Planetary Remediation How-To: What I’ve Learned

If you are not sure what planetary remediation is (or whether you need it), read my first article “Support Your Planets, Heal Your Life.” 

Assuming you’ve read that, let’s recap the steps:

Step #1: Choose A Planet To Remediate 

Step #2: Ask for Some Spirit Support

Step #3: Set Your Intention for What You Want To Change

Step #4: Pick a New Planetary Action To Start 

Step #5: Start Wearing or Ingesting Planet-Related Material 

Step #6: Make An Ongoing Plan

But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Since 2020, I’ve been working on remediation for my clients, my husband, and myself, and I’ve learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t. 

In this article:

• Why I Started Planetary Remediation

• How Planetary Remediation Has Helped My Clients

• What Planetary Remediation IS NOT

• The Peril Of Choosing Intuitively Instead Of Astrologically

• You Need Spirit’s Support For Planetary Remediation To Work

• A Quick Planetary Remediation Angel Ritual

  
  

Why I Started Planetary Remediation

Have you ever felt like something inside you was missing? 

I used to feel that way. I just couldn't thrive with the standard “go to school, find a job, work five days a week, relax on the weekends” approach. So I asked for help. But counselors, therapists, even friends and family just doubled down on that school-to-factory answer. They wanted to medicate or rationalize away anything that made it hard for me to function.

It wasn't that my friends or family didn't care or my therapists were poorly trained. But they were all conditioned into the “work a regular job the same 40 hours a week” mindset.

So I realized something:

Modern Western society mostly does a lousy job supporting people who are spiritual and/or creative.

Spiritually sensitive people are “woo-woo” or weird (or crazy!)

Artistic people are impractical, undisciplined, or destined to be poor or "starving”…

School is designed to train you to use your intellect, but it doesn't even acknowledge cyclical energies or spiritual gifts. Strongly spiritual or creative types can end up like me, stuck for decades in careers we don’t like! 

Six years ago, I had to embark on a journey to figure out what I could do instead.

And I discovered I needed to boost my personal energies to create better physical and mental health and thrive in my work!

Planetary remediation might help if:

• You know what you need to do, but you have trouble getting yourself to do it…

• You have recurring problems in the same life area: relationships, job, personal boundaries.

• You're successful on the outside but deeply unhappy or unhealthy on the inside, and nothing seems to fix it! 

Consistent work and a few inexpensive changes can make a huge difference in the long-term. 

Question: Do you have any personal qualities you wish were different?  Check out this PDF to see which planet these might be connected to.

When I realized I could get better at self-care by boosting my Moon, that was a game changer! I am so much better now, and my mom has noticed how much happier and healthier I am!

How Planetary Remediation Has Helped My Clients

“Once I put on my Mercury bracelet, like Robin told me, I realized I could think so much more clearly!”

When a client said this in a group event several years ago, I was struck by how surprised she sounded! 

For me, of course, it's natural to suggest that somebody with Mercury in Pisces needs remediation! 

That planetary placement can empower dreamy or inspired thinking but that often comes with confusing communication and a lack of clarity…

Humans have been using stones to boost energies for thousands of years! So, I recommended my client start wearing a speckled unakite bracelet associated with Mercury, with the specific intention of cultivating clear ideas before beginning to speak. 

Another client was frustrated because it was hard to figure out what he actually wanted to do for a living.

I asked, “Have you been wearing that solar bracelet I made you?” (He's got the Sun in Aquarius, so I know his “shine your light” energies are weak…)

“I completely forgot about that. Give me a minute!” He got up to go put it on. Ten minutes later, we had outlined an entire business plan for that side hustle he'd been thinking about. 

Weak spots like these can show up in your astrology chart. When they become limiting, it's time to take action. Don't give into despair. Don't decide you can't change. It took me until my mid-50s to learn to express my emotions and nurture other people through theirs…Boosting my Moon by drinking marshmallow root tea has proved to be a big part of that! Plus the marshmallow root cured my sensitivity to acidic foods. Not every issue requires a pill.

What Planetary Remediation IS NOT

I've been informed that planetary remediation has become “a thing” on social media. Apparently, altars of planetary material photograph very well. 

