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Hekate Magick: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse: 2nd – 4th March 2026

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What, When and Why of the Lunar Eclipse

We have a lunar eclipse coming up on the 2nd – 4th March 2026. 

A lunar eclipse which is often called a Blood Moon, happens during a full moon when the earth’s placement falls between the sun and the moon – which casts a shadow across the moon. 

This lunar eclipse will be visible in Eastern Australia and New Zealand, Western North America and Northern Japan.  A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, East Asia and the Pacific.

You will be able to view this lunar eclipse safely with the naked eye.

To see if you can view the lunar eclipse from your area, go here for more information:

How to see total lunar eclipse March 2026

For exact timings of the lunar eclipse go here for more information:

Date and Time of Lunar Eclipse 2026

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Magick of the Lunar Eclipse

Eclipse magick is when the energy is amplified due to the moon energies intermingling.  The Lunar Eclipse energies transition through the new and full moon phases during the eclipse, which enables the moon to cycle through the various stages of the moon and its magick.

This total eclipse is in Virgo* therefore the energies heightened during this time is the Virgo star sign.

The kind of magick you can perform during the lunar eclipse:

  • Liminal – magick worked between the darkness and the light.
  • Cleansing – with relation to body, mind, spirit and emotions.
  • Releasing – energy which is chaotic and destructive.
  • Raising – energy which is grounded through movement.
  • Working – on the shadow self.
  • Manifestation – reveal that which is hidden.
  • Protection – against curses, bad habits, bad relationships and untoward connections.
  • Devotion – to lunar or liminal Gods and Goddess.
  • Intention – mundane and spiritual development which needs illumination.
  • Reduction – magick which can reduce a situation, habit or thing.
  • Banishment – removal of obstacles which have been hindering you.
  • Transformation – of self or situations you are involved in.
  • Veneration – of the blood bound ancestors.
  • Revelation – of what we need to complete or move on from.

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Sorcery of the Lunar Eclipse

This Virgo moon will be very empowering and will motivate us to embrace that aspect of ourselves.  It will pull us towards the way we have been drawn towards for a while, however it will feel somewhat unexpected.  This is due to hidden desires being able to be fully felt and acknowledged, connecting us and enabling them to be seen and manifested.  It will also allow us to seise our personal fire found within our souls to deeply explore these desires and make them a reality.

Since *Virgo is an earth sign it’s a great time to work with this element.

Below I have outlined an easily adapted ritual you can perform in any tradition you resonate to, with the guidance of Hekate which works with the energies of this moon:

Hekate Eclipse Magick by Setjataset

Preparation:

Chose a liminal time and place for the ritual to be set, preferably around the time of the eclipse.

Purify body by showering.

Your working space and offering should be placed on a shrine or working altar and should include: a bowl of earth (or sand), black candle, red candle, purified water, salt, a token or offering you have for Hekate, incense and an image/statue of Hekate.

Welcoming and Opening

Open sacred space or the shrine/altar and welcome Hekate by simply calling to her or reciting a hymn, poem, evocation in her name.

Light your incense and waft over sacred space.

Sprinkle purified salted water mixed with salt over sacred space.

Magical Working

Write or carve on a black candle what personal hindrance you want to move on from.

Write or carve on a red candle what personal desire you want to manifest.

If so desired anoint both candles. Use an oil such as Abramelin oil or something simple such as olive oil. You can also use one of the Oils For Hekate from the list I have compiled previously used in her devotion.  If you have no oil, use your own saliva.  Sprinkle a bit of the earth on each of the candles over the oil/saliva to earth them.

Light both candles.

Push the black candle away from you and the red candle towards you and then say:

“Hekate Queen of Earth, Sky and Sea

Assist me to straddle this liminal time

Guide me through the Darkness and into the Light

With the power of the moon I bless and release my intentions” 

Let the candles burn down completely in a safe manner.

Thanks and Closing

Thank Hekate and close sacred space or the shrine/altar.

Ritual is now complete and any grounding work can take place.

Do not speak about your working until it has manifested.

*Virgo is an earth sign which is ruled by Mercury. It is a sign which can appear very meticulous and analytical yet is very compassionate and loyal.  Virgo energy is very intellectual and incredibly focused.

