Category: Witchcraft

October 14th, 2023 Solar Eclipse in Libra and Its Mystical Significance

October 14th, 2023, promises to be of profound astrological significance—the Solar eclipse in Libra. Let’s unlock the secrets of this lunar eclipse together.

The night of October 14th, 2023, promises a celestial spectacle of profound astrological significance—the Solar eclipse in Libra. This enchanting event marks a harmonious alignment in the cosmos, inviting us to delve into the mysteries of the moon, its role in witchcraft, and the reasons behind the cautionary whispers against manifestation during eclipse season. Let’s unlock the secrets of this eclipse seson together.. 

The Moon’s Timeless Enchantment:

Since day dot, the moon has been a celestial beacon, captivating human hearts and souls. This radiant orb, Earth’s celestial companion, has symbolised femininity, intuition, and the cyclical nature of existence. In ancient cultures worldwide, the moon was revered as a deity, with goddesses like Artemis, Diana, and Selene embodying its nurturing and transformative energies. Eh, I love the moon SO much.

The Moon’s Crucial Role in Witchcraft:

Witches have always recognized the moon’s unparalleled power in their craft. Lunar phases are the very heartbeat of magical practice, offering distinct energies for spellcasting and manifestation:

  • New Moon: A clean slate for beginnings and intentions.
  • Waxing Moon: A time of growth and manifestation.
  • Full Moon: A peak of energy and culmination, a time for thanks and celebration. Even a time to let go.
  • Waning Moon: A phase for releasing and banishing.

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The Solar Eclipse in Libra: A Dance of Balance and Transformation.

A Solar eclipse unfolds when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, momentarily blocking the sun’s light and casting a shadow on our planet. This phenomenon results from the precise alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth in a straight line, with the moon’s shadow being cast onto the Earth’s surface. There are two primary types of solar eclipses: a total solar eclipse, where the sun is completely obscured by the moon, and a partial solar eclipse, where only a portion of the sun is covered. During a total solar eclipse, the sky darkens, and the sun’s corona, a halo of superheated gas, becomes visible.

On October 14th, 2023, this eclipse occurs in the sign of Libra.

Libra, ruled by Venus, seeks harmony, balance, and justice. It invites us to find equilibrium within ourselves and our relationships, embracing change while preserving our inner harmony. Remember to research your specific birth chart placements to see how this moon may impact you.

When does the Eclipse Season End? 

The Eclipse season begins on October 14th with a Solar eclipse. The eclipse season will continue until the Lunar eclipse on October 28th, 2023, which signifies the end of this powerful celestial period. During this time, embrace the opportunity for deep spiritual growth and insight, making it a potent period for magical practices and inner work.

Gossouin of Metz, Image du Monde, Lunar eclipse, Walters Manuscript W.199, fol. 97v by Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts

Why Don’t We Manifest During Eclipse Season?:

Eclipse season, encompassing both solar and lunar eclipses, is a time of heightened emotions and unpredictability. This period is often considered unfavourable for manifestation and spellwork due to the intense energies at play. It can get a wee bit chaotic to work with, even for the most advanced Witches. Instead, it’s wise to focus on self-reflection, releasing what no longer serves you, and setting intentions with prudence.

Eclipse season, encompassing both solar and lunar eclipses, is a time of heightened emotions and unpredictability. This period is often considered unfavourable for manifestation and spellwork due to the intense energies at play. It can get a wee bit chaotic to work with, even for the most advanced Witches.Instead, it’s wise to focus on self-reflection, releasing what no longer serves you, and setting intentions with prudence.



How Can We Honour the Moon During the Eclipse Season?

With this eclipse taking place in Libra, we can also look into the mundane. Libra rules the skin, the kidneys and the lower back. Take yourself for a massage or give yourself a facial during the peak of the moon. Keep it slow and keep it chill during this wee moment of ‘chaos’. 

When Can We Start Manifesting Again?

Ooh super keen and we love to see it! After the 28th October 2023 is when the last Eclipse occurs but I’d recommend adding a few extra days caution to prevent any ‘Shadow’ period hiccups from happening. 

So there you have it, the final Eclipse Season of 2023!

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Love, Ems 

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Rituals and Spells for Harnessing the Energy of the Full Moon in Aries

Emma shares some fabulous insights, spells and rituals so that you can make the most out of 23rd Septembers Aries Full Moon.

It’s one of our favourite times of the Month, the  full moon, and on this 29th of September, 2023, it graces us in the fiery sign of Aries. The Full Moon in Aries is a powerful celestial event, brimming with energy and intensity and as someone with Aries placements, I am SURE feeling it already. Aries, being the first sign of the zodiac, represents beginnings, leadership, and courage. This lunar phase is the perfect time to embrace new opportunities, release what no longer serves you, and ignite your inner fire. So let’s  explore the significance of the Full Moon in Aries and share some magical rituals and spells to help you harness its energy.

Featured image: British Night Sky by tombayly13

The Full Moon in Aries: Significance

The Full Moon is a culmination of energy, a time when the lunar cycle reaches its zenith. When it occurs in Aries, a sign ruled by Mars, the planet of action and passion, the energy becomes electrifying. Here are some key themes associated with the Full Moon in Aries:

Initiation and Courage: Aries is known for its boldness and fearlessness. This Full Moon encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, take risks, and initiate new endeavors with confidence.

Self-Discovery: Aries is the sign of the self. Use this time to delve into self-discovery, understanding your desires, strengths, and weaknesses. What do you want to manifest in your life?

Releasing Pent-Up Energy: Aries is a fire sign, and this Full Moon can help you release pent-up emotions and frustrations. It’s a time to let go of what no longer serves you, making room for fresh energies.

 Basically this full Moon is all about letting go, so that you can move forward into the next stages of your spiritual journey. 

