July 18th

 

Feast of Saint The new

 

According to legend, Thenew of Taneu was the daughter of a sixth-century peince of Lothian in Southern Scotland. When she was found to be pregnant by a commoner, her father had her thrown from the summit of Traprain Law, but she slowly drifted down—floating like a bird. She was placed in a leather coracle and set adrift, only to have a school of fish push her ashore. Unharmed, she then gave birth to her baby and became the patron saint of parents and unwed mothers.

Custom Made Magick for Saturday

 

Protection, removing negativity, justice and balance have been the theme today. As we have just seen you can indeed a perform a binding and not cross the ethical line. Bindings are a more ethical route than cursing someone. But are there other options? Why, of course. I know of some Witches who, when they see a criminal’s face on television or read about them in the paper, mentally pain a white X over a criminal’s face while they say the phrase “I neutralize that person” with intention. This neutralizes the power and harm that the stranger causes.

If there is someone that you personally know who is causing you or your family harm, it is possible to use a photograph of the destructive person. Simply wrap white ribbon around their photo to symbolize you binding them up as you say, “I neutralize any physical or emotional harm that you are causing.”

But if you feel magickal bindings are the way to go, then perhaps your best course of action is to remove all emotion from yourself and the spell when you perform the binding. Just as I stated before, justice—like magick—is a neutral force. For lack of a better term, be businesslike. Wild swings of emotion only make for an uncontrollable magickal energy. Therefore, your best bet is to be neutral. If there was ever a time to be calm and in control, this is it. If you are not sure that you can pull off being neutral, then I suggest that you leave magick alone. It is essential to be in control. How much karma drama are you willing to pull into your life?

 

Source:

Book of Witchery Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week

Ellen Dugan

Saturday’s Must Dos

 

Feel the need for a psychic cleansing in the house? Light up some patchouli- or myrrh-scented incense, and wave the smoke around your house or apartment. It will help to break up any lingering negativity or bad feelings. Crumble up a few dried mullein leaves and create a circle around your home, or scatter it across the thresholds, to keep prowlers away.

Burn a few black candles to repel manipulative intentions or unwanted advances. Add a few protective herbs to your dinner such as thyme or basil. Try growing a blooming cyclamen plant in your kitchen to ward the family and to encourage Hecate’s blessings. Grow deep purple and black pansies in window boxes to encourage the planetary vibrations of Saturn. Let ivy grow up the walls of your home for even more bewitching security.

Saturdays are the particular day of the week for protection and for dealing with more serious magickal matters. Go back over the at-a-glance list and see what components you can add to your spells for today for a little more oomph.

Meditate on Hecate to learn her lessons and include some dark goddess wisdom into your Craft. As a Witch, you already know that you have power-the power to effect real change in your life. Working with Hecate can teach you how and when to best use this power for the greater good.

If you want to expand your magickal skills, then start learning how to incorporate all of this information on the days of witchery in a whole new way. This includes the knowledge you already have and the new day-by-day correspondences and witchcraft that were presented in this Book of Shadows. Put your own unique spin on things. Decide what your enchanting specialties are, then apply them to your Craft each and every day with wisdom and style.

Source:

Book of Witchery Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week

Ellen Dugan

Saturday

 

The planetary correspondence for Saturday is Saturn. Matters dealing with the public, farming, family ties, legal matters (such as wills and estates), taking care of debts, dealing with lawyers, financing, joint money matters, real estate, older people, banishing or binding negativity, and getting rid of bad habits all fall under the charge of Saturn. It’s easy to see why “Saturday’s child works hard for his living.”

Saturday’s angels are Cassiel, Machatan, Uriel, and Orifiel. Cassiel is the angel of solitudes and tears. He is one of the rulers of the planet Saturn and occasionally appears as the angel of patience. Cassiel links himself to dragon energy. Regarding Machatan, the only information we get is that he works well with Cassiel and is also a power of Saturn. Orifiel is an angel of the wilderness, a ruler of the second hour of the day, and also associated with Saturn.

On Saturday, the hour of sunrise and every eight hours after that are also ruled by Saturn, and that makes these times of the day doubly blessed. These four hours are the strongest four hours for conducting ritual. Check the local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac to determine your local sunrise.

Source:
Gypsy Magic

Hands

 

I gaze deep into the fire.

The red embers reflect in my eyes.

Holding up my hands over the fire

I turn them over and over.

Lowering them into my lap,

Looking deep into my palms

I trace each line with my index finger.

Slowly tracing those lines I saw my past.

 

Were these the hands that slipped in to my father’s?

The ones that cupped my sister’s face when she was born,

That worked the earth with my mother,

Whose grandmother held strong under the Full Moon.

 

Were these the hands that rose towards the Moon?

That was dedicated to the Goddess.

Whose power was released by my Sisters?

The ones that healed others.

 

Were these the hands that called the Wind?

That held the earth so Blessed.

Whose power brought the rain?

The ones that fuel the fire.

 

Were these the hands that held the sword

against our foe?

That held the reins of my mount,

Who directed our men?

The ones that felt the death of our enemy.

 

Were these the hands that joined my love?

That traced his strong and powerful body.

Who felt his passion?

The ones that knew I was loved.

 

Were these the hands that brought forth life?

That held my children,

Who felt their tender body in my arms?

The ones who care and loved her family.

 

Were these the hands that called forth

our ancestors?

That drew down the Full Moon,

Who felt the power of our Sisterhood?

The ones that drew forth the influence

of the Goddess.

 

Were these the hands that held her husband’s hand?

That felt the lost of my companion.

Who covered his remains?

The ones that laid him lovely in the earth.

 

Yes, these were the hands that had seen the ages,

That had grown old under the Moon,

Who had felt such pain and loss.

The ones that rose high as I long for the Goddess,

That longed for the ones that had gone before me.

Who had remained dedicated to the Goddess.

I feel her slip her hand in mine.

 

I have left this life to start another,

For we return to continue our journey.

My hands will lead me to another.

 

A Witch’s Prayerbook

JoAnne Spiese