Eclipse Energy and Its Utility in Magick
(everything stated in this blog is based upon my own research, personal practice, and opinion)
Let’s dive into the cosmic rollercoaster that is eclipse energy and why magicians, witches, and occultists treat it with the same mix of reverence and side-eye usually reserved for that one friend who’s both inspiring and terrible at life choices. Think of eclipses as the cosmic version of mixing tequila with Red Bull: potent, exhilarating, transformative… and possibly a terrible idea if you don’t respect the dosage.
When the Sky Goes Weird
There’s something primal about eclipses. Even if you’re the most cynical, science loving, “show-me-the-data” witch in the coven, when the Sun or Moon decides to disappear mid-show, your lizard brain perks up. The ancients weren’t wrong to bang pots and panic. Eclipses rupture the normal rhythm of light and shadow. In magick? That rupture is like a cosmic crack in the dam. You can either step through it with intention… or get swept into the undertow and end up magically faceplanting. Let’s be real: eclipse magick isn’t your gentle “light a candle, manifest abundance” affair. It’s high voltage. You don’t dabble with eclipse energy the same way you don’t casually lick a live power line. Yes, you can harness it, but you also have to accept its chaos, its “ready or not” intensity, and the fact that it does not care if you’ve color-coded your Book of Shadows with washi tape.
Why Eclipses Matter in Magick
Eclipses interrupt the cosmic script. Normally, we’re on a neat cycle: new moon beginnings, full moon culminations, rinse and repeat. But eclipses? They’re cosmic hacks, glitches in the program. A solar eclipse turbocharges a new moon, while a lunar eclipse supercharges a full moon. Think of them as season finales in your personal storyline. Dramatic reveals, betrayals, and sudden cliffhangers. Magick during an eclipse taps into that rupture. It’s about endings that stick, beginnings that feel fated, and revelations that can’t be shoved back under the rug. Do a ritual during an eclipse, and you’re basically signing a cosmic contract in Sharpie. Permanent ink. No erasers.
Why You Should Use Eclipse Energy
Eclipses are like free upgrades from the Universe. They’re an opportunity to cut cords, break cycles, and shove yourself into a new timeline with cosmic backing. If you’ve been dragging your feet about ending that toxic situationship, quitting the soul-sucking job, or burning the last of your “manifest a billionaire soulmate” spells from 2015, an eclipse will gladly provide the push. Magically, eclipse energy is superb for:
Banishing and cutting ties – Eclipse energy is ruthless. If you want something gone… it’s a guillotine.
Shadow work – Eclipses are literally about light and shadow, so diving into your personal shadow side during one is practically on theme.
Big transformations – Not the “I’ll drink more water and meditate daily” kind. The “pack your bags, we’re moving to another reality” kind.
Revealing truth – Hidden things come out. Lies unravel. If you ask for clarity, don’t be surprised when your rose colored glasses get stomped on mercilessly.
Do Not Treat Eclipse Energy Carelessly
Okay, but here’s the catch. Eclipse energy is not your friendly neighborhood full moon. It’s volatile. It doesn’t bend easily to “cute” intentions. Try to manifest a parking spot with eclipse energy, and you’ll either get a spot plus a flat tire or end up questioning why you’re even driving anymore.
Some things to keep in mind:
It’s disruptive.
Don’t use eclipse energy to “stabilize.” That’s like trying to pour gasoline on a campfire to make it cozier.
It sticks.
Eclipse magick echoes for months, sometimes years. You can’t undo it with a quick cleansing. If you hex your ex during an eclipse, congrats, you’ve just built a magical time-bomb that might detonate on both of you in unexpected ways.
It demands shadow confrontation.
You can’t cherry-pick the nice parts. Eclipse energy will drag your secrets out of the cellar and parade them around like a drunk uncle at Thanksgiving.
So…yes, work with eclipse energy, but mindfully
How Long Eclipse Energy Lasts
Here’s where it gets spicy. The effects of an eclipse aren’t confined to that single dramatic moment. Nope. They ripple. Astrologically, an eclipse sets the tone for about six months, basically until the next eclipse season. Some say the energy can even stretch years, depending on how it hits your personal chart. When you do magick during an eclipse, you’re setting a domino chain that will clatter forward for at least half a year. Think of it like planting seeds during an earthquake. The soil is wild, unpredictable, but the things that take root? They grow with freakish strength.
Practical Use of Eclipse Magick
Okay, you’re intrigued. Here’s how to approach eclipse energy in a manner less likely to nuke your life:
Banishing > Manifesting
Stick to cutting away, letting go, and closing chapters. Eclipse energy loves subtraction more than addition.
Rituals for Revelation
Divination during an eclipse is brutal honesty hour. Tarot pulls won’t mince words. Scrying will show you what you don’t want to see. Ask only if you’re ready to handle it.
Shadow Work
Journal, meditate, confront your triggers. Eclipse energy will amplify the process. Bonus: less glittery candles, more raw honesty.
Don’t Overdo It
This isn’t a “light every candle I own” night. Pick one intention, one ritual, one working. Eclipse energy magnifies, so minimalism works better.
(Because Humor Helps)
Let’s be blunt: eclipse magick has a track record of “be careful what you wish for.” Ask anyone who tried manifesting love during an eclipse and wound up in a karmic entanglement with their landlord… Or the witch who hexed her boss and then found herself unemployed and mysteriously allergic to printer ink. Eclipse energy doesn’t just deliver; it makes it theatrical. The moral? Eclipse magick is like ordering from a cosmic wish granting monkey’s paw. It gives you what you think you want, in the most inconvenient, soul rearranging way possible.
The Balance & Returns
Here’s the paradox: eclipse energy is both the best and worst time for magick. It’s not about “should you” or “shouldn’t you,” but about why. If you’re ready for the long-haul consequences, ready to let your foundations quake, and ready to deal with revelations that make therapy bills skyrocket, eclipse magick is a gift.
If you’re just bored and want to spice up your manifestation journal? Step away from the altar, friend. Go charge some crystals under the next normal full moon instead.
Because eclipse energy unfolds slowly, you need patience. Plan to wait at least six months to see the “results” of what you set in motion. Think of it like slow-release fertilizer. Immediate sparks may happen, but the big stuff? It sneaks up. One day, months later, you’ll look back and realize your life is unrecognizable since that eclipse ritual. The trick is: don’t obsess. Eclipse magick is a “set it and forget it” situation. Plant the intention, walk away, let the cosmos do its chaotic work.
Eclipse Energy Is Not Here to Play Nice
At the end of the day, eclipses remind us that we’re tiny creatures under a vast, uncaring sky… and yet, in that chaos, there’s power. Working with eclipse energy isn’t about control, it’s about surrender. It’s about aligning yourself with upheaval and saying, “Okay, Universe, let’s see what happens if I stop clinging to the script.” So here’s my advice:
Use eclipse energy when you’re ready for transformation, not decoration.
Expect the unexpected.
Laugh when it gets messy, because it will.
And for the love of the Moon, don’t hex your ex during an eclipse. Seriously…
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