If you want to harness nature\’s power for your magic it is important to get the timing right – from the time of year to the time of day.
The energies that we draw upon in magic are subject to the cycles of the seasons and the pull of the planets. So, there is an optimum time for every spell, one that harnesses the seasonal power, or one that aligns with the heavenly bodies. It is wise to also consider the day on which to cast your spell. The days are named after old gods who influences extend to every sphere of life.
Monday
Ruled by the moon, INTUITIVE SPELLS are best cast on Mondays.
Tuesday
Ruled by the warrior god Tew, ACTIVE SPELLS are best cast on a Tuesday.
Wednesday
Named after the god Woden (Odin) who, like Mercury rules over communication.
Thursday
Travel and PROTECTION SPELLS come under Thor and are best cast on Thursdays.
Friday
Governed by Freya, LOVE SPELLS are best cast on Friday.
Saturday
FINANCIAL SPELLS are best cast on Saturday to conform to Saturn\’s influence.
Sunday
For the Sun\’s blessing, HEALTH and PROSPERITY SPELLS are best cast on Sunday
Choosing the right time
Time your magic to coincide with the day or night, the cycle of the season, or special festivals, depending on the type of energy you wish to capture for your spell.
Changing Seasons
The changing of the seasons coincides with the tide of powerful natural forces.
* Spring is the time to plant magical seeds that will grow into your wishes.
* Summer is the period of powerful sunshine. Use this influence to concentrate on success, prosperity and health.
* Autumn is the harvest of the magical cycle, perform spells that resolve and conclude.
* Winter offers the opportunity to turn inward and to release negative influences.
Time of Day
The pattern of magical energies that rise and set with the days can also affect your casting.
* Dawn is the ruler of spells for inspiration and new beginnings.
* Noon is a time of power and passion, spells should focus on courage, health and sexuality.
* As the sun sinks into the west, focus on love magic and spells that balance your emotions and intuition.
* Use the dark of the night to concentrate on your concerns and cast spells that banish all your fears.
Phases of the Moon
Cast a spell to coincide with the Moon\’s phases according to the intent of your magic.
* A new Moon initiates beginnings, perhaps a new house or a new relationship.
* Noon is a time of power and passion, spells should focus on courage, health and sexuality.
* The waxing Moon charges spells that make things increase; for example, a spell to improve your health and finances.
* A waxing Moon helps to shrink parts of your life that you do not want; for example, a long illness or loneliness could be banished at this time.
Special Festivals
Traditional festivals celebrated today, such as Christmas and Easter, are often rooted in Pagan customs that connected these times of the year to certain natural energies.
* Easter is the perfect time to wish magic, just hold a boiled egg, make a wish and eat the egg.
* Candle magic if most effective on 1 February which is also known as Imbolc.
