Guide to Navigating the Eclipses with Ease
Eclipse Season Survival Kit: Crystals & Essential Oils for Karmic Shifts
How are you feeling today, on the day of the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse, honeybees? This one is a doozy! I can’t remember the last time I felt the impact of an eclipse this hard but then it’s conjunct my 4th House Pluto in Virgo and it’s brought up some truly ancient stuff for release and healing. Thankfully, I thought to arm myself with loads of selenite and I’m allowing some Melissa diffuse into the room as I type this.
Eclipse season can feel exhilarating, unsettling, or totally draining. Whether you're facing an intense emotional purge under today’s Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Virgo or preparing for bold new beginnings with the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries, having the right energetic allies can make all the difference.
These celestial events mark powerful portals of karmic release and transformation. Lunar eclipses help us let go of what no longer serves us, while solar eclipses set the stage for radical new beginnings. But how do you work with these energies in a way that’s aligned, rather than overwhelmed?
That’s where crystals and essential oils come in! Let’s explore the top five crystals and top five essential oils that can support you during this potent time of change.
Crystals for Eclipse Season
🌙 Selenite – The Divine Purifier
Best for: Cleansing, clarity, energetic resets
Selenite is the ultimate eclipse crystal—especially for lunar eclipses like today’s. It clears stagnant energy, enhances mental clarity, and strengthens your connection to divine guidance. Use it to cleanse your aura, charge your tarot deck, or meditate on releasing old patterns.
🔥 Black Obsidian – The Shadow Mirror
Best for: Deep healing, truth-seeking, cutting cords
Lunar eclipses unearth hidden truths, and black obsidian is the perfect ally for shadow work. It acts like a spiritual mirror, revealing unconscious blocks that need to be released. Use it for scrying or to cut energetic cords from past relationships or karmic patterns.
🌿 Moss Agate – The Grounding Healer
Best for: Stability, emotional balance, heart healing
Moss agate supports deep healing and grounding, making it a wonderful companion for the Virgo full moon eclipse. If old wounds resurface, this stone helps you process them with grace rather than getting stuck in analysis paralysis (very Virgo!).
🔥 Carnelian – The Fire Igniter
Best for: Courage, vitality, creative passion
As we shift toward the Aries new moon solar eclipse, carnelian helps reignite our inner fire. Aries energy can be impulsive, and this stone channels that fiery energy into productive action rather than reckless choices.
🌑 Labradorite – The Cosmic Doorway
Best for: Intuition, transformation, navigating the unknown
Solar eclipses are portals of change, and labradorite helps us trust the journey even when we can’t see the full picture. It strengthens intuition and protects against energetic overwhelm, making it perfect for embracing new beginnings.
Essential Oils for Eclipse Season
🍋 Melissa (Lemon Balm) – The Karmic Cleanser
Best for: Emotional release, nervous system support, divine connection
Melissa is a powerful oil for lunar eclipses, helping to release grief, anxiety, and old emotional patterns. It uplifts the spirit while gently dissolving past-life wounds or karmic entanglements. Diffuse it or apply a drop over the heart chakra with a carrier oil.
🌿 Patchouli – The Grounding Anchor
Best for: Stability, integration, presence
Eclipses shake things up, but patchouli helps you stay centered. Its earthy aroma connects you to the root chakra, keeping you grounded as emotions and energies fluctuate. Great for meditation or anointing your feet before sleep.
🌺 Rose Otto – The Heart Opener
Best for: Self-love, releasing fear, aligning with divine love
Rose Otto soothes the heart during intense emotional shifts. Lunar eclipses often bring endings, and rose supports emotional release while keeping the heart open for new blessings. Use it for heart chakra work or in a self-love bath ritual.
🔥 Ginger – The Firestarter
Best for: Courage, motivation, taking bold action
Aries is a fire sign, and ginger oil boosts confidence and determination. If you need a push to take action on your goals post-eclipse, inhale ginger for an instant energetic boost.
🌿 Frankincense – The Spiritual Gateway
Best for: Meditation, intuition, spiritual protection
A staple for rituals, frankincense elevates your spiritual connection and enhances meditation. It’s especially useful for solar eclipses when we’re setting new intentions and stepping into the unknown.
How to Use These Eclipse Allies
✨ Create an Eclipse Ritual – A ritual can be as simple as holding a piece of selenite while journaling what you’re ready to release during the eclipse, then burn a bay leaf or piece of paper with your intention.
💧 Anoint Your Chakras – Use a diluted blend of melissa and/or rose over your heart during emotional work or frankincense on your third eye during meditation.
💎 Wear or Carry Crystals – Keep black obsidian for protection during deep shadow work or carnelian for energy as you step into Aries season.
🌿 Diffuse Essential Oils – Patchouli and frankincense create a stabilising atmosphere, while ginger and melissa uplift and invigorate.
Further Exploration: Eclipses, Karmic Release & Astrology
For a deeper dive into the karmic significance of today’s Blood Moon Eclipse, check out my latest Pick-a-Pile Tarot Reading for Karmic Release on Angelorum:
👉 Blood Moon Eclipse Pick-a-Pile Tarot Readings: Karmic Release
Curious about how tropical vs. sidereal astrology influences how you experience these celestial events? Read more here:
👉 Tropical vs. Sidereal Astrology – Which One Works Best Now?
Eclipse season can feel like a cosmic rollercoaster, but with the right tools, you can navigate it with clarity and empowerment. Have you worked with any of these crystals or essential oils during an eclipse? I’d love to hear your experiences—drop a comment below!
With love and eclipse blessings,
Lisa x
PS. Thank you to everyone who voted in last week’s poll. It got 50% more votes than the minimum I had in mind and I intend to honour the results of the poll which means a Tarot + adjacent metaphysical topics focus for this weekly newsletter. I’ll keep my thoughts on New Earth to the Notes section here on Substack.