Month: January 2017

Violet Healing Spell

Violet Healing Spell

Tools Needed:

Purple paper
White yarn or string
scissors
Fresh Violets (whole with stems in holder or vase)
Black pen
Purple candle


Instructions:
This is best done when the moon is full, but you can do it whenever you feel it necessary.

Light the candle and fill the small vase with water.

Place the freshly cut violets in the vase and say a chant, focusing on the well-being of the person and the healing of their ailment.

Cut a heart out of the purple paper and write the name of the person on one side, and a short but heartfelt “Get Well” message on the other side.

Poke a small hole in the top right side of the heart and thread the white string through it, tie it, and attach it to the vase.

Give the little vase of violets to the target person and await their recovery.

Self Esteem Spell

Self Esteem Spell
 (Author Unknown)

Tools Needed:

A Bath
7 Green Oak Leaves (Or Bay leaves if these are out of season)
Lavender Oil
A Purple Candle
A Yellow Candle
Jasmine Oil
Purple Thread

Instructions :

Run the bath to a depth and temperature of your liking. Put the lavender oil and oak leaves into it, swish it around, then light the candles and climb into the bath. Close your eyes (but don’t fall asleep). Begin to breathe, breathe in a warming Orange light of confidence, and breathe out murky coloured self-doubts.

Imagine a yellow light above your head, which slides down your body, touching every bit of you from top to the tips of your toes. Continue to breathe in slowly through your nose and out through your mouth.

Say outloud:

“I am gorgeous,
I am beautiful,
I am Goddess”

Repeat this six times in total.

When you leave the bath, snuff out the candles and thread the oak leaves on the purple thread. Then, whenever your self-esteem fails you, heat jasmine oil in an oil burner, light the candles, hold up the oak leaves and repeat the chant.

When the leaves eventually run out, begin again with new oak leaves and new candles.

The oak leaves may be carried with you (in a small box or envelope) in your handbag / bag on (all sorts) of important dates. When touching up your make – up, or getting ready just get out the oak leaves and repeat the mantra to spur you to greater things.

Recharging Psychic Energy

Recharging Psychic Energy

Tools Needed:

2 Drops Of Jasmine Oil
2 Drops of Geranium Oil
An Oil Burner
3 clear Quartz Crystals

Instruction:
Take a soothing bath and prepare yourself.

Once you have finished, go into the bedroom and burn the oils, cleanse the crystals and then lie on your bed.

Place one crystal over your third eye chakra (between the eyebrows) and hold the other two crystals one in each hand. Make sure that the crystal on your forehead is pointing downwards and that the other two are pointing upwards.

Visualise a mighty surge of gold heat and energy entering through your feet and climbing through your body and into the palms of your hands, where the crystals light up. This energy will continue rising until it reaches the third crystal, which will light up and release the powers through the top of your head.

Enjoy all your senses tingling and the pleasure of being revived again

Protection Jar for the Home

Protection Jar for the Home
 (author unknown)

Tools Needed:

  • Assortment of different colored threads
  • Scissors
  • Small Jar With A Screw On Lid

Instructions:

Cut the threads into 1-to-2 inch lengths and drop them one by one into the jar, say this as you drop each one:

“Bits of thread,
Protection shed”

When the jar is full, screw the lid on, lick your index finger and use it to draw a pentagram on the jar lid.

Charge the jars protective powers with the following incantation:

“Oh, Hestia of the hearth and home-
Guard my family with your might.
Protect them from all ills that roam,
With this little jar, sealed tight.
Protect this home, oh Hestia too,
Confine all evil to this jar.
Bring good vibrations-old and new-
And grant good will from near and far”

Place the jar in as central location as possible in your home

New Beginnings

New Beginnings
 Author: Unknown

Tools:

A White Candle
Scissors
2-4 Inch String
6 Inch Square of Green Fabric
A Key
Iris or Orris Root
Dried Chamomile Or Daisy
A White Ribbon

Instructions:

Write your name on the candle while saying:

“Fresh and clean, with flame so pure,
My old life is now obscure”

Visualise in vivid detail what you expect from your new life and see new opportunities unfolding.

Cut the string in half, letting the pieces fall to the ground. Place them on the cloth while saying:

“Remove your boundaries, Terminus.
Liberate me, Libertus”

Place the key on the cloth while saying:

“Carna, come unlock your doors,
A new beginning, I implore”

Place the Iris or Orris in the cloth and say:

“Iris (or Orris), help me cross the bridge.
Janus, give me what I wish”

Place the daisy or chamomile in the cloth and say:

“Freya, make all fresh and new.
Do now what I ask of you”

Gather the edges of the cloth together and tie them with the ribbon to form a pouch.

