How To Show Up For Your Reflection. | A conversation around Glamor Magick Rituals, Healing and Tarot for Self Care
I want to preface this journal entry by saying (and reminding others) that I am a bad ass bitch. I’m the baddest bitch in any and every room I walk into. My energy is infectious, inviting and highly protected. With that being said, I want to have a real ass conversation about self image, public image and Glamor magick. All of those things that are interconnected and often can have an impact on how we navigate this life. When you ask yourself “where does my self worth come from?” you can then start to see just where those unflattering and down right mean thoughts come from. Does your value lie in the hands of the public? Fuck no. Absolutely not, but we can catch stray bs from publicity. Have you ever heard the phrase “I want the wealth of fame, not the attention”? To be seen is to set yourself up for scrutiny and outside opinions. The way to move through that is to always see yourself in your truest form. Only you really know who you are. Your perception of yourself is the only one that actually matters, because you have to carry this meat suit and feelings around.
I may not be a typical “baddie”. Flawless skin, a super fit body or voluptuous body, perfectly laid hair, extremely white teeth and whatever else is on the list of being “society’s hot girl” . I typically stand out like a lil alien weirdo when I’m with my friends, like the time I wore overalls and a bucket hat to the strip club. Personally, I love being different I love having my own sense of self in this world, but I’m also an Aquarius Sun, with HELLA Capricorn placements and a Leo moon. So my Goddess-complex is astronomical if we’re being real. Have I always been bold? Yes. Confident? Not so much. There are days even now where I have to wake up and choose to love what I see when I look in the mirror. Sometimes the reflection looking back at me looks exactly like what I perceive in my mind. Other times, I am met with a sense of dread and darkness that isn’t always easy to shake or ignore. So what do I do when that reflection shows up? I sit with it. I hold it. I pour magick and light into it. I stare and cry, I fight and plead for something different to appear.
Holding myself through my own shadow has become easier over time. I remind myself that I am loved and safe in my body. I remind my reflection that what I see is merely a perception not a fact. I hug myself, wrapping my arms around all the parts of me that can fit inside the hug. I write personal statements on mirrors, so that when I look the next time I met with kindness. I turn to my coven and let their love wash over me like the coolest water from a waterfall. I take it to my yoga mat and leave every worry with every drop of sweat that leaves my body. I seek healing through tarot spreads with trusted comrades and seek council from licensed therapists. I try. I don’t give up, I look at her (my reflection) and I just try.
It is not always easiest to try, because there is a chance that failure meets you instead of success. But what is failure other than a chance to dig a lil deeper, change directions. For me, that looks like anointing my mirrors with holy oils, smudging and praying over them. I also do a Reflective ritual that calls in divine power, strength to see what I can not and love.
Kirsten’s “Take a Look Around” Mirror Ritual
This Ritual is to be done during a Full Moon phase. Most potent during water Full Moons!
Supplies
A full length mirror
white, pink and yellow candles
Red wine for yourself and your altar
Red, pink and yellow roses
Rose Quartz, Harlequin Quartz, Selenite, Amazonite
A journal for releasing and one for acceptance
The Empress Tarot Card
Your favorite perfume/spray/oil
A sexy af playlist
Glass of filtered water to make moon water with
Directions (can be followed or improvised)
STEP ONE
As you relax into this ritual, grab your releasing journal and write down all of things that make you feel disconnected from your reflection. What makes you afraid to see yourself for who you really are? What is blocking your view of yourself?
Take a cleansing bath/shower. Wash your hair, moisturize, do your skincare routine! Also, air dry! No towels! If you live in shared space, you may cover yourself in white clothing/linen until you are in a secure space.
Spray your naked body with your favorite body perfumes, sprays, or oils.
Gather your supplies
Set up your altar. Me personally, I use silver sharpies and paint pens to draw sigils onto my altar. You can use whatever your heart desires.
STEP TWO
Light your candles, placing them around your Empress Tarot Card. If you are using non-enclosed candles, you can place them on a microwave safe plate. Placing The Empress underneath the plate. You may also fix your candles with your preferred oils, herbs. Remember, this ritual is based on self acceptance and awarness. So herbs like, rose petals, calendula, lavender, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and rosemary are all excellent for this process.
Turn off all other lights and electronics. Only allowing the light of your candles to hold space for light work.
Ground yourself! You can listen to heart, sacral or root chakra frequencies. Meditate. Dance. Do a yoga flow focusing on opening your hips and heart.
Pray! You can use Psalm 36:9 or say your own prayer/chant, invoke your ancestors and guardians. Calling in the power that lies within you given to you by The Creator. Use this time to hold and sit with The Empress, asking her to open up the gates to the garden. Visualizing her holding your hand as you prepare to sit in depth of your image and emotion.
Drink your wine and as you pour a glass for Goddess. Think of all the way that Goddess lives within you. You were created and manifested into a divine being for a reason. Show gratitude for the fact that you are in fact a divine attachment to The Creator. You are an extension of the universal magick. Own it.
STEP THREE
Stand in front of your mirror. Notice yourself. Look at the strands of hair on your head (or skin for my bald baddies)! Look at the shape of your facial features. Those lips, those deep and soulful eyes, your smile and nose and ears. Take in yourself. Who you are right now. That person, is so fucking worthy of all of the love. Especially from yourself. Hug yourself. Touch yourself. Feel who you are.
For my sex magick besties, grab your favorite toy (hand) or partner and have a couple orgasms in front of the mirror. Using the power of your pleasure to affirm your power. You know what they say, an Orgasm a day keeps the magick at play. Have fun with it! You may also find that you enter subspace during or after this ritual. Please be mindful of that as you do your work.
For my not so sensual babes, you can use this time to dance in front of the mirror. Do another yoga/mobility flow. Recite chants, etc.
Letting your body’s energy flow freely, take this time to pull cards. You can use the spread I posted above or do your own! Let this be your moment of clarity and self reflection.
Grab your acceptance journal and reveal what you’ve discovered about yourself. You can draw a picture, write a poem, write song lyrics, anything that reflects the love that you have for yourself.
Close out your ritual. Sending your guides love and praises for keeping you close and leading you. Calling your energy back in from the high cosmos. You can pray, meditate or simply call it back down. Whatever works for you!
Clean your working area! Keep your candles lit (if possible)! If not, be sure to snuff (NEVER blow) your candles out. Place your moon water in a window seal! You can also place it outside, just be sure to keep it covered from bugs! Mason Jars with lids work the best IMO!
Personally, I like to go to bed right after this ritual, but you can do whatever you want lol. Any-who, I hope that if you do this ritual you share your experience in the comments below or by messaging me on Instagram! I would love to hear your experiences!
xx
Kirsten Renee
JANUARY | Collective Tarot Reading, Oracle Downloads and Life Update
Let’s see, what do I need to catch y’all up on…
My 32nd birthday is coming up (January 20th) and I’ve just been having many divine revelations. To be completely transparent, I have been so fucking confused about everything since August 2022. I got fired from a job that was financially safe for me, but spiritually draining me. I knew on my way to my first day that I had made a mistake, I was driving and crying the entire way there. Those days happened more and more. Did I like the way I was fired? No, not at all because it felt very bitch like. I would have preferred if my boss at the time said “bitch, I don’t like you”. That’s my Cap Mercury and Mars for ya, a lil aggressive but gets the point across. It was a blessing though, because that’s when I realized that I was capable of seeing consistent money of large amounts roll in.
Here’s some tea, I have struggled with finances since I was a teen. I was homeless on and off from 13 - 17, I dropped out of college at 19 and was on mental health watch from 19-22. I’ve been on a journey of discovery since I was 23, I have been on a journey of self acceptance and celebration of life. As I get ready to embrace this next quest of my 30’s I am grateful for so many things that have come along the way.
I am grateful for the way my friends have grown with and accepted me at every form.
I am grateful that I am still alive. That I constantly choose seeking joy to inspire me to live.
I am grateful for the grief that brought on the healing.
I am grateful for my submission to yoga and showing up even when I want to lay down.
I am grateful for all of the shamans, witches, healers, seers and spiritual leaders who pour into me as I sit in my greatness.
I am grateful for the families that I have nannied for.
I am grateful for that one summer at The Masquerade as an intern.
