Category: Book of Spells
St. Brigid, Hearth Keeper Prayer
The Witches Magick for Friday, January 18th (perfect for the Full Moon) – 13 Moons Blessing Chain
13 Moons Blessing Chain
Approximate Hands-on Time: 45 minutes
Humans are funny. We tend to over complicate things, making a simple situation a harrowing ordeal. Paganism is not removed from this phenomenon.
Having spent over a decade in Phoenix, Arizona, I sought Sedona—the iconic Red Rocks— as a refuge from the city life. Sedona is a self-proclaimed spiritual mecca, and if you’ve ever visited it’s easy to see why. The landscape is breathtaking, the surrounding mountains carved from rich crimson rock. But it’s not all nature and tree-hugging. There is a plethora of metaphysical stores, some more kitschy than others. Visiting several times a year, I became a fan of one in particular, tucked away at the end of the main drag, somewhat removed from the bustle of tourists. The funny thing was, I mostly patronized them for incense.
As a witch, I definitely went to Sedona for supplies, but I wasn’t all that interested in the crystals and knick-knacks that the countless New Age stores provided. I went to Sedona because the nature was beautiful. It was the natural enchantment I was seeking. So I did what any natural witch would do— I collected loose Red Rock pebbles (where permitted), fallen evergreen boughs, and woody-scented pine cones.
Don’t get me wrong, gemstones and other metaphysical store treasures have their purpose, and I do use such products on occasion. But Penniless Pagan’s purpose is to show you how to worship nature without spending a dime! Therefore, the spell below is completed with supplies provided by nature. If you’re a glitter witch and enjoy the sparkly side of Paganism, simply use crystals instead of rocks and beads instead of twigs. Magick is personal. It’s all about what resonates with YOU.
Below is my simple but effective spell for a 13 Moons Blessing Chain. It’s a perfect spell that harnesses the power of the full moon while lending beauty (and a little magick) to your home!
What You’ll Need:
-String or ribbon (about 2-3 feet depending on desired length)
-13 twigs (cut to any desired size)
-An attractive stone
How to Conjure:
★You’ll want to take a few moments to decide which blessings you want to include in your Blessing Chain. You can write them on your twigs with a marker if desired, or keep a list handy for your assembly and visualizations. If you’re not sure what blessings you desire, here are thirteen suggestions:
Health
Abundance
Protection
Success
Happiness
Peace
Love
Friendship
Spiritual Enrichment
Courage
Inspiration
Creativity Intuition Note: If you have need for one blessing over another, say you’re in a financial struggle and desire abundance, assign that blessing to a larger twig. Otherwise, randomly draw the twigs from a pile and let your Blessing Chain find its own balance.
★Once you have your thirteen blessings chosen, draw a twig from your pile and take a moment to visualize the first blessing manifesting in your life. For example, if you’ve chosen creativity as a blessing, imagine yourself painting, sewing, or crafting with renewed zeal. Picture the creative inspiration physically flowing into your mind from the earth around you as you channel that idea into your chosen artistic outlet. Once you have visualized the blessing manifesting, tie the twig into your chain with a simple knot or adhere with a dot of hot glue. Continue this until all thirteen blessings are knotted into the chain, allowing a bit of space between each twig.
★Once all thirteen twigs are knotted into the chain, you’re ready to attach your stone. Make sure to choose a rock that speaks to you. If you happen to have a witches’ rock (a stone with naturally-occurring holes) a Blessing Chain is a good spell in which to use it! To attach the rock, you’ll need to tie the string or ribbon around the stone in a criss-cross pattern, much in the way you wrap a package.
★After attaching your stone, hold your chain before you and simply say:
So Mote It Be!
★Hang the chain in a moonlit window and know the moon’s energy is blessing your home with your thirteen chosen blessings! This spell is meant to be hung indefinitely, collecting more moon energy with every full moon!
–By the Light of the Moon: 13 Simple & Affordable Pagan Spells & Rituals for a Year of Full Moon Celebrations
Penniless Pagan
The Witches Magick for Wednesday, January 9 – To Break a Hex
The Witches Magick for Wednesday, January 9 – To Break a Hex
Protection spells are mainly used for getting rid of evil and unwanted presences and psychic attacks. Protection spells can also be used for removing or cleansing any existing hexes, house blessings, protecting your loved ones, ridding yourself of nightmares and so on. Protection spells can empower you by helping you build a field of energy that will keep destructive forces clear of you and/or your property and possessions.
To Break a Hex
Items that you will need in order to perform this spell:
A sprig of rosemary
A piece of yellow paper
A red pen
Scissors
A red clothe
Paprika or red pepper
A piece of red cotton string
Time: Midnight on a Saturday night
Ritual: While you are performing this spell -carry a piece of rosemary with you at all times. Write the name of the person that is sending you the negativity on the piece of yellow paper. If you are not sure of the person’s name that is sending this negativity to you, simply write, “Enemy Mine”. Using the red pen, draw a figure of a doll shape around the name and then cut out the shape with your scissors.
