Posts Tagged With: water

THE CAULDRON AND THE KNIFE

Posted on May 21, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

THE CAULDRON AND THE KNIFE
Just before going to bed, fill a cauldron (or iron bucket, bowl or pot) with water and place it inside your house near the front door. Take a very sharp knife or Athame and place it point-down into the water, saying:

“Into the water I place this blade,
To guard against the thief and shade.
May no flesh nor astral shell
Enter this place wherein I dwell”

This is a good protection spell, and can be performed every evening. In the morning, remove and dry the knife, and place it somewhere safe. Then, without touching it, pour the water outside, (or down the drain if necessary) and put the cauldron away. It probably wouldn’t be
a good idea to do this spell if you’re expecting company, as it could be dangerous (and wet). You can do this at each door if desired, and protects against more than corporeal forms.

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Salt and Water Clearing Spell (Hare Moon)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

Salt and Water Clearing Spell

(Hare Moon)

Cast this spell to rid yourself of pain, hurt and sadness.

After dark, draw a magick circle and call in the elements. Put three pinches of sea salt in a chalice of water. Stir the water counterclockwise with your athame. Sit quietly and turn you mind toward what you want to get rid of your worries, problems, disappointments, sadness, hurt feelings, and fears. Hold the cup in between your hands, and say three times:

Clear the pain. Clear the hurt. Clear

the sadness.

Sip three sips of the water. Before each sip, repeat:

I rid myself of all negativity, right now.

Allow all of your negative feelings to be cleansed with the salt water. Imagine transforming any pain or sadness into positive change elements in your life. Feel yourself being cleansed of all that burdens you. When you are done, bid farewell to the elements and pull up the circle.

Empty the remaining water down the drain, and clean your chalice thoroughly with clear, cool water.

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About Infused Oils

Posted on May 20, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

INFUSED OILS

Not all infusions are made solely with water. Infused oils are perfect for external use such as in massage oils, creams and ointments. There are two methods for extracting active herb ingredients in oil: cold infusion and hot infusion.

Cold Infused Oil – Pack as much herb material into a clear glass jar as you can and cover with oil (vegetable or olive is fine). Seal tightly with a lid and place in the sun, or another warm place for 2 – 3 weeks. After that, strain the infused oil into a dark glass bottle. The oil is ready for use straight away and if stored away from direct light will last for up to a year. To increase the strength of your infused oil you may repeat the process by packing a jar with new herbs, covering it with the already infused oil and leave again for a few weeks.

Hot Infused Oil – There are a few different approaches to the heating process. — > Add herbs and oil to a saucepan and heat gently for approx 3 hours. In order to avoid frying the plant material you may need to turn off the heat occasionally to keep the oil at a low enough temperature.

– > Add herbs and oil to a glass bowl and heat over a pan of simmering water for 3 hours. Make sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the bowl and you may wish to occasionally top up the water so it doesn’t boil dry.

– > Add herbs and oil to a casserole dish, bring to heat on the stove then transfer to the oven set to a low heat for 3 hours.   Some herbs contain more water than others and are best used dried. Other herbs such as St John’s Wort are more potent when fresh.

If you use fresh herbs make sure all plant material is completely immersed and that you have shaken out all air bubbles. Some herbs contain a lot of water and you may find a layer of water beneath the oil layer. If that is the case discard that water. The more water, the shorter the shelf life will be.

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How do you determine your power element?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

How do you determine your power element?

 

By paying attention. Go to places where you can experience each element intimately. Stand in a strong wind, sit by an ocean or waterfall, watch a blazing fire, or walk into a cave or forest. Which location makes you feel the most alive, nurtured, and content? Pay attention to your senses—do they feel more keen or activated in one place than another?

Once you determine which element energizes you, you can find ways to plug into that source of renewable energy any time you need a boost. Here are some ideas to get you started:

Earth: Work in the garden. Sit on the ground while holding brown or black gemstones in your hand. Take long walks in the woods. Keep potted plants in your home and workplace. Eat lots of root vegetables: potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets.

Air: Open the windows. Practice yogic breathing exercises. Go to a windy location and let the breeze embrace you. Watch birds. If you work in a building where you can’t open the windows, put an electric fan near your work station.

Fire: Get out in the sunshine. Light candles. Build a fire. Sit next to a heater. Dance to lively music, around a ritual fire if possible. Drink hot beverages and eat spicy foods.

Water: Go swimming. Sit beside a body of water. Take long baths or showers. Play in the rain. Drink lots of spring water.