As you knot the ribbon say:

“A brand new life, I start today.
I seal my old life out – away.
I now embrace what come to me.
In growth and opportunity”

Let the candle burn down, then carry the pouch on your person or in your purse of pocket for as long as you feel you need it.

Release Bad Habits Spell

Release Bad Habits Spell
 Author: Kristin Madden

Springtime is the perfect time to release yourself from unwanted habits and negative energy. To release bad habits, cook with an onion. Before beginning breathe the energy of the earth into the knife. As you cut the onion, say to yourself:

“Here I see into my core and accept myself for all that I am, and I release that which no longer serves me.”

If there are specific habits you want to eliminate, visualize them as you cut the onion. Energize the pan as you did the knife. As you cook the onion say:

“Heat of fire, heat of life; Transform these habits before my sight.”

Visualize your bad habits transforming and see the patterns you prefer filling the onion and the other food. Give Thanks for the blessing of change and release as you eat.

Peace and Love Stone Spell

Peace and Love Stone Spell

Love and peace are powers greater than we can know, but we can tap into the energies that surround these concepts and bring them into the new day by annointing a rose quartz with gardenia today. As you anoint the stone, whisper “peace” and “love” to yourself, magnifying the energy in the stone. Carry the stone with you today and any day you desire peace and love. A few times each day, take a moment to slow and deepen your breathing. Holding the stone in your hand, inhale and say the work “peace” to yourself. Feel a peaceful sensation fill your body. As you exhale, think of the word “love” and see a loving pink light flow through you into the world. Repeat two or three more times and any time you need to feel the spell.

Celtic Tree of Rowan Protection Charm

Celtic Tree of Rowan Protection Charm
 Author: Karri Aldrich

Also known as the Mountain Ash, the Rowan tree has long enjoyed magical eminence for it’s protective properties. WIth the festival of Imbolc just around the corner, it is a perfect time to clear your space of negative energy by making a protection charm for the remaining winter days ahead:

Burn a sprig of rosemary to cleanse your home, sweeping the rooms widdershins (counterclockwise) to banish stagnant energy. If possible, find a branch or twig from a Rowan/Mountain Ash tree. If Rowan is not available, use a sturdy branch of Rosemary. Wind a red ribbon around the branch and with each wind say:

“The power of Rowan
protects me and thee”

Hang the branch above your door.
You’re done!

Holiday Relaxation Spell

Holiday Relaxation Spell

Take some time today to de-stress:
Fill a bowl with water and a floating candle. Light the candle and gaze into the flame. Gaze for awhile into the candle flame and let your mind go blank. Feel your stress pouring into the water and feel your body relax as the stress leaves it. Imagine the bowl is a deep well and is drinking in whatever it is in your life that is causing unease, discomfort or stress. Breathe deeply. Sprinkle dried basil over the water, and then chant softly before the candle flame:

I am calm.
I am at peace with my surroundings.
I am whole and well.
By the powers of earth, air, fire, and water, I am free.

Sit before the bowl for several more moments. Let the candle burn till it burns out. Pour the water onto the ground and feel your stress and anxiety going with it. Tell yourself that the earth has taken your stress away. Give thanks.

Solitary Samhain Ritual

Solitary Samhain Ritual
 Author: Erica Frank

Tools needed:
A knife (must be sharp)
Apples or Grapes (pref. room temperature or warm)
Pomegranate (pref. chilled)
God and Goddess Candles on the altar
Small serving dishes

Call elements
Cast your circle

Invoke deities by saying:
“Gaia, who nurtures all life, send your son Pan, Lord of the fields and flocks. May he join me in celebration and revelry.”

Light the God Candle and say:
“Pan, master of beasts and rough, primal forces–enter this circle; share your wild abandon! Bring to us joys and lusts; bring the last kiss of summer before the cold of winter. Join me, Pan! IO EVOE!

Face Altar Saying:
“Ouranous, who rules the heavens, send your daughter Hekate, She who guards against the terrors of the night. May she join me in celebration and reflection.”

Light Goddess candle and say:
“Hekate, queen of night and the restless spirits–enter this circle, share your peace and wisdom. Bring calm and endurance; bring guidance through the winter until the days grow warm. Join me, Hekate! IO EVOE!”

Cycling of the year:

Take the blade, and grapes [or apple]. Cut into fruit (apples or grapes); place on a plate, and offer it upwards & then hold it in front of you.
“I eat this last fruit of summer. May I be filled with the warmth that has ripened this fruit on the vine [or tree]. May I taste the sweetness of life in the sun.”

Eat, and pause to think about the end of summer.

