Magical Eclipses, What You Need To Know

Hoodoo Psychics - Aries Solar Eclipse 2024

Miss Bri Answers Your Magical Questions

Unless you've been living under a rock... and if you have please share what kind, location, etc... you know that there is a potent solar eclipse headed our way April 8.

I have heard from a number of people asking about this event and what kind of magic should/could be made and if magic/ritual/ceremony should be engaged with at all... so I wanted to do a quick Q and A.

Q: I hear that Eclipses are dangerous times energetically and I shouldn't even go outside to watch it... is that right?

A: Our ancestors regarded Eclipses as spooky and strange occurrences because one of the most reliable things...the presence of the Sun or Moon in the sky...was interrupted in a fairly dramatic manner. There are traditional cultures and societies now that have maintained those practices around Eclipse viewing and if you come from one of those cultures then my advice (as always) is to follow those practices.

However, with new information we are able to modify and adjust old traditions so that they are relevant to where we are right now. My attitude is that Eclipses are sacred moments of divine interruption and we can appreciate them -- and observe them -- while keeping that in mind.

For what it's worth, I have young children, so I have been out for every major eclipse that has happened in the last decade and they have been powerful events that have carried some very positive benefits into my life.

Q: I have heard that when it comes to magic, ritual, and ceremony, Eclipses are a time when you don't want to do anything...is that right?

A: Some magic makers prefer to not engage in any magic during Eclipses. For the past decade I have made a very specific kind of magic during Eclipses...magic that focuses on Breaking Patterns, Interrupting Non-Helpful Routines and disrupting stories and mindsets that no longer serve.

Q: I understand that Mercury Retrograde is happening at the same time as the eclipse...anything special I need to know?

A: You'll want to follow your normal Mercury RX protocol and if you are traveling to watch the eclipse you need to be especially aware of the potential for delays and travel-related snags. Magically, Mercury RX can make us more RE-flective so it's a good time to (again) reflect on what patterns need to be broken!

Q: What sign of the zodiac will the eclipse happen in...and do you think that matters?

A: The eclipse we are working with is at 19 degrees Aries at 2:18 PM EDT. When a Solar Eclipse occurs in Aries, the interruption is one of action. Our ability to take action, make a decision, pursue a specific project are all put on pause during this moment.

Our attitudes about our physical appearance, level of fitness, energy, and the way that we start, begin, and initiate…projects, relationships, and experiences…are all ready to be examined, considered, and sorted through.

This is a sacred pause and a moment that encourages something Aries Natives have a hard time with – stillness. But it is a proactive stillness that allows us to get to the heart of the gifts of Aries and determine for ourselves how we want to show up, and what patterns need to be interrupted and abolished in order for us to show up fully.

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Here are SEVEN SPRING FLOWERS from which you can choose to make a meaningful bouquet. You don't need all seven, of course, but a bouquet usually includes at least three different colours or three different species of flowers. You may also choose a big bunch of one flower, either all the same colour, or in a variety of colours.

Iris: The Iris symbolizes female wisdom, valour, trust, hope, and faith. Its name means "rainbow," because it comes in many colours. Iris was a me align-ssenger goddess of the Greeks who ran down the rainbow to deliver good news. The Yellow Iris appears in the tarot card of Temperance and the rainbow is found in the 10 of Cups. The Iris flower resembles female genitalia, and its fragrant rhizome, called Orris Root or Queen Elizabeth Root, is a power curio of women. In Victorian Floriography, a bouquet of Iris says, "My compliments; your friendship means so much to me."

Daffodil: To most people the Daffodil symbolizes rebirth, new beginnings, and the coming of Spring because it is among the first hardy perennials to bloom after the cold of Winter. However, its name in Greek and Latin is Narcissus, and it was named for Narcissus, the beautiful but foolish son of a river god. It is said that one day Narcissus bent down to look in the water, saw his own lovely reflection, and drowned trying to embrace it. The nodding head of the Narcissus flower represents his downward gaze, and the word "narcissistic" describes his self-absorption.

Fern: Although the Fern is not a flower, it appears in many bouquets as a symbol of magical fascination, humility, modest confidence, safe shelter, sincerity, the secret bonds of love, new life, and new beginnings. Because it reproduces by spores and bears neither flowers nor seeds, the Fern is associated with the gender-non-binary planet Mercury and the element of Air. Depending on the species, a living Fern may be planted atop a spell-packet for conjugal love. For protection and safety, dried fern leaves may be scattered about or carried in a mojo bag.

Hyacinth: The Hyacinth symbolizes games, sports, play, rash behaviour, and same-sex love. It was named for the Spartan prince Hyacinthus, a man of unusual beauty and athletic ability who was a lover of the Greek Sun god Apollo, the deity of music, poetry, art, archery, and healing. Pink Hyacinth brings romance to games and play; Red Hyacinth indicates sexual playfulness; Yellow Hyacinth tells of jealousy masquerading as play; Blue Hyacinth is emblematic of constant love; White Hyacinth declares, "I'll Pray for You"; and Purple Hyacinth says, "I am sorry, please forgive me."

Lilac: The Lilac is a hardy, fragrant Spring-flowering shrub native to Europe and Eurasia. In the Victorian Language of Flowers, it symbolizes the first emotions of love; however, it also holds the meaning of an old love or a lost love and for that reason it was once considered a flower appropriate for widows to grow in the front yard and bring into the home as a cut flower. Its fragrance is strong, beautiful, and inspirational to most people, so a large bunch of home-grown lilacs, while not a dainty bouquet, is a magnificent gift when calling on a friend for a day's visit.

Pussy Willow: The Pussy Willow has soft, fuzzy grey male flowers, called catkins, which appear before its leaves do every year. Willows are associated with the Moon and have medical healing powers as analgesics, while Cats are also considered to be Lunar in nature and to have the power to heal, so the healing power of Pussy Willow makes great metaphysical sense. When presented as cut branches in bloom, the Pussy Willow represents a sure sign of the return of Spring, recovery from illness, renewal of growth, and the gentle softness of protective motherhood.

Tulip: The Tulip is a symbol of a perfect lover. They come in many colours and each one has a meaning, so a bouquet of assorted Tulips can be "read" like a letter. The Yellow Tulip conveys good cheer: "There's Sunshine in your smile." The Red Tulip signifies passion or a declaration of love: "Believe me." The Pink Tulip implies friendship: "You are sweet." The Burgundy Tulip stands for respect: "I admire you." The Purple Tulip tells of fame and honour: "You rule my heart." The variegated Tulip expresses fascination: "I am lost in the gaze of your beautiful eyes."

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