Elemental Witch Practices

Moon Sign and Pain

Aries: An Aries moon will tough out there pain, and not open up about it. They try to keep it hidden from others, even if it sometimes explodes out. Some may think they do it because people fear that they are weak, they really do it to appear brave. When they show and feel their emotions (especially related to pain), it’s really intense, and sometimes off putting to other people, so they try and put up a front, but sometimes they eventually snap and lay everything out on the line. They really feel their emotions strongly, even if they don’t want to admit it. An Aries moon will feel their pain very strongly for a while, and then once it’s felt, they can snap back into their normal selves.

Taurus: A Taurus moon never forgets. If you cross them and cause them pain, they will remember it for a long time. So it’s very hard to be forgiven by them once you’ve done something wrong. A Taurus moon is usually very collected, and they don’t have emotional outbursts when they feel hurt. They will try to do something productive to keep their mind off of the pain, they really try to avoid feeling pain. A Taurus moon is very stubborn, and will often not admit when they are hurting (even to themselves). All that can cause a build up of negative emotions, that when finally felt can really get them down. 

Gemini: A Gemini moon will be passive aggressive about their pain. Sometimes they will take their pain out on someone else, or if someone caused them pain they will be cold and cruel to them. One moment they will say that they feel nothing (everything’s fine) and the next their world is crumbling and they feel awful. It takes time for a Gemini moon to process their pain, and to overcome their rationality. It’s hard for them to not be rational, but sometimes being hurt isn’t rational, and a developed Gemini moon can realize this. It takes a lot to make a Gemini moon cry, but when it does happen, they feel embarrassed an want to retreat. 

Cancer: Cancer moons are known for being in touch with their feelings. However, when it comes to pain they are very sensitive. Some may say that they have mood swings, but in reality they are just very sensitive to pain in general, and are empathetic to other’s pain as well. They may hide their pain behind their hard shell and act like nothing bothers them, but on the inside they are soft and falling apart. They really just want someone to listen to them when they feel hurt and to fix whatever is causing the pain. They are very good nurturers, and that includes self-nurturing as well. They learned from a very young age how sensitive to pain they are, so they got really good at dealing with pain as well.

Leo: So it really depends on if they receive pain in a public or private setting. In public, Leo moons will put on a show and stuff their pain away, so that they can continue to appear fine. However, they will remember what happened later and ruminate on it, so they will eventually confront it. If it happens in private there seems to be a theme of dramatics. They feel greatly, and love hard, so when that is compromised their inner world gets shattered. They can cry very loudly at home (or when alone), secretly hoping that someone will hear them and comfort them. It takes a lot for a Leo moon to forgive once their trust is broken, and a lot of pain can come from people they trust the most.

Virgo: Virgo moons try to hide their pain and save face 24/7. They want to pretend that they aren’t sensitive to other people’s actions, because that just wouldn’t make sense to them. In reality a Virgo moon cares a lot and once they experience pain from someone they care about, they will carry a deep hurt within them. When they are alone they can allow themselves to cry, but that usually just ends with them feeling worse about themselves. Sometimes their pain stems from self-esteem issues, and feelings not in control. Virgo moons want to fix other people and their problems, but they often sacrifice their own selves doing so.

Libra: Their relationships with others and the destruction of those said relationships can cause great pain to Libra moons. It’s hard for to hide their pain, but they usually put it off in public. They are an intellectual air sign, but their pain can become overwhelming which often leads to them trying to channel that pain into something else, whether it be poetry, fashion, or even scrolling on tumblr and pinterest to try and forget about everything. Don’t be fooled though, they are usually very rational people. Libra moons love to be social, and they put a lot of effort in their relationships with others. Actually, a lot of their self-worth stems from their relationships. So abuse or maltreatment (being taken advantage of) by someone they care deeply about can be absolutely devastating, and is often the source of their true pain.

