Spells and Charms

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good dose of good karma. Save a life. Click a button.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="214d4e50.gif" border=0 width="212" height="229" ALT="Bitmap Image" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>There are spells, but they are only a guide. Please make your own from the correspondences. Not only does this add more power, because its personal, but you will become wiser, stronger, smarter and feel better about yourself for doing so. </B></div> <bR> <div> Thanks.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Contrary to popular belief, witches do not spend most of their time casting spells. Most of us have full-time jobs, busy social lives, families, and other demands on our times. A spell, properly cast, can be a tremendous drain on a witch's physic resources. It's not a task to be undertaken lightly. </div> <div> Spellcraft does have its place the life of a witch, but not nearly as major a one as many people suppose. In fact, a wise witch is very sparing in her use of spellcraft. Pagans practice first and foremost a religion -- a religion quite unlike many others, in that beliefs and practices vary, but a religion nonetheless. We have many different conceptions of what the Divine might be, but we do all believe that One exists. By definition, God/dess is more powerful and wiser than us. So before we jump in and try changing things according to our own limited understanding, we consider the situation carefully. </div> <div> <U>Remember the Wiccan Rede</U>, a basic ethical guideline that Wiccans — and many other pagans — follow: <I>An it harm none, do what you will</I>. As has been discussed elsewhere, the Rede is deceptively simple. Obviously, physical harm, emotional harm, slander, theft, and other crimes are verboten according to the Rede. But what about other, more subtle forms of harm? </div> <div> Most witches agree that curses, hexes, and other harmful spellcraft is more trouble than it's worth. Hand in hand with the Wiccan Rede goes something called the <U>Law of Returns</U>. In general terms, this Law states that all energy you send out into the Universe comes back to you. It may not come back right away, and it may not come back in the form you're expecting, but it does come back. Different traditions put their own twist on the Law of Returns, saying that the energy comes back threefold or fivefold. I'm not so picky about the math, but I have seen the Law in action, and respect it highly. </div> <div> Interpreting the Rede</div> <div> Witches continue to disagree over other grey areas. For instance, does casting a spell on another person without consulting them first constitute harm, even if the intentions are good? What about actions taken in self-defense? </div> <div> Personally, I avoid all actions — whether mundane or magickal — that can cause harm to another being. In my experience, acts of hatred and vengeance are best countered with actions of love and kindness. </div> <div> Working my will on another person without their consent constitutes harm. To that end, I <I>never</I> cast a spell on another person without obtaining permission first. Manipulative spells designed to make someone else fall in love — whether with me or with a third party — to move away, or to leave a job ultimately backfire on the person who casts them. This policy also extends to more beneficial spells, such as spells for healing, prosperity, or other kinds of blessings. Only the Goddess has the power to know what is best for another person. No matter how noble my own intentions, it is presumptuous and ultimately harmful for me to meddle in someone else's affairs. </div> <div> That's not to say that I haven't done a little juju for my friends. Far from it; I've prepared charmed sachets for newlywed couples, given suggestions on how to attract jobs, held a healing circle for my lover, and even suggested a ritual to help a friend open herself up to the possibility of a love affair. But the main ingredient in all that magick was consent. Before I drag out my herbs and my athame, I get the permission of the person whom the spell is meant to benefit. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="595" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER HEIGHT= 1870 WIDTH="591"><div> Often times people ask me if I have spells. Yes, I have spells. Some have 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). </div> <div> 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). </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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. <I>Use what you have!</I> </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ability to Meditate </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ability to Visualize </div> <div> 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 <I>see</I> its limbs, its leaves or needles (depending on the type of tree), the trunk, etc. Let your mind <I>feel</I> the bark. Is it smooth, rough, spongy? Does the tree have a fragrance? Let your mind <I>smell</I> that fragrance. Let your mind <I>hear</I> 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. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ability to Direct Energy </div> <div> 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.</div> <div> 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! <I>"An Ye Harm None"</I> 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." </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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. </div> <div> 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.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>Ask these questions before you cast a spell:</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>1) Have I done everything I can to resolve the situation without magic?</B></div> <div> Try all the mundane methods of attaining your goals before resorting to spellcraft. If you want a job, send out your resume before you break out the green candles and patchouly. If you want to meet someone special, try reading the personals or signing up for an adult ed class before you reach for the aphrodisiacs. If you're having conflict with someone at work, try talking to them about the problem before you go looking up binding spells. As one experienced witch put it to me, "this way, you can be sure that your intentions are pure." </div> <div> <B>2) Will this spell harm another, or bend someone's will to mine?</B></div> <div> Please refer to <U>the Wiccan Rede</U>. Witches do not cast spells meant to harm someone else. Nor do they cast spells on other people without their permission, no matter how honorable their intentions. There's a good reason for this: harmful and meddlesome spells have a nasty tendency to backfire on the people who cast them. </div> <div> When you're watching someone close to you suffering, it can be hard to consider the situation objectively. One reader asked me about spells to help alleviate anger. When I dug deeper, it turned out that <U>spellcraft was entirely inappropriate</U>. If possible, discuss the matter with another trusted pagan friend. If there's no one around to consult with, try asking someone in the <U>chat room</U> or the <U>Forum</U>. </div> <div> <B>3) Am I prepared to accept the consequences of this spell, whatever they might be?</B> </div> <div> Think long and hard about this one. As I've said before, you may cast a spell with the best of intentions, but end up with unexpected consequences. Meditate a bit on it before you decide to cast the spell. Talk to other witches and see if there isn't a better solution. </div> <div> Either way, your spell has a better chance of success if you fully "own" it, and anything that results from it. The best way to avoid unforseen consequences is to follow the guidelines set out above -- and, most importantly, to cast the spell with love in your heart. Making magick is a powerful and transformative experience. In the midst of the spell, you become the subject, and you become the result. Make sure that what you're asking for is something you'd like to become. </div> <bR> <div> Remember, the most powerful tool a witch has is their mind. As we can only perceive reality, we can bend it by changing states of consciousness. The universe is like a web, we can change the strands, and we can even break them with our magick. Be careful of what you do. Before every magickal working ask yourself: </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>'Do I dare disturb the fragile energies of the universe?'</I></div> <bR> <div> A spell cast on someone without their permission can be considered as manipulative magick. Even when the best of thoughts are at heart, you must tell them your intentions, or deal with the consequences. Sometimes it isn't possbile to tell someone you want to cast a healing spell on them,so outweight the benefits to the negative consequences.</div> <div> A spell which bends will or binds it to yours is completely WRONG. Do not perform them unless absolutely necessary, and by that I only mean bindings and transformations, and if you have no other alternatives, banishings. If you are under some sort of physcial attack, for example abuse, rape or harrassment, see the police immediately, do not attempt to bend their will through a spell.</div> <div> A spell cast to harm someone is just as wrong as bending their will, if not more so. Do not cast a spell to cause ill to a convited murderer, a friend who has gosspped about you, no matter what the magnitude. If it is a felony or illegal under law, get the law enforcers involed. Remember you human rights, and theirs also.</div> <div> A spell which is personal gain is OK *AS LONG AS* you do not demand too much. Be humble and modest in your request. I prefer not to do personal gain, but the choice is up to you.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Think before you cast.</B></div> <bR> <div> HOW TO CAST A SPELL</div> <div> To cast a sepll you have to follow the basic ritual structure. </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Preparing the Altar.(nothing too elaborate, just a few of your favorite tools). Lighting the candles.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cleansing the area.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Casting the circle.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Invoking the elements.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Invoking the Deities.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Stating the Purpose of the ritual.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Magickal workings or devotions.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Raising the Energy. Releasing the Energy.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Grounding.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Thanking the Deities.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Thanking the elements.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Closing(or sometimes called opening) the circle.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0cc336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cakes and ale.</div> <bR> <div> At the magick working section, you have to use your spell. In this spell you have to use the correspondences to make a good ritual. You have to use the correct herbs, essential oils, foods, trees, flowers, crystals, colours, days, time, planetary hour, zodiac hour. Look along them to see which fits in to what you want, let's say protection:</div> <div> Herbs - These can be used in a spell around a candle and then put in a silk bag (of appropriate colour) and carried around as a charm bag. They add energy to the spell.</div> <div> Essential Oils - These can be annointed on the candle or charm bag, made later</div> <div> Foods - These can be eaten after the ritual, and for a week after, or until you don't need the spell anymore, to help you feel more protected.</div> <div> Trees - These can be used in a wand, or in a talisman, as a writing tablet, where you inscribe symbols, numbers and words. They can also be placed into the charm bag.</div> <div> Flowers - These can be planted around your house and picked for the spell. The flowers will also act as a protective barrier and as a home for fae, who will help too.</div> <div> Crystals - These can be used in the spell and afterwards placed in the charm bag. You can make protective patterns from many crystals and that will help protect too.</div> <div> Days, Times, Planetary Hours, Zodiac Hours - These are used for the right moon phase, sun phase, zodiac house etc. to help achieve the goal. When used in conjunction, all in the right way, there is a particular influece in that time which will help the spell to travel, and for you to concentrate.</div> <bR> <div> THE ART OF SPELL  CASTING</div> <div> Practice, practice, practice........ </div> <bR> <div> "A spell is a symbolic act done in an altered state of consciousness </div> <div> in order to cause a desired change." </div> <bR> <div> To cast a spell is to project energy through a symbol. It is </div> <div> important to note that the energy is what is key, not the symbol; too </div> <div> often, the symbols are mistaken for the agent that casts the spell. </div> <div> While props are useful at times, it is the mind that works the magic. </div> <div> Correspondences between colors, planets, metals, numbers, plants and </div> <div> minerals, and musical notes make up a great deal of magical lore, and </div> <div> particular objects, shapes, colors, scents, and images do work better </div> <div> than others to embody certain ideas. The most powerful spells are </div> <div> often improvised from materials that feel right or that simply happen </div> <div> to come to hand, however. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Theory of Spellcasting </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Spells are an important aspect of magical training. They require the </div> <div> use of the combined faculties of relaxation, visualization, </div> <div> concentration and projection. The casting of spells provides practice </div> <div> in coordinating these skills and developing them further. Spells are </div> <div> extremely sophisticated psychological tools that have subtle, but </div> <div> important, effects on a person's inner growth. Spells may highlight </div> <div> otherwise hidden complexes of the person casting the spell. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> A person who has conflicts about success will find great difficulty </div> <div> in concentrating on a money spell, for example. Many times the </div> <div> practical results of a spell are far less important than the </div> <div> psychological insights that arise during the magical work, for </div> <div> discovering our inner blocks and fears is the first step in </div> <div> overcoming them. Spells also go one step further than most forms of </div> <div> psychotherapy, in that they allow us not only to listen to and </div> <div> interpret the unconscious, but also to speak to it in the language it </div> <div> understands. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Symbols, images, and objects used in spells communicate directly with </div> <div> Younger Self, who is the guardian of our emotions and who is barely </div> <div> affected by the intellect. We often understand our feelings and </div> <div> behavior but find ourselves unable to change them, but through </div> <div> spells, we can attain the most important power - the power to change </div> <div> our lives. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Spellcasting also forces us to come to terms with the material world. </div> <div> Many people attracted to the spiritual path of the Craft find </div> <div> themselves uneasy with using magic for practical or material goals. </div> <div> Somehow it seems wrong to work magic for oneself, to want things and </div> <div> to get things. This is an attitude which is a holdover of the Judeo- </div> <div> Christian world view that sees spirit and matter as separate and that </div> <div> identifies matter with evil and corruption. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> In the Craft, flesh, the material world, none of what is commonly </div> <div> thought of as matter is separate from spirit. The universe is made up </div> <div> of the Goddess who is manifest in all things. Union with the Goddess </div> <div> comes through embracing the material world and all the gifts that She </div> <div> has placed in it for us. Our major task on this plane of existence is </div> <div> to become masters of this realm of manifestation. We do not fight </div> <div> self-interest; we follow it, but with an awareness that transmutes it </div> <div> into something sacred. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Mechanics of Spellcasting </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Spellcasting is the lesser, not the greater magic; but the greater </div> <div> magic builds on the lesser. The paradox is that in spellcasting we </div> <div> may start out working with the personal self, but in order to work </div> <div> the magic we are forced to expand and recognize the Self that moves </div> <div> through all beings. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Magic involves the deliberate self-identification with other objects </div> <div> and people. For example, to do a healing, we must become the healer, </div> <div> the one who is healed, and the energy that is to do the healing. To </div> <div> attract love, we must be able to love ourselves and to become love </div> <div> its self. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Spells work in two basic ways. The first is through suggestion; </div> <div> symbols and images implant certain ideas in Younger Self, or the </div> <div> subconscious mind, and we are then influenced to actualize those </div> <div> ideas. Spells can also influence the external world. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> The theoretical model that witches use to explain the workings of </div> <div> magic is a clear one and coincides in many ways with the "new" </div> <div> physics. It is simply an elaborate but extremely useful metaphor. The </div> <div> metaphor is based on a world view that sees things not as fixed </div> <div> objects, but as vortexes of energy. The physical world is formed by </div> <div> the vortexes of energy, and if we cause a change in the energy </div> <div> patterns they, in turn, cause a change in the physical world. When </div> <div> our own energy is concentrated and channeled, it can move the broader </div> <div> energy currents. The images and objects used in spells are the </div> <div> channels. They are the vessels through which our power is poured, and </div> <div> by which it is shaped. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> As energy is directed into the images we visualize, it gradually </div> <div> manifests physical form and takes shape in the material world. </div> <div> Directing energy is not a matter of simply emoting. Emotion can be </div> <div> likened to a strobe light which provides a very inconstant light, </div> <div> while directed energy is more like a laser beam. Even concentrated </div> <div> power is a small stream compared with the vast surges of energy that </div> <div> surround us. The most adept witch cannot be successful in all her </div> <div> spells, for the opposing currents are often too strong. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> The craft teaches to first identify the flow of energy and then to </div> <div> decide whether or not it is going where we want it to go. If it is </div> <div> not, then we can try to deflect it, or we may have to change our own </div> <div> course. Sensing the energy climate is a matter of intuition and </div> <div> experience. Some witches make a study of Astrology in an effort to </div> <div> plan their magical workings at the optimal times, while others prefer </div> <div> to work when they feel the time is right. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Of all the planets, the Moon's influence on subtle energies is the </div> <div> strongest. Subtle power increases as the Moon waxes, so the time of </div> <div> the waxing Moon is best for spells involving growth or increase, such </div> <div> as money spells. The power peaks when the Moon is full and that is </div> <div> the best time for workings of culmination and love. During the waning </div> <div> Moon, power subsides and turns inward. The waning Moon's period is </div> <div> used for banishings, bindings, and discovering hidden secrets. The </div> <div> practical witch soon learns to adjust her spells to fit the time of </div> <div> the Moon. If, for example, she needs to do a money spell during the </div> <div> waning Moon, she would put a little 'English' on it and make it a </div> <div> poverty banishing spell. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Energy pursues the path of least resistance. Material results are </div> <div> more easily achieved on this plane of existence through physical </div> <div> actions than through magical workings. For example, it is simpler to </div> <div> lock your door than suffer the constant drain from maintaining </div> <div> psychic seals on your doors and windows while you are away from home. </div> <div> Of course, once you have locked your door, you might feel more </div> <div> reassured by placing seals on it. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> No magic spell is going to bring results unless channels are opened </div> <div> into the material world. For example, a job spell is useless if you </div> <div> are not willing to go out and interview for jobs or at least let </div> <div> potential employers know that you are in the market for one. In the </div> <div> same vein, a healing spell is no substitute for medical care. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Most medicine today can be broken down into two broad categories, </div> <div> emergency medicine and that which is not needed for immediate life- </div> <div> threatening situations. Emergency medicine has excelled at </div> <div> stabilizing the body's condition so that it can repair itself at its </div> <div> own pace. Most other forms of medicine consist of treatment through </div> <div> surgery or chemotherapy or a combination of both. The procedures </div> <div> noted above work on the physical body and do not take the other </div> <div> levels into consideration. Psychic healing works at healing the </div> <div> higher levels of the person so that the physical heals itself or </div> <div> allows the person to let go of their physical body if it cannot be </div> <div> repaired. In either case, the choice rests with the person who is </div> <div> being healed and not the healer. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Visualization used in creating a spell should focus on the desired </div> <div> result, not the individual steps leading up to the result. We give </div> <div> the spell free rein in how it goes about achieving the results with </div> <div> the understanding that it is not to bring harm to anyone or any </div> <div> being. For this reason, spells have a habit of working in very </div> <div> unexpected ways. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> To assure that the power we have unleashed does not inadvertently </div> <div> cause harm, we bind the spell. This serves to 'set' the form we have </div> <div> created so that the energy becomes fixed in the pattern we desire. </div> <div> The energy we project to others affects us even more strongly than </div> <div> the other person. This is because we have generated the energy, and </div> <div> thus we have become the object at which the energy is directed. If </div> <div> healing energy is sent out, then the health of the person casting the </div> <div> spell is enhanced. By the same token, any hex or curse that is sent </div> <div> out ALWAYS affects the person who sends it no matter whether it </div> <div> affected the person it was sent at or not. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> MAGIC IS NOT TO BE USED TO GAIN POWER OVER OTHERS. Magic is a </div> <div> technique used in developing your own 'power from within.' Spells </div> <div> that are directed at gaining power over others weaken the 'power from </div> <div> within.' Aside from the damage done to oneself, it is important for </div> <div> another reason. Many people who do not understand the laws of magic </div> <div> are afraid of being attacked magically and are given to paranoia. The </div> <div> witch's main stock-in-trade used to be removing a competitor's hexes </div> <div> and preparing charms to protect their clients. While true psychic </div> <div> attacks are EXTREMELY RARE, a person's guilt makes up for any lack, </div> <div> and after using 'forbidden' help, their paranoia leads them to seek </div> <div> protection from the same person they just turned to in desperation. </div> <div> Do yourself a favor, and resist the temptation to 'help' these types. </div> <div> Most magical formularies consist of formulae gathered and tested by </div> <div> witches as well as many charms to protect the common man from those </div> <div> same witches who sold them their charms. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Times and Correspondences </div> <bR> <bR> <div> I mentioned earlier that timing and the right props are considered </div> <div> important in spellcasting. Over the years, systems of Correspondences </div> <div> were developed which assigned certain attributes and aspects to the </div> <div> seven ancient planets of Astrology. Each planet was assigned a God or </div> <div> Goddess, who embodies the attributes the ancients wished to invoke. </div> <div> Each of the Gods and Goddesses were assigned an hour of the day, </div> <div> color, incense, metal, number, signature, plant, mineral, musical </div> <div> note, and animal or bird. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> General Guidelines for Casting Spells </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Set aside a room for your magical work. Decorate it with things that </div> <div> put you in a magical mood. Remember to use things that stimulate all </div> <div> five of your physical senses. Some obvious things would be the use of </div> <div> appropriate colors for sight, incense for scent, music for hearing, </div> <div> wines for taste, and textures for feel. