisphere? Many people in the Southern Hemisphere shift the names by six months to match their seasons, so January's full moon there is often called the Buck Moon. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Supermoon 2026: What a Supermoon Is and When to See the Next One](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/) **Published:** October 2, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A supermoon is a full moon that happens when the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth. The next supermoons are November 24 and December 23, 2026, and December's is the closest full moon of the year. **Content:** A supermoon is a full moon that happens when the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth, so it looks a little bigger and brighter than usual. The next supermoons are on **Tuesday, November 24, 2026**, and **Wednesday, December 23, 2026**, and December's is the closest full moon of the whole year. ## When Is the Next Supermoon? The next supermoon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 9:53 AM Eastern. After that come the Cold Moon on December 23, then two more in early 2027. | Full moon (ET) | Name | Distance from Earth | Moon sign | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 9:53 AM | [Beaver Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) | 224,169 miles (360,765 km) | Gemini | [See the sky](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-24T09:53) | | Wed, Dec 23, 2026, 8:28 PM | [Cold Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) | 221,667 miles (356,738 km) | Cancer | [See the sky](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-23T20:28) | | Fri, Jan 22, 2027, 7:17 AM | [Wolf Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) | 222,230 miles (357,644 km) | Leo | [See the sky](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-01-22T07:17) | | Sat, Feb 20, 2027, 6:23 PM | [Snow Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/) | 225,748 miles (363,306 km) | Virgo | [See the sky](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2027-02-20T18:23) | The first supermoon of 2026 was the Wolf Moon on January 3. October's Hunter's Moon on October 26 comes close, but it falls just outside the usual cutoff, so most lists leave it out. The best time to look is at moonrise on the evening closest to the full moon, when the Moon sits low on the horizon and looks its largest. In New York, the Moon rises at 4:15 PM on November 24 and at 3:58 PM on December 23, just before sunset. The [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows the phase and sign for every night of the month. ## What Is a Supermoon? A supermoon is a full moon (or new moon) that happens while the Moon is near perigee, the closest point in its monthly orbit around Earth. The Moon's orbit is an oval rather than a circle, so its distance from us changes all month, from about 221,500 miles at its closest to about 252,700 miles at its farthest. The word "supermoon" came from astrology, not astronomy. The astrologer Richard Nolle coined it in 1979 in *Dell Horoscope* magazine and defined it as a new or full moon that happens when the Moon is within 90% of its closest approach to Earth. Astronomers call the same event a perigee syzygy, and the opposite, a full moon at its farthest point, is called a micromoon ([Wikipedia: Supermoon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supermoon)). A new moon can be a supermoon too, but you can't see it, so almost everyone means a full supermoon. ## How Much Bigger Does a Supermoon Look? A supermoon looks about 14% larger and about 30% brighter than a micromoon, the full moon at its farthest point. Next to an ordinary full moon, the difference is smaller and hard to spot by eye, because there is nothing in the sky to compare it to. What makes a supermoon look huge is catching it near the horizon. A low Moon behind trees or buildings looks far bigger than the same Moon high in the sky, an effect known as the [Moon illusion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_illusion). Watch it rise just after sunset for the most striking view. ## Supermoon Spiritual Meaning Many practitioners treat a supermoon as a stronger full moon. The full moon is traditionally a time for gratitude, release, charging tools and divination, and a supermoon is said to carry more of that energy because the Moon is closer to Earth. The Moon's sign adds its own flavor: - **November 24, Full Moon in Gemini:** a good day for conversations, learning, writing and clearing the air. Watch out for scattered attention and saying too much. - **December 23, Full Moon in Cancer:** the Moon rules Cancer, so astrologers consider it at home here. A good night for home, family, comfort food and honoring the people who raised you. Watch out for old hurts coming back up. - **January 22, 2027, Full Moon in Leo:** a good day for confidence, creativity and celebration. Watch out for pride and needing attention. - **February 20, 2027, Full Moon in Virgo:** a good day for routines, organizing and practical help. Watch out for picking things apart. The December supermoon falls two days after the [winter solstice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_solstice), the longest night of the year, so it fits naturally into Yule celebrations. ## How to Work With a Supermoon A supermoon ritual can be as simple as setting out a jar of water, charging your crystals in the moonlight and naming what you are grateful for and ready to release. You can do it on the night of the full moon or the night before or after. You will need a clean glass jar with a lid, fresh water, a white or silver candle, a slip of paper and a pen, and any crystals you want to charge, such as [moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) or [clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/). 1. **Set up where the Moon can reach.** Choose a windowsill or a safe spot outside, and place the candle on a heat-proof surface away from anything that can catch. 2. **Make moon water.** Fill the jar with water, close the lid, and set it where the moonlight can fall on it overnight. Our guide to [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) covers safe water, storage and uses. 3. **Lay out your crystals.** Set them next to the jar so they sit in the moonlight too. Leave out stones that fade or crack in water or sunlight, and bring everything in before morning. 4. **Light the candle and give thanks.** Say out loud three things that have gone well for you since the last full moon. 5. **Write what you are releasing.** On the paper, write one habit, worry or situation you are ready to let go of, then fold the paper away from you and tear it up. 6. **Close and record it.** Snuff the candle and note the date, the Moon's sign and how you felt in the [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/). If you like to time your work closely, the Moon also rules certain hours of each day. The [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) shows when the next Moon hour starts in your town. For more ideas, see [13 things to do during a full moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/). ## Does a Supermoon Affect the Tides? Yes, a little. When a full moon lines up with perigee, the Moon's pull on the oceans is slightly stronger, which causes higher-than-usual high tides called perigean spring tides. Along some coasts, these can add to the flooding known as [king tides](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_tide), especially when they meet a storm. ## Supermoon FAQ ### When is the next supermoon? The next supermoon is the Beaver Moon on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 9:53 AM Eastern Time. The next one after that is the Cold Moon on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 8:28 PM Eastern Time. ### How many supermoons are there in 2026? There are three supermoons in 2026: January 3, November 24 and December 23. The December supermoon is the closest full moon of the year. ### What is a supermoon? A supermoon is a full moon that happens when the Moon is at or near its closest point to Earth, called perigee. It looks slightly bigger and brighter than an average full moon. ### What is the difference between a supermoon and a full moon? Every supermoon is a full moon, but only a few full moons each year happen close enough to perigee to count as supermoons. The rest are ordinary full moons, and the farthest one is called a micromoon. ### Who named the supermoon? The astrologer Richard Nolle coined the word "supermoon" in 1979. Astronomers call the same event a perigee syzygy. ### What is the spiritual meaning of a supermoon? Many practitioners treat a supermoon as a stronger full moon, a time for gratitude, release, charging crystals and making moon water. The Moon's sign that night adds its own themes. ### When is the best time to see a supermoon? The best time is at moonrise on the evening nearest the full moon, when the Moon is low on the horizon and looks its largest. In New York, that is 4:15 PM on November 24 and 3:58 PM on December 23, 2026. ### Can you see a supermoon if it is cloudy? No, clouds will hide it. The night before and the night after a supermoon still show a nearly full Moon at almost the same distance, so you have about three nights to catch it. ### When are the supermoons in 2027? The supermoons of 2027 are the Wolf Moon on January 22 and the Snow Moon on February 20. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Spiritual Bath: What It Is, How to Take One, and Recipes for Cleansing, Protection, Love, and Money](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) **Published:** October 2, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A spiritual bath is a bath taken for the spirit rather than the skin: water steeped with herbs, salt, or flowers and taken with a clear intention. Here is how to take one, what to put in it, and five recipes to start with. **Content:** A spiritual bath is a bath you take for your spirit rather than your skin. You steep herbs, salt, or flowers in water, add them to a bath or pour them over yourself, and soak with a clear intention: to wash away a heavy week, to protect yourself, to draw love or money, or to mark a new start. It is one of the oldest and simplest rituals there is, and you can do it tonight with salt from the kitchen and a handful of rosemary. ## What Is a Spiritual Bath? A spiritual bath is ritual bathing done at home. Nearly every culture has some form of it. [Ritual purification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_purification) by water shows up in the Jewish mikveh, the Islamic ghusl, Shinto misogi under waterfalls, Hindu bathing in the Ganges, and Christian baptism. Those are religious rites with their own rules. The home spiritual bath is a separate folk practice, not a copy of any of them. The home bath most people mean today comes from folk practice. In hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the American South, baths and washes are a core way to remove bad luck and draw good fortune. In Mexican and Mexican American curanderismo, a [limpia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curanderismo), or cleansing, can be done with plants, holy water, and eggs. Botánicas sell ready-made bath herbs for both. Modern witches and Pagans took up the custom too, usually tying the bath to a moon phase or a spell. What all of these share is the idea that water carries more than dirt away. A spiritual bath is not about getting clean. Many people shower first and take the spiritual bath afterward, so the only thing left for the water to wash off is the heavy feeling, the bad luck, or the old story. ## Spiritual Bath Ingredients Most spiritual baths use three kinds of ingredients: a salt, one or more herbs or flowers, and a liquid that carries a blessing. You do not need all of them. A bath of plain sea salt and a clear intention is a complete ritual. | Ingredient | Used for | How to add it | |---|---|---| | Sea salt or Dead Sea salt | Cleansing, protection | ½ cup straight into the bath | | Epsom salt | Cleansing, release | ½ to 1 cup straight into the bath | | Pink Himalayan salt | Gentle cleansing, love | ½ cup straight into the bath | | [Hyssop](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-hyssop/) | Cleansing, uncrossing | Steep as a tea and strain | | [Rosemary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-rosemary/) | Cleansing, protection, clarity | Steep as a tea and strain | | Basil | Money, luck, protection | Steep as a tea and strain | | Bay leaves | Success, protection | Steep 3 to 5 leaves and strain | | [Chamomile](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/chamomile/) | Peace, luck, money | Steep as a tea and strain | | Lavender | Peace, love, sleep | Steep as a tea and strain | | Rose petals | Love, self-love | Float a handful, or steep and strain | | White flowers (carnations, jasmine) | Peace, blessing | Float the petals | | [Florida water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) | Cleansing, blessing | 1 capful into the full tub | | Holy water or [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) | Blessing, moon work | ½ to 1 cup into the bath | | Milk | Softening, blessing | 1 to 2 cups into the bath | | Honey | Sweetening, love | 1 tablespoon stirred into warm water first | Steeping herbs as a tea and straining them keeps loose leaves out of your drain. Fill a muslin bag or a large tea infuser if you want to float them in the tub instead. ## How to Take a Spiritual Bath 1. **Choose your intention.** Decide on one goal for the bath, such as releasing a breakup, protecting yourself before a hard week, or drawing money. Write it down in a sentence if that helps you keep it clear. 2. **Shower first.** Wash with your usual soap so that the spiritual bath has only one job. 3. **Make the bath tea.** Steep 2 tablespoons of each dried herb in 4 cups of just-boiled water for 15 minutes, then strain it. For fresh herbs, use a loose handful. 4. **Set the space.** Light a candle in a color that fits your intention, in a holder on a stable, nonflammable surface away from towels and curtains. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) can help you choose. 5. **Fill the tub and add the ingredients.** Run warm water, stir in the salt until it dissolves, then pour in the strained tea and any liquids. 6. **Speak your intention.** Hold your hands over the water and say your intention aloud, recite a psalm or verse that matters to you, or simply sit quietly with it. 7. **Soak and wash in the right direction.** Soak for 10 to 20 minutes. Then cup the water in your hands and pour it over yourself. Many practitioners wash downward, from head to feet, to remove something, and upward, from feet to head, to draw something in. 8. **Air-dry and finish.** Step out and let your skin air-dry, or pat yourself gently, so the bath stays with you. Let the candle burn while you dress, then put it out. Some people carry a cup of the used bathwater outside and toss it away from the house, and others simply let it drain. **No bathtub?** Make the bath tea in a large pitcher or bucket, let it cool to a comfortable warmth, and stand in the shower. Pour it over yourself from the neck down, or from the crown of your head if your tradition calls for it, while you speak your intention. ## Spiritual Bath Recipes Each recipe makes one full bath. Make the tea first, then follow the steps above. ### Spiritual Cleansing Bath Use this after an argument, a funeral, a crowded week, or any time you feel you are carrying something that is not yours. - ½ cup sea salt - 2 tablespoons dried hyssop - 2 tablespoons dried rosemary - 1 capful of Florida water (optional) - A white candle Steep the hyssop and rosemary, strain, and add everything to the bath. Wash downward. Hyssop has stood for cleansing since [Psalm 51](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psalm_51): "Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean." The verse is still sung in the Catholic Asperges as holy water is sprinkled, and many people recite it over this bath. ### Spiritual Bath for Cleansing and Protection Use this before a hard conversation, a new job, or travel, or after you have cleansed and want to seal yourself. - ½ cup sea salt - 2 tablespoons dried rosemary - 2 tablespoons dried basil - 3 bay leaves - A white or black candle Steep the herbs, strain, and add everything to the bath. Wash downward first to clear yourself, then finish with three upward passes to draw protection in. Our [protection crystals guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) lists stones you can set at the edge of the tub. ### Love Bath Use this to open yourself to love, to sweeten a relationship, or simply to treat yourself with tenderness. - ½ cup pink Himalayan salt - A large handful of fresh rose petals, or ¼ cup dried - 2 tablespoons dried lavender - 1 tablespoon honey, dissolved in a cup of warm water - A pink or red candle Steep the lavender and dried roses, strain, and add everything to the bath, floating the fresh petals on top. Wash upward. For more love ingredients, see our [love spell ingredients guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/). ### Money and Luck Bath Use this before an interview, a sale, a negotiation, or the start of a new business. - ½ cup sea salt - 2 tablespoons dried basil - 2 tablespoons dried chamomile - 3 bay leaves - A green or gold candle Steep the herbs, strain, and add everything to the bath. Wash upward, and picture money coming toward you as you pour. Take it on a Thursday or a Sunday if you like to match your work to [the magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). ### Full Moon Bath Use this to release what you are finished with under the full moon, or to set a new intention at the new moon. - ½ cup Dead Sea salt or Epsom salt - 1 cup [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) - A handful of white flower petals - A white or silver candle Add everything to the bath. Wash downward to release at the full moon, and upward to draw in at the new moon. For a richer winter version, try our [Yule milk bath](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cernunnos-milk-bath-yule-ritual/). ## When to Take a Spiritual Bath Take a spiritual bath whenever you feel you need one. Many people take one after a breakup, a funeral, an argument, or a hard day, and before a ritual, an interview, a date, or a big decision. The full moon is a natural time to release and the new moon to begin, and a bath also marks a move into a new home, a new job, or the turn of a season such as Samhain or the new year. Once a week is plenty for most people. A cleansing bath followed a day or two later by a drawing bath, such as love or money, is a classic pairing: first you clear the space, then you fill it. ## Bath Salts, Bath Herbs, and Bath Kits You can make every bath above from your kitchen and garden. If you want something ready to use, we carry [ritual bath salts](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bath-salts?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-bath) blended for purification, protection, love, prosperity, and each of the four elements. Our [protection bath kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-bath-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-bath) and [purification bath kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/purification-bath-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-bath) come with a matching candle. For uncrossing work in the botánica tradition, [Seven Holy Hyssop bath oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/seven-holy-hyssop-bath-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-bath) and [7 Plantas bath herb](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/magical-plants-aromatic-bath-herb?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-bath) are classic choices. To go deeper, Robert Laremy's [*Complete Book of Baths*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/complete-book-baths-by-robert-laremy?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-bath) collects hundreds of recipes. ## Spiritual Bath Safety - **Patch-test new herbs.** Dab a little of the cooled tea on the inside of your wrist and wait 10 minutes before you soak in it. - **Keep hot herbs and essential oils out of the water.** Cinnamon, cayenne, ginger, clove, and undiluted essential oils can burn skin and other sensitive areas. Essential oils float on water instead of mixing in, so if you use them, stir 3 to 5 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or a cup of milk first. Our [essential oil dilution guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) has the details. - **Be careful with rue.** [Rue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruta_graveolens), or ruda, is a traditional protection herb, but it can cause burn-like blisters on skin that is later exposed to sunlight, and it must be avoided during pregnancy. Use it in a sachet or hung by the door rather than in your bath. - **Skip what you are allergic to.** People allergic to ragweed should avoid chamomile, and anyone pregnant should check with a doctor before soaking in herbs. - **Mind the tub.** Oils and milk make tubs slippery, and candles belong on a stable surface away from anything that can catch. - **Do not drink the bath tea** unless every herb in it is a food-safe tea herb. ## A Note on Living Traditions Some spiritual baths belong to living religious traditions, such as the herbal baths of Santería, or Lucumí, and the cleansing work of trained curanderos. Those baths are best learned from practitioners within the tradition, who can teach the plants, prayers, and timing that go with them. The recipes on this page are general folk baths that anyone can take. ## Spiritual Bath FAQ ### What is a spiritual bath? A spiritual bath is a bath taken for the spirit rather than the skin, made with herbs, salt, or flowers steeped in water and taken with a clear intention, such as cleansing, protection, love, or money. ### What do you put in a spiritual bath? Most spiritual baths use a salt, such as sea salt or Epsom salt, one or more herbs, such as hyssop, rosemary, basil, or lavender, and sometimes a liquid such as Florida water, moon water, or milk. ### How do you take a spiritual bath? Shower first, steep and strain your herbs, add them and the salt to a warm bath, speak your intention, soak for 10 to 20 minutes, pour the water over yourself, and air-dry. ### Do you rinse off after a spiritual bath? Most traditions say no. Air-dry or pat yourself gently so the bath stays with you, and save your next shower for the following day. ### How often should you take a spiritual bath? Once a week is plenty for most people, and more often during a hard season. A cleansing bath followed by a drawing bath for love or money is a classic pairing. ### Can you take a spiritual bath in the shower? Yes. Make the bath tea in a pitcher or bucket, let it cool to a comfortable warmth, and pour it over yourself in the shower while you speak your intention. ### What color candle should I use for a spiritual bath? White suits cleansing and peace, black or white suits protection, pink or red suits love, and green or gold suits money and luck. ### Which way do you wash in a spiritual bath? Many practitioners wash downward, from head to feet, to remove something, and upward, from feet to head, to draw something in. ### What should I do with the bathwater afterward? Some people carry a cup of the used water outside and toss it away from the house, and others let it drain. Either is fine. ### Do I have to be a witch to take a spiritual bath? No. Spiritual baths come from many traditions, including hoodoo, curanderismo, Christian folk practice, and modern witchcraft, and anyone can take a simple folk bath. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [444 Angel Number: Numerology & Spiritual Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/444-angel-number-meaning/) **Published:** August 9, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** ✨444✨ Seeing this again? Find out why 👇 **Content:** **444 Angel Number Keywords:** Strong spiritual stability \| Positive self-growth \| Complete alignment with your true self **444 Angel Number Message:** Keep doing what you're doing. ## In This Guide - [Spiritual Meaning Of 444](#h-spiritual-meaning-of-444) - [Why You See the Number 444](#h-why-you-see-the-number-444) - [Synchronicity](#h-synchronicity) - [Personal Growth & Transformation](#h-personal-growth-amp-transformation) - [444 In Numerology](#h-444-in-numerology) - [Triple Effect](#h-triple-effect) - [The Hidden Messages Behind 444](#h-the-hidden-messages-behind-444) - [Encouragement](#h-encouragement) - [Support From Angels](#h-support-from-angels) - [What To Do When You See 444](#h-what-to-do-when-you-see-444) - [1. Take Practical Steps](#h-1-take-practical-steps) - [2. Incorporate Spiritual Reflection](#h-2-incorporate-spiritual-reflection) - [FAQs](#h-faqs) Seeing the number 444 is often considered a message from the universe. The angel number 444 is not just a simple sequence of numbers; it carries a profound spiritual significance that resonates with many across different cultures and beliefs. Let's explore this fascinating phenomenon together! ## Spiritual Meaning Of 444 The number 4 often signifies completeness and stability. The triple appearance of this number, as in 444, magnifies its meaning and relates to **strong spiritual foundations**. The number is believed to be aligned with universal energies, guiding and encouraging you to **stay focused and positive**. ## Why You See the Number 444 Usually, when we see the same things over and over again it's a sign from the Universe, and it's time to pay attention. However, those signs tend to intensify and duplicate if we continue to miss the message or if it's a message that needs to be noticed immediately. ### Synchronicity The concept of synchronicity may explain why you continually see 444. It implies a meaningful connection between different events, showing you that everything in your life is interconnected. ### Personal Growth & Transformation 444 might appear as a sign of your personal growth and transformation. It may serve as a symbol of alignment with your true self, encouraging you to **keep moving forward**. ## 444 In Numerology In numerology, the number 4 signifies stability, responsibility, and building strong foundations. It's a number that resonates with hard work and determination. ### Triple Effect The repetition of the number 4 in 444 amplifies its energy, offering an even greater connection to these attributes. ## The Hidden Messages Behind 444 ### Encouragement 444 is often seen as a message of encouragement from your guardian angels, reassuring you that you're on the right path. ### Support From Angels Feeling a connection to 444 might mean that your angels are around you, supporting and guiding you in your life's journey. ## What To Do When You See 444 ### 1. Take Practical Steps If you continually see 444, take time to reflect on your current path and what these numbers mean to you. Meditate, journal, or simply ponder what 444 is trying to tell you. ### 2. Incorporate Spiritual Reflection Embrace the spiritual aspect of 444 and allow it to guide you in your spiritual pursuits. Take everything you learned from your time meditating on 444 and begin to incorporate those practices into your daily spiritual rituals. The 444 angel number is indeed a mystical and inspiring phenomenon. Embrace its meaning, allow it to guide and encourage you, and never forget that you are part of something much bigger than yourself. If 333 has been showing up alongside 444, our guide to the [333 angel number meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/) covers what that number carries in numerology, love, and money. ### FAQs ### **What does 444 mean spiritually?** 444 is often seen as a spiritual sign of encouragement and guidance from the universe or your guardian angels. ### **Is seeing 444 a good sign?** Yes, it's often considered a positive and reassuring sign. ### **Why do I keep seeing the number 444?** You may be seeing 444 as a symbol of alignment with your life's path, a sign of personal growth, or a message from your guardian angels. ### **What should I do if I see 444?** Reflect on the message, consider its meaning in your life, and take positive actions in alignment with this guidance. ### **Does 444 have any biblical significance?** In the Bible, the number 4 signifies completeness and stability, and the triple appearance in 444 magnifies this meaning. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Understanding Common Angel Numbers and Their Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/common-angel-numbers-meanings/) **Published:** December 30, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Unlock the meanings behind common angel numbers and how they guide your journey. Learn their significance and enhance your life with positive energies today! **Content:**  ## **Table Of Contents:** - [Key Takeaways](#key-takeaways) - [What Are Common Angel Numbers and Their Significance?](#what-are-common-angel-numbers-and-their-significance?) - [How Do Common Angel Numbers Communicate Messages?](#how-do-common-angel-numbers-communicate-messages?) - [The Influence of Common Angel Numbers on Daily Life](#the-influence-of-common-angel-numbers-on-daily-life) - [Common Angel Numbers and Their Specific Meanings](#common-angel-numbers-and-their-specific-meanings) - [How to Recognize and Respond to Common Angel Numbers](#how-to-recognize-and-respond-to-common-angel-numbers) - [Personal Experiences With Common Angel Numbers and Their Meanings](#personal-experiences-with-common-angel-numbers-and-their-meanings) Have you ever noticed certain numbers appearing in your life and wondered what they mean? Common angel numbers hold significance in **numerology** and can offer insights into your **intuition** and spiritual journey. In this post, you will learn how these numbers communicate messages, discover their specific meanings, and understand their influence on your daily life. By recognizing and responding to these **signs**, you can enhance your awareness and cultivate **gratitude** in your spiritual practice. Let's unlock the mysteries of angel numbers together and discover how they guide your **mind** and spirit. ## Key Takeaways - Angel numbers serve as **signs** from your **guardian angels** to support your spiritual journey - Recognizing the meanings of common angel numbers enhances your understanding of life's purpose - Each angel number carries unique messages that align with your thoughts and emotions - Embracing angel numbers fosters personal growth and connects you with your spiritual self - Paying **attention** to recurring numbers can guide you toward making informed decisions in life ## What Are Common Angel Numbers and Their Significance? ![a radiant sunset blankets the horizon, illuminating a solitary figure gazing thoughtfully at the sky, symbolizing a journey of spiritual reflection and creative awakening.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-a-radiant-sunset-blankets-the-9b864785-fc64-47d6-bfff-c2b462b8b7bd-1.jpg "a radiant sunset blankets the horizon illuminating a solitary figure gazing thoughtfully at the sky symbolizing a journey of spiritual reflection and creative awakening Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Common angel numbers often carry significant meanings that can guide your spiritual journey. These numbers, synchronized to appear in your life, invite you to **embrace** your **psychic** abilities and explore the **beauty** of spiritual messages. Recognizing these **signs** can enhance your understanding of life and ignite your **creativity**. One well-known guide in the field of angel numbers is **Doreen Virtue**, who has extensively studied their meanings. She emphasizes that seeing specific numbers, like 111 or 444, serves as a reminder from the divine realm. These numbers encourage you to pay **attention** to your thoughts, as they outline your life's **philosophy**. Each angel number resonates with unique characteristics that align with various interpretations. For instance, the number 3 symbolizes **creativity** and collaboration, prompting you to pursue your passions with others. By grasping these meanings, you cultivate a richer connection to the spiritual world and enhance your personal growth journey. Familiarizing yourself with common angel numbers provides insight into your life's purpose. When you encounter these numbers repeatedly, take a moment to reflect on your circumstances and emotional state. This awareness can lead to transformative changes: - Recognize your **psychic** instincts. - Understand the **beauty** in everyday moments. - Explore your creative potential with **confidence**. - **Embrace** the teachings from **Doreen Virtue** to deepen your understanding. Angel numbers whisper messages all around you. Understanding their language reveals the guidance they offer, and it is worth listening to. ## How Do Common Angel Numbers Communicate Messages? ![a serene, star-filled night sky illuminates a quiet path, where ethereal numbers subtly shimmer in the air, guiding the way toward new beginnings and spiritual growth.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-serene-star-8e64cc3d-0928-4e08-9791-b0984f3aaed4-1.jpg "a serene starfilled night sky illuminates a quiet path where ethereal numbers subtly shimmer in the air guiding the way toward new beginnings and spiritual growth Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Your **guardian angel** communicates with you through angel numbers, using them as **signs** to capture your **attention**. These numbers often appear at specific moments in your life, signaling the need for reflection or action. By recognizing these synchronicities, you can better understand the messages directed toward you. The **energy** of angel numbers often resonates with your current emotional and spiritual state. When you encounter a repeated number pattern, it reflects your thoughts and feelings. This connection guides you to address any fears or uncertainties you may have, helping you find clarity in your journey. Pay close **attention** to the specific numbers you frequently encounter. Each number carries unique meanings that correspond to various aspects of your life experiences. By tapping into these messages, you can make informed decisions that align with your path and purpose. Embracing the messages of angel numbers encourages you to remain open and aware. Recognizing their presence can lead to a deeper understanding of your life's narrative. When you acknowledge these signals, you empower your spiritual growth and develop a profound connection with your inner self: | Angel Number | Meaning | Message | |---|---|---| | 111 | New Beginnings | Focus on your thoughts, as they are manifesting quickly. | | 333 | Creativity and Growth | Collaborate with others to realize your potential. | | 444 | Protection | Your guardian angel is with you, supporting your endeavors. | The messages from angel numbers can shape your thoughts and actions. Let's explore how these numbers influence your daily life and the choices you make. ## The Influence of Common Angel Numbers on Daily Life ![a serene forest glade bathed in warm, golden sunlight, where a single ethereal angelic figure softly glows amidst vibrant wildflowers, embodying guidance and spiritual connection.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-a-serene-forest-glade-bathed-9e62dbd0-9122-4c44-a6ab-ee12101c3858-1.jpg "a serene forest glade bathed in warm golden sunlight where a single ethereal angelic figure softly glows amidst vibrant wildflowers embodying guidance and spiritual connection Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Common angel numbers can significantly influence your daily life by serving as **signs** that reinforce your beliefs and decision-making. When you notice these numbers, reflect on their meanings as they often bring **wisdom** that helps guide your thoughts and actions. By embracing these messages, you can find clarity and reassurance in your choices. Your **faith** in the spiritual realm deepens when you recognize the synchronicities of angel numbers. These **signs** remind you that you are not alone on your journey; your **guardian angel** is always present. Trusting this connection fosters a sense of comfort and ease as you navigate life's challenges. The **reason** you might frequently encounter certain angel numbers could relate to specific events or emotions in your life. Each number resonates with aspects of your experiences, encouraging you to pay **attention** to their messages. This insight empowers you to make informed decisions that align with your spiritual growth. Through the lens of **mysticism**, angel numbers bridge the gap between your spiritual self and everyday experiences. Engaging with these numbers heightens your awareness and allows you to tap into your **intuition**. This relationship enriches your life, guiding you toward personal fulfillment and a deeper understanding of your purpose. Understanding how these numbers shape your day can be revealing. Next, let's look closer at what each number means and how it connects to your journey. ## Common Angel Numbers and Their Specific Meanings ![a serene twilight sky illuminated by ethereal clouds, with the glowing digits](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-a-serene-twilight-sky-illuminate-10e9e330-23ca-4e85-b4d1-3c2d12594ba8-1.jpg "a serene twilight sky illuminated by ethereal clouds with the glowing digits Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The meanings behind common angel numbers can provide valuable insights into your spiritual path. The number 111 invites you to enhance your **meditation** practice and connect with your **guardian angels**. The interpretation of 222 emphasizes balance and **harmony** in your life’s **frequency**. Understanding 333 highlights the power of **creativity**, while the significance of 444 reinforces protection and support. Finally, the insight of 555 encourages transformation and change, aligning with the metaphysical principles laid out by **Pythagoras**. ### The Meaning Behind 111 The number 111 is a powerful **sequence** that encourages **optimism** and new beginnings. When you see this number, it serves as a reminder from the **universe** to align your thoughts with your intentions. This alignment can help you manifest your desires, especially if you are open to exploring new opportunities that come your way. For those interested in **palmistry** or astrology, 111 connects with the energies of personal growth, particularly for individuals with the **Pisces** zodiac. Recognizing this angel number can deepen your understanding of how to navigate changes in your life. **Embrace** the positive signals from the **universe** and consider how they support your spiritual journey by prompting you to take action and trust your path. ### The Interpretation of 222 The angel number 222 serves as a powerful reminder from your **spirit guide** to **embrace** balance and **harmony** in your life. This number encourages you to assess your relationships and surroundings, guiding you to align your thoughts with your **soul**'s desires. By focusing on fostering **peace** in your **consciousness**, you create an environment where **prosperity** can flourish, enhancing your overall spiritual growth. When you frequently notice 222, it may signify an opportunity to deepen your connections with others and nurture your inner self. Pay **attention** to any feelings or thoughts that arise when you see this number, as they can offer insights into areas needing adjustment. Embracing this message empowers you to attract positive **energy**, contributing to both your well-being and the fulfillment of your spiritual journey. ### Understanding 333 When you frequently encounter the [angel number 333](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/), it may serve as a powerful reminder to **embrace** your inner **vibration** and boost your **confidence**. This number reflects **knowledge**, especially in the domain of personal growth and **creativity**. Seeing 333 encourages you to pursue your passions and acknowledge the **wealth** of opportunities available to you, fostering a sense of **harmony** within your life. Embracing the significance of 333 can lead you to act on your desires and collaborate with others around you. This angel number invites you to tap into your unique talents while moving forward on your spiritual path. Recognizing its message can guide you toward a harmonious existence, where your thoughts and actions align to manifest your dreams: - Recognize the potential in your abilities. - Focus on bringing **confidence** into your daily interactions. - Engage with creative projects that resonate with your spirit. - Seek connections that enhance your growth and understanding. ### The Significance of 444 The angel number 444 signifies strong support from your **guardian angels**, serving as a reminder that you are not alone on your journey. When you encounter this number, it encourages you to connect with your inner self through methods like **prayer** or **psychic** reading, helping you align with your true **destiny**. This supportive **energy** can fill your **reality** with **pleasure** and comfort, guiding you through challenges with **confidence**. Understanding the significance of 444 helps you **embrace** the stability and protection available to you. When this number appears in your life, it signals a time to trust in the process and focus on manifesting your desires. By recognizing its message, you empower yourself to create a fulfilling **reality** where your aspirations can thrive, ultimately enhancing your spiritual path and personal growth. ### The Insight of 555 The [angel number 555 represents a significant shift in your life](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/), inviting you to welcome change and **embrace** new opportunities. When you see this number, it is not a mere **coincidence**; it serves as a powerful reminder that **peace** can be achieved through transformation. Connecting with the **concept** of change allows you to explore new paths that lead to personal empowerment and growth. Recognizing the insight of 555 encourages you to notice the constellations of challenges and blessings surrounding you. Embracing this number can provide clarity on how to navigate your current circumstances. You are encouraged to trust that these changes work out for your highest good, guiding you toward a life filled with **peace** and fulfillment. You see the numbers everywhere, each one a signal meant for you. Now, let’s explore how to spot these **signs** and what to do when they appear. ## How to Recognize and Respond to Common Angel Numbers ![a serene twilight sky filled with shimmering stars forms a backdrop to a solitary figure gazing thoughtfully at a glowing clock, where the numbers align in a meaningful pattern, symbolizing divine messages from the universe.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-a-serene-twilight-sky-filled-ea03edd8-6f73-4343-967b-39a116643136-1.jpg "a serene twilight sky filled with shimmering stars forms a backdrop to a solitary figure gazing thoughtfully at a glowing clock where the numbers align in a meaningful pattern symbolizing divine messages from the universe Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")You can start recognizing common angel numbers by paying **attention** to patterns in your daily experiences. Notice if certain numbers consistently appear on clocks, receipts, or addresses. This awareness helps you tune into the messages your **guardian angels** are trying to share. When you spot these angel numbers, take a moment to reflect on your thoughts and feelings at that time. Each number has a unique meaning, so aligning your emotional state with its significance can lead to personal insights. This connection strengthens your understanding of your spiritual path. Responding to angel numbers involves trusting your **intuition** and acting on the guidance they provide. If a certain number resonates with you, consider how you can incorporate that message into your life. By embracing these insights, you empower your decision-making and enhance your personal growth. As you become more attuned to angel numbers, your spiritual understanding will deepen. These numbers not only guide you but also remind you of the support surrounding you. Engaging with their messages can enrich your journey and inspire you to pursue your aspirations with renewed **confidence**. As you learn to notice these patterns in your life, personal stories reveal deeper layers of their meanings. Let's look at how others have connected with these numbers and what they signify for their journeys. ## Personal Experiences With Common Angel Numbers and Their Meanings ![a serene sunset casts golden hues over a tranquil landscape, where shimmering numbers like 111 and 444 gently emerge in the sky, symbolizing messages of hope and guidance from the universe.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/a-a-serene-sunset-casts-golden-846e198b-cdac-49a1-9928-d420c747fd09-1.jpg "a serene sunset casts golden hues over a tranquil landscape where shimmering numbers like 111 and 444 gently emerge in the sky symbolizing messages of hope and guidance from the universe Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")You might have noticed certain numbers appearing repeatedly in your life, drawing your **attention** and sparking curiosity. These occurrences can be a clear sign from the **universe**, guiding you through your spiritual journey. By understanding the meanings of these angel numbers, you can gain insights into your path and daily experiences. Your personal experiences with angel numbers like 111 or 444 often arise during significant moments. For instance, seeing 111 when contemplating a new opportunity can encourage you to align your thoughts with your intentions. When 444 shows up, it can reassure you that you are supported by your **guardian angels**, providing comfort in challenging times. Reflecting on the circumstances around the appearance of these numbers can deepen your understanding. Each experience connects with your feelings and thoughts at that time, highlighting the importance of staying aware. This mindfulness enhances your ability to recognize the transformative power of angel numbers in your life. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [333 Angel Number Meaning in Numerology, Love, and Spirit](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/) **Published:** September 1, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** If 333 keeps showing up on clocks, receipts, and license plates, most readers take it as encouragement: speak up, make the thing, and trust that help is close. Here is what 333 carries in numerology, love, money, and the Bible. **Content:** Seeing 333 is most often read as encouragement: your guardian angels or spirit guides are close, and they want you to speak up, create, and trust the direction you are already moving in. The number is three repeated three times, and in numerology three is the number of self-expression, creativity, and growth. When it shows up again and again on clocks, receipts, and license plates, many people take it as a nudge to stop waiting and start. ## What Does 333 Mean Spiritually? Spiritually, 333 is a sign of support and alignment. Practitioners who work with angel numbers read it as a message that you are not doing this alone and that your body, mind, and spirit are pulling in the same direction. Three has carried sacred weight for a very long time. [Many religions hold a triple deity or a trinity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3#Religion_and_beliefs): the Hindu [Trimurti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimurti), the Christian [Trinity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity), the Greek goddess [Hecate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate), and the [Triple Goddess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Goddess_%28Neopaganism%29) of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. Seeing three threes stacks that meaning, which is why 333 is so often read as a sign that the divine, however you name it, is paying attention. Common spiritual readings of 333: - **Help is close.** Your angels or guides are near, and they will help when you ask. - **You are on your path.** If you have wondered whether you took a wrong turn, 333 is read as reassurance that you are where you need to be. - **Growth is underway.** Something in you is waking up, and the discomfort you feel is part of it. - **Your gifts want to be used.** A talent you set aside, whether writing, singing, reading cards, or energy work, is asking for room. - **You are protected.** Many people feel 333 as a reminder that they can move forward without fear. ## 333 in Numerology In numerology, 333 carries the energy of the number 3 at triple strength. Three is the number of communication, joy, imagination, and creative output, and numerologists also add the digits together: 3 + 3 + 3 = 9, the number of completion and wisdom. So 333 is often read as creativity that leads somewhere, a chapter of self-expression that is moving toward its finish. Modern numerology grew from the [Pythagorean tradition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology), and [Pythagoras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythagoras) and his followers gave three a special place. They called it the triad and admired it as the only number that equals the sum of all the numbers below it: 1 + 2 = 3. Two terms often get mixed up: - **Angel numbers** are repeating sequences like 111, 333, and 444. The term was defined by the authors [Doreen Virtue](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Virtue) and Lynnette Brown in 2004. - **Master numbers** are 11, 22, and 33. In numerology they are left unreduced when they appear in a chart. 333 contains the master number 33, which numerologists call the master teacher, and some readers see that as an extra call to share what you know. Doreen Virtue's own path took a turn. She became a Christian in 2017, left her New Age work behind, and in a 2024 interview with *The Cut* she [renounced angel numbers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology#Angel_numbers) and said she regretted creating them. Everyone's path is different, and the practice she started has long since taken on a life of its own. Today people of many faiths, and people of none, notice repeating numbers and read them in their own way. If 3 is your [Life Path Number](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-3/), seeing 333 can feel personal, because it echoes the number you already carry. ## What Does 333 Mean in Love? In love, 333 is usually read as a call for honest communication. Three is the number of expression, so seeing 333 while you are thinking about a partner or a crush is taken as a sign to say what you feel instead of hinting at it. - **If you are single,** 333 is read as encouragement to let yourself be seen. Show up as yourself, not as the version you think someone wants. - **If you are in a relationship,** 333 points to the conversation you have been putting off. Many readers take it as a sign that the relationship can grow, provided both of you talk openly. - **After a breakup,** 333 is a reminder to put your creative energy back into your own life. It is not usually read as a promise that a particular person will return. ### 333 and Twin Flames In [twin flame](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_flame) belief, 333 is read as a sign that the connection is moving toward balance between your body, mind, and spirit and theirs. If you are separated, many twin flame readers see 333 as a sign to focus on your own growth first, because the reunion is said to follow inner alignment rather than effort aimed at the other person. ## What Does 333 Mean for Money and Career? For money and career, 333 is read as a sign to put your talents to work. Three is the creator's number, so 333 often appears to people who are thinking about a side business, a creative project, or a career change. - **Start the thing.** If you have an idea you keep circling, 333 is read as a green light to begin. - **Speak up at work.** Pitch the idea, ask for the raise, or share the work you have been holding back. - **Expect growth, not a windfall.** In manifestation practice, 333 is read as momentum building behind work you are already doing, not as money arriving from nowhere. Our guide to [signs the universe is guiding a career change](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/signs-for-new-job/) goes deeper on reading these nudges at work. ## 333 Biblical Meaning The Bible never names 333 as a sign. Christians who see the number usually connect it to the [Trinity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trinity) of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and many link it to [Jeremiah 33:3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremiah_33): "Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." Read that way, 333 from God is an invitation to ask for guidance and to expect an answer. The number three also runs through scripture: Jesus rose on the third day, Peter denied him three times, and Jonah spent three days in the belly of the great fish. ## Why Do I Keep Seeing 333? People keep seeing 333 for two reasons, depending on who you ask. In spiritual practice, the repetition is the message: a single 3:33 on the clock is a coincidence, but 333 on the clock, a receipt, and a license plate in the same week is read as a sign meant for you. Psychologist [Carl Jung](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Jung) called these moments [synchronicity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronicity): events that line up in a way that feels meaningful even though nothing visibly caused them. Psychology also describes the [frequency illusion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequency_illusion), where once a number matters to you, you start noticing it everywhere. Both views agree on one thing: the number shows up when something in your life is ready to be looked at. Seeing 3:33 specifically is often called a mirror hour. Many people who wake at 3:33 a.m. treat it as a quiet time to listen, since the house is still and the mind is open. ## What to Do When You See 333 When you see 333, pause and notice what you were thinking about at that moment. That thought is usually the subject of the message. What I do: 1. **Write it down.** I note the time, the place, and what was on my mind. A [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) or any notebook works, and after a few weeks the pattern is easy to see. 2. **Ask a question.** Angels and guides are said to help most when they are asked. I say it out loud or silently: "What do you want me to know?" 3. **Make something.** Three is the creator's number, so I answer 333 with a small creative act: a few lines of writing, a sketch, a song, or a new recipe. 4. **Say the thing.** If there is a conversation I have been avoiding, 333 is my cue to have it. For more on reading repeating numbers in general, see [what to do when you see repeating numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/repeating-numbers-meaning/) and our overview of [the most common angel numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/common-angel-numbers-meanings/). ## Other Angel Numbers - [444 angel number](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/444-angel-number-meaning/): stability, foundations, and support from your angels. - [555 angel number](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/): change on the way, in life, love, and money. - [What are angel numbers?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-numbers/): how angel numbers work and how to decode any sequence. If 333 keeps finding you, there is something you are ready to say, make, or begin. ## FAQs ### Is 333 a good sign? Yes. Across numerology, angel number practice, and Christian readings, 333 is treated as a positive sign of support, growth, and encouragement. It is not considered a warning. ### What does 333 mean from God? Christians who see 333 often connect it to the Trinity and to Jeremiah 33:3, "Call to Me, and I will answer you." It is read as an invitation to ask God for guidance. ### What does 333 mean in love? In love, 333 is read as a sign to communicate openly. Singles take it as encouragement to be seen as they are, and couples take it as a nudge toward an honest conversation. ### What does 333 mean for twin flames? In twin flame belief, 333 signals that the connection is moving toward balance. During a separation, it is read as a sign to focus on your own growth first. ### What does 333 mean in numerology? In numerology, 333 is the number 3 at triple strength: creativity, communication, and joy. Its digits add up to 9, the number of completion, and it contains the master number 33. ### What is the difference between 333 and 444? 333 is read as encouragement to create and express yourself, while 444 is read as stability and protection, a sign that the foundation under you is solid. Seeing both is often taken as a sign to build something creative on steady ground. ### What does a 333 tattoo mean? A 333 tattoo usually marks faith in divine support, a creative calling, or a turning point the wearer wants to remember. For Christians it often honors the Trinity, and for others it is a reminder that their guides are near. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** numerology --- ### [The Modern Kitchen Witch’s Toolkit](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/modern-kitchen-witchs-toolkit/) **Published:** February 24, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Transform kitchen items into magical tools and practice witchcraft in plain sight. Learn how spices, spoons & more can become essentials. **Content:** Some say that being a Witch in the 21st century is as easy as pie, and it’s the most open we’ve ever been able to be; however, plenty others would disagree! College Wiccans, closeted Witches, Witches in certain areas of the world, and young Witchlings all struggle to practice their craft in the open and wish there were a better way to be themselves. If you’re currently in hiding, we’ll teach you how to practice in plain sight! Practicing Kitchen Witchcraft is a great way to cast spells, heal friends and family, or morph energy under the guise of simply living life! If you’re afraid to leave your sacred tools out in the open or have no way to store your tools, simply adopt everyday items to be magickal tools! The Kitchen Witch is resourceful, crafty, and powerful; with just a wooden spoon, spices, a cutting board, knife, and pot, magick can be created! PS: A Wiccan kitchen doesn't have to look spooky! Modern, clean, and everyday vibes, like [these wonderful modern kitchen ideas from LovMiHome](https://www.luvmihome.com/modern-kitchen-7-standout-decor-ideas/) help your sacred space blend in with the rest of them! **Check out our guide to modern appliances, tools, and elements for today’s Kitchen Witch, the Modern Kitchen Witch’s Toolkit!** ![An image for sharing on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/The-Modern-Kitchen-Witchs-Toolkit-533x800.jpg "TheModernKitchenWitchsToolkit Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## The Modern Kitchen Witch’s Toolkit This list will give you all of the Wiccan and Pagan tools you need to turn your kitchen into a magickal, sacred space! You can turn your everyday objects into items that modern spell books require in your spells! Check it out! ### Altar ☸ Dining Table or preparation counter Empower your dining table to act as your altar, or carve magickal symbols under your countertop to empower the space you prepare food on with magickal energy. ### Athame 🔪 Butter Knife If your sacred space calls for an athame, use a butter knife as a great substitute in Kitchen Witchcraft. ### Bell 🔔 Timer, knife and knife sharpener Certain tones have certain effects on the energies of a space. In ritual, the tone of a bell clears the harmful energies and evokes beneficial energies; simply mimic this sound in the kitchen! ### Besom 💨 Broom, Swiffer sweeper, mop, cleaning wipes, natural cleaning products, cleaning towels, sponges, or Roomba We’re immediately thinking of Mary Sanderson and her vacuum cleaner here! Any item that removes dirt, germs, and grime can act as your besom, due to their similar cleaning and cleansing powers. ### Boline 🌿 Chef’s Knife Need to cut herbs or carve symbols into a magickal ingredient before cooking with it? Your chef’s knife is now your boline! ### Book of Shadows 📖 Cookbook, family recipes, iPad, Laptop, Favorite recipe website Enhance your favorite recipes by adding the ingredient’s magickal correspondences to the margin of your recipe. ### Candle snuffer 🕯 Pot lid, “off” on the stove or oven Just like you would do when snuffing a candle, be sure you thank your elements when covering a pot or turning off a range. ### Cauldron 🍳 Pots, High-powered Blender, Kettle, Instant Pot Traditionally, the [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) stands for transformation, creation, and rebirth; modern Witches sometimes use it to mix brews for spells, blend spell ingredients, steep teas, and more! Now, your pots, blender, and kettle are your Witchy items. ### Chalice 🍷 Measuring cups or drinking cups Nourishment and love are added to recipes in measuring cups, and life elixirs are delivered through drinking cups; these items easily take the place of a ritual chalice in the kitchen. ### Element of Air 🌬 Steam, smoke, or aromatics Can’t burn incense? Make a simmer pot, acknowledge the power of herbs in your mirepoix, or simply boil water on the stove to invoke the element of Air. ### Element of Earth 🌳 Salt, spice, or any food item Give a stable foundation for your magick by cooking a meal, dish, or simply using seasonings and salt! ### Element of Fire 🔥 Stove or oven, matches, grill Using the oven or the eye of your stove invokes fire into your sacred kitchen space. ### Element of Water 💧 Sink, faucet, or filtered water dispenser The energy of Water is always available in your magickal kitchen via the faucet. ### Incense ♨ Spices or aromatics The scent of cooking spices lets you know that the energy of those ingredients are working towards your spell’s highest good; this acts as your incense. ### Mortar + Pestle ⚗ Food Processor, blender, coffee grinder Grinding herbs for incense, spells, teas, and more can be done in a mortar and pestle or a food processor or blender! Be sure to keep a separate blender or food processor for non-edible magickal items. ### Pentacle Plate 🔶 Cutting Board Items that touch the pentacle plate are blessed; you can empower your cutting board to do the same thing! Almost all foods touch the cutting board when being prepared, so this is a simple way to empower your spell and recipe ingredients! ### Offering Bowl 🍚 Serving Bowl ### Sachets or Mojo Bags 🍵 Plastic, sealable bags, teabags, teaballs, or reusable silicone tea brewers Stuff your magickal spell herbs into tea pouches, baggies, or brewers. These secretly look like herb blends, meat rubs, or homemade tea!Whether you leave offerings for spirits, Angels, Deities, or Ancestors, a standard bowl can act as an offering bowl. ### Wand 🥄 Wooden Spoon Move energy around your space or your food with a wooden spoon, instead of a wand. You can carve symbols into the handle, if you’d like! Kitchen witchcraft is one of more than twenty named practices. Our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) explains where it sits next to green, hedge, and eclectic witchcraft, and how to tell which kind you are. *Copyright 2020 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** kitchen witchcraft --- ### [If you don't have time to meditate, it's time to meditate quote](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/if-you-dont-have-time-to-meditate-its-time-to-meditate-quote/) **Published:** November 25, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Share this spiritual quote with your friends! “If you feel you don’t have time to meditate, it’s time to meditate!” **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Chamomile Spiritual Meaning and Magical Properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/chamomile/) **Published:** March 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Chamomile is the herb of the sun, of peace, and of luck. The Egyptians dedicated it to Ra, the Anglo-Saxons counted it among their nine sacred herbs, and Victorians gave it the meaning "energy in adversity." Here is how to work with it. **Content:** Chamomile is the herb of the sun and of calm strength. The ancient Egyptians dedicated it to their sun god, Ra. The Anglo-Saxons counted it among their nine sacred herbs, and the Victorians gave the flower the meaning "energy in adversity." Practitioners work with chamomile today for peace, luck and money, restful sleep, purification, and gentle protection, and because it is sold everywhere as tea, it is one of the easiest magical herbs to keep on hand. ## Chamomile Correspondences These are the correspondences most practitioners work with. | Correspondence | Chamomile | |---|---| | Latin names | *Matricaria chamomilla* (German chamomile), *Chamaemelum nobile* (Roman chamomile, formerly *Anthemis nobilis*) | | Element | Water and air | | Planets | Sun and Mercury | | Zodiac signs | Leo and Virgo | | Gender | Masculine | | Deities | Ra, Cernunnos | | Chakras | Solar plexus and crown | | Day | Sunday | | Tarot | The Sun, The Hermit | | Crystals | Citrine, clear quartz, amber | | Colors | Yellow, gold, and white | | Sabbat | Litha (Midsummer) | | Magical properties | Peace, luck, money, sleep, prophetic dreams, purification, love, protection | ## Where the Name Comes From Chamomile comes from the Greek *khamaimēlon*, "earth apple," from *khamai*, on the ground, and *mēlon*, apple. Crush a handful of the flowers and you will smell why. The fresh flowers have a sweet, apple-like scent, and Roman chamomile grows low enough to walk on. ## Chamomile in History and Folklore Chamomile has been honored for a very long time. According to the *Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine*, the Egyptians dedicated chamomile to their sun god, Ra, which is where its solar correspondences come from. The Anglo-Saxons counted it among the nine sacred plants of the [Nine Herbs Charm](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Herbs_Charm), a healing charm written down in the tenth-century *Lacnunga* manuscript alongside mugwort, plantain, nettle, and fennel. In the Middle Ages it was a strewing herb, scattered over floors so that every step released its scent. Gardeners have their own chamomile folklore. They called it the physician herb because plants growing beside it were said to stay healthier. In the language of flowers, Kate Greenaway's 1884 [*Language of Flowers*](https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31591) gives camomile the meaning "energy in adversity." It echoes an old saying that Shakespeare gave Falstaff in *Henry IV, Part 1*: "the more it is trodden on the faster it grows." And in Beatrix Potter's 1902 [*The Tale of Peter Rabbit*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tale_of_Peter_Rabbit), Mrs. Rabbit doses Peter with chamomile tea after his narrow escape from Mr. McGregor's garden. ## Chamomile Flower Meaning In the Victorian language of flowers, the chamomile flower stands for energy in adversity, and that meaning still guides how it is given today. A small bunch of chamomile is a fitting gift for someone going through a hard season. It says that you see their strength, not only their trouble. Its bright yellow center and white petals also make it a little sun of its own, which is why it sits at the heart of so much solar magic. ## Chamomile's Magical Properties - **Peace.** Chamomile is the classic herb for calming a tense home and quieting arguments. - **Luck and money.** In Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs* (1985), gamblers wash their hands in chamomile tea before they play, and it is added to money sachets. - **Sleep and dreams.** Sachets and pillows of chamomile are used for restful nights and dreams that come true. - **Purification.** Chamomile washes and baths are used to clear away heavy, lingering feelings after a conflict. - **Solar magic.** As Ra's herb, chamomile is used in sun rituals, on Sundays, and at Litha. - **Love.** The petals go into love sachets and baths to open the heart. - **Protection.** Dried flowers sprinkled along the edges of a property are used for gentle protection. ## How to Use Chamomile in Witchcraft Chamomile tea bags work for most of these workings. Whole dried flowers look better on an altar and in sachets, and they are easier to strain. **Chamomile tea ritual.** Steep 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile flowers, or one tea bag, in 1 cup of just-boiled water for 5 minutes. Hold your hands over the cup and breathe your intention into the steam, whether that is for calm, clarity, or a quiet night, then drink it slowly. **Gambler's hand wash for luck.** Steep 1 tablespoon of dried chamomile in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes and let it cool. Wash your hands in it before a game, a negotiation, or a job interview, and let them air-dry. **Money sachet.** Fill a small green or gold bag with 1 tablespoon each of dried chamomile, mint, and [basil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/basil-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile), add a small [lodestone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lodestones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile), and carry it in your purse or keep it near where you handle money. **Sleep and dream sachet.** Mix 1 tablespoon each of dried chamomile, [lavender](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lavender-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile), and hops in a small white cloth bag and tuck it inside your pillowcase. Keep a notebook by the bed for any dreams worth remembering. Our [lavender and chamomile dream eye pillow](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dream-eye-pillow?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile) works the same way. **Peace incense.** Crumble dried chamomile onto a lit charcoal disk in a heatproof dish, alone or with a few grains of frankincense, and carry the smoke through each room after an argument. Open a window as you go. **Purification floor wash.** Steep 1 cup of dried chamomile in 4 cups of just-boiled water for 15 minutes, strain it, and add it to a bucket of warm water. Wash the floors from the back of the house toward the front door, then pour the leftover water outside. **Chamomile bath.** Steep 1 cup of dried flowers in 4 cups of just-boiled water for 15 minutes, strain it, and add it to a warm bath with a handful of sea salt. Soak before an important ritual or after a hard day, and picture the day's tension washing off. Skip the bath if you are allergic to ragweed or daisies. **Sun ritual.** On a Sunday at noon or at Litha, set a yellow candle on a plate ringed with dried chamomile flowers and a piece of citrine. Light the candle and name one thing you want to grow in the bright half of the year. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) has more on yellow and gold candles. **Guided meditation.** For a longer practice, try our [chamomile relaxation and empowerment guided meditation script](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chamomile-empowerm-guided-meditation/). ## German vs. Roman Chamomile Two plants share the name. German chamomile, *Matricaria chamomilla*, is the annual sold as tea and as the whole dried flowers most shops carry, including our [whole Egyptian chamomile flowers](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/whole-chamomile-flowers-egyptian-matricaria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile). Roman chamomile, *Chamaemelum nobile*, is a low perennial that spreads into lawns and paths. Both carry the same magical meaning, so use whichever you can find. ## Chamomile Safety Chamomile belongs to the daisy family, so people allergic to ragweed, daisies, chrysanthemums, or marigolds may react to it, in tea or in the bath. [Roman chamomile](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamomile) is not considered safe during pregnancy, and chamomile can interact with blood thinners and other medicines. If either applies to you, keep chamomile on the altar rather than in your cup or bath. ## Chamomile FAQ ### What does chamomile mean spiritually? Chamomile is the herb of the sun, peace, and calm strength. The Egyptians dedicated it to Ra, and practitioners use it for peace, luck, sleep, and purification. ### What does the chamomile flower symbolize? In the Victorian language of flowers, chamomile stands for "energy in adversity," the strength to keep growing when life presses down. ### What is chamomile used for in witchcraft? Chamomile is used in tea rituals, luck hand washes, money and sleep sachets, peace incense, floor washes, baths, and sun rituals. ### Is chamomile good for luck and money? Yes. Scott Cunningham records gamblers washing their hands in chamomile tea before playing, and chamomile goes into money sachets with mint and basil. ### What planet and element rule chamomile? Chamomile is ruled by the sun, often with Mercury, and most practitioners give it to water, sometimes with air. ### Can you burn chamomile? Yes. Dried chamomile can be burned on a charcoal disk in a heatproof dish, alone or with frankincense. Burn small amounts with a window open. ### Which chamomile is best for spells, German or Roman? Either works. German chamomile is the one sold as tea and dried flowers, and Roman chamomile is the low plant grown in lawns and paths. ### Who should not use chamomile? People allergic to ragweed or daisies, and anyone pregnant or taking blood thinners, should keep chamomile out of teas and baths and use it only on the altar. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Venus Retrograde 2026: Dates, Shadow Period, and What to Work On](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/) **Published:** October 1, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Venus is retrograde from October 3 to November 13, 2026. It starts in Scorpio, backs into Libra on October 25, and overlaps Mercury retrograde for three weeks. Here are the exact dates and times, the shadow period, what the retrograde asks you to look at, and a simple Friday ritual. **Content:** Venus is retrograde from **Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 3:15 AM ET** to **Friday, November 13, 2026, at 7:27 PM ET**. The retrograde starts at 8° Scorpio, backs into Libra on October 25, and turns direct at 22° Libra. For most of that stretch Mercury is retrograde too, so the Samhain season of 2026 is a time to review what you love, what you value, and what you spend, rather than to start something brand new. ## Venus Retrograde 2026 Dates and Signs The full Venus retrograde cycle runs from August 31 to December 15, 2026, once you count the shadow periods on either side. All times below are Eastern; clocks fall back on November 1. Tap any date to see the sky at that moment on our astrology chart. | Phase | Date and time (ET) | Venus position | |---|---|---| | Pre-shadow begins | [Monday, August 31, 2026](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-08-31T10:21) | 22°51' Libra | | Venus stations retrograde | [Saturday, October 3, 3:15 AM EDT](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-03T03:15) | 8°29' Scorpio | | Sun conjunct Venus (the midpoint) | [Friday, October 23, 11:43 PM EDT](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-23T23:43) | 0°45' Scorpio | | Venus backs into Libra | [Sunday, October 25, 5:09 AM EDT](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-25T05:09) | 29°59' Libra | | Venus stations direct | [Friday, November 13, 7:27 PM EST](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-13T19:27) | 22°51' Libra | | Venus re-enters Scorpio | [Friday, December 4, 3:12 AM EST](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-04T03:12) | 0° Scorpio | | Post-shadow ends | [Tuesday, December 15, 2026](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-15T13:30) | 8°29' Scorpio | The retrograde itself lasts 41 days. The last Venus retrograde ran from March 1 to April 12, 2025, in Aries and Pisces. The next one runs from May 10 to June 22, 2028, in Gemini. To watch the retrograde happen, open [today's astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/), jump to Venus retrograde and press Play. ### Is Venus in Retrograde Right Now? Venus is retrograde from October 3 to November 13, 2026, so it is retrograde on any day in that window and direct on every other day this year. For today's status of Venus and every other planet, check the [live retrograde tracker](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/). ## What Is Venus Retrograde? Venus retrograde is the stretch when Venus appears to move backward through the zodiac as seen from Earth. The planet never actually reverses. This [apparent retrograde motion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apparent_retrograde_motion) happens because Venus orbits closer to the Sun than we do and moves faster, so when it swings around the near side of its orbit and passes between Earth and the Sun, it looks like it slides backward against the stars. That pass between Earth and the Sun is called the [inferior conjunction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inferior_and_superior_planets). In 2026 it falls on October 23, right in the middle of the retrograde. Venus is closer to Earth then than at any other time in its cycle, about 41 million kilometers away. It is also lost in the Sun's glare. Before the conjunction, [Venus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus) shines as the evening star after sunset; afterward it rises as the morning star before dawn. Many astrologers read that switch as Venus being reborn, so October 23 is a natural night for a ritual. ### How Often Does Venus Go Retrograde? Venus goes retrograde about every 19 months, for roughly 40 to 43 days each time. That makes it the least frequent of the personal-planet retrogrades. Mercury goes retrograde three or four times a year, and Mars about every two years. To see which planets are retrograde right now, check our [live retrograde tracker](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/). ## Venus Retrograde in Scorpio and Libra This retrograde spends three weeks in Scorpio and three weeks in Libra, two signs that handle love very differently. In [traditional rulership](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domicile_%28astrology%29), Venus rules Libra and Taurus and is uncomfortable in Scorpio and Aries, so the retrograde starts in a hard place for Venus and ends in her home sign. ### Venus Retrograde in Scorpio (October 3 to 25) Venus retrograde in Scorpio turns attention to intimacy, trust, jealousy, and shared money. Scorpio does not do surface-level, so this is when old resentments, unspoken desires, and questions about who holds the power in a relationship tend to come up. It also lines up with [Scorpio season](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/) and the run-up to Samhain, when the veil talk and ancestor work are already in the air. ### Venus Retrograde in Libra (October 25 to November 13) Venus retrograde in Libra turns attention to fairness, partnership, and balance. Libra wants things even, so the questions shift to give and take: who shows up, who compromises, and whether an agreement still feels fair. Libra is also a sign of beauty and harmony, which is why style and home decisions come up in this half. ## Venus and Mercury Retrograde Together Venus and Mercury are both retrograde from October 24 to November 13, 2026, and they turn direct on the same day, Friday, November 13. [Mercury stations retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/) on October 24 at 20° Scorpio, one day after the Venus midpoint, and goes direct at 10:53 AM ET on November 13. Venus follows that evening at 7:27 PM. With both planets backing up, conversations about love and money can get extra tangled: a text read the wrong way, a contract with a missed clause, an ex who suddenly writes. Samhain on October 31 falls in the middle of both retrogrades. Since Samhain is already a night for looking back and honoring what came before, the two fit together well. ## What to Work On During Venus Retrograde Venus retrograde is a time to review, revisit, and repair what you already have in love, money, and self-worth. Venus covers relationships, pleasure, beauty, and what we value, and the retrograde turns each of those inward. Here is where many practitioners put their attention: - **Relationships:** Notice old patterns, have the honest conversation you have been putting off, and decide what a relationship needs from you now. - **Money and values:** Review what you spend on and whether it matches what you value. Venus also governs possessions, so this is a good time to look over subscriptions, debts, and things you own but no longer care about. - **Self-worth:** Notice where you shrink yourself to keep the peace. Many people find the retrograde brings back old stories about being "too much" or "not enough." - **Old loves and old friends:** People from the past tend to resurface during a Venus retrograde. You can use the contact to close a chapter kindly, without promising to reopen it. - **Beauty and comfort:** Return to the pleasures you used to love, like a scent, a recipe, or a song, rather than chasing new ones. ### What Many Astrologers Suggest Waiting On Many astrologers suggest waiting until Venus is direct, or better, out of shadow on December 15, before you make big new Venus decisions. Common examples are starting a new relationship, getting engaged or married, a dramatic haircut or cosmetic procedure, and large luxury purchases. Plenty of people do these things during a retrograde and are glad they did. The usual advice is that whatever you choose now, you may see it differently by mid-December. ## Venus in Myth and History People have tracked Venus's disappearances and returns for at least 3,500 years. The Babylonian [Venus tablet of Ammisaduqa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_tablet_of_Ammisaduqa) records 21 years of Venus risings and settings, and the Maya [Dresden Codex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dresden_Codex) holds tables that predict Venus's 584-day cycle with remarkable accuracy. In Mesopotamia, the planet was the goddess [Inanna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inanna), later called Ishtar. In her most famous story she descends into the underworld, is stripped of her jewels and garments at each of seven gates, and returns. Many modern astrologers connect that descent with the weeks Venus vanishes from the evening sky and comes back as the morning star. Greek and Roman tradition gave the planet to [Aphrodite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite) and [Venus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_%28mythology%29), the goddesses of love and beauty, which is where the astrological meaning comes from. Venus also draws a shape. Its five inferior conjunctions over eight years fall at almost the same five points of the zodiac, tracing the [pentagram of Venus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentagram#Pentagram_of_Venus). That is one reason the five-pointed star turns up so often in the [witch symbols](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) tied to Venus and the goddess. ## A Venus Retrograde Ritual for Fridays ![A pink candle, three tumbled rose quartz stones, a copper dish and a closed notebook on a windowsill at dusk.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/venus-retrograde-friday-ritual-1193x800.jpg "Venus retrograde Friday ritual Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")A Venus retrograde ritual is a short reflection you can repeat each Friday of the retrograde. Friday is the day of Venus in the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), and this retrograde has seven of them: October 9, 16, 23 and 30, and November 6 and 13. October 23, the night Venus passes the Sun, and November 13, the night she turns direct, are the strongest. You will need a pink or green candle (see [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) for why), a piece of [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), something copper if you have it, and a journal. 1. **Set up your space.** Place the candle in a safe holder with the rose quartz and copper beside it. Copper is the traditional metal of Venus, and its name comes from Cyprus, the island of Aphrodite. The [copper care guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-clean-copper/) covers how to keep it bright. 2. **Light the candle and settle.** Take a few slow breaths and hold the rose quartz in your hand. 3. **Name the question.** Say out loud, or write, the one area of love, money, or self-worth you want to look at during this retrograde. 4. **Write without editing.** Spend ten minutes writing what you notice: the patterns, the old stories, what you miss, what you are tired of. A [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) or [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) works well for keeping these Fridays together. 5. **Choose one small repair.** Pick one thing you can mend, return, finish, or forgive this week, and write it at the bottom of the page. 6. **Close.** Thank Venus, and let the candle burn down safely or snuff it and relight it next Friday. On November 13, read back through every Friday's page. The thread running through them is usually what the retrograde was about. If you want something sweeter for a relationship that needs care, the [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/) pairs well with this ritual. Many practitioners start one once Venus is direct. ## Crystals and Tools for Venus Retrograde Rose quartz, copper, and pink or green candles are the classic Venus tools because each one is tied to the planet in traditional correspondences. Rose quartz is the stone of love and self-compassion in crystal practice. Copper is the metal of Venus. Green and pink are her colors. You can find [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=venus-retrograde), [copper pieces](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/copper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=venus-retrograde) and [love candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/love-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=venus-retrograde) in the shop. For Mercury's half of the overlap, the [crystals for Mercury retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) guide covers the communication side. ## Venus Retrograde FAQ ### When is Venus retrograde in 2026? Venus is retrograde from October 3, 2026, at 3:15 AM ET to November 13, 2026, at 7:27 PM ET. With the shadow periods, the whole cycle runs from August 31 to December 15, 2026. ### What sign is Venus retrograde in 2026? Venus retrograde 2026 starts at 8° Scorpio and moves back into Libra on October 25. It turns direct at 22° Libra on November 13. ### How long does Venus retrograde last? Venus retrograde lasts about 40 to 43 days. The 2026 retrograde lasts 41 days, from October 3 to November 13. ### Is Venus retrograde bad for relationships? Venus retrograde is not bad for relationships, but it tends to bring up what needs attention in them. Many people use it to have honest conversations, revisit old patterns, and decide what a relationship needs, and to hold off on brand-new commitments until Venus is direct. ### Can you get married during Venus retrograde? You can, and many couples do. Many astrologers suggest avoiding a Venus retrograde for weddings and engagements if you have a choice of dates, because Venus rules partnership. If your date is set, many practitioners mark it with a renewal of vows or a blessing once Venus is direct. ### Do exes come back during Venus retrograde? Exes and old loves often get in touch during a Venus retrograde, because the retrograde turns attention to the past. Whether to reconnect is your call. Many people use the contact to close a chapter rather than restart it. ### Can you cut your hair during Venus retrograde? You can, but many astrologers suggest saving dramatic changes to your look, like a big cut, a new color or a cosmetic procedure, until after November 13, because you may feel differently about the result once Venus is direct. Trims and upkeep are fine. ### Does Venus retrograde affect money? Venus retrograde turns attention to money because Venus rules what we value and own. It is a good time to review spending and finances, and many astrologers suggest holding off on large luxury purchases until Venus is direct. ### What is the Venus retrograde shadow period? The shadow period is the time before and after the retrograde when Venus crosses the same degrees it will retrace. In 2026 the pre-shadow runs from August 31 to October 3, and the post-shadow runs from November 13 to December 15. ### Are Venus and Mercury retrograde at the same time in 2026? Yes. Venus and Mercury are both retrograde from October 24 to November 13, 2026, and both turn direct on November 13. ### Can you see Venus during the retrograde? Venus is visible as the evening star in the first days of October, then disappears into the Sun's glare around the October 23 conjunction. It returns as a bright morning star in the east before sunrise, low at first in early November and easy to spot by mid-November. ### When is the next Venus retrograde? The next Venus retrograde runs from May 10 to June 22, 2028, in Gemini. ### When does Venus retrograde end in 2026? Venus turns direct on November 13, 2026, at 7:27 PM ET. It leaves its post-retrograde shadow on December 15, 2026. ### When was the last Venus retrograde? The last Venus retrograde ran from March 1 to April 12, 2025, in Aries and Pisces. ### Is there a Venus retrograde in 2027? No. Venus does not go retrograde in 2027. After November 13, 2026, the next Venus retrograde runs from May 10 to June 22, 2028, in Gemini. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [What are Essential Oils?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-are-essential-oils/) **Published:** August 10, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** We use essential oils in spells, in inhalers, and in diffusers, but how often do we think of where those wellness elixirs come from? **Content:** We use essential oils in spells, in inhalers, and in diffusers, but how often do we think of where those wellness elixirs come from? We know that lavender essential oil is great for relaxation, and eucalyptus oil smells like a deep, clean breath. But what is an essential oil? We’ll give you the easy definition. ## What is an essential oil? By definition, essential oils are the liquid that is directly extracted from a plant through distillation or expression. This liquid contains multiple essential, life sustaining compounds that vary by plant, and these individual compounds are the concentrated aromatic and absorbable chemicals that we use to heal or harm. Some essential oils contain as many as 220 compounds! As you can see, essential oils are very concentrated, which is why it’s important to dilute them before use. ## I’ve steeped my herbs in oil. Have I made essential oil? No, what you have made is, what we call, an essence oil. You have taken an essential oil (natural carrier oils such as olive oil, jojoba oil, or coconut oil) and added a new herb to it. Because not all of the healing compounds of herbs can be extracted with oil, you will not be receiving all of the compounds of your herb. Essence oil is great for energetic healing work, but not physical healing work. *Copyright 2018 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** essential oils --- ### [Cloves: Magical Uses & Spiritual Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cloves-benefits-magical-uses/) **Published:** February 10, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Cloves have been traded, burned, and worked with in ritual contexts for thousands of years, long before they became a staple of holiday baking. In Indonesian and Chinese trade history, they were among the most valuable spices in the world. In magical and spiritual practice, their value is different but just as consistent: cloves carry a fiery, projective energy that practitioners across traditions have used to amplify intention, accelerate manifestation, and add force to workings that need momentum. In Western folk magic and Wiccan practice, cloves correspond to the element of Fire and the Sun, which together make them one of the more active and energizing herbs in the materia magica. This is not a plant for slow, quiet workings. Cloves speed things up. They add heat to love spells, authority to protection workings, and confidence to those who carry them. Whether you are working with the whole dried flower bud, the ground spice, or clove essential oil, the energetic character remains consistent: this is a plant with direction and force. Below you will find the complete materia magicka for cloves, including planetary and deity correspondences, chakra associations, and 17 documented spell uses across traditions. **Shop Cloves for Spellwork** Ready to work with cloves in your practice? We carry [whole cloves in our spiritual apothecary,](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clove-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses) sourced for ritual use. ### **How Can I Use Cloves In Spells?** [Whole cloves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cloves-whole-syzygium-aromaticum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses), clove powder, and clove oil can be used in spells by adding it to an incense blend, adding it to a pouch, dressing a candle, or turning the dried flower into a charm. Clove incense can also be used to add energy to your spells and sacred space. ### **What Are The Magical Properties Of Cloves?** The magical effects of cloves give it the power to add energy to your money spells, protection spells, luck spells, love spells, mental health spells, and more! It can also help speed up other spells and make manifestation happen faster! ## **Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Cloves** ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/magical-correspondences-cloves-533x800.jpg "magicalcorrespondencescloves Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Cloves in spells, rituals, and healing. ### **Latin Name** - Syzygium aromaticum ### **Gender** - Masculine ### **Elemental Correspondences** - Fire - Air ### **Planetary Correspondences** - Sun - Jupiter ### **Signs that Rule Cloves** - Aries ### **Deities that Rule Cloves** - Osiris - Oya ### **Chakras that work with Cloves** - Root chakra - Sacral chakra - Solar plexus chakra ### **Cloves’ Magickal Properties & Meanings** Use cloves in: - **Calm and Clarity**: Diffuse clove essential oil during meditation and self-care rituals for grounding when your mind feels scattered. - **Banishing Spells**: Boil the whole spice in water for 11 minutes. Forcefully sprinkle the water around your space to banish harmful energies. - **Breaking Hexes**: Add ground cloves to ground black pepper. Mix well, then dress and burn a black candle. - **Cleansing Crystals**: Make a decoction from whole cloves, let it cool, and use this water to [cleanse your crystal ball](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) or water-soluble crystals. - **Courage Spells**: Carry three clove buds to fill your aura with courage and strength. - **Divination**: Drink clove tea before reading [tarot cards, pendulums, crystal balls, runes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/divination-psychic-abilities?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses), and more to increase your psychic abilities. - **Empathy Spells**: Dress a [pink candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses) or light [green candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses) with the ground spice to help people better understand emotions and needs. - **Exorcisms**: Burn the spice as incense to drive away baneful, harmful energies. This is a great white sage smudge replacement. - **Friendship Spells**: To keep friendships strong, add one clove for each friend to a pink bag. - **Longevity Spells**: Enchant and drink clove herbal tea while visualizing yourself as protected, internally and externally. - **Love Spells**: Steep cloves in wine to add romance to your evening. - **Luck Spells**: Create a good luck charm by adding cloves, cinnamon, bay, basil, and your favorite good luck herbs to a green sachet bag. Visualize success! - **Mental Clarity**: Create a personal aromatherapy stick by adding salt and clove oil to a small, glass vial. Open and smell whenever you need a boost of mental clarity. - **Money Spells**: Add the ground herb to your cinnamon blend in our famous [cinnamon money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-cinnamon-money-spell/) to boost its power. You can also dress a green candle in a [money candle spell](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-mulligan-a-money-drawing-oil-recipe/)! - **Passion**: Surround a [red candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses) with 7 whole cloves and burn to add passion to your life. - **Psychic Shielding**: Carry three whole cloves to increase the strength of your psychic shield. - **Protection Spells**: Make a decoction from the whole spice and use the water to draw protection sigils on your home. - **Stop Gossip**: Baked goods always make friends. Bake a spiced cake with cloves, visualizing gossip stopping as you do. Offer the cake as a gift to those who have been gossiping. - **Wealth Spells**: Sprinkle the ground spice into your wallet to pull wealth into your life. Every working on this list starts with the same ingredient. 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Cloves are one of the most versatile herbs in the spiritual materia magica, used across witchcraft, hoodoo, folk magic, and Wiccan traditions for protection, prosperity, love, psychic enhancement, banishing, and more. Their fiery, projective energy makes them particularly effective in workings that need amplification or acceleration. They are associated with the Sun and Jupiter, both expansive, active planetary forces, which gives them a broad range of applications across spell types. ### What deity is associated with cloves? In the Plentiful Earth materia magicka, cloves are associated with Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, resurrection, and judgment, and Oya, the Yoruba orisha of change, storms, and the marketplace. Oya's association with cloves reflects her role as a force that sweeps away what is no longer needed and makes space for transformation. Osiris's association connects cloves to themes of protection, transition, and enduring power. Practitioners working within these traditions may offer cloves when calling on either deity. ### Can I substitute cloves in a spell? Yes. If a spell calls for cloves and you do not have them, cinnamon is the most direct substitute, sharing cloves' fiery, projective energy and many of the same correspondences including money, protection, and speed of manifestation. Allspice is another close substitute, particularly for prosperity and luck workings. Bay laurel can stand in for cloves in protection and authority spells. When substituting, match the energetic intention of the ingredient rather than the physical form. ### What chakras do cloves work with? Cloves are associated with the root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra. The root chakra connection reflects their grounding, protective quality. The sacral connection aligns with their use in passion and love spells. The solar plexus association reflects their projective, fire-aligned energy and their use in courage, confidence, and manifestation workings. When using cloves in chakra work, they are most often directed toward the lower three energy centers. ### Are cloves safe to burn as incense indoors? Yes, in reasonable amounts and in a well-ventilated space. Clove incense has a strong, warming, slightly medicinal scent that some people find potent. If you are burning whole cloves on a charcoal tablet, use a small amount and ensure windows are open. Clove essential oil should not be burned directly, but can be diffused. Those with respiratory sensitivities or asthma should use caution with any smoke-based practice. ### What is the difference between whole cloves, ground cloves, and clove oil in spellwork? All three carry the same energetic correspondences but suit different applications. Whole cloves are best for charms, sachets, candle dressings, and workings where you want a specific number of buds as part of the working (such as surrounding a candle with seven cloves for a passion spell). Ground cloves are easier to incorporate into incense blends, wallet charms, and candle dressings where you want the spice evenly distributed. Clove essential oil is best for anointing, diffusing, and any working where you want the scent and energy without physical plant material. All three are equally effective when used with clear intention. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Uses Of Almonds (Spiritual Uses & Spells) | Witch Herbs, A Witchcraft Dictionary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/almonds/) **Published:** June 30, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Learn how to use almonds in money spells, love spells, and more! **Content:** Looking to work some magic but not sure what magical ingredient to use? Wish you had more Witchcraft supplies around your house? What ingredient should you use in your money spell? Which oil helps with beauty spells? We'll give you a hint, Witch! It's almonds! (We know that was supposed to be a hint, but we couldn't help ourselves). That's right, you can empower almond meal, flour, raw almonds, extract, and oil for prosperity, fertility, and so much more! Of course, if you're allergic to almonds and tree nuts and don't want them in your witch kit, we recommend trying a different [magic spell ingredient](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) with the same magical use. So, wondering how you can do some simple, everyday magic with this delicious nut? Let's dive into the Witchcraft materia magica! ![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-almonds-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforalmonds Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Almonds \| Almond Materia Magicka Almonds are a great addition to your witchcraft supplies kit. We know you don't normally think of almonds when you think about herbs for witchcraft, but hear us out – everything in life has the potential for magic. So, Green Witch, let's get started. ### Latin Name - *Prunus dulcis* - Prunus amygdalus ### Folk Name Older books of shadows may call this nut: - Greek Nuts ### Gender - Masculine energy ### Elements - Air ### Planets - Mercury - Venus - Saturn ### Zodiac Signs - Gemini - Leo ### Chakra Correspondences - Root chakra - Sacral chakra - Throat chakra ### Almond's Magical Uses - **Breaking Habits**: Almond is traditionally worked in spells for breaking unwanted habits. Carry it as a charm alongside the people and support you lean on, or hold the nut while you meditate on your next steps. - **Beauty:** Use this base oil in glamour spells or [homemade skincare products](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-are-essential-oils/). When [blending this carrier oil with essential oils](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) or prepping it for massages, add a little magic by visualizing yourself or your client filled with golden beauty. Great Witch Tip: If your favorite cosmetic products contain almond oil as a carrier product, you can simply enchant your makeup before using it! - **Fertility**: Wear the nut as a fertility charm, or add almond oil to a massage oil for a couple’s ritual of intimacy and new beginnings. - **Luck**: Enchant the leaves or the nut as an everyday magic good luck charm. Add a bit of almond meal to your next meal to bring in luck; this is also a great type of everyday magic. Make a luck potion by blending vanilla ice cream, toasted almonds, and almond extract into a magic milkshake. - **Prosperity & Wealth**: Charm the leaves to draw money to your bank. You can also drizzle a little food-grade almond oil into your meals to call money energy into your life. - **Universal Love**: Use the flowers in family building spells to ensure true, universal love. This is great for adoption rites, as well! As you can see, almonds make a great addition to your apothecary, personal Witchcraft kit, or everyday magic rituals! So, don't worry if you don't ID as a Green Witch; every Witch can use herbs in magic. How do you plan to use almonds in your next spell or ritual? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [4 Candles Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/candles-money-spell/) **Published:** July 19, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Each part of this money spell adds good wealth energies to your intention, helping cash manifest faster. **Content:** If life feels unstable and money is tight, we have the best money spell for you to try. This wealth and prosperity spell is a candle magic spell that focuses on grounding yourself in wealth by placing 4 beacons that help attract wealth and pull money down to you. But first, let's learn a little bit about how the spell works and the symbolism behind the ingredients. - [The Basics Of Candle Magic](#h-the-basics-of-candle-magic) - [What Is Candle Magic?](#h-what-is-candle-magic) - [Candle Colors For Money Spells](#h-candle-colors-for-money-spells) - [What Type Of Candle Should I Use?](#h-what-type-of-candle-should-i-use) - [Using Your Candle In Ritual](#h-using-your-candle-in-ritual) - [How to Perform a Money Spell](#h-how-to-perform-a-money-spell) - [4 Candles Money Spell](#h-4-candles-money-spell) - [How This Spell Works](#how-this-spell-works) - [When To Cast This Money Spell](#when-to-cast-this-money-spell) The more familiar you are with the spell's symbolism, the better your mind can interpret the energies before sending them off to be manifested. This is the essence of what makes powerful spells that actually work! ## The Basics Of Candle Magic One of our favorite types of magic to cast is candle magic. This type of spell is an easy method of magic that allows you to cast spells with no one knowing. It's also great because you likely already have the "witchcraft supplies" you need for candle spells right in your home! In other words, candle magic is a great type of spellwork for Witches who are still "in the broom closet." ### What Is Candle Magic? Candle magic consists of a type of ritual or spell that uses candles as beacons to call energy to you or supply energy to manifest an intention. Sometimes spelled with a "k", candle magick can be used to attract, burn away, heal, and empower, depending on your goals, visualization, and chosen candle color. ### Candle Colors For Money Spells This particular spell is a money spell, and the best candle colors to use for money spells are green and brown. This is because money is a stabilizing force, and stabilization is ruled by the Earth element. Earth is often represented by the colors green and brown. By using Earth-colored candles, we are calling in the energies that correspond to money, stability, and earth. When it comes to [magical candle color correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/), Earth-colored candles are the perfect candles for money magick. ### What Type Of Candle Should I Use? When it comes to candle magick, the type of candle you use in a money spell will determine how long it takes for the candle-burning phase of a spell to be completed. If you don't have much time to perform the spell or keep a safe eye on your candles as they burn, we recommend choosing a small candle, such as a birthday candle or a [chime candle for your candle spells](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candles-money-spell). If you have a lot of time or you would like to repeat the spell multiple times, we recommend using a larger [pillar candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pillar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candles-money-spell) or a knot candle. ### Using Your Candle In Ritual When casting spells and performing rituals, the best things you can do are: - Make sure your wick is trimmed to 1/4" of an inch before lighting. This keeps your candle flame safe, helps your candle burn evenly, and provides the best clarity for candle readings. - Anoint or dress your candles with corresponding oils and herbs to add more energy to your spell. - Keep herbs and flammable objects out of the candle wax; these can act as additional wicks which may cause your candle to burn too hot and become dangerous. - Keep crystals out of your candle wax as some can overheat and others with water pockets can explode. - Burn your candles on a heat-safe surface. - Keep your burning candles in a safe place, away from flammable objects. ## How to Perform a Money Spell Now, onto the fun part: casting your money spell. Take a moment and think about the money you need in your life. Visualize yourself happy with that exact amount in your bank. How does it feel? What do you look like? How are you spending it? Carry that energy and that visualization as you perform your ritual. Energy, your mind, and your body tend to follow any visualization you set in place. So, this is an important time to dream big! ## 4 Candles Money Spell [![an image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/4-candles-money-spell-533x800.png "4 candles money spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/4-candles-money-spell.png)The 4 Candles Money Spell helps to ground you in wealth. Let's learn how to cast the spell. ### How This Spell Works Each part of this spell adds good wealth energies to your intention, helping it manifest faster. By learning how each part works, you can better direct the vibes to your goal. This spell contains the following items and concepts: - Green candles: This candle color symbolizes money, stability, and grounding, helping you receive everything you need to thrive. If you don't have green candles, you can use gold candles or white candles instead. - Cinnamon: This herb helps speed up the spell as well as provides a fast-money kick. - Pillars: Pillars can only be built on a stable foundation and they act as support, so with this spell, we are making sure we build your foundation of wealth and using the idea of pillars to raise you and your intentions up. - Arrows: These help you direct the energy to your goal. - The number 4: In numerology, 4 stands for stability, wealth, and physical manifestation. ### When To Cast This Money Spell The [best times to cast a money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/when-to-cast-money-spells/) are: - During a waxing Moon. - During a full Moon. - On a Thursday. - On a Sunday. - During the hour of Jupiter. If you need to do a spell immediately, don't worry! You aren't bound to [casting a spell only on specific days](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). The spell timing above is just a recommendation that helps add a little extra energy boost to your work. You can cast spells at any time you need to. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [New Moon In Virgo: What Does It Mean?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/new-moon-virgo/) **Published:** August 13, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Explore the New Moon in Virgo: its impact on signs, symbolism, rituals, growth, and transformation. A must-read for astrology lovers! **Content:** The New Moon in Virgo captures our attention because its energy heralds a time of new beginnings and personal growth. Virgo, the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac, symbolizes: - Practicality. - Meticulousness. - A keen eye for detail. ## In This Guide: - [The Symbolism Of The New Moon In Virgo](#h-the-symbolism-of-the-new-moon-in-virgo) - [How The New Moon in Virgo Affects Other Signs](#h-how-the-new-moon-in-virgo-affects-other-signs) - [Rituals And Practices To Do During The Virgo New Moon](#h-rituals-and-practices-to-do-during-the-virgo-new-moon) Governed by Mercury, Virgo's energy is analytical and strives for perfection. The New Moon phase of the lunar cycle symbolizes new beginnings and renewal. When the Moon is in Virgo, **this phase takes on a more practical and grounded aspect, encouraging self-reflection and critical thinking.** Let's explore the intricate dance between the Moon and Virgo, and how they intertwine to impact our lives. ## The Symbolism Of The New Moon In Virgo ### Transformation And Growth A New Moon in Virgo is a unique opportunity to reassess life's direction and make necessary changes. It's a time for transformation, growth, and aligning with one's true purpose. One way to follow those changes is a [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/): set an intention at the new moon, then note what shifts as the cycle turns. ### Health And Wellness Virgo's association with health and wellness means that a New Moon in this sign emphasizes taking care of our bodies and minds. This period encourages a focus on healthy eating, exercise, and mental clarity. ## How The New Moon in Virgo Affects Other Signs ### Impact On Earth Signs For Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), this New Moon enhances practical thinking, stability, and determination. ### Impact On Water Signs Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) might experience heightened intuition and emotional sensitivity. ### Impact On Fire Signs Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) are likely to feel a renewed sense of ambition and confidence. ### Impact On Air Signs For Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), the energy of the New Moon in Virgo might bring about intellectual growth and enhanced communication. ## Rituals And Practices To Do During The Virgo New Moon ### Meditation And Reflection This is a perfect time to meditate and reflect on personal goals and how to achieve them. ### Virgo New Moon Rituals The best Virgo New Moon rituals to cast involve: - New beginnings spells. - Protection spells. - Motivation spells. - New business. - New job spells. - Health & wellness rituals. Here are a few of our favorite spells to cast during a Virgo New Moon: - [4 Candles Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/candles-money-spell/) - [13 Powers Money Jar Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/13-powers-money-jar-spell/) - [Algiz Runestone Home Protection Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/algiz-runestone-home-protection-spell/) - [Home & Property Protection Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/home-property-protection-spell/) - [New Moon Internal Peace Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/new-moon-spell-inner-peace/) - [Ultimate Spell to Increase Memory and Focus](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/ultimate-memory-spell/) The New Moon in Virgo is a powerful cosmic event with broad and intimate implications. Whether you're an Earth sign looking to ground yourself or a Water sign seeking emotional insight, this phase offers something unique for everyone. Embrace the energy, connect with your inner self, and grow. ### **FAQs** ### What is the best way to celebrate the New Moon in Virgo? Engaging in self-reflection, meditation, and setting clear intentions are excellent ways to celebrate this lunar phase. ### Can the New Moon in Virgo affect my mood? Yes, many people report feeling more introspective, focused, and inspired during this time. ### What rituals are associated with the New Moon in Virgo? Rituals often include meditation, intention-setting, and sometimes specific rituals related to health and wellness. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Self-Test For Spiritual Gifts](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spiritual-gifts-test/) **Published:** August 21, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** What spiritual gifts do you own? Clairvoyant? Clairalient? A Natural Lucid Dreamer? Find out 👇 **Content:** Ever felt a pull towards something greater, a higher calling or purpose? Do you have experiences that you can't explain? That's your spirit seeking its true path. ## In This Guide: - [What Are Spiritual Gifts?](#h-what-are-spiritual-gifts) - [Spiritual Gifts Test](#h-spiritual-gifts-test) - [Spiritual Gifts Self-Assessment Checklist](#h-spiritual-gifts-self-assessment-checklist) Our Self-Test For Spiritual Gifts is a simple tool that can help guide you to identifying and harnessing your inherent gifts. This checklist: - Does NOT need an email address. - Is as easy as tallying up your checkmarks. - Can help provide you with comprehensive insights into the psychic abilities you have. - Helps you find your true north on your spiritual journey. ## What Are Spiritual Gifts? A spiritual gift is a special ability or talent bestowed upon individuals, historically believed to be a divine endowment. These gifts are not solely for personal benefit; they are meant to be used for the greater good, assisting others on their spiritual journeys. However, here at Plentiful Earth, a Spiritual Brand, we believe that every being has a natural ability to be extraordinary, whether you are easily able to do instant manifestation or naturally heal. ## Why Take A Test For Spiritual Gifts? Tests for spiritual gifts allows you to gain deeper insights into your strengths and capabilities. By understanding your gifts, a clearer [path to spiritual](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/) development emerges. Spiritual gifts, when identified and nurtured, can contribute immensely to community well-being. They foster unity, understanding, and shared purpose between your subtle bodies and your spirit community. ## Spiritual Gifts Test You'll Need: - A sheet of paper. - A pencil. - Your experiences. This test contains categorized lists of abilities and mystical experiences. For each experience you have had, give yourself one tally. If you check most or all of each category, you have that ability! ### Spiritual Gifts Self-Assessment Checklist Please read each statement and check the ones that resonate with you most strongly. It's important to remember that this checklist is not exhaustive and everyone's spiritual journey is unique. Use this as a starting point to help guide your introspection and further exploration. 1. **Clairvoyance (Clear Seeing)** - \[ \] I often have vivid and prophetic dreams. - \[ \] I can see images, colors, scenes, or entities that aren't physically present. - \[ \] I've had visions or seen things before they happen. 2. **Clairaudience (Clear Hearing)** - \[ \] I often hear external, non-personalized voices, sounds, or music others don't. - \[ \] I can hear guidance or messages that seem to come from an unseen source. - \[ \] I've been able to accurately hear events or conversations happening at a distance. 3. **Clairsentience (Clear Feeling)** - \[ \] I can easily and subconsciously pick up on the emotions of those around me. - \[ \] I physically feel the energy or emotions in certain places or around certain objects. - \[ \] I've experienced strong gut feelings or intuition about situations. 4. **Claircognizance (Clear Knowing)** - \[ \] I often just "know" something without any logical explanation. - \[ \] I frequently have powerful epiphanies or sudden insights. - \[ \] I can often predict outcomes without any prior knowledge. 5. **Clairgustance (Clear Tasting)** - \[ \] I've experienced tastes without having anything in my mouth. - \[ \] Certain spiritual or emotional moments are accompanied by distinct tastes. - \[ \] I've tasted substances that relate to a past event or memory, without any logical reason for it. 6. **Clairalience (Clear Smelling)** - \[ \] I've detected fragrances or odors without any identifiable source. - \[ \] I've smelled scents associated with specific past events or people, especially deceased loved ones. - \[ \] Certain unexplained smells come to me as signs, guidance, or warnings. 7. **Empathy** - \[ \] I deeply feel and often take on the emotions of others or often feel waves of sadness before a major world event. - \[ \] I can quickly determine the energy of a room when I enter. - \[ \] I have a strong desire to help alleviate the suffering of others. 8. **Energy Healing** - \[ \] I feel drawn to healing professions or practices. - \[ \] Others have told me they feel better or healed after spending time with or being touched by me. - \[ \] I've experienced warmth, tingling, or energy moving through my hands. 9. **Mediumship** - \[ \] I've communicated with deceased loved ones or felt their presence. - \[ \] I've seen, heard, or sensed spirits or entities others cannot. - \[ \] I'm drawn to the study of the afterlife and the spirit world. 10. **Telepathy** - \[ \] I can sometimes know or hear what others are thinking. - \[ \] I've shared thoughts or dreams with others without speaking. - \[ \] I've experienced instances where someone contacted me just as I was thinking of them. 11. **Telekinesis (Mind Over Matter)** - \[ \] I've felt an innate belief or desire to move objects with my mind. - \[ \] Objects around me have shifted or moved without any external influence. - \[ \] During heightened emotional states, electronic devices or objects have reacted or malfunctioned. 12. **Technokinesis (Influence Over Technology)** - \[ \] Electronic devices often malfunction around me without any known cause. - \[ \] When I touch electronic devices, they either start working again or experience glitches. - \[ \] I've caused a machine to react to a thought, such as opening a necessary file or entering a phrase, without physically touching the machine. 13. **Intuitive Insight** - \[ \] I have an innate understanding or perception of certain topics or situations. - \[ \] I can quickly discern the truth or deeper meaning behind things. - \[ \] I trust my intuition and it often leads me in the right direction. 14. **Natural Lucid Dreamer** - \[ \] I can make conscious decisions inside of dreams. - \[ \] I remember past dreams and plots from previous dreams matter in current dreams. - \[ \] I experience "Persistent Realms," or you always go to the same dream-only places, such as a mall, city, or town that has a life of its own. 15. **Dream Interpretation** - \[ \] My dreams often provide guidance or messages. - \[ \] I can easily interpret the symbolic meanings behind my or others' dreams. - \[ \] I'm drawn to the study and understanding of dreams. 16. **Astral Travel/Projection** - \[ \] I've experienced sensations of leaving my body. - \[ \] I've visited other places or realms in my dreams or meditations. - \[ \] I have a natural ability to separate my consciousness from my physical body. 17. **Instant Manifestor (Thought-Reality Alignment)** - \[ \] I often notice that things I think about or desire materialize very quickly in my life. - \[ \] I've had experiences where simply visualizing something caused it to happen almost immediately. - \[ \] I am often told that I'm "lucky" because things seem to just work out for me. Remember, spiritual gifts can manifest in various ways, and it's possible to have more than one gift. Also, these gifts can develop over time, so it's essential to remain open and receptive. If you find that a certain area strongly resonates with you, consider seeking guidance, books, or courses to deepen your understanding and hone your skills. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Life Path Number 1: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-1/) **Published:** August 27, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Are you a Life Path Number 1? Learn your: - Core Strengths - Challenges - Compatibility - Career Paths Plus get tips for living your best life! **Content:** **Life Path Number 1: The Leader \| Independence \| Innovation \| Courage \| Determination** In the fascinating world of numerology, the [Life Path Number](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) serves as an essential guide to understanding individual traits, behaviors, and life journeys. For those born with 1 as their life path number, the energy associated with this number reveals a lot about what makes you tick. ## In This Guide: - [The Traits And Essence Of Life Path Number 1](#h-the-traits-and-essence-of-life-path-number-1) - [Core Strengths](#h-core-strengths) - [Leadership](#h-leadership) - [Independence](#h-independence) - [Innovation](#h-innovation) - [Courage](#h-courage) - [Determination](#h-determination) - [Challenges And How to Overcome Them](#h-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them) - [Stubbornness](#h-stubbornness) - [Impatience](#h-impatience) - [Risk of Being Self-Centered](#h-risk-of-being-self-centered) - [Compatibility With Other Numbers](#h-compatibility-with-other-numbers) - [Career Paths](#h-career-paths) - [Tips For Living A Fulfilling Life As A Life Path Number 1](#h-tips-for-living-a-fulfilling-life-as-a-life-path-number-1) Let's unpack the significance of Life Path Number 1, from its unique attributes to its challenges, and more. ## The Traits And Essence Of Life Path Number 1 Number 1 is often considered the **Alpha** of numerology numbers. It's associated with traits such as **initiative, leadership, and independence**. As a Life Path Number 1, you're destined to be a **pioneer**, continually striving to achieve something significant. ## Core Strengths ### Leadership Number 1's are natural-born leaders. They have an innate ability to inspire others and take charge of situations. ### Independence Highly self-reliant, individuals with Life Path Number 1 prefer to tread their own paths rather than follow the herd. ### Innovation Another significant trait is their innovative mind. They love challenges and view problems as opportunities to come up with creative solutions. ### Courage People born with this Life Path Number have an inherent sense of bravery, making them unafraid to venture into the unknown. ### Determination Last but not least, Number 1 individuals are incredibly determined. Once they set their sights on a goal, they will stop at nothing to achieve it. ## Challenges And How to Overcome Them ### Stubbornness While determination is a strength, it can also manifest as stubbornness. Learning to be more flexible can help overcome this challenge. ### Impatience The quest for achievement can sometimes make Number 1's impatient. Cultivating patience is crucial for long-term success. ### Risk of Being Self-Centered Their focus on personal goals can sometimes make them appear self-centered. Building empathy and understanding towards others is essential. ## Compatibility With Other Numbers When it comes to relationships, Number 1's are most compatible with Life Path Numbers 3, 5, and 6. These combinations generally lead to relationships filled with excitement, balance, and mutual respect. ## Career Paths In career terms, people with number 1 excel in roles that allow them to utilize their leadership skills. Suitable careers might include **entrepreneurship**, **management**, or any occupation that allows for **autonomy** and **innovation**. ## Tips For Living A Fulfilling Life As A Life Path Number 1 1. **Embrace Leadership**: Don't shy away from taking the lead; it's in your nature. 2. **Seek Innovation**: Always look for new ways to approach life's challenges. 3. **Balance Independence and Teamwork**: While it's good to be independent, remember the value of collaboration. 4. **Cultivate Patience**: It's okay if things don't always happen right away. Number 1s are a powerful and multifaceted number full of potential. With traits like **leadership, innovation, and determination**, those born under this number are destined for great things. However, recognizing the associated challenges and learning to balance them can make the journey much more fulfilling. Understanding these complexities can open doors to a deeper understanding of yourself and others. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 2: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-2/) **Published:** August 28, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Quick! Add up your birthday! Are you Life Path 2? If so, read this 👉 **Content:** **Life Path Number 2: The Diplomat \| Diplomacy \| Emotional Intelligence \| Partnership \| Intuition \| Patience** When we talk about the realm of numerology, [Life Path Numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) hold a special place, serving as a roadmap to understanding one's inner world, life purpose, and unique qualities. Life Path Number 2 embodies a personality that is often overlooked but is indispensable for the balance and harmony of the world. ## In This Guide: - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 2](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-2) - [Strengths Of Life Path Number 2](#h-strengths-of-life-path-number-2) - [Diplomacy](#h-diplomacy) - [Emotional Intelligence](#h-emotional-intelligence) - [Partnership And Cooperation](#h-partnership-and-cooperation) - [Intuition](#h-intuition) - [Patience](#h-patience) - [Challenges And How To Overcome Them](#h-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them) - [Over-Sensitivity](#h-over-sensitivity) - [Indecisiveness](#h-indecisiveness) - [Tendency to Be Passive](#h-tendency-to-be-passive) - [Compatibility With Other Life Path Numbers](#h-compatibility-with-other-life-path-numbers) - [Career Paths](#h-career-paths) - [Tips For A Balanced Life](#h-tips-for-a-balanced-life) If you are a Number 2, or know someone who is, this comprehensive article is for you. Here, we delve into the multiple dimensions of Number 2, from its characteristics and strengths to challenges and much more. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 2 Unlike the independent and leadership-oriented Number 1, Life Path Number 2 is synonymous with qualities like **cooperation, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence**. As a Life Path Number 2, you are the peacekeeper, the mediator, and the nurturer. ## Strengths Of Life Path Number 2 ### Diplomacy One of the significant traits of a Number 2 is their diplomatic skill. They are natural mediators and excellent at resolving conflicts. ### Emotional Intelligence High emotional intelligence is another hallmark. Number 2's can read situations and people easily, making them empathetic and understanding. ### Partnership And Cooperation These individuals excel in teamwork. They know how to balance and harmonize in any given situation. ### Intuition Their intuition is often strong, enabling them to make well-informed decisions even when data is lacking. ### Patience Number 2 people are generally patient, which aids them in dealing with stressful situations more effectively than others. ## Challenges And How To Overcome Them ### Over-Sensitivity Being emotionally attuned can sometimes lead to over-sensitivity. Learning emotional boundaries can help. ### Indecisiveness The ability to see all sides can sometimes make decision-making a challenge. Confidence-building exercises can be beneficial. ### Tendency to Be Passive The cooperative nature might lead to passivity. Recognizing the right time to take a stand is crucial. ## Compatibility With Other Life Path Numbers In the realm of relationships, Number 2's often find compatibility with Numbers 4, 6, and 9. These combinations usually lead to relationships filled with mutual respect, emotional connection, and stability. ## Career Paths For Number 2, careers that involve working in groups or in caregiving roles are ideal. Professions in **human resources**, **counseling**, or **diplomacy** can be particularly rewarding. ## Tips For A Balanced Life 1. **Practice Emotional Boundaries**: While being empathetic is good, know where to draw the line. 2. **Build Self-Confidence**: Believe in your own capabilities. 3. **Learn to Say No**: Cooperation is excellent, but don't forget to stand up for what you believe in. 4. **Trust Your Intuition**: When in doubt, always listen to your inner voice. Life Path Number 2 is a unique blend of emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and the ability to bring people together. The world needs more peacemakers, diplomats, and nurturers, which makes this Life Path Number indispensable. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 3: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-3/) **Published:** August 29, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** If your Life Path Number is 3, you should read this! **Content:** **Life Path Number 3: The Communicator \| Creative \| Excellent Communication Skills \| Optimistic \| Sociable \| Empathetic** In the captivating sphere of numerology, [Life Path Numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) serve as a key to unlocking the mysteries of your intrinsic nature, your life's purpose, and your unique set of abilities. Among these, Life Path Number 3 stands out as a vibrant and creative force. ## In This Guide: - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 3](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-3) - [Core Strengths Of Life Path Number 3](#h-core-strengths-of-life-path-number-3) - [Creativity](#h-creativity) - [Excellent Communication Skills](#h-excellent-communication-skills) - [Optimism](#h-optimism) - [Sociable](#h-sociable) - [Emotional Sensitivity](#h-emotional-sensitivity) - [Challenges And Solutions](#h-challenges-and-solutions) - [Scatterbrained](#h-scatterbrained) - [Vulnerability To Criticism](#h-vulnerability-to-criticism) - [Tendency To Over-Indulge](#h-tendency-to-over-indulge) - [Relationship Compatibility](#h-relationship-compatibility) - [Best Career Paths](#h-best-career-paths) - [Tips For Leading An Enriched Life](#h-tips-for-leading-an-enriched-life) If you're a Life Path Number 3 or know someone who is, you'll find this comprehensive guide invaluable. In this article, we'll dig deep into the multifaceted aspects of Life Path Number 3, from its unique strengths to the challenges it faces, and much more. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 3 Life Path 3 is the epitome of creative energy and self-expression. If you're a 3, you are likely charismatic, vibrant, and filled with a zest for life. You are the **communicator, artist, and optimist** of the numerology world. ## Core Strengths Of Life Path Number 3 ### Creativity One of the most defining traits of this Number is an innate sense of creativity. Be it in arts, writing, or even problem-solving, creativity is your second nature. ### Excellent Communication Skills Communication is another forte. Life Path 3 individuals are articulate and can express themselves very well, both verbally and in writing. ### Optimism Your ability to see the silver lining in any situation is remarkable. This trait helps you overcome challenges with relative ease. ### Sociable Being friendly and outgoing, you find it easy to make friends. You often serve as the life of the party. ### Emotional Sensitivity Your emotional intelligence is quite high, which makes you compassionate and understanding towards others. ## Challenges And Solutions ### Scatterbrained With so many interests and talents, you may sometimes find it hard to focus. Setting priorities can help. ### Vulnerability To Criticism Because you invest so much emotionally in what you do, you may be sensitive to criticism. Learning to view feedback constructively is key. ### Tendency To Over-Indulge Your love for the finer things in life may lead to excess. Maintaining balance is crucial. ## Relationship Compatibility Life Path 3 individuals often find themselves most compatible with Life Path 1, 5, and 7. These combinations are generally robust, filled with mutual respect and creative energies. ## Best Career Paths In terms of career, those with Number 3 thrive in fields that allow them to flex their creative muscles. Roles in **advertising, public relations, arts, and media** are often most fulfilling for them. ## Tips For Leading An Enriched Life 1. **Prioritize**: With so many interests, it’s essential to focus on what matters most. 2. **Be Receptive to Feedback**: Learn to take criticism as an opportunity for growth. 3. **Maintain Balance**: While indulging is fine, don't forget the importance of moderation. 4. **Channel Your Creativity**: Always find an outlet for your creative energies. Life Path 3 is undeniably a vibrant number full of life, creativity, and communicative skills. While challenges exist, your inherent talents provide you with all the tools you need to face them head-on. Your zest for life and ability to express yourself makes you not just unique but indispensable in adding color and vitality to the world around you. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 4: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-4/) **Published:** August 31, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Discover what makes people with Life Path Number 4 unique. From career to relationships, we cover it all in this numerology guide. **Content:** **Life Path Number 4: The Builder \| Planner \| Diligent \| Organized \| Dependable \| Practical \| Problem-Solver** Among the various [Life Path Numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/), Number 4 stands as a beacon of stability, responsibility, and unyielding work ethic. If you're a Life Path Number 4, or you know someone who is, this detailed guide is your one-stop resource. ## In This Guide - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 4](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-4) - [Strengths Of Life Path Number 4](#h-strengths-of-life-path-number-4) - [Diligence And Work Ethic](#h-diligence-and-work-ethic) - [Organizational Skills](#h-organizational-skills) - [Dependability](#h-dependability) - [Practicality](#h-practicality) - [Problem-Solving](#h-problem-solving) - [Obstacles And Solutions](#h-obstacles-and-solutions) - [Resistance To Change](#h-resistance-to-change) - [Over-Cautiousness](#h-over-cautiousness) - [Tendency To Be Judgmental](#h-tendency-to-be-judgmental) - [Relationship Compatibility](#h-relationship-compatibility) - [Best Career Paths](#h-best-career-paths) - [Guidance For A Harmonious Life](#h-guidance-for-a-harmonious-life) Here, we'll explore the myriad dimensions of Number 4, including its strengths, challenges, compatibility, career avenues, and much more. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 4 At the core, Life Path Number 4 represents **stability**, **discipline**, and a **down-to-earth** nature. If you're a 4, you are likely a **hard worker**, extremely **reliable**, and highly **organized**. You are the **builder, planner, and the bedrock** of any enterprise. ## Strengths Of Life Path Number 4 ### Diligence And Work Ethic Your commitment to hard work is second to none. You understand the value of effort and are willing to put in the time to achieve your goals. ### Organizational Skills You have a knack for organizing tasks, people, and events. This makes you a highly efficient planner and manager. ### Dependability Your reliability is one of your most prized qualities. People know they can count on you to keep your word. ### Practicality Your approach to life is grounded in reality. You are pragmatic, sensible, and focused on tangible outcomes. ### Problem-Solving Equipped with a logical mindset, you are excellent at solving problems, particularly when it involves practical issues. ## Obstacles And Solutions ### Resistance To Change Your preference for stability can sometimes make you resistant to change. Flexibility can be developed with conscious effort. ### Over-Cautiousness Being excessively cautious can limit your opportunities. Learning to take calculated risks is important. ### Tendency To Be Judgmental Your practical outlook might make you quick to judge others. Being more open-minded can offer a broader perspective. ## Relationship Compatibility In terms of relationships, Number 4s are most compatible with Numbers 2, 6, and 8. These relationships offer a balance of stability, emotional support, and practical wisdom. ## Best Career Paths For Life Path Number 4, careers in **engineering, finance, healthcare, and management** are often most satisfying. These professions allow you to leverage your organizational skills and attention to detail. ## Guidance For A Harmonious Life 1. **Embrace Flexibility**: Learn to adapt to changing circumstances for a more fulfilling life. 2. **Take Calculated Risks**: Expand your horizons by venturing out of your comfort zone, but with due diligence. 3. **Be Open-Minded**: Life offers various pathways, and being open to different views enriches your experience. 4. **Prioritize Self-Care**: Your work ethic is commendable, but don’t forget to take time for yourself. Life Path Number 4 stands as a symbol of reliability, practicality, and an unwavering commitment to achieving results. Your natural proclivity for hard work and organization makes you an indispensable asset in both your professional and personal lives. While you face challenges, they're merely stepping stones on your journey to fulfilling your innate potential. Your stability and pragmatic outlook not only guide you but also serve as a dependable foundation for others. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 5: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-5/) **Published:** September 1, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Navigate the ups and downs of being a Life Path 5 with actionable insights to enrich your love life, career, and journey. **Content:** **Life Path Number 5: The Adventurer \| Adventurous Spirit \| Adaptability \| Excellent Communicator \| Resourceful \| Open-Minded** When it comes to Life Path Number 5, the traits of adaptability, freedom, and exploration are at the forefront. If you're a Number 5, or you're acquainted with someone who is, this exhaustive guide is tailor-made for you. ## In This Guide: - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 5](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-5) - [Strengths of Life Path Number 5](#h-strengths-of-life-path-number-5) - [Adventurous Spirit](#h-adventurous-spirit) - [Adaptability](#h-adaptability) - [Excellent Communication Skills](#h-excellent-communication-skills) - [Resourcefulness](#h-resourcefulness) - [Open-Mindedness](#h-open-mindedness) - [Challenges and Their Remedies](#h-challenges-and-their-remedies) - [Restlessness](#h-restlessness) - [Impulsivity](#h-impulsivity) - [Difficulty with Commitment](#h-difficulty-with-commitment) - [Relationship Compatibility](#h-relationship-compatibility) - [Ideal Career Paths](#h-ideal-career-paths) - [Tips for Living a Fulfilling Life](#h-tips-for-living-a-fulfilling-life) In this article, we’ll unpack the multiple layers of Number 5, from its defining characteristics to its compatibility and career suitability, among other facets. Find out [how to calculate your Life Path Number](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) > ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 5 If you’re a Number 5, your life is likely a whirlwind of **adventure**, **change**, and continuous **learning. You are the explorer, freedom-seeker, and changemaker** in the realm of numerology. ## Strengths of Life Path Number 5 ### Adventurous Spirit Your love for adventure knows no bounds. Whether it’s travel, meeting new people, or exploring new hobbies, you’re always up for a new experience. ### Adaptability You can adapt to changes more swiftly than most. This trait equips you to deal well with life's unpredictable twists and turns. ### Excellent Communication Skills Being articulate and persuasive, your communication skills are top-notch, making you an effective speaker or writer. ### Resourcefulness You have an uncanny ability to find solutions to problems and make the most out of limited resources. ### Open-Mindedness Your willingness to embrace different perspectives makes you open-minded and tolerant. ## Challenges and Their Remedies ### Restlessness Your penchant for change can make you restless. Focusing on long-term goals can help channel this energy positively. ### Impulsivity Your spontaneous nature may lead to hasty decisions. Cultivating patience and mindfulness can offer balance. ### Difficulty with Commitment Your love for freedom may make long-term commitments daunting. Working on consistency and reliability can be beneficial. ## Relationship Compatibility When it comes to relationships, Number 5 is most harmonious with Numbers 1, 3, and 7. These pairings resonate with your need for freedom and your adventurous spirit. ## Ideal Career Paths Career-wise, jobs in **journalism, sales, marketing, and travel-related industries** are often well-suited to your personality. These roles capitalize on your adaptability and excellent communication skills. ## Tips for Living a Fulfilling Life 1. **Prioritize Balance**: While chasing new experiences, remember to keep your life balanced. 2. **Embrace Commitment**: Despite your freedom-loving nature, certain commitments are essential for growth. 3. **Cultivate Mindfulness**: This practice will help you make more thoughtful choices. 4. **Never Stop Learning**: Continuous learning is your forte, so make it a lifelong endeavor. In numerology, 5 is synonymous with freedom, adaptability, and a ceaseless quest for knowledge and new experiences. While your adventurous spirit is your greatest strength, it can also be a double-edged sword. Therefore, balancing your love for freedom with a bit of stability and mindfulness is key. Overall, your versatility and zest for life make you an incredibly captivating individual, always ready to explore new horizons and make the most of what life has to offer. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 6: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-6/) **Published:** September 2, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Life Path Number 6: The Nurturer | Compassionate | Responsible | Balanced | Family-Oriented | Artistic Find out more 👇 **Content:** **Life Path Number 6: The Nurturer \| Compassionate \| Responsible \| Balanced \| Family-Oriented \| Artistic** In the enthralling realm of numerology, [Life Path Numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) serve as guiding stars that offer illuminating insights into our personalities, strengths, and life missions. Number 6 holds a special place as the archetype of the nurturer, healer, and responsible individual. [Find out your life path number >](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) ## In This Guide: - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 6](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-6) - [Strengths Of Life Path Number 6](#h-strengths-of-life-path-number-6) - [Compassion](#h-compassion) - [Responsibility](#h-responsibility) - [Harmony and Balance](#h-harmony-and-balance) - [Family-Oriented](#h-family-oriented) - [Artistic Flair](#h-artistic-flair) - [Challenges and How to Overcome Them](#h-challenges-and-how-to-overcome-them) - [Overprotectiveness](#h-overprotectiveness) - [Self-Sacrifice](#h-self-sacrifice) - [Resistance to Criticism](#h-resistance-to-criticism) - [Relationship Compatibility](#h-relationship-compatibility) - [Best Career Paths](#h-best-career-paths) - [Tips For A Harmonious Life](#h-tips-for-a-harmonious-life) We'll cover everything from its distinct qualities to relationship compatibility and suitable career paths. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 6 Life Path Number 6 is often described as the **nurturer, the caregiver, and the guardian**. If you're a Number 6, you possess a natural inclination toward nurturing others, as well as a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. ## Strengths Of Life Path Number 6 ### Compassion Your empathy for others is deeply ingrained, making you a compassionate and caring individual. ### Responsibility You carry a strong sense of duty and take your obligations very seriously, making you highly reliable. ### Harmony and Balance You strive for balance and peace, both within your internal world and in your external relationships. ### Family-Oriented You're heavily invested in your family and close relationships, often putting their needs above your own. ### Artistic Flair Many 6s possess a keen artistic sensibility, whether it's in music, visual arts, or other creative fields. ## Challenges and How to Overcome Them ### Overprotectiveness Your nurturing instincts can sometimes cross the line into being overly protective or controlling. ### Self-Sacrifice You're prone to putting others' needs before your own, often to your detriment. ### Resistance to Criticism You may find it challenging to handle criticism or differing opinions. ## Relationship Compatibility Number 6s tend to have the most harmonious relationships with Numbers 2, 4, and 9. These partnerships often offer a balanced mix of care, responsibility, and emotional depth. ## Best Career Paths Given your nurturing and responsible nature, careers in **healthcare, teaching, counseling, and social work** are usually an excellent fit. These fields allow you to exercise your innate caring instincts and sense of duty. ## Tips For A Harmonious Life 1. **Set Boundaries**: While caring for others is admirable, remember to set healthy boundaries. 2. **Self-Care**: Take time for self-care to replenish your emotional and physical energy. 3. **Be Open to Criticism**: Constructive criticism helps you grow and improve. 4. **Embrace Your Artistic Side**: Don't ignore your creative instincts; they can be a source of joy and balance. Number 6 embodies the qualities of compassion, responsibility, and a natural inclination for caring. As a 6, you are the heart of your family and community, often going above and beyond to fulfill your responsibilities. While your commitment to others is your greatest strength, it can also be your Achilles heel if you neglect your own needs or become overly protective. By recognizing these potential pitfalls and actively working to mitigate them, you can lead a fulfilling life that aligns with your nurturing spirit. Overall, your intrinsic qualities make you an invaluable asset to any community, a true caretaker in every sense of the word. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 7: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-7/) **Published:** September 6, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Discover what the Number 7 in your life needs, thinks, and hopes to learn! **Content:** **Life Path Number 7: The Seeker \| Deeply Intellectual \| Independent \| Analytical \| Empathetic \| Spiritual** In the intriguing universe of numerology, [Life Path Numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) act as personalized roadmaps, providing critical insights into our traits, aspirations, and life journeys. [Calculate your life path number >](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) Life Path 7 stands out as the number of the seeker, the thinker, and the introspective individual. If you identify as a Number 7 or have a loved one who does, this comprehensive guide aims to elucidate the complexities and unique features of this exceptional Life Path Number. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 7 If you're a Life Path Number 7, you embody the **seeker, the philosopher, and the investigator** in numerology. Your innate curiosity and analytical nature make you yearn for deeper understanding and truths. ## Strengths Of Life Path Number 7 ### Intellectual Depth Your intellectual prowess is among your most significant assets. You're someone who enjoys delving deep into topics that intrigue you. ### Independent Spirit You value your autonomy and are comfortable spending time alone for introspection or intellectual pursuits. ### Analytical Mind Your analytical abilities are unparalleled. You have a knack for scrutinizing details and getting to the root of issues. ### Emotional Sensitivity Though you may not always show it, you are sensitive to the energies and emotions of those around you. ### Spiritual Orientation Many 7s are spiritually inclined and find solace in connecting with the universe on a deeper level. ## Challenges And Solutions ### Loneliness Your introspective nature might lead to feelings of isolation. Engaging in social activities can help strike a balance. ### Skepticism While skepticism can be a strength, excessive doubt can lead to missed opportunities and relationships. ### Perfectionism Your drive for excellence can sometimes verge on perfectionism, which can be stressful. ## Relationship Compatibility In relationships, Number 7s are generally most compatible with Life Path Numbers 4 and 9. These combinations offer a stimulating mix of intellectual and emotional traits. ## Optimal Career Paths For Life Path 7, careers in **research, data analysis, academia, and psychology** are often the most fulfilling. These roles allow you to utilize your analytical and introspective abilities effectively. ## Tips For Leading A Balanced Life 1. **Cultivate Social Connections**: While solitude is essential, balance it by nurturing meaningful relationships. 2. **Open Up Emotionally**: Your analytical mind is an asset, but don't neglect your emotional well-being. 3. **Explore Spirituality**: This can be a fulfilling avenue to channel your introspective nature. 4. **Accept Imperfections**: Life isn't always perfect, and that's okay. Life Path Number 7 epitomizes the intellectual, the investigator, and the spiritual seeker. As a Number 7, your journey is one of intellectual discovery, philosophical insight, and spiritual depth. While your analytical prowess and intellectual depth are your crowning glories, they can also lead to challenges like loneliness and skepticism. By acknowledging these potential pitfalls and striving for emotional and social balance, you can live a life that is both intellectually rewarding and emotionally fulfilling. In summary, your intense curiosity and quest for knowledge make you an endlessly fascinating individual, always on a journey to uncover life's hidden facets. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Embracing Change: The Powerful Meaning of Angel Number 555 in Life, Love & Finances](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/) **Published:** March 11, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Unlock the power of 555 for life-changing transformation, personal growth, and twin flame connections. Embrace financial well-being and love's journey. **Content:** ## Significance Of 555: Keywords 555 Angel Number Meaning: **Powerful Change**, **Transformation**, **Personal Freedom**. --- **Summary** Angel number 555 signals significant change and transformation across various aspects of life, including personal growth, relationships, especially with twin flames, and financial matters. It encourages embracing these changes with trust and openness, promising growth, and improvements in one’s spiritual, emotional, and financial well-being. --- ## Table Of Contents - [Significance Of 555: Keywords](#h-significance-of-555-keywords) - [What Are Angel Numbers In Numerology?](#h-what-are-angel-numbers-in-numerology) - [What Does Angel Number 555 Mean?](#h-what-does-angel-number-555-mean) - [What To Do](#h-what-to-do) - [Other Angel Numbers](#h-other-angel-numbers) - [What Does 555 Stand For In Love?](#h-what-does-555-stand-for-in-love) - [What does 555 mean in a love breakup?](#h-what-does-555-mean-in-a-love-breakup) - [What Does 555 Mean In Regards To Twin Flames?](#h-what-does-555-mean-in-regards-to-twin-flames) - [What does 555 mean financially?](#h-what-does-555-mean-financially) - [What To Do](#h-what-to-do-0) ## What Are Angel Numbers In Numerology? You know how sometimes you keep seeing the same numbers everywhere, like 11:11 on your phone or 333 on license plates? Those are called "[angel numbers.](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-numbers/)" They're a concept in numerology, which is the study of numbers and their mystical, spiritual significance in our lives. [Angel numbers](https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/angel_number) are thought to be messages from the universe, or even from guardian angels, giving us little nudges or insights. These warnings or encouragement are meant to help you stay on your destined life path. Each sequence of numbers is believed to have a specific meaning. For example, seeing 111 might be a sign of new beginnings or that your thoughts are manifesting quickly, while 222 could be a message about balance, trust, and alignment in your relationships or life path. The idea is that by noticing these [numbers and understanding](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/common-angel-numbers-meanings/) their meanings, you can get guidance, reassurance, or affirmation related to whatever is happening in your life. It's kind of like the universe is texting you little hints or encouragement. So, next time you keep seeing a specific number sequence, take a moment to reflect on that angel number meaning. It’s a fun and personal way to connect with the spiritual side of things! ## What Does Angel Number 555 Mean? Diving into angel numbers is like unwrapping little mystical messages, and the number 555 is a particularly exciting one. In the realm of numerology and angel numbers, 555 is often seen as: - A powerful sign of change or personal growth. - Transformation. - Personal freedom. [![An angel with glowing wings hovers in a starry sky, with the number "555" illuminated above.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/555-800x800.jpg "555 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/555.jpg)When you keep seeing angel number 555, think of it as a heads-up from the universe or your guardian angels that significant changes are on the horizon. These changes could be in various aspects of your life, like your career, relationships, personal growth, or even your [spiritual path](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/). It's like a cosmic nudge saying, "Get ready, because things are about to get interesting!" The spiritual meaning and message behind 555 isn't just about any change; it's about positive change that aligns with your soul's purpose and growth. ### What To Do 555 encourages you to embrace the new opportunities, experiences, and paths that are unfolding before you. This number is a reminder to stay positive, keep an open mind, and trust that these changes will be beneficial for you in the long run. So, if 555 keeps popping up in your life, see it as a signal to let go of old habits or fears that might be holding you back and to step boldly into the new chapters awaiting you. It's all about moving forward with optimism and knowing that the universe has your back! Wondering what change is headed your way? Try meditation to help you focus on your next best step. ## Other Angel Numbers Angel numbers often appear in groups of three: - 111 - 222 - [333](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/) - [444](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/444-angel-number-meaning/) - 555 - 666 - 777 - 888 - 999 ## What Does 555 Stand For In Love? In essence, 555 is a reminder to stay open and trust in the flow of love. It encourages you to embrace change, not fear it, because these transformations are happening to bring you closer to your most authentic love life. Keep your heart and mind open to the possibilities, and remember, the universe has got your back in guiding you towards love's greatest adventures! In the world of numerology, the angel number 555 is a powerful number that signals major transformations, and when it comes to love, it's no different. Seeing 555 could mean that you're about to experience a significant shift in your love life. This could manifest in various ways. For some, it might be the beginning of a new, thrilling relationship that takes you by surprise. For others, it could mean a renewal or deepening of an existing relationship, where you both discover new layers of connection and understanding. But it's not all roses and sunshine; change can also be challenging. ### What does 555 mean in a love breakup? The angel number 555 might be a heads-up that you need to let go of something that’s no longer serving you in love. This could be unhealthy patterns, outdated beliefs about relationships, or even a relationship that's run its course. The key here is transformation — it's about evolving and moving towards something that aligns more closely with your true self and your heart's deepest desires. ### What Does 555 Mean In Regards To Twin Flames? Twin flames are considered to be two halves of the same soul, incarnated in two separate bodies, destined to meet and unite or profoundly affect each other's lives. Seeing 555 in the context of twin flames is often interpreted as a significant sign of change, transformation, and growth within that connection. It's like a heads-up from the universe that your relationship with your twin flame is about to enter a new phase, one that will challenge you both to evolve spiritually and emotionally. This number is a reminder that these changes, although potentially intense or disruptive, are for the greater good of both individuals involved. ![Two faces in profile, merging like twin flames in a warm, abstract painting.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/twin-flames-800x800.jpg "twinflames Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")It suggests that both twin flames are ready to release old wounds, patterns, or beliefs that no longer serve them, making way for new experiences and deeper understandings of themselves and each other. In essence, 555 symbolizes an important period of transition and growth in the twin flame journey, urging both parties to trust the process, embrace the change, and remain open to the lessons this unique connection is meant to teach them. It's a powerful reminder of the dynamic, transformative nature of the twin flame relationship. ## What does 555 mean financially? Seeing angel number 555 in the context of your financial situation is generally seen as a very positive sign. It's often interpreted to mean that significant changes are coming your way regarding your finances. This doesn't mean you should sit back and wait for a lottery win to knock on your door, but rather, it's a nudge from the universe that you're entering a phase where taking action toward financial changes can lead to positive outcomes. The appearance of 555 suggests that it's a good time for you to consider making moves that you've been thinking about, such as starting a new business, investing in something you're passionate about, or changing your approach to money management. These changes could lead to growth and improvements in your financial stability and security. However, with change comes uncertainty, so 555 also carries a message of trust. ### What To Do 555 encourages you to trust in the process, to stay positive, and to believe that these financial changes and opportunities are aligning with your highest good. The key is to remain adaptable, open-minded, and ready to step out of your comfort zone, as these changes may require you to adjust your current financial strategies or beliefs about money. In essence, 555 signifies a powerful opportunity for financial transformation and growth, urging you to embrace the changes with confidence and optimism. ![Numerology Guides: 555 Angel Number Meaning & Symbolism by Plentiful Earth](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/555-angel-number-meaning-533x800.jpg "555angelnumbermeaning Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Kenaz Rune Meaning: The Torch, Knowledge & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/kenaz-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Kenaz is the sixth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the first light in the row. After Raidho sets out on the road, Kenaz is the torch you carry into the dark stretches: the controlled fire of the workshop and the forge, the flash of understanding, the moment the shape finally emerges from the shadow. If Kenaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Kenaz Rune? **Kenaz (ᚲ) is the sixth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means torch, and it represents illumination, knowledge, craft, and controlled fire.** It carries the sound K, and it is pronounced *KEN-ahz*. This is fire you can hold. Not the wildfire, not the hearth, but the torch: a flame taken up in the hand and carried into the dark on purpose. That single image holds the whole rune. Kenaz is light where there was none, warmth that shapes raw material, and the specific pleasure of finally being able to *see*. Its name shares a root with knowing, the same root that gives us *ken*, as in "beyond your ken." So Kenaz is not only literal fire; it is the fire of the mind, the lamp of understanding, the skill and craft that come from working with something until you truly know it. ## The Kenaz Symbol Kenaz is drawn as two straight strokes meeting at a sharp point on the left and opening outward to the right, like an angular less-than sign, or the pointed flame of a torch held on its side. - **Sound value:** K - **Pronunciation:** KEN-ahz - **Position:** 6th rune, first aett (Freyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Torch (and in the Norse poems, a sore or ulcer) - **Also called:** Cen (Old English, "torch"), Kaun (Old Norse, "sore") Cut both strokes toward their meeting point on the left. The open, angular shape suggests a flame or a beacon, the light that guides and reveals. ## Kenaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Kenaz points at understanding: you are about to see how something works, or you need to learn a skill.** Clarity arriving. A solution becoming visible. Creative work going well. The moment a problem stops being fog and starts being a shape you can actually handle. Kenaz is the rune of the maker and the knower. It governs craft, skill, and the disciplined application of knowledge, the torch that not only lights the room but is used to forge and shape. When it appears, insight and capability are available to you, often around learning, creating, or finally grasping something that has eluded you. It also points at the gap between what you know and what you need to know. Sometimes the message is simply: go learn the thing. Pick up the skill, study the subject, apprentice yourself to the work. Kenaz rewards the patient acquisition of real competence over the wish for instant mastery. **When Kenaz comes up, ask:** - What am I finally starting to understand? - What skill do I need to learn for this situation? - Where could I bring more craft, care, or attention? - What has been in the dark that is ready to come to light? ## Kenaz Reversed **Reversed, Kenaz points at a light going out, lost inspiration, or knowledge withheld.** A creative block. A project losing its spark. Confusion where there was clarity. A skill going unused, or information deliberately kept from you. It can also mean false light: superficial knowledge mistaken for deep understanding, a clever surface with nothing under it, the confidence of someone who has not actually done the work. Where upright Kenaz is true insight, reversed Kenaz is the torch guttering, or a glow that gives no real warmth. Reversed Kenaz often asks whether you have stopped learning, stopped creating, or stopped being honest about the limits of what you know. The remedy is usually to relight the flame deliberately: return to the craft, seek the missing knowledge, do the work that produces real understanding. ## Kenaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Kenaz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightPassion, and clarity about a connection. Kenaz brings light to a relationship: a new understanding of someone, a spark rekindled, or a moment of genuinely seeing another person. It also carries warmth and creative energy, the fire that makes a bond feel alive rather than merely comfortable. ReversedA cooling flame, or willful blindness. Reversed here can mean passion fading, a loss of clarity about where things stand, or refusing to see something about a person that is plainly lit. ### Work and Money UprightSkill, craft, and creative breakthrough. Kenaz strongly favors learning, making, and any work that rewards genuine expertise. A solution is coming into view, or a skill worth building will pay off. If you asked about a project, the answer is to bring real craft to it. ReversedA creative block, a stalled project, or knowledge you are missing. Reversed here can mean information withheld, a skills gap tripping you up, or work done with cleverness where competence was needed. ### Inner Life UprightInsight and self-knowledge. Kenaz is the inner torch, the light of understanding turned on your own life. It often shows up when you are ready to see something clearly that you have been circling in the dark. ReversedConfusion, or a truth you are keeping unlit. Reversed Kenaz can mean you have talked yourself out of an understanding you actually have, or are avoiding the work of really knowing yourself. ### Yes or No UprightYes, especially for anything involving learning, creating, or gaining clarity. Kenaz favors the pursuit of knowledge and skill. ReversedNo, or not yet. You are missing information or clarity you need. Learn more before you decide. ### The Action to Take Learn the thing, or make the thing. Kenaz almost always points at a specific piece of knowledge to acquire or a specific craft to apply. Name what you do not yet understand and go find it out, or name what you have been meaning to create and start shaping it. If a reversal, the action is the same in reverse: notice where your light has gone out and deliberately relight it, rather than pretending you can see. ## Kenaz in Norse Lore Kenaz is the rune of the forge, and the forge sits close to the heart of Norse myth. This is the fire that transforms: raw ore into a blade, raw talent into skill, raw experience into wisdom. The dwarves, the master smiths of the mythology, work in exactly this element, crafting the gods' greatest treasures in fire and skill. Kenaz carries that creative, transformative heat. The rune's two names hold a striking tension. In the Old English tradition it is *cen*, the torch, a bright and welcome light: the rune poem calls it a flame, pale and bright, that burns most often where noble folk rest indoors. In the Old Norse tradition it becomes *kaun*, a sore or ulcer, the burning of disease. Fire that warms and fire that wounds, the same element seen from two sides. That doubling is worth holding onto. Kenaz is the light that reveals and the heat that shapes, but fire is never entirely safe. The torch that guides you can also burn you, and the transformation it offers usually costs something. Real knowledge, like real craft, is forged, and forging is not a gentle process. ## How to Use Kenaz in Your Practice Kenaz is a favored rune for creativity, learning, clarity, and any work that involves making or knowing. It is the torch, so use it wherever you need light, skill, or transformative fire. ### For creativity and craft Carve or draw Kenaz when you begin a creative project, a piece of art, a study, or any work of skill, and name what you intend to make or master. It is a fitting focus for artists, writers, makers, and anyone who wants their craft to catch fire. ### For clarity and insight When you need to understand a situation or see through confusion, work Kenaz as a lamp for the mind. Keep it near you while you study, problem-solve, or seek an answer, and let it stand for the light you are asking to be shown. ### In a bind rune Kenaz pairs with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) for inspired insight and creative expression, with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) when a skill is meant to become a livelihood, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for creative work brought fully into the light. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For transformation Because Kenaz is the fire of the forge, it is well suited to work about being reshaped: turning experience into wisdom, raw ability into real skill, or an old self into a truer one. Work it when you are ready to be changed by the heat, not merely warmed by it. ## Kenaz Rune Tattoos Kenaz is chosen as a tattoo for creativity, knowledge, inner fire, and the light that guides through darkness. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It carries a double meaning.** Kenaz is the torch and, in the Norse tradition, the sore: the fire that illuminates and the fire that burns. That duality is part of its depth, a symbol of transformation that acknowledges the cost of being reshaped, but it is worth wearing knowingly rather than as simple "inner light." **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Kenaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Kenaz ### What does the Kenaz rune mean? Kenaz means torch, and by extension illumination, knowledge, craft, and controlled fire. It is the sixth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound K. ### Is Kenaz a rune of knowledge? Yes. Its name shares a root with knowing, and it governs understanding, learning, skill, and creative insight, the light of the mind as much as the light of the torch. ### What does Kenaz reversed mean? A light going out, lost inspiration, a creative block, or knowledge withheld. It can also mean false light: shallow knowledge mistaken for deep understanding. ### How do you pronounce Kenaz? KEN-ahz. It is also called Cen in Old English, meaning torch, and Kaun in Old Norse, meaning sore or ulcer. ### Why does Kenaz mean both torch and sore? The Old English tradition kept the name Cen, the torch, a bright guiding light. The Old Norse tradition used Kaun, a sore or ulcer, the burning of disease. The two names preserve the same underlying element, fire, seen as both the flame that warms and the heat that wounds. ## Keep Going Kenaz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=kenaz-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Kenaz comes [Raidho](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/), the road; Kenaz is the torch you carry along it. After it comes [Gebo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/), the gift, where the skill and light of Kenaz become something you can offer to another. The torch reveals the room and forges the blade with the same fire. Kenaz asks what you are ready to see, and what you are ready to make. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Ehwaz Rune Meaning: The Horse, Partnership, and How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ehwaz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ehwaz is the nineteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of two moving as one. It is the horse: not the animal alone, but the bond between horse and rider, the trust that lets two beings travel farther together than either could go alone. After the solitary growth of Berkano comes this rune of partnership, of the "we" that carries you. If Ehwaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Ehwaz Rune? **Ehwaz (ᛖ) is the nineteenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means horse, and it represents partnership, trust, loyalty, and harmonious movement together.** It carries the sound E, and it is pronounced *EH-wahz*. The horse was one of the most treasured and sacred animals of the Norse world, a partner in travel, work, and war, and a creature bound up with the gods themselves. But Ehwaz is not really about the horse as an animal; it is about the *relationship* between horse and rider. A horse and rider who trust each other become a single unit, moving in harmony, each depending on the other, able to go farther and faster together than apart. That partnership is the whole rune. So Ehwaz is the rune of trust, loyalty, and cooperation. It governs marriages and close partnerships, working alliances, deep friendships, the bond between a person and anything they move through life joined to. Its close cousin is Mannaz, the next rune, which is about humanity itself; Ehwaz is the specific bond of trust between two, the "we" that carries you forward. ## The Ehwaz Symbol Ehwaz is drawn as two vertical staves joined near the top by two strokes that meet in the middle, forming an M-like shape, often read as two horses facing each other or a horse and rider joined. - **Sound value:** E - **Pronunciation:** EH-wahz - **Position:** 19th rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Horse - **Also called:** Eh or Eoh (Old English), Ehwaz or Eykur (reconstructed) The shape, two matching staves bound together at the center, is a picture of the rune's meaning: two equal figures joined and moving in step. Many read it as two horses side by side, or as the linked forms of horse and rider, two beings made one by trust. It is closely related in form to Mannaz, and the two runes are often studied together as the pair of partnership and humanity. ## Ehwaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Ehwaz points at a partnership or a trusted relationship: something you are doing with someone, not alone.** A marriage or committed bond. A working alliance. A loyal friendship. Two people moving in harmony toward a shared goal. Progress made possible by trust and cooperation. Ehwaz almost always brings another person into the reading. If you asked a question as though you were acting alone, Ehwaz gently corrects the frame: this is about a partnership, a "we," and the answer runs through your relationship with someone else. It favors teamwork, loyalty, and the kind of steady trust that lets two people rely on each other completely. The rune also carries movement and progress, but specifically the shared kind. Like a horse and rider, an Ehwaz partnership goes somewhere; it is not static companionship but joined forward motion toward a common destination. When it appears, it often affirms that a relationship is healthy and moving well, or asks whether you are giving a partnership the trust and cooperation it needs to carry you both. **When Ehwaz comes up, ask:** - Who is my partner in this, and am I treating it as a partnership? - Where is trust the thing that will carry us forward? - Are we moving in harmony, or pulling in different directions? - What can we do together that I cannot do alone? ## Ehwaz Reversed **Reversed, Ehwaz points at a partnership out of step, broken trust, or two pulling in different directions.** Discord between people who should be moving together. A loss of trust or loyalty. A relationship stalled, mismatched, or moving the wrong way. The horse and rider working against each other instead of as one. It can also mean feeling stuck or held back by a partnership, or a bond that has lost its shared direction, still joined, but no longer going anywhere good together. Where upright Ehwaz is trust that carries you, reversed Ehwaz is the trust frayed, the cooperation broken, the two no longer moving as one. Reversed Ehwaz often asks where a partnership has fallen out of harmony. Sometimes trust has been damaged and needs repair; sometimes two people have quietly begun heading different ways; and sometimes a bond that once carried you forward has become the thing holding you back. The reading points to a relationship that needs realigning, or honest reassessment. ## Ehwaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Ehwaz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightOne of the best runes to draw about love. Ehwaz is the rune of partnership itself: trust, loyalty, and two people moving in harmony. It favors marriage, commitment, and bonds where both partners rely on and move with each other. If you asked about a relationship, Ehwaz says the trust and teamwork are there, or can be. ReversedA partnership out of step. Reversed here can mean broken trust, two people pulling different ways, or a relationship that has lost its shared direction. It asks whether the bond can be realigned, or whether you have quietly stopped moving together. ### Work and Money UprightPartnership, teamwork, and trusted alliances. Ehwaz favors business partnerships, collaborations, and any work that depends on two parties trusting and moving with each other. If you asked about a joint venture or a working relationship, it is a strong sign, provided the trust is real. ReversedA partnership breaking down. Reversed here can mean a business alliance out of sync, broken trust between collaborators, or a joint effort pulling apart. It warns you to repair the cooperation or reassess the partnership before going further. ### Inner Life UprightHarmony between the parts of yourself, or trust in those you rely on. Ehwaz can point to an inner alignment, a sense of moving through life in good partnership, whether with others or with your own instincts. It favors trust, loyalty, and cooperation as inner values. ReversedInner discord or misplaced trust. Reversed Ehwaz can mean being at odds with yourself, pulling in two directions, or having placed trust where it was not warranted. It asks you to realign, within and without. ### Yes or No UprightYes, especially with a partner. Ehwaz is favorable for anything involving cooperation, trust, or shared effort. The answer is yes if you move forward together. ReversedNo, or not while things are out of step. A partnership is misaligned or trust is broken. Repair the cooperation before you expect a good outcome. ### The Action to Take Move together, and tend the trust that lets you. Whatever you asked about, Ehwaz is telling you this runs through a partnership, so the real work is with the other party, not alone. Name who you are joined to in this, and give the bond the trust, loyalty, and cooperation it needs to carry you both forward. If a reversal, look honestly at where the partnership has fallen out of step: repair the trust if it can be repaired, or acknowledge that you have stopped moving in the same direction. ## Ehwaz in Norse Lore Ehwaz draws on the deep sacredness of the horse in Norse culture, and above all on **Sleipnir**, Odin's eight-legged steed, the greatest of all horses. Sleipnir carries Odin between the worlds, across the sky, and even to the land of the dead, the ultimate image of the horse as the partner who bears you where you could never travel alone. The bond between Odin and Sleipnir is Ehwaz at its most exalted: a trust so complete that rider and horse cross the boundaries of the cosmos together. Horses were sacred throughout the Norse world, kept at temples, used in divination, and associated with the gods of fertility and the sun. The twin gods or divine horsemen who appear across the Germanic traditions echo Ehwaz's theme of the sacred pair, two joined figures moving as one. The horse was a creature of the threshold, carrying people between places and between states of being, and Ehwaz carries that sense of trusted passage undertaken together. The Old English rune poem paints the bond warmly and plainly. It describes the horse as a joy to princes, proud on its hooves, a comfort to the restless, a subject of talk among wealthy riders, and a source of solace to those who cannot sit still, praising the horse as steadfast companion above all. That is the heart of Ehwaz: not the animal as property, but the horse as a trusted friend and partner, the loyal other who shares the journey. Across the tradition, Ehwaz is the bond that carries two farther than one. ## How to Use Ehwaz in Your Practice Ehwaz is a warm rune for work involving partnership, trust, loyalty, cooperation, and shared movement. It is the horse-and-rider bond, so it is worked wherever two need to move as one. ### For strengthening partnerships When you want to deepen a marriage, a friendship, a working alliance, or any bond of trust, Ehwaz is a fitting focus. Carve or draw it to strengthen the loyalty and harmony between two people, and name the partnership you are honoring. It supports trust, cooperation, and moving together toward a shared goal. ### For progress with others Because Ehwaz is joined forward motion, it is well suited to work about making progress through cooperation, advancing a shared project, aligning a team, or moving a relationship forward together. Use it when the goal is shared momentum rather than solitary effort. ### In a bind rune Ehwaz pairs with [Mannaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mannaz-rune/) for partnership rooted in shared humanity, with [Gebo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/) for a bond of mutual giving, and with [Raidho](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/) for a journey undertaken together. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For trust and loyalty Because Ehwaz is built on trust, it can be worked as a focus for building, honoring, or repairing loyalty between people. Use it when a bond needs its trust renewed, or when you want to affirm the faithfulness that lets two rely on each other completely. ## Ehwaz Rune Tattoos Ehwaz is chosen as a tattoo for partnership, loyalty, trust, and love, and it is a popular choice for couples and close pairs to share. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of the bond between two.** Ehwaz signifies partnership, trust, and moving through life together, which makes it a beautiful, meaningful mark for a marriage, a deep friendship, or any loyal pairing, and a natural one for two people to wear together. Its meaning is genuinely about the "we," richer than a solitary symbol. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Ehwaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Ehwaz ### What does the Ehwaz rune mean? Ehwaz means horse, and by extension partnership, trust, loyalty, and harmonious movement together. It is the nineteenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound E. Its true meaning is the bond between horse and rider, two beings moving as one, and so it represents trusted partnership of every kind. ### Is Ehwaz a good rune for relationships? Yes, one of the best. Ehwaz is the rune of partnership itself, favoring marriage, commitment, loyalty, and any bond built on trust and cooperation. In a love reading it is highly favorable, pointing to two people moving in harmony. ### What does Ehwaz reversed mean? A partnership out of step, broken trust, or two people pulling in different directions. It can mean a bond that has lost its shared direction or become a hindrance, and it usually asks you to realign the partnership or reassess it honestly. ### How do you pronounce Ehwaz? EH-wahz. It is also called Eh or Eoh in the Old English tradition, all meaning horse. ### What is the difference between Ehwaz and Mannaz? They are closely related runes, similar in shape and often studied together. Ehwaz is the horse, the bond of trust and partnership between two. Mannaz, the next rune, is the human, representing humanity, the self, and our shared nature. Ehwaz is the specific partnership; Mannaz is the wider human connection. ## Keep Going Ehwaz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ehwaz-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Ehwaz comes [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/), the birch and the solitary work of growth; Ehwaz adds the partner who helps you grow and move. After it comes [Mannaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mannaz-rune/), the human, the rune of humanity and the self, its closest kin in the whole futhark. The horse is a joy to princes and a comfort to the restless, the old poem says, steadfast on its hooves. Ehwaz asks who you are moving with, and whether you trust each other enough to go the distance together. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Protection Runes: The Elder Futhark Runes for Protection and How to Use Them](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) **Published:** September 13, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The Elder Futhark protection runes, Algiz first, then Thurisaz, Eihwaz, Tiwaz, and Othala: what each guards against and how to draw, carve, wear, and bind them. **Content:** The protection rune is Algiz ᛉ, and if you only learn one rune in your life, that is the one to learn. But the Elder Futhark has twenty-four runes, and at least seven of them are used for protection in one way or another, each guarding a different kind of thing: Algiz for the person, Othala for the home, Thurisaz for the fence, Tiwaz for the fight, Eihwaz for the long haul. This page gives you all of them, ranked by how often they're used, with the honest history behind each one and the ways people actually work with them. It ends with a method for drawing a protection bind rune of your own. For any single rune, the link in its section goes to a full page on that rune alone. ## What a Protection Rune Is A rune is a letter of the oldest Germanic alphabet, the Elder Futhark, and a protection rune is one of those letters used as a charm: drawn, carved, or worn so that the meaning of the letter guards the thing it's put on. The runes were a real alphabet from about the second century onward, used for names, ownership marks, and memorials on stone, bone, and wood. They were also, from the start, understood to carry power. The Norse poem *Sigrdrífumál* lists runes to carve for victory, for healing, for safe birth, and for calm seas, and it tells the hero to cut them on a sword hilt and name the god Tyr twice. That is a protection rune in use, a thousand years ago. Each rune has a name, and the name is a thing in the world: an elk, a thorn, a yew tree, a god, a homestead. When you use a rune for protection, you are asking that thing to stand between you and harm. The rune is the door you knock on. If you're new to runes altogether, the [Elder Futhark overview](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) covers all twenty-four before you come back here. ## Protection Runes at a Glance The table below lists every rune on this page with its name, what it guards against, and where people put it. | Rune | Name | Meaning | Guards against | Where it goes | |---|---|---|---|---| | ᛉ | Algiz | Elk, elk-sedge | Unseen harm of every kind | Worn, drawn on the body, carved on doors and candles | | ᛟ | Othala | Inherited land, the homestead | Harm to home and family | Doorframes, the hearth, the deed drawer | | ᚦ | Thurisaz | Thorn, giant | Attack, intruders, people who push | Thresholds, fences, the outside of a door | | ᛏ | Tiwaz | Tyr, the god of law and courage | Fear, losing, being wronged | Weapons, tools, the right hand, the chest | | ᛇ | Eihwaz | Yew tree | Death, exhaustion, the long siege | Worn, carved on a staff, drawn for endurance | | ᚢ | Uruz | Aurochs, the wild ox | Weakness, illness of the body's strength | Worn, drawn on the body | | ᛁ | Isa | Ice | Harm in motion, an enemy who won't stop | Drawn to freeze a situation | | ᛊ | Sowilo | Sun | Darkness, despair, what hides | Worn, drawn where light is needed | Four of these, Othala, Algiz, Tiwaz, and Sowilo, were appropriated by the Nazis and are still used by hate groups, and there is a section below on what that means before you wear one. ## Algiz ᛉ, the Protection Rune Algiz is the protection rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the one every practitioner learns first and reaches for most. It is drawn as a vertical stroke with two branches rising from the top, the shape of elk antlers, or a hand held up with fingers spread, or a person standing with arms raised to the sky. Its name means "elk," and the Anglo-Saxon rune poem calls it *eolh-secg*, elk-sedge: a marsh grass with edges that cut anyone who grabs it. That is where the protective reading comes from. Algiz is a thing that defends itself by being dangerous to take hold of, and when you wear it, you borrow that quality. Algiz is also the rune of connection upward. The raised arms reach toward the gods, the higher self, the guardian, and the protection it gives is understood to come from above rather than from you. That is why it is drawn over beds, on the crowns of heads, and at the top of doorways: it invites something to watch over. Use it anywhere. Draw it on your skin with a fingertip before a hard day. Carve it into a white candle and let it burn down. Trace it on the doorframe with salt water. Wear it on a cord. Hang an [Algiz piece](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/algiz-rune-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-runes) at the door. Algiz was also misused by Nazi Germany as the "life rune," and the section on runes and hate groups below explains what that means for wearing it. The [full Algiz page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) covers its meaning in a reading, its reversed meaning, and its lore. ## Othala ᛟ, Protection for Home and Family Othala is the rune for protecting a home and the people in it, and it is drawn as a diamond with two legs trailing from the bottom, like a house with a path leading away. Its name means inherited property, the land that passes from parents to children, and by extension everything that belongs to a family: the house, the name, the ancestors, the people at the table. As a protection rune it draws a boundary around all of that. Carve or draw it on the inside of the front doorframe, on the underside of the kitchen table, on the box where the important papers live, or on the hearth if you have one. Othala is the rune to add to a family bind rune, and it is the one to draw when the threat is to the household rather than to you alone. Othala also carries a warning that every rune worker needs to hear before wearing it. The Nazis took this rune as part of their invented "Aryan" heritage, two Waffen-SS divisions wore it as their insignia, and white supremacist groups in Europe and North America have used it on flags, tattoos, and logos ever since. Its meaning of home and lineage was twisted into a claim about blood. That history does not belong to the rune, and it does not belong to you, but it is real, and a stranger seeing Othala on your skin may read it that way. The section on runes and hate groups below says what to do about it. The [Othala page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) has the full meaning and its own caution. ## Thurisaz ᚦ, the Thorn Hedge Thurisaz is the rune for keeping things out, and it is drawn as a vertical stroke with a triangle jutting from its right side, like a thorn on a stem. Its name means "giant" in Old Norse and "thorn" in Old English, and the Anglo-Saxon rune poem says a thorn is sharp and evil to touch. Thurisaz is not a gentle guard. It is a hedge of blackthorn around the thing it protects, and it is used at the edges: the property line, the outside of a door, the gate, the last step before someone reaches you. Where Algiz asks for watchfulness, Thurisaz promises that anyone who pushes will get hurt. Because it is a rune of force, most practitioners use it for the boundary rather than the body, and pair it with Algiz so that the defense has a guardian as well as a thorn. Draw it facing outward, with the thorn pointing away from the house. The [Thurisaz page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/) explains its reversed meaning, which matters here, because a reversed Thurisaz is a thorn turned inward. ## Tiwaz ᛏ, Courage and the Victory Rune Tiwaz is the rune of Tyr, the god who put his hand in the wolf's mouth so the wolf could be bound, and it is drawn as an arrow pointing straight up. Tyr is the god of law, oaths, and the kind of courage that costs something, and his rune is the one *Sigrdrífumál* names as the victory rune: carve it on the hilt and the blade, the poem says, and name Tyr twice. It protects by making you the kind of person harm goes around. Where Algiz guards and Thurisaz fences, Tiwaz stands up. Draw Tiwaz on the back of your right hand before a confrontation, on the tool you use to make your living, or over your chest when you need to hold a line. Some practitioners draw three of them in a row, the triple Tiwaz, for a fight that will take a while. Tiwaz is one of the runes hate groups have taken up, and the section below covers that. The [Tiwaz page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/) has the lore and the reading meanings. ## Eihwaz ᛇ, the Yew and the Long Haul Eihwaz is the protection rune for endurance, and it is drawn as a vertical stroke with a short hook at the top pointing right and one at the bottom pointing left, like a bow. Its name is the yew tree, the wood bows were made from and the tree that stands in churchyards and grave-fields across Northern Europe because it lives for a thousand years and is poisonous in every part. The yew is protection by outlasting. Many rune workers also read Eihwaz as the World Tree, Yggdrasil, the axis that holds the worlds in place while everything else moves. Use Eihwaz for the siege rather than the ambush: a long illness in the house, a legal fight that will take a year, a job you have to hold through a bad stretch. Carve it on a walking stick or a wand, wear it, or draw it on the inside of your wrist. The [Eihwaz page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/) covers the rest. ## Uruz, Isa, and Sowilo, the Supporting Runes Uruz, Isa, and Sowilo are not protection runes in the strict sense, but each is used for protection in a particular situation, and each shows up in protection bind runes often enough to belong here. **Uruz ᚢ** is the aurochs, the wild ox, and it is the rune of raw physical strength and vitality. It protects the body from the inside, and it is drawn or worn when what you need guarded is your own strength. 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Never draw two of them side by side as lightning bolts; that doubled form is the SS insignia, and the section on hate groups below explains it. The [Sowilo page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) covers it. ## The Helm of Awe and the Icelandic Staves The Helm of Awe is a protection stave rather than a rune, and it belongs to Iceland's magic books of the 1600s rather than to the Elder Futhark, but it is made of Algiz-like arms and it comes up in every search for protection runes, so it belongs on this page. The Helm, *Ægishjálmur* in Icelandic, is eight arms radiating from a center point, each arm ending in a fork and crossed by three bars. Its name appears in the Poetic Edda as a thing the dragon Fáfnir wore that made his enemies afraid. The drawn symbol is later, from Icelandic grimoires, where it was to be drawn on the forehead before facing an enemy so that they would lose their nerve. It is a symbol for walking into a fight, and it is worn and tattooed for exactly that. The Vegvísir, the eight-armed wayfinding stave from an 1860 Icelandic manuscript, is its cousin, and it protects travelers from losing their way. Neither was carried by Vikings, and both are still good. If you want the wider family of protection symbols, Norse and otherwise, the [protection symbols guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) has twenty-seven of them. ## Runes and Hate Groups: What to Know Before You Wear One Four of the runes on this page, Othala, Algiz, Tiwaz, and Sowilo, were taken up by Nazi Germany and are still used by white supremacist groups today, and anyone who wears or displays them should know that before they do. This is not a reason to give the runes up. It is a reason to know the history, so that you can carry them with your eyes open and answer honestly if someone asks. Here is the record, drawn from the Anti-Defamation League's [hate symbol database](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbols/search) and from the documented history of each rune, which is linked below. - **[Othala ᛟ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othala_(rune))** was adopted by the SS as a symbol of "blood ties within the Aryan race," worn as divisional insignia by Waffen-SS units, and given serifs the SS called "feet" or "wings." It has been used by white supremacists on flags, banners, tattoos, and group logos since the war, and it is the most heavily appropriated rune of the four ([ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/othala-rune)). - **[Algiz ᛉ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algiz)**, which the Nazis called the "life rune," was the emblem of the SS [Lebensborn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebensborn) program, and it was later put into the logo of the neo-Nazi [National Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Alliance_(United_States)), after which it spread through white supremacist groups. Its upside-down form was the Nazi "death rune" ([ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/life-rune)). - **[Tiwaz ᛏ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiwaz_(rune))** was the badge of the Nazi leadership schools and the insignia of an SS division, and extremists still favor it because of its reputation as the warrior rune ([ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/tyr-rune)). - **[Sowilo ᛊ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sowil%C5%8D)**, doubled, became the lightning-bolt emblem of the [SS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzstaffel) in 1933, and that doubled form with flattened ends is still one of the most common neo-Nazi tattoos ([ADL entry](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/ss-bolts)). The same database says, in each entry, that these runes are also used by non-racist pagans and rune workers and that context decides what a symbol means. That is true, and it is the ground this page stands on: the runes are a two-thousand-year-old alphabet, they belong to everyone who honors them, and the twelve years of the Third Reich do not get to own them. Rune workers, heathens, and witches have been reclaiming these letters for decades, and every honest use pushes back against the dishonest ones. What to do with that, practically: - **Don't wear the hate versions.** Never draw Sowilo doubled as lightning bolts. Avoid the angular, winged Othala with feet turned outward, which is the white supremacist form. Draw the runes in their plain Elder Futhark shapes and draw them the right way up. - **Keep them in runic context.** A rune among other runes, on a rune set, in a bind rune, on an altar, reads as what it is. A single Othala or Tiwaz alone on a jacket reads differently to a stranger who knows the other history, and you should decide with that in mind. - **Be ready to explain.** If you wear Algiz or Othala, know the history well enough to say, in a sentence, what it means to you and what it was stolen for. That sentence is part of the reclaiming. - **Don't buy from people who mean the other thing.** Rune jewelry is sold by heathen artisans and it is sold by hate groups. Look at who is selling before you buy. The links above go to the history of each rune and to the ADL's entry on each hate symbol, if you want to read the sources. The [Othala page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) on this site goes deeper on the one that needs it most. ## How to Use Runes for Protection To use a rune for protection, you draw it, carve it, or wear it on the thing you want guarded, and you say its name out loud as you do it. That is the whole method, and everything below is variation. - **Draw it.** With a fingertip, in oil, in salt water, or invisibly in the air over a bed or a door. Say the rune's name as you draw it. This is the everyday way and it takes five seconds. - **Carve it.** Into a candle, a piece of wood, a bar of soap, the underside of a table. Traditionally runes were carved and then reddened, with ochre or, in the sagas, blood. A red pen is the modern version and it is enough. - **Wear it.** A pendant, a ring, a rune drawn on a card in your wallet. The Norse wore Thor's hammer this way; the shop's [Norse Pride talisman](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/norse-pride-talisman?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-runes) is the same idea in pewter. - **Chant it.** The old word is *galdr*: singing or intoning the rune's name, drawn out, while you hold or draw it. Algiz is sung as a long "ahl-geez." Three times is traditional. - **Cast it.** If you keep a [rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-runes), pull Algiz from the bag, hold it, and set it where the protection is needed for the night. The [black agate set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/agate-black-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-runes) is a dark, grounding one for exactly this. - **Renew it.** A drawn rune fades; redraw it when it does. A worn one is recharged by holding it and naming it. The full moon is a good schedule and so is any night you feel the need. ## How to Make a Protection Bind Rune A bind rune is two or more runes drawn overlapping so that they share a stroke and become one figure, and a protection bind rune combines Algiz with a rune for the specific thing you're protecting. Here is the method. 1. **Choose Algiz plus one or two more.** Algiz is the base. Add Othala for the home and family, Thurisaz for a boundary against a specific person, Tiwaz for courage in a fight, Eihwaz for a long ordeal, Uruz for the body, or Sowilo for clarity. Two or three runes is the limit; more than that turns into a scribble. 2. **Find the shared stroke.** Most runes have a vertical stem, and the bind rune is built by drawing all of them on one stem. Algiz's stem with Othala's diamond sitting on it, or Algiz with Tiwaz's arrowhead at the top, are the two most common protection binds. 3. **Draw it until it's one shape.** Draw it a dozen times on scrap paper. Turn runes sideways or upside down if it helps the figure, as long as you know which is which. Stop when you can draw it from memory in one motion. 4. **Name the runes into it.** Draw the final version slowly, and as you draw each rune's strokes, say that rune's name aloud. Then say what the bind is for, in one plain sentence. That is the charge. 5. **Put it where the protection is needed.** Carve it into a candle and burn it, draw it on the doorframe, on the back of a pendant, on a card in the wallet, or on skin. Redden it if you can. Redraw it when it fades. Bind rune generators exist online, and they'll give you a shape, but a bind rune made by a website has not been named or charged by anyone. Draw your own. The shop's [chime candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-runes) are the usual carrying surface, and Diana Paxson's [*Taking Up the Runes*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/taking-up-the-runes-by-diana-paxson?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=protection-runes) is the book to read if you want to go deeper into bind runes and galdr. ## Is There a Celtic Protection Rune? There is no Celtic protection rune, because runes are Germanic and Norse, and the Celtic peoples wrote in a different script called Ogham. The two get confused constantly, and the confusion is worth clearing up because the answer is more interesting than the question. Ogham is an alphabet of strokes cut along the edge of a standing stone, used in Ireland and western Britain from about the fourth century. Each letter is named for a tree, and the trees carry meanings the way rune names do: Oak for strength, Hawthorn for a boundary, Rowan for protection. If you want a Celtic protective letter, Rowan in Ogham, *Luis*, is the closest thing to Algiz, and a rowan cross tied with red thread is the older Celtic protection charm that goes with it. The Celtic symbols that are actually for protection, the triquetra, the shield knot, and Brigid's cross, are on the [protection symbols page](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/). ## Protection Runes and Protection Sigils A protection rune is an inherited letter with a thousand years of meaning behind it, and a protection sigil is a symbol you make yourself from your own written intention, so the rune borrows everyone's belief and the sigil uses only yours. Both work, and many practitioners use both: a rune at the door for the house and a sigil in the wallet for the thing nobody else needs to know about. A bind rune sits between the two, because it uses inherited letters in a shape that is yours alone. The [sigil how-to](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/) covers the sigil side. And if something has already gotten past your guards, the [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) takes it off before the rune goes back up. ## Protection Runes FAQ ### What Is the Rune for Protection? The rune for protection is Algiz ᛉ, the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, drawn as a vertical stroke with two branches rising from the top. Its name means "elk," and it has been the first protection rune in every rune-reading tradition of the last century. ### What Is the Norse or Viking Rune for Protection? The Norse rune for protection is Algiz, which was part of the Elder Futhark used across Scandinavia and Germany from the second century. In the Viking Age itself, Thor's hammer worn as a pendant was the everyday protection charm, and the rune carved for victory was Tiwaz, the rune of Tyr. ### What Is the Most Powerful Protection Rune? The most powerful protection rune is Algiz on its own, and the most powerful protection working is a bind rune of Algiz with the rune for the thing you're protecting: Othala for home, Tiwaz for courage, Thurisaz for a boundary. ### What Rune Protects the Home and Family? Othala ᛟ protects the home and family, because its name means the inherited homestead and everything that belongs to it. Draw it inside the front doorframe, or bind it with Algiz for a household guard. ### What Rune Protects From Evil? Algiz protects from evil in the general sense, and Thurisaz is added when the evil has a direction, a specific person or force pushing at you. Sowilo is added when the harm is hidden and you need it lit up. ### Is There a Rune for Love and Protection? The rune for love and protection is a bind of Algiz with Gebo ᚷ, the rune of the gift and of partnership, or with Wunjo ᚹ, the rune of joy. Algiz with Berkano ᛒ, the birch, is the protective bind for a mother and child. ### What Is a Bind Rune? A bind rune is two or more runes drawn overlapping on a shared stroke so that they form one figure, and it combines the meanings of its runes into a single charm. Bind runes appear in real runic inscriptions, and they are the standard way to make a rune working specific to you. ### Can I Use a Bind Rune Generator? You can use a bind rune generator to see how two runes fit together, but the result hasn't been named or charged, so it is a picture rather than a working. Draw the final version by hand and say the rune names as you draw it. ### How Many Runes Are in a Set? A rune set has twenty-four runes, the full Elder Futhark, and most modern sets add a twenty-fifth blank stone, so the usual count is twenty-five. The blank is a modern addition and some rune workers leave it out. ### Are Protection Runes Good Tattoos? Protection runes are among the most common Norse tattoos, and Algiz, Tiwaz, and the Helm of Awe are the three people choose most. Before any rune goes on your skin, read the section on runes and hate groups above: Othala, Algiz, Tiwaz, and Sowilo all have a Nazi and white supremacist history, and a tattoo can't explain itself to a stranger. Draw the plain Elder Futhark form, keep Algiz branches-up, and never double Sowilo into lightning bolts. ### Are Runes Hate Symbols? Runes are not hate symbols; they are a two-thousand-year-old alphabet that Nazi Germany appropriated and that white supremacist groups still use, so four runes in particular, Othala, Algiz, Tiwaz, and Sowilo, appear in the ADL's hate symbol database with the note that non-racist pagans use them too. Know the history, use the plain forms, keep them in runic context, and be ready to say what they mean to you. ### What Does Reversed Algiz Mean? Reversed Algiz, drawn with the branches pointing down, means the protection is gone or turned: vulnerability, a guard dropped, a warning to look at what you've left exposed. In a cast it is a reading rather than a curse. On a tattoo or a door it is a mistake, so draw it branches up. ### How Do You Activate a Protection Rune? You activate a protection rune by drawing or carving it with attention, saying its name aloud as you do, and putting it where the protection is needed. Reddening the carved rune is the old way of sealing it, and a red pen does the job now. Pick Algiz. Draw it on the doorframe tonight and say its name. That was a complete act of protection a thousand years ago, and it still is. Runes are one family of witch symbols. 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The plant lives in the inner garden, not on the windowsill, which means the spell cannot be undone by a forgotten watering or a too-cold winter. The garden grows wherever you are. ## When to Cast Cast on a Monday (the Moon's day, sacred to Water) or under a waning moon, when the work is to release without erasing. Evenings are kind to this spell; the day is winding down, the body is tired enough to let the feeling come. If you need this spell now, cast it now. Timing strengthens, but readiness is what makes the spell. ## Materials - **[Blue Pillar Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/blue-pillar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-for-sadness)**, used as the altar flame; the Water-coded blue holds the vibration of the working. - **[Selenite Mini Sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-selenite-mini-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-for-sadness)**, used to harmonize and balance the energies that go out of order as you process the sadness; [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) is the steady hand on the altar while you transform what is heavy into something beautiful and beneficial. - **[Whole Lavender Flowers](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lavender-flowers-whole-lavandula-angustifolia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spell-for-sadness)**, kept close throughout the working; lavender is the herb you ask, again and again, to soften the rough edges when the feeling becomes too large to bear. [![Lavender bundle with twine, a dark blue pillar candle, a round blue candle, and a clear crystal wand on a wooden surface.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_Overhead_flat-lay_photograph_of_three_witchcraft_t_fbec3cdf-0aa6-4c71-a49b-eab43c4a6e42_0-1-800x800.png "DuchessJenOverheadflatlayphotographofthreewitchcrafttfbec3cdf0aa64c71a49beab43c4a6e420 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_Overhead_flat-lay_photograph_of_three_witchcraft_t_fbec3cdf-0aa6-4c71-a49b-eab43c4a6e42_0-1.png)DuchessJen\_Overhead\_flat-lay\_photograph\_of\_three\_witchcraft\_t\_fbec3cdf-0aa6-4c71-a49b-eab43c4a6e42\_0 1## Why These Materials Water is the element of emotion and connection and life; sadness is one shape it takes inside the body. The materials honor that wider lineage while keeping the working grounded enough to hold real feeling. The blue pillar candle holds the Water vibration and gives the meditation a focal flame. Selenite is named for Selene, the Moon, and it does not simply clear; it harmonizes, restoring order to whatever has been knocked sideways by grief. Lavender is the herb of softening, the one that lets the body unclench just enough to let the feeling rise without panic. The plant itself lives in your imagination, where it cannot wither and where you are the only weather. The grief gets a job. The job is to feed something inside you that wants to grow. ## The Ritual 1. **Choose the plant and name it.** Before you begin, picture a plant whose energy matches the goal you want to grow. Name the plant after the goal it will grow into: *love returning*, *the book finished*, *the version of me who lives in the new house*. The plant is the goal. See its leaves clearly. See the soil it grows from. From this point on, the plant carries the name, and you will be able to find it in your inner garden whenever you visit. 2. **Cleanse and set the altar.** Pass a selenite stick slowly through the air around your altar space, asking it not just to clear but to harmonize, to bring the energies of the room and the energies inside you back into balance. Light the blue pillar candle. Place the selenite where you can see it; it will keep watch through the working. Take three slow breaths and let the feeling rise; do not push it down. 3. **Engage the lavender and speak the charge.** Take a small pinch of lavender between your fingers and lift it to your nose. Breathe in slowly. Ask lavender, plainly, to soften the rough edges of what is coming. Set the lavender within easy reach; you will reach for it again. Read the charge aloud, naming the plant where the brackets are. 4. **Call in a meditative state, and ask for help.** Use whatever method you trust to settle into meditation: counted breath, a guided recording, a body scan, a few minutes of silence with your eyes closed. When you are settled, call in your favorite deities, ancestors, guides, or whatever divine company you keep. Ask them, in your own words, to keep you safe and comforted as you process this sadness. You do not have to grieve alone, and you do not have to do this work without protection. Wait until you feel them with you before you go further. 5. **Sit with what comes, and trace it to its root.** Let the sadness rise. Then ask, plainly: what am I actually grieving? Whose face is in my mind. What thing did not happen. What season is ending. What part of myself am I missing. Name the answer, silently or aloud. This is the work the feeling came to do. Once you have the answer, hold it next to the name of the plant. The sadness is the energy, and you are choosing how to transform it. Energy cannot die; it can only change its form. That is the law your spell is leaning on. 6. **Water the plant with what your sadness summoned.** Notice the water in your body. Tears welling, the heaviness in the chest, the wet ache behind the face. Sadness has called water to the surface; that is what sadness does. Now picture your inner garden. See the plant you named. When the water in you feels too full, pour it out: see it leaving your eyes as tears falling onto the soil, or moving down through your chest and out through your hands into the soil at the plant's roots, or rising from the ache itself and arcing toward the plant in a slow stream. Water is water, no matter how it was summoned or where it flows next. It is mutable. The grief does not become less grief because you direct it; it becomes useful. Pour as long as feels right. 7. **When the feeling crests, breathe the lavender.** If the sadness becomes too large to bear, do not push it down and do not run from it; reach for the lavender. Lift it to your nose and breathe in deeply, then breathe out longer than you breathed in. Remind yourself: like a flash flood, this will pass. Stay with the feeling, but let the scent take the sharpest edge from it. Come back to the visualization when you are steady enough. Repeat as many times as you need to. The lavender is a tool you can use again and again throughout the working. 8. **Close the working and commit.** When you are ready, see the plant settled into the soil, watered, alive. Thank the deities, ancestors, or guides you called in, and release them with gratitude. Open your eyes. Snuff the candle (do not blow). Tell the plant, silently, how you will tend it: a daily visit, a weekly check-in, a quiet hello whenever you walk past your altar. The spell is the relationship, not this single working. Ground yourself afterward by drinking a glass of water, eating something simple, or stepping outside into air. ## The Charge > *Sadness, I see you. I am not afraid of you. > You are water in me, and water can always transform and flow. > I am planting \[name of plant\] in my inner garden. > I am pouring my sadness into its soil. > Energy cannot die. It can only change. > Tonight, I am the one who chooses what it becomes. > My plant \[name of plant\] can only grow.* ## After the Spell [![Lit dark-blue candle on a weathered wooden table, with dried herbs and a glass jar of greenery beside a crystal cluster.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_A_witchs_altar_in_a_quiet_bedroom_beside_a_tall_mo_9eaddba2-11e0-4b37-a901-10482fea7d49_2-1-800x800.png "DuchessJenAwitchsaltarinaquietbedroombesideatallmo9eaddba211e04b37a90110482fea7d492 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_A_witchs_altar_in_a_quiet_bedroom_beside_a_tall_mo_9eaddba2-11e0-4b37-a901-10482fea7d49_2-1.png)DuchessJen\_A\_witchs\_altar\_in\_a\_quiet\_bedroom\_beside\_a\_tall\_mo\_9eaddba2-11e0-4b37-a901-10482fea7d49\_2 1Let the candle burn for a while if you can; if you must leave, snuff it and relight on your next visit until it has burned down completely. Visit the plant in your imagination as often as you like, not because the sadness demands it, but because the plant is yours and growing things deserve company. Some witches keep a small notebook beside the altar and write a single line on each visit: what they're grieving today, what they're tending toward, what the plant looks like now. Over time the notebook becomes a kind of grief-and-growth journal, witness to both the feeling and the changing. The plant in the inner garden grows in proportion to the visiting. If the feeling returns next week, next month, next year, the spell did not fail. Sadness comes in waves. The plant is your shore. Tend the root, but do not move into the root; the witch lives in the house, not in the soil. You are the master of what grows here. ## Frequently Asked Questions **Why a visualized plant instead of a real one?** Because the spell should never depend on green-thumb talent. A real plant introduces a second working, keeping it alive, that has nothing to do with grief and can quietly poison the spell when the plant struggles. The inner garden cannot wilt. It can be visited from a hospital bed, a hotel room, a long flight, anywhere you can close your eyes. **What if I don't have all the materials?** Any blue or white candle will serve in place of the blue pillar; tealights work in a pinch. Lavender can be substituted with chamomile or any other herb that calms you. The visualization is the only irreplaceable element. Everything else can flex. **What if I can't picture the plant clearly?** You don't need cinematic detail. A felt sense of the plant is enough: knowing it is there, knowing where it grows, knowing its name. Some witches see vivid leaves; others sense only the shape of presence. Both are working magic. If visualization is difficult for you, anchor the plant in something physical. Print a photo of the plant you've chosen and place it on your altar, or sketch it on a card, or write its name on a slip of paper folded into the shape of a leaf. Speak to the photo or the card the same way you would speak to the plant in your inner garden. Aphantasia and low-visualization minds work magic every day; the trick is to give the plant a place to live that your mind can return to, whatever that place looks like for you. **What if I don't have a meditation practice or a relationship with deities?** Start where you are. The meditative state can be as simple as sitting still with closed eyes and counting ten breaths. The protective company can be ancestors you have known, a beloved who has passed, the part of yourself that has always taken care of you, or simply the room you are in. The spell does not require advanced practice. It requires honest reaching. **How will I know it worked?** Look for small somatic shifts: a softer breath, less weight in the chest, sleep that feels different. Look at the plant in your inner garden the next time you visit. The spell works in seasons, not seconds; some witches notice the change most after weeks, when the plant has visibly grown alongside their slow return to themselves. **What if the feeling comes back?** It will. Sadness is wave-shaped; that is its nature, not a sign the spell failed. Visit the plant. Each visit is the spell continuing. Over time the relationship to the feeling changes, and that change is the working, not a single release. *If the sadness is too heavy to hold alone, please reach out, to a trusted person, a therapist, or a crisis line. Magic is real, and so is the value of human support. The candle and the helpline can sit on the same altar.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** blue-candle, feelings-wheel, grief, Meditation, moon-magic, plant-magic, sad, sadness, selenite, spell, tending, water, water-element --- ### [Palo Santo: Meaning, Uses, and How to Burn It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Palo santo is the holy wood of the South American coast, a close relation of frankincense and myrrh that is burned for cleansing, peace, and protection. Here is what it is and where it comes from, how to light a stick so it stays lit, how to cleanse a house with it, what to say, sage versus palo santo, whether it is a closed practice, whether it is endangered, and how to buy it ethically. **Content:** Palo santo is the holy wood of the South American coast: the fragrant heartwood of a small tree related to frankincense and myrrh, burned for cleansing, peace, and protection since long before it reached yoga studios and crystal shops. A single stick, lit for a minute and blown out, fills a room with a sweet, resinous smoke that smells like smoked bacon with a bright edge, and in the traditions it comes from, that smoke carries off heavy energy and leaves blessing behind. Below you will find what palo santo actually is and where it grows, why the best wood comes from trees that fell on their own, what it smells like, what it means in practice and what it is good for, how to light a stick so it stays lit, how to cleanse a house with it and what to say while you do, how it compares with sage, whether it is a closed practice, whether it is endangered, whether it is safe around pets, and how to buy the real thing. If you only want the correspondences, jump to the properties table. ## What Is Palo Santo? Palo santo, Spanish for "holy wood," is the wood of [Bursera graveolens](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bursera_graveolens), a small, wild tree of the dry tropical forests that run down the Pacific side of the Americas from Mexico through Central America to Ecuador and northern Peru, with a subspecies of its own on the [Galápagos Islands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Islands). It belongs to the [Burseraceae](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burseraceae), the torchwood family, which makes it a close relation of [frankincense](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankincense), [myrrh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrrh), and [copal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copal), the sacred resins of the Old World and Mesoamerica, and it earns the family name: the whole tree is full of aromatic resin. The species name, graveolens, is Latin for "strong-smelling." What makes palo santo different from other incense woods is how it is made. A living palo santo tree smells of almost nothing. The scent comes from the resin that concentrates in the heartwood after a tree dies and lies on the forest floor for years, so the traditional harvest in Peru and Ecuador takes only naturally fallen and dead trees, aged on the ground, and the best sticks come from wood that has cured that way for four to ten years. Fresh-cut wood from a living tree has little fragrance and no value, which is the one piece of good news in the sustainability story below. Cut and split, the aged heartwood is pale gold with darker resin streaks, dense enough to sink in water, and sticky-sweet to the nose even before it is lit. ### What Does Palo Santo Smell Like? Palo santo smells like smoked bacon with a bright edge: sweet, savory, resinous smoke with a clean lift at the top that keeps it from being heavy. The bright edge comes from [limonene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limonene), the main component of the wood's essential oil, though in the wood itself it reads as freshness rather than as anything you would call citrus; the sweetness and warmth come from the resin and the terpenes it shares with frankincense. Unlit, a good stick smells like a sweeter, softer cedar; lit, it is one of the few incenses that most people who dislike incense still like. If a stick has no scent at all, it is green wood or old, dried-out stock, and if it smells only of smoke, it is too wet. ### Palo Santo Forms: Sticks, Incense, Resin, Oil, and More | Form | What it is | Best for | |---|---|---| | Palo santo sticks | Split heartwood, usually 3 to 4 inches, from fallen trees | Cleansing a room or a person; the traditional form | | Palo santo chips and shavings | The offcuts, for burning on charcoal | A thicker, longer smoke for ritual | | Palo santo incense sticks and cones | Ground wood and resin bound on a bamboo core or pressed into a cone | Daily scent without lighting a stick; steady smoke | | Palo santo resin | The hardened sap, burned on charcoal like frankincense | Ceremony; the strongest, sweetest smoke | | Palo santo essential oil | Steam-distilled from the aged wood; mostly limonene | Diffusers and anointing; never on a cat | | Palo santo spray, cologne, and water | The scent in a bottle for spaces where smoke is not allowed | Offices, dorms, hotel rooms, the car | | Palo santo candles | Soy or coconut wax scented with the oil | Ambient scent; no cleansing smoke | | Palo santo beads | Turned wood, worn as bracelets and malas | Carrying the scent on the wrist; it warms with the skin | | Dip sticks | Palo santo sticks soaked in scented oils | A scented stick for people who want cinnamon or jasmine with the wood | Every form except the candle gives off the real scent; only the wood, chips, incense, and resin give off smoke, and it is the smoke that the cleansing tradition uses. ## Palo Santo Meaning and Spiritual Uses Palo santo's meaning is cleansing: it is burned to clear a space, an object, or a person of heavy or stuck energy, the mala energía of the Spanish-speaking tradition, and to leave peace, good fortune, and protection in its place. It is a gentler smoke than sage, and practitioners describe the difference as sage clearing a room to empty and palo santo clearing a room and then filling it with something warm. In the folk practice of the Andes and the coast, the wood is burned by [curanderos](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curandero), traditional healers, and by shamans in ceremony, and by ordinary households against misfortune, bad dreams, and the evil eye, a use that goes back, by tradition, to the [Inca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inca_Empire). Scott Cunningham never listed palo santo; his *Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs* was written before the wood reached North American shops, and the correspondences used for it today are modern, drawn from its scent, its family, and its use. They are consistent: Air for the smoke, Water for the peace, Mercury and Venus for the two, the sacral, heart, and crown chakras, and the powers of purification, peace, protection, creativity, and good luck. Modern writers group it with frankincense and copal as a sacred-smoke wood, which is botanically exact. ### What Palo Santo Symbolizes Palo santo symbolizes the sacred made ordinary: a piece of a tree that had to die and lie on the ground for years to become fragrant, then lit and blown out so that only the smoke does the work. It stands for cleansing without harshness, for blessing a place after clearing it, and for patience, since the wood cannot be hurried. ### What Palo Santo Is Good For - **Cleansing a room or a home.** The first use, before a ritual, after an argument, after a guest, or when a place feels off; the method is below. - **Cleansing yourself.** Smoke passed around the body, head to feet, after a hard day or a crowd; it pairs with our guide to [how to cleanse your aura](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-cleanse-your-aura/). - **Cleansing tools and crystals.** A pass through the smoke is one of the methods in our [guide to cleansing crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/), and the one for stones that cannot go in water. - **Opening a ritual or a meditation.** Lit at the start to mark the change from ordinary time; in our [Mabon ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance/) it opens the working. - **Peace and sleep.** Burned in the bedroom an hour before bed, then the window opened; the sweetness is the point. - **Protection and banishing.** With salt and a black candle in our [banishing spell to remove a harmful person](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person/) and the [Algiz runestone home protection spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/algiz-runestone-home-protection-spell/). - **Good fortune.** The folk use across Latin America: a stick burned at the door on the first of the month, or with an [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/), or after a [road opener spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/road-opener-spell/). - **Creativity and focus.** A stick on the desk before writing or making; the modern use that has made it a studio staple. ## Palo Santo Properties and Correspondences | Property | Palo santo | |---|---| | Botanical name | Bursera graveolens, torchwood family, with frankincense, myrrh, and copal | | Folk names | Holy wood, sacred wood, palo santo (Peru, Ecuador); not the palo santo of Argentina and Paraguay, which is a different tree | | Part used | Aged heartwood from naturally fallen trees; the resin; the distilled oil | | Scent | Sweet, savory, resinous smoke with a bright edge, like smoked bacon; the lift comes from limonene | | Element | Air, with Water | | Planet | Mercury and Venus in modern practice | | Energy | Receptive, gentle | | Chakras | Sacral, heart, and crown | | Day | Wednesday for Mercury; Friday for Venus | | Pairs well with | White sage, frankincense, copal, myrrh, cedar, rose quartz, clear quartz, [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) | | Keywords | Cleansing, peace, protection, blessing, creativity, luck | ## How to Burn Palo Santo Palo santo is dense resinous wood, so it takes longer to catch than a sage bundle and goes out sooner, which is the source of nearly every complaint about it. The method that works: 1. **Open a window.** Cleansing smoke needs somewhere to go; a cracked window or door is part of the ritual, not a concession. 2. **Hold the stick at a 45-degree angle, tip down,** over a heatproof dish, an abalone shell, or a ceramic burner. 3. **Hold the tip in a lighter or candle flame for 30 to 60 seconds,** turning it so the whole end chars. A match is too short; a candle is easiest. 4. **Let it flame for about 30 seconds,** then blow it out. The tip should glow orange and stream a thick, sweet smoke. 5. **Carry it, or set it in the dish.** It will smoke for one to three minutes and then go out on its own; that is normal. Relight it as often as you need; a stick can be lit dozens of times. 6. **When you are done, press the tip into the dish** or set the stick in sand. Never leave a glowing stick on wood, and never leave the room with it lit. If a stick refuses to catch, it is either green wood, which will never burn well, or damp; leave it somewhere warm and dry for a few days. If it catches but goes out the moment you blow it out, hold it in the flame longer next time, until the tip is truly glowing, not just blackened. A stick this size lasts a month of daily use. ### How to Cleanse Your House With Palo Santo 1. **Open windows in every room,** at least a crack, and the front door if you can. 2. **Light the stick at the front door** and say what you are doing; words are below. 3. **Walk the house clockwise,** room by room, tracing the walls, the corners, the closets, behind doors, and the mirrors, where the tradition says heavy energy collects. Low corners and under the bed count. 4. **Fan the smoke** with your hand, a feather, or a fan toward the open windows. 5. **Finish at the front door,** send the last of the smoke out, and say the closing words. 6. **Close it with something warm:** a white candle lit, a bowl of salt in a corner, or a pinch of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) on the threshold, and leave the windows open for a while. Do it after moving in, after an illness or an argument, after unwelcome guests, on the new moon, or whenever the house feels heavy. Follow it with a [sage spray](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-make-sage-spray/) or [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) on days you cannot burn anything. ### What to Say When You Burn Palo Santo Say what you mean, in your own words and out loud. The tradition does not have a set formula, and the most common words in Latin American homes are a simple invocation of protection and good fortune for the house and the people in it. Three you can use as they are: - For a room: "Anything here that is not for our good, leave with this smoke. Peace, kindness, and good fortune, stay." - For yourself: "I release what I carried in that is not mine. I keep what is mine and let the rest go." - For an object: "Be clear of everything before this moment. From now, you are for the work I give you." Say it once, clearly, at the start, and once at the end. Some practitioners chant the same line while they walk; some say nothing and let the smoke speak. Our guide to [how to use a smudge stick](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-use-a-smudge-stick/) has more wording and the body-cleansing pattern. ### Palo Santo vs Sage Sage and palo santo are the two cleansing smokes most people own, and they are not interchangeable: | | Palo santo | White sage | |---|---|---| | What it is | Aged heartwood of a South American tree | Dried leaves of [Salvia apiana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_apiana), a California shrub | | Smell | Sweet, savory, resinous, with a bright edge | Sharp, herbal, medicinal | | Lore | Clears and then blesses; peace and good fortune | Clears hard; purification and banishing | | Burn | Catches slowly, goes out quickly, relights for months | Catches fast, burns on, one bundle for a few sessions | | Tradition | Andean and coastal South American folk practice | Sacred to several Native American nations, and the more contested of the two | | Use it for | Everyday cleansing, sleep, before ritual, blessing a home | The heavy reset, banishing, a new home | Many practitioners use both in order, sage to clear and palo santo to fill, and the shop's [sage and palo santo smudge stick](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sage-palo-santo-smudge-not-bagged?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) bundles them for exactly that. If you want a third, cedar is the protection smoke and sweetgrass the blessing smoke in the North American traditions, and copal, from the same tree family in Mexico, is the closest match to palo santo. ### Is Palo Santo a Closed Practice? Palo santo itself is not a closed practice. The wood is a commodity that has been traded, sold in markets, and burned in Catholic and folk households across Peru, Ecuador, and the rest of Latin America for centuries, and buying a stick and burning it to cleanse your room is no more closed than burning frankincense. What is closed, or at least not yours to take from a blog post, is the ceremony: the limpia, the shamanic and curandero work in which palo santo is one tool among many, and the songs and structures that go with it. Those are best learned from practitioners within the tradition, and a person offering to teach them online for a fee is usually not one. The honest version of the question is about sourcing rather than permission. Palo santo is harvested by communities in northern Peru and coastal Ecuador, and demand from the rest of the world is what decides whether it is taken from fallen trees by cooperatives with permits or hacked from living ones by poachers. Buy from sellers who can say where it came from and that it was fallen wood, and you are supporting the tradition rather than taking from it. The stronger version of the closed-practice debate belongs to white sage, whose wild harvest on Native land is a real problem; our sage-versus-palo-santo table above notes the difference. ### Is Palo Santo Endangered? Not the tree, but the confusion is understandable. Bursera graveolens is listed as Least Concern by the [IUCN Red List](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IUCN_Red_List), with a stable population, and it grows across a wide range. Two things feed the endangered story. First, in 2006 Peru declared it critically endangered within Peru, by ministerial decree, because illegal cutting in the dry forests of the northwest was stripping local stands; that protection was lifted in 2014, though illegal logging continues, and Ecuador now runs reforestation programs. Second, there is a completely different tree called palo santo, [Bulnesia sarmientoi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulnesia_sarmientoi), the dense, oily hardwood of the Gran Chaco in Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia, which is listed under [CITES](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CITES) because it is logged for timber and guaiac oil. It is not the incense wood, but the shared name gets the two mixed up in every "palo santo is endangered" post. What to buy, then: sticks from Peru or Ecuador, from a seller who names the source and says the wood was fallen and aged, which is also the only wood that smells right. The wood in our shop comes through suppliers who source that way, and every listing says so. ### Is Palo Santo Safe for Cats and Dogs? The smoke, in a ventilated room and in small amounts, is the same as any incense smoke: an irritant to sensitive lungs, so keep burns short, keep the window open, and keep the stick away from birds, which have delicate airways, and from any animal with breathing trouble. The essential oil is another matter. Concentrated palo santo oil, like most essential oils, is unsafe for cats, whose livers cannot process it, and should never be diffused in a room a cat cannot leave or applied to any animal. For dogs the same caution applies in a milder form. A stick burned for two minutes with the window open, with the pets free to leave the room, is the practice most people settle on. ### Is Palo Santo Witchcraft? No. Palo santo is burned in Catholic homes, in yoga studios, in offices, and on witches' altars alike, and in the countries it comes from it is as ordinary as a candle in church. Burning it to cleanse a room is a folk practice thousands of years older than any modern label. Witches use it, and so does everyone else; if you are asking because someone in your life is worried, our post on [what witchcraft actually is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) is the calm answer. ### Love it in theory? Try it for real. Take 15% off your whole order at the shop with code **GoodVibesForYou**. 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Free US shipping on orders over $50. ## How to Use Palo Santo The best palo santo uses put the smoke where the change needs to happen: 1. **Cleanse a room** with the walk above, after anything that leaves a mood behind. 2. **Cleanse yourself** by passing the smoke from head to feet, front and back, breathing it in a little, then out fully; do it at the door when you come home from a crowd. 3. **Open a ritual or a meditation** by lighting a stick and letting the smoke settle before you begin; our [enchanting guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/enchant-items-tutorial/) uses it to clear items before they are charged. 4. **Cleanse crystals and tools** by passing each one through the smoke three times; the method for anything that cannot go in water. 5. **Burn it before bed** for an hour of sweetness, window open, then out. 6. **Keep an unlit stick** in a drawer, a car, or a suitcase; the wood scents whatever it sits with, and a stick in the wardrobe is an old trick. 7. **Set a stick by the door** on the first of the month or the new moon and light it for good fortune, the folk custom of the coast. 8. **Pair it with a candle** for a working: a white candle for cleansing or a black one for banishing, from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white), on a Wednesday or a Friday per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). 9. **Burn the resin on charcoal** for ceremony, when you want the sweetest and longest smoke; a pinch on a lit charcoal disc in a shell or burner. 10. **Use the spray or the water** where you cannot burn: the shop's [palo santo cleansing mist](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-air-freshener?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) and [Murray and Lanman palo santo cologne](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-cologne?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) do the same job on a dorm room or a desk. 11. **Wear it** as [palo santo beads](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), which warm on the wrist and give off the scent all day. ## How to Store and Care for Palo Santo Keep it dry and it lasts for years. Store sticks in a paper bag, a wooden box, or a cloth pouch somewhere dry, not in a sealed plastic bag where damp collects, and not in the bathroom. The scent fades slowly on the surface; scrape a fading stick with a knife or snap it to expose fresh wood and the fragrance returns. A stick that has been lit many times is charred at one end only; keep lighting the same end. Damp wood smokes without scent and will not stay lit; a few days somewhere warm fixes it. Keep the essential oil in a dark bottle away from heat, and keep both the oil and the sticks out of reach of children and pets. ## Where to Find Palo Santo Everything we carry is in our [palo santo collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), sourced as fallen and aged wood from Peru and Ecuador. The wood itself: [palo santo sticks, set of six](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-smudge-sticks-set-of-6?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), [two ounces of sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-smudge-sticks-2oz-3-4?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), [a set of ten to twelve](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/100g-palo-santo-smudge-4-10-12sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), and [a kilo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/kg-palo-santo-smudge-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) for shops and covens, plus the [sticks and oil set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pack-palo-santo-smudge-sticks-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) and the [sage and palo santo smudge stick](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sage-palo-santo-smudge-not-bagged?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide). 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Scent without smoke: the [cleansing mist](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-air-freshener?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), the [cologne](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/palo-santo-cologne?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), the [perfume oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-2oz-palo-santo-escential-essences-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), and the [holy wood candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/holywood-palo-santo-quartz-tin-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide). 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For burning, see [abalone shells and smudge burners](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smudge-burners-abalone-shells?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide), and for the whole kit, [spiritual cleansing kits](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spiritual-cleansing-kits?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) and the [love manifest smudge kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-manifest-it-smudge-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=palo-santo-guide) with white sage, palo santo, and a rose quartz. ## Palo Santo FAQ ### What is palo santo? Palo santo, "holy wood" in Spanish, is the aged, resin-rich heartwood of Bursera graveolens, a small tree of the dry forests of the Pacific coast of the Americas from Mexico to Peru. It is related to frankincense and myrrh, and the fragrant wood comes from trees that died and cured on the ground for years, not from cut living trees. ### What is palo santo used for? Cleansing a room, a person, or an object with its smoke, opening a ritual or a meditation, bringing peace before sleep, protection and banishing, and good fortune, which is the folk use across Latin America. In modern practice it is also a focus scent for creative work. ### What does palo santo smell like? Like smoked bacon with a bright edge: sweet, savory, resinous smoke with a clean lift on top that comes from the limonene in its oil. A stick with no scent is green or dried-out wood. ### How do you burn palo santo? Hold the stick at a 45-degree angle, tip down, in a candle or lighter flame for 30 to 60 seconds until the tip glows, let it flame for about 30 seconds, blow it out, and let it smoke. It goes out on its own after a minute or three, and can be relit dozens of times. Use a heatproof dish and open a window. ### Do you have to open windows when burning palo santo? Yes, at least a crack. The smoke needs somewhere to carry what it clears, and ventilation keeps the smoke light enough for lungs and pets. In the tradition, the open window is part of the ritual. ### How do you cleanse your house with palo santo? Open the windows, light the stick at the front door, walk the house clockwise through every room, corner, closet, and mirror, fan the smoke toward the windows, finish at the front door, and close with a white candle or a bowl of salt. Do it after moving in, after conflict or illness, or on the new moon. ### What do you say when you burn palo santo? Plain words, out loud, at the start and the end: "Anything here that is not for our good, leave with this smoke. Peace, kindness, and good fortune, stay." There is no set formula; the tradition asks only that you say what you intend. ### Why is palo santo so powerful? In practice, because it does two things at once: its smoke clears a space the way sage does, and its sweetness leaves the room feeling blessed rather than scrubbed. The lore credits the wood's long curing on the forest floor, which is also, in plain terms, where its resin and scent come from. ### Is palo santo a closed practice? No. The wood has been traded and burned in ordinary households across Latin America for centuries, and buying a stick to cleanse your room is open to anyone. The ceremonies that use it, the limpia and shamanic and curandero work, are best learned from practitioners within those traditions. The real question is sourcing: buy fallen, aged wood from Peru or Ecuador from a seller who names the source. ### Is palo santo endangered, and why do people say to stop using it? The incense tree, Bursera graveolens, is listed as Least Concern with a stable population. Peru declared it endangered within Peru in 2006 over illegal cutting and lifted the decree in 2014, and a different Gran Chaco tree also called palo santo is CITES-listed for timber. The fair concern is poaching of living trees, which fallen-wood sourcing avoids. ### Palo santo or sage? Sage clears hard and is the heavy reset; palo santo clears gently and leaves sweetness and blessing behind. Palo santo is South American folk practice and open to buy; white sage is sacred to several Native American nations and is the more contested to harvest. Many practitioners use sage first and palo santo after. ### Is palo santo safe for cats and dogs? The smoke, briefly and with a window open, is like any incense smoke: keep burns short and let the animal leave the room, and keep it away from birds. The essential oil is not safe for cats and should not be diffused around them or applied to any animal. ### Is palo santo considered witchcraft? No. It is burned in Catholic homes, yoga studios, and offices as well as on witches' altars, and in the countries it comes from it is as ordinary as a candle. Cleansing a room with smoke is a folk practice far older than any modern label. ### How long does a palo santo stick last? A three- to four-inch stick lit for a minute or two a day lasts about a month, and can be relit dozens of times. Stored dry in paper or cloth, unlit sticks keep their scent for years; scrape or snap a fading stick to bring it back. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Spell Journal: How to Keep One, What to Record, and a Free Printable Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** What to record in a spell journal, how to keep the habit, what to do when a spell didn’t work, and a free printable spell journal page with space for the moon, astro weather, materials, steps, words, and a follow-up. **Content:** A spell journal is where you write down what you worked, how you worked it, and, weeks later, what came of it. It is the part of a Book of Shadows most witches mean to keep and few actually do, because the record gets written on a scrap, the scrap gets lost, and the spell that worked can never be repeated exactly. This guide covers what to record, how to keep the habit, what to do with a spell that didn't land, and a free printable spell journal page you can download at the end. ![The Spell Journal Page, two copies fanned on a linen background](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/spell-journal-page-hero-2.jpg?v=1790276405)## What Is a Spell Journal? A spell journal is a record of your spellwork, one working at a time. At minimum it holds the date, what you did, and what you wanted. At its best it holds the timing, the materials down to color and amount, the steps in order, the words you said, and a note some weeks later on what happened. It is not the same as a spell book. A spell book, or grimoire, is a collection of spells to do. A spell journal is a record of spells done. Many witches keep both inside one Book of Shadows, and a page format makes that easy: the spell book is the pages you write before, the journal is the pages you write after. ## Why Keep a Spell Journal? Because a spell is an experiment, and an experiment without notes is a guess you can't learn from. - **You can repeat what worked.** The green candle that brought the refund in two days is only useful if you know it was green, dressed with basil, and lit on a Thursday under a waxing crescent. - **You can see what didn't.** Three jar spells in a row that went nowhere is a pattern. One is bad luck. - **You stop double-working.** A journal tells you the money spell is still running, so you don't cast over it a week later out of nerves. - **Your practice gets a memory.** In a year you'll have a record of what you asked for, which is a quietly moving thing to read back. ## What to Record in a Spell Journal These are the parts that make a record useful, and they're the sections on our [free spell journal page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/spell-journal-page-fillable-pdf). ### The Date, the Moon, and the Astro Weather Date every working. Note the moon's phase and sign, because for most of us timing is half the craft: waxing for drawing in, waning for clearing out, a full moon for either at full strength. If you work with planetary timing, note the astro weather too: retrogrades, conjunctions, a void of course Moon, the planetary hour, the Sun's sign, or whatever you personally track. Six months from now, the entry that says "Mercury retrograde, Moon void" will explain a lot. ### The Spell Title and Your Intention Give the working a name you'll recognize in a year. "Green candle for the car fund" beats "money spell." Then write the intention in your own words, as one plain sentence. Not what the book said to want. What you actually want. ### The Kind of Spell Candle, jar, bath, petition, knot, sigil, or your own. This is mostly for pattern-spotting later. If every working that landed was a candle and every one that fizzled was a jar, that's worth knowing about yourself. ### What You Used Everything on the altar, with colors and amounts. "Green chime candle, dressed base to wick with olive oil and basil, [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) on the dish, petition on brown paper." Specific enough to do again. If you're unsure how to dress a candle, our [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) covers it, and our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) page is the one to check before you pick the color. ### What You Did The steps, in order. Four lines is usually enough. Cleansed the space. Dressed the candle. Read the petition aloud and folded it toward me. Let it burn down. Write it the way you'd tell a friend who wanted to do the same thing. ### What You Said The words, whether you spoke them, chanted them, or wrote them on the petition. Charms drift. The version you said the night it worked is the version you want to keep. ### Signs and Synchronicities Anything that showed up in the days after: a call, a coincidence, a dream, a bird that wouldn't leave the fence. Two or three lines. Our guide to [repeating numbers and angel numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/repeating-numbers-meaning/) covers the most common kind. ### The Follow-Up Set a date a few weeks out and come back to it. What came of it? It worked, partly, not yet, or you let it go. That last one is deliberate. Some workings are released rather than finished, and the record should allow for it without making it a failure. ### Notes What you'd change next time. This is the line most people skip and the one that improves your craft fastest. ## How to Start a Spell Journal 1. **Pick the format.** A bound journal, a binder of printed pages, or a fillable PDF on a tablet. The binder wins for spellwork, because you can file pages by intention later. 2. **Record the next working, not the last one.** Don't try to reconstruct old spells from memory. Start clean with the next one. 3. **Write before and after, not during.** Fill in the timing, title, intention, and materials before you begin. Write the steps and words right after. Nothing on the page needs a pen in your hand mid-ritual. 4. **Put the follow-up date in your phone.** Three to four weeks is a fair window for most workings. Longer for anything slow, like a job or a move. 5. **Read back at each new moon.** Ten minutes with the last month's pages. This is where you notice which kinds of spells suit you. ## What to Do When a Spell Didn't Work Write it down anyway. A journal with only the wins is a scrapbook. Then look at four things before you decide the spell was wrong. The timing: was the Moon waning when you were trying to draw something in? The intention: was it one clear sentence, or three wishes in a trench coat? The follow-up: was it too soon to tell? And the ordinary world: a money spell needs a job application to land on. If all four check out, let it go, mark the page "I let it go," and move on. Releasing a working is a normal part of the craft, not a mark against you. ## Spell Journal vs. Book of Shadows vs. Grimoire A **grimoire** is a book of instructions: spells, correspondences, rituals, often copied from teachers or books. A **Book of Shadows** is a witch's personal working book and can hold anything, including a grimoire section and a journal section. A **spell journal** is the record of what you actually did and what happened. If you keep only one book, keep the journal. The instructions exist elsewhere. Your results don't. ## Free Printable Spell Journal Page ![Close-up of the moon, astro weather, spell title, and intention lines on the Spell Journal Page](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/spell-journal-page-detail.jpg?v=1790276368)Our Spell Journal Page puts every section above on one sheet: date, moon phase, and moon's sign; an astro weather line; the spell title and your intention; a row of checkboxes for the kind of spell; four lines each for what you used and what you did; three lines for what you said; two for signs and synchronicities; a follow-up with a date and It worked, Partly, Not yet, or I let it go; and a notes box for what you'd change. It's a free fillable PDF. Tap through it on a tablet or computer, where every line is a text box and every square is a checkbox, or print it on US Letter paper and write by hand. It sits alongside the [Daily Practice Page](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/) and the [Tarot Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) in our [Journal Pages & Printables](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journal-pages-printables) collection. [Get the free Spell Journal Page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/spell-journal-page-fillable-pdf) ## Paper or Tablet? ![The Spell Journal Page filled in on a tablet with a green candle working](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/spell-journal-page-tablet.jpg?v=1790276368)Paper suits spellwork. Pages can be filed by intention, taken to the altar, and written on with the same hand that lit the candle. A binder of printed pages is the closest thing to a traditional Book of Shadows that you can also reorganize. A tablet keeps everything searchable, which matters once you want every working that used rosemary. GoodNotes and Notability treat a PDF like paper, so the page works there with a stylus. Apple Books, Preview, and PDF Expert let you tap the fields and type. Whichever you choose, keep the file where you'll see it. ## Spell Journal FAQ ### What should I write in a spell journal? The date, the moon phase and sign, any astro weather you track, the spell's title, your intention in one sentence, the kind of spell, what you used with colors and amounts, the steps in order, the words you said, any signs in the days after, and a follow-up a few weeks later on what came of it. ### Is a spell journal the same as a Book of Shadows? No. A Book of Shadows is a witch's whole working book and can hold instructions, correspondences, and records. A spell journal is only the records. Many people keep it as a section inside their Book of Shadows. ### Should I write in my spell journal during the ritual? No. Fill in the timing, title, intention, and materials before you start, and the steps and words right after. Nothing on the page needs to be written mid-working. ### How long should I wait before the follow-up? Three to four weeks suits most workings. Give slow things, like a job or a move, longer, and mark the page "too soon" rather than "didn't work" until then. ### What if the spell didn't work? Record it anyway, then check the timing, the intention, the follow-up window, and whether the ordinary world had a way to deliver. If all four are fine, mark it "I let it go" and move on. Releasing a working is normal. ### Is there a free spell journal template? Yes. Our Spell Journal Page is a free fillable PDF with space for the timing, astro weather, title, intention, kind of spell, materials, steps, words, signs, and a follow-up. It prints on US Letter or fills in on a tablet. The spell journal is the record half of a working book. For the rest of it, see our guides to the [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) and the [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/). For spells timed to the Moon, our [Moon Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) tracks the whole cycle alongside this one. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Magical Properties of Pears | How to Use Pears in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/spiritual-uses-pears/) **Published:** August 7, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Planning to manifest? ✨ Learn how Pears can help! **Content:** Pears have long been associated with love, wisdom, and fertility in various cultures. Utilizing pears in spells can be a powerful way to invoke these energies. Whether fresh, dried, or used in oils, pears can be incorporated into a wide variety of magical practices. ## In This Guide - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Pears?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-pears) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Pears](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-pears) - [Pear Warnings](#h-pear-warnings) ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Pears? Pears symbolize **abundance**, **prosperity**, and **nurturing energy**. Their feminine shape and sweet taste often align them with **Venus**, the planet of **love**. Using pears in your rituals and spells may aid in enhancing **connections**, strengthening **relationships**, or cultivating **self-love**. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Pears Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with pears in spells, rituals, and healings. The following table details the spiritual and magickal properties of pears: | Materia | Spiritual Information For Pears | |---|---| | Latin Name | Pyrus communis | | Folk Names | Fruit of the Gods, Love Fruit | | Gender | Female | | Elemental Correspondences | Water, Earth | | Planetary Correspondences | Venus | | Signs that Rule Pears | Libra, Taurus | | Deities that Rule Pears | Aphrodite, Hera, Freyja, Juno, Pomona, Venus | | Chakras that work with Pears | Heart Chakra | | Pears's Magickal Properties | Love, Wisdom, Fertility, Connections, Self-Love, Confidence, Prosperity, Wealth, Abundance | ### Pear Warnings While pears are typically safe for consumption and magical use, one should approach with respect and an understanding of the energy they carry. Always cleanse and consecrate your pears before using them in spells to align their energy with your intention. What are some of your favorite ways to use pears in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! *Copyright 2023 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Parsley | How to Use Parsley in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/spiritual-uses-parsley/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Did you know parsley's more than a garnish? 🌿✨ Dive into its mystical powers! 👉 **Content:** Parsley is more than just a garnish on your plate. It has been used for centuries in various spiritual practices around the world, making it an essential herb for many magical practitioners. If you've ever wondered how to incorporate Parsley into your spells or were curious about its spiritual properties, you've come to the right place. ## In This Guide: - [How Can I Use Parsley In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-parsley-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Parsley?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-parsley) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Parsley](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-parsley) ## How Can I Use Parsley In Spells? Parsley can be used in multiple ways during your magical workings. You can use its leaves, seeds, or roots. Depending on your intentions, you may choose to burn it as incense, incorporate it into sachets, use its essential oil, or steep it as an infusion in your ritual baths. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Parsley? At its core, Parsley is believed to carry properties of **protection** and **purification**. It has traditionally been used to **ward off negative energies and entities**. Furthermore, Parsley is known for its association with **love**, **fertility**, and **abundance**, making it an ideal herb for spells that aim to manifest desires in these domains. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Parsley Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Parsley in spells, rituals, and healings. | **Materia** | **Magickal Details about Parsley** | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Petroselinum crispum | | **Folk Names** | Devil’s Oatmeal, Percely, Petersilie | | **Gender** | Masculine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Earth, Water | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Mercury | | **Signs that Rule Parsley** | Gemini, Virgo | | **Deities that Rule Parsley** | Persephone | | **Chakras that work with Parsley** | Sacral Chakra, Heart Chakra | | **Parsley’s Magickal Properties** | Protection, Purification, Love, Abundance, Rebirth, Strength, Spirit Communication, Honoring the Dead | **Parsley Warnings** Like all herbs, Parsley should be used with respect and knowledge. While Parsley is generally safe to use, it's essential to note that large amounts can have a diuretic effect. Pregnant individuals should be cautious as excessive consumption might lead to uterine contractions. Always consult with a healthcare professional before using any herb in large amounts or for therapeutic purposes. What are some of your favorite ways to use Parsley in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Egg Shells | How to Use Egg Shells in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-egg-shells/) **Published:** August 25, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Egg shells. In magic? 🥚 Learn how you can use them in rituals 👇 **Content:** The humble egg shell, often discarded after the inner yolk and white are used, is a treasure trove of spiritual and magical energy. Its origins in the birth and sustenance of life provide it with energies that can be harnessed for a range of magical practices. Below, we delve into the many uses, properties, and significance of egg shells in your magical workings. ## How Can I Use Egg Shells In Spells? Egg shells can be ground into a fine powder, commonly known as "cascarilla powder," for protection, purification, and energy-cleansing spells. They can also be used whole to represent life or fertility in ritual practices. The shells can be filled with oils, herbs, and intent to serve as mini spell jars, or they can be inscribed with symbols and runes for specialized magick. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Egg Shells? The spiritual properties of egg shells are as diverse as they are profound. They are often associated with **protection** due to their hard, enclosing form. They can be used in **grounding** exercises, owing to their Earth-related origins. Moreover, because eggs contain life in embryonic form, they are also potent for spells related to **fertility**, **rebirth**, and **new beginnings**. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Egg Shells Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with egg shells in spells, rituals, and healings. | Materia | Egg Shells | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Ovum Shell | | **Folk Names** | Witch's Cup, Life Vessel, Cascarilla | | **Gender** | Feminine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Earth, Water | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Moon | | **Signs that Rule Egg Shells** | Cancer | | **Deities that Rule Egg Shells** | Isis, Freyja, Danu | | **Chakras that work with Egg Shells** | Root, Sacral | | **Egg Shells’s Magickal Properties** | Protection, Purification, Fertility, Grounding, Healing | ## Egg Shells Warnings While egg shells are generally safe to use in magickal workings, it's crucial to source them responsibly. Always cleanse and consecrate the egg shells before use. Note that raw eggs can contain salmonella, so exercise caution and hygienic practices when handling them. In fact, we prefer to use pasteurized eggs to keep our sacred space clean. ## What are some of your favorite ways to use egg shells in your magickal working? Whether it's crafting a protective circle with cascarilla powder or crafting a fertility charm, the spiritual potential of egg shells is boundless. What are your favorite ways to use this overlooked, yet potent, ingredient? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Hyssop | How to Use Hyssop in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-hyssop/) **Published:** August 26, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** How can you use Hyssop in spells? Find out now! **Content:** Hyssop, a sacred herb mentioned in ancient texts and folklore, is more than just an aromatic plant. In the spiritual world, Hyssop is revered for its powerful metaphysical properties that encompass purification, healing, and divine connection. ## In This Guide - [How Can I Use Hyssop In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-hyssop-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Hyssop?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-hyssop) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Hyssop](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-hyssop) - [Hyssop Warnings](#h-hyssop-warnings) For those looking to deepen their spiritual practice, incorporating Hyssop into spells, rituals, and healing processes can offer transformative experiences. ## How Can I Use Hyssop In Spells? Hyssop can be used in various forms — fresh, dried, as an essential oil, or as a hydrosol (floral water). Here are a few ways you can use Hyssop in your magickal workings: 1. **Purification Baths**: Adding a handful of dried Hyssop or a few drops of its essential oil to a ritual bath can cleanse the aura and protect against negativity. 2. **Altar Offerings**: Place Hyssop on your altar to invite divine energies and to sanctify the sacred space. 3. **Protection Sachets**: Carry a sachet of dried Hyssop to ward off negativity and to attract blessings. 4. **Candle Magick**: Dress a candle with Hyssop oil while focusing on your intent, whether it be healing, protection, or spiritual awakening. 5. **Incense**: Burn dried Hyssop as an incense during meditation to deepen your connection with the divine. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Hyssop? Hyssop is most well-known for its properties of purification and protection. It is also used for: - Spiritual Enlightenment - Healing Emotional Wounds - Promoting Psychic Abilities - Attracting Love and Positive Energy - Enhancing Meditation ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Hyssop Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Hyssop in spells, rituals, and healings. Below is a detailed table outlining the attributes of Hyssop: | Materia | Magical Correspondences Of Hyssop | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Hyssopus officinalis | | **Folk Names** | Isopo, Ysopo | | **Gender** | Masculine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Fire, Air | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Jupiter, Sun | | **Signs that Rule Hyssop** | Sagittarius, Leo | | **Deities that Rule Hyssop** | Horus, Aphrodite | | **Chakras that work with Hyssop** | Heart, Third Eye | | **Hyssop's Magickal Properties** | Purification, Protection, Healing, Spiritual Enlightenment | ## Hyssop Warnings Though generally safe for most people, pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid using Hyssop, especially in large quantities, as it can stimulate the uterus. As with any magickal practice, it is crucial to perform a patch test or consult a healthcare provider if you're using Hyssop in a new way, particularly if you have any existing health conditions. --- What are some of your favorite ways to use Hyssop in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties Of Ginger | How To Use Ginger In Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-ginger/) **Published:** September 5, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Ginger. In your cabinet - but could it be in your spells, too? Learn it's magical properties 👇 **Content:** Ginger has been a cornerstone of culinary and medicinal practices for centuries, but its use in spiritual and magickal work is equally powerful. With its warming and invigorating qualities, ginger is often incorporated into spells and rituals aimed at attracting **love**, increasing **personal power**, and enhancing **spiritual protection**. To use ginger in spells, you can: 1. **Anoint candles**: Rub fresh or [powdered ginger](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-ginger) onto candles before performing spells for love or courage. 2. **Create a ginger infusion**: Use it as a bath or a spray to cleanse negative energies or attract prosperity. 3. **Add to sachets**: Include ginger in magickal sachets for courage, love, or money. 4. **Burn as incense**: Use ginger oil or [dried ginger](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/ginger-root-split-zingiber-officinale?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-ginger) to add potency to your magickal workings. 5. **Spiritual Cooking**: Incorporate ginger into foods that you prepare as a form of kitchen witchery for enhancing vitality. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Ginger? Ginger is known for its strong Yang energy, making it ideal for spells relating to: - **Love and Passion**: Ignite the fires of desire or sustain existing relationships. - **Personal Power**: Increase your inner strength and self-confidence. - **Spiritual Protection**: Ward off negativity and evil spirits. - **Prosperity**: Enhance your ability to attract wealth and success. - **Healing**: Used in spiritual healing work to warm, strengthen, and fire up the body's energy. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Ginger Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with ginger in spells, rituals, and healings. | Materia | Magical Correspondence | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Zingiber officinale | | **Folk Names** | Root of the Spirit | | **Gender** | Masculine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Fire | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Mars | | **Signs that Rule Ginger** | Aries, Scorpio | | **Deities that Rule Ginger** | Mars, Ares, Cernunnos | | **Chakras that work with Ginger** | Solar Plexus, Root | | **Ginger’s Magickal Properties** | Love, Power, Protection, Prosperity, Healing | ## Ginger Warnings While ginger is generally safe for most people, it's important to note a few cautions: - **Allergies**: Always do a patch test if using ginger oil on the skin. - **Pregnancy**: Consult a healthcare provider before using ginger medicinally if you're pregnant. - **Blood Thinning**: Avoid excessive use of ginger if you are on blood-thinning medications. ## What are some of your favorite ways to use ginger in your magickal working? Ginger is a powerful ally in spiritual and magickal practices. Its warming nature amplifies the energy of spells, making it an indispensable tool in your magickal repertoire. Whether you're seeking to harness love, power, or protection, ginger holds the keys to unlocking your spiritual potential. Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Grapefruit | How to Use Grapefruit in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-grapefruit-how-to-use-grapefruit-in-spells/) **Published:** September 7, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Learn magical properties, correspondences, and spiritual uses of grapefruit. Our materia magical is filled with info on this spell ingredient. **Content:** Grapefruit is a powerful component in various spiritual and magickal practices. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newbie in the spiritual realm, working with grapefruit can open new avenues in your magickal workings. ## How Can I Use Grapefruit In Spells? Grapefruit can be incorporated into spells and rituals in a variety of ways: 1. **Juice as Purification**: Use the juice in a purification bath to cleanse away negative energy. 2. **Peel as Protection**: Burn dried grapefruit peels to protect your space from negative influences. 3. **Oil for Manifestation**: Use grapefruit essential oil in candle magick to aid in manifesting goals and setting intentions. 4. **Slices for Meditation**: Eat thin slices while meditating to help focus your thoughts and clarify your intentions. 5. **Tea for Psychic Abilities**: Make tea from the dried peel to enhance your psychic abilities. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Grapefruit? Grapefruit is most commonly associated with: 1. **Purification**: Clears negative energy. 2. **Protection**: Provides a shield against harmful forces. 3. **Mental Clarity**: Aids in focus and concentration. 4. **Manifestation**: Helps in setting and achieving goals. 5. **Spiritual Awareness**: Helps boost psychic abilities and spiritual enlightenment. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Grapefruit Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Grapefruit in spells, rituals, and healings. | Materia | Grapefruit Spiritual Characteristics | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Citrus × paradisi | | **Folk Names** | Forbidden Fruit, Shaddock | | **Gender** | Feminine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Water, Fire | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Sun, Moon | | **Signs that Rule Grapefruit** | Cancer, Leo | | **Deities that Rule Grapefruit** | Aphrodite, Artemis, Freyja | | **Chakras that work with Grapefruit** | Solar Plexus, Crown | | **Grapefruit’s Magickal Properties** | Purification, Protection, Mental Clarity, Manifestation, Spiritual Awareness | ## Grapefruit Warnings While grapefruit is generally safe to consume and use in spiritual practices, it's important to note that grapefruit and its juice can interact with certain medications, affecting their absorption in the body. Always consult with a healthcare provider if you are taking medications and wish to incorporate grapefruit into your spiritual or dietary practices. Also, if using grapefruit essential oil, make sure to dilute it properly and perform a patch test to rule out any allergic reactions. What are some of your favorite ways to use Grapefruit in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Pineapple | How to Use Pineapple in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-pineapple/) **Published:** September 9, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** How Can You Use Pineapple In Spells? Find out 👇 **Content:** The pineapple is not just a sweet, tropical fruit that you might enjoy on a sunny day. It's also a powerful tool that can enhance your spiritual practices. Its distinct qualities have long been recognized in various traditions to bring **prosperity**, **luck**, and **spiritual elevation**. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner in the spiritual realm, this guide will help you understand how to harness the spiritual energy of pineapple in your life. ## How Can I Use Pineapple In Spells? Incorporating pineapple into your spells and rituals is quite straightforward. Here are a few suggestions: 1. **Prosperity Spell:** Carve your intent into a pineapple and fill the grooves with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Bake and eat the pineapple. 2. **Love Attraction:** Create a love elixir by mixing pineapple juice with a few drops of honey and a sprinkle of rose petals. Consume it with the intention of attracting love into your life. 3. **Spiritual Elevation:** Use pineapple incense during your meditation sessions to enhance spiritual clarity and connect with higher vibrations. 4. **Healing Ritual:** Add pineapple slices or dried pineapple to your herbal tea. As you sip, visualize the pineapple's energy filling you with light and well-being. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Pineapple? Pineapple is believed to have several magical properties, including: - **Prosperity & Wealth Attraction:** It is often used in spells aiming to bring financial growth and opportunities. - **Love & Attraction:** The sweet, alluring scent of pineapple is said to attract love and positive relationships. - **Spiritual Elevation:** It can raise your vibrational energy, making it easier to connect with higher spiritual realms. - **Healing:** Pineapple is associated with **healing** magic, well-being, and a sunny sense of renewal. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Pineapple Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Pineapple in spells, rituals, and healings. | Category | Information | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Ananas comosus | | **Folk Names** | Queen of Fruits, Anana, Nana | | **Gender** | Masculine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Fire, Water | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Sun, Venus | | **Signs that Rule Pineapple** | Leo, Libra | | **Deities that Rule Pineapple** | Aphrodite, Lakshmi | | **Chakras that work with Pineapple** | Solar Plexus, Heart | | **Pineapple’s Magickal Properties** | Prosperity, Love, Luck, Spiritual Elevation, Healing | ## What are some of your favorite ways to use Pineapple in your magickal workings? Pineapple can add a tropical touch to your spells and rituals, not to mention the sweetness it brings to your spiritual practices. From love spells to prosperity rituals, the applications are endless. Let us know in the comments below how you've harnessed the magical energies of this delicious fruit! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Sugar | How to Use Sugar in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-sugar/) **Published:** September 10, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Can you use sugar in spells? Yup! Find out which spells 👇 **Content:** The simple sugar granule, a staple in kitchens around the globe, holds far more than just the power to sweeten delicious deserts. Behind its saccharine visage lies a reservoir of spiritual properties that have been tapped into since ancient times. Sugar is known for its **magnetic energy** that can **attract both material and spiritual abundance**. Here, we delve into the magical properties of sugar and how you can incorporate it into your spells, rituals, and spiritual practices. ## How Can I Use Sugar In Spells? Sugar can be used in a variety of ways in your magical workings. Here are a few methods: 1. **Sweetening Jars**: Place a photograph or written intention along with herbs or oils that align with your goals into a jar, filling the rest with sugar to "sweeten" the outcome. 2. **Candle Magick**: Sprinkle sugar around your spell candles to amplify your intentions, especially for love or prosperity spells. Be sure to clean up when you're done to avoid attracting bugs. 3. **Altar Offering**: Sugar can be left as an offering to deities, spirits, or ancestors as a sign of hospitality and goodwill. Be sure to clean up your offering to avoid attracting bugs. 4. **Love Spells**: Incorporate sugar into love spells to attract a sweet and sincere love into your life. 5. **Prosperity Spells**: Sugar’s magnetic properties make it ideal for spells aimed at attracting abundance and wealth. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Sugar? Sugar is primarily known for its ability to **attract**. It has the power to bring **sweetness** not just to your taste buds but also to your life. It has been used in spiritual practices to **attract love**, **prosperity**, **luck**, and **positive energies**. It also has a **grounding** effect that can help one focus during meditation or spiritual work. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Sugar Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Sugar in spells, rituals, and healings. Below is a summarized table for your quick reference: | Feature | Information | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Saccharum | | **Folk Names** | Sweet Salt, Love Dust | | **Gender** | Feminine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Earth, Water | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Venus | | **Signs that Rule Sugar** | Taurus, Libra | | **Deities that Rule Sugar** | Aphrodite, Lakshmi, Oshun | | **Chakras that work with Sugar** | Heart, Root | | **Sugar’s Magickal Properties** | Attraction, Abundance, Grounding, Love, Luck, Positive Energy, Prosperity, Sweetness | Sugar, with its versatile spiritual properties, can be a potent addition to your spiritual toolkit. Its sweetness can seep into various aspects of your life, drawing love, prosperity, and positive energies towards you. So the next time you sprinkle sugar into your morning tea or coffee, remember, you are invoking its ancient, magical properties. What are some of your favorite ways to use Sugar in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [The 5 Master Healers: Healing Crystals You Need Right Now](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/master-healer-healing-crystals/) **Published:** August 4, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Do you have these 5 Master Healers in your crystal collection? 💎 Find out! **Content:** Once considered a New Age fad, crystal healing is becoming a mainstream practice. So, how do you know which crystals you need for healing? What crystals should you make sure you have in your collection? The easiest way to start your collection is to make sure you have the five Master Healers in your life. - [1. Amethyst: The Stone of Spirituality](#h-1-amethyst-the-stone-of-spirituality) - [Amethyst's Role As A Master Healer](#h-amethyst-s-role-as-a-master-healer) - [How to Use Amethyst](#h-how-to-use-amethyst) - [2. Clear Quartz: The Master Healer](#h-2-clear-quartz-the-master-healer) - [Quartz's Role As A Master Healer](#h-quartz-s-role-as-a-master-healer) - [How to Use Clear Quartz](#h-how-to-use-clear-quartz) - [3. Rose Quartz: The Stone of Unconditional Love](#h-3-rose-quartz-the-stone-of-unconditional-love) - [Rose Quartz's Role As A Master Healer](#h-rose-quartz-s-role-as-a-master-healer) - [How to Use Rose Quartz](#h-how-to-use-rose-quartz) - [4. Obsidian: The Protective Stone](#h-4-obsidian-the-protective-stone) - [Obsidian's Role As A Master Healer](#h-obsidian-s-role-as-a-master-healer) - [How to Use Obsidian](#h-how-to-use-obsidian) - [5. Citrine: The Stone of Abundance](#h-5-citrine-the-stone-of-abundance) - [Citrine's Role As A Master Healer](#h-citrine-s-role-as-a-master-healer) - [How to Use Citrine](#h-how-to-use-citrine) - [Cleansing & Recharging Your Crystals](#h-cleansing-amp-recharging-your-crystals) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#h-frequently-asked-questions) These five crystals not only hold a powerful energetic vibration, but they also contribute to our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. ## 1. **Amethyst: The Stone of Spirituality** [![amethyst on a a table with purple candles behind it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/amethyst-crystals-800x800.jpg "amethystcrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals)Amethyst, revered as the "Stone of Spirituality," is a powerful protection crystal. It is popularly used for spiritual awakening and intuition. ### Amethyst's Role As A Master Healer [Amethyst's spiritual use](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) comes from its high spiritual vibration. It is highly beneficial for meditation, enhancing your intuition, and balancing your emotional state. ### **How to Use Amethyst** Wearing [amethyst jewelry](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-jewelry?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals) or placing this stone in your home or workspace can help manifest its healing effects. You can also meditate with this [crystal for spiritual awakening.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) ## 2. **[Clear Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/): The Master Healer** [![quartz crystal on a table surrounded by lit candles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/quartz-crystal-altar-800x800.jpg "quartzcrystalaltar Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals)[Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals), also known as the "Master Healer," is renowned for its ability to amplify energy and thought. ### **Quartz**'s Role As A Master Healer Quartz aids in concentration, unlocks memory, and harmonizes all the chakras. It is also known as an amplifier that brings mind, body, and spirit into balance. ### **How to Use Clear Quartz** Carry a piece of clear quartz in your pocket, wear it as jewelry, or place it in your home or workspace to keep its energy close. ## **3. [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/): The Stone of Unconditional Love** [![rose quartz crystal on a pile of books](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rose-quartz-and-books-800x800.jpg "rosequartzandbooks Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals)[Rose Quartz crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals) are referred to as the "Stones of Love." It resonates with the heart chakra and circulates a divine, loving energy. ### **Rose Quartz**'s Role As A Master Healer This beautiful pink crystal promotes self-love, attracts love, and fosters deep inner healing and feelings of peace. ### **How to Use Rose Quartz** You can use rose quartz by wearing [rose quartz jewelry](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz-jewelry?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals), carrying it with you, or placing it in strategic locations in your home. ## **4. [Obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/): The Protective Stone** [![partially polished obsidian chunk on a table surrounded by crystals and lit candles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ladonianduchessjen_a_large_obsidian_crystal_on_a_table_surround_f4a68874-f838-4bc9-a238-c478fb18d95a-800x800.png "ladonianduchessjenalargeobsidiancrystalonatablesurroundf4a68874f8384bc9a238c478fb18d95a Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals)Black [obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals) is a powerful protective stone that forms a shield against negativity. ### **Obsidian**'s Role As A Master Healer This black volcanic crystal aids in eliminating emotional blockages and promoting qualities of strength, clarity, and compassion. ### **How to Use Obsidian** Obsidian can be worn as jewelry or placed in your environment. Holding obsidian while meditating can also deepen its grounding, protective energy. ## 5. **Citrine: The Stone of Abundance** [![Citrine crystal on a table surrounded by lit candles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/citrine-800x800.jpg "citrine Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals)Yellow [citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/natural-citrine?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=master-healer-healing-crystals), known as the "Stone of Abundance," promotes motivation, activates creativity, and encourages self-expression. ### **Citrine**'s Role As A Master Healer This glassy, orange-yellow crystal is a powerful purifier of one's will center, helping you to manifest your desires. It also brings energies of generosity so that the prosperity and success are shared. ### **How to Use Citrine** Wearing citrine or placing it in your home or office can attract positive energy and abundance. It is also useful during meditation. ## **Cleansing & Recharging Your Crystals** Like us, crystals also absorb energy. Therefore, it's essential to cleanse and recharge them regularly to keep their energy clear and active. ## **Frequently Asked Questions** - **What are the 5 Master Healers?** The 5 Master Healers are Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Obsidian, and Citrine. Each of these crystals holds a unique vibration and healing property. - **How do crystals heal?** Crystals heal by channeling the life-giving elements of the Earth and the universe. Harnessing the energy of the sun, the moon, and the oceans, crystals connect us to Earth as soon as we come into contact with them. - **How do you use healing crystals?** You can use healing crystals by wearing them as jewelry, carrying them in your pocket, or placing them in strategic locations in your home or office. You can also meditate with them to tap into their healing energies. - **Can I sleep with my crystals?** Absolutely! Sleeping with your crystals allows you to connect with their energy while your mind is at peace during sleep. - **How do I cleanse and recharge my crystals?** You can cleanse your crystals in many ways. Some common methods include smudging them with sage or cleansing herbs, immersing them in salt water, or burying them in the Earth. To recharge them, leave them under the moon or sun. - **Do different crystals have different energies?** Yes, each crystal carries its own vibrational energy and associations. Choose a crystal that aligns with your specific intentions or needs. We always think about crystals and how they reinforce our connection to the Earth. They serve as tangible, beautiful reminders of the love and healing energy the Earth has for us. Harness their power and bring tranquility, love, and peace into your life. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Sunflower & Rose Quartz Best Friend Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/sunflower-rose-quartz-best-friend-spell/) **Published:** September 14, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Use this step-by-step guide to help you cast the perfect best friend spell. Experience a deeper connection today! **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-82317)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/sunflower-rose-quartz-best-friend-spell) Ever thought about casting a best friend spell? Have you ever wondered if you could enhance your friendship with the help of the universe? Buckle up because today we’re diving deep into how to combine the energetic qualities of sunflowers and [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sunflower-rose-quartz-best-friend-spell) to create the ultimate Best Friend Spell. ### **Characteristics of Sunflower** A sunflower isn't just a pretty bloom; it’s a symbol of adoration and loyalty. Sunflowers follow the sun, turning their faces towards light and positivity, making them perfect for friendship spells. ### **Characteristics of [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** Rose quartz is known as the stone of love and compassion. It's often used in spells for love and emotional healing. Its soft pink hues radiate empathy, trust, and harmony. ## **The Connection Between Sunflowers and Rose Quartz** ### **Emotional Aspects** Both sunflowers and rose quartz have emotional qualities that align well. While sunflowers signify loyalty and joy, rose quartz is all about love and compassion. Combined, they create a powerful synergy. ### **Symbolism** The sunflower symbolizes friendship, while rose quartz represents love. Together, they make for a strong symbol of friendship love, transcending the ordinary to touch the realm of the extraordinary. ## Sunflower & Rose Quartz Best Friend Spell ![A pink candle spell on a plate of rose quartz chips and sunflower petals, on a table covered with pink rose petals](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sunflower-rose-spell-for-best-friends-150x150.jpg "sunflowerrosespellforbestfriends Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/sunflower-rose-quartz-best-friend-spell) 5 from 1 vote ## Sunflower & Rose Quartz Best Friend Spell The aim of this spell is to attract a best friend with the qualities you desire. By using a pink candle for love and friendship, sunflower petals for happiness and loyalty, and rose quartz for love and emotional harmony, this spell aims to align the energies around you to help you find your dream best friend. Prep Time5 minutes mins Active Time20 minutes mins Total Time25 minutes mins Keyword: Friendship Spells Yield: 1 best friend ### Materials - 1 [Pink Candle For Friendship](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/friendship-soy-votive-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - Sunflower Petals - 1 piece [Rose Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-rose-quartz-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - 1 piece [Paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/heavy-parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - 1 Pen preferably pink or another light, friendly color - 1 Small Bowl or Plate - Matches or a lighter ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - **Prepare**: Begin by grounding yourself. Take deep breaths, relax, and focus your energy. - **Cleanse the Area**: Smudge the area with sage or another purifying herb to remove any negative energy. Ensure that the area is quiet and you will not be disturbed. - **Cast the Circle**: According to your tradition, cast a circle to create a sacred space for your spell. - **Set the Intention**: Hold the rose quartz in your hand and quietly set your intention to attract a best friend with the traits that you desire. - **Write Traits**: On a piece of paper, write down the traits you would like your dream best friend to possess. Be as specific or as general as you wish, but remember to focus on the qualities rather than a specific person. - **Prepare the Candle**: Place the pink candle on a bowl or plate. Surround the base of the candle with sunflower petals. - **Light the Candle**: Light the pink candle with the intention of friendship and love. - **Read Aloud**: Holding the rose quartz in one hand and the paper in the other, read the list of traits aloud, visualizing each trait forming a connection between you and your future best friend. - **Say the Spell**: Read aloud each trait, and between each trait, say: Powers that be, hear my plea, Bring a best friend close to me. One who's true, and good, and kind, A perfect match for heart and mind. As I will, so mote it be. - **Seal the Energy**: Place the rose quartz near the candle. Fold the paper into a small size and place it under the bowl or plate, beneath the candle. - **Close the Circle**: Once you feel the energy has been sufficiently raised and the spell has been set, thank the deities or powers you've called upon, and close the circle according to your tradition. - **Let the Candle Burn**: Let the candle burn down completely if safe to do so, or snuff it out without blowing. - **Post-Spell**: Keep the rose quartz and the paper with the traits written on it in a safe place until and after your best friend manifests into your life. ### Notes Remember that magic works best when you also take practical steps to achieve your goals. Be open to new friendships and experiences, and keep an eye out for signs or coincidences that could lead you to your dream best friend. Disclaimer: This spell is intended for entertainment and personal spiritual use. It's important to remember that not all spells will work for everyone, and success can depend on a variety of factors, including your own energy, concentration, and belief in the process. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Road Opener Spell: Clear Blockages & Invite New Opportunities](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/road-opener-spell/) **Published:** February 4, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-86710)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/road-opener-spell-for-clarity-new-opportunities) Feeling stuck? Like life has you paused at a crossroads with no clear direction forward? Road opener work has deep roots in Latinx folk magic, where it is known as Abre Camino after the plant of the same name, and in African American hoodoo, where removing blockages from one's path is among the oldest and most practiced forms of conjure. The shared intuition across these traditions is this: sometimes a person is not failing, they are simply working against an obstacle that needs to be cleared before forward movement is possible. That obstacle might be energetic, circumstantial, or something less nameable. Road opener rituals address all three. ### In This Spell Article: - [What Is a Road Opener Spell?](#what-is-a-road-opener-spell) - [The Tradition Behind Road Opener Work](#aioseo-the-tradition-behind-road-opener-work-17) - [What You’ll Need for This Road Opener Ritual](#🕯️-what-youll-need-for-this-road-opener-ritual) - [✨ Supplies](#✨-supplies) - [Best Time to Perform a Road Opener Spell](#🌙-best-time-to-perform-a-road-opener-spell) - [The Spell 🕯️](#the-spell) - [🔮 Step-by-Step Road Opener Spell](#🔮-step-by-step-road-opener-spell) - [1. Write Your Intention](#1-write-your-intention) - [2. Charge the Spell Paper](#2-charge-the-spell-paper) - [3. Light the Candle](#3-light-the-candle) - [4. Burn the Incense](#4-burn-the-incense) - [5. Add the Stone](#5-add-the-stone) - [6. Close the Spell](#6-close-the-spell) - [🌱 After the Spell: What to Do Next](#🌱-after-the-spell-what-to-do-next) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Road Opener Spells](#aioseo-frequently-asked-questions-about-road-opener-spells-86) This particular spell is designed to be accessible regardless of your experience level. It uses simple, reusable tools and can be adapted to fit the tradition you work within. Whether you are navigating financial stress, a career crossroads, a creative block, or a life transition that feels stuck, the intention is the same: clear what is in the way, and open what is ready to open A Road Opener [spell is a powerful yet gentle way to remove](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/end-bad-luck-spell/) energetic obstacles, restore clarity, and invite aligned opportunities, especially when you’re navigating money stress, career uncertainty, or personal transformation. This ritual is beginner-friendly, affordable, and deeply effective, using simple tools you may already have or can easily add to your spiritual practice. Use this spell when you feel blocked, stuck, or unsure of your next step: whether with money, work, creativity, or life direction. This ritual clears energetic obstacles and invites aligned opportunities to appear. ## What Is a Road Opener Spell? A Road Opener spell is a form of intention-based ritual work designed to: - Clear blocked energy - Remove unseen obstacles - Open new paths aligned with your highest good - Restore confidence, clarity, and momentum In many spiritual traditions, road opening work is done when someone feels “stuck,” not because they’ve failed, but because the path ahead needs clearing. ✨ Think of it as spiritual decluttering for your life. ### The Tradition Behind Road Opener Work Road opener magic is most deeply rooted in two traditions: Latinx folk magic, particularly as practiced in Cuba, Mexico, and across the Latinx diaspora in the United States, and African American hoodoo and rootwork. In both, the concept of a "crossed" or "blocked" path is understood as a real spiritual condition, not merely a metaphor, and road opening work is a practical response to it. In the Latinx tradition, Abre Camino (Eupatorium villosum) is the plant most associated with this work, and road opener formulas in that tradition are typically built around it. In hoodoo, road opener workings use a range of botanical and mineral curios to remove blockages and draw new opportunity, often timed to lunar cycles or planetary hours for maximum effect. The spell in this guide draws from both traditions while remaining accessible to practitioners of any background. If you work within a specific tradition, feel free to adapt the ingredients and ritual structure to honor that lineage. ## What You’ll Need for This Road Opener Ritual This spell intentionally uses **simple, multi-purpose tools**, making it accessible for beginners and budget-conscious spiritualists. ### ✨ Supplies - **Spell paper** – for intention-setting and manifestation - **A road opener candle** – tealight or chime candle works perfectly - **Charcoal powder or charcoal tablet** – for incense burning - **Incense or resin** – frankincense or copal are ideal for clearing and elevation - **A clarity or focus stone** - *[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)* for clarity and amplification - *[Tiger’s eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)* for courage, confidence, and forward movement 💡 *Tip:* These are staple tools you can reuse across many rituals, making them excellent foundational supplies. ## Best Time to Perform a Road Opener Spell There’s no “wrong” time, but these moments are especially supportive: - **Mondays** – clarity, emotional reset, fresh starts - **Thursdays** – growth, opportunity, expansion - **New Moons** – new beginnings and intention-setting - **[Hour Of Jupiter](https://planetaryhours.net/app)** – expansion, growth, opportunity Most importantly, trust your intuition. If you feel called, the timing is right. ## The Spell 🕯️ ![Road Opener Spell that has a jar Candle surrounded by natural elements](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/road-opener-280x280.png "road opener Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/road-opener-spell-for-clarity-new-opportunities) No ratings yet ## Road Opener Spell for Clarity & New Opportunities Active Time5 minutes mins ### Materials - 1 piece [Spell Paper or Petition Paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) to anchor in the physical - 1 [Road Opener Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/road-opener-day-jar-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) to remove obstacles & give courage - 1 [Frankincense Incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/frankincense-hem-stick-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) to cleanse negativity - 1 piece [Tiger's Eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) to promote courage - 1 piece [Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) to promote clarity & protection ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions #### 🌿 Before You Begin - Choose a quiet moment. This spell is especially powerful on a **Monday (clarity)** or **Thursday (expansion)**, but any time you feel called is right. - Take three deep breaths. Let your body settle. #### 🔮 The Ritual - **Prepare Your Intention:** On your spell paper, write your full name. Beneath it, write a clear, simple intention of what you want to gain in your life. - **Charge the Paper**: Hold the paper between your hands. Visualize a clear path opening in front of you: doors unlocking, fog lifting, space widening. - **Speak**: “All roads are opening, in alignment with my highest good. Obstacles are removed, and aligned opportunities find me easily.” - **Light the Flame**: Light your candle and place it safely nearby. Fire represents movement and action. - **Burn the Incense**: Use a lighting stick to transfer fire from your Road Opening Candle to light your incense. As the smoke rises, say with your spiritual voice (or in your heart): “As this smoke clears the air, so too are my paths cleared.” - **Add the Crystal**: Place your crystals on top of or beside the spell paper. This anchors your intention into the physical world. - **Visualize Your Spell**: Sit with the candle for a few moments. Continue to visualize fog clearing until you can see, clearly, your visualization of success. When ready, fold the spell paper toward you (to draw energy in). - **Keep Visualizing**: When you're done, place the crystals on top of your folded petition. Extinguish the candle and say, "It is done." Each day, until the candle is gone, relight and visualize your scene again. ### Notes ### 🌱 Tips - Carry the stone with you for the next few days for continued momentum. - Keep the folded spell paper on your altar, in a wallet, or under your pillow. - Watch for **small signs like** messages, ideas, chances. Road opening often starts subtly. ## 🔮 Step-by-Step Road Opener Spell ### 1. Write Your Intention On your spell paper, write your **full name**. Beneath it, write a clear and present-tense intention, such as: > “All roads are opening for my highest good.” > “Obstacles are removed, and aligned opportunities find me easily.” Keep your words **honest**; clarity strengthens manifestation. ### 2. Charge the Spell Paper Hold the paper between your hands. Take three slow breaths. Visualize a clear path opening in front of you: doors unlocking, fog lifting, space widening. ### 3. Light the Candle Light your [candle and place it safely](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) nearby. Fire represents action, movement, and transformation. ### 4. Burn the Incense Place your charcoal powder or tablet in a heat-safe dish. Light it and add your incense or resin. As the smoke rises, say softly (or in your heart): > “As this smoke clears the air, so too are my paths cleared.” Let the scent and smoke carry your intention outward. ### 5. Add the Stone [![Folding the petition paper towards you during the road opener spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/petition-spell-800x800.png "petition spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/petition-spell.png)Place your clear quartz and tiger’s eye on or beside the spell paper. This anchors your intention into the physical world and supports ongoing momentum. ### 6. Close the Spell Sit quietly with the candle for a few moments. When ready: - Fold the spell paper **toward you** (to draw energy in) - Let the candle burn safely to completion **OR** - Snuff and relight it daily until completion for gentle, sustained road opening Place your clear quartz or tiger’s eye on or beside the spell paper. This anchors your intention into the physical world and supports ongoing momentum. ## 🌱 After the Spell: What to Do Next Road opening magic often works **subtly and steadily**. After the ritual: - Carry your stone with you for continued focus - Keep the folded spell paper on an altar, in your wallet, or under your pillow - Watch for signs: conversations, ideas, invitations, or sudden clarity ✨ Small shifts are often the first sign the road is opening. Feeling blocked doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re ready for movement. This Road Opener spell is a reminder that **you deserve clear paths, open doors, and aligned opportunities**, even during seasons of uncertainty or financial stress. Start where you are. Use what you have. Trust that the way forward is already unfolding. --- **Shop Road Opener Supplies** Everything you need for this ritual is available in our spiritual apothecary: [Road Opener Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/unblocker-destrancadera-aromatic-jar-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=road-opener-spell), [Road Opener Sachet Powder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/road-opener-sachet-powder-consecrated?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=road-opener-spell), [Frankincense Resin](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/resin-incense-powders-charcoal?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=road-opener-spell), [Tiger's Eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=road-opener-spell), and [Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=road-opener-spell). --- ## Frequently Asked Questions About Road Opener Spells ### What is a road opener spell? A road opener spell is a ritual designed to clear energetic blockages and open new paths forward in a person's life. Rooted in Latinx folk magic (where it is known as Abre Camino) and African American hoodoo, road opener work addresses the spiritual condition of feeling stuck or crossed, when the path ahead feels closed despite a person's efforts. The spell uses candles, incense, crystals, and written petitions to shift energy and invite aligned opportunities. ### **When should I do a road opener spell?** Road opener spells are most commonly done when you feel blocked, stagnant, or unable to move forward in a specific area of life such as finances, career, relationships, or creative work. Traditional timing includes new moons for fresh starts, Mondays for clarity and emotional reset, and Thursdays for opportunity and expansion. The most important timing, however, is when you genuinely feel called to do the work. ### What is the difference between a road opener spell and a cleansing ritual? A cleansing ritual primarily removes negative or stagnant energy from a person, space, or object. A road opener spell does include an element of clearing, but its primary purpose is forward movement: not just removing what is in the way, but actively opening new paths and inviting opportunity. Many practitioners perform a cleansing first, then follow with road opener work to create both a cleared foundation and a receptive, open energetic state. ### What candle do I use for a road opener spell? Yellow or orange candles are the most traditional for road opener work, associated with movement, clarity, and new beginnings. Some practitioners use a candle specifically labeled and prepared as a road opener candle, dressed with road opener oil or powder and charged with the intention of clearing paths. Tealight and chime candles are the most practical for this kind of multi-day working, as they can be burned in sections. ### Can I do a road opener spell if I am a beginner? Yes. Road opener work is among the most accessible forms of folk magic because the intention is simple and direct, and the tools are minimal. The spell in this guide was specifically designed for practitioners at all levels. The most important element is not the tools but the clarity and sincerity of the intention. A heartfelt working with basic supplies will always outperform an elaborate ritual done by rote. ### How long does a road opener spell take to work? Road opener magic often begins subtly. Many practitioners notice small signs within days: an unexpected conversation, a new idea, an invitation, a door that previously felt closed beginning to open. Significant movement often becomes visible within one moon cycle, approximately 28 days, though this varies depending on the nature of the blockage and the specific circumstances. Repeating the ritual at the next new moon can build momentum if results feel slow. ### What is Abre Camino and how does it relate to road opener spells? Abre Camino (Eupatorium villosum) is a plant native to Cuba and the Caribbean whose name means "open road" in Spanish. It is the botanical foundation of road opener formulas in Latinx folk magic and Santeria-influenced traditions, and it appears in road opener oils, powders, washes, and incense blends. In the broader American hoodoo tradition, road opener formulas may or may not include the plant itself but carry the same intention of clearing blockages and opening paths. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Tarot Journal: How to Keep One, What to Write, and a Free Printable Template](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) **Published:** September 23, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** What to write in a tarot journal, how to start one, ideas and prompts for blank days, and a free printable tarot journal template with space for the spread, your intuitive read, the book meaning, and a revisit. **Content:** A tarot journal is where you write down what you pulled, what you thought it meant, and, later, what actually happened. Kept for a few months, it does something no guidebook can: it shows you how the cards speak to you, in your own hand. This guide covers what goes in one, how to start, ideas and prompts for when the page feels blank, and a free printable tarot journal template you can download at the end. ![The Tarot Journal Page, two copies fanned on a linen background](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/tarot-journal-page-hero-2.jpg?v=1790216857)## What Is a Tarot Journal? A tarot journal is a record of your readings. At its simplest it's a date, a card, and a sentence. At its fullest it's the question you asked, the spread you used, what each position stood for, the cards that came up, your first read of them, what the book said, and a note a week later on how it played out. You may hear it called a tarot diary or a tarot log. Same thing. Some people keep it in a notebook, some in a binder of loose pages, some in Notion or an app. The format matters less than the habit of writing your own read down before you reach for the guidebook. ## Why Keep a Tarot Journal? Because memory is a poor reader. You will not remember, in March, that the Eight of Pentacles came up three times in January while you were deciding whether to take the course. The journal will. A few things a journal does that nothing else does: - **It builds your personal card meanings.** After you've pulled the Moon a dozen times and written what was going on each time, you have your own definition of the Moon. That is worth more than any book's. - **It shows patterns.** Cards that keep returning, suits that dominate a season, reversals that cluster around one question. - **It keeps you honest.** Writing your read down before you look it up means you can't quietly revise it after. - **It gives your readings a second act.** A reading is a guess about a situation. Coming back a week later and noting what happened is how a guess becomes learning. ## What to Write in a Tarot Journal You can write anything, but these are the parts that earn their place. They are also, not by accident, the sections on our [free tarot journal page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tarot-journal-page-fillable-pdf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-journal). ### The Date and the Deck Date every entry. Note the deck too, because the same card reads differently across decks. The Tower in the Rider-Waite-Smith is not quite the Tower in a soft modern deck, and your journal should know which one you were looking at. ### The Question Write down what you asked, or what was on your mind when you shuffled. Half the value of a reading is lost if you can't remember, later, what it was about. "What do I need to know about the job offer?" is a question. "General" is also a question, and worth writing down as such. ### The Spread and What Each Position Stands For A one-card pull needs no explanation. A three-card spread does, because three cards can mean past, present, and future; now, next week, and next month; you, them, and the relationship; or three separate questions you asked in a row. Write what each position stood for next to the card that landed in it. Six months from now you will not remember. ### The Cards, and Whether They Were Reversed The card's name, and a mark if it landed upside down. If you don't read reversals, skip the mark. If you do, it changes everything about the entry, so record it. ### Your Intuitive Read This is the heart of the page. Before you open the book, before you search the card, write what you see. What the figure is doing. What color dominates. What the card feels like next to the question. Two or three lines is plenty. Your first read, before anyone else's opinion, is where your intuition shows itself, and it is the thing the journal exists to capture. ### The Book Meaning Then look it up, and note the book's meaning in a line or two. Note where it agrees with you and where it doesn't. The disagreements are the interesting part. Over time you'll find that for certain cards your read is consistently sharper than the book's, and for others the book catches something you keep missing. ### The Revisit Leave a date line and come back in a week or so. How did it play out? Spot on, partly, not really, or too soon to tell. This one line is what turns a stack of readings into an education. Most tarot journals skip it. Don't. ### Notes Symbols that stood out, a color, a figure's expression, a card you kept wanting to go back to. Anything that doesn't fit above. ## How to Start a Tarot Journal You need a deck, something to write in or on, and about five minutes. Here's the routine that sticks. 1. **Pick a format you'll actually use.** A notebook you love, a binder of printed pages, or a fillable PDF on your tablet. The best tarot journal is the one that's within arm's reach when you shuffle. 2. **Start with one card a day.** A daily draw is the easiest habit to keep and the fastest way to fill a journal with useful data. Our [beginner tarot activities](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-tarot-card-spreads/) walks through a one-card pull if you've never done one. 3. **Write your read before you research.** Even one line. Especially one line. 4. **Then check the book, and note the gap.** Agreement, disagreement, or something the book saw that you didn't. 5. **Date a revisit.** A week is a good default. Put it in your phone if you need to. 6. **Read back once a month.** Flip through the month's entries in one sitting. This is where the patterns show up, and it's the most satisfying part of the whole practice. ## Tarot Journal Ideas When the daily draw gets stale, these keep the journal alive. - **Deck interview.** When a new deck arrives, pull six cards asking it what it's like to work with. Record it as the deck's first entry. - **Card of the week.** One card, pulled Monday, revisited each evening for what it looked like that day. - **The reversal log.** A page just for reversed cards and what was going on when they appeared. - **Suit tallies.** At the end of each month, count how many Cups, Wands, Swords, and Pentacles you pulled. The imbalance tells you something about the month. - **Court card portraits.** For each court card, a running page of the real people it has turned out to mean. - **Same question, different decks.** Ask one question of two decks and record both answers side by side. - **Moon readings.** A pull at each new and full moon, filed with the [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) rather than the daily draws. - **The year card.** One card pulled on your birthday or at the new year, revisited quarterly. ## Tarot Journal Prompts For the days when the card is clear but the pen isn't. - What is the figure on this card doing, and what would I be doing in their place? - Which detail did I notice first? Which did I notice last? - If this card were weather, what would it be? - Where in my body did I feel this card when I turned it over? - What would this card say if it could speak one sentence to me today? - Which card would I have preferred to pull? Why? - What does this card have in common with the last card I pulled? - If this card is the answer, what was the real question? - What is this card asking me to stop doing? - Who in my life is this card? - What color dominates, and what does that color mean to me, not to the book? - What would I tell a friend who pulled this card with my question? ## Free Printable Tarot Journal Template ![Close-up of the spread row and three card slots on the Tarot Journal Page](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/tarot-journal-page-detail.jpg?v=1790216814)Our Tarot Journal Page puts everything above on a single sheet: date and deck, the question, a spread row with One card, Three cards, or My own spread, three card slots that each have a "this card is for" line so the positions mean whatever your spread means, three lines for your intuitive read, three for the book meaning, a revisit line with Spot on, Partly, Not really, and Too soon to tell, and a notes box for the rest. It's a free fillable PDF. Tap through it on a tablet or computer, where every line is a text box and every square is a checkbox, or print it on US Letter paper and write by hand. It pairs with the [Daily Practice Page](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/) if you keep one, and both live in our [Journal Pages & Printables](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journal-pages-printables?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-journal) collection. [Get the free Tarot Journal Page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tarot-journal-page-fillable-pdf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-journal) ## Paper, Tablet, or App? ![The Tarot Journal Page filled in on a tablet with a three-card spread](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/tarot-journal-page-tablet.jpg?v=1790216814)Paper is the classic for a reason. Writing by hand slows you down, and slowing down is the point of the intuitive read. A printed page in a binder also lets you reorder entries by card, by deck, or by question later, which a bound notebook can't. A tablet with a stylus gets you most of that with none of the storage. GoodNotes and Notability treat a PDF like paper, so a printable page works there as is. Apple Books, Preview, and PDF Expert let you tap the form fields and type instead. Apps and Notion templates are the most searchable, which matters once you have a year of entries and want every time the Hermit appeared. They are also the easiest to abandon, because they live behind a lock screen instead of on the table next to the deck. If you go digital, keep the file somewhere you see it. Whichever you pick, the entry is the same. Date, deck, question, spread, cards, your read, the book's read, and a revisit. ## Tarot Journal FAQ ### What should I write in a tarot journal? The date, the deck, your question, the spread and what each position stood for, the cards and whether they were reversed, your own read before looking anything up, the book's meaning, and a note a week later on how it played out. ### How often should I write in a tarot journal? As often as you read. A one-card daily draw is the most common rhythm and the easiest to keep. There is no minimum; a journal with one entry a month is still a journal. ### Do I need to know all the card meanings first? No. The journal is how you learn them. Write your own read first, then look the card up and note the gap. That gap closes on its own with practice. ### Should I record reversed cards? If you read reversals, yes, because a reversal changes the meaning of the entry. If you don't read reversals, ignore them and note that your practice is upright only. ### Is there a free tarot journal template? Yes. Our Tarot Journal Page is a free fillable PDF with space for the spread, each card's position, your intuitive read, the book meaning, and a revisit. It prints on US Letter or fills in on a tablet. ### Can I keep a tarot journal in Notion or an app? Yes. Digital journals are the easiest to search later. The trade-off is that they're easier to forget about, so keep the file somewhere visible and consider printing a page for the days you read at the table. ### What is the difference between a tarot journal and a Book of Shadows? A Book of Shadows is a witch's whole working record: spells, correspondences, rituals, and often readings too. A tarot journal is only the readings. Many people keep the tarot journal as a section inside the Book of Shadows, and a page format makes that easy. For the meanings to write against, our guide to all 78 [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) gives every card its keywords and its upright and reversed reading. If you also work spells, the [Spell Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) is the companion sheet: timing, astro weather, materials, steps, words, and a follow-up. A tarot journal often lives as a section inside a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) or [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/). Our guides to both cover how the sections fit together. If you pull cards by the Moon, our [Moon Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) tracks the cycle alongside this one. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Moon Journal: How to Keep One, New and Full Moon Journal Prompts, and a Free Printable Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** How to keep a moon journal, one page per Moon cycle: what to write at each phase, new moon and full moon journal prompts, and a free printable fillable page. **Content:** A moon journal is a record of one Moon cycle at a time: the intention you set at the new moon, what you did and noticed at each phase, what you released at the full moon, and what came of it by the time the Moon went dark again. Kept for a few cycles, it shows you which of your intentions the Moon actually helps with and which you'd been forcing. This guide covers what to write at each phase, new moon and full moon journal prompts, how to start, and a free printable moon journal page you can download at the end. ![The Moon Journal Page, two copies fanned on a linen background](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/moon-journal-page-hero.jpg?v=1790285664)## What Is a Moon Journal? A moon journal is a journal organized by the Moon instead of the calendar. One entry, or one page, per cycle, about twenty-nine and a half days from new moon to new moon. Within that page, the eight phases are the rhythm: you set something in motion as the Moon grows, work it at full, let something go as it wanes, and rest before the next new moon. That's it. There's no required deity, no tradition to join, and no rule that says you have to do a ritual at every phase. Plenty of moon journals are a date, a phase, and one honest line about the day. ## Why Journal by the Moon? Because the Moon gives you a built-in rhythm with a beginning, a peak, and an end, and most of us don't have one otherwise. A month on the calendar starts on whatever weekday it lands on and ends because a number ran out. A Moon cycle starts in the dark, fills, empties, and starts again, which is a far better shape for anything you're trying to change. - **Intentions get a deadline.** Twenty-nine days is long enough to see movement and short enough to stay honest. - **The waning half is built in.** Calendars have no place for letting go. The Moon does, every cycle. - **You see your patterns against the sky.** After three cycles you'll know whether you always crash at the last quarter, or always get the good idea at the waxing crescent. - **It keeps the [moon phases](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) real.** Reading about what each phase is for is one thing. Writing what you did during it is how it sticks. ## What to Write at Each Phase These are the eight rows on our [free moon journal page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moon-journal-page-fillable-pdf), and what tends to go on each. ### New Moon The intention. One sentence, in your own words, for what you're calling in this cycle. Note the date and the sign the Moon is in, because a new moon in Libra asks for different work than one in Scorpio. If you write a [new moon spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/new-moon-spell-inner-peace/), this is where it goes. ### Waxing Crescent The first small action. What did you do, and did anything answer? This is usually the most hopeful entry of the cycle. ### First Quarter The first obstacle. Something in the way, or the first doubt. Our guide to [using the first quarter moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/first-quarter-moon-uses/) is about this exact moment: adjust, don't abandon. ### Waxing Gibbous Refining. What's working, what needs a tweak, what you're noticing on the way to full. ### Full Moon The peak, and the release. Note what came to a head, what you're letting go, and whether you did a ritual. [Full moon journaling](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/) is the most common kind there is, and if you make [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) this is the night. ### Waning Gibbous Gratitude and first results. What did the full moon leave behind, and what are you thankful for? ### Last Quarter Clearing. What you cleaned out, ended, or forgave. The waning half of the cycle is where most people fall off, and a single line here keeps the practice going. ### Waning Crescent Rest, and reading back. Look at the page, note what shifted, and decide whether the intention worked, partly worked, or carries to the next cycle. ## New Moon Journal Prompts For the dark of the Moon, when the page is blank and the cycle is open. - What do I want to be true by the next new moon? - What would I start if I knew it would work? - Which of last cycle's intentions is still alive, and which is done? - What is one small action I can take before the first quarter? - What sign is the Moon in tonight, and what does that sign ask of me? - Who or what do I need help from this cycle? - What am I planting that I won't see for months? - What does my body want more of this cycle? - Where have I been saying yes when I meant no? - What would make this cycle feel like enough? ## Full Moon Journal Prompts For the peak, when everything is lit and it's time to let something go. - What came to a head this cycle, and what did it show me? - What am I holding that isn't mine to carry? - Which habit, thought, or story is ready to be released tonight? - What did I ask for at the new moon, and how has it changed shape? - Who am I grateful to right now, and have I told them? - What is the Moon lighting up that I've been avoiding? - What did I do that I'm proud of, however small? - What would I forgive if I could? - Which sign is the full moon in, and where does that fall in my life? - What do I need to rest from before the next cycle? ## How to Start a Moon Journal 1. **Find the next new moon.** Our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) lists the phases, and any weather app will give you the date. Start there, even if it's three weeks away. Starting mid-cycle is fine too, but the first full page is the one that teaches you the shape. 2. **Pick one page per cycle.** A single sheet, a two-page spread, or a note on your phone. Our printable page puts the whole cycle on one side of US Letter. 3. **Write the intention before anything else.** One sentence. If you can't say it in one sentence, it isn't one intention yet. 4. **Add a line at each phase.** Every three or four days. Date, the Moon's sign if you track it, and one line about what you did or noticed. 5. **Do the release at full, in writing.** Even if you skip the ritual, write down what you're letting go. 6. **Read the page at the waning crescent.** This is the step that turns a log into a practice. Mark whether the intention worked, partly, or carries forward. 7. **File it and start the next.** After three cycles, read all three at once. That's where the patterns are. ## Tracking the Moon's Sign and the Astro Weather You don't need astrology to keep a moon journal, but the Moon's sign is the single most useful extra thing to track. The Moon changes sign every two and a half days, so each phase lands in a different one, and after a few cycles you'll notice that a Moon in Cancer makes you want to nest and a Moon in Aries makes you want to start things. Our page has a short sign column on every phase row for exactly this. If you go further, an astro weather line at the top of the page holds the rest: a retrograde, a conjunction, an eclipse, the Sun's sign. Eclipses in particular are worth noting, because an eclipse cycle tends to be one you'll want to read back on. ## Free Printable Moon Journal Page ![Close-up of the eight phase rows on the Moon Journal Page with date, sign, and notes](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/moon-journal-page-detail.jpg?v=1790285664)Our Moon Journal Page puts one full cycle on one sheet: the new moon and full moon dates, the sign at each, an astro weather line, two lines for your new moon intention, the eight phases down the side with a date, a sign, and a line for what you did or noticed, two lines for your full moon release with an "I did a ritual" checkbox, two for signs and synchronicities, a looking-back line with It worked, Partly, or Carried to next cycle, and a notes box for the rest. It's a free fillable PDF. Tap through it on a tablet or computer, where every line is a text box and the four sign fields are dropdowns, or print it on US Letter paper and write by hand. It sits alongside the [Daily Practice Page](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/), the [Tarot Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/), and the [Spell Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) in our [Journal Pages & Printables](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journal-pages-printables) collection. [Get the free Moon Journal Page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moon-journal-page-fillable-pdf) ## Paper or Tablet? ![The Moon Journal Page filled in on a tablet](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/moon-journal-page-tablet.jpg?v=1790285663)Paper suits a moon journal, because the page lives on the altar or the nightstand where you'll see it every few days. A binder of cycle pages, one behind the other, is a year of your life you can flip through by the Moon. A tablet keeps the pages searchable and always with you. GoodNotes and Notability treat the PDF like paper, so the printable page works there with a stylus. Apple Books, Preview, and PDF Expert let you tap the fields and choose the signs from the dropdowns. If you go digital, set a reminder for each phase, since the page can't sit on the nightstand. ## Moon Journal FAQ ### What is a moon journal? A journal organized by the Moon's cycle rather than the calendar: one entry or page per cycle, with an intention set at the new moon, a line at each phase, a release at the full moon, and a look back before the next new moon. ### How often do you write in a moon journal? At each phase, so every three or four days. A line is enough. Most people write more at the new moon and the full moon and a single sentence at the phases between. ### What do you write at the new moon? An intention: one sentence for what you're calling in this cycle. Note the date and the sign the Moon is in. Many people add a first small action they'll take before the first quarter. ### What do you write at the full moon? What came to a head, what you're releasing, and whether you did a ritual. Full moon journaling is about letting go as much as celebrating. ### Do I need to know astrology to keep a moon journal? No. The phases alone are plenty. The Moon's sign is a useful extra once you're comfortable, and our page has a small column for it that you can leave blank. ### When should I start a moon journal? At the next new moon, ideally, so your first page is a full cycle. Starting mid-cycle is fine; just note the phase you began at. ### Is there a free moon journal template? Yes. Our Moon Journal Page is a free fillable PDF with the eight phases down the side, space for your intention, release, signs, and a look back. It prints on US Letter or fills in on a tablet. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Book of Shadows: What It Is, Where It Comes From, and How to Make Your Own](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** What a Book of Shadows is, where the idea came from, what goes in one, thirty page ideas, and how to start yours this week, whether you are Wiccan or not. **Content:** A Book of Shadows is a witch's personal working book: the spells, rituals, correspondences, and records of one practitioner, written in their own hand. The name comes from Wicca in the mid-twentieth century, but the book itself is whatever you make it, and today witches of every path keep one. This guide covers what a Book of Shadows is, where the idea came from, what goes in one, thirty page ideas, and how to start yours this week. ## What Is a Book of Shadows? A Book of Shadows, often shortened to BoS, is the book where a witch keeps their practice. At its simplest it's a notebook with a few spells in it. At its fullest it's a lifetime's record: the rituals you do for each sabbat, the herbs and stones you work with and why, the deities or spirits you honor, the spells you've cast and what came of them, and the questions you're still sitting with. Two things make it a Book of Shadows rather than a reference book. It's yours, written and assembled by you. And it's a working book, meant to be opened at the altar rather than admired on a shelf. ## Where the Book of Shadows Comes From The Book of Shadows is younger than most people assume. When [Gerald Gardner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Gardner) brought modern [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca) into the open in England in the late 1940s and 1950s, its rituals, initiations, and laws were kept in a handwritten [Book of Shadows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Shadows) that each initiate copied by hand from their initiator. Gardner's book drew on older material, including ceremonial magic and [Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradia,_or_the_Gospel_of_the_Witches), and much of it was rewritten in the 1950s by his High Priestess [Doreen Valiente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Valiente), who gave it the poetry it's known for. The name itself may have been borrowed. Valiente later recalled Gardner seeing a 1949 magazine article about a Sanskrit divination manual called the *Book of Shadows* and liking the phrase. Whatever the source, it stuck. [Gardnerian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerian_Wicca) and later [Alexandrian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Sanders_%28Wiccan%29) covens still pass their books down initiate to initiate, and those books are oathbound: shared within the tradition, best learned from practitioners within it. Then two things happened. Wicca spread beyond initiatory covens, and solitary practitioners began writing their own books from published sources. And in 1998 the television series [Charmed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed) put a Book of Shadows in every episode, a great leather tome in the attic with a triquetra on the cover. That image is why half the blank books sold to witches today look the way they do, and why the phrase is known far outside Wicca. Today "Book of Shadows" means a personal book of practice, Wiccan or not. Some traditional Wiccans keep the term for the initiatory book and call their personal one something else. Everyone else uses it freely. ## Book of Shadows vs. Grimoire A [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) is a book of magical instructions, a term that goes back to medieval France and covers texts from the Key of Solomon to a modern spell collection. A Book of Shadows is a witch's personal working book, and it usually contains a grimoire section along with a great deal else: journal entries, ritual scripts, dreams, drafts, and doubts. Think of the grimoire as the reference half and the Book of Shadows as the whole book. In practice, witches use whichever word their tradition or their bookshelf gave them. Wiccans and those influenced by Wicca say Book of Shadows. Ceremonial magicians and many folk and traditional witches say grimoire. Nobody is wrong. ## What Goes in a Book of Shadows There's no required table of contents, which is both the freedom and the difficulty. These are the sections that appear in most books. - **A dedication or opening page.** Who you are, when you began, what you intend. Some witches add a blessing or a protective symbol. - **Your path.** Wiccan, eclectic, hedge, kitchen, green, traditional. Our guide to [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) can help you name it, and you're allowed to change the page later. - **Ethics.** For Wiccans, the [Wiccan Rede](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/). For everyone, the lines you won't cross. - **Deities, spirits, and ancestors.** Who you work with, their days, their offerings, what you've learned from them. - **The Wheel of the Year.** A page per [sabbat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-sabbat) with correspondences, what you do, and what you ate. A page per [esbat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-esbat) if you keep the full moons. - **Correspondences.** Herbs, stones, colors, planets, days, elements. Our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) and [herb dictionary](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) are the kind of reference that gets copied here. - **Tools.** Your [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/), wand, cauldron, and how each was cleansed and consecrated. - **Ritual scripts.** [Casting a circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/), calling quarters, opening and closing, in the words you actually use. - **Spells.** Written step by step, with source, timing, materials, and words. - **Symbols and sigils.** The [symbols](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) you use and what they mean to you, plus [sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/unique-ways-to-use-sigils/) you've made. - **Divination.** Tarot and oracle meanings in your words, rune notes, dream symbols. - **Recipes.** Oils, incense, teas, baths, and kitchen witchery, with amounts. - **Records.** The [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) section: what you did and what came of it. Most books skip this. Don't. ## How to Make a Book of Shadows 1. **Pick a format you'll open.** A three-ring binder is the most forgiving: you can reorder, add printed pages, and start over on a page without tearing anything out. A bound book feels more like the real thing and suits a witch who already knows their sections. A digital book is searchable. Our [journals and Books of Shadows](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journals) collection has bound and leather options if you want the tome. 2. **Write the first page.** Your name or craft name, the date, and one sentence about why. Nothing else. A first page is the hardest, so make it small. 3. **Choose three sections to start.** Correspondences, one sabbat or moon page, and a journal are plenty. The rest arrive as you need them. 4. **Copy what you use, not what you find.** Pinterest will offer you a thousand pages. Write down only the herbs, cards, and spells you've actually worked with. The book fills faster than you'd think. 5. **Cite everything.** Next to any spell or correspondence you copied, note where it came from. Books get passed down, and your future reader will want to know. 6. **Add the record.** After each working, a page for what you did and what came of it. This is the part that makes the book yours rather than a scrapbook of other people's magic. 7. **Consecrate it if you like.** Some witches cleanse the book with smoke or salt, bless it at the full moon, or keep a protective sigil inside the cover. Ours is a simple one: a pinch of salt in the spine, and the book left on the altar through a full moon night. 8. **Read it back at each new moon.** This is where you see which pages you've worn out and which you've never opened. ## 30 Book of Shadows Page Ideas For the blank page problem. Pick any five and the book has started. - Your craft name and what it means - A drawing of your altar, labeled - The moon phases and what you do in each - Your birth chart, or just your Sun, Moon, and rising - A page for each of the four elements - The Wheel of the Year as a circle you can add to - Your favorite protection symbol and its history - A herb you grow, with its uses - A stone you carry, with why - Candle colors and the last spell you used each for - A dream that keeps coming back - Your first tarot deck and its interview spread - The three cards you pull most, and what they've meant - Your household's folk customs, the ones you grew up with - A recipe that feels like magic to you - A cleansing routine for your space - A page of signs and synchronicities, added to over time - Your own definitions of ten craft words - The deity or spirit you feel drawn to, and what you've read - A ritual you wrote yourself - A spell that worked, with the record - A spell that didn't, with what you'd change - Your ethics, in your own words - A bibliography of the books that shaped you - Pressed flowers or leaves from a place that matters - A map of your walking route and what you notice on it - Words spoken at a threshold: doors, new years, first frosts - What you'd like the book to hold in ten years - A letter to the witch who inherits it - A blank page you promise to leave blank ## Should a Book of Shadows Be Secret? In initiatory Wicca, yes. The coven's book is oathbound and copied only by initiates, and that privacy is part of the tradition rather than a rule to argue with. It's best learned from practitioners within those covens. For a solitary witch's personal book, it's your call. Many witches keep theirs private simply because it holds dreams, doubts, and the names of people they've worked for. Others share pages freely and run entire blogs out of them. A middle path is common: a public grimoire section and a private journal section, in the same binder with a divider between. ## Digital, Binder, or Bound? A **binder** is the most practical Book of Shadows, especially early on. Pages move, sections grow, and printed sheets sit alongside handwritten ones. Our free [Journal Pages & Printables](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journal-pages-printables) were designed for exactly this: a [Daily Practice Page](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/), a [Tarot Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/), and a [Spell Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/), each one a fillable PDF you can print for the binder or use on a tablet. A **bound book** is the tradition and the feeling. It can be consecrated, kept on the altar, and handed down. The trade-off is that mistakes stay, and sections can't be reordered. Many witches keep a binder as the working draft and copy the pages they're sure of into a bound book once a year. A **digital** book is searchable, backed up, and always with you. It's also the easiest to forget about, because it lives behind a lock screen instead of on the table next to the candles. If you go digital, print the pages that matter. ## Book of Shadows FAQ ### What is a Book of Shadows? A Book of Shadows is a witch's personal book of practice: spells, rituals, correspondences, and records, written and assembled by the practitioner. The term comes from Wicca in the 1950s, and today witches of every path use it. ### Who created the Book of Shadows? Gerald Gardner, the founder of modern Wicca, assembled the first Book of Shadows in England in the late 1940s and 1950s, drawing on older ceremonial and folk material. Doreen Valiente rewrote much of it. Initiates copied the book by hand, which is the origin of the handwritten tradition. ### What is the difference between a Book of Shadows and a grimoire? A grimoire is a book of magical instructions from any period or tradition. A Book of Shadows is a witch's personal working book, which usually contains a grimoire section plus journals, rituals, and records. In everyday use the words overlap, and which one you say mostly depends on your tradition. ### Does a Book of Shadows have to be handwritten? No. Handwriting is traditional and helps things stick, but a typed, printed, or digital book is still a Book of Shadows. Many witches mix all three in one binder. ### What should the first page of a Book of Shadows be? Something small: your name or craft name, the date you began, and a sentence about why. A blessing or a protective symbol if you like. The first page is the hardest, so don't make it carry the whole book. ### Is a Book of Shadows only for Wiccans? No. The name comes from Wicca, and some traditional Wiccans reserve it for the initiatory book, but witches of every path keep a personal Book of Shadows today. If the name doesn't fit your practice, "grimoire" is the older, broader word. ### Can I buy a Book of Shadows? You can buy a blank book made for one, and you can buy published books that use the title. The Book of Shadows that matters is the one you write. Published books are sources to copy from and cite. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [The Fool: Major Arcana Tarot Card Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fool-tarot-card-meaning/) **Published:** February 25, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** The Fool is the card numbered 0 in the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck. It symbolizes... **Content:** **Upright Keywords**: New Beginnings \| Innocence \| Freedom \| Adventure \| Unpredictability **Reversed Keywords**: Recklessness \| Stagnation \| Irresponsibility \| Fear \| Disconnection - [Upright Meanings](#h-upright-meanings) - [Reversed Meanings](#h-reversed-meanings) - [The Fool Tarot Card Description](#h-the-fool-tarot-card-description) - [Symbolism](#h-symbolism) - [The Fool Upright Meaning](#h-the-fool-upright-meaning) - [The Fool Reversed Meaning](#h-the-fool-reversed-meaning) - [How To Use The Fool To Manifest](#h-how-to-use-the-fool-to-manifest) The Fool is perhaps one of the most intriguing and multifaceted cards in the [tarot deck](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fool-tarot-card-meaning). It holds a myriad of meanings and has the power to spark profound insight when drawn during a reading. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to The Fool, shedding light on its upright and reversed meanings, its significance, and how it can be used to manifest desired outcomes. ## Upright Meanings 1. **Beginning**: A fresh start or a new journey. 2. **Innocence**: Naiveté and purity of intention. 3. **Freedom**: Liberation from constraints or limitations. 4. **Adventure**: A daring exploration or risk-taking. 5. **Unpredictability**: Spontaneity and unexpected happenings. ## Reversed Meanings 1. **Recklessness**: Thoughtless or impulsive actions. 2. **Stagnation**: Lack of movement or growth. 3. **Irresponsibility**: Negligence and unwise choices. 4. **Fear**: A hesitancy or refusal to take necessary risks. 5. **Disconnection**: Loss of faith or lack of direction. ## The Fool Tarot Card Description The Fool is the card numbered 0 in the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck. It symbolizes the beginning of a journey and the potential for growth and exploration. It’s an archetype that embodies the essence of pure potential, openness, and a willingness to embrace the unknown. ### Symbolism The imagery of The Fool features a young traveler standing at the edge of a cliff, gazing into the unknown with a small dog at his heels. In his hand, he holds a staff bearing a small sack, symbolizing his few belongings and the simplicity of his journey. **Key Symbols** - **The Cliff**: Represents the unknown, a leap of faith. - **The Dog**: Loyalty and protection, often seen as a guide. - **The Flower**: Symbol of purity and innocence. - **The Sun**: Divine guidance and enlightenment. ## The Fool Upright Meaning In an upright position, The Fool denotes a new beginning and an adventurous spirit. It suggests a willingness to take risks and step into the unknown, guided by faith and intuition. The Fool can also represent a period of freedom and liberation from past constraints. ## The Fool Reversed Meaning When reversed, The Fool signifies a need for caution. It could mean a time of recklessness, where actions are taken without proper thought or understanding. Fear and doubt might be hindering progress, and the reversed Fool advises against taking unnecessary risks. The reversed Fool asks for self-reflection, a deeper understanding of one’s fears, and the wisdom to proceed with caution. It may also signify stagnation, where the energy of new beginnings is blocked or hindered. It’s a call to reevaluate one's path and make wiser choices. ## How To Use The Fool To Manifest The Fool's energy can be harnessed for manifestation, particularly when seeking to embark on a new journey or break free from limiting patterns. 1. **Visualize the Energy**: Meditate with The Fool, visualizing its pure potential and willingness to take risks. 2. **Set Clear Intentions**: Define what new beginning or freedom you desire. 3. **Embrace the Journey**: Like The Fool, embrace the unknown, trusting that the path will unfold as needed. 4. **Act with Wisdom**: Utilize both the upright and reversed energies of The Fool to approach your goals with both enthusiasm and caution. The Fool is not merely a symbol of naiveté or folly; it is a profound card symbolizing the entire spectrum of human potential. By understanding and embracing both its upright and reversed meanings, spiritual psychic readers can offer deeper insights and guide others (or themselves) towards a path of growth, adventure, and self-discovery. Its energy can be a powerful tool for manifestation when approached with clear intention and mindful consideration. Pulled the Fool today? Write down your own read before you look it up. Our guide to [keeping a tarot journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) explains why, with a free printable page to do it on. For the meanings of all 78 cards in one place, see our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/). **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** major arcana --- ### [The Best Spiritual Candles To Use, By Need](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/best-candles-to-use/) **Published:** September 4, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Learn which type of candle is the best for: - Meditation - Spells - Manifestation - More! **Content:** Are you looking to enhance your spiritual journey or perhaps seeking a simple way to create a calming atmosphere? A spiritual candle might be exactly what you need! Sometimes it's not just about picking a candle that smells good; it’s about choosing one that resonates with your own spiritual needs and intentions. Whether you're new to spiritual practices or a seasoned practitioner, this guide will help you navigate the intricate world of spiritual candles. ## Discover The Best Candles To Use For: - [Chakra Cleansing](#h-chakra-cleansing) - [Intention Setting](#h-intention-setting) - [Healing](#h-healing) - [Long-Term Spells and Rituals](#h-long-term-spells-and-rituals) - [Manifestation](#h-manifestation) - [Meditation](#h-meditation) - [Relaxation](#h-relaxation) - [Spells](#h-spells) ## Chakra Cleansing The best candles for chakra cleansing are: - [Chakra Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/reiki-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Reiki Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/reiki-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) Reiki and chakra candles are considered the best spiritual candles for chakra cleansing for several reasons. These candles are often infused with specific essential oils and herbs that correspond to individual chakras, amplifying their power to clear blockages and balance energy. The colors are carefully chosen to align with chakra hues, aiding in focused meditation. Many are energized through Reiki by skilled practitioners, adding another layer of healing intention. The combination of natural elements and spiritual energy makes these candles unique tools that work in harmony with your body's energy centers. Lighting them during meditation or healing sessions can enhance spiritual well-being, making them invaluable for chakra work. ## Intention Setting The best candles for setting intentions are: - [Chime Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Votive Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/votive-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Spell Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) These smaller candles are often regarded as the best spiritual candles for intention-setting due to their specific design and purpose. They are typically crafted to be ritualistic tools, facilitating stronger focus and manifesting intent. Their smaller sizes allow for a complete burn, ensuring that your intentions are fully released into the universe. They often come in a variety of colors, allowing you to choose a hue that resonates with your specific intention, be it love, prosperity, or protection. Additionally, they are often made from high-quality, natural materials like beeswax or soy, which are believed to hold energy better. Using these candles can significantly amplify the power and effectiveness of your spiritual practices. ## Healing The best candles for healing are: - [Chakra Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/reiki-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Reiki Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/reiki-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) Reiki and chakra candles are widely considered the best spiritual candles for healing because they offer a multi-dimensional approach to wellness. Often infused with essential oils and herbs that correspond to each chakra, chakra candles create a harmonious blend of aroma and energy. They often come in colors specifically aligned with chakra energies, aiding visual focus and meditation. Additionally, candles that are charged with Reiki energy by experienced practitioners add to the candle's energy. When lit during healing sessions or meditative practices, they serve as powerful conduits for energy balance and emotional well-being, making them exceptional tools in holistic healing endeavors. ## Long-Term Spells and Rituals The best candles for spells and rituals are: - [Jar Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Shaped Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Spell Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) Spell, shaped, and jar candles are ideal for long-term spells and rituals due to their distinct characteristics. Spell candles are often made from high-quality, energy-holding materials like beeswax and herbs, ideal for intention-setting. They also tend to have sigils and symbols carved into them to help with a spell's intent. Shaped candles, molded into forms like hearts or deities, offer visual symbolism that enriches the ritual's potency. Jar candles are especially useful for extended work; their enclosed structure allows for a longer, safer burn time, letting you sustain a spell over days or even weeks. Often infused with herbs, oils, or crystals, these candles serve as both a focal point and a reservoir for your intent, enhancing the efficacy and duration of your spiritual practices. ## Manifestation The best candles for manifesting your dreams and goals are: - [Chime Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Taper Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/taper-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) Taper and chime candles are considered the best spiritual candles for manifestation due to their design and symbolic significance. Taper candles are long and elegant, offering an extended burn time and carving area that helps sustain focus during rituals, while chime candles are shorter, allowing for quicker, more targeted energy work. Both types come in various colors, enabling you to match the candle with the specific intention you wish to manifest. Their slender forms are excellent for carving symbols or words that align with your desires, further embedding your intention into the wax. As they burn, they serve as physical focal points that help channel your energy and intent, significantly enhancing the manifestation process. ## Meditation The best candles to light during a meditation are: - [Jar Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) - [Pillar Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pillar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) Jar and pillar candles are often considered the best spiritual candles for meditation due to their long-lasting and stable nature. The extended burn time allows for prolonged meditation sessions without interruption. Jar candles are particularly useful because their enclosed design minimizes distractions, helping you maintain a serene environment. Pillar candles stand tall and sturdy, their solid form symbolizing the grounded, centered state you aim to achieve in meditation. Both types can be infused with specific essential oils or herbs that promote relaxation, focus, or spiritual connection. Their steady flames serve as an excellent focal point during meditation, aiding in concentration and the deepening of your practice. In all cases, it's important to make sure you're practicing safe candle-burning practices. ## Relaxation - [Scented Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scented-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) Scented candles are often the best spiritual for relaxation because they engage multiple senses in the healing process. Infused with carefully selected oils, these candles emit fragrances that can have a powerful calming effect on the mind and body. Scents like lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood are renowned for their relaxation properties, helping to reduce stress and promote tranquility. When lit, the gentle flicker of the flame also creates a soothing visual atmosphere, adding another layer of relaxation. The combination of aroma and ambient light helps to create a holistic environment conducive to relaxation, making scented candles an ideal choice for unwinding and spiritual rejuvenation. ## Spells The best type of candles to use for spells: - [All spiritual candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-candles-to-use) The idea that any type of candle can be the "best" spiritual candle for spells emphasizes the power of personal intention and adaptability in spiritual practice. The effectiveness of a candle in spellwork is often more about the energy and focus you bring to the ritual than the specific type of candle used. Whether you choose a taper, votive, jar, or even a simple tea light, what matters most is your connection to the candle and the intention behind the spell. Many believe that your energy imbues the candle, transforming it into a potent tool for manifestation, regardless of its form or size. Thus, the "best" candle is ultimately the one that resonates with you. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Fehu Rune Meaning: Wealth, Cattle & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Fehu is the first rune of the Elder Futhark, and it opens the entire system with something surprisingly unromantic: livestock. Cattle. Money on the hoof. If Fehu turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or because you are considering it as a tattoo, skip ahead. It is all below. ## What Is the Fehu Rune? **Fehu (ᚠ) is the first rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means cattle, and it represents wealth, resources, and prosperity that moves.** It carries the sound F, and it is pronounced *FAY-hoo*. The word survives all over modern English, which tells you how central the idea was. Proto-Germanic *fehu* gives Old English *feoh*, and from that root we get *fee*. The Latin cousin, *pecu*, gives us *pecuniary*. For most of human history, the words for cattle and the words for money were the same words, because cattle *were* the money. That matters for how you read it. Fehu is not gold locked in a vault. It is wealth that eats, breeds, wanders off, and has to be tended. It can grow. It can also die in a hard winter. ## The Fehu Symbol Fehu is drawn as a single vertical stave with two short strokes angling upward from the right side, like a pair of horns tilted toward the sky, or a hand held open. - **Sound value:** F - **Pronunciation:** FAY-hoo - **Position:** 1st rune, first aett (Freyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Cattle, livestock, movable wealth - **Also called:** Feoh (Old English), Fé (Old Norse) To carve it, cut the vertical line first, then the two upward strokes, top one first. Runes were made with straight cuts because they were cut into wood and stone, and a curve is a hard thing to carve across a grain. Keep your lines straight and you are doing it the way it was done. ## Fehu Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Fehu points at money and resources: something you own, earn, or are responsible for.** An income, a payment coming, a raise, a possession, a resource you already have and are underusing. Here is the most useful thing to know about this rune: **Fehu is usually literal.** Readers love to spiritualize it into "abundance" and leave the querent with a warm feeling and no information. Resist that. If you asked about a job, Fehu is talking about the pay. If you asked about a relationship, it is talking about what each of you is actually contributing. If you asked about a decision, it is asking what it costs and what it returns. The Old English rune poem is characteristically blunt about it: wealth is a comfort to everyone, and you had better hand it out freely if you want any luck with it. That is the whole teaching. Fehu rewards circulation and punishes hoarding. **When Fehu comes up, ask:** - What resource is actually in play here? Money, time, energy, or attention? - Is it moving, or is it sitting still? - What do I have that I am not using? - Am I holding onto something that is costing me more than it gives back? ## Fehu Reversed **Reversed, Fehu points at loss, stagnation, or wealth that costs more than it returns.** Money leaving. A bad investment. Overspending. A possession that has quietly become a burden. Greed, in the specific sense of clutching something so tightly that it stops doing you any good. It can also mean a resource that is stuck: savings you are too anxious to use, a skill you are not deploying, help you are refusing to accept. Reversed Fehu is not a curse and it does not predict ruin. It is a flag on the play. Something in your material life is out of balance, and the rune is telling you to go look at it directly rather than around it. ## Fehu Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Fehu is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightLook at what each of you is actually giving. Fehu in a love reading is rarely about feelings and almost always about contribution: time, effort, money, care. A relationship where both people are putting in is a relationship Fehu blesses. It can also point at something practical and unglamorous, like moving in together, merging finances, or building a life with material weight to it. ReversedOne of you is giving far more than the other, and you already know which. Reversed Fehu also flags relationships where money is the fault line, or where someone is being valued for what they provide rather than who they are. ### Work and Money UprightThis is Fehu's home ground, and here it is at its most literal. A raise, a payment, a new client, a job whose value is real. It says the material side of this is sound. If you asked whether to take the offer, Fehu is telling you to look hard at the compensation, because that is where the answer lives. ReversedYou are underpaid, overspending, or pouring resources into something that is not returning them. It can mean a deal that looks good and is not, or work you are doing for free that you should be charging for. ### Inner Life UprightSelf-worth, in the plainest sense of the word. Fehu asks what you believe you are worth, and whether you act like it. It often shows up for people who are capable and undervalued, usually with their own consent. ReversedMeasuring yourself by what you own or earn. Reversed Fehu is the rune of a person who has confused their bank balance with their value, in either direction. ### Yes or No UprightYes, and specifically: yes, it is worth it. Fehu is one of the more favorable runes for a direct question, provided the question has something material at stake. ReversedNo, or not at this price. Reversed Fehu rarely says the thing is impossible. It says the cost is higher than you are being told. ### The Action to Take Go and look at the actual numbers. Whatever you asked about, there is a concrete resource at the center of it: a salary, a price, a split, an hour count. Most people stop at the feeling. Fehu is telling you the feeling is downstream of a figure you have been avoiding. Find the figure. ## Fehu in Norse Lore Fehu is traditionally associated with **Freyr**, the god of fertility, harvest, and prosperity, whose name gives the first aett its usual title. Some readers connect it to **Freyja** instead, and to her necklace Brísingamen, the most famous piece of treasure in the mythology. Both associations are defensible and neither is attested as such in the primary sources. Worth being honest about: the rune poems are our best evidence for what these symbols meant, and they are medieval, Christian-era texts, written centuries after the Elder Futhark fell out of use. The Old English poem gives Fehu its wealth-and-generosity teaching. The Old Icelandic and Old Norwegian poems both add a sharper edge, tying wealth to strife and to the trouble it causes between kinsmen. That tension is the rune. Wealth is a comfort. Wealth is also what people fight over. ## How to Use Fehu in Your Practice Fehu is one of the most commonly used runes in prosperity work, and there is a reason: it is the most concrete rune in the set, and concrete intentions are the easiest to charge. ### Carve it into a candle Green or gold, if you are working with color. Carve Fehu into the wax, name out loud what you actually want (an amount, a job, a payment, not just "more money"), and let it burn down. Specificity is the whole spell. "Abundance" is not a request; it is a mood. ### Put it where the money moves Draw or inscribe Fehu on your wallet, your ledger, the inside of a cash box, the back of your business card, the till at your shop. Fehu is a rune of circulation, so put it where things circulate. ### Use it in a bind rune Fehu pairs naturally with [Othala](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) for inherited or accumulated wealth, with [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) for a payoff that needs time to ripen, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) when you want the work to actually be seen. Keep bind runes simple. Two or three staves, no more, or you will not be able to say what you asked for. ### Give something away This is the traditional one and the one everybody skips. Every rune poem that mentions Fehu ties wealth to generosity. If you want this rune working for you, move something out of your hands: a donation, a gift, a debt forgiven, a meal bought. Wealth that circulates is the only kind Fehu recognizes. ## Fehu Rune Tattoos Fehu is a popular tattoo, usually chosen for prosperity, self-worth, or a connection to Norse heritage. Before you commit it to skin, two things worth knowing. **It is not a "money magnet."** The rune's own poetry is ambivalent about wealth, and pairs it with strife as often as with comfort. If you want a symbol that means uncomplicated riches, this is not quite it, and the version of Fehu that is only about money is a modern flattening of a much older and more interesting idea. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been appropriated by hate groups, and while Fehu is not among the most heavily co-opted symbols, it is worth knowing the landscape you are stepping into and being able to speak to it. Learning the actual history is the best answer to people who have stolen these symbols, and it is a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it off a Pinterest board. ## Common Questions About Fehu ### What does the Fehu rune mean? Fehu means cattle, and by extension wealth, resources, and prosperity that moves and must be tended. It is the first rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound F. ### Is Fehu a money rune? Yes, more directly than any other rune in the Elder Futhark. But it means *movable* wealth, the kind that circulates, so it rewards generosity and spending as much as earning. It is not a rune of hoarding. ### What does Fehu reversed mean? Loss, financial stagnation, overspending, or holding onto a resource that is costing you more than it returns. It flags an imbalance in your material life rather than predicting disaster. ### How do you pronounce Fehu? FAY-hoo. It is also called Feoh in Old English and Fé in Old Norse. ### Which god is associated with Fehu? Freyr, god of prosperity and the harvest, most commonly. Some readers associate it with Freyja instead. Neither connection is explicitly attested in the surviving sources, so treat both as tradition rather than fact. ## Keep Going Fehu is one of twenty-four. If you want the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fehu-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Next in the row is [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/), the wild ox, and it is the perfect counterweight to this one. Fehu is the herd in your field. Uruz is the beast that will never be in anyone's field. Wealth is a comfort to everyone, the poem says. It just does not stay if you close your hand around it. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Uruz Rune Meaning: Strength, the Wild Ox & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Uruz is the second rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the wild counterweight to the first. Fehu is the cattle in your field, tame and countable. Uruz is the beast that will never be in anyone's field. If Uruz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or you are weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Uruz Rune? **Uruz (ᚢ) is the second rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means aurochs, a huge wild ox, and it represents raw strength, vitality, and untamed power.** It carries the sound U, and it is pronounced *OO-rooz*. The aurochs was real, and it was enormous. A wild ox standing close to six feet at the shoulder, with long forward-curving horns, it ranged across Europe for millennia and was hunted as the ultimate test of a warrior. The last one died in a Polish forest in 1627, which makes Uruz a rune named after an animal we drove to extinction. That is worth sitting with. The thing this rune points at is powerful, older than us, and not ours to command. Where Fehu is wealth you tend, Uruz is force you cannot domesticate. It is health, stamina, drive, and the kind of strength that does not ask permission. ## The Uruz Symbol Uruz is drawn as a tall vertical stroke on the left that arches over the top and comes down as a shorter stroke on the right, like an upturned U or a pair of ox horns bent toward the ground. - **Sound value:** U - **Pronunciation:** OO-rooz - **Position:** 2nd rune, first aett (Freyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Aurochs, wild ox - **Also called:** Ur (Old English and Old Norse) Cut the tall left stroke first, then the shoulder, then the shorter right leg. The lopsided shape is the point: this is not a tidy, balanced rune, and it is not meant to be. ## Uruz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Uruz points at raw strength and vitality: you have more power in this situation than you are using.** Physical health, stamina, momentum, a strong position, the sheer capacity to push through. It is one of the most straightforwardly forceful runes in the set. The most useful thing to know about Uruz is that it usually shows up as a challenge, not a compliment. It rarely means "you are strong, well done." It means "there is power here you are not claiming." When Uruz appears, the question is almost always about where you have been passive, deferential, or waiting for permission, when you could simply have acted. The Old English rune poem describes the aurochs as fierce, horned, a bold stalker of the moors that fights with its horns. That is the energy: not gentle, not negotiable, but honest. Uruz does not do anything by halves. **When Uruz comes up, ask:** - Where am I holding back power I actually have? - What would I do here if I stopped waiting to be allowed? - Is my health or energy the real subject of this question? - What needs to be broken down before it can be rebuilt? ## Uruz Reversed **Reversed, Uruz points at depleted force, misused power, or strength you are afraid to claim.** Running on empty. Burnout. Forcing something that needed finesse instead. Backing down from a situation you could actually have won. It can also flag power turned the wrong way: aggression where strength was called for, domination where leadership was called for, brute force applied to a problem that needed a lighter hand. Reversed Uruz is not weakness exactly. It is more often strength that has been squandered, misdirected, or refused. The rune is asking you to look honestly at your own power and how you are spending it. ## Uruz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Uruz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightPassion, physical attraction, and vitality in a relationship. Uruz in a love reading often points at raw chemistry and drive rather than tenderness. It can also mean it is time to be direct: to pursue what you want plainly instead of hinting, or to bring more of your real energy into a connection that has gone tepid. ReversedForce in the wrong place. Aggression, control, or a passion that has curdled into pressure. It can also mean you are drained by the relationship, or holding yourself back from someone out of fear rather than good judgment. ### Work and Money UprightYou are stronger in this situation than you are acting. Ask for the raise, take the lead, make the move. Uruz favors bold action at work and rewards people who stop deferring. It can also signal the stamina to push a hard project through, or a new venture that needs muscle rather than caution. ReversedBurnout, or power you are not using. Overworking to no effect, forcing a deal that needed patience, or shrinking from an opportunity you are actually equipped for. ### Inner Life UprightYour own untapped strength, and often your physical body specifically. Uruz asks whether you are living at full power or half of it. It shows up for people who are far more capable than they let themselves be. ReversedExhaustion, or a fear of your own force. Reversed Uruz can mean you are worn down, or that you keep your power boxed up because its size frightens you. ### Yes or No UprightYes, and act boldly. Uruz is a strong, forward-leaning yes for anything that calls for courage or force. ReversedNot like this. The answer is not a flat no, but the approach is wrong: too much force, or not enough, or your own tank is empty. ### The Action to Take Stop waiting for permission. Whatever you asked about, Uruz is telling you that you already have the strength the situation needs and are holding it in reserve for no good reason. Name the bold move you have been circling, and make it. If you are genuinely depleted, the action is the opposite and just as direct: rest, before you force something on an empty tank. ## Uruz in Norse Lore Uruz is a rune of primal creation as much as brute strength. In Norse cosmology, the first being, the primordial giant Ymir, was formed at the meeting of fire and ice, and the world was made from his body. Uruz carries some of that raw, formative energy: the wild material that existence gets shaped out of, before anyone has tamed it. All three rune poems name the aurochs, and all three respect it. The Old English poem calls it fierce and horned. The Norwegian and Icelandic poems, written where the aurochs was already a memory, shift the word toward drizzle and slag, the raw and the unrefined, which keeps the same core idea: Uruz is the untreated ore, the thing before it is worked. That gives the rune its shadow meaning, the one every good reader watches for. Uruz is not only strength. It is the breaking-down that has to come before a remaking. Sometimes the aurochs it points at is the part of you that must be reduced to raw material before it can become something new. ## How to Use Uruz in Your Practice Uruz is a workhorse rune in any working that calls for strength, health, or the will to push through. It is direct, physical, and unsubtle, which makes it easy to charge. ### For strength and endurance Carve Uruz into a candle before a hard undertaking: a difficult conversation, a competition, a recovery, a stretch of work that will demand everything. Name plainly what you need the strength for. Uruz responds to concrete demands, not vague wishes for "more energy." ### For health and vitality Uruz is a traditional choice in healing work, drawn or inscribed on something you keep near the body. It is not a substitute for care, but as a focus for intention around physical strength and recovery, it is one of the most fitting runes in the set. ### In a bind rune Uruz pairs with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) to turn raw drive into tangible gain, with [Tiwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/) for the courage to see a hard thing through, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for strength that actually wins. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the request stays legible. ### To break something down This is the less obvious use, and the more interesting one. When something in your life needs to be dismantled rather than defended, an old habit, a stale identity, a structure that has stopped serving you, Uruz is the rune of the necessary destruction that clears the ground. Work it deliberately, and be honest about what you are asking to break. ## Uruz Rune Tattoos Uruz is a popular tattoo, usually chosen for strength, resilience, physical power, or a connection to the untamed. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It carries a wildness, not just power.** Uruz is not a clean "gym strength" symbol. Its whole character is the *untamed*, the force that resists control, including your own. That is a richer thing to wear than simple muscle, but make sure it is the thing you actually mean. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Uruz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to it. Learning the real history is the best answer to anyone who has stolen these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it off a random image search. ## Common Questions About Uruz ### What does the Uruz rune mean? Uruz means aurochs, a giant wild ox, and by extension raw strength, vitality, health, and untamed power. It is the second rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound U. ### Is Uruz a strength rune? Yes, more directly than almost any other rune. But it means *wild* strength, the untamed kind, so it carries a sense of force that resists control and often points at your own unclaimed power. ### What does Uruz reversed mean? Depleted energy, burnout, misused force, or strength you are afraid to claim. It flags power that is being squandered, misdirected, or refused rather than predicting outright weakness. ### How do you pronounce Uruz? OO-rooz. It is also called Ur in both Old English and Old Norse. ### What is an aurochs? A huge species of wild ox, ancestor of modern cattle, that stood nearly six feet at the shoulder and roamed Europe until the last one died in 1627. It was hunted as a supreme test of strength, which is exactly what the rune came to mean. ## Keep Going Uruz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Uruz with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=uruz-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. If you'd rather carry Uruz than cast it, there's an [Uruz amulet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rune-uruz-amulet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=uruz-rune) and a [pewter Uruz pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/strenght-rune-pewter?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=uruz-rune). Before Uruz comes [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/), the tame wealth to this rune's wild power. After it comes [Thurisaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/), the thorn, where raw force gets an edge and a direction. The aurochs is gone from the world. The strength it stood for is not, and this rune is usually pointing at yours. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Thurisaz Rune Meaning: The Thorn, Defense & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Thurisaz is the third rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the one with an edge on it. Where Fehu is wealth and Uruz is strength, Thurisaz is force with a point: the thorn that draws blood, the giant the gods spend a whole mythology holding back, the hammer and the thing the hammer is swung at. If Thurisaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it carefully. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Thurisaz Rune? **Thurisaz (ᚦ) is the third rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means thorn, and also giant, and it represents defense, conflict, sudden force, and a necessary sharp edge.** It carries the sound "th," and it is pronounced *THUR-ih-saz*. The name pulls in two directions at once, and that tension is the whole rune. *Thorn* is the small sharp thing that pierces: the Old English rune poem calls it painfully sharp, evil to grasp, cruel to anyone who rests among it. *Thurs* is the giant, the *jotunn*, the chaotic elemental force that constantly threatens the ordered world of gods and humans. So Thurisaz is defense and danger in a single shape. It is the force that protects you and the force that could cut you, and it does not much care which way the point is facing. That is why it is one of the runes readers treat with the most respect. ## The Thurisaz Symbol Thurisaz is drawn as a vertical stave with a solid triangular thorn projecting from its right side at the middle, like a spike on a stem or the profile of a single tooth. - **Sound value:** Th - **Pronunciation:** THUR-ih-saz - **Position:** 3rd rune, first aett (Freyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Thorn; giant (thurs) - **Also called:** Thorn (Old English), Thurs (Old Norse) Cut the vertical stave first, then the thorn as two strokes meeting at a point. The single projecting spike is the entire identity of the rune, so keep it sharp and keep it on the right. ## Thurisaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Thurisaz points at a conflict, an obstacle, or a situation that needs a boundary set with force.** A confrontation you have been avoiding. A person who needs a firm no. A defense that has to be raised. Sometimes a sudden, decisive action that cuts through a stalemate. This is the sharpest rune in the set, and it almost always points at something specific and a little uncomfortable. It is not a rune of gentle solutions. When Thurisaz appears, there is friction in the picture, and the reading is asking you to face it directly rather than tiptoe around it. The key question Thurisaz poses: are you the one holding the thorn, or the one about to grab it? The same rune can mean well-aimed self-defense or a reckless act that hurts you as much as your target. Which one depends entirely on your awareness and your aim. **When Thurisaz comes up, ask:** - What conflict am I avoiding that needs to be met head-on? - Where do I need to defend myself or set a hard boundary? - Am I about to act rashly in a way that could rebound on me? - Is this a moment for decisive force, or for restraint? ## Thurisaz Reversed **Reversed, Thurisaz points at defenselessness, rash action, or a conflict you started and cannot finish.** A boundary that has collapsed. Aggression that has backfired. Force applied without thought, or a fight picked at the wrong moment against the wrong opponent. It can also mean the opposite: a threat you are refusing to see, a danger you are pretending is not there, an exposure you have left unguarded because facing it felt like too much. Reversed Thurisaz is the rune at its most hazardous, because it is force without control. The reading is warning you to slow down, check your aim, and make sure the thorn is pointing away from you before you close your hand. ## Thurisaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Thurisaz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightConflict, or a boundary that needs setting. Thurisaz in a love reading rarely means romance; it means friction that has to be named. It can point to a necessary hard conversation, a line you need to hold, or intense chemistry with a sharp edge to it. Handled with awareness, it clears the air. Handled carelessly, it cuts. ReversedA fight going wrong, or a defense that has failed. Reversed here can mean lashing out, a conflict you cannot stop, or staying exposed to someone you should be guarding against. ### Work and Money UprightAn obstacle to push through, or a boundary to enforce. Thurisaz at work often means a confrontation is due: a client, a colleague, a term in a deal that you need to defend. It favors decisive action over further waiting, but it wants that action aimed, not flung. ReversedA rash move, a burned bridge, or a conflict you escalated and cannot now control. It can also mean leaving yourself unprotected: an unsigned agreement, an unguarded position, a threat you have been ignoring. ### Inner Life UprightYour own defensive edge, and whether you are using it well. Thurisaz asks where you need to protect yourself and whether you have the nerve to do it. It often shows up for people who avoid all conflict and pay for the avoidance. ReversedAnger turned the wrong way, inward or scattershot. Reversed Thurisaz can mean reactivity you cannot govern, or a self-protection that has hardened into hostility. ### Yes or No UprightConditional yes: yes, but only if you act decisively and defend your position. Thurisaz rewards boldness that is aimed, not reckless. ReversedNo, or not yet. The situation is volatile and acting now would likely rebound on you. Wait until the ground is steadier. ### The Action to Take Name the conflict you have been avoiding, and decide whether to meet it or leave it, but stop hovering. Thurisaz punishes the middle ground, where you neither defend yourself nor let the thing go. If the answer is to act, aim first: know exactly what you are pushing against and what you want on the other side of it. If the answer is to wait, guard your position while you do. ## Thurisaz in Norse Lore Thurisaz is bound up with **Thor** and his hammer, Mjolnir. Thor is the god who spends the mythology holding the giants back, and his hammer is the ultimate expression of protective force: it defends the ordered world by striking chaos before chaos strikes first. The rune carries that exact double nature, force used to guard rather than to conquer. But the name also belongs to the *thurs*, the giant himself, the chaotic power Thor is holding off. So the rune sits on both sides of that eternal conflict at once: it is the hammer and the giant, the defense and the threat. That is not a contradiction to resolve. It is the meaning. The rune poems keep the danger front and center. The Old English poem dwells on the thorn's cruelty to anyone who touches it. The Icelandic and Norwegian poems name the giant outright and link it to torment and to the trouble that falls on women, echoes of old stories in which giants menace the divine order. Across all of them, Thurisaz is a power to be handled, never one to be taken lightly. ## How to Use Thurisaz in Your Practice Thurisaz is a potent rune in protective and defensive work, and it should be used deliberately. Its whole nature is a double edge, so intention and aim matter more with this rune than with almost any other. ### For protection and defense Thurisaz is a classic warding rune, set at a threshold or carried to turn hostile energy back on itself. Where [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) is the shield that absorbs, Thurisaz is the thorn that bites what pushes against it. Use it when passive protection is not enough and something needs to be actively repelled. ### To break through an obstacle When a situation is stuck and needs force to move, carve Thurisaz and name the specific obstacle you are breaking. It is the rune of the decisive strike that ends a stalemate. Be precise about your target, because this rune does not do subtlety. ### In a bind rune Thurisaz pairs with [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) for protection that both shields and strikes, and with [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) when a defense needs raw power behind it. Because Thurisaz is volatile, keep any bind rune that includes it simple and its purpose crystal clear. ### A note of caution Many traditional practitioners treat Thurisaz as the most double-edged rune in the futhark, and it is worth taking that seriously. Force sent out carelessly has a way of finding its way home. Work this rune when you are calm and clear about your aim, not in the heat of anger, when the thorn is as likely to turn on you as on anyone else. ## Thurisaz Rune Tattoos Thurisaz is chosen as a tattoo for protection, strength, and defiance, often by people who want a mark of standing their ground. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a double-edged symbol.** Thurisaz means defense, but it also means danger, chaos, and the giant. That ambivalence is part of its power, but it is a more complicated thing to wear than a simple protection sigil, so make sure the full meaning is one you want on you. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and Thurisaz in particular has seen some of that misuse because of its aggressive associations. It remains a legitimate and ancient symbol, but it is worth knowing the landscape, choosing your context with care, and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols. ## Common Questions About Thurisaz ### What does the Thurisaz rune mean? Thurisaz means thorn, and also giant, and by extension defense, conflict, sudden force, and a necessary sharp edge. It is the third rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the "th" sound. ### Is Thurisaz a protection rune? Yes, but an active, aggressive kind of protection: the thorn that strikes what pushes against it, rather than the shield that absorbs. It is one of the most double-edged runes in the set and is traditionally handled with care. ### What does Thurisaz reversed mean? Defenselessness, rash action, a conflict you started and cannot finish, or a threat you are refusing to see. It is the rune at its most hazardous, warning you to check your aim before you act. ### How do you pronounce Thurisaz? THUR-ih-saz, with the "th" as in "thorn." It is also called Thorn in Old English and Thurs in Old Norse. ### Which god is associated with Thurisaz? Thor, whose hammer embodies the rune's protective force, and by name also the thurs or giant, the chaotic power Thor holds back. The rune carries both sides of that conflict at once. ## Keep Going Thurisaz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=thurisaz-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Thurisaz comes [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/), raw strength without a target; Thurisaz is that force given a point and a direction. After it comes [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/), the god's breath and the spoken word, a complete change of register from the thorn to the voice. The thorn protects the rose and wounds the careless hand with the same point. Thurisaz asks which one you are being. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Raidho Rune Meaning: The Journey, Right Order & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Raidho is the fifth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of the road. After Ansuz delivers the message, Raidho sets it moving: the ride, the journey, the wagon rolling toward somewhere it means to go. But Raidho is never only travel. It is travel with a direction, a rhythm, and a sense of right order. If Raidho turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Raidho Rune? **Raidho (ᚱ) is the fifth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means ride or journey, and it represents travel, movement, rhythm, and right action.** It carries the sound R, and it is pronounced *RIDE-oh*. You will also see it spelled **Raido**, and both spellings refer to the same rune. The name is the ancestor of the English word *ride*, and it means exactly what it sounds like: a journey on horseback or by wagon. But the same root also gives words about order and reason, and that is the deeper layer. A ride is not just going somewhere; it is going somewhere in the right way, at the right pace, along the right road. So Raidho is the rune of the journey and of rightness itself, of ritual, rhythm, and things happening in their proper sequence. It is movement with meaning behind it. ## The Raidho Symbol Raidho is drawn as a vertical stave with a closed triangular loop at the upper right and a straight leg kicking outward and down from the middle, much like the Latin letter R it eventually became. - **Sound value:** R - **Pronunciation:** RIDE-oh (also spelled Raido) - **Position:** 5th rune, first aett (Freyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Ride, journey, wagon - **Also called:** Rad (Old English), Reid or Reidh (Old Norse) Cut the vertical stave first, then the upper loop, then the kicking leg. Some readers see a rider seated on a horse in the shape, which fits the meaning neatly. ## Raidho Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Raidho points at a journey, a process, or movement that needs to happen in the right order.** A trip or a move. A project advancing on schedule. A decision that puts you on the correct path. Progress that has a rhythm to it rather than lurching forward in fits and starts. Raidho asks about the *route*, not just the destination. If something in your life is dragging or stalling, this rune points you at your process rather than your goal: are you traveling the right way, at a sustainable pace, or forcing a road that was never going to take you there? The Old English rune poem makes the point beautifully, noting that a ride seems easy to someone sitting comfortably indoors, and far harder to the one actually on the horse. Raidho knows the difference between talking about the journey and taking it. It also carries the sense of being on the right track in a moral or spiritual way, of living in accordance with a natural order. When Raidho appears, it often affirms that you are moving as you should, or asks you to correct your course so that you are. **When Raidho comes up, ask:** - Am I actually on the road, or just talking about the trip? - Is my pace sustainable, or am I forcing it? - Is this the right path, even if it is the harder one? - What needs to happen in the correct order before the next step? ## Raidho Reversed **Reversed, Raidho points at disruption, delay, aimless wandering, or a journey taken for the wrong reasons.** A trip cancelled or gone wrong. A plan knocked off its rhythm. Wasted motion that feels like progress but takes you nowhere. A path chosen out of avoidance rather than direction. It can also mean things happening out of their proper order: rushing a step, skipping a stage, forcing an outcome before its time. Where upright Raidho is right movement, reversed Raidho is movement that has lost its rightness. Reversed Raidho is rarely a catastrophe. It is more often a course correction: the reading telling you to stop, check your bearings, and ask whether you are on the wrong road or simply traveling it badly. ## Raidho Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Raidho is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightA relationship moving forward at the right pace. Raidho in a love reading often means progress: a next step taken in good order, a journey the two of you are on together, or literal travel connected to the relationship. It favors partnerships where both people are heading the same direction and moving in rhythm. ReversedA relationship out of step, stalled, or rushed. Reversed here can mean moving too fast, moving in different directions, or a connection that has lost its momentum and needs its course corrected. ### Work and Money UprightProgress in proper sequence. Raidho favors projects that are on track, journeys or relocations for work, and plans unfolding at a healthy pace. If you asked about timing, it says the process matters as much as the outcome, so keep the steps in order. ReversedDelays, disruptions, or wasted effort. A deal knocked off schedule, a plan pursued out of order, or a lot of busy motion producing little. Reversed Raidho says check your process before you push harder. ### Inner Life UprightYour life path and whether you are walking it rightly. Raidho asks if you are living in accordance with your own direction and values, or drifting. It often affirms that you are on the right road, even when the road is hard. ReversedFeeling lost, off-course, or stuck in motion that goes nowhere. Reversed Raidho points to a life being lived out of alignment, and asks you to find your bearings again. ### Yes or No UprightYes, and proceed. Raidho is favorable for anything involving movement, travel, or forward progress, as long as you keep to a steady, orderly pace. ReversedNot yet, or not this way. The timing or the route is off. Correct your course before you continue. ### The Action to Take Check your route, not just your destination. Whatever you asked about, Raidho is telling you the way you are traveling matters as much as where you are trying to arrive. Look honestly at your pace and your sequence: are you on the right road, moving at a rhythm you can sustain, taking the steps in order? If yes, keep going. If something is dragging, the fix is almost always in the process, not the goal. ## Raidho in Norse Lore Raidho carries an old association with the sun's journey across the sky and with the great wheel of the cosmos turning through its cycles. The ride it names is not only a human trip; it is the ordered movement of the whole world, the wagon of the sun, the rhythm of day into night and season into season. To travel in Raidho's spirit is to move in time with that larger order. Some readers connect the rune to **Thor**, whose chariot is drawn across the heavens by two goats, its wheels making the thunder. Others link it to the general theme of the sacred journey, the pilgrimage or quest undertaken not to escape but to arrive somewhere that changes you. Either way, the rune is about purposeful movement, never aimless drift. The rune poems keep it grounded and practical. The Old English poem contrasts the ease imagined by the person in the hall with the real effort of the rider on the road, a quiet reminder that journeys cost more than they look like from the outside. The Norse poems tie the ride to horses and hard travel. Across all of them, Raidho respects the work of the journey and the discipline of doing it right. ## How to Use Raidho in Your Practice Raidho is a natural rune for anything involving travel, progress, timing, or getting a situation moving in the right direction. It is the rune of the road, so use it wherever a journey needs safe passage and true aim. ### For safe travel Raidho is a classic protective rune for journeys of every kind. Carve or draw it on something you carry when you travel, and name the trip and the safe arrival you want. It is a fitting focus for both literal journeys and the larger passages of a life. ### To get things moving When a situation is stalled and needs momentum, work Raidho to restore rhythm and forward motion. Unlike the raw force of Thurisaz, Raidho moves things by putting them back in their proper order, so name the sequence you want to unfold, not just the result. ### In a bind rune Raidho pairs with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) for a message that needs to travel and arrive rightly, with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for prosperity that comes through movement or trade, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for a journey guided safely to its goal. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For right timing and order Because Raidho governs rhythm and sequence, it is a good focus when you need to do things in the correct order and at the correct pace. Use it to steady an impatient plan, or to remind yourself that some journeys cannot be rushed without ruining them. ## Raidho Rune Tattoos Raidho is chosen as a tattoo for travelers, seekers, and anyone drawn to the idea of the journey and the right path. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means the journey, not just the destination.** Raidho is a beautiful choice for a wanderer or a pilgrim, but its real meaning is about traveling rightly, in rhythm and good order, as much as about going anywhere at all. That is a richer idea than simple wanderlust, and worth carrying knowingly. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Raidho is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Raidho ### What does the Raidho rune mean? Raidho means ride or journey, and by extension travel, movement, rhythm, and right action. It is the fifth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound R. It is also spelled Raido. ### Is Raidho spelled Raido or Raidho? Both are common and both are correct. Raidho is the more traditional reconstruction of the Proto-Germanic name; Raido is a common simplified spelling. They refer to the same rune with the same meaning. ### What does Raidho reversed mean? Disruption, delay, aimless wandering, or a journey taken for the wrong reasons. It often signals things happening out of their proper order, and usually asks for a course correction rather than warning of disaster. ### How do you pronounce Raidho? RIDE-oh. It is also called Rad in Old English and Reid or Reidh in Old Norse. ### Is Raidho a good rune for travel? Yes, it is the traditional travel rune of the Elder Futhark, used for safe journeys and right passage. Beyond literal travel, it governs any process that needs to unfold in the right order and at the right pace. ## Keep Going Raidho is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Raidho comes [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/), the message that sets the journey in motion. After it comes [Kenaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/kenaz-rune/), the torch, the light you carry with you into the dark stretches of the road. The ride looks easy from the hall and harder from the horse. Raidho asks whether you are willing to actually ride. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Gebo Rune Meaning: The Gift, Partnership & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Gebo is the seventh rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the simplest shape in the whole row carrying one of the deepest ideas. Two lines crossing. A gift. And a gift, as the Norse understood better than almost anyone, is never one thing moving in one direction. If Gebo turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Gebo Rune? **Gebo (ᚷ) is the seventh rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means gift, and it represents exchange, generosity, partnership, and sacrifice.