The Month of Shvat

I was recently gifted a book called Kabbalistic Astrology And The Meaning Of Our Lives by Rav Berg. 

Kabbalah (also spelled Kabalah, Cabala, Qabala)—sometimes translated as “mysticism” or “occult knowledge—is a part of Jewish tradition that deals with the essence of God. This book was a gift from a beautiful Jewish witch that I have had the pleasure of knowing for a few years.

According to the book, today is the first day of the Jewish month of Shvat (Aquarius). The month of Shvat is the 11^th month of the lunar calendar and is ruled by Saturn. This study of the zodiac explains the month’s influence on all of us.

“Shvat arouses an abundance of Light, and for that reason, The Zohar reveals that the final redemption will take place in the age and month of Aquarius. Let go of Light in return. Hanging onto our ego, opinions, bad habits, and other self-indulgencies will cause us to miss the myriad of opportunities for spiritual connections that occur in this Light filled month.”

This book has been a great help to me so far. While my relationship with this gift giver has happily ended (on good terms and knowing that it would), I will think of her again whenever I consult this book. I hope she goes forth and does amazing things.

Let the sun shine in….

So mote it be.

Cold and Dark

It is cold but beautiful for this, the first New Moon of the year. As we head into the month of Capricorn, we took the time here to clean out the old and de-clutter our spaces. Next, we used chocolate as our driving force for healing and love. 

Chocolate is one of my favorite healing spells. We all know that it will help you after a Dementor attack, but did you know it has many other crafting properties? 

Magickal Properties of Chocolate

Latin Name: Theobroma cacao

Gender: Feminine

Elements:

• White Chocolate: Water
• Milk Chocolate: Water, Earth
• Dark Chocolate: Earth, Fire
• Cacao Nibs: Fire

Planets:

• White Chocolate: Venus
• Milk Chocolate: Venus, Earth
• Dark Chocolate: Earth, Moon
• Cacao Nibs: Earth, Sun, Uranus

Signs:

• White Chocolate: Pisces, Aquarius
• Milk Chocolate: Cancer, Libra
• Dark Chocolate: Scorpio, Virgo, Aries
• Cacao Nibs: Scorpio, Virgo

Chakras:

• White Chocolate: Heart
• Milk Chocolate: Heart
• Dark Chocolate: Heart, Sacral
• Cacao Nibs: Sacral, Root

Magickal Properties:

• White Chocolate: Friendship, Self-love, Fun
• Milk Chocolate: Friendship, Self-love, Nurturing, Love, Balance, Fun, Raises emotional energy
• Dark Chocolate: Love, Romance, Grounding, Prosperity
• Cacao Nibs: Grounding, Prosperity, Ancestors

Medicinal Properties:

For medicinal purposes, the higher the cacao, the more beneficial it will be to your health. Unsweetened cocoa and cacao nibs are the best for increasing health.

• Antioxidant
• Hormonal + neurological happiness
• Increases memory
• Longevity
• Lowers cholesterol levels
• Reduces risk of stroke
• Strengthens immune system

The Ancient Mayans and Aztecs used Chocolate for Spiritual and Ceremonial purposes.  They invented hot cocoa to increase warriors’ power and virility. It was a sacred food to various other ancient peoples as well.

Chocolate is an aphrodisiac associated with love. Dark chocolate is associated with romance and intimacy. Milk chocolate is associated with nurturing and friendship. A staple for kitchen witches.

Chocolate is a gentle, powerful feminine force. It is the force for the new world. By surrendering to the essence and energy of chocolate, you can step into the higher dimensions.

I made chocolate fudge. You can find the recipe here.

We had Hot Cocoa and brownies. I feel healed. Happy New Moon!

So mote it be.

New Year

 

2022.

Yes.

We are here. I don't make resolutions. Everyday of every week of every month of every year, I strive to be the best me I can be. No changes in that plan with 2022. 

Say it with me...

I will be my best self. 

Every single day.

But if you insist on a little witchcraft, here is a great mantra from Sage Goddess, a great place for crystals. Check them out here.

So mote it be.

On a side note, my friend Nikki is asking for good energy directed toward her family in Wisconsin. Please think of them at this time.