Capricorn

Louise’s tarotscope: It doesn’t matter whether you’ve got a crush or are dating, I like to think of crushing as its own energy. We can apply it to anything we’re doing, such as projects you’re planning or that are underway. This month is filled with adventure, and you might have your eyes on a prize. If have you do have one a massive super-crush right now, try not to put anyone on a pedestal. We often do this with people we think are really amazing—friends, gurus, mentors, too—and keep them in our eyes and mind obsessively, as if every single thing about that person is really cool, and they are the most interesting person you’ve ever known. However, that puts you in a position of being less-than, and them of being better-than, and this can become an illusory state where we think we have to be a certain way in order for somebody to like us: “Maybe if I do this thing they’ll like me, or if I dress in a certain way, or they’re into that thing, so maybe I can lure them in with that…” What really attracts people to each other is that two people are being themselves!

When we have a crush, we can all have those moments of feeling awkward, or feeling afraid of being awkward. Generally, two people can talk to each other just fine, but if one or both of them are panicking too much about what they’re going to say, it’s like making two puppets have a conversation. We’ve hopped out of our body and are in the future, worrying about what they’re going to think. You spend all this time planning the conversation you’re gonna have, and of course it never goes that way, because the you that exists today isn’t the same you that is going to sit there next week. When you have a crush on someone, if someone is destined to be your friend or next makeout session, it will work the best if you allow yourself to be you. If you are in that mood where you even just want a crush, you’ll probably find that crush by doing things you really love, where you feel very alive and might meet people who are into the very same thing. In that same vein, January is a great month for collaborating and teaming up with people. Say hi, in person or the internet, and make connections because we never know who our next friend or big crush is going to be. Be open to surprises this month!

Dylan’s advice: Spell-casting is an ancient practice, but the act of setting aside a time and space in which to magnify your intention-setting is something we can all do, with a little wind of magic beneath our wings. If your intention is indeed based out of this sense of crushes and love (on a person, project, or new path), then stimulate this area of your life by casting a spell of attraction. For specific techniques and ingredients, Marie Lodi advises:

Use a red candle and write exactly what you want to attract (such as a list of qualities) on a piece of paper and put it under the candle, then meditate and focus on what you want to attract before you light it. You can carve your name right onto the candle, it as well to bring particular emphasis to your abilities of attraction. Also make sure you snuff out the candle and not blow it out, and just refocus on what you want each time they re-light it. You can also carry rose quartz with them for love (which also strengthens love for themselves and others).

Meagan Rosario offers the following tips:

I advise against spells to attract a person, because it removes your will and agency. I am all about spells to increase love within one’s life—something to make it easier for you and others to express love, and to foster love within yourself. I definitely agree with ‪Marie on rose quartz—it’s a powerful attractor of kindness and affection. I also like lighting pink candles under a full moon and concentrating on feeling the love well within yourself and directing it outward, toward all the people in your life. Dried rose petals and rosebuds are also nice to have around.

Parlour of Wonders is a resource with a good 101-level breakdown of where to start with spells. You can cast the spell by gathering jewelry you carry on your person, tokens that carry special meaning for you, or use traditional arrangements which you can research in order to create a physical space for this intention. Conjure up a love potion tincture using essential oils such as ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose, or sandalwood which you can apply to your skin (never your eyes!) whenever you feel an important event regarding this attraction coming up. Lighting a candle somewhere quiet and dark and chanting your intention out loud works, too. Whatever method you choose, remember that it’s not about designing the future, it’s about illuminating the present. Rather than casting an outcome-based spell (“make them notice me!!!”), cast a spell that’s based on amplifying your most sparkling traits in order to attract those people and situations (who you may not even know yet!) that will honor and adore these traits. This spell is more about celebrating you than it is about anyone else. Whenever you carry that token, wear that necklace, apply that potion, or light that candle again during the month or year, it will bring even more power to you as you remember your intention to make like a magnet for all the good stuff you wish for.