Celestial Phenomena — Side Notes
Celestial phenomena have always unsettled the neat boundaries between science, myth, and omen. Eclipses, comets, meteor showers, planetary alignments—these are events that interrupt routine and force attention skyward, whether one believes they carry meaning or not. Long before telescopes explained them, people felt their impact. Long after explanations arrived, the feeling remained.
The Side Notes in this section follow how humans continue to respond when the sky does something unexpected. These articles explore folklore, modern superstition, pop-culture panic, ritual curiosity, and the quiet personal significance people assign to moments when the heavens shift. You’ll find approachable guides, cultural commentary, and observational pieces that acknowledge awe without insisting on prophecy.
This is not a space for prediction. It’s a space for noticing what changes inside people when the sky changes above them.
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.
Night Visions and Omens: Ancient Dream Symbols for Today — From serpents and floods to flickering flames, dream symbols have guided humanity for millennia. In 2025, witches blend ancient interpretations with digital dream-sharing communities on Reddit, decoding omens that feel as timeless as they are urgent. The night remains a theater of prophecy, mystery, and transformation.
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.
Weather Witching 101: Calling Rain, Calming Storms, and Harnessing Winds — Discover weather witching with rain, storm, and wind magic. Learn rituals to call, calm, and harness atmospheric forces for ethical, potent spellwork.
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.
Celestial events don’t require belief to be effective. They arrive on schedule or without warning, visible to anyone willing to look up, indifferent to interpretation. The Side Notes don’t try to claim ownership over them—they document how people react, adapt, ritualize, and mythologize in their wake.
Some entries may ground you in astronomy. Others may lean into folklore or modern myth-making. Both belong here. These notes are about response rather than control—about understanding why certain skies make people pause, gather, or whisper.
The stars will keep moving whether we name them or not. The question has always been what we do with the moment we notice.
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