Decembers Venus Retrograde

December’s Venus Retrograde

On December 19, 2021, Venus will Station Retrograde in Capricorn. What does this mean for us?

To understand this transit, we need to first break down the elements that collectively compose its energy. Venus is a personal planet with strong feminine energy, and it reigns over abundance, sensuality, beauty, and our connection to nature. Venus is the natural ruler of Taurus and Libra, which are both signs with an eye for aesthetics and a love for comfort.

Capricorn, on the other hand, is a serious and no-nonsense sign with cardinal earth energy. It isn’t the most natural placement for Venus, but it’s certainly an interesting one.

We’re now approaching Capricorn Season, so those themes are amplified in the wider astrological climate. This means that Capricorn-related topics will likely show up in our lives in increasing quantity and intensity as more celestial bodies move through Capricorn’s energy (and encourage us to do the same).

So what are the themes brought to light by Capricorn, and how will this transit impact them? Let’s talk about it.

This Transit

Venus will be retrograde in Capricorn from December 19 to January 29, 2022. However, you won’t have to wait to feel its effects: the pre-retrograde zone began on November 17, and the post-retrograde phase ends on March 1, 2022. Needless to say, it’s best to settle in and embrace the changes that this transit is about to bring, because it’s not ending anytime soon.

Venus, the planet of love and beauty, rules over pleasure, comfort, relationships, and artistic expression. It influences how you relate to and attract others. With this in mind, we can understand that Venus’ Station Retrograde in Capricorn will turn our relationships upside down as we reevaluate the way we commit to others and ourselves.

During Venus Retrograde in Capricorn, you may have a more no-nonsense approach to romance than usual. You have a list of criteria that need to be met, and you don’t have time or energy to mess around. It’s okay for your expectations to be high, but consider checking in to see if they are realistic. Is there anything you’re willing to compromise on?

On the other side of the spectrum, if your expectations are too low, Venus in Capricorn will push you to raise them so that you can attract a partner who is actually on your level. Now is the time to identify what you truly need from a relationship. If your current partner or dating pool isn’t meeting those needs (and isn’t willing to step up to the plate), then it’s time to value yourself enough to walk away.

All in all, Venus Retrograde will be the time for some deep soul-searching, so be prepared to get to know yourself (and your loved ones) on a whole new level.

Reflection Prompts

If you’re at all familiar with my work, you know I’m a huge fan of reflection prompts — so, of course, I’ve come up with a handful to help guide you through this transit. Each prompt is designed to coincide with themes illuminated by Venus’s Retrograde in Capricorn. Of course, you don’t have to use all (or any) of my prompts — if you’d like to come up with your own, the themes to focus on are commitment, values systems, romantic expectations and needs, and your relationship with solitude.

With all that being said, let’s get into the prompts!

Would you say your romantic expectations are realistic? Why or why not?

Journal about a time where you accepted less than you deserved in a relationship (romantic or platonic). What led up to this, and how did it make you feel? How would you handle this situation differently now?

In what ways have you matured since last year?

What is a new commitment you are willing to make to yourself (or your partner)?

Has your idea of what love and relationships mean changed over the past year? How so?

Where does Venus fall in your natal chart?

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Luck Spell Jar

It’s been a while, I hope you’re all doing well :)

If an ingredient is in bold it is highly recommended you use it, all the others are optional.

Salt- protection (eggshells will serve the same purpose)

Nutmeg- luck (rosemary can replace any herb you don’t have)

Cinnamon- strengthens spell, luck

Orange peel- positive change

Luck sigil- this will make your intention very clear (my post on sigils)

Aventurine- luck (clear quartz can replace any crystal you don’t have)

Amazonite- luck

Yellow turquoise- luck

Something to seal- candle wax, crayon, glue, tape, etc. (I used green candle wax)

these aren’t all the correspondences of these ingredients, just the ones relevant to the spell :)

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420 Friendly Witch Tips

Just so you know, I’m of age in a state where weed is legal. If you’re not in a legal area or age range, I wouldn’t recommend this. And it’s not for everyone! If you’re not interested that’s more than okay! It’s YOUR craft for a reason! I’ve just tailored mine to me a little bit here too.