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> If you do not have a room you can set aside exclusively for your </div> <div> magical work, then choose a room that can be locked while you do your </div> <div> work. This will allow you to work undisturbed. In any case, you </div> <div> should clean your work area periodically with a purifying </div> <div> powder/floorwash to keep away negative vibrations. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Set up an altar to be used as your worktable. It's size and shape </div> <div> should be those that appeal to you. Placing candles and other items </div> <div> that assist you to concentrate on the work at hand is a good </div> <div> practice. Some people like to cover their altar with a white cloth </div> <div> and place fresh cut flowers on it every day. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Always use the best candles, oils, and incenses that you can afford, </div> <div> or make your own, for scrimping on materials has a negative effect on </div> <div> the subconscious. Don't forget that the subconscious is very good at </div> <div> making do with raw materials that it can shape to its own use. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Never cast a spell until you have a clear and concise picture of what </div> <div> it is you wish to accomplish. This ties in with the saying "Be </div> <div> careful what you wish for, you just might get it." </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Always ground out any extra energy you raise for the spell, and bind </div> <div> the spell so that it expires within the pre-determined amount of </div> <div> time. Once you have cast the spell, do not discuss it with any one </div> <div> until after it has worked. Most spells peter out because the person </div> <div> who cast it boasts about it to so many people, that the spell is </div> <div> robbed of power before it has a chance to work. The ancient bond </div> <div> placed on the magician was to dare, to know and to keep silent. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> Above all, at all times, remember the Rede: "An ye harm none, do what </div> <div> you will." You do not know all the effects of your spell, therefore, </div> <div> use magick sparingly, if at all. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> BASIC SPELL  CONSTRUCTION</div> <bR> <div> Write your own spells </div> <bR> <div> Because of the very nature of Magick, each working should be highly </div> <div> individualised and personal. Even if following a traditional spell, </div> <div> it should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective </div> <div> for you. Understanding the basics of Spell Construction will enable </div> <div> you to formulate your own specific, effective spells for any purpose </div> <div> you desire. </div> <bR> <div> Preliminary planning is necessary. The very first step is to decide </div> <div> precisely what your desired end result is to be. Before you can </div> <div> start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very </div> <div> explicit. </div> <bR> <div> (See red text listed below for list of times to work with the moon) </div> <bR> <div> Flowing with these currents will make your magickal work much easier. </div> <div> Remember to plan your project for a time of uninterrupted privacy. </div> <div> It is important that you have no distractions. Generally speaking, </div> <div> it is best to work as late at night as possible. A time when there </div> <div> is less frantic energy is most appropriate. You might consider </div> <div> Midnight or later. </div> <bR> <div> In choosing a place to do your magickal working pay particular </div> <div> attention to your needs, for you must be comfortable. Your place </div> <div> should be private, quiet and secure. If at all possible, set aside </div> <div> a special place for this purpose only. An unused room, a special </div> <div> Scorner of your bedroom, a quiet, secluded spot in your garden. A </div> <div> place that is yours. A place that you can come to whenever need </div> <div> arises and that is as free from intrusion of others as possible. </div> <bR> <div> Prior to the night of your magickal working, gather together the </div> <div> things that you will need. All of the things used are tools. They </div> <div> have no inherent magick. They are to help you create a mood. If </div> <div> correctly made and used, they will trigger primitive responses from </div> <div> deep within you. They should be chosen with care. </div> <div> Consider the purpose of your ritual and choose your tools </div> <div> accordingly. If your magick is to be sexual, your candles, oils, </div> <div> incenses and so forth, should bring forth a sexual response. If the </div> <div> desired result of your Magick is Tranquillity, then the tools should </div> <div> make you feel calm, peaceful and serene. Any candles you might use </div> <div> should not have commercially added fragrances as these may not be </div> <div> appropriate for your working. </div> <bR> <div> Prior to your ritual, prepare yourself and your equipment by any </div> <div> means necessary to clean and purify. Historically, people have </div> <div> fasted, followed meticulous and detailed bathing practices, </div> <div> practised chastity and used many other methods. </div> <bR> <div> Most often a Ritual Bath is the preferred method. A bath frequently </div> <div> utilising candlelight, fragrant herbs, bath salts or sensuous oils. </div> <div> A sumptuous hot bath, special bathing preparations and appropriate </div> <div> lighting, combined, can create the soothing effect which will help </div> <div> in the very important step of relaxing and clearing the mind completely </div> <div> of all mundane thoughts and experiences of the day. Your ritual </div> <div> Bath should, also, begin to set the specific vibrations conducive to </div> <div> your purpose into motion. You must not only cleanse and purify but </div> <div> must, also, begin to create the type of energy necessary. </div> <div> Once your purification process has been accomplished, you are now </div> <div> ready to begin. Proceed to the special place you have previously </div> <div> chosen in which to perform your magick. If at all possible, you </div> <div> should make use of the primitive responses set into motion by a well </div> <div> chosen piece of music. Your music should start slowly and build to </div> <div> a rousing climax. </div> <bR> <div> As you use your oils, light your candle or incense (or utilise any </div> <div> other tool you have chosen), you should begin to further intensify </div> <div> the energy that you have set into motion around you. A high degree </div> <div> of intensity is vitally important. </div> <bR> <div> The Altered State of Consciousness that you must reach is not a </div> <div> meditative state. Anything that interferes with your ability to </div> <div> concentrate upon, reach and control the high energy state necessary </div> <div> to perform magick should be avoided. Such as, screaming children, a </div> <div> sink full of dirty dishes, use of alcohol or drugs, etc. </div> <bR> <div> Do not scatter your energy by attempting to do more than one </div> <div> magickal working at a time. </div> <bR> <div> Remember that Magick is the manipulation of energy, a thought is a </div> <div> form of energy and a visualisation is an even stronger form of </div> <div> energy. Your visualisation can be a method used to intensify </div> <div> further and direct your will. Your visualisation can be the method </div> <div> by which you control the magickal energy you have produced. </div> <div> You must know what you want. You must see it. You must feel the </div> <div> high energy flow. You must direct it. </div> <bR> <div> One of the most important elements in the practice of any form of </div> <div> Magick is the Universal Law of Cause and Effect. This means that </div> <div> whatever you do (or don't do) you cause something to happen. </div> <bR> <div> The most important consideration is the Universal Law of </div> <div> Retribution. This means that no matter what you do it comes back to </div> <div> you in like kind. </div> <bR> <div> It is the nature of things that as you send something out it gains </div> <div> momentum, so that, by the time it comes back to you, it is three </div> <div> times stronger. If you do something nice for someone, someone will </div> <div> do something nicer for you. </div> <div> It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You </div> <div> should take into consideration all Astrological implications, energy </div> <div> currents and Moon phases. </div> <bR> <div> The Moon is the astronomical body closest to us and, therefore, has </div> <div> a profound influence upon us, it is very important to choose a time </div> <div> when the Moon is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for </div> <div> your working. For example: Aries/Action - Enthusiasm, Taurus/ </div> <div> Renewal - Sensuality, Gemini/Communication - Curiosity, Cancer/ </div> <div> Emotion - Nurturing, Leo/Vitality - Determined, Virgo/Organizing - </div> <div> Studious, Libra/Balance - Co-operation, Scorpio/Sexual - </div> <div> Philosophical, Capricorn/Authority - Ambitious, Aquarius/Innovation </div> <div> - Social, Pisces/Sensitivity - Idealistic. </div> <bR> <div> Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing </div> <div> things to you, should be initiated when the Moon is Waxing (from </div> <div> Dark to Full); when the Moon is Waning (from Full to Dark), it is </div> <div> time for magickal workings of decrease or sending away. </div> <bR> <div> The highest energy occurs at the Full Moon and, therefore, this is </div> <div> the most powerful time for magickal workings. The New Moon is the </div> <div> next most powerful time for Magick. </div> <bR> <div> Whenever possible, follow Nature's natural Energy Currents. There </div> <div> is a natural time for starting things (a planting time), for </div> <div> maturing things (a growing time), for reaping things ( a harvest </div> <div> time) and, of course, a time for rest and planning. </div> <bR> <div> =============================================== </div> <div> 26 Ways to Cast a Spell(Author unknown) </div> <bR> <div> A - Always be sure of your intent </div> <div> B - Be careful of your procedures </div> <div> C - Calm and quiet is best </div> <div> D - Do what thou wilt, an it harm none </div> <div> E - Everyone needs to benefit </div> <div> F - Find effective ways </div> <div> G - Go within for many answers </div> <div> H - Hold onto beliefs but let them grow </div> <div> I - Increase your understanding </div> <div> J - Just say NO to dark magick </div> <div> K - Keep on trying, you'll succeed </div> <div> L - Love Light and Laughter </div> <div> M - Magick makes merry meets </div> <div> N - Nothing is impossible </div> <div> O - Organise your thoughts </div> <div> P - Pathways are different for all </div> <div> Q - Quiet meditation helps </div> <div> R - Realise your potential </div> <div> S - Speak the words, sing if you can </div> <div> T - Timing is everything </div> <div> U - Understand what you are doing </div> <div> V - Verify, don't just follow blindly </div> <div> W - Witchcraft is good, not evil </div> <div> X - X-rays aren't the only way to see through evil </div> <div> Y - You are your best friend </div> <div> Z - Zap all negative thoughts and black magick </div> <div> ====================================</div> <bR> <div> WHY  SPELLS DON'T ALWAYS WORK</div> <bR> <div> Spell casting, in and of itself, is not difficult. Generally, it follows an </div> <div> easy formula with separate and distinct steps. A spell is a procedure to </div> <div> follow to reach a desired end. It does not require a great deal of money, a </div> <div> huge compendium of tools, or exotic ingredients to work. It does require </div> <div> faith in yourself and a commection with deity. </div> <bR> <div> When describing spells to non-magickal people, a witch will often tell them </div> <div> that a spell is much like a prayer. You are calling upon divinity to assist </div> <div> you, as in a prayer, but a spell requires more than just pleading to divinity </div> <div> to help you out of a jam. In a spell YOU are an active ingredient. Your </div> <div> faith and your knowledge are as important as understanding there is divinity </div> <div> out there to call upon. </div> <bR> <div> Many of you have already heard of the Witches' Pyramid, the foundation of our </div> <div> magickal acts: To Know, To Will, To Dare, and To Be Silent. This pyramid is </div> <div> the underlying structure of any spell formula. </div> <bR> <div> To Know </div> <bR> <div> Before you can cast a spell, you need to know who you are. Ego aside, you </div> <div> have to come to terms with who you are, how you operate, and why you do the </div> <div> things you do. </div> <bR> <div> The second