The Inked Grimoire

You know the song… “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” but why can’t we give ourselves little magickal gifts for 12 days of Witchmas? Guess what? We totally can! So rather than lords and ladies – and all those dang birds, am I right? – how about 12 magickal practices to create an even more delightful Yule this year? Let’s do it!

The Full Moon in Gemini arrives on November 27th, bringing with it an air of clarity amidst the last few months of eclipse season. 

With the shortening days and lengthening nights, it’s the perfect time of year to cozy up with some comfy witchcraft – and witchy crafts! Here are some ideas for increasing the magick of the autumn season with your own magickal crafts.

The New Moon in Scorpio arrives on November 13, 2023, to help you dive into yourself a bit more. 

What is mug magick? Quite simply, it’s any kind of magick you can do with your coffee, tea, or cocoa. What makes mug magick so appealing is that you can work it into your day easily, without having to create an elaborate ritual. Talk about something we busy witches need in our busy lives!

The Full Moon in Taurus arrives on October 28, 2023, and is accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse. This eclipse marks the end of a cycle that began in November of 2021.

Samhain occurs on October 31 – the same day as Halloween! The energy of Samhain occurs the week before and the week after October 31, so don’t feel too much pressure to practice your rituals on the date if you’ve got other things going on in your life.

The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra arrives on October 14th to bring you into yourself a bit more. The Solar Eclipse that accompanies this New Moon will heighten the energy and make it very powerful for setting new intentions this month.

Living a magickal life means you’re exposed to more energies than other people – it’s like we become an antenna for good and bad vibes. It also feels like you’re suddenly on the radar for the spiritual world, so a little extra protection always comes in handy. But this is just one reason you might want to veil in your practice and/or everyday life. Once reserved for Abrahamic religions and specific occasions like funerals or weddings – i.e., a bride’s veil – veiling is becoming popular among the magickal and pagan communities.