How Witches Flow with the 3 Aspects of the Goddess

“I thought this was just a transitional time. I seem to be stuck here—like a slip of paper pinned to a corkboard,” my friend, Lena, said.

During our in-depth conversation, I realized that, often, it helps us to learn to shift and flow with 3 Aspects of the Goddess. This can help us to get unstuck.

Here are three insights.

Realize that the 3 Aspects of the Goddess flow in daily life, too.

The 3 Aspects of the Goddess (Maiden—Mother—Crone) are often referred to as related to cycles of the year.

Still, I realized that these Aspects can be parts of one day. For example, when Jenny wakes up in the morning, she feels fresh and new. This is the Maiden. When she produces creative material at her job, she acts like the Mother.

At night, she rests as the Crone. Additionally, she may have gained some wisdom during her experiences of the day.

Cycles happen when starting a new job. You’re learning new things—like a Maiden.

Cycles occur at other points in life. If you move from somewhere you’ve lived for years, you experience loss, like a Crone. Still, when you arrive at the new apartment, you are having a new beginning—like a Maiden.

Different situations hold certain energies. These energies can be seen as Maiden, Mother, and Crone.

Experience the real power of flowing from Aspect to Aspect.

Years ago, I felt stuck in grief. I moved from my childhood home. I mourned the loss of so much including the nearby woods and animals.

Things only got better when I could stay in the present moment. I started to focus on all I was learning at college. I connected with my Maiden-aspect. As I learned to draw and create artwork on the computer, I connected with my Mother-aspect.

I realized the real power of flowing from Aspect to Aspect.

Empower yourself to flow by doing rituals that restore your energy.

I mentioned how I got unstuck when I focused on the present moment.

If your energy is low, it can be quite difficult to stay in the present moment. You might get stuck in grief or pain.

It’s important to devote efforts to rituals that empower you. When a situation arises and you know which aspect you wish to work with, create a ritual to bring that energy to you. Here is an easy formula to help you start.

Moonwater’s 6-Step Formula for Making a Spell

It comes down to these steps or what I call the “6 What’s”:

What do you want?
What element?
What will represent that element?
What do you have at hand?
What words?
What timing?

What do you want?

Seems simple enough, right? Still, many people hold the thought “I want more money.” That’s too vague. What do you want the money for? Some people have a job that pays well enough, but they hate that job. So, what do they do? They buy expensive stuff and vacations. Perhaps, what they really want is a job that they feel good about.

Now, ask yourself: “What do I want?” Then ask yourself, “No…. What do I really want?” Keep refining it until you have it. Finding the root of the need is important.

What element?

How do you pick the appropriate element? Think about your need. What element is connected to it?

Do you want to flow better at work? That relates to Water.

Do you want to think more clearly? That’s related to the element Air.

If you want more energy, you likely want to connect with the spark – with Fire.

Do you feel scattered? To connect with being grounded, focus on Earth.

Questions like these will help you pick what element is best suited for your problem or desire.

What will represent that element?

What object would make a good representation of your element? If it’s Fire, perhaps, a lit candle. If it’s water, you could use a seashell because it comes from the sea.

What do you have at hand?

With a list of objects that can represent your element, take a look and see what you have on hand that would be a match. Perhaps, your first thought was to use a shell as part of your spell. However, you do not have one in your home. You could simply grab a bowl and fill it with water.

What words?

The words you choose are important.

Here are three details to help you.

Choose an opening. Here’s an example:

By the powers of the Sun and Moon

What timing?

Give a deadline. Here’s an example:

So, make this happen nine days or less

Put in a protection phrase like An it harm none.

I also include “This or better.” Realize the God and Goddess know us well and focus on what is good for our overall journey of life.

Think about the appropriate moon phase. Waxing is for gaining or adding something to your life and waning is for decreasing or getting rid of something.

Additionally, give a time for when the spell is to end. You can say something like may it come to pass within three moons. (Spells usually come to pass within one moon cycle.)

May these insights support your path.

Blessed Be,
Moonwater