thing you must know is precisely what you want. This is not as </div> <div> easy as it seems. People rarely sit back and consider what they really want </div> <div> out of life. Part of this is because they are afraid. They fear they may not </div> <div> get what they want, and they fear that they will fail. These fears stop us </div> <div> from knowing. </div> <bR> <div> For example, time and time again people I know have spelled for love. They </div> <div> have not done the ultimate no-no by targeting a specific person, but they do </div> <div> something just as bad--they don't really know what they ultimately want. </div> <div> When they get what they spelled for, often they are disappointed, because </div> <div> there is something attached to that new lover they didn't think of. </div> <div> Therefore, all spells must be specific. </div> <bR> <div> One of the best ways to begin a working is to write out, in detail, exactly </div> <div> what you want in one straight line on a piece of paper. Underneath, </div> <div> phonetically begin to pare each word down. Underneath that line, pare the </div> <div> words down again. Continue this procedure until only one letter from each </div> <div> word is left. Interlock the few remaining letters into a sigil. Use this </div> <div> sigil in whatever magickal application you have chosen to ensure your spell </div> <div> remains specific. </div> <bR> <div> To Will </div> <bR> <div> Another stumbling block in spell casting is lack of will, whether it is will </div> <div> power, belief, or conviction. Will depends on how badly you want to make a </div> <div> change. Do you believe you are capable of making the change, or do you think </div> <div> it is only wishful thinking? Are you willing to re-program your mind, your </div> <div> environment, your relationships, in order to bring about ther change you </div> <div> desire? Without will, a spell will fizzle. Is your mind fogged with doubt, </div> <div> or unnecessary problems that will prevent bringing about the change you say </div> <div> you want? </div> <bR> <div> One of the best techniques for increasing your will power is the use of </div> <div> meditation on a daily basis. Once you have learned to relax, use the alpha </div> <div> state to program the events you wish to come to pass. You should work on </div> <div> both short-term and long-term goals. </div> <bR> <div> Another technique that is useful in spell casting is to write down why you </div> <div> wish to manifest something. Let this explanation sit on your altar </div> <div> overnight, then re-read it. Does it make sense? Is this what you really </div> <div> want? Does your reasoning still appear firm, or is it full of holes? </div> <bR> <div> Are you patient? Patience has a lot to do with will. Once you have a firm </div> <div> grip on "will," you are a third of the way through on accurate spell casting. </div> <bR> <div> To Dare </div> <bR> <div> To dare means you are not inclined to sit around on your laurels. It means </div> <div> that you are not choosing to procrastinate, rather you are choosing to move </div> <div> with purpose. To dare indicates that you are no longer afraid of the </div> <div> outcome, or fear failure. You are confident that you control your own </div> <div> destiny to the point where you won't even argue about it, either with someone </div> <div> else, or yourself. </div> <bR> <div> Although "to dare" doesn't appear to create a lot of work, it does require </div> <div> you to make an active decision. This is the next catalyst for your magickal </div> <div> operation. From here, you will plan the appropriate day, hour, moon phase, </div> <div> astrological energies, and tools required for working magick,including what </div> <div> divinity you will choose. To dare can lead to a great deal of work and </div> <div> preparation. </div> <bR> <div> To Be Silent </div> <bR> <div> Even if you are an adept, you should learn to be quiet about your magickal </div> <div> operations. There is only one exception, which is when you are working with </div> <div> a group. If the group mind is actively participating on a project they </div> <div> should be informed of their success or failure. </div> <bR> <div> In the beginning, you should be silent so that you are not affected by </div> <div> others' opinions. Don't tell them what you are performing magick for, as you </div> <div> risk failure. Why? Because they can unconsciously affect you with their </div> <div> disbelief or negativity. </div> <bR> <div> Likewise, once you become proficient at spell casting, don't announce </div> <div> it--especially to a novice. No real adept will ever tell a novice that "My </div> <div> spells always work." Not only is it rude, it is also untrue. Everyone </div> <div> fails. Imagine what a novice would think if they knew you lost your job,your </div> <div> kids are running rampant, and you are deeply in debt. If your spells always </div> <div> worked, you would not be in such a fix, would you? Foolish words can ruin </div> <div> your reputation, which in turn, will ruin your own self-confidence. </div> <div> Therefore, keep your trap shut--this ensures success in your magickal </div> <div> operations as well as keeping your reputation intact. No one likes a </div> <div> braggart, and no one considers an egotistical Witch a good leader or cleric. </div> <div> When Spell's Fail </div> <div> Try this chant </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </div> <bR> <div> Oh God/dess (whoever you worship) I am not worthy of </div> <div> your perfect grace, nor the magick i find within myself </div> <div> and within you. I ask now in Just, for i have grown weak </div> <div> that thou would accompany me in rituals and spells. </div> <div> Be By my side in this time of need. I do not deserve you </div> <div> Oh God/dess. but still i ask, for i am only but a mortal </div> <div> Oh God/dess, Bless me! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, accompany me! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, Shine light upon me! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, grant me wisdom! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, Gramt me Humility! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, Stay with me! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, Protect me from evil! </div> <div> Oh God/dess, I love thee above all things! </div> <div> Please Oh ancient ones, hear me! </div> <div> Amen</div> <bR> <bR> <div> SOME SIMPLE SPELL  CORRESPONDENCES</div> <bR> <bR> <div> numbers, colors, and objects meanings </div> <bR> <div> Abundance: 12, green, silver, coins, found money, baby plants, the </div> <div> sun. </div> <bR> <div> Adaptation: Red, yellow, 7, 10, liquid, anything that can be turned </div> <div> or bent without breaking, clay. </div> <bR> <div> Anger: 1, 13, white, white flag, dove, items to represent the focus </div> <div> of the anger, breakable or tearable things, fires that can be </div> <div> extinguished. </div> <bR> <div> Art: tools of art, goddess image, artistically inspiring items, </div> <div> yellow, blue ribbon, 5, 7, 10, 12, lunar herbs and foods. </div> <bR> <div> Balance: Triangle, hourglass, scales, stilts, balance beam, 2, two of </div> <div> anything, pentacles, Yin and Yang symbol, mirror images. </div> <bR> <div> Banishing: red, white, silver, black, 6, 8, soap and water, soil, </div> <div> items that can be turned inside out or reversed, counterclockwise. </div> <bR> <div> Beauty: 3, 21, pastel colours, classic artwork, mirror, make-up, swan. </div> <bR> <div> Blessing: hand, anointing oil, 2, warm colours, water and other </div> <div> elemental symbols, halo, gold light. </div> <bR> <div> Choices: pendulum, penny, coins, straws of different lengths, 10, </div> <div> grey, black, white. </div> <bR> <div> Cleansing - 2, 8, 40, agate, chrysolite, soap and wash cloth, bath or </div> <div> shower, washing machine, sink. </div> <bR> <div> Communication - pink, 2, amethyst, beryl, carnelian, Hematite, </div> <div> telephone, stationary, pencils, pens, typewriter, computers. </div> <bR> <div> Conscious mind - warm golden colours, amethyst, coral, books, glasses, </div> <div> desks, 1. </div> <bR> <div> Courage - red, gold, 8, beryl, Hematite, swords, gloves, iron crosses, </div> <div> purple heart, pens, lions. </div> <bR> <div> Dedication - 6, 13, purple, anything sticky, dog. </div> <bR> <div> Discernment - silver, stones, malachite, purple, 7, 5, any substance </div> <div> that can be cleared away (flour, sugar etc.) </div> <bR> <div> Divination - yellow, 5, all divinatory tools (Tarot cards, crystal </div> <div> ball etc.) </div> <bR> <div> Doubt - garnet, tourmaline, 10, bright colours, any items representing </div> <div> balance. </div> <bR> <div> Ecology - 9, 12, green, globe. Picture of earth, soil, natural things, </div> <div> rustic things, dried leaves, musk. </div> <bR> <div> Employment - tin, 4, 6, 13, first earned dollar bill, position vacant </div> <div> advertisements, green, orange. </div> <bR> <div> Energy - topaz, red, orange, 8, 40, flags, bread, incoming tides, </div> <div> items that expand and rise. </div> <bR> <div> Fear - tea, amethyst, sardonx, red, silver. </div> <bR> <div> Fertility - 7, 12, east wind (Eurius), storks, rabbits, pregnant </div> <div> goddesses, eggs, cheese, agate, coral, jade, green, yellow, knots </div> <bR> <div> Forgiveness - moonstone, alexandrite, white, 2, 9, anything to </div> <div> represent the area of discord. </div> <bR> <div> Friendship - jade, pink, 12, 2, picture of friends, interlocking </div> <div> symbols. </div> <bR> <div> Foundations - lead, earth colour, 1, 3, 12, soil, farms, trees, root, </div> <div> anchors. </div> <bR> <div> Ghosts - candles, wind items, ouija boards, personal things of the </div> <div> person being contacted, sheets, agate, lodestone, turquoise, </div> <div> (to protect from ghosts = jade, jasper, malachite, pepper, beans) </div> <bR> <div> goals - bullseye, dart board, target, arrows, ladders, steps, 4, red, </div> <div> orange, brown, daisy, ant, agate, beryl, jade. </div> <bR> <div> Gossip - 4, 8, 9, carnelian, worms, fire, binding items such as </div> <div> paperclips, staples and clothes pegs. </div> <bR> <div> Grief - jet, 1, 21, balms, feathers, tea, cocoa, chocolate. </div> <bR> <div> Grounding - 1, 6, 12, cellar or low rooms, soil, trees, brown </div> <bR> <div> Habits - representation of the habit, yeast bread dough (which rises </div> <div> to better things), soda left to go flat (represents negative energy), </div> <div> ashes, butterflies, red, green. </div> <bR> <div> Harmony - pale blue, white, 2, 3, gentle music, objects where several </div> <div> items come together to form beauty (floral arrangements, fabric), </div> <div> scales. </div> <bR> <div> Health - 3, turquoise, amber, coral, bandages, ankh, red cross, red, </div> <div> blue, green, orange juice, chicken soup. </div> <bR> <div> Heart break - carnelian, coral, 8, tissues, rose quartz. </div> <bR> <div> Humour - agate, feathers, kittens, otters, gag gifts, toys, bright </div> <div> colours, fool tarot card, clowns. </div> <bR> <div> Identifying (people and objects) - clay balls (uncovering thievery), </div> <div> tea leaves, flour or dust, beer, 5, yellow, dowsing tools. </div> <bR> <div> Imagination - yellow, birds, butterflies, winged creatures, clouds, </div> <div> closet, kites, 3rd eye, inner child. </div> <bR> <div> Inspiration - 7, beer, tea, bright colours, green, yellow, light, open </div> <div> windows, open eye. </div> <bR> <div> Intuition - lamps, coffee, water, all fluids, mushrooms, eggs, key </div> <div> holes, silver, yellow, green, 5. </div> <bR> <div> Jobs - money, job advertisements, status symbols, company logos, 13, </div> <div> meat, gourmet foods, symbols of security. </div> <bR> <div> Joy - agate, balloons, cake, cheese, feathers, honey, sugar, jelly, </div> <div> blue. </div> <bR> <div> Judgement - amethyst. Birds, coffee, mushrooms, gold, blueish purple, </div> <div> 10, magnifying, glass, scales, calculator. </div> <bR> <div> Kindness - supple items, things that soften or smooth, sandpaper, </div> <div> fabric softener, skin lotion, charity organisation logo, flowers, </div> <div> cookies, orange, 9. </div> <bR> <div> Kinship - interlocking web or chain, spider web, trees, roses, coat </div> <div> of arms, broom, knots, bread, jade, pink, 1, 9, 12, warm and cozy </div> <div> items, picnic tables, bbq. </div> <bR> <div> Knowledge - books, glasses, library, school, desk, notepad, light </div> <div> bulb, sharp items, computer, yellow, gold, sunflower, 3, 4, 6, 10 </div> <bR> <div> Leadership - medals, crowns, rod of leadership, elevated chair, lions, </div> <div> grasshoppers, amethyst, honey wine, gold, redish purple. </div> <bR> <div> Liberation - birds, wings, broken chains and cords, untied knots, </div> <div> cleansing spices, garlic, amethyst, ashes, 4, 40. </div> <bR> <div> Love - 2, 3, 12, heart, doves, lovebirds, flowers, cupid, mead. </div> <bR> <div> Luck - 1, 4, 7, personal lucky, number, 13, dragonfly, rabbits foot, </div> <div> fish, rainbows, wind, ships, champagne, found items, black cats. </div> <bR> <div> Lust - chocolate, cherries, red </div> <bR> <div> Magick - moonstone, amber, silver, quartz, 7, 13, elder, eggs, </div> <div> athame, wand (etc.), circle, pentagram, purple, woven items, </div> <div> candles, "witch animals" such as cats. </div> <bR> <div> Mental abilities - amethyst, books, glasses, computers, keys, </div> <div> diplomas, 6, 10, yellow, gold. </div> <bR> <div> Money - green, silver, gold, anything that grows and expands, wallet, </div> <div> chequebook, pay stub, piggy bank, wishing wells, alfalfa, allspice, </div> <div> almond, moss agate, moonstone, shells. </div> <bR> <div> Movement - red, yellow, vibrant colours, batteries, electric </div> <div> generators, sneakers, active clothes (tracksuits), cars, bikes, train </div> <div> (etc.), clouds, water, roads, blenders, matches, animals and insects </div> <div> known for swiftness, bees, birds, air, 40. </div> <bR> <div> Nature - animals or plant costumes, masks, pictures, seasonal </div> <div> representations, gardens, woods, places of nature, green, brown, 9, </div> <div> 12. </div> <bR> <div> Negotiation - binoculars, glasses, things that have the ability to </div> <div> smooth or cool, ice, blenders, white, pink, yellow, gold, amethyst, </div> <div> carnelian, open hand, flexible items, 2. </div> <bR> <div> New endeavours - pinky orange, new brooms, keys, chimes, open doors, </div> <div> chicken, cheese, agate, 3, 4, 6. </div> <bR> <div> Nightmares - agate, amber, malachite, pyrite, white, blue, gold, 6. </div> <bR> <div> Oaths - carnelian, agate, amethyst, knots, communal cups, neutral </div> <div> places like the middle of a bridge, 2, X rune. </div> <bR> <div> Obtaining - agate, beryl, jade, Hematite, spiders, targets, brass </div> <div> rings, pointers, anything that helps solidify other items (flour, </div> <div> gelatine), 4, red, orange. </div> <bR> <div> Omens - divination tools, eyes, grey hair, yellow, 5, dirt, birds, </div> <div> feathers, candles, copper, reflective surfaces, bowls, round </div> <div> crystals, moonstone. </div> <bR> <div> Openings - open windows, open books, open doors, starting line in a </div> <div> race, keys, handles, hammer, shovel, archways, can openers, camera, 1, </div> <div> yellow-green, brown. </div> <bR> <div> Organisation - computers, calculator, pen, notepad, clock, broom, </div> <div> filing cabinets, drawers, 2, 3, 10, gold, yellow, fish, amethyst, </div> <div> coral. </div> <bR> <div> Overcoming - steps, ladders, iron, balloons, cleansing herbs, element </div> <div> fire, salt, items that are loosened, untied shoes, 4, 8, 10, red. </div> <bR> <div> Passion - chocolate, eggs, "energy foods", red, orange, onyx, </div> <div> candlelight, 2, fire related items. </div> <bR> <div> Passages - butterfly, chameleon, hoops, fire pits, keys, doors, </div> <div> archways, woven or flowing things, almond, butter, salves, agate, </div> <div> element air, purple, blue. </div> <bR> <div> Peace - bridges, open hands, pale blue, amethyst, 2, white. </div> <bR> <div> Power - electrical outlets, batteries, blender, quartz, topaz, gold, </div> <div> red, orange, 8, your hair, lion, powerful animals. </div> <bR> <div> Prejudice - east wind, anything that softens and smooths, an iron, </div> <div> skin lotion, carnelian, amethyst, open hand, eyes, ears, 2, 3, blue, </div> <div> white, black. </div> <bR> <div> Prosperity - 4, 12, north wind, fish, dragonfly, anything that </div> <div> thrives in your area, shells. </div> <bR> <div> Protection - coral, malachite, topaz, image of a shield, sprinkled </div> <div> water, fence, white light, dog, circle, 6. </div> <bR> <div> Quests - primary colours, 4, 13, 40, birds, horses, holy grail, </div> <div> chalices, shoes, thread, moonstone, rock crystal, footpaths, east wind </div> <bR> <div> Quick mindedness - yellow, gold, 10, amethyst, rabbit, snap of the </div> <div> finger, coin flips, alarms, light bulbs, sharp items, east wind. </div> <bR> <div> Quiet - white, pink, black, dark blue, stars, snow, ear, finger to </div> <div> lips, bed. </div> <bR> <div> Recovering items - 2, 4, yellow, blue, agate, amethyst, chicken, </div> <div> string, circle, boomerang, magnet, magnifying glass, dowsing rod </div> <bR> <div> Relationships - bridges, cake, cups, jade, knots, dog, woven or </div> <div> connected items, 2, 3, 9, 12, 13, pink, orange, cocoa, paperclips, </div> <div> things that join or unite other items. </div> <bR> <div> Remembering - fish, 5, 8, 10, books, notepad, photo, computers, </div> <div> carnelian, dragons, elephant, tortoise, long living creatures, </div> <div> yellow, gold. </div> <bR> <div> Roles - masks, costumes, chameleon, flexible and fluid or variegated </div> <div> items, 4, 6, 8, 10, curtains, make-up, mirrors. </div> <bR> <div> Safe travel - car, plane, inspection stickers, road map, guidebooks, </div> <div> cameras, coins, moonstone, turquoise, shoes, white. </div> <bR> <div> Separation - % symbol, fire, cut cords, scissors, knives, partitions, </div> <div> things that can be stored or put out of sight, ashes, oil, salves, </div> <div> blue, black. </div> <bR> <div> Sleep - pillows, quiet music, bed, blankets, yawning, topaz, sheep, </div> <div> bears, caves. </div> <bR> <div> Speech - wax lips, silver tongue, cue cards, soup, coffee, ham, </div> <div> quartz, carnelian, gold, red, yellow, 8. </div> <bR> <div> Teachers/teaching - pointers, chalk, white robes, amethyst, agate, </div> <div> magnets, sun, books, keys, gold, green, 4, 8, 10, 12, 21, brown. </div> <bR> <div> Technomagic - item in need of repair, tools, instruction manuals, </div> <div> amethyst. </div> <bR> <div> Tenacity - sticky items, red coals, immovable objects, ants, orange, </div> <div> red, 3. </div> <bR> <div> Thrift - mouse, shopping coupons, pennies, leftovers, bank, change </div> <div> purse, jars, bottles, food wrap, measuring cups, macaroni and cheese, </div> <div> bread, cords, twist ties, yellow, green, 10, anything that stretches. </div> <bR> <div> Transformation - fires, ashes, caterpillar, butterfly, eggs, flower </div> <div> buds, seeds, food processor, moon phases, phoenix, masks, pepper, 8, </div> <div> anything that changes. </div> <bR> <div> Unconscious mind - ink, wax blots, silver, white, moon, water, eyes, </div> <div> 7. </div> <bR> <div> Understanding - ear or open hand, binoculars, glasses, items that </div> <div> improve vision, amethyst, keys, light bulbs, candles, sunlight, 40, </div> <div> 5, orange. </div> <bR> <div> Unions - rings, flower garlands, contracts, cups, triangle, wax </div> <div> seals, tied knots, celebratory decorations, cake, agate, 1, 2. </div> <bR> <div> Versatility - modelling clay, play-dough, rubber band, water, </div> <div> chameleon, cats, winds, 5, 12, wax, anything which changes. </div> <bR> <div> Victory - finishing line, flags, thumbs-up sign, agate, Hematite, </div> <div> ants, rubber tree, 4, blue, red, gold. </div> <bR> <div> Viewpoints - ladders, telescopes, birds, binoculars, glasses, lamps, </div> <div> 5, "which came first, the chicken or the egg". </div> <bR> <div> Virtue - glove, sword, coat of arms, jade, agate, amethyst, rock </div> <div> crystal, 9, 13. </div> <bR> <div> Visions (dreams) - pizza and other unusual combinations of food </div> <div> stuffs, yellow, eye pads, topaz. </div> <bR> <div> Weather - water, drums, fires, bird calls, smoke blown in a certain </div> <div> direction, jasper, knots, elemental colours, weather symbols, </div> <div> creatures of very specific climates, objects associated through </div> <div> folklore with specific weather patterns (like red sun = rain). </div> <bR> <div> Web weaving (networks) - spider webs, things that connect, tape, </div> <div> string, paperclips, chain, baskets, phone lines, chain letters, trees. </div> <bR> <div> Wisdom - sage, 5, owl, agate, amethyst, purple, old people. </div> <bR> <div> Wishes - wells, coins, candles, bottles, rainbows, 4 leaved clovers, </div> <div> 7, dandelion, feathers, first star in the sky. </div> <bR> <div> Youthful outlook - falling star, chalk, crayons, toys, garnet, </div> <div> balloons, jelly, cookies, candy, traditional children's food (eg. </div> <div> Fairy floss), white, pale yellow, open windows, swings, slides. </div> <bR> <div> Zeal - cheering, pompoms, young playful animals, red, 6, fire element, </div> <div> sausage.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> Astral Projection </div> <div> Color - Yellow, Blue </div> <div> Herb - Dittany of Crete, Mugwort, Poplar </div> <div> Stone - Quartz Crystal </div> <bR> <div> Banishing </div> <div> Color - Black </div> <div> Herb - Basil, Yarrow </div> <div> Stone - Salt </div> <bR> <div> Beauty </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Avocado, Catnip, Flax, Ginsing, Maidenhair, Yerba Santa </div> <div> Stone - Herkimer Diamond, Jasper, Tigers's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Business Success </div> <div> Color - Green, Violet </div> <div> Herb - Benzoin, Bladderwrack, Dock, Vertivert </div> <div> Stone - Bloodstone </div> <bR> <div> Centering </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Vervain </div> <div> Stone - Calcite, Herkimer Diamond </div> <bR> <div> Chastity </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Cactus, Camphor, Coconut, Cucumber, Fleabane, Hawthorne, </div> <div> Lavender, Pineapple, Sweetpea, Vervain, Witch Hazel </div> <div> Stone - Jasper </div> <bR> <div> Childbirth </div> <div> Color - Blue, Red </div> <div> Herb - Corn </div> <div> Stone - Geodes </div> <bR> <div> Courage </div> <div> Color - Red </div> <div> Herb - Borage, Black Cohosh, Columbine, Masterwort, Mullein, </div> <div> Poke, Ragweed, Sweetpea, Tea, Thyme, Tonka, Wahoo, Yarrow </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Bloodstone, Herkimer Diamond, Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Dead </div> <div> Color - Black </div> <div> Herb - Yew </div> <div> Stone - Fossils </div> <bR> <div> Dieting </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Basil </div> <div> Stone - Moonstone, </div> <bR> <div> Divination </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Broom, Camphor, Cherry, Dandelion, Fig, Goldenrod, Ground </div> <div> Ivy, Hibiscus, Meadowsweet, Orange, Orris, Pomegranite </div> <div> Stone - Hematite, Moonstone, Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Dreams </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Mistletoe </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst </div> <bR> <div> Employment </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Devil's Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan </div> <div> Stone - Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Exorcism </div> <div> Color - Black </div> <div> Herb - Angelica, Arbutus, Asafoetida, Avens, Basil, Beans, Birch, </div> <div> Boneset, Buckthorn, Clove, Clover, Cumin, Devil's Bit, </div> <div> Dragon's Blood, Elder, Fern, Fleabane, Frankincense, Fumitory, Grlic, </div> <div> Heliotrope, Horehound, Horseradish, Juniper, Leek, Liliac, </div> <div> Mallow, Mint, Mistletoe, Mullein, Myrrh, Nettle, Onion, Peach, </div> <div> Peony, Pepper Pine, Rosemary, Rue, Sagebrush, Sandalwood, Sloe, </div> <div> Snapdragon, Tamarisk, Thistle, Witch Grass, Yarrow </div> <div> Stone - Bloodstone, Jasper </div> <bR> <div> Fertility </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Agaric, Banana, Bistort, Bodhi, Carrot, Cuckoo-Flower, </div> <div> Cucumber, Cyclamen, Daffodil, Dock, Fig, Geranium, Grape, Gawthorn, </div> <div> Hazel, Horsetail, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mustard, Myrtle, Nuts, Oak, </div> <div> Olive, Date Palm, Patchouly, Peach, Pine, Pomegranite, Poppy, </div> <div> Rice, Sunflower, Wheat </div> <div> Stone - Geodes </div> <bR> <div> Fidelity </div> <div> Color - Pink </div> <div> Herb - Chickweed, Chili Pepper, Clover, Cumin, Elder, Licorice, </div> <div> Magnolia, Nutmeg, Rhubarb, Rye, Scullup, Spikenard, Giant Vetch, </div> <div> Yerba Mate </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Herkimer Diamonds </div> <bR> <div> Friendship </div> <div> Color - Pink </div> <div> Herb - Lemon, Love Seed, Passion Flower, Sweetpea </div> <div> Stone - Aventurine </div> <bR> <div> Gambling </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Angelica, Chamomile, Devil's Shoestring </div> <div> Stone - Aventurine, Tigers Eye </div> <bR> <div> Gardening </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Apples </div> <div> Stone - Herkimer Diamond, Jasper </div> <bR> <div> Grounding </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Vervain </div> <div> Stone - Hematite, Moonstone, Salt, </div> <bR> <div> Happiness </div> <div> Color - Blue, Pink </div> <div> Herb - Catnip, Celendine, Cyclamen, Hawthorn, High John the </div> <div> Conqueror, Hyacinth, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Marijoram, </div> <div> Meadowsweet, Morning Glory, Purslane, Quince, Saffron, St. John's </div> <div> Wort, Witch Grass </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Aventurine, Herkimer Diamond </div> <bR> <div> Healing/Health </div> <div> Color - Green, Violet, Brown, Blue </div> <div> Herb - Addler's Tongue, Allspice, Amaranth, Angelica, Balm of </div> <div> Lemon, Balm of