Lay the paper doll face down on the red cloth and sprinkle the paper doll with the paprika or red pepper. Tie a string around the middle of your doll, then wrap up the doll tightly with the red clothe and hold in your hands and repeat these words:
“Enemy Mine your power is gone.
The hex is broken the spell undone.
The eye has been turned away.
Enemy mine you’ve gone away.
so shall it be
from this day this spell is cast
-the spell will last until your apology sets
you free by me.
This is my will so mote it be!”
Perform this spell for 7 consecutive nights, beginning on a Saturday at midnight, on the next Sunday night, unwrap the paper doll and tear it into nine pieces then burn the pieces. Scatter the ashes FAR away from your home and throw the red cloth into the garbage. You will see an improvement in your mental awareness and no more feelings of negativity within a week.
The Modern Day Spellbook: A Collection of Spells for the Modern Day Witch
R. Marten
Let’s Talk Witch – SРЕLLЅ FRОM THЕ RЕАL BООK ОF SHАDОWЅ – DO THЕУ EXIЅT?
SРЕLLЅ FRОM THЕ RЕАL BООK ОF SHАDОWЅ – DO THЕУ EXIЅT?
Sреllѕ from the rеаl Book of Shаdоwѕ – dо thеу rеаllу exist? Seeing аѕ the rеаl Bооk оf Shadows inspires such fеrvеnt discussion, thе аnѕwеr should bе ѕtrаight-fоrwаrd. Unfоrtunаtеlу it’ѕ not and it iѕ a ѕubjесt that iѕ аѕ соmрlеx аѕ it iѕ mysterious.
Some ѕау it dоеѕ еxiѕt and tаlk оf аnсiеnt ѕсriрtѕ аnd rituals that оriginаtе from it – the muсh coveted ѕреllѕ frоm thе rеаl bооk of ѕhаdоwѕ. Sоmе сlаim it iѕ a mоrе modern concept belonging tо Gardnerian Wicca. Let’s lооk аt thе truth аnd the mуthѕ behind this аrсаnе article аnd еxаminе sources for ѕреllѕ thаt соuld bе just whаt уоu’rе lооking fоr.
Firѕt, a briеf overview оf whаt a Bооk оf Shаdоwѕ is. It is actually a term fоr thе journal used bу witсhеѕ and Wiccans fоr recording their реrѕоnаl ѕреllѕ. It саn аlѕо bе саllеd a Grimоirе. Mаking nоtеѕ оf аnу progress thеу mаkе, сhаngеѕ tо spells оr rituаlѕ, оr еvеn рѕусhiс еxреriеnсеѕ iѕ аn еѕѕеntiаl раrt оf lifе fоr аnу ѕреll-саѕtеr.
It is a vеrу реrѕоnаl соllесtiоn аnd for thе mоѕt раrt, fоr thеir eyes оnlу. Thе еxсерtiоn to thiѕ would bе if there is a fаmilу trаditiоn of witсhсrаft or thе witсh iѕ part of a Wiссаn coven. Thеn thе Bооk оf Shаdоwѕ саn bе раѕѕеd dоwn to thе nеxt gеnеrаtiоn tо uѕе and learn frоm.
The tradition оf kеерing a jоurnаl iѕ said go back tо mеdiеvаl timеѕ whеn witсhеѕ were реrѕесutеd fоr their сrаft. Because thеу didn’t wаnt to be discovered, thеу wrоtе thеir nоtеѕ аnd spells in code. However, thiѕ only led tо furthеr tоrturе as thе wоrdѕ bесаmе even mоrе mуѕtеriоuѕ and thеrеfоrе ѕuѕрiсiоuѕ to thеir discoverers.
But what of the tеrm Bооk оf Shadows? Here thеrе seems tо bе ѕоmе соntrоvеrѕу. Thе сrеаtоr оf thе mоdеrn day form of witchcraft, Wiсса, wаѕ lаrgеlу dеvеlореd bу Gеrаld Gardner. In fасt уоu will ѕее him referred tо аѕ the ‘father оf Wiсса’ just about anywhere уоu read аbоut him! But before he mеntiоnеd thе term in his works оf the 1950ѕ, some сlаim thаt thе tеrm wаѕ nоt rесоrdеd аѕ being in use. Witсhеѕ had uѕеd journals but nоt nесеѕѕаrilу саlling them a book оf ѕhаdоwѕ.
Gаrdnеr did ѕреаk оf аnсiеnt ѕсriрtѕ however, so соuld thеѕе bе thе elusive spells from thе rеаl bооk of shadows? Unfоrtunаtеlу, thе jurу iѕ оut on whether thеѕе аrе аuthеntiс tоо. Sо ѕаdlу, it ѕееmѕ that thеrе iѕ nо proof that аn оriginаl рiесе оf wоrk еxiѕtѕ, or еvеr did exist, that соuld bе dеfinitivеlу саllеd thе rеаl bооk of ѕhаdоwѕ. But if уоu аrе looking fоr ѕоmеthing with thе ancient wiѕdоm thаt ѕреllѕ from thе real bооk оf ѕhаdоwѕ would bring уоu, where dо you gо next?