** It carries the sound G, and it is pronounced *GAY-boh*. The name is the ancestor of the English word *give*, and its meaning is exactly that plain: a gift, a giving. But in the Norse world a gift was never simple. To give was to create a bond, an obligation, a relationship that ran both ways. The *Hávamál*, Odin's book of counsel, returns to this again and again: a gift always looks for a return, and generosity and obligation are woven together so tightly they cannot be pulled apart. So Gebo is the rune of exchange in the fullest sense. It is generosity, yes, but also contracts, alliances, marriages, hospitality, and sacrifice, every situation where something passes between two parties and binds them together. ## The Gebo Symbol Gebo is drawn as two straight strokes crossing in the center to form a clean X, perfectly balanced, the same from every angle. - **Sound value:** G - **Pronunciation:** GAY-boh - **Position:** 7th rune, first aett (Freyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Gift, generosity, exchange - **Also called:** Gyfu (Old English), Gjof (Old Norse) The X is the whole teaching. Two lines meeting as equals, each giving to and receiving from the other, neither above the other. It is why the same mark has meant a kiss, a signature, and a sealed agreement across so many later cultures. To this day we mark a gift, and a bond, with an X. ## Gebo Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Gebo points at an exchange between two people: a gift, a deal, a partnership, or an obligation.** Generosity given or received. A fair trade. A contract or commitment. Help offered, or help accepted. Whatever it is, Gebo always involves two parties, so the first question it asks is: who is the other one? Gebo is a warm and largely favorable rune. It speaks of connection, cooperation, and the good that flows when people give freely to one another. But it also carries the weight of what a gift creates. To receive is to be changed; to give is to bind. Every exchange sets up a relationship, and Gebo asks you to be honest about the ones you are entering. Watch the balance, too. Gebo often surfaces when an exchange is lopsided, when one party is giving far more than the other, or when accepting help would cost you far less than your pride suggests. The rune favors reciprocity, the healthy back-and-forth of giving and receiving, over both stinginess and self-sacrifice. **When Gebo comes up, ask:** - Who is the other party in this exchange? - Is the giving and receiving balanced, or one-sided? - What am I being asked to give, and what am I being offered? - Where would accepting help serve me better than refusing it? ## Why Gebo Has No Reversed Meaning **Gebo cannot be reversed.** Its shape is a perfectly symmetrical X, identical no matter how you turn it, so there is no upside-down Gebo to read. This is not an accident of geometry; it is part of the rune's meaning. A gift given is a gift given. The act, once made, cannot be flipped into its opposite. Gebo is one of a small handful of Elder Futhark runes that are symmetrical and therefore have no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Jera, and Dagaz. When a symmetrical rune appears, you read it in context. If an exchange in your life is out of balance or has gone wrong, that imbalance shows up in the surrounding runes, not in a reversed Gebo. Some readers work with a concept of Gebo "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from difficult neighboring runes, pointing at greed, a bad bargain, an unhealthy dependency, or a gift with strings attached. But there is no literal reversed Gebo. The rune of the gift, fittingly, only faces one way. ## Gebo Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Gebo is saying depending on what you asked. Because Gebo does not reverse, each reading turns instead on *balance*: whether the exchange is healthy or lopsided. ### Love and Relationships BalancedOne of the most favorable runes to draw about love. Gebo is the rune of partnership itself, of two people giving freely to each other and bound by it. It can signal a deepening commitment, a marriage or union, or simply a relationship where both people genuinely give and receive. If you asked whether a connection is real, Gebo says yes, when the giving runs both ways. Out of balanceWatch for one-sidedness: one partner giving everything, the other only taking. A gift with strings attached, or love offered as a transaction. The rune's ideal is reciprocity, so an unequal exchange is where the trouble lies. ### Work and Money BalancedPartnerships, contracts, and fair exchange. Gebo favors deals where both sides benefit, collaborations, and generosity that comes back around. If you asked about an agreement, the rune asks whether the terms are genuinely reciprocal. When they are, it is a strong sign. Out of balanceA lopsided deal, an obligation you are taking on without fair return, or generosity being exploited. Gebo warns against exchanges where you give far more than you get, or bind yourself to terms that only serve the other side. ### Inner Life BalancedYour own relationship with giving and receiving. Gebo asks whether you can accept as gracefully as you give. Many people give freely and refuse all help, which is its own imbalance. The rune calls for a self that both offers and receives. Out of balanceOver-giving to the point of depletion, or an inability to accept support. Gebo out of balance is the martyr who gives everything and the closed hand that takes nothing, both of which break the healthy flow. ### Yes or No BalancedYes, especially for anything involving partnership, agreement, or generosity. Gebo is one of the more favorable runes for a direct question about a shared undertaking. ConsiderThe yes comes with a condition: make sure the exchange is fair. Gebo blesses reciprocal bonds and quietly warns against one-sided ones. ### The Action to Take Look at the balance of an exchange. Whatever you asked about, Gebo is pointing at a relationship built on giving and receiving, and asking whether it flows both ways. Name the other party and name what passes between you. If you have been over-giving, the action is to receive, or to ask. If you have been closed off, the action is to give, or to accept what is offered. Gebo rewards honest reciprocity and quietly withdraws from a one-sided bond. ## Gebo in Norse Lore Gebo sits at the center of one of the most important social ideas in the Norse world: the sacred obligation of the gift. Gift-giving was not mere courtesy; it was the glue of society, the way bonds were formed between people, between hosts and guests, between lords and followers, and between humans and gods. To give was to create a relationship, and to receive was to accept one. The *Hávamál* spells it out with unusual clarity. It counsels that a gift always looks for a return, that friends should gladden each other with gifts of arms and clothing, and that generosity, given wisely, is among the highest virtues. Meanness earns contempt; open-handedness earns loyalty and honor. The whole ethic of Gebo is here: give, and give well, but understand that giving creates ties. The rune also carries the older, heavier sense of sacrifice, the gift to the gods. The word for such an offering, *blót*, sits in this same territory: something given up so that something may be received in return. In this light, Gebo is the rune of the exchange between the human and the divine, the offering laid down in hope and in relationship. And Odin himself is the great sacrificer, giving his eye for wisdom and himself to himself on the tree, gifts that bind even the Allfather. ## How to Use Gebo in Your Practice Gebo is a natural rune for work involving partnership, generosity, love, and sacred exchange. It is the rune of the gift, so use it wherever a bond is being formed or an offering made. ### For partnership and love Gebo is a classic rune for strengthening a bond between two people, whether a romance, a marriage, a friendship, or an alliance. Carve or draw it to honor a relationship built on genuine give-and-take, and name the two parties it joins. ### For generosity and its return Work Gebo when you give, as a way of giving well and in the right spirit. In the Norse understanding, generosity offered freely tends to return, and Gebo is the focus for that open-handed exchange. It is a rune of flow, not of hoarding. ### In a bind rune Gebo pairs with [Wunjo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/) for joyful partnership and harmony, with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for prosperity shared or exchanged, and with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) when an agreement needs clear and honest terms. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For sacred offering Because Gebo is the rune of the gift to the gods, it is fitting in offering and devotional work, marking what you lay down and the relationship it honors. Use it when you make an offering, as a sign of the exchange between yourself and what you hold sacred. ## Gebo Rune Tattoos Gebo is a popular tattoo, often chosen to mark a partnership, a marriage, a deep friendship, or a spirit of generosity. Its clean, balanced X makes it one of the most elegant runes to wear. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of bonds, not just giving.** Gebo signifies the gift, but its deeper meaning is the relationship a gift creates: mutual, reciprocal, binding. That makes it a beautiful choice for two people to share, or for anyone honoring a partnership, but wear it knowing it is about connection and obligation as much as generosity. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Gebo is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Gebo ### What does the Gebo rune mean? Gebo means gift, and by extension exchange, generosity, partnership, and sacrifice. It is the seventh rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound G. In the Norse world, a gift always created a bond, so Gebo is the rune of reciprocal relationships as much as of giving. ### Can Gebo be reversed? No. Gebo is a perfectly symmetrical X, identical when turned any way, so it has no reversed position. This suits its meaning: a gift given cannot be un-given. When an exchange is out of balance, that shows in the surrounding runes rather than in a reversed Gebo. ### Is Gebo a good rune for love? Yes, one of the best. Gebo is the rune of partnership and mutual giving, so it is highly favorable in a love reading, especially where both people genuinely give and receive. Its ideal is reciprocity, so it also gently flags relationships that have become one-sided. ### How do you pronounce Gebo? GAY-boh. It is also called Gyfu in Old English and Gjof in Old Norse, both meaning gift. ### What does the X symbol mean in runes? The X is Gebo, the rune of the gift and of exchange. Two equal lines crossing represent two parties giving to and receiving from each other, a bond of reciprocity. It is one root of the later use of X to mark a kiss, a signature, or a sealed agreement. ## Keep Going Gebo is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Gebo with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=gebo-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. For partnership work, the [Viking Rune of Love set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-pillar-candle-with-geba-rune-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=gebo-rune) pairs a red pillar candle with a Gebo pendant. Before Gebo comes [Kenaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/kenaz-rune/), the torch and the craft; Gebo is the moment that skill and light become a gift you can offer another. After it comes [Wunjo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/), joy, which closes the first aett, the contentment that flows from bonds well made. A gift always looks for a return, the old poem says. Gebo asks what you are giving, what you are receiving, and whether the two are in balance. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Wunjo Rune Meaning: Joy, Belonging & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wunjo is the eighth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of joy. Not the loud, fleeting kind, but the settled joy of belonging: a warm house, good company, enough to go around, and the feeling that you are exactly where you are meant to be. It closes the first aett, and after seven runes of wealth, strength, force, speech, travel, fire, and gifts, it arrives like the moment everyone finally sits down to eat together. If Wunjo turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Wunjo Rune? Wunjo (ᚹ) is the eighth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means joy, and it represents harmony, contentment, belonging, and fulfillment. It carries the sound W, and it is pronounced WOON-yoh. The joy Wunjo names is social and grounded. It is the well-being of a person who has what they need and people to share it with. The Old English name for the rune, Wynn, meant joy or delight, and the same shape lived on as a letter in written Old English for centuries, standing for the W sound until scribes replaced it with the W we use now. So Wunjo is the rune of the good life in the plainest sense: harmony at home, fellowship, pleasure in your work, and the quiet satisfaction of things going right. ## The Wunjo Symbol Wunjo is drawn as a vertical stave with a small closed triangle at the upper right, like a pennant or flag flying from a pole. It looks similar to the letter P, but with a pointed bowl instead of a rounded one. - **Sound value:** W - **Pronunciation:** WOON-yoh - **Position:** 8th rune, last of the first aett (Freyr’s Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Joy - **Also called:** Wynn (Old English) Cut the vertical stave first, then the triangle. Many readers see a banner in the shape, the kind raised over a gathering or a victory, which suits the meaning well. ## Wunjo Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Wunjo points at harmony, contentment, and a good outcome.** A relationship at ease. A home that feels like home. A group or team that works well together. A goal reached, a celebration earned, or simply a stretch of life where things are going well and you can let yourself enjoy it. Wunjo often arrives after effort. Coming at the end of the first aett, it can be read as the reward for the work the earlier runes describe: the wealth of Fehu, the strength of Uruz, the gift and exchange of Gebo, all settling into a life that feels right. When Wunjo shows up, it frequently says that something you have been working toward is ready to be enjoyed. It is also a rune of belonging. Wunjo’s joy is rarely a solitary thing. It points at the people you share your life with, and asks whether you are letting yourself be part of something. When Wunjo comes up, ask: - What is going well right now that I have not stopped to appreciate? - Where do I feel most at home, and with whom? - Is there something to celebrate that I keep putting off? - Am I letting myself belong, or holding myself apart? ## Wunjo Reversed Reversed, Wunjo points at discord, alienation, or joy that is performed rather than felt. Tension at home. A group where you do not quite fit. A success that looks good from the outside but does not satisfy you. Smiling through a situation that is not actually working. It can also mean a harmony that has not arrived yet: a good thing still on its way, or a contentment that depends on something else settling first. Where upright Wunjo is the table already set, reversed Wunjo is the gathering that has not quite come together. Reversed Wunjo is rarely a catastrophe. It usually asks for honesty about a contentment that is not really there, and for the small, practical steps that let real joy back in. ## Wunjo Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Wunjo is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightA relationship at ease and a bond where you feel genuinely at home. Wunjo is one of the warmest runes to draw in a love reading: contentment, shared pleasure, and a partnership where both people feel they belong. It can also mean a happy development, like moving in together or making it official. ReversedDiscord, distance, or a relationship that looks fine but does not feel fine. Reversed here often points to unspoken unhappiness, or to one person keeping the peace at the cost of their own joy. ### Work and Money UprightSuccess and satisfaction. Wunjo favors good teamwork, recognition for your efforts, and work you actually enjoy. If you asked about a project or a job, it says the outcome is likely to be a good one. ReversedFriction with colleagues, or success that feels hollow. A job that pays but drains you, or a team pulling in different directions. Reversed Wunjo asks whether the work is giving you anything besides a paycheck. ### Inner Life UprightContentment and self-acceptance. Wunjo is a sign that you are at peace with where you are, or close to it. It invites you to enjoy the present rather than always reaching for the next thing. ReversedRestlessness, loneliness, or a sense of not fitting in your own life. Reversed Wunjo asks what small change would help you feel at home again. ### Yes or No UprightYes. Wunjo is one of the most favorable runes in the set, and a strong yes for most direct questions. ReversedNot as things stand. Something needs to be set right before this can bring you the joy you are hoping for. ### The Action to Take Let yourself enjoy it. Whatever you asked about, Wunjo is telling you that joy is part of the answer. Notice what is already good, share it with the people who make it good, and mark it: a meal, a toast, a small celebration. If the joy is missing, be honest about it, and take one concrete step toward the company and the home that would bring it back. ## Wunjo in Rune Lore Wunjo has a quieter mythic footprint than runes like Ansuz or Tiwaz, and that suits it. It is not a rune of gods and battles but of ordinary happiness, the kind a whole community shares when the harvest is in and the hall is warm. Most of what we know comes from the Old English rune poem, which says that bliss belongs to the one who knows little of woe, sorrow, and pain, and who has prosperity, contentment, and a good enough dwelling of their own. It is a strikingly practical picture of joy: not ecstasy, but freedom from suffering and a secure place in the world. Wunjo does not appear in the later Scandinavian rune row, the Younger Futhark, which dropped it along with several other runes, so there are no Norse or Icelandic rune poems for it. Its life continued in England instead, where the rune became the letter wynn and was written in Old English manuscripts for hundreds of years. Every time a scribe wrote a word with a W sound, they were, in a small way, writing joy. ## How to Use Wunjo in Your Practice Wunjo is a natural rune for harmony, celebration, belonging, and contentment. It is the rune of joy, so use it wherever you want a home, a group, or a stretch of life to feel good. ### For a harmonious home Draw or carve Wunjo over a doorway, on the underside of a kitchen table, or on a small stone kept where the household gathers. Name the kind of home you want: warm, peaceful, welcoming. It is a gentle rune for a new house or a household going through a rough patch. ### For groups and gatherings Before a celebration, a meeting, or a coven gathering, draw Wunjo in the air or on a card at the center of the table. Ask for good company and easy harmony. It suits any work where you want people to come together well. ### In a bind rune Wunjo pairs with [Gebo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/) for a joyful partnership, with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for prosperity you can actually enjoy, and with [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) for the reward that comes at the end of patient work. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### To mark a good moment When something goes well, draw Wunjo in your journal next to it. Over time you build a record of what brings you joy, which is its own kind of magic, and a good thing to read back on harder days. ## Wunjo Rune Tattoos Wunjo is chosen as a tattoo by people who want to carry a reminder of joy, belonging, or a hard-won happy chapter. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means shared, settled joy.** Wunjo is not about thrills. It is about contentment, home, and the people you belong with, which makes it a lovely choice to commemorate a family, a friendship, or a place you found yourself. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Wunjo is not among the appropriated symbols, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune’s real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Wunjo ### What does the Wunjo rune mean? Wunjo means joy, and by extension harmony, contentment, belonging, and fulfillment. It is the eighth rune of the Elder Futhark, the last of the first aett, and carries the sound W. Its joy is the settled, social kind: the well-being of having enough and belonging somewhere. ### Is Wunjo a good rune to draw? Yes, one of the most favorable in the set. Upright, it signals harmony, success, contentment, and a good outcome, and it is a strong yes for most direct questions. ### What does Wunjo reversed mean? Discord, alienation, feeling out of place, or joy that is performed rather than felt. It can also mean a harmony not yet arrived. It usually asks for honesty about a contentment that is not really there. ### How do you pronounce Wunjo? WOON-yoh. It is also called Wynn in Old English, meaning joy or delight, a word that also survives as an Old English letter. ### Is Wunjo a rune for love? Yes. As a rune of harmony and belonging, Wunjo is very favorable in love readings, pointing to a relationship at ease and a bond where you feel genuinely at home. ## Keep Going Wunjo is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you’re ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wunjo-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Wunjo comes [Gebo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/), the gift and the bond that joy grows out of. After it comes [Hagalaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hagalaz-rune/), the hailstorm that opens the second aett and reminds us why good days are worth savoring. Bliss, the old poem says, belongs to the one with little sorrow and a home of their own. Wunjo asks you to notice when that is you. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Hagalaz Rune Meaning: Hail, Disruption & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hagalaz-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Hagalaz is the ninth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it opens the second aett with the strangest weather there is: hail. Water turned to stone, falling out of a clear sky, flattening the crop it lands on. If the first eight runes built a settled world, Hagalaz is the storm that arrives to test it. If Hagalaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Hagalaz Rune? **Hagalaz (ᚺ) is the ninth rune of the Elder Futhark, and the first of the second aett. Its name means hail, and it represents disruption, uncontrolled change, and crisis that clears the ground.** It carries the sound H, and it is pronounced *HA-ga-lahz*. Hail is the perfect image for this rune because it is destruction and renewal in a single object. It falls hard and cold, it batters and flattens, and then it melts, and the water it leaves behind soaks into the very field it just ruined. The Old Icelandic rune poem calls hail cold grain, a seed of ice. Hagalaz destroys, and then it waters. So this is the rune of the crisis you did not choose and cannot argue with. It is disruption from outside, sudden and total, the storm that arrives on its own schedule. But it is also, and only ever in hindsight, the force that cleared the ground for something new. Hagalaz does not promise comfort. It promises that the storm is finite. ## The Hagalaz Symbol Hagalaz is drawn as two parallel vertical staves joined by a single diagonal crossbar running between them, like a capital H with a slanted middle line. - **Sound value:** H - **Pronunciation:** HA-ga-lahz - **Position:** 9th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Hail, hailstone - **Also called:** Haegl (Old English), Hagall (Old Norse) Cut the two vertical staves first, then the connecting diagonal. The rune gives its name to the whole second aett, which is often called Hagal's Aett after it. In some later Norse traditions the shape shifts to a snowflake-like star, but the two-stave form is the Elder Futhark original. ## Hagalaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Hagalaz points at disruption you did not cause and cannot control: a sudden change, a plan falling apart, an external event forcing your hand.** Something in your life is being interrupted from outside, and there is no reasoning with it. Here is the most important thing to understand about this rune, and readers get it wrong constantly: Hagalaz does not mean disaster, and it does not mean punishment. It means the situation is genuinely out of your hands. The useful question it poses is never "how do I stop this," because you cannot. It is "what do I do once the storm has passed." Hail falls, and then it melts. Your work is the cleanup and the regrowth, not the prevention. There is real hope buried in this rune, but it is honest hope, not the easy kind. The same crisis that flattens a situation often clears away what was stagnant, false, or overdue to end. Hagalaz is the storm that breaks the drought. You rarely thank it while it is falling. You sometimes thank it later. **When Hagalaz comes up, ask:** - What is being disrupted that I have been trying to control? - Where am I fighting a change that is already happening? - What might this storm be clearing away that needed to go? - What can I actually do, given that I cannot stop this? ## Why Hagalaz Has No Reversed Meaning **Hagalaz cannot be reversed.** Its shape is vertically symmetrical, the same when you turn it upside down, so there is no inverted Hagalaz to read. This fits the rune's meaning almost too well. Hail falls the same way no matter how you turn it, and a disruption from outside does not soften because you would prefer it to. Hagalaz is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Gebo, and Jera. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes tell you what the disruption concerns and how it might resolve, but Hagalaz itself has only one face: the storm, plain and unavoidable. Some readers speak of Hagalaz "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading pulled from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at catastrophe, natural disaster, or loss without renewal. But there is no literal reversed Hagalaz. The rune that means uncontrollable force is, appropriately, one you cannot turn around. ## Hagalaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Hagalaz is saying depending on what you asked. Because Hagalaz does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: the disruption is real, and the question is how you meet it. ### Love and Relationships The disruptionAn upheaval you did not choose: a sudden change, a conflict that erupts from nowhere, an outside event that shakes the relationship. Hagalaz does not predict a breakup, but it does say a storm is passing through, and pretending otherwise will not help. The workRide it out and see what remains. Hagalaz often clears away what was already unstable. If a relationship survives the storm, it is stronger for it; if it does not, the storm revealed what was not solid. Focus on what you can do, not on stopping the weather. ### Work and Money The disruptionA sudden setback, a project derailed, a job or plan upended by forces outside you: a layoff, a market shift, a cancelled deal. Hagalaz says the interruption is real and largely beyond your control. The workSalvage and rebuild. Do not pour energy into preventing what has already happened. Instead ask what the disruption cleared away, and what you can construct on the newly open ground. Many fresh starts begin with a Hagalaz that felt like a catastrophe. ### Inner Life The disruptionAn inner upheaval: a belief collapsing, an identity cracking, a sudden loss of certainty. Hagalaz can mark the moment a structure you lived inside stops holding. The workLet the false structure fall. Hagalaz inner-work is about surviving the collapse of something that could not last, and noticing what remains standing when it is over. What survives the storm is what was actually true. ### Yes or No The answerNot as things stand. Hagalaz suggests forces beyond your control are about to reshape the situation, so a clean yes or no is not available yet. The counselWait for the storm to pass before you decide. Whatever you asked about is about to change shape. Ask again once the ground has settled. ### The Action to Take Stop trying to stop it. Whatever you asked about, Hagalaz is telling you the disruption is outside your control, and your energy is better spent on response than prevention. Name the thing you cannot change, and let go of the fight to change it. Then turn to what you actually can do: brace, salvage, and watch for what the storm clears away. The hope in this rune is real, but it lives on the far side of the weather, not in holding the weather off. ## Hagalaz in Norse Lore Hagalaz opens the second aett, and that placement is the key to reading it. The first aett, Freyr's, is the world of human life: wealth, strength, love, joy. The second aett belongs to forces larger than any person, the powers that shape a life from outside, and it fittingly begins with the sky itself turning violent. After the hard-won contentment of Wunjo, Hagalaz is the reminder that no settled world stays settled. The rune sits close to the Norse concept of *wyrd*, the vast web of fate and consequence that runs beneath all things. Hagalaz is fate arriving as weather: the sudden intrusion of forces you did not summon and cannot dismiss. In a worldview where even the gods are bound by fate and move toward Ragnarok, the destined catastrophe that ends and renews the world, Hagalaz carries a cosmic weight. It is disruption as a law of existence, not an accident of it. The rune poems keep it grounded in the plain image of the hailstone. The Old English poem calls hail the whitest of grains, whirled down from heaven, tossed by the wind, and then turned to water, that destruction-and-melting in a single line. The Old Norse poems name it cold grain and a sickness of serpents, harsh and unwelcome. Across all of them, Hagalaz is a hard visitor, but never an endless one. The hail always melts. The field is always watered in the end. ## How to Use Hagalaz in Your Practice Hagalaz is a powerful and serious rune, and most practitioners work with it carefully. It governs disruption, breaking, and the clearing away of what no longer serves, so it is used deliberately and rarely lightly. ### For clearing and breaking patterns When something in your life needs to be broken rather than mended, a stuck situation, a stubborn pattern, a structure that has outlived its use, Hagalaz can be worked as a controlled storm. Name precisely what you are asking to break, and be honest that you are inviting disruption. This is not gentle work. ### For weathering a crisis More often, Hagalaz is worked not to summon the storm but to endure one. As a focus in hard times, it can steady you with its own core truth: the hail is finite, and the field it ruins is the field it waters. Keep it near you as a reminder that the disruption will pass and the ground will reopen. ### In a bind rune Hagalaz is volatile, so it is used in bind runes with care. It pairs with [Nauthiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/nauthiz-rune/) and [Isa](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/), the other two runes of hardship in its aett, in the well-known combination worked for endurance through difficulty. Keep any bind rune with Hagalaz simple and its purpose unmistakable. ### A note of caution Hagalaz is not a rune to work in anger or on a whim. Its force is real and, by its nature, hard to control once set loose. Approach it when you are calm and clear about why you are inviting disruption, and always with respect for what a storm can do. ## Hagalaz Rune Tattoos Hagalaz is chosen as a tattoo for transformation, resilience, and surviving hardship, often by people who have come through a storm and want to mark it. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means disruption, not simple strength.** Hagalaz is a powerful symbol of destruction-and-renewal, of the crisis that clears the way, but it is genuinely about upheaval, not easy triumph. Worn knowingly, it is a striking mark of having endured and been remade. Just be sure that is the meaning you want to carry. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Hagalaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Hagalaz ### What does the Hagalaz rune mean? Hagalaz means hail, and by extension disruption, uncontrolled change, and crisis that clears the ground. It is the ninth rune of the Elder Futhark, the first of the second aett, and carries the sound H. Like hail, it destroys and then waters: the same event that flattens a situation often clears the way for new growth. ### Is Hagalaz a bad rune? No, though it is a hard one. Hagalaz signals disruption beyond your control, which is uncomfortable, but not disaster or punishment. Its deeper meaning is renewal: the storm that breaks a situation open often clears away what was stagnant and makes room for something new. ### Can Hagalaz be reversed? No. Hagalaz is vertically symmetrical, identical when turned upside down, so it has no reversed position. This suits its meaning: an uncontrollable disruption does not soften just because you would prefer it to. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Hagalaz? HA-ga-lahz. It is also called Haegl in Old English and Hagall in Old Norse, both meaning hail. ### What is Hagal's Aett? The second group of eight runes in the Elder Futhark, named after Hagalaz, its first rune. It is the aett of forces beyond human control, running from Hagalaz through Sowilo, and it is often considered the most challenging of the three families. ## Keep Going Hagalaz is one of twenty-four, and it opens the second aett. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hagalaz-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Hagalaz comes [Wunjo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/), the joy that closes the settled first aett; Hagalaz is the storm that tests it. After it comes [Nauthiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/nauthiz-rune/), need, where sudden disruption gives way to the slower hardship of constraint. The hail is the whitest of grains, the old poem says, and then it turns to water. Hagalaz asks what your storm might be watering, once it finally melts. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Nauthiz Rune Meaning: Need, Endurance & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/nauthiz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Nauthiz is the tenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of need. Not want, not wish, but need: the hard constraint, the thing you lack, the friction of a life pressing against its limits. After the sudden storm of Hagalaz comes this slower, grinding hardship, and hidden inside it, the spark that friction makes. If Nauthiz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Nauthiz Rune? **Nauthiz (ᚾ) is the tenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means need or necessity, and it represents constraint, hardship, endurance, and the lessons that scarcity teaches.** It carries the sound N, and it is pronounced *NOW-theez*. The name is the ancestor of words about need and distress across the Germanic languages, and the rune poems do not soften it. The Old English poem calls need oppressive on the heart, yet says it can become, for the children of men, a help and a healing if they heed it in time. That double note is the whole rune: hardship that hurts, and hardship that teaches. Look at the shape and you find the lesson literally built in. Two sticks crossed is exactly how you make fire by friction, a bow drill, a fire-starter. Nauthiz is the rune of limitation, and it insists that limitation is where the spark comes from. Need is uncomfortable. It is also generative. Necessity, as the saying goes, is the mother of invention, and this is its rune. ## The Nauthiz Symbol Nauthiz is drawn as a single vertical stave crossed near its middle by one short diagonal stroke, like a stick bent under pressure, or the crossed sticks of a fire drill. - **Sound value:** N - **Pronunciation:** NOW-theez - **Position:** 10th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Need, necessity, distress - **Also called:** Nyd (Old English), Naudh or Naud (Old Norse) Cut the vertical stave first, then the single crossing diagonal. That crossing stroke is the constraint itself, the bind on the line, and also the friction stick that makes fire. The whole meaning of the rune is in that one crossed point. ## Nauthiz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Nauthiz points at a constraint: not enough time, money, options, freedom, or support.** A hard limit you have to work inside of. A period of scarcity or restriction. The discipline and endurance that difficult circumstances demand. The most useful thing Nauthiz does in a reading is name the shortage. It rarely deals in vague unease; it points at a specific thing you are short of, and it asks you to say it plainly, out loud. What, exactly, is missing here? Once you can name the constraint, you can work with it, and most of the time the task is to work with it rather than to pretend it away. But Nauthiz is not only hardship. Its deeper teaching is that need clarifies. Constraint strips away the inessential and shows you what actually matters, what you are truly made of, what you can do without. The friction is real, and the friction is also where the spark lives. Nauthiz asks you to endure the limitation long enough to learn what it is teaching. **When Nauthiz comes up, ask:** - What exactly am I short of here? Name it plainly. - What is this constraint trying to teach me? - What becomes clear now that I cannot have everything I want? - Where do I need patience and endurance rather than force? ## Nauthiz Reversed **Reversed, Nauthiz points at deepened hardship, denial of what you need, or refusing the lesson the constraint is teaching.** Digging the hole deeper. Pretending you are fine when you are not. Refusing to ask for help, or refusing to admit what is actually missing. It can also mean need turned self-destructive: desperation, poor choices made under pressure, or a scarcity mindset that persists long after the actual scarcity has passed. Where upright Nauthiz asks you to work with your limits, reversed Nauthiz is the refusal to acknowledge them at all. Reversed Nauthiz often points at avoidance. There is a real need going unmet, and the harm is coming less from the need itself than from the effort spent denying it. The reading is asking you to stop, name the shortage honestly, and stop making it worse by pretending it is not there. ## Nauthiz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Nauthiz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightA need in the relationship, or a constraint on it. Nauthiz in a love reading often points to something missing, an unmet need, a lack of time or freedom, a difficult patch requiring patience. Named honestly and worked through, the constraint can strengthen a bond. It asks what you and the other person actually need, and whether it is being said. ReversedNeediness, denial, or making things worse. Reversed here can mean clinging out of fear, refusing to voice a real need, or staying in a situation out of scarcity rather than choice. It warns against desperation-driven decisions. ### Work and Money UprightConstraint and the discipline to work within it. Nauthiz often marks a lean stretch, limited resources, or a hard period that demands endurance. It is not defeat; it is the call to make do, prioritize ruthlessly, and let necessity sharpen your focus. Many strong things are built under exactly this pressure. ReversedDenial or deepening trouble. Overspending against a real shortage, ignoring a problem that needs facing, or a scarcity mindset that sabotages good decisions. It asks you to face the numbers honestly before they worsen. ### Inner Life UprightWhat your limits are teaching you. Nauthiz asks you to sit with a constraint long enough to learn from it, to discover what you truly need versus what you merely want. It often shows up when hardship is clarifying something important about your life. ReversedAvoidance and self-denial. Reversed Nauthiz can mean refusing to admit what you need, numbing the discomfort instead of learning from it, or a fear of scarcity that outlives the scarcity itself. ### Yes or No UprightNot easily, and not without work. Nauthiz rarely gives a clean yes; it says the path runs through constraint and will demand patience and endurance to reach. ReversedNo, or not until you face what you are avoiding. The obstacle is being made worse by denial. Address the real need first. ### The Action to Take Name the shortage out loud. Whatever you asked about, Nauthiz is pointing at a specific thing you lack, and the first real move is to stop being vague about it: not enough money, time, help, freedom, rest, say which. Once it is named, you can work with it, and working with a constraint almost always beats pretending it is not there. If a reversal, the action is even more direct: notice where you are deepening the hole through denial, and stop digging. ## Nauthiz in Norse Lore Nauthiz sits at the heart of Hagal's Aett, the aett of forces beyond human control, and it is bound up with the Norse understanding of *need* as something almost sacred, a power in its own right. To be in need was to be tested by fate, and how you met that test was a measure of your worth. The Norse did not romanticize hardship, but they respected it as a teacher, and Nauthiz carries that respect. The rune has a strong link to the **Norns**, the three women who sit at the roots of Yggdrasil and shape the fate of gods and humans alike. One of them, Skuld, is associated with necessity and with what must be, the debts of fate that come due whether you are ready or not. Nauthiz is need as fate imposes it, the constraint written into your life that you did not choose and must nonetheless meet. The rune poems all carry the same hard-but-hopeful note. The Old English poem calls need constricting on the heart, yet a source of help and healing to those who heed it in time. The Norse poems are bleaker, tying need to the hard labor of a bondmaid and to work done in the cold, but even there the sense is of hardship endured and survived. Across all of them, Nauthiz is need that hurts and need that forges. The fire, after all, is made by the friction. ## How to Use Nauthiz in Your Practice Nauthiz is a serious rune, worked with care and usually with a clear purpose. It governs constraint, endurance, and the discipline that hardship demands, so it is used deliberately rather than casually. ### For endurance through hardship When you are in a difficult stretch and need the strength to see it through, Nauthiz is a fitting focus. It does not promise to remove the hardship; it lends the endurance to survive it and the clarity to learn from it. Keep it near you as a reminder that the friction is also making a spark. ### To meet a genuine need Because Nauthiz names necessity itself, it can be worked to focus intention on a real and specific need, not a want, but something you truly lack and must have. Name the need plainly and honestly; this rune has no patience for vagueness or greed dressed up as necessity. ### In a bind rune Nauthiz forms part of the well-known endurance combination with [Hagalaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hagalaz-rune/) and [Isa](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/), the three runes of hardship in its aett, worked together for strength through a hard passage. It also pairs with [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) when constraint needs raw power to push through it. Keep bind runes simple and their purpose clear. ### For discipline and focus Nauthiz is well suited to work about restraint and self-discipline, the deliberate acceptance of a limit in order to grow stronger within it. Use it when the goal is to build endurance, break a dependency, or let a chosen constraint sharpen your focus. ## Nauthiz Rune Tattoos Nauthiz is chosen as a tattoo for resilience, endurance, and the strength found in hardship, often by people who have survived a hard passage and want to honor it. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means need, not simple strength.** Nauthiz is a powerful symbol of endurance, but its real meaning runs through constraint and lack, the fire made by friction, not effortless power. Worn knowingly, it is a meaningful mark of hardship met and survived. Just be sure that harder-edged meaning is the one you want to carry. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Nauthiz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Nauthiz ### What does the Nauthiz rune mean? Nauthiz means need or necessity, and by extension constraint, hardship, endurance, and the lessons that scarcity teaches. It is the tenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound N. Its shape recalls the crossed sticks of a fire drill, a reminder that friction and need are what make the spark. ### Is Nauthiz a negative rune? It is a hard rune, but not a purely negative one. Nauthiz points at real constraint and hardship, which is uncomfortable, but its deeper teaching is that necessity clarifies and strengthens. The friction that hurts is also the friction that makes fire. ### What does Nauthiz reversed mean? Deepened hardship, denial of what you need, or refusing the lesson the constraint is teaching. It often points at avoidance: a real need going unmet, made worse by the effort of pretending it is not there. ### How do you pronounce Nauthiz? NOW-theez, with the "th" as in "the." It is also called Nyd in Old English and Naudh in Old Norse, both meaning need. ### Why does Nauthiz relate to fire? Its shape, two crossed sticks, mirrors a fire drill, the tool that makes fire by friction. This is the rune's central image: need and constraint create friction, and friction creates the spark. Necessity is generative as well as painful. ## Keep Going Nauthiz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Nauthiz with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=nauthiz-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. Before Nauthiz comes [Hagalaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hagalaz-rune/), the sudden storm; Nauthiz is the slower hardship of constraint that follows it. After it comes [Isa](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/), ice, where need and friction give way to stillness and the frozen pause. Need is oppressive on the heart, the old poem says, and yet a help and a healing to those who heed it in time. Nauthiz asks what your constraint is trying to teach you, if you will only name it. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Isa Rune Meaning: Ice, Stillness & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Isa is the eleventh rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the simplest shape in the whole row: a single vertical line. One clean stroke. It is also one of the heaviest runes to draw, because what that single line means is ice: stillness, stasis, the held breath, the moment when everything stops and pushing will not help. If Isa turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Isa Rune? **Isa (ᛁ) is the eleventh rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means ice, and it represents stillness, stasis, pause, and clarity.** It carries the sound I, and it is pronounced *EE-sah*. You will also see it called **Isaz**, the reconstructed Proto-Germanic form of the name. Ice is the perfect image for this rune, and the rune poems know it. They admire ice and warn about it in the same breath: the Old English poem calls it very cold and slippery, glass-clear and gem-bright, a floor made by the frost, fair to look upon. Beautiful, and treacherous. Ice is water that has stopped moving. It is clear enough to see straight through, and solid enough to stand on, and cold enough to kill. So Isa is the rune of the great pause. When it appears, something is frozen: a situation, a feeling, a plan, a person. Movement has stopped, and force will not restart it. This is not always comfortable, but it is not always bad, either. Ice preserves. Ice makes still water visible. Sometimes the most honest thing a reading can tell you is simply: not yet. ## The Isa Symbol Isa is drawn as a single straight vertical line, and nothing else. It is the most minimal rune in the futhark. - **Sound value:** I - **Pronunciation:** EE-sah - **Position:** 11th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Ice - **Also called:** Is (Old English and Old Norse), Isaz (Proto-Germanic) A single clean cut, top to bottom. The vertical stroke is the backbone of nearly every other rune in the futhark, which gives Isa a quiet significance: it is the still line that all the others build upon. Simple to carve, and heavy to receive. ## Isa Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Isa points at a pause: something is frozen, and pushing will not change it.** A situation on hold. A plan that has stalled. A feeling that has gone cold. A moment of waiting, whether you chose it or not. Here is the most useful thing Isa does in a reading: it tells you plainly to stop. If you asked about timing, the answer is wait. If you asked whether to force something, the answer is no. Isa is the closest the runes come to saying *not yet*, and that is genuine information, not a non-answer. Most of the frustration people feel with this rune comes from refusing to hear it and trying to push against ice. But Isa is not only obstruction. Ice preserves what it holds, and stillness makes things clear. A frozen situation is a chance to see what is actually there, to stop stirring the water and let it settle until you can see the bottom. When Isa appears, the work is often to be still, to observe, and to wait for the thaw rather than to hack at the ice. Clarity comes from the stopping. **When Isa comes up, ask:** - What am I trying to force that simply will not move right now? - What becomes clear if I stop stirring and let things settle? - Where do I need patience instead of effort? - What is this pause preserving, or protecting? ## Why Isa Has No Reversed Meaning **Isa cannot be reversed.** It is a single vertical line, identical no matter which way you turn it, so there is no inverted Isa to read. This suits the rune's meaning almost perfectly. Ice is ice. Stillness has no upside-down. A thing that has stopped is simply stopped. Isa is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Gebo, Jera, and Hagalaz. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes tell you what is frozen and hint at when the thaw might come, but Isa itself has only one face: the pause, plain and unmoving. Some readers work with a concept of Isa "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at stagnation that has curdled, emotional coldness, a freeze that has gone on too long, or an ego frozen shut. But there is no literal reversed Isa. The rune of stillness, fittingly, does not turn at all. ## Isa Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Isa is saying depending on what you asked. Because Isa does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: something is frozen, and the question is whether the stillness is preserving or obstructing. ### Love and Relationships The stillnessA relationship on pause or a feeling gone cold. Isa in a love reading often means a frozen moment: a connection stalled, an emotional distance, a situation that is not moving forward no matter how you push. It is rarely the answer people want, but it is honest. Sometimes it also means a necessary cooling-off, a pause that protects. The workDo not force the thaw. Isa counsels patience: let the situation settle, see it clearly, and wait for movement rather than manufacturing it. If the freeze is protecting you from a decision made in heat, that is worth honoring too. ### Work and Money The stillnessA stalled project, a frozen negotiation, a career on hold. Isa says the situation is not moving, and effort spent pushing will mostly be wasted. A plan may be stuck for reasons outside your control, or simply not ready. The workWait, and use the stillness to see clearly. Isa is a good time to review, plan, and prepare rather than launch. Forcing progress against a frozen situation tends to exhaust you without moving anything. Let the thaw set the timing. ### Inner Life The stillnessA frozen feeling, or a needed inner pause. Isa can mark emotional numbness, a sense of being stuck, or a deliberate stillness that lets clarity form. It often shows up when the honest task is to stop and be quiet rather than to act. The workLet the water settle until you can see the bottom. Isa inner-work is about stillness as a tool: not forcing an answer, but growing quiet enough to notice the one that is already there. What is frozen is also being preserved until you are ready. ### Yes or No The answerNot now. Isa is the clearest "wait" in the futhark. It rarely means no forever; it means the situation is frozen and this is not the moment. The counselAsk again after the thaw. Whatever you asked about is on hold, and pushing will not change that. Let time and stillness do their work first. ### The Action to Take Stop pushing. Whatever you asked about, Isa is telling you the situation is frozen and force will not move it, so the real action is, unusually, to stop acting. Set down the effort you have been pouring into something that will not budge, and let it be still. Then use the stillness: watch, wait, and let the water settle until you can see clearly. The thaw will come on its own schedule, and clarity almost always arrives before movement does. ## Isa in Norse Lore Isa reaches back to the very beginning of the Norse cosmos. Before the world existed there was **Niflheim**, the realm of ice and mist, and to its south **Muspelheim**, the realm of fire. Between them lay the great void, Ginnungagap, and it was where the ice of Niflheim met the heat of Muspelheim that the first drops thawed and the first being, the giant Ymir, took shape. Ice, in the Norse imagination, is not merely cold and dead; it is one of the two primal materials from which everything was made. That gives Isa a deeper resonance than simple obstruction. Ice is the raw, potential state, the stillness before creation, the held pause out of which movement is eventually born. To sit in Isa's stillness is to sit close to that primal quiet, the frozen moment before the thaw that starts the world turning again. The rune poems keep it vivid and double-edged. The Old English poem praises ice as glass-clear, gem-bright, a beautiful floor made by frost, admiring and cautious at once. The Old Norse poems call it the bark of rivers, the roof of the waves, a danger to doomed men, respecting its power to both bridge and betray. Across all of them, Isa is beautiful, still, and not to be trusted lightly. The ice that lets you cross the river is the same ice that can give way beneath you. ## How to Use Isa in Your Practice Isa is a rune of stillness, and it is worked accordingly, quietly, and with patience. It governs pause, preservation, and the clarity that comes from stopping, so it is used to still rather than to stir. ### To pause or halt something When a situation is spinning too fast, or a harmful pattern needs stopping, Isa can be worked to freeze it in place, to buy stillness and time. Carve or draw it to slow a runaway situation, and name what you are asking to hold still. It is the rune of the deliberate pause. ### For clarity and focus Because stillness makes things clear, Isa is a fine focus for meditation, reflection, and any work that needs a quiet mind. Use it when you want to stop the churn and let the water settle, to see a situation as it truly is rather than as your agitation paints it. ### In a bind rune Isa completes the endurance combination with [Hagalaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hagalaz-rune/) and [Nauthiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/nauthiz-rune/), the three runes of hardship in its aett, worked together for strength and stillness through a hard passage. Isa also lends steadiness to more volatile runes in a bind, though its freezing nature means it should be used thoughtfully, since it can hold back as easily as it can steady. ### A note of caution Isa freezes whatever it touches, which makes it powerful and a little indiscriminate. Used carelessly, it can stall what you meant to keep moving or preserve what you meant to release. Work it when stillness is genuinely what you want, and be clear about exactly what you are asking to hold still. ## Isa Rune Tattoos Isa is chosen as a tattoo for stillness, clarity, patience, and inner focus, and its clean single line makes it one of the most minimal and elegant runes to wear. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means stillness, not just simplicity.** Isa's single stroke is beautifully spare, but its meaning is the frozen pause: stasis, waiting, the held breath. Worn knowingly, it is a lovely mark of patience, clarity, and self-possession. Just be sure that the stillness it signifies is the meaning you want, rather than choosing it only for the clean shape. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Isa is not among the most heavily appropriated, its single vertical line is simple enough that it can appear in other contexts, so it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Isa ### What does the Isa rune mean? Isa means ice, and by extension stillness, stasis, pause, and clarity. It is the eleventh rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound I. Like ice, it stops movement and makes things clear: a frozen situation you cannot force, and a stillness in which you can finally see. ### Is Isa a bad rune? No, though it is often unwelcome. Isa signals a pause or a freeze, which can be frustrating, but it is not disaster. Its deeper value is clarity: stillness lets the water settle so you can see what is actually there, and its "wait" is real, useful information. ### Can Isa be reversed? No. Isa is a single vertical line, identical when turned any way, so it has no reversed position. This fits its meaning: stillness has no upside-down. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Isa? EE-sah. It is also called Is in Old English and Old Norse, and Isaz in reconstructed Proto-Germanic, all meaning ice. ### What is the difference between Isa and Isaz? They are the same rune. Isa is the commonly used name; Isaz is the reconstructed Proto-Germanic form. Both refer to the eleventh rune of the Elder Futhark, meaning ice. ## Keep Going Isa is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Isa with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=isa-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. Before Isa comes [Nauthiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/nauthiz-rune/), the friction of need; Isa is the freeze that stills even that. After it comes [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/), the harvest, where the long stillness finally breaks and the year turns toward its reward. Ice is glass-clear and gem-bright, the old poem says, a fair floor made by the frost. Isa asks what becomes clear when you finally stop moving. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Jera Rune Meaning: Harvest, Right Timing & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Jera is the twelfth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is where the hard second aett finally turns toward reward. After the storm of Hagalaz, the need of Nauthiz, and the freeze of Isa comes the harvest: the good year, the crop coming in, the payoff that arrives exactly when it is ready and not one day sooner. If Jera turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Jera Rune? **Jera (ᛃ) is the twelfth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means year or harvest, and it represents cycles, right timing, reward earned, and the turning of the seasons.** It carries the sound J or Y, and it is pronounced *YARE-ah*. The name is the ancestor of the English word *year*, and its meaning is bound up with the agricultural cycle: not just any year, but the good year, the fruitful season, the harvest that rewards a year of labor. The Old English rune poem calls it a joy to men when the earth gives up her bright fruits, blessed by the gods. Jera is the crop coming in. That gives the rune its two inseparable ideas: cycles and timing. A harvest cannot be rushed. You plant, you tend, you wait through the seasons, and the reward arrives on the year's schedule, not yours. Jera is the promise that cycles complete and effort bears fruit, and the reminder that it happens in its own time. It is patience and reward, cause and effect, held together in the turning of the wheel. ## The Jera Symbol Jera is drawn as two small angular chevrons set apart from each other, one above and one below, each opening toward the other, like two halves of a wheel caught mid-turn without quite touching. - **Sound value:** J / Y - **Pronunciation:** YARE-ah - **Position:** 12th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Year, harvest, good season - **Also called:** Ger or Gear (Old English), Ar (Old Norse) The two interlocking pieces suggest movement, a wheel turning, the seasons circling from planting to harvest and around again. Notably, the two halves do not touch: the cycle is always in motion, never sealed shut, always turning toward the next season. ## Jera Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Jera points at timing and results: something you set in motion earlier is coming due.** A payoff. A harvest. A cycle completing. A reward that arrives on its own schedule after a period of patient work. Jera is one of the most reassuring runes in the futhark, but its reassurance comes with a condition: right timing. It says the reward is coming, and it says you cannot rush it. If you asked whether your effort will pay off, Jera is a yes. If you asked whether it will pay off *now*, Jera is more likely a "when it is ready." The rune is about the lag between planting and harvest, and it counsels patience with that lag rather than force against it. There is a quiet justice in Jera, too. It is a rune of cause and effect, of reaping what was sown. What you planted is coming in, and so is what you neglected. The harvest reflects the work, honestly and without drama. When Jera appears, it often affirms that things are unfolding as they should, on time, in proportion to what went before. **When Jera comes up, ask:** - What did I set in motion earlier that is now coming due? - Where am I trying to rush a result that needs more time? - What am I harvesting, and does it match what I planted? - What needs patient tending rather than force right now? ## Why Jera Has No Reversed Meaning **Jera cannot be reversed.** Its two-part shape is symmetrical: turned upside down, it reads the same. So there is no inverted Jera. This fits the rune beautifully. The year turns regardless of which way you face it, and a cycle in motion cannot be flipped into its opposite. The seasons come whether or not you are ready for them. Jera is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Gebo, and Hagalaz. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes color what the harvest concerns and how ripe it is, but Jera itself has only one face: the turning wheel, the reward that comes in its time. Some readers work with a concept of Jera "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at a bad harvest, a cycle stuck or repeating, delay, or effort that has not yet borne fruit. But there is no literal reversed Jera. The rune of the turning year, fittingly, only ever moves forward. ## Jera Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Jera is saying depending on what you asked. Because Jera does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: the harvest is coming, and the question is whether it is ripe yet. ### Love and Relationships The harvestA relationship reaching a natural stage after patient tending. Jera in a love reading often means the payoff of work already done: a bond deepening in its own time, a cycle completing, a reward for patience. It favors relationships allowed to grow at their proper pace rather than forced. The timingDo not rush it. If a relationship feels slow, Jera says the season is not yet ripe, not that it will not come. And if things are coming to fruition, know that they reflect what was genuinely planted. Honest tending yields an honest harvest. ### Work and Money The harvestA payoff arriving after sustained effort. Jera strongly favors work that has been building over time: a project coming to fruition, an investment maturing, recognition earned. It is one of the better runes for questions about whether labor will be rewarded. The answer is yes, in time. The timingPatience over force. If results feel slow, Jera says the cycle is not complete, not that it has failed. Keep tending. Trying to harvest early tends to spoil the crop; let the work ripen to its natural payoff. ### Inner Life The harvestGrowth reaching fruition, and reaping what you have sown in yourself. Jera asks you to notice the cycles in your own life and trust their timing. It often shows up when patient inner work is finally bearing fruit, or when a season of your life is turning. The timingTrust the process and its pace. Jera inner-work is about honoring natural cycles rather than forcing growth, and about accepting that the harvest, good or lean, reflects the work that went before. Let the season turn. ### Yes or No The answerYes, in time. Jera is favorable, especially for anything involving patience, growth, or a payoff you have worked toward. The reward is coming on its own schedule. The counselYes, but not immediately. Whatever you asked about needs the cycle to complete. Do not force the timing; let the harvest ripen. ### The Action to Take Keep tending, and let the timing be. Whatever you asked about, Jera is telling you a reward is genuinely coming and cannot be rushed, so the real action is patient continuation, not a push for early results. Name what you planted and keep caring for it. If something feels slow, that is the season, not a failure. And take an honest look at the harvest coming in: it reflects the work that went before, which is worth knowing for the next planting. ## Jera in Norse Lore Jera is closely tied to **Freyr**, the god of fertility, sunshine, and the harvest, and one of the most beloved deities of the Norse world. Freyr governs the fruitfulness of the land, the good season, the peace and plenty that let crops ripen and people prosper. Jera is his rune in spirit: the earthly reward of a fertile, well-ordered year, the harvest he blesses. The rune sits within the Norse understanding of time as cyclical rather than merely linear. The year turns through its seasons, the world itself moves through great cycles of creation and destruction, and even Ragnarok, the end of the world, is followed by renewal and a new green earth rising from the sea. Jera carries that worldview in miniature: every ending feeds a beginning, every winter turns toward a spring, and the wheel keeps turning. It is a deeply hopeful rune, but its hope is grounded in patience, in the certainty that the cycle will come round. The rune poems are warm about it, which is rare in this hard aett. The Old English poem calls the harvest a joy to men when the earth, blessed, brings forth her bright fruits. The Old Norse poems name it *ar*, plenty, a good and generous season. Jera is the reward at the far side of the second aett's hardships: after hail, need, and ice, the crop finally comes in. ## How to Use Jera in Your Practice Jera is a favored rune for work involving harvest, reward, patience, and the completion of cycles. It is the rune of the good year, so use it wherever you are working toward a payoff that needs time to ripen. ### For bringing efforts to fruition When you have done the work and want it to bear fruit, Jera is a fitting focus for the harvest. Carve or draw it to encourage a project, an investment, or a long effort toward its natural completion, and name what you are asking to ripen. It does not force results; it supports their coming in due season. ### For prosperity and abundance As a harvest rune tied to Freyr, Jera is a classic choice in prosperity and fertility work, whether the fertility you seek is of the land, a project, or a life. Work it to invite the good year, the fruitful season, the reward that follows honest labor. ### In a bind rune Jera pairs with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for wealth that ripens over time, with [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) for growth brought to fruition, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for a harvest ripened by the sun. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For patience and right timing Because Jera governs the turning of the year, it is a good focus when you need to make peace with timing you cannot control, to trust that a cycle will complete and a reward will come in its season. Use it to steady an impatient heart and remember that some things simply take a year to grow. ## Jera Rune Tattoos Jera is chosen as a tattoo for harvest, abundance, patience, and the rewards of hard work, often by people marking a cycle completed or a payoff earned. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means reward in due time, not instant gain.** Jera is a beautiful symbol of prosperity and completion, but its real meaning includes patience: the harvest that comes on the year's schedule, after the tending. Worn knowingly, it is a lovely mark of earned reward and trust in natural timing, richer than a simple "abundance" symbol. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Jera is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Jera ### What does the Jera rune mean? Jera means year or harvest, and by extension cycles, right timing, reward earned, and the turning of the seasons. It is the twelfth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound J or Y. Like a harvest, it promises that effort bears fruit, and that it does so in its own time. ### Is Jera a good rune? Yes, one of the most favorable and reassuring in the set. It signals reward, completion, and the payoff of patient effort. Its one condition is timing: the harvest comes when it is ripe, not when you demand it. ### Can Jera be reversed? No. Jera is symmetrical, reading the same upside down, so it has no reversed position. This fits its meaning: the year turns regardless of how you face it. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Jera? YARE-ah, with the J sounding like a Y. It is also called Ger or Gear in Old English and Ar in Old Norse, all meaning year or harvest. ### Is Jera a prosperity rune? Yes. As the harvest rune tied to the fertility god Freyr, Jera is a classic choice for prosperity and abundance work, especially for rewards that grow over time and come to fruition in their season. ## Keep Going Jera is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=jera-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Jera comes [Isa](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/), the long stillness of ice; Jera is the thaw that follows, the year turning at last toward harvest. After it comes [Eihwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/), the yew tree, the world axis rooted in death and endurance. The harvest is a joy to men when the earth brings forth her bright fruits, the old poem says. Jera asks what you planted, and whether you can trust it to come in its season. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Eihwaz Rune Meaning: The Yew Tree, Endurance & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Eihwaz is the thirteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it stands at the center of the whole row like a spine. It is the yew tree: the graveyard tree, the poison tree, the tree that lives for thousands of years and regenerates from its own decay. It is the world axis, roots in the underworld and crown in the sky, and you somewhere in the middle. If Eihwaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Eihwaz Rune? **Eihwaz (ᛇ) is the thirteenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means yew tree, and it represents endurance, the world axis, death and return, and the deep root that holds through everything.** It carries a sound like a hard "ei" or a Germanic long vowel, and it is pronounced *AY-wahz* or *EYE-wahz*. The yew is the key to the whole rune, and it is an extraordinary tree. It is poisonous in nearly every part, from needle to seed. It lives for thousands of years, longer than almost any other tree in Europe. And it regenerates from its own decay: as the trunk hollows and rots, it drops branches that root in the ground and become new trunks, so that a single yew can effectively live forever, dying and renewing in the same body. For the Northern peoples, the yew was the tree of the graveyard and the threshold, planted where the living meet the dead. So Eihwaz is the rune of endurance through what should have killed you, of the axis that runs from death to life and back, and of the strange immortality that comes from being willing to let parts of yourself die. Many believe the yew, not the ash, was the original World Tree, Yggdrasil, the tree Odin hung upon. Eihwaz is the vertical line that connects all the worlds. ## The Eihwaz Symbol Eihwaz is drawn as a vertical stave with a short stroke angling up from the top and another angling down from the bottom, on opposite sides, giving the rune a subtle S-like lean while remaining rooted on its central axis. - **Sound value:** A close vowel, often rendered "ei" or the sound of the yew's name (ï / æ) - **Pronunciation:** AY-wahz or EYE-wahz - **Position:** 13th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Yew tree - **Also called:** Eoh or Yr (Old English), Yr (Old Norse), Eihaz (reconstructed) The two opposite-facing hooks, one reaching up, one reaching down, express the rune's whole nature: a single trunk connecting what is above to what is below, the crown in the light and the roots in the dark. It is the most vertical rune in the futhark, an axis more than a picture. ## Eihwaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Eihwaz points at endurance through something difficult, and at an ending that makes room for what is next.** Staying power. A hard transition. The strength to stand through a passage that should have broken you. Letting something die so the rest can go on living. Eihwaz tends to appear in genuinely heavy moments: leaving a job, ending a relationship, closing a chapter, moving through grief or a threshold you cannot go around. It is not a warning, and it is not doom. It is the yew's own message: you can stand in this, you have deeper roots than you think, and something here needs to be released so that you can keep growing. The rune's deepest teaching is about transformation through a kind of death. The yew endures by letting parts of itself rot and fall, and rising again from the same ground. Eihwaz asks what in your life has run its course, what you are being asked to let go of, and what new growth that release will make possible. It is the axis you can hold to while everything around it changes. **When Eihwaz comes up, ask:** - What am I being asked to endure right now, and can I trust my roots to hold? - What in my life has run its course and needs to be released? - What must end here so that something else can begin? - Where do I need to stand as an axis while everything shifts around me? ## Why Eihwaz Has No Reversed Meaning **Eihwaz cannot be reversed.** Turn it upside down and, because its two hooks are placed in rotational symmetry, it reads the same. So there is no inverted Eihwaz. This is fitting for the rune of the world axis: an axis has no upside-down, and the tree that connects the underworld to the heavens runs the same in both directions. The yew's roots and crown are mirror images of one another. Eihwaz is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Jera, and Gebo. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes color what is ending and what is enduring, but Eihwaz itself has only one face: the vertical, the axis, the endurance that holds in every direction. Some readers work with a concept of Eihwaz "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at confusion, weakness at a crucial moment, or an inability to let go of what should end. But there is no literal reversed Eihwaz. The rune of the axis, appropriately, holds firm however you turn it. ## Eihwaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Eihwaz is saying depending on what you asked. Because Eihwaz does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: something is ending or being endured, and the question is whether you can trust the deeper roots to hold. ### Love and Relationships The enduranceA relationship moving through a hard passage or a real transition. Eihwaz in a love reading often means endurance: a bond being tested, a phase ending so a deeper one can begin, or the strength to stand through difficulty together. It can also mark a necessary ending, released so both people can grow. The workTrust the roots, and let what is over be over. If the relationship is enduring a hard stretch, Eihwaz says you have more staying power than you feel. If something has genuinely run its course, the rune asks you to release it with grace rather than clinging past its season. ### Work and Money The enduranceA difficult professional transition, or the endurance to see a hard stretch through. Eihwaz often marks the end of one chapter and the start of another: leaving a role, closing a venture, weathering a lean and testing period. It counsels patience and deep roots over quick escape. The workEndure, or let go, but do not cling. If you are being tested, Eihwaz says you can outlast it. If something needs to end, holding on past its time only delays the new growth. The axis holds while the branches change. ### Inner Life The enduranceA deep inner transformation, often one that feels like a kind of death and rebirth. Eihwaz can mark the ending of an old self, a threshold in grief or growth, the shedding of who you were so who you are becoming can root. It asks you to trust the process even when it is dark. The workLet the old self fall like the yew's dead branches. Eihwaz inner-work is about enduring transformation without fleeing it, and trusting that what dies in you feeds what grows next. Your roots run deeper than the part that is ending. ### Yes or No The answerYes, but through endurance, not ease. Eihwaz says the outcome is reachable if you can stand through a difficult passage and release what needs to end along the way. The counselThe path runs through a transition. Whatever you asked about will likely require you to endure, let go of something, and trust deeper roots. The reward is on the far side of the passage. ### The Action to Take Endure what must be endured, and release what must end. Whatever you asked about, Eihwaz is pointing at a hard passage and a necessary letting-go, and the real work is to stand firm through the one while loosening your grip on the other. Name what you are being asked to survive, and trust that your roots run deeper than it. Then name what has run its course, and let it fall, the way the yew drops its dead branches to grow new ones from the same ground. ## Eihwaz in Norse Lore Eihwaz reaches to the very structure of the Norse cosmos: the World Tree, **Yggdrasil**, the great axis whose roots and branches hold the nine worlds together. Yggdrasil is usually called an ash, but a strong tradition holds that it was a yew, an evergreen that fits the tree's description as ever-living far better than a deciduous ash. Either way, Eihwaz is the rune of that vertical axis, the trunk that connects the underworld of the dead, the middle world of the living, and the upper world of the gods. The rune is bound up with **Odin** and his great sacrifice. To win the runes, Odin hung for nine nights on the windswept tree, pierced by his own spear, given to himself, in the borderland between life and death. Eihwaz is that threshold: the place where death and life meet, where one is undergone in order to gain the other. The yew, the graveyard tree that is also undying, is the perfect emblem of that mystery. The rune poems circle the yew's paradoxes. The Old English poem calls it rough on the outside yet a keeper of the fire, a joy on the land, firm and trustworthy, deep-rooted. The Norse traditions link it to the bow, since yew wood made the finest bows, and so to the reach of life and death across a distance. Across all of them, Eihwaz is the tree that endures: hard, deep-rooted, dealing in both death and long life, standing firm while the seasons turn around it. ## How to Use Eihwaz in Your Practice Eihwaz is a powerful and serious rune, worked for endurance, protection, transformation, and passage between states. It is the world axis and the threshold, so it is used deliberately, often at moments of real transition. ### For endurance and strength When you must stand through a hard passage, Eihwaz is a fitting focus for staying power and deep roots. Carve or draw it to steady yourself through a difficult time, and let it remind you that the yew endures what would kill a lesser tree. It lends the strength to hold, not to escape. ### For protection and warding Yew has long been considered a strongly protective tree, planted at thresholds and in graveyards to guard the boundary between worlds. Eihwaz shares that warding power and is worked as a rune of protection, especially at doorways, endings, and liminal moments when you feel exposed between one state and the next. ### In a bind rune Eihwaz pairs with [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) for deep protection at a threshold, with [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) for the raw strength to endure, and with [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) when an ending needs to feed a new beginning. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For transformation and passage Because Eihwaz governs death-and-return and the axis between worlds, it is fitting in work about deep change, letting an old self die so a new one can grow, or moving consciously through a threshold. Work it when you are ready to endure a real transformation rather than avoid one, with respect for the weight the rune carries. ## Eihwaz Rune Tattoos Eihwaz is chosen as a tattoo for endurance, resilience, transformation, and a connection to the World Tree, often by people who have come through a profound passage and want to honor it. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It carries death as well as endurance.** Eihwaz is a powerful symbol of strength and the world axis, but its meaning genuinely includes death, endings, and the threshold between worlds. That depth is exactly what makes it meaningful for marking a transformation survived, but wear it knowing the full weight of what it signifies, not as a simple "strength" rune. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Eihwaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Eihwaz ### What does the Eihwaz rune mean? Eihwaz means yew tree, and by extension endurance, the world axis, death and return, and deep-rooted strength. It is the thirteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, standing at the center of the row. Like the yew, it endures what would kill a lesser thing and renews itself through its own decay. ### Is Eihwaz connected to Yggdrasil? Yes. Eihwaz is the rune of the world axis, and a strong tradition holds that Yggdrasil, the Norse World Tree, was a yew rather than an ash, since an evergreen better fits its description as ever-living. The rune represents the vertical trunk connecting the worlds, the tree Odin hung upon to win the runes. ### Can Eihwaz be reversed? No. Eihwaz is rotationally symmetrical, reading the same upside down, so it has no reversed position. This fits its meaning as the world axis, which has no upside-down. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Eihwaz? AY-wahz or EYE-wahz. It is also called Eoh or Yr in Old English and Yr in Old Norse. Its sound was a close vowel that no longer maps neatly onto any single English letter. ### Why is Eihwaz associated with death? The yew is the graveyard tree, poisonous and long-lived, planted at the threshold between the living and the dead. Eihwaz carries that association: it is the rune of death and return, of endings that make room for new life, and of the axis running between the underworld and the world above. ## Keep Going Eihwaz is one of twenty-four, standing at the center of the row. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=eihwaz-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Eihwaz comes [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/), the harvest and the turning year; Eihwaz is the deep-rooted tree that endures through all the seasons. After it comes [Perthro](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/perthro-rune/), the lot cup, the mystery of fate and chance drawn from the dark. The yew is rough on the outside and a keeper of the fire, the old poem says, deep-rooted and firm. Eihwaz asks what you can endure, and what you are finally ready to let fall. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Perthro Rune Meaning: The Lot Cup, Mystery & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/perthro-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Perthro is the fourteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the one nobody can translate with certainty, which is a little bit perfect. It is most likely the lot cup, the vessel the runes themselves are shaken from and cast. That makes Perthro the rune of the runes: chance, secrecy, the hidden workings of fate, and everything still gestating in the dark where you cannot yet see it. If Perthro turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Perthro Rune? **Perthro (ᛈ) is the fourteenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is most often read as a lot cup or dice cup, and it represents mystery, chance, fate, and the hidden or unrevealed.** It carries the sound P, and it is pronounced *PER-thro*. You will also see it called **Perth** or **Peorth**. Perthro is famous for being the hardest rune to pin down. Its name has no clear surviving meaning, and scholars have argued for centuries over what it originally denoted. The leading interpretation is a dice cup or lot cup, the vessel from which lots were shaken and cast, and this reading fits the one clue we have: the Old English rune poem places Perthro in the mead hall, among laughing, drinking warriors at their games. A cup of chance, rattled among friends. That uncertainty is not a flaw in the rune; it has become part of its meaning. Perthro is the rune of what cannot be fully known: chance, secrecy, the mechanism of fate itself, and the things hidden in the dark that have not yet come to light. Many readers also connect it to the womb and to gestation, the sense of something forming unseen before it is born. When Perthro appears, something is being decided or developing that you cannot see yet. ## The Perthro Symbol Perthro is drawn as an open, angular cup lying on its side, formed by a vertical stroke with two arms extending to the right, one from the top and one from the bottom, like a vessel tipped to spill its lots. - **Sound value:** P - **Pronunciation:** PER-thro - **Position:** 14th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Uncertain; most likely a lot cup or dice cup - **Also called:** Peorth (Old English), Perth or Pertra (reconstructed) The open cup shape suits the rune's meaning: a vessel that holds the lots and tips them out, spilling chance into the world. Some readers also see the shape as a womb, or as a purse holding hidden contents, both fitting images for the rune of the unrevealed. ## Perthro Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Perthro points at something you cannot see yet: the information is not available, the outcome is not decided, the thing is still hidden.** A secret. An unknown result. Chance at work. A situation still forming in the dark before it comes to light. Here is what makes Perthro genuinely useful in a reading, and unusual: it is the runes admitting the limits of the read. If you asked a direct yes-or-no question and drew Perthro, the honest answer is that it has not been decided yet. That is not a dodge; it is real information. It tells you to stop demanding certainty from a situation that does not yet contain any, and to act on what you can control while the hidden part works itself out. Perthro is also the rune of gestation, of things developing unseen. Something in your life may be forming in the dark, not yet ready to be born or revealed. The rune counsels patience with mystery, a willingness to let the concealed stay concealed until its time, and an openness to chance and to what fate has not yet shown its hand on. **When Perthro comes up, ask:** - What am I trying to know that simply cannot be known yet? - What is developing in the dark, not yet ready to be seen? - Where do I need to make peace with uncertainty and chance? - What secret, my own or another's, is at work in this situation? ## Perthro Reversed **Reversed, Perthro points at stagnation, secrets kept too long, or an unwillingness to face what the cast reveals.** A mystery that has curdled into something withheld. Information hidden past the point of usefulness. A refusal to look at what is actually being shown, or to accept an outcome that chance has already decided. It can also mean bad luck, a run of chance gone against you, or a sense of being stuck while hidden forces work in ways you cannot influence. Where upright Perthro is fertile mystery, the unseen thing forming toward birth, reversed Perthro is the unseen thing that has stalled, soured, or been buried on purpose. Reversed Perthro often asks whether you are the one keeping something in the dark that needs to come to light, a secret held too long, a truth you are refusing to draw from the cup. Sometimes the reading is telling you that the time for concealment has passed, and what has been hidden now needs to be revealed. ## Perthro Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Perthro is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightMystery, chance, or something not yet revealed. Perthro in a love reading often points to an unknown still unfolding: a connection whose outcome is not decided, a secret in play, or feelings developing beneath the surface before they show. It can mark a fateful, chance encounter, or ask you to be patient with what has not yet come to light. ReversedSecrets and things withheld. Reversed here can mean a secret kept too long, a truth being hidden, or an unwillingness to face what the relationship is really showing. It asks whether something needs to be brought into the open. ### Work and Money UprightAn unknown outcome, or a role for chance. Perthro says the result is not yet decided, so a firm prediction is not available. It can point to hidden factors at play, an opportunity still forming, or a situation where luck and timing matter as much as effort. Act on what you control and let the rest develop. ReversedHidden problems or stalled luck. Reversed here can mean concealed information, a run of bad luck, or a situation stuck because something is being withheld. It asks you to uncover what is buried before you can move. ### Inner Life UprightSomething forming in your own depths, not yet ready to surface. Perthro can mark a transformation gestating unseen, an intuition still taking shape, or a mystery in yourself worth sitting with rather than forcing. It favors patience with your own unknowns. ReversedA secret you are keeping from yourself, or a truth you are avoiding. Reversed Perthro can mean something buried that needs to be faced, or an unwillingness to draw the hard lot the cast is offering. ### Yes or No UprightUndecided. Perthro is the clearest "not yet determined" in the futhark. It says the outcome genuinely has not been settled, so ask again when more has come to light. ReversedLeaning no, or blocked by something hidden. Reversed Perthro suggests a concealed obstacle or a run of poor luck. Uncover what is buried before you expect an answer. ### The Action to Take Make peace with not knowing yet, and act on what you can control. Whatever you asked about, Perthro is telling you the key part is still hidden, undecided, or forming in the dark, and demanding certainty from it will only frustrate you. Name what is genuinely unknowable right now and set it down. Then turn to what you can influence while the concealed part works itself out. If a reversal, the action sharpens: find the secret that is stuck, yours or someone else's, and decide whether it is finally time to bring it to light. ## Perthro in Norse Lore Perthro is deeply tied to the Norse understanding of fate, and to the **Norns**, the three great weavers who sit at the roots of Yggdrasil and shape the destiny of gods and humans alike. Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld govern what was, what is, and what must be, and their weaving is the hidden mechanism behind every life. Perthro, the lot cup that spills chance and fate, is the rune closest to their work: the concealed workings of destiny, drawn from the dark like lots from a cup. The rune also connects to the very practice of runic divination. If Perthro is indeed the lot cup, then it is the vessel the runes are cast from, which makes it the rune of the reading itself, the mystery at the heart of the method. To draw Perthro is, in a sense, to draw the act of drawing: chance, fate, and the unknown made into a single stave. Its association with the womb deepens this. In the Norse imagination, fate and birth are intertwined; the Norns were said to attend the birth of a child and lay down its destiny. Perthro as womb is fate gestating, the unborn future forming in the dark, not yet revealed but already taking shape. The Old English rune poem, our one solid clue, keeps it lighter and more social, placing Perthro among warriors laughing over their games in the mead hall, chance as play, fortune rattled in a cup among friends. Mystery and merriment, fate and a game of dice, held together in one unreadable rune. ## How to Use Perthro in Your Practice Perthro is a natural rune for work involving divination, mystery, chance, secrets, and things hidden or gestating. It is the lot cup itself, so it sits close to the heart of runic practice. ### For divination and insight As the rune of the lot cup, Perthro is often invoked in divination itself, a focus for opening to what is hidden and for drawing insight from the unknown. Keep it near your runes as an emblem of the practice, and work it when you are seeking to uncover what has not yet come to light. ### For matters of chance and fate When luck, timing, or fate is in play, Perthro is a fitting focus, an acknowledgment of the forces you cannot control and an opening to fortune. It does not command chance, but it attunes you to it, and to the hidden currents shaping a situation. ### In a bind rune Perthro pairs with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) when a hidden truth needs to be revealed and spoken, with [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) for something gestating toward birth, and with [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) for protection while you work with the unknown. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For what is gestating Because Perthro governs things forming in the dark, it is fitting in work about anything unborn or not yet ready: a project in its secret early stage, a change taking shape unseen, a mystery you are willing to let ripen. Use it to honor the hidden process and to practice patience with what cannot yet be revealed. ## Perthro Rune Tattoos Perthro is chosen as a tattoo for mystery, fate, intuition, and a connection to divination, often by readers and seekers drawn to its air of the hidden and unknown. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is the rune of the unknown itself.** Perthro signifies mystery, chance, and the concealed workings of fate, which makes it a fitting, evocative mark for a diviner or anyone comfortable with uncertainty. Just know that its meaning is genuinely the hidden and the undecided, an embrace of not-knowing rather than a symbol of clarity. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Perthro is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Perthro ### What does the Perthro rune mean? Perthro's original meaning is uncertain, but it is most often read as a lot cup or dice cup, and it represents mystery, chance, fate, and the hidden or unrevealed. It is the fourteenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound P. Fittingly, the rune of the unknown is itself the hardest rune to translate. ### Why is Perthro's meaning uncertain? Its name has no clearly surviving meaning, and the surviving sources give few clues. The leading interpretation, a lot cup, rests largely on the Old English rune poem, which places Perthro among warriors at their games in the mead hall. That uncertainty has become part of the rune's identity as the symbol of mystery itself. ### What does Perthro reversed mean? Stagnation, secrets kept too long, bad luck, or an unwillingness to face what the cast reveals. It can point to something hidden that has soured or stalled, and often asks whether a secret finally needs to be brought to light. ### How do you pronounce Perthro? PER-thro, with the "th" as in "thick." It is also called Peorth in Old English, and you will sometimes see it written as Perth or Pertra. ### Is Perthro connected to divination? Yes, closely. If Perthro is the lot cup, it is the very vessel the runes are cast from, which makes it the rune of divination itself, the mystery at the heart of the practice. It is often associated with fate, chance, and the act of drawing lots. ## Keep Going Perthro is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Perthro with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=perthro-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. Before Perthro comes [Eihwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/), the world axis rooted in death and endurance; Perthro is the mystery drawn from that same deep dark. After it comes [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/), the rune of protection and the raised, warding hand. Perthro belongs where the warriors sit, laughing, over their game, the old poem says, the one clue we have to the most secret rune. Perthro asks what is still hidden in your cup, and whether you can wait for it to be drawn. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Algiz Rune Meaning: Protection, the Elk & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Algiz is the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the one nearly every practitioner reaches for first. It is the great rune of protection: elk antlers, splayed fingers, a figure standing with arms raised. Whatever image you read into it, the message is the same. This is mine. Do not touch it. If Algiz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo or a pendant, everything is below. ## What Is the Algiz Rune? **Algiz (ᛉ) is the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name is linked to the elk and to protection, and it represents warding, sanctuary, defense, and connection to the divine.** It carries a "z" sound, and it is pronounced *AL-yiz* or *AL-giz*. You will also see it called **Elhaz**, an equally common name for the same rune. Algiz is the most important protective rune in the futhark, and its shape has several traditional readings that all point the same way. Some see a pair of elk antlers, the animal's natural defense. Some see a splayed hand held up to stop, or sedge grass, whose sharp edges cut the hand that carelessly grabs it, the image the Old English rune poem uses. And some see a person standing with both arms raised, either warding off a threat or reaching upward to the gods. Every one of those readings says the same thing: *this is protected; keep away*. But Algiz has a second face, and it is what makes the rune more than a simple shield. Those raised arms do not only push away; they also reach up. Algiz is protection *and* connection at once, the ward and the antenna. What guards you is often the very thing that links you to something larger than yourself. ## The Algiz Symbol Algiz is drawn as a vertical stave with two arms branching upward and outward from its top, like elk antlers, an open upraised hand, or a figure with arms lifted to the sky. - **Sound value:** Z (a terminal "z" sound in Proto-Germanic) - **Pronunciation:** AL-yiz or AL-giz - **Position:** 15th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Elk, protection; sedge grass (Old English) - **Also called:** Elhaz (reconstructed), Eolh (Old English), and linked to Yr in later Norse rows The upward-branching arms are the whole identity of the rune, and they carry its double meaning in a single shape: reaching up to the divine and spreading out to ward off harm. Turn the rune upside down and it becomes a downward-pointing form associated with Yr in later traditions, one root of the reversed reading below. ## Algiz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Algiz points at protection and boundaries: something needs guarding, or you already are guarded.** Safety. A boundary that is holding. Help arriving. Good instincts worth trusting. A sense of being watched over, or a call to raise your defenses. Algiz is one of the most reassuring runes to draw. In a reading it often means you are protected, or that protection is available if you claim it, and it asks you to notice where you are vulnerable and what needs shielding. If you asked whether you are safe, or whether to trust your gut, Algiz leans strongly toward yes. Its upright appearance is a green light on your instincts. The rune's deeper layer is that connection to something higher. Algiz is not only a wall; it is a link to the divine, to your higher self, to the protective forces beyond the everyday. When it appears, it can point to spiritual protection and guidance, a reminder that what shields you also connects you, and that raising your defenses and raising your awareness are, in this rune, the same gesture. **When Algiz comes up, ask:** - What in my life needs protecting right now, and from what? - Where should I be raising a boundary I have let slip? - Can I trust my instincts here? (Usually, yes.) - What higher guidance or support is available if I reach for it? ## Algiz Reversed **Reversed, Algiz points at exposure, a boundary that has failed, or protection you are refusing to accept.** Vulnerability. A defense that has slipped. Ignored instincts. A warning sign you are overriding, or help you are too proud or too frightened to take. It can also mean a loss of the connection Algiz upright provides, feeling cut off from guidance, spiritually exposed, or disconnected from the higher support that would steady you. Where upright Algiz is the raised, warding hand, reversed Algiz is the lowered guard and the open flank. Reversed Algiz often asks a pointed question: where have you left yourself unprotected? Sometimes it is an external threat you are not taking seriously. Sometimes it is an instinct you keep talking yourself out of. And sometimes it is help, human or divine, that you keep refusing when accepting it would cost you far less than you fear. ## Algiz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Algiz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightProtection and healthy boundaries in a relationship. Algiz in a love reading often means a bond that shelters you, or a call to guard your own heart and space wisely. It favors relationships where you feel safe, and it can affirm that your instincts about a person, protective or trusting, are worth heeding. ReversedExposure or a failed boundary. Reversed here can mean staying open to someone you should be guarded with, ignoring a warning sign, or letting a healthy boundary collapse. It asks where you have made yourself too vulnerable. ### Work and Money UprightProtection and sound instincts in your affairs. Algiz favors defending your position, setting firm boundaries at work, and trusting your gut on a deal or a decision. It can signal that you are shielded from a risk, or that raising your guard now will serve you well. ReversedAn unguarded position or an ignored warning. Reversed here can mean an unprotected agreement, a risk you are downplaying, or instincts you are overriding for convenience. It asks you to shore up your defenses before you proceed. ### Inner Life UprightSpiritual protection and connection. Algiz is the rune of the link to your higher self and to guidance beyond the everyday. It often shows up when protection and support are genuinely available, and asks whether you are reaching for them and trusting what you sense. ReversedFeeling exposed or cut off. Reversed Algiz can mean spiritual disconnection, a loss of the sense of being guided, or a refusal of the support that would steady you. It invites you to reconnect and to let yourself be helped. ### Yes or No UprightYes, and you are protected. Algiz is a favorable, reassuring rune for a direct question, especially where safety, boundaries, or trusting your instincts are involved. ReversedCaution. Not a flat no, but a warning: you may be exposed, or ignoring an instinct that is trying to protect you. Shore up your defenses before you commit. ### The Action to Take Raise your guard, and trust your gut. Whatever you asked about, Algiz is pointing at protection: either affirming that you are shielded and your instincts are sound, or flagging a place you have left yourself exposed. Name what needs guarding and put the boundary in place. Trust the warning your instincts are giving, this is the rune that tells you they are right, and reach for the support, human or higher, that is available to you. If a reversal, the same action applies with more urgency: find the open flank and close it. ## Algiz in Norse Lore Algiz is bound up with the great warding powers of the Norse cosmos, and above all with **Heimdall**, the ever-watchful guardian of the gods. Heimdall stands at the rainbow bridge Bifrost, the boundary between the world of the gods and the worlds beyond, and he needs less sleep than a bird, sees for a hundred leagues by day or night, and hears the grass growing on the earth and the wool on the sheep. He is protection and vigilance made divine, and it is his horn, Gjallarhorn, that will sound to warn the gods at the coming of Ragnarok. Algiz, the rune of the raised, warding hand, shares his watchful, guardian nature. The rune's link between protection and the divine runs deep in the Norse worldview, where the boundary you guard and the sacred you reach toward are often the same threshold. The Valkyries, too, echo in Algiz: protective female spirits who shield chosen warriors and carry the honored dead upward to Valhalla, warding and elevating at once, exactly the double gesture the rune describes. The Old English rune poem gives Algiz its most concrete and memorable image, and it is not an elk but a plant: sedge grass, which grows in the marsh, looks harmless, and yet grievously wounds and burns the hand of anyone who tries to grasp it carelessly. That is Algiz in a single line, a protection that does not attack but makes itself dangerous to touch. The threat defends by simply being unsafe to seize, like the antlers of the elk or the raised hand that says, without a word, keep away. ## How to Use Algiz in Your Practice Algiz is the protection rune, and it is one of the most widely used runes in all of magical practice. It wards, shields, and connects, and it is worked whenever safety, defense, or a link to the divine is the goal. ### For protection and warding This is Algiz's home ground. Carve, draw, or trace it on your home, your car, your belongings, or over yourself as a shield against harm. It is the classic warding rune, set at doorways and thresholds and carried as a protective charm. Where the aggressive [Thurisaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/) strikes back at a threat, Algiz raises a boundary that simply turns harm away. ### For spiritual connection Because Algiz reaches upward as well as outward, it is worked for connection to the divine, to your higher self, and to protective spiritual forces. Use it as a focus in meditation or ritual when you want to raise your awareness and open a channel to guidance, safely and with your boundaries intact. ### In a bind rune Algiz is one of the most common runes in protective bind runes. It pairs with [Thurisaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/) for protection that both shields and strikes, with [Eihwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/) for deep warding at a threshold, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for protection filled with strength and light. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For trusting your instincts Because Algiz is tied to sound instincts and inner warning, it can be worked as a focus for strengthening and trusting your intuition, the inner sense that tells you when something is wrong. Use it when you want to sharpen and honor the gut feelings that keep you safe. ## Algiz Rune Tattoos and Jewelry Algiz is one of the most popular runes for tattoos, pendants, and necklaces, chosen almost always for protection, safety, and spiritual connection. It is a natural choice for a protective charm you carry or wear. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin or hang it around your neck. **It is genuinely a protection symbol.** Unlike some runes whose meanings are contested, Algiz's protective character is clear and consistent across the tradition. That makes it one of the most fitting runes to wear as a ward, a pendant, or a tattoo meant to keep you safe and connected. Its double meaning, protection and connection to the divine, gives it real depth as a piece you keep close. **Check what you are getting, and know the history.** Algiz is one of four Elder Futhark runes that Nazi Germany appropriated and that white supremacist groups still use. The Nazis called it the "life rune" and made it the emblem of the SS Lebensborn program, and after the war it went into the logo of the neo-Nazi National Alliance and spread from there. Its upside-down form was the Nazi "death rune." The rune's protective meaning is thousands of years older than any of that, and non-racist pagans and rune workers wear it every day, but a tattoo cannot explain itself to a stranger. The section below, [Algiz and hate groups](#algiz-and-hate-groups), gives the full history and what to do about it. ## Algiz and Hate Groups: The Full History and What to Do About It Algiz was appropriated by Nazi Germany under the name "life rune" and is still used by white supremacist groups today, and anyone who wears, displays, or works with this rune should know that history before they do. Here is the record, drawn from the Anti-Defamation League's [hate symbol database](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/life-rune) and from the [history of Algiz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algiz). In the early 1900s, German occultists reread the rune as a symbol of "life," and the Nazi regime folded that reading into its imagined "Aryan" heritage. Algiz, renamed the *Lebensrune* or life rune, became the emblem of [Lebensborn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebensborn), the SS program that ran maternity homes for "racially pure" births and kidnapped children from occupied countries to be raised as Germans. The inverted rune, branches down, was used as the *Todesrune*, the death rune, on obituaries and gravestones, and both marks appear on Nazi-era pharmacy signs and concentration camp registry cards. After the war, the neo-Nazi [National Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Alliance_(United_States)) put the life rune in its logo, and from there it spread through white supremacist groups in North America and Europe, where it still appears on flags, patches, and tattoos. The ADL lists it as a hate symbol alongside three other runes: Othala, Tiwaz, and the doubled Sowilo. The same database says plainly that Algiz is also used by non-racist pagans and rune workers, and that context decides what a symbol means. That is true, and it is the ground this page stands on. The runes are a two-thousand-year-old alphabet, they belong to everyone who honors them, and the twelve years of the Third Reich do not get to own them. Algiz in particular is the rune of the raised hand and the open palm, the exact opposite of what it was stolen for, and every honest use pushes back against the dishonest ones. What to do with that, practically: - **Draw it branches up.** The inverted form is both the reversed rune and the Nazi death rune. Whatever you carve, wear, or tattoo, the branches point to the sky. - **Keep it in runic context.** Algiz among other runes, on a rune set, in a bind rune with Othala or Tiwaz, or on an altar reads as what it is. Algiz alone, large, on a patch or a flag reads differently to someone who knows the other history. - **Be ready to explain.** If you wear it, know the history well enough to say in a sentence what it means to you and what it was stolen for. That sentence is part of the reclaiming. - **Look at who is selling.** Rune jewelry is sold by heathen artisans and it is sold by hate groups. Buy from people who mean the same thing you do. The [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers all four appropriated runes together. For the sources, read the histories of [Algiz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Algiz), [Lebensborn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebensborn), and the [National Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Alliance_(United_States)), and the ADL's entry on the [life rune](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/life-rune). ## Common Questions About Algiz ### What does the Algiz rune mean? Algiz means protection, and is linked to the elk and to sanctuary, defense, and connection to the divine. It is the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries a "z" sound. Its raised, branching shape reads as elk antlers, an upraised warding hand, or a figure reaching to the gods, all saying the same thing: this is protected. ### Is Algiz a protection rune? Yes, it is the primary protection rune of the Elder Futhark, and one of the most widely used protective symbols in all of runic practice. It wards off harm while also connecting the bearer to higher, guiding forces. ### What does Algiz reversed mean? Exposure, a boundary that has failed, ignored instincts, or protection and guidance you are refusing to accept. It warns that you may be leaving yourself unguarded and asks you to close the open flank. ### How do you pronounce Algiz? AL-yiz or AL-giz. It is also very commonly called Elhaz, and appears as Eolh in the Old English tradition. ### Is Algiz good for a tattoo? Yes, it is one of the most popular and fitting runes for a protective tattoo, pendant, or necklace, chosen for safety and spiritual connection. Because it has, like several runes, been misused by hate groups under other names, it is worth knowing that history and being able to speak to the rune's genuine protective meaning. ### Why is Algiz called the life rune, and is it a hate symbol? Algiz was renamed the "life rune" by Nazi Germany, which made it the emblem of the SS Lebensborn program, and white supremacist groups have used it since, which is why it appears in the ADL's hate symbol database. The rune itself is a two-thousand-year-old symbol of protection that belongs to everyone who honors it, and the database notes that non-racist pagans use it too. Draw it branches up, keep it in runic context, and know the history well enough to explain it. ## Keep Going Algiz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=algiz-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. To wear it, see our [pewter Algiz pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-rune-pewter?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=algiz-rune) and the rest of our [Algiz pieces](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/algiz-rune-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=algiz-rune). Before Algiz comes [Perthro](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/perthro-rune/), the mystery drawn from the dark; Algiz is the raised hand that guards the one who works with such mysteries. After it comes [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/), the sun, which closes the hard second aett in victory and light. The sedge grass wounds the hand that grasps it carelessly, the old poem says. Algiz asks what you are guarding, and reminds you that what protects you also connects you to something higher. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Sowilo Rune Meaning: The Sun, Victory & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Sowilo is the sixteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it closes the hard second aett the way the sun closes a long night. After the hail, the need, the ice, and the mystery of the runes before it, Sowilo is the sun itself: victory, wholeness, life force, and the guiding light that finds the ship home. If Sowilo turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Sowilo Rune? **Sowilo (ᛊ) is the sixteenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means sun, and it represents victory, wholeness, life force, and the guiding light.** It carries the sound S, and it is pronounced *soh-WEE-loh*. You will also see it spelled **Sowulo** or **Sowelu**, all names for the same rune. The sun, to the Northern peoples, was not a distant abstraction; it was survival. In a land of long, dark winters, the return of the sun meant warmth, growth, life, and the end of the cold. Sowilo carries all of that: it is the rune of the life-giving light, the energy that drives away darkness, the plain fact of warmth after a long freeze. The Old Norwegian rune poem calls the sun the light of the world, and bows to the holy doom, treating it with reverence. So Sowilo is one of the most powerful and positive runes in the futhark. It is victory, the sun breaking through; wholeness, everything made complete and healthy in its light; and vital energy, the life force that animates all things. But the sun is not gentle. It reveals as much as it warms. Sowilo shines on everything, including what you had half-hidden, and most of the time that exposure turns out to be the win. ## The Sowilo Symbol Sowilo is drawn as a zigzag of straight strokes, like an angular lightning bolt or a stylized flash of the sun's energy. - **Sound value:** S - **Pronunciation:** soh-WEE-loh - **Position:** 16th rune, second aett (Hagal's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Sun - **Also called:** Sigel (Old English), Sol (Old Norse), Sowulo or Sowelu (reconstructed variants) The angular, lightning-like shape suggests the sun's dynamic energy: not a static disc but a force in motion, striking and vital. The rune's Old Norse name, *Sol*, is also the name of the sun goddess who drives the sun's chariot across the sky, pursued forever by the wolf that will one day catch her. ## Sowilo Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Sowilo points at success and clarity you may not always want: things come to light.** A win. Vital energy and good health. A clear answer where there was confusion. The right path becoming obvious. The sun coming out after a long, hard stretch. Sowilo is a strong, favorable rune, close to an unambiguous yes for most questions. It signals victory, achievement, and the return of energy and hope. If you asked whether things will work out, or whether you have the strength to see something through, Sowilo leans firmly toward yes. It is the light at the end, and the vitality to reach it. The catch, and it is a real one, is that the sun reveals. Sowilo does not deal in comfortable half-light; it shines on everything, including whatever you were keeping in shadow, from others or from yourself. When it appears, expect clarity, and expect that clarity to include things you had not fully faced. Most of the time, what the sun exposes turns out to be exactly what you needed to see, and the exposure is part of the victory. **When Sowilo comes up, ask:** - Where is success or clarity genuinely available to me now? - What is the sun about to reveal that I have kept in shadow? - Where do I need to reconnect with my own energy and vitality? - What is the clear, obvious path I have been overcomplicating? ## Why Sowilo Has No Reversed Meaning **Sowilo cannot be reversed.** Turn it upside down and, because its zigzag is rotationally symmetrical, it reads the same. So there is no inverted Sowilo. This fits the rune beautifully: the sun rises regardless. You cannot turn the sun upside down, and you cannot make its light into darkness by flipping the stave. Sowilo is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Jera, and Gebo. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes color what the success concerns and what is being brought to light, but Sowilo itself has only one face: the sun, shining, plain and unstoppable. Some readers work with a concept of Sowilo "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at misused power, false success, misplaced trust, or being blinded by one's own light. But there is no literal reversed Sowilo. The rune of the sun, appropriately, does not set. ## Sowilo Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Sowilo is saying depending on what you asked. Because Sowilo does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: the light is favorable, and it also reveals. ### Love and Relationships The lightWarmth, vitality, and clarity in a relationship. Sowilo in a love reading is highly favorable: a bond full of life and energy, a happy phase, or a clear answer to a question that has been murky. It brings light and success to matters of the heart. The revealingExpect honesty, wanted or not. The sun shines on what was hidden, so Sowilo can bring a truth to light: a feeling admitted, a situation clarified, something no longer possible to ignore. Usually that clarity is a gift, even when it stings. ### Work and Money The lightSuccess, achievement, and clear direction. Sowilo strongly favors work: a win, recognition, a project coming good, the energy to push through. If you asked whether an effort will succeed, this is one of the best runes to draw. The path forward becomes clear. The revealingClarity that exposes. Sowilo can bring hidden facts of a situation to light, a true state of the finances, an honest picture of a project. That exposure is almost always in your favor, even if it means facing something you were avoiding. ### Inner Life The lightVitality, wholeness, and self-clarity. Sowilo is the rune of life force and of seeing yourself clearly. It often shows up when energy is returning, when a fog is lifting, or when you are ready to feel whole and alive again after a hard passage. The revealingSeeing yourself in full light. Sowilo shines on the whole of you, including what you kept in shadow. That honesty can be uncomfortable, but it is the light in which real wholeness and healing become possible. ### Yes or No The answerYes. Sowilo is one of the most favorable runes in the futhark for a direct question, signalling success, victory, and clarity. The counselYes, and be ready for the light. The outcome is favorable, and it will also bring things clearly into view. Let the sun show you the whole picture. ### The Action to Take Move toward the light, and let it show you everything. Whatever you asked about, Sowilo is favorable, so the real action is to proceed with confidence and energy toward the success it promises. But do not flinch from what the sun reveals along the way: the clarity Sowilo brings often includes something you had kept in shadow, and facing it is part of the victory. Reconnect with your own vitality, take the clear path, and trust the light. ## Sowilo in Norse Lore Sowilo is the rune of the sun, and in Norse myth the sun is a goddess: **Sol** (also called Sunna), who drives the sun's chariot across the sky each day. She is pursued relentlessly by the wolf Skoll, and it is said that at Ragnarok the wolf will finally catch and devour her, plunging the world into darkness. Yet even that is not the end: after Ragnarok, Sol's daughter, as radiant as her mother, takes up the sun's course across a new and green sky. Sowilo carries that unquenchable quality, the light that is pursued but never truly extinguished, always rising again. The sun held profound importance for the Northern peoples, whose survival depended on its return after the long dark of winter. Sowilo is the rune of that returning light, of life triumphing over cold and death, of the warmth that makes existence possible. It is among the most positive and powerful runes precisely because the thing it names was, quite literally, the difference between life and death. The rune poems treat the sun with reverence and gratitude. The Old English poem, using the name *Sigel*, calls the sun a joy and a hope to seafarers, the guiding light that carries them over the fishes' bath until the sea-steed brings them to land. The Norse poems name it the light of the world and honor it as holy. Across all of them, Sowilo is the sun as savior and guide: the light you steer by, the warmth you live by, the victory of day over night. It is a fitting rune to close the second aett, the hard family of forces beyond control, ending its trials in triumph and light. ## How to Use Sowilo in Your Practice Sowilo is a powerful, positive rune for work involving success, energy, clarity, healing, and victory. It is the sun itself, so it is worked wherever you want to bring light, life, and triumph to a situation. ### For success and victory When you are working toward a goal or facing a challenge you want to win, Sowilo is a classic focus for success and achievement. Carve or draw it to bring the sun's triumphant energy to an undertaking, and name the victory you seek. It is one of the strongest runes of accomplishment in the set. ### For energy and vitality Because Sowilo is pure life force, it is a fitting focus for restoring energy, strength, and health, for calling vitality back after a depleting time. Use it as a source of solar energy and warmth, a way to reconnect with the life that drives you. ### In a bind rune Sowilo is one of the most popular runes in empowering bind runes. It pairs with [Tiwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/) for victory won with honor, with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for success that brings real prosperity, and with [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) for protection filled with strength and light. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For clarity and truth Because the sun reveals, Sowilo can be worked to bring clarity to a confusing situation or to shine light on what is hidden. Use it when you need to see the truth of something plainly, with the understanding that Sowilo shows the whole picture, shadows and all. ## Sowilo Rune Tattoos Sowilo is chosen as a tattoo for success, vitality, positivity, and a connection to the sun's life-giving power. Its bright, dynamic meaning makes it an appealing mark to carry. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of the sun and success.** Sowilo is one of the most positive runes in the futhark, a genuine symbol of victory, energy, and wholeness. That makes it a fitting, uplifting choice for a tattoo, well suited to marking a triumph, a fresh start, or a commitment to living fully in the light. **Know the history, and never double it.** A doubled Sowilo, two lightning bolts side by side, was the insignia of the SS, the organization that ran Nazi Germany's police state and its concentration camps, and that doubled form is still one of the most common neo-Nazi tattoos in the world. A single Sowilo is a two-thousand-year-old sun rune that heathens and rune workers wear honestly, but the moment there are two of them together, the meaning changes for everyone who sees it. The section below, [Sowilo and hate groups](#sowilo-and-hate-groups), gives the full history and what to do about it. ## Sowilo and Hate Groups: The Full History and What to Do About It A doubled Sowilo became the SS insignia of Nazi Germany and is still one of the most common white supremacist tattoos, and anyone who wears, displays, or works with this rune should know that history before they do. Here is the record, drawn from the Anti-Defamation League's [hate symbol database](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/ss-bolts) and from the [history of Sowilō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sowil%C5%8D). In the early 1900s the occultist Guido von List rebuilt Sowilo as the Armanen "sig rune," the victory rune, and in 1933 the graphic designer Walter Heck turned two of those sig runes into the emblem of the [Schutzstaffel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzstaffel), the SS: two bolts side by side with squared, flattened ends. The SS ran the Gestapo, the concentration camps, and the machinery of the Holocaust, and its two bolts are among the most recognized hate symbols on earth. After the war, white supremacists and neo-Nazis everywhere adopted the SS bolts, usually in the flattened Nazi form and sometimes with pointed ends in prison tattoos. The ADL notes one ambiguous case, outlaw biker gangs, who took several Nazi symbols as shock emblems rather than as ideology, and it lists the bolts alongside three other runes: Othala, Algiz, and Tiwaz. The same database says plainly that context decides what a symbol means, and it is the doubling that carries the hate meaning, not the rune. That is the ground this page stands on. Sowilo is the sun, victory, wholeness, and the light that shows what hides. It is one of the most purely good runes in the futhark, it belongs to everyone who honors it, and the twelve years of the Third Reich do not get to own it. Every honest use of a single Sowilo pushes back against the dishonest use of two. What to do with that, practically: - **Never double it.** One Sowilo is a sun rune. Two side by side is the SS. There is no context, runic or otherwise, in which two Sowilo bolts read as anything else, so draw one. - **Draw the rune, not the bolt.** The Elder Futhark Sowilo is a zigzag with three strokes and open, angled ends. The SS form has squared, flattened ends. Draw yours in the runic form. - **Keep it in runic context.** Sowilo among other runes, in a bind rune with Algiz, on a rune set, or on an altar reads as what it is. - **Be ready to explain.** If you wear it, know the history well enough to say in a sentence what the sun rune means to you and what the doubled form was stolen for. - **Look at who is selling.** Buy rune jewelry from people who mean the same thing you do. The [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers all four appropriated runes together. For the sources, read the histories of [Sowilō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sowil%C5%8D) and the [Schutzstaffel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzstaffel), and the ADL's entry on the [SS bolts](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/ss-bolts). ## Common Questions About Sowilo ### What does the Sowilo rune mean? Sowilo means sun, and by extension victory, wholeness, life force, and the guiding light. It is the sixteenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound S. Like the sun, it brings success and warmth, and it reveals: its light shines on everything, including what was hidden. ### Is Sowilo a good rune? Yes, one of the most positive and powerful in the set. It signals victory, success, vitality, and clarity, and it is close to an unambiguous yes for most questions. Its one caution is that the sun reveals, so expect clarity that may include things you had not faced. ### Can Sowilo be reversed? No. Sowilo is rotationally symmetrical, reading the same upside down, so it has no reversed position. This fits its meaning: the sun rises regardless. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Sowilo? soh-WEE-loh. It is also called Sigel in Old English and Sol in Old Norse, and you will see it spelled Sowulo or Sowelu. ### Is the Sowilo rune connected to the SS symbol? A doubled Sowilo, two of the runes side by side with flattened ends, was the insignia of the Nazi SS, and that doubled form is still one of the most common neo-Nazi tattoos, which is why it appears in the ADL's hate symbol database. A single Sowilo is a two-thousand-year-old sun rune that belongs to everyone who honors it and that non-racist pagans use every day. Draw one, never two, use the open runic form rather than the squared bolt, and know the history well enough to explain it. ## Keep Going Sowilo is one of twenty-four, and it closes the second aett. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sowilo-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Sowilo comes [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/), the raised, warding hand; Sowilo is the sun that hand reaches toward. After it, the futhark turns into its final family, the third aett, beginning with [Tiwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/), the rune of the god Tyr, of justice, honor, and sacrifice. The sun is a joy and a hope to seafarers, the old poem says, the guiding light that carries them home. Sowilo asks where your victory lies, and whether you are ready to see everything the light reveals. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Tiwaz Rune Meaning: Justice, Sacrifice & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Tiwaz is the seventeenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it opens the final aett with a story about cost. It is the rune of Tyr, the god who put his own hand into the wolf's mouth so the beast could be bound. The binding held. Tyr lost the hand. That is the whole rune: justice, honor, and the willingness to pay what doing right actually costs. If Tiwaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Tiwaz Rune? **Tiwaz (ᛏ) is the seventeenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and the first of the third aett. It is named for the god Tyr, and it represents justice, honor, sacrifice, and keeping your word.** It carries the sound T, and it is pronounced *TEE-wahz*. You will also see it spelled **Teiwaz**. The rune is named directly for **Tyr** (Tiw in Old English), the Norse god of justice, law, war, and the sworn oath. His name survives in our word Tuesday, Tiw's day. Tyr is the god of doing what is right, and above all of the promise kept whatever it costs, and the myth that defines him is the myth of the wolf. When the gods needed to bind the monstrous wolf Fenrir, whose growing strength threatened them all, they could only do it by trickery, and Fenrir demanded that one god place a hand in his jaws as a pledge of good faith. Only Tyr was willing. The gods bound the wolf; the binding held; and Fenrir, realizing he had been deceived, bit off Tyr's hand. Tyr knew it would happen and did it anyway, because it had to be done. Tiwaz is that rune: justice that has a price, and gets paid. ## The Tiwaz Symbol Tiwaz is drawn as a vertical stave topped by two short strokes angling upward to a point, forming an arrowhead or a spear aimed straight at the sky. - **Sound value:** T - **Pronunciation:** TEE-wahz - **Position:** 17th rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** The god Tyr - **Also called:** Tir or Tiw (Old English), Tyr (Old Norse), Teiwaz (reconstructed) The upward-pointing arrow is the whole meaning of the rune. It is the spear of the god of justice and war, aimed and unwavering, and it is often read as the North Star, the fixed point that never moves and by which travelers steer. Both images say the same thing: Tiwaz is direction that does not waver, the true course held whatever the cost. ## Tiwaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Tiwaz points at doing the right thing at a cost: justice, fairness, honor, and keeping your word.** A just outcome. A promise kept. The courage to stand up for what is right, or for someone who needs it. A situation that calls for integrity, often the expensive kind. Tiwaz shows up in disputes, legal matters, contracts, and any situation where someone has to be the honest one, the person who does what is right rather than what is easy. Its core message is that the right action here is also the costly one, and it asks whether you will take it anyway. Like Tyr with his hand in the wolf's mouth, Tiwaz is about sacrifice made willingly in the name of a larger good. It is also a rune of courage, victory through honor, and steadfast direction. As the warrior's rune and the North Star both, it speaks of holding your course, fighting the right fight in the right way, and winning by integrity rather than by cunning. When Tiwaz appears, it often calls you to be brave, to be just, and to keep faith even when keeping it costs you something real. **When Tiwaz comes up, ask:** - What is the right thing to do here, even if it is the costly thing? - What promise or principle am I being asked to keep? - Where do I need courage to stand for what is just? - Am I holding my true course, or drifting toward what is merely easier? ## Tiwaz Reversed **Reversed, Tiwaz points at injustice, broken faith, or self-sacrifice that has curdled into martyrdom.** A promise broken. A wrong left unrighted. Courage failing at the crucial moment. Or its opposite, sacrifice given past all reason, until doing for others has become self-destruction rather than honor. It can also mean a loss of direction, the North Star clouded over, a sense of fighting the wrong battle or fighting the right one dishonestly. Where upright Tiwaz is the true course held whatever the cost, reversed Tiwaz is the course lost, the oath broken, or the sacrifice that has stopped serving anything but your own suffering. Reversed Tiwaz often asks a hard question about balance and integrity. Are you giving too much, martyring yourself where no sacrifice was actually required? Or are you failing to give where honor genuinely calls for it, breaking faith, avoiding the just and costly thing? The reading points to a place where your integrity or your direction has slipped, and asks you to set it right. ## Tiwaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Tiwaz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightHonor, commitment, and keeping faith. Tiwaz in a love reading points to loyalty, a promise honored, or a relationship built on integrity and fairness. It favors bonds where both people keep their word and treat each other justly, and it can call for the courage to do right by someone even at a cost to yourself. ReversedBroken faith or imbalance. Reversed here can mean a promise broken, unfairness in the relationship, or sacrificing yourself far past what love should ask. It flags where honor or balance has slipped. ### Work and Money UprightJustice, fair dealing, and integrity. Tiwaz strongly favors legal matters, contracts, disputes, and any situation resolved by fairness and honesty. It supports doing right by others in business and standing firm for a just outcome, even when it costs you. If you asked about a conflict, it says take the honorable path. ReversedInjustice or broken agreements. Reversed here can mean an unfair deal, a broken contract, dishonest dealing, or giving far more than you are getting. It warns of a situation where fairness has failed and asks you to restore it. ### Inner Life UprightIntegrity and true direction. Tiwaz asks whether you are living by your principles and holding your course. It is the North Star within: the fixed point of your own values, the willingness to do the hard right thing. It often calls for courage and self-honesty. ReversedLost direction or self-betrayal. Reversed Tiwaz can mean drifting from your values, breaking faith with yourself, or a martyrdom that has become self-harm. It asks you to find your true north again. ### Yes or No UprightYes, if you act with honor. Tiwaz is favorable, especially for anything involving justice, courage, or keeping faith. The just and honest path leads to the right outcome. ReversedNo, or not as things stand. Injustice, broken faith, or a lost direction is in the way. Set the integrity of the situation right before you proceed. ### The Action to Take Do the right thing, and be honest about its cost. Whatever you asked about, Tiwaz is pointing at the just and honorable path, and telling you it may not be the easy or free one. Name the right action plainly, count what it will cost, and take it anyway, the way Tyr gave his hand knowing exactly what it would cost. If a reversal, check your balance: either you are failing to give where honor calls for it, or you are sacrificing yourself past all reason. Find your true north and correct toward it. ## Tiwaz in Norse Lore Tiwaz belongs entirely to **Tyr**, and Tyr's defining story is one of the most striking in all of Norse myth. The wolf Fenrir, child of Loki, grew so vast and strong that the gods feared he would destroy them. They resolved to bind him, but Fenrir was wary, and would only allow himself to be chained if one of the gods placed a hand between his jaws as a pledge that the binding was safe. Every god hesitated, knowing the pledge was a lie, except Tyr. He laid his right hand in the wolf's mouth. The gods bound Fenrir with the unbreakable fetter Gleipnir; the wolf could not escape; and understanding the betrayal, he bit through Tyr's wrist. Tyr gave the hand knowingly, because the safety of the world required it. That is why Tiwaz is the rune of honorable sacrifice above all others. Tyr is not the strongest god, nor the cleverest; he is the most *just*, the one who does what is right and pays the price without flinching. He is the god of the lawful assembly, the sworn oath, and the just war, the divine guarantor that promises will be kept and justice done. His rune carries that whole weight: integrity that costs something, and pays it willingly. The rune poems make Tiwaz the fixed star of the sky. The Old English poem calls Tir a guiding sign that keeps faith well with princes, ever on its course over the mists of night, never failing, a clear allusion to a star, most likely the North Star or a bright fixed point that travelers steer by. The Norse poems name the god directly, the one-handed god, the god of war and justice. Across all of them, Tiwaz is the true north: the fixed point that does not move, the honor that does not bend, the promise that holds though it costs a hand. ## How to Use Tiwaz in Your Practice Tiwaz is a strong rune for work involving justice, courage, honor, victory, and steadfast direction. It is the rune of Tyr, so it is worked wherever right action, integrity, or a just outcome is the goal. ### For justice and fair outcomes When you face a dispute, a legal matter, or any situation that needs to be resolved fairly, Tiwaz is a classic focus for justice. Carve or draw it to support a just outcome and honest dealing, and name the fairness you seek. It favors the righteous cause and the honorable path. ### For courage and victory As the warrior's rune, Tiwaz is worked for courage in the face of a challenge and for victory won honorably. Use it when you need the nerve to stand up for what is right, to fight the right fight in the right way, or to hold firm under pressure. Warriors historically carved Tiwaz on their weapons for exactly this. ### In a bind rune Tiwaz pairs with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for victory won with honor, with [Uruz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) for the strength to see a hard duty through, and with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) when a hard truth must be spoken with integrity. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For integrity and direction Because Tiwaz is the North Star of the futhark, it is a fitting focus for holding your course and living by your principles. Use it when you need to reconnect with your true north, to strengthen your resolve to do the right thing, or to keep faith with a promise that is costing you something. ## Tiwaz Rune Tattoos Tiwaz is one of the more popular runes for tattoos, chosen for courage, justice, honor, and warrior spirit. Its clean arrow shape and strong meaning make it an appealing mark. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of honor and sacrifice, not just strength.** Tiwaz signifies courage and victory, but at its heart it is about doing the right thing at a real cost, the willingness to sacrifice for justice, as Tyr did. That gives it more depth than a simple warrior symbol, and it makes it a meaningful mark for someone who values integrity and standing firm. You will sometimes see it stacked as a double or triple Tiwaz to intensify the meaning. **Check what you are getting, and know the history.** Tiwaz is one of four Elder Futhark runes that Nazi Germany appropriated and that white supremacist groups still use. The Nazis called it the "Tyr rune" and used it as the badge of their leadership schools and of an SS division, and extremists today favor it precisely because of its reputation as the warrior rune. The rune's meaning of law, oath, and courage at a cost is a thousand years older than that, and it is worn honestly by heathens and rune workers everywhere, but a tattoo cannot explain itself to a stranger. The section below, [Tiwaz and hate groups](#tiwaz-and-hate-groups), gives the full history and what to do about it. ## Tiwaz and Hate Groups: The Full History and What to Do About It Tiwaz was appropriated by Nazi Germany as the "Tyr rune" and is still used by white supremacist groups today, and anyone who wears, displays, or works with this rune should know that history before they do. Here is the record, drawn from the Anti-Defamation League's [hate symbol database](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/tyr-rune) and from the [history of Tiwaz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiwaz_(rune)). In the 1930s and 1940s, the Nazi regime built an imagined "Aryan" heritage out of Germanic and Norse symbols, and Tiwaz, the rune of the war god, was an obvious target. It was the badge of the *Reichsführerschulen*, the Nazi leadership schools, and in the war it became the insignia of the 32nd SS Volunteer Grenadier Division. After the war, white supremacist groups kept it. Its use is documented in the emblem of the Nordic Resistance Movement, in the former logo of a fashion label banned in Germany, and by the perpetrator of the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings, and the ADL notes that it appeals to extremists for the same reason it appeals to everyone else: its reputation as the warrior rune. Together with Algiz, it is one of the two runes hate groups have adopted most. The ADL lists it as a hate symbol alongside Othala, Algiz, and the doubled Sowilo. The same database says plainly that Tiwaz is also used by non-racist pagans and rune workers, and that context decides what a symbol means. That is true, and it is the ground this page stands on. The runes are a two-thousand-year-old alphabet, they belong to everyone who honors them, and the twelve years of the Third Reich do not get to own them. Tyr is the god who gave his hand to bind the wolf so that everyone else would be safe. His rune stands for law and for the courage to keep an oath at a cost, which is the exact opposite of what it was stolen for, and every honest use pushes back against the dishonest ones. What to do with that, practically: - **Use the plain form.** Tiwaz is a single upward arrow. The double and triple Tiwaz are a modern intensifier and are fine in runic context, but stacked Tiwaz on a patch or a flag is a form hate groups use, so think about where it goes. - **Keep it in runic context.** Tiwaz among other runes, in a bind rune with Algiz, on a rune set, or on an altar reads as what it is. Tiwaz alone and large on a jacket reads differently to someone who knows the other history. - **Be ready to explain.** If you wear it, know Tyr's story and the Nazi history well enough to say in a sentence what it means to you and what it was stolen for. - **Look at who is selling.** Buy rune jewelry from people who mean the same thing you do. The [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers all four appropriated runes together. For the sources, read the [history of Tiwaz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiwaz_(rune)) and the ADL's entry on the [Tyr rune](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/tyr-rune). ## Common Questions About Tiwaz ### What does the Tiwaz rune mean? Tiwaz means the god Tyr, and by extension justice, honor, sacrifice, and keeping your word. It is the seventeenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound T. Its arrow shape, aimed at the sky, represents the North Star and the unwavering course of doing what is right. ### Who is Tyr, the god of the Tiwaz rune? Tyr is the Norse god of justice, law, war, and the sworn oath, whose name gives us Tuesday. His defining myth is placing his own hand in the wolf Fenrir's jaws so the gods could bind the beast, knowing he would lose the hand. Tiwaz carries that meaning of honorable sacrifice made willingly for a greater good. ### What does Tiwaz reversed mean? Injustice, broken faith, failing courage, a lost direction, or self-sacrifice that has become martyrdom. It flags a place where your integrity or your balance has slipped and asks you to set it right. ### How do you pronounce Tiwaz? TEE-wahz. It is also called Tir or Tiw in Old English and Tyr in Old Norse, and you will see it spelled Teiwaz. ### What does a double or triple Tiwaz mean? Stacking the rune as a double or triple Tiwaz is a modern practice meant to intensify its meaning, amplifying courage, justice, or victory. It has no ancient basis but is popular in tattoos and bind runes as a way to strengthen the rune's warrior and honor associations. ### Is the Tiwaz rune a hate symbol? Tiwaz appears in the ADL's hate symbol database because Nazi Germany used it as the badge of its leadership schools and of an SS division and white supremacist groups still favor it as the "warrior rune." The rune itself is a thousand-year-old symbol of law, oath, and courage that belongs to everyone who honors it, and the database notes that non-racist pagans use it too. Use the plain single form, keep it in runic context, and know the history well enough to explain it. ## Keep Going Tiwaz is one of twenty-four, and it opens the third and final aett. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. 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Tiwaz asks what you would keep faith with, even if it cost you a hand. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Berkano Rune Meaning: The Birch, New Beginnings, and How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Berkano is the eighteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of the birch: the first tree to return after fire or ice, the tree of birth and blessing, the quiet green power of new life taking root. After the honor and sacrifice of Tiwaz comes this gentler force, the slow, patient, generative work of helping something grow. If Berkano turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. You will also see this rune spelled **Berkana**, and both names are widely used. ## What Is the Berkano Rune? **Berkano (ᛒ) is the eighteenth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means birch tree, and it represents growth, new beginnings, birth, and the patient work of tending.** It carries the sound B, and it is pronounced *BER-kah-noh*. It is very commonly spelled **Berkana** as well, and both spellings refer to the same rune. The birch is the key to the rune, and it is a remarkable tree. It is a pioneer species: the first tree to colonize bare, ruined, or burned ground, the one that returns after a fire or a glacier and makes the land hospitable again so that other trees can follow. Across Northern Europe, the birch was deeply bound up with birth, fertility, blessing, purification, and the sweeping clean of a space, its branches used to bless, to cleanse, and to protect. So Berkano is the rune of quiet, patient, generative power. It is birth in every sense: the seedling, the pregnancy, the new project, the fresh start, and the slow daily care that keeps any of them alive. It is often called the rune of the Mother, the nurturing force that brings new life into being and tends it as it grows. This is not the dramatic spark of creation but the steady, unglamorous work of helping something live. ## The Berkano Symbol Berkano is drawn as a vertical stave with two stacked triangular pouches on its right side, like the letter B, and often read as the swelling curves of a pregnant belly or a woman's breasts. - **Sound value:** B - **Pronunciation:** BER-kah-noh (also Berkana) - **Position:** 18th rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Birch tree - **Also called:** Beorc (Old English), Bjarkan (Old Norse), Berkana (reconstructed variant) The two rounded chambers of the rune are widely read as a pregnant figure, which suits Berkano's meaning of birth and nurture perfectly. The shape holds the sense of something contained and growing within, ready to be brought forth in its time. ## Berkano Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Berkano points at growth that needs tending: something new, small, and not yet stable.** A beginning. A pregnancy or a birth, literal or figurative. A project in its early, fragile stage. Care, nurture, and the patient work of helping something take root. Berkano is a warm, hopeful rune, but its hope is practical and slow. It rarely means a dramatic new chapter arriving all at once; it means the quiet, ongoing work of tending, the seedling that needs watering, the business in its first months, the relationship still finding its feet, the self being gently rebuilt. When it appears, it often points to new beginnings and asks whether you are giving them the steady care they need to survive. The rune's association with birth runs deep. Berkano can signal a literal pregnancy or the birth of a child, and just as often the birth of a project, an idea, a phase of life, or a truer version of yourself. It is the rune of the Mother in the fullest sense: bringing forth, protecting, and nurturing new life through its vulnerable early growth. **When Berkano comes up, ask:** - What new thing in my life needs patient tending right now? - Where am I expecting dramatic growth when steady care is what is called for? - What is being born here, literally or figuratively? - What am I nurturing, and am I giving it enough? ## Berkano Reversed **Reversed, Berkano points at stalled growth, neglect, or something that needs tending and is not getting it.** A beginning that has failed to take root. A project starved of care. Growth blocked or delayed. Sometimes anxieties around fertility, birth, family, or a new venture that is not thriving as it should. It can also mean neglect of the self, the nurturing turned inward and withheld, running yourself down instead of tending your own growth. Where upright Berkano is patient care that helps life flourish, reversed Berkano is the care withdrawn, the seedling left dry, the new thing left to struggle alone. Reversed Berkano often asks a gentle but pointed question: what have you started and then stopped tending? Sometimes it is a project or a plan; sometimes it is a relationship; and sometimes it is you. The reading usually calls for a return to care, a renewal of the slow, steady attention that new growth requires. ## Berkano Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Berkano is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightNew growth and nurture. Berkano in a love reading often points to a relationship in a fresh, tender phase, a bond being carefully grown, or literally to fertility, pregnancy, and family. It favors connections that are lovingly tended and asks whether you are giving the relationship the steady care it needs to flourish. ReversedNeglect or stalled growth. Reversed here can mean a relationship left untended, a beginning that has not taken root, or worries around fertility and family. It asks where care has been withdrawn. ### Work and Money UprightA new venture in its early, growing stage. Berkano favors beginnings, startups, and projects that need patient cultivation rather than a quick payoff. If you asked about something new, it says tend it steadily and it will grow. Success here comes from care over time, not force. ReversedA neglected or stalled project. Reversed here can mean a venture starved of attention, growth that has stalled, or effort abandoned before it could take root. It asks you to return your care to what you started. ### Inner Life UprightPersonal growth and self-nurture. Berkano is the rune of tending your own becoming: a new phase of life, a truer self taking root, the slow rebuilding after a hard time. It asks whether you are caring for your own growth with patience and kindness. ReversedSelf-neglect or blocked growth. Reversed Berkano can mean running yourself down, withholding care from yourself, or a personal growth that has stalled for lack of tending. It calls you gently back to nurturing your own life. ### Yes or No UprightYes, in time and with care. Berkano is favorable, especially for new beginnings, growth, and anything to do with birth or family. The answer is yes if you are willing to tend it patiently. ReversedNot yet, or not without more care. Something is being neglected or has failed to take root. Return your attention to it before you expect it to grow. ### The Action to Take Tend what you have started. Whatever you asked about, Berkano is pointing at something new and still fragile that needs your patient, ongoing care, not a dramatic push, but steady attention over time. Name the seedling, the project, the relationship, or the part of yourself that is trying to grow, and give it what it needs to take root. If a reversal, the action is a return: find what you started and stopped tending, and begin caring for it again. ## Berkano in Norse Lore Berkano is deeply tied to the great goddesses of the Norse world and to the feminine, life-giving powers of birth, fertility, and nurture. It is often associated with **Frigg**, the queen of the Aesir, goddess of marriage, motherhood, and the household, and with **Freyja**, goddess of love, fertility, and abundance. Berkano is the rune of the Mother in the divine sense: the power that brings life into being, shelters it, and tends it as it grows. The birch itself held wide significance across the Northern and broader European traditions. As the first tree to return to bare ground, it was a living emblem of renewal and new beginnings. Its branches were used in blessings and in the purification of a space, sweeping out the old to make room for the new, and in rites around birth and protection. The birch was the tree of the threshold of life, present at beginnings, cleansings, and the tender start of things. The rune poems keep it green and living. The Old English poem, using the name *Beorc*, praises the birch (or poplar) as bearing no fruit yet putting forth shoots without seed, beautiful in its branches, high-crowned and fair, a lovely image of growth that comes from within rather than from anything sown. The Norse traditions name it *Bjarkan*, the birch twig, green and growing. Across all of them, Berkano is the tree of quiet, self-renewing life: growth that returns, again and again, to make the world hospitable and new. ## How to Use Berkano in Your Practice Berkano is a gentle, generative rune for work involving growth, new beginnings, birth, fertility, healing, and nurture. It is the birch, so it is worked wherever new life needs to be brought forth and tended. ### For new beginnings and growth When you are starting something new, a project, a phase, a fresh chapter, Berkano is a fitting focus for growth and healthy beginnings. Carve or draw it to bless and nurture a new undertaking, and name what you want to see take root and grow. It supports steady cultivation over time. ### For fertility, birth, and the home Berkano is a traditional rune for fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and the nurturing of family and home. It is worked to bless and protect new life and those who bring it forth, and to bring the birch's sheltering, motherly care to a household. Use it with warmth and clear intention around anything you wish to see born and grow safely. ### In a bind rune Berkano pairs with [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) for growth brought to fruition, with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for a new venture that grows into prosperity, and with [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) for the protection of something new and vulnerable. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For healing and renewal Because the birch renews itself and heals bare ground, Berkano is a fitting focus for healing, recovery, and gentle renewal after a hard time. Use it to support the slow rebuilding of health, spirits, or a life, the patient regrowth that follows a season of loss. ## Berkano Rune Tattoos Berkano is chosen as a tattoo for new beginnings, growth, motherhood, fertility, and nurture, often by people marking a birth, a fresh start, or a season of renewal. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of birth and nurture.** Berkano is a warm, feminine, life-giving symbol, well suited to marking a new chapter, a child, or a personal rebirth. Its meaning is genuinely about tending and growth, which makes it a lovely, gentle choice, richer than a simple "new start" symbol and carrying the whole weight of the Mother and the returning green. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Berkano is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Berkano ### What does the Berkano rune mean? Berkano means birch tree, and by extension growth, new beginnings, birth, and the patient work of tending. It is the eighteenth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound B. Like the birch, the first tree to return to bare ground, it represents quiet, self-renewing life and the nurturing of new things. ### Is it spelled Berkano or Berkana? Both are common and both are correct. Berkano and Berkana are two reconstructions of the same rune's name, and you will see them used interchangeably. They refer to the eighteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, meaning birch. ### Is Berkano a fertility rune? Yes. Berkano is one of the primary runes of birth, fertility, and nurture, tied to the birch tree and to the goddesses of motherhood. It is worked for pregnancy, new life, and the growth of anything that needs patient tending, and it can signal a literal or figurative birth in a reading. ### What does Berkano reversed mean? Stalled growth, neglect, or something that needs tending and is not getting it. It can point to a beginning that has failed to take root, a project or relationship left uncared for, or anxieties around fertility and family. It usually calls for a return to care. ### How do you pronounce Berkano? BER-kah-noh. It is also spelled Berkana, and called Beorc in Old English and Bjarkan in Old Norse. ## Keep Going Berkano is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=berkano-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Berkano comes [Tiwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/), the honor and sacrifice of the god Tyr; Berkano answers its hard justice with soft, green growth. After it comes [Ehwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ehwaz-rune/), the horse, partnership and trust and movement shared between two. The birch puts forth shoots without seed, the old poem says, beautiful in its branches, high-crowned and fair. Berkano asks what is being born in your life, and whether you will tend it well enough to grow. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Mannaz Rune Meaning: Humanity, the Self, and How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mannaz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mannaz is the twentieth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune that looks in the mirror. It means the human being: you, everyone, the whole of humankind and each single person within it. After Ehwaz's bond between two, Mannaz widens to the self and to the entire human community, and asks the oldest question there is. Who are you, and who are we to each other? If Mannaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Mannaz Rune? **Mannaz (ᛗ) is the twentieth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means human, or humankind, and it represents the self, humanity, community, and our shared nature.** It carries the sound M, and it is pronounced *MAH-nahz*. The name is the ancestor of the English word *man* in its old, inclusive sense: not male, but human, the whole of humankind. Mannaz is the rune of the human being in every dimension, the individual self and the entire human family at once. It holds both the "I" and the "we," the person you are and the humanity you belong to, and it insists those two are inseparable. So Mannaz is the rune of self-knowledge, intelligence, and our social nature. It governs the mind and the awareness that makes us human, the relationships and community that hold us together, and the honest work of seeing yourself clearly. Where Ehwaz is the bond between two, Mannaz is the wider web: the self among others, the individual within the whole, the recognition that to be human is to be part of humankind. ## The Mannaz Symbol Mannaz is drawn as two vertical staves joined by crossing diagonal strokes between them, essentially the Ehwaz shape with an X linking the two figures, often read as two people joined or the interlinked structure of a community. - **Sound value:** M - **Pronunciation:** MAH-nahz - **Position:** 20th rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Human, humankind, person - **Also called:** Man (Old English), Madr or Mannr (Old Norse) The two figures bound together by crossing strokes are widely read as human beings joined in mutual support, or as the self and its reflection, the "I" meeting the "we." The rune closely resembles Ehwaz, and the two are studied as a pair: Ehwaz the bond of trust between two, Mannaz the wider human connection and the self within it. ## Mannaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Mannaz points at you, or at people: the self, your mind, your community, and your place among others.** Self-awareness. A need to see yourself honestly. The support of your community, or your role within it. The human element in a situation, intelligence, cooperation, and shared humanity. Mannaz often turns a reading inward. If you asked about an external situation, it may be pointing you back to yourself, to your own mind, attitude, and self-understanding as the real subject. It is the rune of knowing yourself, of intelligence and rational thought, and of the honest self-appraisal that is the beginning of any real change. Sometimes the answer Mannaz gives is simply: look at yourself first. Just as often, it points to community and our social nature. Mannaz can mean the support available from others, the importance of your relationships and your place among people, or a call to remember that you are part of a human whole. It favors cooperation, shared humanity, and the intelligence to work with others well. When it appears, the human element, in you and around you, is the key. **When Mannaz comes up, ask:** - What do I need to see about myself, honestly? - Is this really about the situation, or about my own mind and attitude? - What support is available from my community if I let it in? - Where does my shared humanity with others hold the answer? ## Mannaz Reversed **Reversed, Mannaz points at self-deception, isolation, or being your own worst enemy.** A blind spot about yourself. Cutting yourself off from others. An inflated or a diminished sense of self. The mind working against you rather than for you, through denial, self-sabotage, or a refusal to see clearly. It can also mean discord with your community, feeling alienated, misunderstanding others, or a breakdown in the cooperation and shared understanding that Mannaz upright provides. Where upright Mannaz is honest self-knowledge and healthy connection, reversed Mannaz is the self obscured, isolated, or turned against itself. Reversed Mannaz often points to the ways we get in our own way. Sometimes it is self-deception, a story about yourself that is not true. Sometimes it is isolation, a cutting-off from the human support you need. And sometimes it is the enemy within, the self-sabotage that no external force could manage. The reading usually calls for honest self-examination and a reconnection with others. ## Mannaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Mannaz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightKnow yourself, and meet the other as fully human. Mannaz in a love reading often points to self-awareness as the key: understanding your own needs and patterns, and seeing your partner clearly as a whole person. It favors relationships built on mutual understanding, intelligence, and genuine humanity rather than projection. ReversedSelf-deception or disconnection. Reversed here can mean a blind spot about yourself in the relationship, isolating from your partner, or failing to see the other person truly. It asks for honest self-examination. ### Work and Money UprightIntelligence, self-knowledge, and working well with others. Mannaz favors using your mind, knowing your own strengths honestly, and drawing on your community or colleagues. If you asked about a challenge, it may point to your own attitude and clarity as the deciding factor, and to cooperation as the way forward. ReversedGetting in your own way. Reversed here can mean self-sabotage, a blind spot, isolating instead of collaborating, or misjudging yourself or others. It asks you to look honestly at your own role in the difficulty. ### Inner Life UprightSelf-knowledge itself. Mannaz is the rune of seeing yourself clearly, of the mind, the self, and honest self-understanding. It often shows up when the real work is inner: knowing who you are, accepting your own humanity, and thinking clearly about your own life. ReversedThe enemy within. Reversed Mannaz can mean self-deception, self-sabotage, an inflated or collapsed sense of self, or isolation from the humanity that would steady you. It calls for honesty and reconnection. ### Yes or No UprightYes, if you know yourself and work with others. Mannaz is favorable, especially where clear thinking, self-awareness, or cooperation is involved. The answer runs through the human element. ReversedNo, or not while you are in your own way. Self-deception or isolation is blocking the path. Look honestly at yourself and reconnect before you proceed. ### The Action to Take Look at yourself honestly, and remember you are not alone. Whatever you asked about, Mannaz is pointing at the human element: your own mind, self-knowledge, and attitude, and your place among other people. Name what you need to see about yourself without flinching, because that clear-eyed self-appraisal is where real change begins. Then reach for your community: Mannaz says the human web around you holds support you may not be letting in. If a reversal, look first at how you might be getting in your own way. ## Mannaz in Norse Lore Mannaz reaches back to the Norse story of the origin of humanity itself. In the myth, the first humans were made from two pieces of driftwood found on a shore, lifeless until the gods gave them what they lacked. **Odin** gave them breath and spirit, and his companions gave them understanding, movement, and the senses, warmth, and speech. Ask, the first man, and Embla, the first woman, became human when the gods breathed mind and life into wood. Mannaz, the rune of the human being, carries the memory of that gift: to be human is to have been given a mind and a soul. The rune connects to the figure of the divine ancestor of humankind found across the Germanic traditions, the mythic first human from whom the tribes traced their descent. To bear the rune of Mannaz was to claim kinship with all of humanity, a shared origin and a shared nature. The rune holds that sense of the human family as one, descended from a common source, bound by a common humanity. The Old English rune poem gives Mannaz a strikingly honest and bittersweet turn. It observes that each person is dear to their kin, and yet every one of them must one day fail and fall, for the lord will commit the flesh to the earth. To be human, the poem says, is to be beloved and to be mortal, cherished by those around us and destined to pass. That double truth, our worth to one another and our shared mortality, is the deep heart of Mannaz. It is the rune of what it means to be a person: mind and soul, community and self, precious and passing, human among humans. ## How to Use Mannaz in Your Practice Mannaz is a thoughtful rune for work involving self-knowledge, the mind, community, cooperation, and our shared humanity. It is the human rune, so it is worked wherever the self or human connection is the focus. ### For self-knowledge and clear thinking When you need to see yourself honestly or think clearly about your own life, Mannaz is a fitting focus for self-awareness and intelligence. Carve or draw it to support honest self-reflection and a clear mind, and name what you are seeking to understand about yourself. It favors the hard, valuable work of knowing who you are. ### For community and cooperation Because Mannaz is our social nature, it is well suited to work about relationships, community, and working well with others. Use it to strengthen your place among people, to invite support, or to foster the cooperation and mutual understanding that human life depends on. ### In a bind rune Mannaz pairs with [Ehwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ehwaz-rune/) for partnership rooted in shared humanity, with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) for clear thought and honest communication, and with [Wunjo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/) for harmony and belonging within a community. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For intelligence and the mind Because Mannaz governs the human mind, it is a fitting focus for study, clear reasoning, and mental clarity. Use it when you need to think well, learn deeply, or bring your full intelligence to a problem, honoring the mind as the gift that makes us human. ## Mannaz Rune Tattoos Mannaz is chosen as a tattoo for self-knowledge, humanity, community, and the mind, often by people who value honest self-understanding or a sense of shared human connection. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is the rune of being human.** Mannaz signifies the self, the mind, and our shared humanity, which makes it a thoughtful, meaningful mark for someone drawn to self-knowledge or to the bond of common humanity. Its meaning is genuinely about what it is to be a person, both the individual self and the whole human family, richer than a simple identity symbol. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Mannaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Mannaz ### What does the Mannaz rune mean? Mannaz means human, or humankind, and by extension the self, humanity, community, and our shared nature. It is the twentieth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound M. It holds both the individual self and the whole human family, the "I" and the "we" at once. ### Is Mannaz about the self or about others? Both, and that is the point. Mannaz is the rune of the individual self, self-knowledge, and the mind, and at the same time the rune of humanity, community, and our shared nature. It insists the two are inseparable: to know yourself is to know your place among others. ### What does Mannaz reversed mean? Self-deception, isolation, self-sabotage, or being your own worst enemy. It can mean a blind spot about yourself, cutting off from others, or a mind working against you. It usually calls for honest self-examination and reconnection with your community. ### How do you pronounce Mannaz? MAH-nahz. It is also called Man in Old English and Madr in Old Norse, all meaning human or person. ### What is the difference between Mannaz and Ehwaz? They are closely related runes, similar in shape and often studied together. Ehwaz is the horse, the bond of trust and partnership between two. Mannaz is the human, representing humanity, the self, and our shared nature. Ehwaz is the specific partnership; Mannaz is the wider human connection and the self within it. ## Keep Going Mannaz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Mannaz with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mannaz-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. Before Mannaz comes [Ehwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ehwaz-rune/), the bond of trust between two; Mannaz widens that bond to the whole human web and the self within it. After it comes [Laguz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/laguz-rune/), water, the flow of intuition, emotion, and the deep unconscious. Each person is dear to their kin, the old poem says, and yet each must one day pass. Mannaz asks whether you truly know yourself, and whether you remember that you are held within a wider human whole. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Laguz Rune Meaning: Water, Intuition, and How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/laguz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Laguz is the twenty-first rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of water: the lake, the sea, the tide, the current that runs beneath the surface of things. After Mannaz turns to the clear light of the mind, Laguz drops below it, into intuition, emotion, dream, and the deep unconscious. It is the rune of what you know without knowing how you know it. If Laguz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Laguz Rune? **Laguz (ᛚ) is the twenty-first rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means water or lake, and it represents intuition, emotion, the unconscious, and flow.** It carries the sound L, and it is pronounced *LAH-gooz*. Water is the key to everything this rune holds. It flows and finds its own way; it takes the shape of whatever contains it; it can be calm or overwhelming; and its surface hides unknowable depths. Laguz carries all of these. It is the rune of emotion and intuition, of the fluid inner life that runs beneath rational thought, and of the deep unconscious where dreams and instincts live. Where Mannaz is the clear light of the conscious mind, Laguz is the dark water underneath it. The name is the ancestor of words for water and lake across the Germanic languages, and some traditions also link it to a word for leek or growth, the green shoot that rises from water. Either way, Laguz is the rune of flow and of the deep: the tides of feeling, the pull of intuition, the currents that carry you when you stop fighting them. It asks you to trust what you sense rather than only what you can prove. ## The Laguz Symbol Laguz is drawn as a vertical stave with a single short stroke angling down and to the right from near the top, like a wave cresting, a reed bending in the current, or a stylized letter L. - **Sound value:** L - **Pronunciation:** LAH-gooz - **Position:** 21st rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Water, lake, sea - **Also called:** Lagu (Old English), Logr (Old Norse) The simple, leaning stroke suggests water in motion: a wave, a current, the bend of a reed in a stream. Its clean, flowing shape fits the rune's meaning of fluidity and the yielding, shaping power of water that goes wherever it must and wears down whatever resists. ## Laguz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Laguz points at intuition and emotion: trust what you feel, and let things flow.** A gut sense worth heeding. A wave of feeling moving through. A situation asking you to go with the current rather than against it. The deep, quiet knowing that arrives without argument. Laguz is the rune of the inner tide, and its most common message is to trust your intuition. If you asked whether to follow a hunch, a dream, or a feeling you cannot fully justify, Laguz leans toward yes, this is the rune that says your deeper knowing is worth heeding. It favors the intuitive over the purely rational, the felt over the proven, the current over the fight against it. It also speaks of emotion and the unconscious directly. Laguz can point to strong feelings moving through you, to dreams and imagination as sources of guidance, or to something rising from your own depths that wants attention. And it carries the counsel of water: to flow, to yield where yielding is wise, to let a situation take its course rather than forcing it into a shape it will not hold. **When Laguz comes up, ask:** - What does my intuition already know that my reasoning has not caught up to? - Where am I fighting a current I would be wiser to flow with? - What feeling or dream is asking for my attention? - What is moving beneath the surface of this situation? ## Laguz Reversed **Reversed, Laguz points at emotional overwhelm, ignored intuition, or being pulled under by your own depths.** Feelings flooding rather than flowing. A gut sense you are overriding. Confusion, a loss of direction, or the sense of drowning in emotion you cannot manage. The current turned dangerous instead of guiding. It can also mean a disconnection from intuition, cut off from the inner knowing that would steady you, stuck in the head when the answer lives deeper. Where upright Laguz is water that carries and guides, reversed Laguz is water that overwhelms or a well gone dry: too much feeling, or too little access to the depths. Reversed Laguz often asks about your relationship with your own inner tides. Sometimes you are flooded, swept up in emotion past the point of clear seeing, and need to find the shore. Sometimes you have cut yourself off from feeling and intuition entirely, and the reading calls you back to the water. Either way, it points to a deep inner current that is out of balance. ## Laguz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Laguz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightDeep feeling and intuition. Laguz in a love reading points to the emotional currents of a relationship, to trusting your gut about a person, and to letting a connection flow naturally. It favors emotional depth, intuitive understanding, and going with the current of genuine feeling rather than forcing or overthinking. ReversedEmotional overwhelm or ignored instincts. Reversed here can mean drowning in feeling, letting emotion cloud judgment, or overriding a gut sense about someone. It asks you to find emotional balance and to heed the intuition you have been silencing. ### Work and Money UprightIntuition alongside reason, and going with the flow. Laguz suggests trusting your instincts on a decision, staying adaptable, and letting a situation develop rather than forcing it. If you asked about a choice, it says your gut sense carries real information worth weighing beside the analysis. ReversedClouded judgment or ignored instinct. Reversed here can mean emotions distorting a decision, a hunch you are wrongly dismissing, or forcing something against the natural current. It asks you to clear your head and reconnect with your deeper sense of the situation. ### Inner Life UprightIntuition, dreams, and the unconscious. Laguz is the rune of your inner depths: the feelings, instincts, and dream-images that rise from below the rational mind. It often shows up when the real guidance is intuitive, and asks you to listen to what your depths are telling you. ReversedFlooded or cut off. Reversed Laguz can mean being overwhelmed by emotion, lost in the unconscious, or severed from intuition and stuck in the head. It calls for rebalancing your relationship with your own inner water. ### Yes or No UprightYes, and trust your intuition. Laguz is favorable, especially where feeling, instinct, or going with the flow is involved. Your deeper sense already knows the answer. ReversedUnclear, or no while you are overwhelmed. Emotion is clouding the water. Wait for the flood to settle and your intuition to clear before you decide. ### The Action to Take Trust your intuition, and stop fighting the current. Whatever you asked about, Laguz is telling you the answer lives below the rational surface, in what you feel and sense rather than only what you can prove. Name the gut knowing you have been discounting and give it real weight. Where you have been forcing a situation against its natural flow, let go and let it move. If a reversal, tend the balance: find the shore if you are flooded, or return to the water if you have cut yourself off from feeling. ## Laguz in Norse Lore Laguz draws on the vast importance of water in the Norse world, a seafaring culture for whom the sea was road, livelihood, and mortal danger all at once. Water was the path the longships traveled, the source of life and food, and a force that could swallow a crew without warning. Laguz carries that whole relationship: water as the way forward and water as the unknowable deep, giver and taker, guide and grave. The rune connects to the deep waters of the Norse cosmos and the mysteries held within them. Beneath the World Tree lies the well of **Mimir**, whose waters hold wisdom so profound that Odin gave an eye for a single drink from it. Water, in this imagination, is not only physical; it is the medium of hidden knowledge, memory, and fate, the deep source from which wisdom is drawn. Laguz, the rune of the deep and the intuitive, sits close to that well: the knowing that comes from the depths rather than the surface. The rune poems respect water's double nature. The Old English poem, using the name *Lagu*, describes the sea as seeming endless to those carried out upon it, the wave-steed heaving, the ship tossed and the crew terrified until the water grows gentle again, a vivid picture of water as both peril and passage. The Norse poems name it *Logr*, the water, the falling flood, the wide sea. Across all of them, Laguz is the deep and moving water: beautiful and dangerous, the current that carries you and the depth you cannot see the bottom of. It asks for respect, and for the wisdom to flow with it rather than fight it. ## How to Use Laguz in Your Practice Laguz is a fluid, intuitive rune for work involving emotion, intuition, dreams, psychic sensitivity, and flow. It is the water rune, so it is worked wherever the deep and the intuitive are the focus. ### For intuition and psychic work When you want to strengthen or trust your intuition, Laguz is a natural focus. Carve or draw it to open and deepen your intuitive and psychic senses, and to support dream work and inner listening. It favors the receptive, flowing state in which deeper knowing rises to the surface. ### For emotional flow and healing Because Laguz governs the tides of feeling, it is well suited to emotional work: letting stuck feelings move, finding calm after a flood, or restoring healthy emotional flow. Use it to help emotion move through you like water rather than damming up or overwhelming. ### In a bind rune Laguz pairs with [Perthro](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/perthro-rune/) for deep intuitive and divinatory insight, with [Ansuz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) when inner knowing needs to become clear understanding, and with [Mannaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mannaz-rune/) for balancing intuition with the conscious mind. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For going with the flow Because water yields and finds its own way, Laguz is a fitting focus when you need to stop forcing and start flowing, to adapt, to let a situation take its course, or to move with change rather than against it. Use it to soften rigidity and to trust the current. ## Laguz Rune Tattoos Laguz is chosen as a tattoo for intuition, emotion, flow, and a connection to water, often by people who value their inner depths or their bond with the sea. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of the deep and the intuitive.** Laguz signifies water, emotion, and intuition, which makes it a fitting, flowing mark for someone who trusts their inner tides or feels a deep connection to the sea. Its meaning genuinely runs to the unconscious and the intuitive, richer than a simple water symbol, and it carries water's whole character: beautiful, deep, and not to be underestimated. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Laguz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Laguz ### What does the Laguz rune mean? Laguz means water or lake, and by extension intuition, emotion, the unconscious, and flow. It is the twenty-first rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound L. Like water, it represents the deep inner currents beneath the rational mind, and it counsels trusting your intuition and going with the flow. ### Is Laguz an intuition rune? Yes, it is the primary rune of intuition, emotion, and the unconscious in the Elder Futhark. It favors trusting your gut, heeding dreams and feelings, and drawing on the deep knowing that rises from below rational thought. ### What does Laguz reversed mean? Emotional overwhelm, ignored intuition, confusion, or being pulled under by your own depths. It can mean feelings flooding rather than flowing, or a disconnection from intuition. It usually asks you to rebalance your relationship with your inner tides. ### How do you pronounce Laguz? LAH-gooz. It is also called Lagu in Old English and Logr in Old Norse, both meaning water or sea. ### Is Laguz a feminine rune? Laguz is often associated with feminine and lunar energies because of its links to water, emotion, intuition, and the unconscious, qualities long connected to the moon and the tides. This is a matter of symbolic association rather than strict rule, but Laguz is widely felt as a receptive, flowing, intuitive rune. ## Keep Going Laguz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=laguz-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Laguz comes [Mannaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mannaz-rune/), the clear light of the human mind; Laguz is the deep water that runs beneath it. After it comes [Ingwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ingwaz-rune/), the seed, gestation and stored potential waiting to be released. The sea seems endless to those carried out upon it, the old poem says, until the wave-steed heeds the rein and the water grows gentle again. Laguz asks what your intuition already knows, and whether you will trust the current enough to stop fighting it. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Ingwaz Rune Meaning: The Seed, Potential & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ingwaz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ingwaz is the twenty-second rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of the seed: potential sealed up in the dark, gathering itself, waiting for the one right moment to burst into growth. After the deep water of Laguz comes this rune of stored energy and gestation, the quiet before the breakthrough, the pregnant pause that is already full of everything that is coming. If Ingwaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. You will also see this rune spelled **Inguz**, and both names are widely used. ## What Is the Ingwaz Rune? **Ingwaz (ᛜ) is the twenty-second rune of the Elder Futhark. It is named for the god Ing, and it represents potential, gestation, stored energy, and the breakthrough that follows.** It carries an "ng" sound, and it is pronounced *ING-wahz*. It is also very commonly spelled **Inguz**, and both spellings refer to the same rune. The rune is named for **Ing** (also called Yngvi), an old god of fertility and the harvest closely linked to Freyr, and the legendary ancestor of a royal line. But the heart of Ingwaz is the image of the seed. A seed holds a whole tree inside it, sealed and dormant, doing nothing visible, and then at the right moment it breaks open and all that stored potential rushes into growth at once. Ingwaz is that entire process: the potential contained, the patient gestation, and the sudden release when the time comes. So Ingwaz is the rune of stored energy and its eventual, decisive discharge. It is gestation and pregnancy, the project quietly incubating, the idea not yet ready, the strength being gathered in stillness. And it is the breakthrough those things build toward, the moment the seed finally splits and becomes what it always contained. It carries a deep sense of completion and readiness, of potential brought to the very edge of becoming. ## The Ingwaz Symbol Ingwaz is drawn as a diamond, a closed four-sided figure, often read as a seed, a womb, or a sealed container of energy. A second common form shows the diamond with crossing strokes extending from its corners. - **Sound value:** Ng - **Pronunciation:** ING-wahz (also Inguz) - **Position:** 22nd rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** The god Ing (Yngvi); a seed - **Also called:** Ing (Old English), Inguz (reconstructed variant) The closed diamond is the whole meaning of the rune: a boundary around a space, energy sealed inside and held safe while it gathers and grows. It is widely read as a seed or a womb, a self-contained vessel of potential. Its complete, enclosed shape gives Ingwaz its sense of wholeness and of something brought to readiness within. ## Ingwaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Ingwaz points at potential ready to be released: something has been gestating, and its moment is near.** A project reaching completion. A long-building effort about to pay off. Energy that has been gathered and is ready to be spent. The seed at the point of breaking open. Ingwaz is a hopeful, satisfying rune to draw, because it speaks of things coming to fruition. It often marks the successful end of a period of gestation, the point where patient, hidden work is finally ready to become visible growth. If you asked whether something is ready, or whether your efforts are about to bear fruit, Ingwaz leans toward yes, the potential is built, and release is near. It also carries a sense of necessary incubation. Sometimes Ingwaz appears not to announce the breakthrough but to counsel the wait before it, the reminder that a seed cannot be forced to sprout early, that some things need their full time in the dark before they are ready. Either way, the rune is about stored potential and its right release: energy gathered, held, and then, at the proper moment, let loose all at once. **When Ingwaz comes up, ask:** - What has been gestating in my life that is now ready to emerge? - Where have I gathered energy that is waiting to be released? - Is this the moment for the breakthrough, or still the time to incubate? - What am I ready to bring to completion? ## Why Ingwaz Has No Reversed Meaning **Ingwaz cannot be reversed.** Its diamond shape is symmetrical, identical no matter how you turn it, so there is no inverted Ingwaz to read. This suits the rune beautifully. A seed is a seed whichever way it lies in the soil, and stored potential does not become its opposite because you turn it around. The sealed vessel holds its energy regardless of orientation. Ingwaz is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Jera, and Gebo. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes color what is gestating and how close it is to release, but Ingwaz itself has only one face: potential, sealed and ripening toward its moment. Some readers work with a concept of Ingwaz "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at potential that has failed to develop, energy that cannot be released, or growth stalled before its breakthrough. But there is no literal reversed Ingwaz. The rune of the seed, fittingly, holds its meaning whole and unturned. ## Ingwaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Ingwaz is saying depending on what you asked. Because Ingwaz does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: potential is gathering, and the question is whether it is ready for release. ### Love and Relationships The potentialSomething growing toward a new stage. Ingwaz in a love reading often points to a relationship gestating toward a breakthrough: readiness for commitment, a bond deepening toward its next phase, or potential quietly building between two people. It can also carry fertility and new life. The seed is nearly ready to open. The timingLet it ripen fully. If a relationship feels like it is on the verge, Ingwaz says the potential is real and the moment is near, but a seed cannot be forced. Give it the incubation it needs, and the breakthrough will come when it is genuinely ready. ### Work and Money The potentialA project reaching fruition. Ingwaz strongly favors work that has been building: an effort about to pay off, a plan ready to launch, stored energy ready to be spent on a breakthrough. If you asked whether something is ready, it often says yes, the gestation is nearly complete. The timingDo not launch before it is ripe. If the payoff feels close, Ingwaz affirms it, but counsels against forcing a premature release. Let the potential build to its full strength, then let it out all at once. Timing is everything with a seed. ### Inner Life The potentialA personal transformation gestating toward completion. Ingwaz can mark inner growth reaching readiness, a new self incubating, potential within you gathering toward a breakthrough. It often shows up when a quiet inner process is nearly ready to become visible change. The timingTrust the incubation. Ingwaz inner-work is about honoring the dark, gestating phase and not forcing your own growth before its time. What is sealed in you is ripening; let it reach fullness, and the breakthrough will come. ### Yes or No The answerYes, and it is nearly ready. Ingwaz is favorable, especially for anything reaching completion or breakthrough. The potential is built and the moment is close. The counselYes, but let it ripen. Whatever you asked about needs its full gestation. Do not force the release before the seed is ready to open on its own. ### The Action to Take Ready the release, but do not force it. Whatever you asked about, Ingwaz is telling you that real potential has been gathering and its moment is near, so the work is to prepare for the breakthrough rather than to strain toward it early. Name what has been gestating and honor how close it is. If it is genuinely ready, let the stored energy out all at once and commit to the breakthrough. If it needs a little longer in the dark, trust that, a seed forced open too soon does not grow. ## Ingwaz in Norse Lore Ingwaz is named for **Ing**, also known as Yngvi, an ancient god of fertility, peace, and plenty who is closely identified with, or an older name for, **Freyr**, one of the most beloved Norse gods. Ing was honored as a bringer of good harvests and abundance, and as the divine ancestor of the Ynglings, a legendary royal dynasty who traced their descent from him. To bear Ing's rune was to draw on the fertility and generative power of this ancestral god of the fruitful land. The one substantial mention of Ing that survives comes from the Old English rune poem, and it is a fascinating fragment. It tells that Ing was first seen by men among the East Danes, until he departed eastward over the waves, his wagon rolling after him, and this is how the warriors named the hero. The image of the god traveling in a wagon connects Ing to the fertility processions of the Norse world, in which a god's image was carried through the land in a cart to bless the fields, a rite recorded for Freyr and the goddess Nerthus. Ingwaz carries that sense of divine fertility moving through the world, blessing the earth into abundance. As the rune of the seed and of Ing the fertility god, Ingwaz sits close to the deep generative currents of the Norse cosmos: the power that makes seeds sprout, fields ripen, and life renew itself out of stored potential. It is a rune of peace and plenty, of the quiet, patient force of growth, and of the abundance that follows when gathered potential is finally released into the world. Fittingly, it comes near the end of the futhark, a rune of completion and readiness as the great cycle of runes approaches its close. ## How to Use Ingwaz in Your Practice Ingwaz is a warm, generative rune for work involving potential, gestation, fertility, completion, and breakthrough. It is the seed and the fertility god's rune, so it is worked wherever stored potential needs to ripen and be released. ### For bringing things to completion When a long effort is nearing its payoff, Ingwaz is a fitting focus for completion and breakthrough. Carve or draw it to help gathered potential ripen and release, and name what you are bringing to fruition. It supports the successful end of a period of gestation and the decisive moment of becoming. ### For fertility and new life As the rune of the seed and of Ing the fertility god, Ingwaz is a traditional focus for fertility, pregnancy, and the generative power that brings new life and abundance. Use it with clear, warm intention around anything you wish to see grow from stored potential into full life. ### In a bind rune Ingwaz pairs with [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) for new life gestating toward birth, with [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) for potential ripening into harvest, and with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for a breakthrough brought fully into the light. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For storing and focusing energy Because Ingwaz seals and holds energy until the right moment, it is a fitting focus for gathering and concentrating power before a decisive act, incubating a plan, building strength in stillness, or holding intention until its time to release. Use it to honor the patient work of the dark, gestating phase. ## Ingwaz Rune Tattoos Ingwaz is chosen as a tattoo for potential, growth, fertility, and breakthrough, often by people marking a period of transformation or a new life taking shape. Its clean diamond form makes it an elegant symbol to wear. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of potential and completion.** Ingwaz signifies stored energy, gestation, and the breakthrough that follows, which makes it a meaningful mark for someone honoring growth, fertility, or a transformation coming to fruition. Its closed, whole shape carries a sense of readiness and completion, richer than a simple growth symbol. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Ingwaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Ingwaz ### What does the Ingwaz rune mean? Ingwaz means the god Ing, and by extension potential, gestation, stored energy, and breakthrough. It is the twenty-second rune of the Elder Futhark and carries an "ng" sound. Like a seed, it holds potential sealed in the dark until the moment it bursts into growth, so it represents gathered energy and its eventual release. ### Is it spelled Ingwaz or Inguz? Both are common and both are correct. Ingwaz and Inguz are two reconstructions of the same rune's name, used interchangeably. They refer to the twenty-second rune of the Elder Futhark, the rune of the god Ing and the seed. ### Can Ingwaz be reversed? No. Ingwaz is a symmetrical diamond, identical when turned any way, so it has no reversed position. This fits its meaning: a seed is a seed however it lies, and stored potential does not become its opposite when turned. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Ingwaz? ING-wahz, with the "ng" as in "sing." It is also spelled Inguz, and called Ing in the Old English tradition, after the fertility god the rune is named for. ### Who is the god Ing? Ing, also called Yngvi, is an ancient Norse god of fertility, peace, and plenty, closely identified with Freyr and honored as the divine ancestor of a legendary royal line. The rune Ingwaz is named for him and carries his generative, life-bringing power. ## Keep Going Ingwaz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. When you're ready to read with your own stones, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ingwaz-rune) come in wood, bone, and a dozen kinds of crystal. Before Ingwaz comes [Laguz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/laguz-rune/), the deep water of intuition; Ingwaz is the seed that water helps to sprout. After it comes [Dagaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/dagaz-rune/), the dawn, the breakthrough into light, and then the futhark closes with Othala, the ancestral home. Ing departed eastward over the waves with his wagon rolling after him, the old poem says, and by this the warriors named him. Ingwaz asks what potential you have been holding in the dark, and whether it is ready, at last, to break into the light. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Dagaz Rune Meaning: The Dawn, Breakthrough & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/dagaz-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Dagaz is the twenty-third rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of the dawn: the exact moment when night turns to day, when the darkness you have been sitting in tips over into light. After the sealed potential of Ingwaz comes the breakthrough itself, the sudden clarity, the awakening, the threshold where everything changes at once and cannot change back. If Dagaz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, why it has no reversed meaning, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Dagaz Rune? **Dagaz (ᛞ) is the twenty-third rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means day, and it represents dawn, breakthrough, awakening, and transformation.** It carries the sound D, and it is pronounced *DAH-gahz*. The name is the ancestor of the English word *day*, and the rune is about the daybreak in the fullest sense: not just morning, but the turning point where darkness becomes light. That threshold is the whole meaning. Dawn is the one moment that belongs to both night and day and to neither, the hinge on which everything turns. The Old English rune poem calls day the lord's messenger, the light that comes as a comfort and a blessing to all. So Dagaz is the rune of the breakthrough and the awakening: the sudden clarity after long confusion, the hope that returns after a dark stretch, the moment of realization that changes how you see everything. It is transformation of the most complete kind, the shift from one state to its opposite, dark to light, ignorance to understanding, despair to hope. And like the dawn, once it has happened, there is no going back to the night before it. ## The Dagaz Symbol Dagaz is drawn as two vertical staves joined by crossing diagonal strokes that form a bowtie or hourglass shape between them, often read as the balance of day and night meeting at the dawn. - **Sound value:** D - **Pronunciation:** DAH-gahz - **Position:** 23rd rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Day, daylight, dawn - **Also called:** Daeg (Old English), Dagr (Old Norse) The crossing strokes that form the central bowtie are widely read as the meeting of opposites, night and day, dark and light, joined and balanced at the moment of dawn. The shape holds the sense of a threshold crossed and two states meeting, which is the heart of what Dagaz means: the hinge between one condition and its opposite. ## Dagaz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Dagaz points at a breakthrough: a sudden shift from darkness to light, confusion to clarity, stuck to free.** An awakening. A realization that changes everything. Hope returning after a hard time. The dawn breaking on a situation that felt like endless night. Dagaz is one of the most hopeful runes in the futhark, and its hope has a particular quality: it is sudden and complete. Where Jera is the slow turning of the year and Ingwaz is the gradual ripening of a seed, Dagaz is the instantaneous flip, the moment the light comes on. If you asked whether things will get better, or whether a breakthrough is coming, Dagaz is a strong yes, and it often means sooner and more decisively than you expect. The rune also carries transformation and the meeting of opposites. As the dawn belongs to both night and day, Dagaz can mark a threshold moment where you stand between two states, an old life and a new one, and cross over. It often signals awakening in the deepest sense: a shift in awareness, a clarity that cannot be unseen, a change so complete that you become, in some way, a different person on the far side of it. **When Dagaz comes up, ask:** - Where is the light finally breaking on a situation that felt dark? - What breakthrough or realization is arriving, or ready to? - What threshold am I crossing between an old state and a new one? - What has become clear that I can no longer unsee? ## Why Dagaz Has No Reversed Meaning **Dagaz cannot be reversed.** Its bowtie shape is symmetrical, reading the same upside down, so there is no inverted Dagaz. This suits the rune perfectly. The dawn comes regardless of how you face it, and day follows night whether or not you are ready; you cannot turn daybreak upside down into darkness. The light arrives on its own terms. Dagaz is one of the small group of symmetrical Elder Futhark runes with no reversed position, alongside runes like Isa, Jera, and Gebo. When it appears, you read it in context. The surrounding runes color what the breakthrough concerns and how it will unfold, but Dagaz itself has only one face: the dawn, the light breaking, the threshold crossed. Some readers work with a concept of Dagaz "merkstave," an ill-dignified reading drawn from harsh neighboring runes, pointing at a breakthrough that comes at the wrong time, an awakening resisted, or the blindness of too much light. But there is no literal reversed Dagaz. The rune of daybreak, appropriately, does not turn back into night. ## Dagaz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Dagaz is saying depending on what you asked. Because Dagaz does not reverse, each reading turns on the same axis: the light is breaking, and the question is what the dawn reveals and changes. ### Love and Relationships The dawnA breakthrough or new clarity in a relationship. Dagaz in a love reading often means a turning point: a realization that changes how you see a bond, hope returning after a hard stretch, or a relationship crossing into a genuinely new phase. It is a hopeful rune for love, marking the light after a difficult time. The thresholdLet the new clarity change things. A dawn cannot be un-broken, so if something has become clear about a relationship, honor it. Dagaz marks a threshold you are crossing together or apart, and it asks you to step into the new light rather than cling to the old dark. ### Work and Money The dawnA breakthrough after a stuck or difficult period. Dagaz strongly favors work reaching a turning point: a sudden solution, a project breaking through, a new opportunity dawning, hope and momentum returning. If you asked whether things will improve, it is one of the most encouraging runes to draw. The thresholdAct on the new clarity. Dagaz often brings a realization that changes your direction, so once the light breaks, move with it. It marks a decisive shift; the situation you were stuck in is genuinely turning, and the far side of the threshold is different from the near side. ### Inner Life The dawnAwakening and profound clarity. Dagaz is the rune of the inner daybreak: a realization that shifts your whole perspective, a spiritual awakening, hope returning to a dark inner season. It often shows up at the moment understanding arrives and cannot be unseen. The thresholdYou are becoming someone new. Dagaz inner-work marks a transformation so complete that you cross a threshold between an old self and a new one. Let the awakening change you; there is no returning to who you were before the light came. ### Yes or No The answerYes, and a breakthrough is coming. Dagaz is one of the most favorable runes in the futhark for a direct question, promising light, clarity, and a decisive turn for the better. The counselYes, and expect it to change things. The breakthrough Dagaz brings is complete, not partial. Be ready to cross the threshold and step into the new light. ### The Action to Take Step into the light, and let it change you. Whatever you asked about, Dagaz is telling you a breakthrough is breaking, a dawn after the dark, and the real work is to meet it fully rather than cling to the night you knew. Name what has become clear or is about to, and act on it, because a dawn cannot be un-broken. If you are on the threshold of a transformation, cross it. There is no going back to who you were before the light came, and that is the gift, not the loss. ## Dagaz in Norse Lore Dagaz is the rune of day, and in Norse myth the day itself is a divine figure. **Dagr**, the personification of day, rides across the sky on a shining horse named Skinfaxi, whose gleaming mane lights the earth and sky. His mother is Nott, the night, who rides before him on her own horse, and together they circle the world in an endless round, night giving way to day and day to night. Dagaz sits at the seam between them, the very moment Dagr's bright horse first lifts the light over the edge of the world. That daily miracle carried deep meaning for the Northern peoples, whose winters brought long, punishing darkness. The return of the light was not abstract; it was survival, warmth, and hope made visible. Dagaz holds that whole weight of relief and blessing, the certainty that however long the night, the dawn will come. It is a rune of profound optimism grounded in the plainest of facts: the day always breaks. The Old English rune poem treats day with reverence and gratitude. It calls day the lord's messenger, the light that is a joy and a hope to rich and poor alike, and a blessing useful to all. There is no shadow side in the poem's view of Dagaz, only the goodness of the light that comes to everyone without distinction. Coming near the very end of the futhark, Dagaz carries a sense of culmination and hope: after all the trials of the runes before it, the light breaks, the day dawns, and transformation completes. Only Othala, the ancestral home, remains to close the great cycle. ## How to Use Dagaz in Your Practice Dagaz is a bright, hopeful rune for work involving breakthrough, awakening, transformation, hope, and new beginnings. It is the dawn, so it is worked wherever light needs to break on darkness. ### For breakthrough and clarity When you are stuck, confused, or waiting for a situation to turn, Dagaz is a fitting focus for breakthrough and sudden clarity. Carve or draw it to invite the dawn onto a dark or stalled situation, and name the light you are calling in. It supports the decisive shift from stuck to free, confusion to understanding. ### For hope and new beginnings Because Dagaz is the return of the light, it is well suited to work about hope, fresh starts, and emerging from a hard time. Use it to call back optimism after a dark season, to mark a new chapter, or to affirm that however long the difficulty, the dawn is coming. ### In a bind rune Dagaz pairs with [Sowilo](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) for the full light of the sun after the dawn, with [Ingwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ingwaz-rune/) for potential breaking through into realization, and with [Jera](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) for transformation completing in its right time. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For transformation and awakening Because Dagaz is the threshold between one state and its opposite, it is a fitting focus for deep transformation and awakening, crossing from an old self or situation into a new one. Use it to support and honor a change so complete that there is no going back, welcoming the person you are becoming on the far side of the dawn. ## Dagaz Rune Tattoos Dagaz is chosen as a tattoo for hope, breakthrough, awakening, and transformation, often by people marking their emergence from a dark time or a profound personal change. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It is a rune of hope and daybreak.** Dagaz is one of the most positive, hopeful runes in the futhark, a genuine symbol of the light breaking after darkness and the transformation that comes with it. That makes it a beautiful, uplifting mark for someone honoring a breakthrough, a recovery, or an awakening, and its meaning of the threshold crossed gives it real depth. **Check what you are getting.** Runes have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Dagaz is not among the most heavily appropriated, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune's real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Dagaz ### What does the Dagaz rune mean? Dagaz means day, and by extension dawn, breakthrough, awakening, and transformation. It is the twenty-third rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound D. Like the daybreak, it represents the sudden turn from darkness to light, the moment of clarity or hope that changes everything at once. ### Is Dagaz a good rune? Yes, one of the most positive and hopeful in the set. It signals breakthrough, awakening, clarity, and the return of light after a dark time, and it is a strong, encouraging answer to most questions. Its transformations tend to be sudden and complete. ### Can Dagaz be reversed? No. Dagaz is symmetrical, reading the same upside down, so it has no reversed position. This fits its meaning: the dawn comes regardless of how you face it. Context and neighboring runes shade the reading. ### How do you pronounce Dagaz? DAH-gahz. It is also called Daeg in Old English and Dagr in Old Norse, all meaning day. ### What is the difference between Dagaz and Sowilo? Both are runes of light, but of different kinds. Sowilo is the sun itself, blazing vitality, success, and full daylight. Dagaz is the dawn, the moment of transition from night to day, breakthrough and awakening. Sowilo is the light at its height; Dagaz is the light first breaking. ## Keep Going Dagaz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. If you'd like a set to learn Dagaz with, our [rune stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dagaz-rune) run from hand-carved bone to amethyst and tiger's eye. Before Dagaz comes [Ingwaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ingwaz-rune/), the seed of sealed potential; Dagaz is the dawn in which that potential breaks into light. After it comes the final rune, [Othala](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/), the ancestral home and inheritance, which closes the futhark where all things return. Day is the lord's messenger, the old poem says, a joy and a hope to rich and poor, a blessing to all. Dagaz asks where the light is breaking in your life, and whether you are ready to step across into the day. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Othala Rune Meaning: Home, Heritage & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Othala is the twenty-fourth and final rune of the Elder Futhark, and it closes the whole cycle where every journey eventually returns: home. It is the ancestral land, the inheritance passed down, the belonging that is yours by birth and blood and hearth. After the dawn of Dagaz breaks into a new day, Othala gathers the whole futhark home again, to the house, the family, the roots that hold. If Othala turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. You will also see this rune spelled **Othila**, and both names are used. ## What Is the Othala Rune? **Othala (ᛟ) is the twenty-fourth and last rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means ancestral property or inheritance, and it represents home, heritage, family, and what is passed down.** It carries the sound O, and it is pronounced *OH-thah-lah*. It is also spelled **Othila**, and both refer to the same rune. The name refers specifically to the *odal*, the ancestral estate: land held by a family across generations, that could not simply be bought or sold because it belonged not to one person but to the whole lineage, past, present, and future. This was among the most important concepts in Norse society. Your odal land was your identity, your security, your place in the world, and your bond with the ancestors who had worked it before you and the descendants who would inherit it after. So Othala is the rune of home and heritage in the deepest sense. It is the ancestral house and land, the family and clan, the inheritance you receive, material, spiritual, and genetic, and the sense of belonging that roots a person in something larger and older than themselves. It is what is passed down and what endures: the hearth you return to, the legacy you carry, the home that is yours by birthright. Fittingly, it closes the futhark on the theme of return, completion, and the enduring ground beneath a life. ## The Othala Symbol Othala is drawn as the diamond of Ingwaz with two legs extending downward and outward from its base, like an enclosed plot of land with a path leading out, or a figure rooted to the ground. - **Sound value:** O - **Pronunciation:** OH-thah-lah - **Position:** 24th rune, third aett (Tyr's Aett) - **Literal meaning:** Ancestral property, inheritance, homeland - **Also called:** Ethel or Odal (Old English), Odal or Othala (reconstructed), Othila (variant) The shape is often read as an enclosure with legs: the diamond marking the bounded ancestral land, and the two extending strokes as the roots that hold it or the paths that lead home. Its grounded, rooted form suits the rune's meaning of the enduring family estate, fixed in place and passed down through the generations. ## Othala Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Othala points at home, family, heritage, and what you have inherited: the roots and belonging that ground you.** Your ancestral line and its gifts. The family or home that shelters you. An inheritance, material or otherwise. A sense of belonging, tradition, and the enduring ground beneath your life. Othala often brings the long view into a reading. It asks about your roots, where you come from, what has been handed down to you, and what you will pass on in your turn. It can point quite literally to family matters, property, home, and inheritance, and just as often to the deeper heritage of values, gifts, and identity you carry from those who came before. When it appears, the answer frequently lies in your foundations, in what is already yours by birthright rather than what you must go out and acquire. The rune also carries completion and belonging, fitting for the last rune of the futhark. Othala is the home you return to at the end of the journey, the place where you belong, the accumulated inheritance of a life or a lineage. It speaks of security, tradition, and the enduring, of building something that will last and be passed on, of finding your place in the long chain of generations. **When Othala comes up, ask:** - What have I inherited, materially or spiritually, that I have not fully claimed? - Where do my roots and my belonging hold the answer? - What in my life is worth building to last and pass on? - What does home, or family, have to do with this? ## Othala Reversed **Reversed, Othala points at rootlessness, family discord, or being trapped by heritage rather than nourished by it.** A break with home or family. An inheritance that is more burden than gift. Feeling cut off from your roots, or conversely, held back by tradition, clinging to the past, or bound by family expectations you have outgrown. It can also mean loss of home or belonging, conflict over property or inheritance, or a heritage that has become a prison rather than a foundation. Where upright Othala is the roots that ground and nourish, reversed Othala is the roots that entangle, or the ground pulled out from under you. Reversed Othala often asks about your relationship to where you come from. Sometimes you have been cut off from your roots and need to reconnect; sometimes you are bound too tightly to a heritage or a family pattern that no longer serves you and need to break free; and sometimes there is genuine discord in the family or home that needs healing. The reading points to a foundation that is out of balance, either missing or too confining. ## Othala Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Othala is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightHome, family, and building something lasting. Othala in a love reading often points to a relationship with deep roots and a sense of belonging, to building a home or family together, or to the influence of family and tradition on a bond. It favors committed, enduring partnerships and the making of a shared foundation. ReversedFamily discord or rootlessness. Reversed here can mean conflict with family over a relationship, feeling you do not belong, or being trapped by tradition or expectation. It asks you to heal the foundation or free yourself from what confines you. ### Work and Money UprightInheritance, property, and lasting foundations. Othala favors matters of home and land, family business, inheritance, and building something durable to pass on. If you asked about security or legacy, it points to what endures and what is already yours, rather than to quick or speculative gain. ReversedDisputes or burdensome inheritance. Reversed here can mean conflict over property or family money, an inheritance that costs more than it gives, or being held back by an outdated foundation. It asks you to address what is entangled. ### Inner Life UprightRoots, identity, and belonging. Othala is the rune of knowing where you come from and drawing strength from it: your heritage, your values, the gifts handed down to you. It often shows up when your foundations and sense of belonging hold what you need. ReversedFeeling rootless or trapped by the past. Reversed Othala can mean disconnection from your roots and identity, or being bound by inherited patterns you have outgrown. It calls you either to reconnect with your foundations or to free yourself from them. ### Yes or No UprightYes, especially for matters of home, family, security, and legacy. Othala is favorable for anything involving roots, belonging, and building to last. ReversedNo, or not while the foundation is unsettled. Rootlessness or family discord is in the way. Address what is entangled or missing before you proceed. ### The Action to Take Claim what is already yours. Whatever you asked about, Othala is pointing at your foundations, your roots, your home, your heritage, the inheritance you carry, and telling you the answer lies there rather than in something you must go out and acquire. Name what has been handed down to you, material or spiritual, and claim it fully. Build on it something worth passing on. If a reversal, tend the foundation: reconnect with roots you have lost, or free yourself from a heritage that has become a cage. ## Othala in Norse Lore Othala rests on one of the foundational concepts of Norse society: the *odal*, the ancestral land held in perpetuity by a family. This was not property in the modern sense of something to be freely bought and sold. Odal land belonged to the lineage itself, and it bound a family to a specific place across generations, tying the living to their ancestors and their descendants through the shared ground they all worked. To hold odal land was to have a place in the world and a stake in the long chain of one's kin; to lose it was to lose far more than acreage. This connects Othala to the deep Norse reverence for ancestors and lineage. The dead were not simply gone; they remained part of the family, honored at the hearth and in the land, their gifts and their blood carried forward in their descendants. Othala is the rune of that continuity, the sense that you are one link in a long chain, receiving from those before you and passing on to those after. It carries the whole weight of heritage: the home, the kin, the ancestors, and the inheritance of body, spirit, and tradition. The Old English rune poem, using the name *Ethel*, speaks of the estate as very dear to every person, if they can enjoy what is right and proper in their dwelling, most often in prosperity and peace. Home, the poem says, is where a person can live rightly and well, in comfort and abundance, on their own ground. That is the heart of Othala: the deep human need for a place that is yours, where you belong, where you are rooted in something larger than yourself. As the final rune of the Elder Futhark, it closes the cycle on exactly this note, of return, completion, and coming home to the enduring ground of one's own. ## How to Use Othala in Your Practice Othala is a grounding rune for work involving home, family, heritage, ancestors, inheritance, and enduring foundations. It is the ancestral home, so it is worked wherever roots, belonging, and legacy are the focus. ### For home and family When you want to bless, protect, or strengthen your home and family, Othala is a fitting focus. Carve or draw it to ground and shelter a household, to deepen family bonds, or to establish a sense of belonging and security in a place. It is a classic rune for the protection and blessing of the hearth. ### For ancestral connection As the rune of lineage and inheritance, Othala is well suited to ancestral work: honoring those who came before, connecting with the gifts and wisdom of your lineage, and drawing on the strength of your roots. Use it as a focus for ancestor veneration and for claiming the heritage that is yours. ### In a bind rune Othala pairs with [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) for wealth and security within the home, with [Berkano](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) for family and new life within the lineage, and with [Algiz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) for the protection of home and kin. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### For building lasting foundations Because Othala is what endures and is passed on, it is a fitting focus for building things meant to last, a stable home, a legacy, a foundation for those who come after. Use it when your aim is permanence and continuity, something rooted deeply enough to be handed down. ## Othala Rune Tattoos Othala is chosen as a tattoo for home, family, heritage, ancestry, and belonging, often by people honoring their roots or their lineage. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin, and for this rune the second point deserves particular attention. **It is a rune of home and heritage.** Othala genuinely signifies ancestral belonging, family, and the inheritance passed down through generations, which makes it a meaningful mark for someone honoring their roots and their kin. Its deep sense of home and continuity gives it real weight as a symbol of where you come from and what endures. **Know the history, with particular care for this rune.** Othala is the most heavily appropriated rune in the Elder Futhark. Nazi Germany took it as part of an invented "Aryan" heritage, two Waffen-SS divisions wore it as their insignia, and white supremacist groups across Europe and North America have used it on flags, banners, tattoos, and logos ever since, most often in an angular, winged form with the feet turned outward. The rune itself is an ancient, legitimate symbol of home and inheritance with a meaning thousands of years older than that abuse, and its heritage meaning belongs to all people and all lineages. But a tattoo cannot explain itself to a stranger, and this is a rune where knowing the context is essential. The section below, [Othala and hate groups](#othala-and-hate-groups), gives the full history and what to do about it before you commit it to skin. ## Othala and Hate Groups: The Full History and What to Do About It Othala was appropriated by Nazi Germany and is still used by white supremacist groups today, and anyone who wears, displays, or works with this rune should know that history before they do. Here is the record, drawn from the Anti-Defamation League's [hate symbol database](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/othala-rune) and from the [entry on the Othala rune](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othala_(rune)). In the 1930s, German Nazi occultists adopted Othala as a symbol of "kinship, family and blood ties within the Aryan race," and the SS took it up from there. Two Waffen-SS divisions wore it as their divisional insignia, it became the badge of the SS Race and Settlement Main Office, and the SS added serifs to it, which it called "feet" or "wings," giving the form now known as the winged Othala. The heritage-and-homeland meaning white supremacists attach to the rune "is not attested in any source from before the modern period," as the [rune's documented history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othala_(rune)) puts it. After the war, white supremacist groups in Europe and North America kept it, and it appears today on flags, banners, group logos, and tattoos, most often in an angular variant with wings or with the two feet turned outward. The ADL lists it as a hate symbol for that reason, and it lists three other Elder Futhark runes with it: Algiz, which the Nazis called the "life rune"; Tiwaz, the "Tyr rune" used by Nazi leadership schools; and Sowilo, which doubled became the SS lightning bolts. The same database says plainly, in every one of those entries, that these runes are also used by non-racist pagans and rune workers, and that context decides what a symbol means. That is true, and it is the ground this page stands on. Othala is roughly two thousand years old. Its meaning of home, kin, and inheritance belongs to every person and every lineage on earth, and the twelve years of the Third Reich do not get to own it. Heathens, rune workers, and witches have been reclaiming it for decades, and every honest use pushes back against the dishonest ones. What to do with that, practically: - **Use the plain form.** Draw Othala as the simple diamond with two trailing legs, the Elder Futhark shape. Avoid the angular, winged version and the version with the feet turned outward, which are the white supremacist forms. - **Keep it in runic context.** Othala among other runes, on a rune set, in a bind rune, or on an altar reads as what it is. Othala alone on a jacket, a flag, or a car reads differently to a stranger who knows the other history, and you should decide with that in mind. - **Be ready to explain.** If you wear it, know the history well enough to say in a sentence what it means to you and what it was stolen for. That sentence is part of the reclaiming. - **Look at who is selling.** Rune jewelry is sold by heathen artisans and it is sold by hate groups. Buy from people who mean the same thing you do. - **Think twice about the tattoo.** A tattoo cannot explain itself. If Othala is the rune you want on your skin, pair it with other runes or with a bind rune so the context travels with it. The [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers all four appropriated runes together. For the sources, read the history of the [Othala rune](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Othala_(rune)), its section on the SS-rune in particular, and the ADL's entry on the [Othala rune as a hate symbol](https://www.adl.org/resources/hate-symbol/othala-rune). ## Common Questions About Othala ### What does the Othala rune mean? Othala means ancestral property or inheritance, and by extension home, heritage, family, and what is passed down. It is the twenty-fourth and final rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound O. It represents the ancestral land and lineage, the roots and belonging that ground a person, and the enduring inheritance of body, spirit, and tradition. ### Is it spelled Othala or Othila? Both are used and both are correct. Othala and Othila are two reconstructions of the same rune's name, along with the form Odal. They refer to the twenty-fourth rune of the Elder Futhark, meaning ancestral home and inheritance. ### What does Othala reversed mean? Rootlessness, family discord, or being trapped by heritage rather than nourished by it. It can mean a break with home or family, a burdensome inheritance, or being bound by tradition you have outgrown. It usually points to a foundation that is out of balance, either missing or too confining. ### How do you pronounce Othala? OH-thah-lah. It is also spelled Othila, and called Ethel or Odal in the Old English and Norse traditions, all referring to the ancestral estate. ### Why has the Othala rune been misused? Othala has been misused because its meaning of ancestral land and lineage was easy to twist into a claim about blood: Nazi Germany adopted it as part of an invented "Aryan" heritage, two Waffen-SS divisions wore it as insignia, and white supremacist groups still use it, usually in an angular or winged form. The rune itself is an ancient, legitimate symbol of home and inheritance far older than that abuse, its meaning belongs to all people and all lineages, and non-racist pagans and rune workers use it every day. Use the plain Elder Futhark form, keep it in runic context, and know the history well enough to explain it; the section on Othala and hate groups above has the details. ## Keep Going Othala is the last of the twenty-four, and it closes the Elder Futhark. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you'll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=othala-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Othala comes [Dagaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/dagaz-rune/), the dawn and the breakthrough into a new day; Othala is the home that new day returns to. With Othala, the futhark comes full circle: from [Fehu](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/), the movable wealth of cattle at the very beginning, to Othala, the immovable wealth of ancestral land at the end. The journey through all twenty-four runes ends where it always does, at home. The estate is very dear to every person, the old poem says, if they can enjoy what is right and proper there, in prosperity and peace. Othala asks what you have inherited, where you truly belong, and what you will pass on to those who come after you. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [High John the Conqueror Root: Story, Meaning, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-high-john/) **Published:** September 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** High John the Conqueror root is the most famous root in Hoodoo: who High John was, what the root is, what it's used for, and how to carry, feed, and dress it. **Content:** High John the Conqueror root is the most famous root in Hoodoo, and it is carried for one thing above all others: the power to win. It is a dried root the size of a walnut, named for an African American folk hero who outsmarted every master set over him, and for more than a century it has ridden in pockets and mojo bags for luck, money, courage, court cases, and mastery over whatever stands in your way. This page tells you who High John was, what the root is and what it isn't, what it means, and exactly how to use it, from the first drop of oil to the words you say over it. ## What High John the Conqueror Root Is High John the Conqueror root is the dried root of *Ipomoea jalapa*, a Mexican morning glory relative also called jalap, and it is sold whole as a hard, dark, gnarled lump about the size of a walnut. The plant grows in the mountains of eastern Mexico and is a cousin of the sweet potato and the garden morning glory. Its root was once a well-known purgative in European medicine, which is why it reached the American South through the drug trade in the 1800s and why it should never be eaten today. Root workers wanted it for a different reason. The root is hard, heavy, dark, and knotted, and it keeps for years without crumbling, which makes it a natural talisman. Cut or broken, it shows a pale inside with dark rings, and old-timers say a good root is one that feels heavier than it looks. High John is one of three "John" roots in Hoodoo, and they are not interchangeable. The table below sorts them out. | Root | Plant | What it looks like | What it's for | |---|---|---|---| | High John the Conqueror | *Ipomoea jalapa* (jalap, a morning glory relative) | It is a hard, heavy, dark brown to black knob about the size of a walnut, roughly round with a wrinkled skin, and it has almost no smell until it is oiled. Cut open, it is pale inside with dark rings. | Power, mastery, luck, money, court cases, and winning. It is carried whole and fed with oil, never eaten. | | Little John to Chew, or Chewing John | *Alpinia galanga* (galangal, a ginger relative) | It is a small, pale tan to reddish-brown piece of rhizome with fine rings, and it looks like dried ginger and smells sharply of ginger and pepper. It is usually sold in chips or short lengths. | Court cases and persuasion. It is chewed and the juice is spat on the courthouse floor or the ground before you speak. | | Low John, Dixie John, or Southern John | *Trillium* species (beth root) | It is a small, thin, wrinkled, tan to brown rhizome with tiny rootlets, lighter and softer than High John, and it has a faint earthy smell. It is usually sold in small pieces. | Love, family peace, and domestic harmony. It is kept in the house or added to baths. | If a shop sells you "John the Conqueror root" that is small, pale, and smells of ginger, it is Chewing John. The [whole High John root](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/high-john-root-ipomoea-jalapa?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) is dark, dense, and has almost no smell until it is oiled. ## Who High John the Conqueror Was High John the Conqueror was a folk hero of enslaved African Americans in the South, an African prince sold into slavery who could not be broken, who outwitted every master with laughter and cunning, and whose spirit, the stories say, went into a root when he left so that his people would always have his power at hand. The stories were told on plantations from the early 1800s on. High John is a trickster in the line of Anansi and Br'er Rabbit, and in the tales he is always laughing, always one step ahead, tricking the master out of his crops, his money, and his dignity while never once losing his own. In some tellings he is a real man, in some a spirit, and in some he rode to America "on the wind" ahead of the ships. Zora Neale Hurston wrote the most famous account of him in 1943, in an essay called "High John de Conquer," where she described him as the hope and the laughter that kept people alive, and said that when freedom came he went back to Africa but left his power in a root "for his people to use." That root is the one you can hold. In Hoodoo, the root is not a symbol of High John; it is his conquering spirit in a form you can carry, and that is why it is treated the way it is: kept whole, fed, spoken to, and never thrown away. The blues carried the root into the rest of American culture. Willie Dixon's "Hoochie Coochie Man" and Muddy Waters's recordings put "John the Conqueror root" on jukeboxes in the 1950s, and it has been on them ever since. The [documented history of John the Conqueror](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_the_Conqueror) has the sources. ## High John the Conqueror Spiritual Meaning and Magical Properties High John the Conqueror root means mastery, and its magical properties in Hoodoo are power, luck, success, money, courage, and victory in any contest, from a court case to a card game to a job interview. Every use of the root comes back to the story. High John won by being stronger of will and quicker of wit than the people who held power over him, so the root is carried by anyone who has to face someone or something bigger than themselves. Traditionally that meant a landlord, a judge, a boss, a rival, a debt, or a run of bad luck. The root is also one of the classic roots of men's power in Hoodoo, carried for confidence, sexual vigor, and the ability to draw a lover, and it sits in the same family as the purple High John candle and the "Hoochie Coochie" mojo of the blues. Women carry it too, and always have, for the same mastery and the same luck. In plainer terms, here is what root workers reach for it for: - **Luck and gambling.** The oldest use. A fed High John root in the pocket at the card table or the racetrack. - **Money and business.** Kept with cash, in the register, or in a money mojo. - **Court cases and legal trouble.** Carried into the courtroom, often with Chewing John and a petition. - **Confidence and mastery.** Held before an interview, a negotiation, a confrontation, or a performance. - **Protection and dominion.** Kept at the door or buried at the property line to claim the ground. - **Breaking a jinx or a run of bad luck.** Carried and fed daily until the run turns. - **Love and attraction.** Traditionally for men drawing a partner, but used by anyone who wants to be noticed. ## How to Use High John the Conqueror Root To use High John the Conqueror root, you keep the root whole, anoint it with oil, tell it what you need it to do, and carry it on you or keep it where the work is, feeding it a drop of oil every week or whenever you ask something big of it. That is the whole method. The sections below are the specific jobs. ### Carry It The plainest use of High John is to carry the whole root in your pocket, your bag, or a small red flannel bag against your body. Feed it a drop of oil first, hold it, and tell it what you need. Then leave it alone and let it work. Many root workers carry the same root for years. ### Feed It A High John root that isn't fed goes quiet. Feeding means anointing it with a few drops of oil, and the traditional oils are [High John the Conqueror oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1oz-high-john-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john), Van Van, or a money oil, though plenty of old workers used whiskey or a drop of their own cologne. Rub the oil into the root with your thumb while you speak to it. Once a week is the usual rhythm, and always before a big day. ### Put It in a Mojo Bag High John is the classic heart of a mojo hand, the small red flannel bag of roots, herbs, and curios that Hoodoo workers carry for a single purpose. A money mojo might hold High John, a lodestone, a pinch of cinnamon, and a silver dime. A court mojo might hold High John, Chewing John, calendula, and a slip of paper with the judge's name. A luck mojo might hold High John, a rabbit's foot, and a pinch of five-finger grass. Tie the bag, feed it with oil or whiskey, and keep it hidden on your body. Nobody else touches it. ### For Money and Gambling Keep a fed High John root with your money: in the register, the cash box, the wallet, or the jar where you keep tips. Gamblers carry one in the pocket nearest the cards or the wheel and feed it before they play. Set one beside a green candle dressed with money oil and let the candle burn down beside it. The [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) has the method. ### For Court Cases and Legal Trouble Carry High John into the courtroom in your pocket, fed that morning, and hold it in your hand while the other side is speaking. Root workers pair it with Chewing John, which is chewed and the juice spat quietly on the courthouse floor or the ground outside, and with a petition paper naming the outcome you need, placed under a brown or purple candle at home for the run of the case. Put the root on top of your legal papers between hearings. A [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/) for the judge is the classic companion working: the jar sweetens the court while the root gives you the strength to stand in it. ### For Confidence, Interviews, and Confrontations Hold the root in your hand for a minute before you walk in, and say what you need out loud: this job, this raise, this conversation. Then put it in your pocket and go in. This is the "mastery" use, and it is the one most people come to High John for today. For a boss who needs softening rather than conquering, pair the root with a [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/). ### For Protection and Claiming Your Ground Bury a whole High John root at the front door or at each corner of the property to claim the ground and keep trouble out. Some workers keep one on the doorframe or in a bag behind the front door instead. Pair it with a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) traced on the door in [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) if you want belt and suspenders. ### On the Altar and as an Offering Keep a High John root on the working altar as the seat of power for any spell about winning, and dress it along with the candle. The root is also an offering in its own right. Set it before the ancestors or before whatever spirit you work with when you ask for strength, and set a glass of water or a small pour of whiskey beside it. Root workers who keep a relationship with High John himself give him whiskey, a cigar, and a coin. ## How to Dress and Feed a High John Root, Step by Step Dressing a High John root takes five minutes: you wash your hands, oil the root while you speak your purpose over it, and carry it, and you repeat the oil once a week. 1. **Wash your hands** and, if you like, wipe them with Florida Water. You are about to handle something you mean to keep for years. 2. **Hold the root** in your dominant hand and look at it. Notice its weight, its shape, which side is the "top." 3. **Put three drops of oil** in your palm. High John oil is traditional, and Van Van, money oil, or plain olive oil with a pinch of cinnamon all work. 4. **Rub the oil into the root** with your thumb, turning it so every side is touched, and say what the root is for. Be specific. "Win this case." "Bring the money to cover the rent by the first." "Make me the one they hire." 5. **Name it if you want to.** Many workers give their root a name and speak to it by that name from then on. 6. **Carry it** in a pocket, a bag, or a red flannel bag against the body. Keep it out of other people's hands. 7. **Feed it weekly** with a drop or two of oil, and again before any big day. A root that has done a big job gets a thank-you and a drink. 8. **If it ever cracks or breaks,** don't throw it away. Keep the pieces together in the bag, or bury it at the property line with thanks and start a new one. ## High John Oil, Candles, Incense, and Powder High John the Conqueror oil, purple High John candles, High John incense, and High John sachet powder are all ways of carrying the root's power into a working, and each has its own job: the oil feeds the root and dresses candles, the candle burns for the goal, the incense clears and charges the room, and the powder goes where you walk or sign. - **High John the Conqueror oil** is a condition oil built on the root, usually with a piece of root in the bottle. Use it to feed the root, to dress candles for money, court, and mastery, to anoint your hands and pulse points before a big day, and to dress a petition paper. The [oil with a piece of root inside](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/high-john-the-conqueror-oil-with-root-dram?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) is the traditional form. It is for the outside of the body only. - **High John candles** are purple, the color of power and mastery, and a purple candle dressed with High John oil is the standard candle for court cases, promotions, and conquering a rival or a habit. Burn one beside the root. - **High John incense** is burned before a working to set the room, and gamblers and business owners burn it in the morning. 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The [sachet powder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/high-john-sachet-powder?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) is the form that goes on paper and in shoes, and the [floor sweep](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/high-john-floor-sweep?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) is the one for the shop or the front room. - **High John wash and cologne** are for the body and the house: a capful of the [wash](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/john-the-conqueror-juan-el-conquistador-wash?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) in a bath or a mop bucket, or a splash of the [cologne](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/7-1-2oz-john-the-conqueror-ohli-cologne?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) on the neck and hands before you go in. ## A High John the Conqueror Prayer, Charge, or Affirmation Words said over a High John root are what turn a root into a working root, and the traditional charge is spoken plainly, in your own words, while you rub the oil in. There is no single official High John prayer. Root workers have always used what they were raised with: a psalm, a spoken petition, a few words to High John himself, or an affirmation of what they mean to do. Here is a charge that works as any of those. Say it in whatever voice is yours, and replace the last line with your own purpose. > High John, conqueror, who was never broken and never bowed, > who laughed at the master and walked away free, > lend me your wit, your luck, and your unbeatable will. > Ride with me in my pocket, stand with me in the room, > and when the day is done, let it be said that I won. > \[Name what you need.\] So it is. Many workers add Psalm 23 or Psalm 91 over the root, and many say nothing but the goal itself, three times. Both are traditional. ## High John and Hoodoo: Honoring the Tradition High John the Conqueror root belongs to Hoodoo, the folk magic of enslaved and free African Americans in the South, and it carries the memory of people who used it to survive, so it is best learned from practitioners within that tradition and worked with respect for where it comes from. That does not mean you cannot carry the root. It has been sold at drugstores and botánicas to everyone since the 1800s, and High John, in the stories, helped anybody who needed help. It does mean a few things in practice. Learn the story before you buy the root, and tell it right. Buy the root from people who know what it is. Don't call it "voodoo," which is a different religion with its own priests. If you want to go deeper than this page, Donna Rose's *[High John the Conqueror Charms & Rituals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/high-john-the-conqueror-charms-rituals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john)* is the classic botánica-counter manual, and the workers who wrote the tradition down, from Zora Neale Hurston to the contributors to Llewellyn's *Complete Book of North American Folk Magic*, are the voices to read next. ## Safety High John the Conqueror root is a talisman for carrying, not an herb for eating, and *Ipomoea jalapa* is a strong purgative, so the root, the oil, and the powder stay out of the mouth. - **Never eat, chew, or brew High John root.** The "chewing" John is a different plant, galangal. If you want a High John bath, set the root in a small dry bowl floating in the bath water so the essence is there without the root ever touching the water you sit in. - **Keep the root, oil, and powder away from children and pets.** A dog will chew a root. - **Try High John oil on a small patch of skin first.** Condition oils carry essential oils that can sting. - **Dress candles and let them dry before lighting,** and never spray cologne or wash toward a lit candle. ## Where to Buy High John the Conqueror Root High John the Conqueror root is sold whole at botánicas, spiritual supply shops, and online, and a good root is dark, dense, heavy for its size, and sold whole rather than chipped. - A [whole High John root](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/high-john-root-ipomoea-jalapa?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-high-john) is the form you carry and feed. 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Ask what plant is in the bag if you buy in person. "John the Conqueror" on a label can mean any of the three roots. ## High John the Conqueror FAQ ### What Is High John the Conqueror Root? High John the Conqueror root is the dried whole root of *Ipomoea jalapa*, a Mexican morning glory relative, and it is the most famous root in Hoodoo, carried for power, luck, money, court cases, and mastery. ### Who Was High John the Conqueror? High John the Conqueror was a folk hero of enslaved African Americans, an African prince sold into slavery who outwitted every master and could not be broken, and whose spirit, the stories say, went into the root that carries his name. ### What Is High John the Conqueror Root Used For? High John the Conqueror root is used for winning: luck, gambling, money, court cases, job interviews, confidence, protection of the home, and breaking a run of bad luck. It is carried whole in a pocket or mojo bag and fed with oil. ### How Do You Use High John the Conqueror Root? You use High John root by keeping it whole, anointing it with High John or Van Van oil while you say what you need, carrying it on your body or keeping it where the work is, and feeding it a drop of oil every week. ### What Are the Magical Properties of High John Root? The magical properties of High John root in Hoodoo are mastery, power, luck, success, money, courage, victory in contests, protection, and, traditionally, sexual vigor and attraction. ### What Is the Difference Between High John, Low John, and Chewing John? High John is *Ipomoea jalapa* and is carried for power and luck, Chewing John is galangal and is chewed for court cases, and Low John is trillium root and is kept for love and family peace. They are three different plants with three different jobs. ### Can You Eat High John the Conqueror Root? No, you cannot eat High John the Conqueror root, because *Ipomoea jalapa* is a strong purgative. The root is carried, never chewed or brewed. Chewing John, which is chewed, is a different plant. ### What Is High John the Conqueror Oil Used For? High John the Conqueror oil is used to feed the root, to dress candles for money, court, and mastery, to anoint the hands and pulse points before a big day, and to dress petition papers. It is for the outside of the body only. ### What Color Is a High John the Conqueror Candle? A High John the Conqueror candle is purple, the color of power and mastery, and it is dressed with High John oil and burned beside the root for court cases, promotions, and conquering a rival or a habit. ### What Are Good Offerings for High John the Conqueror? Traditional offerings for High John the Conqueror are whiskey, a cigar or tobacco, a coin, and a glass of water, set beside the root when you ask him for strength or thank him for a win. ### Is There a High John the Conqueror Prayer? There is no single official High John the Conqueror prayer. Root workers speak a plain petition over the root while they oil it, and many add Psalm 23 or Psalm 91 or say the goal three times. A charge that works as a prayer or an affirmation is above. ### Is High John the Conqueror Only for Men? No, High John the Conqueror is not only for men. The root is traditionally tied to men's power and attraction, and women have carried it for luck, money, court, and mastery for as long as it has been sold. ### Is High John the Conqueror Root Hoodoo or Voodoo? High John the Conqueror root is Hoodoo, the folk magic of African Americans in the South, and not Voodoo, which is a religion with its own priests and spirits. Hoodoo is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. ### How Long Does a High John Root Last? A High John root lasts for years, and many root workers carry the same root for a lifetime. It only needs to be kept fed with oil and out of other people's hands. Keep the root whole, keep it fed, and tell it what you need. High John was never beaten, and the people who kept his story alive needed that to be true. When you carry the root, you carry that. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Tarot Card Meanings: All 78 Cards Explained, Upright and Reversed](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) **Published:** September 23, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A tarot deck has 78 cards: 22 Major Arcana for the big turns of a life and 56 Minor Arcana for the everyday. Here is every card with its keywords, its upright and reversed meanings, how the suits and court cards work, and how to learn the meanings without memorizing a book. **Content:** A tarot deck has 78 cards, and each one has a meaning that a reader can learn: 22 Major Arcana cards that stand for the big turns of a life (the Fool, the Lovers, Death, the Tower, the World) and 56 Minor Arcana cards, in four suits of fourteen, that cover the everyday (money, work, love, conflict, and how you feel about them). This page gives every card's keywords and its upright and reversed meaning in the standard Rider-Waite-Smith system that most modern decks follow, then explains how the suits, numbers, and court cards work so you can read a card you have never seen before. If you are new, read the first two sections and the Major Arcana first, then come back to the suits as you meet them. Our guide to [beginner tarot spreads](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-tarot-card-spreads/) covers laying the cards out, and the [tarot journal page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) is the fastest way to make these meanings stick. ## How Tarot Card Meanings Work A tarot card's meaning is a cluster of related ideas, not a single fixed message, and reading is the act of choosing which idea in the cluster fits the question. The Three of Swords means heartbreak, grief, painful truth, and separation; in a question about a job it is the layoff, in a question about a friendship it is the falling-out, and in a question about your own health it is the diagnosis you have been avoiding. The keywords on this page are the cluster. The picture on the card, your question, and the cards around it tell you which word to pick. Three things decide how the meanings on this page apply to your deck: - **The system.** Nearly every deck sold today follows the [Rider-Waite-Smith](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rider%E2%80%93Waite_Tarot) deck of 1909, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith to Arthur Edward Waite's design, which gave every Minor Arcana card a scene instead of a row of cups or coins. Those scenes are what the meanings below describe. Older [Marseille-style](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot_of_Marseilles) decks and the [Thoth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoth_Tarot) deck use the same 78 cards with some different names and numbers, noted where they matter. - **Upright or reversed.** A card that lands upside down is "reversed," and most readers take it as the upright meaning blocked, delayed, turned inward, or taken too far. Some readers do not use reversals at all, which is a fine way to start. The reversed section below explains both approaches. - **Position.** The same card means something different as "the past," "the obstacle," or "the advice" in a spread. The meanings here are the card on its own; the spread supplies the grammar. ## The Tarot Deck at a Glance | Part of the deck | Cards | What they cover | |---|---|---| | [Major Arcana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Arcana) | 22, numbered 0 to 21 | The big lessons and turning points: identity, love, loss, power, faith, endings, and renewal. | | [Minor Arcana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Arcana): Wands | 14 (Ace to Ten, Page, Knight, Queen, King) | Fire. Energy, work, creativity, ambition, and will. | | Minor Arcana: Cups | 14 | Water. Love, feeling, relationships, intuition, and the heart. | | Minor Arcana: Swords | 14 | Air. Thought, conflict, truth, decisions, and the mind. | | Minor Arcana: Pentacles | 14 | Earth. Money, work, the body, home, and the material world. | Together that is 78 cards. A reading that is mostly Major Arcana is about the shape of your life; one that is mostly Minor Arcana is about the week you are in. ## Major Arcana Card Meanings The 22 Major Arcana cards, sometimes called the trumps, run from the Fool at 0 to the World at 21, and read in order they tell the story of a person leaving home, meeting every kind of teacher and test, falling apart, and coming back whole. Readers call this the Fool's Journey. When a Major Arcana card appears, the matter is bigger than the day's events: it is a lesson, a chapter, or a force you did not choose. ### 0. The Fool **Keywords:** beginnings, innocence, a leap of faith, freedom, foolishness. **Upright:** A fresh start taken with an open heart and no guarantee. [The Fool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fool_%28tarot_card%29) is the moment before the first step, and the card says take it. **Reversed:** Recklessness, a leap without looking, or the opposite: being too afraid to begin at all. Our [full Fool page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fool-tarot-card-meaning/) goes deeper. ### I. The Magician **Keywords:** skill, will, manifestation, resources, focus. **Upright:** You have every tool you need on the table in front of you; [the Magician](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magician_%28tarot_card%29) is the power to make something real by deciding to. **Reversed:** Manipulation, trickery, wasted talent, or a plan with no follow-through. ### II. The High Priestess **Keywords:** intuition, mystery, the unconscious, stillness, hidden knowledge. **Upright:** Something is known but not yet said. [The High Priestess](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_High_Priestess) tells you to wait, listen, and trust what you already sense. **Reversed:** Secrets kept from you or by you, ignored intuition, or surface noise drowning out the quiet voice. Our [High Priestess page](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/high-priestess-card-zoontjens/) covers the card's symbolism in full. ### III. The Empress **Keywords:** abundance, nurture, fertility, beauty, the natural world. **Upright:** Growth that comes from care. [The Empress](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Empress_%28tarot_card%29) is the garden in full bloom, motherhood in every sense, and the pleasure of the body and the senses. **Reversed:** Smothering, creative block, dependence, or neglect of yourself while you tend everyone else. ### IV. The Emperor **Keywords:** authority, structure, stability, fatherhood, control. **Upright:** Order built on purpose. [The Emperor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor_%28tarot_card%29) is the rules that make a thing work, the boundary that protects, and the leader who takes responsibility. **Reversed:** Rigidity, domination, a tyrant, or a total lack of discipline and direction. ### V. The Hierophant **Keywords:** tradition, institutions, teaching, conformity, spiritual authority. **Upright:** The wisdom of the established way: a teacher, a church, a school, a marriage done by the book. [The Hierophant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hierophant) says learn the rules before you break them. **Reversed:** Rebellion against convention, questioning dogma, or a tradition that has become an empty shell. ### VI. The Lovers **Keywords:** love, union, choice, values, alignment. **Upright:** A relationship that matters, and behind it a choice that reveals what you value. [The Lovers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lovers) is as much about deciding as about romance. **Reversed:** Disharmony, a relationship out of balance, a values conflict, or a choice made against your own heart. ### VII. The Chariot **Keywords:** willpower, victory, determination, control, momentum. **Upright:** Forward through force of will. [The Chariot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chariot_%28tarot_card%29) holds two opposing pulls in harness and drives them in one direction; it is a win earned by focus. **Reversed:** Loss of control, aggression, a stalled effort, or driving hard in the wrong direction. ### VIII. Strength **Keywords:** courage, patience, compassion, inner strength, gentle control. **Upright:** The woman closing the lion's mouth with her hands. [Strength](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_%28tarot_card%29) is power through gentleness, fear mastered by staying calm. (In Marseille decks this card is number XI and Justice is VIII; Waite swapped them.) **Reversed:** Self-doubt, weakness, raw impulse, or force used where patience was needed. ### IX. The Hermit **Keywords:** solitude, introspection, searching, guidance, wisdom. **Upright:** Time alone with a question. [The Hermit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hermit_%28tarot_card%29) carries his own lantern up the mountain; the answer comes from withdrawal, not from asking around. **Reversed:** Isolation that has gone too far, loneliness, or refusing the inward look the moment requires. ### X. Wheel of Fortune **Keywords:** change, cycles, luck, fate, a turning point. **Upright:** The wheel turns and your position on it changes. [Wheel of Fortune](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_Fortune_%28tarot_card%29) is good luck arriving, a cycle completing, and the reminder that nothing stays at the top or the bottom. **Reversed:** Bad luck, resistance to change, or a cycle you keep repeating because you have not learned its lesson. ### XI. Justice **Keywords:** fairness, truth, cause and effect, law, accountability. **Upright:** You get what you have earned, in both directions. [Justice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_%28tarot_card%29) is a decision made on the facts, a legal matter, and the balance restored. **Reversed:** Unfairness, dishonesty, avoiding accountability, or a verdict that does not fit the case. ### XII. The Hanged Man **Keywords:** surrender, pause, letting go, a new perspective, sacrifice. **Upright:** Hanging upside down by choice, calm and haloed. [The Hanged Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hanged_Man_%28tarot_card%29) is the productive pause: stop pushing, see the thing from the other way up, and give something up to move on. **Reversed:** Stalling, pointless sacrifice, resistance to letting go, or a delay that is now just avoidance. ### XIII. Death **Keywords:** endings, transformation, transition, release, the inevitable. **Upright:** An ending that clears the ground. [Death](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_%28tarot_card%29) almost never means a literal death; it is the job, the relationship, or the version of yourself that is over, and the card is honest that it hurts and that it is necessary. **Reversed:** Resisting an ending that has already happened, fear of change, stagnation, or a slow decay in place of a clean break. ### XIV. Temperance **Keywords:** balance, moderation, patience, blending, healing. **Upright:** The angel pouring water between two cups. [Temperance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperance_%28tarot_card%29) is the middle way, the mixing of two things into a better third, and recovery that takes exactly as long as it takes. **Reversed:** Excess, imbalance, impatience, or a life that has tipped too far toward one thing. ### XV. The Devil **Keywords:** bondage, addiction, materialism, shadow, temptation. **Upright:** Two figures chained, loosely enough to leave. [The Devil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil_%28tarot_card%29) is whatever you are tied to that you tell yourself you cannot put down: a habit, a person, a fear, a story. The chains are your own. **Reversed:** Breaking free, facing the shadow, release from an addiction or a toxic tie. One of the few cards whose reversal is mostly good news. ### XVI. The Tower **Keywords:** sudden upheaval, revelation, collapse, disaster, truth breaking through. **Upright:** Lightning strikes what was built on a false foundation. [The Tower](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tower_%28tarot_card%29) is the shock that could not be avoided, and the freedom on the other side of it. **Reversed:** Disaster averted or delayed, fear of change, or a collapse happening slowly and privately instead of all at once. ### XVII. The Star **Keywords:** hope, renewal, faith, inspiration, healing. **Upright:** After the Tower, the sky clears. [The Star](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_%28tarot_card%29) is calm restored, a reason to believe again, and the quiet certainty that things will be all right. **Reversed:** Hopelessness, lost faith, disconnection, or a wish that has no plan behind it. ### XVIII. The Moon **Keywords:** illusion, intuition, fear, the unconscious, uncertainty. **Upright:** Nothing is as it appears in moonlight. [The Moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moon_%28tarot_card%29) is anxiety, confusion, dreams, and the things surfacing from the deep; the advice is to wait for daylight before you act. **Reversed:** Fear released, confusion clearing, a deception revealed, or repressed feelings that need to come up. ### XIX. The Sun **Keywords:** joy, success, vitality, clarity, warmth. **Upright:** The happiest card in the deck. [The Sun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_%28tarot_card%29) is success you can see, good health, a child's delight, and everything out in the open. **Reversed:** A dimmed version: temporary sadness, delayed success, or ego getting in the way of joy. Even reversed, the Sun is rarely bad. ### XX. Judgement **Keywords:** awakening, reckoning, a calling, renewal, absolution. **Upright:** The trumpet sounds and the past is answered. [Judgement](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgement_%28tarot_card%29) is a summons to a new life, the moment you forgive yourself and rise. **Reversed:** Self-doubt, refusing the call, harsh judgment of yourself or others, or a lesson not yet learned. ### XXI. The World **Keywords:** completion, wholeness, achievement, travel, integration. **Upright:** The journey done and the dancer in the wreath. [The World](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_World_%28tarot_card%29) is a cycle completed with everything in its place, and often literal travel or a move. **Reversed:** Incompletion, a goal almost reached, or the reluctance to close one chapter so the next can open. ## Minor Arcana: How the Suits Work The 56 Minor Arcana cards are four suits of fourteen, and once you know the suit's element and what the numbers one through ten mean, you can read any Minor Arcana card by combining them. This is the skill that makes the meanings below stick, because it lets you reason out a card instead of remembering it. | Suit | Element | Area of life | Keywords | |---|---|---|---| | [Wands](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_wands) | Fire | Work, creativity, energy, ambition | Passion, drive, action, inspiration, ego. | | [Cups](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_cups) | Water | Love, emotion, relationships, intuition | Feeling, connection, dreams, healing, the heart. | | [Swords](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_swords) | Air | Thought, conflict, truth, communication | Clarity, decisions, struggle, honesty, anxiety. | | [Pentacles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_of_coins) | Earth | Money, work, the body, home | Security, effort, results, health, the practical. | The numbers carry a meaning of their own that repeats in every suit: **Ace** is the seed of the suit, pure potential. **Two** is a choice or a partnership. **Three** is growth and first results. **Four** is stability, sometimes to the point of stuckness. **Five** is conflict and loss. **Six** is harmony restored, help given or received. **Seven** is a test or a reassessment. **Eight** is movement and mastery. **Nine** is near-completion, the suit at full strength. **Ten** is the end of the cycle, for better or worse. Pentacles decks sometimes call the suit Coins or Disks; wands are sometimes rods, staves, or batons. ## Suit of Wands Card Meanings Wands are fire: the will to act, the spark of an idea, the job you want, the fight you pick. ### Ace of Wands **Keywords:** inspiration, a new venture, creative spark, potential. **Upright:** A burst of energy and a new idea worth chasing. **Reversed:** A false start, a creative block, or enthusiasm with nowhere to go. ### Two of Wands **Keywords:** planning, decisions, the wider world, first steps. **Upright:** A man holding the globe, looking out: you have a plan and the choice is whether to leave what is safe for it. **Reversed:** Fear of the unknown, poor planning, or staying home when the road is calling. ### Three of Wands **Keywords:** expansion, foresight, progress, waiting for ships to come in. **Upright:** The plan is working and the results are on their way; keep looking ahead. **Reversed:** Delays, obstacles, or ambitions that outran the preparation. ### Four of Wands **Keywords:** celebration, home, harmony, a milestone. **Upright:** A homecoming, a wedding, a housewarming: a moment of stable joy shared with others. **Reversed:** Tension at home, a celebration postponed, or a lack of belonging. ### Five of Wands **Keywords:** conflict, competition, disagreement, a scuffle. **Upright:** Everyone swinging at once and nobody hurt: rivalry, a clash of ideas, healthy competition that has gotten messy. **Reversed:** Conflict avoided or resolved, or the opposite, a fight that has turned bitter. ### Six of Wands **Keywords:** victory, recognition, success, public praise. **Upright:** The rider with the laurel wreath; you won, and people saw it. **Reversed:** Ego, a fall from favor, or success that feels hollow because it was for others' approval. ### Seven of Wands **Keywords:** defense, standing your ground, perseverance, challenge. **Upright:** You are on the high ground and they are coming; hold it. A card of defending what you have earned. **Reversed:** Feeling overwhelmed, giving up, or defensiveness with nothing to defend. ### Eight of Wands **Keywords:** speed, movement, news, things in flight. **Upright:** Eight staves crossing the sky: rapid progress, messages arriving, travel, momentum. **Reversed:** Delays, missed messages, haste that causes mistakes, or energy scattered. ### Nine of Wands **Keywords:** resilience, persistence, the last stand, guardedness. **Upright:** Bandaged and tired but still standing. One more push and it is done. **Reversed:** Exhaustion, paranoia, or refusing to lower your guard when the fight is over. ### Ten of Wands **Keywords:** burden, overwork, responsibility, carrying too much. **Upright:** Ten staves in your arms and the town still far off. Success has become a load; delegate or drop some. **Reversed:** Burnout, collapse under the weight, or finally putting the burden down. ### Page of Wands **Keywords:** enthusiasm, exploration, a messenger, free spirit. **Upright:** A young person, or a young energy, bursting with ideas and eager to go. Often news about a project. **Reversed:** Impulsiveness, a plan with no substance, or a talent left undeveloped. ### Knight of Wands **Keywords:** action, adventure, passion, impulsiveness. **Upright:** Charging in on a rearing horse: bold, charming, fast, and not always thinking it through. **Reversed:** Recklessness, anger, delays, or energy with no direction. ### Queen of Wands **Keywords:** confidence, warmth, independence, charisma, determination. **Upright:** Sunflower in one hand, black cat at her feet: a person who is magnetic, capable, and unbothered by what others think. One of the most searched cards in the deck, usually by people asking whether they can be her. The answer is yes. **Reversed:** Jealousy, demanding behavior, insecurity behind the confidence, or a fire burning too hot. ### King of Wands **Keywords:** leadership, vision, boldness, an entrepreneur. **Upright:** The natural leader who sets the direction and makes others want to follow. **Reversed:** Impulsive rule, arrogance, ruthlessness, or a vision with no one to carry it out. ## Suit of Cups Card Meanings Cups are water: love, friendship, feeling, dreams, and everything that moves in the heart. ### Ace of Cups **Keywords:** new love, emotional beginning, compassion, overflowing feeling. **Upright:** The cup running over: a new relationship, a new depth of feeling, an open heart. **Reversed:** Emotional blockage, repressed feeling, or love that cannot find an outlet. ### Two of Cups **Keywords:** partnership, mutual attraction, connection, union. **Upright:** Two people meeting as equals; the classic card for a relationship that works. **Reversed:** Imbalance, a breakup, or a partnership where one carries the other. ### Three of Cups **Keywords:** friendship, celebration, community, creativity. **Upright:** Three women raising their cups; the joy of friends and a reason to celebrate together. **Reversed:** Gossip, isolation, overindulgence, or a friendship gone stale. ### Four of Cups **Keywords:** apathy, contemplation, boredom, a missed offer. **Upright:** A figure ignoring the cup being handed to him. Discontent, and an opportunity you are not seeing because you are busy being unhappy. **Reversed:** Renewed interest, waking up to what is offered, or withdrawal deepening into depression. ### Five of Cups **Keywords:** loss, grief, regret, disappointment. **Upright:** Three cups spilled, two still standing behind you. Mourning what was lost is right; the card also asks you to turn around. **Reversed:** Acceptance, moving on, forgiveness, or grief that will not release. ### Six of Cups **Keywords:** nostalgia, childhood, innocence, memories, a gift from the past. **Upright:** Children exchanging flowers in cups. Kindness, old friends, a return to something simple and sweet. The most searched Minor Arcana card, often in love readings, where it can mean an ex or a first love. **Reversed:** Stuck in the past, naivety, or a childhood wound still running things. ### Seven of Cups **Keywords:** choices, illusion, fantasy, wishful thinking. **Upright:** Seven cups in the clouds, each holding a prize or a snake. Too many options and not enough reality; pick one and test it. **Reversed:** Clarity, a decision made, or a fantasy finally seen for what it is. ### Eight of Cups **Keywords:** walking away, seeking more, disillusionment, a spiritual search. **Upright:** Leaving eight full cups behind under a waning moon. What you built is fine and it is not enough; you leave to find what is. **Reversed:** Fear of leaving, drifting aimlessly, or returning to what you abandoned. ### Nine of Cups **Keywords:** contentment, satisfaction, a wish granted, pleasure. **Upright:** The "wish card." Wants met, comfort earned, and a well-fed smile. **Reversed:** Smugness, greed, or a wish granted that did not bring the happiness expected. ### Ten of Cups **Keywords:** lasting happiness, family, harmony, emotional fulfillment. **Upright:** The rainbow of cups over a home. Love that has become a life; the happy-ending card. **Reversed:** A broken home, family conflict, or a picture-perfect surface over an unhappy reality. ### Page of Cups **Keywords:** creative beginnings, intuition, a message of love, a dreamer. **Upright:** A fish popping out of the cup: a surprising feeling, an artistic impulse, a tender message, the inner child. **Reversed:** Emotional immaturity, a creative block, or a message you would rather not hear. ### Knight of Cups **Keywords:** romance, charm, an invitation, following the heart. **Upright:** The knight who arrives with a cup held out: a proposal, an offer of love, an artist on a quest. **Reversed:** Moodiness, unrealistic romance, a manipulator, or a promise that will not be kept. ### Queen of Cups **Keywords:** compassion, empathy, intuition, emotional security. **Upright:** The person everyone tells their troubles to; deep feeling held with calm. **Reversed:** Emotional dependence, martyrdom, or being drowned in other people's feelings. ### King of Cups **Keywords:** emotional balance, diplomacy, wisdom, generosity. **Upright:** Feeling mastered, not suppressed; the counselor who stays steady in a storm. **Reversed:** Manipulation through emotion, moodiness, coldness, or drinking to cope. ## Suit of Swords Card Meanings Swords are air: thought, words, truth, conflict, and the sharp edge of the mind. It is the hardest suit, because honesty is. ### Ace of Swords **Keywords:** clarity, breakthrough, truth, a new idea. **Upright:** The sword through the crown; a moment of piercing clarity, a decision cut clean. **Reversed:** Confusion, a clouded mind, or a truth used as a weapon. ### Two of Swords **Keywords:** stalemate, indecision, a blocked heart, avoidance. **Upright:** Blindfolded, arms crossed, two swords held level. A choice you refuse to make by refusing to look. **Reversed:** The blindfold comes off: a decision made, information released, or a stalemate breaking badly. ### Three of Swords **Keywords:** heartbreak, grief, painful truth, separation. **Upright:** Three swords through a heart in the rain. It means what it looks like, and the card's gift is that the pain is named. **Reversed:** Healing, forgiveness, release of grief, or pain suppressed and festering. ### Four of Swords **Keywords:** rest, recovery, retreat, contemplation. **Upright:** A knight lying on his tomb in a chapel: not dead, resting. Take the break before the next fight. **Reversed:** Restlessness, burnout, or a rest that has become hiding. ### Five of Swords **Keywords:** conflict, defeat, winning at a cost, dishonor. **Upright:** The victor gathering swords while the losers walk away. Someone won this fight and it was not worth it. **Reversed:** Reconciliation, regret, or a conflict that finally ends. ### Six of Swords **Keywords:** transition, moving on, leaving trouble behind, passage. **Upright:** The ferry crossing to calmer water. A necessary move, a journey away from difficulty, a slow recovery. **Reversed:** Baggage you will not put down, resistance to change, or a transition that stalls. ### Seven of Swords **Keywords:** deception, strategy, stealth, getting away with it. **Upright:** A figure tiptoeing off with five swords. Cunning, theft, a lie, or a clever plan that avoids a direct fight. **Reversed:** Confession, conscience, a deception exposed, or self-deception ending. ### Eight of Swords **Keywords:** restriction, feeling trapped, self-imposed limits, victim thinking. **Upright:** Bound and blindfolded among swords, on ground with no real walls. The trap is mostly in the mind. **Reversed:** Release, new perspective, freedom from limiting beliefs. ### Nine of Swords **Keywords:** anxiety, nightmares, despair, worry. **Upright:** Sitting up in bed with the head in the hands at 3 a.m. Fear worse than the thing feared. **Reversed:** Recovery from despair, worry released, or anxiety turned inward and hidden. ### Ten of Swords **Keywords:** rock bottom, betrayal, a painful ending, ruin. **Upright:** Ten swords in a back under a black sky, and dawn on the horizon. It is over, completely, and that is the beginning. **Reversed:** Recovery, survival, the worst behind you, or a refusal to admit that it is over. ### Page of Swords **Keywords:** curiosity, vigilance, new ideas, restlessness. **Upright:** Sword up, hair in the wind: mental energy, a sharp young mind, a message or an investigation. **Reversed:** Gossip, cynicism, all talk and no action, or hasty words. ### Knight of Swords **Keywords:** ambition, haste, assertiveness, charging ahead. **Upright:** Full gallop into the wind. Decisive, brilliant, fast, and in danger of running people over. **Reversed:** Aggression, rashness, a bully, or an argument that goes nowhere. ### Queen of Swords **Keywords:** clear-sightedness, independence, honesty, boundaries. **Upright:** The queen who has seen everything and will tell you the truth kindly and without flinching; often a widow or a woman who has stood alone. **Reversed:** Coldness, bitterness, cruelty with words, or judgment without compassion. ### King of Swords **Keywords:** intellect, authority, truth, discipline. **Upright:** The judge, the lawyer, the strategist: reason ruling, fairly. **Reversed:** Manipulation, tyranny of the mind, ruthlessness, or intelligence used to control. ## Suit of Pentacles Card Meanings Pentacles are earth: money, work, the body, the home, and everything you can hold in your hands. Older decks call them Coins. ### Ace of Pentacles **Keywords:** opportunity, prosperity, a new job, a seed planted. **Upright:** A coin offered from a cloud over a garden: a concrete new beginning, money or work arriving. **Reversed:** A missed opportunity, poor planning, or a chance that looks better than it is. ### Two of Pentacles **Keywords:** balance, juggling, adaptability, priorities. **Upright:** Two coins in an infinity loop: keeping several things going at once, with grace so far. **Reversed:** Overcommitment, dropped balls, disorganization, or finances out of balance. ### Three of Pentacles **Keywords:** teamwork, craftsmanship, collaboration, skill recognized. **Upright:** The mason at work with the planners consulting him. Good work done with others, and respected. **Reversed:** Poor teamwork, sloppy work, or skill that goes unrecognized. ### Four of Pentacles **Keywords:** security, control, saving, possessiveness. **Upright:** A figure clutching four coins. Stability that has become holding on too tight; safe, but not free. **Reversed:** Generosity, letting go of control, or the opposite, reckless spending and financial fear. ### Five of Pentacles **Keywords:** hardship, poverty, illness, exclusion, worry about money. **Upright:** Two figures in the snow outside a lit church window. Loss, want, and the feeling of being left out in the cold, with help nearer than it looks. **Reversed:** Recovery, help arriving, a change in fortune, or the end of a hard stretch. ### Six of Pentacles **Keywords:** generosity, charity, giving and receiving, fairness. **Upright:** The merchant with the scales handing out coins. Help given or received, a fair exchange, or a debt paid. **Reversed:** Strings attached, charity that keeps someone dependent, or debt and one-sided giving. ### Seven of Pentacles **Keywords:** patience, assessment, long-term effort, investment. **Upright:** The farmer leaning on his hoe, looking at the vine. Work done, harvest not yet in; is it worth continuing? **Reversed:** Impatience, wasted effort, or an investment that will not pay. ### Eight of Pentacles **Keywords:** diligence, skill-building, craftsmanship, apprenticeship. **Upright:** The craftsman carving coin after coin. Mastery through repetition; the card for learning a trade or putting in the hours. **Reversed:** Perfectionism, work without purpose, cutting corners, or a skill neglected. ### Nine of Pentacles **Keywords:** independence, luxury, self-sufficiency, a reward earned. **Upright:** A woman alone in her garden with a falcon on her wrist. Financial and personal independence enjoyed in comfort. **Reversed:** Overspending, dependence on others, or success that has become isolation. ### Ten of Pentacles **Keywords:** wealth, legacy, family, long-term security, inheritance. **Upright:** Three generations under an arch with the family dogs. Lasting wealth, a home that will outlive you, tradition. **Reversed:** Family financial trouble, a disputed inheritance, or security that has become a cage. ### Page of Pentacles **Keywords:** ambition, study, a new skill, a practical opportunity. **Upright:** A student holding the coin up to the light. A scholarship, a new course, the first step in a long practical plan. **Reversed:** Procrastination, a lack of progress, or a plan that never leaves the notebook. ### Knight of Pentacles **Keywords:** hard work, reliability, routine, methodical progress. **Upright:** The one knight who is not moving, on a heavy horse in a plowed field. Slow, sure, and dependable. **Reversed:** Boredom, stagnation, laziness, or perfectionism that stops the work. ### Queen of Pentacles **Keywords:** nurturing, practicality, abundance, a comfortable home. **Upright:** The queen with the rabbit at her feet in a garden of roses. Warm, capable, generous, and good with money. **Reversed:** Self-neglect, work-life imbalance, or smothering care and materialism. ### King of Pentacles **Keywords:** wealth, business success, security, mastery of the material. **Upright:** The king on a throne of bulls with a vine-covered robe. Prosperity built and shared, the reliable provider. **Reversed:** Greed, corruption, stubbornness, or wealth held as the only measure of worth. ## How to Read the Court Cards The sixteen court cards, a Page, Knight, Queen, and King in each suit, are the hardest cards for beginners because they can mean a person, a role you are playing, or a stage of the suit's energy. Read them in this order: first ask whether the card is describing someone in the question (the King of Pentacles as your boss, the Queen of Cups as your mother); if nobody fits, read it as advice to take on that quality (be the Queen of Swords and say the true thing); and if that does not fit either, read it as a stage, with Pages as beginnings, Knights as pursuit, Queens as mastery held inward, and Kings as mastery in the world. Court cards are not tied to gender; a man can be the Queen of Wands and a woman the King of Swords. ## What Reversed Tarot Cards Mean A reversed card is the upright meaning blocked, delayed, turned inward, weakened, or pushed to its extreme, and which of those applies is a judgment call. The Sun reversed is a cloud over the sun, not the end of the world; the Devil reversed is the chains coming off, which is good; the Ten of Swords reversed is the worst already behind you. A few readers treat every reversal as a straight opposite, which makes Death reversed mean stagnation and Judgement reversed mean self-doubt; those readings are given above where they are the common ones. If reversals make readings feel like a coin toss, do not use them: shuffle so the cards stay upright and read the surrounding cards for the shadow side instead. Plenty of experienced readers never reverse a card. ## How to Learn the Tarot Card Meanings Learn the structure, not the list. The 22 Major Arcana are worth learning one by one, because each is a distinct lesson; the 56 Minor Arcana are learned by combining suit and number, as in the table above, until the scenes on the cards remind you of the combination on their own. Three habits do most of the work: 1. **Pull one card a day** and write your own read before you look it up; that keeps the meaning attached to your intuition instead of a book. The [tarot journal page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) is built for exactly this. 2. **Read the picture first.** Where is the figure looking, what is in their hands, what is the weather? The Rider-Waite-Smith scenes were designed so that the picture carries the meaning. 3. **Lay small spreads** and notice how cards change each other. Our [beginner spreads](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-tarot-card-spreads/) start at one card and stop at five. For a deck, any Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck from the [tarot cards collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-card-meanings) will match the meanings on this page. For a book, Joan Bunning's [Learning the Tarot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/learning-the-tarot-for-beginners-by-joan-bunning?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-card-meanings) is the standard first course, Barbara Moore's [Tarot for Beginners](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tarot-for-beginners-by-barbara-moore?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-card-meanings) is the friendliest, and Waite's own [Pictorial Key to the Tarot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pictorial-key-to-the-tarot-by-ae-waite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-card-meanings) is the 1910 source for everything above. Clear a new deck before you begin; our guide to [cleansing tarot cards](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/cleanse-tarot-cards/) covers it. ## Tarot Card Meanings FAQ ### How many cards are in a tarot deck? Seventy-eight: 22 Major Arcana cards numbered 0 (the Fool) to 21 (the World), and 56 Minor Arcana cards in four suits of fourteen, each suit running Ace through Ten plus a Page, Knight, Queen, and King. ### What do the tarot cards represent? Each card represents a cluster of related ideas: a situation, a feeling, a person, or a lesson. The Major Arcana represent the big forces and turning points of a life, and the Minor Arcana represent everyday matters, sorted into work and energy (Wands), love and feeling (Cups), thought and conflict (Swords), and money and the body (Pentacles). ### What are the 22 cards in a tarot deck? The 22 Major Arcana are the Fool, the Magician, the High Priestess, the Empress, the Emperor, the Hierophant, the Lovers, the Chariot, Strength, the Hermit, Wheel of Fortune, Justice, the Hanged Man, Death, Temperance, the Devil, the Tower, the Star, the Moon, the Sun, Judgement, and the World. ### What are the 12 main tarot cards? There is no official set of twelve; the question usually means the best-known Major Arcana. The ones most people recognize are the Fool, the Magician, the High Priestess, the Empress, the Emperor, the Lovers, Wheel of Fortune, Death, the Devil, the Tower, the Sun, and the World. All 22 Major Arcana carry equal weight in a reading. ### What are the meanings of all the tarot cards? This page lists all 78 with keywords and upright and reversed meanings. In short: the Major Arcana are the big lessons, the Aces are beginnings, the Tens are endings, the numbers between trace a story of growth, conflict, and completion, and the court cards are people or roles. ### What is the difference between the Major and Minor Arcana? The Major Arcana are the 22 named cards that stand for major life themes and forces beyond your control; the Minor Arcana are the 56 suited cards that stand for daily events and choices. A reading heavy in Majors is about the shape of your life, one heavy in Minors is about the week you are in. ### What does a reversed tarot card mean? A reversed card is the upright meaning blocked, delayed, turned inward, weakened, or taken to an extreme. Which one applies depends on the card and the question, and many readers do not use reversals at all. ### What does the Death card mean? Death means an ending and the transformation that follows it, almost never a literal death. It is the job, relationship, phase, or self-image that is over, and the card is honest that endings hurt and are necessary. Reversed, it means resisting an ending that has already happened. ### Are tarot cards evil? No. Tarot cards are a fifteenth-century Italian card game that people began using for reflection and fortune-telling in the eighteenth century, and modern readers use them as a tool for thinking through a question. Some religious traditions forbid divination, which is a matter for your own faith; nothing about the cards themselves does anything to you. ### What is the most powerful tarot card? Readers most often name the Sun, the World, or the Magician for good and the Tower or Death for upheaval, but no card outranks another. The most powerful card in any reading is the one that answers the question. ### Can tarot answer yes or no questions? It can if you decide in advance how you will read the answer: upright is yes and reversed is no, or the card's general tone decides. Tarot is better at "what do I need to know about this" than at yes or no, and most readers rephrase the question. ### Which tarot deck should a beginner learn on? Any deck based on the Rider-Waite-Smith system, which is most decks made since 1909, because the scenes on the Minor Arcana carry the meanings and every book and website, including this page, describes those scenes. Choose the art you like; the system underneath will be the same. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [21 Signs You're Going Through A Spiritual Awakening](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spiritual-awakening-signs/) **Published:** August 20, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Have Increased Intuition? 🔮 You may be experiencing a Spiritual Awakening! ✨ Find out 👇 **Content:** The journey of self-discovery is never-ending. Sometimes, along your path, there comes a profound moment of clarity, often referred to as a "spiritual awakening". ## Ready To Find Out? - [Here Are 21 Signs Of A Spiritual Awakening](#h-here-are-21-signs-of-a-spiritual-awakening) This transformative experience can manifest in various forms, leaving you to wonder: What is a spiritual awakening? Are there symptoms of ascension? How does one truly know if they're undergoing these spiritual awakening stages? Understanding the definition of a spiritual awakening is crucial. At its core, it is a profound realization where you become aware of your spiritual nature, place in the universe, and the interconnectedness of all things. As you embark on this journey, there are certain signs and symptoms that can point to its onset. --- ## Here Are 21 Signs Of A Spiritual Awakening 1. **Heightened Awareness**: Suddenly, you're more conscious of your thoughts, actions, and surroundings. 2. **Deep Introspection**: You find yourself reflecting more, pondering life's big questions. 3. **Empathy Overdrive**: You feel a deeper connection to others, often feeling their emotions. 4. **Loss of Interest in Material Things**: Spiritual fulfillment becomes more important than materialistic desires. 5. **Increased Intuition**: Trusting your gut feeling becomes second nature as your spiritual awakening progresses. 6. **Desire for Solitude**: You cherish moments of solitude to connect with your inner self. 7. **Feeling Overwhelmed by Crowds**: Energy sensitivity can make crowded places overwhelming. 8. **Seeing Patterns and Synchronicities**: The universe seems to speak through repeated numbers, patterns, or events. 9. **Shift in Priorities**: What once mattered seems insignificant now. 10. **New Physical Sensations**: Some people describe tingling, warmth, or waves of energy often associated with kundalini awakening. Any unexplained physical symptom deserves a visit to your doctor first. 11. **Seeing the World with 'New Eyes'**: Ordinary things appear miraculous. 12. **Deep Feeling of Unity**: You sense a strong bond with all living beings. 13. **Encounters with Spirit Guides**: Be it through dreams or meditative states, guidance seems omnipresent. 14. **Letting Go of Ego**: The need for validation dwindles as your spiritual awakening grows. 15. **Search for Truth and Meaning**: A hunger to understand the universe intensifies. 16. **Sudden Attraction to Nature**: Nature's beauty becomes profoundly touching. 17. **Altered Sleep Patterns**: You might sleep more lightly or feel energized on less sleep. 18. **Desire to Break Free from Restrictive Patterns**: Old habits and routines feel stifling. 19. **Heightened Creativity**: An urge to express through art, writing, or other mediums emerges. 20. **Deeper Emotional Sensitivity**: Emotions, whether yours or others', are felt more intensely. 21. **Feeling of Being 'Reborn'**: A sense that you are not the same person you once were. The signs mentioned above are just a starting point. Spiritual awakenings are deeply personal, and everyone's experience will be unique. However, recognizing these signs can be a comforting affirmation that you're not alone in this journey. Whether you're just curious about what is an awakening or you're seeking validation for the spiritual signs you're experiencing, remember that the journey of awakening is continuous. The most important aspect is to stay connected with yourself, be patient, and trust the process. --- **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Life Path Number: How To Calculate It & What Yours Means](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) **Published:** August 17, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Discover the profound wisdom hidden in your Life Path Numbers. 🔮 Dive deep into the ancient knowledge that guides you to your true destiny. **Content:** At the forefront of the mystical world of numbers is the concept of the Life Path Number. In the realm of spirituality and numerology, numbers play a pivotal role in helping us understand our purpose, challenges, and opportunities in this lifetime. - [What Is A Life Path Number?](#h-what-is-a-life-path-number) - [How To Calculate Your Life Path Number](#h-how-to-calculate-your-life-path-number) - [Examples Of Life Path Numbers & Their Meanings](#h-examples-of-life-path-numbers-amp-their-meanings) - [Life Path 1: The Leader](#h-life-path-1-the-leader) - [Life Path 2: The Diplomat](#h-life-path-2-the-diplomat) - [Life Path 3: The Communicator](#h-life-path-3-the-communicator) - [Life Path 4: The Builder](#h-life-path-4-the-builder) - [Life Path 5: The Adventurer](#h-life-path-5-the-adventurer) - [Life Path 6: The Nurturer](#h-life-path-6-the-nurturer) - [Life Path 7: The Seeker](#h-life-path-7-the-seeker) - [Life Path 8: The Executive](#h-life-path-8-the-executive) - [Life Path 9: The Humanitarian](#h-life-path-9-the-humanitarian) - [How To Use Your Life Path Number](#h-how-to-use-your-life-path-number) - [How To Connect With Your Sacred Life Path Number](#h-how-to-connect-with-your-sacred-life-path-number) - [Resources](#h-resources) ## What Is A Life Path Number? As you may have read in many introductions to numerology books, this number, in essence, is a single-digit number derived from your birth date. It acts as a cosmic roadmap, illuminating your life's purpose, and guiding your steps through the journey of existence. ### Benefits Of Calculating Your Life Path Number Understanding your number can provide insight into: 1. **Your innate abilities and challenges.** 2. **Your optimal career paths.** 3. **Your compatibility with partners.** 4. **The cycles of your life and how best to navigate them.** ## How To Calculate Your Life Path Number To tap into this reservoir of knowledge, you first need to know how to determine your number. ### Step 1: Gather The Components Your number comes from your date of birth. It considers the day, month, and year of your birth. ### Step 2: Add The Digits That Make Up Your Date Of Birth Break down your birthdate into day, month, and year components. Then, reduce each component to a single-digit number by adding them. For instance, if you were born on March 30, 1995: - **Day:** 30 -> 3 + 0 = 3 - **Month:** March (3rd month) -> 3 - **Year:** 1995 -> 1 + 9 + 9 + 5 = 24 -> 2 + 4 = 6 ### Step 3: Find The Final Sum Now, sum up the reduced numbers: 3 + 3 + 6 = 12 -> 1 + 2 = 3. So, your number is 3. ## Examples Of Life Path Numbers & Their Meanings Each number resonates with a unique vibration: ### Life Path 1: The Leader Independent, assertive, and innovative. Individuals with this number are natural leaders, filled with ambition and drive; they often pave their unique paths with creativity and determination. Learn more about [Life Path 1](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-1/)! ### Life Path 2: The Diplomat Sensitive, diplomatic, and cooperative. Embodying harmony and diplomacy, these people are natural peacemakers and excel in partnerships, valuing cooperation and balance. Learn more about [Life Path 2](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-2/)! ### Life Path 3: The Communicator Creative, sociable, and expressive. Communication and expression are strengths for this number; these individuals are often artistic, optimistic, and inspire others with their creative talents. Learn more about [Life Path 3](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-3/)! ### Life Path 4: The Builder Practical, reliable, and grounded. Reliable and practical, these folks are the builders of numerology, valuing structure and order, and are often seen as the backbone of any endeavor. Learn more about [Life Path 4](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-4/)! ### Life Path 5: The Adventurer Energetic, versatile, and freedom-loving. Adventurous and free-spirited, people with this number crave freedom and change, often being the life of the party and embracing new experiences. Learn more about [Life Path 5](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-5/)! ### Life Path 6: The Nurturer Responsible, loving, and protective. Driven by a sense of duty and love, these individuals are the caregivers, always looking to heal and nurture, often in roles like teachers, counselors, or parents. Learn more about [Life Path 6](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-6/)! ### Life Path 7: The Seeker Analytical, introspective, and spiritual. Introspective and analytical, sevens are the seekers of truth and wisdom, often drawn to the mysteries of life and deeper understanding. Get the [Life Path 7 meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-7/)! ### Life Path 8: The Executive Ambitious, authoritative, and goal-oriented. These are the movers and shakers, people with ambition, and a desire for material success; they have a knack for leadership and an intuitive understanding of business. Learn the [meaning of life path number 8](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-8/)! ### Life Path 9: The Humanitarian Compassionate, philanthropic, and selfless. With a global consciousness, nines are humanitarian at heart, driven to make the world a better place, and often resonate with roles that involve healing, teaching, or activism. Learn the [full meaning of life path number 9](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-9/). ## How To Use Your Life Path Number Once you've determined your number, the journey of understanding begins. - **Discover Relationship Goals and Compatibility:** Numbers often harmonize or clash with each other, offering insights into partnership dynamics. - **Gain Insight into Work Preferences:** Some numbers are drawn to leadership roles, while others excel in supportive or creative positions. - **Evaluate Your Life Experiences:** Your number can help you understand why certain challenges and opportunities recur in your life. ## How To Connect With Your Sacred Life Path Number Once you're aware of your number, you can connect with its energy: - **Creating an Altar to Honor Your Number:** Dedicate a space with items that resonate with your number's vibration. - **Making a Symbolic Tattoo:** Carry your number's power with you always. - **Adding Images to Your Home or Workspace:** Visual reminders can help you align with your number's energy. In the intricate web of life, numbers serve as guiding stars. Your number, especially, can be a beacon, illuminating the path to your truest self. By understanding and embracing its power, you can navigate life with enhanced clarity and purpose. #### Resources - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology) **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 8: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-8/) **Published:** September 6, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Everything you need to know about Life Path Number 8. Learn about its strengths, weaknesses, and destiny. **Content:** **Life Path Number 8: The Executive \| Goal-Oriented \| Leader \| Entrepreneur \| Productive \| Resilient** Within the captivating realm of numerology, Life Path Numbers act as crucial touchstones that shed light on our personalities, desires, and destinies. [Calculate your life path number >](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) The Life Path Number 8 stands out as a symbol of ambition, power, and material success. If you are an 8 or are fortunate enough to know one, this comprehensive guide aims to provide an all-encompassing understanding of this potent number. ## In This Guide - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 8](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-8) - [Strengths of Life Path Number 8](#h-strengths-of-life-path-number-8) - [Goal-Oriented Nature](#h-goal-oriented-nature) - [Leadership Skills](#h-leadership-skills) - [Financial Acumen](#h-financial-acumen) - [Strong Work Ethic](#h-strong-work-ethic) - [Resilience](#h-resilience) - [Challenges and Their Remedies](#h-challenges-and-their-remedies) - [Materialism](#h-materialism) - [Work-Life Balance](#h-work-life-balance) - [Intense Drive](#h-intense-drive) - [Relationship Compatibility](#h-relationship-compatibility) - [Best Career Choices](#h-best-career-choices) - [Tips For A Balanced Life](#h-tips-for-a-balanced-life) We'll dissect everything from its inherent attributes to its compatibility in relationships, as well as its best-suited career options. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 8 If you're a Number 8, you're often characterized by **ambition, determination, and a flair for leadership**. Your compelling drive to achieve makes you a natural leader in many settings. ## Strengths of Life Path Number 8 ### Goal-Oriented Nature You have a crystal-clear focus on your objectives and go to great lengths to achieve them. ### Leadership Skills With your strong leadership qualities, you're often the one who takes the reins in group settings. ### Financial Acumen You possess an innate understanding of monetary matters, making you a savvy investor or entrepreneur. ### Strong Work Ethic Your commitment to excellence is manifested in your strong work ethic. ### Resilience You have the ability to bounce back from setbacks with even greater vigor. ## Challenges and Their Remedies ### Materialism Your drive for success can sometimes veer into materialism, overshadowing other life aspects. ### Work-Life Balance The relentless pursuit of your goals can lead to an imbalance between your professional and personal life. ### Intense Drive Your strong ambitions can sometimes be intimidating or off-putting to others. ## Relationship Compatibility When it comes to relationships, Life Path Number 8s are generally most compatible with Life Path Numbers 2 and 6. These combinations usually provide a harmonious blend of ambition and emotional connection. ## Best Career Choices Considering your leadership skills and financial acumen, careers in **business management, finance, and law** are often the best avenues for you. These fields offer the ideal platform for your ambitious and competitive nature. ## Tips For A Balanced Life 1. **Prioritize Relationships**: Don't let your career ambitions overrun your personal life. 2. **Balance Material and Spiritual**: Find ways to balance your material aspirations with spiritual or emotional enrichment. 3. **Embrace Humility**: While your confidence is a strength, humility can make you more approachable. 4. **Practice Empathy**: Understanding the needs and feelings of others can enhance your leadership skills. Life Path 8 is a potent number characterized by ambition, financial acumen, and natural leadership. If you're a Number 8, your life journey is oriented towards achieving lofty goals and accumulating material wealth. While these strengths set you apart, they can also pose challenges like materialism and work-life imbalance. However, by acknowledging these potential issues and actively working on them, you can attain a well-rounded life that is successful both materially and emotionally. In a nutshell, your ambition and drive make you a force to be reckoned with, but remember that life's true richness often lies in a balanced approach that values relationships and inner growth alongside material success. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Life Path Number 9: Meaning, Strengths & Characteristics In Numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number-9/) **Published:** September 6, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Maximize your potential with actionable tips tailored for individuals with Life Path Number 9. Step-by-step guide to a fulfilling life. **Content:** **Life Path Number 9: The Humanitarian \| Compassionate \| Wise \| Selfless \| Deeply Spiritual \| Morally Strong** In the fascinating realm of numerology, Life Path Numbers serve as illuminating beacons that offer profound insights into our personalities, aspirations, and life missions. [Discover what your Life Path Number is here.](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/) Among these, Life Path Number 9 resonates as a number of wisdom, humanitarianism, and spiritual insight. ## In This Guide - [The Meaning Of Life Path Number 9](#h-the-meaning-of-life-path-number-9) - [Strengths of Life Path Number 9](#h-strengths-of-life-path-number-9) - [Challenges and Resolutions](#h-challenges-and-resolutions) - [Relationship Compatibility](#h-relationship-compatibility) - [Suitable Career Paths](#h-suitable-career-paths) - [Tips For A Balanced Life](#h-tips-for-a-balanced-life) If you're a Number 9 or have the privilege of knowing one, this extensive guide seeks to uncover every layer of this deeply empathic and wise Life Path Number. From its core attributes to its ideal relationship partners and career options, let's explore the nuanced world of Number 9. ## The Meaning Of Life Path Number 9 As a Life Path Number 9, you are often defined by your **deep sense of compassion, your wisdom, and your innate desire to make the world a better place**. You are a humanitarian at heart, one who seeks to uplift others and bring about meaningful change. ## Strengths of Life Path Number 9 ### Compassionate Nature Your empathic nature is one of your most cherished attributes, making you a naturally caring and understanding individual. ### Wisdom Beyond Years You have an innate wisdom that often surprises people who may be older but not necessarily wiser. ### Altruistic Spirit You are motivated by a deep sense of altruism, always aiming to serve others without expecting anything in return. ### Spiritual Insight Your spiritual depth is often captivating, serving as both a sanctuary and a source of inspiration for yourself and others. ### Strong Moral Compass You possess a strong ethical code, which serves as your internal compass, guiding you in every decision you make. ## Challenges and Resolutions ### Sacrificial Tendency Your altruistic inclinations can sometimes lead you to sacrifice your own well-being for the sake of others. ### Emotional Sensitivity Your compassionate nature makes you emotionally sensitive, which can occasionally lead to overwhelm. ### Idealistic Outlook Your idealistic views may sometimes clash with the more pragmatic, materialistic world, causing frustration. ## Relationship Compatibility In matters of love, Number 9s often find harmonious relationships with Life Path Numbers 3 and 6. These partnerships provide a complementary blend of wisdom, creativity, and emotional depth. ## Suitable Career Paths Given your strong humanitarian and ethical bent, careers in **non-profit organizations, counseling, teaching, and healthcare** are particularly fulfilling for you. ## Tips For A Balanced Life 1. **Self-Care**: While you focus on helping others, don't forget to take time for yourself. 2. **Realistic Goals**: Although idealism is admirable, set achievable goals to avoid disappointment. 3. **Emotional Boundaries**: Learn to set emotional limits to protect your well-being. 4. **Spiritual Exploration**: Delve deeper into spiritual practices to nourish your soul and gain inner strength. Life Path Number 9 is a unique blend of spiritual depth, wisdom, and humanitarian instincts. If you are a Number 9, your life mission is deeply rooted in empathy, compassion, and the betterment of the human condition. However, these enviable qualities can also bring challenges such as emotional sensitivity and a tendency to over-extend yourself. By acknowledging these areas and striving for balance, you can live a fulfilling life that not only enriches your own spirit but also makes meaningful contributions to the world. In summary, your empathic and altruistic nature makes you a cherished friend, a wise mentor, and an invaluable asset to any community, leaving an indelible mark wherever you go. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Virgo New Moon Spell For Motivation](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/virgo-new-moon-spell-motivation/) **Published:** August 14, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** 3 Days Until The New Moon 🌚 New spell to cast: Virgo New Moon Spell For Motivation **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-81774)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/motivation-full-moon-spell-for-virgo-new-moon) Call in the transformative energies of the Virgo New Moon. This spell helps enhance your intentions and set the stage for personal growth. As the moon enters the analytical sign of Virgo, its energy invites us to embrace: - Organization. - Self-improvement. - A deeper connection with the earthly realm. - Refined goals. - Eliminated clutter. - Balance in our lives. This is a great moment to align your desires and embark on a journey of self-care, healing, and manifestation. You can tap into the moon's current Virgo energy to amplify your intentions and bring about positive change. Whether you're seeking to enhance your physical well-being, boost your productivity, or cultivate a harmonious environment, the Virgo New Moon spell can serve as a potent tool for aligning your aspirations with the lunar rhythms and embracing the magic of transformation. ![A bowl of salt with a white candle](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/virgo-new-moon-spell-how-to-150x150.jpg "virgonewmoonspellhowto Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/motivation-full-moon-spell-for-virgo-new-moon) No ratings yet ## Motivation Full Moon Spell For Virgo New Moon Use quartz crystals and the Virgo New moon for this motivation and focus spell. Keyword: New Moon Spells, Virgo Moon Spells, Virgo Spells ### Equipment - 1 Lighter ### Materials - 1 piece [Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) for clarity and motivation - 1 stick [Cleansing Incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-cones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) for cleansing - 1 [White Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-taper-pair?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - 1 Paper and pen - 1 bowl Salt represents Virgo's earth element - 1 Peppermint Essential Oil for focus and clarity ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - **Create Your Sacred Space**: Find a quiet and peaceful place where you will be undisturbed. Cleanse the area and spell ingredients with cleansing incense, moving the smoke around to purify the energy. 1 stick Cleansing Incense - **Cast A Circle**: This can be as simple as imagining a circle of light around you, setting a boundary for your focused energy. You can also physically draw it with salt or chalk if you prefer. - **Light The Candle**: As you light the candle, say: "With this flame, I ignite the spark of my intentions, seeking guidance, clarity, and motivation. Virgo moon, guide me." 1 White Candle - **Write Your Intentions**: On the piece of paper, write down your new project's goals and what you hope to achieve. Be as specific and detailed as possible, reflecting Virgo's detail-oriented nature. 1 Paper and pen - **Meditate With Your Stone**: Hold the clear quartz in your hand and visualize your intentions coming to fruition. Feel the energy of the Virgo New Moon supporting your project. 1 piece Clear Quartz - **Anoint Yourself With Oil**: Place a drop of diluted peppermint oil on your wrist, forehead, or neck. As you do, say: "With this oil, I awaken my senses, focus my mind, and align with my purpose." 1 Peppermint Essential Oil - **Bury Your Intentions**: Place the paper with your written intentions into the bowl of earth or salt. As you do, say: "I plant the seed of my intentions, trusting that they will grow and manifest in perfect timing." 1 bowl Salt - **Close The Circle**: Thank your guides, the energy of the Virgo New Moon, and yourself for focusing on your goals. Imagine the circle of light closing and the energy being sealed. - **Extinguish The Candle**: If you want, you can let the candle burn down, symbolizing your intentions coming to light. Or you can extinguish it, knowing that your spellwork is complete. - **Carry Your Stone**: Keep the clear quartz with you, especially while working on your project, as a tangible reminder of your intentions. - **Bury The Paper**: Pour the soil and paper into a planter or your yard and know the spell is done. ### Notes Remember, the most important part of any spell or ritual is your intention and focus. The above steps are symbolic, meant to help you concentrate and direct your energy towards your goals. Feel free to adapt or add to this ritual as suits you best! **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** motivation spells --- ### [How to Pronounce Mabon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-pronounce-mabon/) **Published:** August 3, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Put an end to the confusion. Discover the correct pronunciation of Mabon and why it's said that way. **Content:** Wondering how to pronounce Mabon? We can help! Check out the video below! ## Mabon Pronunciation *Copyright 2018 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** mabon --- ### [Cord Cutting Ritual: How to Cut Energetic Cords With a Candle Spell or Meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/cord-cutting-meditation/) **Published:** September 7, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A cord cutting ritual releases the energetic ties that keep you hooked to a person, place, or old situation. Here is how to do one with a simple candle spell or a guided meditation, and what to expect afterward. **Content:** A cord cutting ritual is a spiritual practice for releasing the energetic ties that keep you hooked to a person, a place, or an old situation. Many practitioners believe every close connection creates an invisible cord between you and the other person, and that some cords keep draining your energy long after the relationship has ended. A cord cutting ritual symbolically cuts those ties, usually with a candle spell, a cord or string you cut or burn, or a guided meditation. It's done for your own peace, not to harm or control anyone else. ## What Is Cord Cutting? Cord cutting is the idea that the connections in your life are made of energy, and that you can consciously release the ones you no longer want to carry. In modern energy work and witchcraft, these connections are often pictured as cords or threads running from your aura or energy field to the people, places, and memories you're tied to. Most cords are healthy. The bond with a close friend, a parent, or a pet is a connection you'd want to keep. Cord cutting is for the other kind: the ex you still think about every day, the coworker who leaves you drained, the old argument you keep replaying, or the habit you're trying to break. Cutting a cord doesn't erase a memory or a relationship. It's a way of taking your own energy back and saying, "I'm done carrying this." ### Why Rituals Help With Letting Go You don't have to believe in energetic cords for a ritual to help. In a 2014 study published in the *Journal of Experimental Psychology: General*, Harvard researchers Michael Norton and Francesca Gino found that people who performed a ritual after a loss, including a breakup, reported less grief than people who didn't, and the effect held even for people who didn't believe rituals work ([Norton and Gino, 2014](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23398180/)). The researchers traced it to a feeling of regained control. A cord cutting ritual gives a painful ending a clear, physical shape: something you do with your own hands to mark that it's over. ## When to Do a Cord Cutting Ritual People most often do a cord cutting ritual: - **After a breakup or divorce,** when you can't stop thinking about the other person. - **After a friendship or family relationship ends** or changes in a way that hurts. - **When someone drains you,** even if you still see them, like a coworker or relative. - **After moving out** of a home or leaving a job that held a lot of stress. - **When you're breaking a habit** and want to mark a clean start. - **When you feel stuck** replaying an old situation or conversation. Many practitioners time cord cutting for a waning moon, when the moon is shrinking, because it's traditionally a time for releasing and letting go. The night after a full moon or a Saturday, the day of Saturn and endings, are also popular choices. Our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows tonight's phase. *A cord cutting ritual can help you mark an ending, but it doesn't replace real-world support. If a relationship was abusive or you don't feel safe, please reach out to someone trained to help.* ## How to Do a Cord Cutting Ritual With Candles This is the most popular form of cord cutting: two candles, one for you and one for the other person, joined by a piece of string that you cut or burn through. **You'll need:** - Two small candles, such as [chime candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cord-cutting) (white or black are traditional; black for banishing and white for a clean slate) - About 12 inches of plain cotton string or thread - Two candle holders or a fireproof tray - Scissors - Something to write with and a slip of paper (optional) - A small bowl of salt water or a bit of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) for cleansing afterward (optional) **Steps:** 1. **Cleanse your space.** Open a window, smoke cleanse, or simply tidy the area so it feels clear. 2. **Name the candles.** Carve or write your name on one candle and the other person's name, or the situation's name, on the other. If you'd like, write a few words about what you're releasing on the slip of paper. 3. **Tie the cord.** Tie one end of the string around the base of each candle and set them about 6 to 12 inches apart, so the string runs between them. 4. **Light the candles.** As you light them, picture the connection between you and the other person, and notice where you feel it in your body. 5. **Speak your intention.** Say the words below, or your own. 6. **Cut the cord.** Cut the string in the middle with your scissors. If you'd rather burn it, hold the center of the string to one flame over the fireproof tray and let it burn through, then put out any embers right away. 7. **Let the candles burn down.** Chime candles take about an hour and a half to two hours. Stay with them the whole time, and snuff them if you need to leave. 8. **Close the ritual.** Wash your hands with salt water, or sprinkle a little salt around the candles, and say "it is done." 9. **Dispose of the remains.** Throw away or bury the two halves of the string separately, away from your home. Our guide to [disposing of spell candles](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/dispose-spell-candles-bury/) covers the wax. **Safety:** never leave burning candles unattended, keep the string well away from anything flammable, and do the burning version only over a fireproof tray. Our [candle flame meaning guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-flame-meaning/) explains what to check first if the flames behave strangely. ### Words for a Cord Cutting Ritual Speak these as you cut the cord: > "The cord between us I now untie; I take back what's mine and say goodbye." Or, for a gentler release: > "With love I free you, with love I'm free; what's yours goes home, what's mine stays with me." ## Cord Cutting Meditation If you don't want to use candles or string, you can cut cords in a guided meditation. This version is adapted from the teachings of Christopher Penczak, cofounder of the Temple of Witchcraft, and it was the original heart of this page. Read it through a few times first, or record yourself reading it slowly. 1. **Relax.** Sit or lie somewhere comfortable, close your eyes, and let your body loosen. 2. **Count down.** Count slowly from 12 to 1, picturing each number. Then count from 12 to 1 again without picturing anything, letting yourself sink deeper. 3. **Call in support.** Know that your guides, ancestors, or whatever you hold sacred are with you, and that anything you do here is for your highest good. 4. **Go to your safe place.** Picture a door in front of you. Open it to find your favorite place in the world, real or imagined, and step through. 5. **Look at your aura.** Become aware of the energy field around your body. Notice its color, whether it looks clear or hazy, and whether you see any dark patches, holes, or cords. 6. **Clear the dark spots.** Gently scoop out any gray or black patches and watch them burst into white light. 7. **Unplug the cords.** For each cord or tube coming out of your aura, pull it out like a plug from a wall socket. Let it go and watch it pull back, far away from you, like a vacuum cleaner cord. 8. **Patch the holes.** Fill each gap with white light, smoothing it over the way you'd patch and paint a wall. 9. **Recharge.** Picture your whole aura filling with bright, clean light until it glows. 10. **Come back.** Walk back through the door, close it behind you, and count slowly from 1 to 12. Wiggle your fingers and toes, open your eyes, and drink a glass of water. If you want to work more with your energy field, our guide to [aura colors](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/aura-colors/) covers what each color is said to mean. ## How Does Cord Cutting Affect the Other Person? A cord cutting ritual is meant to release your side of the connection, not to hurt or control the other person. Most practitioners believe the other person won't be harmed, and many say the release goes both ways: you're freeing them from your attention, too. Some people report that the other person reaches out soon after a cord cutting, but that isn't the goal, and it's not something to read too much into. Because cord cutting is about your own energy, it doesn't need the other person's consent, and it shouldn't be used to punish anyone. If you want to send harm back where it came from, that's a different kind of working, covered in our [return to sender spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/return-to-sender-spell/) guide. ## What to Expect After a Cord Cutting Ritual Many people say they feel lighter, calmer, or more like themselves after a cord cutting. Others feel sad or tired for a day or two, the way you might after a good cry, because letting go of something is still a loss. Both are normal. A few signs practitioners take as a sign the ritual is working: - You think about the person or situation less often, or with less of a sting. - Old triggers lose some of their pull. - You have more energy for the people and things you care about now. - You stop replaying the same conversations in your head. Some cords take more than one ritual, especially after a long relationship. It's common to repeat a cord cutting on the next waning moon. Taking care of yourself afterward helps too: a cleansing [spiritual bath](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/), rest, time outside, and a little journaling. ## Cord Cutting FAQ ### What is a cord cutting ritual? A cord cutting ritual is a spiritual practice for releasing energetic ties to a person, place, or situation. It's usually done with two candles joined by a string that you cut or burn, or with a guided meditation. ### How does cord cutting affect the other person? It's meant to release your side of the connection only. Most practitioners believe it doesn't harm the other person, and many see it as freeing both of you. ### Do I need the other person's permission to cut a cord? No. Cord cutting is about your own energy and what you choose to carry. It shouldn't be used to harm or control anyone. ### How do I know if cord cutting worked? Many people notice they think about the person less, old triggers lose their sting, and they have more energy. Some cords take more than one ritual, especially after a long relationship. ### Are there side effects of cord cutting? Some people feel tired, emotional, or sad for a day or two afterward, because letting go is still a kind of loss. Rest, drink water, and be gentle with yourself. ### When is the best time to do a cord cutting ritual? Many practitioners choose a waning moon, the night after a full moon, or a Saturday, all traditional times for endings and release. ### Can you cut a cord with someone you still love? Yes. Some people cut cords to release an unhealthy pattern while keeping the love, like with a family member. Many practitioners say only the draining part of the connection is cut. ### Can I do a cord cutting without candles? Yes. The guided meditation on this page needs no tools at all, or you can simply cut a piece of string with scissors while you speak your intention. *Featured photo: [Flore Perrault](https://unsplash.com/photos/DK60tc0wdZo) on Unsplash.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** cord cutting --- ### [How To Trim A Candle Wick](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-trim-candle-wick/) **Published:** May 12, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering if your spell candle has a spiritual message for you? Is the black soot on the side of your jar candle an omen of harmful energy? Or could the wick be too long and giving you false flags and mixed messages? When it comes to tapping into the spiritual plane, it's always best to rule out mundane explanations – plus, safety first. So, today, we're covering how to trim a candle wick to keep you safe and make sure your divine messages are true signs. Be sure to trim your candle wick for its first use, plus any time you relight a candle. If you're relighting a candle, be sure that the wick and wax are fully cooled before trimming. ![An image to share on Pinterest that reads, "How To Properly Trim Candle Wicks"](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/how-to-trim-candle-wicks-1-533x800.jpg "howtotrimcandlewicks1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## How To Trim Your Candle Wicks ### **Gather your wick-trimming scissors or regular scissors and a ruler.** Wick trimmers are specially designed for this task and are highly recommended. However, if you don't have one, you can use a pair of sharp scissors or nail clippers plus a ruler. ### **Measure 1/4" from the top of the wax**. The ideal length for a candle wick is about 1/4 inch (or around 6mm). This is roughly the length of the metal part of a staple. If you have wick trimmers, you can skip this step as they are usually already pre-measured to the perfect wick height! ### **Trim your wick**. If you're using a wick trimmer, simply rest your trimmer against the top of the wax and snip. To trim a wick with scissors, measure and cut the wick at the point that is 1/4 inch from the top of the candle. Cut across the wick in one, clean motion. ### **Remove the trimmed wick**. Make sure to remove the piece of wick you've just cut off from the candle's surface. Leaving it on can result in it catching fire the next time you light the candle, posing a potential safety hazard or false candle readings. ### **Clean around your freshly cut wick**. If there is any soot or debris around the wick or on the candle's surface, clean it off gently. This helps ensure a clean and even burn the next time you light the candle. ## Why Do You Need To Trim A Candle Wick? When you light a candle, the wick’s length significantly influences how it burns. An untrimmed wick can: - Create smoke. - Produce an uneven burn. - Leave sooty residue on the candle glass or even in your sacred space. - Give false divination symbols when reading a candle. ## How Can An Untrimmed Candle Wick Affect Candle Meanings? In the realm of candle magic and divination, an untrimmed wick can lead to inaccurate interpretations. If your wick is too long, it may cause the flame to flicker, dance, or produce excessive smoke – all signs that can be misinterpreted during a reading. For example: - A flickering flame might usually indicate the presence of spiritual communication, but an untrimmed wick could artificially produce this effect. - A tall flame might indicate high energy, but an untrimmed wick could also produce a tall flame. This could lead to false readings and misdirection in your spiritual journey. For every flame sign, from high and flickering flames to soot and smoke, our [candle flame meaning guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-flame-meaning/) covers the physical causes to rule out first and what each sign is traditionally read to mean. Trimming your wick ensures a cleaner, more stable, and safer burn. It also maintains the purity of your candle's energy, allowing for precise divination and effective magical workings. ## When Should You Trim Your Candle Wick? Always trim your wick before the first use. Most new candles come with a wick that is significantly longer than necessary. Aim to cut it down to about a quarter of an inch (or around 6mm). This length is ideal for achieving a steady, even flame that burns with minimal soot or smoke. After the initial trim, you should trim the wick every time you relight the candle. Let the candle cool down completely, and trim the wick to the recommended length again before relighting. This practice will help prevent a smoky flame and ensure that your candle burns evenly. Never trim a wick while the candle is burning. Always extinguish the flame and let the candle cool before you proceed. Candles are integral to your spiritual journey, whether you're using them for meditation, spell-casting, or ritual work. They bring a unique essence to your sacred space, infusing it with warmth, energy, and intention. But to ensure their optimal performance and preserve their spiritual integrity, it's essential to take care of them properly. The care you give to your candles mirrors the care you give to your spiritual practice. By understanding and properly trimming your candle wick, you're not only extending the life of your candle but also enhancing your spiritual experience. Respect your candles, and they will serve your intentions powerfully and accurately. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [How To Test For & Remove The Evil Eye: The Italian Folk Method](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/remove-evil-eye-ritual/) **Published:** November 5, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-82635)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/how-to-remove-the-evil-eye) Feel like bad luck is following you around? Still running through a string of bad days? Italian spiritualists would say - You may have the malocchio, or evil eye. ## In This Guide: - [What Is The Malocchio?](#h-what-is-the-malocchio) - [How Do I Find Out If I've Been Cursed Or Have The Evil Eye?](#h-how-do-i-find-out-if-i-ve-been-cursed-or-have-the-evil-eye) - [What Is The Italian Olive Oil Test?](#h-what-is-the-italian-olive-oil-test) ## What Is The Malocchio? The Malocchio, or evil eye, is said to be an accidental or purposeful curse that is placed on a person by using powerful intent by someone who is jealous or envious. It's often accompanied by a direct glare from the caster, but can also be accidentally given to someone just from talking negatively about someone else. Many cultures believe that receiving the evil eye will cause misfortune or injury. In Southern Italy, the classic charm against the malocchio is the cornicello, a small red horn. Our guide to the [Italian horn](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/italian-horn/) covers what it means, where it comes from, and the Neapolitan rules for making it work. ## How Do I Find Out If I've Been Cursed Or Have The Evil Eye? There are many ways to find out if you've been cursed with the evil eye. If you keep having accidents, bad luck, or a long run of feeling drained, and ordinary problem-solving doesn't shift the pattern, you may have picked up the evil eye. (Anything health related still deserves a visit to your doctor first.) In many Italian folk traditions, spiritualists usually turn to the Olive Oil Test to confirm if negative energy is affecting your life. ## What Is The Italian Olive Oil Test? The "Olive Oil Test", or the La Prova dell'Olio in Italian, is a traditional form of Italian folk magic that's thought to have origins in the "evil eye" belief. It's a type of divination or a folk remedy that is used to diagnose and cure the malocchio, or evil eye. The rituals and methods can vary by region and family traditions, but here's a general guide on how you might perform this test: ![A brown wooden table with three candles, a pitcher of olive oil, and a bowl of water on it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ritual-table-with-olive-oil-bowl-candles-150x150.jpg "ritualtablewitholiveoilbowlcandles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/how-to-remove-the-evil-eye) 5 from 1 vote ## How To Remove The Evil Eye Learn how to test for the malocchio, or evil eye, and then how to remove the curse. Prep Time0 minutes mins Active Time10 minutes mins Total Time10 minutes mins Keyword: Curse-Breaking, Folk Magic, Hex-Breaking, Italian Magic ### Equipment - 1 Small bowl - A quiet room ### Materials - Olive oil - Water - [Cleansing Herbs](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cleansing-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) optional - [Evil-Eye Protection Jewelry](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) optional ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions #### Preparation: - Choose a quiet room where you won't be disturbed. - Fill a small bowl with Water. You can use holy water, moon water, or any water that has been blessed if you'd like! Water #### Invocation: - Before beginning the test, say a prayer, envocation, invocation, or set an intention for protection and clarity. #### Performing the Test to See if You are Cursed: - Wash your hands to cleanse them of any impurities. - Take a small amount of Olive oil and drop a few drops into the Water. Olive oil #### Interpretation: - If the Olive oil forms **one large drop or a few large drops** in the water without dispersing, it's said that the person does **not** have the evil eye. - If the Olive oil **drops disperse and form an eye shape or spread out across the surface**, it's often interpreted as a sign that the person **does** have the evil eye. - Repeat the test 3 times to confirm that you do have the evil eye. #### Post-Test Action: - If the test indicates that the evil eye is present, perform your favorite curse-breaking, hex-breaking ritual, chant, prayer, or spell. - Once the ritual is complete, dispose of the water and oil by pouring it into running water or at a crossroads. #### Closing: - To close the ritual, cleanse your energy in your favorite way or perform your favorite action action for sealing the cure and protect against future curses. We like to cleanse ourselves with Cleansing Herbs and then wear Nazar, or Evil-Eye Protection Jewelry. Cleansing Herbs, Evil-Eye Protection Jewelry ### Notes Please note that this is a folk tradition and not scientifically substantiated. People who practice these traditions do so as part of their cultural heritage and personal beliefs. If you are interested in performing such a ritual, it is respectful to research and follow the specific traditions and customs of the region or family tradition you are interested in. Always remember to be respectful of the cultural context and sensitive to the origins of these practices. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [13 Halloween Movies to Get You in a Witch-y Mood](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/13-halloween-movies-to-get-you-in-a-witch-y-mood/) **Published:** October 11, 2018 **Author:** Allison Campbell **Content:** I know what you’re thinking. It’s finally October. I know I’ve been counting down since thebeginning of August. Here are 13 Witch themed movies to get you excited for Halloween and Samhain and all that fun stuff. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=13-halloween-movies-to-get-you-in-a-witch-y-mood) ## 13 Halloween and Witch Movies to Get You in a Witchy Mood ### 1. Teen Witch Where to Watch: - Let us know! This is a really wonderful movie, and I think it’s the perfect way to start. At first, it’s the typical 1980s teen flick with the misfit protagonist, gorgeous love interest, and weirdo younger sibling, but then magic comes along and complicates everything. The magical parts are extra special because they feature Zelda Rubinstein, known for her role in *Poltergeist*, who helps the main girl Louise capture the interest of the boy she loves. After seeing this film, it’s easier to remember that magic can’t solve everything and that you need to be careful what you wish for. ### 2. Kiki’s Delivery Service Where to Watch: - Let us know! I love Studio Ghibli films, and I especially love this one because the protagonist is a young girl who happens to be a witch. She's very independent and starts using her ability to fly on a broom to pay for room and board. Although this movie is fantastical, I think it's a good one to watch if you're looking for something cute and witchy. There's nothing wrong with loving the witch aesthetic! ### 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Where to Watch: - Vudu - Redbox Of course, I recommend watching all the Harry Potter movies, but I think #3 suits this watchlist because it includes everything that makes up Halloween as well as different forms of witchcraft. Creepy dementors, magical candy, and the threat of a killer on the loose capture the spookiness of the Halloween season. Amid the fantasy magic of the movie's world, there are legitimate magickal practices, though, including tasseography (tea leaf reading) and crystal scrying. The mix of reality and fantasy creates the perfect witchy movie, in my opinion. ### 4. Into the Woods Where to Watch: - Vudu This Stephen Sondheim musical is a retelling of several classic fairy tales, but with a morbid twist. Instead of every main character getting his or her wish and living happily ever after, everyone must face a darkness similar to real life. Meryl Streep plays the witch in this story, and that right there should have you hooked. Just like the witches in any classic tale, she wants to be younger and more beautiful, which is a real concern. Although she floats between being a good guy or a bad guy, I think she is the star of the show. If you’re not a fan of the storyline, the music should still capture your interest. ### 5. Howl’s Moving Castle Where to Watch: - Let us know! Yes, I have two Studio Ghibli movies on this list. No, I'm not embarrassed about it. This happens to be one of my favorite movies of all time. I love the animation, the characters, and the storyline, but I also love how magical the movie is. I don’t even care that it isn’t real magick because I fall in love with the movie every time I watch it. There’s something so charming about a young girl enlisting the help of a wizard to break a curse put on her by a witch. Even though it’s a fantasy film, serious topics like war, age, and love are discussed, so there is a lot to get out of it. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself crying. ### 6. The Blair Witch Project Where to Watch: - Hulu - Amazon Prime - Vudu - Redbox Even though this is a classic horror movie that doesn’t paint witches in a positive light, I had to include it. Three students go on a trip to film a documentary about a witch based on legends in a small town, but they end up biting off more than they can chew when they get lost in the woods where the witch supposedly dwelled. There’s nothing positive about this malevolent Blair Witch, but I love the spooky atmosphere and the convincing-looking clues left around by the witch. ### 7. Bewitched Where to Watch: - Vudu - Redbox I expected this to be a modern version of the old television show, but it is about an actor who is searching for a woman to play Samantha in his new version. Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell work surprisingly well together. Nicole Kidman’s character turns out to be the perfect Samantha because she is a real witch, which sets the stage for a perfect comedy. I thought this rom-com with a witchy twist was delightful. ### 8. The Love Witch Where to Watch: - Amazon Prime - Vudu By far, this is the most unique movie on the list. Although it was released in 2016, it has a 1960s horror style and uses Technicolor, so it will strike you as being from another era. The main character is a witch obsessed with finding love to the point of disaster. In some ways, this film qualifies as a horror movie because of the messy outcome of her obsession, but some parts had me laughing out loud. I appreciated that the magick in this movie was mostly accurate. Not only is this a witchy movie, but it also covers many feminist issues as part of the plot and dialogue, which somehow works perfectly in contrast with the vintage appearance. ### 9. Mary and the Witch’s Flower Where to Watch: - Netflix - Vudu - Redbox No, it’s not quite a Studio Ghibli movie, but it’s close. This is a cute little movie, but it gets surprisingly dark. Although the magic in it is mostly fantastical, I love the classic ingredients—a broom that flies, a magical school, and feline companions. It’s not quite as good as the Studio Ghibli classics, but I still recommend it if you’re in the mood for something whimsical. ### 10. The Craft Where to Watch: - Vudu - Redbox The witchcraft in this movie is almost exclusively from the left-hand path, which I don’t follow, but I thought I would include it anyway. It’s arguably a classic, and it also offers the perfect dose of spooky-scary, just like *The Blair Witch Project*, which is perfect for October. I don’t recommend using magick to seek revenge on your enemies, but I do recommend this movie from an entertainment standpoint. ### 11. Practical Magic Where to Watch: - Hulu (with HBO add-on) - Vudu - Redbox This movie is a classic if you're a witch. My favorite thing about it is that it incorporates elements of real magic, including herbs like belladonna and the use of a besom to sweep away negativity. I also always enjoy the dynamic between the strong female main characters. It's a great film to watch with your sister. Even though this movie captures what it's really like to be a witch (midnight margaritas!), it also pays tribute to the traditional image of a witch, featuring a black pointed hat and a moment of magical flight. ### 12. The Witches of Eastwick Where to Watch: - Vudu Another classic, this movie is kind of crazy. What else would you expect from Jack Nicholson? Also, the witches are Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Cher, so it’s a shockingly star-studded cast. When all three witches are seduced by Nicholson’s character, all hell breaks loose, but not in the way you’d expect. There are a few disturbing scenes, which is why I would suggest watching this one a little closer to Halloween. ### 13. Hocus Pocus Where to Watch: - Vudu - Redbox If you haven’t seen this movie: Witch, stop reading and go watch it. The Sanderson sisters have got to be the most charming witch-villains there are. Since this was made to be a kid’s movie, the witchcraft is mostly that of a fantasy world, but I appreciate the use of a book of shadows and salt as a form of protection. I also like that the love interest’s name is Allison (tee hee, that’s my name). Well, now you have enough to get you started. Make some popcorn, pour some apple cider, and put your feet up. Watch one or all of these movies and feel yourself get into the mood for the season. Whatever path you choose, keep being a good bean and witch on. Blessed be. *Copyright 2018 Allison Campbell + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** samhain --- ### [Obsidian’s 13 Favorite Horror Movies to Watch During Samhain & Halloween](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/favorite-horror-movies-halloween/) **Published:** October 20, 2021 **Author:** Obsidian Veilwalker **Content:** Halloween and Samhain have always been some of my favorite times of the year. The trees and plants are beginning to prepare for winter. The weather turns cool and crisp, at least hopefully it will since that’s not a guarantee in the American south. When the weather starts changing and the autumn vibes start to take hold, for some reason it feels like the perfect time to kick back and watch some horror movies. So, I present to you some of my favorites that I frequently visit around this spooktacular time every year! PS: This list is in no particular order, and I tried to put some less predictable entries into this list. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=favorite-horror-movies-halloween) ## Halloween (1978) Not only is this one of my absolute favorite movies to watch during the Samhain season, but it’s also one of my favorite overall movies. This movie sets the standard, in my mind, for what makes a great slasher film. This film establishes a foundation for the genre while not taking things over the top like many of its predecessors. For example, there is very little gore in this movie. It’s truly scary in more of a conceptual way. The central antagonist of the film is incredibly ambiguous and is even referred to as simply “The Shape” in the closing credits. ## Trick r Treat I remember when I worked at Blockbuster and the movie 300 came out on DVD. One of the big selling points was that it contained the long-awaited trailer for a movie called “Trick r Treat.” I remember watching the trailer and being absolutely blown away. A few years later when the movie itself was released on DVD, my expectations were far exceeded. I turned to Aurora Moone and said, “oh we are watching that again!” This movie is centered around several small stories that end up being interconnected revolving around happenings in a small town on Halloween night. The central character is Sam who acts mostly as an observer of the going ons and almost like an enforcer of the rules of All Hallows Eve. This is a super fun movie and usually the one that kicks off the season for me. ## Sleepy Hollow I grew up on The Nightmare Before Christmas and Beetlejuice so naturally, I gravitate toward Tim Burton films. (Yes, I know NBC wasn’t directed by Tim Burton). So when I was old enough to watch Burton’s adaptation of the Washington Irving classic, I was instantly hooked. I’m pretty sure I wore out my original VHS copy from watching it so many times. While it’s highly stylized like any other Tim Burton film, this one feels the most grounded in a believable reality, other than maybe Big Fish. ## The Conjuring I mean, who doesn’t love a good haunted house/ghost story movie?! James Wan takes the real-life events of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s case of the Perron family haunting and turns it into a really interesting visual journey. For many, including myself, this was the first encounter with the story of the Warrens; it does a fantastic job of building and developing characters that you truly care about and want to see them make out of their situation. While the Warrens were very outspoken against the occult and witchcraft (understand that at that time there wasn’t a lot of available information so it’s understandable to an extent) I still find the films of The Conjuring universe very enjoyable, particularly the first two Conjuring films. ## The VVitch If you are a fan of horror films that are incredibly atmospheric and artistic, you probably know the works of A24. If not, definitely check out this gem. This film centers around an outcasted puritan family that finds a new home and quickly begins dealing with strange happenings that continue to escalate and fragment the family at its core. One of the most interesting pieces of the film is the period-accurate clothing and dialogue. As a bonus, if you are a fan of metal, particularly doom metal, this movie is really fun to watch on mute while listening to Bell Witch’s masterpiece song Mirror Reaper. ## IT (2017) I’ve always been a fan of the original Tim Curry version of IT, but once this version came out, I became obsessed with the story of the Loser’s Club and their battle with the entity known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. This adaptation of Stephen King’s novel does a great job of crafting a very modern take that keeps a lot of the same ideas of the original story but creates an appeal to fans of stories like Stranger Things. I’m not the biggest fan of IT: Chapter Two but that’s an entirely different rant. ## House of 1,000 Corpses This movie has the biggest potential to be a bit touchy for folks reading this list who aren’t huge fans of horror movies. Rob Zombie’s first adventure into film is incredibly polarizing. If this movie came out today as opposed to when I was a teenager, I’m not sure I would like it as much as I do because this is a very nostalgic film for me. There were several years where my best friend and I kept this DVD on repeat. For those that haven’t seen it, this film is a bizarre dive into a home of a serial killer family by a traveling group of 20-somethings. It’s definitely incredibly graphic, a bit touchy topically, and incredibly artsy. There are several sections that just don’t seem to make sense from a traditional storytelling perspective. At the same time, Zombie himself has talked at length about how difficult it was to make this movie with the studio which is a big part of why it’s so disjointed. But, at the end of the day, it introduced the world to Captain Spaulding, and that’s good enough for me! ## Night of the Living Dead If you are a fan of zombies and haven’t seen this film, you are truly missing out. Most consider this the movie that established the modern-day zombie and their rules. On the surface, George A. Romero’s zombie masterpiece created a genre that gave us the ability to have shows like The Walking Dead. Under the surface, there is a lot this movie has to say about society and race relations in its time. Plus, with the way the copyright is on this film, you can find it pretty much anywhere to watch so it’s an easy choice for any Halloween party. ## Jeepers Creepers Much like House of 1,000 Corpses, this movie is incredibly nostalgic for me. I think this was the first rated R horror movie I ever watched at my friend’s birthday party. I remember being blown away by the overall concept of a creature terrorizing a town to achieve its goal (trying to not spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen the film). I’m not the biggest fan of the following sequels of this movie but this first one is certainly something special. In recent years, this film has been somewhat blacklisted for the actions of its creator so I wouldn’t blame you for not wanting to support this film but if you are okay with separating the art from the artist, I highly recommend this film. ## Interview with the Vampire If you are a fan of vampires that don’t sparkle (sorry for the dated jab at Twilight), then this is the vampire movie for you. This adapts Anne Rice’s first novel in the Vampire Chronicles series focusing on Louis and Lestat with their implied romantic relationship as the centerpiece of the story. I’ve always loved how this movie deals with the themes of a vampire being reluctant to kill, toxic relationships, and searching to find one’s self. For my money, along with Dracula (1931), this is a necessary watch for any vampire enthusiast. ## Frankenstein (1931) It’s hard to not include all the original Universal Monster movies on this list since they are all absolutely brilliant, especially in the context of the time they were made. Dracula and The Creature from the Black Lagoon are some of my favorites, but since I’ve already covered vampires with Interview with the Vampire, I figured speaking to Frankenstein would be a good choice. When people have a visual of Frankenstein’s monster, most commonly known as simply Frankenstein, they are thinking of Boris Karloff’s interpretation of The Creature from Mary Shelly’s original novel. So if you think of Frankenstein as a gigantic green monster with a flat-top head and bolts in the neck, you are thinking of this version of the character. I’ve always loved how this film speaks to the outcast of society that just wants to fit in but people just can’t see what’s there underneath the surface. I think as witches, a lot of us can relate. ## Dead Silence James Wan gets another nod on my list with this film which came after the first three Saw movies. This was Wan’s first major departure from the torture style he became known for with the Saw films and moved more into the supernatural. One of the major components of this film is everything going truly silent during the supernatural bits so I would say that seeing it in Theaters or with a really nice sound system is the way to go. I remember seeing this in theaters when it was initially released and was blown away by the sound design of the film. I don’t scare easily but the way this movie played with sound got to me a bit for a couple of days after seeing it. ## Freddy Vs. Jason I tried my best to not put something predictable like Friday the 13th or A Nightmare on Elm Street but I couldn’t resist giving Freddy and Jason the respect they deserve. Now, while this film is not considered one of the best of either franchise, it’s super fun and kind of gives you the best of both worlds at once. If you want to watch a movie this Halloween that has horror elements but is not exactly scary, this is the movie for you. ## Stay Scared I hope this list gives you some ideas for movies to watch this Halloween season. I’m always looking for new movie recommendations so I would love to know what movies you think are essential for Halloween viewing. Tag @plentifulearth on Twitter and use #peHalloween with your lists or what your favorite movie from this list is. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Obsidian’s 13 Favorite Non-Horror Movies to Watch during Samhain/Halloween](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/best-movies-samhain-halloween/) **Published:** October 30, 2021 **Author:** Obsidian Veilwalker **Content:** With spooky season here, it’s time to break out some of my favorite films to get me into the spirit of Samhain and Halloween. If you love horror and haven’t seen my list of favorite [horror films to watch during Samhain/Halloween](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/favorite-horror-movies-halloween/), go check that out. This list is for folks that want to watch movies that capture the spirit of the season without the scares. Most of these movies are also kid/family-friendly, with parental guidance. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Obsidians-13-Favorite-Non-Horror-Movies-to-Watch-during-SamhainHalloween-533x800.jpg "Obsidians13FavoriteNonHorrorMoviestoWatchduringSamhainHalloween Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Obsidians-13-Favorite-Non-Horror-Movies-to-Watch-during-SamhainHalloween.jpg) The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=best-movies-samhain-halloween) ## The Addams Family When Aurora and I got married on Halloween, The Addams Family was a huge inspiration for our wedding. This movie takes the original concept of Charles Addams’ classic comic strip and the show from the 60s and turns it into something even creepier, kookier, and all together ookier. It’s amazing how this movie still holds up today and has truly become a timeless classic, in my opinion. ## Ernest Scared Stupid This movie is probably one of the strangest yet most nostalgic movies for me on this list. I grew up as a huge Ernest fan, and this movie is my absolute favorite of the bunch. I mean, what’s not to love? Ernest is absolutely ridiculous while fighting off a troll that’s terrorizing the town. That’s a huge win in my book. If you didn’t grow up with the Ernest movies, this is the perfect place to start if you want an introduction to the character’s silliness plus the brilliance of the actor, Jim Varney. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD60VvVHsP8 ## The Halloween Tree The Halloween Tree is an animated adaptation of the Ray Bradbury children’s novel of the same name. Not only does this movie have absolutely incredible animation and acting by the likes of Leonard Nemoy, but it also provides insights into cultural traditions from around the world for the Samhain/Halloween season. This one is great for kiddos to introduce them to “the reason of the season.” ## Hocus Pocus While some in the witchcraft community might feel this movie misrepresents witches, I think if you take it at face value, it is an excellent movie for the Samhain/Halloween season. Not only is it a fun watch, but there is also no way you can not have Bette Midler’s rendition of “I Put a Spell on You” stuck in your head after watching. While Hocus Pocus 2 is currently in production at the time of writing this, there is also an official novelization that includes a sequel story. I highly recommend checking that out as well if you are a fan of this movie. ## The Nightmare Before Christmas Some will debate if this movie is actually a Halloween/Samhain watch or if you should wait until Christmas/Yule. For me, I take the “por que no los dos” approach and basically just keep this movie playing for the rest of the year. If you know me, you will know that this is one of my absolute favorite movies ever. In high school, I was actually known for the Jack Skellington beanie I would constantly wear year-round. I’ve even taken to reading the book to my daughter during the month of December. ## Beetlejuice The second, but not the last Tim Burton entry on this list (I know he didn’t direct The Nightmare Before Christmas; it’s just his concept.) Beetlejuice is an absolute must for this time of year. Not only does it have incredible spooky vibes, but it also gives an incredibly interesting viewpoint on death. Since Samhain is the time of year when the veil between the living and the dead is the thinnest, this movie just makes sense for frequent viewings. A word of caution, this film does have a few sensitive themes regarding death and does drop one f-bomb so it’s probably not the most family-friendly. So, just be aware before you put this one on for the kiddos. ## Halloweentown In the late 90s and early 2000s, The Disney Channel would crank out some incredible Halloween-themed movies. With the introduction of Disney+, these movies have totally made a comeback into my October movie-watching rotation. Halloweentown especially. This movie takes a very positive approach to witches and all things spooky by creating an entire town the movie is centered around that is the absolute dream home of all the spooky folks of this world that grew up with the movie. It’s almost like the alternate reality version of Salem, but without the tainted history. “Halloween is cool!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EdgGsmswIo ## Casper When I was a kid, I dealt with a lot of death very early in my life. I think before I was 6 years old I had already been to 5 funerals. This movie came out around that time in my life and kind of became an obsession for me. I assume it kind of helped me process death as best I could at that age and how it’s probably not so scary. If you find that you enjoy this movie, definitely check out the original cartoon, which you can find on a couple of different free streaming services. As a fun bonus fact, before playing Lizzy McGuire, Hillary Duff starred in the sequel to this movie as Casper’s friend Wendy the Witch. It’s not that easy to find to watch now but it’s a great one if you can find it. ## Monster House While I’m not the biggest fan of CGI animation, this movie is incredible. It’s very stylized and has a super interesting story to go with it. I’ve also always appreciated that this movie, while staying family-friendly, still has a creepy vibe that some could even put into the category of “scary.” ## Edward Scissorhands Well, look at that, another Tim Burton movie on this list. While a lot of folks say this was their introduction to Johnny Depp, for me this movie was my introduction to the legendary Vincent Price. It’s not necessarily a Halloween/Samhain-themed movie but the aesthetic this carries with it makes it perfect for the season. There are also some Christmas themes towards the end of the movie so you could totally throw it into that part of the year. ## Corpse Bride This is the last Tim Burton movie on this list, I promise. While not my favorite film on this list, the themes of death and the underworld of this movie make it the perfect addition to any Halloween/Samhain movie list. I’ve always liked how the human world in this movie is so drab and boring while the afterlife is incredibly vibrant. Plus, the songs are incredibly catchy. ## Coco Much like The Halloween Tree, I really enjoyed Coco because it added a layer of learning about the tradition of Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) which is actually the day after Samhain/Halloween. I like that this movie puts a huge emphasis on remembering your ancestors and communing with them during this time of year while the veil is at its thinnest. As witches, I think this is a very important part of our celebration and find this movie inspiring to my practice. ## Ghostbusters I can almost guarantee that any Halloween/Samhain party you go to this season will have the theme song to this movie on the playlist (and probably The Time Warp from Rocky Horror Picture Show). That alone makes it a perfect addition to this list. ## Safe and Spooky This Samhain/Halloween, make sure that you stay safe, especially as the pandemic is still going strong in some areas of the world. I hope this list allows you to keep the spirit of the season going if you can’t go out to celebrate in public (and if you do please stay safe). Tag [@plentiful\_earth](https://twitter.com/Plentiful_Earth) on Twitter and use #peHalloween with your lists or what your favorite movie from this list is. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Obsidian’s 13 Favorite Samhain Rock + Metal Songs and Spooky Tunes for Halloween](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/best-samhain-rock-metal-songs-halloween/) **Published:** October 30, 2021 **Author:** Obsidian Veilwalker **Content:** Music has always been an incredibly important part of my life. I’m one of those people that if I hear a song in the morning on the way to work that I don’t enjoy, it can easily ruin my day. I find myself going through waves of themes and styles with my music throughout the year; naturally, around Samhain/Halloween, my tunes take a turn towards the spooky. Here’s a list of music I like to listen to around this time of year that doesn’t just contain the typical “Monster Mash” you hear on every single playlist. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/13-Best-Rock-Songs-for-a-Samhain-Halloween-Playlist-533x800.jpg "13BestRockSongsforaSamhainHalloweenPlaylist Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=best-samhain-rock-metal-songs-halloween) ## 1. Type O Negative - Black No. 1 While this song is meant as a statement against the potential vein nature of some folks in the goth culture, it ironically completely captures the spirit of the season and culture perfectly. When Peter Steele talks about the figure of his desire being even more enchanting than Lilly Munster or that her perfume smells like burning leaves, it makes me feel the exact feelings for Aurora. Funny enough, this has become our daughter’s favorite song. She requests it all the time! ## 2. Cradle of Filth - Nymphetamine Cradle of Filth is an extremely polarizing band. Metalhead-elitists absolutely hate them. Some non-metalheads find themselves loving them. Either way, if you like your music to be a bit heavier, this is a perfect band for you this time of year. While all of their songs explore a wide variety of gothic themes, this one is probably their most popular and easily digested by the masses. ## 3. Rob Zombie - Dragula This song has probably been on my list the longest out of everything else on here. I remember jamming the crap out of this album with my dad when it came out. Not only that, but it’s also the second song on this list to mention The Munsters, Dragula being Herman Munster’s drag racing car in the show. This song comes from my absolute favorite era of Rob Zombie’s music in its themes and execution. Plus, the visuals that go along with it are amazing! ## 4. The Smiths - How Soon is Now If you have consumed any “witchy” media since the early-90s, then you know exactly why this song is on this list. For some reason, it perfectly captures the vibe of being a witch during Samhain/Halloween. I’m not sure if that’s just because of its heavy usage in movies like The Craft and shows like Charmed, but I absolutely love to give this song a spin this time of year. ## 5. Motionless in White - We Only Come Out at Night Motionless in White’s album Creatures is an absolutely perfect 10/10 for me with any of the songs off of that album being a good fit for this list. But the reason that We Only Come Out at Night is a stand-out to me is the introduction of the song using the famous Bela Lugosi line from Dracula to bring you into a tune about being a vampire. ## 6. My Chemical Romance - Vampires Will Never Hurt You Pretty much any song off of the first two My Chemical Romance songs could fit on this list but the atmosphere of this music video makes it my choice. Plus, you can’t go wrong with having yet another song about being a vampire on a Samhain/Halloween list. ## 7. AFI - Halloween While some may disagree that I didn’t put the original Misfits version of this song on the list, I tend to favor AFI’s version better. I think I like that it has a bit more production on it. But, I digress. This song is a super logical choice as it celebrates the holiday very outwardly. Plus, the artwork for the cover of the EP this came from is incredible. ## 8. Ghost - Witch Image Ghost is one of those bands that naturally lend themselves to Samhain/Halloween with their occult/Satanist lyrical themes. Not to mention their visual appearance has become a staple of cosplayers during this time of year. If you see someone walking around as a pope with skull face paint, this is the band they are portraying with their costume. ## 9. Slipknot - Prosthetics Early Slipknot embodies that strange late-90s vibe that ended up being mainstream but still had a really eerie quality to it. This song is one of the best representations of that for me. I remember falling asleep listening to this album as a teenager and waking up when the haunting screech of this song kicked in. It was absolutely terrifying and I’ve loved it ever since. ## 10. Justin Johnson - Son of a Witch The only instrumental song on this list, this tune always reminds me of my personal practice since I tend to lean more towards folk magick. I always visualize myself walking through the woods during fall, so probably somewhere in Appalachia or the northeastern United States, absorbing nature and collecting ingredients while listening to this song. ## 11. The Bridge City Sinners - Unholy Hymns This song is one of the newest entries to this list and a bit outside of the norm sonically. Thematically, it’s absolutely perfect for this time of year. The Bridge City Sinners take a little bit of what makes Ghost so fun and puts a bluegrass spin on it. ## 12. Dokken - Dream Warriors If you are a fan of the Nightmare on Elm Street movies then you are very well aware of this song. Working as the theme for the third installment of the franchise, Dream Warriors mixes 80s hair metal goodness with the themes of one of the creepiest slasher film series in existence. ## 13. Richard O’Brien - Science Fiction/Double Feature While most Halloween/Samhain playlists will include The Time Warp, I personally think the opening song for The Rocky Horror Picture Show truly captures the spirit of the film and why it is a must-watch every Samhain/Halloween. Doing the Danse Macabre If you are a Spotify user and want even more songs for your Halloween/Samhain celebration, feel free to follow my [Spooky Tunes Spotify playlist](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0oq6wopRemblzslcFO6PpF?si=116d790888344568). I’ve been curating it for several years and am always looking for recommendations. Let me know on Twitter what your favorite songs on this list are or what I should add to my playlist by tagging [@plentiful\_earth](https://twitter.com/Plentiful_Earth) with the hashtag #peSpookyTunes **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** samhain --- ### [Magical Properties of Mugwort | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-mugwort-mugwort-materia-magicka/) **Published:** November 4, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Witches and mugwort go together like Halloween and black cats! Chances are, if you glance into the pantry of a practitioner of magic or Wicca, you’ll find this powerful herb. - [Mugwort Magickal Properties \| Mugwort Materia Magicka](#h-mugwort-magickal-properties-mugwort-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Mugwort](#h-magical-properties-of-mugwort) Not only does it give its users a glimpse into the unknown, but it is also a great healing magick herb. This well-rounded plant has definitely earned a spot in your next book of shadows entry! ![A close-up of lush, green mugwort leaves with an overlay text that reads "witchcraft tutorial - magical uses for mugwort - plentifulearth.com" at your favorite metaphysical shop](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/magical-uses-for-mugwort-533x800.jpg "magicalusesformugwort Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=magical-properties-of-mugwort-mugwort-materia-magicka) ## Mugwort Magickal Properties \| Mugwort Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Artemisia vulgaris ### Folk Names - Sailor’s tobacco ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Water - Earth ### Planets - Moon ### Signs - Libra - Taurus ### Deities - Artemis - Crone Goddesses ### Chakras - Third eye ### Magical Properties Of Mugwort - **Astral travel**: Create a charm pendant with the dried leaves and resin to wear when performing astral travel. - **Clairvoyance**: Carry a piece of the dried herb on you at all times to increase your natural clairvoyant abilities. - **Energy work:** Use a branch of this plant to move energy around a space before and after energy healing or Reiki. - **Intuition**: Burn incense made of this herb to heighten your intuition. - **Moon magick**: Steep this herb in your moon water to add additional energy to your esbat ritual. - **Perception**: Anoint an eye amulet with the oil or tea made from this plant to increase your ability to notice small but important details. - **Prophetic dreams**: Tuck it into your pillow or create an eye pillow filled with the herb plus lavender to bring on psychic dreams. - **Protection**: Hang a bunch of this dried herb above your doors to protect your home or business from harmful people and energy. - **Psychic abilities**: Drink a tea made from this herb to heighten your ability to see the unknown. Additionally, wash your crystal ball or mirrors in a wash made from the leaves and stems. - **Psychic protection**: Burn this incense or place a bit of the dried herb onto a lit charcoal tablet to purify and protect your space from psychic and energetic attacks. - **Remote viewing**: Make and drink a tea before doing remote viewing to help enhance your psychic vision. - **Wisdom**: Meditate and journey to meet this plant's Deva. Once there, ask what you need to learn from it. Accept any gifts and thank it before returning to your own realm. ### Mugwort Safety [Mugwort](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_vulgaris) is not for everyone. It is closely related to [ragweed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragweed), so people with ragweed, birch, or celery allergies can react to it, including to the smoke and to the dried leaf in a pillow. It also has a long folk history as a herb that acts on the womb and is traditionally avoided in pregnancy and while nursing, so skip the tea and the dream pillow if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing. Treat mugwort tea as an occasional ritual sip rather than a daily drink, and never take mugwort essential oil internally; it is high in [thujone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thujone). **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Scrying: What It Is, How to Scry, and How to Use a Crystal Ball, Mirror, or Bowl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Scrying is the practice of gazing into a crystal ball, a black mirror, or a bowl of water until pictures and impressions come. Here is what it is, where it comes from, how to do it step by step, which tool to start with, and how to make sense of what you see. **Content:** Scrying is the practice of gazing into a reflective or dark surface, most often a crystal ball, a black mirror, or a bowl of water, until your eyes relax and images, symbols, and impressions start to come. The word comes from the old English "descry," to catch sight of, and that is the whole method: you are not looking *at* the ball, you are looking *through* it, and what you catch sight of is the reading. It is one of the oldest forms of divination on record and one of the cheapest to try. A bowl of water and a candle will do. This page covers what scrying is and where it comes from, what is actually happening in your eyes and mind when the pictures start, the different surfaces you can scry with, how to scry step by step, the specifics of the crystal ball, the black mirror, and the water bowl, how to make sense of what you see, what to do when nothing comes, and how to keep your tools. - [What Is Scrying?](#what-is) - [Where Scrying Comes From](#history) - [What Is Happening When You Scry](#how-it-works) - [Types of Scrying](#types) - [How to Scry, Step by Step](#steps) - [How to Use a Crystal Ball](#crystal-ball) - [How to Use a Scrying Mirror](#mirror) - [How to Use a Scrying Bowl](#bowl) - [What You Will See and How to Read It](#reading) - [When Nothing Happens](#nothing) - [Care and Safety](#care) - [Scrying FAQ](#faq) The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. [Shop Samhain →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/samhain-shop?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=samhain-sale-2026&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball) ## What Is Scrying? Scrying is a form of [divination](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divination) in which you gaze into a surface with a soft, unfocused stare and treat whatever appears there, clouds, colors, faces, scenes, or a sudden knowing, as the answer to your question. The surface can be a [crystal ball](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_ball), a black mirror, a bowl of water, a flame, smoke, or the sky. The scrying itself is the same in every case: a question, a soft gaze, a long patient wait, and then attention to what comes. The old names sort scrying by surface. Gazing into a mirror or polished stone is [catoptromancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catoptromancy); water is [hydromancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydromancy); a bowl or basin specifically is [lecanomancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecanomancy); fire is [pyromancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyromancy); and smoke is [capnomancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capnomancy). Nobody uses those words at the kitchen table. "Scrying" covers all of them, and [crystal gazing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_gazing) is the name for the crystal ball version specifically. What scrying is not: it is not a mirror that shows you the future like a television. It is closer to a guided daydream with a question attached. The images come from you, prompted by the surface, and the skill is in learning to let them come without steering, and then to read them honestly. Whether the source of those images is your own deep mind, a spirit, a guide, or the universe is something each tradition answers differently, and the method works the same whichever answer you hold. ## Where Scrying Comes From Scrying is at least as old as written history, and every large civilization has a version of it. The [Pythia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pythia) at Delphi gave oracles from a trance; Babylonian and Egyptian diviners read oil on water and the surface of basins; and Roman writers describe boys made to gaze into water and mirrors to see the future. In Mesoamerica, [obsidian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian) mirrors were tools of the Aztec god [Tezcatlipoca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tezcatlipoca), whose name means "smoking mirror," and priests used them to see into the other world. Two names carry the practice into the modern West. [Nostradamus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostradamus) wrote that he received his visions gazing into a bowl of water set on a brass tripod, by candlelight, at night, which is the exact setup you will use below. And in Elizabethan England the mathematician and royal astrologer [John Dee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dee) worked for years with the scryer [Edward Kelley](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Kelley), who gazed into a crystal and an [obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) mirror while Dee wrote down what he said. Dee's obsidian mirror is Aztec, brought to Europe after the conquest, and it sits in the British Museum today. It is the reason every black scrying mirror sold now is a small copy of a five-hundred-year-old Mexican original. The crystal ball as the fortune-teller's tool is mostly a nineteenth-century image. Victorian spiritualists and the occult revival made "crystal gazing" a parlor practice with published manuals, and the traveling fortune-teller with a glass sphere became a stock figure by the early 1900s. Modern witchcraft inherited all of it, and treats the crystal ball, the black mirror, and the water bowl as three doors to the same room. ## What Is Happening When You Scry When you scry, three ordinary things happen in your eyes and mind, and knowing them makes you better at it rather than worse. Scrying uses the mind's own machinery for making pictures; the surface is there to switch that machinery on. - **Your vision fades at the edges.** Hold a soft, unmoving gaze on a dim surface for a minute or two and the periphery starts to gray out and swim. That is [Troxler's fading](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troxler%27s_fading), a normal effect of the eye tuning out an unchanging image. The "dark clouds" that every scrying manual tells you to wait for are this. When they arrive, you are doing it right. - **Your mind fills a featureless field.** A uniform, low-information visual field, a black mirror by candlelight is a good one, is what researchers call a [Ganzfeld](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganzfeld_effect), and the brain responds to it by generating its own imagery, the way it does when you are falling asleep. The pictures, the faces, the moving scenes come from here. - **You recognize shapes in the noise.** The habit of seeing faces and figures in clouds, wood grain, and shadows is [pareidolia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareidolia), and it is the reading part of scrying. What your mind chooses to see in the swirl is the message, in the same way that what you notice in a tarot card is the message. None of this makes scrying "just" imagination, any more than a dream is "just" sleep. It means the surface is a tool for getting past the chattering top layer of the mind to whatever sits underneath, and different traditions name what sits underneath differently. Practically, it means two things: a dim, dark, featureless surface works better than a bright, busy one, and the images will feel half-seen and dreamlike, not like a film. If you expect crisp footage, you will decide it is not working when it is. ## Types of Scrying The three surfaces most witches use are the crystal ball, the black mirror, and the bowl of water, and the rest are variations on the same gaze. Here is what each is like to work with: | Surface | What It Is | What It Is Like to Use | |---|---|---| | Crystal ball | A polished sphere of clear or smoky quartz, obsidian, or glass, usually on a stand. | The crystal ball is the classic tool, and its depth and inner flaws give the eye something to travel into. Clear glass and quartz are the most traditional; a black obsidian sphere is easier for beginners because it behaves like a curved black mirror. | | Black mirror | A round or oval of black glass, or a polished disk of obsidian, usually on a stand. | The black mirror is the easiest surface to learn on, because it is dark, flat, and gives nothing back but your own faint reflection and the candle. Most people get their first images here. | | Water bowl | A dark bowl filled with water, sometimes with a drop of ink or oil, by candle or moonlight. | The water bowl is the oldest method and costs nothing. The surface moves slightly with your breath, which some people find helps the images come and others find distracting. | | Fire | A candle flame, a fireplace, or a bonfire. | Fire scrying is fast and vivid, and the images move, so it suits questions about change and action. It is hard to hold a soft gaze on a bright flame for long, so sessions are short. | | Smoke | Incense smoke rising in still air, or the smoke off a snuffed candle. | Smoke scrying reads shapes as they form and dissolve, and it pairs naturally with an incense-heavy ritual. | | Clouds and sky | Daytime clouds, or the night sky reflected in water. | Cloud scrying is the version children do without being taught, and it is a good way to practice reading shapes before you sit down with a mirror. | | Ink or oil on water | A few drops of black ink or olive oil floated on a bowl of water. | Ink scrying gives moving, spreading shapes to read, which some people find easier than waiting for images to appear in a still surface. | You do not need all of these. Start with one. Most people who stick with scrying end up with a black mirror for regular work and a crystal ball or bowl for special occasions. ## How to Scry, Step by Step Scrying takes a dark room, a single candle, a surface, a question, and about twenty minutes of patient gazing. Here is the method that works for every surface: 1. **Choose the question.** One question, specific, written down. "What do I need to know about the job offer" is a question; "tell me about my life" is a fog. Scrying answers what is asked. 2. **Prepare the room.** Night is best, or a room you can make dark. Turn off electric lights. Light one candle and set it behind you or to one side, never directly in front of the surface, so that the surface stays dark and the candle does not reflect in it. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#purple) covers why purple and white are the usual choices for divination. 3. **Prepare yourself.** Sit comfortably with the surface at eye level or slightly below, about arm's length away. Three slow breaths. If you cast a circle for divination, cast it now; our [circle casting guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) has the short version. If you do not, a spoken line is enough: "I am here to see clearly. Show me what I need to know about \[the question\]." 4. **Soften the gaze.** Look into the surface, not at it. Let your eyes unfocus as if you were looking at something a few feet behind the mirror or inside the ball. Blink normally. Do not stare hard; a hard stare waters the eyes and tenses the face, and tension blocks the images. 5. **Wait for the clouds.** After one to three minutes the edges of your vision will dim and the surface will seem to mist, cloud, or fill with moving darkness. This is the threshold. Do not react to it, do not chase it, keep the gaze soft. 6. **Let the images come.** Behind or inside the clouds, shapes, colors, faces, symbols, scenes, or a strong feeling will begin to arrive. Do not name them yet. Do not decide what they mean. Watch, the way you watch a dream, and let each one pass into the next. 7. **Ask follow-ups silently.** If an image is unclear, hold the question "show me more" or "what does this mean" in your mind and keep gazing. The images often answer. 8. **Stop when the pictures stop.** A session ends naturally when the surface goes flat and dull again, usually after ten to twenty minutes. If you are past twenty-five minutes, stop anyway; longer sessions bring headaches and nonsense, not more insight. 9. **Write everything down immediately.** Before you stand up, before you speak, write every image, color, feeling, and word in the order it came, without interpretation. Scrying images fade as fast as dreams. 10. **Close and ground.** Cover the surface with a cloth, thank whatever you thank, blow out or snuff the candle, and eat or drink something. Then, and only then, read your notes and start to interpret. ## How to Use a Crystal Ball To use a crystal ball for scrying, set it on a dark cloth at eye level with a candle behind you, soften your gaze into the center of the sphere, and wait for the clouding that comes before the images. The ball works the same as any other surface, with a few things of its own: - **Choose the size and material for your eyes, not for the look.** A 50 mm (two-inch) sphere is enough to scry with and is the cheapest way to try; an 80 mm (three-inch) ball is the comfortable working size; anything over 100 mm is for a permanent altar and a large budget. [Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) and glass are traditional; a [black obsidian sphere](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-crystal-ball-50mm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball) is easier for beginners because it behaves like a curved black mirror, and smoky quartz sits between the two. The shop's [crystal balls](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystal-balls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball) run from 50 mm glass to 200 mm, most with a stand. - **Flaws help.** A ball with a few inclusions, veils, or bubbles gives the eye something to travel into. A flawless sphere is beautiful and slightly harder to work. - **Kill the reflections.** A clear ball reflects the whole room. Put it on a black cloth, set the candle behind you, and hang or drape something dark behind the ball so that what you see inside it is depth, not the window. - **Gaze into the center.** Focus on a point inside the sphere, roughly at its middle, and let it blur. The clouding will start at the edges and move inward. - **Do not touch it while you scry.** Handling the ball leaves fingerprints and warms the surface, which fogs it. Set it and leave it. Some traditions say never to let anyone else touch it at all. - **Cleanse it between sessions.** Our guide to [cleansing a crystal ball](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cleanse-crystal-ball/) covers the methods; the short version is moonlight, a dry cloth, and a drop of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) on the cloth, and never a soak for obsidian or any stone with cracks. What you will see in a crystal ball follows a familiar sequence: the sphere seems to fill with mist or milky cloud; the cloud thins or parts; colors, shapes, or a scene appear in the space it leaves; and the scene fades back to cloud. Old crystal-gazing manuals gave meanings to the colors of the cloud, white for good news, black for bad, blue for calm, red for danger, and while those tables are guesswork, they are the same guesswork in every source, which makes them a fair starting point when a session gives you color and nothing else. ## How to Use a Scrying Mirror A scrying mirror is a black, non-reflective or barely reflective surface, usually a disk of polished obsidian or a piece of black-painted glass, and you use it by gazing into its darkness by candlelight until images come. It is the tool most experienced scryers recommend to a beginner, because the surface is flat, dark, and quiet, and it gives the eye almost nothing to distract it. - **Obsidian or glass.** A polished [obsidian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian) mirror is the traditional form, volcanic glass with the same history as Dee's Aztec mirror, and it has a faint depth and glow that painted glass lacks. Painted glass is cheaper, larger, and just as usable. The shop's [scrying mirrors](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball) are obsidian, from a two-inch disk to eight inches, most with a stand; the [8 cm mirror with stand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8cm-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror-w-stand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball) is the usual first one. - **Angle it so you cannot see yourself.** Tilt the mirror slightly upward or set it flat on the table and look down into it, so that your own face is not the main thing in it. A faint ghost of yourself is fine; a clear reflection pulls your focus to the surface. - **Candle behind or beside you.** Never in front. The mirror should look like a well, not a mirror. - **Gaze into the black, not at the glass.** Let your focus fall an inch or two behind the surface. Wait for the gray clouding at the edges. - **Keep it covered when not in use.** A black cloth over the mirror is the universal rule. Half the reason is traditional (a scrying surface stays "closed" between sessions); the other half is that fingerprints, dust, and sunlight all make obsidian harder to read. ### How to Make a Scrying Mirror You can make a scrying mirror in an afternoon from a picture frame and a can of black paint. Here is the standard method: 1. Buy a picture frame with real glass, round or oval if you can find one, 6 to 10 inches across. Take the glass out and wash and dry it. 2. In a ventilated space, outdoors if possible, lay the glass on newspaper and spray one side with high-gloss black enamel spray paint. Three to four thin coats, ten minutes apart, are better than one thick one. Let it cure for a day. 3. Put the glass back in the frame painted side down, so that you look at the black through the clear, unpainted side. The glass over the paint is what gives the depth. 4. Cleanse it (smoke, a wipe with moon water on the unpainted side only, or a night in moonlight) and consecrate it the way you would any tool, then keep it covered. A painted mirror works exactly as well as an obsidian one for scrying. The obsidian is for people who want the stone. ## How to Use a Scrying Bowl A scrying bowl is any dark bowl filled with water, and you use it the way Nostradamus did: by candlelight, at night, gazing into the water until the surface clouds and images come. It is the cheapest and oldest form of scrying, and it is the one to try tonight if you own no tools at all. - **The bowl.** Black or very dark inside, so that the water reads as depth rather than as a bowl. A black ceramic or cast-iron bowl, a small [cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball), or one of the black stone [scrying bowls](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball) made for the purpose. A white bowl does not work; the water looks like water. - **The water.** Plain water is fine. Spring or [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) is nicer. Fill the bowl nearly to the brim so that the rim does not cast a shadow across the surface. - **Optional additions.** A single drop of black ink, or a few drops of olive oil, floated on the surface gives you moving shapes to read instead of waiting for still images. A pinch of salt in the water is traditional for protection. A silver coin dropped in the bowl is an old touch for money questions. - **The light.** One candle, behind you or to the side, or the moon through a window. Some people set the bowl outside under a full moon and scry in the moon's reflection, which is the most beautiful version and the coldest. - **The gaze.** Look into the water, not at it, and let the reflection of the candle or moon blur. The surface will seem to darken and deepen. Breathe gently; your breath ripples the water, and a little ripple helps. - **Afterward.** Pour the water onto the earth or into a plant. Do not pour a reading down the drain, and do not reuse the water. ## What You Will See and How to Read It You will see clouds first, then colors or shapes, then, on a good night, faces, symbols, or a scene, and you read them the way you read a dream: by what they mean to you, in the order they came, against the question you asked. There is no scrying dictionary worth owning. There are a few reliable rules: - **The first image is the answer; the rest is commentary.** Scryers across traditions agree that what comes first, before the mind has time to editorialize, is the reading. Trust it over the elaborate scene that follows. - **Read by feeling before you read by symbol.** A gray ship in the mirror that filled you with dread means something different from a gray ship that made you calm. Note the feeling of each image before you decide what the image "is." - **Symbols are personal.** A dog means loyalty to one person and a bite to another. Use your own associations, and only then the shared ones (water for emotion, fire for change, a door for a choice, a road for a journey, a face for a person the question concerns). - **Movement matters.** Images that approach are coming into your life; images that recede are leaving. Left is often read as past or inner, right as future or outer, but check that against your own sense of it. - **Colors carry a rough code.** White and gold for good news and clarity; black and gray for delay, blockage, or the unknown; blue for calm and truth; red for energy, anger, or danger; green for growth and money; purple for spiritual matters. These are the old crystal-gazing tables and they are a starting point, not a verdict. - **A yes-or-no question gets a yes-or-no feel.** Clouds that lift, brighten, or move toward you are read as yes; clouds that darken, sink, or move away are read as no. Many scryers keep a [pendulum](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/pendulum-yes-no-tutorial/) beside the mirror for exactly this and let the pendulum confirm. Dowsing rods answer the same way when you are on your feet, and our [dowsing rods guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/dowsing-rods/) shows how to read them. - **Write first, interpret second.** The notes you took in step nine are the reading. Interpretation done in the chair, mid-session, steers the next image. Interpretation done afterward, with tea, is honest. - **Keep a scrying journal.** After ten sessions you will have your own symbol set and your own sense of what a "hit" looks like. That journal is worth more than any book on the subject, including the good ones like Scott Cunningham's [Divination for Beginners](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/divination-for-beginners-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-crystal-ball), which has a solid chapter on scrying if you want a second voice. ## When Nothing Happens Nothing happening is the normal result of a first scrying session, and most people need three to ten sessions before the clouding comes reliably. Here is what usually gets in the way, and the fix for each: - **The room is too bright.** Scrying needs near-dark. If you can read the print on this page by the light in the room, the room is too bright. One candle, behind you. - **The candle is reflected in the surface.** Move it. The surface should show darkness, not a flame. - **You are staring instead of gazing.** If your eyes sting or water, you are focusing hard. Blink, look away, and come back with your focus set a foot behind the surface. - **You stopped too soon.** Three minutes feels like a long time to look at nothing. Give it ten before you decide. - **You are waiting for a movie.** The images are faint, dreamlike, and half-seen. If a gray patch drifted across the mirror and you dismissed it, that was the start. - **You are too tired, too caffeinated, or too anxious.** Scrying sits at the edge of the drowsy, unfocused state that comes just before sleep. Very tired means you fall asleep; wired means you cannot get near it. Aim for the evening, calm, not exhausted. - **The question is too big.** Ask something small and specific for your first sessions, so that a small specific image can answer it. - **You are scared of what you might see.** That is common and it is worth saying out loud. Cast a circle, keep a dish of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) beside the mirror, ask only for what serves you, and remember that you can cover the surface and end the session at any moment. Nothing in a mirror can follow you out of it. - **You see nothing but feel a lot.** That is a reading. Not everyone scries in pictures; some people get words, some get a sudden certainty, some get a body sensation. Write it down. If ten honest sessions give you nothing at all, try a different surface. Some people never see a thing in a crystal ball and read a bowl of water on the first night. ## Care and Safety Keep every scrying surface covered, out of direct sunlight, and handled only by you, and treat a clear crystal ball as the fire hazard it genuinely is. The specifics: - **A clear crystal ball in sunlight starts fires.** This is the one real danger in the whole practice. A clear glass or quartz sphere is a lens, and in direct sun it focuses the light to a point hot enough to scorch a table, ignite paper, curtains, or a wooden windowsill. It happens every year. Keep clear balls covered with a cloth, away from windows, and never on a sunny sill "to charge." Charge them in moonlight, which does not burn. - **Obsidian scratches and chips.** Store an obsidian mirror or sphere in its own cloth bag, away from other stones and metal. Dust it with a soft dry cloth. Do not soak it; obsidian can have hidden cracks that water works into. - **Glass and quartz can be washed.** Warm water, a drop of mild soap, dried fully with a lint-free cloth. No salt scrubs on a polished sphere; salt scratches. - **Cover between sessions.** A black or dark cloth over the ball, the mirror, or the empty bowl. Tradition says a covered surface stays "closed" and holds no stray impressions; practically, it keeps dust and fingerprints off. - **Cleanse after heavy readings.** Smoke, moonlight, a wipe with moon water, or a night on a bed of black salt. Our [crystal ball cleansing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cleanse-crystal-ball/) applies to mirrors too. - **Do not scry every night.** Once or twice a week is plenty. Daily scrying tends to produce exhausted eyes and a mind that starts seeing omens in the toaster. - **Ground afterward, every time.** Food, water, feet on the floor, lights on. Scrying is a light trance and you want to come all the way back before you drive or make decisions. - **Children and pets.** A crystal ball on a low stand is a heavy glass sphere that rolls. Keep it high and covered. ## Scrying FAQ ### What is scrying? Scrying is a form of divination in which you gaze into a reflective or dark surface, such as a crystal ball, a black mirror, or a bowl of water, with a soft unfocused stare until images, symbols, or impressions come, and you read those as the answer to a question. ### What does scrying mean? Scrying comes from the old English word "descry," meaning to catch sight of or reveal. To scry is to look into a surface in order to see what is hidden, whether that is the future, the answer to a question, or something about yourself. ### How do you scry? Sit in a dark room with one candle behind you, set your surface at eye level, ask one specific question aloud, and gaze into the surface with soft, unfocused eyes. After a few minutes the edges of your vision will cloud; keep gazing, and let images and impressions come without naming them. Stop when the surface goes flat, write everything down at once, and interpret afterward. ### What is a scrying mirror? A scrying mirror is a black, barely reflective surface, usually a polished disk of obsidian or a piece of glass painted black on the back, used for gazing by candlelight. It is the easiest scrying tool to learn on because its darkness gives the eye nothing to focus on except what the mind supplies. ### How do you use a scrying mirror? Set the mirror at eye level or flat on a table, angle it so your own reflection is faint, put a candle behind or beside you so it does not reflect, and gaze into the black with your focus set an inch or two behind the surface. Wait for the clouding at the edges, then for the images. Cover the mirror with a black cloth when you finish. ### How do you make a scrying mirror? Take the glass out of a picture frame, spray one side with three or four thin coats of high-gloss black enamel paint in a ventilated space, let it cure for a day, and put it back in the frame painted side down. You gaze into the black through the clear glass. Cleanse and consecrate it like any tool and keep it covered. ### What is a scrying bowl? A scrying bowl is a dark bowl, black ceramic, cast iron, or black stone, filled with water and used for gazing by candlelight or moonlight. It is the oldest form of scrying and the one Nostradamus described. A drop of ink or oil on the water gives moving shapes to read. ### How do you use a crystal ball? Set the ball on a dark cloth at eye level with a candle behind you and a dark backdrop behind the ball, so that you see depth rather than the room reflected. Gaze into the center of the sphere with soft eyes and wait for it to seem to fill with mist; the images come in the space the mist leaves. Do not touch the ball during a session, and cleanse it between sessions. ### What do you see when you scry? Usually clouds or mist first, then colors, shapes, or drifting darkness, and then, on a good session, faces, symbols, or a short scene. The images are faint and dreamlike, not like a film. Some people get words, feelings, or a sudden certainty instead of pictures, and those count as readings too. ### Is scrying dangerous? Scrying is a light trance and is safe for most people if you keep sessions under twenty-five minutes, ground afterward with food and light, and stop if you feel unwell. The one real physical hazard is a clear crystal ball left in sunlight, which acts as a lens and can start a fire; keep it covered and away from windows. ### Why can't I see anything when I scry? The most common reasons are a room that is too bright, a candle reflected in the surface, a hard stare instead of a soft gaze, stopping before ten minutes, and expecting clear pictures when the images are faint. Most people need several sessions before the clouding comes reliably. If ten sessions give nothing, try a different surface. ### What is the best surface for a beginner to scry with? A black mirror, because it is dark, flat, and gives the eye nothing to hold onto. A black obsidian sphere is a close second. A bowl of water in a dark bowl costs nothing and works for many people on the first try. Clear crystal balls are traditional but harder, because they reflect the room. Scrying and tarot pair well, one for images and one for structure; our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) explains all 78 cards. