The spell is at the heart of folk magick. it is simply a ritual in which various tools are
purposefully used, the goal is fully stated (in words, pictures or within the mind): &
energy is moved to bring about the needed result.
eTo perform effective magick - 3 necessities must be present: The Need, the Emotion &
the Knowledge.
It has been said that magick was the first religion, & that if you lovingly utilize the
forces of nature to cause beneficial change, you also become one of them.
It is these powers that have been personified as Goddesses & Gods. Attuning with
them is a spiritual experience & is the basic of all true religion.
COMPOSE THE RHYME OR WORDS OF POWER
Clearly state your need.
Clearly state all dimensions of your need (enduring love, rather than just love;
complete protection, rather than just physical protection; etc.).
If possible, mention some of the tools that you've decided to use in the spell in your
words of power or magickal rhyme. Indeed, for some spells, these words may help you
to structure the entire rhyme or chant.
Use hypnotic words (those beginning with 's" or containing a "z") for
psychic-awareness, love, healing spells; Use potent, strong words for protection
spells. match the words to the type of ritual you're composing.
Don't expect the words to simply flow from you. Work at it & work with them. Your
psychic mind knows what you need.
EXAMPLES:
"I ask in the name of (Goddess & God or The All) that I, Morgan, be granted
(state desire)...I ask that this be correct & for the good of all people. So mote it
be. In no way will this spell reverse, or place upon me any curse."
"In this night & in this hour, I call upon the Ancient power. O Goddess Bride &
Consort Bright, I ask thee now to bring your light."
"I have a need that must be met. I ask thee (name of deity) that I obtain the
perfect (whatever it is) for (reason)."
"I ask the Universe to lend the power of all the correct astrological
correspondences so they may enter this circle now to obtain my desire."
"Therefore, I specifically draw toward myself the (desire) without affecting the
free will of all & harming none."
"I now proclaim this spell is done. The (desire) is mine! In no way will this spell
reverse, or place upon me any curse! As I will, so mote it be!"
"In this sacred space & time, We call now the Old Ones; the Goddess of the
moon, seas & rivers; the God of the rayed Sun, of valleys & forests; Draw near
us during this, our circle.
BREAKING A SPELL
First Saturday after Full Moon or on a Full Moon; One white & One black candle for
balance; Props: protective nature (amethyst, apache tears or smoky quartz) - Say:
"One the Eve of ( ) I cast a spell & the effect I created I must now quell.
Specifically ( ) May this spell be lifted & I now be gifted Specifically with ( )"
SPELLS TO BIND
A binding spell is the act of grasping the negative energy that is propelling a person or
thing & 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, not for harm. This is not easy. The Goddess to be employed is Aradia,
Queen of Witches. Be sure you are honest in your intentions. Aradia's 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 & hatred, lest she weighs the
scales for you as well! Her symbol is the pure white feather.
The binding itself is a very simple matter. A poppet can be sewn to represent the
malicious person. Fill it with earth (grave dirt if you can find it), rosemary, sage, a piece
of smokey quartz & a piece of amethyst. Also enclose a piece of the person's
fingernails, a lock of hair, or another personal item. Handwriting can be inclosed if you
have nothing else. Photos can be used also. If your intention at any time during the
ritual is to harm that person, remember that you will only bring harm upon yourself - so
be very, very careful.
If you can't do the ritual right away, store the doll (with the head still open) in a white
cloth. During the ritual, you will sew up the head while connecting a psychic link. Then
you will proceed to sew arms & legs of the doll together. You will finish by wrapping
the doll mummy-fashion with a black ribbon. Bury the doll when you have completed
the ritual.
A person can also be bound using mental capabilities.
Placing a sample of a person's handwriting & copper tightly in an old bell jar is a way of
stopping malicious gossip. When the danger is over, burn the handwriting.