Depending on whеthеr уоu are lооking fоr a раrtiсulаr ѕреll fоr a specific rеаѕоn оr wаnt to add to your оwn bооk оf shadows, there аrе some alternative ѕоurсеѕ thаt you might wiѕh tо try.
Firѕtlу, you саn ѕimрlу search for аnсiеnt ѕреllѕ. However, bе рrераrеd to find рlеntу оf inсаntаtiоnѕ аnd rituаlѕ trаnѕlаtеd fоr thе modern wоrld, аlbеit for good rеаѕоn. Some оf thе really оld ѕреllѕ саn bе nigh оn impossible tо understand! And fоr thiѕ rеаѕоn, they аrе unlikely tо bе еffесtivе if уоu аrе unable tо fully comprehend thе mеаning.
You can аlѕо try tо perform ѕоmе аuthеntiс Wiccan ѕреllѕ. Thеѕе hаvе the аdvаntаgе оf hаving bееn рrасtiсеd bу mаnу оthеrѕ. Thiѕ is not be rесоmmеndеd for thе uninitiаtеd as it tаkеѕ practice аnd dеdiсаtiоn but уоu may wiѕh to try studying thе wауѕ оf Wiсса аnd build your ѕреll wоrk as you рrоgrеѕѕ.
Lаѕt but nоt lеаѕt, уоu саn try turning tо ѕоmе еxреriеnсеd witсhеѕ! She may dividе орiniоnѕ but bеginnеrѕ can lооk аt thе work of Silver Ravenwolf for inѕрirаtiоn аѕ ѕhе iѕ renowned in hеr fiеld. Shе рrоvidеѕ infоrmаtiоn оn a witch’s lifеѕtуlе right thrоugh tо ѕреllѕ fоr уоur оwn personal bооk of shadows so will almost сеrtаinlу get уоu ѕtаrtеd оn thе right trасkѕ.
Although ѕреllѕ frоm thе rеаl bооk оf shadows may bе еluѕivе, уоu саn ѕtill find рlеntу tо enjoy in thе mоdеrn dау world оf Magic, ѕоrсеrу аnd bewitchment.
Book of Shadows: Step-by-Step Guide to Book of Shadows (Wicca, Witchcraft)
Lisa Buckland
Prayer to Thor
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
Pagan Prayer
The Witches Spell for November 19th: The Bottle Spell
The Witches Spell for November 19th: The Bottle Spell
(Variation of the Traditional Witch’s Bottle)
This spell can be used to neutralize the power of those who intend to hurt your reputation, in any way pose a threat to your security, or who want to do you physical harm.
Items You Will Need:
–black thread black ink or black ballpoint pin parchment paper
–1 bottle with a cork or mortar and pestle 1 white candle
–4 tablespoons orris-root (or oak moss) 4 tablespoons sea salt
–4 tablespoons black powdered iron (available at pottery shops where ironstone is made)
–4 tablespoons frankincense or myrrh
Mix the sea salt, orris-root powder, and iron in a bowl. Then cut a piece of parchment to fit inside your bottle and write on it in black ink:
“I neutralize the power of [name of your adversary] to do me any harm.
I ask that this be correct and for the good of all. So mote it be.”
Roll up the parchment, tie it with black thread to bind it, and place it in the bottle. Fill the bottle with the dry ingredients. Then take the white candle and, while turning the bottle counter clockwise, drip wax over the cork to seal it.
Last, secretly bury the bottle in a place where it will not be disturbed and no animal or person will dig it up. It should never be opened or the power of the spell is lost.
8 Habits of a White Witch
Lady of the Abyss is has a way to teach us new things from the Spirit Plane by me reposting a post of hers done on November 17, 2018.
8 Habits of a White Witch
Following our guide to white magic, we’ve written another outlining the habits which every white witch should cultivate. ‘White witchcraft’ is a term traditionally used to describe magic which is performed for good and unselfish purposes – people of any colour can be white witches, and even though we use the term “she” in this article, men can be white witches too!
1 – A White Witch Respects Nature Nature is an important source of inspiration and wisdom for witches, and most Wiccans recognise that the Divine is present all around them in nature. This is why everything that exists in nature – from plants to animals, to rocks and elements – is regarded as sacred and treated with respect.
But what does this mean for a modern White Witch who’s trying to find her way through the jungle of big city life? It means developing habits that protect the environment, such as recycling, buying fairtrade and eco-friendly produce, choosing to eat organic food that’s free from pesticides, and other activities that help to renew and restore nature.
2 – A White Witch Casts White Magic Spells The Wiccan Rede states “An it harm none, do what ye will.” The White Witch is aware of this when preparing her potions or casting magick spells. She makes it her best practice to observe this law. She sees her magic as a way to serve good and selfless purposes. For this, she knows that she needs to do some inner searching to find out what her true motivations are, so she can ensure that her magic truly is designed for selfless purposes.
