Moon Phase Energy & Magic

Witches Cupboard — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:26:22 +0000

The Moon is a powerful influence on our emotions, and our lives. And why not? Our bodies are up to 75% water! So what effect do the different moon phases have on us? When is the best time for casting your perfect spell?

Waxing Moon: When the dark side of the moon is to your left, and the bright side to your right, the moon is waxing full. This means it is growing toward a full moon.

This is the time to draw things toward you. A great time for attraction spells of all types (love, money, luck,) growth, abundance, fertility, wishing, good health, anything involving increasing. Plan a new business, begin a relationship, find a new job. This is a time to attract & gain. This phase of the moon represents the Goddess in her Maiden aspect.

Full Moon: This is, of course, when the moon appears completely full and bright.

This time can be good for any spells that need a little extra oomph, or magick! The night of the full moon (and some say the 3 days proceeding and 3 days following) is the time of strongest energy. A good time for fertility spells, as this moon phase is symbolic of the Mother Goddess aspect. Use this time to bring projects and spells begun during the waxing moon to fruition. The full moon is especially powerful for anything pertaining to protection, divination, prophecy, spirituality.

Waning Moon: When the moon is no longer full, and the light seems to be disappearing, it is waning toward a new moon. If the light of the moon is to your left, and the dark of the moon to your right, you know it is a waning moon.

Waning moons are an opportunity to get rid of , banish, things we do not want and/or need. Break bad habits, end relationships, get a negative person out of your life, lose weight, illness, etc. This is the moon phase of the Crone aspect of the Goddess.

New Moon: The moon is new when it is dark, no light is visible.

Some people believe you should refrain from calling upon energies at this time. Think of this time as a cosmic time out, much like a mercury retrograde or moon VOC. Do not actively cast, instead, do things of a more passive nature. This is a good time to conduct blessings, cleanse & consecrate your tools, work in your Book of Shadows.

Whether you notice of not, the moon is always influencing your life and your emotions. Do your best to work with her, and you may find that your life is not only smoother, but happier as well!

~Anyanka

Color Correspondences for spellcraft and candle magick

Witches Cupboard — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:39:46 +0000

