The Orionids Meteor Shower is to take place on October 20th through October 22nd, with its peak being on October 21st. The Orionids Meteor Shower is named for the constellation Orion and is produced by debris that breaks away from Halley’s Comet.
The constellation Orion is associated with self-confidence, strength, victory, and winter storms, therefore magickal workings having to do with such things would be appropriate to perform during this time.
Associated herbs:
AllspiceÂ
Basil
Bay leafÂ
CinnamonÂ
CinquefoilÂ
CoffeeÂ
Dragon’s Blood
GingerÂ
GrapefruitÂ
HeliotropeÂ
MarjoramÂ
NeroliÂ
Nutmeg
ParsleyÂ
Red pepper
Rosemary
SageÂ
Sunflower
Tangerine
TobaccoÂ
Vanilla
Associated crystals:
Agate
Amethyst
Aquamarine
Aragonite
Bloodstone
Bronzite
Chrysocolla
Cuprite
Diamond
Dioptase
Garnet
Gyrolite
Lapis Lazuli
Lepidolite
Onyx
Quartz
Richterite
Sardonyx
Serpentine
Sodalite
Sunstone
Variscite
Associated Colors:
Gold
Orange
Red
Magickal Ideas:
Make Star Water with a pinch of gold, orange, or red glitter
Create the constellation Orion out of crystals
Carve the constellation into a wax cube or candle and let it meltÂ
Use the constellation pattern as a symbol of power
Burn a blend of corresponding incense
Brew up a self-confidence potion (your favorite coffee or hot chocolate, perhaps) and drink it under the stars
Make offerings to Orion
Go outside, locate the meteor shower in the sky, and harness energy from itÂ
Use the energy from the meteor shower to charge various items
Summon the spirit of Orion to aid in your spellwork for the evening of the meteor shower
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