Table of Contents

• Hello & Intro

• Monthly Magick (This month is Moon Magick)

• Dear Joy: Your Personal Questions Asked

• Special Dates and Celebrations This Week

• Coven Share: How do you do you?

• Personal Review

• Feedback

Hello & Intro

Hello there,

Happy New Year and welcome! If you haven’t taken your decorations down yet, today is your last chance to preserve your good luck. For the old religion, the 12 days of Yule ended on New Year's Day, while in the Christian calendar, the 12 days of Christmas end tomorrow, 6th January, with the Feast of the Three Kings and the start of Epiphany.

As we step into the new year, I’ve been reflecting on last year’s cycle—what worked, what didn’t, and what I want to stop, start, or continue. I’m inspired by modern-day alchemist Mel Robbins and her simple yet powerful “7-Question Yearly Review,” taken from her podcast, which can be adapted for daily, weekly, or monthly reflection:

1. What were the highlights of the year?

2. What were the hardest parts?

3. What did you learn about yourself?

4. What will you stop doing in the coming year?

5. What will you start doing in the coming year?

6. What will you continue doing?

7. What can you do today to take the first step in those directions?

As above, so below; as below, so above. This mantra reminds me that true alignment involves balancing focus in both the physical and energetic realms. For instance, wanting more abundance requires both practical steps (like going to work) and aligning energetic intention. Using tools like Mel’s reflective exercise helps me create harmony between the two, and it works!

This year, my first steps include ordering books to deepen my knowledge—A Garden in Your Kitchen: A Beginner's Guide to Home Sprouting and Fermentation, Forest Gardening: A Beginner's Guide, Top of the Crops: How to Make Your Edible Garden Grow, and Permaculture: A Beginner's Guide by Graham Burnett. I’ve also ordered wildflower meadow seeds and given my bedroom a good clear-out. They say to be happy for a year, get married; for 10 years, get a dog; or for life, create a garden. With a dog already in my life, I’m hedging my bets by manifesting the other two this year!

I’m excited to explore Moon Magick with you this week and share how I harness the moon phases and special moons to amplify my magick.

Monthly Magick (This month is Moon Magick)

The moon has been a guiding force in magickal practices for centuries, providing a natural rhythm for setting intentions, performing rituals, and manifesting desires. As a hedge witch, aligning with the moon's phases allows me to deepen my connection with the cycles of nature and amplify my magick. This week, I’m excited to explore how each phase of the moon and special moons like Blue Moons and Black Moons can enhance your magickal work. Every week I highlight which moon phase we are coming into and hope to equip you with an edge to your own practice. 

The Phases of the Moon and Their Magickal Uses

1. New Moon: Beginnings, intentions, manifestation

A time of new beginnings and setting intentions. The dark moon invites reflection, renewal, and planting the seeds of future manifestations. This is a powerful time to set goals, start fresh projects, or embark on personal growth.

2. Waxing Quarter: Growth, energy, abundance

The waxing moon phase is when the light grows, symbolising progress and building energy. This is an ideal time for spells that focus on growth, abundance, and momentum toward your goals. The spell below for Drawing Growth and Abundance is perfect for this week’s moon phase.

3. Full Moon: Culmination, clarity, power

The full moon is a time of culmination, celebration, and heightened energy. It's ideal for cleansing, charging tools like crystals, and performing powerful manifestation rituals. The full moon's energy amplifies any magickal workings, making it a favourite phase for witches. No surprise where the word luna-tic comes from.

4. Waning Quarter: Release, cleansing, banishment 

As the moon's light decreases, it invites release and letting go. Use this phase for banishing negativity, cutting ties, or clearing away that which no longer serves you. It's a perfect time for decluttering your home, mind, and spirit.

Special Moons: Black Moons and Blue Moons

• Black Moon: A Black Moon occurs when there are two new moons in a single calendar month. This rare event carries amplified energy for deep inner work, shadow work, and setting long-term goals. It’s a powerful time for transformation and planting seeds for significant change. Our next black moon will occur on Aug 23rd 2025
  

• Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second full moon in a calendar month, known for its rare and potent energy. This special moon is perfect for "once in a blue moon" intentions, such as manifesting extraordinary opportunities or rare events. The next blue moon will be on May 31st, 2026. My coven will get priority for castings on this day and I'll let you know my availability.