She recognises that Black Magic aims to take energy away, that it’s designed to manipulate and hurt others. So before casting love spells, money spells or healing spells, she takes the time to ensure that no one will be manipulated or cheated by her spells.
Even if someone has wronged her, she tries to forgive them, seeing the act as a limitation of that individual’s perspective or an unresolved and deeply seated hurt that they are not aware of. She does not engage in revenge spells because she knows that all people are born of the Divine and therefore all are One. She knows that by hurting someone else, she’s actually hurting herself. Before casting a White Magic Spell, she asks the spell to serve the highest good for everyone involved.
3 – A White Witch Knows the Value of Silence We live in a culture that prides extraverted attributes – people who can perform public speaking, loudly state their ideas during work meetings and entertain others with casual chit-chat are regarded as successful. But silence has its own merit, and a White Witch knows the value of silence.
She does not feel guilty for giving up on social activities whenever she feels the need to retreat into the silence of her own room to meditate and do some inner searching. A White Witch might have a daily meditation practice (10 minutes will do) that allows her to tap into her inner wisdom and intuition, and use it for guidance in her daily life.
4 – A White Witch Clears Her Energy A White Witch knows that energies accumulate. Everything around her vibrates with a certain emotional or energetic signature and she picks up on these vibes like a radar, especially if she’s a particularly empathetic or sensitive individual.
In order to clear herself of the residue of everyday life, she uses white sage, daily rituals or meditation to cleanse herself of the imprints that have been left on her energy field. She knows that having boundaries is healthy (unless they start to feel isolating) and she’s careful not to sacrifice the ‘me-time’ for anyone else, a time that she needs for herself.
5 – A White Witch Recognises the Divine All Around Her Just as nature is to be honoured and respected, so is everything else. The Divine is present all around us, and it’s both male and female. Therefore the goddess is just as important in Wicca as the god is. A White Witch recognises that the Divine is present in all of us, too. And so, any spiritual practice dedicated to a god or goddess is not complete, unless it is extended to the daily dealings with the people around us.
What’s more, a White Witch knows that the magical powers that she develops are not unique to her – everyone is entitled to them, just as she is. Everyone can tap into magick and their inner wisdom, if they make an active choice to do so.
6 – A White Witch Acknowledges Personal Responsibility “Ever mind the rule of three: What ye send out comes back to thee.” That’s how the Rule of Three or The Law of Threefold Return goes. There are many interpretations of this law. Some believe that it is similar to karmic laws – if you do harm unto others, if you send negativity out into the Universe, then negativity will come back to haunt you threefold. And the same goes for good things – if you do good deeds, then good deeds will come back to you threefold.
Of course, in life it does not always feel like that, so it’s very important to recognise not only your actions, but also your intentions behind your actions, and things start to make more sense. For example, helping someone is generally a good thing, but if you help someone without them asking for your help first, the energy that you send out into the Universe is not helpful – it’s actually binding and controlling, and that’s the energy that you’ll receive back.
Although the Law of Threefold Return is interpreted in many ways, what’s important for a White Witch is to recognise that her actions will have repercussions, and they are likely to be physical, emotional and spiritual. So before you engage in an important action, examine your intentions first, and be aware of the potential consequences that your actions may have. When you do, be ready to own up to those consequences.
7 – A White Witch Respects the Beliefs of Others Although a White Witch has found her own Path, she is fully aware that this Path is unique to her alone. Therefore, she does not object when others share their personal spiritual beliefs. She doesn’t mind that other people may not share her beliefs – she knows that they come from different backgrounds, family settings, even cultures. She is simply grateful to have found her Path and shares her insights with those who ask her about them. She does not preach or try to convert anyone to her version of the truth – rather, she delights in learning about the different perspectives that others around her hold.
8 – A White Witch Knows That She’s Just Human While a White Witch is aware of the Threefold Law and that Divinity exists all around her, she knows that she is merely human. Humans are flawed by nature (if you believe that perfection even exists) and so she knows that she can’t possibly predict all of the consequences of her actions, that she has all kinds of feelings (sometimes negative) and that sometimes she needs to vent these to someone, or ask for help. She sees no shame in this because a White Witch does not strive to be perfect – she tries to be kind to herself and not to judge herself too harshly for her mistakes. When she practices self-love, she feels that she becomes kinder and more forgiving to those around her as well.
About the Author
Ieva Remmerte enjoys writing about philosophy, spirituality, ancient practices and general fiction, and holds holds an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa University. You can find her on her website: wholistically.me.
Published on Wiccan Spells
The Witches Mini Spell Journal for November 17th
The Witches Mini Spell Journal for November 17th
Since Winter is here (not officially) and we are spending more time in our homes. Today, we place an emphasis on Home Spells. Blessing, cleansing, nonoring the household spirits and many more. Enjoy!
SPELL FOR A PEACEFUL HOME
Gather freshly cut parsley and place it in a pan of water. Let it soak for nine minutes, and then sprinkle the water throughout the house while visualizing a calm environment.
Peace will be restored.
SPELL TO RID ONESELF OF A BOTHERSOME SPIRIT
Start out by saying
“What is dark be filled with light, remove this spirit from my sight.”
