I’m beginning to feel very excited about the upcoming near-total lunar eclipse this coming week. It will be the first time in years that Northern California has a shot at seeing it.
I’m looking for a spell to release old, negative energy I’ve held onto. While I love the knot ritual as described by @Lady-Gene. Is there another release spell you might recommend, especially given the high energy of this coming full/blood moon?
With gratitude,
~ Lisa
Being an April Aries i like fire muahahah!!! A nice bonfire in the backyard, i toss herbs in the fire for gifts and to warm my soul. Everyone has different talents in their crafts. I’m an empath with a huge energy battery (what i call it) I’m being called to reiki to harness my skills. I’ve been practicing a supernova of energy to wipe clean anything hanging on to me. This moon also gives me huge vibes to call on your ancestors for help.
One of my favorite past-times around eclipses, is doing a global and personal energy reading before and after, to see what it changed on both the individual and world-level… a practice inspired by some tarot readers I used to follow on Youtube.
But during the actual eclipse, due to my usual sensitivity, I usually don’t do much. I will spend the actual day with about 50 tons of personal shielding and rest…
My suggestion for your purposes is performing a cord-cutting with what you want to release. Or if you’re in a situation like me, meditating with your patron deity. Some deities are particularly good at helping you release toxic energy.
Cheers. 
According to timeanddate.com, I should be able to see the maximum eclipse around 9:12 pm… IF there isn’t any overcast or fog. That’s the bane and blessing of living in the SF Bay Area. There’s always summer fog or low clouds that obscure full moons, eclipses, fireworks displays, etc. If it’s aerial, it’s likely to be hidden at night. 
I’m hoping that Thursday will be clear. 
It won’t be visible in Australia :C but I hope you guys all have a great viewing!
I personally use it as a time for reflecting on my magick so I can figure out what I should utilize while others I just don’t use. I’ll also use the energies to banish away any unwanted spirits from harming me or my loved ones
I’m a little too far south, and the lights of Vegas might make the spectacle not as exciting. but, I’m looking anyway
Lady Gene 
Ah, well. There was a slim hope that our NorCal weather pattern would break for the night but it was not to be. Maybe next time. 
Clouds were scattered, I got maybe 50% of the eclipse and feel lucky. I did make moon water.
My phone did NOT take any good pictures. Never does at night.
Sadly it was foggy for me that night, but I did get a nice foggy pinkish dot in a photo. LOL This one had an interesting effect on me that was actually better than previous ones.
My dad’s a photographer and said he got a good shot though! If I get a copy I’ll post it here. 
Oh, yes, please do! I saw a golden glow in the clouds at one point but since I turn into a pumpkin around 10 pm, I didn’t stay up to see if there was a better view. It sucks to be an early riser at times. 
I’m delighted someone else was able to see at least a “dot.”
Girl, we are polar opposites - I struggle just to get into bed at midnight! 
Ok, so this is the best photo he had. This at the beginning of the eclipse, and it’s taken with a telescopic lens, hence the insane detail!
I asked him if he had a shot in full-eclipse and he said the clouds rolled in and it was “getting past his bedtime.” If only I had a nice telescopic lens for my camera!
That IS insane! And gorgeous. LOL! You and I might be polar opposites, Wren, but it sounds like your dad and I are cut from the same cloth. 
Thank you for sharing this photo!
