Summer has just begun and it’s bringing the heat. With kids out of school, a heatwave, going on holiday, or just being extremely busy, we’re tired (and probably sweaty).
Here are 13 low energy spells for engaging with your practice when you don’t want to get out of the pool (or have a minute to spare). They take under 5 minutes, promise:
GO OUTSIDE
Take a noticing walk. Sit outside and soak in the sun’s strengthening energies (and vitamin D). Remember your sunscreen for protection! If you don’t want to get off the couch, sit near an open window and let in the fresh air. Hang some windchimes nearby for energetic cleansing.
Headed to fireworks in a park? Manifestation spell (with colour magick) right in front of you. Lay back and watch as each firework explodes. Imagine your intention coming to pass. You can focus on the same intention for all, or a new intention for each one.
SPEAK YOUR INTENTION
Infuse your intention with your breath as you speak into your drinks. It’s as simple as holding it and thinking the vocalizing your intention (you can shout or whisper) to infuse the energy. Affirmations are great for this too! You can also stir clockwise or counterclockwise to boost the energy, but it’s not necessary. Make sure you are hydrating!
Do you remember when we were kids and would speak toward spinning fan blades for fun? Use this same technique for anything you want to banish while staying cool.
LOW ENERGY SHIFTING
Want to shift your energy without getting off the couch? Check-in with your chakras, practice some reiki, do breathwork or meditate. Think of those calming ocean waves. You’re on a beach, you see a sunset… that kinda thing.
Did you know that your brain fires the exact same neural pathways and activates the same sensory regions if you vividly imagine an action versus actually doing it? Wild, right?
CLEANSE WITH SOUND
I know that music is an instant energy shifter for me. My favourite high-energy song can have me feeling motivated in moments. Play songs intentionally as a pick-me-up for whatever mood you’re trying to get in. I also recommend binaural beats or even soundbaths for those zen vibes.
MAKE SUN OR MOON WATER
The easiest set it and forget it spell. Set a jar of water outside and let the moon (or sun) do all the charging work for you. Use this water in drinks, baths, art projects… the possibilities are limitless.
BATH MAGICK
As a Cancer sun, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention bath magick. Nothing like taking a relaxing soak. You can make it as elaborate or as simple as you want. Remember that moonwater? You can add some here. If you’d rather take a shower, that works too!
Don’t have the energy (or the time) to do either? Put your hands under a running faucet to cleanse and banish.
OTTER POP COLOUR MAGICK
This is my easiest kitchen witch hack – tying colour magick into your choice of otter pop. Cool down while you manifest. Here are some suggestions if you’re not sure what to manifest:
RED confidence, strength, passion
ORANGE creativity, happiness, playfulness
YELLOW focus, clarity, joy, knowledge
GREEN healing, growth
BLUE peace, opportunity, dreams
PURPLE power, intuition
PINK compassion, friendship, soft healing
CHECK ON THE MOON AND ASTROLOGY
I have a widget on my phone called MoonPhaseCal that shows me the phase, sign, and the percentage of fullness for the moon phases. It makes it so easy to keep up with my practice!
CARD DIVINATION
Do some quick divination. No frills just pulling a single card. Check in with your energy, or what the cards may have in store for you today, answer a burning question, whatever you like.
You could also pick a card like Strength and anchor the card’s intentions for the day. Find a card whose image you like and print it out or place it on your altar.
SIGILS
Grab some paper, a pen, and your intention. Or grab some sidewalk chalk and get outside. Doodle away until you’re happy with it.
CARRY A CRYSTAL
Pick an intentional crystal to keep with you. Hold it while you meditate or just keep it nearby. Each stone emits a unique vibration to amplify your intentions and pull you into alignment. Here are some suggestions:
GROUNDING black tourmaline, moss agate, hematite
CALMING moonstone, blue lace agate, rose quartz
FOCUSING fluorite, clear quartz, amethyst
DIFFUSE OILS OR LIGHT A CANDLE
Drop a few drops of essential oils (or a blend) into a diffuser. Light up a candle. Watch the energy shift around you. Here are some suggestions:
GROUNDING vetiver, basil, thyme
CALMING lavender, geranium, lemon balm
FOCUSING frankincense, rosemary, peppermint
READ A WITCHY BOOK
Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, reading about witches helps me keep in touch with my practice when I am feeling disconnected. Curl up with a comfy blanket, a fun (intentional) bevvy, and get lost in another world.
REST
Resting is magick. You are a spell and the simple act of existing is enough. Be kind and patient with yourself. You do not have to be constantly creating, casting, or helping others to be worthy of the magick inherent within you. Know that by resting your energy is being revitalized.
And even if you do none of these things?
Here is my reminder that you are still a badass witch even if you don’t practice every day. Things happen; it’ll be there when you’re ready to get back to it.
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