We all wish for lives filled with contentment, health, happiness, and prosperity. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best for ourselves and those we love. The idea behind pocket magic is to create the vibration of success and then take that energy with you everywhere you go. This fetish, therefore, is designed to be a general all-purpose power center that you can energize and draw from as needed.
THE WISHING WELL
Take any large bowl. Drip a few drops of different-colored candle wax in the bottom of the bowl, then adhere a white candle to that spot. The different colors represent diverse needs and goals, while the white binds this variety together in harmony. Each morning, light the candle when you get up and put a coin in the bowl. Make your wish for the day. Blow out the candle before you leave the house.
Whenever you desperately need to have a wish fulfilled, remove a coin from the bowl and either plant it in rich soil or throw it into moving water so that your message of need will be carried through the earth. When the bowl is filled with coins, use all but a few (these “seeds” always remain in your bowl) for random acts of kindness, like getting treats for the neighborhood kids or helping a homeless person. Your generosity will return to you threefold to keep the magick of benevolence, both mundane and divine, with you always.
Witches Spell-A-Day for Friday, January 6th – To Honor Perchta
Today is the day of Frau Perchta, a Norse Goddess associated with the wilderness, spinning and even the Wild Hunt in some parts of Germany. On this night, folks would leave offerins of food out for her, hoping for her blessings of good luck in the coming year. Why not honor Perchta by leaving some cream and a hearty slice of bread out for her? And ask her for blessings throughout the year by creating some sort of simple weaving project, perhaps for use on your altar. Those simple weaving looms that use loops of fabric are very easy to work with and make great coasters and hot pads. Similar looms can also easily be made using cardboard. Check round the Web.
If you want to carry a spell around with you but don’t want to lug around a charm bag or such, simply tie a knot into a small piece of string when you first cast the spell (this will find the spell into the string), and tuck it into your wallet or purse.
Everyday Witch A to Z: An Amusing, Inspiring & Informative Guide to the Wonderful World of Witchcraft
Deborah Blake
A lot of Witchcraft involves what we call sympathetic magick. No, this doesn’t mean doing magick for people you feel sorry for (although that’s okay, too). Sympathetic magick is when you use one thing (a poppet or doll, for instance) to represent another (the person the spell is going to affect).
Knot magick is one of the oldest and simplest forms of sympathetic magick. Its use dates back to ancient Mesopotamia, and it went on to spread through Greece, Rome, and on into the rest of Europe. Although it originated with male mystics, it eventually came to be thought of as “women’s magick” because working with thread was seen as a woman’s occupation. (As if woman’s magick was somehow less powerful because a woman did it. Silly, I know, but there’s the medieval male mind for you.)
Knot magick is a type of sympathetic magick because the knot represents binding. Essentially, tially, you tie the knots as you cast your spell, and this action binds the power of the spell into the thread or cord you are using, making the spell more powerful and longer lasting.
You can tie just one knot or you can use the more traditional practice of using a long cord and tying nine knots, with the first knot at one end, the second at the other end, the third in the middle, the fourth and fifth halfway between the end and the middle, the sixth and seventh between the fourth and fifth and the end, and the last two between the central knot and the ones closest to it. (If this is too confusing, don’t worry about it: just tie nine knots anywhere.)
Either way, remember to focus on the spell you are doing and what you are trying to achieve.
There are many variations on the words to say while you are tying the knots, and you can always just make up your own.
But here is one example I particularly like:
By the knot of one, the spell’s begun.
By the knot of two, it cometh true.
By the knot of three, so mote it be.
By the knot of four, open the door.
By the knot of five, the spell’s alive.
By the knot of six, the spell is fixed.
By the knot of seven, the stars of heaven.
By the knot of eight, the stroke of fate.
By the knot of nine, the thing is mine!
When you are done with your knot magick, remember to put your thread or cord on your altar or someplace else that is safe–there is a lot of power “tied” up in it now.
Everyday Witch A to Z: An Amusing, Inspiring & Informative Guide to the Wonderful World of Witchcraft
Deborah Blake
Ringing in the Muses Spell – Perfect Spell for the Waxing Moon
Materials
5 small bells
1 yard each yellow, red, blue, green, and purple ribbon
Thread a bell on each length of ribbon, then tie the first four ribbons to tree branches in the order listed above, saying with each:
To ring these bells, all breezes blow
Carry their sounds both high and low
To wake the Muses from Their rest
Heed ye now this firm request
Then tie the purple ribbon to a branch, saying something like:
From East and South and West and North Muses hear me: now come forth From South and West and North and East Inspiration now release From West and North and East and South Creative powers bud and sprout From North and East and South and West Heed my call and this request As these bells ring in the breeze Let ideas flow forth with ease Bring inspiration with the wind— In constant stream without an end— Unleash Your creativity Muses, bring it now to me
Creative blocks will begin to dissipate within twenty-four hours.