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** scrying --- ### [13 Traditional & Symbolic Samhain Offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/) **Published:** October 8, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering what to offer your favorite deities this Samhain? The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. 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Some bake soul cakes or barmbrack, traditional Samhain breads. 5. **Wine or Cider**: Libations can be poured onto the ground or left out to honor the deities and spirits. 6. **Water**: A basic element of life, offering fresh water is a way to refresh and cleanse. 7. **Herbs**: Sage, mugwort, and rosemary are often used, either burned or left as offerings. They can be protective, cleansing, or visionary. 8. **Bones**: Symbolizing the thin line between life and death, animal bones (often from the feast or meal) can be respectfully offered. 9. **Photographs or Mementos**: Items that represent or belong to deceased loved ones can be placed on the altar as a way to remember and honor them. 10. **Seeds or Nuts**: Symbolizing potential and the promise of future growth, these can be offerings for nature spirits and deities. 11. **Milk or Honey**: A traditional offering for spirits and fae folk, leaving out a dish of milk or honey is a way to ensure blessings and prevent mischief. 12. **Divination Tools**: Tarot cards, runes, or other divinatory tools can be cleansed and charged on the Samhain altar, and can also be used to communicate with the other side. 13. **A Silent Plate**: Some people set an extra place at the dinner table or leave out a silent plate filled with food to honor the deceased and welcome them to partake in the Samhain feast. These offerings can be placed on an altar, left outside, or utilized in ritual. As always, ensure offerings are environmentally friendly and safe for wildlife if left outdoors. [Samhain, pronounced "sow-in,"](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-pronunciation/) is a major sabbat in the pagan Wheel of the Year, celebrated on October 31st. It's a time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is at its thinnest. People honor their ancestors, celebrate the harvest, and prepare for the coming winter. Making offerings is a way to honor the deities, spirits, and ancestors during this time. If you want to go further than a plate on the altar, a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) turns the offering into a full meal eaten in silence with a place set for the ancestors. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [How To Setup A Samhain Altar [With Photos]](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) **Published:** October 7, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [Samhain, pronounced "SAH-win" or "SOW-in,"](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-pronunciation/) is an ancient Celtic festival celebrating the end of the harvest season and the onset of winter. Often regarded as the "Witch's New Year," especially during the Wiccan revival of Witchcraft, it's a time for introspection, remembrance, and preparation for the cold months ahead. ## What You Need For A Samhain Altar: - [The Essential Elements Of A Samhain Altar](#h-the-essential-elements-of-a-samhain-altar) - [Candles](#h-candles) - [Photos And Memorabilia](#h-photos-and-memorabilia) - [Crystals And Stones](#h-crystals-and-stones) - [Seasonal Offerings](#h-seasonal-offerings) - [Divination Tools](#h-divination-tools) - [Enhancing Your Altar](#h-enhancing-your-altar) - [Color Symbolism](#h-color-symbolism) - [Incorporating Nature](#h-incorporating-nature) - [Traditional Decorations And Written Rituals](#h-traditional-decorations-and-written-rituals) - [Personalizing Your Altar](#h-personalizing-your-altar) - [Using Intuition](#h-using-intuition) - [Incorporate Your Personal Beliefs](#h-incorporate-your-personal-beliefs) Samhain marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the dark half of the year, symbolizing a new cycle. It also falls in the middle of [Scorpio season](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/), the month the Sun spends in the sign of endings and transformation. And at the heart of all this is the Samhain altar. This sacred space serves not only as a spiritual focal point but also as a connection between the living and the ancestral spirits. A Samhain altar acts as a bridge, inviting these spirits into your home and honoring your ancestor's memory and guidance. So, how do you build one? Start with the essential altar elements, enhance it with visual and energetic additions, and then, personalize it to your style. The Samhain Shop · October 1 to 31 25% off everything for Samhain Cauldrons, altar brooms, spirit boards, gazing balls, black candles and more. No code needed. Order by October 20 to have it for Samhain. 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They also provide light, guiding spirits to the altar or their next destination. Can't use flames? No worries! While candles are preferred, if safety is a concern, electronic candles can be a substitute. Remember, magic is all about intent. ### Photos And Memorabilia Include pictures of loved ones who have left this plane or any items that hold sentimental value. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-3-800x800.jpg "samhainaltar3 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-3.jpg)It's a way of remembering and honoring their essence during this sacred time. ### Crystals And Stones Adding stones like [obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar), [onyx](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar), and [amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar) to your altar enables them to be used to harness protective energy, connect with spirits, or aid in divination during your [Samhain ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/samhain-ritual-ancestors/). ### Seasonal Offerings Apples and pomegranates are a few simple traditional Samhain offerings. Leaving them on the altar invites prosperity and ensures the spirits' favor. It's a good practice to refresh offerings every few days, ensuring they remain fresh and vibrant. ### Divination Tools Samhain is a time when the veil between realms is thinnest. Tools like [tarot cards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar), [runes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar), or [pendulums](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar) can be used to seek guidance or communicate with the other side. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-2-800x800.jpg "samhainaltar2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-2.jpg)## Enhancing Your Altar Now that you've gotten your basic altar built, it's time to start layering some good vibes and visual energies, like color, nature, and traditional items. ### Color Symbolism Different colors resonate with varying energies. For instance, white symbolizes purity, black for protection, and red for vitality. Choose your [altar cloth](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altar-cloths?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=decorate-samhain-altar) and decorations accordingly. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-4-800x800.jpg "samhainaltar4 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-4.jpg)### Incorporating Nature Adding elements like autumn leaves, pinecones, or even snow (if your seasons are amazing) can help root your altar to the changing seasons and cycles of nature. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-1-800x800.jpg "samhainaltar1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/samhain-altar-1.jpg)### Traditional Decorations And Written Rituals While personalizing is essential to connecting to your craft and spellwork, respecting age-old traditions keeps the essence of Samhain alive. These traditional rituals carry the weight of time and collective spiritual energy. **Is it disrespectful to incorporate non-Celtic elements?** Intention matters. If incorporated with respect and understanding, personal elements can enrich the altar. Want to try a layout before you set up the real one? Our free [Altar Builder](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/) has a ready-made ancestor altar with photos, a white candle, marigolds, and offerings that you can rearrange, recolor, and save as an image. ## Personalizing Your Altar Finally, add your own flair and make your altar yours. When you add your own energy to a ritual, spell, altar, or intention, you connect it to your personal power, making it a strong beacon for manifestation. ### Using Intuition Trust your gut. Sometimes, the best additions to your altar are ones that just "feel" right. ### Incorporate Your Personal Beliefs Every practitioner has a unique spiritual journey. Incorporate symbols, idols, or scripts that resonate with your personal beliefs, even if they're outside traditional Samhain practices. Creating a Samhain altar is more than just assembling items; it's about weaving a tapestry of memories, intentions, and energies. As you set up your space, remember the importance of balance: honor traditions while making room for personal touches. This harmony ensures a powerful, meaningful, and introspective Samhain experience. Once the altar is set, the same photos and candles can move to the dinner table for a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/), a silent meal with an empty chair kept for the ancestors. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Altar Tile & Pentacle Plate: A Quick Guide To What It Is & How To Use One](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/altar-tile-guide/) **Published:** February 4, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Is your spellbook asking you to place your items onto an altar tile? Wondering what it is or where you should get one? This guide is perfect for beginner Witches or anyone who is exploring the world of Wicca! - [What Does A Pentacle Altar Tile or Pentacle Plate Look Like?](#h-what-does-an-altar-pentacle-or-pentacle-plate-look-like) - [How Do You Use An Altar Tile Or Pentacle Plate?](#h-how-do-you-use-a-pentacle-plate) - [Brief History & Origin Of Pentacle Plates](#h-brief-history-amp-origin-of-pentacle-plates) - [Who Made Altar Tiles & Pentacles Popular](#h-who-made-altar-pentacles-popular) A pentacle plate, also known as an altar pentacle or [altar tile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altar-tiles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-tile-guide), serves as a significant tool in various modern Pagan and occult practices, such as Wicca and ceremonial magic. This sacred item typically features an inscribed or engraved pentagram symbol on a round or square plate. It is often placed at the center of the altar and is used for consecration, offering, or as a focal point during rituals and spellwork. The pentacle plate holds symbolic meaning, representing the five elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, harmoniously interconnected and balanced. It is considered a powerful tool for channeling energy and invoking spiritual forces. ## What Does A Pentacle Altar Tile or Pentacle Plate Look Like? A [pentacle plate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altar-tiles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-tile-guide) usually takes the form of a flat disc or plate made of metal, wood, stone, glass, or clay, inscribed with a pentagram (a five-pointed star) surrounded by a circle. [![a black pentagram in a circle as an altar tile](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RPEN6A.webp "RPEN6A Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cutout-pentagram-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-tile-guide)A pentacle plate made of brass.[![a wooden pentagram in a circle as an altar tile](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RA487.webp "RA487 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentagram-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-tile-guide)A wooden altar pentacle plate.Sometimes, other symbols, such as the elemental symbols, may be incorporated. ## How Do You Use An Altar Tile Or Pentacle Plate? The pentacle serves multiple purposes in magical and religious rituals: 1. **Symbolic Representation**: The pentacle often represents the element of Earth within the framework of the four classical elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water), serving as a grounding point for the practitioner's energy and intentions. 2. **Protective Talisman**: The pentagram itself is a symbol of protection, with its continuous line believed to ward off negative energies and spirits. When used in ritual, the pentacle plate can act as a protective barrier. 3. **Consecration or Empowering Tool**: It is commonly placed on altars to consecrate objects, such as during the ritual of casting a circle, where it might be used to symbolize the Earth and its stability. 4. **Focal Point for Magic**: Practitioners may use the pentacle as a focus for magical workings, placing objects upon it to be charged with energy, consecrated, or used in spellwork. To see where a pentacle tile sits among your other tools, try our free [Altar Builder](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/): set a pentacle in the center of the four elements layout and arrange the rest around it. ## Brief History & Origin Of Pentacle Plates The use of symbols similar to the pentagram dates back to ancient civilizations, including the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Greeks, where it was used in religious and mystical contexts. However, the pentacle plate, as used in modern Pagan and occult practices, has its roots more directly in the Western esoteric tradition, evolving from the Renaissance period onwards. ### Who Made Altar Tiles & Pentacles Popular The widespread use and popularization of the pentacle within modern magical and religious practices can be attributed to several key figures and movements: - **Eliphas Levi**: A French occultist of the 19th century, Levi was one of the first to associate the pentagram with magical and esoteric principles, tying it to the elements and the human form. - **The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn**: This late 19th to early 20th-century organization was instrumental in developing the ceremonial magic tradition, within which the pentacle was used as a tool for invoking and banishing elemental forces. - **Gerald Gardner**: Often considered the father of Wicca, Gardner introduced the pentacle into the religion's ritual practices in the mid-20th century, drawing from earlier esoteric traditions and incorporating it as a key element of Wiccan altar setups. - **Aleister Crowley**: His work in Thelema and ceremonial magic further popularized the use of the pentacle, among other esoteric symbols, within modern occultism. The pentacle continues to be a central element of many Pagan and magical practices, embodying both the rich history of esoteric and religious symbolism and the practical applications within ritual magic. [![Occult tutorial: altar tile pentacle plate what it is & how to use one by Plentiful Earth](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/altar-pentacle-plate-info-533x800.jpg "altarpentacleplateinfo Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/altar-pentacle-plate-info.jpg)The pentacle plate is one of the four elemental tools on the altar; the [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/), the wand, and the chalice are the other three, and our athame guide covers where that set of tools comes from. The designs on the tiles themselves, from the pentacle to the triple moon, are explained in our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/). **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [How To Decorate A Winter Solstice Altar [+ Examples]](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/yule-altar-inspiration/) **Published:** December 9, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Decorating a Winter Solstice altar can be a deeply personal and spiritual experience, reflecting both the traditional aspects of the celebration and your unique spiritual path. In 2026, the winter solstice falls on Monday, December 21, at 3:50 PM Eastern Time, so many people set up their altar in the days before and light its candles on the longest night. You can [see the sky at the moment of the solstice](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-21T15:51) on our astrology chart. People ask all the time, "How can I decorate an altar if my friends, family, or roommates don't know I'm a Witch?" Don't worry - we've got you covered, too! ## In This Guide: - [1. Pick Your Altar's Location](#h-1-pick-your-altar-s-location) - [2. Choose Your Yule Color Scheme](#h-2-choose-your-yule-color-scheme) - [3. Decorate With Natural Elements](#h-3-decorate-with-natural-elements) - [4. Choose Winter Candles](#h-4-choose-winter-candles) - [5. Select Crystals and Stones](#h-5-select-crystals-and-stones) - [6. Add Symbols of the Sun](#h-6-add-symbols-of-the-sun) - [7. Decorate and Add Your Wiccan Altar Tools](#h-7-decorate-and-add-your-wiccan-altar-tools) - [8. Incorporate Incense and Oils](#h-8-incorporate-incense-and-oils) - [9. Choose Representations of the God and Goddess](#h-9-choose-representations-of-the-god-and-goddess) - [10. Add Seasonal Foods and Offerings](#h-10-add-seasonal-foods-and-offerings) - [11. Finalize with Personal Items](#h-11-finalize-with-personal-items) - [Examples of Yule and Winter Solstice Altars](#h-examples-of-yule-and-winter-solstice-altars) If you like to plan first, our free [Altar Builder](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/) lets you lay out candles, crystals, and altar tools on a virtual cloth, see what each tool is for, and save your layout as an image. ## 1. Pick Your Altar's Location Whether you're tucked away in the broom closet or free as a blessed bee, you can still create a stunning [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-yule/) altar! If you're practicing in secret, choose a cozy, safe place to act as your [altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/), such as a drawer or secret space in your closet. If you're able to practice openly, outdoor altars are a fantastic way to connect directly with nature. If you're somewhere in between, you can choose to have an open air altar that uses normal decor that has been enchanted for a spiritual purpose. It's up to you! Whatever works for your situation will absolutely work for your Goddess and God. ## 2. Choose Your Yule Color Scheme The traditional Winter Solstice and [Yule colors](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/) are red, green, gold, silver, and white. You can pick any variation and shade of these colors, plus add your own favorite colors to your altar! Go with the flow, follow your intuition! For instance, I love to add orange to my Winter Solstice altar to represent the warmth returning to the realm. Once you've picked your color scheme, these colors can be incorporated through [altar cloths](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altars-altar-tools?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), [candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), and other decorations. ## 3. Decorate With Natural Elements Incorporate natural elements such as evergreen branches, holly, mistletoe, pine cones, and ivy. Oranges speckled with [whole cloves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cloves-whole-2oz-syzygium-aromaticum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration) make amazing natural decor, as do garlands made of dehydrated cranberries, orange slices, and apple slices. All of these natural, yet lively items represent everlasting life and the endurance of nature through the winter. ## 4. Choose Winter Candles Use candles to symbolize the return of the Sun. Traditionally, gold, silver, red, or green candles are used. You can even include a special central candle to represent the sun, itself. ## 5. Select Crystals and Stones Crystals like [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), snowflake obsidian, or [garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) can be added to your altar for their grounding and energizing properties. ## 6. Add Symbols of the Sun Since the Winter Solstice celebrates the return of the sun, symbols like sun discs, gold coins, or representations of solar deities can be included. ## 7. Decorate and Add Your Wiccan Altar Tools Traditional Wiccan altar tools such as a [pentacle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2-3-4-pentagram-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), [wand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/search?q=wand&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), [chalice](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/search?q=chalice&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), and [athame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/athames?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration) can be adorned with seasonal decorations or colors. ## 8. Incorporate Incense and Oils Scents like pine, cedar, cinnamon, and orange can be used in the form of [incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration), essential oils, or [scented candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scented-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration) to cleanse the space and invite warmth. ## 9. Choose Representations of the God and Goddess [Statues](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/statues?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-altar-inspiration) or symbols representing the God and Goddess in their winter aspects can be a central focus of the altar. ## 10. Add Seasonal Foods and Offerings Place seasonal fruits, nuts, and baked goods on the altar as offerings to the deities or as part of a celebratory feast. ## 11. Finalize with Personal Items Include items that are personally significant to your practice or represent your intentions for the coming year. ## Examples of Yule and Winter Solstice Altars Remember, the most important aspect is that the altar reflects your personal connection to the Winter Solstice and your [spiritual path](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/). Feel free to adapt these ideas to suit your practice and preferences. [![Winter solstice altar with candles, plants, and mystical items.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstce-altar-5-800x800.jpg "wintersolstcealtar5 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstce-altar-5.jpg)[![Winter solstice altar with candles, fruits, and woven basket.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-6-800x800.jpg "wintersolstice6 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-6.jpg)[![Winter solstice altar with candles, pine cones, and ritual tools.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-1-800x800.jpg "wintersolsticealtar1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-1.jpg)[![Winter solstice altar with candles, woven decorations, and forest backdrop.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-2-800x800.jpg "wintersolsticealtar2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-2.jpg)[![A cozy winter solstice altar with candles, plants, and mystical trinkets.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-6-800x800.jpg "wintersolsticealtar6 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-6.jpg)[![A modern Wiccan Winter Solstice altar with candles, herbs, and mystic items.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-4-800x800.jpg "wintersolsticealtar4 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-4.jpg)[![Winter solstice altar with red candles, pine, and festive decor.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-3-800x800.jpg "wintersolsticealtar3 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/winter-solstice-altar-3.jpg) **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Simple Wiccan Quarters & Their Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-quarters-meanings/) **Published:** October 26, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** It's time to call the Wiccan Quarters! Wait, what? What is that? Are you new to Wicca and wondering how to connect with the sacred directions in your rituals? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand and easy on your wallet. Whether you’re casting your first circle or just want a refresher, this guide is for you. - [What Are the Wiccan Quarters?](#what-are-the-quarters-in-wicca) - [Quarter Correspondences for Your Practice](#quarter-correspondences-for-your-practice) - [North - Earth](#⬛-north-earth) - [East - Air](#⬜-east-air) - [South - Fire](#⬟-south-fire) - [West - Water](#⬝-west-water) - [How to Use the Quarters in Ritual](#how-to-use-the-quarters-in-ritual) - [Tips for the Budget Witch](#tips-for-the-budget-witch) - [What are the Wiccan quarters?](#faq-question-1762212480740) - [How do I incorporate the Wiccan quarters into my practice?](#faq-question-1762212491887) - [Do I need expensive tools to work with the quarters in Wicca?](#faq-question-1762212507691) ## What Are the Wiccan Quarters? In Wiccan practice, the four [cardinal directions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchtower_(magic)), North, East, South, and West, are honored during [rituals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/). These directions, often called the "quarters," represent different elements, energies, and aspects of life. When we cast a circle, we invite these energies to support and protect our sacred space. ## Quarter Correspondences for Your Practice Here's a simple breakdown of what each direction symbolizes and how you can connect with them using items you may already have at home: ### North - Earth The element of Earth is commonly associated with North. - **Element:** Earth - **Color:** Green - **Season:** Winter - **Represents:** Stability, grounding, prosperity - **Ideas for tools:** Salt, a [stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wiccan-quarters-meanings), a small plant, or a piece of wood ### East - Air The element of Air is commonly associated with the East. - **Element:** Air - **Color:** Yellow - **Season:** Spring - **Represents:** New beginnings, clarity, communication - **Ideas for tools:** Feather, incense, a bell, or paper ### South - Fire The element of Fire is commonly associated with the South. - **Element:** Fire - **Color:** Red or orange - **Season:** Summer - **Represents:** Passion, strength, transformation - **Ideas for tools:** Candle, cinnamon stick, matchstick, or sun symbol ### West - Water The element of Water is commonly associated with the West. - **Element:** Water - **Color:** Blue - **Season:** Autumn - **Represents:** Emotion, intuition, healing - **Ideas for tools:** Cup of water, seashell, [moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/), or small bowl ## How to Use the Quarters in Ritual When casting your circle, face each direction and call upon its energy. You can say something like: - **North:** "Spirits of the North, element of Earth, bring grounding and abundance to this space." - **East:** "Spirits of the East, element of Air, bring clarity and inspiration." - **South:** "Spirits of the South, element of Fire, bring courage and transformation." - **West:** "Spirits of the West, element of Water, bring healing and intuition." Place your chosen item for each element at the corresponding edge of your circle to anchor the energy. Our free [Altar Builder](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/) shows the four quarters around your altar for whichever direction it faces, and its four elements layout sets out salt, incense, a candle, and water in their quarters for you. ## Tips for the Budget Witch - Dollar stores are great places to find candles, small bowls, or seasonal decorations. - Use natural items from your walks like stones, leaves, or feathers. - DIY your tools with intention, such as a handmade item, can carry powerful energy. You don’t need a lot of money or experience to begin your spiritual journey. The quarters are there to support you, no matter where you are in your path. Trust your intuition and let nature be your guide. Stay grounded, inspired, and connected. Blessed be! ![An image to share on Pinterest about Wiccan quarters](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Simple-Wiccan-Quarter-Correspondences-533x800.jpg "SimpleWiccanQuarterCorrespondences Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### What are the Wiccan quarters? The Wiccan quarters are the four cardinal directions, North, East, South, and West, each associated with a natural element and specific energies. They’re commonly called upon in rituals to bring balance, protection, and power to your sacred space. ### How do I incorporate the Wiccan quarters into my practice? You can honor the Wiccan quarters by placing elemental tools (like candles, feathers, or stones) at each direction while casting your circle. Calling on each quarter helps create a spiritually balanced and protected ritual space. ### Do I need expensive tools to work with the quarters in Wicca? Not at all! You can use everyday items like a bowl of water, a candle, or a rock to represent each element. Wicca is about intention, your personal energy and meaning matter more than the price tag. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [13 Things To Do During A Full Moon To Align Your Natural Energies](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/) **Published:** August 8, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Is today a full moon? Wondering what to do with this strong lunar energy that's keeping you awake? If you're a Witch, Spiritualist, Empath, or avid lunar lover, this full moon activities list was made for you! - [1. Make Moon Tea](#h-1-make-moon-tea) - [2. Make Moon Water](#h-2-make-moon-water) - [3. Set Intentions & Do A Full Moon Ritual](#h-3-set-intentions-amp-do-a-full-moon-ritual) - [4. Balance Your Energies](#h-4-balance-your-energies) - [5. Cleanse Your Aura](#h-5-cleanse-your-aura) - [6. Take A Full Moon Swim Or Bath](#h-6-take-a-full-moon-swim-or-bath) - [7. Moonlight Bathe](#h-7-moonlight-bathe) - [8. Charge Your Crystals & Tools](#h-8-charge-your-crystals-amp-tools) - [9. Create A Full Moon Circle With Your Coven](#h-9-create-a-full-moon-circle-with-your-coven) - [10. Bake A Mini Thanks-Giving Feast](#h-10-bake-a-mini-thanks-giving-feast) - [11. Start Full Moon Gardening](#h-11-start-full-moon-gardening) - [12. Do A Tarot Card Reading](#h-12-do-a-tarot-card-reading) - [13. Start Meditating](#h-13-start-meditating) - [The Full Moon's Effect On Us](#h-the-full-moon-s-effect-on-us) Each month is filled with the beautiful synchronicities of energetic shifts, and the one amazing energy cycle we can always count on is the lunar cycle. Every 29.5 days, the moon becomes full. This means that roughly every month, you get a chance to absorb its vibes and revitalize your life with the energy of the full moon. Tune in to the lunar energies throughout the month, and feel the waves of lunar activity washing over your aura. Allow yourself to attune your [spirituality to the precise path](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/) you need to be on. All you have to do is open yourself up to the moon magic in our night sky! Today, we have 13 things you can do during a full moon to tap into your true power. [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/13-things-to-do-full-moon-activites-533x800.jpg "13thingstodofullmoonactivites Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/13-things-to-do-full-moon-activites.jpg)## 1. Make Moon Tea You've heard of sun tea, now you can try moon tea. ### How To Make Cold Brew Tea With The Full Moon This is a [safe way](https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/steep-risk/) to make cold brew tea that's been empowered by moon energy! 1. Fill a glass container, glass jar, or glass pitcher with filtered, purified water. 2. Add 1 regular tea bag for every 6 ounces of water. 3. Visualize what you'd like to [manifest in your life when you drink the tea](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-and-correspondences-of-tea-and-coffee/). 4. Take the pitcher outside, continuing to visualize your intentions. 5. Capture the reflection of the moon on the surface of the tea. 6. State your intention, and visualize it as if it has manifested. 7. Take your tea inside, place it in the refrigerator, and let it steep for 6 - 8 hours. 8. Remove the teabags & enjoy! ### How To Make Hot Tea With The Full Moon [![A teacup on a table with the full moon reflected on the surface of the tea.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/moon-tea.jpg "a cup of coffee with the moon and clouds on the background of the night sky copyspace The concept of inspiration and creativity Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/moon-tea.jpg)Supercharge your tea with positive energy by letting it steep under the silver light of the moon. The process is the same as steeping hot tea, but as your tea steeps, capture the reflection of the moon on the surface of your tea and visualize your intentions as your [tea steeps for its specific amount of time](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/how-long-steep-tea-guide/). Try these magical tea recipes that double as moon rituals: - [A Calming Tea Spell for Anxious Days](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/a-tea-spell-to-ease-anxiety/) - [Chamomile Tea Sleep Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chamomile-tea-sleep-spell/) ## 2. Make Moon Water Moon water is a type of spiritual water that has been energized during potent times, such as during the full moon. It's used for blessing items before use in spiritual practices, removing negative energies from daily life, as the water in spell ingredients, and more. Learn [how to make full moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/). You can make moon water during any of the moon phases. The water made will help you use the power of each moon phase whenever you need it. Each phase will give your water a different energy signature and a different result. - New moon water: new beginnings, fresh starts, inspiration - Waxing moon water: manifesting intentions, growth, increasing health - Full moon water: intense energy, thanks, appreciation, empowerment - Waning moon water: letting go, releasing, releasing emotional baggage ## 3. Set Intentions & Do A Full Moon Ritual This is the most powerful moon of the full lunar cycle, so it's the perfect time to set new intentions or reinforce intentions that were set during the new moon. [![Moonlight shining into a sacred space that has candles for a moon ritual.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ritual.jpg "magic potion with red roses and burning candles in dark room Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ritual.jpg)If you have a powerful intention to set, we recommend doing an entire moon [ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-r) or a moon manifestation ritual instead. Great full moon intentions to set are: - Increased wealth & money. - Self-empowerment. - Self-love. - Self-confidence. - Any manifestations. - Charged, revitalized energy centers. You can either make simple chants, such as: - [Full Moon Sacred Gifts Chant](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-sacred-gifts/) - [Full Moon Emotional Clarity Chant for Empaths](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-empaths/) Or try these simple manifestation rituals: - [Full Moon Silver Coin Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell/) - [Full Moon Spell for Self-Compassion and Self-Love](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/) For a complete step-by-step ritual, with what you need and the words to say, see our [full moon ritual guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-ritual/). ## 4. Balance Your Energies Because this lunar phase has the most intense energy, it's the ideal time to use its excess vibes to balance your own. Do a [chakra meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) in which you visualize the light of the full moon pouring into your body, starting at the crown chakra. As each chakra becomes full, move down to the next chakra, visualizing the silver light of the moon causing each chakra to build and expand with its corresponding color. ## 5. Cleanse Your Aura Moon energy is cleansing and empowering, so this lunar phase is great for dissolving all of the bad vibes that have attached to you over the last month! [![A man sitting under a large full moon.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/moon-meditation.jpg "Man enjoying the view from hill above city Full moon and stars on the sky Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/moon-meditation.jpg)Try this [cord-cutting meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/cord-cutting-meditation/), followed by visualizing your newly-cleaned aura as the full moon, itself! If visualization or meditation isn't your thing, you can also physically cut cords or string, stating that you're disconnecting from energies that do not serve your highest good. ## 6. Take A Full Moon Swim Or Bath If visualization isn't your thing or if your mental space is too cloudy to focus clearly, don't worry! You can be more physical with your aura cleansing by taking a cleansing swim or bath! [![A woman in the water watching the full moon rise.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/moon-bath.jpg "Woman in the sea watching the full moon Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/moon-bath.jpg)Water naturally corresponds to the moon, so all you need to do is tell the water you're about to swim or bathe in that its purpose is to cleanse you with the energy of the full moon! Then, swim or bathe until you feel absolutely refreshed! ## 7. Moonlight Bathe Nothing is more relaxing than lying under the clear sky, watching Her shine amidst the stars. "Her" is the feminine moon, of course! If you don't have access to water, don't feel up to visualization, or just want to moon gaze, you can cleanse your energy and recharge by just lying in the moonlight. ## 8. Charge Your Crystals & Tools Speaking of recharging, this is a great time to give your crystals and tools a moon bath to charge, recharge, and empower them for the next month. Simply take your items outside and place them in a safe area under the moonlight. [![Crystals in the shape of a crescent moon with a wooden spoon lying on top.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/small-moon-crystals.jpg "Stay Wild Moon Child wooden spoon with crystals and flowers in crescent moon shape Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/small-moon-crystals.jpg)The gentle light of the full moon breaks down any negative energy your crystals have picked up. It also adds the feminine energies of spiritual connection, emotional clarity, and empathy to your tools. If you have crystals that are sensitive to sunlight, be sure to bring them back inside before the sun rises. Want to give your tools more balanced energy? Let your UV-safe items stay outside in the sunlight as well! ## 9. Create A Full Moon Circle With Your Coven Grab your [coven](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/) mates or spiritual sisters and brothers and stand in a circle. Hold hands and simultaneously say, "We join hands to symbolize the Moon, to call down and embrace this power, opportune." One-by-one, each person in the circle states what they want to manifest over the next month. Repeat the chant, and end the spell with, "With harm to none, it is done." ## 10. Bake A Mini Thanks-Giving Feast If you've created a circle with your friends, close out the night with a mini [esbat](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-e) feast! This bright phase reminds us that at the end of each journey, there is a light that continues to guide us. So, cook up your favorite recipes, and take time to have a mini "thanksgiving" and share what you're thankful for! ## 11. Start Full Moon Gardening Many astrological gardeners swear by using moon energy to get the highest garden yield possible. Just like our heavenly body's gravity affects bodies of water, it also appears to affect the growth of plants! [![Woman holding her vegetable harvest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/gardening.jpg "Young female farmer smiling with bunch of vegetables in a wicker basket Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/gardening.jpg)Give [moon phase gardening](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/moon-phase-gardening-a-calendar/) a try, and plant: - Bulbs. - Root vegetables. - Biennials. - Perennials. You can also harvest your plants now, too! ## 12. Do A Tarot Card Reading The moon's energy often helps us understand our life experiences, as we see in the Wiccan "Drawing Down The Moon" ritual. If rituals aren't your thing, give [tarot card](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-activities) reading a try. [![A hand holding the wheel of fortune cards as part of a tarot card reading](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/tarot.jpg "Hand holding tarot card with candlelight on the darkness background for Astrology Occult Magic illustration Magic Spiritual Horoscopes and Palm reading fortune teller concept Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/tarot.jpg)The energies of the full moon day are great for helping you tap into your psychic awareness, making it much easier to understand the visions in the cards. If you're totally new, try our [3 Tarot Card Activities For Beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-tarot-card-spreads/)! ## 13. Start Meditating Ready to discover the next phase of your life? Want to understand how to best overcome a current obstacle? Try meditating on specific days to uncover where your life wants to take you. The spiritual first and second days of the full moon are perfect for manifesting something new in your life. Take a moment to get comfy in your sacred space, pick your favorite positive affirmation or a specific intention, and use this powerful time to meditate on your affirmation. Be sure to visualize the affirmation as if it's already happened in order to activate the law of attraction! The third day of the full moon is a perfect time for introspection, which makes it perfect for meditation! Take a moment to focus on deep breathing. Inhale the positive light of the moon, and exhale negative energy. Then, use this moon meditation time to ask what lessons you can learn from the upcoming moon cycles. ## The Full Moon's Effect On Us So, why do all of these activities work best on or around the full moon? The moon corresponds to the element of water. The element of water corresponds to intensity, movement, growth, long-term empowerment, emotional growth, and spiritual growth. It is said that in addition to the moon pulling on the tides, the energies of the moon also pulls us forward. First, during the waning phase, the moon helps us release what no longer serves our highest good. Next, the waxing phase encourages us to build up who and what we want to be or have in our lives. When the Full Moon comes around, we are the best version of ourselves, emotionally, spiritually, and realistically. You can feel the powerful energy that's built up inside of your body and in everything around you! The full moon energizes us, reminding us of what we're capable of! During this lunar phase, everything is charged and ready to be used to its highest ability! Image souces: istockphoto.com To keep a record of what you did and what came of it, see our guide to [keeping a moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/), with full moon journal prompts and a free printable page. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Burning Bush Meaning: Euonymus alatus Symbolism, Uses, and Safety](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/burning-bush-meaning/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Burning bush meaning and symbolism, from Exodus to the garden shrub Euonymus alatus: its correspondences, a door charm, toxicity, and the seedless variety. **Content:** Practitioners keep burning bush (*Euonymus alatus*) for protection, boundaries, and courage, and it belongs to fire, Mars, and the autumn half of the year. This is a correspondence guide: where the plant comes from, why its twigs carry names like "guard spear" and "ghost arrow feather," how people work with it, and how to use it safely. One note first: this shrub is toxic and invasive in much of the United States, so the magic here uses what you already have and keeps the berries out of the wild. ## What Is Burning Bush? [*Euonymus alatus*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euonymus_alatus) is a deciduous shrub in the [staff vine family, Celastraceae](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celastraceae), native to central and northern China, Korea, and Japan. You probably know it from parking lots and front walks: in October its leaves turn a red so bright it looks lit from inside. That color gave it the name "burning bush." Its other names come from the stems. Each young twig grows two to four flat, corky ridges, so a bare branch looks fletched like an arrow. *Alatus* is Latin for "winged," and the plant also goes by winged euonymus, winged spindle, and corky spindle tree. In fall the pink seed capsules split open to show orange-red seeds that birds love. ## Burning Bush Spiritual Meaning and Symbolism The first burning bush is the one in the [story of Moses in Exodus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burning_bush). On Mount Horeb, Moses sees a bush on fire that does not burn up, and a voice from it tells him to take off his sandals because he is standing on holy ground. In Jewish and Christian tradition, the bush that burns without being consumed is a sign of God's presence, and the story is where Moses learns the divine name and his task of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. The Hebrew word for that bush, *seneh*, refers to brambles, so it was not the garden shrub. *Euonymus alatus* borrowed the name for its fall color. For practitioners who work with the shrub itself, its symbolism comes from what it looks like and what it has been called: fire in its leaves, arrows and spears in its twigs, and the spindle in its family history. That makes it a plant of protection, thresholds, and courage, and of the turn of the year when its red shows up. ## Burning Bush Names and Folklore The names this plant has carried across cultures do a lot of the magical work, because they all point at the same thing: those arrow-shaped wings. - **Wèi máo (卫矛), "guard spear."** This is the [standard Chinese name for the plant](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%8D%AB%E7%9F%9B). The winged twigs read as a weapon held at the gate. - **Guǐ jiàn yǔ (鬼箭羽), "ghost arrow feather."** This is the name the corky twigs go by in traditional Chinese herbal practice. A plant whose twigs are named for spirit arrows is a natural fit for warding work. - **Spindle tree.** The whole genus is called spindle in British English because the hard wood of its European cousin, [*Euonymus europaeus*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euonymus_europaeus), was carved into [spindles for spinning wool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spindle_%28textiles%29) and into butchers' skewers. That wood holds a sharp point, and its charcoal is still prized by artists. The spindle connection opens a second door. Spinning is one of the oldest images of fate in European lore, from the Norns to the Greek Moirai, so many practitioners reach for spindle-family plants in work about destiny, timing, and the threads that tie people together. ## Burning Bush Magical Properties and Correspondences These are modern correspondences, drawn from the plant's color, its season, its names, and its family history. Unlike most plants in our [herb dictionary](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/), burning bush has no long written record in European folk magic, so treat this table as a well-reasoned starting point and add what your own practice shows you. | Correspondence | Burning Bush | |---|---| | Element | Fire | | Planet | Mars | | Zodiac | Aries, Scorpio | | Chakra | Root | | Colors | Red, orange, pink | | Season | Autumn, especially Samhain | | Gender | Masculine (projective) | | Magical uses | Protection, boundaries, warding, courage, cutting ties, fate and timing work | | Parts used | Bare winged twigs, fallen red leaves | | Pairs well with | Rowan, blackthorn, dragon's blood, iron nails, red thread | **Fire and Mars.** The October color is the plainest reason. Mars rules red, edges, and weapons, and a plant named for spears and arrows sits comfortably under it. Aries is Mars's sign, and [Scorpio season](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/), ruled by Mars in traditional astrology, arrives in the same weeks the leaves turn. **Protection and boundaries.** Wings on a twig look like fletching, and a fletched twig looks like an arrow pointed outward. Practitioners use the twigs where they would use thorns: at doors, in charm bags, and along the edge of a space they want kept. **Cutting ties.** A spindle twists fiber into thread, and the same wood was sharpened into skewers. Both halves show up in practice: binding what you want kept, and cutting what you want gone. ## How to Use Burning Bush in Magic Everything below uses the dry, bare twigs and fallen leaves. Nothing goes in your mouth, on your skin for long, or into a fire. - **Doorway ward.** Lay a winged twig on the top of a door frame or tuck one behind the house number, pointed outward. Some practitioners add one to a [return to sender spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/return-to-sender-spell/) for the same outward push. - **Charm bags.** A short length of winged twig adds a "guard spear" to a protection bag alongside rowan berries, a nail, or a pinch of salt. - **Autumn altar.** The red leaves are a Samhain color all by themselves. Press a few in a heavy book and they keep their red for weeks. - **Cord and thread work.** Wrap red thread around a twig while you name what you want held together. For release work, snap the twig and keep the thread. - **Courage tokens.** Carry a small winged piece before a hard conversation, an interview, or anything that asks you to stand your ground. - **Leaf writing.** Write a word you want to set down on a dry red leaf with a marker, then bury it in your own yard or put it in the trash. Leaves are fine to bury; seeds are not (see below). ## A Burning Bush Boundary Charm A simple protection charm for the front door, and a good companion to a [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/) hung by the same door. I make mine in late October, after the leaves drop and the wings stand out on the bare stems. **You'll need:** four bare winged twigs about the length of your hand, red thread or cord, and gloves for cutting. 1. With gloves on, cut four twigs from a shrub you own or have permission to prune. Leave any seed capsules on the bush or bag them for the trash. 2. Lay two twigs in a cross and bind the center with red thread. Add the other two to make an eight-armed star, so wings point every direction. 3. Wrap the center several more times, then tie it off with a loop for hanging. 4. Hold the charm at the door and say the words below, then hang it above or beside the door. > *Winged twig of autumn fire,* > *keep this door from ill desire.* > *Bound in red and four wings strong,* > *turn away what does not belong.* When it gets brittle, usually by spring, retire it in the household trash and make a fresh one in fall. ## Is Burning Bush Toxic? Yes. All parts of *Euonymus alatus* are toxic if eaten, including the berries, and the bright seeds are the part children and animals are drawn to. The [ASPCA lists euonymus](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/euonymus) as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. A few working rules: - Never eat any part of the plant, brew it, or add it to food, baths, or oils. - Do not burn it as incense or on a ritual fire. Smoke from toxic plants is not something to breathe. - Wear gloves when cutting and wash your hands after. - Hang charms where pets and small children cannot reach them. ## Is Burning Bush Invasive? Burning bush has been planted in American yards since the mid-1800s, and since the 1970s it has spread into woodlands across the Northeast and Midwest. Birds eat the berries and drop the seeds far from the garden, where the shrub shades out native plants. According to [Penn State Extension](https://extension.psu.edu/burning-bush), it is now considered invasive in 21 states, and a growing list of states bans its sale, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and [Minnesota](https://extension.umn.edu/identify-invasive-species/burning-bush). ### Seedless Burning Bush: Fire Ball Seedless There is good news for anyone who loves the red. In 2024, a seedless burning bush called [Fire Ball Seedless](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/euonymus-alatus-fire-ball-seedless-ncea1/) ('NCEA1') reached growers. Dr. Tom Ranney bred it at North Carolina State University's Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station, and its flowers set little to no seed, so birds have nothing to carry into the woods. It was bred with the banned states in mind, and those states are deciding whether to exempt it. Until yours does, the ban covers it too, so check with your state's extension office before you buy one. ### Burning Bush Alternatives and Responsible Use Good earth magic includes the earth outside your door, so a few habits keep this plant's work from spreading it: - **Use what is already there.** Prune from an existing shrub instead of buying or planting a new one. - **If you plant one, plant seedless.** Where the law allows, Fire Ball Seedless gives you the same fall color and the same winged twigs without the seeds. - **Never scatter the berries.** Seeds do not go in offerings left outdoors, in spell remains you bury, or in the compost. Bag them for the trash. - **Choose a native for new plantings.** [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/euonymus-alatus/) and Penn State suggest red chokeberry (*Aronia arbutifolia*), arrowwood viburnum (*Viburnum dentatum*), and fothergilla for the same fall red. Arrowwood carries its own protective name: its straight stems were once used for arrow shafts. - **Try sweetgum for the wings.** Young sweetgum twigs can grow corky wings too, and the tree is native to the eastern United States. ## Burning Bush FAQ ### What does the burning bush symbolize? In Exodus, the bush that burns without burning up is a sign of God's presence and of holy ground. The garden shrub *Euonymus alatus* took the name from its red fall leaves, and in modern practice it stands for protection, boundaries, and courage. ### What are the magical properties of burning bush? In modern practice, burning bush is a plant of protection, boundaries, courage, and cutting ties. Its corky "winged" twigs resemble arrow fletching, and its Chinese names translate as "guard spear" and "ghost arrow feather," which is why practitioners use it for warding. ### What element and planet rule burning bush? Burning bush corresponds to fire and Mars. The fiery red fall leaves and the weapon-like names point to both, and it fits Aries and Scorpio, the two signs Mars rules. ### Is burning bush the same plant Moses saw? No. The bush in Exodus grew in the Sinai and is described with a Hebrew word for brambles. *Euonymus alatus* is native to East Asia and took the name "burning bush" from its red autumn color. ### Can I burn burning bush as incense? No. Every part of the plant is toxic, and it should not be burned, eaten, or steeped. Use the dry twigs and leaves as they are, in charms, bags, and altar work. ### Are burning bush berries poisonous? Yes. The berries, seeds, leaves, and stems of *Euonymus alatus* are all toxic if eaten. Children and pets are most at risk because the orange-red seeds are bright and easy to reach. ### Is burning bush toxic to cats and dogs? Yes. The ASPCA lists euonymus as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Keep charms and cuttings out of pets' reach. ### Why is it called a spindle tree? The wood of the related European spindle is hard and holds a sharp point, so it was carved into spindles for spinning wool. That history ties the whole *Euonymus* genus to fate and thread magic. ### Is burning bush invasive? Yes. Burning bush is considered invasive in 21 U.S. states because birds spread its seeds into woodlands, and several states ban its sale. ### Should I plant burning bush for magical use? Skip the standard seeded shrub. It is invasive in much of the United States and banned from sale in several states. Since 2024 there has been a seedless variety, Fire Ball Seedless, that sets little to no seed, but states that ban burning bush may still ban it, so check with your extension office first. You can also work with an existing shrub, or plant a native with similar fall color, such as red chokeberry or arrowwood viburnum. ### What can I use instead of burning bush in a spell? Rowan and blackthorn cover the same protective ground in European folk practice. For the winged look, young sweetgum twigs grow similar corky ridges. The red will be gone from the hedges in a few weeks, and the bare twigs will be standing there with their wings out all winter. Cut a few, make a charm, and let the shrub you already have keep watch at the door. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [How to Cleanse Your Aura](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-cleanse-your-aura/) **Published:** May 22, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Every day, we come in contact with thousands of people, places, and things as we travel through our routines. Each time we come in contact with another entity, we unconsciously connect to the energy fields of these entities. These open channels and exchanged energy allow us to pick up on emotions, impressions, and other psychic phenomena. Hello, first-layer psychic impressions! After this energy exchange, our auras go to work. Your egg-shaped energy field starts filtering out all harmful vibes before this energetic life force enters your body. As you can imagine, just like with a water filter, your aura can become full and clogged. When this happens, you may start to feel frazzled, drained, frustrated, and distracted. Your life force is running muddy or low, and just like the filter in a refrigerator fountain, it needs changing so the elixir of life runs clear! It’s time to cleanse your aura. By working to keep your vibes pure, you’ll maintain a strong connection to your energy body; this will encourage your Self to be more happy, healthy, beautiful, and young! Today, we’ll teach you the basics on how to keep your aura healthy! These aura cleansing techniques can be used individually or as part of a routine or ritual. Many practitioners also read the color of the aura itself. Our guide to [aura colors](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/aura-colors/) covers what each color is read as and how to see your own. ## 5 ways to cleanse your aura ### Smudge Stick Aura Cleansing Low-level energy tends to be more dense and harmful; smudging helps to raise it! To easily remove or raise negative energy from your aura, you can burn a smudge stick or blessing herb bundle. Simply hold the dried bundle of herbs in one hand, light, and let the smoke touch every part of your body. Know that the smoke is raising the vibration of all energy to its most pure form. #### Best herbs and woods for smudging - [White Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cleanse-your-aura) - [Sweetgrass](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sweetgrass-braid-18-24?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cleanse-your-aura) - [Palo Santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cleanse-your-aura) - Cedar ### Aura Cleansing Bath If you’re sensitive to smoke from burning herbs, but still need a physical cleansing, a bath filled with cleansing herbs will work wonders! Simply fill a tub with warm water, 1.5 cups of Himalayan salts, sea salts, or Epsom salts, 1/2 cup of baking soda, and a tea made from your favorite cleansing herbs. Soak in this salt bath for at least 30 minutes. You can also add herbs, flowers, teas, and diluted essential oils to your bath! Check out our recipes: - [Spiritual Bath Recipes for Cleansing, Protection, Love, and Money](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) - [Yule Spiritual Bath: Cernunnos Milk Bath Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cernunnos-milk-bath-yule-ritual/) ### Cord Cutting Aura Cleansing When we meet people, we form an energetic connection. When we encounter hardships, balls of energy can stick to our aura. When we become frustrated, cracks can appear in our protective shell. By cutting these cords and doing some metaphysical maintenance, you can restore your vibes to normal! - Try our [Cord Cutting Aura Cleansing](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/cord-cutting-meditation/) ### Aura Cleansing Chakra Meditation Close your eyes. Visualize yourself lying on a rainbow. Feel the warmth and coolness of each color. Slide down the rainbow and lie down at the base. Align your head with the purple of the rainbow, and your hips at the red. Roll around and allow yourself to be wrapped up by the rainbow; you’re a rainbow burrito! Now, absorb the rainbow into your body. See the rainbow as part of your aura; see the rainbow become your aura colors. Finally, visualize the rainbow transforming into white light. ### Outdoor Grounding Aura Cleansing The easiest way to cleanse yourself is to simply go outside! Walk barefoot, sit at the base of a tree, and allow your physical body to relax in the warm or cool air. You are exactly where you need to be. For a strong, quick grounding, stand barefoot on concrete! **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** chakras, grounding --- ### [Black Obsidian Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep black obsidian for protection, truth, and release. It is not a crystal at all but volcanic glass, lava that cooled too fast to grow a single crystal, and it has been the blade, the mirror, and the black shield of human practice for seven hundred thousand years. Here is what it is, its varieties from snowflake to rainbow, what it is good for, who should not wear it, how to activate it, its chakra and zodiac, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep black obsidian for protection, truth, and release. It is the black glass that turns bad intent [back at its sender](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/return-to-sender-spell/), the mirror that shows you what you would rather not see, and the blade that cuts what needs cutting, and it has been all three for longer than any other stone in the crystal cabinet. In crystal practice it is the stone for shadow work, for shielding a home or a body, for scrying, and for the clean break at the end of something. ## What Is Black Obsidian? [Obsidian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian) is [volcanic glass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volcanic_glass): silica-rich lava, the same [rhyolite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhyolite) melt that would have cooled slowly into granite underground, that instead poured out at the surface and chilled so fast its atoms never lined up into crystals. It is at least 70 percent silica by weight, and because it has no crystal structure it is not a mineral at all but a mineraloid, a natural glass, which is why "obsidian crystal" is a shop term rather than a geologist's one. It is 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, softer than quartz and easily scratched by it, light in the hand at a specific gravity of about 2.4, and it breaks the way all glass breaks, in smooth curved shells called [conchoidal fracture](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conchoidal_fracture), which leave an edge thinner than any metal can hold. Why is obsidian black? Iron. Pure silica glass would be clear, and obsidian is dark because of the iron and other metals dissolved in the melt, and in most black obsidian because of countless nanoscopic grains of [magnetite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetite), the black iron oxide, scattered through the glass. Hold a thin edge up to a strong light and the black turns smoky brown or gray, because the glass itself is translucent and only the iron makes it dark. Obsidian is also, in geological terms, temporary: glass wants to become crystal, and over a few million years groundwater seeps in, the surface crystallizes, and the rock turns to gray, dull [perlite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perlite). That is why almost no obsidian on earth is older than about twenty million years, and why archaeologists can date an obsidian tool by measuring how deep the water has crept into its cut surface, a method called [obsidian hydration dating](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian_hydration_dating). The name comes from Pliny the Elder, who wrote that a Roman named Obsius found the stone in Ethiopia. ### How Obsidian Is Formed and Where It Is Found Obsidian forms at the edges of rhyolite lava flows and domes, where the lava met cold air or water and froze before it could crystallize, so it is found only in young volcanic country. In the United States that is the West: [Glass Buttes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_Buttes) in central Oregon, where collectors dig black, mahogany, rainbow, fire, and gold sheen obsidian out of the same hills, [Newberry Volcano](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newberry_Volcano) in Oregon and [Medicine Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medicine_Lake_Volcano) in California, Yellowstone in Wyoming, and deposits across Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho. There is none east of the Mississippi. Mexico produces most of the carved and polished obsidian in the trade and the famous green obsidian of [Pachuca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachuca); Armenia, Iceland, Turkey, Greece, Kenya, Japan, and New Zealand all have it; and the island of [Lipari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lipari) off Sicily supplied the Neolithic Mediterranean with blades for thousands of years. ### Obsidian Color and Varieties: Snowflake, Rainbow, Mahogany, Sheen, Fire, and Apache Tears What color is obsidian? Black, almost always, with brown, gray, and a smoky olive green occurring naturally and every other color rare or man-made. The varieties are the same glass with something extra in it: | Variety | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Black obsidian | Plain glass darkened by iron and magnetite | Glossy jet black, translucent smoky brown at thin edges | Protection, truth, release | | [Snowflake obsidian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowflake_obsidian) | Glass that has begun to crystallize into gray-white [cristobalite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristobalite) | Black with soft white snowflakes; mostly Utah and Mexico | The gentle obsidian, for balance and looking at your patterns without flinching | | Rainbow obsidian | Glass with layers of magnetite nanoparticles that split light like a film of oil | Black until it catches the light, then bands of violet, green, and gold; Mexico and Oregon | The obsidian for joy inside grief, and for the heart | | Gold sheen and silver sheen obsidian | Glass with aligned gas bubbles trapped in the flow | A metallic gold or silver shimmer that moves across the black | Sheen for insight into the future and the self | | Mahogany obsidian | Black glass swirled with iron-red and brown | Marbled brown and black; Mexico and Oregon | Grounding with warmth, strength through a hard stretch | | Fire obsidian | Rare glass with ultra-thin magnetite layers | Flashes of full-spectrum color on a black ground; Glass Buttes, Oregon | A collector's stone; the lore borrows from rainbow | | [Apache tears](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_tears) | Rounded nodules of obsidian weathered out of perlite | Small smoky black pebbles, translucent when held to light; Arizona and Nevada | Grief and comfort, from the 1870s Apache legend attached to them | | Green Pachuca obsidian | Natural glass tinted olive green by its chemistry | Smoky bottle-green, translucent; central Mexico | The Aztecs' most prized obsidian, for the same protection and truth | | "Blue," "teal," "cherry," and bright "green" obsidian | Manufactured glass, sometimes sold as natural | Perfectly clear, bright, even color with no smokiness | No tradition; bought for the color | Snowflake obsidian is the second most searched obsidian after black, and it deserves its own line: the white patches are the glass slowly turning back into rock, nothing added, and in practice it is the obsidian people reach for when plain black feels like too much. Rainbow obsidian's colors come from the same magnetite that makes black obsidian black, arranged in layers thin enough to interfere with light, and it must be cut and polished at the right angle to show them, so a rainbow obsidian heart or sphere that stays black in most light is normal. Our shop has its own [snowflake obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/snowflake-obsidian-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) page. ### Black Obsidian vs Black Onyx, Black Tourmaline, and Jet Four black stones share the protection shelf, and the questions "black onyx vs obsidian" and "black obsidian vs black tourmaline" are asked hundreds of times a month. The quick tells: | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Black obsidian | Volcanic glass, 5 to 5.5 | Glassy, sharp-edged when chipped, smoky-brown at thin edges under light, light in the hand | Protection that reflects, truth, release, scrying | | [Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/) | Chalcedony, 6.5 to 7, usually dyed agate | Waxy rather than glassy, opaque even at edges, harder than glass, may show faint bands | Protection with discipline and self-control | | [Black tourmaline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmaline) | A boron silicate mineral, 7 to 7.5 | Grows in striated prisms with ridges along the length; dull to vitreous, never glassy-smooth in the rough | Protection that absorbs and grounds; the electrical stone | | [Jet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_%28gemstone%29) | Fossilized wood, 2.5 to 4 | Very light, warm to the touch, brown streak, takes a static charge when rubbed | Protection through grief; the mourning stone | | [Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) | Iron oxide, 5 to 6.5 | Metallic mirror-gray, heavy, red streak | Protection with weight; the iron stone | In the tradition the three main protectors divide the work: obsidian reflects and reveals, tourmaline absorbs and grounds, onyx holds the line. Practitioners who want all three carry the trio, and the shop's [crystal protection kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) is exactly that. ## Black Obsidian Spiritual Meaning Black obsidian's spiritual meaning is protection first, and a particular kind: a mirror-shield that turns what is sent at you back toward its source rather than soaking it up. Its second meaning is truth, the stone that shows what is really there, in a room, a relationship, or yourself, and its third is release, the clean cut that lets you leave something behind. All three come from what obsidian physically is. It is glass, so it reflects; it is dark, so it swallows the light you do not need; and it breaks into the sharpest edge in nature, so it has always been the knife. In crystal practice it is the stone for shadow work, for warding a home, for the scrying mirror, and for the end of a relationship, a habit, or a season. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists obsidian as projective, ruled by Saturn, of the element Fire, with the powers of protection, grounding, divination, and peace, and he notes the obsidian spheres and mirrors used for scrying since ancient Mexico. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* gives it the most cautious entry in the book: obsidian is "a stone without boundaries or limitations," it "works extremely fast and with great power," and its truth-enhancing nature "brings imbalances and negative energies to the surface" so they can be dealt with, so she says to use it with care and to keep it beside a gentler stone. She calls black obsidian the strongest of the obsidians, a stone for shielding, for grounding cords into the earth, for scrying, and for facing one's own darkness, and she adds that a large piece of obsidian is a powerful protector for a home. Where Cunningham gives Saturn, modern practice adds Pluto, the planet of what is buried and transformed, and the stone's day is Saturday. The history is the oldest of any stone on this site. Humans were flaking obsidian into tools at Kariandusi in Kenya some seven hundred thousand years ago, and by 12,500 BC blades from the volcanoes of central Anatolia were being traded down into the Levant and Iraq, the first long-distance trade in any material that archaeologists can trace. Neolithic Lipari made obsidian bladelets by the ton and shipped them across the Mediterranean; obsidian from Yellowstone turned up in Hopewell mounds in Ohio, fifteen hundred miles from the source; and Bronze Age Turkey was making obsidian scalpels before 2100 BC. In [Mesoamerica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsidian_use_in_Mesoamerica) it was the metal that the metal-poor civilizations never needed: [Teotihuacan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teotihuacan) controlled the green Pachuca quarries, the [Aztecs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztecs) edged the [macuahuitl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macuahuitl), a wooden sword set with obsidian blades that the Spanish said could take a horse's head off, and Aztec priests gazed into polished obsidian mirrors sacred to [Tezcatlipoca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tezcatlipoca), the god of night, sorcery, and destiny, whose name in Nahuatl translates as Smoking Mirror. One of those mirrors crossed the Atlantic after the conquest and became the scrying glass of [John Dee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dee), Elizabeth I's astrologer, and sits in the British Museum today. On Rapa Nui the pupils of the [moai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moai) were obsidian. Every meaning the stone carries now, the shield, the mirror, the blade, was already in use before writing. ### What Black Obsidian Symbolizes Black obsidian symbolizes the truth that cuts. Its black surface is read as the void before creation and the night that hides and protects; its mirror polish as self-knowledge, the face in the dark glass; its razor edge as decisiveness and the severing of what no longer belongs; and its volcanic birth, fire frozen in an instant, as transformation caught mid-act. It stands for protection that does not flinch and honesty that does not spare you. ### What Black Obsidian Is Good For - **Protection.** The first use in every tradition that has had it: worn, carried, or set at the threshold as a mirror-shield. It anchors our [24 crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) guide and sits at the root of nearly every protection kit sold. - **Shadow work.** Hall's use and the modern one: the stone held while you look at the parts of yourself you have been avoiding, with a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) open beside it. - **Scrying.** The oldest divination tool there is; our full [guide to scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) covers the black mirror step by step. - **Cutting cords and ending things.** The blade stone, for the end of a relationship, a job, a habit, or a grief that has gone on too long. - **Grounding.** Cunningham's grounding stone, a root chakra anchor beside hematite in our [root chakra oil blend](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-perfume-oil-recipe/) post. - **Clearing a space.** A chunk in a room that feels off, or on the altar after an argument; the stone Hall says brings what is hidden to the surface so it can be cleared. - **Samhain and the dark half of the year.** On our [Samhain altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) and [winter solstice altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/yule-altar-inspiration/) guides as the stone of the season's dark. - **A beginner's protector.** The protection stone in our [crystals for beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/get-started-with-crystals/) guide, and the one to add if you are starting from the [Wicca beginner crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-crystals-wiccan/) list. ## Black Obsidian Properties and Correspondences | Property | Black obsidian | |---|---| | Material | Natural volcanic glass, at least 70 percent silica, darkened by iron and nanoscopic magnetite; a mineraloid, not a mineral | | Hardness | 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale; brittle, chips into razor-edged shells | | Color and streak | Jet black, smoky brown or gray at thin edges; white streak | | Element | Fire in Cunningham; Earth in most modern books | | Planet | Saturn in Cunningham; Pluto added in modern practice | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Root | | Zodiac | Scorpio and Sagittarius; Capricorn for Saturn | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | Tezcatlipoca by history; Hecate, Hades, and the Morrigan in modern practice | | Day | Saturday | | Keywords | Protection, truth, release, shadow work, scrying, grounding, transformation | ### Black Obsidian Chakra Black obsidian is a root chakra stone. The root, [Muladhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muladhara), sits at the base of the spine in yogic tradition and governs safety, survival, and the sense of being anchored in the body, and its stones are the black and red ones: obsidian, hematite, black tourmaline, onyx, [garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/). Practitioners hold a tumbled stone at the base of the spine or set one at each foot in a body layout to drain what the session brought up down into the earth, which is the "grounding cord" Hall describes. Some also lay a small piece on the third eye for scrying and shadow work, but the root is its home. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places obsidian at the root. ### Black Obsidian Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not [Scorpio](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/) is the sign most often given to black obsidian, for Pluto, the underworld, and the willingness to look at what others avoid; Sagittarius is the second, from the older lists, and Capricorn is added for Saturn. Any sign can wear it, and it is not a birthstone for any month. Is it good to wear black obsidian? Yes, for anyone who wants a protective stone with an edge, anyone doing shadow work, anyone in a season of endings, and anyone whose home or workplace has turned hostile. Who cannot wear black obsidian? Nobody is barred from it, and the online lists of "people who should not wear obsidian" are guesses. What the tradition actually says comes from Hall: the stone is intense, it brings things to the surface fast, and someone already raw, grieving hard, or anxious can find that too much, so she pairs it with a gentle stone, rose quartz or clear quartz, or suggests snowflake or Apache tear obsidian instead. The practical cautions are about the object: obsidian is brittle glass, so an obsidian ring will chip and a bracelet knocked on a door frame will crack a bead, and a chipped edge is genuinely sharp, sharp enough to cut skin, so a broken piece goes in the trash, not back in the pocket. Take it off at night if it keeps you wakeful; it is not a sleep stone, and nobody in the tradition ever claimed it was. ## How to Use Black Obsidian The best black obsidian uses put it at a threshold, in the hand, or in front of the eyes: 1. **At the door.** The oldest placement: a chunk or a [free-form piece](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsibian-black-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) inside the front door, on the sill, or in a bowl at the entry, as the mirror-shield for the whole house. 2. **Worn on the left wrist.** Bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4mm-obsidian-black-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and [10mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) beads; the tradition gives the left, receiving side to protection coming in and the right to sending, and most practitioners wear obsidian on the left. Ignore the ads for "feng shui black obsidian wealth bracelets" with gold beasts on them: the lore is invented for the ad, and natural obsidian is one of the cheapest stones there is. 3. **As a scrying mirror.** A [black obsidian mirror](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), from a [two-inch pocket mirror](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) to an [eight-inch altar mirror](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), or a [50mm obsidian sphere](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-crystal-ball-50mm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), in low candlelight with the surface angled so it reflects nothing; the scrying guide has the full method. 4. **In shadow work.** Held in the non-dominant hand while you write the honest page in your journal, then set on the page when you close it. 5. **For a clean ending.** Held while you say what is over, out loud, then cleansed and put away for a week; some practitioners bury a small piece with what they are releasing. 6. **At the feet after ritual or a reading.** One stone at each foot to ground and drain, the closing move of a chakra layout or a heavy session. 7. **On the altar in the dark half of the year.** From Samhain to Imbolc, as the stone of the season; the shop's [obsidian witch's hats](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-witchs-hat-obsidian-black?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) and [dragon's heads](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-dragons-head-obsidian-black?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) are the carved versions. 8. **In a protection kit or charm bag.** With hematite and black tourmaline, as in the shop's [black obsidian and hematite protection set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) and the three-stone [protection kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian); a chip in a witch bottle does the same job. 9. **On a Saturday with a black candle.** Saturn's day, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a [black candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) chosen by our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#black). 10. **In new moon water.** A chip beside a jar of water on the dark of the moon, for banishing washes and floor washes; the shop's [new moon water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/new-moon-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) is made with an obsidian chip. 11. **As a pentacle.** The [black obsidian pentacle pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-pentagram?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) and the [sterling silver pentacle with obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentacle-black-obsidian-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) put the protective symbol on the protective stone, and the [flower of life altar tile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-flower-life-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) does it for the altar. ### How to Activate Black Obsidian How do you activate black obsidian? Cleanse it first, always, because Hall's warning is that this stone carries what it has picked up, then hold it in your dominant hand, name its job in plain words, "You are for keeping this house safe," or "You are for showing me the truth," and put it where the job is. For a protection stone that is the door or the body; for a scrying mirror it is the altar, and many practitioners consecrate a new mirror by passing it through incense smoke and leaving it under a dark moon rather than a full one. Nothing else is needed. Re-activate it whenever you cleanse it, and cleanse it often; obsidian is the stone the tradition says to cleanse more than any other. ### Obsidian Mirrors and Scrying Black obsidian mirrors are the oldest scrying tools in the world, older than the crystal ball, and the Aztec ones were polished flat discs of the same glass sold today. To use one: low light, a single candle behind you and to the side so the mirror's surface shows only dark, a few minutes of soft-focused gazing, and patience with the first sessions, which usually show nothing. What people report is a clouding of the surface, then images or impressions, and the tradition holds that the black mirror shows truth rather than comfort, which is why Hall pairs it with a stone for the heart. Keep the mirror wrapped in black cloth between uses, cleanse it with smoke rather than water on the polished face, and never leave it where sunlight can strike it, which is bad for scrying and, with a concave mirror, a fire risk. Our [scrying guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) has the full method for mirrors, spheres, and bowls, and the shop's [scrying mirrors](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) run from two to eight inches, several on stands. ### Obsidian Knives, Blades, and Scalpels Obsidian's edge is real, not folklore. A freshly flaked obsidian blade has a cutting edge about three nanometers thick, many times finer than the best steel scalpel, and under an electron microscope the obsidian edge is smooth where the steel one is a saw. Surgeons have used obsidian scalpels experimentally, and some report cleaner cuts that heal with less scarring, though the blades are not FDA-approved for routine surgery because they are brittle and can snap. In practice this matters two ways. An obsidian athame or ritual knife, which our [athame guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) covers, is the traditional blade for cord-cutting and banishing work, and it should be handled like a real knife because it is one. And a chipped tumbled stone or a cracked bead has that same edge; wrap and discard it rather than keeping it loose in a pocket. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Black Obsidian - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for the softness Hall says obsidian needs beside it; the classic pairing for shadow work. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to light what obsidian brings up, and to soften its intensity. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** for weight beside the edge: the shop's protection set pairs them. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** and **black tourmaline** for the full protection kit, obsidian to reflect, tourmaline to absorb, onyx to hold; the [black tourmaline collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) is where most people start. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** to cleanse it, since obsidian needs cleansing more than any other stone. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for scrying: labradorite for the vision, obsidian for the mirror. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for peace after the release work. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for the courage to act on what the mirror showed. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Black Obsidian Black obsidian is non-porous glass, so almost every method is safe, and the tradition says to use them often: - **Running water.** A rinse under the tap or a dip in a stream, then a dry; obsidian is fine in water. - **Smoke.** The traditional choice for mirrors and spheres, since it leaves no water marks on the polish. - **Sound.** A bell or bowl; the everyday choice. - **Selenite.** Overnight on a selenite slab, and the pairing Hall recommends. - **Earth.** Buried overnight, the volcanic stone returned to the ground; brush it clean after. - **Moonlight.** The dark moon rather than the full for obsidian, by tradition; a full moon is fine too. - **Sunlight.** Safe; obsidian does not fade. A few hours is enough, and keep spheres and concave mirrors out of direct sun for the fire risk. - **Salt.** Salt water is fine for tumbled stones; dry salt can scratch a polished mirror, so skip it for those. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more. ### Can Black Obsidian Go in Water? Yes. Obsidian is solid glass with nothing in it to dissolve or rust, so it can be rinsed, soaked, bathed with, and left in a bowl of water on the altar. The only cautions are hot-then-cold, which cracks any glass, and the polished face of a scrying mirror, which water spots; wipe mirrors dry at once or cleanse them with smoke instead. ## How to Tell if Black Obsidian Is Real Obsidian is glass, so the question is never "glass or stone" but "natural or manufactured," and natural black obsidian is so cheap that almost nobody fakes it. The fakes are the colors: 1. **Suspect bright colors.** Natural obsidian is black, brown, gray, or smoky olive-green. Clear bright blue, teal, cherry-red, electric green, and "aqua" obsidian are manufactured glass, however they are labeled. 2. **Hold a thin edge to the light.** Natural black obsidian goes smoky brown or gray at a thin edge; a chip that stays dead black or turns a clean color is manufactured or dyed. 3. **Look for flow.** Natural glass often shows faint bands, streaks, or tiny bubbles pulled into lines by the lava's movement. Manufactured glass is perfectly uniform. 4. **Check the polish and the price.** Natural snowflake, mahogany, and rainbow obsidian cannot be faked convincingly and cost little; a "rainbow obsidian" that is rainbow from every angle is a coating. 5. **Scratch it.** Obsidian at 5 to 5.5 is scratched by a steel knife and by quartz. That does not separate it from window glass, which is about the same, but it does separate it from black onyx and black tourmaline, which are harder. Everything we sell is natural obsidian, mostly from Mexico, and the listings say so. ## Black Obsidian Price Black obsidian is among the cheapest stones sold, because there are mountains of it. A [chip bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) is about four dollars, a 4mm bead bracelet three, an 8mm strand four to seven, a pound of [tumbled chips](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-obsidian-black-tumbled-chips-mm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) fourteen, a [free-form chunk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsibian-black-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) seventeen, a [50mm sphere](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-crystal-ball-50mm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) seventeen, and scrying mirrors from twenty-four dollars for two inches to eighty-nine for eight. Carvings cost for the labor: the [pentacle pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-pentagram?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) is thirty-four, the [flower of life altar tile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-flower-life-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) sixty-three, and a pair of [dragon's heads](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-dragons-head-obsidian-black?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) sixty-nine. Rainbow obsidian runs a little more than black by the pound and fire obsidian is a collector's stone. For spiritual work, a pound of chips will fill every jar, bag, and bowl for years. ## Black Obsidian Care Black obsidian needs the care of glass, because it is glass. At 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale it is scratched by quartz, steel, and household dust with sand in it, so store it apart from harder stones and wipe it with a soft cloth rather than rubbing; polished pieces lose their mirror finish faster than any crystal. It chips rather than dents: a bead strand dropped on tile will crack a bead, a ring will not survive a year, and a scrying mirror should live wrapped in cloth in a drawer, not standing on a sunny sill. It does not fade, rust, or dissolve, so light and water do it no harm. Treat any chipped edge as the blade it is. ## Where to Find Black Obsidian Everything we carry is in our [black obsidian collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), all of it natural glass. The stones: [tumbled chips by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-obsidian-black-tumbled-chips-mm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), a [free-form chunk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsibian-black-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), a [50mm sphere](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-crystal-ball-50mm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [rainbow obsidian tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-obsidian-rainbow-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and the carved pieces, a [flower of life altar tile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-flower-life-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), a pair of [witch's hats](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-witchs-hat-obsidian-black?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), a pair of [dragon's heads](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-dragons-head-obsidian-black?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and the [pentagram gemstone cubes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-pentagram-ice-gemstones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian). The mirrors, in their own [scrying mirrors](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) collection: flat mirrors at [two](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [three](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/3-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [four](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [five](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/5-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [six](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and [eight inches](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and mirrors on stands at [6cm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6cm-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror-w-stand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [8cm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8cm-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror-w-stand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [10cm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/10cm-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror-w-stand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and [12cm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/12cm-black-obsidian-scrying-mirror-w-stand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian). The jewelry: bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4mm-obsidian-black-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and [10mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), a [4mm stretch strand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-stretch-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), the [chip bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), the [butterfly bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-hope-butterfly-silver?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), the [obsidian pentacle pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-obsidian-pentagram?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), the [sterling silver pentacle with obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentacle-black-obsidian-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and [wire-wrapped obsidian pendants](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-wire-wrapped-black-obsidian-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) by the five. The kits and blends: the [black obsidian and hematite protection set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), the three-stone [crystal protection kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), the [purification kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/purification-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) with snowflake obsidian, and [new moon water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/new-moon-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) with an obsidian chip. The gentler kind has its own [snowflake obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/snowflake-obsidian-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) page, with [tumbled stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-snow-flake-obsidian-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) and [pebbles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-snowflake-obsidian-tumbled-pebble-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) by the pound and bracelets in [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-snowflake-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) and a [stretch strand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/snowflate-obsidian-gemstone-bracelet-stretch?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian). For the rest of the black shelf, see [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [onyx](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), [jet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jet-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian), and all [protection crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/protection-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian) and [root chakra crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/root-chakra-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-obsidian). ## Black Obsidian FAQ ### What is black obsidian? Black obsidian is natural volcanic glass: silica-rich lava that cooled too fast to form crystals, darkened by iron and microscopic magnetite. It is a mineraloid rather than a mineral, 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, light in the hand, and it breaks into curved shells with edges sharper than steel. It is found only in young volcanic regions, mainly Mexico and the western United States. ### What is the spiritual meaning of black obsidian? In crystal practice, black obsidian is the stone of protection, truth, and release: a mirror-shield that turns harm back toward its source, a stone that shows what is really there, and a blade for clean endings. It is a root chakra stone, listed by Scott Cunningham under Saturn and Fire for protection, grounding, divination, and peace, and called a stone without boundaries by Judy Hall. ### What are the benefits of black obsidian? In crystal practice, protection for a person or a home, honest self-reflection in shadow work, grounding after ritual or a hard day, a clean break at the end of something, and a surface for scrying. The benefits practitioners describe are about attention and intention; the tradition makes no health claims for it. ### Is it good to wear black obsidian? Yes, for anyone who wants protection with an edge, anyone doing shadow work, and anyone in a season of endings. Wear it on the left wrist by tradition, take it off at night if it keeps you wakeful, and treat a chipped bead as the sharp glass it is. ### Who cannot wear black obsidian? Nobody is barred from it. Judy Hall calls it intense and fast-acting, so someone already raw or grieving may find it too much and do better with snowflake obsidian, an Apache tear, or obsidian paired with rose quartz. The real cautions are practical: it is brittle glass, so rings chip and cracked beads are sharp. ### How do you activate black obsidian? Cleanse it first, hold it in your dominant hand, say its job out loud in plain words, and put it where the job is, the door for protection, the altar for a mirror. Many practitioners consecrate obsidian under a dark moon with incense smoke. Re-activate it every time you cleanse it, and cleanse it often. ### What chakra is black obsidian? The root chakra, for safety, grounding, and being anchored in the body. Practitioners hold it at the base of the spine or set a stone at each foot to drain and ground after ritual, and some lay a small piece on the third eye for scrying. ### What zodiac is black obsidian for? Scorpio first, for Pluto and the willingness to look into the dark, then Sagittarius from the older lists and Capricorn for Saturn. Any sign can wear it. It is not a birthstone for any month. ### What color is obsidian? Black, almost always, with brown, gray, and smoky olive-green occurring naturally, and mahogany, snowflake, rainbow, and gold or silver sheen as natural patterns within the black. Bright blue, teal, cherry, and electric green "obsidian" are manufactured glass. ### What is the difference between black obsidian and black onyx? Obsidian is volcanic glass, 5 to 5.5, glassy and sharp-edged, translucent smoky brown at thin edges, and light. Black onyx is chalcedony, 6.5 to 7, waxy rather than glassy, opaque to the edge, harder, and usually dyed agate. In the lore obsidian reflects and reveals; onyx holds the line and builds self-control. ### What is the difference between black obsidian and black tourmaline? Obsidian is glass, smooth and conchoidal; black tourmaline is a crystal mineral, 7 to 7.5, that grows in ridged prisms and never looks glassy in the rough. In the lore obsidian reflects harm back and reveals truth, while tourmaline absorbs and grounds it, which is why the two are usually carried together. ### Can black obsidian go in water? Yes. It is solid, non-porous glass and can be rinsed, soaked, and bathed with. Avoid hot-then-cold, which cracks glass, and wipe a polished scrying mirror dry at once or cleanse it with smoke instead. ### How can you tell if black obsidian is real? Natural obsidian is black, brown, gray, or smoky green, turns smoky brown at a thin edge held to the light, and often shows faint flow bands or bubble trails. Bright, perfectly even blue, teal, red, or green "obsidian" is manufactured glass, and a rainbow that shows from every angle is a coating. ### How much is black obsidian worth? Very little: a chip bracelet about four dollars, bead bracelets three to seven, a pound of tumbled chips fourteen, a sphere seventeen, scrying mirrors from twenty-four dollars. Carvings cost for the labor, and fire obsidian is a collector's stone. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [How To Cleanse Crystals - 11 Powerful Ways To Charge Crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) **Published:** January 11, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Is it time to cleanse crystals? If you answer yes to the following questions, it may be time. Wondering why your beautiful piece of [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) is starting to crumble into smaller crystals? Surprised when your favorite piece of [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) cracked? Feeling sad because your silvery [selenite crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) literally exploded? Don't worry – broken crystals happen to everyone, especially in our most stressful times, when we typically need healing crystals the most. It's time for you to cleanse crystals. - [Why Did My Crystal Break?](#why-did-my-crystal-break) - [11 Ways To Cleanse Your Healing Crystals](#11-ways-to-cleanse-your-healing-crystals) - [1. Remove Unwanted Energy From Crystals With A Smoke Crystal Cleanse](#1-remove-unwanted-energy-from-crystals-with-a-smoke-crystal-cleanse) - [2. Recharge Light-Safe Crystals In The Sun](#2-recharge-light-safe-crystals-in-the-sun) - [3. Cleanse Crystals With Running Water](#3-cleanse-crystals-with-running-water) - [4. Return Your Stones To Mother Earth To Cleanse & Recharge Them](#4-return-your-stones-to-mother-earth-to-cleanse-recharge-them) - [5. Dissolve The Negative Energy Around Your Crystals With Reiki Or White Light](#5-dissolve-the-negative-energy-around-your-crystals-with-reiki-or-white-light) - [6. Raise The Vibrations Of Your Crystals' Energy With Sound](#6-raise-the-vibrations-of-your-crystals-energy-with-sound) - [7. Bathe Your Crystals In A Saltwater Bath](#7-bathe-your-crystals-in-a-saltwater-bath) - [8. Balance Your Crystals' Natural Energy With The 4 Elements](#8-balance-your-crystals-natural-energy-with-the-4-elements) - [9. Soothe Tired & Used Stones Under The Full Moon](#9-soothe-tired-used-stones-under-the-full-moon) - [10. Naturally Vacuum Away Negative Energy With Carnelian](#10-naturally-vacuum-away-negative-energy-with-carnelian) - [11. Keep Crystals Clean Ready-To-Use In A Salt Bed](#11-keep-crystals-clean-ready-to-use-in-a-salt-bed) So, how can you avoid letting your magical stone collection slowly turn into crystal shards? The answer lies within their energy. Once you know why stones tend to break, it becomes easier to keep them whole and powerful. ## Why Did My Crystal Break? There are many reasons that gemstones can break, so let's start with a little troubleshooting. Once we've ruled out any mundane reasons, we can turn to the metaphysical. If your crystal fell or was hit by something harder than itself, **it broke from force** or pre-existing stress fractures. If your it went through an extreme temperature change, **it broke from sudden expansion or contraction** from hot or cold. But if it broke while you held it or it has been safely padded in your pocket or purse for quite some time, chances are **your crystal broke from too much negative energy.** ![A pair of hands holding a broken rose quartz crystal massager.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/a-broken-quartz-crystal.jpg "abrokenquartzcrystal Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")A shattered rose quartz crystal.If your crystal broke for no reason, it's time to cleanse crystals of unwanted energy and help them return to their natural vibrations. ## 11 Ways To Cleanse Your Healing Crystals ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/11-Powerful-Ways-To-Charge-cleanse-crystals-533x800.jpg "11PowerfulWaysToChargecleansecrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The energy stored within your stones can be used to power spells, strengthen protection through crystal grids, help with healing, and more. But what happens when a crystal's energy is used up? How do you stop negative energy from clouding your stones' true power? You must cleanse crystals! Each crystal in your collection is different, so we're sharing 11 different cleansing methods to reset your crystals and stones. Cleansing crystals is an important step for anyone who normally uses a crystal's energy for spells, protection, healing, and more! Try each cleansing method and discover which resonates best with you and your specific gemstones. ### 1. Remove Unwanted Energy From Crystals With A Smoke Crystal Cleanse To cleanse your crystals using smoke: 1. Choose your favorite [spiritually cleansing dried herb](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals), such as [white sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals), [palo santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals), or [angelica](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/angelica-root-cut-angelica-archangelica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals). 2. Light a [charcoal tablet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/three-kings-charcoal-tablets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) and place it into a heat-safe bowl. 3. Place a pinch of your dried herb onto the lit charcoal tablet. 4. Once the herb begins to smoke, place your crystal into the stream of smoke. 5. Visualize the smoke breaking apart any old, unwanted energy around and within the stone. 6. See the stone as being surrounded by clean, white light. ![A altar with a heat-safe pot that has cleansing herbs burning inside of it. Smoke pours out of the top of the bowl.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/smoke-cleanse-with-herbs-and-charcoal-tablets.jpg "Incense holder with burning charcoal incense resin and myrrh on a rustic wooden table Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Create a smoke bath with cleansing herbs and pass your crystals through the smoke.**Why does this work?** When herbs are burned, they release their energy in a burst of power. That power symbolically travels upwards in the form of its smoke. When you pass crystals through the smoke, you energetically cleanse crystals. **Which herbs can cleanse my stones?** - [White Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) - [Angelica](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/angelica-root-cut-angelica-archangelica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) - [Palo Santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) - [Rosemary](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rosemary-leaf-whole-rosmarinus-officinalis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) When these herbs are burned, their vibrations raise the energy levels around them to their highest state. The heightening of low or harmful energies to their highest and most pure form elevates and clears those energy patterns, thus you cleanse crystals. ### 2. Recharge Light-Safe Crystals In The Sun To increase your crystal's positive energy: 1. Optional, but recommended: Check your crystal's spiritual correspondences to find out which day and hour is the best for sunbathing. 2. Take them outside and place them in direct sunlight. 3. Feel how the sunlight feels on your skin and recognize that your stones are feeling the same power surge. 4. Bring your stones back inside before nightfall. [![Two crystal points sit on the snow, outside as sun rays pour through pine branches.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fluorite-and-clear-quartz-crystal-points-in-the-sunlight-and-snow.jpg "Magic still life with fluorite crystal on snow among spruce branches Rocks for mystic ritual witchcraft Wiccan or spiritual healing in forest Fortune telling rituals for Christmas and New Year Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fluorite-and-clear-quartz-crystal-points-in-the-sunlight-and-snow.jpg)The warm sunlight is recharging the fluorite crystal obelisk and the quartz crystal obelisk.**Why does this work?** This method works by increasing the energy of your gemstone. Think about when you take a moment to step outside and feel the warmth of the Sun; that exposure recharges the crystals just as it gives you an amazing boost of energy! **Can crystals be damaged by sunlight?** Yes, some crystals are light-sensitive and can be damaged by sunlight. Be cautious with using sunlight to cleanse crystals, as some stones, such as [amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/), [fluorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/), [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), and colored calcite, fade in the sunlight. ### 3. Cleanse Crystals With Running Water To clean your gemstones with water: 1. Take your crystals to a naturally running, clean water source. If you don't live near a running river, a faucet and sink will work perfectly! 2. Hold your stones in the water and visualize that clouds of dark energy are rinsing off of them like dirt. 3. Feel how clean you are when you step out of a shower and know that your crystals feel the same. **Why does this work?** Water is a natural cleanser of deep emotion, and being clean and balanced heightens our connection to the earth. When we take a step into moving water, dirt is washed off of our bodies, and spiritual “dirt” is removed from our subtle bodies. This is the same for crystals! **Can crystals be damaged by water?** Yes. A few crystals dissolve in water, such as [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) and other gypsum, and halite (rock salt). Others are damaged by it: angelite slowly turns into gypsum, and [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) rusts and breaks down in damp air. Soft stones like calcite barely dissolve, but a long soak can dull them. Use another method to cleanse these stones. Our [crystal care checker](https://plentifulearth.com/crystal-care-checker/) shows which stones are safe in water, salt and sun. For this method, we also recommend using only larger stones, because a smaller stone can be quickly washed away. ### 4. Return Your Stones To Mother Earth To Cleanse & Recharge Them Give your stones a deep clean by letting them thrive in their natural environments by: 1. Take crystals outside and bury them in your garden or place them into non-fertilized planter pots, if you don't have a garden. 2. Mark where you've buried your crystals. 3. Let them sit outside for at least 24 hours. If you keep [moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/), the old gardener’s stone, this is the cleanse it likes best. ![A vial of amethyst chips, an amethyst geode, desert rose crystals, and clear quartz crystals sitting on sand in the desert.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/crystals-getting-cleansed-in-the-dirt-and-earth.jpg "Chakra Stones and Flowers on Australian Red Sand Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Crystals getting recharged by returning to Mother Earth.**Why does this work?** The earth is a natural “vacuum” for harmful and negative energies, sucking them out of our bodies and recycling them into new, healthy energy. By placing crystals back into their original environment, they are naturally attuned to their original states. **Which crystals thrive best with this cleansing method?** Healing crystals and protective stones tend to hold, process, and transmute the highest amount of negative energy; they also give away the most positive energy. By letting them rebalance in Earth, they can gently return to their best selves. ### 5. Dissolve The Negative Energy Around Your Crystals With Reiki Or White Light Gently cleanse any stone by: 1. Holding your stone in the palm of your hand. 2. Visualize Reiki light flowing into it. 3. If you are not attuned to Reiki, visualize white light flowing down from the Universe, into the top of your head, down your arms, into the palm of your hand, and into your gemstone. 4. Once you feel that the stone is purified, thank the energy and close the connection by visualizing the light stream ending, as a faucet stops dripping water. ![A person meditating in lotus pose while holding an amethyst crystal cluster in their right palm.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/meditating-and-doing-reiki-with-crystals.jpg "Young beautiful woman is meditating with a crystal in her hand Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Meditate and cleanse your crystals with Reiki or white light.Reiki is a great, safe way to cleanse soft stone pieces. ### 6. Raise The Vibrations Of Your Crystals' Energy With Sound To cleanse crystals with sound: 1. Pick out your favorite [singing bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/singing-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals), [tuning fork](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tuning-forks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals), musical instrument, or vocal note. 2. Optional: tune your instrument to the note that resonates with your crystal or your goals. 3. Place your stone next to your instrument. 4. Strike or play your instrument and visualize the vibrations shaking your crystal into tune. ![A platter of crystals next to a bronze singing bowl on a white table.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sound-cleansing-crystals.jpg "Healing reiki chakra crystals therapy Alternative rituals with gemstones for wellbeing meditation destress relaxation mental health spiritual practices Energetical power concept Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Use the vibrations of a singing bowl to raise the vibrations of your crystals.**Why does this work?** Science states that the frequency of one item can alter the frequency of an item that's near it. By using sound, we can cause the subtle energies around a gem to shift away from their harmful state and into a different, more beneficial state. ### 7. Bathe Your Crystals In A Saltwater Bath To cleanse crystals in a saltwater bath: 1. Make sure your crystal is not water-soluble. 2. Make sure it cannot be damaged by salt. 3. Mix 1 teaspoon of natural salt, such as pink Himalayan salt, into 1 cup of room-temperature water. 4. Let your stones sit for a few moments. 5. Rinse them under running water to remove any excess salt. ![Pink rose quartz crystal balls in a clear jar of water on a table next to a pink rose.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rose-quartz-in-a-saltwater-bath.jpg "Gem elixir is being made from rose quartz beads Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Cleanse crystals by soaking them in a saltwater bath.It's important to note that certain gemstones can be damaged by salt and water; use a different cleansing method for water-soluble stones. ### 8. Balance Your Crystals' Natural Energy With The 4 Elements Witches and Wiccans will resonate with the method of using the elements to cleanse their gemstones. To cleanse crystals with the four elements: 1. Gather a bowl of salt or dirt to represent the element of Earth. 2. Light your favorite cleansing [incense stick](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) or cone to represent the element of Air. 3. Light a red candle to represent the element of Fire. 4. Fill a bowl, chalice, or cauldron with fresh water to represent the element of Water. 5. Pass your gemstones through each element or touch the stone to each, and ask for each element's blessing. ![A Wiccan altar with crystals, a besom, mortar and pestle, bell, incense, herbs, and a moon phase tray.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/an-altar-with-crystals-on-it.jpg "Altar Space Witch Wicca New Age Pagan with Moon Phase design Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Cleanse your crystals using the energies of the four elements.### 9. Soothe Tired & Used Stones Under The Full Moon Cleansing crystals under a full moon is the most gentle, relaxing way to reset the energy of your favorite gemstones. To cleanse crystals with the light of the full moon: 1. Once the sun has gone down, place your stones on a soft cloth in a place where they will receive the most moonlight. 2. Set an intention that the silver moonlight heals and resets each stone. 3. Bring them back inside before the sun comes up. ### 10. Naturally Vacuum Away Negative Energy With [Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) It is said that some crystals never need to be cleansed. These gems, such as [carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-crystals) or selenite, have strong subtle vibrations that can help elevate the energies around them indefinitely. We call these “cleansing crystals”. To cleanse and charge things using carnelian: 1. Place your carnelian into a bowl filled with all of the crystals you'd like to cleanse. 2. Alternatively, you can create a crystal grid that connects carnelian stones to any crystal you want to reset. 3. You can also store your them with a carnelian piece to keep them ready at all times! ### 11. Keep Crystals Clean Ready-To-Use In A Salt Bed Keep salt-safe crystals ready to use at all times by: 1. Filling a bowl with natural salt, such as sea salt. 2. Place your stones on top of the salt and keep them there until you need them. Be careful, though, if you have softer, tumbled stones, they can easily be scratched by the grains of salt. **What are your favorite methods for recharging your crystals?** **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Crystals --- ### [Baby Witch’s Guide to Love Spell Ingredients & Substitutions](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) **Published:** August 16, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Welcome to your favorite guide for love spell ingredients, little witch! ✨ If you’re just starting out on your magical journey, love spells are a gentle and beautiful way to begin. ## Love Spell Ingredients Guide - [❤️ Love Spell Ingredients: Colors](#❤️-love-spell-colors) - [💎 Crystals for Love Spells](#💎-crystals-for-love-spells) - [🌿 Herbs for Love Spells](#🌿-herbs-for-love-spells) - [🕯️ Incense for Love Spells](#🕯️-incense-for-love-spells) - [✨ Magical Oils for Love Spells](#✨-magical-oils-for-love-spells) Love magic isn’t just about romance. It’s also about: - Self-love 💖 - Friendship 💛 - Opening your heart 💓 And guess what? You don’t need to buy every fancy tool or rare herb you see online. The most powerful ingredient you already have is *your intention*. Everything else is simply there to help you focus and channel your energy. Let’s walk hand-in-hand through the world of love spell ingredients, and I’ll show you how to use them and how to swap them for everyday things you already own. ## ❤️ Love Spell Ingredients: Colors [Colors hold energy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Color_symbolism), and you can use them in candles, clothes, or even ribbons. [![a group of candles on a table, charged as love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/candle-colors-for-love-800x800.png "candle colors for love Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/candle-colors-for-love.png)The best colors to use to energize your love spell are: - [Pink](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Gentle romance, self-love, tender affection - [Red](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Passion, fiery attraction, deep desire - [Green](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Harmony, growth, fertility in love - [White](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Purity, new beginnings, universal love - [Purple](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/purple-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Soul connections, spiritual bonds ✨ Baby Witch Tip: No pink candle? A plain white one is perfect; it’s like a magical blank canvas that works for anything. ## 💎 Crystals for Love Spells Crystals sparkle with different energies, but you don’t need them to cast a spell. [![a group of crystals and flowers on a love spell altar](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/crystals-for-love-spells-800x800.png "crystals for love spells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/crystals-for-love-spells.png)The best crystals to be charged as love spell ingredients are: - [Rose Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – The ultimate love stone - [Rhodonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rhodonite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Healing a tender heart - [Garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/garnet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Passion and commitment - [Moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Inviting new love - [Ruby](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/ruby?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Fire, devotion, vitality - [Emerald](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/emerald-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Loyalty, long-lasting partnerships - [Morganite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/morganite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Gentle, soulmate love - [Carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Confidence and sexual energy - [Kunzite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/kunzite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Heart-opening, divine love - [Chrysoprase](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chyrsophrase?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Playful joy in relationships - [Lapis Lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Honest communication and truth in love - [Lepidolite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lepidolite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Calm, peaceful love bonds ✨ Baby Witch Tip: No crystals? No worries! A rock from your garden or a seashell from the beach can hold your intention beautifully. ## 🌿 Herbs for Love Spells Herbs are some of the most magical tools, and they might already be in your kitchen! - [Rose](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-buds-petals-red-rosa-gallica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Attraction, sweetness, romance - [Lavender](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lavender-flowers-whole-lavandula-angustifolia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Peaceful love and calming vibes - [Cinnamon](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cinnamon-powder-cinnamomum-cassia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Speed and fiery passion - [Basil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/basil-leaf-cut?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Blessings in love and harmony at home - Mint – Fresh starts and renewal - Vanilla – Warm, cozy, lasting love - [Jasmine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/jasmine-flowers-whole-jasminum-officinale?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Sensuality and prophetic love dreams - [Damiana](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/damiana-leaf-cut-turnera-diffusa?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Lust, desire, sexual energy - [Chamomile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chamomile-flower-whole-egyptian-matricaria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Gentle love, reconciliation - Yarrow – Marriage blessings, lasting love - Thyme – Courage and emotional strength in love - Marjoram – Healing grief, releasing past loves - [Catnip](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/catnip-cut-nepeta-cataria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Playful attraction, fun romance - Apple – Fertility, youthful energy in love - Strawberry – Sweetness and love luck - [Bay](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bay-leaves-whole-laurus-nobilis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Wishing for true love, manifestation - [Cloves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cloves-whole-syzygium-aromaticum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Friendship, attraction, fiery passion - [Hibiscus](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hibiscus-flower-whole-hibiscus-sabdariffa?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Passionate love and sexual attraction - [Vervain](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/vervain-cut-verbena-hastata?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Spiritual love, deep connections ✨ Baby Witch Tip: Don’t have roses or lavender? Grab a tea bag or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, you’re already practicing kitchen witchcraft! ## 🕯️ Incense for Love Spells Incense is wonderful for raising the mood, but it’s optional. [![a table with candles and flowers and incense that is a perfect](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pink-altar-for-love-spell-800x800.png "pink altar for love spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/pink-altar-for-love-spell.png) - [Rose](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-incense-sticks-indian-heritage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Pure romance - [Jasmine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/precious-jasmine-hem-stick-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Sensuality - [Sandalwood](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sandalwood-incense?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Spiritual love and grounding - [Vanilla](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/vanilla-incense-sticks-pure-vibrations?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Warmth, comfort, long-lasting bonds - [Patchouli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/patchouli-hem-stick-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Earthy attraction, passion, lust - [Frankincense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/frankincense-hem-stick-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Sacred connection, blessing relationships - [Myrrh](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/myrrh-hem-stick-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Healing past love wounds, deepening bonds - [Cinnamon](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cinnamon-incense-sticks-pure-vibrations?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Quick passion, fiery love energy ✨ Baby Witch Tip: No incense? A candle flame, boiling pot of herbs, or even the wind through your window can carry your wish. ## ✨ Magical Oils for Love Spells Oils can anoint candles, be worn like perfume, or mixed into baths. - [Rose Oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dram-rose-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Gentle romance - [Ylang Ylang Oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2dr-ylang-ylang-oil-azuregreen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Sensual attraction - [Lavender Oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dram-lavender-french-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Calm and self-love - [Cinnamon Oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dram-cinnamon-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=love-spell-ingredients) – Fast, fiery passion ✨ Baby Witch Tip: If you don’t have essential oils, grab a little olive oil or lotion and whisper your intention into it. It becomes instantly magical. If you want the timing as well, our [spell ingredients finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/#love) shows the best day, moon phase and candle colors for love, along with the classic herbs and crystals. ## 🌟 Why Substitutions Are Beautiful Magic As a new witch, you might worry you’re not doing things “right.” But here’s your friendly reminder: your heart and intention are what make the spell work. Tools are helpers, not requirements. - Substitutions make your magic accessible and creative. - They remind you that you are the source of the magic. - They help you grow trust in your own intuition. If you don’t have [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), use a shiny pebble. If you don’t have rose oil, bless olive oil with your love. Magic is flexible, forgiving, and fun! ✅ Baby Witch Pro Tip: Don’t let missing ingredients hold you back. Start with what you have, say your intention with love, and watch your magic bloom. ✨ Ready to try your first spell? Keep it simple: light a white candle, close your eyes, whisper a loving intention, and feel your heart glow. That’s real magic, and you’ve already begun. 🌙💖 **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Walking Mindfulness Meditation: How To Ground & Center](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/mindful-walking-meditation/) **Published:** November 29, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Feeling disconnected from life? Have the feeling of floating? Maybe you're feeling suddenly anxious? Try doing a mindful walking meditation! - [What Is Mindful Walking Meditation?](#what-is-mindful-walking-meditation) - [How To Practice Mindful Walking Meditation](#how-to-practice-mindful-walking-meditation) - [1. Choose Your Path](#1-choose-your-path) - [2. Stand Still First](#2-stand-still-first) - [3. Set An Intention](#3-set-an-intention) - [4. Begin Walking Slowly](#4-begin-walking-slowly) - [5. Anchor Your Attention](#5-anchor-your-attention) - [6. Use A Silent Mantra (Optional)](#6-use-a-silent-mantra-optional) - [7. Pause Midway](#7-pause-midway) - [8. Close With Stillness](#8-close-with-stillness) When the world feels overwhelming, our thoughts can start spinning. It’s easy to feel disconnected from our bodies, our surroundings, even from ourselves. Whether it’s anxiety, stress, or simply being stuck in your head, these feelings can be loud. But what if there were a simple, accessible way to come back to yourself? To reconnect, without needing anything more than your body and the ground beneath your feet? [Mindful walking](https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/topss/lessons/activities/activity-mindful-walking.pdf#:~:text=Mindful%20walking%20has%20the%20benefits%20of%20both,sensations%20to%20note%20and%20appreciate%20your%20surroundings.) meditation offers just that, a gentle way to find peace, presence, and grounding, one step at a time. ## What Is Mindful Walking Meditation? Mindful walking meditation is the practice of walking slowly and intentionally while paying close attention to your body, breath, and surroundings. Unlike walking for exercise or to get somewhere, mindful walking is all about the experience of *being*. Not *doing*. This type of meditation brings your awareness to each step you take. You’re not trying to fix anything or achieve anything. You’re simply noticing: how your feet feel as they touch the ground, the rhythm of your breath, the sway of your arms, the texture of the air. Mindful walking meditation is especially helpful for people who feel restless during seated meditation or who crave movement when anxious. It gives your mind something to focus on while allowing your body to gently move through and release nervous energy. At its core, mindful walking is about reconnecting with the present moment. And sometimes, that’s all we need to feel like ourselves again. ## How To Practice Mindful Walking Meditation You don’t need a forest trail, a yoga mat, or total silence to begin. Mindful walking meditation can be practiced indoors, outdoors, in a hallway, or on a sidewalk. What matters most is your intention. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to get started: ### 1. **Choose Your Path** Pick a space where you can walk slowly and undisturbed for a few minutes. [![a man in a corn field practicing mindful walking meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/social_duchessjen_A_caucasian_man_happily_walking_through_a_relaxing_8a265ba0-b415-49a0-a2db-4618155e150f_2.jpg "socialduchessjenAcaucasianmanhappilywalkingthrougharelaxing8a265ba0b41549a0a2db4618155e150f2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/social_duchessjen_A_caucasian_man_happily_walking_through_a_relaxing_8a265ba0-b415-49a0-a2db-4618155e150f_2.jpg)This could be a quiet path in your neighborhood, a garden, or even your living room. You don’t need a large area; 10 to 20 feet is enough. You can simply walk back and forth. ### 2. **Stand Still First** Before you begin walking, pause and stand still for a moment. Let your arms hang naturally by your sides. Feel your feet connecting with the ground. Take a deep breath in, and slowly exhale. Notice the sensations in your body. Are your shoulders tense? Is your jaw tight? Gently relax. ### 3. **Set An Intention** Silently remind yourself that this is a time for presence and care. You might say in your mind: *“For the next few minutes, I’m here with myself. Just this step, just this breath.”* ### 4. **Begin Walking Slowly** Start walking at a slower pace than usual. With each step, notice how your heel touches the ground, then the sole, then the toes. Feel the shift of weight as one foot lifts and the other lands. Try not to rush. The slowness is part of the meditation. ### 5. **Anchor Your Attention** Let your attention rest on one or more of the following anchors: - The feeling of your feet touching the ground - The rhythm of your breath - The movement of your arms or legs - Sounds around you (birds, wind, distant voices) If your mind starts to wander—which it will—that’s okay. Gently bring your attention back to your steps or your breath. No judgment needed. ### 6. **Use A Silent Mantra (Optional)** Some people find it helpful to repeat a quiet phrase in their minds, like: - “Here” (step), “now” (step) - “In” (inhale), “out” (exhale) This can keep the mind focused and reinforce a sense of calm presence. ### 7. **Pause Midway** If you’re walking a short path, pause at the end before turning around. Take one breath while standing still. Then slowly turn and continue walking in the opposite direction. ### 8. **Close With Stillness** When you’re done (even after 5 minutes), come to a gentle stop. Stand still again. Take a moment to notice how you feel. Has your breathing changed? Do you feel more grounded? More aware? Offer yourself a small thank you. You just showed up for yourself in a powerful way. [![a woman with short brown hair](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/duchessjen_a_woman_looking_right_at_you_-ar_21_-motion_low__57b2bedd-7051-4338-a642-7bb5df3914d8_0.gif "duchessjenawomanlookingrightatyouar21motionlow57b2bedd70514338a6427bb5df3914d80 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/duchessjen_a_woman_looking_right_at_you_-ar_21_-motion_low__57b2bedd-7051-4338-a642-7bb5df3914d8_0.gif)Mindful walking meditation is a gift you can give yourself anytime, anywhere. When anxious thoughts spiral or disconnection sets in, returning to your steps, literally, can offer clarity, peace, and healing. It’s not about walking perfectly. It’s about remembering you’re alive, and you’re here. One step, one breath, one moment at a time. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [5 Mindfulness Exercises For Stress Management: Simple Tools Backed By Science](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-mindfulness-exercises-for-stress/) **Published:** December 5, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ever feel like your stress levels are running the show? You're not alone, and you're not powerless. Mindfulness exercises for stress offer a powerful way to reset your nervous system, calm racing thoughts, and reconnect with the present moment. Even better? The science backs it up. - [What Is Mindfulness?](#what-is-mindfulness) - [How Mindfulness Helps With Stress](#how-mindfulness-helps-with-stress) - [Easy Mindfulness Exercises For Stress](#easy-mindfulness-exercises-for-stress) - [Exercise 1: Mindful Breathing (1 Minute)](#exercise-1-mindful-breathing-1-minute) - [Exercise 2: Five Senses Check-In](#exercise-2-five-senses-check-in) - [Exercise 3: Body Scan](#exercise-3-body-scan) - [Exercise 4: Mindful Walking](#exercise-4-mindful-walking) - [Exercise 5: Try a 7-Day Challenge](#exercise-5-try-a-7-day-challenge) Let's explore how mindfulness exercises can help you meet stress with more calm, and walk through some simple techniques you can start using today. ## What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of bringing your full attention to the present moment, without judgment. It means noticing what you're feeling, thinking, or sensing right now, instead of being caught up in the past or future. And while it sounds simple, mindfulness is a skill, one that can be developed over time with gentle, consistent practice. ## How Mindfulness Helps With Stress ### Stress Hijacks the Brain. Here’s How. When you're under stress, your brain kicks into [fight-or-flight mode](https://psinyc.org/mindfulness-helps-us-cope-with-anxious-times/). Your amygdala (the part of the brain that detects danger) fires up, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This primes your body to either fight, flee, or freeze. This is great in emergencies, but exhausting if it’s constant. Chronic stress can lead to: - Burnout and fatigue - Sleep problems - Weakened immune response - Anxiety and depression ### Mindfulness Calms the Nervous System Regular mindfulness practice helps calm this stress response. It strengthens the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision-making, emotional regulation, and focus. Studies show that mindfulness can: - Lower cortisol levels - Reduce activity in the amygdala - Improve emotional regulation - Increase resilience to stress over time ## Easy Mindfulness Exercises For Stress You don’t need hours of meditation or fancy tools. These simple exercises can be done anywhere: at your desk, in bed, or on a walk. ### Exercise 1: Mindful Breathing (1 Minute) Why [mindful breathing](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/mindful-breathing-exercise/) helps: Focusing on your breath calms your nervous system and anchors you in the present. [![a woman with her eyes closed practicing mindfulness exercises for stress](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mindful-breathing-800x800.png "mindful breathing Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/mindful-breathing.png)How to do it: 1. Sit or lie down comfortably. 2. Inhale slowly through your nose for 4 counts. 3. Hold for 2 counts. 4. Exhale gently through your mouth for 6 counts. 5. Repeat for 1–3 minutes. Pro tip: Try placing one hand on your belly to feel your breath rise and fall. ### Exercise 2: Five Senses Check-In Why it helps: Engaging your senses grounds you and interrupts overthinking. [![a person holding a crystal for a mindful touch exercise](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mindful-touch-exercise-1-800x800.png "mindful touch exercise 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/mindful-touch-exercise-1.png)**How to do it:** 1. Name 5 things you can see 2. Name 4 things you can feel 3. Name 3 things you can hear 4. Name 2 things you can smell 5. Name 1 thing you can taste This exercise can pull you out of a stress spiral in under a minute. ### Exercise 3: Body Scan Why it helps: It increases awareness of physical tension and promotes relaxation. **How to do it:** 1. Close your eyes and take a few slow breaths. 2. Bring your attention to the top of your head. 3. Slowly move your attention down your body: face, shoulders, arms, chest, belly, legs, feet. 4. Notice any tension or discomfort. Breathe into those areas and let them soften. ### Exercise 4: Mindful Walking Why [mindful walking](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/mindful-walking-meditation/) helps: Combines gentle movement with focus, perfect if sitting still is hard during stress. [![a man in a corn field practicing mindful walking meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/social_duchessjen_A_caucasian_man_happily_walking_through_a_relaxing_8a265ba0-b415-49a0-a2db-4618155e150f_2.jpg "socialduchessjenAcaucasianmanhappilywalkingthrougharelaxing8a265ba0b41549a0a2db4618155e150f2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/social_duchessjen_A_caucasian_man_happily_walking_through_a_relaxing_8a265ba0-b415-49a0-a2db-4618155e150f_2.jpg)**How to do it:** 1. Walk slowly and naturally. 2. Focus on the sensation of your feet touching the ground. 3. Notice the rhythm of your breath, the feeling of air on your skin, and the sights around you. 4. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your steps. Practicing mindfulness isn’t about shutting off your thoughts; it’s about learning to observe them without getting caught up in them. Over time, this reduces reactivity and builds emotional strength. ### Exercise 5: Try a 7-Day Challenge Want to build a habit? Try just 5 minutes a day of mindfulness exercises for stress: - Day 1: Mindful breathing - Day 2: Five senses check-in - Day 3: Body scan - Day 4: Mindful walking - Day 5: Gratitude journaling - Day 6: Breathing with a mantra (e.g., “I am safe”) - Day 7: Combine any two exercises Stress is part of life, but it doesn’t have to rule yours. By practicing mindfulness exercises for stress, you train your mind to stay grounded, even when life gets chaotic. The best part? You can start with just one minute a day. So, take a breath. You've got this. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [The 5 Real Benefits of Gratitude Practice (For Sensitive, Spiritual Souls)](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/benefits-of-gratitude-practice/) **Published:** December 28, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The benefits of gratitude practice can make your life infinitely easier, better, and more fun. Understanding the benefits of gratitude practice can transform your daily experiences. When evaluating the benefits of gratitude practice, you'll find it can lead to emotional equilibrium. Exploring the benefits of gratitude practice unveils its remarkable impact on well-being. - [What Is A Gratitude Practice?](#h-what-is-gratitude-practice) - [5 Spiritual & Emotional Benefits of Gratitude Practice](#h-benefits-of-gratitude-practice) - [Helps You Feel Grounded & Safe](#helps-you-feel-grounded-safe) - [Raises Your Vibration](#raises-your-vibration) - [Strengthens Intuition](#strengthens-intuition) - [Supports Emotional Healing](#supports-emotional-healing) - [Improves Sleep and Mental Health](#improves-sleep-and-mental-health) - [Easy Gratitude Practices to Try](#easy-gratitude-practices-to-try) - [✍️ The “3 Good Things” Method](#✍️-the-3-good-things-method) - [🍃 Nature Gratitude](#🍃-nature-gratitude) - [🕯️ Ritual Gratitude with Candlelight](#🕯️-ritual-gratitude-with-candlelight) - [What To Avoid](#what-to-avoid) And if you’re just starting your spiritual journey, or if you feel everything deeply and often hold space for others, gratitude isn’t just a feel-good trend. It’s a tool for emotional balance, energetic clarity, and spiritual growth. Many seek the benefits of gratitude practice to enhance their spiritual journeys. Here’s what you need to know about why gratitude works, how it helps your spirit, and the easiest ways to bring it into your daily life. ## What Is A Gratitude Practice? Recognizing the benefits of gratitude practice can elevate your day-to-day experiences. A gratitude practice is any intentional action that helps you focus on what you appreciate or value. The profound benefits of gratitude practice can lead to significant emotional transformations. This could be something big (like healing from a tough time) or small (like the comfort of your morning tea). ![Benefits of Gratitude Practice](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/benefits-of-gratitude-practice-533x800.jpg "benefitsofgratitudepractice Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## 5 Spiritual & Emotional Benefits of Gratitude Practice ### Helps You Feel Grounded & Safe Gratitude calms your nervous system and helps you return to the present moment, something especially helpful if you’re sensitive to emotions or energy. [![A woman grounding through gratitude practice](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gratitude_enhances_parasympathetic_activity-800x800.png "gratitudeenhancesparasympatheticactivity Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gratitude_enhances_parasympathetic_activity.png)The University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center highlights how [gratitude enhances parasympathetic activity](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain). This is the part of your nervous system responsible for rest and recovery. Many people notice their breathing slow and their shoulders drop when they pause to feel grateful. Over time, a regular practice can build a lasting sense of emotional safety, especially for highly sensitive people. ### Raises Your Vibration Many find that understanding the benefits of gratitude practice helps in their decision-making. When you focus on what’s working, your energy naturally shifts. Gratitude creates a higher vibrational state, making it easier to attract more positivity and clarity. Learning about the benefits of gratitude practice can greatly influence your healing journey. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/grateful_individuals_experience_more_vitality_-800x800.png "gratefulindividualsexperiencemorevitality Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/grateful_individuals_experience_more_vitality_.png)Studies from the University of California, Davis have found that [grateful individuals experience more vitality, alertness, and enthusiasm](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_good). This elevated energy isn’t just a mood lift; it supports greater overall well-being and helps you navigate your day with a lighter spirit. Over time, consistent gratitude can reduce stress, enhance brain function, and improve your outlook on life. This vibrational shift makes it easier to align with opportunities and emotional balance. ### Strengthens Intuition A peaceful, grateful mind is more open to intuitive guidance. Many spiritual practitioners find their inner voice gets louder and more accurate when they’re grounded in appreciation. The scientific community highlights numerous benefits of gratitude practice for mental health. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gratitude_increases_activation_in_the_medial-800x800.png "gratitudeincreasesactivationinthemedial Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gratitude_increases_activation_in_the_medial.png)According to the University of California, Berkeley, [gratitude increases activation in the medial prefrontal cortex](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain), a region associated with learning and decision-making, which can enhance clarity in spiritual insight. When gratitude softens the grip of stress, your mind gets quieter, making it easier to notice intuitive signals without fear or worry drowning them out. This clear energetic space allows messages from your higher self or guides to come through more strongly and accurately. Regular practice allows one to fully experience the benefits of gratitude practice in daily life. ### Supports Emotional Healing Studies show that the benefits of gratitude practice can greatly improve resilience. By noticing what’s good, even during hard times, gratitude creates emotional space for hope, compassion, and healing. It doesn’t ignore pain; it balances it. According to research from the University of Minnesota, [gratitude helps reframe stressful or traumatic experiences](https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-does-gratitude-benefit-us), allowing the brain to shift from a reactive state to a reflective one. This mental shift supports the release of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin and oxytocin, which play a vital role in emotional healing. For sensitive individuals, this can mean less emotional flooding and more internal stability. Over time, gratitude builds a foundation of inner safety and self-trust. Incorporating the benefits of gratitude practice can enhance your connection to nature. ### Improves Sleep and Mental Health Many people find that writing down what they’re grateful for before bed helps them close the day on a softer note. According to the University of California, Berkeley, [people who practice gratitude regularly report falling asleep faster, staying asleep longer, and waking up feeling more refreshed](https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_gratitude_changes_you_and_your_brain). This is largely due to gratitude’s ability to reduce intrusive negative thoughts and improve emotional regulation before bedtime. Thus, many seek out the benefits of gratitude practice as a vital component of self-care. ## Easy Gratitude Practices to Try Ultimately, embracing the benefits of gratitude practice can lead to a more fulfilling life. Give these gratitude practices a try! ### ✍️ The “3 Good Things” Method [![a man writing in a book](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Man_opening_a_journal.jpg "Manopeningajournal Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Man_opening_a_journal.jpg)During your favorite part of the afternoon or evening, [write down three things you’re grateful for](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-gratitude-journal/) and why. This builds emotional resilience and retrains your brain to notice the good. ### 🍃 Nature Gratitude During your daily walk or outdoor moment, name three things in nature you appreciate (sunlight, wind, leaves). This helps ground your energy and reconnects you to Earth. ### 🕯️ Ritual Gratitude with Candlelight Before meditation or energy work, light a gratitude-focused candle. Speak your thanks aloud, even for small things. This is especially powerful before caregiving, Reiki, or holding space for others. ## What To Avoid Don’t force it. Gratitude should feel real, not like something you have to do. If it feels forced, then you'll experience lower benefits of gratitude practice. Don’t skip hard emotions. Gratitude isn’t toxic positivity. You can be grateful and sad. And confused. Both can exist. Don’t aim for a long list. Three sincere items are more powerful than ten shallow ones. Gratitude is a powerful yet gentle tool for anyone walking a [spiritual path](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/). Whether you’re new to your practice or deeply empathic and giving to others, this simple shift in focus can help you feel more balanced, connected, and supported. Start small. Stay honest. Let your gratitude practice meet you exactly where you are. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Gratitude --- ### [How To Start A Gratitude Journal: A Beginner Spiritualist's Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-gratitude-journal/) **Published:** December 28, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In the world of spiritual growth, the simplest tools often yield the deepest transformation. One such powerful tool? A gratitude journal. ## How To Start A Gratitude Journal - [✨ What Is A Gratitude Journal?](#✨-what-is-a-gratitude-journal) - [📖 How To Start A Gratitude Journal](#📖-how-to-start-your-gratitude-journal) - [💖 Beginner Affirmation](#💖-beginner-affirmation) - [🌱 Why Gratitude Journaling Works](#🌱-why-gratitude-journaling-works) Whether you're new to your spiritual journey or rediscovering your path, starting a gratitude journal is an easy, heart-opening practice that can raise your vibration and invite daily joy. ## ✨ What Is A Gratitude Journal? A gratitude journal is a sacred space where you honor the blessings in your life by writing them down. It’s more than just a notebook; it’s a spiritual practice of presence and positivity. Each page becomes a portal, gently guiding your heart from scarcity to abundance. Think of it as a daily ritual that shifts your focus from what’s lacking to what’s overflowing: 💖 Love from those who show up, even in the smallest ways. 📚 Lessons wrapped in challenges that brought growth. 😂 Laughter that sparked light in heavy moments. 🌞 Light, both literal and divine, that reminds you you're never alone. Whether you’re a beginner finding your spiritual footing or a seasoned soul expanding your practice, this journal helps anchor your awareness in the magic of the now. Use it during morning tea, after a moon ritual, or whenever your spirit needs realignment. ## 📖 How To Start A Gratitude Journal Starting a gratitude journal is as easy as opening a notebook and writing 3 simple words. [![a man writing in a book](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Man_opening_a_journal.jpg "Manopeningajournal Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Man_opening_a_journal.jpg) 1. **Choose Your Journal**: Use a notebook, diary, or [journal ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-gratitude-journal)that feels sacred or easy to access. Maybe it's a [leather-bound journal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/leather-bound-journals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-gratitude-journal), a spiral sketchpad, or a digital note on your phone. 2. **Set Your Intention**: Before your first entry, hold your journal to your heart and set a simple intention like, “May this space be filled with love and light.” 3. **Pick a Time**: Mornings to start the day on a high note, or evenings to reflect in peace; choose what works best for your flow. 4. **Write 3-5 Things Daily**: Keep it simple. “The sun on my face.” “A kind smile from a stranger.” “Clean water.” Every blessing counts. 5. **Feel As You Write**: Don't just list. *Feel* the gratitude. Let your emotions rise and ripple out. ### 🌙 Pro Tip: Charge Your Journal Place a [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-gratitude-journal) or [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-gratitude-journal) on top of your journal overnight to infuse it with high-vibe energy. You can also smudge it with white sage before you begin to clear old energy and set a pure intention. ## 💖 Beginner Affirmation *"I am thankful for this moment, and all that it brings."* Repeat this before journaling to open your [heart chakra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata). ![How to start a gratitude journal](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-to-start-a-gratitude-journal-533x800.jpg "howtostartagratitudejournal Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## 🌱 Why Gratitude Journaling Works Energy flows where attention goes. And when your attention is tuned to gratitude, you become a magnet for blessings: both seen and unseen. Gratitude journaling isn’t just a feel-good habit; it’s an energetic rewire. Each entry shifts your vibration from survival mode to soulful abundance. Instead of spiraling in stress or lack, your focus rises to peace, joy, and divine trust. ✨ Spiritually, gratitude aligns you with the frequency of receiving. 🧠 Practically, it trains your attention toward what's going right, which many people find steadies their mood. 💫 Manifestation-wise, it opens your channel to receive more of what you're thankful for. When you consistently write down what you’re grateful for, even if it’s just a warm cup of tea or a deep breath, you send out a powerful message to the Universe: “I’m ready to receive more good.” Yes, it’s manifestation fuel. Yes, it’s self-healing. Yes, it’s life-changing. Read about the [benefits of gratitude practice](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/benefits-of-gratitude-practice.jpg), or dive in and discover for yourself! Ready to invite more blessings into your life? Knowing how to start a gratitude journal is your first step toward spiritual alignment, emotional balance, and daily joy. You don’t need fancy tools, just an open heart and a safe space to write. Whether you’re manifesting a new path, healing from the past, or simply craving more peace, a gratitude journal is your gentle guide. Start today, and let the magic of thankfulness transform your every tomorrow. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Gratitude --- ### [3 Ways To Use A Triple Moon Tarot Card Holder For Manifesting With Tarot Cards](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder/) **Published:** August 9, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** You've bought it, now you're wondering how else you can use a triple moon tarot card holder? You may know this already, but if not, you'll be excited to learn this: Tarot cards aren’t just for fortune-telling; they can be powerful allies in manifestation. When paired with tools like the [Triple Moon Card Holder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triple-moon-card-holder?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder), your Tarot spreads take on a new level of focus, intention, and beauty. This carved wooden board, shaped with the sacred Triple Moon symbol, isn’t just a card display; it’s a manifestation magnet that brings your goals into sharper alignment. To truly harness its power, learn how to use a triple moon tarot card holder effectively. - [Why The Triple Moon Symbol Supercharges Manifestation](#why-the-triple-moon-symbol-supercharges-manifestation) - [What You'll Need To Manifest Using The Triple Moon Card Holder](#what-youll-need-to-manifest-using-the-triple-moon-card-holder) - [3 Ways To Use A Triple Moon Tarot Card Holder For Manifestation](#3-ways-to-use-your-triple-moon-card-holder-for-manifestation) - [1. The Energy Magnet Spread](#1-the-energy-magnet-spread) - [2. Releasing The Past](#2-releasing-the-past) - [3. Calling In The Future](#3-calling-in-the-future) - [Tips For Powerful Manifestation](#tips-for-powerful-manifestation) - [Final Thoughts](#final-thoughts) Whether you’re calling in abundance, love, healing, or courage, here’s how you can turn this mystical tool into your personal manifestation station. ## Why The Triple Moon Symbol Supercharges Manifestation The Triple Moon, made up of the Maiden, Mother, Crone aspects, represents the cycles of life, creation, and transformation. When you place your Tarot cards within this design, you’re symbolically working with the flow of energy: beginnings, growth, and completion. This makes it the perfect energetic framework for manifestation work. ## What You'll Need To Manifest Using The Triple Moon Card Holder Before you begin, gather your tools: - Your **[Triple Moon Card Holder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triple-moon-card-holder?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder)** - A [Tarot deck](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder) (or [Oracle deck](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/oracle-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder)) - A photo, name card, or written affirmation of the person or goal you’re focusing on - Optional: [crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder), [candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder), [incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aromatherapy?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder) for energy amplification Cleanse your space and your cards using a quick pass through incense smoke or a few moments of Reiki light, if you're attuned, will do the trick. ## 3 Ways To Use A Triple Moon Tarot Card Holder For Manifestation ### **1. The Energy Magnet Spread** ![a woman's face with a picture of a person's face when you use a triple moon tarot card holder](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/money-magnet-tarot-spread-533x800.png "money magnet tarot spread Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")This method turns the center card slot of your triple moon tarot card holder into a magnetic focal point. 1. Place a **photo or name of the person** (this can be you!) in the center slot. 2. In the left slot, place a Tarot card that represents **the energy you want to draw toward the person**: for example, *The Star* for hope or *The Empress* for abundance. 3. In the right slot, place a card that represents **what is being projected or manifested outward** into reality: such as *The Sun* for success or *The Lovers* for harmonious relationships. The person in the center acts as the energetic hub, drawing in and radiating the energy of the cards. ### **2. Releasing The Past** Perfect for [shadow work](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shadow_(psychology)), healing, or major life transitions. 1. Place the person’s photo or name on the **right** side slot. 2. In the two **left** slots, place cards that represent challenges, habits, or energies you’re ready to leave behind: think *Five of Cups* (grief) or *Ten of Wands* (burden). 3. Meditate daily on these cards fading from your energy field. ### **3. Calling In The Future** Ideal for goal-setting and vision work. 1. Place the person’s image on the **left** side slot. 2. In the two **right** slots, place cards that represent your goals or the blessings you want to receive: perhaps *Ace of Pentacles* for financial growth or *Two of Cups* for partnership. 3. Visualize yourself walking toward the energy of these cards every time you pass your altar. ## Tips For Powerful Manifestation - **Refresh your cards** weekly to keep energy flowing. - Pair with moon phases: start new goals on the New Moon, release on the Waning Moon. - Use crystals like [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder) or citrine to amplify intention. ## Final Thoughts Your **Triple Moon Card Holder** is more than just a Tarot display: it’s a visual prayer, a constant reminder of your intentions, and a [sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/) where dreams begin to take shape. By working with the symbolism of the Triple Moon and the wisdom of Tarot, you’re weaving your goals into the universe’s tapestry. If you are still learning the cards, our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) covers all 78 with keywords and upright and reversed meanings. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Happiness Crystal Grid Tutorial: Rose Quartz & Chrysophrase](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/diy-happiness-crystal-grid/) **Published:** November 22, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** How do I make a happiness crystal grid? Which crystals are best for feeling more joyful and emotionally balanced? Can I use [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) and Chrysoprase together in a grid? Yes to all of the above! In this quick guide, you'll learn how to align the energies of crystals to generate happiness energy in your own home. - [What Is a Crystal Grid for Happiness?](#what-is-a-crystal-grid-for-happiness) - [Why Use Rose Quartz and Chrysoprase for Joy & Emotional Healing?](#why-use-rose-quartz-and-chrysoprase-for-joy-emotional-healing) - [What You Need for Your Happiness Crystal Grid for Positive Energy](#what-you-need-for-your-crystal-grid-for-positive-energy) - [Cleanse Your Crystals](#howto-step-1762714248642) - [Lay Down the Seed of Life Grid](#howto-step-1762714268905) - [Place the Rose Quartz (Outer Circle)](#howto-step-1762714280592) - [Add the Chrysoprase (Inner Circle)](#howto-step-1762714293761) - [Anchor with Quartz (Center Point)](#howto-step-1762714306692) - [Set Your Intention](#howto-step-1762714318129) - [Charge the Grid](#howto-step-1762714364418) - [Energy Grid Benefits: Why This Happiness Ritual Works](#energy-grid-benefits-why-this-happiness-ritual-works) - [Best Tips to Keep Your Crystal Grid Working](#best-tips-to-keep-your-crystal-grid-working) - [FAQs: Crystal Grid for Happiness and Positive Vibes](#fa-qs-crystal-grid-for-happiness-and-positive-vibes) - [Can beginners make this crystal grid?](#faq-question-1762714584609) - [Do I need expensive crystals?](#faq-question-1762714600171) - [How long should I leave the grid up?](#faq-question-1762714610653) - [What if I can’t find Chrysoprase?](#faq-question-1762714627079) - [Final Vibes: You Deserve to Feel Good](#final-vibes-you-deserve-to-feel-good) ## What Is a Crystal Grid for Happiness? A happiness crystal grid is a sacred arrangement of stones designed to help you manifest emotional joy, positive energy, and spiritual peace. Crystal grids are a type of [crystal healing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_healing), and by combining high-vibe crystals like Rose Quartz and Chrysoprase on a sacred geometric layout, you align your intentions with universal energy. ## Why Use Rose Quartz and Chrysoprase for Joy & Emotional Healing? **Rose Quartz** is known as the *stone of unconditional love*. It nurtures self-worth, emotional balance, and calm energy—making it ideal for anyone healing from heartache, self-doubt, or inner conflict. **Chrysoprase** radiates divine joy, fresh beginnings, and connection to universal love. It attracts uplifting vibrations, making it perfect for those manifesting outer happiness and positive relationships. Together, they harmonize your inner and outer world, creating a balanced flow of love and happiness. ## What You Need for Your Happiness Crystal Grid for Positive Energy - **6 [Rose Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-happiness-crystal-grid) crystals** – for self-love, peace, emotional clarity - **6 [Chrysoprase](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chyrsophrase?srsltid=AfmBOooa3WBVUJfO_6VuhNEIgDTBkF7vewRgNXYGANsj8PCcCgNQjO22&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-happiness-crystal-grid) stones** – for joy, heart healing, uplifting energy - **1 [Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-happiness-crystal-grid) point** – to amplify and direct intentions - **Seed of Life crystal grid template** – for sacred energy flow (downloadable or printed) ### Cleanse Your Crystals Use smoke, moonlight, or sound to clear any old energy. Intention matters; ask the stones to support your joy and happiness. ### Lay Down the Seed of Life Grid This sacred geometry pattern amplifies and organizes energy for manifestation. Place it flat in your space. ### Place the Rose Quartz (Outer Circle) Position the 6 Rose Quartz on the outer points of the Seed of Life. These represent your emotional foundation and self-love practices. ### Add the Chrysoprase (Inner Circle) Place the 6 Chrysoprase stones on the inner petals. They draw in divine happiness and external joy. ### Anchor with Quartz (Center Point) Put the Clear Quartz point at the center. It activates the entire grid and directs the energy where you need it most. ### Set Your Intention Speak or write a focused affirmation like: ✨ *“I invite pure joy and unconditional love into every part of my life.”* ### Charge the Grid Visualize a glowing web of white light connecting each stone. Feel the grid activate and begin radiating happiness through your space. ## Energy Grid Benefits: Why This Happiness Ritual Works - **Boosts Self-Love:** Rose Quartz helps rewire your mindset to embrace worthiness and confidence - **Attracts Joyful Energy:** Chrysoprase pulls in fresh, uplifting vibes from the universe - **Amplifies Manifestation:** [Clear Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) supercharges your intentions and results - **Balances Inner and Outer Joy:** Creates harmony between your emotions and your environment ## Best Tips to Keep Your Crystal Grid Working - Keep the grid in a visible space, such as your altar, nightstand, or meditation corner - Refresh the grid every new moon or when energy feels stagnant - Pair your grid with journaling, meditation, or affirmations for extra power - Take note of signs: lighter moods, serendipitous moments, deep breaths, they’re all signs it’s working ## FAQs: Crystal Grid for Happiness and Positive Vibes ### **Can beginners make this crystal grid?** Absolutely. This is one of the best crystal grids for beginners—simple, affordable, and super effective. ### **Do I need expensive crystals?** Nope. Small tumbled stones or raw pieces work just fine. Energy > aesthetics. ### **How long should I leave the grid up?** As long as it feels aligned. Some people keep it up for weeks, others for moon cycles. ### **What if I can’t find Chrysoprase?** Green Aventurine or Amazonite make solid substitutes with similar joyful energy. ## Final Vibes: You Deserve to Feel Good This happiness crystal grid isn’t just decoration; it’s a statement to the universe and to yourself. When it comes to happiness crystal grids, it lies in the law of attraction, and these crystals attract happiness. Remember, joy is your birthright, and with just a few stones and clear intention, you can shift your whole vibe. [![happiness crystal grid](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Divine-Happiness-Rose-Quartz-Crystal-Grid-533x800.jpg "DivineHappinessRoseQuartzCrystalGrid Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Divine-Happiness-Rose-Quartz-Crystal-Grid.jpg) **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** crystal grids --- ### [Lady Liberty Spell for Civil Rights Protection, Equality, and Coexistence](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/lady-liberty-spell-civil-rights/) **Published:** August 20, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Lady Liberty Spell: A spell for peace, freedom, equality, and coexistence written by Madra Banrion, Aurora Moone, Michelle Simkins, Paige (The Fat Feminist Witch), and Selene Greenwich. Throughout the years, Lady Liberty has been the symbol of freedom, equality, guidance, and comfort for many minorities and refugees inside and outside of the United States. Originally built by a Freemason and imbued with the power of the Goddess Libertas and the number 7, she is seen as a beacon of hope to those fleeing terror in their motherlands. In our nation, she’s been a guiding light to those who suffered through gender and racial segregation. That's the strong foundation for our Lady Liberty Spell. Now, for this Lady Liberty spell, we utilize her in her original Goddess form Libertas, the Goddess of freedom of action, freedom from restraint, independence, rights, personal liberty, social liberty.Today, in the United States, racial and gender issues have been brought into the mainstream spotlight, a stark reminder that we’re not living in the beautiful land of true coexistence, as many once thought we were. Hate has been uncovered and thrown into the public eye as Neo-Nazism, and other hate groups defend their stance of harm. Today, as compared to the previous 200 years of American History, our beautiful Brothers and Sisters have help in the cause for true coexistence. Peaceful protests, positive messages, and social media are our allies this century, as controversy spins alive around us. This spell transforms symbols of hate into Lady Liberty, the symbol of hope, social liberty, rights, and protection, in particular, the Robert E. Lee statue. ![Lady liberty spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Lady-Liberty-Spell-for-Civil-Rights-Protection-Equality-and-Coexistence-533x800.jpg "LadyLibertySpellforCivilRightsProtectionEqualityandCoexistence Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Lady Liberty Spell for Civil Rights Protection, Equality, and Coexistence ### Spell Timing New Moon or any eclipse ### Spell Ingredients - Printed photo of the Robert E. Lee statue - Printed photo of the Statue of Liberty - Flame-proof Cauldron, a symbol of rebirth - Lighter - Dried Sage Leaves, an herb for cleansing - Rose Petals, a flower for love - Hawthorn Thorns, a plant to protect the vulnerable - Dandelion, seeded (optional), a flower for planting happiness and growth through all adversity ### The Spell 1. **Cast your circle** or create your sacred space. 2. **Connect:** If you’re joining into one of our nationwide rituals, [use this to psychically connect with us in the aether.](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/long-distance-ritual-tutorial/) Our anchor is the Statue of Liberty. 3. **Chant:** Hold the image of Robert E. Lee in your hands. Take a moment to feel all of the hatred and harm caused by racial segregation and the outdated ideals of racism. Say: 1. We gather today in mutual condemnation / Of the divisive legacy of Robert E. Lee / And his continuing war of segregation. // Into these pages, we channel our frustration / And all separatist values with which we disagree / So to harness the power of group condemnation. // Through this focused means of visualization, / We disarm the weapons of those who will not see / The blinding effect of hate and segregation. // Individually, we perform our consecration / Letting the Universe act as our collective trustee / In this simultaneous appeal for condemnation. // 4. **Consecrate:** Consecrate the Robert E. Lee statue. You can create a crystal grid, bind the photo from inspiring harm, anoint the photo with banishing oil, etc. See the harmful energy diminishing. 5. **Prepare: Place the photo into the cauldron, along with the dried sage leaves.** 6. **Chant:** 1. May our collective spell unify this divided nation / Enabling those pursuing life, happiness, and liberty / To live in peace without fear of segregation. // 7. **Light:** Using a lit sage leave, light the image of Robert E. Lee on fire in the cauldron. 8. **Chant:** 1. We burn this image in the name of reconciliation / To convince our fellow citizens who hold the key / That our action today in mutual condemnation / Creates a lasting end to racial & religious segregation. 9. **Energy shift:** Begin seeing the energy shift from harmful to healing to beneficial. 10. **Raise Positive Energy: Perform your favorite energy raising technique while thinking of what the Statue of Liberty means to you and the people of the United States. Positive thoughts only!** 11. **Sympathetic Magick:** After the fire is extinguished, remove the cauldron. This symbolizes the removal of the focal point of hate. Replace it with the symbol of hope, love, and coexistence, the Statue of Liberty. 12. **Visualize:** Visualize that the Robert E. Lee statue has faded away and is replaced with the Statue of Liberty. 13. **Chant:** 1. Reborn from the ashes, a new spark gives way / A seed of Universal love planted in those who could not see / Now starts the transformation of the harm we now negate. // Rebirth of light, now cast upon all, begins to lead the way / We grant divine ingress, our collective words be the key / Libertas, Feriona, Lady Liberty - United Witches invoke you again today. // Your torch of freedom once guided the Underground way / Your seven rays of Sol soothed the bitter, angry refugee / Libertas, Feriona, Lady Liberty - United Witches call your presence from the bay. // Inspiration of Abolitionists who showed humanity against slave trade / Symbol of the Suffragettes who ushered in coexistence and equality / Libertas, Feriona, Lady Liberty - United Witches place you in hate’s way. // 14. **Empower:** Surround the image of the Statue of Liberty with rose petals and hawthorn thorns. 15. **Chant:** 1. Amplify now the power of Universal Love in those who once spread hate / Enabling those pursuing life, happiness, and liberty / To live in peace without fear of being separate. // Stand behind us now, the thousands of Americans of late / And 100,000 French Men and Women who believed in the word Free / As we architect your symbol on today’s most powerful date. // We now fill the void left behind by dispelling hate / And guide our nation’s eyes and hearts to see / The true power of Love, Freedom, Protection, and Liberty. / An it harm none, for our highest good, so Mote it Be. // *Copyright 2017 Madra Banrion, Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald, Michelle Simkins, Paige (The Fat Feminist Witch), and Selene Greenwich. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** Free Spells, protection spells --- ### [57 Planet Jupiter Correspondences & Spiritual Associations](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/planet-jupiter-correspondences/) **Published:** May 28, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ready to grow your spiritual practice and invite more prosperity into your life? Jupiter, the King of Planets, is here to help you expand in powerful ways. Whether you're setting intentions on a Thursday, performing a money spell, or calling in leadership energy, Jupiter’s influence can supercharge your magick. If you’re looking to align with planetary energy, understanding the **planet Jupiter correspondences** can empower every aspect of your ritual or spiritual practice. - [🐉 Jupiter Animals](#🐉-jupiter-animals) - [♐ Jupiter Astrological Signs](#♐-jupiter-astrological-signs) - [🎨 Jupiter Colors](#🎨-jupiter-colors) - [🔮 Jupiter Crystals & Metals](#🔮-jupiter-crystals-metals) - [📅 Jupiter’s Day of the Week](#📅-jupiters-day-of-the-week) - [🕯 Jupiter Deities & Guides](#🕯-jupiter-deities-guides) - [🌬 Jupiter Elemental Energies](#🌬-jupiter-elemental-energies) - [♃ Jupiter’s Energetic Gender](#♇-jupiters-energetic-gender) - [🧬 Jupiter-Associated Body Parts](#🧬-jupiter-associated-body-parts) - [🌿 Jupiter Herbs & Plants](#🌿-jupiter-herbs-plants) - [🔥 Jupiter Incense](#🔥-jupiter-incense) - [✨ Jupiter Magickal Intentions](#✨-jupiter-magickal-intentions) - [🔢 Jupiter’s Number](#🔢-jupiters-number) - [🧴 Jupiter Ritual Oils](#🧴-jupiter-ritual-oils) - [🔣 Jupiter Symbols](#🔣-jupiter-symbols) - [📏 Jupiter’s Tarot Card](#📏-jupiters-tarot-card) - [🪄 Jupiter Spell Idea](#🪄-jupiter-spell-idea) Known for its strong ties to **abundance, wisdom, success, and confidence**, Jupiter is a go-to planetary ally for witches and [spiritual seekers of all paths](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/). No matter your spiritual background, Wiccan, Christian, Buddhist, or beyond, Jupiter’s energies are always active in the natural world, waiting for you to harness them. These **Jupiter correspondences** lean on astrology and metaphysics to offer a complete toolkit for anyone seeking to work with the planet’s expansive and prosperous vibrations. From herbs and deities to tarot and numerology, every element is designed to help you align with Jupiter's blessings. ## 🐉 Jupiter Animals These creatures represent Jupiter's strength, majesty, and spiritual symbolism, important parts of Jupiter correspondences. - Eagle 🦅 - Unicorn 🦄 ## ♐ Jupiter Astrological Signs Jupiter rules over [Sagittarius ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagittarius_(astrology))and co-rules [Pisces](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisces_(astrology)), infusing these signs with optimism and spiritual growth in planetary magick. - Sagittarius - Pisces ## 🎨 Jupiter Colors These deep, rich colors embody Jupiter's royal, expansive, and abundant energy and are key in Jupiter correspondences. - Deep Green - Deep Purple ## 🔮 Jupiter Crystals & Metals Use these stones and metals to amplify Jupiter's power in your spells and rituals. [![jupiter correspondences on a table](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jupiter-crystals-and-candles-800x800.png "jupiter crystals and candles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/jupiter-crystals-and-candles.png)These are classic elements of Jupiter correspondences. - Amethyst - Emerald - Green Aventurine - Diamond 💎 - Lapis Lazuli - Tin ## 📅 Jupiter’s Day of the Week Thursday is aligned with Jupiter's energy, making it ideal for manifestation and leadership work. Most Jupiter correspondences will shine brightest on this day. - **Thursday** – Perfect for spellwork involving prosperity, justice, and influence. ## 🕯 Jupiter Deities & Guides Call upon these deities to access Jupiter's energies of justice, wisdom, and benevolence, an essential part of Jupiter correspondences. - Adonai - Archangel Zadkiel - Chango - Dagda - Hera - Isis - Juno - Jupiter (Roman) - Odin - Zeus ## 🌬 Jupiter Elemental Energies Jupiter resonates with the intellectual power of Air and the dynamic force of Fire, key components in Jupiter correspondences. - Air 🌬 - Fire 🔥 ## ♃ Jupiter’s Energetic Gender Jupiter carries a masculine energy that supports action, authority, and protection, as seen in Jupiter correspondences. - Masculine ## 🧬 Jupiter-Associated Body Parts These body parts are believed to be governed by Jupiter in holistic and astrological healing, another layer of Jupiter correspondences. - Blood - Liver - Pituitary Gland ## 🌿 Jupiter Herbs & Plants These plants align with Jupiter's expansive, lucky, and healing energies and are core to traditional Jupiter correspondences. - Carnation - Chestnut - Dandelion - Nutmeg - Oak - Rose 🌹 - Sage ## 🔥 Jupiter Incense Burn these to invoke Jupiter's blessings in your space and rituals, classic scents in Jupiter correspondences. - Cedar - Nutmeg ## ✨ Jupiter Magickal Intentions These intentions are aligned with Jupiter's power to grow, bless, and lead. Use these Jupiter correspondences to enhance your spiritual goals. Use Jupiter’s energy in spells for: - Abundance & Prosperity 💰 - Authority & Leadership - Career Growth - Expansion (spiritual, emotional, or financial) - Fatherhood & Divine Masculine Energy - Influence & Confidence - Legal Success & Political Power ⚖️ - Personal Growth - Stability & Success ## 🔢 Jupiter’s Number The number 4 represents stability, structure, and grounded expansion, making it sacred to Jupiter and common in numerology-focused Jupiter correspondences. - **4** – Symbolizing foundation and strength. Four is also the size of Jupiter's planetary square, a 4 × 4 grid where every row, column and diagonal adds up to 34 and all sixteen numbers total 136. You can see it in our guide to [planetary squares](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/planetary-squares/#jupiter), or trace a Jupiter sigil for money and growth with our free [planetary square sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/?planet=jupiter). ## 🧴 Jupiter Ritual Oils These oils can be used to anoint candles, tools, or your body when working with Jupiter energy. They're perfect additions to your set of Jupiter correspondences. - Almond - Aloe - Cinnamon - Clove - Jasmine - Nutmeg - Sandalwood ## 🔣 Jupiter Symbols ♃ Jupiter's symbols help channel its energy into physical tools or sacred spaces and are a staple in Jupiter correspondences. (Feel free to draw or add Jupiter's planetary glyph to your tools or altar) ## 📏 Jupiter’s Tarot Card This card represents Jupiter's energy of fate, opportunity, and positive change, a powerful card among Jupiter correspondences. - **The Wheel of Fortune** – Change, luck, destiny. ## 🪄 Jupiter Spell Idea Use this spell to align with Jupiter's high-vibration energy and open doors of opportunity. Incorporate as many Jupiter correspondences as possible for best results. **✨ Jupiter Aura Expansion Spell** Use on Thursdays with Amethyst, Cedar incense, and Sandalwood oil to expand your aura and invite protection, courage, and success. Great before interviews, important meetings, or any time you need to show up as your best self! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/magickal-properties-of-Jupiter-533x800.jpg "magickalpropertiesofJupiter Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Wiccan Glossary: 100+ Terms For Your Journey Into Wicca](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/) **Published:** December 4, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** ## A ### Aether Aether is considered the fifth element, representing spirit or the divine essence that connects all things. It symbolizes purity, spiritual transcendence, and the unifying force beyond the physical elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. ### Air Element A primary building block of manifestation in Wicca, the element of Air symbolizes intellect, communication, and knowledge. It is often associated with mental clarity, wisdom, and the power of thought. In some traditions, it lives in the East quarter of a protection circle. ### Altar A center point of your sacred space that is decorated with symbols and tools that align with your ritual work. Your altar can be as large as a table, as small as a hidden drawer, or as tiny as a mint tin. ### Amulet An object believed to have the power to protect its holder from danger or harm. It can be a natural item like a crystal or herb, or a crafted object like a pendant or charm, often inscribed with symbols or infused with specific energies. ### Athame A [ceremonial knife](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) used in rituals to direct energy, cast a protection circle, or cut through energy. Traditionally, an [athame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/athames?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wiccan-glossary) is double-bladed and not sharp. ## B ### Banishing The spiritual action of sending away energies. Typically banishing is used to remove harmful energies and entities or to send away any energies and entities that have enetered your space. Banishing is an important practice in Wicca, as the practice of banishing is used to help close the protection circle and release the four elements. ### Beltane A festival from the Celtic tradition that is held on May 1st. Its focus is celebrating fertility and spring. ### Besom A [broom that is used in ritual cleansing](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/). The action of sweeping is said to move energy around, so it's traditional for Wiccans to sweep harmful energy out of a sacred space. ### Binding The action of restricting someone's actions or energy through magic and spellwork. ### Boline A traditional harvest knife that is ritualistically used for cutting herbs and cords. ### Book of Shadows A personal journal of spells, rituals, results, and reflections. See our full guide to the [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/), and its older cousin the [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/). ## C ### Cauldron Traditionally a three-legged cooking pot, this ritual item symbolizes the element of water and the womb of the Goddess when used in rituals. ### Censer An incense burner that hangs from a string. ### Chalice A cup, goblet, or wine glass that represents the element of water. ### Charging The act of empowering an object with energy to attune it to a specific purpose. ### Circle Casting The act of creating a sacred space for rituals and magic that helps protect your focused spell's energy from outside influences. ### Classical Planets The [classical planets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_planet) are the seven moving lights people could see in the sky without a telescope: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Older astrology and magic are built on these seven. Each one rules a day of the week, a metal, its own colors and its own [planetary square](#h-planetary-square). Uranus, Neptune and Pluto were discovered much later, so they are not part of the old system. ### Consecration Blessing an item for sacred use. ### Correspondences The symbolic connections between various items, plants, elements, deities, and more. Correspondences help you match a ritual or spell ingredient's energy to your intent. ### Coven A group of Witches practicing together. Traditionally, a coven is composed of 13 Witches, but a coven can be made up of as many members as you'd like. ### Crossroads Symbolic places where choices are made, often used in magic. ## D ### Dedication A commitment that you willingly make to anything on your spiritual path, such as a specific Wiccan tradition or a connection with a deity. ### Deity Any gods and goddesses. ### Divination The practice of seeking knowledge that could not be possibly known from unknown, often described as divine, sources. ## E ### Earth Element A primary building block of manifestation in Wicca, the element of Earth represents stability, grounding, and physicality. It is associated with nurturing energy, material abundance, and the physical world, including nature and the body. ### Elementals Spirits or beings that represent or are comprised of the elements (earth, air, fire, water). ### Elixir A brew, such as a tea, tincture, or decoction, charged with energetic or magical qualities. ### Esbat A ritual during the full or new moon to celebrate the energies and cycle of the moon. Many covens choose these times to meet. ## F ### Fae Also known as Fay, Fairies, and Faeries, the Fae refers to fairies or fairy-like beings. ### Familiar An animal that has spiritual significance to you in your life or practice. ### Fire Element A primary building block of manifestation in Wicca, the element of Fire symbolizes passion, energy, and transformation. It represents creativity, motivation, and the drive that spurs action and change. ## G ### Gardnerian Wicca A tradition of Wicca founded by Gerald Gardner. ### Gematria [Gematria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gematria) is a way of reading words as numbers by giving every letter a number value. It began with the Hebrew and Greek alphabets, where letters also served as numerals. Magicians used gematria to turn names into numbers they could trace across a [planetary square](#h-planetary-square). English versions exist too, such as A=1, B=2 and so on through Z=26. ### Great Rite A ritual symbolizing the union of the masculine and feminine that represents the energy that creates something new. It's typically included in many circle casting rituals before manifestation spells are cast. ### Grounding Releasing excess energy after a ritual by eating grounding foods, meditating, or standing barefoot on natural ground. ## H ### Handfasting A Wiccan wedding ceremony that involves the symbolic bonding of two people by gently tying a consecrated cord around their wrists as they hold hands. ## I ### Imbolc Imbolc, celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, is a significant festival in Wicca marking the beginning of spring and the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is a time for purification and renewal, often involving rituals to honor the goddess Brigid. ### Incantation The spoken part of any spell. ### Initiation A ritual marking entry into a coven or tradition. ### Invocation A call to a deity or spirit into a specific area to participate in a ritual. ## J ### Journeying The act of spiritual or meditative travel to other realms or areas. ## K ### Kamea Kamea is another name for a [planetary square](#h-planetary-square). The word comes from the Hebrew for an amulet, and you will also see it spelled qamea. The plural is kameas or kameot. ### Knot Magic The use of knots in spellwork in such a way where the practitioner ties knots in a cord while focusing on their intention or desire, believing that the knots hold and release the energy when untied. ## L ### Lammas Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a Wiccan and pagan festival celebrated on August 1st to mark the beginning of the harvest season. It is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the earth and to celebrate the first fruits of the harvest, often with feasts, rituals, and bread-making. ### Libation An offering of liquid to deities or spirits. ### Litha Litha, also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, is a Wiccan and pagan festival celebrated around June 21st, marking the longest day of the year. It is a time of balance and abundance, where the power of the sun is at its peak, and is often celebrated with bonfires, feasting, and rituals to honor the full strength of the sun and the fertility of the earth. ### Lughnasadh Another name for the Lammas festival. It's a festival celebrated by Wiccans and Pagans on August 1st, marking the beginning of the harvest season. This festival honors the first fruits of the harvest, symbolizing the abundance of the earth, and is often celebrated with feasts, baking bread, and rituals of gratitude and reflection. ## M ### Mabon Mabon, also known as the Autumn Equinox, is a Wiccan and pagan festival celebrated around September 21st, marking the balance between day and night. It is a time of thanksgiving for the second harvest and recognition of the coming of winter, often celebrated with feasting, sharing, and reflecting on the balance of life. ### Magic Circle A space marked out for ritual and magical work. Its functions are to keep you protected in a spiritually clean and purified space, as well as to bottle your spell's energy up before releasing it into the universe. ### Magic Square A [magic square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_square) is a grid of numbers where every row, every column and both diagonals add up to the same total, called the magic sum. The 3 × 3 square with 4, 9 and 2 across the top adds up to 15 in every direction. Magic squares were known in ancient China, where the [Luoshu Square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luoshu_Square) is the oldest, and in the medieval Islamic world, long before European magicians gave seven of them to the planets. ### Meditation A practice of focused thought and awareness. ### Moon Phases The stages of the moon, which influence magic in different ways. ## N ### Neo-Paganism A modern movement that includes religions like Wicca. ## O ### Occult Knowledge of the hidden or supernatural. ### Oracle A person or means through which divine insight is received. ### Oracle Deck A spiritual tool used for divination, similar to Tarot cards, but often without the traditional structure of [Tarot decks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wiccan-glossary). They typically feature a variety of themes and symbols relevant to various beliefs and are used for guidance, introspection, and decision-making. ### Ostara A festival that celebrates the Spring Equinox, marking the arrival of spring and the balance of day and night. It is a time for honoring new beginnings, fertility, and the renewal of life, often celebrated with symbols like eggs, rabbits, and flowers. ## P ### Pagan A follower of a polytheistic or nature-based religion. ### Paganism A broad term for religions outside of the main world religions. ### Pathworking A meditative exercise where practitioners mentally journey through symbolic landscapes, often corresponding to the pathways of the Kabbalistic Tree of Life or other mystical frameworks. This practice is used for self-exploration, spiritual growth, and to gain deeper insights into the mysteries of the universe and one's own psyche. ### Pentacle A five-pointed star within a circle, a symbol of faith. Our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) covers it alongside the triple moon, the triquetra, and thirty more. ### Petition Magic A type of spell where the practitioner writes down a specific request or desire on a piece of paper, essentially creating a written petition to the divine, the universe, or specific deities. This spell often involves focusing one's intention, sometimes while burning candles, herbs, or incense, and then either burning, burying, or otherwise releasing the petition as a way to send the request out into the universe. ### Planetary Hours Planetary hours are an old system that gives each hour of the day to one of the seven [classical planets](#h-classical-planets) in a fixed order. The first hour after sunrise belongs to the planet that rules that day, so Friday opens with the hour of Venus and Saturday with the hour of Saturn. The hours change length with the seasons, because daylight is split into twelve equal parts and the night into another twelve. Our [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) works them out for your town. ### Planetary Seal A planetary seal is a single symbol that stands for a planet as a whole. Traditionally, its lines are said to touch every number on that planet's [square](#h-planetary-square). [Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Cornelius_Agrippa) printed a seal for each of the seven planets in 1533, together with sigils for each planet's intelligence and spirit. Most books today still copy his versions. ### Planetary Square A planetary square, also called a [kamea](#h-kamea), is a [magic square](#h-magic-square) tied to one of the seven classical planets. The squares grow from Saturn's 3 × 3 grid through Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus and Mercury, up to the Moon's 9 × 9 grid. Practitioners trace words, names or numbers across a square to make a [sigil](#h-sigil) that carries that planet's kind of energy, such as Venus for love or Jupiter for growth. The best-known versions come from Agrippa's [*Three Books of Occult Philosophy*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Books_of_Occult_Philosophy). Our guide to [planetary squares](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/planetary-squares/) shows all seven, and you can draw one with our free [planetary square sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/). ### Poppet A doll used in sympathetic magic. ## Q ### Quarters The four cardinal points, north, south, east, and west, in a magic circle representing elements. ## R ### Rede A Wiccan ethical statement, often summarized as "An it harm none, do what ye will." ### Reincarnation The belief in the rebirth of the soul. ### Ritual A ceremonial act performed for a specific purpose. ### Rune A symbol from ancient alphabets used in magic and divination. ## S ### Sabbat A seasonal festival or celebration. ### Samhain An ancient Celtic festival and a significant sabbat in the Wiccan calendars, celebrated on October 31st. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. This festival is a time to honor ancestors and the dead, often involving rituals that reflect themes of death and rebirth, and the thinning of the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds. ### Scrying The practice of [looking into a medium](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/), such as a [crystal ball](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystal-balls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wiccan-glossary), black mirror, or bowl of water, to predict the future. ### Sigil Symbolic designs created to represent a specific intention, desire, or magical goal. They are usually crafted by combining letters or abstract shapes and are charged with energy through focus, meditation, or ritual. Sigils are often used as focal points in spellwork, as talismans, or in meditation, serving as a physical embodiment of a practitioner's will or desire. There are many ways to build one. You can trace your words around a lettered wheel with our free [Witch's Wheel sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/), or across the numbers of a [planetary square](#h-planetary-square) with our [planetary square sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/). ### Skyclad The act of performing rituals unclothed. ### Solitary Wiccan A Wiccan who practices alone. ### Spell A magical ritual intended to bring about a specific result. ### Sympathetic Magic Based on the belief that like affects like, this type of magic operates on the premise that performing actions or rituals on a symbolic object or representation can influence the actual thing it represents. ## T ### Talisman An object, often inscribed with symbols or figures, believed to possess specific magical properties or energies. Unlike amulets, which are mainly for protection, talismans are created to attract or amplify certain energies, such as good luck, prosperity, or love. They are usually consecrated for a particular purpose and are often personalized to the individual's intentions or needs. ### Tarot A set of cards used for divination, meditation, and spiritual guidance. Our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) covers all 78 cards. A typical tarot deck consists of 78 cards, divided into the Major Arcana (22 cards representing significant life themes and lessons) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards reflecting day-to-day events). ### Tradition A specific system of practices within Wicca. ### Triple Goddess The concept of the Goddess in three aspects: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. ## U ### Uncrossing The act of removing a curse or negative energy. ### Underworld A realm of existence that lies beyond the living world. It is often perceived as a place where souls go after death, and is typically associated with deities or powers that govern life, death, and rebirth. In these traditions, the underworld is not necessarily seen as a place of punishment, but rather as a domain of transformation, reflection, and sometimes, the source of esoteric knowledge and wisdom. ## V ### Veil The boundary between the physical world and the spiritual realm. ### Visualization The process of forming mental images to aid in manifestation. ## W ### Wand A tool representing the element of air. ### Water Element One of the fundamental components of the universe, representing emotion, intuition, healing, and the subconscious mind. It is associated with qualities like fluidity, adaptability, and depth. Water is often symbolized by the [chalice](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chalices?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wiccan-glossary) or cup in ritual practices and is connected to the direction of the west, the season of autumn, and the moon. It plays a key role in rituals and magic related to love, healing, purification, and psychic abilities. ### Wheel of the Year The annual cycle of Wiccan Sabbats. ### Wiccan Rede The basic moral guideline of Wicca. ### Wortcunning Knowledge of herbs and their magical uses. ## X ### Xenophilia Love for the unknown or unfamiliar, often in the context of deities or spirits but includes unfamiliar cultures and customs. ## Y ### Yule A festival that marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. This holiday, typically observed around December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, celebrates the rebirth of the Sun, the return of light, and the promise of the coming spring. Yule traditions often include lighting candles or a Yule log, decorating with evergreens, and rituals that honor the renewal of light and life during the darkest time of the year. ### Year and a Day A traditional period of study before initiation in some Wiccan traditions. ## Z ### Zodiac A system within astrology. ### Zephyr A gentle breeze, sometimes recognized in rituals as a spirit of Air. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [8 Different Types of Magickal Sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/) **Published:** November 24, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** One of the best ways to spark magick in your life is through the power of sigils. Magickal sigils are specifically created symbols that have been constructed to hold a specific type of power. Sigils can be crafted for any reason, such as for money, love, a job, to call on a deity, to evoke an archangel, and more! This quick guide will teach you each of the different ways to create sigils. ## What can sigils be created for? Sigils can be created for: - Money sigils - Love sigils - Job sigils - Invocation or Evocation of a Goddess or God - Evokation of Archangels - Protection sigils - Justice sigils - Anything you could possibly want or need ## What are the different types of magickal sigils? There are so many great ways to make and use sigils! Some magickal symbols come premade through centuries of tradition, while others can be made by you! We’ll show you the different types of magickal sigils.These types of sigils are listed from easiest to most difficult: 1. [**Word Sigils**](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/) This uses the written phrase of your wish, need, or want. Letters are removed and a sigil design is created by merging the leftover letters. 2. **Pictorial Sigils** This method of creating sigils uses imagery and existing symbolism that relates to your wish, need, or want. 3. **Witches' Wheel Sigils** This takes the word sigil a step further. The remaining letters are mapped as points onto a Witches' wheel, and the points are connected like dots. The remaining drawing is your new sigil. You can try it with our free [Witch's Wheel sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/). 4. **Runic Sigils** Similar to traditional sigils, these are crafted using existing runes. The sigil is created by artistically merging the runes that match your need, want, or wish. 5. **Meditation Sigils** These sigils are created or discovered through trance and meditation. 6. **Magickal Square Sigils** Each of the seven classical planets has its own magic square of numbers. You match your goal to its planet, turn your words into numbers and trace them across that planet's square. You can try it with our free [planetary square sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/), and our guide to [planetary squares](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/planetary-squares/) shows all seven squares. 7. **Automatic Writing Sigils** This method requires you to focus on your need, clear your mind, and let your hand wander. The resulting scribble is analyzed, and the pictorial method is utilized to design a final sigil. 8. **Traditional Sigils** This method requires research and a full understanding of pre-existing sigils. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [103 Yule Correspondences For An Amazing Winter Solstice Ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/) **Published:** December 19, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-w), or the Winter Solstice, is one of our favorite Pagan holidays! The vitality of red, the abundance of green, and the protection and guidance of white make up the most memorable vibes and colors of this winter celebration! As the longest night and shortest day of the year, this wintertime sabbat is also known as the Winter Solstice to many, while some people call it Pagan Christmas. Regardless of what you call it, this beautiful second stop on the new [Wheel of the Year](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-w) represents the rebirth of the Sun! In 2026, the winter solstice arrives on Monday, December 21, at 3:50 PM Eastern Time, when the Sun enters Capricorn. You can [see the sky at the moment of the solstice](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-21T15:51) on our astrology chart. - [The History of Yule & The Winter Solstice](#the-history-of-yule-the-winter-solstice) - [Yule Correspondences](#yule-winter-solstice-pagan-correspondences) - [Animal Correspondences](#yule-animal-correspondences) - [Color Correspondences](#yule-color-correspondences) - [Crystal Correspondences](#yule-crystal-correspondences) - [Foods](#yule-foods) - [Goddess Correspondences](#yule-goddess-correspondences) - [God Correspondences](#yule-god-correspondences) - [Herb Correspondences](#yule-herb-correspondences) - [Incense Correspondences](#yule-incense-correspondences) - [Oil Correspondences](#yule-oil-correspondences) - [Spells to Cast](#spells-to-cast-during-yule) - [Symbolism](#yule-symbolism) - [Rituals](#yule-winter-solstice-rituals) ## The History of Yule & The Winter Solstice Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, is a time for celebrating the renewal and rebirth of life. It is a season that emphasizes the importance of family, with traditions such as feasting and gift-exchanging playing a central role. Gifts symbolize generosity and connection among family and friends, reflecting the spirit of giving during this joyous time. Yule is a period for strengthening bonds with loved ones, honoring family and friends, and reflecting on themes of generosity and unity. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Yule-Magickal-Correspondences-667-x-1000-px-534x800-1.jpg)## Yule Correspondences Yule, a sacred time of rebirth and renewal, is filled with magical correspondences that can enhance your intentions. The correspondences for the winter solstice include evergreen plants, such as pine and holly, symbolizing everlasting life and protection. Additionally, candles represent the return of light and warmth during this winter solstice celebration. By aligning your intentions with these powerful correspondences, you can amplify your manifestations and invite positive energy into your life. Embrace the magic of this holiday season, and watch your intentions come to life. ### Animal Correspondences Working with animals such as reindeer, owls, and wolves during Yule can enhance the magical energy and aid in the manifestation of your goals. Whether it's through meditation or having their images on your altar, these creatures symbolize strength, wisdom, and transformation, making them powerful allies in your Yule practices. Connect with their energy to amplify the magic of the season. - Bears - Deers - Owls - Phoenix - Reindeers - Snow Geese - Squirrels - Stags - Wrens + Ravens ### Color Correspondences Yellow, gold, and red are traditional colors associated with the winter solstice, and incorporating them into your altar or rituals can enhance the manifestation of your intentions. - Gold - Green - Red - White ### Crystal Correspondences Working with crystals that align with Yule's magical correspondences can enhance your intention manifestation on your altar. - [Bloodstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bloodstone-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-magickal-correspondences) - [Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-magickal-correspondences) - Diamond - Emerald - [Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) - [Ruby](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/ruby-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-magickal-correspondences) ### Foods Eating traditional Yule foods can help manifest intentions and enhance the magical energy of the season. - Apple Cider, spiced - Cinnamon cakes and cookies - Dried fruits - Eggnog - Gingerbread - Mulled wine - Roasted meats - Spiced meats - Roasted apples - Warm and warming drinks - Wassail ### Goddess Correspondences Goddesses like Freya, Brigid, and Hestia are associated with Yule and can help us manifest our intentions during this magical season. - Aphrodite - Brigid - Demeter - Eve (associated with fertility, motherhood, and renewal) - Fortuna - Gaia - Hel - Holle - Ishtar - Isis ### God Correspondences Whether it's through meditation or having their images on your altar, these creatures symbolize strength, wisdom, and transformation, making them powerful allies in your Yule practices. Connect with their energy to amplify the magic of the season. - Apollo - Attis - Balder - Apollo - Attis - Balder - Bacchus - Cronus - Dionysus - The Green Man - Helios - Holly King - Lugh - The Oak King - Odin - Ra - Saturn - Sol ### Herb Correspondences Using winter herbs in your Yule rituals can greatly support the manifestation of your goals. Incorporating herbs like rosemary, sage, and thyme into your practices can infuse your intentions with their powerful properties. These winter herbs bring forth qualities such as purification, protection, and growth, allowing you to align your manifestations with the energy of the season. - Bay Laurel - Blessed Thistle - [Chamomile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chamomile-flower-whole-egyptian-matricaria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=yule-magickal-correspondences) - Cinnamon - Evergreen Trees - Holly - Ivy - Juniper - Mistletoe - Oak Leaves - Pine - Pinecones - Poinsettias - Rosemary - Sage - Wintergreen ### Incense Correspondences Winter incense blends are a wonderful way to enhance your Yule rituals and manifest your goals. By selecting specific incense correspondences, you can tap into the magical properties of different fragrances to amplify your intentions. Scents like frankincense, myrrh, and cinnamon can bring warmth, abundance, and spiritual connection to your rituals, creating a powerful atmosphere for manifestation during this special time of year. - Cedar - Cinnamon - Clove - Frankincense - Juniper - Myrrh - Orange - Pine ### Oil Correspondences Yule oil correspondences can be a valuable addition to your winter solstice rituals. By incorporating oils such as pine, cedar, and cinnamon, you can enhance the energy and intention of your practices. These oils carry properties of renewal, protection, and abundance, aligning your manifestations with the essence of the season. Harness the power of these oil correspondences to create an amazing and transformative Yule celebration. - Cinnamon - Ginger - Orange - Pine - Wintergreen ### Spells to Cast By incorporating the best spells for Yule, you can take your winter solstice rituals to a whole new level. These spells, carefully crafted for this special time of year, can help you manifest abundance, love, and joy. Whether it's a spell for prosperity, a spell for love and connection, or a spell for personal growth, harness the magic of Yule to create a truly amazing and transformative experience. - Happiness - Hope - Love, unconditional - Peace - Strength - World Healing - World Peace - New Beginnings ### Symbolism By incorporating Yule symbolism into your rituals, you can deepen the meaning and significance of your Winter Solstice celebration. Embrace the powerful symbols of evergreen trees, holly, and mistletoe to honor the cycle of life and the promise of rebirth. These symbols represent resilience, protection, and the interconnectedness of all beings. Incorporate them into your rituals to create a truly amazing and transformative experience. - Hope after darkness - Lights to bring back the Sun - Rebirth of the Sun - Wheel of the Year, Eight-spoked Wheel - Wreaths - Yule Tree & Logs - New Life ### Rituals Take your winter solstice rituals to a whole new level. These spells, carefully crafted for this special time of year, can help you manifest abundance, love, and joy. - [Yule Spiritual Bath: Cernunnos Milk Bath Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cernunnos-milk-bath-yule-ritual/) **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance **Tags:** Yule --- ### [5 Winter Solstice Traditions For Wiccans](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/winter-solstice-traditions-wicca/) **Published:** December 8, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Celebrating the Winter Solstice, or Yule, is a significant part of Wiccan tradition, as it marks the rebirth of the sun and the beginning of the lengthening of days. Yule, or the winter solstice, falls on or around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. In 2026, the December solstice is on Monday, December 21, at 3:50 PM Eastern Time, and you can [see the sky at that moment](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-21T15:51). So, if you and your coven are looking for ideas on how to plan this lesser sabbat, take a look at these five simple ideas on how to celebrate! ## 1. Create A Yule Altar Setting up a Yule altar is a central part of the Winter Solstice celebration. Decorate your altar with symbols of the season, such as evergreen boughs, pinecones, and holly. Candles are also important; traditionally, red, green, gold, and white candles are used to represent the sun, fertility, prosperity, and purity. ## 2. Do A Sunrise Ritual As Yule celebrates the return of the sun, a sunrise ritual can be very meaningful. Wake up early to greet the sun on the morning of the Solstice. You can include meditations, chanting, or simply observing the sunrise in silence, acknowledging the rebirth of light. ## 3. Light A Magical Yule Log The Yule log is a traditional feature of the Winter Solstice. You can either burn a large, traditional [wood log for Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/choose-best-yule-log-wood/) in a fireplace or decorate a log with candles. The log is typically adorned with natural items like evergreen twigs, berries, and crystals. As the log burns, it symbolizes the warmth and light of the returning sun. For modern Wiccans, you can use your intention for the next 3 months to help you decide what to decorate your log with! ## 4. Go On Nature Walks and Leave Natural Offerings Taking a walk in nature and observing the stillness and quiet of the shortest day of the year can be a deeply spiritual experience. During your walk, you might choose to leave offerings for nature spirits, such as biodegradable food items, or simply express your gratitude for nature and the changing seasons. ## 5. Have a Massive Feast To Celebrate Preparing a special meal and sharing it with friends or family is a wonderful way to celebrate Yule. Traditional foods often include nuts, apples, oranges, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, which symbolize prosperity and warmth. Sharing food and drink is a way of celebrating abundance and the return of light. Remember, the essence of these traditions lies in their personal and spiritual significance to you, so feel free to adapt them to your own beliefs and practices. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [What Is Yule?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-yule/) **Published:** December 10, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Yule was originally the Winter Solstice as celebrated by our ancestors all over northern Europe. Whether your spiritual ancestors called it "Jól," " Geol," or " Jul," this winter holiday focused around the same driving force - the celebration of continued life in Winter. In 2026, the winter solstice is on Monday, December 21, at 3:50 PM Eastern Time (20:50 UTC), when the Sun enters Capricorn. Many people celebrate Yule that night, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. You can [see the sky at the moment of the solstice](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-12-21T15:51) on our astrology chart. - [The History Of Yule](#h-the-history-of-yule) - [Why Is Yule Called The Pagan Christmas?](#h-why-is-yule-called-the-pagan-christmas) - [Should I Call It The Winter Solstice?](#h-should-i-call-it-the-winter-solstice) - [What Does The Winter Solstice Mean, Spiritually?](#h-what-does-the-winter-solstice-mean-spiritually) - [How Do Pagans Celebrate The Winter Solstice?](#h-how-do-pagans-celebrate-the-winter-solstice) - [What Other Pagan Holidays Are In December?](#h-what-other-pagan-holidays-are-in-december) [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/What-is-yule-1.jpg "Whatisyule1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/What-is-yule-1.jpg)## The History Of Yule During ancient times, Yule was a time to celebrate the halfway point of Winter, the strengthening or returning of the Sun, and what that meant in reference to their local deities and way of life. Norse Pagans called it Jól, Old English Pagans called it Geol, Danish Pagans called it Jul, and each culture celebrated this winter holiday in alignment with nature and their local deities. [![Original Pagan Names for Yule: norse Old english and Danish](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/original-yule-names-final-800x800.jpg "original yule names final Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/original-yule-names-final.jpg)During the introduction of Wicca and the rise of Neopaganism, many of these ancient Pagan cultures were combined while others, such as Saturnalia, had not yet been discovered. Yule became the popularized name for this Neopagan Wheel of the Year sabbat we know of today. ## Why Is Yule Called The Pagan Christmas? As today’s Witches revert the holiday back to its original sabbat, some people recognize that we are celebrating the Pagan (any religion that existed before the rise of Christianity) Christmas, or the version of Christmas that existed before Christ. Over the course of history, Christians worked very hard to eradicate any culture that didn’t fit into their paradigm. This uprising and takeover of Christianity had one goal – to convert as many people as possible. This mass conversion resulted in many adaptations of existing Gods and Winter Solstice traditions. The most direct example was the conversion of Yule (Jól) to Christmas. In the Christian mindset, Jólnir worshippers “needed” to be converted into Jesus worshippers, or Christians. So, Yuletide was “cleverly” transformed into Christmastide to make it easier to convert Jól celebrations into Christmas celebrations. Now, we’re working hard to reclaim our roots and return to the natural celebrations of Earth. This has caused many people to say that we’re celebrating “Pagan Christmas.” For the record, most Witches refer to the holiday as their culture’s original name for the Winter Solstice. ## Should I Call It The Winter Solstice? Technically, the name of the event that happens during this cold month is called the Winter Solstice, hiemal solstice, or hibernal solstice. These are the scientific names for the event that creates the shortest day of the year. The earth is at its farthest tipping point from the sun, the sun is at its lowest maximum point in the sky, and the night is the longest night of the year. The Winter Solstice literally happens for everyone, regardless of what their culture calls it. So, it's a great fallback term if you are unsure of where your path is taking you. It's also a great umbrella term if your spiritual group has many different backgrounds. ## What Does The Winter Solstice Mean, Spiritually? Spiritually, the Winter Solstice is a good time to recognize the hardships you have overcome, release negative energy, and celebrate the things in life that truly bring you joy. These practices directly mirror the traditional mindsets of “the hardest part of winter is behind us,” “my deity is closing the veil and returning rogue, sometimes evil spirits back to where they belong,” and “so far so good during this harsh winter.” Practice rituals that celebrate the optimistic points in your life. Celebrate the change of the seasons with rituals that recognize how our lifestyles match the natural flow of Earth. Look back on your ancestral history and discover how your ancestors celebrated during the Yule season. Have Italian heritage? Enjoy a total bacchanal feast during Saturnalia, you gift-giving, wine-loving Witch! Anyway, each of our world’s Pagan families will celebrate differently, in regards to their Pagan roots. ## How Do Pagans Celebrate The Winter Solstice? Every Pagan celebrates the Winter Solstice differently, depending on their pantheon of choice and how those deities historically function at the midpoint of Winter. These historic deity activities make up the rituals that each Witch celebrates. Some local deities began a journey to increase in power. Other deities were reborn with the task to increase the light in our world. Odin's form Jólnir collects the last of the souls during the closing of the Veil, the Holly King dies and The Goddess gives birth to the Oak King, the Horned God is reborn as the Solstice Sun, and many more cultural shifts occur. Overall, every Witch enjoys the return of the Sun after the longest night of the year and the optimism it brings back into life. We realize that we must thank and release the internal struggles that we worked through during the dark half of the year. Then, we welcome the strength to use the lessons from our prior hardships. We celebrate the light that always comes after the dark, the peace that comes after the struggle. Then, of course, we feast! There are many ways to celebrate the Winter Solstice, depending on your cultural history. [See Yule & Winter Solstice Correspondences 👉](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/) ## What Other Pagan Holidays Are In December? There are many Pagan holidays in December. Because Paganism is a broad term that means any religion that is not mainstream, any religion that existed before the rise of Christianity, or any religion that works with multiple Goddesses and Gods, there are technically a lot of Pagan holidays that fall in the last month of the year. We encourage everyone to explore their DNA and family roots to discover their culture's original winter celebrations! Here's a cheat sheet: - Dong Zhi, Chinese - Inti Raymi, Peruvian - Lohri, Indian - Saturnalia, Italian - Shab-e Yalda, Iranian - Soyal, Hopi - St. Lucia’s Day/Festival of Lights, Scandinavian - Toji, Japanese **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Yule --- ### [How to Make a Sigil: The Word Sigil Method, Step by Step](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/) **Published:** November 29, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** To make a sigil, write your intention, cross out the repeated letters, and join the rest into one symbol. Here is the word sigil method, step by step. **Content:** To make a sigil, you write your intention as a short sentence, cross out the letters that repeat, and join the letters that are left into a single symbol. That is the word sigil method. You need only a pen, paper and a few quiet minutes, which is why it is where most people start. A finished sigil is small enough to carve into a candle, draw on a bay leaf, or trace on your palm before a meeting. It carries your whole intention in one shape. ## What Is a Sigil? A [sigil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigil) is a symbol made from an intention. The word comes from the Latin *sigillum*, "seal." Medieval grimoires used sigils as the signatures of spirits. The artist [Austin Osman Spare](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Osman_Spare) turned them toward personal desires in *The Book of Pleasure* (1913), condensing the letters of a wish into one glyph. Almost every word sigil made today follows his idea. ## What You Need - A short intention, written as one sentence - A pen or pencil - Paper, plus a second sheet for practice drafts ## How to Make a Word Sigil in 5 Steps ![How to make a sigil from words in five steps: write MY MONEY GROWS, cross out vowels and repeated letters to keep M Y N G R W S, draw them as one shape, simplify it, and make a clean final copy](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/how-to-make-a-sigil-word-method-steps-800x800.jpg "How to Make a Sigil From Words 5 Steps Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The example below uses "My money grows." 1. **Write your intention.** Use capital letters so each one is easy to see: MY MONEY GROWS. 2. **Cross out the repeated letters.** Keep each letter the first time it appears and strike every repeat. Many practitioners also strike the vowels, which leaves fewer letters to work with. "My money grows" without vowels or repeats becomes M Y N G R W S. 3. **Draw the letters as one shape.** Stack them, overlap them, and let lines share strokes. The M and the W can mirror each other, and the S can curl through the middle. Arrange them in whatever way looks right to you. 4. **Simplify until it no longer reads as words.** Redraw the shape a few times, dropping any stroke that does not add anything. The goal is a symbol you could not read back as letters at a glance. 5. **Make a clean final copy.** Draw the finished sigil on fresh paper, or straight onto the candle, stone or page where it will live. If you would rather let the letters find their own shape, try our free [sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/). It traces your phrase across the Witch's Wheel and draws the sigil for you. ## Tips for Writing Your Intention - **Say what you want, not what you want to avoid.** "My home is calm" gives a clearer focus than "No more fighting." - **Use the present tense.** "My money grows" reads as already happening, which many practitioners prefer to "I will have more money." - **Keep it short.** Four or five words is plenty. Long sentences use most of the alphabet, and the shape turns into a tangle. - **Use your own words.** A phrase that sounds like you is easier to hold in mind while you charge it. ## Other Ways to Make a Sigil The word method is the simplest, but it is one of several. You can trace your letters across a lettered circle with the [Witch's Wheel](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/), build a shape from a planetary [magic square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_square), or draw a picture sigil from symbols that suit your goal. Our guide to the [8 types of magickal sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/) covers each one. ## What to Do With Your Sigil Once your sigil is drawn, most practitioners charge it to set it working. Our guide on [how to charge a sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-do-you-charge-a-sigil/) walks through a simple charge with visualization and tracing. After that, put it where it can do its job. Carve it into a candle before you [dress and light it](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/), draw it on a petition paper, or trace it over a doorway with oil. [17 ways to use sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/unique-ways-to-use-sigils/) has more ideas, from bread loaves to crystal grids. For protection work, see our guide to [protection symbols and sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/). ## Sigil FAQ ### What is the easiest way to make a sigil? The word method is the easiest way to make a sigil. Write your intention, cross out the repeated letters, and combine the rest into one symbol. It needs only a pen and paper. ### Do I have to remove the vowels? No. Spare's method removes repeated letters, and many practitioners also remove vowels to make the shape simpler. Keep them if the sigil feels incomplete without them. ### Does it matter how my sigil looks? No. A sigil does not need to be neat or artistic. What matters is that it came from your intention and that you can draw it the same way each time. ### Can I make a sigil for someone else? Yes, as long as the intention is theirs to share. Many practitioners write the sigil with the other person, or ask first, so the phrase is in words they agree with. ### Should I forget my sigil after I make it? Spare taught that a sigil works best once the conscious mind lets go of the words behind it, so some people charge a sigil and then burn it or put it away. Others keep theirs in sight as a daily reminder. Both are common. ### Can I reuse the same sigil? Yes. Many practitioners keep a sigil for an ongoing intention, like protection for the home, and redraw it whenever they need it. A [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) is a good place to keep the phrase and the final drawing together. ### Can I make a sigil in another language? Yes. The word method works with any alphabet, so you can write your intention in whichever language feels most natural to you. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** sigils --- ### [Protection Symbols and Sigils: Meanings, Traditions, and How to Use Them](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) **Published:** September 11, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Norse, Celtic, Egyptian, Mediterranean, witch, and Christian protection symbols: what each one guards against, how to use it, and how to make a protection sigil. **Content:** A protection symbol is a shape people have agreed, over a very long time, to treat as a guard: something worn, hung, carved, or drawn to keep harm away from a body, a home, or a family. Every tradition on earth has at least one. Some are older than writing, and some were made up in a witch's notebook last Tuesday, and both kinds work for the same reason: a symbol is a promise you keep looking at. This page gives you the symbols that come up most, sorted by where they come from, so you know what you're wearing and whose it was first. At the end, there is a plain method for making a protection sigil that is yours alone. ## What a Protection Symbol Is and How It Works A protection symbol works by holding an intention in a shape you can see, wear, or touch, so that the intention stays present when your attention drifts. That is the whole mechanism, and it has been enough for several thousand years. Some symbols carry centuries of shared meaning, and that shared weight is part of their strength. Everyone who has ever hung a nazar over a door adds to what a nazar means. Other symbols, like a sigil you make yourself, carry only your own charge, and that is a different kind of strength: nobody else can read it, so nobody else can argue with it. A protection symbol is also not a substitute for real-world action. If someone is hurting you, the symbol is the layer you add on top of the phone call, the locked door, and the person you tell. Magic and mundane work in tandem. That has always been the rule. ## Protection Symbols at a Glance The table below lists every symbol on this page with its origin, what it is traditionally used against, and the most common way to carry it. | Symbol | Tradition | Traditionally guards against | Most common use | |---|---|---|---| | Algiz rune ᛉ | Norse, Elder Futhark | Unseen harm, bad luck, attack | Worn, carved, drawn on doorways | | Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur) | Icelandic | Fear, enemies, being overpowered | Drawn or worn before conflict | | Vegvísir | Icelandic | Getting lost, literally and otherwise | Worn or drawn for travel | | Mjölnir (Thor's hammer) | Norse | Chaos, ill will, giants | Worn as a pendant | | Bind rune for protection | Norse, modern | Whatever the runes chosen guard against | Drawn, carved, worn | | Triquetra | Celtic and Norse knotwork | Harm to body, mind, and spirit | Worn, carved, drawn | | Brigid's cross | Irish | Fire, illness, evil entering the home | Hung over the door, renewed at Imbolc | | Celtic shield knot | Celtic | Attack, ill wishes | Drawn, carved, worn | | Celtic cross | Celtic Christian | Harm in all areas | Worn, hung | | Nazar (evil eye bead) | Turkish, Greek, Middle Eastern | The evil eye, envy | Worn, hung, pinned to a baby | | Hamsa (Hand of Fatima) | Middle Eastern, Jewish, North African | The evil eye, harm of all kinds | Worn, hung at the door | | Cornicello | Italian | The evil eye, bad luck | Worn on a chain | | Cimaruta | Italian | Witchcraft against you, the evil eye | Worn, hung over a crib | | Eye of Horus (wedjat) | Egyptian | Harm, illness, the dead disturbed | Worn, painted | | Ankh ☥ | Egyptian | Death and decay | Worn | | Scarab | Egyptian | Harm in life and after it | Worn, carried | | Pentacle ⛤ | Witchcraft, Wicca | Negative energy of every kind | Worn, drawn on the altar | | Triple moon | Wicca, modern paganism | Harm to the wearer, especially women | Worn | | Hecate's wheel | Hellenic, modern paganism | Danger at crossroads and thresholds | Worn, drawn at the door | | Witch's knot | European folk magic | Harm entering a house | Drawn or carved over the door | | Hexafoil (daisy wheel) | English and European folk | Witchcraft, evil entering a building | Carved on beams, doors, hearths | | Horseshoe | European folk | Bad luck, evil at the door | Nailed over the door | | Solar cross | Pan-European | Harm from any direction | Drawn, worn | | Cross ☩ | Christian | Evil, temptation, harm | Worn, hung | | St. Benedict medal | Catholic | Evil, poison, temptation | Worn, buried at the corners of a property | | Archangel Michael | Christian, Jewish | Evil, attack, spiritual danger | Prayer card, medal, candle | | A protection sigil | Yours | Whatever you wrote it for | Drawn where you need it | ## Norse and Viking Protection Symbols and Runes The best-known Norse protection rune is Algiz ᛉ, and the best-known Norse protection symbols are the Helm of Awe, the Vegvísir, and Thor's hammer. Algiz is the one most people mean when they search for "protection rune," and it is the one to start with. **Algiz ᛉ.** Algiz is the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it looks like a Y with a stem: a vertical line with two branches rising from it. Its name means "elk," and the Anglo-Saxon rune poem describes it as a sedge that cuts anyone who grabs it, which is where the protective reading comes from: something that guards itself by being dangerous to touch. In modern rune work, Algiz is the rune of the raised hand and the warding sign. You can draw it on a doorframe with your finger, carve it into a white candle, trace it in the air over a bed, or wear it. [Algiz pieces](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/algiz-rune-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) are in the shop. **Helm of Awe (Ægishjálmur).** The Helm of Awe is eight Algiz-like arms radiating from a center point, each arm tipped with three cross-bars. It is Icelandic rather than Viking-age: the name appears in the Poetic Edda as a thing the dragon Fáfnir wore, but the drawn symbol comes from Icelandic magic books of the 1600s, where it was to be drawn on the forehead in spit or blood before facing an enemy so that they would lose their nerve. Today it is worn, tattooed, and drawn for courage and protection in confrontation. It is a symbol for going into something hard, not for hiding from it. **Vegvísir.** The Vegvísir is a wayfinding stave with eight arms and different marks at the end of each. It is also Icelandic, first recorded in an 1860 manuscript, and the note beside it says that whoever carries it will not lose their way in storms or bad weather. It has become a general symbol for not getting lost, in weather or in life. It was not carried by Vikings, whatever the tattoo shop says, and it is still a good symbol. **Mjölnir.** Thor's hammer was worn as a pendant in the Viking age, and we have the pendants to prove it. Thor was the god who stood between people and the chaos outside the wall, and his hammer on a cord meant that protection was with you. It is the one Norse symbol on this list with unbroken evidence of being worn for protection a thousand years ago. **Bind runes for protection.** A bind rune is two or more runes drawn overlapping to make one figure, and a protection bind rune usually combines Algiz with a rune for the thing you're protecting: Othala ᛟ for home and family, Thurisaz ᚦ for a thorn-hedge against attack, Tiwaz ᛏ for the courage to stand. Draw the runes sharing a stem, keep the figure simple enough to draw from memory, and it is yours. The [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) covers every protection rune, the bind rune method, and the history of the runes that hate groups have appropriated, and each rune has its own page in the [Elder Futhark series](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/). ## Celtic and Irish Protection Symbols The Celtic protection symbols people actually use are the triquetra, Brigid's cross, the shield knot, and the Celtic cross, and the oldest of these still in daily use is Brigid's cross, which Irish families still weave every February. **Triquetra.** The triquetra is three interlocking arcs forming a single unbroken line, often with a circle threaded through. It appears in Celtic and Norse metalwork from the early Middle Ages, and the Church later took it up for the Trinity. Modern witches and pagans use it for any threefold thing: body, mind, and spirit; maiden, mother, and crone; land, sea, and sky. As a protection symbol, its strength is that the line never ends, so there is no gap for harm to enter. **Brigid's cross.** A Brigid's cross is woven from rushes into a square-centered cross with four arms, and it is made on the eve of Imbolc, February 1st, the feast of Brigid, saint and goddess. It hangs over the door or in the kitchen for the year to keep fire, sickness, and evil out of the house, and the old one is burned or buried when the new one goes up. This is a living tradition in Ireland, not a revived one. **Shield knot.** The shield knot is a square knot with four looped corners, drawn in one continuous line. It is found across Celtic, Norse, and even older cultures, and it is used exactly as the name says: drawn or worn as a shield against attack and ill wishes. It is one of the easiest protection symbols to draw yourself. **Celtic cross.** The Celtic cross is a cross with a circle around the meeting of the arms. Older solar-cross meanings and Christian meanings sit inside it together, and it is worn for protection by people on both sides of that line. ## Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Protection Symbols The nazar and the hamsa are the two protection symbols people around the Mediterranean have worn for the longest, and both exist for the same job: turning away the evil eye. **Nazar (the evil eye bead).** The nazar is a blue glass eye, usually a dark blue ring around lighter blue, white, and a black center. It is Turkish and Greek by name and older than both; the belief that an envious glance can cause real harm runs through the whole Mediterranean and Middle East, and in Mexico it is *mal de ojo*, which the [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) is for. The bead works as a decoy: it stares back so the glance lands on it instead of you. It is pinned on babies, hung in doorways and cars, and worn on the wrist. The shop carries the [evil eye collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe), from a [blue bead bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/evil-eye-blue-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) to a [hanging three-eye talisman](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/evil-eye-protection-talisman?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) for the door. **Hamsa (Hand of Fatima, Hand of Miriam).** The hamsa is an open palm with the fingers together and, often, an eye in the center. The name comes from the Arabic for "five." Muslims call it the Hand of Fatima after the Prophet's daughter, Jews call it the Hand of Miriam after Moses's sister, and some Christians call it the Hand of Mary. It is one of the few symbols that genuinely belongs to several faiths at once, and it protects against everything, with the evil eye first among them. Hang it at the door or wear it. The shop's [hamsa pieces](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hamsa-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) include a [pewter pocket hamsa](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hamsa-pewter-pocket-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) for a wallet or a car. **Cornicello.** The cornicello is the Italian horn: a small twisted horn, traditionally red coral or gold, worn on a chain. It guards against the evil eye and bad luck, and it is older than Christianity in Italy. If your grandfather wore one, that is why. **Cimaruta.** The cimaruta is a silver charm shaped like a sprig of rue with small charms hanging from its branches: a hand, a key, a moon, a flower, a fish. It is from southern Italy, and it was hung over cribs to protect infants from witchcraft and the evil eye. Rue itself is a protection herb across the Mediterranean, and the [Florida Water page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) covers the cleansing side of the same tradition. ## Egyptian Protection Symbols The Egyptian protection symbols still in use are the Eye of Horus, the ankh, and the scarab, and the Eye of Horus is the one Egyptians themselves used most for protection. **Eye of Horus (wedjat).** The wedjat is a stylized human eye with a falcon's cheek marking curling below it. In the myth, Horus lost the eye fighting Set and it was restored whole, so the symbol means restoration, wholeness, and watchfulness. Egyptians painted it on the prows of boats, carved it on tombs, and wore it as an amulet for thousands of years. Worn today, it says two things at once: that you are watched over, and that what was broken can be made whole again. **Ankh ☥.** The ankh is a cross with a loop at the top, and it means life. Gods hold it to the noses of kings in the wall carvings. As a protection symbol it guards the thing it names: it is worn against death, decay, and everything that drains life out of a person. **Scarab.** The scarab beetle rolls the sun across the sky each morning in Egyptian thought, so it stands for rebirth and for coming safely through the dark. Scarab amulets were placed over the heart of the dead and worn by the living for the same reason: to come through. ## Witch, Wiccan, and Pagan Protection Symbols The witch's protection symbols are the pentacle, the triple moon, Hecate's wheel, the witch's knot, and the cast circle, and the pentacle is the one most witches wear every day. **Pentacle ⛤.** A pentacle is a five-pointed star drawn in one unbroken line, inside a circle. The points stand for earth, air, fire, water, and spirit, and the circle binds them into one whole with no gap. It is the witch's signature and the witch's shield in the same shape. Wear it, draw it on the altar, trace it over a door with salt water, or carve it into a candle. The shop's [pentacle collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pentacle-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) runs from a [pewter pocket pentagram](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentagram-pocket-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) to the [Pentacle Protection jar candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentacle-protection-aromatic-jar-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe), which is dressed with a protective herb blend. **Triple moon.** The triple moon is a waxing crescent, a full circle, and a waning crescent side by side. It is the Goddess in three phases, and it is worn as her watchfulness over the wearer. It is a modern symbol, from the twentieth century, and it is no less a protection for that. **Hecate's wheel (strophalos).** Hecate's wheel is a circle with a three-armed spiral or labyrinth inside it. Hecate is the Greek goddess of crossroads, thresholds, and the dark road, and her wheel is drawn or worn for protection at exactly those places: doors, changes, the middle of the night. Draw it at the threshold on the dark moon. **Witch's knot.** The witch's knot is four loops in an endless line, drawn in a single stroke. In European folk magic it was carved or chalked over doors to stop harm coming in. It is also drawn to bind: a knot holds. **The circle.** The oldest protection symbol of all is a circle drawn around the thing you're protecting. Every witch casts one before working. It doesn't need to be beautiful. It needs to be closed. ## Folk and Household Protection Marks The protection marks ordinary households used for centuries are the hexafoil, the horseshoe, the witch's knot, and Brigid's cross, and the hexafoil is the one you can still find carved into old barns and church doorways across England. **Hexafoil (daisy wheel).** A hexafoil is a six-petaled flower drawn with a compass inside a circle, made by swinging arcs from six points on the rim. From the 1500s into the 1800s, English builders and farmers scratched them onto door frames, hearths, window sills, and the beams over beds and animal stalls, wherever evil might come in. They were called witch marks, and they were put there to keep witches out, which makes it a funny one for a witch to draw. Draw it anyway. A shape that kept a whole country's barns safe for three hundred years has earned its place, and every witch I know is on the side of the barn. **Horseshoe.** The horseshoe is nailed over the door, and it works for two reasons: iron, which folk tradition holds that spirits and the fair folk can't cross, and the crescent shape, which is the moon's. Points up to hold luck in, or points down to pour protection over everyone who walks under it. Both are traditional, and families argue about it. **Solar cross.** The solar cross is an equal-armed cross inside a circle, and it is one of the oldest marks humans have made. It stands for the four directions and the turning year, and it protects from every direction at once. ## Christian and Catholic Protection Symbols The Christian protection symbols people actually wear are the cross, the St. Benedict medal, and the medal of St. Michael, and the St. Benedict medal is the one with a full exorcism written on it. **The cross ☩.** The cross carries two thousand years of accumulated protection, and you don't have to be Christian to feel the weight of that. Wear it, hang it, or trace it in the air. The [crosses collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crosses?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) includes plain and Celtic forms. **St. Benedict medal.** The St. Benedict medal carries a cross on the back with the initials of a Latin prayer around it, ending in *Vade retro Satana*: "Get behind me, Satan." Catholics wear it against evil and temptation, bury it at the four corners of a property, and put it in the foundations of houses. It is the most heavily worded protection symbol on this list. **Archangel Michael.** Michael is the warrior angel who threw the adversary out of heaven, and he is called on for protection in Christian, Jewish, and folk practice alike. A medal, a prayer card, or an angel candle from the shop's [angel collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/angel?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) invites him in. Ask him for something specific. Angels answer specifics. ## Protection Sigils: How to Make One of Your Own ![Protection sigil for the home made from the letters T, H, S, P, R, C, and D, with a C drawn as an arc around them like a shield](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/protection-sigil-this-house-is-protected-800x800.jpg "Protection Sigil This House Is Protected Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")A sigil is a symbol you make yourself by compressing a written intention into a single shape, and a protection sigil is one whose intention is safety. Unlike the inherited symbols above, a sigil carries only your own meaning. Nobody else can read it, so nobody can argue with it, doubt it, or turn it. A sigil for protection can guard a home, a person, a car, or anything else you name in the intention. ### How to Make a Protection Sigil ![How to make a protection sigil in four steps: write THIS HOUSE IS PROTECTED, cross out vowels and repeated letters, keep T H S P R C D, and join them into one shape](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/how-to-make-a-protection-sigil-steps-800x800.jpg "How to Make a Protection Sigil Step by Step Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")To make a protection sigil, you write your intention as a short sentence, strike out the repeated letters, and combine the letters that remain into one glyph. 1. **Write the intention in the present tense**, short and plain. *I am safe. This house is protected. My child is guarded.* Keep it to one line. 2. **Cross out the vowels**, then cross out any consonant that appears more than once, keeping its first appearance. *THIS HOUSE IS PROTECTED* leaves you with T, H, S, P, R, C, D. 3. **Arrange the remaining letters into one shape.** Overlap them, stack them, turn them sideways, and let them lose their letter-ness. Simplify until you like the look of it and could draw it again from memory. 4. **Charge it.** Charging a sigil means pushing a moment of real focus into it. Hold the drawing, breathe until your attention narrows to the shape, and say the intention once out loud. Some practitioners charge a sigil by staring at it until it blurs, some by drawing it while the candle burns, some in the last moment before sleep. Pick the one that gets you to the narrow place and stop there. 5. **Put it where the protection is needed.** The sigil goes on the thing or the threshold: the underside of the doormat, the inside of the window frame, the back of a pendant, the sole of a shoe, the last page of a journal. Draw it in ink, carve it in a candle, or trace it invisibly with your finger or a drop of oil. It does not need to be seen to work. You can also build a protection sigil on the Witch's Wheel, where each letter has its own fixed spot and the line runs from letter to letter. Our free [sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/) draws one from any phrase you type, such as "This house is protected." The shop's [chime candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=6-protection-symbols-safe) are the usual carrying surface for a carved sigil, and the full word-sigil walkthrough is in the [sigil how-to](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/). ### How to Charge or Activate a Protection Sigil To charge a sigil, you focus on it hard for a short time while holding the intention, and to activate it, you place it where it will do its work. Charging is the moment of attention; activating is the placement. Some practitioners add a third step, forgetting: once the sigil is placed, they stop thinking about it so the conscious mind can't pick at it. That step is optional and, for protection work, I skip it. I want to remember where my guards are. Recharge a sigil whenever it feels faded, and many people do it on the full moon. Redraw it entirely if the thing it protects changes. ## How to Use Any Protection Symbol To use a protection symbol, you choose it, charge it once with your intention, put it where the protection is needed, and renew it when it feels faded. That is the same four steps whether it is a rune, a hamsa, or a sigil you drew this morning. - **Choose the one that fits the danger.** A nazar for envy. Algiz for unseen harm. Brigid's cross for the house. Michael for something that frightens you. - **Charge it once.** Hold it, name what it is for, and see it doing the job. Thirty seconds of real attention is enough. - **Place it.** Wear it, hang it at the threshold, carve it in the candle, draw it under the mat. - **Renew it.** On the full moon, on the sabbat that matches it, or when you notice it has gone quiet. ## Egg Cleanse, Salt, and Symbols Together A protection symbol holds the line, and cleansing clears what has already crossed it, so the two are used together. If something has already gotten in, do the [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) first, lay [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) at the thresholds, and then put the symbol up. Symbol first and cleanse second is like locking the door with the intruder inside. ## Protection Symbols FAQ ### What Is the Most Powerful Protection Symbol? The most powerful protection symbol is the one you believe in and keep in front of you. A hamsa, a pentacle, and a sigil you drew yourself are equal in the hands of someone who means them. If you want a place to start, Algiz and the hamsa are the two broadest guards on this list. ### What Is a Symbol of Protection? A symbol of protection is a shape that people wear, hang, draw, or carve to keep harm away from a person, a home, or a family. The nazar, the hamsa, the pentacle, Algiz, and the cross are the ones most people recognize. ### What Is the Rune for Protection? The rune for protection is Algiz ᛉ, the fifteenth rune of the Elder Futhark, drawn as a vertical line with two branches rising from it. For a stronger working, combine it with Othala for home or Tiwaz for courage in a bind rune. ### What Is the Viking Symbol for Protection? The Viking-age symbol for protection was Thor's hammer, Mjölnir, worn as a pendant. The Helm of Awe and Vegvísir are Icelandic and come from later magic books, and they are still used for protection today. ### What Is the Celtic Symbol for Protection? The Celtic symbols for protection are the triquetra, the shield knot, and Brigid's cross. Brigid's cross is the one still made and hung every year in Irish homes. ### What Is the Egyptian Symbol of Protection? The Egyptian symbol of protection is the Eye of Horus, the wedjat, which was painted on boats and worn as an amulet for thousands of years. The ankh and the scarab are also worn for protection. ### What Is the Symbol for Protection of Family? The symbols most used for protecting a family are Brigid's cross over the door, a hamsa at the entrance, the Othala rune ᛟ for home and kin, and a horseshoe over the threshold. A house sigil written for the whole family works as well as any of them. ### What Is the Difference Between a Protection Symbol and a Protection Sigil? A protection symbol is an inherited shape that carries centuries of shared meaning, and a protection sigil is a shape you make yourself from your own written intention. The symbol borrows everyone's belief; the sigil uses only yours. ### How Do You Activate a Protection Symbol? You activate a protection symbol by charging it with a short moment of focused intention, saying what it is for out loud, and placing it where the protection is needed. Renew the charge on the full moon or whenever it feels faded. ### Can You Wear Protection Symbols From Other Cultures? You can wear open symbols like the nazar, the hamsa, the pentacle, the cross, and the runes, which have been shared across cultures for a very long time. Symbols from closed traditions, including many Indigenous ones, are best learned from people who practice within those traditions, and that is why this page doesn't list them. If one of those traditions is calling you, go to its keepers and ask. ### Are Protection Symbols Good Tattoos? Protection symbols are among the oldest tattoos there are, and the ones people choose most are Algiz, the Helm of Awe, the Vegvísir, the pentacle, the triquetra, and the Eye of Horus. Know what the symbol meant before it was yours, and for anything from a closed tradition, learn it from someone inside that tradition before it goes on your skin. ### Which Symbols Are for Protection and Healing Together? The Eye of Horus is the symbol for protection and healing together, because its story is a wound made whole. The ankh, for life, and the hamsa, for well-being, are the other two people pair with it. ### Which Symbols Are for Protection and Strength? The symbols for protection and strength are the Helm of Awe, Thor's hammer, and the Tiwaz rune ᛏ, all of which are for facing something rather than hiding from it. Pick one symbol from this page, charge it tonight, and put it where it belongs. Then go about your week and let it keep watch. That is all any of these were ever asked to do. For the full set of witch symbols beyond protection, the pentacle, the triple moon, the triquetra, and thirty more, see our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/). **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** symbols --- ### [How Do You Charge a Sigil?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-do-you-charge-a-sigil/) **Published:** November 29, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [You’ve created a sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/), and it looks fantastic! However, the next step has you baffled. “Charge your sigil.” What does that even mean? Do you have to charge your new symbol for it to work? Long story short: Charging a sigil is just as important as creating the sigil. ## What does charging a sigil mean? In the magickal world of manifestation, intention drives everything. Your powerful mindset influences the forces around you and pushes the cosmos into action. Anything done in addition to your powerful mindset makes your intention stronger. This is where sigils come in. Sigils are a great way to supplement your manifestation mindset and amplify your personal power. Not only do you have your visualizations working towards your goal, but you’ll also have a powerful talisman adding more good vibes to your endgame. The act of charging a sigil is the act of empowering your handcrafted logo with the same vibes as your mindset. When you charge a sigil, you’re telling any energy that comes in contact with your sigil to be put toward your goal. In some cases, you can think of a sigil as a magickal battery charger that charges more energy towards your goal. When you charge an item, especially a sigil, you’re confirming what you’ve told it to do. ## How do you charge a sigil? Charging a sigil is actually very easy. For the simplest sigil charge, follow these steps. 1. **Visualize:** Close your eyes. Take a moment and see yourself as having obtained what you want to manifest. Feel it with all of your senses and emotions, and know that you’ve received it. 2. **Inscribe:** Draw or carve your sigil onto the item you want to place it on. If you have not made one yet, our free [sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/) draws a sigil from any phrase. 3. **Visualize:** Place your hands over the sigil you’ve just drawn, and repeat step 1. 4. **Recall:** Slowly trace your finger over the sigil, and visualize light leaving your finger and filling the lines of the sigil. 5. **Recite:** As you trace certain symbols or letters, recite what that part of the sigil is for. 6. **Visualize + Seal:** Repeat step 1, and when you feel overwhelmed by the excitement of your goal, open your eyes and say, “So mote it be./Ase./Amen./It is done.” Now, your sigil is charged! You can wear it, light the candle, or use it in whatever way you wish! *Copyright 2018 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** sigils --- ### [17 Ways to Use Sigils to Manifest Your Goals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/unique-ways-to-use-sigils/) **Published:** November 29, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Sigils are pictorial representations of your intention that help you focus and manifest your goals. We know the different types of sigils, we know how to make word sigils, but do we know what we can use them for? What can we use sigils on? The short answer is: you can use a sigil on anything.## How do I use a sigil? What can I add a sigil to? Luckily, the usable locations of sigils are as endless as the creativity that goes into making them! Magickal sigils can be carved into things, drawn on other things, or cooked into things! If you need a sigil to start with, our free [sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/) draws one from any phrase on the Witch's Wheel. So, in this article, we’ll cover 17 ways to use sigils for manifesting your goals.## 17 Ways to Use Sigils to Manifest Your Goals 1. Draw sigils onto your intention, petition, or spell papers before burning them. 2. Carve your new magickal symbol into a candle before lighting it. 3. Arrange your [mala beads](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mala-beads?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=unique-ways-to-use-sigils) into the pattern of your sigil before beginning your meditation. 4. When cooking, stir or mix your food by tracing the sigil into the bowl or pot with your utensils. 5. Get a tattoo of your most used magickal symbol. 6. When adding cream and sugar to coffee or tea, stir it together by tracing your personal magickal symbol with your spoon. 7. When applying makeup, draw your sigil with your foundation before blending it into your skin. 8. When applying lotion, moisturizer, or sunblock, draw your sigil with the lotion before rubbing it into your skin. 9. Create a crystal grid by placing crystals in the layout of your sigil. 10. Draw your sigil over your third eye before beginning a meditation. 11. Draw healing sigils on your hands before doing any healing work. 12. Carve protection sigils into the door and window frames of your home. 13. Draw protection sigils on four rocks and bury them in the four corners of your yard. 14. Create magickal jewelry by drawing your sigil onto a blank piece of or carving it into your jewelry. 15. Eat the power of your sigil by drawing it on your food with condiments. 16. Tape a drawing of your sigil to the bottom of your water bottle to charge the water you drink. 17. When baking bread, cut your sigil into the top of the loaf. Have other ideas? Let us know in the comments, below! *Copyright 2018 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** sigils --- ### [Moon Water: What It Is, How to Make It, and What to Do With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Stephanie Rivera **Excerpt:** Moon water is water left out under the moon to soak up its light and your intention. Here is how to make it, which phase to use, when to skip a night, what to do with it, and how to keep it. **Content:** Moon water is ordinary water that has been left out under the moon, usually overnight and usually at the full moon, so that it takes on the moon's light and the intention you set when you poured it. Witches use it the way other traditions use blessed water: to cleanse tools and rooms, to add to baths and floor washes, to anoint candles, to water plants, and, when it is made safely, to drink. It costs nothing, it takes five minutes of work and one clear night, and it is one of the first things most people learn to make. This page covers what moon water is and where the idea comes from, which moon phase to use, the nights when it is better to skip, the step-by-step method, what to do with it once you have it, whether you can drink it, and how to store it. - [What Is Moon Water?](#what-is) - [Where the Idea of Moon Water Comes From](#history) - [Full Moon Water, New Moon Water, and the Phases Between](#phases) - [When Not to Make Moon Water](#when-not) - [What You Need](#supplies) - [How to Make Moon Water, Step by Step](#steps) - [Words to Say Over Moon Water](#words) - [What to Do With Moon Water](#uses) - [Can You Drink Moon Water?](#drinking) - [How to Store Moon Water](#storage) - [Moon Water FAQ](#faq) ## What Is Moon Water? Moon water is water that has been set out under the moon with an intention, and its purpose is to carry that intention into whatever you use the water for afterward. There is nothing chemically different about it the next morning. What changes is that you have made a plain jar of water into a tool: you chose the night, you spoke over it, and you decided what it was for. When you later add it to a bath or wipe down an altar with it, you are bringing that decision back into the room. Most moon water is made at the full moon, because the full moon is the traditional peak of the lunar cycle and the easiest night to feel the pull of the practice. But you can make it at any phase, and the phase changes what the water is for. Full moon water is the all-purpose version; new moon water is for beginnings; the phases between have their own jobs, covered below. If you have ever read that the moon controls the tides and thought that the same pull must do something to a jar of water, you are in good company, and it is worth being honest about it. The moon's [tidal force](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidal_force) acts on the whole ocean; it does not measurably do anything to a jar. Moon water works the way a candle or a written petition works: as a focus for attention and a marker of intention. That is not a smaller thing than chemistry. It is a different thing. ## Where the Idea of Moon Water Comes From Moon water comes from two very old ideas that modern witchcraft put together: that the moon is a living power worth working with, and that water can be blessed and set apart for sacred use. Neither idea needs a footnote to feel true, but both have long histories. The first is [lunar worship](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_deity). Nearly every ancient culture personified the moon and kept a calendar by it; the Greek [Selene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selene) drove the moon across the sky in a chariot, and [Hecate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate), goddess of crossroads and witchcraft, took on lunar associations that modern witches still lean on. The [lunar month](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_month) is the oldest unit of time longer than a day that humans agreed on. Folk belief that the moon affects sleep, mood, births, and crops, what researchers call the [lunar effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_effect), is found on every continent, whether or not it survives a controlled study. The second is blessed water. [Holy water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_water) in Christianity, the [lustration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lustration) rites of Greece and Rome, and the broad family of [ritual purification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual_purification) practices in Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Shinto all rest on the same move: take water, set it apart with words and gesture, and use it to make people, places, and objects clean in a way that soap cannot reach. Moon water is a witch's version of that move, with the moon standing in for the priest. The specific practice of leaving a jar out under the full moon is modern. It grew up with twentieth-century Wicca and eclectic witchcraft, spread through the books of the 1990s and 2000s, and went everywhere on social media in the 2010s. That does not make it less real. It makes it yours to shape. ## Full Moon Water, New Moon Water, and the Phases Between Full moon water is for charging, cleansing, and anything you want at full strength, and new moon water is for beginnings and quiet intention-setting; the phases in between narrow the purpose further. Here is how the cycle maps onto the jar: | Phase | What the Water Is For | Notes | |---|---|---| | [New moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_moon) (dark moon) | New moon water is for beginnings: a new project, a new habit, a fresh start after a hard month, and for quiet inner work like shadow work and rest. | There is no visible moon, so the jar sits in the dark. Some witches skip the dark moon and make it a day or two later at the first crescent. Both are common. | | Waxing crescent to first quarter | Waxing moon water is for growth and drawing things toward you: money, opportunities, courage, momentum on something already begun. | Good for watering plants and for the "grow" side of any spell. | | Waxing gibbous | Waxing gibbous water is for refining and pushing through the last stretch of a goal. | Useful the week before a deadline or a hard conversation. | | [Full moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_moon) | Full moon water is the all-purpose version: cleansing, charging tools, ritual baths, blessing, and manifesting. | This is the default. If you only make moon water once a month, make it now, and see our list of [things to do during a full moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/) for what else the night is good for. | | Waning gibbous to last quarter | Waning moon water is for releasing, banishing, and letting go: ending a habit, cutting a cord, clearing a room after an argument. | Pair it with [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) for a floor wash that clears a space. | | Waning crescent (balsamic) | Waning crescent water is for rest, endings, and protection while you regroup. | Some witches use it only for cleansing and never for drinking, on the theory that you do not want to take "release" into the body. | The full and new moons also carry the sign the moon is in that night, and many witches label the jar with it. A full moon in Cancer makes water that feels right for home and family work; a full moon in Scorpio suits shadow work and transformation; a new moon in Virgo suits organizing and health routines. Our page on [how to use the moon phases for spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) goes deeper on timing, and the [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) tells you tonight's phase and sign. Special moons are worth a label of their own. A [blue moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_moon) (the second full moon in a calendar month) is treated as a rare, extra-potent night for wishes. A [supermoon](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/), when the full moon is closest to Earth, is the same. The harvest moon in September or October is traditional for gratitude and abundance water. ## When Not to Make Moon Water Most witches skip making moon water during a lunar eclipse, and many also skip it when the moon is void-of-course, when they are sick or upset, and when the weather will not let the jar sit out safely. None of these are laws; they are the working rules that have settled in over the last few decades, and it helps to know the reasoning so you can decide for yourself. - **Lunar eclipses.** A [lunar eclipse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_eclipse) happens at a full moon when the Earth's shadow crosses the moon, and the widespread rule is not to make moon water that night. The reasoning is that eclipse energy is chaotic and about endings, and you do not want to bottle it. A minority of witches make eclipse water on purpose for banishing and shadow work and label it clearly. If you are new, skip it; if you are experienced and want it, know what it is for. - **Void-of-course moon.** In astrology, the moon is void-of-course during the hours after it makes its last major aspect in one sign and before it enters the next. The tradition says things started during a void moon "come to nothing," so witches who work with astrology avoid starting the jar then. If you do not follow astrology, ignore this one entirely. It is a timing refinement, not a foundation. - **When you are sick, exhausted, or furious.** Moon water carries the state you were in when you made it. A jar poured in a bad mood is a jar you will not want to drink from or wash with later. Wait a night, or make it and label it "banishing." - **When the weather will ruin it.** A glass jar left out in freezing temperatures can crack as the water expands. Heavy rain will dilute an open bowl and fill it with debris. A windy night knocks jars over. Use a windowsill instead; see the FAQ on whether glass gets in the way. - **When you cannot keep it clean.** If the only spot you have is where pets, birds, or insects can reach the water, do not make drinking water there. Make it covered, or make it for cleansing only. Cloudy nights are fine. The moon is still up there, and the water is about intention, not photons. Waning moons are fine too, as long as you make the water for waning-moon purposes. ## What You Need for Moon Water You need a clean glass container, water, and a place where moonlight lands, and everything else on this list is a choice. Here is the full kit: - **A glass jar or bottle with a lid.** Mason jars are the standard. Glass, not plastic, because glass does not hold flavors or leach, and because it looks like what it is. Use a lid if you plan to drink the water. An open bowl is traditional and fine for cleansing water. - **Water.** Filtered, spring, or bottled water if you will drink it. Tap water is fine for cleansing water and for plants. Rain water and stream water are lovely for spell work and off-limits for drinking unless boiled first. - **A white candle.** Lit while you pour and speak over the water. White stands for the moon, purity, and any intention at all; our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white) explains why, and [white candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-full-moon-water) are the one color worth keeping a box of. - **Salt.** A pinch for purification, added to cleansing water only. Skip it in water you plan to drink or give to plants. - **Herbs and petals, optional.** [Rose petals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pink-rose-petals-rosa-gallica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-full-moon-water) for love and self-love, [lavender](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lavender-flowers-whole-lavandula-angustifolia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-full-moon-water) for peace and intuition, rosemary for cleansing and memory, mint for money. Add them to cleansing and bath water. For drinking water, add them only if they are food-grade and only if you will drink the water within a day or two; herbs in water go off fast. - **Crystals, optional, beside the jar.** Set [clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/), [moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-full-moon-water), or [selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-full-moon-water) next to the jar, not in it. [Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) dissolves in water, malachite and [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) leach compounds you do not want to drink, and even "safe" stones carry dust and polish. Beside the jar does the same work with no risk. - **A label and a pen.** Date, phase, sign, and purpose. A month from now you will not remember which jar was which. - **A mirror, optional.** Set the jar on a small mirror to double the moonlight. Old folk touch, nice to look at, entirely optional. ## How to Make Moon Water, Step by Step Making moon water takes five minutes at dusk and two minutes at dawn, and the whole ritual is below: 1. **Check the moon.** Confirm tonight's phase and sign on the [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/), and confirm it is not a lunar eclipse. Decide what the water is for before you touch the jar. 2. **Wash the jar.** Hot water and soap, rinsed well, no residue. If the water is for drinking, dry the jar with a clean towel or let it air-dry upside down. 3. **Fill it.** Filtered or spring water for drinking; tap or rain water for cleansing and plants. Leave an inch of space at the top. 4. **Add what belongs.** A pinch of salt for cleansing water. Petals or herbs for bath and spell water. Nothing at all for drinking water unless it is food-grade and you will drink it within two days. Crystals go beside the jar, never in it. 5. **Light the white candle and speak over the water.** Hold the jar or rest your hands on it and say what the water is for out loud. Use the charge in [Words to Say](#words) or your own. Keep it to a few sentences; the moon is doing the long part. 6. **Set it under the moon.** Outdoors on a table, a step, or the ground where moonlight actually falls, or on a windowsill that faces the moon. Put the lid on if the water is for drinking. Leave it open if it is for cleansing and the night is dry and still. 7. **Leave it overnight.** The traditional minimum is until the moon sets or until you go to bed. Overnight is standard. An hour under the moon is enough if that is all the night allows. 8. **Bring it in before sunrise.** Most witches collect the jar before the sun touches it, on the belief that sun energy overrides moon energy. It also keeps a clear jar of water from acting as a lens in morning sun, which can scorch a wooden table or dry grass. 9. **Label it.** Date, phase, sign, purpose. "Full Moon in Pisces, Sept 2026, cleansing." 10. **Store it.** Lid on, cool and dark. See [How to Store Moon Water](#storage) for how long it keeps. ## Words to Say Over Moon Water Say one short charge over the jar while the candle burns, and keep it plain, because the water does not need convincing. Here is one you can use or adapt: > Water of the earth, light of the moon, > hold what I ask and give it back to me. > I make this water for \[cleansing / new beginnings / love / release\]. > Take the moon's light tonight, and keep it. For a full moon, some witches add the name of the moon, "Harvest Moon" or "Wolf Moon," from the [full moon names](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/). For a new moon, a single sentence is enough: > This is the beginning. I set it here. And when you collect the jar in the morning, a closing line marks it done: > Charged and kept. Thank you. You do not have to speak aloud. A written intention on the label does the same job, and so does silence with your hands on the glass. ## What to Do With Moon Water Moon water goes into anything you want to carry the moon's intention: cleansing, baths, floor washes, anointing, plants, offerings, and drinking. The most common uses, with specifics: - **Cleanse altar tools and crystals.** Wipe your athame, wand, and altar surface with a cloth dampened in full moon water at each full moon. For crystals, sprinkle a few drops or wipe; do not soak porous or soft stones (selenite, malachite, calcite, pyrite, hematite) because water damages them. - **Add it to a ritual bath.** Pour a cup into the bath along with a handful of sea salt and a few rose petals. Our [aura cleansing bath ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) gives the full method. Use cleansing-purpose water for cleansing baths and love-purpose water for self-love baths. - **Make a floor wash.** Add a cup of moon water to a bucket of mop water, with a splash of [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) for a fresh, clearing scent. Mop from the back of the house toward the front door to move stale energy out. Waning moon water is best for this. - **Fill a spray bottle.** Moon water with a sprig of rosemary or a few drops of lavender oil makes a room and linen spray for clearing a space before ritual, before sleep, or after an argument. Shake before each use and remake it every two weeks. - **Anoint candles and yourself.** Dab full moon water on a candle before lighting it for any full moon spell, such as the [full moon self-love spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/) or the [silver coin money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell/), or on your wrists and the back of your neck before meditation or divination. - **Water plants.** Waxing or full moon water for houseplants and the garden is the gentlest use there is, and it pairs with [moon phase gardening](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/moon-phase-gardening-a-calendar/). Skip salted water for plants. - **Use it for manifesting.** Write the intention on the label, drink a sip of drinking-grade water each morning while you picture the outcome, or use it to water a plant that stands for the goal. The water is a daily reminder; the picturing is the work. - **Leave it as an offering.** A small bowl of full moon water on the altar for a lunar deity, an ancestor, or the spirits of the house. Change it at each full moon and pour the old water onto the earth. - **Bless a threshold.** A few drops on the front doorstep, or a line of it across the threshold, at the new moon for a fresh start or at the full moon for protection. - **Drink it.** Covered, potable, unsalted, un-herbed or food-grade only. Details in the next section. ## Can You Drink Moon Water? Yes, you can drink moon water if it was made with drinkable water in a clean, lidded container and nothing was added to it that you would not put in a glass of water anyway. The moon does not make water unsafe. What makes water unsafe is what gets into it, so the rules are practical: - **Start with potable water.** Filtered, spring, or bottled. Tap water is fine if your tap water is fine. Never drink rain, stream, pond, or dew water without boiling it first. - **Keep the lid on.** An open jar outdoors overnight collects insects, pollen, dust, bird droppings, and curious cats. Moonlight goes through glass. Put the lid on. - **No salt, no crystals, no non-food herbs.** Salt makes it undrinkable in any real quantity. Crystals belong beside the jar (see [What You Need](#supplies)). Only add herbs that are sold as food or tea, and drink that water within two days. - **Drink it within a few days.** Plain, lidded moon water is just water and keeps as long as any stored water, but the point of drinking it is the intention, and intention fades from memory. A week is plenty. Herb-infused water goes in the refrigerator and is used or discarded within two days. - **If it looks or smells off, pour it on the earth.** Cloudy water, floating specks, or a sour smell mean it is cleansing water now, or garden water, not drinking water. Drinking moon water is a way of taking an intention into the body and marking a small daily practice. It is not a supplement and it does not treat anything; the water is the same water it was, and the practice is the point. ## How to Store Moon Water Store moon water in a sealed glass jar in a cool, dark place, labeled with its date and purpose, and use it within a lunar month. Here is the reasoning: - **Sealed glass.** A lid keeps dust and evaporation out and keeps the water from picking up smells. Glass over plastic. - **Cool and dark.** A cupboard or a shelf away from windows. Many witches keep moon water out of direct sunlight on principle, and a jar of water in a sunny window can also act as a lens and start a fire on a wooden sill. That is a real hazard with clear jars of water, not a superstition. - **Refrigerate anything with herbs.** Petals and leaves in water start to break down within a day or two at room temperature. Refrigerate, and use within two days or pour it out. - **Use it within a month.** Plain moon water does not spoil quickly, but the custom is to use each month's water before the next full moon and make a fresh jar. Pour any leftover onto the earth or into a plant, with a word of thanks. - **Label everything.** Phase, sign, date, purpose. Unlabeled jars turn into mystery water within a week, and mystery water is cleansing water by default. - **Keep it away from the altar's black-salt dish.** Moisture cakes the salt. ## Moon Water FAQ ### What is moon water? Moon water is water that has been left out under the moon, usually overnight at the full moon, with a spoken or written intention. Witches use it for cleansing, ritual baths, floor washes, anointing, plants, and, when it is made with clean drinkable water in a lidded jar, for drinking. ### How do you make moon water? Fill a clean glass jar with water, add a pinch of salt (for cleansing water only), light a white candle, say what the water is for, and set the jar outside or on a windowsill under the moon. Leave it overnight, bring it in before sunrise, label it with the date and phase, and store it sealed in a cool, dark place. ### What does moon water do? Moon water carries an intention into whatever you use it for. It cleanses tools and rooms, charges a bath or a floor wash, anoints candles for spellwork, feeds plants, and serves as an offering. It does not change chemically under the moon; its power is the focus and intention you give it. ### Can you drink moon water? Yes, if it was made with filtered, spring, or bottled water in a clean jar with the lid on, and nothing was added except food-grade herbs. Do not drink water that sat open outdoors, water with salt or crystals in it, or rain, stream, or dew water that has not been boiled. ### Is moon water witchcraft? Moon water is a witchcraft practice, and it is also used by people who would not call themselves witches. Blessing water for sacred use is found in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Shinto, and working with the moon is older than any of them. If you make moon water, you are doing a small, old, and widely shared thing. ### When should you not make moon water? Most witches skip lunar eclipses, because eclipse energy is considered chaotic and about endings. Many also skip the void-of-course moon if they follow astrology, nights when they are sick or angry, and nights when freezing weather or rain would damage the jar. Cloudy nights are fine. ### What is the difference between full moon water and new moon water? Full moon water is the all-purpose version, used for cleansing, charging, baths, and manifesting at full strength. New moon water is for beginnings, quiet intention-setting, and inner work, and it is made in the dark because there is no visible moon that night. ### How do you store moon water? In a sealed glass jar, labeled with the date, phase, and purpose, in a cool, dark cupboard. Use plain moon water within a lunar month and refrigerate any water with herbs in it, using it within two days. ### Does moon water have to be made at a full moon? No. The full moon is the traditional and most common night, but every phase makes usable water with a different purpose: waxing for growth, waning for release, new for beginnings. ### Can you make moon water through a window? Yes. Moonlight passes through glass, and a windowsill facing the moon works. It also keeps the jar safe from weather and animals, which makes it the better choice for drinking water. ### Does it work if the night is cloudy? Yes. The moon is still in the sky whether or not you can see it, and the water is charged by the phase and your intention, not by visible light. Make it as usual and label it as usual. ### Can I use tap water for moon water? Yes for cleansing water, plants, and floor washes. For drinking, use filtered, spring, or bottled water unless your tap water is water you already drink. If you track your cycles, note the moon water on the full moon row of a [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/); our guide includes a free printable page. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [DIY Basic Bath Salt Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/diy-basic-bath-salt-recipe/) **Published:** May 7, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Aromatherapy, pure relaxation, all the elements? What else could a Witch ask for? Perhaps magick-infused bath salts made by the most powerful Witch ever? (psst: That’s YOU!) If we know our Witches, we know that they’re crafty. They like making everything by hand. Why? Because the magick contained within these tools, powders, and salts is much more powerful when we’ve dedicated time to them! So, why stop at creating your altar tools? Let’s make some magickal bath salts! Today, we’ll share a basic bath salt recipe with you! From here, you can add your own essential oils for your own bath time spells!## Basic Bath Salt Recipe ## Ingredients - 2 cups Epsom salt, for purification - ½ cup baking soda, for aura cleansing - 3 to 6 drops of essential oil, blended into 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba (optional) - 1 resealable storage bag ## Directions 1. If you are using essential oil, stir the drops into the carrier oil in a small dish first. 2. Add the salt, the baking soda, and the blended oil to the bag, and state your intention for each one as you add it. 3. Seal the bag and shake it well while you picture your intention. 4. Pour the salts into the tub under warm running water and swish the water to dissolve them. 5. Save the bag for your next spiritual bath. ## A Note on Essential Oils Essential oils don't mix into bathwater. They float on top in concentrated drops, which is why they go into a carrier oil first. Leave out hot oils such as cinnamon, clove, oregano, and thyme, which irritate skin even when diluted, and test any new oil on the inside of your wrist before you bathe with it. The carrier oil makes the tub slippery, so step out carefully. Our [essential oil dilution guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) covers safe amounts, and our [spiritual bath guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) has recipes for cleansing, protection, love, and money. ### What are your favorite bath salt essential oil blends? Comment below! *Copyright 2018 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [Angel Numbers: What To Do When You See Repeating Numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/repeating-numbers-meaning/) **Published:** July 14, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Numbers have, throughout the past, held a special place amongst cultures, religions, and nations. 7 is one of the most sanctified numbers in the Holy Bible, 666 is 'the number of the beast', and 13 is deemed by many to be a ‘jinx’. Each number carries a specific meaning in varied settings, but what significance do numbers take on when you start noticing them everywhere? You know the pattern - you check your phone for new messages, wake up in the middle of the night to go to the toilet, glance at a random license plate while waiting at a traffic light - and there it is, the same number(s), again and again. Sure, there are 10 digits, and seeing repeating numbers doesn't really beat the odds. Moreover, numbers are omnipresent, but those we repeatedly see become so ingrained that some would argue we tend to only notice these repeating numbers, disregarding the others. Yet, seeing these repeating numbers sometimes becomes more than a mere coincidence. This concept of sequential repetition of numbers is known in numerology as angel numbers - and it's not at all that uncommon. If you've been mulling over why you see these numbers, what message do they carry, and whether or not they signify anything in the first place - it's time you uncovered the story behind the meaning of angel numbers. ## What are Angel Numbers? Angel numbers represent the means by which the spiritual realm communicates with the physical world. The concept is based on the tenets of numerology - each number is related to specific vibrational energy or frequency which carries a symbolic meaning beyond its sheer numeric value. Each sequence has its own reading; the [333 angel number](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/), for example, is tied to creativity and self-expression. Famous aura reader, medium, and spirit guide, Michaela Firester, who goes by the name Mystic Michaela, says that [observing a pattern in numbers](https://www.wellandgood.com/what-are-angel-numbers/) is a sign of being seen and heard by your angel. "They are trying to get your attention, and the numbers they send have meanings. Think of it like a little marker saying that you are on the right direction in life, like a highway sign", notes Michaela. [![A phone that reads 11:11](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/iStock-1211554101-1091x800.jpg "Person looking and seeing similar numbers Seeing same similar numbers is called Angel numbers Angels sending cryptic messages and communicating concept Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/iStock-1211554101.jpg) ### Why do you see repetitive numbers? Angel numbers may hold a special significance to their recipient - an important birthday, lucky number, or a memorable date - but they can also be a completely random sequence of digits that keep occurring over and over again. Either way, observing angel numbers is a subtle nudge from the other side, a reminder you are not alone, and a sign that you are at the right place, at the right time. At that moment, you are in alignment with the Universe - even though it might not seem to you that way. They are telltales you are on the right path, no matter what is happening, or what it looks or feels like - in the end, things will work out. Be it your guardian angel, a spirit guide, your own subconsciousness, or your Higher Self trying to communicate with you, for you to stay on the path of your destiny, you must understand how to successfully decipher the message sent. Therefore, here are three steps to do next time you see repeating numbers. ## How to Understand the Message of Your Angel Numbers ### \#1 Determine the Setting Angel Numbers Appear to You Next time you see a repeating number, ask yourself what you were doing at that moment, how were you feeling, or what were you thinking. Try to establish a pattern when angel numbers occur to you - perhaps the situations are different, but there ought to be a common denominator between these circumstances. Once you've established when angel numbers come to you, it will be a lot easier to answer the question of why. ### \#2 Create a Serene Atmosphere and Meditate for the Meaning This might be a bit challenging when commuting to work or chatting with friends in a coffee shop, but to truly comprehend its meaning, it is crucial you fully concentrate on the message. Tap into your intuition and listen to what it has to say. Meditation and mindfulness exercises can help you achieve the tranquil phase more easily. [![A woman sitting crosslegged at sunset](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/dingzeyu-li-ie8WW5KUx3o-unsplash-1379x800.jpg "dingzeyuliie8WW5KUx3ounsplash Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/dingzeyu-li-ie8WW5KUx3o-unsplash.jpg)Source: <https://unsplash.com/photos/ie8WW5KUx3o> ### \#3 Ask Yourself What Does the Number Mean to You Sure, through Googling you'll find abundant information on [the meaning of angel numbers](https://unifycosmos.com/angel-numbers/) and these are a great research starting point. However, these online guides can never tell you what the numbers mean specifically for you - only your intuition can do that. ## The Science Behind Angel Numbers Those not inclined to believe in the spiritual realm offer a science-backed explanation of repeating numbers. Apparently, it has to do with the Reticular Activating System, i.e., RAS - a network of neurons inside the brainstem that acts as a gateway of our awareness. In other words, RAS filters and sorts through the abundance of unnecessary information we receive daily, so only what matters can get through. Hence, if you think of a yellow car, you will probably start seeing yellow cars all around - but it’s not that they were never there, but they were never in your awareness. Basically, RAS says that angel numbers might be nothing more than us seeing certain numbers two or three times, regarding them as a thing of interest, and then making (un)intentional effort in noticing them next time they appear. ## Is That All There Is? A scientific concept or a sign from the other side, achieving a balance between spirituality and facts is something we all should strive for. Even though we should not neglect the potential scientific rationale behind seeing repeating numbers, we also ought to not forget to nourish and hearken to our intuition. In the end, whether angel numbers are a pure coincidence or our fancy, these numbers are somehow important to us, and it is our task to uncover that message. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology **Tags:** numerology --- ### [Yule Spiritual Bath: Cernunnos Milk Bath Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cernunnos-milk-bath-yule-ritual/) **Published:** December 21, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Purify your aura, remove the harmful energies of the past year, and celebrate the Winter Solstice with a warm, wild, spiritually-cleansing milk bath! Ring in the holidays with more than just a Yule Log! Whether you follow the Wiccan Rede, love Cernunnos, or simply just want a new way to celebrate Yule, this bath recipe is perfect for you!## What is a Spiritual Bath? Also known as a cleansing bath, a spiritual bath helps you and your aura attune to the frequency of specific needs or events! Popular within Neo-Paganism and Wicca, spiritual cleansing baths are traditionally taken before doing rituals or spellwork! Simply add the crystals, kosher, Himalayan, or sea salt, milks, herbs, or essential oils that resonate with your intention to your bath. As you bathe, visualize yourself receiving your intention. Be sure that the items you add to your bath are safe!## What is a Milk Bath? Think Cleopatra. She was known for her beauty, as well as her power and strength. She lived for a good milk bath because, as it turns out, milk is incredibly moisturizing for the skin! The lactic acid, which is an alpha hydroxy acid, that is found in nature’s formula softens your skin by helping to remove dead skin cells. So, next time you take a milk bath, visualize that as dead skin cells leave your body, so do negative energies! Let’s celebrate Yule and head into the New Year with a nice milk bath, dedicated to Yule and Cernunnos!## Cernunnos’ Yule Milk Bath Recipe ### Ritual Bath Ingredients: - **Milk powder:** 2 cups - **Peppermint Essential Oil:** 4 drops - **Clove Essential Oil:** 3 drops - **Cedarwood Essential Oil:** 4 drops - **Patchouli Essential Oil:** 4 drops - **Palo Santo Essential Oil:** 3 drops For how spiritual baths work, which ingredients to use, and five more recipes for cleansing, protection, love, and money, see our [spiritual bath guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/). For more ritual soaks through the winter, see our [ritual bath salts](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bath-salts?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cernunnos-milk-bath-yule-ritual). ### Ritual Bath Directions: 1. **Whisk:** In a medium bowl, whisk all of the essential oils into the milk powder until well combined. 2. **Enchant:** Place your hands over the bowl and visualize green and white light emanating from within the oil and powder mixture. Feel a wild energy stir inside of you, and when you feel the presence of Cernunnos (our favorite Horned God), know that you are protected. 3. **Bathe:** Pour the powder into your tub and fill it with warm water. 4. **Relax:** Sit back, relax, and enjoy your bath soak. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Yule --- ### [Cinnamon Money Spell for Beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-cinnamon-money-spell/) **Published:** January 16, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Summary: *An Easy Money Spell with Cinnamon to Attract Wealth* Have you ever wished there was a simple way to attract extra cash? The **Cinnamon Money Spell** is one of the easiest and most effective money spells for beginners. Using just a paper dollar bill, a little water, and [cinnamon](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cinnamon-powder-cinnamomum-cassia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-cinnamon-money-spell), you can invite wealth and abundance into your life. ## Book Of Shadows - [What is the Cinnamon Money Spell? 🌿](#what-is-the-cinnamon-money-spell-🌿) - [Magical Properties of Cinnamon in Money Spells 🌟](#magical-properties-of-cinnamon-in-money-spells-🌟) - [When to Cast the Cinnamon Money Spell 🌙](#when-to-cast-the-cinnamon-money-spell-🌙) - [How to Prepare for Your Money Spell 🔮](#how-to-prepare-for-your-money-spell-🔮) - [Step-by-Step Cinnamon Money Spell for Beginners 💵✨](#step-by-step-cinnamon-money-spell-for-beginners-💵-✨) - [After the Spell: Let Money Flow 🌟](#after-the-spell-let-money-flow-🌟) - [Final Thoughts on the Cinnamon Money Spell ✨](#final-thoughts-on-the-cinnamon-money-spell-✨) This spell is beginner-friendly, affordable, and connects you to the ancient [magical power of cinnamon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-cinnamon-cinnamon-materia-magicka/), a spice long used for prosperity, good fortune, and fast results. ## What is the Cinnamon Money Spell? 🌿 The **Cinnamon Money Spell** is a prosperity ritual that uses the fiery energy of cinnamon to draw money and opportunities toward you. Many beginners love it because it’s: - ✅ Simple: Uses items you already have at home - ✅ Fast: Cinnamon speeds up your results - ✅ Proven: Spiritualists have trusted cinnamon for centuries to bring luck and cash 💡 Did you know? Some practitioners report casting this spell with just a $1 bill and receiving hundreds of dollars shortly after! ## Magical Properties of Cinnamon in Money Spells 🌟 Cinnamon isn’t just for baking; it’s one of the strongest herbs for wealth magic. - 🌟 **Money Magnet:** Attracts prosperity and financial blessings - 💨 **Fast Results:** Brings swiftness and momentum to your spell - 🍀 **Good Fortune:** Helps invite luck, opportunities, and positive outcomes That’s why this spell is often called the **famous cinnamon money spell**, it works quickly and has been passed down through folk magic traditions. ## When to Cast the Cinnamon Money Spell 🌙 Timing adds power to your spell. To get the best results, cast during: - 🌑 **New Moon:** Plant seeds of new financial growth - 🌕 **[Full Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/):** Harness peak lunar energy for abundance - 📅 **Thursday (Jupiter’s Day):** A [day aligned with expansion, luck, and money](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/) ✨ **Pro Tip:** If a New Moon or Full Moon falls on a Thursday, it’s the perfect time to supercharge your **cinnamon money spell for beginners**. ## How to Prepare for Your Money Spell 🔮 Before you cast, it’s important to cleanse and prepare your space. - 🛁 Take a [ritual bath](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) or shower to clear negative energy - 🌬️ Smudge with sage, incense, or your favorite cleansing tool - 🕯️ Set up a sacred space where you can focus Think of this as sweeping away blockages so money energy can flow in freely. ## Step-by-Step Cinnamon Money Spell for Beginners 💵✨ **You’ll need:** - A dollar bill (or any [paper money](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_money)) - Water (represents flow and movement of money) - Cinnamon (wealth, prosperity, fast results) - Sage or your favorite cleansing item **Directions:** [![A person's hand with a pink painted fingernail pushing a domino causing a chain reaction of falling dominoes around a scenic setup including candles, a miniature ferris wheel, and other witch. They are doing the famous cinnamon money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/how-to-cast-a-money-spell.gif "howtocastamoneyspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/how-to-cast-a-money-spell.gif) 1. Cleanse yourself with sage or a ritual bath. 2. Cleanse your ingredients and charge them with money-attracting energy. 3. Lightly dampen your dollar bill with water. 4. Dip your finger in water, then into cinnamon. 5. Starting at the top left of your dollar, draw a line of cinnamon *down toward you*. This pulls wealth into your life. 6. As you draw each line, imagine receiving money with joy and gratitude. 7. Repeat for a total of **five lines**. 8. Fold the dollar and place it in your wallet. That’s it! Your **easy money spell with cinnamon** is complete. ## After the Spell: Let Money Flow 🌟 The last step is to trust. Don’t worry about how the money will arrive—just stay open and grateful. Many practitioners have been surprised by unexpected cash, job offers, or gifts soon after casting this spell. 💚 Remember: money follows energy. The more you believe and stay open, the easier it flows into your life. ## Final Thoughts on the Cinnamon Money Spell ✨ The **Cinnamon Money Spell** is one of the best beginner money spells because it’s quick, powerful, and uses ingredients you already have. Whether you need a little extra cash for bills, groceries, or a special treat, this ritual can help open the doors to prosperity. 👉 Want to boost your results? Pair your spell with these [money spell ingredients](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/prosperity-abundance?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-cinnamon-money-spell): - **Real cinnamon sticks** for extra potency - **Money-drawing incense** to amplify prosperity energy - **Green prosperity candles** to strengthen your intention Find these tools in our shop to make your **cinnamon money spell for beginners** even more powerful. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, money spells --- ### [How Well Do You Know Halloween Classic: Hocus Pocus?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-well-do-you-know-halloween-classic-hocus-pocus-quiz/) **Published:** September 18, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** --- Let's kick off pre-Halloween season with our favorite sisters: The Sanderson Sisters! How much do you know about them and their adventures? Take this quiz to find out! ![Full moon lighting up the night sky, setting the scene for a magical, occult trivia challenge.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/how-well-do-you-know-hocus-pocus-trivia-quiz-halloween-samhain-1400x700.jpg "howwelldoyouknowhocuspocustriviaquizhalloweensamhain Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [A Funny Guided Meditation for Anxious Days](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/guided-meditation-for-anxiety-funny/) **Published:** July 9, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Looking for a guided meditation for anxious days that actually makes you laugh? Here comes a breath of fresh air: this guided meditation, because who knew that laughter and mindfulness could go hand in hand? - [An Honest Guided Meditation For Anxious Days](#an-honest-guided-meditation-for-anxiety) - [What Makes This The Best Guided Meditation For Anxious Days?](#who-is-jason-headley) ## An Honest Guided Meditation For Anxious Days Not what you're looking for? See our other [meditations](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/meditation-tips-beginners/) here! ## Who Is Jason Headley? [Jason Headley](https://vimeo.com/jheadley), a well-known and humorous short film creator, has introduced us to the world of 'F\*ck That' Guided Meditation, which takes a satirical approach to the traditional practice. ## What Makes This The Best Guided Meditation For Anxious Days? This parody guided meditation lets us say the thoughts we usually keep to ourselves during meditation, offering a new and amusing way to face our troubles. By bringing in laughter and positive energy through approaches like Laugh Therapy, Laughter Yoga, and Laughter Meditation, we can turn a rough moment into a lighter one. Instead of being drained by difficult people or chaotic days, we can make our own laughter energy. So, grab some headphones (this content is not safe for work) and breathe in strength while exhaling a resounding f\*ck that. This parody meditation allows us to express our inner thoughts during meditation in a humorous and refreshing way. By incorporating laughter and positive energy through Laugh Therapy, Laughter Yoga, and Laughter Meditation, we can transform negative situations into positive ones. Instead of being drained by challenging individuals or chaotic situations, we can generate healing laughter energy. So, put on your headphones (NSFW) and breathe in strength while exhaling a resounding f\*ck that. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How To Relax Anywhere: 1-Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/mindful-breathing-exercise/) **Published:** October 17, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ever feel like your brain just won’t slow down? Maybe you’re juggling a million things at once, or stress is creeping in and making it hard to focus. It happens to all of us. But here’s a little trick I swear by: **1-minute mindful breathing**. Seriously, just **one minute** of this can help you feel calmer, more focused, and way less stressed. You don’t need a fancy meditation setup, incense, or total silence. You don’t even have to close your eyes (unless you want to). All you need is **your breath**. And you already have that with you. So, let’s do this together. ## What Is Mindful Breathing (And Why Does It Work)? Mindful breathing is exactly what it sounds like: paying attention to your breath, on purpose, without trying to change anything. It’s not about **breathing differently**; it’s about actually noticing the air moving in and out of your body. And believe it or not, that simple shift in awareness does something powerful: - It **signals your nervous system to chill out** (literally. Your body switches from fight-or-flight mode to relaxation mode). - It helps you **[step out of stress mode](https://cyprusjmedsci.com/articles/the-effect-of-breathing-exercise-on-stress-hormones/doi/cjms.2021.2020.2390)**, so you feel more at ease. - It **clears mental clutter**, helping you refocus on what actually matters. And the best part? It works in **under 60 seconds**. ## Let’s Try It: A 1-Minute Mindful Breathing Exercise Alright, here’s how it goes. No pressure, no expectations. Just breathe and notice. ### 1. Get Comfortable (Wherever You Are) You don’t need to sit in a meditation pose or anything fancy. Just **find a position that feels good**: sitting, standing, even lying down. If you want to close your eyes, go for it. If not, just soften your gaze. ### 2. Inhale Slowly (4 Seconds) Take a deep, slow breath in through your nose. Feel the air fill your lungs. Notice how cool it feels as it moves through your nostrils. ### 3. Hold for a Moment (2 Seconds) Pause. Feel that little moment of stillness before you exhale. ### 4. Exhale Gently (6 Seconds) Let the air flow out through your mouth, slowly and smoothly. Imagine any stress or tension leaving with it. ### 5. Repeat for One Minute That’s it. Keep breathing like this: slow and steady. If your mind wanders (which it probably will, and that’s totally normal), just gently bring your focus back to your breath. You might notice your shoulders drop a little. Maybe your jaw relaxes. Maybe your thoughts feel a little less overwhelming. Whatever happens, **just notice it and keep breathing**. ## Why Just One Minute Is Enough You might be thinking, *Can one minute really make a difference?* Yep. Science backs it up. Deep, mindful breathing is one of the simplest ways to **come back into your body**. Even 60 seconds of slow breaths can loosen your shoulders, slow you down, and help clear mental fog. And let’s be real; sometimes, one minute is all you have. The good news? That’s all you need. ## How to Make It a Daily Habit (Without Even Trying) If you want to feel more calm and grounded every day, here’s how to sneak mindful breathing into your routine without adding *one more thing* to your to-do list: - **Before opening your phone in the morning**, take 3 mindful breaths. - **Before a meeting or big task**, do a 1-minute breathing reset. - **When you’re stuck in traffic (or waiting in line),** use that time to breathe instead of stress. - **Right before bed**, take a minute to wind down with mindful breathing. It’s such a small thing, but trust me. **Small things add up**. ## Try It Now: Take One Deep Breath You don’t have to wait for the “right moment” to start. Just take **one deep, mindful breath** right now. Inhale…pause…exhale. Feel a little better? Even if it’s just *one percent* calmer, that’s a win. And you can come back to this anytime. So, next time stress hits, or you feel overwhelmed, just remember: you always have your breath. And sometimes, **one minute is all it takes**. This is a form of [mindfulness practice](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/mindfulness-for-focus/). **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [Easy Mindful Eating Exercise: 3 Bites Of Joy](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/quick-mindful-eating-exercise/) **Published:** November 2, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Engaging in mindful eating exercises means fully connecting to the present moment through food, allowing stress to fade. As with traditional [mindfulness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness), by immersing ourselves in the now, we reduce stress related to the past and future. Through attentive use of our senses, we [nurture mindfulness](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/mindfulness-for-focus/) and ground ourselves in the present. This practice extends beyond formal meditation to everyday tasks such as eating, walking, and breathing. For example, amidst a hectic workday, pause to take a deep breath and shift your attention to the sensations surrounding you. Observe the sounds, colors in your environment, and the sensation of your feet on the ground. This simple action can aid in resetting and reestablishing a connection to the present moment. One of the best ways to do this, and my favorite, is through food. Try a mindful eating exercise. - [What Is Mindful Eating?](#what-is-mindful-eating) - [Mindful Eating Exercise Instructions](#mindful-eating-exercise-instructions) - [Relax](#howto-step-1751064384510) - [Recognize](#howto-step-1751064402737) - [Bite 1](#howto-step-1751064436114) - [Bite 2](#howto-step-1751064464398) - [Bite 3](#howto-step-1751064497925) - [Notice](#howto-step-1751064517068) - [How To Get The Most Out Of Your Mindful Eating Exercise](#how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-mindful-eating-exercise) ## What Is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating involves focusing on the taste of food to appreciate the joy of the present moment, reducing stress in life and work. Take three mindful bites during your next meal to savor the experience. Mindful eating encourages you to slow down and truly experience your food. Instead of rushing through meals, allow yourself the freedom to engage fully with the textures, flavors, and aromas. Imagine how different your meals would feel if you dedicated time to appreciate each bite. For example, if you have a piece of chocolate cake, don’t just take a bite; let it melt in your mouth and notice the layers of flavor. This practice deepens your enjoyment of food and leaves you feeling more satisfied. Engaging in this mindful eating exercise can transform your relationship with food. ## Mindful Eating Exercise Instructions ### Relax Give yourself permission to relax and really enjoy your meal or snack. Take a few deep breaths before you eat. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth. This practice can help center your mind and prepare your body to receive nourishment. ### Recognize Recognize how delicious your food looks on the plate in front of you. Is it warm and luscious? Is it comforting and nutritious? Is it sweet and delightful? Consider the colors and presentation, how they contribute to your appetite and enjoyment. A bowl of colorful salad not only appeals to the taste buds but also to the eyes, enhancing the overall experience of the meal. ### Bite 1 Take one bite, and really taste that bite. How does it taste? Is it savory? Is it sweet? Is it sour? Is it your favorite flavor in the world? Is the cheese perfectly melted? Does the chocolate flavor dance on your tongue? Really become intimate with that bite. Try to identify the different ingredients and flavors. This not only enhances pleasure but also helps you tune into your body’s hunger and fullness signals. ### Bite 2 Take a second bite. Really taste that bite, also. What is the texture? Is it crunchy? Is it melty? Is it perfectly warm? Is it refreshingly cold? Pay attention to how the food feels in your mouth. Is it satisfying? Taking the time to savor allows you to appreciate the effort that went into preparing the meal, whether it was homemade or a treat from your favorite restaurant. ### Bite 3 Take a third bite. Really feel that bite. How does it make you feel? Does this meal hit the spot? Does it bring a smile to your face? Does it feel comforting? As you continue eating, notice how your body responds. Are you feeling fuller? More satisfied? This awareness helps you develop a healthier relationship with food. ### Notice Notice how those three bites enhanced your meal! Taking a moment to really savor your dish helps you leave your harmful thoughts and appreciate things in your life that make you truly happy. Reflect on how this practice of mindfulness in eating can transform your relationship with food, helping you enjoy meals rather than just consume them in a hurry. ### How To Get The Most Out Of Your Mindful Eating Exercise Remember that mindfulness is an ongoing journey. It’s about progress, not perfection. Allow yourself grace in this practice. Some days will feel more mindful than others, and that’s completely okay. Celebrate the small victories, like when you pause to appreciate your food or enjoy a moment of stillness during a hectic day. Each step you take towards mindfulness contributes to a greater sense of well-being, reminding you to find joy in the present moment, especially in your relationship with food. To further enhance your mindful eating exercise, consider setting a dedicated time for meals where distractions are minimized. Turn off your phone, close your laptop, and create a serene dining atmosphere. Light a candle, play soft music, or enjoy the quietude. This intentional setting encourages a deeper connection with your food and yourself, fostering a sense of gratitude for the nourishment you receive. Additionally, consider exploring the connection between mindfulness and cooking. Mindful cooking can transform the kitchen into a sanctuary of creativity and care. As you chop vegetables, stir sauces, or bake bread, immerse yourself in the process. Feel the texture of the ingredients, inhale the aromas, and appreciate the transformation as the components come together. This approach not only enhances your meals but also provides a therapeutic outlet, allowing you to unwind and engage fully with the experience. Incorporating mindful eating exercise into your eating habits can bring real changes to how you experience meals. Many people who practice mindful eating say they feel more satisfied and more present at the table. It can also deepen your appreciation for food as a source of nourishment and enjoyment rather than just a necessity. Try journaling about your experiences with mindful eating. Document how it felt to savor each bite, and reflect on any changes you notice in your hunger cues or emotional responses to food over time. This self-reflection can deepen your mindfulness practice and enhance your understanding of your eating habits. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [Mindful Touch Exercise: Touch Of Happiness](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/easy-mindful-touch-exercise/) **Published:** November 8, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Did you love touching things as a kid? Did it or does it soothe your soul and calm you down? One way to experience this joy is through a mindful touch exercise. - [What Is Mindfulness Through Touch?](#what-is-mindfulness-through-touch) - [Mindful Touch Exercise: Touch of Happiness](#h-1-minute-mindfulness-exercise-touch-of-happiness-1-minute) - [Place.](#howto-step-1751068415413) - [Feel.](#howto-step-1751068428904) - [Connect.](#howto-step-1751068447540) - [Notice.](#howto-step-1751068462977) Taking a moment to really experience your surroundings helps to pull your perspective out of your constructed mind and into true reality. This practice of [mindfulness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness) helps your body and mind understand the stress-free nature of the present. Stress tends to live in worry about the future or replaying the past, so when you settle into the present moment, there’s more room for calm and happiness! The easiest way to be present is to focus on and actually [experience your senses](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/mindfulness-for-focus/)! In short: do a mindful touch exercise. We touch things every day, but do we think about the things we touch? Do we really ‘feel’ when we touch things? By taking a moment to really feel, we tell our minds to focus on that real feeling in the present, rather than a harmful thought that will never come to life. ## What Is Mindfulness Through Touch? Mindfulness through touch involves being fully present and engaged with the physical sensations of touching objects. It allows us to connect more intimately with our surroundings and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the present moment. Practicing this form of mindfulness can help ground us in reality and reduce stress by directing our focus away from anxious thoughts. By consciously feeling the textures, temperatures, and shapes of objects we touch, we invite ourselves to experience each moment more vividly and authentically. This practice encourages us to immerse ourselves in the richness of our sensory experiences and let go of unnecessary distractions. Engaging in mindfulness through touch enables us to fully experience the present moment by focusing on tactile sensations. By connecting with objects through touch, we deepen our awareness of our immediate environment. This practice helps in anchoring ourselves in reality and alleviating stress by shifting our attention from worries to physical sensations. With mindful touch, we immerse ourselves in the details of textures, temperatures, and shapes, enhancing our sensory engagement. Embracing this approach allows us to appreciate the richness of our sensory encounters and release irrelevant distractions. ## Mindful Touch Exercise: Touch of Happiness ### Place. Place your hands on the first thing you see in front of you. This can be your desk, a wall, clothes on a rack in the shopping mall, or anything within reach. ### Feel. Run your fingers along this item. Take in the feelings on your fingers. Is the item bumpy? Is the item smooth? Is the item cold or hot? Use your entire hand, your fingers and your palms, to feel all sides of this item. ### Connect. Continue telling yourself what you are feeling. Appreciate how this item feels and how real this item is in your life. ### Notice. Notice that for a full minute, you did not have any stress in your body. *Congratulate* yourself on a perfect moment of positive mindfulness! Continuing with the theme of mindfulness through touch, we can practice this technique anywhere and at any time. Whether it's feeling the smooth surface of a stone in a park, the warmth of a cup of coffee in a cafe, or the coolness of a metal door handle, we can always find opportunities to engage in mindful touch. By incorporating these moments into our daily lives, we nurture a sense of presence and connection with the world around us. This ongoing practice of mindful touch can serve as a powerful tool for grounding ourselves in the present moment amidst the busyness of our day-to-day routines. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [An Easy Mindful Seeing Exercise: How To Focus On The Here & Now](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/mindful-seeing-exercise/) **Published:** November 21, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wish you could focus on the here and now? You can my practicing powerful mindful seeing exercises. - [What Is Mindful Seeing?](#what-is-mindful-seeing) - [1 Minute Mindfulness Exercise: Visual Awareness](#h-1-minute-mindfulness-exercise-visual-awareness) - [Where can I practice visual mindfulness?](#faq-question-1751223967180) - [Is mindful seeing the same as meditation? ](#faq-question-1751224013666) The key to living a life without stress is within your sight. By concentrating on the present moment, we can appreciate the beauty, joy, and reality of our current life. This is called mindful seeing. Directing your attention to the present moment can greatly reduce stress and increase appreciation for the beauty of life. Being mindful of what is in front of you allows you to fully experience the happiness and reality of the present. By focusing on the here and now, you can unlock the secret to living a stress-free life and find joy in the simplicity of the present moment. Practicing mindfulness and embracing the current moment can lead to a more fulfilling and content existence. ## What Is Mindful Seeing? [Mindful seeing](https://awarenessofmind.com/what-do-you-see-a-practice-of-mindful-seeing/) is the practice of seeing what's truly around you, and not only the stresses that are your mind. Practicing mindful seeing exercises helps you cultivate a deep connection with your surroundings. When you observe with intention and awareness, the world around you transforms into a source of profound insight and appreciation. Through the lens of mindful seeing, even the mundane can reveal extraordinary beauty and meaning. As you immerse yourself in this practice, you develop a heightened sense of gratitude for the simple yet extraordinary moments that unfold before you. This approach allows you to savor the richness and depth of each experience, fostering a renewed sense of wonder and presence in your daily life. This is a great mindful seeing exercise for being mindful at work, even if you work with computers! [![a poster for 1 minute mindfulness meditation that uses a mindful seeing exercise](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1-minute-mindfulness-work-stress-533x800.jpg "1minutemindfulnessworkstress Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/1-minute-mindfulness-work-stress.jpg)## 1 Minute Mindfulness Exercise: Visual Awareness [![a woman with short brown hair](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/duchessjen_a_woman_looking_right_at_you_-ar_21_-motion_low__57b2bedd-7051-4338-a642-7bb5df3914d8_0.gif "duchessjenawomanlookingrightatyouar21motionlow57b2bedd70514338a6427bb5df3914d80 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/duchessjen_a_woman_looking_right_at_you_-ar_21_-motion_low__57b2bedd-7051-4338-a642-7bb5df3914d8_0.gif) 1. Take a **deep breath** and give yourself permission to relax into this moment. 2. **Look** around you. What is the first thing that you see? Is it book? Is it a cup of pens? Is it your computer screen? 3. Take a moment to **really look** at that item. Outline that item with your eyes. 4. What **color** is it? Is it **bright**? Is it **dark**? Does it look **soft**? Does it look like it would have a texture if you touched it? Does it have writing on it? What does it say? 5. Allow your eyes to **follow the lines** on the item. 6. Now, look for something on that item that you’ve **never noticed before**. If that item is a computer or phone, look at the other parts of the item that are not the screen. Where are the buttons on this item? Are they raised or are they flat? 7. Really get to visually know and **dissect** this item. 8. Now, **say the name** of this item at least three times, out loud or internally. This confirms to your mind and body that you are connecting to and identifying something that exists outside of your thoughts. 9. Finally, reach out and **touch that item** with your hands, and thank it for being in your life. 10. **Notice** how, for the last minute or more, you did not think about things that worry you. Feel the impact of being stress-free, if even for just one minute. Smile and congratulate yourself! ### Where can I practice visual mindfulness? You can practice visual mindfulness in natural settings like parks, beaches, or gardens; in your home by observing artwork or nature scenes; and through guided imagery exercises found in mindfulness apps. ### Is mindful seeing the same as meditation? Mindful seeing and meditation are related but not the same. Mindful seeing focuses on observing the present moment and the environment with awareness, while meditation is a broader practice that can include various techniques, such as focusing on the breath, body scans, or visualizations. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [Gratitude Jar Tutorial: Your 1 Minute Self-Love Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/gratitude-jar-tutorial/) **Published:** December 28, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Say goodbye to stressful resolutions and hello to daily joy with this simple gratitude jar tutorial! Resolutions often fizzle out, but gratitude sticks with you. A Gratitude Jar isn’t just a cute craft, it’s a low-cost, high-vibe ritual that helps you rewire your mindset, strengthen your spirit, and invite consistent positivity into your everyday life. - [Mental Health Ritual: Gratitude Jar Tutorial](#mental-health-ritual-gratitude-jar-tutorial) - [💖 Why You’ll Love This Ritual](#💖-why-youll-love-this-ritual) - [✨ End Result](#✨-end-result) - [🌿 Spiritual Tips To Pair With Your Gratitude Jar Tutorial](#🌿-spiritual-tips-to-pair-with-your-gratitude-jar-tutorial) [Gratitude ](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/benefits-of-gratitude-practice/)is one of the most powerful energies you can work with. It helps your brain [release dopamine and serotonin](https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/flourishnov2023/how-life-treeting-you/practicing-gratitude?utm_source=chatgpt.com), the feel-good chemicals linked to happiness and healing. Over time, this daily ritual reduces stress, builds optimism, and helps you stay emotionally grounded even when life gets messy. 🌈 With just a few minutes each day, you’ll start to shift your awareness toward the blessings around you. Whether you’re feeling low, needing clarity, or simply want to preserve joyful moments, this practice becomes a sacred space to return to. ## Mental Health Ritual: Gratitude Jar Tutorial This gratitude jar tutorial is the kind of practice that works for every spiritual path. It doesn’t require tools or expensive items, just your attention and intention. It’s ideal for morning rituals, moon phases, or anytime your spirit feels a little off-track. ### 💖 Why You’ll Love This Ritual - 🌙 Connect with daily magic: Each gratitude note becomes a mini manifestation. - 💗 Build self-worth: Watch your confidence bloom with every loving reminder. - 🌼 Feel better fast: Perfect pick-me-up on those heavy or off days. ### Recycle a jar. Choose a jar that can hold a month's worth of paper notes. We love a jelly jar, mason jar, or a pasta sauce jar for this! ### **Decorate your jar**. Turn your jar into a sacred object. Wrap it with ribbon, add moon or heart stickers, or tie a sigil onto the lid. You’re turning this everyday item into a container for light. ### **Daily gratitude drop**. Each day, write down one specific thing you’re thankful for. It could be a compliment you received, a moment of peace, a laugh with your child, or how strong you felt setting a boundary. Nothing is too small to count. ### **Feel it as you write**. Don’t rush it. Take a deep breath and feel the joy or comfort of the moment you’re writing about. The more you feel it, the more powerful it becomes. ### **Revisit when needed**. On the first of each month, or anytime your sparkle dims, pull out your notes and re-read them. Let that love flow back to you. ### **Reset + refresh**. Start a new jar each month, or let this one fill up over time. You can also burn or bury your notes in a full moon ritual to release and renew. ## ✨ End Result Here's what our gratitude jar looks like! [![End result of gratitude jar tutorial](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/End-result-of-gratitude-jar-tutorial-800x800.png "End result of gratitude jar tutorial Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/End-result-of-gratitude-jar-tutorial.png)We went with a classic diamond mason jar. The lid is actually just part of the full lid, leaving the top portion open for ease of dropping in those good vibes. I love color coordination, especially as it correlates to psychology and magic theory; here, I opted for purple, as it helps me better align with my higher self. For me, this color is purple with shimmers, representing cosmic stars. Let us know if you did the gratitude jar tutorial! Share your beautiful jar with us on social! ## 🌿 Spiritual Tips To Pair With Your Gratitude Jar Tutorial On hard days when your mind goes blank, try beginning with: “I’m grateful for…” Even if all you can think of is your morning tea or a song that made you smile. The magic isn’t in the size of the gratitude; it’s in the reaching. That reaching is what shifts energy. Need a little extra support? Pair your Gratitude Jar with a [rose quartz crystal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=gratitude-jar-tutorial) for self-love or a white candle for clarity. Keep glowing, magical soul. You’re doing beautifully. 💫 **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Gratitude --- ### [6 Spiritual & Eco-Friendly Ways Pagans and Wiccans Can Celebrate Earth Day](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/ways-spiritually-celebrate-earth-day/) **Published:** April 21, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Love Earth? Looking to celebrate Earth Day? “No matter what group you commit to, no matter what spirituality you align with, we are all citizens of Earth, and we all have a responsibility.” – Aurora Moone Earth Day, celebrated every **April 22**, invites us to reconnect with our planet and honor the sacred web of life. For Pagans, Wiccans, and eco-conscious spiritualists, this is more than just a day of awareness; it’s a chance to weave our magick into the healing of the Earth. Whether you’re practicing alone, with family, or in circle, here are six meaningful ways to celebrate Earth Day through **spiritual rituals, eco-friendly magick, and nature-based practices**. ## 1. Plant Your Personal World Tree To Celebrate Earth Day 🌳 Instead of planting just any tree on Earth Day (or even Arbor Day), choose a tree that holds spiritual significance to you: an oak for wisdom, a willow for intuition, or an apple for love. [![a woman planting a tree to celebrate earth day](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/plant-a-tree-800x800.png "plant a tree Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/plant-a-tree.png)Dedicate it as your **[World Tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_tree)**, connecting your energy to the Earth through roots and branches. Each visit becomes a sacred meditation. Over time, you may discover that your physical World Tree manifests itself within your favorite areas within your meditations. ## 2. Cast a Protection Spell for Local Land ✨ If your favorite forest, park, or sacred grove is threatened by development, send protective energy. [![a woman standing in a field with her arms out](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/property-wards-800x800.png "property wards Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/property-wards.png)Meditate on the land’s spirit, call on devas, fairies, and ancestors of place, and weave a warding charm. Intend that those who mean harm pass it by unnoticed, always for the highest good. ## 3. Send Healing Energy to Damaged Earth To Celebrate Earth Day 🌊 Through guided meditation or astral journeying, travel to a place harmed by oil spills, wildfires, or deforestation. Raise healing energy with crystals, chanting, or Reiki, and send it to the land and waters. Even from afar, your energy can join the collective current of planetary healing. ## 4. Hug a Tree (and Mean It) 🤗 Tree hugging isn’t just symbolic; it’s energetic exchange. [![a woman hugging a tree](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/hug-a-tree-800x800.png "hug a tree Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/hug-a-tree.png)Feel your heartbeat align with the tree’s slow rhythm. Imagine your breath nourishing its leaves while its roots anchor and ground you. Bonus: studies show hugging [trees can reduce stress](https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/blog/mentally-and-physically-trees-make-difference)! ## 5. Take a Sacred Family Nature Walk 🚶‍♀️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Leave the car behind and walk to a nearby park, forest, or riverbank. Teach children how every flower, bird, and stone is part of Earth’s cycle of life. Carry offerings of birdseed, spring water, or biodegradable herbs to gift back to the land. For metaphysical and holistic families, helping your children learn and recognize the benefits of local plants is a great way to connect with local plant devas. ## 6. Make DIY Seed Bombs 🌱 Mix clay, compost, and wildflower seeds into small balls. Charge them with blessings to honor Gaia, Demeter, Ceres, Osiris, or your favorite version of Mother Earth, then toss them into bare soil. As flowers bloom, so will your magick. This is especially fun with children! It's exciting to throw things, and you're teaching them both sustainability and spiritual stewardship. Be sure to select wildflower seeds and plant seeds that are native to your local area. There are many rules and laws in place to protect the localized flora and fauna of each location. Sometimes, introducing the wrong plants can cause more harm than good in our environments. In fact, Cheerios once launched a wildflower initiative to bring back bees; they had to stop the campaign due to some plants being invasive in new areas. So, always check to make sure your seeds are safe for your local plants and animals! ## 🌿 Celebrate Earth Day Every Day Earth Day isn’t just once a year; it’s a reminder to live in harmony with the land daily. Whether through small eco-friendly choices or sacred rituals, we can heal, honor, and protect our shared home. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How to Relax in 2 Steps (5 seconds!)](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/easiest-way-relax-2-steps-5-seconds/) **Published:** December 6, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Relaxation is the gateway to creating a perfect life! When we’re relaxed, we can think clearly about what’s happening in our lives, we can consciously understand our emotions, and we become receptive to forces that help us become our best selves. Unfortunately, we live in a stress society. Everything we do builds upon another layer of stress. We start to wonder, “How can I get rid of all this stress?” Soon, we’re buried so deeply under stress that we can no longer even feel our bodies. This quick, 2-step practice takes 5 seconds and gives you instant relief. Instantly relax. Relieve muscle tension. Feel happier. ## How to Relax in 2 Steps (5 seconds!) 1. Raise your arms above your head with your hands pointed towards the sky. 2. Squeeze and tense every muscle in your body. Slowly bring your arms down and feel your body relax. *Copyright 2016 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How to Activate and Train your Intuition for your Health](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/activate-train-intuition-health/) **Published:** December 8, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Steve Jobs once said, "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become." Intuition is our amazing ability to know without knowing. Everyone has the capacity to be intuitive, it just takes a little practice! By nature, our bodies are trained to listen to logical thought. Society trains us to make decisions based on the knowledge that we have actually at hand. We aren’t naturally taught to listen to feelings that don’t have tangible proof. After years of living, we start to realize just how awesome our intuition is. Chances are that if you’re reading this, you’ve come to that conclusion, and you’re ready to start training your intuition! Here’s an easy way to wake up, train, and use your intuition to make your life better! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-to-activate-your-intuition-533x800.jpg "howtoactivateyourintuition Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## How to Activate and Train your Intuition for your Health 1. **Take a deep breath and feel the breath in your body.** This helps focus your mind only on you and your physical self. 2. **Ask, “What does my body need, right now?”** Your intuition is eerily accurate. You’ll likely hear things like “broccoli,” “sleep,” or “a hug”. 3. Want to test it? Ask, “What do I want, right now?” You’ll likely hear “chocolate!” *Copyright 2016 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [30 Things to Do During Mercury Retrograde (Updated for 2026)](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/mercury-retrograde-survival-30-tips/) **Published:** April 6, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mercury Retrograde is one of the most talked-about astrological events, and for good reason! This cosmic shift is often associated with miscommunication, tech glitches, travel delays, and surprise encounters from the past. But it doesn’t have to be all chaos. With the right mindset and spiritual tools, you can turn this into a period of reflection, growth, and empowerment. - [30 Things to Do During Mercury Retrograde](#30-things-to-do-during-mercury-retrograde) - [🌙 Communication & Clarity ](#🌙-communication-clarity) - [✈️ Travel & Planning](#✈️-travel-planning) - [🔮 Spiritual & Emotional Growth](#🔮-spiritual-emotional-growth) - [💎 Crystals To Carry](#💎-crystals-for-mercury-retrograde) - [✨ Protection & Rituals](#✨-protection-rituals) - [Pro Tip: Mercury Retrograde Shopping Guide](#pro-tip-mercury-retrograde-shopping-guide) - [FAQs About Mercury Retrograde](#fa-qs-about-mercury-retrograde) In astrology, Mercury rules communication, technology, and travel. When Mercury appears to move [backward in the sky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apparent_retrograde_motion) (an [optical illusion from Earth’s perspective](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mercury-retrograde-explained/)), those areas of life feel like they’re on pause, or even rewinding. Instead of resisting, lean into the energy with grounding rituals, mindful practices, and spiritual protection. Mercury is not the only planet that backs up. When Venus goes retrograde, love and money get the same kind of review, and our [Venus retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/) has the dates and a simple Friday ritual. To see which planets are retrograde right now, check our [live retrograde tracker](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/). ## 30 Things to Do During Mercury Retrograde ### 🌙 Communication & Clarity 1. **Over-communicate & ask for clarification**: misunderstandings are common now. 2. **Listen with empathy**: remember words may not come out as intended. 3. **Don’t take things personally**: this time period can tangle meanings. 4. **Read contracts carefully**: double-check the fine print before signing. 5. **Quadruple-check emails & messages** before hitting send. 6. **Copy & paste long texts into notes first** to prevent accidental deletions. ### ✈️ Travel & Planning 7. **Reconfirm all dates & appointments**: especially flights and meetings. 8. **Get to the airport early**: delays are more likely. 9. **Pack an emergency car kit**: jumper cables, snacks, and water. 10. **Start your commute earlier than usual**: expect unexpected slowdowns. 11. **Drive defensively**: others may be more distracted than usual. 12. **Protect your vehicle energetically**: visualize a white light around it or hang a St. Christopher amulet. ### 🔮 Spiritual & Emotional Growth 13. **Meditate daily** to ground your thoughts. 14. **Reconnect with your past**: journal, revisit old dreams, or tie up loose ends. 15. **Focus on finishing existing projects** instead of starting new ones. 16. **Empower your throat chakra**: sing, chant, or wear blue crystals. 17. **Practice forgiveness**: Mercury Retrograde often resurfaces unresolved emotions. ### 💎 Crystals To Carry 18. **Lapis Lazuli** – enhances wisdom & communication. 19. **Emerald** – promotes clarity & calm. 20. **Blue Lace Agate** – soothes frantic conversations. 21. **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** – brings grace & balance to communication. 22. **Aquamarine** – helps with patience & perspective. 23. **Black Tourmaline or [Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** – defuses road rage & negative energy. 24. **Clear Quartz** – amplifies clarity & removes energetic obstacles. ### ✨ Protection & Rituals 25. **Visualize protective light around your electronics**, especially your phone and laptop. 26. **Burn sage or incense** to clear stagnant energy from your space. 27. **Carry a protective amulet** for peace of mind while traveling. 28. **Light a candle before important conversations** to call in clarity. 29. **Set intentions for patience & understanding** each morning. 30. **Reconnect with ancestors, angels, or deities** for extra guidance. ### Pro Tip: Mercury Retrograde Shopping Guide Looking for supportive tools to navigate these trying times? Check out our **[Mercury Retrograde Collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mercury-retrograde-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde-survival-30-tips)** featuring crystals, candles, and ritual kits designed for protection and clarity, all budget-friendly and beginner-approved. ✨ What are your favorite rituals? Share them in the comments below to inspire our community! ![An image to share on Pinterest discussing mercury retrograde tips](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/30-things-to-do-in-a-mercury-retrograde-533x800.jpg "30thingstodoinamercuryretrograde Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### FAQs About Mercury Retrograde **Q: How often does Mercury Retrograde happen?** A: It occurs 3 to 4 times each year, lasting about 3 weeks each cycle. **Q: Is Mercury Retrograde always bad?** A: Not at all! While it can bring challenges, it’s also a powerful time for reflection, healing, and revisiting unfinished projects. **Q: What should I avoid during Mercury Retrograde?** A: If possible, avoid starting major new projects, signing contracts without review, or making big tech purchases until Mercury goes direct. **Q: Which crystals are best for Mercury Retrograde?** A: Popular choices include Lapis Lazuli (wisdom), Aquamarine (patience), and Black Tourmaline (protection). See our full list above. **Q: How can I protect myself during Mercury Retrograde?** A: Use grounding rituals, carry protective crystals, visualize white light, and always double-check plans and communications. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** astrology, mercury retrograde --- ### [Autumn Simmer Pot Spell for Prosperity](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/autumn-simmer-pot-spell-prosperity/) **Published:** October 14, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Nothing brings more warmth to a home like a little cinnamon, clove, orange, and magick! Simmer pots can be a Kitchen Witch's favorite way to cast a spell discreetly and easily with just a few ingredients! This simmer pot spell is perfect for calling more money into your household! All you need is a pot, 3 herbs, and water! ## Autumn Simmer Pot Spell for Prosperity **Spell Timing:** - New Moon - Waxing Moon - Full Moon - Thursdays - Anytime you want your house to smell wonderful **Ingredients:** - Orange peel, dried oranges \[for happiness + optimism\] - 5 Cinnamon Sticks \[for drawing money and speeding magick\] - 2 Tbsp. Cloves \[for good luck + prosperity\] - [Buy now! $3.95!](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cloves-whole-syzygium-aromaticum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=autumn-simmer-pot-spell-prosperity) - Water - Saucepan, preferably copper (our [copper care guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-clean-copper/) covers cleanup) **Instructions:** 1. Add all ingredients to the pot, stating their purpose in your spell as you place them in. 2. Add water to the pot. 3. Heat the pot on high, and as it's coming to a boil, visualize money filling your home and your life, like the vapors of the steam that have started dancing from the surface of the pot. 4. When it comes to a boil, lower the water to a simmer. *Copyright 2017 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Free Spells, money spells --- ### [Energy Building: Quick Chant to Manifest your Need](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/energy-building-quick-chant-manifest-need/) **Published:** January 7, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Want to help your need manifest faster? The key to helping your spells and intentions manifest faster is to have emotion and energy behind the intent! One of our favorite ways to raise energy, aside from drumming and dancing, is chanting! The elements are used heavily within this charm because they are the building blocks of existence on our plane. This quick chant will help you find the rhythm of your circle’s energy, harness it, and add it to your spell. Simply: 1. Begin chanting the following chant plus your spell. 2. Feel the elemental building blocks of energy inside of your space. 3. Know that they are aiding in your spell’s manifestation! 4. When you feel the speed and energy of the chant mounting, dare to be silent and know that the charm has worked. ## Quick Chant to Manifest your Need This chant can be said with visualization or by passing your written spell over and through the elements as you say them. Always follow your heart and intuition. As always, spells are worked best within a [protective circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) where energy can be contained and released intentionally. **Air for intellect** **Fire to warm** **Water for emotion** **Earth to form** \[Say your spell or intention for manifestation here\] Repeat as necessary. *Copyright 2018, Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** chants, Free Spells --- ### [Edible Flowers for Kitchen Witchcraft](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/edible-flowers-kitchen-witchcraft/) **Published:** February 11, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Beauty creates so many emotions within us, and emotion is one of the driving forces of change in our world. When we seek to manifest, we call upon emotion, will, intent, and practicality to create something new in the world, and whether you call constituents energy or catalysts, adding extra items to your spells and prayers helps tune in our intentions. Today, we’re focusing on Kitchen Witchcraft, or food-based intention setting. As humans, we first eat with our eyes, so when we see a beautiful dish presented in front of us, we immediately feel and are immediately driven to change. Adding flowers as a garnish or an ingredient serves to provide visually-inspired change and energetically-inspired change! Next time you’re cooking up love spells, friendship spells, success spells, and more in the kitchen, add these edible flowers to your magickal working! ## List of Edible Flowers for Kitchen Witchcraft Each edible flower has a basic list of magickal correspondences. - **Borage blossoms** - Magickal Uses: Optimism, removing energetic depression, courage - **Calendula/Marigold flowers** - Magickal Uses: Love, removal of negative energy, increase psychic activity - **Carnations** - Magickal Uses: Protection, removal of negative energy, friendship - **Chrysanthemum flowers** - Magickal Uses: Ancestral offerings, house blessings - **Cornflower** - Magickal Uses: Love, fertility, increase psychic ability, removal the Evil Eye, - **Dandelions** - Magickal Uses: Increase psychic ability, wishcraft enhancement, spirit communication - **Daylily flowers** - Magickal Uses: Angel communication and protection, divine love, goddess alignment - **Elderflower** - Magickal Uses: Calm anxiety, bring optimism, good health - **Hibiscus flowers** - Magickal Uses: Romance, harmony, relaxation - **Lavender buds** - Magickal Uses: Relaxation, stress relief - **Nasturtium flowers** - Magickal Uses: Raises vibrations, find magick in everyday life - **Pansies** - Magickal Uses: Longevity, removal of obstacles, protection - **Rose petals** - Magickal Uses: Love, romance, optimism - **Sage flowers** - Magickal Uses: Purification, raising vibrations, divine protection - **Sunflowers** - Magickal Uses: Confidence, positivity, balances root chakra - **Violets** - Magickal Uses: Love, peace, healing, protection - **Zucchini flowers** - Magickal Uses: Increasing fertility If you are foraging for your edible flowers, be sure that the land is not chemically-treated and is far away from roads. Preferably, you should grow your own flowers or purchase them from grocery stores. Curated from [Southern Living](https://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/edible-flowers), [What’s Cooking, America](https://whatscookingamerica.net/EdibleFlowers/EdibleFlowersMain.htm), and [ProFlowers](https://www.proflowers.com/blog/edible-flowers). **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Talkspace Is Revolutionizing The Therapy Industry](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/talkspace-revolutionizing-therapy-industry/) **Published:** March 1, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Smartphones have changed a lot of paradigms in modern society. One of the latest paradigm shifts will affect therapy. And on the leading edge of this shift is Talkspace. With Talkspace, you won’t have to go to the office of a therapist to get his help. All you need now is a cellphone and you can get help from a qualified therapist. Mobile devices might be instrumental in more people being depressed. Just witness the experiences of people who were bashed in social media platforms and because of that they felt miserable and unhappy. A recent study conducted in South Korea revealed that over 10 percent of teens using the internet are in danger of depression. It would just be fitting that their cellphones could also be used as a tool whereby they can recover from their miseries easily. Therapy is very important for those who are suffering from depression. They need to be turned back to their true selves before anything more serious happens in their minds. In this regard, Talkspace might be the perfect answer. [Talkspace](https://www.engadget.com/2017-11-09-your-therapist-will-text-you-now.html) makes available to the mentally depressed a mental health professional that the individual can quickly ask for help. The depressed person only has to dial the number of the mental health service provider and he or she can readily expect online assistance with whatever mental problem is being experienced at the moment. Talkspace offers an easily accessible and very convenient online therapy for troubled individuals. The e-therapy platform that Talkspace offers has several options. Depressed individuals can choose to do it on Skype, complete with audio and video, or they can do it using text messages and chat with the therapist. In terms of usage, Talkspace is claiming that it is now using 1,000 mental health professionals to serve approximately 500,000 users all around the world. Talkspace, as recent reports reveal, has signed a deal recently with Magellan Health, a giant medical service provider. Pretty soon, clients of Magellan Health will be able to use on-demand psychotherapy from Talkspace. For holders of Magellan Health cards, they will have the option to choose online therapy as part of their healthcare package. One of the primary benefits of online therapy is saving of time. Visiting a therapist involves so much time. You have to get time off from work, visit the therapist’s office and spend some time with him treating your problem. With Talkspace, you only need to open your cellphone, connect it to the internet, go to the website of Talkspace, choose a therapist and off you go. In effect, using Talkspace will not only save you time, but will also save you money. A physical session with a therapist normally costs hundreds of dollars. With Talkspace, you will only spend $32 per week. This package will already give you a therapist every day through text messages. You can’t do that in the traditional mode of therapy. If you chose the $39 per week package, you are entitled to two-check ins every day. That could be very expensive in the old-fashion way of psychotherapy. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [10 Beautiful Handfasting Ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/10-beautiful-handfasting-ideas/) **Published:** March 21, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Handfasting is an ancient tradition of binding two people together in the name of love, trust, and promise. Some handfastings would be for a year and a day, as in ancient Scotland, and other handfastings would be permanent and legally binding. In modern times, it is a beautiful ritual of tying the couple’s hands together with a beautifully crafted ribbon to signify the couple “tying the knot”. Love the idea of a handfasting ritual? Not sure if it fits into your religion? Don’t worry; it can be carried out in any religion and as part of any wedding ceremony or as the ceremony itself! Love knows no religious boundaries. ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/10-beautiful-handfasting-wedding-ideas-533x800.jpg "10beautifulhandfastingweddingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## 10 Beautiful Handfasting Ideas ### 1. Surround your bride and groom with a circle of magickal herbs or protective flowers. ![wedding-flower-circle-of-protection-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/wedding-flower-circle-of-protection-handfasting-ideas.jpg "weddingflowercircleofprotectionhandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") Choose from Bay, Chamomile, Chrysanthemums, Edelweiss, Ferns, Heliotrope, Blue Hyacinth, Jasmine, Morning Glory, Peonies, Red Salvia, white, or red Roses, Sunflowers, Sweetpea, Sweet William, Tarragon pink, and Violets. ### 2. Burn wedding oaths as you would petition spells. ![flower-crown-wedding-handfasting-ideas-2](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/flower-crown-wedding-handfasting-ideas-2.jpg "flowercrownweddinghandfastingideas2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ### 3. Braid a piece of the bride and groom’s hair, along with dried herbs, into the ceremonial handfasting knot. ![Crafting essentials on a rustic wooden background: spool of white ribbon, twine, vintage scissors, and a metaphysical sprig of flowers.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/handfasting-ideas-knot-cord-spell.jpg "handfastingideasknotcordspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") This signifies a more physical and long-lasting bond between the couple. ### 4. Arrange the wedding party chairs to represent the sacred spiral. ![spiral-dance-wiccan-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/spiral-dance-wiccan-handfasting-ideas.jpg "spiraldancewiccanhandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") Your wedding party dancing down the aisle is hugely popular right now! Why not have them spiral dance, instead? Raise that wedding energy! ### 5. On the wedding program, give everyone a quick blessing to say as a group! ![wedding-menu-and-group-chant-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/wedding-menu-and-group-chant-handfasting-ideas.jpg "weddingmenuandgroupchanthandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") The more people, the more power! ### 6. Use the ceremonial sword to cut away all harmful energies as the couple walks into their new life of marriage. ![handfasting-sword-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/handfasting-sword-ideas.jpg "handfastingswordideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ### 7. Throw lavender instead of rice. ![wedding-throw-lavender-instead-rice-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/wedding-throw-lavender-instead-rice-handfasting-ideas.jpg "weddingthrowlavenderinsteadricehandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ### 8. Burn sage blessing sticks instead of throwing rice. ![burn-sage-instead-of-rice-wedding-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/burn-sage-instead-of-rice-wedding-handfasting-ideas.jpg "burnsageinsteadofriceweddinghandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ### 9. In lieu of a veil, have the bride wear a crown of flowers and have the him/her throw it as a bouquet! ![flower-crown-wedding-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/flower-crown-wedding-handfasting-ideas.jpg "flowercrownweddinghandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") This symbolizes the passing on of maidenhood as the bride begins her/his transition into mother/parenthood. ### 10. Have the new spouses wear crystal crowns at their reception to signify the transition to Queendom or Kindgom. ![crystal-wedding-crown-handfasting-ideas](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/crystal-wedding-crown-handfasting-ideas.jpg "crystalweddingcrownhandfastingideas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") Copyright 2018 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reseved. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** handfasting --- ### [DIY Homemade Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-homemade-essential-oil-mosquito-repellent/) **Published:** March 26, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** ![DIY Homemade Essential Oil Mosquito Repellent](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DIY-Homemade-Essential-Oil-Mosquito-Repellent.jpg "DIYHomemadeEssentialOilMosquitoRepellent Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") It’s mosquito season! Chances are that if you’re here, you’re currently avoiding the waves of mosquitoes that are outside! Don’t worry, we’ll get you back outside in 30 seconds. That’s literally how quickly you can make this DIY, all-natural, homemade mosquito repellent that’s crafted from essential oils! Note: Always dilute essential oils before use, and always test essential oils on a small patch of skin before applying them to your body. Finally, essential oils are for external use. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [The Lost Witch: How I lost my spark and re-discovered it](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/the-lost-witch-how-i-lost-my-spark-and-re-discovered-it/) **Published:** August 24, 2018 **Author:** Nicole **Content:** What do you do when you’ve been practicing magick for almost your entire life and suddenly you’re not feeling that connection anymore? Do you abandon your religious practice and find a new one? Do you keep going through the motions even though you don’t feel them in your heart? Do you take a break and come back to it a few years later? What is a witch to do when they are in a crisis of faith? If you are like this witch, you go on a journey of exploration, self-doubt, and letting go of what you once knew. ## The Spark of a New Witch I first began to practice magick at the age of nine. I don’t recall how I found myself on a website about witchcraft and spells but the glittery pentacles on the background intrigued my young mind. I so badly wanted to try some of the spells I was seeing, but I had none of the supplies that the majority of these recipes called for. So, when I found a healing spell that simply called for a rock and someone with a headache I knew I could do this! I found a semi-large rock outside and taking my little brother down into the yard below, surrounded by trees where our grandparents could not see what we were up to, I began to recite the spell. Did he have a headache that needed curing? No – but don’t think I would let that stop me. I recall the words of the spell like it was yesterday and not 22 years ago. ## My First Healing Spell You hold the rock in your non-dominant hand while placing your dominant hand upon the person’s head and begin to say: “From your head to my hand to God’s hand.” You recite this until the headache is gone. Looking back I’m not exactly certain as to the point of the rock, but I followed each instruction explicitly. In the end, we were certain that the non-existent headache had been cured; > at that moment I decided that I would become a witch. Some kids dreamed about growing up to be schoolteachers or firefighters, while others just wanted to travel the world. I was going to be a witch. From the time I was a kid playing at healing until my mid-twenties, I thought that I had it all figured out. I had led groups of semi-New Age followers in monthly spiritual meetings that met at the local library, had been part of an amazing Pagan meetup group that I actually met my husband through, and had been part of a few private covens as well. > Everything was going great and I knew exactly where my life was headed…until I didn’t. ## When the spark of Witchcraft Fades Gradually rituals did not spark that feeling inside my chest that they used to. Calling on the four elements was a dreaded chore instead of a welcome ritual. And casting a circle? Forget about it. > I had lost my inner witch and I had no idea how to get her back. For someone whose identity was completely wrapped up in their religion, this was a serious blow to my entire sense of who I was. I felt lost, trapped, and completely alone in the world. These feelings grew inside of me for years, and I continued to go through the motions because I couldn’t imagine not living the life of a witch. Magick had been my joy and directed where I went in life; to suddenly doubt everything was one of the hardest experiences I’ve ever gone through. I questioned much of my practice as I began to educate myself more on issues of systemic racism, cultural appropriation, and the LGBTQ community. Was my practice welcoming to transgender folks? Was the language I was using inherently racist even if that was not my intention? What right did I have to hang a dream catcher above my bed as though I could understand the sacredness it held in indigenous American cultures? I didn’t know the songs and the ceremonies, but I felt it was my right to use their sacred symbols and tools because I thought they were pretty? When I began to question aloud these things I met some resistance from many friends and locals that I knew. Maybe I was wrong to be worried so much about all of this then. I mean, it’s all about your intent right? As long as I didn’t intend to be harmful that’s what counted. Wrong! As I have navigated through these issues and continue to learn and educate myself I can see that I can do better. I can be better, and I do not have to continue to insult other people, cultures, and spiritual practices because of my ignorance. > For over a year I didn’t practice my craft. ## How I Reclaimed My Witchdom I didn’t light candles or incense or call upon my deities. I felt lost and alone, and I wondered if I could ever come back from it. I began to read articles by other witches, Pagans, polytheists and magickal practitioners and saw that many of them were having the same issues. I was not the only one questioning my practice and my beliefs. I began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I started to go back to the basics of what I had once learned and began to tweak things. I do not work with a male and female deity because I need not need the gender balance. I do not use tools that have no meaning for me. I cast a circle when I want to. If I feel I need to work a hex or binding, I do it. I am no longer allowing myself to be held back by religious dogma and instead let my intuition guide me. If I come across a practice that I believe is culturally appropriative, I do not engage in it. I have changed the words I use that may be considered racist by people of color. I want to be the best witch that I can, but I want to be respectful and walk with integrity. If I make a mistake and get called out, I hope that I can accept the constructive criticism with grace and educate myself on problematic behaviors. I am far from perfect and I continue to blunder and make mistakes that make me cringe, but I have begun to walk a path that I believe is more honest, compassionate and truthful than what I previously did. ## Me, a Witch of Today I have been lighting candles and incense on my altars and giving offerings to the Gods I work with. I have started growing herbs and making tinctures again. Cleansing my altar has once again begun to have meaning for me, and it now gives me that sense of joy and connection that I was missing for so long. ## My Dream for You, Witch For those that may be experiencing this loss of connection and faith, I hope that my story can help you see that it doesn’t have to be the end. You can get your witch back, but it does take work. It’s not easy and it’s not pretty, but if you’re dedicated you can get through it and once again feel part of that divine network of energy that makes witchcraft so diverse and beautiful. *Copyright 2018 Nicole / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** real witch stories --- ### [How to Magickally Connect with Basil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-magickally-connect-with-basil/) **Published:** August 24, 2018 **Author:** Eira **Content:** The “Witch’s herb” Basil is traditionally used in love spells, prosperity rituals, and banishing unwanted energies in your home. When used in love spells, Basil often has a specific message for people who don’t understand the difference between commitments and intimacy. Her magic will help bridge the gap between these love and lust, and she can bring your relationships into a healthier balance. This is one of the reasons why it is used in love spells. Depending on how you choose to use this herb, basil can connect your mind and body, heal aches and pains, and increase vitality. When you’re ready to begin working with this magickal herb, be sure to Introduce yourself to Basil. Sweet and polite, she will lend her secrets to you if you treat her gently. ## How can I easily connect with Basil in a magickal way? 1. Hang out with Basil in the garden and meditate on her energy. 2. Make Basil tea and notice how the energy feels as it moves through your body. 3. Creating a beautiful dish of pesto pasta with fresh Basil, and watch the magick unfold within your family. 4. [Make a basil flower essence](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/basil-flower-essence-recipe/) and work with the vibrations, directly. I always recommend connecting with each and every herb before committing to serious work; this will increase your magick, tenfold.*Copyright 2018 Eira + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [DIY Natural Face Serum for Combination Skin](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-natural-face-serum-for-combination-skin/) **Published:** August 26, 2018 **Author:** Stephanie Rivera **Content:** Just as you’d adjust any ritual to your needs, it’s important to adjust your skin care routine to your skin’s needs. Check out this Quick Guide to the Best Essential Oils for Oily and Dry Skin. I might have just saved you some time! If you have combination skin, I have a combination answer. My natural face serum recipe is made for combination skin. As with any product, always test on a patch before applying to your entire face. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [A Quick Guide to the Best Essential Oils for Oily and Dry Skin](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/a-quick-guide-to-the-best-essential-oils-for-oily-and-dry-skin/) **Published:** August 28, 2018 **Author:** Stephanie Rivera **Content:** Ready to dive into DIY all-natural beauty, you amazing Goddess? You probably already know this, but skin type plays a large role in how you formulate your serums, creams, and salves! So, I’ve created this quick guide to get you started on your self-love path! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/best-essential-oils-for-oily-dry-skin-533x800.jpg "bestessentialoilsforoilydryskin Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## A Quick Guide to the Best Essential Oils for Oily and Dry Skin \[accordion title=""\] \[accordion-item open=”1” title="Essential Oils for Dry Skin"\] Geranium Essential Oil Lavender Essential Oil Myrrh Essential Oil Neroli Essential Oil Rose Essential Oil \[/accordion-item\] \[accordion-item title="Essential Oils for Oily Skin"\] Bergamont Essential Oil Geranium Essential Oil Juniper Essential Oil Ylang Ylang Essential Oil Tea Tree Essential Oil \[/accordion-item\] \[/accordion\] Want to learn more? I’ve created an in-depth guide to the benefits of each essential oil in my How do I choose the essential oil that works best for my skin? Article.*Copyright 2018 Stephanie Rivera + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** skin care --- ### [DIY Personal Pocket Aromatherapy Inhaler](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-personal-pocket-aromatherapy-inhaler/) **Published:** August 29, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Need to instantly unwind? Wish you had your essential oil diffuser with you 24/7? So did we; that’s why we created our very own DIY, personal, natural pocket aromatherapy inhaler! All you need is pink Himalayan sea salt, a glass vial, and your favorite essential oil! All you have to do is uncap, breathe, and be. You’ll find pink Himalayan salt among our [ritual bath salts](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bath-salts?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-personal-pocket-aromatherapy-inhaler). **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Confessions Of A New Witch, Part 2: Clearing Mental Clutter](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/confessions-of-a-new-witch-part-2-clearing-mental-clutter/) **Published:** September 26, 2018 **Author:** Graeme Seabrook **Content:** I really want to be good at Tarot, y’all. I do. I want to have multiple altars set up in our home. I want to have a much richer moon practice. I want to read more about Yemaya and Juno in particular, but so many other goddesses as well. I want to understand more about how crystals and essential oils and incenses work. I want to learn spells. There is so much to learn! And so much to learn about myself! ## But there’s a problem – I’m a mom. And I’m running my own business. And I’m running a conference. And we just moved halfway across the country a little over a month ago. Sometimes I wish that magic was like the movies and I could learn a spell that would make all of our boxes unpack themselves and our house set itself up. Is that just me? So how do you create space for learning, for ritual, for growth, for spirit, for fun in your life if you are being pulled in a billion different directions? You make a choice. Honestly, nothing in my life changed until I chose myself – until I decided that this journey I am on deserved time and attention. ## How I Made Room For Magic I’m really lucky – I have much more control over my schedule than many folks. Once I get the small people who actually run my home shipped off to kindergarten and preschool (can I get a Hallelujah for preschool?!?!) my time is very much my own. I decide when to have client meetings, when to work on taxes, and when to sit and write. I could, I realized, decide to weave in time to read, to study, to practice. But first I would have to truly believe that I was worth it, that taking this time away from my business or my family was worth it. I started by reordering my days to be more in tune with the actual meanings and ancient practices surrounding them. ### Monday is my Moon Day. This is when I spend the most time meditating. I study the moon and lunar astrology. I work with my moon altar. I spend time outside and in my garden. I am creating a ritual bathing practice for Mondays, as well. ### Tuesday belongs to Mars and so I WORK. Tuesday is when I push in my business – whatever feels like it needs some aggression or whatever I need to fight through is what I chose to focus on first. I also tend to let out my frustrations in a Facebook Live on Tuesdays. ### Wednesday is Mercury’s day, so I focus on communication. Wednesday my daughter doesn’t go to pre-school and so I don’t get to work as much. Wednesday is also Mercury’s day and so I focus on communication. I use the fact that I have a much shorter working window to really focus my writing and speaking that day – what is the most important thing that I have to say right now? ### Thursday is Thor’s day. So I focus on learning and on giving. How can I be a better daughter, a better mother, a better wife, a better friend, a better coach? ### Friday is for Freya and is all about the senses and sensuality. What are my yummiest smelling candles? What music can I play while I write? What clothing feels best on my skin? Who are the people who connect me to my physical self the most? This is another day that I focus on getting into my garden and growing things. ### Saturday is Saturn’s Day. When I first read that Saturday is Saturn’s day and is all about structure I laughed SO HARD. Growing up in a black household Saturday morning had nothing to do with cartoons and everything to do with loud Motown music and the whole family cleaning the house. We woke up early and by the time cartoons were on our house sparkled. Saturday mornings I work with clients, then we clean as a family, and then we plan out next week. Structure, y’all. ### Sunday is life. It is the Sun’s day and so we get outside, we spend the day as a family and with friends, we focus on being present with each other. This is what has been working for my family. It allows me time to focus on myself and my spiritual learning because it’s woven into the fabric of my days. What is it that you want to learn or to bring deeper into your life? How can you create the time and space to do that? *Copyright 2018 Graeme Seabrook + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How to Store Fresh Basil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-store-fresh-basil/) **Published:** October 22, 2018 **Author:** Eira **Content:** Basil harvests are always wonderfully plentiful, but figuring out how to store all of that deliciously scented, money-making herb harvest is an entirely different story! Knowing how to store your fresh basil is as easy as answering a few questions. - Are you storing the basil cuttings for tonight's meal? - Will you need your basil for pesto one week from today? - Are you storing the leaves for use outside of basil’s growing season? Understanding your reasons for why you want to store your bunches of basil will help you make the best decision. ## How can I keep fresh basil for 6 months? The short answer is short-term storage. Short-term storage is for use within six months of your basil being cut and is wonderful for recipes and rituals that require fresh or non-dry basil. Short-term herb storage will require some sort of refrigeration or freezing to keep your herbs fresh. ### 2 ways to store fresh basil 1. **Help your basil bunches stay fresh for 1 week:** Place basil cuttings in a glass jar filled with water. Place the jar in your refrigerator, like you would cut flowers, near the front. Storing the fresh cuttings in the front of the fridge prevents the tender leaves from becoming to cold and turning brown. Use within 1 week. 2. **Always have basil on hand for 6 months:** If you have a lot of cuttings, you can make powerful flavor cubes! Simply make a paste by blending your fresh basil with a little water. Store the basil paste in an ice cube tray, and top each cube a little olive oil. This will seal in the flavor and keep freezer burn away. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the freezer. These frozen basil cubes will keep for 6 months. **Pros:** Your basil will retain its fresh flavor. **Cons:** There is a tendency for the cuttings to wilt, mold, or go bad before you have a chance to use them. ## How can I make my basil harvest last until next year? Another short answer: long-term storage; this type of storage is used for keeping your basil leaves for a full year. ### 2 ways to dry and preserve fresh basil leaves 1. **Naturally, air dry your basil bundles:** Bunch some of your basil into a small bouquet. Place the bouquet in a paper bag. Hang the bag in a cool dry place, at room temperature, out of direct sunlight. The loosely covered bag will help collect the dried leaves as they fall off the stems, keep your basil clean, dry, and in a dark place. After, leaves are dry, separate from stems, and store in a jar with a tight lid out of direct sunlight. This method should keep for a year or longer and will keep your leaves from turning dark. Do not use a plastic bag for this method. 2. **Quick dry your basil leaves:** If you have a dehydrator, set it to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. While it heats up, separate the leaves from the stems. Spread the leaves loosely on the drying rack so air can circulate around all the leaves. This is a very quick way of drying your basil so it can keep its freshness. It should only take a few hours to dry as the leaves are thin. After, leaves are dry, store in a jar with a tight lid out of direct sunlight. This method should keep for a year or longer. PS: you can also use a low-temperature oven and place your basil plant leaves on a baking sheet covered with paper towels. **Pros:** My favorite advantage to long-term storage is you don’t necessarily need any special equipment. You can just hang your basil bouquet and dry it in a closet. **Cons:** Dehydrating your fresh basil is that it changes the flavor slightly but you can store a lot of dehydrated basil in a very small space. Here are several ways you can store fresh basil cuttings for future use. *Copyright 2018 Eira + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reseved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Confessions of a New Witch, Part 4: My Astrologer Made Me A Better Pagan Parent](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/confessions-of-a-new-witch-4/) **Published:** October 29, 2018 **Author:** Graeme Seabrook **Content:** My next confession: My daughter is, ummm, intense. It’s possible that I may also be slightly, well, intense. The two of us together can get interesting. I have been studying different aspects of my natal chart for months, and through this, I have learned so much about myself. Luckily, I have an amazing astrologer who is also a good friend. When I get stuck or confused, she’s been so helpful and supportive. Friendship is magic. ## How Astrology helped me Understand my Daughter While I was learning more and more about the “whys” in my own life, I noticed that I was also getting more and more frustrated in my relationship with my daughter. Yes, she is two years old, and yes, that’s a hard time. However, it was more than that. My daughter is SO smart. And so stubborn. I kept trying to understand her, but I felt like I kept failing. All the while, I knew one thing to be true: THREE. IS. COMING. (If you’re a parent, you know why that’s terrifying.) So, I reached out to Ariana from [Saltwater Stars](https://www.saltwaterstars.com/) and asked for her help. I wanted to know if she could look at my and my daughter’s chart to give me guidance on our relationship. I knew, more than anything, I don’t want to crush my daughter’s fierce spirit. However, I do want to help her learn to live with her big emotions. “Was that possible?” I asked. ### Can Astrology reconnect family members? The answer was yes. That reading was a revelation. I am not exaggerating. First of all, I love that the reading from Ariana was in chat form; I can go back and look at it as often as I need to. Confession: I’ve needed to a lot. Ariana was able to put into words what had been nothing more than half finished sentences that usually ended in some version of UGGGGHHHH! My daughter’s chart is full of water and earth, but she’s mostly water. Mine is full of water and fire, but I’m mostly fire. This helped -- a lot. This is a glimpse into our natal chart conversation: [![a text message conversation between a mother and astrologer to help with pagan parenting](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/how-an-astrologer-can-bring-families-back-together-420x400.png "how an astrologer can bring families back together Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/how-an-astrologer-can-bring-families-back-together.png) The great news? There was more. ### What can family natal charts show? We went deep, but all of it was focused on how our charts, needs, personalities, and qualities could possibly play out as she grows. That has helped me so much to have this specific knowledge to fall back on. Yes, of course, as a mother I know that she may not react to things the way that I would. Yet knowing that she’s easily overstimulated while also needing sensory input and that emotional flow - that was a whole other level of understanding. When I realized that my daughter was having severe meltdowns and sleep issues on Wednesdays I thought back to this reading and a lightbulb went off. She was overstimulated! She loves her preschool, but she can’t help but pick up on all of the emotions coursing through all of the other kiddos there. She needs a break. We started taking Wednesdays off and she’s doing much better. I was unsure before the session - after all, I want my daughter’s future to lay firmly in her own hands. I was worried that I was somehow crossing a line. But, of course, I needn’t have worried at all. Having our charts read together like this has definitely made me a better mother. *Copyright Graeme Seabrook + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** astrology, pagan parenting --- ### [You Should be Watching Harmony Nice on YouTube](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/witchy-youtube-spotlight-harmony-nice/) **Published:** December 15, 2018 **Author:** Allison Campbell **Content:** Every morning while I eat my breakfast and sip my tea, I like to watch YouTube videos. My go-to account? [Harmony Nice.](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJQafFd9es78EhaqXl4WNA) ## Who is Harmony Nice? She’s a British YouTuber who posts a variety of videos about Wicca, witchcraft, and her life. She also has some pretty cool lookbooks (essentially a virtual fashion show, for those of you who haven’t heard the term), and makeup/hair tutorials as well. I was surprised when I first found out that Harmony is only 21 because she is mature for her age and has accomplished so much already. She has over 400,000 subscribers on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoJQafFd9es78EhaqXl4WNA) and recently published a book called [*Wicca: A Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick*](https://www.amazon.com/Wicca-Modern-Guide-Witchcraft-Magick/dp/1580059155/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543957138&sr=8-2&keywords=wicca+a+modern+guide+to+witchcraft+and+magick). I discovered Harmony a little over a year ago when I decided to research Wicca and did an Internet search. I fell in love with her videos instantly and found myself getting more interested in Wicca and witchcraft. You could say that she is my number one witchy role model because she inspires me in so many ways. ## What videos by Harmony Nice should I watch? If you’re interested in learning more about witchcraft, I recommend watching her [Enchanted Endeavors](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoUbV6VYS1RKV68HehPsUSaXazNvZDMub) videos, which cover all eight sabbats as well as information about different forms of divination and an introduction to magick and Wicca. Harmony Nice is a sponsor for [Shop Dixi](https://shopdixi.com/collections/harmony-nice-shop-dixi-jewellery-collaboration), an online bohemian jewelry seller, and the [Amino Pagans and Witches](https://aminoapps.com/c/pagans-witches/home/) app, which are frequently mentioned in her videos. Besides being active on YouTube, Harmony also frequently posts on Instagram through her [@peachycinnamon](https://www.instagram.com/peachycinnamon/) account, featuring artsy vintage photos and brief life updates. One of my favorite things about Harmony Nice is how authentic she is. She is not afraid to be herself and will just chat during her videos, so she feels more like a friend than a celebrity. If you’re looking for a young, modern witch to follow and learn from, I definitely recommend checking out her videos. Whatever path you choose, keep being a good bean and witch on. Blessed be. *Copyright 2018 Allison Campbell + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Luscious Locks Ritual Scalp Oil Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/ritual-scalp-oil-recipe/) **Published:** January 29, 2019 **Author:** Eira **Content:** Aside from trimming your hair during a waxing moon, you can bring a little ritual into your hair care. This scalp oil pairs castor oil with rosemary, basil, and lavender, herbs long tied to beauty, clarity, and self-love magic. Rosemary, basil, and lavender essential oils join castor oil in this nourishing scalp oil. Rosemary has a long history in beauty and remembrance magic, and lavender brings calm. I've used this blend for months as a nightly self-care ritual, and I love how it feels. If you’ve never tried castor oil for hair, you’re about to have your mind blown. If you have low porosity hair that doesn’t play well with coconut oil or olive oil, castor oil is your new best friend. ## Luscious Locks Hair Oil Recipe ### Ingredients - 1 oz. Castor Oil (or half castor oil, half jojoba) - 2 drops Basil Essential Oil - 4 drops Rosemary Essential Oil - 2 drops Lavender Essential Oil - 1 drop Lemon Essential Oil (should be steam distilled) - 1 ounce [Glass Bottle with Dropper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amber-bottle-with-dropper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ritual-scalp-oil-recipe) ### Directions 1. Add all oils to your glass bottle and shake well. 2. Use at night, before bed, on a clean scalp. This works out to roughly a 1.5 percent dilution, gentle enough for regular use. Treat this blend as a beauty ritual, not a treatment. If you have scalp concerns or hair loss, talk with your doctor or dermatologist, and always do a patch test first to make sure your skin plays well with the ingredients. *Copyright 2019 Eira + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Pain Away DIY Essential Oil Massage Oil Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/pain-away-diy-essential-oil-massage-oil-recipe/) **Published:** January 30, 2019 **Author:** Eira **Content:** Long day? Tired body? This massage oil blends three essential oils we love, lavender, basil, and rosemary, into a warm, herbal scent made for slowing down. Rub it in as a small ritual of care at the end of the day. ## Why These Three Oils? Basil brings a spicy, warming scent that folk magic ties to protection and uplift. It sets a bright, energizing tone for your massage. Lavender adds its soft floral calm. It has long been associated with peace, rest, and gentle self-love. Rosemary is an ancient, sacred herb long associated with remembrance, purification, and strength. Each oil in this blend adds its own note, and together they make a massage that feels like a warm, herbal exhale. ## Lavender, Basil & Rosemary DIY Massage Oil Recipe ### Massage Oil Ingredients - 1 ounce Jojoba Oil - 12 drops Basil Essential Oil - 7 drops Lavender Essential Oil - 6 drops Rosemary Essential Oil - 1 ounce [Amber Glass bottle with Dropper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amber-bottle-with-dropper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pain-away-diy-essential-oil-massage-oil-recipe) ### Massage Oil Directions 1. Add all ingredients to the amber bottle and shake to mix well. 2. Take about 1 teaspoon of oil and massage into irritated muscles. As with all home remedies, you should always consult your doctor before adding this to your regimen. We also recommend doing a patch test to make sure that your body plays well with the ingredients. ## Buy your oils from us! *Copyright 2019 Eira + Plentiful Earth LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Stress Be Gone Essential Oil Room Spray Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/stress-be-gone-essential-oil-room-spray-recipe/) **Published:** January 31, 2019 **Author:** Eira **Content:** In today’s society, stress infiltrates our lives more than ever. The average cost of living is skyrocketing, we are under more pressure to make ends meet, and work stress naturally piles on top of it. If you’re empathic, your stress load is compounded from those around you. Stress can be very disabling. That makes us ask the question if there are crutches for disabled limbs, why can’t there be crutches for a disabled state of mind? What if you had a room spray that cleared stressful vibes from your space in seconds? My Stress Be Gone Room Spray blends basil, bergamot, and lavender essential oils to lighten the load on your energy field. Simply spray and take a few deep breaths. ## Stress be Gone Room Spray Recipe ### Essential Oil Room Spray Ingredients - 1.5 oz. Distilled Water - 25 drops Basil Essential Oil - 25 Drops Bergamot Essential Oil - 15 drops Lavender Essential Oil - 2 ounce Amber Glass Spray Bottle ### Room Spray Recipe Directions 1. Place all ingredients into the spray bottle. Shake and visualize yourself being stress-free. 2. Spray and allow your mind to relax. Feel the outside stress melt away. Feel your brain becoming more alert and focused on your goal. My belief is that when it comes to mental health, you should take all avenues of healing. So, in addition to this spray, be sure to contact your doctor to test you for anxiety and depression; this is not a cure for any mental health malady. *Copyright 2019 Eira + Plentiful Earth LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** aura sprays, room sprays, stress relief --- ### [DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-lavender-sugar-scrub-recipe/) **Published:** April 8, 2019 **Author:** Paige Craft **Content:** If you’ve read my super sexy [Witches Guide to a Brazilian Wax](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/a-witchs-guide-to-a-brazilian-wax/), you’re probably here to get my DIY Sugar Scrub. Yes, a lot of sources will tell you that its easiest to go with store-bought exfoliants and scrubs, but if you’re already witching it up, why not make your own healing sugar scrub? My take is if I’m using something that I would be normally ingesting, i.e. the ones in my pantry, I’m comfortable with it. However, I do ensure to make only what I need for the particular use and throw out the rest. Why sugar? It’s nicer to sensitive skin, the granules are smaller than salt, so isn’t as abrasive. ## DIY Sugar Scrub Recipe ### Ingredients - ¼ cup of oil of your choice\* - ¼ cup sugar - (optional) 1-2 drops lavender essential oil ### Directions 1. Put all ingredients in a small container, preferably not glass, and mix together. 2. Using your fingers, scoop small amounts and rub into your skin in small, circular motions. 3. Rinse and repeat all over your body. 4. Dry of with a cozy, warm towel. \*I used extra light olive oil, because that is what was on hand. I recommend that or Grapeseed oil. Check out[ this article](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/carrier-oil-benefits/) if you want to know more about carrier oils. ***Copyright 2019 Paige Craft + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.*** **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** recipes --- ### [When To Cast Money Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/when-to-cast-money-spells/) **Published:** July 17, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Spell timing is important. Money is important. We’re here to help you know when to get the best bang for your buck when casting a money spell. - [Why is spell timing important?](#h-why-is-spell-timing-important) - [When is the best time to cast a money spell?](#h-when-is-the-best-time-to-cast-a-money-spell) - [What are some money spells that work?](#h-what-are-some-money-spells-that-work) When it comes to casting spells, having as much energy in your favor as possible is the way to go. This not only helps ensure that your spell will manifest, but it also helps fill in the gaps if your stress is getting the better of you! After all, your power comes from yourself, but it’s okay to ask for help sometimes, too! ## Why is spell timing important? Just like with other things in life, there is a good time to do something and a great time to do something! While it’s not bad to perform Witchcraft for money during the waning moon or on a Saturday, it doesn’t add any extra power to your working. If you can postpone your [spell until a specific day like Thursday](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), the waxing moon phase, or a cash-friendly sun sign, more power to you. Literally! So, if you’re wondering if you should wait until a specific day of the week, even in emergencies, our rule of thumb is if it’s incredibly important cast twice -- once now and again during more favorable times. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/best-times-to-cast-money-spells-533x800.png "besttimestocastmoneyspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/best-times-to-cast-money-spells.png)## When is the best time to cast a money spell? [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/best-time-to-cast-money-spells-450x800.png "besttimetocastmoneyspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/best-time-to-cast-money-spells.png)We recommend that you pull out your green candles or cinnamon during/on: - Waxing Moon - Full Moon - New Moon - Thursday - [Planetary hour of Jupiter](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) - Taurus or Capricorn Moon signs Whether you’re a practitioner of modern Witchcraft, traditional Pagan religions, or early modern Paganism, you’ll love the results you get from performing money magic during these times! ## What are some money spells that work? - [Famous Cinnamon Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-cinnamon-money-spell/) - [Money Mulligan \| A Money Drawing Oil Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-mulligan-a-money-drawing-oil-recipe/) - [Full Moon Silver Coin Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell/) **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Free Spells, money spells --- ### [A Witch’s Guide to a Brazilian Wax](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/a-witchs-guide-to-a-brazilian-wax/) **Published:** April 8, 2019 **Author:** Paige Craft **Content:** Humans, why do we do the things that we do. Is that the ultimate question? I got a Brazilian wax for the first time, and I feel like this is one of those mysteries that needs to be talked about. Don’t Panic! **Why a Brazilian?** If I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it, ok, that's it. **Does a Brazilian wax hurt?** Hell to the yes. I’m going to share with you how I got through the pain, and how I handled the aftercare and upkeep. Also, check here for my favorite sugar scrub recipe; so grab your towel, because, by the end of this article, you’re going to need it. ## Brazilian Wax Planning and Research ### Do it a week ahead of time. I got my first Brazilian wax a few days before Valentine’s Day. It just lined up, ok. But spoiler alert, if you do need to schedule for a “special occasion”, do it over a week ahead of time, because, friend, you’re not good to go right off the table. ### The more hair, the better. After I called and made the appointment, I tried to mentally prepare for the couple days in between. Keep in mind, the wax needs something to grab onto, so the more hair the better, plan accordingly. For me, it was winter, this was completely ok to be a last minute decision and appointment. Which gave me less time to think about it and chicken out. ### Do your own additional research. My first suggestion in approaching something new, whether it’s shrouded in mystery or not, research. You may have already begun this step, and that’s how you find yourself here. I didn’t focus on how bad it would hurt. I researched, I knew. Jenn Sinrich tells it like it is in their article for SELF,[ What You Need To Know Before your first brazilian wax](https://www.self.com/story/first-brazilian-wax). This really helped me place my expectations. This was going to fucking hurt, but it’s fine. ## Waxing is one of my ways to get rid of negativity. Let me give a little waxing background, I love getting my eyebrows waxed. The feeling of the hot wax on my skin and the sting of the rip, paired with the departure of unwanted hair feels so, so good. It’s my ritual send-off of the negativity that those stray little hairs bring to me. It’s a version of self-care for me and not just in an aesthetic way. I’ve tried DIY wax strips at home for my bikini area once. Wax strips that you warm up between your hands, then peel off a clear backing before slapping it on and hoping it grabs the hair. I never used them again, because how many times can you torture yourself with a strip of hardly warm wax. I have a hard time ripping off my own band-aids. ## The Brazilian Wax Appointment. ### The prep step. Once it’s time for my appointment, I’m led to a small, private room, asked to undress from the waist down (while the technician waited outside), and lay a paper cover myself from the waist down. It was warm in the room, due to the vats of wax being heated. It felt really comfortable. The table is just like a massage table, with a headrest instead of a face hole (I’m sure there is a name for those). It’s flat, able to be moved up and down. After a couple of minutes, the technician came back in and it was show time. ### What type of wax do Brazilian salons use? I was happy to know that the waxing salon I went to used hard wax. The wax itself hardens around the hair and is ripped off when it dries, as opposed to soft wax, which needs a cloth strip applied to rip off. It supposed to be more efficient in getting the hair. ### Check for numbing agents! I had also scheduled my brows to be done so before that, a numbing agent was applied to every part of my undercarriage. My eyebrows were waxed while that went to work. The numbing stuff may have been a placebo, I have no evidence. After about 15-20 minutes, I had gorgeous brows and a slight bit of nervousness because I knew what was next when she told me to butterfly my legs. ## Focus on your breath. Going into this, I considered how I could make this the most comfortable experience it could be. I knew I would need to be in the most relaxed state I could get into for two reasons. One, I had to get my mind right, two, hair is easier to rip out of relaxed areas. In my mind, if I tightened my muscles, it was going to hurt more. A relaxed mind makes for a relaxed body. At least that’s what I tell myself. I considered asking the technician to not talk to me at all and really focus on my breathing so I could get into a deep meditative state. But that felt like it’d be awkward and I was only focusing on my own comfort without considering others involved. So I just planned to do the best I could at focusing on my breathing and my body; not on the pain itself. The technician I had was so personable and easy to talk to, so I felt that I was able to joke about my pain, between wax applications. She was focusing on her job which involved precision and trust me, I was respectful of that. Plus, the small talk to work to keep my mind off of things. I kept my breathing slow and intentional. I tried to line up a breath out with the ripping of the wax, and focused on keeping the cadence. Breathing into my root chakra to release any type of negative feeling, physical and mental, right along with that hair. Keeping my body relaxed and at ease. Repeat for almost an hour. ## The most and least painful areas. As far as the most painful part of the Brazilian wax, it’s a tie between all of it. Sorry if that’s not helpful. The “leg pits” hurt just as much as the pubis on “top”. The top hurt just as much as the labia majora. But not all of it hurt and not all of it was the total worst, only 95% of the experience was painful. I knew it was close to being over when I was told to flip over, for the easiest, least painful part. There is no eloquent way to say, the waxing of the butt crack. Remember, if I’m going to do it I’M DOIN’ IT. But hey, this doesn’t hurt at all, it’s on eyebrow waxing pain level and when this part is done, so is the appointment. The technician applied some cooling cream, left the room so I could get dressed, then I made another appointment for 4 weeks later. ## Aftercare Tips ### Take off your pants, but not for that. After your wax, it’s probably time to go home and take off your pants. Tight clothing and freshly waxed skin do not get along. You’re going to be red, swollen, and slightly uncomfortable for a few days. HelloGiggles has an[ excellent list](https://hellogiggles.com/beauty/skin/what-to-avoid-after-brazilian-wax/) on what to avoid *right after* your wax, while your skin is recovering, such as sex, baths/hot tubs, the gym, scented soaps & etc., and exfoliating. I used aloe vera, that I keep in the fridge, to offer cooling relief of irritation. Again, this was only for about 3-5 days. ### Why you should plan ahead. Go easy on yourself, let your skin heal and when the bumps and redness clear up. A lot of hair was just ripped out of your skin, the follicles are irritated, causing the bumps and redness. This is a reason to plan ahead if you’re looking to have smooth skin for any particular occasion. ### Exfoliate. Once that redness and bumps have gone away, or the wax technician may give you an estimated timeline of when to do this, it’s time for exfoliating. Why is exfoliating after waxing important? Exfoliating removes dead skin. When dead skin builds up in our hair follicles, it can cause ingrown hairs, which can be super painful and not a good time to deal with. Plus, this helps develops a habit of exfoliating your entire body, if you didn’t already. I usually make sugar scrubs and masks for my face so it was a no brainer that I was going to do the same thing for my vulva! I’ll share the recipe, it’s super easy. If you’d rather buy something, Bustle compiled[ a list of store bought sugar scrubs in their article encouraging after waxing exfoliation](https://www.bustle.com/articles/173052-the-one-essential-beauty-hack-to-do-after-a-bikini-wax). They do mention “opting for store-bought products might be your best bet, since you never really know what \[might be in your sugars and oils\]”. ### My DIY Sugar Scrub [Get the recipe here.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-lavender-sugar-scrub-recipe/) ## **Brazilian Wax Upkeep** My next appointment was made for 4 weeks later. For most, it’ll be about 4-6 weeks before you will go back in to get another waxing. Whenever you do start seeing hair growing back, it will be a lot thinner and there won’t be much of it. If you have a few stragglers, grab them with some tweezers. DO NOT SHAVE. This cuts those new hairs and creates a sharp, angled end just asking to be an ingrown hair. Also, remember all of that exfoliating going on? You’re soft, exfoliated skin could get irritated by the razor. The more you get waxed, the less hair comes in; or so they say. So that means that the less hair, the less painful getting it ripped out of you will be. I’m definitely planning on keeping up with waxing appointments as I can. Not feeling like I have to shave is a nice perk but the best part? The new hair growing in isn’t itchy at all. So long, and thanks for all the itch! To me, that’s all worth the pain. Actually, maybe I need to count the number of rips next time, what if it’s 42? *Copyright 2019 Paige Craft + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Pumpkin Juice Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/pumpkin-juice-recipe/) **Published:** September 2, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Pumpkin juice is one of our favorite foods from Harry Potter's Wizarding World! While it literally pains us to say that Harry Potter isn't real, it makes us feel a lot better to sip on this amazing, refreshing, pumpkin-filled juice! In our real-life magical world, pumpkin juice is a perfect drink to take to Mabon, Samhain, Halloween, and Harry Potter parties, circles, rituals, and celebrations! During Mabon, we celebrate the delicious apple. During Samhain, we celebrate the perfect pumpkin! It only takes 5 minutes to whip up a tall glass of pumpkin juice, and it makes a great Samhain food and Mabon food! As with all of our recipes, we'll provide a few magical correspondences for you to use to empower your juice with magic and intention! **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How to Make Sage Spray](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-make-sage-spray/) **Published:** June 28, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** ## Table of contents - [How can I use sage spray?](#h-how-can-i-use-sage-spray) - [What do I need to make a smokeless sage smudge spray?](#h-what-do-i-need-to-make-a-smokeless-sage-smudge-spray) - [How to Make a Sage Spray for Clearing Bad Energies](#h-how-to-make-a-sage-spray-for-clearing-bad-energies) - [Buy the ingredients for this spray from us](#h-buy-the-ingredients-for-this-spray-from-us) It’s incredibly easy to make a DIY sage spray! With just 5 ingredients, you can spray the bad energy away! Simply add everything to a spray bottle, shake, and spray! If you can’t burn sage smudge sticks to sage cleanse your home, this spray is a great way to create your sacred space! The [white sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-sage-spray) for this spray comes loose-leaf or in bundles, whichever you prefer. *Copyright 2020 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** aura sprays, kitchen witchcraft, room sprays --- ### [Tres Leches Cake Recipe for Imbolc](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/tres-leches-cake-recipe-for-imbolc/) **Published:** March 31, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Looking for a creamy, sweet, milk-packed cake for your Imbolc celebration? Our kitchen witchcraft never fails to deliver the most amazing cakes for your cakes and ale. If you’re reading this recipe, it’s likely getting close to Imbolc! (Or you have a massive sweet tooth as Aurora does!) We can’t wait for you to fall in love with this cake, soaked with milk and vanilla! ## What is Imbolc? Imbolc is the first celebration of Spring. It’s a beautiful time when the first plants and flowers begin poking out from the last snow, new baby birds begin to sing, and new mama animals begin giving out milk for their new babies. So, in addition to crafting Brigid Crosses, you can invite some kitchen witchery into your home by cooking with milk! Working with milk helps us celebrate the nurturing aspects of this season of renewal. ## What if I can’t celebrate Imbolc because no one knows I’m a Witch? We know how it goes. Sometimes it can be tough to celebrate a Wiccan or Witches’ Sabbat if you’re a closeted, secret Witch! We’ve all been there. The great thing about Witchcraft is that it doesn’t require tools to make change. As long as you have a goal, intention, willpower, and visualization, you can cast a spell and celebrate Pagan holidays! How? Be being a Kitchen Witch! Anytime you cook, familiarize yourself with the magical correspondences and meanings of each ingredient. As you add it to your recipe, visualize how that ingredient helps your goal manifest! [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tres-leches-cake-recipes-for-imbolc-1-533x800.jpg "treslechescakerecipesforimbolc1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/tres-leches-cake-recipes-for-imbolc-1.jpg) *Copyright 2021 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Lammas Bread Recipe: White Sandwich Bread for Bread Machine](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/lammas-bread-recipe-white-sandwich-bread-for-bread-machine/) **Published:** July 27, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** It’s Lammas Loaf time! Witches, you know what we’re talking about! Warm, soft, fresh from the oven, and filled with the magical harvests of Lammas or Lughnasadh! Homemade bread is one of the best ways to celebrate the turning of the wheel! Now, with modern technology, we can make this delicious Lammas recipe in under 2 hours! No more slaving over a warm hearth here! And if you’re wondering, is it still Witchcraft if we don’t make the Lammas bread by hand? Of course it is! As you’re adding your ingredients to your bread maker, visualize your intent and charge the ingredients! Each time you pass the bread maker or smell the bread baking, visualize your goal happening right before your eyes! Much like with anything in modern times, intention is everything, and adaptability is key! Just check out The Modern Witches’ Toolkit! It’s so good, we promise you’ll literally ask yourself, “What is this Witchcraft?” [![Freshly sliced homemade bread with golden wheat stalks - a perfect recipe for lammas sandwich bread from your metaphysical shop's bread machine.