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worked, some haven't. What a witch must keep in mind is that what
works for me, may not work for another witch. Magick is within
everything. How it is perceived is different from witch to witch. Some
think patchouli oil is the best oil for a prosperity spell. I prefer clove oil
and have had success in using it. One of the wonders of magick is that
there is normally a wide variety of correspondences to choose from for
any one desired result. There must be about a hundred different herbs
listed for love and at least thirty for wealth and money (a few of which I
have listed). I prefer to perform candle magick. Candle spells are
simple, they are not time consuming (very important to a witch with
little time) and they work. When I do a candle spell, I carefully choose
an appropriate color for the candle, a stone, an oil, and three herbs, one
for the physical realm, one for the mental realm and one for the
spiritual realm, plus one more as a type of catalyst (normally these
catalysts are either Dragon's blood, Mandrake or Mistletoe). How do I
pick my correspondences? First, I must know what I'm doing the spell
for. Is it a prosperity spell, a healing spell, a spell to find a new job or
maybe to improve communication with a loved one? Once I determine
what I'm trying to accomplish, I hit the books. Within my library, I
have several books that index what various colors, herbs, oils and stones
correspond with various desired results. I try to be as specific as I can
and try to blend my choice of correspondences to better "describe" my
desired result. If I'm going to perform a prosperity spell, what
attributes are going to be needed to reach the final goal? Creativity,
physical strength, courage? I try to chose some herb or the oil to
correspond with those added aspects and keep in mind that most herbs
and oils have several attributes. Its is very possible to have an herb with
the attributes of both wealth and, say, strength. With one herb you can
accomplish two ends. I leave the color of the candle to the core of the
spell. For a prosperity spell, green, a banishing spell, black. The same
applies to the stone I use. I leave it to the core of the spell. Having said
all that, now I must also add, use what you have! One of the first spells I
did I literally raided my spice cabinet for the herbs I needed. Okay, so
maybe fennel would not have been my first choice, but it worked! I am
fortunate to have an orange tree in my back yard. Yes, I use the leaves,
blossoms, fruit, and bark in place of other possibly more popular herbs.
Use what you have! Once I've gathered my correspondences, I then
charge them with the purpose of the spell. How is this done? There are a
few techniques that must be utilized for this part of spellworking.
Ability to Meditate This is the art of clearing the mind of all mundane
thoughts and feelings. It is a state of relaxation and peace, the goal to
reach a state of non-thought. This is not easy and I still haven't
mastered the technique yet, but do the best you can. There are several
very good books on the subject and even in many of the books on Wicca
and witchcraft there are simple techniques to help in mastering
meditation. This is essential to spellwork. Your mind must be at peace
so that you can focus on what you're trying to accomplish. Ability to
Visualize This is the ability to see with your mind, not with your senses.
Although it is called visualization, remember, use all your senses! Close
your eyes. Within your mind's eye, see a tree, whatever kind of tree you
want or are familiar with. Let your mind see its limbs, its leaves or
needles (depending on the type of tree), the trunk, etc. Let your mind
feel the bark. Is it smooth, rough, spongy? Does the tree have a
fragrance? Let your mind smell that fragrance. Let your mind hear the
wind as it rustles the leaves. Visualization is not easy for some, but with
practice you can visualize anything. (Taste also falls into this category,
but for our little discussion, tasting a tree may not be prudent.) During
spellwork you will visualize your goal (and be specific and detailed!)
before directing it into the item you're charging. Ability to Direct
Energy This is the ability to take the energies of the correspondences
and your own energy and directing it towards your goal. When you
charge an object, that energy is initially coming from you. From within
yourself imagine (visualize) a bright light, maybe white or the color that
corresponds with your goal, forming within yourself centered between
your chest and stomach. Let that light grow and expand. Then direct
that light up through your body, down your projective arm, out your
fingertips (or through your athame or wand) and into whatever your
trying to charge. While you direct that light, that energy, you will be
visualizing your intent with as many specifics as you can. It is important
to realize that magick is energy flow. It is not power. All spells create a
tangible connection between the objects used and yourself. When you
work magick, be specific, but be careful! If you do a spell for a new job,
remember to be specific in that your new job doesn't come at the
expense of another! "An Ye Harm None" Remember these words when
you work magick. As you finish your spell, (for me after I light the
candle), I add something to the affect of "May the energy of this magick
harm none and take a path that is for the good of all involved." For
candle spells remember that the flame must be allowed to continue to
burn until it goes out on its own. I use three and seven day candles that
are in glass jars. You can sprinkle your herbs on the top of them and
they are safer. Remember not to leave a burning candle near drapes or
where something flammable may fall into the flame. Keep in mind that
the glass jars get hot, so handle with care and as the candle reaches the
bottom of the jar, make sure the candle is not sitting on something that
might burn from the heat. I suggest getting a ceramic dish and put some
sand in the bottom to act as insulation. When I leave my home, I place
the candle in my bath tub, just in case. If for some reason it gets
knocked over, there is nothing in my tub that could catch on fire. For
positive spells, once the candle is out, use the stone as a talisman. Carry
it with you or put it someplace where its presence will have an affect.
For banishing spells, very carefully remove all remnants, of the candle,
especially the stone, without touching it. Wrap the remnants in white
paper and bury it outside, preferably some distance away. Remember
to write down your spells! You can either keep these spells in your Book
of Shadows or elsewhere. My Book of Shadows is riddled with pieces of
paper, napkins, whatever I happen to jot notes and spells down on.
