August Witchcraft Guide: Moon Phases, Seasonal Herbs, and Spell Ideas 🌻🌑✨

August is a magical threshold between summer’s height and the first whispers of autumn. The days are still warm, the gardens full, but the air starts to shift. It’s a potent time for witches to gather solar energy while gently preparing for the darker months ahead. In this guide, you’ll find August moon phases, seasonal herbs to work with, and simple spell ideas to keep your magic aligned with nature.

🌙 August 2025 Moon Phases & Their Magic

• New Moon in Leo – August 4✧ Best for: Confidence spells, starting creative projects, heart-healing intentions.✧ Try: Lighting a gold or orange candle and journaling what bold steps you want to take.

• First Quarter Moon in Scorpio – August 12✧ Best for: Shadow work, emotional boundaries, attraction spells.✧ Try: A water bowl scrying ritual with jasmine or mugwort nearby.

• Full Moon in Aquarius – August 19✧ Best for: Community magic, vision board updates, intuitive downloads.✧ Try: Charging spell tools or water under the moonlight, then using it for inspiration rituals.

• Last Quarter Moon in Taurus – August 26✧ Best for: Grounding, releasing clutter (physical or emotional), money magic.✧ Try: A salt circle ritual to release what's no longer serving your body or home.

🌿 August Herbs to Work With

This is one of the richest herbal months for wild witchcraft! Many flowers are still blooming, and your herb cabinet might be bursting.

• Calendula – Brings warmth, luck, and solar energy. Great for jar spells or bath rituals.

• Mint – Uplifting, protective, and cooling. Try in floor washes or spray cleansers.

• Rose – For love, harmony, and inner beauty. Use in self-love sachets or enchanted tea.

• Sage – Cleanse stagnant energy. Use ethically and with care (garden sage is a great alternative to white sage).

• Chamomile – Peaceful, sleep-enhancing, and good for anti-anxiety magic.

Dry your herbs now to keep the sun’s power in them throughout the colder months.

🕯 August Spell Ideas

Need inspiration for your altar or Book of Shadows? Here are some seasonal spell ideas:

Sun Blessing Jar

Add dried calendula, mint, a citrine or clear quartz chip, and honey. Seal in a small jar and place it on a windowsill during the day. Use to anoint candles or your journal with solar energy.

End-of-Summer Cord Cutting

As you move into a new season, cut ties with outdated habits or connections. Do a simple cord-cutting ritual under the waning moon with black or purple thread, a candle, and intention.

Protection Threshold Sweep

Sweep your front doorway with salt, rosemary, and crushed eggshell to guard your space as energies begin to shift with the seasons.

August is for slowing down, soaking in the light, and preparing for change. Let your practice reflect that. Whether you're harvesting herbs or dancing under the full moon, may your magic stay grounded and golden.

Selene, The Moon Witch 🖤