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lammas-Bread-White-Sandwich-Bread-for-Bread-Machine-1-533x800.jpg "Lammas Bread White Sandwich Bread for Bread Machine Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Lammas-Bread-White-Sandwich-Bread-for-Bread-Machine-1.jpg)*Copyright 2021, Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** lammas --- ### [Sweet Potato Oven Wedges for Friendship, Happiness, and Grounding | Kitchen Witchcraft Recipes](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/sweet-potato-oven-wedges-for-friendship-happiness-and-grounding-kitchen-witchcraft-recipes/) **Published:** August 18, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Really good food always makes us happy and these crispy, sweet, and savory, magickal oven Sweet Potato Wedges will fill your belly up with joy and more! Chances are, you’ve heard that the secret ingredient is love, but here, it’s happiness, friendship, and grounding. ### How do recipe spells work? What is the secret to Kitchen Witchcraft? Each ingredient adds its own energy to a recipe and your love charges them up! Everything in our lives has energy and that energy can shift and move into other people, places, and things. Why not recognize and use the good vibes that food gives us and amplify them when you cook? Simply visualize your goal while you cook, acknowledging the energy that each item adds to your spell as you chop and add them! ### What can I use this magical recipe for? This easy sweet potato recipe makes a great snack, side dish, or potluck item for a Mabon or Samhain feast! Empower this dish to repair friendships, recharge your sacral chakra, and inspire optimism! In this recipe, we pan-sear the outsides of each wedge to make sure they’re crispy when they come out of the oven! [![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sweet-Potato-Oven-Wedges-for-Friendship-Happiness-and-Grounding-533x800.jpg "SweetPotatoOvenWedgesforFriendshipHappinessandGrounding Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sweet-Potato-Oven-Wedges-for-Friendship-Happiness-and-Grounding.jpg)*Copyright 2021 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** mabon --- ### [Braised Lamb Shanks Magical Recipe for a Happy Family](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/braised-lamb-shanks-magical-recipe-for-a-happy-family/) **Published:** August 19, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mabon and Samhain are two of a Witches’ favorite holidays! They’re both times for us to go within and reconnect with our Selves and our families! Whether you’re enjoying a Witches’ Thanksgiving Mabon feast with your family or honoring your ancestors at Samhain, this savory, homey main dish will reconnect you with the love of your family. ## What is a Magical Recipe? A magical recipe is any recipe that’s made with a specific intention in mind. Each of the ingredients that go into the dish add specific energy to work towards your intention’s manifestation! Just like in a normal spell, you should visualize your goal as having happened. As you prepare and add the ingredients, state how its energy helps your spell. Visualize that whoever eats your cooking gets your intention manifested! This particular lamb shank recipe contains ingredients that help remove negative energy from your family and allows the room to reconnect with relatives and ancestors! [![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Braised-Lamb-Shanks-Magical-Recipe-for-a-Happy-Family-533x800.jpg "BraisedLambShanksMagicalRecipeforaHappyFamily Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Braised-Lamb-Shanks-Magical-Recipe-for-a-Happy-Family.jpg) **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Room Spray Recipe: Rose & Sage Essential Oil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/sage-harmonizing-smudge-spray-recipe/) **Published:** October 25, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Room sprays are great alternatives to burning sage smudge sticks or incense! This room spray recipe combines the energy cleaning power of sage and [rose's warmth of Universal love](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-magical-properties-how-to-use-roses-in-spells/) all in one bottle! Who doesn't love a multi-tasker? ## Do you love sage, but hate the smell of a burning sage bundle? Sage cleansing is one of the best things a person, especially an empathic person, can do for their home, and let’s be real, everyone loves a home that has been cleaned, cleansed, and blessed. Unfortunately, not everyone loves the strong scent of burning sage. I know that my husband cannot stand the smell of burning sage bundles, so I’ve created a smokeless Sage Harmonizing Smudge Spray! This sage mist spray recipe comes with all of the vibration-raising power of sage, but without setting off your smoke alarms! ## What can a smokeless smudge spray do for me? Because this smudge spray is composed of essential oils that are extracted directly from the plants themselves, this sage spray recipe harnesses all of the energies and magickal properties of sage, [spiritual uses of lemon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lemon-magickal-properties/), and [magical correspondences of rose](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-magical-properties-how-to-use-roses-in-spells/). This room spray recipe contains sage essential oil, which purifies, raises, and protects the energies of yourself and your space, lemon essential oil, which [uplifts, clarifies, and heals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lemon-magickal-properties/), and rose essence oil, which promotes love on all levels. ## How do I make a Sage Smudge Spray? Crafting your very own smokeless sage smudge spray is very simple! To make your life easier, you can buy almost everything you need right in our store! ## Troubleshooting Tips 1. Sometimes the salt can crystalize inside of the mister mechanism; try adding a smaller pinch of salt or just one grain. 2. Some brands of oils are thicker than others and may suffocate the mister mechanism; try adding a little witch hazel tincture to your spray to emulsify the water and oil! You can also dissolve the essential oil in the alcohol before adding the water. [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rose-sage-essential-oil-spray-533x800.jpg "rose sage essential oil spray Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/rose-sage-essential-oil-spray.jpg) **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [111 Positive Affirmations To Make You Happy In Every Situation](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/positive-affirmations-every-situation/) **Published:** May 14, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wish you could hack your way to better mental health? Wish you could say a quick chant and feel better? You can, with positive affirmations. Positive affirmations can help get rid of negative thinking and help you plan your future. - [Anxiety Affirmations](#h-12-anxiety-affirmations) - [Daily Affirmations](#h-6-daily-affirmations) - [Good Health Affirmations](#h-8-good-health-affirmations) - [Happiness Affirmations](#h-8-happiness-affirmations) - [Men's Health Affirmations](#h-7-men-s-health-affirmations) - [Monday Affirmations](#h-6-monday-affirmations) - [Money Affirmations](#h-8-money-affirmations) - [Morning Affirmations](#h-7-morning-affirmations) - [Motherhood Affirmations](#h-11-motherhood-affirmations) - [Motivation Affirmations](#h-7-motivation-affirmations) - [Self-Love Affirmations](#h-10-self-love-affirmations) - [Spiritual Affirmations](#h-7-spiritual-affirmations) - [Women's Health Affirmations](#h-7-women-s-health-affirmations) - [Work Affirmations](#h-6-work-affirmations) ## What Are Positive Affirmations? Positive affirmations are helpful statements that help align your subconscious with what you want in life. Affirmations are statements that are repeated in order to help your brain evade the "what if" scenarios and skip right to the life changes. By repeating them daily, you help your future fall in to place, exactly how you want it to. Positive affirmations are the exact opposite of negative thoughts. In fact, good affirmations help fight off negative thoughts so you have a positive outlook on the past, present, and future. Don't believe us? Give affirmations a try! (Also, they're backed by scientific studies!) ## How To Use Affirmations 1. Find a mirror or a quiet place to sit and relax. 2. Take 3 deep breaths. 3. If you have a mirror, gaze into your eyes. No mirror? Gently close your eyes instead. 4. Repeat your affirmation out loud as if it were a mantra. 5. Keep doing this until you feel that the statement is true or you feel a positive shift or excited feeling in your body. 6. Go about your day with confidence! 7. Repeat daily, plus anytime you need a boost! ![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/111-Positive-Affirmations-To-Make-You-Happy-In-Every-Situation-533x800.jpg "111PositiveAffirmationsToMakeYouHappyInEverySituation Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## 12 Anxiety Affirmations For the moments when worry and stress get loud, try these positive affirmations. 1. Stressful moments roll off of my shoulders, like water on a duck. 2. I will focus only on the things I can change in this moment. 3. I am not anxious. I only feel anxious right now, and this feeling will pass. 4. I am not my anxiety. The feelings of anxiety will pass. 5. I release all fear. 6. Just for today, I will not worry. 7. I give myself permission to let go of stress, worry, and anxiety. 8. I always make it through. 9. I easily let go of negativity. 10. My fears do not define me. 11. When things get tough, I remember to breathe. 12. I am releasing expectations of being perfect. ## 6 Daily Affirmations Shift your mindset throughout the day and help yourself return to a state of calm. 1. Today is filled to the brim with opportunities. 2. I approach today with an open mind and a calm aura. 3. I easily find joy in everything. 4. Today, I am one with the Universe. 5. Just for today, I will be grateful. 6. I am focused and ready for today. ## 8 Good Health Affirmations 1. Golden sparkles fill my aura and body with good health. 2. My DNA knows how to heal itself. 3. I am getting stronger every day. 4. I inhale healing. I exhale fear. 5. I am healing more and more every day. 6. I welcome good health and recovery with open arms. 7. I am stronger than they say. 8. Every cell in my body is divinely blessed and healthy. ## 8 Happiness Affirmations 1. I feel my smile in every inch of my body. 2. In this moment, there is absolute joy. 3. I decide when I am happy. I am happy right now. 4. I choose happiness, health, and joy. 5. I stay away from negative forces in my life. 6. I easily look inside of myself to find happiness. 7. I attract what I feel, and right now, I feel happy. 8. I have a beautiful life filled with blessings. ## 7 Men's Health Affirmations 1. I am feeling sad right now, and that is okay. I am allowed to feel sad. 2. I am successful in my own, great way. 3. I am safe to express my emotions and feelings. 4. It's okay to try this again another day. 5. Asking for help helps me get closer to friends and family. 6. I am good at my job, and I love what I do. 7. I am filled with good health and strength. ## 6 Monday Affirmations 1. I easily do hard things. 2. I feel rejuvenated and recharged. 3. I release any hardships from last week, and I welcome the possibilities of this week. 4. I am ready for a great week. 5. I am ready to get things done. 6. I claim my positive Monday mindset. ## 8 Money Affirmations 1. Every part of my life is rich and filled with wealth. 2. Each month, my bank account grows more and more. 3. I am a powerful money magnet. 4. Money is my friend. 5. I was born to be abundant. 6. Every dollar I spend comes back to me by three. 7. Money-making opportunities always come my way. 8. Money flows into my life effortlessly. ## 7 Morning Affirmations 1. Today is a really good day! 2. I give myself permission to slow down and enjoy this cup of coffee. 3. I am as radiant as the rising sun. 4. I can feel that today is full of possibilities. 5. Today's lessons are the friends that help me grow. 6. I have everything I need to have a great day. 7. This delicious coffee is just the beginning of a day ## 11 Motherhood Affirmations New mom? Give yourself some self-care with these affirmations for new moms! 1. I am safe. My baby is safe. 2. My baby is safe; I have done everything I can do. 3. My baby and I are happy, healthy, and close. 4. I am playful and happy. 5. Taking care of myself makes me the best mom I can be. 6. I laugh with my babies. 7. I am a great mom. 8. My baby and I are learning so many new things; it's okay to relax. 9. My confidence as a mother grows day by day. 10. I am patient and give my body time to recover. 11. I am a better parent when I take care of myself. ## 7 Motivation Affirmations 1. I can make things happen. 2. I easily do hard things. 3. I am currently creating the life of my dreams. 4. I am overflowing with vision, direction, and actionable energy. 5. I have a millionaire mindset. 6. I am a success powerhouse. 7. All I need to do is take the next small step. ## 10 Self-Love Affirmations 1. In this moment, I am the best version of myself. I can only get better from here! 2. It is safe to be my most authentic self. 3. I am everything I need to be. 4. I love myself and those who are worthy of my love. 5. I have and enforce healthy boundaries. 6. I matter. 7. My top priority is my well-being. 8. It's okay to be still. 9. I ask my mind, body, and soul what it needs, and I easily provide it. 10. I see the good in myself. ## 7 Spiritual Affirmations 1. I am connected to my Higher Self at all times. 2. I move in alignment with the Universe. 3. I am the energy I want to attract. 4. I am always divinely taken care of, exactly when I need to be. 5. Serenity fills my entire being. 6. I exist within a vast universe of possibilities. 7. I am not afraid of the unknown. ## 7 Women's Health Affirmations These affirmations for Women can help you rediscover your sense of power, importance, and self in today's social climate. 1. I am the strongest, most fierce protector of my own body and health. 2. I claim my power. I am the queen of me. 3. I have the final decision on who can enter my energy, mind, and space. 4. I am in charge of my own identity. 5. I honor my need to rest and recharge. 6. My body is wise. I listen and easily understand what it wants. 7. I trust my intuition and keep an open mind to the truth. ## 6 Work Affirmations 1. I am clear, focused, and determined. 2. I am worth taking my work breaks for. 3. I'm allowed to make mistakes because I always learn from them. 4. I easily learn something new every day. 5. I am creating a workspace that inspires me. 6. I am the owner of my career growth. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Affirmations --- ### [Words of Affirmation for Anxious Days: What Helped Me Alongside Therapy](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/ditch-high-functioning-anxiety-words-of-affirmation/) **Published:** September 5, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** For years, I was proud of my ability to push through any scary scenario by being hyper-aware of everything. I prided myself on always looking for the best way forward, checking out all possible pitfalls, and then going full-steam ahead towards the best course of action. - [Why My High-Functioning Anxiety Was Keeping Me Awake At Night](#h-why-my-high-functioning-anxiety-was-keeping-me-awake-at-night) - [What I Did To Fight High-Functioning Anxiety](#h-what-i-did-to-fight-high-functioning-anxiety) - [The Words Of Affirmation I Use To Manifest My Reality](#h-the-words-of-affirmation-i-use-to-manifest-my-reality) - [Key Takeaway](#h-key-takeaway) My brain would run at 100 miles per minute, automatically working through all possible outcomes to ensure that anything I did would be successful. Sure, my pattern gave me some anxiety, but that's okay because this method always worked. It's okay, right? ## Why My High-Functioning Anxiety Was Keeping Me Awake At Night It turns out that I had high-functioning anxiety, [which can trick you](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-high-functioning-anxiety/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20term%20high%20functioning%20anxiety,says%20psychologist%20Adam%20Borland%2C%20PsyD.) into thinking that if there's a tomorrow, tomorrow will be filled with problems to solve. Every night, in the shower, I would think about what I needed to do the next day and create elaborate structured plans for the simplest of tasks. I never stopped to remind myself that it's fine to plan, but not everything is an emergency. I never gave myself any reassurance that I am safe, and that I'm just thinking for the future. So, I made the choice to take time to remind myself that in this moment, I am safe. ## What I Did To Fight High-Functioning Anxiety **First**, I worked with a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) mental health professional to help me understand, process, and overcome past events that built the foundation for my generalized anxiety disorder. When I say that I feel the most amazing I've ever felt in my life, that's a massive understatement! I feel incredible. It feels like my brain is no longer running in circles to make sense of old traumas – but there were always small specs of the overactive worrying habits that would creep in. It was because I wasn't filling those spaces with positive reinforcement. I needed to fill those gaps where unrealistic worrying used to live with positive reminders of reality. **Then**, I spent every night in the shower doing positive affirmations instead of planning for tomorrow. [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/spiritual-mental-health-533x800.jpg "spiritualmentalhealth Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/spiritual-mental-health.jpg)## The Words Of Affirmation I Use To Manifest My Reality **I am healthy.** – **I am healing.** – **I am safe.** – **I am wealthy.** – **I am light.** Every night, during my highest planning time (the shower), I repeat those words to myself. Now, instead of my mindset centering around uncertainty before bed, my mind rests on what's real at this moment. The shift has been incredible. My mind is more flexible during a dumpster fire, and it's because I know that at the core of it all, I'm healthy, safe, and flowing with the pure light of possibility. ## Key Takeaway **Trade your worry time with positive affirmations**. For a bonus, sprinkle in some gratitude journaling or deep breathing exercises. This helps your brain understand that you're safe. It also helps your subconscious drive you towards the true act of being healthy, safe, and wealthy. Once your brain believes something, it will act on its own accord to make it a reality. Create your reality by helping your brain understand where to navigate to. Build your daily life around your idea of the highest quality of life by repeating daily affirmations. *Copyright 2022 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** mental health, Mindfulness --- ### [Creamiest New England Clam Chowder Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/creamiest-england-clam-chowder/) **Published:** April 27, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-81121)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/creamy-new-england-clam-chowder) New England clam chowder is a rich, creamy soup that is a staple of the Northeastern United States. This savory soup is made with potatoes, clams, bacon, and other ingredients that come together to create a delicious seafood dish. In this article, we'll take a closer look at this recipe, including its history, how to make it literally magical, and how to cook it. ## History Of New England Clam Chowder New England clam chowder has a long history that dates back to the early days of the United States. It is believed that the soup was first made by settlers in the Northeast, who used clams that were abundant in the region. Over time, the recipe evolved, with various ingredients and seasonings added to create different variations of the soup. The recipe for New England clam chowder has become a cultural icon of the Northeast, with many restaurants and food establishments serving their own unique versions of the dish. It has also gained popularity around the world, with people from all over trying their hand at making this savory seafood soup. ## History Of Kitchen Witchcraft Kitchen witchcraft is a type of witchcraft that focuses on using ingredients and tools in the kitchen to create magic. Practitioners of kitchen witchcraft, like us, believe that food and cooking can be a form of spiritual practice and that the act of preparing and sharing food can be a way to connect with the divine. Some common practices in kitchen witchcraft include using herbs, spices, and other ingredients in spells and rituals, creating homemade potions and remedies, and incorporating magical symbols and sigils into cooking and baking. For those who practice kitchen witchcraft, the kitchen is a sacred space where magic and nourishment come together to create a harmonious and holistic approach to life. ## How To Make Clam Chowder Into A Spell Or Ritual When you practice kitchen witchcraft, it's very easy to transform any recipe into a spell or ritual. In fact, this is how potions came into existence. For this clam chowder recipe, we'll look at the magical properties and spiritual symbolism of each ingredient. When you add each ingredient to the dish, visualize it adding the following vibrations to anyone who eats it. **Magical Properties Of:** - Clams: Grounding, happiness, protection - [Potatoes](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/potatoes/): Grounding, protection, stability - [Butter](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-butter-butter-materia-magicka/): Smooth changes - Bacon: Preservation - Onions: Anti-hex, grounding, protection - Celery: Concentration, mental awareness - [Garlic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/): Health, protection - [Bay Leaf](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-bay-leaves/): Energy boosting, luck, protection - Flour: Binding, energy boosting, vitality - Half & Half: Smooth changes As you can see, clam chowder makes an amazing kitchen witch spell for grounding and good health! ## Ingredients For New England Clam Chowder To make New England clam chowder, you'll need the following ingredients: - 3, 8-ounce bottles clam juice - 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces - 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter - 3 slices bacon, finely chopped - 2 cups chopped onions - 1 1/4 cups chopped celery with leaves (about 2 large stalks) - 2 garlic cloves, chopped - 1 bay leaf - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour - 6, 6 1/2-ounce cans chopped clams, drained, juices reserved - 1 1/4 cups half and half ## Instructions For Making New England Clam Chowder Now that you have all of your ingredients, it's time to start making your New England clam chowder. Here are the instructions: 1. Bring bottled clam juice and potatoes to boil in a large pot over high heat. 2. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. 3. In a fresh, large, heavy stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. 4. Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 8 minutes. 5. Add onions, celery, garlic, and bay leaf and sauté until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes. 6. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes (do not allow flour to brown). 7. Gradually whisk in reserved juices from clams. 8. Add potato mixture, clams, and half and half. 9. Simmer chowder for 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring frequently. 10. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to a simmer before serving.) Tips for Making the Perfect New England Clam Chowder - Don't let the flour brown when making the roux - this can affect the taste and texture of the chowder. - Be sure to stir the chowder frequently while it simmers to prevent sticking and burning. - Season the chowder to taste with salt and pepper - this will enhance the flavors of the soup. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/kitchen-witchcraft-clam-chowder-533x800.jpg "kitchen witchcraft clam chowder Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")![A bowl of creamy white clam chowder with bacon on top](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/new-england-clam-chowder-kitchen-witch-recipe-280x280.jpg "new england clam chowder kitchen witch recipe Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Creamy New England Clam Chowder A perfectly savory, creamy bowl of clam chowder that's perfect for making you feel warm, cozy, and protected. 5 from 1 vote [Add To Yummly!](https://www.yummly.com) [ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/creamy-new-england-clam-chowder) [ Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fspiritual-living%2Fcreamiest-england-clam-chowder%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F04%2Fkitchen-witchcraft-clam-chowder.jpg&description=Creamy+New+England+Clam+Chowder&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 35 minutes mins Total Time 45 minutes mins Course Soup Cuisine American Servings 8 Calories 204 kcal ### Equipment - 1 Vegetable peeler - 1 Cutting board - 1 Knife - 1 Large pot - 1 Large, heavy stockpot ### Ingredients 1x2x3x - 24 ounces Clam juice - 1 pound Russet potatoes peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces - 2 tablespoons [Butter](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-correspondences-butter-butter-materia-magicka/) - 3 slices Bacon finely chopped - 2 cups Onions chopped - 2 stalks Celery with leaves chopped - 2 cloves Garlic chopped - 1 [Bay leaf](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bay-leaves-whole-laurus-nobilis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - ¼ cup All-purpose flour - 6 6.5 ounce cans Chopped clams drained, juices reserved - 1 ¼ cups Half and half ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - Bring bottled clam juice and potatoes to boil in a large pot over high heat. 24 ounces Clam juice, 1 pound Russet potatoes - Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. - In a fresh, large, heavy stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. 2 tablespoons Butter - Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown, about 8 minutes. 3 slices Bacon - Add onions, celery, garlic, and bay leaf and sauté until vegetables soften, about 6 minutes. 2 cups Onions, 2 stalks Celery with leaves, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 Bay leaf - Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes (do not allow flour to brown). 1/4 cup All-purpose flour - Gradually whisk in reserved juices from clams. 6 6.5 ounce cans Chopped clams - Add potato mixture, clams, and half and half. 1 1/4 cups Half and half - Simmer chowder for 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring frequently. - Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to a simmer before serving.) ### Notes - Don't let the flour brown when making the roux - this can affect the taste and texture of the chowder. - Be sure to stir the chowder frequently while it simmers to prevent sticking and burning. - Season the chowder to taste with salt and pepper - this will enhance the flavors of the soup. ### Nutrition Calories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg Keyword chowders Tried this recipe?Leave a review! 👇 5 from 1 vote New England clam chowder is a delicious seafood soup that is perfect for a cold winter day or a warm summer evening. With its rich, creamy texture and savory flavor **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Male Witch Names: 60 Witchy Boy Names and Their Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/60-magical-witchy-baby-boy-names/) **Published:** September 20, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Sixty male witch names from mythology, the stars, stones and trees, and famous witches of story, each with its origin and meaning, for a baby, a craft name, or a character. **Content:** Male witch names come from five places: the gods and myths, the night sky, the stones and trees and wild things, the witches and wizards of story, and old names whose meanings happen to be magical. Here are sixty witchy boy names with the origin and meaning of each, whether you're naming a baby, choosing a craft name for yourself, or naming a character. Every origin below is the name's real linguistic root. Where a name has two possible roots, or where a popular meaning is folklore rather than etymology, the entry says so. ## What a Male Witch Is Called A male witch is called a witch, because the word has never belonged to one gender, and most men in the craft use it for themselves. "[Warlock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warlock)" is the word people expect, and it is the wrong one for most practitioners. It comes from the Old English *wǣrloga*, which means "oath-breaker" or "deceiver," and many witches hear it as an insult. A few men have reclaimed it on purpose. "Wizard" belongs to fantasy and to ceremonial magic more than to witchcraft, and "Wiccan" names a member of the religion of Wicca, whatever their gender. The [Witches or Wiccans](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) page covers that difference, and [How to Become a Witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) is written for anyone starting out. So the names below are witch names. If you came looking for male warlock names, these are the same names. ## Male Witch Names From Gods and Myth Male witch names from mythology are the names of gods, Titans, and legendary beings, and they are the classic source of pagan boy names and craft names. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Aion | Greek | Aion means "age" or "eternity." He was the [Hellenistic god of unbounded time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aion_%28deity%29), shown standing inside the wheel of the zodiac. | | Ares | Greek | Ares is the [Greek god of war](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ares). The root of the name is uncertain, and it is often linked to a Greek word for "ruin." It suits courage and protection work. | | Atlas | Greek | Atlas means "the one who bears" or "endures." He was the [Titan who holds up the sky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_%28mythology%29), and his name is a name for strength that doesn't quit. | | Bran | Welsh and Irish | Bran means "raven." [Brân the Blessed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Br%C3%A2n_the_Blessed) was the giant king of Welsh myth whose head went on speaking and guarding Britain after his death. | | Janus | Roman | Janus comes from the Latin word for "doorway." He is the [two-faced god of thresholds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janus), beginnings, and endings, and January is named for him. | | Morpheus | Greek | Morpheus means "the shaper," from the Greek word for "form." He is the [god who shapes dreams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morpheus), and his name is a natural choice for a dreamworker. | | Odin | Old Norse | Odin comes from a word for "frenzy" and "inspiration." He is the [Allfather](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin), god of wisdom, poetry, and magic, who hung nine nights on the [world tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yggdrasil) to win the [runes](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/). | | Phoenix | Greek | Phoenix means "crimson." It is the [firebird](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_%28mythology%29) that burns and rises from its own ashes, and it is the name for anyone who has started over. | | Vanir (Van) | Old Norse | The [Vanir](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanir) are the Norse family of gods tied to fertility, foresight, and [seiðr](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sei%C3%B0r) magic, among them Freyr and Freyja. The root of the word is uncertain. Van is the everyday short form. | | Zephyr | Greek | Zephyr is [Zephyros](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zephyrus), the god of the gentle west wind that brings spring. It is an air name. | ## Male Witch Names From the Sky and Stars Male witch names from the sky are the names of constellations, stars, and the sun, and they suit a child born under a particular sign or a witch who works by the heavens. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Draco | Latin, from Greek | Draco means "dragon" or "serpent." It is the [constellation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draco_%28constellation%29) that coils around the north celestial pole, and most people know it from Draco Malfoy. | | Leo | Latin | Leo means "lion." It is the [fixed fire sign of the zodiac](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_%28astrology%29), ruled by the Sun. | | Orion | Greek | Orion is the [giant hunter of Greek myth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orion_%28mythology%29), set among the stars as the brightest constellation of winter. The root of the name is uncertain. | | Sirius | Greek | Sirius means "glowing" or "scorching." It is the [Dog Star](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirius), the brightest star in the night sky, and its rising marked the flooding of the Nile in ancient Egypt. Readers also know Sirius Black. | | Sun | English | Sun is the sun itself, from Old English. It carries light, vitality, and every solar correspondence at once. | ## Male Witch Names From Stone, Tree, and Wild Things Male witch names from nature are the names of stones, metals, trees, herbs, birds, and elements, and each one carries the correspondences of the thing it names. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Aspen | English | Aspen is the [aspen tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Populus_tremula), from Old English. Its leaves tremble in the slightest breeze, and folklore calls it the whispering tree. | | Copper | English, from Latin | Copper is the metal, named for Cyprus, where the Romans mined it. In alchemy it is the metal of Venus, which makes it a name of love and conductivity. | | Forest | English, from Latin | Forest means "woodland." It is a plain green-witch name, and the older spelling Forrest is the surname. | | Jasper | Persian | Jasper means "treasurer." Tradition gives the name to one of the [Magi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_Magi), the wise men whose title is the root of the word "magic." It is also the name of the protective stone, which has a separate Greek root. | | Jet | English, from Greek | Jet is the [black gemstone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_%28gemstone%29), which is fossilized wood. It is named for an ancient town in Asia Minor, and it has been worn for protection and mourning for centuries. | | Moss | English | Moss is the plant, from Old English. It was also a medieval English form of Moses. It is a quiet, earthy name. | | Oakley | English | Oakley means "oak clearing." The [oak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oak) is the sacred tree of the druids, of Thor, and of Zeus. | | Raven | English | Raven is the bird, from Old English. Odin kept [two ravens, Thought and Memory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huginn_and_Muninn), and the raven belongs to [the Morrígan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morr%C3%ADgan) in Irish myth. | | River | English, from Latin | River comes from the Latin word for "bank." It is a water name, for flow, feeling, and cleansing. | | Rowan | Irish, and Old Norse | Rowan is two names in one. The Irish name Ruadhán means "little red one." The [rowan tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowan), from a Norse word, is the most famous protective tree in British folklore, planted by doors and carried against enchantment. | | Sage | English, from Latin | Sage is two words that share a spelling. The herb comes from the Latin *salvia*, "to heal." The wise person comes from the Latin *sapere*, "to be wise." | | Wild | English | Wild comes from Old English and means what it says. It calls up the [Wild Hunt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Hunt), the spectral riders of northern European folklore. | | Wind | English | Wind is the element of air, from Old English. It is the name for breath, change, and messages. | | Wren | English | Wren is the small brown bird. Celtic folklore calls it the king of all birds, and Ireland still keeps [Wren Day](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wren_Day) on December 26. | ## Male Witch Names From Witches and Wizards of Story Male witch names from story are the names of witches, wizards, and their companions in legend, books, film, and television, and several of them are much older than the stories that made them famous. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Ambrose | Greek | Ambrose means "immortal." The earliest tellings of the Arthur legend call [Merlin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin) "Merlin Ambrosius," and Ambrose Spellman is the warlock cousin in *[Chilling Adventures of Sabrina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilling_Adventures_of_Sabrina_%28TV_series%29)*. | | Blair | Scottish Gaelic | Blair means "plain" or "field." It became a witch name through *[The Blair Witch Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blair_Witch_Project)*. | | Blaise | French, from Latin | Blaise comes from the Roman name Blasius, which may mean "lisping." In Arthurian legend Blaise is Merlin's teacher, the man who wrote down his deeds. The University of Rochester's [Camelot Project](https://d.lib.rochester.edu/camelot-project) collects the Arthurian texts. | | Caleb | Hebrew | Caleb is usually read as "whole-hearted" or "faithful," and its literal root is the Hebrew word for "dog." Caleb Danvers is the young warlock of the 2006 film *The Covenant*. | | Ender | Turkish | Ender means "very rare." Most readers know it from the novel *[Ender's Game](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender%27s_Game)*, which is science fiction rather than magic. | | Geralt | Polish, from Germanic | Geralt is a form of Gerald, "rule of the spear." [Geralt of Rivia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geralt_of_Rivia) is the monster hunter of *The Witcher*, who works simple spells called signs. | | Gomez | Spanish | Gomez is a surname meaning "son of Gome," from a Visigothic word for "man." [Gomez Addams](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gomez_Addams) made it the name of the devoted, delightfully macabre father. | | Kingsley | English | Kingsley means "the king's meadow." Kingsley Shacklebolt is the calm, powerful wizard of the *Harry Potter* books. | | Lucius | Latin | Lucius means "light." Lucius is the hero of Apuleius's *[The Golden Ass](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Ass)*, who is turned into a donkey by witchcraft and saved by the goddess Isis. Readers also know Lucius Malfoy. | | Owen | Welsh | Owen is the Welsh Owain, probably "well-born" or "youth." [Owain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owain_mab_Urien) is a knight of Arthur's court who commands a flight of ravens in the Welsh tales. | | Rand | English, from Germanic | Rand is short for Randolph, "shield-wolf." Rand al'Thor is the hero of *The Wheel of Time*, a man who can channel magic. | | Salem | Hebrew and Arabic | Salem means "peace," from the same root as *shalom*. It is the Massachusetts town of the [1692 witch trials](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials), which the University of Virginia documents in its [Salem Witch Trials archive](https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/home.html), and [Salem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_Saberhagen) is the talking cat in *Sabrina the Teenage Witch*. | | Wyatt | English | Wyatt comes from an Old English name meaning "brave in war." Wyatt Halliwell is the firstborn witch son in *Charmed*. | | Xander | Greek | Xander is short for Alexander, "defender of men." [Xander Harris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xander_Harris) is the loyal friend, with no powers at all, in *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. | ## Old Names With Magical Meanings These male witch names are ordinary given names and word names whose meanings carry something a witch would want: blessing, direction, the hunt, the stag, the dragon, or the sign itself. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Asher | Hebrew | Asher means "happy" or "blessed." By sound it also recalls the ash, the world tree of Norse myth, though the two words are unrelated. | | Cleigh | English | Cleigh is a modern respelling of Clay, from the Old English word for clay. It is an earth name: the stuff that is shaped. | | Damian | Greek | Damian means "to tame" or "to master." [Saint Damian and his twin, Cosmas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmas_and_Damian), are the patron saints of healers. The boy in *The Omen* spells it Damien. | | Devin | Irish | Devin is an Irish surname linked to Gaelic words for "poet" and for "fawn" or "little stag." Either reading suits a witch. | | Drake | English | Drake comes from the Old English *draca*, "dragon." It is also the word for a male duck, which is a different root. | | Easton | English | Easton means "east settlement." In a cast circle, east is the quarter of air and of dawn. | | Grayson | English | Grayson means "son of the steward." Many people choose it for the color, and grey is the color of the space between. | | Holden | English | Holden means "hollow valley." It is a sheltered, hidden-place name. | | Hunter | English | Hunter is the occupation. It calls up [Herne the Hunter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herne_the_Hunter), the antlered rider of English folklore, and the [Horned God](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horned_God) of modern witchcraft. | | Killian | Irish | Killian is the Irish Cillian. It is usually read as "little church," and another reading links it to a word for "strife." It belonged to a seventh-century Irish saint. | | Luca | Italian, from Greek | Luca means "man from Lucania," a region of southern Italy. It has long been linked by sound with the Latin *lux*, "light," though that is not its root. | | Oliver | French | Oliver is usually linked to the olive tree, the emblem of peace. Some scholars trace it instead to a Germanic name meaning "elf army." | | Omen | English, from Latin | Omen means "a sign of what is coming." It is the diviner's word, used here as a name. | | Quinton | English, from Latin | Quinton comes from the Roman name Quintus, "fifth." Five is the number of the pentacle's points. | | Sahir | Arabic | Sahir is two Arabic names in English spelling. One means "wakeful" and is the common given name. The other, *sāḥir*, means "magician." | | Trance | English, from Latin | Trance comes from a Latin word meaning "to cross over." It is the state a witch enters for journeying and deep work. | | Weston | English | Weston means "west settlement." In a cast circle, west is the quarter of water and of sunset. | ## Witchy Boy Names for a Baby The witchy boy names that work best for a baby are the ones that sound at home on a class list and carry their magic quietly in the meaning, such as Asher, Jasper, Leo, Rowan, Owen, Oliver, Sage, Wyatt, and Wren. A baby's name has to last through a school, a job interview, and a life that may or may not include the craft. The names in that list pass without comment anywhere, and each one still holds something: a blessing, a protective tree, a wise herb, a lion, a knight with ravens. If you want something bolder, Atlas, Orion, Phoenix, Odin, and Zephyr have all become familiar enough that a child won't spend his life spelling them. The sister list of [witch names for girls](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/boho-witch-baby-girl-names/) follows the same sources. ## How to Choose a Male Witch Name for Yourself To choose a craft name, pick a name whose meaning matches the witch you are becoming, say it out loud for a few weeks before you commit, and check where it comes from before you claim it. A [craft name](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craft_name), also called a magical name, is the name a witch uses in circle, in a [coven](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-a-coven/), or in their own practice. Some witches keep it private, some use it everywhere, and plenty of witches never take one. If you want one, here is how people choose. 1. **Start from what you work with.** A green witch might be Rowan, Moss, or Sage. A diviner might be Omen or Janus. A witch who works by the stars has Orion, Sirius, and Leo. 2. **Read the meaning, not just the sound.** Every name above has its root listed for this reason. 3. **Say it out loud.** Introduce yourself with it in the mirror. A craft name you feel silly saying won't last. 4. **Check the source.** The names of Greek, Roman, Norse, and Celtic gods are widely used by modern pagans. A god's name is still a god's name, so choose one because you honor that god, not because it sounds good. Names from living closed traditions are best learned about from practitioners within the tradition before you take one. 5. **Live with it before you announce it.** Traditional [Wicca](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) gives a name at initiation. A solitary witch can take one at a full moon, a birthday, or the day it finally feels like theirs. ## Male Witch Names FAQ ### What Is a Male Witch Called? A male witch is called a witch. The word has never been limited to women, and most men in the craft use it. "Warlock" comes from an Old English word meaning "oath-breaker," and many witches consider it an insult. ### What Are Good Male Witch Names? Good male witch names include Ambrose, Bran, Jasper, Rowan, Odin, Orion, Sage, Salem, Wren, and Zephyr. Each comes from myth, nature, the stars, or a story about witches, and each has a meaning a witch can work with. ### What Are Some Unique Male Witch Names? Unique male witch names from this list are Aion, Vanir, Jet, Omen, Trance, Sahir, Blaise, Cleigh, Wind, and Moss. They are rare as given names, and every one has a real origin. ### What Are Witchy Boy Names for a Baby? Witchy boy names that suit a baby are Asher, Jasper, Leo, Rowan, Owen, Oliver, Sage, Wyatt, and Wren. They sound ordinary on a class list and carry their magic in the meaning. ### What Are Pagan Boy Names? Pagan boy names are names drawn from pre-Christian gods and myths, such as Odin, Ares, Atlas, Janus, Bran, Orion, Morpheus, and Zephyr, along with nature names like Rowan, Oakley, and Raven. ### What Are Male Warlock Names? Male warlock names are the same names as male witch names, because a male witch is a witch. Names with a darker edge from this list are Draco, Lucius, Damian, Omen, Raven, Jet, and Salem. ### What Is a Craft Name? A craft name, or magical name, is the name a witch uses in ritual, in a coven, or in private practice. It is chosen for its meaning, and it may be kept secret or used openly. ### Can You Use a God's Name as a Witch Name? Yes, many modern pagans use the names of Greek, Roman, Norse, and Celtic gods, and names like Odin and Atlas are now common baby names. Choose a god's name because you honor that god. Names from living closed traditions are best learned about from practitioners within the tradition first. ### What Name Means Witch or Magician for a Boy? Sahir is the closest on this list. The Arabic word *sāḥir* means "magician," though the common given name Sahir means "wakeful." Jasper carries it indirectly, as the traditional name of one of the Magi, whose title is the root of the word "magic." A witch name is a small spell you cast every time you say it. Pick the one whose meaning you want to grow into, and say it like you mean it. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [10 Powerful Uses for Jezebel Root in Spiritual & Occult Practice](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/jezebel-root-uses/) **Published:** March 10, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning to explore the world of rootwork and folk magic, Jezebel root is one of those botanicals that deserves a place in your spiritual toolkit. - [What Is Jezebel Root?](#what-is-jezebel-root) - [Why Does My Jezebel Root Look Different?](#why-does-my-jezebel-root-look-different) - [Iris fulva, The Original Jezebel Root](#iris-fulva-the-original-jezebel-root) - [Picea abies, A Jezebel Root Substitute](#picea-abies-a-jezebel-root-substitute) - [The Top 10 Uses for Jezebel Root](#the-top-10-uses-for-jezebel-root) - [1. Attracting Wealth and Financial Independence](#1-attracting-wealth-and-financial-independence) - [2. Compelling Men to Provide](#2-compelling-men-to-provide) - [3. Enhancing Personal Magnetism and Sex Appeal](#3-enhancing-personal-magnetism-and-sex-appeal) - [4. Domination and Control Work](#4-domination-and-control-work) - [5. Reversing Spiritual Attacks and Sending Back Harm](#5-reversing-spiritual-attacks-and-sending-back-harm) - [6. Uncrossing and Removing Obstacles](#6-uncrossing-and-removing-obstacles) - [7. Influencing Legal Matters](#7-influencing-legal-matters) - [8. Self-Empowerment & Shadow Integration](#8-self-empowerment-shadow-integration) - [9. Binding a Lover or Drawing Back an Estranged Partner](#9-binding-a-lover-or-drawing-back-an-estranged-partner) - [10. Crafting Jezebel Root Oil for General Spell Work](#10-crafting-jezebel-root-oil-for-general-spell-work) Rich with history and brimming with feminine power, this root has been a quiet companion to witches, conjure workers, and spiritual practitioners for generations. Let's explore what this remarkable root can do for you. ## What Is Jezebel Root? Jezebel root comes from the Louisiana iris (*Iris fulva* or related species), a wildflower native to the American South. Its name carries the energy of its [biblical namesake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jezebel): a woman of undeniable power, magnetism, and strategic intelligence. In Hoodoo, folk magic, and various witchcraft traditions, Jezebel root is honored as a tool of feminine authority, attraction, and self-determination. It's a root that asks nothing of you except that you own your power. ## Why Does My Jezebel Root Look Different? There are actually two different plants that carry the name Jezebel Root: 1. Louisiana Iris, *Iris fulva* 2. [Norway Spruce, *Picea abies*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/jezebel-root-pieces-picea?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=jezebel-root-uses) ### Iris fulva, The Original Jezebel Root The original Jezebel root is the Louisiana Iris. [![real jezebel root on a table with red candles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/real-jezebel-root-800x800.png "real jezebel root Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/real-jezebel-root.png)Its roots are actually white rhizomes that start out bulbous then taper off and form smaller, hair-like roots. ### Picea abies, A Jezebel Root Substitute A great [jezebel root substitute](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/jezebel-root-pieces-picea?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=jezebel-root-uses), if you cannot get Louisiana Iris or if you have contact dermatitis from handling the root, try Picea abies. [![norway spruce](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jezebel-root-norse-spruce-1400x785.png "jezebel root norse spruce Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/jezebel-root-norse-spruce.png)If your jezebel root looks more like woodchips, you're likely working with its backup. But don't worry; using the bark of this Norway spruce tree provides very similar energies to what iris root brings to the circle. ## The Top 10 Uses for Jezebel Root Below are some of our favorite ways to use this root, or its substitute, in spells. ### 1. Attracting Wealth and Financial Independence Jezebel root has a deep historical association with [drawing money](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-mulligan-a-money-drawing-oil-recipe/), particularly for women who support themselves through their own gifts, talents, or women-owned businesses. Carry a piece of the root in your purse, in your wallet, or place it near your cash register to invite financial flow. [![jezebel root in a purse spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/norse-pine-jezebel-root-spell-800x800.png "norse pine jezebel root spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/norse-pine-jezebel-root-spell.png)Many practitioners combine it with lodestone, cinnamon, and green candles to amplify prosperity work. The energy here is less about luck and more about *magnetic confidence*, the kind that attracts opportunities and fair compensation. ### 2. Compelling Men to Provide In traditional Hoodoo, this root is specifically known for its ability to influence men to give generously: money, gifts, attention, and resources. This use speaks to a long history of women in marginalized positions using spiritual tools to secure their livelihood. Whether you're working to encourage a partner to be more financially engaged, or drawing in someone willing to invest in your wellbeing, Jezebel root can lend its energy to that intention. [![jezebel root oil petition spell with a red candle](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/red-candle-spell-800x800.png "red candle spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/red-candle-spell.png)Dress a pink or red candle with Jezebel root oil and burn it with your petition clearly written beneath it. ### 3. Enhancing Personal Magnetism and Sex Appeal There's a reason Jezebel root is a cornerstone of attraction magic. It amplifies your natural allure and helps others see you in your most captivating light. Add a small piece to a charm bag with rose petals, damiana, and a piece of lodestone to create a personal magnetism sachet. [![pink love sachet](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pink-love-spell-800x800.png "pink love spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pink-love-spell.png)Wear it close to your body when you want to turn heads or leave a lasting impression. This isn't about becoming someone else; it's about radiating *you* at full voltage. ### 4. Domination and Control Work Jezebel root carries a quiet authority that lends itself beautifully to domination spells, which are basically workings designed to help you maintain the upper hand in relationships, negotiations, or difficult situations. If someone in your life is challenging your autonomy or creating power imbalances, working with Jezebel root in a candle spell or a floor wash can help reestablish your dominion. Combine it with calamus root or licorice root for added influence. ### 5. Reversing Spiritual Attacks and Sending Back Harm Jezebel root can be worked in reversal magic, particularly when you believe someone is working against you. Its assertive, unapologetic energy is perfectly suited to send negativity back to its source. Place the root in a black mirror box or incorporate it into a reversing candle spell to create a firm spiritual boundary. [![black mirror box spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/black-mirror-spell-800x800.png "black mirror spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/black-mirror-spell.png)### 6. Uncrossing and Removing Obstacles Beyond reversal work, Jezebel root is used to cut through blockages standing between you and your goals. If you've been feeling spiritually stuck, like your path keeps hitting dead ends, try a bath lit by the candlelight of a white candle dressed with Jezebel root oil. Ask clearly for clarity and forward motion. This combination is believed to cleanse away crossed conditions and open the road ahead. ### 7. Influencing Legal Matters Jezebel root makes an appearance in legal and court case work, especially when you need an authority figure (a judge, employer, or official) to look upon you favorably. Carry the root in a mojo bag alongside [Little John to Chew](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-high-john/) (galangal root) and a copy of your petition. [![a justice spell with jezebel root in a blue sachet](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/justice-spell-pouch-800x800.png "justice spell pouch Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/justice-spell-pouch.png)Some practitioners write the name of the judge or decision-maker on a piece of paper, fold it toward themselves, and place it under a dressed candle before a hearing or important meeting. ### 8. Self-Empowerment & Shadow Integration At a deeper level, working with Jezebel root is an act of reclaiming power. The name "Jezebel" has historically been used to shame women who refused to be small, making this root a potent ally for shadow work and self-sovereignty rituals. Meditate with the root in your hands and ask what parts of yourself you've been afraid to claim. Her energy invites you to stop apologizing for your desires, your ambition, and your complexity. ### 9. Binding a Lover or Drawing Back an Estranged Partner Jezebel root appears in love binding and return-lover spells throughout Southern conjure traditions. If you want to keep someone in your orbit or call back a partner who has drifted, try combining Jezebel root with two interlocked lodestones, red thread, and a personal concern (like hair or a photo) in a mojo bag. Feed the bag with Jezebel root oil weekly and keep it hidden in your bedroom. Be clear about your [intention and speak it aloud when you dress](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-dress-a-candle/) the bag. ### 10. Crafting Jezebel Root Oil for General Spell Work One of the most versatile ways to work with this root is to create your own Jezebel root oil. Gently warm a [carrier oil (like jojoba or almond oil](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/carrier-oil-benefits/)) and steep pieces of the dried root, along with complementary botanicals like rose, jasmine, and a small piece of lodestone. Allow the mixture to infuse over several weeks, charging it in moonlight if possible. Use this oil to dress candles. ## A Few Words of Care Like all roots used in folk magic, Jezebel root calls for respect and intentionality. Many practitioners feel strongly that this root works best when your intentions are clear and when you hold no shame about wanting what you want. Her power responds to confidence, not hesitation. Start simply, document your workings in a journal, and let your relationship with this root deepen over time. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/) **Published:** June 5, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Beginner Witch? Closeted Witch? Need low-key spell ingredients to fuel your desire to make a change in the world? Don’t worry; we’ve got you! Did you know that your kitchen is filled with tons of amazing spices that are not only excellent for cooking but are also excellent in spell work? That’s right! Cinnamon does more than make amazing coffee cake, and black pepper does more than put decorative specks on your fried eggs! The spice pantry of your kitchen is brimming with magickal energy, waiting for you to tap into it! Not only will this list of 31 everyday herbs and spices that you can use in spells increase your ability to morph the cosmos, but it will also help you bridge your magickal and spiritual practice into your everyday life! No more magickal mindset; all magick, all the time. Let’s tear down those barriers, shall we? ![A graphic to share on Pinterest that reads "31 Everyday Herbs and Spices to use in spells". The text is on top of a yellow background with kitchen spices.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/31-everday-herbs-and-spices-to-use-in-spells-533x800.jpg "31everdayherbsandspicestouseinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## 31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells ### Allspice Correspondences Buy dried allspice for spells. - **Magickal Properties** - Luck - Money - Positivity ### Basil Correspondences Buy basil anointing oil \| [basil washes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/basil-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca) for spells. - **Magickal Properties** - Business success - Happiness - Love - Money - Peace ### Bay Leaves Correspondences Buy [bay leaves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bay-leaves-whole-laurus-nobilis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca) for spells. - **Magickal Properties** - Banishing - Empowerment - Exorcism - Fidelity - Loyalty - Luck - Psychic Development - Wealth - Wish Magick ### Black Pepper Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Banishing - Binding - Creating confusion - Dispelling curses - Exorcism - Protection from evil - Stop gossip - Ward off jealousy ### Cayenne Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Aid separation - Empowerment - Increasing the aura - Overcome heartbreak - Protection - Romance - Speed up spell results - Strength ### Cinnamon Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Draw love - Fast money - Happiness - Healing work - Increase spiritual energy - Money - Wealth ### Chili Powder Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Spell booster - Ward off unwanted visitors ### Cloves Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Money - Stops gossip - Strong protection from all harm - Wealth ### Crushed Red Pepper Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Aid separation - Empowerment - Increasing the aura - Overcome heartbreak - Protection - Romance - Speed up spell results - Strength ### Cumin Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Aids in exorcism - Fidelity - Protection - Wards off thieves ### Curry Powder Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Beauty spells - Protection from evil ### Dill Weed Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Luck - Money - Protection - Romance ### Fennel Seeds Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Diet spells - Home protection - Increases charisma - Increases memory - Strengthens the mind ### Garlic Powder Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Dissuade thieves - Love - Protects against psychic vampires - Remove negative energy - Remove stalkers - Strengthens other spell ingredients ### Ginger - **Magickal Properties** - Healing - New opportunities - Romance - Speeds up spells - Strength ### Marjoram Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Ancestor magick - Animal magick - Courage - Dreams - Eases grieving - Happiness - Money - Peace - Protection - Psychic awareness - Protection - Success ### Mint Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Cleansing - Happiness - Inspiration - Money - Optimism - Positivity - Purification - Studying - Writing ### Mustard Seed Correspondences - Magickal Properties - Courage - Faith - Endurance - Success - Wards off injury - Wards off thieves ### Nutmeg Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Breaking curses - Creative thinking - Luck - Money - Prosperity - Success - Wealth ### Onion Powder Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Absorbs and removes harmful energies - Grounding and centering - Healing work - Removes bad habits - Stability ### Oregano Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Happiness - Healing - Strength - Vitality For oregano’s history and step-by-step uses, see our guide to [oregano’s spiritual meaning and magical properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-oregano/). ### Paprika Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Increases power of other spell ingredients ### Parsley Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Calm - Inspiration - Luck - Protection - Purification - Strength - Vitality - Wealth ### Poppy Seeds Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Happiness - Increased awareness - Restful sleep - Invisibility - Luck - Pleasure ### Rosemary Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Blessing - Consecrating - Fairy magick - Healing - Love - Purification - Romance ### Sage Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Cleansing - Consecrating - Exorcism - Healing - Increasing memory - Purification - Wisdom - Wish magick ### Salt Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Cleansing - Healing - Purification ### Tabasco Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Aid separation - Empowerment - Increasing the aura - Overcome heartbreak - Protection - Romance - Speed up spell results - Strength ### Tarragon Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Aids in compassion - Stops abuse ### Thyme Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Affection - Banishing - Beauty - Courage - Loyalty - Luck - Strength - Ward off nightmares ### Turmeric Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Banish harmful energies - Exorcism - Healing - Protection - Strength - Vitality ### Vanilla Correspondences - **Magickal Properties** - Beauty - Happiness - Romance - Self-love - Vitality You can use these herbs in spells, in spell recipes, to dress your candles, to make sachets, and more! Working with herbs this way is the heart of green and kitchen witchcraft. Our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) explains both, along with the other kinds, and how to tell which one you are. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Free Spells, kitchen witchcraft --- ### [Oregano Spiritual Meaning and Magical Properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-oregano/) **Published:** November 21, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Oregano is the herb of happiness. The ancient Greeks said Aphrodite created it, and practitioners use it today for joy, love, protection, and letting go. Here are its correspondences, its history, and how to use it safely. **Content:** Oregano is the herb of happiness. In Greek mythology, the goddess [Aphrodite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite) created oregano as a symbol of joy and planted it in her garden on Mount Olympus. The ancient Greeks used it at weddings and left it as an offering for the dead. Practitioners today work with oregano for happiness, love, protection, courage, and letting go, and it is one of the easiest magical herbs to find because it is already in most kitchens. ## Oregano Correspondences Most correspondence tables list oregano like this. | Correspondence | Oregano | |---|---| | Latin name | *Origanum vulgare* | | Folk names | Wild marjoram, pot marjoram, rigani, Greek oregano | | Element | Air | | Planets | Venus and Mercury | | Zodiac sign | Taurus | | Deity | Aphrodite | | Chakra | Heart | | Magical properties | Happiness, love, protection, courage, letting go, luck, prophetic dreams, peace | ## Where the Name Comes From Oregano comes from the Greek word *origanon*. A popular explanation splits it into *oros*, mountain, and *ganos*, joy, which gives oregano its old nickname, "joy of the mountain." The Oxford English Dictionary is more cautious and suggests the word may be borrowed from another language, so the mountain-joy reading is best treated as folklore. It has stuck because it fits: wild oregano grows on sunny, rocky hillsides around the Mediterranean. ## Oregano in Greek and Roman Tradition The ancient Greeks believed Aphrodite made oregano to bring happiness to the world, and they carried that belief into their two biggest life passages. Oregano was part of [wedding ceremonies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregano), a wish for joy in the marriage, and it was left as a funerary offering, a wish for joy in the next life. Its close relative [marjoram](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marjoram) carried the same meaning. Greeks also credited marjoram to Aphrodite, and Romans called it the herb of happiness. The two plants share a genus and were often used interchangeably, so most of the old happiness lore applies to both. Oregano became an everyday American herb only after World War II, when soldiers came home with a taste for the "pizza herb." ## Oregano's Magical Properties - **Happiness.** This is oregano's oldest association, and practitioners add it to charms and jars to bring lightness back into a home. - **Love.** Because the Greeks used it at weddings, oregano is used to deepen love that already exists rather than to draw a new partner. - **Letting go.** The Greek funerary offerings make oregano an herb of release, for grief and for old relationships. - **Protection.** Ground oregano is a common ingredient in floor sweeps and sprinkles that guard a home. - **Courage.** Oregano baths are used before a hard conversation or a new start. - **Luck.** Dried oregano is rolled onto candles for good fortune. - **Prophetic dreams.** Sprigs tucked into a pillow are said to bring dreams about the future. - **Peace.** A living oregano plant is kept in rooms where tempers run high. ## How to Use Oregano in Witchcraft [![Fresh oregano sprigs on burlap with the title Magical Uses for Oregano](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-oregano-533x800.jpg "magicalusesfororegano Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-oregano.jpg)Grocery store oregano works for every one of these. Fresh oregano suits baths and offerings, and dried oregano suits jars, sweeps, and burning. **Happiness jar.** Fill a small jar with 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, a few pieces of dried orange peel, and a pinch of sugar. Write what would make your home happier on a slip of paper, fold it toward you, and push it into the herbs. Seal the jar and keep it in the kitchen. **Sweetening a relationship.** Add a pinch of dried oregano to a [honey jar](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/) made for a partner, so the jar works on the love you already share. Our [love spell ingredients guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) lists herbs that pair well with it. **Letting go of an old love.** Pinch a leaf from a living oregano plant, breathe in its scent while you think of the person, and let the leaf fall from your hand. Walk away without picking it up. **Honoring someone who has died.** Plant oregano at a grave, or set a fresh sprig on an ancestor altar with a glass of water. This follows the Greek custom of oregano as a funerary offering, and you can read more about building that practice in [What Is Ancestor Veneration?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-is-ancestor-veneration/) **Home protection sprinkle.** Mix 2 tablespoons of ground dried oregano with ½ cup of baking soda. Sprinkle it over carpets from the back of the house toward the front door, leave it for 30 minutes, then vacuum it up and empty the vacuum outside. For more home protection work, see our [home protection charm](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/easy-protection-spell-charm/). **Courage bath.** Steep 2 tablespoons of dried oregano in 2 cups of just-boiled water for 10 minutes, strain it, and pour the tea into a warm bath. Soak while you picture the step you are afraid to take. Test a little of the tea on the inside of your wrist first, and skip the bath if your skin reacts. **Lucky candle.** Rub a thin coat of olive oil onto a green or gold candle, then roll it in crushed dried oregano before you light it. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) covers which colors suit which wish. Trim away loose herbs near the wick so they do not flare. **Burning oregano for justice.** Sprinkle dried oregano onto a lit charcoal disk in a heatproof dish or a [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) and send your wish for a fair outcome up with the smoke. The smoke is sharp, so open a window. **Dream pillow.** Sew or tie 2 tablespoons of dried oregano and 1 tablespoon of dried lavender into a small cloth bag and slip it inside your pillowcase. Keep a notebook by the bed to write down what you dream. **Peace in a busy room.** Keep a potted oregano plant on a sunny windowsill in the kitchen or living room. It needs about six hours of sun and dry soil between waterings. **Kitchen witchcraft.** Stir oregano into a sauce clockwise while you name what you want the meal to bring, whether that is comfort, celebration, or peace. For more herbs to use this way, see [31 Everyday Herbs and Spices You Can Use in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/) and [The Modern Kitchen Witch's Toolkit](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/modern-kitchen-witchs-toolkit/). ## A Note on Oregano Essential Oil Oregano essential oil is one of the "hot" oils that irritate skin, along with cinnamon bark, clove, and thyme. Never put it on skin or a candle you will handle without diluting it first, and keep it away from eyes. Our [essential oil dilution guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) explains how. For most spellwork, the dried herb does the same job without the risk. ## Greek, Italian, and Mexican Oregano Any culinary oregano works in spellwork, but the names cover different plants. Greek oregano is *Origanum vulgare* subsp. *hirtum*, the sharp, peppery kind most cooks prize. Italian oregano is a looser market name for milder plants. Mexican oregano is not true oregano at all. It is *Lippia graveolens*, a member of the vervain family, so the Greek lore above belongs to true oregano. ## Oregano and Marjoram Oregano and marjoram are close relatives in the same genus, and older herbals often treat them as one plant. Marjoram is sweeter and gentler, while oregano is sharper. Both are herbs of happiness and love, and you can swap one for the other in any of the workings above. Read more in our guide to [marjoram's magical properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/marjoram/), see how both appear in the [herbs de Provence](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/herbs-de-provence/) blend, or browse the full [dictionary of magical herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/). ## Oregano FAQ ### What does oregano symbolize spiritually? Oregano symbolizes happiness. Greek myth says Aphrodite created it as a symbol of joy, and the Greeks used it at weddings and as an offering for the dead. ### What is oregano used for in witchcraft? Practitioners use oregano for happiness, love, protection, courage, luck, letting go, and prophetic dreams. It goes into jars, floor sweeps, baths, candle dressings, and kitchen witchcraft. ### Is oregano a protection herb? Yes. Ground dried oregano is used in floor sweeps and carpet sprinkles to guard a home, and a potted plant is kept to calm tense rooms. ### What planet and element rule oregano? Most correspondence tables give oregano to Venus and Mercury and to the element of air. Its deity is Aphrodite. ### Is oregano the same as marjoram? No, but they are close relatives in the same genus, *Origanum*, and they share the same happiness and love meanings. You can swap one for the other in spellwork. ### Can I use oregano from the grocery store for spells? Yes. Kitchen oregano works for jars, sweeps, baths, and candle dressing. Fresh oregano is nice for offerings and baths. ### Can you burn oregano? Yes. Dried oregano can be burned on a charcoal disk in a heatproof dish. The smoke is sharp, so burn small amounts with a window open. ### Is oregano essential oil safe on skin? Not undiluted. Oregano oil irritates skin, so dilute it well before it touches skin, or use the dried herb instead. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Mercury Retrograde Explained](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mercury-retrograde-explained/) **Published:** July 8, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** “Oh, Mercury is in retrograde again.” Sound familiar? If we live within or have any friends within the neo-spiritual space, we’ve heard this expression many, many times! The quick response to questioning the frustrated statement usually goes something like, “Mercury Retrograde is a time when communication and travel don’t seem to work well. Be sure you protect your electronics and cars! Leave the house early, and over-prepare for meetings and presentations!” This advice is always helpful, but many of us still face the question of, “What is Mercury Retrograde?” Even if we know the answer, the rabbit hole of astrology seems to get deeper, and we find ourselves then asking, “Well, what is this new pre-shadow and post-shadow period?” Don’t worry; we’ll help you out. Next time you find yourself needing to explain Mercury Retrograde, we have your back. Just share this article! ## Mercury Retrograde Explained, All Phases ### What is Mercury Retrograde? Mercury Retrograde is the astrological and astronomical term for when: 1. The planet Mercury appears to slow down (pre-shadow period) 2. The planet Mercury appears to stop moving (retrograde station) 3. The planet Mercury appears to be moving backwards in the sky (retrograde period) 4. The planet Mercury appears to stop again (direct station) 5. The planet Mercury appears to speed up. (post-shadow period) 6. The planet Mercury appears to go the right way in the sky again, and everything is back to normal. ### What do we mean when we say “Mercury *appears*” to go backwards during a retrograde? During the Mercury Retrograde, Mercury doesn’t actually travel backwards in space. Instead, from where we live on Earth, our two differing orbits create the illusion that Mercury is going backwards. Our point of view plus the speed of Earth’s orbit around the sun versus the speed of Mercury’s orbit creates the appearance of Mercury slowing down, stopping, going backwards, stopping, turning around, and speeding back up.Wow! That’s a brainful. Here are a few quick GIFs of a Mercury retrograde to help our visual friends out there: [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/space-mars-RbLSCjWTlojVS) ## What is the Pre-Shadow Period of a Mercury Retrograde? The pre-shadow period of a Mercury Retrograde is the time when the planet appears to be slowing down. This is the very beginning of the retrograde phase. This time is usually the most difficult time for everyone because the energy that normally keeps everything running smoothly is slowing down and flowing differently.Mercury’s pre-shadow period usually lasts 2 weeks. ## What is the Retrograde Station of Mercury Retrograde? The retrograde station of a Mercury Retrograde is the time when Mercury appears to be not moving at all. This is the period between the planet moving in its normal direction and its backwards direction. When this happens, little to no energy seems to flow from Mercury. Mercury’s station usually lasts just 1 day. ## What is the Retrograde Period of a Mercury Retrograde? The retrograde period of a Mercury Retrograde is a time when Mercury appears to be moving backwards across the sky. This is what most of us commonly know as **The** Mercury Retrograde. During this time, things that Mercury rules seem to function, but they function all wrong. Mercury’s retrograde period usually lasts 3 weeks. ## What is the Direct Station of a Mercury Retrograde? Similar to the retrograde station, the direct station of a Mercury Retrograde is the time when the planet appears to not be moving at the end of a retrograde period. This is the period between the planet moving in its backwards direction and its normal direction.Mercury’s direction station usually lasts just 1 day. ## What is the Post-Shadow Period of a Mercury Retrograde? Just like the pre-shadow period, the post-shadow period of a Mercury Retrograde is the time when the planet appears to be speeding back up. This is the very end of the retrograde phase. This time is usually the most difficult time for everyone because the energy that normally keeps everything running smoothly is slowing down and flowing differently. Mercury’s pre-shadow period usually lasts 2 weeks. All of these pieces combined make up the entire retrograde. This is why it often feels like we “just finished the last retrograde”. Mercury is not the only planet that goes retrograde. Venus, the planet of love and money, goes retrograde about every 19 months, and our [Venus retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/) covers its dates, its shadow periods, and what to work on. *Copyright 2020 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** mercury retrograde --- ### [How to Clean Copper: Caring for Copper Jewelry, Dowsing Rods, and Altar Tools](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-clean-copper/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** To clean solid copper, rub it with lemon juice and salt, rinse it, and dry it at once. Plated, sealed, and beaded pieces need dish soap or a dry cloth. Here is why copper tarnishes, which pieces are solid and which are plated, four cleaning methods with exact amounts, what never to use, how to keep tarnish and green skin away, and how to care for copper bracelets, dowsing rods, pyramids, and altar tools. **Content:** To clean solid copper, rub it with lemon juice and salt, rinse it, and dry it at once. Plated, sealed, and beaded pieces need dish soap or a dry cloth, and the table below shows how to tell which you have. Copper darkens with every touch and goes green in damp air, and it comes back to a rose-gold shine in under a minute with things you already have in the kitchen. ## Why Copper Tarnishes [Copper](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper) tarnishes because it reacts with air, moisture, and skin. It does not rust and it is not ruined. Bright copper meets oxygen and forms a thin layer of [copper oxide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper%28I%29_oxide), first a warm brown and then nearly black. Add water, salt, or acid and the layer turns blue-green. All of it sits on the surface, and the metal underneath is unchanged. ### Tarnish, Patina, and Verdigris | Name | Color | What it is | What to do | |---|---|---|---| | [Tarnish](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarnish) | Brown to black, dull | A thin film of copper oxide from air and handling | Polish it off, or leave it | | [Patina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patina) | Even brown, or an even green outdoors | Tarnish that has settled into a stable, protective layer | A matter of taste; many people prefer it | | [Verdigris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdigris) | Blue-green, powdery or crusty | Copper salts formed by moisture, salt, sweat, or acid | Clean it off jewelry and tools; do not let it sit on skin or food surfaces | The green of the [Statue of Liberty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty) is a patina about as thick as a sheet of paper, and it has protected the copper under it for well over a century. ### Why Does Copper Turn Skin Green? Copper turns skin green because sweat, lotion, and soap are slightly acidic and salty, and they dissolve a trace of the metal into green copper salts that stay on the skin. It is not an allergy and it is not harmful. It washes off with soap and water, it is heavier in hot weather and under a snug cuff, and a thin coat of clear nail polish or wax on the inside of the piece stops it. ## Before You Clean: Know What You Have How you clean a copper piece depends on whether it is solid, plated, sealed, or strung with something that cannot get wet. Check before you reach for the lemon. | Piece | How to tell | How to clean it | |---|---|---| | Solid copper | The same color all the way through at edges and scratches; tarnishes evenly | Any method on this page | | Copper plated | A thin copper skin over brass or steel; a different color shows at worn edges | Dish soap and a soft cloth only; acid and scrubbing strip the plating | | Lacquered or sealed | Stays bright for months and never tarnishes; water beads on it | Dish soap and water only; polish removes the seal | | Copper with stones or beads | Stones, glass beads, elastic cord, or tassels | Dry cloth on the metal; keep water and acid off stones and cord | | Copper with magnets | Small magnets set inside the links or band | Damp cloth and a quick dry; do not soak | | Two-tone or mixed metal | Copper with brass, silver tone, or steel | Dish soap, then a dry polishing cloth; acid can stain the second metal | ## How to Clean Copper Start with the mildest method that does the job. Dish soap lifts dirt and oil, lemon and salt lifts tarnish, a vinegar soak reaches into chain links and knotwork, and baking soda paste polishes. Every method ends the same way: rinse well, dry at once, and buff. | Method | Best for | Time | Safe on plated or sealed pieces | |---|---|---|---| | Dish soap and warm water | Dirt, oil, fingerprints, weekly care | 2 minutes | Yes | | Lemon and salt | Tarnish on solid copper | 1 minute | No | | Vinegar and salt soak | Chains, braided cuffs, detailed solid pieces | 5 to 10 minutes | No | | Baking soda paste | A final polish, light tarnish | 3 minutes | No | | Ketchup | Tarnish on flat solid pieces when you have no lemon | 10 minutes | No | ### Lemon and Salt: The One-Minute Method 1. **Gather.** Half a lemon, one teaspoon of fine table salt, a soft cloth, and a dry towel. 2. **Mix.** Squeeze the lemon into a small dish and stir in the salt, or dip the cut lemon straight into the salt. 3. **Rub.** Rub the piece with the cloth or the lemon in small circles. The tarnish lifts in seconds, and a minute is enough. 4. **Rinse.** Rinse under warm running water until the piece no longer feels gritty or slick. 5. **Dry at once.** Pat it dry with the towel and then buff with a dry part of the cloth. Water left in the links is where tomorrow's green spots start. 6. **Protect.** Rub on a thin coat of wax, or leave the piece bare and wipe it after each wear. Use fine salt, not coarse. Coarse salt scratches. ### Dish Soap and Warm Water Will dish soap clean copper? It cleans dirt, skin oil, and lotion from copper, and it is the only cleaner that is safe on plated and sealed pieces. It does not remove tarnish. Put two drops of mild dish soap in a bowl of warm water, wash the piece with your fingers or a soft cloth, rinse, and dry at once. ### Vinegar and Salt Soak Stir one tablespoon of salt into one cup of white vinegar in a glass or plastic bowl. Lay the solid copper piece in it for five to ten minutes, no longer, then brush the crevices with a soft toothbrush, rinse very well, and dry at once. Do not soak pieces with stones, magnets, cord, or plating. ### Baking Soda Paste Mix three teaspoons of baking soda with one teaspoon of water, or with lemon juice for more bite. Rub the paste on with your fingers or a soft cloth, following the grain of the metal, then rinse and dry. It leaves a soft shine and is gentle enough for a last pass after lemon and salt. ### How to Polish Copper to a Shine After cleaning and drying, buff the piece with a jewelry polishing cloth or a clean piece of old cotton T-shirt, using long strokes in one direction. For a mirror finish on a plain cuff or a rod, a small dab of commercial copper cream, used as its label directs, does in one pass what lemon does in three. ### What Not to Clean Copper With - **Bleach or chlorine.** They pit copper and turn it black. Take copper off before the pool or the hot tub. - **Ammonia.** It eats copper and leaves blue stains. - **Steel wool, scouring pads, or scouring powder.** They scratch the surface, and scratches tarnish faster. - **The dishwasher.** The heat and detergent dull and spot copper. - **Whitening toothpaste.** It is an abrasive, and it strips plating. - **Long soaks.** More than ten minutes in any acid starts to etch the metal and turns it salmon pink. Never mix cleaners. Vinegar and bleach together, or ammonia and bleach together, release toxic gas. ## How to Keep Copper From Tarnishing You cannot stop copper from tarnishing, but you can slow it from days to months. - **Keep it dry.** Take copper off before the shower, the dishes, the pool, the gym, and bed. - **Put it on last.** Lotion, perfume, sunscreen, and hairspray first; copper after they dry. - **Wipe it after each wear.** A soft dry cloth takes off the sweat and oil that do the damage. - **Store it sealed.** A small zip bag with the air pressed out, or a lidded box, with a silica gel packet or an anti-tarnish strip. One piece per bag so they do not scratch each other. - **Wax it.** Rub on a thin coat of [microcrystalline wax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcrystalline_wax), [beeswax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beeswax), or [carnauba wax](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnauba_wax), let it haze for ten minutes, and buff. One coat lasts weeks on jewelry and months on a shelf piece. - **Seal the inside.** Two thin coats of clear nail polish on the inside of a cuff or ring keep the green off your skin. Repaint when it wears through. ### When to Keep the Patina You do not have to polish copper at all. An even brown patina protects the metal, shows the detail in engraving and knotwork, and suits an altar better than a mirror shine for many practitioners. If you like the dark in the recesses and the bright on the high points, polish with a dry cloth only, which brightens what it touches and leaves the rest. Clean off verdigris, the crusty blue-green, wherever it touches skin. ## Caring for Each Copper Piece ### Copper Bracelets, Cuffs, and Rings Solid copper cuffs such as the [braided copper cuff](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-cuff-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and the [snake copper cuff](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/snake-copper-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) take the lemon and salt method; keep the lemon off the snake's set stones and clean around them with a cotton swab. Two-tone pieces such as the [Om copper cuff](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/om-copper-cuff-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and the [copper and brass twisted bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-link-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) get dish soap and a polishing cloth. To resize a cuff, squeeze or open it gently at the middle of the band, a little at a time; bending it at the ends or flexing it daily work-hardens the copper until it cracks. ### Copper Bracelets With Stones and Beads Beaded pieces are cleaned dry. On the [copper and assorted stone bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-assorted-stone-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and the [Czech beaded copper bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/czech-beaded-copper-bracelet-1?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper), rub the copper beads with a polishing cloth and leave the stones alone. The [selenite, quartz, and copper tassel bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-qtz-copper-tassel?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) must stay completely dry, because [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) dissolves in water. Water also weakens elastic cord, so none of these go in the shower. ### Copper Magnetic Bracelets and Rings Wipe magnetic pieces such as the [heavy braided copper magnetic bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-magnetic-bracelet-heavy?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and the [copper magnetic rings](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-magnetic-adjustable-ring?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) with a cloth dampened in soapy water, then dry them at once. Do not soak them; water trapped around a magnet rusts it. We sell copper and magnetic jewelry as jewelry and make no health claims for it. Anyone with a [pacemaker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_cardiac_pacemaker) or another implanted device should ask their doctor before wearing magnets. ### Copper Dowsing Rods [Copper dowsing rods](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-dowsing-rods-set-of-2-12-inch?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) are handled more than any other copper tool, so they darken fastest on the handles. Both of our sets, the 12 inch and the [9 1/4 inch](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-dowsing-rod-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper), have a copper sleeve handle that the rod turns inside. Wipe the rods with a dry cloth after every session. To brighten them, clean the long arms and the outside of the sleeves with lemon and salt or baking soda paste on a cloth, wipe with a wet cloth, not under the tap, and dry completely. Keep water, paste, and oil out of the sleeves; residue inside makes the rod drag. Store rods flat or hanging in their bag so the arms stay straight. Our [dowsing rods guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/dowsing-rods/) covers how to use them. ### Copper Pyramids and Altar Pieces The [copper pyramid frame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-pyramid-energizer?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and other shelf pieces tarnish slowly because nobody touches them. Dust with a dry cloth, clean once or twice a year with lemon and salt on a cloth, working one bar at a time, and finish with a coat of wax. Keep copper on the altar away from burning charcoal, salt bowls, and spilled moon water, all of which mark it. ### Copper-Plated Pieces [Copper-plated crystal cages](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-of-24-3-4-copper-plated-coil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and plated pendulums have a copper skin thinner than a hair. Wash them in soapy water and dry them. Any acid, paste, or polishing cloth with grit in it will wear through to the metal beneath. ## Copper in Spiritual Practice Copper is the metal of Venus, and it is one of the tools in our [Venus retrograde ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/#ritual). The word itself comes from [Cyprus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus), the island sacred to [Aphrodite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite), where the ancient world mined it, and the old correspondences give it to love, beauty, harmony, and [Friday](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). Practitioners keep copper for conducting: it carries heat and electricity better than any common metal but silver, and the lore extends that to energy, which is why wands, pyramids, and dowsing rods are made of it. ### How to Cleanse Copper Spiritually Washing takes off dirt; cleansing clears what the piece has picked up. For copper, use the dry methods: - **Smoke.** Pass the piece through incense or herb smoke. - **Sound.** Ring a bell or a singing bowl over it. - **Moonlight.** Leave it on a dry windowsill overnight. - **Selenite.** Rest it on a selenite plate overnight. Skip the two cleansers that harm the metal. Salt, dry or wet, pits copper, and a soak in water or moon water speeds tarnish. Our guide to [cleansing crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) explains each method in full. ### Does Polishing Copper Remove Its Charge? Polishing takes off a layer of oxide a few atoms thick, not the purpose you gave the piece. Many practitioners treat a polish as a fresh start all the same: clean the piece on a Friday, cleanse it with smoke, and hold it while you state again what it is for. ## Where to Find Copper Our copper pieces are gathered in the [copper collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/copper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper): cuffs and bracelets, magnetic rings, dowsing rods, the pyramid frame, and crystal cages. For more to wear, see all [bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bracelets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper), and for the tools copper is made into, [pendulums](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper) and [divination tools](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/divination-psychic-abilities?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-clean-copper). ## Copper Care FAQ ### How do you clean copper to make it shiny again? Rub solid copper with the juice of half a lemon mixed with a teaspoon of fine salt for about a minute, rinse it under warm water, dry it at once, and buff it with a soft cloth. The tarnish lifts in seconds. ### What is the best cleaner for copper jewelry? For solid copper jewelry, lemon juice and fine salt, followed by a rinse and a thorough dry. For plated, sealed, or beaded copper jewelry, mild dish soap and a soft cloth, or a dry polishing cloth alone. ### Will Dawn dish soap clean copper? Dish soap removes dirt, skin oil, and lotion from copper, and it is safe on plated and sealed pieces. It does not remove tarnish; for that, solid copper needs a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. ### What should you not clean copper with? Bleach, chlorine, ammonia, steel wool, scouring powder, whitening toothpaste, and the dishwasher. Do not soak copper in any acid for more than ten minutes, and never mix cleaners. ### Does copper tarnish? Yes. Copper reacts with air, moisture, and skin, turning brown, then nearly black, and blue-green where water or sweat sits on it. The tarnish is only on the surface and comes off with a mild acid. ### Why does copper turn green? Moisture, salt, and acid turn the surface of copper into blue-green copper salts called verdigris. Outdoors the same reaction slowly builds the even green patina seen on old roofs and statues. ### Why does copper turn my skin green, and is it harmful? Sweat and lotion dissolve a trace of copper into green copper salts that stay on the skin. It is harmless and washes off with soap. Clear nail polish or wax on the inside of the piece prevents it. ### How do you keep copper from tarnishing? Keep it dry, put it on after lotion and perfume, wipe it after each wear, store it in a sealed bag with a silica gel packet, and rub on a thin coat of wax every few weeks. ### Can you wear copper jewelry in the shower? It is better not to. Water and soap speed tarnish, leave green spots in links and settings, weaken elastic cord, and rust the magnets in magnetic pieces. ### Should I remove the patina from copper? Only if you prefer the shine. An even brown patina protects the metal and shows off engraved detail. Clean off crusty blue-green verdigris wherever the piece touches skin. ### How do you clean copper dowsing rods? Wipe them with a dry cloth after each use. To brighten them, clean the long arms with lemon and salt or baking soda paste, wipe with a wet cloth, and dry completely, keeping water out of sleeved handles. ### Can you cleanse copper with salt or water? Use smoke, sound, moonlight, or selenite instead. Salt pits copper, and soaking it in water or moon water speeds tarnish. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Rose Quartz Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep rose quartz for love in every direction it can point: for a partner, a friend, a family, and yourself. The cloudy pink stone that outsells nearly every other crystal is quartz colored by threads of a mineral too small to see, and practitioners keep it by the bed, on the heart, and in the pocket for the days that need more kindness than the world is offering. Here is what it is, what it is good for, how to activate it, what happens when you sleep with it, its chakra and zodiac, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep rose quartz for love: for a partner, a friend, a family, a stranger, and, first and most stubbornly, for yourself. It is the cloudy pink stone in every crystal shop window, the one people buy when they do not know which crystal to buy, and the one that has meant the heart for as long as anyone has been writing down what stones mean. In crystal practice it is the stone of the open heart: the one you hold when you have been hard on yourself, the one you set by the bed, and the one that goes into every love spell, friendship charm, and self-care kit ever assembled. ## What Is Rose Quartz? [Rose quartz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz) is [quartz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz), silicon dioxide, the most common mineral in the earth's crust, in a translucent pink form. It is 7 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), hard enough to scratch glass and steel, with no cleavage, so it breaks in the smooth curved shells called conchoidal fracture rather than splitting along a plane. Unlike clear quartz, amethyst, and citrine, which grow as six-sided crystals with pointed ends, rose quartz almost never forms crystals at all. It grows in solid masses in the cores of [pegmatites](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pegmatite), the coarse granite veins that cooled slowly from mineral-rich fluids at around 400 to 700 degrees Celsius, and it comes out of the ground as chunks the size of a fist or a boulder. That is worth knowing before you buy: every rose quartz point, tower, sphere, and heart in a shop was carved and polished from a chunk, because the stone does not grow that way on its own. Why is rose quartz pink? For most of the twentieth century the answer was "titanium, or maybe manganese," and both are still repeated. The answer that held up is stranger. In 2001 a team at Caltech dissolved massive rose quartz in acid and found what was left behind: microscopic pink fibers of a mineral closely related to [dumortierite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumortierite), packed by the millions through the quartz. The fibers scatter light and tint it pink, which is also why rose quartz is never fully transparent: the haze is the color. A second, much rarer stone called pink quartz does grow as real transparent crystals, mostly in the pegmatites of Minas Gerais, Brazil, and its color comes from aluminum and phosphorus in the crystal, switched on by natural radiation underground. That color fades in sunlight, and nearly every warning you have read about rose quartz fading in the sun was written about it. ### Where Rose Quartz Is Found Rose quartz is mined wherever pegmatites are: [Minas Gerais](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minas_Gerais) in Brazil, which produces most of the tumbled stones, hearts, and carvings in the trade, [Madagascar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar), which produces the deepest pink, and Namibia, Mozambique, South Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. In the United States the [Black Hills](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Hills) of South Dakota around Custer once produced so much of it that the state named rose quartz its [state mineral](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._state_minerals%2C_rocks%2C_stones_and_gemstones) in 1966, and the old pegmatite mines there still turn up rough for collectors. The rare transparent pink quartz crystals come almost entirely from a handful of Brazilian mines, and a single museum-grade cluster called La Madona Rosa sold for 550,000 dollars in 2013, which tells you how far the two stones are from each other in the market. ### Rose Quartz Varieties: Star, Pink Quartz, Lavender, Blue, and Strawberry Most rose quartz is sold under its own name, but several trade names and look-alikes turn up in the same tray: | Variety | What it is | Look | |---|---|---| | Rose quartz | Massive quartz colored by dumortierite-type fibers | Cloudy pale to medium pink, sold as tumbled stones, hearts, spheres, carved points, and beads | | [Star rose quartz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asterism_%28gemology%29) | Rose quartz whose fibers line up in three directions | A six-rayed star floats across a sphere or cabochon under a single light | | Pink quartz | Rare transparent crystals colored by aluminum and phosphorus | Real six-sided pink crystals, mostly Brazilian, light-sensitive, expensive | | Lavender rose quartz | Rose quartz with a lilac tint, mostly from Madagascar and Brazil | Pink leaning purple; a trade name, not a separate mineral | | Blue rose quartz | Gray-blue massive quartz whose inclusions scatter blue light instead of pink | Misty steel-blue; a trade name for a Brazilian blue quartz, not rose quartz at all | | Strawberry quartz | Quartz with red hematite or iron-oxide flakes | Pink to red with sparkling flecks; much of what is sold is glass, so look for uneven flakes | | Rose quartz points and towers | Massive rose quartz cut and polished into a crystal shape | Every one is carved; crisp faces with a cloudy interior | Dyed and glass "rose quartz" are covered under how to tell if rose quartz is real, below. ### Rose Quartz vs Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Kunzite, and Morganite Rose quartz is the palest and cheapest of the pink stones, and four others are regularly sold beside it or in place of it: | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Rose quartz | Quartz, 7 | Cloudy, even pink; no bands or black veins; cool and hard | Love, peace, self-worth | | [Rhodonite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodonite) | Manganese silicate, 5.5 to 6.5 | Opaque deeper pink with black manganese-oxide veins | Forgiveness, emotional repair | | [Rhodochrosite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodochrosite) | Manganese carbonate, 3.5 to 4 | Raspberry pink with white bands, soft, fizzes in acid | Self-love, joy, the inner child | | [Kunzite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunzite) | Spodumene, 6.5 to 7 | Transparent lilac-pink crystals with a flat cleavage; fades in sun | Divine love, the books' gentler heart stone | | [Morganite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morganite) | Pink beryl, 7.5 to 8 | Transparent peach-pink gem, faceted, costly | Compassion, the gem-grade love stone | ## Rose Quartz Spiritual Meaning Rose quartz's spiritual meaning is love, and the tradition is unusually specific about which kind: all of them. Romantic love, the love between friends, the love in a family, compassion for strangers, and the self-love that most practitioners find hardest and reach for the stone to practice. Where carnelian is desire and garnet is passion, rose quartz is the tenderness underneath, and its second meaning follows from the first: peace, the calm of a heart that is not braced for a blow. In crystal practice it is the stone for grief, for forgiveness, for the end of a relationship and the start of one, and for anyone who speaks to themselves in a voice they would never use on a friend. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists rose quartz as receptive, ruled by Venus, of the element Water, with the powers of love, peace, happiness, and fidelity, and he recommends it for drawing love and for smoothing a household. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it "the stone of unconditional love and infinite peace" and the most important crystal for the heart and the heart chakra, a stone that teaches the essence of love, purifies and opens the heart, draws love in, and comforts grief; she suggests placing it by the bed or in the relationship corner of the home. Both writers, forty years apart, say the same thing in the same order, which is rare in the crystal books and is why rose quartz is the one stone nearly every practitioner agrees on. The history is longer than the books. Bead-makers in [Mesopotamia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesopotamia) were shaping rose quartz beads some seven thousand years ago, and the trade repeats that Assyrian, Roman, and Egyptian jewelers all worked it, the Egyptians reputedly as a beauty stone. The story that rose quartz was white until it was stained by the mingled blood of [Aphrodite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite) and her dying lover Adonis is a modern crystal-shop legend, not an ancient one, but it has become part of the stone's meaning all the same, and it is a good story. In modern practice the stone is also given to [Guanyin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion, and the shop's Kwan Yin necklace pairs it with her for that reason. ### What Rose Quartz Symbolizes Rose quartz symbolizes the open heart. Its color is the pink of a blush, a rose, and skin, the warmest color in the mineral world; its cloudiness is read as gentleness, a stone that softens light rather than throwing it; and the fact that it comes out of the ground in solid masses rather than sharp points is taken as the stone's whole character. It stands for love given without conditions, for tenderness toward yourself, and for peace after a hard season. ### What Rose Quartz Is Good For - **Self-love and self-worth.** The first use in modern practice: held during affirmations, kept where you get ready in the morning, and worn on the days the inner voice turns cruel. It is the stone at the center of our [full moon spell for self-compassion](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/). - **Drawing and deepening love.** Cunningham's use, in every love working from the [love spell ingredients guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) to the [household items for love spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/household-items-for-love-spells/) post. - **Friendship.** Not only romance: our [sunflower and rose quartz best friend spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/sunflower-rose-quartz-best-friend-spell/) is built on it. - **Peace in the home.** Hall's placement in the relationship corner and Cunningham's household use: a chunk in the living room or the bedroom. - **Grief and forgiveness.** The stone practitioners hold when they have loved and lost, and the one for letting a grudge go; it pairs with our [spell for sadness](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spell-for-sadness/). - **Calm and sleep.** Cunningham's peace stone; by the bed for kinder dreams, and in our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list. - **Happiness.** One of Cunningham's four powers, and the reason it anchors our [happiness crystal grid](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/diy-happiness-crystal-grid/). - **A beginner's first stone.** In both of our beginner guides, [crystals for beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/get-started-with-crystals/) and the [Wicca beginner crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-crystals-wiccan/) list, and one of the [5 Master Healers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/master-healer-healing-crystals/). ## Rose Quartz Properties and Correspondences | Property | Rose quartz | |---|---| | Mineral | Quartz, silicon dioxide, in massive form; pink from microscopic fibers of a dumortierite-type mineral | | Hardness | 7 on the Mohs scale; no cleavage, breaks in curved conchoidal shells | | Color | Pale to medium pink, always translucent to cloudy; lavender and star varieties | | Element | Water | | Planet | Venus | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Heart | | Zodiac | Taurus and Libra, the two Venus signs; Cancer in some lists | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list; some alternative lists give it to January | | Deities | [Venus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_%28mythology%29) and Aphrodite by rulership; Guanyin in modern practice | | Day | Friday | | Keywords | Love, self-worth, peace, compassion, forgiveness, friendship, happiness, fidelity | ### Rose Quartz Chakra Rose quartz is the heart chakra stone, and if the heart center had one crystal, this would be it. The heart, [Anahata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata), sits at the center of the chest in yogic tradition and governs love, compassion, and connection, and its color is green, which is why green stones like moss agate and aventurine share the center; pink is the heart's second color, the color of the center's softer, self-directed side, and rose quartz owns it. Practitioners lay a flat stone or a heart on the sternum in a body layout, wear a pendant that sits at the chest, or hold a stone in both hands over the heart while they breathe. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places rose quartz at the heart beside its green companions. ### Rose Quartz Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Which zodiac is rose quartz for? Taurus and Libra, the two signs ruled by Venus, and some lists add Cancer for the nurturing side. Any sign can wear it. Rose quartz is not a birthstone on the modern list, though some alternative lists give it to January as a softer choice than garnet. It is also a classic stone for the weeks of a [Venus retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/), when love and self-worth come up for review. Who should wear rose quartz? Anyone learning to be kinder to themselves, anyone grieving, anyone hoping for love or trying to keep it, anyone whose home has gone sharp-edged, and every beginner who wants one stone to start with. Who should not wear rose quartz? Nobody. It is the gentlest stone in the cabinet, and the tradition names no one it is wrong for; the online warnings that it "attracts too much" or "makes you vulnerable" are not in Cunningham or Hall. The practical cautions are about the object, not the person: cheap dyed beads can leave pink on the skin and should go back to the seller, and a rose quartz face roller belongs on clean unbroken skin and nowhere near an open cut. If rose quartz ever feels like too much softness for the day you are having, the tradition's answer is to pair it, with black onyx or hematite for spine, rather than to take it off. ## How to Use Rose Quartz The best rose quartz uses keep it near the heart or near the bed: 1. **Worn at the chest.** A pendant that sits over the sternum is the classic placement; the shop's [heart pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/7-8-rose-quartz-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [slice pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-slice-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and [tumbled pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-tumbled-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) all do it. 2. **Worn on the wrist.** Bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-rose-quartz-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and [10mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) beads, on the left wrist by tradition, the receiving side, for love coming in. 3. **By the bed.** Hall's placement: a chunk or a heart on the nightstand for peace, kinder dreams, and, in the old use, fidelity. See the sleep section below for what to expect. 4. **In the pocket as a worry stone.** A [thumb-polished worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) rubbed when the inner critic starts up; it is the most practical self-love tool there is. 5. **In the relationship corner.** Feng shui's southwest corner of the home or the bedroom, where Hall puts it and where a [free-form chunk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) or a pair of [carved mushrooms](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-mushroom-rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) can sit as decor. 6. **On the heart in a body layout.** A flat stone on the sternum with green stones around it, or a [double-terminated point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/double-terminated-rose-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) laid pointing up the body. 7. **In love and friendship spells.** A tumbled stone in the jar, the sachet, or the [honey jar](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/), with rose petals and the herbs from our love spell ingredients guide; the shop's [patchouli root with rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/patchouli-root-with-rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) is the two-ingredient version. 8. **On a Friday with a pink candle.** Venus's day, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a [pink candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) chosen by our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#pink); the shop's [love pillar candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-pillar-candle-with-rose-quartz-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) comes with a rose quartz pendant inside it. 9. **In moon water.** A tumbled stone beside, not in, a jar of water under the full moon, then the water used to anoint or to wash the face; the shop's [love moon water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-moon-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) is made this way. 10. **As a pendulum.** A [rose quartz pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) for questions of the heart, when a clear quartz one feels too clinical. 11. **In a crystal grid.** At the center, with clear quartz points around it, as in our happiness grid tutorial; a set of [platonic solids](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-platonic-solids?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) makes a grid you can rearrange. ### How to Activate Rose Quartz How do you activate a rose quartz? By telling it what it is for. Cleanse it first with one of the methods below, then sit with it, hold it in both hands over your heart, breathe until you are calm, and say the intention out loud in plain words: "You are for being kinder to myself," or "You are for the love that is coming." Say it once, clearly, and then put the stone where the intention lives, by the bed, at the throat, in the pocket, on the desk. Some practitioners charge it under a full moon first, some do it on a Friday, some pair it with a clear quartz point to amplify, and some write the intention in a journal beside it. None of that is required. The activation is the moment of attention; the rest is decoration. Repeat it whenever the stone has been cleansed or its job has changed. ### Can You Sleep With Rose Quartz? What Happens What happens if you sleep with rose quartz? In the tradition, a calmer night, gentler dreams, and a softer morning, and Hall and Cunningham both put it by the bed for exactly that; the fidelity lore adds that a stone under each partner's pillow keeps a couple close. In practice, what happens is mostly what you bring to it: people who sleep with rose quartz report feeling comforted, and the ritual of setting it down at night is a small act of kindness to yourself at the end of the day. Nothing bad happens. There is no tradition of rose quartz "being too strong" for sleep. The one practical rule is about the stone as an object: keep a sphere or a large chunk on the nightstand rather than under the pillow, because a fist of quartz under your neck at 3 a.m. is unpleasant, and keep small tumbled stones out of a bed shared with a toddler or a dog. ### Rose Quartz Face Rollers and Gua Sha Rose quartz face rollers and [gua sha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gua_sha) tools are real rose quartz, usually, and they are pleasant to use: the stone stays cool, it is hard enough to hold a smooth polish, and rolling or scraping the face gently is a massage, which feels good and moves fluid around for a while. That is the honest whole of it. The lift, the glow, and the "detox" in the marketing come from the massage and the cool stone, not from anything the crystal does, and the spiritual use is the same as any other rose quartz: a few minutes of deliberate self-care with the love stone in your hand. Use them on clean skin with a little oil, never on broken skin, wash them after, and buy from someone who will tell you whether the stone is quartz or dyed marble. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Rose Quartz - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify: the classic pairing in grids and in the shop's [rose quartz and clear quartz bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz). - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for peace with the love: the heart-and-crown pair in the [amethyst and rose quartz lotus bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amethyst-rose-quartz-lotus-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz). - **[Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/)** for passion beside tenderness; the shop's [garnet and rose quartz heart bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-rose-quartz-with-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) strings them together. - **[Rhodonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rhodonite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz)** for forgiveness after a hurt; the [rhodonite and rose quartz bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rhodonite-rose-quartz-with-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) is the repair pairing. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for courage to act on the feeling. - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for the green side of the heart center. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** or **[hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** for spine on the days softness needs a boundary. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** and **[pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/)** for the Venus-and-Moon jewelry box. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the edge beside the softness: the shadow-work pair Hall recommends. - **[Pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/)** for the wedding altar and a love meant to last. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Rose Quartz Rose quartz is hard, stable, and not water-soluble, so almost every method works, with one note about the sun: - **Moonlight.** The traditional charge for a Venus stone: on the sill under a full moon, and the one practitioners like best for it. - **Running water.** A rinse under the tap, or a dip in a stream, then a dry. Rose quartz is fine in water. - **Smoke or sound.** Both fine, and the everyday choice. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/).** A selenite slab overnight. - **Earth.** Buried overnight in a pot of soil. - **Salt.** Dry salt or salt water are both fine for quartz; rinse after salt water. - **Sunlight.** An hour is fine. Years on a sunny sill will pale ordinary rose quartz slowly, and the rare transparent pink quartz crystals fade fast, so charge by the moon and keep the sun short. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more. ### Can Rose Quartz Go in Water or in the Sun? Water, yes. Rose quartz is quartz, 7 on the Mohs scale with nothing in it that dissolves, so it can be rinsed, soaked, bathed with, and kept in a bowl of water, and it is safe beside a glass of drinking water. The only things to keep it out of are the water itself if the stone is dyed, since dye leaches, and hot water followed by cold, which can crack any stone. Sun, briefly. Ordinary rose quartz holds its color for years of normal light and only pales after long direct sun; the warnings about fading were written for the rare transparent pink quartz, which loses its color quickly and belongs in a drawer. ## How to Tell if Rose Quartz Is Real The fakes are glass, dyed quartz or quartzite, and occasionally plastic, and real rose quartz gives itself away by its flaws: 1. **Look for the haze.** Real rose quartz is never fully transparent: it has a milky cloudiness, faint internal veils and fractures, and color that varies from one stone to the next and within a stone. A perfectly clear, perfectly even pink with no inclusions is glass. 2. **Look for bubbles.** Round bubbles inside the stone mean glass. Quartz has veils and wisps, never bubbles. 3. **Check the cracks.** On dyed stone the color pools in fractures and along bead holes, darker than the body. Rub a bead with a cotton swab and nail-polish remover; pink on the swab is dye. 4. **Feel the temperature.** Quartz is cool and stays cool for a moment in the hand; glass warms faster and plastic is warm at once and light. 5. **Scratch test.** Quartz at 7 scratches glass and a steel blade. A real tumbled stone will leave a mark on a glass jar; glass and plastic will not scratch it. 6. **Suspect the crystal shape.** Rose quartz does not grow as crystals, so a "raw rose quartz point" with natural-looking faces is almost always a carved piece described carelessly, and a transparent pink six-sided crystal at a low price is glass or a different stone. Everything we sell is natural, undyed rose quartz, and the listings say so. ## Rose Quartz Price Rose quartz is one of the least expensive crystals sold, because the deposits are enormous. A [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) is about four dollars, a heart pendant under two, a 4mm bracelet four, an 8mm strand seven, a pound of tumbled stones twelve, a pound of rough ten, a [top-polished point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-top-polished-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) thirty-six, a set of [platonic solids](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-platonic-solids?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) thirty-two, and a [pound of carved points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-rose-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) seventy-nine. Deep Madagascar pink, large flawless spheres, and star rose quartz cost more, and the rare transparent pink quartz crystals are a collector's market of their own, up to the 550,000-dollar La Madona Rosa. For spiritual work, a pound of Brazilian tumbled stones will supply every jar, grid, and gift for years. ## Rose Quartz Care Rose quartz is easy. At 7 on the Mohs scale it survives daily wear, rings included, and it has no cleavage to split along, so a drop chips a corner rather than shattering it. Wash it with warm water and a drop of soap, dry it, and store it apart from anything harder, which in most jewelry boxes is only topaz, sapphire, and diamond. Keep it out of years of direct sun if you care about the depth of the pink, keep dyed pieces away from water and skin, and treat a large sphere as the glass-cracking, sunlight-focusing lens it is: never leave one on a windowsill in summer. ## Where to Find Rose Quartz Everything we carry is in our [rose quartz collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), all of it natural and undyed. The stones: [tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-rose-quartz-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) and [tumbled chips by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-rose-quartz-tumbled-chips?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) from Brazil, [rough stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-lb-rose-quartz-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) and [by the three pounds](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/3-lb-rose-quartz-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [thumb-polished worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [free-form chunk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [double-terminated point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/double-terminated-rose-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [top-polished point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-top-polished-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [carved points by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-rose-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a set of [platonic solids](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-platonic-solids?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a pair of [carved mushrooms](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-mushroom-rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and a [gemstone tree](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-w-hearts-gemstone-tree-beads?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) of three hundred beads. The jewelry, in its own [rose quartz jewelry](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz-jewelry?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) and [rose quartz bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz-bracelets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) collections: bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-rose-quartz-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and [10mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [4mm stretch strand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartzstretch-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [chip bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), the [love scroll heart bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-love-scroll-heart-silver?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), the [heart pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/7-8-rose-quartz-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [slice pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-slice-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [tumbled pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-tumbled-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and [double-terminated pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-double-terminated?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a [rose quartz and tourmaline pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-qtz-tourmaline-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), the [chakra necklace](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-chakra-necklace?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), the [Kwan Yin compassion necklace](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/compassion-harmony-kwan-yin-necklace?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), a set of three [adjustable rings](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-adjustable-rose-quartz-rings?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and the [love keychain](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-rose-quartz-keychain?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz). For divination, a [faceted pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) and the [amethyst and rose quartz pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-amethyst-rose-quartz-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz). The kits and blends: [love moon water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-moon-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), the [love manifest smudge kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-manifest-it-smudge-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) with white sage, palo santo, and a rose quartz, [patchouli root with rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/patchouli-root-with-rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), the [love pillar candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-pillar-candle-with-rose-quartz-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) with a pendant inside, and a [rose quartz roller bottle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rose-quartz-roller-bottle-10ml?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) for anointing oils. For the rest of the pink shelf, see [rhodonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rhodonite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), [morganite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/morganite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and [kunzite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/kunzite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz), and for everything else that goes into a love working, the [love and attraction supplies](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/love?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=rose-quartz) collection. ## Rose Quartz FAQ ### What is rose quartz? Rose quartz is quartz, silicon dioxide, in a translucent pink form, colored by microscopic fibers of a mineral related to dumortierite. It is 7 on the Mohs scale, grows in solid masses rather than crystals, and is mined mainly in Brazil, Madagascar, and South Dakota, where it is the state mineral. ### What is the spiritual meaning of rose quartz? In crystal practice, rose quartz is the stone of love in every form, romantic, family, friendship, and self-love, and the peace that comes with an open heart. It is the heart chakra stone, listed by Scott Cunningham under Venus and Water for love, peace, happiness, and fidelity, and called the stone of unconditional love by Judy Hall. ### What does rose quartz do spiritually? In crystal practice it softens: practitioners hold it to speak more kindly to themselves, wear it to draw love and keep it, set it by the bed for peace, and use it in grief and forgiveness work. It is the stone reached for when a heart needs to open rather than guard. ### What is rose quartz good for? Self-love and self-worth, drawing and deepening love, friendship, peace in the home, grief and forgiveness, calm sleep, happiness, and a beginner's first stone. It sits at the center of most love spells, friendship charms, and self-care kits. ### What are the benefits of rose quartz? The benefits practitioners describe are emotional: feeling gentler with yourself, calmer at night, and more open to the people around you. The stone is a focus for that practice, not a medicine, and the tradition makes no health claims for it. ### Who should not wear rose quartz? Nobody is barred from it. It is the gentlest stone in the cabinet, and neither Cunningham nor Hall names anyone it is wrong for. The only cautions are practical: return dyed beads that leave color on the skin, and keep a face roller off broken skin. ### How do you activate a rose quartz? Cleanse it, hold it in both hands over your heart, breathe until you are calm, and say its purpose out loud in plain words, then put it where that purpose lives. Charging it under a full moon or on a Friday is traditional but optional; the attention is the activation. ### Which zodiac is rose quartz for? Taurus and Libra, the two signs ruled by Venus, with Cancer added in some lists for its nurturing side. Any sign can wear it. It is not a modern birthstone, though some alternative lists give it to January. ### What chakra is rose quartz? The heart chakra. Pink is the heart center's second color after green, and rose quartz is the stone for the center's softer, self-directed side; practitioners lay it on the sternum or wear it at the chest. ### What happens if I sleep with rose quartz? In the tradition, a calmer night and gentler dreams, and both Cunningham and Hall place it by the bed. Nothing bad happens. Keep large pieces on the nightstand rather than under the pillow, and small stones out of a bed shared with a child or a pet. ### Can rose quartz go in water or in the sun? Water, yes: it is hard, stable quartz and can be rinsed, soaked, and bathed with, unless it is dyed. Sun, briefly: ordinary rose quartz pales only after years of direct light, but the rare transparent pink quartz crystals fade fast and should be kept in the dark. ### How can you tell if rose quartz is real? Real rose quartz is cloudy, never perfectly clear, with veils and uneven color and no bubbles; it stays cool in the hand and scratches glass. Dye pools in cracks and comes off on a swab of nail-polish remover, and a transparent pink "crystal point" at a low price is glass, since rose quartz does not grow as crystals. ### What does the color of rose quartz mean? Pink is the color of the blush, the rose, and the heart's tender side, and practitioners read rose quartz's soft cloudy pink as gentleness and love without conditions. Deeper pink from Madagascar is prized but not more powerful; the lore is the same for every shade. ### How much is rose quartz worth? Very little for ordinary stone: a worry stone about four dollars, a bracelet four to nine, a pound of tumbled stones twelve, a pound of rough ten. Large flawless spheres, star rose quartz, and deep Madagascar pink cost more, and the rare transparent pink quartz crystals are a collector's market, up to the 550,000-dollar La Madona Rosa specimen. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [3 Minute Mindfulness and Focus Training](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/mindfulness-for-focus/) **Published:** November 30, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mindfulness is the practice of being in the moment and focusing on the present. When we focus our mind to the present, we effectively cut off all extra thought that lowers our mood. These extra thoughts are often focused on worrying about the past and how that past may affect our future. This is where mindfulness comes in. By only paying attention to what is actually happening in the current moment, we can actually see our future more clearly. Take control of your thoughts. When we take control of our thoughts, they stop being random and harmful and start being focused and beneficial. ## How Thoughts Ruin our Attention Span According to [Bruce Davis, Ph.D. at Huffington Post](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/healthy-relationships_b_3307916), researchers estimate that we think 50,000-70,000 thoughts per day. That’s around 1.2 different thoughts per second for a human that gets 8 hours of sleep everyday. These small interruptions add stress to our day. Do you get frustrated that we can’t remember where you put your phone? Do you wonder why you walked into the kitchen? When our attention span is distracted, it’s usually by a worry, concern, or fear that doesn’t exist in this actual moment. We can change that. ## How can I regain focus and stop worrying? Mindfulness helps us focus on one thing for a full minute or more. That’s 72 or more possibly stressful thoughts that you won’t have to think. It's equivalent to one minute of true peace. That’s a full minute of absolute focus on something positive. Each time you practice, it gets a little easier, and it starts to feel good. Soon you'll find yourself reaching for that minute, and you will begin to worry less and focus on the positive more. ## Ready to start worrying less? This 3 minute mindfulness training will show you how many thoughts invade your mind within three minutes, but it will also train you to learn how to block out non-present thoughts. That’s right, you’re about to save yourself from 216 possible negative thoughts. You’re going to: - Increase your focus - Increase your optimism - Decrease your stress ## 3 Minute Mindfulness Training 1. Set a gentle timer for 3 minutes. 2. Close your eyes. 3. Start silently repeating “one” to yourself. Gently focus on repeating “one”. 4. If a thought pops into your mind, accept the thought without judgement and move on. 5. Start silently repeating “two” to yourself. 6. If a thought pops into your mind, accept the thought without judgement and move on. 7. Start silently repeating “three” to yourself. 8. If a thought pops into your mind, accept the thought without judgement and move on. 9. Continue moving on through the numbers until your timer goes off. 10. Record your number, congratulate yourself, and try again later! *Copyright 2016 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Mindfulness --- ### [Spell to Attract Love](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/wiccan-spell-attract-love/) **Published:** December 13, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Everyone is looking for the perfect love spell. Whether your order is “tall, dark, and handsome” or “jolly, kind, and jovial”, this free love spell will send the perfect person with your ideal traits to you! Here at [PlentifulEarth](https://plentifulearth.com/), we don’t believe in bending the will of others, so we’ll show you how to craft a great love spell that brings guilt-free love! Already have someone in mind? We highly recommend writing out a list of their traits that make you drool, rather than capturing their will. That way, you can call the perfect person to you without forcing a specific person to be yours. Trust me, it’ll be better this way! As with all spells, visualization and feeling are more important than the spell itself. The more emotion tied to a spell, the better the outcome!## **A Spell to Attract Love** Perfect Spell Timing: - New Moon - Friday - Hour of Venus Ingredients: - 2 Candles, one that represents you + one that represents the traits of your future lover \[[Buy candles here!](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=wiccan-spell-attract-love)\] Witch Tip: Use a wide candle with lots of carving space. - Pink Ribbon - Red Ribbon - A pin for carving into your candles OR pen and paper - A list of traits you want in a lover Spell Instructions: 1. Before starting, perform your favorite sacred space creation ritual! Ours is spiritual cleansing via sage and palo santo followed by casting a protective circle! 2. Into the candle whose color represents you, carve your full name and birthday. You can also write your name and birthday on a piece of paper and place that under the candle. This candle symbolizes you. Consecrate that candle as being you. Say: **“This candle represents me, \[your name\].”** 3. Place your candle on the right side of your altar. If you used paper, place it under the candle. 4. Light your candle, imagining yourself opening up to love. 5. Into the candle whose color represents the type of person you want in your life, carve the traits of that person. As you carve each trait, say: **“I call into my life a lover who is \[trait\].”** 6. When you are done, consecrate that candle as being your lover. Say: **“This candle represents the person that I call into my life to be my lover. I call into my life a lover who is \[read each trait\].”** 7. Place your future lover’s candle on the left side of your altar, 22 cm away from your candle. 8. Light your lover’s candle, imagining them awakening to your call. 9. Let the candles burn for 22 minutes. Thank and extinguish the candles, knowing that that person is on their way to you. 10. Every day, light the candles and move them closer to each other, knowing that you and that person are now moving closer together. 11. Keep doing this until they touch. If you've met this person, tie the candles together with pink or red string. 12. If you haven't met this person and the candles have touched; continue lighting them and visualize that you've met them. Feel how happy it feels to have that type of person in your life. 13. If, by the time the candles have finished, you haven't me them, don't lose faith! That person may actually be having move closer to your location! 14. Repeat the spell during the next full moon cycle. *Copyright 2016 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** candle spells, Free Spells, love spells --- ### [The Long Wiccan Rede: The Rede of the Wiccae](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/long-wiccan-rede/) **Published:** July 17, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Originally published in 1975 and inspired by the original Wiccan Rede, the Rede of the Wiccae was written by Lady Gwen Thomson of the New England Coven of the Traditionalist Witches and attributed to her grandmother, Adriana Porter. This beautiful poem not only outlines the belief and ethical rules of some practices of the Wiccan religion, but it also details the transition through the Wheel of the Year, as well as a basic way to cast a circle. Despite the controversy of when this particular version of the Rede came into existence or if it qualifies as a true variation of the Rede, it still holds a strong place in today's craft! ## **"The Rede of the Wiccae" (A long version of The Wiccan Rede)** Bide the Wiccan Laws ye must In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust. Live an’ let live - Fairly take an’ fairly give. Cast the Circle thrice about To keep all evil spirits out. To bind the spell every time - Let the spell be spake in rhyme. Soft of eye an’ light of touch - Speak little, listen much. Deosil go by the waxing Moon - Sing and dance the Wiccan rune. Widdershins go when the Moon doth wane, An’ the Werewolf howls by the dread Wolfsbane. When the Lady’s Moon is new, Kiss thy hand to Her times two. When the Moon rides at Her peak Then your heart’s desire seek. Heed the Northwind’s mighty gale - Lock the door and drop the sail. When the wind comes from the South, Love will kiss thee on the mouth. When the wind blows from the East, Expect the new and set the feast. When the West wind blows o’er thee, Departed spirits restless be. Nine woods in the Cauldron go - Burn them quick an’ burn them slow. Elder be ye Lady’s tree - Burn it not or cursed ye’ll be. When the Wheel begins to turn - Let the Beltane fires burn. When the Wheel has turned a Yule, Light the Log an’ let Pan rule. Heed ye flower bush an’ tree - By the Lady Blessèd Be. Where the rippling waters go Cast a stone an’ truth ye’ll know. When ye have need, Hearken not to others greed. With the fool no season spend Or be counted as his friend. Merry meet an’ merry part - Bright the cheeks an’ warm the heart. Mind the Threefold Law ye should - Three times bad an’ three times good. When misfortune is enow, Wear the Blue Star on thy brow. True in love ever be Unless thy lover’s false to thee. Eight words ye Wiccan Rede fulfill - An’ it harm none, Do what ye will. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [How to do Long-Distance Rituals by Connecting in the Aether](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/long-distance-ritual-tutorial/) **Published:** August 20, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Many people ask us, “Do long distance spells work?” Of course they do! Other ask us, “Can my coven do a ritual if we’re not in the same location?” Of course you can! “But how?”## Do long distance spells work? Yes! When we cast spells, we are making changes in how energy moves and manifests in life by way of thought-forms. Thought-forms are the invisible, intangible manifestations of our thoughts; they are what people pick up on when a person’s “ears burn” or they get a feeling that someone is about to call. Thought-forms travel through, what we currently call, the Aether (sometimes spelled Ether) and are propelled by emotion, belief, focus, and energy. Notice that time nor distance is not a factor in how thought-forms travel “through” Aether. Aether exists all around us and is us. So, one can effectively cast a spell to take place in another location or work with someone far away, link thought-forms, and cast a spell together. ## Can my Coven do a ritual if we’re not in the same location, i.e. an online Coven? Yes! By linking to an area or person with one or more of your senses, you are sending thought-forms and energy to that person, place, or thing. It takes just one thought and strong burst of emotion. ## How can my Coven connect with each other if we’re planning to do a long-distance ritual? If you’re planning to do a long-distance Wiccan or Pagan ritual with your Covenmates, and some or all of you are in different locations, you can connect to each other simply by remembering and reliving the last time you had contact with that person. Because emotion makes the bond stronger, and love is the strongest emotion, this Aether-link method works best if you recall the last time you hugged the person you want to connect to! **Here are a few easy steps to connect to another Witch, psychically, in the Aether.** 1. **Meditate:** Bring yourself into a light meditative state. 2. **Visualize:** Think of your Covenmate and see them clearly in your mind’s eye. 3. **Notice:** Notice what he or she is wearing. Notice how he or she smells. The more senses you conjure up, the stronger the link will be. 4. **Connect:** Now, reach out and hug your Covenmate. Remember the last time you hugged and feel their embrace. 5. **Work your magick:** You’re now connected! Work your magick, now! 6. **Break your link:** When you’re done with your ritual, wave goodbye to them and part ways in your mind’s eye. If you have never hugged this person, you can definitely use another physical connection! This works very well for long-distance meditations, healings, and more! When doing ritual, it’s best if you are performing the same ritual.## How can my Coven connect with each other if we have never met in person? If you have never met your Covenmates, and you don’t have a physical connection to recollect, don’t worry! The next best thing is to create a pshycic link and ritual anchor for everyone in your coven to concentrate on! This takes the place of creating the Cone of Power in an in-person ritual! **How to connect with another Witch who you have never met to do a ritual together:** 1. **Prepare your space:** Before starting your ritual, print out photos of your Covenmates, and make a group decision on what your anchor will be. This can be the focal point of your spell (such as the Statue of Liberty if you’re doing an United States Healing spell), it can be a crystal that each of you have a piece of, the symbol or logo of your coven, or anything else that everyone can easily visualize. 2. **Prepare your Mind:** Hold the photo of your Covenmates in your hands. Take a few moments to notice or remember small things about each person. If you’ve heard their voice before, recall their voices. Then, close your eyes and entering a deep meditative state. 3. **Meditate:** Allow your meditation to take you to your anchor. 4. **Empower:** Stare at your anchor and imbue it with your Coven’s intention. 5. **Connect:** Feel someone grabbing your hands to the right and left of you. Look around and see your Covenmates standing around your anchor in a circle, all holding hands. 6. **Work your Magick:** You’re now connected! Open your eyes and complete your ritual! 7. **Break your link:** When you’re done with your ritual, visualize that you’re holding hands again, let go, wave goodbye to them and part ways in your mind’s eye. *Copyright 2017 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** Free Spells, Wicca --- ### [15 Ways to Shield Yourself against Harmful Energy](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/15-ways-shield-harmful-energy/) **Published:** October 4, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In the Psychic, Wiccan, and Pagan community, it’s common to hear the phrase “Make sure you shield!”, or as Aurora so excitedly puts it, “Shields Up, Witches!”. We’re here to show you a million different ways to protect yourself when things get real; by a million, we mean 15. Let’s do this!## What is shielding? Shielding is the art of using intention against intention, energy against energy, positivity against negativity. When we create anything in our mind, it sets out to be created in real life; this is the basis of how manifestation works! Unfortunately, ideas, thoughts, and visualization can sometimes happen on accident when we daydream; yes, these ideas, thoughts, and visualizations can manifest on accident as well! These manifestations can be as small as a hit of harmful energy or run of bad luck. In order to protect ourselves from accidental harmful energy or intended harm, we counter those harmful manifestations by purposefully manifesting our own positive energy around us. **In short,** shielding is the act of visualizing yourself surrounded by positivity or positive imagery in order to reflect, dispel, or dissolve harmful intentions, energy, and manifestations. It’s protection against non-mundane threats. Wondering how you shield? We’ve got you.## 15 ways to shield yourself against harmful energy 1. Visualize yourself surrounded by white light. 2. Visualize yourself surrounded by golden light. 3. Visualize yourself wrapped in angel’s wings. 4. Visualize yourself surrounded by a circle of your favorite trees. 5. Visualize yourself surrounded by protective hedges. 6. Visualize yourself surrounded by mirrors that reflect harmful energy away. 7. Visualize yourself surrounded by a tube of lipstick. 8. Visualize yourself inside of a strong eggshell. 9. Visualize yourself inside of a mutli-faceted quartz crystal. 10. Visualize yourself inside of a diamond. 11. Visualize yourself at the center of your favorite planet. 12. Visualize yourself enclosed in a flower, with petals wrapped all around you. 13. Visualize yourself in a column of silver light. 14. Visualize yourself surrounded by the dense roots of your favorite tree, with the roots carrying harmful energy away from you. 15. Visualize a force field around yourself. Protip: After visualizing, know that you’re safe, and see harmful energy bouncing off of your shield or dissolving when it hits your shield.## How often should you shield? 1. Daily 2. Whenever you enter a space that feels weird. 3. Whenever you feel threatened, afraid, or anxious. What are some of your favorite ways to shield? Happy Shielding! **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** shielding --- ### [50 Easy Spells and Charms that You can do Right Now](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/50-easy-spells-charms-can-right-now/) **Published:** December 9, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wish it was easier to do magick during every second of your life? Wish your mundane chores felt more magickal? Wish you could do spells with ingredients and items that are naturally around your home? Don’t live near a new age store? Can’t find cramp bark? Wish spells were cheaper to do? Don’t worry. We’ve got you. Here are 50 easy and quick spells and charms to make it easier to cast more spells at home! **Be sure to add your own words to add intent to the spell!** ## **50 Easy Spells and Charms that You can do Right Now with Ingredients in Your Home** ### **How to use this list:** Turn each of these easy tasks into spells by adding your own words and intent to each action! 1. **Money Spell:** Mix basil and baking soda together. Use it as a carpet sprinkle before vacuuming to increase the flow of money to your home. 2. **Protection Spell:** Bury quartz crystals pointing outwards at the four corners of your property line to keep evil away from your home. 3. **Good Dream Spell:** Eat a pinch of thyme before bed or place a sprig of it under your pillow, and you will have sweet dreams. 4. **Money Spell:** Roll paper or plastic money towards you around a cinnamon stick to bring in more money. 5. **Protection Charm:** Carry juniper berries with you as a traditional charm for protection and vitality. 6. **Protection Spell:** Hang a bit of dried ginger in the kitchen to ward evil spirits. 7. **Money Spell:** Simmer cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in water on the stove to ensure prosperity of your home. 8. **Good Luck Spell:** Burn allspice as an incense to draw money or luck to you, as well as speed healing. 9. **Love Spell:** Cut an apple in half, and give one half to your love to ensure a prosperous and loving relationship. 10. **Beauty Spell:** Carry cloves with you to let your inner beauty shine outward. 11. **Love Spell:** Watermelon is an aphrodisiac, especially for men. 12. **Love Spell:** Eat fresh figs as an aphrodisiac. 13. **Good Luck Spell:** Place a piece of cotton in your sugar bowl to draw good luck to your house. 14. **Love Spell:** Celery is a great male aphrodisiac. 15. **Lost Item Charm:** Carry a sprig of rosemary in your pocket when you need to find something. 16. **Protection Spell:** Scatter dried chili peppers or cayenne pepper around your house to keep harm away. 17. **Pregnancy Spell:** Carrying a twig of raspberry leaves will help ease the pains of pregnancy. 18. **Purification Spell:** Add a little salt to your carpet sprinkle or floor wash to purify a room. 19. **Rain Spell:** Sprinkle water into the air using the bristles of a broom to make it rain. 20. **Vitality Charm:** Carry ginger root in your pocket or purse all winter as an old charm for warmth and vitality through the cold months. 21. **Wellness Spell:** Drink amethyst-infused water during the day, before drinking, to lighten the effects of intoxication. 22. **Protection Charm:** Hang a garlic braid in your home, a folk charm long trusted to guard the household. 23. **Concentration Spell:** Chew fennel seeds to help you concentrate. 24. **Good Luck Spell:** Carry a piece of dried pineapple in a green bag to draw luck to you. 25. **Divination Charm:** Ask an orange a yes or no question before you eat it, then count the seeds. If there are an even number of seeds, the answer is no. If there are an odd number of seeds, the answer is yes. 26. **Fertility Spell:** Eat avocados with intention; they’ve long been associated with fertility and abundance. 27. **Garden Spell:** Sprinkle oats in your garden to ensure that your garden will be plentiful. 28. **Love Spell:** Share ripe mangos with a partner to invite passion and sweetness. 29. **Protection Spell:** Plant thyme around your house to act as natural wards. 30. **Relaxation Charm:** Brew lavender, chamomile, and passion fruit tea and sip it slowly as a ritual for settling a scattered mind. 31. **Psychic Ability Charm:** Sleep with mugwort under your pillow to bring psychic dreams. 32. **Purification Spell:** Add apple cider vinegar, baking soda, and epsom salt to your bathwater for purification. 33. **Psychic Ability Spell:** Eat raw chocolate to increase your psychic powers. 34. **Psychic Ability Spell:** Carry a herkimer diamond to increase your psychic powers. 35. **Clearing Spell:** Breathe in the scent of fresh peppermint to clear stuck energy and refresh your mind. 36. **Protection Spell:** Sprinkle cayenne pepper dust under your doormat to keep unwanted people from entering your home. 37. **Happiness Spell:** Evoke a feeling of optimism by breathing in peppermint essential oil.. 38. **Aromatherapy Charms:** Add pink himalayan sea salt and a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a glass vial to make an instant aromatherapy oil inhaler. 39. **Love Spell:** Place pepper inside a piece of cotton and set it shut to make a charm to bring back a lost love. 40. **Money Charm:** Draw an infinity symbol on a square piece of paper, fold it towards you, and put it into your wallet to increase your wealth. 41. **Purification Spell:** Cut an onion in half and hide both halves inside your home to remove harmful vibes. 42. **Healing Spell:** In old folk practice, a sliced onion was placed under a sick person’s bed to absorb heavy energy; toss it out the next morning. 43. **Pentacle Charm:** Cut an apple in half for an instant altar pentacle. 44. **Prosperity Spell:** Add dried basil to your carpet sprinkle to increase prosperity. 45. **Beauty Spell:** An old English folk charm: crawling backwards three times under a blackberry or mulberry branch was said to carry away blemishes. 46. **Beauty Spell:** Make a face mask out of ground dried oatmeal, powdered milk, warm honey, and water to soften the skin and clear the complexion. 47. **Purification Charm:** Carry a piece of black tourmaline to help purify and remove harmful energies in the space around you. 48. **Purification Charm:** Keep your pink himalayan salt lamp on for as long as possible to get the best benefit from the lamp. 49. **Protection Charm:** Carry a peach pit to ward off harmful energies. 50. **Protection Charm:** Carry a walnut to strengthen your brain. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, spells --- ### [Imbolc Magickal Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/imbolc-magickal-correspondences/) **Published:** January 7, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Also known as Candlemas and Groundhog Day, Imbolc is a beautiful Pagan celebration that signals the end of Winter and the coming of the Spring. Seasons change, and the wheel turns again! Sacred to the Celtic Goddess Brigid, some magickal practitioners call this day Brigid's Day! Celebrate the waking of the trees, the revival of Earth, and the return of the Goddess! Surprise, this holiday is sacred to Persephone, as well! ## What is Imbolc? Imbolc is the third stop on the Wiccan and Pagan Wheel of the Year! Standing for "belly of the Mother", this third sabbat comes after Yule and before Ostara, and it is the time for realizing potential and making way for the new! The Earth, a.k.a. The Goddess, is pregnant with hope, love, light, and rebirth. The ground is softening after a hard freeze, and the ability for natural will is beginning to push new plants into existence. For Imbolc, the pregnant Earth's new plants stand for your hopes, dreams, wishes, and will. Wiccans and Pagans alike use the energy of the return of the Goddess and her will to push new dreams into reality! This is a beautiful time for purification, new beginnings, nourishing your dreams, celebrating life, and sewing the seeds of your future! ## **Imbolc Correspondences** ## Imbolc Animal Correspondences - Awakening Bear - Deer - Groundhogs, and other burrowing animals - Lamb - Phoenix - Sheep ## Imbolc Color Correspondences - White - Green - Pink - Yellow - Brown ## Imbolc Crystal Correspondences - [Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=imbolc-magickal-correspondences) - [Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) - [Onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/) - Ruby - Turquoise ## Imbolc Foods - Bread - Cake - Chamomile + other Herbal Teas - Cheese - Honey Cakes - Lavender Cookies - Milk - Poppyseed Muffins - Spiced Wine - White Meats - Yogurt ## Imbolc Goddess Correspondences - Aradia - Brigit - Cerridwen - Demeter - Gaia - Persephone - Proserpina‎ - Venus - Vesta ## Imbolc God Correspondences - Cernunnos - Eros - Herne - Osiris - Pan ## Imbolc Herb Correspondences - Acorns - Angelica - Basil - Bay - Blackberry - Chamomile - Frankincense - Lavender - [Rosemary](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rosemary-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=imbolc-magickal-correspondences) ## Imbolc Incense Correspondences - Chamomile - Frankincense - Jasmine - Lavender - Myrrh - Rosemary ## Imbolc Oil Correspondences - Angelica - Basil - Bay - Blackberry - Chamomile - Frankincense - Lavender - Olive - Rosemary ## Spells to Cast During Imbolc - Awakening - Blessings - Cleansing - Home Blessings - Fertility - Protection - Truth - Wand Consecrating - Wishing ## Imbolc Symbolism - Awakenings - Brigid's Cross - Corn Dollies - Epiphanies - Fresh Start - Hope - New Life - Out with the Old, In with the New - Rebirth - Reconnecting - Renewal - Reuniting *Copyright 2018 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism --- ### [Essential Oils: How much is a dram?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oils-much-dram/) **Published:** February 21, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** If you’ve ever been in the market for essential oils, chances are, you’ve encountered the dram. Remember that time when you saw a great deal on rose absolute essential oil, only to discover that it was a dram of oil? “What in the world is a dram?” “How many ounces are in a dram?” Let’s cut to the chanse and answer the most important question: ## How much is a dram? - 1 fluid dram = ⅛ fluid ounce - 1 fluid dram = ¼ Tablespoon - 1 fluid dram = ¾ teaspoon - 1 fluid dram = 73.9338 drops - 1 fluid dram = 3.69669 ml Now, you have to admit that you can feel totally confident when purchasing a dram of essential oil, a dram of flower essence, or even, in the old days, a dram of whiskey. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [The Working Witch: Resources for Wiccan & Pagan Workplace Rights](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/pagan-work-rights/) **Published:** February 27, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** It’s every person’s and every Witch’s right to be protected in our society. In today’s time, it’s easier than ever before to be a minority, whether you are part of a minority class race or religion, but unfortunately, it can still be difficult for a minority to successfully navigate through his or her life and career. As part of our Working Witch article series, we want to take a moment to provide every Witch with resources to help make life outside of the broom closet a little easier. Take a moment to learn about and understand your rights as a Working Witch. ## US Resources for Understanding Wiccan and Pagan Workplace Rights - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, [Section 12: Religious Discrimination](https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/section-12-religious-discrimination) - Thought.co’s [Rights of Pagans and Wiccans in the Workplace](https://www.learnreligions.com/rights-in-the-workplace-2562920) - FindLaw.com’s [Religion in the Workplace](https://employment.findlaw.com/employment-discrimination/religion-in-the-workplace.html) This list is ever growing. **If you would like to add a resource, for the United States or any other country, please comment below!** **Categories:** Spiritual Career Guidance --- ### [How to Dress a Candle to Manifest intentions](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-dress-a-candle/) **Published:** July 13, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Setting intentions is one of the most amazing ways to call something into your life. Whether you want to manifest money, manifest love, or manifest a new job, the basic structure is the same: visualize, feel, and know it happening, and it will. The beautiful thing about our world is that everything has energy. The more resonating pieces we add to our manifestation puzzle, the stronger the manifestation. Today, we’ll focus on using candles to help us manifest new things into our lives. By using [candles whose color matches your intention](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/), herbs that match your intention, and oils that match your intention, you can boost the power and speed of manifestation!We’ll teach you how to prep a candle for setting intentions, saying prayers, and casting spells. ## How to dress a candle to bring things into your life during the New Moon ## Ingredients - Candle that corresponds to your needs - Olive, Vegetable, or corresponding essential oil - [Dried herbs](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-dress-a-candle) that correspond to your needs ## Directions for dressing candles for rituals and manifestations 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse all of your supplies with palo santo or sage. 2. **Dip:** Dip your power finger into the oil that you’ve chosen. If you’ve chosen to work with essential oil, be sure it’s diluted. 3. **Anoint:** Starting at the top of the candle and pulling toward you, wipe the oil onto the candle in a single motion. Visualize your wish coming toward you. Repeat until the entire candle has been coated in oil. 4. **Dress:** Roll the anointed candle in the herbs that resonate with your wish, and keep the coating light. **A word of caution:** dried herbs catch fire easily, and herbs stuck to the wax can act like extra wicks, so the flame may flare up or burn much hotter than you expect. Always stay near the candle while it burns. Our [full candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) covers safer ways to add herbs. 5. **Light:** State your wish and light the dressed candle on a heat-safe surface, away from anything that can catch fire. Stay with it until it burns out, and never leave it unattended. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Why Did I Cry in Corpse Pose (Savasana)?](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/cry-in-corpse-pose-savasana/) **Published:** August 7, 2018 **Author:** Rachel Goldlust **Content:** I was laying on my yoga mat with eyes closed, still sweating, arms and legs splayed out, supported by the earth beneath me. My favorite yoga teacher (who I adore for his non-conventional music choices that are a refreshing and welcome change from the usual ambient and atmospheric background music, with playlists comprised of 80s pop hits you can’t help but sing along to or non-stop Beyonce so you channel your inner fierce goddess) played a song during our final relaxation that hit me right in the feels. The lyrics called out. It was the voice of an inspirational young boy saying, “You're way more than you might think you are. You're more than your problems and you're more than your mistakes. Somewhere inside, you're a hero." Tears started streaming down my face, mixing with the sweat. I was a hot mess. Why was this happening? Why was I silently crying to myself in a room full of strangers? ## **What is Savasana?** Savasana (or shavasana), is the sanskrit word for corpse pose. Or, as I like to call it, “look dead, feel alive.” [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/3oEjI6hkw6nbYNQkz6) It got its name “corpse pose” due to the fact that, after you’ve stretched, twisted, bent, folded, and flowed your body through various asanas (sanskrit for poses) over the last hour or so during your yoga practice, you end up, well, looking like a corpse in a final relaxation pose -- on your back, eyes closed, limbs stretched out, motionless, still, safe. In this pose you only physically resemble a corpse. Mentally, spiritually, and emotionally, however, you’re still very much alive, and sometimes this brings life to feelings you’ve been been trying to suppress, consciously or not. Enter: crying during savasana. ## **What Emotions Do You Feel During Savasana?** Crying during savasana is known as an “emotional release”. Let’s talk about each type of release you may have during savasana. Enter: enlightenment. ## **Breath and Sighs During Yoga** Sighs of relief are another sort of emotional release during yoga. Like when you readily exhale after a difficult asana, as if to say, “Yes! That was tough, but I did it!” Or like when a yoga teacher tells the class to let out an audible exhale after a long string of asanas to release tension and cool the body. Once a teacher instructed us to “sigh like an angsty teen” when we met in downdog after a particularly challenging vinyasa flow. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/sigh-disney-1332tmUf9Myo4o) It seemed silly, but it felt really cathartic, familiar even. It was a callback to a former self in a way. However, it was deeper than the sheer relief that my angsty teenage years were behind me. It was the fact that every person in that room was briefly reliving and letting go of that same experience together. It was a refreshing reminder of how much we can grow. ## **Laughing During Yoga** Of course, it was hard not to chuckle after we heard a chorus of over-dramatic, exasperated sighs echo around the room. Laughter is another emotional release during yoga. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/laughing-laughter-heads-back-BmhyI3ERqHdUk) When a class laughs together, there’s a feeling of connectedness. Some of my favorite instructors tell funny stories or crack jokes during difficult or long-held asanas. After all, humor is a great distraction, especially when your muscles are shaking as you hold your contorted body in a bind you’re not entirely sure how you managed to get into in the first place. ## **Just Straight Tears During Yoga** Sighs of relief, airy laughter, that’s to be expected during yoga. Both are related to the breath, so it makes sense. But crying? I had never cried during yoga before. But that same day my teacher ended practice with the voice of a little boy ([Kid President](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgF1Enrgo2g&t=0s&list=PLzvRx_johoA-YabI6FWcU-jL6nKA1Um-t&index=53), to be exact), reminding us that “If you want to be awesome, you got to treat people awesome. It's about strength; I'm talking about compassion. Nothing's stronger than that. It's what changes things,” it resonated with me so much that I found myself crying. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/5h-8skPlHjkwXgbK) Maybe it’s because this kid made everything seem so simple. Maybe it’s because, at the beginning of that practice, I had set my intention on compassionand was reminded that I hadn’t been treating myself so awesome. ## **Use that Raw Emotion During Yoga to Set Intentions** To say that yoga is more than just a physical practice would be an understatement. Although it is technically exercise, it provides awareness of your own body on a deeper level. It takes that awareness of your body and interconnects it to your mind and your heart. It relieves and manages stress, promotes relaxation, merges with meditation, and allows you to be part of a judgement-free community and environment. Fundamentally, it’s a practice of mindfulness, being present. That, plus the massive shift and flow of energy, is why I always set an intention at the beginning of every practice. Sometimes it’s whatever new/full moon intention I had set that I want to reaffirm by breathing into it on the mat. Other times, it’s just a word. Strength. Serenity. Compassion. Tacos. But regardless of what my intention is, it shouldn’t make me cry, right? So why do yogis find themselves crying during savasana? ## **Why Am I Crying During Savasana?** When I got home from that yoga class, I immediately went home and Googled “crying during savasana”, expecting to receive a dire diagnosis similar to when you search symptoms in WebMD and convince yourself you have an incredibly rare and totaly incurable form of cancer. Surely this means I’m having a mental breakdown. But, to my surprise, I found that it’s actually quite common. So what triggers the flow of tears? For me, sometimes it’s the simple act of laying like a corpse that makes me think of my own mortality. It put things in perspective; if I died tomorrow, could I say I truly lived my best life? Sure, I took time to do some yoga, to do something just for me, but am I doing enough for me outside of this practice? Am I doing enough for others? Am I doing *too* much for others and not myself? How can I find balance?I had never thought about it before, but if we do yoga to release physical tension, why wouldn’t emotional tension be released too?We don’t always take time out of our busy schedules to confront our negative emotions. So, after we’ve put in the time and effort to work through our physical tension, it’s no wonder that as soon as we’re given the opportunity during savasana to settle in, be grateful, and feel accomplished that we start working through what’s left: emotional tension. ## **What Other Yoga Poses May Help Me Cry?** It’s also common for the tears to come during hip openers, like pigeon pose. Not only are you letting go of held tension when you surrender yourself to a certain asana, but since we’re opening up our sacral chakra (which is associated with our emotional body) during hip openers, it’s no surprise that our emotions are released too.Maybe you’ve been doing a lot of energetic cleansing and releasing recently and now it’s manifesting itself on the mat.Another catalyst could be if you’re experiencing touch-starvation because you’ve been lacking physical contact with others recently. After all, skin-to-skin contact releases happy chemicals like serotonin and dopamine. So when a yoga teacher, for example, rubs their palms together to create heat before using their hands to ease tension out of your shoulders during child’s pose (or really whenever they offer some hands-on help with an asana), their helping hand can cause a release of emotions. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/cat-massage-love-amCh2vTHXpQyI) When your mind is focused on breath and movement, you allow your mind the opportunity to subconsciously work through something you’ve been holding on to. Stress, frustration, worry, doubt, just a myriad of negative thoughts and energy.Yoga offers a safe space to feel vulnerable. And having a shared connectedness among a room full of yogis as you offer your vulnerabilities is a beautiful thing in of of itself. So it’s no wonder that when a teacher says “let it all go” during your final relaxation or as you settle in to a hip opener that you really do let it all go. And there’s always beauty in letting go. ## **The Two Layers Of Every Emotional Release During Yoga** I’ve heard teachers compare a yoga class to an onion; there are layers to it. This metaphor works perfectly because with both, sometimes you end up crying. And I’ve found that there are two layers that are a part of every yogic emotional release. ### **First Layer: Compassion** Through my experiences at yoga, some practitioners cried at the beginning of practice, as the teacher reminded that “you’re here for you, you showed up and you are doing something for yourself.” So often we get wrapped up with helping others that a simple congratulation for taking time for yourself can make us a little weepy.But whether you cry right at the beginning, while in a hip opener, or during savasana, your tears are a reminder that there’s a layer of compassion (either for yourself or for others) that you need to be more mindful of. ### **Second Layer: Cleansing** The second is that, from everyone I’ve talked to about this, we all felt better after. We weren’t ashamed. We felt relieved, enlightened, cleansed. Crying is never a sign of weakness. And for me, crying during savasana made me stronger because I was more in tune with my emotions. So what else can you do to release negative emotions off the mat? Having a consistent meditation practice as well as using certain essential oils or [crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cry-in-corpse-pose-savasana) can also help with ridding yourself of any negativity. ## **What Should I Do Once I Start Crying during Yoga?** All you should do is just remember that it’s completely normal to get weepy during savasana, or any part of your practice for that matter. View it as a surprise gift, one that reminds you that negativity can only serves us when we are mindful of it and can acknowledge the root cause. As that same inspirational little boy went on to say, “You have everything you need to change the world." [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/soulpancake-funny-cute-kid-president-oTI8jK4FYGwda) Besides, you’ll probably be so sweaty that no one will be able to tell the difference between tears and perspiration anyway. After all, water is cleansing. So consider yourself cleansed, you beautiful emotional thing, you. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** yoga --- ### [12 Uses for Sweet Orange Essential Oil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/sweet-orange-oil-uses/) **Published:** September 4, 2018 **Author:** Evelyn Cotton **Content:** Sweet orange essential oil is a clean, fresh, sweet, fragrance that calls to mind the perfumed blossoms of the orange tree (*Citrus sinensis*) in spring. The luscious fruits of this tree taste like liquid sunshine in summer. Think of the heavier scents of blood orange, “orange spice” combinations with nutmeg and cinnamon, and orange pomanders studded with cloves for fall and winter. They're amazing. In short, I love sweet orange oil.So many household cleaners contain orange oil that it has become a familiar, comforting smell all year round. Who doesn’t love the smell of a freshly-mopped floor? The smell is nearly synonymous with our ideas of *clean*. Sweet orange oil cuts through grease and leaves a bright, fresh scent behind, which is why it's in our cleaners. If I were to make a list of the *essential* essential oils that everyone (witch and non-witch alike) should keep around the house, sweet orange essential oil would be close to the top of the list for its all-around usefulness. ![Sweet orange essential oil image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/12-Uses-for-Sweet-Orange-Essential-Oil-533x800.jpg "12UsesforSweetOrangeEssentialOil Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## 12 Uses for Sweet Orange Essential Oil ### 1. Keep ants and bugs away. Sweet orange essential oil is a natural pesticide. It kills ants and keeps the survivors from returning by wiping out any scent indicators that would lead them back. Swipe an oil-soaked cotton ball or cotton swab around the edges of your cabinets, drawers, pantry shelves and window sills. It can also be used to repel moths. ### 2. Make a refreshing DIY air freshener A few drops of sweet orange essential oil added to water in a misting bottle makes your room smell bright and clean. Aromatherapists consider sweet orange an uplifting fragrance of warmth and happiness, a bright scent for heavy days. It can be used in candles, diffusers and wax warmers, potpourri, incense, and as a fabric refresher spray. ### 3. Boost your favorite DIY cleaning products Orange oil is the main ingredient in dozens of popular cleaners. It has antiseptic and antibacterial properties. This oil is excellent at cutting through stubborn grease and posing as stain removers. It can be added to fabric softener crystals, furniture polishes, kitchen and bathroom cleaners. Use it to lift stains out of ceramic tile floor. When mixed with salt, it can clean and disinfect cutting boards and remove food odors. ### 4. Sweeten up your AC’s air Just a few drops of sweet orange essential oil in your home’s heating vents can help circulate the scent through the house. I often put a few drops on a small cloth that I can tuck between the AC/heating vents of my car. The air streaming through it gets a little perfume added to it. ### 5. Remove tape and glue residue Sweet orange essential oil is great at removing glue left behind by labels. Simply add a bit to the adhesive and rub with a cloth. ### 6. Unwind After Work and Settle Restless Nights Diffused in the evening, orange oil brings a soft, easy mood to the end of a workday and fits nicely into a wind-down routine for grown-ups. ### 7. Scent your bath and massage oil Diluted in a carrier oil, it makes a cheerful massage oil for the end of a long day. A few drops blended into a carrier oil and added to a warm bath or unscented lotion turn self-care into a small ritual of warmth and sunshine. ### 8. Increasing positive affirmations, intentions, and spells With such a cheerful fragrance, I find that sweet orange essential oil works well when incorporated into any spellwork where a healthy, positive outcome is desired. Use it in work to attract new friends, improve health, give someone more confidence, etc. ### 9. An all-purpose spell ingredient Orange oil, because I love the scent, is almost always in my house somewhere, but a candle in the exact color that I need or some obscure and/or expensive oil I’ve never heard of, usually, is not. I have found that sweet orange essential oil works as an excellent substitute for other oils, again, provided they are related to gaining something positive. Many times, when a spell calls for an orange-colored candle, I will substitute a white candle anointed with orange oil. ### 10. Building a healthy relationship There are many love, lust and romance spells that include sweet orange oil, often mixed into the romantic couple’s massage oils. Orange oil is especially helpful if you are specifically asking for an emotionally *healthy* relationship, given its relation to health and wellness. ### 11. Protect the future of children, pregnant women, and those who have fallen ill I always try to include some sweet orange essential oil in any spell involving children, pregnant women, or someone who has been ill, to set the intention that a healthy, happy life is ahead of them, with the oil symbolizing a bright and sunny future. ### 12. Ease emotional Pain When someone you love is going through a heavy stretch, surround them with the scent as much as you can, and use it in any spell meant to comfort a hurting heart. In magic, sweet orange is best known for lifting the mood and bringing warmth and joy into a room. I think it may be the single most important ingredient in any spell to help someone feel happier, brighter, or more confident. [Learn other ways you can use different types of essential oils to enhance your home here!](https://porch.com/advice/using-essential-oils-enhance-home) ## Important things to remember about using sweet orange essential oil 1. Orange oil is strong and can irritate your skin if used undiluted or without a carrier oil. If you use it on your skin, stay out of the sun for a little while, because it could cause a reaction. It is mildly flammable, so use a light touch when anointing candles with it. A little goes a long way. 2. If someone you know is seriously depressed, no essential oil in the world can do what professionals can do. Help your loved ones get help. You can still soak their bedroom in Sweet Orange oil, but first, seek a medical professional. *Copyright 2018 Evelyn Cotton + Plentiful Eaarth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Confessions of a New Witch, Part 1](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/confessions-of-a-new-witch-1/) **Published:** September 18, 2018 **Author:** Graeme Seabrook **Content:** I keep trying to write about how it started, but the truth is that I don’t really remember how it started. People always say that it’s best to begin at the beginning, but I think we’ll be fine simply starting from where we are. So here is where I am - My name is Graeme Seabrook and I’m a baby witch. Or something. I’m just beginning to figure it all out. If you’re at the beginning or your journey, or you’d like to look back on your beginnings, I invite you to come along with me. Maybe we can figure some things out together. Last week I sort of ‘came out’ to my coaching group about all of this. I run a coaching community for moms and every week I create a prompt for them - something that we’ll be focusing on for the week. Originally I had monthly themes and each of the weekly prompts was related to the theme. But that got overly complicated and it just wasn’t engaging the entire group. ## How I Use Many Moons In My Work Three months ago I decided to shake things up. I started using the [Many Moons Workbook](https://modernwomen.bigcartel.com/) to find inspiration for each week. I would read about the coming moon cycle, what it could mean, and how we could work with that energy in our lives. And I would let it guide me in my prompts. I never said the moon is waning and so we’re going to focus on what we too can shed from our lives. Instead, I would suggest that each mom come up with one piece of negative self-talk that she could commit to letting go of in the next week. Something magical happened - engagement with the prompts skyrocketed! Over and over again I got comments like: This was exactly what I needed to hear right now - how did you know? Or they would say - this is perfect timing because I’m dealing with this exact problem right now! Some of them jokingly accused me of being a mind reader. I wanted to tell them. I wanted to share the wisdom that I was receiving, but I was scared. What if it turned them off? What if they thought I was simply lifting prompts from the books? What if they thought I was too far out there and they left? What if they no longer trusted me? What if, what if, what if??? Every day I coach moms on looking at the whole picture and not just the negatives. Every day I coach them on embracing their humanity and all of the parts of themselves. And what was I doing? I was getting stuck in fear and I was denying a growing part of myself. It was not a good look, y’all. ## Truth Is The Greatest Magic The more I learn - through studying the moon, astrology, and Tarot - the more I know one thing. *Truth is the greatest magic.* So it was time for me to tell the truth. Because what if it brought us all closer? What if it gave them permission to share something that they had been keeping from the group? What if they embraced this way of finding inspiration? How could I ask them to be brave and honest unless I was, too? Once a month we have a community call where all the members are invited to a video chat. I decided that I was going to tell them live, on the call. My back was sweaty and my palms itched, but I took a deep breath and I told them. I told them that the newer prompts that they loved so much had been inspired by this book and that I was basically syncing the group work up with the moon phases. I waited for their reaction with a knot in my stomach. Look, I said we should cultivate courage. I never said it was EASY. And then they surprised the crap out of me. Two of my group members already had the book and loved it! Two more wanted the link. Others shrugged and just wanted to know what next week’s prompt was going to be. They made me promise to share the link on our group website and that was that. All that fear. All that hiding. For nothing. That was the moment that I decided I would start chronicling my journey in writing because maybe one of you reading this is hiding too. Cultivate courage, loves. And remember that the truth is magic. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [The Easiest Way to Open Your Third Eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/open-third-eye-meditation/) **Published:** November 20, 2018 **Author:** Wicca Blumoon **Content:** We’re always on the hunt for more information, especially when we’re spiritually guided. After a while, we begin to feel that we’ve learned everything there is to learn on the physical realm. Enter the knowledge of the unknown. This reminds me of myself. In fact, I can’t remember a time that I wasn’t looking for more knowledge on a Spiritual aspect. It seems as the years go by, there are more and more people searching for that same thing. Mainstream media has now caught onto this need for knowledge beyond the visible. We continue to get more shows such as “Paranormal State” and “Ghost Adventurers.” What if I told you that there is one tool that perhaps unlocks that knowledge and helps further our psyches? What if you could access other aspects of your life? Guess what. You may have heard of this amazing tool that will help you learn more than you ever believed you could. > This tool is the 3rd Eye. ## What is the Third Eye? What do you think of when you hear this term? You may think that the third eye is a literal eye in the middle of your forehead; as we can see with our normal two eyes, it is not quite that literal. There is a deeper meaning to the 3rd eye.The 3rd eye is, in fact, a doorway into unlocking unknown knowledge, special gifts, and knowledge about spirits. When you open that door it will lead to a whole new level of possibilities. If you tend to feel what will happen before it happens or if you’re sensitive to spirits then the next step for you is opening your third eye. ## Effects of Opening the Third Eye Once you will open your third eye, you’ll open an avenue of new information. You’ll start to: - Truly know things before they happen - Sense peoples’ feelings - Experience more interactions with Spirits - See spirits them more clearly - Get a clearer way to communicate with energies, spirits, and deities - Understand a higher consciousness - Increased psychic abilities ## How to Open Your Third Eye This two-step meditation practice is the easiest way to open your third eye. ### Third Eye Meditation Phase 1 Tools needed: None. Time required: Enough time to meditate. 1. Enter your meditative state. 2. Visualize yourself opening and closing an eye on your forehead. 3. Repeat weekly or until you start to feel new sensations. 4. Once you start to feel new sensations, move to phase 2. ### Third Eye Meditation Phase 2 Tools needed: None. Time required: Enough time to meditate. 1. Enter your meditative state. 2. Visualize your third eye opening. 3. Once your third eye is open, visualize a doorway. 4. Visualize yourself opening this doorway to the inner depths of your mind. Once you open this door, you’re opening a new world with tons of hidden doors. The best part? Every door holds unlocked knowledge. 5. Open one door a day and see what you discover. Everyone has a different skill level. One person might be able to unlock their 3rd eye very quickly. Where, another person might take weeks, or even months to unlock it. Just remember there is no time limit for completing any skill or spell. Everyone is different. The important thing is that you take your time and complete one skill at a time. ## What to Expect After Opening your Third Eye Once you start to practice opening your third eye, you’ll immediately begin to notice a shift in the way you perceive the physical world. Not only will you be picking up normal sensations, but you’ll also begin to pick up psychic information. Don’t worry this isn’t very painful, Just overwhelming. You may experience flashes of pictures, sensations, feelings of Spirits. This is normal and it will pass. I think it would be best to have a loved one around after you do the exercises a few times. Welcome to your true life. If you want somewhere to point a newly opened third eye, [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) in a black mirror or bowl of water is the traditional next practice. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How to Become a Psychic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-psychic/) **Published:** May 18, 2019 **Author:** Wicca Blumoon **Content:** Is becoming a psychic really as easy as buying a crystal ball, pulling on multi-colored shawls, and lighting dozens of candles? In our opinion, yes! It is easy to become a psychic! It’s easy because we’re all already psychic! The key is accepting the “oddness” of it and congratulating yourself on psychic activity that you already possess! This congratulatory approach tells your brain and body that psychic = good! Over time, you’ll start being psychic automatically! Everyone is naturally psychic. Psychic gifts are a natural human trait. If you’ve ever known what song is about to play next on the radio or felt when someone is about to call or text you, you’re tapping into your own special gifts! All you have to do is give yourself a little bit of positive feedback! That’s right; our bodies are trained to automatically do good stuff that has been rewarded; likewise, it’s naturally inclined to not do things that have negative connotations. So, let’s start by recognizing small things that qualify as a psychic activity! So, let’s get ready to learn how to develop psychic abilities! ## How do I know if I’m psychic? If anything has ever happened to you that seemed weird and that you were unable to explain immediately by science, you’re psychic. We know this is a vague way to judge such an awesome ability, so we’ve put together a list. Pay special attention here. This ESP ability list will act as your foundation for increasing your clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, and clairgustance! ## You know you're psychic if (If any of these psychic phenomena has happened to you, you’re psychic! Pay attention and start physically congratulating yourself when they happen! The positive reinforcement will create new psychic habits in your body!) 1. You thought about someone seconds before the called or texted. 2. You knew exactly what song would come on shuffle next (even if you didn’t say it out loud). 3. You knew some knowledge that you had no way of knowing! You *know* you’ve never looked that up on Wikipedia before. 4. You’re a good judge of character. 5. Houses creep you out sometimes. 6. Family members have visited you in dreams. 7. Pets are naturally friendly to you. 8. You grew up with imaginary friends. 9. Someone crosses your mind who you haven’t thought about in years. 10. You feel sad or depressed without warning or reason. ## Positive Reinforcement If you’ve ever been told that a gut feeling was silly, you’ve been negatively conditioned to stop being psychic. The result: your body will stop responding to subtle energies that trigger our psychic senses. We need to turn these senses and psychic powers back on. We need to tell your body that it’s good to react to subtle vibes in your environment. Through positive reinforcement, you can send signals to your brain that tell it that your body is allowed to be psychic. This is the key to psychic development. So, when you find yourself having a psychic moment: 1. Drop everything 2. Physically pat yourself on the back 3. Tell yourself “Good job” out loud. Your body will remember the good, rewarding feeling. Over time, your body will start to crave this feeling, and it will begin to show psychic activity in order to get that feel-good pat on the back! Trust us! Self-care has its highlights! ## 5 Steps to Becoming a Psychic Now that we know how to keep your medium abilities going, and we know what ESP activity to look for, it’s time to start training your third eye, aura, and mind to be open to psychic energies. It’s time to start developing your gifts. ### Step 1: Regularly Cleanse your Aura Much like with the 25 browser tabs you may have open right now, too much stray energy will split your energetic focus. Every time we come in contact with a person, place, or thing, we make an energetic connection. This connection allows us to pick up psychic energy. If we are connected to too many things, we can find ourselves receiving hundreds of messages at once. You can’t hear the message of one person if you’re in a room of 50 people shouting at once! So, cleansing your aura helps you filter out excess energies so you can clearly pick up on what’s headed your way. [Here’s our favorite cord cutting aura cleanse ritual.](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/cord-cutting-meditation/) ### Step 2: Regularly Meditate or Practice Mindfulness Meditation does not mean clearing your mind or sitting still for a full hour. Who has time for that? For this step, we mean setting at least 1 minute aside to focus on a single point in time. - In the shower, you could focus on how warm the water feels the instant that it hits your skin. - At work, you could close your eyes and visualize the details of what’s in your lunchbox. - Before bed, you could focus specifically on counting down from 60 and seeing the numbers in your mind’s eye. Meditation can be as short or as long as you’d like. ### Step 3: Start with Small Psychic Feats We would all love to pull a Pheobe (from Charmed), touch an object, and be instantly transported to an event in the past or future! However, small psychic events are just as exciting as the big ones! Check out that list above and start looking for those happenings in your everyday life! Over time, and after you give yourself positive reinforcement, your body will aim for bigger, better experiences like remote viewing. ### Step 4: Congratulate Yourself -- Positive Reinforcement This is the most important step. Just like we crave hugs and kisses as a sign of good standing in a relationship, our bodies crave positive signs that psychic happenings are a good thing! So, pick a physical reward for yourself and treat yourself immediately after something psychic happens -- no matter how small! It’s important that you be consistent, quick, and physical with this reward. Examples of good positive reinforcement to influence psychic activity: 1. Pat yourself on the back 2. Give yourself some chocolate 3. Tell yourself “Good job!” 4. Give yourself a high-five 5. Shout “Yes!” like your favorite team just scored a goal Anything that you would look forward to will work here. ### Step 5: Practice Pick a psychic ability and practice it! It’s okay if it doesn’t work immediately; chances are, it won’t! The key is knowing that these psychic skills are possible! Trust me, all of the psychic abilities are possible! I’ve done them all! Set aside some time to try willing a page to turn or touching random objects at a flea market! If the most minute thing happens, don’t write it off as wind. Congratulate yourself! YOU did that! You are psychic. One of the oldest ways to practice psychic sight is [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/): gazing into a crystal ball, black mirror, or bowl of water until images come. Our guide covers the method and what to expect. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Wicca for Beginners: Best Crystals to Start With](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-crystals-wiccan/) **Published:** December 18, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wicca is a beautiful, natural, spiritual path that falls under the Pagan religion! The Wiccan religion follows the teachings of the [Wiccan Rede](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/), meaning that no negative energy is allowed! Wiccans typically find that they have good fortune, good health, and tons of happiness because positivity is the center of their practice. How is it possible for Wiccans to be positive all the time in a negative world? How can they create change, especially when they are beginners? They work hand-in-hand with nature; they work with the trees, the herbs, the animals, and crystals to create a positive reality for those around them. So, let’s talk about crystals. Crystals are naturally crafted ritual tools that not only look beautiful but pack a strong punch! The power of crystals comes from their individual vibrations, which affect the vibrations of the auras it is around. So, let’s talk about the first crystals a beginner Witch should find, request, or buy! ## The Best Crystals for New Witches ## Black Tourmaline This crystal works best in its raw form and it’s great for balancing your root chakra and shielding you from external negativity. It’s a great grounding Earth crystal. ## [Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) This crystal is a great empowering crystal! Use it to balance your sacral chakra and to increase creativity and fertility! Its super-power is that it can cleanse other stones that it’s around without needing to be cleansed, itself! It is a great purifying Fire crystal and can be used in empowerment, leadership, and romance spells. ## Citrine If you wish to work with Fairies and other unseen magickal beings, this is a great crystal for that! Perfect for balancing the solar plexus chakra, this Air crystal is great to use in creativity, inspiration, and leadership spells! ## [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) We’re always torn between this beautiful pink heart-healing crystal and the stunningly green aventurine, but its easier for beginners to find rose quartz! This crystal is perfect for balancing your heart chakra! Use it in love spells, friendship spells, and broken-heart spells. ## Blue Lace Agate Perfect for your throat chakra, this crystal helps you speak your truth and find courage during the hardest times. It’s a gentle healing stone that resonates perfectly with the Water element. ## [Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) A witchy favorite, this stunning purple crystal works best raw! Not only does it resonate with your third eye chakra, but it also helps with psychic powers, connecting to your ancestors, cleansing your aura, and relaxing your energy. This crystal is perfect for connecting to your higher self! ## Herkimer Diamond This baby shines bright like a diamond! It’s the stunning crystal that resonates and clears your crown chakra! Use this crystal to connect with the God and Goddess! It’s similar in color to a quartz crystal, but it’s much more powerful! Spiritual enlightenment happens much faster with this crystal, so hold onto your witch’s hat! Once you have those, a tumbled [moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/) is a good next stone: the gardener’s stone for growth, patience, and steady abundance, and one of the cheapest crystals you can buy. ## Best place to buy crystals online? [PlentifulEarth.com!](https://shop.plentifulearth.com?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beginner-crystals-wiccan) While you can definitely buy crystals in a metaphysical shop, not all Witches are located equally. Yes, it makes us cry! That’s why we’re here. Our goal is to be able to provide witchcraft items, spell ingredients, and crystals to Witches, no matter where they live! So you can shop for crystals online with us! **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Crystals --- ### [The Witch’s Friendship Bottle Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell/) **Published:** October 8, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wish you could call more like-minded friends into your life? Maybe you live in a town where you feel that no other Wiccans, Pagans, Witches, or Healers live in? Perhaps you’re looking for a very specific new friend who is along the same life-path as you and wants to help solve the problems of the world, just like you do! If you’ve already checked Witchvox.com to find new Witchy friends, then try a more magickal route; open the path to new friends with our favorite Witch’s bottle spell -- The Witch’s Friendship Bottle Spell! This friendship spell has brought numerous Wiccan friends into my life and we’ve remained friends for over a decade! The best part? You can cast this spell with ingredients from your kitchen! ## How To Make The Witch's Bottle Friendship Spell ### Spell timing: - Waxing Moon or Full Moon - Friday - Hour of Venus ### Ingredients: - [Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell) or [Palo Santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell) (to energetically cleanse all ingredients) - 1 Glass Jar with a lid, sterilized - Yellow paper (Yellow is the color of friendship.) - 1 Black pen, or your favorite quill and ink - Scissors - [Cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell) or fire-proof bowl, optional - [Pentacle Plate/Peyton](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pentacle-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell), optional - Tiger’s Eye, or 6 Tiger’s Eye pebbles - 6 Coriander pods or powder (or any other friendship herbs you’d like) - 3 Lemon Slices, sun dried - 3 Drops of Preserved Lemon Juice - 1 [Yellow](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/yellow-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell), Brown, or [Pink](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell) Candle ### Spell Instructions: 1. **Prepare your ritual space:** Cleanse yourself with sage or palo santo, and use your favorite circle casting technique. [Here is our favorite!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) 2. **Cleanse and consecrate:** Using your sage and palo santo, cleanse each item that will be used in your friendship spell. Visualize each item surrounded with yellow light and know that each ingredient will bring new friends into your life. 3. **Visualize:** Place the jar on your pentacle plate or altar, if not using a peyton. Visualize that as it fills, so shall your life fill with new, aligned friendship. Visualize yourself being happy. 4. **Write the traits of your new friend(s): Cut the yellow paper into strips. On each strip, write one exact trait or quality that you want your new friend(s) to have. As you write, say the quality out loud and visualize the friend you make with that quality. Important Note: Do NOT list a specific person. You’re calling the person who will be right and best for you, and it’s not always the person that you THINK you want.** 5. **Add the traits to the jar:** One at a time, pick up a trait/quality strip, say the trait out loud, visualize the friend you are calling having that trait, light the paper on fire, and let it burn to ash in your cauldron. Continue visualizing as it burns, then dump the ashes into your jar. If you’re not using a cauldron, you can simply fold the paper strip, unfold it to release the magick, and drop it into the jar. **Note:** If you are calling one friend, fold the paper once. If you’re calling multiple friends, fold the paper the number of times for each friend you’re calling. 6. **Add Lemon Seeds to grow the friendship:** Drop in the lemon seeds, one at a time, and **say**, “Into this bottle, I drop this seed To manifest into my need. I wish that my number of friends will grow, Based on the qualities I’ve placed below. An’ it harm none, so mote it be.” 7. **Add Tiger’s Eye to call only true friendship:** Drop the tiger’s eye into the jar and **say**, “Tiger’s Eye to keep away false friends, And allow me to see the friends who will be loyal ‘til the end. An’ it harm none, so mote it be.” 8. **Add Coriander to invoke the true love of friendship:** Drop or sprinkle in the coriander and **say**, “Coriander to invoke sisterly/brotherly love, Sisterly/brotherly love that my life has been void of. An’ it harm none, so mote it be.” 9. **Add Dried Lemon Slices to promote long-term growth of the friendship from seed:** Place the dried lemon slices on top of the contents of the jar and with each addition **say**, “A lemon slice, the color yellow, Placed into this bottle to show Just how much the fruit called our friendship will grow. An’ it harm none, so mote it be.” 10. **Add Preserved Lemon Juice to preserve the friendship:** Drop three drops of preserved lemon juice from the refrigerated bottle into the jar, and **say**: “Refrigerated lemon juice, meant to preserve, Serve the purpose you were meant to serve. Preserve this friendship, every little drop, Let us remain good friends until time stops. An’ it harm none, so mote it be.” 11. **Seal the spell:** Place the lid on the jar, and using the colored wax, seal it. As you finish sealing the lid, **say**: “An’ it harm none, so mote it be.” 12. **Visualize and release:** Visualize a great friendship while seeing a yellow or pink light around the bottle. Know the spell is done, and it is. The herbs for this bottle are in our [dried herbs](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell) collection. [Shop all Witchcraft Items](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-witchs-friendship-bottle-spell) *Copyright 2007 Aurora “Jennifer McDonald” Moone / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [Ostara Ritual for Manifestation + Open Possibilities](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/ostara-ritual-new-beginnings/) **Published:** March 8, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Grow your intentions and manifest your needs with this Ostara ritual! ### What is Ostara? Ostara, or the Spring Equinox, primarily focuses on the balance between day and night, as this is the day on which light and dark are equal. Hence, the term spring “equinox”. During this time of year, the Sun is beginning to gain more time in our sky, contributing to an increase of warmth, hope, energy, and growth. This beautiful aspect of Ostara, which we’ll be focusing on in this ritual, connects our spell work to new growth and an opening of new possibilities. ### What kinds of spells can we do during Ostara? As seeds begin to sprout and grow all around your half of the world, so, too, can our goals. The best types of spells do to during Sabbats are long-term spells geared towards larger goals. Furthermore, the best way to perform spells is to focus on only the outcome and allow nature’s seemingly random pathworking take care of the rest. So, set that intention, and forget that intention! ### How will this Ostara spell work? For this spell, we will utilize local random wildflower seeds to symbolize all of the possible routes for your spell’s manifestation to grow and take place. Know that as these seeds grow and come to life, so does your intention. Did we mention Earth-friendly this spell actually is? This Ostara spell will not only help you manifest your needs, but it will also help the Earth continue to grow and manifest her needs. Local wildflowers are excellent for giving honeybees, Earth’s keepers, food, fuel, and a sanctuary to continue to thrive. Let’s celebrate this Ostara by sending love, light, and life into the Universe! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ostara-Open-Possibilities-Ritual-533x800.jpg "OstaraOpenPossibilitiesRitual Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Ostara Open Possibilities Ritual (Click the links below to shop for these items in our store!) ### Spell Ingredients - 1 [white sage cleansing bundle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smudge-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) - 1 packet of random local wildflower seeds \[These symbolize every single type of possibility in your life, known and unknown. They also act as your offering for this Sabbat.\] - 1 [pink candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) \[Act as a beacon of friendship\] - 1 [yellow candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/yellow-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) \[Act as a beacon of knowledge\] - 1 [purple candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/purple-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) \[Act as a beacon of divine truth\] - 1 [white candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) \[Act as a beacon of protection\] - 1 hard boiled egg \[This symbolizes a fertile source of energy to grow\] #### Optional Vibe Enhancing Ingredients - Jasmine incense - [Add to Cart!](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) - Amethyst crystals - [Shop now!](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) - Aquamarine crystals - [Shop Now!](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aquamarine-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-ritual-new-beginnings) - Any other items that correspond to Ostara - [See Ostara Correspondences here.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/ostara-magickal-correspondences/) ### Spell Instructions 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse your spell items and sacred area with your white sage cleansing bundle or your favorite bundle or “smudge stick”. 2. **Cast:** Create your sacred space. If you don’t have a favorite circle casting ritual, check out our basic circle casting ritual here. 3. **Dedicate:** Dedicate the space and ritual to the day of Ostara, the Spring Equinox. Use your own words, recite a poem, or say, ***“Ostara, Equinox, day of rebirth, On this day, the wheel turneth forth. Equal light, and equal dark, A new time of growth this sabbat marks. (Your favorite Ostara deity/deities), I call you near, To aid in celebrating rebirth this year. On this day, of balance and ease, I work with Ostara to bless these seeds. And as new plants grow in new light, Today’s energy will help me grow (your intention) in my life.”*** 4. **Sympathetic Magick:** Arrange the candles in a square around the seeds and egg. As you light each candle, you are aiding the action of bringing more light into the world. This new light helps your intention grow, just like the sun will help the seeds in your seed packet grow. ***“Pink to bring the energy of friends To help (your intention) grow and ascend. Yellow to bring knowledge of life To help (your intention) manifest right. Purple to call in energy of the divine, To help make (your intention) mine. White to protect all that I need To help (your intention) take hold after seed. Egg to give me the strength to grow To help (your intention) begin to flow. The many possibilities within these seeds Open many roads for (your intention) to manifest for me.”*** 5. **Energy Building via Visualization:** Eat the egg and feel yourself being filled with the power of creation. Allow your meditation to take you to a field where hundreds of different wildflowers are beginning to grow. Know that each of these wildflowers is a potential, untapped road to your manifested goal; know that each of these is a usable, potential route to your dream, ready to help at a moment’s notice. Then, immediately see yourself with your manifested intention. Don’t focus on the path to obtaining your intention; the perfect, random possibilities are being divinely created with this spell. See only the success of your spell. Feel how happy you are with the results. 6. **Release:** When you can’t contain your excitement of seeing the spell be complete, place your hands on the seed packet, and feel the energy of your excitement flow down your arms, through your hands, and into the seeds. Say, ***“Crack the earth and open roads, How it happens, I need not know. As these plants grow from these seeds, (your intention) will manifest for me. An it harm none. So mote it be.”*** 7. **Close the spell:** Thank the deities you invited and close your sacred space. 8. **Finish the spell:** Go into nature and sprinkle the local wildflower seeds, knowing that the random contents of these seeds are sparking random paths to your intention, within your life. Know that as these seeds grow and come to life, so does your intention. The Earth thanks you for this ritual. Blessed Ostara! **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [Lammas Sabbat Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lammas-sabbat-correspondences/) **Published:** July 23, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the first harvest season of the year! That’s right: we thank the Earth and Universe for the food that will continue to nourish us through the rest of the year, most specifically apples, corn, grapes, wine, and more! Of course, there’s more to it than that, but for this article, we’ll focus on the items that bring the energy of this holiday into your home, hearth, and ritual! Gold and yellow are the colors of Lammas, and our [gold candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/gold-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lammas-sabbat-correspondences) suit the day's harvest thanks. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** lammas --- ### [Full Moon Silver Coin Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell/) **Published:** July 17, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Every Witch loves a good money spell, and nothing goes better with money magic than a full moon! This prosperity spell uses sympathetic magic, meaning that you’ll use your power of visualization and mimicking to symbolize the magic playing out. After all, the essence of all successful spells is the ability to see the final result happening! This spell does not use candles, making it great for Water Witches, Wiccans in college, or magical practitioners who need to be discreet! Simply gather a bowl, a silver coin, some water, and the full moon and you’re ready to make magic! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Full-Moon-Silver-Coin-Money-Spell-533x800.jpg "FullMoonSilverCoinMoneySpell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Full Moon Silver Coin Money Spell Spell Timing: Full Moon, clear sky, night ### Spell Ingredients - Silver Coin, cleaned and sterilized - Bowl or clean [Cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell) - Water - [Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell) ### Spell instructions: 1. **Prepare sacred space:** Outside, sweep dirt and harmful energy out of your space. Using your sage, cleanse your spell items. Set up your altar with any other prosperity or full moon items you’d like to pull energy from. 2. **Cast your protective circle:** Using your favorite circle casting ritual, surround the working area with protection. Don’t know how to cast a circle? Try this [simple circle casting ritual!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) 3. **Prepare the Spell:** Place your coin in the bottom of the bowl. Fill the bowl with water and position it so that it reflects the full moon in the surface of the water. 4. **Cast the Spell:** Visualize the coin being multiplied by the moon’s power until you see a bowl full of money. With both hands, scoop up your wealth by scooping the water into your hands. Drink the handful of water while seeing your life, bank account, and home being filled with wealth. When all of the wealth water has been transferred to you, say “And it harm none, so mote it be.” 5. **Release your protective circle:** Pull up your circle and send the energy to the universe. 6. **Clean up:** Keep your silver coin in your purse or on your altar. 7. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, money spells --- ### [Ultimate Cleansing Solar Eclipse Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell/) **Published:** December 25, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Have a hex that you can’t get rid of? Under a curse that seems as dark as night? Your casting of love spells not seeming to work because you’re stuck in a pattern of learning? Learn to harness the power of a solar eclipse to clear yourself and start fresh and be open to messages and new directions. Get rid of all the harmful baggage you’re carrying! ### What is a Solar Eclipse? This astronomical and astrological beauty known as a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon, our symbol for feminine energy, and the Sun, our symbol for masculine energy, appear to come together in the sky. The New Moon, not the Full Moon, appears to fully cover the entire sphere of the bright Sun; the moon passes in front of and blocks the Sun, covering up its bright optimism with complete darkness. The Goddess takes center stage, pulling out our most internal and powerful inner energies and fears, and the God cleanses them clean with the fire of the Sun. The end result is a new day and a new you. In mystical terms, this eclipse of the sun symbolizes the new moon coming together with the powerful sun to birth a brand new creation -- pure and raw energy. In short -- this event is one of the most powerful energies that a Witch can work with! Let’s use them to give ourselves a clean slate! Get rid of all the harmful baggage you’re carrying! This solar eclipse spell will make you say, “New Sun, who dis?” ### Can I cast a solar eclipse spell if I don’t see the eclipse? Absolutely! The energy can still be felt and harnessed on Earth, no matter where you are, North America, the Middle East, it doesn’t matter! Whether it’s a partial solar eclipse, annular solar eclipse, or a total solar eclipse, you can still use this spell. If you can see the eclipse, be sure to wear eclipse glasses. ![Add image to Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ultimate-Cleansing-Solar-Eclipse-Spell-533x800.jpg "UltimateCleansingSolarEclipseSpell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Ultimate Cleansing Solar Eclipse Spell **When to cast this magic spell**: During any solar eclipse. **Goal**: Allow your fears, hexes, fixes, and any harmful energies to be cleansed away to make room for a new version of yourself to make better in the new solar year. **Spell Ingredients** - 1 [Sage Smudge Stick](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smudge-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - Black Marker - [Petition Paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-paper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - 2 pinches of [Angelica Root](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/angelica-root-cut-angelica-archangelica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - A [Cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - [1 Charcoal Tablet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/resin-incense-powders-charcoal?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - [Charcoal tablet holder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/brass-cone-incense-burner?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - 1 [White Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell) - Safety-approved Eclipse Glasses, if you are outside and able to see the eclipse **Spell Instructions** 1. **Cleanse**: Minutes before the beginning of the eclipse, cleanse yourself and your sacred space of harmful energies with your smudge stick. 2. **Cast**: If your spiritual path calls for it, [cast a protective circle around your sacred space.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) 3. **Visualize**: When the eclipse starts, see yourself surrounded by any harmful energies, fears, hexes, fixes, curses, bad luck, repetitive bad habits, or recurring issues you continue to run into. Know that the dark sphere covering the Sun represents the darkness and harmful thoughtforms that loom around your current being. Know that these will move away from you once the spell is complete. 4. **Prepare**: 1. Place your charcoal tablet in your tablet holder and light it. 2. Using your black marker, write your name in the center of your petition paper. 3. Around your name, write everything you want to cleanse yourself of. 4. Place a pinch of angelica root in the center of your petition paper and fold it away from you three times. 5. **Meditate**: Hold the folded paper in your hands. If you are outside and can see the event, place your safety-approved eclipse glasses on and pay attention to the eclipse. If you are inside, close your eyes and visualize the eclipse. As the sun begins to reappear, feel its power and heat burning away everything that is holding your back. 6. **Burn away your past**: When you see the bright glimmer of the Sun or feel the hottest energy, light the white candle, use it to light your petition paper on fire, cleansing you of everything holding you back. Drop it into the cauldron of rebirth. Know that just like the sun, you are burning away all that no longer serves your highest good. 7. **Purify yourself**: Drop the second pinch of angelica root onto your hot charcoal tablet, and allow yourself to be bathed and purified in the smoke. You are now ready to move into your next Solar season. You’re more powerful than you were 10 minutes ago! 8. **Close the circle**: If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now. Tell us how your spell of magic went and get ready for the next solar eclipse! For the cleansing herbs in this working, see our [cleansing herbs](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cleansing-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-cleansing-solar-eclipse-spell). *Copyright 2019 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [5 Quick Ways to Celebrate Mabon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-quick-ways-to-celebrate-mabon/) **Published:** September 21, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Busy Witch, like us? Forgot to plan a Mabon ritual? We know how that goes; the Wheel of the Year turns and totally creeps upon us! The good news is that we rarely need big presentations and lots of props to pay homage to a beautiful Pagan holiday! We know a few great ways to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with things you probably have in your house right now! This equinox marks the beginning of the dark phase of the year. Yes, this sounds spooky enough to be Samhain, but it’s quite beautiful. During the dark part of the year, we can take this symbolism as a sign to go inwards. We can look the dark, shadow parts of our life in the eye and come out on the other side of Winter stronger than before! We know that may be too much to wade through, so we can simply celebrate that today is the first day of Fall! Traditionally, this was marked with a harvest festival! People in villages would come together to sip cider, celebrate Dionysus, and have a relaxing night before the hard work of the Harvest began! From here comes our inspiration. Here are 5 super easy ways to pick up and celebrate these Mabon vibes. ![5 super easy witchy ways to celebrate Mabon - plentiful earth.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/5-super-easy-ways-to-celebrate-mabon-the-autumn-equinox-533x800.jpg "5supereasywaystocelebratemabontheautumnequinox Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## 5 Super Easy Ways to Celebrate Mabon ![An autumnal suggestion: '1. sip cider by a bonfire' - from a list of ways to celebrate Mabon, as seen on plentifulearth.com, your go-to](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2-800x800.jpg "2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 1. Sip cider by a bonfire! Apples are traditionally the main harvest of Mabon, so it's fitting to call in the chilly vibes with a beautiful bonfire and a little homemade cider! ![Text suggesting a spiritual way to celebrate Mabon: eat or offer a pomegranate, as part of a list from the website called plentifulearth.com.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/3-800x800.jpg "3 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 2. Eat and offer a pomegranate! Pomegranates are the sacred fruit of the Underworld. In Greek mythology, the vitality that sprang up during the Spring Equinox disappears when Persephone descends to the underworld to be Queen. She is bound to return to her throne as Queen in Hades' realm because she ate 6 pomegranate seeds. Offer 6 pomegranate seeds as an homage to this journey and eat the rest as a promise to yourself to overcome your own shadows. ![Embrace the spiritual essence of the season – savor wine and reflect on the abundance of the harvest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/4-800x800.jpg "4 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 3. Drink Wine! ...We mean celebrate wine! Grapes are another harvest of Autumn! Take a moment to connect with the grapevine Deva and learn a new lesson. THEN party like Dionysus! ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/5-800x800.jpg "5 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 4. Meditate and set an intention for balance. During the Autumn Equinox, day and night equate to the same amount of time! Meditate on that and how you can balance your life. Remember, the night is about to get longer; what does that mean for you? ![Celebrating the harvest: embrace local flavors and sustainability by cooking a feast with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Dive into the witchy spirit of abundance and gratitude. #maboncelebration](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/6-800x800.jpg "6 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 5. Cook a feast using local produce. What better way to connect to the energy of your area than to bless and eat its food? When we connect to the energy of our space, we naturally become more powerful when we do magical work! How will you celebrate Mabon? ![Ad for magical necessities: find your witchcraft and metaphysical supplies at plentifulearth.com.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/7-800x800.jpg "7 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")*Copyright 2020 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** autumn equinox, mabon --- ### [Mabon Sabbat Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mabon-sabbat-correspondences/) **Published:** August 3, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mabon, also known as The Autumn Equinox or the first day of Autumn, is a Pagan and Wiccan celebration of the second harvest season of the year! I, personally, like to call it the Witches’ Thanksgiving! That’s right: we thank the Earth and Universe for the food that will continue to nourish us through the rest of the year, most specifically fruits, root vegetables, squash, apples, and more! This was traditionally the celebration of harvesting before beginning to preserve life-sustaining practices to survive the winter. Of course, there’s more to it than that, but for this article, we’ll focus on the items that bring the energy of this holiday into your home, hearth, and ritual! Orange, gold, and brown are Mabon's colors, and you'll find candles in all three in our [candle shop](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mabon-sabbat-correspondences). **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** mabon --- ### [5 Simple Gratitude Practices That Transform Your Daily Vibration](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-fast-gratitude-practices/) **Published:** December 28, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Picture this: We’re at the crystal booth, sipping lavender and catnip tea, and you ask, “Hey, how do you bring more gratitude into your day?” You’re so in luck! I’ve got five simple, soul-nourishing ways that have seriously raised my vibe. Whether you're riding high or feeling a bit underwhelmed, these gratitude practices are my go-to reset buttons. Let’s dive in. ## 5 Gratitude Practices That Raise Your Vibration - [1. Make a Gratitude Jar: Gratitude Practices That Grow Happiness](#1-make-a-gratitude-jar-gratitude-practices-that-grow-happiness) - [2. Try a Morning or Bedtime Gratitude Journal](#2-try-a-morning-or-bedtime-gratitude-journal) - [3. Spend 3 Seconds in a Mindful Gratitude Pause](#3-spend-3-seconds-in-a-mindful-gratitude-pause) - [4. Write a Quick Gratitude Letter or Text](#4-write-a-quick-gratitude-letter-or-text) - [5. Take a Gratitude Walk and Notice Everything](#5-take-a-gratitude-walk-and-notice-everything) - [Bonus Tip: Affirm Your Abundance](#bonus-tip-affirm-your-abundance) ## 1. Make a Gratitude Jar: Gratitude Practices That Grow Happiness You’ve probably seen one of these at someone's office desk or on a shelf in a friend's house, but hear me out. Grab a jar (seriously, even a spaghetti sauce jar works), and charge it with love using a [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=5-fast-gratitude-practices). Make it your own using ribbon, [washi tape](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washi), or a sticker that says something like "Abundance lives here." Then, each day, jot down one thing you’re grateful for and toss it in. [![a jar with a lid and a lid with a lid open](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Jar_with_the_lid_off_and_no_paper_inside-800x800.png "Jarwiththelidoffandnopaperinside Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Jar_with_the_lid_off_and_no_paper_inside.png)Suddenly having a bad day? Open it up and read a few notes; it’s like spiritual sunshine in paper form. Want a step-by-step? [Here’s how to make your own gratitude jar](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/gratitude-jar-tutorial/). ## 2. Try a Morning or Bedtime Gratitude Journal Okay, this one is like journaling’s gentle cousin. Just grab a notebook and, before bed or after your morning oracle pull, write down 3 to 10 things you’re thankful for. Could be your cozy socks. Could be your cat not knocking over your altar today. It could be that your favorite coffee tasted perfectly this morning. It all counts. Need a little guide to get going? [Here's a beginner-friendly how-to](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-gratitude-journal/). ## 3. Spend 3 Seconds in a Mindful Gratitude Pause This one’s for my folks who forget to sit still. Take a deep breath. Feel your heartbeat. Look at the moon. Whisper a quiet thank-you. These small pauses reconnect you to your magic. [![a person doing gratitude practices by sitting on the floor looking out a window](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/meditation-at-home-for-mindfulness-800x800.png "meditation at home for mindfulness Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/meditation-at-home-for-mindfulness.png)Pro tip: Light your favorite candle or hold a grounding stone while doing this; it makes a two-minute break feel like a mini ritual. ## 4. Write a Quick Gratitude Letter or Text This one’s pure heart energy. Write a note or send a quick text to someone who’s inspired you. It doesn’t have to be deep, just sincere. You’ll both feel the shift. [![a hand writing on a plate with envelopes and a pen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gratitude-practice-letter-writing-800x800.png "gratitude practice letter writing Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/gratitude-practice-letter-writing.png)And if you’re feeling witchy? Read it aloud with a candle nearby and call it a spell of appreciation. Bonus: You don’t even have to send it. The magic works either way. ## 5. Take a Gratitude Walk and Notice Everything Take a slow stroll. [![a woman walking on a path in a forest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nature-walk-800x800.png "nature walk Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nature-walk.png)Look at the leaves, the clouds, the cracks in the sidewalk. Every step, think of something you’re thankful for. Whisper a little mantra as you go: "With each step, I honor my blessings." Feels good, right? ## Bonus Tip: Affirm Your Abundance When stuff feels heavy or you're caught in the scroll hole, say this out loud: > *"I am thankful for all I have and all that’s on its way."* Say it again. Out loud. It's powerful. Especially if you mean it. ## Explore More Gratitude Magic If this vibe is calling to you, check out these deeper dives: - [Gratitude Jar Spiritual Tutorial](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/gratitude-jar-tutorial/) - [How to Start a Gratitude Journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-gratitude-journal/) - [Benefits of Gratitude Practice](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/benefits-of-gratitude-practice/) Start with just one of these practices this week. Let it be simple. Let it be fun. Let it shift your whole vibe. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Gratitude --- ### [Jupiter Protection Spell: Expand Your Aura for Courage, Strength & Success](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/jupiter-protection-spell/) **Published:** May 31, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Looking for a powerful yet beginner-friendly ritual to boost your energy? This **Jupiter protection spell** uses the planet’s expansive power to help you **expand your aura for courage, strength, and success**. With just visualization and intention, you can tap into Jupiter’s blessings. It's perfect for anyone practicing **planetary magic, aura cleansing, or spiritual protection**. - [Why Use a Jupiter Protection Spell To Strengthen Your Aura? 🌌](#why-use-a-jupiter-aura-expansion-spell-🌌) - [Jupiter Protection Spell & Aura Expansion Spell (Step-by-Step Guide)](#h-jupiter-aura-expansion-spell-for-protection-courage-and-success) - [What You’ll Need](#what-youll-need) - [How to Perform the Spell](#how-to-perform-the-spell) - [The Spiritual Meaning of Jupiter in Magic 🌿](#the-spiritual-meaning-of-jupiter-in-magic-🌿) - [FAQs About Aura Expansion & Jupiter Spells](#fa-qs-about-aura-expansion-jupiter-spells) ## Why Use a Jupiter Protection Spell To Strengthen Your Aura? 🌌 Your **[aura ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aura_(paranormal))is your shield**, an energetic field that protects you from negativity and radiates your natural energy. By consciously **expanding your aura**, you strengthen your personal power and create space for abundance. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is known in **astrology and magic** as the ruler of: - 🌟 **Protection & Strength** – shielding you from draining or harmful energies - 🛡️ **Courage & Authority** – helping you stand strong and influential - 💰 **Success & Expansion** – inviting abundance, growth, and prosperity That’s why Jupiter spells are especially popular for **manifestation rituals, energy healing, and aura-strengthening practices**. ![An image of Jupiter protection spell to share on Pinterest. A woman is mediating in the background.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Jupiter-Aura-Expansion-Spell-for-Protection-Courage-and-Success-533x800.jpg "JupiterAuraExpansionSpellforProtectionCourageandSuccess Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Jupiter Protection Spell & Aura Expansion Spell (Step-by-Step Guide) ### What You’ll Need - **Yourself** (this spell is visualization-based!) - (Optional) **[Jupiter correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/planet-jupiter-correspondences/)**: amethyst, tin, oak leaves, clove incense, or a blue candle ### How to Perform the Spell 1. **Ground Yourself** – Sit or stand comfortably. Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Feel your body expand with each inhale. 2. **Visualize Jupiter** – Picture the **Jupiter symbol ♃** glowing inside your chest, radiating golden light. 3. **Expand Your Aura** – With each inhale, see the symbol grow brighter. With each exhale, visualize your aura expanding into a protective golden sphere. 4. **Grow the Energy** – Repeat until your aura fills the room with Jupiter’s energy. 5. **Seal the Spell** – Speak aloud: *“I am strong like Jupiter. I am influential like Jupiter. I am successful like Jupiter. So Mote It Be / Amen.”* ✨ **Pro Tip:** For the most powerful results, perform this ritual on **Thursday (Jupiter’s day)** or during the **Hour of Jupiter**. ## The Spiritual Meaning of Jupiter in Magic 🌿 In **spiritual traditions, astrology, and planetary magic**, Jupiter has always symbolized: - **Growth & Expansion** – increasing opportunities and abundance - **Protection & Authority** – reinforcing your aura and personal power - **Wisdom & Influence** – helping you succeed in leadership, business, and spiritual practice This makes Jupiter the perfect planetary ally for **aura expansion meditations, protection rituals, and manifestation spells**. ## FAQs About Aura Expansion & Jupiter Spells **Q: Do I need crystals or candles for this spell?** A: No, your intention is enough. But adding **Jupiter correspondences** (like amethyst or blue candles) can amplify the results. **Q: Can beginners do this spell?** A: Absolutely. This is one of the easiest **aura expansion techniques** for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. **Q: How often should I expand my aura?** A: You can do this **daily, weekly, or before important events** when you need extra courage, protection, or success. Q: What does it mean to expand your aura? A: Expanding your aura means to refill it with fresh energy and add additional layers of energetic protection. This can be done in many ways through visualization or by carrying crystals or charms. For this spiritual visualization, the Jupiter Protection Spell, we focus on filling our energy field with energy that is similar to Jupiter, then allowing it to fill up larger and larger, like a balloon. This process helps give us extra padding against whatever the day throws our way. **Q: Is this a spell or a meditation?** A: It’s both! Aura expansion blends **spellwork, energy healing, and meditation**, making it accessible to all [spiritual paths,](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/) no matter your religious upbringing. Think of it as spiritual self-care. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [5 Easy Ways to Practice Daily Reiki for Healing & Balance](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/5-daily-reiki-practices/) **Published:** August 28, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Daily Reiki practices are a gentle yet powerful energy healing practice that helps restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit. Sometimes called “the laying on of hands,” [Reiki ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reiki)works by increasing energy flow to areas of the body that feel blocked or low. When energy is stuck, it can affect your overall health and mood. Practicing Reiki daily helps raise your [vibrations](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/raise-vibration/), clear those blockages, align your chakras, and create space for natural healing to begin. - [1. The Morning Reiki Energy Boost 🌞](#1-the-morning-reiki-energy-boost-🌞) - [How To Do This Daily Reiki Practice](#how-to-do-this-daily-reiki-practice) - [2. The Reiki-Infused Yoga Flow 🧘](#2-the-reiki-infused-yoga-flow-🧘) - [3. The Reiki Pain-Relief Routine 💆](#3-the-reiki-pain-relief-routine-💆) - [4. The Reiki Shower Ritual 🚿](#4-the-reiki-shower-ritual-🚿) - [5. The Reiki Commuter’s Reset 🚗](#5-the-reiki-commuters-reset-🚗) - [Why Practice Reiki Daily?](#why-practice-reiki-daily) Whether you’re new to Reiki or already attuned, daily practice can keep your energy aligned and support your spiritual self-care. If you’ve been wondering **how to fit Reiki into your busy life**, these simple ideas will help you make Reiki a natural part of your everyday routine. ## 1. The Morning Reiki Energy Boost 🌞 Before reaching for your phone, reach for your energy! Instead of scrolling first thing, place your hands at the crown of your head and let Reiki flow. This morning ritual sets a peaceful tone for your entire day and helps you connect to universal life energy before outside distractions take over. [![a man sitting on a bed with his eyes closed doing his daily reiki practice in the morning](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/man-waking-up-doing-reiki-800x800.png "man waking up doing reiki Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/man-waking-up-doing-reiki.png)### How To Do This Daily Reiki Practice 1. When you wake up, take three deep breaths. 2. Place your hands gently on the crown of your head. 3. Visualize universal energy flowing down through your crown chakra. 4. Hold for 2–3 minutes while setting an intention for your day. ## 2. The Reiki-Infused Yoga Flow 🧘 Yoga supports your physical body, while Reiki nurtures your energetic body. Together, they create a powerful mind-body-spirit practice. The next time you roll out your mat, pause in a pose you love and channel Reiki energy through your hands. You’ll feel deeper relaxation and alignment. ### How To Do This Daily Reiki Practice 1. Begin your yoga session as usual. 2. Choose one pose (like Child’s Pose or Savasana). 3. Place your hands on your heart or belly. 4. Allow Reiki to flow for 1–5 minutes while breathing deeply. ## 3. The Reiki Hands-On Comfort Routine 💆 When you feel tension somewhere in your body, don’t just rub the spot. Place your hands gently over the area and invite Reiki energy to flow. This intentional shift turns an unconscious habit into a purposeful act of self-care. If pain lingers, check in with your doctor. ### How To Do This Daily Reiki Practice 1. Pause when you notice discomfort. 2. Place your hands flat over the area that feels tense or tender. 3. Close your eyes and focus on sending Reiki into the space. 4. Continue until you feel relief or release. ## 4. The Reiki Shower Ritual 🚿 Turn your daily shower into a cleansing energy ritual. As you wash your body, imagine Reiki energy flowing through your hands and rinsing away energetic buildup along with the water. This practice leaves you feeling physically refreshed and energetically renewed. ### How To Do This Daily Reiki Practice 1. As you step into the shower, set an intention to cleanse both body and energy. 2. While washing, visualize Reiki light moving through your hands. 3. Imagine the water carrying away stagnant or heavy energy. 4. End by placing both hands on your heart and saying, “I am cleansed and renewed.” ## 5. The Reiki Commuter’s Reset 🚗 Commuting or stuck in traffic? Use this time to clear stress instead of adding to it. Place your hands on your lap, activate Reiki flow, and release negative energy. This simple practice transforms travel time into spiritual self-care. ### How To Do This Daily Reiki Practice 1. Sit comfortably with both hands resting on your lap. 2. Take a deep breath and silently invite Reiki to flow. 3. Focus on releasing stress, frustration, or impatience. 4. Hold this practice for as long as feels safe while you’re not actively driving. ## Why Practice Reiki Daily? Daily Reiki helps you: ✨ Keep your chakras aligned ✨ Clear away emotional and energetic blockages ✨ Build a consistent spiritual self-care routine The best part? Reiki doesn’t require fancy tools, just your intention, your hands, and your connection to universal life force energy. ## FAQs About Daily Reiki **Do I need an attunement to practice Reiki?** Yes, Reiki attunements are offered by Reiki Masters and are the first step in learning to channel Reiki energy. **How long should I practice each day?** Even 5–10 minutes of daily Reiki can make a difference. Start small and let your practice grow naturally. **Can I combine Reiki with other spiritual practices?** Absolutely! Many people combine Reiki with meditation, yoga, or crystal healing to deepen their results. Reiki is more than a healing method, it’s a lifestyle. By weaving small Reiki moments into your day, you’ll create balance, clarity, and peace for yourself and those around you. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** reiki --- ### [Red Candle Healing Spell: Restore Vitality with Fire & Intention](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/red-candle-healing-spell/) **Published:** November 29, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Healing spells are among Plentiful Earth’s most beloved rituals because they connect us to life’s [natural flow of energy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qi). This simple red candle healing spell uses the bold energy of a **red candle** to stir your life force, call back your vitality, and help you release what has worn you down. Whether you’re sending healing to yourself or a loved one, this ritual channels strength, courage, and recovery through the ancient language of color and flame. ## In This Spellbook Entry - [Why This Red Candle Healing Spell Works](#why-this-red-candle-healing-spell-works) - [When to Perform a Red Candle Healing Spell](#when-to-perform-a-red-candle-healing-spell) - [Ingredients You'll Need](#ingredients-youll-need) - [Begin with Protection](#howto-step-1762719464785) - [Name What You’re Releasing](#howto-step-1762719478620) - [Charge the Candle](#howto-step-1762719484342) - [Burn Away What Weighs on You](#howto-step-1762719494251) - [Manifest the Healed Self](#howto-step-1762719499445) - [Seal the Spell](#howto-step-1762719512745) - [A Spiritual Reflection on Healing](#a-spiritual-reflection-on-healing) ### The Spiritual and Metaphysical Power of Red Candles In candle magic, **color is energy**. Each shade vibrates at a specific frequency, and red resonates with **the root chakra (Muladhara)**, our energetic foundation. Located at the base of the spine, this chakra governs the physical body, survival instincts, and grounding connection to the Earth. When the root chakra is strong and balanced, we feel secure, energized, and healthy. Lighting a red candle activates this energy, stimulating the flow of life force throughout the body and spirit. ### Why This Red Candle Healing Spell Works Red candles are also deeply linked to **Mars**, the planet of vitality and drive. This fiery correspondence makes them perfect for healing spells that require stamina, quick recovery, and resilience. Across many traditions, red symbolizes **life force energy**, called *prana*, *chi*, or *ashe*, depending on the culture. The color mirrors the hue of blood, representing strength, courage, and the sacred act of living. In folk magic, Wicca, and Hoodoo practices, red candles are burned to **banish illness**, **restore vitality**, and **anchor the soul back into balance** after depletion. When paired with clear intention, red becomes more than a color, it becomes a **frequency of renewal**. ### The Element of Fire: Transformation in Motion The flame of a candle embodies **transformation**. Fire consumes, purifies, and releases. In healing magic, the candle’s flame stands for renewal: what is spent burns away, and something fresh takes its place. By setting fire to the paper that names what you’re releasing, you’re not just performing a ritual, you’re activating your **inner alchemist**. You’re telling the universe: *I am ready to let this go.* Fire carries your intention upward, while the wax and smoke transmute it into the physical realm, helping manifest the outcome you desire, a return to wholeness. ### When to Perform a Red Candle Healing Spell For best results, cast this spell: - On a **[Tuesday](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/)**, the day ruled by Mars and physical energy. - During a **[Waxing Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/)**, when energy is growing and expanding. - Or anytime you or a loved one need a fast, energetic boost. ### **Ingredients** You'll Need - **[Red Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/red-household-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=red-candle-healing-spell)** - **2 pieces of Paper** - **[Cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=red-candle-healing-spell) or Fire-Safe Dish** ### **Begin with Protection** Cast your protective circle or call upon your Angels, Guides, or Ancestors. Feel their energy surrounding you in calm, radiant light. ### **Name What You’re Releasing** On one piece of paper, write the name or draw the image of the person needing healing. Clearly mark the area of illness or imbalance. ### **Charge the Candle** Hold the red candle between your palms. Visualize it glowing brighter with each breath, pulsing like a healthy heartbeat. ### **Burn Away What Weighs on You** Light the candle. Using its flame, burn the “illness paper” and drop it into your cauldron. As it turns to ash, imagine the ailment disappearing completely. ### **Manifest the Healed Self** On your second paper, write or draw the person’s name again — this time healthy, whole, and radiant. See them filled with light and wellness. ### **Seal the Spell** Place the second paper under the candle. Let it burn out safely on its own. As the wax melts, envision healing solidifying into the physical body. ### A Spiritual Reflection on Healing Healing magic is about **reclaiming your energy and remembering your body’s sacred strength**. Every flicker of the candle is a reminder of the natural rhythm of renewal. This spell is a companion to the care of your doctor, never a replacement. What it offers is a truth many of us forget: **your spirit has its own deep well of strength to draw on**. As the flame fades, trust that the work continues unseen. The energy of fire never truly goes out — it transforms, carrying your intention into the universe and returning as radiant wellness. ![An image to share on Pinterest that says red candle healing spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/red-candle-healing-spell-533x800.jpg "redcandlehealingspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** candle spells, Free Spells, healing spells --- ### [Free Job Spell | Manifest Your Perfect Job & Coworkers](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job/) **Published:** February 20, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Dreaming of a job that feels like it was made for you? We have a free job spell for you to try! Whether you’re a beginner just stepping into the working world, a caregiver balancing family and career, or an intuitive empath seeking a role that honors your energy, this free job spell can guide your path. It’s a simple, affordable, and empowering way to align your spirit with new opportunities while supporting the practical steps you’re already taking. - [How Spells Work with Career Magic](#how-spells-work-with-career-magic) - [The Free Job Spell That Manifests Your Dream Job](#get-your-dream-job-spell) - [Common Questions About Free Job Spells](#common-questions-about-job-spells) In this spell, you’ll discover how witchcraft for career success can complement everyday efforts like sending resumes or preparing for interviews. This prosperity magic for work acts as a ritual for new job opportunities, helping you feel grounded, confident, and ready to get hired. ## Why Use a Spell for a Job Search? Wicca teaches that intention and energy shape the world around us. A job spell can: - 🌿 Attract the right career opportunities. - 🔮 Boost confidence during interviews. - ✨ Clear away energetic blocks that hold you back. - 💼 Draw prosperity and long-term career growth. ## How Spells Work with Career Magic Job spells don’t replace applications and interviews; they *support them*. Think of this ritual as a spiritual job application: it places your intention into the Universe, opening doors that align with your skills and passions. Many practitioners, from beginners to seasoned seers, combine this spell with practical steps like updating their resume, networking, and setting clear goals. ### What You’ll Need Before Casting - A quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. - A candle ([green for prosperity](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/)). - Paper and pen to write your dream job description. - Optional: crystals like [citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job) (abundance) or [pyrite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pyrite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job) (success). *Tip for busy caregivers:* Even if you only have a few minutes, lighting a candle and focusing your intention can be powerful. ## When Is the Best Time to Cast a Job Spell? - 🌑 **[New Moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_magic)** – For fresh starts and new opportunities. - 🌓 **Waxing Moon** – For growth and career expansion. - 🌞 **Sunday or Thursday** – For success, prosperity, and confidence. - 📅 **During a job hunt or right before an interview** – To maximize your intention and focus. ## The Free Job Spell That Manifests Your Dream Job [![a person writing on a piece of green paper for their free job spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/writing-out-job-spell-wants-800x800.png "writing out job spell wants Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/writing-out-job-spell-wants.png)Ingredients: - 1 [Green Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job) - Green Paper - Green Pen Spell Directions: 1. **Do Divination (Optional):** Ask your [tarot cards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job), [pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job), or intuition if this is the right time to cast this spell. Sometimes, we need to stay in a situation to learn from it. If your divination says *yes*, move forward! 2. **Create Your Sacred Space:** Cleanse and prepare your space. Purify your ingredients in your favorite way so they’re ready for the spell. 3. **Write Your Intentions:** With your green pen, write on the green paper everything you want in your new job or position. Be specific, what you write is what you’ll call into your career or new job. 4. **Read & Visualize (Round 1):** Read your list aloud. As you do, **see and feel** yourself already living these blessings in your work life. 5. **Light the Candle:** Light your green candle to activate your intention. 6. **Read & Visualize (Round 2):** Read your list aloud again, visualizing once more that it has already happened. Feel the joy of success and fulfillment. 7. **Add Emotion:** Pour your heart into it. Read your list one last time, filling it with your deepest desire and emotion. 8. **Fold & Empower:** Fold the paper three times. Place it under the candle to hold the energy. 9. **Let the Candle Work:** If it’s a small candle: let it burn all the way down. If it’s a jar candle: snuff it out and relight every 7 days or until the Full Moon, focusing each time on your vision. 10. **Finish the Spell:** Burn your paper and release the cooled ashes into the wind, carrying your intentions to the universe. ## Common Questions About Free Job Spells - **Do job spells really work?** They strengthen focus and intention, often leading to better outcomes in the everyday world. - **Can I do this spell if I’m brand new to Wicca?** Absolutely! This ritual is beginner-friendly and requires no prior experience. - **How long before I see results?** Results vary; many practitioners notice subtle shifts within a moon cycle. - **Can I repeat this spell?** Yes. Repeating it during key moon phases can build momentum and reinforce your intention. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, job spells --- ### [How to Quickly Cast a Circle of Protection: A Simple Wiccan Beginner’s Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) **Published:** February 26, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Time to cast a circle, but what does that even mean? Starting your witchy journey can feel exciting, and sometimes a little overwhelming. But don't worry; casting a circle is one of the easiest and most helpful skills you can learn as a beginner witch. Think of it like setting up your own cozy, magical bubble. It’s a safe space where your energy stays strong, and outside distractions can’t bother you. ## In This Guide - [What is a Wiccan Circle?](#what-is-a-wiccan-circle) - [Why Cast a Circle?](#why-cast-a-circle) - [Tools You Can Use (But Don’t Have To!)](#tools-you-can-use-but-dont-have-to) - [Step-by-Step: Casting Your First Circle](#step-by-step-casting-your-first-circle) - [Common Questions](#common-beginner-questions) No matter where you are in your journey, you can do this with just your intention, and that’s the most powerful magic of all. ## What is a Wiccan Circle? A Wiccan circle is like a protective bubble you create before starting any spell, meditation, or ritual. Imagine a glowing sphere of light around you that keeps your magic safe and strong. It’s less about fancy tools and more about focusing your energy. If you don’t have tools yet, no worries! Your imagination is more than enough. ## Why Cast a Circle? Casting a circle helps you: - **Feel Safe**: It protects you from unwanted vibes and energy. - **Focus**: It helps you get in the zone and stay mindful. - **Create [Sacred Space](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/)**: It marks the moment you’re stepping into magical time. - **Hold Energy**: Keeps all the [energy ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_(esotericism))you raise in one place until you’re ready to release it. Think of it like putting your magic in a container so it doesn’t spill everywhere. ## Tools You Can Use (But Don’t Have To!) You don’t need to spend lots of money to cast a circle. Here are some easy, affordable (or free) options: - **Salt** – sprinkles of protection - [**Candles** ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan)– one for each direction, or just one if that’s what you have - **[Incense ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan)or herbs** – for cleansing - **A wand, stick, or even your finger** – to “draw” the circle - [**Crystals** ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan)– quartz, amethyst, or even a pretty rock you found outside ✨ Beginner Tip: Nature is your best friend. A leaf, a flower, or even your breath can stand in as a magical tool. ## Step-by-Step: Casting Your First Circle 1. **Clear Your Space** Tidy up a little and light some incense, or just take a deep breath to reset the energy. Allow yourself time to ground and center. 2. **Mark the Circle** Walk clockwise around your space, pointing your dominant finger towards the ground. Imagine a bright light leaving your finger and drawing a circle on the ground around you as you walk. You can also trace it with salt, or chalk. 3. **Call in the Elements** (Optional) If you’d like, invite Earth, Air, Fire, and Water to be with you. You can say a simple “Welcome energies of creation” or place something small that represents them. 4. **Fill the Circle with Light** Imagine your circle glowing brighter. You can hum, chant, or clap to raise the energy. 5. **Do Your Magic** Meditate, light a candle, or work a spell. The circle is your safe container that keeps harmful energies away and helps keep your energies focused until you release them. 6. **Release & Close the Circle** Thank the elements if you invited them. Then walk counterclockwise, or just imagine the bubble gently fading away back into the Earth. ## Common Questions [![Woman casting a magical circle outdoors.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/how-to-cast-a-circle-800x800.png "how to cast a circle Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/how-to-cast-a-circle.png)**Do I need tools?** Nope! Your intention is your strongest tool. Everything else is just an extra helper. **What if I don’t have a big space?** That’s totally fine. You can cast a circle in your bedroom, dorm, or even while sitting quietly. **Do I have to be Wiccan to do this?** Not at all. Anyone who wants to practice safely can cast a circle. Casting a circle is one of the best beginner-friendly practices in witchcraft. It doesn’t have to be complicated, and it doesn’t require expensive tools. All you need is your focus and your intention. The more you practice, the easier and more magical it will feel. ✨ Blessed Be, New Moon Novice! If you cast with a blade, our guide to the [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) covers how to choose one, how to consecrate it, and the knife laws that apply when you carry it to an outdoor ritual. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [Wiccan Circles for Beginners 🌙 Simple Guide to Casting (and When to Skip It)](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-circle-basics/) **Published:** February 26, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** If you’re new to Wicca or witchcraft, you’ve probably heard the phrase “casting a circle,” talking about the Wiccan circle. But what is it, and do you really need to do it every time you practice? This guide is your one-stop resource for understanding, casting, and customizing Wiccan circles. Perfect for beginner Wiccans who want clarity, confidence, and simple steps. ✨ ## In This Wiccan Guide - [🌿 What is a Wiccan Circle?](#🌿-what-is-a-wiccan-circle) - [✨ Why Do Witches Cast Circles?](#✨-why-do-witches-cast-circles) - [Benefits of Casting a Circle](#benefits-of-casting-a-circle) - [🌙 Do You Need to Cast One?](#🌙-do-you-need-to-cast-one) - [Related Guides 🔗](#related-guides-🔗-1) - [🔮 How to Cast a Simple Circle (Step-by-Step)](#🔮-how-to-cast-a-simple-circle-step-by-step) - [🌟 Beginner Tip: Don’t Stress!](#🌟-beginner-tip-dont-stress) ## 🌿 What is a Wiccan Circle? A Wiccan [circle ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_circle)is a **sacred, energetic boundary** that some witches create before rituals, spells, or meditation. Think of it as your own protective bubble of calm and focus. When you cast a circle, you’re: - **Setting boundaries** (keeping out distractions and unwanted energy) - **Creating sacred space** (shifting everyday space into spiritual space) - **Inviting protection** (many see the circle as a shield of light) ## ✨ Why Do Witches Cast Circles? Casting a circle isn’t about trapping magic, it’s about **supporting your energy**. Imagine trying to meditate in a noisy café. Casting a circle is like putting on headphones: it blocks out distractions and tunes you in. [![Woman enjoying coffee in busy coffee shop. A wiccan circle is like her headphones, drowning out excess noise.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/duchessjen_place_her_in_a_coffee_shop_with_headphones_on_-or_3eb075c2-2987-4ba0-9c2c-3460f5ac434d_1-min-800x800.png "duchessjenplaceherinacoffeeshopwithheadphonesonor3eb075c229874ba09c2c3460f5ac434d1min Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/duchessjen_place_her_in_a_coffee_shop_with_headphones_on_-or_3eb075c2-2987-4ba0-9c2c-3460f5ac434d_1-min.png)[Some witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) cast a circle for every spell. Others save it for new moon rituals, full moon ceremonies, or big spellwork. Many don't use circles at all. All are valid and have great use cases! ### Benefits of Casting a Circle - Helps you **focus your mind** - Strengthens your **connection to spiritual energy** (related: [Jupiter Protection Spell: Expand Your Aura for Courage, Strength & Success](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/jupiter-protection-spell/)) - Builds a ritual habit that signals: *“It’s magic time!”* ## 🌙 Do *You* Need to Cast One? The short answer: **Not always.** Here’s a beginner’s guide to when it matters most: ✅ **Great times to cast a circle:** - Your first rituals (it sets the tone beautifully, see [Sunflower & Rose Quartz Best Friend Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/sunflower-rose-quartz-best-friend-spell/)) - Full moon or new moon magic ([How to use the Moon Phases for Spells and Magick](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/)) - Tarot, crystals, or candle spells where you want focus and protection ([How To Enchant Items For Wiccan Spells & Rituals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/enchant-items-tutorial/)) ❌ **You can skip it if:** - You’re journaling, meditating, or doing affirmations - You’re in a hurry - The idea feels overwhelming (you can add it later!) ✨ Remember: your practice is personal. Start simple and expand when it feels right. ### Related Guides 🔗 If you're here, you're well on your way through the Wiccan's first year and a day. Here's a quick pit stop! Time to brush up on your Wicca 101 knowledge. - [What is Wicca](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/)[?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) - [Wicca 101: What is an Athame?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) - [Wiccan Glossary: 100+ Terms For Your Journey Into Wicca](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/) ## 🔮 How to Cast a Simple Circle (Step-by-Step) Looking for a full walkthrough? Check out our detailed guide here: [How to Quickly Cast a Circle of Protection: A Simple Wiccan Beginner’s Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/). This related article will give you the complete step-by-step process, plus tips on optional tools for beginners like salt, crystals, and incense. ## 🌟 Beginner Tip: Don’t Stress! You can’t “mess up” a circle. Magic works with your **intention**, not expensive supplies. Start with visualization, then add tools as you feel ready. For easy ideas, see [31 Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can use in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/). Casting a circle is a beautiful way to add safety, focus, and sacredness to your spiritual journey. But remember, you don’t have to cast one every single time. Trust your intuition, experiment, and make it your own. 🌙 ✨ You’ve got this, New Moon Novice! **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Wicca --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Rhubarb | A Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-rhubarb-rhubarb-materia-magicka/) **Published:** June 4, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Love and protection are the callings of this wonderful herb! Rhubarb is a tall, sturdy, plump, stalked plant that is perfect to eat after it’s been simmered or braised. - [Magickal Correspondences of Rhubarb \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-rhubarb-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities Associated With Rhubarb](#h-deities-associated-with-rhubarb) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Rhubarb](#h-magical-properties-of-rhubarb) A key ingredient in Strawberry Rhubarb pie, this phallic herb pairs perfectly with the ovarian [strawberry](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/strawberry/) to create an intensely romantic kitchen spell! ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-rhubarb-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforrhubarb Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Rhubarb \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Rheum rhabarbarum ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Fire ### Planets - Mars ### Signs - Sagittarius - Leo - Scorpio ### Deities Associated With Rhubarb - Ares - Cupid ### Chakras - Sacral Chakra ### Magical Properties Of Rhubarb - Fidelity: Use in spells to keep a lover faithful. - Male Sexuality: Use in spells or food to bring more attention to male sexuality. - Protection: Carry the root as a protective charm. What are some of your favorite ways to use it in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [How to Pronounce Lughnasadh](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-pronounce-lughnasadh/) **Published:** July 29, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering how to pronounce Lughnasadh? We can help! Check out the video below! ## Want to learn more about Lughnasadh (Lammas)? - [Lammas Sabbat Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lammas-sabbat-correspondences/) - [Easy Lammas Ritual for Divine Guidance and Blessings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings/) *Copyright 2018 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance **Tags:** lughnasadh, Pronunciations --- ### [Mirror Glamour Spell to Change Your Appearance](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/mirror-glamour-spell-change-appearance/) **Published:** August 10, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** We've all seen the scene from The Craft. Sarah throws a glamour by touching the flame, the rose, and then her hair, transforming her brunette mane into a stunning blond do! Every girl since 1996 has wanted to the a Witch who can change herself at will, and here we are, today! So, let's practice glamours! [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/absurdnoise-absurdnoise-90s-movies-the-craft-O1RYVrlkAKdMs) Don't worry, we'll start small. Just small details for this spell! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mirror-Glamour-Spell-to-Change-Your-Appearance-533x800.jpg "MirrorGlamourSpelltoChangeYourAppearance Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Mirror Glamour Spell to Change Your Appearance **Best performed:** Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays during the Waxing or Full Moon ### Spell Ingredients - 1 Small Mirror, best if decorated with a silver frame or handle - 1 Palo Santo Stick - 1 Red Candle, to add power to the spell - 1 [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), plus more to decorate - Micellar Water - Cotton ball or cotton pad - Any Jewelry or makeup you plan to wear The rose quartz for this spell is in our [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mirror-glamour-spell-change-appearance) collection. ### Spell Directions 1. **Cleanse**: Use the Palo Santo to cleanse your sacred space and all items for this glamour ritual! *(PSST: This spell can be done anywhere, your vanity, your bathroom, or in your magickal space.)* 2. **Cast**: Cast your magickal circle to seal in the energies of your sacred space. *(Don't know how? [Check out this beginner circle cast tutorial.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/))* 3. **Decorate**: Decorate your space with your mirror and extra rose quartz. *(You can place crystals in places that feel right on your altar/counter OR you can create a beauty illusion crystal grid.)* 4. **Prep/Create Glamour Potion:** Add one rose quartz to your micellar water. Say: "Pasithea, Aphrodite, see my wishes shine through brightly." 5. **The Spell**: Hold the mirror in your recessive hand, the hand that receives. 1. Look at your face, specifically at the part that you want to change. Say: "My face (or specific part of you) seen only to me. I create the canvas for others to see." 2. Still looking at your face, dip your cotton into the micellar water. Enchant the cotton by saying: "Now a canvas, I wipe it clean, Only what I visualize shall be seen." 3. Begin wiping the Micellar Glamour Potion over your full face, being sure to pay special attention to the the area you want to change. As you wipe, allow your vision to go cloudy, like you would when scrying in a black mirror. 4. Look into the mirror and see exactly what you want others to see. Be sure to see the rest of your face in tact as well. *(I usually go for a folded eyelid flap above my eyes.)* 5. Once you're satisfied with your visualization, say, "What I see will be seen by all, until I let my glamour fall. And it harm none, so mote it be." 6. **Close your circle:** Place the mirror down, thank Aprhodite and Pasithea and release your circle. 7. **Repeat:** Glamours take multiple and repetitive visualizations and energy to keep up. So everytime you pass a mirror, visualize your glamour. People who don't know you well will see your glamour, and over time, close friends will notice your glamour, and after a long time, the glamour becomes physical. *Spell: Copyright 2018 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* The same mirror can serve for [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) between glamours; our guide covers how to gaze into it for readings rather than reflections. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, glamour spells --- ### [Home & Property Protection Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/home-property-protection-spell/) **Published:** January 16, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** One of our favorite ways to protect the home with a spell is by reinforcing the foundational four walls of your full property. By placing symbols, totems, crystals, or plants in the four corners, you mark the boundaries of your safe space. The element of Earth represents the energy of a strong, safe, and grounded foundation. So, in this spell, we’ll be using one of the most well-connected spell ingredients we could find. The main ingredient of this house protection spell is a potato. Potatoes dig deep into the Earth, creating strong, nourishing roots. The plant, itself, is poisonous; this natural defense mechanism helps deter predators from harming the plant. So, we’ll utilize those two symbolic aspects of the potato to keep your home safe from harm, safe from negative energy, and full of nourishing love. [Read more about the magical properties of potatoes here.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/potatoes/) ## Potato Home Protection Spell ### Spell Timing: Waning Gibbous ### Spell Ingredients: - 1 Russet potato - 4 [Green candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=home-property-protection-spell) - 4 [Candle holders](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/candle-holders?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=home-property-protection-spell) - [Boline or knife](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/folding-boline-white-bone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=home-property-protection-spell) - [Quill](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/porcupine-quill-pen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=home-property-protection-spell) & [Dragon’s Blood Ink](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dragons-blood-ink?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=home-property-protection-spell) (or a Pen) - [Paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=home-property-protection-spell) ### Spell Directions: 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse your sacred space with a sage bundle or palo santo. 2. **Cast:** If your spiritual path calls for it, cast a protective circle around your sacred space. 3. **Prepare:** 1. Using your boline, cut the potato into quarters. Each quarter represents a corner of your home. 2. On the paper, draw the property outline of your property, making sure to draw it as large as the paper. Draw your home within the boundaries of your property. 3. Place the candles at the 4 corners of your property line. 4. **Enchant:** One by one, hold a quarter of a potato and light one candle. Say: 1. *Beacon of protection shine up to the sky Protect this beautiful house of mine I call down protection from all around To take root and protect us deep in the ground And as this plant begins to grow Harmful visitors shall turn and go Forget the reason you came here I no longer live in fear.* 2. Repeat this for each potato quarter. 5. **Visualize:** Visualize a box of golden, protective light connecting each of the candles. Know and see that your home is safe. 6. **Close the circle:** If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now. 7. **Finish the spell:** Let the candles burn out on their own. As they burn, bury one potato piece in each quarter of the yard. Visualize a box of golden, protective light connecting each of your property’s corners. Know and see that your home is safe. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, protection spells --- ### [7 Ways to Use Basil Essential Oil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-basil-essential-oil/) **Published:** January 31, 2019 **Author:** Eira **Content:** Basil (the ocimum basilium plant) is such an uplifting scent. It’s spicy sweet and warming smells help one to become uplifted from a sorrowful state. When one smells basil essential oil it may bring thoughts of anise seed, spice, and sunshine. Basil is said to be a protective plant and one that helps to uplift you when you are not feeling your best. In folk tradition it guards both the home and the spirit. Basil is a workhorse and an extrovert in the essential oil world: she doesn't like to work alone and does better with help from her friends. If you can’t tell, Basil’s energy is feminine. There are many uses for Basil; see them below! ## Magical and Everyday Uses of Basil Essential Oil ### 1. Make a Nightly Basil Scalp Oil Ritual Basil hair oil is best used at night before bed on a clean scalp. Take a few drops of your diluted blend, rub it between your hands, then work it into your scalp. The scent is intoxicating: spicy, bright, and clarifying. Make it a small nightly ritual of care, and let the warm smell of basil help you wind down. **Need a recipe?** [Check out my Luscious Locks Hair Oil Recipe.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/ritual-scalp-oil-recipe/) I’ve used basil oil in a scalp blend for many months, and I love the ritual of it. As always, I recommend a patch test before using this to ensure that you are not allergic to this oil. ### 2. A Warming Basil Massage Oil A basil massage oil makes a lovely close to a long, hard day. Its spicy warmth pairs well with a slow massage and a quiet moment to yourself. Blend it with other oils you love, and always mix it with a carrier oil, such as coconut oil or jojoba oil, before it touches skin. **Need a recipe?** [Check out my herbal massage oil recipe.](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/pain-away-diy-essential-oil-massage-oil-recipe/) ## 3. Make a Clearing Basil Shower Steam A hot, steamy bath or shower gets even better with a few drops of basil and eucalyptus essential oil on a cotton ball set nearby (never straight on your skin). The bright, green scent fills the steam and makes the whole room feel fresh and awake. ### 4. Bring Wealth into Your Life Make money using a basil essential oil blend. Basil is known as the money plant by some, so adding a bit of basil to your intention work will go a long way. Simply anoint a candle with diluted basil oil, visualize your intentions, and light. Follow up with physical work towards your goal, and you’ll find that it happens a lot faster! [Check out my Money Mulligan Oil Recipe!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-mulligan-a-money-drawing-oil-recipe/) ### 5. Make an Uplifting Room Mist Want to freshen the air without artificial fragrances? Add a few drops of basil and eucalyptus essential oil to a diffuser. The clean, green blend is a favorite through the cozy, dark months of the year. ### 6. Fight Mental Fatigue Spray Add a few drops of basil essential oil to distilled water in a spray bottle. Shake, and spray. It will relax your mind so you can create to your heart's content and keep you alert at the same time. Check out my favorite [Fight Mental Fatigue Spray Recipe!](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/stress-be-gone-essential-oil-room-spray-recipe/) ### 7. A Basil Lotion for Tense Days When a long day leaves your neck and shoulders feeling tight, blend a few drops of basil essential oil into your favorite unscented lotion and rub it into your neck. The spicy scent and the simple act of slowing down turn it into a small ritual of release. Also, make sure you dilute your essential oils, especially with Basil. In some people it can cause skin irritation due to the high concentrations of Linalool, the chemical component that gives many flowers and spices its scent. As always, information on this website is not meant to diagnose, treat, or replace your doctor. Always consult your physician before utilizing any home remedies. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [My First Time To The Astral Plane: A Real Experience](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/astral-plane-experience/) **Published:** March 25, 2019 **Author:** Wicca Blumoon **Content:** Everybody has a first time for everything. My first time to the Astral Plane takes place during my initial year and a day training, but in order for you to get the full spectrum of what this story entails, we will have to go back a lot further than my training. Don’t worry; it will be well worth it. Remember, not everyone’s experience is like mine. I like to tell my story because not every trip to the astral plane is pretty. You may never experience this, but it’s always best to be prepared. Just like with an Ouija board, trans-plane travel can unlock a mess if you’re not smart or careful. Ever since I was four years old, I would have realistic dreams of places. Nobody would be in these places, so I would explore inside the houses. Sometimes I would be crawling with caution (I wouldn’t know why in till later in my life), or be just walking around as if I knew where I was going. These experiences would turn out to be the only dreams I would remember from my childhood. ## **Here comes the odd part. Have you ever had Deja Vu?** Every dream and every experience I had in those dreams I would come to experience as the years go by. It always happens this way -- I suddenly have the “deja vu” feeling, and it hits me like a hard slam; bang, I’m in my dream again. In shock, I watch this exact same scene as I did all those years ago. What’s happening? Well, this is one small experience that happened to me in the Astral Plane. But that’s in due time. My next massive experience happened in my training period, in which, I was learning about some of my past lives. During these sessions, with the Goddess’ help, I learned about my past children, my past loves, who I was, and what I did. In some of these lives, I wasn’t a very kind person. This made sense because in some of these past lives, I dealt with many dark individuals, entities, and spirits. What was interesting is that even though I didn’t remember these entities, some still remembered me well. Let me pause here; I know all this sounds pretty strange, especially if you don’t believe in reincarnation and souls being intertwined; for you, it might sound worse than strange. Let’s enter the journey of visiting the Astral Plane with an open mind. ## **My First Time Going to the Astral Plane** My first time to visit the Astral Plane wasn’t planned. It was totally by accident. However, it will be something that I will never forget. It happened while I was in my first year and a day of training. I was meditating in my bedroom while my girlfriend was taking a nap. I was trying to focus on calling the Goddess to me again. Suddenly, my body felt lighter, and a sudden flash of light hit me. Next, I was flying through a huge tunnel with hundreds of colors flashing by me. I remember twisting and turning as I followed the tunnel’s path. Finally, it took me a minute or two get my bearings; it felt like I’ve been flying for a long time. At this moment, the tunnel opened up, and I was in the Astral Plane. The sky was a blueish, purple, and orange mix intertwined with clouds, thick and soft to the touch. I realized that I was still flying, but I couldn't see land in any direction. Straight ahead of me, I could make out something that was blurry and dark at first. Soon, storm clouds were closing in on me. I realized that this was my moment of clarity. The closer I got to it, the clearer I could see it. What I saw was a two-story, broken-down, white Victorian house. It’s siding was broken and hanging in places, and each piece was covered in black. Under this house, there was no ground; it was just floating in the clouds. I felt that something was very off about this house. I felt uneasy, and yet, it looked familiar. I couldn’t stop myself from heading to this house. When landed on the front porch, a feeling of dread quivered down my spine. I knew I shouldn’t be here, yet I felt like I was here for a reason. I decided to be as quiet as I could as I tried to figure out why I was here. I took a deep breath and grabbed the handle of the front door. I slowly turned the handle and opened the door just a bit. A shadow suddenly walked past the door. My heart dropped to my feet. After a few moments of waiting for the shadow to leave, I quickly went in and made a left. I found a staircase. Crouching down, trying my best to stay quiet, I went up the stairs to the upper hall. Suddenly, I had a flashback about this exact moment in my dream as a kid. Cue deja vu. The main house was an open floorplan, so I was able to look down to the main floor. There, I could see a fire burning in the center of the room. The atmosphere was dark and took me a minute to locate everyone in the room. Once I could see, I noticed that there were four people talking, three men and a woman. They were wearing all black. The men wore black pants, black torn shirts, had long hair, and wore long black coats. The woman had on a short black skirt, a black top, a few medal necklaces, and a black coat. Their eyes were completely white. Yes. WHITE. No pupils. Just all white. One of the men was very angry. He was pacing the floor yelling at the other two guys while the woman was trying to calm him down. I noted him as the leader of the group. He was mad because someone had gotten away. He was saying “How the hell could you let him escape? Do you know what he is capable of?” The other two men were trying to not make it sound as bad, but he wasn’t having it. He dismissed them by yelling "Get out of my sight!" Both of them disappeared. It was then that I felt I needed to get out of there as soon as I could. I turned around, bundled up, closed my eyes, and thought about returning to my body. ## **Returning From The Astral Plane** In a flash, I was back in my body. I was absolutely positive that wasn't just a dream. Everything felt too real. I realized that I needed to lie down and think about what I just experienced. I had to admit that it was a bit too much for my senses, so I closed my eyes to rest. When I woke up, my girlfriend was looking at me smiling in an off way. "Hey, what's going on?" I asked. She replied in an off, but familiar, voice "Just watching you sleep. It has always fascinated me how you humans sleep." I was startled. What an odd thing to say. Then, it hit me; this was the voice of the woman from the Astral Plane house. "What have you done with her? What do you want?" I replied. "Don't worry, she’s in here. Just not in control at the moment. And I just want to have some fun with you before I have to take you back with me. Why don’t you come here?" "No, I don’t understand why you want me, but you're not welcome here. So, leave or I'm going to have to make you leave." She responded in a sad, mocking voice "Ah, Come on. Are you going to get Mama Moon to take care of me? Because you’re nowhere near as powerful as before. I don't think you got what it takes to get rid of me." For the next thirty minutes, I tried, unsuccessfully, to get the entity to leave my girlfriends body. I was at my wit’s end. I was mad and upset that I couldn't do anything to help her or myself. It was then that I heard The Goddess’ voice telling me to stand up and fight. I suddenly remembered that I had holy water. I grabbed the blessed water, opened it, and proceeded to sprinkle it on to my girlfriend. I prayed fervently out loud for the Goddess’ light to come and send this evil back. My girlfriend’s inhabitant began screaming, yelling profanities, trying to overpower me, and trying to hurt me. Luckily, the holy water worked in preventing all harm. After what seemed like forever, this was over. I learned that the astral plane is not a toy. I knew I had to grow and get much better if I to protect myself and loved ones. ## **Lessons Learned about Astral Travel** After this, there were many more encounters entities who wanted to harm me or someone else. Over the years, I've faced off with shadow people, spirits, elementals, angels, and demonic forces. While everyone’s journey to the Astral Plane and their past lives is different, there are some things you can do to protect yourself and others. ## **How to Protect Yourself when you Astral Project** 1. If you are going to open doorways into the astral or spiritual plane, be sure you close the doors when you’re done, and lock them if you can. This will prevent spirits or entities to come through. 2. Learn some [protection spells](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/easy-protection-spell-charm/). These will help keep away spells cast against you and entities you don’t want to mess with. 3. Get a blessed amulet. This will help as the last defense. 4. Get or make Holy water. 5. Learn as much as you can in your craft. This goes without saying. But knowledge is power. Especially when it has to deal with your craft. *Copyright 2019 Wicca BluMoon + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** real witch stories --- ### [How to Connect to the Goddesses and Gods](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/connect-to-goddesses-gods/) **Published:** May 13, 2019 **Author:** Wicca Blumoon **Content:** You’ve been on the Witchcraft path for a little while now, and people are starting to ask you things like, “Have you found your patron Goddess?” or “Have you *talked* to your patron God yet?” Those deity names sound so important that it makes the idea of speaking to them seem overwhelming. The good news? It’s actually very easy to connect and communicate with the Goddess and God! I’ll show you how I do it! Connecting with a patron deity is one of the best things you'll experience in your magickal practice. They'll help guide you in your craft, unlock hidden knowledge, or might show you past lives. However, not everyone is sure about how to connect with them. This is okay! We are all in different stages within our craft, so don't feel bad if you've spent years on your path and haven't been able to make a connection yet. There's over five thousand deity’s that are worshiped today. That's a crazy number if you think about it. So connecting with one or two of them is a really unique and special experience all in itself. ## Skills Needed to connect to your Patron Deity - Meditation - [Casting a Circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) ## Step 1: Pick a Deity Easy! Select who you’d like to connect with! Often times, you will have seen signs of who to connect to, or you might be called to the name of a deity! If so, choose it and move to step 2! If you’re not sure of what deity is calling to you that’s ok. Just use lose terms like "Lord" or "Lady", instead of the deity’s name, until you are certain of their name. It may come to you in time. Don’t worry; they won't get offended, and this will work just the same! Now, move to step 2! ### The goal of Step 1 The goal is to get yourself ready to communicate and let your deity to know that you’re ready to listen. Step 1 will allow you to start hearing the deity's voice, so this is a very important and necessary step. ## Step 2: Find a Quiet Space Find a space in which you won’t be interrupted for 20-30 minutes. If you know your Deity's correspondences, try to find or decorate a space that contains some of those items. Once you’ve made the decision on which deity you want to connect to, you’re ready to start hearing your deity. At this point, they’re already starting to communicate to you. Sometimes, the messages can be hard to hear so you will need a quiet room. ### The goal of Step 2 The goal is to remove extra noise in order to hear the subtle sounds of your God or Goddess. ## Step 3: Get Comfortable + Cast your Circle Next, you’ll need to get into a comfortable position. I usually sit on the floor or in a chair. Cast a circle of protection around you; this sacred space will act as a beacon to your Deity. ### The goal of Step 3 The goal is to take the extra stress off of your mind and body so that all of your senses are focused on hearing your Goddess or God. Putting your spark of energy and magick out into the Universe helps Deity see your call. ## Step 4: Call Out + Connect Now close your eyes, and focus on the darkness or the backs of your eyelids. Now, call out to your deity. When you hear or see anything that seems to be random, you’ve connected. Remember to respect and acknowledge them when you think you’ve noticed them. Remember, nothing is a coincidence. 1. Call out to them a few times in your mind, and then begin to talk to them out loud. 2. Tell them directly that "You wish to connect with them". 3. Tell them what your intentions are. 4. Tell them your desires about the craft, and how you wish to grow within the craft and with them. 5. Tell them what is in your heart. Practice daily until you can start to hear your deity talking to you clearly OR related shapes or visions appear in your mind’s eye. Initially, your Deity might sound like someone is calling to you from a distant room in your house. Practice this until you hear or see them clearly. Yes, it’s okay if the voice sounds like it’s inside of your head. ### The goal of Step 4 The goal is to begin to make the initial connection and help your body get used to this extra sense. It’s okay if it takes a few rounds of practice. It’s also okay if you can only see answers instead of hearing them; we all interpret these etherial messages differently. ## Step 5: See Your Deity Once you can hear or understand your Deity clearly, it’s time to ask your Deity show themselves to you. As a fair warning, this step might be the longest to accomplish, but don’t give up! They will show themselves to you when it is time! When you finally connect yourself to your deity there won’t be any doubt in your mind if you did or not. So keep trying to connect with your deity in till it happens. Once you do you’ll be amazed and wonder why you haven’t done this sooner. Now that you’ve made a connection with your deity you’ll need to nurture your relationship with them. Don’t demand things when you don’t get your way. Always show respect for them and what they do. Feel free to ask questions about anything you want to know. You should also leave some type of offering for them every few months. Just a little food and drink are good. It doesn’t have to be expensive. Just have the food correlate with what season it is. Treat this connection as a special gift. It’s yours to cherish. *Copyright 2019 Wicca BluMoon + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Magical Properties of Cinnamon | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-cinnamon-cinnamon-materia-magicka/) **Published:** May 28, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The cinnamon added to sweet apple pie, warm pumpkin spice, and spicy red candles invokes incredible feelings. These delicious items make us feel cozy, strong, empowered, full of vitality, and safe at home. It’s no coincidence that the magickal properties of this brownish-red, curled tree bark align to those vibrations! - [Magickal Properties of Cinnamon \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-cinnamon-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Cinnamon](#h-magical-properties-of-cinnamon) The best part is that you probably already have this spice in your [magical kitchen pantry](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/)! It provides a powerful spiritual boost to spells and speeds up results! [You’ve heard of our Famous Cinnamon Money Spell, right?](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-cinnamon-money-spell/) Point made! This warm spice we have in our pantries typically comes from the curled bark of the cinnamon tree. Furthermore, the leaves of the tree can also be used in mojo bags and spells! Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Cinnamon! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-cinnamon-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforcinnamon Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Properties of Cinnamon \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Cinnamomum verum ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Fire ### Planets - Sun - Mars ### Signs - Aries ### Deities - Aphrodite - Dionysus - Mercury - Venus ### Chakras - Root chakra - Sacral chakra ### Magical Properties Of Cinnamon - **Consecrate**: Burn to bless your sacred space or anoint magickal tools with diluted oil - **Healing**: Burn the herb/[incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-of-cinnamon-cinnamon-materia-magicka) or drink a cup of cinnamon tea to aid in healing - **Home Protection**: Placing a cinnamon broom above your front door protects your home - **Love Spells**: Add the oil or herb to spells or sachets to quickly bring love into your life - **Lust Spells**: Create a perfume out of diluted this oil to inspire lust - **Money Drawing Spells**: Attract prosperity by wiping 5 lines of cinnamon on a dollar bill to create a quick money charm. - **Protection**: Anoint yourself with [diluted oil](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) to bring protection from negative energy - **Sex Magick**: Burn the herb or incense to stir passion or empower sex magick - **Speeds up Spells**: Add cinnamon to your spells to help them manifest faster - **Spirituality**: Burn the herb or incense to help inspire your spiritual side - **Success**: Utilize this spice in your spells to gain victory or success - **Victory**: Rub the powdered bark on your hand on a Sunday to ensure victory What are some of your favorite ways to use this spice in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [What is the Wiccan Rede?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/) **Published:** July 7, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In short, the rede is as simple as follows: > **Eight words the Wiccan Rede fulfill, An it harm none do what ye will.** Every Wiccan knows that there is a standard rule that every Wiccan follows; this rule exists to help guide Wiccans towards white or good magickal practices. The rede that we know today was originally spoken by the famous Witch Doreen Valiente in 1967 and has since been adapted into longer versions, such as the [Rede of the Wiccae by Lady Gwen Thompson.](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/long-wiccan-rede/) ### Do I have to follow the Wiccan Rede? By definition, the word “rede” comes from a Middle English word meaning “advice” or “counsel”. From this, we can conclude that the Wiccan Rede is a suggestion that one should take seriously. Due to this, there are many Witches who may identify as Wiccan that don’t necessarily follow the Wiccan Rede. ### Why should I take this advice seriously? In Wicca, it is believed that when a Witch makes a shift in the universe, that shift bounces back onto the Witch who caused the shift. In the words of our American idea of Karma, “what goes around comes around.” Wiccans believe that if you put harm out to the universe, you will receive harm in return. So, it is up to the individual magical practitioner to decide if the Wiccan Rede affects their individual practices. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/What-is-the-Wiccan-Rede_-533x800.png "WhatistheWiccanRede Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The Rede is also the best answer to anyone who asks whether witchcraft is evil; our page on [whether witchcraft is real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) covers that question and the history behind it. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Wicca --- ### [Magical Properties of Coffee | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/coffee-magical-properties/) **Published:** August 14, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In the world of witchy potions and brews, it's nice to return to the mundane world with a nice, hot cup of grounding coffee! Many people wonder if potions are real or what a real-life potion looks like; next to tea, coffee is my first answer! - [Magickal Properties of Coffee \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-coffee-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Coffee](#h-magical-properties-of-coffee) It's easy to make, easy to find, and makes a great base for many potent potions! If you haven't checked out our [Everyday Herbs and Spices that You can Use in Kitchen Witchcraft](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/) article, you should! This article makes the best-sacred space a Witch could ask for! Also, here's a little bonus knowledge: even though each bean has the same base properties, the location they're grown in adds a little magical flair! Another tidbit: sorry, we can't help ourselves. In the old days, this brewed drink was known as "Satan's Drink". ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-coffee-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforcoffee Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Properties of Coffee \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Coffea arabica - Coffea canephora ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Fire - Earth - Air ### Planets - Mars ### Signs - Sagittarius - Aries ### Deities - Archangel Gabriel - Chango ### Chakras - Root Chakra - Sacral Chakra ### Magical Properties Of Coffee - **Blockage Removal:** Bathe with a scrub, in a bath, or drink a potion made of this bean to remove energy blockages in your life, aura, or body. - **Boosts Spell Power:** Add the brewed drink to your spells to help them manifest better and stronger. - **Chakra Booster:** Bathe with a bean scrub or in a brewed bath to empower your chakras. You can also meditate with a bean rested on or near your chakra to help empower it. - **Curse Removal:** Cleanse with the brewed liquid, sip a cup, practice aromatherapy, or add the grounds to your spells to break a curse. - **Dispels Ghosts:** Make a floor wash from the brew to cleanse your home. - **Divination:** Brew a cup without straining your grounds. Ask a question, drink the liquid, and read like a tea leaf reading! - **Energy Booster:** Drink it brewed with cinnamon or breathe the scent to boost your energy! - **Grounding:** Drink a small amount to grant yourself focus. - **Happiness:** Create a personal inhaler of ground beans, empower it for happiness, and breathe the scent when you need a pick-me-up. - **Hex Removal:** Cleanse with the brew, drink, practice aromatherapy, or add the grounds to your spells to break a curse. - **Luck:** Brew a carafe, pour some into your mug, and with a spoon, immediately scoop up and drink any bubbles that form on the surface. - **Lust:** Add the beans to your spells, bathe in the cooled brew, light a scented candle, or practice aromatherapy to increase romantic vibes. - **Nightmare Removal:** Create a pouch filled with ground coffee beans and use it as an eye pillow to help remove nightmares. - **Offering for Deities:** Brew a cup of espresso to offer to any deity you work with. - **Romance:** Add the beans to your spells, bathe in the brew, light a scented candle, or practice coffee aromatherapy to increase romantic vibes. - **Speeds up Spells**: Add it to your spells to help them manifest better and stronger. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Cucumber | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-cucumber-cucumber-materia-magicka/) **Published:** November 3, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Cooling, refreshing, and magical, the delicious cucumber has more than just a place in your kitchen! In the mundane, we’ve seen these pepo cross boundaries from summer salads to sensual spas! For these reasons, we can feel a direct tie to Venus, the Moon, and beauty! So, next time you’re slicing or dicing this green gourd, yes gourd, be sure to empower your mundane with lovely, crisp magic! PS: Learn how to [use this and other kitchen herbs in spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/). ![An assortment of cucumbers spread out on a green background with a text overlay that reads "witchcraft tutorial - magical uses for cucumbers" from plentifulearth.com, your witch](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-cucumber-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforcucumber Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Properties of Cucumber \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Cucumis sativus ### Folk Names - Cowcumber - Cuke ### Gender - Feminine ### Elements - Water ### Planets - Venus - Moon ### Signs - Cancer - Libra - Taurus ### Deities - Aphrodite - Hera - The Kappa - Uttu ### Chakras - Sacral ### Magical Properties of Cucumber - **Beauty** (inner and outer): Empower this green fruit for beauty and use it as a face mask, eye compress, or in beauty spells. You can also use its juice as part of a beauty potion! Because this fruit is so hydrating, it's great for beauty spells that work from the inside out, as well! - **Fertility**: Carry a cucumber with you when trying to conceive to help balance your feminine energies with masculine energies. You can also use this in sympathetic magic. - **Healing**: In ancient times, these were used to heal swelling, exhaustion, hangovers, scorpion bites, and much more! Place this fruit on your altar during healing spells or eat when you are feeling ill. Pickles also work well for healing. - **Youth**: Similar to beauty work, use this as part of your beauty regimen or in beauty and youth spells. What are some of your favorite ways to use Cucumber in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Beltane Foods to Bring to your Fire Festival](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/beltane-foods/) **Published:** April 14, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** A beautiful, spring sun shines overhead on a beautiful Beltane morning, bringing blessings of warmth, love, and passion to every Witch present at the festival of Beltane. A bright fire burns in the distance, marking the celebration between Ostara and the Summer Solstice. The Green Man and Mother Earth each bless handfastings while dozens of Witches happily maypole dance to celebrate the fertility of this beautiful Sabbat. 45 minutes into the Beltane celebration, you think to yourself, “Is it time for the cakes and ale? I’m so ready for the feast! Oh! Hail and welcome!” We’ve literally all been there. Good news; food is a huge part of Wiccan and Pagan celebrations! In this article, we’ll share the fruits, vegetables, meats, and foods that are best for a Beltane fire festival. [![an image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/beltane-food-correspondences-533x800.jpg "beltanefoodcorrespondences Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/beltane-food-correspondences.jpg)## Beltane Recipes and Food Correspondences ### Fruits - Avocado - [Bananas](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/bananas/) - [Cacao (Chocolate)](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-chocolate/) - Cherries - Figs - [Lemons](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lemon-magickal-properties/) - Papayas - Peaches - Pineapples - [Strawberries](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/strawberry/) - Vanilla ### Vegetables - Asparagus - Dandelion (any [edible flowers](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/edible-flowers-kitchen-witchcraft/)) - [Garlic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/) - Ginger - Jalapeno Peppers - Lettuces - Mint - Radishes - [Rhubarb](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-rhubarb-rhubarb-materia-magicka/) - Serrano Peppers - Truffles ### Nuts - [Almonds](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/almonds/) ### Herbs & Spices - Honeysuckle - Mint - Nutmeg - Smoked Paprika - [Thyme](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/thyme/) ### Breads - Banana Bread - Bannock Bread - Oatcakes ### Cheeses - Goat’s Cheese ### Meats - Beef - Goat - Rabbit - Oysters ### Drinks - Ginger Ale - Honeyed Wine - Lemonaid - Mead - Milk - Mugwort Tea - Nettle Tea - White Grape Juice ### Toppings - Chocolate Sauce - Curry Sauces - Honey - Hot Sauce - Olive Oil What are your favorite Beltane recipes? *Copyright 2021 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** beltane --- ### [Magical Properties of Marjoram | How to Use Marjoram in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/marjoram/) **Published:** October 16, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Marjoram is one of our favorite magical and culinary herbs, especially when it’s blended into a delicious Herbs de Provence spice blend! Used on chicken and powerful in love spells, this amazing herb is great for so many witchcraft spells and rituals. Whip out your Kitchen Witchcraft recipes, Witch! Let’s get brewing! - [Magickal Properties of Marjoram \| Marjoram Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-marjoram-marjoram-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#h-planetary-correspondences) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Marjoram](#h-magical-properties-of-marjoram) Sometimes confused with, and also used interchangeably with, oregano, many resources link the two together! [Take a look at our Magical Properties of Oregano](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-oregano/); let us know if you can see any connections! Have other herbs you're curious about? See our [dictionary of magical herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/). Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Marjoram AKA how to use marjoram in magic spells. [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/how-to-use-marjoram-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtousemarjoraminspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/how-to-use-marjoram-in-spells.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Marjoram \| Marjoram Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Origanum majorana ### Folk Names - Joy of the Mountain - Mountain Mintis ### Gender - Masculine ### Elemental Correspondences - Air - Fire ### Planetary Correspondences - Mercury - Sun - Venus ### Signs - Capricorn - Aries ### Deities - Aphrodite - Themis ### Chakras - Heart Chakra - Sacral Chakra ### Magical Properties Of Marjoram - **Cleansing**: - Add an infusion of the herb to your bathwater with ¼ cup of baking soda to purify your aura. - **Healing Relationship Rifts**: - Cook and serve a dish with this herb to help mend past frustrations. - **Love**: - Attract your future lover and fall in love by placing the dried herb or drops of oil in the four corners of your bedroom. This is a very simple attraction spell. - Cast love spells easily by choosing a perfume with or wearing marjoram oil to bring love to you. If you choose to use essential oil, be sure to [dilute it properly with a carrier oil.](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) - **Love Divination**: - Drink a tea of the leaf before doing love tarot spreads or divination. - Wash your pendulum or crystal ball in a cooled-down infusion of the plant to make love divination easier. - Sleep with a sprig under your pillow to dream about your lover or future lover. - **Money**: - Add to other wealth herbs like basil and cinnamon to increase wealth. - **Protection**: - Place this herb in the four corners of your house or plant it on the four corners of your property as you visualize a protective bubble around your home. - Carry a dried leaf for protection. Replace this leaf each month. - Add the dried herb to a sachet full of salt. Hang this on your doorknob to stop harmful energies from entering your home. - **Release Grief**: - Steep an infusion and add it to your bathtub. Bathe for seven days to help yourself process sadness and loss. This works very well for releasing heartbreak. - **Removing Negativity**: - Mix it with thyme and white sage to create a floor wash that removes negativity and sadness. - **Strengthen Love**: - Steep the herb in your favorite wine and share it with your partner to increase the love in your relationship! - Cook with and eat the herb to increase the love in your relationship! - **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Herbs De Provence Magickal Properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/herbs-de-provence/) **Published:** November 4, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** You know you’re a Witch if you’ve pulled a container of herbs like Herbs de Provence right out of your spice rack to use in a spell! In the world of Witchcraft, seasoned Witches are very well known for their amazing ability to use any resource at their disposal for manifesting intentions and casting spells. Yeah, we said, “seasoned”. One of the best Witch hacks is using pre-mixed spice blends for rituals, especially when you’re in a pinch. - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Herbs De Provence](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-herbs-de-provence) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Chakra Correspondences](#h-chakra-correspondences) - [Magickal Uses Of Herbs De Provence](#h-magickal-properties-of-herbs-de-provence) - [What Herbs Are In Herbs De Provence? ](#faq-question-66a5909778d96) - [Can I Use Spice Blends In Spells? ](#faq-question-66a5909778d98) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Herbs De Provence? ](#faq-question-66a5909778d99) - [How Do I Use Herbs De Provence In Spells?](#faq-question-66a5909778d9a) If you’re still in the broom closet or are nervous about being accused as a Witch, store-bought blends are a great way to practice your craft! Don’t worry, store-bought is absolutely fine and still fits into your Witchcraft beliefs! Herbs de Provence is a wonderful blend of herbs that comes from the Provence region, a southeastern area of France. These 7 to 8 spring herbs are dried and used throughout the year for poultry, fish, and roasted vegetables! For Witches, this springtime energy bomb of an herb mixture is great for calling wealth into our lives! [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/how-to-use-herbs-de-provence-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtouseherbsdeprovenceinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/how-to-use-herbs-de-provence-in-spells.jpg)## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Herbs De Provence Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Herbs De Provence in spells, rituals, and healings. ### Elemental Correspondences - Air - Fire ### Chakra Correspondences - Heart - Solar Plexus ### Magickal Uses Of Herbs De Provence - **Independence** - [Tarragon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tarragon/) and [Thyme](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/thyme/) work together to add the energies of courage, independence, and strength to your spells. - **Happiness** - [Basil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-basil/) and [Oregano](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-oregano/)’s energies are perfect for adding optimism, hope, and happiness to your sacred space. - **Money** - Basil, [Marjoram](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/magical-uses-for-marjoram.jpg), and [Rosemary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-rosemary/) are each useful in money and wealth spells, making them perfect for this prosperity herb mix. - **Success** - [Bay Leaves](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-bay-leaves/)’ wish magic paired with the successful, victorious energies of Thyme help any spell that uses this spice mix manifest! - ### What Herbs Are In Herbs De Provence? Herbs de Provence is traditionally made up of 7 herbs: Basil, Bay Leaf, Marjoram, Oregano, Rosemary, Tarragon, and Thyme. If you’re feeling particularly fancy, this French spice blend can also include [lavender](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-lavender/)! You can easily make your own blend or find it in most grocery stores. ### Can I Use Spice Blends In Spells? Yes, you can use pre-mixed spice blends in spells. To use herb and spice blends in spells: 1. Look at the ingredients and find out what herbs make up the mix. 2. [Research the magical properties of each ingredient.](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) 3. Make a list of what you find. What energy do most of the herbs have in common? That will tell you the best type of spell to use this blend for. 4. Incorporate the remaining vibes of the other ingredients, if necessary. Need an example? See below! Like their flavors, the ingredients of spice blends typically work well together in spells, too! It can be fun to practice making multiple energies work towards the same manifestation goal. ### What Are The Magical Properties Of Herbs De Provence? Since the majority of these herbs have energies that vibrate at the level of money, success, and happiness, use this herb blend in money spells and success spells. ### How Do I Use Herbs De Provence In Spells? Simply visualize yourself as having been successful or see your bank account filled with a specific amount of money. As you envision these things happening, use Herbs de Provence to dress green candles, add to herb sachets, add to recipes, or sip a tea. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Blue Candle Meanings For Spells | Candle Magic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/blue-candle-meanings/) **Published:** November 18, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Candle magic is the easiest and most popular type of magic in our world. Manifesting positive vibes, focused intentions, and successful spells is as easy as visualizing and lighting the wick. Doing these two tasks during rituals is enough to make amazing changes in our physical world! The energy that the color blue gives off is directly tied to the meaning of the candle, itself. - [Meanings Of Blue Candles In Candle Magic](#h-meanings-of-blue-candles-in-candle-magic) - [Blue Candle Meaning](#h-blue-candle-meaning) - [Light Blue Candle Meaning](#h-light-blue-candle-meaning) - [Royal Blue Candle Meaning](#h-royal-blue-candle-meaning) - [Dark Blue Candle Meaning](#h-dark-blue-candle-meaning) - [How Do You Use Blue Candles In Spells & Rituals?](#h-how-do-you-use-blue-candles-in-spells-rituals) - [What Color Candle Is For Manifestation?](#h-what-color-candle-is-for-manifestation) - [What Do Different Candle Colors Mean?](#h-what-do-different-candle-colors-mean) - [What Do Candles Represent In Wicca and Witchcraft?](#h-what-do-candles-represent-in-wicca-and-witchcraft) - [Element Symbolism](#h-element-symbolism) - [Candle Symbolism](#h-candle-symbolism) - [Can I Use Regular Candles In Spells?](#h-can-i-use-regular-candles-in-spells) - [Dressing A Candle Turns A Regular Candle Into A Spell Candle](#h-dressing-a-candle-turns-a-regular-candle-into-a-spell-candle) - [Intent Creates Spell Candles](#h-intent-creates-spell-candles) - [Where Can I Buy Blue Spiritual Candles?](#h-where-can-i-buy-blue-spiritual-candles) [![An image to share on Pinterest that reads "Blue candle meanings for spells"](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/blue-candle-meanings-for-spells-533x800.jpg "bluecandlemeaningsforspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/blue-candle-meanings-for-spells.jpg)## Meanings Of Blue Candles In Candle Magic In general, the [blue candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=blue-candle-meanings)'s meanings are linked to relaxation, charisma, harmony, healing, and peace. They work really well in rituals for healing your throat chakra, finding inner peace, reducing anger, and any rituals that are connected to the water element. Candle color correspondences aren't very different from magical color correspondences. In fact, if you know how to use the color blue in general magick, you already know how to use blue candles! You can use any shade of blue for general "blue" magic, but if you have a very specific spell in mind, using a very specific shade can add a little more energy to your manifestations. Each shade has its own specific meaning. ### Blue Candle Meaning Blue candles are used in spells for: - Calming. - Charisma. - Claireloquence. - Dream enhancement. - Dream interpretation. - Forgiveness. - Cooling heated emotions. - Settling restless nights. - Loyalty. - Justice. - Relaxation. - Representing the element of Water. - Representing the energy of Jupiter. - Restoring balance. - Sleep. - Truth. [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/blue-candle-meaning-for-candle-magic-800x800.png "bluecandlemeaningforcandlemagic Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/blue-candle-meaning-for-candle-magic.png)### Light Blue Candle Meaning Use a light blue candle to manifest: - Throat chakra (Vishuddhi) healing. - Anger management. - Clairgustance. - Clairsalience. - Communication. - Harmony. - Meditation. - Peace. - Relaxation. - Representing the energy of Mercury. - Truth. ### Royal Blue Candle Meaning Royal blue candles should be lit in spells for: - Loyalty. - Representing the energy of the planet Jupiter. - Wisdom. ### Dark Blue Candle Meaning Light a dark blue candle for: - Divine healing. - Justice. - Sleep. - Universal truth. ## How Do You Use Blue Candles In Spells & Rituals? 1. **Cleanse Your Items**: Remove any energies that may have altered the natural, positive vibes of your ritual items. You can pass them through smoke from your favorite cleansing herb bundles, reset their energy with Reiki, or introduce them to the four elements. 2. **Create Your Sacred Space**: Using your favorite spiritual cleansing method, cleanse and protect your sacred space. If you're a Baby Witch or you're Wiccan, we have an easy [Wiccan circle cast tutorial!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) Go ahead and place your candle in a safe space where it cannot cause fire damage. 3. **Pick What You Want To Manifest**: Decide what your goal is for this candle magic ritual. Let's pretend it's for charisma because you have a speech or presentation coming up. Decide that you want to give your presentation perfectly. Take a moment and see yourself giving the best speech of your life. 4. **Inscribe Your Candle**: Next, draw any sigils or words onto your candle that pertain to your goal. If your goal is a full sentence, you can easily turn that single sentence [into a single sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/). 5. **Dress Your Candle**: Add any oils or herbs that match your intention to the outside of your candle. For this example spell, you've picked a light blue colored candle for communication. You might peppermint oil to the outside of the candle, [from top to bottom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/), and roll it in ground cloves or cinnamon. 6. **Visualize Your Goal**: This is the most important part. Take several moments to see yourself having successfully completed your goal. Do not hope things will go well, no. You must literally see yourself having gotten that A+ on your presentation. You must feel how good it feels to know you've given the best speech ever. 7. **Light Your Candle**: Once you feel super hyped up and completely full of positive energy, light the candle. 8. **Visualize Your Goal**: Repeat step 6 until you can't possibly feel any more excited, and then say, "An' it harm none, so mote it be." 9. **Close Your Sacred Space**: If you cast a circle of protection, pull the circle up. 10. **Let The Candle Burn Out**: Finally, if your candle is in a safe location where you can keep an eye on it, forget all about your spellwork and let the candle burn out on its own. If you have to extinguish it, repeat steps 6-8 the next time you're able to. ## What Color Candle Is For Manifestation? Many people believe you need a white candle for manifestation. The truth: every candle color is used for manifestation. White candles are "all-purpose" candles, meaning that they are great to use for all goals, especially if you don't have a specific color. With magic, however, the more goal-oriented energy you can add, the better. Use specific colors when possible. ## What Do Different Candle Colors Mean? Different spells require different colors of energy. Red candles are often used for power and romance. Yellow candles can be used for happiness, friendship, and inspiration. Purple candles help you open your third eye and increase your psychic ability. [Get a full list of colored candle meanings here.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) ## What Do Candles Represent In Wicca and Witchcraft? In Witchcraft, Paganism, and the Occult, candles Positive vibes, good spells, and magic, of course! In reality, candles serve two purposes: intent and the spark of life. ### Element Symbolism Candles represent the element of Fire, the energy of masculinity, life force, and the spark of life. Bringing fire into your sacred space with candles helps provide your spellwork with the flame needed to kickstart it into being. When paired with the other three elements, fire is a building block of creation. ### Candle Symbolism In short, candles act as a focal point and beacon for your spells. They give you an item to focus on during manifestation, and they act as a bright lighthouse for your spell to find its way back to you. ## Can I Use Regular Candles In Spells? Absolutely! You can use any regular candle in spellwork and rituals! All you have to do is dress the candle and add your intentions! ### Dressing A Candle Turns A Regular Candle Into A Spell Candle A regular candle becomes a spell candle once you apply layers of spell ingredients and positive vibes. ### Intent Creates Spell Candles A regular candle becomes a spell candle once you apply positive vibes and visualization. ### Where Can I Buy Blue Spiritual Candles? Plentiful Earth (that's us!) [sells blue spell candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-candles?&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=blue-candle-meanings) of all shapes and sizes! As always, enjoy your spiritual growth and happy spell-casting! **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [The Complete List of Chakra Crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) **Published:** January 5, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Everyone wants to keep their aura clean! The best way to do that is through [chakra cleansing and balancing](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-cleanse-your-aura/)! There are hundreds of great ways to open and charge your chakras. The easiest way is through crystal therapy. You can use healing crystals to energize and balance your chakra centers! - [Best Chakra Healing Crystals For Each Chakra](#h-best-chakra-healing-crystals-for-each-chakra) - [Crown Chakra Crystals](#h-crown-chakra-crystals) - [Third Eye Chakra Crystals](#h-third-eye-chakra-crystals) - [Throat Chakra Crystals](#h-throat-chakra-crystals) - [Heart Chakra Crystals](#h-heart-chakra-crystals) - [Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals](#h-solar-plexus-chakra-crystals) - [Sacral Chakra Crystals](#h-sacral-chakra-crystals) - [Root Chakra Crystals](#h-root-chakra-crystals) - [How Do You Use Crystals To Balance Your Chakras?](#h-how-do-you-use-crystals-to-balance-your-chakras) If you’re wondering what crystals to start with, check out the list below! Add one of each chakra crystal to your daily routine to get the best healing benefits possible! [**Shop:** Chakra Crystals →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chakra-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/84-chakra-crystals-you-need-right-now.jpg "84chakracrystalsyouneedrightnow Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/84-chakra-crystals-you-need-right-now.jpg)## Best Chakra Healing Crystals For Each Chakra [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-crown-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestcrownchakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-crown-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Crown Chakra Crystals Crown chakra crystals are primarily clear, white, or purple, and work to keep your physical body connected to your Higher Self, Guardian Angels, Ascended Masters, and Deities. Anytime you receive divine guidance, this energy center is wide open. Your crown chakra is the energy sphere that exists right above the top of your head! Imagine that it glows a bright, white, crystalline light in the exact space where a crown would rest on your head. Healing this chakra helps you maintain mental clarity, increase spiritual energy, understand universal truths, and grow the connection to your higher self. Place one of these crown chakra stones on your chakra center to balance and restore its energy: - [Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Apophyllite - Diamond - Herkimer diamond - Kyanite - Moissanite - [Moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Any purple or white crystals [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-third-eye-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestthirdeyechakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-third-eye-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Third Eye Chakra Crystals Third eye chakra stones are typically purple or indigo. They help keep your body aware of your physical and metaphysical surroundings by balancing the energy of your third eye. The space between your eyebrows is [where this chakra is located](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-locations/), and it holds the power to unlock your psychic potential! Imagine that a bright, purple light shines from this area, known as your third eye chakra. Healing the energy in this space gives you a heightened awareness of the energies around you, helping you become more connected to the spiritual and psychic vibes of your space. Place one of these stones on your chakra center to heal and revitalize its power: - [Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Azurite - Herkimer diamond - Indigo Kyanite - Iolite - [Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) - [Lapis lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Unakite - Any indigo or purple crystals [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-throat-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestthroatchakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-throat-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Throat Chakra Crystals Throat chakra crystals are usually blue and they help keep your throat chakra energized. Your [throat chakra is located](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chakras-poster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) right at the base of your neck. Its blue light energizes your aura and physical body, enabling it to help you speak your truth and let go of trauma. Place one of these stones on your throat chakra to help you speak your personal power out into the world, understand and process truth, and be your most true self: - [Amazonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amazonite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Aquamarine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aquamarine-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Blue apatite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-apatite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Blue calcite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/calcite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Blue lace agate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-lace-agate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Blue kyanite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-kyanite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Chrysocolla](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chrysocolla?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Lapis lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Larimar - [Malachite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-malachite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Sodalite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sodalite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Turquoise - Any blue stones or crystals [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-heart-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestheartchakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-heart-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Heart Chakra Crystals Heart chakra stones are typically green, though some pink stones also help heal the heart chakra. Located in the center of your chest, your heart chakra helps your experience the warmth and connection of universal, unconditional love. It can help you transmute strong emotions, like anger, into understanding and love. Place one of these crystals over your heart chakra to help gain emotional balance and create a stronger connection to the people that matter most: - [Amazonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amazonite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Aquamarine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aquamarine-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Aventurine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Bloodstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bloodstone-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Chrysoprase](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-chrysoprase?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Emerald](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/emerald-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Green calcite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-green-calcite-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Green kyanite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-kyanite-green-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Green tourmaline - [Hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Jade](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jade?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Malachite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-malachite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Moldavite - [Peridot](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/peridot-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Pink calcite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-calcite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Pink tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-tourmaline-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Rhodochrosite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rhodochrosite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Rhodonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rhodonite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Zoisite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/ruby-zoisite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Any green or pink crystals [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-solar-plexus-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestsolarplexuschakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-solar-plexus-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals Solar plexus stones are usually yellow, matching the color of the sun. These crystals help keep our solar plexus balanced, which allows us to feel confident and connected to the world around us. Your solar plexus chakra is located in between your ribs and belly button. This bright yellow energy helps you feel empowered and energized so you can be your most true self. Place one of these stones on the solar plexus to balance and energize your self-confidence: - [Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) - [Ametrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-ametrine-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Golden topaz - [Mookaite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mookaite-jasper-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Orange [carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) - [Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) - [Rutilated quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rutilated-quartz-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Sunstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sunstone-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Tiger iron - [Tiger’s eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Yellow fluorite - Yellow labradorite - Yellow jasper - Yellow tourmaline - Any yellow crystals [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-sacral-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestsacralchakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-sacral-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Sacral Chakra Crystals Sacral chakra crystals are typically orange and light red, and they work to inspire creativity and passion. This vital chakra is located in your lower abdomen, below your belly button and right above your pubic bone. Your sacral chakra controls your sexuality, creativity, passion, and health. Recharge your sacral chakra with one of these stones: - Amber - [Carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Goldstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-goldstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Orange calcite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/orange-calcite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Sunstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sunstone-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Any orange crystals [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-root-chakra-crystals-400x400.jpg "bestrootchakracrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/best-root-chakra-crystals.jpg)### Root Chakra Crystals Root chakra stones are usually red, brown, or black. They work to keep you grounded, protected, and secure. Your [root chakra is located](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chakras-poster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) at the base of your spine and helps you make sure you have everything you need to survive. Stay grounded by carrying one of these stones: - [Black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Bloodstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bloodstone-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Brown jasper - [Carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-garnet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Jet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jet-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Onyx](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Red jasper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-jasper-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Ruby - [Ruby in zoisite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/ruby-zoisite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Smoky quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smoky-quartz-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - [Snowflake obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/snowflake-obsidian-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chakra-crystals-complete-list) - Tourmalinated quartz - Any red or brown crystals What are your favorite chakra crystals? Leave a comment below! ## How Do You Use Crystals To Balance Your Chakras? Using crystals for chakra healing is as easy as placing each crystal on or around each chakra. When the chakra stones are within the area of the chakra, the vibration of your chakra will match the crystal's vibe. You can place each crystal on your energy center and meditate or just relax; it’s up to you! We prefer meditation. Meditation helps you direct the healing energy directly to your chakra and become more in tune with your body. For example, if you feel as if your energy is crazy and you can't make a good decision, your root chakra may be unbalanced. Take a moment, hold a piece of black tourmaline in your lap, and relax. Visualize the energy of the black tourmaline smoothing out the red light of your chakra. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [How To Safely Dress A Candle For Candle Magic, Spells & Rituals [Full Guide]](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) **Published:** August 20, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** One of the easiest ways to manifest something into your life is by setting an intention with candlelight. Yes, Witches, we mean the magical tradition of candle magic! Candle magic paired with the simple method of candle dressing is a powerful tool for manifestation because you're **creating a beacon to pull your dreams into reality**. Let's learn how you can: - take a candle, - stack some powerful energy on top of it, - align your vibrational energies, and - create your best life. So, let's dive into the dressing process so you can drastically improve your spell outcome! - [How To Dress A Candle \[Short Tutorial\]](#h-how-to-dress-a-candle-short-tutorial) - [Step 1: Pick Your Intention](#h-step-1-pick-your-intention) - [Step 2: Choose Your Candle & Trim The Wick](#h-step-2-choose-your-candle-trim-the-wick) - [Step 3: Select Your Oils](#h-step-3-select-your-oils) - [Step 4: Carve Your Intention Into Your Candle](#h-step-4-carve-your-intention-into-your-candle) - [Step 5: Apply Your Oil In The Right Direction](#h-step-5-apply-your-oil-in-the-right-direction) - [Step 6: Avoid Dried Herbs & Flammable Objects](#h-step-6-avoid-dried-herbs-flammable-objects) - [Step 7: Visualize & Chant Your Intention](#h-step-7-visualize-chant-your-intention) - [Step 8: Light Your Candle In A Safe Place](#h-step-8-light-your-candle-in-a-safe-place) ## How To Dress A Candle \[Short Tutorial\] [Scroll to the full guide.](#h-step-1-pick-your-intention) ### Pick Your Intention Put into words exactly what you want or need. This helps you decide what color candle to use, what type of candle, what types of oils to dress your candle with, and what to carve into the candle. ### Choose Your Candle & Trim The Wick Choose the best type of candle to fit your time and attention needs. Pick the best candle color that matches your intent to bring the most powerful energies to your spell. Trim the wick to 1/4". ### Select Your Oils Add more powerful energy to your spell candle by choosing a cooking, carrier, candle, or diluted essential oil that spiritually matches your intention. ### Carve Your Intention Into Your Candle Using a carving tool or a toothpick, carve your intention from step 1 into your candle. Visualize your life as if your intention has already manifested. ### Apply Your Oil In The Right Direction To bring something into your life, apply the oil from the top of the candle down to the bottom. Pushing something away? Apply the oil from the bottom to the top. Visualize as you do! ### Avoid Dried Herbs & Flammable Objects Any dried item coated in wax can become an additional wick. Avoid exploding candles, superheated wax, and chaotic flames by not rolling your candle in dried herbs or flammable objects. ### Visualize & Chant Your Intention Take a moment, hold your candle, and feel what it feels like to have your intention manifested or your burden released. ### Light Your Candle In A Safe Place Place your candle on a heat-proof surface and securely within its candle holder. Plan to sit with your candle as long as it's lit. Light your candle, and let your intention go. [![an image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/how-to-dress-a-candle-pinterest-533x800.jpg "howtodressacandlepinterest Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/how-to-dress-a-candle-pinterest.jpg)## Step 1: Pick Your Intention The most important step in dressing your candle is to know exactly what you want or need. This want or need helps you decide what color candle to use, what type of candle, what types of oils to dress your candle with, and what to carve into the candle. Often, we enter a sacred space or a manifestation ritual with a specific idea in mind, whether it be a new job, money, love, self-love, or friendship. This specific idea turned into a goal is called your intention. This intention is what you're planning to manifest into reality with candle magic. If this is you, excellent! Finalize your intention or [design your own sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/) and wisp on down to step 2! ### How Do I Discover The Intention I Want To Manifest? Sometimes, you may not know what you want to manifest into your life, but you feel called to cast a spell or do a ritual. Usually, you're being guided by your Higher Self, Ascended Masters, Guardian Angels, or the Universe to make an important change for your future Self. Part of magic and spirituality is going with the flow and helping the right energies manifest in the way Future You is calling them to be or the way they need to be in the constructed for the future. If you're feeling the pull to cast a candle spell, take some time to yourself, in a beautiful, quiet space, and **try one of the following**: - Meditate on what you need or want in your life. - Sit still, give yourself a hug, and ask out loud what your life needs will help uncover what your intention should be. Then, listen. - Create a list of needs and prioritize them. Pick the top need and create your goal/intention. - Do a tarot spread to find out what is missing from your current life. - Think about your personal goals for the next 5 years. What do you want to tackle first? Create an intention around that. ### How Should My Intention Be Phrased? Intentions can be phrased as: - **Affirmation statements**: "I am healthy." or "I have the exact money I need to pay my rent." - **A direct demand** with symbols to designate energy flow: "$15,000 ↓ My Bank Account In November 2022." - Condensed down into a **sigil**: "Good Health" turns into "gd ealt" which is then designed into a unique and powerful symbol. It's important to phrase the statement in a way that helps you visualize and experience your goal as if it's happening now or has already happened. Now that you have your intention in mind, it's time to pick the theme of your intention and choose the best candle to fit your goals. ## Step 2: Choose Your Candle & Trim The Wick Choosing a candle for your candle spell is a super personal experience. The topic of your unique intention paired with your lifestyle and what you have on hand will help you pick your spell setup. The good news: There's no wrong way to do candle magic. Well, except dangerously. That's why you're going to trim that wick, use heat-proof candle holders, and always stay present when you're burning candles. The goal in candle magic is to stack energies that match your intent. The more energies you align, the more powerful your spell will be. ### What Type Of Candle Should You Use For Candle Magick? The type of candle you use will determine how long you burn your candle, how you burn your candle, if you're able to inscribe your candle, and how you dress the candle. To help you decide what candle you should use, here's our list of pros and cons for different types of candles: - **[Taper Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/taper-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-dressing-guide)** - **Pros**: Great for inscribing single-word intentions, short vertical sentences, and sigils. Easy to hide in plain sight. Taper candles typically have a burn time of 1 hour per inch. - **Cons**: Easy to knock over. Require taper candle holders to burn safely. - [**Votive Candles**](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/votive-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-dressing-guide) - **Pros**: Great for sigil spells. Can be burned on any heat-safe surface. Votive candles have a burn time of around 15 hours. - **Cons**: Wax pooling tends to be a little messier. - **[Pillar Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pillar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-dressing-guide)** - **Pros**: Perfect for longer intentions, full spells, and larger sigils. If you have an intention that you want to revisit regularly, a pillar candle is great for extended spells like this. - **Cons**: Very long burn time. Pillar candles have a burn time of up to 95 hours, depending on the size. - **[Chime Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chime-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-dressing-guide)** - **Pros**: Perfect for quick intentions, fast spells, single-word intentions, and small sigils. Great if you want to meditate, do deep visualization or your intention manifested, or chant while the candle burns. Chime candles have a burn time of 2 hours. - **Cons**: Require chime candle holders to burn safely. - **Birthday Candles** - **Pros**: Perfect budget-friendly candles. Great for instant intention setting, manifesting spur-of-the-moment needs. If you have cats or are unable to monitor your candles, this is an amazing option! Birthday candles have a burn time of 1 minute. - **Cons**: No room to inscribe your intention. Needs a special birthday candle holder. - **Knob Candles** - **Pros**: Perfect for larger intentions that require more focus or multi-step intentions. Knob candles have a burn time of up to 14 hours. - **Cons**: Require your attention for at least 1 hour a day. - **Glass [Jar Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jar-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=candle-dressing-guide) & Seven-Day Candles** - **Pros**: Great for intentions that you want to revisit multiple times. Jar Prayer Candles have a burn time of up to 80 hours. - **Cons**: Though contained, it's still safest to burn these in a large, fire-safe area. Glass can superheat and explode if the wick is too close to the edge. Wax can also superheat. To recap, if you don't have a lot of time to cast a candle spell, the best spell candles to use are birthday and chime candles. If you have a lot of time or are manifesting something large, pillar, jar, and knob candles are best. ### What Color Candle Should You Use For Candle Magick? Now that you know what candle type is going to work best for your time availability and intention type, it's time to pick the best candle for the topic of your intention. As you know, the more energies you can stack on your manifestation, the faster it will appear in your life! **Let's use money as an example**. If you're casting a money spell, the energies that resonate with money are the color green, the color gold, cinnamon oil, grapeseed oil, bay leaves, and more. So, when you're picking your candle for money manifestation, you know to choose a green candle or gold candle because those colors resonate with and symbolize wealth. ### Symbolic Meanings Of Candle Colors - **White Candle Uses**: Healing, blessing, protection - **Grey Candle Uses**: Balance, neutralizing energy, transformation - **Brown Candle Uses**: Grounding, stability, family - **Black Candle Uses**: Banishing, removal, binding - **Gold Candle Uses**: Success, wealth, power - **Silver Candle Uses**: Intuition, emotional healing, self-care - **Purple Candle Uses**: Meditation, Wishes, Divination - **Blue Candle Uses**: Relaxation, peace, charisma - **Green Candle Uses**: Money, healing, compassion - **Yellow Candle Uses**: Empowerment, focus, memory - **Orange Candle Uses**: Ambition, creativity, courage - **Red Candle Uses**: Love, power, passion - **Pink Candle Uses**: Friendship, happiness, love. Pink is also the candle burned on top of a [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/). See a full guide of [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) with full-color breakdowns, like lavender and light blue. **Example:** If you're planning to set an intention for more money, the color of the candle for money you would choose is green. Now, it's time to start the actual candle dressing. ### How Do I Trim A Wick? Using scissors, [trim your candle's wick](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-trim-candle-wick/) down to 1/4". This stops your candle from having a dangerously tall flame or a candle that burns dangerously hot. ## Step 3: Select Your Oils Candle dressing is as simple as picking an oil that corresponds with your intent and coating the candle with oil. But what oil should you use? Will any oil work? You can choose from: - **Cooking oils** you have in your kitchen, such as virgin olive oil, grapeseed oil, avocado oil, etc. - [**Carrier oils**](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/carrier-oil-benefits/) or base oils, like sweet almond oil. - **Essential oils** (Learn [how to dilute essential oils](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) before working with them.) - **Natural candle fragrance oils**, which are safe around the heat of flames. Stay away from using synthetic fragrance oils because the chemicals used to make the scents may be highly flammable. Stacking energies is important when you select your dressing oil. **Example**: For a [money spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/candles-money-spell/), you might choose to dress your green candle in grapeseed oil or diluted cinnamon essential oil. Be sure to check out our [herb symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) dictionary to pick the best oil for the job! ## Step 4: Carve Your Intention Into Your Candle Now, the fun part! Actually creating your intention candle! 1. **Cleanse**: If you are sensitive to energies or want to make sure any uninvited vibes don't disrupt your energy stack, you can cleanse your candle and oil with herbal smoke, sound, [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), salted water, or reiki. 2. **Carve**: Using a carving tool or a toothpick, carve your intention from step 1 into your candle. 3. **Chant & Visualize**: As you carve, chant your intention and visualize it as if it has already manifested. 4. **Empower**: As you make a mark on your candle, visualize or know that your candle is empowered by the light of your intention. Once you're done, it's time to add the next layer of energy: dressing oil. ## Step 5: Apply Your Oil In The Right Direction The direction in which you apply your oil to your candle is important. It tells the energy which way to flow: into your life or out of your life. **If you're manifesting something into your life:** 1. **Apply**: Apply drops of oil to the top of your candle. 2. **Pull Down Toward You**: Using your recessive finger, start from the top of the candle and pull the oil down to the bottom, towards you. 3. **Visualize**: As you coat your candle in oil, visualize that your intention is coming towards you, manifesting into your life. See and feel your intention as if it has already happened to you. **If you're setting an intention to get rid of something in your life:** 1. **Apply**: Apply the oil to your dominant or power finger. 2. **Push Up & Away From You**: Starting at the base of the candle, push the oil up towards the top, as if you're pushing the energy away and out of your life. 3. **Visualize**: As you dress your candle, visualize that your intent is leaving your body, going into the candle, and will be burned away by the flame. See and feel your life as it would feel if you were free of that burden or problem. ## Step 6: Avoid Dried Herbs & Flammable Objects We know. Oiled candles rolled in dried flower petals and herbs look amazing! The bad news is that any dried item coated in wax can become an additional wick. More wicks means more fire. Increased fire means more heat. More heat means more danger. ### **When Can I Roll My Candle In Dried Herbs?** If you're planning to be a great candle sitter or are dressing the outside of a glass candle, you can definitely roll your dressed candle in herbs! Keep a close eye on your candle and have a fire extinguisher nearby. A hot wick too close to the edge of your glass candle can ignite the herbs on the outside of the jar. Dried herbs coated in or sitting in candle wax can easily catch on fire. ### **When Should I Not Roll My Candle In Dried Herbs?** If you're planning to meditate while using your candle or if your candle has exposed wax, do not use herbs. Do not place herbs into the wax of a jar candle; the extra heat generated by the herbs acting as extra wicks can make your jar candle explode. ### What Can I Do Instead Of Adding Herbs To The Outside Of My Candle? Instead of [coating your spell candle in herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/metaphysical-masculine-energy/), we recommend creating an herb & crystal grid around your candle's heat-proof base or candle holder. ## Step 7: Visualize & Chant Your Intention Now, you've stacked color energy, herb and oil energy, and emotional/visual energy into the candle. Finally, it's time to take a moment and seal everything into one event: lighting the candle and letting go. **How**: Take a moment, hold your candle, and feel what it feels like to have your intention manifested or your burden released. Let that feeling and power build within you and flow down into your candle. Once you feel like you and your candle are full, move to step 8. ## Step 8: Light Your Candle In A Safe Place Your intention is built up and ready to be released! Congratulations, babe! Place your candle on a heat-proof surface and securely within its candle holder. Light your candle, and let it go. Be sure to keep an eye on your candle as it burns. ### Should You Let The Entire Candle Burn Out On Its Own? If you need to walk away for any reason, it's okay to temporarily extinguish your candle. Simply use a candle snuffer, extinguish the flame, and when you're ready to light it again, repeat steps 7 & 8. If you've used a fast-burning chime candle or birthday candle, it's easy to let these burn out in one sitting. If you're using something larger, we recommend extinguishing and relighting; it's absolutely fine to do so! Many witches carve the candle with the point of their [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/); our athame guide explains why that is the one cutting job the ritual knife is allowed. Once the candle is dressed and lit, write the working down. Our guide to [keeping a spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) covers what to record, with a free printable page. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Full Harvest Moon: 9 Things To Do During This Full Moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-harvest-moon-activities/) **Published:** September 1, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The Sturgeon Full Moon is behind us, the Autumnal Equinox is ahead of us, and the Full Harvest Moon is here. It's Harvest Moon Season! First. The vibe. The Harvest Moon is our favorite full moon because it signifies 6 things: 1. Fall is almost here. 2. Pumpkin spice is back in stores. 3. Apple cider is back in the rotation. 4. Oktoberfest is around the corner. 5. Cool, crisp breezes are on their way. 6. Halloween is in less than 60 days. You're vibing with us, right? So, let's use this energy to create our best next 30 days with these 9 ways to work with Harvest Moon energy. But wait, why is it even called a "harvest moon"? ## In This Guide - [1. Spiritual Labyrinth: Visit A Corn Maze To Clear Your Mind, Find Your Way & Start Fresh](#h-1-spiritual-labyrinth-visit-a-corn-maze-to-clear-your-mind-find-your-way-start-fresh) - [2. Ground Yourself: As Leaves Connect To Earth, So Does Your Energy](#h-2-ground-yourself-as-leaves-connect-to-earth-so-does-your-energy) - [How To Practice Grounding With The Full Harvest Moon](#h-how-to-practice-grounding-with-the-full-harvest-moon) - [3. Moon Bathe: Clear Away Negative Energy From The Summer Season](#h-3-moon-bathe-clear-away-negative-energy-from-the-summer-season) - [4. Try A Full Moon Ritual: Manifest Love, Money, Clarity](#h-4-try-a-full-moon-ritual-manifest-love-money-clarity) - [5. Do Divination: Tarot, Oracle Card, or Pendulum Reading](#h-5-do-divination-tarot-oracle-card-or-pendulum-reading) - [6. Harvest Good Vibes: Practice Gratitude For Your Latest Wins](#h-6-harvest-good-vibes-practice-gratitude-for-your-latest-wins) - [7. Cleanse Your Crystals & Spiritual Tools: Reset Vibes For The Next Month Of Support](#h-7-cleanse-your-crystals-spiritual-tools-reset-vibes-for-the-next-month-of-support) - [8. Do a Moon Meditation: Discover What To Work On Next](#h-8-do-a-moon-meditation-discover-what-to-work-on-next) - [9. Stargaze: Feel Connected To The Cosmos & Grateful For Your Perfect Time On Earth](#h-9-stargaze-feel-connected-to-the-cosmos-grateful-for-your-perfect-time-on-earth) - [Why Is It Called A Harvest Moon?](#h-why-is-it-called-a-harvest-moon) Here are 9 ways to reconnect, ground, and find gratitude in your life at this moment. [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9-Things-To-Do-harvest-full-moon-533x800.jpg "9ThingsToDoharvestfullmoon Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9-Things-To-Do-harvest-full-moon.jpg)## 1. Spiritual Labyrinth: Visit A Corn Maze To Clear Your Mind, Find Your Way & Start Fresh Traditionally, labyrinths are very spiritual experiences. They were created in ancient times by laying stone paths in a pattern and are meant to help you clear your mind as you wander towards the gravitational pull of the center. [![An aerial shot of a large corn maze.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/corn-maze.jpg "cornmaze Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/corn-maze.jpg)Let's modernize it. Also, who has a labyrinth just lying around? Local harvest festivals, in the form of a corn maze! [![Two people walking in a yellowing corn maze.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/walking-through-a-corn-maze-1199x800.jpg "walkingthroughacornmaze Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/walking-through-a-corn-maze.jpg)### How To Use A Corn Maze For Spiritual Growth Corn has been growing throughout the summer season, soaking up all the rays of the sun, to become the sweetest it can possibly become. Let's work with this during this full harvest moon. 1. Find and visit a harvest festival & support local agriculture. 2. Think about how, like corn, you've spent all summer soaking up the rays of the sun, and now, you're going to emerge from the other side of this maze as sweet, happy, and radiant as possible. 3. Enter the corn maze and think about all of the good things that have happened to you. 4. When you feel lost, recall a time when you may have felt lost over the last few months. Remember that just like this corn maze, you found your way out of the other side. Positive vibes! 5. When you find the exit, remind yourself that there is always a bright other side to any situation. ## 2. Ground Yourself: As Leaves Connect To Earth, So Does Your Energy Grounding is the act of visualizing yourself reconnecting to the earth and absorbing fresh, healing, positive energy through your metaphysical "roots." It's also a great way to pull your head out of the clouds and back onto the ground. [![A woman holding her heart chakra and breathing in nature.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/grounding-in-nature-1198x800.jpg "groundinginnature Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/grounding-in-nature.jpg)Grounding helps you regain balance by reminding yourself of what exists here and now, instead of just in the mental cloud space of worry. So, let's balance your energies. ### How To Practice Grounding With The Full Harvest Moon The Autumn Equinox is all about balance, and since it's right around the corner, we can mesh these two vibes together. As autumn leaves fall, they seep deep into the soil, creating fresh, new energy to be absorbed. This is a great time to remember everything that was built before to help you achieve everything you've gotten so far in life. 1. Stand, barefoot, or sit on the ground. 2. Visualize that you have roots spreading deep into the warm earth. 3. As you breathe in, visualize that your roots are pulling warm, healing energies from the earth and up into your body. 4. You're halfway to balance. 5. As you feel the energy growing up through your roots, push it out of the top of your head, pretending that you're growing tall, long branches that reach up to the sky. 6. Breathe out and feel cool sky energy, the balance of the warm earth energy, being pulled back down into your body, through your leaves, branches, and trunk, down into the earth. 7. Breathe in, through your roots and up, then breathe out, down from your leaves, and into your body. 8. When you feel balanced, thank the Fall leaves and your past experiences for continuing to nourish the earth and yourself. ## 3. Moon Bathe: Clear Away Negative Energy From The Summer Season It's no coincidence that science says that artificial light, usually blue light, keeps us awake at night or keep us from enjoying deep sleep; our ancestors used to work and travel by the light of the moon. It's in our DNA to be refreshed and revitalized when moon energy hits our eyes and skin. So, let's use this to our advantage and soak up some moon rays! ### How To Moon Bathe Moon bathing doesn't require water, nor does it require being nude; of course, you can definitely do either! Moon bathing isn't the same as a moon bath. [![a man sitting on the ground under the full moon](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/man-stting-under-moon-1200x800.jpg "mansttingundermoon Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/man-stting-under-moon.jpg)Instead, moon bathing is a way to let the bright light of the moon help you feel empowered, alive, and energized. 1. Sit outside in whatever way you feel most comfortable. 2. Spend some time soaking in the silvery bright moonlight, allowing it to break up, dissolve, and wash away any worries, exhaustion, and negativity. ## 4. Try A Full Moon Ritual: Manifest Love, Money, Clarity The full moon is the most powerful time and ideal time of the moon cycle. Moon intentions tend to manifest faster than regular intentions because of the energetic pull and deep symbolism of the moon. ### Spells To Try During A Full Harvest Moon Cast a moon circle, or [protective circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/), and give these spells a try! - [Full Moon Silver Coin Money Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-silver-coin-money-spell/) - [Full Moon Spell for Self-Compassion and Self-Love](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/) - [Full Moon Emotional Clarity Chant for Empaths](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-empaths/) - [Full Moon Sacred Gifts Chant](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-sacred-gifts/) ## 5. Do Divination: Tarot, Oracle Card, or Pendulum Reading It's always such a great idea to check in, energetically and psychically, where you are in your own life. Tarot and oracle cards are a great way to gain a fresh, in-depth perspective on things you haven't considered. Try this simple [Next Growth Step Tarot Spread](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/next-step-tarot-spread/). Pendulums are a great way to help you uncover how you're feeling, which is always great to do during the emotional full moon. We always recommend doing your own spiritual readings or having a trusted friend perform them. Always be wary of scams. ## 6. Harvest Good Vibes: Practice Gratitude For Your Latest Wins Full Harvest Moon = Harvest Season = Modern Harvesting Of Good Vibes. Take a moment and **write out 13 things you're grateful for**. Be sure to use as much detail as possible! For an added boost of mysticism, do this under the light of the moon, with grey candles, or with [silver candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/silver-taper-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-harvest-moon-activities)! ## 7. Cleanse Your Crystals & Spiritual Tools: Reset Vibes For The Next Month Of Support Just like moon bathing, the light of this late summer moon also helps cleanse harmful energies away from your crystals! If you've been using crystals or any jewelry to help clear energy, place them under the moonlight to help reset them to their natural vibrations. ## 8. Do a Moon Meditation: Discover What To Work On Next Lunar energy is said to be a very guiding source of wisdom. In this meditation, simply visualize the moonlight entering your crown chakra and filling your body with silver light. Ask the moon what you should focus on for the next month. Let your meditation unfold. Write down what you learn. ## 9. Stargaze: Feel Connected To The Cosmos & Grateful For Your Perfect Time On Earth The Harvest Moon is meant to help us remember what we have here on Earth, but sometimes life feels so damn big. Take a moment and look at photos of space or stargaze. Think about how large and massive our Universe is. Let your mind wander on how many planets are not inhabitable. Remember that Earth is, and we're so lucky to be thriving! You're thriving! Your worries are small compared to your beautiful life! You've got this. Enjoy the full harvest moon. ## Why Is It Called A Harvest Moon? Everyone's ancestors – Native Americans, Ancient Celts, Anglo Saxons, everyone – all went through the same yearly struggle: growing fruits and vegetables so they could continue to live for another year. If their crops were successful, they had a lot of work ahead of them. Depending on their local cultures, the either: - Used the extra light of the moon to harvest as much as possible, deep into the night. - Used the full moon as a night to party, to take a break from the hard work of harvesting the food that sustained their tribes and villages. As you can see, the theme is "harvest time." In the northern hemisphere, this moon marked the start of the harvest season. So, the full moon in September became known as the Harvest Moon. In modern times, harvest for most of us is going to the grocery store, or we have lights to help us harvest whenever we want. So, currently, this full moon means something different. We focus more on harvesting the good things that have happened in our lives as a way to reconnect with our Selves. The best way to reconnect is through gratitude. The full moon is our favorite time to practice gratitude and reset our energy for the next lunar month. So, let's get started. *Images: Licensed from istock.com* The simplest harvest moon activity of all is a jar of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) set out overnight for gratitude and abundance work, which our full guide walks through step by step. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [111 Powerful Money Manifestation Affirmations To Attract Wealth & Prosperity](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/money-affirmation-list/) **Published:** May 1, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Seeking more abundance in your life? Looking for ways to increase your wealth and create financial freedom for yourself? Believe that affirmations and manifestation can help you achieve your goals? Let's explore [powerful affirmations](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/positive-affirmations-every-situation/) for money that you can use to manifest financial prosperity and a life of abundance. Using these affirmations, you can help set yourself on the path to: - Increase your wealth. - Attract new opportunities. - Cultivate a more positive mindset around money. ## In This Manifestation Guide - [How To Use Money Affirmations](#h-how-to-use-money-affirmations) - [Money Affirmations](#h-money-affirmations) - [Wealth Affirmations](#h-wealth-affirmations) - [Extra Spending Money Affirmations](#h-extra-spending-money-affirmations) - [Savings Account Affirmations](#h-savings-account-affirmations) - [New Job Affirmations](#h-new-job-affirmations) - [Career Growth Affirmations](#h-career-growth-affirmations) - [Affirmations For A Work Promotion](#h-affirmations-for-a-work-promotion) - [Career Change Affirmations](#h-career-change-affirmations) - [Money & Career Affirmations](#h-money-amp-career-affirmations) - [Abundance Affirmations](#h-abundance-affirmations) ## How To Use Money Affirmations These affirmations will help you tap into the limitless abundance that the universe has to offer. But how do you use them? 1. **Choose** a positive affirmation that resonates with you and your financial goals. 2. **Repeat** the affirmation to yourself, either out loud or silently, with conviction and belief. 3. **Visualize** the affirmation as if it has already come true in your life, and feel the emotions associated with that experience. 4. **Repeat** the affirmation daily, ideally in the morning or before bed, for at least 21 days, to allow it to sink into your subconscious mind. 5. **Stay open** and receptive to opportunities and signs that align with your affirmation, and take inspired action towards your goals. Remember that affirmations are a tool to help shift your mindset and beliefs, but they must be combined with consistent action toward your goals to truly manifest what you desire. So, keep your affirmations positive, focused, and aligned with your values, and watch as the universe begins to work in your favor. So, let's get started on this journey toward a life of abundance together! ## Money Affirmations ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/money-affirmations.jpg "moneyaffirmations Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Choose an affirmation for money that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 1. Money flows to me effortlessly and easily. 2. Abundance and prosperity are my birthrights. 3. I am grateful for the abundance that surrounds me. 4. I release all negative beliefs about money. 5. I am worthy of receiving abundance in all areas of my life. 6. I trust that the universe will provide me with everything I need. 7. I believe in my ability to create wealth and abundance. 8. I am open to receiving money from unexpected sources. 9. I am deserving of financial abundance. 10. I am capable of attracting unlimited abundance into my life. 11. Money is a tool to help me live my best life. 12. I am open and receptive to receiving financial blessings. 13. Money is attracted to me and flows easily into my life. 14. I am surrounded by abundance and prosperity. 15. I am grateful for the abundance that flows into my life. 16. Abundance flows to me effortlessly and easily. 17. I claim my unending abundance and prosperity. 18. I am grateful for the money that surrounds me. 19. I release all negative beliefs about prosperity. 20. I am worthy of receiving money in all areas of my life. 21. I trust that the universe will provide me with the money I need, and more. ## Wealth Affirmations Choose an affirmation for increased wealth that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 22. I am wealthy in all areas of my life. 23. I have a millionaire mindset and attract wealth effortlessly. 24. Wealth comes to me easily and naturally. 25. I am open to receiving abundance in every area of my life. 26. I am worthy of receiving wealth and prosperity. 27. I am grateful for the wealth and abundance that surrounds me. 28. I attract wealth, success, and prosperity into my life every day. 29. I am a magnet for wealth and abundance. 30. I am capable of creating wealth beyond my wildest dreams. 31. I am surrounded by opportunities to create wealth and abundance. 32. I am worthy of living a wealthy and abundant life. 33. I believe in my ability to attract wealth and abundance. 34. My wealth grows with each passing day. 35. I am grateful for the wealth and abundance that flows into my life. 36. I am worthy of living a life of luxury and abundance. ## Extra Spending Money Affirmations Wish you had a little extra cash to buy that self-care gift you saw on TikTok? Choose an affirmation for more spending money that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 37. I attract unexpected income and money from unexpected sources. 38. Money comes to me in increasing amounts from multiple sources. 39. I am grateful for the extra spending money that flows into my life. 40. I am open and receptive to receiving extra spending money. 41. I am capable of manifesting extra spending money whenever I need it. 42. I attract abundance and prosperity into my life effortlessly. 43. I am worthy of receiving extra spending money. 44. I am surrounded by opportunities to earn extra spending money. 45. I believe in my ability to attract extra spending money into my life. 46. I am grateful for the extra spending money that comes into my life. ## Savings Account Affirmations Choose an affirmation for more savings that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 47. I am capable of saving money effortlessly. 48. Saving money comes naturally and easily to me. 49. I am grateful for the savings account that I have created. 50. I am worthy of having a healthy and growing savings account. 51. I am open and receptive to opportunities to save money. 52. I attract money-saving opportunities into my life effortlessly. 53. I am surrounded by opportunities to save money. 54. I am capable of saving a significant amount of money each month. 55. I believe in my ability to create and maintain a healthy savings account. 56. I am grateful for the savings account that I have created. ## New Job Affirmations Choose an affirmation for a new job that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 57. I am excited about the new job opportunities that are coming my way. 58. I trust that the universe is guiding me towards the perfect job for me. 59. The job of my dreams is on its way to me right now. 60. I am open and receptive to new job opportunities. 61. I believe in my ability to attract the perfect job for me. 62. The perfect job is already mine, and it is on its way to me now. 63. I am confident in my skills and abilities and know that I will excel in my new job. 64. I am grateful for the new job that is coming my way. 65. I am deserving of a fulfilling and satisfying job. 66. My new job is aligned with my purpose and brings me joy. ## Career Growth Affirmations Level up your career. Choose an affirmation to grow your career that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 67. I am capable of achieving great things in my career. 68. I am worthy of a successful and fulfilling career. 69. I am grateful for the growth and progress I have made in my career so far. 70. My career is full of possibilities and opportunities for growth. 71. I believe in my ability to achieve my career goals. 72. I am open to new experiences and challenges that will help me grow in my career. 73. I am constantly learning and growing in my career. 74. My skills and talents are highly valued in my industry. 75. I am worthy of recognition and success in my career. 76. I am confident in my ability to succeed in my career. ## Affirmations For A Work Promotion Choose an affirmation for a work promotion that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 77. I am worthy of a promotion and recognition for my hard work. 78. I am ready and open to receiving a promotion at work. 79. I am deserving of a higher position and increased responsibility. 80. I am confident in my abilities and know that I am the best candidate for the promotion. 81. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow and advance in my career. 82. I attract promotion opportunities into my life effortlessly. 83. I am capable of handling the increased responsibility that comes with a promotion. 84. I am aligned with my purpose, and my promotion will help me fulfill it. 85. I am ready to step up and take on a leadership role in my career. 86. I am open and receptive to the abundance and success that comes with a promotion. ## Career Change Affirmations Choose an affirmation for a [career change](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/signs-for-new-job/) that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 87. I trust that the universe is guiding me toward a fulfilling career change. 88. I am open and receptive to new career opportunities that align with my purpose. 89. I am worthy of a fulfilling and satisfying career change. 90. I release all limiting beliefs that prevent me from making a career change. 91. I am confident in my ability to succeed in a new career. 92. My skills and talents are transferable and valuable in any career. 93. I am grateful for the opportunities to explore new career paths. 94. I believe in my ability to create the career of my dreams. 95. I am excited about the new career opportunities that are coming my way. 96. My career change brings me joy and fulfillment. ## Money & Career Affirmations Choose an affirmation that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 97. I am worthy of a career that provides me with financial abundance. 98. I trust that my career path is aligned with my financial goals. 99. My career is a source of abundance and prosperity in my life. 100. I am capable of earning a significant amount of money through my career. 101. I am grateful for the financial abundance that comes with my fulfilling career. 102. I attract lucrative career opportunities into my life effortlessly. 103. I believe in my ability to create financial abundance ## Abundance Affirmations Choose an affirmation for abundance that resonates with you, and repeat it daily for 21 days: 104. I am worthy of abundance in all areas of my life. 105. I am grateful for the abundance that already exists in my life. 106. I attract abundance effortlessly and easily into my life. 107. Abundance flows to me from all directions, and I receive it with open arms. 108. I trust that the universe is constantly providing me with the abundance I need. 109. I am open and receptive to receiving unlimited abundance in my life. 110. I release all limiting beliefs that prevent me from experiencing abundance. 111. My abundance positively impacts the lives of those around me. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [How We Use The Nazar Charm To Protect Us From The Powerful Evil Eye Curse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm/) **Published:** July 23, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Familiar with the age-old belief in the evil eye curse? Heard your grandparents talk about a malevolent glare that's thought to bring misfortune? Or perhaps you've seen these [gorgeous blue and white, eye-shaped amulets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm) and wondered what they're for? That blue glass bead is called the [Nazar charm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm), a symbol of protection against the dreaded evil eye. - [The Legend Of The Evil Eye Curse](#h-the-legend-of-the-evil-eye-curse) - [What Is The Evil Eye Curse?](#what-is-the-evil-eye-curse) - [Origin & Cultural References](#origin-cultural-references) - [What Is A Nazar Charm?](#h-what-is) - [Historical BackgroundOf The Evil Eye Charm](#historical-background-of-the-evil-eye-charm) - [The Power of the Nazar Charm Against the Evil Eye](#the-power-of-the-nazar-charm-against-the-evil-eye) - [How The Nazar Charm Works](#h-how-works) - [How We Incorporate The Nazar Charm Into Our Daily Life](#h-how-to) - [1. Wear The Nazar Charm](#1-wear-the-nazar-charm) - [2. Place The Nazar Charm At Home Or Work](#2-place-the-nazar-charm-at-home-or-work) - [How To Choose & Care For Your Nazar Charm](#h-choose) ## **The Legend Of The Evil Eye Curse** Let's delve into the fascinating world of these charms and understand how they offer protection from this ancient and super common curse. ### What Is The Evil Eye Curse? Rooted deep in human history, the evil eye is a curse believed to be cast by a malevolent glare, often unintentionally. Simply put, if someone is jealous or judgemental of you, it is said that their stare sends bad vibes your way. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jealousy-causing-the-evil-eye-curse.jpg "Suspicious person spying on his girlfriend phone Jealous guy spying on his girlfriend phone Distrustful boyfriend spying on his girlfriend phone Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/jealousy-causing-the-evil-eye-curse.jpg)Jealous friend accidentally casting the Evil Eye curse.Historically, people thought to be most at risk include the overly prosperous or exceptionally attractive, with envy or ill-will triggering the curse. It's believed to cause various misfortunes, from minor mishaps to severe tragedies. ### Origin & Cultural References The belief in the evil eye spans numerous cultures. From Ancient Greece and Rome to modern Middle Eastern, African, and Asian societies, this curse has found its place in various folklore and traditions, underscoring its universality. ## What Is A Nazar Charm? The Nazar charm, also known as the [evil eye amulet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm), is typically a stunning blue and white piece, often made of glass. It features concentric circles or teardrop shapes that represent an eye. This "eye" symbolizes a protective gaze that counters the malevolent look of the evil eye, metaphorically "watching out" for the wearer. ### Historical Background Of The Evil Eye Charm Originating in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), the Nazar charm has been adopted by various cultures, each adding its unique interpretations and symbolism to it. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ancient-evil-eye-charm-nazar-1200x800.jpg "Hanging evileye amulets Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ancient-evil-eye-charm-nazar.jpg)### The Power of the Nazar Charm Against the Evil Eye [Protective talismans](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) like the Nazar charm are believed to ward off negative energy or harm. They work based on the [Law of Similarity](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/sympathetic-magic-spells/) – a principle from sympathetic magic stating that like influences like. ## How The Nazar Charm Works The Nazar charm operates as a "[surrogate eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/evil-eye-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm)," attracting the evil gaze and deflecting it from the person or object it's protecting. When the charm breaks or is damaged, it's believed to have protected the owner from significant harm. ## **How We Incorporate The Nazar Charm Into Our Daily Life** Regardless of how you choose to incorporate your evil eye charm, the key is this: 1. Keep the charm somewhere you can see it. 2. Each time you see the charm, visualize all of the jealousy, gossip, hate, and envy being directed at that blue, glass eye, instead of yours. 3. See yourself as protected. ### 1. Wear The Nazar Charm Incorporate the evil eye charm into your jewelry and accessories, such as necklaces, Nazar charm bracelets, or earrings. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/nazar-bracelets-1200x800.jpg "Traditional colorful bracelets with the evil eye for the good luck made from glass and metal in a Turkish bazaar Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/evil-eye-black-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm)Traditional protection bracelets, like the Nazar charm bracelet.Wearing them is a common way of keeping this protective amulet close. ### 2. Place The Nazar Charm At Home Or Work Hang the charm in your home, cars, or workplace as a protective symbol to guard you against envy and jealousy from visitors and coworkers. ## How To Choose & Care For Your Nazar Charm When choosing a Nazar charm, consider its aesthetic appeal to you and its intended purpose. It should resonate with your personal style or the environment where it will be placed. To care for it, cleanse it regularly to remove any negative energy it may have absorbed. The Nazar charm, with its vivid allure and potent symbolism, continues to captivate us, serving as a protective shield against the dreaded evil eye. Whether viewed as an attractive piece of jewelry, a cultural token, or a magical talisman, it's a fascinating aspect of our shared human history and collective unconscious. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** evil eye --- ### [Spiritual Properties of Avocado | How to Use Avocado In Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/avocado/) **Published:** July 25, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Avocado, also known as the "alligator pear" for its shape, color, and rough exterior, is much more than a delightful culinary ingredient. This wonder fruit, considered by many as a superfood, also holds a sacred place in spiritual practices. Here, we will explore how to harness the [magical properties](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) of avocado in spells, rituals, and healings. - [How Can I Use Avocado In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-avocado-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Avocado?](#h-what-are) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Avocado](#h-list) ## **How Can I Use Avocado In Spells?** Avocados can be used in a variety of ways in spells. Their **seeds**, rich and potent, can represent growth and prosperity. Use a [small boline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/folding-boline-white-bone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=avocado), or your favorite carving tool, to cut a [symbol of your intention](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/) into the seed before planting it, as an act of manifesting abundance. ![An avocado on a wooden altar surrounded by crystals, plants, and candles, ready for a spell.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/avocado-spell-800x800.png "avocadospell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The creamy **fruit** can be used in rituals to promote love and beauty, while the leaves can be used in cleansing and protection spells. ## **What Are The Magical Properties Of Avocado?** Avocados symbolize love, lust, and beauty due to their shape and aphrodisiac properties recognized by the Aztecs. It’s also believed to attract prosperity and security, symbolizing earthy richness and nurturing, given by its dense nutritional composition. ## **Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Avocado** Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with avocados in spells, rituals, and healings. | Materia | **Magical Correspondences For Avocado** | |---|---| | Latin Name | Persea americana | | Folk Names | Alligator Pear, Butter Fruit | | Gender | Feminine | | Element | Earth, Water | | Planet | Venus | | Zodiac Sign | Libra | | Deities | Xochipilli, Yum Caax, Aphrodite, Venus (Goddesses of Love, Beauty, and Fertility) | | Chakras | Heart Chakra | | Magickal Properties | Love, Lust, Beauty, Health, Abundance, Fertility, Growth | ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/magical-uses-for-avocado-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforavocado Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")**Avocado Warnings** While avocados have many benefits, the seed pit can be a choking hazard if not handled carefully. Additionally, some people may be allergic to avocados. Always ensure that your rituals and spellwork respect the natural world and all who live within it. What are some of your favorite ways to use avocado in your magickal workings? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Spiritual Uses For Bergamot | How To Use Bergamot In Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/spiritual-uses-bergamot-spells/) **Published:** July 26, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Bergamot, with its delightful citrus scent and its broad range of spiritual properties, is a valuable addition to any magical practitioner's toolkit. Whether you're crafting spells, conducting rituals, or seeking to promote healing, bergamot can be a powerful plant ally. ## How Can I Use Bergamot In Spells? Bergamot can be used in spells in a variety of ways. It can be utilized in the form of essential oil, dried leaf, or fresh fruit. It can be used to **anoint magical tools**, added to **incense**, or sprinkled around your sacred space for spells related to **money**, **success**, and **emotional healing**. It can also be brewed into a magical tea or used in a ritual bath to draw its energies into your aura directly. If you aren't able to find fresh, organic bergamot to make tea in your area, Earl Grey tea contains the citrus fruit, in addition to black tea leaves. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Bergamot? Bergamot possesses potent magical properties, including **prosperity**, **happiness**, **strength**, and **protection**. It's particularly associated with attracting **wealth** and **uplifting the spirit**. Bergamot is also known for its ability to promote **clarity** of thought, making it a great ally for spells requiring **focus** and **concentration**. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Bergamot Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with bergamot in spells, rituals, and healings. **Table: Bergamot's Magickal Properties** | Materia | Magical Properties Of Bergamot | |---|---| | Latin Name | Citrus bergamia | | Folk Names | Bergamot Orange, Prince's Pear, Sour Orange | | Gender | Masculine | | Elemental Correspondences | Air | | Planetary Correspondences | The Sun | | Signs that Rule Bergamot | Leo | | Deities that Rule Bergamot | Apollo, Mercury | | Chakras that work with Bergamot | Solar Plexus, Heart | | Bergamot’s Magickal Properties | Prosperity, happiness, strength, protection, clarity, wealth, calm, emotional healing, focus, concentration | ## **Bergamot Warnings** While Bergamot is safe for most people when used appropriately, it's essential to be aware that some people may experience skin irritation or sensitivity, especially when it's applied directly to the skin. It's also photosensitive, meaning it can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. Always [dilute bergamot essential oil](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) and avoid sunlight or UV light for up to 12 hours after application. As with all forms of magick, intention is key. Always approach bergamot with respect and a clear mind, making sure your intentions align with your highest good. What are some of your favorite ways to use bergamot in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [UAPs & Starseeds: How Do They Get To Earth?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/uaps-starseeds-earth/) **Published:** July 26, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** ## Highlights: - The 2023 House Oversight Committee UAP meeting confirmed that UFOs are non-human and contain non-human biologics. - Grusch alluded to the probable theoretical ability of interdimensional movement. - The concept of [Starseeds](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/starseed-traits-star-system/) & Lightworkers is more realistic after today's governmental news. --- Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Starseeds have fascinated the minds of many for centuries. Starseeds have been thought to transcend down to our dimension from other dimensions or planets to experience life as a Human. New, public-record information from [David Grusch](https://www.space.com/us-hiding-evidence-alien-intelligence-ufo-whistleblower-claims), who served for 14 years as an intelligence officer in the Air Force and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, and [David Fravor](https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/David-Fravor-Statement-for-House-Oversight-Committee.pdf), a retired Commander in the U.S. Navy who was Commanding Officer of Strike Fighter Squadron Forty-One: the World Famous Black Aces, may help spiritual humankind shed light on the [theory of holograms, multi-dimensional location, and multi-dimensional travel](https://www.space.com/us-hiding-evidence-alien-intelligence-ufo-whistleblower-claims) – **making the potential conversation around Starseeds more of a reality.** This comprehensive guide delves into the mysterious journey of UAPs & Starseeds to Earth and seeks to provide an enlightening perspective, using new potential discoveries from the [2023 House Oversight Committee's Whistleblower UAP Committee Meeting](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-hearing-congress-uap-takeaways-whistleblower-conference-david-grusch-2023/). ## Table Of Contents - [Highlights:](#h-understanding-uaps) - [Understanding UAPs](#h-what-are-starseeds) - [What Are Starseeds?](#h-uaps-starseeds-extraterrestrial-beings-or-intergalactic-travelers) - [UAPs & Starseeds: Extraterrestrial Beings Or Intergalactic Travelers?](#h-evidence-of-uaps-starseeds) - [Evidence Of UAPs & Starseeds](#h-scientific-views-on-uaps-starseeds) - [Scientific Views On UAPs & Starseeds](#h-what-s-next-the-future-of-uaps-starseeds) - [Personal Experiences of UAPs & Starseeds Encounters](#h-in-summary) - [What's Next: The Future Of UAPs & Starseeds](#h-what-s-next-the-future-of-uaps-starseeds) The term UAP stands for Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, a more formal and open-ended phrase for what is commonly referred to as UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects). Starseeds, on the other hand, are individuals who believe they originate from another world, dimension, or planet. Let's dig deeper into these concepts, their origins, and their fascinating interconnections. ## **Understanding UAP**s UAPs, historically known as UFOs, have been a subject of debate, research, and inquiry for many decades. These unexplained aerial sightings, often reported as discs, triangles, or shapes that defy conventional description, have captivated public and scientific attention. We've actually seen everything from individual moving light anomalies, which are undocumented on registered sky viewing and spacecraft identification apps such as [Night Sky](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/night-sky/id475772902), to organized formations of 5 lights that rapidly and inexplicably shoot off at the perceived speed of light. Because we have never uncovered a source or explanation of these star-like lights in the sky, we're referring to them as UAPs. ## **What Are Starseeds?** Starseeds, on the other hand, are people who feel a strong connection to the stars and other galaxies. They often feel they are not entirely human, identifying more with celestial entities or extraterrestrial life. Some say that Starseeds live in multiple dimensions at the same time, which helps explain teleportation anomalies and the ability to have knowledge of something without needing to learn it. Others say that they are humans who contain non-human DNA, while a smaller set of people state that some non-human beings are simply borrowing a human form. We, here at Plentiful Earth, get excited about Starseeds because of their apparent super-human abilities of telepathy, energy-sensing abilities, and ESP capabilities. As we personally know people with these abilities and can do them ourselves, we often shift into a metaphysical approach blended with the philosophical question: **Why & how are we here?** ## **UAPs & Starseeds: Extraterrestrial Beings Or Intergalactic Travelers?** The answer: possibly both. While UFO enthusiasts and New Age practitioners have had many theories over the decades, today, the U.S. and world had a bombshell of new, partially classified UAP data dropped on us that literally confirms: - **Non-human lifeforms exist**, as [evidenced by recovered UAP biologics](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ufo-hearing-congress-uap-takeaways-whistleblower-conference-david-grusch-2023/). - **The UAPs that have gained publicity are definitely non-human**, due to [capabilities and technology that do not exist on Earth](https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/David-Fravor-Statement-for-House-Oversight-Committee.pdf) or within our known fields of Earth-bound physics. - **The potential for multi-dimension travel and existence exists**, an [active interdimentional theory mentioned by Grusch. ](https://www.space.com/us-hiding-evidence-alien-intelligence-ufo-whistleblower-claims) - **We are not alone in this universe**. - **Non-humans visit Earth all the time**, as evidenced from [Fravor witnessing a craft zoom from 20,000 ft. (average airplane cruising altitude) to 80,000 ft. (space).](https://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/David-Fravor-Statement-for-House-Oversight-Committee.pdf) ### Are UAPs The Product Of Extraterrestrial Beings Or Advanced Human Technology? The UAPs discussed in the 2023 hearing are absolutely the product of extraterrestrial, or non-human, beings. Grush and Fravor both confirmed that the capabilities of the UAPs that were witnessed and publically documented have never been seen nor achieved by any country on Earth. ### Do Starseeds Truly Come From Different Star Systems, Or Are They Simply Unique Human Beings? While we don't know for sure, new public evidence does rekindle the possibility that humans who have unique abilities could share a common thread with extraterrestrial life. Whether UAPs are piloted by humans from the future, beings with a similar point on a genetic tree, a higher version of our current selves, or non-human entities, time will continue to unravel and let us know if Starseeds are unique humans or truly from different star systems. ## **Evidence Of UAPs & Starseeds** From ancient artworks depicting strange aerial objects to [modern-day UFO sightings caught on camera and radar](https://www.history.com/videos/uss-nimitz-tic-tac-ufo-declassified-video), to [declassified official documentation of UFOs](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ufos/), to today's hearing, there is a wealth of evidence supporting the existence of UAPs. Similarly, the personal narratives of Starseeds provide experiential evidence of this phenomenon. ## **UAPs & Starseeds: The Journey To Earth** How do UAPs and Starseeds get to Earth? Are there specific pathways or portals they use? Or, are they born and raised here, only awakening to their celestial origins later in life? ### **Theories About How UAPs & Starseeds Get To Earth** Numerous theories aim to explain how UAPs and Starseeds find their way to Earth. From interdimensional travel to advanced propulsion systems, these theories run the gamut of scientific speculation. As of today, we have certain proof that "reverse-engineering programs for non-terrestrial craft" are in progress, meaning that ships exist. This also means that our current understanding of UAPs uses advanced propulsion systems that do not emit heat, sound, nor radiation. Unfortunately, it does not definitively answer how Starseeds get to Earth, but it does open up a more realistic theory on advanced human capabilities. ## **Scientific Views On UAPs & Starseeds** The scientific community has a wide range of views on UAPs and Starseeds. Some scientists dismiss the phenomena outright, while others are intrigued by the mysteries they present. However, today sparked a new admission and goal of acceptance of non-humans who fly among us, at the very least. ## **Personal Experiences of UAPs & Starseeds Encounters** Hearing first-hand accounts of encounters with UAPs or experiences as a Starseed can be incredibly enlightening. "I actually have quite a few stories, in regards to both UAPs and Starseeds. Most of my experiences are mutually exclusive – meaning my UAP sightings have never existed alongside super-human abilities – except one. In regards to UAPs, I've had multiple experiences, but two that stand out are: 1. I often see stars moving across the sky; most of the time, the Night Sky app lets me know that I'm looking at the ISS, a late-stage Starlink launch, or a discarded rocket body - I'm a science-first kind of spiritualist. Occasionally, though, I'll see a star move and dart across the sky at varying speeds, turning, fading, and reappearing; these, as you can guess, do not appear on the Night Sky app. 2. With my husband alongside me as we exited a store in a medium-sized city, I actually saw a formation of five large lights in the shape of a house. One by one, they darted off in different directions at super-fast speeds. The next day at work, a coworker shyly came up to me and said, 'Hey, I feel like you might understand me when I tell you this in a sec...but this is something I saw last night in the sky, what do you think?' and she handed me a drawing of the same light configuration. In regards to Starseeds, Lightworkers, and ESP: I personally don't discount that the concept of Starseeds are not dissimilar to the concept of Lightworkers. So, for this, I'll just refer to everyone as people with amazing abilities. This is my favorite story. I had someone important to me, but not blood-related to me, tell me that if I'm ever in trouble but can't get to a phone or it's late, just think of their very specific guitar. One night, I though it was too late to call at 3am, so I told myself that if I was meant to talk about this particular issue, this idea would work. So, I visualized that guitar, and in less than 30 seconds later, I answered my phone to the voice of my frantic, heavily worried in-law relative. PS: He often calls me a lightworker. In regards to a story that involves both Starseeds and UAPs: The same person from above and I were once standing outside on a super cloudy night. They told me they could feel energy coming from behind the clouds. I then described what I visually sensed, in regards to the shape of the energy (not the star formation), and they confirmed that it was what they see as well. They then let me know that they feel like home is in that direction, and that it's probably a specific constellation. I'm keeping this portion anonymous until they give me permission to fully share, but I whipped out my Night Sky app, and sure enough, it was that constellation. I have a lot more stories, but I think this provides backround to the notion that what we call Starseeds could truly be a reality, especially with the knowledge that space travel is real and active theories are more likely." - Aurora Moone ## **The Impact Of UAPs & Starseeds On Society** UAPs and Starseeds have undeniably left a significant impact on society. From influencing pop culture to spurring scientific exploration, these phenomena have left an indelible mark on human history and will continue to do so. How does the evidence of non-human biometrics pull at the fabric of many earth-bound, earth-specific religions and belief systems? "I've always been the type of spiritualist that believes solely in personal experiences after ruling out the mundane explanations. I've seen ghosts, done telepathy across multiple cities, healed with touch, received visions, controlled electronics without touch, manifested intent into being, and so much more. I know people who have teleported with witnesses, and I believe them – people who approach life with an open mind to experiences will be ecstatic at a new awakening of their spiritual and philosophical exploration. Those who have not found their will to think about their beliefs...I feel worried for their mentality." - Moone ## **What's Next: The Future Of UAPs & Starseeds** As we continue to explore the cosmos and our own consciousness, what does the future hold for UAPs and Starseeds? We can only speculate on potential developments and discoveries that could unfold in the coming years. ## **In Summary** The concept of a Starseed may be more realistic after learning that some UAPs are definitely non-human contain non-human biologics, and may leverage multidimensional capabilities, which helps provide explanation for super-human capabilities, such as claircognizance, clairaudence, clairsentience, clairgustance, clairvoyance, telepathy, teleportation, and more. ## **FAQs** ### What are UAPs? Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, or UAPs, are the phenomena that occur in the sky that cannot be identified as any known object or natural occurrence. UAP is the new name for UFO. ### **What are Starseeds?** Starseeds are people who believe they originate from different star systems, dimensions, or planets, and have come to Earth to fulfill a specific mission. ### How do UAPs get to Earth? While there are numerous theories, including advanced propulsion systems and interdimensional travel, the exact method of how UAPs reach Earth is documented but, from a scientific perspective, remains unknown. ### Do Starseeds know they are Starseeds? Not all Starseeds are aware of their origins. Many experience a sense of awakening at some point in their lives, leading them to realize their Starseed status. ### Can UAPs be explained by science? Some UAP sightings can be explained through natural or man-made phenomena. However, on July 26, 2023, it was announced that non-human crafts and non-human biologics have been documented as a source of many UAPs. ### Are UAPs and Starseeds connected? Some theories suggest a connection, with the idea that UAPs might be vehicles for Starseeds. However, this is speculative. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance **Tags:** UAP --- ### [How To Become A Witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) **Published:** November 27, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In the realm of the mystical and the magical, the journey to becoming a witch is as diverse and multifaceted as the practitioners themselves. There are several different ways you can become a witch, ranging from a self-driven journey to a formal coven environment! ## Table of contents - [1: Self-Study And Research](#h-1-self-study-and-research) - [2: Join A Coven Or Community](#h-2-join-a-coven-or-community) - [3: Practice Rituals And Spells](#h-3-practice-rituals-and-spells) - [4: Connect With Nature](#h-4-connect-with-nature) - [5: Develop Intuition And Psychic Abilities](#h-5-develop-intuition-and-psychic-abilities) - [6: Attend Workshops Or Classes](#h-6-attend-workshops-or-classes) - [7: Create Your Own Path](#h-7-create-your-own-path) - [Ethical Considerations When Creating Your Own Path](#h-ethical-considerations-when-creating-your-own-path) Witchcraft, a practice steeped in ancient traditions, personal empowerment, and a deep connection to the natural world, offers a unique pathway for those seeking to explore the boundaries of their [spirituality and harness their inner power](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/). Whether drawn by the allure of spellcraft, the wisdom of herbal lore, or the desire to connect with like-minded individuals, you are embarking on a journey that is deeply personal and profoundly transformative. This exploration into the various avenues of becoming a witch will guide you through the tapestry of options available, from solitary study to joining covens, and from embracing ancient traditions to crafting a custom path that resonates with your individual spirit. TL;DR: Becoming a witch involves a combination of personal exploration, study, and practice. In some traditions, a period of study and a formal ritual may be required. ## 1: Self-Study And Research The easiest way to start exploring Witchcraft is to begin reading [books about witchcraft](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/books?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-become-a-witch) and online blogs about witchcraft. TikTok is also an okay place to get new ideas on what's possible within witchcraft, but we highly recommend following up what you hear with research. (Also, don't pay large amounts of money for someone to do your spell work or take this journey for you.) Focus on various traditions like Wicca, traditional witchcraft, eclectic witchcraft, or your culture's specific folk magic. Understanding the history, beliefs, and practices is crucial. ## 2: Join A Coven Or Community If you adore structure, you may find it beneficial to [join a coven](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) or a witchcraft community. This provides a structured learning environment, mentorship, and a sense of belonging. Covens often have their own initiation processes. But be sure to watch out for [coven red flags](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/coven-red-flags/) or cult characteristics when vetting a coven. ## 3: Practice Rituals And Spells You can also take Aurora's favorite approach: start practicing rituals and spells, after you learn the basics, of course. This could be as simple as setting up an altar, meditating, casting circles, and performing spells. Remember, intention is key in witchcraft. ## 4: Connect With Nature Many witchcraft traditions emphasize a deep connection with nature. Spend time outdoors, learn about herbs, plants, and crystals, and observe natural cycles like the phases of the moon. Open yourself up to the messages of nature; you may be surprised by what you learn. ## 5: Develop Intuition And Psychic Abilities Work on developing your intuition and any psychic abilities. This might include practices like tarot reading, scrying, or meditation. Why? Because much of the wisdom behind Witchcraft can be gained from our ancestors. Also, the willpower behind your psychic connection is what helps spells manifest. ## 6: Attend Workshops Or Classes Look for workshops or classes, either online or in person, offered by experienced practitioners. These can provide hands-on learning and deeper insights into specific areas of witchcraft. ## 7: Create Your Own Path Many witches create their own path based on their beliefs, experiences, and the traditions that resonate with them. This eclectic approach allows for a highly personalized practice. ### Ethical Considerations When Creating Your Own Path Understand and develop your own ethical framework for practicing witchcraft. This is crucial for responsible and respectful practice. **Cultural Sensitivity**: Be aware of cultural appropriation. Respect the origins of practices and traditions, especially those that come from closed cultures or indigenous peoples. We find that checking in with people who regularly practice the culture, itself, is the best way to discover if what you are doing is actually appropriation. **Continuous Learning and Growth**: Witchcraft is a lifelong journey of learning and growing. Keep an open mind and continue to explore and adapt your practice. Remember, the path to becoming a witch is highly individual and should align with your personal beliefs, interests, and values. Before you start, it can help to read our honest answer to [whether witchcraft is real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/), which covers what the practice reliably does, what is unproven, and a thirty-day way to test it yourself. If you want the definitions before the steps, our guide to [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) covers the meaning of the word, the traditions and styles, and how a working witch spends a week. Once you have a few weeks of practice behind you, our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) will tell you which kind you are turning out to be. Whatever you learn, write it down. Our guides to starting a [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) or a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) show how witches keep the practice in one place. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Grounding Essentials: How To Connect with Nature's Power](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/grounding-essentials/) **Published:** January 31, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Why do I feel so disconnected or spaced out lately? What can I do to calm down fast when I'm stressed? How can I feel less floaty after intense spiritual practices and rituals? The answer is closer to you than you think. It's right under your feet. You just need to ground. Grounding techniques and earthing techniques can help you connect to your body and the present moment. ## Table of contents - [89 Simple Grounding Techniques](#h-89-simple-grounding-techniques) - [Mental Grounding Techniques For Racing Thoughts](#h-mental-grounding-techniques-for-racing-thoughts) - [Physical Grounding Techniques](#h-physical-grounding-techniques) - [Spiritual Grounding Techniques](#h-spiritual-grounding-techniques) - [Emotional Grounding Techniques](#h-emotional-grounding-techniques) - [When Should I Use A Grounding Technique?](#h-when-should-i-use-a-grounding-technique) - [For General Well-being](#h-for-general-well-being) - [During Stressful Periods](#h-during-stressful-periods) - [For Specific Conditions](#h-for-specific-conditions) - [How To Integrate Grounding into Activities](#h-how-to-integrate-grounding-into-activities) - [How Long Should I Ground Each Day?](#h-how-long-should-i-ground-each-day) - [How Can I Ground Myself, Fast?](#h-how-can-i-ground-myself-fast) - [How Grounding Works To Calm You Down](#h-how-grounding-works-to-calm-you-down) - [Benefits Of Grounding](#h-benefits-of-grounding) - [The Spiritual Aspect of Grounding](#h-the-spiritual-aspect-of-grounding) Dozens of grounding methods can help you pull yourself back into your body. All you have to do is feel and focus, and we have different grounding techniques for you to try, right here. ## 89 Simple Grounding Techniques A grounding technique is a method used to bring yourself back to the present moment and detach from overwhelming emotions or thoughts. Grounding therapy, such as earthing therapy, involves cognitive and sensory exercises that focus on the here and now, such as deep breathing, mindfulness meditation, or engaging the senses (touch, sight, hearing, taste, smell). The grounding techniques below help you come back to yourself when stress has you scattered. The goal is a sense of mental and emotional steadiness, with your mind anchored in the present moment. ### Mental Grounding Techniques for a Scattered Mind Mental grounding techniques are great for pulling your attention away from distressing thoughts, feelings, or memories, and towards mental tasks or activities that engage the brain. Reach for these techniques when your thoughts are racing or your emotions feel like too much at once. Mental grounding can help calm anxious thoughts and give you the space to breathe and think clearly. The essence of mental grounding is to focus the mind on the present moment, often through specific tasks that require concentration or memory. ![Man meditating peacefully, tattoos visible, finding peace through reciting affirmations.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/affirmations-alan.jpg "affirmationsalan Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Try a calming exercise like: 1. **Counting Backwards**: From 100 to 1. 2. **Naming Objects**: Identify objects around you. 3. **Playing a Memory Game**: Like “I Spy” or memory puzzles. 4. **Reciting Something**: Like a poem or song lyrics. 5. **Planning an Event**: Imagine that you are planning a trip or a party. 6. **Doing a Crossword or Sudoku**: Engage your brain actively. 7. **Watching a Movie or Reading**: Fully immerse yourself in the story with each of your five senses. 8. **Describing a Process**: Walk your way through how to cook a dish or build something. 9. **Alphabet Games**: Name animals, cities, etc., for each letter. 10. **[Mindfulness Meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/mindful-walking-meditation/)**: Focus on the present moment through each of your five senses. 11. **Visualizing a Safe Place**: Imagine a calming, peaceful place that brings you a sense of calm. 12. **Drawing or Coloring**: Concentrate on each of the lines and colors you add to your masterpiece. 13. **Writing**: Journal your thoughts and feelings to get them out of your head and grounded onto physical paper. 14. **Solving Riddles or Puzzles**: Engage in problem-solving. 15. **Playing Video Games**: Choose immersive and calming games to pull your mind into something tangible. 16. **Building Something**: Like a model kit or Lego. 17. **Listening to Music**: Focus on the lyrics or melody. 18. **Practicing [Gratitude](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/benefits-of-gratitude-practice/)**: Think of things you’re thankful for. 19. **Brainstorming Ideas**: For a project or a story. 20. **Repeating [Affirmations](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/positive-affirmations-every-situation/)**: Positive and reassuring statements. 21. **Taking a Tech Break**: Disconnect from digital devices. 22. **Listening to Nature Sounds**: Like rain, waves, or birds. 23. **Doing Breathing Exercises**: Like box breathing or 4-7-8 technique. These exercises give you something steady to hold onto when a wave of distress rises. ### Physical Grounding Techniques Physical grounding techniques are strategies designed to help you connect with your body and to the present moment through each one of your senses. These techniques are a steady companion when stress and big emotions pile up. The key principle behind physical grounding is that it uses the five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste) to anchor yourself in the current moment. ![Man gardening, tending plants, showing grounding through connection with earth.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/gardening-greg.jpg "gardeninggreg Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Try: 1. **Deep Breathing**: Concentrate on taking at least one slow, deep breath. We love the box breathing method. 2. **Walking Barefoot**: Feel the earth under your bare feet by practicing earthing. Focus on how the soil or grass feels beneath and between your toes. To ground quickly, try standing on concrete. 3. **Holding a Piece of Ice**: Notice how the cold temperature feels on your hand. Pay attention to the melting process. 4. **Stretching**: Do gentle stretches and pay attention to your body. 5. **Taking a Warm Bath or Shower**: Take time to feel the water on your skin. 6. **Savoring a Flavorful Snack**: Eat something and focus on its taste. 7. **Splashing Water on Your Face**: Notice the sensation of coolness. 8. **Hugging a Tree**: Feel its bark and the solidity of the trunk. 9. **Carrying a Grounding Object**: A small worry stone, crystal, or a trinket to touch. 10. **Gardening**: Feel the soil with your hands as you physically connect with nature. 11. **Dancing**: Let your body move freely to the rhythm. Let go of anything that holds you back. 12. **Yoga**: Practice poses mindfully and with all of your attention. 13. **Progressive Muscle Relaxation**: Tense and release each muscle group one by one. 14. **Walking in Nature**: Focus on the natural surroundings. 15. **Petting an Animal**: Notice the texture of its fur and how it reacts to your touch. 16. **Clapping Hands or Stomping Feet**: Feel the vibrations on your skin, in your muscles, and in your ears. 17. **Playing a Musical Instrument**: Feel the instrument and the sound. 18. **Sitting in the Sun**: Feel the warmth on your skin. 19. **Body Scanning**: Mentally scan your body for sensations. 20. **Doing a Physical Chore**: Like cleaning or organizing. 21. **Crafting**: Engage in knitting, sewing, or other crafts. 22. **Cooking a Meal**: Focus on the process and ingredients. 23. **Mindful Eating**: Focus on the taste, texture, and process. 24. **Making Tea or Coffee**: Focus on the preparation process. 25. **Practicing Self-Care**: Activities that nourish you. ### Spiritual Grounding Techniques Spiritual grounding techniques are practices that connect you with a deeper sense of self, purpose, and often a higher power or the broader universe. Don't worry. These techniques are not religious. Instead, they focus on nurturing the spirit or inner self, fostering a sense of peace, wholeness, and connectedness with all aspects of life. Spiritual grounding is great if you are seeking inner harmony or a deeper connection with life's meaning beyond the physical and mental realms. Try: 1. **Prayer**: Regardless of religious beliefs, let your words and intentions make a new future. 2. **Meditation**: Focused, open-ended, or guided meditation can help you reconnect to your Higher Self. 3. **Chanting or Singing**: Spiritual songs or mantras. 4. **Spending Time in Nature**: Connect spiritually with the environment. 5. **Reading [Spiritual Books](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/books?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=grounding-essentials) and Texts**: Gain insight and peace. 6. **Practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation**: Send goodwill to others. 7. **Mindful Walking**: In a labyrinth or quiet space. 8. **Attending a Religious Service**: Engage with a community. 9. **Lighting a Candle**: Focus on the flame and its meaning. 10. **Practicing Tai Chi or Qigong**: Gentle, flowing movements. 11. **Doing Charity Work**: Feel a sense of connection and purpose. 12. **Reflecting on Life’s Big Questions**: Existence, purpose, etc. 13. **Practicing Forgiveness**: Towards yourself and others. 14. **Creating a Sacred Space**: In your home or outdoors. 15. **Studying Philosophy**: Explore different schools of thought. 16. **Volunteering for a Cause**: Connect with a community. 17. **Performing Rituals**: According to personal or cultural beliefs. 18. **Connecting with a Community**: Spiritual or religious groups. 19. **Observing the Stars or Moon**: Contemplate the universe. 20. **Engaging in Deep Conversations**: About your spiritual journey or life. 21. **Bird and Animal Watching**: Observe and identify different birds and animals, as well as how the commune with nature. ### Emotional Grounding Techniques Emotional grounding techniques help you find your footing again when stress runs high or your emotions feel like a flood. These techniques aim to bring awareness to emotions and enable you to deal with them in a more balanced and controlled manner. Emotional grounding is especially worth reaching for when feelings run intense and you need a way back into your body. Try: 1. **Acknowledging Your Emotions**: Identify and name your feelings. 2. **Talking to a Friend**: Share your thoughts and feelings. 3. **Seeking Professional Help**: Therapy or counseling. 4. **Practicing Compassion**: Towards yourself and others. 5. **Crying When Needed**: Allowing yourself to express emotions. 6. **Laughing**: Watch a comedy or joke with friends. 7. **Screaming into a Pillow**: To release pent-up emotion. 8. **Writing Letters**: You don’t have to send them. 9. **Singing Loudly**: Express yourself through song. 10. **Watching Inspirational Talks**: Gain new perspectives. 11. **Creating a Vision Board**: Visualize goals and dreams. 12. **Practicing Assertiveness**: Communicate your needs clearly. 13. **Building Emotional Intelligence**: Understanding emotions. 14. **Cuddling with a Loved One or Pet**: Feel the connection. 15. **Art Therapy**: Express emotions through art. 16. **Listening to Uplifting Music**: Songs that boost your mood. 17. **Practicing Mindfulness**: Being present in the moment. 18. **Engaging in Positive Self-Talk**: Challenge negative thoughts. 19. **Doing Something Kind for Others**: Generates positive feelings. 20. **Reflecting on Personal Achievements**: Acknowledge your growth. ## When Should I Use A Grounding Technique? The frequency of grounding practices depends on your individual needs, lifestyle, and the specific challenges you might be facing. There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, but here are some great beginner guidelines: ### For General Well-being - **Daily Practice**: Incorporating short grounding exercises into your daily routine can be beneficial. Even 5–10 minutes per day can make a significant difference. - **Morning Routine**: Start your day with a grounding practice to set a positive tone for the day. - **Evening Routine**: Use grounding techniques in the evening to unwind and promote relaxation before bed. ### During Stressful Periods - **Increased Frequency**: If you're going through a particularly stressful or emotional time, you might benefit from grounding several times a day. - **Responsive Use**: Use grounding techniques whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. ### For Specific Conditions - **Moments of Overwhelm**: Reach for grounding whenever you feel swept up. When panic rises, a grounding practice gives you something steady to come back to. - **Alongside Professional Care**: If you are working through trauma, grounding can sit beside the support of a mental health professional. Ask them how it fits into your care. ### How To Integrate Grounding into Activities - **During Breaks**: Take short breaks during work or activities to practice grounding. - **Incorporate into Existing Routines**: Blend grounding with activities you already do, like walking or showering. **Listen to Your Body and Mind**: Pay attention to how you feel before and after grounding. Adjust the frequency based on what helps you feel more centered and less stressed. ## How Long Should I Ground Each Day? ### Short-Term Grounding (Quick Relief) - **Duration**: 1–5 minutes - **Purpose**: Ideal for a quick return to center when stress or big emotions hit. - **Techniques**: Simple breathing exercises, mindful observation (like the 5–4–3–2–1 technique), or tactile methods like holding a grounding object. ### Medium-Term Grounding (Focused Practice) - **Duration**: 5–20 minutes - **Purpose**: Useful for more in-depth relaxation and centering, especially if you have more time and a quiet space. - **Techniques**: Guided meditation, deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or a short walk in nature. ### Long-Term Grounding (Deep Engagement) - **Duration**: 20 minutes to 1 hour or more - **Purpose**: Suitable for deep emotional processing, spiritual grounding, or a longer, slower reset. - **Techniques**: Longer meditation sessions, yoga, tai chi, extensive nature walks, or engaging in a focused activity like gardening or art. ## How Can I Ground Myself, Fast? Our favorite method of grounding is one of the fastest: stand barefoot on concrete. ## How Grounding Works To Calm You Down Grounding techniques calm you down by engaging your mind and body in ways that bring your focus back to the present moment. Grounding tends to be effective because it: ### Redirects Mental Focus - **Distraction from Stress**: Grounding techniques turn your attention away from stressors or upsetting thoughts, giving you a break from the spin of worry. - **Presence in the Now**: By focusing on the present moment, grounding reduces rumination and worry about past or future events. ### Regulates the Nervous System - **Activates Parasympathetic Response**: Grounding exercises that involve deep breathing help stop your 'fight or flight' response by stimulating your parasympathetic nervous system. ### Increases Body Awareness - **Mind-Body Connection**: Techniques that involve physical sensation or movement increase your awareness of your body. - **Release of Physical Tension**: Activities like stretching or progressive muscle relaxation help in releasing built-up physical tension, often associated with emotional stress. ### Emotional Regulation - **Mindful Awareness of Emotions**: Grounding techniques that focus on emotional awareness allow you to observe your emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them, facilitating a more balanced emotional state. - **Safe Emotional Outlet**: Some grounding methods provide a way to process emotions in a controlled and safe manner. ### Promotes Mindfulness and Concentration - **Enhances Focus**: Grounding exercises often require concentration (like counting or engaging in a sensory activity), which can improve overall mental focus and clarity. - **Cultivates Mindfulness**: Regular practice of grounding increases mindfulness, which is associated with reduced stress and improved mental health. ### Provides a Sense of Control - **Self-Efficacy**: Successfully grounding can increase your sense of control over your mental and emotional state, leading to greater confidence in managing stress. ### Psychological Shift - **Cognitive Reframing**: Grounding can also involve cognitive techniques that help shift your perspective on stressful situations, promoting more positive and less threatening interpretations. Grounding speaks to both the mind and the body, bringing your attention back to where you are right now. By breaking the cycle of distressing thoughts and emotional overload, you can actively manage your mental state. ## Benefits Of Grounding Grounding techniques and [earthing](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/grounding-essentials/) offer a lot: a way to slow down, reconnect with the earth, and step out of the loop of stressful thoughts. They enhance emotional regulation, aiding in managing overwhelming emotions and facilitating their processing in a healthier way. Grounding also improves focus and concentration, increasing mindfulness and reducing mental clutter. Physically, it can relieve tension and promote better sleep. For individuals dealing with trauma, grounding is particularly beneficial in managing dissociation and intrusive memories. For some, grounding also deepens spiritual awareness, connecting them to a larger purpose or the universe. ### The Spiritual Aspect of Grounding Grounding for spiritualists after rituals is essential for transitioning back to everyday consciousness, balancing energy levels, and integrating spiritual experiences into practical life. It ensures that the benefits of the ritual are maximized while maintaining a healthy balance between spiritual experiences and daily life. Remember, grounding is a personal practice and can be adapted to fit your unique circumstances and needs. It's more about the quality and practice than the quantity. If you're unsure, or if you're dealing with specific mental health issues, it might be helpful to consult with a mental health professional. ![spiritual guides: grounding essentials: 89 ways to relax: Earthing & More](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/89-ways-to-ground-and-center.jpg "89waystogroundandcenter Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [22 Simple Ways To Raise Your Positive Vibrations](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/raise-vibration/) **Published:** February 3, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering how to increase your vibration? Are you feeling stuck in life and wish you could raise your vibration for spiritual growth? Wish you could ascend into enlightenment by reaching your highest vibration? "Vibrations" are the term we're using to describe how the body flows between dense, thick stressors and light, high spirituality. In this sense, stressors are muddy, low vibrations; spiritually-fortifying activities are of a lighter, higher vibration of energy. The more your body has to work, the lower your vibrational frequency is. When we're closer to our highest spirituality, we're more in tune with inner peace, friends and family, and our purpose in life. So, let's keep going on your spiritual journey. ## In This Guide - [Techniques To Elevate Your Vibrational Frequency](#h-techniques-to-elevate-your-vibrational-frequency) - [1. Meditation](#h-1-meditation) - [2. Mindfulness](#h-2-mindfulness) - [3. Gratitude](#h-3-gratitude) - [4. Nature Walks](#h-4-nature-walks) - [5. Healthy Diet](#h-5-healthy-diet) - [6. Hydration](#h-6-hydration) - [7. Yoga](#h-7-yoga) - [8. Positive Thinking](#h-8-positive-thinking) - [9. Acts of Kindness](#h-9-acts-of-kindness) - [10. Affirmations](#h-10-affirmations) - [11. Creative Expression](#h-11-creative-expression) - [12. Energy Healing](#h-12-energy-healing) - [13. Cleansing Rituals](#h-13-detoxification) - [14. Aromatherapy](#h-14-aromatherapy) - [15. Crystal Healing](#h-15-crystal-healing) - [16. Spiritual Reading](#h-16-spiritual-reading) - [17. Forgiveness](#h-17-forgiveness) - [18. Laughter and Joy](#h-18-laughter-and-joy) - [19. Sound Healing](#h-19-sound-healing) - [20. Community Connection](#h-20-community-connection) - [21. Color Therapy](#h-21-color-therapy) - [22. Sleep](#h-22-sleep) - [Things To Avoid That Lower Your Vibration](#h-things-to-avoid-that-lower-your-vibration) - [What Is Vibrational Frequency?](#h-what-is-vibrational-frequency) - [What Does It Mean To Raise Your Vibration?](#h-what-does-it-mean-to-raise-your-vibration) Increasing your spiritual vibration can lead to a deeper sense of peace, heightened intuition, and a stronger connection with your inner self and the universe. ## Techniques To Elevate Your Vibrational Frequency Here are 20 practical ways you can elevate your spiritual vibration each day. ### 1. Meditation Daily meditation can calm your mind, reduce stress, and elevate your spiritual vibration by fostering a deeper connection with your inner self. When we meditate, we tend to get closer to our Higher Self, or our most natural self, in a spiritual sense. We increase our mental awareness up into the spiritual realm. So, each time we meditate, we raise vibration. **Try It Now**: [Insight Timer](https://insighttimer.com/auroramoone/guided-meditations/chamomile-relaxation-plus-empowerment-guided-meditation) has a great [chamomile meditation](https://insighttimer.com/auroramoone/guided-meditations/chamomile-relaxation-plus-empowerment-guided-meditation) to help you feel calm and empowered. [![Meditation app screenshot showing a guided session titled "Chamomile Relaxation + Empowerment."](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/insight-timer-meditation-chamomile-empowerment-400-369x800.jpg "insighttimermeditationchamomileempowerment400 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://insighttimer.com/auroramoone/guided-meditations/chamomile-relaxation-plus-empowerment-guided-meditation)Insight Timer, a free meditation app.### 2. Mindfulness Practicing [mindfulness](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-mindfulness-exercises-for-stress/) throughout the day can help you stay present and connected, increasing your spiritual awareness and vibration. Mindfulness pulls you out of a stressful sludge and higher up into a place of happiness and calm, thus raising your frequency. **Try It Now**: Actionable ways that you can practice mindfulness right now include paying direct attention to what you're holding in your right hand right now. What does that item feel like? Is it cool or warm? ### 3. Gratitude Keeping a [gratitude journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-gratitude-journal/) or simply acknowledging things you are grateful for daily can shift your focus to positivity, raising your vibration. The direct attention you give to positive thoughts helps your brain work through stagnant energy and old, harmful patterns. **Try It Now**: Practice gratitude at least once a day simply by stopping right now and saying one thing you're thankful for, at this moment. ![Woman with curly hair laughing in sunlight, raising vibration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/woman-laughing-raising-vibration-800x800.jpg "womanlaughingraisingvibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 4. Nature Walks Spending time in nature can ground you and connect you to the earth’s natural vibration, promoting a sense of well-being and spiritual elevation. Feeling the rocks beneath your shoes while seeing how well your body responds on a nature trail is one of many powerful ways to help your subconscious find its natural place in our world. When body and mind connect, it opens the door for a more spiritual connection, thus raising your frequency and vibration. **Try It Now**: Get in touch with nature. Take a moment to step outside. Touch nature with your hands and notice a shift in your vibes. ![Man with backpack in forest, smiling, promoting positive vibes.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/nature-walk-raise-vibration-800x800.jpg "naturewalkraisevibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 5. Healthy Diet Eating foods that are high in life-force energy, like fruits and vegetables, can help cleanse your body and elevate your spiritual vibration. The key is to avoid foods that slow your body down during digestion, cause your body distress, or fill your body with harmful chemicals. Everyone's dietary needs are different, so be sure to check with your doctor before starting any specific diet. ### 6. Hydration Drinking plenty of water keeps you feeling clear and refreshed, and a clear body makes for clearer spiritual work. Current science from [The National Academy of Medicine](https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/water/) tells us that men should drink 13 cups of water daily, while women need around 9 cups, with 1 cup equaling 8 ounces. ### 7. Yoga Yoga combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, which can raise your spiritual vibration by harmonizing body, mind, and spirit. **Try It Now**: Our favorite daily yoga flow is currently: 1. Child's pose. 2. Cat-Cow pose. 3. Cobra pose. 4. Downward-facing dog pose. 5. Cobra pose. 6. Cat-Cow pose. 7. Child's pose. 8. Bridge pose. 9. Spinal twist. 10. Corpse pose. ### 8. Positive Thinking Cultivating positive thoughts and attitudes can transform your energy and lift your spiritual vibration. ### 9. Acts of Kindness Performing an act of kindness without expecting anything in return can increase your spiritual vibration by expanding your heart's energy. **Try It Now**: Text one person, right now, and tell them that they're amazing and to have an amazing day or night. ### 10. Affirmations Positive affirmations can reprogram your subconscious mind, helping to elevate your mood and spiritual vibration. By repeating something positive about your life or yourself, your body follows your affirmation's lead and begins to automatically make small changes. **Try It Now**: [111 Positive Affirmations To Make You Happy In Every Situation](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/positive-affirmations-every-situation/) ### 11. Creative Expression Bearing your soul and engaging in creative activities like painting, writing, or playing music can release mental blockages and raise your vibration. **Try It Now**: Take a sheet of paper and your favorite pen. Now, just scribble. Let it all out. Don't think, just draw! ### 12. Energy Healing Practices such as Reiki, acupuncture, or Qigong can help balance your energy fields, enhancing your spiritual vibration and strengthening your aura. ### 13. Cleansing Rituals A regular spiritual cleanse, like a ritual bath with salt and herbs, a smoke cleansing, or a quiet day unplugged, clears stagnant energy and leaves you feeling lighter. If you want to try fasting or make big changes to how you eat, talk with your medical provider first. ### 14. Aromatherapy Using essential oils can influence your mood and energy, helping to uplift your spirit and vibration. **Try It Now**: Smell your favorite scent and notice how it makes you feel. Peppermint oil is one of our favorites for raising vibrations. ### 15. Crystal Healing Working with [crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=raise-vibration) can help balance your energy centers or chakras, raising your spiritual vibration. **Try It Now**: Use crystals to influence how you're feeling and how your energy flows by placing one into the palm of your hands and noticing how you begin to feel. ### 16. Spiritual Reading Reading spiritual texts or uplifting literature can provide inspiration, knowledge, and a vibrational lift. **Try It Now**: [Shop for spiritual books.](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/books?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=raise-vibration) ### 17. Forgiveness Practicing forgiveness, both of yourself and others, releases emotional baggage and raises your spiritual vibration. Don't worry. Forgiveness doesn't mean ignoring harmful behavior and letting someone repeat the same action again and again. Instead, forgiveness means freeing yourself of the negative mindset that someone else's actions have put you in. Forgiveness means expanding your worldview to understand what made a person act the way they did; it does not mean that their actions are justified, it just helps you navigate the energy more positively. Forgiveness means forgiving yourself for letting your beautiful light be impacted by someone else's dark vibes. ### 18. Laughter and Joy Engaging in activities that bring you joy or make you laugh can instantly elevate your vibration. **Try It Now**: Literally, laugh. For no reason at all. For science. ### 19. Sound Healing Listening to or participating in a sound bath with singing bowls, gongs, or chanting can help clear blockages and increase your vibration. [![A collection of colorful, illuminated singing bowls displayed on a wooden shelf.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/singing-bowls-800x800.jpg "singingbowls Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/singing-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=raise-vibration)### 20. Community Connection Surrounding yourself with a supportive and like-minded community can enhance your spiritual growth and raise your vibration through shared energy and intentions. Try It Now: Use our [Coven Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) to search for like-minded people near you. ### 21. Color Therapy Placing yourself around colors that make you feel joy and happiness is a great place to start. **Try It Now**: Wear a yellow item and notice how you begin to feel throughout the day. ### 22. Sleep Sleep is our body's natural time to repair, relax, and connect. When we dream, our minds process the day's adventures and our soul gets new information on how to move forward. Aim for at least 7 hours of sleep per day. ![Fitbit app showing 7h 24m of sleep, 375 steps, and 2 mindful days.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fitbit-sleep-tracking-369x800.jpg "fitbitsleeptracking Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Things To Avoid That Lower Your Vibration Several factors can lower your spiritual vibration, leading to feelings of disconnection, negativity, and imbalance. **Get The List**: [13 Toxic Activities That Lower Vibrational Frequency](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/what-lower-vibrational-frequency/) One of the primary culprits is stress, which can stem from overwork, personal conflicts, or the pressures of daily life. Stress creates a cascade of physical and emotional reactions that can dampen your energy levels and cloud your spiritual clarity. Similarly, negative emotions such as anger, jealousy, and fear can lower your vibration. These emotions not only disrupt your inner peace but also affect your ability to connect positively with others and the world around you. Another significant factor is the consumption of low-vibrational foods, which include processed, artificial, and heavily polluted substances. Such foods can burden your body, making it harder for you to maintain a high vibrational state. Additionally, a lack of connection with nature can also lead to a lowered vibration. Spending too much time indoors, away from the natural world, can disconnect you from the earth's healing energies. Lastly, surrounding yourself with negativity, whether through toxic relationships, unsupportive environments, or excessive consumption of negative media, can significantly impact your spiritual vibration, pulling you away from a state of harmony and balance. ## What Is Vibrational Frequency? "Vibrational Frequency" is what we're currently calling the feeling of being closer to a strong spiritual state. When we're feeling very spiritual, we feel connected to our purpose in life. Things such as stress and exhaustion tend to make us feel less spiritual and more stuck. By raising your vibration, you give yourself and your body the freedom to heal and thrive. ### What Does It Mean To Raise Your Vibration? Raising your vibration means letting go of things that are holding you back from happiness, good health, and strong spirituality. What did you think of our everyday ways to raise spiritual vibrations by removing negative energy through positive energy activities? Will you give these a try? ![Spiritual Guides: 22 simple ways to raise your vibration by Plentiful Earth](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/22-Simple-Ways-To-Raise-Your-Positive-Vibrations-533x800.jpg "22SimpleWaysToRaiseYourPositiveVibrations Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [13 Toxic Activities That Lower Vibrational Frequency](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/what-lower-vibrational-frequency/) **Published:** February 4, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Feeling disconnected from your spiritual journey? Does your body and mind feel heavy? Wish it felt easier to work towards enlightenment? ## In This Guide: - [What Causes Lower Vibrations?](#h-what-causes-lower-vibrations) - [What's Lowering My Vibrational Frequency?](#h-what-s-lowering-my-vibrational-frequency) The best way to continue on your own powerful, [spiritual path](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/) is to make sure that your mind and body are healthy and thriving. That way, your body spends its energy on spiritual growth and happiness. ## What Causes Lower Vibrations? Various internal and external factors that negatively impact your emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being all lead to a lower vibration. The harder your body and mind work, the lower your vibration. The more stress your body has, the lower your vibrational frequency. While you work to [raise your vibrational frequency](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/raise-vibration/), be sure to avoid things that lower your frequency. ## What's Lowering My Vibrational Frequency? Here are 13 things that could contribute to a lower vibrational frequency: 1. **Negative Thinking**: Constantly indulging in negative thoughts about yourself, others, or situations can significantly lower your vibration. This is because the more negatively you think, the more stress you feel; stress keeps you from easily connecting to your Higher Self. 2. **Holding Onto Grudges**: Not forgiving past hurts and holding onto anger or resentment ties your energy to low vibrational emotions. 3. **Poor Diet**: Consuming foods that are heavily processed, high in sugar, or low in nutritional value can affect your physical health and, by extension, your vibrational frequency. Anything that makes your body work harder or forces your body to continuously heal, such as substance abuse, keeps your body farther from your spiritual path. 4. **Lack of Exercise**: Physical activity is not only good for the body but also for the spirit. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to stagnation of energy. 5. **Ignoring Self-Care**: Neglecting your own needs, whether it's not getting enough sleep, not engaging in activities that bring you joy, or neglecting your mental health, can lower your vibration. 6. **Toxic Relationships**: Spending time with people who drain your energy or who are constantly negative can affect your own vibrational frequency. 7. **Substance Abuse**: Overindulging in alcohol, drugs, or other substances as a means of escape can cloud your consciousness and lower your vibration. 8. **Overconsumption of Media**: Constant exposure to violent, negative, or fear-inducing media can impact your view of the world and your emotional state. 9. **Lack of Connection with Nature**: Spending too much time indoors or in urban settings without connecting with the natural world can disconnect you from the earth's high vibrational energy. 10. **Not Living Authentically**: Suppressing your true self, whether due to fear of judgment or trying to meet others' expectations, can lead to a disconnection from your higher self. 11. **Gossiping and Judging Others**: Engaging in negative talk about others not only harms them but also lowers your own vibrational energy. 12. **Materialism**: Overemphasis on material possessions and external success can lead to a lack of fulfillment and a disconnect from spiritual values. 13. **Fear-Based Thinking**: Allowing fear to dominate your thoughts and actions can prevent you from living fully and keep you in a low vibrational state. Improving these areas can help raise your vibrational frequency, promoting a sense of well-being, happiness, and spiritual connection. ![Spiritual Guides: 13 toxic activities that lower vibrational frequency by Plentiful Earth](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/13-Toxic-Activities-That-Lower-VibrationAl-Frequency--533x800.jpg "13ToxicActivitiesThatLowerVibrationAlFrequency Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [3 Powerful Steps To Manifest Your Dream Career: A Spiritual Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/manifest-dream-job/) **Published:** February 21, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Your career is more than just a job; it’s an extension of your soul’s purpose. By working with the universe, setting clear intentions, and embracing spiritual manifestation, you can align yourself with a career path that brings you joy, fulfillment, and abundance. So, if you've been seeing the [signs to get a new job](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/signs-for-new-job/), this guide is here to walk alongside you, helping you weave magic into your professional journey with ease and grace. ## **New Moon Career Manifestation Ritual** Manifesting your dream career begins with intention and timing. The New Moon offers a powerful opportunity to set your goals in motion, as it represents new beginnings and infinite possibilities. By [working with this lunar phase, you align yourself with natural cycles](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/) of growth and transformation. ## **1. Honor the New Moon’s Energy** The New Moon is a time of fresh beginnings, making it the perfect moment to plant seeds for your dream career. Find a peaceful space where you feel at ease, and allow yourself a few moments to ground your energy before beginning. ![A table with moon phases and candles and a journal on it for affirmations](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-6.jpg "image Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## **2. Create Your Career Altar** An altar is a [sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/) where you can focus your energy and keep your manifestations strong. It serves as a physical reminder of your career aspirations and provides a place for you to return to daily as you nurture your professional intentions. ![Sacred new moon altar with manifestation tools including a white candle, tiger's eye and green aventurine crystals, and intention papers, set against moonlit darkness](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-2-1.jpg "image 2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### **Build a Sacred Space** Your career altar is a sacred place where you can focus your intentions and call in opportunities. It’s a living energy field, reflecting your aspirations back to you. **What to Include** - Symbols of success (coins, a business card, or an affirmation stone) - Crystals like [tiger’s eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=manifest-dream-job) for confidence and green aventurine for prosperity - A candle to symbolize clarity and motivation ### **Tend to Your Altar’s Energy** Keep your altar space vibrant by regularly cleansing it with incense or sound vibrations. After this spell is over, charge your career altar by repeating your favorite career affirmations and gratitude offerings every time you pass it to keep your manifestation energy strong. ## **3. Use Intention Papers** [Writing your career desires down](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/unique-ways-to-use-sigils/) is a powerful manifestation tool that solidifies your goals and helps bring them into reality. Intention papers act as a bridge between your spiritual work and real-world outcomes, allowing you to release your dreams to the universe with confidence. ### **Write Your Desires Into Reality** Words carry immense power. When you write your intentions, be sure to phrase them as if they are already unfolding. For example: *“I am thriving in a fulfilling career that brings me joy and abundance.”* If you plan to burn your intention, be sure to write your intentions a safe spell paper or [petition paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=manifest-dream-job). ### **Infuse Your Intentions with Energy** Place your written intentions under a job crystal like citrine or [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=manifest-dream-job), hold them close to your heart, or meditate over them with deep visualization. Let yourself feel the emotions of success as if it’s already yours. ### **Release & Trust** How you dispose of your intention paper depends on the energy you want to create: - **Burn it** to release your desires into the universe. - **Bury it** in the earth to ground your intentions. - **Keep it** in a manifestation journal to track progress. ## **How To Keep Your Spell Going After The New Moon** Manifestation doesn’t end after one ritual; it’s a continuous process. By [working with the moon’s phases](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/), you can keep the energy flowing and ensure your career intentions remain aligned with universal guidance. ![Mystical moon phase diagram showing career manifestation cycle with new, waxing, full, and waning moons surrounded by spiritual career symbols in purple and silver](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-4.jpg "image 4 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### **Work with the Moon for Career Growth** **New Moon: Dream Big** Set fresh intentions and visualize your ideal career path. **Waxing Moon: Take Inspired Action** Make moves toward your goals—apply for jobs, network, or learn new skills. **Full Moon: Celebrate and Call in Opportunities** Express gratitude for what’s already manifesting and amplify your energy with rituals. **Waning Moon: Let Go and Realign** Release fears, limiting beliefs, and anything that no longer serves your career journey. Using a Moon Phase Calendar can help you stay in sync with the lunar cycles for maximum alignment. ## **Practice Daily Manifestation Practices** Consistency is key when it comes to manifestation. By incorporating small, daily habits that reinforce your career aspirations, you invite the energy of success into your everyday life. These [practices help keep your vibrations](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-fast-gratitude-practices/) high and your intentions strong. ![Person practicing morning manifestation ritual at desk with journal, affirmation cards, crystals, and candle in serene sunlit setting](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-5.jpg "image 5 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### **Start Your Day with Affirmations** Every morning, speak [powerful career affirmations](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/money-affirmation-list/) aloud: - *“I am attracting career opportunities effortlessly.”* - *“I am confident, capable, and aligned with my highest path.”* ### **Visualize Success** Close your eyes and imagine yourself thriving in your ideal career. Feel the excitement, the joy, and the sense of accomplishment as if it’s already happening. ### **Practice Daily Gratitude** Each day, jot down three career-related blessings. Shifting into [gratitude raises your vibration](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-fast-gratitude-practices/) and attracts more abundance. A Manifestation Journal is a wonderful tool to track your journey and keep your intentions strong. ## **Signs Your Manifestation is Taking Shape** As you work towards your dream career, the universe will send you subtle signs that your manifestation is unfolding. Recognizing these synchronicities can reassure you that you’re on the right path and encourage you to continue trusting the process. ### **The Universe Speaks in Synchronicities** Watch for meaningful coincidences, such as: - Seeing repeated angel numbers like 111 or [555](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/) - Receiving unexpected job leads - Encountering people who align with your career goals ### **Trusting the Process** Manifestation unfolds in divine timing. If things feel slow, revisit your mindset, realign your energy, and continue trusting the journey. ## **Weave Spirituality into Practical Career Steps** Manifestation works best when paired with intentional action. Combining [spiritual practices with strategic career](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/signs-for-new-job/) moves ensures that you are aligning yourself with both divine guidance and real-world opportunities. ### **Aligned Job Searching** - Apply with confidence and visualize positive outcomes. - Keep your resume on your altar to infuse it with your intention. ### **Networking with Purpose** - Enter networking events with an open heart and a set intention. - Carry lapis lazuli for clear communication and positive interactions. ### **Energetically Preparing for Interviews** - Meditate beforehand to calm nerves and center yourself. - Speak affirmations for confidence and clarity. - Carry a small talisman or crystal for extra support. - Try a [New Beginnings Ritual Kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/new-beginnings-ritual-kit?_pos=15&_sid=802403523&_ss=r&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=manifest-dream-job) to align your energy with abundance. Manifesting your dream career is a sacred dance between intention and inspired action. By aligning with the universe, practicing rituals, and taking meaningful steps, you open yourself to a world of possibilities. Trust that everything is unfolding for you in perfect divine timing; your dream career is already making its way to you. **Categories:** Spiritual Career Guidance --- ### [7 Hermetic Principles Explained: How To Manifest, Heal & Coexist Spiritually](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/7-hermetic-principles/) **Published:** August 18, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ever wonder how spells really work? Or why certain symbols seem to follow you through life? Questions like “Why do I keep attracting the same energy?” or “What does 'As above, so below' actually mean?” are all rooted in one timeless truth: the Universe runs on laws. Not laws you can see, but spiritual laws that shape our everyday experiences. These laws are known as the **7 Hermetic Principles**, and they’ve been guiding mystics, energy healers, and spiritual seekers for centuries. Once you understand these principles, you'll begin to see how manifestation, healing, connection, and even conflict flow from the same cosmic rhythm, no matter your spiritual background. ## What Are the 7 Hermetic Principles? - [1. The Hermetic Principle of Mentalism](#1-the-principle-of-mentalism-everything-begins-in-the-mind) - [2. The Hermetic Principle of Correspondence](#2-the-principle-of-correspondence-as-above-so-below) - [3. The Hermetic Principle of Vibration](#3-the-principle-of-vibration-everything-is-energy) - [4. The Hermetic Principle of Polarity](#4-the-principle-of-polarity-everything-has-a-mirror) - [5. The Hermetic Principle of Rhythm](#5-the-principle-of-rhythm-everything-moves-in-cycles) - [6. The Hermetic Principle of Cause and Effect](#6-the-principle-of-cause-and-effect-every-action-has-a-reaction) - [7. The Hermetic Principle of Gender](#7-the-principle-of-gender-creative-energy-has-two-expressions) - [Why These 7 Hermetic Principles Matter for Your Practice](#why-these-principles-matter-for-your-practice) The Hermetic Principles come from [**"The Kybalion"**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kybalion), a text published in 1908 by three initiates under the name of Hermes Trismegistus. These universal laws explain how energy, spirit, and matter interact. Think of them as a spiritual blueprint for how the Universe operates. Each principle helps us understand how to align our energy with higher truths, so we can manifest what we want, heal more deeply, and live with greater awareness. ### 1. The Hermetic Principle of Mentalism: Everything Begins in the Mind > "THE ALL is MIND; The Universe is Mental." [![a man in a suit and hat with smoke coming out of his eyes, a visualization of a 7 hermitic principals](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Mentalism.png "ThePrincipleofMentalism Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Mentalism.png)Everything in existence begins as a thought. Before you take an action, before a spell is cast or a prayer is answered, it begins in your mind. Your consciousness is part of the Universal Mind. When you visualize healing, speak affirmations, or focus your intent in ritual, you are working with the Mental Principle. This is why mindfulness and thought discipline matter. What you think creates vibrations. Those vibrations turn into reality. Coexisting with others begins with mental alignment. ### 2. The Hermetic Principle of Correspondence: As Above, So Below > "As above, so below; as below, so above." > > [![a building in the water with its reflection](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Correspondence_As_Above_So_Below-800x800.png "ThePrincipleofCorrespondenceAsAboveSoBelow Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Correspondence_As_Above_So_Below.png) This principle reminds us that what happens on one level of reality reflects on others. Your inner world mirrors your outer world. Your body is a small-scale version of the Universe. Just like solar systems orbit a center, so do atoms. Understanding Correspondence allows you to influence external events by working on your internal state. It's why energy healing, chakra work, and even journaling can shift your relationships and environment, a foundational idea in [Hermeticism](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hermeticism). ### 3. The Hermetic Principle of Vibration: Everything Is Energy > "Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates." > > [![a person walking on a path in front of a light beam](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Vibration_Everything_Is_Energy-800x800.png "ThePrincipleofVibrationEverythingIsEnergy Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Vibration_Everything_Is_Energy.png) Every object, emotion, and thought vibrates at a frequency. Low vibrations create stagnation, while high vibrations foster healing, attraction, and clarity. Whether you're using crystals, sound bowls, or herbs, you're interacting with vibration. This principle explains why tools like incense, music, or spoken mantras are so powerful. They literally shift your frequency. ### 4. The Hermetic Principle of Polarity: Everything Has an Opposite > "Everything is dual; everything has poles." > > [![a tree in a door](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Polarity_Everything_Has_an_Opposi-800x800.png "ThePrincipleofPolarityEverythingHasanOpposi Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Polarity_Everything_Has_an_Opposi.png) Dark and light. Masculine and feminine. Pain and joy. Each experience has an opposite, and both are part of the same truth. Recognizing both ends of a spectrum helps you move through spiritual challenges with more grace. If you feel overwhelmed, this principle reminds you that joy exists within that pain. It may be dormant, but it’s present. ### 5. The Hermetic Principle of Rhythm: Everything Moves in Cycles > "Everything flows, out and in." > > [![a group of circular objects in a line](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Rhythm_Everything_Moves_in_Cycles-800x800.png "ThePrincipleofRhythmEverythingMovesinCycles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Rhythm_Everything_Moves_in_Cycles.png) Just like the moon waxes and wanes, your life moves in rhythms. Energy rises, falls, and rises again. This principle helps you avoid burnout and spiritual frustration. Knowing this, you can better honor rest as sacred, not lazy. Rituals, moon phases, and seasons are all about rhythm. ### 6. The Hermetic Principle of Cause and Effect: Every Action Has a Reaction > "Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause." > > [![a black and white image of a ball balancing on a rectangular object](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Cause_and_Effect_Every_Action_Has-800x800.png "ThePrincipleofCauseandEffectEveryActionHas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The_Principle_of_Cause_and_Effect_Every_Action_Has.png) Nothing in your life is random. Everything you experience stems from a prior cause: a thought, belief, or action. When casting spells or setting intentions, remember: what you send out always returns. Understanding this builds spiritual accountability. You begin to ask: “What am I causing?” instead of “Why is this happening to me?” ### 7. The Hermetic Principle of Gender: Creative Energy Has Two Forces > "Gender is in everything; everything has masculine and feminine principles." This isn’t about biological gender; it’s about energy. Masculine energy initiates; feminine energy nurtures. Both are needed for manifestation and healing. When you feel stuck, ask if you're leaning too far into one energy. Are you always acting (masculine) without receiving (feminine)? Or vice versa? ### Why These 7 Hermetic Principles Matter for Your Practice These 7 Hermetic Principles are universal. They apply whether you're lighting a candle for peace or reciting a prayer to your ancestors. They don’t require a specific faith, but they do require awareness. For low-income spiritualists, these principles empower you to work with what you already have: your mind, your energy, and your awareness. Understanding them reduces the need for expensive tools by showing you how to amplify intention. Whether you're a New Moon Novice, Ritual Mama, or Late Bloomer Mystic, these truths are yours to explore. The more you align with them, the more powerful your [spiritual path](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/) becomes. **Next Step:** Try journaling which principle resonates most with your current life stage. Then begin to apply it this week, in small, sacred steps. Let the universe meet you halfway. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [The Universal Body Oil Recipe Base: The Most Versatile Body Oil Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/diy-base-body-oil-recipe/) **Published:** January 12, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Let’s be real: most of us want skin that feels good, smells good, and doesn’t need a 12-step routine or expensive ingredients. We also want self-care that feels meaningful, not complicated. That’s exactly why this guide exists. - [Why a Good Base Makes All the Difference In Body Oil Recipes](#why-a-good-base-makes-all-the-difference-in-body-oil-recipes) - [🌿 Universal & Nourishing DIY Body Oil Recipe Base](#🌿-universal-nourishing-diy-body-oil-recipe-base) - [✨ Why These Oils Work So Well Together](#✨-why-these-oils-work-so-well-together) - [🌼 Vitamin E: A Small Addition That Makes a Big Difference](#🌼-vitamin-e-a-small-addition-that-makes-a-big-difference) - [Why People Love Adding Vitamin E](#why-people-love-adding-vitamin-e) - [How Much Vitamin E to Use](#how-much-vitamin-e-to-use) - [🌸 Essential Oil Guidelines](#🌸-essential-oil-guidelines) - [🕯️ How to Use This Body Oil in Real Life](#🕯️-how-to-use-this-body-oil-in-real-life) This is one of those **body oil recipes** you can come back to again and again. Whether you’re making your very first DIY body oil or you’ve been blending oils for years, this base keeps things simple, nourishing, and flexible. ## Why a Good Base Makes All the Difference In Body Oil Recipes Not only do body oils help you smell amazing, but they also keep your skin from feeling tight, dry, or irritated, especially if you’re showering often, stressed out, or living in a dry climate. A good base oil is what helps keep moisture pressed against your skin, helping the oil sink in faster, softening rough spots, and giving essential oils something safe and supportive to work with. This base: - Soaks in without leaving you greasy. - Feels gentle enough for sensitive or easily irritated skin. - Uses oils that are easy to find and budget-friendly. - Creates a calm, neutral foundation for intention and ritual work. ## 🌿 Universal & Nourishing DIY Body Oil Recipe Base **Ingredients:** - **1 cup organic [jojoba oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-jojoba-carrier-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-base-body-oil-recipe)** - **1/2 cup organic grapeseed oil** - **1/2 cup organic [sweet almond oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-almond-sweet-carrier-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-base-body-oil-recipe)** - **1 tsp – 1 Tbsp vitamin E oil** - **18–25 drops [essential oils](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/essential-oils?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-base-body-oil-recipe)** (optional) - **16 oz. [glass amber bottle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/16oz-glass-amber-bottle-with-cap?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=diy-base-body-oil-recipe)** This recipe makes about **2 cups** of oil, enough to keep one bottle for yourself and still have room to experiment or share. ## ✨ Why These Oils Work So Well Together You don’t need dozens of oils to make a good **nourishing body oil recipe**. You just need the right balance of skin-friendly [carrier oils](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/carrier-oil-benefits/). **Jojoba Oil** This oil is a skin favorite for a reason. It feels like your skin’s natural oils, so it moisturizes deeply without clogging pores or feeling heavy. This is our favorite oil, technically a wax, in our body oil recipe. **Grapeseed Oil** Light, fast-absorbing, and perfect if you hate that slippery feeling. It keeps the blend feeling breathable and smooth. **Sweet Almond Oil** Soft, comforting, and a little protective. This is the oil that gives the blend that cozy, cared-for feeling, great for both skin and ritual use. Note: If you cannot use sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, olive oil, or liquid coconut oil. Together, these oils create a body oil that feels grounded but not heavy, nourishing but not overwhelming. ### 🌼 Vitamin E: A Small Addition That Makes a Big Difference [Vitamin E](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-e-for-skin-health) is one of the easiest ways to level up a DIY oil without making it complicated or expensive. It helps your skin stay soft longer, keeps oils fresher, and adds an extra layer of care. ### Why People Love Adding Vitamin E - Helps lock moisture into dry or sensitive skin. - Supports skin that’s been through stress, sun, or seasonal changes. - Extends the shelf life of your oil. - A little goes a long way (which matters on a budget). ### How Much Vitamin E to Use - **1 teaspoon** per 2 cups of oil for a lighter, shelf-stable oil. - **Up to 1 tablespoon** per 2 cups of body oil for a richer, deeply nourishing blend. It blends easily and won’t overpower your essential oils or intentions. ## 🌸 Essential Oil Guidelines You can absolutely use this body oil **unscented**, especially if you’re sensitive or just want something simple. If you do add essential oils: - Use **18 drops** for a soft, gentle scent. - Use up to **25 drops** if you want something a little stronger (but still skin-safe). For spiritual blends like chakra oils, essential oils should be chosen with intention, not just because they smell good, but because they support how you want to feel. Always choose skin-safe, high-quality essential oils for body oil recipes. ## 🕯️ How to Use This Body Oil in Real Life [![Hands holding dropper with body oil recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/oil-1-800x800.png "oil 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/oil-1.png) - After a shower, while your skin is still slightly damp, apply a few drops to your hands and apply all over your body.\* - Before ritual or meditation - During self-massage or moments of stress - As a daily reminder to slow down and care for yourself - As the base for custom spiritual blends You only need a few drops! this oil is meant to last. \*While this can be used on the face, I recommend that you avoid using it on face if you are prone to sensitive skin, as every face is different and reacts differently to carrier oils. I, personally, stick to my regular facial routine and save this blend for my body or quick anointing work. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Dowsing Rods: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use Them](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/dowsing-rods/) **Published:** September 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Dowsing rods are two bent rods, one held loosely in each hand, that swing together or apart in answer to a question or a place. People have walked fields with a rod for five hundred years, looking for ore, water, and answers. Here is what dowsing rods are, the kinds, what makes them move, what the tests found, what the churches said, and how to hold, calibrate, and question a pair step by step. **Content:** Dowsing rods are two bent rods, one held loosely in each hand, that swing together or apart in answer to a question or a place. They are also called divining rods, and the person holding them is a dowser, a diviner, or, in the American countryside, a water witch. People have walked fields with a rod for at least five hundred years looking for ore, water, lost things, and answers, and the practice is as alive in a modern witch's kit as it was in a German mine. ## What Are Dowsing Rods? Dowsing rods are hand-held tools for [dowsing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowsing), the practice of searching for something hidden by watching how a rod or a pendulum moves. The most common rods today are L-rods: two lengths of metal, each bent at a right angle into a short handle and a long arm. You hold a handle in each fist with the long arms pointing forward, and the arms are free to swing. When they cross, open, or turn, the dowser reads the movement as an answer. ### What Is Dowsing? Dowsing is a form of divination that uses the body's own small movements as the instrument. The rod does nothing by itself; it makes a movement too small to feel large enough to see. That is why practitioners keep dowsing rods for two kinds of work: searching a place, by walking it and watching where the rods respond, and asking questions, by standing still and reading the rods as yes and no. ### Kinds of Dowsing Rods: L-Rods, Y-Rods, Bobbers, and Pendulums | Tool | What it is | How it answers | Used for | |---|---|---|---| | L-rods | Two right-angle rods, one in each hand | The arms cross, open, or swing to one side | Walking a space, yes and no questions, energy work | | Y-rod | A forked branch or springy wire, held in both hands under tension | The tip dips down or kicks up | Traditional water witching | | Bobber | One long, flexible rod or wire with a weighted tip | The tip bobs or circles | Depth and counting questions in the field | | [Pendulum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendulum) | A weight on a chain or cord | Swings in a line or a circle | Seated yes and no work, charts, maps | L-rods took over in the twentieth century because the movement is big and easy to read, which also makes them the best rods to learn on. ### Why Copper Dowsing Rods? Copper is the traditional metal for modern rods. Practitioners choose it because it conducts electricity and heat well, which the lore extends to subtle energy, and because copper belongs to Venus in the old correspondences, the planet of receptivity. Brass and steel rods swing the same way. What matters more than the metal is the balance of the rod and the looseness of your grip. Copper does darken with handling; our guide to [cleaning and caring for copper](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-clean-copper/) covers how to keep rods bright or let them age. ## What Makes Dowsing Rods Move? Dowsing rods move because your hands move. The motion is called the [ideomotor effect](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ideomotor_phenomenon), a term coined by the physiologist [William Benjamin Carpenter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Benjamin_Carpenter) in 1852 for muscle movements a person makes without deciding to and without noticing. A long rod balanced on a loose pivot magnifies a tilt of the wrist too small to feel into a swing you can see from across a room. The same effect moves a pendulum and the [planchette on a spirit board](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/ouija-board/). Practitioners and skeptics agree on that much. They part ways on what the hands are responding to. The skeptic says expectation and small cues from the surroundings. The dowser says the body knows more than the thinking mind does, whether you call the source intuition, spirit, or the land, and the rods are how it speaks. You can work with the rods under either view. ### Do Dowsing Rods Really Work? As a tool for finding water or buried objects, dowsing has not beaten chance in controlled tests. The largest trial was run near Munich in 1987 and 1988 by the physicist [Hans-Dieter Betz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans-Dieter_Betz), who tested more than 500 dowsers and reported that a handful showed real skill; a later reanalysis of his data found the results matched chance. A 1990 test in Kassel, Germany, gave thirty dowsers three days to find water flowing in buried pipes, and none succeeded. Hydrologists point out that in many regions groundwater lies under most of the land, so a well dug almost anywhere will find some. As a tool for divination and self-knowledge, that is a different question, and the one most people buying rods today are asking. The rods reliably show you what your body is already leaning toward. Practitioners use that for decisions, for intuition training, and for ritual, and they judge the practice by whether the answers prove useful over time. Keep a record and judge your own. ### What Does the Bible Say About Dowsing, and Is It Witchcraft? The Bible does not name dowsing rods. Critics of the practice cite Hosea 4:12, which speaks of a people who consult a wooden idol and are answered by a staff, and the ban on divination in Deuteronomy 18. Defenders point to Moses striking the rock for water. [Martin Luther](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther) listed the rod among practices that break the first commandment in 1518, and some churches still teach against it, while rural congregations in Europe and America have used water witches for centuries without seeing a conflict. It is a question for your own faith and conscience. Dowsing is divination, and divination is part of witchcraft for many witches, but it is not only witchcraft. Farmers, well drillers, miners, and soldiers have all dowsed with no spiritual framing at all. You do not need to be a witch to use rods, and using them does not make you one. ## The History of Dowsing Rods Dowsing as we know it comes out of the mines of sixteenth-century Germany. [Sebastian Münster's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebastian_M%C3%BCnster) *Cosmographia* of 1550 shows a miner walking with a forked rod, and [Georgius Agricola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgius_Agricola) described the practice in [De re metallica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_re_metallica) in 1556 while doubting that it worked. German miners carried the rod to England, and by the 1600s it had moved from ore to water. In 1692 a French peasant, [Jacques Aymar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Aymar-Vernay), became famous for tracking murderers from Lyon with a rod, and the argument over whether dowsing was a natural skill, a fraud, or the devil's work has not stopped since. ### Water Witching Water witching is the American name for dowsing for a well. The classic tool is a forked branch, often [witch hazel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch-hazel), whose name comes from an Old English word for pliant rather than from witches. The dowser grips the two forks palms up, walks the land, and marks where the tip dips. Water witches are still hired in farm country today. ### Ley Lines and Modern Dowsing In 1921 [Alfred Watkins](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Watkins) proposed that ancient sites in Britain fall along straight tracks he called [ley lines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ley_line). Later writers reimagined the lines as currents of earth energy, and dowsers took up L-rods to trace them. That is the root of most modern spiritual dowsing: walking a stone circle, a garden, or a house to find where the energy runs, gathers, or sticks. During the [Vietnam War](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War) some United States Marines even tried bent wire rods to search for tunnels. Today rods also appear in ghost hunting, where investigators ask questions aloud and read the rods for yes and no. ## How to Use Dowsing Rods To use dowsing rods, hold one in each hand with a loose grip, set your yes and no signals, and ask one clear question at a time. Plan on twenty minutes for a first session, in a room or yard where you will not be interrupted. 1. **Settle first.** Stand with your feet hip width apart and take five slow breaths. Rods held by a tense or hurried person swing at random. 2. **Hold the rods.** Close each fist around a handle, thumbs resting on top of your fingers and not on the rod. On rods with sleeve handles, hold the sleeve and let the rod turn inside it; on plain rods, keep your grip loose enough for the rod to turn in your hand. Tuck your elbows against your sides and raise your forearms until they are level with the floor. 3. **Find the ready position.** Point both long arms straight ahead, about nine to twelve inches apart, the width of your shoulders. Tip the ends down a finger's width below level. This slight downward tilt keeps the rods steady; held dead level or tipped up, they will swing on their own. 4. **Set your signals.** Say aloud, "Show me yes," and wait. For most people the rods cross. Return to ready, then say, "Show me no." For most people the rods swing apart. Yours may differ. Whatever you get, that is your code, and you should check it at the start of every session. 5. **Test with questions you know.** Ask, "Is my name," and your name, then a wrong name. Ask whether it is a day of the week that it is not. Keep going until yes and no come clearly and correctly. 6. **Ask one clear question.** Questions need a yes or no answer and a single subject. "Is the north corner the best place for my altar?" works. "Where should everything go?" does not. 7. **Or walk a search.** To search a space, name what you are looking for aloud, then walk slowly in straight passes about an arm's length apart. When the rods cross or swing, stop, mark the spot with a coin or a stone, and approach it again from another side to see whether the rods answer in the same place. 8. **Close and record.** Thank whatever you worked with, lower the rods, and write down the date, the questions, the answers, and later, how they turned out. A page in your [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) or [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) is the right home for it. ### What to Ask Dowsing Rods - **Choices.** "Is this the right week to plant the garden?" One choice per question. - **Places.** Where in the house to set an altar, a bed, or a desk. - **Lost things.** Walk the rooms asking the rods to point toward your keys, then follow the swing. - **Energy in a space.** Walk a room after an argument or before a cleansing to find where it feels heavy, then cleanse that spot; our guide to [creating sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/) and the [white light decluttering ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/white-light-decluttering-ritual/) show how. - **Spirit communication.** Many practitioners bring rods to an ancestor altar or a [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/) at Samhain and ask yes and no questions aloud. Open with a greeting and close with a goodbye, as you would with a spirit board. - **Tarot and crystals.** Lay out three cards or three stones and ask the rods which one to work with today; our [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) guide will help you read the card they pick. Leave three kinds of questions alone: health questions, which belong to a doctor; questions about another person's private business; and any question whose answer you would bet money or safety on. ### When the Rods Will Not Behave - **The rods do not move at all.** On plain rods, your grip is too tight. On sleeved rods, check that your thumb or a finger is not touching the rod above the sleeve. - **The rods swing wildly.** The tips are level or tilted up, or you are walking too fast. Tip them down a finger's width and slow to half your normal pace. - **The rods drift outdoors.** Wind moves a light rod. Stand with your back to the breeze or work on a still day. - **Yes and no keep changing.** You are tired, distracted, or asking about something you are anxious over. Stop, and come back tomorrow. - **You catch yourself steering.** Look past the rods at the floor a few feet ahead, not at the rods themselves. ### How to Make Dowsing Rods You can make a practice pair from two wire coat hangers. Cut each hanger at the middle of the bottom bar and just below the hook on one side, which leaves a long piece with one bend in it. Straighten it, then bend it into an L with a five inch handle and a twelve inch arm. Slide each handle into an empty pen barrel or a drinking straw so the rod turns freely. File or tape the cut ends, which are sharp. Homemade rods work; copper rods are better balanced, smoother on the pivot, and made to last. ### Two Safety Rules Rods are not a substitute for a survey. In the United States, call 811 before you dig anywhere, so that [buried utility lines](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utility_location) are marked by the people who own them, and hire a licensed driller or a hydrogeologist before you pay for a well. And watch your step: a dowser looking at rods is not looking at the ground. ## How to Cleanse and Care for Dowsing Rods Cleanse new rods before first use and whenever a session leaves them feeling muddled. - **Smoke.** Pass them through incense, rosemary, or [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/) smoke. - **Sound.** Ring a bell or a singing bowl over them. - **Moonlight.** Leave them on a dry windowsill overnight at the full moon. - **Breath and hands.** Hold them between your palms and state what they are for. Skip salt and water for copper rods. Damp salt pits copper, and water speeds the tarnish. Store the rods flat or hanging, in their bag, so the long arms stay straight; a bent arm swings crooked. Wipe them with a soft dry cloth after use. When they darken, our [copper care guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/how-to-clean-copper/) shows how to bring back the shine without scratching them. ## Where to Find Dowsing Rods We carry two pairs of copper L-rods. Both are made the same way: a thin copper rod runs through a copper sleeve that forms the handle, held on by a small ball at the end. You hold the sleeve and the rod turns freely inside it, so the rods swing without any help from your grip. The [12 inch copper dowsing rods](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-dowsing-rods-set-of-2-12-inch?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods) have 4 3/4 inch handles and come with a storage bag; the longer arm gives a slow, wide swing that is easy to read outdoors. The [9 1/4 inch copper dowsing rod set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/copper-dowsing-rod-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods) has 4 1/2 inch handles, and the shorter arm suits indoor work and small hands. For seated yes and no work, see our [pendulums](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods), and for the other ways of seeing, [crystal balls](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystal-balls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods), [scrying mirrors](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/scrying-mirrors?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods), and [spirit boards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spirit-boards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods); our guide to [how to use a crystal ball](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) covers scrying. Everything for intuition is gathered in [divination tools](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/divination-psychic-abilities?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dowsing-rods). ## Dowsing Rods FAQ ### What are dowsing rods? Dowsing rods, also called divining rods, are hand-held rods used to search for hidden things or to answer yes and no questions. The most common kind are L-rods: two right-angle rods, one held loosely in each hand, that cross, open, or swing in response. ### What causes dowsing rods to move? Your hands do, through the ideomotor effect: small muscle movements you make without deciding to and without noticing. The long arm of the rod magnifies a tiny tilt of the wrist into a visible swing. ### Do dowsing rods really work? In controlled tests, dowsers have not found water or buried objects better than chance. As a divination tool, the rods reliably show what your body is already leaning toward, and practitioners judge them by whether the answers prove useful over time. ### How do you use dowsing rods? Hold one rod loosely in each fist with your forearms level and the tips tilted slightly down. Ask the rods to show you yes, then no, test with questions you know the answers to, and then ask one clear yes or no question at a time. ### What do crossed dowsing rods indicate? For most people crossed rods are yes, or "here" when walking a search, and rods swinging apart are no. Signals differ from person to person, so set yours at the start of every session. ### Why are dowsing rods made of copper? Copper is the traditional choice because it is an excellent conductor and belongs to Venus in the old correspondences. Brass and steel rods swing the same way; balance and a loose grip matter more than the metal. ### What is the difference between L-rods and a Y-rod? L-rods are two separate right-angle rods that swing sideways. A Y-rod is a single forked branch or wire held under tension in both hands, and its tip dips down. Y-rods are the traditional water witching tool; L-rods are easier to learn. ### What is water witching? Water witching is the American name for dowsing for a place to dig a well, traditionally with a forked branch of witch hazel, willow, or peach. The dowser walks the land and marks where the tip of the branch dips. ### What does the Bible say about dowsing? The Bible does not name dowsing rods. Critics cite Hosea 4:12 and the ban on divination in Deuteronomy 18, and Martin Luther condemned the rod in 1518, while many rural churchgoers have used water witches without seeing a conflict. It is a question for your own faith. ### Is dowsing a form of witchcraft? Dowsing is a form of divination, which many witches practice, but farmers, miners, and well drillers have dowsed for centuries with no spiritual framing. You do not have to be a witch to use rods. ### Can dowsing rods find ghosts? Paranormal investigators use rods to ask spirits yes and no questions, reading crossed rods as yes. The rods move by the same ideomotor effect either way, so treat a session as a conversation to record and reflect on, not as proof. ### Can I make my own dowsing rods? Yes. Two wire coat hangers, each bent into an L with a five inch handle and a twelve inch arm, make a working practice pair. Slide the handles into pen barrels or straws so they turn freely, and cover the sharp cut ends. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [8 Ways to Use Bay Leaves in Magick](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-bay-leaves-spells/) **Published:** November 5, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Quick, powerful spells should be a major part of any Witch’s toolkit. One of our favorite herbs for fast spells is bay laurel! Known to us as the Wishing Leaf, the bay leaf is an incredible herb for manifesting spells. Check out our full Materia Magicka on [the Magickal Properties of Bay Laurel!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-bay-leaves/) We most know this plant as being the prosperity plant and the wishing plant. Bay leaf wishing magick is a popular phrase! But we know you have one question: how do you use bay leaves in spells? Well, hold on tight, we’re going to give you the top 10 uses for bay leaf in spells! As with all spells, be sure to cast them in a sacred space and within a [protective circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/). ## 8 Quick Bay Leaf Spells 1. **Prosperity:** Write “prosperity” on a [bay leaf](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bay-leaves-whole-laurus-nobilis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-bay-leaves-spells) in gold ink. Burn the bay leaf. 2. **Protection:** Burn bay leaves in addition to sage during a sacred space cleansing. 3. **Make Wishes Come True:** Hold a bay laurel leaf and channel your want into the leaf. Burn the leaf. 4. **Spirit Exorcism:** Burn bay leaves when driving out harmful, unwanted energies. 5. **Psychic Development:** Increase astral projection and psychic dreams by adding the leaves to your pillowcase. 6. **Success:** Carry or decorate yourself in these laurels, just like the Ancient Romans did after winning battles. 7. **Amplifies Healing:** Wear bay laurel when performing healings of any kind to make your healing work faster and stronger. 8. **Ease Stress:** Crush bay leaves with a [mortar and pestle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mortar-pestles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-bay-leaves-spells) and sprinkle the powder on a [charcoal tablet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/three-kings-charcoal-tablets?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ways-use-bay-leaves-spells) for a calming incense when the day feels heavy. ### Burning Bay Leaves Safely Dried bay leaves catch fast and curl as they burn. Light one over a fireproof dish, [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/), or abalone shell, hold it with tongs or tweezers rather than your fingers, and drop it into the dish the moment it flares. Burn one leaf at a time, open a window, keep the dish away from curtains and paper, and never leave it burning unattended. Keep a cup of water beside the dish, skip the burning around anyone with asthma or a smoke sensitivity, and make sure every leaf is fully out and cold before it goes in the trash. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [How To Use A Pendulum For Yes Or No Questions](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/pendulum-yes-no-tutorial/) **Published:** April 9, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Curious about pendulum divination? Want to learn how to use a pendulum? Whether you’ve spotted a shimmering quartz pendulum in your favorite metaphysical shop or just discovered this ancient tool, pendulums are one of the simplest and most affordable ways to tap into your intuition. - [Step 1: Hold Your Pendulum Like This](#step-1-hold-your-pendulum-like-this) - [Step 2: Charge Your Pendulum](#step-2-charge-your-pendulum) - [Step 3: Calibrate Your Pendulum](#step-3-calibrate-your-pendulum) - [Step 4: Ask Your Yes or No Questions](#step-4-ask-your-yes-or-no-questions) - [Best Question Types For Pendulum Divination](#best-question-types-for-pendulum-divination) - [🔮 General Yes/No Pendulum Questions](#🔮-general-yes-no-pendulum-questions) - [💕 Love & Relationship Questions To Ask Your Pendulum](#💕-love-relationship-questions) - [💸 Money & Abundance Yes/No Questions](#💸-money-abundance-questions) - [🌕 Spiritual Path Questions](#🌕-spiritual-path-questions) - [FAQ: How To Use A Pendulum](#faq-using-a-pendulum-for-divination) - [Ready to Try Pendulum Divination?](#ready-to-try-pendulum-divination) With just a few minutes of practice, you can use a pendulum to: - ✅ Get clear yes or no answers to your questions - ✅ Locate lost objects - ✅ Check chakra energy flow and detect blockages - ✅ Choose the right foods, rituals, or spells for your well-being And the best part? You don’t need psychic powers or a specific spiritual background; **anyone can use a pendulum**. A pendulum is dowsing done sitting down, and if you want to try it on your feet, our [guide to dowsing rods](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/dowsing-rods/) shows how. 👉 Don’t have one yet? [Shop pendulums here](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pendulum-yes-no-tutorial) to begin your journey. ## Step 1: Hold Your Pendulum Like This Hold your pendulum in your **dominant hand**. This hand is naturally stronger and helps prevent accidental movements. Drape the chain over your index or middle finger, and steady it by holding the bead or clasp between your thumb and finger. [![a hand holding a crystal necklace, learning how to use a pendulum](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pendulum-800x800.png "pendulum Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pendulum.png)The key: Allow the pendulum to hang freely, draped over at least 1 finger. Directly pinching the pendulum creates inaccurate movements. ## Step 2: Charge Your Pendulum Like crystals, pendulums work best when they’re energetically connected to you. To charge it: 1. Take a few deep breaths. 2. Visualize your body glowing with white, silver, or violet light. 3. Imagine that light flowing from your head → through your arm → into the pendulum. This step cleanses your tool and aligns it with your Higher Self or [Higher Consciousness](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_consciousness). ## Step 3: Calibrate Your Pendulum Before asking questions, you need to know how your pendulum shows “yes” and “no.” - Ask simple questions you already know the answer to, such as: - “Is my name \[Your Name\]?” - “Am I sitting down?” - Watch the swing: it may move forward/backward, side to side, or in circles. Note which movement means **yes** and which means **no** for this session. (Pro Tip: Your pendulum’s signals can shift between sessions, so always calibrate first.) ## Step 4: Ask Your Yes or No Questions Now you’re ready! Ask your pendulum a clear yes/no question and observe the movement. Always thank your pendulum and pause between questions. 💡 The more you practice, the stronger your connection becomes. ## Best Question Types For Pendulum Divination Pendulums work best with yes or no questions. Here are some great example questions to get you started! ### 🔮 General Yes/No Pendulum Questions - Is now a good time for me to meditate? - Should I cleanse my energy today? - Is my aura balanced? - Do I need more rest? - Is there a message for me from my guides? ### 💕 Love & Relationship Questions To Ask Your Pendulum - Is this person aligned with my highest good? - Am I ready to welcome love into my life? - Does this relationship serve my spiritual growth? - Should I open my heart more? - Is it time to let go of this relationship? ### 💸 Money & Abundance Yes/No Questions - Will this purchase bring me joy and abundance? - Is this job aligned with my purpose? - Should I save more this month? - Is my energy aligned with financial abundance? - Will this investment support my goals? ### 🌕 Spiritual Path Questions - Am I on the right spiritual path? - Is it time to learn a new spiritual practice? - Will working with this crystal benefit me? - Should I perform a cleansing ritual today? - Is this moon phase right for manifestation? ## FAQ: How To Use A Pendulum **Do I need to be psychic to use a pendulum?** No. Pendulums work with your subconscious and energy field, making them accessible for beginners and seasoned spiritualists alike. **Can I use any object as a pendulum?** Yes, though crystal pendulums are most common. You can even use a necklace with a weighted pendant. **How often should I cleanse my pendulum?** Regularly, especially after heavy use. Try smoke cleansing, moonlight charging, or sound healing. ## Ready to Try Pendulum Divination? Whether you’re a **New Moon Novice** seeking your first spiritual tool or a **Seasoned Seer** looking for a trusted divination method, pendulums are budget-friendly, powerful, and deeply personal. ✨ [Shop Pendulums Now](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pendulum-yes-no-tutorial) and start getting clear answers today! ![An image for sharing on Pinterest. This image has the title of the article plus a woman holding a purple pendulum.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-to-use-a-pendulum-533x800.jpg "howtouseapendulum Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") A pendulum also pairs well with a mirror or crystal ball; our guide to [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) shows how to confirm a yes-or-no reading that way. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Moss Agate Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep moss agate for growth. The gardener’s stone is carried for a good harvest, steady money, fresh starts, and patience. Here is what it is, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, how to cleanse and charge it, and how to tell it from tree agate. **Content:** Practitioners keep moss agate for growth, and its spiritual meaning comes straight from how it looks: a clear or milky stone with green, branching inclusions that look like moss, fern, or a tiny forest sealed inside glass. In crystal lore it is the gardener's stone, carried for a good harvest, money that grows slowly and stays, new beginnings, and the patience to let things grow at their own pace. It is a chalcedony rather than a true agate, it sits at 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and it is one of the least expensive stones you can start a collection with. ## What Is Moss Agate? Moss agate is a form of [chalcedony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcedony), which is quartz made of crystals too small to see, with green mineral inclusions that branch through a clear or milky white base. The "moss" is not moss. There is no plant matter in the stone at all. The green threads are [dendrites](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrite_%28crystal%29), branching mineral growths, mainly oxides of manganese and iron, that crept into cracks in the silica as it formed from weathered volcanic rock. It is also not a true agate. [Agate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agate) is defined by its concentric bands, and [moss agate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_agate) has none, so gemologists file it as an included chalcedony that kept a name it earned centuries ago. Most of the moss agate sold today comes from India, with more from Brazil, Uruguay, central Europe, and the western United States. ### Moss Agate Colors: Green, Red, and Blue Green is the classic color, and it ranges from pale celery to deep forest depending on how dense the inclusions are. Red moss agate has rust to brick colored inclusions instead, where iron took a different oxidation state as the stone formed, and it carries the same lore with a little more fire in it. Blue moss agate is mostly a trade name. Almost all of it is dyed chalcedony, so if the blue matters to you, ask the seller whether it is natural before you buy. ### Moss Agate vs Tree Agate vs Dendritic Agate These three are the same family, chalcedony with dendrites, and the difference is the base color and how the inclusions sit: | Stone | Base | Inclusions | How it looks | |---|---|---|---| | Moss agate | Translucent, clear to milky | Green filaments throughout the stone, at many depths | A forest floor under glass | | Tree agate | Opaque white | Green dendrites that branch like ferns or bare trees on the surface | A white stone painted with green trees | | Dendritic agate | Translucent, clear to grey | Dark brown or black dendrites | A landscape drawn in ink | In practice the three are used for the same things: growth, grounding, and steady abundance. If you like the green but want an opaque stone that photographs like a painting, [tree agate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-agate-tree-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate) is the one. If you want a stone that looks like a winter hillside, look at [dendritic agate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/agate-dendritic-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate). ## Moss Agate Spiritual Meaning Moss agate's spiritual meaning is growth in every sense: gardens, money, friendships, and the slow personal kind that does not show until one day it does. It is the stone of the gardener, the farmer, and anyone starting something that will take a season to show results. The lore is old. In *Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic*, [Scott Cunningham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cunningham) lists moss agate for gardening, riches, happiness, long life, and friends, and gives it the Moon as its planet, Earth as its element, and receptive energy. He records the older European farm charm behind that list: agates tied to the horns of oxen and hung in orchards so the harvest would come in full. Moss agate, with its little green forest inside, became the one gardeners kept. The newer meanings grew from the older ones. New beginnings, because a seed is a beginning. Patience, because moss grows slowly and grows anywhere, on stone, bark, or a north facing wall, and keeps going through winters that kill showier plants. Grounding and emotional steadiness, because holding a stone that looks like a quiet forest tends to slow the breath. ### What Moss Agate Is Good For - **Gardens and houseplants.** The original use, and still the best one. Bury a tumbled stone in a pot or a bed. - **Money that grows slowly.** Savings, a new business, a first year of freelancing. It is the stone for steady growth, not windfalls. - **Fresh starts.** A new home, a new job, a new relationship, which is why it turns up in engagement rings. - **Emotional steadiness.** As a worry stone it is a good one to hold when your mind is running. - **Friendship.** Cunningham's list includes friends, and it is a good gift for that reason. - **Nature connection.** It is the working stone of the [green witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/#green) and a favorite of the [crystal witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/#crystal), because it looks like the living world it stands for. ## Moss Agate Properties and Correspondences | Property | Moss agate | |---|---| | Mineral | Chalcedony (silicon dioxide) with dendritic inclusions of manganese and iron oxides | | Hardness | 6.5 to 7 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale) | | Color | Green inclusions in a clear to milky base; red moss agate has rust colored inclusions | | Element | Earth | | Planet | Moon | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Heart, with the root for grounding | | Zodiac | Virgo, and often Gemini | | Birthstone | Not on the modern birthstone list | | Deities | Earth and harvest deities: Gaia, Demeter, Ceres | | Keywords | Growth, abundance, grounding, patience, new beginnings, friendship | ### Moss Agate Chakra Moss agate works with the heart chakra, [Anahata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata), the center of balance, compassion, and connection in yogic tradition. Green stones are the heart's stones almost everywhere in crystal work, and moss agate's steady, unglamorous green makes it a good one to lie down with over the sternum for a few minutes of quiet. Many practitioners also use it at the root chakra, at the base of the spine, when they want grounding more than opening. ### Moss Agate Zodiac Signs Virgo is the sign most often given to moss agate: an earth sign, the gardener of the zodiac, patient with detail and slow results. Gemini is the other common pairing, on the idea that the stone steadies a restless mind. That said, moss agate is not an official birthstone for any month, and no sign is barred from wearing it. If you are a Leo who keeps a vegetable patch, it is your stone too. ## How to Use Moss Agate The best moss agate uses are the plain ones, and they all come back to growth: 1. **In the garden or a plant pot.** Push a tumbled stone into the soil of a plant you want to thrive, or bury one at each corner of a bed when you plant in spring. Dig it up at harvest, rinse it, and thank it. 2. **In a money jar.** Put a moss agate, a coin, and a pinch of basil in a small green jar or bag, seal it, and keep it where you handle your money. Basil and moss agate share the same steady abundance lore. 3. **As a worry stone.** Hold it in your non dominant hand, run your thumb over the hollow, and take three slow breaths before you decide anything. That is the whole practice. 4. **On the wrist.** A bead bracelet on the left wrist, the receiving side in most crystal traditions, keeps the stone against the pulse all day. 5. **On the heart in meditation.** Lie down, rest the stone on your sternum, and breathe into it for five minutes. 6. **On the desk of a new venture.** A new business, a new job, the first month of a savings plan. Keep the stone where you see it while the thing is still small. 7. **In a ring.** See the next section. ### Moss Agate Engagement Ring Meaning A moss agate engagement ring is chosen for growth, new beginnings, and a promise that expects to be tended, which is why it has become one of the most searched alternative engagement stones. Every stone is different, since the inclusions never repeat, and that one of a kind quality is part of the meaning for a lot of couples. Is it durable enough? Mostly. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, moss agate is harder than glass and fine for daily wear, but it is a long way below sapphire (9) and diamond (10). Take it off for gardening, the gym, and dishes, keep it out of the jewelry box tumble with harder stones, and clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush rather than an ultrasonic cleaner, which can stress a stone with inclusions. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Moss Agate Moss agate is a quiet stone and pairs easily. The classic partners are: - **[Green aventurine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/green-aventurine-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate)** for luck and opportunity, the stone that opens the door where moss agate builds the house. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify anything you set with it. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** when the growth you want is in a relationship. - **Black tourmaline** when you want grounding and protection at the same time. - **Citrine or [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/)** when the goal is money and you want some fire under the patience. - **Tree agate** for a matched pair of growth stones on an altar. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** for calm while the growth happens. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** when you need heavier grounding than moss agate gives; moss agate is the gentle choice when hematite is too much. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the winter side of the year, moss agate for the spring. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Moss Agate Moss agate is one of the easiest stones to care for, because it is hard, not porous, and not water soluble. Cleanse it by: - **Running water.** Hold it under a cool tap for a minute, or rinse it in a stream. This is the method it likes best. - **Soil.** Bury it in a plant pot or the garden overnight. For the gardener's stone, this is both a cleanse and a charge. - **Moonlight.** Leave it on a windowsill through the full moon. The Moon is its planet. - **Sound.** A bell, a singing bowl, or a few claps over it if you are in a hurry. Charge it by setting it in the soil of a healthy plant for a day, or on a windowsill under the full moon, and hold it while you say what you want it to grow. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods if you want more. Skip long salt water soaks. They will not ruin the stone, but salt can dull a polished surface over time, and moss agate has better options. ### Can Moss Agate Go in Water? Yes. Moss agate can go in water safely, including a rinse, a short soak, or a bath. The one caution is temperature: do not drop a cold stone into hot water or the reverse, because any stone with inclusions can crack under a sudden change. ## How to Tell if Moss Agate Is Real Real moss agate is rarely faked, because the natural stone is cheap and the fakes are not worth making, but glass imitations exist. Three checks: 1. **Look for depth.** Real inclusions branch at many different depths inside the stone. Painted or glass "moss" sits at one level and looks flat when you tilt it. 2. **Look for bubbles.** Round bubbles mean glass. Chalcedony has none. 3. **Test the hardness.** Moss agate scratches glass and a steel knife blade will not scratch it. Do this on the back of a tumbled stone, not on a ring. A stone that is warm to the touch on first contact and gets warm quickly in your hand is more likely glass. Real chalcedony feels cool and holds the cool for a moment. ## Moss Agate Care Moss agate needs very little. Keep it apart from harder stones such as topaz, sapphire, and diamond so they do not scratch it. Wash it in warm soapy water. Sunlight will not fade it the way it fades amethyst or rose quartz, because the color is mineral rather than a light sensitive trace, but there is no reason to leave it in a hot window for weeks either. Tumbled stones and worry stones can be carried in a pocket for years. ## Where to Find Moss Agate Moss agate is inexpensive. A tumbled stone or a [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moss-agate-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate) costs a few dollars, a [bead bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moss-agate-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate) not much more, and even carved pieces such as a pair of [moss agate mushrooms](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-mushroom-moss-agate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate) stay well under the price of a single faceted gem. The only expensive moss agate is a cut stone in a gold ring, and there you are paying for the setting. Everything we carry is in our [moss agate collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moss-agate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate), alongside the other [green crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moss-agate). ## Moss Agate FAQ ### What is moss agate good for? Moss agate is good for growth of every kind: gardens and houseplants, savings and new businesses, new beginnings, friendship, and emotional steadiness. It is the traditional gardener's stone and a good worry stone. ### What is the spiritual meaning of moss agate? Moss agate's spiritual meaning is growth, abundance, and grounding. Older European farm lore used agate as a harvest charm, and Scott Cunningham lists moss agate for gardening, riches, happiness, long life, and friends, under the Moon and the element of Earth. ### What signs should wear moss agate? Virgo is the sign most often paired with moss agate, with Gemini a common second. It is not a birthstone for any month, and any sign can wear it. It suits anyone who gardens, saves, or is starting something slow. ### What chakra is moss agate? Moss agate is a heart chakra stone, and it is also used at the root chakra for grounding. ### How do you charge moss agate? Set it in the soil of a healthy plant for a day, or leave it on a windowsill under the full moon, and hold it while you say what you want it to grow. Both fit the stone's lore: Earth is its element and the Moon is its planet. ### Can moss agate go in water? Yes. Moss agate is hard and not water soluble, so a rinse, a soak, or a bath is safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can crack any stone with inclusions. ### Is moss agate OK for daily wear? Yes, with care. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it is harder than glass and fine for everyday rings and bracelets, but it is softer than sapphire or diamond, so take it off for gardening, the gym, and dishes, and store it away from harder stones. ### What pairs well with moss agate? Green aventurine for luck, clear quartz to amplify, rose quartz for relationships, black tourmaline for grounding and protection, citrine or pyrite for money, and tree agate as a matched growth stone. ### What is the difference between moss agate and tree agate? Moss agate is translucent with green filaments spread through the stone at many depths. Tree agate is opaque white with green dendrites that branch on the surface like ferns or bare trees. Both are chalcedony with dendrites and both are used for growth and grounding. ### Is moss agate a real agate? No. True agate is defined by its concentric bands, and moss agate has none. It is an included chalcedony that kept the agate name from long use. ### How hard is moss agate on the Mohs scale? Moss agate is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, the same as other chalcedony. It scratches glass and resists a steel blade. ### What does a moss agate engagement ring mean? A moss agate engagement ring is chosen for growth, new beginnings, and a promise that will be tended rather than one that is already finished. Because no two stones have the same inclusions, each ring is one of a kind. ### Is moss agate expensive? No. Tumbled stones and worry stones cost a few dollars and bead bracelets not much more. The cost of a moss agate ring is mostly the metal and the setting. ### What does red moss agate mean? Red moss agate carries the same growth and grounding lore as green moss agate with more drive in it. Its rust colored inclusions come from iron in a different oxidation state, and practitioners reach for it when a project needs energy as well as patience. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Lapis Lazuli Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep lapis lazuli for truth, wisdom, and royalty. The deep blue stone with gold flecks was carried by pharaohs, ground into the most expensive paint in Europe, and named in the Bible. Here is what it is, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, how to cleanse it, and how to tell real lapis from dyed howlite. **Content:** Practitioners keep lapis lazuli for truth, wisdom, and royalty. It is the deep blue stone flecked with gold that pharaohs were buried in, that Sumerian kings wrote into their oldest poem, and that Renaissance painters ground into a paint worth its weight in gold. In crystal lore it is the stone of the throat and the third eye: honest speech, clear thinking, and the kind of inner sight that older traditions called wisdom. It is soft, it is old, and it is one of the few stones whose reputation was already six thousand years deep before anyone called it a crystal. ## What Is Lapis Lazuli? Lapis lazuli is a rock, not a single mineral, and that is why no two pieces look the same. Its blue comes from [lazurite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazurite), which makes up roughly a third of a good piece. The white veins and patches are calcite, and the gold flecks are [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/), the same "fool's gold" sold as a stone in its own right. The three grew together under heat and pressure where limestone met molten rock, which is why [lapis lazuli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapis_lazuli) is classed as a metamorphic rock. The name is half Latin and half Persian. *Lapis* is Latin for stone, and *lazuli* comes from *lāžward*, the Persian word for the gem and for the place it was mined. That Persian word traveled into Spanish and Portuguese as *azul* and into English as *azure*, so every time you call a sky azure you are naming this stone. Lapis is soft compared with most crystals, about 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, which matters for how you clean and store it. It is opaque, never see-through, and a real piece is cool and heavy in the hand. ### How to Pronounce Lapis Lazuli Say LAP-iss LAZ-oo-lee. Some people say LAZ-yoo-lye for the second word, and both are accepted. Most practitioners shorten it to "lapis" in conversation. ### Where Lapis Lazuli Is Found The best lapis lazuli in the world still comes from where it always has: the [Sar-i Sang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sar-i_Sang) mines in the Kokcha valley of Badakhshan, in northeast Afghanistan, which have been worked for more than six thousand years. Afghan lapis is the deep, even blue with fine gold pyrite that every other source is judged against. Chile mines a paler, more calcite-heavy lapis in the Andes that the Inca carved, Russia works a deposit west of Lake Baikal, and small amounts come from Pakistan, Italy, Mongolia, Canada, and the United States, in California and Colorado. ### Lapis Lazuli vs Sodalite Lapis lazuli and sodalite are the two blue stones beginners mix up most, and they are related: lazurite, the blue in lapis, belongs to the [sodalite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodalite) mineral family. Here is how to tell them apart: | | Lapis lazuli | Sodalite | |---|---|---| | Blue | Deep royal or ultramarine blue | Darker, greyer, inky blue | | Gold flecks | Yes, pyrite, in almost every piece | Almost never | | White | Calcite patches and veins | White veins, often more of them | | Hardness | 5 to 5.5 | 5.5 to 6 | | Price | Higher, and grade matters | Lower and steady | | Lore | Truth, royalty, wisdom, the throat and third eye | Logic, calm, honest speech, the throat | If a "lapis" bracelet is cheap, dark, and has no gold in it at all, you are probably holding [sodalite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sodalite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli). That is not a disaster, since sodalite is a fine stone, but it is not lapis. ## Lapis Lazuli Spiritual Meaning Lapis lazuli's spiritual meaning is truth. Every older use of the stone circles back to it: the truth spoken out loud, the truth seen clearly, and the authority of someone who has both. From that come its other meanings, wisdom, royalty, protection, and the kind of inner knowing that crystal workers file under psychic ability. The truth meaning is old. Lapis was the stone of judges and kings across the ancient Near East and Egypt, worn as a sign that the wearer spoke with authority, and it was carved into the eyebrows and eyes of statues so the god or king could see clearly. In *Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic*, Scott Cunningham lists lapis lazuli for healing, joy, love, fidelity, psychism, protection, and courage, gives it Venus as its planet and Water as its element, and names Isis, Venus, and Nuit as its deities. Modern practitioners lean on the throat and third eye reading: speak what is true, and see what is true. What does lapis attract? Honesty, in yourself and in the people around you, along with confidence, clear thinking, and friendships built on plain speech. What does it protect against? The older lore says lies, deceit, and psychic attack, which is why it was worn by people whose job was to judge. The reason it is called powerful is simpler than it sounds: it has been treated as sacred by every civilization that could get hold of it, for longer than almost any other stone, and that weight of use is what people feel when they pick it up. ### Lapis Lazuli History: From Sumer to the Renaissance Lapis lazuli has the longest paper trail of any stone in this dictionary. Beads of it have been found at Neolithic burials in Mehrgarh, in the Caucasus, and as far west as Mauritania, and lapis artifacts from Bhirrana, the oldest site of the Indus Valley civilization, date to about 7570 BC. The royal tombs of Ur, in Sumer, held a lapis-handled dagger, a lapis-inlaid bowl, and statues with lapis eyebrows and beards, and the [Epic of Gilgamesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_Gilgamesh), one of the oldest works of literature, mentions the stone several times. Egypt loved it most. The [mask of Tutankhamun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mask_of_Tutankhamun) is inlaid with lapis, tribute records show it being delivered by the barrel to Thutmose III, and powdered lapis was used as eyeshadow by Cleopatra. The stone had to travel the whole way from Afghanistan by caravan to reach the Nile, which is part of why only royalty wore it. Then Europe found a new use. From the late Middle Ages, lapis was ground and washed into [ultramarine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultramarine), the pigment whose name translates as "beyond the sea," and it became the most expensive blue a painter could buy, at times valued as highly as gold. Painters saved it for the robes of the Virgin Mary, and Vermeer used it for the turban in [Girl with a Pearl Earring](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_with_a_Pearl_Earring). A synthetic ultramarine arrived in 1826, and the stone went back to being a stone. ### Lapis Lazuli in the Bible The "sapphire" of the King James Bible is almost certainly lapis lazuli. In classical and medieval times the blue stone called *sapphirus* in Latin and *sappir* in Hebrew was lapis, not the blue corundum we call sapphire today, and Theophrastus described it as speckled with gold, which only lapis is. When Exodus 24:10 describes a pavement under God's feet "as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone," the Latin Vulgate calls it *lapidis sapphirini*, and modern translations such as the New Living Translation now say lapis lazuli outright. The same stone sits in the high priest's breastplate and under the throne in Ezekiel's vision, and Christian tradition later made it the stone of the Virgin Mary. If you are asked whether lapis is "in the Bible," the answer is yes, under an older name. ### What Lapis Lazuli Is Good For - **Speaking the truth.** Wear it at the throat or hold it before a conversation you have been avoiding. This is its oldest job. - **Clear thinking and study.** A stone for the desk, exams, writing, and any work where you need to see the shape of a problem. - **Meditation and inner sight.** On the brow, it is the classic third eye stone for practitioners working on intuition, dreams, and psychic development. - **[Protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/).** Cunningham lists it, and the old lore is specific: it guards against deceit and against people who would work against you. - **Confidence and authority.** The royal stone, for anyone who has to lead, present, or be believed. - **Friendship and fidelity.** Also on Cunningham's list, and a traditional gift between friends who trust each other. - **Sleep and dreams.** It appears in our guide to [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) for vivid, remembered dreams rather than for drowsiness. ## Lapis Lazuli Properties and Correspondences | Property | Lapis lazuli | |---|---| | Mineral | A rock of lazurite (the blue), calcite (the white), and pyrite (the gold), with traces of diopside and other minerals | | Hardness | 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale, soft for a crystal | | Color | Deep royal to ultramarine blue with gold pyrite flecks and white calcite; the less calcite, the higher the grade | | Element | Water | | Planet | Venus | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Throat and third eye | | Zodiac | Sagittarius, with Libra and Taurus also claimed | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list; an alternative September stone on some older British lists | | Deities | Isis, Venus, Nuit (Cunningham), and by long association the Virgin Mary | | Keywords | Truth, wisdom, royalty, protection, inner sight, courage, friendship | ### Lapis Lazuli Chakra Lapis lazuli is a throat chakra and third eye chakra stone. The throat center, [Vishuddha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishuddha), governs speech and truth in yogic tradition, and lapis is its most famous stone: worn as a necklace or pendant, or held at the base of the throat before you say something hard. The brow center, [Ajna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajna), governs intuition and inner sight, and lapis laid on the forehead in meditation is the standard third eye practice. If you are new to the system, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains both, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places lapis among its companions. ### Lapis Lazuli Zodiac Signs and Birthstone Sagittarius is the sign most often given to lapis lazuli, for its love of truth and its restless search for meaning, and Libra and Taurus turn up on many lists too, Libra for balance and fair judgment, Taurus because Venus rules both the sign and the stone. Which zodiac should not wear lapis lazuli? None. The idea that a stone is forbidden to a sign comes from a strict reading of Vedic gem astrology, where stones are matched to planets in a birth chart, and it does not apply to the way Western crystal practice uses lapis. Anyone who needs to speak or think more clearly can wear it. It is not a modern birthstone, though an older British list from the 1930s gave it as an alternative for September alongside sapphire, which makes sense once you know the two stones shared a name for a thousand years. ## How to Use Lapis Lazuli The best lapis lazuli uses are the throat and the brow, and everything else follows from those: 1. **At the throat.** A bead necklace, a pendant, or a chip bracelet worn on the days you have to speak up. Touch it before you start. 2. **On the brow in meditation.** Lie down, rest a small tumbled stone or a [pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lapis-lazuli-crystal-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli) between your eyebrows, and breathe for five minutes. This is the third eye practice in its plainest form. 3. **Under a blue candle.** Set a lapis beside a blue candle for a truth or communication working; blue is the candle color for those in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#blue). 4. **In a truth petition.** Write what you need to say or need to know on paper, fold it, and set the stone on top overnight before the conversation. 5. **On a pendulum.** A [lapis pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lapis-chambered-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli) is a traditional choice for yes and no questions because of the stone's truth lore. 6. **On the desk.** A raw piece or a point where you study, write, or make decisions. It is one of the stones in our guide to [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/). 7. **On the altar.** Lapis is a classic offering stone for Isis and for any working that asks for clear sight. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Lapis Lazuli - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify anything you set with it. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for a stronger third eye and crown pairing; the two are an old meditation combination. - **Sodalite** when the goal is calm, logical speech rather than bold speech. - **Black tourmaline** for grounding, since lapis on its own can leave some people feeling heady after long meditation. - **Pyrite** is already inside the stone, and a separate piece of [pyrite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pyrite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli) beside it turns the pairing toward confidence and money. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for dreamwork and intuition. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for the intuition that lapis then puts into words. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** for the kind truth beside the bold one. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for the heart beside the throat: lapis for the truth, rose quartz for saying it kindly. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the mirror beside the crown: lapis for insight, obsidian for what it reveals. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Lapis Lazuli Lapis lazuli should be cleansed dry, because it is soft and contains calcite and pyrite that do not like long soaks. Use: - **Smoke.** Pass it through the smoke of sage, cedar, or incense. - **Sound.** A bell or singing bowl over it for a minute. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/).** Lay it on a selenite slab or beside a selenite wand overnight. - **Moonlight.** A windowsill through the full moon. The Moon is not its planet, but moonlight cleanses anything and fades nothing. Charge it the way it was charged for six thousand years: by wearing it, by holding it while you say what is true, and by setting it out under the night sky. Skip salt entirely, since salt can dull the polish and pit the calcite. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and lapis suits the dry ones. ### Can Lapis Lazuli Go in Water? Briefly, yes. A quick rinse under cool water to remove dust will not hurt lapis lazuli. A long soak will: the calcite can dull, the pyrite can tarnish, and any dye on a low-grade piece can bleed. Never leave it in water overnight, never use salt water, and never put it in an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner. ## How to Tell if Lapis Lazuli Is Real Real lapis lazuli is faked more than almost any other stone, because good Afghan lapis is expensive and blue is easy to dye. The common imitations are dyed [howlite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howlite) and dyed jasper (sold as "Swiss lapis" or "German lapis"), sodalite sold under the wrong name, reconstituted lapis made from powder and resin, and plain glass. Five checks: 1. **Look for gold, not silver.** Real lapis has brassy gold pyrite flecks. Fakes often have no metallic flecks at all, or silver-looking specks painted on. 2. **Look at the white.** Natural calcite shows as soft patches and veins with blurred edges. Dye pools into cracks and leaves hard-edged dark lines. 3. **Swab it with acetone.** A cotton swab with nail polish remover on the back of the stone will lift blue from a dyed piece and nothing from real lapis. 4. **Check the color.** Real lapis is a deep, slightly uneven blue. A uniform, electric, almost purple blue is a sign of dye. 5. **Feel the weight and temperature.** Lapis is dense and cool. Glass and resin warm quickly in the hand and feel light. Reconstituted lapis is the hardest to catch by eye because it uses real lapis powder. It tends to look too even, with pyrite scattered like glitter rather than growing in patches. Price is the last clue: a large, flawless, uniformly blue piece sold for a few dollars is not what it says it is. ## Lapis Lazuli Price and Grades Lapis lazuli price runs from a couple of dollars for a small tumbled stone to hundreds for a large polished free shape, and the difference is mostly grade. The top grade is a deep, even royal blue with fine gold pyrite and almost no white calcite, nearly all of it from Afghanistan. Mid grades show more calcite and larger pyrite patches, and low grade, sometimes called denim lapis, is pale blue streaked heavily with white. Low grade is often dyed to look like top grade, which is where most of the fakes above begin. For spiritual work, grade matters less than honesty: a real mid-grade stone will serve you better than a dyed "perfect" one. ## Lapis Lazuli Care Treat lapis lazuli like a soft stone, because it is one. At 5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale it will be scratched by quartz, agate, and most of the other stones in a crystal bag, so store it in its own pouch. Wipe it with a soft damp cloth rather than washing it, keep it away from perfume, lotion, and cleaning sprays, and put jewelry on last. Sunlight does not fade the blue quickly, but heat can crack a piece with a lot of calcite, so keep it off radiators and dashboards. Cared for this way, a lapis bead that is already older than you will outlast you too. ## Where to Find Lapis Lazuli Everything we carry is in our [lapis lazuli collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli): tumbled and [raw stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-lapis-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli), a [chip bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lapis-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli) and [8mm bead bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lapis-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lapis-lazuli), pyramids, eggs, pendulums, a pentacle gemstone tree, and polished free shapes for anyone who wants a serious piece. All of it is natural, undyed lapis, which is the only kind worth working with. ## Lapis Lazuli FAQ ### What is lapis lazuli? Lapis lazuli is a deep blue metamorphic rock made mostly of lazurite, with white calcite and gold pyrite. It has been mined in Afghanistan for more than six thousand years and was prized by Sumer, Egypt, and Renaissance Europe, which ground it into ultramarine paint. ### What is the spiritual meaning of lapis lazuli? In crystal practice, lapis lazuli is the stone of truth, wisdom, and royalty. It is the stone of the throat and the third eye: honest speech, clear thinking, and inner sight. Scott Cunningham lists it for healing, joy, love, fidelity, psychism, protection, and courage. ### What is lapis lazuli good for? Speaking the truth, clear thinking and study, meditation and psychic development, protection from deceit, confidence, and friendship. It is worn at the throat or laid on the brow. ### What does lapis lazuli protect against? In the older lore, lies, deceit, and psychic attack. It was the stone of judges and kings, worn so the wearer could see clearly and could not be fooled. ### What does lapis lazuli attract? Honesty, confidence, clear thinking, and friendships built on plain speech. It is a stone for being believed. ### Why is lapis lazuli so powerful? Because it has been treated as sacred for longer than almost any other stone, by Sumer, Egypt, Persia, the Bible's authors, and the painters of the Renaissance. Six thousand years of use is what people feel when they pick it up. ### Which zodiac should not wear lapis lazuli? None. The idea that a sign is barred from a stone comes from Vedic gem astrology and does not apply to Western crystal practice. Sagittarius, Libra, and Taurus are the signs most often paired with lapis, and anyone can wear it. ### What chakra is lapis lazuli? The throat chakra and the third eye chakra. It is worn at the throat for truthful speech and laid on the brow for intuition and inner sight. ### Is lapis lazuli in the Bible? Yes, under the name sapphire. The stone called sappir in Hebrew and sapphirus in Latin was lapis lazuli, not modern sapphire. Modern translations such as the New Living Translation now say lapis lazuli in Exodus 24:10 and elsewhere. ### Can lapis lazuli go in water? Briefly. A quick rinse is fine, but a long soak can dull the calcite, tarnish the pyrite, and bleed dye from a low-grade piece. No salt water and no ultrasonic cleaners. ### How do you cleanse lapis lazuli? Dry methods: smoke, sound, a selenite slab, or moonlight on a windowsill. Charge it by wearing it and by holding it while you say what is true. ### What is the difference between lapis lazuli and sodalite? Lapis is a deep royal blue with gold pyrite flecks and white calcite. Sodalite is a darker, greyer blue with white veins and almost never any gold. They are related minerals, and sodalite is cheaper and slightly harder. ### How can you tell if lapis lazuli is real? Look for gold pyrite flecks, soft-edged white calcite rather than dye pooled in cracks, and a deep but slightly uneven blue. An acetone swab on the back lifts color from dyed howlite or jasper and nothing from real lapis. ### How do you pronounce lapis lazuli? LAP-iss LAZ-oo-lee, or LAZ-yoo-lye for the second word. Both are accepted, and most people just say lapis. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Carnelian Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep carnelian for courage, creativity, and drive. The orange stone of the sacral chakra sealed Roman letters, guarded Egyptian tombs, and sits in the High Priest’s breastplate. Here is what it is, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, how to cleanse it, and how to tell real carnelian from dyed agate. **Content:** Practitioners keep carnelian for courage, creativity, and drive. It is the warm orange stone that Roman senators pressed into sealing wax, that Egyptian jewelers set beside lapis and turquoise, and that crystal workers today reach for when they are stuck, scared, or tired of waiting. In crystal lore it belongs to the sacral chakra, the seat of creativity, passion, and the will to start, and its whole reputation comes down to one idea: get moving. ## What Is Carnelian? Carnelian is a variety of [chalcedony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcedony), a quartz made of crystals too fine to see, colored orange to red by traces of iron oxide. It is translucent, so light gets into it and gives it the inner glow that opaque red stones never have. Sard is the same material in a darker, browner shade, and gemologists admit the line between [carnelian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnelian) and sard is not fixed. Most of what is sold today comes from India, Brazil, and Uruguay, with notable sources in Peru, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. The name is a small mistake that stuck. "Cornelian," the older spelling, comes from the Latin *cornum*, the cornelian cherry, a small translucent red fruit the stone resembles. Somewhere along the way people heard *carnis*, Latin for flesh, in the word and respelled it carnelian, and the dictionaries note the error and keep both. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it is harder than glass and tough enough for rings, and it is safe in water, which makes it one of the easiest stones to live with. ### Carnelian Colors: Orange, Red, and Sard Carnelian runs from pale apricot through bright orange to a deep brick red. Red carnelian, the darker end, shades into sard, which can go almost black. Most of the bright, even orange stones on the market have been gently heated, a practice that goes back centuries and is accepted in the trade, because warming a brownish chalcedony turns its iron a cleaner orange. Heated carnelian is still carnelian. Dyed agate sold as carnelian is another matter, and the fake test below covers it. ### Carnelian vs Red Jasper vs Carnelian Agate Three stones get mixed up under this name: | Stone | Look | Light | Lore | |---|---|---|---| | Carnelian | Orange to red-orange, often with soft cloudy patches | Translucent, glows when held to a window | Courage, creativity, drive, the sacral chakra | | Carnelian agate | Carnelian with visible bands of lighter and darker orange | Translucent | Same as carnelian, with agate's steadiness added | | Red jasper | Brick red, uniform or spotted | Opaque, no light passes | Grounding, endurance, the root chakra | If a "carnelian" is dead flat and lets no light through, it is jasper. If it has bands, it is carnelian agate, which is a true agate and a perfectly good carnelian. ## Carnelian Spiritual Meaning Carnelian's spiritual meaning is courage in motion: the nerve to begin, the energy to keep going, and the creative fire that makes both worthwhile. Where lapis lazuli is the stone of speaking the truth, carnelian is the stone of acting on it. The lore is old and remarkably consistent. In *Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic*, Scott Cunningham lists carnelian for protection, peace, eloquence, healing, courage, and sexual energy, gives it the Sun as its planet and Fire as its element, and calls its energy projective. Egyptian tradition tied the stone to Isis; the tyet, the knot of Isis amulet placed on the dead for protection, was often carved from carnelian or red jasper, and the stone's sunset color linked it to the setting sun and to the blood that carries life. Roman tradition made it the stone of the spoken and written word, since a carnelian signet sealed every important letter. Modern practitioners add the sacral chakra reading, which fits: creativity, passion, pleasure, and the confidence to want things out loud. What makes carnelian feel powerful is that it does not ask you to sit still. It is the stone you carry into the interview, the studio, the gym, or the difficult conversation, and it is the one beginners most often say they can feel. ### Carnelian History: Seals, Scarabs, and the Breastplate Carnelian is one of the first stones humans shaped. Red chalcedony beads turn up in early Neolithic Bulgaria, and at Mehrgarh in what is now Pakistan people were drilling carnelian beads with bow drills in the fifth millennium BC. The Indus Valley civilization made etched carnelian beads in the third millennium BC and traded them as far as Mesopotamia, and Minoan Crete was using carnelian in decorative work by about 1800 BC. Egypt set it in scarabs and jewelry alongside lapis lazuli and turquoise, the three colors of its royal palette. Assyria cut cylinder seals from sard, and Greece and Etruria carved gems from it. Rome made carnelian the stone of the signet ring, because hot sealing wax will not stick to it, and a Roman with a carnelian on his finger could seal a letter and pull his hand away clean. It is also in the Bible, at the head of the list. The Hebrew *odem*, the first stone in the High Priest's breastplate in Exodus, was a red stone that scholars read as sard or carnelian, and Revelation 4:3 describes the figure on the heavenly throne as looking like jasper and *sardius*, the Greek name for the same stone. ### What Carnelian Is Good For - **Courage.** The classic use: carry it into anything you have been dreading. - **Motivation and procrastination.** The stone for a stalled project, a job hunt, or a habit you keep not starting. - **Creativity.** Artists, writers, and makers keep it on the desk or wear it while they work. - **Confidence and public speaking.** Cunningham's "eloquence," and a good stone to hold before you present. - **Passion and fertility.** A sacral chakra stone, used in love and fertility work and sold in our fertility and sexuality kits for that reason. - **Grounding for empaths.** A warm, physical stone that helps sensitive people stay in their own body in a crowd. - **[Protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/).** On Cunningham's list, and worn in Egypt for exactly that. - **Cleansing other stones.** Crystal-shop lore says carnelian never needs cleansing and clears the stones beside it. Treat that as a nice habit rather than a law: keep a carnelian in your crystal bowl, and cleanse it anyway now and then. ## Carnelian Properties and Correspondences | Property | Carnelian | |---|---| | Mineral | Chalcedony (silicon dioxide) colored by iron oxide; sard is the darker variety | | Hardness | 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale | | Color | Pale orange through red-orange to brick red; often gently heat-treated to deepen the orange | | Element | Fire | | Planet | Sun | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Sacral, with the root for grounding | | Zodiac | Virgo, Aries, and Leo | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list; an older traditional stone for July in some lists | | Deities | Isis (Egypt), and by association the sun gods Ra and Apollo | | Keywords | Courage, creativity, drive, confidence, passion, protection, eloquence | ### Carnelian Chakra Carnelian is a sacral chakra stone. The second chakra, [Svadhishthana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svadhisthana), sits below the navel and governs creativity, desire, and the sense of being at home in your own body in yogic tradition, and orange is its color, which is why carnelian is its first stone almost everywhere. Practitioners lie down with a tumbled carnelian a hand's width below the navel for a few minutes, or wear it low on a long cord. Its warmth also makes it a secondary root chakra stone for grounding. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places carnelian among its companions. ### Carnelian Zodiac Signs Virgo, Aries, and Leo are the signs most often given to carnelian: Virgo as the traditional pairing in older stone lists, Aries for its fire and nerve, and Leo because the Sun rules both the sign and the stone. What zodiac should wear carnelian? Any of them. Who should not wear carnelian? Nobody is barred from it. The one honest caution is temperament, not astrology: carnelian is a projective, energizing stone, and people who already run hot, anxious, or sleepless sometimes find it too much at night. Wear it by day and take it off before bed, and that solves it. ## How to Use Carnelian The best carnelian uses put the stone where the fear or the stall is, and then get on with the work: 1. **Carry it in.** A tumbled stone in a pocket for the interview, the audition, the first day, the gym. Hold it in your hand for three breaths before you walk through the door. 2. **On the desk of a stuck project.** A raw piece or a point beside the laptop, the canvas, or the manuscript. Move it to the finished pile when you are done. 3. **Below the navel in meditation.** Lie down, rest a stone a hand's width below your navel, and breathe into your belly for five minutes. This is the sacral chakra practice in its plainest form. 4. **With an orange candle.** Carnelian beside an orange candle is the classic pairing for a creativity, success, or new-job working; orange is the candle color for those in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#orange). 5. **On the wrist.** A bead bracelet on the right wrist, the giving side in most crystal traditions, for a projective stone you want to send out into the day. 6. **In love and passion work.** A carnelian with rose quartz in a red bag, or on the altar for a working that asks for desire rather than tenderness. Our guide to [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) shows where it fits. 7. **On a pendulum.** A [carnelian pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-red-carnelian-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian) is the traditional choice when the question is about action: should I, and when. 8. **In the crystal bowl.** One carnelian among the rest, for the old habit of letting it keep the others bright. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Carnelian - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** for courage with focus; the two share the shop's [courage set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/courage-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian). - **Citrine** for creativity turned toward money and success. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** when the passion should be tender as well as bold. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify anything you set with it. - **Black tourmaline or [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** to ground carnelian's fire when it runs hot. - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for the slow, patient growth that follows a bold start. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** when drive needs discipline. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** to see clearly what carnelian gives you the courage to act on. - **[Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/)** for the fire pair: carnelian starts the thing and garnet keeps it going. - **[Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/)** for the sacral pair, orange on orange. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Carnelian Carnelian is hard, non-porous, and not water soluble, so almost every cleansing method suits it: - **Running water.** Rinse it under a cool tap for a minute. - **Sunlight.** A short morning in the sun is the charge that fits its lore; its color is stable, but there is no reason to leave it in a hot window for weeks. - **Smoke, sound, or [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** if you prefer dry methods. - **Earth.** Bury it overnight when it has been through a hard week with you. Charge it in sunlight, or simply by carrying it: a projective stone is charged by use. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/#10-naturally-vacuum-away-negative-energy-with-carnelian) covers eleven methods and includes the old trick of using carnelian to clear the others. ### Can Carnelian Go in Water? Yes. Carnelian can go in water safely, including a rinse, a soak, a bath, or a gem water made with the stone outside the glass. As with any stone, avoid sudden temperature changes, and skip long salt soaks, which can dull the polish over time. ## How to Tell if Carnelian Is Real Real carnelian is common and inexpensive, so outright fakes are rarer than with lapis, but two things are sold under its name: dyed agate, and glass. Four checks: 1. **Hold it to the light.** Real carnelian is translucent with a soft, cloudy inner glow and often faint bands or patches of lighter color. Dyed agate tends to show color pooled along the bands in harder, darker lines, and glass is either perfectly clear or perfectly uniform. 2. **Look for bubbles.** Round bubbles mean glass. Chalcedony has none. 3. **Check the color.** A deep, even, neon orange with no variation at all is a warning sign of dye. Natural and heated carnelian both keep some unevenness. 4. **Feel it.** Carnelian is cool and dense and scratches glass. Glass and resin warm quickly in the hand. Heat-treated carnelian passes all four tests, because it is real chalcedony whose iron has been warmed to a brighter shade. It is honest to call it carnelian, and most of the bright orange stones in any shop, including ours, have been through that process. ## Carnelian Price Carnelian is one of the most affordable stones in the dictionary. Tumbled stones cost a dollar or two each and a pound of them under twenty dollars, bracelets run from a few dollars to about fifteen, and even a carved point or a gemstone tree stays under twenty. Only large, deep red, evenly colored cabochons in silver or gold cost real money, and there you are paying for the cut and the setting. That is part of why carnelian is such a good first stone: you can carry it, lose it, and replace it without a second thought. ## Carnelian Care Carnelian needs almost nothing. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it will scratch glass and hold up to daily wear in rings and bracelets, though it can be scratched by topaz, sapphire, and diamond, so keep it apart from those. Wash it in warm soapy water, dry it, and put it back to work. Sunlight will not fade it the way it fades amethyst, and a carnelian bead that was drilled five thousand years ago is still orange today. ## Where to Find Carnelian Everything we carry is in our [carnelian collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian): [tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-carnelian-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian) and tumbled chips, [8mm bead bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/carnelian-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian) and a stretch gemstone bracelet, a six-sided pendulum, [wire-wrapped points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-wire-wrapped-carnelian-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian) for pendants, a small [carnelian gemstone tree](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/carnelian-gemstone-tree?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=carnelian) for the altar, and the courage, love, fertility, and sexuality stone sets that each include one. If you want raw carnelian, the tumbled chips are the closest we carry, and a pound of them fills a great many spell jars. ## Carnelian FAQ ### What is carnelian? Carnelian is a translucent orange to red variety of chalcedony, a microcrystalline quartz colored by iron oxide. It is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, safe in water, and has been carved into beads and seals since the Neolithic. ### What is the spiritual meaning of carnelian? In crystal practice, carnelian is the stone of courage, creativity, and drive. It is the sacral chakra stone of getting started and keeping going. Scott Cunningham lists it for protection, peace, eloquence, healing, courage, and sexual energy, under the Sun and the element of Fire. ### What is carnelian good for? Courage, motivation, creativity, confidence and public speaking, passion and fertility work, grounding for empaths, and protection. It is the stone to carry into anything you have been putting off. ### What are the benefits of wearing carnelian? Wearing carnelian keeps a projective, energizing stone against the skin through the day, which practitioners use for confidence, creative focus, and steady motivation. Wear it on the right wrist or low on a cord, and take it off at night if it keeps you up. ### Why is carnelian so powerful? Because it is one of the oldest worked stones on earth, carried since the Neolithic, set in Egyptian jewelry, pressed into Roman seals, and named first in the High Priest's breastplate, and because it is a warm, physical, energizing stone that beginners can feel. Its power is momentum. ### Who should not wear carnelian? No one is barred from it. People who already run hot, anxious, or sleepless sometimes find its energy too much at night, so wear it by day and take it off before bed. ### What zodiac should wear carnelian? Virgo, Aries, and Leo are the traditional matches, but any sign can wear it. It suits anyone who needs nerve or a push. ### What chakra is carnelian? The sacral chakra, below the navel, which governs creativity, desire, and confidence. It is also used at the root chakra for grounding. ### Can carnelian go in water? Yes. Carnelian is hard and not water soluble, so rinsing, soaking, and bathing with it are all safe. Avoid sudden temperature changes and long salt soaks. ### Does carnelian need to be cleansed? Crystal lore says carnelian never needs cleansing and clears the stones around it. It does not hurt to cleanse it anyway with water, sunlight, or smoke, and a carnelian in the crystal bowl is a good habit either way. ### What is the difference between carnelian and red jasper? Carnelian is translucent and glows orange to red when held to the light. Red jasper is opaque and lets no light through. Both are quartz, but carnelian is the sacral chakra stone of drive and jasper the root chakra stone of endurance. ### What is carnelian agate? Carnelian agate is carnelian with visible bands of lighter and darker orange. It is a true agate, it carries the same lore as carnelian, and it is often the more beautiful stone. ### Is carnelian heat-treated? Often, yes. Warming a brownish chalcedony deepens its iron to a cleaner orange, a practice centuries old and accepted in the trade. Heated carnelian is still real carnelian; dyed agate is not. ### How much does carnelian cost? A tumbled stone costs a dollar or two, a pound under twenty dollars, and bracelets a few dollars to about fifteen. Only large, evenly colored cabochons in precious metal cost more, and there you pay for the setting. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals, magickal properties --- ### [Tiger’s Eye Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep tiger’s eye for courage, focus, and protection. Roman soldiers wore the golden banded stone into battle, and crystal workers today carry it for nerve, money, and a clear head. Here is what it is, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, the blue and red varieties, and how to cleanse it. **Content:** Practitioners keep tiger's eye for courage, focus, and protection. It is the golden brown stone with a band of light that slides across it as you turn it, the stone Roman soldiers wore into battle and the one modern practitioners reach for when they need to hold their nerve and keep their head. In crystal lore it belongs to the solar plexus, the seat of will and confidence, and it is the classic stone for anyone who has to walk into a room and be taken seriously. ## What Is Tiger's Eye? Tiger's eye is a quartz with a trick of the light. It began as [crocidolite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crocidolite), a blue fibrous mineral, which was slowly replaced by quartz while the fibres kept their parallel arrangement and turned golden brown as their iron altered to limonite. Light reflects off those parallel fibres in a narrow, moving band, an effect gemologists call [chatoyancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatoyancy), from the French for cat's eye. That is the shimmer, and it is why [tiger's eye](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger%27s_eye) is nearly always cut as a smooth cabochon or bead rather than faceted. The classic sources are South Africa and Western Australia, with more from India, Namibia, Myanmar, Brazil, the United States, and China. It sits at about 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, like other quartz, which makes it tough enough for rings and bracelets worn every day. One honest note, because people ask: the crocidolite that tiger's eye formed from is a type of asbestos. In a finished stone the fibres are locked inside solid quartz, and handling, wearing, and carrying polished tiger's eye is safe. The caution belongs to anyone cutting or grinding rough material without protection, which is not something a crystal owner does. ### Tiger's Eye Colors and Varieties Tiger's eye comes in a small family of colors, and the differences matter when you buy: | Stone | Color | What it is | Lore | |---|---|---|---| | Golden tiger's eye | Honey to golden brown with dark bands | The classic, natural stone | Courage, focus, protection, money | | Blue tiger's eye (hawk's eye) | Grey-blue to deep blue | The same stone where the crocidolite never turned golden | Calm focus, clear speech, a cooler courage | | Red tiger's eye | Brick red to mahogany | Golden tiger's eye gently heat-treated, a standard practice | Drive, passion, the will to act | | Tiger iron | Bands of tiger's eye, [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/), and red jasper | A natural rock, mostly from Australia | Grounding, endurance, strength | | Pietersite | Swirled blue, gold, and red | A brecciated chalcedony with the same fibres, from Namibia and China | Storm energy, intuition | Very dark stones are sometimes lightened with an acid treatment, and honey-colored tiger's eye has long been used to imitate the far more expensive cat's eye chrysoberyl, so a "cat's eye" at a tiger's eye price is tiger's eye. ### Blue Tiger's Eye Meaning Blue tiger's eye, also sold as hawk's eye, is worn for calm focus and clear speech. It is the same stone as golden tiger's eye with the original blue of the crocidolite still showing, so it carries the same steadiness with the fire turned down: practitioners use it for the throat and third eye, for anxious overthinking, and for the kind of concentration that does not need adrenaline. If golden tiger's eye is the stone for the interview, blue is the stone for the exam. ### Red Tiger's Eye Meaning Red tiger's eye is worn for drive, passion, and the will to act. It is golden tiger's eye that has been gently heated, which turns its iron a deeper red-brown, a treatment as old as the trade and openly done. The lore follows the color: red tiger's eye is the root and sacral chakra version, reached for when the problem is not fear but inertia. It is still real tiger's eye, and the band of light still moves across it. ## Tiger's Eye Spiritual Meaning Tiger's eye's spiritual meaning is courage with a clear head. Where carnelian is fire and lapis lazuli is truth, tiger's eye is the stone of the steady hand: confidence that does not become recklessness, and focus that does not become fear. Its whole reputation comes from the way it looks, a band of light that stays bright while the stone turns, which practitioners read as seeing clearly through change. The lore is old and practical. Roman soldiers wore engraved tiger's eye into battle for protection, and in several parts of the world it is still carried to ward off the evil eye, the envious look that older traditions blamed for bad luck. In *Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic*, Scott Cunningham lists tiger's eye for money, protection, courage, energy, luck, and divination, gives it the Sun as its planet and Fire as its element, and calls its energy projective. Modern crystal practice adds the solar plexus reading, which fits: will, confidence, and the power to act on a decision. Does tiger's eye attract luck? In the lore, yes, and specifically the kind of luck that comes from being prepared and paying attention. It is a money stone in the same sense: carried in a wallet or kept by the register, it is meant to sharpen judgment, not to conjure cash. ### What Tiger's Eye Is Good For - **Courage and confidence.** The classic use: interviews, presentations, hard conversations, first days. - **Focus and decisions.** A stone for the desk when there are too many options and not enough clarity. - **Protection.** The Roman soldier's stone, and a traditional guard against the evil eye and against people who wish you ill. - **Money and business.** On Cunningham's list, and a long-standing stone for shopkeepers, freelancers, and anyone whose income depends on their nerve. - **Grounding with energy.** Warmer than hematite and steadier than carnelian, it grounds without dulling. - **Divination.** Also on Cunningham's list, which is why tiger's eye pendulums and rune sets are traditional. - **Willpower.** The solar plexus stone for habits, discipline, and finishing what you start. ## Tiger's Eye Properties and Correspondences | Property | Tiger's eye | |---|---| | Mineral | Quartz that replaced fibrous crocidolite, colored golden by iron oxide (limonite); chatoyant | | Hardness | About 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale | | Color | Golden brown with dark bands; blue (hawk's eye); red (heat-treated) | | Element | Fire, with Earth for its grounding side | | Planet | Sun | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Solar plexus, with the root and sacral for grounding and drive | | Zodiac | Leo and Capricorn, with Gemini often added | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | Sun gods such as Ra and Apollo, and by its Roman use, Mars | | Keywords | Courage, focus, protection, confidence, luck, money, willpower | ### Tiger's Eye Chakra Tiger's eye is a solar plexus chakra stone. The third chakra, [Manipura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipura), sits above the navel and governs willpower, confidence, and personal power in yogic tradition, and gold is its color, which is why tiger's eye is its first stone almost everywhere. Practitioners lie down with a tumbled stone just below the breastbone for a few minutes before something that needs nerve, or wear it on a long cord so it rests there. Its warmth also makes it a root and sacral stone, and red tiger's eye is used at those two centers specifically. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places tiger's eye among its companions. ### Tiger's Eye Zodiac Signs, and Who Should Not Wear It Leo and Capricorn are the signs most often given to tiger's eye: Leo because the Sun rules both the sign and the stone, Capricorn for its discipline and long game. Gemini is often added, on the idea that the stone steadies a scattered mind. Which zodiac should wear tiger's eye? Any of them. Who should not wear tiger's eye? Nobody is barred from it. The warnings you will find online come from Vedic gem astrology, where stones are matched to planets in a birth chart and tiger's eye, as a Sun and Mars stone, is sometimes advised against for people with those planets badly placed. That system does not apply to the way Western crystal practice uses tiger's eye. The one practical caution is the same as for any projective stone: if you already run anxious, hot, or sleepless, wear it by day and take it off before bed. ## How to Use Tiger's Eye The best tiger's eye uses put the stone between you and the thing you are facing: 1. **Wear it.** A bead bracelet on the right wrist, the giving side in most crystal traditions, or a pendant that hangs near the solar plexus. A tiger's eye bracelet puts courage and protection where you can see it, which is why it is the most common form. 2. **Carry it in.** A tumbled stone in a pocket for the meeting, the audition, the exam, the difficult phone call. Hold it for three breaths before you begin. 3. **On the desk.** A [free-shape](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tiger-eye-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) or point beside the laptop for decisions and focus. Move it to where you can see it when you are avoiding something. 4. **In the wallet or by the register.** The money use, old and plain: a small tumbled stone where the money is. 5. **By the front door.** Where should tiger's eye be placed for protection? At the entrance, on a windowsill facing the street, or with your keys, the same places a nazar or a protection charm goes. Our guide to [crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) covers the rest of the protective stones. 6. **With a gold or yellow candle.** Tiger's eye beside a gold candle for success or a yellow candle for confidence and clear thinking; both colors are covered in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#yellow). 7. **For divination.** A [tiger's eye pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tiger-eye-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) for yes and no questions, or a [tiger's eye rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tiger-eye-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) if you read the Elder Futhark; our [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) is a good place to start. 8. **On the solar plexus in meditation.** Lie down, rest the stone just below the breastbone, and breathe into it for five minutes before a day that needs nerve. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Tiger's Eye - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for courage with fire; the two share the shop's courage set. - **Citrine** for confidence turned toward money and success; the shop's [protection bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tigers-eye-citrine-touramline-black-beaded-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) strings the two with black tourmaline. - **Black tourmaline or hematite** to anchor its energy when it runs hot. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify anything you set with it. - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** when the courage you need is to say something true. - **Black agate** for problem solving; the shop's [problem solver necklace](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/net-necklace-problem-solver?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) pairs them. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** for courage that holds its ground; the two are the classic confidence pair. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** to soften the courage: the pair for standing up for yourself without hardening. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the shield beside the courage; the two black-and-gold protectors. - **[Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/)** for the two golden sun stones, warmth beside focus. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Tiger's Eye Tiger's eye is hard, non-porous, and not water soluble, so most methods suit it: - **Running water.** Rinse it under a cool tap for a minute. - **Sunlight.** A morning in the sun is the charge that fits its lore, and the color is stable, but there is no reason to leave it in a hot window for weeks. - **Smoke or sound** if you prefer dry methods. - **Earth.** Bury it overnight when it has carried you through a hard stretch. Charge it in sunlight or by holding it while you name what you need nerve for. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods. ### Can Tiger's Eye Go in Water? Yes. Tiger's eye can be rinsed, soaked briefly, and worn in the shower without harm. Skip long salt soaks, which can dull the polish that makes the band of light show, and avoid sudden temperature changes. ## How to Tell if Tiger's Eye Is Real Real tiger's eye is common and inexpensive, and the chatoyancy is hard to fake, so imitations are rare. Three checks: 1. **Turn it in the light.** Real tiger's eye has a bright band that slides across the surface as you tilt the stone. Glass and resin imitations have a fixed pattern that does not move. 2. **Look for fibres.** Under a lens, real stone shows fine parallel stripes. Painted or printed patterns show dots or brush texture. 3. **Feel it.** Tiger's eye is cool, dense, and scratches glass. Resin warms in the hand and feels light. Heat-treated red tiger's eye and acid-lightened golden stones are real tiger's eye with an honest treatment. What to avoid is a "tiger's eye" so cheap and so evenly patterned that the band never moves. ## Tiger's Eye Price Tiger's eye is one of the least expensive stones you can buy in quantity. A tumbled stone costs a dollar or two, a pound of them around thirty-five dollars, bracelets run from four dollars for a slim stretch band to about sixteen, and a polished free-shape sits around twenty. Blue and red tiger's eye cost about the same as golden. Only large, sharply banded cabochons in silver or gold cost real money, and there you pay for the setting. ## Tiger's Eye Care Tiger's eye needs little. At 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale it holds up to daily wear, though topaz, sapphire, and diamond can scratch it, so store it apart from those. Wash it in warm soapy water, dry it, and keep it polished, because a dull surface hides the band of light that makes the stone what it is. Sunlight will not fade it. ## Where to Find Tiger's Eye Everything we carry is in our [tiger's eye collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye): [golden](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-tiger-eye-yellow-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye), [blue](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-tigers-eye-blue-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye), and [red](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-tiger-eye-red-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) tumbled stones by the pound, [8mm bead bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tiger-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) and a [tri-color bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tiger-eye-tri-color-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tigers-eye) with all three, a pendulum, a rune set, wire-wrapped points, keychains, and a polished free-shape. All of it is natural tiger's eye, with the red openly sold as heat-treated. ## Tiger's Eye FAQ ### What is tiger's eye? Tiger's eye is a golden brown chatoyant quartz, formed when quartz replaced fibrous crocidolite and kept its parallel fibres, which reflect a moving band of light. It is about 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale and comes mainly from South Africa and Western Australia. ### What is the spiritual meaning of tiger's eye? In crystal practice, tiger's eye is the stone of courage, focus, and protection: confidence with a clear head. Scott Cunningham lists it for money, protection, courage, energy, luck, and divination, under the Sun and the element of Fire. ### What is tiger's eye good for? Courage and confidence, focus and decisions, protection, money and business, grounding, willpower, and divination. It is the stone to carry into anything where you need to hold your nerve. ### What does tiger's eye do? In crystal practice it steadies you: practitioners wear or carry it for confidence, clear thinking, and a sense of being protected, and keep it with their money or at the door. ### Does tiger's eye attract luck? In the lore, yes, the kind of luck that comes from paying attention and being ready. It is one of Cunningham's luck and money stones. ### Who should not wear tiger's eye? No one is barred from it. The warnings online come from Vedic gem astrology, which does not apply to Western crystal practice. If you run anxious or sleepless, wear it by day and take it off at night. ### Which zodiac should wear tiger's eye? Leo and Capricorn are the traditional matches, with Gemini often added, but any sign can wear it. ### Where should tiger's eye be placed? At the front door, on a street-facing windowsill, or with your keys for protection; in a wallet or by the register for money; on the desk for focus; on the solar plexus in meditation. ### What chakra is tiger's eye? The solar plexus chakra, above the navel, which governs will and confidence. It is also used at the root and sacral chakras for grounding and drive, and red tiger's eye especially so. ### What does blue tiger's eye mean? Blue tiger's eye, or hawk's eye, is worn for calm focus and clear speech. It is the same stone with the crocidolite's original blue still showing, used for the throat and third eye and for anxious overthinking. ### What does red tiger's eye mean? Red tiger's eye is worn for drive, passion, and the will to act. It is golden tiger's eye gently heat-treated to a red-brown, an old and openly done treatment, and it is used at the root and sacral chakras. ### Is tiger's eye safe to wear if it contains asbestos? Yes. The crocidolite fibres in tiger's eye are locked inside solid quartz, so handling and wearing polished stones is safe. The caution applies only to cutting or grinding rough material without protection. ### Can tiger's eye go in water? Yes. It is hard and not water soluble, so rinsing and brief soaking are safe. Skip long salt soaks, which dull the polish. ### What does a tiger's eye bracelet mean? A tiger's eye bracelet puts courage and protection in plain sight. Practitioners wear it on the right wrist, the giving side, for a projective stone they want to send out into the day. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Amethyst Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep amethyst for calm, clear sight, and a steady mind. The purple quartz that Greeks drank from to stay sober and bishops wear on their rings is the stone of the crown chakra, of sleep, and of sobriety in every sense. Here is what it is, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, the green, pink, and chevron varieties, and how to keep it from fading. **Content:** Practitioners keep amethyst for calm, clear sight, and a steady mind. It is the purple quartz the Greeks drank from to stay sober, the stone on a bishop's ring, and the one crystal almost every beginner owns first. In crystal lore it belongs to the crown and the third eye, the two highest centers, and its whole reputation comes down to one word the Greeks put in its name: sober. Not just sober from wine, but sober in the older sense, clear-headed, unshaken, awake. ## What Is Amethyst? Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, and quartz is silicon dioxide, the most common mineral on earth. What makes this quartz purple is a small amount of iron in the crystal plus natural radiation in the rock over millions of years, which changes how the iron sits in the lattice and turns [clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) violet. That is why [amethyst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst) is often darkest at the tips of its crystals and paler at the base, and why heat undoes the color. It grows in six-sided points, on its own or lining the inside of a geode, a hollow rock that split open to show a cave of purple crystals. Most of the world's amethyst comes from Brazil and Uruguay, with more from Bolivia, Zambia, and Thunder Bay in Ontario, and the deep, evenly colored "Siberian" grade is the one gem dealers price highest. At 7 on the Mohs scale it is hard enough for rings worn every day, and it does not dissolve in water. ### Amethyst Colors: From Lavender to Deep Purple Amethyst runs from a pale lilac the trade calls Rose de France through lavender and grape to a deep purple with red and blue flashes. What color is amethyst? Purple, in every shade of it. The depth of color is what sets the price, and it is also the honest way to read a stone: a pale, evenly colored bead is usually low grade or fades slowly, while color that concentrates at a crystal's tip is the natural pattern. ### Amethyst Varieties: Green, Pink, Chevron, Black, and Ametrine Several stones are sold under the amethyst name, and some of them started life as something else: | Stone | What it is | Natural or treated | Lore | |---|---|---|---| | Amethyst | Purple quartz | Natural (sometimes darkened by irradiation) | Calm, sleep, intuition, sobriety, protection | | Chevron amethyst | Amethyst banded with white quartz in V-shaped stripes | Natural | Amethyst's calm with clear quartz's clarity added; a favorite for meditation | | Ametrine | Half purple, half golden, from a single crystal | Natural, almost all from Bolivia | Amethyst's peace joined to citrine's confidence | | Green amethyst | Green quartz, properly called [prasiolite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prasiolite) | Nearly all of it is heat-treated amethyst; natural prasiolite is rare | Heart-centered calm, growth | | Pink amethyst | Pale pink to peach quartz with [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) inclusions, mostly from Argentina | Natural | Gentle, heart-centered comfort | | Black amethyst | Very dark amethyst shot through with hematite | Natural | Grounded calm, protection | | Most citrine | Yellow to orange quartz | Usually amethyst that has been heated until the purple turns golden; natural citrine is pale and uncommon | Confidence, money | None of these treatments is a scandal. Heating amethyst is centuries old and openly done. What matters is knowing that "green amethyst" is a trade name for heated quartz, and that the bright orange citrine in most shops began as a purple stone. ## Amethyst Spiritual Meaning Amethyst's spiritual meaning is sobriety in the widest sense: a clear head, a calm body, and sight that is not clouded by fear, craving, or noise. Where carnelian pushes and tiger's eye steadies, amethyst quiets. It is the stone people reach for at night, before meditation, and in the middle of grief or a habit they are trying to break. The lore starts with the name. The Greek *amethystos* translates as "not drunk," and Greeks wore the stone and carved wine cups from it in the belief that it kept them sober. A Renaissance poet, Rémy Belleau, later invented the story most crystal books still repeat, in which Bacchus, god of wine, poured wine over a maiden named Amethyste who had been turned to clear quartz, staining the crystal purple. It is a lovely story and a sixteenth-century one, not an ancient myth. The Egyptians cut amethyst into engraved gems, medieval soldiers wore it as a battle amulet in the belief that it kept them cool-headed, Tibetan Buddhists count it sacred to the Buddha and string malas from it, and it was one of the five cardinal gems of the old world alongside diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald, which is why it sits in English royal regalia. In *Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic*, Scott Cunningham lists amethyst for dreams, overcoming alcoholism, healing, psychism, peace, love, protection against thieves, courage, and happiness, gives it Jupiter and Neptune as its planets and Water as its element, and names Bacchus, Dionysus, and Diana as its deities. What does amethyst symbolize? Clarity, peace, spiritual sight, royalty, and sobriety, which is why it turns up on rings of office, on rosaries and malas, and on the bedside tables of people who cannot sleep. ### Amethyst in the Bible Amethyst is named twice in the Bible. It is the ninth stone of the High Priest's breastplate in Exodus 28:19, the Hebrew *ahlamah*, and it is the twelfth and last foundation stone of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:20. Anglican bishops wear an amethyst on their episcopal ring as a reference to Acts 2:15, where Peter tells the crowd at Pentecost that the apostles are "not drunk," the same idea the Greeks built into the stone's name. What does God say about amethyst? The plain answer is that scripture names it among the stones of the holy places and says nothing about its powers, and the sobriety meaning came from Greece and the church, not from the text. ### What Amethyst Is Good For - **Sleep and dreams.** The bedside stone: for falling asleep, for calmer dreams, and for remembering them. It leads our guide to [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/). - **Calm and stress.** The stone to hold when your mind is loud. It is the first stone in every calming set for a reason. - **Meditation and intuition.** The crown and third eye stone for meditation, psychic work, and any practice that asks for a quiet head. - **Sobriety and breaking habits.** The oldest use, carried by people working on drinking, smoking, or any pattern they want out of their life. - **Grief.** A traditional comfort stone, held or worn through mourning. - **[Protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/).** Cunningham's "protection against thieves," and a stone kept by the door or in the car. - **Spiritual work of every kind.** On the altar, in a grid, or in a mala, amethyst is the all-purpose crystal, which is why it is the one most people own first. ## Amethyst Properties and Correspondences | Property | Amethyst | |---|---| | Mineral | Quartz (silicon dioxide) colored violet by iron and natural irradiation | | Hardness | 7 on the Mohs scale | | Color | Pale lilac to deep purple; fades with long sun exposure; turns golden when heated | | Element | Water, with Air for the mind | | Planet | Jupiter and Neptune | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Crown and third eye | | Zodiac | Pisces and Aquarius, with Virgo, Capricorn, and Sagittarius often added | | Birthstone | February | | Deities | Bacchus, Dionysus, and Diana (Cunningham); sacred to the Buddha in Tibet | | Keywords | Calm, clarity, sleep, intuition, sobriety, peace, protection | ### Amethyst Chakra Amethyst is a crown chakra stone, and the crown, [Sahasrara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasrara), is represented by the color violet in yogic tradition, which is why amethyst is its stone almost everywhere. The crown governs connection, spirit, and the sense of something larger than the self, and amethyst on the top of the head or just above it in meditation is the classic practice. It is also a third eye stone, laid on the brow for intuition and inner sight. Where should amethyst be placed on the body? At the crown or the brow in meditation, under the pillow or on the nightstand for sleep, and worn as a necklace or bracelet by day. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places amethyst among its companions. ### Amethyst Zodiac Signs and Birthstone Amethyst is the birthstone for February, which makes it the stone of Aquarius and Pisces, and both signs suit it: Aquarius for its clear, forward-looking mind and Pisces for its dreams and intuition. Virgo, Capricorn, and Sagittarius turn up on many lists too, and any sign can wear it. Its planets in Cunningham are Jupiter, for wisdom and growth, and Neptune, for dreams and the sea, which fits a stone that belongs to both sleep and spirit. ## How to Use Amethyst The best amethyst uses put the stone near your head, because that is where its lore lives: 1. **Under the pillow or on the nightstand.** A tumbled stone or a small cluster beside the bed for sleep and calmer dreams. A [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amethyst-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) works too, held in the dark until you drift. 2. **On the crown or brow in meditation.** Lie down, rest a stone on your forehead or just above your hairline, and breathe for five to ten minutes. A [pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amethyst-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) sits steady on the brow. 3. **Wear it by day.** A chip bracelet or bead bracelet on the left wrist, the receiving side in most crystal traditions, for a receptive stone you want to draw in. A pendant at the throat or heart works as well. 4. **In the hand when you crave.** For anyone working on drinking, smoking, or a habit, a tumbled amethyst in the pocket to hold when the urge comes is the oldest amethyst practice there is. 5. **With a purple candle.** Amethyst beside a purple candle for spiritual work, psychic development, or a peace working; purple is the candle color for those in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#purple). 6. **On a pendulum.** An [amethyst pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-amethyst-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) is the traditional choice for questions about the spirit, dreams, and intuition. 7. **In a cluster on the altar or desk.** A [druse cluster](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amethyst-druse?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) is the classic centerpiece, and crystal lore says a cluster also clears the stones set on or around it. 8. **In a grid or a mala.** As the crown stone in a chakra grid, or strung as a mala, which is how Tibet has used it for centuries. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Amethyst - **Clear quartz** to amplify anything you set with it; the pairing is so classic that chevron amethyst grows that way. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for grief, self-compassion, and gentler sleep; the shop's [lotus bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amethyst-rose-quartz-lotus-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) strings the two. - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** for a stronger third eye pairing in meditation. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** for cleansing and for the crown. - **Black tourmaline or hematite** to ground amethyst's height, which is why the old anti-nightmare sets pair them. - **Citrine or ametrine** when calm needs a little warmth; [ametrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-ametrine-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) carries both in one stone. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for intuition and dreams; the two are the classic third eye pair. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** for the third eye: amethyst for the vision, sodalite for the sense it makes. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the release before amethyst's peace. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for dreams and the crown, and the moon's own calm beside amethyst's clarity. - **[Fluorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/)** for the third eye pair with purple fluorite. What should amethyst not be paired with? Nothing will harm it or you. The only pairing crystal workers avoid is amethyst with strongly energizing stones such as carnelian or red jasper on the nightstand, since the two pull in opposite directions when the goal is sleep. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Amethyst Amethyst is hard and not water soluble, so cleansing is easy, with one rule: keep it out of long sun. - **Running water.** Rinse it under a cool tap for a minute. - **Moonlight.** A windowsill through the full moon is the classic amethyst charge, and it fits the stone's Neptune and Water lore. - **Smoke or sound** if you prefer dry methods. - **Selenite.** Lay it on a selenite slab overnight. - **A cluster.** Set tumbled amethyst on a larger amethyst or quartz cluster, the old crystal-shop habit. Charge it under the moon rather than the sun. Amethyst can fade if it is left in strong light for weeks, and a hot windowsill will slowly turn a deep purple stone pale. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/#2-recharge-light-safe-crystals-in-the-sun) covers eleven methods and which stones are light-safe. ### Can Amethyst Go in Water? Yes. Amethyst can be rinsed, soaked, bathed with, and used in a gem water made with the stone outside the glass. Skip long salt soaks, which can dull the polish, and avoid sudden temperature changes on clusters, where a cold cluster in hot water can crack along the base. ## How to Tell if Amethyst Is Real Real amethyst is common and inexpensive in tumbled form, so most fakes are glass and most "fakes" are just treated stones sold under another name. Four checks: 1. **Look for uneven color.** Real amethyst shows color zoning, darker at the tips of crystals or in bands, and often a faint cloudiness. Glass is perfectly even and perfectly clear. 2. **Look for bubbles.** Round bubbles mean glass. Quartz has none. 3. **Test the hardness.** Amethyst is 7 on the Mohs scale and scratches glass easily. A stone that a steel key can scratch is not quartz. 4. **Feel it.** Quartz is cool and dense. Glass and resin warm quickly in the hand. Synthetic amethyst, grown in a lab, exists and is real quartz in every physical sense; gem labs tell it apart by a twinning pattern that natural stone has and grown stone usually lacks. For spiritual work, the honest question is not natural versus lab but whether the seller told you. A large, flawless, deep purple faceted stone at a tumbled-stone price deserves the question. ## Amethyst Price Amethyst is one of the most affordable crystals, because Brazil and Uruguay produce it by the ton. A tumbled stone costs a dollar or two and a pound of them about twenty-five dollars, bracelets run from a few dollars to about eighteen, a worry stone or a pyramid under ten, and a pound of raw points or a small druse cluster between forty and ninety dollars. How much is amethyst worth as a gem? Faceted stones of deep, even color run from a few dollars a carat for standard material to far more for top Siberian grade, and there the color, not the size, sets the price. Chevron and ametrine tumbled stones cost about the same as plain amethyst. ## Amethyst Care Amethyst needs one thing from you: shade. At 7 on the Mohs scale it will scratch glass and hold up to daily wear, though topaz, sapphire, and diamond can scratch it, so store it apart from those. Wash it in warm soapy water. Keep it out of direct sun for long stretches, off hot windowsills, and away from heat, because light fades it and heat turns it yellow. A cluster kept in a north-facing room will hold its purple for a lifetime; the same cluster in a south-facing window will be lavender in a few years. ## Where to Find Amethyst Everything we carry is in our [amethyst collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst): [tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amethyst-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) and tumbled chips, [raw amethyst points by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amethyst-points?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst), Brazilian druse clusters, [chevron amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amethyst-chevron-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) and ametrine tumbled stones, worry stones, pyramids, eggs, pendulums, a [chakra necklace](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amethyst-chakra-necklace?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst), and bracelets in chip, nugget, and bead styles. Our jewelry pieces are gathered in the [amethyst jewelry](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-jewelry?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) collection, and if calm is the goal, the [calming crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/calming-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amethyst) collection puts amethyst beside its quieter companions. All of it is natural, untreated purple amethyst, with the ametrine and chevron sold under their own names. ## Amethyst FAQ ### What is amethyst? Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz, colored by traces of iron and natural radiation. It is 7 on the Mohs scale, grows in six-sided crystals and geodes, and comes mainly from Brazil and Uruguay. ### What is the spiritual meaning of amethyst? In crystal practice, amethyst is the stone of calm, clear sight, and sobriety in the widest sense: a clear head and a quiet mind. It is the stone of the crown and third eye chakras. Scott Cunningham lists it for dreams, overcoming alcoholism, healing, psychism, peace, love, protection against thieves, courage, and happiness. ### What does amethyst symbolize? Clarity, peace, spiritual sight, royalty, and sobriety. Its Greek name translates as "not drunk," it sits on bishops' rings, and it was one of the five cardinal gems of the medieval world. ### What does amethyst do? In crystal practice it quiets: practitioners keep it by the bed for sleep, hold it against stress and cravings, and use it at the crown or brow for meditation and intuition. ### What is amethyst good for? Sleep and dreams, calm, meditation and intuition, sobriety and breaking habits, grief, protection, and spiritual work of every kind. It is the all-purpose crystal most people own first. ### Where should amethyst be placed on the body? On the crown or the brow in meditation, under the pillow or on the nightstand for sleep, and worn on the left wrist or at the throat by day. ### What should amethyst not be paired with? Nothing will harm it. Crystal workers only avoid pairing it with strongly energizing stones such as carnelian on the nightstand, because they pull against sleep. With clear quartz, rose quartz, selenite, and lapis lazuli it pairs well. ### What does God say about amethyst? Scripture names amethyst as the ninth stone of the High Priest's breastplate in Exodus 28:19 and the twelfth foundation of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:20, and says nothing about its powers. The sobriety meaning comes from Greek belief and from the church's reading of Acts 2:15. ### What chakra is amethyst? The crown chakra, whose color is violet, and the third eye. It is placed on the top of the head or the brow in meditation. ### Is amethyst a birthstone? Yes. Amethyst is the birthstone for February, which makes it the stone of Aquarius and Pisces. ### Is green amethyst real amethyst? Green amethyst is green quartz, properly called prasiolite, and nearly all of it is amethyst that has been heat-treated. Natural prasiolite is rare. It is real quartz and a real treatment, sold under a trade name. ### What is chevron amethyst? Chevron amethyst is amethyst banded with white quartz in V-shaped stripes. It is natural, it carries amethyst's calm with clear quartz's clarity, and it is a favorite meditation and worry stone. ### Can amethyst go in water? Yes. Amethyst is hard and not water soluble, so rinsing, soaking, and bathing with it are safe. Avoid long salt soaks and sudden temperature changes on clusters. ### Does amethyst fade in the sun? Yes, slowly. Long exposure to strong light turns deep purple amethyst pale, and heat turns it yellow. Charge it under the moon and keep it out of hot windows. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** Crystals, magical-crystals, magickal properties --- ### [Labradorite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep labradorite for intuition, change, and protection. The gray stone that flashes blue and gold when you tilt it is the stone of readers, healers, and anyone standing at a turning point. Here is what it is, why it flashes, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, its varieties, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep labradorite for intuition, change, and protection. It is the gray stone that looks like nothing until you tilt it and a sheet of electric blue, gold, or green flashes across its face, and in crystal lore that trick is the whole point: the light was there all along, and you had to move to see it. Practitioners call it the stone of magic and the stone of transformation, and it is the one tarot readers, healers, and anyone in the middle of a big change most often keep on the table. ## What Is Labradorite? Labradorite is a feldspar, the most common mineral family in the earth's crust, and specifically a calcium-rich member of the [plagioclase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagioclase) series. It was first identified on Paul's Island near Nain, in [Labrador](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labradorite), Canada, in the eighteenth century, and it took the region's name with it. At rest it is gray, gray-green, or nearly black, and often looks dull. The flash is called labradorescence, or schiller, a term the Danish mineralogist Ove Balthasar Bøggild gave to the effect. Inside the stone, microscopically thin layers of two slightly different feldspars grew side by side as the rock cooled, and when light enters at the right angle those layers interfere with it and throw back a single color, most often blue, sometimes gold, green, orange, or, in the best Finnish stones, the whole spectrum. Turn the stone a few degrees and the color vanishes, because the angle is wrong. That is why a labradorite in a shop tray can look like a gray pebble until someone picks it up. Most labradorite sold today comes from Madagascar, with important sources in Finland, Norway, India, China, Australia, and the original Canadian deposits. It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale and has good cleavage, so it can split along flat planes if it is dropped hard, so it is a stone to set down gently. ### Where Labradorite Is Found Madagascar is the source for nearly all the tumbled stones, bracelets, and free-shapes in shops today, and its stone gives the classic blue and gold flash on gray. Finland produces spectrolite, the full-spectrum variety, from a deposit at Ylämaa that was found in 1940 by workers digging wartime fortifications. Labrador and Newfoundland in Canada still produce the original material, Norway produces the related larvikite, and smaller amounts come from Poland, China, Australia, India, and the United States. ### Labradorite Varieties: Spectrolite, Rainbow Moonstone, Black, Blue, and Golden Several stones sell under the labradorite name, and a few labradorites sell under other names: | Stone | What it is | Look | |---|---|---| | Labradorite | The classic gray feldspar from Madagascar and Canada | Blue, gold, or green flash on gray | | Spectrolite | Labradorite from Ylämaa, Finland, a protected trade name | Dark base with a full-spectrum flash: blue, green, gold, orange, red | | Rainbow moonstone | A white to milky labradorite, not a true moonstone | Pale base with a blue sheen and sometimes rainbow flashes | | Black labradorite | Dark labradorite, and often larvikite, a Norwegian rock sold as black moonstone | Near-black base with a silver-blue flash | | Blue labradorite | Ordinary labradorite with beads chosen for their blue flash | Gray base, strong blue sheet of color | | Golden labradorite | A transparent yellow feldspar from Oregon and Mexico, sold under the name | Clear honey-yellow, no flash | | Purple, red, and green "labradorite" | Andesine-labradorite, much of it treated to deepen the color | Transparent red, green, or purple | The two worth knowing are rainbow moonstone, which is labradorite despite its name, and larvikite, which is a rock rather than a mineral but flashes for the same reason. Red and purple andesine has a history of undisclosed treatment in the trade, so buy it from a seller who says what was done to it. ## Labradorite Spiritual Meaning Labradorite's spiritual meaning is hidden light: intuition, transformation, and the kind of protection that comes from knowing more than you show. It is the stone of the reader and the healer, the one crystal books call the stone of magic, and it has been adopted by nearly every modern practitioner who works with intuition as the stone to keep beside the cards. Its lore is younger than lapis or carnelian, because the stone itself only entered the Western record in the 1770s. The modern meanings were set down in the crystal guides of the last fifty years, most influentially Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible*, which lists labradorite for transformation, intuition, and shielding the aura, and they all grow from the way the stone behaves: dull until you look at it right, then blazing. Practitioners read that as the light in a person that shows only under the right conditions, and as the truth in a situation that appears once you shift your angle. A story often told about it says the Northern Lights were once trapped inside the rocks of Labrador until a warrior struck them free with his spear, and that the light still caught in the stone is what we see flash. It appears in crystal books far more often than in ethnographic records, so treat it as a modern legend that fits the stone rather than an ancient one, and enjoy it as that. What are the spiritual benefits of labradorite? In the lore, a sharper intuition, a steadier sense of self through change, and a kind of energetic privacy: it is the stone practitioners wear when they do not want to absorb the mood of every room they walk into. ### What Labradorite Is Good For - **Intuition and divination.** The stone beside the tarot deck, the pendulum, and the scrying mirror. Our guide to [developing psychic ability](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-psychic/) pairs well with it. - **Change and transitions.** A new job, a move, a breakup, a new name: labradorite is the stone for the middle of the crossing, when the old shape is gone and the new one has not arrived. - **Shielding for empaths.** The stone practitioners wear to keep other people's moods from soaking in, which is why it is in so many protection sets, and why it turns up on so many desks at work. - **Creativity and inspiration.** For the flash of an idea, and for artists who work from instinct. - **Meditation and the third eye.** Laid on the brow for inner sight, dreams, and the quiet needed to hear yourself think. - **Speaking your truth.** A throat chakra stone in many traditions, for saying the thing you have only sensed. - **Night and dreams.** Kept by the bed for vivid, remembered dreams, alongside amethyst. ## Labradorite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Labradorite | |---|---| | Mineral | Calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar; the flash is labradorescence from layered feldspar within the stone | | Hardness | 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, with cleavage, so it can split if dropped | | Color | Gray to near-black base with a blue, gold, or green flash; full spectrum in spectrolite; white in rainbow moonstone | | Element | Water, with Air for the mind | | Planet | Moon, with Uranus for sudden change | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Third eye and throat, with the crown | | Zodiac | Leo, Scorpio, and Sagittarius | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | Moon and night goddesses in modern practice; no traditional attribution | | Keywords | Intuition, transformation, protection, magic, inspiration, hidden light | ### Labradorite Chakra Labradorite is a third eye chakra stone first. The brow center, [Ajna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajna), governs intuition and inner sight in yogic tradition, and a stone whose whole nature is light that appears when you look the right way is a natural fit. Practitioners lay a flat tumbled stone on the brow in meditation or wear it as a pendant. Its blue flash also makes it a throat chakra stone, for speaking what intuition has shown you, and some traditions place it at the crown for spiritual connection. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places labradorite among its companions. ### Labradorite Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Leo, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are the signs most often given to labradorite: Leo for its light, Scorpio for its depth and transformation, Sagittarius for its search. What zodiac should wear labradorite? Any of them. It is not a birthstone for any month, and no sign is barred. Who should wear labradorite? Anyone who reads, heals, teaches, or counsels, anyone in the middle of a change, and anyone who comes home from crowds feeling like they carried the crowd with them. Who should not wear a labradorite stone? Nobody is forbidden it. The warnings online come from Vedic gem astrology, which does not use labradorite as a planetary stone, and from a habit of copying "who should not wear" answers between stones. The one honest caution is practical rather than mystical: labradorite is a stone of change, and if you are working hard to keep something exactly as it is, it may not be the stone you want on your desk that month. ## How to Use Labradorite The best labradorite uses put the stone where you do your seeing: 1. **Beside the cards.** A tumbled stone or a free-shape on the table when you read tarot, throw runes, or use a pendulum. A [labradorite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-labradorite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite) is the traditional choice for questions about what is hidden. 2. **On the brow in meditation.** Lie down, rest a flat stone between your eyebrows, and breathe for five minutes with the question you want answered. 3. **Worn against the skin.** A bead bracelet on the left wrist, the receiving side in most crystal traditions, or a pendant at the throat. This is the shielding use: the stone between you and the room. 4. **In a pocket through a transition.** A tumbled stone carried for the length of a move, a job change, or a hard season. The shop's [New Beginning kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/new-beginning-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite) pairs it with larvikite and hessonite [garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) for exactly that. 5. **With a purple or silver candle.** Labradorite beside a purple candle for psychic work or a silver one for intuition; both colors are in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#purple). 6. **By the bed.** On the nightstand for dreams, with amethyst if you want them calm as well as clear. 7. **On the altar at the dark moon.** A stone of hidden light for the night with no moon, when practitioners work on what is not yet visible; our [moon water guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) covers the phases. 8. **On your desk at work.** A tumbled stone or a small free-shape beside the monitor, or in a drawer if the office is not the kind of place for crystals. This is the shielding use again, aimed at the workday: practitioners keep it there to hold their own mood steady through meetings, to keep other people's stress from landing on them, and to stay out of the gossip that runs through every office. Tilt it once when the day turns sour and take the flash as your cue to change your angle on the situation. 9. **In the hand when you need to see clearly.** Hold it, tilt it until the flash appears, and take the flash as the reminder: the light is there, change your angle. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Labradorite - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for meditation and dreams; the two are the classic third eye pair. - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** when intuition needs to become speech. - **Black tourmaline** for grounding and a firmer shield; the shop's [wolf bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/blue-labradorite-black-tourmaline-wolf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite) strings the two. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for the Moon side of its lore, and rainbow moonstone is labradorite anyway. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify anything you set with it. - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for the slow growth that follows a transformation. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** when a change needs a spine as well as sight. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** for saying what intuition has shown you, and both are feldspars. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** for logic after intuition. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** to keep the heart open while labradorite does the changing. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for scrying: labradorite for the vision, obsidian for the mirror. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Labradorite Labradorite is a feldspar, not a quartz, so cleanse it with a little care: - **Running water.** A quick rinse under a cool tap is fine. - **Moonlight.** A windowsill through the full moon, or the dark moon if your practice uses it, is the charge that fits its lore. - **Smoke or sound** if you prefer dry methods. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/).** Lay it on a selenite slab overnight. Skip salt entirely, since salt can work into the cleavage planes and dull the surface, and do not leave it soaking. Sunlight will not fade it, but there is no reason to leave a stone that flashes best in soft light baking in a window. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods. ### Can Labradorite Go in Water? Briefly, yes. A rinse or a short dip will not hurt polished labradorite. A long soak is not a good idea, because water can work into the cleavage planes and, with time, dull the polish that shows the flash. Never use salt water, and avoid sudden temperature changes. ## How to Tell if Labradorite Is Real Real labradorite is rarely faked, because the flash is hard to imitate, and the "fakes" you will meet are mostly other stones sold under the name. Three checks: 1. **Tilt it.** Real labradorite flashes only at certain angles, and the color vanishes when you turn it. Glass or resin "labradorite" glitters from every angle or has a printed sheen that never moves. 2. **Look at the base.** Between flashes the stone is gray, gray-green, or dark, often with fine parallel lines from its twinning. A stone that is bright and even with no dull side is not labradorite. 3. **Feel it.** Feldspar is cool and dense and will scratch glass, though not as easily as quartz. Resin warms in the hand. A rainbow moonstone that flashes blue is labradorite and honestly so. A "black labradorite" may be larvikite, which is a fine stone with the same flash. What to question is a transparent red or purple "labradorite" with no word about treatment. ## Labradorite Price Labradorite price depends almost entirely on the flash. Tumbled stones with a decent blue flash cost a dollar or two each and a pound of them between thirty and fifty dollars, bracelets run from three dollars for black labradorite to about twelve, a pound of raw grade A stone is under twenty, and polished free-shapes with a strong flash sit between sixty and eighty. Full-spectrum Finnish spectrolite costs several times more than Madagascar stone, and a labradorite cabochon in a sterling ring is priced mostly for the silverwork. For spiritual work, a stone with a flash you can find easily matters more than the color of the flash. ## Labradorite Care Labradorite needs one thing from you: not to be dropped. At 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it is hard enough for daily wear, but with its cleavage a sharp knock can split a stone along a flat plane, and rings and pendulums take the most knocks. Store it apart from quartz, topaz, and harder stones that can scratch it. Wash it with a soft damp cloth rather than a soak, keep it away from salt, and give it a light polish now and then, because the flash lives in the surface. It will not fade in light. ## Where to Find Labradorite Everything we carry is in our [labradorite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/labradorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite): [tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-labodarite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite), [raw grade A stone by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-labradorite-grade-a-untumbled?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite), [pieces polished on one face](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-labrodorite-polished-side?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite) that show how the flash hides in rough rock, [8mm bead bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/labradorite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite) and a [black labradorite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-labradorite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite), a [rough stone cage pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/labradorite-rough-tread-cage-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite), a pendulum, wire-wrapped points, a bead strand for your own stringing, polished [free-shapes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6-labradorite-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite), and a sterling [knotwork ring](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/size-11-labradorite-ring?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite). All of it is natural, untreated labradorite from Madagascar, and the moonstone in our [moonstone collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=labradorite) is the place to look if what you want is the white flash. ## Labradorite FAQ ### What is labradorite? Labradorite is a calcium-rich plagioclase feldspar, first identified in Labrador, Canada, that flashes blue, gold, or green when tilted. The flash, called labradorescence, comes from thin layers of feldspar inside the stone that interfere with light. It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale and mostly mined in Madagascar today. ### What is the spiritual meaning of labradorite? In crystal practice, labradorite is the stone of intuition, transformation, and protection: hidden light that shows when you change your angle. It is the stone of readers and healers, called the stone of magic in modern crystal lore, and a third eye and throat chakra stone. ### What are the spiritual benefits of labradorite? In crystal practice, a sharper intuition, steadiness through change, a shield against absorbing other people's moods, inspiration, and clearer dreams. It is worn during transitions and kept beside the tarot deck. ### What does labradorite do? Practitioners use it to strengthen intuition, to stay themselves through a big change, and to keep other people's energy from soaking in. It is laid on the brow in meditation and worn against the skin by day. ### What is labradorite good for? Intuition and divination, transitions, shielding for empaths, creativity, meditation, truthful speech, and dreams. It is the stone for the middle of a change. ### Who should wear labradorite? Anyone who reads, heals, teaches, or counsels, anyone in the middle of a transition, and anyone who absorbs the mood of a room too easily. Any zodiac sign can wear it. ### Who should not wear a labradorite stone? Nobody is barred from it. The warnings online are copied between stones and come from a Vedic system that does not use labradorite. The only practical caution is that it is a stone of change, so it may not suit a season when you are trying to hold everything still. ### What zodiac should wear labradorite? Leo, Scorpio, and Sagittarius are the traditional matches, but any sign can wear it. It is not a birthstone. ### What chakra is labradorite? The third eye chakra first, for intuition and inner sight, and the throat chakra, for speaking what you have sensed. Some traditions also place it at the crown. ### Is rainbow moonstone the same as labradorite? Yes. Rainbow moonstone is a white to milky variety of labradorite with a blue sheen, not a true moonstone, though it is sold under the moonstone name almost everywhere. ### What is black labradorite? Black labradorite is dark labradorite with a silver-blue flash, and much of what is sold under the name is larvikite, a Norwegian rock whose feldspar flashes the same way. Both are natural and both carry the same lore. ### Can labradorite go in water? Briefly. A rinse is fine, a long soak is not, because water can work into the stone's cleavage planes and dull the polish. No salt water and no sudden temperature changes. ### How hard is labradorite? Labradorite is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for daily wear but softer than quartz, and it has cleavage, so a hard knock can split it along a flat plane. Set it down gently and store it apart from harder stones. ### How much does labradorite cost? Tumbled stones cost a dollar or two each, bracelets from three to twelve dollars, a pound of raw stone under twenty, and polished free-shapes with a strong flash sixty to eighty. Finnish spectrolite costs several times more, and the price of any piece follows the strength of its flash. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Black Onyx Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep black onyx for protection, strength, and self-control. It is the glossy black stone worn into battle by the Romans, set on signet rings for centuries, and kept by modern practitioners for grounding, discipline, and a steady shield. Here is what it is, the honest truth about its color, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, which hand to wear it on, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep black onyx for protection, strength, and self-control. It is the glossy black stone the Romans carried into battle, the stone of the signet ring and the mourning brooch, and the one modern practitioners reach for when they need to hold a boundary, keep a promise to themselves, or stop absorbing everyone else's weather. Where labradorite is hidden light, black onyx is the closed door: it does not sparkle, it does not flash, and that is exactly its power. ## What Is Black Onyx? Black onyx is [chalcedony](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcedony), the same fine-grained quartz that makes agate, carnelian, and jasper. Strictly speaking, [onyx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onyx) is agate whose bands run in straight, parallel layers, classically black and white, and "black onyx" is the solid black form of it, cut from the dark band or made entirely dark. It is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, takes a mirror polish, and has been carved into cameos, seals, and beads for well over two thousand years. The name comes from the Greek word for fingernail, because pale banded onyx looks like the pink and white of a nail. Here is the part most shops leave out: nearly all black onyx sold today is dyed. Natural solid-black chalcedony is uncommon, so the trade has darkened pale agate since Roman times by soaking it in a sugar solution and then treating it with acid, which carbonizes the sugar inside the stone and turns it permanently black. The first-century naturalist [Pliny the Elder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder) described the trick in his *Natural History*, and it is still the standard method. The result is real chalcedony with a stable color that does not rub off or fade, and the crystal lore has always applied to the stone as it is worn, so a dyed black onyx is not a fake. It is simply the honest answer to "why is every black onyx bead exactly the same black." ### Where Onyx Is Found Onyx and the agate it is made from come from Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, India, Madagascar, Mexico, Germany, Pakistan, Australia, China, Yemen, and several US states. Most tumbled black onyx and beads in shops are Brazilian or Indian agate darkened in India, and the striped black-and-white onyx sold as zebra or banded onyx is usually Brazilian. The "onyx" carved into bowls, lamps, and mortars is mostly a different rock, which the varieties table below sorts out. ### Onyx Colors and Varieties: Black, Sardonyx, Green, Blue, White, and Banded The word onyx covers two different materials, and the color tells you which one you are holding: | Stone | What it is | Look | |---|---|---| | Black onyx | Solid black chalcedony, nearly always dyed agate | Opaque, uniform black, glassy polish | | Banded or zebra onyx | True onyx: chalcedony in straight black and white layers | Crisp parallel stripes | | [Sardonyx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sardonyx) | Onyx whose bands are red-brown sard instead of black | Brown, red, and white stripes; the classic cameo stone | | Green onyx | Usually [onyx marble](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_onyx), a banded calcite from Pakistan and Mexico, not chalcedony | Translucent green with swirled or wavy veins, soft (3 on the Mohs scale) | | Blue onyx | Chalcedony dyed or heated to blue, or blue-banded calcite | Even sea-blue or twilight blue | | White onyx | Pale chalcedony, or white banded calcite in carved pieces | Milky white with faint bands | | Brown onyx | Banded calcite, or in the stone trade a second name for stromatolite | Warm brown bands; stromatolite is a fossil | The short version: if it is black, striped, or brown-and-white with sharp edges, it is chalcedony and carries onyx lore. If it is green, translucent, carved into a bowl or a lamp, and scratches easily, it is calcite that borrowed the name. Both are lovely, and the shop carries both, but they are not the same stone. ### Black Onyx vs [Obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/), Black Tourmaline, Jet, and [Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) Four other black stones share the protection shelf with onyx, and they are easy to mix up in a bead tray: | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Black onyx | Chalcedony, 6.5 to 7 | Opaque, even black, cool, scratches glass, sometimes a straight white band | Protection, strength, self-control | | Black obsidian | Volcanic glass, 5 to 5.5 | Translucent smoky brown at thin edges, curved shell-like chips, very glossy | Truth-telling, shadow work, cutting cords | | Black tourmaline | A crystal mineral, 7 to 7.5 | Dull to satiny, often with lengthwise grooves, breaks in splinters | Grounding, shielding, absorbing negativity | | Jet | Fossilized wood, 2.5 to 4 | Warm to the touch, very light, can be scratched with a knife | Mourning, protection, the Victorian grief stone | | Hematite | Iron oxide, 5 to 6.5 | Metallic silver-black mirror shine, heavy for its size | Grounding, blood, strength | Our older guide to [tourmaline versus onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tourmaline-onyx-differences/) goes deeper on the first two, and the rule of thumb for practice is this: onyx is the stone you wear to keep your own composure, tourmaline is the stone you set at the door, and obsidian is the stone you pick up when you are ready to see something you have been avoiding. ## Black Onyx Spiritual Meaning Black onyx's spiritual meaning is protection through self-mastery: strength, discipline, focus, and a boundary that holds. Where most protective stones are described as absorbing or deflecting, onyx is described as steadying the person who wears it, so that nothing gets a grip. It is the stone of the closed door, the kept promise, and the long haul. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists onyx as projective, ruled by Mars and Saturn, of the element Fire, sacred to Mars, and used for protection and defensive magic, worn when facing an adversary or a conflict of any kind. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it a stone of strength and support in difficult circumstances, for taking control of your own life, and adds the older belief that onyx holds the memories of whoever wears it, which is why some traditions cleanse a secondhand onyx before putting it on. Onyx also carries a shadow reputation worth knowing, because you will meet it online. Medieval and Renaissance lapidaries warned that onyx bred quarrels, sad dreams, and melancholy, and some said a demon lived in the stone and woke at night. Cunningham reports the belief and sets it aside, and modern practitioners read it the way you would read any strong stone: onyx does not soothe, it braces. If what you need tonight is comfort, reach for [amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/). If what you need is a spine, reach for onyx. Its history backs the meaning. The Romans carried sardonyx amulets engraved with Mars into battle for courage. Onyx was one of the twelve stones of the High Priest's breastplate, and the names of the tribes of Israel were engraved on two onyx stones worn on his shoulders. In Renaissance Europe sardonyx was worn for eloquence, and in the nineteenth century black onyx became the stone of mourning jewelry, worn through grief as a sign of holding steady. ### What Black Onyx Symbolizes Black onyx symbolizes strength held in reserve, protection that comes from within, endings that are complete, and the discipline to see a thing through. Its black is the black of the closed door and the night sky rather than the black of loss, and its polish, the way it turns a hard surface to the world, is the whole symbol in one object. ### What Black Onyx Is Good For - **Protection.** The original use, from the Roman battlefield to the modern commute: a stone worn so that other people's anger, envy, and stress find nothing to hold. It anchors our [guide to protection crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/). - **Self-control and habits.** For the month you quit something, the diet, the budget, the boundary you keep having to restate. Onyx is the stone of the promise kept to yourself. - **Focus and stamina.** For long projects, exams, training, and any work where the hard part is showing up on day forty. - **Grief and endings.** The mourning stone, worn through a loss as a way of staying upright rather than a way of feeling less. - **Grounding.** A root chakra stone for the days you feel scattered or unsafe in your own skin. - **Shielding for empaths and helpers.** Nurses, teachers, counselors, and anyone whose job is other people's feelings. - **Confidence in conflict.** The stone Cunningham names for facing an adversary: the difficult meeting, the court date, the conversation you have been dreading. - **Shadow and Saturn work.** For practitioners who work with the stern planet, the dark moon, and the parts of themselves they would rather not look at. ### Black Onyx in the Bible Onyx is named in scripture more often than most gemstones. In Genesis 2:12 it is one of the treasures of the land of Havilah beside the river out of Eden, along with gold and bdellium. In Exodus 28, two onyx stones engraved with the names of the twelve tribes are set on the shoulders of the High Priest's ephod, and onyx is the eleventh stone of the [breastplate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestly_breastplate) itself. The Hebrew word, *shoham*, is translated onyx in most English Bibles, though scholars have argued for beryl and other stones, and the Greek Septuagint uses a different word again. Whatever the ancient stone was, onyx has carried the association with priestly authority and with names borne on the shoulders for two thousand years, and scripture says nothing about it having powers of its own. ## Black Onyx Properties and Correspondences | Property | Black Onyx | |---|---| | Mineral | Chalcedony (cryptocrystalline quartz); banded agate cut or dyed to solid black | | Hardness | 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale; no cleavage, tough, water-safe | | Color | Opaque black; banded black and white; sardonyx red-brown; green and brown "onyx" are calcite | | Element | Fire in Cunningham; Earth in most modern crystal books | | Planet | Mars and Saturn | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Root, with the solar plexus for willpower | | Zodiac | Leo and Capricorn | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list; sardonyx is a traditional August stone | | Deities | Mars; Saturn and the dark goddesses in modern practice | | Keywords | Protection, strength, self-control, focus, endurance, endings, grounding | ### Black Onyx Chakra Black onyx is a root chakra stone. The root, [Muladhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muladhara), sits at the base of the spine and governs safety, survival, and the feeling of being planted, and every black stone in the crystal books is assigned to it. Onyx is the root stone for discipline specifically: practitioners hold it at the base of the spine, sit on it in meditation, or wear it as a ring or bracelet through the day. Because it is also a willpower stone, some place it on the solar plexus when the work is self-control rather than safety. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places onyx among its companions, and our [root chakra oil blend](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-perfume-oil-recipe/) pairs with it. ### Black Onyx Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Leo and Capricorn are the signs most often given to black onyx: Leo for its courage and its Mars-and-Fire lore, Capricorn for Saturn, discipline, and the long climb. What signs should wear black onyx? Any of them. It is not a birthstone for any month, though sardonyx, its striped red form, is a traditional August stone, and no sign is barred from it. Who should wear black onyx? Anyone in a season that asks for endurance: a hard job, a recovery, a grief, a legal fight, a habit being broken, a boundary being kept. Who should not wear onyx stone? Nobody is forbidden it. The "who should not wear" warnings online descend from the medieval quarrel-and-nightmare lore and from Vedic astrology, which uses onyx as a substitute for blue sapphire and warns Saturn-afflicted charts off it. The practical version is simpler: onyx braces rather than soothes, so if you are already rigid, exhausted, or grieving in a way that needs softening, wear it by day and take it off at night, or pair it with something gentle. And if a secondhand onyx feels heavy, cleanse it before you decide; the lore says it remembers. ## How to Use Black Onyx The best black onyx uses put the stone where your resolve is tested: 1. **On the body as a ring or bracelet.** The classic use. A [black onyx bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-onynatural-agate-dyed-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) or a signet ring worn every day through the season you need it, which is why "black onyx ring" is one of the most searched phrases about the stone. 2. **In a pocket for conflict.** A tumbled stone or a [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/onyz-black-worrystone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) carried into the meeting, the hearing, or the family dinner, and worked between thumb and finger when you need to stay composed. 3. **On your desk at work.** The same shielding use as labradorite, aimed at endurance rather than intuition: a stone beside the keyboard for the long project, the difficult manager, and the office gossip you have decided not to join. 4. **With a black candle.** Onyx beside a black candle for banishing, protection, and endings; the color is in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#black). 5. **For a promise to yourself.** Hold the stone, say the boundary or the habit out loud once, and wear it until the promise no longer needs a reminder. This is the oldest form of onyx magic: a vow made physical. 6. **On a Saturday or a Tuesday.** Saturn's day for discipline and endings, Mars's day for courage, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). 7. **At the threshold.** A tumbled onyx on the sill or in a bowl by the door, alongside black tourmaline if you keep one, as the household boundary. 8. **Through grief.** Worn as the Victorians wore it, as a quiet sign to yourself that you are still standing. Take it off when you want to cry; put it back on when you have to go to work. 9. **In shadow and Saturn work.** On the altar at the dark moon, with the [Samhain altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/) in autumn, or in any working where you look at what you usually avoid. ### Which Hand to Wear Black Onyx On Wear black onyx on the right hand to project its strength outward, into a conflict, a negotiation, or a task, and on the left hand to draw protection in, to shield yourself from what a room or a person puts out. That is the rule most crystal traditions use, with the left as the receiving side and the right as the giving side, and it is why "black onyx meaning right hand" is a question people ask. If you only have one bracelet, wear it on the left for shielding by default and switch it to the right on the day you have to hold your ground. A ring follows the same rule, and a pendant sits over the heart and does both. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Black Onyx - **Black tourmaline** for a stronger shield; onyx holds you steady while tourmaline works the room. The shop's [black tourmaline collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) is the place to start. - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** for courage with warmth; the two are the classic confidence pair. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** when discipline needs drive. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify, and to lighten onyx when it feels heavy. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for the night: onyx by day, amethyst by the bed. - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for the slow growth after a hard ending, and because both are chalcedony. - **Hematite** for a double dose of grounding; our [hematite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) has the beads. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** when the boundary needs saying kindly. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** when the backbone needs a clear head. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Black Onyx Black onyx is one of the easiest stones to care for, because chalcedony is hard, tough, and water-safe: - **Running water.** Rinse it under the tap and dry it. Onyx does not mind. - **Salt.** A short bed of salt is fine for onyx, which is more than can be said for most stones; do not leave it for days. - **Sunlight or moonlight.** Both suit it. Practitioners who follow its Saturn lore charge it under the dark moon or on a Saturday; those who follow the Mars lore leave it in the noon sun. - **Earth.** Bury it overnight in a pot of soil for the root chakra reset. - **Smoke, sound, or [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** if you prefer dry methods. Because most black onyx is dyed, skip anything acidic or bleaching, such as vinegar soaks, ultrasonic cleaners with chemical solutions, or long baths in salt water, since a strong acid is what set the color and a strong acid can in theory lift it. Plain water and a cloth are all it ever needs. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods. ### Can Black Onyx Go in Water? Yes. Black onyx is chalcedony, 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage and no water-soluble minerals, so rinsing it, soaking it briefly, and wearing it in the shower are all safe. The only cautions are for the dye: avoid hot water, acids, and chemical cleaners, and dry it rather than leaving it wet for days. ## How to Tell if Black Onyx Is Real Real black onyx is dyed and still real, so the question is really "is this chalcedony or something else," and the something else is usually glass, plastic, or a different black stone. Four checks: 1. **Look at the edges in strong light.** Onyx is opaque all the way through. If a thin edge glows smoky brown or [amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/), it is obsidian; if it glows evenly, it may be glass. 2. **Check for bubbles and swirls.** Glass shows round bubbles and swirl lines under a loupe. Onyx shows none, or faint straight banding. 3. **Feel and weigh it.** Onyx is cool and moderately heavy. Plastic warms fast and is light; jet is warm and very light; hematite is far heavier and metallic. 4. **Scratch test, carefully.** Onyx scratches glass; glass does not scratch onyx. A steel knife will not mark it. A stone a knife can scratch is calcite "onyx," jet, or plastic. A stone that is uniformly black with a straight white band through it is the best evidence of all, because that band is agate structure and cannot be faked cheaply. ## Black Onyx Price Is black onyx expensive? No. Because it is dyed agate, and agate is one of the most abundant gem materials on earth, black onyx is among the cheapest stones in the shop: a worry stone for about three dollars, a bead bracelet for four, and a full pound of tumbled stones for around fourteen. A black onyx ring or pendant is priced for its silver or gold, not the stone. Is black onyx valuable, then? Not as a gem, and that has never mattered to its lore; the Romans wore it into battle and the Victorians wore it through grief because of what it meant, not what it cost. The pieces that do cost more are natural banded onyx with strong straight stripes, antique cameos and intaglios, and sardonyx. ## Black Onyx Care Black onyx asks almost nothing of you. It is hard enough for daily wear, does not fade in light, and shrugs off water. Keep it out of contact with harder stones such as topaz, sapphire, and clear quartz points in a jewelry box, since a 7 can scratch a 6.5 over time, and keep it away from acids and bleach for the sake of the dye. Wipe it with a soft cloth to bring the polish back. Green and other calcite "onyx" pieces are a different matter: they are soft, scratch easily, and dissolve in vinegar, so treat a green onyx bowl like marble. ## Where to Find Black Onyx Everything we carry is in our [onyx collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx): [tumbled black onyx by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-onyblack-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), a [thumb-polished worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/onyz-black-worrystone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), bead bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/onyblack-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) and [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-onynatural-agate-dyed-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), a [ruby zoisite and onyx bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/ruby-zoisite-black-onywith-dragon?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) with a pewter dragon, [banded onyx stripe stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-onystripe-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) that show the true black-and-white layering, and the calcite kind for the altar: an [onyx marble mortar and pestle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4-onyx-mortar-and-pestle-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), a [green onyx point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/green-onytop-polished-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), and a [green onyx lamp](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/green-onyx-lamp?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx). Every listing says which material it is. For the other black protection stones, see the [black obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), [jet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jet-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx), and [hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) collections, or browse all [root chakra crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/root-chakra-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=black-onyx) together. ## Black Onyx FAQ ### What is black onyx? Black onyx is solid black chalcedony, the fine-grained quartz that also makes agate. True onyx is agate with straight parallel bands, and black onyx is its all-black form. It is 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs scale, and nearly all of it is agate darkened by a sugar-and-acid treatment used since Roman times. ### What does black onyx mean spiritually? In crystal practice, black onyx is the stone of protection through self-mastery: strength, discipline, focus, and a boundary that holds. It is a root chakra stone ruled by Mars and Saturn, worn for courage in conflict, endurance through hard seasons, and steadiness in grief. ### What does black onyx symbolize? Strength held in reserve, protection from within, complete endings, and the discipline to see something through. Its black is the closed door and the night sky, and its polish is the hard surface it turns to the world. ### What are the benefits of wearing black onyx? In crystal practice, composure under pressure, a shield against other people's moods, willpower for habits and boundaries, stamina for long work, and grounding. It is worn by day, often as a ring or bracelet, and traditionally taken off at night if it feels heavy. ### What is black onyx good for? Protection, self-control, focus, grief, grounding, shielding for empaths and helpers, confidence in conflict, and Saturn or shadow work. It is the stone for the season that asks you to endure. ### Who should wear black onyx? Anyone facing a conflict, keeping a hard boundary, breaking a habit, recovering, grieving, or working through a long project. Any zodiac sign can wear it, and it is a traditional choice for Leo and Capricorn. ### Who should not wear onyx stone? Nobody is barred from it. The warnings come from medieval lore about quarrels and bad dreams and from Vedic astrology, where onyx stands in for blue sapphire. The practical caution is that onyx braces rather than soothes, so if you need softening, wear it by day only or pair it with amethyst or [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/). ### What signs should wear black onyx? Leo and Capricorn are the traditional matches, Leo for courage and Capricorn for discipline, but any sign can wear it. It is not a modern birthstone; sardonyx, its striped red form, is a traditional August stone. ### What chakra is black onyx? The root chakra, for safety, grounding, and being planted, with the solar plexus when the work is willpower and self-control. ### Which hand should you wear black onyx on? The right hand to project strength outward into a conflict or a task, the left hand to draw protection in and shield yourself. Left is the default for everyday shielding; switch to the right on the day you have to hold your ground. ### Is black onyx dyed? Almost always, yes. Natural solid-black chalcedony is uncommon, so the trade darkens pale agate with a sugar solution and acid, a method Pliny the Elder described in the first century. The color is permanent, the stone is real chalcedony, and the lore applies to it as worn. ### What is the difference between black onyx and obsidian? Black onyx is chalcedony, a mineral, opaque all the way through, 6.5 to 7 hard, and sometimes banded. Obsidian is volcanic glass, softer at 5 to 5.5, glossier, and glows smoky brown at thin edges. In lore onyx is composure and endurance; obsidian is truth-telling and shadow work. ### Can black onyx go in water? Yes. It is hard, tough, and has no water-soluble minerals, so rinsing, brief soaking, and showering in it are safe. Avoid acids and chemical cleaners because of the dye, and dry it afterward. ### Is black onyx expensive? No. Because it is dyed agate, black onyx is one of the cheapest stones sold: a worry stone for about three dollars, a bracelet for four, a pound of tumbled stones for around fourteen. Rings and pendants are priced for their metal. Natural banded onyx, antique cameos, and sardonyx cost more. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Amazonite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep amazonite for calm, honest speech, and luck. The blue-green feldspar that Egyptian jewelers were cutting three thousand years ago is the stone modern practitioners keep for soothing worry, saying the hard thing kindly, and a little good fortune. Here is what it is, where it comes from, what it is good for, its chakras and zodiac, what not to pair it with, how to care for it, and the one safety rule every crystal shop should tell you. **Content:** Practitioners keep amazonite for calm, honest speech, and luck. It is the soft blue-green stone that looks like shallow sea water with white foam in it, the color Egyptian jewelers were setting into gold three thousand years ago, and in modern crystal practice it is the stone you hold before a hard conversation, keep on the desk to take the edge off a day, and slip into a pocket on the way to anything that involves a little chance. ## What Is Amazonite? [Amazonite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonite) is a green to blue-green variety of [microcline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcline), a potassium feldspar, the same mineral group as labradorite and [moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) and one of the most common minerals in the earth's crust. Most feldspar is white, pink, or gray. Amazonite is the rare exception that grew with traces of lead and water locked into its structure, and those traces, with a little iron, give it a color nobody has ever quite agreed on a name for: verdigris, sea green, turquoise, robin's egg. The white streaks and patches that run through most pieces are a second feldspar, albite, that separated out as the stone cooled, and they are one of the surest signs you are holding the real thing. It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, opaque, and takes a soft waxy-to-glassy polish rather than a mirror shine. Like all feldspars it has two directions of cleavage, so a hard knock can split it along a flat plane and a polished piece will sometimes show a small flat flash where a cleavage face catches the light. Amazonite was used in jewelry in Egypt and Mesopotamia from the Bronze Age on, yet no ancient or medieval writer mentions it by name; it was only described as its own mineral in the eighteenth century, which is why its lore is almost entirely modern. ### Why Is It Called Amazonite? Amazonite is named for the Amazon River, from which green stones were once said to come, though it has never been found anywhere in the Amazon basin and the stones the early traders had were probably something else. The river itself was named in the 1540s by a Spanish expedition that was attacked by warriors led by women and thought of the Amazons of Greek myth. From those two accidents comes the story you will read on every crystal site: that Amazon warriors decorated their shields with amazonite and gave it to visitors as a gift. It is a modern legend built on the name, not a record of anything, and it is a good story as long as it is told as one. ### Where Amazonite Is Found For most of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries amazonite came almost entirely from the Ilmensky Mountains near Miass in Russia, and Russian amazonite is still the collector's benchmark for deep color. The other classic source is Colorado, where the Pikes Peak granite around Crystal Peak and Lake George produces blue-green amazonite crystals grown together with smoky quartz, some of the most photographed mineral specimens in the world. Egypt's Bronze Age mines were in the Eastern Desert. Today the stone is also mined in Virginia, Australia, China, Mongolia, Libya, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Sweden, and the tumbled stones and beads in most shops come from Brazil, Madagascar, and India. ### Amazonite Colors: Blue, Green, and the Stones Sold Under the Name Amazonite runs from a pale minty green through sea green to a saturated turquoise blue, and the blue end is the more valuable. Blue amazonite and green amazonite are the same mineral at different points on that range, not different stones, and most pieces show both. The white albite streaks vary from a faint haze to bold stripes, and the Colorado material often has a paler, more even blue than Russian or Brazilian stone. Two things sold as amazonite are not: "amazonite quartzite" and "amazonite granite" are countertop rocks named for the color, and "amazonite quartz" beads are usually dyed quartz. ### Amazonite vs Aventurine, Turquoise, Chrysoprase, and Jade Four green and blue stones share a bead tray with amazonite, and the differences are easy once you know them: | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Amazonite | Blue-green microcline feldspar, 6 to 6.5 | Opaque, soft blue-green with white streaks, waxy polish, flat cleavage flashes | Calm, honest speech, luck | | Green aventurine | Quartz with mica flakes, 6.5 to 7 | Grass to forest green, translucent at edges, glitters with tiny sparkles | Opportunity, growth, prosperity | | Turquoise | A copper phosphate, 5 to 6 | Sky blue to blue-green, often with dark web-like matrix, softer and often stabilized or imitated | Protection, healing, the sky | | Chrysoprase | Apple-green chalcedony, 6.5 to 7 | Translucent, even green with no streaks, glassy | Joy, the heart, new love | | Jade | Nephrite or jadeite, 6 to 7 | Deep green, dense and heavy, translucent, no streaks or sparkle | Luck, longevity, virtue | The one-second test: amazonite has white streaks and no sparkle, aventurine has sparkle and no streaks, turquoise has dark veins, and chrysoprase and jade glow at the edges where amazonite stays opaque. Our [blue lace agate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-lace-agate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) and [chrysocolla](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chrysocolla?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) collections hold the two other blue-green throat stones people mix it up with. ## Amazonite Spiritual Meaning Amazonite's spiritual meaning is calm truth: the ability to say what you mean without heat, the soothing of worry so that the honest thing can be said at all, and the quiet hope that comes after. It is a throat chakra stone and a heart chakra stone at once, which is rare, and practitioners describe it as the stone that lets the heart speak. Its lore is young, because the stone was only named in the 1700s, and it comes from the modern crystal books. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists amazonite as receptive, ruled by Uranus, of the element Earth, and used for gambling and success, which is why so many amazonite bracelets are sold as luck charms. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it extremely soothing, a stone that calms the brain and nervous system, dispels worry and fear, and helps you see both sides of a problem and speak your truth without fear. Later writers added "the stone of hope" and "the stone of courage," and the shield-carrying Amazons of the naming legend gave it a warrior's edge it never had in any historical source. The history is thinner than the lore but older than most stones' lore. Amazonite beads and inlays turn up in Egyptian jewelry of the Middle and New Kingdoms and in Mesopotamian finds, cut from stone mined in Egypt's Eastern Desert, so people were wearing this exact blue-green three thousand years ago. What they thought it meant, nobody wrote down. ### What Amazonite Symbolizes Amazonite symbolizes calm water, the honest word, and the open hand: hope rather than certainty, luck rather than force, and the kind of courage that speaks softly. Its color, sea green with white foam, does most of the work, and its white streaks are read as truth showing through. ### What Amazonite Is Good For - **Calm and worry.** The first thing every modern source says about it: a stone to hold when the mind will not stop. Our [happiness crystal grid](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/diy-happiness-crystal-grid/) uses it for the same reason. - **Honest, kind speech.** The throat chakra use: for the conversation you have been putting off, the boundary you need to say gently, the apology, the feedback. - **Seeing both sides.** Hall's phrase; amazonite is the stone practitioners bring to mediation, negotiation, and family arguments. - **Luck and success.** Cunningham's use, and the reason for the coin charms. Carried for interviews, applications, raffles, and small chances. - **Hope after a hard stretch.** The stone for the first good week after a bad month. - **Mercury retrograde.** A communication stone for the season when communication goes wrong; it is in our [crystals for Mercury retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) list. - **Creative confidence.** For writers, singers, and anyone whose work is putting words in front of people. - **Screens and desks.** Hall's suggestion that it eases the strain of electronics is lore rather than physics, but as a desk stone for a calmer workday it has earned its place. ## Amazonite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Amazonite | |---|---| | Mineral | Microcline, a potassium feldspar; the color comes from traces of lead and water, with some iron | | Hardness | 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, with two cleavage directions, so it can split if dropped | | Color | Pale green to sea green to turquoise blue, with white albite streaks | | Element | Earth in Cunningham; Water in most modern crystal books | | Planet | Uranus | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Throat and heart | | Zodiac | Virgo, with Aquarius for Uranus | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | None traditional; the Amazons of the naming legend in modern practice | | Keywords | Calm, truth, hope, luck, balance, communication, soothing | ### Amazonite Chakra Amazonite is a throat chakra stone and a heart chakra stone. The throat center, [Vishuddha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishuddha), governs speech and truth in yogic tradition, and its color is blue; the heart center, [Anahata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata), governs love and compassion, and its color is green. A stone that is both blue and green sits naturally between them, and practitioners use it exactly that way: on the throat when the work is speaking, on the heart when the work is feeling, and on the collarbone, between the two, when the work is saying a feeling out loud. The shop's [throat chakra bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chakra-throat?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) strings it with angelite and [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/). If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places amazonite among its companions. ### Amazonite Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Virgo is the sign most often given to amazonite, for its calm, its honesty, and its love of seeing a problem clearly, with Aquarius as the second choice because of the stone's Uranus rulership. What zodiac is amazonite good for? Any of them; it is not a birthstone for any month and no sign is barred from it. Who should wear amazonite? Anyone who has to speak for a living or for their life: teachers, counselors, managers, parents of teenagers, anyone in a hard conversation or a long negotiation, and anyone whose worry runs ahead of them. Who should not wear amazonite? Nobody is forbidden it, and it is one of the gentlest stones there is. The one real rule is about the stone rather than the wearer: because of its lead content, it should never be used to make drinking water or elixirs, and it should be kept away from small children who might put it in their mouths. A 2021 German gemological study found that lead leaches from amazonite into an acidic solution like saliva at several times the European safety limit. Worn, held, and set on a desk it is entirely safe; steeped in your water bottle it is not. ## How to Use Amazonite The best amazonite uses put the stone where the words are: 1. **Held before a hard conversation.** Sit with it for a minute, say to yourself what you actually want to say, then go and say it. This is the throat chakra use in its simplest form. 2. **On the collarbone in meditation.** Lie down with a flat tumbled stone at the notch of the collarbone, between throat and heart, and breathe until the two agree. 3. **Worn as a bracelet.** On the left wrist for calm, on the right when you need to speak up. The shop's [amazonite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-amazonite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) is the plain version and the [coin charm bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amazonite-quartz-with-chinese-coin?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) is the luck version. 4. **On your desk at work.** The calmer counterpart to black onyx: a stone beside the keyboard for the meeting where you need to be honest and kind at the same time, and for the afternoon when the inbox will not stop. 5. **In a pocket for luck.** Cunningham's use: carried to the interview, the audition, the application, the raffle, the card table. The coin-charm bracelet was made for exactly this. 6. **With a blue or green candle.** Blue for communication, green for luck and the heart; both colors are in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#blue). 7. **Through Mercury retrograde.** In the pocket or on the desk for the three weeks a year when every message lands wrong; our [Mercury retrograde survival list](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/mercury-retrograde-survival-30-tips/) has the rest of the kit. 8. **In a happiness or calming grid.** As the center stone with rose quartz and citrine, per the [happiness grid tutorial](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/diy-happiness-crystal-grid/), or in the shop's [calming stone set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/calming-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite). 9. **For a written truth.** Set the stone on the letter, the journal page, or the message draft you are afraid to send, and leave it there overnight before you decide. ### What Not to Pair With Amazonite Nothing will harm amazonite or you, and the "do not pair" lists online are mostly invented. The only pairing crystal workers actually avoid is amazonite with strongly energizing stones such as carnelian, red jasper, or [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) when the goal is calm, because they pull against each other; if the goal is courage to speak, that same pairing is the point. Amazonite also does not belong next to harder stones in a jewelry box, since a 7 can scratch a 6, and it should not be paired with a water bottle at all. With [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/), blue lace agate, [clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/), and lapis lazuli it pairs beautifully. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Amazonite - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** for the throat: lapis for the bold truth, amazonite for the kind one. - **Rose quartz** for the heart, the classic calming pair. - **Blue lace agate** for gentle speech; the two together are the softest throat pairing there is. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for intuition before speech, and both are feldspars. - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for the slow growth that follows a hard truth. - **Clear quartz** to amplify, which is why the shop strings the two together. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** when calm needs a backbone. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** for the reasoned truth beside the kind one. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the boundary that amazonite's truth-telling sometimes needs. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Amazonite Amazonite is a feldspar, so cleanse it the way you would labradorite, with a little care: - **Running water.** A quick rinse under a cool tap, then dry it. - **Moonlight.** A windowsill through the full moon is the charge that fits its calm. - **Smoke or sound** if you prefer dry methods. - **Selenite or a clear quartz cluster** overnight. - **Earth.** A night in a pot of soil suits its Earth element in Cunningham's system. Skip salt, which can work into the cleavage planes and dull the polish, and skip long soaks for the same reason. Keep it out of hours of direct sun, since feldspar colors can pale over time. And never charge it in water you intend to drink. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods. ### Can Amazonite Go in Water? Briefly, yes. A rinse or a short dip will not hurt polished amazonite. A long soak is not a good idea, because water can work into the cleavage planes and dull the surface. And amazonite must never go in drinking water: its lead content leaches into liquid, so no elixirs, no water-bottle crystals, and no bath soaks you might swallow from. ## How Strong Is Amazonite, and How to Tell if It Is Real How strong is amazonite? It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, hard enough to wear daily and to scratch glass, but it has two cleavage directions, so a sharp knock can split a bead or chip a point along a flat face. Rings take the most punishment; bracelets, pendants, and tumbled stones are fine. Real amazonite is rarely faked because it is cheap, and the fakes are mostly other things sold under the name. Four checks: 1. **Look for the white streaks.** Almost all natural amazonite carries white albite streaks or patches. A perfectly even blue-green bead with no white is likely dyed howlite, dyed quartz, or glass. 2. **Look for the flat flash.** Turn a polished piece in the light; feldspar shows small flat mirror-like flashes from its cleavage faces. Glass and howlite do not. 3. **Check for sparkle and translucency.** Sparkle points to aventurine. A glow at the edges points to chrysoprase, jade, or glass. Amazonite is opaque and matte-glassy. 4. **Check the color.** Vivid sky blue with dark veins is turquoise or dyed howlite imitating it; amazonite is greener, softer, and veined in white, not brown or black. ## Amazonite Price Amazonite is inexpensive. Tumbled stones cost a dollar or two each and a pound of them around twenty-five, raw rough is about eleven dollars a pound, plain bead bracelets run seven dollars, and a polished free-shape or small tower sits around forty. Amazonite value climbs with color: saturated turquoise-blue Russian stone and Colorado crystals grown with smoky quartz are collector pieces priced in the hundreds and up, and a cabochon in a sterling ring is priced for the silver. For spiritual work, the pale green tumbled stone does everything the blue one does. ## Amazonite Care Amazonite needs three things from you: no hard knocks, no long sun, and no drinking water. At 6 to 6.5 it is hard enough for everyday wear, but because of its cleavage, rings and points should be set down gently. Store it apart from quartz, topaz, and other harder stones that can scratch it. Wipe it with a soft cloth rather than soaking it, keep it away from salt and acids, and keep it out of a hot window, where feldspar colors can fade over years. Wash your hands after handling rough amazonite for a long time, and keep it away from children's mouths. ## Where to Find Amazonite Everything we carry is in our [amazonite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amazonite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite): [tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amazonite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite), larger [tumbled pebbles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amazonite-pebbles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite), [raw untumbled stone by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amazonite-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) for grids and bowls, a polished [free-shape](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amazonite-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite), [wire-wrapped points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-amazonite-wire-wrapped-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) for pendants, two plain 8mm bracelets ([this one](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-amazonite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) and [this one](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-amazonite-bracelet-1?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite)), the [coin charm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amazonite-quartz-with-chinese-coin?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) and [heart charm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amazonite-quartz-with-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) bracelets with clear quartz, the [throat chakra bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chakra-throat?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite), and the three-stone [happiness kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/happiness-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) with citrine and sunstone. All of it is natural, undyed amazonite. For the stones it pairs with, see the [blue lace agate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-lace-agate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite), [chrysocolla](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chrysocolla?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite), and [jade](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jade?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amazonite) collections. ## Amazonite FAQ ### What is amazonite? Amazonite is a blue-green variety of microcline, a potassium feldspar, colored by traces of lead and water. It is opaque, 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, streaked with white albite, and named for the Amazon River even though it has never been found there. Egyptian jewelers used it three thousand years ago. ### What is the spiritual meaning of amazonite? In crystal practice, amazonite is the stone of calm, honest speech, and luck. It is a throat and heart chakra stone used to soothe worry, to say hard things kindly, to see both sides of a problem, and, in Scott Cunningham's system, for success and gambling luck. ### What does amazonite symbolize? Calm water, the honest word, and the open hand: hope, luck, and courage that speaks softly. Its sea-green color with white streaks is read as truth showing through. ### What does amazonite do? In crystal practice it calms the mind, steadies the nerves before a conversation, and helps the wearer speak plainly and kindly. It is held before hard talks, worn as a bracelet, and kept on desks. ### What is amazonite good for? Calm and worry, honest speech, seeing both sides, luck and success, hope after a hard stretch, Mercury retrograde, and creative confidence. It is the stone that lets the heart speak. ### Who should wear amazonite? Anyone who has to speak for a living or for their life: teachers, counselors, managers, parents, negotiators, and anyone whose worry runs ahead of them. Any zodiac sign can wear it. ### Who should not wear amazonite? Nobody is barred from wearing it. The one real caution is about the stone: because it contains lead, it must never be used in drinking water or elixirs and should be kept from small children who might mouth it. Worn or held, it is safe. ### What zodiac is amazonite good for? Virgo first, for calm and clear honesty, and Aquarius for its Uranus rulership, but any sign can use it. It is not a birthstone for any month. ### What chakra is amazonite? Both the throat chakra, for speech and truth, and the heart chakra, for feeling and compassion. Its blue-green color sits between the two, and practitioners place it on the collarbone to work both at once. ### What not to pair with amazonite? Nothing harmful. Crystal workers only avoid pairing it with strongly energizing stones such as carnelian or pyrite when the goal is calm, and avoid storing it against harder stones that can scratch it. Never pair it with a water bottle. Rose quartz, blue lace agate, lapis lazuli, and clear quartz all suit it. ### How strong is amazonite? It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for daily wear and to scratch glass, but it has two cleavage directions, so a hard knock can split it along a flat plane. Set rings and points down gently. ### Can amazonite go in water? A rinse or short dip is fine; a long soak can work into the cleavage planes and dull the polish. It must never go in drinking water, because its lead leaches into liquid. ### How can you tell if amazonite is real? Look for white albite streaks, small flat mirror-like flashes from the cleavage faces, no sparkle, and no glow at the edges. A perfectly even blue-green bead with no white is likely dyed howlite or glass; sparkle points to aventurine; dark veins point to turquoise or its imitations. ### How much is amazonite worth? Little, for ordinary stone: a dollar or two per tumbled stone, about twenty-five dollars a pound, seven dollars for a bracelet. Deep turquoise-blue Russian stone and Colorado crystals with smoky quartz are collector pieces worth hundreds and up. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Sodalite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep sodalite for clear thinking, honest words, and a calm mind. The royal blue stone veined with white is the one practitioners keep on the desk, hold before a hard conversation, and reach for when the head is too loud. Here is what it is, how it differs from lapis lazuli, what it is good for, its chakras and zodiac, how to spot a fake, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep sodalite for clear thinking, honest words, and a calm mind. It is the royal blue stone veined with white that gets mistaken for lapis lazuli in every bead shop, and in crystal practice it is the stone of logic meeting intuition: the one you keep on the desk for a hard day of thinking, hold before you say something true, and reach for when the head is too loud to hear anything else. ## What Is Sodalite? [Sodalite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodalite) is a sodium aluminum silicate with chlorine in its structure, which makes it, literally, salt locked in stone, and it is named for the sodium. Mineralogists class it as a [feldspathoid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldspathoid), a group that forms where the magma ran short of silica, so it grows in unusual rocks and only in a few places on earth. Its blue comes from tiny clusters of sulfur trapped inside a cage-like crystal structure, the same trick that colors lapis lazuli's mineral lazurite, and the white veins and patches running through most pieces are calcite and other pale minerals filling the cracks. Sodalite is 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, light in the hand, and, as the mineral books put it, relatively hard yet fragile: it has six directions of poor cleavage, which show up as fine cracks through a tumbled stone and mean it chips more easily than its hardness suggests. Two facts make it easy to identify. Its streak, the powder it leaves on unglazed porcelain, is white where lapis lazuli's is blue, and most sodalite glows orange under an ultraviolet light. Europeans first described it in 1811 from Greenland, but it was the discovery of huge deposits in Ontario in 1891 that made it an ornamental stone, and people in Peru were trading it across the Andes more than four thousand years before that. ### Where Sodalite Is Found Fine sodalite comes from only a handful of places. The most famous is Bancroft, Ontario, where the Princess Sodalite Mine takes its name from Princess Louise, Queen Victoria's daughter, who admired the stone at the 1901 Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo and had more than a hundred tons of it shipped to London to decorate Marlborough House; the trade has called Ontario stone Princess Blue ever since. Mont Saint-Hilaire in Quebec and the Ilímaussaq complex in Greenland produce the color-changing hackmanite, Litchfield in Maine and Magnet Cove in Arkansas have US deposits, Namibia and Vesuvius produce rare transparent crystals, and the tumbled stones, spheres, and beads in most shops come from Brazil, with smaller amounts from Bolivia and Russia. ### Sodalite Colors and Varieties: Blue, Hackmanite, Sunset, and Yooperlite Sodalite is a royal blue stone, but it has a few surprising varieties and namesakes: | Stone | What it is | Look | |---|---|---| | Blue sodalite | The ordinary stone, from Brazil and Canada | Royal blue mottled with white calcite veins | | [Hackmanite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackmanite) | Sodalite with sulfur that responds to light; shows [tenebrescence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenebrescence) | Canadian and Greenland stone starts violet and fades to white in daylight; Afghan and Burmese stone starts white and turns pink-violet in the sun, then fades in the dark | | Purple sodalite | Hackmanite under a shop name | Pale violet to pink, often with a photo of it before and after sunlight | | Sunset sodalite | Brazilian sodalite with orange and yellow feldspar patches | Blue with warm orange blotches | | Yooperlite | Beach pebbles of syenite from Lake Superior that contain fluorescent sodalite, named in 2017 | Gray rock by day, glowing orange veins under ultraviolet light | | White, gray, green, and pink sodalite | Low-sulfur or trace-colored stone | Pale, usually sold as carvings | Fluorescent sodalite is not a separate variety: most sodalite fluoresces orange under a shortwave or longwave UV light, which is why the yooperlite hunters walk the beach at night with a flashlight. Hackmanite is the one to know, because "purple sodalite" is the same stone at a different moment of its day. ### Sodalite vs Lapis Lazuli, and the Other Blue Stones Sodalite vs lapis lazuli is the most searched question about either stone, and the two are related: lazurite, the mineral that makes lapis blue, is in the same mineral group as sodalite, and lapis often contains some sodalite. Here is how to tell them, and the other blue stones, apart: | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Sodalite | A single mineral, 5.5 to 6 | Royal blue with white calcite veins, no gold flecks, white streak, glows orange under UV | Logic, truth, calm | | Lapis lazuli | A rock of lazurite, calcite, and [pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/), 5 to 5.5 | Ultramarine blue with gold pyrite flecks, blue streak, does not fluoresce | Truth, wisdom, royalty | | Dumortierite | A blue silicate, 7 to 8 | Denim to navy blue, often in quartz, harder, no white veins, sometimes sold as "blue quartz" | Patience, memory, study | | Blue apatite | A phosphate, 5 | Teal to electric blue, glassy, translucent at edges | Clarity, appetite for change | | Blue kyanite | A blade-shaped silicate, 4.5 to 7 depending on direction | Striated blades, pearly, splits into layers | Alignment, cutting through | The one-second test is the flecks: gold flecks mean lapis, white veins mean sodalite. If you own both, the streak test on the back of a tile settles it, and a cheap UV flashlight makes sodalite glow. Our [lapis lazuli guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/#sodalite) covers the comparison from the other side, and the shop's [lapis lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), [blue apatite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-apatite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), and [blue kyanite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-kyanite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) collections hold the others. ## Sodalite Spiritual Meaning Sodalite's spiritual meaning is the marriage of logic and intuition: clear thinking, honest speech, and the calm that makes both possible. Where lapis lazuli is the stone of the priest and the king, sodalite is the stone of the scholar, the writer, and the person who has to think straight in a loud room. Practitioners call it the stone of the poet and the stone of truth, and it is the blue stone they put on the desk rather than the altar. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists sodalite as receptive, ruled by Venus, of the element Water, and used for peace, meditation, and wisdom, and suggests holding it to soothe the mind and wearing it to settle emotions. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it the stone that unites logic with intuition, brings order and calm to the mind, encourages rational thought and objectivity, and helps you speak the truth you find; she also recommends it for group work, because it eases the friction of people thinking together. Later writers made it the stone of writers and students, and the tag "poet's stone" stuck. Its history is short but real. People of the Caral culture in Peru traded sodalite down from the Andean plateau more than four thousand years ago, which makes it one of the oldest traded blue stones in the Americas. In Europe it was a curiosity until 1901, when a princess fell for it at a world's fair and shipped a hundred tons of it home, and the blue that decorated a royal house became the blue in every bead tray. ### What Sodalite Symbolizes Sodalite symbolizes the clear mind and the honest word: deep water that is still enough to see through, the blue of thought rather than the blue of the sky. Its white veins are read as clarity running through the depths, and the way it glows under a light it cannot see is the symbol practitioners like best, the truth that shows up when the right light is turned on it. ### What Sodalite Is Good For - **Clear thinking.** The first use in every modern source: a stone for the desk, the study, and the exam, when the mind needs order more than inspiration. - **Honest speech.** A throat chakra stone for saying the true thing plainly, especially when logic has to carry it. - **Calm.** Cunningham's peace stone; held when worry spins, kept by the bed by some, and in our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list. - **Writing and study.** The poet's stone: for the blank page, the thesis, the second draft. - **Meetings and group work.** Hall's use, and one reason it sits in our [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/) guide. - **Intuition with a spine.** A third eye stone that asks the hunch to explain itself. - **Meditation.** Cunningham lists it for exactly this: a stone to hold while the mind settles. - **Self-honesty.** The stone practitioners pick when the truth they need to hear is their own. ## Sodalite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Sodalite | |---|---| | Mineral | Sodium aluminum silicate chloride, a feldspathoid; blue from trapped sulfur clusters, white veins of calcite | | Hardness | 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale; light, with six directions of poor cleavage, so it chips | | Color | Royal blue mottled with white; also violet (hackmanite), gray, green, pink | | Element | Water | | Planet | Venus in Cunningham; the Moon and Mercury in modern books | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Third eye and throat | | Zodiac | Sagittarius, with Virgo for the logic | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | None traditional; Venus by rulership | | Keywords | Logic, truth, calm, clarity, order, intuition, honesty | ### Sodalite Chakra Sodalite is a third eye chakra stone and a throat chakra stone. The brow center, [Ajna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajna), governs insight and clear seeing in yogic tradition, and its color is indigo, which is sodalite's color exactly; the throat center, [Vishuddha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishuddha), governs speech and truth, and its color is blue. What chakra is sodalite good for? Both, and the order matters: practitioners describe it as a third eye stone first, for thinking clearly, and a throat stone second, for saying what the clear thinking found. Lay a flat stone on the brow in meditation for the first, wear it at the throat for the second. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places sodalite among its companions. ### Sodalite Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Sagittarius is the sign most often given to sodalite, for its love of truth, its bluntness, and its need for a calm mind to aim all that fire; Virgo is the second choice, for the logic. What zodiac is sodalite good for? Any of them. It is not a birthstone for any month and no sign is barred from it. Who should wear sodalite? Students, writers, teachers, analysts, anyone whose work is thinking, anyone who has to speak plainly in a room that would rather they did not, and anyone whose worry takes the form of an overactive mind. Who should not wear sodalite? Nobody is forbidden it. It is one of the gentlest blue stones, and the online warnings about "overthinking" and "emotional coldness" are guesses drawn from its logic lore rather than anything in the tradition. The practical cautions are about the stone: it is soft and chips, so rings take a beating, and its calcite veins do not like acid or long soaks. If you find it makes you feel more in your head than you want to be, pair it with [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) or carnelian, or wear it by day and take it off at night. ## How to Use Sodalite The best sodalite uses put the stone where you think: 1. **On your desk at work.** The thinking stone: beside the keyboard for the report, the spreadsheet, the meeting where you need to be clear rather than clever, and for the day when logic has to win over mood. Of all the desk stones this is the one made for it. 2. **In the hand before you speak.** Hold it for a breath, decide what is actually true, and then say that. A [sodalite worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) is the pocket version. 3. **On the brow in meditation.** Lie down, rest a flat tumbled stone between the eyebrows, and let the mind settle until the hunch and the reasoning agree. 4. **Worn at the throat or wrist.** A pendant at the throat for honest speech, or a [bead bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/solalite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) on the left wrist for calm; Cunningham suggests wearing it to steady the emotions. 5. **With the writing.** On the notebook, under the laptop, beside the manuscript: the poet's stone at work. Our [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) and [tarot journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) pages are the kind of desk it belongs on. 6. **With a blue candle.** For communication and truth; the color is in our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#blue). 7. **On a Friday or a Wednesday.** Venus's day for peace, per Cunningham, or Mercury's day for the mind, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). 8. **As a pendulum.** Its truth lore makes it a favorite pendulum stone; the shop's [sodalite chakra pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6-sided-sodalite-chakra-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) is the entry-level one. 9. **In the meeting room.** Hall's group-work use: a stone on the table, or in a pocket, when several people have to think together without friction. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Sodalite - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** for the throat: lapis for the bold truth, sodalite for the reasoned one. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** for the kind truth; the three blues together cover every way of saying a thing. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for the third eye: amethyst for the vision, sodalite for the sense it makes. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for intuition before logic. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify, which is why the shop strings the two together. - **Rose quartz** when the head needs the heart's company. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** when clear thinking needs a backbone. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** for the desk: sodalite for the thinking, hematite for the sitting still. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the hard truth beside sodalite's calm logic. - **[Fluorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/)** for the desk pair, logic beside focus. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Sodalite Sodalite is softer than quartz and shot through with calcite, so cleanse it gently: - **Running water.** A quick rinse under a cool tap, then dry it. - **Moonlight.** The full moon on a windowsill is the classic charge for a Water stone. - **Smoke or sound** if you prefer dry methods. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) or a clear quartz cluster** overnight. - **A blue candle** burned beside it, if you want to mark the charge with a working. Skip salt, which can work into the cleavage cracks and etch the calcite, skip long soaks for the same reason, and skip acids, vinegar, and ultrasonic cleaners entirely. Sunlight is fine for ordinary sodalite, but hackmanite is the exception: sunlight changes its color on purpose, so charge it in the dark if you want the violet to stay. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods. ### Can Sodalite Go in Water? Briefly, yes. A rinse or a short dip will not hurt polished sodalite. A long soak is a bad idea, because water works into the fine cleavage cracks and the calcite veins, and can dull the surface or loosen a chip. Never use salt water, and keep it out of acidic anything, which dissolves calcite. ## How to Tell if Sodalite Is Real Sodalite is cheap, so nobody fakes it; the question is whether the blue stone you have is sodalite, lapis, dyed howlite, or glass. Four checks, and the last one is the fun one: 1. **Look for the veins.** Sodalite is royal blue mottled with white calcite. An even, unveined deep blue is dyed howlite or glass; a blue with gold flecks is lapis. 2. **Feel the weight.** Sodalite is light for its size. Glass is heavier and warms faster in the hand. 3. **Streak it.** Rubbed on the unglazed back of a tile, sodalite leaves a white streak. Lapis leaves blue. Dyed howlite leaves a colored smear that is the dye coming off. 4. **Shine a UV light on it.** Most sodalite glows orange under an ultraviolet flashlight, which lapis, howlite, and glass do not. It is the one stone test that feels like a magic trick, and a cheap UV torch will do it. ## Sodalite Price Sodalite is inexpensive. Tumbled stones cost a dollar or two each and a pound of them around twenty-five to thirty-five, a worry stone about four dollars, a bead bracelet four to seven, a two-inch egg seventeen, and a polished point around thirty. Carvings cost what the carving costs, not the stone. The pieces that climb are Princess Blue from Bancroft, hackmanite that shows a strong color change, and the rare transparent crystals from Namibia, and even those are modest next to lapis of the same size. For spiritual work, the ordinary Brazilian tumbled stone does everything the others do. ## Sodalite Care Sodalite asks for a little gentleness. At 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale it is softer than quartz, and its six directions of cleavage mean a hard knock chips it, so rings and points should be set down rather than dropped, and beads should be stored apart from quartz, agate, and anything harder. Wipe it with a soft cloth rather than soaking it, keep it away from salt, vinegar, and cleaners, and keep hackmanite out of the sun unless you want to watch it change. Ordinary blue sodalite holds its color for life. ## Where to Find Sodalite Everything we carry is in our [sodalite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sodalite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite): [tumbled pebbles by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-sodalite-pebbles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), a [thumb-polished worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), a [two-inch egg](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-egg?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), a [top-polished point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-top-polished-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) on its raw base, a [polished diamond](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-diamond?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) and a [drilled point bead](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-point-w-hole?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) for your own pendants, bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4mm-sodalite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/solalite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), and [chip](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), a [carved angel pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sodalite-angel-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), the [chakra pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6-sided-sodalite-chakra-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), a [quartz and sodalite macrame necklace](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/net-necklace-clear-negativity?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), a pair of [carved witch's hats](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-witchs-hat-sodalite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), and the [seven chakra tumbled set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chakra-stones-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), where sodalite stands for the third eye. All of it is natural, undyed sodalite, most of it from Brazil. For the blue stones it is confused with, see the [lapis lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), [blue apatite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-apatite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), [blue kyanite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-kyanite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite), and [blue lace agate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/blue-lace-agate?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=sodalite) collections. ## Sodalite FAQ ### What is sodalite? Sodalite is a sodium aluminum silicate mineral with chlorine in its structure, a feldspathoid colored royal blue by trapped sulfur and veined with white calcite. It is 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, light, and chips easily, and most of it glows orange under ultraviolet light. Fine deposits are found in Ontario, Quebec, Greenland, Maine, Arkansas, Namibia, and Brazil. ### What is the spiritual meaning of sodalite? In crystal practice, sodalite is the stone of clear thinking, honest speech, and a calm mind: logic and intuition working together. It is a third eye and throat chakra stone, listed by Scott Cunningham for peace, meditation, and wisdom, and called the poet's stone and the stone of truth in modern practice. ### What does sodalite do spiritually? In crystal practice it settles a racing mind, brings order to thinking, and helps the wearer say what is true plainly and calmly. It is held before hard conversations, kept on desks, laid on the brow in meditation, and worn at the throat. ### What is blue sodalite used for? Blue sodalite is ordinary sodalite, and it is used for clear thinking, study and writing, honest speech, calm, meditation, and group work. Practitioners keep it on the desk, carry it as a worry stone, and wear it as a bracelet or pendant. ### What is sodalite good for? Clear thinking, honest speech, calm, writing and study, meetings and group work, intuition with a spine, meditation, and self-honesty. It is the blue stone for the desk rather than the altar. ### What zodiac is sodalite good for? Sagittarius first, for its love of truth and its need for a calm mind, and Virgo for the logic, but any sign can wear it. It is not a birthstone for any month. ### What chakra is sodalite good for? The third eye chakra, for clear seeing and thought, and the throat chakra, for speaking what the clear thinking found. Its indigo blue is the third eye's own color. ### Who should not wear sodalite? Nobody is barred from it. The online warnings about overthinking or coldness are guesses from its logic lore, not tradition. The real cautions are practical: it chips, and its calcite veins dislike acid and long soaks. If it leaves you too much in your head, pair it with rose quartz. ### What is the difference between sodalite and lapis lazuli? Sodalite is a single mineral, royal blue with white calcite veins, no gold flecks, a white streak, and an orange glow under UV light. Lapis lazuli is a rock of lazurite, calcite, and pyrite, ultramarine with gold flecks, a blue streak, and no glow. They are related: lazurite belongs to the sodalite group, and lapis often contains some sodalite. ### What is hackmanite, and is purple sodalite real? Hackmanite is sodalite that changes color with light. Canadian and Greenland stone is violet when mined and fades to white in daylight; Afghan and Burmese stone starts white and turns pink-violet in the sun, then fades in the dark. "Purple sodalite" is hackmanite, and the color is real but not permanent. ### How hard is sodalite? It is 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, softer than quartz, and it has six directions of poor cleavage, so it chips more easily than its hardness suggests. Rings take the most damage; tumbled stones, pendants, and bracelets are fine. ### Can sodalite go in water? A rinse or short dip is fine. A long soak works into the cleavage cracks and calcite veins and can dull or chip it, so keep it brief, and never use salt water or anything acidic. ### How can you tell if sodalite is real? Look for royal blue with white calcite veins and no gold flecks, feel for a stone that is light in the hand, streak it white on unglazed tile, and shine a UV flashlight on it: most sodalite glows orange, and lapis, dyed howlite, and glass do not. ### How much is sodalite worth? Little, for ordinary stone: a dollar or two per tumbled stone, twenty-five to thirty-five dollars a pound, four to seven dollars for a bracelet. Princess Blue from Ontario, strongly color-changing hackmanite, and transparent Namibian crystals cost more, and all of it is cheaper than lapis of the same size. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Clear Quartz Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) **Published:** September 25, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep clear quartz for clarity, amplification, and intention. The colorless crystal that the ancient Greeks took for permanent ice is the one stone every practitioner owns, because it strengthens whatever it is set beside and takes whatever purpose it is given. Here is what it is, why it matters, what it is good for, how to program it, its chakra and zodiac, how to tell it from glass, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep clear quartz for clarity, amplification, and intention. It is the colorless six-sided crystal the ancient Greeks took for ice that had frozen too hard to melt, the stone inside every watch on your wrist, and the one crystal that practitioners agree every collection should start with, because it strengthens whatever it is set beside and takes whatever purpose you give it. Where every other stone on this site has a specialty, clear quartz has a job description: it makes the rest of them louder. ## What Is Clear Quartz? Clear quartz is pure [quartz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz), silicon dioxide, in its colorless transparent form, and the old name for it is [rock crystal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_crystal). Quartz is the second most common mineral in the earth's crust, about twelve percent of it by weight, and it is the mineral that defines 7 on the Mohs scale: harder than steel, harder than glass, softer only than topaz, corundum, and diamond among the common stones. Every colored quartz you know is this mineral with a trace of something else in it: amethyst with iron, rose quartz with titanium or manganese, smoky quartz with natural radiation, citrine with heated iron. Clear quartz is the version with nothing added. It grows as a six-sided prism ending in a six-faced point, often with fine horizontal lines across the prism faces, and it grows almost everywhere, from granite and pegmatite pockets to hydrothermal veins beside gold and silver. The largest single crystal ever documented, found in Brazil, weighed more than 88,000 pounds. The word quartz comes from a German mining term, but the Greeks called the stone *krustallos*, from their word for icy cold, because philosophers including Theophrastus believed it was ice frozen so hard it could never thaw. The Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder agreed, and pointed out that rock crystal was found near Alpine glaciers and never in warm countries; the idea survived into the 1600s, and it is where the English word crystal comes from. Quartz also has a property no other common stone shares: squeeze it and it produces a tiny electric charge, and feed it a charge and it vibrates at a perfectly steady rate. Jacques and Pierre Curie discovered this [piezoelectric](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piezoelectricity) effect in 1880, and it is why a quartz crystal keeps time in every watch, phone, and computer made today. The crystal lore that calls clear quartz the amplifier and the stone of energy predates that discovery, and practitioners have enjoyed the coincidence ever since. ### Where Clear Quartz Is Found Brazil produces most of the world's clear quartz, from the pegmatites of Minas Gerais, and nearly every point, cluster, and tumbled stone in a shop is Brazilian. [Mount Ida](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Ida,_Arkansas), Arkansas calls itself the quartz crystal capital of the United States, and the Ouachita Mountains around it produce the water-clear clusters that American collectors prize. Madagascar carves most of the spheres, eggs, and flames; the Himalayas produce the pale, often iron-stained points sold as Tibetan quartz; the Alps produced the rock crystal of Pliny's day; and Herkimer County, New York produces the small, brilliant, double-ended crystals that carry their own name. ### Clear Quartz Forms and Varieties: Points, Clusters, Herkimers, Phantoms, and More Because clear quartz grows in so many shapes and picks up so many inclusions, its varieties are really a catalog of forms: | Form or variety | What it is | How it is used | |---|---|---| | Point or generator | A single crystal with one terminated end, natural or cut | Directing intention, grids, wands | | Cluster | Many points grown together on a matrix | Cleansing other stones, room energy | | Double-terminated | A crystal pointed at both ends, grown free of the rock | Balancing, passing energy both ways | | [Herkimer diamond](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herkimer_diamond) | Small, water-clear, double-terminated quartz from New York; not a diamond | Dreams, meditation, high-clarity work | | Tumbled or worry stone | Polished pieces | Pockets, grids, gift stones | | Sphere or crystal ball | Carved and polished, mostly Madagascar and Brazil | Scrying, the center of a grid | | Milky quartz | Cloudy white from trapped fluid and gas | The gentler, softer-looking form | | Phantom quartz | A ghost outline of an earlier crystal inside a later one | Growth, past work, layered intention | | Rutilated and tourmalinated quartz | Clear quartz with needles of golden rutile or black tourmaline inside | Rutilated for energy, tourmalinated for protection | | Faden quartz | A white thread running through a tabular crystal, from a healed break | Connection and repair | | Included or garden quartz | Clear quartz over green, red, or brown mineral inclusions | Grounding, "lodolite" scrying | | Lemurian seed and Tibetan quartz | Trade names: Brazilian points with ladder-like striations, and Himalayan points, often iron-stained | Sold with their own modern lore | Clear quartz geodes are usually amethyst or agate geodes with clear points inside, and "clear quartz" spheres that are perfectly flawless and cheap are almost always glass, which the real-versus-fake section below sorts out. ### Clear Quartz vs Selenite, Glass, and Calcite Three pale, clear things get confused with clear quartz, and one of them is not a stone: | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Clear quartz | Silicon dioxide, 7 | Cool, heavy, scratches glass, six-sided with striations, natural veils and inclusions | Clarity, amplification, intention | | Selenite | Gypsum, 2 | Soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, fibrous or satiny, dissolves slowly in water | Cleansing, peace, the higher realms | | Glass | Melted silica, 5.5 | Round bubbles and swirl marks, warms fast, will not scratch glass, no striations | None; it is glass | | Clear calcite | Calcium carbonate, 3 | Splits into rhombs, shows two images of a line beneath it, fizzes in vinegar | Cleansing, amplification | Clear quartz vs selenite is the comparison people search most, and the two are opposites in practice: selenite is soft, water-shy, and used to cleanse; quartz is hard, water-proof, and used to amplify. Many practitioners keep both, selenite to clear the stones and quartz to power them. ## Clear Quartz Spiritual Meaning Clear quartz's spiritual meaning is clarity and amplification: the clear mind, the focused intention, and the strengthening of whatever it is placed beside. Every tradition that works with stones gives it a place near the top, and modern practice calls it the master crystal, the stone you reach for when you do not have the specific one, and the stone you add to any working to make it stronger. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* gives quartz crystal both energies, receptive and projective, rules it by both the Sun and the Moon and both Fire and Water, dedicates it to the Great Mother, and lists it for protection, psychism, and power, noting its long use by shamans and medicine people across the world's traditions, who kept crystals as tools of sight. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it the most powerful amplifier on the planet, a stone that absorbs, stores, releases, and regulates energy, and the one that takes programming: hold it, state a purpose, and the crystal holds it. Later writers reduced that to a phrase, the master healer, and it stuck, though in this tradition the phrase says that the stone serves every purpose rather than that it treats anything. Its history is the history of crystal itself. By the fifth century, scrying with polished spheres was common enough in the Roman world that the early church condemned it; a beryl globe was buried with a Frankish king, and the English magician John Dee consulted his shew stone for Queen Elizabeth's court. Rock crystal was carved into cups, seals, and reliquaries through the Middle Ages, and the belief that it was eternal ice gave it a purity that survives in the lore: the stone that is nothing but itself, and therefore can become anything. ### What Clear Quartz Symbolizes Clear quartz symbolizes clarity, purity, and potential: light with nothing in the way of it, the blank page, the beginning before a color is chosen. Its six-sided form is read as order, its transparency as honesty, and its habit of making other stones stronger as generosity. The Greeks' frozen ice is the oldest symbol and still the best: something that looks fragile and is not. ### What Clear Quartz Is Good For - **Amplifying.** The first use and the reason it is in every kit: set beside any other stone, in any grid, or in any working, it is read as turning the volume up. It is why the shop's bead bracelets so often string a stone with clear quartz. - **Clarity and focus.** For the muddled decision, the exam, the plan you cannot see the shape of; the clear head is its oldest meaning. - **Intention.** The programmable stone: given a single purpose, it holds it until you cleanse it and give it another. - **Substituting.** The all-purpose stone that stands in for any stone you do not own, which is why our [crystals for beginners guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/get-started-with-crystals/) puts it first. - **Meditation.** Held or placed at the crown, the stone of the open channel; it anchors our [master healers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/master-healer-healing-crystals/) and [reiki crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/best-reiki-gemstones-crystals/) lists. - **Cleansing other stones.** A cluster is a bed for charging smaller stones, the way selenite is a bed for clearing them. - **Divination.** The crystal ball, the pendulum, and the point on the reading table; our [scrying guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) is the long version. - **Manifesting and grids.** The center stone or the outer points of nearly every grid, including our [happiness grid](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/diy-happiness-crystal-grid/), and the stone in the [road opener spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/road-opener-spell/). - **Protection.** Cunningham's first listed power, covered next. ### Can Clear Quartz Protect You? In the lore, yes. Cunningham lists protection as the first power of quartz crystal, worn or carried against harm, and modern practitioners use a clear point on the sill, a tumbled stone in a witch bottle, or a bead bracelet as an all-purpose ward. The honest version is that clear quartz is a general protector rather than a specialist: it is read as strengthening whatever protection you already have, which is why our [guide to protection crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) pairs it with black tourmaline and [obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) rather than replacing them. On its own it is the clear shield; beside a dark stone it is the amplifier for a stronger one. ## Clear Quartz Properties and Correspondences | Property | Clear Quartz | |---|---| | Mineral | Silicon dioxide, colorless macrocrystalline quartz; rock crystal | | Hardness | 7 on the Mohs scale, the defining stone; no cleavage, tough, fully water-safe | | Color | Colorless and transparent to milky white | | Element | Fire and Water in Cunningham; all four elements in modern practice | | Planet | Sun and Moon | | Energy | Both projective and receptive | | Chakra | Crown, and every chakra | | Zodiac | All signs; Leo for the Sun, Cancer for the Moon | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | The Great Mother in Cunningham | | Keywords | Clarity, amplification, intention, purity, focus, power, cleansing | ### Clear Quartz Chakra Clear quartz is a crown chakra stone, and the one stone assigned to all seven. The crown, [Sahasrara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasrara), sits at the top of the head and governs connection, clarity, and the sense of something larger, and its colors are violet and white, which is why clear and white stones belong to it. Because clear quartz is colorless, practitioners also treat it as a wildcard: placed on any chakra it is read as amplifying that center, and a clear point at each position is the classic beginner's chakra layout. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places clear quartz at the crown and everywhere else. ### Clear Quartz Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Clear quartz belongs to every sign, and it is the stone crystal books recommend when a person's own sign stone is not to hand. Where a sign is named, it is Leo for the Sun rulership and Cancer for the Moon, since Cunningham gives quartz both lights. It is not a birthstone for any month. Who should wear clear quartz? Anyone, and especially beginners, people who want one stone that does everything, and anyone doing focused work: study, planning, manifesting, meditation. Who should not wear clear quartz? Nobody is barred from it, and it is one of the few stones with no traditional warning at all. The one caution comes from its own lore: it amplifies what you bring to it, so practitioners do not wear it into a bad mood expecting relief, they pair it with the stone that does the soothing, and they give it a purpose rather than leaving it to amplify whatever is around. The other caution is physical rather than mystical, and it is about spheres and windowsills; see the cleansing section. ## How to Use Clear Quartz The best clear quartz uses put the stone next to the thing you want more of: 1. **Program it first.** The one step every other use depends on, covered in its own section below. 2. **As the center or the points of a grid.** A clear sphere or point in the middle and small points at the edges, aimed inward to gather or outward to send; the [happiness grid tutorial](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/diy-happiness-crystal-grid/) shows the layout. 3. **Beside another stone.** Rose quartz for love, black tourmaline for protection, citrine for money, with a clear quartz next to it as the amplifier. This is the oldest pairing rule in the tradition, and the reason so many of our [bead bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) mix a stone with clear quartz. 4. **As a wand.** A single point held in the hand and moved along the body or around a room, point outward to send, point inward to draw; the [wire-wrapped points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-wire-wrapped-clear-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) and [double-terminated pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-double-terminated?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) are the wearable versions. 5. **On your desk at work.** The amplifier for whatever the day needs: beside the sodalite for a clear head, beside the black onyx for a held boundary, or alone for a plain clear mind. A [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) in the pocket is the meeting-room version. 6. **At the crown in meditation.** Lie down with a point above the head, termination pointing away from you, and let the mind clear. 7. **As a pendulum or a crystal ball.** The [clear quartz pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/clear-quartz-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) is the diviner's first tool, and a quartz sphere is the scryer's; our [scrying guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) covers both. 8. **In moon water and charm bags.** Because it is fully water-safe, it is the stone most often dropped into [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), and a tumbled piece goes into nearly every charm bag, witch bottle, and [spell jar](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/happiness-spell-jar-tutorial/) as the booster. 9. **With a white candle on a Sunday or Monday.** White for the all-purpose stone, per our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white), on the Sun's day or the Moon's day per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). 10. **As a charging bed.** A [cluster](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-quartz-cluster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) on the altar with smaller stones and jewelry laid on it overnight. ### How to Program Clear Quartz To program clear quartz, cleanse it, hold it in your dominant hand, and state one purpose in a single plain sentence, out loud, while picturing the result as already true; then set the stone where it will do that work. Practitioners keep the sentence short ("this stone holds my focus for the exam"), give a stone one job at a time, and cleanse it before giving it another. That is the whole method. The lore says clear quartz holds the program until it is cleared, which is why a stone bought secondhand, or one that has been doing a job for months, gets a cleanse before it is asked to do something new. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Clear Quartz Clear quartz pairs with everything, which is its point, but a few pairings are classics: - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for meditation and the crown; the two are the oldest pair in the tradition. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for love and the heart, amplified. - **Black tourmaline** for protection with a clear shield around it. - **Selenite** as its opposite number: selenite clears, quartz charges. - **Citrine** for abundance; both are quartz, and most trade citrine is heat-treated quartz anyway, so they sit well together. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)**, **[amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)**, and **[lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** for the throat, each made louder. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** and **[moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for intuition and growth, with the amplifier beside them. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** to ground the amplifier: quartz lifts, hematite anchors, the classic pair in grounding sets. - **[Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/)** for a prosperity grid, and pyrite grows in quartz naturally. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Clear Quartz Clear quartz is the easiest stone in the cabinet to cleanse, because nothing common harms it: - **Running water.** Rinse it, soak it, leave it in a bowl overnight. Quartz does not care. - **Salt.** Dry salt or salt water, both fine, though clusters with soft matrix should skip the soak. - **Sunlight.** Quartz does not fade, so an hour in the sun is the classic charge, with one rule below. - **Moonlight.** The full moon on a windowsill, and the Moon side of its lore. - **Sound, smoke, and earth.** All fine. - **Selenite.** A selenite slab overnight is the pairing the tradition built for it. Does clear quartz need cleansing? Yes. The lore that says it cleanses other stones does not say it cleanses itself, and because it holds programs, it is the stone practitioners cleanse most, every time its job changes. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds a few more. The one rule: never leave a clear quartz sphere, egg, or large polished piece in direct sun on a windowsill or a wooden surface. A clear sphere is a lens, it focuses sunlight to a point hot enough to scorch wood and start a fire, and there are house fires on record from crystal balls left in windows. Charge spheres in the moon or in morning shade, and keep them out of afternoon windows. ### Can Clear Quartz Go in Water? Yes, fully. Clear quartz is 7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage and no water-soluble minerals, so rinsing, soaking, bathing with it, and making moon water with it are all safe, and it is the stone most people use for crystal water for that reason. The only exceptions are clusters and raw pieces with a soft or iron-stained matrix, which can crumble or rust in a long soak, and anything that turns out to be glass or calcite, which the next section helps with. ## How to Tell if Clear Quartz Is Real Clear quartz is cheap and abundant, so it is rarely faked in small pieces; the fakes are spheres, large flawless points, and "reconstituted quartz," all of which are usually glass. Five checks: 1. **Look for bubbles.** Glass shows round bubbles and curved swirl lines under a loupe. Quartz shows veils, wisps, tiny rainbow fractures, and sometimes needle inclusions, never round bubbles. 2. **Look for the striations.** A natural point has fine horizontal lines across its six prism faces. A cut point may not, but a polished sphere with no inclusions at all and a low price is glass. 3. **Feel the temperature.** Quartz is cool and stays cool; glass warms in the hand in seconds. 4. **Scratch test.** Quartz scratches glass and a steel knife will not mark it. Glass will not scratch glass cleanly. 5. **The line test.** Set the stone on a printed line: clear calcite shows two lines, quartz shows one. Vinegar makes calcite fizz and does nothing to quartz. A stone with a few veils and a cloudy base is the reassuring sign; nature does not make quartz perfect, and glass does. ## Clear Quartz Price Clear quartz is inexpensive in every ordinary form. A worry stone is about five dollars, a chip bracelet four, an 8mm bead bracelet seven, a pound of raw stone ten, a pound of small clusters nine, a pound of natural points around twenty-seven, and a two-inch egg twenty-four. How much is clear quartz worth, then? Little by weight, and price follows clarity, size, and form rather than the stone: a flawless water-clear point, a large sphere, a Herkimer diamond, or a well-formed cluster from Arkansas can cost from tens to thousands of dollars, and carved display pieces cost what the carving costs. For spiritual work, a two-dollar tumbled stone does everything a hundred-dollar point does. ## Clear Quartz Care Clear quartz needs almost no care and can do some damage to the stones stored beside it. At 7 on the Mohs scale it will scratch nearly every other stone in a jewelry box, so store points and beads apart from softer stones such as amazonite, sodalite, labradorite, and calcite. It does not fade in light and does not mind water, salt, or soap. Two cautions: sudden heat can crack it, since quartz shifts its structure sharply with temperature, so never pour hot water over a cold crystal; and clusters are fragile at the points, so lift them by the base. And keep spheres out of the sun. ## Where to Find Clear Quartz Everything we carry is in our [clear quartz collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz): [natural points by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), [clusters by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-quartz-cluster?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), [raw untumbled stone by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-quartz-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), [tumbled chips](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-quartz-tumbled-chips?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) for jars and bottles, a [thumb-polished worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [two-inch egg](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-egg?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [carved flame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-flame-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) from Madagascar, a [faden quartz pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-faden-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), bracelets in [8mm beads](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), [nuggets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-nugget-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), and [chips](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), the [evil eye and hamsa bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/evil-eye-clear-quartz-with-hand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) that strings it as the protector, pendulums [plain](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/clear-quartz-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) and [six-sided](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-quartz-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), [wire-wrapped point pendants](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-wire-wrapped-clear-quartz-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [double-terminated pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-double-terminated?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [heart](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) and an [angel](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/clear-quartz-angel-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [point keychain](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/clear-quartz-keychain?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [gemstone tree](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/clear-quartz-gemstone-tree-beads?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) of 160 chips, a pair of [carved witch's hats](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-witchs-hat-crystal?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a three-stone [starter kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/healing-stones-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) with amethyst and smoky quartz, and, for the collector, a [flat of included points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/flat-quartz-inclusions?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), a [twelve-piece gift box](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-giboset?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), and a [four-pound polished polygon](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/crystal-polygon?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz). All of it is natural quartz, most of it Brazilian. Spheres are in the [crystal balls](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystal-balls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz) collection, formations in [geodes and clusters](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/geodes-clusters?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz), and the rest of the diviner's tools in [pendulums](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=clear-quartz). ## Clear Quartz FAQ ### What is clear quartz? Clear quartz is pure silicon dioxide in its colorless, transparent form, also called rock crystal. It is the second most common mineral in the earth's crust, defines 7 on the Mohs scale, grows as a six-sided prism with a pointed end, and is the crystal that keeps time in watches and phones through its piezoelectric effect. ### What is the spiritual meaning of quartz? In crystal practice, clear quartz is the stone of clarity, amplification, and intention. It is the master crystal of modern practice, the stone that strengthens whatever it is placed beside and holds whatever purpose it is given, and Scott Cunningham lists it for protection, psychism, and power with both the Sun and the Moon as its rulers. ### What does clear quartz do? In crystal practice it amplifies other stones and workings, clears the mind, holds a programmed intention, charges smaller stones on a cluster, and stands in for any stone you do not own. It is placed at the crown in meditation, at the center of grids, and beside other stones as the booster. ### What is clear quartz crystal good for? Amplifying, clarity and focus, holding an intention, substituting for other stones, meditation, cleansing and charging other crystals, divination with pendulums and spheres, grids and manifesting, and general protection. It is the one stone every collection starts with. ### Can clear quartz protect you? In the lore, yes: Cunningham lists protection first among its powers, and it is used as an all-purpose ward on sills, in witch bottles, and as a bracelet. It is read as a general shield and as an amplifier for stronger protectors such as black tourmaline and obsidian rather than a replacement for them. ### Who should not wear clear quartz? Nobody is barred from it, and it carries no traditional warning. The one caution from its own lore is that it amplifies what you bring, so pair it with a soothing stone on a hard day and give it a purpose rather than leaving it to boost whatever is around. Keep quartz spheres out of direct sun, since they can focus light and start fires. ### What chakra is clear quartz? The crown chakra, for connection and clarity, and by tradition all seven: because it is colorless, a clear point on any chakra is read as amplifying that center. ### What zodiac is clear quartz good for? All of them. Where a sign is named it is Leo, for the Sun, and Cancer, for the Moon, since Cunningham gives quartz both. It is not a birthstone for any month. ### How do you program clear quartz? Cleanse it, hold it in your dominant hand, say one purpose in a single plain sentence while picturing it done, and set the stone where it will do that work. Give a stone one job at a time and cleanse it before giving it another. ### How do you cleanse and charge clear quartz? Almost any way: running water, salt, sunlight, moonlight, sound, smoke, earth, or a selenite slab. It does not fade or dissolve. Cleanse it whenever its job changes, and never charge a sphere in a sunny window. ### Can clear quartz go in water? Yes, fully. It is 7 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage and nothing water-soluble, so soaking, bathing, and moon water are all safe. Only clusters with soft or iron-stained matrix should skip long soaks. ### How can you tell if clear quartz is real or glass? Quartz is cool, stays cool, scratches glass, shows fine striations on natural faces, and has veils or wisps inside rather than round bubbles. Glass has bubbles and swirls, warms fast, and will not scratch glass. Calcite shows a doubled line through it and fizzes in vinegar. ### What is the difference between clear quartz and selenite? Clear quartz is silicon dioxide at 7 on the Mohs scale, hard, cool, and water-safe, used to amplify. Selenite is gypsum at 2, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, satiny, and slowly dissolves in water, used to cleanse. Practitioners keep both: selenite clears the stones, quartz charges them. ### How much is clear quartz worth? Little by weight: a worry stone about five dollars, a chip bracelet four, a pound of raw stone ten, a pound of natural points around twenty-seven. Price follows clarity, size, and form, so flawless points, large spheres, Herkimer diamonds, and fine Arkansas clusters can cost tens to thousands of dollars. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Hematite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep hematite for grounding, protection, and focus. The mirror-gray iron stone that leaves a blood-red streak is the oldest pigment humans ever used and the heaviest stone in the crystal cabinet, and practitioners keep it for the days they need to feel their feet on the floor. Here is what it is, what it is good for, whether it is really magnetic, why the rings break, its chakra and zodiac, and how to care for it. **Content:** Practitioners keep hematite for grounding, protection, and focus. It is the mirror-gray stone that weighs twice what it looks like, the iron ore that leaves a blood-red streak when you drag it across rough tile, and the oldest pigment in human history. In crystal practice it is the anchor: the stone you wear when the day is spinning, the one you hold when you need to come back into your body, and the one that sits at the root of nearly every protection and grounding kit ever sold. ## What Is Hematite? [Hematite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematite) is [iron oxide](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron%28III%29_oxide), the same compound as rust, crystallized into a hard, dense, metallic mineral. It is the most important ore of iron on earth, the stuff steel is smelted from, and it forms wherever iron and water met over long stretches of time: in the banded iron formations that make up the great ore ranges, in the beds of ancient still lakes and hot springs, and as a fine red dust in weathered soils, which is why so much of the world's earth is red. It is 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, harder than pure iron and far more brittle, with no cleavage and a tendency to chip rather than split. Its name comes from the Greek *haima*, blood, because however gray the polished stone looks, hematite in powder is red: every piece of it, from a mirror-bright bead to a lump of ore, leaves a rust-red streak on unglazed porcelain, and that streak is the surest test there is for the stone. The English word arrived through the Latin *lapis haematites*, the blood-red stone, and for most of history the stone people called hematite was the red, earthy kind, ground for paint. The silver-gray polished form that crystal shops sell is the same mineral in its compact, metallic habit. Hematite has one more claim on the modern imagination. In 2004 the Mars rover Opportunity found the planet's surface strewn with small hematite spheres its scientists nicknamed blueberries, concretions that could only have formed in standing water, and that discovery is much of the reason we believe Mars was once wet. The red planet is red because it is rusting, and its rust is hematite. ### Where Hematite Is Found Hematite is everywhere iron is. The great banded iron formations of Minnesota's Mesabi Range and Michigan's Lake Superior district, Brazil's Minas Gerais, and Australia's Pilbara are the ore deposits that built the industrial world; Elba has been mined for it since the Etruscans; England's Cumbria produced the glossy kidney ore that collectors prize; and Brazil, again, produces the tumbled stones, beads, and hearts in nearly every shop. The Pinnacle Point caves in South Africa hold the earliest known human use of any pigment, hematite powder worked 164,000 years ago, and red-chalk mines in Poland and Hungary were being dug seven thousand years ago. ### Hematite Varieties: Specular, Kidney Ore, Iron Rose, Rainbow, and Red Hematite takes very different forms depending on how it grew, and most of them are sold under their own names: | Variety | What it is | Look | |---|---|---| | Polished or tumbled hematite | Compact metallic hematite, cut and polished | Mirror-gray, heavy, cool | | [Specular hematite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specularite) (specularite) | Hematite in sparkling metallic flakes or crystals | Glittering silver-gray, sometimes in schist | | [Kidney ore](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidney_ore) (botryoidal hematite) | Hematite grown in rounded, bubbling masses | Glossy dark lumps like a bunch of grapes, from Cumbria and Morocco | | Iron rose | Thin hematite plates grown in a rosette | A gray stone flower, from Brazil and the Alps | | Red hematite | Earthy, powdery hematite; the pigment form | Rust red to brick red, leaves color on your hands | | Rainbow hematite | Natural iridescent hematite from Brazil, with a thin surface film that splits light | Oil-slick sheen on gray; most rainbow beads are a coating, not the natural stone | | Black hematite | A trade name for the darkest polished stone | Gunmetal rather than silver | | Martite | Hematite that replaced magnetite, keeping its octahedral shape | Black crystals with a red streak | Two names in the tray are not hematite at all. "Magnetic hematite" is hematine, a man-made ceramic magnet finished to look like the stone, which the next section covers, and "hematite quartz" is quartz with hematite inclusions, better known as hematoid or fire quartz. ### Is Hematite Magnetic? Hematite vs Magnetite and Magnetic Hematite Is hematite magnetic? Barely. Natural hematite responds so weakly to a magnet that you will not feel it, which is one of the ways it differs from magnetite, its black iron-oxide relation and the most magnetic mineral on earth. Anything sold as "magnetic hematite" that snaps to a fridge or to itself is hematine, a manufactured ceramic magnet made from iron and other oxides, molded, pressed, and polished to hematite's mirror finish. Nearly all magnetic bracelets, magnetic rings, and magnetic tumbled stones are hematine, and so are a great many non-magnetic rings and beads, because the material is cheap, uniform, and easy to shape. Our shop labels every hematine piece as man-made, and this post uses the word hematite only for the natural stone. | Stone | What it is | How to tell it | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Hematite | Iron oxide, 5 to 6.5 | Metallic gray, heavy, cool, red streak, only faintly magnetic | Grounding, protection, focus | | [Magnetite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetite) | A different iron oxide, 5 to 6 | Black, metallic, black streak, strongly magnetic; lodestone when naturally magnetized | Attraction, alignment, the old compass stone | | Hematine (magnetic hematite) | A man-made ceramic magnet | Perfectly uniform, strongly magnetic, gray or colorless streak, often rusts at chips | Sold with hematite's lore; not a natural stone | | Black onyx | Chalcedony, 6.5 to 7 | Light in the hand, no metallic shine, white streak | Protection, self-control | Do hematite bracelets work? For what the tradition claims, grounding and steadiness, they work the way any crystal does, as a practice and a reminder, and the weight of a real hematite strand on the wrist is a large part of why people love them. For the medical claims attached to magnetic bracelets, no: those bracelets are hematine, and there is no good evidence that wearing a magnet does anything to the body. Wear hematite because it is heavy, cool, beautiful, and old, and because holding something that dense while you breathe is a real thing you can feel, and leave the medical promises to the people selling them. ## Hematite Spiritual Meaning Hematite's spiritual meaning is grounding: the return to the body, the feet on the floor, the mind pulled down out of its spiral and set on something solid. From that root grow its other meanings, protection, focus, and strength, and all of them come from the same fact about the stone, which is that it is iron, and iron has been the metal of protection in nearly every folk tradition on earth. In crystal practice hematite is the stone you reach for when you are scattered, anxious, floating, or overstimulated, and the one that anchors a kit of lighter stones. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists hematite as projective, ruled by Saturn, of the element Fire, and used for grounding and for divination, recalling the polished hematite mirrors of the ancient world, and he adds the old belief that it was worn as a stone of protection and strength. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it grounding and protecting, a stone that harmonizes mind, body, and spirit, dissolves negativity, strengthens confidence, and, in her phrase, is "a stone for the mind," supporting memory, concentration, and original thought; she also names it for legal situations and for the timid. The magic days of the week give it two homes: Saturday for Saturn and Tuesday for Mars, the god of iron and war. The history is older than any of the books. The red-ochre hand prints and animals on cave walls were painted with hematite, the earliest known pigment, worked at Pinnacle Point 164,000 years ago and laid in graves 80,000 years ago, which makes hematite the first mineral humans ever used for meaning rather than for tools. Roman painters ground it for red; Etruscan miners dug it on Elba; the Victorians cut it into mourning jewelry, the gray stone for grief beside the black jet. And the folk belief that iron turns away harm, the horseshoe over the door, the nail in the doorframe, the iron under the bed against the mare that gave nightmares their name, is the ancestor of every hematite bracelet sold as protection. ### What Hematite Symbolizes Hematite symbolizes the earth itself: iron, weight, blood, and the ground under your feet. Its mirror surface is read as a shield that turns things back, its red streak as the blood that names it, and its heft as the reason it is the grounding stone. It is the stone of the body rather than the spirit, and practitioners value it for exactly that. ### What Hematite Is Good For - **Grounding.** The first and central use: for anxiety that lifts you out of yourself, for after ritual or meditation, for the end of a day of screens. It anchors our [protection crystals guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/), pairs with our [root chakra oil blend](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-perfume-oil-recipe/), and belongs in the kit from our [grounding essentials](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/grounding-essentials/) guide. - **Protection.** Iron's oldest job: worn, carried, or set by the door as a ward. - **Focus and memory.** Hall's stone for the mind, kept on the desk for study and long work; it is in our [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/) guide. - **Confidence.** The stone Hall names for the timid and for legal matters: worn to a hearing, an interview, a hard meeting. - **Steadiness through chaos.** In our [crystals for Mercury retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) list, and in nearly every travel and stress kit. - **Sleep and nightmares.** The folk use of iron by the bed, carried into crystal practice; it is in our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list, and the shop's anti-nightmare set is built around it. - **Divination.** Cunningham's use, from the polished hematite mirrors of antiquity; a hematite rune set or pendulum keeps the tradition. - **Balancing lighter stones.** The heavy stone that keeps a kit of amethyst, [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/), and clear quartz from floating off. ## Hematite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Hematite | |---|---| | Mineral | Iron oxide, the same compound as rust, in compact metallic form; the main ore of iron | | Hardness | 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale; brittle, chips rather than splits | | Color and streak | Metallic steel gray to black polished, red to brown in earthy form; always a rust-red streak | | Element | Fire in Cunningham; Earth in most modern crystal books | | Planet | Saturn in Cunningham, with Mars for the iron | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Root | | Zodiac | Aries and Aquarius | | Birthstone | Not on the modern list | | Deities | Mars and the smith gods in modern practice; none traditional | | Keywords | Grounding, protection, focus, strength, confidence, iron, the body | ### Hematite Chakra Hematite is a root chakra stone, and among the purest of them. The root, [Muladhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muladhara), sits at the base of the spine and governs safety, survival, and the sense of being planted in the body, and a stone that is literally iron, literally heavy, and literally the color of the earth is its natural fit. Practitioners hold a tumbled stone at the base of the spine, place one at each foot in a body layout to draw energy downward, or simply wear a bracelet on the days they feel unmoored. Where black onyx is the root stone for discipline and black tourmaline the root stone for shielding, hematite is the root stone for weight. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places hematite at the root. ### Hematite Zodiac Signs, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Aries and Aquarius are the signs most often given to hematite: Aries for Mars, iron, and courage, Aquarius for the Saturn rulership and the cool, mental quality Hall describes. Any sign can wear it, and it is not a birthstone for any month. Who should wear hematite? Anyone who lives in their head and needs to come down, anyone anxious or overstimulated, students and desk workers, people in a season of conflict or court, and anyone who wants a protective stone with real weight to it. Who should not wear hematite stone? Nobody is barred from it, and the traditional cautions are practical. The one from the lore is that hematite is heavy and Saturnine, so people who are already sluggish, low, or stuck sometimes find it too much and do better with a lighter grounding stone such as moss agate or smoky quartz, or with hematite paired to something bright. The ones from the stone are about the man-made version: hematine magnetic jewelry should be kept away from pacemakers, insulin pumps, and other implanted devices, and away from credit cards and phones, because it is a real magnet. Natural hematite has none of those issues. Is hematite a lucky stone? Not in the tradition. Cunningham and Hall give it grounding, protection, and the mind, and the luck attached to it online comes from the ring folklore below and from confusion with the aventurine and amazonite it is often strung beside. If what you want is luck, those are the stones; hematite is what keeps your feet on the ground while you wait for it. ## How to Use Hematite The best hematite uses put the weight where you need it: 1. **Worn as a bracelet.** The classic use, and the heavier the better: a strand of real hematite on the wrist is grounding you can feel. The shop's [8mm bead bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-hematite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) is the full-weight version and the [4mm strand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4mm-hematite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) the slim one. 2. **Held in the hand to come back down.** After ritual, meditation, a panic, or a long day online: sit, hold a tumbled stone in each hand, feel the cold and the weight, and breathe until you are back in the room. 3. **At the feet in a body layout.** One stone at each foot, or at the base of the spine, to draw energy downward at the end of a chakra layout. 4. **On your desk at work.** Hall's stone for the mind, beside the keyboard for the long study session or the report that needs concentration rather than flair; a [worry-stone-sized heart](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) or a tumbled stone does the job. 5. **By the door and by the bed.** Iron's two oldest posts: a tumbled hematite on the sill or in a bowl at the threshold as a ward, and one on the nightstand against bad dreams, the way our ancestors hung iron over the bed. Our [chants to stop nightmares](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/stop-nightmares-chants/) pair with it. 6. **In a witch bottle or charm bag.** Iron filings have gone into witch bottles for centuries; a hematite chip is the tidier version. 7. **On a Saturday or a Tuesday.** Saturn's day for the grounding and Mars's day for the iron, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a black or red candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#black). 8. **As runes or a pendulum.** Cunningham's divination use, kept alive in a [hematite rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), whose weight makes the cast feel serious. 9. **Through a hard meeting, hearing, or interview.** Hall's use for confidence and legal matters: a ring or bracelet worn in, and a stone in the pocket. ### Hematite Ring Meaning, and Why Hematite Rings Break A hematite ring puts grounding and protection on the hand, and it is the single most searched hematite item there is, partly because of a piece of folklore: that a hematite ring absorbs negativity until it is full, and then breaks. The rings do break, often, and the scientific reason sits beside the folklore. Hematite is brittle, and nearly every hematite ring is hematine, a molded ceramic, which chips and snaps when it is knocked against a door frame, a car door, or a countertop. Practitioners keep the folklore anyway, and it is a good one: when the ring breaks, thank it, bury the pieces or drop them in running water, and put on the next one. That is why the rings are sold by the fifty, and why every shop keeps a dish of them by the register. Wear a hematite ring on whichever hand you like; the tradition gives the left to receiving protection and the right to projecting strength, and a ring on the little finger is the old placement for grounding. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Hematite - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** for the root: onyx for discipline, hematite for weight. - **Black tourmaline** for the full protection kit; the shop's [black tourmaline collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) is where most people start. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to lighten and amplify; the classic pairing in grounding sets. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for the crown, hematite for the root: the top-and-bottom pair of the chakra layout. - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** and **[carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for confidence with fire; the shop strings the three on its [self-confidence keychain](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selfconfidence-keychain?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite). - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for gentler grounding when hematite is too heavy. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** for the desk: sodalite for the thinking, hematite for the sitting still. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for the softness beside the shield: the heart stone and the iron stone together for the days you need both. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the edge beside the weight; the shop's protection set pairs them. - **[Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/)** for grounding with heat, when hematite feels too heavy on its own. - **[Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/)** for the iron pair; "healer's gold" is the two grown together. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Hematite Hematite is iron, so cleanse it the way you would care for a good knife: dry methods first, water briefly, never a soak. - **Earth.** The best charge for hematite by far: bury it overnight in a pot of soil or in the garden, then brush it off. The stone came from the ground and goes back to it. - **Smoke or sound.** Both fine, and the everyday choice. - **Selenite.** A selenite slab overnight. - **Sunlight and moonlight.** Both fine; hematite does not fade. - **Running water.** A quick rinse and an immediate dry are fine for polished natural hematite. Do not soak it. Skip salt, salt water, and anything left wet: hematite is already an oxide, so it will not rust the way iron does, but the chips and pits in tumbled stone can stain, and hematine, the man-made kind, rusts, pits, and loses its coating in water. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more. ### Can Hematite Go in Water? Briefly. A rinse under the tap followed by a dry with a cloth will not hurt polished natural hematite. Do not soak it, bathe with it, or make crystal water with it: the stone can stain and dull, hematine rusts, and iron oxide is not something to drink. If you want a water stone for the same purpose, use black onyx. ## How to Tell if Hematite Is Real The question with hematite is rarely stone versus glass; it is natural hematite versus hematine, the man-made ceramic that fills the trade. Four checks: 1. **The streak.** Drag it across the unglazed back of a tile. Real hematite leaves a rust-red to brown streak, every time. Hematine leaves gray or nothing; magnetite leaves black. 2. **The magnet.** Hold a fridge magnet to it. Real hematite barely responds. If it clicks to the magnet, it is hematine or magnetite. 3. **The weight and the cold.** Real hematite is heavy for its size and cold to the touch, and stays cold. Hematine is heavy too, so this test rules out glass and plastic rather than hematine. 4. **The finish.** Natural tumbled hematite shows small pits, faint scratches, and slight differences between stones. Hematine beads and rings are flawless and identical, with a molded uniformity no tumbler produces. Shops that sell both, ours included, should say which is which. If a listing for a magnetic ring or bracelet says nothing about it being man-made, that is the answer. ## Hematite Price Natural hematite is inexpensive, and hematine is cheaper still. A 4mm hematite bead bracelet is about two dollars and an 8mm strand seven, a tumbled heart four, a pound of tumbled stones fifteen, a rune set thirty-two, and a lot of fifty plain rings eleven to forty-five dollars depending on the cut. Collector pieces are another market: glossy kidney ore from Cumbria, iron roses from Brazil, and sparkling specular hematite specimens run from tens to hundreds of dollars, and a natural rainbow hematite slab more. For spiritual work, a pound of Brazilian tumbled stones is a lifetime supply. ## Hematite Care Hematite needs to be kept dry and out of the drop zone. At 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it is hard enough for daily wear but brittle, so beads chip when knocked and rings crack, and a strand should be stored flat rather than tangled. Wipe it with a soft cloth; a drop of mineral oil brings back the mirror. Keep it apart from harder stones, which will scratch its polish, and keep hematine rings and magnetic pieces away from cards, phones, and anyone with an implanted medical device. ## Where to Find Hematite Everything we carry is in our [hematite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), and every listing says whether it is natural stone or man-made hematine. The natural stone: [tumbled stones by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-hematite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) and [tumbled pebbles by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-hematite-pebbles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) from Brazil, a [tumbled heart](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), bead bracelets in [4mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4mm-hematite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), [8mm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-hematite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), and a [4mm stretch strand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-stretch-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), the [gold-plated bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/gold-plated-hematite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) and the [chakra hematite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chakra-hematite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), [goddess earrings](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-goddess-earrings?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) made in the USA, a [rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), and rings by the fifty in [flat bands](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-of-50-flat-hematite-rings-1?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) and [faceted bands](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-faceted-hematite-rings?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite). The [rainbow bracelets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-rainbow?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) and [rainbow heart](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hematite-rainbow-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) carry the iridescent finish. The kits: the [anti-nightmare set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/anti-nightmare-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) built on the old iron-by-the-bed tradition, the [black obsidian and hematite protection set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/protection-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), the [self-confidence keychain](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selfconfidence-keychain?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), and a [grounding hematite and sandalwood spray](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/grounding-hematite-sandalwood-gem-spray?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite). The [magnetic hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/magnetic-hematite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite) collection holds the man-made magnetic pieces, labeled as such, for people who want the click. For the rest of the grounding shelf, see [black obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite), and all [root chakra crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/root-chakra-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=hematite). ## Hematite FAQ ### What is hematite? Hematite is iron oxide, the same compound as rust, in a hard, dense, metallic mineral form. It is the main ore of iron, 5 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, mirror-gray when polished, and it always leaves a rust-red streak, which is where its name, from the Greek for blood, comes from. It is also the oldest pigment humans ever used. ### What is the spiritual meaning of hematite? In crystal practice, hematite is the stone of grounding, protection, and focus: the return to the body and the ground under your feet. It is a root chakra stone, listed by Scott Cunningham for grounding and divination under Saturn and Fire, and called a stone for the mind and for confidence by Judy Hall. ### What is wearing hematite good for? In crystal practice, staying grounded and steady, feeling protected, concentrating, and holding your confidence through a hard meeting or a legal matter. A real hematite bracelet is heavy and cool, and that weight is most of why people wear it. ### What does hematite do? It anchors. Practitioners hold it to come back into the body after stress, ritual, or a day of screens, wear it for protection and confidence, keep it on the desk for focus, and set it by the door and the bed the way iron has always been set. ### Who should not wear hematite stone? Nobody is barred from natural hematite. The lore says it can feel too heavy for someone already low or stuck, who may prefer a lighter grounding stone. The practical warning is for hematine, the man-made magnetic kind: keep it away from pacemakers and other implanted devices, and from cards and phones. ### Is hematite a lucky stone? Not in the tradition. Cunningham and Hall give it grounding, protection, and focus, not luck; the luck attached to it online comes from ring folklore and from the aventurine and amazonite it is often strung beside. Hematite is the stone that keeps you steady while luck arrives. ### Is hematite magnetic? Natural hematite is only very faintly magnetic and will not stick to a magnet. Anything sold as magnetic hematite is hematine, a man-made ceramic magnet finished to look like the stone. Magnetite, a different iron oxide, is the naturally magnetic one. ### Do hematite bracelets work? For grounding and steadiness, they work the way any crystal practice does, and the weight of a real hematite strand is something you can feel. For the medical claims made about magnetic bracelets, no: those are hematine, and there is no good evidence that wearing a magnet affects the body. ### Why do hematite rings break? Because hematite is brittle and most hematite rings are molded hematine, which chips and snaps when knocked. The folklore says the ring breaks when it has absorbed all the negativity it can hold; practitioners keep the story, thank the ring, and put on the next one. ### What chakra is hematite? The root chakra, for safety, grounding, and being in the body. It is one of the purest root stones there is, and practitioners place it at the feet or the base of the spine. ### What zodiac is hematite good for? Aries, for Mars and iron, and Aquarius, for Saturn and the mind, but any sign can wear it. It is not a birthstone for any month. ### Can hematite go in water? A quick rinse and an immediate dry are fine for polished natural hematite. Do not soak it, bathe with it, or make crystal water with it, and never put hematine in water, which rusts and pits it. ### How can you tell if hematite is real? Streak it on unglazed tile: real hematite leaves a rust-red streak, hematine gray or none, magnetite black. Hold a magnet to it: real hematite barely responds, hematine and magnetite click. Natural tumbled stones show small pits and differ from each other; hematine is flawless and identical. ### How much is hematite worth? Little: a 4mm bracelet about two dollars, an 8mm strand seven, a pound of tumbled stones fifteen, fifty rings from eleven dollars. Collector specimens such as kidney ore, iron roses, and specular hematite run from tens to hundreds of dollars. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Moonstone Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep moonstone for intuition, new beginnings, and the calm of the moon. The feldspar that glows from inside when you tilt it has been read as solidified moonlight since Rome, and practitioners keep it for dreams, cycles, travel by night, and the start of anything new. Here is what it is and why it glows, its colors from peach to black, why rainbow moonstone is a different stone, what it is good for, who should not wear it, its chakra, zodiac, and birthstone month, and how to care for a stone that cleaves. **Content:** Practitioners keep moonstone for intuition, new beginnings, and the calm of the moon. It is the pale feldspar that seems lit from inside, a soft blue or white glow that floats across the stone as you tilt it, and every culture that found it read that glow the same way: as moonlight caught in stone. In crystal practice it is the stone for cycles and the start of anything, for dreams and the night, for the reader who works by feel, and for the traveler who comes home safe. ## What Is Moonstone? [Moonstone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstone_%28gemstone%29) is a [feldspar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldspar), the most common mineral group in the earth's crust, in a form that grew as two feldspars at once. As the crystal cooled, potassium feldspar ([orthoclase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthoclase)) and sodium feldspar ([albite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albite)) separated into thin alternating layers inside a single stone, and those layers are the whole secret of the glow. Light entering the stone scatters between them, and the scattered light drifts across the surface as a sheen that moves when the stone moves, an effect called [adularescence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adularescence) after Mount Adular in the Swiss Alps, where fine moonstone was first described. Thin albite layers scatter blue; thicker ones scatter white. That is why the rarest and costliest moonstone is the transparent kind with a pure blue float, and why most tumbled stones glow white or silver. Moonstone is 6 to 6.5 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), a little softer than quartz, and it has two directions of perfect cleavage, so it breaks cleanly along flat planes when it is struck, the way mica peels. That one fact runs through everything below: moonstone rings chip, moonstone beads crack when dropped on tile, and a moonstone that survives years in a pocket is a well-loved one. Its body color runs from colorless and white through gray, peach, brown, and green, and a good stone often shows fine internal cracks in a pattern that cutters call centipedes, one of the marks of the real thing. ### Where Moonstone Is Found [Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka) is the classic source and still the leading one, and the blue-sheen moonstone of its southern mines is the standard every other stone is measured against. India produces most of the moonstone in the crystal trade, in white, peach, gray, and green, and it is the source of the labradorite sold as rainbow moonstone. Myanmar produced the finest transparent blue stones historically, and Madagascar, Brazil, Tanzania, Norway, Poland, Armenia, Australia, Mexico, and the United States all have deposits. Switzerland's Adular mountains gave the mineral its old name, adularia. One place that does not have moonstone is Florida, which made it the state gemstone in 1970 anyway, to honor the Moon landings that left from Kennedy Space Center. ### Moonstone Colors and Varieties: White, Blue, Peach, Gray, Black, Green, and Rainbow What color is moonstone? Colorless to white with a blue or white sheen is the classic, and the rest are body colors from traces of iron and other elements, plus a few trade names that are not moonstone at all: | Variety | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | White moonstone | Orthoclase moonstone, the standard | Milky white with a silver-white float | The full-moon stone: intuition, dreams, new beginnings | | Blue moonstone | Transparent moonstone with very thin albite layers, mostly Sri Lanka and Myanmar | Clear body, a pure blue glow that floats deep in the stone | The finest and costliest; the same lore, concentrated | | Peach moonstone | Orthoclase moonstone tinted by iron, mostly India | Warm peach to apricot with a soft white sheen | The gentle one: calm, self-worth, and the heart beside the intuition | | Gray moonstone | Moonstone with a smoky body | Silver-gray with a white float | The new-moon stone in modern lore, for the dark half of the cycle and the seer | | Green moonstone | Feldspar moonstone from India with a green tint | Pale mint to olive with a faint sheen | Growth and the heart; less common in shops | | Black moonstone | A trade name for dark feldspar from Madagascar, usually labradorite or a dark orthoclase | Charcoal to black with a silver or peach flash | The new-moon and protection stone of modern practice | | Rainbow moonstone | [Labradorite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labradorite), not moonstone: a white plagioclase feldspar with blue flash, from India and Madagascar | White to clear with electric blue and sometimes gold flashes | Sold and used with moonstone's lore, plus labradorite's; see below | | Pink moonstone | Usually peach moonstone under another name, sometimes dyed | Pale pink | The same lore as peach | | Opalite | Man-made glass, often sold as "sea opal" or "moonstone" | Milky white with a blue glow and an orange fire when backlit | No tradition; a fake, see below | Peach and black moonstone are the two searched most after rainbow, and both are real stones with real lore; only opalite and dyed pink are the ones to watch. ### Rainbow Moonstone Is Labradorite Rainbow moonstone is the most popular "moonstone" in any crystal shop, and it is labradorite: a white to clear plagioclase feldspar, mostly from India and Madagascar, that flashes electric blue and sometimes gold and violet from a different optical trick, thin twinning layers rather than the exsolved layers of true moonstone. Gemologists have called it labradorite for decades and the trade has called it rainbow moonstone for just as long, so the name is not going anywhere. In practice the two stones are used side by side and sometimes interchangeably, and the lore of rainbow moonstone borrows from both: moonstone's intuition and new beginnings, labradorite's shielding and magic. Our [labradorite meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) guide covers the stone in full; this page covers true moonstone and notes where rainbow moonstone differs. In our shop the rainbow moonstone pieces are labeled as such. ### Moonstone vs Opal The two milky stones with a glow are confused constantly, and they are not related: | | Moonstone | [Opal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal) | |---|---|---| | What it is | Feldspar, a crystal, 6 to 6.5 | Hydrated silica, not a crystal, 5.5 to 6.5 | | The glow | Adularescence: a single soft sheen, blue or white, that floats across the stone | Play of color: many spectral colors that flash and change with angle | | Body | Translucent to transparent, often with internal cracks | Milky, jelly-like, or dark, sometimes with fire | | Care | Cleaves; keep it out of rings for daily wear | Cracks if it dries out or is heated; keep it out of ultrasonic cleaners | | Lore | The moon, intuition, cycles, new beginnings | Hope, imagination, the whole spectrum; an October birthstone | If it shows one drifting sheen, it is moonstone or labradorite; if it flashes several colors like a soap bubble, it is opal. ## Moonstone Spiritual Meaning In crystal practice, moonstone is the stone of intuition: the knowing that arrives by feel rather than by reasoning, the kind that comes at night, in dreams, and at the start of things before there is anything to reason from. Its second use is new beginnings, because the moon is the oldest clock there is and every month begins again, and its third is the moon's own calm, the softening of a sharp mood and a sharp day. In crystal practice it is the stone of cycles of every kind, the stone of the dreamer and the reader, the stone worn for a safe journey by night, and, in the oldest lore, the lovers' stone. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists moonstone as receptive, ruled by the Moon, of the element Water, with the powers of love, divination, psychic awareness, sleep, gardening, protection, youth, and dieting, and he gives it to travelers, to gardeners who plant by the moon, and to anyone who wants gentler dreams. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls it "a stone of new beginnings," strongly connected to the moon and to intuition, a stone that calms emotional overreaction and soothes stress, that is traditionally worn for protection on journeys, especially by night and by sea, and that she places by the bed against nightmares. Both say the same thing about its cycle: the stone is strongest at the full moon and gentlest at the new. The history is long and lunar. The Romans believed moonstone was solidified moonlight and that its glow waxed and waned with the moon, and they gave it to [Diana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_%28mythology%29), the Greeks to [Selene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selene) and to [Artemis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis). In India it is sacred, a stone of the moon god [Chandra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chandra), traditionally sold on a yellow cloth because yellow is the moon's sacred color there, and given as a wedding stone for harmony. The Art Nouveau jewelers made it their favorite gem: [René Lalique](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Lalique) set moonstone into dragonflies and nymphs, and the stone's soft glow is the look of the whole [Art Nouveau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Nouveau) movement. It is one of the three modern June birthstones, and in 1970 Florida named it the state gem for the astronauts, without a single moonstone in Florida's ground. ### What Moonstone Symbolizes Moonstone symbolizes the moon in the hand: light that comes from inside rather than from the surface, the tide and the cycle, the feminine in the old sense of the receiving and the reflecting, and the beginning that is also a return. Its floating sheen is read as intuition, the truth that shows only when you turn your head, and its cleavage, the way it splits along hidden planes, as the reminder that soft things need gentle handling. ### What Moonstone Is Good For - **Intuition and divination.** The first use in both books: held during a reading, worn by the reader, or cast as runes; the shop's [moonstone rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) and the [rainbow moonstone pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rainbow-moonstone-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) are the working forms. - **New beginnings.** A new job, a new home, a new year, the first day after an ending: moonstone at the new moon marks it. Our [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) is built around the same cycle. - **Dreams and sleep.** Hall's stone against nightmares, kept by the bed; in our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list and paired with our [chamomile tea sleep spell](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chamomile-tea-sleep-spell/). - **Cycles and the body's rhythms.** The women's stone in the old lore, carried through the month; the shop's [fertility gemstone kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fertility-crystal-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) is built around it, as a focus for intention rather than a medicine. - **Calm.** Hall's stone for emotional overreaction, held when the feeling is bigger than the moment. - **Travel by night and by water.** The traveler's stone in both books, in the glove box and the suitcase, and in our [crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) guide under travel. - **Love and harmony.** Cunningham's love stone and India's wedding stone: given between partners and worn to keep the peace of a household; it is in our [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) guide. - **Moon work.** Full moon rituals, [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), and the [harvest moon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-harvest-moon-activities/); the shop's [full moon water with moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-full-moon-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) is made with a stone in the jar. ## Moonstone Properties and Correspondences | Property | Moonstone | |---|---| | Mineral | Orthoclase feldspar with exsolved albite layers; the glow is adularescence | | Hardness | 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale; two directions of perfect cleavage, so it splits when struck | | Color | Colorless, white, gray, peach, brown, green, with a blue or white sheen; black and rainbow are other feldspars | | Element | Water | | Planet | The Moon | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Third eye and crown; sacral for the body's cycles | | Zodiac | Cancer first, then Libra and Scorpio | | Birthstone | June, with pearl and alexandrite | | Deities | Diana, Selene, Artemis, Chandra; Hecate for the black stone in modern practice | | Day | Monday | | Keywords | Intuition, new beginnings, dreams, cycles, calm, the feminine, travel, love | ### Moonstone Chakra Moonstone is a third eye and crown chakra stone, with a second home at the sacral. The third eye, [Ajna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajna), governs intuition and inner sight in yogic tradition, and the crown, [Sahasrara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasrara), the connection above thought; a white or blue moonstone laid on the brow in meditation is the classic placement, and it is where the divination lore lives. The sacral, [Svadhishthana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svadhishthana), governs the body's rhythms, and peach moonstone is placed there for the cycle work. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places moonstone at the brow. ### Moonstone Zodiac, Birthstone, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Cancer, the sign ruled by the Moon, is moonstone's sign above all, and Libra and Scorpio are given it in most lists, Libra for the harmony and Scorpio for the depths. Any sign can wear it. Is moonstone a birthstone? Yes: it is one of the three June birthstones on the modern list, beside pearl and alexandrite, and the most affordable of the three by far. Who should wear moonstone? Anyone who works by intuition, readers and dreamers, anyone starting something, anyone who travels at night, anyone whose moods run ahead of them, and anyone who keeps the moon's calendar. Who should not wear moonstone? Nobody is barred from it, and the online lists of forbidden signs are not in Cunningham or Hall. What the tradition actually says is practical and in two parts. First, the lore: moonstone is receptive and amplifies what you feel, so a person already flooded, grieving, or ungrounded may find it makes the tide higher rather than calmer, and does better pairing it with a grounding stone or setting it aside until the water goes down. Second, the stone: it cleaves, so it is a poor choice for a ring worn daily or for anyone who works with their hands, and a moonstone that keeps breaking is telling you about feldspar, not about fate. Take it off if it disturbs your sleep; a few people find it does the opposite of what the books promise. ## How to Use Moonstone The best moonstone uses follow the moon: 1. **Worn as a pendant or earrings.** The safest jewelry for a cleaving stone; the shop's [pentagram moonstone pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentagram-moonstone-sterling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) and [triple goddess moonstone pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triple-goddess-moonstone-sterling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) in sterling silver, and the [goddess earrings](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-goddess-earrings?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone). 2. **Worn on the wrist.** The [8mm moonstone bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-multi-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) or the [rainbow moonstone bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rainbow-moonstone-gemstone-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), on the left for the receiving side; take beads off before anything that knocks the wrist. 3. **On the brow in meditation.** A flat stone or palm stone on the third eye for ten minutes before a reading or a decision; the [rainbow moonstone palm stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rainbow-moonstone-palm-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) is shaped for it. 4. **By the bed.** A tumbled stone on the nightstand for kinder dreams, Hall's use, or under the pillow for a dream you want to remember, with the [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) beside it. 5. **Charged at the full moon, used at the new.** Leave it on the sill through the full moon, then carry it from the new moon on for whatever you are starting. 6. **In moon water.** A tumbled stone beside a jar under the full moon; moonstone can sit in the water briefly, but keep it short, since water works into its cleavage cracks. 7. **As a pendulum or runes.** The divination forms: a [rainbow moonstone pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-rainbow-moonstone-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [peach moonstone chakra pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-peach-chakra-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), or the [rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone). 8. **For a journey.** A stone in the glove box or the bag for night driving, flights, and travel over water, the oldest protective use. 9. **In the garden.** Cunningham's gardening stone: buried at the corner of a bed planted by the moon, or set in the pot of a plant that will not thrive. 10. **On a Monday with a white or silver candle.** The Moon's day, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white). 11. **On the altar for the esbat.** A moonstone [obelisk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-3-4-2-1-2-rainbow-moonstone-obelisk?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) or a bowl of tumbled stones at the center of a full moon working, beside the [triple moon tarot holder](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder/). ### Moonstone Rings and Which Hand A moonstone ring puts intuition and new beginnings where you see it, and moonstone engagement rings have had a following since the Art Nouveau years, when Lalique and his contemporaries set the stone in gold with enamel and pearl. Moonstone cleaves and is softer than quartz, so a ring for daily wear needs a protective bezel rather than prongs, a stone that sits low, and a habit of taking it off for dishes, gardening, and the gym. For occasional wear it is fine and beautiful. The tradition puts moonstone on the left hand, the receiving side, for intuition and protection coming in, and on the little finger in the old lists for the moon; most practitioners simply wear it where it will not get hit. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Moonstone - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for the full lunar pair, intuition and shielding, and the two stones most often sold together. - **[Pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/)** for the June and Moon jewelry box; the shop's [quartz, rainbow moonstone, and pearl bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-rainbow-moonstone-pearl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) strings them together. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for dreams and the crown. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)**, the other moon stone by name, for cleansing it. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for love work; the shop's [love gemstone set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) pairs them. - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** for insight with structure, when intuition needs a spine. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** or **[black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** for grounding on the days the tide runs high. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for the sacral pair, cycle and drive. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Moonstone Moonstone asks for the moon and a little care about water: - **Moonlight.** The charge, obviously: on the sill through the full moon, every month if you can. The tradition says it is at its strongest then. - **Selenite.** Overnight on a selenite slab; the pairing of the two moon-named stones. - **Smoke or sound.** Both fine, and the everyday choice. - **Running water.** A quick rinse and dry is fine. Do not soak it: water works into the cleavage cracks and can dull or split it. - **Earth.** Buried overnight in dry soil. - **Sunlight.** Short exposure is fine and the stone does not fade, but the lore keeps it out of the sun as the moon's stone, and long heat can stress the cracks. - **Salt.** Skip it; dry salt scratches the polish and salt water gets into the cleavage. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more. ### Can Moonstone Go in Water? Briefly. A rinse under the tap and a dry with a cloth will not hurt polished moonstone, and a tumbled stone dropped into moon water for a night usually survives. Do not leave it soaking, do not bathe with it, and never take it from hot water to cold, because moonstone's cleavage planes and centipede cracks let water in and a temperature shock can split it. Rainbow moonstone, being labradorite, has the same cleavage and the same rule. ## How to Tell if Moonstone Is Real Real moonstone is cheap enough that the fakes are mostly glass sold under other names, and one test settles almost every case: 1. **Tilt it.** Real moonstone's sheen moves: a band of light floats across the stone and shifts as you turn it, and it is blue or white. Opalite's glow is fixed and even, the same from every angle, milky white with a blue haze. 2. **Backlight it.** Hold it in front of a lamp. Opalite turns orange or [amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) with light behind it; moonstone stays white, blue, or peach. 3. **Look inside.** Real moonstone usually has fine internal cracks, the centipede inclusions, and slight cloudiness; opalite and glass are flawless or have round bubbles. 4. **Feel the weight and the cold.** Moonstone is cool and of ordinary weight; glass warms fast and plastic is light. 5. **Check the flash color.** Electric blue and gold flashes on a white stone mean labradorite, sold as rainbow moonstone, which is a real stone under the wrong name rather than a fake. 6. **Scratch test as a last resort.** Moonstone at 6 to 6.5 will scratch glass faintly and be scratched by a steel file; opalite is glass and scratches more easily. Everything we sell is natural feldspar, and the listings say whether a piece is moonstone or rainbow moonstone. ## Moonstone Price Moonstone runs from pocket change to fine-gem prices depending on the glow. A pound of [rough moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-moonstone-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) is about nine dollars, a pound of [tumbled moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-moonstone-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) thirty-five, a [rainbow moonstone obelisk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-3-4-2-1-2-rainbow-moonstone-obelisk?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) nine, a pendulum seven or eight, a bracelet eight to ten, a palm stone twenty-one, a rune set thirty-two, and the sterling pendants thirty-two to forty-two. Cut stones are another world: a fine transparent Sri Lankan or Burmese moonstone with a deep blue float sells by the carat like a precious gem, and a white cabochon with a good sheen costs a few dollars. Peach and gray moonstone sit near the white in price, and the black and rainbow feldspars a little below. For spiritual work, a pound of tumbled stones is years of supply. ## Moonstone Care Moonstone needs gentle handling, more than most stones on this site. At 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale it scratches against quartz, which is in nearly every crystal box, so store it apart in a pouch. With its perfect cleavage, a drop on a hard floor can split a bead or a cabochon cleanly in two; keep bracelets off for sport and housework and wear rings for occasions. Clean it with a soft cloth and, if it needs it, a quick rinse and dry; no ultrasonic cleaners, no steam, no long soaks, no salt. Keep it out of long direct sun and away from heat, which stress the internal cracks. Treated with that care, a moonstone keeps its glow for a lifetime, and the sheen does not fade. ## Where to Find Moonstone Everything we carry is in our [moonstone collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), with each listing marked moonstone or rainbow moonstone. The stones: [rough moonstone by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-moonstone-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), [tumbled moonstone by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-moonstone-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), [tumbled rainbow moonstone by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-moonstone-rainbow-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [rainbow moonstone palm stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rainbow-moonstone-palm-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), [obelisk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-3-4-2-1-2-rainbow-moonstone-obelisk?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), and [massage wand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4-rainbow-moonstone-massager?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), and [moonstone chips in a bottle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-chips-in-bottle-with-unicorn-necklace?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) on a cord. Divination: the [moonstone rune set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-rune-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [balanced rainbow moonstone pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rainbow-moonstone-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [six-sided rainbow moonstone pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-rainbow-moonstone-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), and the [peach moonstone chakra pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-peach-chakra-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone). Jewelry: the [8mm moonstone bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-multi-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [rainbow moonstone bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rainbow-moonstone-gemstone-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [quartz, rainbow moonstone, and pearl bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-rainbow-moonstone-pearl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [goddess earrings](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/moonstone-goddess-earrings?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the sterling [pentagram moonstone pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pentagram-moonstone-sterling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) and [triple goddess moonstone pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triple-goddess-moonstone-sterling?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), and [wire-wrapped rainbow moonstone points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-rainbow-moonstone-wire-wrapped-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) by the five. The kits and blends: [full moon water with moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-full-moon-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [fertility gemstone kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fertility-crystal-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), the [love gemstone set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/love-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), and the [sexuality gemstone set](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sexuality-gemstone-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone). For the rest of the moon shelf, see [labradorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/labradorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), [selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone), and our [chakra stones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/chakra-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moonstone) collection. ## Moonstone FAQ ### What is moonstone? Moonstone is a feldspar, orthoclase grown with thin alternating layers of albite, and those layers scatter light into the soft blue or white sheen that floats across the stone, an effect called adularescence. It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, cleaves cleanly when struck, and comes mainly from Sri Lanka and India. ### What is the spiritual meaning of moonstone? In crystal practice, intuition, new beginnings, and the calm of the moon. It is a third eye and crown stone, listed by Scott Cunningham under the Moon and Water for love, divination, psychic awareness, sleep, protection, and gardening, and called a stone of new beginnings by Judy Hall. ### What are the benefits of wearing moonstone? In crystal practice, steadier intuition, gentler dreams, calm when a mood runs ahead of you, a sense of protection when traveling by night, and a marker for whatever you are beginning. The stone is a focus for that practice, not a medicine, and the tradition makes no health claims for it. ### What is moonstone good for? Intuition and divination, new beginnings, dreams and sleep, the body's cycles, calm, travel by night and water, love and household harmony, and moon work of every kind, from full moon water to the esbat altar. ### Who should not wear moonstone? Nobody is barred from it. The lore says it amplifies feeling, so someone already flooded or ungrounded may want a grounding stone beside it or a break from it. The practical caution is that it cleaves: keep it out of daily-wear rings and off the wrist for work that knocks the hands. ### What chakra is moonstone? The third eye and crown, for intuition and inner sight, with the sacral as a second home for peach moonstone and cycle work. Lay it on the brow in meditation before a reading. ### What zodiac is moonstone for, and is it a birthstone? Cancer first, the Moon's own sign, then Libra and Scorpio; any sign can wear it. It is one of the three June birthstones, with pearl and alexandrite. ### Is rainbow moonstone real moonstone? No. Rainbow moonstone is labradorite, a white plagioclase feldspar with an electric blue flash, mostly from India and Madagascar. It is a real natural stone under a trade name, used with moonstone's lore and labradorite's, and our shop labels it as rainbow moonstone. ### What is the difference between moonstone and opal? Moonstone is a feldspar crystal with a single soft sheen that floats across it; opal is hydrated silica, not a crystal, with a play of many spectral colors. Moonstone cleaves and opal cracks when it dries, so both need gentle care. ### What does peach moonstone mean? Peach moonstone is true moonstone tinted by iron, mostly from India, and in practice it is the gentle one: calm, self-worth, and the heart beside the intuition, with a second home at the sacral chakra. ### What does black moonstone mean? Black moonstone is a trade name for dark feldspar from Madagascar, usually labradorite, with a silver or peach flash. In modern practice it is the new-moon stone, for the dark half of the cycle, protection, and beginnings that are not ready to be seen yet. ### Can moonstone go in water? Briefly: a rinse and a dry, or a night in moon water. Do not soak it, bathe with it, or shock it with hot then cold, because water works into its cleavage cracks and can split it. ### How can you tell if moonstone is real? Tilt it: real moonstone's blue or white sheen moves across the stone. Backlight it: opalite, the common glass fake, turns orange, and moonstone does not. Look inside: real moonstone has fine centipede cracks and some cloudiness, while glass is flawless or has bubbles. ### How much is moonstone worth? Rough by the pound about nine dollars, tumbled by the pound thirty-five, pendulums and bracelets under ten, palm stones and rune sets twenty to thirty-two, sterling pendants thirty-two to forty-two. Fine transparent blue-sheen moonstone from Sri Lanka or Myanmar sells by the carat as a precious gem. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals, magickal properties --- ### [Money Mulligan | A Money Drawing Oil Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/money-mulligan-a-money-drawing-oil-recipe/) **Published:** January 30, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** No wealth spell is complete without a green candle burning gently in the background calling prosperity to your home. Candle spells act like beacons, alerting the Universe to your need and beckoning the Universe to send the manifestation to you. When you light a candle for candle magic, you’re flipping a light switch on. This allows the positive flow of wealth to come into your life! An anointed candle plays well with law of attraction solutions. ## Do I need to anoint my money spell candles with oil? While it’s not necessary, cleansing, consecrating, and anointing your spell candles with oil is definitely recommended. Lighting a candle for candle magick opens up a current of pure energy. This energy is shifted by each symbol, herb, or color it comes in contact with. By using a [green candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=money-mulligan-a-money-drawing-oil-recipe) that is covered in money-drawing herbs and oils, you are transforming pure energy into money energy! So, anoint your candles to make your spells more powerful! Get your candles ready to cast money spells with this Money Mulligan Money Drawing Anointing Oil Recipe! ## Money Mulligan Candle Dressing Money Oil Recipe for Money Spells ### Money Candle Anointing Oil Ingredients - 3 drops Basil Essential Oil - 3 drops Clove Essential Oil - 1 tsp. Olive Oil - 1 dram Glass Bottle with Dropper ### Money Oil Directions 1. Add basil essential oil, clove essential oil, and 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the glass bottle. Cap and shake. Visualize money coming your way. 2. Use the oil to anoint your green candles. Starting from the top down, anoint your prosperity candle with the money oil down the candle and towards you. 3. The candle is now ready to use in money and prosperity spells during the Full Moon or Waxing Moon. 4. Light and watch your cash roll in. Of course, you will need to balance metaphysical work with physical work toward achieving your prosperity goals. Use this candle for money magic. **A note on strength.** This is a candle-dressing oil, not a body oil. Six drops of essential oil in a teaspoon of olive oil is about a six percent blend, and [clove oil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cloves-benefits-magical-uses/) is a known skin irritant at that strength. Dress the candle with a cotton swab or a gloved finger, wash your hands afterward, and keep the bottle away from eyes, children, and pets. If you want a money oil you can wear, our [essential oil dilution guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) gives skin-safe strengths, and one drop of clove in a teaspoon of carrier is plenty. *Copyright 2019 Eira + Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How to Cleanse Tarot Cards and Oracle Decks](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/cleanse-tarot-cards/) **Published:** January 2, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Tarot cards are the middle point of the past, present, and future energies and us. These beautiful fortune-telling tools transmute vibrations into tangible symbols that we are able to interpret. Because [tarot decks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-tarot-cards) like oysters that filter and transform small pieces into a beautiful [pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/), we need to clean our decks quite often to remove excess energies. So, if you’ve just received your first tarot deck, you’ve been reading from your [oracle cards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/oracle-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-tarot-cards) for more than a month, or if you regularly divine for your friends, family, or strangers, you should consider clearing your cards. ## Why should I cleanse my tarot deck or oracle cards? Like all items and beings on this plane, we have our own energy signature. Energy signatures always leave a bit of itself behind after touching or interacting with another being. So, every time someone comes in contact with your psychic tools, they leave a bit of themselves on the tool. The more energy signatures that come in contact with your psychic tool, the more excess, random energy is stored. This is a problem because tarot cards and oracle decks take energy and transmute it into symbols and answers. So, in theory, you want one energy to come in contact with your deck so that you get the answers for one situation. If too many people have handled your deck, the cards will display answers for every vibration that it needs to process. ## When should I cleanse my tarot cards or oracle deck? In order to get the most accurate manifestation of answers and symbols, you should cleanse your deck quickly between readings and more thoroughly between large sets of readings or after a large crisis reading. In order to get the most accurate manifestation of answers and symbols, you should cleanse your deck: - Thoroughly when you get them, before your first reading. - Quickly with sage or palo santo after each reading. - Thoroughly once a month, if you only read for yourself. - Thoroughly once a week and monthly under the full moon, if you regularly perform tarot readings for others. ## How do I quickly cleanse my tarot cards? After each reading, you should pass the cards through smoke several times. Use the following cleansing ritual: 1. Fan out your cards on a table. 2. Pass a [smudge stick](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/smudge-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cleanse-tarot-cards) or palo santo over them. 3. Stack the cards. 4. Pass a smudge stick or palo santo above and below them. 5. Lay the deck neatly on the table and place a carnelian crystal on top for at least 1 minute or store them in a dark pouch or cloth with a carnelian crystal. ## How do I completely cleanse my tarot cards? If you have just received a new tarot deck, do this thorough cleanse of your cards now. If you give psychic readings for others or others touch your tarot cards, thoroughly cleanse them once a week. If you only read the tarot for yourself, cleanse them once a month. Use the following ritual: 1. **Stack:** Go through your entire tarot deck and separate all 78 cards into piles by Major Arcana, swords, cups, wands, and pentacles. 1. If you’re cleansing an oracle deck, place them in the order that the cards are numbered in. 2. If the cards do not have numbers, place them in the same order as they are shown in their accompanying book. 2. **Reorganize:** Take each stack and place the cards in order by their numbers, starting with 0 for the Major Arcana and Ace for the minor arcana cards. 3. **Sage:** Pass each stack through sage or palo santo smoke. 4. **Stack:** Stack the cards together in order of Major Arcana, Swords, Cups, Wands, and then Pentacles. 5. **Moon Bath:** If you are doing a monthly cleanse, place the cards under the full moon. 6. **Store:** Store your cleansed deck in a dark pouch or cloth with a carnelian crystal. 7. **Shuffle:** Thoroughly shuffle your cleansed tarot cards to remove any lasting traces of bad vibes. This cleanses the deck and removes all vibrations and energy signatures that are not beneficial to your current set of readings. *Copyright 2019 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* A cleansed deck deserves a record of what it says. Our guide to [keeping a tarot journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) covers what to write after each reading, with a free printable page. Once the deck is clear, our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/) has every card with its keywords, upright and reversed. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Amber Stone Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) **Published:** September 28, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep amber for warmth, luck, and protection: it is the sun's stone, the tears of the sun god's daughters in the Greek story, and the one crystal on the shelf that was once alive. Amber is fossilized tree resin, tens of millions of years old, warm to the touch and light enough to float in salt water, and it has been worn as a charm since the Stone Age. Here is what amber is, its colors from lemon to cherry to blue, its meaning from the Amber Road to the crystal books, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, how to use it, how to tell it from copal and plastic, the plain truth about teething necklaces, and how to care for the softest gem there is. **Content:** Practitioners keep amber for warmth, luck, and protection. It is the sun's stone in every tradition that had it, the fossil resin that is warm in the hand when every other stone is cold, the charm worn against harm since the Stone Age, and the one thing on the crystal shelf that was once part of a living tree. It is also not a crystal at all, which is the first thing to know about it, and it is the softest gem you own, which is the second. ## What Is Amber? [Amber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber) is fossilized tree [resin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resin): the sticky sap that ancient conifers oozed to seal a wound, hardened over millions of years of burial until the volatile oils were gone and what remained was a stable, glassy, organic solid. It is not a mineral, it has no crystal structure, and it is nearly all carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, which is why it is warm to the touch, light in the hand, and burns. Most of the amber in the world is [Baltic amber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_amber), from forests that stood in northern Europe about 40 million years ago, in the Eocene, and it is the yellow, honey, and cognac amber of every necklace and rosary; it is also called succinite, for the [succinic acid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succinic_acid) it releases when heated, the source of most of the old medical lore. Amber is 2 to 2.5 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), softer than a fingernail is hard, and it scratches, chips, and scorches. Its specific gravity is about 1.1, barely heavier than water, so it sinks in fresh water and floats in a strong brine, the oldest test for the real thing. Rubbed on wool it takes a charge of static electricity and picks up bits of paper, which the Greeks noticed 2,500 years ago: their word for amber was ēlektron, and it gave us [electricity](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity) and the electron. Amber is translucent to cloudy, often full of tiny bubbles, sometimes full of the insects, leaves, and feathers that fell into the resin and were sealed there, the inclusions that made amber the fossil record's best time capsule. Heated it softens, smells of pine, and above 200 degrees Celsius it breaks down into oil of amber, and the "amber" in perfume is a different thing entirely, which the Scent section below explains. ### Where Amber Is Found Amber is found wherever ancient resin-bearing forests were buried, but one place dwarfs the rest: the Sambia Peninsula of [Kaliningrad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaliningrad_Oblast), the Russian exclave on the Baltic between [Poland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland) and [Lithuania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuania), where the amber lies in a blue-gray sand called blue earth and is dug in open pits by the hundreds of tons a year; about nine tenths of the world's minable amber is there, and storms still throw nuggets onto the beaches of Poland and Lithuania to be gathered by hand. The other famous ambers are younger or older and rarer: [Dominican amber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominican_amber), clearer than Baltic and the source of the fluorescent [blue amber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_amber) that turns sky blue in sunlight; [Burmese amber](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_amber) from Kachin State in Myanmar, 100 million years old, full of Cretaceous insects, and shadowed by the conflict that its mining funds; Mexican amber from Chiapas; and Sumatran amber from Indonesia, the banded, blue-flashing amber sold as zebra amber. Sicily's rare red simetite, Romania's rumanite, and small finds from New Jersey and Alaska round out the list. ### Amber Colors and Kinds: Honey, Cognac, Cherry, Butterscotch, Green, and Blue What color is amber? The color named for it, a warm golden orange, and a good deal more: | Kind | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Honey or lemon amber | Clear Baltic amber, the classic | Pale gold to honey, glassy | The sun's stone plain: warmth, luck, and light | | Cognac amber | Darker clear Baltic amber | Deep orange to brandy brown | The same lore with more weight; the color of most pendants | | Butterscotch or bony amber | Baltic amber clouded by millions of tiny bubbles | Opaque cream to butter yellow | The grounding amber, and the one richest in succinic acid | | Cherry amber | Red amber, rare naturally, common as heat-treated Baltic | Deep red-orange | Passion and vitality; check that it is not heat-darkened or plastic | | Green amber | Rare natural green, or Baltic amber heated on a dark backing | Olive to bright green | Growth and the heart; nearly all shop green amber is treated | | Blue amber | Dominican amber that fluoresces blue in sunlight | Honey in the hand, blue in the sun | The rarest amber; about 100 kilos a year exist | | Zebra amber | Banded Sumatran amber with cloudy and clear stripes | Striped honey and cream, blue flash under UV | The shop's tumbled amber; earth and sun in one stone | | Amber with inclusions | Amber holding an insect, leaf, or feather | A window into a 40-million-year-old moment | Memory, ancestors, and time itself | | Raw amber | Unpolished nuggets with a dull weathered crust | Matte brown outside, glowing inside | The beach find; polished by the sea or by you | | [Copal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copal) | Young resin, hundreds to a few thousand years old, not fossilized | Paler, softer, stickier, often sold as amber | The incense resin; an honest stone under its own name | | "Amber" in perfume | A scent built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla; no fossil resin | A warm resinous fragrance | The amber of oils and incense, and a different thing | Cherry and green amber deserve a second look before buying: natural red and green amber exist but are rare, and most of what is sold under those names is Baltic amber heated to darken it or set on a black backing to green it, which is legal and pretty but should be labeled. ### Baltic Amber Baltic amber is the amber of the necklaces, the rosaries, the old Polish and Lithuanian workshops, and the trade: succinite, from the drowned Eocene forests of the Baltic basin, 34 to 48 million years old by the various estimates, and the source of more than nine tenths of the amber ever sold. Its colors run from nearly white through lemon and honey to cognac and near-black, its cloudy forms are the most common, and it carries 3 to 8 percent succinic acid, which is why old European medicine prized it and why modern sellers still do. It is worked in Kaliningrad, Gdańsk, and Vilnius, and the [Palanga Amber Museum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palanga_Amber_Museum) in Lithuania holds tens of thousands of pieces, insects included. When a listing says "Baltic amber" it is making a claim about origin that can be checked: Baltic amber fluoresces a soft blue-white under ultraviolet light and floats in brine, and it smells of pine when a hot needle touches it, which copal and plastic do not. ## Amber Stone Meaning In crystal practice, amber is the stone of warmth: the sun's heat kept in a resin, held against the cold, the winter, and the low mood, and worn for the vitality that comes back with the light. Its second use is luck, the oldest use there is for it, since amber was a charm before it was anything else, and its third is protection, worn by children and travelers across Europe for thousands of years against harm and the evil eye. It is also the stone of memory and of time, because it is the one stone that holds a moment inside it, and practitioners use it for ancestor work and for letting the old thing go. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists amber as projective, ruled by the Sun, of the element Fire, with the powers of luck, healing, strength, protection, beauty, and love, and he calls it perhaps the oldest substance used for adornment and magic, worn by witches in necklaces for protection and worn to increase beauty and attract love. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* opens by noting that amber "is not a crystal at all" but tree resin, and calls it "a powerful cleanser," a stone with "a strong connection to the earth" that is "grounding," that "absorbs negative energies," "brings stability," "promotes creativity," and "helps balance emotions," and she keeps it at the sacral and solar plexus. Both books lean on its old medical reputation, which this page leaves aside; the lore that survives without it is warmth, luck, protection, and grounding, which is plenty. The history is the longest of any stone on this site. Amber beads and pendants have been worn since the Stone Age, 13,000 years ago, and they lie in Mycenaean tombs, in Egyptian graves, and across every Bronze Age culture of Europe. The Greeks explained it with the story of [Phaethon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaethon), the son of the sun god who drove his father's chariot and fell: his grieving sisters, the [Heliades](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliades), became poplar trees, and their tears became amber, which is why the sun's stone is also the stone of grief that has turned to gold. [Thales of Miletus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thales_of_Miletus) rubbed it and watched it pull chaff, and the Greek name for it became the name of electricity. The [Amber Road](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_road) carried it from the Baltic to the Mediterranean before Rome existed, and [Pliny the Elder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder) complained that a small amber figurine cost more than a healthy slave, while Nero sent an expedition to the Baltic to bring back enough of it to decorate an arena. In the Norse story, [Freyja](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freyja) wept tears of amber and gold for her wandering husband, and in the Baltic countries amber is the tears of Jūratė, the sea goddess, mourning her drowned mortal lover, with her shattered amber palace washing ashore in every storm. The Teutonic Knights held a monopoly on it in the Middle Ages, Prussia's kings paneled the [Amber Room](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber_Room) with six tons of it, lost in 1945 and rebuilt in 2003, and every European grandmother has a string of it in a drawer. The crystal books added the modern lore of cleansing and grounding, and the fossil books added the insects, and the sun's stone carries all of it. ### What Amber Symbolizes Amber symbolizes sunlight that stayed: warmth held through the dark, grief turned to gold, and the moment kept whole inside the stone. Its lightness and warmth are read as life rather than mineral stillness, its inclusions as memory and the ancestors, and its softness as the reminder that what is alive can be marked, and that the marks are the record. ### What Amber Is Good For - **Warmth in the cold season.** The sun's stone for winter, the low light, and the mood that goes with them, worn or kept in the pocket from Samhain to spring; it is the stone of the sun's return at [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/). - **Luck.** Cunningham's first power for it, and the oldest charm there is; it pairs with our [quick good luck chant](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/quick-good-luck-chant/). - **Protection.** The child's and the traveler's amulet across Europe for thousands of years, and the warm option in our [crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) guide. - **Grounding and stability.** Hall's earth connection: a stone that grounds by warming, for the days black stones feel too heavy. - **Vitality and confidence.** The solar plexus stone, for the will and the energy to get up and go, per our [sun meditation for the chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chakra-sun-meditation/). - **Creativity.** Hall's stone for the sacral chakra and the making of things, kept in the studio and beside the desk in our guide to [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/). - **Memory and ancestors.** The stone that holds a moment: on the ancestor altar, beside the photographs, and in the [Berkano rune's](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) work of birth, growth, and the family line. - **Letting go.** The Heliades' stone, for grief that has stopped being sharp and can be carried as something warm. - **Love and beauty.** Cunningham's other powers, worn as the necklace it has always been. ## Amber Properties and Correspondences | Property | Amber | |---|---| | Material | Fossilized tree resin, mostly Baltic succinite; organic, not a mineral; no crystal structure | | Hardness | 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale; scratches, chips, and scorches; floats in brine; warm to the touch | | Color | Lemon, honey, cognac, butterscotch, cherry, green, and blue; clear to cloudy; often with bubbles and inclusions | | Element | Fire in Cunningham; Earth in Hall; both in practice | | Planet | The Sun | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Solar plexus and sacral | | Zodiac | Leo first; Taurus and Aquarius in the modern lists | | Birthstone | None on the modern list; a traditional stone for Taurus | | Deities | Helios and Apollo, Freyja, Jūratė, and the sun gods generally | | Day | Sunday | | Keywords | Warmth, luck, protection, vitality, grounding, memory, the sun | ### Amber Chakra Amber is a solar plexus and sacral stone. The solar plexus, [Manipura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipura), governs will, confidence, and personal power in yogic tradition, and its color is gold, so a warm amber on the stomach is the classic placement for vitality and for the courage to start. The sacral, [Svadhishthana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svadhishthana), governs creativity and pleasure, and its color is orange, which is cognac amber exactly; Hall keeps amber at both. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places amber at the solar plexus. ### Amber Zodiac, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Who should wear amber? Anyone who feels the cold, in the weather or in the mood; anyone who needs luck or a little courage; anyone who works with their hands and wants the sacral's warmth; anyone doing ancestor work; and anyone who wants the oldest charm there is around their neck. [Leo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_%28astrology%29), the Sun's sign, is amber's sign above all, and the modern lists give it to [Taurus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_%28astrology%29) for the earth and to Aquarius for the electricity; any sign can wear it. Why is amber so special? Because it is the one stone that was alive, that holds a moment inside it, that is warm in the hand, and that people have worn longer than any other. Who should not wear amber? Nobody is barred from it, and it is one of the gentlest stones in the lore. The cautions are physical. Amber is soft and flammable, so it is not for a pocket with keys, not for the bath, not for sitting in the sun on a dashboard, and never near a candle flame. It should not be used for elixirs or crystal water: it is not poisonous, but it is a resin, it sheds tiny particles, and the tradition of drinking water that has held it is one to leave in the old pharmacy books. And amber jewelry is not for babies and small children, for reasons the next section gives plainly. ### Amber Teething Necklaces An amber teething necklace is a string of small Baltic amber beads sold to be worn by a teething baby, on the claim that the warmth of the skin releases succinic acid from the beads and soothes the gums. The claim has no evidence behind it: the amount of succinic acid that could leave a bead at skin temperature is vanishingly small, and no study has found the necklaces do anything for teething pain. The danger, by contrast, is documented. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have both warned against amber teething necklaces and bracelets because they are a strangulation hazard on a sleeping or unsupervised child and a choking hazard when the string breaks and the beads come loose, and children have died. Our position is the same as theirs: do not put amber, or any bead necklace, on a baby. Amber is a beautiful stone for the adults in the family, and a fine gift to be kept for a child until they are old enough to wear it safely. ## How to Use Amber The best amber uses put it on the body, where it warms: 1. **Worn as a pendant.** The oldest use and still the best: the [natural tumbled amber pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amber-tumbled-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) on a cord under the shirt, against the skin, for warmth and protection through the day. 2. **In the pocket, on its own.** A tumbled piece from the [zebra amber by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amber-zebra-tumbled?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), in a pocket with nothing else in it, for luck at the interview and the sale. 3. **On the solar plexus.** A warm piece on the stomach for ten minutes before a day that needs energy, or held in both hands until it is warmer than they are. 4. **On the ancestor altar.** A rough nugget from the [zebra amber rough by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amber-zebra-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) beside the photographs, for the stone that holds a moment. 5. **On the Yule altar.** Amber and a gold candle at the winter solstice for the sun's return, with a candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#gold), and again at Litha with the [sun-charged foods of midsummer](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sun-charged-kicthen-summer-solstice-foods-around-world/). 6. **On a Sunday.** The Sun's day, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), for workings about luck, confidence, and vitality. 7. **In a protection charm.** Amber has been the child's amulet for millennia; for an adult, a piece sewn into a pocket or hung by the door, and the [Yellow Label amber oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2dr-amber-oil-azuregreen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) on the doorframe. 8. **For grief that has aged.** The Heliades' use: a piece held while you speak the name, then kept somewhere warm. 9. **Rubbed for the spark.** Rub amber on wool and let it lift a scrap of tissue, the oldest science experiment there is; practitioners use it to open a working about energy and beginnings. 