In her name

Setjataset

(C) T. Georgitsis 2022 (Updated 2026).

2026 Sabbat Dates: Southern Hemisphere

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Part of my practice is to honour my Gods and Ancestors during the astrological sabbat dates with seasonal devotionals, rituals and magick.

Below I have detailed the astrological sabbat dates for the Southern Hemisphere for 2026 with a brief description of what the day symbolises as well as their traditional dates:

Lughnasadh/
Lammas		 February
1st
2026
4.45am		 First autumn harvest festival.Traditional Date: February 1
Mabon/
Autumnal Equinox		 March
22nd
2026
11.46pm		 Day and night have same length. Days get shorter.Traditional Date: March 20
Samhain May
3rd
2026
9.37pm		 Veil between worlds thinnest.Traditional Date: April 30 – May 1
Yule/
Winter Solstice		 June
21st
2026 
6.24pm		 Day has the longest night.  Sun is at its lowest elevation in the sky.Traditional Date: June 21
Imbolc August
7th
2026
9.41pm		 Marks the beginning of spring.Traditional Date: August 1
Ostara/
Spring Equinox		 September 23rd
2026
10.05am		 Day and night have same length. Days get longer.Traditional Date: September 21
Beltane November
7th
2026
6.37pm		 Halfway point between spring and summer. Fertility festival.Traditional Date: October 31
Litha/
Summer Solstice		 December
22nd
2026 5.50am		 Day has the longest daylight. Sun travels the longest path through the sky.Traditional Date: December 21

All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

(C) T. Georgitsis 2026

2026 Moon Phases: Southern Hemisphere

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As a magical practitioner I like to work with the phases of the moon.  I find these useful for various rituals, devotionals, spells and other magical workings.

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Some magickal workings which can be conducted on the following moon phases:

Full Moon (Psychic & Manifestation)

Waxing Moon (Invoking/Bringing In)

Wanning Moon (Banishing/Pushing Out)

New Moon (Psychic & Invoking)

Dark Moon (Banishing & Divination)

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Moon Phases in Australia (EST) for 2026:

New MoonWaxing MoonFull MoonWaning Moon
    3 Jan9:02 pm11 Jan2:48 am
19 Jan6:52 am26 Jan3:47 pm2 Feb9:09 am9 Feb11:43 pm
17 Feb11:01 pm24 Feb11:27 pm3 Mar10:37 pm11 Mar8:38 pm
19 Mar12:23 pm26 Mar6:17 am2 Apr1:11 pm10 Apr2:51 pm
17 Apr9:51 pm24 Apr12:31 pm2 May3:23 am10 May7:10 am
17 May6:01 am23 May9:10 pm31 May6:45 pm8 Jun8:00 pm
15 Jun12:54 pm22 Jun7:55 am30 Jun9:56 am8 Jul5:29 am
14 Jul7:43 pm21 Jul9:05 pm30 Jul12:35 am6 Aug12:21 pm
13 Aug3:36 am20 Aug12:46 pm28 Aug2:18 pm4 Sep5:51 pm
11 Sep1:27 pm19 Sep6:43 am27 Sep2:49 am3 Oct11:25 pm
11 Oct2:50 am19 Oct3:12 am26 Oct3:11 pm2 Nov7:28 am
9 Nov6:02 pm17 Nov10:47 pm25 Nov1:53 am1 Dec5:08 pm
9 Dec11:51 am17 Dec4:42 pm24 Dec12:28 pm31 Dec5:59 am

*All times are in Australian Eastern Standard Time.

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(C) T. Georgitsis 2026

Super New Moon Magick: 27th – 28th April 2025

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What, When and Why of the Super New Moon

We have a Super New Moon on the 27th April at 3.31pm EST (Northern Hemisphere) and 28 Apr 2025 at 5:31am EST (Southern Hemisphere).

A Supermoon is a New or a Full moon which coincides with the closest distance to the earth in its orbit.  This means the moon appears larger than usual from the perspective from earth.

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Magick of the Super New Moon

This Super New Moon falls in the astrological sign of Taurus therefore the energies heightened during this time is the Taurus star sign.

Taurus is an Earth sign which is ruled by Venus. It is a sign which can appear to only focus on beauty, love and pleasure however this energy is also grounded in nature and enjoyment of life. Taurus have emotions which are resilient and dependable.  This sign is full of energies which exude practicality, loyalty, patience and determination.

