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New video out on my channel explaining what Candlekeep is. If you’ve seen the leak for the newest 5e supplement “Candlekeep Mysteries” Then you’ll probably be curious about the library.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpSX6SbV_ds
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Child Protection Spell
This spell is meant to be a charm made by a guardian for a child but you can make it for whoever you want to be protecting
Ingredients:
- Sea salt
- Ground egg shells
- A tooth from the person you are trying to protect (ex. Baby teeth or wisdom teeth)
- Black and white candle wax
- A small bottle (preferably one that can be put on a necklace)
Mix the seasalt and eggshells together and fill the bottle up half way for protection and to ward off evil
Place the tooth on top for protection directed spefically at the owner of the tooth
Fill the rest of the bottle with white wax
Close the bottle and seal it with black wax for protection and to ward off evil
Meditate with the bottle in your hand to any divine you want to call help from or to attract energy if you dont follow a deity
Charge the bottle under a waning gibbous moon, one of the energies of this moon is of nurturing others
Have the target wear the necklace or just place the bottle in their room to bring protection to them
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Everybody has their own way to open and close spells and rituals. When I first started Witchcraft one of the things that used to annoy me was how many variants of everything there were. I was so used to a standard of doing things it never occurred to me that everyone just connects in different ways.
Opening and closing rituals and spells does not have to be a complicated drawn out process. Sometimes if I’m in a hurry (okay most of the time) I will just use some quick visualization and move on. But if I’m really feeling that I need to put the time in I’ll follow these steps. Like always if you don't’ connect with something, change it to work for you.
Opening your spell
Clearing your space
If you are getting ready to perform a ritual one of the first things to do is clear the energy of the space. This is really easy and usually just achieved by lighting incense and cracking the window. (Yes I know energy can move in and out without opening any windows but the smoke needs an escape route.)
If you are unable to light incense or the smoke is really irritating, set out a clear glass bowl of water with salt added to it. Set it out for a few minutes to clear up any energy in the room and then you can just flush it down the toilet.
Meditating
After clearing the space where I will be doing some magic it’s time to clear my head. Usually this just takes a few minutes to meditate on what I call ‘the day away.’ If you’re anything like me (an over-thinker) then you know your mind is full of all the junk that you’ve been thinking about and that’s not good for spell work. You don’t want your own energy messing up your spell, so take the time and clear your mind and process out anything that will interfere with your magic.
Casting your circle of protection
Casting a circle for protection is super important in magic. You don’t want anything coming in and bothering you during your spell casting and you want to be safe when you are opening yourself up.
To cast a circle, I usually just use a quick visualization and imagine a bubble around me made up of bright white light. You can crystalize the circle if you feel like you need some extra protection.
If I’m feeling fancy, I might sit on the floor and create a physical circle with various candles (mostly tea lights). You can also add in incense, crystals or anything else to help you get into the witchy mood.
Closing your spell
Thanking the energy in the room
Closing your spell is much easier and doesn’t really require as many steps. For me, this usually just involves me blowing out any candles or incense I have going and thanking the energy in the room.
Releasing your circle
You will also want to release your circle of protection. If you use the visualization, you will want to visualize it dissolving or if you have candles placed around you in a circle you can start to remove them signifying the ritual is complete and the circle is no longer needed.
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This is a fairly easy spell that can be performed without much prep time or ingredients. (My favorite!) It’s also just super useful to help manifest what you want while visualizing your goals each month.
If you have a side hustle or small business then you know how much effort and energy it is to grow. You’re working all hours of the night, posting on social media, coming up with a strategy and even paying for ads to help bring in new sales. With that being said it’s always a good idea to back up so much mundane work with the energy of a spell for your business.
This is a working spell, meaning it’s never really ‘complete’. You can continue to add components to it and keep the energy active as you grow your business with the spell. It also works really well for online shops and e-commerce businesses as you don’t really need a physical location to perform the spell successfully.
