Creating a Spell

    The best type of spell is the one you have created yourself with your own words and rhymes. Remember, as much energy as you put in your magick, is as much energy as you will get out from it. And believe. The key is to believe.

    State why you need the spell, what's the purpose of it. Research what Deities you'll need to call, determine what tools you need, and decide when to perform the spell, according to the purpose it's purpose.


    Days of the Week

    The most powerful times of the day are Sunrise and Sunset. Sunrise enhances and empowers work of all new beginings, new job, new love, new path in your life. Sunset has a magickal effect because of all its colors,and works for any kind of spell.

    Each day has its correspondances on gender, planets, trees and colors.

    MONDAY(white)
    Gender: Female
    Planet: Moon
    Tree: Willow
    Energies: Women mysteries - Protections -emotions - Dreams - Clarivoyance - Home - Family - Medicine - Female Fertility - Voyages - Messages - Healers - Small animals - Children - Sisters - Wives - Instincts - The feminine side of the male - Mothers.
    Colors: White - Silvers - Creams - Light grays

    TUESDAY
    Gender: Male
    Planet: Mars
    Tree: Holly
    Energies: Courage - Revenge - Power over enemies - Higher education - Endurance - Violence - Fast action - Surgery - Breaking away negative spells - War - Prison - Fighting - Hunting - Politics - Phisical competitions - Leadership - Lust - Blood healing.
    Colors: Reds of all shades - Oranges

    WEDNESDAY
    Gender: Male
    Planet: Mercury
    Tree: Hazel
    Energies: Mental clarity - Communications - Writing - Strategy - Devination - Young people - Knowledge - Business negotiations - Teaching - Addictions - Debt - Fear - Loss - Self improvement - Perceptions - Groups - Travel.
    Colors: Yellows - Greys - Violets - Opalescent colors.

    THURSDAY
    Gender: Male
    Planet: Jupiter
    Tree: Oak
    Energies: Luck - Growth - Expansion - Male fertility - Generosity - Older men - Masculine side of the female - Legal matters - Health - Honor - Wealth - Clothing - Desires - Men's professions - Spiritual attainment.
    Colors: Royal purple - Royal blue

    FRIDAY
    Gender: Female
    Planet: Venus
    Tree: Apple Tree
    Energies: Love - Pleasure - Peace - Romance - Marriage - Attraction - Friendship - Art - Music - Sexual matters - Ease - Gentleness - Partnerships - Affaires of the heart - Physical beauty - Scents - Social activities - Women problems - Protection - Affairs.
    Colors: Pink - Red - Aqua - Greens - Pastels

    SATURDAY
    Gender: Female
    Planet: Saturn
    Tree: Alder
    Energies: Obstacles - Overcome a block - Spirit communication - Meditation - Life - Freedom - Self discipline - Protection - Locating lost items - Locating Deaths - Destroying diseases and pests - Constricting - Psychic defense.
    Colors: Blacks - Dark purples - Dark grey - Indigo

    SUNDAY
    Gender: Male
    Planet: Sun
    Tree: Birch
    Energies: Health - Leadership - Healing - Prosperity - Self knowledge - Happiness - Ego - Hope - Joy - Strenght - Individuality - Autority figures - Fathers - Husbands - Protection - Power - Spirituality - Fortune.
    Colors : Oranges - Yellows - Golds - White




    Moon Phases

    The phases of the Moon influence the power and efficiency of the magick work. Simply, there are two cycles and three phases during each cycle. These are the times used when working magick.

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    New Waxing Crescent 1st Qtr Waxing Gibbous Full Waning Gibbous Last Qtr Waning Crescent

    Waxing Moon

    Time from new moon to full (approx. 14 days)
    Goddess Aspect: Maiden
    Overview: The Moon is called Waxing when it moves from the period of the New Moon to the Full Moon. The Moon is growing and has a pulling in effect on all things exposed to her energy. This is the time of great psychic enhancements and effects.
    Energies: Abundance wishes - New projects - Expansion - Increasing health and well being - New love affairs - Increasing knowledge and spirituality - Planting herbs - Fertility - Beginning long spells for such as mentioned.
    Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona

    Waning Moon

    Time from full moon to dark moon (approx.14 days)
    Goddess Aspect: Crone
    Overview: The Moon is called Waxing when it moves from Full Moon to New Moon. The psychic vibrations are still there, just lower and has the effect of pulling away on things. So, this is the best time for getting rid of anything you want nor need in your life.
    Energies: Destructive magick - Remove low vibes in your home or work - Banish negative thoughts - Eliminate - Separate - Undo - Recede - Let go of the past and guilt - Start a weight program - Affirmative thinking - Cutting herbs and flowers - Release hostile or anger situations and emotions.
    Goddesses: Callieach, Banshee, Hecate, Kali, Morrigan

    Full Moon

    Time Approx.14 days after new moon
    Goddess Aspect: Mother
    Energies: Best for the strongest psychic energies and can be used in any magick spells. Friutition, Manifesting goals, nurturing, passion, healing, strength, power.
    Goddesses: Danu, Cerridwen, Gaia, Aphrodite, Isis

    New Moon, No Moon or Black Moon

    Is time for rest and attainment of desires. This is the best time to prepare for the new wishes and to form your requests very seriously. Take a break and give yourself a rest.