Eg. Want to find love? This is a perfect time to do a cord cutting ritual to let go of past romantic trauma and open yourself up to love. 

Want to move into the next stage of your career? This is the perfect moon to purge yourself of self doubt and visualise the next steps in your career. 

This is also the last recommended Full Moon to manifest before the eclipse season starts – why? Eclipse season can be chaotic and things that you manifest may not work out the way you expect. When I worked with Astrologer Queen Aliza Kelly, she warned me about doing this once annnnnnnd let’s just say I’ll never do it again…but that is another blog post entirely! Just listen to your spiritual Aunties, coven kids, as we only advise so you don’t repeat our mistakes. 

by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center

Rituals and Spells for the Full Moon in Aries

So, how can we use this full moon to help release the things that are barriers to our manifestations…well, you’ve come to the right place. 

Fire Meditation: Find a quiet, safe space outdoors or by a window. Light a red or white candle (colors associated with Aries) and gaze into the flame. As you do, visualize any fears, doubts, or obstacles burning away. Channel the fiery energy of Aries to boost your confidence and courage.

Write Your Desires: Take a piece of paper and write down your intentions and desires for the coming weeks or months. Be specific about what you want to achieve. Then, under the light of the Full Moon, burn the paper, releasing your intentions to the universe.

Release Ritual: Write down any negative thoughts, habits, or situations that you wish to release. Visualise these aspects leaving your life. You can bury the paper in the earth or toss it into flowing water as a symbol of letting go.

Aries Tarot Reading: If you’re into tarot (and we sure are here!) perform a tarot reading with a focus on new beginnings and courage. The Fool card and the Emperor card may be particularly relevant during this time.

Protection Spell: Aries is also associated with protecting one’s boundaries. Create a protective circle by casting a circle of salt around yourself. As you do, recite a protection incantation, such as: “By the power of Aries, I shield myself from harm. Boundaries strong, I remain unharmed.”

Moon Bathing: Spend some time outdoors under the light of the Full Moon, soaking in its energy. Visualize the moon’s energy infusing you with courage and determination.

“Candle with smoke” by Rob Ellis’

Cord Cutting Ritual : 

What you need:

  • A (red if posible but other colours are fine) cord or string
  • A pair of scissors
  • A red or white candle
  • A quiet, sacred space

Steps: 

Find a quiet space and light candle.

  • Hold the red cord and focus on what you wish to release—negative thoughts, attachments, or emotional burdens.
  • Cut the cord, saying:

“By the Aries Full Moon’s might, I release what binds me tight. As I sever this cord today, I’m free to light my own way.“

pssst! You can write your own chant if you wish 😉
  • Visualise the released energy dissipating, leaving you feeling lighter and empowered.
  • Safely extinguish the candle and reflect on your renewed sense of freedom.
  • This spell allows you to let go of what no longer serves you and embrace the Full Moon in Aries’ empowering energy.

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by Frances Lane

The Full Moon in Aries is a potent cosmic event that offers us the opportunity to tap into our inner fire and embark on new journeys with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just beginning to explore the world of magic and spirituality, these rituals and spells can help you make the most of this celestial occasion (and we never need an excuse to work with teh Moon here at Digital Coven) Embrace the energy of Aries, release what no longer serves you, and set your intentions ablaze under the radiant light of the Full Moon. May this magical night bring you courage, clarity, and transformation!

Are you working with the Full Moon tonight? If so let us know below or one our social channels as we LOVE to hear from you (we’re needy like that). 

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Until next time, darlings! 

Love, Ems 

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Green Witchcraft: Growing my own herbs 

Green Witchery is the theme of Tarot Reader, Emma’s latest project – growing herbs and using them in her witchcraft. Nice.

What I am doing 

Well dear coven, it’s finally happened – I only got some outdoor space and finally started growing my own herbs. I am unbelievably excited about this fact, maybe too excited but  here is the low down on my little green adventure:

What Herbs am I growing?

I am currently growing six different herbs in three seperate herb boxes in this batch and they are as follows:

  • Basil and Parsley – as they are both thirsty plants so grow well together. 
  • Chive, Sage and Thyme  – These grow well together and as I am growing the Sage in there too, I don’t want too many aggressive plants together. 
  • Mint – this is an aggressive plant according to my research so it was recommended that you grow it separately where possible.  

All the herbs together, auw.

Magickal uses for Herbs : 

  • Basil – Protection and wards of negative energies, prosperity and wealth, abundance, loving vibrations 
  • Chive – Health, protection of home and body, 
  • Thyme – Attracts loyalty, love and helps support Psychic abilities 
  • Parsley – Creates power and strength also for passion, purification, and prosperity.
  • Mint – encourages strength, abundance, good communication and protection 
  • Sage – Cleansing and warding of negative energy wisdom, longevity and health 

Why start growing my own now?

Living in London outdoor space is a bit of a luxury so having spent the last 10 years with just a balcony I was desperate to get my inner cottage core Queen out and get a little herb situation going on in my very own garden. I finally got to move house last year and after settling in I have no excuse not to do it, so here we are. I’ve deliberately started my gardening experience in a very basic and lowlight way to start with but hopefully it will bloom into something more fruitful over the years. Who doesn’t like a fulfilling hobby, huh? Especially when you can make spells and snacks out of it. 

How am I growing herbs? 

I generally woke up and decided today ‘I’m going to start growing some herbs and see what happens’ 

Basically, this. 

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So I used my ADHD superpowers to help me find the quickest solution to make the magick happen. 

The Herb Growing Kit: 

I got the planting containers from Amazon* – these are to settle them in and grow them out a wee bit and then I’ll get something more swanky and permanent. If successful I will  then begin the process again with new herbs. Exciting times indeed. 

Top Level: Compost, live plants, seeds and some planting containers.