Place knife on altar. Say: “Summer ends. Winter begins. The fields lie fallow, and the beast sleep in their homes. The Lord passes the mantle of guidance to the Lady as the nights grow cold and long.”

Take blade & pomegranate. Cut into it, place on plate; offer it upwards, then hold it in front of you. “I eat this first fruit of winter. May I feel the chill that ripened this fruit in the rind. May I taste the richness of life hidden away.”

Eat, and pause to think of what winter will bring.


Worship & prayers:

Say: “Hekate Apotropaios, averter of evil–control the wrath of the dead, whose spirits cry out for vengeance, and who may lash out at anyone they can reach. Protect the living from their rage. Hekate Chthonia, lady of the underworld–you have dominion over the hostile spirits who wander; guide them to their resting places, and seal the gates between the worlds. Hekate Phosphoros, light-bringer–bring us light and guidance as we stand in this doorway, this transition between peace and war. Let your torches show us the truths hidden in the shadows; lead us out of this darkness.”

Remembrance & contemplation:

“I now remember and honor those who have died this past year.”

Face altar, and mention someone who has passed in the last year that you will miss. This does not need to be someone you know personally. If you have incense, light a stick and wave it in a circle, or put another pinch on the charcoal for each person you mention. (Or light a candle.) If you have a token of the person (an item of theirs, or a photo), place it on the altar.

Continue until you’ve had the chance to remember as many people as you care to. Pause.

Simple Feast–cakes & wine, or whatever you want

Thank and release the Gods and Goddesses

“Pan, lord of the fields in summer, thank you for your presence, for sharing your joy in life. Before you depart to your winter realms, I drink deep in your honor” [raise cup, drink, spill some in libation bowl, set it down & raise hands over head]… “Hail Pan! Hail & farewell!”

“Hekate, lady of night & magic, thank you for your presence, for extending your protection. Before you depart to take up your winter duties, I drink deep in your honor” [raise cup, drink, spill some in libation bowl, set it down & raise hands over head] “Hail Hekate! Hail & farewell!”

Open the circle
Dismiss the elements

God/Goddess Incarnate Spell (2)

God/Goddess Incarnate Spell
 Author: Abby Willowroot

At this time of the year, the balance between dark and light it’s great to try and find your own balance using an Autumnal Blessing. It can easily be adapted for a group or solitary:

Use a White and Black candle, placed side by side, for this ritual. Breathe in the glow that comes from the equal balance of day and night. Decorate your sacred space with fruits and grain and harvest leaves as you slowly speak this verse:

“Protection covers me and mine,
Abundant gifts grow from Nature Divine.

Mabone comes with balance dear,
The second such time of the year.

Second Harvest abudance flows,
Through our labor the storehouse grows.

We fill our stores though Harvest Moon,
For winter’s cold is coming soon.

Harvest brings both hope and fear,
Harder times are drawing near.

Bless this house with abundance clear,
And bless all who are dwelling here.

Strength of the cycles for all to see,
Bringing color to land and tree.

Red, Yellow, Brown and Amber,
Dress the forests, preparing for slumber.

My spirit embrace the dwindling light,
I am ready now for the longer night.

Protection and safety there will be,
As the wheel of the years turns, blessed be.

The balance now is perfect and right.
Preparations made for Demeter’s night.

Searching she goes and searching she will be,
Till Kore’s return to you and me.

Mabon’s magic dances in me,
Autumn blessings to all,
So Mote It Be!”

God/Goddess Incarnate Spell (1)

God/Goddess Incarnate Spell
Author: Kristin Madden

Tools Needed:
2 pink candles
Rosemary herb
Jasmine or Gardenia Oil
A mirror
A pink cloth large enough to cover the mirror

The divine is all around us. To tap into the spirit of the divine in your daily life, gather together two pink candles, some jasmine or gardenia oil, some rosemary herb, a mirror and a pink cloth large enough to cover the mirror. Sit before the mirror, eyes closed, and breathe in the energy of the earth and sky. Fill yourself with light. Open your eyes and see yourself filled with light. Anoint the outline of your face with the oil and speak the following verse three times:

“I am the Goddess (or God) Incarnate.
I am filled with light
And connected to all things.

I am beautiful. I am loved.”

Cover the mirror with the pink cloth. Repeat the verse any time you are feeling lonely, down on yourself or unloved.

Ring of Fire Spell

Ring of Fire Spell

This spell is based on a little-known solar ritual from the Aegean islands. Long ago on the night before the Summer Solstice, hoops were set ablaze, and the villagers woudl guide the Sun’s return by jumping though rings of fire. You can create your own ring of fire with this spell. At dusk, outdoors if possible, light four candles of appropriate color, one for each season, in a circle. In the center place a gold or yellow candle for the Sun. Light the seasonal candles and say:

“Seasons must turn,
Let the Sun return.”

