The Inked Grimoire

Can you feel the energy shifting this month? July will be a profoundly different month, one most of us have never experienced before. The Full Moon in Capricorn on July 10th is just part of the cosmic shifts occurring. Let’s dive in!

A tarot deck is one of the most useful and, maybe surprisingly, versatile tools in a witch’s cabinet. Not only is it great for divination, but it can also help set you up for the day’s energy, promote creativity, or guide your spellwork.

When the Sun moves into Cancer, it comes under the influence of the Moon, Cancer’s ruling planet. That lunar energy will be with us all season long, inviting us to pay close attention to our emotions, inner wisdom, and the ways the world stirs our feelings. This is a time to attune to your environment and align with what feels nourishing and true.

Class is back in session, witches, this time with a focus on Tarot magick! This mysterious and sometimes confusing divination tool is a favorite among witches and mystics, even though it can be a challenge to get started reading them. We’ll do our best to help you understand the basics of Tarot and hopefully answer some questions while we do it.

Have you felt the energy activated around you over the past few days? That’s the Full Moon in Sagittarius working its magick. There’s a lot going on in the sky during this lunation, so get ready for some empowered vibes and potentially intense emotions.

Get ready for some polarizing energy with this Full Moon in Scorpio! As the sister sign of Taurus, Scorpio introduces some significant conflict to the grounded Earth sign. Between the two, it’s easy to fluctuate between feeling super abundant and utterly deprived. If you feel like you’re getting caught at one end of the spectrum or the other, just remember that the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.

Feral witchcraft is magick defined your way. It’s wild, instinctual, no-fluff, and anti-performative. It’s not about Instagram-worthy aesthetics, but about gut-level connection and unapologetic practice. Don’t get me wrong, feral witchcraft isn’t about being unhinged; it means uncolonized, unfiltered, and fucking free magick.

Water is ancient. It whispers stories, holds memories, and flows through every living being. Our planet is 71% water, and humans have been drawn to its depths for millennia, not just for survival but for connection, mystery, and magick.

This Full Moon will illuminate opportunities for collaboration and challenges in our relationships because Libra is the sign of relationships. As with every Full Moon, though, the aspects it shines light on all come down to you, your magick, and your relationship with yourself.

Water is a powerful conduit for energy, transformation, and intention. Different types of natural waters carry unique energetic properties, making them essential tools in spellwork, rituals, and spiritual practices. Whether you’re working with the moon’s gentle glow or the fierce energy of a storm, these magickal waters can enhance your craft.

This eclipse marks the culmination of a cycle that began in April 2023, when we started the Aries-Libra Eclipse cycle, which we’re completing this month. This axis has been helping us learn what’s most important to us, as well as the balance between what we want and what our partnerships and relationships require. It’s also about recalibrating what it means to be an individual while being a part of the collective.

The Dark Moon is a potent time for transformation and release. It’s also the ideal moon phase for practicing secretive magick – spells and rituals intentionally kept hidden for your protection. Whether you’re shielding yourself from unwanted energies or working in the shadows to bring justice, secretive magick allows you to act with discretion and power.