The Witch in Winter

****Snow and winter cold. Quiet and introspective witchcraft***

Snow magic is a form of, quiet, and deeply introspective witchcraft that utilizes the stillness, purification, and transformative properties of snow. It is often practiced during the winter months, turning inwards to focus on emotional clearing, releasing, and gentle transformation rather than loud, intense magic.

Key aspects of snow, quiet, and introspective witchcraft:

1. The Magic of Stillness and Silence

Energetic Reset: Snow acts as a natural purifier that blankets the Earth in quiet, muffling the chaos of everyday life and creating a liminal space between what was and what will be.

The Hush: The silence of a snowy landscape is used to encourage deep listening, meditation, and connecting with divine messages.

Nature’s Pause: It teaches that not all magic needs to be active; sometimes, just being present and resting is a form of, potent, slow magic.

2. Introspective Practices and Spellwork

Letting Go: Because snow melts and disappears, it is perfect for banishing, releasing, or letting go of old stories, habits, or negative emotions.

Shadow Work: The quiet, dark, or white, barren landscape is ideal for introspection, exploring the subconscious, and finding inner clarity.

"Let It Go" Spell: A simple, slow spell involves holding fresh snow, focusing on a worry, whispering a release intention, and letting it melt in a bowl, symbolizing the burden fading away.

3. Creating Snow Water

Collection: Gathering fresh, untouched snow in a jar allows a witch to capture the energy of the moment.

Purification: Once melted, this water is used for cleaning tools, altars, or as an ingredient in cleansing, healing, or protective potions.

Energetic Properties: Snow water represents purification, transformation, and cold, gentle, quiet energy.

4. Metaphorical & Symbolic Magic

Impermanence: Snow reminds practitioners that nothing is permanent—joy, sorrow, and change are all fleeting.

Soft Transformation: Unlike fire (which changes things quickly), snow represents change that is slow, gentle, and intentional.

New Beginnings: The pure white blanket is often viewed as a clean slate or a fresh start.

5. Simple Rituals

Snowball Release: Write a negative habit or emotion on a piece of paper, put it inside a snowball, and throw it far away.

Intention Setting: Write goals in the snow and let the sun or the warmth of the day melt them, sending your intentions into the earth.

Divination: Sitting in the quiet with falling snow to listen for messages.

Astrology books for the coming cold and rainy weekend!

An Astrological Study of Psychological Complexes

An Astrological Triptych: Gifts of the Spirit, The Way Through, and The Illumined Road

An Encyclopedia of Psychological Astrology

An Introduction to AstroPsychology: A Synthesis of Modern Astrology & Depth Psychology

Applied Astrology

Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope

Astrologia Espiritual (Spiritual Astrology) (Spanish Edition)

Astrology and Spiritual Development

Astrology and the Evolution of Consciousness-Volume 1: Astrology Fundamentals

Astrology/Karma & Transformation 2nd Ed

Brady's Book of Fixed Stars

Essays on the Foundations of Astrology

From Royalty to Revolution: The Sun Uranus Relationship

Lunar Nodes: Discover Your Soul's Karmic Mission

Mythic Astrology: Internalizing the Planetary Powers

Neptune, the 12th house, and Pisces - 2nd Edition: The Timelessness of Truth

NEW INSIGHTS IN MODERN ASTROLOGY

Person-to-Person Astrology: Energy Factors in Love, Sex and Compatibility

Planetas y dioses: Astrología y mitología (Spanish Edition)

Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living

Relationships and Life Cycles: Astrological Patterns of Personal Experience

Retrograde Planets: Traversing the Inner Landscape

Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil

Signs of the Zodiac Analyzed

The Astrology of Awakening

The Astrology of Family Dynamics

The Astrology of Fate

The Astrology of Midlife and Aging

The Book of Pluto: Finding Wisdom in Darkness with Astrology

The Book of Sacred Baths: 52 Bathing Rituals to Revitalize Your Spirit

The Changing Sky: Learning Predictive Astrology

The Complete Book of Tarot Reversals (Special Topics in Tarot Series, 1)

The Contemporary Astrologer's Handbook (Astrology Now)

The Development of the Personality: Seminars in Psychological Astrology, Vol. 1

The Gods of Change: Pain, Crisis and the Transits of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto

The Inner Planets: Building Blocks of Personal Reality

The Luminaries: The Psychology of the Sun and Moon in the Horoscope

The Lunation Cycle: A Key to the Understanding of Personality

The Twelve Houses: Exploring the Houses of the Horoscope 

Celtic Knot MagicKnot Magic for the season

There are eight basic Celtic knots, each with its own powerful meaning

Celtic knots are more than beautiful designs. They are ancient symbols woven with history, belief, and storytelling, passed down through generations.

1. Trinity Knot (Triquetra)

One of the oldest and most recognisable Celtic symbols. It represents three forces such as life, death and rebirth, or mind, body and spirit. An ancient symbol of three interlocking loops forming a triangle, representing concepts like eternity, unity, and the "power of three" across Celtic, Pagan, and Christian traditions. It symbolizes the Triple Goddess (Maiden, Mother, Crone) or the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) in religious contexts, and life, death, rebirth, or earth, water, sky in Celtic paganism, often with a protective circle. "Triquetra" means "three-cornered" in Latin. Design: Three interconnected arcs forming a knot with no beginning or end, often enclosed in a circle for added meaning. Celtic Paganism: Represents the Triple Goddess, the three stages of life (past, present, future), or the three realms (earth, sea, sky).

2. Spiral Knot

A symbol of eternal life and continuous growth. It reminds us that life is always moving, changing, and evolving.

3. Sailor’s Knot

Originally created by sailors to remember loved ones back home. It represents loyalty, love, and unbreakable bonds.

4. Dara Knot (Oak Tree Knot)

Inspired by the oak tree, which was sacred in Celtic culture. This knot stands for inner strength, resilience, and wisdom.

5. Shield Knot

Used for protection against harm or negative forces. Traditionally placed in homes or carried into battle.

6. Celtic Cross

A powerful blend of ancient Celtic belief and Christianity, symbolising faith, balance, and connection between worlds.

7. Solomon’s Knot

With no beginning or end, it represents eternity, unity, and divine connection.

8. Celtic Love Knot

Two intertwined paths forming one design. A timeless symbol of love, commitment, and partnership.