MAGICKAL ENERGY SOURCES

A common companion in magic introduced to baby witches is the moon. As the month passes by, the moon’s energy waxes until the moon is full in the night sky and wanes until the moon cannot be seen at all—the new moon.

It actually has, two cycles: the year and the day.

The yearly cycle is better known as the Wheel of the Year.

The power of the sun gradually increases until Litha (Summer Solstice 21^st June) when it reaches its peak power. Then the power wanes as the wheel turns toward the dark half reaching Yule when its power is at its lowest point (Winter Solstice December 19^th – December 22^nd). From Yule (Winter solstice) to Litha (Summer Solstice) the suns powers start to wax reaching full peak again.  So, the wheel continues.

The daily cycle is much more convenient. The sun’s power increases until noon when it reaches the highest point in the sky. Then as the sun falls towards the horizon, its power wanes. Sunset is considered a liminal time, which means it is between two worlds.

During the summer months, the sun's energy is most efficient for certain categories of workings, just as the waxing moon has different intentions from the waning moon. You can do any type of magic at any time, but it is more efficient to do your workings at a time that is most conducive to the type of energies you’re using. Summer, in general, produces energies like the sun itself—strong and sure. They enhance magick dealing with beauty, health, and healing.

From June 22^nd to July 23^rd, the energies of Cancer are strongest. This is the time to perform workings that influence your emotions, feelings, and sensitivity.

July 24^th to August 22^nd falls under the sign, Leo. Leo the Lion is all about courage and strength, showmanship and creativity, fertility, and willpower.

The last part of summer is from August 23^rd to September 22^nd—the energies of Virgo. Virgo will help with issues concerning mental energies, health, employment, responsibility, and paying attention to detail.

Daily Cycle of the Sun

Sunrise

When you first wake up in the morning you are at your freshest, and so is your energy! This is the perfect time to do a working. The morning sun is a beautiful resource it will enhance any charms you cast to rid yourself of negative energies, to leave you feeling refreshed for the new day. If you want to stop an addictive or otherwise bad habit, the morning sun is the perfect resource.

Midday

The Sun is at the highest point in the sky, and at it’s the highest level of energy. The strength of the midday Sun is sure to help you overcome any weakness you want to eradicate. If you need guidance or inspiration, cast the spell at noon under the high and bright Sun.

Sunset

Sunset is a particularly special time of day. The colours in the sky, the stagnant heat finally gives as a soft breeze stirs and the darkness allows the ground to cool. Dusk is perfect for relaxing, for giving your willpower a boost, and for times of calmness and serenity.

Sun Correspondences

Sun Rituals

The sun has both nutritious and healing properties. If you find that you are feeling worn out, or tired, there are a few simple rituals that may help. The sun can give you a boost of energy to get through the rest of the day and even can help you with depression.

Energy Boost

To get an energy boost from the sun, go outside where you are bathed in sunlight. Feel the rays enveloping your body.

Expelling Negativity.

Go outside to your favourite spot or somewhere peaceful and calm. 

Bathe yourself in the sunlight for a few minutes. 

Now imagine as you breathe in, you are breathing golden air through your nose. 

As you exhale through your mouth imagine the air is black as you breath out all the negativity you have been holding. 

Repeat this for a few times, breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth until you feel filled with golden air and all your negativity has been released.