What, When and Why
We are having a solar eclipse on the which falls on the 8th of April 2024.
The solar eclipse occurs when the moon falls between the earth and the sun which casts a shadow over the earth.
This will be a total solar eclipse and occurs when the moon and the sun is exactly aligned with the earth but the moon being smaller than the sun enables the sun to surround the moon as a bright ring.
Please Note: A solar eclipse should ONLY be viewed through solar filters like a pair of solar eclipse glasses for safety reasons, as you don’t want to damage your eyes. PLEASE NEVER look at the sun without adequate protection. For more information on what you need to see the eclipse safely which includes what equipment you need please go here for more information:
https://www.space.com/sun-observing-safety-guide
This solar eclipse where the Sun forms a ‘ring of fire’ around the Moon will be visible along a path that crosses the USA.
To see if you can view the eclipse from your area, go here for more information:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/where-when
Magick of the Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipse magick is when the energy is amplified due to the moon energies intermingling with the sun energies. The sun and the moon are in the same star sign and the energies co-mingling this way, emphasis is the energies of that particular sign. This solar eclipse is in Aries* therefore the energies heightened during this time is the Libra star sign.
The kind of magick you can perform during the solar eclipse:
- Liminal – magick worked between the darkness and the light.
- Transition – use the sun and moon moving through this time to highlight or work with important transitions in your life.
- Transformation – deep within and also that which surrounds us.
- Change – harness this quick moving energy to bring about purposeful change in your life.
- Rebirth – moving from one cycle to the other in the form of a death of the old and and bringing in and welcoming of the new.
- Breaking – down barriers before you which have caused blockages in your life can now be removed.
- Movement – cleanse the stagnant decayed and no longer necessary and embrace the fresh new and potential within problem areas of your life.
- Rituals/Spells – in dedication to Gods who embrace this time and can assist you in manifesting the energies of the liminal, transitional, rebirth, movement, breaking away and change such as Hekate.
Sorcery of the Solar Eclipse
*Aries moon is a good time for renewal of energies, transformation and new beginnings.
Since Aries is a fire sign it’s a great time to work with this element.
This is a good time to rebalance with Hekate’s fire and bring in manifestation of courageous endeavours with the confidence she illuminates.
The element of fire resonates with passion and purpose through drive and determination. I feel that fanning the flames of your personal hearth can be used to manifest the magick of this moon in the form of renewed progression or the sparked beginning of a specific task or goal your want to achieve along with career, travel or health objectives you want to materialise.
Fire magic using incense or flame such as candle, lamp or even torch and fire place/pit is ideal for this moon.
Setjataset’s Bay Leaf Spell
Take a bay leaf (dried) and write your name on one side and then your desire on the other and then burn it after reciting these words:
“Great Hekate bring your illumination
As I come to you in veneration
I request my desires to be fulfilled
Bless my magick to grow and build
Great Hekate bring me my desire
Manifest my wishes with your fire.”
*Aries is an fire sign which is ruled by Mars. It is a sign which can appear confident, fiery, direct and motivated. It is also quite an outgoing energy and builds community with leadership and passion.
In her name
Setjataset
(C) T. Georgitsis 2024