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Compost  – I got a cheap condensed packet Poundland where you just add water and et voila, you’ve got a huge bag of compost! I am not going to lie, that part of the process was really fun. 

I brought the live plants from supermarkets. In some cases we got them reduced,so technically we saved some of them. Auw. I had previous success growing a fresh live basil from the supermarket reduced aisle so I was hopeful my impulsive gardening episode would be just as successful. 

Finally, some ‘Grow your one Christmas Dinner’ pack of seeds that I also acquired at Poundland also got planted in the boxes  and I will report back on any progress with that in a few months. 

I wanted to do this approach to show that anyone can have a go – there are no promises that we will be successful but we’re currently looking good! 

(Green) fingers crossed that this little experiment of mine goes well and if it does I will certainly do it again as I find being in the garden and/or growing things really soothes me. It’s now become an important feature of my everyday practice with me setting my intentions into my plants and watching them grow with my attention – certainly useful as practice for mindfulness.

The Mint is settling in nicely.

So our next stop? Seeking the pots to put them in full time, deciding which recipes and spells to concoct with my new fresh garden annnd what should I grow next? 

Have you been inspired to get your grow own – or are you a Green witch with some tips to share? Let us know below in the comments or via social media as we love to hear from you! 

Until next time, darlings! 

Love, Ems 

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20 Versatile Ways to Harness the Power of Moon Water in Your Spiritual Practice

20 fabulous ways that you use Moonwater to super charge your witchcraft and spiritual practice.

I simply adore making Moon water, and like many witches it was one of the first rituals I started performing as a practicing witch. What I love about Moon water is that it is so versatile. When I started making this list I didn’t expect it to end up as long as it did and I fully expect to make a part two to this as I continue down this spiritual road and we share ideas. 

Here’s a list of ways you can use Moon water:

Cleansing and Purification: Use Moon water to cleanse and purify yourself, objects, or spaces of negative energy. Sprinkle or spray it around your home or sacred space. It makes the perfect ingredient to a room spray. 

Bathing and Showering: Make washing even more magickal by adding moon water to your bath or mixing it with your shower gel to help you cleanse and refresh your energy.

Altar Offerings: Use as an offering on altars, particularly those dedicated to lunar deities or during lunar rituals – if that is your practice. 

Charging Crystals and Gemstones: Place crystals and gemstones in a bowl of moon water under the moonlight to cleanse and charge their energy. Make sure to check that the Crystals are safe to use in water. 

Anointing: Use moon water to anoint candles, tools, or yourself during rituals or spells for added lunar energy. 

Drinking: Make sure that the water is safe to drink first but the consumption of moon water is believed to promote intuition, psychic abilities, and spiritual insight. 

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Dreamwork: Drink a small amount of moon water before sleep to enhance dream recall and promote lucid and intuitive dreaming.

Plant Care: I love to water my plants with moon water when I am manifesting something as it helps me focus and I can see something develop from my attention to it. You can also water your plants with moon water to promote growth and vitality, especially during the full moon. Good plant parenting right there.

Divination: This will certainly need to be a larger article but one way you can use moon water as a scrying tool is by placing it in a black bowl or mirror to enhance your divination practices. It’s also really useful to sprinkle around any areas where you perform readings and want to do a quick space cleanse. 

Magical Ink: This is something I’m exploring more at the minute so I will report on all my findings soon but you can use moon water as a base for creating magical inks or writing spells, intentions, or sigils. Fabulous, right? 

Ritual Baths: Take a ritual bath with moon water to align your energy with the moon’s cycles and intentions…or just take a witchy bath whenever, we advocate for romantising your life here. 

Making Moon Tea: Who doesn’t love a good cuppa? Mind you, I would say that as a Brit. Use Moon water to brew herbal teas to infuse them with lunar energy.

Energy Cleansing Tools: Soak crystals, pendulums, or other divination tools in moon water to cleanse and reset their energy.

Empowering Jewellery: Empower your jewellery, such as rings, necklaces, or amulets, by soaking them in moon water.Also great for cleansing proactive jewerllery – or in general.

Enhancing Spells: Add moon water to spell jars, potions, or spellwork to enhance their potency and connection to lunar energies.

Charging Tarot or Oracle Decks: Place your tarot or oracle cards in moonlight while resting on a dish of moon water to cleanse and charge them.

20 fabulous ways that you can use your Moon water to supercharge your witchcraft and spiritual practice.

“Herbal Witch Hazel” by thedabblist is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Spiritual Bath Salts: Mix moon water with Epsom salts and essential oils for a luxurious and spiritually cleansing bath.

Emotional Healing: Use moon water in emotional healing rituals or practices, as it is believed to provide emotional balance and support – maybe use in a oil burner when performing shadow work.

Manifestation: Super charge your manifestations by choosing the perfect Moon phase for your goals. Write your intentions or desires on a piece of paper, soak it in moon water, and let it dry in the moonlight.

Offerings to Deities: Check in and use moon water as an offering to deities during rituals and prayers. 

Phew, I will leave it 20 for now but let us know how you use Moon water below in our comments or via our social media. 

Remember that the specific use of moon water may vary depending on your personal beliefs and spiritual practices. 

Always use moon water with respect for its symbolic and energetic properties. Make sure that you collect moon water safely, using only clean containers and following hygiene guidelines if you plan to ingest it.