Some choose to use their computers as their BoS. Regardless, with the
spells written down, can keep track of what works and what doesn't and
you can also keep track of what you are doing while you're doing it. A
few words about magick and ethics. Most magick, at least initially, is
done for yourself. There will be times when spellwork will be used to
benefit other people. Any ethical witch WILL NOT do a spell that will
affect someone else specifically without that person's permission. A
witch must respect another person's soul path. What if you can't ask
them (i.e. you can't reach them, the person is unable to communicate,
etc)? Then you must honestly consider if that person would object. If
your favorite aunt were deathly ill and could not communicate, and you
wanted to do a healing spell for her, you would need to consider if she
would agree to the spell if she could. If she were a devout
Fundamentalist Christian, chances are pretty good she'd say no. You
must respect her choices and her soul path. No witch in their right
mind will perform magick that is intended to manipulate, control or
harm another. Remember, what you send out will come back to you
threefold. A witch should never sell a spell. If someone asks you to do a
spell for them, it is not unreasonable to ask them to cover the expenses
of the materials used, but other then that, no money should be received
for the magick you do. That is counter productive and can cloud the
intent of the magick. When someone asks you to do a spell for them, if
possible, instead of you doing the spell, teach them how to do it. The
spell will have a better chance at success and they will have a better
understanding of how the magick works.
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HERBS
Elemental Ruler
Element Herb
EarthAlfalfa, Barley, Buckwheat, Corn, Cotton, Cyrpess, Fern, Honeysuckly,
Magnolia, Mugwort, Oats, Patchouly, Pea, Potato, Rye, Sage, Tulip, Vervain, Wheat
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MarsAllspice, Basil, Briony, Broom, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Dragon's Blood, Ginger,
Holly, Hops, Onion, Pennyroyal, Pine, Reed, Thistle, Woodruff
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Magickal Intention
IntentionHerb
BeautyAvocado, Catnip, Ginsing, Maidenhair
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Elemental Rulers
ElementStone/Crystal
Earth Peace, Grounding, Centering, Fertility, Money, Business Success,
Stability, GardeningGreen Agate, Green Calcite, Cat's-eye, Chrysoprase,
Coal, Emerald, Brown and Green Jasper, Jet, Malachite, Olivine,
Peridot, Salt, Black and Green Tourmaline, Turquoise
Planetary Rulers
Planetary RulerStone/Crystal
Sun Legal Matters, Healing, Protection, Success, Illumination, Magickal and
Physical EnergyAmber Orange Calcite, Carnelian, Quartz Crystal,
Diamond, Sunstone, Tiger's-eye, Topaz, Zircon
DietingMoonstone, Topaz
GoddessMoonstone, Chrysocolla
PurificationAquamarine, Salt
Bide the Wiccan Law ye must, In perfect love and perfect trust. Eight words the
Wiccan Rede fulfill: An' ye harm none, do what ye will. What ye send forth comes
back to thee So ever mind the law of three. Follow this with mind and heart, Merry
ye meet, and merry ye part. Blessed Be.
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Astrological
Correspondances
These are just a small sampling of various
correspondances as related to Astrological (Sun) signs.
This is by no means a total listing.
Astrological Sign & DatesAngel PlanetElementStoneFlower/HerbColorDay o.t.
Week
ARIES March 21 - April 19SamaelMarsFireRuby, Garnet, Bloodstone, DiamondThistle,
Wild Rose, GroseRed, bright colorsTuesday
TAURUS April 20 - May 21AnaelVenusEarthSapphire, Emerald, Jade, OpalViolet, Wild
& Red Roses, ColtsfootBlues, GreensFriday
GEMINI May 22 - June 20RaphaelMercuryAirDiamond, Jade, Topaz,
AquamarineParsley, Dill, Snapdragons, IrisWhite, Spr. Green, Silver,YellowWednesday
CANCER June 21 - July 22GabrielMoonWaterEmerald, Cat's Eye, Pearl,
MoonstonePoppy, Water Lily, White Rose, MoonwortPale Blue, Silver, Pearl,
WhiteMonday
LEO July 23 - August 22MichaelSunFireAmber, Topaz, Ruby, DiamondMarigold,
Sunflower, Hops, CowslipGold, Red, Yellow, OrangeSunday
VIRGO August 23 - Sept 22RaphaelMercuryEarthDiamond, Jade, Jasper,
AquamarineRosemary, Cornflower, ValerianPastel Blue, Gold, PeachWednesday
LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22AnaelVenusAirOpal, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, JadeViolet, White
Rose, Love-in-the-MistCerulean Blue, Royal Blue, AmethystFriday
SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21Samael, AzraelMars, PlutoWaterRuby, Garnet, Bloodstone,
TopazBasil, Heather, ChrysanthemumDark Red, Brown, Black, GrayTuesday
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21SachielJupiterFireSapphire, Amethyst,
DiamondCarnation, Wallflower, Clovepink, SageLilac, Mauve, Purple,
AmethystThursday
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19CassielSaturnEarthOnyx, Obsidian, Jet,
GarnetNightshade, Snowdrop, RueBlack, Grey, Violet, Dk BrownSaturday
AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18Uriel, CassielSaturn, UranusAirZircon, Amber Amethyst,
GarnetSnowdrop, Foxglove, Gr. ValerianAll ColorsSaturday
PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20Sachiel, AsarielJupiter, NeptuneWaterSapphire, Amethyst,
CoralHeliotrope, Carnation, Opium PoppyPurple, Violet, Sea GreenThursday
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The following book is not for the faint of heart, but I feel it is none the
less an important part of a witch's education.The Malleus Maleficarum
(The Witch Hammer) by Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger was
originally printed in or about 1486. It was by this horrid book that
witch hunters took their cues and massacred hundreds of thousands of
"witches" in the name of Christianity. It is now known that of those
thousands (some say millions) a very small percentage were what we
today would consider witches. Most were women, most were innocent of
the crimes for which they died. It has been reprinted several times over
the centuries. This book is not for everyone, but it is an important
source of information about what we have overcome.