10. **In the sun, briefly.** Set on a sill for an hour to charge, then brought in; long sun dulls and cracks it. 11. **As a worry stone.** Amber warms in the hand faster than any stone and is the best of them for turning over during a hard call. ### Amber Jewelry and How to Wear It Amber jewelry is the whole point of amber: it was a necklace before it was anything else, and a pendant or a strand against the skin is where it does its work. It needs care. Amber is softer than a fingernail is hard, so it scratches against every other bead, clouds with perfume and hairspray, and scorches near a flame; take it off before the shower, the pool, the gym, and the hair dryer, put it on after perfume, and store it in its own soft pouch away from harder stones. A bezel setting suits it better than prongs, and a strand should be knotted between beads so a break drops one bead rather than fifty. The tradition puts amber at the throat and the heart, on a cord long enough to rest on the chest, and on the left wrist for warmth coming in. ### Amber Scent: Oils, Incense, and the Other Amber Amber the scent and amber the stone share a name and almost nothing else. The warm, resinous, slightly powdery fragrance sold as amber, in oils, incense, and perfume, is a perfumer's blend of labdanum, benzoin, vanilla, and other resins, built to smell the way the stone looks; it contains no fossil amber, because fossil amber has no scent until it burns, and then it smells of pine. The scent is worth having on its own terms, and it belongs to the same lore of warmth and protection: the shop's [Yellow Label amber oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1oz-amber-oil-azuregreen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) and [Espiritu amber oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1oz-amber-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) are anointing oils for warmth and protection, and the [Amber Flame incense sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/16-pk-amber-flame-escential-essences-incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), [Amber Flame cones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/16-pk-amber-flame-escential-essences-incense-cones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), [Talisman Golden Amber sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/16-pk-talisman-escential-essences-incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), and [Pure Vibrations amber sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amber-incense-sticks-pure-vibrations?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) carry the scent for a working. Ambergris, the other confusable, is whale-derived and unrelated; our [ambergris oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1oz-ambergris-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) is a fragrance blend too. Real amber resin can be burned as incense on charcoal, as it was in ancient China, and it gives a sharp pine smoke, but a piece good enough to burn is better kept. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Amber - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** for the two golden solar stones together, warmth with focus. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for the sacral pair, orange on orange. - **[Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/)** for the winter pair, the ember beside the sun. - **[Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/)** for luck with money. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** or **[black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** to ground the sun stone, and jet, its ancient companion, the black fossil beside the gold one. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for the sun-and-moon pair on the altar. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify it in a grid, since amber does not amplify on its own. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** as the plate it rests on overnight. - **[Pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/)** for the sun-and-moon pair, the two organic gems together. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Amber Amber is organic and soft, so its cleansing list is the gentle one: - **Sunlight, briefly.** The natural charge for the sun's stone: an hour on a sill, then in. Long sun dries and crazes it. - **Moonlight.** Fine, and safe for the whole night. - **Smoke.** Sage, [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/), or incense passed around it, never through a flame; amber scorches. - **Sound.** A bell, a bowl, or a chime. - **Selenite.** Overnight on a selenite plate. - **Warm hands.** Held until it is warm, and told what it is for; for amber this is the traditional reset. - **Water, only a rinse.** Lukewarm water and a soft cloth is fine for polished amber; no soaking, no hot water, no soap that leaves a film. - **Never salt.** Salt scratches it, and salt water dulls it. - **Never fire.** Not even a quick pass. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more; use the soft ones. ### Can Amber Go in Water? A rinse, yes; a soak, no. Polished amber takes lukewarm water and a soft cloth without harm, and a quick rinse is the right way to clean a pendant. Do not leave it soaking, do not use hot water, which softens and clouds it, and do not make an elixir or moon water with it. Amber floats in brine, which is a test, not a bath. ## How to Tell if Amber Is Real Amber is faked more than any other stone on this site, because it is light, soft, and easy to imitate in plastic, glass, and young resin, and because "Baltic amber" commands a premium. Five tests, from gentle to decisive: 1. **Feel it.** Real amber is warm to the touch and very light; glass is cold and heavy, and most plastics are cold. Rub it hard on wool: real amber picks up a scrap of tissue and smells faintly of pine; plastic often smells of chemicals and picks up nothing. 2. **Float it.** Dissolve as much table salt as a glass of water will take, then drop the stone in. Real amber floats; glass and most plastics sink. Copal floats too, so pass to the next test. 3. **Look inside.** Real amber has irregular bubbles, flow lines, and sometimes debris or insects; glass has round bubbles or none; plastic is either flawless or has too-perfect "insects" set in the middle. Pressed amber, real chips melted together, shows a mosaic of swirls. 4. **Use a UV light.** Baltic amber glows a soft blue-white under ultraviolet light, Dominican amber glows bright blue or green, and copal glows white; most plastics do not glow, or glow dully. 5. **The hot needle, on the back.** Touch a heated pin to an unseen spot. Real amber resists, then smokes and smells of pine. Copal softens at once and goes sticky. Plastic melts and smells of burning plastic. Do this last, and only on a piece you already suspect. Copal is the honest confusable: real tree resin, just young, sold as amber by people who know better and by people who do not. It is paler, softer, stickier, and dulls with alcohol, and it is a fine incense resin under its own name. Everything we sell as amber is fossil amber, and the listings say Baltic or Sumatran. ## Amber Price Is real amber expensive? By the piece, no; by the pound, yes, and by the specimen, sometimes very. A [natural tumbled amber pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amber-tumbled-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) is about eleven dollars, and a pound of [rough zebra amber](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amber-zebra-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) is twenty-eight, while a pound of [tumbled zebra amber](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amber-zebra-tumbled?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) is a hundred, because amber is so light that a pound is a great many stones. Baltic amber beads and pendants run from ten to a few hundred dollars by size, clarity, and color, with clear cognac and cherry above cloudy butterscotch. What costs real money is the collector's amber: a clear piece with a well-preserved insect, Dominican blue amber, of which about a hundred kilos a year are found, and large antique Baltic pieces, all priced by the gram like a gem. For spiritual work, one pendant and a few tumbles are a lifetime's supply, and a single warm piece in the pocket does everything the lore asks. ## Amber Care Amber needs the care of something organic. Keep it away from heat and flame: no candles, no dashboards, no hair dryers, no hot water, and no long afternoons in the sun, which dry it until it crazes and darkens. Keep it away from chemicals: perfume, hairspray, alcohol, nail polish remover, and household cleaners cloud the surface, so jewelry goes on after the perfume and comes off before the cleaning. Keep it away from harder stones, which is every stone, in its own soft pouch. Clean it with lukewarm water and a soft cloth, and bring back a dulled polish with a drop of olive oil rubbed in and wiped off. Knot strands between beads and restring them every few years. Treated gently, amber that has already lasted 40 million years will outlast you. ## Where to Find Amber Everything we carry is in our [amber collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amber?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber): the [natural tumbled amber pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/amber-tumbled-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), [tumbled zebra amber by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amber-zebra-tumbled?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), and [rough zebra amber by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-amber-zebra-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber). For the scent, see the [Yellow Label amber oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2dr-amber-oil-azuregreen?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) and [Espiritu amber oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/dram-amber-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) in three sizes, and the [Amber Flame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/16-pk-amber-flame-escential-essences-incense-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) and [Talisman Golden Amber](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/16-pk-talisman-escential-essences-incense-cones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber) incense. For the rest of the sun shelf, see [tiger's eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), [carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber), and [citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=amber). ## Amber FAQ ### What is amber? Amber is fossilized tree resin, tens of millions of years old, not a mineral and not a crystal. It is 2 to 2.5 on the Mohs scale, warm to the touch, light enough to float in salt water, and often holds bubbles, leaves, or insects sealed in when the resin was soft. Most amber is Baltic amber from the Kaliningrad coast. ### What is the spiritual meaning of amber? In crystal practice, warmth, luck, and protection: the sun's stone, worn as a charm since the Stone Age. Scott Cunningham lists it under the Sun and Fire for luck, protection, strength, beauty, and love, and Judy Hall calls it a grounding cleanser that absorbs negative energy and steadies the emotions. ### What are the benefits of amber stone? In crystal practice, warmth through the cold season, luck, a sense of protection, grounding, vitality, creativity, and a stone for ancestor work and old grief. The stone is a focus for that practice, not a medicine, and the old medical claims for it are not supported. ### Who should wear amber? Anyone who feels the cold in the weather or the mood, anyone who wants luck or courage, anyone doing creative or ancestor work, and Leo above all, with Taurus and Aquarius in the modern lists. Not babies or small children, because of the choking and strangulation risk of bead necklaces. ### Why is amber so special? It was alive: it is the resin of trees that stood 40 million years ago, it is warm in the hand when every other stone is cold, it holds insects and leaves from that ancient forest, it takes a static charge and gave electricity its name, and people have worn it longer than any other gem. ### Is real amber expensive? Not by the piece: a tumbled pendant is about eleven dollars and rough amber about twenty-eight dollars a pound. Clear Baltic beads, large pieces, blue Dominican amber, and pieces with insects are priced like gems, by the gram. ### What chakra is amber? The solar plexus, for will, confidence, and vitality, and the sacral, for creativity and warmth. Lay a warm piece on the stomach before a day that needs energy. ### What zodiac is amber good for? Leo, the Sun's sign, first. Taurus for the earth and Aquarius for the electricity in the modern lists. Any sign can wear it. ### Are amber teething necklaces safe? No. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the FDA warn against them: they are a strangulation hazard on a sleeping child and a choking hazard when the string breaks, and there is no evidence they ease teething. Keep amber for the adults and give a child theirs when they are old enough. ### What is the difference between amber and copal? Age. Copal is the same kind of tree resin but only hundreds to a few thousand years old and not fully fossilized; it is paler, softer, and stickier, softens under a hot needle, and dulls with alcohol. It is sold as amber by the unscrupulous and as copal, an incense resin, by the honest. ### How can you tell if amber is real? It is warm and light, picks up tissue when rubbed on wool, floats in strong salt water, shows irregular bubbles and flow lines, glows blue-white under UV light, and smells of pine rather than plastic when a hot needle touches the back. Glass sinks and is cold; plastic smells of chemicals. ### Can amber go in water? A lukewarm rinse and a soft cloth are fine; a soak, hot water, and soap that leaves a film are not, and it is never used for elixirs. It floats in brine, which is a test rather than a bath. ### What is amber scent? A perfumer's blend of labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla built to smell the way the stone looks. It contains no fossil amber, which has no scent until it burns. Amber oils and incense carry the same lore of warmth and protection as the stone. ### How do you cleanse amber? An hour of sun, moonlight, smoke passed around it, sound, a night on selenite, or warm hands. Never fire, never salt, never a soak, and never a hot needle you are not testing with. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Selenite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) **Published:** September 28, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep selenite for cleansing, peace, and the crown chakra: it is the stone that clears other stones, the wand that sweeps an aura, and the white glow on the nightstand. Named for the moon and soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, it is really gypsum, and most of what is sold as selenite is its silky sibling, satin spar. Here is what selenite is, its forms from wands to desert roses, its meaning from the Greeks to the crystal books, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, how to use it, why it never goes in water, and how to care for the softest stone on your shelf. **Content:** Practitioners keep selenite for cleansing, peace, and the crown chakra. It is the stone that clears other stones, the wand that sweeps an aura in thirty seconds, the plate that charges a bracelet overnight, and the white glow on the nightstand, and it is soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, which is why it asks to be handled like the moonlight it is named for. It is also, to the surprise of most people who own one, almost never selenite: the silky white wands and towers in every crystal shop are satin spar, a fibrous form of the same mineral, and the difference matters for how you use and keep it. ## What Is Selenite? [Selenite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selenite_%28mineral%29) is a crystal form of [gypsum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsum), calcium sulfate with two molecules of water locked into it, the same mineral as plaster and drywall and the chalk in a blackboard. Strictly, selenite is the clear, glassy, tabular crystal form; loosely, the name covers the whole crystalline family: [satin spar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satin_spar), the silky fibrous form that makes wands and towers, [desert rose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_rose_%28crystal%29), the bladed rosettes with sand grown into them, and gypsum flowers, the curling cave growths. The name comes from the Greek for "moon stone," because the ancients believed the stone waxed and waned with the moon, and it contains no selenium; the element was named for the moon too, later, and the two just share a root. Selenite is 2 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), one step above talc, and your fingernail will scratch it. It has three cleavages and peels in thin flexible sheets like mica, a pearly to glassy luster, and a low specific gravity of about 2.3, so a big tower is surprisingly light. Satin spar is chatoyant: light runs along its parallel fibers as a moving band, the cat's-eye glow that a polished wand shows when you turn it. Gypsum dissolves slowly in water, which is why selenite dulls, goes chalky, and eventually falls apart if it is soaked, and why it must be kept dry. Some pieces fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Selenite also grows the largest crystals on earth: the [Cave of the Crystals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_of_the_Crystals) beneath the [Naica](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naica) mine in Chihuahua, Mexico, holds selenite beams up to 12 meters long and 12 tons, grown over hundreds of thousands of years in mineral water at 58 degrees Celsius. ### Where Selenite Is Found Gypsum is everywhere, and the crystal forms are mined where ancient seas and lakes dried out. Almost every white satin spar wand, tower, and plate in the trade comes from [Morocco](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morocco), from long fibrous seams in the gypsum beds near Ouarzazate and Erfoud, which also produce the orange and peach satin spar tinted by iron; Moroccan desert roses come from the same country. Clear tabular selenite comes from [Mexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico), Brazil, Australia, and the [Utah](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah) desert. The hourglass selenite of [Oklahoma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma), clear crystals with an hourglass of trapped red sand inside, grows in the salt flats of the [Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt_Plains_National_Wildlife_Refuge), where the public is allowed to dig it every spring and summer. Gypsum flowers grow in caves like [Lechuguilla](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lechuguilla_Cave) in New Mexico, and the giant crystals are Naica's alone. ### Selenite Forms and Colors: Wands, Towers, Desert Roses, Orange, and Peach What does selenite look like? White and glowing in the shop, clear as glass in the mineral case, and the forms are the whole story: | Form | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Selenite wand or stick | A satin spar rod, cut from a seam and polished | White, silky, with a moving band of light | The aura sweeper and the tool of every cleansing | | Selenite tower or iceberg | A satin spar column cut to stand, sometimes left rough at the top | White, glowing, ridged | The cleansing generator for a room or an altar | | Charging plate | A flat satin spar slab | White, rectangular or round | Where other crystals and jewelry go overnight to clear | | Bowl | Carved satin spar | White, translucent, glows with a tea light | The altar dish for tumbles, rings, and offerings | | Sphere or gazing ball | Polished satin spar | Cloudy white with a sheen that rolls across it | Peace on a stand; the moon on the shelf | | Lamp | A hollowed tower with a bulb | Warm white glow | The nightstand light that doubles as a cleansing stone | | Tumbled selenite | Satin spar tumbled soft | Chalky white ovals | The pocket stone, if you keep it dry | | Clear selenite | The true tabular crystal | Glassy, colorless, peels in sheets | The collector's form and the scrying window | | Orange or peach selenite | Satin spar tinted by iron, from Morocco | Warm apricot with the same sheen | The sacral version: creativity, warmth, and cleansing with heat | | Pink selenite | Very pale peach satin spar | Blush white | The same as peach, gentler | | Desert rose | Bladed gypsum rosettes grown with sand | Sandy brown, rose-shaped | Grounding and the desert's quiet; not a cleansing stone | | Hourglass selenite | Clear crystals with red sand inside | Glassy with an [amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) hourglass | Time, patience, and Oklahoma | | Gypsum flower | Curling fibrous cave growths | White, feathery | Never sold; seen in caves | | [Alabaster](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabaster) | Massive fine-grained gypsum | Opaque white, carvable | The stone of ancient vases and lamps; the same chemistry | "Selenite" on a shop label is almost always satin spar, and that is fine: the two are the same mineral and the same lore. What is not fine is "selenite" that is hard and heavy, which is usually calcite satin spar or glass, and the tests below sort it out. ## Selenite Spiritual Meaning In crystal practice, selenite is the stone of cleansing: the one that clears a room, an aura, or another crystal without needing to be cleared itself, or so the tradition holds. Its second use is peace, the stillness before meditation and the calm on a nightstand, and its third is the crown, the connection above thought, which is why Judy Hall gives it to angels and higher guidance. It is the white stone in a practice, the one you reach for when everything else feels muddy. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists selenite as receptive, ruled by the Moon, of the element Water, with the powers of reconciliation and energy, and he notes that it was exchanged between lovers to reconcile after a quarrel and worn to lend the body energy. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* gives selenite one of the fullest entries in the book: "a very fine vibration," "a calm stone that instils deep peace," "excellent for meditation," a stone that "opens the crown and higher crown chakras" and "accesses angelic consciousness," brings clarity of mind, and can be used, as pillars in the corners, to make "a protective grid around the house" and "a safe, quiet space." She adds the practical note that has become the whole care section of every selenite page: "selenite dissolves in water." The history is short and lunar. The Greeks named it the moon stone, selēnítēs líthos, because they believed it waxed and waned with the moon, and the name passed through Latin and Middle English to us. The Romans and the early church cut clear selenite into thin sheets and glazed windows with it, and the fifth-century basilica of [Santa Sabina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Sabina) in Rome still has selenite panes that let in a soft white light. Alabaster, the same mineral in its massive form, was carved into vases, lamps, and ointment jars from Egypt to Rome, and the alabaster jar of the Gospels was gypsum. The modern lore of cleansing, angels, and charging plates is recent, most of it from Hall and the crystal shops of the 1990s onward, and the ancient thread it hangs on is the moon: the stone that glows white, is named for [Selene](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selene), and was thought to breathe with her. ### What Selenite Symbolizes Selenite symbolizes moonlight made solid: light without heat, clarity without effort, the white that other colors are measured against. Its softness is read as gentleness and its transparency as honesty, and the way it dissolves in water is read as the reminder that purity is a practice, not a possession. ### What Selenite Is Good For - **Cleansing other crystals.** The first use in every modern book: a [selenite charging plate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/flat-selenite-polished-slices?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) or a [selenite bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-heart-bowl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) where tumbles, jewelry, and tarot decks rest overnight; it is the dry method in our guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/). - **Cleansing an aura.** The [selenite wand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-selenite-wand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) swept head to foot, front and back, a few inches off the body, after a crowd or a hard day. - **Cleansing a room.** A [tower](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-iceberg-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) in the corner, or Hall's four pillars, one in each corner of the house. - **Peace and sleep.** Hall's calm stone, on the nightstand or under the pillow; it is in our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list, and the [selenite lamp](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-gazing-ball?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) is the night light. - **Meditation and the crown.** Held or set at the top of the mat, for the stillness at the start. - **Angels and higher guidance.** Hall's angelic stone, kept where you do your asking, and the "Angels" on our crystal card. - **Reconciliation.** Cunningham's use: a stone exchanged after a quarrel, and the white candle's stone in our [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) guide. - **Moon work.** The stone of [full moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) (beside the jar, never in it) and the [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/). - **Reiki and energy work.** The wand and the plate in our guide to the [best crystals for Reiki](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/best-reiki-gemstones-crystals/). ## Selenite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Selenite | |---|---| | Mineral | Gypsum, calcium sulfate dihydrate; the shop selenite is satin spar, the fibrous form | | Hardness | 2 on the Mohs scale; a fingernail scratches it; peels in sheets; dissolves slowly in water | | Color | Colorless to white; orange and peach from iron; brown desert roses from sand | | Element | Water in Cunningham; Air in modern practice | | Planet | The Moon | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Crown first, then third eye; sacral for orange | | Zodiac | Taurus and Cancer | | Birthstone | None | | Deities | Selene, Artemis, Hecate, Isis; the angels in Hall | | Day | Monday | | Keywords | Cleansing, peace, clarity, the crown, angels, the moon, reconciliation | ### Selenite Chakra Selenite is a crown chakra stone. The crown, [Sahasrara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasrara), is the connection above thought in yogic tradition, and its color is white or violet-white, so a selenite wand laid above the head in meditation, or a small piece at the top of the mat, is the classic placement; Hall gives it to the crown and the "higher crown" both. Its clarity also takes it to the third eye, [Ajna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajna), for the clear mind before a reading, and orange selenite goes to the sacral for warmth and creativity. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places selenite at the crown. ### Selenite Zodiac, Who Should Use It, and Who Should Not What zodiac is selenite good for? Taurus, by the old lists, and Cancer, the Moon's sign, by the newer ones; any sign can use it. Who should use selenite? Anyone who owns other crystals, since it is the tool that keeps them clear; anyone who works with people all day and comes home carrying them; anyone who cannot settle before meditation or sleep; and anyone starting a practice, because a two-dollar wand does more jobs than any other stone. Is selenite a stone for witches? Yes, and for everyone else; what witches use selenite for is the cleansing of tools and space, the white candle's work, and the moon's altar. Who should not use selenite? Nobody is barred from it, and it is one of the gentlest stones there is. The cautions are all practical. It is soft and dissolves, so it is not for children who put things in their mouths, not for the bath, and not for a pocket with keys. It is not for elixirs or crystal water: gypsum is not poisonous, it is the coagulant in tofu and the calcium in some breads, but a selenite stirred into water turns to grit and a chalky slurry, and nobody should drink that. And it is not a grounding stone; someone who feels floaty, scattered, or ungrounded after cleansing work should finish with [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) or [black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/), since selenite lifts rather than roots. ## How to Use Selenite The best selenite uses are the cleansing ones, and most take under a minute: 1. **Sweep your aura.** Hold the [selenite wand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-selenite-wand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) a few inches from the body and sweep from the crown down to the feet, front, back, and sides, like combing; do it at the door when you get home, before bed, and before a reading. The [set of five sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-sticks-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) keeps one in every room. 2. **Charge your crystals and jewelry.** Lay them on a [selenite plate](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/flat-selenite-polished-slices?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) or in a [selenite bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/4-5-selenite-altar-bowl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) overnight; the [2-inch bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-bowl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) holds a ring and a pair of earrings, the [7-to-8-inch altar bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/7-8-selenite-altar-bowl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) holds a whole collection. 3. **Grid the house.** Hall's method: a [tower](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-iceberg-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) or a [generator](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-selenite-generator?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) in each corner of a room or the four corners of the home, for a quiet, protected space; the [mini sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-selenite-mini-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) work for a bedroom or a desk. 4. **Put it by the bed.** A [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) under the pillow or a [sphere](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-gazing-ball?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) on the nightstand for calm sleep, and an orange selenite [heart](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/orange-selenite-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) for the warmer version. 5. **Open a meditation.** A wand across the top of the mat or a [heart](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-heart-flower-life?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) in the hands for the first minute of stillness, and the [sun meditation for the chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chakra-sun-meditation/) ends at the crown where selenite sits. 6. **Cast a circle.** The [selenite crescent athame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-crescent-athame?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) or the [chakra athame](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-chakra-athame?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) as the blade that cuts nothing, per our guide to [what an athame is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/). 7. **Ask a question.** The [selenite chakra pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-chakra-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) for yes-or-no questions when the mind needs to be quiet first. 8. **Light it.** A tea light behind a selenite bowl or tower turns the whole piece into a lamp; keep the flame in a holder and the stone dry. 9. **Cleanse a tarot deck.** The deck on the plate overnight, or the wand swept over the spread before and after a reading. 10. **Work the moon.** A wand on the sill through the full moon, beside the jar of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), on a Monday with a white candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white), per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). 11. **Make peace.** Cunningham's use: two small selenites, one kept and one given, after an argument you both want to be over; our [spell for sadness](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spell-for-sadness/) uses it the same way. 12. **Wear it, carefully.** The [8mm selenite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) or the [wire-wrapped pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-wire-wrapped-necklace?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite), off before water; see the jewelry note below. ### Selenite Jewelry and How to Wear It A selenite bracelet or pendant keeps the cleansing stone on the body all day, and it is the one piece of crystal jewelry that has to come off for every sink. Selenite is softer than a fingernail, so beads scratch, chip, and cloud with wear, and a splash of water starts to dissolve the polish; a bracelet worn to wash the dishes will be chalky in a month. Wear it on dry days, take it off to wash your hands, never shower or swim in it, and store it in its own pouch away from harder stones. Pendants that hang under a shirt last longest, and the [selenite and quartz tassel bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-qtz-copper-tassel?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) mixes in harder beads that take the knocks. The tradition puts selenite on the left wrist, the receiving side, for calm coming in. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Selenite - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** or **[hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** for the classic pair: selenite clears, the black stone grounds; the shop's [selenite and tourmaline pendant](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-w-tourmaline-pendant?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) is the wearable version. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** for the two white stones together, amplifying a cleansed grid. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for the full moon altar, the two moon-named stones. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for the crown pair, meditation and sleep. - **[Labradorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/)** for shielding after cleansing. - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for reconciliation, Cunningham's use with the love stone. - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** or **[sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** for the clear mind before a reading. - **Every other stone you own**, on the plate overnight. - **[Fluorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/)** as the study stone that rests on the selenite plate overnight. - **[Pearl](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/)** for the white pair, the two soft moon stones. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Selenite How to cleanse selenite is the question the tradition answers with "you don't have to," since selenite is held to clear itself and everything near it, but a stone that has done heavy work still benefits from a reset, and the list is short because water is out: - **Moonlight.** The natural charge for the moon's stone: on a dry sill through the full moon, indoors if there is any chance of dew. - **Sunlight.** An hour is fine and it does not fade; long heat can dry and crack a tower. - **Smoke.** [Palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/), sage, or incense, passed through three times; the everyday method. - **Sound.** A bell, a bowl, or a chime. - **Other selenite.** A wand on a plate, the tradition's joke that is also true. - **Dry earth or rice.** A bowl of dry rice overnight; never damp soil. - **Intention.** Held in both hands and told what it is for, which for selenite is often enough. - **Never water.** No rinsing, no soaking, no moon water, no bath. - **Never salt.** Salt water dissolves it faster than water, and dry salt scratches it. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more; use the dry ones. ### Can Selenite Go in Water? No. Gypsum dissolves in water, slowly but surely: a rinse leaves the polish dull and chalky, a soak leaves the surface pitted and soft, and a night in a jar leaves a smaller, uglier stone and a cloudy jar. A drop wiped off at once does no harm. Wipe dust away with a dry cloth or a soft dry brush, and keep it out of the bathroom, the kitchen, and any room that steams. ## How to Tell if Selenite Is Real Real selenite is cheap, so it is rarely faked outright, but two things get sold under its name: calcite satin spar, a harder fibrous calcite that looks the same, and, occasionally, glass or resin. Three tests settle it: 1. **Scratch it with a fingernail.** Real selenite and satin spar scratch easily; your nail leaves a mark. Calcite satin spar is harder and resists; glass will not scratch at all. 2. **Feel the weight.** Selenite is light for its size. Calcite is noticeably heavier, and glass heavier still. 3. **Look at the light.** Satin spar shows a band of light that moves along the fibers as you turn it, with a silky rather than glassy shine. Glass is uniform; resin is warm to the touch and smells faintly of plastic when scratched. 4. **The vinegar test, if you must.** A drop of vinegar on calcite fizzes; on selenite it does nothing but leave a dull spot, so test on the base. 5. **Check the color.** Bright, even colors that are not white, peach, or orange are dyed or not selenite at all; blue and green "selenite" are dyed satin spar or something else. Everything we sell is natural Moroccan satin spar or selenite, and the listings say which. ## Selenite Price Selenite is one of the cheapest crystals there is, because gypsum is quarried by the millions of tons for plaster and the crystal seams are broad. A [wand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-selenite-wand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) is about three dollars, a [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-worry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) three, a set of [mini sticks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-selenite-mini-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) four, a [tower](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-iceberg-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) or [generator](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-selenite-generator?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) six or seven, a [sphere](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/selenite-gazing-ball?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) eleven, bowls seven to sixty-six dollars by size, a pound of [tumbled selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-selenite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) forty-two, and a set of large [polished slices](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/flat-selenite-polished-slices?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) for charging plates two hundred. Orange selenite costs about the same as white. What costs real money is clear selenite as a mineral specimen, big hourglass crystals, and large desert roses, and even those are tens of dollars rather than hundreds. For spiritual work, a wand and a bowl are the whole kit. ## Selenite Care Selenite needs two things: dry and gentle. Keep it out of the bathroom, the kitchen, and the damp basement, and out of the rain if it lives on a porch altar. Dust it with a dry cloth or a soft brush and never wash it. Store it apart from every other crystal, because everything you own is harder than it and will scratch it, and keep towers upright on a flat surface, since satin spar splits along its fibers when it is dropped on end. Keep it out of hot windows and away from heaters, which dry the water out of the gypsum and crack it, and out of the sun for whole afternoons for the same reason. Keep it away from small children and pets, not because it is poisonous but because it crumbles and is gritty. Treated dry, a wand keeps its glow for years; treated wet, it goes chalky in weeks. ## Where to Find Selenite Everything we carry is in our [selenite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite), nearly all of it Moroccan satin spar. 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For the rest of the cleansing shelf, see our [cleansing and home blessing supplies](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/home-cleansing?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite) and [white candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=selenite). ## Selenite FAQ ### What is selenite? Selenite is a crystal form of gypsum, calcium sulfate with water locked in, named from the Greek for "moon stone." It is 2 on the Mohs scale, soft enough to scratch with a fingernail, and it dissolves slowly in water. Most selenite sold in shops is satin spar, the silky fibrous form of the same mineral. ### What does selenite do spiritually? In crystal practice it cleanses: a room, an aura, or other crystals set on it. It is also used for peace before sleep and meditation, for the crown chakra, and, in Judy Hall's account, for reaching angelic guidance. Scott Cunningham lists it under the Moon and Water for reconciliation and energy. ### What do witches use selenite for? Cleansing tools and space, charging other crystals overnight on a plate or in a bowl, sweeping an aura with a wand, gridding the corners of a room, casting a circle with a selenite athame, and the full moon altar. It is the white candle of the crystal shelf. ### What is the stone selenite used for? Cleansing and charging other crystals, clearing a room, calming the mind for sleep and meditation, the crown chakra, angel work, reconciliation after a quarrel, and moon rituals. Physically, the same mineral is plaster, drywall, and the coagulant in tofu. ### What zodiac is selenite good for? Taurus by the older lists and Cancer, the Moon's sign, by the newer ones. Any sign can use it, and it is ruled by the Moon rather than by a sign. ### What chakra is selenite? The crown, for clarity and the connection above thought, with the third eye as a second home. Orange selenite goes to the sacral. ### What is the difference between selenite and satin spar? They are the same mineral, gypsum. Selenite is the clear, glassy, tabular crystal; satin spar is the white, silky, fibrous form with a moving band of light, and it is what nearly every wand, tower, and plate is made of. The lore and the care are the same. ### Can selenite go in water? No. Gypsum dissolves in water, so a rinse dulls it, a soak pits it, and a night in a jar shrinks it. Wipe it with a dry cloth, and never make an elixir or moon water with it. ### How do you cleanse selenite? The tradition says it clears itself, and a reset is easy: moonlight on a dry sill, an hour of sun, smoke, sound, or a bowl of dry rice overnight. Never water and never salt. ### Is selenite toxic? No. Gypsum is not poisonous; it is in plaster, chalk, tofu, and some breads. The cautions are practical: it crumbles and is gritty, so keep it out of mouths, out of drinks, and away from small children and pets, and do not breathe the dust from cutting it. ### What is orange selenite? Satin spar tinted peach to orange by iron, from Morocco, with the same softness and the same care. In practice it carries selenite's cleansing to the sacral chakra, for warmth and creativity. ### Is desert rose selenite? Yes, chemically: desert roses are gypsum blades grown around sand in dry lakebeds. In practice they are used for grounding rather than cleansing, and they are as soft and water-sensitive as any selenite. ### How can you tell if selenite is real? Scratch it with a fingernail: real selenite marks easily. Feel the weight: it is light for its size. Turn it in the light: satin spar shows a silky band that moves along the fibers. A heavier, harder "selenite" is calcite, and a drop of vinegar on calcite fizzes. ### How much is selenite worth? Very little, which is its gift: a wand about three dollars, a tower six or seven, a sphere eleven, bowls seven to sixty-six by size, tumbled selenite about forty-two dollars a pound, and a set of large charging slices two hundred. Only mineral specimens, big hourglass crystals, and large desert roses cost more. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** Crystals, magical-crystals --- ### [Pearl Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Symbolism, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/) **Published:** September 28, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep pearl for purity, patience, and love: it is the moon's gem, the only one made by a living animal, and the one that grows by wrapping an irritation in layer after layer of light. Pearls have been the wedding gem, the queen's gem, and the tear of the gods for three thousand years, and the shell that makes them, mother of pearl, carries the same lore for a fraction of the price. Here is what a pearl is, the kinds from freshwater to Tahitian, what mother of pearl is, the meaning from Cleopatra to the crystal books, what pearls are good for, who should and should not wear them, how to tell a real one by touch, and how to care for the softest gem in the box. **Content:** Practitioners keep pearl for purity, patience, and love. It is the moon's gem in every tradition that had it, the only gem made by a living animal, and the one that grows the way a person grows: an irritation wrapped in layer after layer of light until it is something beautiful. It has been the wedding gem, the queen's gem, and the tear of gods and mermaids for three thousand years, and its shell, mother of pearl, carries the same lore in a form anyone can afford. ## What Is a Pearl? A [pearl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl) is a hard object made inside the soft body of a living shelled mollusk, an oyster or a mussel, out of the same material as its shell: [nacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacre), which is [aragonite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aragonite), a crystal form of [calcium carbonate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_carbonate), laid down in thousands of microscopic layers and held together by a horn-like protein called conchiolin. The pearl's glow comes from those layers: light passes into them, reflects off each one, and interferes with itself on the way out, so the surface seems lit from inside, an effect jewelers call orient. The story that a grain of sand starts a pearl is almost never true; the trigger is usually a parasite, a scrap of organic matter, or a bit of the animal's own tissue displaced by injury, which the mollusk walls off in a pearl sac and coats, year after year, to protect itself. A pearl is, in the most literal way, a wound healed into a gem. Pearls are soft, 2.5 to 4.5 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), with a specific gravity of about 2.7, no cleavage, and a body that dissolves in vinegar, because calcium carbonate fizzes in any acid. Natural pearls, formed by accident in the wild, are so rare that nearly every pearl sold today is a [cultured pearl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultured_pearl): a real pearl grown by a real mollusk, but started on purpose, by a technician who implants a bead or a bit of mantle tissue and returns the animal to the water for one to several years. The technique was patented in Japan in 1916 and made commercial by [Kokichi Mikimoto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokichi_Mikimoto), and it turned a gem that only royalty owned into one that sits in every jewelry box. Imitation pearls, glass or plastic beads dipped in a fish-scale lacquer, are the third kind, and the test for them is at the bottom of this page. ### Where Pearls Come From Natural pearls were fished for thousands of years from the [Persian Gulf](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Gulf) off [Bahrain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahrain), which Pliny called the most productive pearl fishery in the world and which is still nearly the only place natural pearling survives; from the Gulf of Mannar between Sri Lanka and India; from the rivers of Scotland, whose freshwater mussel pearls went to Roman and then to Scottish crowns; and, after the Spanish arrived, from the oyster beds of Cubagua and Margarita off Venezuela, where [La Peregrina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Peregrina), the most famous pearl in the world, was found by an enslaved diver in the 1500s, freed for it, and passed from the kings of Spain to Elizabeth Taylor. Cultured pearls come from farms: akoya pearls from the small oysters of Japan and China, the classic white strand; South Sea pearls from the huge [Pinctada maxima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinctada_maxima) oysters of Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia, white and gold and the largest and costliest; [Tahitian pearls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahitian_pearl), the black pearls, from the black-lipped oysters of French Polynesia; and [freshwater pearls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_pearl) from mussels in the lakes and rivers of China, which grow many pearls per shell and supply nearly all the affordable pearls on earth. ### Kinds of Pearl: Natural, Cultured, Freshwater, Akoya, South Sea, Tahitian, Baroque, and Mother of Pearl What is a pearl stone? Not a stone at all, and it comes in more kinds than the jewelry counter lets on: | Kind | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Natural pearl | Formed by accident in a wild mollusk; very rare | Rarely round; often small; sold as antiques | The pearl of every old story; a collector's gem | | Cultured saltwater pearl | Grown in an oyster from an implanted bead | Round, lustrous, the strand pearl | The same pearl, started on purpose; the same lore | | Akoya pearl | The small Japanese and Chinese saltwater pearl | White to cream, 6 to 9 millimeters, mirror luster | The classic wedding and graduation pearl | | Freshwater pearl | Grown in mussels, mostly in China, several per shell | White, pink, lavender, peach; round to potato-shaped | The affordable pearl and the working pearl | | South Sea pearl | From the giant oysters of Australia and the Philippines | Large, white or gold, satin luster | The queen's pearl; abundance and the sun's gold on the moon's gem | | Tahitian pearl | From the black-lipped oyster of French Polynesia | Gray to black with peacock, green, and aubergine overtones | The black pearl: mystery, protection, the dark moon | | [Baroque pearl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baroque_pearl) | Any pearl that is not round | Irregular, lumpy, often the most iridescent | Beauty without perfection; the pearl of the self-accepting | | Keshi pearl | A beadless pearl that grew after the implant slipped | Small, flat, all nacre, very lustrous | Pure nacre; the accidental gift | | Seed pearl | A tiny pearl under 2 millimeters | Dots of white | Victorian mourning and love jewelry | | Conch and melo pearl | Non-nacreous pearls from sea snails | Pink or orange porcelain, with a flame pattern | Rare, and not pearly; jewelers' treasures | | [Mother of pearl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_of_pearl) | The nacre lining of the shell itself | Iridescent white, pink, or the blue-green of abalone | The pearl's lore at the shell's price; see below | | Imitation pearl | Glass or plastic beads coated in pearl lacquer | Too even, too smooth, too light | No lore; a fake, and easy to catch | ### Mother of Pearl Mother of pearl is nacre: the same iridescent material as a pearl, in its original form as the inner lining of the shell that makes pearls, from pearl oysters, freshwater mussels, and the abalone whose shell flashes blue and green. It is cut into buttons, inlay, watch dials, guitar picks, and pendants, and for the crystal shelf it is the honest way to work with the pearl's lore without the pearl's price or the pearl's ethics: mother of pearl is a byproduct of shellfish that were harvested anyway, and it is sold by the shell. Practitioners use mother of pearl for the same things as pearl, with more of the sea in it: protection, especially for travelers and those who work on water; the moon; calm; and the mothering that the name suggests, the shell that shelters and gives. Abalone shell is the mother of pearl most practitioners already own, as the bowl under the sage bundle, and it is used exactly that way: the sea holding the fire, Water under Fire, the shell that catches the ash. ## Pearl Meaning In crystal practice, pearl is the gem of purity: the white that began as an injury and became light, and the calm that comes from having been through something. Its second use is patience, since a pearl is made a layer a day for years and cannot be hurried, and its third is love, because it has been the wedding gem in Rome, India, and the West for as long as there have been weddings, the gem given between people who mean to stay. It is also the moon's gem, born in water and lit from inside like the moon, and the gem of tears: in most of the old stories a pearl is what a god or a mermaid or a queen wept, which is why it is worn for grief that has become wisdom. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists pearl as receptive, ruled by the Moon, of the element Water, sacred to Isis, Aphrodite, Freya, Venus, Neptune, and Poseidon, with the powers of love, money, protection, and luck, and he records that pearls have been worn for love, carried to draw money, and held as protection by sailors and swimmers. He also raises the objection that some practitioners have to pearls: that a pearl is made through an animal's irritation and, in the case of harvested pearls, its death, and that a magic built on that may carry it. The objection is worth hearing, and this page offers mother of pearl as the answer for anyone who feels it. The history is a queen's and a god's. In Hindu scripture the Garuda Purana names nine kinds of pearl, the god Krishna is said to have drawn the first pearl from the sea for his daughter's wedding, and Vishnu wears the pearl Kaustubha on his chest; Indian brides still wear pearls, and in Vedic astrology the pearl, moti, is the Moon's gem, prescribed for a troubled Moon. [Cleopatra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra), by Pliny's account, dissolved one of the two largest pearls in the world in vinegar and drank it to win a bet with Antony about the cost of a dinner, and Roman women wore so many pearls that Caesar had to pass a law about who could. The Gospel's [pearl of great price](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Pearl) is the kingdom of heaven, the Middle English poem [Pearl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_%28poem%29) is a father's grief for a dead daughter, and [Elizabeth I](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_I) sewed thousands of pearls onto her gowns as the emblem of the Virgin Queen. Persian legend has pearls as raindrops swallowed by oysters, Chinese legend puts a pearl in the dragon's claw and calls it wisdom, Greek legend calls them [Aphrodite's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphrodite) tears of joy, and Jacques Cousteau's divers in the Gulf were the last of a trade older than writing. Then Mikimoto's farms made the queen's gem the bride's gem, and the crystal books, most of them, gave it purity, integrity, and the moon. ### What the Pearl Symbolizes The pearl symbolizes the hidden thing made whole: an injury answered with beauty, the moon held in water, and the layer laid on layer that is patience made visible. Its whiteness is read as purity in the old sense, unmixed rather than untouched, its roundness as completeness, and its softness as the reminder that the most precious things are the easiest to mar. A pearl necklace, the strand, adds continuity: one pearl after another on a single thread, which is why it is given at weddings, worn by grandmothers, and handed down. ### What Pearls Are Good For - **Love and marriage.** The wedding gem of three civilizations, worn by the bride and given between partners on the anniversary; it is the Water stone in our [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) guide. - **Purity and integrity.** Worn for a clean start and a clear conscience, and for the honesty of the person who means what they say. - **Patience.** The gem that cannot be hurried, held during the long project and the long wait. - **Calm and the moon.** The moon's gem, on the full moon altar beside the jar of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) and the [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/), and in our [full moon spell for self-love](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/). - **Wisdom that came the hard way.** The dragon's pearl and the poem's pearl: the knowledge that grew around an old hurt, worn by the person who has been through it. - **Protection on and near water.** Cunningham's sailors' and swimmers' charm, and mother of pearl's specialty. - **Money and luck.** Cunningham's other powers, carried in the purse in the old European custom. - **Grief that has softened.** The tears of every legend, worn in mourning in the Victorian age and worn now for the loss that has become something you can carry. - **The feminine and the mother.** The gem of Aphrodite, Isis, and Freya, and of the mother of pearl that shelters and gives. ## Pearl Properties and Correspondences | Property | Pearl | |---|---| | Material | Nacre: aragonite in layers bound by conchiolin, made by a living oyster or mussel; organic, not a mineral | | Hardness | 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale; no cleavage; dissolves in vinegar; scratched by everything | | Color | White, cream, pink, lavender, peach, gold, gray, and black, with rainbow overtones | | Element | Water | | Planet | The Moon | | Energy | Receptive | | Chakra | Crown for purity; sacral for the water and the feminine; heart for love | | Zodiac | Cancer first; Gemini in the birthstone lists | | Birthstone | June, with moonstone and alexandrite | | Deities | Aphrodite, Venus, Isis, Freya, Neptune, Poseidon, Lakshmi, Krishna | | Day | Monday | | Keywords | Purity, patience, love, the moon, calm, wisdom, tears, the sea | ### Pearl Chakra What chakra is pearl associated with? The crown first, [Sahasrara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasrara), for purity and the clear white light, and a pearl held at the top of the head or worn at the ears is the classic placement. Its water and its feminine lore take it to the sacral, [Svadhishthana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svadhishthana), for the cycles and the body, and its love lore to the heart, which is where a strand rests. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places pearl at the crown. ### Pearl Zodiac, Birthstone, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Is pearl a birthstone? Yes: it is the June [birthstone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstone), the traditional one, beside [moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) and alexandrite on the modern list, and the only birthstone that is not a mineral. [Cancer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer_%28astrology%29), the Moon's sign, is pearl's sign above all, and the birthstone lists give it to [Gemini](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_%28astrology%29) for the June overlap; any sign can wear it. What energy do pearls bring? Calm, in the lore: the receptive, Water, moon kind, the opposite of a fire stone, worn to steady a mood, to soften a hard edge, and to bring the patience of the thing that grew one layer at a time. Who should wear pearl? Brides and anyone in a long love; anyone with a June birthday or a Cancer sun; anyone starting over who wants a clean, calm beginning; anyone who works on or near water; and anyone in the long middle of a grief. Who should not wear pearl stone? Nobody is barred from it, but three cautions are honest. The first is the Vedic one: in that tradition the pearl is the Moon's gem and is prescribed by an astrologer against a specific chart, so it is not worn casually there, and that practice is best learned from practitioners within it. The second is temperament, the mirror of garnet's: pearl is receptive, cooling, and slow, so someone already low, listless, or stuck may want a fire stone first and the pearl afterward. The third is the animal: a pearl is made by an oyster's injury and, for most harvested pearls, its death, and Cunningham notes that some practitioners will not use them for that reason. Mother of pearl, a byproduct of the shell, and moonstone, the mineral with the same moon lore, carry it for anyone who shares the objection. ### Pearl Necklace Meaning In the old tradition a pearl necklace is a promise: the wedding strand given by a groom or a mother, the pearls a girl received one at a time until the strand was complete on her twenty-first birthday, the grandmother's pearls handed down. The single thread through many pearls is read as continuity, the round pearls as completeness, and the whole as a life gathered in order. Worn at the throat, the strand sits at the chakra of speech, and the lore gives it to the person who wants to speak calmly and be believed; worn long, it rests on the heart. In mourning it was the Victorian widow's only permitted jewel, and in the twentieth century Coco Chanel made it the uniform of the woman who dressed for herself. Wear pearls after perfume and before nothing, and restring them every few years. ## How to Use Pearl The best pearl uses put it against the skin and under the moon: 1. **Worn at the throat or ears.** The strand, the pendant, or the studs, against the skin, which the tradition says pearls prefer; the shop's [quartz, rainbow moonstone, and pearl bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-rainbow-moonstone-pearl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl) puts the moon's two gems together on the wrist. 2. **On the wedding day and the anniversary.** The bride's pearls, the strand given, and one pearl added for each year in the old custom. 3. **On the full moon altar.** A pearl or a mother of pearl shell beside the jar of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), with a white candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white), on a Monday per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/). 4. **As the bowl.** An [abalone shell](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/3-4-abalone-shell-incense-burner?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl) under the sage bundle or the incense cone, the mother of pearl that catches the fire, and the simplest sea altar there is. 5. **In a love working.** A pearl with rose quartz and a pink candle for a love meant to last rather than a love meant to start; our [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) guide has the rest. 6. **For patience.** A single pearl in the pocket through the long project, turned over when the wait gets hard, the gem that grew one layer a day. 7. **In grief.** A pearl worn for the one who is gone, the Victorian way, until the day you take it off because you can. 8. **For a clean start.** A pearl worn on the first day of the new job, the new house, the new year, for purity in the old sense: unmixed, the whole self brought. 9. **Near water.** A pearl or mother of pearl carried on the boat, the swim, or the flight over the sea, Cunningham's sailors' charm. 10. **In the purse.** A small pearl in the wallet for money, the European folk custom. 11. **Under the pillow.** A pearl or a mother of pearl disc for calm sleep and gentle dreams, per our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list. 12. **Handed down.** The oldest use of a strand: given, worn, and given again. ### Pearl Jewelry and How to Wear It Pearl jewelry is the pearl; there is no other way to own one. It is also the most delicate jewelry there is. Pearls are softer than most dust, so they scratch against every other gem and against the clasp; they are calcium carbonate, so perfume, hairspray, sweat, and vinegar dull and pit them; and they are strung on silk that stretches and rots. The rules are old and simple: last on, first off, so pearls go on after perfume and makeup and come off before the shower, the pool, and bed; wipe them with a soft cloth after wearing to take off the day's oils; store them flat in a soft pouch of their own, never in a plastic bag, which dries them; and have a strand restrung, knotted between each pearl, every few years or when the silk shows. Wear them often: the skin's moisture keeps them lustrous, and pearls left in a safe for decades dry out and dull. The tradition puts pearls at the throat for speech, at the ears for listening, and on the left wrist for calm coming in. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Pearl - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for the June pair and the two moon gems together, the shop's [quartz, rainbow moonstone, and pearl bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-rainbow-moonstone-pearl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl). - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for the love working and the wedding altar. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** for the white pair, the two soft moon stones, and the plate a pearl rests on. - **[Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/)** for the sun-and-moon pair, the two organic gems together. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify a pearl in a grid. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for the crown pair and calm sleep. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** or **[sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** at the throat, for calm speech beside the strand. - **[Black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** for the black-and-white pair, and the classic look of a Tahitian pearl beside it. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Pearl Pearl is organic, soft, and acid-sensitive, so its cleansing list is the gentlest on this site: - **Moonlight.** The natural charge for the moon's gem, on a sill through the full moon; pearls are safe in the night air. - **Sound.** A bell, a bowl, or a chime; the method jewelers would choose. - **Selenite.** Overnight on a selenite plate, laid flat. - **Warm hands and intention.** Held until it is warm and told what it is for; for a pearl, which likes the skin, this is the traditional reset. - **Smoke.** Sage, palo santo, or incense passed around it, at a distance; never through a flame. - **A soft damp cloth.** Lukewarm water on a cloth, wiped and dried at once; this is cleaning, and it is fine. - **Never salt.** Salt scratches and dulls nacre. - **Never vinegar, lemon, or any acid.** A pearl dissolves in them; Cleopatra proved it. - **Never sun for long.** Heat dries the conchiolin and cracks the layers. - **Never ultrasonic or steam cleaners.** Both destroy pearls. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more; use the soft ones. ### Can Pearls Go in Water? A damp cloth, yes; a soak, no. Pearls grew in water and a wipe with a soft cloth wrung out in lukewarm water is the right way to clean them, but soaking loosens the silk and the glue in a setting, hot water and chlorine dull the nacre, and soap leaves a film. Never make an elixir with a pearl: the old pharmacies ground pearls into powder and stirred them into wine, and pearl powder is still sold in traditional Chinese medicine, but a pearl in a glass of water is a pearl slowly dissolving, and the tradition of drinking it is one to leave in the history books. ## How to Tell if a Pearl Is Real Pearls are faked more often than any gem except amber, and real ones are easier to catch than most people think, because a real pearl is a little imperfect and a fake is perfect. Five tests: 1. **The tooth test.** Rub the pearl gently against the front of a tooth. A real pearl, natural or cultured, feels faintly gritty, like fine sandpaper, because its surface is made of microscopic crystal plates. An imitation feels glassy smooth. This is the test jewelers use, and it settles nine cases in ten. 2. **Look closely.** Real pearls have tiny irregularities: a ridge, a pit, a slight unevenness in shape and color from one pearl to the next on a strand. Imitations are identical, and their lacquer often shows a seam or flakes at the drill hole. 3. **Check the drill hole.** On a real pearl the hole is clean and the nacre shows in a layered edge; on a fake the coating chips away from a glass or plastic core. 4. **Feel the weight and the cold.** Real pearls are cool to the touch and heavy for their size; plastic is warm and light. Glass fakes are heavy, so use the tooth test. 5. **Look at the glow.** A real pearl's luster seems to come from inside, with soft overtones of pink, green, or silver; a fake's shine sits on the surface like paint. Cultured versus natural is a job for a gem laboratory with an X-ray, since both are real pearls; what the tests above tell you is whether you are holding a pearl at all. Freshwater pearls are real pearls, and so are the potato-shaped and baroque ones; only the dipped glass and plastic are fakes. ## Pearl Price How much is a pearl worth? Anything from a dollar to a fortune, by kind, size, shape, luster, and surface. Freshwater cultured pearls are the affordable ones: a strand of good round freshwater pearls runs from about fifty to a few hundred dollars, and single freshwater pearls for craft and ritual cost a dollar or two each. Akoya strands run from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, Tahitian and South Sea strands from a thousand to tens of thousands, and a single large, round, flawless South Sea pearl is priced like a fine gem. Natural pearls are another world, sold at auction and by the grain, and a matched strand of them is a museum piece; La Peregrina sold for eleven million dollars in 2011. Mother of pearl is the bargain of the group: an abalone shell is a few dollars, a mother of pearl pendant ten to thirty. For spiritual work, one real freshwater pearl and one shell are the whole kit. ## Pearl Care Pearls need the care of something that was alive. Put them on last and take them off first, so perfume, hairspray, lotion, and makeup never touch them, and keep them away from vinegar, lemon, and every cleaner. Wipe them with a soft cloth after each wearing, and clean them, when they need it, with a cloth wrung out in lukewarm water and a drop of mild soap, wiped, then wiped again with plain water, then dried flat. Store them flat in a soft cloth pouch, alone, never in an airtight bag, and never in a hot car or a sunny window. Restring a strand every few years, knotted between pearls, and check the clasp. Do not use ultrasonic or steam cleaners, ever. Worn often and treated gently, a strand of pearls lasts generations, which is the point of a strand. ## Where to Find Pearl Everything we carry is in our [pearl and mother of pearl collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pearl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl): the [quartz, rainbow moonstone, and pearl bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/quartz-rainbow-moonstone-pearl?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl), which strings the June gems together, and the mother of pearl in its oldest working form, the [abalone shell burner](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/3-4-abalone-shell-incense-burner?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl) in [three](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/abalone-shell-incense-burner?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl) [sizes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/5-6-abalone-shell-incense-burner?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl), the [abalone shell with a stand](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/abalone-shell-incense-burner-with-stand?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl), and the [white sage kit with abalone shell, stand, and feather](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-sage-kit-smudge?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl). For the rest of the moon shelf, see [moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl) and [selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl), and for the June birthday, our [birthstones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/birthstones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pearl) collection. ## Pearl FAQ ### What is a pearl? A pearl is a gem made inside a living oyster or mussel out of nacre, the same layered aragonite and protein that lines its shell, built up around an intruder over years. It is 2.5 to 4.5 on the Mohs scale, dissolves in vinegar, and is the only gem made by an animal. Nearly all pearls sold today are cultured: real pearls started on purpose on a farm. ### What does the pearl symbolize? The hidden thing made whole: an injury answered with beauty, the moon held in water, and patience laid down one layer at a time. It stands for purity, love, wisdom that came the hard way, and tears, and a strand of pearls adds continuity, which is why it is given at weddings and handed down. ### What is the spiritual meaning of pearls? In crystal practice, purity, patience, and love, with the moon's calm behind all three. Scott Cunningham lists pearl under the Moon and Water for love, money, protection, and luck, sacred to Aphrodite, Isis, Freya, Neptune, and Poseidon. ### What energy do pearls bring? Calm, in the lore: receptive, cooling, and slow, the opposite of a fire stone. They are worn to steady a mood, to speak gently and be believed, and to bring the patience of a thing that grew one layer a day. ### What chakra is pearl associated with? The crown, for purity and clear white light, with the sacral for the water and the feminine and the heart for love, which is where a strand rests. ### Who should not wear pearl stone? Nobody is barred from it. The Vedic tradition prescribes pearl by chart rather than casually, someone already low or listless may want a fire stone first, and practitioners who object to a gem made by an animal's injury can use mother of pearl or moonstone for the same lore. ### Is pearl a birthstone? Yes, for June, beside moonstone and alexandrite, and it is the only birthstone that is not a mineral. It belongs to Cancer, the Moon's sign, and to Gemini on the birthstone lists. ### What is mother of pearl? The iridescent nacre lining of a mollusk's shell, the same material a pearl is made of, from pearl oysters, mussels, and abalone. In practice it carries the pearl's lore of protection, calm, and the moon, with more of the sea in it, and the abalone shell under a sage bundle is mother of pearl. ### What is the difference between natural, cultured, and freshwater pearls? Natural pearls formed by accident in the wild and are very rare. Cultured pearls are real pearls started on purpose by a technician and grown by the mollusk; akoya, South Sea, and Tahitian pearls are cultured in saltwater oysters, and freshwater pearls are cultured in mussels, several per shell, which is why they cost less. ### How can you tell if a pearl is real? Rub it gently on the front of a tooth: a real pearl feels faintly gritty and a fake feels glassy smooth. Real pearls also show small irregularities, a clean layered drill hole, a cool weight, and a glow that seems to come from inside. ### How much is a pearl worth? From a dollar or two for a single freshwater pearl to fifty to a few hundred dollars for a freshwater strand, a few hundred to a few thousand for akoya, and a thousand to tens of thousands for Tahitian and South Sea. Natural pearls sell at auction; mother of pearl costs a few dollars a shell. ### Can pearls go in water? A wipe with a damp cloth, yes; a soak, no, and never vinegar, lemon, chlorine, or hot water, which dull or dissolve them. Never make an elixir with a pearl. ### What is pearl powder? Ground pearl or mother of pearl, sold in traditional Chinese medicine and in cosmetics for centuries. It is calcium carbonate, and this page makes no claims for it; a whole pearl is worn, not drunk. ### How do you cleanse pearls? Moonlight, sound, a night on selenite, warm hands, or smoke passed around them at a distance. Never salt, acid, long sun, or ultrasonic and steam cleaners. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [Garnet Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) **Published:** September 26, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep garnet for passion, vitality, and a safe return home. The seed-red stone named for the pomegranate has been set into jewelry since the Bronze Age, carried by travelers and crusaders as a talisman, and read by practitioners as the stone that relights a fire that has gone out. Here is what garnet is, its colors from wine red to tsavorite green, how to tell it from ruby, its meaning from ancient Rome to the crystal books, what it is good for, who should not wear it, its chakra, zodiac, and birthstone month, and how to care for a stone that lasts. **Content:** Practitioners keep garnet for passion, vitality, and a safe return home. It is the deep seed-red stone named for the pomegranate, the gem that Roman jewelers set more than any other, that Anglo-Saxon smiths inlaid into sword hilts, and that travelers and crusaders carried as a talisman for a safe return, and in crystal practice it is the stone that relights a fire that has gone out: in the body, in a marriage, in a plan. It is also, to the surprise of most people who own one, not one stone but a whole group, and it comes in every color but blue. ## What Is Garnet? [Garnet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet) is a group of silicate minerals that share one crystal structure and swap the metals inside it, which is why "garnet" covers a dozen stones in as many colors. The two main branches are the pyralspite garnets, [pyrope](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrope) (magnesium), [almandine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Almandine) (iron), and [spessartine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spessartine) (manganese), which are the reds and oranges, and the ugrandite garnets, [uvarovite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvarovite), [grossular](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grossular), and [andradite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andradite), which are built on calcium and give the greens, yellows, browns, and blacks. Almost every garnet in a crystal shop is almandine or a pyrope-almandine blend, the dark wine-red stone, and almost every green garnet is grossular. The name comes from the Latin granatus, "seedlike," most likely for the [pomegranate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomegranate), whose glistening red seeds look exactly like small garnet crystals. Garnet has been cut as a gem and used as an abrasive since the Bronze Age, and it is one of the tougher stones on this site: 6.5 to 7.5 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), with no cleavage at all, so it chips rather than splits and survives pockets, rings, and running water. It grows in the cubic system and forms the twelve-sided crystals, the rhombic dodecahedrons, that make rough garnet look like it was cut by hand, and it has a glassy to resinous luster that gives even a tumbled stone its inner glow. Because the same mineral group also ships by the ton as sandblasting grit, water-jet cutting sand, and garnet sandpaper, "raw garnet" is one of the cheapest crystals to buy by the pound. ### Where Garnet Is Found Garnet forms wherever rock has been cooked and squeezed, so it is everywhere: almandine in the metamorphic schists of India, [Sri Lanka](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka), [Madagascar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madagascar), Brazil, and the United States, pyrope in the old volcanic pipes of the Czech Republic (the Bohemian garnet of 19th-century jewelry) and the American Southwest, spessartine in Namibia, Nigeria, and Madagascar, and the fine greens in East Africa: tsavorite from [Kenya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenya) and [Tanzania](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzania), and demantoid from the [Urals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ural_Mountains). Anglo-Saxon garnets, the ones in the Staffordshire Hoard and at Sutton Hoo, were traced to India and Sri Lanka, proof of a gem road that ran from the Indian Ocean to England fourteen centuries ago. In the United States, garnet is the state gem of New York, almandine is the state mineral of Connecticut, grossular is Vermont's, and the star garnet, a rare almandine with a four- or six-rayed star, is [Idaho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho)'s, found nowhere else in quantity but Idaho and India. ### Garnet Colors and Varieties: Red, Green, Orange, Purple, and Black What color is garnet? Deep red is the classic, and the rest are the same crystal with different metals inside: | Variety | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Almandine | Iron garnet, the common red | Dark wine red to brownish red, often nearly opaque | The classic garnet of the books: passion, vitality, protection, the traveler's stone | | Pyrope | Magnesium garnet; the name is Greek for "fire-eyed" | Blood red to crimson, cleaner and brighter than almandine | The Bohemian garnet of Victorian jewelry; the same lore, with more heat | | [Rhodolite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodolite) | A pyrope-almandine blend, named for the rose | Raspberry to purple-red | The heart's garnet: love, self-worth, and the gentler side of passion | | Spessartine (spessartite) | Manganese garnet, from the Spessart hills of Bavaria | Orange to mandarin | Creativity and the sacral chakra; the orange garnet of the crystal shops | | Grossular | Calcium garnet, named for the gooseberry | Green, yellow, brown, and colorless | The green garnet of the shops: growth, prosperity, the heart | | [Hessonite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hessonite) | Orange-brown grossular, the "cinnamon stone" | Honey to cinnamon | Gomed, one of the nine gems of Vedic astrology | | [Tsavorite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavorite) | Gem-grade green grossular, found in Kenya's Tsavo region in the 1960s | Vivid emerald green | The finest green garnet; cut for jewelry, rarely tumbled | | [Demantoid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demantoid) | Green andradite from the Urals | Bright green with a fire that beats diamond | The rarest and costliest garnet | | Uvarovite | Chromium garnet | Tiny emerald-green crystals in a crust | Never cut; sold as druzy for the heart chakra | | Melanite | Black andradite | Glossy black | The black garnet, used like onyx for grounding | | Star garnet | Almandine with rutile needles | Dark red-purple with a four- or six-rayed star | Idaho's state gem | | Blue and color-change garnet | Pyrope-spessartine from Madagascar, found in the 1990s | Blue-green in daylight, purple under lamplight | The one garnet color that was once thought impossible | Garnet in matrix, sold as garnet in biotite or garnet in mica schist, is almandine crystals still in the rock they grew in, and it is the form most often sold for altars and grids. Purple garnet is rhodolite or a purple pyrope from Mozambique; there is no dyed garnet to worry about, because the natural color is cheap enough that nobody bothers. ### Garnet vs Ruby Red garnet and [ruby](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby) have been confused since antiquity, when any red stone was a carbuncle, and pyrope was sold as "Cape ruby" and "Arizona ruby" into the 20th century. They are not related: | | Garnet | Ruby | |---|---|---| | What it is | A silicate mineral group, 6.5 to 7.5 | Red corundum, aluminum oxide, 9 | | Color | Wine red, brownish red, or purple-red; darker and warmer | Pink-red to the "pigeon's blood" red, with a blue-tinged glow under light | | Look inside | Even color, few inclusions, often nearly opaque in dark stones | Silk inclusions, and a red fluorescence under UV light | | Price | Dollars a carat for red garnet | Hundreds to thousands a carat for good ruby | | Lore | Passion, vitality, protection, safe return; a Mars and Fire stone | Passion, nobility, and courage; also a Mars and Fire stone | If it is deep red, affordable, and evenly colored, it is garnet. If it glows pink-red under a lamp and costs a fortune, it is ruby. A jeweler's loupe and a UV flashlight settle it in a minute: ruby fluoresces red, garnet does not. ## Garnet Spiritual Meaning In crystal practice, garnet is the stone of passion and vitality: the fire in the blood, the will to get up and go again, the warmth that comes back into a body, a marriage, or a plan after it has gone cold. Its second use, and the oldest, is safe return, because it was the traveler's stone from Rome through the Crusades, carried to bring the wearer home. Its third is commitment: garnet is the stone given between people who mean to stay, and the stone of a promise kept. In crystal practice it is the root chakra's warm stone, the one for energy rather than stillness. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists garnet as projective, ruled by Mars, of the element Fire, with the powers of healing, protection, and strength, and he gives it to be worn for strength and endurance and carried against thieves and for protection at night. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls garnet "a powerfully energizing and regenerating stone," a "stone of commitment" that inspires love and devotion, revitalizes and balances energy, removes inhibitions, opens the heart, sharpens perception of oneself and others, and is "useful in a crisis" when there seems to be no way out. She adds that it is traditionally protective and was worn to warn of approaching danger. Both agree on the temperament: garnet moves things, and it is the stone to reach for when the problem is not fear but inertia. The history is long, red, and warm. Red garnets were the most used gemstone of the late Roman world, and the Anglo-Saxons who followed set thousands of them into gold cloisonné: the Sutton Hoo shoulder clasps and the Staffordshire Hoard are garnet from Sri Lanka and India, cut flat and backed with patterned gold foil to make them glow. Medieval Europe called any red stone a [carbuncle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbuncle_%28gemstone%29), from the Latin for a live coal, and the name almandine survives from Alabanda, the town in Asia Minor where the stones were cut. A medieval legend, first told in the Talmud, says the only light on [Noah's Ark](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah%27s_Ark) was a glowing carbuncle hung from the ceiling, and crusaders wore garnet as a talisman for courage and a safe road home. In India, hessonite is gomed, one of the nine sacred gems of the Navaratna, worn for the shadow planet Rahu. The 19th century made Bohemian pyrope the garnet of every Victorian brooch, and the pomegranate, garnet's namesake, carries the same story in Greek myth, where six seeds bound [Persephone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persephone) to return to the underworld each winter, which is why garnet is the stone of return and of January. Our guide to the [magical properties of pomegranate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pomegranate/) tells that story in full. ### What Garnet Symbolizes Garnet symbolizes the ember: the fire that lasts under the ash and can be blown back into flame. Its red is the blood's red, life and heat rather than romance, and its twelve-sided crystals are read as the year, twelve faces for twelve months, which fits a stone that belongs to January and to the promise of coming back around. The pomegranate seed inside it carries the rest: fertility, abundance, and the vow that binds someone to return. ### What Garnet Is Good For - **Energy and vitality.** The first use in both books: carried or worn when you are running on empty, and the stone to add to a morning routine that has lost its spark; the shop's [garnet beaded bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) is the everyday form. - **Passion and commitment.** Hall's stone of commitment, given between partners and worn to relight a long relationship; it is in our [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) guide, and the shop's [garnet and rose quartz heart bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-rose-quartz-with-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) pairs it with the love stone. - **Courage in a crisis.** Hall's stone for when there is no way out, held to turn a crisis into a challenge, and Cunningham's stone of strength and endurance. - **Protection and safe travel.** The traveler's talisman from Rome to the Crusades, in the glove box and the suitcase, and in our [crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) guide. - **Grounding with warmth.** A root chakra stone that grounds by energizing rather than by stilling, for the days hematite feels too heavy. - **Confidence and speaking up.** Hall's stone for removing inhibitions, worn to a meeting or a hard conversation; it is in our guide to [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/). - **Prosperity, in green.** Green garnet takes the same vigor to growth and earned money, at the heart chakra; the [green garnet bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-green-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) and [green garnet point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/polished-green-garnet-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) are the working forms. - **Winter and return.** The stone of [Yule](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/yule-magickal-correspondences/) and [Imbolc](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/imbolc-magickal-correspondences/) on our correspondence lists, for the fire kept through the dark half of the year. ## Garnet Properties and Correspondences | Property | Garnet | |---|---| | Mineral | A silicate group: almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular, andradite, uvarovite; the shop garnet is almandine and grossular | | Hardness | 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale; no cleavage, so it chips rather than splits; safe in water | | Color | Red, purple-red, orange, green, yellow, brown, black, and, rarely, blue | | Element | Fire | | Planet | Mars | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Root; heart for green and rhodolite; sacral for orange | | Zodiac | Capricorn and Aquarius, with Aries and Leo for the fire | | Birthstone | January | | Deities | Persephone, Sekhmet, Mars; Rahu for hessonite in Vedic tradition | | Day | Tuesday | | Keywords | Passion, vitality, commitment, courage, protection, return, strength | ### Garnet Chakra Garnet is a root chakra stone. The root, [Muladhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muladhara), governs survival, the body, and the will to stay alive and moving in yogic tradition, and red garnet is placed there for energy, for grounding that warms rather than stills, and for the fear that has turned into paralysis. Green garnet and rhodolite go to the heart, [Anahata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata), for love with staying power and for generosity, and orange spessartine goes to the sacral for creativity and desire. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places garnet at the root. ### Garnet Zodiac, Birthstone, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Garnet is the [birthstone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstone) for January on the modern list, and unlike most months it stands alone, so every January birthday gets garnet in any color, red or green. In tropical astrology it is given to Capricorn and Aquarius, the two signs that straddle January, and the fire signs, Aries and Leo, claim it for its Mars and Fire nature. Any sign can wear it. Who should wear garnet? Anyone who is tired in the way that rest does not fix, anyone starting a hard thing, anyone in a relationship they mean to keep, anyone who travels, anyone with a January birthday, and anyone who needs to say the difficult thing out loud. Who should not wear garnet? Nobody is barred from it, and the lists of forbidden signs that circulate online are not in Cunningham or Hall. What the tradition actually says is about temperament: garnet is projective and Fire, so a person who is already running hot, angry, sleepless, or anxious in the racing way may find it pours fuel on the fire, and does better with a cooling stone like [moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) or [amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) until the heat comes down. Practitioners also take it off at night for the same reason, and keep it out of the bedroom if sleep is the problem. The Vedic caution is specific and different: hessonite is prescribed by an astrologer for Rahu and is not worn casually in that tradition, which is best learned from practitioners within it. ## How to Use Garnet The best garnet uses put its heat where the cold is: 1. **Worn on the wrist.** The everyday form and the cheapest: the [4mm garnet bead bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), the [8mm garnet bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), or the [6 to 8mm garnet bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6-8mm-garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), on the right wrist for the projective side, the side that sends energy out. 2. **Carried in the pocket.** A tumbled stone in the pocket for a long day, a trip, or a hard conversation; garnet is hard enough to share a pocket with keys. 3. **On the root chakra.** A stone at the base of the spine, or held in both hands at the tailbone, for ten minutes when you are exhausted or frozen by fear. 4. **As a mala.** The shop's [Om japa mala in garnet and golden rutile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/om-garnet-golden-rutile-japmala?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) is the meditation form, 108 beads for a mantra of strength. 5. **In a love working.** Garnet with rose quartz, a red candle, and a written promise, for a relationship you mean to keep rather than one you are trying to start; the [garnet and rose quartz heart bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-rose-quartz-with-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) is the wearable version, and our [love spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) guide covers the rest. 6. **For travel.** A garnet in the glove box or the suitcase pocket, the crusader's use, for the road and the return. 7. **On a Tuesday with a red candle.** Mars's day, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#red). 8. **In a prosperity grid, in green.** Grossular garnet at the center with citrine and aventurine, for money that is earned and grows; the [green garnet point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/polished-green-garnet-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) anchors it. 9. **As a pendulum.** The [six-sided garnet pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-garnet-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) for questions about the body, work, and whether to go. 10. **On the Yule and Imbolc altar.** A bowl of [garnet in biotite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-garnet-in-boitite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) or [rough garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-dark-red-garnet-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) beside the candles, for the fire kept through winter. 11. **At the desk.** A stone by the keyboard for the afternoon slump and the project that has stalled, per our [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/) guide. ### Garnet Rings and Which Hand A garnet ring puts passion, commitment, and protection where the world sees it, and garnet engagement rings have a long history: the Victorians gave Bohemian garnet clusters, and garnet is one of the few colored stones hard enough for daily wear, since it neither cleaves nor scratches easily. Prongs are fine, bezels are better, and a dark almandine reads nearly black in a small stone, so choose pyrope or rhodolite for a ring that stays red. The tradition puts garnet on the right hand, the projective side, for energy going out into the world, and on the ring finger for commitment; a garnet on the left hand is worn to draw vitality in during recovery. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Garnet - **[Rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/)** for the love pair: garnet's commitment with rose quartz's tenderness, the most common garnet bracelet in the shop. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** for the fire pair, drive and courage together; carnelian starts the thing and garnet keeps it going. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** or **[black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/)** for grounding when garnet's heat needs a floor. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify a garnet grid. - **[Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)** for the balance pair, Fire and Water, Mars and the Moon. - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** for confidence and a steady will at work. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** to cool it, when you want the energy without the temper. - **Green garnet with [amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** for the heart and the wallet together. - **[Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/)** for the money pair, the two gold stones of the desk. - **[Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/)** for the winter pair, the sun stone beside the ember. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Garnet Garnet is one of the easiest stones to care for and takes every method: - **Running water.** A rinse under the tap is fine, and so is a soak; garnet is hard, has no cleavage, and does not dissolve. - **Sunlight.** The natural charge for a Fire stone: an hour in the morning sun, and it does not fade. - **Fire.** Passed quickly through a candle flame, the only stone on this site for which that is the traditional method rather than a caution. - **Earth.** Buried overnight, the way it grew. - **Smoke or sound.** Both fine. - **Salt.** Dry salt or salt water; garnet is one of the few stones that tolerates both. - **Moonlight.** Fine, but it is the sun's stone, and most practitioners charge it by day. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more. ### Can Garnet Go in Water? Yes. Garnet is hard, has no cleavage planes for water to work into, and is not porous, so a rinse, a soak, a bath, or a night in moon water will not hurt it. The one exception is garnet in matrix: garnet in biotite or mica schist should be rinsed and dried rather than soaked, because the mica around the crystals flakes when wet. ## How to Tell if Garnet Is Real Real garnet is so cheap that almost nothing is faked as garnet; the fakes go the other way, garnet sold as ruby, and the imitations are glass and, occasionally, a synthetic garnet grown for lasers (YAG and GGG) that is sold as a diamond simulant, not as a crystal: 1. **Check the color.** Real red garnet is wine red to brownish red and evenly colored, and it looks dark, almost black, in a thick stone. A bright, clear, cherry-red "garnet" that costs a dollar is glass. 2. **Look for bubbles.** Glass has round bubbles and swirl marks; garnet has none, and may show small dark or needle-like inclusions. 3. **Feel the weight.** Garnet is heavy for its size, with a specific gravity of 3.5 to 4.3; glass is lighter in the hand. 4. **Test with a magnet.** Almandine and spessartine are weakly magnetic because of their iron and manganese, and a strong neodymium magnet will pull a small garnet floating in a dish of water; glass will not move. Gemologists use this test to sort garnet species. 5. **Scratch glass.** Garnet at 6.5 to 7.5 scratches a glass bottle easily; glass will not scratch glass. 6. **Look at the rough.** Real rough garnet shows the twelve-sided crystal faces, and garnet in matrix is unmistakable; nobody fakes rock. Everything we sell is natural garnet, and the listings say which variety. ## Garnet Price Garnet is one of the best values in the crystal world, because the same mineral is mined by the ton as abrasive. A pound of [rough dark red garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-dark-red-garnet-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) is about forty-eight dollars, a pound of [tumbled garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-garnet-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) twenty-five, a pound of [green grossular tumbles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-grossularite-green-garnet-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) fifty-five, and bracelets run from three dollars for the 4mm beads to sixteen for the chunky ones. Cut stones are cheap too: red almandine and pyrope sell for a few dollars a carat, rhodolite and spessartine for tens, and only the fine greens climb: tsavorite and demantoid are priced like emerald, sometimes above it, at hundreds to thousands a carat. A star garnet from Idaho is worth more than a plain one, and a Bohemian garnet brooch is bought as an antique rather than as a gem. For spiritual work, a pound of tumbled garnet is a lifetime of supply. ## Garnet Care Garnet needs less care than almost any stone you own. At 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale it will scratch glass and shrug off keys, and with no cleavage it does not split when dropped, though a hard knock on a sharp edge can chip it. Store it apart from quartz and topaz, which can scratch it, and it will scratch anything softer, so keep it out of the pouch with your calcite and [selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/). Clean it with warm soapy water and a soft brush; ultrasonic cleaners are safe for untreated garnet, but skip steam and sudden heat, which can crack a stone with inclusions. Garnet does not fade in sunlight. Garnet in matrix is the one to baby: rinse, do not soak, and let the mica dry flat. ## Where to Find Garnet Everything we carry is in our [garnet collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/garnet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), with the reds in [red garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-garnet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) and the greens in [green garnet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-garnet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet). The stones: [rough dark red garnet by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-dark-red-garnet-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), [tumbled garnet by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-garnet-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), [garnet in biotite tumbles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-garnet-in-boitite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), [green grossular tumbles by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-grossularite-green-garnet-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), and the [polished green garnet point](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/polished-green-garnet-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) from Pakistan. Divination: the [six-sided garnet pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-garnet-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet). Jewelry: the [4mm garnet bead bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), the [8mm garnet bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), the [6 to 8mm garnet bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/6-8mm-garnet-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), the [green garnet bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-green-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), the [garnet and rose quartz heart bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/garnet-rose-quartz-with-heart?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), the [dragon blood jasper, garnet, and prehnite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/jasper-dragon-blood-garnet-prehnite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), and the [Om japa mala in garnet and golden rutile](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/om-garnet-golden-rutile-japmala?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet). For the rest of the fire shelf, see [ruby](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/ruby?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), [red jasper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-jasper-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), and all [root chakra crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/root-chakra-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet), and for the January birthday, our [birthstones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/birthstones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=garnet) collection. ## Garnet FAQ ### What is garnet? Garnet is a group of silicate minerals that share one crystal structure and differ in the metals inside it: almandine and pyrope are the reds, spessartine the orange, grossular and andradite the greens. It is 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage, forms twelve-sided crystals, and has been cut as a gem since the Bronze Age. ### What does garnet symbolize? Garnet symbolizes passion, vitality, commitment, and a safe return. Its seed-red color and pomegranate name tie it to life, blood, and the vow that binds a person to come back, and it has been the traveler's talisman since Rome. ### What is the spiritual meaning of garnet? In crystal practice, passion and vitality first, the fire that relights what has gone cold, then protection on the road and the courage to face a crisis. Scott Cunningham lists it under Mars and Fire for healing, protection, and strength, and Judy Hall calls it a stone of commitment that energizes and regenerates. ### What are the benefits of wearing garnet? In crystal practice, steadier energy through a long day, courage for hard conversations, warmth in a relationship you mean to keep, and a sense of protection when traveling. The stone is a focus for that practice, not a medicine, and the tradition makes no health claims for it. ### Who should not wear garnet? Nobody is barred from it. The lore says it is Fire and projective, so someone already running hot, angry, or sleepless may want a cooling stone instead, and most practitioners take it off at night. In Vedic astrology hessonite is prescribed for Rahu by an astrologer rather than worn casually. ### What chakra is garnet? The root, for energy, grounding, and the will to keep going. Green garnet and rhodolite go to the heart, and orange spessartine to the sacral. ### What zodiac is garnet for, and is it a birthstone? Garnet is the January birthstone, alone in its month, in any color. It is given to Capricorn and Aquarius, the January signs, and claimed by Aries and Leo for its Mars and Fire nature; any sign can wear it. ### What is the difference between garnet and ruby? Garnet is a silicate group, 6.5 to 7.5, wine red to brownish red, and cheap. Ruby is red corundum, hardness 9, pink-red with a glow, fluorescent under UV light, and expensive. Old trade names like Cape ruby and Arizona ruby were garnet. ### What color is garnet? Deep red is the classic, but garnet comes in purple-red, orange, green, yellow, brown, and black, and a rare color-change variety from Madagascar is blue-green in daylight. Only pure blue does not exist. ### What does green garnet mean? Green garnet, usually grossular, carries garnet's vitality into growth, earned prosperity, and the heart, and it is a genuine January birthstone for someone who does not wear red. The fine gem grades are tsavorite and demantoid. ### Can garnet go in water? Yes. Garnet is hard, has no cleavage, and is not porous, so rinsing, soaking, and moon water are all fine. Rinse rather than soak garnet in biotite or mica, because the mica flakes when wet. ### How can you tell if garnet is real? Real red garnet is evenly colored, dark in thick stones, heavy in the hand, free of bubbles, and scratches glass. A strong magnet will pull a small almandine or spessartine floating in a dish of water; glass will not move. ### How much is garnet worth? Tumbled garnet by the pound about twenty-five dollars, rough about forty-eight, bracelets three to sixteen. Cut red garnet sells for a few dollars a carat, rhodolite and spessartine for tens, and tsavorite and demantoid for hundreds to thousands, like emerald. ### How do you cleanse garnet? Any way you like: running water, a soak, sunlight, a pass through a candle flame, earth, smoke, sound, or salt. It is one of the few stones that tolerates all of them, and sunlight is its natural charge. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [How to Love Being a Pisces: 6 Self-Love Tips To Embrace Your Intuitive Power](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/pisces-self-care/) **Published:** November 21, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** **Born between February 19 and March 20? You’re a Pisces, and it's time for some self-care!** As the Sun graced the constellation [Pisces ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisces_(astrology))at your birth, you were infused with the divine energy of the Water element: deeply intuitive, emotionally connected, and spiritually gifted. But let’s be real: being this sensitive in a chaotic world can feel like a blessing *and* a burden. From soaking up others' stress to navigating your own emotional tides, Pisces life can be intense. This guide will help you transform those waves into your own spiritual superpower. ## In This Pisces Self-Care Guide - [🌊 What Makes Pisces So Special?](#🌊-what-makes-pisces-so-special) - [1. 🌳 Ground Yourself Daily](#1-🌳-ground-yourself-daily) - [2. 💎 Use Pisces-Friendly Crystals](#2-💎-use-pisces-friendly-crystals) - [3. 🛡 Practice Daily Shielding](#3-🛡-practice-daily-shielding) - [4. 🌙 Schedule Solo Retreats](#4-🌙-schedule-solo-retreats) - [5. 🧘‍♀️ Meditate, Even Just a Minute](#5-🧘‍♀️-meditate-even-just-a-minute) - [What are Pisces known for?](#what-are-pisces-known-for) - [Why do Pisces feel overwhelmed easily?](#why-do-pisces-feel-overwhelmed-easily) - [What careers suit Pisces?](#what-careers-suit-pisces) - [Are Pisces really psychic?](#are-pisces-really-psychic) ### 🌊 What Makes Pisces So Special? Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac, an old soul with access to the entire zodiac’s wisdom. Your natural empathy and psychic gifts make you a healing presence. You’re often the first to sense when something’s off and the last to judge. 🔮 *Pisces Traits You Should Celebrate:* - Deep emotional awareness - Heightened intuition and psychic gifts (hello, ESP and "The Clairs") - Boundless compassion - Artistic creativity and dreamlike imagination However, without grounding, these gifts can leave you energetically overwhelmed and emotionally drained, especially when you haven't set up spiritual protection. This is why Pisces self-care is so important. ## 💖 How to Love Being a Pisces: Practice Pisces Self-Care **Loving your Pisces nature means creating space for your energy to thrive.** Here's how to do that and get started with your very own Pisces self-care routine. ![An image to share on Pinterest for pisces self-care](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-to-love-being-a-pisces-533x800.jpg "howtolovebeingapisces Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### 1. 🌳 Ground Yourself Daily As a water sign, you tend to float emotionally. Grounding practices like walking barefoot, eating [earthy, Root Chakra foods](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-foods/). [![a woman in a dress in tall grass practing grounding as a pisces self-care routine](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-girl-grounding-800x800.png "pisces girl grounding Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-girl-grounding.png)You can also make a habit of holding or simply carrying a grounding crystal like [**hematite** ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pisces-self-care)or **[black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pisces-self-care)** can center your energy. ### 2. 💎 Use Pisces-Friendly Crystals Your birthstone, **aquamarine**, enhances your natural connection to intuition and calm. [![a woman holding a ice cube](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-avatar-800x800.png "pisces avatar Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-avatar.png)Add these stones to your toolkit: - [**Rhodonite** ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rhodonite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pisces-self-care)– emotional balance crystal. - **[Rose Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pisces-self-care)** – self-love crystal. - **[Amber](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/)** – energetic clarity crystal. - **Herkimer Diamond** – psychic amplification crystal. ### 3. 🛡 Practice Daily Shielding Practice [shielding](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/15-ways-shield-harmful-energy/), or creating energetic boundaries, with visualization. Imagine a glowing bubble around you when you’re around more than two people, especially helpful for empaths! ### 4. 🌙 Schedule Solo Retreats Solitude restores you. Carve out regular alone time for journaling, resting, or [moon rituals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/first-quarter-moon-uses/). [![a woman holding a moon above her head](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-girl-moon-800x800.png "pisces girl moon Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-girl-moon.png)You don’t need to say yes to every invite. (No guilt necessary!) ### 5. 🧘‍♀️ Meditate, Even Just a Minute Don’t pressure yourself to be a monk. Even 60 seconds in the shower, visualizing peace flowing through your body, works wonders for Pisces. [![a woman sitting on the beach](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-girl-meditating-800x800.png "pisces girl meditating Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pisces-girl-meditating.png)## 🧠 FAQs About Being a Pisces ### What are Pisces known for? Pisces are known for their emotional depth, psychic sensitivity, and intuitive wisdom. They're dreamers, healers, and artists of the zodiac. ### Why do Pisces feel overwhelmed easily? As natural empaths, Pisces often absorb the emotions of others. Without energetic boundaries, this can lead to emotional overload. ### What careers suit Pisces? Anything that allows them to help, heal, or create: counseling, spiritual work, writing, music, and healing arts are ideal. ### Are Pisces really psychic? Many are! Pisces often experience clairvoyance, vivid dreams, and intuitive hits without realizing how in tune they truly are. ## ✨ Final Word: Your Sensitivity Is Your Strength Pisces, you are here to bring beauty, healing, and depth to the world. But you can’t pour from an empty cup. Loving yourself means creating boundaries, resting often, and embracing your intuitive gifts. Let your inner tides guide you, not drown you. > “You don't just feel emotions, you *live* them. Let that be your magic.” Ready to level up your Pisces power? Check out our [Pisces Collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pisces?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pisces-self-care) for crystals, candles, and ritual tools chosen just for you. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** astrology --- ### [Pyrite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) **Published:** September 28, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep pyrite for money, luck, and protection: it looks like gold, and it throws sparks when struck. The brassy cubes called fool's gold have been struck for fire since the Stone Age, polished into mirrors, set into Victorian jewelry as marcasite, and kept on desks and in cash drawers by practitioners who want abundance with a shield around it. Here is what pyrite is, how to tell it from gold, its forms from cubes to suns, its meaning from Cunningham and Hall, what it is good for, its chakra and zodiac, how to use it, why it must never go in water, and what it should cost. **Content:** Practitioners keep pyrite for money, luck, and protection. It looks like gold, so it has stood for wealth since the first prospector was fooled by it; it throws sparks when struck against steel, which is where its name comes from and why it is carried as a protection stone; and it is one of the few crystals that has made people rich, as the ore behind the sulfuric acid industry. In crystal practice it is the stone for the desk and the cash box, for the confidence to ask for more, and for a shield that shines rather than hides. ## What Is Pyrite? [Pyrite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite) is iron sulfide, one iron atom bonded to two sulfur atoms, and it is the most abundant sulfide mineral on earth. Its name comes from the Greek pyr, "fire," because a piece of pyrite struck against steel throws sparks, and it was a [fire striker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_striker) long before flint and steel: the Stone Age kit for lighting a fire was a lump of pyrite and a flint. It is pale brass-yellow with a bright metallic luster, which earned it its other name, [fool's gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fool%27s_gold), and it tarnishes to a darker, sometimes iridescent brown as it ages. Pyrite is 6 to 6.5 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale), harder than a steel knife, but it is brittle, with an uneven fracture and no useful cleavage, so it chips and crumbles at the edges rather than scratching. It is heavy, with a specific gravity around 5, which is why a pyrite cube feels like a weight in the hand. It grows in the cubic system and is famous for its crystal shapes: sharp cubes with fine parallel lines, called striations, running across the faces, twelve-sided [pyritohedrons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyritohedron), and octahedrons, often intergrown into clusters. Pyrite is not magnetic, despite the iron; a magnet will not move it. And pyrite is not stable in damp air: with oxygen and moisture it slowly breaks down into rust and [sulfuric acid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulfuric_acid), which is why it never goes in water and why a specimen kept in a humid room can crumble over years, a problem collectors call pyrite disease. ### Where Pyrite Is Found Pyrite is everywhere there is iron and sulfur, which is nearly everywhere, and it is mined in bulk for sulfur and as a byproduct of copper, zinc, and gold mining. The finest specimens are famous by mine. The perfect single cubes that sit on collectors' shelves come from [Navajún](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navaj%C3%BAn) in La Rioja, [Spain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spain), where they grow in soft gray marl and are dug out whole, sharp-edged, and sometimes bigger than a fist. The glittering clusters of striated cubes come from Huanzala and the mines of [Peru](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru), which supply most of the crystal-shop pyrite in the world. Pyritohedrons come from [Elba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elba) in Italy, pyrite suns from the coal mines of Illinois, rainbow pyrite from Russia, and the great historic deposit is the [Rio Tinto](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Tinto_%28river%29) in Spain, mined since before the Romans, where the pyrite ore has turned the river red. Pyrite also replaces dead things: pyritized [ammonites](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ammonite) and shells, in which the fossil has been rebuilt in gold-colored pyrite, are among the most beautiful fossils there are. ### What Pyrite Looks Like: Cubes, Clusters, Suns, and Rainbow Pyrite What color is pyrite? Brass yellow with a metallic shine, darkening with age, and it comes in more shapes than almost any other mineral: | Form | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Pyrite cube | A single crystal, from Spain or Peru | A sharp-edged metallic cube, often with striated faces, sometimes in gray marl | The money stone for the desk: order, structure, wealth that is built | | Pyrite cluster | Many intergrown cubes and octahedrons, mostly Peru | A glittering mass of gold faces | The altar and grid centerpiece; abundance with many faces | | Tumbled pyrite | Rough pyrite tumbled to a rounded nugget | Dull gold with a rough, pitted surface; polishes to a mirror | The pocket stone and worry stone | | Pyrite sun (pyrite dollar) | A flat radiating disc from Illinois coal seams | A gold-colored disc up to several inches, with rays from the center | The sun in the hand: confidence, success, the solar plexus | | Rainbow pyrite | A druzy crust of tiny iridescent crystals, from Russia | Sparkling gold with green, pink, and blue flashes | Joy and optimism, the playful pyrite | | Pyritohedron | A twelve-sided crystal, from Elba and elsewhere | Pentagonal faces, like a gold soccer ball | The collector's piece; the same lore as the cube | | Pyrite in quartz or lapis | Pyrite grown with other minerals | Gold flecks in white quartz, or the gold in [lapis lazuli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lapis_lazuli) | Wealth with clarity, or the stars in lapis's night sky | | [Chalcopyrite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcopyrite) | A copper iron sulfide, a different mineral | Brighter, greener yellow, softer, and often tarnished to peacock colors | Sold as peacock ore; a joy and abundance stone in its own right | | [Marcasite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcasite) | The same chemistry in a different crystal system | Paler, whiter, and more likely to crumble | "Marcasite jewelry" from the Victorian era is actually faceted pyrite | "Pyrite dollars" and "pyrite suns" are the same thing, and "healer's gold" is pyrite in magnetite. Real pyrite jewelry is almost always sold as marcasite, and real marcasite is rarely used because it decays faster. ### Pyrite vs Gold Pyrite and [gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold) have fooled prospectors for as long as there have been prospectors, and they are easy to tell apart once you know four things: | | Pyrite | Gold | |---|---|---| | Color | Pale brass yellow, with a greenish cast in some light | Rich, buttery yellow, the same from every angle | | Shape | Cubes, striated faces, sharp angles, glittering clusters | Rounded nuggets, flakes, and wires; never a cube | | Hardness | 6 to 6.5, will scratch a knife blade; brittle, shatters when hit | 2.5 to 3, a knife scratches it; malleable, flattens when hit | | Streak on unglazed tile | Greenish black to brownish black | Golden yellow | | Weight | Heavy, specific gravity 5 | Nearly four times heavier, specific gravity 19 | | Smell when struck | Faint sulfur, like a struck match | None | The streak test settles it in a second: drag the stone across the unglazed back of a bathroom tile, and pyrite leaves a black streak while gold leaves a gold one. The two do grow together, and a lot of pyrite carries a trace of real gold locked inside it, which is why "pyrite gold" mines exist and why a prospector's pan of fool's gold is not always worthless. ## Pyrite Spiritual Meaning In crystal practice, pyrite is the stone of abundance: money, luck, and the confidence to go after both, the gold of the earth in a form anyone can afford. Its second use is protection, of an unusual kind: not a dark absorber like obsidian or tourmaline but a bright deflector, a shield that throws sparks, the stone you carry when you want to walk into a room looking like you belong there. Its third is fire: the will, the drive, the spark that starts the thing. It is the stone for work, for business, for the desk, the till, and the interview. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists pyrite as projective, ruled by Mars, of the element Fire, with the powers of money, divination, and luck, and he notes that the Aztecs and other Mesoamerican peoples polished it into mirrors for scrying, and that it is carried to draw money and worn for luck. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls iron pyrite "an excellent energy shield" that blocks negative energy and pollutants on every level, a stone that "overcomes inertia and feelings of inadequacy," stimulates the flow of ideas, and boosts confidence and self-worth, and she gives it to the solar plexus and to anyone whose work needs a spark. She adds that it is a good stone for people who tend to defer to others, and that it can make a person a little too blunt, which is fair warning for a Mars stone. The history is the history of fire and false gold. Pyrite and flint were the fire-lighting kit of the Stone Age, and the Greek name, fire stone, is older than the Greeks. The Aztecs and Maya polished slabs of pyrite into mirrors, some of them for divination, and the Inca did the same; the Romans mined the Rio Tinto for it; and in the 16th and 17th centuries pyrite fired the [wheellock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheellock) pistol, the first gun that did not need a lit match. Victorian jewelers cut it into tiny facets, set it in silver, and called it [marcasite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcasite_jewellery), the glitter of every mourning brooch and evening bag of the age. In the first years of radio, a pyrite crystal was the detector in a [crystal radio](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_radio) set, the "cat's whisker" touching the stone that pulled voices out of the air. In southern Thailand it is kept as a charm against evil and black magic. And every prospector since the Gold Rush has been fooled by it at least once, which is the reputation that stuck: pyrite is the stone that looks like gold, and practitioners treat that as its strength. ### What Pyrite Symbolizes Pyrite symbolizes the sun brought down to earth: gold that anyone can hold, a small square of order in the cube's perfect faces, and the spark hidden in a plain stone. Its cube is read as structure and the foundations of wealth, its cluster as abundance in many forms, its sun as success and confidence, and its brittleness, the way it shatters rather than bends, as the reminder that a bright front needs something soft behind it. ### What Pyrite Is Good For - **Money and abundance.** The first use in Cunningham and the shop's most common request: a cube on the desk, a nugget in the cash drawer or wallet, and the [prosperity stones kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/prosperity-stones-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) of citrine, jade, and pyrite for a grid. - **Luck.** Cunningham's luck stone, carried for interviews, sales calls, and any day you need the coin to land your way; it pairs with our [quick good luck chant](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/quick-good-luck-chant/). - **Protection that shines.** Hall's energy shield, worn or carried when you want to deflect rather than absorb, and the bright option in our [crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) guide. - **Confidence and self-worth.** Hall's stone against inertia and inadequacy, for the person who defers, held before speaking up. - **Work and career.** The desk stone: focus, drive, ideas, and the will to finish; it is in our guide to [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/), and our [job spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job/) uses it. - **The solar plexus.** The gold of the third chakra, personal power and will, per our [sun meditation for the chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chakra-sun-meditation/). - **Divination.** Cunningham's mirror stone, and the shop's [six-sided pyrite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-pyrite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) for questions about money and work. - **Fire and the masculine.** A Mars and Fire stone, in our guide to [masculine energy in metaphysics](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/metaphysical-masculine-energy/), for drive and the outward push, whatever your gender. ## Pyrite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Pyrite | |---|---| | Mineral | Iron sulfide, iron disulfide; the most abundant sulfide mineral | | Hardness | 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale; brittle, no useful cleavage; heavy; not magnetic; never in water | | Color | Pale brass yellow with a metallic luster; tarnishes darker and iridescent | | Element | Fire | | Planet | Mars in Cunningham; the Sun in modern practice | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Solar plexus first, then root | | Zodiac | Leo, with Aries for the fire | | Birthstone | None; a modern alternative gift for Leo birthdays | | Deities | Ra, Helios, Mars, and the sun gods generally | | Day | Sunday for the sun, Tuesday for Mars | | Keywords | Money, luck, protection, confidence, will, work, fire, abundance | ### Pyrite Chakra Pyrite is a solar plexus stone. The third chakra, [Manipura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manipura), governs personal power, will, and confidence in yogic tradition, and its color is gold, so a pyrite sun or cube laid on the stomach in meditation is the classic placement for the person who cannot get started or cannot say no. Pyrite's weight and iron also take it to the root, [Muladhara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muladhara), for grounding and for the material side of abundance, the rent and the groceries rather than the dream. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places pyrite at the solar plexus. ### Pyrite Zodiac, Who Should Wear It, and Who Should Not Pyrite is not a birthstone, but it is given to Leo, the Sun's sign, above all, and to Aries for its Mars and Fire nature; any sign can wear it. Who should wear pyrite? Anyone building something, anyone who works for themselves, anyone who freezes before asking for money or a raise, anyone who defers, and anyone who wants protection that looks like confidence rather than caution. Is pyrite a good luck stone? Yes, in both books, and the oldest kind of luck stone there is: the one that looks like the thing you are hoping for. Who should not wear pyrite? Nobody is barred from it, but two cautions are real. The first is the lore: pyrite is Fire and Mars, and Hall warns that it can make a person blunt and domineering, so someone who is already running hot, or who is in a season that calls for listening rather than pushing, may want a gentler stone, and most practitioners take it off at night. The second is physical and matters more: pyrite is iron sulfide, it sheds a faint sulfur dust, and in contact with skin sweat and damp it slowly rusts and releases traces of acid. Wear pyrite beads over sleeves or in dry weather, take a bracelet off to wash your hands, do not wear it in the shower or the pool, keep it out of the mouth and away from small children and pets, and never make a crystal elixir with it. It is a stone for the desk and the pocket more than the skin. ## How to Use Pyrite The best pyrite uses put it where the money and the work are: 1. **On the desk.** A cube or cluster by the keyboard, in the corner of the desk nearest the door in the feng shui tradition, for focus, drive, and the flow of business; the [pyrite pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) is made for it. 2. **In the cash box, till, or wallet.** A [tumbled nugget](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fools-gold-pound?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) or the [fool's gold charm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fools-gold-charm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) where the money lives, the oldest of the money-stone customs. 3. **Worn on the wrist, in dry weather.** The [4mm pyrite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) or the [8mm pyrite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-pyrite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), or the [green aventurine, citrine, and pyrite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/aventurine-green-citrine-pyrite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) that strings the three money stones together, on the right wrist for the projective side; off for washing, showers, and sweat. 4. **As a worry stone.** The [pyrite worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-worrry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), polished to a mirror, in the pocket for the meeting and the phone call. 5. **On the solar plexus.** A flat piece on the stomach for ten minutes before a day that needs confidence, or a sun disc held in both hands. 6. **In a prosperity grid.** Pyrite at the center, citrine and green aventurine around it, a clear quartz point at each corner; the [prosperity stones kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/prosperity-stones-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) is the starter set, and the [wire-wrapped pyrite points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-wire-wrapped-pyrite-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) work as the rays. 7. **In a money or job working.** With a green or gold candle, from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#green), on a Thursday for Jupiter's abundance or a Sunday for the sun, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/); our [job spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job/) gives the full working. 8. **As a pendulum.** The [six-sided pyrite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-pyrite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) for yes-or-no questions about money, work, and whether to take the offer. 9. **As a scrying mirror.** Cunningham's Mesoamerican use: a large polished pyrite face, or the [pyrite worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-worrry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), gazed into by candlelight. 10. **On the altar or the shelf.** A [pyrite cluster](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-pyrite-cubed-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) or the [quartz plate with aragonite and pyrite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/flat-quartz-withj-aragonite-pyrite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) as the gold on the altar for sun sabbats, Litha, and any working for success. 11. **In the workshop or studio.** A piece where you make things, for the spark: Hall's stone for the flow of ideas and for finishing what you start. 12. **Written down.** Pyrite beside the [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) when you set a money goal, the stone that holds the number. ### Pyrite Rings and Jewelry A pyrite ring puts confidence and money where you and everyone else can see it, and Victorian marcasite rings, tiny faceted pyrite in silver, are still made and still beautiful. Pyrite is hard enough for a ring but brittle at the edges, so a bezel setting is better than prongs, and the real problem is water. Rings get washed a dozen times a day, and pyrite in daily contact with water and soap tarnishes to brown and can pit and shed rust that stains the finger, so a pyrite ring is for occasions, and a pyrite bracelet or anklet is for dry days. Pendants and earrings, which stay dry, last longest. The tradition puts pyrite on the right hand, the projective side, and on the index finger for authority; wear it where it will not get wet. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Pyrite - **Citrine** for the classic money pair, the sun's two stones, in the shop's [prosperity kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/prosperity-stones-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) and [citrine collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite). - **Green aventurine** for luck and opportunity, the third stone on the money bracelet; see the [aventurine collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite). - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** for confidence with judgment, the gold pair for the workplace. - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify a pyrite grid, and pyrite grows in it naturally. - **[Lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)**, which carries pyrite inside it, for wisdom with worldly success. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** for grounding pyrite's fire; "healer's gold" is the two grown together. - **[Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/)** or **[garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/)** for the Fire pair, courage and drive. - **[Black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/)** for the two kinds of shield together, the deflector and the absorber. - **[Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/)** for the slow, green kind of abundance beside pyrite's fast gold. - **[Fluorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/)** for focus beside the money stone on the desk. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Pyrite Pyrite is the one stone on this site that must stay dry, so its cleansing list is short: - **Sunlight.** The natural charge for the sun's stone: an hour in the morning sun, and it does not fade. - **Smoke.** The everyday method: [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/), sage, or incense, passed through three times. - **Sound.** A bell, a bowl, or a chime. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/).** Overnight on a selenite slab or beside a selenite tower. - **Dry earth.** Buried overnight in dry soil or a bowl of dry rice; not in damp garden earth. - **Moonlight.** Fine, indoors on a sill; not outside in the dew. - **Never water.** No rinsing, no soaking, no moon water, no bath: water starts the reaction that turns pyrite to rust and acid. - **Never salt.** Salt water is worse than water, and dry salt scratches the faces. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more; use the dry ones. ### Can Pyrite Go in Water? No. Pyrite is iron sulfide, and with water and air it slowly oxidizes into iron oxide, which is rust, and sulfuric acid, which is why the runoff from pyrite mines is acid and why a wet pyrite specimen tarnishes, pits, and can eventually crumble. A brief splash, wiped dry at once, will not ruin a stone, but never soak it, never put it in a bath or a moon-water jar, and never make an elixir with it. Wipe dust off with a dry cloth or a soft brush, and if it needs more, a barely damp cloth followed immediately by a dry one. ## How to Tell if Pyrite Is Real Real pyrite is cheaper than most of its imitations, so the fakes are rare, and the real question is usually the other way around: is my gold actually pyrite? Both are easy: 1. **Look at the shape.** Cubes, striated faces, and sharp geometric clusters mean pyrite; nothing else grows that way in that color. Gold is rounded and shapeless. 2. **Streak it.** On the unglazed back of a tile, pyrite leaves a greenish-black or brownish-black streak. Gold leaves gold. Painted glass or resin leaves nothing, or flakes. 3. **Feel the weight.** Pyrite is heavy for its size. Painted resin and "pyrite" plastic beads are light; gold is much heavier still. 4. **Try a magnet.** Real pyrite does not respond to a magnet. A "pyrite" that jumps to a magnet is magnetite, hematite, or a plated steel bead. 5. **Scratch it.** Pyrite scratches a copper coin and a knife blade, and shatters rather than dents when struck. Gold dents. Glass and resin scratch easily. 6. **Smell it.** Struck or scraped, pyrite gives off a faint sulfur smell, like a match; nothing else on the list does. Watch for one common substitute: cheap "pyrite" bracelets are sometimes hematite or steel beads plated gold, which are magnetic and weigh differently. Everything we sell is natural pyrite, and the listings say so. ## Pyrite Price Pyrite is one of the cheapest crystals there is, because it is mined by the ton. A pound of [tumbled nuggets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fools-gold-pound?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) is about ten dollars, a pound of [rough pyrite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-pyrite-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) eight, a pound of [small cubes](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-pyrite-cubed-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) thirty, a [pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) nine, a [worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-worrry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) five, a charm three, a pendulum eight, and bracelets six to thirteen dollars. What costs money is perfection: a single sharp Navajún cube in its marl can be fifty to several hundred dollars depending on size, a large Peruvian cluster the same, a big pyrite sun tens to a couple hundred, and a pyritized ammonite is bought as a fossil. Is pyrite worth anything as metal? No: it is worthless as gold and worth a few cents a pound as sulfur ore. For spiritual work, a pound of tumbled pyrite is years of supply. ## Pyrite Care Pyrite needs one thing, and that thing is dry. Keep it out of the bathroom, the kitchen sink, and the damp basement; store it in a dry drawer or a closed box with a silica gel packet if your house is humid; and wipe it with a dry cloth rather than washing it. Keep it apart from your other stones, because pyrite dust is a mild irritant and the sulfur can tarnish silver and copper jewelry stored beside it. At 6 to 6.5 it will scratch softer stones and can be scratched by quartz, so give it its own pouch, and keep sharp cubes away from anything polished. Handle a big cluster by the base, since the edges are brittle and crystals snap off, and wash your hands after handling rough pyrite. Do not put it in an ultrasonic cleaner or near heat. Treated dry, a pyrite cube keeps its shine for decades; treated wet, it browns in months. ## Where to Find Pyrite Everything we carry is in our [pyrite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pyrite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite). The stones: [tumbled fool's gold by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fools-gold-pound?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), [rough pyrite by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-pyrite-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), [pyrite cubes by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-pyrite-cubed-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), [tumbled pyrite by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-pyrite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), the [pyrite pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), the [pyrite worry stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-worrry-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), the [fool's gold charm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fools-gold-charm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), and the [quartz plate with aragonite and pyrite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/flat-quartz-withj-aragonite-pyrite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) for the altar, plus [chalcopyrite tumbles by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-chalcopyrite-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) for the peacock version. Divination: the [six-sided pyrite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-pyrite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite). Jewelry: the [4mm pyrite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pyrite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), the [8mm pyrite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8mm-pyrite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), the [green aventurine, citrine, and pyrite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/aventurine-green-citrine-pyrite-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), and the [wire-wrapped pyrite point pendants](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-wire-wrapped-pyrite-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) by the five. Kits: the [prosperity stones kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/prosperity-stones-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite) with citrine, nephrite jade, and pyrite. For the rest of the money shelf, see [citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), [green aventurine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite), and all our [money crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/money-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pyrite). ## Pyrite FAQ ### What is pyrite? Pyrite is iron sulfide, the most abundant sulfide mineral on earth, a brass-yellow metallic mineral that grows in cubes and clusters. It is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, heavy, brittle, not magnetic, and it throws sparks when struck against steel, which is where its name, from the Greek for fire, comes from. ### What is another name for pyrite? Fool's gold, for the prospectors it has fooled, and iron pyrite. Faceted pyrite set in silver is sold as marcasite, and flat radiating discs of it are called pyrite suns or pyrite dollars. ### What does pyrite symbolize? The sun's gold brought down to earth in a form anyone can hold, order in its perfect cubes, and the spark hidden in a plain stone; practitioners read those as money, luck, and protection. It has been the fire-starter, the mirror, and the false gold of every culture that found it. ### What is the spiritual meaning of pyrite? In crystal practice, abundance first, then protection of the bright, deflecting kind, then the fire of will and confidence. Scott Cunningham lists it under Mars and Fire for money, divination, and luck, and Judy Hall calls it an energy shield that overcomes inertia and feelings of inadequacy. ### Why do we wear pyrite? For confidence, luck, and a shield that shines: it is worn to interviews, sales days, and hard conversations, and kept on the desk and in the wallet for money. Wear it dry, on the right wrist or as a pendant, and take it off to wash, because water tarnishes it. ### Is pyrite a good luck stone? Yes. It is the luck stone in Cunningham's list, and the oldest kind of luck charm there is, the one that looks like the thing you are hoping for. Practitioners carry a nugget for interviews, sales, and games of chance. ### What is pyrite good for? Money and abundance, luck, protection, confidence and self-worth, work and career, the solar plexus, divination, and any working for success. It is the desk stone and the cash-box stone. ### What chakra is pyrite? The solar plexus, the gold chakra of personal power and will, with the root as a second home for the material side of abundance. Lay a flat piece on the stomach before a day that needs confidence. ### Is pyrite magnetic? No. Despite its iron, pyrite does not respond to a magnet. A gold-colored bead or stone that jumps to a magnet is magnetite, hematite, or a plated steel bead sold as pyrite. ### How do you tell pyrite from gold? Pyrite grows in cubes and sharp clusters, is pale brass yellow, scratches a knife, shatters when struck, and leaves a black streak on unglazed tile. Gold is rounded, buttery yellow, soft enough to dent, four times heavier, and leaves a gold streak. ### Can pyrite go in water? No. Water and air turn pyrite slowly into rust and sulfuric acid, so it tarnishes, pits, and can crumble. Wipe it with a dry cloth, cleanse it with smoke, sound, or sunlight, and never make an elixir or moon water with it. ### Who should not wear pyrite? Nobody is barred from it, but it is a Fire and Mars stone that can make a person blunt, so someone already running hot may want a gentler stone. The practical caution is bigger: keep it dry, off wet skin, out of the mouth, and away from small children and pets. ### How much is pyrite worth? Almost nothing as metal and very little as a crystal: tumbled nuggets about ten dollars a pound, cubes thirty a pound, a worry stone five, bracelets six to thirteen. Perfect single cubes from Spain and large clusters from Peru sell for fifty to several hundred dollars as specimens. ### Where is pyrite found? Nearly everywhere there is iron and sulfur. The famous specimen sources are Navajún in Spain for perfect cubes, Peru for glittering clusters, Elba for pyritohedrons, Illinois for pyrite suns, Russia for rainbow pyrite, and the Rio Tinto in Spain, mined since before the Romans. 👈 [Back To All Spiritual Crystals & Gemstones](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-crystals --- ### [The 7 Best Crystals for Mercury Retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) **Published:** June 16, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering how to survive Mercury Retrograde? Aside from casting protection spells and charms on your computer, phone, and car, an easy way to keep yourself safe from these perceived negative energies is to use crystals! Healing crystals do more than just heal; their energies can protect communication, travel, and more! All you have to do is store them on, in, or around the person, place, or thing that needs protection! Simply cleanse and keep your crystals close -- it’s going to be a rough ride! ### How do I know if it’s Mercury Retrograde? Usually, Mercury rules over travel, communication, electronics, and social activities. When it’s orbiting normally, it keeps those social constructs safe and in place. So, when the planet Mercury goes retrograde or appears to travel backward, it tends to cause major issues. When Mercury goes Retrograde, you can expect: - Smartphones to drop and break - Exes to start texting or reaching out in general - Internet outages - Wifi dropping - Cars to break down - Increased car wrecks - Laptop batteries to die faster - Messed up communication - Lost documents - Computers to freeze - Card readers to stop working - And more! (Tell us your tell-tale signs in the comments!) If you want to learn more about Mercury in Retrograde, check out our other articles: - [What is Mercury Retrograde?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mercury-retrograde-explained/) ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/7-Best-Crystals-for-Mercury-Retrograde-533x800.jpg "7BestCrystalsforMercuryRetrograde Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## The 7 Best Crystals for Mercury Retrograde 1. [Black Tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) - Created from thin, black rods, black tourmaline normally to pull harmful energy and negative vibes away from you! During this time, it can also be used to help you settle and mentally collect yourself before making big decisions. Bye chaos! Hello clear thinking! 2. [Labradorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/labradorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) 1. Office gossip is always around, but during a retrograde, it seems to be at an all-time high! This beautiful blue-green fiberoptic crystal is great for reflecting happiness back at people who would rather gossip. In short, it sweetens the voice and helps people speak about the kind truth. 3. [Fluorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/fluorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) - [Fluorite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/) crystals are a favorite for clarity, and during this time, they’re great for creating peace and harmony! Wear this crystal to help reduce stress and anxiety, which will allow you to function normally during a retrograde! 4. [Shungite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/shungite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) - Protect your car, computer, and phone with this dark, black crystal! Usually, this stone keeps EMFs and microwaves to a minimum, but it can also be charged and placed on electronics to help reduce tech issues! 5. [Lapis Lazuli](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) - A classic charisma stone, this gold and deep blue colored crystal helps relax the nervous system and allows you to speak with clear confidence and truth. During a retrograde, words get jumbled and meanings get misinterpreted; [lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) helps you be the most charismatic person in the room! 6. [Amazonite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amazonite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) - [Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/) crystals are excellent during this astrological event! They help you gain patience when shit hits the fan. Usually, this crystal heals the heart chakra; now it opens it up and helps you view the world with happiness. 7. [Hematite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-mercury-retrograde) - Normally, this crystal works with the root chakra to help with grounding. During the retrograde, we need this power more than ever. While black tourmaline pulls external negative vibes away from you, [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) keeps your negative vibes in check! We recommend carrying both at the same time! What are your favorite crystals to use during the retrograde? **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** Crystals, mercury retrograde --- ### [Fluorite Meaning: Spiritual Properties, Uses, and How to Work With It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/) **Published:** September 28, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Practitioners keep fluorite for focus, clarity, and balance: it is the study stone, the desk stone, and the one crystal that comes in every color of the rainbow, often several in a single piece. The mineral gave its name to fluorescence, has been smelted into steel and ground into camera lenses, and was carved into the vases Roman senators paid fortunes for. Here is what fluorite is, its colors and what each is used for, its meaning from Rome to the crystal books, its chakra and zodiac, how to use and cleanse it, and how to care for a stone that splits along its own perfect planes. **Content:** Practitioners keep fluorite for focus, clarity, and balance. It is the study stone and the desk stone, the one held through an exam, a deadline, or a decision, and the tidy mind's crystal: the stone people reach for when there are too many tabs open. It is also the most colorful mineral on earth, green and purple and blue and yellow, often banded together in one piece, and in crystal practice each color has its own job, so a rainbow fluorite is a small toolkit rather than a single tool. ## What Is Fluorite? [Fluorite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorite) is [calcium fluoride](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_fluoride), a halide mineral that grows in cubes and octahedrons and is the defining stone for 4 on the [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale): softer than glass, harder than a copper coin, and easy to scratch with a steel knife. It has a perfect octahedral cleavage, so a cube of fluorite can be tapped into a neat eight-sided crystal, and a dropped fluorite splits cleanly along flat planes. It is heavy for a pale stone, with a specific gravity of about 3.2, glassy in luster, and transparent to translucent, and it leaves a white streak. The name comes from the Latin fluere, "to flow," because miners used it as a [flux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flux_%28metallurgy%29) to make molten metal run in the furnace, a use first printed by [Georgius Agricola](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgius_Agricola) in 1530. Fluorescence was named for fluorite too: many pieces glow under ultraviolet light, and the physicist George Stokes gave the effect the mineral's name in 1852. Pure fluorite is colorless. Nearly every piece is colored by traces of other elements and by radiation over geologic time, which is why it has been called the most colorful mineral in the world: purple, green, blue, yellow, pink, champagne, brown, black, and clear, in every shade and often in bands within one crystal. Industrially it is the source of most of the world's fluorine, through [hydrofluoric acid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrofluoric_acid), and the purest clear crystals were ground into [apochromatic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apochromat) lenses for cameras and microscopes, because fluorite bends light with almost no color fringe. ### Where Fluorite Is Found Fluorite grows in veins with lead, zinc, and silver ores and in granite country, and it is mined by the million tons: [China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China) leads, then [Mexico](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico), Mongolia, South Africa, and Spain. The green and purple tumbles, spheres, and towers in every crystal shop are Chinese, from the mines of [Hunan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunan) and neighboring provinces, and most rainbow fluorite is Chinese or Mexican. The collector's localities are famous by name: the green cubes of Weardale in England's North Pennines, which fluoresce blue in daylight; the deep green octahedrons of Erongo in [Namibia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namibia); the purple and yellow crystals of Cave-in-Rock in [Hardin County, Illinois](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardin_County%2C_Illinois), which made fluorite the state mineral of Illinois; and [Blue John](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_John), the banded purple-blue and yellow fluorite of one hillside at Castleton in Derbyshire, mined since the 1700s and turned into vases, bowls, and cups that are now antiques. ### Fluorite Colors: Green, Purple, Rainbow, Blue, Yellow, Clear, Pink, and Black What color is fluorite? All of them, and in crystal practice each color has its own assignment: | Color | What it is | Look | Lore in one line | |---|---|---|---| | Green fluorite | The most common shop color, mostly from China | Mint to bottle green, often with purple edges | The heart's focus: calm concentration, cleansing, and growth | | Purple fluorite | Colored by radiation and trace elements | Lilac to deep violet, often in bands | The third eye's focus: intuition, discernment, the spiritual side of clarity | | Rainbow fluorite | Green and purple, sometimes blue and clear, banded in one piece | Striped like agate, glowing when held to light | The full toolkit: focus at every level, and the study stone most people buy | | Blue fluorite | Rarer; the classic is Blue John and the pale blue of Illinois | Sky to steel blue | Calm and clear speech; the throat's fluorite | | Yellow fluorite | Colored by trace elements; Illinois, Spain, Morocco | Honey to lemon | Creativity and the intellect; the solar plexus's fluorite | | Clear fluorite | The pure mineral, and the optical grade | Colorless and glassy | Alignment of all the rest; the clearing stone | | Pink fluorite | Rare; the Alps and Pakistan | Rose pink octahedrons | The heart's gentler fluorite; a collector's stone | | Black fluorite | Darkened by radiation | Near black, translucent at the edges | Grounding and protection; the newest fluorite in the lore | | Phantom fluorite | A crystal grown over an earlier crystal, showing a ghost inside | A cube inside a cube | Growth over time and the lessons of the past | | Yttrium fluorite | Fluorite with yttrium replacing some calcium, from Mexico | Lavender to pale purple, often massive | Sold as a "higher" purple; the same lore | | Blue John | The banded Derbyshire fluorite | Purple-blue and yellow-white bands | Antique English ornament; the lore of the purple and the yellow together | | Fluorite octahedron | The cleavage form, tapped from a cube | A neat eight-sided crystal, any color | Order and structure; the grid stone | Rainbow fluorite is not a separate mineral, only fluorite with more than one color in it, and "mercury fluorite" and "blue-green fluorite" are shop names for the same banded stone. There is no dyed fluorite in the trade; the natural colors are cheap and vivid enough that nobody bothers. ## Fluorite Spiritual Meaning In crystal practice, fluorite is the stone of focus: the mind gathered onto one thing, the study session that holds, the decision made cleanly. Its second use is clarity, both the practical kind, seeing which task matters, and the spiritual kind, seeing which voice to trust, which is why Judy Hall calls it the stone of discernment. Its third is balance, the even mood between the two, and the stone is credited with steadying a scattered person the way a desk lamp steadies a page. It is the stone for the student, the writer, the analyst, the reader, and anyone who lives in their head and wants the head in order. Scott Cunningham's *Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic* lists fluorite as projective, ruled by Neptune, of the element Water, with the power of mental powers, and he gives it to strengthen the conscious mind, to balance the intellect with the intuition, and to be worn or held while studying and working through problems. Judy Hall's *The Crystal Bible* calls fluorite "highly protective, especially on a psychic level," a stone that "cleanses and stabilizes the aura," is "extremely effective against computer and electromagnetic stress," "increases concentration," and is "an excellent learning aid," and she assigns the colors: blue for calm and clear communication, clear for aligning the chakras, green for grounding and absorbing negative energy, purple for the third eye and spiritual awakening, and yellow for creativity and the intellect. Both agree that fluorite is a working stone rather than a mood stone: it is for doing something. The history is Roman, English, and industrial. In the first century, [Pliny the Elder](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pliny_the_Elder) described a precious stone mottled purple and white that the Romans carved into cups and vases and paid fortunes for, the murrhine vessels, and scholars now identify them as fluorite; two of them, the Barber Cup and the Crawford Cup, survive in the British Museum. Agricola's miners in 1530 knew it as fluorspar, the stone that made ore flow. Derbyshire's Blue John was mined from the 1700s and turned into the Georgian and Victorian ornaments that fill English country houses, and in 1852 Stokes named fluorescence after the mineral that showed it best. The 20th century put fluorite into steel, aluminum, refrigerants, and camera lenses, and the crystal shops of the 1980s onward gave it the lore of focus and study, most of it from Hall. There is no ancient talismanic tradition for fluorite the way there is for garnet or amethyst; its lore is modern, and it is honest about being modern. ### What Fluorite Symbolizes Fluorite symbolizes the ordered mind: the cube that splits into a perfect octahedron, structure hidden inside structure, and the rainbow held in one stone without the colors bleeding. Its glow under ultraviolet light is read as the light a person carries that only shows under the right conditions, and its perfect cleavage as the reminder that clarity has planes, and that a mind, like the stone, breaks cleanly when it breaks. ### What Fluorite Is Good For - **Focus and study.** The first use in Cunningham and Hall: a [fluorite palm stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-palm-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) in the hand while reading, a [pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) on the desk, a tumble in the pencil case for the exam. - **Work and decisions.** The desk stone in our guide to [crystals for the workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/), and Hall's stone against the fog of a screen-bound day. - **Discernment.** Hall's stone for telling the true voice from the noise, kept beside the tarot deck and used before a reading. - **Cleansing and balance.** Green fluorite to clear the heart and the room, clear fluorite to align, per Hall; it is in our [crystals for protection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/protection-crystals-guide/) guide as the psychic shield. - **Mercury retrograde.** The stone of clear thinking and careful words in our guide to [crystals for Mercury retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/), and the shop's [Mercury retrograde protection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mercury-retrograde-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) collection. - **The third eye and the heart.** Purple for the one, green for the other, and a rainbow piece for both. - **Creativity.** Yellow fluorite for the intellect that makes things, and rainbow fluorite beside the [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/). - **Divination.** The [green fluorite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-green-fluorite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) or the [rainbow fluorite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-multi-fluorite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) for yes-or-no questions that need a clear head. - **Sleep, for the overthinker.** A green or purple tumble by the bed for the mind that will not stop, in our [crystals for sleep](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) list. ## Fluorite Properties and Correspondences | Property | Fluorite | |---|---| | Mineral | Calcium fluoride, a halide; cubes and octahedrons with perfect octahedral cleavage | | Hardness | 4 on the Mohs scale, the defining mineral; brittle; splits when dropped; safe for a brief rinse | | Color | Green, purple, blue, yellow, clear, pink, black, and banded rainbow; fluoresces under ultraviolet light | | Element | Water in Cunningham; Air in modern practice | | Planet | Neptune in Cunningham; Mercury in modern practice | | Energy | Projective | | Chakra | Heart for green, third eye for purple, throat for blue, solar plexus for yellow, crown for clear | | Zodiac | Pisces and Capricorn, with Gemini for the mind | | Birthstone | None | | Deities | Athena, Thoth, and the gods of learning in modern practice | | Day | Wednesday | | Keywords | Focus, clarity, balance, study, discernment, order, the mind | ### Fluorite Chakra Which chakra is fluorite good for? It depends on the color, which is the whole point of owning more than one. Green fluorite is a heart chakra stone, [Anahata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anahata), for calm concentration and for clearing the heart of the day's static. Purple fluorite is a third eye stone, [Ajna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajna), for intuition, discernment, and the spiritual side of clarity, and it is the fluorite to lay on the brow in meditation. Blue goes to the throat for clear speech, yellow to the solar plexus for will and creative thinking, and clear fluorite to the crown, [Sahasrara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasrara), where Hall uses it to align the rest. A rainbow fluorite, with green and purple in one stone, covers the heart and the third eye together, which is why it is the one most people buy. If the chakra system is new to you, our [beginner guide to the seven chakras](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) explains it, and our [complete list of chakra crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-crystals-complete-list/) places fluorite by color. ### Fluorite Zodiac, Who Should Use It, and Who Should Not What zodiac is fluorite good for? [Pisces](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisces_%28astrology%29), by Cunningham's Neptune rulership, and [Capricorn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capricorn_%28astrology%29) in most modern lists, for the discipline; Gemini claims it for the mind, and any sign can use it. Who should use fluorite? Students, writers, coders, readers, analysts, anyone studying for anything, anyone whose desk is chaos, anyone who overthinks, and anyone who works at a screen all day, which is Hall's specific recommendation. Who should not use fluorite? Nobody is barred from it, and it is a gentle stone in the lore. The cautions are practical. It is soft and cleaves, so it is not a daily-wear ring stone and not a pocket stone for a pocket with keys. It should not be used for elixirs or crystal water: calcium fluoride is nearly insoluble and a polished stone is safe to handle and rinse, but the tradition of drinking water that has held a fluoride mineral is one to skip, and fluorite dust from cutting or breaking it should not be breathed. And it is a mind stone rather than a grounding stone; someone who is anxious rather than scattered may do better with [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) or [black obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) first. ## How to Use Fluorite The best fluorite uses put it where the thinking happens: 1. **On the desk.** A [fluorite pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) or a [polished free form](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) beside the keyboard, in reach of the hand that reaches for the phone; the [natural obelisk](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/7-1-2-fluorite-natural-1-side-obelisk?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) is the office-sized version. 2. **In the hand while studying.** A [fluorite palm stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-palm-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) turned over in the free hand while reading; it is the classic use and it works as a fidget as much as a charm. 3. **In the pencil case or laptop bag.** A tumble from the [rainbow fluorite by the pound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-fluorite-rainbow-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) for the exam, the interview, and the presentation. 4. **On the third eye.** A purple or rainbow piece on the brow for ten minutes before a reading or a hard decision. 5. **On the heart.** A green piece on the chest at the end of a day of other people's problems, Hall's use for clearing the heart. 6. **Worn on the wrist.** The [8mm fluorite bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite), the [4mm stretch bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-stretch-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite), the [purple and green chip bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite), or the [fluorite, amethyst, and aventurine bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-amethyst-green-aventurine-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite), on the right wrist for the projective side, off for sport and sinks. 7. **As a pendulum.** The [green fluorite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-green-fluorite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) or the [rainbow fluorite pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-multi-fluorite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) for questions about work, study, and which path is the clear one. 8. **In a study grid.** Fluorite at the center, clear quartz points at the corners, a sodalite or lapis beside it, under the desk lamp; the [wire-wrapped fluorite points](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/set-fluorite-wire-wrapped-point?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) make the rays. 9. **On a Wednesday with a yellow candle.** Mercury's day, per our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/), with a candle from our [candle color meanings guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#yellow), for a working about study, writing, or a clear answer. 10. **Through Mercury retrograde.** A fluorite on the desk and one in the bag from the first day to the last, for careful words and re-read emails; our [Mercury retrograde crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) guide has the rest. 11. **Rolled on the skin.** The [fluorite roller bottle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-in-roller-bottle-10ml?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite), filled with your own carrier oil and a drop of rosemary, on the temples before work; the stone stays sealed and dry inside. 12. **Under ultraviolet light.** Hold a piece under a UV flashlight in a dark room; the glow is the property that gave fluorescence its name, and it is the best five minutes of any crystal night. ### Fluorite Jewelry and How to Wear It A fluorite bracelet or pendant keeps the focus stone on the body through a long day, and it needs a little care. At 4 on the Mohs scale fluorite scratches against nearly everything, including the quartz beads on the next bracelet, and with its perfect cleavage a bead struck on a table edge can split; a fluorite ring is for occasions rather than every day, in a bezel rather than prongs. Water is fine in passing, so a splash at the sink does no harm, but take it off for the shower, the pool, and the gym, and store it in its own pouch. Pendants and earrings, which take fewer knocks, last longest, and the [fluorite pentagram earrings](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-pentagram-earrings?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) are the shop's. The tradition puts fluorite on the right wrist, the projective side, for the mind's work going out into the world, and on the left for absorbing what you study. ### Crystals That Pair Well With Fluorite - **[Clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/)** to amplify a study grid and to clear the fluorite between sessions. - **[Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/)** or **[lapis lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/)** for the logic-and-insight pair, the desk's blue stones. - **[Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/)** for the third eye pair with purple fluorite; the shop's [fluorite, amethyst, and aventurine bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-amethyst-green-aventurine-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) strings them. - **[Tiger's eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/)** for focus with follow-through. - **[Pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/)** for the money-and-work pair on the desk. - **[Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/)** to ground the mind stone when thinking becomes spinning. - **[Selenite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/)** as the plate it rests on overnight. - **[Amazonite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/)** for calm words with blue fluorite. ## How to Cleanse and Charge Fluorite Fluorite takes most methods, with two cautions: - **Running water.** A quick rinse and dry is fine; calcium fluoride does not dissolve. Do not soak it for hours, and do not shock it from hot to cold, which can crack it along its cleavage. - **Moonlight.** The gentle charge, and the one most practitioners use for a mind stone. - **Sunlight.** Short exposure only. Purple and blue fluorite can fade in long sun, and heat stresses the cleavage. - **Selenite.** Overnight on a selenite plate, the everyday method. - **Smoke or sound.** Both fine. - **Earth.** Buried overnight in dry soil. - **Salt.** Dry salt scratches a soft stone; skip it, and skip salt water. Our full guide to [cleansing and charging crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) covers eleven methods, and our [thirteen ways to clear and recharge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) adds more. ### Can Fluorite Go in Water? Briefly, yes. Fluorite is nearly insoluble, so a rinse under the tap or a short rinse after a day's use will not harm a polished piece, and a tumbled stone dropped into a bowl for an hour survives. Do not leave it soaking, do not use hot water, and do not make an elixir or moon water with it: the stone is fine, but drinking water that has sat with a fluoride mineral is a tradition to leave alone. Raw fluorite with matrix should be wiped rather than rinsed. ## How to Tell if Fluorite Is Real Real fluorite is cheap and vividly colored, so it is faked only in the form of glass and, occasionally, dyed quartz sold as "purple fluorite." Four tests settle it: 1. **Scratch it.** A steel knife scratches fluorite easily, and fluorite scratches a copper coin but not glass. Glass "fluorite" will not scratch with a knife; quartz will scratch glass. 2. **Look for the bands and the planes.** Real fluorite shows color zoning in straight bands and, in rough pieces, flat cleavage faces that meet at sharp angles. Glass has swirls and round bubbles. 3. **Use a UV light.** Most fluorite glows blue, violet, or white under ultraviolet light; glass and dyed quartz do not. 4. **Feel the weight.** Fluorite is heavy for its look, heavier than quartz and glass of the same size. 5. **Check the price.** A large, perfectly clear, vividly colored "fluorite" sphere for a few dollars is glass; real fluorite that clear costs more. Everything we sell is natural fluorite, and the listings say green, rainbow, or purple. ## Fluorite Price Fluorite is inexpensive, because it is mined by the million tons and the crystal-grade material is a byproduct. A [chip bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-chip-bracelet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) is four dollars, the [8mm bracelet](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) six, a [pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sided-multi-fluorite-pendulum?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) eight, a [palm stone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-palm-stone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) ten, a [pyramid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-pyramid?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) or [egg](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-egg?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) seventeen, a [polished free form](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) twenty-one, a pound of [rough rainbow fluorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-fluorite-rainbow-untumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) eighteen, and a pound of [tumbled rainbow fluorite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bulk-fluorite-rainbow-tumbled-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) thirty-four. Size is what costs: the [natural obelisks](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-2-1-7-fluorite-natural-1-side-obelisk?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) run from seventy-eight to nearly two hundred dollars by weight, and a seven-pound [polished free shape](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/fluorite-polygone-free-shape?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite) is over four hundred. Collector crystals are another market: a fine Weardale green cube or a pink Alpine octahedron is priced by locality, hundreds to thousands, and antique Blue John ornaments are bought as antiques. For spiritual work, a palm stone and a bracelet are the whole kit. ## Fluorite Care Fluorite needs the care of a soft stone. At 4 on the Mohs scale it will be scratched by quartz, agate, glass, and keys, so store it in its own pouch and keep bracelets off for anything that knocks the wrist. With its perfect cleavage a fall onto tile can split it cleanly, so keep spheres on stands and towers on a flat surface away from the edge. Rinse and dry it, or wipe it, and skip ultrasonic cleaners, steam, and hot water. Keep purple and blue pieces out of long direct sun, which fades them, and away from heaters. Treated gently, fluorite keeps its color and polish for decades, and a UV flashlight will still light it up. ## Where to Find Fluorite Everything we carry is in our [fluorite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/fluorite-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=fluorite). 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Here is where it comes from, how to pronounce it, how to choose one, and how to consecrate and care for it. **Content:** An athame is a ritual knife, usually double-edged with a black handle, that witches use to direct energy, cast and open the circle, and stand for one of the elements on the altar. It is never used to cut anything physical. That is the whole definition, and the one rule that separates an athame from every other knife in the house: the blade points, draws, and salutes, and the cutting is left to a different tool. If you are new to witchcraft, the athame is probably the tool you have the most questions about, because it looks dangerous, it has a word nobody agrees how to say, and every book seems to give it a different element. This page covers what it is and where the word comes from, how to pronounce it, what it is for, how it differs from a boline, the kinds you can buy, how to choose and consecrate one, the laws and safety rules that apply to owning a blade, and what to use if you do not have one. - [What Is an Athame?](#what-is) - [Where the Athame Comes From](#history) - [How to Pronounce Athame](#pronounce) - [What an Athame Is Used For](#uses) - [Athame vs. Boline](#boline) - [Types of Athames](#types) - [How to Choose an Athame](#choose) - [How to Consecrate an Athame, Step by Step](#consecrate) - [How to Care for and Store an Athame](#care) - [Knife Laws and Safety](#safety) - [What to Use If You Do Not Have an Athame](#substitutes) - [Athame FAQ](#faq) ## What Is an Athame? An athame is the ritual blade of Wicca and most modern witchcraft, and its job is to direct the practitioner's will rather than to cut. In practice it is a dagger, traditionally double-edged and traditionally with a black handle, kept on the altar and picked up to draw the circle, to trace symbols in the air, to salute the four directions, and to point energy at whatever the working is aimed at. Some witches keep the edge dull on purpose; many buy it dull and leave it that way. The athame belongs to the set of [magical tools in Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_tools_in_Wicca) alongside the wand, the [chalice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalice), and the [pentacle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentacle), and in the standard altar layout each of those four stands for one of the [classical elements](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_element). Which element the athame gets is one of the oldest arguments in Wicca, and the argument is honest on both sides. Gerald Gardner's tradition assigns the athame to fire, on the logic that a blade is forged in it; the ceremonial magic that Wicca borrowed from assigns the dagger to air, on the logic that it cuts through it like thought. Both systems work. Pick the one your tradition or your book uses, and stop worrying about it. The word itself is unusual because it has no everyday meaning. "Athame" was coined, or at least adopted, by Gardner in the 1940s and 1950s, and it exists only in witchcraft. Which is why it has three pronunciations, covered below. ## Where the Athame Comes From The athame comes from the black-handled knife of medieval and Renaissance ceremonial magic, adopted and renamed by [Gerald Gardner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Gardner) when he built modern [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca) in mid-twentieth-century England. The old grimoires, and above all the [Key of Solomon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_of_Solomon), give the magician a set of knives: one with a black hilt for drawing the circle and commanding spirits, one with a white hilt for practical cutting. French manuscripts of the Key of Solomon call the black-handled knife the *arthame* or *arthana*, and a 1931 book on magic and alchemy by the French writer Grillot de Givry reproduced the word. Gardner read it, dropped the r, and the athame was born. Gardner's [Gardnerian Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerian_Wicca) made the athame the witch's personal tool: black-handled, double-edged, inscribed with symbols along the handle, and used to cast the circle, consecrate the other tools, and invoke the quarters. His [Book of Shadows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Shadows), edited and expanded by [Doreen Valiente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Valiente), spread the athame and its rules to every tradition that came after. The rule that it never cuts physical matter is his, and so is the pairing with a white-handled knife, the [boline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boline), for everything that does need cutting. Behind the grimoires is the folklore of the blade itself. The belief that [iron](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_in_folklore) repels spirits and fairies is very old and very widespread in Europe, which is part of why a steel knife is the tool for drawing a boundary that keeps unwanted things out. Whether or not you believe iron does anything, you are holding a thousand years of people who thought it did. ## How to Pronounce Athame Athame is pronounced "ATH-uh-may" by most American witches, "uh-THAY-mee" by many British and older-tradition witches, and "ATH-uh-mee" or "uh-THAM-ay" by a good number of others, and every one of those is correct. The word is a made-up borrowing from a French manuscript, so there is no original pronunciation to appeal to. Gardner's own covens said it several ways. If you want a rule of thumb: say "ATH-uh-may" and nobody at a public ritual will blink. If your coven or your teacher says it differently, say it their way in their circle. A word that only witches use is a word witches get to pronounce however they like. ## What an Athame Is Used For An athame is used to cast and open the circle, to invoke and dismiss the quarters, to consecrate other tools, to trace symbols in the air, and to direct energy at the target of a spell. It is also used as a symbol in a few specific rites. Here is the working list: - **Casting the circle.** The most common use. The athame is held out and walked around the working space, usually clockwise, while the practitioner visualizes a boundary rising along the line of the blade. Our guides to [casting a circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) and [Wiccan circle basics](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-circle-basics/) walk through the words and the order. - **Opening the circle.** At the end, the same walk in reverse, with the blade drawing the boundary back into the ground or into the knife. - **Calling and releasing the quarters.** The athame is raised toward each direction while the element or guardian of that quarter is invoked, and a pentagram is often traced in the air with the point. - **Consecrating other tools.** A new wand, chalice, or pentacle is touched or traced with the athame during its blessing, so the athame is usually the first tool a witch consecrates. - **Directing energy.** In spellwork, the point aims raised energy at a candle, a jar, a poppet, or a written petition. The blade is an extension of the arm and the arm is an extension of the will. - **Carving candles.** This is the one exception to "never cuts": many witches use the athame's point to inscribe a word or symbol into a candle before dressing it, on the reasoning that carving intention into wax is spiritual work, not physical cutting. Others keep a separate carving tool. Our [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) covers the carving either way. - **The symbolic Great Rite.** In some Wiccan traditions the athame is lowered into the chalice to represent the union of god and goddess, and the wine is then blessed. It is a symbol; the athame stands for one polarity and the cup for the other. - **Ritual salutes and blessings.** Touching the blade to the forehead, heart, and altar; drawing a pentagram over food and drink; marking a sabbat by raising the blade to the fire. Small gestures that make the tool part of the whole rite. What the athame is not for: cutting herbs, cord, cloth, candles down to size, or anything else that needs a real edge. That is the boline's job. ## Athame vs. Boline The athame directs energy and never cuts, and the boline cuts and never directs energy, and that division is the whole difference between the two knives. A [boline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boline) is traditionally a white-handled knife, often with a curved or sickle-shaped blade, kept sharp and used for the practical work of witchcraft: harvesting herbs, cutting cord for knot magic, trimming wicks, carving candles, and slicing bread and fruit for the feast. It is a working knife with a ritual home. | Tool | Handle and Blade | What It Does | Kept Sharp? | |---|---|---|---| | Athame | The athame traditionally has a black handle and a straight, double-edged blade. | The athame directs energy: it casts the circle, calls the quarters, consecrates tools, and points spellwork at its target. | No. Many are sold dull and stay dull. | | Boline | The boline traditionally has a white handle and a curved, single-edged, or sickle-shaped blade. | The boline does the physical cutting: herbs, cord, wicks, candles, and food for the ritual meal. | Yes. A dull boline is a useless boline. | You do not need both to start. Plenty of solitary witches use one athame for energy work and a plain kitchen knife, set aside for the purpose, for cutting. 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Knapped obsidian edges are sharper than steel, so treat one as a real blade. | | Wooden athame | A blade and handle carved from a single piece of wood, or a wooden blade set into a handle. | It suits practices that avoid metal, traditions that use the athame for air rather than fire, and households with children. | | Acrylic or resin athame | A clear or colored cast blade, often with dried flowers, glitter, or a crystal set inside. | It suits witches who want something that reads as clearly ceremonial and non-threatening, and it is what many coven leaders hand to a new student for the first year. | The shop's [athame collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/athames?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=what-is-an-athame) carries most of these, from a plain wooden-handled athame to Damascus and bone, and every listing says whether the blade ships sharp. ## How to Choose an Athame Choose an athame by how it feels in your hand and whether its material matches your practice, and let tradition, price, and looks come after that. Some specifics: - **Hold it, or picture holding it.** The handle should fill your grip without your fingers meeting your palm. A blade that is too long for you will feel like a prop; too short and it feels like a letter opener. Six to nine inches overall is the usual range. - **Decide about the edge.** If you have children, pets, roommates, or an anxious mind, buy a dull or non-metal athame. A sharp athame gains you nothing in ritual, because the athame does not cut. - **Decide about metal.** Most Wiccan traditions use steel. Some traditions and some individual witches avoid iron and steel in the circle, on the old folk logic that iron repels the very spirits and fae they are inviting. If that is you, selenite, obsidian, bone, or wood. - **Black handle or not.** The black handle is Gardner's rule, and the reasoning was that black absorbs and stores energy. Follow it if your tradition does. If you are eclectic, the handle can be any color that feels right, and a great many working witches carry an athame with a bone, wood, or colored handle. - **Double-edged or single.** Double-edged is traditional and symbolizes the two-way flow of energy. Single-edged dirks and sgian dubhs are common, especially in Celtic-flavored practices, and work exactly as well. - **Do not buy the cheapest decorative dagger you can find.** Fantasy daggers sold as decor are often sharpened, badly balanced, and loose in the handle. An athame sold as an altar tool is made to be held, not displayed. - **Buy it yourself, or receive it as a gift; do not buy it for someone unasked.** A long-standing custom says an athame should be chosen by the witch who will use it, or given with love by someone who knows them. A surprise athame is a lovely thought and usually the wrong knife. ## How to Consecrate an Athame, Step by Step Consecrating an athame means cleansing it of whatever it carried before it reached you and dedicating it to your practice, and the whole rite takes about twenty minutes on the night of a full moon. Here is the method most traditions share: 1. **Cleanse the blade physically.** Wipe the athame down with a soft cloth. If it is steel and came with factory oil, wipe that off with a little rubbing alcohol on a cloth, then dry it fully. Do not wash selenite; it dissolves. Do not soak bone or wood. 2. **Cleanse it spiritually.** Pass the blade through the smoke of rosemary, frankincense, or a cleansing incense, or sprinkle it with a few drops of salted [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) and dry it at once, or lay it on a bed of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) overnight. Use one method, not all three. 3. **Set up the four elements.** On the altar, place a dish of salt or soil (earth), a stick of incense or a feather (air), a white candle (fire), and a small bowl of water (water). Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/#white) explains why white is the default for a consecration candle. 4. **Cast a circle if you use one.** If the athame is your first tool, cast the circle with your finger or your wand this once; the athame takes over from the next rite on. 5. **Present the athame to each element.** Touch the blade to the salt and say, "By earth, I cleanse and bless this blade." Pass it through the incense smoke: "By air." Pass it quickly through the candle flame, above the wick, not in it: "By fire." Sprinkle it with water and dry it: "By water." Steel tolerates all four; for selenite, wood, or bone, hold the blade above the water instead of wetting it. 6. **Name its purpose.** Hold the athame in your dominant hand, point up, and say what it is for in your own words, or use the dedication in the next section. Say your own name and, if you have one, your craft name. 7. **Charge it.** Hold the blade in both hands and picture light or heat moving from your hands into the metal, or raise the point to the moon through a window and let it "fill." A minute of real attention is enough. 8. **Anoint the handle.** A drop of olive oil, or a ritual oil for protection or blessing, rubbed into the handle with your thumb. Skip this on acrylic, which oil can cloud. 9. **Use it immediately.** Draw a pentagram in the air over the altar, or trace the circle boundary once. A consecrated tool that goes straight into a drawer stays half-blessed. 10. **Wrap and store it.** Sheath it if it has a sheath, wrap it in a black cloth, and keep it on or near the altar. See [care and storage](#care). Words for the dedication: > Blade of my will, I name you mine. > You will cast my circle and call my quarters. > You will point where I aim and hold what I raise. > You will never cut flesh, cord, or leaf. > By earth, air, fire, and water, be consecrated to my work, and to no one else's. Reconsecrate the athame if someone else handles it in a way you did not invite, if it is dropped and damaged, or if you leave the tradition it was first dedicated in. Once a year at Samhain or at a full moon is plenty otherwise. ## How to Care for and Store an Athame Store an athame sheathed and wrapped in a dark cloth on or near the altar, keep steel dry and lightly oiled, and never let anyone else use it. The details depend on what it is made of: - **Steel and Damascus.** Wipe the blade dry after every rite; fingerprints and humidity rust steel, and Damascus rusts fastest of all. Once a month, rub a drop of mineral oil or camellia oil along both faces of the blade with a cloth. Stainless steel needs less of this, carbon steel and Damascus need all of it. - **Bone, horn, and stag.** Keep them out of direct sun, which yellows and cracks them, and away from radiators. A little of the same mineral oil on the handle twice a year keeps bone from drying. - **Selenite.** Never wet it. Never leave it near the bath, the sink, or an open window in rain. Dust it with a dry brush. It scratches with a fingernail, so give it its own cloth. - **Obsidian.** Keep the edge away from other tools; it chips, and the chips are sharp. Wrap it separately. - **Wood.** A drop of oil on the wood each season. Keep it away from damp. - **The black cloth.** The tradition of wrapping the athame in black silk or cotton comes from Gardner and serves two purposes: black is held to keep stray energy off the tool, and cloth keeps the blade from nicking everything else in the drawer. Any dark natural fabric works. - **Lending.** Do not. An athame is personal in the way a toothbrush is personal, and most witches will not touch another witch's athame without being asked. If someone needs a blade for a group rite, hand them the boline. - **Retiring.** If an athame breaks or you leave the practice, some traditions bury the blade; others keep it wrapped and out of use. Do not throw a steel blade in household trash without wrapping it heavily; sanitation workers get cut by loose knives. ## Knife Laws and Safety An athame is legally a knife, and in some places a double-edged dagger specifically, so it is subject to whatever knife laws apply where you live and wherever you carry it. This is the part most witchcraft pages leave out, and it matters more than the element debate. - **At home,** owning an athame is legal in the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and nearly everywhere else. Keep it out of reach of children in the same way you would a kitchen knife, and store it sheathed. - **In public,** the rules change fast. Several U.S. states and many cities restrict carrying a double-edged dagger or a dirk, concealed or otherwise, regardless of purpose. In the UK it is illegal to carry a knife with a blade over three inches in public without good reason, and "it is my ritual tool" has not reliably counted. Australia and Canada have similar carry restrictions. If you are taking an athame to an outdoor ritual, transport it sheathed, wrapped, and in a bag, not on your belt, and check your local law by name before you go. A selenite, wooden, or acrylic athame sidesteps the problem entirely. - **Flying,** any athame goes in checked luggage, sheathed and wrapped, or it stays home. Airport security will confiscate a blade in a carry-on, including a selenite one if it looks like a knife on the scanner. - **In the circle,** pass a blade handle-first, keep the point down when you are not using it, and never gesture with a sharp athame toward another person. A dull athame is not a lesser tool; it is a wiser one. - **With fire,** pass steel above the candle flame, not through the wick, and keep the pass quick. Wooden and acrylic blades do not go near the flame at all. None of this makes the athame dangerous to own. It makes it a knife, and knives get treated like knives. ## What to Use If You Do Not Have an Athame You can use your finger, a wand, or a wooden or crystal blade in place of an athame, and every one of them casts a circle exactly as well. The tool has never been the source of the power; the witch is. Substitutes, roughly in order of how common they are: - **Your index finger.** The original athame. Many witches cast their daily circles this way and save the blade for full rituals. - **A wand.** In traditions that assign air to the athame and fire to the wand, or the reverse, the two are close enough in job that one stands in for the other in nearly every rite. - **A selenite wand or point.** Does the athame's work and doubles as a cleansing crystal. Pointed selenite from the [selenite collection](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=what-is-an-athame) is the closest substitute in feel. - **A letter opener or butter knife.** Dedicated to the purpose and never returned to the drawer. This is the classic broke-witch athame and there is no shame in it; consecrate it exactly as you would a bought one. - **A carved wooden blade.** Twenty minutes with a knife and a length of hardwood, or a wooden play dagger, sanded and oiled. - **A stick.** A straight fallen branch, stripped of bark, is a wand and an athame at once. Ask the tree first. What not to use: a kitchen knife that goes back into kitchen use (the boundary between "cuts food" and "casts circles" is the whole point of the tool), a sharp decorative dagger with a loose handle, or anything you would be uncomfortable holding in a candlelit room with your eyes half closed. ## Athame FAQ ### What is an athame? An athame is a ritual knife, usually double-edged with a black handle, that witches use to direct energy, cast and open the circle, and consecrate other tools. It is never used to cut anything physical; the boline does the cutting. ### How do you pronounce athame? Most American witches say "ATH-uh-may." British and older-tradition witches often say "uh-THAY-mee," and "ATH-uh-mee" and "uh-THAM-ay" are also common. The word was borrowed by Gerald Gardner from a French manuscript of the Key of Solomon, so there is no single correct pronunciation. ### What is an athame used for? An athame is used to cast and open the circle, call and release the quarters, consecrate tools, trace symbols in the air, direct energy at the target of a spell, and, in some traditions, carve candles and perform the symbolic Great Rite with the chalice. ### What is the difference between an athame and a boline? The athame directs energy and never cuts; the boline is a sharp working knife, traditionally white-handled and often curved, used to cut herbs, cord, wicks, and food for ritual. Many witches own only an athame and use a dedicated kitchen knife as a boline. ### Does an athame need to be sharp? No. An athame never cuts anything physical, so a dull blade does everything a sharp one does and is safer in a candlelit circle. Many athames are sold dull, and selenite, wood, and acrylic athames cannot be sharpened at all. ### Which element does the athame represent? Gardnerian Wicca and most of its descendants assign the athame to fire, because a blade is forged in fire. Ceremonial magic and some eclectic traditions assign it to air, because a blade cuts through it like thought. Both are traditional; use whichever your path teaches. ### Does an athame have to have a black handle? No. The black handle is Gerald Gardner's rule, based on the idea that black stores energy, and Gardnerian and Alexandrian witches follow it. Eclectic witches use bone, wood, horn, colored, and crystal athames without any loss of function. ### Which hand do you hold an athame in? Hold the athame in your dominant hand, the one you write with, which most traditions call the projective hand. Some traditions specify the right hand regardless; if yours does, follow it. ### Is it legal to own an athame? Yes, owning an athame at home is legal in the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, and nearly everywhere else. Carrying it in public is restricted in many places because it is a double-edged dagger, so transport it sheathed and wrapped in a bag, and check your local knife law before taking it to an outdoor ritual. ### How do you cleanse an athame? Pass the blade through cleansing smoke such as rosemary or frankincense, sprinkle it with salted moon water and dry it immediately, or lay it on black salt overnight. Then present it to earth, air, fire, and water, name its purpose aloud, and use it at once. Do not wet selenite, bone, or wood. ### Can I use a kitchen knife as an athame? Yes, if you take it out of kitchen use for good and consecrate it. The one thing an athame must not do is go back and forth between cutting food and casting circles; the separation is what makes it a ritual tool. ### Can a beginner skip the athame? Yes. A finger, a wand, or a selenite point casts the circle just as well, and many witches practice for years before buying a blade. Get an athame when you want one, not because a list told you to. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Luck Reversal Chant | A Quick Good Luck Chant](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/quick-good-luck-chant/) **Published:** October 15, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Looking for an easy-to-remember good luck chant? Need a fast boost of luck? Whether you’re preparing for a job interview, hoping for good fortune on a tight budget, or just needing a little extra blessing in your day, this **quick good luck chant** can shift energy in your favor. You don’t need expensive tools or rare ingredients, just your voice, your focus, and your intention. ## In This Guide - [Why Use a Quick Good Luck Chant?](#why-use-a-quick-good-luck-chant) - [The Quick Good Luck Chant](#h-quick-good-luck-chant) - [When to Use This Luck Spell](#when-to-use-this-luck-spell) - [FAQs About Good Luck Spells](#fa-qs-about-good-luck-spells) - [Bring More Luck Into Your Life 🌠](#bring-more-luck-into-your-life-🌠) ## Why Use a Quick Good Luck Chant? Sometimes life feels heavy, especially when money is tight or opportunities feel scarce. This chant works by **clearing away the stagnant space that bad luck occupies**, creating room for fresh, positive energy to flow in. By sweeping out the negative, you invite the blessings you need to arrive more freely. This particular good luck chant helps you clear away negativity so that fresh energy can flow in: - 🌟 Bring in good vibes once the bad luck is cleared away - 💸 Let money and blessings flow into the space where problems used to be - 🙌 Feel more confident and hopeful before important moments Unlike complicated rituals, this chant is **simple, affordable, and beginner-friendly**. Anyone can do it, anytime. 👉 New to spellwork? Explore our Beginner’s Guide to Moon Rituals for more easy practices. ![An image to share on Pinterest that says "Quick good luck chant"](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Quick-Good-Luck-Chant-533x800.jpg "QuickGoodLuckChant Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## The Quick Good Luck Chant Find a quiet space where you can focus. Take three deep breaths, center yourself, and speak this chant clearly: **“Bad luck turn and** **Bad luck flee.** **Only good fortune** **Comes to me.”** Repeat the chant **three times** while visualizing golden light surrounding you. As you speak, imagine the words sweeping away the space that bad luck once occupied, [clearing it out completely so new blessings and opportunities](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/road-opener-spell/) have room to flow in. Feel the energy of luck and opportunity wrapping around your body and spirit. 💡 **Pro Tip:** After speaking the chant, place a small pinch of salt over your **left shoulder** to banish negativity and seal in your good fortune. ![An image that quotes the spell to share on Facebook or Instagram.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/good-luck-chant-salt-800x800.jpg "goodluckchantsalt Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")### When to Use This Luck Spell This chant is versatile. You can use it daily or during special moments. Common times include: - Before job interviews or important meetings - At the start of a new project or business idea - Before buying a lottery ticket or entering contests - When you feel stuck and need to shift energy - ### Spiritual & Historical Roots of Luck Chants Throughout history, cultures worldwide have used chants and mantras to attract good fortune. In folk magic, spoken words are believed to carry power that shapes reality. Just as prayers and affirmations uplift the spirit, a luck chant sets intention into motion, aligning your energy with opportunities waiting for you. Want to go deeper? ### Why This Good Luck Chant Works: A Scientific Perspective While this chant has spiritual meaning, there’s also a scientific side. Research shows that repeating positive words and visualizations can shift how our brains perceive opportunities. For example, a study from the University of Pennsylvania found that people who practiced positive affirmations and intentional focus experienced reduced stress and a greater sense of control over their lives (University of Pennsylvania Study on Positive Psychology). This means that when you speak a chant like this, you’re not only creating spiritual space for good luck—you’re also training your mind to notice and attract positive outcomes. ### How to Make Your Good Luck Chant Stronger - 🔮 **Add** [**Crystals** ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant)– Carry a piece of [aventurine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant), [citrine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/citrine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant), or [](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pyrite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant)[pyrite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) while chanting. - 🕯 **Use Candle Magic** – Green for money, gold for success, or white for all-purpose luck. - 🌿 **Include Herbs** – Sprinkle cinnamon or basil on your altar or wallet while repeating the chant. ## FAQs About Good Luck Spells **Q: Do I need special tools for this spell?** A: No! This chant works with only your voice and focus. Tools like candles, crystals, or herbs are optional but can boost the energy. **Q: How fast does a luck spell work?** A: Results vary. Some feel a shift in energy right away, while others notice opportunities unfold within days. **Q: Can I repeat this chant daily?** A: Absolutely. Daily practice strengthens your intention and keeps your energy aligned with good fortune. **Q: Is this spell safe?** A: Yes, this chant simply invites positive energy and blessings. It does not harm or manipulate others. ## Bring More Luck Into Your Life 🌠 Remember: spells are tools for empowerment. Your energy and belief are the true magic. This chant helps you focus your mind, set intentions, and open yourself to opportunities already waiting for you. If you’d like to deepen your practice, explore spiritual tools that can strengthen your spellwork: - [Green Ritual Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant) for prosperity - [Aventurine Crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant) for luck and opportunity - [Cinnamon Incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cinnamon-incense-sticks-pure-vibrations?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=quick-good-luck-chant) for quick money energy ✨ Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned spiritualist, may this simple chant bring blessings, open doors, and guide good luck your way. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** chants, Free Spells, good luck spells --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Pomegranate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pomegranate/) **Published:** November 20, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Well known for her descent into the Underworld, Persephone eats a pomegranate that keeps her tied to Hades. Why does she happily stay and return every year? Some tellers of the story of Persephone say that eating the pomegranate seeds damned her to be trapped below the Earth. Others say that she gained so much knowledge, that the Underworld was no longer seen as a scary place, but as a provider of balance. Either way, pomegranates are deliciously magickal! - [Magickal Properties of Pomegranate \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-pomegranate-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Pomegranates](#h-magical-properties-of-pomegranates) [![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-pomegranate-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforpomegranate Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-pomegranate.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Pomegranate \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Punica granatum ### Folk Names - Carthage Apple - Grenadier - Malicorio - Malum Punicum - Pound [Garnet](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) - Granatum ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Air - Fire ### Planets - Venus - Pluto ### Signs - Scorpio ### Deities - Astarte - Persephone - Sekhmet ### Chakras - Third Eye Chakra - Root Chakra ### Magical Properties Of Pomegranates - Blood Substitute: Use the juice in place of older spells that call for blood. - Fertility Divination: Cut open a fruit, and throw it onto the ground. The number of seeds that pop out equals the number of children you will have. - Inner Voice: Eat the seeds in order to focus on what your body and spirit really need. - Magickal Ink: Use the juice as ink for spells and petitions. - Money Incense: Dry and grind the skin and add it to money incense. - Protection: Hang branches near or above your door to ward off evil. - Wisdom: Drink the juice or eat the seeds while drawing down the moon. Meditate and ask for guidance, knowledge, or wisdom. - Wish Magick: Eat the seeds before making a wish to aid in it coming true. - **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Chamomile Tea Sleep Spell for Restful Nights](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chamomile-tea-sleep-spell/) **Published:** April 19, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-86002)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/chamomile-tea-sleep-spell) Looking for a sleep spell? You're not alone, though it can sometimes feel like it deep into the night. Everyone knows the long, restless night. The question that follows is always the same: what can help me settle down and drift off? - [Why chamomile for sleep spells?](#why-does-chamomile-help-with-insomnia) - [Which crystal should I pick for sleep spells?](#which-crystal-should-i-pick-for-sleep-spells) - [Why does sodalite help with sleep?](#why-does-sodalite-help-with-sleep) - [Why does moonstone help with sleep?](#why-does-moonstone-help-with-sleep) Chamomile has been a bedtime tea for centuries, and in magic it carries the gentle, sunny energy of peace and rest. When you infuse your chamomile tea with intention, you harmonize the energies of chamomile, your body, and your mind around one wish: restful sleep. This simple sleep spell for restless nights is a lovely addition to your magical resources. [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-86002)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/chamomile-tea-sleep-spell) ![a cup of tea with a flower in it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/chamomile-tea-280x280.jpg "chamomiletea Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Chamomile Tea Sleep Spell A quick, easy spell that combines science and witchcraft help reduce insomnia and help you sleep. No ratings yet [Add To Yummly!](https://www.yummly.com) [ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/chamomile-tea-sleep-spell) [ Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fspiritual-living%2Fchamomile-tea-sleep-spell%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2015%2F04%2Feasy-sleep-spell.jpg&description=Chamomile+Tea+Sleep+Spell&is_video=false) Prep Time 1 minute min Cook Time 5 minutes mins Total Time 6 minutes mins Course Drinks Cuisine Insomnia, Sleep Servings 1 person ### Ingredients 1x2x3x - 1 Tbsp. [Chamomile flowers](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chamomile-flower-whole-egyptian-matricaria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) or 1 Chamomile tea bag (organic is best) - 1 cup Water boiling - 1 Sodalite or Moonstone optional ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - Steep the chamomile flowers or teabag in the boiling water for 5 minutes. 1 Tbsp. Chamomile flowers, 1 cup Water ![a tea cup and saucer with tea bag in it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/chamomile-steeping-400x400.jpg "chamomilesteeping Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - As the tea steeps, hold your sodalite or moonstone in your receptive hand and chant: Chamomile flowers of yellow and white, Bring to me good sleep tonight. This sleep spell strengthens with use. 1 Sodalite or Moonstone ### Notes If you are using a crystal with this spell, over time, this crystal will become charged for inducing sleep! ### Nutrition Serving: 8oz.Sodium: 12mgCalcium: 7mg Keyword sleep spells Tried this recipe?Leave a review! 👇 No ratings yet ## Why Chamomile for Sleep Spells? [Chamomile ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/chamomile-flower-whole-egyptian-matricaria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile-tea-sleep-spell)has been a bedtime ritual for generations, and magically it belongs to the sun, peace, and calm. That makes it a natural fit for a spell that calls in gentle rest. ## Which crystal should I pick for sleep spells? It can be tricky to pick the right crystal for a spell, especially a sleep spell. So, let us tell you all about each stone and let you pick! ### Why does [sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/) help with sleep? [Sodalite ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sodalite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile-tea-sleep-spell)is often associated with clarity, calmness, and balance, making it a popular crystal for aiding in sleep and relaxation rituals, including sleep spells. Sleep spells typically involve practices meant to promote deep, restful sleep, and sodalite can be a powerful tool in enhancing these intentions. One of the primary ways sodalite supports sleep spells is by calming the mind’s energy. This crystal is associated with quieting the mental chatter that keeps you turning over on restless nights. Its calming influence can also be enhanced by incorporating it into sleep spells, where the focus is on creating a peaceful and serene atmosphere for rest. Additionally, sodalite is believed to balance the body’s energies, particularly the third eye and throat chakras. When these chakras are balanced, it’s thought that intuition and communication with one’s inner self improve, allowing for more vivid and meaningful dreams. For those who use sleep spells to induce lucid dreaming or deeper spiritual experiences during sleep, sodalite’s influence on these chakras can be particularly beneficial. Sodalite is also considered a grounding stone, helping to keep the body’s energy centered and connected to the earth. This grounding quality can prevent excessive overthinking or emotional overwhelm, which often disrupts sleep. Incorporating sodalite into sleep spells can help create a stable, protective energy around the individual, further encouraging restful and undisturbed sleep. So, if you want a stone with calming, balancing, and grounding energy for this spell, one that sets a tone of relaxation and peace around your bed, sodalite is a lovely choice. ### Why does moonstone help with sleep? [Moonstone ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile-tea-sleep-spell)is a crystal closely associated with intuition, emotional balance, and calming energies, making it an excellent choice for aiding sleep and enhancing sleep spells. Its gentle, soothing vibrations are said to promote restful sleep by easing emotional tension and calming the mind, allowing for a more peaceful slumber. [Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/)’s gift for sleep work is emotional balance. When stress or a churning heart keeps you awake, moonstone is traditionally used to invite emotional steadiness. Place it under your pillow or on your nightstand, and in sleep spells, use it to set intentions of emotional peace and calm for a deep, restful night. Moonstone is also linked to the cycles of the moon and has long been considered a crystal that enhances dreams and intuition. Those who practice lucid dreaming or use sleep spells to enhance their dream work may find that moonstone heightens their ability to recall dreams or experience more vivid, intuitive insights during sleep. Its connection to the moon’s cycles is believed to attune individuals to their natural rhythms, encouraging a sense of flow and ease that supports restful sleep. Additionally, moonstone is associated with feminine energy and nurturing qualities, which can create a comforting and protective atmosphere during sleep. This nurturing energy is perfect for sleep spells aimed at healing or emotional recovery, as moonstone gently supports the process of emotional release and renewal during sleep. So, choose moonstone for its ability to calm emotions, enhance dreams, and promote emotional healing makes it a powerful ally in sleep spells, fostering a peaceful and restful night’s sleep. [![a cup of tea with flowers and tea bag for an easy sleep spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/easy-sleep-spell-533x800.jpg "easysleepspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/easy-sleep-spell.jpg)Choose moonstone for its ability to calm emotions, enhance dreams, and promote emotional healing. Incorporating moonstone into your sleep spell can create a powerful ally, fostering a peaceful and restful night's sleep. Now it's time to pick your crystal and give this sleep spell a try. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Free Spells, potion recipes, sleep spells, spells --- ### [The Best Crystals to Use in the Workplace](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/crystals-workplace/) **Published:** April 8, 2019 **Author:** Evelyn Cotton **Content:** Something we have all felt at some point is work-related stress. Difficult co-workers, a supervisor’s wrath, and being denied promotions or raises are things that everyone experiences. When it comes to personal matters like health or romantic issues, we don’t hesitate to use crystals. Why shouldn’t we use them for work, as well? Today, I’ll pass on my insight on what crystals and stones are the best crystals for work. ## What crystals and stones are best to use at work? Crystals can boost your confidence, enhance your creativity, smooth over rough spots between co-workers, and more. The good news? Crystals are as easy to use as carrying one in your pocket, placing crystals on your desk, or placing them around the workplace. The even better news? These crystals are not just for the work environment; they can help if you are self-employed, too. This guide is an a introduction to useful stones, the issues they can affect, and how to use them for the most powerful results. In short, this is your cheat sheet for the best crystals for the office! ### Crystals for business success, increasing your income or job security: #### Bloodstone [Bloodstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/bloodstone-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-workplace) has been used for business success since the Middle Ages. It can be carried in a pocket, purse or worn as jewelry. For increased profits, keep one in the cash register or in your company’s accounting department. Pieces of [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) also work very well for this. #### Green Aventurine, Green Tourmaline, Jade, Green Quartz, or any green crystal Green crystals are all great for increasing or stabilizing wealth. Carry them wherever you carry money, debit/credit cards, or your checkbook; they work well in pockets, purses, cash registers, the accounting department, or simply keep one where you will see it often. Incidentally, Green Quartz crystals also enhance creativity. ### Crystals for job interviews, raises, promotions: #### Celestite Celestite helps with eloquence and communication with co-workers. Keep one near the computer when writing sales pitches, emails, etc. ### Office crystals for aggressive co-workers, intimidating supervisors, or self-defense when you are being taken advantage of: #### [Tiger’s Eye](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/) Tiger’s Eye was worn by Roman soldiers going into battle. It has protective qualities and builds courage. Try to find a piece of jewelry, such as a ring or pendant, with a piece of Tiger’s Eye in it. #### Sunstone Sunstone is very protective and fills the user with positive energy. Keep one in the office with a white candle, if possible; however, it is more powerful when carried in a bag with healing herbs, such as rosemary or sage. #### Black Tourmaline [Black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-workplace) is not only protective but is also known for being a “vacuum cleaner” of negative energies, making it doubly useful. The black rods absorb negativity from the space and pull it away from you. It is best carried in a pocket or held in the hand while visualizing a bubble of protection around you. ### Crystals charisma during speaking, composing letters, emails or sales pitches: #### [Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) [Carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-workplace) promotes harmony and lessens jealousy and anger; it is also excellent for enhancing communication skills. It is most powerful as an amulet that can be worn to work. ### For keeping the peace in the office: #### Selenite [Selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-workplace) is wonderful for promoting reconciliation. Charge it under a full moon and keep in an area where workers congregate, such as breakrooms. Better yet, gift one large enough to be used as a paperweight to the co-worker with whom you have issues. #### Sodalite [Sodalite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sodalite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-workplace) is used for healing and peace-making and for combatting stress and anger. Physically rub one over your body or on your temples. ### When traveling for business: #### Moonstone [Moonstone](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) works best during the waxing moon phases and less so when the moon is waning. It offers protection during travel, so wear or carry it when you must go out of town, keep one in your car or suitcase, and if traveling by boat or flying overseas, keep it on your person until you arrive at your destination safely. #### Chalcedony Chalcedony protects the wearer from accidents in general, including while traveling. As with moonstones, keep one in your suitcase while flying or in your vehicle while driving. ### For general work stress: #### [Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) [Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=crystals-workplace) helps with important meetings or interviews when you sleep with one under your pillow the night before. In times of stress, hold one in your nondominant hand and imagine calm vibes flowing into you. It works best when touching bare skin. Now, you have the power of crystals and crystal energy on your side to help you stay focused at work! **Categories:** Spiritual Career Guidance --- ### [Magical Properties of Sweet Basil | Basil Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-basil/) **Published:** October 21, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Basil is one of our favorite magical plants, and we’re not just saying that because Aurora is an Italian-American Witch! - [Magickal Properties of Sweet Basil \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-sweet-basil-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements that Rule Basil](#h-elements-that-rule-basil) - [Planets that Rule Basil](#h-planets-that-rule-basil) - [Signs that Rule Basil](#h-signs-that-rule-basil) - [Deities that Rule Basil](#h-deities-that-rule-basil) - [Chakras that work with Basil](#h-chakras-that-work-with-basil) - [Magical Properties Of Basil](#h-magical-properties-of-basil) These plants provide an amazing wealth of prosperity energy, making it a fantastic ingredient for incredible money spells. When it comes to using this delicious herb in your Pagan or Wiccan practice, dried and fresh basil work very well, so don’t worry too much about which witch herb you have in your magical pantry! As with all of our magickal property pages and ingredients, the energies of this green plant can be used by any belief system; its energies exist regardless of what path you follow! So, let’s start empowering your life, starting with this delicious, magical plant! Learn how to use it in spells! ![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-basil-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforbasil Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Properties of Sweet Basil \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Ocimum basilicum ### Folk Names - Albahaca - St. Joseph's Wort - American Dittany ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements that Rule Basil - Fire ### Planets that Rule Basil - Mars ### Signs that Rule Basil - Scorpio ### Deities that Rule Basil - Ares - Krishna - Mars - Vishnu ### Chakras that work with Basil - Heart - Solar Plexus ### Magical Properties Of Basil - **Astral Projection**: Drink the juice to aid in psychic travel. - **Business Protection**: Use a fresh branch to sprinkle moon water around your businesses to keep thieves away. - **Happiness**: Use the essential oil in aromatherapy to lift a heavy mood and invite brightness back in. - **Love Spells**: Cook with or give this plant to someone you like in order to invite the concept of love into your relationship. You can also wear a perfume made from the essential oil to invite love into your life. - **Marriage Charm**: Give this plant to a newlywed couple to ensure their marriage stays sweet and prosperous. - **Money Spells**: Tuck a leaf from the plant into your wallet to call money into your life. - **Peace**: Use this plant in make up spells after a fight with friends or family. - **Protection**: Hang the plant or anoint yourself or an amulet with this essential oil to ward off harmful spells. You can also make a protection bottle using dried basil leaves or grow the plant at the four corners of your property. - **Purification**: Cleanse with the plant or keep the potted plant around your home to keep good energy circulating in your home. You can also add the tea to your bath to create a purification bath. - **Safe Travel**: Hang the leaves from your windshield or anoint yourself, an amulet, or your car to keep yourself safe during travel. What are some of your favorite ways to use this herb in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Properties of Elderberry | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/elderberry/) **Published:** April 23, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Elderberry is one of an herbalist’s favorite magical herbs! Popular in delicious, cinnamony, warm elderberry syrup, this small but powerful berry has long been associated with protection and vitality, and it can break curses and offer you the protection of the Fae and more! - [Magickal Properties of Elderberry \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-elderberry-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Uses Of Elderberry](#h-magickal-properties-of-elderberry) Whether you use this berry dried and simmered or powdered for spells and dyes, you will love all of the energy and vibes of this small, dark purple fruit. According to lore, you should always respect the fruits of the Elder tree. Before purchasing and bringing elderberries into your home, meditate and ask the Elder tree deva if you can receive the blessing of using her fruit for your working. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-elderberry-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforelderberry Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Properties of Elderberry \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Sambucus nigra ### Gender - Feminine ### Elements - Water - Air ### Planets - Venus ### Signs - Sagittarius - Aquarius - Libra ### Deities - Freya - Holda - Queen of the Faeries ### Chakras - Throat Chakra - Root Chakra ### Magickal Uses Of Elderberry - **Astral Travel**: Drink the tea before bed or sleep with a dream sachet from the dried berries to increase astral travel; you may even see the land of the fairies! - **Blessing**: Create flower water to bless items and people. - **Curse and Hex Removal**: Bathe in the tea to help remove curses and hexes. You can also coat a candle in dried berry dust to break a hex. - **Emotional Balance**: Add the tea to your bath water to help heal emotional issues. - **Healing**: Elderberry has long been associated with protection and vitality. Create a healing charm with dried berries to carry that protective energy with you. - **Intuition**: Anoint your third eye with the tea to increase intuition. - **Protection**: Wear a charm made from or filled with a dried berry to protect you from physical attacks. - **Rebirth**: Anoint yourself with the oil or water to aid in rituals of renewal and rebirth. - **Underworld Work:** Coming from the tree of life, these berries make a great addition to any journeying work or work with other realms. What are some of your favorite ways to use this herb in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Spiritual Uses & Magical Properties of Thyme](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/thyme/) **Published:** May 21, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** ## What Is Thyme Used for Spiritually? Thyme ([Thymus spp.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus_(plant))) is a Venus-ruled herb long associated with courage, protection, psychic ability, healing, and sleep in folk magic and Wiccan practices. Governed by the element of Water and Air, thyme has been used in spells and rituals since ancient Greece, where it was burned as temple incense to invoke bravery and clarity. In modern witchcraft, this tiny-leafed herb is one of the most versatile kitchen ingredients a practitioner can keep. It can be burned, steeped into teas and infusions, carried as a charm, placed under pillows, brewed into floor washes, or grown in the garden to attract the favor of the Fae. Whether you are a green witch, a seasoned Wiccan, or someone exploring herb magic for the first time, this is an accessible and powerful ally. - [What Is Thyme Used for Spiritually?](#what-is-thyme-used-for-spiritually) - [Thyme Magical Correspondences at a Glance](#thyme-magical-correspondences-at-a-glance) - [How to Use Thyme in Spells & Magical Recipes](#how-to-use-thyme-in-spells-magical-recipes) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Thyme in Magic](#frequently-asked-questions-about-thyme-in-magic) - [Explore More Herb Magic](#explore-more-herb-magic) ## **Thyme Magical Correspondences at a Glance** | **Latin Name** | Thymus spp. | |---|---| | **Folk Names** | Thymos | | **Gender** | Feminine | | **Elements** | Water, Air | | **Planet** | Venus | | **Zodiac Sign** | Cancer | | **Deities** | Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, Freya, Venus | | **Chakras** | Third Eye, Heart | | **Primary Magic Uses** | Courage, Protection, Healing, Psychic Ability, Sleep, Fairy Communication, Happiness, Beauty, Banishing Nightmares, Strength Restoration, Victory | ### Additional Thyme Magical Uses - **Beauty:** Make an infusion of the fresh stems and leaves as a beauty potion for the skin. Add to bath water or use as a facial rinse before beauty spells or rituals honoring [Aphrodite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/aphrodite?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=thyme). - **Courage:** Burn a dried sprig during a courage spell or right before a challenging moment; this is particularly effective for fear of public speaking. - **Fairy Communication:** The space between the leaves of the plant is said to be a doorway to the Fae. Grow the plant in your garden to invite fairy favor; be sure to plant it during the [waxing moon gardening phase](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/moon-phase-gardening-a-calendar/). - **Happiness:** Combine it with [marjoram](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/marjoram/) in a sachet or spell jar to invoke joy and positive energy. - **Remove Negative Energy:** Bind sharp, dry stems into a small broom and use it to ritually sweep negative energy from your sacred space. - **Strength Restoration:** Blend the essential oil with a [carrier oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carrier-oils?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=thyme) to create a magical massage oil. Use within [sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/) during a healing ritual to restore physical strength. ## How to Use Thyme in Spells & Magical Recipes ### **How to Use Thyme in a Protection Spell** As one of the most traditional herbs for home and personal protection in folk magic, here are our favorite spells and charms: 1. **Make a floor wash**: Steep a large handful of fresh or dried stems in boiling water for 10–15 minutes. Strain the liquid and add it to your mop bucket. As you wash your floors, visualize a shield of protective energy sealing every corner of your home. Draw protection sigils on the floor with your mop as you go. 2. **Bury a protection charm**: Place dried thyme and [rosemary](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rosemary-leaf-whole-rosmarinus-officinalis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=thyme) together in a small green cloth bag or jar. Bury it at the four corners of your property, or near your front door, with the intention of warding your home from negative energy. 3. **Burn thyme as incense**: Light a dried sprig (safely, in a fireproof dish) and allow the smoke to cleanse a room or sacred space. Pair with white sage for a powerful banishing and protection combination. ### **How to Use Thyme for Sleep & Banishing Nightmares** As an herb that has long been used as a dream herb and nightmare ward in European folk traditions, it works perfectly in a: 4. **Pillow sachet**: Fill a small cloth bag with dried leaves and place it inside your pillowcase or under your pillow. Enchant the sachet during a sleep ritual by holding it in both hands and visualizing peaceful, restful dreams. 5. **Stuffed animal charm**: For children, tuck a small amount of dried, powdered thyme inside a favorite stuffed animal (or in a small pouch attached to it) to act as a permanent sleep charm. 6. **Hanging charm**: Tie fresh sprigs into a bundle with white or purple ribbon and hang above the headboard as an ongoing protection from bad dreams. ### **How to Use Thyme to Enhance Psychic Ability** Because it's associated with the [Third Eye chakra](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/chakra-beginner-guide/) and the planet Venus, it is a natural ally for psychic work, divination, and intuition-building. 7. **Third Eye anointing**: Dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil (such as [jojoba oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-jojoba-carrier-oil?_pos=2&_sid=776acec2d&_ss=r&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=thyme) or [sweet almond oil](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/8oz-almond-sweet-carrier-oil?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=thyme)) and lightly anoint your [Third Eye (located in the center of your forehead)](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-locations/) before meditation, tarot reading, or scrying. Always dilute first; see our [essential oil dilution guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) for safe ratios. 8. **Crystal ball wash**: Brew a strong tea from dried leaves and stems. Once cooled, gently wash your crystal ball or other scrying tools in the liquid to cleanse and charge them for psychic work. 9. **Carry as a charm**: Tuck a few sprigs, fresh or dried, into a small pouch and carry it with you to heighten intuition throughout the day. **Victory:** Add dried thyme sprigs to a bonfire to increase your chances of success in competitive situations. ## Frequently Asked Questions About Thyme in Magic ### **What is the spiritual meaning of thyme?** Thyme carries spiritual meanings of courage, protection, purification, and psychic awareness. In ancient Greece it was associated with bravery and burned as offerings to the gods. In modern Pagan and Wiccan practice, it is used to attract positive energy, ward off nightmares, and strengthen intuition. ### **Is thyme good for love spells?** Yes! It is ruled by Venus and Aphrodite, making it a supportive herb for love-adjacent work — particularly beauty, self-love, and heart chakra rituals. While not a primary love-drawing herb like rose or damiana, thyme can be included in spells to attract affectionate and caring energy. ### **Can I burn thyme as incense?** Yes. The dried herb can be burned safely in a fireproof dish or on a charcoal disc as a loose incense. It is used to cleanse a space of negative energy, invite protection, and promote courage. It pairs well with rosemary or white sage for a strong protective smoke blend. ### **What chakra is thyme associated with?** The Third Eye chakra, supporting psychic ability and intuition, and the Heart chakra, promoting healing and compassion. Anointing the Third Eye with diluted thyme essential oil before meditation or divination is a common practice. ### **How do I use thyme under my pillow?** Place a small sachet of dried leaves inside your pillowcase or directly under your pillow. Enchant it first by holding it in your hands, setting a clear intention for peaceful sleep, and visualizing calm, restful dreams. Refresh the herbs every 1–2 months. ### **What deities are associated with thyme?** Aphrodite and Venus (love and beauty), Ares (courage and battle), Athena (wisdom and protection), and the Norse goddess Freya (love, magic, and war). It is an appropriate offering herb for rituals honoring any of these deities. ### **What does thyme attract in magic?** Thyme is said to attract protection, courage, healing energy, fairy folk, positive dreams, psychic clarity, and happiness. Growing it in your garden is a traditional way to invite the Fae onto your property and keep the space energetically clear. ### **Can I use thyme from my kitchen for spells?** Yes! Kitchen herbs and spices are perfectly suitable for magic. Many green witches and kitchen witches prefer to use the herbs they cook with, as they already carry a personal and domestic energy. Dried thyme from the grocery store works well for sachets, floor washes, and incense. ## Explore More Herb Magic If you love working with thyme, you may also enjoy these herbs from our Herb Magic Dictionary: - [Rosemary for protection, memory, and purification](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-rosemary/) - [Marjoram for happiness, love, and grief healing](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/marjoram/) - [Lavender for sleep, calm, and psychic dreams](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-lavender/) - [Basil for abundance, love, and prosperity](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-basil/) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Properties of Blueberries | How to Use Blueberries in Magic Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-blueberries-how-to-use-blueberries-in-magic-spells/) **Published:** May 25, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Everything has energy, power, and magic in the Pagan religion – even blueberries. Witches worldwide are incorporating fruits and vegetables into their beliefs and practices. - [Magickal Correspondences of Blueberries \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-blueberries-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Properties](#h-planetary-properties) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Uses Of Blueberries](#h-magical-properties-of-blueberries) As Wiccan practices, Neo-Paganism, and Witchcraft, in general, continue to be a massively growing religious movement worldwide, we’re seeing more clever usage of everyday ingredients. Whether you’re a closeted Kitchen Witch or a Witch whose practice of magic is very open, this guide to using a sweet, tart fruit in your spells is perfect for you! [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-use-blueberries-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtouseblueberriesinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-use-blueberries-in-spells.jpg)## Magickal Correspondences of Blueberries \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - *Cyanococcus* ### Folk Names - Bilberry - Cowberry - Crowberry - Partridgeberry - Whortleberry ### Gender - Feminine ### Elemental Correspondences - Water - Earth ### Planetary Properties - Moon - Venus ### Signs - Cancer - Pisces ### Deities - Artemis - Cernunnos - Hearne - Luna - The Horned God - Selene ### Chakras - Throat - Heart ### Magical Uses Of Blueberries - **Beauty and Youth** - Create enchanted, natural makeup using the powdered fruit. Empower blueberry green tea as a youth potion to help fight aging. - **Calm** - Brew a tea to use before meditation or after a long day. - **Memory** - Meditate on an improved memory with a blueberry over your third eye; when you’re done, eat the blueberry. - **Mother’s Protection** - Decorate the mother’s belly with a protection charm, using pigment from the powdered berry. - **Peace** - During a full moon, roll a dressed, white candle in the powdered berry to use during peace rituals. - **Protection** - Powder dried berries and add them to your salt circle. String the dried fruit onto a cord to use as a talisman or protection charm against “black magic”. Wear a piece of the bush’s bark or a stem as a talisman. - **Psychic Protection** - Bake a pie or brew a tea to protect yourself from harmful and intense energies. - **Regeneration** - Empower and eat blueberries to help your body’s muscle tissue regenerate. What are some of your favorite ways to use Blueberries in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Grapes | How to Use Grapes in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-grapes-how-to-use-grapes-in-spells/) **Published:** May 26, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wine or grape juice in the chalice makes a delicious part of your Witchy altar setup, and for more reasons than you think! Tied to the feminine energy of Water, grapes represent the fertility behind creation and manifestation. The transformative energies of this sweet berry give you the energy boost you need to bring all of your dreams to life. - [Magickal Properties of Grapes \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-grapes-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#h-planetary-correspondences) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Properties Of Grapes](#h-magickal-properties-of-grapes) Whether you’re working with green, red, seedless, table, or standard concord, adding any form of the grape plant to your WitchCraft is a great way to connect your spirit to the work at hand. [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-use-grapes-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtousegrapesinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/how-to-use-grapes-in-spells.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Grapes \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Vitis (varies, depending on variant) ### Gender - Feminine ### Elemental Correspondences - Earth - Water ### Planetary Correspondences - Moon ### Signs - Taurus ### Deities - Bacchus - Dionysus - Hathor - Luna - Selene ### Chakras - Third Eye - Root ### Magickal Properties Of Grapes - **Abundance** - Plant a vine near your magical garden as a form of garden magic to attract abundance into your space and life. - **Fertility** - Eat the fruit while visualizing the new life or new project you wish to bring into being, drawing on the grape’s long association with fertility. - **Fun** - Make and eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich enchanted for fun, give your inner child a hug, and feel like a child again. Enchant a chalice of white wine with the energies of fun to have an amazing evening. - **Money** - Add a wealth or prosperity sigil to a leaf from a fresh vine; fold the leaf inward towards you three times, and store the leaf in your wallet. Decorate your home or kitchen with the leaves to attract money to your home. - **Optimism** - Anoint your third eye with grapeseed oil to brighten your outlook on life. - **Romance** - Enchant a bunch or enchant a chalice of red wine/juice to increase the romance in your life. - **Spirituality** - Create a pentacle out of the fresh vine to increase your spiritual connection to your higher self, here on Earth. - **Relaxation** - Enchant a chalice of your favorite wine or juice as a small ritual for unwinding. What are some of your favorite ways to use this fruit in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Properties and Correspondences of Tea and Coffee](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-and-correspondences-of-tea-and-coffee/) **Published:** June 16, 2021 **Author:** Obsidian Veilwalker **Content:** In most cultures, it is common to frequently consume warm beverages throughout the day, especially in the mornings. **Like everything in the physical world, there is a huge potential for magickal involvement and daily practice with these items no matter if it is tea or [coffee](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/coffee-magical-properties/).** - [How to Turn Tea into a Magical Potion](#h-how-to-turn-tea-into-a-magical-potion) - [Base Tea Correspondences](#h-coffee-correspondences) - [Black Tea](#h-black-tea) - [White Tea](#h-white-tea) - [Green Tea](#h-green-tea) - [Oolong Tea](#h-oolong-tea) - [Herbal Tea Correspondences\*](#h-herbal-tea-correspondences) - [Chamomile](#h-chamomile) - [Rose Hips](#h-rose-hips) - [Ginger](#h-ginger) - [Orange Peel](#h-orange-peel) - [Cardamom](#h-cardamom) - [Dandelion Root](#h-dandelion-root) - [Ginseng](#h-ginseng) - [Hibiscus](#h-hibiscus) - [Honeysuckle](#h-honeysuckle) - [Lemongrass](#h-lemongrass) - [Lemon](#h-lemon) - [Bergamot](#h-bergamot) - [Rooibos](#h-rooibos) - [Common Ingredient Correspondences](#h-common-ingredient-correspondences) - [Sugar](#h-sugar) - [Honey](#h-honey) - [Cream](#h-cream) - [Make it your own](#h-make-it-your-own) ## How to Turn Tea into a Magical Potion As a quick example of how you can make your beverage consumption more magickal, think of bringing in more purposeful intention during the creation and consumption of your drink. Think of your preparation almost the same way that you would something like a spell jar. Ask yourself: - What are the ingredients going into your beverage and what sort of magickal properties do these contain? - Do the ingredients you are working with match your intent for the day? - If not, is this the right beverage “potion” for your day? [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/5XHtg5WC9majkSAsuL) Then, once your brew has been concocted and ready to consume, try your best to dedicate a few minutes with it to set your intention. One way that I have found to be helpful is to revisit the classic exercise of creating a ball of healing energy in the palm of your hands. Let that energy and intention find its way to your beverage before consuming. [![A witch tip to share on social media](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/witch-tip-tea-spoon-stir-intention-400x400.jpg "witchtipteaspoonstirintention Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/witch-tip-tea-spoon-stir-intention.jpg) > Witch-Tip: Use a dedicated wooden spoon to stir your beverage three times clockwise as you set your intention. You can also use this as a great mindfulness exercise. Really sit and appreciate what you have made. Take a moment to really internalize the taste and texture of your drink. [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Magickal-Properties-and-Correspondences-of-Tea-and-Coffee-533x800.jpg "MagickalPropertiesandCorrespondencesofTeaandCoffee Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Magickal-Properties-and-Correspondences-of-Tea-and-Coffee.jpg)## Base Tea Correspondences ### Black Tea Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Elements: Fire Season: Winter Crystal: Obsidian Color: Black and red Magickal properties: courage, banishing boredom, prosperity and money, mind stimulation ### White Tea Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars and the Sun Elements: Air and fire Season: Spring Crystal: Quartz Color: White, yellow, and gold Magickal properties: Cleansing, clarifying, aural health, psychic abilities, connection with Spirit, fertility, youth, and new beginnings ### Green Tea Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Elements: Fire Season:Summer Crystal: Malachite Color: Orange and green Magickal properties: Health, love and passion, energy, cleansing, and money ### Oolong Tea Gender: Feminine Planet: Mars & the Moon Elements: Water Season: Autumn Crystal: Amethyst Color: Purple and dark blue Magickal properties: Love, serenity, reflection, divination, emotional balance ## Herbal Tea Correspondences\* ### Chamomile Magickal properties: healing, abundance, receiving energy enhancement ### Rose Hips Magickal properties: healing, good luck ### Ginger Magickal properties: success, prosperity, confidence, aventurine, sensuality ### Orange Peel Magickal properties: luck and money ### Cardamom Magickal properties: love and trust ### Dandelion Root Magickal properties: dream magick, divination, spirit work ### Ginseng Magickal properties: love, beauty, protection ### Hibiscus Magickal properties: love, divination, dream magick ### Honeysuckle Magickal properties: prosperity and abundance ### Lemongrass Magickal properties: cleansing, opening the psychic mind ### Lemon Magickal properties: cleansing, removing energy blockages ### Bergamot Magickal properties: protection from evil and magickal interference, health magick ### Rooibos Magickal properties: strength, courage, determination, patience ## Common Ingredient Correspondences ### Sugar Magickal properties: love, sympathy, wisdom, attraction, improve someone’s disposition ### Honey Magickal properties: attraction, love, lust, sex magick, binding, improve someone’s disposition, vitality ### Cream Magickal properties: abundance, fertility, creativity, employment, happiness, health ## Make it your own I would definitely recommend getting to know these ingredients a bit closer on your own to get a full understanding of what properties your local ingredients contain. Sometimes environmental factors and personal feelings can change the common properties and correspondences of an ingredient so it’s good to do some research to see how it impacts you. \*Please make sure to consult with your doctor before consuming herbs **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Mango | How to Use in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-mango-how-to-use-mango-in-spells/) **Published:** July 22, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Nothing screams Midsummer or Mabon like a juicy, perfectly ripe mango on your altar, in your Sabbat feast, or when casting a love spell. - [Magickal Properties of Mango \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-mango-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#h-planetary-correspondences) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Properties Of Mango](#h-magickal-properties-of-mango) The red and green skin resonates with passion and abundance, while the rich yellow fruit sparks the vibe of power, growth, and happiness. As with all fruits, the seed, itself, can be planted for a beautiful long-term prosperity spell! The flowers can be used for wisdom and divine connection. So, whether you cut your fruit into “cities” or “flowers”, be sure to enchant it with magic before taking a bite! What other magical powers can you use it for? Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences! [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-to-use-mangos-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtousemangosinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-to-use-mangos-in-spells.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Mango \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Mangifera indica ### Folk Names - Food of God ### Gender - Feminine ### Elemental Correspondences - Fire - Air ### Planetary Correspondences - Mars - Venus ### Signs - Aries - Sagittarius ### Deities - Ambika - Ganesha - Saraswati ### Chakras - Solar Plexus Chakra - Sacral Chakra ### Magickal Properties Of Mango - **Family Reconnection** - Enchant and send the fruit to your family members to help them remember the happy moments they’ve all had together. - Hang and enchant a wreath made from dried leaves. - **Fertility** - Enchant and drink the juice before performing rituals for fertility. - Use mango body butter to massage and empower your belly. - **Friendship** - Plant the seed to call long-term friends to your side.. - **Happiness** - Enchant the fruit with visions of happy moments before you eat it to give yourself optimism. - **Inner-Child Healing** - When preparing for shadow work or after you complete shadow work, enchant the fruit for healing and happiness. Eat while remembering happy moments. - **Inspiration** - Smell or wear the blossoms and ask for divine inspiration for music and creativity. - **Lust** - Wear mango-scented oil or make mango dishes for your partner to inspire romance. - **Moving** - Plant the seed to help yourself establish roots in a new location or community. - **Wisdom** - Anoint your third eye with the blossom oil to call in wisdom during an Esbat, or full moon. What are some of your favorite ways to use it in your magickal rituals? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Properties of Tarragon | How to Use Tarragon in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tarragon/) **Published:** July 26, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Whether you love to practice Kitchen Magic, traditional Wicca, or you are an Eclectic Witch, the magical properties of Tarragon are wonderful for anyone to use in love spells, peace spells, courage spells, and more! No matter what your beliefs and practices are, there’s a place for this sweet, savory herb in your herb or kitchen cabinet. - [What does Tarragon taste like?](#h-what-does-tarragon-taste-like) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#h-planetary-correspondences) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Tarragon’s Magical Properties](#h-tarragon-s-magical-properties) Popular in French cooking and European countries, this herb is known by many names, each of which speaks to its magical nature. When it grows, its serpentine-like root system fights other plants, strangling them for domination over your garden; this is where the French folk name of “Little Dragon” comes in. In this instance, we’re seeing a very strong example of fire energy within this fine herb. ### What does Tarragon taste like? Tarragon has a beautiful, light, subtle anise flavor, which you may recognize if you cook with Herbs de Provence. If you’d love to try cooking with tarragon, it goes very well with chicken, fish, eggs, veal, rabbit, turkey, roasted vegetables, and salad dressings. Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Tarragon! [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-to-use-tarragon-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtousetarragoninspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/how-to-use-tarragon-in-spells.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Tarragon \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Artemisia dracunculus ### Folk Names - Dragon’s Mugwort - Estragon - Little Dragon - Petit Dragon ### Gender - Feminine ### Elemental Correspondences - Fire ### Planetary Correspondences - Mars ### Signs - Aries ### Deities - Aphrodite - Artemis - Diana - Lilith - Venus ### Chakras - Root Chakra - Sacral Chakra - Heart Chakra ### Tarragon’s Magical Properties - **Abuse Recovery** - Work with this herb when you are safely out of an abusive situation to help yourself recover and discover your most healthy, true self - Create and wear a charm from this plant to help yourself gain the courage to remove yourself and loved ones from an abusive situation. - **Banishing** - Create a petition spell for what you want to banish. Write it onto a piece of [parchment](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarragon), sprinkle the dried herb over what you’ve written. Fold it away from you three times, and then burn the parchment. - **Bravery** - Wear an item empowered with the essential oil of this plant to empower you to overcome any scenario. - **Calm** - Include this herb in your kitchen witchcraft recipes to help anyone who eats your cooking relax and become calm. - **Compassion** - Add this essential oil to an aromatherapy blend to help give yourself compassion and self-love. - **Confidence** - Eat 4 leaves of fresh tarragon before speaking or interacting in anxiety-producing situation to help give yourself the confidence to be your most true self. - **Consecration** - Brew a tea and use the cooled potion to consecrate chalices - **Good Luck** - Store a dried sprig of this herb in your wallet or purse to bring good luck your way. - **Independence** - Work with this herb to help rediscover your sense of self - **Love** - Cook and eat a hearty roasted chicken meal or eggs benedict with bearnaise sauce using this beautiful herb while visualizing love blossoming in your life. - **Nurture** - Use this herb in spells on yourself to help care for others without exhausting yourself - Hang the dried herb or make a home wreath to make everyone in your home feel at ease - **Peace** - Use in aromatherapy blends during meditation or yoga to help bring peace to yourself. - **Personal Growth** - Light tarragon as incense while writing down your goals as a petition spell - **Protection** - Sprinkle the dried herb across thresholds to stop thieves What are some of your favorite ways to use Tarragon in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Rose Magical Properties | How to Use Roses in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-magical-properties-how-to-use-roses-in-spells/) **Published:** September 29, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Love spells, romantic nights, a bouquet of happiness - there are so many ways to use roses in Witchcraft and spells! - [Magickal Properties of Roses \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-roses-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#h-planetary-correspondences) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Rose’s Magical Uses](#h-rose-s-magical-properties) These amazing flowers have the highest vibration of all the floral plants, which makes them a great addition to your magic spells, glamours, beauty products, and more! With so many colors to choose from, this plant can be used in almost any spell to attract or banish! The petals tend to attract specific energies, while the thorns often banish. A dried flower or bud can lend preservation powers to your magic, acting as a good luck charm or talisman! Different colors have different purposes. To work with roses easily, all you have to do is learn what colors correspond to each type of energy, then pick the color that works best for your spell casting! Be careful if you plan to cook with or eat any part of the plant, as some are sprayed with pesticides, may contain chemical scents, or be artificially dyed. Always check before eating! Enough of the warnings, let’s do some magic! Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Rose! See the [herbal correspondences of all herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/). [![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/magical-correspondences-roses-533x800.jpg "magicalcorrespondencesroses Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/magical-correspondences-roses.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Roses \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Rosa ### Folk Names - The Queen of All Flowers ### Gender - Female ### Elemental Correspondences - Water ### Planetary Correspondences - Venus ### Signs - Taurus ### Deities - Aphrodite - Astarte - Aurora - Cupid - Demeter - Eros - Flora - Gaia - Hathor - Isis - Lilith - Venus ### Chakras - Heart chakra ### Rose’s Magical Uses - **Attraction**: - To your bath or any spell, add red petals to attract love, pink to attract friendship, yellow to attract optimism, or orange to attract creativity. - Create a water and wear it as a perfume before a night out. - **Banish Harm and Negativity:** - Carry a dried flower as a talisman. - Use the thorns to pierce and bring an end to negativity or harm. - **Beauty:** - Add the petals to a facial steam. - **Compassion:** - Decorate your home with pink roses to remind yourself to be kind. - **Creativity**: - Drink orange rose tea to help inspire your next pursuit. - **Cut Cords or Sever Ties**: - Use the thorns to pierce and cut through metaphysical ties between two people or objects - **Glamours**: - Take a rose bath or use a rose facial steam before throwing a glamour. - **Good Luck**: - Plant them in your garden to attract the attention and luck of the Fae. - **Love**: - Fill a poppet or doll with red petals and specific traits to attract love. - Make a honey jar by infusing your honey with the petals before creating the jar. - **Loyalty**: - Gift white roses to someone to who you want to stay loyal. - Decorate a wedding or handfasting ceremony with white roses to instill loyalty within the union. - **Money**: - Sew money into a poppet or a sachet, or add a petal to your wallet to attract wealth. - **New Beginnings:** - Use the white variety in a bridal bouquet! This brings in new beginnings for the bride and introduces new beginnings to the catcher of the tossed bouquet! - **Positive Energy**: - Burn the petals instead of white sage to help cleanse your home. This can also bring positive, loving energies in! - **Peace:** - Use white petals in world peace rituals. - **Protection:** - Sprinkle rose water on the clothes to add natural protection to the wearer. - **Psychic Development**: - Brew and drink tea made from organic petals on Wednesdays or on nights of the full moon or new moon. - **Romance**: - Create rose water and use it as a perfume before a date. - **Self-love**: - Take a bath with pink petals as part of your self-care routine - **Universal Love**: - Overcome grief by tending to or decorating your house with these bouquets. What are some of your favorite ways to use Roses in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Properties of Nutmeg | How to Use Nutmeg in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-nutmeg-how-to-use-nutmeg-in-spells/) **Published:** October 2, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Warm nutmeg in the fall and winter seasons raises our spirits in more ways than one! - [Magickal Properties of Nutmeg \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-properties-of-nutmeg-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#h-planetary-correspondences) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Uses Of Nutmeg](#h-magical-properties-of-nutmeg) This magical spice is found in cakes, cookies, savories, and even ale; now, you can find it in your magical cabinet! That’s right! Just like all other items in our world, this humble spice adds incredible powers to your spells and rituals! Its ability to heighten your spiritual connection and psychic abilities makes it a perfect spice for Samhain, while its firey energies give your vitality a boost around Yule! Nutmeg is known to be toxic when ingested in high amounts; use sparingly in foods and drinks. Luckily, its energy is really high; a pinch usually does the trick! Even so, when it comes to magick, we prefer to work with this spice externally. Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Nutmeg! Get a list of the [magical properties of every herb](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) in your pantry! [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/magical-correspondences-nutmeg-533x800.jpg "magicalcorrespondencesnutmeg Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/magical-correspondences-nutmeg.jpg)## Magickal Properties of Nutmeg \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Myristica fragrans ### Folk Names - Bishop’s Wort - Nigella Seed ### Gender - Masculine ### Elemental Correspondences - Fire - Air ### Planetary Correspondences - Mercury - Jupiter ### Signs - Pisces ### Deities - Cerridwen - Danu - Lugh ### Chakras - Crown - Third Eye - Sacral - Root ### Magical Uses Of Nutmeg - **Astral Projection** - Meditate while holding this spice to help get your body and mind into the right vibrational state. - **Banishing** - Add the ground powder to your favorite [hot foot powder recipes](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hot-foot-powder-recipe/). - Draw an X over a photo or petition to remove something from your life. - **Clairvoyance** - Sprinkle a dash of the powdered form onto your favorite psychic tea latte to help get into the right vibrational state. - **Justice** - Carry this spice with you when heading into any court case or scenario to help reveal the truths of your case. - **Love** - Sprinkle a bit of nutmeg into your existing lover’s shoe to increase the romance. - Attract your future lover by wearing cologne or perfume with nutmeg tones. - **Luck** - Rub your slot machine or seat at a table game with the whole nut to bring good luck. - **Lucid Dreaming** - Sleep with a whole nut under your pillow. - **Money** - Keep a [whole nut](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/nutmeg-whole?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-of-nutmeg-how-to-use-nutmeg-in-spells) in your purse or sprinkle a bit of the powder into your wallet to attract money and wealth. - Business owners can keep a nut in the cash register or in their money safe to attract more income. - **Spiritual Connection** - Include this spice in incense blends to help raise your awareness. - Dress a [purple candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/purple-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-of-nutmeg-how-to-use-nutmeg-in-spells) to help connect to spirit guides. - **Travel** - Keep a nut as a talisman to promote safe travel. What are some of your favorite ways to use Nutmeg in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Properties of Figs in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/figs/) **Published:** November 8, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Figs are one of the many magical ingredients that tell us exactly what it’s good for, just from a quick glance! As Witches, we can easily see how to use it in witchcraft’s spells and healing magic. - [What spells are Figs good for?](#faq-question-66a590960064b) - [Figs’ Magickal Properties](#h-figs-magickal-properties) ### How do we Discover the Magical Properties of Figs? We can glean some of its natural energies by spending time with this fruit. Meditate on and examine the physical qualities of the plant. The exterior fruit of this has a beautiful, feminine shape that is ripe with fertility, while the inside of this fruit is filled with seeds, the source of knowledge and creation. Additionally, the cross-section of the fruit reminds us of the beauty of the reproductive system and its power to create! This gives us the idea that this fruit is all about going back to the source and its ability to birth knowledge and creation. Finally, metaphysical history and ancient lore back up these inspiring visual cues. In ancient Greece, it was said that Demeter gifted Dionysus a fig tree. Then, he passed the tree down to the mortals, as his belief was that people should be able to enjoy the finer things in life. ### What spells are Figs good for? Figs are great in love spells, fertility spells, and protection spells. The knowledge that this plant is said to bring also makes it very good for divination spells. ### How do I use Figs in magic spells? To use in spells, you can eat the fruit, make charms out of the leaves, bark, or dried figs, take care of a full plant, or use the leaves in divination. ### What Are The Magical Properties Of Figs? The entire fig plant, from the tree down to the roots, and out through the fruits, all vibrate with the energies of knowledge, love, protection, and fertility. [![An image to share on Pinterest. It says Witchcraft Tutorial How to Use Figs in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/How-to-use-figs-in-spells-533x800.jpg "Howtousefigsinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/How-to-use-figs-in-spells.jpg)## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Figs Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Figs in spells, rituals, and healings. ### Latin Name - Ficus ### Folk Names - Common fig ### Gender - Balanced ### Elemental Correspondences - Fire ### Planetary Correspondences - Jupiter - Venus ### Signs that Rule Figs - Sagittarius ### Deities that Rule Figs - Demeter - Dionysus ### Chakras that work with Figs - Crown - Sacral - Root ### Figs’ Magickal Properties - **Divination** - Eat the fruit of this tree to make it easier to connect to divine knowledge and your Higher Self. - **Fertility** - As it bears a resemblance to two parts of the reproductive system, enchanting and eating the fresh fruit is a traditional part of fertility workings. - If you don’t care for the taste or texture of the fruit, invite the balance of creation to your fertility quest by drawing or carving a phallic symbol into the wood of the tree. Next, visualize your goals as you do this; then, carry the charm with you. - **Good Luck** - Place a branch by the door before going out, especially if you’re going out gambling, to increase your chances of coming back happy, wealthy, and safe. - **Knowledge** - Clairvoyants will know exactly what we’re talking about here. The energy of this plant and fruit help connect you to the source of all knowledge, making it easier to download information that you may otherwise not know or be aware of. - **Love** - Cast a love spell by serving a tart to your partner to increase the love or eat a tart to create an aura of true love around yourself. While you eat, have a pink candle burning! This easy ritual is great for marriage spells! - **Protection** - Grow the tree on your property to keep you and your family safe from the evil eye. - In Italian Witch culture, using the hand sign of the fig provides you instant protection from the evil eye. Position your thumb between your index and middle fingers, then make a fist. As you hold this hand sign, visualize yourself as being protected. Aurora uses this anytime she feels bad vibes or if a situation has the potential to be difficult. - **Sleep** - Place a growing plant in your bedroom to help call in restful sleep. - Put 3 leaves under your pillow before bed to gain deep, informative dreams. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Garlic Magical Properties | Herbs For Protection](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/) **Published:** November 23, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Garlic's magical properties are steeped in delicious recipes and a long tradition of healing and mysticism. Historically, garlic's intense, but delicious, energy has made it one of the most popular herbs for protection and good health. This savory bulb's culinary uses are endless, so it can also be found in almost every pantry around the world. In fact, this herb is so deeply ingrained in our psyche that we often think of or perform small rituals pulled from old folklore all the time. Do these small superstitions mean there's a little Witch in all of us? We think so! - [Garlic: An Herb For Protection](#h-garlic-an-herb-for-protection) - [Garlic and Witches (and Vampires)](#h-garlic-and-witches-and-vampires) - [Does Garlic Really Kill Vampires?](#does-garlic-really-kill-vampires) - [Garlic Magic](#h-garlic-magic) - [Garlic's Complete List Of Magickal Properties \| Herbs For Protection](#Herbs-For-Protection:-Garlic's-Complete-List-Of-Magickal-Properties) - [Latin Name](#latin-name) - [Folk Names](#folk-names) - [Gender](#gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#Elemental-Correspondences) - [Planetary Correspondences](#planetary-correspondences) - [Signs that Rule Garlic](#signs-that-rule-garlic) - [Deities that Rule Garlic](#deities-that-rule-garlic) - [Chakras that work with Garlic](#Chakras-that-work-with-Garlic) - [Garlic's Magickal Uses](#Garlic's-Magickal-Uses) ## Garlic: An Herb For Protection ### **Garlic and Witches (and Vampires)** Italian Witches use garlic to ward off hexes, curses, and the evil eye, and folk tradition long hung it against winter sickness too. Kitchen Witches use the herb for protection, similar to how onions are used. It's safe to say that the old "string garlic behind the door to ward away Witches" doesn't work. Instead, witches use this bulb for that same protection magic, against actual evil spirits and people, harmful energies, and bad luck. It’s one of my favorite witchcraft herbs, though I’m Italian so it checks out. #### Does Garlic Really Kill Vampires? As for warding off vampires with garlic? We have a theory from relatively recent history. Many illnesses, such as tuberculosis (consumption), were believed to be the work of a vampire. People used to garlic ward away the vampires that were apparently wiping out full families in one night. We now know that tuberculosis is a bacterial infection, not the work of a vampire; garlic was simply the protection people had on hand. ### **Garlic Magic** [![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/witchcraft-herbs-use-garlic-in-spells-533x800.jpg "witchcraftherbsusegarlicinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/witchcraft-herbs-use-garlic-in-spells.jpg)## Garlic's Complete List Of Magickal Properties \| Herbs For Protection Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with garlic in spells, rituals, and healings. ### **Latin Name** - Allium sativum ### **Folk Names** - Italian Perfume (Rude!) - Poor Man's Treacle - Stinkweed ### **Gender** - Masculine ### **Elemental Correspondences** - Fire ### **Planetary Correspondences** - Mars ### **Signs that Rule Garlic** - Aries ### **Deities that Rule Garlic** - Hecate ### **Chakras that work with Garlic** - Root chakra ### **Garlic's Magickal Uses** - **Banishing** - Add a clove or the dried powder to any banishing spells or incense. - Hang dried bulbs or a braid in a space to continuously banish harmful energies and evil spirits. - **Breaking Curses & Hexes** - Wipe the blades of a pair of scissors with the clove's juice, place a drop of olive oil into a glass of water, and use the scissors to cut through the drop of oil. - Write down any bad luck you think may be from a hex or curse. Bury it in a deep hole with a clove. - **Confidence** - Add an unpeeled clove to a confidence spell jar to help boost your confidence. - Plant a clove. As the new plant grows, as will your confidence. - **Healing** - Speed recovery from an illness: Sleep with sliced garlic cloves around your bed to help speed recovery. This also works with onions. - Clear up skin issues: Rub the sliced side of a garlic clove on a bug bite or skin ailment, rinse the clove under running water, then throw it away. The same can be done with an onion. - Kitchen protection magic: Slice and simmer fresh garlic in oil over low heat until it starts to turn golden brown. Let it cool, eat a bite while you cook the rest of dinner in the garlic oil, and picture its protection settling over your household. - **Longevity** - Keep a garlic braid in your root cellar or a cool area of your house. Eat from it and continue adding to it to maintain a long life. - **Power Boost** - Leave a bulb at a crossroads as an offering to Hecate, Goddess of Witchcraft. - Make any spell stronger by adding it to any spell, sachet, or mojo bag to boost its potency. - **Protection** - Burn the dried powder as part of an incense blend to build protection around yourself or a talisman. - **Remove Negative Energy** - Peeled cloves placed around the four corners of your home or around your doorways absorb and neutralize bad vibes. - **Strength** - Simmer or roast whole cloves in your cooking and eat the cloves whole to fill your body with strength and increase your endurance. - **Stops Gossip** - Stash a clove in a common area at work or school that gossipers tend to meet at. What are some of your favorite ways to use this herb in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Lemon's Magickal Properties: Spiritual Meaning & Uses In Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lemon-magickal-properties/) **Published:** August 12, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering what the spiritual meaning of lemons could be? Do you notice how happy, inspired, and refreshed you feel after working with this bright yellow citrus fruit? It's because this naturally sunny, yellow fruit is filled with positive energy! - [Lemon Spiritual Meaning](#h-lemon-spiritual-meaning) - [How To Use Lemon In Magic \| Spiritual & Spell Uses](#h-how-to-use-lemon-in-magic-spiritual-spell-uses) - [Scientific Name](#h-scientific-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Properties Of Lemons & Spells To Try](#h-magickal-properties-of-lemons-spells-to-try) Bright, refreshing, and exciting, lemons are one of our favorite spiritual ingredients to drive away negative energy and invite in good vibes. Visualize these beautiful aspects to turn your recipe into a magical spell for happiness and optimism! ## Lemon Spiritual Meaning If you're seeing lemons in your dreams, are gifted a lemon dessert, get a surprise lemon in your curbside pickup, or feel really compelled to get that lemon drop martini at happy hour, there's a chance that lemon is trying to send you a message! Seeing an increase in this yellow-colored fruit can mean: - **Happiness** is on the horizon. - A **secret** is about to be revealed and resolved. - It's time to open yourself up to **healing** and energetic cleansing. - **Optimistic** vibes are headed your way. - **Healing** is about to take over. - **Good news** is on its way soon. ![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/how-to-use-lemons-in-spells-533x800.jpg "howtouselemonsinspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## How To Use Lemon In Magic \| Spiritual & Spell Uses There are many great ways to work with the vibes of this sour, fresh, tart fruit. Whether you use its seeds in a sachet, the rind in incense, the oil in an aromatherapy blend, or the juice in a recipe, you can use its energy to change your life. ### Scientific Name To help ensure you're working with the proper energies for lemon, the lemon you'll be learning about in this article is scientifically referred to as: - [Citrus limon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon). ### Gender Everything in life has energy, and specific energies provide a different vibe to your work. Due to its loving and inspiring nature, lemons are said to have the gender of: - Feminine ### Elements Knowing the element that is most related to a magical ingredient helps you craft the perfect spell. Lemons elemental correspondence is: - Water - Air ### Planets Lemons pair well with spells that use the planetary energies of: - Moon - Sun ### Signs If you're working with a specific astrological energy or if you're doing a spell for a friend of a specific zodiac sign, it can be helpful to know the astrological correspondence of your spell ingredients. Lemon's zodiac association is: - Cancer - Pisces - Sagittarius ### Deities Deities that love lemons as offerings are: - Artemis - Diana ### Chakras Lemons help empower and activate the following chakras: - Solar Plexus ### Magickal Properties Of Lemons & Spells To Try The lemon magickal properties & the magical correspondences of lemons make it a very useful ingredient in spells for: ![A table decorated with lemon](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/iStock-1336702687.jpg "Summer table setting with wood furniture cutlery and lemons Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Enchant lemons & decorate with them at brunch to improve friendships! - **Friendship**: Add dried [lemon rind](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lemon-peel-cut?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lemon-magickal-properties) to a jar spell, along with the personality traits of the friends you'd like to call into your life; seal the jar with a yellow candle. Serve lemonade with a slice of lemon and lavender cake to friends at a table that's decorated with a basket of lemons to reinforce a friendship. - **Hex & Curse Removal**: Add lemon juice to a sour jar or a Witch's protection jar to stop a harmful person in their tracks. - **Inspiration & Creativity**: Sip lemon water or a focus & creativity potion with the intention that you're taking in good ideas. Since this fruit also has powerful solar energy, cut a lemon in half and admire the sun pattern, and know that its energy is shining new, bright ideas into your life. - **Love**: Plant lemon seeds to start the growth of a new relationship in your life. Create a love sachet by adding rose petals and lemon blossoms to a pink or yellow bag. - **Motivation**: Boost your personal power by enchanting the citrus fruit for motivation, cut it into wedges, and bite into a wedge; let the sour taste and adrenaline transmute stale, bad energy into forward motion and motivation. - **Optimism**: Create an aromatherapy inhaler for optimism by adding a few drops of lemon oil to a vial of sea salt. When you need a boost, open the cap, breathe in the citrus scent, and inhale happiness. - **Protection**: Plant a lemon tree on your property and charge it to transmute negative energy into protective energy. - **Purification**: Create a purifying floor wash by simmering 1/4 tsp. lemon peel in a cup of boiling water before adding the water to your favorite cleaning solution; you can use this to cleanse your ritual space. Purify your aura by steeping lemon slices or lemon leaves in a bath tea before adding it to your ritual bath. You'll also be surprised to know that lemon is an ingredient in [Florida water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/florida-water-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lemon-magickal-properties). What are your favorite ways to use lemon magickal properties? Share them in the comments below! Learn the [magical properties of over 50 herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) here. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Lavender | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-lavender/) **Published:** March 7, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Relaxing, calming, and beautiful, lavender is a highly cherished herb for aromatherapy, bath products, and massage oils! One sniff of a few drops of lavender essential oil, and its scent will chase away any fear, stress, and worry you may have. The popularity behind this beautiful purple flower comes from an acute need to reduce stress, especially during the pandemic and potential looming war. More importantly: Did you know that you can also use it for spells? - [How To Use Lavender In Magic \| Spiritual & Spell Uses](#h-how-to-use-lavender-in-magic-spiritual-spell-uses) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Properties Of Lavender](#h-magickal-properties-of-lavender) That’s right, like all plants, this scented, flowery plant has a specific type of energy that it adds to your magical work! Its purple flowers inspire psychic activity, dream recall, and more! Surprisingly, Lavender is a member of the mint family! Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Lavender. ![Essential oils and lavender: a guide to natural aromatherapy and witchy herbal magic.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-lavender-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforlavender Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## How To Use Lavender In Magic \| Spiritual & Spell Uses In addition to using lavender in aromatherapy, it has energetic properties that can help you manifest change when you set intentions. ### Latin Name - Lavandula - There are many types of this herb, such as lavandula angustifolia, aloe, and officinalis. ### Folk Names - Elf leaf ### Gender - Feminine ### Elements - Air - Water ### Planets - Mercury - Neptune ### Signs - Pisces - Virgo ### Deities - Selene ### Chakras - Third Eye ### Magickal Properties Of Lavender - **Attract men:** Wear the perfume or add the essential oil to your beauty and love spells to bring your next lover to you. - **Banishing harmful spirits:** Sprinkle the flowers along the floor of your home or business to ward away evil spirits. - **Happiness:** Bake the dried flowers into cookies or flavor your lemonade with the flowers to bring happiness. - **Increase intelligence:** Drink the tea, make a sachet, or eat food crafted from the plant to increase your brainpower. - **Long Life:** Use this herb in your beauty routine or carry the flower on you to promote longevity. - **Purification**: Burn dried flowers or use the fresh sprigs to sprinkle blessed water in your home to remove harmful energies. - **Sleep**: Make a tea, fill an eye pillow, or place a few drops of the essential oil into your full pillow; its scent and energy will help relax your mind and bring on sleep. What are some of your favorite ways to use this herb in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Eucalyptus' Spiritual Meanings & Uses](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/eucalyptus-spiritual-meanings-uses/) **Published:** July 25, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** As we delve into the wondrous world of spiritual herbs, there's one aromatic plant that stands out - Eucalyptus. Often associated with the vast landscapes of Australia, eucalyptus trees tower majestically, their leaves whispering ancient secrets of healing, protection, and purification. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the realm of spiritual magic, the majestic eucalyptus holds insights and power that can deeply enhance your practices. Let the wisdom of eucalyptus, with its healing, purifying, and protective properties, guide you toward spiritual growth and transformation. ## Table Of Contents - [How Can I Use Eucalyptus In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-eucalyptus-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Eucalyptus?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-eucalyptus) ## How Can I Use Eucalyptus In Spells? Eucalyptus, a strong healing herb, has the potent ability to purify and protect. Its leaves can be used in spellwork for various purposes such as: 1. **Healing Spells**: Carve healing sigils or the name of the person you want to heal into a [white candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-pillar-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=eucalyptus-spiritual-meanings-uses). Surround the candle with eucalyptus leaves, and visualize that person being healed. You can also add eucalyptus leaves to your healing spells or poultices to boost their potency. 2. **Protection Spells**: Hang dried eucalyptus above your doorway or weave it into charms for protection against negativity. 3. **Purification**: Burn dried eucalyptus leaves during rituals to purify your space and create a fresh, invigorating environment for positive energy. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/eucalyptus-candle-magic-800x800.png "eucalyptuscandlemagic Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## What Are The Magical Properties Of Eucalyptus? Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Eucalyptus Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Eucalyptus in spells, rituals, and healings. | **Materia** | Magical Properties Of **Eucalyptus** | |---|---| | Latin Name | Eucalyptus globulus | | Folk Names | Blue Gum, Australian Fever Tree, Stringy Bark Tree | | Gender | Feminine | | Elemental Correspondences | Air, Earth | | Planetary Correspondences | Moon, Mercury | | Signs that Rule Eucalyptus | Gemini, Virgo | | Deities that Rule Eucalyptus | Artemis, Diana, Apollo | | Chakras that work with Eucalyptus | Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra | | Eucalyptus’s Magickal Properties | Healing of body and mind, Purification, Protection, Mental Clarity | **Eucalyptus Warnings**: Eucalyptus oil is highly potent and should never be ingested or applied directly to the skin without being properly diluted. Always use caution and do a patch test when using eucalyptus topically. Avoid using eucalyptus during pregnancy or while nursing, and keep it out of reach of children and pets. What are some of your favorite ways to use eucalyptus in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! Copyright 2023 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Benzoin | How to Use Benzoin in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-benzoin-spells/) **Published:** July 25, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Have you ever held benzoin in your hands, closed your eyes, and allowed its gentle energies to softly touch your spirit? If not, you're missing out on a wealth of spiritual benefits and mystical possibilities. Come with us, and discover what those spiritual benefits are. ## Table Of Contents - [How Can I Use Benzoin In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-benzoin-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Benzoin?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-benzoin) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Benzoin](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-benzoin) - [Benzoin Warnings](#h-benzoin-warnings) ## How Can I Use Benzoin In Spells? Fragrant [benzoin resin](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/benzoin-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-benzoin-spells), derived from the Styrax tree, has been used in spiritual practices for centuries. In spellwork, it is often used in the form of [benzoin incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/benzoin-gum-powder-incense?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-benzoin-spells), as it burns well and emits a warm, vanilla-like scent that can help create a calm and focused atmosphere ideal for **meditation** and **spellcasting**. It is also often used in **purification** rituals, **love** spells, **prosperity** magic, and as an **offering** during ritual work. Benzoin is particularly helpful in enhancing the energy of other herbs or ingredients in a spell. You can add a small amount to any spellwork to **amplify** its power. In addition, you can also infuse benzoin into oil to create a potent anointing oil that can be used to consecrate your magical tools or used in rituals. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Benzoin? Benzoin has a wide range of magical properties. It is renowned for its powers of **purification**, **prosperity**, and **amplification**. When burned as incense, it is believed to **purify** and **bless** the area, **clearing away negative energies** and attracting positive ones. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/benzoin-incense-resin-in-a-brass-dish-on-an-altar-800x800.png "benzoinincenseresininabrassdishonanaltar Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Benzoin is also associated with **prosperity** and **abundance**, making it a popular ingredient in spells and rituals designed to increase **wealth** or **success**. The amplification properties of benzoin can be harnessed to enhance the potency of other herbs and ingredients in your spells. It can act as a **spiritual amplifier**, magnifying the energies of whatever it is combined with. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Benzoin Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with benzoin in spells, rituals, and healings. | Materia | Magical Properties Of Benzoin | |---|---| | Latin Name | Styrax Benzoin | | Folk Names | Gum Benjamin, Siam Benzoin, Sumatra Benzoin | | Gender | Masculine | | Element | Air | | Planets | Sun | | Zodiac Signs | Leo | | Deities | Ra, Apollo, Brighid | | Chakras | Solar Plexus Chakra | | Magickal Properties | Purification, Prosperity, Amplification, Offering Substitute, Love, Meditation | The spiritually potent benzoin can connect with the Solar Plexus Chakra, infusing it with warmth, light, and a sense of personal power. Deities associated with the sun, like Ra, Apollo, and Brighid, favor this fragrant resin. When working with this resin, you can invoke these deities for illumination, healing, creativity, and protection. ## Benzoin Warnings Like all spiritual tools, it's important to approach benzoin with respect. Always use it with a clear intention and in a respectful manner. Physically, some individuals may experience a mild allergic reaction to benzoin, especially if it's applied directly to the skin. Always do a patch test first. Do not ingest benzoin; it is intended for external use only. In the spiritual realm, benzoin's amplifying properties can also magnify negative energy if not used wisely. Therefore, always ensure you're in a positive and clear state of mind when working with benzoin to avoid amplifying any negativity. What are some of your favorite ways to use benzoin in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! *Copyright 2023 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Peppermint](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-peppermint/) **Published:** October 15, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Peppermint, a versatile and powerful herb, is a must-have for any spiritual practitioner. Its fresh, invigorating scent and cooling sensation make it perfect for a multitude of spells, rituals, and healings. ## How Can I Use Peppermint In Spells? Harness its energy to purify and **protect** spaces, bring **clarity** and **calmness** in meditation, or infuse your spells with the vital essence of this extraordinary herb. Let’s explore the ways you can weave Peppermint into your magical workings, embracing its rejuvenating essence to bolster your spiritual journey. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Peppermint? Peppermint is brimming with energies that align with **purification**, **healing**, and **transformation**. It carries vibrations that resonate with aspects of **love**, **prosperity**, and **mental clarity**. Infused with the properties of **protection** and **divination**, Peppermint is your faithful ally against negativity while inviting insights into the mysteries of the spiritual realms. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Peppermint Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Peppermint in spells, rituals, and healings. | **Attribute** | **Details** | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Mentha piperita | | **Folk Names** | Brandubh, Lammint | | **Gender** | Masculine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Air, Fire | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Mercury | | **Signs that Rule Peppermint** | Virgo, Gemini | | **Deities that Rule Peppermint** | Cthonic Hermes, Persephone | | **Chakras that work with Peppermint** | Throat, Third Eye | | **Peppermint’s Magickal Properties** | Clarity, Divination, Calmness, Healing, Love, Protection, Prosperity, Psychic Abilities, Purification | While Peppermint is generally safe to use in your magical workings, it's always wise to exercise caution. When using Peppermint oil, ensure that the [oil is diluted properly](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) to avoid skin irritation. What are some of your favorite ways to use Peppermint in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! Copyright 2023 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Meadowsweet: Spiritual Uses](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/meadowsweet-spiritual-uses/) **Published:** December 1, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Meadowsweet, with its sweet fragrance and delicate blooms, has been revered in spiritual practices for centuries. This enchanting herb, known for its harmonious blend of beauty and power, is a valuable addition to any spiritual or magical practice. Let's delve into the mystical aspects of Meadowsweet and explore how you can incorporate it into your spellwork. ## Table of contents - [How Can I Use Meadowsweet In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-meadowsweet-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Meadowsweet?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-meadowsweet) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Meadowsweet](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-meadowsweet) ## How Can I Use Meadowsweet In Spells? Meadowsweet is a versatile herb in the realm of magick, ideal for spells related to love, peace, and harmony. Its gentle yet potent energy can be used in various ways: - **Love Spells:** Enhance love and attraction spells by adding Meadowsweet to sachets or love potions. - **Peace Rituals:** Burn Meadowsweet as incense during meditation or rituals to invoke tranquility and soothe turbulent emotions. - **Protection Charms:** Use the herb in protection amulets or sprinkle around your home to create a barrier against negative energies. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Meadowsweet? Meadowsweet holds a plethora of magical properties that make it a valuable tool for any practitioner: - **Emotional Balance:** It promotes inner peace and emotional stability. - **Spiritual Connection:** Enhances your connection to the divine or higher realms. - **Harmony and Reconciliation:** Useful in spells aimed at resolving conflicts or fostering understanding. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Meadowsweet Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with Meadowsweet in spells, rituals, and healings. | **Aspect** | **Details** | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Filipendula ulmaria | | **Folk Names** | Queen of the Meadow, Bridewort, Mead Wort | | **Gender** | Feminine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Water | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Jupiter | | **Signs that Rule Meadowsweet** | Gemini, Libra | | **Deities that Rule Meadowsweet** | Aine, Aphrodite, Eros, Blodeuwedd, Cupid, Gwena, Venus | | **Chakras that work with Meadowsweet** | Heart Chakra | | **Meadowsweet’s Magickal Properties** | Happiness, Love, Peace, Protection | What are some of your favorite ways to use Meadowsweet in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Calendula](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-calendula/) **Published:** December 7, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Calendula, also known as marigold, has been revered in various cultures for its spiritual and magical properties. ## Table of contents - [How Can I Use Calendula In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-calendula-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Calendula?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-calendula) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Calendula](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-calendula) This vibrant plant holds a special place in the world of magick, offering a range of uses in spells, rituals, and healings. Here we explore the multifaceted ways in which calendula can enhance your spiritual practices. ## How Can I Use Calendula In Spells? Calendula can be incorporated into spells in numerous ways. Its petals can be used in sachets or amulets to **attract positive energy** and **protect** against negative influences. [Dried calendula](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/calendula-flower-calendula-officinalis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magical-properties-calendula) can be sprinkled around your home or altar to create a barrier against harmful forces. Its bright petals can also be added to bath rituals to **cleanse the aura** and **promote inner peace**. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Calendula? Calendula is known for its powerful properties that align with **protection**, **legal matters**, **improved focus**, **psychic powers**, and **healing**. Its bright, sun-like appearance symbolizes **joy**, **positivity**, and **creativity**. Using calendula in rituals can enhance psychic abilities and induce prophetic dreams. It is also believed to be potent in legal spells, providing support and favorable outcomes in legal matters. ## Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Calendula Our complete Materia Magicka contains everything you need to know to work with calendula in spells, rituals, and healings. Here's a detailed table with the magical attributes of calendula: | Aspect | Details | |---|---| | Latin Name | Calendula officinalis | | Folk Names | Marigold, Goldbloom | | Gender | Masculine | | Elemental Correspondences | Fire | | Planetary Correspondences | Sun | | Signs that Rule Calendula | Leo | | Deities that Rule Calendula | Apollo, Oshun | | Chakras that work with Calendula | Solar Plexus Chakra | | Calendula’s Magickal Properties | Creativity, Focus, Mental Strength, Protection, Legal Matters, Psychic Powers, Healing | Those with allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family should avoid using calendula. As with any spiritual practice, your intention and respect for the plant’s spirit are crucial for effective and harmonious workings. What are some of your favorite ways to use calendula in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [10 Magical Properties of Radish | How to Use Radish in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/radish/) **Published:** February 4, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** What are the magical properties of radish? How can radish be used in spells? How does radish contribute to abundance and success in magical practices? - [How Can I Use Radish In Spells?](#h-how-can-i-use-radish-in-spells) - [What Are The Magical Properties Of Radish?](#h-what-are-the-magical-properties-of-radish) - [Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Radish](#h-complete-list-of-magickal-properties-of-radish) Radishes, vibrant and peppery roots, are not only a staple in culinary traditions around the world but also carry profound spiritual and magical properties. If you walk the path of natural magick, understanding how to harness the energies of the radish can add depth and power to your practice. Let's explore the ways this beautiful vegetable can be incorporated into spells and rituals to enhance your spiritual journey. ## How Can I Use Radish In Spells? Radishes can be used in protection spells, purification spells, and passion spells. Radish is believed to possess magical properties associated with good fortune and prosperity, making it suitable for spells related to abundance and success. Our comprehensive guide on Radish in Materia Magicka provides in-depth information for effectively incorporating this powerful plant into various magical practices, rituals, and healing endeavors. Refer to the provided table for a concise overview of the spiritual attributes associated with radish. However, it is crucial to exercise caution and thoughtful consideration when utilizing radish in magical workings, ensuring that its energetic qualities align with your intentions. Prior to incorporating radish into wearable charms or amulets, it is advisable to conduct personal tests for allergies or sensitivities. Feel free to share your preferred methods of using Radish in magic in the comment section below. Incorporate radishes into rituals to shield your home from negative energies, or carry a small radish with you as a **protective amulet**. In matters of **love**, the radish's fiery nature can be harnessed to spice up relationships or to kindle new romance. For **purification**, bury radishes at the four corners of your property to cleanse and protect your sacred space. ## What Are The Magical Properties Of Radish? Radishes resonate with energies that can cut through negativity and protect against harm. They are also linked to the element of **fire**, embodying **passion**, **strength**, and **renewal**. Their association with the planet Mars brings forth **courage** and the power to **overcome obstacles**. So, when we look at them through this metaphysical lens, the magical properties of radish are **good fortune** and **prosperity**, making them a potent addition to spells for **abundance** and **success**. ### Complete List Of Magickal Properties Of Radish Our complete Materia Magicka on Radish is designed to equip you with all the knowledge needed to effectively work with this powerful plant in spells, rituals, and healing practices. The following table outlines the key spiritual attributes of radish: | Attribute | Magical Properties of Radish | |---|---| | **Latin Name** | Raphanus sativus | | **Folk Names** | Magic Root, Earth Apple | | **Gender** | Masculine | | **Elemental Correspondences** | Fire | | **Planetary Correspondences** | Mars | | **Signs that Rule Radish** | Aries | | **Deities that Rule Radish** | Mars, Demeter | | **Chakras that work with Radish** | Root Chakra | | **Radish’s Magickal Properties** | Courage, Good fortune, Love, Protection, Purification, Passion, Prosperity, Renewal, Strength, Vitality | **Radish Warnings** While radish is a potent ally in magickal workings, it's important to use it wisely. Always consider the energetic balance of your spells and rituals to ensure they align with your intentions. As with any ingredient, test for personal [radish allergies](https://allergylosangeles.com/allergy-blog/radish-allergy-immunological-mechanisms-clinical-manifestations-management/#:~:text=Cutaneous%20Reactions%3A%20Urticaria%20(hives),%2C%20in%20severe%20cases%2C%20anaphylaxis.) or sensitivities before incorporating radish into wearable charms or amulets. **What are some of your favorite ways to use Radish in your magickal working?** Let us know in the comments below! ![Witchcraft tutorial: magical properties of radishes by Plentiful Earth](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/magical-properties-radish-533x800.jpg "magicalpropertiesradish Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")So, when we look at them through this metaphysical lens, the magical properties of radish are good fortune and prosperity, making them a potent addition to spells for abundance and success. Remember, while radish is a potent ally in magickal workings, use it wisely. Ensure the energetic balance of your spells align with your intentions. Test for personal allergies or sensitivities before incorporating radish into wearable charms or amulets. Share your favorite ways to use Radish in your magickal working in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Mabon Ritual for Ultimate Balance](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance/) **Published:** August 7, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mabon, also known as the Autumn Equinox, is a time for coming to terms with life and realizing that everything balances out! There is always something positive that comes from the negative! Our brains are naturally trained to pinpoint the harsh side of reality, when in fact, reality has multiple perspectives. You have the power to pick which side of a situation you fixate on! Just as Persephone splits her time between the Livingworld and the Underworld, you too can split your attention between negativity and positivity. This balance gives us control over our lives. There are many ways to celebrate this Pagan holiday, and this time, we chose to celebrate the balance that makes us human! ![An image for sharing on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mabon-Ritual-for-Ultimate-Balance-533x800.jpg "MabonRitualforUltimateBalance Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Mabon Ritual for Ultimate Balance ### Spell Timing - On or around Mabon - Twilight or after dark ### Spell Ingredients - [**Brown Candle**](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/brown-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance), for letting go - **Gold or** [**Yellow Candle**](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/yellow-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance), for empowering - **Red Wine or Red Grape Juice**, for letting go - **Red or Black Grapes**, for letting go - **White Wine or White Grape Juice**, for calling in - **White Grapes**, for calling in - **Pomegranate seeds or juice**, for connecting to your Inner Self - **Sapphire or** [**Amethyst**](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance), for comfort and protection - **Patchouli oil or incense**, for grounding - Any Mabon correspondences to decorate your altar with ### Spell Instructions 1. **Prepare**: Cleanse and prepare your sacred space by using sage and/or [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/)! Decorate your altar by arranging the black/red grapes, red wine, and brown candle on the left and the white grapes, white wine, and gold candle on the right. Place your other decor on the altar in a way that makes you feel happy. 2. **Cast**: Cast a protective circle around your sacred space to keep harmful energies out and beneficial energies in. [Here’s a simple circle casting spell to get you started!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) 3. **Evoke**: “This circle is bound \| With power all around \| Between the worlds I stand \| With power and protection at hand. \| I call upon the Bacchus on this Mabon night \| To celebrate all ways my life has gone right! \| I call upon Persephone \| and evoke her power of duality. \| I call upon Hades with all my might \| To remember that with darkness comes light.” 4. **Empower**: 1. Empower your pomegranate as an elixir to help you connect with your Inner Self. 2. Empower and light the brown candle to represent the annoying things in your life. 3. Empower the red grapes and wine to represent the annoying things that you’re acknowledging, internalizing, and letting go of. 4. Empower and light the white candle to represent the positive viewpoint you’ll take on the things that annoy you. 5. Empower the white grapes and wine to represent the positive side that you’ll take into yourself. 5. **Meditate**: Eat the pomegranate seeds. Say “Into my depths I take these seeds to visit with and see my own unseen.” Close your eyes, and ask to see the areas you need to grow in. Meditate on all of your experiences, issues, wins, and losses. Write them down when you come out of meditation. 6. **Manifest Healthy Balance:** 1. Eat a red grape, say aloud one thing you now understand from one of your struggles. 2. Eat a white grape, say aloud one positive thing you learned from your struggles. 3. Take a sip of red wine, say aloud one thing you have or need the strength to overcome. 4. Take a sip of white wine, say aloud one positive thing you’re calling into your life. 5. Repeat until you’re happy or you run out of struggles! 7. **Thank & Release:** “Thank you Bacchus, Persephone, and Hades! Your love, understanding, warmth, and happiness are always welcome here! Hail, and farewell; stay if you like. Leave if you must” 8. **Close**: Close your circle in your favorite way, or use the closing instructions from our simple circle cast ritual. 9. **Offering**: Place any leftover grapes and wine outside overnight. Clean it up in the morning. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, mabon --- ### [Algiz Runestone Home Protection Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/algiz-runestone-home-protection-spell/) **Published:** February 16, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Getting a new home is a big step in life. A home is meant to be a safe haven, a place of protection. In our modern age, it’s easy to buy peace of mind with home security cameras, alarm systems, and doorbells that record every visitor. These modern advances are great at helping catch unwanted visitors in the act, but it doesn’t deter thieves and unwanted entities from entering your property. In addition to mundane protection, Witches should always have magickal protection. This rune spell comes straight from our free Wiccan spell book. It uses the protective power of the Algiz rune, as well as four earth-based anchors. For this easy to understand spell, you’ll need four stones from your property, the rune of protection, and your intention to keep all kinds of negative energy away from your home. To learn more about the individual runes and their meanings, check out [Lisa Peschel's The Practical Guide to the Runes: Their Uses in Divination and Magick.](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/practical-guide-to-the-runes-by-lisa-peschel?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=algiz-runestone-home-protection-spell) ## Algiz Rune Home Protection Spell ### Ingredients - 4 Stones from Your Property - 1 Black Permanent Marker or Paint - Shovel ### Directions 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse your sacred space and spell items with a sage bundle or [palo santo](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/palo-santo-guide/). 2. **Cast:** If your spiritual path calls for it, cast a protective circle around your sacred space. 3. **Enchant:** Using the black paint or marker, draw the Algiz rune () on each of the 4 stones. 4. **Visualize:** See every potential harmful being immediately turn away from your home and walk the other way and know that your home is safe. 5. **Close the Circle:** If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now. 6. **Finish the Spell:** Go outside and dig four holes, one at each corner of your property. Place the enchanted protection stones in the ground and bury them 7. **Visualize:** Once all of the stones are in place, imagine a white, electric fence, and, again, see every harmful entity immediately turn away from your home. Know that if anyone comes to your home with the intent of harm, they will immediately forget why they came and turn around. For a full set to work with, our [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=algiz-runestone-home-protection-spell) come in wood, bone, and stone. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, protection spells --- ### [Crystals for Beginners: How to Get Started](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/get-started-with-crystals/) **Published:** December 29, 2018 **Author:** Evelyn Cotton **Content:** You’ve recently fallen in love with the healing powers of crystals, and now you’re ready to buy every glimmering talisman the earth has to offer. However, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. “What crystal should I buy next?”, “What does this crystal mean?”, and “How many crystals should I carry in my bra?” may be among your top questions. I want to remind you that your journey into crystal healing and magick shouldn’t be confusing or overwhelming. This quick guide for beginner crystal users is meant to help you ease into your newfound love. This guide has been written to help you slowly uncover and discover individual connections to crystals. As such, this will not be a post listing every common crystal, with name, color, attributes, and associations, nor will I go into the history of using crystals and gems as talismans, symbols, and [spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/). This post is about a method of tackling such a detailed subject as crystals slowly and making it personal, giving each one real meaning to you. So, let’s get started.## When buying crystals, start small and move slowly One small crystal is affordable, but as you’ll soon find out, trying to collect every crystal possible to cover every potential future need could be quite expensive. I personally know that a shopping spree is fun, but I prefer to collect slowly and learn about each one before buying another. So, the first thing you need to know is the power of collecting and learning as you go is extremely valuable. Buying one or two crystals at a time helps you learn and retain the crystal correspondences better. This important step helps you relate each individual crystal to a personal experience you had with it. ### How to buy and use crystals: 1. Buy one crystal, two at most, per week. 2. Charge your new crystal under a full moon or a new moon (I find that the new moon works best with brand new crystals, but either will do). 3. Carry your new stone in your pocket every day, for at least a week, before moving on to a new one. 4. Jot down anything you notice that might be related to, or influenced by, the presence of the crystal in any way. 5. During that week, read up on that particular crystal, and do a little research online, but nothing too strenuous. Don’t read so many correspondences, attributes, etc. written by others that you have no room left for your own interpretations. What a certain thing means traditionally may not be what it means to you. 1. I am a big believer in tailoring your practice to suit yourself, no matter what traditional practices prefer. 2. If [obsidian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) gives you a different feeling than the one the books say is associated with obsidian, go with your gut. 6. Learn the scientific structure of your crystal. Find out how your crystal-of-the-week was formed, where, and when. Take brief notes on the parts you find interesting, but don’t go crazy with it. There will not be a quiz later. 7. Move on to a new crystal or gemstone after a week or even two. This also gives you plenty of time to choose and purchase your next one. ## There are so many choices; how do I pick my next crystal purchase? ### Your first crystal should be [clear quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/). If you’ve read about crystals, you know that clear quartz crystals are what everyone recommends as a first purchase. It may be because it is very common and inexpensive, but it could also be due to its positive energy and all-around good guy reputation. Clear quartz crystals work as amplifiers; they strengthen other stones when used together. These beautiful crystals also act as a binder, connecting stones to other stones. For example, I sometimes carry a small cloth bag with two or three crystals, all chosen to work together. If there is any room left, I add a piece of clear quartz, to boost their individual strengths and bind them together to work toward a goal. I seldom use clear quartz alone, but you may feel differently after a week carrying it in your pocket. ## How do I know that my crystals are working? The best way to discover if your crystals work is to jot down some notes on the crystal itself. - How has the crystal you’ve been carrying influenced you? - How has the crystal affected your moods? - Did the crystal have an inpact on your day at work, etc? It may be as subtle as feeling a little more cheerful after a bad day, or realizing you were a little more positive while you were at that job you hate. ## What crystals should I buy next? When you are ready to move on to your next crystal purchase, consider what issues in your own life you would like to address. For example, my second purchase was black tourmaline, because it is known for “vacuuming” out your negative thoughts and energy and builds self-esteem. I was looking for a new job at the time I bought it, and I hoped it would help me be more confident in job interviews. I carried it alone in my pocket for a few days, then put the clear quartz in with it to give it a boost. I charged the black tourmaline under the new moon, symbolic of new beginnings and fresh starts (be sure it really is, officially, the new moon; don’t get in a hurry and put it out under a dark moon). I kept notes and I felt very much that this stone, more than the clear quartz, actually did affect me and my day. ### Quick list of crystal correspondences: - [Green aventurine](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=get-started-with-crystals), for abundance and financial stability. [Moss agate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/), for steady growth in a garden, a savings account, or a new start. - [Rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=get-started-with-crystals) if you are looking for love, or new friends because [rose quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) is associated with love, intimacy, and friendship. - [Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=get-started-with-crystals) represents psychic abilities, mysticism, the paranormal and intuition, so carry it when you want to be more intuitive, more spiritual, or when you’re sure you must have some latent superhero-style powers in you somewhere and want to draw them out. There is no order in which this should be done. I know it is tempting to say, “But I need ALL of those things! I need more money, a better job, more confidence, *and* psychic abilities!” Patience. I promise your new crystal collection will mean more to you if acquired slowly, and you give yourself a week or two to get to know them. Once you have a collection of a dozen or so crystals and gemstones, then you can find hundreds of ways to use them and combine them in ways that give them a more powerful effect, as in crystal grids and pyramid frames. If you do not have the patience for this method and just want to buy a dozen or more at once, more power to you. I understand. They are fun and beautiful, and it is hard to buy just one, I know. But if you seriously want to learn about crystals rather than just buying them, slow down and get to know each one. *Copyright 2018 Evelyn Cotton + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Crystals --- ### [The Best Gemstones For Your Reiki Crystal Collection](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/best-reiki-gemstones-crystals/) **Published:** August 2, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Unlock the power of crystals in your Reiki journey! 🌟 Dive deep into the connection between gemstones and universal energy. Learn how to choose the right ones for you and amplify your healing practices. Ready to level up? Click below! 🌈💎✨ **Content:** Feel called to include crystals into your Reiki practice? Beginning to recognize familiar energy signatures that resonate between Universal energy and Earth's gemstones? ## In This Guide - [What Is Reiki?](#h-what-is-reiki) - [How To Choose The Right Gemstones For Reiki](#h-how-to-choose-the-right-gemstones-for-reiki) - [Top Gemstones For Your Reiki Crystal Collection](#h-rose-quartz) - [Amethyst](#h-black-tourmaline) - [Clear Quartz](#h-selenite) - [Rose Quartz](#h-how-to-use-gemstones-in-your-reiki-practice) - [Black Tourmaline](#h-faqs) - [Selenite](#h-selenite) - [How To Use Gemstones In Your Reiki Practice](#h-how-to-use-gemstones-in-your-reiki-practice) - [FAQs](#h-faqs) - [Do I need to cleanse my crystals before using them in Reiki?](#faq-question-66a5908f6dbd2) - [How many gemstones should I have in my collection?](#faq-question-66a5908f6dbd4) - [Can I use more than one gemstone in a Reiki session?](#faq-question-66a5908f6dbd5) - [Do different gemstones correlate with different chakras?](#faq-question-66a5908f6dbd6) - [Can gemstones be harmful?](#faq-question-66a5908f6dbd7) [Crystals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals) play an instrumental role in Reiki, often used as tools to help direct and amplify the energy. They have unique vibrations and can hold, channel, and emit energy, making them perfect for use in healing and balancing the chakras. ## What Is Reiki? Reiki is a traditional healing method that originated in Japan. It revolves around the idea of universal life force energy, aiming to restore balance within the body and mind. The technique primarily involves the practitioner's hands, which are either lightly placed on or held above the client's body to facilitate the flow of energy. However, [crystals, minerals, and gemstones](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals) can help add more energy to promote healing during Reiki sessions. ## **How To Choose The Right Gemstones For Reiki** When it comes to selecting the perfect gemstones for your Reiki crystal collection, several factors should be considered. #### Crystal Energy Each crystal carries its unique energy, and aligning this energy with your needs is crucial. The gemstone's energy should resonate with you and serve the purpose of your healing or spiritual journey. #### Crystal Purpose The purpose of the stone is also important. Different stones serve different purposes – some may bring calmness, some aid in focus, and others may help with emotional healing. #### Personal Connection With Crystals Lastly, a personal connection with the gemstone is important. You should feel drawn to the stone; it should resonate with you on a personal level. ## **Top Gemstones For Your Reiki Crystal Collection** Each gemstone carries unique properties that can complement your Reiki practice. Let's take a look at some of the best gemstones you should consider incorporating into your collection. ### [Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/amethyst-crystals-800x800.jpg "amethystcrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals)[Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals), a powerful and **protective** stone, is known for its **calming** energy. It aids in **purifying** the mind and **clearing** negative thoughts. It's perfect for **meditation** and enhancing **spiritual awareness**. ### [Clear Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/clear-quartz-zen-800x800.jpg "clearquartzzen Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals)Known as the "**master healer**," [Clear Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals) is highly **versatile** and can **amplify** the energy of other stones. It helps **clear the mind** and aids in **concentration** and **memory**. ### [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/rose-quartz-and-books-800x800.jpg "rosequartzandbooks Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals)The stone of **universal love**, [Rose Quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals), promotes **self-love**, **friendship**, and **feelings of peace**. It can be used to **heal heartbreaks** and **open the heart** to promote **love** and **harmony**. ### Black Tourmaline [Black Tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals) is a **grounding** stone that aids in **cleansing**, **purifying**, and **transforming** dense energy into a lighter vibration. It helps to **connect the human spirit with the earth**. ### Selenite Known for its **cleansing** and charging properties, [Selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=best-reiki-gemstones-crystals) never needs to be cleansed and can cleanse other gemstones. This is a [**spiritual development** crystal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) that helps to **clear mental confusion**. ## **How To Use Gemstones In Your Reiki Practice** There are several ways to incorporate these gemstones into your Reiki practice: - Place them on the body during a session. - Worn them as jewelry between healing sessions. - Hold them during meditation to connect with the pure vibrations of the crystal. - Decorate your living or workspace to uplift the energy of the area. Having the right gemstones can significantly enhance your Reiki practices. It's important to select stones that resonate with you and align with your healing or spiritual journey. Whether you choose Amethyst for its calming energy or Black Tourmaline for its grounding properties, each gemstone brings something unique to your collection. ## **FAQs** ### Do I need to cleanse my crystals before using them in Reiki? Yes, most gemstones should be cleansed before use to clear any absorbed negative energy. However, Selenite is an exception as it doesn't require cleansing. ### How many gemstones should I have in my collection? There is no set number. It's more important to choose gemstones that you feel a connection with and that serve your purpose. ### Can I use more than one gemstone in a Reiki session? Yes, you can use multiple gemstones in a session. However, ensure they serve a harmonious purpose and don't conflict with each other. ### Do different gemstones correlate with different chakras? Yes, different gemstones often correlate with different chakras. For example, Amethyst is associated with the crown chakra, and Rose Quartz with the heart chakra. ### Can gemstones be harmful? While gemstones are generally safe, they should be used wisely. Some can have intense energy and might be overwhelming for certain individuals. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [Household Items For Love Spells: 10 Items You Already Have](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/household-items-for-love-spells/) **Published:** October 30, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Love spells don’t need expensive tools or rare ingredients; in fact, the most powerful magic often comes from what you already have at home. ## In This Guide - [Why Use Household Items for Love Spells?](#why-use-household-items-for-love-spells) - [10 Household Items for Love Spells](#10-household-items-for-love-spells) - [1. Cinnamon Sticks](#1-cinnamon-sticks) - [2. Rose Quartz](#2-rose-quartz) - [3. Honey](#3-honey) - [4. Green Apple](#4-green-apple) - [5. A Piece of Paper](#5-a-piece-of-paper) - [6. Candle Wax](#6-candle-wax) - [7. Dried Flowers](#7-dried-flowers) - [8. Essential Oils](#8-essential-oils) - [9. A Photograph](#9-a-photograph) - [10. Salt](#10-salt) - [FAQs](#fa-qs) **Household items for love spells** are budget-friendly, deeply personal, and easy to use, making them perfect for beginners, busy parents, and anyone practicing on a budget. Whether you’re a curious **New Moon Novice** learning your first spell, an **Energy Empath** seeking comfort, or a **Ritual Mama** who needs simple, meaningful magic, this guide will show you how to turn ordinary objects into powerful love rituals. ✨ Let’s explore **10 everyday household items for love spells** that can help you invite romance, strengthen relationships, and nurture self-love. ## Why Use Household Items for Love Spells? - 💖 **Affordable & Accessible** – No need to spend money you don’t have. These items are likely already in your kitchen, garden, or craft drawer. - 🌿 **Personalized Energy** – Using something from your home carries your unique energy, making your spell stronger. - 🔮 **Beginner-Friendly** – Everyday items help you focus on intention instead of getting overwhelmed by tools. Spells don’t have to be complicated. With these **common household ingredients for love magic**, you can create rituals that feel authentic, affordable, and powerful. ## 10 Household Items for Love Spells ### 1. Cinnamon Sticks Cinnamon is a fiery spice known for attraction and passion. ![a candle and spices on a table as Household Items For Love Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cinnamon-spell-800x800.jpg "cinnamonspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")**How to Use:** Write your love intention on paper, sprinkle cinnamon over it, and burn a [red spell candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/red-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=household-items-for-love-spells) nearby to release the energy. ### 2. [Rose Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) The “love stone” rose quartz promotes self-love, compassion, and forgiveness. [![a heart shaped wooden object with pink crystals and flowers](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/rose-quartz-love-spell-800x800.jpg "rosequartzlovespell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/rose-quartz-love-spell.jpg)**How to Use:** Keep a small [rose quartz crystal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=household-items-for-love-spells) under your pillow or on your nightstand to invite loving dreams and soften your energy. ### 3. Honey Sweet, sticky, and symbolic of attraction, honey is perfect for “sweetening” relationships. [![a honey dripping from a dipper into a jar](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/honey-love-spell-800x800.jpg "honeylovespell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/honey-love-spell.jpg)**Quick Spell:** Write your crush’s name on paper, dip it in honey, and place it in a small jar. Keep it on your altar to attract sweetness. ### 4. Green Apple Apples symbolize love, desire, and fresh beginnings. [![a green apple with a leaf on top of a plate surrounded by candles and flowers](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/love-spell-apple-800x800.jpg "lovespellapple Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/love-spell-apple.jpg)**How to Use:** Carve a heart or your intention into the apple. Place it with rose petals or lavender and visualize new love blossoming. Adding [dried herbs for spells](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=household-items-for-love-spells) can enhance its power. ### 5. A Piece of Paper Writing down intentions is a classic [manifestation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Materialization_(paranormal)) technique. [![a paper and candles on a table](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/spell-paper-800x800.jpg "spellpaper Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/spell-paper.jpg)**Creative Idea:** Fold the paper into a heart or burn it as an offering to release your desires to the universe. This simple **household paper spell** is one of the easiest forms of love magic. ### 6. Candle Wax Candles represent light, passion, and focus. [![a red pillar candle on a table](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/red-candles-800x800.jpg "redcandles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/red-candles.jpg)**DIY Love Candle:** Carve hearts or love words into a candle, anoint it with oil, and let the wax drip over your paper intentions. Try using a ritual candle in red or pink for love energy. ### 7. Dried Flowers Flowers hold beauty and energy even after drying. [![a candle and roses on a wood plate](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dried-flower-love-spell-800x800.jpg "driedflowerlovespell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/dried-flower-love-spell.jpg)**Spell Sachet:** Combine dried rose petals, lavender, and cinnamon in a red pouch. Carry it with you to draw love. This kind of **DIY sachet with household items** is a traditional, budget-friendly charm. ### 8. Essential Oils Rose, jasmine, or ylang-ylang oils are classic for attraction. [![a group of bottles of essential oils on a plate](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/essential-oils-800x800.jpg "essentialoils Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/essential-oils.jpg)**How to Use:** Dab diluted rose essential oil or jasmine oil on your pulse points before a date, or anoint your candles with oil during love spells. ### 9. A Photograph Photos anchor your intention with a strong visual. [![a group of photos and candles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/photos-for-spells-800x800.jpg "photosforspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/photos-for-spells.jpg)**Simple Technique:** Place a photo of your crush, partner, or yourself (for self-love) on your altar. Surround it with rose quartz crystals and flowers. ### 10. Salt Salt cleanses negativity and protects loving energy. [![a bowl of salt and candles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/salt-purification-spells-800x800.jpg "saltpurificationspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/salt-purification-spells.jpg)**How to Use:** Draw a circle of salt around your candle or altar before casting your spell. This is one of the oldest **household love spell ingredients** for both purification and attraction. ## FAQs **Can I use these items together in one spell?** Absolutely! Combining multiple items can create a more powerful spell that harnesses the energies of each component. Just ensure that each item aligns with your intentions. **How often can I perform love spells?** There's no set limit! You can perform love spells as often as you feel inspired to do so. However, it's essential to maintain a positive mindset and focus on genuine intentions. **Can I use these spells for self-love?** Yes! Many of these spells can be adapted for self-love, helping you cultivate a compassionate relationship with yourself before seeking love from others. **Is there a specific time that's best for love spells?** Many practitioners prefer to perform love spells during the waxing moon, as this phase is associated with growth and new beginnings. However, the best time is whenever you feel most connected to your intentions. **What if my spell doesn’t work?** Sometimes spells take time to manifest. Reflect on your intentions and ensure they align with your actions. Be patient, and remember that love often comes in unexpected ways! [![a close up of flowers](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-Everyday-Items-You-Can-Use-As-Powerful-Love-Spell-Ingredients-533x800.png "10 Everyday Items You Can Use As Powerful Love Spell Ingredients Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/10-Everyday-Items-You-Can-Use-As-Powerful-Love-Spell-Ingredients.png)✨ Remember: your energy is the most powerful ingredient. These common **household spell ingredients for love rituals** simply amplify what’s already within you. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [13 Ways to Clear and Recharge Crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/clear-recharge-crystals/) **Published:** March 11, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Crystals are a beautiful, elegant, and natural source of good vibes, whether they’re used in a crystal grids, gris gris bags, good luck charms, jewelry, gem elixirs, or spells! However, like anything on our planet, they also absorb a myriad of vibes from their environment. Over time, your crystals can hit their maximum capacity and become less effective or even crack, shatter, and break if not given a period of rest and repair. In this quick article, we’ll give you a few great ways to cleanse and recharge your crystals so that they’re always giving you their all, when you need them most! ![A sharable image for Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/13-ways-to-recharge-crystals-533x800.jpg "13waystorechargecrystals Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## 13 Ways to Clear and Recharge Crystals ### 1. Let them relax in running water. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/river-mountain-earth-porn-TnDoEoXfT7YoE) Not recommended for water-soluble crystals, such as azurite. ### 2. Place or bury them in your garden. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/alien-planet-crystal-3o84U73YHlp2ie16Cs) ### 3. Leave them bathe out in the Sun. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/love-film-11DtmzO98mUF68)Not recommended for light-sensitive crystals, such as amethyst or citrine. ### 4. Let them recharge under the Full Moon. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/art-feelings-vibes-3o7aCXEAznp7RbuNIQ) ### 5. Store them with [Carnelian](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) or spray them with Carnelian gem elixir. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/spray-cartoon-paint-122f0XzQMnwzDi) ### 6. Pop them into your freezer. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/trippy-glitter-KD0u0KSwOpwM8)This is not particularly recommended because the drastic change in temperature can cause a sudden crack in your crystals. ### 7. Give your crystals Reiki. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/illustration-princess-26vIg8zDXgXL5bdF6) ### 8. Use Sage to raise their vibrations to their most pure and natural level. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/flute-iyX9tspbRfyMw) ### 9. Give them a spa day in room temperature salt water. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/crystal-ball-5D6WUJWgZMoKI)Not recommended for water-soluble or oxidizable crystals, such as selenite or [hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/). ### 10. Store them in a bowl of salt. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/meme-steak-seasoning-l4Jz3a8jO92crUlWM)Not recommended for soft crystals, such as selenite. ### 11. Cleanse them with vibrations by playing music in the key of D or strike a D tuned singing bowl or drum. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/qVq7hmh2iTemc) ### 12. Create a cleansing and revitalizing crystal grid by resting your crystal atop a piece of Carnelian and surround it by [Clear Quartz](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) points directed inward. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/halloween-spooky-october-3ohhwLkLP6y2J3N5Ti) ### 13. Pass them through all 4 elements to awaken their primal energy source. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/other-witches-the-craft-wBJHb14CbU5SE) Now that your crystals are cleansed and returned to their natural state, be sure to program them to do exactly what you need! The power is yours!*Copyright 2018 Jennifer “Aurora Moon” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Crystals --- ### [Crystals for Sleep: 10 Stones for Restful Nights](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/crystals-for-sleep/) **Published:** May 28, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** For empaths, busy minds, and anyone who feels everything at full volume, winding down at night can take real effort! These 10 crystals are old favorites for slowing your thoughts and setting a restful mood at bedtime. Crystals are excellent tools for altering our energy while we are in the presence of their energy fields. Their vibrations resonate and shift our natural and spatial vibrations and change the energy signatures around us. This helps our bodies react in new ways! So, keep your crystals close at bedtime: in a pouch on the nightstand, in your pocket as you wind down, or tucked under your pillow. Let them set the tone for a restful night. ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/10-crystals-to-help-you-sleep-like-a-child-533x800.jpg "10crystalstohelpyousleeplikeachild Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## 10 Crystals to Help you Sleep like a Child ### 1. [Amethyst](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) Perfect crystal for quieting a worried mind at bedtime Great for worriers ### 2. Black Tourmaline Perfect crystal for shielding you from the day's leftover energy Great for empaths ### 3. Blue Tourmaline Perfect crystal for softening the tension you carry from the day Great for anyone who holds stress in their body ### 4. Charoite Perfect crystal for slowing racing thoughts at night Great for busy, jumping minds ### 5. Chrysoprase Perfect crystal for inviting brightness back in when your heart feels heavy Great for tender emotional seasons ### 6. [Hematite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) Perfect crystal for grounding restless, high energy before bed Great for anyone who can't sit still ### 7. Howlite Perfect crystal for cooling worry and frustration before sleep Great for anyone learning to stay steady when tempers run hot ### 8. [Lapis Lazuli](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) Perfect crystal for setting down work thoughts at night Great for workaholics ### 9. Lepidolite Perfect crystal for settling worry and stress at the end of the day Great for worriers ### 10. [Sodalite](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/) Perfect crystal for settling restless nights Great for nervous energy Even though this list contains handfuls of crystals, it’s important to not use more than 2-3 stones at a single time. The more vibrations in use, the more muddled the energy can become! Try working with 1 crystal at a time so you can feel each stone's individual energy. **What are your favorite crystals for restful nights? Comment below!***Copyright 2018 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** insomnia --- ### [Tourmaline vs. Onyx: The Key Differences Between These Protective Crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tourmaline-onyx-differences/) **Published:** November 23, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** If you’re exploring crystals for protection, grounding, or energy balance, two stones probably come up often: **[Black Tourmaline](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmaline)** and **[Black Onyx](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onyx)**. While they may look similar at first glance, their spiritual vibes and energetic properties couldn’t be more different. Let’s break it down so you can pick the one that vibes best with your energy, budget, and spiritual goals. ## In This Guide - [Black Tourmaline: The Energy Shield](#black-tourmaline-the-energy-shield) - [Spiritual & Metaphysical Properties](#spiritual-metaphysical-properties) - [Ideal For](#ideal-for) - [How to Use](#how-to-use) - [Black Onyx: The Inner Strength Stone](#black-onyx-the-inner-strength-stone) - [Spiritual & Metaphysical Properties](#spiritual-metaphysical-properties-1) - [Ideal For](#ideal-for-2) - [How to Use](#how-to-use-3) - [How to Tell Them Apart Physically:](#how-to-tell-them-apart-physically) - [Choosing Between Tourmaline and Onyx](#choosing-between-tourmaline-and-onyx) ## **Black Tourmaline: The Energy Shield** [![Black and green mineral cluster on rock. This is tourmaline. black tourmaline vs black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/250px-Fluorite-Foitite-Schorl-k-117a.jpg "250pxFluoriteFoititeSchorlk117a Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/250px-Fluorite-Foitite-Schorl-k-117a.jpg)[Black Tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tourmaline-onyx-differences) is the go-to crystal for **spiritual protection and energetic cleansing**. It acts like an energetic magnet, pulling negativity, toxic energy, and electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) away from you through its thin, black rod-like structure. ### **Spiritual & Metaphysical Properties** - **Protection:** Blocks psychic attacks, energy vampires, and EMF radiation. - **Grounding:** Connects deeply with the Root Chakra to stabilize emotions. - **Transmutation:** Converts negative energy into usable, balanced energy. ### **Ideal For** - Empaths and healers who absorb others' emotions easily. - Those working around tech or stressful environments. - Anyone starting their spiritual journey and wanting a clear, protected aura. ### **How to Use** Keep it by your door, wear it as jewelry, or place it near electronics. If you work in retail, wear or carry it to pull excess unwanted energy away from you and your space. Cleanse it often with Reiki, sound, or with smoke from sage or palo santo. ## **[Black Onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/): The Inner Strength Stone** [![Polished black stones arranged in circle. This is black onyx. black tourmaline vs. black onyx](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Black_Onyx.jpg "BlackOnyx Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Black_Onyx.jpg)[Black Onyx](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tourmaline-onyx-differences), on the other hand, is all about **emotional endurance, willpower, and protection through strength**. Instead of siphoning away negativity like Tourmaline does, Onyx absorbs it, helping you face and transform your own shadow energy. ### **Spiritual & Metaphysical Properties** - **Emotional Mastery:** Helps release past traumas and fears. - **Focus & Discipline:** Great for manifesting goals and building resilience. - **Protection:** Acts as an anchor during times of emotional turbulence. ### **Ideal For** - People seeking confidence and personal empowerment. - Those healing from heartbreak or burnout. - Spiritual practitioners working on shadow integration or personal growth. ### **How to Use** Carry it in your pocket during stressful days, meditate with it to build emotional clarity, or wear it to strengthen your personal boundaries. ## **How to Tell Them Apart Physically:** | Property | Black Tourmaline | Black Onyx | |---|---|---| | **Appearance** | Often striated, rough, with vertical lines or cracks | Smooth, glossy, and uniform in color changes | | **Hardness** | 7.0 – 7.5 on the Mohs scale | 6.5 – 7 on the Mohs scale | | **Energy Feel** | Grounded and steady | Strong and protective | ## **Choosing Between Tourmaline and Onyx** If your goal is **protection from external energy** or technology, or if you are in a space with a lot of harmful energy, go with **Black Tourmaline**. If your focus is **emotional resilience and inner growth**, **Black Onyx** is your best bet. Both stones can coexist beautifully; Black Tourmaline guards your aura while Onyx strengthens your core. Think of them as the ultimate grounding duo for modern energy management. In a world full of energetic noise and emotional overload, both **Tourmaline** and **Onyx** serve as powerful allies. Choose the one that aligns with your current phase of healing or wear both to create a balanced, protective field that grounds your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you’re a **New Moon Novice** just starting your spiritual practice or an **Energy Empath** needing extra protection from emotional burnout, these crystals have your back, literally and energetically. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [4 Ways To Use First Quarter Moons For Powerful Spiritual Growth](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/first-quarter-moon-uses/) **Published:** March 16, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In spirituality and Witchcraft, the first quarter moon is often associated with taking action and moving forward with goals or intentions. It's a time for making decisions and taking steps toward manifesting your perfect life. - [1. Set New Intentions During The First Quarter Moon](#h-1-set-new-intentions-during-the-first-quarter-moon) - [How To Set New Intentions With The First Quarter Moon](#sun1) - [2. Take Action On Large Life Changes](#2) - [How To Take Action On Large Life Changes During The First Quarter Moon](#sub2) - [3. Kickstart Releasing Blocks By Opening New Doors](#3) - [4. Reflect On New Moon Intention & Ritual Progress](#4) Here are our favorite ways to use the first quarter moon in spiritual practices: [![Moon Guides: 4 Ways To Use First Quarter Moons For Powerful Spiritual Growth](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/4-Ways-To-Use-First-Quarter-Moons-For-Powerful-Spiritual-Growth-533x800.png "4WaysToUseFirstQuarterMoonsForPowerfulSpiritualGrowth Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/4-Ways-To-Use-First-Quarter-Moons-For-Powerful-Spiritual-Growth.png)## 1. Set New Intentions During The First Quarter Moon The first quarter moon is an excellent time to set intentions for the upcoming [lunar cycle](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phases_of_the_Moon). ### How To Set New Intentions With The First Quarter Moon Manifesting something new in your life can be as simple as writing down your goal as if it's already happened to as complex as performing a ritual to bring big change into your life. Let's start with the easiest way to set intentions: 1. **Write** down what you want to achieve. Write it as if it's already happened. 2. **Visualize** your life as if your dreams have become true. 3. **Chant** with our powerful [energy-building chant](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/energy-building-quick-chant-manifest-need/) to help you manifest faster. 4. **Keep** your intention where you can see it daily. 5. **Visualize & chant again** each time you see your intention, starting at the first-quarter moon and ending at the full moon. This will help you stay focused and motivated as you move forward. ## 2. Take Action On Large Life Changes The energy of the first quarter moon is very active, so it's a great time to take action toward your goals, especially the large ones. ### How To Take Action On Large Life Changes During The First Quarter Moon To harness this moon's energy, you should spend time: - Making a plan. - Taking a planned and intentional step towards your goal. - Purposefully setting time aside to visualize what you want to achieve. ## 3. Kickstart Releasing Blocks By Opening New Doors If there's something blocking you from achieving your goals, the first quarter moon can be a powerful time to release it. Since the waxing phase of the moon cycle is all about bringing new things into your life, use this time to call in any new opportunities that can help you reach your goals. This could involve a ritual or visualization to show you signs for your next steps, a road-opening spell, or a tarot spread to uncover your next steps. ## 4. Reflect On New Moon Intention & Ritual Progress The first quarter moon is also a good time to reflect on the progress you've made toward your goals so far. Take time to acknowledge what you've accomplished and adjust your plans if necessary. Overall, the first quarter moon is a time for taking action, setting intentions, and moving forward with purpose. Use this time to connect with your spiritual practice and focus on what you want to achieve in your life. The first quarter is the phase most people skip in their notes. Our [moon journal guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) gives it its own row, with a free printable page for the full cycle. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [New Moon Internal Peace Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/new-moon-spell-inner-peace/) **Published:** January 17, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Is it a Tuesday during the waxing moon phase of a Mercury Retrograde or is today extremely frustrating? If you’re feeling like a red-hot Witch who is safely tucked 300 years past the Salem Witch Trials, it’s time for us to calm down for a spell! This beautiful spell will bring peace to your frustrations and anger! The best part? You can drink this spell! We’ll be making a potion that will relieve anger and invoke peace. Though this one is called a “New Moon Spell”, it can be cast at any time with wonderful results. Pull out your magickal spoon wands, Witches; let’s get to brewing! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/New-Moon-Internal-Peace-Spell-533x800.jpg "NewMoonInternalPeaceSpell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## New Moon Internal Peace Spell **Ingredients:** - 1 Peppermint tea bag (or 1 tsp. of dried Peppermint or 15 fresh Peppermint Leaves): Cools and relaxes the mind, body, and soul. - Honey, to taste: Sweetens the spell and the drinker - White Candle: For inner peace **Spell:** 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse and clear yourself and your sacred space. We recommend Palo Santo for this. 2. **Begin Brewing: Before your circle cast, add boiling water to your peppermint and carefully take your mug of brewing potion to your sacred space.** 3. **Protect:** Cast your circle of protection. (Don’t know how? We’ve got you!) 4. **Invoke Peace: Name your white candle to be inner peace. See it glowing with white light. Begin to feel the energy of peacefulness.** 5. **Say the Spell:** Chant this spell as you remove the spent leaves and add the honey to your brew. “To cool my anger, Herb of Mint. Honey, to sweeten my temperament. My attitude, right now, you will change. Toss heat of temper out of range.” 6. **Visualize + Sip:** Visualize yourself feeling peaceful, full of white light, and at ease. Continue chanting the spell as you take sips of your potion. Always end your spells with “And it harm none, so mote it be.” 7. **Close your circle:** Once you’re finished, close your circle and allow the candle to safely burn out. New moon water, made the same night, pairs with this spell; our guide to [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) explains how to make it and what new moon water is for. Write the intention down before you begin. Our [moon journal guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) has new moon journal prompts and a free printable page for tracking the whole cycle. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** anger spells, Free Spells --- ### [How To Use The Moon Phases For Spells To Boost Your Magic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) **Published:** March 25, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Harnessing the energy of the moon has been a sacred practice for witches, Wiccans, and spiritual seekers for centuries. That's why they use the moon phases for Wiccan spells. When it comes to the moon phases for spells, each phase of the moon carries its own unique power, making it a natural guide for spellwork and magick. Whether you’re a beginner curious about moon rituals or a seasoned witch refining your craft, understanding the moon phases will empower your spiritual journey. ## In This Magical Moon Phases Guide - [The Moon Phases and Their Magickal Uses](#h-how-to-use-the-moon-phases-for-spells-and-magick) - [🌑 New Moon – Beginnings and Intentions](#🌑-new-moon-beginnings-and-intentions) - [🌒 Waxing Moon – Growth and Attraction](#🌒-waxing-moon-growth-and-attraction) - [🌕 Full Moon – Power and Manifestation](#🌕-full-moon-power-and-manifestation) - [🌖 Waning Moon – Release and Banishing](#🌖-waning-moon-release-and-banishing) - [🌑 Dark Moon – Rest and Reflection](#🌑-dark-moon-rest-and-reflection) - [Tips for Beginners](#tips-for-beginners) - [Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](#frequently-asked-questions-faq) ## Why Work With the Moon Phases? The moon influences [tides](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tide), emotions, and energy. When we align our intentions with lunar cycles, we amplify the effectiveness of our magick. Using the moon phases for Wiccan spells creates harmony with natural rhythms, helping your manifestations flow more easily. ![An image for sharing on Pinterest sharing moon phases for wiccan spells](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/How-to-use-the-Moon-Phases-for-Spells-and-Magick-533x800.jpg "HowtousetheMoonPhasesforSpellsandMagick Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## The Moon Phases and Their Magickal Uses ### 🌑 New Moon – Beginnings and Intentions The New Moon is a time for fresh starts. Use this phase for: - Setting intentions - Starting new projects - Spells for growth and opportunity ✨ *Ritual idea:* Write your goals on paper and charge them under the New Moon. Carry it like a charm. ### 🌒 Waxing Moon – Growth and Attraction As the moon grows, so does your power of attraction. Best for: - Prosperity spells - Love and friendship magick - Career advancement rituals ✨ *Ritual idea:* Carry a [green crystal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=moon-phases-for-spells) to attract abundance during the Waxing Moon. ### 🌕 Full Moon – Power and Manifestation The Full Moon is the peak of energy. Ideal for: - Manifestation rituals - Divination and psychic work - Healing and empowerment spells ✨ *Ritual idea:* Meditate under the moonlight to absorb its energy and clarity. ### 🌖 Waning Moon – Release and Banishing As the moon shrinks, it’s time to let go. Use this phase for: - Banishing negativity - Protection rituals - Breaking bad habits ✨ *Ritual idea:* Write what you want to release on paper and burn it safely to symbolize letting go. ### 🌑 Dark Moon – Rest and Reflection The Dark Moon (just before the New Moon) is for deep reflection. Perfect for: - Shadow work - Inner healing - Rest and spiritual renewal ✨ *Ritual idea:* Journal your emotions and meditate to prepare for the new cycle. ## Tips for Beginners - **Keep it simple:** Start with journaling or candle magick. - **Use affordable tools:** Crystals, herbs, and candles are budget-friendly. - **Follow intuition:** Your personal energy matters more than ritual perfection. Working with the moon phases for Wiccan spells deepens your connection to nature and spirit. Whether you’re setting intentions during the New Moon or releasing burdens under the Waning Moon, you’re weaving magick into your everyday life. ## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) **Q: Which moon phase is best for love spells?** A: The Waxing Moon is ideal for attracting love and strengthening relationships. The Full Moon can also be used for powerful love manifestations. **Q: Can I do Wiccan spells without seeing the moon?** A: Yes! Even if the sky is cloudy or you live in a city, you can still work with lunar energy by tracking the moon phase and setting your intention indoors. **Q: What tools do I need for moon phase rituals?** A: Yourself and a [protective circle ](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) are enough. But, to bring in some extra energy, simple tools like candles, crystals, herbs, and a journal are enough. The most important element is your intention. **Q: Is it okay to skip a moon phase ritual?** A: Absolutely. Wicca and magick are about alignment and intention, not perfection. You can always begin again with the next cycle. **Q: What’s the difference between the Dark Moon and the New Moon?** A: The Dark Moon is the final phase before the New Moon appears, a time for rest and reflection. The New Moon is the first visible sliver, signaling fresh starts and new intentions. If you want something to take away from each phase, a jar of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) made on the right night carries that phase's purpose into your baths, floor washes, and spellwork for the month. If you want to see how the phases play out in your own life, our [moon journal guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) walks through what to write at each one, with a free printable page that fits a whole cycle on one sheet. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [Grimoire: What It Is, Famous Grimoires Through History, and How to Make Your Own](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) **Published:** September 24, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** What a grimoire is, where the word comes from, ten famous grimoires from the Greek Magical Papyri to the Grand Grimoire, what goes in a modern one, and how to start your own. **Content:** A grimoire is a book of magical instructions: how to cast a spell, make a charm, call a spirit, or read a sign. The word comes from the Old French *grammaire*, and for centuries it meant any book of learning written in Latin, before it narrowed to the books of magic it names today. This guide covers what a grimoire is and isn't, the famous grimoires that shaped Western magic, what goes in a modern one, and how to start your own from an empty notebook. If you came here from an anime, a video game, or a tabletop rulebook, you're welcome too. Those grimoires are borrowed from the real thing, and the real thing is older and stranger than any of them. ## What Is a Grimoire? A grimoire is a manual of magic. That's the whole definition. It holds instructions rather than stories: which herb for which purpose, what to say over a candle, how to draw a protective circle, when to work by the moon. Some grimoires are five hundred years old and copied by hand in Latin. Some are a spiral notebook a witch started last Tuesday. Both count. Historians such as [Owen Davies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Davies_%28historian%29), whose *Grimoires: A History of Magic Books* is the standard work on the subject, trace the term to the French *grammaire*. In the Middle Ages, when most people couldn't read, any Latin book looked like a book of secrets, and "grammar" slid toward "spellbook." By the eighteenth century the French were using *grimoire* specifically for magical texts, and English picked it up in the nineteenth. The pronunciation is grim-WAHR. The same word gives us "glamour," the Scots form of "grammar," which once meant an enchantment cast over the eyes. Learning and magic have never been far apart. ## Grimoire vs. Book of Shadows vs. Spell Journal These three get used interchangeably online, and they aren't the same thing. | | What it holds | Where it comes from | |---|---|---| | **Grimoire** | Instructions: spells, rituals, correspondences, often collected from other sources | The word is medieval; the books go back to antiquity | | **[Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/)** | A witch's personal working book, which can include a grimoire section, a journal section, and anything else | Wicca, mid-twentieth century | | **[Spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/)** | Records: what you actually did and what came of it | Any tradition, any time | Many witches keep all three in one binder. The grimoire pages are what you write before a working, the journal pages are what you write after, and the Book of Shadows is the whole book. If you're Wiccan, "Book of Shadows" is probably your word for it. If you're not, "grimoire" is the older, broader term and fits any path. ## A Short History of Grimoires The oldest surviving spellbooks in the Western tradition are the [Greek Magical Papyri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Magical_Papyri), a body of texts from Egypt written between roughly the second century BCE and the fifth century CE. They mix Greek, Egyptian, and Jewish material, and they read like a working handbook: love charms, protection, divination, recipes, the names to call and when. The medieval grimoires that followed were mostly attributed to King Solomon, who by legend commanded spirits with a ring. The [Key of Solomon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_of_Solomon), a Latin text of the fourteenth or fifteenth century, is the most copied grimoire in history and the source of the pentacles and circles that still turn up in modern witchcraft. The [Sworn Book of Honorius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sworn_Book_of_Honorius) and the [Ars Notoria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars_Notoria) belong to the same world of learned, Christian-framed ritual magic. From the Arabic world came the [Picatrix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picatrix), a tenth or eleventh century treatise on astrological magic that reached Europe in Latin and shaped everything after it. The Renaissance gave the tradition its great systematizer, [Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Cornelius_Agrippa), whose [Three Books of Occult Philosophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Books_of_Occult_Philosophy) of 1533 laid out the correspondences between planets, stones, herbs, and spirits that correspondence tables still follow. Then printing changed everything. From the eighteenth century, cheap French chapbooks like the [Grand Grimoire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Grimoire) and [Le Petit Albert](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Petit_Albert) put spirit conjurations and folk recipes into the hands of anyone with a few coins. In Iceland the [Galdrabók](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k) recorded staves and charms in the vernacular. In Pennsylvania, [Pow-Wows; or, Long Lost Friend](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pow-Wows;_or,_Long_Lost_Friend) (1820) became the household grimoire of German-American folk magic, and the [Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sixth_and_Seventh_Books_of_Moses) traveled from Germany into Hoodoo and beyond. The twentieth century added a new kind of grimoire: the personal one. When [Gerald Gardner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Gardner) founded modern Wicca in the 1940s and 1950s, its central text was a hand-copied [Book of Shadows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Shadows), and every initiate copied their own. That habit, a book you write yourself rather than buy, is the one most witches follow today. ## 10 Famous Grimoires Worth Knowing You don't need to read any of these to keep a grimoire. But they're the ancestors of the practice, and knowing them makes a lot of modern witchcraft make sense. 1. **[Greek Magical Papyri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_Magical_Papyri)** (2nd century BCE to 5th century CE). The oldest working spellbooks we have. Everything from love charms to dream oracles. 2. **[Picatrix](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picatrix)** (10th or 11th century, Arabic). Astrological magic: how to draw down the power of a planet into a talisman. The root of planetary timing. 3. **[Key of Solomon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_of_Solomon)** (14th or 15th century). Circles, pentacles, tools, and purifications. The most copied grimoire ever written. 4. **[Sworn Book of Honorius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sworn_Book_of_Honorius)** (13th century). Ritual magic for seeing the divine, written as a defense of magic against the Church. 5. **[Three Books of Occult Philosophy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Books_of_Occult_Philosophy)** (1533). Agrippa's encyclopedia of correspondences. If your candle color chart has a great-grandparent, this is it. 6. **[The Book of Abramelin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Abramelin)** (manuscripts from the 17th century, claiming 1458). A long retreat to meet one's guardian angel, later central to the Golden Dawn and Aleister Crowley. 7. **[Lesser Key of Solomon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesser_Key_of_Solomon)** (17th century). The *Lemegeton*, including the *Ars Goetia* and its catalog of seventy-two spirits. 8. **[Grand Grimoire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Grimoire)** (18th or 19th century, claiming 1522). The notorious French chapbook of pacts and conjurations, more read about than read. 9. **[Galdrabók](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galdrab%C3%B3k)** (16th and 17th centuries). Icelandic magical staves and charms, the source of the *vegvísir* and *Ægishjálmur* you see on jewelry. 10. **[Pow-Wows; or, Long Lost Friend](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pow-Wows;_or,_Long_Lost_Friend)** (1820). John George Hohman's collection of Pennsylvania German charms and remedies, still in print two centuries on. One note on reading them. These are historical documents, and several contain remedies that were folk medicine in their day and nothing more. Read them for the practice and the history, and leave the medicine to your doctor. ## What Goes in a Grimoire Whatever you'd want to look up while working. For most witches that settles into a handful of sections. - **Correspondences.** Herbs, stones, colors, planets, days, and what each is used for. Our [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) and [herb dictionary](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) are the kind of thing that ends up copied here. - **Spells and rituals.** Written out step by step, with materials, timing, and the words. Include where each came from. - **Symbols and sigils.** The ones you use and what they mean. Our guide to [witch symbols](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/) is a starting list, and [how to make word sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/) covers your own. - **The Wheel of the Year.** Sabbats and esbats, what you do for each, what you ate, what worked. - **Deities, spirits, and ancestors.** Who you work with, how you address them, what they've asked of you. - **Tools.** How you consecrated your [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/), what your wand is made of, where your cauldron came from. - **Recipes.** Oils, incense, teas, and baths, with amounts. - **Divination.** Your tarot meanings, your rune notes, your dream symbols. A [tarot journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) can live here or in its own section. - **Records.** What you did and what happened. This is the [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) half of the book, and the half most people forget. ## How to Make a Grimoire A grimoire is built, not bought, and the building is most of the point. 1. **Choose the book.** A binder wins for beginners, because you can reorder pages and add printed ones. A bound journal wins for permanence. A tablet wins for search. Any of them is right. Our [journals and Books of Shadows](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journals) collection has bound options if you want one that feels like a grimoire from the first page. 2. **Decide the first three sections.** Correspondences, spells, and a journal are enough to start. Add sections as your practice grows into them. 3. **Write what you already know.** The three herbs you actually use. The one spell you've done. Your own tarot meanings for the cards you've pulled. A grimoire that begins with what's real beats one that begins with someone else's table copied whole. 4. **Copy by hand, and cite.** When you take a spell or a correspondence from a book or a site, write the source next to it. In ten years you'll want to know where it came from. 5. **Leave room.** Skip pages between sections. Grimoires grow sideways as much as forward. 6. **Keep the record half.** Every working gets a page after the fact: what you did, what you said, what came of it. That's what turns a copied grimoire into your own. 7. **Read it back at each new moon.** Ten minutes. This is how you notice which pages you never open, and which you've worn thin. ## How to Start a Grimoire When You Know Almost Nothing Yet Start anyway. The first page of most witches' grimoires is a list of questions, not answers. Write down what you want to learn, what draws you, and what you've noticed. Then add one thing a week: a herb you looked up, a moon phase you tracked, a card you pulled and what you thought it meant. Our guides on [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) and [how to become a witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) are good first pages to take notes from, and [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) will help you decide which sections you'll fill fastest. ## Paper or Digital? Paper is traditional, and there's a reason. Writing by hand is slower, and slower is how a correspondence gets into your memory rather than your bookmarks. A physical book can also be consecrated, kept on the altar, and left to someone. Digital is searchable. Once you have two hundred pages, "which spell used rosemary" is a real question, and a notes app answers it in a second. Many witches run both: a digital grimoire for reference and a paper one for the workings that matter. If you go digital, keep a printed copy of the pages you'd hate to lose. ## Grimoire Pages You Can Print If you want a head start on the record half of the book, our [Journal Pages & Printables](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journal-pages-printables) collection has one-page sheets built for a binder: a [Daily Practice Page](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/), a [Tarot Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/), and a [Spell Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/). Each one is a free fillable PDF you can print or use on a tablet, and each was designed to sit inside a grimoire rather than replace one. ## Grimoire FAQ ### What is a grimoire? A grimoire is a book of magical instructions: spells, rituals, correspondences, charms, and how to use them. The word comes from the Old French for "grammar," and historical grimoires date back to antiquity. Today it usually means a witch's own handwritten book of practice. ### How do you pronounce grimoire? Grim-WAHR, with the stress on the second syllable. It's a French word. ### What is the difference between a grimoire and a Book of Shadows? A grimoire is a book of instructions and can come from any tradition or period. A Book of Shadows is a witch's personal working book, a term that comes from Wicca in the 1950s, and it can contain a grimoire section along with journals, rituals, and anything else. In everyday use many witches treat the words as interchangeable. ### Are grimoires evil or dangerous? No. A grimoire is a notebook. Some historical grimoires describe conjuring spirits, and some contain folk remedies that were never safe, but the book itself is paper and ink. A modern witch's grimoire is a record of herbs, moon phases, spells, and results. ### Can I buy a grimoire? You can buy a blank book made to hold one, and you can buy published grimoires that collect other people's spells. The book that matters is the one you write. Published collections are sources to copy from and cite, not a substitute for your own. ### What is the most famous grimoire? The Key of Solomon is the most copied and most influential grimoire in Western history. In popular culture, the Grand Grimoire and the Lesser Key of Solomon are the most notorious, and the Necronomicon, which is fictional, is probably the most famous of all. ### Do I need a grimoire to practice witchcraft? No. Plenty of witches keep everything in their heads or on their phones. But most find that writing the practice down is what makes it a practice, and the book becomes the thing they'd save in a fire. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Witches or Wiccans: What's the Difference?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) **Published:** September 2, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** If you’ve ever felt drawn to spells, moonlight rituals, or the magic of nature, chances are you’ve stumbled across the terms *Witch* and *Wiccan*. While they’re often used interchangeably, they’re not the same thing. ## In This Quick Explainer - [🌿 What Is a Witch?](#🌿-what-is-a-witch) - [🌙 What Is a Wiccan?](#🌙-what-is-a-wiccan) - [💫 So, All Wiccans Are Witches?](#💫-so-all-wiccans-are-witches) - [🔯 Why This Matters (Especially If You're Just Starting Out)](#🔯-why-this-matters-especially-if-youre-just-starting-out) - [🌑 Quick Recap](#🌑-quick-recap) ### 🌿 What Is a Witch? A **Witch** is anyone who practices witchcraft, a spiritual or magical practice that can include spells, herbal remedies, divination (like tarot), energy work, or rituals as a way to commune with the energies of the universe. Witchcraft is a *practice*, not a religion. You can be a [Witch ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft)and follow any religion or none at all. Some Witches are Christian, Jewish, Pagan, atheist, or spiritual-but-not-religious. There are Green Witches who connect deeply with nature, Kitchen Witches who infuse magic into cooking, and Eclectic Witches who blend many traditions. [![Witch in red witch hat.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witch-800x800.png "witch Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/witch.png)In short: 🔮 *Witchcraft is what you do as a practice. Your belief system is the framework you choose to practice under.* ### 🌙 What Is a Wiccan? **Wicca** is a specific *religion* that honors nature, the cycles of the moon, and divine feminine and masculine energies (often called the Goddess and God). Wiccans usually celebrate the eight Sabbats (seasonal holidays) and follow an ethical code known as the **[Wiccan Rede](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/)**, which encourages “harm none.” Wicca often includes witchcraft as part of its spiritual tools, so most Wiccans are also Witches. [![Two women in elegant hats. A Wiccan with blond hair is in the forefront.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wiccan-800x800.png "wiccan Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wiccan.png)In short: 🌕 *Wicca is what you believe. Witchcraft is what you do as a practice.* ### 💫 So, All Wiccans Are Witches? Yes, because Wicca includes the use of witchcraft in its spiritual rituals. If someone identifies as Wiccan, it means they likely cast spells, work with energies, and honor nature through rituals, making them a Witch by practice. But not all Witches are Wiccan. Some Witches don’t follow any formal religion. Others may blend traditions, worship different deities, or simply work with energy and intention without needing a name for their beliefs. ### 🔯 Why This Matters (Especially If You're Just Starting Out) Understanding the difference helps you feel more confident in your spiritual identity. If you feel called to the earth, moon, and energy work—but don’t feel tied to any religion, you might be a Witch, and that’s more than okay. If you crave structure, seasonal rituals, and a spiritual community with shared values, Wicca might feel like home. Whichever path you take, you are valid. Your magic is real. ✨ ### 🌑 Quick Recap | Witches | Wiccans | |---|---| | Practice magic or energy work | Follow the Wiccan religion | | Can follow any (or no) religion | Celebrate Sabbats and moon phases | | Flexible, personal, intuitive | Structured, ritual-based | | Not all are Wiccan | All practice witchcraft | At **Plentiful Earth**, we support *all* paths to spiritual empowerment. Whether you're just starting out or finding your way back to your roots, we offer tools, guidance, and community, without judgment. **Need beginner tools?** Try our Witch Starter Kits, Ritual Bundles, or Moon Phase Candles, each made with love, purpose, and your budget in mind. And if you are still wondering whether either one is real at all, our guide to [whether witchcraft is real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) takes that question seriously, from the witch trials to what practitioners say about results. For the full definition, the history of the word, and the types of witchcraft, read our guide to [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/). For the individual kinds, from green and kitchen witches to hedge, sea, and eclectic witches, see our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/). One habit both share is the working book. Our guides to the [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) and the Wiccan [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) explain what each holds and where the names come from. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [What Is Witchcraft? Meaning, History, Types, and What Witches Actually Do](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Witchcraft is the practice of working with ritual, intention, herbs, candles, and the cycles of nature to influence your life and the world around you. Here is the plain definition, the word's history, the main types, how it differs from Wicca, and what a witch actually does in a week. **Content:** Witchcraft is the practice of using ritual, focused intention, and natural materials, candles, herbs, stones, water, the phases of the moon, to influence yourself, your life, and, practitioners hold, the world around you. That is the whole definition. A witch is a person who does this on purpose and calls it what it is. Witchcraft is not a religion, though some religions are built around it; it is not devil worship, though people were executed for four centuries on that accusation; and it is not fantasy, though the fantasy version is what most people picture first. This page is the plain version: what the word means and where it comes from, what a witch is, the difference between witchcraft and Wicca, the main kinds of witchcraft, what the history actually was, what the practice looks like in an ordinary week, and how to start if you want to. - [Witchcraft Meaning and Definition](#definition) - [What Is a Witch?](#witch) - [Where the Word Comes From](#word) - [Witchcraft vs. Wicca](#wicca) - [How Witchcraft Works](#how) - [Types of Witchcraft](#types) - [A Short History of Witchcraft](#history) - [What Witchcraft Looks Like Today](#today) - [Examples of Witchcraft](#examples) - [How to Start](#start) - [Witchcraft FAQ](#faq) ## Witchcraft Meaning and Definition Witchcraft means the deliberate use of ritual and intention, usually with physical materials, to bring about change. Every dictionary definition of [witchcraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft) circles the same three ideas: the practice of magic, the use of spells, and a person, the witch, who is believed to have that ability. Which of those three you emphasize depends on the century you are standing in. Historically, the word was an accusation. In medieval and early modern Europe, "witchcraft" meant harmful magic done in secret, usually by someone the community already disliked, and the definition was written by prosecutors. Anthropologists still use the word that way when they describe the beliefs of cultures where witchcraft is feared rather than practiced. Today, in most of the English-speaking world, the word is a self-description. Modern witchcraft means a practice that people choose, learn from books and teachers, and do at kitchen tables and bedroom altars: lighting a candle for a job interview, brewing a tea for calm, making a charm for the front door, reading tarot on a Sunday night. It overlaps almost completely with what earlier centuries called folk magic, cunning craft, and household religion. The people doing it now simply took the old accusation and wore it. So the working definition for this page, and for the rest of this site, is the modern one: **witchcraft is a practice of intention made physical.** You want something, you decide what it is, and you do a thing with your hands, on purpose, to move toward it. ## What Is a Witch? A witch is a person who practices witchcraft, and in modern use it is a word people choose for themselves rather than one applied to them. The [word itself](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_%28word%29) comes from Old English *wicce* (feminine) and *wicca* (masculine), which meant a sorcerer or diviner, and it has been used for men and women for as long as it has existed. "Warlock" is not the male form of witch; it comes from an Old English word for oath-breaker, and most male witches will tell you so if you use it. What a witch is not: a member of a specific religion (witches belong to many religions and to none), a person with inborn powers (the practice is learned), a devil-worshipper (the devil is a figure in Christian theology and most witches do not hold that theology), or a stock character with a hat. Our page on [whether witches are real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) covers the numbers and what a real witch looks like; the short version is a nurse with a candle on her dresser, a man who dries herbs for his door, a teenager with a jar of moon water on the sill. Common modifiers you will see, each of which describes a focus rather than a rank: a green witch works mostly with plants; a kitchen witch works through cooking and the home; a hedge witch works with trance, spirits, and the boundary between worlds; a sea witch with tides and shells; a cosmic witch with astrology; an eclectic witch borrows from several traditions; a solitary witch practices alone; a hereditary witch learned from family. None of these are official categories, and most witches are two or three of them at once. Our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) goes through each in turn. ## Where the Word Comes From The word witch is English, over a thousand years old, and was an insult for most of that time. *Wicce* appears in Old English law codes and sermons from around the ninth century, always for someone who was believed to do magic and usually as something to be punished. Through the Middle Ages it kept that shape. The people who actually did the village magic, healing, finding lost things, breaking curses, were called [cunning folk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunning_folk), wise women, and charmers, and they would have been insulted to be called witches, because a witch was the person who did harm. The modern flip happened in the twentieth century. In 1921 the Egyptologist [Margaret Murray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Murray) argued that the people killed in the witch trials had been members of a surviving pagan fertility religion, the [witch-cult hypothesis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch-cult_hypothesis). Historians have since dismantled the theory; the trials killed neighbors, not a secret church. But the idea that "witch" could mean a keeper of an old nature religion was out, and in the 1950s [Gerald Gardner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerian_Wicca) built [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca) on it, calling his religion "the Craft of the Wise" and its members witches. From there the word spread to everyone who practiced folk magic and wanted a name for it. Fifty years later, "witch" is on bookstore signs. That is why the word carries two meanings at once, and why your grandmother and your niece can both be right about what it means. ## Witchcraft vs. Wicca Witchcraft is a practice and Wicca is a religion that has that practice at its center, so every Wiccan is a witch but most witches are not Wiccan. This is the single most common confusion in the subject, and it is worth being precise about it. | | Witchcraft | Wicca | |---|---|---| | What it is | Witchcraft is a practice: spells, charms, divination, and ritual done with intention. | Wicca is a religion founded in England in the 1950s, with witchcraft as its main practice. | | Deities | Witchcraft has no required gods; witches may be Christian, Pagan, atheist, or anything else. | Wicca usually honors a Goddess and a God, often as the Triple Goddess and the Horned God. | | Calendar | Witchcraft has no fixed calendar, though most witches follow the moon. | Wicca keeps the eight sabbats of the [Wheel of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year) and the full-moon esbats. | | Ethics | Witchcraft has no single rule; each tradition and each witch decides. | Wicca follows the [Rede](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/), "an it harm none, do what ye will," and often the Threefold Law. | | Membership | Anyone can practice witchcraft, alone, from a book, tonight. | Traditional Wicca requires initiation into a coven; eclectic and solitary Wicca does not. | | Example | A Catholic grandmother in New Orleans who dresses candles for the saints is practicing witchcraft in everything but name. | A person who celebrates Samhain, casts a circle, and invokes the Goddess is practicing Wicca. | Our pages on [what Wicca is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) and the [difference between witches and Wiccans](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) go deeper on each side. ## How Witchcraft Works Witchcraft works by turning a want into an act: you name what you want, you do a ritual that stands for it, and you use materials that carry its meaning. Every spell in every tradition has those three parts, and the rest is style. - **Intention.** The clear statement of what you are working for. "Protection for this house." "Courage on Thursday." "The money I am owed by the end of the month." Vague intentions produce vague spells; witchcraft is a practice of specificity. - **Ritual.** The set of actions done with attention: lighting a candle, writing a petition and folding it toward you, tying knots in a cord while speaking, pouring water over a stone, casting a [circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/). The ritual is what makes the intention a thing you did instead of a thing you thought. - **Correspondences.** The idea that materials carry meanings, and that like affects like. Green candles for money, rosemary for cleansing and memory, black salt for banishing, a full moon for charging, a Friday for love. This is [sympathetic magic](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/sympathetic-magic-spells/), the oldest principle in the craft, and the lists of correspondences in every witchcraft book are its dictionary. What happens next depends on who you ask. What nobody disputes is that the person who did the spell has decided what they want, rehearsed it with their hands, and walks out of the room changed; that produces results in the ordinary way that intention produces results. What practitioners add is that the working also acts on the world, and what skeptics say is that this has never been measured. Our page on [whether witchcraft is real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) gives both sides their full case. Every tradition agrees on the practical rule: a spell plus effort works; a spell instead of effort mostly does not. ## Types of Witchcraft Witchcraft comes in traditions, which are lineages with their own rules, and in styles, which are the labels modern witches use for what they focus on. The two get mixed up constantly, so here they are apart. **Traditions** are bodies of practice with a history and, usually, a community: - **Wicca** and its branches ([Gardnerian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardnerian_Wicca), [Alexandrian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandrian_Wicca), [Dianic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dianic_Wicca), and dozens of eclectic forms), the largest modern tradition. - **Traditional witchcraft**, a family of non-Wiccan paths such as [Cochrane's Craft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cochrane%27s_Craft) and the [Feri Tradition](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feri_Tradition), which draw on folk magic, spirit work, and the land rather than Gardner's rituals. - **Folk magic traditions** that lived inside other religions and rarely used the word witch: [Hoodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_%28spirituality%29) among Black Americans, [brujería and curanderismo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_in_Latin_America) across Latin America, Appalachian and Ozark folk healing, Pennsylvania Dutch powwow, Italian [stregheria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stregheria), and the English and Irish cunning craft. Several of these grew up under slavery or colonization and are best learned from practitioners within the tradition rather than from a page like this one. - **Ceremonial and chaos magic**, which are cousins rather than witchcraft proper: [ceremonial magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceremonial_magic) is the formal, grimoire-based practice that Wicca borrowed its circle and tools from, and [chaos magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaos_magic) is the twentieth-century approach that treats belief itself as the tool. **Styles** are what a witch focuses on, and a witch can hold several at once: | Style | What It Focuses On | |---|---| | Green witch | A green witch works with plants: growing, drying, and using herbs, and reading the land. | | Kitchen witch | A kitchen witch works through cooking, cleaning, and the home, so that the stove is the altar. | | Hedge witch | A hedge witch works with trance, spirit journeys, and the boundary between the everyday and the otherworld. | | Sea witch | A sea witch works with water, tides, shells, and weather. | | Cosmic witch | A cosmic witch works with astrology, planetary hours, and the moon. | | Eclectic witch | An eclectic witch draws from several traditions and builds a personal practice. | | Solitary witch | A solitary witch practices alone rather than in a coven, whatever the style. | | Hereditary witch | A hereditary witch learned the craft from family, which is rarer than the internet suggests. | The color labels you see online, "red witch," "white witch," "black witch," are not traditions or styles; they are shorthand for the kind of work someone does (love, healing, baneful) and are used loosely enough that their definitions shift from one video to the next. A full guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/), with how to tell which one you are, covers every kind in detail. ## A Short History of Witchcraft The history of witchcraft is mostly a history of people being accused of it, and only in the last century a history of people practicing it openly. The two threads need to be kept apart. **Before the trials,** every culture had its magic-workers, and most of them were valued: healers, midwives, diviners, charm-makers, the people you went to when a cow sickened or a ring went missing. Europe called them cunning folk and wise women. The word witch, in that world, meant the harmful kind, the one who cursed the cow rather than cured it, and it was an accusation, not a job. **The witch trials,** roughly 1450 to 1750, turned the accusation into an industry. The [Malleus Maleficarum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum) of 1486 gave inquisitors a manual: witches made pacts with the devil, flew to sabbaths, and murdered children. Across [early modern Europe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_trials_in_the_early_modern_period) and its colonies an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 people were executed, most of them women, most of them poor, many of them the very healers the villages had relied on. The twenty deaths at Salem in 1692 were the American tail of it. None of the accused were practicing what this page describes; they were neighbors someone wanted gone. **The Bible passages** that condemn "witchcraft" (Exodus 22:18, Deuteronomy 18:10, and a handful of others) were the legal basis for much of this, and they still shape how many Christians hear the word. The Hebrew and Greek terms behind those translations referred to poisoners, necromancers, and diviners-for-hire in their own contexts. Whether they apply to a modern practitioner with a candle and a jar of rosemary is a question for the reader's own tradition; this page only notes that the passages exist, that their translation is contested, and that many practicing witches are also Christians who have read them carefully. **The revival** began when the trials ended and the folklorists arrived. [Charles Godfrey Leland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Godfrey_Leland) published [Aradia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aradia,_or_the_Gospel_of_the_Witches) in 1899, claiming to record a surviving Italian witch religion; Margaret Murray's 1921 witch-cult theory followed; and Gerald Gardner's Wicca in the 1950s turned the theory into a working religion. [Doreen Valiente](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doreen_Valiente) rewrote its liturgy, [Raymond Buckland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_Buckland) carried it to America, [Starhawk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starhawk) joined it to feminism and ecology in 1979, and [Scott Cunningham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cunningham) made it something you could do alone from a paperback in 1988. The internet finished the job. A practice that was a capital crime in 1650 is a bookstore section in 2026. ## What Witchcraft Looks Like Today Modern witchcraft looks like an ordinary life with a few deliberate rituals folded into it, and most of it would be invisible to a visitor. A working witch's week, roughly: - **An altar** on a shelf or dresser: a candle, a few stones, a plant, a photo, a cup of water, tended when things are hard and dusted when they are not. - **Candle work.** Choosing a color from the [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/), carving a word into it, dressing it with oil, and lighting it with a spoken line. This is the most common spell in every modern tradition. - **Herbs and kitchen work.** Teas, sachets, floor washes, a bay leaf written on and burned, a jar of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) by the door. - **The moon.** A jar of [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) on the sill at the full moon; intentions set at the new moon; the [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) checked before a working. - **Divination.** Tarot, a pendulum, runes, or a [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) mirror, used to ask a question and read the answer. - **Cleansing and protection.** Smoke, salt, and words at the thresholds; an [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) after a hard week; a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) over the door. - **The year.** Sabbats for Wiccans and Pagans, or simply the seasons: Samhain for the dead, Yule for the returning light, Beltane for the fire. - **A journal.** A Book of Shadows, a notes app, a notebook. Every witch who lasts keeps one. What it does not look like: robes, cauldrons on fires, or anything that would frighten the neighbors. The cauldron is usually a cast-iron pot for burning bay leaves, and the robe is usually pajamas. ## Examples of Witchcraft The clearest way to understand witchcraft is to see three ordinary workings side by side, because the pattern is the same in each: - **A [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/)** to sweeten a difficult coworker: their name written on paper, the paper in a jar of honey, a candle burned on the lid for a few minutes a day. Intention (a kinder relationship), ritual (the writing and the candle), correspondence (honey for sweetness). - **A protection working** for a new apartment: a line of black salt across the threshold, a pentacle or a sprig of rosemary over the door, and a spoken line at each window. Intention (nothing unwelcome comes in), ritual (walking the boundary), correspondence (salt and iron for warding). - **A full moon cleansing** of a tarot deck: the cards fanned on the sill under the moon overnight, then wrapped in a dark cloth. Intention (a clear deck), ritual (the setting out and the wrapping), correspondence (the full moon for clearing and charging). None of these requires a belief you do not already hold. They require only that you do them on purpose and pay attention to the result. ## How to Start Start witchcraft with one small working, one notebook, and one book, and give it a month before you decide anything. Specifically: - **Do one thing this week.** A candle lit with a sentence of intention is a complete spell. The [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) is the whole method. - **Keep a journal from the first night.** Date, working, what you felt, what happened. After ten entries you will know more about your own practice than any page can tell you. - **Read one good book.** Scott Cunningham's [*Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/wicca-guide-for-the-solitary-practitioner-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=what-is-witchcraft) is the one most working witches started with, and it is about the practice as much as the religion; his [*The Truth About Witchcraft Today*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/truth-about-witchcraby-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=what-is-witchcraft) is the shorter answer to this page's question. - **Learn the words.** The [Wiccan glossary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/) covers the hundred terms you will meet in the first year. - **Decide about community later.** Most witches practice alone. If you want a group, our guide to [what a coven is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-a-coven/) and the [coven red flags](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/coven-red-flags/) list will keep you safe while you look. - **Follow the seven steps** in our guide to [how to become a witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) when you are ready for more than one candle. ## Witchcraft FAQ ### What is witchcraft? Witchcraft is the practice of using ritual, focused intention, and natural materials such as candles, herbs, stones, and the phases of the moon to influence yourself, your life, and, practitioners hold, the world around you. It is a practice rather than a religion, and it is found inside many religions and outside all of them. ### What is the meaning of witchcraft? The word has two meanings. Historically it meant harmful magic done in secret and was an accusation, the one people were executed for in the witch trials. Today it means a chosen practice of spells, charms, divination, and ritual, and the people who do it call themselves witches on purpose. ### What is a witch? A witch is a person who practices witchcraft. The word comes from Old English *wicce* and *wicca* and has always applied to men and women; "warlock" is not the male form. A modern witch is someone who lights candles with intention, works with herbs and the moon, and reads cards or stones, in any religion or none. ### What is an example of witchcraft? A honey jar spell is a clear example: a person's name written on paper, placed in a jar of honey, with a candle burned on the lid for a few minutes a day to sweeten a relationship. It has the three parts every spell has: an intention, a ritual, and materials whose meanings match the goal. ### What is witchcraft and how does it work? Witchcraft is intention made physical. You name what you want, do a ritual that stands for it, and use materials that carry its meaning. The ritual reliably changes the person doing it, which changes what they do next; whether it also acts on the world at a distance is something practitioners affirm from experience and no experiment has measured. Spells work alongside effort, not instead of it. ### What is the difference between witchcraft and Wicca? Witchcraft is a practice; Wicca is a religion founded in 1950s England with witchcraft at its center. Wicca has a Goddess and God, eight seasonal festivals, and the Rede as its ethic. All Wiccans practice witchcraft, but most witches are not Wiccan; they may be Christian, Pagan of another kind, or secular. ### What are the types of witchcraft? By tradition: Wicca and its branches, traditional (non-Wiccan) witchcraft, and folk-magic traditions such as Hoodoo, brujería, and the cunning craft. By style: green, kitchen, hedge, sea, cosmic, eclectic, solitary, and hereditary witches, which describe a focus rather than a rank. A witch can be several styles at once. ### Is witchcraft a religion? No. Witchcraft is a practice. Wicca and some other Pagan paths are religions that include witchcraft, which is why the words get confused, but witchcraft is also practiced inside Christianity (Hoodoo, curanderismo), and by people with no religion at all. ### How does the Bible define witchcraft? Passages such as Exodus 22:18 and Deuteronomy 18:10 condemn practices translated as "witchcraft" and "sorcery." The Hebrew and Greek words behind those translations referred to poisoners, necromancers, and diviners-for-hire. Whether they apply to a modern practitioner is a question each reader's tradition answers; the passages exist, and their translation is contested. ### What kind of crime is witchcraft? In most of the world today, none. Witchcraft was a capital crime in Europe and its colonies from roughly 1450 to 1750, and England's last Witchcraft Act was repealed in 1951. A few countries still prosecute it, and in parts of Africa, Papua New Guinea, and South Asia accusations of witchcraft still lead to violence against the accused, which is a human-rights problem rather than a magical one. ### Where does the word witch come from? From Old English *wicce* and *wicca*, sorcerer or diviner, recorded from about the ninth century. It was an insult for most of its history; the twentieth-century Pagan revival, beginning with Margaret Murray's theory and Gerald Gardner's Wicca, turned it into a name people choose. ### Can anyone practice witchcraft? Yes. No initiation is required to practice on your own, and most modern witches are self-taught from books and a journal. Some traditions and covens have initiations, and closed folk traditions are best learned from within their communities, but the basic practice of candle, intention, and attention is open to anyone tonight. The symbols witches use, from the pentacle to the witch's knot, are covered in our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/). Whatever kind of witch you turn out to be, the practice usually ends up in a book. Our guides to the [grimoire](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/) and the [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/) explain the difference and how to start one. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [What is Wicca?