Scorpio: Much like Aries, Scorpio moons have an emotional intensity so when a Scorpio moon feels pain it can be a very passionate experience. When they feel like someone has caused them pain, they want revenge, even if it is just a little part of them wanting it (they won’t admit this though). They want the other person to feel what they have felt. A Scorpio moon’s sting is one of the worst to be felt. While these deep emotional people also have very kind hearts, they are not to be trifled with. A Scorpio moon feels their pain profoundly and they don’t usually cry in front of others. When they are alone or in the shower, then they can fully let out their cries, but until then they hold a bold face. They are warriors, and they can deal with a great amount of pain, but they never forget their pain and how it made them who they aim today.

Sagittarius: Finding the good in everything, or at least finding some meaning in a painful experience, is what Sagittarius moons are all about. Yes, they know that everyone will face pain, but they see it from a more philosophical point of view, and try to find at least some point to it all. When there was no point in their pain, they can become despondent and lose their enthusiasm for a little bit. Pain for them is more of a journey. To feel, process, and to find use for it. For example, my sister in law who is a Sag moon channeled her pain and depression into Buddhism. This is not to say that they do not face pain, they do and it can be crushing. They have a horrible occurrence of going from great happiness to great pain, and that can be very confusing for a person. However, Sag moons can draw wisdom from their experiences and even use it to help someone else. 

Capricorn: Ah, here is one of the placements where people hide their pain from others the most. The truth is that this is a true sensitive spot for the moon, and they really feel deeply. However, they have trouble expressing this and until they really trust someone, they will not let anyone else in to see their pain. Often this placement has people who struggle with emotional pain: feeling like they aren’t good enough, like they won’t ever achieve their goals, being melancholy, and more. They usually have a tough skin, and much like Cancer, they are soft on the inside. They put so much responsibility on themselves, that they fall apart when something goes wrong. Or worse, they cannot help or provide for their loved ones. Their pain will linger, and it will stay with them for a long time, and they will often drawback on it in times of depression.

Aquarius: Here’s another tough skin placement. Aquarius moons are incredibly good at hiding their pain, and often they won’t feel much pain from basic insults or minor incidents. If they are close to someone, that’s a whole different story. They put a lot of weight into their loved ones, and when a loved one causes them pain, they immediately retreat heartbroken. Yet, it’s hard to know when an Aquarius moon is in pain because they will disappear and avoid people. In reality, they are alone processing their pain and letting themselves cry without letting another person know they had power over them or that they are sensitive. They tend to over intellectualize things, and that can cause them even more pain. They need to know that everyone is a little sensitive, and that no one will think they are weak if you explain to someone what was hurtful.

Pisces: Here is the sign where people will try to escape their pain, either by drinking, drugs, art, creativity, religion, or some other distracting form. They feel so much and they are hurt very easily. They are often empathetic and often act as the sponges for other people’s hurt. One can almost always tell when a Pisces moon is in pain because it seems to radiate. They sometimes let the wrong people in, and get taken advantage off because of that. Their pain can come from addiction, being taken advantage of, abuse or other mistreatment. They are truly kind people, but when the feel pain it seems to swallow them whole and it’s sometimes a battle to get past it. Pisces can however turn and be cold once they’ve been hurt. It will be a side no one recognized before, and they can turn into very mean people if they’ve been hurt long enough.

The ascendant in Saturn persona chart 🪁🪁🪁

Alright guys!! get ready to pull out your Saturn persona chart for this post.

In simple terms Saturn persona chart reflects the traits that become more pronounced as we age particularly during our Saturn return around ages (27-30) and again at (57-60) , highlighting the qualities we work hardest to develop and the challenges we strive to overcome and what we put more effort in than others.

Now in particular, the ascendant in Saturn persona chart indicates our approach to difficulties, themes that come slowly but surely to, and what features will be more prominent during your Saturn return and advanced ages.

In short, reading the note 👇for your ascendant in Saturn persona chart will do more justice ⚖️.

