SILENCE.

By SHEPA

THE TREES… ARE THE ANTENNAS CONSTANTLY IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE LAND AND AIR. THEY REMIND US TO SLOW DOWN AND OBSERVE… BREATHE. STARDUST IN THEIR SEEDS, WE COME TOGETHER AROUND THEM AND ARE REMINDED TO REMEMBER.

By Amanda Sage

PREDAWN MAGIC.

By Vladimir Manzhos Waone

METAPHYSICAL UNIVERSE.

By Daniel Martin Diaz

LIFTING OF THE VEIL.

By Amanda Sage

PURPLE DAWN OF CREATION.

By David Heskin

DNA.

By David Heskin & Aloria Weaver

THE POWER OF OURSELVES.

Unknown Artist

We have a great revolution against the culture. The great depression is our lives. We have a spiritual depression.

Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club.

Items Needed
5 Small “Cotton” bags, 1 Red, 1 yellow, 1 Blue, 1 Green, 1 purple,
5 or more herbs that fit the color and elements. “Chart At bottom”

Instructions.
1.) Then you’re going to need to pick one or more herbs that are listed by their association and stick them in the proper bag,

2.) Take the bags and post them into the ground in their Proper direction, and find the rough center and place the last one into the ground.

3.) Calling the corners and stand in the center you and your bloodline are the elements of the Spirit
      “From east to south, North to west, I call you Mother of witches, to attend and bless, to brew my spells and honor you well, with my hands steadfast, this circle be cast.”

4.) The next Spell is the four corners protection spell invasion yourself surrounded by Arcane light of your ancestors,(this is where spirit come into play)
Face North= By the power of the North, protective energy now flow forth
Face East= By the power of the East, bring wisdom in my reach
Face South= By the power of the South, I do not fear nor do I doubt
Face west=By the power of west, Flood, and flow and coalesce
Arms above head= Protection around me, Above me Below me, From all directions, Love and hold me, by the power of Earth, Fire, Water, Air, and Spirit
Dropping arms slowly= this spell be bound. So Mote It Be.

Note: when hands are above head, imagine the arcane light becoming a ball of light, and when Saying “this spell be bound. So Mote It Be” you are dropping your arms slowly to let the ball of light fall onto the ground flooding it with arcane light this is creating the protection on your land.

5.) Close the Circle
“And now we’re done with harm to none, I inhale the power of the magic in this hour, Stay if you will but go if you must, with these words my circle is down.”

Chart to help matching herbs=
there are many more to match this is a simple and easily attainable herbs chart 
North=  Green Bag,
Earth= Magnolia, Narcissus, Patchouli, Oakmoss,
East= Yellow bag,
Air= Lavender, Peppermint, Sage, Lemongrass, Marjoram,
West= Blue Bag
Water= Catnip, Rose, Lily, Apple blossom, cherry, Elderberry,
South= Red Bag,
Fire= Cinnamon, Bay, Coriander, Garlic, Frankincense, Dragon’s Blood,
Center= Purple bag,
Spirit= basil, Calendula, Thyme, Yarrow, Fennel, Oregano,
                                                                      Ritual By: Stephan Howard 

this is a powerful ritual that focuses on everything that goes into self-love and self-acceptance; overcoming guilt, ridding yourself of harmful habits and thoughts, seeing your own beauty, having confidence and courage, and harnessing your inner magick. best done on a fullorwaxingmoon.

❀  three candles: one white, one pink, one red

❀ yarrow (rekindling love, confidence, psychic opening)

❀ cloves (courage and self confidence)

❀ lavender (inner peace, tranquility, self love)

❀  a pen

❀ abowlmade of glass, wood or clay

❀  a mirror on a stand, or one that can lean on furniture

before you begin your ritual, take some time for self-care that makes you feel good about yourself, your face and your body. put on some music you like, gently brush your hair, do your makeup (or gently wash your face and moisturize it, if you don’t wear makeup), wear comfortable clean clothes you feel cute and/or cozy in. if you want, anoint yourself with a fragrance or essential oil that makes you feel desirable, intoxicating, or alluring.

