The art of the enchanted powder reaches its finest point with banishing spells. Various banishing powders exist of varying intensity. Some are created from common kitchen ingredients, while others are mixed from more exotic components. Experiment and see which formula works most powerfully for you.
Remember that powders are intended as a subtle form of magick. There’s no need to leave a large suspicious pile; a discreet sprinkling is typically sufficient.
Any of the following Banishing Powders may be used to create a Banishing Oil.
Start by mixing water and salt in a bowl. Add garlic salt and powdered rosemary if you need to clear out ghosts or spirits. Consecrate the mixture.
Begin at the main entrance of the house or apartment. Sprinkle some of the consecrated water by dipping your fingers in it and making the sign of the pentagram. In a firm and commanding voice with all of your power behind it, say:
Evil shall leave but not enter.
Proceed counterclockwise through the house, repeating the procedure in every corner of each room, at all the windows, doors and mirrors. Don’t forget telephones, fax machines, televisions, modems, radios, computers that are connected to the Internet — any outside connection to your house. (It doesn’t hurt to do the mailbox after you finish with everything inside the house.)
Repeat the spell annually, or whenever you feel in need of it.
Before dawn, take a branch from any tree. Thank the tree for its gift and leave a coin or semi-precious stone at its base in payment. Next, obtain several brightly colored flowers on long stalks. Tie these flowers to the branch to fashion a sort of broom, then sweep the floor in every room of the house, visualizing the flowers of the broom absorbing negativity and “evil” as you work. Then, still before sunrise, leave the broom at the crossroads. Traditionally this ritual is repeated at the first of each month.
This method derives from traditions of Chinese magic. Activate and animate the image of a spirit by pricking your smallest finger with a needle or rose thorn. Rub the resulting drop of blood over the image’s eyes.
Some fast before spell-casting : others recommend eating for extra strength and power. Among the foods believed to enhance chances of spell-casting success are ginger (both fresh and candied) and rosemary.
Lavender is one of those interesting substances that may serve as an aphrodisiac–or create the opposite effect. The only way to find out how someone will react is to server it.
Add fresh lavender to a bottle of white wine. Allow it to steep several hours or overnight, then strain and serve.
Lady’s tresses are orchids of the Spiranthes family. Approximately 300 types exist worldwide, many extremely endangered. They have traditionally been used as aphrodisiacs and as love potions.
Alchemilla vulgaris, the latin designation for Lady’s mantle, underscores that plant’s deep connection to alchemy and magick. Collect morning dew from the leaves and pollen from the flower and add to any other love potion for extra enhancement. Lady’s mantle dew and/or pollen will also transform any food or beverages into a love potion. (Avoid during pregnancy.)
Job’s tears are tear-shaped pearly seeds of an Asian grass. Powder some of these seeds and slip them into your lover’s drink to retain their affections.
Of course, simmering the formula over the stove implies that you wish to cast a love spell at home. Perhaps you were planning a picnic or a road trip. This version of creams of Delight offers possibilities of mobility and spontaneity.
Bruise the herbs in a mortar and pestle. (Don’t grind them finely as this causes difficulty in straining the mixture.)
Add these herbs to a bottle of wine.
Let it steep for several hours or over night them when you’re ready strain and share.
The aroma of simmering Dreams of Delight may be so inviting that drinking may not be necessary. Merely inhaling the fragrance with its subliminal message of love and seduction may be sufficient for the purpose
Fill a pot with wine.
Add the dried botanicals and warm to a simmer.
Strain the solids out and serve the warm potion to the one you love.
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