Knowing your color correspondences is very important for spellcraft, and especially for candle magick. Sometimes similiar colors have slightly different correspondences, and knowing them and using them correctly can increase the success of your spells and rituals. Sometimes colors will overlap in purpose. When this is the case, choose the one that resonates with you and/or has additional energies that support your purpose. Use this list as a guide for your spellcrafting. You are welcome to print it out for personal reference, but please do not reproduce it for any other purpose.
BLACK
ADVERSITY, BANISHING, BINDING, HEX REMOVAL, UNCROSSING, CURSING, HATRED, ANGER, CONFUSION, DESTRUCTION, WISDOM, MOURNING, LOSS, MEDITATION, CRONE MAGICK, FEMININE ENERGY, ABSTINENCE, DIVINE, TOTAL ABSORBTION OR ENERGY, DISCORD, DESTRUCTION, PROTECTION FROM EVIL SPIRITS, SHIELD FROM THE EVIL EYE, REPELS BLACK MAGICK, SEPERATION, SECRETS, ENDING BAD HABITS
BLUE
TRUTH, PEACE, HEALING, TRANQUILITY, REST, DREAM MAGICK, PROPHETIC DREAMS, FRIENDSHIP, PHYSICAL PROTECTION, HOPE, HEALTH, INSPIRATION, WISDOM, IMMORTALITY, LOYALTY, SERENITY, SINCERITY, DEVOTION, KINDNESS, PATIENCE, FIDELITY, HONESTY, HARMONY IN THE HOME
DARK BLUE
IMPULSIVNESS, DEEP MEDITATION, DEPRESSION, OPENING DOORS, CHANGEABILITY, TRAVEL, WATER ELEMENT INVOCATIONS, FEMALE DEITY INVOCATIONS
LIGHT BLUE
PEACE, RECONCILIATIONS, PATIENCE, TRANQUILITY, UNDERSTANDING, HEALTH, CALMNESS, HEALING, PLEASANT DREAMS
BROWN
EARTH ELEMENTAL MAGICK, UNCERTAINTY, ANIMAL MAGICK, GROUNDING, HOME, LOCATE LOST OBJECTS, HESITATION, NEUTRALITY, BALANCE, CONCENTRATION, INDECISION, TELEPATHIC POWER, STUDY, INTUITIVE COMMUNICATION, EARTHINESS, THRIFT, CENTERING, STABILITY, COMMON SENSE, DIFFUSING POTENTIALLY HARMFUL SITUATIONS
GOLD
SOLAR DEITIES, HIGH MAGICK, MASCULINE ENERGY, MALE DEITY INVOCATIONS, ATTRACTION, PERSUASION, CONFIDENCE, CHARM, WEALTH, COMPENSATION, INCREASE, FINANCIAL INCREASE, GENERAL SUCCESS, PERSONAL SECURITY, EARTH ELEMENT INVOCATION
GRAY
NEUTRALITY, NEGATION, CANCELATION, STALEMATE, GROUNDING, HEX DEFLECTING
GREEN
GREEN MAGICK, EMPLOYMENT, SUCCESS, PLANT HEALING, BEAUTY, EARTH MAGICK, FERTILITY, HEALING, HEALTH, FINANCIAL SECURITY, GOOD FORTUNE, LUCK, PROSPERITY, MONEY, REJUVENATION, MASCULINE ENERGY, FINANCE, ABUNDANCE, COOPERATION, GENEROSITY, ENVY, HARMONY, GROWTH
GREENISH YELLOW
SICKNESS, COWARDICE, ANGER, JEALOUSY, DISCORD
LAVENDER
TENSION RELIEVING, INTELLECT, KNOWLEDGE RETENTION, CONTROLLING ERATIC ENERGY, BRINGING INNER BEAUTY TO THE SURFACE
MAUVE
COOPERATION, INCREASE OF INTUITIVE AND PSYCHIC POWERS, SELF-TRUST, SELF-CONFIDENCE
ORANGE
SUCCESS, CREATIVITY, LEGAL MATTERS, LUCK, ATTRACTION, NEW HOME, ENCOURAGEMENT, ADAPTIBILITY, STIMULATION, HEALTH, HEALING, ENERGY, JOY, ENTHUSIASM, FRIENDSHIP, SELF-CONTROL, INTELLECT, RECEPTIVITY, ORGANIZATION, ACTION, PERSONAL MOTIVATION, BUSINESS PROJECTS
PEACH
FRIENDSHIP, KINDNESS, SYMPATHY, EMPATHY, WELL-WISHING
PINK
LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, ROMANCE, FIDELITY, HONOR, FEMININE ENERGY, HONOR DECENCY, MORALITY, AFFECTION, SERVICE, SPIRITUAL AWAKENING, UNSELFISHNESS, LEADERSHIP, DIPLOMACY, FEMININITY, SELF-LOVE, HARMONY
PURPLE
PSYCHIC ABILITY, HIGH MAGICK, WISDOM, TENSION, SPIRIT MAGICK, SPIRIT CALLING, SUCCESS, AMBITION, INDEPENDENCE, DIVINATION, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, PSYCHIC POWER, HEALING, FEMININE ENERGY, BUSINESS PROGRESS, SPIRITUALITY, POWER, DIGNITY, IDEALISM, PROGRESS, PROTECTION, PRIDE, HONORS, RESPECT, MENTAL POWER, AKASHA ELEMENT INVOCATION
RED
LUST, POWER, VITALITY, STRENGTH, COURAGE, DESTRUCTION, MASCULINE ENERGY, POTENCY, HEALTH, HEALING, ENERGY, LOVE, MAGNETISM, VIGOR, WILL POWER, SEXUAL LOVE, LIFE, FIERY, IMPULSIVE, TAKING CHARGE OF DIFFICULT SITUATIONS, PASSION, ACTIVITY, FIRE ELEMENT INVOCATION,MOTHER ASPECT OF TRIPLE GODDESS INVOCATION
SILVER
STABILIZING ENERGY, PSYCHIC PROTECTION, FEMALE DEITY INVOCATIONS, PROTECTION FROM SUPERNATURAL AND PSYCHIC ENTITIES, RELIEVE INNER TURMOIL, PERSONAL PEACE AND SERENITY
TEAL
PRACTICALITY, SPIRITUALITY, DECISION MAKING, BALANCE, GAINING TRUST
TURQUOISE
STRESS RELIEF, STUDY, KNOWLEDGE RETENTION, FINDING LOGIC IN SITUATIONS WHERE NONE SEEMS TO EXIST
WHITE
PURITY, TRUTH, PEACE, HIGH MAGICK, PROTECTION, HEX BREAKING, UNCROSSING, HEALING, MEDITATION, LUNAR MAGICK, SOLAR MAGICK, HAPPINESS, DEITY INVOCATIONS, SINCERITY, SPIRITUAL MAGICK, SPIRITUALITY, WHOLENESS, GENEROSITY, EXPANSION, OUTGOING, CLEANSING, RESPECT, INNOCENCE, PROPHESY, CLAIRVOYANCE, RELIEVE TENSION, CLARITY, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, MAIDEN ASPECT OF THE TRIPLE GODDESS INVOCATION. CAN BE SUBSTITUTED OR ANY COLOR IN MAGICAL WORK
YELLOW
CHARM, CONFIDENCE, PERSUASION, ENERGY, ATTRACTION, JEALOUSY, WISDOM, VISIONS, PSYCHIC POWERS, MENTAL MAGICK, COMPREHENTION, UNITY, SUCCESS, UNIVERSAL LOVE, ACTIVITY, CREATIVITY, ACTION, DEVELOPE OCCULT POWERS, INVOKE SPIRITS, INSPIRATION, CONCENTRATION, COMMUNICATION, AIR ELEMENT INVOCATION, MALE DEITY INVOCATION

You can visit http://www.thewitchescupboard.com/servlet/the-CANDLES/Categories to find candles in a variety of shapes, colors and purposes!

~Anyanka

P.S. I published this article years ago as an ebay guide. However, it was updated somewhat for this posting.

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Moon Phase Energy & Magic

Color Correspondences for spellcraft and candle magick