Everyday Moon Magic: Spells & Rituals for Abundant Living (Everyday Series)
Dorothy Morrison
Traditionally this was the day ivy was used to divine what kind of health a person would experience during the coming year. Ivy was also used to protect the home from harmful energy during the winter months.
To predict your health for the rest of the year, you’ll need an ivy leaf, a bowl of water, and a clean white cloth. First, place the ivy leaf in the owl of water. Think of any health concerns you may have and cover the bowl with the cloth. Let it sit overnight undisturbed. Check the leave the following morning. If the leaf has remained green and unblemished, you should have a healthy year. If the leaf has begun to darken or is covered with black spots, you should take steps to protect your health—get plenty of rest watch your diet and so on. To protect your home from negativity, keep an ivy plant near a window or door.
Today we celebrate Louis Braille for his genius invention of the Braille system of raised writing. His visionary creation brought reading literature and education to those with vision challenges. Just as it takes only one candle to illuminate the darkness., it took only one man to bring light to the masses.
For this spell, you will need twelve white candles, some Florida water and a carving tool. Cleanse your candles with the Florida water. Carve any symbols or words that are special to you into the candles.
Close your eyes. Imagine what it would be like if you depended on your sensitive touch to read. Touch your candles, the open your eyes. Light one candle and take in its brilliant flame. Using this candle, light all the other candles. When finished, pinch out the candles while saying:
As above, so below. The magick is with me wherever I go.
Use the candles to light other candles throughout the year.
Performing a magickal spell is the practice of manifesting thought, emotion, and desire into form and action by your own will. You need to decide what you want to happen as a result of your spell. You must be clear and concise regarding your desired outcome. There are also many factors to think about when casting a spell or ritual. The lunar phases should also play a major role in determining the time and goal of the spell being performed. Karmic consequences and free will should always be taken into account. You also need to think about what type of magickal tools to use; like candles, crystals, incense, herbs, runes, etc.
The lunar phase is important and helps in determining the best time for magick and spell casting. Remember there are basically two lunar phases:
Waxing moon (ideal time for constructive magick) and Waning moon (ideal time for banishing and destructive magick, study, and meditation).
In between you’ll have the dark moon (the time of greatest power for banishing and negative magick) and the full moon (the time of greatest power for positive magick).
Basically, as the moon grows, so grows the opportunity or desire for which you are working. As the moon gets smaller, so does the habit or thing you are trying to overcome or push away from you. Please note that if timing and need are so important that you just can’t wait, then do the spell when needed.
The most important factor in doing a spell is the emotion and mindset of the person casting it. Raising your magickal energy and having the absolute belief in what you are doing is vital. If you are weak, tired, or have doubt, the chances of your spell working are slim and none! Argue for your limitations and they will surely be yours.
When you do a spell, try to not constantly think about it. It is also best to not talk about it or tell others before the spell runs its course.
Spells are like baking a cake. If you keep opening the oven door to check on it, it takes longer to bake and you could even wreck it. You should also keep it secret and not talk about it. Assuming your spell has been performed correctly, it should begin to work within a few days to a couple of weeks. It is generally advised that if results have not manifested within 4 weeks or one lunar cycle- that you re-work your spell.
Spells may fail if done incorrectly or if performed when you are distracted or you are sick. It is also vitally important to remember that the success of magick and spells depend on the energy and desire put into them. So be sure that you are in good health and have a determined and focused mindset when casting your spell.
Sometimes it is just fate or the will of the universe that keeps a spell from working. There could be karmic lessons that you have yet to learn and overcome standing in the way of the spell being successful. Spell casting involves trial and error as well. Remember it is a skill and the more you practice the better and stronger you should get.
The main tenet of Wicca is the “Wicca Rede.” It states, ” and it harm none, do as ye will”. In other words, as long as you don’t hurt anyone, anything goes. Of course, views of what actually causes harm vary from person to person! Many witches also believe that whatever magick you do will come back to you three-fold, so it pays to be careful. Some, however, believe that it is sometimes acceptable to cause harm as long as you are willing to accept the karmic consequence. As with everything else, you have the free will to decide for yourself.
Blessed Be Introduction to the Craft and Spiritual Magick
Shaman Vitki
On January 3, 1870, construction began on the Brooklyn Bridge. Let’s do a bridge building spell.
Do you have a goal that seems impossible to reach? You Need a bridge! For this spell, you will need some sculpting clay, a dish of water, and some embroidery thread.
