Astrology and Planetary Magic — Side Notes
Astrology has always lived somewhere between clockwork and poetry. It tracks movement with precision, then asks you to sit with what that movement means. Planets rise, fall, retrograde, return—and humans have been timing their hopes, fears, and rituals to those cycles for as long as anyone thought to look up and keep notes.
The Side Notes in this section approach astrology as a working language rather than a belief test. These pieces explore natal charts, planetary hours, zodiac symbolism, and ritual timing as tools people use to orient themselves in a world that rarely moves at a comfortable pace. Expect clarity without dogma, pattern-recognition without fatalism, and a steady emphasis on astrology as relationship rather than destiny.
This is sky-based magic with dirt under its nails—meant to be used, questioned, and adapted.
Featured Side Notes
You can also find these articles—and many more—within the main Grimoire Blog.
Astrology for Witches: Timing Spells with Eclipses & Retrogrades — Learn how witches align their magic with astrology, timing spells during eclipses and retrogrades for transformation, banishment, and deeper cosmic alignment. Explore advanced spellwork techniques and the secrets of celestial timing in witchcraft.
Best Times for Spellcasting: Moon Phases, Days of the Week, and Astrological Timing — When is the best time to cast a spell? From the phases of the moon to the secret rhythms of weekdays and the whispers of astrology, timing can magnify your magic. Learn how to weave your spells into cosmic cycles without losing sight of the most vital ingredient—your own will.
Moon Phases for Spells: Lunar Magic 101 Guide — Unlock the secrets of lunar witchcraft with this beginner’s guide to moon phases for spells. From new moon intentions to full moon power and waning release, discover how each phase enhances your magic. Explore practical rituals, lunar correspondences, and tips for working with moon energy in spellcasting.
New Moon Rituals for New Beginnings: Set Intentions & Manifest — Discover New Moon rituals that help set intentions for fresh starts. Perfect for beginners to make each ritual uniquely powerful.
Sun Charms and Storm Magic: Harnessing the Sky’s Energy — Explore sun charms and storm magic, blending sunlight and tempest energy to transform, protect, and illuminate your spiritual practice with sky-bound power.
The Five Elements in Witchcraft: Meanings & Magic — Discover the meanings, energies, and magical correspondences of the five elements in witchcraft—earth, air, fire, water, and spirit—and learn how to incorporate them into rituals, spellwork, and daily practice.
Working with the Full Moon: Spells for Release and Renewal — Explore full moon magic with powerful spells for release and renewal. Harness the lunar energy for transformation, growth, and positive change.
Planetary magic endures because it offers rhythm in a world obsessed with urgency. It reminds practitioners that not everything is meant to happen now, and that timing can be an ally rather than an obstacle. The Side Notes don’t promise perfect outcomes if the chart is right—they explore how awareness of cycles shapes intention, patience, and expectation.
Some entries here may deepen your relationship with the sky. Others may simply give language to instincts you already follow. That’s intentional. Astrology works best when it sharpens attention, not anxiety.
Watch the phases. Learn the hours. Notice when resistance fades and when effort costs more than it should. The planets don’t command—but they do keep time, and that’s often enough.
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