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Remaining New Moon and Full Phases for 2023 [UK] : 

Also features the Celtic and Native American traditional moon phase names

15th September 2023

  • New Moon – ‘New Singing Moon’, ‘New Wine Moon’ or ‘New Full Corn Moon’ in Virgo

29th September 2023 

  • Full Moon – ”New Singing Moon’ , ‘New Wine Moon’ or ‘New Full Corn Moon’’ in Aires

14th October 2023

  • New Moon – ‘Seedfall Moon’, ‘Harvest Moon ‘ or ‘New Hunter’s Moon’ in Libra

28th October 2023 

  • Full Moon – ‘Seedfall Moon’, ‘Harvest Moon ‘ or ‘Full Hunter’s Moon’ in Taurus

13th November 2023 

  • New Moon – ‘Dark or Oak Moon’ or ‘New Beaver Moon’ in Scorpio

27th November 2023

  • Full Moon – ‘Dark or Oak Moon’ or ‘New Beaver Moon’ in Gemini

12th December 2023 

  • New Moon – ‘Wolf Moon’ or ‘New Cold Moon’ in Saggittarius

27th December 2023

  • Full Moon – ‘Wolf Moon’ or ‘New Cold Moon’ in Cancer

More info on moon names & dates here: 

Pssst – Why not check our ‘How to Make Moon Water’ article? It has some extra ideas on how you can utilise your moon water…

How do you use your Moon Water? We’d love to hear how you use Moon Water in your practice below in the comments or on our socials. As always please let us know your recommendations or questions for future topics around witchcraft. 

Enquiries? We’ve created this magick little contact form here for enquires and questions.

Until Next time, 

Love, Emma 

@Bunnypudding (Tiktok) / @Bunnyscopes (Instagram)

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How to make Moon Water 

UK Tarot Reader and Witch Emma teaches us about the enchanting world of Moon water and the ways it supercharges your witchcraft.

The New Moon is in Virgo on the 15th September so I thought it would be timely to learn more about the enchanting world of Moon water and the ways it supercharges your witchcraft. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just dipping your toes into the magical waters, harnessing the power of the Moon and its cycles can add a celestial touch to your craft. Plus….it’s really bloody fun. Who doesn’t like making a lil ceremony out of things, huh? 

Today, we’re gonna dive into the process of making Moon water during the new Moon and explore the ways you can use this elixir in your spells and rituals.

Making Moon Water: 

How to make Moon water from your very own home is simple, just follow the below instructions. 

What you will need to make moon water:

  • A clean glass or crystal container – preferably with a lid
  • Pure, clean water – spring or filtered works best and tap is fine
  • A quiet, sacred space under the night sky – if you don’t have access to any outdoor space then a shelf or window sill works. 
  • Patience and intent – Make sure you know what your New Moon intentions are before you begin the Moon Water process. 

“A witch holding a glass of wine” by freestocks.org is marked with CC0 1.0.

How to make Moon Water: 

Now you have everything that you need please follow these next steps to make your New Moon Water. 

  • Choose Your Moon Water  Container: Select a clear, glass or crystal container for your Moon water. The container should be clean and free from any contaminants especially if you plan to drink the water. If you can only get clear plastic etc that is fine. 
  • Setting the Stage: Find a quiet, sacred space outdoors where you can place your container. The new Moon phase is the ideal time to connect with the Moon’s energy, as it represents new beginnings and fresh intentions.If you don’t have access to outside space then you can store your Moon water on a shelf or window sill so it can bask in the Moonlight.
  • Fill Your Container: Pour your chosen water into the container and make sure that it is sealed tight so no little nasties get in there! [Optional] You can also add herbs and other ingredients to help flavour the water and/or build the intent.
  • Select Your Crystal [optional]: Placing a crystal by your water can infuse it with additional energy. Quartz crystals are versatile and work well for most intentions, but you can choose one that resonates with your specific goal. PLEASE NOTE: Putting crystals in the water is risky so please don’t do this or check with an expert before you do if you plan to consume the water.
  • Set Your Intentions: As you place your container in the Moonlight, focus on your intentions for this Moon water. What do you want to manifest in your life? Visualise this goal and set the water with your intent/manifestation. [Optional] You can write down on a piece of paper your goals and leave by the Moon water to set your intent and/or you can read aloud your intentions when placing your water in it’s charging location. I like to use music to get me into the magickal head space as well.
  • Leave It to Charge: Leave the container under the Moonlight for the entire night, ideally from the moment the new Moon is visible until dawn. We all have different life and sleep patterns so these times may vary.
  • Retrieve Your Moon Water: When you wake up, collect your container. Your Moon water is now charged with the energy of the new Moon and your intentions. 

Now,  it’s time to use that Moon water to make some magick and there are plenty of ways to use Moon water in your practice. 

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The Witchy Uses of Moon Water

Now that you’ve crafted yourself some snazzy lil’  Moon water, let’s explore the fascinating ways you can integrate it into your witchcraft. We’ll go more in depth into these ways in further posts but for a general idea: 

 Spellwork and Rituals: Moon water is a versatile ingredient in spellcasting. Use it to consecrate tools, anoint candles, or enhance the potency of your spells.

 Cleansing and Purification: Sprinkle Moon water around your home to cleanse and purify the energy. You can also add a few drops to your bath for a spiritually refreshing experience.

Housework: If you really want to go all the way when it comes to purification and cleansing your space, you can even use Moon water in your housework and daily chores. Adding Moon water to a mix of water and salt is a fabulous cleanser for your floor. Mirror magic? Mixing Moon water with salt and vinegar is great for cleaning your mirrors which capture a lot of energy and can be powerful tools for spell work.

You could even use a larger container especially for the storaging of Moon water for use in cleansing your home throughout the cycle. Now, that is dedication!

Divination Enhancer: Dab Moon water on your third eye (forehead) before a tarot reading or scrying session to enhance your intuitive abilities. You could also do this before bed to encourage psychic dreams. 

Meditation Aid: Sip a small amount of Moon water before meditation or bedtime  to help you connect with your inner self and the lunar energies.

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Dream Magic: Place a glass of Moon water on your nightstand to encourage lucid and vivid dreaming. Some witches believe it aids in dream interpretation. Putting Moon water on your pulse points before bed can also encourage intuitive dreams. 