Place your hand before you, and start the flow of power out of your hand and then say the words, letting the envisioned blue-white light from your power hand fill the room or house or any other place that you might be.
SPELL TO PROTECT YOUR HOUSE
You need:
A whole head of Garlic
3 large ‘iron’ nails
9 pieces of White Thread (7 inches long each)
6 pieces each of Black Thread and Red Thread (7 inches long each)
Wax
One White Egg
Water
Wine
Twist or braid 3 white, 2 red and 2 black threads together,melt a little wax and dip the threads so that it forms a stiff twine/wick like feel. Do this two more times so you have 3 waxed braids.
Place the nails in a fire until they are red hot, while still hot (you can let them cool a little bit) wrap each nail with a garlic leaf. Then wind one of the waxed threads around each leave covered nail. In a dish or bowl make a triangle with the nails and place it in a safe place (or your altar).
Place the egg in the triangle so it stands up, sprinkle with wine and water everyday.
SPELL TO HONOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD SPIRITS
When presenting your house spirits with offerings of incense, candles or what not you can say this little chant:
“Wraith of the house, Take heart and live,
To every chamber This light I give,
To every corner This breath I send
Approve and favor my willing hand.”
HOME PURIFICATION SPELL
You will need:
Incense: 1 tablespoon pine needles 1 tablespoon juniper 1 tablespoon cedar
Make sure all ingredients are completely dry. Grind ingredients together and burn on charcoal. Then chant:
Spirits of the corners,
Winds of the quarters,
You who stand watching,
And you who hear my voice,
Guard well my home tonight
THE BROOM PURIFICATION SPELL
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.
SPELL TO BAR NEGATIVE ENTRY
You will need:
1 oz. (25 grams) Ground Cumin
1 lb. (500 grams) Sea Salt
Mix well. Start at the end of the driveway, beginning to the East, and go completely around the property, strewing along the edges of the property.
Be sure you complete the circle and rejoin where you started.
May This Day Be Blessed
Your Banishing Flame (Samhain)
Your Banishing Flame
As we say goodbye to the Celtic year, this is a good time to release things that have been holding you back. This is a fire festival and the strength and renewal ability of fire can be used to release the old habits and move forward into the new. Take time beforehand to consider what is holding you back and needs to be changed. Take a square piece of paper, and in black ink, write down exactly what needs to be changed/let go of i.e. I need to stop smoking. Turn over the paper and on the other side in green pen, the changes you need to grow, as if they have already happened i.e. my debts have been reduced/ paid due to stopping smoking etc. When your list of changes is done, place a bay leaf (kitchen) or a fallen oak leaf in the centre of the paper, then make 2 equal folds enclosing the black writing and leaf inside, then fold again twice more the other way to result in a small package. Place in a blank envelope and seal. Whether using a bonfire, the shop fire or the flame of your Samhain candle, you must burn this letter safely to seal the deal on the night of Samhain. As the paper begins to burn, watch it and say…
Negative patterns be gone I say, and now you burn, let them stay away
Open the door to changes great, transform my life as is my fate,
Expand my horizons, my life, my soul, as positive changes are now my goal.
Repeat till it burns out completely and finish with “So mote it be”
Now you can go into the Celtic new year knowing changes are on the way. It is done
Source
Spell for Samhain to Ward of Bad Luck
Spell for Samhain to Ward of Bad Luck
There are a lot of people out there who believe they are having “a run of bad luck” and they say things run in 3’s. So here is what we are going to do. Because this is the start of the next wheel, forwarned is forarmed.
Take 3 shiny pennies, 3 pieces of cloth in a favourite colour and 3 bits of string/ribbon. Sit in front of your Samhain fire with protection incense burning and wrap each penny in a piece of cloth and tie with string saying:
“In luck I trust, in luck I believe, with this cloth, good luck I weave”.
Hold each pouch in the incense smoke and then place 2 safely on your altar/sacred space/magick box and hang the other over your front door.
Any time you feel there is a run of “bad luck”, you take this pouch out into a field/countryside/beach and bury it, saying
“Bad luck has come but not to stay, I bury it now to turn it away”.
Return home and hang a new one in its place. It is turned and we are done.
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Remembering Those Who Have Gone (Samhain)
Remembering Those Who Have Gone
Items needed:
1 natural candle and 1 blue candle
1 stone/pebble amethyst or quartz for every person you would like to remember on this night
1 goblet red wine (or more if you have a lot of people to remember!!)
Cast your circle or sacred space, ensuring you have a comfortable area to sit within your circle as you could be there some time. Light the two candles in the west of your circle forming a doorway by which spirit can enter should they choose to do so. Now, take one crystal in your hand, close your eyes and remember the good things about that person – those things that made you smile, laugh or cry. Then, when you have remembered the things you wanted to, simply state something like “If you are able, please come and sit with me…name….” then lay down the stone with the candles. Lift your glass and toast them and take a drink. Continue until all the people you wanted to think about had been remembered.
