Interview with Author Cosmic Valeria

Cosmic Valeria brings together magick and self-care through her creations, ritual baths, and Full Moon Circles.

Can you tell us a little about you and your witchy background?

My name is Valeria, and I am a moon, flower, and self-care witch! I was born and raised in Siberia, Russia (minus 40 was the average winter temperature). I finished college and immigrated to the USA. I currently live in Virginia, where I run my one-woman show. I paint, host Full Moon Circles, make ritual bath soaks, and teach women about moon magic, witchcraft, and self-care.

Tell us a little bit about your shop.

I plan all my activities and rituals around the moon phases. As you might know, each lunar phase has its own energy and intention. For example, I always try to start a new project on a new moon, take it easy during the waning moon, etc. Ritual baths are a big part of my moon honoring and witchcraft practice. A lot of people ask why a ritual bath? Why not a candle spell on a full moon? Or meditation? Water is such a powerful element, and a ritual bath can wash away not just a bad day, but the entire month, by releasing the energy that you've been carrying. Water is healing and soothing by itself, and when you add intention to it, you can create a wide range of effects such as healing, manifesting, recharging, and letting go. I love working with salt and flowers. I often pick my intentions according to the Moon phase. Although I frequently take a ritual bath that has nothing to do with the moon. For example, a ritual bath for abundance or self-love.

What products do you offer?

I run a small shop that is all about ritual bathing (I also run an art business; I am an abstract painter). I create ritual bath soaks, blends, brews. I also ethnically source crystals and candles that enhance the ritual bathing experience. My ritual bath soaks are perfect for baby witches, who are interested in ritual, but not sure where to start.

For all your beautiful readers, I am offering a 20% discount for all my products. Use code "wildgoddess" at the checkout on my website or my new Etsy store.

All bath soaks are made with a different intention, oils, and flowers, and types of salt that resonate with energy and phase of the moon. For example, Full Moon is a high energy potential time and is all about harvesting the fruits of our hard work. And of course, a lot of people get overwhelmed and stress out during this time, so my Full Moon Ritual soak has lavender and lemon essential oils, Epsom, and Himalayan salt. Lemon is energizing and helps with concentration. Lavender eases stress and promotes better sleep. And the salt combo is good for releasing tension from your hardworking, beautiful body.

What inspires you and your work?

Ritual bathing is a practice of self-care. If you have taken one before, you know that a ritual bath takes time to set up and clean up after. The ritual is a great reminder that self-care takes time, effort, and intention. The intention is important. And sometimes a cup of kitchen salt and a few drops of essential oil are all you need. from each interaction!

How can our readers connect with you?

You can find me on Instagram: @cosmicvaleria My shop atcosmicvaleria.com Etsy store: cosmicvaleia Abundance Ritual

Start the spell by placing a couple of bills or coins on a windowsill, where they can get some moonlight. But don't count the money, you don't want to limit anything.

Cleanse your house and your aura. I recommend using the smoke of a candle. Draw a hot bath and add 1 cup salt, a couple of drops of peppermint essential oil, and some calendula flowers. (You can also use my Abundance Ritual Soak.) Peppermint helps to see things more clear and Calendula heals. Once you feel relaxed, write down all affirmations that can bring you closer to your abundant ideal life. Channel your inner wisdom.

Affirmations may sound like this: I have limitless potential, the only limit in this universe is my awareness New opportunities come to me freely, this universe is abundant I am abundant, a thousand invisible hands support my journey

This spell can be performed on any day of the month during any cycle of the moon.