    Animals and their magickal/symbolic associations

    Bat
    Blood - Rebirth Navigation - Finding one's way in the dark.

    Bear
    Introspection - Mystery - Strength.
    Direction: North, element of earth.

    Dog
    Loyalty - Compassion - Kindness.
    Direction: West, element of water.

    Dragonfly
    Illusion, dreaming.
    Direction: East, element of air.

    Fox
    Camouflage - Stealth - Observation.
    Direction: North, element of earth.

    Frog
    Fecundity - Creativity - Moisture.
    Direction: West, element of water.

    Hawk
    Far-seeing - A messenger.
    Direction: East, element of air.

    Horse
    Power - Beauty - That which can be controlled.
    Direction: East or North, elements of air and earth.

    Humingbird
    Joy - Brevity - Speed.
    Direction: East, element of air.

    Jackal
    Trickster - Humor - Stealer of fire - Psychopomp.
    Direction: South, element of fire.

    Lioness
    Aggressiveness - Pride - Protection - Healing.
    Direction: South, element of fire.

    Lynx
    Secrets - Silence.
    Direction: North, element of earth.

    Otter
    Woman medicine - Healing - Sensuality.
    Direction: West, element of water.

    Owl
    Deception - Scrutiny.
    Direction: North, element of earth.

    Raven
    Magic - All color in darkness - Law - Beginnings and endings.
    Direction: all directions, all elements.

    Raccoon
    Moving in shadows - Earth-magic - The unerring attainment of desires.
    Direction: North, element of earth.

    Skunk
    Reputation - Protection - Secrecy.
    Direction: South, element of fire.

    Snake
    Transmutation - Rebirth - Sacred spiral.
    Direction: South, element of fire.

    Spider
    Weaving - Hunting - Single-mindedness of purpose.
    Direction: East, element of air.

    Wolf
    Teacher - Leadership - Self-esteem.
    Direction: North, element of earth.




    Candle Magick


    The candles you use of any type of magickal use, should be unused. Under no circumstances use a candle which has already adorned a dinner table or been used as a bedroom candle or night light.

    Once stated the goal, and in the appropriate day, moon phase and colors, say the spell words or chant and while saying them, concentrate on the outcome of the wish as you have envisioned it along the way in which it will be fullfilled. Picture yourself with your desired results. Happy, in love, home, etc. Take a few moments to do this, make a complete picture in your mind.

    Then you have to "dress" your candle before burning. The purpose is to establish a link between it and you trough a primary sensorial experience. By physically touching the candle during the dressing procedure, you are charging it with your own personal vibrations. Rub the oil into the candle begining at the top or North and work downwards to the half way point. Always brush in the same direction downwards. Then repeat the process by begining at the bottom or South end and work it up to the middle.

    Gather all your energy, thoughts, concentration and picture your desired results as you light your candle(s) with a lighter or another candle. NEVER light a candle with matches. At this point, you have all the elements of the magick working for you. There is the AIR, EARTH, FIRE, SPIRIT and WILL, that you have just released and sent out. Stay thinking about this for a few minutes more.

    If the candle goes out, it might be telling you to try again some other night, when you can concentrate a little more. NEVER relight the same candle.

    Let the candle burn according to the spell. If you have to put it out, NEVER blow it, use your fingers instead. If it must be burned completely, you don't have to stay with the candle after the ritual, but make sure that is safe. Take a look at the melted wax from the candle, it might have left you a message.

    When you are trough, you can throw the remainings away or bury them outside in the ground. If you have used a "petition card" (the wish written down on a piece of paper, and burned during the wish making) blow the ashes to the wind and thank the elements for taking up your wish and fulfilling what you desire most.


    Types of Candles

    Altar Candles
    These are usually taller and longer burning than the others, plus these are lit first and extinguished last. Goddess candle is the one to the left (female energies) and the other on the right is God Candle (male energies), and are representational of the Deities or Powers you wish to use.

    Adam & Eve Candle
    Human figures are used for love and marriage most of the time, but can also be used for gaining employement.

    Cat figure Candles
    In the shape of a cat, used for luck, hexing and unhexing. Black for banishing bad luck; Red for attracting love and Green for pet healing or quick money.

    Cross or Flora Candle
    Generally used for banishing and protection. Also can be used to represent Angels which are called to protect the home. Each day a candle represents the particular angel.

    Novena Candle
    Traditionally, a glass enclosed seven to twelve day candle with prayers or chants on the back side or some figures or pictures on the front. A type of Devotional Candle.

    Phallus Candle
    To perform any kind of lust or sex spells.

    Seven day Knob Candle
    This candle generally stands 7" high and has 7 knobs, one on top of the other. Depending on its color and wish, can be used when the Moon is Waxing or Waning, and each knob can be separately dedicated. You can light one knob each day as you are making your wish.

    Skull Candle
    Manipulation of people and things. Depending on the color, used for persuasion, destruction, healing, or physical thoughts.

    Zodiac Candles
    Used to represent the 12 signs. Color, scent, herb, gemstone; used to represent a person.

    Floating wick Candle
    A simple exchange os a wax body to a fragant oil body.

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