ARIES ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

This ascendant explains that during your Saturn return and advanced ages you tend to be very active and direct in your dealings. Your personality evolves into something more sharper and bolder during those ages. Even as you grow older, you are full of life and vitality, always engaging in physical activities. You prefer to deal with a matter in a direct manner than to avoid it. This placement also implies the need for independence and self reliance as you grow older. Aries traits become more pronounced during saturn returns

For you, age is just a number.

TAURUS ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

This ascendant explains that you find comfort and stability during your Saturn return and advanced ages. Your whole persona becomes remarkably refined in the beautiful ways of taurus. As you age, your finances become more steady and gaining weight easily is certain. This ascendant implies the need for financial stability as you advance in age. Beauty and financial capacity is more pronounced during saturn returns.

GEMINI ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART: This placement explains that during your Saturn return and advanced ages, you find yourself undertaking frequent trips, being more intellectually inclined, focusing on research and knowledge. Information and communication is highlighted during these ages. If you have siblings, your relationship with them might also be highlighted.

The word for you is that "you might age but your mind does not".

CANCER ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

This placement explains that during your Saturn return and advanced ages, you find yourself being more concerned about your family life, parents and relatives. Your personality evolves into something more emotionally inclined and family oriented. You become more reserved and sensitive to your surroundings. During these ages, you pay extra attention to your house/home and family. This placement implies the need for emotional intelligence and lasting family bonds as you advance in age. Your body might age but your heart does not.

LEO ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

This placement explains that you find yourself more creative and childlike during your Saturn return and advanced ages. These ages will never be boring for you. Your kids will a topic of interest during these ages. You find yourself more lucky at later ages and even more open to dating and fun activities. Doing stuff that just makes you happy. It's possible to also attract fame and spotlight too, being a piece of attraction wherever you go. You might particularly need to pay more attention to your children as you advance in age.

VIRGO ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

During your Saturn return and advanced ages you become more of a routine person, being more careful health-wise and adopting orderliness in your everyday life. It's very likely that proper dieting becomes a part of you and keeping fit too. This placement might also be an indication that even at advanced ages, you don't like to be idle so you still work. With harsh aspects it could mean that you frequently fall ill 🤒 at saturn returns or advanced ages.

LIBRA ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

During the ages of your Saturn return and even in advanced ages, you find yourself having a number of acquaintances and relationships. For you, loneliness is not a word. Your personality evolves into something with charm and attractiveness, drawing in people who see it. At these ages, your attention is likely to shift from yourself to others (may include spouse), maybe you become more interested in love or interested in mingling with other people.

SCORPIO ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART Tension and secrecy is a present factor during your Saturn returns and advanced ages. You're likely to be involved with belongings and valuables of others,it could be their secrets, it could be their valuables. You might inherit something from someone or reap where you did not sow. Anything involving another party is highlighted with this placement such as a joint account or even s3x.

SAGITTARIUS ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

The desire for knowledge and enlightenment gradually becomes a part of your life during your Saturn return and advanced ages.

Going on trips to foreign lands, interested in culture and beliefs, engaging in adventurous activities, being more religious or spiritual, taking classes and attending lectures is also part of the bargain with this placement.

This placement implies that you need to strengthen your beliefs and be optimistic even as you age.

CAPRICORN ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

This placement explains that during your Saturn return and advanced years, you'll find yourself in a place of responsibility and authority too. This might also be indicating fame or popularity at older ages. Your reputation and public image is also highlighted too. As you age, responsibilities become a usual part of your life.

AQUARIUS ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

Friendship bonds, cyber activities, technology, innovative ideas and network take center role during your Saturn return and advanced years.

You're likely to become more interested and involved in social media activities, spending a lot of time with friends, believing or joining a radical group fostering unique ideas 💡.

PISCES ASC IN SATURN PERSONA CHART:

During your saturn returns and advanced years, there's a hint of isolation and introspection. It's more certain that as you age, you become more quieter, reserved and sensitive to the energies around you. There's a chance you begin to focus more on spirituality and enlightenment. You prefer to keep to yourself and your favourite companions are your dreams and thoughts.

