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A Comprehensive Guide to Aries Season

Pisces Season’s reign is over for the year. On March 20, the Sun will move into the Cardinal Fire sign Aries.

Aries season will last until April 20, giving us a month to revel in Cardinal Fire energy. With the Sun in Aries, our focus collectively shifts away from the gentle and dreamy disposition of Pisces; it moves, instead, towards inspired action.

During this Season, our inner fire resurfaces, and we look for creative new ways to chase our passions and assert our will. Aries sparks a deep sense of individuality within us and provides a chance to take risks, be bold, and shine bright — this, of course, stands in stark contrast to the passive and soft energy of Pisces Season.

In this article, we’re going to unpack what you need to know to make the most of this Season. So, what does it mean for you as the Sun moves into Aries’ territory?

Let’s talk about it.

This Transit

The Sun will move into Aries on March 20, where it will stay until late April.

Aries is a lovely place for the Sun. This cardinal fire energy meshes well with the radiance of the Sun, giving us a boost of energy. Enthusiasm and spontaneity abound throughout this transit; we have ample motivation and are ready to conquer whatever challenges come our way.

Aries is bold and brave, but a little hot-headed, too. With the Sun in Aries, we take on these qualities. We may be a little more impulsive than usual and should take time to think things through before jumping in blind. There is a healthy medium between rashness and stagnation. Find the balance that works for you.

It is brave and pioneering, and somewhat innocent. We are direct and rather uncomplicated in our needs, but we can also be short-sighted and lack the desire to plan ahead.

To work with this transit:

Do something that appeases your inner child

Nurture your physical body and engage in some form of movement that inspires or motivates you

Try not to overthink things

Avoid unnecessary arguments, but don’t allow anyone to walk over you

Make yourself heard

Reflection Prompts

If you want a little extra to think about, here are some Aries Season-themed prompts to help guide and enhance your healing journey!

How do you channel your anger? Where does it stem from? Where in your body do you feel it?

What makes you feel connected to your childhood?

How are you taking care of (or neglecting) your body?

What inspires you? What encourages you to take action?

Where does Aries fall in your natal chart?

How do you manifest Aries traits already? In what ways could you learn from this sign?

Of course, you don’t need to use all or any of these prompts! Just choose the ones that resonate with you, and go from there.

Final Thoughts

In many ways, this Season is about allowing yourself to embrace your assertive side. Leap your way through the coming month — feel the fear and do it anyway. Now is the perfect time to try something different, start something new, and dive headfirst into an adventure.

As always, different signs will react to this solar transit in different ways, so consider checking out where it falls in your natal chart to gain a deeper understanding of how it will influence you!

Thanks for reading! To read all of my posts and stay up to date on all the astrological happenings, you can join my Medium community here!

Three Types of Charms

Sachet/Spell Jar: bag or bottle that's small enough to carry around. Contains ingredients associated with your intention.

Scroll: a visualization paper. Drawings, sigils, bullet list, color associations, anything that helps you focus your energy to manifest your wants and needs. When you've completed the ritual or ceremony, roll the paper into a palm sized paper egg roll, bind with tape and a ribbon.

Enchanted Object: I usually think of some kind of jewelery that you xan wear, but really it xan be anything you put the energy into imbue with a purpose.

Happy casting

Magical Spring Cleaning Tips

Hello everyone! Spring is here, so it’s time to shake the dust and stagnant energy off of ourselves, and prepare for the new season coming up. I’m here to bring you some tips on how to clean your house the witchy way. I’ve also added some links to other Tumblr blogs who have posts about it!

Step 1: Open the windows

Let some fresh air in and open the window for all the negative and stagnant energy to move out, it will allow the energy to flow and make the cleaning easier. Move around the room clockwise and demand the energies to get out.

Pro tip: Start cleaning from the top downwards, from the furthest point of the room to the nearest main door. Once the target area or room is clean, you can say a protection/blessing, chant, cleanse, visualize, play some music, spray, ring bells, burn incense and don’t forget to put your wards up again!

Step 2: Have a plan

Take your time to think this through, come up with a detailed plan (if you can) on how you want to do your spring cleaning. Is it a few hours every day? Every day for a week? Every weekend? Long term project? How detailed do you want the cleaning to be? It’s totally up to you and yes, it can get overwhelming. If you want to do a quick refresh or move furniture, it’s your choice. Just make sure you know what you’re doing and that your intention is clear.