I am grateful for community that I have curated within Magickagal.
I am most grateful for you, my friend, my confidant and spiritual companion. When we show up together, that’s where healing begins to feel safe. I hope you know that you are safe to share your own joy, grief, lust, love and everything in between here. This year we begin our journey of connection and being present in the joy. Moving through the fog on our pathway’s and showing up knowing that we are loved above all things. Tis the season of community care.
Xx
Oracle Download’s
Here’s a few things to look out for during the rest of December (using Astrology and Claircognizance)
There’s a new moon on January 11th in Capricorn. Take this time to work on your vision board for 2024! January is for planning, not for having your shit together. If you’re not crafty you can try a hand at making a digital vision board (Canva or Pinterest). You can also grab a whiteboard/cork board and write it out with sticky notes and magnet’s.
The Sun will be transitioning from Capricorn to Aquarius on the 20th of this month. Aquarius season will bring us that creative and independent energy we’ve been calling in. Take this time to join a new community organization, try a hand at a new project or just get active.
Venus in trine with Chiron, with January being a planning season. We have the opportunity to do a lot of deep rooted healing. Call a therapist, go see that lady, find forgiveness within yourself and heal! You can’t manifest from a wounded perspective.
There will be a Full Moon in Leo on January 25th. Aquarius and Leo are Sister signs and exude the same level of God complex in different ways. Where Aquarius sees itself as the master of the universe, Leo only sees itself. Use this energy to connect with the ways you show up within and outside of yourself. Full Moon’s are the perfect time to do introspective work, glamour magick (to reset the vibes), white baths and hex removals.
HOROSCOPE BLURBS
Check your Sun, moon, rising & mercury
Capricorn
Do only what you can manage, everything else can wait. Choose yourself.
Aquarius
You weren’t created to give up, failure is not a death sentence. It’s a reroute.
Pisces
Your emotional intelligence is your super power, not a weakness. Create from love.
Arles
You can’t keep filling up your cup with superficial things. Get intentional.
Taurus
Find the balance between work and play. Stability is your best asset.
Gemini
You need to get organized real bad. Make a to do list and prioritize your needs.
Cancer
If you want to be seen, stop holding yourself back. Start a vlog bestie.
Leo
You deserve the world and you know it. Remain grateful for all of the things.
Virgo
Sometimes moving on means leaving old habits behind. You can do it, have faith.
Libra
The journey starts when you decided it does. Don’t wait before it’s too late.
Scorpio
Apply for that leadership role. You were meant to make the rules.
Sagittarius
Transformation means acceptance. You can’t change the past, but you can make a new choice today.
Card of The Month
Eight of Pentacles
Time to hit the road my friends, with manifesting comes accepting that you have to leave where you once were. Is it always easy to say goodbye? No, not even a little bit. The Eight of Pentacles is a key point on your life map, where do you want to go? What do you actually want to do? How independent are you wanting to be? Freedom and Independence comes with the understanding that something has to get left behind. Feelings change, ideals change, actions change sometimes rapidly or sometimes not at all. There are factors to this to though, have you made choices that benefit and backup what you want out of life? Have you started going out more? Traveling? Eating new cuisines? Dating? Whether you realize it or not, your actions are what energizes your movement. I had a friend tell me (as I am writing this btw) that “Freedom comes when you perspective changes”. Isn’t it crazy just how simple that actually is. It takes nothing but the want to live a different life, to get just that. You have to be present in the right now so that when you are making those big changes. You make them from a space of gratitude and not fear.
To be a good teacher, or expert in your field you’re going to have to make changes. Some big, some small. Teachers know when to become the student, when to ask the questions that open up bigger conversations. When to show up and listen, absorbing all the things around them. When to take on new skills within that passion so that the learning never stops. I can’t speak for most fields, but in spirituality the more open you are the better (IMO). To be of the creator is to create. To add your sparkle to the mix, opening yourself up to new ways of expression, loving and receiving. Now is the time to take notice and make those decisions that lead you to the newest version of yourself. The Eight of Pentacles keeps us motivated, if you’re wanting to get stronger think about how bad ass you’ll look and feel after 3 months of lifting. Now imagine it’s 6 months, 9 months, now a whole year has gone by and you’re in a place that you decided you could get to.
Time to think, dream bigger and create everything that you want for yourself.
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DECEMBER Collective Tarot Reading, Oracle Downloads and Life Update
I knoooooow! It’s literally been almost a year since my last post. Let me catch y’all up on a few things!
I did a very powerful and healing Mushi ceremony at the beginning of the year. I’m a huge advocate of psychedelics and their healing properties. NYE ‘23 I did an all day trip and it has truly been the catapult of BIG tower moments this year.
2023 was the WORST year of my life, I never want to be here again. Logging tf offffff. However, I did actually need this humbling year to focus on the areas of my life that desperately needed attention. Do not fight Goddess when she tells you it’s time to change your ways!
The business/brand was a major flop this year but that’s ok! Because slow seasons give us time to finetune our craft and that’s exactly what tf I did!
My favorite bar in my city closed (you can read more about that later) and honestly if that’s not a major sign that it’s time to pack it up and leave Atlanta, idk what is!
Family issues caused some major childhood trauma to resurface, but are you really healed if you’re still being triggered? That’s what I asked myself and am still doing the unlearning work!
Life may be a lil chaotic, but it’s good because it’s MINE!
And that’s what you missed on GLEE! Even healers have human moments, we need them for character development!
DECEMBER Oracle Download’s
Here’s a few things to look out for during the rest of December (using Astrology and Claircognizance)
Water Placements (specifically water Rising, Moon, & Venus) Be HELLA mindful of what energies you’re allowing into your space right now. You are extremely vulnerable to low energy vibrations during this Sagittarius sun season. Don’t let people walk over your emotions water signs. Take some time to do some serious spiritual maintenance; white bath, smudge session, meditation, prayer, etc.
Air placements, with Mercury being in the sign of Capricorn. Do yourself a favor and don’t jump too soon. If you’re moving back into a space of creation, that’s great! However, be careful with telling too much too soon. It’s important that your creative babies have time to grow and mature at their own pace! Also, Mercury will station retrograde on the 14th! Use this shadow period to do some much needed self-care!
Fixed signs (Taurus, Scorpio, Aquarius & Leo), it’s time for you to stop repeating cycles that are causing you to stay stagnant. If you find yourself struggling to do that work, start with identifying what about this situation isn’t bringing you joy. Write it down, study it, break it down even further. Once that step is done, do little things each day that benefit you removing yourself from the equation. Some habits/addictions can be hard to break, but it can be done.
Chiron in Aries, a solid reminder that we can not live in a peaceful world while conflict is arise. Where in your life can you show up in community in a more meaningful way? With the holidays rolling around, take some time to volunteer at a local shelter, babysit your friends/family kiddos, donate money to a grass roots fund, share (fact checked) information about the attack on Gaza. There are plenty of ways that you can contribute to the betterment of humanity.
Venus in Libra, now is not the time to take a backseat in your relationships. It can be easy to avoid confrontation and conflict. However, the more you avoid it the worse the situation will get. Whether you’re questioning staying with a partner(s), changing career paths or just generally wanting to better your life. Now is the time to push past your need to shy away from big conversations, activate that throat chakra! Scorpio placements, try not to get knocked up right now. You might be feeling very flirty and thriving, but the baby fever is very real right now.
Mars in Sagittarius might be enhancing that libido, but don’t let it get you into trouble! Be mindful of who you swap energy with this month. Create your 2024 mood board TODAY. Do not hesitate on creating the blueprint for your life. What does that vision look like for you? Are you still moving in fear or are you fully moving in faith? The Creator is forever wondering which path you will choose. You’ll be loved no matter what, but the love you have for yourself must match that of the divine.
When the emotions start flowing do you internalize or do you dance it out? Odd question, I know. But, I ask that because it’s time for you to start processing your inner turmoil in heathier ways. Shutting down and pouting was cool when you were five, but now it’s time to process and move tf on bestie. You can no longer allow you to sabotage YOU! Okay, so some shit just really sucks and sure right now it may feel like the end of the world. However, are you gonna sit and spoil like milk or are you going to add some chocolate syrup and level up? There’s nothing worse than adding to your own misery after you’ve been slighted by outside forces. You don’t have to be another harmful addition to your spirit. Light your candles, do a return to sender spell and keep it flowing! Life can only flourish if we give it space to do so!
