Friday the 13th… a date that sends a shiver down many spines. But for me, it’s always felt like a day of mystical opportunity, especially when it falls so close to a full moon.

This year, Friday 13th felt extra potent, following the Strawberry Full Moon and riding high on summer’s lush, magical energy. So, with a day off work and a bit of time on my hands, I decided to share a little moon magic with my daughters.

A Little Moon Magic and a Surprise Spirit Encounter

After school, I asked the girls if they fancied learning how to set up a magical energy circle for spell crafting. To my delight, they said yes! We gathered everything we needed for a powerful little ritual: candles, moon water (infused with home-grown strawberries from our garden 🌕🍓), crystals, salt, my crystal wand, and of course, my trusted spell book. It felt like a lovely way to ground ourselves and clear away any lingering tension as we called in abundance and good vibes for the weeks ahead.

My younger daughter, G, added a fun twist to the ritual. She insisted on including two of our newer haunted dolls in the circle. Without hesitation, she carefully placed them within the space as if they’d always belonged there. And, well… that’s when the energy shifted.

A Full-Blown Ghost Investigation

What began as a gentle spell soon turned into a full-blown ghost investigation! Let’s just say, attention spans were short, and the Spirit Talker app was soon active and pinging with phrases. I laughed, closed down the circle properly to respect the energies, and joined my two little investigators (and the dolls!) for an impromptu paranormal session right in our living room.

We brought out the Necrophonic app and started asking Spirit to speak. G believes her newest doll may be linked to someone from World War Two, and during our session, she heard the name “Nell.” We asked Nell to confirm her presence—and to our amazement, we clearly heard air raid sirens coming through the app on three separate occasions. The timing was uncanny.

Then Came Something Unexpected

Then came something unexpected—French voices. Were they connected to Nell? Could they be spirits from wartime Europe, perhaps travellers or soldiers? We aren’t sure yet, but it certainly opened up more questions. Our second doll, Betsy, stayed unusually quiet. Maybe she’s shy… or simply waiting for the right moment to speak.

What I love most about these sessions is sharing them with my daughters. They take the lead, ask intuitive questions, and genuinely feel the energy. It was such a fun and unexpected evening—starting with spellcraft and ending with a haunting twist! We’ll definitely work with Nell again and see what else she wants to share. As for Betsy, we’ll give her time. Spirits work in their own way.

Summer Solstice Just Around the Corner

With Summer Solstice just around the corner, who knows what magical energies will stir next? We’ll be ready, with our candles lit, crystals charged, and curious minds wide open.

Have you ever invited your haunted objects into your spellwork? Or had a ritual go off in an unexpected direction? I’d love to hear your stories! Let’s keep the witchy conversation flowing in the comments.

✨ Blessed be and spooky hugs from SpookyMrsGreen ✨

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