Celestial Magic: Working with Stars, Planets & Cosmic Energy

By Nicole, Founder of Mystic Ryst

Look up on a clear night. Those points of light you see have been burning for millions of years, some so distant their light takes centuries to reach you. You're seeing the past and the present simultaneously, witnessing the vast cosmic dance that's been unfolding since the beginning of time.

Those stars, planets, and celestial bodies aren't just beautiful—they're powerful sources of energy that influence everything on Earth. Ancient civilizations knew this. They built temples aligned with stars, timed rituals by planetary movements, and understood that we are not separate from the cosmos—we ARE the cosmos, experiencing itself.

Celestial magic is the practice of working with the energies of stars, planets, constellations, and cosmic forces. It's astrology meets magic, astronomy meets mysticism, science meets spirit.

This guide will teach you how to harness the power of the heavens for your magical practice.

Why Celestial Magic Works

We Are Made of Stardust

This isn't poetic metaphor—it's scientific fact. Every atom in your body (except hydrogen) was forged in the heart of a dying star. You are literally made of stardust.

When you work with celestial magic, you're connecting with your cosmic origins, aligning with the same forces that created you.

Planetary Influences Are Real

Astrology has documented planetary influences for thousands of years:

• The moon affects tides, menstrual cycles, sleep patterns
• Solar flares influence Earth's magnetic field and human behavior
• Planetary alignments correlate with historical events
• Your birth chart reflects planetary positions at your birth

Whether you believe in astrology or not, celestial bodies exert measurable gravitational and electromagnetic influences.

The Hermetic Principle: As Above, So Below

This ancient wisdom teaches that the macrocosm (universe) reflects the microcosm (you), and vice versa. What happens in the heavens mirrors what happens on Earth and within you.

When you align your magic with celestial movements, you're working with cosmic currents rather than against them.

The Seven Classical Planets

Ancient astrology recognized seven "planets" (including Sun and Moon). Each governs specific energies and magical work.

☉ Sun - The Life Giver

Day: Sunday
Metal: Gold
Color: Gold, yellow, orange
Element: Fire
Energy: Masculine, yang, active

Governs:

• Success and achievement
• Leadership and authority
• Vitality and health
• Confidence and personal power
• Fame and recognition
• Father figures and masculine energy

Crystals: Citrine, sunstone, tiger's eye, pyrite, amber
Herbs: Chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, cinnamon
Candle: Gold or yellow (our Celestial Crown candle)

Sun Magic:

• Success spells on Sundays
• Charging crystals in sunlight (brief)
• Solar water for vitality
• Confidence and power rituals

☽ Moon - The Mystic

Day: Monday
Metal: Silver
Color: Silver, white, pale blue
Element: Water
Energy: Feminine, yin, receptive

Governs:

• Emotions and intuition
• Dreams and psychic abilities
• Cycles and rhythms
• Feminine energy and motherhood
• Mystery and magic
• The subconscious mind

Crystals: Moonstone, selenite, pearl, labradorite
Herbs: Jasmine, lotus, mugwort, willow
Candle: Silver or white (Moonrise Mystic candle)

Moon Magic: (See our Complete Moon Magic Guide for full details)

♂ Mars - The Warrior

Day: Tuesday
Metal: Iron
Color: Red
Element: Fire
Energy: Masculine, aggressive, active

Governs:

• Courage and strength
• Action and assertion
• Passion and sexuality
• Conflict and competition
• Physical energy and vitality
• Protection and defense

Crystals: Red jasper, bloodstone, garnet, carnelian
Herbs: Ginger, pepper, nettle, tobacco
Candle: Red

Mars Magic:

• Courage spells on Tuesdays
• Protection rituals
• Passion and sexuality work
• Overcoming obstacles
• Physical strength and vitality

☿ Mercury - The Messenger

Day: Wednesday
Metal: Mercury (quicksilver)
Color: Orange, light blue
Element: Air
Energy: Neutral, swift, changeable

Governs:

• Communication and speech
• Intellect and learning
• Travel and movement
• Technology and commerce
• Trickery and cleverness
• Writing and messages

Crystals: Citrine, agate, aventurine, fluorite
Herbs: Lavender, fennel, dill, parsley
Candle: Orange or light blue

Mercury Magic:

• Communication spells on Wednesdays
• Study and learning rituals
• Business and commerce magic
• Travel protection
• Technology blessings