WORKSHEET FOR SPELLS & FORMULAS
Type of Spell or Formula:
Date & Time Made:
Reference:
Astrological Phase:
Specific Purpose:
List Of Ingredients &/or Supplies Needed:
Specific Location Required:
Date, Time & Astrological Phase When Used:
Results:
Deities Invoked During Preparation &/or Use:
Step By Step Instructions For Preparations &/or Use:
Additional Notes:
RITUAL RECORD SHEET
Type of Ritual:
Date & Time made:
Moon Phase & Astrological Correspondences:
Weather:
Physical Health:
Purpose of Ritual:
Tools & Other Items Required:
Deities Invoked:
Approximate Length of Ritual:
Results of Ritual:
Ritual Composition:
Additional Notes:
Candle Magick
There are many magickal systems that can be incorperated into candle magick. The focus of this page is
color magick and herb magick combined with the flame of your candle. This information can be used as
recipies to make your own magickal candles or as herbs and oils to add to tapers, votives, pillers, etc.
Candle Colors
White-Purification, healing, all positive magick, Goddess energy, protection. When in doubt, use
white.
Yellow-Happiness, intellectual persuits, air, the sun, God energy
Green-Fertility, luck, money, earth
Orange-Magnetic, success, law
Pink-Emotional love, frienships, romance
Grey-neutralize magick
These can be used in many meditation applications, and
under many circumstances... once you have found a meditative process that works for
you, it is wonderful to find beautiful chants and inspirational songs and poems to help
direct your meditative energies. Once again, all additions are welcome!
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The Infinite Sea is within Me
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weave and spin,
weave and spin,
this is how our work begins
mend and heal
mend and heal
take the dream and make it real
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(4/4 beat good with drums)
Mother of darkness
Mother of light
Earth beneath a soul in flight
songs of love
and love of Life
help us become one!
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We are the flow
We are the ebb
We are the weavers
We are the web
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(and one that is less an energy, but more meditation, though I use it for both)
Ancient Mother, I hear you calling.
Ancient Mother, I sing your song.
Ancient Mother, I join your laughter.
Ancient Mother, I taste your tears.
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She is the Goddess who weaves the night sky
look at Her fingers, flying so high
She is the Goddess Who lives within
look at Her fingers, see how She spins
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We are the flow, We are the Ebb
We are the weavers, We are the web
We are the flow and we are the web&127;
We are the witches back from the dead!
We are the spiders weaving our thread
We are the witches, back from the dead
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(from Arachne on ISCA)
Feathers & Flames, Shells & Stones
Goddess names in circles toned
Smoke & Embers, Waves & Soil
The witch remembers as the cauldron boils.
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We all come from the Goddess -- And to her we shall return
Like a drop of rain -- Flowing to the Ocean
We all come from the Horned One -- And to him we shall return
Like a spark of fire -- Soaring to the Heavens
Hoof and horn, hoof and horn -- All that dies shall be reborn
Corn and grain, corn and grain -- All that fall shall rise again!
(hoof and horn can be replaced by human form)
I've heard the first verse sung singly as:
We all come from the Goddess -- and to Her we shall return
As our an-CEST-ors -- Worshipped her on land and sea.
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Earth my body
Water my blood
Air my breath
and Fire my spirit...
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Fire above, Fire below
Fire our hearts &
Flame our spirit
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Lady weave your circle tight,
spin a web of glowing light.
Earth and air and fire and water
bind us to thee.
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(from Questar on ISCA)
Mother sing your song of love
sing your song for me
(repeat 4x)
Mother sing your song of life
sing your song for me
(repeat 4x)
Mother sing your song of hope
sing your song for me
(repeat 4x)
Mother sing your song of peace
sing your song for me
(repeat 4x)
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We are a circle
Within a circle
with no beginning
and never ending.
We Circle around
Within a circle
with no beginning
and never ending.
We Circle around
We Circle around
the boundaries of the Earth
Wearing my long wing feathers as I fly
Wearing my long wing feathers as I fly
We Circle around
We Circle around
the boundaries of the Earth (This one is beautiful & hypnotic)
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(a Goddess chant)
mary, Epona, Kwan Yin, Cerridwen, Hera, Freya, Bright Lady
Ishtar, Athena, Eve, Aphrodite, Bridgid, Lillith, Great Mother
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Fly High, for Stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
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Namaste'
Courtesy Tabitha
I salute that place in you wherein resides
the center of the Universe.
I salute that place in you wherein resides
truth and love and peace and beauty.