Interested in return to sender work or binding/banishing work in general? Book an Oracle consultation and get some “how-to” tips on spell casting.
At what point are you going to listen to the universe? I know you like to be in charge and do things your own way. It makes you feel safe and in control. What if I told you that the reason you have such a hard time sometimes is because you’re refusing to let divine timing do its thing. Have you ever wondered why sometimes you see the people around you/peers/co-workers doing the things that you dream about? Like you get on IG and see that one of your mutuals has launched a service that you have been sitting on the fence about? Get offline and get to work. Your mind and spirit are overloaded with vibes that aren’t doing anything but damaging your psyche. Might be time to do a mass unfollowing and curating timelines that inspire you instead of making you feel like you’re behind. Could also be a good time for a social media hiatus, the internet can truly be overwhelming for the creatives of the world. Take care of yourself bby.
Need a little help finding your direction and inspiration? You can book a mini tarot reading and see what the cards have to say for you! Also, listen take a listen to “Southern Witch Radio” while you create!
The crazy thing about rock bottom, is that the only way to go is up. This year has been hard for you. Hell, if anything you’ve probably felt like the shadow is the only place that you’ll be. Oh, how wrong you are my bestie! You’re going through what I call the “Blooming Phase” of ascension. It’s the part where you imagine yourself like a flower. Bold and beautiful. However, like a flower you must go through the hard parts first. First. you’re the seed being planted into the soil. It’s cool. It’s a lil dark, but you fuck with the vibes. Next, you feel the refreshing sprays of the water from the hose. Keeping you hydrated, filling up those dry parts of you. Because of all that water you then start to grow roots. and this is where shit gets tough. It is NOT easy growing roots are becoming blossomed flower. Pushing those roots out. and stopping at nothing to see the sunlight again is intentional growth. Be intentional in your ascension! You get to choose whether or not you make it to the end. Are you going to be the last one standing after it all falls down or are you going to be defeated? Your choice.
Now that you’re starting from the bottom, might I suggest a 2024 Year Ahead tarot reading! You’ll get a nice checklist of all the things that you can look forward to next year. This reading includes major astrological transits for 2024 too!
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The Shadow Can Be Your Friend
I grew up in a massive family, my bloodline is long af. Both sides of my tree expands into multiple realms and timelines, it’s beautiful. Because of that, I grew up surrounded by aunties, cousins, uncles, from multiple generations.
TW: I will be speaking very vulnerably about grief, death and the healing process from my perspective.
The first time I witnessed death I was 4 or 5. My Great-Grandmother, Big Ma passed away. I remember the feeling of grief meeting me like a close friend. I had this radio/karaoke machine that I listened to nonstop. That tiny little toy tape player became a comfort blanket for me, something about listening to Tone Loc made me feel very comforted. At some point I moved on, because my childhood evolved and new feelings replaced grief. I grew up in a massive family, my bloodline is long af. Both sides of my tree expands into multiple realms and timelines, it’s beautiful. Because of that, I grew up surrounded by aunties, cousins, uncles, from multiple generations.
When I say grief and I became besties, we really did. My moms mother., Granny Ernestine got promoted to glory when I was 8. I remember my family telling us that she had cancer, I remember so much about that time… especially my feelings. My maternal grandmother taught me so much; how to sew, the importance of patience in the kitchen and she’s the reason I fell in love with romance movies. I always felt like she understood me in ways that I couldn’t always say out loud. She died the summer before 4th grade and it hit me hard, because who was going to speak for me now? I started grief counseling that school year and though it helped. I still had a hard time letting that grief go for real. I felt like my family was all hurting in some way and felt like I had to put my own needs to the back. As a child, it just felt like no one wanted to experience grief with me even though we all felt it.
As time went on, I began to lose other family members. My Maternal grandmothers entire immediate maiden family is gone. Every single one of her siblings died one after another, there’s a conversation around that, but that’s a story for a later day. Now on my dads side of the family, I just knew everybody was going to be there forever. I got used to family passing on my moms side of the tree, but my paternal… it was unheard of. The summer after 9th grade, I was living my best life. Going to camp and traveling to New York I was having a blast. Until I got a phone call one day telling me that my uncle had died, I broke down. My Uncle Boo was nothing but a pure example of unconditional love. I often feel like if he was alive when I came out as Queer it would’ve been an easier moment for me. When he died, it altered the way I did a lot of things. I felt very disconnected from everyone around me and again, felt like I couldn’t share the experience with my family.
Again, time passes and grief and become enemies for a while. Outside of loved ones passing, I lost friendships, broke up with partners and just experiencing heartbreak in multiple ways. Grief for me became a bitter, backstabbing bitch to be real. I hated feeling grief, I hated the fact that I could never fully function in my happiness because nobody was talking to me. Sure I had friends, but what I needed was my family to really get a hold of me. Eventually they did and shoutout to them because they definitely showed up for me after a huge breakdown I had at 19. I learned to let grief back in slowly of course, we had to get comfortable with one another. My papa died in 2019, I was away working at a summer camp when I got the call. This time I was slightly prepared for grief to come back home, because by then I was reclaiming my love for spirituality.
Reclaiming my faith and fully stepping into that is what saved me then and has kept me sane when I am faced with soul crushing moments. I now know how to keep those relationships going when it comes to death. My ancestors and I spend so much time together, every day we talk and gather together. Although, I can say that I have my faults when it comes to that. In recent years, I’ve spent less time with my family who are still here. There’s something to be said about balance in relationships, even as a diviner it is important to keep your heart open to all of your branches.
Idk, maybe it’s just me, but we have to start being more gentle with ourselves.
I love you.
Moon Phases, Affirmations + Explanations.
The Moon in The Zodiac Signs
Let’s talk about how the moon is represented in the signs. The Moon represents your feelings and intuitive downloads, however that shows up differently in each Zodiac sign. Here’s a quick general breakdown of Moon placements from the perspective of both the natal aspect and the transitional aspect.
FIRE MOONS
Natal Aries Moon
Innocent (childlike)
Direct about their needs
Spontaneous
Impatient and Reckless
Moon in Aries Transit
Feeling restless and quick to make moves.
Craving adventure and excitement (can be a time where ex’s will be called).
Taking small communication errors and blowing them out of proportion.
Natal Leo Moon
Passionate about whatever they have their hearts set on.
Very energetic (great motivational speakers, teachers and trainers).
Extremely optimistic.
Self-assured and Independent.
Moon in Leo Transit
Feeling expressive and creative (perfect time to announce a new project).
Wanting to be a part of social groups and going out.
Very self aware and noticing things about yourself that you’ve previously ignored.
Natal Sagittarius Moon
Very honest and upfront about their feelings.
Open-minded and experimental.
Creative (tends to have a very odd, but specific career choice)
Carefree and unattached to certain places and people. Loves to travel far and wide.
Moon in Sagittarius Transit
Feeling the need to branch out and travel (visiting new countries, trying new foods, etc.)
Wanting to have new experiences with people.
Learning new things (taking a new course or changing careers).
EARTH MOONS
Natal Taurus Moon
Tends to need deep connections to feel safe in spaces.
Very good with financial stability and being practical about most things.
Stubborn about their boundaries and what they will and won’t do.
Moon in Taurus Transit
Can feel anxious when things don’t feel like they’re in alignment with what you need.
A time for deep rest of the physical body and celestial self.
Allowing your creative mind to flow.
Natal Virgo Moon
Not very flirtatious, but loves a good metaphorical conversation.
Has a very particular eye for design and creation.
Great at owning a business or being in charge in whatever profession they choose.
Moon in Virgo Transit
Only buying the things that truly fulfill the soul.
Volunteering your time and love to help others.
Deep cleaning the physical spaces that you occupy daily.
Natal Capricorn Moon
Tend to be very focused when it comes to completing goals, from daily to long-term.
Love to be in committed relationships (platonic, romantic, businesses.)
Understands the bigger picture in most situations.
Moon In Capricorn Transit
Perfect time to ask for a raise if you’ve been seeking financial improvement.
