New Year Fitness Goals with Witchcraft: Magic for Mind and Body

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New year fitness goals are easier to achieve when you combine practical actions with magical rituals and a positive mindset. Witchcraft offers many tools to empower your mind and body as you work towards better health.

Simple spells, energizing potions, and mindful movement can align your energy with your intentions. By incorporating magical self-care into your wellness journey, you’ll feel more motivated, focused and attuned to your body’s needs.

Ready to discover a more enchanted path to fitness? Let’s explore how witchcraft can help you reach your health goals and feel your best this year.

Is improved fitness one of your new year goals? If you’re looking for an Instagram bod or just to heal your core after having a baby, fitness is an important part of our lives. This time of year brings out a desire to start something new for all of us, including embarking on new fitness goals.

But while we’re pumping iron or running for miles, the monotony of it all can sap us of our spiritual energy and power.

It doesn’t have to, though. Even something as simple as jogging at 4am can be imbued with magic. You can let those miles or the plates on your dumbbell make you not only physically more fit, but spiritually fitter as well.

Witchcraft shouldn’t just be something you turn to in emergencies. You should turn to witchcraft at every moment of your day, and allow it to guide you to a better you.

Here are my tips to having a more spiritually beneficial and magical workout.

Conjure The Fire Element

This is the element that will take a boring workout and turn it into one of those “hit 3 PRs and ran 10 miles” kind of workouts. The fire element is explosive, passionate, and competitive.

(Overwhelmed? Light a virtual candle and take 5 minutes. It actually helps.)

Summoning this element should be done with a delicate hand, however. Too much of the fire element in your workout can lead to injuries!

I add the fire element to my workouts by lighting a candle and then sprinkling some cinnamon to my shoes. The cinnamon can be replaced with any fire element herb.

Embody A Deity When Working Out

There are a number of deities that can aid us in working out and help us in building healthier, stronger bodies. Gods of the hunt will be a good choice here, as you need to be both strong and capable of endurance running to be an effective hunter.

Here are some deities to turn to:

• Zeus (Greek)
• Nike (Greek)
• Ares (he is most helpful in lifting weights, for me) (Greek)
• Poseidon (for swimming) (Greek)
• Cernunnos (Celtic)
• Mixcoatl (Aztec)
• Arawn (Celtic)
• Neith (Egyptian)
• Pakhet (Egyptian)
• Wepwawet (Egyptian)
• Mielikki (Finnish)
• Nyyrikki (Finnish)
• Tapio (Finnish)
• Dali (Georgian)
• Artemis (Greek)
• Banka-Mundi (Hindu)
• Rundas (Hittite)
• Arnakuagsak (Inuit)
• Ullr (Norse)
• Diana (Roman)

Of course, do your due diligence before calling on these deities. Learn about the cultures from which they come, and respect them.

Sweat Out Some Spells

Much like sex magic, fitness lends itself well to empowering sigils.

How do you do this? You begin by creating a sigil for whatever purpose you have in mind. A sigil for weight loss or muscle gain is an obvious choice, but it doesn’t have to be a fitness related goal.

Anything you want to manifest in your life can be manifested by a sigil and some energy directed at that sigil.

Once the sigil has been created, place it where you can see it while you work out. This is going to be less weird if you have a private space for working out, but if you have the guts you can do this in the gym then go for it!

Once you have that sigil up somewhere that you can see it, just focus on that sigil while you work out. As you sweat, you will be empowering that sigil in the same way you would with sex magic.

Create A Health Altar

This health altar is best put wherever you work out, or at your front door so that you can spend a moment with it before you exercise. On this altar, you can place sigils, motivational quotes, fire-element herbs and crystals, and offerings to the deities you may be working with to improve your fitness. You can even get a dresser-style altar and store your fitness tools within the drawers to keep them blessed!

Light a candle on this altar now and then, too, to bring even more of that passionate fire energy into its sacred space.

Infuse Your Workout with Lunar Energy

While the fire element is explosive and intense, the moon’s energy offers a calming and intuitive counterpart that can balance your fitness journey. By aligning your workouts with lunar phases, you can harness the moon’s power to enhance different aspects of your training.

• New Moon: Set new fitness goals and begin a fresh workout routine. Use this time to focus on intention-setting and gentle exercises like yoga or stretching.
• Waxing Moon: Build strength and endurance as the moon grows. This is a powerful time for pushing through challenges and adding intensity to your workouts.
• Full Moon: Embrace high-energy activities like running or intense cardio. Use the full moon’s vibrant energy to break through personal records or overcome mental barriers.
• Waning Moon: Focus on recovery and releasing bad habits. Practice slower, restorative workouts like swimming or pilates, and use this phase to let go of self-doubt or procrastination.

Consider lighting a silver or white candle before your workout or wearing moonstone jewelry to connect with lunar energy. Journaling your fitness progress under the moonlight can also amplify your intentions.

Ground Yourself with Earth Element Practices

While the fire element ignites passion and the moon energizes reflection, the earth element provides stability and grounding. Incorporating earth-focused rituals into your workouts can help you stay balanced, focused, and consistent.

• Barefoot Workouts: If possible, try grounding yourself by exercising barefoot on natural surfaces like grass or soil. This connects you with the earth and keeps your energy steady.
• Earth Crystals: Incorporate grounding crystals such as hematite, smoky quartz, or red jasper into your fitness routine. Place them nearby during workouts to stabilize your energy and reinforce your commitment to your goals.
• Nature-Inspired Workouts: Take your workout outdoors! Hiking, trail running, or practicing yoga in a natural setting enhances your connection to the earth while revitalizing your mind and body.
• Herbal Support: Use earthy herbs like basil or patchouli in a diffuser or create a pre-workout tea to channel grounding energy.

Grounding practices not only help you remain consistent in your fitness goals but also offer emotional stability, keeping you centered during challenging moments.

Manifest Your Fitness Goals with Affirmations

Incorporating affirmations into your fitness routine is a simple yet powerful way to align your physical and spiritual growth. As you work out, recite affirmations that resonate with your goals, either silently or out loud.

Here are some examples of affirmations to empower your fitness journey:

• “With every step, I grow stronger and more resilient.”
• “I am capable of achieving my fitness goals with dedication and joy.”
• “My body is a temple, and I treat it with love and care.”
• “I release what no longer serves me and welcome strength and vitality.”
• “Every drop of sweat is a symbol of my determination and success.”

To amplify their power, write your affirmations on slips of paper and place them on your health altar or in your workout space. Pairing affirmations with movement creates a synergistic effect, strengthening both your body and your resolve.

By adding lunar energy, earth practices, and affirmations to your routine, you’ll not only achieve your fitness goals but also deepen your connection to your spiritual path. Make this year the one where you elevate your workouts into transformative magical practices!

So there you have it, more than 4 ways to add some magic to your fitness goals. I hope this year will be your fittest and most magical year yet!