I salute that place in you where, when you
are in that place in you and I am in
that place in me, we are one.
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Wind's four quarters, air and fire,
Earth and water, hear my desire.
Grant my plea who stands alone.
Maiden, Warrior, Mother and Crone.
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The river it is flowing, flowing and growing,
The river it is flowing, down to the sea.
Mother Earth, carry me, your child I will always be,
Mother Earth, carry me, back to the sea.
The Moon she is changing, waxing and waning,
The Moon she is changing, high above me.
Sister Moon, challenge me, a child I will always be,
Sister Moon, wait for me, until I am free.
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We are the old people,
We are the new people,
We are the same people,
Wiser than before.
Cauldron of changes,
Feather on the bone,
Arc of eternity,
Hole in the stone.
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Tall trees,
Warm fires,
Strong winds,
Deep waters.
I feel them in my body,
And I feed them to the Earth.
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Air I am, Fire I am,
Water, Earth and Spirit I am.
(keep repeating for as long as you think is necesary)
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Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone,
Flower, sword-blade, ivy, bone,
Help us make ourselves our own,
Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone.
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Rover, Guardian, Hunter, Guide,
Wind and shield and bow and tide,
Help us shed what's false in pride,
Rover, Guardian, Hunter, Guide.
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She changes everything She touches, and everything
She touches, changes
(repeat as much as needed)
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You are my family and you are loving me
You are my family and you are loving me
You are my people
We are one
We are one
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From the sky above
to the earth below
let the rain
of blessings flow
plant the seed
and see it grow
And be it so!
(last line say each word with increasing intensity)
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Truth is the fire that burns our chains
We can fight the fire of destruction
Healing is the fire that runs through our veins.
by Starhawk
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We are alive, as the earth is alive.
We have the power to fight for our freedom.
If we have courage we can be healers (clap)
Like the sun we shall rise!
If we have courage we can be healers (clap)
Like the moon we shall rise!
from the Spring '85 Reclaiming Newsletter
written by the Matrix Affinity Group in California
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All shall be well
All shall be well
All manners of things shall be well.
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A circle is cast, again and again and again and again.
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Blood of the Ancients
Words by Ellen Klaver, music by Charlie Murphy, recorded on "Canticles of
Light"
It's the blood of the ancients
That flows though our veins
And the forms pass
But the circle of life remains
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Circle Round
Written by Linda Hirschhorn, recorded on "Roots and Wings"
Circle round for freedom
Circle round for peace
For all of us imprisoned
Circle for release
Circle for the planet
Circle for each soul
For the children of our children
Keep the circle whole
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Four Directions
Words: Native American invocation, music by Cynthia R. Crossen, recorded on
"Such is
the Garden" by Pomegranate Rose
To the East where the sun rises
To the North where the cold comes from
To the West where the sun sets
To the South where the light comes from
To the Father Sky, to the Mother Earth
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Bedtime Blessings for Children
Credit Tannev
Lord and Lady
Bless me as I sleep
Keep me safe within your arms
as round me night time creeps
I ask you also, if you will
to watch over the ones I love-
here's my list of those who need
some blessings from above
Bright light, White light
Take away my fright
Don't let the darkness scare me,
There's nothing here to fear.
Let me sleep the whole night long,
For I am safe in here.
White Light, Bright Light
Protect me through the night
This should be done cupping hands as if holding a ball of white light. Toss
ball in air and
imagine it bursting to fill the whole room with protection.)
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Blessings for Children
Written by Linda Hirschhorn, recorded on "Roots and Wings"
May you be like the watered garden
May you be like a flowing stream
May you keep the moment of waking
From the heart of a perfect dream
May the warmth of the earth surround you
May the passion of wonder fill your days
May the strength of your friendships sustain you
And your children be blessed always
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Protective Chant
Visualize a triple circle of purplish light around your body while chanting:
I am protected by your might
O gracious Goddess, day and night.
Another version of the same spell says to say:
Thrice around the circle's bound.
Evil sink into the ground.
Spells can be as simple as reciting a short chant over a fresh rose while placing it
between 2 pink candles in order to draw love; forming & retaining an image of the
needed result in the mind; or placing a quartz crystal in a sunny window for protection
purpose