I smoke on a pretty regular basis, both recreationally and for things such as anxiety and other mental health reasons. I’ve realized that there are a lot of reasons it has such a calming effect. It could be breath work, could be visual stimulation from the smoke swirls, it could be that it’s easier to let my thoughts come and go without lingering on them. Either way, I realized that I could incorporate that zen into my craft. Here are some of the ways I do that!

1. Moon water in your bong

2. smoke cleansing your space/crystals,etc

3.Visualizing internal cleansing as you inhale and exhale

4. Add intent to each hit. After all, you’re taking a deep breath, why not focus your energy on something you’d like to come to fruition? I manifest a clear, level head.

5. I haven’t quite worked with deities yet, but I’ve seen many others say that sharing or dedicating a bowl to your deities can be something they like, depending on who you work with. I don’t know much about deities, so I’ll stop here.

6. Ashes. Weed ashes can be used in spellwork, similar to incense ash and other forms.

7. I personally like to smoke a little, meditate for a moment, and then do a couple of tarot readings. I find I’m more open when I smoke

8. In reference to number 7, I also bought a smoke blend meant to be mixed with weed (or tobacco but that’s not my vibe), that has things like mugwort, lavender, valerian, and more that’s specifically used to help open the third eye and your senses. I bought through the company called Bear Blend (not a sponsor, I honestly don’t think they know I exist). I chose this brand since it’s a small indigenous run business, and as a small town native person, I tend to support as many indigenous businesses I can.

I hope this was helpful, and remember to please make wise decisions based on the laws in your area. I don’t recommend this to anyone underage or in a place where it is illegal. If you choose to make an unwise decision, please don’t hold me liable. And again, if its not your cup of tea, don’t worry about it! Your craft is for you to enjoy.

🎄Yule ❄️

The winter solstice is nearly here! Here are some ways to celebrate the longest night of the year ⭐️ ☀️

Food

Oranges 🍊 lemons 🍋 meat 🥩 cranberries ❣️ potatoes 🥔 nuts 🌰 chocolates 🍫 mushroom 🍄 bread 🍞 stews and soups 🥘 hot chocolate ☕️ Yule log cake 🎂 cinnamon 🪵 rosemary 🍃

Colors

Red ❤️ green 🎄 gold ⚜️ silver 🪙white ☁️ blue 💎

Altar Decorations

Mini Yule tree 🌲 mini Yule log 🪵 solar representations ☀️ dried orange slices 🍊 whole star anise ⭐️ candles 🕯snow globes ❄️ greenery from nature 🍃 cinnamon sticks

Crystals

Ametrine🔮 citrine 💛 amber 🧡carnelian ❤️ snowflake obsidian 🖤amethyst💜 diamond 💎 emerald 💚sapphire 💙

Activities

Bake a Yule log cake 🎂

Make dried orange and cinnamon garlands 🍊

Make paper snowflakes ❄️

Decorate a Yule tree 🌲

Have a bonfire and roast hotdogs and marshmallows 🔥

Write wishes on bay leafs and burn them 🍃

Do a house cleansing 🏡

Take a Yule bath 🛀

Do sabbat divination 🔮

Bury the corn husk dolls you made at lughnasad, mabon, or/and Samhain if you made them 🌽

Decorate your house with greenery and holly 🌲

Have a season feast with friends and family 🍲

Drink hot chocolate with spices that correspond with your intention stirred in ☕️

Let me know if you plan on trying any of these ideas and have an amazing Yule! 🌲 ⛄️

Connecting with the sun and the moon ☼ ☽

I gathered a few exercises to strengthen my connection with the sun and the moon. They’re really simple, and pretty good for baby witches, too.