Gilead, Barley, Bay, Bittersweet, Blackberry, </div> <div> Bracken, Burdock, Calamus, Carnation, Cedar, Cinammon, Citron, </div> <div> Cowslip, Cucumber, Dock, Elder, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Figwort, </div> <div> Flax, Gardenia, Garlic, Ginseng, Goat's Rue, Golden Seal, </div> <div> Groundsel, Heliotrope, Hemp, Henna, Hops, Horehound, Horse </div> <div> Chestnut, Ivy, Job's Tears, Life Everlasting, Lime, Mesquite, </div> <div> Mint, Mugwort, Myrrh, Nettle, Oak, Olive, Onion, Peppermint, </div> <div> Pepper Tree, Persimmon, Pine, Plaintain, Potato, Rose, Rosemary, </div> <div> Rowan, Rue, Saffron, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Thistle, Thyme, Ti, </div> <div> Tobacco, Vervain, Violet, Wild Plum, Willow, Wintergreen, Wood </div> <div> Sorrel, Yerba Santa </div> <bR> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Calcite, carnelian, </div> <div> Quartz Crystal, Hematite, Herkimer Diamond, Jasper, Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Invisibility </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Amaranth, Chicory, Edelweiss, fern, Helitrope, mistletoe, </div> <div> poppy, Wolf's Bane </div> <div> Stone - Bloodstone, Tigers Eye </div> <bR> <div> Legal Matters </div> <div> Color - Green, Brown </div> <div> Herb - Buckthorne, Cascara Sagrada, Celandine, Hickory marigold, </div> <div> Skunk Cabbage </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Bloodstone </div> <bR> <div> Longevity </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Cypress, Lavender, Lemon, Life-Everlasting, Maple, Peach, </div> <div> Sage, Tansy </div> <div> Stone - Fossils, Jasper </div> <bR> <div> Love </div> <div> Color - Red, Pink </div> <div> Herb - Adam and Eve, Aloe, Apple, Apricot, Aster, Avens, Avocado, </div> <div> Bachelor's Butons, Balm of Lemon, Balm of Gilead, Barley, Basil, </div> <div> Beans, Bedstraw, Beet, Betony, Bleeding Heart, Bloodroot, Brazil </div> <div> Nut, Caper, Cardamon, Catnip, Chamomile, Cherry, Chestnut, </div> <div> Chickweed, Chili Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Cohosh, </div> <div> Coltsfoot, Columbine, Copal, Coriander, Crocus, Cubeb, </div> <div> Cuckoo-Flower, Daffodil, Daisy, Damiana, Devil's Bit, Dill, </div> <div> Dogbane, Dragon's Blood, Dutchman's Breeches, Elecampane, Elm, </div> <div> Endive, Eryngo, Fig, Fuzzy Weed, Gardenia, Gentian, Geranium, </div> <div> Ginger, Ginseng, Grains of Paradise, Hemp, Hibiscus, High John </div> <div> the Conqueror, Houseleek, Hycinth, Indian Paint Brush, Jasmine, </div> <div> Joe-Pye Weed, Juniper, Kava-Kava, Lad's Mantle, Lavender, Leek, </div> <div> Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Licorice, Lime, Linden, Liverwort, Lobelia, </div> <div> Lotus, Lovage, Love Seed, Maidenhair, Male Fern, Mallow, </div> <div> Mandrake, Maple, Marljoram, Mastic, Meadow Rue, Meadowsweet, </div> <div> Mimosa, Mistletoe, Moonwort, Myrtle, Nuts, </div> <div> Oleandar, Orange, Orchid, Pansy, Papya, Pea, Peach, Pear, </div> <div> PeppermintPeriwinkle, Pimento, Plum, Plumeria, Poppy, Prickley </div> <div> Ash, Primrose, Purslane, Quassia, Quince, Raspberry, Rose, </div> <div> Rosemary, Rue, Rye, Saffron, Sarsaparilla, Scullcap, Senna, </div> <div> Snakeroot, Southernwood, Spearmint, Spiderwort, Strawberry, Sugar </div> <div> Cane, Sumbul, Tamarind, Thyne, Tomato, Tonka,Tormentil, Trillium, </div> <div> Tulip, Valerian, Vanilla, Venus Flytrap, Vervain, Vertivert, </div> <div> Violet, Willow, Witchgrass, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yerba Mate, Yohimbe </div> <bR> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Calcite, Jasper, Lepidolite, Moonstone </div> <bR> <div> Luck </div> <div> Color - Green, Orange </div> <div> Herb - Allspice, Aloe, Bamboo, Banyan, Be-Still, Bluebell, </div> <div> Cabbage, Calamus, China Berry, Cinchona, Cotton, Daffadil, </div> <div> Devil's Bit, Fern, Grains of PAradaise, Hazel, Heather, Holly, </div> <div> Houseleek, Huckleberry, Irish Moss, Job's Tears, Linden, Lucky </div> <div> Hand, Male Fern, Moss, Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, Persimmon, Pineapple, </div> <div> Pomegranite, Poppy, Purslane, Rose, Snakeroot, Star Anise, Straw, </div> <div> Strawberry, Sumbul, Vertivert, Violet, Wood Rose </div> <bR> <div> Stone - Aventurine, Lepidolite, Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Magickal Power </div> <div> Color - Violet </div> <div> Herb - Cinnamon, Club Moss </div> <div> Stone - Bloodstone, Crystal Quartz </div> <bR> <div> Meditation </div> <div> Color - Blue </div> <div> Herb - Bodhi, Gotu Kola </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Geodes </div> <bR> <div> Mental Powers </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Caraway, Celery, Eyebright, Grape, Horehound, Lily of the </div> <div> Valley </div> <div> Stone - Aventurine, Herkimer Diamond </div> <bR> <div> Money, Wealth, Prosperity, Riches </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Alfalfa, Allspice, Almond, Basil, Bergamot, Blackberry, </div> <div> Bladderwrack, Blue Flag, Briony, Bromeliad, Buckwheat, Calamus, </div> <div> Camelia, Cascara Sagrada, Cashew, Cedar, Chamomile, Cinnimon, </div> <div> Cinqufoil, Clove, Clover, Comfrey, Cowslip, Dill, Dock, Elder, </div> <div> Fenugreek, Fern, Flax, Fumitory, Galangal, Ginger, Goldenrod, </div> <div> Golden Seal, Gorse, Grapes of Paradise, Grape, Heliotrope, High </div> <div> John the Conqueror, Honesty, Honeysuckle, Horse Chestnut, Irish </div> <div> Moss, Jasmine, Lucky Hand, Mandrake, Maple, Marjoram, May Apple, </div> <div> Mint, Moonwort, Moss, Myrtle, Nutmeg, Oak, Oats, Onion, Orange, </div> <div> Oregon Grape, Parchouly, Pea, Periwinkle, Pine, Pineapple, </div> <div> Pipsissewa, Pomegranite, Popla, Poppy, </div> <div> Rattlesnake Root, Rice, Snapdragon, Sassafras, Seamae, Snakeroot, </div> <div> Squill,Tea, Tonka, Trillium, Vervain </div> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Calcite, Herkimer </div> <div> Diamond, Jasper, </div> <div> Salt, Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Nightmares, Banashing </div> <div> Color - Black </div> <div> Herb - Betony, Cedar </div> <div> Stone - Lepidolite </div> <bR> <div> Peace </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Dulse, Eryngo, Gardenia, Lavender, Loosetrife, </div> <div> Meadowsweet, Morning Glory, Myrtle, Olive, Passion Flower, </div> <div> Pennyroyal, Scullcap, Vervain, VioletStone - Ametyhest, </div> <div> Aventurine, Calcite, Herkimer Diamond, Jasper, Lepidolite </div> <bR> <div> Physical Energy </div> <div> Color - Red </div> <div> Herb - Carnation </div> <div> Stone - Calcite, Herkimer Diamond, Tiger's Eye </div> <bR> <div> Physical Strength </div> <div> Color - Red </div> <div> Herb - Carnation </div> <div> Stone - Bloodstone, Herkimer Diamond </div> <bR> <div> Protection </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Acacia, Africian Violet, Agrimony, Ague Root, Aloe, </div> <div> Althea, Alyssum, Amaranth, Anemone, Angelica, Anise, Arbutus, </div> <div> Asafoetida, Ash, Balm Of Gilead, Bamboo, Barley, Basil, Bay, </div> <div> Bean, Betony, Birch, Bittersweet, Blackberry, Bladderwrack, </div> <div> Bloodroot, Blueberry, Bodhi, Boneset, Briony, Bromeliad, Broom, </div> <div> Buckthorn, Burdock, Cactus, Calamus, Caraway, Cohosh, Cotton, </div> <div> Cumin, Curry, Cyclamen, Cypress, Datura, Devil's Bit, Devil's </div> <div> Shoestring, Dill, Dogwood, Dragon's Blood, Ebony, Elder, </div> <div> Elecampane, Eucalyptus, Euphoria, Fennel, Fern, Feverwort, </div> <div> Figwort, Flax, Fleabane, Foxglove, Frankincense, Galangal, </div> <div> Garlic,Geranium, Ginseng, Gorse, Gourd, Grain, Grass, Hazel, Heather, </div> <div> Holly,Honeysuckle, Horehound, Houseleek, Hyacinth, Hyssop, Irish Moss, </div> <div> Ivy,Juniper, Kava Kava, Lady's Slipper, Larch, Larkspur, Lavender, </div> <div> Leek, Lettuce, Lilac, Lily, Lime, Linden, Liquidamber, </div> <div> Loosestrife, Lotus, Lucky Hand, Mallow, Mandrake, Marigold, </div> <div> Masterwort, Meadow Rue, Mimosa, Mint, Mistletoe, Molluka, </div> <div> Mugwort, Mulberry, Mullein, Mustard, Myrrh, Nettle, Norfolk </div> <div> Island Pine, Oak, Olive, Onion, Orris, Papya, Papyrus, Parslye, </div> <div> Pennyroyal, Peony, Pepper, Peppertree, Periwinkle, Pilot Weed, </div> <div> Pimpernal, Pine, Plantain, Plum, Primrose, Perslane, Quince, </div> <div> Radish, Ragwort, Raspberry, Rattlesnake Root, Rhubarb, Rice, </div> <div> Roots,Rose, Rosemary, Rowan, Sage, St. Johns Wort, Sandalwood, Sloe, </div> <div> Snapdragon, Southernwood, Spanish Moss, Squill, Tamarisk, </div> <div> Thistle, Ti, Toadflax, Tomato, Tormentil, Tulip, Valerian, Venus </div> <div> Flytrap, Vervain, Violet, Wax Plant, Willow, Wintergreen, Witch </div> <div> Hazel, Wolf's Bane, Woodruff, Wromwood, Yerba Santa, Yucca </div> <bR> <div> Stone - Aventurine, Calcite, Crystal Quartz, Fossils, Herkimer </div> <div> Diamond,Jasper, Lepidolite, Moonstone, Salt, Tigers Eye, </div> <bR> <div> Psychism </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Acacia, Althea, Bay, Bladderwack, Borage, Buchu, Celery, </div> <div> Cinnamon, Citron, Elecampane, Eyebright, Flax, Galangal, Grass, </div> <div> Honeysuckle, Lemongrass, Mace, Marigold, Mastic, Mugwort, </div> <div> Peppermint, Rose, Rowan, Saffron, Star Anise, Stillengia, Sumbul, </div> <div> Thyme, Uva Ursa, Wormwood, Yarrow, Yerba Santa </div> <bR> <div> Stone - Amethyst, Crystal Quartz </div> <bR> <div> Purification </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - Alkanet, Anise, Arable, Asafoetida, Avens, Bay, Benzoin, </div> <div> Betony,Bloodwort, Broom, Cedar, Chamomile, Coconut, Copal, Euphorbia, </div> <div> Fennel,Horseradish, Hyssop, Iris, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Verbana, </div> <div> Mimosa, Parsley, Peppermint, Pepper Tree, Rosemary, Sagebrush, </div> <div> Shallot, Thistle, Thyme, Tobacco, Tumeric, Valverian, Vervain, </div> <div> Yucca </div> <bR> <div> Stone - Calcite, salt </div> <bR> <div> Reconciliation </div> <div> Color - Orange </div> <div> Herb - Beans </div> <div> Stone - Calcite, Herkimer Diamond </div> <bR> <div> Sexual Energy </div> <div> Color - Red </div> <div> Herb - Banana, Beans, Caper, Cohosh, Dragon's Blood, Oak, Olive </div> <div> Stone - Herkimer Diamond, Jasper </div> <bR> <div> Sleep </div> <div> Color - Blue </div> <div> Herb - Agrimony, Chamomile, Cinquefoil, Datura, Elder, Hops, </div> <div> Lavender,Lettuce, Linden, Passion Flower, Peppermint, Purslane, </div> <div> Rosemary,Thyme,Valerian, Vervain </div> <div> Stone - Moonstone, </div> <bR> <div> Spirituality </div> <div> Color - White </div> <div> Herb - African Violet, Aloe, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Gardenia, </div> <div> Myrrh,Sandalwood </div> <div> Stone - Calcite, Herkimer Diamond, Lepidolite </div> <bR> <div> Success </div> <div> Color - Green </div> <div> Herb - Cinnamon, Clover, Ginger, High John the Conqueror, Rowan, </div> <div> Wahoo,Winter's Bark </div> <div> Stone - Aventurine </div> <bR> <div> Travel </div> <div> Color - Brown </div> <div> Herb - Mint </div> <div> Stone - Herkimer Diamond </div> <bR> <div> Wisdom </div> <div> Color - Yellow </div> <div> Herb - Bodhi, Iris, Peach, Sage, Sunflower </div> <div> Stone - Jasper</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> CHARMS</div> <div> Acorn- An acorn anointed with musk oil and carried in your purse, pocket, </div> <div> or charm bag will help to attract the opposite sex to you. The increase your </div> <div> income, anoint an acorn with 3 drops of pine oil when the Moon is waxing, </div> <div> and then bury it in your yard as close as possible to the front door of your </div> <div> house. For Witches and Pagans who follow a Druid or Celtic tradition, 3 </div> <div> acorns placed on a Yule Sabbat altar will help increase magickal or </div> <div> divinatory powers and also bring peace and protection to a Druid circle. </div> <div> Adam and Eve Root- Carry a musk or rose oil-anointed Adam and Eve </div> <div> root in your pocket, purse, or charm bag to make any form of love magick </div> <div> more potent. </div> <div> Amber- is a good-luck gemstone that strengthens the aura, and harmonizes </div> <div> and balances the yin/yang energies. It attracts compassion and can be </div> <div> worn as amuletic jewelry to protect against evil influences and accidental </div> <div> injuries. </div> <div> Amethyst- is a gemstone of power, peace, protection, and spirituality. It </div> <div> helps balance the aura, controls evil thoughts, eases tension, sharpens the </div> <div> intellect, and brings contentment and sincerity into the lives of those who </div> <div> use it. Amethyst is an amulet of exceptional good luck for all persons born </div> <div> in the month of February or under the astrological sign of Pisces. When </div> <div> held in the hand or placed over the Third Eye chakra, it aids spiritual and </div> <div> psychic development, and can be used as a powerful meditation stone. To </div> <div> guard against negativity, wear an amethyst pendant set in silver on a silver </div> <div> chain. When engraved with a Cupid, an amethyst ring attracts true love the </div> <div> wearer. </div> <div> Ankh- The ankh is an ancient Egyptian symbol