Mercury Retrograde: 3-4 times per year, Mercury appears to move backward. This is powerful time for:

• Reviewing and revising (not starting new)
• Reconnecting with past
• Reflection and introspection
• Fixing communication issues
• Shadow work

♃ Jupiter - The King

Day: Thursday
Metal: Tin
Color: Purple, royal blue
Element: Fire
Energy: Masculine, expansive, benevolent

Governs:

• Abundance and prosperity
• Expansion and growth
• Luck and good fortune
• Wisdom and higher learning
• Justice and law
• Spirituality and philosophy

Crystals: Amethyst, lapis lazuli, sapphire, turquoise
Herbs: Sage, nutmeg, oak, cedar
Candle: Purple or royal blue

Jupiter Magic:

• Abundance spells on Thursdays
• Luck and fortune rituals
• Legal matters
• Spiritual growth work
• Expansion and opportunity

♀ Venus - The Lover

Day: Friday
Metal: Copper
Color: Green, pink
Element: Earth, Water
Energy: Feminine, attractive, harmonious

Governs:

• Love and romance
• Beauty and aesthetics
• Pleasure and luxury
• Harmony and peace
• Art and creativity
• Self-worth and values

Crystals: Rose quartz, emerald, malachite, rhodonite
Herbs: Rose, apple, strawberry, vanilla
Candle: Pink or green

Venus Magic:

• Love spells on Fridays
• Beauty and glamour magic
• Self-love rituals
• Harmony and peace work
• Artistic inspiration

♄ Saturn - The Teacher

Day: Saturday
Metal: Lead
Color: Black, dark blue
Element: Earth
Energy: Masculine, restrictive, disciplined

Governs:

• Discipline and structure
• Time and karma
• Boundaries and limitations
• Responsibility and duty
• Endings and death
• Wisdom through hardship

Crystals: Black tourmaline, obsidian, onyx, jet
Herbs: Comfrey, cypress, myrrh, patchouli
Candle: Black

Saturn Magic:

• Banishing on Saturdays
• Binding spells
• Protection and boundaries
• Karmic work
• Discipline and structure
• Shadow work and endings

Working with Planetary Days

Each day of the week is ruled by a planet. Align your magic accordingly:

Sunday (Sun): Success, leadership, health, vitality
Monday (Moon): Emotions, intuition, dreams, psychic work
Tuesday (Mars): Courage, passion, protection, conflict
Wednesday (Mercury): Communication, learning, travel, business
Thursday (Jupiter): Abundance, luck, expansion, legal matters
Friday (Venus): Love, beauty, harmony, pleasure
Saturday (Saturn): Banishing, binding, boundaries, endings

Planetary Hours

Each day is divided into planetary hours (not clock hours). The first hour after sunrise is ruled by the day's planet, then they cycle through.

How to use:

1. Find sunrise time for your location
2. Use planetary hours calculator (many free apps)
3. Perform magic during the hour of the relevant planet

Example: Love spell on Friday during Venus hour = maximum power

The Zodiac in Magic

The twelve zodiac signs each carry specific energies:

Aries (Fire): Beginnings, courage, leadership
Taurus (Earth): Stability, abundance, sensuality
Gemini (Air): Communication, versatility, learning
Cancer (Water): Emotions, home, nurturing
Leo (Fire): Creativity, confidence, performance
Virgo (Earth): Health, service, organization
Libra (Air): Balance, relationships, justice
Scorpio (Water): Transformation, sexuality, power
Sagittarius (Fire): Expansion, travel, philosophy
Capricorn (Earth): Ambition, structure, achievement
Aquarius (Air): Innovation, community, freedom
Pisces (Water): Spirituality, dreams, compassion

Moon in Signs: The moon moves through each zodiac sign every 2.5 days. Work magic aligned with the moon's current sign for amplified power.

