Planetary Associations

  • Sun - Self-awareness, ego, identity and personality. Father and masculine energy. Rules Leo and the 5th house in astrology.

  • Moon - Inner emotional life and the soul, the mother. Rules Cancer and the 4th house in astrology.

  • Mercury - Communication, intellect and reasoning, thought and expression of thought. Rules Gemini and Virgo, and the 3rd and 6th houses in astrology.

  • Venus - Love, beauty, pleasure, money, aesthetics and art. Rules Taurus and Libra, and the 2nd and 7th houses in astrology.

  • Mars - Assertiveness, aggression, energy, ambition, competition and sex. Rules Aries, and the 1st house in astrology.

  • Jupiter - Luck, opportunity, higher learning, religion and philosophy. Rules Sagittarius, and the 9th house in astrology.

  • Saturn - Responsibility, time, routine, discipline, restrictions, and authority. Rules Capricorn and Aquarius and the 10th and 11th houses in astrology.

  • Uranus - Individuality, revolution, innovation, natural disasters, Utopia and affects whole generations due to its slow orbit. Rules Aquarius and the 11th house.

  • Neptune - Dreams, healing, intuition, cinema, glamour, drugs, and illusions. Affects whole generations due to its slow orbit. Rules Pisces and the 12th house in astrology.

  • Pluto - Sex, death, re-birth, and transformation, as well as crime and the underworld. Rules Scorpio and the 8th house in astrology.

“Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” — Leonardo DaVinci

The Seasons - Wheel of the Year

Each season is associated with its own themes, archetypes, symbols and energies. As we move throughout the year, we can channel these things into our rituals for increased power and results.

Spring (beginning on the equinox ~March 21st~)- Rebirth, emergence, clean, bright, pink, green, yellow, newborns, rabbits, fertility, flowers, sunrise, East.

Summer (beginning on the solstice ~June 21st~) - Power, action, energy, the sun, orange, red, greenery, continued growth, high noon, South.

Fall (beginning on the equinox ~September 21st~) - Slowing down, harvest, family, preparation, connection, brown, orange, sunset West.

Winter (beginning on the solstice ~December 21st~)- Introspection, hibernation, darkness, sleep, black, navy blue, cold weather, indoors, hearth fires, reflection, snow, night, North.

Astrology

The astrological year begins with Aries and ends in Pisces. This wheel is symbolic as Aries is the “starter” zodiac sign, while dreamy Pisces is attuned to the shadow and deep selves. The wheel of the astrological year is a process of experiencing the full range of human experience, from the beginning of a project to delving deep into the psyche for healing.

Earth Signs:

  • Capricorn (December 22nd-January 19th) - Associated with being ambitious, self-motivating, determined, hardworking, and focused.

  • Taurus (April 21st- May 20th) - Associated with being stable, reliable, and sensual.

  • Virgo (August 23th- September 22nd) - Associated with being fiercely independent, analytical, logical, and perfectionistic.

Air Signs:

  • Aquarius (January 20th- February 19th) - Associated with being progressive, rebellious, innovative, intellectual, and social.

  • Gemini (May 21st- June 20th) - Associated with being curious, communicative, intellectual, and independent.

  • Libra (September 23rd- October 22nd) - Associated with being empathetic and reminded to be honest, fair, and maintain balance.

Water Signs:

  • Pisces (February 19th- March 20th) - Associated with being sensitive, highly intuitive and prone to artistry.

  • Cancer (June 21st- July 22nd) - Associated with being loyal, passionate, warm, and nurturing, and are often described as homebodies.

  • Scorpio (October 23- November 22nd) - Associated with being intense, determined, mysterious, and are known for the ability to navigate complex emotions. 

Fire Signs:

  • Aires (March 21st-April 20th) - Associated with being couragious, strong-willed, and carefree.

  • Leo (July 23rd- August 22nd) - Associated with being confident, fearless, and optimistic.

  • Saggitarius (November 23rd-December 21st) - Associated with being spontaneous, adventurous, excited, and have a fear of missing out.

“The spiritual journey is individual, highly personal. It can't be organized or regulated. It isn't true that everyone should follow one path. Listen to your own truth." — Ram Dass

  • Answers - Opal.

  • Career - Citrine, Tiger’s Eye.

  • Communication - Malachite, Blue Kyanite.

  • Courage - Jade, Bloodstone.

  • Fertility - Moonstone, Carnelian.

  • Forgiveness - Apache Teardrop.

  • Friendship - Moonstone.

  • Good Luck - Citrine, Amber.

  • Gratitude - Snow Quartz, Opal.

  • Harvest - Lapis, Amber.

  • Health - Clear Quartz.

  • Home - Rhodochrosite.

  • Inspiration - Amethyst.

  • Interviews - Amethyst, Blue Kyanite, Tiger’s Eye, Citrine.

