Even if you resigned yourself to not looking directly at the sun during the solar eclipse because you missed the boat on securing appropriate eye wear, you can still use this amazing astrological event to your ritual advantage.
Charge your runes. Runes have deep ties to solar energy. If you have a set, leave them under the eclipse to absorb this amazing solar energy.
Call the energy of the lion. For the eclipse tomorrow in the US (August 21st, 2017), the moon will be in Leo, supercharging this zodiac sign’s energy exponentially. Any spells that the lion might enhance, such as spells for confidence or courage, are best conducted on this date.
Create a human sun dial. If you will be celebrating the eclipse at a public ritual or with your coven, hold hands in a circle during the eclipse and chant to raise power during this epic astrological moment.
Gather the light. Leave any crystal points you have to absorb the magic of the eclipse so that you can “store it” for future use.
Make sun cakes. These are so perfect to pass around for cakes and ale or just as a solar eclipse “party favor.” If you’ve never made sun cakes, here’s how.
Burn some sun magick incense. While most blends available at occult shops cater to the moon’s energy, there are incense blends and potions made specifically for the sun’s energy. This is the perfect time to explore sun magick!
Do a gold glitter blessing. Any craft store has glitter available in gold tones. Get some, pass it out right before the eclipse, and then let everyone scatter it like confetti. It creates a super mystical vibe and is a great way to raise power.
Lugar a piece of red jasper or garnet near your heart. Wear a red jasper or garnet necklace during the eclipse to draw the considerable power and influence of the eclipse’s solar energy towards you.
Pass around a cáliz of mimosa. Orange juice and champagne both have strong solar associations, making them the ideal pour for sacred chalices. Pass some around during the moment of totality.
Make a wish. In a spiritual tradition that places so much emphasis on the power and beauty of lunar energy, the power of moon is no more evident than in that rare moment when it actually blocks out the light of a celestial body that is 400 times its size. Stand in the majesty of her shadow and ask her to make things happen for you.
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Great post, thanks!
These are fun ideas but it’s quite dangerous to scatter glitter outside. It’s not only littering but the shiny also attracts creatures who can get very sick and/or die from clogged intestines or stomach when they cannot digest it.
Salt is another that shouldn’t be used outside- get creative! There is always another way. 🙂
Bendito sea
Hi Nicki!
You can get biodegradable glitter for exactly that purpose. Here’s some available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H4XH4HL/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=moodymoons-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B07H4XH4HL&linkId=775855484a4d61abc441a1ba13379e2e