September and the magic of the equinox🕯️✨

As I've mentioned in previous articles, September feels more like "New Year" to me than New Year's itself. January begins in the depths of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and if you feel the energy of the seasons as much as I do, it's a period of rest, introspection, of feeling more subdued or down than usual. I really noticed it this past winter—I felt more dimmed, anxious at times, the holidays completely wiped me out, and I didn't have the energy or strength to face a January packed with resolutions and "to-dos." However, this September, after such a dynamic and emotionally charged summer that I've personally experienced, it's a different story. I feel like a "new me" is on the horizon, I'm sensing completely fresh and clear energies, and endless challenges await me around the corner. Best of all, I'm not making any changes—I just feel it.

That's why, apart from all the "To Do" lists that are short but intense, the energy flowing through my veins and this urge to take on the world that I'm feeling right now (which might not be there next month 😅), I think it's time to soak up this September energy. And what better way to do it than with a stone charging ritual?

My plan is to do it on the new moon of the 11th, along with a glamour magic ritual that will consist of an oil and rose bath.

🔮 Ritual: charge your stones, tarot decks, and amulets with the energy of the equinox.

To elevate this magical energy, I love doing a ritual designed to celebrate September, using the power of the number 9 and the four elements.

What you'll need:

• A small candle in your preferred color.
• A candle holder.
• A bowl of water.
• 9 stones (to represent the earth element). If you don't have nine, it's totally fine—you can use one, two, or however many stones you have at home.

Step by step:

1. Place the candle in the holder and position the bowl of water in front of it.
2. Light the candle (but only if you're confident it's completely safe given your space). Take a moment to watch the flame reflected in the water. Let your gaze and thoughts soften. Take 3 deep breaths, inhaling through your mouth and exhaling through your nose.
3. When you feel ready, pick up the stones one by one. Hold each stone in your hand, feel the power and strength of the Earth, and allow the images that arise in your mind to pass into the stone. Take all the time you need.
4. When it feels right, place the stone in the bowl of water. Repeat the process until all the stones are in the water.
5. Hold the bowl in your hands and speak to them—express what you need heading into this September, what your body is asking for, what your needs are, your goals, your energy... Use that mantra you love so much or that you need right now.
6. Take a deep breath and blow gently over the water to create small ripples.

When you're finished, you can place the stones wherever you need them most, where you normally keep them, or in the spot in your home where the energy calls you to put them. It's important that you see them daily. You can also use them to recharge your energy whenever you need to tune into your spiritual essence.

After this, you can wash your hands in that water, dispose of it as you see fit, and extinguish the candle—make sure it's completely out 🕯️ 🍂✨