You can also connect with these elements through meditation. Envision yourself in a setting that corresponds to your power element. Or visualize yourself surrounded by the element in its most fundamental state. As you breathe, imagine you are inhaling that nourishing force into your body where it invigorates you on all levels.

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The Infusion Purification

Posted on April 23, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

The Infusion Purification

(cleansing & purification)

 

Collect equal parts (about a handful each) of dried marjoram, bay and rosemary. Heat a gallon of water until it is almost boiling, remove it from the heat and toss the herbs into the water. Cover and allow to cool.

Strain the herbs from the water and, using your fingers, sprinkle the infusion throughout the house. Move in a clockwise direction, visualizing and saying something like the following:

I banish evil and negativity;

This is my will, so mote it be.

Touch the water to doors and windows, appliances and furniture, outside around the home and on the surrounding property. Be sure to pour some down the drains as well. Visualize the water cleansing the whole area. It is done.

 

The Magical Household: Spells & Rituals for the Home
by Scott Cunningham
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The Lemon Infusion

Posted on April 23, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

The Lemon Infusion

(for cleansing & purification)

When the Moon is full, completely peel nine lemons using your hands alone. As you finish peeling each one, place the peels in a bucket or a large bowl of water.

Next, gently squeeze the peels into the water, expressing their oils until the sharp, clean fragrance of lemon hangs heavily in the air. Visualize the lemons’ powers cleansing your home of negativity.

Next, still visualizing, scrub the floors, doorknobs and windows with the lemon water.

 

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WHICH GOD IS THE “RIGHT” GOD?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

WHICH GOD IS THE “RIGHT” GOD?

In your mind, envision a deep dark wood. In the center of the wood is a glade. That glade is deity (God/Goddess/whatever you wish to call it).

There are many paths through this wood.
Some are straight and narrow.
Some are wide and well traveled.
Some are almost hidden they are so tiny.
Some wind around enjoying the scenery.
Some stop and then start up again.
Some go through thorn bushes and into ravines.

What really matters though is that all the paths eventually lead to the center of the woods, to the glade, to deity.

As long as you pick a path, walk it and have faith you will eventually reach the center of the wood.

GOOD AND BAD MAGICK?
Imagine that the force behind magick is a river.If someone was walking by the river and scooped up some water and watered a thirsty plant with it most people would say that was good.

However if that person took the same scoop of water and poured it over someone’s head on a freezing cold day just because it looked like fun most people would say that was bad.

Remember now this is exactly the same scoop of water as before.

Obviously it is not the water that is good or bad. It’s just water, just like
magick is just magick.

It is the intentions of the person scooping the water or casting the spell that determine whether the outcome will be positive of negative.

DIMENSIONS, PLANES, ALTERNATE REALITIES, OH MY!
In your mind visualize an onion. Cut through the onion sideways so you can see all of the rings.

Imagine the universe we live in is one of those layers. There are many other layers, some close to us, some farther away.

Some we have some contact with some we will never contact at all.

These worlds contain all the possibilities that exist, have existed or ever will exist.

We are just one of the possibilities.

For example, one of the rings touching us is the faerie world.

Through astral travel and our dreams we can try to visit all the different
worlds.

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The Witches Spell for April 10th – Spell for the Perfect Ambiance

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

Gothic Comments


Spell for the Perfect Ambiance

Goal: To set the mood for a special occasion

Optional extras: Small candles in red, yellow, blue, and green or a candle in any color; a feather; a rock or salt; a bowl of water

Notes: As you call on fire, light the red candle or whatever candle you are using. As you call on air, light the yellow candle and/or waft the feather gently through the air. As you call on earth, light the green candle and/or hold up the rock or sprinkle the salt. As you call on water, light the blue candle and/or sprinkle some water. When you call on Spirit, you can lift your hands to the sky or place them over your heart.

I call on fire to set the mood

The perfect style and attitude

To serve my purpose and meet my goal

And cast me in the perfect role.

I call on air to set the pace

All obstacles shall it erase

Wafting in the perfect breeze

So I might play my role with ease.

I call on earth to set the scene

And ground me so I stay serene

No matter what might come my way

Supporting me through night and day.

I call on water to set me free

To be the best, most perfect me

Smoothly flowing through the hour

All aspects of my self empower.

I call on Spirit for success

For confidence and lack of stress

On this occasion let me shine

And touch me with a gift divine.

So Mote It Be.

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