Astrological Influences

Mercury Retrograde 2021: What to Expect, When to Expect It, and What to Avoid
Mercury Retrograde dates for 2021, including pre-shadow and post-shadow. Old World Witchcraft ritual to help offset the negative influences and Mercury Retrograde.

2021 Witch's Moon Calendar

Solstice: Celebrate Light & Honor the Wisdom of the Shadows

December 2020 Astrological Influences & Ritual Recommendations
Last Quarter Moon. This is the time when we become very aware of what needs to fall apart so that we can rebuild anew. Anxiety can heighten during this time, as can emotional troubles. If old heartbreaks and disappointments arise, brew a fresh batch of the Black Walnut Water tonight.

Full Moon Penumbral Eclipse

November 2020 Astrological Influences & Ritual Recommendations

Blessed Full Moon Samhain
Tonight's Full Moon provides the ample necessary energy for spirit manifestation. These are the times when you can physically catch a glimpse of the departed, elementals, and other forces of the unseen. With the thinning of the veil, now is an excellent time to communicate with and honor your ancestors.

October 2020 Astrological Influences & Ritual Recommendations

The Equinox is Upon Us: Explore Your Light & Celebrate Your Shadows

September 2020 Astrological Influences & Recommended Rituals

May 2020 Retrogrades: Saturn, Venus & Jupiter
Saturn Retrograde May 10, 2020 - September 28, 2020: Saturn Retrograde awakens the skeletons in our closet. We are confronted by the perceived mistakes of our past. The people we have wronged. The "correct" paths we did not follow. Our limitations are challenged, especially as the feelings of powerlessness in our current environment is almost inevitable. With Saturn being in retrograde nearly 1/3 of the year (every year), it is not a "dramatic" planet and, for most, is practically unnoticed. Saturn Retrograde forces us to accept imperfection and allows us to color outside the lines—an excellent time for deep self-reflection and the release of societal structure. The (temporary) death of perfectionism.

2020 Witch's Moon Calendar
The Moon is of crucial importance for the Old World Witch. The phases of the Moon and its cycle impact the potency of the spellwork and its successes.