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) **Published:** November 12, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In the easiest terms, Wicca is a nature-based religion that focuses on appreciating and working with nature’s elements and the Old Gods and Goddesses. Many followers of this religion follow the [rule of three](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/), or the [Wiccan Rede](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/), which states “An’ it harm none, do what ye will.” What does all of this mean? It means that Wicca is a form of Witchcraft and Paganism that believes in peace. - [What do Wiccans do?](#what-do-wiccans-do) - [Are Wicca and Witchcraft the same thing?](#are-wicca-and-witchcraft-the-same-thing) - [Are Wicca and Paganism the same thing?](#are-wicca-and-paganism-the-same-thing) - [Where did Wicca come from?](#where-did-wicca-come-from) - [How do I become a Wiccan?](#how-do-i-become-a-wiccan) Additionally, Wicca is a modern interpretation of ancient Pagan practices. With this article, we hope to answer any questions you have about the Wiccan Religion. This will become part of our future Wicca for Beginners course. ## What do Wiccans do? This is our favorite question because the beauty of Wicca is that there are many different spiritual paths to fit your individual interests! Because practitioners of this Pagan religion choose to heal instead of harm, Wiccans typically: - Celebrate the changing of the seasons with holidays like the Summer Solstice - Appreciate the symbolistic power of growth by celebrating the Full Moon - Walk in nature to understand our place and energy in our world - Use plants, herbs, teas, crystals, food, and other earth-based items to heal - Meditate to connect with the inner and higher self for insight and growth - Take measures to ensure the well-being of Earth - Work with energy and auras to promote happiness and healing - Understand the elements of being and work to create a balance between them - Spread the true meaning of Universal Love and Light - Celebrate and commune with ancient deities, such as the triple goddess and the horned god - Some Wiccans practice rituals and spells for or with each of the above-listed activities As you can see, the Wiccan religion is very peaceful; its practitioners do not engage in malicious or evil work. Their main goal is peace and coexistence. ## Are Wicca and Witchcraft the same thing? You may have noticed above that we said “some Witches practice rituals and spells.” This is because not all Wiccans choose to cast spells; aside from the Wiccan Rede, spellcasting is one of the major differences between Wiccans and Witchcraft. Some Wiccans practice Witchcraft. Not all Witches are Wiccan. Witchcraft means “the practice of magic,” or the casting of spells; to be a Witch means to be a spell caster. As the popular phrase goes, “Magic is neither black nor white;” this means that spells can be cast for good or bad reasons. It is up to the individual Witch to determine if they will cast good or bad spells; there are no rules for general Witchcraft. Wiccans, on the other hand, must follow their rule of harming none. Additionally, not all Wiccans choose to cast spells; some Wiccans simply like to enjoy nature on a spiritual level. Here’s a quick list of how to tell if a Witch is a Wiccan or a Wiccan is a Witch. - Witches who follow the Wiccan Rede = Wiccan. - Wiccans who cast spells = Wiccan Witches - Wiccans who do not cast spells = Not Witches. - Witches who do not follow the Wiccan Rede = Not Wiccan. ## Are Wicca and Paganism the same thing? Similar to the above question, all Wiccans are Pagan, but not all Pagans are Wiccans. Think of Paganism as a big umbrella; under this umbrella are hundreds of different ways to practice a pre-Christian spirituality. Wicca is one belief system that exists under this umbrella. Here’s a quick way to remember this. - All Wiccans are Pagan. - Only some Pagans are Wiccan. ## Where did Wicca come from? You may have noticed above that Wicca is a modern interpretation of ancient Pagan practices. Despite what you may have heard, Wicca is not an ancient religion. In fact, it’s part of the Pagan renaissance, the revival of Paganism. After the terrible and historical Witch Trials of Europe and the United States, many covens had to hide their practices. Books of Shadows and Grimoires became word-of-mouth information, and open circles became underground practices. This meant that natural healing techniques, seasonal rites, and traditional practices became hard to come by, and in some cases extinct. Today, we have Gerald Gardner to thank for the revival of neo-Paganism and contemporary Paganism. Through his travels, he collected information on all of these hidden practices and turned them into the Wiccan religion. With the help of other famous practitioners, such as Doreen Valiente and the infamous occultist Aleister Crowley, Wicca was born and Paganism came back to life! ## How do I become a Wiccan? This answer varies, depending on who you are learning from. Wicca is split into many different spiritual paths. **If you are excited to become a Traditional Wiccan,** you will need to be initiated into Gardnerian Wicca, Alexandrian Wicca, or Dianic Wicca by working with a coven and a high priestess or priest. **If you want to simply practice and work with nature in your own way,** you can self-initiate yourself when you feel that you have learned enough! We hope this quick dive into Wicca has helped you see where this nature-based religion fits within the World religions. If you have any questions, please comment below! If the bigger question on your mind is whether any of this is real, our page on [whether witchcraft is real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) answers it plainly: what witches actually do, whether spells work, and how to find out for yourself. For the wider picture, our guide to [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) covers the definition, where the word came from, and how Wicca fits inside it. Wicca is one tradition among many. Our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) shows where it sits next to green, kitchen, hedge, and eclectic practice, and how to tell which kind you are. Wicca's marks, the pentacle, the triple moon, the Horned God, and the elemental triangles, are explained one by one in our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/). Most Wiccans keep a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/), the personal working book that Gerald Gardner started the tradition of in the 1950s. Our guide covers where it comes from and how to make your own. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Honey Jar Spell: How to Make a Sweetening Jar for Love, Work, and Family](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/) **Published:** September 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A honey jar spell sweetens a person or situation toward you. Here is what to write on the petition, how to fill and seal the jar, which candle to burn on top, and how long. **Content:** A honey jar spell is a Hoodoo sweetening spell in which you write a petition, put it in a jar of honey with a few herbs, seal it, and burn a candle on the lid, so that a person or a situation turns sweeter toward you. It is one of the gentlest workings there is. It does not force anyone to do anything. It softens: a cold partner, a hard boss, an in-law who won't warm up, a judge, or your own opinion of yourself. This page covers what a honey jar is and where it comes from, what to write on the paper, how to fill and seal the jar, which candle to burn on top and how often, how to tell it's working, and what to do with the jar when you're done. ## What a Honey Jar Spell Is A honey jar spell, also called a sweetening jar or a sugar jar, is a Hoodoo working in which a petition paper is sealed inside a jar of honey so that whoever is named on the paper is sweetened toward you, and a candle is burned on the lid to keep the work active. The logic is plain. Honey is sweet, it is slow, and it keeps. Whatever you put into it takes on those qualities. A name in honey is a person being sweetened, slowly and lastingly. Sugar does the same job faster and doesn't last as long, and syrup and molasses sit in between, which is why the working goes by all three names. Honey jars come from Hoodoo, the folk magic of African Americans in the American South, where sweetening work has been part of the tradition since the 1800s and where jar spells of every kind are a staple. It is one of the most widely shared Hoodoo workings today, and it is best learned from practitioners within that tradition. What follows is the standard form as it is taught and sold in botánicas and spiritual shops, with the reasons behind each step. ## What a Honey Jar Spell Is For A honey jar spell is for sweetening someone's disposition toward you, and it is used most for love, for reconciling after a fight, for a boss or a coworker, for family and in-laws, for a judge or a landlord, and for sweetening how you feel about yourself. - **Love.** The classic use. A honey jar for a partner who has gone cold, a crush who hasn't noticed you, or a marriage that needs warmth back in it. It is the honey jar love spell people search for. - **Reconciliation.** After a breakup, a falling-out with a friend, or a family rift, to soften the other person toward talking again. - **Work.** A boss who is hard on you, a coworker who undermines you, a hiring manager, a client. Honey jars for work are common and quiet. - **Family and in-laws.** A mother-in-law who won't warm up, a sibling who holds a grudge, a teenager who has stopped speaking to you. - **Court and authority.** A judge, a caseworker, a landlord, a loan officer. Root workers pair this with [High John the Conqueror](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/ways-use-high-john/) when the situation calls for strength as well as sweetness. - **Yourself.** A sweetening jar for yourself, with your own name on the paper, to soften self-criticism and be kinder to yourself. It works the same way. - **A situation.** A house, a workplace, a neighborhood. Write the place instead of a person. A honey jar is for making someone kinder, warmer, and more open toward you. It is not for making someone do a specific thing against their will, and it does not work that way. If what you need is for a door to open, the [road opener spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/road-opener-spell/) is the working for that. ## What You Need A honey jar spell needs a small glass jar with a lid, honey, a piece of paper and a pen, a candle to burn on top, and a few herbs that match your goal, and everything on the list is cheap and easy to find. - **A small glass jar with a tight lid.** A baby food jar, a small mason jar, or an empty honey jar. Metal lids are best, because you'll burn a candle on top. - **Honey.** Enough to fill the jar. Real honey, not syrup, if the work is meant to last. Sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup all work for a faster, shorter working. - **Paper and a pen.** Brown paper torn by hand from a grocery bag is the Hoodoo standard. [Parchment paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) is the shop version. Any pen works; pink or red ink is traditional for love. - **A candle.** A pink or red [chime candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pink-chime-candle-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) for love, and other colors for other goals, covered in the table below. A [set of assorted chime candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/assorted-chime-candle-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) covers every kind of honey jar. - **Herbs for your goal.** Two or three is plenty. [Pink rose petals](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pink-rose-petals-rosa-gallica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) for affection and friendship, red rose petals for romance, [lavender](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lavender-flowers-whole-lavandula-angustifolia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) for peace and calm, cinnamon to speed things up, a bay leaf for success, [Jezebel root](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/jezebel-root-pieces-picea?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) for drawing love or money, [angelica root](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/angelica-root-cut-angelica-archangelica?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell) to stop gossip. - **Optional: a personal concern.** A strand of the person's hair, a signature, a photo, or their business card. Root workers consider this the strongest link, and a honey jar with hair is a traditional form. It is optional, and the working functions without it. - **A plate or dish** to set the jar on while the candle burns. ## How to Make a Honey Jar Spell, Step by Step To make a honey jar spell, you cleanse the jar, write a petition with the person's name and your wish, taste the honey and speak your intention, put the paper and herbs in the jar, fill it with honey, seal it, and burn a candle on the lid, and the whole thing takes about half an hour the first time. 1. **Cleanse the jar and your space.** Wash the jar, then wipe it with [Florida Water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) or pass it through incense smoke. Cleanse yourself and the room the way you usually do. If your path uses a circle, [cast one](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/). 2. **Write the person's name.** On the paper, write the full name of the person you're sweetening three times, one under the other. Some workers use seven. If the jar is for yourself, write your own name. If it's for a situation, write the place or the situation. 3. **Turn the paper a quarter turn and write your name across theirs.** Three times, so the names cross. Your name on top of theirs is you being on their mind. 4. **Write your petition around the names.** In one unbroken line, in cursive, write what you want without lifting the pen: "Be sweet to me," "Come back to me with love," "Treat me with kindness and respect," "See me and hire me." Keep it short and keep it about how they feel toward you, not what they must do. 5. **Add a personal concern if you have one.** Lay the hair, signature, or photo on the paper. 6. **Fold the paper toward you.** Fold it in half toward your body, turn it a quarter turn, fold it toward you again, and do that once more. Folding toward you draws the person in. 7. **Taste the honey.** Open the jar of honey, take a clean spoon, taste it, and say the traditional words: "As this honey is sweet to me, so will \[name\] be sweet to me." Do this three times. Taste before anything else goes in the jar. 8. **Fill the jar.** Put the folded paper in the jar, add the herbs on top, and pour honey over everything until the jar is full. Tap the jar to let air out and top it up. 9. **Seal it.** Screw the lid on tight. Some workers drip candle wax around the lid's edge. 10. **Burn a candle on the lid.** Set the jar on a plate, warm the base of the chime candle so it sticks, stand it on the lid, and light it. Say your petition over it once more. Let the candle burn all the way down, and don't leave it unattended. The first candle finishes the working. After that first burn, the jar lives somewhere safe and out of sight, and you return to it once a week. ## What to Write on the Honey Jar Petition The petition in a honey jar names the person and states how you want them to feel toward you, in one short line written without lifting the pen, and the whole paper is the person's name, your name across it, and that line around the edge. Petitions that work are about sweetness. Here are examples for the common jars. - **For a partner or spouse:** "Love me sweetly and stay close to me." - **For someone you want to notice you:** "Think of me with warmth and want to be near me." - **For reconciliation:** "Forgive me, speak to me, and return to me with love." - **For a boss:** "See my work, value me, and treat me with respect." - **For a coworker or in-law:** "Be kind to me, speak well of me, and stay peaceful with me." - **For a judge or landlord:** "Look on me with favor and be fair and gentle with me." - **For yourself:** "Be gentle with yourself and speak to yourself with love." Write it in the present tense, as if it is already so. Don't write ultimatums, deadlines, or anything you'd be ashamed to say out loud to the person. ## Which Candle to Burn on a Honey Jar The candle burned on a honey jar is pink for love and affection, red for passion, white for any purpose, and other colors for other goals, and it is burned on the lid once a week on the day that matches the work. | Goal | Candle color | Traditional day | |---|---|---| | Love, affection, friendship, family peace | Pink is the standard honey jar candle, and it suits nearly every jar. | Friday is the day of Venus and the day for love work. | | Passion, a cooled romance | Red is burned when you want heat back, not just warmth. | Friday, or Tuesday for urgency. | | A boss, a job, money owed | Green is burned for work and money jars, and gold or orange is burned for recognition. | Thursday is the day of Jupiter, or Sunday for success. | | A judge, a court case, a landlord | Brown is burned for court and authority, and purple is burned for mastery over the situation. | Thursday. | | Stopping gossip, calming an enemy | Blue is burned for peace, and white is burned for calm. | Monday, or Saturday to end something. | | Yourself | Pink or white is burned for a self-sweetening jar. | Friday, or the new moon. | | Anything | White is burned when you don't have the color, and it works for every jar. | The day that fits the goal, or any day. | Chime candles are the right size, because they burn down in about two hours and a full candle fits on a small lid. Dress the candle with a little honey from the jar, or with an oil that matches the goal, using the [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/). ## How Often to Burn the Candle and How Long the Spell Runs A honey jar spell is worked by burning one candle on the lid once a week, on the same day each week, for as long as the situation needs sweetening, and most jars are worked for at least seven weeks. Weekly is the traditional rhythm: Friday for love, Thursday for work and court, Monday for peace. Some workers burn three candles a week, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, for something urgent. The first candle seals the working, and each candle after that feeds it. While the candle burns, hold the jar, say the petition, and picture the person warm toward you. The jar is a slow working. Give it seven candles before you judge it. A honey jar for a marriage or a family member may be kept and fed for years. ## How to Know a Honey Jar Spell Is Working You know a honey jar spell is working when the person's manner toward you softens: they reach out first, speak more kindly, agree more easily, or simply stop being cold, and those changes usually begin within two to six weeks of the first candle. Signs root workers watch for: - **The person contacts you** without a reason, or answers faster than they used to. - **Their tone changes.** Fewer sharp words, more patience, the small courtesies coming back. - **Third parties warm up too.** A boss's assistant is friendlier, the in-law's spouse takes your side. - **The candle burns clean** and bright each week. A candle that gutters or goes out repeatedly is read as resistance, and the answer is to keep feeding the jar, not to stop. - **You feel softer toward them.** A honey jar works on the relationship, and that includes your end of it. If nothing has moved after seven or eight candles, check the petition. The commonest fault is writing what you want the person to do instead of how you want them to feel. Rewrite it, make a fresh jar, and give it another seven weeks. ## When to Stop, and What to Do With the Jar A honey jar is kept for as long as you want the sweetness to last, and when the work is done you either keep the jar on the altar and feed it now and then, bury it, or take it apart and throw it away with thanks, depending on what it was for. - **Keep it** if the jar is for a lasting relationship: a partner, a parent, a child, yourself. Feed it a candle on birthdays, anniversaries, and whenever things get tense. - **Bury it** on your property, near the front door, if the jar is for someone you want to stay sweet toward you for good. Root workers bury love jars in the yard and work jars near the workplace if they can. - **Take it apart** if the situation is over: the court case is closed, the job ended, the person is out of your life. Pour the honey out on the ground outdoors, burn the paper, wash the jar, and say thank you. Then it's a jar again. - **Never reuse a honey jar for a different person.** Wash it and start fresh. Don't throw a working jar in the trash while you still want the person sweet. Whatever you do to the jar, you do to the work. ## Honey Jar, Sugar Jar, or Sweetening Jar Honey jar, sugar jar, and sweetening jar are three names for the same working, and the sweetener you choose sets the speed: honey is slow and lasting, sugar is fast and fades, and syrup or molasses sits between them. - **A honey jar** is for love, family, and anything you want to last. It is the default. - **A sugar jar** is for a quick sweetening: a meeting next week, a short-term boss, a neighbor dispute. Fill the jar with white sugar instead of honey, or brown sugar for money. A sugar jar spell for money is common, with a green candle on top. - **A syrup or molasses jar** is the Southern middle ground, used for family and money work. - **A sweetening jar** is the general name, and it covers all three. Whether you fill the jar with honey, sugar, syrup, or molasses, the steps are the same. ## A Word on Sweetening Someone A honey jar softens how someone feels toward you, and it is worth being honest with yourself about what you're asking for before you write the paper. Sweetening a partner who has grown distant, a parent who is hard on you, or a boss who overlooks you is old, ordinary folk magic, and nobody in the tradition thinks twice about it. Trying to sweeten someone who has clearly said no, or someone who is dangerous to you, is a different thing, and a honey jar isn't built for it. If the person is unsafe, the working you need is protection, and the [protection symbols guide](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) is where to start, along with a line of [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) at the door. If the person has left, a honey jar for yourself is often the better jar. ## Safety A honey jar spell is safe as long as the candle on the lid is treated like any open flame: set the jar on a heat-safe plate, keep it away from curtains and paper, and never leave it burning unattended. - **Warm the candle base and stick it to the lid** so it can't tip. A metal lid handles the heat. A plastic lid can melt. - **Burn chime candles**, which finish in about two hours, rather than tapers that burn for hours. - **Keep the jar out of reach of children and pets** while a candle is on it. - **Taste the honey before anything goes in the jar,** from a clean spoon, and never after. - **Don't eat honey from a working jar.** Once the paper and herbs are in, it's a spell, not food. ## Honey Jar Spell FAQ ### What Is a Honey Jar Spell? A honey jar spell is a Hoodoo sweetening spell in which a petition naming a person is sealed inside a jar of honey with a few herbs and a candle is burned on the lid, so that the person's feelings toward you turn sweeter. ### What Is a Honey Jar Spell Used For? A honey jar spell is used to sweeten a person or situation toward you, most often for love, reconciliation, a boss or coworker, family and in-laws, a judge or landlord, and self-love. ### How Do You Make a Honey Jar Spell? You make a honey jar spell by writing the person's name three times, crossing it with your own name, writing your petition around the names, folding the paper toward you, tasting the honey and speaking your intention, sealing the paper and herbs in a jar of honey, and burning a candle on the lid once a week. ### What Do You Write on a Honey Jar Spell Paper? You write the person's full name three times, your name across it three times, and one short line in cursive around the edge saying how you want them to feel toward you, such as "Be sweet to me and treat me with love." ### What Candle Do You Use for a Honey Jar Spell? You use a pink chime candle for love, family, and friendship honey jars, red for passion, green for work and money, brown or purple for court, blue or white for peace, and white for any jar when you don't have the color. ### How Often Do You Burn a Candle on a Honey Jar? You burn a candle on a honey jar once a week, on the same day each week, and Friday is the traditional day for love jars. Some workers burn three a week for urgent work. ### How Long Does a Honey Jar Spell Take to Work? A honey jar spell usually shows its first signs within two to six weeks, and it is worked for at least seven weekly candles before you judge it. Honey is slow by design. ### How Do You Know If a Honey Jar Spell Is Working? You know a honey jar spell is working when the person softens toward you: they reach out first, speak more kindly, agree more easily, or stop being cold, and the weekly candle burns clean. ### Can You Do a Honey Jar Spell for Yourself? Yes, you can do a honey jar spell for yourself. Write your own name on the paper with a petition to be gentle and loving toward yourself, and burn a pink or white candle on it. It is a common self-sweetening jar. ### Can You Do a Honey Jar Spell for a Job? Yes, a honey jar spell for a job or a boss is common. Write the boss's or hiring manager's name, or the company, with a petition to be seen and valued, and burn a green or orange candle on Thursdays. ### Do You Need Hair for a Honey Jar Spell? No, you do not need hair for a honey jar spell. A personal concern like hair, a signature, or a photo is a traditional way to strengthen the link, and the jar works without it. ### Can You Use Sugar Instead of Honey? Yes, you can use sugar instead of honey, and the result is a sugar jar: faster to work and shorter to last. Honey is used when the sweetness is meant to stay. ### What Do You Do With a Honey Jar When the Spell Is Done? When a honey jar spell is done, you keep the jar and feed it now and then if the relationship is lasting, bury it near your front door if you want the sweetness permanent, or pour out the honey, burn the paper, wash the jar, and say thank you if the situation is over. ### Is a Honey Jar Spell Hoodoo or Voodoo? A honey jar spell is Hoodoo, the folk magic of African Americans in the American South, and not Voodoo, which is a religion. Hoodoo sweetening work is best learned from practitioners within the tradition. Write the name, cross it with yours, taste the honey, and say what you mean. Then feed the jar every week and let it do the slow work that honey does. A jar spell runs for weeks, which is exactly when a record helps. Our guide to [keeping a spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) covers the follow-up, with a free printable page. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, jar spells, love spells --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Strawberry | Strawberry Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/strawberry/) **Published:** June 3, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Love, romance, good luck, and pregnancy are not only the magickal properties of the luscious strawberry! - [Magickal Correspondences of Strawberry \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-strawberry-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Strawberry’s Magical Properties](#h-strawberry-s-magical-properties) Packed with tons of good vibes and minerals, this berry is one of our favorite magickal fruits! This berry fast tracks its user to immediate results, but be ready for the intensity that this magickal ingredient brings. Here’s our list of the magickal properties of this juicy red berry! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-strawberries-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforstrawberries Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Strawberry \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Fragaria × ananassa ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Water ### Planets - Venus ### Signs - Scorpio ### Deities - Freya ### Chakras - Sacral Chakra ### Strawberry’s Magical Properties - Dedication, through solving problems and becoming stronger - Fertility - Love, by overcoming barriers and issues - Luck What are some of your favorite ways to use this fruit in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magical Correspondences of Star Anise | Star Anise Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-star-anise/) **Published:** January 11, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** How do you use star anise in magic? What herbs can you use in spells to increase protection? What can you add to Kitchen Witch recipes to enhance your psychic abilities? Find out below! - [Magical Properties of Star Anise \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magical-properties-of-star-anise-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elemental Correspondences](#h-elemental-correspondences) - [Planetary Associations](#h-planetary-associations) - [Zodiac Signs](#h-zodiac-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakra Associations](#h-chakra-associations) - [Magical Properties Of Star Anise](#h-magical-properties-of-star-anise) - [Warnings](#h-warnings) Shaped like an 8-pointed star, "Chinese" anise corresponds directly with energies of the microcosm and macrocosm, stability and expansion, and connection to divine information. What does this mean in beginner Witch terms? It means that star anise is perfect for increasing psychic connection, divine healing and protection, and increased success in lucky endeavors. Here's how to use it in spells! [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-star-anise-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforstaranise Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-star-anise.jpg)## Magical Properties of Star Anise \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Illicium verum ### Folk Names - Anise Estrella - Badian - Chinese Anise - Swamp Star ### Gender - Masculine ### Elemental Correspondences - Air ### Planetary Associations - Jupiter ### Zodiac Signs - Pisces - Sagittarius ### Deities - Buddha - Quan Yin ### Chakra Associations - Third Eye - Root Chakra ### Magical Properties Of Star Anise - **Calm:** Use an incense blend or essential oil containing this herb to help instill a sense of productive calm. - **Good Luck:** Tuck this star-shaped seed pod into a green pouch or orange pouch, visualize yourself being lucky, and carry it in your purse to bring good luck. - **Protection:** Carry it in your bag or inside of a mojo bag or sachet to ward off the evil eye. Make a garland out of the full seed pods and hang along your door. - **Psychic Awareness:** Simply sniff the aroma of this herb to help awaken your psychic senses. Use the seeds as a pendulum by stringing the largest one onto a black or purple string. ### Warnings - Do not feed food with star anise to infants; it is not safe for infant consumption. - Double-check that your star anise is Chinese star anise; the Japanese variant is poisonous. - There is not enough research around pregnancy; err on the side of safety and do not consume while pregnant or nursing. What are some of your favorite ways to use this type of anise in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Bay Leaves | Bay Laurel Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-bay-leaves/) **Published:** May 20, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Bring amazing amounts of magick to your life, your food, and your wallet by using bay laurel in your spells and kitchen witchcraft! Bay Laurel is an amazing herb that contains the power to grant wishes, clear space of harmful energy, and bring you prosperity! We bet you didn’t know that gumbo was so powerful, did you? - [Magickal Correspondences of Bay Leaves \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-bay-leaves-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Properties Of Bay Leaves](#h-magickal-properties-of-bay-leaves) ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-bay-leaves-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforbayleaves Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Bay Leaves \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Laurus nobilis ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Fire ### Planets - Sun ### Signs - Leo ### Deities - Apollo - Daphne - Gaia - Peneus ### Chakras - Third Eye - Solar Plexus ### Magickal Properties Of Bay Leaves - **Grants Healing Abilities**: Wear [bay leaves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bay-leaves-whole-laurus-nobilis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=magickal-correspondences-bay-leaves) when you are performing healing to have your power amplified. - **Protection**: Burn the leaves to exorcise harmful energies, or use the fresh leaves do sprinkle blessed, Florida, or Moon water to create a sacred space. - **Psychic Enhancement**: Sleep with the leaves in your pillowcase to bring psychic dreams. - **Success**: Wear or carry the leaves to help you be successful in any endeavor; visualize yourself as a winner of the original Greek Pythian and Olympic games with a beautiful laurel wreath upon your head! - **Wish-craft**: Write a wish on a bay leaf and light it on fire. Visualize your wish coming true as the leaf turns into energy and ash. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magical Properties of Rosemary | How to Use Rosemary in Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-rosemary/) **Published:** January 16, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Rosemary's Witchcraft correspondences are pulled from an ancient wealth of spiritual uses. This woody, pine-scented, slightly astringent herb is referenced in many religious contexts, but just like energy, herbs are not bound to one specific sect. Anyone can use this magical herb to create change in their lives. Rosemary is an herb whose correspondences transcend religious boundaries. Known in many vastly different spiritual traditions, this pine-scented culinary herb has been used by Witches, Christians, Ancient Greeks, and more! - [Magical Properties of Rosemary \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magical-properties-of-rosemary-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Rosemary](#h-magical-properties-of-rosemary) Use it to [substitute other herbs in spells,](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) or use it for protection, removal of unwanted scenes, and blessings! Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Rosemary! Have other herbs you're curious about? See our [dictionary of magical herb properties](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/)! [![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-rosemary-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforrosemary Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-rosemary.jpg)## Magical Properties of Rosemary \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Rosmarinus officinalis ### Folk Names - Dew of the Sea - Incensier - Sea Dew - Ros Maris - Rosmarine - Rosemarie - Guardrobe ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Fire - Air ### Planets - Sun ### Signs - Leo ### Deities - Hebe - Aphrodite - The Virgin Mary. ### Chakras - Third Eye - Heart - Solar Plexus ### Magical Properties Of Rosemary - **All-Purpose:** Like white candles, this herb can be substituted for any herb in spells. - **Attract Elves:** Grow it in your garden to win the favor of the elves. - **Dispel thieves:** Grow it by your doors and under windows to keep burglars away. - **Exorcism:** Burn a bundle of it to drive out unwanted entities and energies. - **Faithfulness:** Create a wreath out of it and hang it on your door to keep your lover faithful. - **Home Blessing:** Dip a bundle of this herb in moon water and sprinkle the water around your home. - [Learn how to make moon water here.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) - **Jealousy removal:** Light a dried sprig. As it burns, visualize the energies of jealousy being transformed by the flame. - **Memory:** Place a sprig under your pillow to dream a forgotten memory or increase your memory. - **Purification:** Fill a mesh sachet with the dried leaves, and place it under your bath’s running water. Enjoy this cleansing bath for 15 - 30 minutes. Burn a sprig like a smudge stick to purify and cleanse a space - **Stop gossip:** Keep a plant on your desk or in the workroom to steer gossip away. - **Substitute for Frankincense:** This is an easy-to-grow alternative for frankincense. What are some of your favorite ways to use it in your magickal working? **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [5 Easy Ways To Create Sacred Spaces](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/) **Published:** February 9, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** How do you separate work and spirituality? Is there a specific place to practice meditation in? How do I make my home feel more comfortable? The answer is by making your space feel special, or sacred. You just need to create sacred space! - [What Are Sacred Spaces?](#what-are-sacred-spaces) - [5 Easy Ways to Create Sacred Space](#5-easy-ways-to-create-sacred-space) - [Divine Light Cleansing](#divine-light-cleansing) - ["Shoo It Out" Cleansing](#shoo-it-out-cleansing) - [Vacuum/Sweep it Up Cleansing](#vacuum-sweep-it-up-cleansing) - [Conscious Movement Cleansing](#conscious-movement-cleansing) - [Sacred Sound Cleansing](#sacred-sound-cleansing) Before you settle into your yoga practice, wind down to meditate, or cast your magickal circle for casting spells, it’s important to take a moment to cleanse and create your sacred space. ## What Are Sacred Spaces? Sacred spaces are, in a perfect world, areas that are sacred and dedicated to your spiritual work. A sacred space is an area that is pure, divine, healing, and safe. It is a space where we can leave behind the cluttered energies of the day and enter a sanctuary of peace, tranquility, and positive energy. Sacred spaces are always cleaned and maintained with the idea that only positive energy is allowed in and that all things that happen in this space are for the highest good, harming one. If you are creating a permanent sacred space, do one of these rituals once a month and maintain it throughout that month by actively cleaning and meditating in your space. If you are creating temporary sacred spaces or your main sacred space will quickly become overrun by piles of laundry (like mine!), you will need to de-clutter and physically clean the space before creating your sacred space. Cleaning the space makes room for positive energies to flow in and out of your energy field, and removes the possibility of harmful energies to gather and become stagnant. The cleaner you keep your sacred space, the larger the positive energy flow! ## 5 Easy Ways to Create Sacred Space The following list is crafted with ease in mind and is perfect for those who are creating their sacred space for the first time! ### Divine Light Cleansing ![a person with glowing light coming out of their head, using that visualization to create sacred spaces](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/golden-light-800x800.jpg "goldenlight Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")This is a tool-free way to cleanse your space and transform it into one of your sacred spaces. 1. Close your eyes, and take a few deep, meaningful breaths to center yourself in your body. 2. Imagine a bright, pure, golden thread of light descending from the Heavens, or Upper Realm, and connecting to your head, or Crown Chakra. 3. Imagine this thread descending down through your body and connecting to the ground below your feet, the ground which you intend to turn into your Sacred Space. 4. Take a few more deep breaths. With each inhale, imagine more golden light feeding into that thread, and with each exhale, imagine that thread expanding. 5. Begin by imagining that thread expanding in your body, pushing out and purifying any harmful energies in your body. 6. When the thread of light reaches the boundary of your body, imagine it expanding through your skin and outside of your body, pushing out and purifying any harmful energies of the space. 7. Expand it to the boundaries of your space, creating a circle or orb of pure and golden light. This space is now sacred. 8. Tell yourself, *“This space is sacred, this space is safe. Only healing and positive energies can this Sacred Space make.”* ### "Shoo It Out" Cleansing ![a man in a white room with white lanterns and a bird](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cleansing-sacred-space-800x800.jpg "cleansingsacredspace Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")This is another tool-free way to create sacred spaces. 1. Close your eyes, and take a few deep, meaningful breaths to center yourself in your body. 2. Visualize your room. 3. Use your senses to visualize any dark patches of negative energies in your future sacred space. See those patches as dark, gross blobs of yucky, gooey energy. You may see a lot of these blobs and you may only see a few. 4. Tell yourself, “My breath is power, my prana is force.” 5. Inhale through your nose, visualizing yourself breathing in white or golden light from the Universe or Sun. Exhale through your mouth, visualizing that white or gold light rushing out of your lips. Practice this a few times in order to get the feel of the connection of energy. 6. When you are ready, starting in the North and turning counterclockwise, inhale deeply, filling your lungs with that white/golden light, and then strongly blow out that white/golden light, using your arms to shoo out the harmful patches of energy. 7. As you do, visualize your arms flinging your white/golden breath to the harmful patches; visualize your pure breath and energy flinging the harmful energies outside of your the boundaries of your home and far, far away. 8. Do this all around the circle, counterclockwise, until you reach North. 9. Then, with both arms out, spin counterclockwise, shooing out any excess energies that your breath may have missed. When you feel that all of the patches have been blown away, spin clockwise, imagining your arms creating an orb of pure and golden light. 10. This space is now sacred. Tell yourself, “This space is sacred, this space is safe. Only healing and positive energies can this Sacred Space make.” ### Vacuum/Sweep it Up Cleansing ![a man vacuuming a rug in a room](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/vacuum-sacred-space-800x800.jpg "vacuumsacredspace Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")If visualization is not your thing, don't worry! Here's an easy, more physical way to create sacred spaces. You'll Need: - Baking soda or carpet sprinkle - Vacuum or broom (besom), depending on your floor type Here's what you'll need to do to create sacred spaces by vacuuming or sweeping. 1. Enter your future sacred space with the idea that there is always positive energy waiting to do what all energy wants to do, multiply and manifest. 2. Sprinkle your floor with your sprinkle or salt. 3. Take a moment to visualize all of the harmful energy wisps, blobs, and orbs being absorbed out of the air, out of the ground, and into the grains of baking soda or salt. 4. Let this element of Earth absorb the harmful and negative energies for 10 minutes. 5. With your vacuum or broom, remove the sprinkle. 6. If using your vacuum, visualize all of the residual harmful energies being sucked up and trapped in the vacuum and neutralized by the baking soda sprinkle; if using a broom, visualize all of the harmful energies being scooped up into your dustpan. 7. Visualize the pure and golden energies of the space multiplying and filling the space with sacred energy. 8. Immediately take it out to your trashcan or dumpster, and throw it away. The moment you do, say, “My space is sacred, my space is safe. Only healing and positive energies can my Sacred Space make.” ### Conscious Movement Cleansing ![a man in a white shirt](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/putting-good-vibes-800x800.jpg "puttinggoodvibes Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")In addition to just creating sacred spaces, here's another great way to keep your entire house sacred! 1. As you clean and de-clutter the space, consciously visualize each movement, whether this be folding, picking up, or organizing, creating a burst of pure and golden light; visualize this light neutralizing all harmful energies within a foot of this item, on all sides. 2. When you are done, and the space is clean, tell yourself, “This space is sacred, this space is safe. Only healing and positive energies can this Sacred Space make.” ### Sacred Sound Cleansing [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bell-bracelet-800x800.jpg "bellbracelet Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/silvertone-anklet-bells?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces)This method for creating sacred spaces can be done using bells, your favorite uplifting music, tonal cleansing, or with [singing bowls](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/singing-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces). 1. As you clean and de-clutter the space, sing a favorite hymn or spiritual song, hum from your heart, create a brand new sound, wear jewelry with bells on it, or ring a singing bowl while you clean. These actions are great for attuning the space with pure and golden light. 2. As you do, imagine that your voice or tool vibrates with pure and golden light, the sound waves bouncing off of and in between every surface and nook of the room, filling the space with pure energy. 3. When you are done, and the space is clean, tell yourself, “This space is sacred, this space is safe. Only healing and positive energies can this Sacred Space make.” [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/create-sacred-space-pinterest-533x800.jpg "createsacredspacepinterest Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/create-sacred-space-pinterest.jpg) **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Easy Protection Spell: How To Make A Home Protection Charm](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/easy-protection-spell-charm/) **Published:** March 16, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-85961)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/easy-protection-spell-how-to-make-a-homemade-protection-charm) Your home is your sanctuary. You need a protection spell. Home is where you retreat to when you've had a bad day. You need a protection spell. It's where you invite people to share the bounty of your home during the holidays. You need a protection spell. It's where you hope to feel safe and secure in the positive or beneficial energies of your life. - [Do I Need To Buy Special Items For This Protection Spell?](#do-i-need-to-buy-special-items-for-this-protection-spell) - [Protection Spell Ingredients](#protection-spell-ingredients) - [How To Cast The Home Protection Spell](#how-to-cast-the-home-protection-spell) How do you make the perfect safe haven? If you've already [created your sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/5-easy-ways-create-sacred-spaces/), let's protect the home that exists around it! Enhancing our homes with the healing energies of love is a wonderful idea. However, due to our busy modern lifestyles, we often lack the time to clean our floors using special mixtures or perform rituals like burning sage or sprinkling blessed water. If this resonates with you, keep reading! Have you ever wished for a "Set it and forget it" approach, like the one offered by Ronco in the 90s? We all have, which is why his slogan is so popular and influential! With this simple protection charm, we can always remember to take just two seconds to strengthen the protective energies around our homes, cars, workplaces, or sacred spaces. That's all it takes – two seconds! Similar to a cast iron skillet that seasons over the years, this protection charm becomes increasingly powerful over time. Just like a seasoned cast iron skillet, this protection charm grows stronger over time. ## Do I Need To Buy Special Items For This Protection Spell? No, you don't need to buy anything to cast this spell! This is a no-cost spell! In fact, because this is a spell meant to protect your home and sacred space, it's best to use an item that's already hanging around your house! ## Protection Spell Ingredients We've done this spell successfully with a suncatcher and a windchime! We've even made a star from fallen tree branches and used that as our protection charm! So, here are a few ideas of what you can use from your home to make a protection charm: - [Wind chime](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/wind-chimes?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=easy-protection-spell-charm) - Holiday wreathe - Garden gnome - Garden globe - Alarm keypad - Handmade art - Mirrors - Anything ## How To Cast The Home Protection Spell Long story short, you cast this protection spell by cleansing your chosen item, such as a [spiritual wind chime](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/wind-chimes?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=easy-protection-spell-charm), then telling it what its job is! See the charm surrounded by white light, and repeat this every time you see the charm! That's it! ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/charging-protection-spell-150x150.jpg "chargingprotectionspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/easy-protection-spell-how-to-make-a-homemade-protection-charm) No ratings yet ## Easy Protection Spell: How To Make A Homemade Protection Charm Learn how to transform any item you already have at home into a powerful protection spell! Prep Time5 minutes mins Active Time10 minutes mins Total Time15 minutes mins Keyword: Protection Spells Yield: 1 protective charm ### Materials - Any item from your home that you see everyday Could be a windchime, piece of furniture in your home, desk decoration, herbal protection sachet, or any other item you pass and see every day. - [White Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-sage-salvia-apiana?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) or your favorite cleansing herb. ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - Using your favorite cleansing herbs or method, cleanse the item you've chosen to be your protection charm. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/cleansing-windchime-for-spell-400x400.jpg "cleansingwindchimeforspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - If you have chosen a specific item to become a protection charm, hang it in an area that you pass and see every day. If you are designating a pre-existing item as your protection charm, move onto the next step. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hanging-a-protection-spell-windchime-400x400.jpg "hangingaprotectionspellwindchime Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - Talk to the item as if it's a person. Tell the item what you are programming it to do; tell it that its intention is to protect your home. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/person-creating-a-protection-spell-400x400.jpg "personcreatingaprotectionspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - Visualize a white bubble of protection around your home. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/charging-protection-spell-400x400.jpg "chargingprotectionspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - You can also simply ask your guides or angels to protect the space; whatever is in your personal path. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/praying-for-protection-400x400.jpg "prayingforprotection Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") - Repeat every time you see this charm. If you feel threatened or if a bad storm is coming, take a longer time empowering your protection charm. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/person-and-their-protection-spell-400x400.jpg "personandtheirprotectionspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") Protect your home without spending a dime! This easy protection spell doesn't require any special items. In fact, you can use something you already have lying around the house, like a suncatcher, windchime, or even fallen tree branches. Simply cleanse your chosen item, visualize it surrounded by white light, and repeat the process whenever you lay eyes on it. That's all it takes to create a powerful home protection charm. Use everyday objects from your home to create a powerful protection charm. Look for items like a suncatcher, windchime, or fallen tree branches. Cleanse your chosen item and visualize it surrounded by white light. Repeat this process whenever you see the charm. This simple and cost-effective home protection spell is a great way to safeguard your living space. Protect your home without spending a dime! Use everyday objects found in your home, such as a suncatcher, windchime, or fallen tree branches, to create a powerful home protection charm. Cleanse your chosen item, visualize it surrounded by white light, and repeat the process whenever you see the charm. Safeguard your living space with this simple and cost-effective home protection spell. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** Free Spells, protection spells --- ### [Friendship Spell to Bring Friendships & Family Back Together](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/friendship-spell-bring-together/) **Published:** April 26, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Looking for friendship spells? Are you feeling disconnected from your loved ones? Is it becoming harder to maintain strong friendships or family bonds? Discover the power of a friendship spell to bring back the joy and closeness you once shared. Let us guide you on a journey to rekindle meaningful connections and foster lasting relationships. Experience the power of this friendship spell today. - [Who Is This Friendship Spell for?](#what-is-this-friendship-spell-for) - [Friendship Spell to Reunite Friendships & Family](#friendship-spell-to-reunite-friendships-family) ## Who Is This Friendship Spell for? This spell is perfect for individual people as well as groups of people, friends, and family. It works best for those who have become distanced or have had a "falling out", time has passed, and now is the time for order to be restored. In essence, this is a great spell to bring people back together. Friendships and family ties form the foundation of relationships, providing us with love and support. Whether these connections are coincidental or destined, the course of relationships is unpredictable and can lead to disagreements, conflicts, or even estrangement. Oftentimes, these rifts are created to help us learn, grow, and move forward in our life, helping us take the lessons along with us for the future. While these arguments can sometimes hurt, they don't have to last forever! This [spell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_(supernatural)) is made to reconnect friends and family who have distanced themselves and forgotten how it feels to have the sacred connection of love. As with all spells, use a form of divination to decide if a reuiniting spell is perfect for the good of all involved at the present time. The best time to do this spell is during the waxing moon on a Friday (or on a Monday for families that live together!). ## Friendship Spell to Reunite Friendships & Family **You will need:** - 1 [White Taper Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-taper-pair?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=friendship-spell-bring-together), charged to represent pure, new beginnings - 1 [Pink Chime Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pink-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=friendship-spell-bring-together), charged for love - Wooden Toothpick, charged to ground the energies of those involved - [Parchment Paper for Spells](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=friendship-spell-bring-together) - Lighter **Instructions:** 1. Create your sacred space in your usual way. Cleanse/charge your items. 2. Break the wax white candle into sections, depending on the number of people involved, keeping the wick in tact. The number of times you break the candle wax represents all of the people involved in this rift. Keeping the wick in tact represents the everlasting connection of the people involved. (If there are only two people, including yourself, break the candle in half to create two sides. If there are 5 people involved, break the wax into 5 sections.) 3. Using the wooden toothpick, carve the one person's name into one section of the candle. As you do, visualize the energy of Earth grounding any remaining harmful energies of that person, so that they are able to reunite in their most pure state. Do this for each person/section of the candle. 4. Lay the broken white taper candle on the parchment paper. Say, **"We have all been through the weather,** **Now, I bring us back together."** 5. Light the pink candle and drip the pink wax into the cracks of the white candle. As the pink wax fills and repairs the cracks, visualizes pink, loving energy repairing the rift in your friendship or family. (You can do this by visualizing the people involved as connected by the wick, and that wick begins to turn pink and strengthen. You can also imagine that pink, love energy is connecting everyone together.) 6. When each piece has been repaired and the wax hardens, visualize the candle surrounded in pink, loving light. Visualize the same about your friends or family. Chant the words, **"All is healed. All is well.** **We are reunited, as my words tell."** 7. When you feel empowered and full of energy, light the candle. **"An' it harm none, so mote it be."/"Amen."** [![A friendship spell to bring friendships & family back together](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/friendship-spell-533x800.jpg "friendship spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/friendship-spell.jpg) **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, love spells --- ### [Happiness Spell Jar Tutorial: A Beginner Witch’s Guide to Joy & Positivity](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/happiness-spell-jar-tutorial/) **Published:** February 14, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** **Bring joy and positivity into your life with a simple, beginner-friendly happiness spell jar tutorial.** This Happiness Spell Jar is easy to make, budget-friendly, and a perfect first step for new witches looking to invite uplifting energy into their lives. **💖 Why You’ll Love This Happiness Spell Jar Tutorial** - 🌿 Easy & affordable ingredients you already have at home - 🔮 Creates a lasting charm for joy and positivity - ✨ Perfect for beginner witches and spiritualists - [What Is a Happiness Spell Jar?](#🪄-what-is-a-happiness-spell-jar) - [Ingredients You’ll Need For This Happiness Spell Jar Tutorial](#🌿-ingredients-youll-need-for-this-happiness-spell-jar-tutorial) - [Step-by-Step Instructions To Make A Happiness Spell Jar](#🔮-step-by-step-instructions-to-make-a-happiness-spell-jar) - [How to Use Your Happiness Spell Jar](#🌞-how-to-use-your-happiness-spell-jar) - [Pro Tip](#💡-pro-tip) - [FAQs About Happiness Spell Jars](#🙋‍♀️-fa-qs-about-happiness-spell-jars) - [Do spell jars really work?](#faq-question-1755369827663) - [Can I make a Happiness Spell Jar without crystals?](#faq-question-1755369841498) - [How long does a spell jar last?](#faq-question-1755369852965) ## What Is a Happiness Spell Jar? A Happiness Spell Jar is a small container filled with herbs, crystals, and your intentions. As you add each ingredient, visualizing yourself in your most happy state helps to power this spell jar and give it its energetic purpose. Once sealed, it becomes a spiritual tool that radiates uplifting, joyful energy, like a personal charm you can carry or keep in your sacred space. This is just one of many happiness spell jar tutorials. In fact, spell jars have a vast history through traditions of [folk magic practices](https://www.britannica.com/topic/folk-magic). ## Ingredients You’ll Need For This Happiness Spell Jar Tutorial [![a bottle with a cork and a cork and crystals, the end result of a happiness spell jar tutorial](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/happiness-spell-1.jpg "happinessspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/happiness-spell-1.jpg)*(Elder Witch Tip: For this happiness spell jar tutorial, and for all spells, you can substitute these ingredients with what you already have. Spells are about intention, not perfection!)* - 1 small jar with a lid (recycled jars are perfect, and vials work best for purses) - Herbs for happiness (lavender, rosemary, chamomile, or mint). - Crystals for joy (citrine, [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=happiness-spell-jar-tutorial), or [clear quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=happiness-spell-jar-tutorial)). - A piece of paper & pen (to write your happiness intention) - Optional: yellow or pink ribbon, glitter, or charms ## Step-by-Step Instructions To Make A Happiness Spell Jar 1. **Cleanse your jar** – Use [herbal smoke](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/dried-herbs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=happiness-spell-jar-tutorial), salt, or visualization. 2. **Write your intention** – Example: *“I welcome happiness and joy into my life.”* Place it in the jar. 3. **Add herbs** – Sprinkle in your chosen happiness herbs. 4. **Add crystals** – Drop in one or two crystals to amplify joy. 5. **Seal the jar** – Close it tightly, decorate with ribbon or charms if you wish. 6. **Activate your spell** – Hold the jar, focus on feelings of happiness, and speak your intention aloud. ## How to Use Your Happiness Spell Jar - Place it on your altar, nightstand, desk, or in your purse or pocket as a daily reminder. - Shake gently when you need an energy boost. - Meditate with it during low-energy moments to reconnect with joy. Pairing this practice with [mindfulness meditation](https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/ce-corner) can make it even more effective. ## Pro Tip No crystals? No problem! Use pebbles, buttons, or even small keepsakes. The true magic is in your intention, not the exact materials. ## FAQs About Happiness Spell Jars ### Do spell jars really work? Yes, in a spiritual capacity. Spell jars focus your intention and use symbolic items to manifest your goals. Insights from [positive psychology research](https://positivepsychology.com/intention-setting/) also show how setting intentions can shape your mindset. ### Can I make a Happiness Spell Jar without crystals? Absolutely! Herbs, written affirmations, or charms are just as powerful. ### How long does a spell jar last? As long as you want it to. Some refresh monthly, others keep theirs sealed for years. A Happiness Spell Jar is a simple yet powerful way to invite joy into your life. It’s perfect for beginners who want an affordable, meaningful spell that continues working long after it’s made. 🌿💛 **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, spells --- ### [Meditation Tips for Beginners: 5 Easy Ways to Start a Mindfulness Practice Anywhere](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/meditation-tips-beginners/) **Published:** June 12, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Welcome to a time when meditation is not only accepted. It’s celebrated. So, let's get comfy and try some meditation tips for beginners. Whether you’re in a busy office or a quiet bedroom, mindfulness has found its place in our everyday lives. But not long ago, meditation was misunderstood. Thankfully, modern science now backs what spiritualists have always known: Meditation works. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have studied [how meditation changes the brain](https://news.wisc.edu/meditation-produces-positive-changes-in-the-brain/), and many people find a regular practice leaves them calmer and steadier. And you don’t need a guru or hours of free time to start. Just a few peaceful minutes a day can shift your energy, your mindset, and your life. If you’re new to this practice, here are 5 beginner-friendly tips to help you meditate more easily. No stress, no pressure. ![An image to share on Pinterest for meditation tips for beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/5-tips-to-make-meditation-easier-533x800.jpg "5tipstomakemeditationeasier Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Meditation Tips For Beginners 1: 🧘‍♀️ Use a Dedicated Meditation Eye Pillow A soft, comfortable [meditation eye pillow](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/search?q=meditation+pillow&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=meditation-tips-beginners) creates a sacred space anywhere. Not only does it block out excess light, but over time, it becomes an emotional anchor. Place it over your eyes, breathe in the calming herbal scent, and your body remembers peace. [![Meditation tips for beginners: use an eye pillow](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/medtation-eye-pillow-800x800.png "medtation eye pillow Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/energy-eye-pillow?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=meditation-tips-beginners) > Shop This Image: > > - [Energy Meditation Eye Pillow](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/energy-eye-pillow?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=meditation-tips-beginners) > > ✨ *Pro Tip:* Use your eye pillow only for meditation. This builds a subconscious habit of calm around it. You can also take your eye pillow on the go! Whether you meditate at the park, your car, or your favorite nook at home, your meditation practice becomes more consistent when your comfort travels with you. ## Meditation Tips For Beginners 2: 📱 Try Free Guided Meditation Apps Get gentle support with beginner-focused apps that guide you through every breath: - **[Insight Timer](https://insighttimer.com/)** – 800+ free meditations plus a loving community (Free) [![a phone with a screen on it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/image.png "image Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://insighttimer.com/)This app is great if you struggle to focus or don’t know what to do. Just press play and follow along. ## Meditation Tips For Beginners 3: 📵 Turn on “Do Not Disturb” Free your mind by silencing your phone. The “Do Not Disturb” button is your shield against distractions. It’s amazing how peaceful life feels when you give yourself permission to unplug, even for five minutes. [![a cell phone in a field of flowers](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/do-not-disturb-phone-setting-800x800.png "do not disturb phone setting Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/do-not-disturb-phone-setting.png)You can even create a daily "DND" reminder on your phone to help build the habit. This simple change makes a big difference in maintaining focus and creating space for clarity. If you're using Insight Timer, you can set up a Shortcut on iPhone to automatically place your phone into Do Not Disturb mode anytime the Insight Timer app is open. ## Meditation Tips For Beginners 4. 🌬 Try Visualization to Let Go of Thoughts Meditation doesn’t mean forcing thoughts away. It means watching them float by without attachment. Try this: Picture your thought as a balloon or a passing train. Gently place your worry on it and watch it drift away. You’ll feel the emotional release without struggle. [![a woman with balloons in front of a train](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/meditation-to-clear-mind-800x800.png "meditation to clear mind Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/meditation-to-clear-mind.png)Other great visualizations include clouds drifting in the sky, leaves floating down a stream, or smoke dissolving into the air. Find one that resonates with you and return to it whenever your mind wanders. ## Meditation Tips For Beginners 5. 🖼 Meditate Anywhere (Even in the Shower) Don’t have time? You don’t need a full ritual setup. Meditation can happen anywhere: - In the car (while parked) - In the shower - On your lunch break - Before bed Simply close your eyes, feel your breath, and mentally label the sensations “inhale” and “exhale.” That’s it. No pressure. Even a few mindful breaths throughout your day can ground your energy and help you feel more in control of your emotions and body. ## 🧠 FAQs About Meditation for Beginners **Q: Can I meditate while doing other activities?** A: Absolutely! You can meditate in the shower, while walking, or even doing dishes. Focus on your breath or your senses to stay present in the moment. **Q: How do I know if meditation is working?** A: If you feel calmer, more aware, or slightly more patient—even briefly—that’s progress. Meditation works subtly, and consistency is key. **Q: Do I need spiritual tools to meditate?** A: Not at all! While tools like pillows, smudge sticks, and candles can enhance your experience, your breath and awareness are all you need. **Q: When is the best time of day to meditate?** A: Whenever you can! Many find mornings grounding and evenings relaxing. Try different times and see what feels best for your routine. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Meditation --- ### [The Ultimate Rosemary Memory Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/ultimate-memory-spell/) **Published:** September 8, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Boost your concentration and recall with this powerful **memory spell**. Whether you're a student, multitasking parent, or professional needing clarity, this ritual combines herbs, crystals, numerology, and candle magic to strengthen your mental sharpness. Performed with intention, it not only supports your spiritual practice but also empowers you to take real-world action for success. - [✨ Memory Spell Ingredients](#✨-spell-ingredients) - [🔮 Memory Spell Instructions](#🔮-spell-instructions) - [🧪 The Science Behind the Memory Spell](#🧪-the-science-behind-the-spell) - [✨ Pro Tip](#✨-pro-tip) [![a tea cup and saucer with a candle and lavender on a table for a memory spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rosemary-tea-memory-spell-800x800.png "rosemary tea memory spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/rosemary-tea-memory-spell.png)## ✨ Memory Spell Ingredients - **1 [Orange Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/orange-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)** – boosts creativity, confidence, and focus - **4 Crystals** – Choose from [Carnelian ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)(analytical focus), [Citrine ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/natural-citrine?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)(creative flow), Regular [Calcite ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/calcite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)(learning and memory), or [Orange Calcite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/orange-calcite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell) (memory focus) - **1.5 tsp. [Dried Rosemary](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rosemary-leaf-whole-rosmarinus-officinalis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)** – traditional infusion or tea herb for memory, clarity, and protection - **[Teacup](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/witches-brew-cauldron-mug?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)** - **[Tea Ball](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tea-ball-strainer?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)** – or [Tea Bag](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cotton-tea-bag?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell) - **Crystal Grid or [Flower of Life Grid](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/obsidian-black-flower-life-altar-tile?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell) (optional)** - **[Boline ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/folding-boline-white-bone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell)or Carving Tool** – to inscribe your candle ## 🔮 Memory Spell Instructions 1. **Prepare Your Space** Boil water for your tea. Cleanse your space with your favorite [cleansing herb](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/home-cleansing?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ultimate-memory-spell). Cleanse your tools and herbs. 2. **Set Your Intention** Hold your hands over the rosemary and say: *“To increase my memory.”* Visualize your mind sharp and clear. 3. **Brew Memory Tea** Place rosemary in your tea ball and pour hot water over it. Visualize your memory strengthening as it steeps. 4. **Crystal Focus Grid** Hold the crystals and say: *“To increase my focus.”* Arrange them in a square around your teacup, symbolizing stability and concentration. 5. **Carve and Charge Your Candle** Etch “+ Memory” on one side of the candle and “+ Focus” on the other. Say aloud their power as you carve. Visualize yourself recalling and focusing with ease. 6. **Activate the Spell** Place the candle above your grid and chant: *“Increase my memory. Increase my focus.”* When you feel the energy rise, light the candle and imagine its flame carrying your intentions into your tea. 7. **Drink the Energy** Sip your tea mindfully, knowing the spell is working. Feel clarity, focus, and memory strength flowing through you. 8. **Close the Ritual** Thank your guides, close your circle (if cast), and let the candle burn out or reuse it for quick focus boosts. ## 🧪 The Science Behind the Memory Spell Modern science is beginning to validate what spiritualists have known for centuries. For example, studies have shown that **rosemary can significantly enhance memory and cognitive performance**. Research from **[Northumbria University](https://newsroom.northumbria.ac.uk/pressreleases/rosemary-aroma-may-help-you-remember-to-do-things-1195697)** found that the aroma of rosemary essential oil improved both speed and accuracy in memory tests. Crystals, while not scientifically proven to emit metaphysical energy, are known to provide psychological benefits. Holding a crystal during meditation or focus rituals can create a mindful, calming effect, helping the brain enter a state of concentration. Similarly, chanting and ritualized focus activate the **reticular activating system (RAS)** in the brain, which enhances attention and goal-directed behavior. This blend of **ancient wisdom and modern science** is why many find these spells effective: they combine physical triggers (like aroma and ritual) with mental intention, leading to improved clarity and focus. ## ✨ Pro Tip For best results, perform this spell on a **Sunday** or during the **Hour of the Sun** for mental clarity and focus. Pair it with healthy habits like hydration, breaks, and journaling. ### FAQ About the Memory and Focus Spell **Q: Can I use fresh rosemary instead of dried?** Yes! Fresh rosemary is just as effective, though dried is often easier to work with. **Q: What if I don’t have all the crystals?** Use what you have. Even one crystal with strong intent will work. **Q: How long until I see results?** Many notice an immediate shift in focus, while deeper memory support builds over repeated practice. **Q: Can this spell help with studying?** Absolutely! It’s especially useful before exams, presentations, or projects. ![An image to share on Pinterest about the ultimate memory spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ultimate-Spell-to-Increase-Memory-and-Focus-533x800.jpg "UltimateSpelltoIncreaseMemoryandFocus Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** focus spells, Free Spells, memory spells, spells --- ### [How To Remove Bad Luck: End Bad Luck Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/end-bad-luck-spell/) **Published:** September 10, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Need an end bad luck spell? Feeling like the Universe is throwing everything at you? Chipped a tooth, burned your arm, dropped your phone on your face, and even had car trouble, all in one month? You're not alone. This powerful yet beginner-friendly spell is designed to help you *banish bad luck*, reset your energy, and invite protection and peace into your life. - [🔮 Why You’ll Love This Bad Luck Removal Spell](#🔮-why-youll-love-this-bad-luck-removal-spell) - [✨ End Bad Luck Spell Ingredients](#✨-spell-ingredients) - [✅ How to Perform the Spell](#✅-how-to-perform-the-spell) - [🌿 Spiritual Significance](#🌿-spiritual-significance) - [🔬 The Science Behind Why This Spell Works](#🔬-the-science-behind-why-this-spell-works) - [🧠 FAQs About Banishing Bad Luck](#🧠-fa-qs-about-banishing-bad-luck) Whether you're facing a streak of misfortune or suspect energetic interference, this ritual uses elemental power, color magic, numerology, and symbolism to cleanse and protect. ## 🔮 Why You’ll Love This Bad Luck Removal Spell 🌑 Perfect for breaking streaks of back-to-back bad luck 🔥 Uses fire, water, air, and earth to restore spiritual balance ✍️ Simple, powerful steps ideal for beginners and seasoned witches alike [![a fire in a bowl from an end bad luck spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/end-bad-luck-spell-cauldron-2-800x800.png "end bad luck spell cauldron 2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/end-bad-luck-spell-cauldron-2.png)## ✨ End Bad Luck Spell Ingredients - 10” square piece of [white spell paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/heavy-parchment-paper-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=end-bad-luck-spell) - Black pen - [Cauldron ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=end-bad-luck-spell)or fire-safe container - [White candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=end-bad-luck-spell) ## ✅ How to Perform the Spell 1. **Prepare Your Space:** Cleanse your home and aura with smoke or [sound](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/singing-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=end-bad-luck-spell). Feel centered and safe. 2. **Write It Out:** On the paper, write “BAD LUCK” in big letters. Below it, list your recent streak of bad experiences. Draw a large “X” over everything, including the “BAD LUCK” header. 3. **Burn It Away:** Consecrate the white candle with your intention. Light it. Carefully burn the paper and drop it into your cauldron or container. 4. **Elemental Release:** - **🔥 Fire**: As it burns, say, Dark night, blazing fire My luck gets better by the hour. I know that this burden is fading By now, my life has begun straightening. - **💧 Water:** Sprinkle 1/3 of the ash into running water. Say: Pure water, running free Take bad luck away from me. Take my bad luck with the flow Take my sorrows to where you go. - **⛅ Air**: Throw 1/3 of the ash into the breeze. Say: Winds of change on this dark night Take this luck and make it right. In his power, the air dissipates To me bad luck can no longer relate. - **🌱 Earth**: Bury the remaining ash in your garden or in a potted plant. Say: Earth transforms and Earth negates Remove my bad luck, and do not hesitate. Take this luck and transform it to its best The bad luck streak is now at rest. 5. **Seal Your Spell:** End with “So mote it be” or “Amen.” Feel your energy shift. ## 🌿 Spiritual Significance Burning paper to release energy is an ancient practice found in cultures around the world. This spell incorporates all four elements, numerology (using a square = stability), and sigil-like X-marks to symbolically *strike through misfortune*. Perfect for: - Releasing stuck energy - Protection after a run of bad events - Spiritual resets during dark moons ## 🔬 The Science Behind Why This Spell Works While spells are spiritual practices, modern science helps explain why they feel effective. Writing down your worries and then destroying them through fire has been shown to reduce stress and mental load. A study from **[The Ohio State University](https://artsandsciences.osu.edu/news/tossing-negative-thoughts-really-works)** found that physically discarding written negative thoughts can help people release those emotions and feel relief. Additionally, rituals like this activate the brain’s sense of closure, giving your mind and body permission to reset. Pairing symbolic actions with intention engages both the conscious and subconscious, reinforcing a shift toward more positive outcomes. ## 🧠 FAQs About Banishing Bad Luck **Q: Can beginners perform this spell?** A: Absolutely! It's designed with simplicity in mind—no complex tools or steps required. **Q: What if I don’t have a cauldron?** A: Any fire-safe bowl or pot will work. Just ensure safety. **Q: Can I adapt the spell for specific situations?** A: Yes! Personalize what you write on the paper to suit your experience. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, good luck spells --- ### [How To Cleanse Your Crystal Ball: Simple Steps For Spiritual Clarity](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cleanse-crystal-ball/) **Published:** October 16, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Is it time to cleanse your [crystal ball](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystal-balls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cleanse-crystal-ball)? Ever catch yourself thinking, *“Why does my crystal ball feel cloudy?”* or *“Am I supposed to cleanse this thing?”* You’re not alone. Every psychic encounters a feeling in which their psychic readings feel a little disjointed or disconnected. This is because crystal balls pick up all kinds of vibes from their surroundings, and sometimes they start to feel a little heavy. The good news? Keeping your crystal clear and charged doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. Here are some super easy, beginner‑friendly ways to refresh your crystal ball’s energy and get it back to working its magic. - [Why You Should Cleanse Your Crystal Ball Regularly](#why-you-should-cleanse-your-crystal-ball-regularly) - [When to Cleanse Your Crystal Ball 🧹](#when-to-cleanse-your-crystal-ball-🧹) - [Everyday Ways to Cleanse Your Crystal Ball ✨](#everyday-ways-to-cleanse-your-crystal-ball-✨) - [🔥 Smudge with White Sage or Palo Santo](#🔥-smudging-with-white-sage-or-palo-santo) - [🌙 Do A Moonlight Ritual](#🌙-moonlight-ritual) - [💧 Use Cool Running Water (with Caution)](#💧-cool-running-water-with-caution) - [Simple Crystal Ball Wash Recipe 🌿](#simple-crystal-ball-wash-recipe-🌿) ## Why You Should Cleanse Your Crystal Ball Regularly Crystal balls naturally soak up [energy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_(esotericism)), both good and bad. Over time, that buildup can make them feel dull or foggy, which makes it harder to get clear intuitive messages. Cleansing helps reset your crystal so it feels light, bright, and totally in tune with your intentions. ## When to Cleanse Your Crystal Ball 🧹 You’ll want to give your crystal ball a reset: - When it’s brand new (fresh from the shop) - After big readings or emotional sessions - Anytime it feels a little “off” or heavy - At least once each lunar cycle (new moon or full moon works best) ## Everyday Ways to Cleanse Your Crystal Ball ✨ These simple, low‑cost methods are perfect whether you’re new to crystal care or you’ve been practicing for a while: ### 🔥 Smudge with White Sage or Palo Santo Light your favorite cleansing herbs and let the smoke drift around your crystal ball for about 20–30 seconds. While you do it, just focus on clearing away any stuck or heavy energy. [![a hand holding a stick with smoke coming out of it. Cleansing a crystal ball.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cleansing-crystal-ball-with-smoke-800x800.png "cleansing crystal ball with smoke Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/cleansing-crystal-ball-with-smoke.png)Quick, effective, and feels so good. ### 🌙 Do A Moonlight Ritual One of the easiest (and free!) methods. Just place your crystal ball under the moonlight, full moons are extra powerful, and let it soak up that glowing lunar energy overnight. Remember to bring it in before the sun hits it in the morning. ### 💧 Use Cool Running Water (with Caution) If your crystal is water‑safe, a quick rinse under cool running water can do wonders. As you rinse, picture all the heavy energy washing away. Just skip this one if your crystal is porous or has metallic bits, it’s better to be safe. ## Simple Crystal Ball Wash Recipe 🌿 Here’s a super simple DIY herbal rinse that you can throw together with stuff you might already have in your kitchen: **You’ll need:** - Cool, clean water (filtered if you can) - A pinch of herbs like [sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-sage-salvia-apiana?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cleanse-crystal-ball), [rosemary](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/rosemary-leaf-whole-rosmarinus-officinalis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-cleanse-crystal-ball), or anything you’ve got on hand that feels cleansing **Steps:** 1. **Set your vibe.** Hold your crystal ball and say something like, *“I clear away heaviness and restore your shine.”* 2. **Mix it up.** In a clean bowl, add your water and herbs. 3. **Wash.** Gently swirl or rinse your crystal in the mix, then pat it dry with a soft cloth. 4. **Charge it up.** For extra power, place it under the moon, use sound (a bell, singing, even clapping), or set it on quartz or selenite. Keeping up with regular cleansing makes sure your crystal ball is always ready to give you clear insights and support your practice. 💖 **Pro Tip:** Turn cleansing into a mini ritual for yourself. Meditate, journal, or just take a few deep breaths while you do it. It’s a great way to reset *your* energy, too. Once the ball is cleansed, our full guide to [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) covers how to use it, along with the black mirror and the water bowl, step by step. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [How to Cleanse Tarot Cards with the Re-Ordering Method (Step-by-Step Guide)](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-cards-reordering/) **Published:** July 8, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** How do you know when it's time to cleanse [tarot cards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-cards-reordering)? Does your tarot deck feel heavy? Does it seem oddly unclear, or like the readings are “off”? It may be time to do a ritual that helps you cleanse tarot cards. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do this is the **Re-Ordering Method**, a practice that restores your deck’s natural flow and energy. ## In This Tutorial - [What Is the Re-Ordering Method To Cleanse Tarot Cards?](#what-is-the-re-ordering-method) - [Step-by-Step: Cleansing Tarot Cards with the Re-Ordering Method](#h-how-to-cleanse-tarot-cards-the-re-ordering-method) - [Why This Method Works](#why-this-method-works) - [Can You Use the Re-Ordering Method for Oracle Cards?](#can-you-use-the-re-ordering-method-for-oracle-cards) - [FAQs](#fa-qs) - [How often should I cleanse my tarot cards?](#faq-question-1757440157306) - [Do I need tools like sage or crystals?](#faq-question-1757440164788) - [Can beginners use this method?](#faq-question-1757440172102) Whether you’re a beginner just opening your first deck or a seasoned reader who wants to reconnect with your cards, this method works for everyone. ## What Is the Re-Ordering Method To Cleanse Tarot Cards? The Re-Ordering Method is a tarot cleansing technique where you return your deck to its original order, Major Arcana 0 through 21, then each suit from Ace to King. By doing this, you symbolically “reset” the energy of your cards, much like tidying up a sacred space. This method is especially helpful if your cards: - Feel energetically cluttered after many readings - Have been touched by others - Are new and need bonding - Are giving confusing or unclear answers ![An image to share on Pinterest that helps the reader learn how to cleanse tarot cards](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/how-to-cleanse-your-tarot-cards-533x800.jpg "howtocleanseyourtarotcards Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Step-by-Step: Cleansing Tarot Cards with the Re-Ordering Method - **Find a quiet space** Sit in a calm environment where you won’t be interrupted. - **Ground yourself** Take a few deep breaths, light incense or a candle if you’d like. - **Sort the Major Arcana** Place The Fool (0) first, followed by The Magician (I), all the way through The World (XXI). - **Order each suit** - Wands: Ace through King - Swords: Ace through King - Cups: Ace through King - Pentacles: Ace through King - **Stack your deck** Once your deck is in order, hold it in your hands. Visualize it filled with light, refreshed and balanced. ## Why This Method Works The Re-Ordering Method isn’t just about structure; it’s a **symbolic cleanse** using [sympathetic magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_magic) or actions. Putting your deck back into its original order mirrors the **journey from beginning to completion**, helping reset the energetic story of the cards. This practice: - Clears lingering energy from past readings - Strengthens your connection with the deck - Restores clarity and accuracy in your readings As a bonus, this method to cleanse tarot cards is great for beginners because it gives you a routine to become more familiar with your cards. The more time you spend looking at your cards, the more you learn and exchange energy with them. This is our favorite method to cleanse tarot cards, though we also love using Reiki and herbs to cleanse them, as well. ## Can You Use the Re-Ordering Method for Oracle Cards? Yes! While the Re-Ordering Method is most commonly used with tarot decks, it can also be adapted for **[oracle cards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/oracle-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=tarot-cards-reordering)**. Unlike tarot, oracle decks don’t follow a universal structure, each creator designs their own system of cards and meanings. To cleanse an oracle deck this way, simply return the cards to the **order they came in** when you first unboxed them. This might mean putting them back in numerical sequence, alphabetical order, or grouping them by theme. The intention is the same: restoring your deck to its original energetic flow so it feels refreshed and ready to guide you. ## FAQs ### **How often should I cleanse my tarot cards?** As often as they feel heavy or unclear. Some readers do it monthly; others only when needed. ### **Do I need tools like sage or crystals?** No. This method is tool-free. But if you’d like, you can combine it with incense, crystals, or moonlight for extra energy. ### **Can beginners use this method?** Absolutely. This is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to cleanse and become more familiar with a tarot deck. The **Re-Ordering Method** is a beginner-friendly, affordable, and powerful way to keep your readings clear and energetically balanced. Try it tonight and notice how your deck feels lighter, brighter, and more in tune with you. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** tarot --- ### [The #30DaysMagicalRoots Challenge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/the-30-days-magical-roots-challenge/) **Published:** July 20, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Welcome to the 30 Day Magical Roots Challenge! Over the next 30 days, you will be revisiting your magical roots (or perhaps you are just building your foundation) and going back to some basic practices. So many of us get stuck in a rut over the years of our magical practice, and this is a fun way to revisit some basics. You can document these daily topics in a variety of ways. You can post photos on Instagram, post live video or tweets on Twitter, or post your links to [the Pinterest Board](https://www.pinterest.com/awitchspath/30-days-magical-roots-challenge/) for this event and come back to it later to review. You don't even have to post anything about it on social media, though if you do, please use #30daysmagicalroots so we can follow your journey! This challenge is for you and you alone. Release any sense of judgment or competition, this isn't a win or lose contest. It's simply a way to come back to center and have some fun. We can’t wait to share this journey with you. Written by Nicole + Michelle. ## Day 1: Divination Use your favorite form of divination to ask “What should my focus be for this month?” Reflect on the themes of your divination reading. What answer speaks to you the most? ## Day 2: Grounding Practice grounding today (and every day this challenge)! What is your favorite way to do this? If you have never done this before go to YouTube and do a search for grounding techniques. ## Day 3: Centering/Breath-work Spend 5 minutes today (and every day this challenge) focusing on your breath. Notice your breath as it enters and leaves your body. Try alternating between breathing in through the left nostril and out through the right. Use your fingers to close each nostril if you need the extra assistance. Try to increase this from 5 minutes to more as you do this every day this month. ## Day 4: Intentions Set your intention for this challenge. What do you hope to get out of it? Our intentions are so important when it comes to magic. You must have a clear vision in order to proceed with the action. (Make one or two concrete goals: for example, "I'd like to create a simple daily magical routine for myself" or "I'd like to try three new magical techniques before the end of the month.”) ## Day 5: Energy work Start out rubbing your hands together, and then once they are warm, hold your hands about six inches apart. Push them together and then pull them apart and feel the energy build between your palms. Practice making the space larger and feeling the energy filling the empty space. Do this every day after your breath-work. See how large you can make the energy form. What shapes does it take? How does it feel? Any colors? Sensations? Smells? Make it your own! After you are done, press your hands to your chest and let the energy sink into your heart chakra. ## Day 6: Shielding Practice working with your shields today. Every witch and magical practitioner needs to have strong boundaries and defenses. Make sure yours are strong and ready for whatever life throws your way. If you don't know how to create personal shields, do some research on the topic today. (Recommended resource: *The Witch's Shield* by Christopher Penczak) ## Day 7: Yoga pose Choose one yoga pose to do every day this month. See how you improve over the month. If you need help finding some yoga poses, check these links out: [Yoga with Adrienne.](https://www.youtube.com/c/yogawithadriene/playlists) ## Day 8: Meditation Write a short meditation to practice on a regular basis. (Bonus if you record an audio version of this and share it!) ## Day 9: Daily practices What are some quick & easy practices you can incorporate into your daily life to help you connect with your Craft and your Gods? You can find some ideas here: [Ways to Live a More Magic](http://witchoflupinehollow.com/2017/10/31/100-ways-to-live-a-magickal-life-every-day/)[a](https://witchoflupinehollow.com/2017/10/31/100-ways-to-live-a-magickal-life-every-day/)[l Life](http://witchoflupinehollow.com/2017/10/31/100-ways-to-live-a-magickal-life-every-day/) and here: [15 Ways to Do Witchcraft Every Day](https://www.ladyalthaea.com/every-day-is-magickal/15-ways-to-do-witchcraft-every-day) ## Day 10: Herb/Plant/Tree Choose a plant ally to connect with. Or let one choose you! More information on being chosen by a plant here: [6 Signs a Plant Wants to Make Magic with You](https://www.awitchspath.com/single-post/2017/06/12/Six-Signs-a-Plant-Wants-to-Make-Magic-with-You). ## Day 11: Write a spell (& perform it for bonus points!) ## Day 12: Deity Do you work with deities? Why or why not? Are you a monotheist, dualist, polytheist, animist, etc.? Write a poem or prayer dedicated to a deity and give it to Them as an offering. (Bonus: share a poem or prayer you've written for one of your deities.) ## Day 13: Stone/Crystal: Find a stone or crystal to work with. Learn about its energies and/or magical properties and find ways to incorporate it into your life over the next month. (Recommended Resource: *[Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/ency-crystal-gem-and-metal-magic-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=the-30-days-magical-roots-challenge)* or *The Crystal Bible* by Judy Hall) ## Day 14: Incense Create an incense recipe to help you focus on your daily practice. Here is an article on making herbal incense from [Mother Earth Living](https://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/making-herbal-incense-zmaz91djzgoe) (Bonus points if you make it and use it for the rest of the month.) ## Day 15: Kitchen Witchery How can you make your meal a magical one? Discover the magickal correspondences of your ingredients and enchant your meal as you cook it! ## Day 16: Connect with Mother Earth Go outside! Find a tree to sit with for a while. Maybe clean up if there is garbage around it. Let today be a day of service to Mother Earth. ## Day 17: Raise some energy Try chanting, singing, drumming, or dancing! Turn some tunes on and work on that Stevie Nicks spin. When you’re feeling complete throw your arms up and send it shooting out through your hands into the Universe. ## Day 18: Elemental magic Spend some time today working with and acknowledging the elements of your practice. Do you honor the Land/Sea/Sky elements, or the elements of water, fire, air, and earth, or something else? WHY do you work with those elements and what have they brought to your life? ## Day 19: Sacred Space/Circle Casting How do you create sacred space for yourself? Do you cast a circle every time you work a spell? Or do you have a dedicated space that you practice in? Take some time today to settle into that space and enjoy its sacredness. ## Day 20: Ethics What are magical ethics? Write down a core list of ethics for your own practice. No judgement here-this is for you and you alone! ## Day 21: Symbols What symbols do you use in your practice and why? Are there any that you are drawn to? Try carving the symbol into a candle and burning it while you meditate on that sacred symbol. You can also draw it on a piece of paper and carry it with you every day. Or find a piece of jewelry with the symbol to wear when you need a magical boost. ## Day 22: Self-Purification Take a purifying bath (with sea salt for added purification if you like), smudge yourself with sage/rosemary/Palo Santo/, sprinkle with Florida Water/Holy water/Salt water, or hold a purifying stone like selenite. Take some time today to cleanse your auric field, rid yourself of any energetic ick that may be lingering, and see how much better it makes you feel. ## Day 23: Book of Shadows/Grimoire Do you have one? If not, create a sacred journal to document your recipes, spells, practices, invocations. This can be a handwritten journal, printed pages in a binder, or even a file on your computer (though if it's the latter, always back it up!). Make it as simple or complex as you want it to be--it’s YOURS and should make you happy. ## Day 24: Sabbats What holidays from the wheel of the year do you celebrate? Create your own wheel of the year! You are only limited by your imagination. ## Day 25: Esbats Create a ritual to honor the moon every month. Do you only celebrate the full moon? Try honoring the dark moon this month and see how it changes your practice. ## Day 26: Create a sigil Craft a sigil that represents the path you are on or the path you want to follow. This is a deeply personal creation so put some thought into it. ## Day 27: Healing Focus on some self-care today. What are you doing in your life to bring health and vitality to your physical and emotional body? Do you practice magical healing, or energy healing like reiki? If so, practice some healing magic today! If not, take some time today to learn a little bit about different kinds magical healing. ## Day 28: Magical Podcasts Find a witchy or Pagan podcast online and download one episode. Magic isn't always stuffy or serious, sometimes you have to enjoy the fun things in life. Relax and enjoy learning something new today. ## Day 29: Astrology Find your moon sign (you will need to know the date and time you were born) and read up on how it influences your life. Here is a good resource for finding out your moon sign: [Lunarium](https://www.lunarium.co.uk/calculators/moonsign/). ## Day 30: Make a commitment to yourself What practice are you going to continue past this month? Take a few minutes today to write about your journey over the last 30 days and see how this challenge has affected your spiritual practice. Are there things you want to keep from this challenge? How have your thoughts changed about yourself and your Craft? **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Ostara Magickal Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/ostara-magickal-correspondences/) **Published:** February 11, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ostara, Eostre, Vernal Equinox, and Spring Equinox are all beautiful ways to refer to the celebration of Spring every year! As the wheel of the year turns again, we find ourselves at a new point of balance within the year. Ostara is a time when the day and night are equals in time, when the God and the Goddess are equals in love, and the true understanding of life and energy can be seen. ### What is Ostara? During Ostara, Wiccans and Pagans celebrate the ability to create, manifest, love, and gain a deeper understanding of life. Physically, new life is beginning to spring up from seemingly dead earth, love is in the air, spawning creation, and energy is returning to earth, as the days begin to grow longer. Metaphysically, the Goddess and God energies of the Universe are coming together as one, birthing the energy of creation. The Goddess supplies the energy of Earth as she begins to grow into a Mother; the God supplies the energy of the Sun, as he grows in strength and power. ### When is Ostara? March 21. There are many ways to celebrate Ostara. This list will give you all of the items needed to create the vibrations and vibe of Ostara in your sacred space! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ostara-Magickal-Correspondences-533x800.jpg "OstaraMagickalCorrespondences Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Ostara Correspondences ### Ostara Animal Correspondences - Butterflies - Chicks - Dragons - Lambs - Mermaids - Mermen - Rabbits/Hares - Robins - Pegasus - Serpents - Unicorns ### Ostara Color Correspondences - Green - Pastel colors - White - Yellow ### Ostara Crystal Correspondences - [Amethyst](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-magickal-correspondences) - Aquamarine - Jasper - [Moonstone](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-magickal-correspondences) - [Rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-magickal-correspondences) ### Ostara Foods - Cheese - Chocolate ([See Magickal Properties of Chocolate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-chocolate/)) - Cream - Custards - Dandelion Greens - Edible Flowers ([See our list of edible flowers for Kitchen Witchcraft!](https://plentifulearth.com/uncategorized/edible-flowers-kitchen-witchcraft/)) - Eggs - Egg Salad - Hard Boiled Eggs - Fish - Honey Cakes - Hot Cross Buns - Ice Cream - Jelly beans/eggs - Lassi - Maple Syrup + Sugar Candies - Milk - Milk punch - Nettle Tea - Olives - Pine Nuts - Pumpkin Seeds - Salads - Seasonal, local fruits and vegetables - Sprouts - Sunflower Seeds - Yogurt ### Ostara Goddess Correspondences - Aphrodite - Astarte - Athena - Aurora - Eos - Eostre - Gaia - Hera - Ishtar - Kore, maiden form - Maiden Goddesses - The Muses - Persephone, maiden form - Venus ### Ostara God Correspondences - Adonis - Ares - Cernunnos - Green Man - Mars - Narcissus - Odin - Osiris - Pan - Thoth ### Ostara Herb + Plant Correspondences - Any budding or sprouting plants - Ash - Alder - Birch - Cinquefoil - Daffodil - Dogwood - Four-leaf clover - Honeysuckle - Iris - Narcissus - Olive - Peony - Primrose - Tulips - Violet ### Ostara Incense Correspondences - African Violet - Jasmine - Rose - Sage - Strawberry ### Ostara Oil Correspondences - Ginger - [Lavender](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lavender-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ostara-magickal-correspondences) - Lotus - Rose ### Ostara Spells - Balance - Celebration of Life + Universal Love - Fertility - Growth - Increasing Power - Long-term manifestation - Marriage - New Growth - Opening up - Rebirth - Renewal - Sexuality - Women’s Health ### Ostara Symbolism - Acknowledgement of natural cycles - Acknowledgement of feminine cycles - Beginning of Spring - Eggs as fertility - New growth where nothing once grew - The power behind the union of balance - The power behind physically energizing your goals - The power of creation ### Ostara Activities - Begin a new project - Magickal Egg Dying, Decorating, and Painting - Magickal Egg Hunts - Nature Walks - Seed Blessing - Seed Planting - Spell Paper Creation **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** ostara --- ### [Easy Lammas Ritual for Divine Guidance and Blessings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings/) **Published:** July 29, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Lammas, or Lughnasadh, is the first traditional Pagan festival of the harvest season. Representing the first of 3 harvests, Lammas is the perfect time to give thanks for all of the spells cast through the year, all of the food eaten through the year, all of the blessings received through the year, and celebrate the ability to relax. Many Pagans advise against performing spellwork on sacred Sabbat days, such as this one, so this simple Lammas ritual has been created to: - Surround yourself with the energies of the Lammas or Lugnasadh season (YAS crystals!) - Hear and heed the messages and lessons that we need to learn between this Sabbat and Mabon. ## Simple Lammas Ritual for Divine Guidance and Blessings ### Lammas Spell Ingredients: - Your favorite altar setup - Cornucopia filled with fruit and vegetables (or an image) - [Deep green candles ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/green-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - [Golden candles ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/gold-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - [Brown candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/brown-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - [Sandalwood Incense](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sandalwood-incense?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - Rosehips for tea (for health and prosperity) - [Tiger's Eye](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tigers-eye?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - [Carnelian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - [Aventurine ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/aventurine-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - Lodestones - [Sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) or [Palo Santo ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=simple-lammas-ritual-for-divine-guidance-and-blessings) - Anything else that vibrates with [Lammas' Correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lammas-sabbat-correspondences/) ### Easy Lammas Spell Directions: 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse your sacred space and any new items with your sage or palo santo. 2. **Decorate:** 1. Your Air corner by placing tiger's eye crystals around your corner candles, like a grid. Think of all of the sparks and epiphanies that gave you brilliant ideas throughout the year. 2. Your Fire corner by placing carnelian crystals around your corner candles, like a grid. Think of all of the passion you've had to start new jobs, hobbies, and paths throughout the year. 3. Your Water corner by placing Aventurine crystals around your corner candles, like a grid. Think of all of the times you were strong in the face of powerful emotion throughout the year. 4. Your Earth corner by placing lodestones around your corner candles, like a grid. Think of all of the times you've grounded yourself in order to make great decisions throughout the year. If you've had a financially successful year, think of that as well. 5. Your main Altar by placing your cornucopia on top of your pentacle plate to help amplify the energies of abundance in all areas of your life. 6. Add the candles to your altar space. 3. **Brew:** Pour boiling water over a teaspoon of rose hips, and enchant the brewing tea with the energies of continued health and revitalized prosperity. 4. **Cast:** Cast your [protective, magickal circle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) in your favorite way! 5. **Evoke:** When you've finished casting your circle, say, 1. **"Today, today, on this Lammas day** **I celebrate the goodness that has come my way!** **Blessings of love, wealth, happiness, and truth** **Blessed Lammas, cheers to you!"** 2. Light your Lammas candles and take a sip of your rose hip tea, and say, **"Blessed mother, blessed father, and Lammas God Lugh,** **I drink to you and ask from you, teach me something new."** 6. **Meditate:** Slowly sip your rose hip tea and allow yourself to fall into a trance. Feel the sensations of your body and spirit. Open up all of your senses and listen for a message. Allow yourself to meditate on what Lammas means, and ask for a symbol of what to do or learn between now and the next Sabbat. 7. **Give Thanks:** Once you're done, thank your God, Goddess, and God Lugh. 8. **Close Circle:** Close your circle with a hearty "An it harm none, so mote it be. Blessed be!" **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [5 Ways to Practice Magick in a College Dorm](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/dorm-room-magick/) **Published:** September 22, 2018 **Author:** Allison Campbell **Content:** In college? Wondering how to secretly cast spells without eyes being cast on you? Maybe your dorm has rules against burning candles and incense? Does your roommate make it impossible to be a Wiccan or Witch?If you’re like me and you started practicing witchcraft when you were in college, you might be feeling a little lost. Here are just a few tips from someone who used to be in the broom closet and working off few funds. ## How to Practice Magick in College ### 1. Use water instead of fire. If you’re living in a dorm, you’re probably not allowed to have things like candles or anything with an open flame. Fire can be one of the witchiest of tools, but so can water. I use an essential oil diffuser and it works just as well as incense or a candle. Essential oil diffusers are fairly inexpensive (anywhere from $5 to $40) and some essential oils go for around five bucks a pop, and they last you a good long while.Using an essential oil diffuser is super easy. All you do is pour some water and a few drops of essential oil inside and press a couple buttons. Boom. A fragrant and witchy atmosphere. It’s a piece of cake.If you still want candles around for that witchy aesthetic, depending on your dorm rules, you might be able to have candles around as long as they have never been burned. ### 2. Go for a walk. It might seem strange if you’re used to staying cooped up inside studying, but getting closer to nature is the witchiest thing you can do. While you’re outside, you could also collect things like sticks, leaves, and flowers to use in crafts and decorations for your altar. You never know what you’ll find. Plus, your body will thank you for stretching your legs and getting some fresh air. ### 3. Do yoga and meditate. If you’ve never done yoga before, it might seem weird or difficult at first, but for me, it’s been a lifesaver. All you really need is a yoga mat and the Internet to get started. There are plenty of YouTube videos out there geared toward beginners. I recommend checking out [Yoga with Adriene](https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene).Doing yoga and meditating regularly will help you feel more centered and self-aware. Both are practices of self-love because they give you space to unwind and they invite you to get to know your inner self. How is this related to witchcraft, you might ask? Through yoga and meditation, you can access your third eye and the magic within yourself. Trust me. 😉 ### 4. Use as many online resources as you can to learn and set the witchy mood. With the whole World Wide Web at your fingertips, there are so many resources available. If you’re looking for a way to get in the mood for witchcraft, I recommend using music. You can find ambient playlists on YouTube that are several hours long, soundtracks and pagan bands on Spotify, and witchy playlists on 8tracks.You can also find [witchy Youtubers](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=wicca+paganism+and+witchcraft) who talk about their paths, spells, and more. I have found that my most reliable mentors in the craft have been Youtubers.There are also lots of blogs about witchcraft and various pagan paths out there. Read as much as you can, whether it’s a blog post, an article, or a book from a bookstore or the library. As you get started on your witchy path, you can never read too much. ### 5. Get involved with the local Pagan community. If you feel comfortable, you can try to find a community near you. I was lucky enough to find a pagan group that was within walking distance from my campus, but you could also consider joining a social network or coven online. [Wiccan and Pagan books](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/books?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=dorm-room-magick) and videos are very helpful, but sometimes the solitary path can get lonely. It always helps to get involved in the community, and that does not have to mean a pagan group. It could be as simple as contributing to a community garden or doing volunteer work.Whatever path you choose, keep being a good bean and witch on. Blessed be. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Confessions of a New Witch: The Rituals Of Making A House A Home](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/confessions-of-a-new-witch-h/) **Published:** October 2, 2018 **Author:** Graeme Seabrook **Content:** We just moved and it was… A LOT. We moved from South Carolina to Colorado, so this was no small thing. Oh, and we brought two kids under five with us. (We weren’t allowed to leave them with the old house.) Setting up a new household has been exhausting and overwhelming, but there were a few things that we did that have been truly helpful and so I thought I would share them with you. ## 3 Witch Tips for Moving to a New House ### After Closing: Clean, Cleanse and Claim your new home After the closing, before the movers came, before we did ANYTHING at all in this house we introduced ourselves to it, cleared it, washed it, and claimed it. We walked through the house together, noticing details and talking about how it felt. The two of us really took time to be in it together. Then we split up and cleared the house using the smoke from [Palo Santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=confessions-of-a-new-witch-h). He started at the top, I started in the basement, we met in the middle. Then, we washed all of the doorways and windows with a recipe that I got from a dear friend - it included Florida Water and herbs and was the very first thing that I ‘cooked’ in our new home. Again he started from the top and I from the bottom. The last of the mixture was poured over our front step. ### After spiritually cleansing: Bless your new home Then, I walked through each room and prayed a blessing onto it. I carried the St. Joseph statue we had used in our ritual to help sell our previous home. I prayed to him to help us truly settle here and make this a home, not just our house. He sits in our front room now, where we see him every day. ### After blessing: Claim your new home and meet the energies of the space We left out bread and milk for the spirits of our house that night. When I began planting in the garden I was careful and respectful because I was introducing myself to this land. We have shown with our actions that we care about this place and will steward it well. There is still so much to do. Some days I truly wonder if we will ever unpack the last of the boxes and if I’ll ever actually finish arranging and rearranging. But it already feels like home. It already feels like it is ours. This house has given us its allegiance and we have given it ours. *Copyright 2018 Graeme Seabrook + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Full Moon Spell for Self-Compassion and Self-Love](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-spell-self-love/) **Published:** October 4, 2018 **Author:** Joie Grandbois **Content:** If you’re constantly hard on yourself, always second-guessing your brilliance, and forget to take your own amazing advice, then I’ve got a great full moon spell for you!Like you, I am harder on myself than anyone else in my life. A simple mistake can lead to days of beating myself up, wondering how I could have done things better. Yet, if a friend were to make the same mistake the first thing I would tell them is to be kinder to themselves.As Samhain is approaching my thoughts turn to my intentions for the coming year, one of which is to cultivate more self-compassion. To help support that intention, I crafted this simple spell for self-compassion. This full moon spell focuses on first releasing that which is blocking self-compassion, and then inviting in that which is needed to help self-compassion grow. It is designed to be done on the full moon but may be done at any time you feel it is needed. It includes a short meditation and uses common household materials. I hope you find it helpful. ## Full Moon Spell for Self-Compassion **Spell timing:** Full Moon or Mondays during a Waxing Moon**Spell Length:** 30 minutes**Spell Ingredients:** - 1 [Pink Chime Candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pink-chime-candle-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) or [Pink Pillar Candle ](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/pink-pillar-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) - 1 [Cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) or fireproof container - 2 [Bay Leaves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bay-leaves-whole-laurus-nobilis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) for each person participating in the spell - 1 [Journal, Notebook, or Book of Shadows](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) - 1 Pen, Pencil, or [Quill](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/steampunk-pen-with-black-amaranth-ink-calligraphy-set?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) - Any other crystals, incense, or tools for self-love - Colors: pink for self-love, green for peace, and blue for healing all work well - Stones: [rose quartz](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) for love, [selenite](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=full-moon-spell-self-love) for healing, sea and river stones, or a stone from a place in nature where you feel at peace - Scents: lavender, sandalwood, or any scent that relaxes you **Spell Directions:** 1. **Create your sacred space:** Take time to cleanse and create your magickal space. This can be done by casting a circle or using any of your favorite sacred space rituals. 2. **Relax:** Seat yourself before your altar or working space. Take a few deep breaths. Bring your mind and body to this moment. Remind yourself of what your intention is. 3. **Create your intention:** When you feel ready, light the candle. Allow your gaze to rest on the candle flame. Again, remind yourself of your intention. 4. **Meditate:** 1. **Visualize:** Close your eyes. In your mind’s eye imagine you are in a room. It might be the room you are in right now or one of your mind’s creation. Notice that this room also contains a mirror. It might be a full-length mirror, or one mounted on the wall, or even a small hand mirror. 2. **See yourself:** Bring yourself to stand before this mirror or, if it is a hand mirror, pick it up and hold it so you can see your face. As you gaze upon your reflection you begin to realize that this you in the mirror is looking back at you. Your reflection smiles at you and as they do you feel love and warmth pour over you. 3. **Know:** This you loves you wholly and completely, just as you are. This you wants you to know this feeling. Allow yourself to bask in this feeling of acceptance for a time. 4. **Listen:** After a time, your reflection begins to speak. They say that they have two messages for you. **Receive Message 1:** The first is what you need to release to make room for self-compassion in your life. **Receive Message 2:** The second is what you need to take in to help self-compassion grow. 5. **Return:** Allow yourself to stay for a time. Your reflection may have more messages for you. When you are ready thank your reflection. Turn and make your way back through the cabin door, down the path, to the meadow in which you began. Begin to allow your awareness to return to your body, to the room you are in. When you are ready, open your eyes. 5. **Record:** Take a few minutes to write about your experience in your journal. Be sure to note what you must release, and what you need to take in to cultivate self-compassion. 6. **Consecrate:** Take up one of the bay leaves. This leaf represents that which you need to release. Hold the leaf in the palm of your hand. Send your intention into the leaf. Imagine that it embodies that which you need to let go of to bring self-compassion into your life. 7. **Let go of what you’re releasing:** When you feel ready, say aloud: *“I release \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to make room for self-compassion in myself.”* Light the bay leaf\*. When it is lit, drop it into your fireproof container. The smoke is your intention being released into the world. Note: *If working in a group each person will take their turn after.* 8. **Invite what you need to take in:** Take up the second of the bay leaves. This leaf represents that which you need to take in to grow your self-compassion. Hold the leaf in the palm of your hand. Send your intention into the leaf. Imagine that it embodies that which you need to take in to grow self-compassion into your life. When you feel ready say aloud: *“I take in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to grow self-compassion in my life.”* Light the bay leaf\*. When it is lit, drop it into your fireproof container. The smoke is your intention being released into the world. Note: *If working in a group each person will take their turn after* 9. **Close your Circle:** Sit for a moment to take in what you have done. And when you are ready, extinguish the candle and close your sacred space. Bury the bay leaf ashes in the earth; they will finish breaking down and continue to my intention in time it is meant to. 10. **Reinforce the spell during a Waning Moon:** Beginning the day after the full moon, as the moon wanes, each day take a moment to light the candle again and state, “I release \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to make room for self-compassion in myself.” Envision yourself releasing that which blocks you. 11. **Reinforce the spell during a Waxing Moon:** After the new moon, when the moon’s light begins to grow, each daylight the candle again and state, “I take in \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to grow self-compassion in my life.” Envision yourself feeling your self-compassion grow. \**A note on burning bay leaves: Bay leaves do not always burn cleanly. Depending upon how dry they are they may spark, burn, or smolder. It is okay if you need to light it more than once or if it does not burn completely!* A few drops of [full moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) on the candle before you light it ties this spell to the night it was made for. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, self-love spells --- ### [Aurora Moone’s Beacon for True Love Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/aurora-moones-true-love-spell/) **Published:** January 25, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wish you had more action in your love life? You’re not alone! Plenty of Witches, even White Witches, cast love spells on the daily, and there’s no better time to cast a love spell than now. This Wiccan-approved love spell is an ethical spell that calls a person to you using only traits that you want in a lover. It does not control a specific person, which means that your spell will pull from the many fish that are available in the sea! This means that you are not affecting the willpower of another person. Instead, this spell sends up an energetic beacon that tells the universe that you’re available for a relationship. It tells the universe what you want, and the universe finds another lit beacon that matches yours and brings you together. This love spell utilizes sympathetic magick; actions within the ritual of the spell mirror actions in the real world. In essence, the microcosm you create on your altar affects the macrocosm of the world around us. Two red candles burn next to each other, you hold the traits next to your heart, and you seal it with a kiss. All of these motions serve to move the energy to the right place at the right time. ## Aurora Moone’s Beacon for True Love Spell ### Love Spell Timing: - Waxing Moon or Full Moon - Friday - Hour of Venus ### Love Spell Ingredients - 2 [Red Fast Burning Spell Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/long-red-chime-candle-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aurora-moones-true-love-spell) - 2[ Chime Candle Holders](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/goldtoned-fairy-star-chime-candle-holder?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aurora-moones-true-love-spell) - [Small Red Pouch](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/red-velveteen-bag?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aurora-moones-true-love-spell) - Red Paper - Scissors - Gold or Red Ink Pen - Rose Essence Oil - Ylang Ylang Essential Oil ### Love Spell Directions: 1. **Cleanse:** Cleanse your sacred space and spell items with a [sage bundle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aurora-moones-true-love-spell) or [palo santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=aurora-moones-true-love-spell). 2. **Cast:** If your spiritual path calls for it, [cast a protective circle around your sacred space.](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/) 3. **Prepare:** 1. Cut your paper into 12 pieces. 2. Place one candle in front of you, in a candle holder, on the altar. 3. If you’re a woman or more feminine, place the second candle to the right side. If you’re a man or more masculine, place the second candle to the left side. 4. **Consecrate the first candle:** 1. Carve your name into the first candle and place it back into the candle holder. 2. Say: *I am a beacon of loving light. Let my best traits shine. Let my brightest light summon he/she who shall be mine.* 3. Light the candle. 5. **Call the traits you want in a lover to you:** 1. On each of the 12 pieces of paper, write a single trait that you’re looking for in a partner. 2. Once you write one, fold it three times toward you. 3. Visualize and feel a relationship full of that trait. 4. Place the folded trait into your pouch. 6. **Add vibrations of love:** 1. Hold the pouch and visualize a future partner containing all 12 traits. 2. See the pouch glowing red, full of love and romance. 3. Add 3 drops of rose essential oil. 4. Add 3 drops of ylang ylang essential oil. 7. **Seal the pouch:** 1. Blow a kiss into the pouch and close it. 2. Place it in front of your lit beacon candle. 8. **Consecrate the second candle:** 1. Carve “Future Partner” into the second candle and place it back into the candle holder. 2. Place the candle next to your lit candle. 3. Move the pouch in front of that candle. 4. Visualize and feel a person embodying those traits until you think you feel their physical presence. 5. Light the second candle using the flame from your candle. 9. **Finish the spell:** 1. Say: *We now share a light, a spark in the night A spark that draws you to me, Mr./Mrs. Right. To love and to hold, lo and behold I now have a love with which to grow old. An’ it harm none, so mote it be.* 2. Know that the spell has been put into motion. 10. **Close the circle:** If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now. 11. **Wear your spell:** Place the pouch close to your heart. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, love spells --- ### [A Calming Tea Spell for Anxious Days](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/a-tea-spell-to-ease-anxiety/) **Published:** January 31, 2019 **Author:** Eira **Content:** This is a little spell for calm that I have used for many years when life was too tough to handle. It needs a tea, a quiet place to sit, and a few minutes to sip. The little chant is a take on a knot spell, and it has served me well over the years. I suggest writing a chant that is meaningful to you. Here is how I work it on the days worry gets loud. I first made a tea, then said my chant, and drink the tea. I have said this spell at work while mixing my tea saying my chant under my breath. It had some interesting results when others who happen to walk in during my tea break and start talking about their recent hurts. It happened enough that I can’t say it is a coincidence. Mind you nothing was said to the person about my spell. I only made my intentions privately known and at the time worked in a public setting that would frown upon magic, spells, or anything other than completing one’s work. This is a tea enchantment spell. You can make this tea ahead of time if you know it is going to be a particularly angst filled week. The magic comes in when you take a spoon filled with honey or other sweetener and stir your tea to activate it with intention. ## A Tea Spell for Anxious Days ### Calming Tea Spell Ingredients **Make a transmutation elixir (a.k.a. Calming tea) using:** *A note before you brew: hawthorn can interact with heart and blood pressure medications, and nettle with some others. If you take any medication, are pregnant, or are nursing, check with your doctor or pharmacist before drinking this tea.* - 1 part [Hawthorn Berries](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/hawthorn-berries-whole-crataegus-laevigata?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=a-tea-spell-to-ease-anxiety) - 2 parts Oat Tops - ½ part [Lavender Flowers](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lavender-flowers-whole-lavandula-angustifolia?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=a-tea-spell-to-ease-anxiety) - 1/4 part Nettles - 16 oz Water - Honey to sweeten the intent and taste 1. **Brew:** Simmer and steep the herbs in a pot for 20 minutes, strain herbs, and pour 8 ounces of tea into a teacup. 2. **Enchant:** Stir in your honey using a clockwise motion. This sweetens your intent. Visualize things in your life becoming sweeter. 3. **Say:** Hawthorn, oat, lavender, nettled Transform this hurt To wholesome fettle By the swirl of one This spell is done. By the swirl of two This hurt bids adieu By the swirl of three With transmute complete No harm to thee Not harm to me With love and light So mote it be. 4. **Drink the tea.** *Copyright 2019 Eira + Plentiful Earth LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [Banishing Spell to Remove a Harmful Person from Your Life](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person/) **Published:** February 8, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** If you’ve got enemies, frenemies, or just nasty gossipers in your life, it’s time to take back your energy, emotions, and reputation. This banishing spell also doubles as a protection spell. It uses sympathetic magick, mirrors, and black salt to reflect harm that’s in motion and stop them from causing more harm. This spell works to reflect all of a person’s bad mojo or harmful ways back to them. As with all things in magick, spells work best when there’s also real-life follow-up. Magick tends to take the path of least resistance, so if you play a part in making the magick happen faster then your spell will manifest faster. ## Dual-Purpose Banishing Spell and Protection Spell **Spell Timing:** Full Moon, Waxing Moon, Saturday ### Spell Ingredients - 1 piece [Parchment Paper](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/spell-paper?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person) (regular paper works, too) - [Bat’s Blood Ink](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/bats-blood-ink?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person) (black ink works, too) - [Black Salt](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-salt-packet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person) - Mirror - Bowl ### Spell Instructions 1. **Cleanse**: Cleanse your sacred space and spell items with a [sage bundle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person) or [palo santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=banishing-spell-remove-harmful-person). 2. **Cast**: If your spiritual path calls for it,[ cast a protective circle around your sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/). 3. **Enchant:** Write down the person’s full name down on the parchment paper. Charge it while saying: *"Your lies and harm will not affect me anymore, for they will come right back to you."* 4. **Cast the Spell:** Drop their name in the bowl and cover it with black salt. Now, put a mirror on top and visualize their harmful words and energy reflecting back to them. 5. **Close the Circle:** If you cast a circle for step two, take your circle down, now. 6. **Finish the Spell:** After the spell has done its job, take the contents outside and bury them. Cleanse the mirror and store it for another spell. *Copyright 2019 Wicca Blu Moon + Plentiful Earth LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** banishing spells, Free Spells, protection spells --- ### [How to Use a Smudge Stick to Cleanse Your Aura](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-to-use-a-smudge-stick/) **Published:** February 17, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** California White Sage is one of our favorite herbs for removing bad vibes, harmful energies, and unwanted people from an aura or space. Sage cleansing is a popular technique that is also known as “smudging”. Simply take a sage bundle or sage smudge stick, light one end, and systematically allow the smoke to penetrate every nook and cranny of your Self and aura. Sage smudge sticks are most recognized through our Native American ancestors. They were used, in addition to sweet grass, to bless and purify spaces and people for rituals. Though these stem from Native American traditions, they have found their way into modern Witch culture. Wiccans and Witches burn sage to remove negative energy, cleanse the auric field around our physical body, and remove stagnant blockages from our energy field. ## When should I perform a sage cleansing on myself? Cleansing your body with sage is great to do when: - You’ve come in contact with a large group of people - After an emotionally draining event - When you work in a high-stress environment - If you work with high-stress individuals - Af the end of a workweek - If you feel lethargic - When you’ve hit a string of bad luck - Whenever you need a pick-me-up ## How do I cleanse my aura with sage? ### Sage Smudging Ingredients - [A California White Sage Bundle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/california-white-sage-smudge-stick-4?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-to-use-a-smudge-stick) - Lighter - Fireproof Bowl or Natural Shell - Yourself ### Sage Smudging Directions 1. **Light the Sage Smudge Stick:** Hold the stick end of the bundle with your dominant hand, and light the leaf end with the lighter. Be sure that all of the leaves are flaming. Gently wave the bundle to extinguish the flames and invite in the smoke. 2. **Cleanse yourself from top to bottom:** Starting at the top of your head, circle the smudge stick around each part of your body. You may also use your healing hand (your recessive hand) to gently waft the smoke towards each individual body part. Visualize the white smoke breaking up all of the harmful energy that surrounds your body; see positive energy or white light filling the space around your body. 3. **Extinguish your Sage Smudge Stick:** Once you’ve allowed the smoke to reach every part of your body, extinguish the bundle by gently pressing it into a fireproof bowl or abalone shell. You may also allow the bundle to extinguish itself. *Copyright 2019 Plentiful Earth LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [13 Powers Money Jar Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/13-powers-money-jar-spell/) **Published:** November 24, 2020 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Money spells are a great way to get money fast, but the trick is truly believing that they will work! Manifestation is done with intent, desire, will, and focus; these four ingredients ensure that your spell has the highest chance of working! If you’re here, you naturally have an intent, which is to get more money. Your desire and will may stem from an emergency expense that has drained your bank account, your need for a fast cash advance alternative, or help reversing bad credit. Whatever the reason, your desire must be strong to pull in the energy of wealth. This money jar spell is created from ingredients that naturally resonate with the energies of wealth, prosperity, money, and power. By putting these items into a single jar, a jar spell can give your magical mind’s eye a place to focus on during your spellwork. For this particular wealth spell, we will use the law of attraction premise in tandem with the microcosm/macrocosm nature of sympathetic magick. In short, we’ll use magnets to draw in prosperity energies to a representation of you in the jar. As those energies surround your representation in the jar, you will find money surrounding you in real life. In magick, money does not manifest from thin air; like all intentions, money spells set actions in motion in order for your goal to show up in your life. Additionally, we know that spells and manifestations tend to take the fastest route possible. In order to protect yourself and those around you from swift money actions, such as car wreck insurance policies, be sure to state that you wish for this spell to harm none in order for it to manifest. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/13-Powers-Money-Jar-Spell-533x800.jpg "13 Powers Money Jar Spell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") The herbs, oils, and candles for jar work are all in our [money spell supplies](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/money-spells?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=13-powers-money-jar-spell). *Copyright 2020 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells, jar spells, money spells --- ### [3 Tarot Card Activities for Beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-tarot-card-spreads/) **Published:** June 16, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Whether you are searching for guidance or you want to deepen a relationship with your inner-self, [tarot cards](https://www.redbubble.com/life/tarot-card-meanings/) can pave the way for clarity and understanding. Are you striving to overcome challenges and motivate self-growth? If so, this beginner’s guide and printable activities from [Redbubble](https://www.redbubble.com/) will help you to learn the strings of the cards so you can embark on a journey of self-understanding. ## What is the Major Arcana? These 22 cards represent life themes that are central to your identity. Major Arcana cards have karmic influences and archetypal matters that guide your soul’s exploration to enlightenment. A few of the most common major arcana cards and their meanings include: - **The Fool:** beginnings - The Fool has a number of 0 and can be positioned at the beginning or end of the Major Arcana. - **The Magician:** resourcefulness, action - The Magician is numbered 1 and this card represents skillful resourcefulness and power. - **The High Priestess:** intuition - The High Priestess represents a connection with the inner world. She is sometimes seen as a partner to the Magician and is a master of one’s subconscious thoughts. > To learn more about all the Major Arcana cards and their meanings, [download this tarot card guide for future readings.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tarot-Card-Meanings.pdf) [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tarot-Card-Meanings-Mock-Up-1200x800.jpg "TarotCardMeaningsMockUp Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Tarot-Card-Meanings.pdf)## Court Cards and Personas Known as the “personality” cards, the 16 court cards allow you to choose which cards you identify with most. Although they don’t have to always correspond with a person’s entire identity, they can express one’s emotions at a given state in life. Here are just several of the court cards: - **Kings**: - leadership, self-control, and discipline over one’s inner self - **Queens**: - maturity, compassion, and kindness to others and to one’s self - **Knights**: - action, movement, and effective routines in everyday life > Because tarot cards are all about self-reflection, [print out this fun court card exercise to analyze the personalities of individuals in your life! ](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Who-Does-Your-Court-Card-Represent-Printable.pdf) [![A neatly arranged desk space with a latte, a smartphone, and a paper describing the personality traits associated with different "court cards" from a tarot deck, found in a spiritual metaphysical shop](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Court-Card-Mock-Up-1200x800.jpg "CourtCardMockUp Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Who-Does-Your-Court-Card-Represent-Printable.pdf)## Reading tarot cards Interpreting [tarot cards](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-use-moon-tarot-holder/) may seem tricky, but there isn’t really a “wrong” way to read them. Trying out different spreads and recording interpretations can gradually help you improve and get the hang of complicated card combinations. A 3-card spread is a great place to begin reading the cards. Draw 3 cards and lay them out in front of you. Interpreting the cards is all about intuition, but here is a guide to help you get started: - **Card 1:** - Symbolizes the past and analyze reflections - **Card 2:** - Represents the present, current challenges, and opportunities - **Card 3:** - Relates to the future and what may be coming > To help you practice and understand your deck, [print out this three-card spread reflection sheet](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-card-tarot-spread.pdf) to impress all of your friends and learn more about what comes next! [![A serene tarot reading setup with a 3-card spread guide for past, present, and future on a white desk, accompanied by a warm cup of tea and fresh greenery in a witchy](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-card-tarot-spread-1400x788.jpg "3cardtarotspread Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/3-card-tarot-spread.pdf)## [Shop for Tarot Cards →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=beginner-tarot-card-spreads) If cards are not your tool, [scrying](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-use-a-crystal-ball/) in a mirror, ball, or bowl of water is the other beginner-friendly way to read; our guide covers it from the first session. Once you have a daily pull going, the natural next step is writing it down. Our guide to [keeping a tarot journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) covers what to record and includes a free printable page. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [The High Priestess Tarot Card Meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/high-priestess-card-zoontjens/) **Published:** April 12, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The High Priestess is a powerful card in tarot. It represents wisdom, mystery, spirituality, sexuality, and higher power. It signifies that it is a good time to connect with your intuition and your inner voice. However, what it can mean for you when this card is shown changes depending on its placement. To gain insight into the High Priestess, let’s dive into it. ## Overall Meaning Of The High Priestess Tarot Card The High Priestess is the virgin daughter of the Moon. She illuminates our streams of consciousness with borrowed light. At large, she stands for female wisdom and represents the entirety of humankind’s instincts and emotions. If you draw this from a [tarot deck](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=high-priestess-card-zoontjens), there are a variety of things it can symbolize. ## Symbolism Of The High Priestess Tarot Card The High Priestess is the second trump of the Major Arcana. It is similar in appearance to the Hierophant and Justice cards in that it shows a seated person in front of a veil and is sided by two pillars. It is equally rich in symbolic themes: ### 1. Water The card is sky blue, which refers to the element water. This is also reflected in the drapes of the woman’s gown which cascade off the edge like a waterfall while overflowing the waning crescent at her feet. The cross on her chest symbolizes the four elements earth, water, fire, and air. In the psychic realm, this refers to consciousness beyond duality. The High Priestess is the primary receptive of what in Hinduism is called Life-Power or Prakriti. It is the first matter or prima materia of alchemy. ### 2. The Moon As the Moon causes the Earth’s bodies of water to fluctuate, the High Priestess stands for passivity and reactive forces. One crescent sits on the floor; the other is broken in two to create her diadem. This type of headgear can be traced back to the Egyptian goddesses Hathor and Astarte. Given that the Moon was seen as the “ship in the sky” by some ancient cultures, the High Priestess also represents travel and transportation. In the psychic realm, this relates to subconscious telepathic communication. ### 3. Fertility If the querent of the tarot reading is male, the High Priestess signifies his ideal woman. Her presence on the spread is great news for a person’s love life! This is further depicted by the palms and pomegranates on the drapery. The pomegranate also betokens the indissolubility of marriage. In Greek mythology, Persephone ate one and as a result, was irreversibly tied to Hades. In Persian mythology, it stands for invincibility in battle. In Judaism, where the tarot system stems from, it means abundance and fertility. The orb on her crown is a womb, signaling motherhood and childbirth. This ties back to the Moon since according to a [study on lunar cycles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16295726/), Moon phases seem to influence the gender of babies. So it’s a good idea to check that Full Moon calendar in case you have any plans. ### 4. Balance The High Priestess is sandwiched between two pillars, one black and one white. The B and J stand for Boaz and Jachin. Together with the veil decor, they belong to the Temple of Solomon, the first temple in Jerusalem. Their lotus-collared, chalice-shaped chapiters refer to the goblet’s abundance or the Suit of Cups in the Minor Arcana. Sitting between darkness and light, peace and strife, initiative and resistance, affirmation and negation, the High Priestess acts as the uniting intelligence who strikes a balance between extremes. If this is your card, it’s likely that you need to work on keeping the mind centered on the spirit instead of day-to-day emotions. [Non-traditional meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/alternative-meditation-music/) is a valuable tool to help you focus. ## Reversed Meaning Of The High Priestess When she appears turned upside down, the High Priestess draws attention to her hidden knowledge. This is represented by the Torah scroll she conceals underneath her robe. Incidentally, it is an anagram of the Latin “rota,” which is the word for Wheel of Life and is thought to be the precursor of the word “tarot.” She is also a master of figuring people out and detecting dicey circumstances. When drawing the reversed High Priestess, you are to be observant not to fall victim to hidden agendas and dishonest contracts. It can also mean the presence of a duplicitous woman in your life. There can be passions at play, conceit, moral or physical ardor, and surface knowledge. Remember to trust your own intuition when life tips out of balance. On the emotional plane, your moods may run high and feel out of balance. Focus less on others’ opinions and approval and more on your own inner wisdom. For diviners who experience strong negative emotions during the consultation, it is wise to [cleanse your tarot deck](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/cleanse-tarot-cards/) for the next reading. ## Final Note The High Priestess is a complex card to interpret. Deciding how its many possible meanings weave into the [custom tapestry](https://www.qualitytapestries.com/Custom) of your life can be difficult. It is recommended to meditate on it to find the threads and meanings that work for you. But not while abandoning the original intent as per the rules of the tarot deck you are working with. The High Priestess rewards a second look. Our guide to [keeping a tarot journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) shows how to record a pull and revisit it a week later, with a free printable page. For the meanings of all 78 cards in one place, see our guide to [tarot card meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/). **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [How Long To Steep Tea - A Complete Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/how-long-steep-tea-guide/) **Published:** June 11, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ready to wind down with a nice cup of tea? Just started enjoying the flavor of tea and want to learn how to make the perfect cup? Maybe you can't figure out why tea tastes so bitter and gross? Tea can be a very polarizing drink if your culture is not steeped in it, so how do you know that you're making it in the best way possible? Is there actually a science to making tea taste good? The answer is – Yes! - [Do Teas Have Different Steeping Times?](#h-do-teas-have-different-steeping-times) - [What's The Difference Between "Regular" Tea & Herbal Tea?](#h-what-s-the-difference-between-regular-tea-herbal-tea) - [What Are "Regular" True Teas?](#h-what-are-regular-true-teas) - [What Are Herbal Teas?](#h-what-are-herbal-teas) - [How Do I Make My Tea Not Taste Bitter?](#h-how-do-i-make-my-tea-not-taste-bitter) - [Tea Steep Time & Temperature Chart](#h-tea-steep-time-temperature-chart) - [Tea Steep Time Chart - Fahrenheit ](#h-tea-steep-time-chart-fahrenheit) - [Tea Steep Time Chart - Celsius ](#h-tea-steep-time-chart-celsius) - [How Long Do I Steep Tea Blends That Are Both Herbal & True Tea?](#h-how-long-do-i-steep-tea-blends-that-are-both-herbal-true-tea) - [How Do I Make My Tea Stronger Without Making It Bitter?](#h-how-do-i-make-my-tea-stronger-without-making-it-bitter) - [What Should I Steep My Tea In?](#h-what-should-i-steep-my-tea-in) ## Do Teas Have Different Steeping Times? Yes. Different teas have different steeping times due to the: - Type of tea you're brewing – true leaf or herbal. - Thickness of the leaf or herb – leaf, fruit, stem, or root. - Maturity of the leaf – young white or mature black. - Preparation style of the leaf – rolled, cut, pearled, sifted. - Freshness of the leaf or herb – dried or fresh. - Required temperature of hot water to bring out the best flavor profile – cool, warm, or hot water. In general, if your tea tastes bitter you may have steeped it for too long. A good rule of thumb to follow is that true tea leaf teas take up to 4 minutes, while some herbal tea infusions typically take up to 10 minutes to steep. ## What's The Difference Between "Regular" Tea & Herbal Tea? ### What Are "Regular" True Teas? Regular teas or "True Teas" are made from tea leaves that come from the tea plant. These are your black tea, oolong tea, green tea, white tea, and pu-erh tea. Each type of true leaf tea has been picked at different stages of growth and cured, dried, or fermented for different lengths of time. These different ages of tea and drying methods create new taste profiles and a different character in the cup. Because true tea leaves contain tannins, steeping them for too long or at the wrong temperature can lead to bitter-tasting tea. Wondering about caffeine? True teas contain caffeine unless they have gone through a decaffeination process. ### What Are Herbal Teas? Herbal teas, on the other hand, are created by adding various fruits or herbs, such as peppermint, cinnamon, or dried fruit pieces. Because these are not made from tea leaves, they often do not contain caffeine or have a very low caffeine content. Caffeine content depends on what herbs are included in your tea. With herbal teas, each herb or fruit brings its own flavor and its own traditional associations. For instance: - Peppermint tea is bright and refreshing, a traditional after-dinner cup and a cheerful pick-me-up. - Ginger tea is warming and spicy, a cozy cup for cold days. - Lemon tea is bright and zesty, a sunny cup long associated with cleansing and fresh starts. - Chamomile tea helps relax your nervous system and pull you out of fight-or-flight mode. Each ingredient of an herbal tea blend has different benefits, but in general, steeping herbal teas for 10 minutes helps make sure that each healthy compound is transferred into your tea. Since most herbal teas do not contain the tannin found in true tea leaves, you can safely steep them for up to 10 minutes or simmer them longer as a decoction without getting a bitter taste. ## How Do I Make My Tea Not Taste Bitter? If your tea tastes bitter, you may be steeping it for too long or your water temperature may be too hot. Bitter tea happens when too many tannins are released from true tea leaves. All you have to do is follow the tea steeping guide below to get rid of bitter tea. ![An image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/how-long-to-steep-tea-guide-533x800.jpg "howlongtosteepteaguide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Tea Steep Time & Temperature Chart Ready to brew the perfect cup of tea? Water temperature and steep times differ for different tea types. In general, if the tea leaf is younger, cooler water should be used. The guide below lists the perfect temperature to brew tea at, plus the amount of time to let your tea mixture steep. Teas are listed in order of steep time, so faster teas are first on the list! ### Tea Steep Time Chart - Fahrenheit ![A tea steeping time chart in fahrenheit](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/how-long-to-steep-tea-chart-Fahrenheit-1.jpg "howlongtosteepteachartFahrenheit1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Matcha Tea: 175°F \| 0 minutes White Tea: 175°F \| 1-3 minutes Green Tea: 180°F \| 3 minutes Oolong Tea: 185°F \| 3 minutes Pu-Erh Tea: 190°F \| 3 minutes Black Tea: 206°F \| 3-5 minutes Rooibos Tea: 212 °F \| 5 minutes Herbal Tea: 212°F \| 10 minutes ### Tea Steep Time Chart - Celsius ![a tea steeping chart in celsius](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/how-long-to-steep-tea-chart-Celsius.jpg "howlongtosteepteachartCelsius Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Matcha Tea: 80°C \| 0 minutes White Tea: 80°C \| 1-3 minutes Green Tea: 80°C \| 3 minutes Oolong Tea: 85°C \| 3 minutes Pu-Erh Tea: 90°C \| 3 minutes Black Tea: 96°C \| 3-5 minutes Rooibos Tea: 100°C \| 5 minutes Herbal Tea: 100°C \| 10 minutes Note that only herbal tea and rooibos tea use boiling water. ## How Long Do I Steep Tea Blends That Are Both Herbal & True Tea? If you have a mixed tea blend that contains tea leaves and dried herbs, steep your tea blend according to the true tea leave that are in it. For example, if your tea contains dried pineapple, coconut, and green tea leaves, steep the tea for 3 minutes. From here, you can decide if you'd like to experiment with a longer steeping time. Sometimes, the sweetness from the herbal components masks the bitter flavors of the true tea. ## How Do I Make My Tea Stronger Without Making It Bitter? Increasing the strength of your tea depends on the type of tea you're making. **True Leaf Tea - Black, Oolong, Green, White & Pu-Erh** Want true leaf tea to have a stronger flavor? Add more tea leaves! We know, it seems counter-intuitive to not just steep it longer, but long steep times mean a more bitter flavor profile. Why? Because longer steeping times cause more tannins to steep out of your leaves and into your tea water. So, you'll want to keep the steeping time the same and add more tea leaves to add more flavor. **Herbal Teas** If you're making herbal infusions, you can either add more of the herbal blend or let it brew for longer! Try both and pick your preference! We prefer adding more tea. ## What Should I Steep My Tea In? This depends on your personal preference and amount of tea that you are making. The Witches here at Plentiful Earth like to make individual servings that have intentions set into them. So, they like to use a [tea ball strainer](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/tea-ball-strainer?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-long-steep-tea-guide) or [reusable tea bags](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cotton-tea-bag?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-long-steep-tea-guide) and steep their tea in [enchanted teapots](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/triple-moon-kettle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=how-long-steep-tea-guide). Yes, [teas have spiritual vibes](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-and-correspondences-of-tea-and-coffee/)! If you're making tea for a crowd, it may make sense to steep your tea in a heat-proof pitcher or large tea kettle. Making tea for yourself? Heat your water in your favorite tea kettle (we like this one), and pour it over tea leaves in your mug. You can use reuasble tea bags or tea balls to brew your loose leaf teas. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** kitchen witchcraft --- ### [The Best Money Chant To Shift You Into A State Of Wealth](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/money-magnet-chant/) **Published:** September 15, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Some people say that you have to be in a money mindset to gain more wealth, and with our money chant, you could get there faster! ## In this guide: - [Money Magnet Money Chant](#h-money-magnet-money-chant) - [How To Use This Money Chant](#h-how-to-use-this-money-chant) We know that the Law of Attraction helps us by aligning our thoughts with what we want. When we align perfectly and for a long amount of time, the world follows suit. This money chant is the perfect way to call the energy of cash into your life! ## Money Magnet Money Chant When To Use: Daily, during a Full Moon Ritual, or as part of a money spell. [![An image that contains the text "Money money money comes fast to me. Money money money comes easily. Money money money comes fast to me. Money manifests for me endlessly."](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/money-magnet-chant-533x800.jpg "moneymagnetchant Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/money-magnet-chant.jpg) > Money money money comes fast to me. > Money money money comes easily. > Money money money comes fast to me. > Money manifests for me endlessly. > > Aurora Moone ## How To Use This Money Chant Similar to an affirmation for money, all you have to do is repeat the chant four times, back-to-back, daily. Bonus points if you do it more than once a day! Over time, your mental relationship with money will be transformed, any false roadblocks and negative thoughtforms will melt away, and you will become a money magnet! You can also boost this chant by lighting a green candle for money each time you do this chant. Check out our [metaphysical store](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=money-magnet-chant) for more items to help you increase your abundance of money! **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Witchcraft For Beginners: Pentagram Vs. Pentacle](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/pentagram-vs-pentacle/) **Published:** May 10, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The symbols and tools used in spiritual rituals play a crucial role in manifesting your desires and intentions. Two such symbols, the [pentacle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pentacle-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pentagram-vs-pentacle) and the pentagram, are often misunderstood and confused with each other. So, let's explore these symbols in depth to help you better understand their meanings and significance in your practice. ## In This Guide - [What Is A Pentagram?](#h-what-is-a-pentagram) - [What Does A Pentagram Represent?](#h-what-does-a-pentagram-represent) - [What Is A Pentagram Used For In Magic?](#h-what-is-a-pentagram-used-for-in-magic) - [When Should I Use A Pentagram In Rituals?](#h-when-should-i-use-a-pentagram-in-rituals) - [What Is A Pentacle?](#h-what-is-a-pentacle) - [What Do Pentacles Represent?](#h-what-do-pentacles-represent) - [When Should I Use A Pentacle In Rituals?](#h-when-should-i-use-a-pentacle-in-rituals) - [Pentacle Vs. Pentagram](#h-pentacle-vs-pentagram) Get your book of shadows, grimoires, and journals ready; let's dive in. ## What Is A Pentagram? A pentagram is a five-pointed star with each point representing one of the five elements: - Earth. - Air. - Fire. - Water. - Spirit. ![A pentagram made of out sticks on a natural brown altar surrounded by leaves, a cauldron, and a grimoire.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1349015373-1204x800.jpg "Mystical minimalistic spiritual background with occult objects flat lay beige pentagram ritual Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")The star of the pentagram is usually drawn with a single continuous line, creating a sense of unity and wholeness. ### What Does A Pentagram Represent? The pentagram has been a symbol of spirituality and protection since ancient times. It represents the balance of the five elements and the human body, with each point symbolizing the head, arms, and legs. As a spiritual symbol, the pentagram signifies our connection to the universe, as well as the power and energy within ourselves. The upright pentagram has been associated with invocative energies, while an inverted one is often linked to banishing. ### What Is A Pentagram Used For In Magic? In Witchcraft, the pentagram is used as a powerful protective symbol. It can be drawn or visualized to create a circle of protection around a person, place, or object. Moreover, it is often used to invoke and connect with the elements during rituals and spells. You can easily banish energies and elements by drawing an inverted pentacle. ### When Should I Use A Pentagram In Rituals? Use the pentagram during rituals and spells when you need to invoke the elements, connect with your higher self, or create a protective barrier. Drawing a pentagram in the air, on the ground, or using it as a symbol on your altar can help you access the powerful energies associated with this sacred symbol. ## What Is A Pentacle? A [pentacle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pentacle-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=pentagram-vs-pentacle) is similar to a pentagram but with a crucial difference: it is a pentagram enclosed within a circle. [![An image of a pentacle incense burner on a written spring equinox ritual surrounded by a wand and bell on an altar.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-92051089-533x800.jpg "Wiccan Ritual Spring Equinox Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-92051089.jpg)The circle surrounding the pentagram represents the unity of the five elements and the concept of eternity, encompassing and binding the energies of the star within it. ### What Do Pentacles Represent? The pentacle is a symbol of: - protection. - balance. - harmony. - divine forces. The circle around the pentagram signifies the interconnectedness of all things and the Divine's presence in our lives. Additionally, the pentacle is a symbol of the Earth element, making it a powerful grounding tool in rituals. ### When Should I Use A Pentacle In Rituals? Incorporate the pentacle in your rituals when you want to enhance your connection with the Earth, ground your energies, or manifest your desires. It is commonly used as a protective amulet, and many Witches wear it as jewelry or use it as a talisman for their homes or sacred spaces. You can also use it as a focal point on your altar or draw it on tools and materials used in your practice. ## Pentacle Vs. Pentagram While the pentacle and pentagram are similar symbols, they serve different purposes and convey distinct meanings. The pentagram is a symbol of connection to the elements, while the pentacle represents protection, harmony, and the presence of the Divine in our lives. ![An infographic to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/pentagrams-vs-pentacles-800x800.jpg "pentagramsvspentacles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Knowing the differences between these symbols will allow you to harness their energies effectively in your spiritual journey. Now that you know the differences between a pentacle and a pentagram, you can confidently incorporate these powerful symbols into your rituals and spells. Understanding their meanings will help you connect more deeply with the energies of the universe and enhance your Witchcraft practice. Embrace the power and wisdom that lies within these sacred symbols, and let your magical journey unfold. Witches also trace the pentagram in the air with the point of an [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) when calling the quarters, which our athame guide walks through. The pentacle is one of forty marks in our guide to [witch symbols and meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-symbols/), which covers the triple moon, the triquetra, the witch's knot, and the rest. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [How To Enchant Items For Wiccan Spells & Rituals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/enchant-items-tutorial/) **Published:** November 8, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Enchanting an item for witchcraft spells and rituals, also known as "charging" or "consecrating" an object, is a personal and spiritual process. ## In This Guide - [1. Choose Your Items](#h-1-choose-your-items) - [2. Cleanse The Items](#h-2-cleanse-the-items) - [3. Set Your Intention](#h-3-set-your-intention) - [4. Cast A Circle](#h-4-cast-a-circle) - [5. Perform An Evocation](#h-5-perform-an-evocation) - [6. Enchant Your Items](#h-6-enchant-your-items) - [7. Cast Your Spell (Optional)](#h-7-cast-your-spell-optional) - [8. Close The Circle](#h-8-close-the-circle) - [9. Ground Yourself](#h-9-ground-yourself) - [10. Care for Your Enchanted Item](#h-10-care-for-your-enchanted-item) It's important to note that the practices we describe in this guide are part of a modern, eclectic approach to the Wiccan sect of witchcraft and are not drawn from any one particular tradition or culture. The practice of witchcraft varies widely around the world, and what is considered appropriate or effective in one tradition may not be seen the same way in another. Here's a general guide that you might follow to enchant an item: ## 1. Choose Your Items Select an item, or many items, that resonates with you and your purpose. It could be a [stone or crystal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=enchant-items-tutorial), a piece of [spiritual jewelry](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/jewelry?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=enchant-items-tutorial), talisman, amulet, or any object you wish to charge with a specific intent. ## 2. Cleanse The Items Before enchanting your item, it’s important to [cleanse it of any previous energies](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) it may have absorbed. - **Physical Cleaning:** Clean the item physically if appropriate (e.g., wiping it down). - **Energetic Cleaning:** You can use smoke from burning herbs (like [white sage](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/white-sage-smudge-sticks-loose-leaf-sage?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=enchant-items-tutorial), rosemary, or [palo santo](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/palo-santo-sticks?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=enchant-items-tutorial)), the light of the moon (especially a full moon), salt, or water (if the item won't be damaged by it). Some practitioners also use sound (like [spiritual bells](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altars-altar-tools?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=enchant-items-tutorial) or chanting) or visualization (imagining a bright light cleansing the item). ## 3. Set Your Intention Clearly define the purpose of your enchantment. What do you want this item to help you with? Intentions could range from protection, love, and healing, to enhancing intuition or prosperity. ## 4. Cast A Circle Many witches begin by [casting a circle to create a sacred space](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-cast-a-circle-wiccan/). This is done to protect yourself and the item from unwanted energies and to contain the energy you’re raising. ## 5. Perform An Evocation You may choose to call upon deities, spirits, the elements, or the universe itself - whatever fits within your belief system - to aid in your enchantment. ## 6. Enchant Your Items There are four different ways to charge your selected items: [![A person holding a crystal cluster, visualizing it filled with light and intent.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/visualize-enchant-empower-charge-800x800.jpg "visualizeenchantempowercharge Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/visualize-enchant-empower-charge.jpg) - **Visualization:** Hold the item in your hands, and visualize your intent flowing from you into the item. Picture it glowing with the energy of your purpose. - **Chants and Spells:** You might use a chant or a rhyme to help focus your intent and direct your will to the item. - **Symbolism:** Some witches use symbols or sigils associated with their intention, drawing them on the item if possible, or visualizing them over it. - **Elements:** You could also incorporate the four elements (earth, air, fire, water) in your ritual by exposing the item to each (e.g., blowing on it, passing it through candle flame, sprinkling it with water, and placing it on the earth). Repeat for each item you want to enchant. ## 7. Cast Your Spell (Optional) If your enchanted items are part of a larger spell, cast your spell now. ## 8. Close The Circle Once the enchantment is complete, thank any beings you’ve invited, visualize the circle’s energy dissipating, going up and into the Universe, or being absorbed back into yourself, and declare the space as mundane once more. ## 9. Ground Yourself After the ritual, ground yourself by eating something, taking deep breaths, or touching the earth. This helps to return your energy levels back to normal. ## 10. Care for Your Enchanted Item - Keep it somewhere safe and treat it with respect. - You may want to carry it with you, place it on an altar, or wear it to keep the enchantment close. - Recharge the item if you feel its energy waning or periodically to maintain its power. The practice of witchcraft and the methods for spellcasting are incredibly diverse and subjective, often deeply rooted in individual belief systems and cultural backgrounds. What we've provided is a generic framework that you may adapt according to your own traditions and practices. Lastly, while witchcraft is a legitimate spiritual practice for many, it's also important to respect that in some areas, these practices may be against local laws or heavily stigmatized. Always ensure that your practices are safe, legal, and respectful of others' beliefs. If the item you are enchanting is a ritual blade, our page on how to [consecrate an athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) gives the full elemental method for that tool. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [22 Natural Ways To Get Rid of Ants [Expert Tips]](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/natural-ways-get-rid-of-ants/) **Published:** March 14, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Trying to get rid of ants? Looking for ways to kill ants naturally and keep ants out of your house without harmful chemicals? With these 22 natural ant control methods and ant-repellent recipes, you can effectively ward off pests and keep your space ant-free. ## In This Guide: - [3 Things That Attract Ants to Your Home](#h-3-things-that-attract-ants-to-your-home) - [How Do I Get Rid Of Ants In My Home For Good?](#h-how-do-i-keep-ants-out-of-my-home-for-good) - [1. White Vinegar Solution](#h-1-white-vinegar-solution) - [2. Cinnamon](#h-2-cinnamon) - [3. Lemon Juice](#h-3-lemon-juice) - [4. Peppermint Oil](#h-4-peppermint-oil) - [5. Borax & Sugar Bait](#h-5-borax-amp-sugar-bait) - [6. Diatomaceous Earth (DE):](#h-6-diatomaceous-earth-de) - [7. Coffee Grounds](#h-7-coffee-grounds) - [8. Chalk Lines](#h-8-chalk-lines) - [9. Cucumber Peels](#h-9-cucumber-peels) - [10. Cornmeal](#h-10-cornmeal) - [11. Citrus Peel Spray](#h-11-citrus-peel-spray) - [12. Essential Oil Barrier](#h-12-essential-oil-barrier) - [13. Baking Soda & Sugar](#h-13-baking-soda-amp-sugar) - [14. Soap & Water](#h-14-soap-amp-water) - [15. Mint](#h-15-mint) - [16. Bay Leaves](#h-16-bay-leaves) - [17. Cayenne Pepper or Black Pepper](#h-17-cayenne-pepper-or-black-pepper) - [18. Clove Oil](#h-18-clove-oil) - [19. Garlic Cloves](#h-19-garlic-cloves) - [20. Sulfur Powder](#h-20-sulfur-powder) - [21. Neem Oil](#h-21-neem-oil) - [22. Tansy](#h-22-tansy) - [What Is The Best Homemade Ant Killer For Ant Nests?](#h-what-is-the-best-homemade-ant-killer-for-ant-nests) - [Home Remedies That Don’t Repel Ants](#h-home-remedies-that-don-t-repel-ants) Our guide to home remedies for ants in the house contains everything from using essential oils to creating DIY ant traps. Below, there are plenty of easy and eco-friendly options to choose from. So say goodbye to ants and hello to a bug-free home with these expert tips! First, let's learn about why you may have ants. ## 3 Things That Attract Ants to Your Home When you're trying to get rid of ants, it's important to uncover what is keeping ants in your home and what's attracting them. 1. **Food Sources**: Crumbs, open containers, dirty dishes, or pet food. 2. **Water & Moisture**: Standing puddles, home leaks, general moisture. 3. **Shelter**: Small nooks, easy-access holes in walls, window sills, leaves in gutters. [![Bowl of kibble infested with ants.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ants-in-kibble-800x800.jpg "antsinkibble Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ants-in-kibble.jpg)Ants will come parading in if these three things are available and unsealed. So, if you can disrupt any of those basic needs you can effectively repel ants from your land and home. ## How Do I Get Rid Of Ants In My Home For Good? Many of the natural solutions below are mitigation techniques that will buy you time to seal your house and stop future invasions. Once you've deterred the ants from moving into your home or killed the ants that have already moved in, it's important to seal the source. So, let's get started. How do you get rid of ants and stop them from invading your home? Here are 21 natural ways to deter or eliminate ants, along with instructions on how to use each method. ## 1. White Vinegar Solution **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Disorient What smells do ants hate the most? Sour and citrus smells. So, one of the easiest ant repellant sprays you can make is by mixing equal parts of water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray this solution directly on ants and their ant trails. Be careful, however, as some surfaces are sensitive to vinegar's acidity. **Why It Works** When using white vinegar to get rid of ants, the strong scent and acidic quality of white vinegar erases their scent trails which are created by ant [pheromones](https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Invertebrates/Ants). This disorients the ants, making them lose track of their ant parade and it's planned location. It's important to note that white vinegar does not kill ants, it only slows them down from invading your home. If the ants you've discovered are relocating into your home, a white vinegar spray is a great way to delay their migration. This delay will allow you to get your hands on a natural ant killer, like Borax. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! It works! ## 2. Cinnamon **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Disorient Another scent that ants hate is cinnamon. Make a spray with water and cinnamon leaf essential oil or cinnamon essential oil. Reapply the cinnamon powder if it gets disrupted. If you've used a cinnamon oil spray, reapply daily. ![An amber glass spray bottle with a black trigger sprayer placed on a woven placemat.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cinnamon-oil-spray-bottle-800x800.jpg "cinnamonoilspraybottle Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")**Why It Works** According to this [2022 study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9028605/), cinnamon repels ants due to its strong scent and the presence of an essential oil called cinnamaldehyde. Of the choices of cinnamon essential oils, cinnamon leaf proves to be the stronger choice. This compound is the main active ingredient in cinnamon which gives it its distinctive smell and flavor. According to this [2019 study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6921000/), ants rely heavily on their sense of smell to find food, communicate with other ants, and navigate their environment. The powerful aroma of cinnamon can disrupt ants' scent trails and their ability to communicate. Scent trails are vital for ants to find food and guide other ants to it. The overwhelming smell masks the pheromone trails ants leave behind, making it difficult for them to find their way back to their food sources or the nest. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! It works! ## 3. Lemon Juice **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Disorient One of the easiest ways to get rid of ants that are trying to enter your home is to block their way with lemon juice. Simply squeeze a lemon along and around an active ant trail to disrupt their plans. It's important to note that lemon juice does not kill ants, it simply distracts them from moving into your home. The next step is to kill off the entire ant colony. Once they're distracted due to losing their pheromone trail, pick up some borax to completely get rid of the ants. **Why It Works** According to this [2020 study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6921000/), lemon juice repels ants due to its strong acidic nature and the presence of limonene, a natural compound found in lemon and other citrus fruits. Like white vinegar, the acidity of lemon juice can disrupt ants' pheromone trails, which are essential for their navigation and communication. Ants use these scent trails to direct other members of their colony to food sources and back to the nest. When lemon juice is applied to these trails, it erases the pheromones, causing confusion and disorientation among the ants. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! It works! ## 4. Peppermint Oil **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Disorient Place a few drops of peppermint essential oil on cotton balls and position them near entry points. The strong scent repels ants. You can also create a peppermint essential oil spray to use on entry points and along an active ant trail. When sprayed on the pavement, ants will avoid that area for as long as the scent lingers. Use peppermint oil to buy yourself time to get an ant colony killer, such as borax. Tea tree oil is also a good substitute for peppermint essential oil. **Why It Works** This [2020 study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6921000/) shows that peppermint oil repels ants because of its strong scent and the presence of menthol, a natural compound that provides the oil with its cooling and refreshing aroma. Ants, along with many other pests, are highly sensitive to strong smells, which can overwhelm their olfactory system. This is used for detecting food and danger, as well as for communication within their colony. The potent aroma of peppermint oil can mask ants' pheromone trails, disrupting their ability to navigate, find food sources, or communicate effectively with each other. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! This ant deterrent works! ## 5. Borax & Sugar Bait **Solution Type**: Ant Bait, Ant Killer Once you've slowed down your ant infestation, or if ants have already built ant colonies inside your home, it's time to attract and kill them. On a small plate or shallow bowl, mix 1 part borax with 3 parts sugar and a little water to form a watery paste. Place this paste near ant trails or the source of your ant problem; the sugar attracts ants while borax eliminates them. This method is very effective for killing an entire colony, as ants will take the bait back to their nest, where all the ants will consume the poison. We chose Borax because it's safer to use than boric acid. This method works so well to get rid of ants, in fact, that it's the base for many commercial ant traps, such as Terro. ![Clear, colorless homemade ant bait in a bowl on concrete.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/borax-sugar-syrup-ant-bait-800x800.jpg "boraxsugarsyrupantbait Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")**Why It Works** Borax and sugar bait effectively kills ants by combining the attractive properties of sugar with the toxic effects of Borax (sodium tetraborate). Ants are drawn to the bait due to their need for sugary substances for energy. When they ingest the mixture, they also consume the Borax, which disrupts their digestive system and interferes with their energy production. Similar to using boric acid, this ingestion leads to a slow, toxic death. Moreover, ants share food within their colony through a process called trophallaxis. Through this, the poison is distributed among the colony members, including the queen, which can lead to the collapse of the entire ant colony. This solution kills all ant species, including indoor ants, outdoor ants, carpenter ants, fire ants, and black ants. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! Borax and sugar work together to get rid of ants! ## 6. Diatomaceous Earth (DE): **Solution Type**: Ant Killer Diatomaceous Earth is our favorite chemical-free, eco-friendly ant killer. Simply sprinkle food-grade DE around the perimeter of your home and near ant entry points. This can also be used around the perimeter of your garden to stop wingless bugs from invading your plants. It's important to apply DE when the ground is dry, as moisture decreases its effectiveness. **Why It Works** Diatomaceous Earth (DE) kills ants through a physical process that is both effective and non-toxic to humans and pets when food-grade DE is used. DE is made from the fossilized remains of tiny, aquatic organisms known as diatoms. Their skeletons are made of silica, a natural substance that, under a microscope, looks like tiny, sharp shards. When ants come into contact with DE, the sharp edges of the silica particles cut through the ants' exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate and die. ## 7. Coffee Grounds **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Disorient If your compost pile is full, coffee grounds have a great use as an ant repellant. Sprinkle used coffee grounds around your garden and the outside of your home. Similar to white vinegar, ants dislike the smell and acidity. **Why It Works** Coffee grounds repel ants due to their strong smell and potentially acidic nature, which ants find unpleasant. Ants are highly reliant on their sense of smell to navigate, find food, and communicate with each other through pheromone trails. The potent aroma of coffee grounds can mask these pheromone trails, disrupting the ants' ability to navigate effectively and deterring them from crossing areas treated with coffee grounds. However, be sure to consistently change out the coffee grounds weekly until you're able to put your ant killer in place. ## 8. Chalk Lines **Solution Type**: Disorient Draw chalk lines at entry points, and draw longer lines perpendicular to their active path. **Why It Works** Have you ever seen A Bug's Life? Much like that leaf that falls in the path of the ants, chalk lines are thought to act as a perceived physical barrier that ants are hesitant to cross. This will disorient the ants for long enough for you to implement an ant killing method. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! It works! ## 9. Cucumber Peels **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Place cucumber peels in areas of ant activity. **Why It Works** Cucumber peels are believed to repel ants due to compounds they contain that ants find distasteful or toxic. One theory suggests that certain substances in cucumber peels, especially those from bitter cucumbers, may interfere with the ants' natural aversion to certain chemicals. The specific compounds involved are not well-documented, but it is thought that the cucurbitacins in cucumber peels, which give them their bitter taste, play a key role in deterring ants. ## 10. Cornmeal **Solution Type**: Ant Killer Scatter cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, cannot digest it, and eventually die. **Why It Works** One theory suggests that once ants eat the cornmeal, it expands inside their stomachs and causes them to dehydrate or starve because they are unable to process the grain. Another version of this theory hypothesizes that the cornmeal will expand within the ant after it drinks water, causing internal distress or rupture. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! Cornmeal works to get rid of ants! ## 11. Citrus Peel Spray **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Blend citrus peels with water, strain, and spray the mixture around your home. You can also use any citrus essential oil and water to make your own citrus spray. **Why It Works** Citrus oil repels ants due to the presence of d-limonene, a natural compound found in the oil extracted from the peels of citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. D-limonene is known for its strong citrus scent and has insecticidal properties, which make it effective in disrupting ants' pheromone trails and acting as a natural deterrent. The strong citrus scent of these oils masks the ants' pheromone trails, making it difficult for them to find their way back to food sources or their colony. Additionally, d-limonene can act as a solvent, which may degrade the protective waxy coating on the ants' exoskeletons, leading to dehydration and death in some cases. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! It works! ## 12. Essential Oil Barrier **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Create a barrier around your home using diluted essential oils like clove, tea tree oil, or eucalyptus by applying them along entry points. **Why It Works** When applied around your home, these essential oils create a scent barrier that ants are likely to avoid as the strong odors mask the ants' scent trails. Additionally, the potential toxic effects of these oils' active compounds can pose a direct threat to ants, further enhancing their repellent properties. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! This ant deterrent works! ## 13. Baking Soda & Sugar **Solution Type**: Ant Bait, Ant Killer While not as effective as Borax and sugar, we're willing to bet that you're more likely to have baking soda and powdered sugar on hand. Mix baking soda with powdered sugar in a 1:1 ratio and place it near ant trails. **Why It Works** Similar to the Borax and sugar method, the sugar attracts ants, while baking soda is toxic to them. The ants will take each grain back to their nest, and when any ant eats the baking soda, it will dehydrate and kill the ant. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! Baking sode and sugar work together to get rid of ants! It's great if you don't have immediate access to Borax or boric acid. However, it's not as effective for migrating carpenter ants. ## 14. Soap & Water **Solution Type**: Ant Killer Mix dish soap with water in a spray bottle and spray directly on ants. **Why It Works** Soap and water kill ants by targeting their physical structure and breathing process. The soap breaks down the oily layer on the ants' exoskeletons, which is crucial for their hydration and protection. Without this protective layer, ants rapidly dehydrate and die. Furthermore, the soap can clog the spiracles, small openings on an ant's body used for breathing, leading to suffocation. This method is effective because it physically disrupts essential life-sustaining processes in ants, making it a quick and non-toxic way to deal with these pests. ## 15. Mint **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Plant mint around your home. The strong scent repels ants and other pests. Be sure to contain your mint in pots and planters, because it is an aggressive grower and can take over your entire yard. We like mojitos, but not that much. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/mint-planters-800x800.jpg "mintplanters Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")**Why It Works** Mint plants repel ants due to their strong aroma, which is overwhelming to ants and other pests, effectively masking the pheromone trails that ants use to navigate and communicate. When the mint's strong scent interferes with these trails, it disorients the ants, making it difficult for them to establish routes to food sources or back to their nest. Additionally, the essential oils in mint may have repellent properties that are intrinsically unappealing or toxic to ants, further discouraging their presence. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! It works! ## 16. Bay Leaves **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Place [bay leaves](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sulfur-powder-brimstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=natural-ways-get-rid-of-ants) in cabinets, drawers, or areas where food is stored. The scent deters ants. **Why It Works** Bay leaves repel ants due to the potent essential oils and compounds they contain, which emit a strong fragrance unappealing to ants. These compounds include eucalyptol, cineol, and pinene, that can mask ants' pheromone trails and disrupt their ability to navigate or communicate effectively. ## 17. Cayenne Pepper or Black Pepper **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Sprinkle cayenne or black pepper at entry points or ant trails. Ants will avoid these spicy barriers. **Why It Works** Pepper repels ants due to its strong, pungent odor that overwhelms the ants' sensitive olfactory receptors. Both black pepper and cayenne pepper contain potent aromatic compounds that can interfere with ants' ability to communicate and navigate. ## 18. Clove Oil **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Ant Killer Place a few drops of clove essential oil on a cotton ball and wipe across entry points. The eugenol in clove oil is a natural ant repellent and a potential ant killer. **Why It Works** Clove oil repels ants due to eugenol, a powerful compound it contains, which has a strong aroma and insecticidal properties. Eugenol interferes with the ants' pheromone trails, which are crucial for their navigation and communication. Also, eugenol in clove oil can act as a contact insecticide, causing lethality to ants upon direct exposure. However, high potency is required, which can also be harmful to surfaces and skin. ## 19. Garlic Cloves Place lightly crushed garlic cloves near areas where ants enter. **Why It Works** Garlic cloves repel ants due to their strong odor, which is a result of allicin, a sulfur-containing compound produced when garlic is crushed or chopped. In fact, commercial ant killer, such as Ortho Orthene, utilizes sulphur as its main ingredient to kill fire ants. ## 20. Sulfur Powder **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant, Ant Killer Sprinkle [sulfur powder](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sulfur-powder-brimstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=natural-ways-get-rid-of-ants) anywhere ants live or travel. You can even sprinkle sulfur powder directly onto ant beds and plant soil, if ants have made their nests inside. In fact, commercial ant killer, such as Ortho Orthene, utilizes sulphur as its main ingredient to kill fire ants. **Why It Works** Sulfur powder kills ants through a combination of toxic effects and by disrupting their physical environment. When ants come into contact with sulfur, it can act as a poison, affecting their physiological functions. Sulfur, when ingested or absorbed through the exoskeleton, can disrupt the normal functioning of an ant's cells and organs. This disruption can lead to the ants' death due to the toxic properties of sulfur. Additionally, sulfur can alter the conditions of the habitat that ants live in. For instance, sulfur can change the pH level of the soil, making it inhospitable for ants. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! Sulfur powder works to get rid of ants! ## 21. Neem Oil **Solution Type**: Ant Killer Dilute neem oil with water and spray it around the house. It acts as a natural insecticide, so this is also a natural insect repellent! **Why It Works** Neem oil affects ants through its active component, azadirachtin, which disrupts the hormones and feeding behavior of the ants, acting as both a repellent and an insecticide. Azadirachtin interferes with the regulation of hormones necessary for growth, development, and reproduction. This disruption can prevent ants from molting properly, leading to their death or significantly reducing their population growth over time. Additionally, neem oil has antifeedant properties that discourage ants from eating treated surfaces. **Have We Tried It?** ✅ Yes! Neem oil works to get rid of ants! ## 22. Tansy **Solution Type**: Ant Repellant Plant tansy near your home. Its strong aroma repels ants and other insects. **Why It Works** Tansy repels ants due to its strong aroma and the presence of certain compounds that are toxic or unpleasant to many insects, including ants. The plant contains volatile oils and substances such as thujone, camphor, and borneol, which contribute to its insect-repelling properties. These compounds can interfere with ants' sensory receptors, making the area around tansy plants unattractive for foraging and nesting. ## What Is The Best Homemade Ant Killer For Ant Nests? Through our testing, we've found that the best homemade ant killer is Borax and sugar water! The ants get attracted to the sweetness, gather around it like a seance, take it back to their nest, and then we never see an ant again! ## Home Remedies That Don’t Repel Ants We're sorry to say that water, flour, cornstarch, unblinded citrus peels, plain sugar water, and whole or ground cinnamon or cloves will not repel nor kill ants. Also, as you noticed for the baking soda and powdered sugar ant bait, each method may work slightly differently for each type of ant. For best results, identify and target the ants' entry points. Then, use the methods above while removing the cause (entry points, attractants like food crumbs, pet food, etc.). Regular cleaning and proper food storage are key in preventing ant infestations. If you have a massive ant infestation with thousands of ants in your walls, professional ant removal or pest control may be necessary. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/22-natural-ways-to-get-rid-of-ants-533x800.jpg "22naturalwaystogetridofants Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [10 Spiritual Signs the Universe is Guiding Your Career Change](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/signs-for-new-job/) **Published:** February 21, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** *Have you been feeling that subtle pull towards a new career path, but can't quite explain it?* If so, you may be receiving spiritual signs that it’s time for a career shift. The universe often sends messages in unexpected ways, guiding you toward alignment with your higher purpose. Recognizing these signs can help you embrace change with confidence and clarity. ## 1. Take Notice Of Recurring Numbers & Synchronicities Have you been noticing angel numbers like 111, [555](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/), or 999 appearing frequently? [![Mystical golden spiral with angel numbers 1111 and 555 radiating in cosmic space, symbolizing spiritual awakening and career transformation](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-1.jpg "image 1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-1.jpg)These sequences hold powerful meanings in [career changes](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-career-guidance/manifest-dream-job/). Seeing 111 might signify new beginnings, while 555 indicates major transitions, and 999 symbolizes the end of one chapter and the start of another. Pay attention to these numbers on clocks, receipts, or license plates; they could be nudging you toward a new professional path. ### How To Identify Recurring Spiritual & Angel Numbers: - Keep a log of [repeating numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-numbers/) and their context. - Research the spiritual meaning behind the numbers you see. - Meditate on these numbers and ask for clarity about their meaning. ## 2. Be Open To Dreams & Divine Career Messages Your subconscious mind often processes career shifts before your conscious mind does. Dreams about changing jobs, new opportunities, or even feeling stuck can be powerful indicators. Keep a dream journal to track recurring themes and symbols; your inner wisdom may be revealing what’s next for you. ### How To Notice Divine Messages: - Start a [dream journal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=signs-for-new-job) and write down dreams as soon as you wake up. - Look for patterns in your dreams related to work and personal aspirations. - Use dream interpretation resources to decode hidden messages. ## 3. Tune Into Your Own Physical Signs & Body Wisdom Your body can sense misalignment before your mind acknowledges it. If you feel drained, restless, or physically uneasy at work, this could be a spiritual sign that your current job is not in harmony with your purpose. Learn to differentiate between stress and intuitive nudges by tuning into your body’s responses. ### How To Listen To Your Body's Need For A Career Change: - Notice how your body reacts when thinking about work. - Practice body scanning meditation to identify tension points. - Keep track of recurring symptoms and when they occur. ## 4. Look For Signs in Your Daily Practice If you engage in spiritual practices like meditation, tarot readings, or rituals, you may start receiving career-related messages. Repeated [tarot cards](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/tarot-cards?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=signs-for-new-job), shifts in meditative visions, or strong gut feelings during rituals could all indicate that a change is approaching. ### How To Identify Signs & Omens For Work: - Journal about changes in your spiritual practices. - Pull a tarot card daily and note recurring themes. - Meditate on your career and ask for divine guidance. ## 5. Tune Into Environmental Signs & Nature Messages Nature often reflects what’s happening internally. Have you noticed specific animal messengers, unexpected weather patterns, or other natural signs when thinking about your career? [![Wise owl and curious fox meeting under a mystical full moon, symbolizing spiritual guidance and wisdom in career decisions](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-3.jpg "image 3 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-3.jpg)Butterflies symbolize transformation, birds represent freedom, and stormy weather can signify a brewing change. ### What You Should Begin To Notice: - Take note of any animals that repeatedly appear in your surroundings. - Research the spiritual meaning behind these animals. - Spend time in nature and reflect on its messages. ## 6. Feel Out Emotional & Energetic Shifts Your emotions provide clear guidance on your career path. If you find yourself increasingly passionate about a new field, losing interest in your current work, or feeling an unexplainable pull toward something different, trust these emotions as they often precede career transitions. ### How To Be Open To Energetic Shifts In The Workplace: - Journal about your emotions toward work daily. - Identify what excites you and what drains you. - [Visualize](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/learn-visualization-orange/) your ideal job and take note of how it makes you feel. ## 7. Look For Signs in Your Social Circle Conversations about career changes happening around you, new mentors appearing unexpectedly, or networking opportunities aligning perfectly may not be coincidences. The universe often places the right people in your path when a career shift is meant to happen. ### What You Can Do: - Pay attention to career-related discussions around you. - Seek guidance from mentors or people who inspire you. - Join networking groups aligned with your interests. ## 8. Understand Timeline Signs & Cosmic Timing Astrology and moon phases can play a significant role in career transitions. Pay attention to astrological transits affecting your career house and lunar cycles that may be influencing your decisions. The cosmos often aligns timing perfectly when change is on the horizon. ### How To Understand How Astrological Timing Affects Your Career: - Track important astrological transits related to your career. - Plan major career decisions around favorable moon phases. - Consult an astrologer for personalized spiritual career guidance. ## 9. Confirm The Signs Feeling uncertain? Meditation, journaling, and divination methods like tarot or pendulums can help confirm spiritual messages. Ask for clarity and remain open to receiving answers in unexpected ways. ### How To Confirm Signs From The Universe: - Use a [pendulum](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pendulums?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=signs-for-new-job) or tarot cards to ask for career clarity. - Write down your questions in a journal and observe what unfolds. - Meditate with the intention of receiving guidance on spiritual career guidance. ## 10. Take Action on Spiritual Career Guidance Once you recognize the spiritual signs career change is coming, it’s time to take action. Set clear intentions, create a transition plan, and balance practical steps with spiritual trust. [![Ethereal stairway leading to glowing blue crystals under a full moon, representing spiritual ascension and professional growth journey](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-2.jpg "image 2 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image-2.jpg)The universe is guiding you, but it’s up to you to take the leap. ### What You Can Do: - Create a step-by-step plan for transitioning careers. - Set intentions and affirmations for your ideal job. - Take one small action toward your new career each day. - Try a [new job ritual](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/free-job-spell-manifest-dream-job/) or spell. ### Trust the Signs & Step Into Your Purpose If these spiritual signs resonate with you, it may be time to embrace a new career path. The universe supports you, and by recognizing these divine messages, you can step forward with confidence. Have you experienced any of these signs? Share your story, and let’s navigate this journey together! **Categories:** Spiritual Career Guidance --- ### [Best Scott Cunningham Books Ranked](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/scott-cunningham-book-list/) **Published:** November 16, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Looking for the best Scott Cunningham books for your witchcraft archive? Collecting historical Wiccan books for posterity? New to the craft and want to explore everything before deciding where your energy flows? Here's your go-to guide to Scott Cunningham's most beloved books, ranked from lowest to highest Goodreads-rated titles (based on 2024/2025 data). Whether you’re a beginner witch, a ritual mama, or an earth-based practitioner leveling up, this guide helps you determine which book fits your spiritual needs. ## \#6: The Truth About Witchcraft Today [![Book cover about witchcraft today, one of the best Scott Cunningham books out there](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image-231x400.png "image Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/image.png)**Goodreads Avg Rating:** 3.83 ★ (1,418 ratings) [Read Reviews](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/180921.The_Truth_About_Witchcraft_Today?utm_source=chatgpt.com) \| [Buy "The Truth About Witchcraft Today" by Scott Cunningham](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/truth-about-witchcraby-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list) **Why it’s last:** Some find it dated or surface-level. **Who it’s for:** History-curious witches & skeptics. **Good for:** Seeing how modern witchcraft emerged into public view. **Pros:** Short, easy to digest, good historical reference. **Cons:** Lacks depth and modern relevance for some readers. **Real Reviews:** "This is an ‘oldie but goodie.’ The information is still relevant, but it feels like a snapshot from another time." Others say it's useful for understanding how Wicca entered the mainstream, but they also say it tends lacks ritual content. --- ## **\#5: Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic** [![Nature-themed book cover illustration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-16-at-2.04.44-PM-253x400.png "Screenshot 20251116 at 20444 PM Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/earth-air-fire-water-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list)**Goodreads Avg Rating:** 4.09 ★ (4,789 ratings) [Read Reviews](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145561.Earth_Air_Fire_Water?utm_source=chatgpt.com) \| [Buy "Earth, Air, Fire & Water: More Techniques of Natural Magic" by Scott Cunningham](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/earth-air-fire-water-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list) **Why it’s here:** Well-rated but a bit general for advanced witches. **Who it’s for:** Solitary practitioners wanting more. **Good for:** Exploring elemental work in your own unique way. **Pros:** Organized by element, inspiring for rituals, easy language. **Cons:** May feel too introductory for seasoned witches; fewer deep dives. **Real Reviews:** Readers call it “a treasure trove of practical magic,” especially for beginners. Some say it inspires creativity but feels repetitive to long-time practitioners. --- ## **\#4: Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic** **Goodreads Avg Rating:** 4.16 ★ (3,230 ratings) [Read Reviews](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/170406.Earth_Power?utm_source=chatgpt.com) **Why it ranks:** A beginner favorite with high re-read value. **Who it’s for:** New Moon Novices on a budget. **Good for:** Building a strong, nature-based practice. **Pros:** Very accessible, deeply rooted in nature, encourages creativity. **Cons:** Might be too simple for intermediate to advanced practitioners. **Real Reviews:** “Loved this when I was starting out,” one Reddit user shared. It’s often praised for its simplicity and clear structure, though some feel it lacks enough detail for seasoned witches. --- ## **\#3: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic** **Goodreads Avg Rating:** 4.21 ★ (3,295 ratings) [Read Reviews](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145560.Cunninghams_Encyclopedia_of_Crystal_Gem_and_Metal_Magic?utm_source=chatgpt.com) \| [Buy "Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic" by Scott Cunningham](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/ency-crystal-gem-and-metal-magic-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list) **Why it's loved:** Deeply practical and TikTok-trendy. **Who it’s for:** Energy empaths and budget crystal babes. **Good for:** Easy-to-follow insights on stones, crystals, and metals. **Pros:** Extensive entries, practical correspondences, well-researched. **Cons:** Lacks imagery, no color photos, more of a reference book. **Real Reviews:** One reviewer notes, “Great reference book. I use it to enhance my rituals with crystal correspondences.” Others say it could benefit from visuals, but they praise its straightforward tone. --- ## **\#2: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs** **Goodreads Avg Rating:** 4.29 ★ (8,060 ratings) [Read Reviews](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/145559.Cunninghams_Encyclopedia_of_Magical_Herbs?utm_source=chatgpt.com) \| [Buy "Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs" by Scott Cunningham](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/encyclopeof-magical-herbs-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list) **Why it’s iconic:** A must-have staple in every witch's bookshelf. **Who it’s for:** Ritual mamas & herb witches. **Good for:** Everyday spellwork using common and sacred herbs. **Pros:** Huge catalog, traditional and modern uses, very practical. **Cons:** No illustrations, can feel overwhelming without a focus. **Real Reviews:** Some readers call it “indispensable,” while others caution that not all folklore cited is historically accurate. “Use it as a jumping-off point, not gospel,” one witch suggested. --- ## **\#1: The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews** **Goodreads Avg Rating:** 4.32 ★ (4,976 ratings) [Read Reviews](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6562956.The_Complete_Book_of_Incense_Oils_and_Brews?utm_source=chatgpt.com) \| [Buy "The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews" by Scott Cunningham](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/complete-book-incense-oils-and-brews-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list) **Why it’s #1:** Beloved for sensory ritual tools & practical recipes. **Who it’s for:** Seasoned seers, scent-driven witches, and sacred space lovers. **Good for:** Making your own incense, oils, and brews from scratch. **Pros:** Full recipes, ingredients you can actually find, rich sensory focus. **Cons:** Some recipes feel repetitive or very niche; not for ultra-beginners. **Real Reviews:** “My most influential Cunningham book,” said one reader. Others rave about the easy substitutions and clear steps, but note it leans heavily on kitchen magick-style prep. ## **More of the Best Scott Cunningham Books** (Listed alphabetically; full rankings coming soon) **Cunningham’s Book of Shadows: The Path of An American Traditionalist** **Good for:** Intermediate to advanced witches curious about his personal practices. **Real Reviews:** “Feels like a peek into his private thoughts—raw and authentic.” **[Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Wicca in the Kitchen](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/cunninghams-ency-wicca-in-the-kitchen-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list)** **Good for:** Kitchen witches wanting to blend cooking with magic. **Real Reviews:** “Charming and practical. Turns food into ritual.” **[Divination for Beginners](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/divination-for-beginners-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list)** **Good for:** Total newbies to tarot, palmistry, or scrying. **Real Reviews:** “Light, fun intro. Covers many tools without getting overwhelming.” **Dreaming the Divine** **Good for:** Mystics and lucid dreamers interested in dream-based magic. **Real Reviews:** “Underrated. Helped me honor my dreams as sacred messages.” **Hawaiian Magic & Spirituality** **Good for:** Cultural exploration and respectful learning. **Real Reviews:** “Respectful tone, unique voice. Best read with awareness of cultural context.” **[Living Wicca](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/living-wicca-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list)** **Good for:** Deepening your solo practice after reading *Wicca*. **Real Reviews:** “A perfect sequel. Balances ethics, devotion, and evolution.” **Magical Aromatherapy** **Good for:** Beginners to scent magic. **Real Reviews:** “A great companion to *Incense, Oils & Brews*. Short and sweet.” **Magical Herbalism** **Good for:** Foundational study into herbal traditions. **Real Reviews:** “A bit dated, but excellent starting point for plant-based magic.” **Pocket Guide to Fortune Telling** **Good for:** Casual readers looking for quick insight. **Real Reviews:** “A fun little book. Basic but cute.” **Spell Crafts** **Good for:** DIY witches who love to create tools and charms. **Real Reviews:** “Very hands-on. Great projects you can start right away.” **The Magic in Food** **Good for:** Combining folk magic and meal prep. **Real Reviews:** “Great if you want your kitchen to be your altar.” **[The Magical Household](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/magical-household-by-scott-cunningham-david-harrington?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list)** **Good for:** Hearth and home spells. **Real Reviews:** “Homey and heartfelt. Every witch with a family should read this.” **The Truth About Herb Magic** **Good for:** Quick beginners’ overview. **Real Reviews:** “Great as a gift or summary. Not in-depth.” **[Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/wicca-guide-for-the-solitary-practitioner-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=scott-cunningham-book-list)** **Good for:** Literally everyone starting out. **Real Reviews:** “Life-changing. This is the one that started it all for me.” --- **Pro Tip:** Want to start with one? Go for **Earth Power** or the **Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs** if you're ballin' on a budget but still want real power in your practice. Do you agree with our compilation of the best Scott Cunningham books? Comment and let us know! Wanna see which edition is cheapest or comes in bundles? Just ask and I’ll dig it up for you. Blessed be! ✨ **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Ansuz Rune Meaning: The Voice, Wisdom & How to Use It](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) **Published:** July 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Ansuz is the fourth rune of the Elder Futhark, and it is the rune of the voice. After the raw force of Thurisaz comes the word: the message, the counsel, the breath that turns a thought into something another person can hear. Ansuz is Odin’s rune, and it carries his gifts of wisdom, poetry, and speech that changes things. If Ansuz turned up in your cast, this page will tell you what it is pointing at, what it means reversed, and how to work with it. If you are here because you keep seeing the symbol, or weighing it as a tattoo, everything is below. ## What Is the Ansuz Rune? Ansuz (ᚨ) is the fourth rune of the Elder Futhark. Its name means a god, specifically one of the Æsir, the family of Norse gods led by Odin, and it represents communication, wisdom, inspiration, and divine messages. It carries the sound A, and it is pronounced AHN-sooz. The name comes from the same root as the Old Norse word for the gods, and Ansuz has long been read as Odin’s own rune. That makes sense of everything else it stands for. Odin is the god who hung on the world tree to win the runes, who stole the mead of poetry, and who traded an eye for a drink of wisdom. Ansuz is the rune of what he went to all that trouble for: knowledge, and the words to carry it. So Ansuz is the rune of the mouth and the message. It is the spoken word, the written word, advice from someone wiser, and the flash of insight that seems to come from somewhere beyond you. ## The Ansuz Symbol Ansuz is drawn as a vertical stave with two parallel branches slanting down and to the right from the upper half. It looks a little like Fehu, but Fehu’s branches reach upward, while Ansuz’s lean down, like words falling from a speaker to a listener. - **Sound value:** A - **Pronunciation:** AHN-sooz - **Position:** 4th rune, first aett (Freyr’s Aett) - **Literal meaning:** A god, one of the Æsir - **Also called:** Os (Old English), Óss (Old Norse) Cut the vertical stave first, then the upper branch, then the lower. Keep the two branches parallel; if they flare apart, the rune starts to look like something else. ## Ansuz Meaning in a Reading **Upright, Ansuz points at a message, a conversation, or wisdom arriving.** News you have been waiting for. A talk that needs to happen. Advice from a teacher, an elder, or a friend who sees your situation more clearly than you do. An exam, an interview, a pitch, or any moment where your words carry weight. Ansuz also points inward, at inspiration and intuition. Sometimes the message is not coming from another person at all but from your own deeper knowing, the kind of insight that arrives whole, often when you stop pushing for it. When Ansuz shows up, it is worth asking where the voice you most need to hear is coming from, and whether you are quiet enough to hear it. It is a rune about listening as much as speaking. Odin’s wisdom was hard won, and he spent as much time asking questions as answering them. Ansuz favors the person who pays attention. When Ansuz comes up, ask: - What message am I waiting for, and what message am I avoiding? - Is there a conversation I need to start? - Whose advice would help me here, and have I asked for it? - What is my own intuition telling me that I have not wanted to hear? ## Ansuz Reversed Reversed, Ansuz points at miscommunication, poor advice, or words used to mislead. A message garbled or delayed. A conversation that goes badly because nobody is really listening. Counsel from someone with their own agenda. Gossip, manipulation, or a clever talker who is better at persuading than at telling the truth. It can also mean your own voice is blocked: the thing you have not said, the creative work you cannot get started, the sense that you have lost touch with your intuition. Where upright Ansuz is the clear channel, reversed Ansuz is static on the line. Reversed Ansuz is rarely a disaster. It is more often a caution to check your sources, slow down before you speak, and make sure you are hearing what is actually being said. ## Ansuz Meaning by Question: Love, Work, and the Rest of It You did not draw this rune in a vacuum. You drew it holding a question. Here is what Ansuz is saying depending on what you asked. ### Love and Relationships UprightHonest communication and a real meeting of minds. Ansuz in a love reading often means the conversation you need is about to happen, or that a relationship is built on the kind of talk where both people feel heard. It can also signal a message from someone you have been thinking about. ReversedCrossed wires, mixed signals, or words that do not match actions. Reversed here can point to a partner who is not being straight with you, or to things left unsaid on both sides that are quietly doing damage. ### Work and Money UprightGood counsel and persuasive speech. Ansuz favors interviews, negotiations, presentations, teaching, writing, and any work where your words are the product. If you asked about a decision, it says to seek advice from someone who knows the territory. ReversedBad information, unclear instructions, or a deal that sounds better than it is. Read the fine print. Reversed Ansuz says verify before you trust, and put important agreements in writing. ### Inner Life UprightIntuition, inspiration, and a clear line to your own wisdom. Ansuz is a good sign for study, divination, meditation, and creative work. It asks you to trust the insight that arrives quietly and fully formed. ReversedA blocked voice or a muddled mind. You may be overthinking, drowning out your intuition with noise, or listening to everyone except yourself. Reversed Ansuz asks for quiet before answers. ### Yes or No UprightYes, especially if the question involves speaking up, reaching out, or asking for guidance. Say it, send it, ask it. ReversedNot yet. Something has not been communicated clearly. Get the facts straight before you act. ### The Action to Take Say the thing, and listen to the answer. Whatever you asked about, Ansuz is telling you that words are the lever here. Have the conversation, send the message, ask the question you have been circling. Then listen properly, to the other person and to your own intuition, because the wisdom Ansuz promises tends to arrive in the reply. ## Ansuz in Norse Lore Ansuz is bound up with Odin, the All-Father, god of wisdom, poetry, and the dead. In the Hávamál, a collection of Old Norse wisdom poetry, Odin describes hanging for nine nights on the windswept world tree, wounded by a spear and given to himself, until he looked down, took up the runes, and fell back with the knowledge they held. The runes themselves, in that telling, are Odin’s hard-won gift, which makes Ansuz, his rune, something like a key to the whole set. Odin also won the mead of poetry, a drink that turned anyone who tasted it into a poet or a scholar, by trickery and shapeshifting. In another story he gave one of his eyes to drink from Mimir’s well of wisdom. The pattern is always the same: Odin pays a real price for knowledge, and then he speaks it. Ansuz carries that sense that true wisdom costs something and is meant to be shared. The rune poems approach it from different sides. The Old English poem calls the rune the source of all speech, a support of wisdom and a comfort to the wise, a blessing to everyone. The Icelandic poem names it outright as Odin, the prince of Asgard and lord of Valhalla. The Norwegian poem takes the word in its other sense, the mouth of a river, the way most journeys begin. Together they paint Ansuz as the opening: the mouth that speaks and the river mouth that leads out into the world. ## How to Use Ansuz in Your Practice Ansuz is a natural rune for anything involving speech, learning, inspiration, or guidance. It is the rune of the voice, so reach for it wherever words need to land well. ### Before you speak Before an interview, an exam, a presentation, or a hard conversation, draw Ansuz on your palm with your finger, or on a slip of paper you carry in your pocket. Name what you want your words to do: to be clear, to be heard, to be true. Then go and say them. ### For study and creative work Keep Ansuz where you write, study, or make things. Draw it at the top of a journal page before you begin, or carve it into a candle you light while you work. Ask for the words to come, and then show up and let them. ### In a bind rune Ansuz pairs with [Raidho](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/) for a message that needs to travel and arrive rightly, with [Kenaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/kenaz-rune/) for inspiration and creative skill, and with [Perthro](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/perthro-rune/) for divination and hidden knowledge. Keep bind runes to two or three staves so the intention stays legible. ### To open a reading Many rune readers begin a session by drawing or visualizing Ansuz and asking for clear communication and true answers. It is a small way of acknowledging the god of the runes before you ask them anything, and it sets your attention on listening. ## Ansuz Rune Tattoos Ansuz is chosen as a tattoo by writers, teachers, speakers, students, and anyone devoted to Odin or drawn to the pursuit of wisdom. Two things worth knowing before you commit it to skin. **It means the voice and the wisdom behind it.** Ansuz is a beautiful choice for someone whose work or path runs on words and knowledge. Its full meaning includes listening and the price of wisdom, which is a richer idea than simple eloquence and worth carrying knowingly. **Check what you are getting.** Runes and Odin imagery have been co-opted by hate groups, and while Ansuz on its own is not among the most heavily appropriated symbols, it is worth knowing the landscape and being able to speak to the rune’s real meaning. Learning the genuine history is the best answer to anyone who has tried to steal these symbols, and a good reason to get the rune right rather than pulling it from a random source. ## Common Questions About Ansuz ### What does the Ansuz rune mean? Ansuz means a god, one of the Æsir, and by extension communication, wisdom, inspiration, and divine messages. It is the fourth rune of the Elder Futhark and carries the sound A. ### Is Ansuz Odin’s rune? Yes. Ansuz is traditionally associated with Odin, the Norse god of wisdom, poetry, and the runes themselves. The Icelandic rune poem names the rune directly as Odin. ### What does Ansuz reversed mean? Miscommunication, poor advice, deception, or a blocked voice. It usually asks you to check your sources, listen more carefully, and slow down before you speak, rather than warning of disaster. ### How do you pronounce Ansuz? AHN-sooz. It is also called Os in Old English and Óss in Old Norse. ### Is Ansuz a good rune for exams or interviews? Yes. As the rune of speech and wisdom, Ansuz is a traditional choice for any moment where your words matter, from an exam or interview to a difficult conversation or a creative project. ## Keep Going Ansuz is one of twenty-four. For the full picture, our [complete guide to the Elder Futhark runes](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) lays out every rune, its meaning, and its reversal in one place you can pull up mid-reading. Reading from your own set helps the meanings stick; you’ll find [rune sets](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rune-stones?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=ansuz-rune) in wood, bone, and stone in our shop. Before Ansuz comes [Thurisaz](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/), the thorn and the raw force that clears the way. After it comes [Raidho](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/), the ride that carries the message out into the world. Odin paid an eye for a drink of wisdom. Ansuz asks what you are willing to listen to, and what you will do with what you hear. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** runes --- ### [Egg Cleanse Reading & Meanings: How to Do a Limpia con Huevo](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/) **Published:** September 11, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** How to do a traditional Mexican egg cleanse step by step, the words to say in English and Spanish, and an egg cleanse reading chart: what bubbles, threads, an eye, or a cooked white mean. **Content:** An egg cleanse is a simple ritual where you pass a raw egg over your body while you recite a blessing, crack it into a glass of water, and read what the egg pulled off you. The whole ritual takes about ten minutes and costs one egg, and people have been doing it in Mexican kitchens for longer than anyone can trace. The proper name is *la limpia con huevo*, and it comes from curanderismo, the folk healing of Mexico and the Southwest. It isn't fancy. There are no special tools and no ceremony you need a teacher for; a grandmother, an egg, the Our Father, a glass of water, and a Friday evening are all it has ever required. Below, I'll show you how to do it the way it's actually done, then the words to say, and then the part everyone really wants: the egg cleanse reading, with what every bubble and thread means. ## What an Egg Cleanse Is For An egg cleanse is mostly for *mal de ojo*, the evil eye, and for envy, and it also clears the general heaviness you pick up from places and people. In Mexican tradition, *ojo* isn't always malice. Someone can give a baby *ojo* just by admiring them too hard without touching them. Babies get fussy, adults get tired and unlucky for no reason, and the egg is the classic fix. A limpia also handles a few other things, and these are the words people actually use for them: - **Envidia** is envy, along with the gossip that rides along with it. - **Mal aire** is bad air: the weight you carry home from a hospital, a funeral, or a house that felt wrong. - **Salación** is a streak of bad luck with no explanation. - **Susto** is a fright that knocked something loose in you. Susto has its own fuller cure, but the egg is usually part of it. - **Brujería** is work done against you on purpose. The egg shows it clearly when it's there, and it's there far less often than the internet would have you believe. The egg does two jobs at once: it **takes** the heaviness, and then it **shows you** what it took. Reading eggs has its own old name, oomancy, and versions of it turn up in Greece, Scotland, and the Philippines. The version most of us practice is the Mexican one. ## What You Need for an Egg Cleanse For an egg cleanse you need one fresh egg, a clear glass of water, a white candle, and words to recite, and everything else is optional. - **You need a fresh egg**, white if you have one because it's easier to read, and at room temperature. Freshness matters more than anything else, because an old egg reads badly no matter how holy your intentions are. - **You need a clear glass** filled about two-thirds full with room-temperature water. - **You need a white candle**, lit before you start and left to burn out on its own. A plain [white household candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/white-household-candle?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=egg-cleanse-guide) is what most curanderas use, and it costs a dollar fifty. - **You'll want holy water or Florida Water** to wipe the egg before you start and to wipe your hands and neck afterward. [Florida Water](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/florida-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=egg-cleanse-guide) has been on Mexican altars for well over a century, so it isn't a substitute for anything; it's the real thing. - **A bundle of fresh herbs is optional but lovely.** Curanderas often sweep you with *ruda* (rue), basil, rosemary, or pepper-tree leaves first, then the egg. If you don't have herbs, the egg alone is a complete limpia. Some families also rest the egg in a bowl of salt water for an hour before the cleanse. I don't, but I know people who wouldn't skip it. ## When to Do an Egg Cleanse The traditional days for an egg cleanse are Tuesdays and Fridays, and every curandera and every botánica will tell you the same. Why those two days? Ask a curandera and the answer is usually a shrug and *porque sí*, which means "because that's how it's done." If something is urgent, do it the day you need it. If it can wait until Friday, wait until Friday. The reasons people do a limpia are practical ones. A baby is fussy after a day out among strangers. You've had a week of tiredness or bad luck with no cause you can point to. You've come through a fight, a fright, a loss, or an afternoon with someone whose envy you could feel from across the table. Something big is coming, like a move, a job, or a birth. If something is really heavy, the tradition is **three limpias**: three days in a row, or three Tuesdays or Fridays in a row. You stop early if the egg comes up clean. ## How to Do an Egg Cleanse To do an egg cleanse, you light a white candle, recite the Our Father or an invocation of your own, sweep the egg down your body from head to feet making small crosses as you go, crack it into a glass of water, read it, and get it out of the house. Here is each step. *The steps are plain because this is a how-to. If you were raised with this, do what you were taught.* **1. Light the candle and prepare the egg.** Wash your hands. Wet the egg with a little holy water or Florida Water and wipe it dry. Fill the glass with water and set it nearby. **2. Cross yourself with the egg.** Hold the egg and make the sign of the cross with it: forehead, chest, left shoulder, right shoulder. Say *En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo.* Then say, out loud and plainly, what this limpia is for. It can be as simple as: *Let this egg take everything bad, all the evil eye, all the envy, and let it go.* You don't need poetry. You need to mean it. **3. Start the words and keep them going.** Most curanderas recite the Our Father three times over the course of the sweep. Some chant it under their breath, and some say it plainly. The full text, in English and Spanish, is in the next section along with other options. Start it now and let it run under everything that follows. **4. Sweep from the head down.** Bring the egg to the crown of your head. Then move it slowly down: over your forehead, over your closed eyes, down your face, throat, chest, and belly. Sweep each arm from the shoulder to the fingertips. Sweep each leg from the hip to the sole of the foot. Then sweep your back as far as you can reach. Every stroke goes **down and out**, because you're brushing something off, and off is down. Keep the egg close to the skin or lightly touching it. Some healers go from the feet up instead. Both directions exist in the tradition, and head-down is the more common one. **5. Make crosses at the important spots.** As you pass each of these places, trace a small cross with the egg: the forehead, the back of the neck, over the heart, the solar plexus, both palms, both soles, and the joints. If the egg starts to feel warm at any point, that is traditional and a good sign, so give that spot another cross. If you're doing this on someone else, stay over the clothes at private areas, never touch the eyes directly, and never pass the egg over an open cut. **6. Finish at the feet.** End with the egg at the soles of the feet, then hold it away from the body. Finish the words, cross yourself once more, and say *Amén.* Say thank you. **7. Crack the egg into the glass.** Crack it on the rim and let it slide in. Don't break the yolk on purpose, and don't stir. Set the glass down somewhere it won't get bumped. **8. Wait ten minutes, or put the glass under the bed.** Either way is traditional. Adults doing it for themselves usually read the egg after five to ten minutes. The older way, and the way it's always done for a child, is to slide the glass under the bed at the head and read it in the morning. Some families put the whole uncracked egg under the pillow overnight and crack it the next day. The white settles into much clearer shapes overnight, so if you can wait, wait. **9. Read the egg.** Hold the glass up at eye level with the light behind it or beside it. Look at the top, the middle, and the bottom of the water. The reading section below walks you through everything you might see. One folk rule is worth keeping: read the glass from the side, and don't photograph it looking down into the water. **10. Get the egg out of the house.** Add a pinch of salt to the glass and flush it, saying *que se vaya todo lo malo, y que no regrese*, which means "let all the bad go and not come back." Or pour it onto the ground away from your home. Never pour it down the kitchen sink and never put it in the kitchen trash. Break the shell before it goes in the bin. Rinse the glass with salt water. **11. Close up.** Rub a little Florida Water on the back of your neck, your temples, and your wrists. Some curanderas finish with *Siete Machos* cologne rubbed on the chest. Let the candle burn all the way down. ## The Egg Cleanse Prayer, in Spanish & English The traditional egg cleanse prayer is the Our Father, the Padre Nuestro, recited out loud while you sweep the egg, usually three times through, and if that isn't your path, a chant, an invocation, or an affirmation said with the same seriousness does the same work. You open with the sign of the cross (*En el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo*) and a plain statement of what the limpia is for, and then you recite. **In Spanish, the words are:** > *Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado sea tu nombre; venga a nosotros tu reino; hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo. Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día; perdona nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros perdonamos a los que nos ofenden; no nos dejes caer en la tentación, y líbranos del mal. Amén.* **In English, the words are:** > *Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.* Many curanderas add a short petition between rounds, something like: *Con el poder del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, pido que este huevo retire toda energía negativa, todo mal de ojo y toda envidia.* In English, that is: "By the power of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, I ask that this egg take away all bad energy, all evil eye, and all envy." Psalm 23 and the Hail Mary are the other two texts you'll hear most. If you aren't Catholic, use your own words, out loud, addressed to something bigger than you. That can be an invocation to a deity you work with, a chant, or an affirmation you repeat through the sweep. Something like *I release what isn't mine; what this egg takes, it keeps* works if you say it like you mean it and keep saying it. The one thing the tradition asks is that the words are spoken. Silent "intention-setting" is a modern swap, and it's a thinner thing. ## Egg Cleanse Reading: What the Egg Means To read an egg cleanse, hold the glass up to the light and look at the water, the white, and the yolk: clear water with a sunken yolk means you're clean, bubbles mean the egg took something, threads mean gossip, bubbles sitting on the yolk like an eye mean *mal de ojo*, and a white that looks cooked is the serious one. Below is the full reading, with the Spanish words you'll hear. Every reader is a little different, and the tradition is honest about that. Look at the whole glass before you look at any one sign, because one bubble in clear water and one bubble in a glass full of threads are two very different evenings. ### **Egg Cleanse Reading Chart** | What you see | What it means | |---|---| | The water is clear, the yolk rests whole at the bottom (*yema hundida*), and the white is soft and loose. | You're clean. Nothing was on you. | | There are small bubbles on the surface. | The egg took a light *mal de ojo* or *mal aire*, the mild version. | | There are big bubbles, foam, or a column of bubbles. | The egg caught something heavy. | | Bubbles ring the yolk. | You're worn thin and exhausted. | | The water is cloudy or milky (*agua turbia*). | This is *mal aire*, heaviness from a place rather than a person. | | Threads rise from the yolk (*hilos*). | People are gossiping about you, and envy is underneath it. | | The threads form a web or tangle (*telarañas*). | You're in an *enredo*, a knotted situation with several people in it. | | A veil of white covers the yolk (*velo*). | Someone is causing you distress. | | Spikes or needles point up (*picos*). | Envy is aimed at you, and people are trying to block you. | | Spikes point down. | This is *coraje*, resentment you're holding. | | Small bubbles sit on the yolk itself (*ojo en la yema*). | This is the eye, the classic sign of *mal de ojo*. | | The yolk floats high (*yema flotando*). | You have *ojo* or your energy has run low, and you need protection. | | The white looks cooked, set, and opaque (*huevo cocido*). | This is the strongest sign, read as heavy *ojo* or *brujería*. | | The white forms a face or human figure. | A specific person's influence is on you. | | The white forms an animal shape. | A fear of your own is disturbing your peace. | | There are red or black spots, or blood. | The tradition reads this as a health warning. Read the note below before you panic. | | The egg smells rotten. | Either strong negativity was absorbed or you got a bad egg, so check the carton. | | The shell cracked on its own mid-sweep. | The egg took too much. Start over with a fresh one. | Here is each sign in more detail. **Clear water, sunken yolk.** A clear glass with the yolk sitting whole at the bottom means you're fine. This is the reading everyone hopes for, and it's more common than the scary videos suggest. The white drifts loosely and the water stays clear. Thank the egg and dispose of it. **Bubbles.** Bubbles mean something got on you and the egg took it. Small surface bubbles are the lightest form of *ojo* or *mal aire*. Big bubbles or foam mean the egg worked hard. A column of bubbles rising from the yolk means the same thing, only more so. Bubbles ringing the yolk are read as exhaustion, the kind you get from carrying other people's moods for a month. None of this is scary, and all of it means the limpia did its job. **Cloudy water.** Cloudy water means the trouble is a place, not a person. When the water itself goes milky rather than the white forming shapes, the reading is *mal aire*: what you picked up at the hospital, the wake, the house that felt off, or the crowded night out. Places are easier to deal with than people. **Threads.** Threads mean people are talking about you. Fine white *hilos* climbing from the yolk toward the surface are gossip and the envy underneath it. One or two thin threads are just the cost of being alive around other humans. Many threads, or thick ones, mean sustained talk. A full *telaraña*, a web, means you're tangled in something with more than one person in it, and the way out isn't clear yet. **A veil.** A veil over the yolk means someone is causing you distress, whether they mean to or not. A cloud of white settling over the yolk like a hood is the traditional reading, and it's the harder one. Some modern readers call the veil "protection," but I'd take the old reading. The fix is the same either way: finish the series, protect yourself, and notice who's been leaning on you lately. **Spikes.** Spikes pointing up mean envy from outside, and spikes pointing down mean resentment you're holding. Sharp points in the white, like icicles, are pointed intentions. Spikes rising toward the surface are someone's wish to see you stuck. Spikes pointing down toward the yolk are *coraje*, the anger you've been carrying. Downward spikes are common, and they're the reading I find most useful, because the egg is showing you a weight you've been holding on purpose. **The eye.** Small bubbles sitting on the yolk itself mean someone's gaze is on you, and this is *mal de ojo* proper. Look for them in a row or a cluster; that pattern is *el ojo*. In babies, this is the sign the whole tradition is built around. If you see it, the limpia you just did was the right call, and a second one tomorrow is standard. **A floating yolk.** A yolk that floats instead of sinking means you're open and undefended right now. When it hangs in the middle of the glass, it's read as *ojo* or as energy that's run low. Either way the medicine is protection: an amulet, a candle, salt at the doors, and the series of three. **The cooked egg.** A white that comes out opaque and set, as if it had been dropped in hot water, is the most serious reading, and every Mexican grandmother knows it on sight. The saying is *el huevo se coció*, "the egg cooked." The egg absorbed heat, and heat means a strong *ojo* or *brujería*. For a fussy baby whose egg cooks under the crib overnight, this is the confirmation, and the family does the cure described in the section on children below. For an adult, this is the reading that sends you to a curandera instead of finishing alone, and a botánica can point you to one. **Figures.** A face or body in the white means a specific person's influence is on you, and an animal shape means a fear of your own. You may already know who the person is. If you don't, the tradition doesn't ask you to go hunting. The animal is different, because that's something inside you that's been keeping you up. **Blood and dark spots.** Blood or dark spots in a cleanse egg are traditionally read as a warning about the body's health, but check the carton before you read anything into them. Eggs get natural blood spots, and a store egg with a red fleck is very often just an egg with a red fleck. Crack a second egg from the same carton without doing a limpia. If that one is clean, the reading stands. If that one is also spotted, it's the carton. If it's a real reading, any decent curandera will tell you to see a doctor, and so will I. The egg is not a diagnosis. It's a nudge to go get one. **A bad smell.** A rotten smell on cracking means strong negativity was absorbed, or it means you got a bad egg, so get it out of the house and check the carton. Either way, wash the glass with salt. **Reading the whole glass.** Signs stack, so read the whole glass before you decide. An eye plus threads is *ojo* from a specific direction with gossip around it. Downward spikes in cloudy water are resentment carried through a heavy place. Bubbles with a sunken yolk are a lot taken off a person who's basically fine. Let the whole picture settle, then decide gently. The egg is telling you what it found, not handing down a sentence. ## What to Do After an Egg Cleanse After an egg cleanse, you dispose of the egg, wash your hands, and, if the reading was heavy, you repeat the cleanse the next day, protect yourself, and cleanse the house. If the egg cooked, go see a curandera. For a clean glass, that's all there is to do: flush it, rinse the glass, put Florida Water on your neck, and you're done. For a heavy glass, do these four things. 1. **Repeat the limpia.** Do a second one the next day, or next Tuesday or Friday, and a third after that. Stop when the glass comes up clean. 2. **Protect yourself.** The traditional pieces are an *ojo de venado*, a deer's-eye seed on a red cord sold in every Mexican market; a red bracelet or red thread; and an *azabache* charm, especially for kids. For the house, put [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) or plain salt across the thresholds and a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) at the door. 3. **Cleanse the house.** The egg is for people, and houses get *sahumerio*: copal or incense carried through every room, corners first and doorways last. Put Florida Water in the mop water and open the windows. 4. **If the egg cooked, get help.** Ask at a botánica. A limpia from someone with the gift and the training is a different thing from one at your own sink, and there's no shame in wanting the real thing. Then leave it alone. Don't re-read the same egg an hour later. ## Egg Cleanse for a Baby or Child For a baby, you pass the egg over the whole child while reciting the blessing, crack it into water, slide the glass under the crib overnight, and read it in the morning; if the white cooked or there's an eye on the yolk, it was *ojo*. This is where the tradition really lives, so here's the full picture. Families describe the signs of *ojo* in a baby as sudden fussiness, crying that won't settle, restlessness, and sometimes a low fever, usually after a day out among people, and especially after a stranger admired the baby without touching them. (A fever in a baby always gets a call to the pediatrician first.) Touching is the whole trick: the admirer who touches the baby leaves no *ojo*, and the one who only looks does. The limpia is quick and gentle. A woman of the family, often the grandmother, passes the egg over the child from head to feet, reciting the Our Father, with small crosses at the forehead, chest, palms, and soles. Then she cracks it into the glass and puts the glass under the crib, at the head, overnight. Two traditional cures go with it. If you know who gave the *ojo*, the surest cure is for that person to come and touch the child. If that's not possible, a woman of the family wets her thumb with her own saliva, wipes the baby's forehead, and dries it with the hem of her shirt. Then the baby wears an *ojo de venado* on the wrist. If a child is sick, see the doctor. Curanderas say exactly this. The egg and the pediatrician have never been enemies. ## Doing a Limpia for Someone Else To do an egg cleanse for someone else, you ask first, say the words out loud so they can hear you, sweep over the clothes at private areas, and read the egg together. Traditionally the limpia is done **for** you by someone else, whether that's a curandera, a parent, or a grandmother. Doing it on yourself works fine, and most of us do, but if someone who loves you can do it for you, let them. You can't reach your own back anyway, and there's something in being spoken over that you can't give yourself. ## How Often Should You Do an Egg Cleanse? You should do an egg cleanse whenever there's a reason, and no more often than that. A monthly limpia on a Friday is a nice rhythm if you want one, and three in a row is the traditional course when something's heavy. If you notice you're reaching for eggs every week, the eggs aren't the problem. Something keeps putting the weight back on, and that's a question for protection, for boundaries, and maybe for a curandera. This is spiritual practice, not medical or mental-health advice. The work supports you; it doesn't replace the care of a professional. ## Egg Cleanse FAQ ### Is an Egg Cleanse Witchcraft? An egg cleanse is folk healing rather than witchcraft in the usual sense, and it was carried for centuries by devout Catholic grandmothers reciting the Our Father. Witches do use it, and it fits happily into a witch's practice. But if your abuela does limpias and would be offended by the word, she has history on her side. ### Can You Do an Egg Cleanse on Yourself? Yes, you can do an egg cleanse on yourself, and most people do. Traditionally someone does it for you, and it's nicer that way, but a solo limpia at the kitchen sink is a complete limpia. Get someone else to do it for you when you're the one who's worn out. ### Do I Have to Say the Our Father? No, you don't have to say the Our Father, but you do have to say something out loud. The Our Father is the traditional text, and the tradition is Catholic. If that isn't your faith, use an invocation, a chant, or an affirmation of your own, spoken aloud and addressed to something bigger than you. What the limpia doesn't allow is swapping spoken words for silent intention. ### Can I Use an Egg From the Fridge? Yes, an egg from the fridge is fine as long as you let it sit out for twenty minutes so it isn't cold. Freshness is what matters, so check the date. ### Does It Have to Be a White Egg? No, it doesn't have to be a white egg; white is just easier to read. A brown egg works. Some families keep a carton of white eggs just for limpias. ### Why Tuesdays and Fridays? Tuesdays and Fridays are the limpia days because they have always been the limpia days, and no curandera I've asked has given a longer reason. ### What If Nothing Shows up in the Glass? If nothing shows up in the glass, nothing was on you, and that is the reading you want. ### Should I Read It Right Away or Put It Under the Bed? Both are traditional. Under the bed overnight is the older way and the way it's always done for a child, and ten minutes on the counter is what most adults do for themselves. Overnight gives clearer shapes. ### What If the Egg Cracks While I'm Sweeping? If the egg cracks on its own, it took on more than it could hold, so toss it, wash your hands, and start over with a fresh one. Most curanderas read a self-cracking egg as proof you needed the limpia. ### How Do I Dispose of an Egg Cleanse? You dispose of an egg cleanse by adding a pinch of salt to the glass and flushing it, or by pouring it onto the ground away from your home, and never down the kitchen sink or into the kitchen trash. Break the shell before it goes in the bin, and rinse the glass with salt water. ### Are There Any Egg Cleanse Side Effects? The only egg cleanse side effects people report are feeling tired or lighter afterward, and sometimes a good cry. Rest, drink water, and let the candle burn down. If you feel worse for more than a day, that's a body question rather than an egg question, and it's time to call someone who can help. ### Can I Eat the Egg Afterward? No, you can't eat the egg afterward, because it's holding what it took. ### Does an Egg Cleanse Remove the Evil Eye? Yes, removing *mal de ojo* is exactly what the egg cleanse is for, and it has been the go-to cure in Mexican homes for as long as anyone remembers. For a strong *ojo*, do the series of three, and if the egg cooks, see a curandera. ### Where Did the Egg Cleanse Come From? The egg cleanse comes from curanderismo, the folk healing of Mexico and the Southwest, with Indigenous Mesoamerican roots and centuries of Catholic devotion folded in. Egg reading on its own, oomancy, is older and wider, but the limpia as we do it is Mexican. ### Can I Do a Limpia If I'm Not Mexican or Catholic? Yes, you can do a limpia respectfully if you know where it comes from and say so. Keep the spoken words, or swap in an invocation of your own rather than going silent. If you can, learn from someone inside the tradition, and a trip to a botánica is a good first step. Don't rename it, and don't sell it back to the people it came from. ### Where Can I Read More? Erika Buenaflor's *Cleansing Rites of Curanderismo* is the best book on limpias in English, and it was written by a curandera. After that, read Elena Avila's *Woman Who Glows in the Dark* and Eliseo "Cheo" Torres's *Curandero*. Light the candle and say the words. Sweep the egg, crack it, read it, and flush it. Then rub a little Florida Water on the back of your neck and go on with your Friday. This is old work, and it's still done in kitchens for the simplest reason there is: it helps, and the people who do it love the people they do it for. **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection --- ### [What Is a Coven? Definition, Meaning, and How Covens Actually Work](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-a-coven/) **Published:** September 13, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A coven is a group of witches who practice together. Here is the coven definition and meaning, where the word comes from, how covens are run, and how to find one. **Content:** A coven is a group of witches who meet and practice together, usually to celebrate the moons and the sabbats, to train, and to do magic as a group. That is the whole definition, and the rest of this page is what the definition doesn't tell you: how big a coven is, who runs it, what it does on a Tuesday night, what to call a group of witches when "coven" isn't the word, and how to find one if you want one. If you're a solitary witch wondering whether you're missing something, the short answer is no. A coven is one good way to practice, not the only one. Read on and decide for yourself. ## Coven Definition and Meaning A coven is a group of witches, traditionally thirteen but in practice anywhere from three to twenty, who gather regularly for ritual, training, and magical work under a shared tradition or a shared set of agreements. The word carries three layers of meaning depending on who is using it. To a dictionary, a coven is simply a gathering of witches. To a Wiccan, a coven is the basic unit of the religion: the group you are initiated into, that holds your lineage, and that meets at the full moons and the eight sabbats. To most modern witches, a coven is closer to a spiritual family: a small group of people you trust enough to cast a circle with, who see you at your most open, and who show up when your life goes sideways. All three are correct, and the difference matters when someone asks whether you're "in a coven." A Gardnerian means one thing by it, an eclectic Instagram witch means another, and both are using the word honestly. ## What a Group of Witches Is Called A group of witches is called a coven, and that is the answer nearly everyone is looking for. The other words in use are circle, grove, and, in some traditions, clan, hearth, or working group. - **Coven** is the standard word, and it implies a closed, committed group with a shared practice. - **Circle** is the most common alternative, and it usually means a looser, more open group: people who meet for the full moon without formal membership or initiation. Many covens begin as circles. - **Grove** is the Druid word for the same thing, and some nature-focused witch groups borrow it. - **Clan** and **hearth** turn up in Heathen and Norse-leaning groups, where "coven" feels like the wrong tradition. - **Kindred** is the Heathen word for a worship group and is sometimes used by witches who practice with Norse gods. If you need a synonym for coven in ordinary writing, "circle" is the safe one. If you're naming a real group, the word you choose tells people what kind of group it is. ## Where the Word Coven Comes From and How to Say It Coven is pronounced KUV-en, rhyming with "oven," and it comes from the same Latin root as "convene" and "convent": *convenire*, to come together. In Middle English and Scots the word was *covin* or *coven*, and it meant any gathering or company of people, with no witches attached. The first known use of it for a group of witches is in the confession of Isobel Gowdie, a Scottish woman tried for witchcraft in 1662, who said her "coven" had thirteen members. Nobody made much of that for two and a half centuries. Then, in 1921, the folklorist Margaret Murray published *The Witch-Cult in Western Europe*, took Gowdie's thirteen as a rule, and argued that covens of thirteen were the cells of an organized pagan religion that had survived underground since before Christianity. Murray's theory has been rejected by historians, but it was the soil Wicca grew in. Gerald Gardner read Murray, built covens of thirteen, and by the 1950s the word was fixed in its modern sense. So "coven" has two histories: a plain old word for a gathering, and a word that was pinned to witches by a torture-era confession and a mistaken book. Modern witches took it anyway and made it ours. That is how most of our words work. ## How Many Witches Are in a Coven A traditional coven has thirteen witches, and a real one has however many people can fit in the living room and get along, which is usually between three and nine. Thirteen comes from Isobel Gowdie by way of Margaret Murray, and it has a tidy logic: thirteen full moons in a year, a high priestess and twelve members, an odd number that can't split evenly into factions. Some traditional Wiccan covens still hold to it as a maximum, and when a coven grows past thirteen, members "hive off" to found a new coven, which is how lineages spread. Most working covens today are smaller. Three people is enough to cast a circle and call the quarters. Five to seven is the sweet spot for a group that can meet in someone's home, keep everyone's confidence, and not need a committee. Past about twelve, a coven stops being intimate and starts being an organization, which is exactly why the old rule exists. ## Who Leads a Coven A coven is usually led by a High Priestess, often with a High Priest, and in many modern covens leadership rotates or is shared by everyone in the group. In Wicca, the High Priestess is the coven's head: she leads ritual, trains and initiates new members, and holds the coven's lineage. The High Priest works alongside her, and in most Wiccan traditions the roles are paired but not equal, with the High Priestess having the final say. Traditional covens also run a degree system, usually three degrees, that marks a member's training and what they are permitted to do. Outside formal Wicca, most covens are flatter. The founder may lead, or the person hosting that night, or the role may rotate by moon. Some covens vote on everything. Some have a "maiden" who assists the High Priestess and is being trained to lead her own coven one day. There is no rule, and the honest answer to "who's in charge" in a modern coven is "whoever the group agreed on, and it's written down somewhere." If you are curious whether the High Priestess in the tarot deck is the same thing, she isn't. The card is an archetype of hidden knowledge and intuition, and the coven role is a job. ## What a Coven Actually Does A coven meets for esbats and sabbats, trains its members, and works magic together, and in between it does the ordinary things a close group of friends does. - **Esbats** are the full moon gatherings, thirteen a year, and they are the coven's regular working nights: a cast circle, the moon drawn down, spellwork for whatever members need. - **Sabbats** are the eight festivals of the Wheel of the Year, from Samhain to Mabon, and covens celebrate them as a group with ritual, feasting, and the seasonal work of each. - **Training** is a coven's quiet main job. New members learn the tradition's rituals, correspondences, and ethics from people who already know them, which is the thing a book can't give you. - **Initiation** marks a member's full entry into the coven and its tradition. In lineaged Wicca it is a formal rite passed from initiate to initiate; in eclectic covens it may be a self-written dedication in front of the group. - **Group magic** is the reason many people want a coven in the first place. A circle of seven people raising energy for one member's healing or one member's rent is a different animal from a single candle on a single altar. And then there is the rest of it: the text thread, the carpool, the casserole when someone's mother dies. A coven that only meets in circle isn't much of one. ## Coven, Circle, or Solitary A coven is a committed group with membership and a shared practice, a circle is an open group that meets without formal commitment, and a solitary witch practices alone by choice, and all three are complete ways to be a witch. **Solitary practice** is how most witches practice, and it is not a waiting room for coven membership. Scott Cunningham built an entire branch of Wicca for solitaries, and his [*Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/wicca-guide-for-the-solitary-practitioner-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=what-is-a-coven) is still the book most people start with. A solitary witch sets her own calendar, keeps her own book, and answers to nobody, and there are witches who have practiced that way for forty years with no wish to change it. The [How to Become a Witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) guide is written for exactly that path. **A circle** is the middle ground: a group that meets, often for the full moon, without initiation or membership rules. Circles are where most people first practice with others, and they are the right choice if you want company without commitment. Many public rituals at metaphysical shops and Pagan Pride events are circles. **A coven** is the commitment. You are a member, you have a role, your absence is noticed, and the group's work depends on you. It is the most rewarding of the three and the one that asks the most. The [Witches or Wiccans](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) page covers the other distinction people mix up with this one. ## How to Find a Coven To find a coven, start with the [Plentiful Earth Coven Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/), then your nearest metaphysical shop, then the public rituals in your area, and expect the search to take months rather than days. - **The Coven Finder** lists covens that have registered with us, searchable by location and by whether they meet in person or online. Covens that want to be found can list themselves there for free. - **Your local witch shop** is the oldest method and still the best. Shop owners know which groups are active, which are open, and which to avoid. Go in, buy something, and ask. - **Public rituals** are how covens meet prospective members. Pagan Pride Day events, open full moon circles, and sabbat rituals at shops and Unitarian churches are all places where coven members show up in the open. - **Online covens** are real and have been since the 1990s. A coven that meets over video is a coven. It suits people in small towns and people who can't be out. - **Meetup and social media** work, with care. Search your city plus "pagan," "witch," or "Wicca," and treat what you find the way you'd treat any stranger on the internet. The Witches' Voice, which was the directory everyone used for twenty years, closed in 2019, and nothing has fully replaced it, which is part of why we built the Coven Finder. **Before you join anything, read the [red flags](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/coven-red-flags/) first.** The short version: a real coven does not ask for money beyond shared costs, does not pressure you toward sex or nudity as a condition of belonging, does not isolate you from friends and family, does not demand secrecy about who leads it, and does not rush you into initiation. Any one of those is a reason to leave. ## How to Join a Coven To join a coven, you meet the group at open events, ask to be considered, spend a period as a dedicant or outer-court member, and are initiated when both you and the coven are ready, which traditionally takes a year and a day. 1. **Meet them in the open first.** Go to their public rituals or classes. Watch how they treat each other and how they treat newcomers. 2. **Ask.** Most covens will tell you plainly whether they're taking students. Some aren't, and that's not about you. 3. **Expect a getting-to-know-you period.** Traditional Wicca calls this the outer court or dedicant stage, and a year and a day is the classic length. Eclectic covens are often shorter. During this time you attend some rituals, do some study, and everyone finds out whether it fits. 4. **Ask your own questions.** What tradition, what's expected, what does it cost, who leads, what happens if I leave. A good coven answers all of these without flinching. 5. **Initiation.** When both sides agree, you're initiated, and you're in. If it never feels right, walk away with your thanks. Nobody owes a coven their membership. ## How to Start a Coven To start a coven, you gather two or more witches you trust, agree in writing on what the group is for and how it runs, and meet for at least one full turn of the year before you call it a coven. 1. **Start with people, not a plan.** Two or three witches who already trust each other are the seed. A coven of strangers recruited from a post rarely lasts. 2. **Write the agreements down.** What tradition or path, how decisions get made, how often you meet, what it costs, how someone joins and how someone leaves. One page is enough. Every long-lived coven has this document, and every coven that blew up didn't. 3. **Decide who leads, even if the answer is "we rotate."** An unspoken leader is a future fight. 4. **Meet for a year and a day.** Thirteen moons and eight sabbats is the traditional proving period, and by the end of it you'll know whether this is a coven or a book club with candles. Both are fine, but only one is a coven. 5. **Pick a name and, if you like, list yourselves.** The [Coven Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) takes new listings, and being findable is how a small coven becomes a real one. Cunningham's [*Living Wicca*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/living-wicca-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=what-is-a-coven) has a plain chapter on building your own practice that translates well to a small group. ## How Covens Are Named A coven names itself after the thing that holds it together: a place, a moon, a tree, a deity, a lineage, or a joke that stuck. The traditional Wiccan pattern is "Coven of the \[Noun\]" or "\[Adjective\] \[Noun\] Coven," and the nouns run to moons, trees, stones, and animals: Coven of the Silver Wheel, Blackthorn Coven, Oak and Owl. Covens with a patron deity often name themselves for her: Hearth of Brigid, Circle of Hecate. Lineaged covens sometimes carry a name handed down from the mother coven. And a great many covens are named for the street they meet on, the cat who attends every ritual, or something someone said at the first meeting that nobody could stop laughing at. Those last well, because they're true. If you're naming a new coven, choose something you'd be comfortable saying out loud to a stranger at a shop, because you will. ## Coven FAQ ### What Is a Group of Witches Called? A group of witches is called a coven. Looser groups are called circles, Druid groups are called groves, and Heathen groups are called kindreds. ### How Many Witches Are in a Coven? A traditional coven has thirteen witches, and most real covens have between three and nine. Three is enough to work a circle, and past twelve a coven usually splits. ### What Is the Leader of a Coven Called? The leader of a coven is called the High Priestess, usually with a High Priest beside her, and in many modern covens leadership rotates or is shared instead. ### What Is the Difference Between a Coven and a Circle? A coven is a committed group with membership, roles, and usually initiation, and a circle is an open group that meets without formal commitment. Many covens start as circles. ### Do You Have to Join a Coven to Be a Witch? No, you do not have to join a coven to be a witch. Most witches practice alone, and solitary practice is a complete path, not a waiting room. ### How Do You Find a Coven? You find a coven through the [Coven Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/), your local metaphysical shop, and public rituals in your area, and you read the [red flags](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/coven-red-flags/) before you join anything. ### How Do You Join a Coven? You join a coven by meeting the group at open events, asking to be considered, spending a dedicant period that traditionally lasts a year and a day, and being initiated when both sides agree. ### How Do You Start a Coven? You start a coven by gathering two or more witches you trust, writing down how the group runs, and meeting for a full year before you call it a coven. ### Are There Covens Near Me? There are probably covens near you, and the [Coven Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) is the place to look first. If nothing is listed for your area yet, your nearest witch shop will know. ### Can Men Be in a Coven? Yes, men can be in a coven, and most covens are mixed. Some traditions run women-only or men-only covens by choice, and that's a feature of the specific coven, not a rule of the craft. ### What Is a Coven Synonym? The closest synonym for coven is circle, and grove, clan, hearth, and kindred are used by specific traditions. ### Is Coven a Word? Yes, coven is a word in every major English dictionary and a valid Scrabble and Wordle word, and it has meant a gathering of witches in English since the 1600s. ### Is a Coven the Same as a Wiccan Coven? No. A Wiccan coven is a coven within the religion of Wicca, with initiation, degrees, and a lineage, and a coven in general can follow any witchcraft path or none. [What Is Wicca](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) covers the difference, and the [Wiccan glossary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/) has the terms. Whether you find your coven this year, start one, or never want one at all, the craft is yours either way. The word "coven" was handed to us by people who meant it as an accusation. We kept it because a room full of witches turned out to be a good thing to have a name for. If you are still working out the basics, our guide to [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) covers the definition, the traditions, and what solitary practice looks like before you decide about a group. And if you are still deciding what kind of witch you are before you decide about a group, our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) has a six-question self-test. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [What Is Florida Water? Uses, Ingredients, History, and How to Make It](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/spiritual-use-florida-water/) **Published:** September 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Florida Water is a citrus and clove cologne made since 1808 and used for spiritual cleansing across the Americas: what it is, how to use it, what's in it, and a recipe. **Content:** Florida Water is a citrus and spice cologne that has been made in New York since 1808, and for most of that time it has done double duty: a splash-on scent for hot days, and the everyday spiritual water of hoodoo, Santería, Espiritismo, Vodou, and Latin American folk practice. It cleanses, it cools, and it pleases the spirits, and it is the bottle you will find on more altars than any other. This page tells you what Florida Water is, what's actually in the bottle, how people use it, and how to make a batch yourself when the bottle runs out. ## What Florida Water Is Florida Water is an alcohol-based cologne with a citrus, floral, and clove scent, sold in the [tall bottle with the fountain-and-flowers label](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/florida-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-use-florida-water), and it has been made by the same company, Murray & Lanman, since 1808. It started life as an ordinary toilet water, the kind Victorian men and women splashed on after washing, and it is still sold in drugstores for exactly that. What makes it different from every other cologne is what happened to it in the Americas. Somewhere in the nineteenth century, it became the water that practitioners across the Caribbean, the American South, Mexico, Central America, and Peru reached for when they needed to cleanse a person, a room, or an altar, or to set something sweet out for the spirits. Today it is the single most common bottle in a botánica, a hoodoo worker's kit, or a curandera's bag, and the same bottle sits on Espiritismo altars, in Vodou temples, and on the mesa of a Peruvian curandero. The name has nothing to do with the state. It refers to the Fountain of Youth, which legend put in Florida, and to the floral scent. Florida Water is, in the company's own framing, the water of youth. Its Spanish name, Agua de Florida, is the same product and the same idea. ## What's in Florida Water and What It Smells Like Florida Water is made of alcohol, water, and a blend of essential oils, and it smells like sweet orange and bergamot up front, lavender and rose in the middle, and clove and cinnamon underneath. The label on the Murray & Lanman bottle lists alcohol, water, and fragrance, and the exact formula is a company secret. The scent is close enough to read, and perfumers agree on the outline: it is built on sweet orange and bergamot rather than the sharper lemon of European colognes like 4711, with neroli (orange blossom) and lavender for the floral heart, and clove and cinnamon for the warm, spicy finish that makes it recognizable from across a room. Some describe a touch of rose. The alcohol is why it cools on the skin, why it evaporates in a minute, and why it is flammable, which matters when you use it near candles. It is a cologne, not a perfume: light, short-lived, and meant to be splashed rather than dabbed. ## Florida Water History Florida Water was introduced in 1808 by the New York perfumer Robert I. Murray, David Lanman joined the company in the 1830s, and the same firm, Murray & Lanman, still makes it more than two hundred years later. Through the 1800s it was one of the most popular toilet waters in the United States, sold to men and women alike as a bracing splash for after a shave or a hot afternoon. It traveled south with trade, and by the end of the century it was in every pharmacy in the Caribbean and Latin America, which is where it changed jobs. The practitioners of Hoodoo in the American South, of Regla de Ocha and Espiritismo in Cuba and Puerto Rico, of Vodou in Haiti, and of curanderismo from Mexico to Peru already used cool, sweet, scented waters for cleansing and for offerings. Florida Water was cheap, strong, sweet, and available at the drugstore, and it became the standard. It is a rare case of a commercial product being fully adopted by living traditions. In the provinces of Huancabamba and Ayabaca in northern Peru, colognes and perfumes are part of every offering a curandero makes, and Florida Water is the one they reach for; in Guatemala, Maya healers use it in their work; and across the Andes and the Amazon, curanderos spray it from the mouth over a participant at set points in a ceremony. In the United States, it is so tied to Hoodoo that people search for it with "voodoo" attached, which is the wrong word but the right instinct. The [documented history of Florida Water](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_Water) has the sourced version. ## Florida Water Spiritual Meaning Florida Water means cleansing and cooling in spiritual practice, and in most of the traditions that use it, it also means sweetness offered to the spirits and the dead. The logic runs through every tradition that uses it. Water washes. Alcohol cuts through what water can't. Scent that is sweet and cool is pleasing to spirits, ancestors, and saints, who in Caribbean and Latin American practice are understood to be drawn by fragrance and offended by staleness. And a thing that is "cool" in the spiritual sense, in Hoodoo and in Lukumí thinking, calms what is "hot": anger, conflict, illness, the evil eye. Florida Water is the everyday way to cool a hot situation. So the same bottle does three jobs. It takes off what's on you. It makes a place fit for the spirits. And it gives them something sweet when they arrive. ## How to Use Florida Water To use Florida Water, you splash a little on your hands and pass them over your head, the back of your neck, and your arms to cleanse yourself, and you spray or sprinkle it in a room, on a floor, or on an altar to cleanse a space and welcome the spirits. Everything below is a variation on those two moves. ### How to Use Florida Water for Cleansing - **On yourself.** Pour a little into your palm, rub your hands together, and pass them over the crown of your head, the back of your neck, your face, your arms, and the soles of your feet. This is the after-work cleanse, the after-a-hard-conversation cleanse, and the last step after an [egg cleanse](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/egg-cleanse-guide/). - **In a spiritual bath.** Add a capful to a full bath, or to a bucket of water you pour over yourself from the neck down, and let yourself air-dry. Many practitioners do this on Fridays or before a working. - **As a floor wash.** Add a capful or two to a bucket of mop water and mop from the back of the house toward the front door to send what's stale out. Finish by pouring the last of the water outside the front door. - **In the corners of a room.** Spray or sprinkle it into each corner of a room, then the doorways and windowsills. This is the smoke-free alternative to burning sage, and it is the one to use in a rental, a hospital room, or anywhere smoke isn't welcome. Many practitioners use both, spraying the corners after the smoke has cleared, and a [Florida Water smudge kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/florida-water-smudge-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-use-florida-water) bundles the two. - **On your tools.** Wipe your pendulum, your tarot deck's box, your altar cloth, your candle holders, or your stones with a cloth dampened in Florida Water before and after use. Keep it off the cards themselves. - **On your hands before and after a reading.** Readers wipe their hands with it before touching the cards and after the client leaves. ### How to Use Florida Water for the Spirits and Ancestors - **On the altar.** Pour a small glass of Florida Water, or a glass of water with a few drops in it, and set it on the ancestor altar or the spirit table. Refresh it weekly. In Espiritismo this glass of water, the *bóveda*, is the center of the practice. - **As a sprinkle.** Sprinkle a few drops across the altar, over offerings, or on photographs of the dead. - **At the cemetery.** Pour a little at the grave when you visit and before you leave. - **On a dark moon or at Samhain.** Set it out with the other offerings when the dead are closest. ### How to Use Florida Water for Protection - **Trace a symbol.** Dip a finger and trace a [protection symbol](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) on doors, windowsills, and mirrors: a cross, a pentacle, the Algiz rune, or a sigil of your own. - **Sprinkle the thresholds.** Sprinkle it across the front step, the back step, and the windowsills, and follow with [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) if the trouble is serious. - **Wear it out.** A little on the back of the neck and the wrists before you go somewhere heavy, and again when you get home. ### Other Ways People Use Florida Water - **To dress a candle**, in place of oil, when the candle is for cleansing, cooling, or the ancestors. The [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) has the method. - **To anoint a petition** before it is burned or placed under a candle. - **To cool your head.** A splash on the temples and the back of the neck on a hot day is what the cologne was made for, and it is still the first thing many Caribbean grandmothers reach for when the house gets tense. - **After a fight or a fright.** Hands, head, feet. Then a glass of water for the spirits and a thank you. ## Florida Water Cleansing, Step by Step A full Florida Water cleanse of yourself and your home takes about twenty minutes: you cleanse the house from the back to the front door, then yourself from the head down, then set out a glass for the spirits. 1. **Open the windows.** Cleansing sends things out, so give them a way to go. 2. **Mix the wash.** A capful or two of Florida Water in a bucket of clean water. Add a pinch of salt if you have it. 3. **Mop or wipe from the back of the house to the front.** Start in the farthest room and work toward the front door. Wipe doorframes and windowsills as you go. 4. **Pour the last of the water out the front door.** Not down the sink. What you gathered leaves the house. 5. **Spray the corners** of each room with straight Florida Water, then the doorways. 6. **Cleanse yourself.** Splash into your palms and pass them over your head, neck, face, arms, and feet. Let it dry on you. 7. **Set out a glass.** A small glass of water with a few drops of Florida Water on the altar or in the kitchen, for whoever watches over the house. Say thank you. ## Agua de Florida Agua de Florida is the Spanish name for Florida Water, and it is the same Murray & Lanman cologne, though a Peruvian-made version under the same name is also sold across South America and in botánicas in the United States. In Peru, Agua de Florida is central to the mesa, the curandero's altar of objects, where it is offered, sprinkled, and sprayed from the mouth over the patient as a blessing and a cleansing. In Mexico and Central America it is the water curanderas use after a limpia, the same way it is used after an egg cleanse here. If a botánica sells a bottle labeled *Agua de Florida* with a slightly different label, it is the Peruvian license, and practitioners who use it swear it is stronger. Both work. ## How to Make Florida Water You can make Florida Water at home from alcohol, distilled water, and essential oils of sweet orange, bergamot, lavender, clove, and cinnamon, and it takes ten minutes plus two weeks of resting. It won't be Murray & Lanman, whose formula is a secret, but it will be close, and a bottle you made and named is its own kind of powerful. Here is a working recipe. **What you need** - 1 cup (240 ml) of high-proof vodka or Everclear. Witch hazel works for a gentler, skin-friendly version with a shorter shelf life. - ½ cup (120 ml) of distilled water - 20 drops sweet orange essential oil - 15 drops bergamot essential oil - 10 drops lavender essential oil - 6 drops clove essential oil - 4 drops cinnamon leaf essential oil - Optional: 4 drops neroli or 2 drops rose absolute, and a strip of fresh orange peel and a few whole cloves to steep in the bottle - A clean glass bottle with a tight lid **How to make it** 1. **Pour the alcohol into the bottle** and add the essential oils one at a time, swirling after each. 2. **Add the distilled water** and cap the bottle. It will go cloudy; that is the oils meeting the water, and it settles. 3. **Add the peel and cloves** if you're using them. 4. **Name it.** Hold the bottle and say what it's for: cleansing, cooling, the ancestors. If you were raised with a blessing for this, use it. 5. **Rest it for two weeks** somewhere dark, shaking the bottle once a day. Two weeks lets the oils marry and the alcohol pull what it can from the peel. 6. **Strain out the solids** and bottle it. Kept capped and out of the sun, a vodka-based batch lasts a year or more, and a witch hazel batch lasts about three months. Use it exactly as you would the store bottle. ## Where to Buy Florida Water Florida Water is sold at botánicas, at most drugstores and pharmacies in cities with a Caribbean or Latin American community, and online, and it comes in three common sizes. - The [7.5-ounce cologne](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/florida-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-use-florida-water) is the classic bottle with the fountain label, and it is the size most people keep on the altar. - The [12-ounce spray](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/florida-water-spray?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-use-florida-water) is the size used for rooms, corners, and floor washes. - The [2-ounce spray](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/2oz-florida-water?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-use-florida-water) is the travel size that fits a bag, a car, or a desk drawer. - A [Florida Water smudge kit](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/florida-water-smudge-kit?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=spiritual-use-florida-water) is a bottle sold together with a sage bundle for a full house cleansing. Florida Water soap is the same scent in a bar, used for a daily cleansing wash. If you're searching "Florida Water near me," try the nearest botánica first, then the ethnic-foods or personal-care aisle of a big pharmacy, where it often sits with the aftershaves. ## Safety Florida Water is for the outside of the body and for spaces, and it is not for drinking, because it is mostly alcohol and fragrance. - **Never drink it.** The searches for "is Florida Water safe to drink" are mostly people asking about Florida tap water, but the cologne answer is the same: no. - **Keep it away from open flame** until it dries. It is flammable. Dress a candle and let it dry before you light it, and never spray it toward a lit candle. - **Keep it off the eyes** and away from broken skin. - **Try a small patch first** if your skin is sensitive; the alcohol and the clove oil can sting. - **Keep it away from cats.** Essential oils, clove and cinnamon in particular, are hard on cats, so spray rooms when they're out and let it dry before they come back. ## Florida Water FAQ ### What Is Florida Water? Florida Water is an alcohol-based citrus and clove cologne made by Murray & Lanman since 1808, and it is the standard spiritual water for cleansing, cooling, and offerings in Hoodoo, Santería, Espiritismo, Vodou, and Latin American folk practice. ### What Is Florida Water Used For Spiritually? Florida Water is used spiritually to cleanse a person or a space, to cool a hot or tense situation, and to offer something sweet to spirits and ancestors, usually by splashing it on the hands and head, spraying it in a room, or setting a glass of it on an altar. ### What Does Florida Water Smell Like? Florida Water smells like sweet orange and bergamot with lavender and a warm finish of clove and cinnamon, and the alcohol makes it feel cool on the skin. ### What Is in Florida Water? Florida Water is alcohol, water, and fragrance, and the fragrance is built on sweet orange, bergamot, neroli, lavender, clove, and cinnamon. The exact Murray & Lanman formula is a company secret. ### How Do You Use Florida Water for Cleansing? You use Florida Water for cleansing by pouring a little into your palms and passing your hands over your head, neck, arms, and feet, or by adding a capful to bath water or mop water and cleansing from the back of the house toward the front door. ### How Do You Use Florida Water for Protection? You use Florida Water for protection by tracing a protection symbol on doors and windowsills with a wet finger, sprinkling it across the thresholds, and splashing it on the back of your neck before you go somewhere heavy. ### Is Florida Water Safe to Drink? No, Florida Water is not safe to drink, because it is a cologne made of alcohol and fragrance oils. It is for the skin, for rooms, and for altars only. ### Can You Make Florida Water at Home? Yes, you can make Florida Water at home from vodka or witch hazel, distilled water, and essential oils of sweet orange, bergamot, lavender, clove, and cinnamon, rested for two weeks. The recipe is above. ### What Is Agua de Florida? Agua de Florida is the Spanish name for Florida Water, and it refers both to the Murray & Lanman cologne and to a Peruvian-made version sold across South America, both used the same way. ### Is Florida Water Hoodoo or Voodoo? Florida Water is used in Hoodoo, the folk magic of the American South, and in Haitian Vodou, Cuban and Puerto Rican Espiritismo, Santería, and Latin American curanderismo, but it belongs to no single tradition. It is a drugstore cologne that all of them adopted. ### What Are Florida Water Soap Benefits? Florida Water soap carries the same cleansing scent into a daily wash, and people use it for a quick spiritual cleanse in the shower before a working, after a hard day, or on Fridays. ### What Is the Difference Between Florida Water and Kananga Water? Kananga Water is Florida Water's sister cologne, also made by Murray & Lanman, built on ylang-ylang instead of citrus, and it is used the same way, with a particular reputation for work with the dead and for spiritual baths. ### Does Florida Water Expire? Florida Water does not expire in any way that matters; the alcohol preserves it for years. The scent softens after a long time open, so keep it capped and out of the sun. Keep a bottle where you can reach it. Hands, head, feet, a splash in the corners, a glass on the altar. Two hundred years of people who needed a cheap, sweet, cool way to clear the air settled on this one, and they were right. If you make your own [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), a splash of Florida Water in the same mop bucket gives a floor wash both the moon's intention and a clean, bright scent. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Is Witchcraft Real? Are Witches Real, and Does Witchcraft Work?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) **Published:** September 22, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Yes, witchcraft is real, in the sense that matters: real people practice it every day, and have for as long as there have been people. Here is what witches actually do, what "does it work" means, whether it is evil or a religion, and how to test it for yourself. **Content:** Yes, witchcraft is real. It is a practice, not a superpower: people light candles with intention, make charms, brew teas, read cards, keep the moon's calendar, and speak words over jars, and they have done so in every culture on earth for as long as we have records. Witches are real people, more than a million of them in the English-speaking world alone, and the shop that hosts this page sells them their candles. What is *not* settled is whether a spell changes the world by any means science can measure, and that question has an honest answer too, which is most of what this page is about. If you searched this because a friend said they were a witch, because you saw a spell on TikTok, or because you are wondering whether to try it yourself, here is the plain version: what witchcraft is, whether witches exist, whether it works, whether it is evil, whether it is a religion, and how to find out for yourself without anyone's permission. - [Is Witchcraft Real?](#is-real) - [Are Witches Real?](#witches-real) - [What Witchcraft Actually Is](#what-it-is) - [What Witches Actually Do](#what-witches-do) - [Does Witchcraft Work?](#does-it-work) - [Is Witchcraft Evil, Dangerous, or a Sin?](#evil) - [Is Witchcraft a Religion?](#religion) - [Is Magic Real?](#magic) - [Witchcraft Around the World](#world) - [How to Find Out for Yourself](#find-out) - [FAQ](#faq) ## Is Witchcraft Real? Witchcraft is real in the way that cooking, prayer, and gardening are real: it is something people do, with methods, tools, teachers, books, and results they can point to. The word [witchcraft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft) has meant different things in different centuries, and most of the confusion in the question comes from mixing them up. There are three things people mean when they ask: - **Is witchcraft a real practice?** Yes, without any argument. Modern witchcraft is a living set of practices, from [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca), the religion Gerald Gardner built in 1950s England, to eclectic and traditional witchcraft, to the folk-magic traditions that never stopped, like [Hoodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_%28spirituality%29) in the American South and [brujería](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_in_Latin_America) across Latin America. Bookstores have shelves of it. Universities have scholars of it. - **Are the effects of witchcraft real?** Some are, in ways nobody disputes: a ritual changes how the person doing it thinks, feels, and acts, and that changes outcomes. Whether a spell also acts on the world directly, at a distance, by a force outside of the practitioner, is not proven and not disproven by any experiment, and practitioners themselves disagree about it. The section on [whether it works](#does-it-work) takes that seriously. - **Is the witchcraft of horror films real?** No. Nobody is flying, turning people into toads, or cursing a village from a cave. The cackling witch is a character invented by people who were afraid of their neighbors, and the history of that invention is covered [below](#evil). So the short answer is: witchcraft is real, witches are real, the practice is real, and the question of "does it work" deserves a longer answer than yes or no. ## Are Witches Real? Witches are real people, and there are a great many of them. The [word](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_%28word%29) comes from the Old English *wicce* and *wicca*, and for most of history it meant someone the community believed could do magic, for good or ill. Today it mostly means someone who says so themselves. How many? Counting is hard because no census asks "are you a witch," but the closest surveys give a floor. The 2008 American Religious Identification Survey estimated around 340,000 Wiccans in the United States, and the number of people who identify as Pagan or as practicing witchcraft without the Wiccan label is larger; the 2021 census of England and Wales recorded roughly 74,000 Pagans and 13,000 Wiccans as their religion. The [Wicca](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca) and [modern paganism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_paganism) overviews carry the figures. Add the millions who practice folk magic inside another religion, light a candle for a saint, carry a charm, or read tarot without calling themselves anything, and "witch" turns out to be one of the more common things a person can be. What a real witch looks like: a nurse who keeps an altar in her bedroom and does a candle spell for a difficult shift. A man who grows herbs, dries them, and makes protection sachets for his front door. A grandmother in New Orleans who has never used the word witch and would be offended by it, and who also knows exactly which oil to dress a candle with. A teenager with a jar of moon water on the windowsill. A coven of nine that meets on the full moon in a suburban living room. Every one of them is real, and none of them looks like the poster. If you want to meet them, our [coven guide](https://plentifulearth.com/free-guides/find-your-coven/) covers how to find a safe group, and the [difference between witches and Wiccans](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-wiccan-difference/) explains why not every witch is a Wiccan and not every Wiccan calls themselves a witch. ## What Witchcraft Actually Is Witchcraft is the practice of using ritual, intention, and natural materials to influence yourself, your life, and, practitioners hold, the world around you. Our full page on [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) covers the definition, the word's history, and the types; the short version is that every spell has the same three parts: - **An intention.** Something you want: protection for your home, the courage to ask for a raise, the strength to leave, a job, a healed friendship, a quiet mind. Witchcraft is unusually honest about wanting things. - **A ritual.** A set of actions done with attention: lighting a candle, writing a petition, tying a knot, brewing a tea, speaking a charm, casting a circle. The [ritual](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritual) is where the intention stops being a thought and becomes a thing you did with your hands. - **Materials with meaning.** Candles in colors that stand for things, herbs and stones with long lists of associations, moon phases, days of the week, oils and salts and water. This is [sympathetic magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_magic), the oldest idea in the craft: like affects like, and a thing that stands for a thing can act on it. That is the whole machine. A [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/) to sweeten a coworker is a written name, honey, a jar, and a candle burned on top for a few minutes a day. A protection working is [black salt](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-make-black-salt/) across a threshold. [Moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/) is a jar of water left out overnight with a sentence spoken over it. Nothing in any of that requires a belief you do not already hold; it requires only that you do it on purpose and pay attention. Witchcraft is not a single religion, a single tradition, or a single set of rules. Wicca is a religion with a witchcraft practice inside it. Hoodoo is a folk-magic tradition inside Black American Christianity. Italian *stregheria*, Appalachian granny magic, English [cunning folk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunning_folk), and a thousand family practices that have no name at all are witchcraft too. The common thread is the method, not the theology. ## What Witches Actually Do Most of what a witch does on an ordinary day would not look like anything to a stranger, because it is small, domestic, and quiet. In rough order of how common each is: - **Keep an altar.** A shelf or tabletop with a candle, a few stones, a photo, a plant, a cup of water. Tended daily, or weekly, or when things are hard. - **Work with candles.** Choosing a color, carving a word into the wax, dressing it with oil, lighting it with a spoken intention. Our [candle color guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) is the reference most beginners start with. - **Follow the moon.** New moon for beginnings, full moon for charging and release, and a [calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) on the wall or the phone. - **Use herbs, oils, and salts.** In sachets, baths, floor washes, teas, and jars. This is where witchcraft and folk herbalism overlap so completely that they are the same thing. - **Divine.** Tarot, pendulums, runes, scrying. Asking a question and reading the answer from cards, a swing, a stone, or a bowl of water. - **Cleanse and protect.** Smoke, salt, sprays, and words at the doors and windows. The single most common working in every tradition is "keep bad things out of my house." - **Mark the year.** The eight sabbats of the Wheel of the Year for Wiccans and many Pagans; saints' days, family days, and the harvest for folk practitioners. - **Study.** Books, journals, a Book of Shadows, and a long apprenticeship to their own notes. What witches do not do, outside of fiction: fly, shape-shift, curse strangers for sport, worship the devil, or sacrifice anything larger than a bay leaf. The [Wiccan Rede](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-the-wiccan-rede/), "an it harm none, do what ye will," is the ethical rule of the largest modern tradition, and while not every witch follows it, nearly every witch you will meet has some version of it. ## Does Witchcraft Work? Witchcraft reliably works on the person doing it, and whether it also works on the world at a distance is an open question that practitioners answer with their own experience rather than with proof. Both halves of that sentence deserve to be taken seriously, and most pages on this subject only take one. **What witchcraft does that nobody disputes:** - **It makes you decide what you want.** You cannot do a spell for a vague wish. Writing "a job that pays enough to leave this apartment by spring" on a petition paper is a clarifying act, and clarity changes behavior. - **It changes how you act afterward.** A person who has done a courage spell walks into the meeting differently. This is the mechanism behind the [self-fulfilling prophecy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-fulfilling_prophecy), and it is not a small thing; it is how most human intentions turn into results. - **It works on the body the way ritual always has.** Lighting a candle and breathing over it for ten minutes lowers your heart rate. The [placebo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placebo) effect is real, measurable, and strong, and ritual is one of the best-documented ways to trigger it. A witch who calls this "energy" and a researcher who calls it "expectation" are describing the same event. - **It gives grief, fear, and hope somewhere to go.** A protection jar on the windowsill after a break-in does something for the person who made it, whether or not it does anything to burglars. - **It builds attention.** Witches notice things: the moon, the season, what is growing, what they feel. Noticing is a skill, and it compounds. **What is not proven:** - **Action at a distance.** Whether a spell done in one room changes the mind of a person in another, or the outcome of a job interview, or the weather, by any means other than the spellcaster's own subsequent behavior. No controlled study has shown it. That is not the same as a study showing it does not happen, but it is the honest state of the evidence. **What practitioners say:** most witches will tell you two things. First, that their spells work far more often than chance, and they keep journals to prove it to themselves. Second, that magic follows the path of least resistance, so a money spell tends to arrive as overtime, a refund, or a side job rather than a bag of cash on the doorstep. A skeptic hears the second point as a way to explain away misses, and the skeptic is not wrong that [confirmation bias](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confirmation_bias) is real. A witch hears it as an accurate description of how the world responds to intention, and the witch is not wrong that intention plus action produces results. The most useful answer is the one every serious tradition gives: witchcraft works when you also do the work. A job spell plus fifty applications works. A job spell alone works a good deal less often. Nobody who has practiced for long is confused about this, and any page that tells you a spell replaces effort is selling something. ## Is Witchcraft Evil, Dangerous, or a Sin? Witchcraft is not evil, and the idea that it is comes almost entirely from a specific period of European history in which tens of thousands of people, mostly women, were tortured and executed on the accusation. The [witch trials of the early modern period](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_trials_in_the_early_modern_period), roughly 1450 to 1750, killed an estimated 40,000 to 60,000 people across Europe and the colonies, including the twenty at [Salem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trials). The playbook was the [Malleus Maleficarum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malleus_Maleficarum), a 1486 manual that taught that witches made pacts with the devil, flew to sabbaths, and killed children. None of it was true, and the people who died were healers, midwives, widows with property, the mentally ill, and neighbors someone wanted gone. The modern witch inherits the word and none of the crimes. Wicca and nearly all modern witchcraft have no devil to worship; Satan is a figure in Christian theology, and most witches do not hold that theology. The ethical center of the largest tradition is "harm none." The most common workings are protection, healing, love, and money. The practice is, for most people, closer to mindfulness with candles than to anything in a horror film. **Is it dangerous?** The real risks are ordinary ones. Unattended candles cause fires. Herbs can be toxic, and some cheap crystals are, which is why every recipe on this site names its ingredients and its warnings. Hexing someone you are angry at is a bad idea for the same reason sending the angry email is a bad idea. And the biggest danger in modern witchcraft is fraud: online "spellcasters" who charge hundreds of dollars to remove a curse they diagnosed five minutes earlier are a scam so old that the UK had to pass the [Fraudulent Mediums Act](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraudulent_Mediums_Act_1951) against it. No real practitioner tells you that you are cursed and then names a price. **Is it a sin?** That depends entirely on whose rules you are asking about, and this page cannot answer it for you. Several Bible passages, Exodus 22:18 and Deuteronomy 18:10 among them, condemn practices translated as "witchcraft" and "sorcery," and Christians who take those passages as binding will say yes. Scholars note that the Hebrew and Greek words behind those translations meant poisoners, necromancers, and diviners-for-hire in their own time, not a woman with a candle and a jar of rosemary. Many practicing witches are also Christians who have made their peace with those passages, and many are not Christians and are not bound by them. If this question matters to you, it is worth reading the passages yourself, in more than one translation, before deciding. ## Is Witchcraft a Religion? Witchcraft is a practice, not a religion, and it lives inside many religions and outside all of them. The distinction matters, because it is the source of most of the confusion about who is a witch. - **Wicca is a religion.** It has deities (usually a Goddess and a God), a liturgical calendar (the eight sabbats and the full-moon esbats), an ethic (the Rede), initiations, and clergy. It also has witchcraft as its central practice, which is why "Wiccan" and "witch" get used as synonyms. They are not. Our page on [what Wicca is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) goes deeper. - **Modern paganism is a family of religions**, of which Wicca is the largest, and many Pagans practice witchcraft while others do not. A Heathen who honors the Norse gods and a Hellenic polytheist who honors the Greek ones may never cast a spell. - **Folk magic lives inside other religions.** Hoodoo practitioners are usually Christian. Italian folk magic sat inside Catholicism for centuries. Curanderismo in Mexico draws on Catholic saints. These traditions are best learned from practitioners within them rather than from a page like this one, and their practitioners often do not use the word witch at all. - **Secular witches exist.** A growing number of people practice witchcraft with no deities and no religious belief, treating it as psychology, self-care, and art. They are as real as any other witch. So: if someone tells you witchcraft is their religion, they usually mean Wicca or another Pagan path. If they tell you it is their practice, they may belong to any religion or none. Both are correct uses of the word. ## Is Magic Real? Magic in the witchcraft sense is real as a practice and unproven as a force, which is the same answer as for witchcraft, and the word itself is the problem. "Magic" means three different things: - **Stage magic** is real and is a trick. The magician knows the card was never in the hat. Some witches spell their word *magick*, with a k, specifically to keep the two apart; the spelling was popularized by Aleister Crowley for that purpose. - **Fantasy magic** is fireballs and levitation, and it is not real. Nobody in a coven thinks it is. - **[Magic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_%28supernatural%29) in the witchcraft sense** is the practice of influencing events by ritual and will. Whether it influences events by anything other than the practitioner's own changed behavior is the open question from [above](#does-it-work). What is certain is that people have practiced it in every culture and every century, that it reliably changes the practitioner, and that it has never been made to perform on demand in a laboratory. If you are asking "is magic real" because you want fantasy magic, the answer is no and the disappointment is understandable. If you are asking because you want to know whether lighting a candle with intention is worth doing, the answer is that it has been worth doing to a very large number of people for a very long time. ## Witchcraft Around the World Witchcraft exists in every culture, and in some places the word still gets people killed, which is worth knowing before you use it lightly. In much of Europe, North America, and Australia, "witch" is a self-description and a bookstore category. In parts of [sub-Saharan Africa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_in_Africa), Papua New Guinea, and South Asia, "witch" is an accusation, and [accusations against children](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witchcraft_accusations_against_children), the elderly, and widows lead to expulsion, violence, and murder every year. Those accusations have nothing to do with the practice on this page; they are the early modern witch hunt still running. Within living traditions, the picture is rich and specific. [Hoodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_%28spirituality%29) is the folk magic of Black Americans, built from West African, Native American, and European practice. Brujería and curanderismo run through Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. [Stregheria](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stregheria) is the modern revival of Italian witchcraft. British and Irish [cunning folk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cunning_folk) were the village healers and finders of lost things for centuries. Each has its own rules, its own name for itself, and its own community, and the ones that grew up under oppression are best learned from practitioners within the tradition, not assembled from the internet. ## How to Find Out for Yourself The only way to answer "is witchcraft real" to your own satisfaction is to try it for a month with a journal, because no page, including this one, can hand you the experience. The method is simple and it is the one every teacher gives a new student: - **Pick three small, specific workings.** Not "money," but "a check I am owed arrives by the 15th." Not "love," but "a good conversation with my sister this week." Small and specific, so that you can tell whether they happened. - **Do them properly.** A candle, a written intention, a few spoken words, ten minutes of attention. Our [honey jar spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/how-to-make-a-honey-jar-spell/) and [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) are complete methods with nothing left vague. - **Write down the date, the working, and how you felt.** Then leave it alone. - **Do the ordinary work too.** Call the sister. Send the invoice reminder. Witchcraft is not a substitute for effort and has never claimed to be. - **Check the journal after thirty days.** Look at what happened, what did not, and what changed in you either way. Be as honest about the misses as the hits. Most people who do this come out one of two ways. Some decide the results were coincidence and the calm was nice, and they stop, having lost nothing but a few candles. Others find that something moved, in the world or in themselves, that they cannot fully account for, and they keep going. Both are reasonable conclusions from the same experiment. If you want a book to walk beside you, Scott Cunningham's [*Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/wicca-guide-for-the-solitary-practitioner-by-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=is-witchcraft-real) is the one most working witches started with, and his [*The Truth About Witchcraft Today*](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/truth-about-witchcraby-scott-cunningham?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=is-witchcraft-real) was written for exactly the question in this page's title. Our own guide to [how to become a witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) picks up where this page ends. ## FAQ ### Is witchcraft real? Yes. Witchcraft is a real practice followed by a great many people today and throughout history: ritual, intention, and natural materials used to influence oneself and, practitioners hold, the world. What is unproven is whether a spell acts on the world by any means beyond the practitioner's own changed behavior; that question is open, and practitioners answer it from experience. ### Are witches real? Yes. Witches are ordinary people who practice witchcraft, and surveys count hundreds of thousands who identify as Wiccan or Pagan in the United States and the United Kingdom alone, with many more who practice folk magic without using the word. They are nurses, teachers, grandparents, and teenagers, not the figure from folklore. ### Does witchcraft work? Witchcraft reliably changes the person who practices it: it clarifies what you want, changes how you act, and calms the body the way any ritual does, which produces real results. Whether it also acts at a distance, on other people or events, has never been shown in a controlled study and never been ruled out. Every serious tradition says that spells work alongside effort, not instead of it. ### Is witchcraft evil? No. The idea comes from the European witch trials of 1450 to 1750, which executed tens of thousands of innocent people on invented charges of devil worship. Modern witchcraft has no devil in it; its most common workings are protection, healing, love, and prosperity, and the largest tradition's rule is "harm none." ### Is witchcraft a sin? That depends on the religion asking. Several Bible passages condemn practices translated as witchcraft and sorcery, and Christians who read them as binding say yes; scholars note the original words meant poisoners and necromancers rather than modern practitioners. Many witches are Christians who have reconciled the two, and many are not Christian. Read the passages yourself if the question matters to you. ### Is witchcraft a religion? No, witchcraft is a practice. Wicca is a religion that has witchcraft at its center, which is why the words get confused, but witchcraft is also practiced inside Christianity (Hoodoo), Catholicism (curanderismo, Italian folk magic), other Pagan paths, and by secular practitioners with no religion at all. ### Is witchcraft dangerous? The real dangers are practical: unattended candles, toxic herbs and stones, and fraud. Online "spellcasters" who tell you that you are cursed and then charge to remove it are the oldest scam in the field. Working with named, safe ingredients and refusing to pay strangers to lift curses removes nearly all of the risk. ### Is magic real? Magic in the witchcraft sense is a real practice and an unproven force, the same answer as for witchcraft. Stage magic is a trick and fantasy magic is fiction; some witches spell their word "magick" to keep it separate from both. ### What is the difference between a witch and a Wiccan? A Wiccan follows Wicca, a religion founded in the 1950s with a Goddess and God, eight seasonal festivals, and the Rede as its ethic. A witch is anyone who practices witchcraft, inside Wicca or any other religion or none. All Wiccans practice witchcraft; most witches are not Wiccan. ### Can anyone become a witch? Yes. There is no initiation required to practice witchcraft on your own, and most modern witches are self-taught from books and practice. Some traditions and covens do have initiations, and closed folk traditions are best learned from within their communities, but the basic practice of candle, intention, and attention is open to anyone. ### How do I know if witchcraft is real for me? Try it for a month with a journal: three small, specific workings, done properly alongside ordinary effort, with the date and result written down. Judge the journal honestly at the end. That is the test every teacher gives, and it is the only one that answers the question for you rather than for someone else. If the test leaves you wanting to go further, our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) explains the kinds of practice you can choose from and how to tell which one fits you. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Watermelon Spiritual Uses: The Spirit & Magic of Watermelon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/watermelon-spiritual-uses/) **Published:** July 6, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Every plant carries a story, one written in sunlight, soil, and ancient memory. Today, we meet Watermelon. ## In This Guide - [🌸 1. Meet Watermelon](#🌸-1-meet-watermelon) - [🔮 2. The Spirit of Watermelon](#🔮-2-the-spirit-of-watermelon) - [🕯️ 3. Watermelon Spiritual Uses](#🕯️-3-magical-practical-uses) - [💫 4. Reflection & Practice](#💫-4-reflection-practice) ## 🌸 **1. Meet Watermelon** Filled with water and imbued with emotion, the deliciously sweet Watermelon carries a handful of powerful magickal properties! Its pink flesh and refreshing sweetness make it a summertime favorite. Starting out as a sacred melon in Egypt, Watermelon’s lineage is ancient and full of divine meaning. Over centuries, it has become a symbol of growth, enlightenment, and emotional renewal. ✨ **Quick Info** - **Latin Name:** Citrullus lanatus - **Element:** Water - **Planetary Energy:** Moon - **Chakra Connection:** Heart, Sacral - **Keywords:** Healing, Peace, Flow, Emotion, Love “Watermelon teaches us that even in sweetness, there is strength, and through release, renewal blooms.” ## 🔮 **2. The Spirit of Watermelon** Spiritually, Watermelon connects us with the soothing and purifying energy of the Moon and Water. It flows where healing is needed most, softening hardened emotions and cleansing the heart of heaviness. In ancient Egypt, this sacred melon symbolized the soul’s journey and the nourishment that comes from emotional clarity. It was also tied to fertility and the cycles of rebirth, much like the water it embodies. Watermelon’s spirit calls to those seeking peace, balance, and ease. It helps you open up to joy again after hardship, inviting love and emotional harmony back into your energy field. ## 🕯️ **3. Watermelon Spiritual Uses** Use Watermelon to bring emotional flow, physical healing, and heart-based renewal into your rituals. Whether in magick or daily practice, this fruit invites energy to move gently and lovingly. - **For All-Purpose Healing:** Cut or juice the fruit and consecrate it as an offering for emotional renewal and a fresh start. - **To Clear Energy Blockages:** Blend into a juice or smoothie and drink while visualizing the liquid flowing through your energy channels with ease. - **For Peace & Love:** Gift an organic watermelon to someone who needs serenity. Choose a yellow variety to inspire creativity or inner light. - **To Help Spirits Move On:** Roll a melon out your front door to honor the passing of a loved one, which is a Hawaiian custom that symbolizes release and guidance to the next realm. - **For Lust & Passion:** Watermelon's juicy red flesh has long symbolized passion, and the swelling melon on the vine stands for fertility and creation. - **To Release Heavy Emotion:** Meditate with a slice or whole melon near your heart, then drink its juice while envisioning your sorrow transforming into peace. You can use Watermelon in your summer rituals, healing baths, or offerings to welcome peace and joyful renewal. ## 💫 **4. Reflection & Practice** When it comes to working with watermelon spiritual uses, it can be done as simply as taking a quiet moment with a slice of Watermelon in hand. Feel its coolness, its softness, its sweetness. These are each reminders that healing doesn’t have to be harsh. Let it remind you that flow and comfort can coexist. **Journal Prompts:** - “What emotions arise when I connect with Watermelon?” - “How does Watermelon help me release what no longer serves me?” - “What lesson is Watermelon teaching me about self-compassion?” **[Affirmation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmations_(New_Age)):** “I welcome Watermelon’s peace into my heart. My emotions flow freely, my energy is renewed, and I am whole.” May the energy of Watermelon bring sweetness to your healing and calm to your spirit. As you enjoy its nourishment, let it remind you that even after deep emotion, peace always follows. “May Watermelon’s gentle energy wash away what’s heavy and fill your spirit with love.” ## ⚠️ **Herbal Safety Note** This post is for educational and spiritual purposes only. Always research or consult a qualified herbalist before ingesting herbs or applying them to the skin. **🌿 Mini FAQ For Watermelon Spiritual Uses** **Q:** What are the spiritual properties of Watermelon? **A:** Watermelon carries healing, emotional clarity, and peace energy, making it perfect for heart-based rituals and release work. **Q:** How can I use Watermelon in my daily rituals? **A:** Drink its juice during meditation to release emotional heaviness or place it on your altar as a symbol of heart-centered healing. How do you use Watermelon in your spiritual practice? Share your ritual below or tag us @PlentifulEarth on social! Watermelon carries peace and emotional renewal. Save this to your Book of Shadows and connect with its loving, flowing magic 🍉✨. [![watermelon spiritual uses image to share on pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-watermelon-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforwatermelon Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-watermelon.jpg) **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [How to know you’re a Witch: Understanding Your Calling](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-know-youre-a-witch/) **Published:** October 26, 2018 **Author:** Wicca Blumoon **Content:** When I was just 14 years old, I started to experience what is called, in some Wiccan circles, "The Calling". I didn't really understand what this was, or what it was that I was experiencing. All understood was that I knew I had to find out what was going on with me. However, I didn't know how or what I could do to figure this out. The good news? This “calling” was not painful like we might see on TV, but it was very repetitive; it just kept calling to me. I had to figure this out. Every path to the craft is different, so I want to share my story of discovering my personal Wiccan with you.## The Year Before I Became Wiccan It hadn’t been a year ago, back in 1993 when I had renounced my Christianity, when I started experiencing things. I’d even say that what I was experiencing was anything but normal. I had begun to hear voices calling to me. ### The Calling The voices weren’t what we think of when we learn about hysterics. Instead, it was one voice with one, pure purpose. To be specific, it was a female's voice saying, "Come to me!" The voice didn’t seem to be in my head, but it seemed to be off in the distance. And it didn't seem to come from any direction. Nor did it matter where I was or what I was doing; it just kept calling to me. I even heard it in my sleep. By this time it's been 2 months since this whole thing started. Needless to say, I was starting to question my sanity.## The Search for Answers The year is 1994, and the internet wasn't what it's like today. In the 90s, there were some categorized, organized bits of information about normal topics, but nothing existed on the web about Wicca, Witchcraft, or Paganism. So, after some thought, I started visiting any and every bookstore that I could find. ### Bypass Spiritual and Religious Barriers to Find your Path To top it off, I couldn’t explain it at the time, but in addition to the Woman’s voice, I had this urge/feeling to check out different religions. I read about Buddhism, Judaism, Shinto, and a few worldly religious. After searching in about 5 different bookstores, I finally came across a book about Wicca. That book was called "Teen Witch." ### “Teen Witch” was my Gateway Book When I read this book, it was like I found a missing part of me, or a long lost friend and colleague. As I read through this book, I learned many techniques, including my favorite -- meditation, and it was through this specific skill that I was introduced to the Goddess. I immediately knew it was her voice that was calling to me. ### The Voice of the Goddess that is Always with Me To this day, I continue hearing and talking to the Goddess. Over time, she would show me many things about myself that no one else could possibly know. She would reveal to me my past lives and even unlock some of my past lives’ memories. I knew, in these moments, that this was my calling and I was meant to walk this path. I never had any doubt that the Goddess wasn't who she said she was. ## Finding your Spiritual Path, Today Today, many people have a harder time finding their path than I did. There is so much information about Wicca that it can get very confusing on where to start; not everyone has a clear starting point as I did. So if you're one of these individuals, I hope my story will help you understand the calling and give you some guidance in order to find it. I hope I’ve helped you understand what is going on. ## How to Find Your Spiritual Path The important thing is to trust your instincts. - What are they telling you? - Where should you go to find what you need? - Are you hearing a voice like I was? - Are you feeling an urge to do something or find something? This is what it means to have "The Calling." It's calling to you, and it is up to you to find what and where it is. You may not understand it at first. Keep at it. ### Wicca was the path for me. This was my calling, but it might not be yours. **Research.** If it isn't the path for you, consider doing what I did: read up on different religions and beliefs. This is a great way to see how and why other religions think the way they do. Once you understand the core of each religion, you will find something that speaks to you. You will know right away if you found it. **Meditate.** Next, try meditation. Learn how to meditate, and call out in your mind to what has been calling you. You may feel that meditation doesn’t work for you, but remember: there are different depths to meditating. Try many different styles of meditation to see what works with your mindset. **Talk aloud.** Another thing you should try is just talking aloud; this is greatly underestimated. If you’re not in a location that is safe to say things out loud, say them in your head. Trust me if it is a deity trying to make a connection with you. They will be able to hear your thoughts. Remember, finding your path may not be instantaneous, and it does take time and effort. However, doing these things is a sure-fire start to finding your way on the correct path. When you begin this journey, you'll start to know yourself and be true to yourself as well. You will know what your calling is. *Copyright 2018 Wicca Blumoon + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.*If you are still asking whether witches are real at all, our page on [whether witchcraft is real](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/is-witchcraft-real/) answers that first, and then how to find out for yourself. If the answer is yes, our guide to the [types of witches](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-witches/) has a six-question self-test for figuring out what kind. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** real witch stories --- ### [How to Dilute Essential Oils Safely: Dilution Chart and Safety Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/essential-oil-dilution-guide/) **Published:** August 8, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Dilute an essential oil before it touches your skin, every time. For most adult uses that means 1 to 2 percent: about 6 to 12 drops of essential oil in one ounce (30 ml) of carrier oil. Oils used only on candles, charms, or objects don't need diluting, but the moment you anoint yourself, the carrier oil goes in first. Essential oils are a staple for witches, yogis, and anyone who likes their ritual to smell good. They're also far stronger than they look: a single drop can hold the aromatic compounds of a whole handful of plant material. Here's how we dilute them so the only thing you notice is the scent. ## Why Diluting Essential Oils Is Important Undiluted essential oil can irritate or burn skin, and repeated use of an undiluted oil can cause sensitization, an allergic reaction that tends to come back every time you use that oil afterward. A carrier oil spreads the essential oil out so less of it sits on any patch of skin at once. Sweet almond, jojoba, fractionated coconut, and grapeseed are all good carriers; jojoba keeps the longest. ## Which Essential Oils Need to Be Diluted? All of them, whenever they go on skin. You'll see older guides, including an earlier version of this page, describe gentle oils like lavender or frankincense as safe to use "neat," straight from the bottle. Aromatherapy safety guidance has moved away from that, and we have too. Some oils need extra care even when diluted: - **Hot oils:** cinnamon bark, clove, oregano, and thyme are skin irritants. Keep them to 1 percent or less, and many people skip them on skin entirely and save them for candles and charms. - **Citrus oils:** cold-pressed bergamot, lemon, lime, and grapefruit can make skin burn in sunlight. If you wear them, stay out of direct sun for 12 hours afterward. - **Strong cooling oils:** peppermint and eucalyptus are intense close to the face and are not for young children. ## Essential Oil Dilution Chart These are for healthy adults. Drop sizes vary between bottles, so treat the counts as close, not exact. | Dilution | Drops per 1 oz (30 ml) carrier | Good for | |---|---|---| | 0.5% | 3 drops | Sensitive skin, the face, a first try with a new oil | | 1% | 6 drops | Daily anointing oils, face, anything you wear every day | | 2% | 12 drops | Massage and body oils, ritual bath oils | | 3% | 18 drops | Small areas, short-term use, such as anointing wrists before a working | ## How to Dilute an Essential Oil 1. Pour your carrier oil into a clean glass bottle first. Amber or cobalt glass keeps light out. 2. Add the essential oil drop by drop, counting as you go. 3. Cap and roll the bottle between your palms to mix. This is a lovely moment to state your intention for the blend. 4. Label it with the oils, the percentage, and the date. 5. Patch test before the first full use: a dab on the inside of your forearm, then wait 24 hours. Redness or itching means that blend isn't for you. ## Children, Pregnancy, and Pets We don't give dilutions for babies, children, or pregnancy. Those need individual advice from a doctor or a certified aromatherapist, and some oils are off the table entirely. Never use essential oils on or near an infant. Cats are especially sensitive to essential oils, including diffused ones, so keep blends and diffusers out of the rooms they use. ## Essential Oils in Magic Without Touching Skin Plenty of magical uses never go near your skin. Dress a candle, scent a sachet or mojo bag, add a few drops to a floor wash, or anoint a charm, a door frame, or a letter. Undiluted oil is fine for these, as long as you wash your hands afterward and keep the bottle away from open flame. ## Essential Oil Safety Basics - Don't swallow essential oils or add them to drinks. - Keep them away from your eyes. If one gets in, don't rub; get medical advice if the stinging doesn't settle. - Store them capped, cool, and out of reach of children. - If you have a skin condition, a medical condition, or take medication, check with your doctor before using them on your body. Diluting doesn't weaken the magic. The scent still carries your intention; it just lets you work with it every day without your skin paying for it. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** essential oils --- ### [Magical Properties of Mulberry | Mulberry Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-of-mulberry-mulberry-materia-magicka/) **Published:** May 4, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Mulberries closely resemble another favorite backyard berry, the blackberry. The difference? Mulberries grow on trees and bushes! In Witch-speak, this type of evolution to protect itself hails from the element of Air. Blackberries use the stinging power of thorns to ward away enemies, while the Mulberry raises itself taller than its enemies to thrive. You’ll see this energy a lot as we explore the magickal correspondences of Mulberries! Native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas, this berry has ties all around the world. Let’s pull the wisdom of our earthly ancestors into our magick. Here’s our list of the magickal correspondences of Mulberry! ## Magickal Properties of Mulberry \| Mulberry Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Morus ### Folk Names for Mulberry - Blood of a Goose (tree sap) ### Gender of Mulberry - Female and Male - Balanced ### Elements that Rule Mulberry - Air - Fire - Earth ### Planets that Rule Mulberry - Venus - Mars ### Signs that Rule Mulberry - Sagittarius - Aries - Aquarius ### Deities that Rule Mulberry - Athena - Minerva ### Chakras that work with Mulberry - Crown chakra - Sacral chakra - Root chakra - Earth seed chakra ### Mulberry’s Magickal Properties - **Cosmic Connection** - **Dream Prophecies:** Sleep with Mulberry leaves under your pillows to have psychic dreams. - **Healing** - **Knowledge**: Cosmic knowledge - **Protection**: Make a tea from the leaves and use the brew to draw protection sigils - **Strength**: Carry the leaves as a talisman for strength and courage. - **Wholeness**: Meditate under the tree to sync your subtle bodies. - **Willpower**: Use wood from this tree to craft a wand that will boost your willpower. - **Yin and Yang Balance** ## Mulberry Warnings - If you have diabetes or take blood sugar medication, talk with your doctor before eating mulberry in quantity. What are some of your favorite ways to use Mulberry in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! *Copyright 2019 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [A Quick Guide to Carrier Oils and their Benefits](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/carrier-oil-benefits/) **Published:** August 16, 2018 **Author:** Stephanie Rivera **Content:** Essential oil is almost always accompanied by the phrase “carrier oils”. Why? Because carrier oils help carry safely diluted amounts of oil to your skin! The best news? You likely have a carrier oil already, right in your kitchen! The most basic carrier oils can be found in the kitchen, for cooking, or in your closet, for your hair. Each carrier oil has its own added benefits, so, use the guide below to help pick the oil that boosts your DIY natural beauty recipe! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/carrier-oils-and-their-benefits-533x800.jpg "carrieroilsandtheirbenefits Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## A Quick Guide to Carrier Oils and their Benefits ### Argan Oil Skin Benefits - Super moisturizing - Loaded with vitamin E - Packed with fatty acids ### Jojoba Oil Skin Benefits - Softens skin - Makes skin incredibly soft ### Coconut Oil Skin Benefits - PS, I call this one “the all natural, put it anywhere miracle worker.” - Keeps skin hydrated and strong - Filled with fatty acids ### Olive Oil Skin Benefits - Rich in vitamins. ### Sweet Almond Oil Skin Benefits - Hypoallergenic - Perfect for irritated or sensitive skin - High in omega-3s. ### Grapeseed Oil Skin Benefits - A light, silky texture that sinks in fast. - Rich in antioxidants *Copyright 2018 Stephanie Rivera + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Magickal Properties of Chocolate](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-properties-chocolate/) **Published:** December 5, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** We’ve all heard the phrase “A little chocolate a day keeps the doctor at bay,” and while that may not be totally true, it can keep loneliness away! Metaphysically and magickally, chocolate is perfect for love, romance, sex, friendship, and grounding! Take a nibble of chocolate to bring you back down to Earth and help you actually love here! Use chocolate in love magick, spells, and potions to help with self-love, finding love, feeling in love, feeling happy, feeling content, and so much more! Whether you’re a chocoholic, Kitchen Witch, or sympathetic Christian, chocolate has a special vibration just for you! As with other magickal correspondence lists, this materia magicka lets you know what energies chocolate will add to a prayer or spell and when to use it! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-chocolate-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforchocolate Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Magickal Properties of Chocolate ### **Latin Name:** - Theobroma cacao ### **Gender:** - Feminine ### **Elements:** - **White Chocolate**: Water - **Milk Chocolate**: Water, Earth - **Dark Chocolate**: Earth, Fire - **Cacao Nibs**: Fire ### **Planets:** - **White Chocolate**: Venus - **Milk Chocolate**: Venus, Earth - **Dark Chocolate**: Earth, Moon - **Cacao Nibs**: Earth, Sun, Uranus ### **Signs:** - **White Chocolate**: Pisces, Aquarius - **Milk Chocolate**: Cancer, Libra - **Dark Chocolate**: Scorpio, Virgo, Aries - **Cacao Nibs**: Scorpio, Virgo ### **Chakras:** - **White Chocolate**: Heart - **Milk Chocolate**: Heart - **Dark Chocolate**: Heart, Sacral - **Cacao Nibs**: Sacral, Root ### **Magickal Properties:** - **White Chocolate**: Friendship, Self-love, Fun - **Milk Chocolate**: Friendship, Self-love, Nurturing, Love, Balance, Fun, Raises emotional energy - **Dark Chocolate**: Love, Romance, Grounding, Prosperity - **Cacao Nibs**: Grounding, Prosperity, Ancestors ### **Warnings:** - The sweeter the chocolate, the worse it is for you. If you are diabetic, be careful when eating processed chocolate. *Copyright 2016 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [51 Huge Signs You're A Starseed & Which Star System Are You From?](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/starseed-traits-star-system/) **Published:** July 27, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Visualize, for a moment, our beautiful, deep, vast universe. It's filled with small white dwarfs, massive solar beings, millions of planets, in thousands of swirling, glittering galaxies. If you're here, you already strongly feel that we're not alone in our universe. In fact, we now have [biological non-human evidence](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/uaps-starseeds-earth/) that we're not the only sentient beings in our universe. Also, if you're like my husband and his dad, you likely feel like Earth is just a dream you can't wake up from, are ready for a vacation away from Earth, or that Earth doesn't quite feel like home. You may be a Starseed. Let's find out! ## Table Of Contents - [51 Signs That You’re a Starseed](#5-starseed-signs) - [Extraordinary Traits](#h-extraordinary-traits) - [Starseed-Specific Traits](#h-starseed-traits) - [Defining Starseeds](#h-defining-starseeds) - [What Is a Starseed?](#h-what-is-a-starseed) - [Starseed Common Goals](#h-starseed-types) - [Starseed Types](#h-star-systems-starseeds-may-originate-from) - [Star Systems Starseeds May Originate From](#h-the-pleiades) - [The Pleiades](#h-sirius) - [Sirius](#h-orion) - [Orion](#h-andromeda) - [Andromeda](#h-lyra) - [Lyra](#h-how-to-connect-with-your-starseed-family) - [How To Connect With Your Starseed Family](#h-to-close-the-circle) - [To Close The Circle](#h-faqs) - [FAQs](#h-faqs) - [What is a Starseed?](#faq-question-66a590910ffe9) - [What are the signs of being a Starseed?](#faq-question-66a590910ffeb) - [What are the different types of Starseeds?](#faq-question-66a590910ffec) - [Can I be a Starseed from more than one star system?](#faq-question-66a590910ffed) - [How can I connect with my Starseed family?](#faq-question-66a590910ffee) ## 51 Signs That You’re a Starseed What if your soul wasn't solely from Earth, but had its origins in these distant star systems? If you've ever felt a strange connection to the cosmos or out of place on Earth, you might be a Starseed. Sometimes, there are overlaps to spiritual species, so we've broken down these 51 signs into two sections: Extraordinary Traist and Starseed-Specific Traits. ### Extraordinary Traits If you can answer "Yes, that's me!" to at least half of these, then you're definitely within the realm of Lightworker, Starseed, Psychic, or Indigo Child, where you're able to tap into different dimensions. You: 1. Have **felt different** from others from a young age. 2. Possesses an **innate wisdom** far beyond your apparent age. 3. Have a **heightened sensitivity** to your environment. 4. Experience **deja vu** or precognition regularly. 5. Have an unusual, often vivid, and intricate **dream life**. 6. Experience frequent **synchronicities**. 7. Had **spiritual or paranormal experiences** in childhood. 8. Have a distinct sense of **not belonging** to your family or society. 9. Find comfort and solace in **solitude**. 10. Have natural and strong **empathic abilities** 11. Have a **strong sense of purpose** or mission in life. 12. Exhibit a strong **pull towards helping others** and the Earth. 13. Experience a strong connection with **nature and animals**. 14. Display a **fast learning capability**, especially in spiritual matters. 15. Frequently feel **unexplained energy surges** moving through your body. 16. Are drawn to the metaphysical, the mysteries of the universe, and **esoteric knowledge**. 17. **Possesses psychic abilities**, such as clairvoyance or telepathy. 18. Have **past-life memories or experiences**. 19. Find traditional life paths (job, marriage, etc.) to be **unfulfilling or meaningless**. 20. Have an **inquisitive mind** and question established norms and systems. 21. **Don't fear death** and instead, sees it as a transition. 22. Display **creative or artistic talents**. 23. Are **more nocturnal**, feeling energized at night and tired during the day. 24. Are drawn to **crystals, sacred geometry, or other metaphysical tools**. 25. Have an **intricate inner life**, often getting lost in your thoughts. 26. Are frequently the person others go to for **advice and guidance**. 27. Display **uncommon compassion and understanding** for others. 28. Attract others easily due to your **strong energetic field**. 29. Feel a constant longing to **return to a more advanced, peaceful, and loving society**. 30. Are frequently described as an **"old soul"**. 31. Can **communicate or connect with spirits** and other unseen entities. 32. Have a deep **love for all living beings** and the universe. 33. Are highly sensitive to the **energy of the spaces and people around you**. 34. Experience **profound moments of déjà vu, or reality glitches**. 35. **Intuitively understand the law of energy** and vibration. ### Starseed-Specific Traits If you answered yes to at least half of the Extraordinary Traits, plus you can answer "Yes, that's me!" to almost all of these, then you're definitely out of this world! You: 36. Feel a **deep connection to space and the stars**. 37. Feel a **strange affinity to certain cultures, time periods, or locations**. 38. **Don't resonate with worldly desires** and pursuits. 39. Have an **innate understanding of complex spiritual concepts**. 40. Often feels like you are in a **"waking dream"**. 41. Have a history of **encounters with extraterrestrial beings** or unidentified flying objects (UFOs)/unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). 42. Have an **unusual blood type** or RH factor. 43. Possess an **advanced understanding or interest in science**, especially astronomy or quantum physics. 44. Have **a sense of urgency to fulfill your mission**, even if you're unsure of what it is. 45. Have a **deep desire for a "home"** that you've never seen in this life. 46. Feel a deep **connection to water**, in all its forms. 47. Have a high resistance or intolerance to **lower vibrations** (such as violence, hatred). 48. Are frequently **drawn to the sky and stars** without understanding why. 49. Have an **interest in ancient civilizations**, particularly those of high spiritual or technological advancement. 50. Have **highly intuitive eating and lifestyle habits**. 51. Have **memories or dreams of places not on Earth**. Remember, this list is not intended as a definitive diagnostic tool. Identifying as a Starseed is an entirely personal and deeply spiritual journey that depends on individual feelings, experiences, and beliefs. ## Defining Starseeds So, you're a Starseed! It's so exciting! But, what does it mean? ### What Is a Starseed? In the spiritual community, a Starseed is considered to be a soul or bundle of awareness that originates from different star systems or galaxies but is now living on Earth, usually to understand and feel life from a Human standpoint. Starseeds often feel different from others and have a profound sense of not belonging to this world. While this is largely a metaphysical concept and not recognized by mainstream psychology or psychiatry, there are certain traits and experiences common among those who identify as Starseeds. ### Starseed Common Goals Starseeds typically decide to make the journey to Earth, or the Earth plane that we're experiencing right now, in order to: - Learn about this era of time. - Understand current discoveries of Earth. - Help guide Earth to its next big milestone. - Experience life as a Human. - Understand where we came from and will continue to go. - Share rare knowledge from other galaxies or planes of existence. ### Starseed Types There are various types of starseeds, based on their originating star systems. These include Pleiadian, Sirian, Arcturian, Andromedan, and many others, each carrying unique traits and purposes. ## Star Systems Starseeds May Originate From Once you suspect you're a Starseed, your next question is likely to be: Where do I come from? Check out the traits of Starseeds from each system to help pinpoint what part of the galaxy your consciousness may come from! ### The Pleiades Also known as the "Seven Sisters," Starseeds from the Pleiades are known for their **healing abilities and loving, gentle nature**. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pleiades-555x400.jpg "Pleiades Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pleiades.jpg)The Pleaides### Sirius Sirius Starseeds are advanced in spiritual wisdom, and they are responsible for **elevating the consciousness of humanity**. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/640px-Hubble_heic0206j-575x400.jpg "640pxHubbleheic0206j Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/640px-Hubble_heic0206j.jpg)Sirius (bottom star)### Orion Orion Starseeds are warriors at heart with a strong inclination towards **uncovering truth and wisdom**. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/701px-Orion_Head_to_Toe-519x800.jpg "701pxOrionHeadtoToe Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/701px-Orion_Head_to_Toe.jpg)The Orion Constellation### Andromeda Andromedan Starseeds are known for their **independence, free-thinking, and strong sense of justice**. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1008px-M31_09-01-2011_cropped-560x400.jpg "Picture saved with settings embedded Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1008px-M31_09-01-2011_cropped.jpg)The Andromeda Galaxy### Lyra Lyran Starseeds are identified by their deep understanding of **cosmic unity and love**. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/428px-Lyra_constellation_detail_long_exposure.jpg "428pxLyraconstellationdetaillongexposure Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/428px-Lyra_constellation_detail_long_exposure.jpg)The Lyra Constellation## How To Connect With Your Starseed Family Recognizing your starseed traits and star system is the first step in connecting with your celestial family. It can offer a sense of peace and belonging, opening pathways to new spiritual growth. Browsing [r/starseeds](https://www.reddit.com/r/starseeds/) or [r/Experiencers](https://www.reddit.com/r/Experiencers/) can help you connect with others who feel pulled to a specific star system. Meditation and intention setting also helps to shift reality towards your goal of connecting with your Motherland. Finally, locating your star system in the sky and gazing towards its direction will help connect you to its cosmic energies. ## To Close The Circle Being a starseed is not a matter of superior status but a unique cosmic journey, filled with love, purpose, and growth. By recognizing these signs and connecting with your star origins, you embrace the vastness of your soul and the beautiful diversity of our universe. ## **FAQs** ### What is a Starseed? A Starseed is the concept of a soul that originated from different star systems or galaxies but is currently living on Earth. ### What are the signs of being a Starseed? Signs include high emotional intelligence, unique physical traits, a sense of intense cosmic connection, high sensitivity, and compelling dreams. ### What are the different types of Starseeds? Different types include Pleiadian, Sirian, Arcturian, Andromedan, and more. ### Can I be a Starseed from more than one star system? Yes, some believe it's possible to have connections with multiple star systems. ### How can I connect with my Starseed family? Recognizing your starseed traits and star system origin, then reaching out to others on Reddit or in meditation. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance **Tags:** starseeds --- ### [6 Foods to Balance Your Root Chakra](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-foods/) **Published:** December 30, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Your root chakra is the energy point of your body that keeps you feeling safe, helps you feel grounded, and gives you an air of security. Located at the base of the spine, this swirling point of energy roots you to the earth and empowers you to see life from its most realistic point of view. ## How do I know if my root chakra needs healing or chakra balancing? Your Muladhara, or root chakra, needs healing if you notice: - Circulatory issues - Reproductive health issues - Easily distracted - Waves of heaviness or worry - Lack of self-esteem - Increased laziness - Increased fear and insecurity - Feelings of abandonment or loneliness These signs and experiences mean that your chakra is out of balance or blocked. You need to add energy work, spiritual healing, specific crystals, or specific foods to your physical body to balance your chakra system. ## What foods can I eat to balance my root chakra? As a rule of thumb, foods that are colored red or orange will activate and empower your root chakra. Here are our favorite foods that bring balance to your mind, body, and spirit. ### 1. Root vegetables It’s no coincidence that foods that grow deep in the ground help us feel connected to the ground itself. Root vegetables and rhizomes carry the steady energy of Earth. Next time you’re feeling scattered or unrooted, eat or drink: - Carrots - Parsnips - Potatoes - Garlic - Dandelion Root Tea - Beets - Ginger - Turmeric - Turnips ### 2. Hot Peppers Firey and often red, spicy peppers immediately pull us back into the physical space and help us become aware of our physical bodies. The spice of peppers is what gives us an energizing zap while grounding any excess energies. Try: - Sweet Red Cherry Peppers - Red Jalapenos - Serranos - Chipoltes - Anchos - Poblanos - Hatch Peppers ### 3. Red Meats Anything colored red immediately energizes our root chakra. Red meats have an extra form of energy to help us ground since they contain lots of iron and protein. So, if you’re feeling lethargic, try: - Beef - Lamb - Veal - Goat - Venison ### 4. Eggs Protein and basic vitamins and minerals strengthen the root chakra, and eggs contain the most complete types of proteins and vitamins. So, an easy way to charge your root chakra is to eat: - Chicken Eggs - Quail Eggs ### 5. High-Protein Foods Vegans can also charge and balance their root chakra, even though meat and eggs are not part of their diets. If you’re Vegan, try balancing your Muladhara with: - Tofu - Edamame - Beans - Peanuts - Peanut Butter - Cashews - Walnuts - Sunflower Seeds - Cacao Nibs ### 6. Red foods The easiest way to balance and restore your root chakra is to eat foods that are naturally red. Red foods that heal the root chakra include: - Sweet or tart cherries - Strawberries - Raspberries - Apples - Beets - Chard - Rhubarb - Pomegranates - Tomatoes - Watermelon - Cranberries - Grapes **LEARN \|** Root Chakra Resources: - [Root Chakra Healing Perfume Oil Recipe For Grounding](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/root-chakra-perfume-oil-recipe/) **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** chakras --- ### [10 Ways to use Lavender Essential Oil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/lavender-essential-oil-uses/) **Published:** March 27, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Lavender is nature’s chill pill. Smell it, eat it, bathe in it, and moisturize with it to immediately hit your reset button. Lavender’s essential oil compounds can soothe tired and aching skin, relax sore muscles, slow down your racing mind, and calm down a cranky tummy. Anytime you need to hit pause on life, lavender is there for you! To get you started, we created a quick list of 10 ways you can use lavender essential oil in your everyday life. With all essential oils, it’s important to dilute them in a carrier oil to minimize the chance of irritation on the skin. **The basic dilution amount is 1 drop of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil.** ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/10-ways-to-use-lavender-essential-oil-533x800.jpg "10waystouselavenderessentialoil Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## 10 Ways to use Lavender Essential Oil ### 1. Sleep better by adding a few drops to the corners of your pillow before bed. ### 2. Moisturize and brighten skin by adding a 1-2 drops to your favorite carrier oil to make a quick skin moisturizer. ### 3. Meditate easier by adding a few drops to the outside of an eye mask before counting down. ### 4. Invoke instant calm by adding a 5 drops to a small vial filled with salt to make a personal inhaler. ### 5. Create a calming mood during your moon time by adding 5-10 drops of lavender essential oil to your favorite diffuser. ### 6. Soften dry skin by diluting 2 drops in coconut oil and massaging into skin. ### 7. Relieve chapped lips by mixing 1 drop of lavender essential oil into your favorite carrier oil and rub on lips. ### 8. Boost your clean clothes by adding a few drops to a small towel and tossing it into the dryer. ### 9. Unwind at the end of a long day by massaging diluted lavender essential oil into your temples. ### 10. Massage sore muscles with lavender essential oil diluted in your favorite carrier oil. **Essential oils are for external use only.***Copyright 2018 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance **Tags:** Aromatherapy, essential oils --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Bananas | Witch Herb Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/bananas/) **Published:** August 4, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Bananas are our most affordable fruit (ahem, berry) in the United States. We know that everything has a specific energy signature and can be used as a magical ingredient. Move over Betty Crocker, the Witches are here! Use bananas for being open to change in order to become resilient, romance, money, and more! - [Magickal Correspondences of Bananas \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-bananas-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Name](#h-folk-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magickal Properties Of Bananas](#h-magickal-properties-of-bananas) Wondering how? Here’s our list of the Magickal Correspondences and Magickal Properties of Bananas! Consider this entry part of the pantry of magickal household items! ![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-bananas-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforbananas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## **Magickal Correspondences of Bananas \| A Materia Magicka** ### Latin name - *Musa (Many hybrids and variants exist under this genus. The outdated scientific name is Musa sapientum.)* ### Folk Name - Mai'a (Hawaiian name) ### Gender - Masculine Energy ### Elements - Air ### Planets - Mars ### Signs - Leo ### Deities - Buddha - The God ### Chakras - Sacral - Solar Plexus ### Magickal Properties Of Bananas - **Resilience through change:** Make yourself comfortable with change and able to pivot quickly by working with this fruit! - The current cultivar that we know today in America, the Cavendish, was instantly popularized out of necessity when the Gros Michel variety became highly susceptible to Panama disease in the 1950s. Supermarkets and the American public had to quickly pivot to a new variety, as well as a new flavor. Next time you need to be inspired to make a sudden change, eat a banana and set the intention that everything will be okay! - **Wealth + Increased Money:** Not only is this popular fruit nice to your wallet, but its energy can be nice to your bank account, too! The leaves can be used to symbolize money in wealth and money spells. - **Increased luck:** Plant this plant around your house in order to inspire good luck in your household. - **Increased your spirituality:** Eat this yellow fruit before embarking on a new spiritual quest to connect your energy to the universe, or carry a banana charm on your person. Because the fruit grows up towards the sky, legend has it that bananas stimulate the connection to the realm above the sky. - **Lust and passion:** Once upon a time, bananas were only allowed to be eaten by men, and these phallic fruits have long been linked to lust. Eat a banana as part of a passion spell, or use powdered dried banana in spells for lust and sexuality! - **Symbol for the God:** The phallic shape of bananas supplies incredible masculine energy to the space. In many cultures and spiritualities (such as in Voodoo), bananas make a great altar symbol for the God. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation Script](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chamomile-empowerm-guided-meditation/) **Published:** October 26, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Chamomile, also called *Scented Mayweed*, has been cherished for centuries as a calming and empowering herb. Most of us know it as a soothing cup of tea at the end of a long day, but did you know that you can also work with Chamomile’s spiritual energy in meditation? This **[Chamomile Empowerment Guided Meditation](https://insighttimer.com/auroramoone/guided-meditations/chamomile-relaxation-plus-empowerment-guided-meditation)** allows you to directly connect to the spirit of Chamomile. Just like crystals carry energetic vibrations, Chamomile brings relaxation, clarity, and empowerment. By aligning with its gentle yet powerful energy, you’ll open yourself to a clearer vision of your next steps in life. ## The Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation Script Audio ## 🌿 Benefits of Chamomile Guided Meditation - ✨ **Let go of stress and worry**: settle your body and mind, one breath at a time. - 🌞 **Empower your spirit** – connect with the Sun’s strength through Chamomile’s energy. - 🌸 **Ground and transform negativity** – release tension and watch it bloom into healing light. Chamomile is perfect for beginners looking for simple, affordable ways to add mindfulness and herbal energy to their practice. It’s also beloved by empaths and caregivers who need a quick reset and nurturing self-care. ## 🧘 Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation Script [![Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/woman-laying-in-a-field-of-chamomile-800x800.png "woman laying in a field of chamomile Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/woman-laying-in-a-field-of-chamomile.png)### Part 1 of the Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation Script: Relaxation Countdown 1. Sit or lie down in your favorite meditative position. You can sit with your legs crossed and your back straight. You can sit with your feet flat on the floor. If it’s comfortable for you, you can lie down in a comfortable position. 2. Now, close your eyes and take a deep breath in. Enjoy the way the breath feels as you exhale. 3. Slowly inhale and move your awareness to the top of your head. Exhale and relax your scalp. 4. Inhale deeply and relax your forehead and your eyebrows as you exhale. 5. Bring your awareness to your eyes. Relax them. Relax your cheeks. Relax your ears. Relax your tongue and mouth. Relax your jaw and your neck, rolling your awareness down into your neck and shoulders. 6. Feel your neck relax, and feel all of the tension melt from your shoulders, shoulder blades, and upper back. 7. Inhale deeply into your heart and allow your chest to melt into the love and relaxation that you feel in this moment. 8. Relax your arms all the way down to your fingertips. 9. Relax your abdominal muscles. Relax your back. Feel waves of relaxation roll down your spine. 10. Inhale. Exhale. Feel your hips relaxing and melting into the chair, the floor, or the bed beneath you. Relax your thighs. Relax your knees. Relax your calves. 11. Inhale. Exhale and relax your ankles, your feet, and finally relax your toes. 12. Feel waves of relaxation wash away all of the tension that remains in your body. Inhale and enjoy this moment of stillness. 13. Now, imagine that the warm sun is drying your body, getting rid of the last bits of tension in your muscles. Feel your heart open to the love of The Universe. ### Part 2 of the Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation Script: Empowerment Meditation 1. Shift your attention to your mind’s eye -- the spot in the center of your forehead, between your eyes, where you imagination exists. This is your mind’s eye. 2. In your mind’s eye, see a door. Open that door and walk into the beautiful, green field that is now before you. 3. Walk around for a moment. What do you see? Do you see trees? Maybe you see a river. Perhaps a few wildflowers dot the green ground. Continue walking. 4. Notice the sounds of the animals in the distance; what do they sound like? 5. Notice the green grass between your toes; what does it feel like? 6. Find a spot that calls to you. Sit down on the lush, green grass. Feel how the grass feels on your legs and on your hands. 7. Now, tune back into your body. Where do you sense your anxiety? Any fear? Any uncertainty? Locate those feelings within your body. Acknowledge these feelings. Accept these feelings, and allow them to start flowing away from your mind. Feel those feelings getting further and further away from your mind as they travel down through your neck and down through your shoulders. As they travel, those feelings pick up any anxiety and tension that exists in your body along the way down. 8. Feel your anxiety leaving your body by flowing down and out through your fingertips and through toes. Feel it entering the ground to be grounded into the earth to be transformed into beautiful, healthy white flowers all around you. 9. Look around at the beautiful, white garden that is now all around you. Look at the bright, white petals and strong yellow centers of these flowers. Notice that all of these chamomile flowers are giving their attention to you. Notice how the attention of each flower makes you feel warm. 10. Now, notice how much each of those flower’s centers reminds you of the warm, loving, attentive Sun. 11. Shift your focus away from those beautiful flowers and look up into the sky. Look towards the bright Sun. You notice how it warms and empowers things to grow on Earth. Notice how it warms you. Notice how it empowers you. Notice how it feels like a hug. Feel the happiness that you receive from the hug. 12. Place your hands on your belly, on your solar plexus. Visualize a tiny sun in the center of your solar plexus. Feel it growing larger. Feel it growing brighter. Feel that light, feel that Sun growing warmer. Feel the love, strength, warmth, and personal attention that you felt when you looked at the Sun and at those Chamomile flowers. 13. Now, feel that warm feeling growing inside of you. 14. Feel the tiny, personal sun in your solar plexus opening up. Feel and visualize that tiny sun blooming into a beautiful, white petaled flower. Feel your own love, strength, warmth, and personal empowerment growing larger and larger. 15. Let the feeling of Chamomile’s strength wash over you. Know that you have this warm, strong energy inside of you, always. Know that you are strong. You are brave. You are bright. You are smart, and you are loved. Know that You Can. 16. Stand up and thank the Chamomile flowers for absorbing your harmful energy. Thank the Sun for giving you strength. 17. Return to your mind and return to your body. 18. Take a moment to inhale and deeply exhale. Slowly, wiggle your toes. Slowly, move your arms. Slowly, sit up, and feel the warmth you felt in your meditation. 19. You are empowered! ## 🌼 Why Do A Guided Meditate with Chamomile? Chamomile isn’t just a bedtime tea. Spiritually, it has been used for: - 🌙 **Relaxation & Sleep** – easing the mind into peaceful rest. - ☀ **Empowerment & Courage** – boosting confidence and personal strength. - 🏡 **Protection & Cleansing** – transforming anxiety into positive, protective energy. By following this Chamomile Relaxation + Empowerment Guided Meditation, you tap into an ancient herbal ally that helps you **release fear, embrace peace, and feel empowered**. ## 🙋 FAQs About Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation Script **Q: Do I need to drink Chamomile tea before meditating?** A: No, but many people enjoy sipping tea before or after meditation to deepen relaxation. **Q: Can I use Chamomile essential oil instead of sitting with the plant?** A: Yes! Diffusing Chamomile essential oil or anointing your pulse points can enhance the experience. **Q: How often should I do this Chamomile Relaxation and Empowerment Guided Meditation?** A: As often as you need grounding and empowerment; many people practice weekly or during stressful times. ✨ **Final Note:** Chamomile reminds us that strength doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers, nurtures, and gently clears the way forward. This meditation helps you embody that quiet, powerful strength. 🌼 **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Nourishing 3-Ingredient Honey Face Mask Recipe With Oats & Goat’s Milk](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/honey-face-mask-oats-goat-milk/) **Published:** October 18, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-49198)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/simple-oat-goats-milk-and-honey-face-mask) What are the benefits of a honey face mask? Which honey face mask recipe can I make at home? Today, we'll teach you how to prepare a quick beauty mask this winter to help maintain the softness, smoothness, and suppleness of your face! - [What Are The Best Ingredients For A DIY Honey Face Mask Recipe?](#what-are-the-best-ingredients-for-a-diy-honey-face-mask-recipe) - [What Makes Honey Good For Face Masks?](#what-makes-honey-good-for-face-masks) - [What Makes Oatmeal Good For Face Masks?](#what-makes-oatmeal-good-for-face-masks) - [What Makes Goat's Milk Good For Face Masks?](#what-makes-goats-milk-good-for-face-masks) - [Honey Face Mask Recipe](#honey-face-mask-recipe) - [How do I store this honey face mask?](#faq-question-1751219951728) - [Is this honey face mask safe to consume?](#faq-question-1751219972211) ## What Are The Best Ingredients For A DIY Honey Face Mask Recipe? Honey. Oats. Milk. Honey is known for its moisturizing, skin-softening feel, which makes it a lovely ingredient for a face mask. Oatmeal is known for its skin benefits, along with Cleopatra's use of milk baths and honey's preserving properties. ### What Makes Honey Good For Face Masks? Honey is a natural humectant that helps skin hold on to moisture, leaving it soft and dewy. [![a bowl of oatmeal with a spoon and honey for a honey face mask recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oats-honey-milk-4-min-800x800.png "oats honey milk 4min Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oats-honey-milk-4-min.png)Honey feels soothing on the skin, and combining honey with oatmeal makes a gentle exfoliating scrub. In cosmetic formulations, honey is often used to boost skin hydration and leave skin looking brighter and smoother. It has been a beauty staple since the ancient world, prized for its rich, golden softness. From a spiritual and magical perspective, you can easily enchant the honey in this recipe to enhance its natural energies of sweetness, abundance, and healing to create a well-rounded natural beauty spell. ### What Makes Oatmeal Good For Face Masks? Oatmeal gently exfoliates the skin, unclogging pores and revealing glowing skin by removing dead cells. Its saponins cleanse the skin, while proteins strengthen the skin's defense, and fats moisturize it. Oats' polysaccharides seal in moisture. [![a bowl of oatmeal with a spoon and honey for a honey face mask recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oats-honey-milk-4-min-800x800.png "oats honey milk 4min Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oats-honey-milk-4-min.png)In addition, oatmeal feels calming on the skin and is gentle enough for sensitive skin. Its soft, creamy texture makes the mask feel comforting rather than harsh. From a spiritual and magical perspective, you can easily enchant the oats in this recipe to enhance their natural energies of grounding, protection, and nourishment, amplifying the spell's intentions. ### What Makes Goat's Milk Good For Face Masks? Milk, rich in vitamins, probiotics, and lactic acid, boosts skin health and complements oatmeal's exfoliating effect. Goat's milk is a nutritious alternative with a skin-friendly pH. [![a bowl of oats and honey next to a spoon](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oats-honey-milk-3-min-800x800.png "oats honey milk 3min Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/oats-honey-milk-3-min.png)From a medical perspective, goat's milk in skincare products has moisturizing properties that help maintain skin hydration levels. The lactic acid in goat's milk aids in gently exfoliating the skin, promoting cell turnover. Goat's milk contains vitamins A and B that support skin repair and regeneration. Its natural fats and proteins contribute to a softening effect on the skin, making it smooth and supple. The pH balance of goat's milk makes it less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions on the skin. From a spiritual and magical perspective, you can easily enchant the milk in this recipe to enhance its natural energies of purification, nourishment, and healing, aligning with the spell's intentions. Because this mask is made with honey, do not use it if caring for a child under 1 year old. Do not use on children younger than 1 year old. ## Honey Face Mask Recipe ![A bowl of raw oats next to a dish of honey with a honey dipper and a glass of milk, ingredients for a wholesome breakfast at a metaphysical shop.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Screen-Shot-2015-10-18-at-2.06.48-PM-150x150.png "oats milk and honey Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/simple-oat-goats-milk-and-honey-face-mask) No ratings yet ## Simple Oat, Goat’s Milk, and Honey Face Mask This simple, moisturizing facial mask recipe is made with just three ingredients -- oats, milk, and honey! We recommend using organic ingredients in order to have the most beautiful skin possible! Also, this recipe scales easily! You can make a large batch or a smaller batch! Simply reduce the amount of oats and powdered milk in equal ratios! Prep Time5 minutes mins Total Time5 minutes mins Course: Facial Masks Cuisine: Beauty Yield: 16 masks ### Materials #### Mask Base Ingredients - 1 cup Organic Oats - 1 cup Powdered Goat's Milk Other powdered milks are great, too! #### Individual Mask Ingredients (always use 2T. of base and 1t. of honey!) - 2 Tbsp. Base Ingredients Made from above - 1 tsp. Royal Jelly Or your favorite honey! - 1 splash Hot Water (If using Royal Jelly) ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions #### Mask Base Instructions - In a blender, blend together the oats and powdered goat’s milk into a fine powder. Vitamix works perfectly for this! - Store the dry base ingredients in a dry, sealed container until you’re ready to use! #### Individual Mask Instructions - In a small bowl, melt the royal jelly with a splash of hot water. If using honey, just add your honey to the small bowl. - Add 2 tablespoons of your dry base ingredients to your liquid honey. Stir to combine. Add warm water if it’s too stiff. Add more powder if it’s too wet. - Wet your face and spread the mask evenly onto your skin, gently rubbing as you do. - Let the mask sit for 5 minutes, and rinse! ### How do I store this honey face mask? Store the powdered honey face mask base in a clean, airtight container for up to 6 months. Once mixed, used immediately. ### Is this honey face mask safe to consume? Absolutely! As long as it's been created with edible ingredients and properly stored according to food safety standards! **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [What Is Sympathetic Magic & How It Can Power-Up Your Spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/sympathetic-magic-spells/) **Published:** July 23, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** In the world of witchcraft, spellcasting, and occult practices, magic comes in various forms. One of the oldest and most potent methods is Sympathetic Magic. In fact, Sympathetic Magic is one of our favorite forms of magic because it's easy to cast! This ancient art revolves around the principle that like attracts like and that objects connected in some way have the power to influence each other. By understanding the concepts and practices of Sympathetic Magic, you can enhance the potency and effectiveness of your spells, making them more powerful and successful. ## In This Guide: - [What Is Sympathetic Magic?](#h-what-is-sympathetic-magic) - [The Power of Symbolism](#h-the-power-of-symbolism) - [Law of Similarity](#h-law-of-similarity) - [How Sympathetic Magic Enhances Spells](#h-how-sympathetic-magic-enhances-spells) - [How To Do A Sympathetic Magic Ritual](#h-how-to-do-a-sympathetic-magic-ritual) - [Personalizing Your Spells with Sympathetic Magic](#h-personalizing-your-spells-with-sympathetic-magic) - [Do's and Don'ts of Sympathetic Magic](#h-do-s-and-don-ts-of-sympathetic-magic) - [Enhance Your Spellcasting With Sympathetic Magic](#h-enhance-your-spellcasting-with-sympathetic-magic) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#h-frequently-asked-questions) - [Can I use Sympathetic Magic for healing purposes?](#faq-question-66a590946b64d) - [Is Sympathetic Magic the same as sympathetic vibrations?](#faq-question-66a590946b650) - [How long does it take for Sympathetic Magic spells to work?](#faq-question-66a590946b652) - [Can I use Sympathetic Magic to attract love into my life?](#faq-question-66a590946b653) - [Is it necessary to cast a circle before performing Sympathetic Magic?](#faq-question-66a590946b654) ## What Is Sympathetic Magic? Sympathetic Magic is based on the belief that actions performed on one object or representation of something can influence a similar or related object or situation. **In short, if a spell is cast on a smaller version of an item, it is naturally directed to the larger, real version of the item.** Think of Voodoo Dolls or [Nazar Evil Eye Charms](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/how-use-nazar-evil-eye-charm/). The concept is deeply rooted in the idea that everything in the universe is interconnected, and by tapping into these connections, one can manifest their intentions into reality. There are two primary laws that govern Sympathetic Magic: the Law of Similarity and the Law of Contagion. ### The Power of Symbolism Symbols play a crucial role in Sympathetic Magic. They act as the bridge between the physical world and the spiritual realm. These symbols can be anything, ranging from simple shapes to elaborate icons, each holding a specific meaning and energy. When you use the right symbols in your spellcasting, you can amplify your intentions and send out a clear message to the universe. ### Law of Similarity The Law of Similarity states that things that resemble each other have a connection on a metaphysical level. For example, a voodoo doll is believed to represent a specific individual. By performing actions on the doll, you can influence the person it represents. This law is the basis for using representations in spellwork. ## How Sympathetic Magic Enhances Spells Sympathetic Magic enhances spells by tapping into the interconnectedness of all things. By carefully selecting symbols, objects, and actions that represent your intentions, you align yourself with the energies required to manifest your desires. The use of symbolism creates a strong focus, allowing your energy and intention to be directed clearly toward your goal. ## How To Do A Sympathetic Magic Ritual To perform Sympathetic Magic, you will need to create a ritual that aligns with your intentions. Here's a step-by-step guide to Sympathetic Magic to help you get started: 1. **Set Your Intention:** Clearly define what you want to achieve with your spell. Whether it's love, prosperity, protection, or healing, be specific about your goal. - For this, we'll focus on prosperity. Let's pretend we're casting a money spell. 2. **Choose Your Symbols:** Select symbols that resonate with your intention. Research different symbols and their meanings to find the ones that best represent your desires. - For this example, we'll select a photo of ourselves plus a million-dollar bill. We'll also pick something to tie the two symbols together, like hemp rope. 3. **Gather Materials:** Collect the materials you need for your ritual, including candles, crystals, herbs, and any personal belongings or representations. - In addition to our symbols, we'll supercharge this spell by decorating our altar with green candles, cinnamon, and lodestones. 4. **Create Your Sacred Space:** Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can perform your ritual. Cleanse the area and create a sacred atmosphere. 5. **Invoke Your Higher Self:** Connect with your higher self or spiritual guides through meditation or prayer to seek their guidance and assistance. 6. **Perform Your Ritual:** Follow the steps of your chosen sympathetic magic type (imitative or contagious) and perform the actions that align with your intention. - For this ritual, we'll place our photo on one side of the altar, and the million-dollar bill on the other side. We'll move the money closer and closer to the photo until they're touching, visualizing that the money is getting closer and closer. Once they're touching, we'll bind them together with our hemp rope. - This symbolizes that money will come our way and stay with us. 7. **Express Gratitude:** Once your ritual is complete, express gratitude to the universe, your higher self, and any spiritual entities you invoked for their assistance. ## Personalizing Your Spells with Sympathetic Magic To make your spells more effective, consider personalizing them with elements that hold special significance to you. Here's how you can do it: 1. **Birthstones:** Use your birthstone to add a personal touch and enhance the connection with your intentions. 2. **Personal Belongings:** Incorporate items that belong to you or have sentimental value in the ritual. 3. **Astrological Significance:** Align your spellwork with astrological events or the zodiac sign associated with your intention. 4. **Moon Phases:** Perform your spells during specific moon phases that resonate with your goal (e.g., New Moon for new beginnings or Full Moon for manifestation). ## Do's and Don'ts of Sympathetic Magic While Sympathetic Magic can be a powerful tool, it is essential to approach it with respect and responsibility. Here are some do's and don'ts: ### Do's - **Do Your Research:** Study the symbols, rituals, and practices thoroughly before attempting any sympathetic magic. - **Do Set Clear Intentions:** Be specific about your desires and goals to enhance the effectiveness of your spells. - **Do Cleanse and Charge:** Purify your materials and charge them with your intentions before using them in a ritual. ### Don'ts - **Don't Manipulate Others:** Avoid using sympathetic magic to manipulate or harm others. - **Don't Perform Spells Without Consent:** Always seek permission before performing a spell on behalf of someone else. - **Don't Rely Solely on Magic:** Use sympathetic magic as a tool, but remember that taking practical actions is essential for achieving your goals. ## Enhance Your Spellcasting With Sympathetic Magic By incorporating the principles of Sympathetic Magic into your spellcasting practice, you can significantly enhance the effectiveness of your spells. The power of symbolism and the belief in interconnectedness play a vital role in making your intentions a reality. Remember that the key to successful spellcasting lies in clear intentions, focus, and genuine belief in the magic you wield. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I use Sympathetic Magic for healing purposes? Yes, Sympathetic Magic can be utilized for healing spells by selecting symbols and materials that represent health and recovery. ### Is Sympathetic Magic the same as sympathetic vibrations? No, Sympathetic Magic and sympathetic vibrations are different concepts. Sympathetic vibrations refer to the phenomenon where one object vibrates in response to the vibrations of another object. ### How long does it take for Sympathetic Magic spells to work? The time it takes for Sympathetic Magic spells to work varies depending on the complexity of the intention and the energy put into the ritual. Some may see results quickly, while others may require more time and patience. ### Can I use Sympathetic Magic to attract love into my life? Absolutely. Sympathetic Magic is commonly used in love spells to attract affection, romance, and meaningful connections. ### **Is it necessary to cast a circle before performing Sympathetic Magic?** While casting a circle can create a protective barrier and enhance the ritual's focus, it is not mandatory. The decision to cast a circle depends on your personal preferences and beliefs. Sympathetic Magic is a powerful and ancient art that allows practitioners to tap into the interconnectedness of all things. By understanding the principles of like attracts like and the transfer of energies, you can harness the potency of symbolism and enhance your spellcasting practices. Remember always to approach magic with respect, responsibility, and positive intentions. With Sympathetic Magic, you can elevate your spellcasting abilities and bring your desires to fruition. Sympathetic magic is the principle underneath nearly every spell; our guide to [what witchcraft is](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-witchcraft/) shows where it sits alongside intention and ritual. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** sympathetic magic --- ### [Witch Names for Girls: 60 Witchy Girl Names and Their Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/boho-witch-baby-girl-names/) **Published:** September 20, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Sixty female witch names from goddesses, the moon, stones and flowers, real witches, and witches of story, each with its origin and meaning, for a baby or a craft name. **Content:** Witch names for girls come from six places: goddesses and myth, the moon and sky, stones and trees and flowers, real witches and legend, the witches of story, and old names whose meanings happen to be magical. Here are sixty female witch names with the origin and meaning of each, whether you're naming a baby, choosing a craft name for yourself, or naming a character. Every origin below is the name's real linguistic root. Where a name has two possible roots, or where its root is unknown, the entry says so. ## Female Witch Names From Goddesses and Myth Female witch names from mythology are the names of goddesses, Titanesses, and prophetesses, and they are the oldest source of pagan girl names and craft names. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Aurora | Latin | Aurora means "dawn." She is the [Roman goddess of the dawn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_%28mythology%29), and her name was given to the northern lights. | | Cassandra | Greek | [Cassandra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra) is the Trojan prophetess who was given true sight and cursed never to be believed. The root of the name is uncertain. | | Fawna | Latin | Fawna is a respelling of Fauna. [Fauna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fauna_%28deity%29) is the Roman goddess of the woods and wild animals, and the word also recalls a fawn. | | Flora | Latin | Flora means "flower." She is the [Roman goddess of flowers and spring](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_%28mythology%29). | | Gaia | Greek | Gaia means "earth." She is the [first mother of Greek myth](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia), the earth itself. | | Hecate | Greek | [Hecate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hecate) is the Greek goddess of witchcraft, the crossroads, and the night. The root of her name is uncertain, and it may mean "far-reaching." | | Hera | Greek | [Hera](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hera) is the queen of the Greek gods and the goddess of marriage. The root of her name is uncertain. | | Juno | Latin | [Juno](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juno_%28mythology%29) is the queen of the Roman gods and the protector of women, and June is named for her. | | Luna | Latin | Luna means "moon." She is the [Roman goddess of the moon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_%28goddess%29), and readers also know [Luna Lovegood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_Lovegood). | | Phoebe | Greek | Phoebe means "bright." She is the [Titaness of the moon and of prophecy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_%28Titaness%29), and [Phoebe Halliwell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Halliwell) is the sister with visions in *Charmed*. | | Rhea | Greek | [Rhea](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhea_%28mythology%29) is the Titaness mother of the Olympian gods. The root of her name is uncertain, and it is often linked to a word for "flow." | | Rhiannon | Welsh | Rhiannon comes from an old Celtic title meaning "great queen." [Rhiannon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhiannon) is the otherworldly horsewoman of the Welsh Mabinogi, and Fleetwood Mac's [song](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhiannon_%28song%29) made her a witch. | ## Female Witch Names From the Moon, Sky, and Water Female witch names from the sky and sea are word names for the moon, the stars, and water, and they suit a witch who works by the moon's phases. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Aqua | Latin | Aqua means "water." It is the element of feeling, intuition, and cleansing. | | Celestia | Latin | Celestia comes from the Latin word for "heavenly." It is a name for the whole sky. | | Lunette | French | Lunette means "little moon." | | Moone | English | Moone is an old spelling of Moon. It carries every lunar correspondence: intuition, cycles, and the tides. | | Nova | Latin | Nova means "new." A [nova](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova) is a star that suddenly blazes many times brighter. | ## Female Witch Names From Stone, Tree, and Flower Female witch names from nature are the names of gems, metals, trees, flowers, and birds, and each one carries the correspondences of the thing it names. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Amethyst | Greek | [Amethyst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst) means "not drunk," because the Greeks wore it against intoxication. It is the purple stone of clear sight and calm. | | Ashe | English | Ashe is an old spelling of Ash, the [ash tree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fraxinus). The world tree of Norse myth is an ash. | | Dahlia | Swedish | The [dahlia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahlia) is named for the botanist Anders Dahl. It is a late-summer flower of dignity and lasting bonds. | | Feather | English | Feather is an air name. In ancient Egypt a heart was weighed against the feather of [Maat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maat), the goddess of truth. | | Hazel | English | The [hazel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazel) is the Celtic tree of wisdom, and hazel is the traditional wood for wands and dowsing rods. | | Jade | Spanish | [Jade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade) comes from a Spanish phrase meaning "stone of the side." It is a green stone of luck, protection, and long life. | | Jet | English, from Greek | Jet is the [black gemstone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jet_%28gemstone%29), which is fossilized wood. It is named for an ancient town in Asia Minor, and it has been worn for protection and mourning for centuries. | | Oakleigh | English | Oakleigh is a spelling of Oakley, "oak clearing." The oak is the sacred tree of the druids. | | Opal | Sanskrit, through Greek and Latin | [Opal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal) comes from a Sanskrit word for "precious stone." It is the stone that holds every color at once. | | Pearl | English, from French | [Pearl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl) is the gem of the sea and the moon. | | Poppy | English, from Latin | The [poppy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poppy) is the flower of sleep, dreams, and remembrance. | | Raven | English | Raven is the [bird](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_raven), from Old English. It belongs to the Morrígan in Irish myth and to Odin in Norse myth. | | Rose | Latin | Rose is the flower of love magic, sacred to Venus and Aphrodite. The [rose magical properties](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-magical-properties-how-to-use-roses-in-spells/) page covers its uses. | | Ruby | Latin | [Ruby](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby) comes from the Latin word for "red." It is the stone of passion, courage, and the heart. | | Sapphire | Greek | [Sapphire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire) comes from the Greek name for a blue stone. It is the stone of wisdom and truth. | | Silver | English | [Silver](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver) is the metal of the moon, and it is the traditional metal for a witch's jewelry. | | Willow | English | The [willow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow) is the tree of the moon, water, and intuition. [Willow Rosenberg](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_Rosenberg) is the great witch of *Buffy the Vampire Slayer*. | ## Female Witch Names From Real Witches and Legend These female witch names belong to real women who practiced, to women who were accused, and to the enchantresses of legend. The real ones deserve to be chosen with their stories in mind. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Laurie | English, from Latin | Laurie comes from Laura, "laurel." [Laurie Cabot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurie_Cabot) is the Official Witch of Salem, a title the governor of Massachusetts gave her in 1977. | | Laveau | French | Laveau is the surname of [Marie Laveau](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Laveau), the renowned nineteenth-century Voodoo priestess of New Orleans. [Louisiana Voodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Voodoo) is a living religion, best learned about from practitioners within the tradition, and her name is one to use with respect. | | Morgan | Welsh | [Morgan le Fay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_le_Fay) is the enchantress of Arthurian legend, healer and rival in turn. Her name is usually read as "sea-born." The University of Rochester's [Camelot Project](https://d.lib.rochester.edu/camelot-project) collects the Arthurian texts. | | Nimue | Uncertain, possibly Welsh | Nimue is the [Lady of the Lake](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_of_the_Lake), the enchantress who learned Merlin's magic and sealed him away. The root of the name is unknown. | | Salem | Hebrew and Arabic | Salem means "peace," from the same root as *shalom*. It is the Massachusetts town of the 1692 witch trials, which the University of Virginia documents in its [Salem Witch Trials archive](https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/home.html). | | Sarah | Hebrew | Sarah means "princess." [Sarah Good](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Good) was among the first three women accused at Salem, and Sarah is also the newcomer in *[The Craft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Craft_%28film%29)*. | | Stevie | English, from Greek | Stevie is short for Stephanie, "crown." [Stevie Nicks](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Nicks) wrote "Rhiannon," wears the shawls, and played a witch in *American Horror Story: Coven*. | | Sybil | Greek | Sybil comes from [sibyl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibyl), the Greek word for a prophetess. [Sybil Leek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sybil_Leek) was the English witch and astrologer the press called Britain's most famous witch. | | Tituba | Unknown | [Tituba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tituba) was an enslaved woman and the first person accused in Salem in 1692. She survived the trials. The origin of her name is not known, and it is a name to carry in her honor. | ## Female Witch Names From Witches of Story Female witch names from story are the names of witches in books, film, and television, and most of them were real names with their own meanings long before. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Blair | Scottish Gaelic | Blair means "plain" or "field." It became a witch name through *[The Blair Witch Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blair_Witch_Project)*. | | Bonnie | Scots | Bonnie means "pretty." Bonnie is one of the four witches of *The Craft*, and Bonnie Bennett is the witch of *The Vampire Diaries*. | | Cordelia | Uncertain | Cordelia is the loyal daughter in *[King Lear](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Lear)*. The root of the name is uncertain, and it is often linked to the Latin word for "heart." Cordelia is the Supreme in *[American Horror Story: Coven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Horror_Story:_Coven)*. | | Endora | English, from Hebrew | Endora is Samantha's mother in *[Bewitched](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bewitched)*. Her name was coined from the biblical [Witch of Endor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witch_of_Endor). | | Fiona | Scottish | Fiona comes from the Gaelic word for "fair" or "white." Fiona Goode is the reigning Supreme in *American Horror Story: Coven*. | | Hermione | Greek | Hermione is formed from the name of the god Hermes. In myth she is the [daughter of Helen of Troy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermione_%28mythology%29), and most readers know [Hermione Granger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermione_Granger). | | Piper | English | Piper is an occupational name for a pipe player. [Piper Halliwell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_Halliwell) is the sister who freezes time in *[Charmed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed)*. | | Prudence | Latin | Prudence means "foresight." [Prue Halliwell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prue_Halliwell) is the eldest sister in *Charmed*. | | Rochelle | French | Rochelle means "little rock," from the French port of La Rochelle. Rochelle is one of the four witches of *The Craft*. | | Rowena | Uncertain, from medieval legend | Rowena first appears in a twelfth-century history of Britain, and her name may come from Old English words for "fame" and "joy." Rowena Ravenclaw founded a Hogwarts house. | | Sabrina | Latin, from Welsh | Sabrina is the Latin name of the River Severn and of [its nymph](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hafren). [Sabrina Spellman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Spellman) is the teenage witch. | | Samantha | English | Samantha appeared in eighteenth-century America, and its root is uncertain. Samantha Stephens is the witch of *Bewitched*. | ## Old Names With Magical Meanings These witchy girl names are ordinary given names whose meanings, or whose namesakes, carry something a witch would want. | Name | Origin | Meaning and Magic | |---|---|---| | Bella | Italian | Bella means "beautiful." It is also the short form of Isabella. | | Eve | Hebrew | Eve means "life" or "living." [Eve](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eve) is the first woman of Genesis, the one who reached for knowledge. | | Helena | Greek | Helena is a form of Helen, usually read as "torch" or "bright one." [Helena Blavatsky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky) founded Theosophy and shaped modern occultism. | | Lana | Slavic and Irish | Lana is a short form of Svetlana, from a Slavic word for "light," and of the Irish Alana. | | Prosperity | English, from Latin | Prosperity is a virtue name. It means what it says, and it is a wish spoken every time the name is said. | ## Powerful Female Witch Names The most powerful female witch names are the ones that belong to goddesses and enchantresses of real standing: Hecate, Morgan, Rhiannon, Gaia, Hera, Juno, Cassandra, Nimue, and Sybil. Each of these names carries a whole story of power with it. Hecate rules witchcraft itself. Morgan and Nimue are the two great enchantresses of Arthur's world. Rhiannon means "great queen." If you want a name that announces itself, choose from that list. If you want power held quietly, Hazel, Willow, Phoebe, and Aurora carry it under an ordinary surface. ## Witchy Girl Names for a Baby The witchy girl names that work best for a baby are the ones that sound at home on a class list and carry their magic in the meaning, such as Aurora, Hazel, Luna, Willow, Rose, Ruby, Phoebe, Flora, Poppy, and Eve. A baby's name has to last through a school, a job, and a life that may or may not include the craft. Those ten pass without comment anywhere, and each still holds something: the dawn, the tree of wisdom, the moon, the flower of love. Nearly every name here also works as a middle name, which is where bolder choices like Hecate, Nimue, and Amethyst often live. The matching list of [male witch names](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/60-magical-witchy-baby-boy-names/) follows the same sources. ## How to Choose a Witch Name for Yourself To choose a craft name, pick a name whose meaning matches the witch you are becoming, say it out loud for a few weeks before you commit, and check where it comes from before you claim it. A craft name, also called a magical name, is the name a witch uses in circle, in a [coven](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-a-coven/), or in private practice. Plenty of witches never take one. If you want one, start from what you work with: a moon witch has Luna, Lunette, and Phoebe, a green witch has Hazel, Willow, and Poppy, and a diviner has Cassandra and Sybil. Read the meaning and not just the sound. A goddess's name is still a goddess's name, so choose one because you honor her. Names that belong to real women, like Tituba and Laveau, and names from living closed traditions are best learned about before you take one. Traditional [Wicca](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-wicca/) gives a name at initiation, and a solitary witch can take one whenever it finally feels like hers. [How to Become a Witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-become-a-witch/) covers the rest of starting out. ## Witch Names for Girls FAQ ### What Are Good Witch Names for Girls? Good witch names for girls include Hazel, Luna, Willow, Aurora, Rhiannon, Morgan, Sabrina, Hecate, Sybil, and Rowena. Each comes from a goddess, the natural world, a real witch, or a witch of story, and each has a meaning a witch can work with. ### What Are Female Witch Names and Their Meanings? Female witch names and their meanings include Aurora, "dawn," Luna, "moon," Gaia, "earth," Phoebe, "bright," Rhiannon, "great queen," Sybil, "prophetess," Prudence, "foresight," and Eve, "life." All sixty names on this page list an origin and a meaning. ### What Are Powerful Female Witch Names? Powerful female witch names are Hecate, Morgan, Rhiannon, Gaia, Hera, Juno, Cassandra, Nimue, and Sybil. They belong to goddesses, queens, prophetesses, and the great enchantresses of legend. ### What Are Unique Witchy Girl Names? Unique witchy girl names from this list are Nimue, Lunette, Celestia, Fawna, Endora, Moone, Ashe, Feather, Jet, and Prosperity. They are rare as given names, and every one has a real source. ### What Are Famous Witch Names? Famous witch names from real life are Sybil, for Sybil Leek, Laurie, for Laurie Cabot, and Stevie, for Stevie Nicks. From legend they are Morgan and Nimue. From story they are Hermione, Sabrina, Samantha, Willow, Piper, Phoebe, and Prudence. ### What Are Dark Witch Names for Girls? Dark witch names for girls from this list are Hecate, Morgan, Raven, Jet, Salem, Endora, Cassandra, and Nimue. They carry night, prophecy, or a dangerous kind of power. None of them is evil, because the witches they belong to were not. ### What Are Witchy Baby Names for a Girl? Witchy baby names for a girl are Aurora, Hazel, Luna, Willow, Rose, Ruby, Phoebe, Flora, Poppy, and Eve. They sound ordinary on a class list and carry their magic in the meaning. ### Can Witch Names Be Used as Middle Names? Yes, witch names work well as middle names, and that is where many parents place the bolder ones. Hazel Hecate, Ruby Nimue, and Stevie Sapphire all sit easily on a birth certificate. ### What Are Male Witch Names? Male witch names are covered on [the matching page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/60-magical-witchy-baby-boy-names/), which lists sixty witchy boy names with their origins and meanings, including Ambrose, Bran, Rowan, Odin, and Zephyr. A witch name is a small spell you cast every time you say it. Pick the one whose meaning you want to grow into, and say it like you mean it. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Potatoes](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/potatoes/) **Published:** November 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Call stability and protection into your life with the humble potato. Part of the nightshade family, potatoes have a powerful energy that’s very useful in all spells, including kitchen magick. - [Magickal Correspondences of Potatoes \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-potatoes-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Properties Of Potato](#h-magical-properties-of-potato) Because this tuber is deeply connected to Earth, it can be used as a poppet for sympathetic magick! Here’s how to use it in kitchen witchcraft and spells. Curious about the [magical properties of other Witch herbs](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/)? [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-potato-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforpotato Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-potato.jpg)## Magickal Correspondences of Potatoes \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Solanum tuberosum ### Folk Names - Spuds - Taters ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Earth ### Planets - Moon ### Signs - Virgo ### Deities - Axomamma ### Chakras - Root chakra ### Magical Properties Of Potato - **Grounding:** After meditation or magickal work, eat the cooked spud to ground yourself back in reality. - **Poppet and Voodoo Doll Substitute:** Carve one to look like the person you’re working on, carve their name into it, or add something that's energetically close to them. Then, use that as the focus of your sympathetic magick or intent. This can be done for anything from healing work to manifestation to harmful intent. - **Protection:** Cut one into quarters and bury the quarters at the four corners of your property. Try the [full home & property protection spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/home-property-protection-spell/). - **Stability:** When you cook or eat them, visualize stability in your life. Related: [6 Protection Symbols To Keep You Safe](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) What are some of your favorite ways to use them in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Turkey](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-turkey/) **Published:** November 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Turkey is amazingly delicious, and just like all things on Earth, it also vibrates at a frequency that we can use in magick. Keep in mind that this article is written for kitchen magick; all correspondences are meant for culinary enchantments -- not sacrifices. So, enchant your turkey as it bakes or empower your turkey sandwich and let the magick flow! As with all spell ingredients, especially living ingredients, we recommend thanking the turkey for its nourishment and energy. Here’s our list of the magickal properties of Turkey! ## Magickal Correspondences of Turkey \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Meleagris ### Gender - Male ### Elements - Air - Fire ### Planets - Mercury - Pluto ### Signs - Libra ### Deities - Ceres - Demeter ### Chakras - Heart Chakra - Solar Plexus Chakra ### Turkey’s Magical Properties - Ancestry work - Increased blessings - Increase generosity - Inspires harmony - Increases motivation - Reinforce traditions What are some of your favorite ways to use Turkey in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! *Copyright 2018 Plentiful Earth, LLC / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Sweet Potatoes](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-sweet-potatoes/) **Published:** November 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** There’s a great reason that sweet potatoes are served at Thanksgiving. Whether or not our ancestors knew it, sweet potatoes resonate with the energy of harmony and nurturing. - [Magickal Correspondences of Sweet Potatoes \| A Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-sweet-potatoes-a-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender of](#h-gender-of) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets ](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Sweet Potatoes' Magical Uses](#h-sweet-potatoes-magicval-properties) What better way to come together than over a casserole dish of marshmallow-topped “yams”? Better yet, enchant those potatoes with their magickal properties! Here’s our list of the magickal properties of Sweet Potatoes! [![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-sweet-potato-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforsweetpotato Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-sweet-potato.jpg)## Magickal Correspondences of Sweet Potatoes \| A Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Ipomoea batatas ### Folk Names - Yam ### Gender of - Female ### Elements - Earth ### Planets - Venus ### Signs - Gemini - Taurus - Cancer - Libra ### Deities - Ceres - Demeter ### Chakras - Root chakra - Sacral chakra ### Sweet Potatoes' Magical Uses - **Friendship:** Share the enchanted vegetable for friendship. - **Harmony:** Serve the enchanted food for harmony. - **Grounding:** Hold or eat them after meditation to ground yourself. - **Nurturing:** Connect to your ancestors or passed relatives through cooking and eating them. - **Sensuality:** Inspire love and lust by sharing a roasted potato garnished with cinnamon, sugar, and butter. What are some of your favorite ways to use them in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Raspberry | Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-raspberry-raspberry-materia-magicka/) **Published:** May 14, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Red raspberry is deliciously full of potent magical energy! A favorite in Witchy women's pantry, this fruit and its leaves make a great addition to spells of many types. Ruled by the Moon and Venus, all parts of this plant are excellent for women’s health and women’s magick! - [Magickal Correspondences of Raspberry \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-raspberry-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras That Work With Raspberry](#h-chakras-that-work-with-raspberry) - [Magical Properties Of Raspberry](#h-magical-properties-of-raspberry) ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-raspberries-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforraspberries Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Raspberry \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Rubus strigosus (American red) - Rubus idaeus (European red) ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Water ### Planets - Moon - Venus ### Signs - Cancer - Pisces ### Deities - Eileithyia - Hera ### **Chakras That Work With Raspberry** - Sacral Chakra ### Magical Properties Of Raspberry - Fertility: Invokes fertility - Love Potion: Use the berries in wine to create a simple love potion - Pregnancy protection: A charm can be made from the dried leaves and fruit - Protection of businesses: Planting a bush near the home or business can protect it on all levels - **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Common Sage](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-common-sage/) **Published:** November 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Most often used around Thanksgiving, common sage or garden sage has an amazing flavor and aroma when added to turkey, poultry, gumbo, and so much more! Common sage should never be confused with white sage, blue sage, or clary sage. It should never be burned or used in smudge sticks, but it can still be used in many great spells and rituals. Here’s our list of the magickal properties of Common Sage! [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-common-kitchen-sage-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforcommonkitchensage Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-common-kitchen-sage.jpg)## Magickal Correspondences of Common Sage \| Common Sage Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Salvia officinalis ### Folk Names - Garden Sage - Kitchen Sage ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Air - Earth ### Planets - Jupiter - Moon ### Signs - Gemini ### Deities - Virgin Mary - Jupiter - Zeus ### Chakras - Third Eye chakra - Crown chakra - Sacral chakra ### Common Sage’s Magical Properties - **Clarity:** Drink the tea or smell a fresh sprig to promote mental clarity. - **Grant Wishes:** Write your wish on a leaf and sleep with it under your pillow for 3 days. Bury it in the backyard. - **Grounding:** Rub a plant or drink sage tea to ground yourself. - **Money:** Carry the leaves in your wallet to call money into your life. - **Nightmare Relief:** Sleep with the dried herb under your pillow to ward off bad dreams. - **Removing Ego:** Tie a leaf to a photo or poppet of a person to reduce their ego. - **Wisdom:** Tuck a leaf behind your ear to call in wisdom. What are some of your favorite ways to use this witch herb in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Dill](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-dill/) **Published:** February 6, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Delicious with fish, fantastic with pickles, and great for irresistibility, dill is a fabulous frond of an herb! Magickally powered to aid in romantic love, everyday protection, money, and so much more, dill may find its way into a few more of your spells, rituals, charms, and prayers! So, whip up a dill love potion and fancy fish dinner and ring in the romance! - [Magickal Correspondences of Dill \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-dill-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Uses Of Dill](#h-magical-properties-of-dill) Consider this entry part of the [pantry of magickal household items](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/everyday-herbs-and-spices-that-you-can-use-in-spells-kitchen-witch-wicca/)! ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-dill-533x800.jpg "magicalusesfordill Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Dill \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - *Anethum graveolens* ### Folk Names - Dilly - Dill Weed - Garden Dill - Meeting House Seed ### Gender - Masculine ### Elements - Fire ### Planets - Mercury ### Signs - Gemini ### Deities - Hermes - Janus - Mercury - Anubis - Khensu ### Chakras - Sacral - Third Eye ### Magical Uses Of Dill - **Attract Romance:** Bathe with this herb in your bathwater or in your shower to make yourself irresistible. - **Dispel Bad Dreams:** Hang a sprig of dill weed over your bed or stuff it inside of your pillowcase to get rid of nightmares. - **Dispel Jealousy:** Keeping dill on or around you will keep jealous, harmful, and hateful people away from your location. - **Emotional Balance:** Sniff the essential oil to help wade your way through tough emotional times. - **Good Luck:** Dust your wallet or purse (or slot machine) with a sprig to dust it with good luck! - **Love + Romance Charms:** Add any part of the plant to sachets and spells that deal with love, lust, and romance. - **Love Potion:** Add a few sprigs of fresh fronds to a cooled drink to infuse it with the energies of love. You can also add dill tea to any drink to turn it into a love potion! - **Mental Balance:** Sniff the essential oil to pull yourself back into logical reality. - **Money Attraction:** Carry the weed on you to attract wealth. - **Protection:** Hang a sprig over a child’s bed or the doorframe of a house for protection. - **Protection Carpet Sprinkle:** Grind the seeds or dry the herb with baking soda and sea salt. Sprinkle on your carpet and vacuum to remove harmful, unwanted energy from your home. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Clary Sage | Clary Sage Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-clary-sage-clary-sage-materia-magicka/) **Published:** May 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Sage is one of a Witch’s favorite herbs, how do you know when to use clary sage instead of common sage or white sage? - [Magickal Correspondences of Clary Sage \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-clary-sage-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Uses Of Clary Sage](#h-magical-properties-of-clary-sage) For this article, we’ll be focusing on the emotionally cleansing, psychic-power-increasing properties of this form of sage. ![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-clary-sage-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforclarysage Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Clary Sage \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Salvia sclarea ### Folk Names - Orvale - Toute-bonne - Clear eye - Muscatel sage - See bright - Horminium - Gallitricum ### Gender - Feminine ### Elements - Water - Earth ### Planets - Moon - Mercury ### Signs - Cancer - Pisces - Capricorn ### Deities - Diana - Juno - Luna ### Chakras - Third Eye - Sacral ### Magical Uses Of Clary Sage - Aids in opening the Third Eye - Aphrodisiac - Improves mediumship - Increases clairvoyance - Increases confidence - Induces trance and meditative states - Promotes emotional understanding What are some of your favorite ways to use it in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Butter | Butter Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-butter-butter-materia-magicka/) **Published:** August 14, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Who doesn’t love butter! It makes moon cookies flaky, it is delicious in butter coffee, and it’s basically “vegetarian bacon”. Popularized by Bulletproof, Paula Deen, and the internet, butter holds a beautiful place in the world of magick! While eating too much can cause heart diseases, it can cause an opening of the heart when used in spells! Wondering how? Here’s our list of the Magickal Correspondences and Magickal Properties of Butter! This is part of our own Materia Magicka! Consider this entry part of the pantry of magickal household items! ![An image to share on Pinterest.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-butter-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforbutter Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Magickal Correspondences of Butter \| Butter Materia Magicka ### Gender of Butter - Feminine ### Elements that Rule Butter - Water - Earth ### Planets that Rule Butter - Moon ### Signs that Rule Butter - Cancer ### Deities that Rule Butter - Ea - Agricultural Gods and Goddesses ### Chakras that work with Butter - Heart ### Butter’s Magickal Properties - Smoothes and soothes energies and relationships - Increases tenacity - Makes change easier - Increases spirituality and connection to Deity on the physical plane - Adds a nurturing, smooth quality to spells - Can be an easy kitchen witch go-to spell: Simply roll butter in herbs and empower it for your spell. Serve with bread! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Cauliflower | Cauliflower Materia Magicka](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magickal-correspondences-of-cauliflower/) **Published:** January 28, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Cauliflower soup, deep-fried buffalo cauliflower, cauliflower crust pizza: what do these have in common? Magick, of course! Everything in life has a vibration, and vibrations react when they come in contact with other vibrations! That’s one of the keys to manifesting change. Here’s our list of the magickal properties of cauliflower! ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/magickal-uses-for-cauliflower-533x800.jpg "magickalusesforcauliflower Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Magickal Correspondences of Cauliflower \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Part of the *Brassica oleracea* species ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Water ### Planets - Moon ### Signs - Cancer ### Deities - Aine - Andromeda - Diana - Ishtar - Isis - Kwan Yin - Luna - Selene ### Chakras - Heart chakra ### Magical Uses Of Cauliflower - **Glamours:** This vegetable has the ability to be masked and turned into something favorable. This energy and ability makes it perfect for aiding in glamours. - **Moon magick:** The energies partner well with the energies of the Moon. So, utilize cauliflower during your Full Moon Esbats! - **Protection:** The visual symbolism of the white half sphere of the vegetable, paired with the green outer leaves lends itself to the visualization of a protective dome of white light. The core is protected by this white dome. - **Regulate emotions:** Due to the connection to the feminine and the moon, this plant's energy can be utilized in spells dealing with calming and regulating emotions. - **Sync with the Moon:** Historically, this vegetable was eaten to emphasize feminine energies and help the eater initiate lunar rites and cycles. - **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs, magickal properties --- ### [Magickal Correspondences of Cranberries](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cranberries/) **Published:** November 22, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Dark, bitter, and mysterious, cranberries are most well known for their use between Samhain and Yule. Cranberry sauce, juice, and wine are delicious, nutritious, and highly magickal! Yes, witches, that can of jellied berry sauce can easily be bewitched for love and energy. In fact, if your ritual calls for wine, cranberry juice makes a great ritual substitute for wine! - [Magickal Correspondences of Cranberries \| Materia Magicka](#h-magickal-correspondences-of-cranberries-materia-magicka) - [Latin Name](#h-latin-name) - [Folk Names](#h-folk-names) - [Gender](#h-gender) - [Elements](#h-elements) - [Planets](#h-planets) - [Signs](#h-signs) - [Deities](#h-deities) - [Chakras](#h-chakras) - [Magical Uses Of Cranberries](#h-magical-properties-of-cranberries) [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-cranberries-533x800.jpg "magicalusesforcranberries Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/magical-uses-for-cranberries.jpg)## Magickal Correspondences of Cranberries \| Materia Magicka ### Latin Name - Vaccinium macrocarpon (US variety) - Vaccinium oxycoccos (UK variety) ### Folk Names - Bog fruit - Marshworts ### Gender - Female ### Elements - Water - Fire ### Planets - Mars ### Signs - Sagittarius ### Deities - Astarte ### Chakras - Root Chakra ### Magical Uses Of Cranberries - **Abundance:** Write what you want to fill your life with onto a piece of paper. Place that paper onto a plate and pour enough cranberries to fill the plate. Visualize that your life is full of what you wish for, just like a bog is filled with the fruit. Cook and eat the berries. - **Energy:** Make homemade cranberry sauce with cinnamon and clove. Enchant for increasing energy. - **Healing:** Place the berries in a bowl and place it under the bed during healing or rest. - **Love:** Cook with cranberries to inspire love. - **Ritual Wine substitute:** Use the juice as a substitute for wine in your rituals and spells. What are some of your favorite ways to use these berries in your magickal working? Let us know in the comments below! **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** magical-herbs --- ### [How To Celebrate The Summer Solstice In Your Sun-Charged Kitchen](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sun-charged-kicthen-summer-solstice-foods-around-world/) **Published:** May 3, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The Summer Solstice comes, and the world tilts. In one hemisphere, the sun reaches its highest peak; in the other, it begins its slow return. Across cultures and centuries, kitchens have answered this moment in remarkably similar ways. With honey. With berries. With herbs cut at first light, with cold drinks brewed slowly in sunlight, with bread and cake and fire. This isn't one tradition. It's many. And the late-June stretch on the calendar holds more sun-honoring food traditions, side by side, than almost any other moment of the year. In the weeks ahead, you'll find recipes from our own Litha kitchen and a guided tour through several of the world's living sun traditions, each one named accurately, sourced honestly, and treated as itself. Pull up a chair. The light's good. ## Summer Solstice: The Week the Sun Is Celebrated Everywhere Astronomically, the late-June solstice is a single moment shared by the whole planet. But its meaning splits at the equator. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the longest day, the sun at its highest and strongest. In the Southern Hemisphere, the same instant marks the shortest day, the sun at its weakest and most distant. One tradition celebrates the peak. The other prays for the return. That single astronomical fact, two opposing experiences of the same sky, is part of why so many cultures cluster their sun rituals here. The week of June 19 through 24 alone holds Midsommar in Sweden, Kupala Night across the Slavic world, Festa de São João in Portugal and Festa Junina in Brazil, Inti Raymi in the Andes, and Duanwu in China. Tirgan, the Persian water festival, follows in early July. The modern Wiccan sabbat of Litha sits inside this same window. Some of these share roots. Most don't. What they share is the human relationship to the sun in late June, which is itself a kind of common language. What follows is a tour, room by room, of the ones that have shaped our table this season. ### A Note on How We're Treating These Traditions Before we go any further, a word about how this article is written. When we talk about another culture's tradition, we name it accurately. We link to authorities and to voices from within the tradition wherever we can. Each tradition stands as itself. When we describe our own kitchen practice, our candle pairings, our way of sun-charging a jar of tea, that is ours. Modern witchcraft. Clearly framed as such, never projected onto someone else's holy day or living religion. We do this because it is the right thing to do. Witchcraft has its own beautiful history. We don't need to borrow anyone else's. We also try our best to be accurate, and we know we won't always be. We are human. If you read something here that doesn't match your experience, your tradition, or your scholarship, please tell us. We would rather correct it than defend it. ## Litha: The Modern Wiccan Summer Solstice Sabbat (with Older Roots Than You'd Expect) If you've come to the solstice through modern Wicca or witchcraft, you probably know this day as Litha. The word Litha itself is genuinely ancient. It appears in the writings of the [Venerable Bede](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bede), an English monk who in 725 CE recorded the pre-Christian Anglo-Saxon calendar in his book [On the Reckoning of Time](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Reckoning_of_Time). The Anglo-Saxons named two of their summer months after it: se Ærra Liþa (early Litha) and se Æfterra Liþa (later Litha), roughly our June and July. The Old English root liþe meant gentle, mild, serene. Bede tied the name to the weather of those months, calm breezes and smooth seas, the kind of conditions that made for easy sailing. What's modern is the name as a sabbat. The Anglo-Saxons used Litha for the months, not for any specific holiday, and Bede records no solstice festival under that name. Its repurposing for the summer solstice celebration is a 20th-century move, generally credited to [Aidan Kelly](https://www.patheos.com/blogs/aidankelly/2017/05/naming-ostara-litha-mabon/) during the development of the Wheel of the Year as we know it today. [![Rustic wooden board with honey jar and dipper, strawberries, dried flowers, candle, and a slice of bread on a beige cloth. This cozy breakfast spread.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_An_overhead_shot_of_a_wooden_kitchen_counter_at_go_88dc7c54-f2f6-46b4-93ce-266246a4b9a3_1-800x800.png "DuchessJenAnoverheadshotofawoodenkitchencounteratgo88dc7c54f2f646b493ce266246a4b9a31 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_An_overhead_shot_of_a_wooden_kitchen_counter_at_go_88dc7c54-f2f6-46b4-93ce-266246a4b9a3_1.png)DuchessJen\_An\_overhead\_shot\_of\_a\_wooden\_kitchen\_counter\_at\_go\_88dc7c54-f2f6-46b4-93ce-266246a4b9a3\_1So we have an old word with deep linguistic roots, used in a new way to mark a moment that humans have always honored. In our kitchen, that means honey, berries, herbs at peak, edible flowers, and cake on the longest day. ## Midsommar: Sweden's Longest-Day Feast Midsummer in Sweden isn't a holiday so much as a national obsession. Officially observed on the Friday closest to June 24, in 2026 that lands on June 19. Schools and offices empty out. Whole families decamp to summer houses, lakes, and grandmothers' gardens. The light barely fades. The food is sturdy and joyful: pickled herring (sill) in several flavors, new potatoes boiled with dill, gravlax, sour cream, crispbread, and snaps poured small and shared often, often with a song before the glass. Strawberries, just at peak, get heaped onto jordgubbstårta, a sponge cake layered with cream and fresh berries that has earned its place on every Midsommar table for generations. The rituals are rich. Maypoles get raised and danced around. Wreaths of seven flowers, made by hand, are worn in the hair. There's an old folk tradition where unmarried women place seven different wildflowers under their pillows on Midsommar night, hoping to dream of the person they'll marry. Folk magic and grandmother magic, quietly and beautifully alive. [![Blue patterned bowl filled with fresh strawberries on a rustic table, with daisies and greenery in foreground.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_A_still_life_of_Swedish_midsummer_foods_on_a_white_1f2f4e5e-8b20-4763-9697-bc5b8a394f4f_0-800x800.png "DuchessJenAstilllifeofSwedishmidsummerfoodsonawhite1f2f4e5e8b2047639697bc5b8a394f4f0 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_A_still_life_of_Swedish_midsummer_foods_on_a_white_1f2f4e5e-8b20-4763-9697-bc5b8a394f4f_0.png)DuchessJen\_A\_still\_life\_of\_Swedish\_midsummer\_foods\_on\_a\_white\_1f2f4e5e-8b20-4763-9697-bc5b8a394f4f\_0We've taken inspiration from this tradition for our strawberry-rose shrub recipe later in the series. To learn more about Midsommar itself, the [Nordic Museum](https://www.nordiskamuseet.se/en) (Nordiska museet) and [Visit Sweden](https://visitsweden.com/what-to-do/culture-history-and-art/swedish-traditions/midsummer-tradition/midsummer/)'s culture pages are gorgeous starting points. ## Kupala Night: Slavic Herb & Fire Magic Across Ukraine, Poland, and surrounding areas, Kupala Night is celebrated on the night of June 23 into 24. It's pre-Christian in origin and was syncretized over centuries with the feast of St. John the Baptist, giving it the alternate name Ivan Kupala. Both layers are real, and both are still alive. The symbols are fire, water, and herbs. People leap over bonfires, sometimes in pairs, to test the strength of a relationship or to clear what's been carried too long. [![A wreath of white daisies and dried flowers floating on calm water near tall reeds at the edge of a lake.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_A_floating_wreath_of_midsummer_wildflowers_daisies_2ef2e3a8-98ef-47ab-be4f-c4b3e4a995f6_0-800x800.png "DuchessJenAfloatingwreathofmidsummerwildflowersdaisies2ef2e3a898ef47abbe4fc4b3e4a995f60 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DuchessJen_A_floating_wreath_of_midsummer_wildflowers_daisies_2ef2e3a8-98ef-47ab-be4f-c4b3e4a995f6_0.png)DuchessJen\_A\_floating\_wreath\_of\_midsummer\_wildflowers\_daisies\_2ef2e3a8-98ef-47ab-be4f-c4b3e4a995f6\_0Young women weave wreaths of midsummer flowers and float them on rivers to read what comes back. Herbs are gathered before sunrise on Kupala morning, when folk tradition says they reach their fullest power. The legendary fern flower, said to bloom only on this single night and to grant wisdom and fortune to whoever finds it, gives the whole night its magic. Foods are honey, fresh herbs, dumplings, the first vegetables of the garden, often shared communally outdoors as the night unfolds. If your own kitchen-witchery leans toward herbal harvest, candle-and-water rituals, and the gathering of plants at peak, you'll find a kindred spirit in Kupala. It is not the source of modern witchcraft, but it is one of the most beautifully preserved living traditions of European folk magic. [Slavic folklorists](https://www.belarus.by/en/travel/ethno-tourism/kupalle) are a good place to start if you want to learn more. ## Festa de São João & Festa Junina: Bonfire Feasts of the Lusophone World Catholic on the surface, deeply folk underneath, the festivals of São João (St. John the Baptist) light up the Portuguese-speaking world on June 23 and 24. In Portugal, especially in Porto, the night of June 23 turns the city into one long open-air party. The streets fill with grilled sardines, hot from the coals, served with bread, peppers, and a glass of vinho verde. People give each other manjericos, small pots of sweet basil with a paper poem stuck in the soil, as tokens of affection. Bonfires are lit. Fireworks crack overhead. Plastic hammers, bizarrely and joyfully, are bopped over heads in greeting. Across the ocean, Brazil's Festa Junina runs through the whole month of June with a different energy: corn at the center of everything. Canjica, a creamy white corn pudding. Pamonha, a fresh corn dumpling tied in its own husk. Quentão, warm spiced wine or cachaça with ginger and citrus. Bonfires, quadrilha dances, country-style decorations. The festival blends Portuguese Catholic tradition with indigenous and African roots in a way that is fully and uniquely Brazilian. We aren't producing a recipe under either name. These are living religious and cultural festivals belonging to the communities who keep them. They are part of the late-June sun-celebration landscape, and we encourage you to learn from voices within the tradition. [Visit Portugal](https://www.visitportugal.com/en) and [IPHAN](https://visitbrasil.com/en/festivity/june-parties/), Brazil's national heritage institute, are excellent places to start. ## Inti Raymi: The Sun's Return in the Andes While Sweden is dancing in light that barely dims, the Andes are at the opposite point of the year. The June solstice is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. The sun is at its weakest, its lowest, its most distant. And on June 24, in Cusco and across Andean communities in Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, Inti Raymi is celebrated: the Festival of the Sun. The Quechua name names the deity directly. Inti, the sun. Raymi, the festival. The day asks for the sun's strength to return. The festival's roots are pre-Columbian, going back to the Inca Empire, where it was the most important ceremony of the year. After the Spanish conquest it was suppressed for centuries, then revived in 1944 in Cusco based on historical accounts and indigenous memory. It is now one of the largest festivals in South America. In 2001, the Peruvian government formally declared Inti Raymi part of the country's National Cultural Heritage. Foods historically associated with Andean ceremonial life include chicha de jora (a fermented corn beer with thousands of years of history), pachamanca (an earth-oven method where meat, potatoes, and vegetables are cooked underground over hot stones), and the staples that have nourished Andean communities since long before any European calendar reached them: corn, quinoa, potatoes in dozens of varieties. We are not producing an Inti Raymi recipe. This is a living indigenous ceremony, and that line matters. The global picture of sun-honoring includes sun-at-peak and sun-at-return, sometimes at the very same astronomical moment. To learn more, the [Peruvian Ministry of Culture](https://www.peru.travel/en/masperu/inti-raymi-the-most-important-festival-of-the-inca-empire) is the place to start. ## Tirgan: Persian Rain, Water, and Sun Slightly outside the core week but very much in the family, Tirgan is celebrated by Iranians and Zoroastrians around the world from July 4 to 7 (Tir 13 in the Iranian calendar). It honors Tishtrya, the deity associated with rain and the bringing of water in the height of summer heat. Tirgan's traditions are beautiful and very much alive. People splash water at one another joyfully. Rainbow-colored ribbons (bands of seven colors representing the rainbow Tishtrya was said to carve into the sky) are tied around wrists, then released into running water about ten days later. Wheat, dried fruits, and traditional sweets appear on the table. The story behind it all involves a hero archer, a mythic shot, and the saving of crops from drought. Worth reading. Iran's relationship with the sun is ancient, layered through Zoroastrianism and pre-Islamic culture, and Tirgan sits inside that broader weave. To go deeper, Encyclopædia [Iranica](https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/tirgan-festival) is a substantive scholarly resource and a good first stop. ## Duanwu: The Dragon Boat Festival On the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, Duanwu is celebrated across China and East Asian communities worldwide. In 2026, the date falls on June 19, putting it right at the edge of the late-June cluster. Duanwu is sometimes translated as Dragon Boat Festival in English, but the holiday is much more than the boat races it's famous for. At its heart is the commemoration of Qu Yuan, a poet and minister who lived more than two thousand years ago and who, in legend, drowned himself in protest of corruption. People raced boats to try to recover his body and threw rice into the river to keep the fish away from him. From that story comes the festival's most beloved food: zongzi, sticky rice wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, tied with string, and steamed. Duanwu also has a strong herbal-protection tradition. Mugwort and calamus (sweet flag) are hung at doorways to ward off illness and ill fortune. Realgar wine is poured in small ceremonial amounts. Children wear scented sachets in the shape of small animals. In 2009, UNESCO inscribed the Dragon Boat Festival on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the first Chinese festival to be listed. We're not producing a Duanwu recipe. We are honoring a ceremony with thousands of years of meaning and a UNESCO designation behind it. The official [UNESCO ICH page](https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/dragon-boat-festival-00225), at ich.unesco.org/en/RL/dragon-boat-festival-00225, is the place to start. ## What Ties These Traditions Together Pull all of these together on a single table and patterns appear. Honey shows up almost everywhere, in cake and mead and drinks and offerings. Herbs at peak appear again and again, with the late-June harvest understood across cultures as the strongest of the year. Fire is nearly universal: bonfires in Sweden and Slavic Europe and Portugal and Brazil, ceremonial flame in the Andes and Iran. Water shows up on the other side of the same impulse: floated wreaths in Kupala, splashed water in Tirgan, river offerings in Duanwu. Communal eating runs through every one of them. These patterns are real. The human relationship to the sun in late June is itself a shared experience. People who never met each other across thousands of miles and thousands of years all noticed the same things. The light was generous. The herbs were strong. Honey was at its sweetest. The night was short, and worth staying up for. Witnessing those parallels with respect, while letting each tradition be itself, is the work. ## What We're Cooking This Summer Solstice Season Our own table this season leans into the things our Litha kitchen does best: honey, herbs at peak, fresh fruit, edible flowers, golden drinks brewed slowly in sunlight. Here's what's coming. Bookmark them as they go live, or sign up for our newsletter to catch each one fresh. How to Make Sun Tea (and Three Witchy Variations), publishing May 25. The classic. Sun-charged, herb-forward, with three takes that lean into different correspondences. Honey-Lavender Lemonade for the Solstice, publishing June 8. The drink we'll be pouring on the longest day. Honeyed, floral, with a non-alcoholic version everyone can enjoy. Heirloom Tomato and Edible Flower Platter for the Litha Table, publishing June 17. Where the altar meets the appetizer plate. Color, sun, and a few of your own herbs. Honey Cake with Marigold Sugar, publishing June 20 (the solstice itself). A cake worth the longest day. ## Bringing Sun Energy to Your Own Kitchen This Summer Solstice You don't need a sabbat or a reservation in your calendar to invite sun energy into your kitchen. A few small practices, gentle, optional, all yours. Sun-charge your water. Pour clear water into a glass jar, set it on a sunny windowsill or out on the porch for an hour or two, and use it for tea, watering houseplants, watering yourself. Notice what shifts. Pay attention to your herbs. If you have rosemary, lavender, mint, basil, or any garden herb growing right now, late June is when their oils are at their highest concentration. Cut a small bundle just after the dew dries off in the morning. Hang upside down to dry. Use through the year. Light a candle while you cook. Pick the color that matches your intention. Yellow for joy, gold for abundance, orange for vitality. Or use the candle you already love. Sit with a cold drink, just for a moment. The longest day is generous on purpose. Don't fill it. Just notice it. Whatever tradition called you here, whatever altar you keep or don't keep, the kitchen is one of the oldest sacred spaces. Walk into it slowly this season. Eat the strawberries while they're at their best. ## Frequently Asked Questions **What is the summer solstice in different cultures?** The June solstice is honored across many cultures, with traditions including Litha in modern Wicca, Midsommar in Sweden, Kupala Night across Slavic Europe, Festa de São João in Portugal and Brazil, Inti Raymi in the Andes, Tirgan in Iran, and Duanwu in China. Each is its own tradition with its own meaning. **When is Litha in 2026?** Litha 2026 falls on Saturday, June 20, the date of the Northern Hemisphere summer solstice. Some practitioners observe Litha on the eve of the solstice (June 19) or the day after (June 21), so check your own tradition or simply celebrate when the longest day feels right to you. **What foods are traditional for the summer solstice?** Honey, fresh berries, edible flowers, herbs at peak, and grilled or fire-cooked foods appear across many sun traditions. In Sweden, strawberry cake and pickled herring lead the table. In modern witchcraft, honey cakes and herbal drinks are common. Each tradition has its own foods worth respecting and learning about directly. **Is Inti Raymi the same as the summer solstice?** Not exactly. Inti Raymi falls on June 24 in the Andes, where it marks the winter solstice (the Southern Hemisphere's shortest day). It honors the sun's return rather than its peak. The astronomical moment is shared with the Northern solstice, but the meaning is the opposite: a prayer for the sun's strength to come back. **What is sun tea and how do you make it?** Sun tea is herbal or black tea brewed slowly using the warmth of direct sunlight rather than boiling water. Place tea or fresh herbs in a clear glass jar with cold water, cap loosely, set in a sunny spot for two to four hours, strain, and serve. Full recipe coming May 25. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [11 Red Flags When Joining A Coven Or Spiritual Group](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/coven-red-flags/) **Published:** November 27, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Joining a coven, which is a group or gathering of witches, can be a significant and personal decision. Your goal may be to improve your connection to spirituality, but you may find yourself farther from the truth and closer to isolation, loneliness, bankruptcy, or worse. It's important to be aware of potential red flags that might indicate the coven is not a healthy or safe environment. ## You deserve the right coven. Free download: How to find, vet, and join a coven that's truly right for you. Get Your Free Guide & Find The Right Coven → Inspired by the experiences of our friends, plus accounts from Heaven's Gate, NXIVM, Twin Flames Universe, and more here are 10 red flags to watch out for: 1. **Lack of Transparency**: If the coven is not open about its beliefs, practices, or membership requirements, this could be a warning sign. Transparency is key in any group setting. 2. **High-Pressure Tactics**: Be wary if you feel pressured to join or participate in activities that you are not comfortable with. A legitimate coven will respect your boundaries and decision-making process. 3. **Demands for Personal Information**: If the coven asks for unnecessary personal information or money upfront, this could be a sign of ulterior motives such as blackmail. 4. **Isolation from Friends and Family**: A coven that encourages you to cut ties with your friends, family, or other support systems should be avoided. 5. **Absolute Authority**: Beware of covens where one person or a small group has unchecked power, and questioning or dissent is discouraged. 6. **Promise of Power or Secret Knowledge**: Be cautious of groups that claim to offer exclusive power or secret knowledge in exchange for your commitment or other sacrifices. 7. **Unethical Practices**: Any practices that feel unethical or make you uncomfortable, such as harming others (physically, emotionally, or spiritually), should be a major red flag. 8. **Ignoring Consent**: Your personal consent should always be respected in any rituals or practices. If it's not, this is a serious concern. 9. **Too Good to Be True**: If the coven seems too perfect or promises more than seems realistic, it's worth taking a step back to reassess. 10. **Negative Reputation**: Do some research about the coven's history and reputation in the broader community. A history of negative reports or experiences from former members can be a warning sign. 11. **Requesting Exorborant Amounts Of Money**: If a coven requires thousands of dollars in payment, the purchase of high-priced books that are written by the spiritual group, or if you are required to pay in order to improve your rank, this is typically a sign of greed instead of spiritual advancement. Remember, joining a coven should be a positive and empowering experience. Trust your instincts, and don’t hesitate to step back if something feels off. Refer to this list before you have to ask yourself, "Am I in a cult?" Been trapped by a dangerous group or cult? Share your story. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [How To Dispose Of Candles: Biodegradable Or Not](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/dispose-spell-candles-bury/) **Published:** November 2, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** When disposing of spell candles, it's important to think about the materials they're made of, their impact on the environment, and the cultural or spiritual significance they may have for you. ## In This Guide - [Which Candles Are Biodegradable?](#h-which-candles-are-biodegradable) - [Considerations When Disposing Of Spell Ingredients](#h-considerations-when-disposing-of-spell-ingredients) Many Witches and most Wiccans identify as Protectors of Earth, and thinking about how we dispose of our spell ingredients is very important to the longevity of our Mother. Often, you may read that you should bury your [spell ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/love-spell-ingredients/) when you're done with them. So, initially, you may think, "Wax comes from the earth. Why can't it just go back?" It's true, spell candles are made of wax, but not all waxes are readily biodegradable and safe for the earth. ## Which Candles Are Biodegradable? 1. **Beeswax Candles:** - **Biodegradability**: Beeswax candles are biodegradable since beeswax is a natural substance. - **Disposal**: You can bury the remains of beeswax candles if your practice allows for it. This is seen as returning the material to the earth and can be part of a ritual closure. 2. **Soy Wax Candles:** - **Biodegradability**: Soy wax is also biodegradable, as it's made from soybean oil. - **Disposal**: Similar to beeswax, soy wax remnants can be buried. Ensure any dyes or fragrances used in the candle are also environmentally friendly. 3. **Paraffin Wax Candles:** - **Biodegradability**: Paraffin wax is not readily biodegradable since it is a petroleum byproduct. - **Disposal**: It's best to avoid burying paraffin wax as it can leach chemicals into the soil. Instead, you might want to melt down the remains and use them for other purposes, such as making new candles or fire starters, if they are free from harmful additives. ## Considerations When Disposing Of Spell Ingredients - **Remove Non-Biodegradable Elements**: Before disposing of candle remains, ensure that you remove any non-biodegradable components such as metal wicks or decorative elements. - **Reuse**: If the candle remnants are large enough, you might consider repurposing them into new candles or using the wax for other crafts. - **Recycle**: If the candle came in a glass or metal container, you should recycle the container according to your local recycling guidelines. - **Spiritual Considerations**: In many traditions, the remnants of spell candles are disposed of in a manner that aligns with the intent of the spell or the guidelines of the spiritual practice. This might involve releasing them into a body of water, burying them at a crossroads, or another method specific to your beliefs. - **Environmental Impact**: If you’re burying candle remnants, do so in a place where you are sure it won’t negatively affect the local ecosystem. For non-biodegradable materials, seek environmentally friendly disposal methods. Always follow local regulations regarding waste disposal and be mindful of the environmental impact of your actions. If your spellwork is a regular practice, you might want to consider using candles made from natural, renewable resources like beeswax or soy to minimize your ecological footprint. **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [Next Growth Step Tarot Spread](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-guidance/next-step-tarot-spread/) **Published:** July 23, 2017 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Tarot is one of our most amazing and versatile forms of divination. It can be used to answer simple yes and no questions, it can be utilized to give full narratives of events that are about to unfold, or they can be used to gain a deeper understanding or a shifted perspective into a situation or scenario. In Wicca, many Witches utilize the cards to understand if their pending spellwork is beneficial or if the spell should not be performed. For growth masters, the Tarot can be a window into the next step of growth on your magickal path. Originally written for day 1 of [The #30DaysMagicalRoots Challenge](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/the-30-days-magical-roots-challenge/), this card spread can be used to understand any next step on your path -- mundane or magickal! ![An image for sharing on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Next-Growth-Step-Tarot-Spread-tutorial-533x800.jpg "NextGrowthStepTarotSpreadtutorial Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Next Growth Step Tarot Spread The cards in this spread are to be laid out in a stair step pattern, with card number 1, which represents the full next step, at the top of the stairs to your goal, and the other cards being the stepping stones to attain that goal. Ask your question before picking the card from the deck. Ask your question again, as you lay the card down into the spread. After laying all of the cards down in the spread, ask your question one last time, as you turn the card over. ### Tarot Spread Layout …..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..1 …..…..…..…..…..…..2 …..…..…..…..3 …..…..4 5 ### Tarot Card Questions #### Card 1 What is the next step on my spiritual path? #### Card 2 What is hindering or opposing my next growth step? What will be the last hurdle for me to cross? #### Card 3 What will help me achieve my next step on my path? #### Card 4 What attitude or aspect of my ego should I let go of? #### Card 5 What attitude should I cultivate to help me achieve my next growth step?*Copyright 2017 Jennifer "Aurora Moone" McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Learning & Guidance --- ### [What Are Angel Numbers? Unveiling the Mysteries Of the Universe](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-numbers/) **Published:** October 15, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Imagine enjoying a beautiful day, peppered with small bits of stress, but sprinkled in the mundane, you keep seeing the number 333. The repeating numbers you keep encountering, are they mere coincidences, or is there a celestial orchestra at play? ## In This Guide: - [How Do You Recognize Angel Numbers?](#h-how-do-you-recognize-angel-numbers) - [How Often Should I See Angel Numbers?](#h-how-often-should-i-see-angel-numbers) - [Why Do Angel Numbers Appear In Threes?](#h-why-do-angel-numbers-appear-in-threes) - [How To Decode The Meanings Of Angel Numbers](#h-how-to-decode-the-meanings-of-angel-numbers) - [Significance Of Angel Numbers In Daily Life](#h-significance-of-angel-numbers-in-daily-life) - [Angel Numbers And Love](#h-angel-numbers-and-love) - [Influence On Career and Work](#h-influence-on-career-and-work) - [Guardian Angels and Guidance](#h-guardian-angels-and-guidance) - [How to Interpret and Use Angel Numbers](#h-how-to-interpret-and-use-angel-numbers) - [How To Use Angel Numbers To Connect With Higher Powers](#h-how-to-use-angel-numbers-to-connect-with-higher-powers) **Angel numbers** are numerical sequences that carry divine messages and guidance. They subtly influence our life paths, decisions, and the energies that surround us. These triple numbers are messengers of the divine, carrying energies of guidance, reassurance, and love. They can be seen as messages from our guardian angels, providing us with the necessary guidance and insights to navigate life’s journey. ## **How Do You Recognize Angel Numbers?** Recognition is the first step to realizing that the universe is trying to connect with you. The universe has a message and it really needs you to see it. But how do we discern an angel number from a common one? Angel numbers often come in triples. They often manifest as repeating sequences, like 111 or [333](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/), in the mundane aspects of life, asking us to pause and listen. ### How Often Should I See Angel Numbers? There’s no set frequency. They appear as and when the universe deems it necessary to convey a message or guidance. However, if you're seeing the same angel number 3 or more times throughout 2 days, you're receiving a divine message. ### Why Do Angel Numbers Appear In Threes? Angel numbers often appear in groups of threes, like [444](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/444-angel-number-meaning/) or [555](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/), so that they stand out to us. Oftentimes, the universe has been hard at work sending you subtle messages in hopes that you'll notice. However, in the instance that you've missed those messages, it creates angel numbers to make them more obvious to you! ## How To Decode The Meanings Of Angel Numbers A single digit carries its vibrational essence, and when they come together, they shape a profound message from the spiritual realms. So, we take a look at numerology for our first clue. What does the single digit mean in numerology? For instance, the number 4 in numerology means stability and that your original foundation has grown. [Angel number 444](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/444-angel-number-meaning/) may be seen as a reminder that you are safe within your strong spiritual stability, positive self-growth, and complete alignment with your true self. ## **Significance Of Angel Numbers In Daily Life** But why do these numerical sequences make guest appearances in our lives? They’re like subtle nudges, guiding us through the crossroads of life, love, and career, ensuring that we are aligned with our true selves and life’s purpose. ### **Angel Numbers And Love** Like a soft melody in the rhythm of life, angel numbers also resonate within the realms of love and relationships. They bring messages of hope, guidance, and reassurance, ensuring that love’s flame keeps burning bright. ### **Influence On Career and Work** In the professional arena, these mystical numbers act like lighthouses guiding us through the fog of confusion and uncertainty. They provide clarity, helping us navigate through challenges with wisdom and grace. ### **Guardian Angels and Guidance** Envision angel numbers as text messages from our guardian angels. They’re our celestial friends, reaching out to us with advice, encouragement, and sometimes even warnings. ## **How to Interpret and Use Angel Numbers** Interpretation is an art. These numerical sequences are like coded messages, and decoding them requires a heart tuned to the rhythms of the universe. Check out these guides to understanding: - [The Meaning Of Angel Number 333](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/angel-number-333-numerology-meanings/) - [The Meaning Of Angel Number 444](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/444-angel-number-meaning/) - [The Meaning Of Angel Number 555](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-number-555/) ## **How To Use Angel Numbers To Connect With Higher Powers** Angel numbers are bridges that connect us with the divine, allowing the energies of higher realms to flow into our lives, enlightening our paths with wisdom and love. All you have to do is find the number that resonates with your needs and write it down. Visualize that you're making a direct connection to that energy, just like if you were sending a text message to a hotline. Ask your questions, and wait for your answers which can come in the form of more angel numbers or a message during meditation or within a dream. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions, Numerology --- ### [Understanding Masculine Energy in Crystals & Herbs: A Metaphysical Perspective](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/metaphysical-masculine-energy/) **Published:** March 31, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** When we talk about masculine energy in the metaphysical world, we’re not referring to gender, but to an energetic principle. In spiritual practices, masculine energy represents action, logic, structure, focus, and outward expression. It’s the sun to the moon’s feminine energy, the fire to water, the yang to yin. Crystals and herbs, like all things in nature, carry energetic signatures. Some radiate a strong masculine essence, supporting qualities such as courage, protection, motivation, and willpower. Whether you're creating balance within yourself or crafting specific intention-based rituals, understanding the masculine qualities of metaphysical tools can deepen your practice and bring more purposeful alignment to your workings. ## What Is Masculine Energy? In metaphysical and spiritual contexts, masculine energy is associated with: - **Action and doing**: It's the force that propels movement and change. - **Protection and stability**: Think of shielding, boundaries, and strength. - **Focus and clarity**: Direct, goal-oriented thought processes. - **Leadership and confidence**: Initiative, power, and presence. Masculine energy is not better or stronger than feminine energy—it simply plays a different role. The magic happens when both are in harmony. ## Crystals with Masculine Energy Crystals that embody masculine energy often carry fiery, grounding, or protective properties. Many are connected to the Root, Solar Plexus, or Crown chakras and may correspond to the elements of fire, air, or earth. Here are a few standout masculine crystals: - **Tiger’s Eye**: Known for its bold energy and ability to boost confidence and courage. It channels focused action and is often used for motivation. - **Hematite**: Grounding and stabilizing, hematite helps keep you centered. It’s a protective stone that shields against negative energy. - **Obsidian**: This volcanic glass is sharp—both literally and energetically. It cuts through illusions and protects fiercely, making it a strong masculine stone. - **Pyrite**: Often called “Fool’s Gold,” pyrite radiates assertive energy and abundance. It supports leadership and clarity in decision-making. - **Carnelian**: While often considered balanced, carnelian leans masculine with its energizing qualities. It sparks action and ambition. ## Masculine Herbs in Spiritual Practice Masculine herbs typically have strong scents, warming or stimulating effects, and are used in spells or rituals for protection, success, and courage. They align with solar and fire energies and are often associated with gods, warriors, and the divine masculine. Some common masculine herbs include: - **Bay Leaf**: Used for protection, success, and manifestation. Bay carries a bold, solar energy often used to "command" desires into being. - **Cinnamon**: A fire element herb that stimulates success, love, and motivation. It’s fiery, fast-acting, and carries strong masculine vibes. - **Frankincense**: Sacred and grounding, frankincense is used for purification, spiritual authority, and connecting with divine masculine energies. - **Cedar**: Traditionally used for protection and cleansing, cedar has a strong masculine energy tied to strength, endurance, and ancestral wisdom. - **Peppercorn**: Symbolizes protection and warding. Its sharp energy "cuts through" negativity and acts quickly in spellwork. ## How to Work With Masculine Energies You might reach for masculine herbs and crystals when you want to: - Take action or make a bold move. - Protect your energy or space. - Speak your truth with confidence. - Increase focus, motivation, or discipline. - Balance overly receptive or passive energy. Use these tools in spellwork, meditation, ritual baths, or wear them as talismans. For example, carry tiger’s eye and burn bay leaf when going after a new job opportunity. Or meditate with hematite and cedar incense to ground and assert your boundaries. ## Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies It’s important to remember that every person, regardless of gender identity, contains both masculine and feminine energies. Too much masculine energy can lead to burnout, aggression, or over-controlling tendencies. By tuning in and working with both energies intentionally, we can foster balance and wholeness. Masculine energy is about movement, strength, and intention. By understanding how it expresses itself in the natural world, through crystals and herbs, you can empower your spiritual practice with tools that speak the language of action, protection, and clarity. Whether you’re manifesting goals, setting boundaries, or stepping into leadership, masculine energy is a potent ally on your journey. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Lyrid Meteor Shower & Its Spiritual Meaning](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/lyrid-meteor-shower-spiritual/) **Published:** April 10, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Every year, the stunning April Lyrid Meteor Shower emerges as a celestial event that captivates our eyes and spirit. It's a meteor shower that lights up our skies when the Earth passes through the trail of the comet Thatcher. This creates the Lyrid showers. This popular meteor shower is one of the major meteor showers that we can expect this year as we move into Summer. So, how can you see this radiant shower? Who can see it? When is the best time? What kind of spiritual activities could you do during this time? ## Table of contents - [When Can I See The Lyrid Meteor Shower?](#h-when-can-i-see-the-lyrid-meteor-shower) - [What Does A Lyrid Meteor Look Like?](#h-what-does-a-lyrid-meteor-look-like) - [Celestial Symphony: The Lyrids In The Sky](#h-celestial-symphony-the-lyrids-in-the-sky) - [Who Can Usually See The Lyrid Meteor Shower?](#h-who-can-usually-see-the-lyrid-meteor-shower) - [Visibility By Hemisphere](#h-visibility-by-hemisphere) - [Visibility By Moon Phase](#h-visibility-by-moon-phase) - [Visibility By Time](#h-visibility-by-time) - [Viewing Tips](#h-viewing-tips) - [Spiritual Significance: A Shower Of Blessings & Renewal](#h-spiritual-significance-a-shower-of-blessings-amp-renewal) - [A Cosmic Reminder Of Impermanence](#h-a-cosmic-reminder-of-impermanence) - [Symbols Of Enlightenment](#h-symbols-of-enlightenment) - [A Time For Renewal & Wishes](#h-a-time-for-renewal-amp-wishes) - [Connecting With The Universe](#h-connecting-with-the-universe) - [Embracing The Lyrids: A Guide For The Spiritually Inclined](#h-embracing-the-lyrids-a-guide-for-the-spiritually-inclined) - [Upcoming Meteor Showers](#h-upcoming-meteor-showers) This spiritual meteor shower guide explores the spiritual significance of the Lyrid meteor shower, inviting you on a journey that transcends the physical realm and carries you into deep spirituality. ## When Can I See The Lyrid Meteor Shower? The Lyrid meteor shower occurs annually between [April 15 and April 29](https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/lyrids/). with its peak happening between [April 21 and April 22](https://www.amsmeteors.org/meteor-showers/meteor-shower-calendar/). This meteor shower of shooting stars is not just a stargazing masterpiece - it also carries strong spiritual meanings that have been interpreted in numerous ways through ages and cultures. In short, this night's meteor shower brings a new meaning to "April Showers". During its peak, you could see 10 - 20 Lyrid meteors per hour spawning from the radiant. ## What Does A Lyrid Meteor Look Like? When gazing at the sky, you may spot a Lyrid meteor by seeing a radiant flash, almost like a bright fireball. Compared to other meteor showers, these particular "shooting stars" usually will not leave a long, glowing trail behind them. Instead, reports from the Lyrid meteor shower sightings often say that each meteor shows a radiant shimmer of dust that lasts just a few moments. ## Celestial Symphony: The Lyrids In The Sky The Lyrid meteor shower is one of the oldest recorded meteor showers, with observations dating back over 2,600 years. Originating from the [comet Thatcher](https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/comets/c-1861-g1-thatcher/) as it blazes through the Milky Way, the Lyrids blaze across the sky as Earth passes through the comet debris trail. These meteors are known for their fast and bright paths, occasionally leaving glowing dust trails that last for several seconds. ## Who Can Usually See The Lyrid Meteor Shower? The Lyrid meteor shower is a celestial event that graces the night sky and can be seen by people across both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. However, it is more prominent to those in the Northern Hemisphere due to its radiant point being located near the constellation Lyra, which is higher in the sky from northern latitudes. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lyrid_meteor_shower_radiant_point.jpeg "Lyridmeteorshowerradiantpoint Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Created by EarthSky.org### Visibility By Hemisphere - **Northern Hemisphere:** If you live here, you'll have the chance to enjoy the best views of the Lyrid meteor shower and its peak show of 10 - 20 meteors per hour. The shower is visible from all northern latitudes, and the meteors tend to be higher in the sky, making them easier to spot. The farther north you are, the more favorable your viewing conditions tend to be. - **Southern Hemisphere:** While the Lyrids are visible from the Southern Hemisphere of Earth, the meteors appear lower in the sky and are not as numerous. If you live in the southern latitudes, you can still enjoy the show by finding a dark spot with a clear view of the northern horizon and looking in the direction of the constellation Lyra. ### Visibility By Moon Phase - **Full Moon:** Due to the brightness of the sky during a full moon, it may be more difficult to spot meteors. The same is true about gibbous moons and quarter moons. - **New Moon:** Nights that host a dark, new moon or moonless sky give everyone the best chance of seeing the ighest number of meteors. ### Visibility By Time - **Dusk**: As the evening sky begins to darken, you'll be able to see a few of the bright meteoroids by looking to the northeast. - **Midnight**: Deep into the late evening and into the early morning hours is when you'll see the most meteors. This is because the radiant rises around this time and the darkness of the sky allows you to see more of the celestial show. - **Dawn**: If you're out before dawn in April, look for the Lyra constellation at dawn to see the last handful of starry meteors. ### Viewing Tips If you're planning to watch the Lyrid meteor shower, here are some tips to make these Lyrid outbursts worth it: - Give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the dark. - Relax and lay back to give yourself a wide view of the sky rather than focusing on one part. - Dress warmly if you’re in a place where nights can still be cool in April. - Patience is key, as meteor showers can vary in intensity, and there might be lulls in activity. ## Spiritual Significance: A Shower Of Blessings & Renewal Use the Lyrid Meteor Shower as a spiritual catalyst to: - Live fully. - Cherish every moment. - Gain bursts of insight. - Unlock understanding. - Celebrate renewal. - Make wishes. - Connect with the Universe. ### A Cosmic Reminder Of Impermanence In many spiritual traditions, the transient beauty of the Lyrids serves as a reminder of the impermanence of life. Just as meteors flash brilliantly across the sky before fading into darkness, our lives, too, are fleeting. This celestial event encourages reflection on the ephemeral nature of our existence, urging us to **live more fully and cherish every moment**. ### Symbols Of Enlightenment The streaks of light piercing through the darkness symbolize enlightenment cutting through ignorance. For seekers of spiritual growth, the Lyrid meteor shower represents **sudden bursts of insight and understanding** that illuminate the path to higher consciousness. Watching the Lyrids can be a meditative experience, one that fosters inner stillness and opens the heart to receive divine wisdom. ### A Time For Renewal & Wishes The Lyrid meteor shower coincides with the spring season in the Northern Hemisphere, a time traditionally associated with **renewal and new beginnings**. It's believed that this cosmic event amplifies energies for personal transformation and growth. Furthermore, the tradition of making wishes on shooting stars adds a layer of personal magic to the experience, symbolizing hope and the possibility of dreams coming true. ### Connecting With The Universe Observing the Lyrid meteor shower is also a powerful way to **connect with the vastness of the universe**. It serves as a humbling reminder of our place in the cosmos, fostering a sense of unity with all of creation. This cosmic connection can inspire feelings of awe and gratitude, deepening one's spiritual journey. ## Embracing The Lyrids: A Guide For The Spiritually Inclined To fully embrace the spiritual essence of the Lyrid meteor shower, try: - **Meditation and Reflection:** Spend time in meditation or reflection under the night sky. Let the meteors' journey inspire insights about your life's path and purpose. - **Setting Intentions:** Use the energy of the Lyrids to set intentions for personal growth and transformation. Write down your aspirations and visualize them manifesting. - **Connecting with Nature:** Viewing the meteor shower from a place of natural beauty can enhance the spiritual experience, reminding us of our connection to the Earth and the cosmos. The Lyrid meteor shower is more than just an astronomical event; it is a celestial festival that enriches the soul and awakens the spirit. By understanding and embracing its spiritual meanings, we can deepen our connection to the universe and embark on a journey of personal transformation and enlightenment. ## Upcoming Meteor Showers After this event, the next meteor showers you can catch through the rest of the year are: - Eta Aquariids: April 15 - May 27. - Southern Delta Aquariids: July 18 - August 21. - Alpha Capricornids: July 7 - August 15. - Perseids: July 14 - September 1. - Orionids: September 26 - November 22. - Southern Taurids: September 24 - December 8. - Northern Taurids: October 13 - December 2. - Leonids: November 3 - December 2. - Geminids: November 19 - December 24. - Ursids: December 13 - December 24. - Quadrantids: December 26 - January 16. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lyrid-Meteor-Shower-Spiritual-Meaning-533x800.jpg "LyridMeteorShowerSpiritualMeaning Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [What is Ancestor Veneration?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-is-ancestor-veneration/) **Published:** September 26, 2018 **Author:** Madra Banrion **Content:** Although I grew up listening to my dad’s clichéd stories about how his grandfather came to the United States as an immigrant with less than a dollar in his pocket, it wasn’t until I graduated from college that those stories took on a deeper meaning for me. As I grew further away from organized Judeo-Christian religions, I found more comfort and guidance in the wisdom of my ancestors than in any god ever presented to me in books. Before I even had a language for what I was doing, I began following an age-old tradition celebrated across world cultures and throughout millennia: Ancestor veneration. - [What is Ancestor Veneration?](#h-what-is-ancestor-veneration) - [Can I Still Be “Religious” and Practice Ancestor Veneration?](#h-can-i-still-be-religious-and-practice-ancestor-veneration) - [Is Ancestor Veneration Complicated to Practice?](#h-is-ancestor-veneration-complicated-to-practice) - [What If I Don’t Know My Ancestors?](#h-what-if-i-don-t-know-my-ancestors) - [How Can I Get Started with Ancestor Veneration?](#h-how-can-i-get-started-with-ancestor-veneration) ## What is Ancestor Veneration? Ancestor veneration is the reverential practice of honoring one’s deceased biological (and non-biological) relatives that acknowledges and commemorates the roles they play in the daily lives of the living. Because I believe that my life has been more directly influenced by the decisions my ancestors made rather than by a monotheistic god or pantheon of gods, I focus the majority of my spiritual energies on those closest to me who have gone before—my foremothers and forefathers. Over time, I have developed my own customs and rituals that express my appreciation for the support they offer me every day. ## Can I Still Be “Religious” and Practice Ancestor Veneration? Despite being characteristic of many indigenous cultures, ancestor veneration is not a form of worship incompatible with modern religions. We all, in some way, draw strength from those who have come before: Buddhists, Christians, Jews, Muslims, and Wiccans (and everyone in between) find some value in the wisdom of elders in the form of disciples, prophets, saints, imams, teachers, etc., regardless of the deity they hold highest. It is the placement of that teaching within a dogma that varies from culture to culture, from family to family, from religion to religion. My extended family is a melting pot of religions, yet to a degree, we all practice ancestor veneration.For example, on my father’s side, my German Jewish great-grandfather David married an Irish Catholic immigrant named Mary. They sent their daughters to *shul* but ate fish on Fridays. Each of the five daughters took the religion of the man she married. I have Jewish cousins, Catholic cousins, Protestant cousins, and agnostic/atheist cousins, but we all revere David and Mary as being our illustrious predecessors. We are just as likely to toast our grandparents as we are to pray before a meal. If you share the faith of your grandparents, you are in a way practicing ancestor veneration because you are acknowledging their lasting effect on your religious life. If you want to deepen that bond with them, an ancestor veneration practice could be right for you. Similarly, if you are blazing your own path through animism or Wicca and miss having a focus on a supreme being(s), Ancestor Veneration can provide the structure you are looking for. ## Is Ancestor Veneration Complicated to Practice? Many people practice ancestor veneration without even knowing it. Have you ever thought to yourself, “Opa taught me how to make conversation with strangers” or been told, “You inherited your fashion sense from Nana”? By articulating those lessons, whether silently or verbally, you acknowledge timeless connections to family. Ancestor veneration begins by recognizing simple inheritances and soon blossoms into so much more. Just by remembering lost loved ones and being grateful for their hard work and affection is a form of ancestor veneration every day. And yet, a family is a complicated grouping of humans who make mistakes. Some of us indirectly learn to be better people *in spite of* the influence of family. I did not get along with my maternal grandmother while she was alive (few did), but I developed strong and lasting friendships by refusing to emotionally manipulate the people I love the way she controlled those she loved. Unfortunately, we don’t get to pick our ancestors; we’re stuck with those whom history gives us. So, we might as well try to learn as much from the good as from the bad. Thankfully, we *can* choose when or how or under what conditions we want to have individual ancestors in our daily lives. After a while, and sometimes with considerable effort, even the most problematic ancestors can be perceived as elders and teachers with valuable lessons to offer. ## What If I Don’t Know My Ancestors? Knowing the names of your ancestors is not required for Ancestor Veneration. When applied sensibly, intuition can be called upon to fill in the gaps. For example, if the name of a female ancestor has been lost to time, research popular names from the era and assign her spirit a name that resonates with you. You are empowering and naming an energy source for yourself—not forging a birth certificate. This is not a genealogically sound practice, obviously, but ancestor veneration like all spiritual practices involves a leap of faith. If you are an **adoptee** or a **child of diaspora** (whether chosen or forced) discovering names or nationalities can be especially frustrating. In such cases where connecting with ancestors on an intellectual level can be difficult—connecting with energies is not. When you listen to what your heart is telling you, you may discover familial truths. ## How Can I Get Started with Ancestor Veneration? You can begin an ancestral veneration practice with as little as one quiet minute a day during which you focus on your breath and remind yourself that each of your hundreds of thousands of ancestors breathed in and out in exactly the same way. Concentrate on one particular ancestor or consider your family tree as a whole. Once you get going, formalizing a regular Ancestor Veneration practice with direct intention can improve negative family energies and allow practitioners to build stronger roots with which to face the present and future. You can devote as much or as little time as you want towards cultivating customs and rituals that are right for you and your forebears. If you trust the process, the development of an ancestor veneration habit can help connect you to the nature of your true spirit and to lost cultural and family traditions, as well. *Copyright 2018 Madra Banrion / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [10 Traditional & Eco-Friendly Ways To Dispose Of Spell Ingredients](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spell-ingredient-disposal-traditional-eco-friendly/) **Published:** May 13, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Your heart leaps as you can feel exactly how powerful the spell you just cast was. You can feel the energy prickling on the ends of your fingertips. Looking down, you see your altar holding the shell of the ingredients who lent their energies towards manifesting your goals. But what now? What do you do with your used spell ingredients? - [4 Traditional Ways To Dispose Of Spell Ingredients](#h-4-traditional-ways-to-dispose-of-spell-ingredients) - [6 Eco-Friendly Ways To Dispose Of Biodegradable Spell Ingredients](#h-6-eco-friendly-ways-to-dispose-of-biodegradable-spell-ingredients) Do you keep them? Throw them away? Are they safe to bury? Spirituality is not just about the spells we cast or the rituals we perform – it's also about how we treat the ingredients and items we use, including their disposal. Disposing of your spell ingredients properly is an essential part of respecting the energies you've worked with, as well as honoring Mother Earth. Let's explore traditional and eco-friendly ways to dispose of your spell ingredients. ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/throw-away-spell-ingredients-533x800.jpg "throwawayspellingredients Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## 4 Traditional Ways To Dispose Of Spell Ingredients While traditional methods may not always be the most environmentally friendly, they are deeply rooted in history and have their own sacredness. To try these as an environmentally-friendly Witch, consider if your spell ingredients and ritual items are biodegradable or not. 1. **Burying:** Burial has been a long-standing tradition in many spiritual practices. It symbolizes the end of a cycle and the beginning of another. 2. **Fire:** Fire is a powerful element that symbolizes purification and transformation. You can burn any items that are safe to burn. 3. **Water:** Water is a symbol of emotional healing and cleansing. Place items such as crystals or stones can into running water, like a river or stream. 4. **Sacred Disposal Box:** Keep a sacred box where you can place used spell ingredients. Bury this box or store it in a specific place when it becomes full. ## 6 Eco-Friendly Ways To Dispose Of Biodegradable Spell Ingredients As we become more conscious of our impact on the environment, it's essential to consider eco-friendly disposal methods for our spell ingredients, especially those that are biodegradable. 1. **Composting:** Compost any biodegradable items like herbs, flowers, and food. Composting not only reduces waste but also helps nourish the soil, creating a circle of life that honors Mother Earth. 2. **Returning To Nature:** Nature-based ingredients can often be returned to the earth in the form of scattering. This might mean returning plant matter to the base of a tree or spreading it in a forest or garden. 3. **Eco-Friendly Burial:** For biodegradable items that cannot be composted, try an eco-friendly burial. Bury the items in a compostable bag or container that will degrade over time, returning the items to the earth. 4. **Green Fire:** If the spell ingredients are safe to burn and do not release harmful substances, use a controlled fire to dispose of and release your spell ingredients. Always make sure you're following local fire safety regulations. 5. **Eco-Friendly Sacred Disposal Box:** Similar to the traditional method, you can keep a box for biodegradable items. Once full, this box can be buried in a compost heap or garden, where it will naturally decompose. 6. **Moonlight Disposal:** Leave your items under the light of the full moon overnight. The moon's energy is said to cleanse and neutralize the item's energies, making them reusable in your next spell. The disposal of spell ingredients is a critical part of our spiritual practices. Whether you prefer traditional methods or are leaning towards more eco-friendly practices, it's important to dispose of these items with respect and intention. Remember, the energy with which we handle these items reflects back on us and our environment. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Mabon: Meanings and a Quick History](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mabon-meanings-history/) **Published:** August 7, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Happy Witches’ Thanksgiving! It’s time to turn the Witches’ Wheel of the Year once more, and this time, we’re celebrating Mabon. Also known as the Autumn Equinox, Mabon was originally celebrated by the Witches in Wales. However, many Witches, Pagans, Heathens, and Wiccans celebrate this harvest holiday of balance under different names, worldwide. ## When is Mabon or the Autumn Equinox? Because the Pagan holidays are typically celebrating the changing of seasons, and seasons are different in the Northern and Southern hemispheres, it depends on where you live! If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, Mabon happens between September 21 and 23. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, Mabon falls between March 21 and 23. [![A person reading a book titled "Mabon: Meanings and a Quick History" surrounded by autumn leaves, suggesting a cozy exploration of occult Wiccan holiday traditions.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mabon-Meanings-and-a-Quick-History-533x800.jpg "MabonMeaningsandaQuickHistory Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Mabon-Meanings-and-a-Quick-History.jpg)## What is the History of Mabon? While the harvest season and giving thanks isn’t owned by one culture, and there are many different celebrations that fall around this day, the history of Mabon, specifically, begins in Wales and Ancient Ireland! In Welsh tradition, the son of the Earth Mother Goddess was named Mabon. He was the God of Light who was defeated by his twin brother, the God of Darkness. Because balance is necessary for life to thrive, the wonderful people in Wales have always celebrated this seasonal transition into winter. You may see similarities of this story in: - the Greek lore of Persephone, Hades, and Demeter - the Roman lore of Proserpina, Pluto, and Ceres - the Sumerian lore of Inanna and Ereshkigal - many others It wasn’t until this last century, during the revival of Witchcraft, that the name “Mabon” was adopted as the “official” name of this global Pagan time of celebration. There is evidence that the original holiday in and around the United Kingdom was not called “Mabon”. In fact, your culture and personal practice may know the Autumn Equinox by a different name. Feel free to explore your ancestry to understand which holidays might resonate with you the best. ## What are some other names for this harvest holiday? While the premise is the same, our ancient ancestors were born into pockets of culture. This led to different names and slightly different practices for the Autumn Equinox, or the transition to Winter. Other names for Mabon include: - Autumn Equinox (Worldwide Observation) - Equinozio di Autunno (Italy) - Festival of Dionysus (Greece) - Harvest Home (England) - Mid-Autumn Festival (China and Vietnam) - Oschophoria (Ancient Greece) - Oktoberfest (Germany) - Winter Finding (Nordic Areas) - Witches’ Thanksgiving (Modern Universal) Again, feel free to explore your ancestry to understand which holidays might resonate with you the best. As many Witches, and now science supports, our DNA carries the memories of everyone who made us who we are today. Hypothetically, you may be surprised to be called to celebrate the Festival of Dionysus if your immediate family is African American; you’ll be even more surprised to see a Grecian ancestor in your family tree. ## Why is it called Witches’ Thanksgiving? As you know, Witches are known for being very connected to the land and the energies of our environment. Historically, farmers, healers, and their families would survey their land, their gardens, and their animals to see their chances of survival through the winter. They knew how to read the energies of the earth. They knew how to hear and feel the changing of the seasons to get a glimpse of the harshness of the coming winter. They knew how to talk with their animals to understand their health and potential food capabilities. They knew how to understand the whisperings of their crops to know yield to estimate their survival through the winter. And when things looked amazing, they celebrated and gave thanks to the earth and the sky for helping them live another year! While modern Witches don’t have to worry as much about winter’s survival, we still appreciate all of the challenges and wins that lead up to who we are and where we are today! Modern Witches are still very connected to the essence of the ether, which allows us to feel the subtle changes and celebrate all that does make life possible. Even though we can easily pop into the local grocery store, we still acknowledge everything that goes into our produce, meats, and meals. We are still connected to the timeline of Earth, and that’s why this is the Witches’ Thanksgiving. If you don’t feel comfortable tying yourself to a culture’s individual practice, try celebrating Witches Thanksgiving! ## How do I celebrate Mabon or Autumn Equinox? If you’re looking for a quick starting point, here are a few rituals and ideas for how to celebrate this Witchy Holiday: - [Mabon Ritual for Ultimate Balance](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/mabon-ritual-for-ultimate-balance/) - [5 Quick Ways to Celebrate Mabon](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/5-quick-ways-to-celebrate-mabon/) At Plentiful Earth, we love to tell everyone to follow their own guidance, follow their own energy, and, if you’re called to, follow their ancestry. Learn anything you’re called to learn and then respect what you have learned and experienced. Respect is key. *Copyright 2021 Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All rights reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** autumn equinox, mabon --- ### [Imbolc - A Wheel of the Year Celebration](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/imbolc/) **Published:** January 7, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** You’ve probably heard of Groundhog Day, the traditional holiday in the United States that is used to divine for the coming of Spring. On this day, our government turns to the wisdom of the Groundhog to see if he or she sees its shadow. If no shadow is seen then there are an estimated 6 weeks of winter left; if a shadow is seen, winter is coming to an end. It’s interesting to note the use of animal magic in this modern sense, but what’s really happening is we’re looking to see if the animals are coming out of hibernation. If nature’s keepers are done waiting out the cold, it’s time to celebrate! What better way to show our excitement than with the traditional Celtic celebration of Imbolc? What’s Imbolc? Let’s turn the wheel of the year, and we’ll show you! ## What is Imbolc? Imbolc, also known as Imbolg, Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau, Saint Brigid’s Day, The Feast Day of St. Brigid, Candlemas, and Oimelc, is the celebration of the active returning of the Sun. This is a time when the longer days are starting to become more noticeable through temperature, growth, and the beginning of new life. Fire is regaining its strength in the sky, on the Earth, and in all signs life. “Imbolc” means “in the belly,” and this is a direct reference to the return of and continuation life that exists within the belly of female animals as well as in the belly or womb of the Earth. This is where the cute sheep and deer come into play and where the Celtic Goddess Brigit (or Goddess Brigid) enters the scene. Stemming from Irish mythology, Brigid is the Goddess of fertility, strong womanhood, and fire. She is the daughter of the Dagda, the Irish “father-god”, and she rises with the sun every morning. Her return to strength is marked by flowers that spring with every step she takes on Earth. As you can quickly see, she plays a massive role in the return of spring every year. Our Celtic ancestors celebrated this return of life and the return of Brigid with a special dinner that typically included colcannon, dumplings, breads, and cakes. In the modern day, however, you’re free to celebrate anything that helps you gain the enlightenment and meaning of Imbolc. **Imbolc is the day on which we celebrate:** - Purity - Growth - Renewal - The Reunion of the Goddess (Earth) and the God (Sun) - Fertility - Removing the old and making way for the new ## When is Imbolc? Traditionally in ancient Ireland, Imbolc is celebrated on February 2 in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, Imbolc occurs on August 2. This roughly the middle point between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). If you’re a deep follower of the old ways, it’s important to note that the celebrations start on the eve of February 1 and continue on through February 2. However, if you live in an area that has a milder climate or a more harsh climate, feel free to enjoy this witchy holiday on your local time. Look for signs that winter is coming to an end. To calculate Imbolc’s date using nature, look for signs of Spring, such as: - The beginnings of small leaf buds on dormant trees - Groundhogs and other animals coming out of hibernation - Weather forecasting predicting a weeklong stint of above-freezing temperatures after the winter’s longest snow - Greenery popping out from under frozen earth - Anything marking the beginning of spring In Austin, TX, I’ll be on the lookout for leaves budding and nests being nestled; sometimes that happens in January and sometimes it happens at the end of February! ## What should I do for Imbolc? [Check out our list of Imbolc Correspondences here!](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/imbolc-magickal-correspondences/) Ideas for celebrating Imbolc include: - Making Brigid Crosses - Spring Cleaning - Spiritual Space Spring Cleaning - Personal Aura Cord Removal **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners --- ### [Aromatherapy 101: What is a Dram? How many drams are in an ounce?](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/dram-ounce-conversion/) **Published:** July 10, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Essential oils come in bottles of all sizes, but how do you know how much oil you’re getting when you finally make the big purchase? If you’re mentally weighing out what a dram might be, then let us help you out! ## What is a dram? Most well known as a measurement of the apothecaries' system, the dram originates in ancient Greece, where it was both a form of measurement as well as the name of a coin used for payment. In modern day America, it’s most well known as a liquid volume measurement, though in some areas of the world, it is also a measurement of mass. For essential oils, we’ll focus on the liquid volume measurement of the dram. ## How many ounces are in a dram? There are **⅛ ounces in 1 dram.** ### How many drams are in an ounce? There are **8 drams in 1 ounce.** ### What is the conversion rate of ounce to dram? The conversion rate of ounce to dram is **1 oz. = 8 dram.** ![drams in an ounce essential oil volume converson chart-01](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/drams-in-an-ounce-essential-oil-volume-converson-chart-01-482x800.jpg "drams in an ounce essential oil volume converson chart01 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions **Tags:** essential oils --- ### [Where are the Chakras Located?](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/chakra-locations/) **Published:** February 16, 2019 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Our bodies are made up of muscles, bone, blood, energy, and subtle energy. Small pulses of energy tell our bodies when to move, how to move, and how to function! These small pulses are part of a larger network of energy called chakras. Chakras are the spiritual and energetic centers of our body. There are many of these energy vortexes within our bodies. However, we primarily recognize the main 7 that are aligned through the center of our body. These energy centers open and close to help regulate our daily vibration. Many people believe that chakras exist on the astral plane. However, we are able to view and manipulate them on the physical plane. As with all energy work, anything done of the physical plan resonates and enacts change through the higher, more subtle planes of existence. So, in the physical realm, we work with chakras based on the location of their vortexes within our physical bodies. We do this by visualizing the chakras as colored energy and then placing crystals on or flowing Reiki through the chakras on our bodies! In order to do this, you’ll need to know where your chakras are located. ## Where are my chakras located? Each chakra is located along your spine, starting at the tip of the tailbone and up through the top of the head. It’s important to keep in mind that when you do chakra work, your chakra extends from the front of your body to the back. ## Where is the Root Chakra located? The Root Chakra, or Muladhara, is located at the **tip of the tailbone.** ## Where is the Sacral Chakra located? The Sacral Chakra, or Svadhishthana, is located **approximately two inches below your belly button.** We like to think of it as resting cozily **between your pelvic bones.** ## Where is the Solar Plexus Chakra located? The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, is located right at your **diaphragm, at the bottom of your ribs.** ## Where is the Heart Chakra located? The Heart Chakra, or Anahata, is located **in the center of your chest at the same level as your heart.** ## Where is the Throat Chakra located? The Throat Chakra, or Vishuddha, is located right at the **dip of your collar bones.** ## Where is the Third Eye Chakra located? The Third Eye Chakra, or Ajna, is located **an inch above your eyes, in the center of your forehead.** ## Where is your Crown Chakra located? The Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara, is located on the **top of your head.** **Categories:** Energy Healing & Spiritual Protection **Tags:** chakras --- ### [How To Meditate: Alternatives to Traditional Mediation](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/alternative-meditation-music/) **Published:** November 30, 2021 **Author:** Obsidian Veilwalker **Content:** Meditation has always been something that I’ve never quite been able to grasp. The thought of just sitting in a quiet space and counting my breaths, repeating a single word, or just listening to a repeating rhythm honestly sounds like a nightmare. I don’t find these things calming and honestly, they tend to be distracting, for me. I’ve always wanted to pursue meditation, even before I began my journey with The Craft, but I couldn’t find a way to make it work for me. Then, as I was trying to be proactive in a situation that was really bringing me down I found something that worked for me. - [What Is The Correct Way To Meditate?](#h-what-is-the-correct-way-to-meditate) - [Non-Traditional Meditations: What Are 5 Ways To Meditate?](#h-non-traditional-meditations-what-are-5-ways-to-meditate) - [Non-Traditional Meditations: Your Favorite Music](#h-non-traditional-meditations-your-favorite-music) - [Finding Your Way With Meditation](#h-finding-your-way-with-meditation) ## What Is The Correct Way To Meditate? Trick question – much like Witchcraft and Spiritualism, there is no single, right way to meditate. People are each in different places in their lives; some are beginners to the idea of meditations while others are adepts. It's important to recognize that every Witch is different, and different styles work for each person. Each day, even our own attention spans differ, sometimes to the point where if we can only manage a few minutes of quiet time. Those few moments are better than no moments, and honestly, I know I don't always have time for a 30-minute meditation bender. Aurora has a favorite phrase that's loosely based on a Zen proverb, "If you don't have time to meditate, it's time to meditate." If you're like me and long meditation sessions sound horrible, there are many types of shorter, beneficial meditation that you can explore. [![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alternatives-to-traditional-meditation-1-533x800.jpg "alternativestotraditionalmeditation1 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/alternatives-to-traditional-meditation-1.jpg)## Non-Traditional Meditations: What Are 5 Ways To Meditate? Bite-sized is sometimes best, and baby steps help us move towards larger goals. These meditation techniques are really good ways to help refocus and center yourself when you literally only have two minutes to meditate. These meditation techniques can be done in 30 seconds or for as long as you need: 1. **Mindfulness Training**: the practice of spending just a few moments paying attention to the present moment. 2. **Guided Meditation**: the practice of listening to an open-ended narration helps pull your attention away from current thoughts. 3. **Body Scan**: the practice of mentally checking in with each body part and asking how it's doing or what it needs. 4. **Resting Awareness**: the practice of acknowledging a thought or problem and letting it pass. 5. **Music or Sound Bath Meditation**: the practice of letting music or sounds wash over your body and watching your visualizations like a music video. I'm musically inclined, so technique five is the way to go for me. As I noted before, the idea of counting my breaths or repeating a single word is not for me. Neither are gongs and bells. So, don't feel like you have to listen to nature sounds or singing bowls to relax. Instead, be like me. Make meditation your own thing. Pick music that truly makes you feel relaxed. It can be anything. The universe is your oyster. ## Non-Traditional Meditations: Your Favorite Music Yes, you can use your favorite music to meditate. I know because it works for me. Trust me, you don't have to listen to wooden flutes to find peace. It can be such a natural process that you don't even realize you're meditating. A few years ago, I was in a situation with my job where I was not in a good mental space. My work continued to bleed into my personal life, and I had next to zero work/life balance. I found myself sinking into a really bad depression. To counteract this and bring some balance back to my life, I began searching for a new professional opportunity, and I began a new ritual to start my days. In the mornings, after I got dressed and made a cup of coffee, I would head up to my home office, sit in my chair, set my intention, and listen to a song. > This song was Slow Dancing in the Dark by Joji. My music meditation process: 1. I would light a single white tea light. 2. I thought about my personal healing. 3. I thought about my desire for a new professional situation. 4. I would listen to the song through my headphones. 5. While listening, I would try to visualize the lyrics of the song or even replay the accompanying music video in my head to give my mind a second to truly focus on one thing. The more I did this, the more I found myself having an easier time truly visualizing the song. I felt weightlessness in my physical body. As soon as the song was over, my brain felt so much more clear. The following workdays were much more manageable. > When I told my wife, Aurora, that I was doing this activity each day she told me that I was pretty much practicing meditation each day. This absolutely blew my mind. I couldn’t believe that I had found a way, finally, to make meditation work for me without it being those things that I didn’t enjoy. Since I started this non-conventional form of meditation, I’ve expanded this outward. I’ve begun to dive deeper into my practice. Now, I more frequently use the song Pneuma by Tool as my meditation song when I need it. There is an amazing video of the drummer, Danny Carey, playing this song live that I use to bring myself back into focus as I visualize. ## Finding Your Way With Meditation While this method might not work for you, take it as inspiration to find something that will. Meditation, especially in the context of The Craft, is easily open to interpretation. If you find that you are having a hard time getting into a meditative state with counting breaths, instrumental music, or even guided meditation I highly recommend using music you like to experiment with. I would definitely recommend using something more on the calmer side of music but that is definitely objective. Tool isn’t going to be considered “calm” by most people. Make sure that the music you choose to try out has an element to it that you can easily visualize in your mind. Visualization, in whatever way that means to you, is key to this process in helping you reach a meditative state. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** Meditation --- ### [Midsummer: The Reawakening of a Witch](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/midsummer-the-reawakening-of-a-witch/) **Published:** June 30, 2019 **Author:** Allison Campbell **Content:** For the past few months, progress with my spirituality has felt stagnant due to impending life changes and stress weighing on me day and night. What I really needed all this time was good quality time with myself and my practice, but unfortunately, when you’re depressed and weak from stress, the last thing you want to do is put effort into something extra. > For whatever reason, the closer it got to Midsummer, the more excited I got. I felt ready to practice magick again and celebrate the sabbat. On the night of Midsummer, I cleaned off my dusty altar and began to arrange things differently. While I did this, I burnt a white candle to symbolize purity and new beginnings, which I felt was relevant for creating my new altar. I burnt frankincense incense and anointed each object on my altar, old and new, with the smoke. I went to bed that night feeling like a new person and excited to continue celebrating the next day. ![Witches Summer Solstice altar with a lit white candle, rose petals, crystals, a wand, and a wooden herb cabinet with a pentacle carved into it.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/midsummer-summer-solstice-witchcraft-altar-for-fairies-1067x800.jpg "midsummersummersolsticewitchcraftaltarforfairies Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")When I woke up, my dad was making one of his “concoctions,” which consisted this time of eggs and produce from our farm share: kale, carrots, tomato, broccoli, and squash. With some hot sauce on top, it was divine. My parents are Catholic, not pagan, so it was a happy coincidence that we were having seasonal produce for our meal, which is appropriate for Midsummer. ![A white plate filled with a salad made of kale, carrots, and herbs.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/midsummer-summer-solistice-fresh-salad-600x800.jpg "midsummersummersolisticefreshsalad Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")As it happens, my brother (also Catholic) was having a Midsummer party at his house that day. His motivations were cultural, rather than religious, but I appreciated the overlap of our celebrations. My brother is worldly and an excellent cook, so he made the full Swedish spread for their traditional *Midsommar*. Fancy cheeses, salmon (which he cured himself), fruit, salad, crackers with spicy mustard, boiled potatoes with sour cream and chives on the side, and strawberry shortcake. We also shared a toast and took shots of Swedish Akvavit, a clear vodka-like liquor with an aftertaste that reminded me of rye bread. ![A table filled with cheeses, fruits, crackers, salad, and lavender cookies.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summer-solstice-midsummer-foods-722x800.jpg "summersolsticemidsummerfoods Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")![A tray of lavender cookies with a white tea kettle in the background](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summer-solistice-midsummer-lavender-sugar-cookies-600x800.jpg "summersolisticemidsummerlavendersugarcookies Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")From 4 PM to around 11, we kept a fire going and sat around it outside. We got so lucky because it didn’t rain on us and it cooled down quite a bit. I feel so fortunate that my brother’s interest in other cultures overlapped with my religion that day. I’m out of the broom closet, though, and he appreciated when I brought “witchy” honey and lavender cookies that I had made. Even though we may have different religions, there is nothing better than coming together and sharing a fun tradition. ![A cozy evening gathering around a fiery campfire, delving into metaphysical conversations.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/midsummer-summer-solstice-firepit-daytime-647x800.jpg "midsummersummersolsticefirepitdaytime Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")![Glowing embers and dancing flames create a warm, spiritual ambiance during a tranquil outdoor gathering around a fire pit at night.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/midsummer-summer-solstice-firepit-800x800.jpg "midsummersummersolsticefirepit Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** real witch stories --- ### [Full Moon Chant For 5 Sacred Gifts](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-sacred-gifts/) **Published:** November 11, 2016 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Learn how to use full moon chants to work with the Full Moon’s power for ritual, meditation & manifestation. - [The Full Moon Chant For Sacred Gifts](#the-full-moon-chant-for-sacred-gifts) - [How to Use This Full Moon Chant](#how-to-use-this-full-moon-chant) - [Tips for Best Results With This Full Moon Chant](#h-full-moon-sacred-gifts-chant) - [Connect It to the Plentiful Earth Community](#connect-it-to-the-plentiful-earth-community) - [Final Blessings](#final-blessings) When the Moon is full, it’s a powerful moment in your spiritual rhythm. The light is at its brightest, your energy is heightened, and that makes it a perfect time to pause, reflect, and amplify your intentions. For spiritualists who live with and through the lunar cycle, especially those on a modest budget, the full moon offers an accessible, no‑cost portal into ritual, meditation, and manifestation. - **Pause & give thanks**: A full moon is a natural stop‑point. You can simply say, “I pause now, I honour what I have, I honour who I am.” - **Amplify your power**: Because the full moon is fully illuminated, you can mirror that illumination. You can call in blessings, you can call in support, you can call in change. If you’re seeking a [ritual chant](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incantation) to call in **happiness, health, strength, guidance, and love**, this full moon sacred gifts chant is your companion. Additional Reading: [13 Things To Do During A Full Moon To Align Your Natural Energies](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/full-moon-activities/) ## The Full Moon Chant For Sacred Gifts > Full moon bright and full moon round > From the sky to the here, on the ground > I call into me sacred gifts from above > Happiness, health, strength, guidance, and love. **Witch Tip**: Feel free to replace: *Happiness, health, strength, guidance, and love* with your own list of what your heart needs today. Your words matter. Love this full moon chant? Check out: [Full Moon Chant: Emotional Clarity For Empaths](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-empaths/) ## How to Use This Full Moon Chant 1. **Choose a quiet space** under the night sky or by a window where you can see the moon (or feel its presence). 2. **Light a candle or small fire‑safe bowl** (if you like). Use what you already have. No need for expensive tools. 3. **Stand or sit comfortably**, feet grounded, spine straight. Breathe deeply. 4. **Look at the moon** or imagine its glow surrounding you. 5. **Speak the chant** slowly and with feeling, repeating until you feel the words come alive in you. 6. **Replace “sacred gifts”** in the chant with the specific energies you most need (e.g., “inner peace”, “forgiveness”, “creative flow”). The full moon supports whatever you call in. 7. **Afterwards**: Sit quietly for a few minutes, allow any images, feelings, or nudges to come. Then gently close your ritual by thanking the moon, the earth, your guides, and yourself. ![An image to share on Pinterest that talks about a full moon chant](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/full-moon-chant-for-sacred-gifts-533x800.jpg "fullmoonchantforsacredgifts Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Tips for Best Results With This Full Moon Chant - Use this chant within 24 hours of the full moon peak, ideally just before, during or after the moon is fully illuminated. - Pair the chant with something physical: a small bowl of water under the moonlight, a leaf you found, a sketch you made. It anchors your intention. - Write your “sacred gifts” list on a scrap of paper (even if it’s recycled) and then safely burn or bury it to symbolically release your intention. - Keep a moon journal: write when you did the ritual, what you asked for, and any subtle shifts you noticed afterwards. Over time you’ll build lunar rhythm awareness. - Use affordable items in your ritual: a white candle, a simple bowl, loose tea leaves, or a stone from your yard. The energy is what matters. ## Connect It to the Plentiful Earth Community At Plentiful Earth, we believe spiritual practice doesn’t require luxury; it requires connection, intention, and heart. You don’t have to wait until you can “afford the perfect tool.” You, your breath, and your relationship with the moon are enough. Whenever you feel called: - Explore our **moon‑phase kits**, intention bundles or affordable ritual aids. - Share your full moon ritual results in our community space; sometimes knowing others are doing the same work raises the whole vibration. - Revisit this chant monthly: it’s a ritual anchor, and every cycle deepens your command of it. ## Final Blessings May the full moon light your path, infuse your practice with clarity, and awaken the sacred gifts waiting within you. Let your heart call in exactly what you need, and trust that the moon reflects back your truth. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** chants, Free Spells --- ### [Moon Phase Gardening: A Calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/moon-phase-gardening-a-calendar/) **Published:** February 19, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Gardening is a beautiful way to connect, or reconnect, with Nature, your property, and our Earth, but did you know that gardening is also a magnificent way to connect with the energies that work in tandem with our planet? That’s right! Like the tides and our intentions, it is said that the soil our plants snuggle in is influenced by the pull and energy of the Moon. By gardening in accordance with moon cycles, we can further influence a beautiful garden or plentiful crop! This quick moon planting guide will help you discover when to plant, harvest, and care for all types of plants. Simply look up what moon phase we’re in, and start astronomically gardening! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/moon-phase-gardening-calendar-533x800.jpg "moonphasegardeningcalendar Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Moon Phase Gardening: A Calendar ### Waxing Crescent Moon Gardening Tips #### What to plant during the Waxing Crescent Moon: - Flowering annuals - Above-ground crops and plants, directly sowed into the ground - Plants whose seeds grow outside of their fruits - Leafy Plants #### How to care for plants during the Waxing Crescent Moon: - Trim and groom your houseplants --- ### Waxing Gibbous Moon Gardening Tips #### What to plant during the Waxing Gibbous Moon: - Plants whose seeds grow inside of their fruits #### How to care for plants during the Waxing Gibbous Moon: - Transplant above-ground crops and plants --- ### Full Moon Gardening Tips #### What to plant during the Full Moon: - Bulbs - Root vegetables - Biennials - Perennials #### How to care for plants during the Full Moon: - Divide or thin plants out during this time. --- ### Waning Gibbous Moon Gardening Tips #### What to plant during the Waning Gibbous Moon: - Bulbs - Root vegetables - Biennials - Perennials #### How to care for plants during the Waning Gibbous Moon: - Fertilize your soil. --- ### Waning Crescent Moon Gardening Tips #### What to plant during the Waning Crescent Moon: - Do not plant anything #### How to care for plants during the Waning Crescent Moon: - Trim and prune plants during this time. - Cut your grass to help it grow slower. --- ### New Moon Gardening Tips #### What to plant during the New Moon: - Do not plant anything. #### How to care for plants during the New Moon: - Weed your gardens. - Cut your grass to help it grow slower. - **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** gardening --- ### [How To Create A Vision Board To Manifest Your Best Life](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/create-vision-board-manifest/) **Published:** November 3, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Wondering how to make your new year more magical? Are resolutions not powerful enough? Need a goal with a stronger success rate? Ready to make the Law of Attraction work for you? ## In This Guide: - [What Is A Vision Board?](#h-what-is-a-vision-board) - [What Is The Purpose Of A Vision Board?](#h-what-is-the-purpose-of-a-vision-board) - [Step 1: Set Your Intention](#h-step-1-set-your-intention) - [Step 2: Gather Your Supplies](#h-step-2-gather-your-supplies) - [Step 3: Find Your Inspiration](#h-step-3-find-your-inspiration) - [Step 4: Organize Your Vision Board](#h-step-4-organize-your-vision-board) - [Step 5: Assemble Your Vision Board](#h-step-5-assemble-your-vision-board) - [Step 6: Embellish](#h-step-6-embellish) - [Step 7: Find The Right Spot For Your Vision Board](#h-step-7-find-the-right-spot-for-your-vision-board) - [Step 8: Use Your Vision Board](#h-step-8-use-your-vision-board) - [Step 9: Update Your Vision Board As Needed](#h-step-9-update-your-vision-board-as-needed) - [Step 10: Reflect And Act](#h-step-10-reflect-and-act) Creating a vision board is a powerful tool to help clarify, concentrate, and maintain focus on your specific life goals. It's basically like a spell you can have out in the open! ## What Is A Vision Board? A vision board is a visual representation of your goals, dreams, and desires – something you can look at and constantly empower with more visualizations each day. It's a board or digital layout made of a collage of: - Images. - Words. - Objects. These elements are chosen to attract into your life specific: - Experiences. - Feelings. - Possessions. It's literally all of the parts you need for a spell, but you don't have to hide your magical side! ### What Is The Purpose Of A Vision Board? The purpose of a vision board is to serve as a source of inspiration and motivation and to utilize the law of attraction which states that focusing on positive or negative thoughts brings positive or negative experiences into one's life. By surrounding yourself with images of who you want to become, what you want to have, and where you want to live or travel, your life can change to match those desires. The underlying idea is that when you see your board regularly, you're both consciously and subconsciously motivated to take steps toward your goals. This can help guide your actions, harness your focus, and promote a positive outlook. The process of creating the board itself can also be a clarifying exercise, helping you to narrow down your desires and understand what you truly want to pursue. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to create a vision board: ## Step 1: Set Your Intention Before you start, think about what you want to achieve or manifest in your life. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/visualizing-to-manifest.jpg "visualizingtomanifest Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/visualizing-to-manifest.jpg)Consider areas such as career, relationships, health, personal growth, travel, or spirituality. ## Step 2: Gather Your Supplies You will need: - A board: This could be a corkboard, poster board, or even a digital platform (like Pinterest, just make sure you look at it every day). - Magazines, printed images, or photographs. - Scissors and glue sticks (if you’re doing a physical board). - Markers, stickers, or any other decorative items you’d like to use. - Pushpins or tape (for corkboards). [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/supplies-vision-board-making-800x800.jpg "suppliesvisionboardmaking Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/supplies-vision-board-making.jpg)If you're extra witchy, like us, you can make your entire vision board creation experience more like a spell. Decorate your art space with items that resonate with your intention, such as candles with spell intent, crystals that match your intent, and incense that elevates the vibration of your items and sacred space. You may also choose to cleanse your items and art supplies with herb bundles beforehand! ## Step 3: Find Your Inspiration Look for images, words, quotes, or anything else that resonates with your goals and intentions. Cut out or save these items to use on your board. ## Step 4: Organize Your Vision Board Lay out your images and words on your board without gluing or pinning anything down yet. Arrange them in a way that feels visually pleasing to you. ## Step 5: Assemble Your Vision Board Once you’re happy with the layout, start adhering everything to your board. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vision-board-example-ufo-800x800.jpg "visionboardexampleufo Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/vision-board-example-ufo.jpg)If you’re using a digital board, this is where you’d start placing your items on your digital canvas. ## Step 6: Embellish Add any extra decorative elements to give your vision board some personality. This can also help to visually emphasize certain goals or intentions. ## Step 7: Find The Right Spot For Your Vision Board Place your vision board somewhere you will see it often. For physical boards, this might be near your desk, on your bedroom wall, or in your workspace. [![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ladonianduchessjen_a_vision_board_hung_on_a_wall_in_a_house_wit_4f3721b4-6182-4177-a242-636420ce8d66-800x800.png "ladonianduchessjenavisionboardhungonawallinahousewit4f3721b461824177a242636420ce8d66 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/ladonianduchessjen_a_vision_board_hung_on_a_wall_in_a_house_wit_4f3721b4-6182-4177-a242-636420ce8d66.png)For digital boards, you might set it as your desktop wallpaper or as a regular reminder. ## Step 8: Use Your Vision Board A vision board is not only a reminder of your goals but also a tool to use for visualization. Spend some time each day looking at your board, imagining as if you have already achieved what’s depicted. ## Step 9: Update Your Vision Board As Needed As time passes, your goals and aspirations might change, and that’s okay. Update your vision board to reflect your current desires and intentions. ## Step 10: Reflect And Act Regularly reflect on your vision board and consider the actions you need to take to realize your dreams. A vision board is a motivational tool, but achieving your goals will always require active effort. Creating a vision board is a personal and creative process. There’s no right or wrong way to do it, so feel free to use whatever process and materials that inspire you the most. The most important part is that it resonates with you and inspires you to take action towards your dreams. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Sweet Smoked Bacon & Green Bean Casserole](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/smoked-bacon-green-bean-casserole/) **Published:** November 14, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-82686)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/sweet-smoked-bacon-green-bean-casserole) As the wheel of the year turns and brings us closer to the earth's natural rhythms, it's time to embrace the magic of the seasons with a dish that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also connects us to the deeper energies of the world around us. This Sweet Smoked Bacon & Green Bean Casserole is a celebration of the bounty and diversity of nature's offerings. In the spirit of the Pagan & Wiccan holidays, where each ingredient is chosen for its energetic properties and symbolic meanings, this casserole becomes a tribute to the earth's abundance. Green beans, the star of this dish, are a symbol of nourishment and growth, mirroring the lush greenery of the earth. Their energy brings to mind the rejuvenating power of nature, especially during times of harvest and thanksgiving. The smoky bacon adds a grounding element, its rich, earthy flavors reminding us of the deep, interconnected roots of all living things. As it crisps in the smoker, infused with the essence of applewood, it represents the transformative power of fire – an element revered in many Pagan traditions for its ability to purify, renew, and change. And let's not forget the creamy French dressing, which adds a luxurious, harmonious balance, symbolizing the unity and blending of diverse elements to create something greater than the sum of its parts. As you prepare this dish, be mindful of the energies at play. Cooking here is not just an act of nourishing the body but also a ritual of connecting with the spiritual essence of food. Let each ingredient speak to you, telling its story of growth, transformation, and rebirth. Whether you're celebrating a Pagan holiday or simply seeking to infuse your cooking with more intention and gratitude, this Sweet Smoked Bacon & Green Bean Casserole is a perfect way to honor the energies of the earth and the sacred cycle of life. ![A casserole dish filled with green beans and topped with bacon](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/smoked-green-bean-casserole-280x280.jpg "smokedgreenbeancasserole Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Sweet Smoked Bacon & Green Bean Casserole A delicious, smoky twist on the classic green bean casserole using bacon and French dressing. 5 from 2 votes [Add To Yummly!](https://www.yummly.com) [ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/sweet-smoked-bacon-green-bean-casserole) [ Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fspiritual-living%2Fsmoked-bacon-green-bean-casserole%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2FSweet-Smoked-Bacon-Green-Bean-Casserole.jpg&description=Sweet+Smoked+Bacon+%26+Green+Bean+Casserole&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 1 hour hr Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins Course Side Dish Cuisine American, Thanksgiving Servings 6 people Calories 452 kcal ### Equipment - 1 Smoker - 1 2-Quart Casserole Dish ### Ingredients 1x2x3x - 3 cans Cut Green Beans 14.5 oz. - 1 cup Creamy French Dressing - 12 oz. Bacon diced ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - Preheat your smoker to 350 degrees using your favorite wood. We recommend applewood. - Drain the liquid from the green beans and pour them into a 2-quart casserole dish. - Top with bacon. - Pour French dressing over the top until halfway up the sides. - Smoke for 1 hour or until bubbling and bacon is crispy. ### Nutrition Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 659mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg Keyword Samhain Sides, Thanksgiving Sides, Yule Sides Tried this recipe?Leave a review! 👇 5 from 2 votes **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [13 Spiritual Awakening Stages You May Be Experiencing Right Now](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/spiritual-awakening-stages/) **Published:** November 27, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Spiritual awakening is a deeply personal and often profound experience that can vary greatly from person to person. However, there are commonly described stages or phases that many people seem to experience on this journey. ## Table of contents - [Stage 1: The Catalyst](#h-stage-1-the-catalyst) - [Stage 2: The Quest for Answers and Knowledge](#h-stage-2-the-quest-for-answers-and-knowledge) - [Stage 3: Awareness of Synchronicity](#h-stage-3-awareness-of-synchronicity) - [Stage 4: Expansion of Consciousness](#h-stage-4-expansion-of-consciousness) - [Stage 5: Inner Discontent and Disillusionment](#h-stage-5-inner-discontent-and-disillusionment) - [Stage 6: Introspection and Self-Reflection](#h-stage-6-introspection-and-self-reflection) - [Stage 7: Release and Surrender](#h-stage-7-release-and-surrender) - [Stage 8: Increased Empathy and Compassion](#h-stage-8-increased-empathy-and-compassion) - [Stage 9: Integration of New Insights](#h-stage-9-integration-of-new-insights) - [Stage 10: Sense of Oneness](#h-stage-10-sense-of-oneness) - [Stage 11: Authenticity and Alignment](#h-stage-11-authenticity-and-alignment) - [Stage 12: Spiritual Practice and Discipline](#h-stage-12-spiritual-practice-and-discipline) - [Stage 13: Ongoing Growth and Evolution](#h-stage-13-ongoing-growth-and-evolution) Here are thirteen stages often associated with a spiritual awakening: ## Stage 1: The Catalyst Defined as an event that kicks rapid change into motion, a catalyst is a large life event that causes your life to feel deeply uncertain and suddenly different. This is the starting point of spiritual awakening, and, like a catalyst, it is often triggered by a significant life event or a deep, existential questioning. It's a moment that shakes the foundation of one's current understanding or way of life. For me, it was that not every person likes to see odd occurrences in life. ## Stage 2: The Quest for Answers and Knowledge In this stage, there's an intense thirst for understanding more about life, spirituality, and the deeper truths of existence. You may become a little frustrated at this stage because sometimes, it seems like the deeper you dig, the less you uncover. Keep at it and allow yourself to be open to metaphysical messages. For me, I wanted to understand why some people could speak to others without words or know when someone was experiencing an emotion that wasn't externally obvious. ## Stage 3: Awareness of Synchronicity As soon as you begin to open your quest for answers and knowledge, you might start noticing coincidences and synchronicities that seem too purposeful to be mere chance. These might appear as [angel numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/angel-numbers/), repeated symbols or events, or a new influx of people who share similar catalysts. From here, meditate. Accept that your answers may not be found on Earth, but inside, above, and outside of it. ## Stage 4: Expansion of Consciousness This involves a greater awareness of oneself and the world around. It's often accompanied by a sense of interconnectedness with all things. ## Stage 5: Inner Discontent and Disillusionment Now, you'll start to feel either oddly content, bored, in a rut, stuck, or life will just keep trying to life. This phase is not our favorite, but it's one that has to happen in order for you to realize that not everything is as it seems. This phase is where the old ways of living no longer feel fulfilling, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction or a feeling that something is 'missing.' It's time to go inward and uncover who you are, what your path is, and how your catalyst fits into your personal destiny. ## Stage 6: Introspection and Self-Reflection This stage is marked by deep self-examination, questioning personal beliefs, values, and one's role in the world. Keep a journal and begin accepting the lessons and growth that you encounter along the way. ## Stage 7: Release and Surrender Letting go of old patterns, habits, and beliefs that no longer serve your highest good. This often involves a process of healing old wounds. I typically call this shadow work, but it can be a daily mantra that helps you move forward in life. ## Stage 8: Increased Empathy and Compassion From here, you'll not only realize that step 7 is massively healing, but you'll also uncover a deeper sense of empathy for others and a desire to help and heal. This is the first reward of your spiritual awakening. ## Stage 9: Integration of New Insights In this stage, you begin to integrate your new understanding and insights into your daily life. Take note of what you've done to help others and allow yourself to do the same for you. ## Stage 10: Sense of Oneness Through the practice of Stages 8 and 9, you'll start experiencing a profound sense of unity with all existence, often described as feeling a part of something much larger than oneself. ## Stage 11: Authenticity and Alignment Living more authentically in alignment with your true self and purpose will come more naturally now, but continue to be on the lookout for other ways that you can continue to grow into your new energy and spiritual space. ## Stage 12: Spiritual Practice and Discipline Begin developing regular spiritual practices that support your ongoing growth and awakening. ## Stage 13: Ongoing Growth and Evolution Recognize that spiritual awakening is not a final destination but an ongoing journey of growth and evolution. It's important to remember that these stages are not linear and can overlap or recur in different ways for different individuals. The journey of spiritual awakening is highly individualized and unique to each person. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Bûche de Noël - Decadent Chocolate Yule Log Cake](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/chocolate-buche-noel-recipe/) **Published:** December 6, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-82907)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/buche-de-noel-decadent-chocolate-yule-log-cake) As the wheel of the year turns and we welcome the Winter Solstice, Yule beckons us to celebrate the rebirth of the sun and the promise of increasing light. In this time of deep reflection and joyous gatherings, what better way to honor the essence of Yule than by creating a decadent Chocolate Yule Log cake, a dessert as rich in symbolism as it is in flavor. This sacred cake, also known as a Bûche de Noël, embodies the ancient tradition of burning the Yule log. In times past, a [carefully chosen yule log](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/choose-best-yule-log-wood/) was brought into the home with great ceremony, to light the longest night and symbolize the sun's return. As we craft this cake, we are reminded of the enduring cycle of death and rebirth, darkness and light, and the continual renewal of nature. As you blend each ingredient, let your intentions for the coming year mix with the batter. May the rolling of the cake symbolize the rolling away of old energies, making way for new beginnings. And as you decorate this exquisite dessert, imagine adorning your own life with sweetness and joy. This Yule Log cake is not just a treat for the palate, but a feast for the soul, a delectable reminder of the interconnectedness of all things, and the light that always returns to warm our hearts and homes. Let's embark on this culinary journey, infusing our cake with love, intention, and the spirit of Yule. ![A buche de noel with frosting, pine trees, and dusted with sugar.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/the-yule-log-cake-280x280.jpg "theyulelogcake Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Bûche de Noël - Decadent Chocolate Yule Log Cake 5 from 1 vote [Add To Yummly!](https://www.yummly.com) [ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/buche-de-noel-decadent-chocolate-yule-log-cake) [ Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fspiritual-living%2Fchocolate-buche-noel-recipe%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fplentifulearth.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2Fyule-log-buche-noel.jpg&description=B%C3%BBche+de+No%C3%ABl+-+Decadent+Chocolate+Yule+Log+Cake&is_video=false) Prep Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins Cook Time 10 minutes mins Resting Time 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins Course Dessert Cuisine Yule Servings 8 slices Calories 658 kcal ### Equipment - 1 Jelly Roll Pan 13" x 18" - Parchment paper - 1 Pastry Brush - 1 Sifter - 1 Whisk - 1 Kitchen Towel Larger than 13" x 18" - Plastic Wrap - 3 Bowls large ### Ingredients 1x2x3x #### Creamy Chocolate Butter & Mascarpone Filling - 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar - ½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract - 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 pinch salt - ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese #### Chocolate Sponge Cake - 2 tablespoons melted butter - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour - ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder - ½ teaspoon kosher salt - 5 large eggs at room temperature - ⅔ cup white sugar - ½ teaspoon vanilla - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or as needed #### Chocolate Ganache - 1 cup heavy cream - 8 ounces dark chocolate chips ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions #### Make The Chocolate Butter & Mascarpone Filling - Cream together the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and salt. 1 ⅔ cups powdered sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 pinch salt - Fold in the mascarpone cheese & set aside. ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese #### Bake The Chocolate Sponge Cake - Preheat oven to 400 degress F. - Prepare a 13" x 18" jelly roll pan by brushing the pan with the melted butter and lining it with parchment paper before brushing the remaining butter on top. 2 tablespoons melted butter - In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon kosher salt - In a large bowl, whip together eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes lighter in color. 5 large eggs, ⅔ cup white sugar - Add vanilla extract and slowly whisk 1/3 of the dry flour & cocoa mixture. ½ teaspoon vanilla - Add another 1/3 of the mixture, whisk slowly, and add the final 1/3 until just mixed. Do not overmix. - Pour batter into prepared baking pan and spread evenly with a spatula. - Bake for 8 - 10 minutes until the top is dry and the edges begin to lift. #### Roll The Cake - While the cake bakes, lay a large, clean kitchen towel on your counter. This will be what you use to roll the warm cake. - Using a sifter, dust the cloth with powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar - When the cake is finished baking, invert it onto the powdered towel. - Remove the parchment paper and dust the bottom of the cake with more powdered sugar. - While still warm, roll up the towel and cake together like a sushi roll. - Allow the rolled up towel & cake to cool for 15 minutes. #### Fill The Cake - Carefully unroll the cake and cover the top with the butter & mascarpone frosting. - Re-roll just the cake, leaving the towel on the counter. - Dust the cake with more powdered sugar. - Wrap the full cake in plastic wrap, like a chub of sausage. - Place your cake log into the fridge to cool for 2 hours. #### Make Chocolate Ganache - After 2 hours, heat heavy cream to near-boiling. 1 cup heavy cream - Pour chocolate chips into a large bowl. 8 ounces dark chocolate chips - Pour near-boiling heavy cream over the chocolate chips, let sit for 1 minute, and whisk until smooth. #### Design Your Yule Log - Cut your yule log in any shape you'd like. You can keep it whole as one log, or cut off a corner and attach it to the side, as a new limb that has been cut off. We like to cut the ends off to clean up the spiral pattern of the log. - Spread the ganache over the top of your shaped log and refrigerate to harden the ganache. - Use a knife to carve the ganache to look like the bark of a tree. - Move to a serving plate and decorate with your favorite holiday treats. ### Nutrition Serving: 1sliceCalories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 9gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 352mgFiber: 3gSugar: 54gVitamin A: 1162IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 2mg Tried this recipe?Leave a review! 👇 5 from 1 vote **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [30 Positive Affirmations For November](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/november-positive-affirmations/) **Published:** November 2, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** November signals the approach of the year’s end, making it a natural time for reflection on the past year and preparation for the new one. Affirmations can help set the tone for a positive outlook and clarify intentions for the coming year. ## In This Guide: - [How To Use These Affirmations](#h-how-to-use-these-affirmations) - [30 Affirmations For Gratitude, New Beginnings, Success, and More](#h-30-affirmations-for-gratitude-new-beginnings-success-and-more) ## How To Use These Affirmations Using affirmations effectively is more than just repeating these wise words. Focus on creating a positive mindset and truly believing in the statements you're affirming. Choose an affirmation that aligns with your needs. Take a few deep breaths to center your mind back in your body. Repeat your affirmation at least 3-5 times, being sure to visualize what you are saying. ## 30 Affirmations For Gratitude, New Beginnings, Success, and More 1. I embrace the **new beginnings** that November brings. 2. I am **grateful** for the love and warmth that surrounds me. 3. My mind is clear, **focused**, and ready for the day. 4. I choose to walk through my day with **gratitude** and grace. 5. I **release the old** and welcome the new opportunities that come my way. 6. I am a **magnet** for positive energy and attract good things into my life. 7. My life is filled with an **abundance** of health, wealth, and happiness. 8. I **trust** the journey, even when the path is uncertain. 9. I am **worthy** of my dreams and work towards them with confidence. 10. I am **resilient** and can handle the winds of change that November brings. 11. I cultivate **patience**, understanding, and compassion in my heart. 12. My **potential** to succeed is limitless. 13. I find **joy** in the small moments and simple pleasures of life. 14. Today, I choose to spread **kindness** like the leaves of fall. 15. My spirit is as bountiful as the harvest; I am rich in **blessings**. 16. I am **grounded** and at peace with who I am. 17. I find **strength** in my struggles; they are opportunities to grow. 18. Every breath I take fills me with **vitality** and strength. 19. I am in **harmony** with the rhythm of my own life. 20. I **nourish** my body with rest and healthy food. 21. I am a **beacon** of love and compassion. 22. I have the power to create **change** in my life and in the world. 23. I am connected with the **beauty** of nature that November displays. 24. My thoughts are positive, and I radiate **positivity**. 25. I am **thankful** for the love and support that continues to enrich my life. 26. Every day, in every way, I am becoming more **successful**. 27. I am open to all the **wealth** life offers me. 28. I welcome all the ways I can **grow** and learn today. 29. I celebrate the **potential** this month has presented to me. 30. I close this month with a heart full of thanks and a mindset ready for **abundance**. Ultimately, the practice of affirmations is about creating a positive and nurturing internal dialogue that can enhance your life experience, regardless of the time of year. November’s unique atmosphere of change and introspection simply provides a fitting backdrop for the practice. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How I Incorporated My Spirituality in My Wedding Ceremony](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/incorporated-spirituality-wedding-ceremony/) **Published:** November 24, 2020 **Author:** Allison Campbell **Content:** I recently got married on October 5th, 2019, to my best friend and soulmate, and it was the most beautiful day. However, planning the ceremony wasn’t as easy, especially considering that his family is Christian and mine is Catholic, but I have a pagan belief system. What’s a witch to do? ## Spiritual Wedding Decor and Overall Aesthetic For starters, I decided on a bohemian theme. My bridesmaids wore flower crowns and different colored dresses in different styles. I wanted them to pick a dress that they loved and that was right for them, rather than something I picked out. I wanted a flower crown as well, instead of the traditional veil. The men wore vests and plaid shirts, except for my groom, who wore a plain blue dress shirt and a special plaid bowtie that I picked out. We got married outside at a park that was special to my groom and I, so minimal decor was needed for the actual ceremony. ## The Spiritual Wedding Ceremony We rented the pavilion at the park— for free!— and decided on getting married under the willow tree beside it. Willow trees have always held a special place in my heart. The “aisle” I walked down with my dad was grass, sidewalk, the middle of the pavilion, and three steps down to the tree. In case you couldn’t tell, I enjoy doing things differently. For the entire ceremony, I was barefoot except for a pair of barefoot sandals because I wanted to be connected to the earth, my goddess. The prelude and processional consisted of instrumental versions of songs that were significant to us, played by one of my coworker friends on acoustic guitar. Our recessional was played on bagpipes by the father of my childhood best friend as he led us down the “aisle.” Music is very important to us as a couple, so at the end of the ceremony, my husband played an acoustic song on guitar that he had written and shared with me just before we said “I love you” for the first time. I also sang a song to him (“All That I Am” by Amanda Sommerville) at our reception as a special surprise. Our officiant was the mother of my childhood best friend, who had basically been a second mother to me since I was three. She is Catholic and a certified spiritual director, and I knew she would be supportive of our unique ceremony because she is very spiritual and open. During the ceremony, my husband and I stood in the middle of a circle of stones that represented a sacred space and was our simpler version of “casting a circle.” We chose two readings, Corinthians 13 and a blessing called [“The Elements of Love” that I found on Pinterest](https://pin.it/7LryJkE). The first piece I’ve always loved, and I always wanted it read at my wedding. I also thought the Catholic/Christian majority of the gathering would appreciate hearing a reading from the Bible. The second piece represented my strong bond with nature that had been growing since I was little and finally blossomed a couple years ago when I discovered pagan paths. The elements are very important to me, so I wanted them incorporated in our ceremony. Before the vows and ring exchange, we did a handfasting. Handfasting is an ancient practice used by many pagan traditions, as well as in other cultures, where two individuals have their hands tied together with ribbons or ropes to symbolize their union. My husband and I picked out our cords together at a craft store and chose a few little charms to thread onto them to personalize them. With each cord that was draped over our hands by our officiant, we made promises to love and support each other always. I also chose the following handfasting reading that I found on [Pinterest](https://pin.it/4qt2bOq) for our officiant to read before we tied the knot— yes, that’s where the saying comes from. *These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.* *These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future.* *These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.* *These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.* *These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and tears of joy.* *These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.* *These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.* *These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.* *And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.* ## More about the Elements When I chose the colors for my bridesmaids’ dresses, I actually didn’t have the elements in mind, but I ended up accidentally channeling them anyways. One wore navy blue (water), one wore mossy green (earth), one wore deep red (fire), one wore golden yellow (air), and one wore lavender, which I now interpret as the fifth element, spirit. I find this symbolism even more powerful since I didn’t plan it that way on purpose. As gifts for my bridesmaids, I picked out a necklace with a different crystal for each of them that corresponded to the color of their dress while also having properties that I thought would be most meaningful to them individually. I found this a simple, yet powerful, way to incorporate my craft into my wedding while also expressing love and gratitude to the important women in my life. I wanted my wedding day to be as magickal as possible, and it truly felt like something out of a fairytale. When I think back, I know the memories will always carry a special kind of energy. *Copyright 2020 Allison Campbell & Plentiful Earth, LLC. / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice **Tags:** handfasting --- ### [How to Strengthen Your Intuition in 2 Steps](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/strengthen-intuition/) **Published:** October 1, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Steve Jobs once said, "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become." Intuition is our amazing ability to know without knowing. Everyone has the capacity to be intuitive, and we believe it's a natural human ability that transcends religion. ## How do I know if I've had an intuitive or psychic moment? You're intuitive or psychic if you have ever: - Known someone is about to call right before it happened - Known who was calling before looking at your call screen - Known who sent you a text before checking your phone - Had a dream about something that happened before it happened - Wanted something to happen so badly that it spontaneously did - Wanted the stoplight to turn green and it did - Known or had a feeling something was wrong and there was If you've done these or had any other odd occurrences, you're ready to activate and strengthen your intuition. So, let us teach you how to active your intuition in just two steps! ## How to Strengthen Your Intuition 1. Experience a psychic or intuitive event. 2. Excitedly, with a large, proud smile, pat yourself on the back and say, "Great job!" ### Why does this method work for strengthening your psychic ability? This works because our bodies thrive on positive and negative reinforcement. Our bodies do so many things within every given second, and it's always looking for shortcuts or ways to evolve next; therefore, it's always looking for feedback in order to make itself better. When we get positive reinforcement, this signals our brains and bodies to repeat the behavior again next time! So, when we tell our bodies "great job being psychic!", it remembers that great feeling and strives for it again! Be sure to repeat this everytime you get an intuitive tingle! **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [Indigo Children Traits](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/indigo-children-traits/) **Published:** December 10, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [Indigo Children](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigo_children#:~:text=Indigo%20children%2C%20according%20to%20a,sometimes%20supernatural%20traits%20or%20abilities.), a concept that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, refers to individuals who are believed to possess special, unusual, and sometimes supernatural traits or abilities. Here are 17 ways that are often cited as indicators of being an Indigo Child: 1. **Intuitive Nature**: You have a strong intuition and may have experiences that suggest psychic abilities. 2. **High Sensitivity**: You are extremely sensitive to your surroundings, including emotions, sounds, and even physical environments. 3. **Empathetic Abilities**: You have a deep sense of empathy towards others and can often sense their emotions and intentions. 4. **Nonconformity**: You have a natural tendency to resist authority and societal norms. 5. **Creative Mindset**: You possess a highly creative mind, often excelling in artistic and musical endeavors. 6. **Feeling of Alienation**: You might feel a sense of alienation or being different from others. 7. **Deep Connection with Nature**: You may feel a profound connection with nature and the environment. 8. **Quest for Truth**: You have a persistent pursuit of truth and justice, often questioning traditional systems and beliefs. 9. **Old Soul**: People might often describe you as an “old soul” for your age. 10. **Strong Will**: You exhibit a strong will and a passionate nature. 11. **Interest in Spiritual Matters**: You show an early interest in spirituality, metaphysics, or other esoteric practices. 12. **Sense of a Higher Purpose**: You feel like you have a special mission or purpose in life. 13. **Independent Thinking**: You are a critical thinker who often challenges established ways of thinking. 14. **Emotional Depth**: You experience emotions deeply and intensely. 15. **Technological Affinity**: You might have a natural understanding and affinity for technology and new innovations. 16. **Solitary Nature**: You may prefer solitude and find it difficult to fit into groups. 17. **Global Awareness**: You have a strong awareness of global issues and a desire to help solve them. It's important to note that these characteristics can be subjective and vary widely among individuals. The concept of Indigo Children is considered a New Age belief and is not supported by scientific evidence. As such, these traits should be considered more as part of a spiritual or metaphysical belief system rather than a definitive or medically recognized diagnosis. **Categories:** Spiritual Living & Everyday Practice --- ### [How To Choose Yule Log Wood Based On Intent](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/choose-best-yule-log-wood/) **Published:** November 2, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Cookies, green and red candles, holiday trees, and yule logs. What season are you thinking of? Yule! We hear all the time that Witches should have yule logs, so let's learn about which logs you can use for this holiday tradition. The Yule log is a special tradition that many people, including Pagans, celebrate during the Winter Solstice celebrations in order to celebrate the return of the Sun and the blessings it will bring. Different types of wood are chosen for the Yule log because each kind of wood has its own special meaning and energy. Each different Yule log helps manifest different things in the new year. So, **pick your Yule log wood based on what you want to bring in**. 1. **Oak:** Oak is strong and powerful, representing the Oak King who is celebrated at Yule. It symbolizes strength, protection, and good luck for the coming year. 2. **Pine:** Pine represents peace, healing, and joy. It is also evergreen, reminding people that life continues even in the coldest times. 3. **Birch:** Birch symbolizes new beginnings and rebirth. Using birch is like celebrating the new sun and the fresh start that it brings. 4. **Cherry:** Cherry wood is used to attract love and affection. It’s all about bringing warmth and love into the home. 5. **Ash:** Ash wood is about bringing light and is thought to protect against negative energy. It’s like inviting positivity and driving away darkness. When Pagans choose the wood for their Yule log, they might pick one that matches what they hope for in the coming year, whether that’s love, a fresh start, or protection. The Yule log is then burned in a fireplace or a bonfire as part of the Yule celebrations, and it’s a cozy, meaningful tradition for many people during the winter season. Traditionally, you should keep a small piece of the log to light next year's log. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [How To Stop Nightmares: 5 Before-Bed Chants That Help You Sleep Better](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/stop-nightmares-chants/) **Published:** October 29, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Embark on a journey through soothing chants designed to usher peace and protection as you traverse the realms of sleep. Each chant is a beacon of light, guiding you away from nightmares and uncertainties of the night. ## Chants To Keep Nightmares Away - [Chant 1: Guardian Angels](#h-chant-1-guardian-angels) - [Chant 2: Circle of Light](#h-chant-2-circle-of-light) - [Chant 3: Sacred Sleep](#h-chant-3-sacred-sleep) - [Chant 4: Healing Waters](#h-chant-4-healing-waters) - [Chant 5: The Divine Shield](#h-chant-5-the-divine-shield) Nightmares are vivid, disturbing dreams that occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep, influenced by various factors such as stress, anxiety, trauma, sleep disorders, and certain medications or substances. These factors can be triggered by diet, exposure to distressing media content or bad energy, unfamiliar settings, genetics, and developmental progression. These chants are designed to be calming for a stressed, busy mind and to promote a sense of peace and protection before sleep. ## Chant 1: Guardian Angels Guardian angels, near me stay, Guide me as I sleep and play. Nightmares flee and shadows hide, In your warmth, I’ll safely abide. ## Chant 2: Circle of Light Circle of light, shining so bright, Wrap me in safety throughout the night. Dreams of peace shall fill my sight, Banishing nightmares, with love ignite. ## Chant 3: Sacred Sleep In the realm where the dreamers lie, Hypnos/Sacred sleep, please hear my cry. Let only dreams of love appear, And keep away all that I fear. ## Chant 4: Healing Waters Waters flow, cleansing deep, Soothe my mind as I sleep. Nightmares drown, and dreams take flight, In healing waters, bathed in light. ## Chant 5: The Divine Shield Divine shield, strong and bright, Protect me from the fears of night. In your arms, nightmares dissolve, And in sweet dreams, my spirit evolves. Each chant can be repeated as many times as necessary, and you can customize them to better suit your personal spirituality or beliefs. Before going to bed, you might want to sit or lie down in a comfortable position, take some deep breaths, and recite the chant softly or mentally to set a positive and protective intention for your sleep. Thank yourself for allowing these chants to grace your nighttime routine. May your dreams be filled with peace and love. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [Powerful Egg Shell Protection Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/egg-shell-protection/) **Published:** August 1, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-81568)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/egg-shell-protection-spell) Waste not want not applies to more than just meals! We believe that all ingredients and, what some would call trash, contain powerful symbolic magic. And today, we're going to harness the symbolism of the strong, powerful egg shell in our newest protection spell. This spell leverages the potent symbolism of the egg, representing life, potential, and protection. As always, while spell ingredients provide energy to propel our manifestation, the power lies within your intention, the faith you have in the process, and the energy you infuse into it. As you cast this spell, focus on the symbolism of the egg as a container of life and potential, as well as its shell as a protective barrier. ![An egg inside of a bowl of salt on a wooden table.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/egg-in-salt-150x150.png "egg in salt Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/egg-shell-protection-spell) 5 from 1 vote ## Egg Shell Protection Spell Prep Time1 minute min Spell Time10 minutes mins Total Time11 minutes mins Keyword: Protection Spells ### Materials - [White Candles](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/1-2-white-chime-candle-20-pack?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) - Bowl - Salt - Permanent Marker optional - Whole Pasteurized Egg Shell ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - **Cleanse**: Begin by creating a safe and sacred space. If desired, cleanse the space with smoke from sage or your favorite cleansing herbs. Light the white candles and place them on your altar or sacred space. - **Consecrate**: If you wish, you can use the marker to draw symbols on the egg that are meaningful to you and represent protection. These could be runes, sigils, or other symbols associated with protection in your personal practice. - **Visualize**: Hold the egg in your hands. Close your eyes and visualize yourself or what you want to be protected is living inside of the eggshell. Imagine that the eggshell is keeping you safe from negative energies or influences that may be affecting you. - **Protect**: Pour salt into the bowl, and place the egg int the center. As you do this, recite the following incantation (or one of your own creation): "Shell of life, pure and round, Ward off harm, guard my ground. By the power of earth and sea, As I will it, so mote it be." - **Manifest**: Leave the egg within the salt circle on your altar or sacred space for as long as you feel is necessary. Some people might choose to leave it overnight, while others might choose to leave it for several days. - **Close**: End the ritual by closing your sacred space in your chosen manner. You might choose to do this by extinguishing your candles, thanking any spirits or deities you invoked, or simply stating your intention to close the space. - **Clean Up**: Once you feel the spell is complete, take the egg outside and return it to the earth. You can do this by burying it in the ground or breaking it and scattering it in a garden or forest. As you do so, thank the egg and release any negative energies it has absorbed. ### Notes We prefer pasteurized eggshells because this minimizes the chances of salmonella and e. coli. To remove the egg from the shell: 1. Ese a Dremel to drill a small hole in each end of the egg. 2. Use a toothpick to beat the egg inside the shell. 3. Over a sink, blow in through one hole to force the egg out of the other hole. 4. Rinse! Remember, the most important part of any spell is your intention. Your belief and the energy you put into the spell are what give it power. Use this spell as a guide and adapt it to your own needs and beliefs. The Egg Shell Protection Spell, though powerful, is not a standalone solution for all life's problems. It should supplement other efforts toward self-care and personal growth. **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices --- ### [5 Steps To Learn How To Visualize Using Just An Orange](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/learn-visualization-orange/) **Published:** April 11, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Have a hard time opening your mind's eye? Is visualizing harder than calculus during Mercury Retrograde? Wondering what to do when a spell tells you to visualize your goal? Visualization is a powerful technique that can help you manifest your intentions, prayers, and spells faster and more accurately. But, not finds it easy to see vivid images in their mind. So, how can you flex your third eye and imagination muscle? One way to learn visualization is by using the mental image of an orange as a guide. ![](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/visualization-guide-533x800.jpg "visualization guide Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")Visualization can be a powerful tool for learning and memory retention, and using the mental image of an orange can help you develop this skill. By studying the orange, breaking it down into smaller components, and associating information with each one, you can improve your ability to visualize and remember important details. With regular practice, visualization can become a valuable tool in your magical toolkit. **Categories:** Spirituality for Beginners **Tags:** visualization --- ### [Witchcraft How-To: Hot Foot Powder Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hot-foot-powder-recipe/) **Published:** November 17, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Need someone to GTFO of your life? Maybe you want to pack a crazy good punch when it comes to protection of your home or business? This Hot Foot Powder recipe contains all of the vibes to protect from and banish all harmful people, energies, and influences! **Content:** [ Jump to Recipe](#wprm-recipe-container-86516)[ Print Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/hot-foot-powder-recipe) This hot foot powder recipe is your answer for those times when you need someone to GTFO of your life. Maybe you want to pack a crazy good punch when it comes to the protection of your home or business? Maybe you've done every mundane thing you can do to remove someone from your life, and this is the bow that seals the package. This easy, DIY witch recipe contains all of the vibes to protect from and banish all harmful people, energies, and influences! ### How do I use Hot Foot Powder? Sprinkle hot foot powder across thresholds, around your property, into footprints, around your desk, or mix it with the dirt of someone's footprint to keep specific people, energies, and entities away from you. Learn how to make it below! ### What kind of spell can I do to get someone to leave me alone or move out of my house? Drop a just pinch of hot foot powder into the shoes of the person you want to get rid of. Can't get into their shoes? That's okay! You can easily sprinkle a bit into their footprints as they walk away. PS: This question is where the name of this powder comes from! Learn how to make it below! ### How can I protect my home from thieves, solicitors, and people I don't want to see? Sprinkle hot foot powder across the thresholds or entrances of your house for protection against thieves and unwanted people. Learn how to make it below! ### How do I keep harmful entities, spirits, and entities out of my house? 1. Sprinkle this spell mix around the property line of your home. This creates a protective barrier that banishes any harmful intent. Learn how to make it below! ### What can I do if a banishing spell doesn't keep someone away? Sometimes, if a person's intentions are stronger than the banishing spell you cast, your spell may not appear to be successful. It's time to match their intentions with more energy and intent. We have the perfect spell for that. This time, gather some dirt from the unwanted peoples’ footprints. Mix this dirt with your hot foot powder. Dress and light a black candle to remove those unwanted people from your life. We like to follow this with "An' it harm none, so mote it be" to make sure that the person leaves peacefully. Learn how to make it below! ### How can I keep work drama away from me? You can magically keep workplace drama away from you by sprinkling hot foot powder around your desk or cubicle at work. Learn how to make it below! ### Does Hot Foot Powder actually cause people to catch on fire? While the ingredients are spicy, they will not make someone go up in flames. [ Print](https://plentifulearth.com/wprm_print/hot-foot-powder-recipe) No ratings yet ## Hot Foot Powder Recipe Hot foot powder is an amazing Hoodoo trick to keep specific people, energies, or entities away from you. It can be considered a protection powder or a war powder. "Magic is neither black nor white." The recipe is simple to scale, too – add all of the spell ingredients in the same amounts. If you add one teaspoon of one ingredient, add one teaspoon of all the others. Yield: 1 Tbsp. ### Equipment - Glass Jar ### Materials - 1 tsp. [Black Salt](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/black-salt-fine-gourmet?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) Banishing - 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper Swiftness - 1 tsp. Black Pepper Banishing - 1 tsp. [Activated Charcoal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/activated-charcoal-powder?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) Neutralizing Harmful Energy - 1 pinch [Sulfur](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/sulfur-powder-brimstone?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=recipe-card) Neutralizing Harmful Energy ![Instacart](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-recipe-maker/assets/icons/integrations/instacart.svg)Get Recipe Ingredients ### Instructions - Using your favorite magickal vessel, add each item one at a time, visualizing harmful influences turning away from your life. - Mix thoroughly, visualizing harmful influences turning away from your life. - Store in a tightly-sealed glass jar. - To use, sprinkle in the shoes of a specific person, around your property for protection, around your desk to stop gossip, or as part of a banishing ritual. ### Notes Warnings: Do not use this as incense. Wash your hands after handling. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth while handling; this will burn. ## **Buy ingredients for hot foot powder** ## What’s your favorite way to use this powder? Leave a comment below! Note: Using this or other spellwork is not a substitute or answer for getting away from dangerous people or scenarios. Always call 911 or use a hotline if you are in danger or are being harassed or assaulted. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [How to Prune Basil](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/how-to-prune-basil/) **Published:** September 30, 2018 **Author:** Eira **Content:** Your loving Sweet Basil (*Ocimum basilicum*) has grown all leggy and not bushy. How does one go about trimming its leaves so it will continue to grow into a bushy plant with lots of leaves to use in your recipes? Trimming basil like trimming bangs that are too long. You don’t want to cut off too much otherwise, you will look weird and your hair won’t lay correctly. The same goes for trimming Basil. By understanding its leaf and stem structure you will know where to prune so she has a luscious bushy growth pattern. ## What do I look for when it’s time to prune my basil? Basil leaves have a main stem with leaves that are located on opposite sides of each other. There are two smaller leaves or bumps per attachment point (node) on the stem. Think of Basil stems and leaves branching out like a person making a “Y” with their arms up in the air. You want to cut the larger leaves at the center of the “Y” growing just above the nodes. When you prune just above the little bumps the plant will send out a hormone causing the Basil to bush out and not flower. If you prune regularly you will be blessed with lots of fresh basil to enjoy in your dishes, spells, or to save for the coming months. ## How to Prune Basil Pruning basil is quick and easy. **You only need:** 1. A Pair of scissors. **Directions:** 1. Find the “Y” of the stem and leaves. 2. Cut the leaves between the bumps (nodes) or smaller leaves. 3. Store clippings for later use. *Copyright 2018 Eira + Plentiful Earth / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Basil Flower Essence Recipe](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/basil-flower-essence-recipe/) **Published:** August 24, 2018 **Author:** Eira **Content:** My favorite way to understand and use Basil’s magical properties is by making a flower essence. A flower essence is a special water that has been infused with a plant’s energetic properties. If you are lucky enough to live in an area where basil grows and flowers you can easily make an essence. I was taught to make solar flower essences using this method, and I’d love to share this recipe with you. **Categories:** Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions --- ### [Fourth of July Instant Wish Spell](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/fourth-of-july-instant-wish-spell/) **Published:** July 3, 2018 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Everyone loves the excitement of Independence Day. Fireworks, cookouts, dreams coming true, and freedoms realized. Why not harness the amazing energy and fast effects of fire to make your dreams come true or inch closer to your personal freedom? This spell utilizes the power, intensity, and quickness of fire to spark your goals into action. The best part? This spell only takes as long as a sparkler to cast! ![An image to share on Pinterest](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Fourth-of-July-Instant-Wish-Spell-533x800.jpg "FourthofJulyInstantWishSpell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ## Fourth of July Instant Wish Spell **Best performed:** Waxing or Full Moon, Independence Day, or a Tuesday ### Spell Ingredients - Lighter - Sparkler, try to correspond the sparker’s color with your need. ### Spell Instructions 1. Visualize your wish or need. 2. Light a sparkler. 3. Spin in a clockwise circle while visualizing the outcome of your spell. 4. Spin until the sparkler goes out, and know it is done. [via GIPHY](https://giphy.com/gifs/her-joaquin-phoenix-spike-jonze-87h0TqgvoZsZi)An it harm none, for your highest good, so mote it be.*Copyright 2018 Jennifer “Aurora Moone” McDonald / All Rights Reserved.* **Categories:** Rituals & Sacred Practices **Tags:** Free Spells --- ### [Master Number 99: Spiritual Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/master-number-99/) **Published:** December 28, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Is 99 a master number, and what does it represent? What is the spiritual message behind seeing 99 repeatedly? **Master number 99** carries one of the highest vibrations in numerology. Rooted in universal love, this powerful number is associated with compassion, tolerance, philanthropy, idealism, and humanitarianism. It's a rare and influential energy that represents a calling to serve humanity and uplift the global consciousness. - [What Is Master Number 99?](#what-is-master-number-99) - [Core Themes of Master Number 99](#core-themes-of-master-number-99) - [1. Humanitarianism](#1-humanitarianism) - [2. Tolerance](#2-tolerance) - [3. Compassion & Universal Love](#3-compassion-universal-love) - [4. Idealism](#4-idealism) - [5. Philanthropy](#5-philanthropy) - [6. Universal Consciousness](#6-universal-consciousness) - [Living in Alignment With Master Number 99](#living-in-alignment-with-master-number-99) If you've been seeing the number 99 repeatedly, you may be aligning with a higher life path, one that transcends personal goals and focuses on collective healing and progress. ## What Is Master Number 99? In [numerology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numerology), master numbers are double-digit numbers with repeating digits, such as 11, 22, 33, and 99, that carry amplified energy and spiritual significance. **Master number 99** is considered an evolved and expanded version of the number 9, which already symbolizes compassion, endings, spiritual insight, and humanitarianism. While the single-digit 9 tends to focus on personal spiritual growth, **master number 99** is concerned with the broader picture: world healing, global unity, and universal consciousness. It’s the macrocosm to the number 9’s microcosm. ## Core Themes of Master Number 99 ### 1. **Humanitarianism** At its core, **master number 99** is deeply humanitarian. This number is tied to selfless service and a heartfelt desire to make the world a better place. People resonating with this number are often drawn to careers and missions that involve advocacy, healing, or helping marginalized communities. It's not just about kindness—it's a deep, active concern for the well-being of humanity. ### 2. **Tolerance** Master number 99 teaches the importance of embracing diversity. It reflects the understanding that we’re all interconnected parts of the same global ecosystem. Through tolerance, we learn to honor different perspectives, beliefs, and life experiences. This number reminds us that real unity comes from accepting others as they are. ### 3. **Compassion & Universal Love** Universal love is the foundation of **master number 99’s** spiritual energy. It urges us to rise above ego, open our hearts, and recognize the shared struggles of all living beings. Compassion isn’t just about sympathy, it’s about empathy and action. When you align with the energy of 99, you are called to be a vessel of unconditional love. ### 4. **Idealism** People influenced by master number 99 often carry big dreams, not just for themselves, but for the planet. Whether it’s imagining a world without poverty or envisioning a more sustainable future, 99 fuels pure, boundless creativity. This idealism becomes a catalyst for innovation and progress, inspiring others to dream bigger and act boldly. ### 5. **Philanthropy** Philanthropy is another key trait of this master number. Whether through time, resources, or money, those walking the 99 path are often generous and mission-driven. They feel a sense of duty to give back and are often involved in charitable work, community service, or social causes. ### 6. **Universal Consciousness** Perhaps the most spiritual aspect of **master number 99** is its connection to universal consciousness. It encourages a deep awareness that everything is connected, and that our individual actions ripple outward to influence the greater whole. When you act with integrity, kindness, and love, you don’t just change your own life, you uplift the entire planet. ![An image for sharing on Pinterest that talks about master number 99](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Numerology-Meaning-–-Master-Number-99-533x800.jpg "NumerologyMeaningMasterNumber99 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")## Living in Alignment With Master Number 99 Living in alignment with **master number 99** means embracing your role as a global citizen. You're not just here to live a good life for yourself, you're here to contribute to the healing of the world. It’s a path of service, yes, but it’s also a path of deep fulfillment and spiritual growth. If you feel drawn to the energy of this number, consider how your actions, big or small, can help others. Whether you’re volunteering, mentoring, donating, or simply spreading kindness, you're living the purpose of 99. **Master number 99** is a rare and powerful vibration that calls for enlightened action. It reminds us that the highest form of love is one that gives back without expecting anything in return. Through compassion, tolerance, and service, we align ourselves with the heartbeat of the universe, and become catalysts for change. **Categories:** Spiritual Meanings & Symbolism **Tags:** master numbers, numerology --- ### [Full Moon Chant: Emotional Clarity For Empaths](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-chant-empaths/) **Published:** May 31, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** This is by far our favorite full moon chant! It's easy, simple, and powerful. So, if you're reading this, chances are, the Full Moon is right around the corner, and to make matters more interesting, you're also an empath! - [Full Moon Emotional Clarity Chant for Empaths](#h-full-moon-emotional-clarity-chant-for-empaths) - [Why Do Chants Work?](#why-do-chants-work) - [Why This Full Moon Chant Works](#why-this-full-moon-chant-works) The Moon governs, rules, and enhances emotions; as the moon travels through its phases, its lunar energy influences emotions, feminine qualities, energy levels, and personal clarity. ## Full Moon Emotional Clarity Chant for Empaths > Full moon light wash over me, > Wash away emotions that don't belong to me. > Full moon light wash over me, > Grant me personal clarity. ## Why Do Chants Work? [Chanting](https://omstars.com/blog/wellness/the-many-benefits-of-chanting/#:~:text=Chanting%20works%20by%20helping%20to,one%20thought%20to%20the%20next.) specific words or phrases during rituals or ceremonies helps to focus and direct this energy toward a desired intention. In the case of a full moon chant, the rhythmic repetition of words amplifies the intention of emotional clarity for empaths. Chants work from a metaphysical perspective because they tap into the power of sound vibrations. Sound waves can create resonance and transmit energy. The full moon's heightened energy and connection to emotions further enhance the effectiveness of the chant. By harmonizing with the natural cycles and using the power of sound, chants unlock the metaphysical potential within us, allowing us to align with our intentions and manifest the desired outcome. ## Why This Full Moon Chant Works As we approach the full phase of the moon, emotions, feminine energies, and perception of personal strength and power are at an all-time high, while our clarity feels clouded. This sends individuals into a sense of overwhelming bliss, but for empaths, this sends us into an overwhelming whirlwind! People with empathic abilities not only have their own, individual sense of overwhelming bliss at this time, they are also picking up on the overwhelming bliss of those around them. This happens all day, every day, but during and around the full moon, it feels multiplied. In fact, most empaths don't realize that they are empaths, and they have a difficult time realizing that only a fraction of the emotions that they are feeling are their own! This Full Moon Chant for Emotional Clarity for Empaths uses the power and visualization of the Moon and helps to remove the veil of the emotional turmoil of those around you. This chant enables you to consciously tune out the emotions of others and helps you focus on your very own emotions! [![a group of people in white robes doing a chant under the moon](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Full-Moon-Chant-Emotional-Clarity-For-Empaths-533x800.jpg "FullMoonChantEmotionalClarityForEmpaths Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Full-Moon-Chant-Emotional-Clarity-For-Empaths.jpg)Have you tried this full moon chant? 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[All Articles](https://plentifulearth.com/all-articles/) --- ### [Elder Futhark Runes & Their Meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/) **Published:** July 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Elder Futhark Runes and Their Meanings [ᚠ](#fehu "Fehu")[ᚢ](#uruz "Uruz")[ᚦ](#thurisaz "Thurisaz")[ᚨ](#ansuz "Ansuz")[ᚱ](#raidho "Raidho")[ᚲ](#kenaz "Kenaz")[ᚷ](#gebo "Gebo")[ᚹ](#wunjo "Wunjo")[ᚺ](#hagalaz "Hagalaz")[ᚾ](#nauthiz "Nauthiz")[ᛁ](#isa "Isa")[ᛃ](#jera "Jera")[ᛇ](#eihwaz "Eihwaz")[ᛈ](#perthro "Perthro")[ᛉ](#algiz "Algiz")[ᛊ](#sowilo "Sowilo")[ᛏ](#tiwaz "Tiwaz")[ᛒ](#berkano "Berkano")[ᛖ](#ehwaz "Ehwaz")[ᛗ](#mannaz "Mannaz")[ᛚ](#laguz "Laguz")[ᛜ](#ingwaz "Ingwaz")[ᛞ](#dagaz "Dagaz")[ᛟ](#othala "Othala") The **Elder Futhark** is the oldest runic alphabet: 24 runes, used across Germanic Europe from roughly the 2nd to the 8th century CE, and the set nearly every modern rune reader casts today. Tap a stave above to jump to it, or filter by aett. Everything you need mid-cast is on the card. All 24 Freyr's Aett Hagal's Aett Tyr's Aett Hide reversed ### Freyr's Aett 01 to 08 · the living world ᚠ #### Fehu01 F · cattle, wealth Money and resources. Something you own, earn, or are responsible for. UprightIncome, a payment coming, a raise, a resource you already have and are underusing. Put it to work rather than sitting on it. ReversedMoney leaving, a bad investment, overspending, or clinging to something that is costing you more than it returns. In a readingLook at your actual finances and possessions. Fehu is rarely symbolic: it usually means the literal thing. If you asked about a job, it points at the pay. If you asked about a relationship, it points at what each of you is contributing. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/fehu-rune/) ᚢ #### Uruz02 U · aurochs, wild ox Physical energy and force. You have more power in this situation than you are using. UprightStamina, momentum, a strong position, the ability to push through. Stop asking permission. ReversedRunning on empty, forcing something that needs finesse, or backing down from a situation you could actually win. In a readingAsk where you have been passive when you could have acted. Uruz usually shows up when the honest answer is that you already have what you need and are hesitating anyway. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/uruz-rune/) ᚦ #### Thurisaz03 Th · thorn, giant A conflict, an obstacle, or a person who needs a boundary set with them. UprightDefending yourself, saying no, cutting something off, a necessary confrontation. ReversedYou are exposed, or you started a fight you cannot finish, or you are reacting instead of deciding. In a readingThis is the sharpest rune in the set and it points at a specific friction. Name it. Thurisaz asks whether you are the one holding the thorn or the one about to grab it. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/thurisaz-rune/) ᚨ #### Ansuz04 A · god, mouth, breath A conversation, a message, or information arriving. Words matter here. UprightAn email, a call, an offer, good advice, a truth you need to say out loud. ReversedMiscommunication, a lie, bad advice you are taking seriously, or something you are not saying that you should be. In a readingAnsuz is often literal: check your messages, make the call, have the conversation you have been putting off. If you asked about a person, it points at what is being said, or not said, between you. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ansuz-rune/) ᚱ #### Raidho05 R · ride, wagon, road Travel, movement, or a process that has to run in order. UprightA trip, a move, a project moving forward on schedule, a decision that puts you on the right track. ReversedDelays, a cancelled plan, wasted effort, or motion that is not taking you anywhere. In a readingRaidho asks about the route, not the destination. If something is dragging, look at your process rather than your goal. It also shows up for actual travel more often than people expect. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/raidho-rune-meaning-the-journey-right-order-how-to-use-it/) ᚲ #### Kenaz06 K · torch Understanding. You are about to see how something works, or you need to learn a skill. UprightClarity, a solution, a skill worth building, creative work going well. ReversedConfusion, a project stalling, losing interest, or information being kept from you. In a readingKenaz points at the gap between what you know and what you need to know. Often it means: go learn the thing. It also covers craft and making, so it is a strong sign for creative and technical work. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/kenaz-rune/) ᚷ #### Gebo07 G · gift An exchange between two people. A gift, a deal, a partnership, an obligation. UprightGenerosity, a fair trade, a contract, a commitment, help offered or accepted. SymmetricalNo reversal. A gift given is a gift given. In a readingGebo is always about two parties, so ask who the other one is. Watch the balance: it often shows up when one side is giving far more than the other, or when accepting help would cost you less than you think. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/gebo-rune/) ᚹ #### Wunjo08 W · joy, banner Things are working. Comfort, ease, and people you belong with. UprightContentment, a good group, a plan coming together, relief after a hard stretch. ReversedFeeling out of place, a group you have outgrown, or pretending things are fine when they are not. In a readingWunjo is unglamorous good news. If you asked whether something will work out, this is a yes. If you asked about a group of people, it is asking whether you actually feel at home in it. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/wunjo-rune/) ### Hagal's Aett 09 to 16 · forces larger than you ᚺ #### Hagalaz09 H · hail Disruption you did not cause and cannot control. Something is being interrupted. UprightA sudden change, a plan falling apart, an external event forcing your hand. SymmetricalNo reversal. Hail falls the same either way. In a readingHagalaz does not mean disaster and it does not mean punishment. It means the situation is out of your hands and the useful question is what to do afterward, not how to prevent it. Storms end. Plan for the clean-up. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/hagalaz-rune/) ᚾ #### Nauthiz10 N · need, necessity A constraint. Not enough time, money, options, or support. UprightEndurance, making do, a hard limit you have to work inside of, discipline. ReversedDigging the hole deeper, denying what you actually need, or refusing to ask for help. In a readingNauthiz names the specific thing you are short of. Say it plainly, out loud. Most of the time the constraint is real and the task is to work with it, not to pretend it away. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/nauthiz-rune/) ᛁ #### Isa11 I · ice A pause. Nothing is moving, and pushing will not change that. UprightWaiting, a freeze, a situation on hold, a chance to see clearly before acting. SymmetricalNo reversal. Ice is ice. In a readingIsa is the closest the runes come to saying not yet. If you asked about timing, the answer is wait. If you asked whether to force it, the answer is no. Use the stillness to look at what is actually there. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/isa-rune/) ᛃ #### Jera12 J / Y · year, harvest Timing and results. Something you started earlier is coming due. UprightA payoff, a harvest, a cycle completing, a reward that arrives on its own schedule. SymmetricalNo reversal. The year turns regardless. In a readingJera is about the lag between effort and result. It usually means the work is done and the waiting is not. It also cuts both ways: what you neglected is coming due too. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/jera-rune/) ᛇ #### Eihwaz13 Ei · yew tree Endurance through something difficult, and an ending that makes room for what is next. UprightStaying power, a hard transition, letting something die so the rest can grow. SymmetricalNo reversal. The axis holds in every direction. In a readingEihwaz shows up in genuinely heavy moments: leaving a job, ending a relationship, closing a chapter. It is not a warning. It says you can stand in this, and that something has to be released. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/eihwaz-rune/) ᛈ #### Perthro14 P · lot cup (likely) Something you cannot see yet. The information is not available. UprightA secret, an unknown outcome, chance, a situation still being decided. ReversedStalling, a secret held too long, or refusing to look at what the cast is showing you. In a readingPerthro is the runes admitting the limits of the read. If you asked a yes or no question, the honest answer is that it has not been decided. Ask again when more is known, and in the meantime act on what you can control. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/perthro-rune/) ᛉ #### Algiz15 Z · elk, protection Protection and boundaries. Something needs guarding, or you already are guarded. UprightSafety, a boundary that is holding, help arriving, good instincts worth trusting. ReversedYou are exposed, a boundary has failed, or you are refusing protection that is being offered. In a readingThe most commonly used rune in spellwork, and in a reading it points at where you are vulnerable. Ask what you are protecting and from whom. If it lands upright, your instincts on this are correct. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/algiz-rune/) ᛊ #### Sowilo16 S · sun Success, and clarity you may not want. Things come to light. UprightA win, energy, health and vitality, a clear answer, the right path becoming obvious. SymmetricalNo reversal. The sun rises. In a readingSowilo is a strong yes. The catch is that the sun reveals: whatever you were half hiding, from others or from yourself, is about to be visible. Usually that turns out to be the good part. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/sowilo-rune/) ### Tyr's Aett 17 to 24 · self, other, home ᛏ #### Tiwaz17 T · Tyr, the god Doing the right thing at a cost. Fairness, contracts, and keeping your word. UprightJustice, a fair outcome, a promise kept, courage, standing up for someone. ReversedUnfairness, a broken promise, or sacrifice that has curdled into self-punishment. In a readingTiwaz shows up in disputes, legal matters, and any situation where someone has to be the honest one. It usually means the right action is also the expensive one, and asks whether you will take it anyway. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/tiwaz-rune/) ᛒ #### Berkano18 B · birch Growth that needs tending. Something new, small, and not yet stable. UprightA beginning, a pregnancy or a birth, a project in its early stage, care and nurture. ReversedNeglect, a stalled start, or something you keep meaning to attend to and do not. In a readingBerkano is slow and practical. It rarely means a dramatic new chapter. It means the daily, boring work of keeping something alive: the seedling, the business, the relationship, yourself. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/berkano-rune/) ᛖ #### Ehwaz19 E · horse A partnership, and whether you can trust the other party. UprightA reliable ally, teamwork, steady progress, a relationship where both sides are pulling. ReversedSomeone is out of step, trust is misplaced, or you are moving without knowing where. In a readingEhwaz always points at a specific pairing: a marriage, a business partner, a co-worker, sometimes you and your own body. Ask whether both halves are actually moving in the same direction. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ehwaz-rune/) ᛗ #### Mannaz20 M · human People. Yourself, and how you look to everyone else. UprightSelf-knowledge, community, honest feedback, cooperation, seeing yourself clearly. ReversedIsolation, self-deception, or blaming others for something that is yours to fix. In a readingMannaz is a mirror and it does not flatter. If you asked about a conflict, it is asking about your part in it. If you asked about loneliness, it is pointing at other people as the answer. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mannaz-rune/) ᛚ #### Laguz21 L · water, lake Intuition and things below the surface. What you know without evidence. UprightA gut feeling worth trusting, a dream that meant something, emotions moving. ReversedIgnoring your instincts, being overwhelmed, or refusing to look at something you already sense. In a readingLaguz usually means you already know the answer and want the runes to say it for you. Sit with the first thing that came to mind when you drew it. That is the reading. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/laguz-rune/) ᛜ #### Ingwaz22 Ng · Ing, Freyr Something almost finished. Potential that is sealed and about to release. UprightCompletion, a project nearly done, a resolution coming, potential energy stored up. SymmetricalNo reversal. The seed is sealed either way. In a readingIngwaz says wait a little longer: the thing is finished on the inside and has not shown itself yet. It is one of the few runes that promises a clean ending rather than a messy one. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/ingwaz-rune/) ᛞ #### Dagaz23 D · day, dawn A breakthrough. A change in how you see something, and it will not reverse. UprightA realization, a turning point, a fresh start, the moment things click. SymmetricalNo reversal. Day comes. In a readingDagaz is the shift itself, not the outcome. It often means the situation has already changed and you are just now noticing. Whatever became obvious this week, that is what this is pointing at. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/dagaz-rune/) ᛟ #### Othala24 O · inheritance, homeland Home, family, and inheritance. What you were given and what you keep. UprightProperty, a family matter, ancestral connection, something worth holding onto. ReversedRootlessness, a family conflict, or clinging to something that is now a burden. In a readingOthala shows up for houses, wills, parents, and old patterns handed down to you. Ask what you inherited, whether you still want it, and what you would pass on. [Full guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/othala-rune/) ## Norse Runes, Nordic Runes, Viking Runes: Are They All the Same Thing? Mostly, yes. When people search for Norse runes, Nordic runes, Viking runes, or just "the runes," they are almost always looking at the Elder Futhark: the 24 symbols above. The names are used loosely, and none of them is wrong exactly, but they blur some real history that is worth knowing. **Elder Futhark** is the precise term. It is the oldest runic alphabet, 24 characters, used across Germanic-speaking Europe from roughly the 2nd century to the 8th century CE. This is the set nearly every modern rune reader uses, and the set every rune bag on the market contains. **Viking runes** is, strictly speaking, a different alphabet. By the time the Viking Age got going in the late 8th century, Scandinavians had already simplified the Elder Futhark down to the 16-character *Younger* Futhark. So the runes the actual Vikings carved are not the ones in your pouch. Almost nobody makes this distinction in practice, including most rune sellers, but now you know. **Norse runes** and **Nordic runes** are geographic labels rather than technical ones. They point at the same Germanic runic tradition, and in modern usage they mean the Elder Futhark. **Anglo-Saxon futhorc** is the third branch: where the Scandinavians shrank the alphabet, the English and Frisians expanded it, up to as many as 33 characters. Different runes, different names, different territory. So: if you bought a rune set, you own the Elder Futhark. If someone tells you that means you are not using "real Viking runes," they are technically correct and also missing the point. The Elder Futhark is the older and more complete system, and it is the one the entire modern practice is built on. ## The Runic Alphabet: Every Rune and Its Sound Before the runes were a divination tool, they were letters. Each one carries a phonetic value, and each takes its sound from the first letter of its own name: Fehu gives you F, Uruz gives you U, and so on down the row. That is where the word *futhark* comes from, and it is why the order never changes. Two runes break the pattern, and it is a nice detail: Algiz and Ingwaz. Their sounds (a terminal Z and an NG) cannot begin a word in Proto-Germanic, so they could not be named after themselves the way the others are. Here is the full transliteration, in futhark order. Use it for carving, for [bind runes](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/bind-runes/), for writing in your book of shadows, or just to write your own name in a script two thousand years older than the one you are reading now. | Rune | Name | Sound | Literal meaning | |---|---|---|---| | ᚠ | Fehu | F | Cattle, wealth | | ᚢ | Uruz | U | Aurochs | | ᚦ | Thurisaz | Th | Thorn, giant | | ᚨ | Ansuz | A | God, mouth | | ᚱ | Raidho | R | Ride, wagon | | ᚲ | Kenaz | K | Torch | | ᚷ | Gebo | G | Gift | | ᚹ | Wunjo | W | Joy | | ᚺ | Hagalaz | H | Hail | | ᚾ | Nauthiz | N | Need | | ᛁ | Isa | I | Ice | | ᛃ | Jera | J or Y | Year, harvest | | ᛇ | Eihwaz | Ei | Yew tree | | ᛈ | Perthro | P | Lot cup (uncertain) | | ᛉ | Algiz | Z | Elk, protection | | ᛊ | Sowilo | S | Sun | | ᛏ | Tiwaz | T | The god Tyr | | ᛒ | Berkano | B | Birch | | ᛖ | Ehwaz | E | Horse | | ᛗ | Mannaz | M | Human | | ᛚ | Laguz | L | Water, lake | | ᛜ | Ingwaz | Ng | The god Ing | | ᛞ | Dagaz | D | Day | | ᛟ | Othala | O | Inheritance, homeland | One caution before you carve anything: the Elder Futhark has no C, Q, V, X, or Y, and no letter maps cleanly onto English. Writing English words in runes is a modern game, not a historical practice, and it is a fine game to play. Just do not expect a 3rd-century Goth to have recognized it. ## The Longer Story What the Elder Futhark actually isThe oldest known runic alphabet, used across Germanic-speaking Europe from roughly the 2nd century to the 8th century CE. It is named the way "alphabet" is named, after its own first letters: F, U, Th, A, R, K. Twenty-four runes, carved into stone, bone, wood, and metal. They appear on weapons, brooches, memorial stones, and amulets. They were writing, yes. They were also naming, marking, protecting, and claiming, and the line between those things was thinner then than we tend to imagine now. The word *rune* comes from the Proto-Germanic *rūnō*: secret, whisper, mystery. Not "letter." The people who used these symbols told you exactly what they thought of them, right there in the name. The earliest carving of the full 24-rune sequence in order is the Kylver Stone from Gotland, Sweden, dated to roughly 400 CE. It is still the single most important object for understanding how the row was meant to run. Why three aettirThe grouping into three families of eight is genuinely old. It shows up on the Vadstena and Mariedamm bracteates from the 6th century, and in the way runes were encoded in later cipher systems, which means the divisions mattered to the people using them. Freyr's Aett is the world of the living: wealth, will, fire, gift, joy. Hagal's Aett is the world of forces beyond your control: hail, need, ice, fate. Tyr's Aett is the world of self and tribe: honor, growth, home, legacy. Read the futhark straight through and you begin with cattle in a field and end with the land your ancestors left you. That is not a random order. Worth knowing: the historical sources never actually name the aettir. "Freyr's Aett" and the rest are conventions from much later scholarship, named after the deity linked to each group's first rune. Useful, but not ancient. History, divination, and being honestYou deserve this plainly: we have very little hard evidence for how the ancient Germanic peoples used runes to divine. The most cited source is Tacitus, writing around 98 CE, who describes marks cut into strips of fruitwood, scattered on white cloth, drawn while looking skyward. He does not say the marks were runes. He does not say what they meant. Nearly everything else comes from the three surviving rune poems (Old English, Old Norwegian, Old Icelandic), which give a stanza to each rune. They are medieval, Christian-era, and often gnomic. They are also gorgeous, and they are the closest thing we have to the runes explaining themselves. Most divinatory meanings in circulation today were built in the twentieth century from those poems and from practice. That does not make them false. It makes them ours, which is what a living tradition is. Reversed runes and merkstave*Merkstave* means dark stave, and it is a modern term for a rune landing reversed. Some readers find it indispensable. Others find it noise. Eight of the runes look identical when flipped: Gebo, Hagalaz, Isa, Jera, Eihwaz, Sowilo, Ingwaz, and Dagaz. If reversals were universal, you would expect them to work for all twenty-four, and they plainly do not. That is not an argument against the practice, only an argument for holding it lightly. Cast a month with reversals and a month without. Notice which gives you more truth and less noise. What about the blank rune?If your set came with a twenty-fifth blank tile, that is a modern addition, introduced by Ralph Blum in *The Book of Runes* in 1982 and often called Wyrd or the Odin rune. There is no historical basis for it. Which does not mean you have to throw it out. Some readers keep it for the unknowable, the part of fate that refuses to be read. Others leave it in the bag forever. Both are legitimate. Just know what you are holding. Starting your practiceYou do not need to memorize twenty-four meanings before you touch your runes. That is not how relationship works. Draw one rune each morning, before anything else. Do not look it up right away. Sit with the shape, say the name out loud, notice what surfaces. Then read the meaning, go live your day, and watch for it. Come back that night and write down what happened. Do that for a month and you will know the runes better than any book can teach you, because you will know them the way you know a person: not by definition, but by having been in the room with them. ## Common Questions ### How many runes are in the Elder Futhark? Twenty-four, arranged in three groups of eight called aettir. Some modern sets add a twenty-fifth blank rune, which has no historical basis. ### What is the difference between the Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark? The Elder Futhark is older, dating from roughly the 2nd to the 8th century CE, and has 24 runes. The Younger Futhark replaced it during the Viking Age and has only 16, meaning several runes had to cover multiple sounds. Modern rune reading uses the Elder Futhark almost exclusively. ### Are Norse runes and Elder Futhark runes the same? In everyday usage, yes. Norse runes, Nordic runes, and Viking runes nearly always refer to the Elder Futhark, though the runes the Vikings themselves carved were technically the 16-character Younger Futhark. ### Which rune is best for protection? Algiz, read as elk horns, raised arms, or a warding hand. Thurisaz is the more aggressive option: defense with an edge on it. Many practitioners use the two together. Othala, Tiwaz, and Eihwaz also turn up in protection work, and the [protection runes guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/protection-runes/) walks through each one and how to use it. ### Do I need Norse or Germanic ancestry to work with runes? No. The runes are a writing system and a spiritual technology, not a bloodline. Learn their real history, approach them with respect, and be aware that some groups have tried to claim runic symbols for hateful ends. Knowing the actual lore is one of the better ways to push back on that. ### Should I read reversed runes? That is your call. Reversals are a modern development, and eight of the runes are symmetrical and cannot be reversed at all. Cast with them and without them, and keep whichever gives you clearer readings. ### How do I cleanse and charge a new rune set? Handle them. Carry them. Keep them near you while you sleep. Many readers pass a new set through incense smoke or leave it out under the moon, but what actually charges a set is use. The runes were carved by people who believed that naming a thing gave you a share in its power. Twenty-four names. Twenty-four mysteries. Reach into the bag. One of them has been waiting for you. --- ### [Mercury Retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/) **Published:** June 18, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** The 3rd Mercury Retrograde of 2026 # Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio 2026 This isn't the back-up-your-files retrograde. It's an invitation to let go. **Is Mercury retrograde right now?** Open the live tracker below for today's answer. [See every planet on the live retrograde tracker →](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/) 3 times a year, Mercury, the planet of the mind, messages, and the small machinery of daily life, slows to a stop and turns to travel backward through the sky. Astrologers call that turning point a station. 2026's 3rd and final Mercury retrograde stations in Scorpio. It runs October 24 to November 13, and the shadow on either side stretches from October 4 to November 30. That puts Samhain, on October 31, right in the middle of it. If you're reading this in October, you're already standing in the shadow. Most retrograde coverage hands you the same warning. Back up your files, reread your texts, brace for chaos. There's truth in it; Mercury does rule communication, contracts, travel, and devices. But the sign matters as much as the planet, and Scorpio changes the assignment. Scorpio is fixed water, ruled by Mars in traditional astrology and by Pluto in modern astrology, and it governs what lies beneath the surface: trust, intimacy, shared money, secrets, endings, and rebirth. Mercury plays detective here, a planet of questions sitting in the sign that won't settle for the easy answer. So this retrograde turns the light *downward* rather than outward. The work isn't damage control. It's a clearing: honest questions, old truths brought up into the air, and letting go of what's finished. Every Date, in Order ## The Stations and Shadow Periods A retrograde moves like the inverted loop on a roller coaster. Mercury rushes forward, the track curls back on itself, and the planet retraces the same stretch of sky before straightening out and rolling on. By the time it's done, Mercury has crossed those degrees of Scorpio 3 times. Here is the full arc, shadow periods included. All times Eastern: daylight time until clocks fall back on November 1, standard time after. The whole cycle stays in Scorpio. Tap a date to see the sky at that moment. | Phase | Date | Point | What happens | |---|---|---|---| | Pre-retrograde shadow begins | [October 4](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-04T05:09) | 5°02′ Scorpio | Mercury is slowing down. | | Mercury stations retrograde | [October 24 · 3:12 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-10-24T03:12) | 20°59′ Scorpio | Mercury appears to stop, but it's actually about to travel backward. | | Mercury stations direct | [November 13 · 10:53 AM](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-13T10:53) | 5°02′ Scorpio | Mercury appears to stop once more as it turns to resume its original forward path. | | Post-retrograde shadow ends | [November 30](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/?date=2026-11-30T01:03) | 20°59′ Scorpio | Mercury is regaining its normal speed. | Dates, times, and degrees follow Cafe Astrology. The retrograde station falls in the early hours of October 24 in Eastern time, which is still the evening of October 23 on the West Coast. ## What a Scorpio Retrograde Actually Asks of You Mercury is the planet of the rational mind: how you think, talk, plan, and connect. In Scorpio, that mind goes deep. It reads between the lines, notices what isn't being said, and wants the whole truth rather than the polite version. When Mercury turns retrograde here, what was buried tends to come back up: an unfinished conversation, an old debt, a secret, a grief you set aside to get through the year. Scorpio's territory is the 8th house: shared resources, intimacy, inheritance, and the cycle of death and rebirth. It's the sign of the compost heap, where what's finished breaks down and feeds what comes next. This year the timing sharpens that theme, because Samhain falls on October 31, a week into the retrograde. Many practitioners mark it as the witches' new year and a night to honor the dead, and a Scorpio retrograde asks the same question: *what are you ready to let go of?* Our [Scorpio season guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/) has every date of the season, from Samhain to the New Moon in Scorpio. Venus is also retrograde through this season, from October 3 to November 13, and both planets turn direct on November 13. That puts love, money, and what you value under review at the same time; our [Venus retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/) has the exact dates, the shadow period, and a simple Friday ritual. To watch both planets back up, open our [live astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/) and press Play. Expect old relationships and old money questions to come back for another look, and give them a slower, more honest answer than you did the first time. Magic walks alongside care, never in place of it. If grief or something heavy rises and asks for more than a quiet evening can hold, reach toward someone you trust. ## What Are the Shadow Periods? The shadow periods, or the retroshade as a lot of astrologers call them, are the on-ramp and the off-ramp. A retrograde doesn't switch on at full force and switch off clean; it eases in and eases out, and the shadows are how. The **pre-retrograde shadow** begins when Mercury first crosses the degree where it will later station direct. That's October 4. The themes you'll revisit get quietly seeded here, which is why something you start or hear in early October often circles back for a 2nd look in November. The **post-retrograde shadow** runs after Mercury stations direct, until it re-crosses the degree where it first stationed retrograde. That happens November 30. Mercury's moving forward again, but it's still retracing old ground. The practical takeaway is simple. The story of this retrograde runs from **October 4 to November 30**, not just the official October 24 to November 13. Give yourself the whole arc. ## How to Work With Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio Astrologers have a shorthand for Mercury retrograde: it's a *re-* season. Time to review, revise, revisit, reflect, and reconnect. In Scorpio, all of that turns toward truth, release, and what's been hidden. Here are 4 ways to work with it. 1: The clearing ### Let go of what's finished Scorpio season is compost season. Make a list of what you're done carrying: a habit, a grudge, a role you've outgrown, a story about yourself that stopped being true. Then release it on purpose. Many practitioners write each one on a slip of paper and burn it safely in a [fireproof cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/), and Samhain night is the traditional time. You don't have to decide what replaces it yet. Clearing the ground is the whole job this month. 2: The keystone ### Ask the deeper question, then wait Mercury retrograde in Scorpio stirs up the conversations people usually avoid, about trust, money, and what really happened. Have them, but slowly. Say less and ask more. If you draft the midnight message, sleep on it before you send it. Old conversations are for finishing, not for winning, and the right words usually arrive a day later than you want them to. 3: Honor your dead ### Set a place for the ones who came before With Samhain inside the retrograde, this is a natural time to turn toward your ancestors and the people you've lost. Build a small altar with their photos, set out a favorite food, or hold a silent [dumb supper](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/). Our list of [Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/) has simple ideas. Retrogrades revisit the past, and this one gives you a gentle way to visit the people in it. 4: Let it move ### Shadow work that transforms, not the spiral Scorpio is shadow work's home sign: meeting the parts of yourself you'd usually look past, and integrating what you find. A journal helps; so does a grounding stone in your palm to keep the inward look steady. Reflection moves. You look back, you learn something, you carry it forward. If you notice you're just circling the same thought without movement, that's the cue to close the journal and put the kettle on. The work is to transform, not to dwell. ## A Small Release Ritual for the Retrograde You don't need anything elaborate to mark the season. Here's a simple working for the evening of October 23, the night Mercury stations retrograde, for Samhain night, or for any quiet night between now and November 30. 1. Set a **black or deep red candle** somewhere you can sit with it, with a fireproof dish or cauldron beside it. Black for release, red for the courage to let go. 2. Hold a **grounding stone**, black obsidian, black tourmaline, or smoky quartz, in your palm until it warms. 3. Light the candle. Take 3 slow breaths and let the day's noise settle. 4. Write 1 line on a slip of paper: *what am I ready to let go of?* Don't explain it. Just name it. 5. Light the slip from the candle and let it burn out in the fireproof dish. Never leave it burning unattended. 6. Let the candle burn a while as you sit. When you're ready, snuff it, and keep the stone close through the retrograde. For more ways to mark the season, see our guide to [Samhain correspondences](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/samhain-sabbat-correspondences-the-witches-new-year/). ## Tools for the Season At Plentiful Earth, we've gathered the things that make a quiet season feel intentional rather than accidental. For steadiness when the mind feels scattered, our [black tourmaline](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-tourmaline-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) and wider [Peace & Calm](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/peace-calm?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) collection are good companions. Scorpio is a sign of depth and protection, so this is a natural time to work with [black obsidian](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde), and a [cast iron cauldron](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/cauldrons?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) gives your release work a safe place to burn. For the reflective work, a [journal](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/journals?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) gives the season somewhere to land, and a slow cup from our [tea blends](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/teas?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) or a [black candle](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-candles?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) for release turns an ordinary evening into a small ceremony. If you'd rather start somewhere, our [Mercury Retrograde](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/mercury-retrograde-protection?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=mercury-retrograde) edit pulls the season's favorites together. Walk the Retrograde With Us ## Join the Mercury Retrograde List Get a short, unhurried note when a retrograde begins and when it turns direct, with small rituals for the season. Email address Send the notes 1 opt-in. Unsubscribe any time. We only write when there's something worth saying. Quick Answers ## Mercury Retrograde in Scorpio 2026: FAQ When does Mercury go retrograde in October 2026?Mercury stations retrograde on October 24, 2026, at 3:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time, at 20°59′ Scorpio. The pre-retrograde shadow began earlier, on October 4. When does Mercury retrograde end in 2026?This retrograde ends when Mercury stations direct on November 13, 2026, at 10:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, at 5°02′ Scorpio. The post-retrograde shadow then runs until November 30, and this is the last Mercury retrograde of 2026. What are the shadow period dates for this retrograde?The pre-retrograde shadow begins October 4, 2026, and the post-retrograde shadow ends November 30, 2026. So the full arc of this cycle runs October 4 through November 30, even though the retrograde proper is October 24 to November 13. What sign is Mercury retrograde in during fall 2026?The entire retrograde takes place in Scorpio, a water sign ruled by Mars in traditional astrology and by Pluto in modern astrology. Mercury stays in Scorpio for the whole cycle, shadow periods included. What does Mercury retrograde in Scorpio mean?Scorpio is fixed water, and it governs trust, intimacy, shared money, secrets, endings, and rebirth, the 8th house of the chart. With Mercury retrograde there, buried conversations and old truths tend to resurface. Astrologers read it as a season for honest questions and for letting go of what's finished. Is Mercury retrograde during Samhain 2026?Yes. Samhain falls on October 31, a week into the retrograde, so the witches' new year lands in the middle of a season already about release and the past. Many practitioners pair the two with an ancestor altar or a release ritual. What should you avoid during Mercury retrograde in Scorpio?Mercury rules contracts, commerce, communication, travel, and the devices that carry them, so the classic advice is to hold off on signing major agreements, launching big new ventures, or buying expensive electronics or a car until after the post-shadow clears on November 30, if you can. In Scorpio, take extra care with shared money, loans, and joint accounts, and with conversations about trust. Is Mercury retrograde a good time to start something new?Mercury retrograde favors the re- words over the new ones: review, revise, revisit, reconnect. It's a better time to finish or release something than to start fresh. If you can, save brand-new launches and big commitments for after the post-shadow clears on November 30. When Mercury stations direct and clears its shadow, you'll want to have spent the cycle clearing out what's finished. *Let the old year go.* --- ### [Astrology](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology/) **Published:** October 7, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Signs, planets, and timing # Astrology *for Beginners* How astrology works, how to start learning it, and free tools that show you today's sky, the moon, the retrogrades, and the planetary hours. The short answer ## What Is Astrology? Astrology is the practice of reading meaning in the positions of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets as they move through the twelve signs of the zodiac. A chart is a map of where everything sat at one moment, seen from one place on Earth. Many people know astrology from their sun sign. In witchcraft, its most common use is timing: matching a spell to the moon phase, the day of the week, the planetary hour, or the season it suits. Live and free ## Free Astrology Tools [### Today's Astrology Chart Where every planet is right now, today's aspects in plain words, and the sky for any date and town. Open the tool →](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/)[### Moon Calendar Today's moon phase, the sign the Moon is in, and a month view of every phase. Open the tool →](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/)[### Retrograde Tracker Which planets are retrograde right now, and the dates each one turns. Open the tool →](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/)[### Planetary Hours The planetary hour right now for your town, with every day and night hour listed and what each planet is good for. Open the tool →](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) Signs, planets, houses, and aspects ## Astrology Basics ### The Signs The zodiac has twelve signs, from Aries to Pisces, and the Sun spends about a month in each one. Each sign belongs to an element (fire, earth, air, or water) and has a style: cardinal signs start things, fixed signs hold steady, and mutable signs adapt. Western astrology, including every tool on this site, uses the tropical zodiac, which starts Aries at the spring equinox. ### The Planets Each planet rules a part of life. The Sun rules your core self, the Moon your feelings, Mercury communication, Venus love and money, Mars drive, Jupiter growth and luck, and Saturn limits and discipline. Modern astrology adds Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, which move slowly and shape whole generations. In astrology, the Sun and Moon count as planets too. ### The Houses A chart is divided into twelve houses, and each house covers an area of life, such as home, work, or relationships. The houses depend on the exact time and place, which is why astrologers ask for your birth time and town. The sign rising on the eastern horizon at that moment is your rising sign, or ascendant. ### The Aspects Aspects are the angles between planets. A conjunction (planets together) blends their energy, a trine (120 degrees) is harmonious, a sextile (60 degrees) brings opportunity, and a square (90 degrees) or an opposition (180 degrees) is challenging and brings tension. Today's chart lists every aspect in effect right now. ### Retrogrades A planet is retrograde when it looks like it's moving backward from Earth. It isn't, but the slowdown is a long-standing signal in astrology to review instead of start. Mercury retrograde, three or four times a year, is the famous one: expect delays and miscommunication. Where to begin ## How to Learn Astrology The quickest way to learn astrology is to watch the sky as it happens, a little each day. Here is a simple way to start: 1. Start with your big three: your sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign. Together they cover your core self, your feelings, and how you come across. 2. Look at [today's chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/) each morning. Note where the Moon is and which aspects are in effect, then notice how the day goes. A few weeks of this teaches the planets faster than any list. 3. Track the moon for a month or two in a [moon journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/). The Moon changes sign every two to three days, so it's the quickest way to see the signs in action. 4. Time one small spell to a [planetary day](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/) and [hour](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/), such as a money spell on a Thursday in the hour of Jupiter, and write down what happens. Mercury, Venus, and the rest ## Retrogrades [### Mercury Retrograde The next Mercury retrograde dates, the shadow periods, and what to watch out for. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/)[### Venus Retrograde Venus is retrograde from October 3 to November 13, 2026. The dates, the shadow period, and what to work on. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/)[### Mercury Retrograde Explained What Mercury retrograde is, and why it gets blamed for delays and mix-ups. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/mercury-retrograde-explained/)[### 30 Things to Do During Mercury Retrograde Practical ways to get through miscommunication, tech glitches, and travel delays. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/mercury-retrograde-survival-30-tips/)[### Crystals for Mercury Retrograde Seven stones practitioners keep close while Mercury is retrograde. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/crystals-mercury-retrograde/) Phases, names, and rituals ## The Moon [### Moon Phases for Spells Which kind of spell suits each moon phase, and how to time your work to the Moon. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/)[### Full Moon Names The traditional name for each month's full moon, what it's named for, and the next dates. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/full-moon-names/)[### Supermoon What a supermoon is and when to see the next one. December 23, 2026 brings the closest full moon of the year. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/)[### Full Moon Ritual A simple full moon ritual of gratitude, release, and charging, step by step. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/full-moon-ritual/)[### Moon Journal What to write at each phase, with new and full moon prompts and a free printable page. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) Seasons, days, and planetary magic ## Magical Timing [### Scorpio Season Scorpio season runs October 23 to November 22, 2026. What it's known for and its biggest sky events. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/)[### Magical Days of the Week Each day of the week is ruled by a planet. Which day suits which kind of spell. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/)[### Planetary Squares The seven magic squares of the planets and how practitioners use them to make sigils. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/planetary-squares/)[### Planetary Square Sigil Maker Type your intention and trace it across the magic square of the planet you choose. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker/) --- ### [Today's Moon Phase & Daily Lunar Guidance](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) **Published:** February 14, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Today's Moon Phase Calendar Track the moon phase today and its spiritual correspondences, rituals, crystals, herbs, and affirmations, all in one place. To see every planet, not only the Moon, open [today's astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/). For the season around the New Moon in Scorpio, see our [Scorpio season guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/scorpio-season/). ##### Understanding the 8 Lunar Phases The lunar cycle is a complete manifestation-and-clearing system that repeats every 29.5 days. The first half — New Moon to Full Moon — is for building, attracting, and manifesting. The second half — Full Moon back to New Moon — is for removing, banishing, and clearing the path. Each phase has a specific job. Here's how to use them. ##### 🌑 New Moon — Set Your Goal The cycle starts here. The New Moon is for getting clear on exactly what you want — not vague wishes, but specific, honest goals. This is also a reset point. If you're coming off a previous cycle, rest first. Let the slate clear. Then set your target with precision. Write it down. Speak it. The more specific you are now, the more effective every phase that follows will be. **Energy:** Clarity, reset, intention **Best for:** Goal setting, rest and renewal, cleansing your space, divination for direction ##### 🌒 Waxing Crescent — Long-Term Manifestation This is the phase for your big-picture work — the goals that won't materialize overnight but need sustained energy over weeks, months, or longer. Career shifts, deep healing, building a practice, calling in a life change. Begin the slow, steady work of pulling those things toward you. Light candles. Work with sigils. Build your altar around the intention. The energy here is quiet but persistent — think roots growing underground, not fireworks. **Energy:** Sustained attraction, patience, long-game magick **Best for:** Long-term manifestation spells, vision work, building momentum, talisman charging ##### 🌓 First Quarter — Check In and Pivot Halfway to full, and time to be honest with yourself. Is your intention still aligned? Has something shifted? The First Quarter is your mid-cycle checkpoint — a moment to assess what's working, what isn't, and what needs to change. This isn't failure. It's intelligence. Adjust your approach, recommit with clarity, or pivot entirely if the goal no longer fits. Rigidity kills manifestation. Flexibility fuels it. **Energy:** Assessment, honesty, course correction **Best for:** Evaluating progress, adjusting your approach, recommitting or pivoting, decision-making rituals ##### 🌔 Waxing Gibbous — Fast, Powerful Short-Term Manifestation The moon is nearly full and the energy is surging. This is the phase for manifesting things you need now — quick results, immediate shifts, short-term goals with a clear deadline. Need a specific outcome this week? This is your window. The Waxing Gibbous carries an intensity that the earlier waxing phases don't. Channel it. Be bold. Be direct. This energy doesn't reward hesitation. **Energy:** Urgency, intensity, rapid attraction **Best for:** Short-term manifestation, fast-acting spellwork, amplifying existing momentum, charging tools ##### 🌕 Full Moon — Peak Power The Full Moon is the most powerful point in the cycle, and it's versatile. Use it for your most potent manifestation work — the intentions that need maximum energy behind them. Use it for deep healing — emotional, spiritual, or psychic. Use it for developing your intuitive and psychic abilities, when the veil is thinnest and receptivity is highest. Or use it for all three. The Full Moon doesn't ask you to choose. It amplifies whatever you bring to it. Charge your crystals. Make moon water. Do the work that matters most. A few full moons each year are supermoons, when the Moon is at its closest to Earth, and our [supermoon guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/) lists the next ones. **Energy:** Amplification, healing, psychic power **Best for:** Peak manifestation, psychic development, deep healing work, moon water, crystal charging, group ritual ##### 🌖 Waning Gibbous — Long-Term Removal The mirror image of the Waxing Crescent — but instead of building, you're dismantling. The Waning Gibbous is for removing the deep, stubborn blockages that won't shift in a single session: generational patterns, long-held limiting beliefs, chronic energetic drains, attachments that have been with you for years. Start the slow, sustained work of untangling them. This isn't dramatic banishing — it's patient, deliberate clearing that continues over multiple cycles if needed. **Energy:** Deep clearing, sustained removal, unwinding patterns **Best for:** Long-term banishing work, releasing generational patterns, addressing deep-rooted blocks, shadow work ##### 🌗 Third Quarter — Check In and Pivot The second checkpoint of the cycle. Just as the First Quarter asked you to assess your manifestation, the Third Quarter asks you to assess your clearing. What have you released? What's still clinging? Is there a blockage you thought was gone but is showing up differently? Be honest. Adjust your clearing work. Sometimes what you think is the obstacle is just a symptom of something deeper. This phase gives you the clarity to see the difference. **Energy:** Reassessment, discernment, honest inventory **Best for:** Evaluating what's been released, identifying remaining blockages, adjusting your clearing approach ##### 🌘 Waning Crescent — Fast Obstacle Removal The counterpart to the Waxing Gibbous — fast, direct, and powerful, but for removal instead of attraction. The Waning Crescent is your window for clearing obstacles that need to go now. Banish negative energy. Cut a cord that's overdue. Break a habit you've been clinging to. The cycle is almost over and the energy is moving rapidly toward the void. Use that momentum. What doesn't get cleared now gets carried into the next cycle. **Energy:** Urgency, banishing, rapid clearing **Best for:** Fast banishing, cord-cutting, breaking habits, energetic cleansing, clearing before the New Moon ##### 🌑 New Moon (Return) — Reset, Rest, and Renew The cycle closes where it began. Before you set your next intention, pause. Rest is not optional — it's part of the process. Let the void hold you for a moment. Review what the last cycle taught you. What manifested? What cleared? What still needs work? Then, when you're ready, set your next goal and begin again. Every cycle builds on the last. ## Online Moon Phase Calendar FAQs **What is a moon phase calendar?** A moon phase calendar tracks the eight phases of the lunar cycle and shows you which phase the moon is in on any given day. This one goes further — it pairs each phase with specific rituals, crystals, herbs, and affirmations designed around manifestation, obstacle removal, and shadow work, so you can use the moon's energy strategically rather than passively. **How accurate is this moon phase calculator?** This calendar uses precise astronomical algorithms based on the same math used by scientific libraries and observatories. It calculates the actual angular relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon to determine the exact illumination and phase. It's accurate for any date — past, present, or future. **How do I use moon phases for manifestation?** The lunar cycle is a natural manifestation framework. During the waxing phases (New Moon through Full Moon), focus on attracting, building, and empowering what you want to create. During the waning phases (Full Moon through the next New Moon), focus on removing blockages, clearing limiting beliefs, and doing the inner work that makes space for what you've called in. The cycle repeats every 29.5 days, giving you a fresh opportunity to refine your process each month. **Which moon phase is best for removing obstacles?** The Last Quarter Moon is the most potent phase for obstacle removal and banishing work. It's the point in the cycle specifically designed for dismantling what stands in your way — limiting beliefs, stale energy, toxic patterns, anything that blocks your next manifestation. The First Quarter is also powerful for confronting obstacles directly and breaking through resistance with willpower. **What is shadow work and how does it relate to moon phases?** Shadow work is the practice of confronting the parts of yourself that you've suppressed, denied, or rejected — fears, wounds, unhelpful patterns, uncomfortable truths. It relates directly to manifestation because unexamined shadow material is the most common reason intentions don't land. The New Moon is ideal for identifying shadow patterns, the First Quarter forces you to face them, the Full Moon illuminates and integrates them, and the waning phases help you release what you've outgrown. **What's the difference between a waxing and waning moon?** When the moon is waxing, the light is increasing — this half of the cycle favors attraction, building, and empowerment. When it's waning, the light is decreasing — this half favors release, removal, and inner clearing. Think of waxing as calling things in and waning as clearing things out. Both halves are equally important. Manifestation without clearing is like planting seeds in soil full of weeds. **Do I need to be a witch to use this calendar?** No. While the language draws from witchcraft traditions, the underlying framework — set intentions, take action, face obstacles, refine, release, rest — is universal. Anyone working with manifestation, personal growth, shadow work, or intentional living can use the lunar cycle as a practical structure for that work. **Can I manifest during a waning moon?** The waning moon isn't ideal for starting new manifestations, but it's essential to the manifestation process. Clearing blockages, releasing old patterns, and doing shadow work during the waning phases is what makes your waxing-phase intentions actually land. Skipping the waning half is the most common mistake in lunar manifestation work. **What is moon water and how do I use it for manifestation?** Moon water is water charged under moonlight, typically during the Full Moon. Fill a clean glass jar, set it where it will receive moonlight overnight, and set an intention over it. Use it to anoint candles, add to ritual baths, cleanse your tools, water plants, or drink as a way to internalize the lunar energy you've been working with. Full Moon water amplifies intentions; waning moon water is powerful for cleansing and release work. **How often does the moon cycle repeat?** Every 29.5 days, from New Moon to New Moon. This means you get roughly twelve full manifestation cycles per year — twelve opportunities to set intentions, build momentum, confront what's in the way, and clear space for what's next. To follow one cycle at a time in writing, see our [moon journal guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) and free printable page. --- ### [Animal Symbolism](https://plentifulearth.com/animal-symbolism/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Spirit animals and signs # Animal *Symbolism* What it means when an owl, a crow, a black cat, or a fox crosses your path, with a full guide to each animal. The short answer ## What Is Animal Symbolism? Animal symbolism is the meaning people read into an animal, drawn from how it lives, how it looks, and the stories told about it. Most readings come straight from the animal's habits. An owl hunts by night, so it's read as intuition. A squirrel buries food for winter, so it's read as a sign to prepare. Each guide below covers what the animal is most often read as, what different cultures have said about it, and what a sighting can mean for you. Many people now say "animal guide" rather than "spirit animal," since spirit animals hold specific meaning in many Indigenous traditions, and those teachings are best learned from practitioners within the tradition. Owls, hawks, crows, and mockingbirds ## Bird Meanings [![A great horned owl with yellow eyes and ear tufts perched on a bare branch at dusk.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/owl-spiritual-meaning-great-horned-owl-768x380.jpg)### Owl Spiritual Meaning Intuition and seeing past the surface. Often read as a sign that a truth is coming to light or a chapter is closing. Read the owl guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/owl-spiritual-meaning/)[![A red-tailed hawk with a rust-colored tail perched on a weathered fence post in a golden autumn field.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hawk-spiritual-meaning-red-tailed-hawk-768x380.jpg)### Hawk Spiritual Meaning A higher view and sharp focus. Often read as a sign to trust your vision and act on an opportunity. Read the hawk guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hawk-spiritual-meaning/)[![An American crow with glossy black feathers perched on a weathered fence rail in a misty autumn field.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crow-spiritual-meaning-american-crow-768x380.jpg)### Crow Spiritual Meaning Change, magic, and insight. Often read as a sign to pay attention and get ready for a shift. Includes how to tell a crow from a raven. Read the crow guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/crow-spiritual-meaning/)[![A northern mockingbird singing from the top of a white flowering shrub in spring.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning-northern-mockingbird-768x380.jpg)### Mockingbird Spiritual Meaning Finding your own voice. Often read as a nudge to speak up and stand up for your home and the people you love. Read the mockingbird guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/mockingbird-spiritual-meaning/) Cats, squirrels, wolves, and foxes ## Mammal Meanings [![Black cat sitting on a weathered wooden windowsill beside a lit brass candle holder, autumn leaves scattered nearby.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/black-cat-spiritual-meaning-windowsill-768x380.jpg)### Black Cat Spiritual Meaning Protection, mystery, and magic. Whether a black cat brings good luck or bad luck depends on where you live. Read the black cat guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-cat-spiritual-meaning/)[![A black squirrel holding an acorn beside a gray squirrel on an oak branch in autumn.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/squirrel-spiritual-meaning-black-squirrel-768x380.jpg)### Squirrel Spiritual Meaning Preparing for what's ahead while still making time for play. Covers black, white, and gray squirrels. Read the squirrel guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/squirrel-spiritual-meaning/)[![A gray wolf standing on a snowy forest path at dusk, looking toward the camera, with a full moon glowing through the pine trees behind it.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wolf-spiritual-meaning-768x429.jpg)### Wolf Spiritual Meaning Loyalty, instinct, and family. Often read as a sign to follow your own path without losing your pack. Read the wolf guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/wolf-spiritual-meaning/)[![A red fox with a white chest and white-tipped tail sitting in a misty autumn meadow at sunrise among dry grass and fallen leaves.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fox-spiritual-meaning-768x429.jpg)### Fox Spiritual Meaning Cleverness, adaptability, and quiet magic. Often read as a nudge to use your wits and trust your instincts. Read the fox guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fox-spiritual-meaning/) Dragonflies, crickets, and moths ## Insect Meanings [![A male blue dasher dragonfly with a powder-blue tail and clear wings perched on a reed over a pond.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning-blue-dasher-768x380.jpg)### Dragonfly Spiritual Meaning Change and lightness, from an insect that starts life underwater. Many people read one as a message from a loved one who has passed. Read the dragonfly guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/dragonfly-spiritual-meaning/)[![A black field cricket with long antennae on a stone hearth beside split firewood in warm light.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cricket-spiritual-meaning-field-cricket-768x380.jpg)### Cricket Spiritual Meaning Good luck, a happy home, and your inner voice. A cricket in the house is read in many traditions as a guardian of the hearth. Read the cricket guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cricket-spiritual-meaning/)[![A black witch moth with dark wavy-patterned wings and a purple sheen resting on a weathered wooden door frame at dusk.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/moth-spiritual-meaning-black-witch-moth-768x380.jpg)### Moth Spiritual Meaning Intuition and finding your way through dark times. In many cultures, a large dark moth is read as a visit from someone who has passed. Read the moth guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moth-spiritual-meaning/) Reading a sighting ## How to Read an Animal Sighting Many people look at three things: where the animal showed up, what it was doing, and how they felt in the moment. A hawk circling overhead the morning of a big decision reads differently from one resting on a fence post. Repeat visits are the ones many people take most seriously. If the same animal keeps finding you over a few days, its guide is a good place to start. Not sure where to start? ## Find Your Animal Guide [### Spirit Animal Quiz Answer a few questions about how you move through the world, and the quiz matches you with one of the animals on this page. Take the free quiz →](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/) --- ### [Altar Builder: Design Your Witch Altar](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/) **Published:** October 6, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A free altar builder: design your witch altar online, see what each tool is for, and get a checklist of what you still need. **Content:** Plentiful Earth # Altar Builder: Design Your Witch Altar Lay out an altar before you set up the real one. Pick a cloth, place your tools, and see what each one is for. [How to set up an altar](#set-up) ## Your Altar Altar name Altar cloth Shape Center design My altar faces Show the four directions Start from a layout The far edge of the altar points the way you face while you stand at it. The elements follow a common [Wiccan-style layout](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-quarters-meanings/): earth in the north, air in the east, fire in the south, and water in the west. Many traditions place them differently, and some practitioners in the Southern Hemisphere swap north and south. Salt, incense, candle, and water from a starter layout move with the directions until you drag them. ↺ ↻ − + ⧉ ✕ Tap a tool to place it. Drag to move it. Drag the gold dot to turn and resize. Clear altar Save as image ## How Do You Use the Altar Builder? 1. Start from a layout, or press **Clear altar** to begin with an empty cloth. 2. Choose your altar cloth, the shape of your table, a center design, and the direction your altar faces. 3. Tap a tool to place it, drag it into position, and drag the gold dot to turn or resize it. 4. Tap any tool on the altar to read what it is used for and to change its color. 5. Check off what you already own in My Altar List, then press **Save as image** to keep your layout. Your altar saves in your own browser as you work, so it will be there when you come back on the same device. Nothing is sent to us. ## How Do You Set Up a Witch Altar? To set up a witch altar, choose a flat surface, cleanse it, lay down a cloth, put one focus piece in the center, and add a tool for each element around it. Everything after that is personal, and a simple altar with a candle and one meaningful object is a complete altar. 1. **Choose the spot.** A dresser top, shelf, windowsill, or small side table all work. Pick somewhere you will see it every day and where a candle can burn away from curtains and shelves above. 2. **Cleanse the surface.** Wipe it down, then pass incense smoke over it, ring a bell, or sprinkle a little salt and sweep it away. 3. **Lay down a cloth.** An [altar cloth](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altar-cloths?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-builder) marks the space and catches wax and ash. 4. **Place a focus in the center.** This can be a candle, a statue, a photo, a tarot card, or a crystal: whatever the altar is for. 5. **Add the four elements.** Salt or a stone for earth, incense or a feather for air, a candle for fire, and a bowl of water or a chalice for water. 6. **Add your tools and personal pieces.** An athame, wand, pentacle, bell, journal, or anything that matters to you can go on last. Set every candle in a holder or on a heat-proof [altar tile](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/altar-tile-guide/), and never leave a flame burning when you leave the room. ## What Goes on a Witch Altar? A witch altar usually holds candles, something for each of the four elements, a focus piece, and the tools you work with most. You do not need all of it, and many practitioners start with a candle and add one piece at a time. ### Candles Most altars have at least one candle. Many practitioners choose the color for the working, and our guide to [candle color meanings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-candle-color-meanings/) covers each one. ### The Four Elements Earth is often a dish of [salt](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-salt?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-builder), a stone, or a pentacle. Air is incense or a [feather](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/feathers?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-builder). Fire is a candle, and water is a chalice or an [offering bowl](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/offering-bowls?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-builder) of fresh water. Our guide to the [four quarters](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-quarters-meanings/) explains what each direction and element stands for. ### Working Tools The tools many witches keep within reach are an [athame](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/what-is-an-athame/) for directing energy, a wand, a [cauldron](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/witch-cauldron/) for anything that burns, an [altar bell](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/altar-bells?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=altar-builder) to open and close ritual, a [besom](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/besom/) for sweeping the space, and a [Book of Shadows](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/). ### Personal Pieces Photos, crystals, flowers, shells, a tarot card, or a gift from someone you love belong here too. The personal pieces are what make an altar feel like yours. ## Which Direction Should an Altar Face? Many witches set their altar facing north or east. North is the direction of earth in many Wiccan-influenced traditions, and east faces the sunrise and the element of air. Other traditions place the altar in the center of the circle or wherever the room allows, and that is fine too. Use **My altar faces** in the builder to see how the four directions land around your altar for each choice. ## Altar Ideas to Start From ### Ancestor Altar An ancestor altar holds photos of loved ones who have passed, a white candle, a glass of water, and their favorite foods and flowers. Marigolds are the traditional flower on Día de Muertos ofrendas, and Samhain is a common time to build one. See how to [set up a Samhain altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/decorate-samhain-altar/), our list of [traditional Samhain offerings](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/samhain-offerings/), and how to hold a [dumb supper for the ancestors](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/dumb-supper/). ### Full Moon Altar A full moon altar centers on white and silver: white candles, a bowl of water to charge as [moon water](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-full-moon-water/), clear quartz or selenite, a mirror, and the Moon card from a tarot deck. ### Four Elements Altar A four elements altar puts salt in the north, incense in the east, a red candle in the south, and a chalice of water in the west, with a pentacle in the center. It is a classic Wiccan-style layout for casting a circle. ### Winter Solstice Altar For Yule, many practitioners bring in evergreens, gold and red candles, and a log or sun symbol. Our guide on how to [decorate a winter solstice altar](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/yule-altar-inspiration/) has examples. ## Can a Small or Hidden Altar Work? Yes, a small or hidden altar works just as well as a large one. A single shelf, a windowsill, a tray you can lift away, or a box with a candle and a few stones inside are all real altars. If you share your space or keep your practice private, fold the cloth over everything when you are done, and the altar disappears until you need it. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the Altar Builder free? Yes. The Altar Builder is free, there is no sign-up, and your altar is saved only in your own browser. ### Do you need an altar to practice witchcraft? No, you do not need an altar to practice witchcraft. An altar gives your practice a home and keeps your tools together, but many witches work at the kitchen table, outdoors, or with nothing but a candle. ### Where should I put my altar? Put your altar on a flat, stable surface in a spot you will see often, away from drafts, curtains, pets, and small children if you burn candles. Many practitioners choose a north- or east-facing wall, but any quiet corner works. ### How do I cleanse an altar? Clear everything off, wipe the surface, and cleanse it with incense smoke, sound from a bell, or a sprinkle of salt that you sweep away afterward. Many practitioners cleanse their altar at each new moon or before a big working. ### Can I have an altar in my bedroom? Yes, many people keep their altar in the bedroom because it is the most private room in the house. Blow out every candle before you sleep, and cover the altar with its cloth if you want the room to feel restful. ### Can I keep a digital altar? Yes. Some practitioners keep a saved altar image as a phone wallpaper or a printed photo when they travel, share a room, or have no space for a physical altar. 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What's here ## Everything on This Page Is Free The journal pages are fillable PDFs you can type into on a screen or print and write on by hand. They download free through our shop. Everything else opens right here on the site. Take what fits your practice and leave the rest. Whether you're brand new or have kept a Book of Shadows for years, there's something here for you. Print or fill in on screen ## Printable Journal Pages [### The Daily Practice Page Tonight's moon, a card pull, and an energy check, all on one sheet for your day. Get the page →](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/)[### Tarot Journal Page Write down the cards you pulled, what you thought they meant, and what happened next. Get the page →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/)[### Spell Journal Page What you worked, how you worked it, and what came of it a few weeks later. Get the page →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/)[### Moon Journal Page One moon cycle per sheet, from your new moon intention to your full moon release. Get the page →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) Open and use online ## Tools [### Today's Moon Phase The moon phase for today, with the rituals, crystals, and herbs that go with it. See today's moon →](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/)[### Today's Astrology Chart See where every planet is right now and what today's sky is a good day for. See today's sky →](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/)[### Retrograde Tracker Check which planets are retrograde today and the date each one turns direct. Check the planets →](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/)[### Planetary Hours Find the planetary hour right now for your town and plan spells around it. 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Take the quiz →](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/)[### Altar Builder Design your altar, see what each tool is for, and get a list of what you still need. Build your altar →](https://plentifulearth.com/altar-builder/)[### Find Your Spiritual Path Doorways into the blog, sorted by where you are and what you want to learn. Find your path →](https://plentifulearth.com/find-your-spiritual-path/)[### Arcana: Tarot Matching Game Learn the tarot cards by matching them, right in your browser. No deck needed. Play the game →](https://plentifulearth.com/arcana-tarot-matching-game/)[### Local Coven Finder A directory of covens and spiritual groups, with a place to list your own. Browse covens →](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) Look it up ## Dictionaries & References [### Herb Dictionary The spiritual uses and folklore of the plants in your kitchen and cabinet. Look up an herb →](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/)[### Crystal Dictionary Meanings and spiritual uses for the crystals on your altar. Look up a crystal →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/)[### Elder Futhark Runes All 24 runes of the oldest runic alphabet, with their meanings and history. Read the runes →](https://plentifulearth.com/elder-futhark-runes/)[### Tarot Card Meanings All 78 cards, upright and reversed. Look up a card →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-card-meanings/)[### Wiccan Glossary More than 100 terms, from aether to Yule. Open the glossary →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/) For when you want more ## In-Depth Guides [### Grimoire What a grimoire is, famous grimoires through history, and how to make your own. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/grimoire/)[### Book of Shadows Where the Book of Shadows comes from and how to start one of your own. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/book-of-shadows/)[### How To Find A Safe Coven How to find, vet, and join a group that is right for you. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/free-guides/find-your-coven/)[### Red Flags When Joining a Coven Warning signs to watch for before you join any coven or spiritual group. Read the guide →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/coven-red-flags/) --- ### [Spirit Animal Quiz: What Is My Spirit Animal?](https://plentifulearth.com/spirit-animal-quiz/) **Published:** October 5, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** A free 10-question spirit animal quiz that matches you with one of eleven animal guides and a runner-up. **Content:** Free quiz · 10 questions · about 2 minutes # Spirit Animal Quiz: What Is My Spirit Animal? Answer ten quick questions about how you live, rest, and handle change. The quiz matches you with one of eleven animal guides and a runner-up, then links to the full guide for your animal. Question 11 of 10 ## Where do you feel most like yourself? Back Pick the answer that fits best. There are no wrong ones. Your spirit animal ## Owl [Read the full guide](#) Copy my result link Take the quiz again Link copied. ## What Is My Spirit Animal? Your spirit animal is the animal whose qualities mirror yours, the one that feels like a guide when it shows up in your life. This free spirit animal test matches your answers to the animals in our guides by the qualities people have long seen in them: the owl's intuition, the hawk's clear sight, the crow's cleverness, the squirrel's planning, the wolf's loyalty, the fox's cleverness, and more. Treat your result as a starting point. Read the full guide for your animal, notice whether it keeps appearing around you, and see what fits. ## How the Spirit Animal Quiz Works Each answer adds points to the two animals it suits best. At the end, the quiz weighs your totals so that every animal has an equal chance, then shows the animal you matched most closely, plus a runner-up, since most people carry a little of more than one. Nothing you choose is saved or sent anywhere. ## The Animals in This Quiz ## What Is a Spirit Animal? A spirit animal is an animal you feel connected to as a guide, teacher, or mirror of who you are. The idea comes partly from Indigenous traditions, in which relationships with animals are sacred and specific to each nation, and those practices are best learned from the people who keep them. This quiz is a fun, reflective way to connect with an animal's qualities. Many people today say "animal guide" or "animal ally" for the same idea. ## How to Find Your Spirit Animal Without a Quiz The traditional way to find your spirit animal is to watch for the animal that keeps finding you. A few gentle ways to notice: 1. Keep a list of animals that show up in your days and dreams for a month, and look for the one that repeats. 2. Notice which animal you were drawn to as a child, and which one still makes you stop and watch. 3. Sit quietly outdoors and see which creature comes close, or keeps your attention longest. 4. Read the guides for the animals that stand out, and see which description sounds most like you. ## Spirit Animal Quiz FAQ ### Is this spirit animal quiz free? Yes. The quiz is free, there's no sign-up, and your answers are never saved or sent anywhere. ### How accurate is a spirit animal quiz? A spirit animal quiz is a reflection tool, not a ceremony. It matches the qualities in your answers to the qualities each animal is known for. Your real spirit animal is the one that keeps showing up in your life and feels right to you. ### Can you have more than one spirit animal? Yes. Many people feel connected to more than one animal, or find that a different animal guides them through different seasons of life. That's why the quiz shows a runner-up. ### Is the term "spirit animal" offensive? Some people feel the term borrows from Indigenous spiritual traditions without respect, so many now say "animal guide" or "animal ally" instead. If you're drawn to a specific nation's animal teachings, they're best learned from members of that community. ### What is my spirit animal by birthday? Some charts pair birth months or zodiac signs with animals, but those lists vary widely and don't share one source. This quiz uses your personality and habits instead of your birth date. --- ### [Crystal Care Checker](https://plentifulearth.com/crystal-care-checker/) **Published:** October 3, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Crystal Care Checker: Which Crystals Are Water-Safe? Can your crystal go in water, in salt or in the sun? Pick a stone to see how hard it is, what's safe, and why. [Water-safe crystals](#water)[Crystals that fade](#sun)[Salt](#salt)[Gem water](#gem-water)[FAQ](#faq) Find a stone No stone by that name yet. Try another spelling, or check the table below. Hardness on the Mohs Scale: Water Salt Sun ### Safe for Every Stone If a stone can't take water, salt or sun, these cleansing methods work for all of them: - Pass it through incense or herb smoke. - Ring a bell or singing bowl over it. - Leave it on a windowsill overnight in moonlight, and bring it in before the sun comes up. - Rest it on a plate of dry rice, or next to a piece of selenite or clear quartz. ## Every Stone at a Glance All stones Water-safe Keep out of water Fades or dries in sun Salt bed OK | Stone | Hardness | Water | Salt | Sun | |---|---|---|---|---| | Agate | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Amazonite | 6–6.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Amber | 2–2.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Avoid | | Amethyst | 7 | Safe | Short bed | Short only | | Ametrine | 7 | Safe | Short bed | Short only | | Angelite | 3.5 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Apache Tear | 5–6 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Apatite | 5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Apophyllite | 4.5–5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Aquamarine | 7.5–8 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Aragonite | 3.5–4 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Aventurine | about 6.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Azurite | 3.5–4 | Rinse only | No salt | Short only | | Black Obsidian | 5–6 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Black Onyx | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Black Tourmaline | 7–7.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Bloodstone | 6–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Blue Lace Agate | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Calcite | 3 | Rinse only | No salt | Short only | | Carnelian | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Celestite | 3–3.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Avoid | | Chalcopyrite | 3.5–4 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Charoite | 5–6 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Chrysocolla | 2.5–3.5 | Keep dry | No salt | Short only | | Chrysoprase | 6–7 | Safe | Short bed | Short only | | Citrine | 7 | Safe | Short bed | Short only | | Clear Quartz | 7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Desert Rose | 1.5–2 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Dumortierite | 7–8.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Emerald | 7.5–8 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Fluorite | 4 | Rinse only | No salt | Short only | | Garnet | 6.5–7.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Goldstone | about 5.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Hematite | 5.5–6.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Howlite | 3.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Iolite | 7–7.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Jade | 6–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Jasper | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Jet | 2.5–4 | Rinse only | No salt | Short only | | Kyanite | 4.5–7 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Labradorite | 6–6.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Lapis Lazuli | 5–5.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Lepidolite | 2.5–3 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Lodestone | 5.5–6.5 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Magnetite | 5.5–6.5 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Malachite | 3.5–4 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Moldavite | 5.5–7 | Safe | No salt | Fine | | Moonstone | 6–6.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Moss Agate | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Opal | 5.5–6 | Rinse only | No salt | Avoid | | Pearl | 2.5–4.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Avoid | | Peridot | 6.5–7 | Safe | No salt | Fine | | Petrified Wood | about 7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Prehnite | 6–6.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Pyrite | 6–6.5 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Red Jasper | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Rhodochrosite | 3.5–4 | Rinse only | No salt | Short only | | Rhodonite | 5.5–6.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Rose Quartz | 7 | Safe | Short bed | Short only | | Ruby | 9 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Sapphire | 9 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Satin Spar | 1.5–2 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Selenite | 1.5–2 | Keep dry | No salt | Fine | | Serpentine | 2.5–6 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Shungite | soft (not well documented) | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Smoky Quartz | 7 | Safe | Short bed | Short only | | Snowflake Obsidian | 5–6 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Sodalite | 5.5–6 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Sunstone | 6–6.5 | Rinse only | No salt | Fine | | Tektite | about 5.5 | Safe | No salt | Fine | | Tiger's Eye | 6.5–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Tourmaline | 7–7.5 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | | Turquoise | 5–6 | Keep dry | No salt | Avoid | | Unakite | 6–7 | Safe | Short bed | Fine | ## Which Crystals Can Go in Water? Hard, non-porous crystals can go in water. Quartz, chalcedony and most stones at 6.5 or higher on the Mohs scale can be rinsed, soaked and set in a bowl of water without harm. The ones to keep dry are stones that dissolve, rust or flake apart, and softer stones are better off with a quick rinse and a towel. ### Water-Safe Crystals [Agate](#agate), [Amethyst](#amethyst), [Ametrine](#ametrine), [Apache Tear](#apache-tear), [Aquamarine](#aquamarine), [Aventurine](#aventurine), [Black Obsidian](#black-obsidian), [Black Onyx](#black-onyx), [Black Tourmaline](#black-tourmaline), [Bloodstone](#bloodstone), [Blue Lace Agate](#blue-lace-agate), [Carnelian](#carnelian), [Chrysoprase](#chrysoprase), [Citrine](#citrine), [Clear Quartz](#clear-quartz), [Dumortierite](#dumortierite), [Garnet](#garnet), [Goldstone](#goldstone), [Iolite](#iolite), [Jade](#jade), [Jasper](#jasper), [Moldavite](#moldavite), [Moss Agate](#moss-agate), [Peridot](#peridot), [Petrified Wood](#petrified-wood), [Prehnite](#prehnite), [Red Jasper](#red-jasper), [Rose Quartz](#rose-quartz), [Ruby](#ruby), [Sapphire](#sapphire), [Smoky Quartz](#smoky-quartz), [Snowflake Obsidian](#snowflake-obsidian), [Tektite](#tektite), [Tiger's Eye](#tigers-eye), [Tourmaline](#tourmaline), and [Unakite](#unakite). ### Quick Rinse Only These can take a splash, but don't leave them soaking. Water works into their cleavage cracks, dulls their polish or loosens treatments: [Amazonite](#amazonite), [Amber](#amber), [Apatite](#apatite), [Apophyllite](#apophyllite), [Aragonite](#aragonite), [Azurite](#azurite), [Calcite](#calcite), [Celestite](#celestite), [Charoite](#charoite), [Emerald](#emerald), [Fluorite](#fluorite), [Hematite](#hematite), [Howlite](#howlite), [Jet](#jet), [Kyanite](#kyanite), [Labradorite](#labradorite), [Lapis Lazuli](#lapis-lazuli), [Malachite](#malachite), [Moonstone](#moonstone), [Opal](#opal), [Pearl](#pearl), [Rhodochrosite](#rhodochrosite), [Rhodonite](#rhodonite), [Serpentine](#serpentine), [Shungite](#shungite), [Sodalite](#sodalite), and [Sunstone](#sunstone). ### Crystals to Keep Dry [Angelite](#angelite), [Chalcopyrite](#chalcopyrite), [Chrysocolla](#chrysocolla), [Desert Rose](#desert-rose), [Lepidolite](#lepidolite), [Lodestone](#lodestone), [Magnetite](#magnetite), [Pyrite](#pyrite), [Satin Spar](#satin-spar), [Selenite](#selenite), and [Turquoise](#turquoise). Selenite and the other gypsum stones dissolve slowly in water. [Angelite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anhydrite) turns into gypsum when it gets wet. [Pyrite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byne%27s_disease#Pyrite_disease), lodestone and the other iron stones rust, and pyrite breaks down into sulfuric acid in damp air. ## Which Crystals Fade in the Sun? Amethyst, smoky quartz and a handful of other colored stones fade in strong sunlight, and amber, opal, pearl and turquoise dry out or break down with sun and heat. [Amethyst](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst) is the one most people notice: weeks on a sunny windowsill will turn a deep purple stone pale. These stones do best with a short sun charge or none: [Amber](#amber), [Amethyst](#amethyst), [Ametrine](#ametrine), [Azurite](#azurite), [Calcite](#calcite), [Celestite](#celestite), [Chrysocolla](#chrysocolla), [Chrysoprase](#chrysoprase), [Citrine](#citrine), [Fluorite](#fluorite), [Jet](#jet), [Opal](#opal), [Pearl](#pearl), [Rhodochrosite](#rhodochrosite), [Rose Quartz](#rose-quartz), [Smoky Quartz](#smoky-quartz), and [Turquoise](#turquoise). Clear quartz doesn't fade, but a quartz sphere left in direct sun can focus the light like a magnifying glass and [start a fire](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_ball). Keep spheres and eggs out of sunny windows. ## Can You Cleanse Crystals With Salt? Only hard, non-porous stones handle salt, and even those do better with a short salt bed than a long saltwater soak, which can dull the polish over time. Salt pulls moisture, scratches soft stones, and works into cracks. These stones are fine on a bed of dry salt for a night: [Agate](#agate), [Amethyst](#amethyst), [Ametrine](#ametrine), [Apache Tear](#apache-tear), [Aquamarine](#aquamarine), [Aventurine](#aventurine), [Black Obsidian](#black-obsidian), [Black Onyx](#black-onyx), [Black Tourmaline](#black-tourmaline), [Bloodstone](#bloodstone), [Blue Lace Agate](#blue-lace-agate), [Carnelian](#carnelian), [Chrysoprase](#chrysoprase), [Citrine](#citrine), [Clear Quartz](#clear-quartz), [Dumortierite](#dumortierite), [Garnet](#garnet), [Goldstone](#goldstone), [Iolite](#iolite), [Jade](#jade), [Jasper](#jasper), [Moss Agate](#moss-agate), [Petrified Wood](#petrified-wood), [Prehnite](#prehnite), [Red Jasper](#red-jasper), [Rose Quartz](#rose-quartz), [Ruby](#ruby), [Sapphire](#sapphire), [Smoky Quartz](#smoky-quartz), [Snowflake Obsidian](#snowflake-obsidian), [Tiger's Eye](#tigers-eye), [Tourmaline](#tourmaline), and [Unakite](#unakite). Everything else is happier with smoke, sound or moonlight. Our guide to [11 ways to cleanse crystals](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/cleanse-crystals/) walks through each method. ## What the Mohs Scale Tells You The [Mohs scale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale) ranks minerals from 1 to 10 by which one can scratch the other. Talc is 1, a fingernail is about 2.5, glass is about 5.5, quartz is 7, and diamond is 10. A stone scratches anything below it, so a quartz point will scratch a piece of fluorite stored in the same pouch. Keep soft stones in their own bag or wrapped in cloth. Hardness also hints at care. Stones under about 5 tend to scratch, chip or cloud easily, and stones with cleavage, like fluorite and moonstone, can split along flat planes when they're knocked or soaked. ## Crystals That Don't Go in Drinking Water Some stones contain copper, lead or sulfur, or simply dissolve, so they never go straight into water you plan to drink: [Amazonite](#amazonite), [Angelite](#angelite), [Azurite](#azurite), [Celestite](#celestite), [Chalcopyrite](#chalcopyrite), [Chrysocolla](#chrysocolla), [Fluorite](#fluorite), [Lapis Lazuli](#lapis-lazuli), [Lepidolite](#lepidolite), [Malachite](#malachite), [Pyrite](#pyrite), [Selenite](#selenite), and [Turquoise](#turquoise). Many practitioners who make gem water use the indirect method, setting the stone in a small closed glass inside the larger jar so it never touches the water. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the crystal care checker free? Yes. It's free to use and runs in your browser. ### Can selenite go in water? No. Selenite is gypsum, which dissolves slowly in water, and even a splash clouds its polish. Cleanse it with smoke, sound or moonlight. ### Can amethyst go in water? Yes. Amethyst is quartz, so it can be rinsed and soaked. Keep it out of long sun instead, since its purple fades. ### Can rose quartz go in the sun? For a short time. Ordinary rose quartz pales slowly over years in a sunny window, and the rare clear pink quartz crystals fade much faster, so many practitioners charge rose quartz by moonlight. ### Can I use salt water on my crystals? Only on hard, non-porous stones, and only briefly. A short bed of dry salt is gentler. Never use salt on soft, porous or metallic stones like selenite, turquoise, pyrite or opal. ### How do I cleanse a crystal that can't get wet? Pass it through incense or herb smoke, ring a bell over it, leave it in moonlight overnight, or rest it on a plate of dry rice or next to selenite. These work for every stone. ### What if my stone isn't listed? Choose a dry method until you know more. Smoke, sound and moonlight are safe for every stone, so they're the right choice whenever you aren't sure. Hardness comes from each stone's mineral entry on Wikipedia, and every care rule follows the mineral facts there. When in doubt, choose a dry method. Sources are listed under each stone. --- ### [Spell Ingredients Finder](https://plentifulearth.com/spell-ingredients-finder/) **Published:** October 2, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # What Do I Need For…? Spell Ingredients Finder Pick what you want to work on. You'll see the traditional day, moon phase and candle colors for it, the herbs and crystals practitioners reach for most, and matching supplies from our shop. [What correspondences are](#correspondences)[Days of the week](#days)[Moon phases](#moon)[FAQ](#faq) Best Day Moon Phase Element Candle Colors Classic Herbs Classic Crystals ## Supplies From Our Shop ### Read More on the Blog ## What Are Magical Correspondences? Correspondences are the links practitioners draw between a goal and the things that share its nature: a day of the week, a phase of the moon, an element, a color, an herb or a stone. Green and gold go with money, rose and pink with love, black salt and obsidian with protection. When you gather a few of these for one goal, every piece of your spell is pointing the same way. The idea is old. Lists like these, called [tables of correspondences](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table_of_correspondences), were compiled by 19th-century occultists from Renaissance and ancient sources. Modern witches mostly learned them from writers like [Scott Cunningham](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Cunningham), whose herb and crystal books are still on many altars. This finder puts the main ones for each goal on one screen, so you don't have to cross-check three books before you light a candle. ## How to Use the Spell Ingredients Finder 1. **Pick your goal.** Choose the chip closest to what you want to work on, such as Protection, Money & Abundance or Peace & Calm. 2. **Check the timing.** The finder shows the traditional day and moon phase for that goal, the date the next one falls on, and whether the moon is in that phase right now. 3. **Choose your colors and ingredients.** Tap a candle color to read more about it. The classic herbs and crystals are the ones practitioners reach for most often for that goal. 4. **Gather what you need.** If you're missing something, the shop picks below are matched to the same goal. You don't need everything on the list. One candle in the right color and one herb you already have make a complete spell. The rest gives you options. ## Why the Day of the Week Matters Each day of the week is named for one of the seven [classical planets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_planet), and in Western magic that planet colors the day. You can still hear it in the [names of the days](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_the_days_of_the_week): Sunday for the Sun, Monday for the Moon, Saturday for Saturn. In French and Spanish the rest show through too, as in *mardi* for Mars and *vendredi* for Venus. - **Sunday (Sun):** success, confidence, happiness - **Monday (Moon):** intuition, dreams, peace, cleansing - **Tuesday (Mars):** courage, strength, passion - **Wednesday (Mercury):** wisdom, communication, travel, opening roads - **Thursday (Jupiter):** money, luck, growth - **Friday (Venus):** love, friendship, beauty - **Saturday (Saturn):** protection, banishing, grounding If the best day is a week away, many practitioners work on the second-choice day the finder lists, or in the planet's hour on any day. Our [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) shows when each hour starts where you live. ## Which Moon Phase Should I Use? The waxing moon is for drawing things in, the full moon is for work at its strongest, the waning moon is for letting things go, and the new moon is for beginnings. That pattern follows the light: as the moon grows, so does what you're calling in, and as it shrinks, so does what you're sending away. The [lunar cycle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_phase) takes about 29.5 days, so a good phase is never more than two weeks off. Some goals work in more than one phase. Protection is a good example: you might build a shield while the moon waxes and drive out something harmful while it wanes. The finder notes both when that's the case. For exact dates, the [moon phase calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) lists every phase for the month. ## When a Tradition Has Its Own System The days, colors and elements here come from Western ceremonial magic and Wicca. Other traditions have their own ways of timing and building a working. [Hoodoo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_(spirituality)), for example, has road-opening and uncrossing work that doesn't follow planetary days at all. Where that applies, the finder says so, and the tradition's own practices are best learned from practitioners within it. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is the spell ingredients finder free? Yes. The finder is free to use, and it runs in your browser. Nothing you pick is saved or sent anywhere. ### How are the shop products chosen? Every item in our shop lists its spiritual uses. The finder shows in-stock items whose uses match your goal, puts the classic herbs and crystals first, and shows one size of each item. Prices and stock are checked with the shop each time you pick a goal, and sold-out items are left out. ### Do I need every ingredient on the list? No. Pick one or two that you have or like. A single candle in the right color is a complete spell, and many practitioners work with nothing more than that. ### Can I swap one herb or crystal for another? Yes. Any herb or crystal from the same goal's list works in its place. Clear quartz and rosemary are the two most common all-purpose stand-ins, since practitioners use them for almost any intention. ### What if I can't do my spell on the best day? Do it when you can. The finder lists a second-choice day for many goals, and the moon phase usually matters more to practitioners than the weekday. Your intention is the part of the spell that can't be swapped. ### Where do these correspondences come from? The planetary days follow classical Western astrology, and the herb, crystal and color pairings follow the most widely used modern sources, including Scott Cunningham's books. Where a tradition has its own system, the finder notes it. ### Is there a goal for health or healing? No. Spellwork for your body or mind is a personal practice that walks alongside medical care, never in place of it, so we've kept this finder to goals like peace, protection and love. Our [spiritual bath guide](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/spiritual-bath/) is a good place to start for rest and renewal. Days and moon phases follow the classical Western planetary correspondences found in Scott Cunningham's books. Where a tradition has its own system, we note it. Products are matched by the spiritual uses listed on each item, and prices and stock are checked with our shop each time you pick a goal. 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[How it works](#how-it-works)[Intention or numbers](#modes)[Which square](#choose)[What to do with your sigil](#use)[FAQ](#faq) ## 1Choose Your Square ? A planetary square, also called a kamea, is a grid of numbers tied to one of the seven classical planets. Every row, column and diagonal adds up to the same total. Magicians have traced names and wishes across these grids for about 500 years, and the planet lends its kind of energy to the sigil. See [kamea](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-kamea) and [classical planets](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-classical-planets) in our glossary. Not sure? Start with your goal ## 2Write Your Intention Build your sigil from An intention Easy Numbers Pro Your intention, in a word or short phrase What numbers can I use? - **A date that matters.** The day you start a job, move house, sign a lease or launch something. Type it with spaces, like 10 31 2026. - **An amount.** A savings goal, a raise or a price you want to reach, like 500. - **A number tied to the goal.** Your house number for a home blessing, a room number, or an anniversary year. - **The planet's own numbers.** Each square's magic sum and its grand total are old numbers of that planet. Using them adds more of the planet to the sigil. Use Numbers keep a sigil private, because no one can read your intention back out of it. They also tie the sigil to a real date or amount. Split long numbers into single digits How letters become numbers ? Simple: A=1, B=2 … Z=26 Numerology: A=1 … I=9, then J=1 again The square only has number cells, so each letter needs a number. Simple counts through the alphabet. Numerology is the Pythagorean system used for [life path numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/); it keeps every letter between 1 and 9, so the small Saturn and Jupiter squares never need to shrink anything. Both are fine. Pick one and stick with it. Older magicians used Hebrew letter values, called [gematria](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-gematria). Drop the vowelsFewer stops make a simpler shape that is easier to draw by hand. This is the same step the [classic word sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-make-word-sigils/) uses. Mark the end of the line with ?The open circle shows where the line starts and the end mark shows where it stops, so the sigil can be read in the right direction. The bar is the older habit. Either one works. A bar A filled dot The stops on your line, in order ?Each tile is one stop. Your line starts at the red tile and visits each cell on the square in this order. The small print shows where each number came from, like C = 3, or 31 → 4 when a number had to shrink to fit. ## 3Your Path on the Square ## 4Your Sigil Copy it by hand onto paper, a candle or a talisman disk, then [charge it](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-do-you-charge-a-sigil/). Line weight Show the square behind itKeeps the sigil in its place on the grid, the way old talismans show it. Save as image ## All Seven Squares at a Glance Each row, column and diagonal of a square adds up to the same number, its magic sum. ## How the Planetary Square Sigil Maker Works This free tool draws a sigil on one of the seven planetary squares. Each square is a [magic square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_square) given to one planet, from Saturn's 3 × 3 grid up to the Moon's 9 × 9 grid, and every row, column and diagonal adds up to the same number. Each number has its own cell, so the same numbers on the same square always make the same shape. You choose the square, the tool turns your intention into numbers, and then it draws one line from cell to cell in order. The line starts with a small open circle and ends with a bar or a dot, the same marks magicians have used on these squares since [Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Cornelius_Agrippa) printed them in 1533. The tool uses Agrippa's versions of the squares. For the full history and all seven squares with their numbers, read our guide to [planetary squares](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/planetary-squares/). Our witchcraft glossary also explains [magic squares](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-magic-square) and [planetary seals](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-planetary-seal). ## Intention or Numbers: Which Should You Use? Start with your intention if this is your first planetary square sigil. Type your goal in a word or two, like "Courage" or "Steady money," and the tool gives each letter a number for you. With the Simple setting, A is 1, B is 2 and so on up to Z at 26. The Numerology setting uses the Pythagorean values from [life path numerology](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/life-path-number/), which keep every letter between 1 and 9. Choose Numbers when a real number belongs to your goal. A start date, a savings goal, a house number or the planet's own magic sum all tie the sigil to something specific. Numbers also keep a sigil private, because no one can read your intention back out of the shape. ### What Happens to Big Numbers? Each square only goes so high: Saturn stops at 9, Jupiter at 16 and the Moon at 81. When a number is bigger than the square, the tool adds its digits together until it fits, so 31 on the Jupiter square becomes 3 + 1 = 4. If you would rather give every digit its own stop, turn on Split long numbers, and a year like 2026 becomes 2, 2 and 6. Zeros are skipped because no cell holds a 0. ## Which Square Fits Your Goal? Pick the planet that rules what you want. The goal buttons at the top of the tool do this for you. - **Venus** for love, friendship, beauty and making peace - **Jupiter** for money, growth, luck and legal matters - **Mars** for courage, drive and standing your ground - **The Sun** for success, confidence and recognition - **Mercury** for study, writing, business and travel - **The Moon** for dreams, intuition, home and family - **Saturn** for protection, boundaries, endings and breaking habits Many practitioners draw the sigil on the planet's day and during its hour. Our [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) shows when the hour of each planet falls in your town today. ## What to Do With Your Sigil Once your sigil is drawn, most practitioners charge it and then put it somewhere it can do its work. Our guide on [how to charge a sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-do-you-charge-a-sigil/) covers the main methods. - **Carve it into a candle** in the planet's color and light it on the planet's day. Our [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/) shows how to prepare the candle first. - **Draw it on a talisman disk** or a square of paper, with the faint grid behind it if you like, and carry it in your wallet or keep it on your altar. - **Engrave or paint it on the planet's metal,** such as copper for Venus or silver for the Moon. - **Keep it in your** [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) with the date, the planet and your intention. If you would rather build a sigil from letters alone, try our [Witch's Wheel sigil maker](https://plentifulearth.com/sigil-maker/). Our guide to the [8 types of magickal sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/) covers the other methods. ## Planetary Square Sigil Maker FAQ ### Is this planetary sigil maker free? Yes. The tool is free, and it runs in your browser. Your intentions and numbers are never sent anywhere or saved. ### Which planetary square should I use? Use the square of the planet that rules your goal, such as Venus for love or Jupiter for money. If you are not sure, tap a goal under "Not sure? Start with your goal," and the tool picks the square for you. ### Why does my sigil look different from the ones in old books? Older magicians gave letters their Hebrew number values, and some books print the squares flipped or turned. This tool uses English letter values on Agrippa's squares, so the shapes differ. Any method works, as long as you use the same one each time. ### What is a kamea? Kamea is another name for a planetary square. The word comes from the Hebrew for an amulet. You can read more in our [witchcraft glossary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/#h-kamea). ### Why does the Sun's square add up to 666? The Sun's square holds the numbers 1 through 36, and those add up to 666. In this tradition 666 is simply a solar number, and every line of the square adds up to 111. ### What happens when a number repeats? When the same number comes twice in a row, the line makes a small loop on that cell. This is the traditional mark for a doubled letter or number on a sigil. ### Do I need to keep my sigil secret? Many practitioners put the sigil away or burn it after charging, so they stop thinking about the words behind it. Others keep theirs in plain sight as a daily reminder. Both are common. ### Can I save my sigil? Yes. The Save as image button downloads your sigil as a PNG on a plain background, ready to print, trace or keep on your phone. 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Its day is ${p.day}.`; } function choose(id){ planet=BY[id];store.set("pe-psq-planet",id); document.querySelectorAll("#psq-plates .plate").forEach(b=>b.setAttribute("aria-pressed",String(b.dataset.p===id))); ownNumbers();drawAbout();drawCompare();render(); } function render(){ const r=numbers(); drawTiles(r);digitsHint(); const seq=r.items.map(it=>it.v); drawSquare(seq);drawOut(seq,$("psq-input").value.trim()); } const HINT={ word:"Type your intention in a word or two, like Courage or Steady money. The tool turns each letter into a number for you.", num:"For practitioners who want to choose every number themselves. Use a date, an amount or another number that belongs to your goal." }; function digitsHint(){ const big=(($("psq-input").value.match(/\d+/g))||[]).filter(x=>+x>planet.max).sort((x,y)=>y.length-x.length)[0]||"2026"; const r=fit(+big,planet.max); $("psq-digits-hint").textContent=`Leave this off and a number too big for the square shrinks to one stop: on ${planet.name}, ${big} becomes ${r.steps.slice(1).map((v,i)=>i===0?String(r.steps[0]).split("").join(" + ")+" = "+v:v).join(", then ")}. Turn it on to give every digit its own stop, so a year or a long amount draws a fuller shape. Zeros are skipped because no cell holds 0.`; } function ownNumbers(){$("psq-own-v").textContent=`${planet.sum} and ${planet.total}`} function setMode(){ const mode=document.querySelector('input[name="psq-mode"]:checked').value; $("psq-numopts").hidden=mode!=="num";$("psq-wordopts").hidden=mode!=="word"; $("psq-mode-hint").textContent=HINT[mode]; $("psq-input-lab").textContent=mode==="num"?"Your numbers, separated by spaces":"Your intention, in a word or short phrase"; $("psq-input").setAttribute("inputmode",mode==="num"?"numeric":"text"); const box=$("psq-examples");box.textContent=""; EX[mode].forEach(([lab,val])=>{const b=h("button",{type:"button",class:"chip"},esc(mode==="num"?`${lab}: ${val}`:lab));b.addEventListener("click",()=>{$("psq-input").value=val;render()});box.appendChild(b)}); } GOALS.forEach(([label,id],i)=>{const b=h("button",{type:"button",class:"chip"},esc(label));b.addEventListener("click",()=>{choose(id);setGoal(i)});$("psq-goals").appendChild(b)}); let tm; $("psq-input").addEventListener("input",()=>{clearTimeout(tm);tm=setTimeout(render,250)}); document.querySelectorAll('input[name="psq-mode"]').forEach(r=>r.addEventListener("change",()=>{ const mode=r.value;$("psq-input").value=mode==="num"?"10 31 2026":"Courage";setMode();render()})); $("psq-own").addEventListener("click",()=>{$("psq-input").value=`${planet.sum} ${planet.total}`;render()}); // Tooltips: tap the ? to open or close; Escape closes all document.querySelectorAll(".pe-psq .tip").forEach(b=>b.addEventListener("click",e=>{ e.preventDefault();const box=$(b.getAttribute("aria-controls"));const open=b.getAttribute("aria-expanded")!=="true"; b.setAttribute("aria-expanded",String(open));box.hidden=!open})); document.addEventListener("keydown",e=>{if(e.key==="Escape")document.querySelectorAll(".pe-psq .tip[aria-expanded=true]").forEach(b=>{b.setAttribute("aria-expanded","false");$(b.getAttribute("aria-controls")).hidden=true})}); ["psq-digits","psq-cipher","psq-vowels","psq-end-bar","psq-end-dot","psq-ghost"].forEach(id=>$(id).addEventListener("change",render)); $("psq-weight").addEventListener("input",()=>{ const w=parseFloat($("psq-weight").value); document.querySelectorAll("#psq-out .ink,#psq-out line.ink-end").forEach(n=>{n.setAttribute("stroke-width",w);n.classList.remove("draw");n.style.strokeDasharray="none"}); document.querySelectorAll("#psq-out .ink-dot").forEach(n=>{n.setAttribute("stroke-width",w*.85);n.setAttribute("r",w*1.9+3)}); document.querySelectorAll("#psq-out circle.ink-end").forEach(n=>n.setAttribute("r",(w*1.9+3)*.95)); }); // Save as image works on the website only; the preview frame blocks downloads if(/plentifulearth\.com$/.test(location.hostname))$("psq-savebox").hidden=false; $("psq-save").addEventListener("click",()=>{ const svg=$("psq-out").cloneNode(true); const cs=getComputedStyle($("psq-out").closest(".pe-psq")); const ink=cs.getPropertyValue("--ink").trim()||"#1A2136",paper=cs.getPropertyValue("--paper").trim()||"#F7F3EA"; svg.setAttribute("xmlns",NS);svg.setAttribute("width","1200");svg.setAttribute("height","1200"); svg.querySelectorAll(".ink").forEach(n=>{n.setAttribute("fill","none");n.setAttribute("stroke",ink);n.setAttribute("stroke-linecap","round");n.setAttribute("stroke-linejoin","round");n.removeAttribute("style")}); svg.querySelectorAll(".ink-dot").forEach(n=>{n.setAttribute("fill",paper);n.setAttribute("stroke",ink)}); svg.querySelectorAll(".ink-end").forEach(n=>{n.setAttribute("fill",ink);n.setAttribute("stroke",ink);n.setAttribute("stroke-linecap","round")}); svg.querySelectorAll(".ghost").forEach(n=>{n.setAttribute("stroke",ink);n.setAttribute("stroke-width",".8");n.setAttribute("opacity",".18")}); const bg=document.createElementNS(NS,"rect");bg.setAttribute("width","300");bg.setAttribute("height","300");bg.setAttribute("fill",paper);svg.insertBefore(bg,svg.firstChild); const credit=document.createElementNS(NS,"text");credit.setAttribute("x","150");credit.setAttribute("y","294");credit.setAttribute("text-anchor","middle");credit.setAttribute("font-size","7");credit.setAttribute("font-family","Georgia,serif");credit.setAttribute("fill",ink);credit.setAttribute("opacity",".45");credit.textContent=`${planet.name} square · plentifulearth.com/planetary-sigil-maker`;svg.appendChild(credit); const img=new Image(); img.onload=()=>{ const c=document.createElement("canvas");c.width=1200;c.height=1200;c.getContext("2d").drawImage(img,0,0,1200,1200); c.toBlob(b=>{ if(!b){$("psq-savemsg").textContent="Your browser could not save the image. Try a screenshot instead.";return} const a=document.createElement("a");a.href=URL.createObjectURL(b); a.download=`${planet.id}-sigil-`+(($("psq-input").value.toLowerCase().replace(/[^a-z0-9]+/g,"-").replace(/^-|-$/g,""))||"sigil").slice(0,40)+".png"; document.body.appendChild(a);a.click();a.remove();setTimeout(()=>URL.revokeObjectURL(a.href),4000); $("psq-savemsg").textContent="Saved."; },"image/png"); }; img.onerror=()=>{$("psq-savemsg").textContent="Your browser could not save the image. Try a screenshot instead."}; img.src="data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,"+encodeURIComponent(new XMLSerializer().serializeToString(svg)); }); drawPlates();setMode();ownNumbers();drawAbout();drawCompare();render(); })(); --- ### [Astrology Quote Gallery](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-quotes/) **Published:** August 27, 2025 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Astrology Quote Gallery - [All](#) - [Full Moon Quotes](#) - [Mercury Retrograde Quotes](#) [![“In My Defense, the Moon Was Full and I Was Left Unsupervised”](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IN-MY-DEFENSE-THE-MOON-WAS-FULL-AND-I-WAS-LEFT-UNSUPERVISED-full-moon-quote.jpg)](https://plentifulearth.com/project/in-my-defense-the-moon-was-full-and-i-was-left-unsupervised/ "“In My Defense, the Moon Was Full and I Was Left Unsupervised”")## [“In My Defense, the Moon Was Full and I Was Left Unsupervised”](https://plentifulearth.com/project/in-my-defense-the-moon-was-full-and-i-was-left-unsupervised/ "“In My Defense, the Moon Was Full and I Was Left Unsupervised”") [Astrology Quotes](https://plentifulearth.com/project_category/astrology-quotes/), [Full Moon Quotes](https://plentifulearth.com/project_category/full-moon-quotes/) [![“Sorry for the Things I Said While Mercury Was in Retrograde”](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Sorry-for-the-things-i-said-while-mercury-was-in-retrograde-quote.jpg)](https://plentifulearth.com/project/sorry-for-the-things-i-said-while-mercury-was-in-retrograde/ "“Sorry for the Things I Said While Mercury Was in Retrograde”")## [“Sorry for the Things I Said While Mercury Was in Retrograde”](https://plentifulearth.com/project/sorry-for-the-things-i-said-while-mercury-was-in-retrograde/ "“Sorry for the Things I Said While Mercury Was in Retrograde”") [Astrology Quotes](https://plentifulearth.com/project_category/astrology-quotes/), [Mercury Retrograde Quotes](https://plentifulearth.com/project_category/mercury-retrograde-quotes/) --- ### [Today's Astrology Chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/) **Published:** October 1, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Today's Astrology Chart See the current planetary positions for right now, wherever you are, or pick any date to see the sky that day. Press Play to watch the planets move, and hover over the wheel to learn what each part is. Date Local time Town or city Use my locationEnter coordinates Houses PlacidusWhole Sign Latitude (north is +) Longitude (east is +) Time zone Jump to ◀︎ Play ▶︎ 1 hour per step 1 day per step 1 week per step Now Hover over or tap any planet, sign, house number or aspect line to learn what it is. ## The 12 Signs Each sign colors any planet passing through it. Signs holding a planet right now are outlined. Planet positions come from Astronomy Engine, accurate to about one arcminute, using the tropical zodiac. The north node is the mean node. Town search uses Open-Meteo. Nothing you enter is stored except your last town and house setting, which stay in your own browser. ## What Is Today's Astrology Chart? Today's astrology chart is a map of where the Sun, Moon and planets are right now, drawn for your location. The wheel shows the 12 [zodiac signs](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_sign) around the edge, the 12 houses inside them, and a symbol for each planet at its current degree. The chart opens on the present moment, and you can change the date, time and town to see the sky for any day. ## Current Planetary Positions The table under the chart lists the current planetary positions: each planet's sign, degree, house, and whether it is moving direct or retrograde. Press **Now** at any time to bring it up to the minute. The Retrograde box in the reading panel names every planet that is retrograde today, with links to our guides on [Mercury retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/) and [Venus retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/). The planets sit in the same signs for everyone on Earth at a given moment. Your town changes the houses and the rising sign, because those depend on which part of the zodiac is coming over your eastern horizon. ## How to Read the Chart Read each planet in three layers: - **The planet** tells you which part of life is in play. Venus covers love and money, Mars covers drive and courage, and Mercury covers thinking and talking. The [planets in astrology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planets_in_astrology) each have their own themes. - **The sign** tells you the style. Venus in Scorpio turns love private and intense, while Venus in Gemini makes it chatty and curious. The sign cards above describe all 12. - **The house** tells you where in life it shows up. The [houses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_(astrology)) run from the self in the 1st house to rest and solitude in the 12th. The colored lines across the middle of the wheel are [aspects](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_aspect), the angles between planets. Blue lines (trines and sextiles) show planets working together easily. Red lines (squares and oppositions) show planets creating friction that pushes for action. Hover over or tap any planet, sign, house number or line on the wheel for a short note and two keywords. The Day at a glance box sums up the whole day in plain words. ## Watch the Planets Move Press **Play** to watch the sky move an hour, a day or a week at a time, or drag the slider to move up to 30 days either way. The Moon crosses a whole sign in about two and a half days, so it is the fastest mover on the wheel, while Pluto barely shifts in a year. The Jump to buttons take you straight to the season's key moments, like the retrograde stations, the full moons and the winter solstice. Some full moons are supermoons, when the Moon is at its closest to Earth, and our [supermoon guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/supermoon/) lists the next ones. When a planet in today's sky makes an aspect to a planet in someone's birth chart, astrologers call it a [transit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astrological_transit). Many people check the current chart for the big ones, like retrogrades, full moons and eclipses. For the Moon alone, the [moon phase calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) shows each night's phase, and the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/) pair each day with its planet. ## Placidus or Whole Sign Houses? Placidus is the house system most Western astrologers use today, so the chart starts there. It divides the sky by time, so houses come in different sizes. Whole Sign houses give each house one full sign, starting with the rising sign, and many traditional astrologers prefer them. Switch between the two in the Houses menu; the planets stay in the same signs either way. Above 66° latitude, Placidus houses can't be calculated, so the chart uses Whole Sign automatically. ## Today's Astrology Chart FAQ ### Is this astrology chart free? Yes. Today's astrology chart is free to use as often as you like, with no sign-up and no email address. ### What are the current planetary positions? The table under the chart lists the current planetary positions for right now: each planet's sign, degree, house and motion. Press Now at any time to update it. ### Which planets are retrograde right now? The Retrograde box in the reading panel lists every planet that is retrograde at the moment shown, and retrograde planets appear in red on the wheel with a ℞ beside their degree. ### Why does the chart change when I change my town? The planets stay in the same signs, but the rising sign and the houses depend on where you are. Each town sees a different part of the zodiac rising over its eastern horizon at the same moment. ### What is a transit in astrology? A transit is a planet in today's sky making an aspect to a planet in a birth chart. Astrologers watch transits to time when certain themes come up in a person's life. ### What are the colored lines in the middle of the chart? The lines are aspects, the angles between planets. Blue lines are trines and sextiles, which flow easily, and red lines are squares and oppositions, which create friction. Darker lines are closer to exact. ### Which zodiac does this chart use? This chart uses the tropical zodiac, the system most Western astrologers use, where 0° Aries starts at the spring equinox. Planet positions are calculated with Astronomy Engine, accurate to about one arcminute. ### Is my information saved? No. The tool only remembers your last town and house system on this device so the chart opens where you left it. Town searches go to a free place-search service to find the location and time zone. ${SIGNDESC\[name\]\[1\]} ${KEYS.sign[name].map(k=>`*${k}*`).join('')} Planets In This Sign: ${here.length?listJoin(here):'None'} `;}).join(''); } const SYN_CACHE={key:'',events:null}; const nm=(n,cap)=>(n==='Sun'||n==='Moon')?(cap?'The ':'the ')+n:n; const kw=n=>KEYS.planet[n][0].toLowerCase(); const SHORT={Sun:'identity',Moon:'emotions',Mercury:'communication',Venus:'love',Mars:'action',Jupiter:'luck',Saturn:'responsibility',Uranus:'change',Neptune:'intuition',Pluto:'power'}; const ASPSENT={ conjunction:(a,b)=>`${nm(a.name,1)} and ${nm(b.name)} are together, so ${SHORT[a.name]} and ${SHORT[b.name]} combine and feel stronger today.`, opposition:(a,b)=>`${nm(a.name,1)} opposes ${nm(b.name)}, so ${SHORT[a.name]} and ${SHORT[b.name]} may pull in opposite directions today.`, square:(a,b)=>`${nm(a.name,1)} squares ${nm(b.name)}, which can bring tension between ${SHORT[a.name]} and ${SHORT[b.name]} today.`, trine:(a,b)=>`${nm(a.name,1)} trines ${nm(b.name)}, so ${SHORT[a.name]} and ${SHORT[b.name]} work well together today.`, sextile:(a,b)=>`${nm(a.name,1)} sextiles ${nm(b.name)}, which brings a chance to make progress with ${SHORT[a.name]} and ${SHORT[b.name]}.`}; function dayBounds(ms,tz){const lp=localParts(ms,tz);const [y,m,d]=lp.date.split('-').map(Number);const nx=new Date(Date.UTC(y,m-1,d+1)); const next=`${nx.getUTCFullYear()}-${String(nx.getUTCMonth()+1).padStart(2,'0')}-${String(nx.getUTCDate()).padStart(2,'0')}`; return [zonedToUtc(lp.date,'00:00',tz),zonedToUtc(next,'00:00',tz),lp.date];} function bisect(f,a,b){let fa=f(a);for(let i=0;i((x+540)%360)-180; function dayEvents(t0,t1){ const L=t=>PEChart.lons(new Date(t)); const H=3600e3, n=Math.round((t1-t0)/H); const samples=[]; for(let i=0;i{const sa=Math.floor(a[k]/30),sb=Math.floor(b[k]/30);if(sa!==sb){const fwd=wrapD(b[k]-a[k])>0;const bound=(fwd?sb:sa)*30; const t=bisect(x=>wrapD(L(x)[k]-bound),ta,tb);ev.push({t,kind:'ingress',body:k,retro:!fwd});}}); [[0,'New Moon'],[90,'First Quarter Moon'],[180,'Full Moon'],[270,'Last Quarter Moon']].forEach(([ang,name])=>{const fa=wrapD(a.phase-ang),fb=wrapD(b.phase-ang); if((fawrapD(L(x).phase-ang),ta,tb);ev.push({t,kind:'lunation',name,sign:signOf(L(t).Moon)});}}); } const dir=(k,t)=>Math.sign(wrapD(L(t+6*H)[k]-L(t-6*H)[k])); ['Mercury','Venus','Mars','Jupiter','Saturn','Uranus','Neptune','Pluto'].forEach(k=>{const d0=dir(k,t0),d1=dir(k,t1); if(d0!==d1&&d0&&d1){const t=bisect(x=>wrapD(L(x+6*H)[k]-L(x-6*H)[k]),t0,t1);ev.push({t,kind:'station',body:k,to:d1{if(e.kind==='ingress')e.sign=signOf(L(e.t+60e3)[e.body]);}); return ev.sort((x,y)=>x.t-y.t); } const fmtTime=(ms,tz)=>new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US',{timeZone:tz,hour:'numeric',minute:'2-digit'}).format(new Date(ms)); const fmtDay=(ms,tz)=>new Intl.DateTimeFormat('en-US',{timeZone:tz,weekday:'long',month:'long',day:'numeric'}).format(new Date(ms)); function daySynopsis(c,P){ const tz=S.place[3];const [t0,t1,key]=dayBounds(S.ms,tz);const k=key+tz; if(SYN_CACHE.key!==k){SYN_CACHE.key=k;SYN_CACHE.events=dayEvents(t0,t1);} const ev=SYN_CACHE.events;const out=[]; const sun=signOf(P.Sun.lon),moonStart=signOf(PEChart.lons(new Date(t0)).Moon); let p1=`On ${fmtDay(t0,tz)}, the Sun is in ${sun}, the season of ${SIGNTHEME[sun]}. The Moon starts the day in ${moonStart}.`; ev.filter(e=>e.kind==='ingress'&&e.body==='Moon').forEach(e=>{p1+=` It moves into ${e.sign} at ${fmtTime(e.t,tz)}, and people tend to feel ${SD[e.sign].mood}.`;}); ev.filter(e=>e.kind==='lunation').forEach(e=>{p1+=` The ${e.name} is exact in ${e.sign} at ${fmtTime(e.t,tz)}.`;}); out.push(p1); const big=ev.filter(e=>(e.kind==='ingress'&&e.body!=='Moon')||e.kind==='station').map(e=>e.kind==='station' ?`${nm(e.body,1)} turns ${e.to} at about ${fmtTime(e.t,tz)}, so ${THEME[e.body].toLowerCase()} ${e.to==='retrograde'?'come up for review':'start moving forward again'}.` :`${nm(e.body,1)} ${e.retro?'backs into':'enters'} ${e.sign} at ${fmtTime(e.t,tz)}, so ${DOM[e.body]} take on a ${SD[e.sign].mood} tone.`); if(big.length)out.push(big.join(' ')); const tight=c.aspects.filter(a=>a.p1.name!=='Moon'&&a.p2.name!=='Moon'&&a.orbASPSENT[a.type](a.p1,a.p2)).join(' ')); const rx=c.planets.filter(p=>p.retro).map(p=>p.name); out.push(rx.length?`${rx.length===1?'One planet is':`${['','','Two','Three','Four','Five','Six','Seven','Eight'][rx.length]} planets are`} retrograde: ${listJoin(rx)}.`:'No planets are retrograde today.'); return out.map(x=>`${x} `).join(''); } const KEYS={ planet:{Sun:['Identity','Vitality'],Moon:['Emotions','Comfort'],Mercury:['Communication','Thinking'],Venus:['Love','Values'],Mars:['Drive','Courage'],Jupiter:['Growth','Luck'],Saturn:['Discipline','Structure'],Uranus:['Change','Freedom'],Neptune:['Intuition','Dreams'],Pluto:['Transformation','Power'],'North Node':['Purpose','Direction']}, sign:{Aries:['Initiative','Courage'],Taurus:['Stability','Pleasure'],Gemini:['Curiosity','Versatility'],Cancer:['Nurturing','Home'],Leo:['Creativity','Confidence'],Virgo:['Service','Precision'],Libra:['Harmony','Partnership'],Scorpio:['Intensity','Transformation'],Sagittarius:['Adventure','Wisdom'],Capricorn:['Ambition','Discipline'],Aquarius:['Innovation','Community'],Pisces:['Compassion','Imagination']}, house:[['Self','Appearance'],['Money','Possessions'],['Communication','Learning'],['Home','Roots'],['Creativity','Romance'],['Routine','Health'],['Partnership','Commitment'],['Intimacy','Rebirth'],['Travel','Belief'],['Career','Reputation'],['Friendship','Hopes'],['Solitude','Dreams']], aspect:{conjunction:['Fusion','Intensity'],opposition:['Tension','Balance'],square:['Friction','Action'],trine:['Ease','Flow'],sextile:['Opportunity','Cooperation']}, angle:{ASC:['First impressions','Outlook'],DSC:['Partners','Attraction'],MC:['Career','Calling'],IC:['Home','Roots']}}; const listJoin=a=>a.lengthn+(n===1?'st':n===2?'nd':n===3?'rd':'th'); const VERB={conjunction:'conjunct',sextile:'sextile',square:'square',trine:'trine',opposition:'opposite'}; const ASPINFO={ conjunction:'In a conjunction, the two planets sit side by side, so their energies combine and feel stronger today.', opposition:'In an opposition, the planets sit across from each other. Today can feel like a tug-of-war between them, so look for balance and compromise.', square:'In a square, the planets are 90° apart. This is a challenging aspect that brings tension and obstacles today, which often push people to take action.', trine:'In a trine, the planets are 120° apart. This is a harmonious aspect, so things tend to go smoothly and feel easy today.', sextile:'In a sextile, the planets are 60° apart. This is a friendly aspect that brings opportunities today, especially if you act on them.'}; function aspectTip(a){const name=a.type[0].toUpperCase()+a.type.slice(1); return `**${a.p1.name} ${VERB\[a.type\]} ${a.p2.name}**${name} · ${a.orb.toFixed(1)}° from exact${a.orb${ASPINFO\[a.type\]}This aspect links ${DOM\[a.p1.name\]} with ${DOM\[a.p2.name\]}.`;} const SIGNINFO={Aries:\['Fire','Cardinal','Mars'\],Taurus:\['Earth','Fixed','Venus'\],Gemini:\['Air','Mutable','Mercury'\],Cancer:\['Water','Cardinal','the Moon'\],Leo:\['Fire','Fixed','the Sun'\],Virgo:\['Earth','Mutable','Mercury'\],Libra:\['Air','Cardinal','Venus'\],Scorpio:\['Water','Fixed','Mars and Pluto'\],Sagittarius:\['Fire','Mutable','Jupiter'\],Capricorn:\['Earth','Cardinal','Saturn'\],Aquarius:\['Air','Fixed','Saturn and Uranus'\],Pisces:\['Water','Mutable','Jupiter and Neptune'\]}; const PLANETINFO={Sun:'The Sun rules identity, energy and vitality.',Moon:'The Moon rules emotions, moods and instincts. 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The line starts at your first letter, travels through each letter on the wheel in order, and stops at the last one. [How the wheel works](#wheel)[Make one by hand](#how)[What to do with your sigil](#use)[FAQ](#faq) Your word or phrase My home is protected I sleep deeply Courage Steady money Letters to use Drop the vowelsA, E, I, O and U come out. Y stays. Drop repeated lettersEach letter is used once, the first time it appears. End the line with A bar A filled dot Letters in your sigil ## The Wheel The open circle marks where the line begins. ## Your Sigil Copy it by hand onto paper, a candle or a bay leaf. Line weightSave as image ## What Is a Sigil? A [sigil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigil) is a symbol made from a wish, a name or an intention, drawn so the words turn into a single shape you can carry, carve or keep. The word comes from the Latin *sigillum*, "seal." In medieval grimoires, sigils were the signatures of spirits and angels. In the early 1900s the artist [Austin Osman Spare](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Osman_Spare) turned them toward personal goals, and that is how most people use them today. There are many ways to make one. You can stack the letters into a monogram, build a shape from a [magic square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_square), or trace your words across a lettered wheel, which is what this sigil maker does. Our guide to the [8 types of magickal sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/) walks through the others. ## How the Witch's Wheel Works The Witch's Wheel is a circle of letters in three rings. Each letter has its own fixed spot, so the same word always makes the same shape. On the wheel used here, A to M sit on the outer ring, N to U on the middle ring, and V to Z in the center, all read clockwise from the top. The idea comes from the rose on the [rosy cross](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Cross) of the [Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermetic_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn), which sets the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet in three rings of petals: 3 at the center, 7 in the middle and 12 on the outside. Golden Dawn magicians traced names across the rose to draw their sigils. The Witch's Wheel does the same thing with the English alphabet, and practitioners have made versions for other alphabets too, including Greek. The old rules are still the ones most people follow. The line starts with a small circle, it ends with a short bar, and a letter that appears twice in a row gets a little loop. ## How to Make a Sigil With the Witch's Wheel You can make a wheel sigil in five steps, with the tool above or with a pen and a printed wheel. 1. **Write your phrase.** Keep it short, positive and in the present tense, like "My home is protected." 2. **Take out the vowels and repeats.** Cross out A, E, I, O and U, then any letter you have already used. "My home is protected" becomes M Y H S P R T C D. 3. **Find your first letter.** Draw a small open circle on it. This marks where the sigil begins. 4. **Connect the letters in order.** Draw a straight line from each letter to the next, in the same order as your phrase. 5. **Close the line.** End on the last letter with a short bar across the line or a filled dot. Dropping vowels and repeats is common, and it gives a cleaner shape, but it is a choice. Some practitioners keep every letter of a name so the sigil carries all of it. Untick the boxes above to try both and use the one that feels right to you. ### Tips for a Good Phrase - **Say what you want, not what you don't.** "I sleep deeply" gives a clearer focus than "I don't lie awake." - **Keep it to a handful of words.** Long phrases use nearly every letter on the wheel, and the shape turns into a tangle. - **Use your own words.** A phrase that sounds like you is easier to hold in mind while you charge it. ## What to Do With Your Sigil Once your sigil is drawn, most practitioners charge it to set it working, and then put it somewhere it can do its job. Our guide on [how to charge a sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-do-you-charge-a-sigil/) covers the main methods, from burning and burying to focused gazing. - **Carve it into a candle** before you dress and light it. See our [candle dressing guide](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/candle-dressing-guide/). - **Draw it on a bay leaf** and burn it, or tuck it into a spell jar. - **Trace it over a doorway** with oil or water for a home sigil. - **Keep it in your** [spell journal](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) with the date and phrase, so you can look back on what you worked for. For more ideas, see [17 ways to use sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/unique-ways-to-use-sigils/). If you are working for protection, our guide to [protection symbols and sigils](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/6-protection-symbols-safe/) has traditional symbols you can pair with your own. ## Sigil Maker FAQ ### Is this sigil maker free? Yes. The sigil maker is free, and it runs in your browser. Your phrase is never sent anywhere or saved. ### Do I have to remove the vowels? No. Removing vowels and repeated letters is a common habit that keeps the shape simple, but you can keep every letter. Untick the boxes in the tool to see your sigil with all of them. ### Why does my sigil look different on another wheel? Witch's wheels do not all place the letters in the same spots, so the same word draws a different shape on each one. This tool uses the common layout with 13 letters on the outer ring, 8 in the middle and 5 in the center. Any wheel works, as long as you use the same one each time. ### What happens when a letter repeats? If you keep repeated letters and the same letter comes twice in a row, the line makes a small loop at that letter. This is the traditional mark for a doubled letter on a sigil wheel. ### Can I use letters with accents? Yes. The tool reads accented letters as their plain form, so É is placed on E and Ñ on N. Numbers and punctuation are skipped. ### Is the Witch's Wheel the same as the Wheel of the Year? No. The Witch's Wheel is a lettered circle for drawing sigils. The [Wheel of the Year](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/what-are-the-pagan-holidays/) is the cycle of eight seasonal sabbats. ### Should I keep my sigil secret? Many practitioners do. Austin Osman Spare taught that a sigil works best once you stop thinking about the words behind it, so some people put the sigil away or burn it after charging. Others keep theirs in plain sight as a daily reminder. Both are common. ### Can I save my sigil? Yes. The Save as image button downloads your sigil as a PNG on a plain background, ready to print, trace or keep on your phone. --- ### [Planetary Hours Today](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) **Published:** October 2, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Find the planetary hour right now for your town, with every day and night hour listed and what each planet is good for. **Content:** # Planetary Hours Today Find the planetary hour right now for your town, and plan spells and tasks around the planet that rules each hour of the day and night. Date Town or city Use my locationEnter coordinates Now Latitude Longitude Time zone The planetary hour right now ## Calculating… [See the full sky on today's astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/) ### ☉︎ Day Hours ### ☽︎ Night Hours ### What Each Planetary Hour Is Good For Each hour carries the energy of its planet, the same way each day of the week does. These are the most common uses in traditional magic. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for the place shown with Astronomy Engine. Town search uses Open-Meteo, and nothing you enter is stored except your last town, which stays in your own browser. Planetary hours are not 60 minutes long: the time from sunrise to sunset is split into 12 equal day hours, and sunset to the next sunrise into 12 night hours, so the hours are longer in summer days and winter nights. The planetary day starts at sunrise, not midnight, so the hours before dawn still belong to the day before. The Sun does not rise or set at this place on this date, so planetary hours can't be calculated here. ## What Are Planetary Hours? Planetary hours are the 24 parts of each day and night, each ruled by one of the seven [classical planets](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_planet): Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury and the Moon. The system comes from [Hellenistic astrology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellenistic_astrology) and may have older Babylonian roots, and it is where the English names of the [days of the week](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Names_of_the_days_of_the_week) come from. Practitioners use [planetary hours](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_hours) to time spells, rituals and everyday tasks to the planet that suits them, such as a money spell in a Jupiter hour or a love spell in a Venus hour. Grimoires such as the [Key of Solomon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_of_Solomon) give detailed instructions for working in the right planetary hour. ## How Planetary Hours Are Calculated Planetary hours are calculated from sunrise and sunset where you are, which is why they change with your town and the time of year. 1. The time from sunrise to sunset is split into 12 equal day hours. 2. The time from sunset to the next sunrise is split into 12 equal night hours. 3. The first hour after sunrise belongs to the planet that rules that day: the ☉︎ Sun on Sunday, the ☽︎ Moon on Monday, ♂︎ Mars on Tuesday, ☿︎ Mercury on Wednesday, ♃︎ Jupiter on Thursday, ♀︎ Venus on Friday and ♄︎ Saturn on Saturday. 4. Each hour after that moves to the next planet in the Chaldean order, from slowest to fastest: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury, the Moon, and then back to Saturn. Because 24 hours leave three planets over after the seven-planet cycle, the first hour of the next day lands on the next day's ruler, which is how the order of the weekdays came about. In summer the day hours are longer than 60 minutes and the night hours are shorter; in winter it is the other way around. ## How to Use Planetary Hours The simplest way to use planetary hours is to match the planet to what you are doing, and for extra strength, to pick the planet's hour on the planet's own day. Our guide to the [magical days of the week](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/magical-days/) covers the day rulers in detail. - **Money and growth:** a ♃︎ Jupiter hour, ideally on a Thursday. See [when to cast money spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/when-to-cast-money-spells/). - **Love, beauty and friendship:** a ♀︎ Venus hour, ideally on a Friday. - **Courage and protection:** a ♂︎ Mars hour, ideally on a Tuesday. - **Communication, study and travel:** a ☿︎ Mercury hour, ideally on a Wednesday. - **Success and confidence:** a ☉︎ Sun hour, ideally on a Sunday. - **Home, dreams and divination:** a ☽︎ Moon hour, ideally on a Monday. - **Banishing, boundaries and endings:** a ♄︎ Saturn hour, ideally on a Saturday. You can also add the Moon's phase and sign from our [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/), and check the whole sky on [today's astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/). To keep a record of what you worked on and when, try the [Daily Practice Page](https://plentifulearth.com/daily-practice-page/), a single sheet for your whole day. ## Planetary Hours FAQ ### What planetary hour is it right now? The calculator at the top of this page shows the planetary hour right now for your town, how many minutes are left in it, and which planet comes next. ### Why aren't planetary hours 60 minutes long? Planetary hours divide daylight and darkness into 12 parts each, so their length follows the season. Day hours are longer than 60 minutes in summer and shorter in winter, and night hours do the opposite. ### When does the planetary day start? The planetary day starts at sunrise, not midnight. The hours between midnight and sunrise still belong to the previous day's ruler. ### What is the Chaldean order? The Chaldean order is the traditional sequence of the seven classical planets from slowest to fastest as seen from Earth: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, the Sun, Venus, Mercury and the Moon. Planetary hours follow this order. ### Which planetary hour is best for money spells? A Jupiter hour is the traditional choice for money, luck and growth, especially on a Thursday, which is Jupiter's day. ### Which planetary hour is best for love spells? A Venus hour is the traditional choice for love, beauty and friendship, especially on a Friday, which is Venus's day. ### Are planetary hours the same everywhere? No. Planetary hours depend on sunrise and sunset where you are, so they start at different times in different towns, even in the same time zone. ### Do I have to start at the exact minute? No. Anything you begin within the hour falls under that hour's planet, so there is no need to wait for the first minute. 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Check your connection and reload the page.';}else render(); })(); } if(window.Astronomy){start();return;} var s=document.createElement("script");s.src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/astronomy-engine@2.1.19/astronomy.browser.min.js";s.onload=start;s.onerror=function(){var e=document.getElementById("phr-nowH");if(e){e.textContent="The calculator could not load its astronomy data. Check your connection and reload the page.";}};document.head.appendChild(s); })(); --- ### [Planets in Retrograde](https://plentifulearth.com/planets-in-retrograde/) **Published:** October 1, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # What Planets Are in Retrograde Right Now? This live retrograde tracker shows which planets are retrograde today, when each one turns, and every retrograde and shadow period for the next 12 months. Date Today ## Calculating the planets… Shadow period Retrograde The date shown ## The Next 12 Months Every retrograde and shadow period from this month forward. Hover over or tap a bar for its dates. Dates and times are Eastern. A planet's shadow period starts when it first reaches the degree where its retrograde will end, and ends when it gets back to the degree where the retrograde began. Positions are calculated with Astronomy Engine using the tropical zodiac, and station times can differ from other sources by a few minutes because the planet is barely moving. ## What Is a Retrograde Planet? A retrograde planet is a planet that appears to move backward through the zodiac, as seen from Earth. The planet never actually reverses. This [apparent retrograde motion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apparent_retrograde_motion) happens when Earth and another planet pass each other in their orbits, the same way a slower car on the highway seems to slide backward as you pass it. In astrology, a retrograde is a time to review, revisit and finish what a planet rules, rather than to start something new. Mercury retrograde is the best known, but every planet except the Sun and Moon goes retrograde on a regular schedule. ## What Is a Retrograde Shadow Period? The shadow period is the stretch before and after a retrograde when the planet crosses the same degrees it will retrace. The pre-retrograde shadow starts when the planet first reaches the degree where the retrograde will end. The post-retrograde shadow ends when the planet gets back to the degree where the retrograde began. Many astrologers say the retrograde's themes start to show up in the first shadow and wrap up in the second, which is why the tracker shows both in gold. ## How Often Does Each Planet Go Retrograde? Mercury goes retrograde most often, three or four times a year, while the outer planets spend about five months of every year retrograde. | Planet | How often | How long it lasts | Commonly linked to | |---|---|---|---| | ☿︎ Mercury | 3 or 4 times a year | About 3 weeks | Communication, technology and travel | | ♀︎ Venus | About every 19 months | About 6 weeks | Love, beauty and money | | ♂︎ Mars | About every 26 months | About 2 to 3 months | Action, drive and anger | | ♃︎ Jupiter | Once a year | About 4 months | Luck, growth and beliefs | | ♄︎ Saturn | Once a year | About 4½ months | Responsibility, discipline and limits | | ♅︎ Uranus | Once a year | About 5 months | Sudden change and innovation | | ♆︎ Neptune | Once a year | About 5 months | Dreams, intuition and illusion | | ♇︎ Pluto | Once a year | About 5 months | Power and transformation | ## What to Do When Planets Are Retrograde The most common advice is to review rather than launch. Retrogrades are good times to finish projects, reconnect with old friends, double-check details and revisit plans. Many people wait until a planet is direct, or out of its shadow, before signing contracts, making big purchases or starting something new in that planet's area of life. - For Mercury, double-check messages, plans and travel. Our [Mercury retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/mercury-retrograde/) has the current dates and a ritual. - For Venus, review relationships, spending and what you value. See the [Venus retrograde guide](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/venus-retrograde/). - To see every planet's sign and degree for any moment, open [today's astrology chart](https://plentifulearth.com/astrology-chart-today/) and press Play to watch the retrogrades happen. ## Planets in Retrograde FAQ ### Is Mercury in retrograde right now? The line at the top of the tracker answers this live for today's date. In 2026, Mercury is retrograde from February 26 to March 20, June 29 to July 23, and October 24 to November 13. ### What planets are in retrograde right now? The tracker lists every planet that is retrograde today, plus any planet in a shadow period, and counts down to the next station. Pick another date to see the retrogrades on that day. ### Can more than one planet be retrograde at the same time? Yes. Because the outer planets are retrograde for about five months a year, four or five planets are often retrograde at once. From October 24 to November 13, 2026, Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are all retrograde together. ### Do the Sun and Moon go retrograde? No. The Sun and Moon never appear to move backward through the zodiac, so they are never retrograde. ### How long does Mercury retrograde last? Mercury retrograde lasts about three weeks. With the shadow periods before and after, the whole cycle runs about two months. ### What is a planet stationing? A planet is stationing when it appears to stand still just before it turns retrograde or direct. Astrologers often say a planet's themes feel strongest around its station, so the tracker marks a planet as stationing in the days around each turn. ### Is a retrograde bad? A retrograde is not bad, but it slows things down in that planet's area of life. Most astrologers treat it as a time to review, repair and reflect. ### How accurate are these dates? The dates are calculated from planet positions with Astronomy Engine, using the tropical zodiac and Eastern Time. Station times can differ from other sources by a few minutes because the planet is barely moving at a station. ${dShort(per.preShadow)}${dShort(per.rx)}${dShort(per.direct)}${dShort(per.postShadow)} `; if(n.state==='retro'){const d=days(ms,per.direct);line=`Retrograde from ${dShort(per.rx)} to ${dShort(per.direct)}. 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Check your connection and reload the page.";};document.head.appendChild(s); })(); --- ### [Arcana: Tarot Matching Game](https://plentifulearth.com/arcana-tarot-matching-game/) **Published:** June 30, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** A game from Plentiful Earth # Arcana Learn the tarot by heart — one card, one turn, one small remembering at a time. Play right here in your browser. No deck required. No experience asked of you. [Begin ↓](#arcana-game) Most of us meet the tarot the hard way — guidebook in one hand, a fan of unfamiliar faces in the other, trying to memorize it all before any of it sticks. Arcana asks nothing of the sort. You play a simple game of memory, and the cards introduce themselves the way friends do: by face first, then by name, then by what they carry. Match a pair, clear the board, and a new card turns face-up in your Grimoire — yours to keep, learned at the gentle pace of play. We begin with the Major Arcana, the twenty-two cards that form the spine of every deck. ## How it goes Three steps, and you're learning. I### Match Flip the cards two at a time and find their pairs. Pure, quiet memory — the kind that sharpens the more you sit with it. II### Unlock Clear the board and that level's card reveals itself — meaning and all — then settles into your Grimoire to keep. III### Remember Come back whenever you like. Your Grimoire holds every card you've earned, waiting right where you left it. ## The cards are patient. So are we. Here's the secret no guidebook prints on its cover: you don't have to get the tarot "right." The cards aren't a test to pass or a code to crack — they're a language you grow fluent in, one conversation at a time. The Fool's leap. The Tower's lightning. The Star's quiet hope. You already understand these things — Arcana just helps you remember that you do. Learn one card or learn all twenty-two. Either way, you belong here. ## Take a card with you Your Grimoire lives in this browser — but the practice doesn't have to stay here. Join The Spiritual Almanac and we'll send one card to your inbox each week: its meaning, its lore, and a small way to work with it. Join the Almanac One letter a week. Unsubscribe anytime. ## Keep wandering [ 🃏### Find your deck Ready to hold the cards for real? Browse tarot and oracle decks chosen for every kind of reader. Shop decks → ](#REPLACE-with-tarot-collection-URL) [ 🕯️### Cast with feeling Spells and rituals built around what you're actually feeling — workings that meet you where you are. Explore spells → ](#REPLACE-with-spells-URL) [ 📖### Read deeper Meanings, lore, and the why beneath the practice, over on the Plentiful Earth blog. To the blog → ](#REPLACE-with-blog-URL) No one is born knowing the cards. They're learned the way all good magic is — one turn at a time. --- ### [Find Your Spiritual Path](https://plentifulearth.com/find-your-spiritual-path/) **Published:** March 15, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Begin here # Find Your Spiritual *Path* Wherever you are on the journey, there's a doorway here for you. Choose the one that calls, and start walking. Where to begin ## There's no wrong way to start If you've landed here, something already called you. Maybe it's a quiet pull you can't quite name, a season of change, or a question that won't leave you alone. However you arrived, you're in the right place, and you don't need to know where you're going yet. Here's the truth a lot of spiritual spaces won't tell you: there is no single right path. Some of us come to spirituality through candle and ritual, others through herbs and the turning seasons, still others through dreams, energy, or the simple work of living each day with intention. All of it counts. All of it belongs here. So think of the doorways below as exactly that, doorways, not boxes. Read the one that makes your chest feel a little lighter, and start there. You can wander back and choose another whenever you like, because a spiritual path was never a straight line. You find your spiritual path by walking it. Where are you on your journey? ## Choose your path [01 ### Spirituality for Beginners New to all of this? Start here. No experience required, ever. Start with the basics → ](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/) [02 ### Energy Healing & Protection For healers, empaths, and anyone who feels drained or unshielded. Protect your energy → ](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/) [03 ### Meanings & Symbolism Decode the spiritual meaning of dreams, numbers, animals, and signs. Decode the signs → ](https://plentifulearth.com/category/spiritual-meanings/) [04 ### Rituals & Sacred Practices Spells, moon rituals, sabbat ceremonies, and rites for every season. Step into ritual → ](https://plentifulearth.com/rituals/) [05 ### Ancestral Wisdom & Earth Traditions Rootwork, green witchcraft, paganism, and reclaiming cultural heritage. Walk the old ways → ](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/) [06 ### Spiritual Living & Daily Practice Weave the sacred into everyday life, from morning intentions to home. Weave it into your days → ](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-living/) [07 ### Spiritual Learning & Guidance Deep dives into the concepts, tools, and traditions of the unseen. Go deeper → ](https://plentifulearth.com/category/spiritual-guidance/) [08 ### Spiritual Career Guidance Spells for wealth and success, and ways to protect your energy at work. Bless your work → ](https://plentifulearth.com/category/spiritual-career-guidance/) The journey continues ## Still finding your way? That's the work. You don't have to choose perfectly, or all at once. Join The Spiritual Almanac for seasonal magic and a little light in your inbox each week. Join the Almanac [or browse every article →](https://plentifulearth.com/all-articles/) --- ### [Contact Us](https://plentifulearth.com/contact-us/) **Published:** March 17, 2014 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Contact Us #### Directory [Check Your Order Status](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/#k-hub/profile) --- ### [Spiritual Crystal & Gemstone Dictionary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-crystal-gemstone-dictionary/) **Published:** December 31, 2024 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Spiritual correspondences # The Magical Crystal *Dictionary* Look up the meaning, properties, and spiritual uses of the crystals on your altar, then open the full guide for any one of them. To see which stones can go in water, salt or sun, try our [crystal care checker](https://plentifulearth.com/crystal-care-checker/). ## Every stone carries a story Long before they were polished and set into jewelry, crystals and stones were carried as amulets, ground into medicine, and buried with kings, each one holding its own intentions, elements, and lore. Find the ones already on your altar below, tap any to read its full spiritual meaning, and let your collection grow one stone at a time. No crystals match that yet. Try another word. [![Three rough amazonite chunks with white albite streaks on a pale oak table beside a closed linen notebook and a fountain pen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/amazonite-meaning-raw-stones-notebook-1400x781.jpg "Raw amazonite stones with notebook and pen Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/) ## Amazonite Calm · Truth · Luck [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amazonite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amazonite-items) [![Translucent honey and cognac tumbled amber pieces and one rough amber nugget on a wooden table](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/amber-tumbled-stones-1400x781.jpg "Amber tumbled stones and rough nugget Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) ## Amber Healing · Luck · Warmth [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amber/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amber) [![A small amethyst cluster with violet quartz points on a white linen nightstand beside a closed book and an unlit beeswax candle](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/amethyst-cluster-linen-nightstand-book-beeswax-candle-1400x781.jpg "Amethyst cluster on a linen nightstand Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) ## Amethyst Peace · Intuition · Sleep [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/amethyst/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/amethyst-crystals) [![Three smooth tumbled black obsidian stones with soft window reflections on weathered oak beside a black feather and folded charcoal linen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/black-obsidian-meaning-tumbled-stones-feather-1400x781.jpg "Tumbled black obsidian stones with a black feather Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) ## Black Obsidian Shield · Truth · Release [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-obsidian/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/black-obsidian-crystals) [![Three tumbled black onyx stones on pale linen beside an unlit black taper candle in a brass holder and a sprig of rosemary](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/black-onyx-meaning-stones-candle-1400x781.jpg "Black onyx stones with black candle and rosemary Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/) ## Black Onyx Protection · Focus · Will [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/black-onyx/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/onyx-crystals-items) [![Three tumbled carnelian stones with a translucent orange glow on a terracotta dish beside an unlit orange candle and a sprig of dried marigold](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/carnelian-tumbled-stones-terracotta-dish-orange-candle-1400x781.jpg "Carnelian tumbled stones on a terracotta dish Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) ## Carnelian Courage · Creativity · Drive [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/carnelian/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/carnelian-crystals) [![Three natural clear quartz points lying on a slate tile with a folded linen cloth and an unlit white candle behind them](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/clear-quartz-meaning-natural-points-1400x781.jpg "Natural clear quartz points on slate Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) ## Clear Quartz Clarity · Power · Focus [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/clear-quartz/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clear-quartz-crystals) [![Hand holding a large translucent green fluorite crystal](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/magical-correspondences-of-fluorite-crystals-1400x700.jpg "Green fluorite crystal in hand Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/) ## Fluorite Focus · Clarity · Balance [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/fluorite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/fluorite-items) [![Dark red tumbled garnet stones and one rough twelve-sided garnet crystal on a wooden table](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/garnet-tumbled-stones-1400x781.jpg "Garnet tumbled stones and rough crystal Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) ## Garnet Passion · Vitality · Love [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garnet/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/garnet) [![Three mirror-gray tumbled hematite stones on weathered oak beside a folded dark linen square and an iron horseshoe](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hematite-meaning-tumbled-stones-horseshoe-1400x781.jpg "Tumbled hematite stones with an iron horseshoe Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) ## Hematite Grounding · Shield · Focus [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/hematite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/hematite-crystals) [![Three tumbled labradorite stones with a blue flash on a slate tile beside a fanned tarot deck and a brass pendulum](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/labradorite-meaning-stones-tarot-pendulum-1400x781.jpg "Labradorite stones with tarot deck and pendulum Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) ## Labradorite Intuition · Change · Magic [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/labradorite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/labradorite-items) [![Three tumbled lapis lazuli stones with gold pyrite flecks and white calcite veins on indigo linen beside a brass dish of lapis chips and a white candle](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lapis-lazuli-tumbled-stones-indigo-linen-brass-dish-1400x781.jpg "Lapis lazuli tumbled stones on indigo linen Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) ## Lapis Lazuli Truth · Wisdom · Royalty [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lapis-lazuli/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/lapis-lazuli) [![Tumbled white moonstones with a soft blue sheen scattered on sand](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/moonstones-on-the-sand-1400x701.jpg "Moonstones on sand Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) ## Moonstone Intuition · Moon · Dreams [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moonstone/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moonstone) [![Five tumbled moss agate stones with green dendritic inclusions beside a moss agate bead bracelet, a sprig of moss, and folded linen on weathered wood](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/moss-agate-tumbled-stones-bracelet-moss-flat-lay-1400x781.jpg "Moss agate tumbled stones and bracelet flat lay Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/) ## Moss Agate Growth · Abundance · Grounding [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/moss-agate/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/moss-agate) [![White pearl resting in an open oyster shell on wet sand](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/magical-properties-of-pearls-1400x700.jpg "Pearl in an oyster shell on the beach Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/) ## Pearl Purity · Patience · Love [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pearl/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pearl) [![A pyrite cluster against a black backdrop](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pyrite-1400x700.jpg "pyrite Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) ## Pyrite Money · Luck · Protection [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/pyrite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/pyrite-crystals) [![Three tumbled rose quartz stones in pale and deeper pink on weathered oak beside a dried rose and folded cream linen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/rose-quartz-meaning-tumbled-stones-dried-rose-1400x781.jpg "Tumbled rose quartz stones with a dried rose Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) ## Rose Quartz Love · Peace · Self-Worth [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/rose-quartz/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/rose-quartz) [![White selenite tower standing among smooth gray pebbles](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Magickal-properties-of-selenite-crystals-1400x700.jpg "Selenite tower among pebbles Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) ## Selenite Cleansing · Peace · Angels [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/selenite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/selenite-crystals) [![Rounded tumbled sodalite stones, royal blue veined with white, on a walnut desk beside a closed blue notebook and reading glasses](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/sodalite-meaning-tumbled-stones-desk-1400x781.jpg "Tumbled sodalite stones on a desk Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/) ## Sodalite Logic · Truth · Calm [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/sodalite/) [Shop This Crystal →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/sodalite-crystals) [![Three tumbled tiger’s eye stones with golden brown chatoyant bands on a walnut desk beside a brass compass and a leather notebook](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tigers-eye-tumbled-stones-walnut-desk-brass-compass-1400x781.jpg "Tigers eye tumbled stones on a walnut desk Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/tigers-eye/) ## 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A fillable PDF you can tap on a tablet or print. **Content:** The Daily Practice Page is a single sheet for the whole of a witch's day: tonight's moon and the sign it's in, a card pull, an energy check in the morning and again at night, the practice you kept, what you noticed, what you're grateful for, and a box for everything else. It's a fillable PDF, so you can tap through it on a tablet or print it and write by hand. ![The Daily Practice Page, two copies fanned on a linen background](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/daily-practice-page-fillable-hero.jpg?v=1790195047)## What Is the Daily Practice Page? It's a one-page daily journal made for people who practice, not just people who plan. Most planners give you a to-do list and a habit tracker. This page asks what the moon is doing, what card came up, and what the day felt like in your body, and it gives you room to write down the strange small things that a practice teaches you to notice. The page is undated, so it works on any day and every day. It's US Letter size, and the same file does two jobs. Open it in a PDF reader and every line is a text box, every square is a checkbox, and the moon and energy circles select with a tap. Print it and the fields vanish, leaving a clean sheet of writing lines. Whether this is your first week keeping a practice or your twentieth year, the page meets you where you are. Nothing on it has to be filled in. ## What Is on the Page ![Close-up of the moon phase, moon sign, and card pull sections of the Daily Practice Page](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/daily-practice-page-fillable-detail.jpg?v=1790195047)Eight sections, top to bottom, in the order a day tends to happen. ### Moon Phase and Moon's Sign Eight moon icons run across the top, new to waning crescent. Tap or circle tonight's, then note the sign the moon is passing through. The moon changes sign roughly every two and a half days, so this line becomes the most useful bit of the page for anyone timing their work. To time it to the hour as well, our [planetary hours calculator](https://plentifulearth.com/planetary-hours/) shows which planet rules the hour right now in your town. If you're new to the phases, our guide to [using the moon phases for spells](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-phases-for-spells/) covers what each one is good for, and the [moon calendar](https://plentifulearth.com/moon-calendar/) walks through all eight. ### Today's Intention One line, and the hint on the page asks the question directly: what are you changing in your life, right now? Small answers are fine. "Leaving work at work" is an intention. ### Card Pull and Card Meaning Name the card, check "reversed" if it landed upside down, and try to decipher it yourself before you look it up. That last part is the point. Your first read, before the book, is where your intuition shows itself. If you want a place to start, [three tarot activities for beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/beginner-tarot-card-spreads/) has a one-card daily pull in it. On days a card deserves more than the two lines here, the [Tarot Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/tarot-journal/) gives a full reading its own sheet: the spread, what each position stands for, your read, the book’s, and a revisit. And when a practice day includes a working, the [Spell Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/spell-journal/) records it: timing, astro weather, what you used, what you did, what you said, and a follow-up. ### Energy Check Five circles for the morning and five for the evening. One is lowest, five is highest. Shade one in the morning and one at night, and after a week you can see the shape of your days without reading a word. ### Practice Checkboxes for meditation, grounding, ritual, journaling, healing, and rest, plus two blanks for whatever your practice actually includes. Rest is on the list on purpose. If you need a way in, [meditation tips for beginners](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/meditation-tips-beginners/) and [grounding essentials](https://plentifulearth.com/energy-healing/grounding-essentials/) are both short reads. ### Signs and Synchronicities Three lines for repeating numbers, an animal that crossed your path, a song, a name heard twice in one day. This is the section that keeps people coming back, because nowhere else asks. Our guide to [angel numbers and repeating numbers](https://plentifulearth.com/ancestral-wisdom/repeating-numbers-meaning/) is linked right from the page. ### Gratitude Three lines. Small ones are welcome. If you'd like the longer version of this habit, we wrote [a beginner's guide to gratitude journaling](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/how-to-gratitude-journal/). ### Notes The largest box on the page, for dreams, sketches, sigils, and anything that doesn't fit above. On a tablet it's a text field; on paper it's blank space, which is the better surface for a [sigil](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/types-of-sigils/). ## How to Use It in a Day What I do: morning, coffee in hand, date, moon, sign, intention, then a card and the first energy check. That takes about four minutes. Evening, the second energy check, check off what I practiced, write down anything odd that happened, three thanks, and whatever is left over goes in the notes. Some nights that's a dream. Some nights it's nothing, and that's a fine day too. You don't have to do both halves. A lot of people use only the morning block for months and drift into the evening one later. ## Tap It or Print It ![The Daily Practice Page filled in on a tablet](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0707/7183/5131/files/daily-practice-page-tablet-fillable.jpg?v=1790194855)The fillable version works in Acrobat, Preview, Apple Books, PDF Expert, Xodo, and most browsers. Tap a field to type, tap a box to check it, tap a circle to fill it, and pick the moon's sign from a dropdown of all twelve. GoodNotes and Notability treat a PDF like paper rather than a form, so in those apps you write on the page with your stylus instead of tapping. It looks and works exactly like the printed version. To print, use plain US Letter paper. The page fits loose in a binder, clipped to a board, or trimmed for a journal. The underlined words on the page are links. Moon, moon's sign, card pull, meditation, grounding, ritual, and sigils each open the matching entry in our [Wiccan glossary](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/wiccan-glossary/), so if a term is new, the answer is a tap away. ## Get the Page The Daily Practice Page is a digital download from our shop. The link arrives by email as soon as your order is complete, and you can print as many copies as you like for your own use. [Get the Daily Practice Page](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/daily-practice-page-fillable-pdf?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=daily-practice-page) ## Daily Practice Page FAQ ### Is the Daily Practice Page dated? No. It's undated, so you can use it any day and reuse it as often as you like. ### Does it work on an iPad? Yes. In Apple Books, Preview, PDF Expert, or a browser, the fields are tappable. In GoodNotes or Notability you write on it with your Apple Pencil instead. ### Can I print it? Yes. It prints on plain US Letter paper, and the form fields don't show on paper. ### Do I need to know tarot to use it? No. The card section works with any deck, including oracle cards, and you can skip it entirely. Nothing on the page is required. ### What size is it? US Letter, 8.5 by 11 inches. It scales cleanly if your printer shrinks it to A4. ### Is there a printed version I can buy? Not at the moment. The page is a digital download only. For a longer view than one day, our [Moon Journal Page](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-beginners/moon-journal/) follows a whole cycle, new moon to new moon. --- ### [Terms and Conditions](https://plentifulearth.com/terms-conditions/) **Published:** January 11, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** **## TERMS AND CONDITIONS** **Last updated** **January 18, 2026** **## AGREEMENT TO OUR LEGAL TERMS** We are Plentiful Earth LLC, doing business as Plentiful Earth ("**Company**," "**we**," "**us**," "**our**"), a company registered inTexas, United States at 9212 Pioneer Forest Dr., Austin, TX 78744. We operate the website <https://plentifulearth.com> (the "**Site**"), as well as any other related products and services that refer or link to these legal terms (the "**Legal Terms**") (collectively, the "**Services**"). You can contact us by phone at (+1)6014668982, email at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>, or by mail to 9212 Pioneer Forest Dr., Austin, TX 78744, United States. 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TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN CONNECTION WITH THE SERVICES AND YOUR USE THEREOF, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. WE MAKE NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THE SERVICES' CONTENT OR THE CONTENT OF ANY WEBSITES OR MOBILE APPLICATIONS LINKED TO THE SERVICES AND WE WILL ASSUME NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY (1) ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT AND MATERIALS, (2) PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, RESULTING FROM YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES, (3) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SECURE SERVERS AND/OR ANY AND ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND/OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION STORED THEREIN, (4) ANY INTERRUPTION OR CESSATION OF TRANSMISSION TO OR FROM THE SERVICES, (5) ANY BUGS, VIRUSES, TROJAN HORSES, OR THE LIKE WHICH MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO OR THROUGH THE SERVICES BY ANY THIRD PARTY, AND/OR (6) ANY ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN ANY CONTENT AND MATERIALS OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF ANY CONTENT POSTED, TRANSMITTED, OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE VIA THE SERVICES. WE DO NOT WARRANT, ENDORSE, GUARANTEE, OR ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE ADVERTISED OR OFFERED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH THE SERVICES, ANY HYPERLINKED WEBSITE, OR ANY WEBSITE OR MOBILE APPLICATION FEATURED IN ANY BANNER OR OTHER ADVERTISING, AND WE WILL NOT BE A PARTY TO OR IN ANY WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY TRANSACTION BETWEEN YOU AND ANY THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. AS WITH THE PURCHASE OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THROUGH ANY MEDIUM OR IN ANY ENVIRONMENT, YOU SHOULD USE YOUR BEST JUDGMENT AND EXERCISE CAUTION WHERE APPROPRIATE. **## 16. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY** IN NO EVENT WILL WE OR OUR DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SERVICES, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED HEREIN, OUR LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE AMOUNT PAID, IF ANY, BY YOU TO US DURING THE six (6) MONTH PERIOD PRIOR TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OR . CERTAIN US STATE LAWS AND INTERNATIONAL LAWS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. **## 17. INDEMNIFICATION** You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us harmless, including our subsidiaries, affiliates, and all of our respective officers, agents, partners, and employees, from and against any loss, damage, liability, claim, or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses, made by any third party due to or arising out of: (1) use of the Services; (2) breach of these Legal Terms; (3) any breach of your representations and warranties set forth in these Legal Terms; (4) your violation of the rights of a third party, including but not limited to intellectual property rights; or (5) any overt harmful act toward any other user of the Services with whom you connected via the Services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, we reserve the right, at your expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter for which you are required to indemnify us, and you agree to cooperate, at your expense, with our defense of such claims. We will use reasonable efforts to notify you of any such claim, action, or proceeding which is subject to this indemnification upon becoming aware of it. **## 18. USER DATA** We will maintain certain data that you transmit to the Services for the purpose of managing the performance of the Services, as well as data relating to your use of the Services. Although we perform regular routine backups of data, you are solely responsible for all data that you transmit or that relates to any activity you have undertaken using the Services. You agree that we shall have no liability to you for any loss or corruption of any such data, and you hereby waive any right of action against us arising from any such loss or corruption of such data. **## 19. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, TRANSACTIONS, AND SIGNATURES** Visiting the Services, sending us emails, and completing online forms constitute electronic communications. You consent to receive electronic communications, and you agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications we provide to you electronically, via email and on the Services, satisfy any legal requirement that such communication be in writing. YOU HEREBY AGREE TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES, CONTRACTS, ORDERS, AND OTHER RECORDS, AND TO ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF NOTICES, POLICIES, AND RECORDS OF TRANSACTIONS INITIATED OR COMPLETED BY US OR VIA THE SERVICES. You hereby waive any rights or requirements under any statutes, regulations, rules, ordinances, or other laws in any jurisdiction which require an original signature or delivery or retention of non-electronic records, or to payments or the granting of credits by any means other than electronic means. **## 20. SMS TEXT MESSAGING** **### Program Description** By opting into any Klaviyo text messaging program, you expressly consent to receive text messages (SMS) to your mobile number. Klaviyo text messages may include: marketing communications. **### Opting Out** If at any time you wish to stop receiving SMS messages from us, simply reply to the text with "STOP." You may receive an SMS message confirming your opt out. After this, you will no longer receive SMS messages from us. If you want to join again, please sign up as you did the first time and we will start sending SMS messages to you again. **### Message and Data Rates** Please be aware that message and data rates may apply to any SMS messages sent or received. The rates are determined by your carrier and the specifics of your mobile plan. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. If you have any questions about your text plan or data plan, contact your wireless provider. **### Support** If you have any questions or need assistance regarding our SMS communications, please reply with the keyword HELP. You can also email us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com> or call at (+1)6014668982. **## 21. CALIFORNIA USERS AND RESIDENTS** If any complaint with us is not satisfactorily resolved, you can contact the Complaint Assistance Unit of the Division of Consumer Services of the California Department of Consumer Affairs in writing at 1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N 112, Sacramento, California 95834 or by telephone at (800) 952-5210 or (916) 445-1254. **## 22. MISCELLANEOUS** These Legal Terms and any policies or operating rules posted by us on the Services or in respect to the Services constitute the entire agreement and understanding between you and us. Our failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Legal Terms shall not operate as a waiver of such right or provision. These Legal Terms operate to the fullest extent permissible by law. We may assign any or all of our rights and obligations to others at any time. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, delay, or failure to act caused by any cause beyond our reasonable control. If any provision or part of a provision of these Legal Terms is determined to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable, that provision or part of the provision is deemed severable from these Legal Terms and does not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions. There is no joint venture, partnership, employment or agency relationship created between you and us as a result of these Legal Terms or use of the Services. You agree that these Legal Terms will not be construed against us by virtue of having drafted them. You hereby waive any and all defenses you may have based on the electronic form of these Legal Terms and the lack of signing by the parties hereto to execute these Legal Terms. **## 23. CONTACT US** In order to resolve a complaint regarding the Services or to receive further information regarding use of the Services, please contact us at: **Plentiful Earth LLC** **9212 Pioneer Forest Dr.** **Austin, TX 78744 **United States** ****Phone: (+1)6014668982**** ****<auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>**** --- ### [Privacy Policy](https://plentifulearth.com/privacy-policy/) **Published:** January 12, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** **## PRIVACY POLICY** **Last updated January 18, 2026** This Privacy Notice for Plentiful Earth LLC (doing business as Plentiful Earth) ("**we**," "**us**," or "**our**"), describes how and why we might access, collect, store, use, and/or share ("**process**") your personal information when you use our services ("**Services**"), including when you: - Visit our website at <https://plentifulearth.com> or any website of ours that links to this Privacy Notice - Use Spiritual Guidance from Experience. A blog designed to help individuals relate to spiritual experiences in order to continue to grow at a personally spiritual level. - Engage with us in other related ways, including any marketing or events **Questions or concerns?** Reading this Privacy Notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. We are responsible for making decisions about how your personal information is processed. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>. **## SUMMARY OF KEY POINTS** ***This summary provides key points from our Privacy Notice, but you can find out more details about any of these topics by clicking the link following each key point or by using our*** [***table of contents***](#toc) ***below to find the section you are looking for.*** **What personal information do we process?** When you visit, use, or navigate our Services, we may process personal information depending on how you interact with us and the Services, the choices you make, and the products and features you use. Learn more about [personal information you disclose to us](#personalinfo). **Do we process any sensitive personal information?** Some of the information may be considered "special" or "sensitive" in certain jurisdictions, for example your racial or ethnic origins, sexual orientation, and religious beliefs. We do not process sensitive personal information. **Do we collect any information from third parties?** We do not collect any information from third parties. **How do we process your information?** We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We may also process your information for other purposes with your consent. We process your information only when we have a valid legal reason to do so. Learn more about [how we process your information](#infouse). **In what situations and with which types of parties do we share personal information?** We may share information in specific situations and with specific categories of third parties. Learn more about [when and with whom we share your personal information](#whoshare). **How do we keep your information safe?** We have adequate organizational and technical processes and procedures in place to protect your personal information. However, no electronic transmission over the internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Learn more about [how we keep your information safe](#infosafe). **What are your rights?** Depending on where you are located geographically, the applicable privacy law may mean you have certain rights regarding your personal information. Learn more about [your privacy rights](#privacyrights). **How do you exercise your rights?** The easiest way to exercise your rights is by submitting a [data subject access request](https://app.termly.io/dsar/71c0b134-c6e1-4b4f-aeaa-d5d33d833606), or by contacting us. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Want to learn more about what we do with any information we collect? [Review the Privacy Notice in full](#toc). **## TABLE OF CONTENTS** [1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?](#infocollect) [2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?](#infouse) [3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?](#legalbases) [4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?](#whoshare) [5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?](#3pwebsites) [6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?](#cookies) [7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?](#inforetain) [8. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?](#infosafe) [9. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?](#infominors) [10. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?](#privacyrights) [11. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES](#DNT) [12. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?](#uslaws) [13. DO OTHER REGIONS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?](#otherlaws) [14. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?](#policyupdates) [15. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?](#contact) [16. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?](#request) **## 1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?** **### Personal information you disclose to us** ***In Short:*** *We collect personal information that you provide to us.* We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us. **Sensitive Information.** We do not process sensitive information. All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information. **### Information automatically collected** ***In Short:*** *Some information — such as your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — is collected automatically when you visit our Services.* We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about how and when you use our Services, and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our Services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. Like many businesses, we also collect information through cookies and similar technologies. The information we collect includes: - *Log and Usage Data.* Log and usage data is service-related, diagnostic, usage, and performance information our servers automatically collect when you access or use our Services and which we record in log files. Depending on how you interact with us, this log data may include your IP address, device information, browser type, and settings and information about your activity in the Services (such as the date/time stamps associated with your usage, pages and files viewed, searches, and other actions you take such as which features you use), device event information (such as system activity, error reports (sometimes called "crash dumps"), and hardware settings). - *Device Data.* We collect device data such as information about your computer, phone, tablet, or other device you use to access the Services. Depending on the device used, this device data may include information such as your IP address (or proxy server), device and application identification numbers, location, browser type, hardware model, Internet service provider and/or mobile carrier, operating system, and system configuration information. - *Location Data.* We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. How much information we collect depends on the type and settings of the device you use to access the Services. For example, we may use GPS and other technologies to collect geolocation data that tells us your current location (based on your IP address). You can opt out of allowing us to collect this information either by refusing access to the information or by disabling your Location setting on your device. However, if you choose to opt out, you may not be able to use certain aspects of the Services. **### Google API** Our use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to [Google API Services User Data Policy](https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy), including the [Limited Use requirements](https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy#limited-use). **## 2. HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?** ***In Short:*** *We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We process the personal information for the following purposes listed below. We may also process your information for other purposes only with your prior explicit consent.* **We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, depending on how you interact with our Services, including:** - **To save or protect an individual's vital interest.** We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual’s vital interest, such as to prevent harm. **## 3. WHAT LEGAL BASES DO WE RELY ON TO PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?** ***In Short:** We only process your personal information when we believe it is necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) to do so under applicable law, like with your consent, to comply with laws, to provide you with services to enter into or fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to fulfill our legitimate business interests.* ***If you are located in the EU or UK, this section applies to you.*** The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR require us to explain the valid legal bases we rely on in order to process your personal information. As such, we may rely on the following legal bases to process your personal information: - **Consent.** We may process your information if you have given us permission (i.e., consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time. Learn more about [withdrawing your consent](#withdrawconsent). - **Legal Obligations.** We may process your information where we believe it is necessary for compliance with our legal obligations, such as to cooperate with a law enforcement body or regulatory agency, exercise or defend our legal rights, or disclose your information as evidence in litigation in which we are involved. - **Vital Interests.** We may process your information where we believe it is necessary to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of a third party, such as situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person. ***If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you.*** We may process your information if you have given us specific permission (i.e., express consent) to use your personal information for a specific purpose, or in situations where your permission can be inferred (i.e., implied consent). You can [withdraw your consent](#withdrawconsent) at any time. In some exceptional cases, we may be legally permitted under applicable law to process your information without your consent, including, for example: - If collection is clearly in the interests of an individual and consent cannot be obtained in a timely way - For investigations and fraud detection and prevention - For business transactions provided certain conditions are met - If it is contained in a witness statement and the collection is necessary to assess, process, or settle an insurance claim - For identifying injured, ill, or deceased persons and communicating with next of kin - If we have reasonable grounds to believe an individual has been, is, or may be victim of financial abuse - If it is reasonable to expect collection and use with consent would compromise the availability or the accuracy of the information and the collection is reasonable for purposes related to investigating a breach of an agreement or a contravention of the laws of Canada or a province - If disclosure is required to comply with a subpoena, warrant, court order, or rules of the court relating to the production of records - If it was produced by an individual in the course of their employment, business, or profession and the collection is consistent with the purposes for which the information was produced - If the collection is solely for journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes - If the information is publicly available and is specified by the regulations - We may disclose de-identified information for approved research or statistics projects, subject to ethics oversight and confidentiality commitments **## 4. WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?** ***In Short:*** *We may share information in specific situations described in this section and/or with the following categories of third parties.* **Vendors, Consultants, and Other Third-Party Service Providers.** We may share your data with third-party vendors, service providers, contractors, or agents ("**third parties**") who perform services for us or on our behalf and require access to such information to do that work. We have contracts in place with our third parties, which are designed to help safeguard your personal information. This means that they cannot do anything with your personal information unless we have instructed them to do it. They will also not share your personal information with any organization apart from us. They also commit to protect the data they hold on our behalf and to retain it for the period we instruct. The categories of third parties we may share personal information with are as follows: - Ad Networks - AI Platforms - Data Analytics Services - Order Fulfillment Service Providers - Performance Monitoring Tools - Retargeting Platforms - Sales & Marketing Tools - Social Networks - Testing Tools - User Account Registration & Authentication Services - Website Hosting Service Providers We also may need to share your personal information in the following situations: - **Business Transfers.** We may share or transfer your information in connection with, or during negotiations of, any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business to another company. **## 5. WHAT IS OUR STANCE ON THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES?** ***In Short:*** *We are not responsible for the safety of any information that you share with third parties that we may link to or who advertise on our Services, but are not affiliated with, our Services.* The Services may link to third-party websites, online services, or mobile applications and/or contain advertisements from third parties that are not affiliated with us and which may link to other websites, services, or applications. Accordingly, we do not make any guarantee regarding any such third parties, and we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of such third-party websites, services, or applications. The inclusion of a link towards a third-party website, service, or application does not imply an endorsement by us. We cannot guarantee the safety and privacy of data you provide to any third-party websites. Any data collected by third parties is not covered by this Privacy Notice. We are not responsible for the content or privacy and security practices and policies of any third parties, including other websites, services, or applications that may be linked to or from the Services. You should review the policies of such third parties and contact them directly to respond to your questions. **## 6. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?** ***In Short:*** *We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.* We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to gather information when you interact with our Services. Some online tracking technologies help us maintain the security of our Services, prevent crashes, fix bugs, save your preferences, and assist with basic site functions. We also permit third parties and service providers to use online tracking technologies on our Services for analytics and advertising, including to help manage and display advertisements, to tailor advertisements to your interests, or to send abandoned shopping cart reminders (depending on your communication preferences). The third parties and service providers use their technology to provide advertising about products and services tailored to your interests which may appear either on our Services or on other websites. To the extent these online tracking technologies are deemed to be a "sale"/"sharing" (which includes targeted advertising, as defined under the applicable laws) under applicable US state laws, you can opt out of these online tracking technologies by submitting a request as described below under section "[DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?](#uslaws)" Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.**### Google Analytics** We may share your information with Google Analytics to track and analyze the use of the Services. The Google Analytics Advertising Features that we may use include: Google Analytics Demographics and Interests Reporting, Google Display Network Impressions Reporting and Remarketing with Google Analytics. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across the Services, visit <https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout>. You can opt out of Google Analytics Advertising Features through [Ads Settings](https://adssettings.google.com/) and Ad Settings for mobile apps. Other opt out means include <http://optout.networkadvertising.org/> and <http://www.networkadvertising.org/mobile-choice>. For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the [Google Privacy & Terms page](https://policies.google.com/privacy). **## 7. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?** ***In Short:*** *We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Notice unless otherwise required by law.* We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (such as tax, accounting, or other legal requirements). When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or, if this is not possible (for example, because your personal information has been stored in backup archives), then we will securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible. **## 8. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?** ***In Short:*** *We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.* We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that hackers, cybercriminals, or other unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security and improperly collect, access, steal, or modify your information. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment. **## 9. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?** ***In Short:*** *We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 18 years of age or the equivalent age as specified by law in your jurisdiction.* We do not knowingly collect, solicit data from, or market to children under 18 years of age or the equivalent age as specified by law in your jurisdiction, nor do we knowingly sell such personal information. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or the equivalent age as specified by law in your jurisdiction or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age or the equivalent age as specified by law in your jurisdiction has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18 or the equivalent age as specified by law in your jurisdiction, please contact us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>. **## 10. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?** ***In Short:*** *Depending on your state of residence in the US or in some regions, such as the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), Switzerland, and Canada, you have rights that allow you greater access to and control over your personal information. You may review, change, or terminate your account at any time, depending on your country, province, or state of residence.* In some regions (like the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Canada), you have certain rights under applicable data protection laws. These may include the right (i) to request access and obtain a copy of your personal information, (ii) to request rectification or erasure; (iii) to restrict the processing of your personal information; (iv) if applicable, to data portability; and (v) not to be subject to automated decision-making. If a decision that produces legal or similarly significant effects is made solely by automated means, we will inform you, explain the main factors, and offer a simple way to request human review. In certain circumstances, you may also have the right to object to the processing of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section "[HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?](#contact)" below. We will consider and act upon any request in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are located in the EEA or UK and you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to your [Member State data protection authority](https://ec.europa.eu/justice/data-protection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm) or [UK data protection authority](https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/data-protection-complaints/data-protection-complaints/). If you are located in Switzerland, you may contact the [Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner](https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/en/home.html). **Withdrawing your consent:** If we are relying on your consent to process your personal information, which may be express and/or implied consent depending on the applicable law, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section "[HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?](#contact)" below. However, please note that this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal nor, when applicable law allows, will it affect the processing of your personal information conducted in reliance on lawful processing grounds other than consent. **Opting out of marketing and promotional communications: You can unsubscribe from our marketing and promotional communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send, replying "STOP" or "UNSUBSCRIBE" to the SMS messages that we send, or by contacting us using the details provided in the section "[HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?](#contact)" below. You will then be removed from the marketing lists. However, we may still communicate with you — for example, to send you service-related messages that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes. No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with third parties. **Cookies and similar technologies:** Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of our Services. You may also [opt out of interest-based advertising by advertisers](http://www.aboutads.info/choices/) on our Services. If you have questions or comments about your privacy rights, you may email us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>. **## 11. CONTROLS FOR DO-NOT-TRACK FEATURES** Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this Privacy Notice. California law requires us to let you know how we respond to web browser DNT signals. Because there currently is not an industry or legal standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals, we do not respond to them at this time. **## 12. DO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?** ***In Short:*** *If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia, you may have the right to request access to and receive details about the personal information we maintain about you and how we have processed it, correct inaccuracies, get a copy of, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information. These rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law. More information is provided below.***### Categories of Personal Information We Collect** The table below shows the categories of personal information we have collected in the past twelve (12) months. The table includes illustrative examples of each category and does not reflect the personal information we collect from you. For a comprehensive inventory of all personal information we process, please refer to the section "[WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?](#infocollect)" | **Category** | **Examples** | **Collected** | |---|---|---| | A. Identifiers | Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name | YES | | B. Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records statute | Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information | | |---|---|---| | C. Protected classification characteristics under state or federal law | Gender, age, date of birth, race and ethnicity, national origin, marital status, and other demographic data | NO | |---|---|---| | D. Commercial information | Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, and payment information | YES | | E. Biometric information | Fingerprints and voiceprints | NO | | F. Internet or other similar network activity | Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, and interactions with our and other websites, applications, systems, and advertisements | NO | | G. Geolocation data | Device location | YES | | H. Audio, electronic, sensory, or similar information | Images and audio, video or call recordings created in connection with our business activities | NO | | I. Professional or employment-related information | Business contact details in order to provide you our Services at a business level or job title, work history, and professional qualifications if you apply for a job with us | NO | | J. Education Information | Student records and directory information | NO | | K. Inferences drawn from collected personal information | Inferences drawn from any of the collected personal information listed above to create a profile or summary about, for example, an individual’s preferences and characteristics | NO | | L. Sensitive personal Information | | NO | We may also collect other personal information outside of these categories through instances where you interact with us in person, online, or by phone or mail in the context of: - Receiving help through our customer support channels; - Participation in customer surveys or contests; and - Facilitation in the delivery of our Services and to respond to your inquiries. We will use and retain the collected personal information as needed to provide the Services or for: - Category A - As long as the user has an account with us - Category B - As long as the user has an account with us - Category D - As long as the user has an account with us - Category G - As long as the user has an account with us **### Sources of Personal Information** Learn more about the sources of personal information we collect in "[WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?](#infocollect)"**### How We Use and Share Personal Information** Learn more about how we use your personal information in the section, "[HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?](#infouse)" We collect and share your personal information through: - Targeting cookies/Marketing cookies - Social media cookies - Beacons/Pixels/Tags **Will your information be shared with anyone else?** We may disclose your personal information with our service providers pursuant to a written contract between us and each service provider. Learn more about how we disclose personal information to in the section, "[WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?](#whoshare)" We may use your personal information for our own business purposes, such as for undertaking internal research for technological development and demonstration. This is not considered to be "selling" of your personal information. We have not sold or shared any personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months. We have disclosed the following categories of personal information to third parties for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding twelve (12) months:\- Category B. Personal information as defined in the California Customer Records law The categories of third parties to whom we disclosed personal information for a business or commercial purpose can be found under "[WHEN AND WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?](#whoshare)" **### Your Rights** You have rights under certain US state data protection laws. However, these rights are not absolute, and in certain cases, we may decline your request as permitted by law. These rights include: \- **Right to know** whether or not we are processing your personal data \- **Right to access** your personal data \- **Right to correct** inaccuracies in your personal data \- **Right to request** the deletion of your personal data \- **Right to obtain a copy** of the personal data you previously shared with us \- **Right to non-discrimination** for exercising your rights \- **Right to opt out** of the processing of your personal data if it is used for targeted advertising (or sharing as defined under California’s privacy law), the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects ("profiling") Depending upon the state where you live, you may also have the following rights: \- Right to access the categories of personal data being processed (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Minnesota) \- Right to obtain a list of the categories of third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in California, Delaware, and Maryland) \- Right to obtain a list of specific third parties to which we have disclosed personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Minnesota and Oregon) \- Right to obtain a list of third parties to which we have sold personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Connecticut) \- Right to review, understand, question, and depending on where you live, correct how personal data has been profiled (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Connecticut and Minnesota) \- Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal data (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in California) \- Right to opt out of the collection of sensitive data and personal data collected through the operation of a voice or facial recognition feature (as permitted by applicable law, including the privacy law in Florida) **### How to Exercise Your Rights** To exercise these rights, you can contact us by submitting a [data subject access request](https://app.termly.io/dsar/71c0b134-c6e1-4b4f-aeaa-d5d33d833606), by emailing us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>, or by referring to the contact details at the bottom of this document. Under certain US state data protection laws, you can designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that they have been validly authorized to act on your behalf in accordance with applicable laws. **### Request Verification** Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes. If you submit the request through an authorized agent, we may need to collect additional information to verify your identity before processing your request and the agent will need to provide a written and signed permission from you to submit such request on your behalf.**### Appeals** Under certain US state data protection laws, if we decline to take action regarding your request, you may appeal our decision by emailing us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com>. We will inform you in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for the decisions. If your appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to your state attorney general.**### California "Shine The Light" Law** California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as the "Shine The Light" law, permits our users who are California residents to request and obtain from us, once a year and free of charge, information about categories of personal information (if any) we disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes and the names and addresses of all third parties with which we shared personal information in the immediately preceding calendar year. If you are a California resident and would like to make such a request, please submit your request in writing to us by using the contact details provided in the section "[HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?](#contact)" **## 13. DO OTHER REGIONS HAVE SPECIFIC PRIVACY RIGHTS?** ***In Short:** You may have additional rights based on the country you reside in.* ### **Australia** **and** **New Zealand** We collect and process your personal information under the obligations and conditions set by Australia's Privacy Act 1988 and New Zealand's Privacy Act 2020 (Privacy Act). This Privacy Notice satisfies the notice requirements defined in both Privacy Acts, in particular: what personal information we collect from you, from which sources, for which purposes, and other recipients of your personal information. If you do not wish to provide the personal information necessary to fulfill their applicable purpose, it may affect our ability to provide our services, in particular: \- offer you the products or services that you want \- respond to or help with your requests At any time, you have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section "[HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?](#request)" If you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you have the right to submit a complaint about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles to the [Office of the Australian Information Commissioner](https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-complaints/lodge-a-privacy-complaint-with-us) and a breach of New Zealand's Privacy Principles to the [Office of New Zealand Privacy Commissioner](https://www.privacy.org.nz/your-rights/making-a-complaint/).**### Republic of South Africa** At any time, you have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information. You can make such a request by contacting us by using the contact details provided in the section "[HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?](#request)" If you are unsatisfied with the manner in which we address any complaint with regard to our processing of personal information, you can contact the office of the regulator, the details of which are: [The Information Regulator (South Africa)](https://inforegulator.org.za/) General enquiries: <enquiries@inforegulator.org.za> Complaints (complete POPIA/PAIA form 5): <PAIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za> & <POPIAComplaints@inforegulator.org.za> **## 14. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS NOTICE?** ***In Short:** Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.* We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Revised" date at the top of this Privacy Notice. If we make material changes to this Privacy Notice, we may notify you either by prominently posting a notice of such changes or by directly sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this Privacy Notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information. **## 15. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?** If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at <auroramoone@plentifulearth.com> or contact us by post at: Plentiful Earth LLC 9212 Pioneer Forest Dr. Austin, TX 78744 United States **## 16. HOW CAN YOU REVIEW, UPDATE, OR DELETE THE DATA WE COLLECT FROM YOU?** Based on the applicable laws of your country or state of residence in the US, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you, details about how we have processed it, correct inaccuracies, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information. These rights may be limited in some circumstances by applicable law. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please fill out and submit a [data subject access request](https://app.termly.io/dsar/71c0b134-c6e1-4b4f-aeaa-d5d33d833606). --- ### [Spiritual Blog](https://plentifulearth.com/blog/) **Published:** June 15, 2021 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** \[ux\_banner label="Blog Header" height="500px" bg="75186" bg\_overlay="rgba(0,0,0,.5)"\] \[text\_box position\_x="50" position\_y="50"\] ## The Best Online Spiritual Blog Spiritual wisdom for Witches, Wiccans, Pagans, and Spiritualists. \[/text\_box\] \[/ux\_banner\] \[ux\_text text\_align="center"\] ## Latest Spiritual Articles \[/ux\_text\] \[section label="Blog"\] \[row\] \[col span="8" span\_\_sm="12"\] \[blog\_posts style="push" type="row" columns="3" columns\_\_md="1" posts="33" badge\_style="circle-inside" image\_height="75%"\] \[/col\] \[col span="4" span\_\_sm="12"\] \[ux\_sidebar\] \[/col\] \[/row\] \[/section\] --- ### [About Us](https://plentifulearth.com/about-us/) **Published:** July 15, 2015 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # About Plentiful Earth Spiritualist-Owned · Witch-Owned · Woman-Owned**Available Worldwide** Witch \| Pagan\| Heathen \| Wiccan \| Bruja \| Spiritualist \| Yogi \| Herbalist \| Healer \| **Everyone** ### Our passion # Plentiful Earth's passion is you. Our goal is to give everyone the tools they need to create their ideal world, and in turn help those worlds create a better world for tomorrow. Real change starts with us. ![a woman standing in a field with her arms out](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/property-wards.png "property wards Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ![a woman standing in a field with her arms out](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/grateful_individuals_experience_more_vitality_.png "gratefulindividualsexperiencemorevitality Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") ### Our Purpose # Our world = a better place. Plentiful Earth aims to foster: - True coexistance - +True equality - `True empowerment - Future spiritualists # Created by witches, for witches. Aurora Moone of Plentiful Earth strives to give you exactly what you need on your exact path in this exact moment — whether that's Wiccan items, Pagan chants, New Age breathing techniques, homeopathic health tips, and more. She wanted affordable spiritual, Pagan, and Wiccan shopping to be available for all, and to create an outlet for people to share and receive plentiful knowledge all over the world. #### What Our Community Says ## Verified Shopper Reviews ## Featured reviews [ from reviews ](/reviews) #### The Coven ## Our Contributors ![A joyful woman with a bright smile, tousled hair, and teal painted nails posing for a lighthearted selfie in front of her favorite metaphysical shop.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/final-moonie.jpg "finalmoonie Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") #### Aurora Moone Head Witch. Owner. ![A stark black and white portrait of a bearded man staring straight into the camera, with shadows casting dramatic contrasts on his face, evoking a witchy aura.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/obsidian-voidwalker-280x280.jpg "obsidian voidwalker Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") #### Obsidian Veilwalker Witch · SEO Consultant ![A young woman with curly hair and subtle makeup giving a gentle, contemplative gaze in a metaphysical shop.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/victoria-kemp.jpg "victoriakemp Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") #### Khianay Witch · Social Media # Affordable Metaphysical Shop Every product, charm, and piece of knowledge you need to make your world a better place.[Shop Now](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=about-us) --- ### [How To Find A Safe Coven](https://plentifulearth.com/free-guides/find-your-coven/) **Published:** March 29, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** #### The Seeker's Guide # How To Find *Your Coven* How to find, vet, and join a coven that's truly right for you & your Higher Self, with clarity, discernment, and grounded self-knowledge. 📄 12-page guide ✅ Printable checklist ✨ Completely free #### Free Download ## Get The Guide Enter your details and we'll send it straight to your inbox. #### What's Inside ## Four sections. One clear path forward. *This guide doesn't just tell you where to look. It helps you understand yourself first, so when you do find your coven, you'll know it's the right one.* ###### 01 ##### Section One ### Before You Search, Know Yourself Clarify what you actually need from a community — not what you think you should want. Includes the 3 inner questions to journal before your search begins. ###### 02 ##### Section Two ### Where to Look, Practically & Spiritually From the Plentiful Earth Coven Finder to local metaphysical shops, Pagan Pride festivals, and the case for digital community — a complete map of where covens actually live. ###### 03 ##### Section Three ### The Art of Discernment The 5 questions to ask any group before you commit, the red flags to watch for, and why discernment is not distrust, it's wisdom. ###### 04 ##### Section Four + Checklist ### When the Right Coven Doesn't Feel Like It Exists For witches in rural areas, conservative regions, or anywhere community feels hard to find. Plus a printable Coven Seeker's Checklist to keep with your practice. "The right community won't diminish you. It will *expand you.* It will ask more of your practice, hold more of your growth, and reflect back to you things about yourself you might never have seen alone." #### Aurora Moone & The Plentiful Earth Team #### You'll walk Away Knowing ## Everything you need to *find your people* *This guide doesn't just tell you where to look. It helps you understand yourself first, so when you do find your coven, you'll know it's the right one.* - The difference between Wiccan, eclectic, tradition-specific, and online covens, and which might be right for you - How to approach the search from a place of discernment, not desperation - Exactly where to look: online directories, local spaces, and digital communities - Green flags and red flags: how to tell the difference between a healthy coven and a high-control group - What to do if no local coven exists, and why that's not the end of the road ###### ☽ ✦ ☾ #### About Plentiful Earth ## Your global home for discovering *your spiritual path* Plentiful Earth is a global spirituality brand rooted in the belief that every practitioner deserves access to knowledge, community, and a practice that is genuinely their own. From herb magic and spellcraft to coven community and spiritual mentorship, we're here to support your path at every stage. [Explore Plentiful Earth →](http://plentifulearth.com/) --- ### [Dictionary Of The Spiritual Uses Of Herbs & Plants](https://plentifulearth.com/magickal-uses-witch-herbs-dictionary/) **Published:** June 26, 2022 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** Spiritual correspondences # The Magical Herb *Dictionary* Look up the spiritual uses, intentions, and folklore of the plants in your cabinet, then open the full guide for any one of them. ## Every plant carries a story Long before they seasoned our food, herbs and plants were the original magic, each one holding its own intentions, elements, and lore. Find the ones already in your kitchen below, tap any to read its full spiritual uses, and let your practice grow one plant at a time. No herbs match that yet. Try another word. [![almonds on a round white plate with oil and an almond flower branch next to it](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/almonds-in-spells-1400x700.jpg "almonds in spells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/almonds/) ## Almonds Money · Love · Addiction [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/almonds/) Shop This Herb → [![A money spell using an avocado](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/avocado-magic-properties-1400x700.jpg "avocadomagicproperties Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/avocado/) ## Avocados Beauty · Love · Growth [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/avocado/) Shop This Herb → [![A single ripe banana on a pink background with the whimsical text "metaphysical shop presents: magickal properties of bananas" overlaying the image, suggesting a playful look at the fruit’s](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/magickal-properties-of-bananas-1400x700.jpg "magickalpropertiesofbananas Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/bananas/) ## Bananas Healing · Money · Romance [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/bananas/) Shop This Herb → [![Burning bush (Euonymus alatus) branch in red fall color showing corky winged stems and orange seed capsules](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/burning-bush-euonymus-alatus-winged-stems-fall-1400x692.jpg "Burning bush Euonymus alatus in fall Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/burning-bush-meaning/) ## Burning Bush [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/burning-bush-meaning/) Shop This Herb → [![A glass cup of chamomile tea beside a bowl of dried chamomile flowers and fresh chamomile stems on a wooden table in morning light](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chamomile-tea-dried-flowers-1400x692.jpg "Chamomile Tea and Dried Chamomile Flowers Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/chamomile/) ## Chamomile [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/chamomile/) [Shop This Herb →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/whole-chamomile-flowers-egyptian-matricaria?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=chamomile) [![A spoonful of whole cloves next to a bottle of clove oil](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cloves-benefits-and-magical-properties-1400x700.jpg "cloves benefits and magical properties Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cloves-benefits-magical-uses/) ## Cloves [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cloves-benefits-magical-uses/) [Shop This Herb →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/clove-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=cloves-benefits-magical-uses) [![A cup of coffee with scattered whole beans on a white surface, suggesting a fresh and aromatic start to the day, evoking a spiritual awakening.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-magical-properties-of-coffee-real-potions-1400x788.jpg "croppedmagicalpropertiesofcoffeerealpotionsjpg Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/coffee-magical-properties/) ## Coffee [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/coffee-magical-properties/) Shop This Herb → [![Cranberry close-up: exploring the vibrant versatility of nature's ruby gems in a witchy way.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Magickal-Properties-of-Cranberry-1400x700.jpg "Magickal Properties of Cranberry Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cranberries/) ## Cranberries [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/cranberries/) Shop This Herb → [![A top-down view of a rustic tea setting at a metaphysical shop featuring two mugs of tea alongside fresh and preserved elderberries, with green leaves adding a touch of nature.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/elderberry-magical-properties-healing-properties-1400x700.jpg "elderberrymagicalpropertieshealingproperties Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/elderberry/) ## Elderberry [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/elderberry/) [Shop This Herb →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/elder-berries-whole-sambucus-nigra?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=elderberry) [![Eucalyptus wreath around a lit white candle on a dark table](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/eucalyptus-healing-spell.jpg "eucalyptushealingspell Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/eucalyptus-spiritual-meanings-uses/) ## Eucalyptus [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/eucalyptus-spiritual-meanings-uses/) [Shop This Herb →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/collections/eucalyptus-spiritual-items?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=eucalyptus-spiritual-meanings-uses) [![A bowl of figs surrounded by fig leaves on a wooden cutting board](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/figs-for-magic-spells-1400x700.jpg "figsformagicspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/figs/) ## Figs [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/figs/) Shop This Herb → [![purple garlic bulbs](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/garlic-bulbs-in-witch-spells-1400x700.jpg "garlicbulbsinwitchspells Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/) ## Garlic [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/garlic-magical-properties/) Shop This Herb → [![A bowl of dried herbes de Provence with fresh lavender, thyme, and rosemary sprigs on linen in a sunlit stone kitchen](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/herbs-de-provence-dried-blend-lavender-thyme-rosemary-1400x781.jpg "Herbs de Provence Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/herbs-de-provence/) [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/herbs-de-provence/) Shop This Herb → [![A table with lemons on it and a white candle for a magical spell](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/magical-properties-of-lemons-1400x700.jpg "magical properties of lemons Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lemon-magickal-properties/) ## Lemons [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/lemon-magickal-properties/) [Shop This Herb →](https://shop.plentifulearth.com/products/lemon-peel-cut?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=blog-links&utm_content=lemon-magickal-properties) [![A potted basil plant basks in the gentle glow of natural light by a window, offering a serene blend of indoor greenery against the backdrop of a tranquil outdoor view, perfect for any witchy](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/magical-properties-of-basil-1200x800.jpg "magical properties of basil Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-basil/) ## Sweet Basil Money · Travel · Astral [Read Spiritual Uses →](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-basil/) Shop This Herb → [![An altar covered with candles and benzoin incense](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/benzoin-incense-resin-in-a-brass-dish-on-an-altar-1760-1400x700.jpg "benzoinincenseresininabrassdishonanaltar1760 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/spiritual-meanings/magical-properties-benzoin-spells/) ## 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List Your Coven Help solitary witches and seekers find their home. Submit below and we'll add you to the growing directory. --- ## Projects ### ["Sorry for the Things I Said While Mercury Was in Retrograde"](https://plentifulearth.com/project/sorry-for-the-things-i-said-while-mercury-was-in-retrograde/) **Published:** March 23, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** ![A spiritual humor twist for those 'off days': apologizing for miscommunications during a planetary retrograde.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Sorry-for-the-things-i-said-while-mercury-was-in-retrograde-quote.jpg "Sorryforthethingsisaidwhilemercurywasinretrogradequote Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") # “Sorry for the Things I Said While Mercury Was in Retrograde” *"Sorry for the things I said while Mercury was in retrograde",* and honestly, that's the whole apology. No elaboration needed. Look, we're not proud of it. The emails we sent. The texts we definitely shouldn't have. The opinions we shared a little too freely at dinner. But in our defense, Mercury was in retrograde, and that planet has a lot to answer for. Mercury retrograde gets a bad rap, but maybe it's actually doing us a favor. When communication goes sideways, technology throws a tantrum, and our exes mysteriously reappear; perhaps the universe is just clearing the air. Dramatically. Without asking. So if you said something a little too real during the last retrograde, consider this your cosmic permission slip to let it go. The planets moved. We're moving on. *Mercury retrograde occurs 3–4 times per year. Proofread your texts twice. Maybe three times.* **Project Categories:** Astrology Quotes, Mercury Retrograde Quotes --- ### ["In My Defense, the Moon Was Full and I Was Left Unsupervised"](https://plentifulearth.com/project/in-my-defense-the-moon-was-full-and-i-was-left-unsupervised/) **Published:** March 23, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Tag a friend who needs this as their personal legal disclaimer. **Content:** ![A whimsical excuse suggesting blame on a full moon and lack of supervision for someone's witchy actions, presented on a minimalist background with the source at the bottom: plentifulearth.com.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IN-MY-DEFENSE-THE-MOON-WAS-FULL-AND-I-WAS-LEFT-UNSUPERVISED-full-moon-quote.jpg "IN MY DEFENSE THE MOON WAS FULL AND I WAS LEFT UNSUPERVISED full moon quote Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality") # “In My Defense, the Moon Was Full and I Was Left Unsupervised” Tag a friend who needs this as their personal legal disclaimer. *"In my defense, the moon was full and I was left unsupervised,"* and frankly, that should hold up in any court of law. We've all been there. One full moon, zero accountability, and a group chat that absolutely did not need those messages at midnight. Was it wise? No. Was it the moon's fault? Absolutely yes. Full moons have a way of pulling out our most unfiltered, unhinged, and honestly kind of iconic selves. Emotions run high, inhibitions run low, and someone always ends up sending a very passionate text to the wrong person. We don't make the rules; the lunar cycle does. So the next time someone asks you to explain yourself, just point up. The moon was full. You were unsupervised. Case closed. *Send this to the friend who definitely needs this as their alibi.* **Project Categories:** Astrology Quotes, Full Moon Quotes --- ### [Grove of the Golden Phoenix](https://plentifulearth.com/project/grove-of-the-golden-phoenix/) **Published:** March 16, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Grove of the Golden Phoenix ###### Location ### Kennesaw, GA, USA ###### Spiritual Path & Group Type ### Wiccan Coven ###### Age Groups ### 18+ ###### Activities ### In-Person Sabbats, Esbats, and more! [Visit Coven Website](https://groveofthegoldenphoenix.com/) ## About This Coven We open our group once every couple of years to dedicate our time to those who want to learn the craft as they elevate within the group. ### Teachers ###### Lady Seyani High Priestess #### Coven-Specific Member Fees ### $400/yr. [Visit Coven Website](https://groveofthegoldenphoenix.com/) ## Other Covens [![Woman with curly hair laughing in sunlight, raising vibration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/woman-laughing-raising-vibration.jpg "womanlaughingraisingvibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) ###### View All Covens ###### Online Covens **Project Categories:** Georgia, In-Person, Structured Training, USA --- ### [Mississippi Pagan Meet & Greet](https://plentifulearth.com/project/mississippi-pagan-meet-greet/) **Published:** March 16, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Mississippi Pagan Meet & Greet ###### Location ### Mississippi, USA ###### Spiritual Path & Group Type ### All Pagan Paths Welcome ###### Coven Size ### 500+ Pagans ###### Activities ### Monthly In-Person Meetups [Visit Coven Website](https://www.facebook.com/groups/525872444154589/) ## About This Coven Mississippi Pagan Meet & Greet is a hybrid online and in-person group of ecclectic spiritualists from all over the state of Mississippi! ### Teachers [![Amanda "Sellena" Dear](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sellena.webp "sellena Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/amanda-sellena-dear-hps/) ###### Sellena Dear High Priestess, Temple of Witchcraft #### Coven-Specific Member Fees ### Free To Join & Attend [Visit Coven Website](https://www.facebook.com/groups/525872444154589/) ## Other Covens [![Woman with curly hair laughing in sunlight, raising vibration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/woman-laughing-raising-vibration.jpg "womanlaughingraisingvibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) ###### View All Covens ###### Online Covens **Project Categories:** Coven, In-Person, Mississippi, Online, USA --- ### [Temple Of Witchcraft: Mississippi](https://plentifulearth.com/project/temple-of-witchcraft-mississippi/) **Published:** March 16, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Temple Of Witchcraft: Mississippi ###### Location ### Jackson, MS ###### Spiritual Path & Group Type ### Witchcraft ###### Group Size ### 200+ ###### Activities ### Official Temple of Witchcraft Classes, Years 1 - 3 [Visit Temple Website](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/education/online-mystery-school/) ## About This Group The Temple’s [Sagittarius Ministry](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/sagittarius/) is pleased to announce open enrollment for Witchcraft I, II, and III in-person with [High Priestess Sellena](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/amanda-sellena-dear-hps/) in Jackson, MS. ### Teachers [![Amanda "Sellena" Dear](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/sellena.webp "sellena Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/amanda-sellena-dear-hps/) ###### Amanda "Sellena" Dear, HPS High Priestess [![Christopher Penczak](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Portraits-0029.webp "Portraits0029 Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/christopher-penczak-hp/) ###### Christopher Penczak, HP High Priest & Founder #### Coven-Specific Member Fees ### Varies Per Class [Visit Temple Website](https://templeofwitchcraft.org/education/online-mystery-school/) ## Other Covens [![Woman with curly hair laughing in sunlight, raising vibration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/woman-laughing-raising-vibration.jpg "womanlaughingraisingvibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) ###### View All Covens ###### Online Covens **Project Categories:** In-Person, Mississippi, Structured Training, USA --- ### [Red Hills Coven](https://plentifulearth.com/project/red-hills-coven/) **Published:** March 16, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Red Hills Coven ###### Location ### Scotland County, SC ###### Spiritual Path & Group Type ### Celtic & Green Witchcraft ###### Coven Size ### Never less than 3. ###### Activities ### Training, In- Person, Learning, Practicing. [Email Coven](mailto:redhillscoven@gmail.com) ## About This Coven Learn ancient lifestyles and daily magic. Solitary meditation and spells allowed! Be a part of the creation of Books of Shadows and coven Grimoire. ### Teachers ###### Ashley High Priestess [Email Coven](mailto:redhillscoven@gmail.com) ## Other Covens [![Woman with curly hair laughing in sunlight, raising vibration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/woman-laughing-raising-vibration.jpg "womanlaughingraisingvibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) ###### View All Covens ###### Online Covens **Project Categories:** In-Person, North Carolina, USA --- ### [Mikage Witchcraft (Shadow of the Water)](https://plentifulearth.com/project/mikage-witchcraft-shadow-of-the-water/) **Published:** March 16, 2026 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Content:** # Mikage Witchcraft (Shadow of the Water) ###### Location ### Koenjiminami, Tokyo & Online ###### Spiritual Path & Group Type ### Animistic beliefs, Traditional Witchcraft, Folk Witchcraft, Japanese Folk beliefs, Wicca, Druidism, Shinto ###### LGBTQIA+ Safe? ### Yes! ###### Activities ### Monthly meet-ups. [Visit Coven Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mikagewitchcraft/) ## About This Coven Mikage Witchcraft is a Tokyo-based coven in Koenjiminami, also active online. Led by Kelly Rain, they blend animistic beliefs, Traditional and Folk Witchcraft, Japanese Folk beliefs, Wicca, Druidism, and Shinto. Open to adults 18+, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and currently welcoming new members. Operates in English and Japanese with monthly meet-ups and class-based fees. ### Teachers ###### Kelly Rain #### Coven-Specific Member Fees ### Varies Per Class [Visit Coven Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mikagewitchcraft/) ## Other Covens [![Woman with curly hair laughing in sunlight, raising vibration.](https://plentifulearth.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/woman-laughing-raising-vibration.jpg "womanlaughingraisingvibration Plentiful Earth | Global Spirituality")](https://plentifulearth.com/coven-finder/) ###### View All Covens ###### Online Covens **Project Categories:** In-Person, Japan, Online, Structured Training, Tokyo --- ## Stories ### [How To Do An Egg Cleanse: A Step-By-Step Guide](https://plentifulearth.com/web-stories/how-to-do-an-egg-cleanse-a-step-by-step-guide/) **Published:** April 11, 2023 **Author:** Aurora Moone **Excerpt:** Learn how to do an egg aura cleanse for spiritual & energetic purification. A simple yet effective technique for witches & spiritualists. **Content:** How To Do An Egg Cleanse: A Step-By-Step Guide # How To Do An Egg Cleanse PlentifulEarth.com An egg aura cleanse is a form of energy cleansing that uses an egg to remove negative energy or attachments from your aura. ## Relax Begin by sitting in a comfortable position with your feet flat on the ground and your hands resting on your lap. sTep 1 ## Set An Intention Hold the egg in your dominant hand. Take a few deep breaths and focus on your intention to cleanse your energy field. STEp 2 ## Visualize Visualize a white light surrounding your body and your aura. Incense can help. STEp 3 ## Rub The Egg Start at the top of your head. Slowly move the egg down your body, in a clockwise direction. See the egg absorbing negative energy. STEp 4 ## Ground When you’ve reached your feet, gently tap the egg on the bottom of your feet to ground yourself. STEp 5 ## Read Crack the egg into the glass of water, dispose of the shell. Watch how the egg falls into the water. Look for patterns. Wash your hands. 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