Sculpt two islands of appropriate colors representing today and goal. If your goal is wealth, then your goal island should be green. If you want romance, make it pink. Your thread should also be goal colored.
Form a pillar on each island from which a bridge can be built.
Place the water dish between the finished islands. Speak the story of your problem: I am ______and I want ___________, but I don’t see a way to get it. I need a bridge.
String the thread in a loop from the today island to the goal island and tie a know. Say: I am building a bridge. Repeat nine times.
When you’re ready say three times: I have a bridge! I will reach my goal!
—-Deborah Lipp Llewellyn’s 2017 Witches’ Spell-A-Day Almanac
Several times a year, the planet Mercury seems to be moving backward in the sky. This is called Mercury retrograde. While other planets also move retrograde. Mercury seems to be the most troublesome. Things break down. People lose their tempers and make ridiculous mistakes. Murphy’s law — “if anything can go wrong, it will” — take over. When Mercury is retrograde, we are warned not to sign contracts and to think before we speak.
During a Mercury retrograde, speak to the God himself:
Great Mercury, even though you are
walking backward right now, please
remember that we mortals do better
when going forward. Lend me your
winged hat, which I will wear as a
thinking cap that will straighten my
thoughts and ideas and keep me from
doing stupid things. Keep me safe until
you go forward.
Or more directly (so to speak):
Tricky planet, go direct right now!
Pesky Murphy, go away, don’t bow!
In the word Monday, we can see part of the word Moon. In the romance languages such as Italian or Spanish, this day of the week is called Lunes and clearly relates to the word lunar.On Mondays, a variety of magick may be worked. Because Monday centers on the energies of the Moon, things like psychism, dreams, feminine energy, health, success in spiritual pursuits, domestic matters, and things of family origin are especially important this day.
Mondays are best for love magick and anything concerning home or family, thus old saying, Mondays child is fair of face, which seems clearly to relate to the themes of love and health.
Angels of Monday are Gabriel, Arcan, Missabu, and Abuzaha. Arcan is known as the king of the angels of air and the “ruler” of Monday. Abuzaha (Abuzohar) serves Monday, and is very responsive to invocations and ritual magick. Missabu is a ministering angel of Arcan.
Check whether the moon is waning or waxing to determine what your spell will be. During waning moons, do spells to rid yourself of obstacles or for wisdom and protection. During waxing moons do magic for increase of any kind or to draw something into your life.
On Mondays, the best hour to work is moonrise. Get this information from your local newspaper, astrological calendar, or almanac.
On a small leaf make an image of yourself, on another make an image of the type of person you wish to meet. With a green thread sew the two images face to face and know the string tightly. Go to a tree that emits loving vibrations and find a natural hole or crevice in the tree. Do NOT make one! If none is available, perhaps a place where a branch is joined to the trunk can be used, as long as it is secure. Lodge the leaves firmly into the crevice and say as you do:
Tree of earth water air and fire,
grant me the love I desire.
Bury seven pennies at its base and it is done.
The trees with which you cultivate magical relationship are things to be treasured; visit them often, even when you have no magic to perform. When you arrive at the point when you see trees and accept them as friends you have achieved a powerful bond between yourself and the earth, and even beyond.
Source
The Green Mother’s Book of Shadows
Gwenyfur Draigtanllwyth
Items you will need:
Living water
Silver coin
Copper coin
Rosemary
Cinnamon
Fern frond
Maple leaf inscribed with need
Drop ingredients into cauldron reserving maple leave and set to flame; when steam starts rising, drop in the maple leaf. As the leaf softens with the moisture of the cauldron visualize the steam carrying the words of your need to the Goddess and chant:
Cauldron of Bounty,
You know my need,
Bring to me aplenty,
By root and seed.
As always remain by the cauldron as long as you can and visualize that your need has been fulfilled.
Source
The Green Mother’s Book of Shadows
Gwenyfur Draigtanllwyth
Diffuser jewelry is becoming very very popular of late, and why not? Who doesn’t like transporting their favorite essential oils without necessarily having to rub them (some oils are sticky) on skin?
Well, as promised, here is the latest and greatest from Eupterra Foundation’s EF Designs – Flower Goddess Aromatherapy Necklace Diffuser!
In this personally crafted necklace, I strive to portray the Goddess in all her floral beauty. With vibrant 18k gold surrounded by a softer rim of rose-gold all round. Always eco-gift boxed and very durable. Take a look, and tell me what you think!
When it comes to beauty products, essential oils appear to have taken the shelves by storm. From highly acclaimed Aveda products, to Young Living’s combo techniques involving pure essential oils straight up, it is clear essential oils are definitely a big hit in the self-care sphere.