Need to sharpen your skills or pick up a new skillset.
Doing rituals around self improvement.
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AIR MOONS
Natal Libra Moon
Tendency to go with the flow, often doesn’t like making group decisions.
*9Understands the emotional and logical side of the human existence.
Can easily manipulate the energy of the spaces that they occupy.
Moon in Libra Transit
The need to get out and about in community is very strong.
Extremely flirtatious and charming to those around you.
Big “No Time For Drama” energy.
Natal Aquarius Moon
Tends to only see the bigger picture and not the necessary steps in between.
Is always casually the coolest person in the room.
Can often be found doing grass-roots organizing within their communities.
Moon in Aquarius Transit
Noticing the ways that society isn’t moving forward.
Feeling like it’s the perfect time to move away from self sabotage.
Being free to be your wildest, most authentic self.
Natal Gemini Moon
Has a tendency to lead very public lives. Whether it be because of career choice or just knowing a lot of people.
Has their hands in many pots.
Can easily fit into most (if not all) social.
Moon in Gemini Transit
Not being able to fully focus on daily tasks.
Feeling like you’re not able to get organized.
Making space to try new foods or activities.
WATER MOONS
Natal Cancer Moon
Often doesn’t pay attention to how they come across to others.
Loves a good adventure or spontaneous trip abroad.
Can be extremely irrational if they feel abandoned.
Moon in Cancer Transit
Feeling very sensitive to outside energies.
Wanting to rest more and sleep later.
Only wanting to connect with people who make you feel good.
Natal Scorpio Moon
Knows more than they let on.
Doesn’t like to lose in anything.
Very intense in feelings, looks and all around vibes.
Moon in Scorpio Transit
Being able to understand other peoples view points.
Feeling the need to expose the truth.
High levels of emotional awareness.
Natal Pisces Moon
Tend to romanticize life, even if it’s not realistic.
Very sensitive to other peoples needs.
Can have a hard time expressing their emotions in a gentle way.
Moon in Pisces Transit
More focused on the self and the inner workings.
Deeper connection with close friends and family.
Day dreaming / DejaVu and other psychic downloads happen frequently.
Pick-A-Card | A Full Moon in Pisces & Mercury Retrograde in Libra Tarot Reading
Pile #1
You can’t work your ass off and not give the proper accolades to your ancestral team for seeing you through your wins and toughest moments. When was the last time that you returned the favor to spirit? There’s so much more to manifesting than just asking for what you want and working for it. Build your guides an altar, sit in nature and commune with the energy of Mother Gaia. Take some time to visit your departed loved ones at their resting places and leave libations. If for whatever reason you’re finding yourself stuck with what to do for your people, simply just ask them for what they want!
Your Mercury Rx + Full Moon Mantra: “ I am invested in my journey with the divine and all that comes with it.”
Pile #2
Group Two! Let’s talk about how you’ve been wanting to make major moves, but can’t seem to make up your mind. Here’s the tea, there’s nothing wrong with being emotionally invested in your goals. Feel ALL the feels, but let’s get real for a second. Which one of these choices that you’re sitting on is actually just you being afraid? Are you making moves based on who you currently are and are morphing into? Are you making choices based on your fear of failure? Remember, you’re not the same person you once were. If there is an idea/passion project/career that you wanted to partake in then do that! Take a chance on yourself and you might just be surprised about what you discover.
Your Mercury Rx + Full Moon Mantra: “ Everything that I want is tangible and within my realm of reality. “
Pile #3
Group Three! Oh my sweet friends, let me start by saying you are so incredibly loved. The battles that bring us to our knees tend to make great stories later on in life. I know, that’s probably not what you wanted to hear. What you need right now is to let it all go, ask for help if you need it. You can’t help what’s happening but you can ask for guidance through the rough waters. This Mercury Retrograde & Full Moon is going to require you to show up just a little longer, be present in your feelings. Ask yourself the tough ass questions and start unpacking (and HEALING) the energy that has been slowing you down. Keep your eyes on the prize which is finding the light even when everything feels dark.
Your Mercury Rx + Full Moon Mantra: “ I am worthy of divine love, community and light in my life.”
Pile #4
Group Four! The energy is giving it’s time you stop accepting less than what you deserve. If you’ve been doing the work of allocating for yourself and getting your needs met, then good for you! On the flip side though, if you’re needing a sign to make a move in the direction of self acceptance this is it. In another life you might have let things slide, but not here… not anymore. Balance looks like being kind, but also letting people know where they’ve crossed the line! Time to step your protective vibes up and get your point across without settling for less than you deserve.
Your Mercury RX + Full Moon Mantra: “My “no’s” mean something, my boundaries are not hard to accept.”
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I try my best to be as transparent as I possibly can with my people, my community… I have been sitting deep in a karmic cycle that I promised myself I wouldn’t ever return to. Yet, as I embrace the eye of this storm I am reminded that the point of all this is to make different choices. I’ve been making the same exact choices that I explicitly told myself I wouldn’t do. So now what? How do I rewrite those choices? I’ve been racking my brain and feeling like an utter failure. Which in reality isn’t true., so what do I do? I stepped back, I prayed, I let my thoughts ride themselves out, simply because I am tired of resisting. I can feel when I’m resisting all throughout my body. My stomach bloats, I’m exhausted all the time, I feel heavy in every way.
I realized today actually that I am not weak nor broken. I can give myself what I need to feel good… To feel better. Writing makes me feel better, it allows me to see my thoughts outside of the structure of my mind. Keeping myself tethered to my chaotic brain is exhausting, ya know. It feels like that scene in Zenon where she was walking out in space during the eclipse. I see the universe in front of me, but I have a wire holding me back to something. So I decided to take this healing a step further and turn to what brings me the most joy… Hoodoo.
It’s time for a white bath, a chord cutting ritual and a burial.
The Proverbs of Magickgal | Setting Core Values For Yourself
Having a core set of values is everything, what are yours?
by Kirsten Renee
As we moved into 2020 I found myself in a space of Hermit energy. With the New Moon in Capricorn and Solar Eclipse in Capricorn (12/26) my entire energy had been on reserve. I experienced massive life changes over the last three weeks of the 2010 decade. I found myself reliving old patterns, exposing my deepest fears in the name of romance, facing my own mortality head-on and so much more. During this space of divine reflection, I learned that my ego needs the biggest reality check and that I am capable of practicing detachment in healthy ways. 2020 is the beginning of the newest level of my journey and I am more than excited about that.
Because of this. I want to talk about a few pivotal life lessons that I learned during this last year of my life. Being 27 in 2019 I made it my goal to have a year dedicated to serving spirit, myself and my community. By doing that I had to experience a lot of heavy-hitting moments that changed the way I approached my life. Knowing what I know now, my current prayers have a more concrete and detailed list. There is proof in understanding the significance of your life experiences and how you allow those experiences to play out. Become an active participant in your desires, boundaries, wants and needs TODAY.
Because of this, I have created a list of Proverbs for Magickgal. This list is ever-growing because I am everchanging, check it out below and if it resonates let me know!
Never feel bad about being your fullest self around anybody | I learned this year that the way I show up (in whatever capacity that looks like) is absolutely okay. People who can love me within my boundaries and I can do the same with them. You are truly in control of who gets to receive you and give you energy back.
Acknowledge the patterns in your life! To keep it simple, there’s a whole lot of shit that you went through that you’ve yet to heal and recover. Do the work, pay attention to your triggers and what makes your foundation feel shaky. You are more than your old selves and to say that means to see it. Adulthood requires you to be responsible for your own shit, so do that… Don’t let your triggers be the reason why you don’t move forward.
Don’t settle for less! If you need more from the people around you, SAY IT! It’s absolutely okay to speak your needs to those who you interact with. When we choose to hold back we are choosing to have inauthentic interactions with folks we claim to care about. Why not be your honest self? Why not let people know what it is that you are needing, your loved ones are not mind readers
Spirituality is the blueprint to my success and having a healthy and CONSISTENT spiritual practice is key. I noticed that it was hard for me to stay focused on what my daily practice was while 27. I spent many days switching shit up and making it work for that moment. This was necessary work for me during that time, but I am leading a more organized and mindful life now.
