The Return of the Trickster, the Archer, and the Sacred Slow Down

Every Mercury Retrograde  has a flavor; every cycle has a personality.
But when Mercury turns backward under the fire-lit sign of Sagittarius, the energy becomes unmistakable. This is not the soft, internal retrograde of Pisces or the relationship-heavy retrograde of Libra. Sagittarius brings a very different medicine: truth, expansion, direction, and the raw, sometimes uncomfortable clarity of spiritual honesty.

Written by the Bruja Team Photo by Tara Winstead

December arrives like a slow turning key. The month carries a mix of reflection, magic, clarity, and rebirth as we shift from the dark of late autumn into the first returning light of winter. These are the energies that shape the month and guide the work of witches, storytellers, healers, and anyone walking with intention. Below are the dates to mark, honor, and work with as you close the year.

The New Moon is the artist’s muse in her purest form. She invites you to imagine before form exists, to dream before proof appears.
Sketch. Write. Stir. Craft. Don’t worry if it’s perfect — this moon loves what is unfinished.

In Bruja Magazine, we believe creation itself is spellcraft. Every word, every brushstroke, every recipe stirred with intention is a spell that says, “I am here. I am becoming.”

As the veil thins and the final leaves surrender to the earth, November opens her arms with mystery and revelation. The nights grow longer, the air thicker with intuition. This month is not meant to be rushed. It’s meant to be felt.

Feliz Día de las Brujas, my loves. Tonight, the veil is thin — the air electric with memory and magic. This is the witch’s new year, when endings become beginnings and every shadow hums with spirit. Honor your ancestors, light a candle for what’s been lost, and listen closely. The night is alive with whispers of wisdom, rebirth, and transformation.

The Last Quarter Moon arrives as a whisper between worlds — a soft exhale before the darkness of the new cycle. It’s the moon of release, the sacred pause where we gather what we’ve learned and lay to rest what no longer belongs.

The Full Moon in Aries is one of the most potent moons for action, courage, and self-sovereignty. Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of fire, passion, and initiative — so when the Moon is full here, it illuminates where your soul wants to move forward and reclaim its power.

Let me walk you through how to use this moon — practically, spiritually, and creatively.

The wheel of the year turns once more, and we find ourselves standing in the sacred balance of the Autumn Equinox. Day and night are equal, light and shadow woven into perfect harmony. For witches, mystics, and seekers alike, this is a holy pause — a moment between seasons that asks us to breathe, reflect, and realign. Photography by Simon Caban and Written by Epifania Arriagada

August 2025 is ripe with transformation, bursting with cosmic energy that calls us to grow, shed, and shine. This is the month when the Universe opens its gates wide — inviting you to step into abundance, release what holds you back, and align your magic with purpose.

Sisters, the new moon is a sacred pause—an empty sky brimming with possibility. When the world is dark and still, the energy around us softens and opens, making space for what has yet to be born. This is not a time to force or to rush; it is a time to listen, to plant quietly, and to trust.

In astrology, most people know their sign. Some know their Moon. But few realize the real magic happens in the houses — the twelve slices of the chart that tell you where the energy shows up in your life.

You may know your Mars is in Leo — bold, confident, fiery.
But is that Mars in your 5th house of pleasure? Or your 10th house of career? That changes everything.

Understanding the houses turns astrology from a personality test into a tool for real-life transformation.

Theme of the Month: Nurturing growth while embracing bold shifts.
Cancer season dominates much of July, bringing focus to home, roots, and emotional self-care. By the end of the month, fiery Leo season stirs courage, creativity, and self‑expression. It’s a month of balancing inner tenderness with outer brilliance.

When most people think of astrology, they think of horoscopes. “What’s your sign?” gets tossed around like small talk. But real astrology is so much more than the memes, the apps, or the Mercury retrograde panic spirals.

It’s a system. A language. A map.

Venus signs run the show when it comes to love, attraction, and flirting — not your Sun. You might think you're chill, but your Venus sign is behind the scenes pulling strings, batting lashes, and obsessing in group chat silence.

Whether you’re all sultry glances, playlist offerings, or awkward memes, here's how your Venus sign flirts — while pretending you're totally not flirting, obviously.

Forget the aesthetic Pinterest rituals. Forget what your rising sign thinks you should do. Your Moon sign — that emotional core, that baby-you-soul, that primal little gremlin inside — is the one truly calling the shots when you're overwhelmed, overstimulated, or spiraling at 2 AM.

It’s not pink—but it is powerful.

The Strawberry Moon rises tonight, the last full moon of spring and a turning point into summer’s fire. Named by Indigenous communities for the season of ripened fruit, this moon doesn’t just bring sweetness—it brings truth wrapped in honey.