This is the first super new moon of the year and the eclipse influences have faded, as have the retrogrades of mercury and venus. This makes it an apt time to fully embrace the energies of the super new moon without any hindrances.

The kind of magick you can perform during the Super New Moon:

1. Cast spells for supercharged effects.

2. Create some magickal crafts.

3. Charge your magickal items.

4. Clean and cleanse your shrine/altar.

5. Leave new offerings on your shrine/altar.

6. Plan things for the future.

7. Set specific goals to manifest.

8. Focus on bringing things you want into your life.

9. Perform divination regarding changes you need to embrace.

10. Finance and income magick.

11. Workings which focus on stability and security.

12. Healing rituals and spells involving the physical body.

13. Hold a rite in honour of a New Moon God/dess such as Hekate.

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Sorcery of the Super New Moon

This Super New Moon in Taurus is all about creating fulfilling opportunities and striving for better things in our lives.  It is full of new possibilities as we break the chains which bind us and tie us down allowing us to break free to grow, evolve and heal.

Below I have outlined a ritual you can perform in any tradition you resonate to, with the guidance of Hekate which works with the energies of this moon:

Super New Moon Rite by Setjataset

Preparation

Chose a liminal time and place for the ritual to be set, preferably around sunset.

Purify body by showering.

Your magickal space should be created and placed on a shrine or working altar and should include:

  • A mirror,
  • A candle (black, white or beeswax),
  • Bay Leaf (Rosemary or Sage which has been dried)
  • A bowl of Khernips (ocean water or purified water with salt is best),
  • A ritual oil such as a New Moon blend, Taurus blend, Hekate blend or pure essential oil such as dragons blood, patchouli, sandalwood, rose, sweet orange or even extra virgin olive oil or almond oil,
  • An apple, pomegranate, garlic head or onion – offering to Hekate,
  • A bowl or earth (sand from the sea or coffee grounds are also acceptable); and 
  • An image/statue of Hekate.

Welcoming and Opening

Open sacred space or the shrine/altar and welcome Hekate by simply calling to her or reciting a hymn, poem or evocation in her name.

Light your bay leaf/rosemary/sage and waft over sacred space.

Sprinkle purified khernips over sacred space.

Offer Hekate the apple, pomegranate, garlic head or onion which has been cut in half revealing the centre.

Magical Working

On the candle carve your name one one side and your mother’s name on the other and anoint with oil.

Take your candle and place it in the bowl of earth and then place that in the centre of your mirror (which is facing up) and say over it:

“I (your name) child of (your mother’s name)

Call out to you to hear my request –

Lead to me: love and gaiety!

Bring to me: health and vitality!

Give to me: abundance and prosperity!

I ask this for forever and all time!”

Thanks and Closing

Thank Hekate and close sacred space or the shrine/altar.

Ritual is now complete and any grounding work can take place.  I would suggest eating an evening meal consisting of whole foods.

After the Ritual

Bury the offering you made to Hekate in your garden beneath or before a favoured tree, plant or herb or alternatively in a potted plant in your home.

In her name

Setjataset

(C) T. Georgitsis 2025

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Magick: 13th – 14th March 2025

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What, When and Why of the Lunar Eclipse

We have a lunar eclipse coming up on the 13th – 14 March 2025. 

A lunar eclipse which is often called a Blood Moon, happens during a full moon when the earth’s placement falls between the sun and the moon – which casts a shadow across the moon. 

This lunar eclipse will be visible in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America, Europe, Africa, South America.  A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Russia, Central Asia, Iceland and parts of South America.

You will be able to view this lunar eclipse safely with the naked eye.

To see if you can view the lunar eclipse from your area, go here for more information:

How to see total lunar eclipse March 2025

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Magick of the Lunar Eclipse

Eclipse magick is when the energy is amplified due to the moon energies intermingling.  The Lunar Eclipse energies transition through the new and full moon phases during the eclipse, which enables the moon to cycle through the various stages of the moon and its magick.

This total eclipse is in Virgo* therefore the energies heightened during this time is the Virgo star sign.

