Snow Magick

We have been lucky enough to get snow here today! It rarely snows, and when it does, it rarely settles. However, today saw the largest snowflakes fall, settle, and stick around for the day. It was beautiful going for a walk through the park and seeing the trees all covered in snow. It also got me thinking about snow magick. I don't get the chance to do it often, so I want to make the most of this opportunity!


To me, at least, snow represents balance. There is something extremely tranquil about staring out across the land as it lies under a blanket of pure white snow, untouched and undisturbed. Snow can bring joy; snowball fights, building snowmen, and going for long walks and admiring the view. It can also bring isolation, and harsh conditions which are difficult to survive without the proper resources. This balance is something which is referred to in almost every resource I have read about snow magick, and is one which resonates with me.


Snow also represents transformation, and letting go. It tranforms the landscape, and as it melts, the land reemerges anew. We all have difficult challenges and obstacles we face from time to time, and snow energy can teach us to just let it all melt away and wait for what is revealed beneath it. As the snow melts, so do our worries.


'Letting go' is a prevalent theme with snow magick, as it is also good for cleansing, purification, and banishing.


Here are some ideas you can try for making the most of the snow in a magickal sense:

• Collect snow water. Essentially, stick some snow in a jar, and wait for it to melt - it's that simple! A lot of snow magick is most effective when you have access to physical snow. For example, if you want to perform some magick to melt away feelings of animosity someone may have towards you, then the act of the snow melting would pack a powerful punch to your workings. However, snow water could also help if you use a bit of creativity. With the example above, instead of having the physical representation of the snow melting those feelings away, you could instead pour the water over something which represents the person as if the water were washing away those negative feelings.                  
  

         The type of conditions you collected the snow in should also be taken into consideration. For example, if
         you collected the snow during a freak, raging blizzard, then it may not be most appropriate for a peace
         spell!

• Take something you wish to banish, and write it in the snow. Or, you could draw a sigil or other symbol that represents it. As the snow melts, that which you wish to banish will also melt from your life.
  

• One suggestion I have seen written in a few different places is to use snowballs to banish. Instead of drawing your intention in the snow and letting it melt away, build yourself a snowball and focus on what it is you want to banish as you do so. Then, throw the snowball as far away from yourself as you possibly can, turn around, and walk away. Whatever you banished is now behind you.
  

• Make a 'snow altar' or tribute, using just that which you have to hand, in the snow. You could draw symbols or shapes in the snow, such as a circle or pentagram, or even build 'snow castles' (think sandcastles, but with snow). As you do so, say a prayer of thanks for letting you experience this snowfall, and ask for any help you need in your life (especially if it is in relation to the associations of snow, such as giving up a bad habit, or making through a difficult change for example).
  

• Another suggestion I have seen in other articles about snow magick is to make snowmen or other snow 'beasts' outside of your house, and charge them with protecting your property. Of course, this might not be a very worthwhile endeavour if like me you get snow very rarely, or snow that melts extremely quickly, but it does sound like fun!
  

Unfortunately the lack of regular snow around here makes it difficult to practice snow magick, but when the opportunity does arise, it can be a lot of fun!