resembling a cross with a </div> <div> loop at the top. It symbolizes the power of life and cosmic knowledge, and </div> <div> is the oldest and most popular amulet/religious symbol used by the </div> <div> Egyptians. When worn or carried, the ankh brings good health, promotes </div> <div> fertility, and strengthens the psychic powers. </div> <div> Arrowhead- Carry an arrowhead for protection against enemies, bad luck, </div> <div> hexes, jealousy, evil spirits, and all negative forces. Place an arrowhead </div> <div> over your front door (or under the mat) to prevent burglars from breaking </div> <div> into your home, and keep one in your car to help guard against accidents </div> <div> and theft. </div> <div> Bear Amulet- Wearing a bear-claw amulet will help a woman during </div> <div> childbirth and increase physical strength. An amulet in the image of a gear </div> <div> can also be used in Neo-Pagan rituals to help invoke the powers of the </div> <div> lunar Goddess Diana. </div> <div> Beryl- Known as both the "mystic stone" and the "Seer's Stone," yellow or </div> <div> golden beryl increases psychic abilities when placed over the Third Eye </div> <div> chakra or when held in the left hand during meditative rituals. When worn </div> <div> as amuletic jewelry, beryl is said to banish fear, strengthen the intellect, </div> <div> protect against enemies, promote the love of married couples, and attract </div> <div> the affections of the opposite sex. Once used to make crystal balls, beryl </div> <div> has long been used by seers as a scrying stone and as a dowsing stone to </div> <div> help locate lost or hidden thins. To promote friendship or to reconcile </div> <div> enemies, engrave the image of a frog on a piece of beryl and carry it near </div> <div> to your heart or wear it on a gold necklace. </div> <div> Buddha Amulet- Wear a golden Buddha charm on a necklace or bracelet or </div> <div> carry a small jade Buddha as an amulet to bring good luck and wealth into </div> <div> you life. </div> <div> Bull Amulet- To increase fertility in women and virility in men, wear a </div> <div> bull-shaped amulet, or place one under the bed before making love. When </div> <div> worn as jewelry, the symbol of the bull protects the wearer against all </div> <div> maledictions, procures the favor of magistrates, and brings extras special </div> <div> good luck to persons born under the astrological sign of Taurus. </div> <div> Dolphin Amulet- For protection against accidents when traveling by ship, </div> <div> wear or carry an amulet shaped like or bearing the image of a dolphin. </div> <div> Dove Amulet- To bring peace into your home or workplace, wear a </div> <div> dove-shaped amulet on a chain around your neck. The symbol of the turtle </div> <div> dove protects the wearer against death, fire, and lightning. The dove is a </div> <div> bird sacred to Ishtar, Aphrodite and other Goddesses of love and fertility. </div> <div> Eye of Horus- Also known as the "Udjat" or "All-Seeing Eye'" the Eye of </div> <div> Horus is an ancient symbol used in modern Witchcraft as an amulet for </div> <div> wisdom, prosperity, spiritual protection, good health, the increasing of </div> <div> clairvoyant powers and protection against thieves. </div> <div> Fairy Amulet- Wear any type of fairy-shaped jewelry as an amulet to </div> <div> increase magickal powers, enhance all enchantments, attract fairy-folk and </div> <div> put your spirit in harmony with Mother Nature. </div> <div> Fish Amulet- An amulet shaped like a pair of fish and made of gold or </div> <div> mother-of-pearl will increase fertility and virility, bring prosperity and </div> <div> offer you protection from people who hate you or have evil intentions. For </div> <div> persons born under the astrological sign of Pisces, the fish is an especially </div> <div> powerful good luck amulet. </div> <div> Four Leaf Clover- Good fortune will smile on you if you carry a four leaf </div> <div> clover, or if you wear a pin, ring, or pendant shaped like one. The four leaf </div> <div> clover (a highly magickal plant and a powerful amulet of Irish origin) is </div> <div> believed to be the most powerful of all natural amulets and is especially </div> <div> favorable for persons born under the astrological signs of Cancer and </div> <div> Pisces. It was sacred to the Trinity, and was used by the ancient Druids as </div> <div> a charm against evil and to attain clairvoyant powers. </div> <div> Fox Amulet- Wear or carry an amulet bearing the image of a fox for </div> <div> prosperity or to aid in the development of shape-shifting powers. </div> <div> Frog Amulet- To promote friendship or reconcile enemies, engrave the </div> <div> image of a frog on a piece of beryl and carry it near your heart or wear it as </div> <div> a necklace. A frog amulet is also good for increasing fertility and virility. </div> <div> Garlic- Garlic is one of the oldest and most famous of natural protection </div> <div> amulets used throughout the world in a variety of ways. Witches and </div> <div> Shamans us it as a healing amulet. Garlic is said to be ruled by Mars and </div> <div> under the influence of Aries and Scorpio. </div> <div> Garnet- Also known as the "Passion Stone," the garnet is a balancer of the </div> <div> yin/yang energies. It increases psychic sensitivity and sexual energy. </div> <div> Garnet is an ideal gemstone to use during meditative rituals, and it can be </div> <div> worn as amuletic jewelry to attract sexual love and soul mates. When </div> <div> placed under a pillow or worn while sleeping, it wars off bad dreams and </div> <div> evil spirits of the night. A garnet engraved with the symbol of a lion is a </div> <div> powerful amulet for attracting good health and success. It also protects the </div> <div> wearer from all dangers when traveling. To attract a lover, wear a </div> <div> heart-shaped garnet amulet in a red velvet charm bag over your heart. (be </div> <div> sure to anoint it every Friday night with three drops of rose or patchouli </div> <div> oil.) </div> <div> Goat Amulet- The symbol of the goat (sacred to Aphrodite and the Horned </div> <div> God) increases fertility when worn or carried as an amulet, and is </div> <div> especially favorable as a good luck charm for persons born under the </div> <div> astrological sign of Capricorn. </div> <div> Horseshoe- The horseshoe is a well known good luck symbol in many </div> <div> parts of the world. According to superstition, nail an iron horseshoe with </div> <div> the convex side up for protection against sorcery and bad luck. For good </div> <div> luck, nail it over your door with the convex side pointing down. Wear any </div> <div> type of horseshoe shaped jewelry or carry a miniature horseshoe charm in </div> <div> a mojo charm bag to promote fertility, guard against evil, and attract good </div> <div> luck. To ward off bad luck and negativity, wear a ring made of horseshoe </div> <div> nails. </div> <div> Indian Head Amulet- For protection against all negative influences and evil </div> <div> spirits, wear an Indian head coin on a chain around your neck or carry one </div> <div> in a purse, pocket, or mojo charm bag. The symbol of the Indian head is </div> <div> considered by many to be the most powerful of amulets, and it can also be </div> <div> used as a good luck charm when gambling. </div> <div> Jacinth- Aids in astral projection and increases psychic powers. It is often </div> <div> worn or carried as an amulet for the attainment of honor, prudence and </div> <div> wisdom. It is also reputed to protect against poisonings, lightning, injuries </div> <div> and wounds. In Italy, jacinth is used as the birthstone for persons born in </div> <div> the month of January. </div> <div> Jade- Jade is a mystical gemstone sacred to the Chinese Goddess of healing </div> <div> mercy. It is the symbol of tranquillity and wisdom. It is said to possess </div> <div> yang (the vital masculine principal), and in China it was believed to impart </div> <div> immortality. When worn as amuletic jewelry, jade prevents nightmares and </div> <div> prolongs life. Wear a jade butterfly as an amulet to attract love and good </div> <div> luck. A jade statue placed in the house near a window or in the garden to </div> <div> avert lightning. </div> <div> Owl Amulet- To increase knowledge, wear an owl shaped pendant made </div> <div> of gold, silver or copper. The symbol of the owl (sacred to the Goddess </div> <div> Athena) also brings good luck, especially to all persons born under an </div> <div> Earth sign: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn. </div> <div> Peace Amulet- To bring peace within and around you, to end conflicts or to </div> <div> aid in meditation, wear any type of amuletic jewelry in the shape of a </div> <div> peace sign. </div> <div> Pyramid Amulet- Wear a pyramid amulet to improve work habits, increase </div> <div> or re-energize your psychic powers, or to attract good luck into your life. </div> <div> Crystals shaped like pyramids posses the power to balance emotional </div> <div> qualities and are said to bring wisdom. The power of the pyramid is also </div> <div> believed by many to enhance meditations and past life regressions, break </div> <div> unhealthy addictions and even revive ailing house plants. </div> <div> Ram Amulet- An amulet in the shape of a ram will increase fertility in </div> <div> women. It also brings exceptional good luck to those born under the </div> <div> astrological sign of Aries. </div> <div> Saint Christopher Medallion- This is a powerful amulet of protection. Wear </div> <div> it as a necklace or carry it in a purple flannel charm bag for protection </div> <div> against accidents and misfortune while traveling. (Saint Christopher is the </div> <div> patron saint of travelers.) </div> <div> Scarab Beetle Amulet- One of the most famous of all Egyptian amulets, the </div> <div> sacred scarab is an emblem of the Great Creator of the Universe. It is a </div> <div> symbol of perpetual renewal of life and is sacred to the God Khepera. </div> <div> Wear scarab beetle jewelry for good luck and protection against all evil </div> <div> forces. </div> <div> Shark's Tooth- In Hawaii and other parts of the world, it is believed by </div> <div> some that wearing shark's teeth on a necklace will bring good fortune, </div> <div> keep away evil spirits and protect surfers against accidents and shark </div> <div> attacks. </div> <div> Skeleton Key Amulet- Wear an old skeleton key on a chain around your </div> <div> neck as an amulet to open the doors of opportunity and success, and repel </div> <div> evil spirits. </div> <div> Skull Amulet and Spell- To help break the chains of any addiction, wear a </div> <div> gold skull shaped charm necklace as a magickal amulet. Rub the skull </div> <div> three times a day while focusing your eyes upon it and thinking about the </div> <div> misery that your addiction brings. After three months, remove the skull </div> <div> from the chain and throw it into a moving body of water. </div> <div> Sun Symbol- Carry a gold charm shaped like the Sun in a gold or yellow </div> <div> colored velvet charm bag if you wish to acquire wealth, good health, </div> <div> success and/or fame. This is also an effective amulet to use if you feel that </div> <div> others have been causing you trouble. The symbol of the Sun is sacred to </div> <div> all solar deities, and is especially powerful for people born under the </div> <div> astrological sign of Leo. </div> <div> Thunderbird Symbol- Used by Native Americans of the Northwest United </div> <div> States as a weather working symbol to attract rain, thunder and lightning, </div> <div> the thunderbird is a powerful protection amulet and is reputed to bring </div> <div> good luck to gamblers. </div> <div> Tiger Amulet- According to ancient Chinese folklore, to attain physical </div> <div> strength, immortality or the ability to master the art of shape shifting, wear </div> <div> a silver or jade tiger amulet. </div> <div> Tulip Bulb Amulet- Carry a tulip bulb as a natural amulet to bring love </div> <div> into your life. Wear on around your neck or sleep with one under your </div> <div> pillow at night to attract a new lover, increase sex appeal or induce </div> <div> romantic dreams. </div> <div> Turtle Amulet- For spiritual protection, compassion, stimulation of </div> <div> creativity and strengthening of divinatory powers, wear a gold turtle </div> <div> shaped charm on a chain as a necklace or carry it in a white mojo charm </div> <div> bag. </div> <div> Unicorn Amulet- The unicorn is an ancient symbol of chastity and </div> <div> protection, and its fabled horn was said to be used in medieval times as an </div> <div> amulet to detect poisons in the food or drinks of Kings, Queens, Pontiffs </div> <div> and Popes. To promote fertility or increase sexual magnetism, wear any </div> <div> type of amuletic jewelry shaped like a unicorn. </div> <div> Wishbone- Wear a wishbone shaped charm (or even an actual turkey or </div> <div> chicken wishbone on a necklace) as an amulet to attract good luck and to </div> <div> make wishes and dreams come true. </div> <div> Agate: Good luck, meditation, protection, health, purification.