You easily space out in conversations as is the normal tradition of pisces 😂

Knot magic and witches ladder

HELLO OLD FRIEND - A DEITY SPREAD

For understanding new or existing deities that have presented themselves in your life. It invokes an understanding that the relationship flows both ways, hence the focus not only on them but you. This can equally be used for spirit communication/angel communication/etc. 

Crystals to use: 

Amethyst 

Clear Quartz

Black Tourmaline 

Lapis Lazuli 

**When contacting spirits/deities, please take the necessary precautions (cleanse the room, salt circles, ground yourself.) At ANY time where you feel like the reading is out of your control or that you are in danger, politely end the reading and cleanse your space once again. Be safe, know your limits, and don’t feel bad for politely declining a deity/spirit in which you feel like you can’t serve with where you are at this point in your life. 

Symbols Chart.

Everyday Magic 🌻✨

Witchcraft comes in all shapes and sizes, and so do us witches. We can’t all always afford the same items, time, energy, spaces to practice larger bouts of magic, and that can leave us feeling a little lost or sad that we haven’t practiced or performed anything.

But, don’t fear, little birds, because I have a whole list of different types of tiny magic practices and there’s definitely something here for everyone! Whether you don’t have many spoons or can’t scrape much cash together, there’s every day magic for you.

Kitchen Craft:

Sprinkle some dried herbs into your smoothies, pasta sauces, or dips to invoke their correspondences and intents

Stir clockwise to manifest intentions or anticlockwise to banish/let go of thoughts

Drink different herbal teas for different intents, like ginger tea for clarity and grounding

Coloured utensils! Keep different coloured pots, cups, or spoons to use in baking. Pink cups for love drinks, green spoons for money magic, and so on

Keep store bought dried herbs for spells if you struggle with/cannot have real plants

Draw sigils with the sauces you apply to your food

Make your own breads and sauces and turn the recipes into different spells

Home Craft:

Sprinkle a herb onto the floor and leave to sit for a few minutes before you vacuum to bless your home with that intent

Let a black candle burn by the front door to cleanse off negative energies which may have come through it

Light basil incense around the house for new beginnings and cleansing

Keep a money jar, and each time you add to it, make a wish for future prosperity. When you break it, spend the money you need to or give it away to the less fortune/charities to spread the fortune it brought you

Make essential oil sprays to spruce up a room with your intent easily, but be sure to do your research (here’s two to start you off)

Play calming playlists to re-energise your home, I personally like to use forest sounds

Hang herb bundles on doors to invite their intents in, like a bundle of basil and lavender for prosperous and positive new beginnings

Set out diffusers and match the number of sticks to an angel number you wish to invoke, such as four for support and family

Bathroom Craft:

Soaps and shampoos with scents/ingredients/colours matching what you wish to invoke

Add petals or herbs to your bath to bless yourself in their intents

Sing chants, songs and poems in the shower about how you want your day to go

Carve sigils and runes into your bars of soaps

Draw sigils into the smoked up glass and mirrors

Keep a white flannel for cleaning the bathroom, and could even put herbs or magic water onto whilst doing so

Sleep Craft:

You can put any manner of things under your pillow to invoke their intents, from sigils to leaves to crystals to money

Read a story before bed similar to what you want to manifest into your own life, such as a love story or a poem about being courageous

Sleep with a playlist with calms you to ease yourself into rest when you’re struggling

Say goodnight to your guides or ancestors!

If possible and healthy, wake up to an alarm at an angel number to ‘fit’ your day to that energy, for instance, if you have to get up at 6am, try 5:55 instead

Travel Craft:

Pack yourself a mini witch kit if you don’t have access to your things. You can include mini herb hard, micro crystals, a small pen and paper, string, and a small birthday candle, for instance

Talk to your guides and beings in this time in your mind to wish them well and ask them for advice or to accompany you if you wish

Take a moment to listen to the natural bustling world around you between having your headphones on

Say any prayers you wish to give in your mind at this time

Trace sigils on the windows or surfaces around you

Write sigils into your shoes for safe travel and unsore feet

Wear crystal pendants associated with safe travel

You can learn on the go! Whether it’s books, blogs, or podcasts, this would be a good time to dedicate to learning new craft

Work Craft:

A desk plant is still a plant, and you can use it as a spell of growth in your career

Bring lunch with you that you’ve magically prepared at home (kitchen magic above!)