You may get the feeling that one is present, a few or all if you are lucky, in which case it will be a crowded circle. However, it is lovely to sit and remember and let them come should they want to. This is what Samhain is for and why the children dress as ghosts and ghouls. When you have sat for enough time and all is done (you can also do your divination within the circle as it would definitely be a powerful reading), then simply pick up each crystal individually, stating something like “…name…, thank you for your time, and I bid you hale and farewell.” and when all have been thanked, then close down your circle and keep those special crystals on your altar.
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Samhain Ritual: 31 October
Samhain Ritual: 31 October
Materials: one cauldron, filled with water
CRONE This should be an older female.
OLD KING This should be a person chosen by lottery, or by whoever is acting as Crone. It can be enacted by the HP if needed.
BARD/GREEN MAN If the coven has no Bard available, then a Green Man should be chosen by lottery, or by whoever is acting as Maiden. It can be enacted by the HP, if needed.
The place of ritual should be set up, away from the gathered participants. This is not something that people should miss, so make sure that potty break is taken care of before the circle is cast.
HPS
Go we now to the sacred place
And stand within the sacred space
Turn your minds to sacred things
And dance with me unto the ring!
HP and HPS lead the coven to the place of ritual by a spiral dance, ending in a circle around the altar. The cauldron should be at the south. The Old King dances at the end of the line.
HPS
Come we forth, with the Spiral Dance
Within the Lady’s radiance
To mark the turning of the year
The door to Winter now is here.
Earth and Water, Fire and Air
I invoke the Goddess there!
This night we are Between the Worlds
To celebrate the year unfurled!
HP
Earth and Water, Fire and Sky
I invoke the God on high
This night we are Between the Worlds
To celebrate the year unfurled!
The corners shall be called thusly, that all may hear, but shall not be called until the HPS reaches that corner on her circumnabulation.
EAST
O Guardians of the Eastern Tower,
Airy ones of healing power
I do summon, stir and call you
See these rites and guard this circle!
Come to us and heed our call!
By the Power that made us all;
By the Power that blesses Thee
Come to us; and Blessed Be!
SOUTH
Oh fiery ones of Southern Power
Thus I invite you to this tower
I do summon, stir and call you
See these rites and guard this circle!
Come to us and heed our call!
By the Power that made us all;
By the Power that blesses Thee:
Come to us; and Blessed Be!
WEST
Western ones of water’s flow
Help to guard us here below
I do summon, stir and call you
See these rites and guard this circle!
Come to us and heed our call!
By the Power that made us all;
By the Power that blesses Thee:
Come to us; and Blessed Be!
NORTH
Earthen ones of Northern fame
Bless and guard our Power’s fane
I do summon, stir and call you
See these rites and guard this circle!
Come to us and heed our call!
By the Power that made us all;
By the Power that blesses Thee:
Come to us; and Blessed Be!
The HPS shall move to each corner, and say, following each corner’s crying as she moves to the next:
HPS
So I cast and consecrate
This Circle of the small and great:
By Fin and Feather, Leaf and Tree,
By Rock and Earth, by Land and Sea,
By Fire and Water, Earth and Air,
By the Lord, and Lady Fair!
By Love and Joy and Work and Play,
All things harmful cast away!
By lightning’s flash, and rain’s soft fall,
By the Power that made us all;
By the Power that blesses Thee:
(Cast the Circle: Blessed be!)
On her return to the first corner she shall change the last line above, and say:
The Circle’s cast; and Blessed Be!
The callers of the corners shall return their tools to the altar, and then shall join the circle at their corners.
Here begins the Samhain Mystery:
OLD KING
Thus I invoke the Lady White
To come to us this sacred night.
By Fin and Feather, Leaf and Tree,
I shall show you a Mystery!
Bard/Green Man and Maiden join hands, facing each other. The Maiden speaks to the Bard/Green Man:
MAIDEN
Lord of Life, hail Land-Master!
God of grain that grows and dies
Rising reborn, full of richness;
Fallow fields shall yet be fertile –
Spring sap runs as stirs your manhood
Bless barren earth, bear fruit again!
The Bard/Green Man speaks to Maiden:
BARD/GREEN MAN
Snow-shoes striding, hail swift Huntress!
Wild one, free and willful Goddess
Bow and blade you bear beside you,
Finding food to fend off hunger –
Winter will not leave us wanting;
Give good hunting, grant us skill.
The Old King moves to the West. The Crone moves to the North.
HP
Cunning and art he did not lack
But aye her whistle would fetch him back!
OLD KING
Yet I shall go into a trout.
With sorrow and sighing and mickle doubt
And show thee many a merry game
Ere that I be fetch-ed hame!
CRONE
Trout, take heed of an otter lank
Will harry thee close from bank to bank
For here come I in the Lady’s Name
All but for to fetch thee hame!
The Old King moves to the South. The Crone moves to the West.
HP
Cunning and art he did not lack
But aye her whistle would fetch him back!
OLD KING
Yet I shall go into a bee
With mickle fear and dread of thee
And flit to hive in the Lady’s Name
Ere that I be fetch-ed hame!
