THE BEST DAY IN OCTOBER TO CAST A PROTECTION SPELL:

Harnessing the Power of the Waning Moon

By Sarah Kulkens™
Daughter of the World-Famous White Witch, Kerry Kulkens™

In the world of witchcraft, timing isn't just a suggestion, it's the secret ingredient. As the daughter of Kerry Kulkens™, Australia's beloved White Witch, I was raised to respect the rhythms of the Earth, the stars, and especially the Moon. One of the most potent times for protective magic falls each October, specifically on the Saturday closest to the Dark Moon during the Waning phase. This year, that powerful window graces us around October 26th.

Let me share with you why this particular day is so charged for protection rituals, and how you can honour the energies with a spell drawn from generations of my family’s magical practice.

Why October 26th? The Energies at Play

Protection magic thrives when it is grounded in the right cosmic current. Here's why the waning moon, Saturn-ruled Saturday, and October's seasonal shift create the perfect alchemy:

The Waning Moon is the phase after the Full Moon, when light diminishes. It is a natural time for banishment, cleansing, cord-cutting, and shielding.

The Dark Moon marks the end of the lunar cycle, a moment for deep reflection, spiritual release, and protective workings that guard against what is unseen.

Saturn, the planet of boundaries, discipline, karma, and structure, rules Saturday. A Saturday ritual anchors protective intentions with divine order.

When all these forces coincide, as they do around October 26th this year, they offer a gateway to strengthen your energetic boundaries, banish what no longer serves, and shield your space from spiritual intrusion.

Tools You Will Need

This spell draws from the core tools of the Kulkens’ family tradition:

A black candle (for absorbing negativity and shielding)

Salt (to purify and protect the ritual space)

Dried or fresh rosemary (a sacred herb of protection and remembrance)

A small mirror (to deflect unwanted energies)

A bowl of clean water (to absorb and carry away what is released)

Optional:

Protective crystals like obsidian or black tourmaline

Incense such as frankincense or dragon’s blood

Ritual: The Protection Spell for October’s Waning Moon

Perform this ritual on the evening of Saturday, 26 October, under the waning moon.

Cleanse Your Space: Begin by physically tidying the area. Then energetically cleanse using incense or rosemary smoke. Visualise your space filling with white light.

Cast Your Circle: Use salt to trace a circle around your working area. This circle is your sacred space, a boundary between the physical and spiritual realms.

Set Your Altar: Place the black candle in the centre. Position the mirror in front of you, facing outward. Arrange the rosemary and bowl of water nearby.

Light the Candle: As you light it, say:
"As this flame is lit, so too is my power. I call upon Saturn and the Moon, that I may stand shielded and sovereign."

Mirror and Water Work: Place rosemary into the water. Stir clockwise three times as you say:

"I am protected. What is not mine returns to sender. What seeks to harm cannot enter."

Hold Your Focus: Let the candle burn for twenty minutes as you meditate on your intention. See yourself surrounded by a sphere of light. Visualise the mirror bouncing back negativity.

Close the Ritual: Extinguish the candle. Thank the elements and Saturn. Pour the water outside or down the drain, releasing what was drawn out.

The Meaning Behind Each Step

Every action in this ritual carries intention:

Black Candle: Traditionally used to absorb baneful energy and draw boundaries.

Salt Circle: One of the oldest protections in magical lore; nothing harmful can cross it.

Mirror Facing Outward: Deflects energy not aligned with your highest good.

Rosemary in Water: A purifier for the emotional and energetic body, carried away by water.

Beyond Fear: The Real Purpose of Protection Magic

One of the lessons passed down from my mother, Kerry, was this: Protection isn't about fear. It's about empowerment.

When we create energetic boundaries, we aren't hiding – we are choosing what we welcome into our lives. We are standing in our power, sovereign, secure, and aligned. Protection rituals are sacred self-respect.

So, if you've been feeling drained, under psychic pressure, or simply want to realign your energetic shield, let the wisdom of timing serve you. October 26th offers the perfect blend of planetary and lunar power to fortify your field.