Light the Sun candle and say:

“Shining One,
Charge me with passion,
Turn my words into action.
It must be!”

Jump over your lit candles if you dare. Meditate on each Season and Thank the Sun for it’s return as you put out the candles.

Relationship Charm Spell

Relationship Charm Spell

On the night of a waxing Moon gather a pink candle, two rose petals, lavender oil and a small china plate. Cast a circle and light the candle. Contemplate the flame as a symbol of love’s light. Place the rose petals on the plate and add three drops of oil while saying:

“Love’s truth burns bright,
I welcome my soul mate on this night.”

Tip the candle to drip wax onto the petals, enough to form a coin sized token. Mold the wax and the petals together. Keep this token safe for six Moons then bury it beneath a rose bush.

Bury Your Old Self Spell

Bury Your Old Self Spell
by Robert Place

If you are bothered by an aspect of your personality that you would like to let go of, then take a new potato and a knife (or your athame) and carve the potato into an image that represents the aspect to you. At midnight, take the carved potato our into a field (or wherever you can find relatively undisturbed dirt) and bury it in the ground. As you do, repeat these words:

“With this image, I
consign this aspect of
myself to my mother the Earth.
As this image returns to the Earth,
this aspect of my personality
dissolves into my psyche
and is transformed into
new capabilities”

You’re done. As the image under the earth dissolves, so will the quality you want to be rid of!

Mental & Physical Health Spell

Mental & Physical Health Spell
 by James Kambos

Tools Needed:
Your altar or any sacred space of your choice
White Candle
Yellow Candle
Orange Candle

Ritual:
Place the white candle in the center of your altar. Light it and say:
“I light this candle to renew my spirit”

To the left, light the yellow candle and say:
“This flame fires my imagination”

To the right, light the orange candle and say:
“My body is healthy and strong”

Thank the candles and extinguish them. Now you’re ready for the season of light to return!

Winter Ritual Bath

Winter Ritual Bath

During the Winter Solstice/Christmas Season we often place too much emphasis on celebrating and sharing this joyous holiday. It is often helpful amongst all the stress to atune to a quiet, internal spirituality. To begin to do so, prepare a ritual bath with oils of rosemary, pine and orange. Add a touch of patchouli for grounding. Light gold and green candles and immerse yourself in the watery solitude to refresh your weary holiday spirit. Meditate on the Winter Goddess and her lesson of stillness. Find the cool and clean space she offers, free of clutter and activity. It is the season for centering and grounding and for defining who we really are. After the bath, take your journal and write down your goals by candlelight. Contemplate the coming re-birth and identify which direction you wish to channel your energies and focus your intentions.

-This bath was adapted by one written by Karri Allrich

Releasing Intense Emotions Spell

Releasing Intense Emotions Spell

Perform this easy spell to calm yourself when dealing with intense emotional family or other issues. By ridding yourself of this excess emotional energy, you will allow your mind and body to stay healthy during this stressful season.

Ingredients:
a piece of unlined paper
a pen
a black candle
a bowl of purified water
sea sale

Spell:
Light the candle. On the paper write down any fears, frustrations, or concerns you may be feeling. Let the words come flowing from inside you, do not hold back. If you feel like saying the words aloud as you write them do so. Once you are finished fold the paper up and burn it in the candle flame. After you burn the paper, dip your fingers in the water and sprinkle yourself with it while saying:

“I release these words, I release this tension, I release this negativity from my life”

You’re done!

Health and Vitality Spell

Health and Vitality Spell

Cut a circle from a white or yellow piece of paper. Write on the paper the words Health and Vitality. Add any specific health issues you wish to deal with, and in the center of the paper place a bay leaf, a small amount of cinnamon, and three grains of rice. Fold the paper into a packet to hold the ingredients. Take the packet in hand for a moment and concentrate on your healing intentions, sending that energy into the package. Place the paper in a fireproof container and light it on fire. As it burns, say;
“Sacred fire,
I pray to thee,
Release all bonds
And set this free-
That health and vitality
might come to me.”

Purification Ritual for New Magical Tools

Purification Ritual for New Magical Tools
 by Jame Kambos

Whenever you buy a new tool for magical workings it is important that the tool is purified. This is a simple purification ritual that I use to cleanse my new magical tools:

Ingredients:
caldron or any heat-proof dish
dandelion leaf
wormwood
sage

Ignite the herbs and let them smolder awhile. As the smoke curls about you pass your tool through the smoke and say:

“Smoke rise,
Let me be wise.
This (name of tool) is cleansed.
I will use it only for good.”

The item is now ready to use!