~BOOK OF SHADOWS~
~A spell is a way of focusing energy to make change, An ancient form of magic. It's a ritual performed by an indivdual using energy to create a desired result. A spell is a form of prayer. A transformation on every level. It requires dicipline and focus. A science and art in which one uses their will and energy to create change.
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~Writing your own Spells~
Spells are simply prayers with attitude. Intent is all-important. (Please mind your words very carefully.) The things you use in magic such as Chants, candles, talismans, cords, etc... are there only to help you focus your intent. So when you can't find a spell you need, simply write your own. Just remember 'An Harm None'.
Keep a record of the spells you write with step by step instructions for preperation... You will need to clearly state your purpose and need, and all dimensions of your need...(enduring love, rather than love; complete protection, rather than just physical protection..etc) Gather all ingredients and tools needed. Check moon phases and astrological phases. And if you are going to invoke dieties, you will need to do research on those.
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~Simple mirror Spell~
Stand before your magick mirror, set twin candles of the appropriate colors on either side. With a grease pencil, bright red lipstick, or water-soluble paint, draw a rune symbol of your need. As you draw it be sure to do so in the space your face occupies in the reflection. See the symbol becoming infused with your reflection, and know such will be in your life. Close your eyes and firmly visualize your need, then leave the area. This rune should be allowed to remain on the mirror until morning, when it should be wiped away using a cloth, preferably without looking at it.
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~Breaking a Spell~
On the first Saturday after Full Moon or on a Full Moon: Use one white and one black candle for balance; Props; protective nature (amythyst, apache tears, or smoky quartz)
Say: "On the Eve of (___) I cast a spell and the effect I created I must now quell. Specifically (___) May this spell be lifted and I now be gifted with (___)"
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~Binding Spell~
A binding spell is the act of grasping the negative energy that is propelling a person or thing and stopping it. In a way, you are negating the unhealthy energy. The most important thing to remember when conducting a binding spell is that you must control your own violent emotions of hatred or fear. The binding spell is for protection only. The Goddess to be employed is Aradia, Queen of Witches. Be sure you are honest in your intentions. Her symbol is the red garter. If you desire justice, call upon Maat, she who balances the scales, however, you must be sure that your own hands are free from violence and hatred, lest she weighs the scales for you as well! Her symbol is the pure white feather.
A poppet can be sewn to represent the malicious person or thing. Fill it with earth (grave dirt if you can) rosemary, sage, a piece of smokey quartz and a piece of amythyst. A folded piece of paper with the person's fingernail, a lock of hair or other personal item. (If you cant get these things, you can use a photo) During the ritual , you will sew up the head while connection a psychic link, then you will proceed to sew arms and legs of the doll together. You will finish by wrapping the doll mummy-fashion with a black ribbon.
A person can also be bound using mental capabilities;
Placing a sample of a person's handwriting and copper tightly in an old bell jar is a way of stopping malicious gossip. When the danger is over, burn the handwriting.
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~Gaining Prophecies~
A waxing moon is the best time to perform this spell. Fill your cauldron half-full of water and place it on a table where you can see comfortaly into it while seated. Light 2 purple candles and a good divination incense: a combination of mugwort and wormwood work well. Arrange the candles so their light does not shine into this water in your eyes. Focus your attention on the bottom of the cauldron, your hands placed lightly on either side. Breathe gently into the water and say:
Cauldron, reveal to me that which I seek. Great Mother, open my inner eye that I may truly see.
Empty your mind as much as possible, remain relaxed while looking deep into the cauldron water. The answer may come in images in the water, picture in your mind and strong bursts of "knowing".
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~Truth Spell~
~Materials: Thyme, A red candle, and a Herb dish.
Pour the thyme into the herb dish and say; "Purification I do conjure,So that thoughts be spoke, Not be pondered"
Light the candle and say;
"Passion so red, Set to the fire, Let the truth be said, As is my desire" Drop red wax onto the herbs and say; "Mists of thyme, Fire of red, Send the truth to my head"
Now go to your front door and release the herbs to the wind.You shall let thyme fly and receive the truth.
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~TO MAKE BAD LUCK GO AWAY~
At night time, light a small fire in a cauldron or whatever you have available
to contain the fire. Write on a piece of paper that is 3" x 3" the words BAD
LUCK. Then write down any bad things you do not like in your life right now.
Then draw a big X across the paper with a black marker. While doing this you
should be thinking of how all these things are going to disappear from your
life, never to return. Place the paper in the fire and repeat the following
words 3 times…
"Fire, fire burning bright
Turn my darkness into light!
Take away my bad luck ill,
Bring me nothing but good will.
Bad luck came and stayed too long,
Be gone forever, be gone, be gone!
With this fire burning bright,
Bring me good luck, bring me light!
SO MOTE IT BE!"
After repeating these words 3 times, sit for a few minutes and concentrate on
the bad luck being gone and the good luck coming your way. When you are done,
extinguish the fire.
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~Enchanting Place Spell~
I fog and form, The enchanted mist of morn,
I charge and create, magick that's discreet.
Summon the energies of peace with the following:
I summon the energies of peace, From wherever you mayest be,
Come forth before me, I summon thee, So mote it be!
Once the energy ball comes say:
Energies enter here ye sacred space.
Visualize a round sphere surrounding the place your enchanting. Take the energy ball and inject the sphere with the energy ball. It should flow within it and fill up.
Now summon the goddess Selene to add her lasting enchanting power, with the following:
Selene, I summon thee,
From where ever you may be,
Come forth and be here for me,
So mote it be!
Take her energy and inject it into the sphere.
Let Selene stay at the place your enchanting.
Say:
Enchanted sphere,
That is forever near,
May it last,
For its task,
And be free,
So mote it be!
Spell by,
ArianStar 2/24/2003
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~How to go into the underworld Meditation~
Invoke a god/dess that deals with the realm. Let him or her feel fully the energy of them. Ask the god/dess to travel with you there. You will see an elevator enter in it. It will fall really fast, and you should be there quickly. There will be a gate, ask the god/dess to open it.Enter in it and you should see a cave. Tell them what you want and they shall take you there. Ask the being for their help on anything magical. It also can be advice which will be given. Or new magick abilities, and new magick actions. The underworld is yours to explore. Once done, just backtrack to the elevator and go up. Then enter back into your physical form.
Note… This all happens in your astral form.