Charging Crystals and Talismans: Use Moon water to cleanse and charge your crystals and talismans, amplifying their metaphysical properties.

 Anointing Tools: Dip your wand, or other magical tools in Moon water to enhance their magical potency. Also great for jewellery and other magical apprael. 

Blessing and Protection: Create a protective circle by sprinkling Moon water around your sacred space before rituals or spellcasting.

Beauty and Self-Care: Incorporate moon water into your skincare routine to promote clear, radiant skin and a sense of inner and outer beauty. You can even use Moon water in the bath and wash your face and hair with that extra magical touch. Just make sure to visualise what you are manifesting as you do.

 Manifestation: Use Moon water to water plants, symbolizing the nurturing of your intentions and goals (more on this later in the month!). You can also drink it as you visualise your manifestation goals 

Cooking and Kitchen Witchery – Using Moon water as an ingredient and to boil things such as tea or pasta helps adds a little extra magic into your meals. You can also use a few drops within stocks to freeze and spread the intention through the Month. Nice! 

More Magical recipes here. 

Crafting Moon water during the new Moon and infusing it with your intentions is a delightful way to tap into the Moon’s magical energy. It’s certainly one of the simplest ways to get into practicing monthly rituals and is for beginner witches.  Whether you’re using it in spellwork, cleansing, or self-care, the possibilities for its uses can be tailored to your practice! So, grab your crystals, set your intentions, and let the magic of Moon water help energenise your magic and manifestations 🌙🔮✨

“Super Moon Over Water by Beach” by PictureKat is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

When is the next New Moon? 

The next New Moon is 15th September 2023 and will be in Virgo. This is the best time to set your intentions due to it being the last New Moon before Eclipse Season kick starts from 14th October. Eclipses can be chaotic so I don’t personally manifest during time (I learn from my mistakes!) so I use this time to plant the seeds and build the foundations of what I am manifesting before taking a lil break until after eclipse season ends on the 28th Oct. 

The remaining New Moons for 2023 are: 

14th October 2023

  • New Moon – New Hunter’s Moon

13th November 2023 

  • New Moon – New Beaver Moon

12th December 2023 

  • New Moon – New Cold Moon

Have I  inspired you to make moon water or use it in a different way? I hope so and as always we’d love to hear here from you at Digital Coven HQ so let us know in the below comments or via socials. 

Enquiries? We’ve created this magick little contact form here for enquires and questions.

Until Next time, 

Love, Emma 

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New Moon in Libra 2022

Bang in the middle of Mercury Retrograde and just after the seasonal shift of the seasons, we have a chance for new beginnings and transitions with the New Moon in Libra.

The faintest slither of a golden moon can be seen against a jack black sky
Image by JB from Pixabay

When is the New Moon in Libra?

The New Moon in Libra is on 25th September 2022 and will reach its peak at 10:55am BST.

What is the New Moon?

The New Moon marks the start of the Lunar cycle and is sometimes also knowns as the Dark Moon as during this point the moon isn’t visible to us, but she is still there.

What does the New Moon mean in Witchcraft?

The New Moon is a new chapter, a time for new beginnings and a time for intention setting.

What are the themes of the New Moon in Libra?

Libra is ruled by Venus (the planet of love, romance and relationships) so now’s the time we can review existing relationships or even aim for a new one. This particular moon will also be directly opposite Jupiter (planet of luck, fortune, favour and blessings) so there will be a spark in the air, almost as though the power of the moon and the changes around us have been magnified. It’s going to be fit.

Being Libra, we should also look at the areas of our life that need more balance, can something be lost or gained to help you through the rest of the year in more equilibrium.

What herbs are related to this moon

Rose will be your best friend right now because not only is rose associated with the moon but it’ll also work well with Libra and its ruler, Venus.

Elderberry (which is in season right now if some grows near you) and thyme from your garden or spice rack will also go down a treat.

What can I do during the New Moon?

  1. Intention setting ceremony

    As we reach the New Moon start your intention setting, write down what you desire as though you have already achieved it. Fold the paper three times towards you to welcome these things into your life. Burn the paper in a fire-safe place to release those intentions into the universe and be ready for the next steps in your moon work.
  2. Ritual bath / Shower

    A ritual bath or shower can help cleanse the body, mind and spirit from the cycle before. Set your vibe with incense and candles of your choice (I use rose incense and pink candles for this moon) and add the following either directly to your bath or into a fabric bag and tie it to the shower head if you don’t have a bath:

    – Rose petals / Rose Essential oils to represent the Moon and Venus
    – Salt (I use Pink salt but any kind you have is perfect) to ground yourself
    – Lemon slices to cleanse and purify
    – Thyme for courage to strive for your intention and to protect you during the cycle ahead

    As you bathe, think on your intention and all you hope to achieve during the next cycle. As you wash, picture yourself washing away any hurt, pain or discomfort from the previous cycle, your past mistakes will literally go down the drain.

    Use a sieve to collect the remaining ‘bits’, thank them for their help and dispose of them.
  3. Moon tea latte

    All you need is rose tea and milk of your choice… make the tea almost like an espresso so either steep in a small amount of water from the kettle for 5 mins OR boil in a saucepan. You can add sugar or Agave / Honey to your taste. Strain the water into a glass and top with heated milk (yes, it’ll be a pink latte). Stir three times with your intention for the cycle, seal this moment by tapping the rim of you cup three times with a spoon and relax with a tasty rose latte.
  4. Shadow work

    Use this moment to reflect on the past cycle or even the year so far and find moments you need to change, adapt or improve. Here are some prompts you can use:

    – What is no longer bringing me joy?
    – How can I open myself up to new relationships?
    – Are they any relationships I can give more to?
    – Are there any relationships I give too much to?
    – In what ways have I grown over summer?
    – How can I love myself more?
    – In what ways can I start to rest more during autumn and winter?
    – What was my previous intention and how did I do?