This is not surprising, as essential oils have been used in beauty and hygiene regimes since ancient times. Taking a quick look at old scriptural texts in the Old Testament reveals how hyssop was used to clean one’s body and alabaster bottles crafted simply to contain these precious and hard to produce manually treats. Let’s not forget the three wise men who visited the baby Jesus of Nazareth, born under a star. What did they offer him again – frankincense and myrrh…
Moroccanoil Smoothing Conditioner available online
Moroccanoil Smoothing Conditioner
Product Analysis
Today, we take a look at a well-known product: Moroccanoil brand’s Smoothing Conditioner for hair.
This hair care conditioner claims to condition and detangle while working to smooth and tame unruly and frizzy hair. Moroccanoil® Smoothing Conditioner apparently features the brand’s proprietary AminoRenew™ ingredient, which supposedly restores depleted amino acids to strengthen and align hair’s natural keratin structure. Strands of hair are nourished with antioxidant argan oil and argan butter, leaving it with a healthy-looking, calm, manageable and smooth appearance. When used in combination with Moroccanoil Smoothing Shampoo, results are supposed to last up to 72 hours.
Well, let’s analyze the ingredients of this product and see if their is tuft to their stuff?
Starting with Argan Oil
Native to Morocco, Argan Oil comes from the Argan Tree. This golden-colored oil is extracted from kernels produced by the tree. Coveted for centuries, Argan Oil is highly prized as both a rich gourmet ingredient for betterment of health, as well as an age-old beauty secret. Studies on the ingesting Argan oil reveal the nutty-flavored oil may have heart-health benefits similar to that of olive oil. As a beauty regime, however, Argan Oil has many benefits. It contains very high levels of Vitamin E and fatty acids, ideal for helping to treat many skin ailments and blemishes.
Argan oil has multiple beauty uses. It can be applied to the face, body, hair and cuticles, and is often added to other products. It helps to treat split ends, treat acne, dry and irritated skin, and prevent scarring from unwanted blemishes. Argan Oil is also touted as an effective anti-aging product, helping to minimize fine lines and wrinkles. With so many benefits, it’s no wonder this oil is highly prized and also said to be highly expensive.
Now Moroccan Oil, if you haven’t already guessed, yes, this is Argan Oil too. The difference here is Moroccan Oil often has additional ingredients already added to it. These additives can include silicones most often, Aloe Vera, and various other components. Made with Argan oil, Moroccan oil is a lesser pure form of Argan Oil, so if you’re looking for the liquid gold and nothing else, be sure to read the beauty label ingredients. That being said, however, Moroccan Oil still has many of the same great benefits as Argan Oil. It can help improve the appearance of dry, damaged hair, rough skin, and delivers brilliant shine to any mane. So are there any real downsides to using either?
Due to the limited supply of Argan Oil, the cost for this natural beauty agent is very high, making price a definite factor in many people’s choice to try it. In addition, the fatty acids found in these oils, while beneficial, can also sometimes cause skin breakouts and acne. This is due to the presence of oleic acid, which can clog pores and cause inflammation.
So, although the name might be slightly confusing in this regard, Moroccanoil’s Smoothing Conditioner containing the key essential oil ingredient Argan Oil can most certainly live up to the hype of giving really great looking hair refreshment. I would have to say, this product is a definite “thumbs up” in performance for the price due to the quality of their ingredients.
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I will be taking the day to do a ritual honoring them and to spend time walking down memory lane. My dad crossed one month before my twelfth birthday. My mom crossed not long after my fifty-seventh birthday. I consider every moment I had with them both in good times and bad to now be precious minutes of my life if only I could have seen it this way when they were still in their just past lifetimes I would have spent more time with them.
I hope through different periods of mediation and/or naps to be able to speak with them again and maybe even find myself a sightseer at another family gathering. I did this on my dad’s birthday in a dream.
What I mean by “sightseer” is seeing my family laughing, playing and enjoying…
Items You Will Need:
Black thread or Ribbon
Rock, Cork, or wax doll
Black candle
White candle
During a waning moon pick up the item you selected (Rock, Cork, Doll) and focus on all of the things the person you are binding has said or done, focus on the feelings and resulting turmoil, gather it to you then transfer all of that negativity into the object. When you’re sure you’ve gotten it all in begin winding your thread or ribbon tightly around the object. As you wind chant:
As I wind I forever bind,
No more will I feel nor see,
These things which harmed me.
When the object is completely obscured with the thread or ribbon, and you’ve pushed all of the negativity into the object, then chant:
Never more to feel
Never more to harm
Never more!!!
Then throw this item into a body of moving water, or bury it.
Source
The Green Mother’s Book of Shadows
Gwenyfur Draigtanllwyth
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