The Pink Moon: Full Moon in Scorpio

This April is an exciting month for not only all astrology in general but especially the moon! From the truly magical eclipse we got to experience just a couple weeks ago to the full moon coming up on the 23rd of this month! In April, we have what we call the Pink Moon. This name comes from early farmer’s almanacs from early American settlers and Indigenous peoples. And no, unfortunately the moon won’t actually appear pink as cool as that would be- it is actually named from a flower that blooms in April called the Creeping Pholx!

Mercury Retrograde also ends on the 24th, which is the very next day after the full moon! You could say this month was a bit chaotic with the eclipse and Mercury Retrograde but it was all for a reason! 

This full moon also happens to be in the sign of Scorpio. Scorpio is known as probably the most intense of the zodiacs. They are deeply in tune with their shadow shelf and their emotions may run deeper than the average person, though they usually keep these feelings to themselves. Scorpios are known observers, watching everything with open eyes and closed lips. They tend to keep their cards close to their chests and only speak on things when they truly feel the need to. 

Scorpios are known to be strongly connected to their intuition (as the water signs typically are) and their psychic senses. This tells us to listen attentively to our deepest needs. Transformative periods always come as the seasons change, preparing us for the next chapter of our life. What has your mind, body and soul been telling you? Are you getting all the nutrition, sleep and exercise you need? Are you balancing work, family and your social life? Are you taking the time you need before making big decisions? If there’s that little voice in the back of your head, now is the time to listen to it!

The Pink Moon brings the emotion and clarity of what we need to accomplish in whatever stage of our lives we may currently be in at this moment!

So what can we do with this full moon to utilize this energy to the maximum? 

St. Clare for Clarity 

St. Clara, born as Chiara Offreduccio, was an Italian saint who lived during the 12th Century in Assisi. She is known as one of the first followers of the Italian mystic, Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni de Pietro de Bernardone and was canonized two years following his death. She founded the Order of the Poor Ladies, a covenant that lived in strict poverty. She also wrote the Rule of Life, which was the first set of monastic guidelines known to be written by a woman. 

Her name Clare, meaning “clarity” comes from the belief that her modest lifestyle offered the shining light of clarity. In many folk practices, including Italian folk magic, she is used in spellwork for clarity! We can push back the stirring pot of emotions and intuition to deeper understand what our higher selves are trying to tell us.

So what do we need for this spell?

-St. Clare Clarity Oil

-St. Clare Candle

-Charcoal Pucks

-Spearmint: all mints are super helpful in mental focus and clarity. This comes from the semi-shocking “spice” of that fresh mint smell. Think about how your toothpaste and mouthwash wakes you up in the morning- physical properties of herbs often influence their metaphysical properties. 

-Tulsi: also known as Holy Basil, Queen of the Herbs. It’s holiness stems from the fact that Hindus regard it as a manifestation of the goddess Tulsi/Vrinda, the avatar of Lakshmi, and the consort of the god Vishnu. Regular use of Tulsi, can help support nervous system function, clarity of mind, memory and nervous tension.

-Psychic Vision Powder: this is one of our made inhouse products and is a sachet powder that can be used in mojo bags, burned on charcoal like incense, or used to dress a candle. This incense powder is crafted to aid in your psychic senses and connect your conscious with your subconscious (your intuition)!

Before performing any spellwork, we always suggest to cleanse your space so you have an energetically clean space to fill with the energy you wish you manifest as you perform this spell. You can cleanse your space in many different ways, but we prefer either smoking cleansing with sage or using a smoke free alternative such as a room spray.

Next, light a charcoal puck in a fire space bowl and place a couple pinches of the Psychic Vision Powder on top of it to burn. This begins the set of the scene for our clarity spell. 

Now it is time to dress our candle. Poke three holes in the top of the candle, we like to go a couple centimeters deep into the wax. We will then drop some of the St. Clare oil into these three holes before sprinkling a bit of spearmint and tulsi on top of the candle. You can also add the Psychic Vision powder as well. You don’t need a lot of these ingredients on the candle, it's always best to follow proper fire safety protocols when dressing a candle with dried herbs as they are quite flammable. 

As you light the candle, you can repeat the words, “I am clear of mind. I am connected to my highest self. I know what I need for my highest good.” You can say these out loud or in your head but we like to speak out loud as voice can be a very powerful tool in magic. 

When your candle is lit, it is a perfect time to meditate. Meditating during spellwork allows you to clear your mind of distractions, but in this case, we can think about the jumble of deadlines, lunch plans and finances during this spell. You don’t have to solve your issue at this moment, but focus on bringing clarity to these aspects of your life or any part of your life you may feel conflicted about. 

This spell is not about fixing your conflicts in an instant, but instead it is about “opening the roads” of your mind. Sometimes the biggest roadblocks in our lives aren’t external things in our lives but our own minds trying to play against us. It is perfectly human. 

This candle will last for seven days and it is perfect to do during the waning moon as well. The waning moon phases are all about focusing on the things in our lives that we wish to no longer have. To move away from as the moon moves away from full to new. The days after the full moon, as you relight this candle you can focus on mental obstacles moving away from your mind and clarity- bright white light- shining through the mind’s eye. 

Crystals for the Pink Moon

We thought of some of our favourite intuitive and clarifying crystals to use during this full moon. Charge them under the moon and keep them on your person as you go about the next few weeks and allow them to aid you in some mental guidance:

Clear Quartz- The Master Healer and Stone of Clarity

Clear Quartz is known as the master healing because it fits in any of the main energy points in our body, also known as the chakras. Clear Quartz has a natural property of clarity as it's name suggests but it can really help with anything you ask it to. For this month, we are using it in its most natural property. 

Fluorite- The Stone of Focus

Fluorite is a beautiful stone as it can come in many different colours, but most of the time you will find in in shades of blue, green and purple. As these colours suggest, it is very much a heavy upper chakra stone. Aiding in the heart, the throat for communication and creativity and of course the third eye for psychic senses. It is known as the stone of focus, and it is often a great stone for students, artists or anyone who needs some extra focus in their work! We often nickname it the "study stone" or "exam season stone." 

Lapis Lazuli- The Stone of Psychic Awareness

Lapis Lazuli has been a favoured stone by many peoples over hundreds of years, the most notable are the Ancient Egyptians. The Ancient Egyptians would decorate their sarcophagi with this memorizing blue stone. They would also use it to aid in astral travel and connection with their deities. Alongside other stones such as Malachite and Azurite, it would be crushed into a powder and used as cosmetic eyeshadow or as paint in artwork Lapis Lazuli is the stone of psychic awareness and communication. This is a perfect stone to connect to your highest self and guides to allow you to know what steps you must take. 

A "Moony" Month

With April being a month filled with many energies and the emotional waves of the watery Scorpio, it is important to allow yourself to take the time you need to take care of yourself. This will help you keep grounded when the air around us can appear pretty high strung. 

Take the time you need this month to figure out your plans on your terms. Allow yourself to go with the flow while also taking action when your heart and mind tell you to! It's a beautiful time of the year and as we always like to say, balance is the key!