But, even if you just wanted to sit in a comfy cocoon and have an early night, that’s OK too. All practices are different so you don’t need to do all of the above if that’s not for you.

Have a happy New Moon in Libra ❤

Simple morning ritual for the beginner witch

AJ shares one of her morning rituals, which is perfect for the beginners or for witches looking for some inspiration

A new day is here and you feel MAGICAL AF, how best to start your day than a a simple ritual?

Now, don’t get me wrong, we are NOT a Disney Princess, we do not wake primed and perfect and ready to tackle our day. Sometimes it takes every ounce of energy to just sit up.

Here, I have broken down a nice ritual you can do as and when you feel like you can, don’t feel guilty if you don’t do it everyday, i can guarantee I don’t! However, I do notice that my better days have always been those where I have done some kind of ritual. Could just be though!

Your morning caffeine kick

Whether it’s tea or coffee, even a glass of water, whatever your choice of beverage is first thing in the morning, let’s make it magical.

A black coffee cup that looks like a cauldron holds a cup of tea and says 'witches brew' on the front
AJ’s favourite mug

I add honey (to sweeten my day) to my coffee (grounding) and stir the cup three times as I set my intention for the day. Sometimes out loud, sometimes in my head. Whatever my intention is, i speak it as though it has already been achieved.

e.g.

“I have had a productive day”

“I have had a happy day”

“I have achieved everything I wanted to achieve”

“I completed that report”

” I have absolutely smashed my day because I am a badass”

After the third stir, I tap my spoon three times on the rim of my favourite mug to ‘seal’ the intention for the day. Instead of a spoon, you can also use a cinnamon stick for extra abundance and magical energy!

Light a candle / some incense

This can be made even better when you use a candle / colour or scent to compliment your intention for the day. For example, if you want to stay relaxed, use lavender.

Here’s a wee correspondence chart if this is all new to you

VibeColourScent
HappyYellowFrankincense or orange
CreativeOrangeCinnamon
RelaxedBlueLavender
RomanceReds and Pinks Rose or cherry (dragonsblood is great for love magic, wink wink)
Lucky / wealthGreenPine

Visualise your day

As I have a 9-5, it’s pretty easy to predict how my day is going to go but I also visualise how i want my day to make me FEEL. Maybe I have a big presentation that i’m nervous about it, as I get dressed i picture myself absolutely smashing it and celebrating in the pub afterwards. It’s warm, inviting and the air is abuzz with delight.

Draw a card of the day

This is a nice and simple thing to do if you’re still learning tarot, want to brush up your skills, are experimenting with a different deck or even just want to start incorporating more divination into your daily routine.

The Supernatural Tarot deck and guide book is spread out on the carpet. the first card is turned up showing XVIII The Moon - represented here by an illustrated version of the character Loki / Gabriel in various shades of blue with the red phases of the moon circling his head. 2 cards remain face down with a pentacle in the centre.
The Supernatural Tarot Deck

Questions to ask as you shuffle your deck:

“What challenges may I see today”

“How do I approach that presentation I have”

“How do I communicate my feelings with X:

“How can i make my day brighter’

“What good news in in store today”

Seal your day

As the ending to my little ritual of the morning, I like to seal it with a bit of glamour magic. I have a favourite enchanted lipstick (or a chapstick of you’re not feeling the effort… you know), pop that on while speaking a final affirmation to the mirror. For me, that final affirmation is usually ‘you got this, AJ’.

What rituals do you do in the mornings?

A Witches Altar – Making & using your own Witch Altar

Aj discusses all things witch altar in todays post. What do you have on yours?

If you’re new to the world of witchcraft and have been feeling confused when you see things like ‘time to change up my altar’ or ‘left an offering on my altar’, don’t worry because we got you.

Ash from various incense is smudged on a worn wooden table next to a lit blue candle with a steady flame. This table clearly belongs to a practitioner of the magical arts... but they're also a nerd as in the background, beside a palmistry model is a recreation of the V. Day kiss between two Storm Troopers. The oxymoron between the beautifully creative 'fresh out of fucks' cross stitch beside a cluster of amethyst and a raw rose quartz speaks a thousand words.
not your typical witch altar

What is an altar?

For many people, an altar is used as a place to centre their practice. Almost like a holy place. Where they can worship their deities, where they can craft their spells and conduct their rituals and, for some, pray. Sometimes, I feel like a terrible witch because I do not have an altar, and that’s OK! You don’t necessarily need one, especially if you’re not open about your craft.

They can be a little table, a bookcase, a travel tin for witches on the go or those ‘in the broom closet’ as we say.

Even though I don’t really have an altar, i imagine mine is my entire house, especially the kitchen as kitchen witchery is a part of my every day practice.

What do I need on an Witch altar?

This depends entirely on you and your practice but typically you will have:

  • Representations of the four elements
  • Either an Athame or a wand
  • A bell
  • Candles (can include dedicated candles for your deities)
  • Your book of shadows

Basically, your altar will need to be PRACTICAL and have the tools you will need to perform your magic and rituals. You don’t need to make them over complicated but, if this is within your practice, you can make them seasonal as the Wheel of the Year turns.


How do I represent the elements on my Witch altar?

This is a lot simpler than you think:

Air = Incence

Water = a jar / glass of water (i even have seashells around to represent water)

Earth = a plant pot of earth, a dish of sand

Fire = a candle

“BUT AJ”, I hear you cry, “how can i not be obvious about it”? Take a little a vase and put in some herbs and flowers:

Air = Sage or Lavender

Water = Thyme or Rose

Earth = Mugwort or honeysuckle

Fire = Rosemary or carnation

Credit Image

If you don’t have the finances to keep refreshing the herbs or flowers then a drawing of each is enough, even a drawing of the elemental symbols will do! Witchcraft doesn’t need to cost you any money when there is power and creativity in you too.