Your truth is your truth and only you determine what that is. Don’t let ANYBODY (no matter how fine they are) make you believe that your feelings are false or not valid in any way. I recognized the source of my power this year, my emotions. The way that I feel is the driving force behind how I manifest. my greatest desires. Find your source and let your ancestors and angels teach you how to apply it directly to your life.
Goddess Lilith helped me see that my need for freedom and acceptance is not something bad to want. Freedom and understanding is something I have shamed myself for wanting for years. Now, now I know that if someone can’t give me that, I don’t need to be there. It’s okay to love folks how they need to be loved, but make sure you’re receiving that same energy.
Sex is fun, but not everyone needs access to your nether regions. As a reformed “all-access” hoe, becoming a “limited- access” hoe meaning I realized that just because they can wet the panties, doesn’t mean that they are worthy of that connection. I am a wildly sexual being and for that, I have always struggled with doing too much too soon. Not everyone’s energy deserves to be pleased by yours.
7A: Sex should never be used as a weapon.
7B: Sex should be had with yourself or with a partner(s) who value you.
7C: It’s okay to be a freak-hoe, own it and don’t apologize for it either.
Magickgal's Guide to Color Magick
“Mere color can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” - Oscar Wilde
By Kirsten Renee
“Mere color can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” - Oscar Wilde
If you’re looking to spice up your magick life, try using color as a tool of manifesting and casting! Color magick (IMO) is a vital part of conjure/ witchcraft. Using colors whether it be in the form of candle magick or fashion/beauty magick, can really kick your witch shit up a couple of levels. As I’ve been studying conjure over the years, I’ve come to have a beautiful relationship with color magick. I mainly practice it when performing candle magick or when I’m feeling the need to boost up my energetic space and body. For example, when making rose water for the apothecary I like to use RED roses when creating a batch rooted in self-love and romance. Color is POWERFUL and when used correctly, it works with the universe to bring in (or get rid of) whatever it is that you need!
Check out this quick list of Colors and their properties;
Red |
Element: Fire
Astrological Correspondents: Aries, Scorpio, Mars, and influences Saturn
Chakra: Root (Also rules; Bones, Teeth, Nails, Colon, Prostate and of course, BLOOD!)
How to work with Red
Need a little motivation or want to spice up your sex life? Working with a red candle can help you there!
Been feeling low in energy? Wearing all red (although be careful of that depending on where you live!) can help boost your mood from sad gal to hot gal.
Using flower essence like Roses to bring a sense of love, healing, and beauty! Keeping roses on your bedside table, altar, or even turning them into rose water can really boost your inner God/dess energy.
Orange |
Element: Fire
Astrological Correspondents: Sun, Leo & Sagittarius
Chakra: Sacral (Also rules; Pelvis, Kidneys, Uterus, Bladder, Lymph, Sperm, Adrenalin, & Digestion)
How to work with Orange
If you’re feeling a little blue, put a little orange essential oil in the diffuser, add a glass of orange juice or a few slices in your meal.
Wanting that new job, light an orange candle for road opening work! Add some cinnamon for sweetness and your favorite hot pepper to speed up the process.
Wearing the color orange can also help raise your vibrations if you’re experiencing mental fogginess! Orange is great to wear on a day you’re having a creative block in your path.
Yellow |
Element: Air
Astrological Correspondents: Mercury, Taurus and Libra
Chakra: Solar Plexus ( Also rules: Lower Back, Spine, Gallbladder, Pancreas, Liver, Spleen, & Digestion)
How to work with Yellow
When doing any form of healing work, lighting yellow candles on your altar space will open up space for your angels to come in and do work.
If your workspace is looking a little dull and lacking that usual “go-getter” shine, add some yellow flowers and decor to your area! Help yourself not procrastinate, by making your working space more inviting.
Having a hard time thinking positive thoughts, wearing yellow head-wraps, jewelry or nail polish to activate your inner shine.
Green |
Element: Earth
Astrological Correspondence: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius & Cancer
Chakra: Heart (Also rules: Upper Back, Spine, Shoulders, Breasts, & Lungs)
How To Work With Green
If you’re doing any form of money magick (candle, gris-gris, etc) using the color Green is KEY to making shit pop. Green not only is the color most associated with money, but it also represents prosperity in spirituality.
Starting a new job or going in for an interview? Wear a splash (or all) green to boost your “I’m that bitch” energy.
Do a little Earth magick and get some plants! Not only are plants fantastic Lil beans, but they can spruce up the air quality in your home, produce nutrients for you AND just be an overall great addition to your life. * If you don’t have a green thumb, plastic succulents are always a good time!*
Blue |
Element: Water (Obviously)
Astrological Correspondents: Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces
Chakra: Throat (Also rules: Neck, Thyroid, Ears & Mind)
How To Work With Blue
When wanting to deepen your meditation, light a blue candle(s) to really open up your connection.
Crystals like Lapis Lazuli are great to use when your throat chakra is being blocked when you need extra help saying something important, or just a boost of confidence when speaking in public.
Wearing blue clothing can help activate peace or release tension when feeling anxious or overwhelmed.
Indigo |
Element: N/A
Astrological Correspondence: Mercury, Saturn, Capricorn, Jupiter, Gemini, and Sagittarius
Chakra: Brow (Also rules: Face, Nervous System, Bones, Eyes, and Emotions)
How To Work With Indigo
Feeling heart-broken? Wearing purple or lighting a purple candle can help carry you through that feeling.
Want to work your “That’s So Raven” powers? Use purple crystals like amethyst to boost your own psychic skills!
Using purple lighting is a great way to deepen a meditation as well.
Black |
Element: Earth
Astrological Correspondence: Saturn
Chakra: Teeth & Bones
How To Work With Black
Want to seek balance? Using black and white candles during a time where balance is needed.
Needing to rid your spirit of something or mourn an old version of yourself? Wearing black will assist you in your healing.
Doing a binding ritual? Use a black candle to really amp up that removal energy.
White |
Element: N/A
Astrological Correspondence: Moon and Pisces
Chakra: Crown ( Also rules: Brain, Penal Gland & Sperm)
How To Work With White
Having a wild time getting out of a dark place, light a white candle and ask The Divine to lift you out of that space. You can also call on Archangel Michael for protection and guidance.
Hot tip! Wear all white after taking a spiritual bath for peace and welcoming in your new energy with love and light.
Organizing your area with white accents, decore, etc can help stabilize the energy of your home, workspace, etc! Let the light in!
Alright pals, hope y’all enjoy this quick list of hot color tips!
Blessings!
A Year With Lilith: Healing my divine masculine, accepting my dark goddess energy + recovering
“ Half of me is beautiful, but you were never sure which half.”
- Ruth Feldman, “Lilith”
I’m really about to expose myself to y’all. Like full disclosure, if you’re in my family (or are uncomfortable with the idea that I’m a being who has sex) you probably don’t want to read this. (Also, I’m grown so get over it.)
A year ago today I did an Ostara ritual where I invoked Goddess Lilith. If you’ve never heard of her, do yourself a solid and look her up. She was Adams first wife and the first woman to say “fuck these men” and mean it. I had been feeling her vibes a few months prior to that ritual. At the time I had been in a two-year period of not having sex of any kind with a partner. I was a solo pleaser and was perfectly fine being in that space. However, I didn’t really realize at the time of me doing that ritual that I was going to be face to face with some demons.
See when you work with a Goddess like Lilith, you have to understand that she intends to break you down so that you can never not trust yourself. She gives us the ability to focus, gain knowledge in areas we thought were lost causes, and so much more. Once I did that ritual, I moved into a spiritual (and mental) space of letting go. I experienced so much grief and anger during those first few months. I lost my grandfather, my favorite place on Earth was feeling like my own personal hell, and I found myself attaching to people in really weird ways.
The shit was so uncomfortable for me, but I told myself consistently that this has to happen in order for me to see this through. As time went on, I was starting to see a lot of my previous romantic/emotional patterns pop back up. I ran into (nah like LITERALLY ran into) my elementary school crush who I was IN LOVE with lol. Like full on had wet dreams about this person as a child, loved them. I should add that my Venus is in Sagittarius, so that should give you some context throughout this post.