CRONE
Bee, take heed of a red, red cock
Will harry thee close through door and lock
For here come I in the Lady’s Name
All but for to fetch thee hame!
The Old King moves to the East. The Crone moves to the South.
HP
Cunning and art he did not lack
But aye her whistle would fetch him back!
OLD KING
Oh, I shall go into a hare
with sorrow, sighing and mickle care
And I shall go in the Lady’s Name
Aye, until I be fetch-ed hame!
CRONE
Hare, take heed of a swift greyhound
Will harry thee all these fields around
For here come I in the Lady’s Name
All but for to fetch thee hame!
The Old King moves to the North. The Crone moves to the East.
HP
Cunning and art he did not lack
But aye her whistle would fetch him back!
OLD KING
Yet I shall go into a mouse
And haste me unto the Miller’s House
There in his corn to have good game
Ere that I be fetch-ed hame!
CRONE
Mouse, take heed of a white she-cat
That never was balked of mouse nor rat
For here come I in the Lady’s Name
And -thus- it is I fetch thee hame!
Crone walks to Old King and takes his hand. He falls as if dead.
HPS
Cunning and art he did not lack
But aye Her Song has fetched Him back!
Summer’s gone, the Lady reigns
And Winter has returned again!
Maiden wets her hands with water from the Cauldron, and sprinkles it on the Old King, who comes to life again.
OLD KING
Cunning and art I do not lack
But aye Her Cauldron will bring me back!
The Crone and Old King shall join hands, facing each other, and say:
Note: These Norse style verses were taken from a file I got (I think) from Paul Seymour. Don’t know who author is.
CRONE
One-eye, Wanderer, God of wisdom,
Hunt-lord, hail, who leads the hosting!
Nine nights hanging, knowledge gaining,
Cloaked at crossroads, council hidden.
Now the night, your time, is near us –
Right roads send us on, Rune-winner.
OLD KING
Every age your eyes have witnessed;
Cauldron-Keeper, hail wise Crone!
Rede in riddles is your ration –
Wyrd-weaver at the World-tree’s root.
Eldest ancient, all-knowing one,
Speak unto us, send us vision!
Here the HPS should say:
HPS
We remember our dead; our loved ones gone to the Summerland before us. Give them peace and joy.
ALL
Blessed be!
READER
Never again the Burning Times! Let us remember our dead, good and bad, innocent and guilty:
HPS
Let them have peace.
ALL
Blessed be!
Here ends the Samhain Mystery.
A normal cone-of-power may be raised, for growth and healing:
HPS
In a ring we all shall stand
Pass the Power, hand to hand.
HP
As the season turns again
Power flows from friend to friend
HPS
Pass the Power, hand to hand
Bless the Lady, bless the Land
HP
Bless the Lord, and bless the Skies
Bless the Power that never dies!
The above four verses should be repeated three times, or as many times as needed, and the HPS shall then say:
HPS
By Fin and Feather, Leaf and Tree:
Let the Power flow out and free!
All should release, at this point.
Any needed coven business may be transacted here.
The Circle is opened:
HPS
Thus I release the East and West
Thanks to them from Host to Guest
Thus I release the South and North
With “Blessed Be’ I send them forth!
The Circle’s open, dance we so
Out and homeward we shall go.
Earth and Water, Air and Fire
Celebrated our desire.
We think of those in Summerland
Who dance together, hand in hand.
By Fin and Feather, Leaf and Tree,
Our circle’s done; and Blessed Be!
COVEN
Blessed Be!
All spiral dance out from the Circle, led by HP and HPS.
The White Bard, Author
Published on Pagan Library
Samhain Ritual
Samhain Ritual
This ritual was written at a time when I did not have a qualified Priest in my group. However, it may easily be adapted for those groups in which the Priestess and Priest work together. It may be just as easily adapted to solitary work.
Place an apple and pomegranate upon the altar. There should also be a “planted” pot of earth for each participant – these may be arranged on the altar as well, if there is ample space. Instruments of divination may be placed within the Circle perimeter for use during the ritual if you wish. Arrange the altar as usual and decorate with Autumn leaves, pumpkins, etc.
The Circle is cast and purified the Circle in the usual manner. Dancing around the Circle in a shuffle step (deosil), all chant three times:
The Moon is bright, the Crone is old
The body lifeless – the bones so cold
We all live and pay our dues
To die in ones and threes and twos.
Death, dance and play the harp
Piercing silence in the dark
The Woman’s old with withered limbs
Death beckons Her to dance with Him
As She accepts the Dance of Death
The Earth is cooled by ghostly breath
To lie in dormancy once more
To have Her strength and life restored
Go to the Western Quarter and draw an invoking pentagram with the athame to open the gate. Then evoke the dead by saying:
All ye spirits who walk this night –
Hearken! Hearken to my call!
I bid you in our Circle join!
Enter! Enter – one and all!
Come ye, spirits of the dead:
Be ye spirit of plant or pet
Or human being who still roams!
Into this Circle you are let!
Speak to us of things unknown!