What do you have on your altar? Let us know in the comments.

If you want more from AJ, you can find her on TikTok

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Working With The Moon: Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius 11/8/2022

Resident Moon Witch AJ talks about Working With The Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius

As we pass midsummer and, despite the obscene weather we’re having right now, the seasons start their transition into Autumn, we have the Full Sturgeon Moon in Aquarius with us, and the final Supermoon of 2022.

What is a Supermoon?

A Supermoon is when a full moon is at its closest point to the Earth during its orbit and it appears larger and brighter. The point where non moon followers add ‘wow, the moon looks big tonight’ to their Instagram Stories.

When it comes to the astrology and witchcraft side of a Supermoon, allegedly a Supermoon can enhance your emotions and can make you feel more exposed. However, moments like this always make me think of my Aunt who taught me the ways of the moon:

“The moon doesn’t care whether we think she’s super or small.

She’s just there and there for us”

Full Moon 'Supermoon' Pink Moon by NASA
The Next Full Moon Is a ‘Supermoon’ Pink Moon
by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center

What is the Sturgeon Moon?

The Sturgeon Moon is an interpretation of the Native American name for this full moon. It marks the time when the Giant Sturgeon of the Great Lakes were caught by Algonquin tribes.

For generations, Native Americans have marked cycles of the moon to signify certain times of the year. In August, we welcome the Sturgeon Moon – also known as the Green Corn Moon, the Red Moon, and the Grain Moon. The full Sturgeon Moon marks the time for noted ease in catching fish in Great Lakes area….The legend of the moon varies across tribes; however, something all tribes seem to have in common is the use of a lunar calendar. Tribal winter counts were done by using the lunar calendar to record notable events throughout the year — and each moon signified something different for each tribe that named it.

Tristan Picotte, Nativeknott 2019

The English name for this moon is the Corn Moon and marks the beginning of the harvest season

The Celtic name for this moon is the Dispute Moon, highlighting the transition of the seasons and the impact on the harvest. It could be a hot and dry summer or a temperate wet summer, both can impact what we reap during harvest season.

Sturgeon Moon setting at dawn
Sturgeon Moon setting at dawn 20190816
by Kenneth Cole Schneider

What does this Sturgeon Moon mean?

This year, the Sturgeon Moon is in Aquarius, bang in the middle of Leo Season. With Leo being firey, excitable and creative, the moon in Aquarius can help us to take a step back and to review before we act.

I have used this moon to review my year so far, forgive any previous hurt, release what hasn’t served me for six months and finesse my plans moving forward, rather than jumping straight in.

What can I do during this full moon?

First thing’s first that I have to remind a lot of people, the full moon lasts three days… If you can’t do something for it tonight, that’s OK. You have another two days!

As the full moon is generally the time we release (see more about Moon Work in my Beginners Guide to Witchcraft), now is a good time to literally throw something away that you no longer need. Not exactly a deep clean but I use full moons to clear my work desk and start the new cycle fresh.

If you have set any intentions for the year, check in on them. How are they going? Do some require more attention? Are some not quite there and maybe need a refresh?

Check in with yourself. How are you? How is your year going? Are there any thoughts or moments you can release that you don’t want to take into the second half of the year?

What rituals can I do during this full moon?

Release Ritual:


Take a bayleaf and write what you want to release, burn the bayleaf in a firesafe place and meditate. As you meditate, imagine the thing you’re letting go of leaving your body.

Cork and bayleaf
Cork and bayleaf
by PedjaP

Forgiveness Ritual:

Write a letter to the person, moment or thing you want to forgive, especially if it’s yourself. Burn it in a firesafe place. As the flames consume the thing that you wanted to forgive look up at the moon and thank her for giving you the strength to let go, release and move forward. As the flames die down, feel how much lighter you are.

Manifest with the Moon:

Use this moon to begin manifesting something for the remainder of the year, something more short term factoring in things like the shorter days that will come.

Write down:

  • What you want to achieve in the present tense as though you already had it, like an affirmation
  • How you achieved this thing as though you already did it
  • Meditate and picture that moment of success

As you’re doing this, either on a candle or in a firesafe dish, burn the cinnamon (prosperity and abundance), coffee (speed), rosemary (positivity) and spearmint (wealth and good luck)

The next morning, repeat your affirmation. Whether this is written down, said to yourself in the mirror or whispered quietly to yourself as you make your morning coffee.

Remember, with all intention setting and manifestation action is required, remember the list you made of how you achieved your goal and start putting those steps into place on the final night of the full moon.

the moon by Frances Lane
the moon
by Frances Lane

We hope this was helpful and we’ll be sure to have a write up ready for the next Full Moon in Pisces on 10th September!

How are you celebrating the Sturgeon Supermoon in Aquarius?

If you want more from AJ, our resident moon witch, you can find her on TikTok

Featured image: British Night Sky by tombayly13

Why is 8th August the luckiest day of the year? – What is The Lions Gate Portal

It’s the 8/8 which means it’s the Lions Gate Portal! Here is how to use it to super charge your manifestations.

Top Level: 

  • Key Date: 8th August 2022 is considered the Peak of The Lions Gate Portal.
  • Magick: Is a great time to manifest your goals dreams – if using the moon is the moon phase will be Waxing Gibbous in the sign of Sagittarius. (Also see spells below)
  • Ends:12th August ends. 

What is The Lions Gate Portal? 

Put simply, The Lions Gate Portal is considered one of the strongest magickal periods of the annual astrological calendar. It celebrates the alignment of Earth, The Sun in Leo, Sirius (The dog star, the brightest star in the sky and not the Harry Potter Character but he does have the star as his namesake) and the constellation Orions belt. This alignment happens every year and at the same time, from 28th July to 12th August. 