Having a basic connection with the sun and the moon is necessary in order to be in harmony with your surroundings. Before performing rituals related to the astros (which includes extensive astrology readings, wheel of the year rituals, and even gardening magic) you need to be somewhat tuned in with them.

Sensing the sun’s magic ☼

As you connect with the sun, you’ll gather the information necessary to best work with sun magic. This kind of information needs to come from you, cause it’s about how your energy interacts with the sun’s; different people may have completely different experiences. A good way to slowly build or fortify your connection with the sun’s magic is to gradually approach it and gain intimacy with it.

First contact: Take some time to meditate when the sun rises, at midday, when the sun sets, and at midnight. In each of those 4 moments, pause for a few minutes to observe the sun and to notice your surroundings. Practice being aware of the energy around you, and try to put it into words for reference. In the next day, take some time to compare the different sensations you had at each time, and try to figure out what they mean to you.

Establishing a connection ☼

This is a simple exercise that I do every time I feel like I need to renew my bond with the sun. A lot of people think it’s best to perform these type of exercises at noon, when the sun is at it’s peak, but I strongly advice against it if you have fair skin and/or live in a warm, tropical place. Being safe is more important and it’ll work much better if you’re actually comfortable. (And of course, use sunscreen if necessary.)

☼ Go outside, find a nice spot to sit in the sun, preferably around nature. Close your eyes. Feel the warmth on your skin, visualize the sunshine touching you as your body absorbs it’s energy.

☼ When you feel you’ve already formed a faint connection with your surroundings, imagine there’s a mist rising from the nature around you, like a fog of energy emanating from everything the sun touches.

☼ Take 3 deep breaths. Each time, visualize you’re inhaling some of that mist, and it’s filling your lugs and flowing through your entire body. Imagine you’re becoming one with your surroundings, and the mist’s energy is mixed with yours. When you exhale, let go of any thoughts that might be holding you back, let it wash away any negativeness that you might’ve been holding onto.

☼ Imagine your consciousness is connected to the sun, like the warmth is exchanging energy with your skin. Focusing on that, ask yourself: how does it feel? Is it energizing, or soothing? Or both? How does it affect your emotions? Do any thoughts pop into your head? Vague ideas? Try to put it into words. When you’re done, simply recollect yourself, and take some time later to digest what you might’ve felt and reach for conclusions.

Sensing the moon’s magic ☽

Just like with the sun, the information you’ll gather about the moon will reflect how your energy interacts with it, and different people may have completely different experiences. A good way to slowly build or fortify your connection is to gradually approach it and gain intimacy with it.

First contact: Take some time to meditate in 4 different nights; a new moon, a waxing moon, a full moon and a waning moon. In each of those moments, pause for a few minutes to observe it and to notice your surroundings. Practice being aware of the energy around you, and try to put it into words for reference. Afterwards, take some time to compare the different sensations you had each night, and try to figure out what they mean to you.

Establishing a connection ☽

I use the same exercise I do with the sun when I want to renew my connection with the moon. Each time, I approach it like it’s my first real connection with it; I’ve changed, so why wouldn’t my magic change? Since I’ve already meditated in 4 different phases of the moon like I said above, I choose a moment based on those experiences. A lot of people like to go with a full moon, but I personally love to work on forming connections on a waxing crescent. Each phase of the moon has it’s own strengths, and you can choose whatever feels right for you.

☆*:.December 18th.:*☆

Full moon in Gemini:

the Cold Moon or the Long Night Moon.

What does it entail?

☆ Reflection

☆ Fortune

☆ Optimism

☆ Drive

☆ Perspective

☆ Setting intentions

☆ Spirtuality

☆ Growth

☆ Relationships

☆ Balance

☆ Better relationship, a better balance, a different perspective and/or new routine in finances.

"All flows in time."

Suggestions: hot beverages, specifically teas, working with herbs, herb baths, herby scents, working with earth and plants, aromatherapy, cleansing, candlework.