rest comfortably on the floor (with a pillow underneath you). ensure the mirror is in front of you and that you can see yourself in it. arrange the three candles so that the white and red candles are to either side of the mirror, and the pink candle is right in front, between you and your reflection. 

light the white candle, whispering, “may you cleanse my mind and heart of self-negativity and sorrow.” light the red candle, whispering, “may your flame spark newfound self-passion.” light the pink candle, whispering, “may you inspire tender self-admiration and respect.”

look at yourself in the mirror. take a moment to really inspect your face and pinpoint the things you like about it; its smoothness, its hues, its shapes. after a moment of this, cup your hands together and hold them above the flames of the candles in the order you lit them, letting your hands grow warm. gently run your warmed hands over your forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, and slowly gliding them down your neck.

re-warm your hands with each candle, and gently press them on the places on your body you tend to dislike. show yourself care and love with hands warmed by magick. 

place the bowl in front of you, close to the pink candle. take the yarrow in your hands, whispering “may you grant me the power to love myself,” and place it in the bowl. take the cloves, whispering “may you bring me confidence and courage to overcome my harmful thoughts”, setting them in the bowl. 

finally, take the bay leaf and pen and write out a wish that addresses something specific regarding self-love that you want to manifest; for example, “body acceptance”, “seeing inner beauty on the outside”, “emotional healing”, or some such thing. place it in the bowl.

let a little wax from each candle drip onto the herbs in your bowl, and leave the mirror and bowl where they are for three days and three nights. each morning and evening during this time, look into the mirror for a moment and think a kind thought about yourself. on the third night, dispose of the herbs and put the mirror away.

witch’s banishing salt bowl

salt bowls, with some herb magick thrown in, are a potent method of ridding bad energy, harmful spirits or emotional hauntings from the home. 

☾ the bowl

salt can damage porous materials like wood, so using a bowl made of glass, ceramic or metal is best. glass helps clarify and amplify magickal intention. ceramic embodies earth energy— robust, strong, and unwavering. metal of any type helps project magick to fill a space.

☾ the salt

regular table salt is a classic cleanser and protecter. other specialty salts can have additional magickal impact: sea salt, associated with the water element, relieves residual negative emotions, like sadness and anger. himalayan pink salt is associated with astral travel and can help dispel curses and hauntings. if you need some serious no-nonsense banishing, add powdered charcoal to any salt.

☾ banishing / cleansing herbs

basil, black peppercorns, cloves, cumin, fern, garlic, lemongrass, mullein, pine, st. john’s wort, thyme, yarrow

set your salt bowl in the center of your home for a day or two, until you feel that there is a discernible improvement of the home’s energy. repeat as needed.

here is a little ritual you can do to bring warmth, joy and harmony to a home to make it feel cozier and more welcoming. best done during a full moon, but you can do it any time. you will need:

☾ a small bowl of ceramic, wood or glass

☾ a clove of garlic(bringing warmth + togetherness to a home)

☾ a sprinkle of lavender flowers (tranquility and calm)

☾ a sprig of pine(home blessing, cleansing, grounding)

☾ a brown candle (home and hearth magick)

sit in the main area of your home. light your brown candle; sit comfortably on the floor or couch and meditate on the candle for a while. warm your hands with its flame.

set the offering bowl in front of the candle. take the garlic clove in your hands and visualize the way you want your home to feel: warm, lived-in and welcoming. warm the clove over the candle-flame briefly and set it in the bowl.

take your lavender flowers in your hands. close your eyes, take a deep breath and inhale the scent of them. let it calm you, as it will calm the energy of your home. place the flowers atop the garlic.

lastly, take the sprig of pine. use it like a wand; point it toward all four corners of the room you’re in. place it against your heart, and set it in the bowl.

whisper to the bowl: “may your magick bless this home with kindness and warmth.” blow out the candle; place the bowl on a windowsill, mantle, or coffee table for three nights. on the third night, sprinkle its contents outside your front door.

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