Incorporating the Energy of the Rain into your Practice

I live in England in the UK, and the stereotype of it always raining and being grey is a stereotype for a reason! Even during the summer I carry an umbrella in my bag, as you can never trust it.


As many of you know, I wrote a book on water witchcraft, and the element of water is one I work with closely throughout my practice. Which is quite convenient when you live in such a wet country! There are many ways you can incorporate the rain into your practice, and so below are some which can help you make the most out of the drizzly weather. So below, I will talk you through some of those I like to indulge in when we have an especially rainy day.



1. Use it as a background for meditating:

The sound of rain can be very relaxing, so use this as a good opportunity for getting some meditation or other work in! Alternatively, if you have little background noise, you can always record the sound and use it to create your own meditation background music.

An alternative to meditating is simply day-dreaming! I have always been a big day-dreamer (one of the many reasons I didn't do great at school). I personally think it is a very underrated practice. It can help strengthen your visualisation skills, help us relax, and allows us to take some time out to connect with our inner self. We can learn a lot about ourselves through our day-dreams! So take this time to dim the lights, get comfortable, and enjoy a little adventure in your head.



2. Go for a cleansing walk:

A walk in the rain is not everyone’s idea of fun, but rain is very cleansing! One of my favourite experiences happened a few years ago; I went for a walk in what I thought would be light rain, which soon turned into a raging thunderstorm. At that point I was too far gone to be able to turn around and head home, so I embraced it! It was truly a magical feeling connecting with nature in those conditions. I did arrive home absolutely drenched through and having to remove most of my clothes on the doorstep (sorry neighbours!). So if it isn’t too cold, and you’ve got something dry and warm to slip into after your walk, then head out and focus on letting the rain wash all of your worries away.



3. Collect it:

Rainwater can be used in rituals and the like. The other weather conditions can dictate the best way in which this water can be used in the future. For example, if it is sunny whilst it is raining, then this will be great to use in rituals regarding happiness, joy, and abundance. If it is grey and cloudy then it can be used in rituals on self-reflection, or overcoming grief and loss. If it is collected during a storm, then it can be used in cursing, or to help rid yourself of bad habits, strength, power, or to speed up the results of your working.

In Greek mythology, there were a group of rain spirits called the Hyades. These nymphs were the daughters of Atlas, and had a brother named Hyas. When Hyas died, the nymphs were so overcome with grief that they cried, and it was said that it was their tears that caused the rainfall. As such, rain water can also be used in rituals to help you come to terms with loss and manage your own grief.

You can float candles or flowers in this water, distil/sterilize it and add a little to your bath (remember that rain water could contain contaminates or bacteria so only do this if you are confident in your ability to sterilize it, and never drink it), or use it to ritually cleanse objects for example.



4. Dance with the rain spirits:

There are a couple of different cultures that believe that rain spirits love to dance! So put on some music, and dance with the rain spirits in honour of the water that they pour onto the earth.



5. Cleanse your crystals/tools:

Running water is a recommended way to cleanse crystals, so what better way than to leave them out in the rain? Some crystals and tools don’t work well with water, so make sure you do your research first as to which are compatible with water. Also make sure that you leave them somewhere safe; the last thing that you want is for curious animals to run or fly off with them, or risk harming wildlife which may try to eat them!



6. Practice journaling:

Rain is also great for reflection, so this is a good time to do some journaling or any other activity which allows you to reflect on yourself and your wants, needs, and ambitions. Taking this time out to check in with yourself to make sure you are on the right track, and understanding what it is you need to do to ensure you are on your true path, is a perfect activity against the backdrop of the falling rains.



Yes, the rain can be a pain in the backside. It's wet, it's cold, it can screw up public transport, but it can also be cleansing and rejuvenating. So if like me you live in a country where there is plenty of it, then make the most of the benefits it can bring!