If you’re someone who doodles as they work, but you don’t want to be told off or caught, keep an empty pen for drawing out invisible sigils (but make sure it’s really empty)

Keep spell sachets for success at the bottom of your work bag

Garden/Nature Craft:

Collecting ethically and sustainably can take a lot of research, so when you’re unsure, simply use the ‘discards’ rule. Take only what you see is discarded by nature, such as broken off stems or fallen wilted flower heads, sticks from the ground, or leaves also. Be sure you know if they’re safe to use, touch, or eat though

In your own garden, plant all year round and native plants if you don’t have much time for upkeep

Use food waste as compost for your plants! This is an easy way to recycle otherwise landfilled food waste whilst also giving your plants a nutritional meal for them. Take a read here about composting.

Keep window boxes for your plants if space is an issue, or even a vertical plant holder

Strolling/being in nature, parks, and gardens is a brilliantly way to recharge you and your tools

Art Craft:

Paint your dreams and what you wish to manifest

Sing songs about your desires and wishes

Work with colours reflecting the intentions you wish to invoke

Before using a canvas, lightly wash it down in magic water with any herbs or spices which reflect your intent for the piece you’re making

Weave your crystals into pendulums and jewellery to bond with them

Sew sigils into the inside of your clothing or bags

Sew a dried herb pouch into the inside of a bag or coat to bless it with these things (but be sure to do so properly and not let it get wet to avoid mould)

Write letters and poems to the universe thanking it or asking for blessings

Divination Craft:

A pendulum can be made out of anything and string. Whilst crystals and pure metals and such are nice, don’t overlook a metal key or a beach stone

You can make your own deck, tarot or oracle, and it can be as detailed or not detailed as you like

Homemade runes can be made in an oven! Hunt around for people’s various different methods of home cast runes

Your own body can be a pendulum if you concentrate on the question and allow your sway to take you

If you’re a scryer, you don’t need a crystal ball, a regular mirror can work with your technique, but always do your research on the method nonetheless

Keeping PDFs on meanings is 100% valid, okay, and actually a really wise thing to do! They can help look at your spreads in a way you didn’t initially see

You can pull a card a day without having a set question

Sunlight and moonlight can charge your decks

Selenite is known to be a good charger for any and all tools

Hi, sorry if this has been asked before, but do you have any advice or resources you could point me to about being a spoonie or having low energy and practicing divination, like tarot? I've been having a hard time lately energy-wise, and wanted to ask

Hello! I have a couple posts that you may find helpful :)

First of all, this masterpost has all of my spoonie witchcraft posts linked in it:

This post is all about divination:

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Bedridden witch: Divination edition

Ideas for practicing divination while bedridden: Varying in energy + mobility required - please don’t push yourself, hopefully there’s optio

This one features some divination with limited movement:

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Limited Hand Mobility + Witchcraft

For folks who have limited mobility in their hands due to pain, weakness, shakiness, or anything else. These are a range of ideas, not all o

Those two are my main posts that have divination in them but I do recommend perusing the masterpost I linked above, there’s a lot of resources there and many of them have contributions from some fabulous blogs!

🌱 • Herb Magick 101 • 🌱

Herb Magick is one of the oldest types of magick on Earth. It can be traced back to the early history of almost every ancient culture, and much evidence exists suggesting that herbal magick even existed in prehistory.

Put simply, herbal magick is the practice of utilizing the spiritual energy of non-living plant matter. It should not be confused with plant magick - which is utilizing the energy of living plants - or with herbalism - which is utilizing herbs for medicinal healing.

Every species of plant contains a unique type of energy, and using specific herbs (on their own or in combination) allows you to add specific energy to your spells.