The kind of magick you can perform during the lunar eclipse:

  • Liminal – magick worked between the darkness and the light.
  • Cleansing – with relation to body, mind, spirit and emotions.
  • Releasing – energy which is chaotic and destructive.
  • Raising – energy which is grounded through movement.
  • Working – on the shadow self.
  • Manifestation – reveal that which is hidden.
  • Protection – against curses, bad habits, bad relationships and untoward connections.
  • Devotion – to lunar or liminal Gods and Goddess.
  • Intention – mundane and spiritual development which needs illumination.
  • Reduction – magick which can reduce a situation, habit or thing.
  • Banishment – removal of obstacles which have been hindering you.
  • Transformation – of self or situations you are involved in.
  • Veneration – of the blood bound ancestors.
  • Revelation – of what we need to complete or move on from.

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Sorcery of the Lunar Eclipse

This Virgo moon will be very empowering and will motivate us to embrace that aspect of ourselves.  It will pull us towards the way we have been drawn towards for a while, however it will feel somewhat unexpected.  This is due to hidden desires being able to be fully felt and acknowledged, connecting us and enabling them to be seen and manifested.  It will also allow us to seise our personal fire found within our souls to deeply explore these desires and make them a reality.

Since *Virgo is an earth sign it’s a great time to work with this element.

Below I have outlined an easily adapted ritual you can perform in any tradition you resonate to, with the guidance of Hekate which works with the energies of this moon:

Hekate Eclipse Magick by Setjataset

Preparation:

Chose a liminal time and place for the ritual to be set, preferably around the time of the eclipse.

Purify body by showering.

Your working space and offering should be placed on a shrine or working altar and should include: a bowl of earth (or sand), black candle, red candle, purified water, salt, a token or offering you have for Hekate, incense and an image/statue of Hekate.

Welcoming and Opening

Open sacred space or the shrine/altar and welcome Hekate by simply calling to her or reciting a hymn, poem, evocation in her name.

Light your incense and waft over sacred space.

Sprinkle purified salted water mixed with salt over sacred space.

Magical Working

Write or carve on a black candle what personal hindrance you want to move on from.

Write or carve on a red candle what personal desire you want to manifest.

If so desired anoint both candles. Use an oil such as Abramelin oil or something simple such as olive oil. You can also use one of the Oils For Hekate from the list I have compiled previously used in her devotion.  If you have no oil, use your own saliva.  Sprinkle a bit of the earth on each of the candles over the oil/saliva to earth them.

Light both candles.

Push the black candle away from you and the red candle towards you and then say:

“Hekate Queen of Earth, Sky and Sea

Assist me to straddle this liminal time

Guide me through the Darkness and into the Light

With the power of the moon I bless and release my intentions” 

Let the candles burn down completely in a safe manner.

Thanks and Closing

Thank Hekate and close sacred space or the shrine/altar.

Ritual is now complete and any grounding work can take place.

Do not speak about your working until it has manifested.

*Virgo is an earth sign which is ruled by Mercury. It is a sign which can appear very meticulous and analytical yet is very compassionate and loyal.  Virgo energy is very intellectual and incredibly focused.

In her name

Setjataset

(C) T. Georgitsis 2022 (Updated 2025).

Isian News: Issue #195, Brigantia 2025

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In the latest issue of Isian News by the Fellowship of Isis, features a few pieces by me:

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Isian News: Issue #194, Samhain 2024

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I was overseas last year when the Samhain Isian News by the Fellowship of Isis came out therefore I missed out on posting about it but here it is for reference:

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2025 Sabbat Dates: Southern Hemisphere

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Part of my practice is to honour my Gods and Ancestors during the astrological sabbat dates with seasonal devotionals, rituals and magick.