The same thing applies if you're moving! Have a look at this post by @songsparrowwitch

Step 3: Simmer pot (optional)

I like to set up a big pot with my herbs of choice, with the intention of cleansing, purifying, protecting the house or creating a welcoming environment. I will stir it clockwise until it boils, whilst focusing on my intent, turn it down to a simmer and then start cleaning. The house will smell amazing and such potion can be used for other practices too! Here's an amazing recipe from @androgynouswitch

Step 4: Cleaning products

Do a little research and decide what products you would like to use, you can make your own, use popular chemical cleaners or choose eco-friendly options. Keep in mind that some common chemicals have magical properties (vinegar, anyone?) and there’s no judgment here, just make sure you don’t mix harmful substances without looking into it, and keep the air flowing!

On the magical side, you can charge the cleaning products, visualize the negative energy in the room getting wiped or washed away. You can draw sigils as you wipe the surfaces, say a simple chant, add moon water to the cleaning solution.

Cleaning recipes by@leodrune

Step 5: The actual cleaning

Get to work, start from one room, separate things into piles, decide what to keep, to donate and to throw away. When you go about cleaning, you can take your time and focus on the task, almost as if it was a form of meditation. You can thank the environment for sheltering you, your belongings for serving their purpose, yourself for the time and effort you’re putting into this. It will take as long as it needs to, and it’s ok.

Do not forget your garden, if you have one, or your balcony. And the thresholds, windows and doors.

Bonus step: Virtual decluttering

Consider taking time to tackle your virtual spaces too, your blog, social media, computer, phone, emails, payment subscriptions. Virtual clutter affects us just as much as the physical one does, as we spend a big chunk of our day online.

Look at your books, your grimoire, your ingredients. What needs to go? What should be carried onto the new season? What needs to be moved, restocked, fixed?

Step 6: Protection & Warding

You made it! We’re not quite done yet, but take some time to rest and celebrate, you have made it this far. Now it’s time to wash your windows, seal your doors, clean the floors, burn your favourite incense, update your wards and check your protection spells. Use your favourite methods to keep unwanted energies and entities outside of your space.

Protection masterpost - by @auricwitch

Doorstep Cleansing - by @bunnybambi1

Step 7: Closing thoughts & Cleansing

Once everything is done, take a bath, a shower, wash your clothes, do what you need to do to make sure that the energy you have removed doesn’t linger on you. Take some time to walk around barefoot to ground yourself and reconnect with your home. Consider a ritual to bring positivity and good cozy energy back into your home, make yourself a nice meal and rest.

@leodrune created this amazing post, please have a look!

Please feel free to add anything to this post! Open to all sorts of suggestions, I hope it helped!

Magical space 🤍✨

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Witchy and Herbal Sleep Remedies

Everyone has insomnia sometimes, but instead of turning to potentially habit-forming sleeping medication, consider trying these remedies first. 

1. DIY Sleep Spray – Spritz a little of this potion on your pillow and reap the benefits. For extra witchy benefits, charge the distilled water under the light of the full moon. 

2.  Lavender Sleep Balm – Make this easy sleep balm to ease anxiety-induced dreams and constant worrying. Easier to make than a traditional salve and a great craft for beginners. 

3. Chamomile Bath Bombs – Its no secret that Recreational Witchcraft loves bath magic, and what better way to get ready for bed than with a relaxing bedtime ritual in the warm water. 

4. Lavender Sleep Oil – Lavender is one of the best herbs for relaxation, but the pure essential oil can be incredibly irritating to the skin. This mixture makes the oil palatable to your body and mind. 

5. Herbal Sleep Pillows – Simple and customizable, ideal for witches just getting started or for those without a wide array of herbs at their disposal. Put under your pillow and cleanse once a moon cycle.

6. Sleepy Tea Potion – Another remedy using primarily chamomile, but this is an easy spell that emphasizes ritual over ingredients. Let the magic lull yourself into a gentle sleep. 

7. Make a Sleep Circle – This post gives several ideas for creating pretty and effective sleep enchantments. Not only are these ideas aesthetically pleasing crafts, but they are conspicuous enough for secret witches. 

8. Make a Crystal Grid – If you find yourself more of a crystal oriented practitioner, considering fashioning a cute crystal grid on your bedside table. Cleanse every quarter moon.