What you need
- A small box (decorated however you want)
- A print out of your products
- Cinnamon oil
- One green candle
- 4 coins
What you’ll do
Print out your products on one piece of paper. You can make them small if you have several products, or just print out your best sellers. Anoint your candle and coins in cinnamon oil. Light the candle and place the coins around the candle. Visualize your business growth with whatever that means to you. Either acquiring more sales, clients, or shop visits. Let the candle burn down all the way. Fold up your piece of paper and place it in the box. Place the coins and any wax remnants on top of the paper, in your box.
Keep your box on display on your altar, or in a prominent place. Add items to it as you see fit, and light a green candle next to it anointed in cinnamon oil to repeat the spell every waxing moon.
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I’ve only ever really had to use this spell once a long time ago. A family member had recently gotten into a bad marriage. It wasn’t physically abusive, but it was mentally and emotionally manipulating. The spouse was pulling apart relationships and isolating in typical narcissistic fashion. He was controlling and all around a really bad guy. I usually like to stay out of other people’s affairs, but in this case they had stopped by and I did not have a positive experience with them. It wasn’t that they did anything horribly wrong, I just didn’t like what they said or their vibe and I felt like they wanted to drag my immediate family into their rabbit hole-hot mess of a situation. So once they were gone I immediately went to work on this super simple but effective spell.
Like I said this is a super simple spell. All you need is a lock of hair from the person you want to stay away (your target) and a broom. A kitchen broom will work fine, it’s just for metaphorical purposes. If you can’t get a lock of hair that’s ok, you can still perform this spell.
Take your broom and start with where the person sat, sweep all around in that area. If you have carpet sweep above the carpet. You’re going for the energy here, not really any actual dirt. Sweep in really vigorous motion getting up all of their nasty energy and move in the direction of your door. Keep sweeping. When you get to your front door, open it. Drop the lock of hair on the floor outside your door and sweep it outside along with all the energy you have gathered. Make sure to say the person’s name and that they are not welcomed back. Slam the door and lock it.
That’s it!
As far as the couple I had originally performed the spell for I never saw the spouse ever again and they never came back.
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WHAT IS YOUR SHADOW SELF AND HOW DO YOU WORK WITH IT
In a nutshell your shadow self is all the parts of your consciousness that you have rejected either because it’s not accepted in society, or because in some way you are embarrassed of that aspect being a part of you. (Think high school but in your brain. You want to fit in, be accepted but even within yourself.) Your shadow self doesn’t necessarily have to be dark and creepy - although it can be. Most of the time it’s just parts of us we didn’t integrate into our personality as a whole, so there’s a piece of us that is rejected or in the ‘shadows’.
When first realizing your shadow self you may experience some weirdness. You may realize you have rejected large parts of yourself in order to ‘stay safe’ or ‘fit in’. OR you might find it to be the opposite and you don’t have a whole lot of shadow self that was rejected and you feel pretty comfortable being who you are. There is no wrong way to have a shadow self; it is just a part of who you are.
Why are some parts of us rejected? Mostly it’s because of society. Humans are social creatures and we want to fit it (albeit in some way) we want to have friends and partners. You or I may have rejected pieces of ourselves because we deemed them shameful and not wanting to admit that we may like certain things to society.
What are some things that would be a part of your shadow self? That is unique to each of us. But some things may include the feeling of anger, hate, or jealousy. But they can also be ‘lighter’ feelings like liking something that is considered embarrassing such as an interest in something not common in ‘regular society.’ And that can mean different things for different groups of people. For instance if someone comes from a very toxic masculine family the thought of them liking cross stitch or knitting might be embarrassing to them, but not really to me or any number of people. But for this individual who feels like they are ‘supposed’ to be a certain way that interest is not an option and becomes shelved so to speak.
How do we work with our shadow selves? Really for me it’s about getting to know yourself. You can sit down with a paper and something to write with and jot down all the ‘negative’ or ‘darker’ qualities you may have. Do you get too angry sometimes? Do you feel rage at your neighbor because they have nicer stuff? What do these emotions mean to you and most importantly how do they complete you?
You can also do a tarot reading and ask questions like….