  • Love - Rose Quartz, Emerald, Sapphire.

  • Marriage - Rose Quartz.

  • Opportunities - Diamond, Ruby.

  • Passion - Emerald, Sapphire.

  • Peace - Rhodochrosite.

  • Prosperity - Diamond, Jade.

  • Protection - Turquoise.

  • Secrets - Bloodstone, Flint.

  • Success - Malachite, Jade.

  • Travel - Turquoise, Chrysolite.

  • Victory - Bloodstone.

Common Crystals

  • WHITE - Symbolizes clarity, purity, cleansing, finding the truth, and expressing sincerity. Can be used in the place of any color.

  • BLACK - Used for protection, limiting, banishing, repelling and serious matters.

  • BLUE (light) - Provides gentle action for healing, calming, and understanding.

  • BLUE (dark) - Represents spirituality, creativity and inspiration.4

  • GREEN - Represents Gaia (Mother Earth) and is perfect for healing, planting, and growth.

  • BROWN - Represents the Earth and can help draw healing to steady and calm the nerves.

  • PURPLE - Can be used for protection, enhancing spirituality, insight, and ambitious projects.

  • PINK - The color of friendship, romance, self-love, and can be used to signify emotional pursuits.

  • RED - Brings action, passion, courage and achievement.

  • ORANGE - The color of empowerment, and power.

  • YELLOW - Color of the Sun, masculinity, achievement, winning, purpose, direction, winning, business, and wealth.

  • COPPER - A symbol of wealth, ideal for financial gain, employment, and business development.

  • GOLD - Represents the Sun, is masculine and ideal for winning, success, stability, confidence, strength, and sometimes fertility. Great in power or money spells.

  • SILVER - Represents the moon, is feminine and symbolizes wealth, luxury, sleekness, grace, glamour, and innovation. Great in money or glamour spells.

Color Associations

"There are two obstacles to enlightenment: 1. Thinking you know.  2 Thinking you don't know." — Gautama Buddha

Plants and herbs

  • Answers - Lavender, Angelica, Marjoram.

  • Career - Chamomile, Hazel, Bergamot, Marigold.

  • Communication - White Lotus, Chrysanthemum, Parsley.

  • Concentration and Study - Nutmeg, Allspice, Sage, Clary Sage.

  • Confidence - Violet

  • Courage - Honeysuckle, Lavender, Pepper, Holly.

  • Creativity - Lilac, Cinnamon, Honeysuckle.

  • Divination and Prophecy - Cinnamon, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Clove, Yarrow, Myrrh, Lemongrass, Mugwort, Rose Pedals.

  • Fertility - Cinnamon, Sage, Rose, Hyacinth, Frankincense, Mint.

  • Forgiveness - Cedarwood, Peppercorns, Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood.

  • Friendship - Patchouli, Fennel, Lily, Hyacinth, Lemon, Rose, Mint.

  • Good Luck - White Heather, Sandalwood, Clover, Cedar.

  • Gratitude - Hibiscus, Bergamot, Saffron, Birch.

  • Happiness - Lavender, Catnip, Marjaram.

  • Harvest - Violet, Sage, Bamboo.

  • Healing - Vanilla, Clove, Lavender.

  • Health - Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Thyme, Allspice, Marigold Daffodil, Sunflower, Sandalwood, Lavender, Ash, Fennel, Rosemary, Bergamot, Laurel.

  • Home - Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Myrrh, Gardenia, Lavender, Meadowsweet, Olive Leaves, Passion Flower, Rose Pedals.

  • Inspiration - Peppermint, Sage, Hazel.

  • Interviews - Dill, Lemongrass, Hazel.

  • Legal - Myrrh Resin, Elderwood, Lavender, Oak, Olive, Tea.

  • Love - Apple, Basil, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Gardenia, Lilac, Lily, Jasmine, Rose, Yarrow, Ylang-Ylang.

  • Loyalty - Lime, Orange, Clove, Allspice, Mullen, Sage.

  • Luck - Vanilla, Cinnamon, Clover.

  • Marriage - Rose, Apple Blossom, Ylang-Ylang.

  • Opportunities - Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Cherry Blossom.

  • Passion - Poppy, Patchouli, Pine, Fennel.

  • Peace - White Lily, Marjoram, Chamomile, Olive.

  • Prosperity - Sunflower, Bay, Cherry.

  • Prosperity - Sunflower, Bay, Cherry.

  • Protection - Lilac, Frankincense, Garlic, Mint, Rowan.

  • Secrets - Marigold, Chamomile, Dogwood.

  • Success - Marigold, Chamomile, Fennel, Rosemary, Bergamot.

  • Travel - Yellow Daisy, Basil, Oak.

  • Victory - Daisy, Pine, Hawthorn.