Cleansing Crystals During the Full Moon

Cleansing crystals under the full moon is a wonderful way to recharge their energy. Place your crystals outside or on a windowsill where they can absorb the moonlight overnight. If you have stones sensitive to sunlight, such as amethyst or rose quartz, bring them in before sunrise. For others, allowing them to receive both moonlight and sunlight can enhance their energy.

A Waxing Quarter Spell: Drawing Growth and Abundance

As we enter the waxing quarter phase later this week, this spell channels the growing energy of the moon into your intentions for prosperity and growth.

What You'll Need:

• A green candle (symbolising growth and abundance)

• A small bowl of spring water (or moon-charged water, if available)

• A handful of seeds (herbs like rosemary or parsley work beautifully)

• A small coin (to symbolise prosperity)

• A small bowl of soil

The Spell:

1. Prepare Your Space: Find a quiet spot where you can connect with nature, near an open window, a garden, or a houseplant. Light the green candle and focus on its flame, visualising the growing power of the waxing moon.
   

2. State Your Intentions: Hold the seeds in one hand and the coin in the other. Speak your intentions aloud, such as: "Moon of light, so strong and bright,
   Help my goals take root tonight.
   Growth I seek, both swift and true,
   Bring abundance in all I do."
   
   

3. Plant the Seeds: Place the seeds and coin into the bowl of soil. Visualise your intentions growing strong and healthy, just as the seeds will. Pour the spring water over the soil while saying: "With earth to root, with water to feed, my goals shall flourish, my life succeed."
   
   

4. Seal the Spell: Thank the waxing moon for its energy and power. Let the candle burn down safely, or snuff it out and save the wax as a charm to keep near your planted seeds.
   

Caring for the Spell: Place the bowl of soil in a sunny spot and nurture the seeds as they grow. This act mirrors the effort you put into manifesting your intentions. Once the plants are strong enough, transplant them into a larger pot or garden to continue their growth—and yours.

Moon Bathing:

While not always practical in cooler climates, moon bathing is a deeply regenerative practice. Lying under the moonlight on a flat sun lounger, feeling the cool night air, and gazing at the stars can be a grounding and awe-inspiring experience. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the infinite and recharge your energy.

The Magic of the Moon Cycle

The moon’s phases provide a natural rhythm for our magickal work, reflecting the cycles of beginnings, growth, fulfilment, and release. Whether it's planting seeds of intention during the waxing moon, celebrating abundance under the full moon, or releasing burdens during the waning moon, each phase offers its unique gifts. Special moons like Black Moons and Blue Moons amplify these energies, making them ideal for profound transformation and rare opportunities.

May this week's waxing quarter and the spells you cast bring you growth, abundance, and joy. So mote it be!

Dear Joy: Your Personal Questions Asked

On my Etsy shop JoyWellnessWitch my practice is open to the whole world. I'm very grateful to the openness and connection I have with my clients. Each week I'll be sharing someone's energetic queries and my intuitive advice.

Special Dates and Celebrations This Week

Special dates and celebrations the week ahead: 

SUNSET 16:08 SUNRISE 08:04

MON 6th Waxing Quarter, please meditate on release, cleansing, banishment even if you don’t do the full spell.

*(I’m using GMT)

Coven Share: How do you do you?

We feel good as we connect with our world and our tribe, the way I celebrate the cycles of the year and being connected to the elements may look very different to you, please share your practice with me, we grow as a community and how you celebrate may really inspire others, This is your space to fill.

This is a new adventure for me please share what you like and don't, this will support me in building our Community

This week's coven share really tickled me, it came with this comment “You don’t have to worry about telling me you are a witch” from a friend here in North Devon

If you have a picture of how you appreciate nature, celebrate the cycles of the year or of your practice please share them with me, I will only be able to pick one that I feel best represents this time, but I’d love to know how you are getting along. Please say if you'd like an anonymous share or if you're happy for me to use your name and location in the world. 

Personal Review

Every week, I will take the opportunity to share a heartfelt and meaningful review from one of my clients. These reviews have deeply touched me and offer a glimpse into the positive experiences and connections I strive to create.

Name: Tjasa

Date: 16 Dec, 2024

Start Review: 5 out of 5 stars   

Review: Joy immediately resonated with me, so I took a leap of faith and trusted her to do my reading at an extremely painful and uncertain time in my life. The trust was not misplaced. She understood the assignment and her reading was full of love, warmth, encouragement and ON POINT. I was extremely afraid of being scammed when ordering a tarot reading online.

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