I ran into them in a public setting and what’s wild is that when I should have been super chill. I wasn’t, I had reverted back to 8-year old me. The uncomfortable, insecure, awkward and emotionally unstable little girl. Who always thought that a boy like him would never like a girl like her. The one who literally cried when he asked her out one day and broke up with her the next. The one who wrote about him in journal because her very active Pisces rising is a deep romantic. I realized that I had so much trauma held inside from that shit. I didn’t know it then, but for the next couple of months Lilith was going to test me even more.
Other profound moments happened, especially the one where she came to me in a dream. Held a ceremony for me, invited people I love who are in my life currently and those who have passed on. That night in the astral realm, I got my big witch crown and a whole lot of responsibilities. I knew that my work was just beginning and in order to do that I had to heavily heal my romantic self and find a middle ground between my divine masculine and feminine. I started being intentional about what I wanted to be like as a partner and what I wanted in a partner. I got so specific I mean like “ someone who loves me within my boundaries.” Type of shit.
I found myself just chilling after writing that list, I met some cool people, but nothing was sizzling my soul ya know? That was until I had a dream in November about myself and this unknown man. We were sitting in his car, chilling and talking. I woke up feeling so loved, cared for and deeply seen. I thought about that dream a lot, like a lot a lot over the next couple of weeks. I knew that whoever he was, he was very real. It clicked a little while later that I did in fact know that man. I met him at this class I started going to with a friend. He was really intriguing to me, when the first time I saw him I told my homegirl that he reminded me of Lucifer. Very pretty, but also extremely deceiving and a lot of trouble. I hadn’t even spoken to him at that point, but my intuitive self stays knowing what’s up.
Somehow though, my immediate thoughts went out the window and I ended up tangled up in some shit that I can’t fully explain. See when you’re working with Lilith expect the devil to show up at some point. I knew that going into this that I would face some new shit, some shit that matched my level of power. Some shit that, well … would change me completely. What I didn’t know is that I was walking into the dismantling of my very being. What I didn’t know is that this person would be the last test and a blessing.
I learned that I am selfish, irate, hot and cold, extremely vulnerable, needy, wild, even more slutty than I originally thought, and a whole lot of other things. He gave me everything and nothing all at once, he never lied though. He always tells me the truth, even if it’s harsh. I fell in love with him in three days (again, Sag Venus over here) and didn’t look back. However, I also learned that I want what I want and deserve that. I found that I over-explain myself and my needs and learned how to put up boundaries. I also learned that Libra’s are mirrors and my energy clearly sets the tone for chaos to form.
I realized that even though I spent time in isolation pre-Lilith , I still am learning to not use sex as a weapon to get what I want. I learned that I can fully love someone even if they don’t love me back and that’s okay. I realized that I am not responsible for anyone else’s actions … only my own. I also realized that satan does have a son and I love him a whole lot.
Like Lilith though, I am above all else a Goddess of the middle ground. My shadow and light are learning how to intertwine themselves together. I am capable of loving intensely, intentionally and honestly. I am also capable of loving from a distance, from knowing when to choose me before anyone. Capable of knowing when to apologize for creating chaos.
This is my apology and also the beginning of a beautiful manifesto. This is my way of welcoming you all into a new era of my life. Let’s ride this Saturn Return of mine with love, growth and light in mind.
blessed be.
Doing The Work | November 2019 Tarotscope
November Horoscopes are here! Check your Sun and Moon sign!
by Kirsten Renee
The Chariot and The Lovers Reversed
Have you noticed that a lot of the spiritual advice you receive online is always telling you to heal your trauma or to push pass boundaries that were created for you? As good as the work of shadow healing is, at some point you’ve got to stop sitting and start moving. The ultimate guide to divine peace and power is knowing how to manifest with what aligns with your current needs. If you’re constantly sitting within your shadows, all you will get is darkness and emotional baggage. Now hear me out, I’m not saying don’t ever cross the threshold of your dark side. What I’m saying is learn how to use what you’ve learned beneath, to guide you above. “As above, so below.” You must meet yourself, your spirits and ancestors, light and dark in the middle.
Shadow work is null if the lessons aren’t turned into actions, as a healer my best life lesson came when I realized that I am also learning while I share knowledge. Same goes for you, you know yourself better than anyone now it’s time for you to introduce that person to the world. You’ve done the work with identifying your boundaries and understanding why you have them in the first place. In order for you to really see how that works, you have to vocalize them. Your story, your triumphs, your pain, your wins and loses all have given you the gift of teaching. Share what you’ve learned , because that is how we can help each other heal.
Below I have created “mindfulness affirmations” for each astrological element group in relation to each tarot card.
The Chariot - Things you should be mindful of.
It isn’t a competition, you are not competing with anyone, not even yourself. You are successful because you work hard and you trust your path, not because you are better than the next. Humble thyself. (Leo, Sagittarius and Aries)
When are you going to start pouring all your energy into yourself for real? You constantly show the world that you’ve got it all together, but at some point you’ve actually got to get it together. Stop faking the funk and take control over your shit for real. The only one pumping the breaks on your growth is you baby. (Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio)
Keep fucking going! You are right where you need to be to win this race. Having the faith behind the drive is what keeps you motivated. However, don’t be so into getting ahead that you forget to handle your present business. Be focused on your work, finances and health during this time! You’re going to need to be in tiptop shape over the next few weeks! (Aquarius, Libra and Gemini)
Having a community is necessary for your existence. You may think that working alone is what works for you, but it’s not. You are collaborative by nature, you are someone who people listen to and vibe with because you know shit. Don’t pass up the chance to tap into that energy or sense of community. You will be able to do more meaningful work if you surround yourself with people who align with your creative and authentic self. (Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo)
The Lovers Reversed - A look at your relationships (read moon sign).
It’s funny how you never notice the people who notice you. All you ever see is who isn’t giving you attention and that’s where your anxiety and warped versions of folks comes in. Stop trying to make everything and everyone align with you and your needs. The people who root for you and love you within your boundaries are who you should be pouring into. At some point, you’ll realize that most folks who you think are ignoring you are actually just intimidated by your energy. Rock with those who can handle your vibe! (Leo, Sagittarius and Aries)
Let the people who love you. help you during this time. You think that because you feel so deeply that no one else can understand the magnitude of your emotions. You’re wrong, there are multiple sources and outlets for you right now. Whether that is therapy, a new spiritual practice, books, music, etc. . . You are being called to expose your emotional self at a level that you form a healthier relationship with yourself. (Pisces, Cancer and Scorpio)
You are often not aware of just how powerful you are and that’s crazy when everyone around you does. You collect people who reflect your inner self and that’s how it has always been. Your energy manifests itself in the relationships that you find yourself in. If you’re around people that make you feel low ask yourself why you’re allowing that energy to be around you. Checking how you treat yourself is how others will follow suit! (Aquarius, Libra and Gemini)
Trusting people is something you don’t take lightly and that’s to be expected when you see shit for what it really is. However, your skepticism can also cause you to miss out on some really special moments. Allow your relationships (especially romantic ones) find their flow naturally and with ease. It’s easy to want to know what is going to happen or how something is going to happen. Right now though, you need to take it easy and let The Divine lead you to great heights. Trust this process, because whether you realize it or not someone/something is coming to shake your shit up and you need it. (Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo)
Journal Queries:
How can I show up for my needs and boundaries while also vocalizing them to my loved ones?
How am I participating in my relationships with others and myself?
Am I saying no to things out of fear or necessity?
What does my current journey need from me in this moment?
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xx
Kirsten
A Letter From Your Editor | November 2019
From your editor in chief with love…
by Kirsten Renee
It’s a wild feeling to realize just how special you are and what that actually means for your life’s work. You are limitless when you step into your own power and though you have boundaries. You are still someone who has figured out the key to their own success. That’s it though, knowing that your key won’t fit anyone else’s lock nor will it open any door outside of what’s meant for YOU. In order to get to that point though, you have to figure out what you want to align with, what you are aligning with and what your boundaries are. Those three things can (and will) guide you to and through your life’s journey.