In modern witchcraft, herbs can often be thought of as “ingredients” or “flavorings” to a spell. They’re not needed, but they add spice (buh dum tchhh 🥁).

Herbs are amazing because they’re so versatile. The most common ways of using herbs are in tinctures/potions (boiling herbs in water like a tea), in oils (extracting the essential oils from herbs by soaking them in base oils like almond oil or olive oil), in incense (burning the herbs on a candle or on charcoal), in candles (dressing candles with herbs to charge them), and in sachets (carrying the herb with you in a small bag). There are so many more techniques than these, too, and it’s up to you to decide how you like to work with herbs. Their uses are endless, though, and their energy will go wherever you place the herb, so sprinkle with caution!

Some Commonly Used Herbs:

• Sage - for cleansing

• Rosemary - for beauty, femininity, and empowerment

• Chamomile - for sleep, calm, and dreams

• Wormwood - for communicating with the dead and strengthening psychic powers

• Lavender - for calming and releasing

• Vervain - for binding, blessing, and tapping into the energy of the Goddess

• Dandelion - for luck and wishing

• Rose - for love and beauty

• Cinnamon - for good vibes and enticing spirits

• Apple - for abundance

• Cannabis - for detaching the Ego and elevating vibration

Some Herbs to be Cautious of:

• Belladona/Nightshade - poisonous - used for death, dreams, psychic powers, mind control, transformation, and certain types of astral projection

• Henbane/Wolfsbane/Aconite - poisonous - used for uncrossing and reversing

• Arnica - irritant - used for protection and regeneration

• Pokeroot - poisonous - used for aggressive purification

• Vervain - moderately poisonous

• Apple Seeds - poisonous in large amounts - used for tapping into nature energy

• Wormwood - mildly poisonous/hallucinogenic

• Many others so do your research!!!!!

Never ingest anything unless you absolutely know what you’re doing. I repeat, do extensive research!!

There are literally hundreds of types of herbs; study up, and practice!

Happy witching! 🕉

PS: I’ll be creating an herb master post soon, and I’ll update this post with the link when it’s ready.

Transiting Venus re-enters Aries

Wednesday, April 30 - Friday, June 6, 2025

As I wrote in the weekly forecast (April 28-May 4), this is a two-part transit. Between April 30 and May 16, Venus is still retracing her retrograde steps; we’re finishing up the work we’ve done since January.

On May 16, Venus moves out of her post-retrograde shadow. She’ll then go back to “trigger” mode.

In the meantime, we’re focused on mopping up matters in Venus’s areas:

Art - for example: I do fiber arts, but it has been sheer torture to even look at my various unfinished projects, let alone pick them up and continue work. Now that Venus is in Aries, I should be less conflicted about plying the needles and the hooks. Maybe I can even branch out a little bit and plan to make new, different things.

Beauty - if we resisted the urge to give ourselves drastic makeovers during the retrograde portion, we now can see the wisdom of waiting! We’re more determined to make changes based on what we like, not what someone else thinks we should have.

Love - if there is one Venus area where Aries honesty is always needed, it’s love. We have to be brave enough to have the honest conversations. And we have to love ourselves, too!

Money - Venus going into Aries will give us the chance to cut through any financial fog/crap and take direct action. We recognize where we’re too financially impulsive, and we take action to maybe discipline that a little.

Affected will be:

Any placements between 0°00’-10°50’ of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn - the lessons are a little more difficult &/or harsh, here.

Any placement between 0°00’-10°50’ of Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, and Aquarius - there’s more flow (if we even notice anything at all).

Any placements between 15°00’-25°10’ of fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius). Frustrations and delays.

Most of the heavy lifting will occur between May 1-7, when transiting Venus will first conjunct transiting Neptune, and then sextile transiting Pluto. We can align the Venus energies with where The Cosmos is headed.

(Now that I am retired and have more free time, I’m going to to try to resume blog posts about planetary ingresses, retrogrades, and so forth - but probably not in the excruciating detail of the past.) (I saw “7777” in angel numbers as I was typing that!)

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