Cord and knot magick have been used for ages. Druids used to tie cords around
their waists in various colors identifying their craft specialty, and the number
of knots was indicative of their rank. In Cord magick, the spells are simply
prepared ahead of time, and then used as needed. Each knot is then untied releasing
the power entrapped in the cord over nine consecutive days. These work great
when you need a bit of quick magick.

Find a piece of colored cord that is nine feet long and prepare it in advance.
Consecrate the cord, saying this as you do so:
"Here do I present to the Lord and Lady, my cord for your
blessing. That I may ever use it in your service."
(You can later use the cord as a tie for your ritual robe, if you wish. If infused
with a spell, you can keep it on your person, but this is not mandatory.) Now your
cord must be programmed for a specific purpose such as healing or as a magickal storage
system for use in any number of things in the future. First, hold your cord
tightly, and drive your energy force into it, saying what it is you desire, such
as "Power is my wish" or "Prosperity is my desire" or something similar. (It
can be anything: power, love, healing etc) While repeating the words over and
over, visualize energy from the cosmos going in through your left hand and down
through your torso, growing and becoming larger and stronger. Now see it flowing
along your right arm and down into your right hand. Now visualize it coming
out of your right hand (projection hand) and going into the cord and then flowing
all along it, electrifying it. Focus on it carefully and fill your cord with your own magickal
presence. If you want the cord to be versatile, "Power" is a good thing to voice,
while holding your cord. And then when you feel the time is right, tie your first knot
on one end of the cord and say.....

BY KNOT OF ONE, THE SPELL'S BEGUN,
repeating it over and over. Next return to your chant of POWER (Power is my
wish.) over and over. When the time again feels right, tie another knot on
theother end and say.....

BY KNOT OF TWO, I WILL THIS TRUE
Remember to alternate your knots from one end to the other, moving towards the
center. The center knot will be your last one. Repeat this process until you have
alternately tied all nine knots, using these phrases or make up your own:

BY KNOT OF THREE, SO MOTE IT BE

BY KNOT OF FOUR, THIS I IMPLORE

BY KNOT OF FIVE, MY GOAL ARRIVES

BY KNOT OF SIX, THIS SPELL I FIX

BY KNOT OF SEVEN, DESCEND FROM HEAVEN

BY KNOT OF EIGHT, WILLED BY FATE

BY KNOT OF NINE, THIS POWER IS MINE

After the last knot is tied, repeat your purpose once more. Now when you feel the
need to use the cord, it must be done in this manner. If you programmed it to assist
you in healing someone, then for nine consecutive days you will untie one knot each
day. Untie them as you tied them, from first one end and then the other , alternating
until you reach the ninth knot. Before you untie the last knot, concentrate intensely
on the purpose of the cord. Focus and pay special attention to the desired outcome.
Then release the knot and closing your eyes, repeat your desire once more. You can keep
the cord on your person for a while after, until the power of the cord has been
recognized. Then you may return it to your magickal tool area or where ever
your workspace is.