Recognize that The Divine is you, everything you do (especially the things that bring fulfillment into your realm) is because of The Divine. Blessed one, and you are most certainly blessed because you’re still living your path. Whether you’re just figuring it out, are excelling, or you’re starting over for the 10th time… You are exactly where you are meant to be. In this space right now, I want you to ask yourself if you’ve really been holding you in light. Have you’ve been letting discomfort lead you or praying from a place of frustration or lack? If yes, then I need you to HEAR ME when I say this, okay? YOU ARE ALREADY ABUNDANT. The Universe shows up for those who know how to (or at least are ready to) use their blessings because they know that that’s what they’re meant to have. You are a DIVINE being created in the image of The Divine itself, so how are you going to ignore the fact that you were created to manifest?
Trust your process and trust that your guides and angels are listening to you and working on your behalf. You just have to do your part of that relationship and that’s showing up for them too. You can not work with any form of energy, whether living or ethereal unless you have formed a trusted relationship with it. It’s simple really, would you have the friends that you do if you never picked up the phone? Hung out with them? Made an effort to be in their lives? No, you wouldn’t and that’s the exact thing that people always fuck up when they get into this spiritual life.
For me, I talk with my ancestors and angels EVERY single day, multiple times a day if we’re being real. I have full blown conversations with them and sometimes they talk back and sometimes they quietly lead me to where it is that I need to be. Get to know your spirits folks! Get to know the entities that take care of you in the spirit realm. Know their names, stories, and communication style! I know that seems impossible to some and you’re probably thinking “what the hell is she talking about, how can I speak to what I can’t see?”. When my Grandfather passed away in June 2019, a single bumble landed on my knee when I heard the news. After that whenever I thought of him a bumble bee would show up and buzz around my head. Now, he shows up in my dreams with open arms and hugs, which is so beautiful and amazing. He constantly brings me messages to tell my family and often shows up when I least expect it too. Like how my new car tag is an angel number AND has his initials on it. Wild right?
Start writing down when you see spirit numbers (numerology), when you have dreams that involve your ancestors make notes! They are helping you, help yourself and let’s be real we all need some guidance. Treat yourself with care and your magick will flow freely! You are the light, you are the dark and all that is in between. When you align yourself with who you REALLY are, The Universe will show up and put people in your life who match that energy.
You are deserving of worthy people who love you within your boundaries, You need to love you within your boundaries.
Blessed be.
Stepping Into a New Season : October 19' Tarotscope
by Kirsten Renee
Queen of Swords + Six of Swords (Reversed) + Judgment + The Star
Move yourself around sweet friend, it’s time to shed your skin and let your soul breathe. It hits you hard when you have the realization that you’re transitioning. It’s heavy, often feels like your skull is being crushed at a rapid speed. Which sounds graphic, but that’s what transitioning/ascending is … it’s graphic. During this time, you need to lean heavily on your spirit guides and ancestors! Trust that they are leading you through this with precision and love. At this rate, you’re doing yourself a disservice by not falling into this season fully. That RESENTMENT and RESISTANCE that you’re projecting on to yourself is just your unconfirmed fears. The time to stop running is now, we’ve got Mercury Retrograde happening in the sign of Scorpio. You want to navigate it? Then start being honest with yourself about everything! Once you master that skill, be prepared to be exposed to a whole new level of vulnerability.
The Queen of Swords is asking you to be strong and firm in your opinions, but make sure that you’ve got the facts. As we sit in the sweet center of Mercury’s Shadow Period (Mercury Rx starts on Halloween!) a lot of fog has arrived with this energy. Don’t fret though, where there is mental/emotional fog there is also space to address what creeps up with it. Let your feelings flow as best you can, spend some time meditating and sitting with your ancestors and other spiritual council.
Now is the time for us to begin the journey of putting the lessons into work. Where we sat still last year during Scorpio season, this year we are turning those lessons into ACTION! What’s the point of doing heavy emotional work if you’re not going to apply what you’ve experienced to your journey. Now is not the time to hide your brilliance, you’re most certainly capable of navigating everything on your pathway.
The Six of Swords Reversed is asking you to sit the fuck down and actually make a plan. If you’re just moving and not knowing where you’re headed, sit down. With Saturn (the planet of movement) visiting Capricorn, the lesson here is practicality and goal setting. Don’t move faster than what The Divine has required for you, because moving to fast could be catastrophic for your journey. I say that to say, you need to be smart in making your moves. Whether that be financially, romantically or if you’re at the grocery store. Be mindful of what you put into your body and where you place your body during this time. If you’re also looking into changing your eating habits, spiritual practice, wardrobe,etc… Do it!
Use this energy leading up to Mercury RX and during it to elevate yourself! Now, don’t go spending a bunch of money on fad diets, expensive clothing and things. Use your resources wisely, learn to coupon, stop online shopping, and start SAVING your coin’s! Do a home makeover; go through your closets and get rid of old clothes, empty out your pantry and cleaning cabinet’s, clean your car, do your laundry, MAKE SPACE! Make space for all the things that you want to welcome into your life during this communicative blackout, that way when Mercury stations direct, your blessings will have somewhere to go.
Justice is a reminder that all that attacks you will fail and by fail, I mean will reap what it sows. Now that same thing goes for you, if you’ve been living a life that is less than desirable expect The Universe to expose you too boo. If you’re gearing up for a new business venture make sure ALL of the small details are given attention. It’s cool and all to see the big picture and your desired outcome of your wants. However, right now you’re being asked to make a list (and check it twice!) to go along with those big ideas of yours. You will be successful, but only if you make choices that assist your blessings and not block them.
Don’t worry though, your intuition is exactly the tool to use in order to get a feel for what you need now. Trust in your own mystic abilities friend, you’re not as hard-up as you think you are and if you are actually in that space. Do yourself a favor and call on your guides to show signs that they are there and to help guide you during a difficult time. The thing with Justice is that it calls for balance and truth, speak yours now. Find your balance between spirit and you, be mindful that this practice takes time and should be something that you go into with that understanding. You are being called to be truthful with who you are at this exact time.
The Star is reminding you that you are divinely loved and cared for! Those spiritual downloads that you have been getting (angel numbers, whispers in the wind, intuitive thoughts,etc) are messages from your angels. There are certain messages that humans can’t always deliver for us, that’s why knowing HOW your ancestors and angels communicate is key! Do they use dream communication or nature? Do they speak directly to you or through those close to you? Are they popping up in physical form? The answers to those questions can only be answered by you and your willingness to listen and accept. Trust that they have your best interest at heart (they do!) and that you have theirs as well. Remember they work for you as long as you return that love. Do not abuse the power that they bless you with nor take it for granted, because just like they gave it… They will certainly take it and most times it won’t go quietly. Honor your guides, yourself and The Divine, together as one.
I want to end this with a prayer for you, for me and our collective community.
You may recite this prayer as you read it and as many times after if you resonate with it.
“I call upon the divine, my spirit guides, guardian angels, and ancestors (call them out by name if you know them!).
“I invite you into this space and ask for you to protect and bless me during this Mercury Retrograde. I ask for your divine guidance, clarity, cleverness and focus during this phase. No matter what trials come my way, may the lessons they bring teach me what it is that I need to know now. I am grounded in the Earth with my truth, I am carried by the Water to where I am meant to be, My path is cleared of all mental and energetic fogs by Air and My pathway is lit ablaze by the light of Fire.
I walk by faith, not by sight. I trust the divine plan and my intuition to guide me.
so it is and so it shall be, what’s meant for me is for me
blessed be. “
xx
Kirsten Renee
A Letter From Your Editor | October 2019
by Kirsten Renee
Over the last few months I have struggled to find the words to explain my absence. Until I realized I actually don’t need to explain anything and can just get back to work. I took time, a lot of time, more time than I wanted to give myself tbh. During these moments I found myself questioning every little detail about my life and my purpose. I know I preach a lot about self acceptance and working hard to achieve your dreams. Which in retrospect is great, but let’s be real you can’t always be on 100 like that. So I let myself not be, I let Magickgal sit and wait for me while still keeping her financially afloat. So many things have happened over the last six months and I have changed in many ways because of it.
On a complete transparent note, if you choose to read further into this please know that this isn’t an explanation, but more of a way for me to acknowledge my life now. I’m not sure when I decided I wanted to be a writer, I think I’ve always been like this. I spent many days writing in journals and notebooks when I was young. Creating lives of pretend people and sometimes my own life that I felt like I deserved at that time. Throughout my twenties I’ve had an interesting (at best) relationship with my divine craft and it’s only getting deeper. With that being said, I really had to sit with Magickgal for awhile and I mean a long while. She’s an extension of myself and of my love of community and for that I knew I had to really hash out the fine details.