We all know social media's focus on sound bytes and visuals skews spiritual practices. Things that look good get more likes than non-photographable inner work and actions that actually make a difference. But planetary remediation is not just about gathering materials related to the planet, even if you arrange them in a lovely, Instagram-friendly tableau. Being "friendly with Saturn" will not necessarily make you more disciplined. If your mind is already overrun with ideas, “more Mercury” won't necessarily bring clarity. It's about using materials and actions as anchors to create new energy and habits within your mind and body…and your life. 

This is a full-court press. When I wanted to get better at self-care and learn to express my emotions more freely: 

• I started wearing pearls every day and drinking tea with marshmallow or burdock root. 

• I started doing free counseling for young people – the Moon is related to mothers and children.

• I picked up litter on the beach  – the Moon is related to the ocean.

• I began to do protection rituals on Monday, Moon day.

• When I saw the Moon, I would turn my face toward its light, feeling myself relax. 

Every time I took a moment to set my intention, reminding myself that I needed to slow down, notice how I was feeling, and stop pushing myself to the point of exhaustion, I visualized the Moon’s gentle energy washing over me…

It was scary, to be honest. I had a lot of healing work to do. It felt unsafe to stop rushing about and get in touch with what I was feeling. Working harder was my safe zone.

But years later, I am SO MUCH BETTER.

So planetary remediation really does help! But it isn't just setting up an altar or buying a necklace with the right stone and leaving it in your jewelry box. You've gotta bring those planetary actions and people into your life! 

The Peril Of Choosing Intuitively Instead Of Astrologically

I cringe when I hear people say, “Oh, I just chose the stone that called to me…”

Don't worry, it's not a sin to pick things we intuitively like. I've done it myself. 

But…

You know what I find? When I tell clients that they should wear more red because they're having trouble setting boundaries and need to boost their Mars energies… they say, “You know, I don't have any of that in my closet!” 

I have a client who needed to boost their Sun so they could be more visible at work… and they didn’t own any yellow or orange and no citrine, amber, or tiger's eye, either.

People lack certain energies in their lives…and often it magically turns out that they're lacking the same energies in their closets, their jewelry boxes, even their spice cupboards! 

My Mars was so weak I couldn’t say “no” to anyone! And coincidentally, I also never ate spicy food and didn't even have something as mild as paprika in my kitchen. (Don't worry, since then, I've learned to be a smoked paprika wizard because I wanted to stand up for myself and take bold risks.)

It turns out what we are intuitively drawn to is often what we are already comfortable with… not what we need more of. 

So it isn't that you shouldn't choose a stone intuitively. 

But I'll go on record saying that if you want to grow, don't choose ALL of your stones intuitively. 

What color DON'T you own? What are the stones you're NOT drawn to? What tastes or activities do you AVOID? 

Those might be the ones you need the most.

This is why using astrology to identify planets needing remediation can help push you out of the safe zone that keeps you stuck. Just think about how you could step a toe outside of your comfort zone…one action, one piece of clothing, one piece of jewelry today….

If you'd like help, let me know, and we can take a look at your chart. 

You Need Spirit’s Support For Planetary Remediation To Work

My original article “Support Your Planets, Heal Your Life” had a list of Planetary Angels.

I'm willing to bet that most people who’ve read the article haven't tried that part, yet! 

And I get it! 

When I first heard about Planetary Angels (and angel work in general), I was big-time skeptical! 

I had a whole bunch of objections: 

• Isn't angel work just for special “angel people” (and do I want to be one of them)? 

• Isn't angel work kind of creepy in general? 

• Who are these angels, anyway? 

• Do I have to be a Christian to work with them? (The answer to this is definitely no.) 

(Guilty admission: I considered myself a Christian at that time, and I still thought the Planetary Angels were sketchy…)

Oh, and don't forget, “Why do they have such weird names? Sarfya-il, Darda-il, really?” I can be pretty judgmental at times.

FYI, their names might sound weird because they came from Hebrew/Aramaic origins, which were then translated into Arabic, and then again into Latin by people who didn't understand Arabic very well, now written (at least in my article) in English, which is something like 48% Romance, 48% Germanic, and only a teensy bit of Hebrew or Arabic.

Don't get hung up on the names, and don't worry if you are not sure how to pronounce them. Just do your best. Angels are forgiving types! 

It doesn’t have to be angels. But remediation (and any other attempts to improve your life) will be so much more effective if you find some benevolent Spirit to support you. 

In my experience, people tend to swing between two extremes: 

• Either they never ask Spirit for help and try to go it solo. 