Star Magic: Working with Constellations

The Fixed Stars

Certain bright stars have been used in magic for millennia:

Sirius (Dog Star): Power, fame, protection
Regulus (Heart of the Lion): Success, courage, leadership
Aldebaran (Eye of the Bull): Wealth, honor, eloquence
Antares (Heart of the Scorpion): Passion, transformation, power

Constellation Magic

Work with constellation energy by:

1. Learning to identify constellations
2. Meditating under specific constellations
3. Drawing constellation patterns in ritual
4. Invoking constellation spirits/energies

Celestial Rituals

Planetary Invocation Ritual

1. Choose the planet you want to work with
2. Perform on that planet's day (ideally during planetary hour)
3. Set up altar with planet's colors, crystals, herbs
4. Light candle in planet's color
5. Face the direction of the planet in the sky (use astronomy app)
6. Speak invocation: "I call upon the power of [Planet]. I align with your energy. I ask for [specific request]. Thank you."
7. Meditate on the planet's energy
8. Perform your spell or ritual
9. Thank the planet and close

Star Gazing Meditation

1. Go outside on a clear night
2. Lie down and gaze at stars
3. Breathe deeply and relax
4. Feel your connection to the cosmos
5. Realize you are made of stardust
6. Ask the stars for guidance
7. Listen for insights
8. Thank the cosmos

Celestial Crown Ritual

Using our Celestial Crown candle:

1. Light the candle
2. Visualize a crown of stars above your head
3. See cosmic energy flowing down through your crown chakra
4. Speak: "I am crowned with celestial power. I am connected to the cosmos. I am stardust and starlight."
5. Meditate on your cosmic nature
6. Receive any messages or insights

Celestial Timing for Magic

Eclipses

Solar Eclipse (New Moon): Powerful new beginnings, shadow work, transformation
Lunar Eclipse (Full Moon): Major releases, endings, revelations

Eclipses are cosmic reset buttons—use them wisely.

Retrogrades

When planets appear to move backward:

Mercury Retrograde: Review, revise, reconnect (3-4x/year)
Venus Retrograde: Relationship review, values reassessment (every 18 months)
Mars Retrograde: Reassess actions, redirect energy (every 2 years)

Retrogrades aren't bad—they're opportunities for reflection and course correction.

Planetary Transits

When planets move through zodiac signs, they bring specific energies. Follow astrology to know current transits and align your magic.

Crystals for Celestial Magic

Meteorite: Literal stardust, cosmic connection
Moldavite: Formed by meteor impact, transformation
Tektite: Meteor glass, star magic
Labradorite: Cosmic connection, star magic
Celestite: Celestial realms, angelic connection
Clear Quartz: Universal cosmic energy

Creating a Celestial Altar

Essential items:

• Dark blue or black altar cloth (night sky)
• Star map or constellation chart
• Planetary symbols
• Celestial Crown candle
• Crystals for each planet
• Incense (frankincense for cosmic connection)
• Images of planets, stars, or cosmos

Optional:

• Telescope or binoculars
• Astronomy books
• Astrology chart
• Celestial Weave bandana

Wearing Celestial Energy

Our Celestial Weave bandana and Celestial Crown candle help you carry cosmic energy:

• Wear during celestial rituals
• Use as altar cloth
• Meditate with celestial imagery
• Connect to cosmic consciousness

Astrology vs. Astronomy in Magic

Astronomy: Scientific study of celestial bodies (positions, movements, physics)
Astrology: Study of celestial influences on human affairs (interpretation, meaning)

Celestial magic uses both:

• Astronomy tells you WHERE planets are
• Astrology tells you what that MEANS
• Magic uses both to work with cosmic energy

The Cosmic Perspective

When you practice celestial magic, you're reminded of your place in the vast cosmos:

• You are tiny—one person on one planet in one solar system in one galaxy among billions
• You are infinite—made of the same matter as stars, connected to all that is
• You are temporary—your life is a brief flash in cosmic time
• You are eternal—the atoms that make you have existed since the beginning and will exist forever

This perspective is humbling and empowering simultaneously.

Your Celestial Magic Practice

Start simple:

1. Learn the current moon phase and zodiac sign
2. Align one spell with planetary day this week
3. Spend 10 minutes star gazing
4. Notice how you feel during different planetary transits
5. Gradually deepen your practice

Final Thoughts

You are not separate from the cosmos—you ARE the cosmos. Every atom in your body was forged in the heart of a star. You are stardust that became conscious, the universe experiencing itself.

When you work with celestial magic, you're not reaching for something distant and separate. You're remembering your cosmic nature. You're aligning with the same forces that created galaxies, ignited suns, and birthed planets.

The stars have been burning for billions of years, waiting for you to look up and remember: you are made of their light.

Welcome to celestial magic. Welcome to cosmic consciousness. Welcome home to the stars.

How do you work with celestial energy? What's your relationship with the cosmos? I'd love to hear about your celestial magic practice.