Below I have detailed the astrological sabbat dates for the Southern Hemisphere for 2025 with a brief description of what the day symbolises as well as their traditional dates:

Lughnasadh/
Lammas		 February
4
2025
6.07pm		 First autumn harvest festival.Traditional Date: February 1
Mabon/
Autumnal Equinox		 March
20
2025
1.06pm		 Day and night have same length. Days get shorter.Traditional Date: March 20
Samhain May
5
2025
1.06pm		 Veil between worlds thinnest.Traditional Date: April 30 – May 1
Yule/
Winter Solstice		 June
21
2025 
6.51am		 Day has the longest night.  Sun is at its lowest elevation in the sky.Traditional Date: June 21
Imbolc August
7
2025
10.14am		 Marks the beginning of spring.Traditional Date: August 1
Ostara/
Spring Equinox		 September 22
2025
10.44pm		 Day and night have same length. Days get longer.Traditional Date: September 21
Beltane November
8
2025
8.12am		 Halfway point between spring and summer. Fertility festival.Traditional Date: October 31
Litha/
Summer Solstice		 December
21
2025 7.20pm		 Day has the longest daylight. Sun travels the longest path through the sky.Traditional Date: December 21

All times are Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

(C) T. Georgitsis 2025

2025 Moon Phases: Southern Hemisphere

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As a magical practitioner I like to work with the phases of the moon.  I find these useful for various rituals, devotionals, spells and other magical workings.

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Some magickal workings which can be conducted on the following moon phases:

Full Moon (Psychic & Manifestation)

Waxing Moon (Invoking/Bringing In)

Wanning Moon (Banishing/Pushing Out)

New Moon (Psychic & Invoking)

Dark Moon (Banishing & Divination)

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Moon Phases in Australia (EST) for 2025:

New MoonWaxing MoonFull MoonWaning Moon
  6
Jan		18:5613 Jan17:2621 Jan15:30
29 Jan07:355
Feb		03:0212 Feb08:5320 Feb12:32
27 Feb19:446
Mar		11:3114 Mar01:5422 Mar06:29
29 Mar05:574
Apr		21:1412 Apr19:2220 Apr20:35
27 Apr14:314
May		08:5112 May11:5520 May06:58
26 May22:022
Jun		22:4011 Jun02:4318 Jun14:19
25 Jun05:312
Jul		14:3010 Jul15:3617 Jul19:37
24 Jul14:111
Aug		07:419
Aug		02:5516 Aug00:12
23 Aug01:0631
Aug		01:257
Sep		13:0814 Sep05:32
21 Sep14:5429
Sep		18:536
Oct		22:4713 Oct13:12
21 Oct07:2529
Oct		11:205
Nov		08:1912 Nov00:28
20 Nov01:4728
Nov		01:584
Dec		18:1411 Dec15:51
19 Dec20:4327
Dec		14:09    

*All times above are Australian Eastern Standard Time.

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(C) T. Georgitsis 2025

Hekate Devotion:Black Moon

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A Black Moon occurs when there are two New Moons in a month or it can also be the third New Moon in an astronomical season with four New Moons.

We have a Black Moon occurring on the 30/31st December 2024.

This kind of event happens every few years and the type of focus for this moon is magickal workings which are more potent during this time.

Focus on renewals, beginnings, manifestation of desires and foundation of intent for future endeavours, which first must come through letting go and clearing/cleansing during the Dark Moon, prior to the New Moon.

Since the Black Moon falls on Deipnon and Noumenia, this is the perfect time for honouring and working with Hekate.

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Following are some steps you can engage in when working with Hekate and the Black Moon:

Dark Moon – Deipnon Work

  1. Remove – obstacles, both mental and physical which have been hindering you.  This can be done via banishing magick.
  2. Cleanse – energy by completely cleaning and neutralising your space and yourself.  This can be achieved through clearing magick.
  3. Offer – an evening meal, such as a specifically prepared supper to honour Hekate and The Restless Dead (leave in front of your home’s external entryway door if you cant find am close or accessible  crossroad).
  4. Divine – give yourself a reading (bonus points for using a strophalos/Hekate’s Wheels for trance work).

New Moon – Noumenia Work

  1. Project – intentions of what you want to bring into your life.
  2. Create – possibilities for manifestation of desire which can be done through ritualised action such as a spell, devotional, making of art, dance etc.
  3. Devote – yourself to Hekate and her causes which can be intangible such as time, energy, knowledge or assistance.
  4. Purpose – of intention which can be set for the coming season and can assist in helping your focus on what you want to achieve.

Since this is a rare time astrologically speaking and doesn’t come around often – I would use this time wisely and harness the magical energy available to you in order to serve Hekate along with what you want to achieve for your own wellbeing body, mind, spirit and emotion wise.

(C) T. Georgitsis 2020, Updated 2023/4