• Or, they pull out cards or a pendulum or start a ritual and open themselves up to “whoever's out there” (BTW, this is the equivalent of walking into a bar and shouting “Anyone wanna come home with me tonight?” You just don’t attract the best types!)

If you have a solid relationship with a known, named, benevolent entity, feel free to work with them. I've been working with the Spirit of Divine Love for 30 years now, and it's been pretty amazing! But to get the most out of planetary remediation, especially if you’re tackling sticky life areas, I highly recommend that you try working with some safe Spirit – and Planetary Angels are about as safe as it gets when you ask to connect with them as servants of Divine Love. If you're not sure whom to connect with, the angels of the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and the Sun are easy and awesome! You can find their names on this free PDF. 

To really dive into your personal energies, you can try the angel who rules the degree of the planet in your natal chart. I have a handy list of the 72 Shem Zodiac Angels for sale in my Etsy shop.

Even if it feels awkward and the name rolls around uncomfortably on your tongue when you say it out loud, just give it a try.

A Quick Planetary Remediation Angel Ritual

Notes: 

• Information on Planetary Angels days, colors, herbs, and stones is also on the PDF. Most modern western households have at least one spice, herb, or plant for each planet, so you probably don't have to buy anything new.

• Do the best you can to replicate the ritual below, but please don't stress about getting everything exactly right. There's a balance between being accurate and respecting the tradition without being overly worried about getting everything right. 

• Develop a close working relationship with your planetary spirits. The point here is to develop a good relationship; the ritual is merely a vehicle for that. Experiment with this outline to produce an experience that helps you. 

1. Pick a planet you want to remediate, or if you're not sure, email me your chart for a free suggestion.

2. Pick a time on the day associated with the planet when you have at least 30 minutes by yourself. If possible, go to a location that is associated with the planet.

3. Wear something with the planetary color. If you have an associated crystal, spice, or plant, hold it in your hand.

4. In your own words, speak the following invocation, out loud if possible:

“In the name of the Spirit of Divine Love, I ask to connect with [speak the name of the Planetary Angel]. 

“Let no negative energies come my way.

“Oh, [speak the name of Angel], please help me [say the thing you want to improve.]

“Help me recognize your assistance when it comes. 

“Please help me want what is for my highest good and the good of my community. 

“Thank you for your help. I am very grateful.”

5. Take some nice calming breaths and pay attention to the presence of the Angel you're connecting with. You might feel something, or you might just have to have faith that this will work.

6. As you absorb the Angel's presence, try to feel the energy of the activity you want to improve (for example, the comfort of Jibra-il, the joy of Ana-il, or the generosity of Sarfya-il).

7. Some objections or discomfort may arise. After all, if this energy were natural and easy for you, you wouldn't need help. Make sure you work through this discomfort, release any old limiting beliefs, and state out loud that the objections are not true. You can walk around if you need to, but resist the urge to distract yourself by eating something, scrolling on your phone, etc. 

8. Also, ask your Angel for help overcoming your fears, not believing the falsehoods, or learning to hold this energy more comfortably.

9. As you feel the positive energy rising in you, identify one action you can take in the next two days to make progress towards your request for help.

10. As you go through your week, notice and celebrate any tiny improvement.

Try this at least once per week. Set an alarm if you need to remind yourself – that's what I do! 

Don't forget about Planetary Angel divination. In addition to connecting with the Angel and absorbing their energy to boost your own, you can also ask your Angel questions using divination methods like astrology, oracle cards, or Tarot. These Angels are very good at answering questions related to remediation activities that boost associated life areas. More articles on this are coming…

Rituals Like This Have Changed My Life 

I was so skeptical when I started. I thought, “There's no way I can just make a request, and things will change…” but they have. Oh, how they have! 

I have more rituals for specific needs like getting a job, improving your relationships, even niche things like winning a court case or improving your memory.. so, if you want help, let me know. 

Just a hint, the negative energies will try hard to convince you this is a terrible idea. They'll say it's weird, that it won't work, that it makes you one of those “angel people”, that your family would cringe if only they knew…or whatever else they can throw at you to get you to stop trying. It took me about two weeks the first time I was challenged to do something like this. But I'm so glad I did. 

Really, what is there to lose? 

It's like 10 minutes, and there are no negative side effects, I promise. 

If you give it a try, you'll see…

The last friend I gave one of these to said this: 

The PDF has step-by-step directions. I'm excited to hear how it works for you!