- What energy surrounds my shadow self?
- What can I learn from my shadow self?
- What is my shadow self trying to tell me?
Write down your interpretations and keep a log of your answers. You can revisit them again and re-pull cards to see where you are at, at a later date. The tarot is probably my favorite tool when working with my shadow self because it’s all about self discovery.
Sometimes the concept of positivity is pushed too far. We like to think we are always happy creatures but when in reality we are full circle creatures that experience a full range of emotions including the light and darker sides. And this is all OK, it’s perfectly natural and apart of who we are.
Working with your shadow self is just about accepting who you are, all parts of you, and realizing that you are the sum of all your parts, not just the ones you or anyone else finds acceptable. And once you open up to your shadow self, you can experience being closer to living your truth.
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does anyone know a spell to bring someone into your life? (story time under cut)
A little Witches’ Spell Book from Running Press, 3 ¼ inches tall, published in 2013. It has a lovely velvety cover. Most of the spells, alas, seem dubious at best, but it’s probably better not to argue with witches this time of year.
Spider Web Spells
To Catch Someone’s Eye:
- Red or Pink Candle
- Spider Web
- Sugar or Honey
Carve the name of the person into the candle. Roll the candle in the web. Nestle the candle in sugar or honey and light it while thinking about them and the good things you see in them.
(Note: this is NOT a love spell. This will only open their eyes to you. It won’t make them fall in love with you. It will not take away their choice or free will. Think of it like someone offering you a dessert that you didn’t know was available. The dessert was there all along and if you want it you can accept it. If you don’t want it, you’re still able to decline it, the choice is yours. I do not support love spells that take away a person’s own choices or thoughts.)
To Attract Luck or Fortune:
- Cinnamon (ground or stick)
- Nutmeg
- Pine Needle (or three drops of pine oil)
- A Bay Leaf
- A penny
- Spider Web
- Green Candle
- Jar or Satchel
- Old Purse or Wallet
Gather cinnamon (ground or stick), nutmeg, pine needle (pine oil works too) , a bay leaf and a penny. Wrap all of these in spider web. It doesn’t have to completely cover it. If you’re using a jar, put everything in the jar, close the lid and melt the candle wax over top. If you’re using a satchel, melt some of the wax over your bundle before placing it in the satchel. Place the jar or satchel in an old purse or wallet for monetary fortune. Carry the jar or satchel with you for an extra boost of good luck.
To Keep Someone Away From You:
- Pen
- Paper (small scrap)
- Spider Web
Write the person’s name on the paper and roll it in the web. Cut the bundle in half and burn each half separately.
(Note: This spell is meant to help bind the energy between you and the person and sever ties. Be completely sure you want to cut this person from your life before you do this spell.)
Spider web is also a great addition to a number of different spells to bind energy/intent or to even help target the focus of your spell.
Please use caution when adding spider web to hexes and curses. Not only will it bind and focus, but it will also magnify it and make it harder to get rid of, because webs are sticky and hard to get out of.
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Daily Spell: May 10th
Wooden Spoon Kitchen Blessing Spell
You’ll need:
- Green ribbon
- Fresh basil
- A wooden spoon
The kitchen is the center of the home for many of us, and it’s a place where we can make all kinds of magic. From family dinner recipes to spellwork, your kitchen often becomes the spot where people come for comfort, warmth, and sustenance. Do this simple blessing spell in your kitchen to add a bit of mojo into your meal prep.
Use the ribbon to tie the basil to the wooden spoon and walk in a clockwise direction around your kitchen, beginning at the north wall. As you move, open each cabinet, the refrigerator, and the pantry, waving the spoon like a wand. Point it into each cabinet, and at your stove and over, saying “Bless this kitchen, hearth and home. Bless this kitchen and the meals prepared. Bless this kitchen and the magic made.”
After you’ve circled the entire kitchen, hang the spoon near your oven or inside the pantry as a reminder that magic is present.
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“Daily Spellbook for the Good Witch: Quick, Simple, and Practical Magic for Every Day of the Year,” by Patti Wigington