I went into business mode when getting to the fine details of this space that I have created in this particular universe. Magickgal is a space for all, but specifically for womxn / non binary magick folks. People who have the “unconventional” ways of living, people who use their energy to bring wellness and truth into collective human spaces. Magickgal is an online co-working space, a place where folks can advertise their business, sell their products, book clients and create. It’s not just about me or what we previously imagined this road would look like. Magickgal is the center of exposing oneself with love and intention in mind. The place where mindfulness is welcomed and shedding of layers is required.
As we move forward into the last few months of this decade, I want to shed all things that no longer align with my current self. That includes outdated ideals that don’t align with what my journey is now. When it comes to manifesting and alchemy, the key to it is knowing what is yours and what isn’t. Trusting that The Divine has planted you perfectly where you are now, so that you may grow and take that growth when it is time to move on. Focus your power on your gifts and don’t settle for anything that doesn’t aid in the showcasing and betterment of those gifts.
What’s so great about growth and acceptance is that we constantly go through cycles that may seem repetitive, but are actually us aligning with our highest good. Now don’t get me wrong, some karmic cycles need to end and THAT is always okay. Generational trauma, bad dating patterns, being broke, etc… all of these things can be healed, as long as one is ready to heal it. That’s what we’re doing here, we are healing through sharing our stories, through community work and most importantly through being vulnerable.
Keep yourself in the light and when you find yourself in a dark space, hold it in the light too. You are protected, remember that when you feel as if you’re lost. Your guides want you to feel everything that happens, simply because through feelings we understand our needs.
Trust in you, trust in spirit and trust in your community.
Blessed be,
Kirsten Renee xoxo
The Power of Written Words + Manifesting Your Best Life
A few tips from our resident witch on how to make manifesting your new bff!
By Kirsten Renee
You know the saying “hushed mouths won’t get fed.”? Essentially it means, that person is not a mind reader and if you want something from them all you need to do is ask. The Universe works in the same way, if you want your prayers to be heard, you’ve got to be confident in saying them! You can’t just assume that God/dess, spirit guides, ancestors and angels know what it is that you want. You’re a part of your spiritual team and it’s best you show up as a teammate! Being afraid to claim what you instinctively know is yours is what will keep it out of your reach. That and not putting any physical work into manifesting your goals will stifle your aspirations. You are more than capable of making a conscious choice as to how you want to maneuver your life.
There is power in the written word and a direct link to what it is that you feel and need. Keeping journals, planners, grimore’s etc. are a few ways that people manifest their magick. When you keep record of what your desires are, it is easier for you to prioritize them! When something is consistently being repeated (especially prayers/spells). You are showing the universe that you are serious about your life choices and confident in what you feel. Your wording is most important, especially when doing intentional manifesting! Saying phrases like “ I can’t wait” or “I am ready to” give off a signal that you don’t understand the first rule of the practice! The key to manifesting is living in what you want presently. Viewing your desires from the future or past tense makes them unattainable.
Use phrases such as “I am ______ now” or “ I am receiving of this blessing in the present day”. Using words that are connected to the ‘now’ are KEY! Claiming your desires (all those that are with good intention!) as yours, is showing that you feel that you are deserving of this. Now, I’m in no way saying that what you want will pop up overnight! You’ve got to stay consistent with this practice. Magick is something that has a current, it is alive and well. So if you want to work yours, build a relationship with it! The perfect place to start is by doing one of the exercises I included below!
Ways to Fire Up Your Manifesting Magick
Create + Consecrate an Intention Journal
Binding a notebook/journal to yourself is something that you can do! I use this method and I do a ritual each time I use a new journal. Before doing this (or any type of magick) make sure that you protect your space! Cast a circle, remove distractions, pray over your space, etc! Make your spell work area protected by spirit and connected to you!
Pray over it! Ask your spirit team to step forward and join you in the blessing of this manifesting tool. Use this time to verbalize your intentions of that specific journal, be mindful of what comes up subconsciously as well! Journals are a physical representation of our emotions, no matter what they are!
Anoint it with blessed oils/spray, sacred smoke, or a Sigil! I always wipe the covers of my journals with rose water! I’ll also pass it through the smoke of herb blends!
Write a letter/prayer note to yourself on the first few pages! Speak to yourself as your therapist, friend and spirit guide! Use this time to really call out your desires directly and don’t hold back! This is how you finalize what it is that you want!
Make time for your journal! Intentionally using a journal is a daily practice that you find a flow within! Whether you do it first thing in the morning, on your lunch break or before bed! Get your manifesting time in because every day is a new miracle!
Using Numerology (and Technology) For Pop Up Reminders
Everyone knows to make a wish at 11:11 because it’ll bring you luck, it sounds crazy but it’s true! 11:11 and other mirroring numbers are often referred to as angel numbers! Personally my angels use these numbers to communicate with me. Each part of your spiritual team uses different forms of communication! The knowledge of numbers and their frequencies can always be of assistance when manifesting!
Set an alarm with a mantra as the title! Using something like “love flows to me with ease, love flows from me with ease.” or even “as above, so below” are great starters! You can create your own mantras as well, something that resonates with your spirit. Using times like 3:33 or even 12:12 can be used to amplify the energy of your mantra!
Using apps like Tiny Spark, Golden Thread Tarot and The Pattern can give you a deeper dive into yourself! I often look at my craft apps first thing in the morning! It’s like my newspaper, I read my horoscope, pull two digital tarot cards, and read my devotionals!
Naturally noticing angel numbers appear in your everyday life! Angels love to communicate and when you create a steady relationship with them, you open up new portals. By inviting them into your space, you are allowing your frequencies to link up.
Using Reflective Magick
One of my favorite ways to manifest, is by casting mirror (reflective) spells! Writing on mirrors of all sizes can directly link you to your deepest self. You want to root yourself into your wants, so look yourself in the eye and get to it! Reflective magick can be something as simple as writing a word of confidence on your compact mirror. It could also look like spraying every mirror you own with rose water and casting the intent of honesty onto it.
Make enchanted/anointed water! I often like to charge my first cup of water for the day with crystals! Leaving it out overnight or letting it sit in the sunlight a bit before consuming, crystal infused water can help magnify your daily frequency!
An enchantment ritual is another great way to receive and tune into the good vibes! I do enchantment rituals often! All you’ll need is a quiet/centered space, a mirror (that has been consecrated/blessed), and an item(s) that you want to bounce back onto.
Instructions
— Uplift the energy of the room (pray, dance, sing, meditate,etc) and cast your circle/pray for protection.
— Call down your spirit team and ask them for assistance in enchanting this item. You can choose anything, preferably something that you interact with every day! Like Jewelry, glasses, lipstick/chap stick, hand/ bags, your wallet, etc.
— Spray your mirror with blessed oil/water. I like to use a rose/Florida water mixture, to amplify the love of my spell and to purify the item.
— You can write down a prayer/spell/word.etc onto the mirror or you can skip this step! Whatever you feel most comfortable doing!
— Place your object on the mirror, say your blessings and intentions onto it! Be specific with what you bestow upon it, this energy will be strong and you will carry it with you daily!
— You can leave this out in the sun/moon for three days! I like to do it during a full moon cycle. The brightness of the sun and moon amplify the energy of the object!
Draw a sigil somewhere on your body! I can’t be the only one who wrote on her legs and clothes in middle school! Sigils are a great way to keep your mantras with you throughout the day. You can draw/ stitch siglis onto your jacket, keep a drawing inside of your wallet, or just draw it somewhere on your body!
Remember, manifesting isn’t hard nor is it just for the witches on the block. Anyone can practice and make manifesting a part of their daily lives! Like Grandma Agatha (RIP) said in ‘HalloweenTown’ “You’ve got to want something and then let yourself have it!” Don’t be afraid to get oddly specific with your desires, now isn’t the time to play shy with The Universe. Share this post with a friend and invite them to find their own journey with manifesting too! Pour love into yourself and your communities!
Blessed be.