Lend your energies to this rite!
To speed your journey, we have joined
On this sacred Samhain night!
All ye spirits who walk this night –
Hearken! Hearken to my call!
I bid you in our Circle join!
Enter! Enter – one and all!
Bestow blessings upon the dead, saying:
Oh Mighty Pan of the Summerlands:
Guardian of the beloved dead
We pour forth love on those you keep
Safely, in your peaceful stead
We bless those who have walked the path
That someday, we as well, shall rove
We offer peace unto their souls
While resting in your arms, below
Now is the time for divination (Ouija Board, pendulum, cards, etc.) and communication with those who have gone on before us. Allow plenty of time for this. [Note: I have found that it is helpful to have a tape recorder handy within the Circle for recording any communications that may be “channeled” during this time. Some people disagree with this suggestion, saying that the metal of this electronic device causes scattered energies in the Circle; however, if the recorder has been cleansed and purified as the rest of the ritual tools, the problem seems to be resolved.]
When the divinatory processes are completed, the Priestess goes to the Western Quarter and draw the banishing pentagram, saying:
Blessings be upon thee, oh wondrous Spirits of the
Summerlands. We humbly thank thee for your presence in our
Circle and honor you in celebration this sacred night. We
beseech thee, oh Pan, keeper of the sacred dead, embrace
once again those souls within your keep and hold tightly
to your breast those which have been lost and wandering.
Grant them safe passage to the Summerland, where they may
rest peacefully in your strength until they are refreshed
and reborn again in perfect love. We bid thee all a fond
farewell. So mote it be!
The gate is now closed.
The Priestess goes to the altar and hold up the pomegranate, saying:
Behold the pomegranate, fruit of Life…
The athame is plunged into the pomegranate, splitting it open to display the seeds. She says:
Whose seeds lie in the dormancy of Death!
The Priestess eats one of the seeds, saying:
I Taste the seeds of Death.
The pomegranate is then passed hand to hand through the participants of the ritual, each eating a seed and saying to the next person:
“Taste the seeds of Death.”
The Priestess then holds up the apple, saying:
Behold the apple: fruit of wisdom, fruit of Death…
She then cuts the apple crosswise, saying:
Whose symbolism rewards us with life eternal!
She holds up the apple, displaying the inner pentagram, and says:
Behold the five-fold star – the promise of rebirth!
Consecrate the fruit and wine. Each person then tastes of the apple and sips the wine, saying to the next person:
Taste the fruit of rebirth and sip from the cup of wine of Life.
After libation, the Priestess presents each member of the group with a small pot of earth, planted with three seeds [preferably rue or lavender]. She briefly explains to the group that this is the season of the seed – it is a time of dormancy, but also a time of re-generation for growth. Further, as the seed rests in the earth, they should also take time to rest and re-evaluate their lives, metaphorically planting only those values which will enrich and enhance the growth within the Divine Self. She then instructs them to name the seeds within their pots with three values they wish to incorporate into their lives, knowing that as the seeds sprout with new life, their lives will be new, as well.
After the presentation, all join hands and hold them skyward.
PRIESTESS:
Thus is the Circle of Rebirth.
All pass from this life through the great god, Pan
But through My love you are all reborn
In the cycles of nature – through the Cosmic Plan.
In living we die – in dying we live
The fruit is first seed, yet seed comes from the fruit
In the mystery of life and death and rebirth
The Circle turns ever, and I am its root.
ALL RESPOND:
The Sun conceived in Darkness, cold
In the Shadow of Death, a Life unfolds
A shred of Light begins to burn
From Death comes Life – the Circle turns.
Dismiss Quarters and Dissolve Circle.
PRIESTESS:
The rite is ended.
ALL:
Merry meet and merry part and merry meet again!
Outdoor libation to the Lord and Lady, and the spirits of the dead.
Dorothy Morrison, Author
Published on Pagan Library
Jack-O-Lantern Warding Spell (Samhain)
Jack-O-Lantern Warding Spell
If you feel you are being plagued by some malevolent spirit or energy, try this during the Samhain season to protect your home and send it away.
You Will Need:
- Pumpkin
- Pumpkin carving tools
- Black votive candles
- Clove oil
- Black pepper
- Garlic cloves
- Hollow and carve your pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern the normal way. This is no time for cutesy pictures or artsy expressions. Just carve your basic scary face into it.
- In meditation, talk to your jack-o-lantern. Give him a name. Tell him his purpose—to ward off evil, fend off baneful magic, or banish unwanted spirits.
- Anoint your votive candle with clove oil, building energy as you rub it in. Empower it with your desire by simply visualizing your desire going down your arms, through your hands, into the candle. You might chant as you do this. This is the energy-raising part of the spell, so really focus on your goal and let it build.
- Place the candle inside your jack-o-lantern. Drop some garlic cloves and a few pinches of black pepper around it for good measure.
- Put your jack-o-lantern outside your door. Light the candle to release the energy. Let it burn out.
- For maximum effect, do this three nights in a row (putting in a newly anointed candle each night).
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