</div> <div> Akhet: Ancient Egyptian amulet representing the rising sun. It is held to give the wearer the vigor of the sun god Ra. </div> <div> Aladdin's Lamp: A charm shaped like Aladdin's lamp means good luck and happiness.</div> <div> Alligator Teeth: Protection from sorcery and danger.</div> <div> Amethyst: Power, peace, protection, spirituality, intelligence, luck, psychic power, true love.</div> <div> Animal Shapes: Amulets made from any material representing the shapes of animals. They are supposed to give the wearer the desirable qualities of the animal. </div> <div> Bell: An amulet used by primitive and Western people whose sound was intended to ward off the evil eye and dispel hostile spirits. In the Middle East bells were attached to the harness of horses and camels for the same purposes. </div> <div> Billiken: A good luck ornament in the shape of a human figure. </div> <div> Cat: Cat-shaped jewelry represents prophecy, luck, protections, and the granting of secret wishes.</div> <div> Chai: A symbol of life. Usually made from gold or silver. It supposedly grants the wearer longevity. </div> <div> Cross: Life and divine protection. The christians believed it to be a supreme amulet against all forces of evil. The sign of the cross was thought to cure illness and drive off demons. </div> <div> Cylinder Seal: A seal cylindrical in shape made of clay, precious stones and limestone worn around the neck by the Sumerians and other ancient people as a signature to authenticate business agreements. </div> <div> Dragon: Dragon-shaped amulets offer love, happiness, and fertility, as well as balance.</div> <div> Eye of God: Amulet used to conteract the evil eye. Made of sticks and colored yarn by Huichol Indians of Mexico and attributed with power of protecting people, homes, and fields. </div> <div> Fetish: An amulet, charm, talisman, or object thought to have an embodiment or habitation of a potent spirit. Provides power and strength.</div> <div> Four Leaf Clover: Good luck amulet. The four leaves going clockwise from the left side of the stem represents fame, wealth, love, and health. </div> <div> Fox Tail: Good luck amulet attached to personal possessions . Primitive people believed that it endowed the owner with the cunning of the animal. </div> <div> Heart: An amulet worn by many people around the world. It's a symbol of love and devotion. Ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the abode of the soul. In Europe a heard amulet was reputed to prevent heart disease. </div> <div> Hexagram: A figure of six lines forming a six pointed star. It is worn in many parts of the world as a protection against evil. A widely worn symbol of the Jewish faith called mogen David, shield or, popularly, star of David. </div> <div> Horn of Plenty: A contemporary amulet symbolizing prosperity, modeled on the legendary cornucopia overflowing with flowers and fruit. </div> <div> Horse and Cattle Amulets: Decorations such as ribbons, bells, and bits of metal once attached to animals in Europe and the Middle East to keep them from harm. </div> <div> Horseshoe: A popular contemporary amulet nailed to barn doors for good luck. </div> <div> Household Amulets: An amulet attached to a door or window to keep the house from harm. </div> <div> Knot: An amulet usually of knotted string or cord that was believed to hold the love of a sweetheart or ward off illness. </div> <div> Magic Triangle: Cabbalistic amulet based on the belief that by reducing the size of an inscription, line by line, and evil spirit could be eased out of the sufferer. </div> <div> Jupiter: Brings honor and riches to the wearer. </div> <div> Mars: Induces courage, persistence, and recklessness. Usually made of red stone, such as a ruby. </div> <div> Mercury: Brings success in arts and science. It also gives skill in detecting thieves. Best made out of agate, carnelian, and sardonyx. </div> <div> Mezuzah: Doorpost amulet designed to keep a house safe from evil spirits, demons, ghosts. </div> <div> Moon: Amulet worn in ancient and modern times to bring success in love and good fortune in travil. To assure good foftune it should be worn as a waxing, not a waning moon. That is, with the points to the left. </div> <div> Nefer: An amulet worn by the Egyptians. It represents beauty and goodness. It probably is a form of the heart and windpipe, and was thought to bring youth and happiness. Very popular for making necklaces. </div> <div> Pentagram: A five pointed star representing the five elements of air, fire, water, earth, and spirit. Also represents the figure of a human being. It is thought to protect the wearer from all kinds of evil spirits. Can also be used by magicians to control spirits. Should be worn with one point up. </div> <div> Ra: Thought to give long life and strength. </div> <div> Rings: Worn as amulets to treat illness, dispel forces of evil, keep lovers together, and prevent flight of the soul from the body. </div> <div> Saturn: Promotes dignity, industry, trustworthiness, and success in business. Best made from black stones such as jet, obsidian, or black coral. </div> <div> Scarab: A variety of beetle: image of beetle in clay, faience, precious stones, or other material. Acquire the strength and long life of the god of creation. Was also thought to speak up in the judgement room for a favorable verdict for their master. </div> <div> Sma: An amulet representing the shape of lungs. Was used by Egyptians to give breathing power to the dead by placing on their mummies. </div> <div> Star: Ward off evil or encourage good fortune. </div> <div> Sun: Said to bestow prosperity and friendship. Probably of Egyptian origin. </div> <div> Tassel: An amulet made of a bunch of cords, threads, or strands hanging from a knob or roundish head. In Egypt was thought to bring happiness. Now a symbol of good luck in Mexico. In the Middle East evil spirits were said to shun tassels. </div> <div> Turtle: A tortoise-shaped charm provides courage, creativity, intelligence, spiritual protection, compassion, fertility, sexuality, and protection.</div> <div> Venus: Grants love and appreciation of beauty.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Make sure you have exhausted all physical means. That means, before you do a job spell, check the classifides, ask around etc. Spells are done as a last resort. Remember the Rede, and your spirit *</B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> This is an important section and one that must be read if you have not done any spells before, or if you have only done a few. </div> <div> There are a few things to remember first of all before starting any spells. The first one is that spells are not 'magic' in the way that we see on TV and things don't just happen like they do on 'Bewitched' or any other program. Spellcrafting works when you use the natural energies of the earth and the environment that we live in. Nothing can happen, regardless of what we see on TV, outside of the laws of nature and the universe. </div> <div> Thus, when using the Tarot or any other spell, you are not using 'magic'. You are simply using the forces that already exist within the structure of the universe to produce results consciously. </div> <div> Everyone naturally spellcasts all day every day. When we wish for the bus to come, or if we light a candle for a romantic evening, we are unconsciously spellcasting. The only difference between casting a spell and living your life is that one is a conscious action to produce desired results and one is unconscious. </div> <div> Unfortunately, spell casting has come under fire in the past and labelled evil, Satanic or what-have-you. Spell casting is none of these things. Yet this reputation has drawn to spellcasting people that believe that spells are only to be used when desiring something that is unobtainable in natural reality. The truth is that nothing can be obtained by unnatural means. Wanting a spell to turn a lover against their spouse or making someone love you will not work as the underlying principle of the desire works against the natural laws of the universe. If you are looking for a spell such as these, you might be able to find something else on the web that will promise to offer you this. But whether or not it will work is an entirely different matter. </div> <div> Spell casting is, in it's purest form, understanding the nature of reality that we live in. This is why I have included both Spells and Meditations under the one section. Both of these things are about understanding and using the forces that exist in the universe. Spells and Mediations are ways in which we can learn and use these forces.</div> <div> Making your own spells is the best idea when using spells with the Tarot. As the Tarot is so personal and so accurate in guiding, using the Tarot to make your own spells that are just right for you is perfect. </div> <div> It is believed by many, and I agree with them, that making your own spells is the best way to get a result. The Tarot makes it easy to find out what spell you need and with a little imagination, you can have your own set of spells. </div> <div> It is even better to use the Tarot to make up a new spell each time you need one and let it guide you. </div> <div> Remember to use your deck that you have especially for Tarot Spells and to use only the Major Arcana at least at the beginning. When you are more confident with casting your own spells then you may incorporate the Minor Arcana. I just feel that the Major Arcana is better for this kind of thing. </div> <div> To get started, shuffle the deck as you would for a normal Celtic Cross spread for yourself. As you shuffle, think about casting a spell and ask the Tarot to provide you with the right card. Lay out the cards as you would normally for this spread and the last card in the spread will be the card that you should use for your spell. </div> <div> Don't worry if the card seemingly has little to do with your present dilemma. Remember that the Tarot is privy to great information that perhaps has not risen to your consciousness. If you do not feel right using this card, wait until another day and ask the Tarot again. Remember to think about the spread and use your intuition. Perhaps the information that you need to cast the spell will be forthcoming. </div> <div> When you are comfortable with the card that the Tarot has selected for you make your spell. </div> <div> There are a few things that you need to do but it is very simple. Just think about what words, thoughts and deeds you will need to do to make your desire be realised and incorporate those into a spell. Think about the elements of nature as represented in the Tarot. Fire, Water, Earth and Air. This is why I think that candles are so effective in spells casting, combining the elements of fire and using the universal principle of casting light is a powerful combination. </div> <div> Think about your card and what element it represents. It may be best to use that element and the visual representations of the card in your spell. Remember that making your spell is like doing a reading. Intuition is the best tool that you have for getting the right information. </div> <div> Then just use what you have to do your spell. Write a verse to recite for your spell, pick the element you are going to work with and either use the element or have it's representation on your altar or in your sacred space. Pick your own ritual and times to recite your verse. Whatever you are comfortable with. That's the idea. </div> <div> Always end your spell by thanking the universe for providing your with the result. </div> <div> Take a look at my Spells index for some tips if you are having trouble structuring your spells. It's all trial and error. There might be times of the day that are best for you and times that are not. Find whatever works for you and keep going until you have found the right way. A spell can be anything so keep your mind open. You just need to find the right one for you. </div> <div> {+CORD+MAGICK+}</div> <div> Magick with cords represents another simple magickal operation you can use alone or with other magickal applications, such as candle and petition magick.</div> <div> To use cord magick, all you need to know is the following: </div> <div> •Choice of cord colour (See colour correspondances) </div> <div> •Choice of cord length (Usually 33cm [13 inches]) </div> <div> •Choice of a disposable cord, or a re-useable one </div> <div> •Choice of Divinity (See Deities, Deities 2 and 3) </div> <div> •Choice of Annointing Oil(See Oil Recipes)</div> <bR> <div> Normally, cord magick uses a red, white, or black cord, the basic colors of early Goddess worship. (White twine is the best because it is universal. You can annoint with univeral oil.) Cords used in cord magick normally measure thirteen inches in length, and are made with the intention of giving the cord away or disposing of the cord when finished.</div> <div> Cord magick can, however, be used with any color within the rainbow. Cord magick is yet another way in which you can incorporate color magick. Need a healing cord? Get a green cord. A love cord? Get a red or pink one.</div> <div> All-pu