The activation happens on the 8th of August and is believed to be when the period is at its peak for manifesting and spell work. Yey!

*Featured top image credit: Hubble Peers into the Mouth of Leo A by NASA Goddard Photo and Video

Image: star collage (leo)
by bitmask

Why is The Lions Gate portal important to witches and spiritual practitioners? 

We can use this energy to empower our manifesttaions and spell work. 8th August can often be refered to as the luckiest day of year, so it’s a perfect time to try your luck by going large with your manifestations. Dream house? Go for it. Perfect job change? Make it happen. Want love? Attract that energy to you.

The key to this period is keeping that energy up and truly believe that anything is posible and making sure you’re intent and desires are clearly expressed. Don’t chase, attract, honey!

Astrology:

  • The Sun is the ruler of Leo, therefore when The Sun enters Leo every year to mark Leo season, this creates really positive and powerful energy which is hypercharged during the Lion’s Gate Portal period. 
  • Leo is a sign of ‘self’:  ego, of understanding yourself on the inside and how you present outwardly, self-confidence, confidence and bravery. Basically, it’s a perfect time for manifesting the dreams and desires that are associated with you and your goals.  Go big or go home is certainly an apt phrase for Leos and their approach to life and also this period energetically. Therefore, it’s a great period to manifest career or life goals. 
  • Locate where Leo is in your birth chart and what house it is in, this will guide you in where you should be focusing your attention when it comes to manifesting goals during this period.

Numerology:

  • 8/8 is considered a very powerful number in numerology meaning: Abundance, luck and growth. The number 8 is considered lucky and powerful in cultures throughout the world.

Symbology:

  • The infinity symbol  ∞ equals 8 and is considered the symbol for manifestation. As above, so below.

How can I use it for my magick? 

Some start from the 28th July and build up (like me!) but the peak period is considered to be the 8th of August (8/8) to use this energy in spell work is very simple, so for those just starting out below is a simply but effective way to manifest your desires. 

Perfect for beginners: 

The Everyday Extra Empowerment: 

  • Meditating in the Sun – and visualising what you desire in detail is fabulous way to use that strong the Sun in Leo energy.
  • Journaling – every morning with prompts to help progress you towards your goal. 
  • Affirmations – choose 8 affirmations that present what you wish to achieve over the next year and say them to your self in the mirror. I recommend doing an affirmation in mirror every morning anyway.
Meditation time
by _Hadock_

Simple Manifestaion practice on the day: 

  • The Diary Method: 

What you will need: 

  • Pen or pencil..hey, why not even use a quill, add some drama!
  • Paper (or parchment…you see where I am going here!) 

Method: 

What is your dream life? No really, what is your dream life and if you were to live your dream life what would you be doing in a day of that desired existense, say, in a years time? Really visualise this and do not hold back. This is your absolute dream. Really think about it and visualise the reality of living it for a few minutes. This will help setup your vibration and help you performed the next step: 

  • Get your paper or note book and write the date as a year from now:  8th August 2023 
  • Under the date begin to  write a diary entry as if you were living your dream life on that day in a years time. Be detailed, the more detail the better.
  • Once completed, release the intention of what you have just written into the universe, speak out loud or silently to yourself that you are accepting it as done and thank the universe for sending that desire to you. 
  • Seal up the letter if not in a notebook and store somewhere safe and don’t open/read for a year. 
  • Open in a year and see how much as come true – honestly, I have done this a few times and have aways been surprised! 

If you like this method you can regularly keep up entries in your books of spells, grimore or similar. I personally keep a separate manifestation journal which keep writing in to help me maintain focus on my goals and allow me to look back at my progress. 

“diary writing” by freddie boy is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Ritual for those who want a side of ‘ceremony’: 

Some of us love to use ingredients in our spell craft , or we just like a bit of drama, some of us it’s both…I certainly love to make things ceremoinial! The Lions Gate Portal is a perfect time to make to add extra ingredients to your usual manifestation methods such as candle, herb and craft magick. The below if simple but effective way to use fire (Leo’s element family) in your manifestion practices.

You will need: 

  • Bayleaf – you can get this fresh but store brought is fine, and the one we mainy use at Digital Coven (We should invest in stocks the amount we use it to be fair) 
  • A Candle (lighter or matches if you don’t have a candle to hand..all witches run out!) 
  • Fireproof bowl or Cauldron 

How to Manifest on The Lion Gate Portal: 

I personallylike to do these spells in the moon light and outside if posible. I have also lived in a flat and shared houses so rest assured, if you can do either of the things, your magick will be just as potent – this is all about your intent and belief of course…you’re the main ingredient for this spell! 

“Bay Leaf, Fresh and Dried” by Clint__Budd is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
  • Get a Bay leaf and hold it close, envision the intention/dream/desire that you wish to attract
  • You have to visualise this as if it has already happened making sure to really envision how you will feel when you receive this desire and all the things that you will do with it. 
  • Write your intention onto the Bay leaf and burn in the fireprool bowl (or cauldron) . You can use any colour pen but if you have Silver or Gold marker I would recommend using this to further highlight your goals.
  • Release your intention into the universe and give thanks to universe for it abundance. Then, wait and trust the process (it works quicker than you think!) 

For more info on using Bayleaf, check out my post on why Baeleaf is Bae and if you’re planning on doing moonwork for these spells then, AJ goes in-depth on her Witchcraft for beginners post here. 

  • For those working with the moon specifically,  the moon phase will be Waxing Gibbous in the sign of Sagittarius. 
Waxing moon, North Window
by ArchesNPS

So Coven, hopefully we’ve got you all excited about the Lions Gate Portal? If so,will you be using the Lions Gate Portal to manifest your dreams and goals this year? Let us know below or on our social channels. 

Happy practising, darlings…may your dreams come to pass ❤ 

Love, Emma