Solar and lunar eclipses have a history of being omens of calamity, war, and just basically a negative connotation. That being said, this isn’t the case in reality. So let’s just focus on the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, and the imagery that comes with a solar eclipse.
First solar eclipses are always at the new moon as it is between the earth and the sun, so it the moon isn’t reflecting light to us. New moons always represent new beginnings and bringing things from the dark into the light. The solar eclipse should also be similar representations as the moon completes its trip in front of the sun and brings new light, and illuminates the day once again.
Solar eclipses can also be about hiding things as the moon starts it’s path across the face of the sun and hides it’s light from the earth. But be forewarned, as whatever we do in the dark always comes to light, or more directly put, if you’re trying to hide bad activities, you’ll get caught eventually. At the same time, keeping your business as your own and stopping gossip is perfectly acceptable during this phase.
The solar eclipse can also represent unity. The moon is usually associated with the divine feminine and the sun with the divine masculine. Most imagery has them chasing each other across the sky, but during a solar eclipse they appear united for a short period of time.
i am not one that uses many formal spells or rituals for I don’t believe the universe needs them to understand and figure out my intentions and desires. However, I do believe in using the energies that surround us to boost them and charge them. Eclipse energy can be calm or chaotic depending on your views of the eclipse. Personally, I think they are both and anything we do under the eclipse or make with eclipse energy can be both as well.
So here are some suggestions to use the solar eclipse but these aren’t formal spells at all.
- Make solar eclipse water. Put water in a jar and leave it out under the eclipse. Add crystals or herbs to help boost it and use it in spell work as needed.
- Charge crystals and/or herbs in the energy by placing them in jars or other containers and into a window or outside to soak up the energy.
- Charge essential oils as well. My personal favorite is to charge anything that is citrus as I associate those with the sun the most. I also will do lavender and vetiver as those are for relaxation and sleep so the moon energy would be appropriate for those. And a solar eclipse is both.
- Use the energy and portion of the eclipse needed in spell work. Use the beginning to keep things private and the end to bring things to light or even to be a huge start anew spell.
- Use the energy to bring chaos to your spell work as well. Do you need someone to experience the chaos and pain they brought to your life? Use the eclipse for that as well.
- Use for love spells and unity spells to bring the energy of both the sun and the moon into your spell work. Plus, this is the only time the sun and moon appear united.
- Use the energy in divination work to bring more revelations into your work and speak more truth into revealing the possible future. Also use it to charge your tarot cards and other tools that represent chaos or change, such as the tower card or the death card.
Each of us must decide what is right for us and by no means is this a full idea list for the eclipse. However, this list will hopefully get your creativity flowing and moving.
A few random and additional thoughts:
- I am in west central Wisconsin, so the eclipse is supposed to start around 12:45 pm and end about 4 minutes later. Please be sure to check local timing. Plus, it is not a total eclipse here but around 85%. Where you are will make a difference in what you see in the sky. If you have the chance to travel to the path of totality, please do, it is quite the sight to see.
- Be sure to use proper eye protection when viewing the eclipse. Damaging your eyes is not a ride I’d recommend. Many libraries and schools have glasses available for free. Please ask and be sure to get a pair. If you can’t find free ones there are directions for an eclipse box.