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In everything there is a balance between light and dark,
~ Pink Floyd Dark side of the Moon...
From ten-and-a-half to fourteen days after the full moon.
The dark moon is a time for ridding oneself of bad habits, Binding spells,
for exploring our darkest recesses and understanding our angers and passions.
Also bringing justice to bear.
"The Earth began to bellow, trees to dance
Dark Goddess Hecate's celebration day is November 16
The Goddess Hecate was a deity of the night, crossroads, life and death.
She was called Most Lovely One, the Distant One, Queen of the World of Spirits,
goddess of witchcraft. To the Thracians especially, Hecate was goddess of the Moon,
the dark hours, and the Underworld. Midwives were connected with her.
Some myths say Hecate was the daughter of the Titans Tartaros and Night;
other versions say of Perseus and Asteria (Starry-Night), or of Zeus and Hera.
We do know her worship did not originate in Greece.
One of her sacred animals was the toad, a symbol of conception. She was
called the goddess of transformation as she ruled over the various passages of
life, and could change forms or ages.
Hecate was considered to be the third aspect of the
Moon, the Hag or Crone (Carrier of Wisdom).The Greeks called Hecate the Hag of the Dead.
(The word "hag" may have come from the Egyptian word "heq", meaning a
matriarachal ruler who knew magickal words of power.)
An ally of Zeus, she was accompanied by a pack of hounds.
An aspect of the Amazon goddess, Hecate's chariot was pulled by dragons.
Her symbols were the key and the cauldron. The women who worshipped her
often stained their palms and soles with henna. Her festivals were held at night by
torchlight. Every year on the island of Aegina in the Saronic Gulf, a mysterious festival
was held in her honor.
The black candle is very powerful. It is one of the most protective colors. It can be used to bring a person back down to earth. It can also be used in various ways to uncover secrets. It can be used in meditation, to help us find the light within the dark. It stabilizes and awakens greater responsibility. It is most effective when burnt with a white candle. Too much black can manifest depression.
The God, New moon magic, Male energy, banishing Magic, Diet, Protection; Repelling negativity; Binding, shapshifting. Use black candles for mirror Scrying. Traditional candles for the dead during remembrance rituals at Samhain (Halloween)
Black Salt is used in banishing, binding rituals or to quiet bothersome neighbors. Magically used to remove negative energies from items, or places. Often used to remove hexes and other harmful or negative energies. Cleanse your magical implements in a bath of black salt and water... and then wash in a bath of sea salt to purify the item and allow in only positive energies.
A PERFECT ingredient for filling 'Binding Poppets' for a powerful outcome. Place a black candle in a pile of black salt for Samhain Remembrance rituals, sprinkle Ouiji Boards with Black Salt before use.
*Making a black mirror at home
Here is a simple method for making a black mirror at home.
Buy a picture frame, complete with the glass.
~ Barbara Morris
While the sabbats are solar festivals that celebrate and honor the Sun, God and male energy, esbats are rituals celebrated by witches and pagans to revere the moon, and the feminine energy represented by her lunar cycle.
Esbats, derived from the French esbattre, meaning "to frolic," are gatherings or solitary rituals held every month on the night of that month's full moon, to worship the goddess as represented by the moon. Some groups and solitaries may hold their esbats on the night of the new moon, however. It is also the correct time to hold an esbat, and some motivated groups or persons may hold rituals on both nights. Esbats may also be known as lunar rituals.
While sabbats are strictly days of celebration, esbats are known as "working" rituals. This is usually the time set aside for a coven, groups or solitaries to perform magick, such as casting spells for the success of a new endeavor, healing rituals, etc.
~ 1999 Lady Serenity's Sacred Circle
Fashion Bread Dough into Dollar sign and bake. Serve as a symbolic altar offering for money spells.
Binding Spell
The purpose of this spell is to rid yourself of the negative energies of someone who
is mentally or emotionally abusing you. If done properly, it will not harm the object
of the spell nor will it affect his or her daily life in any way. It will simply make the person
powerless to mentally or emotionally harm you.
Preform when Moon is dark
Materials:
Small cloth doll,(poppet)
leave the head unstitched until you are ready to begin the ritual
Needle and thread Some personal item from the person you want to bind (fingernail clippings, hair, handwriting sample) Black ribbon Black candle Cauldron or other fireproof container Sterilized needle Piece of parchment paper and pen or quill One candle at each quarter (optional) Ritual:
Call the quarters - I like to use candles at each quarter
to form a circle of fire for extra protection. Light the black candle
Concentrating deeply on the person you are binding, place the personal object
inside the head of the doll and sew it shut.Tie the black ribbon around the poppet's head,
signifying the binding of that person. 'With harm to none, my will be done I hereby bind you (name of person) Your words cannot harm me Your thoughts cannot harm me You cannot harm me' Continue chanting this or something like it until you feel power surging through you.
Visualize the person helpless to slander or verbally and mentally abuse you while you
are chanting.
~ Now, to bind the spell ~
If you have a sigil or a craft name, sign it on the small piece of paper. If not,
sign your own full name. If others are working the ritual with you, they too should
sign the paper. With the sterilized needle, prick one of your fingers and put a small drop of blood over your signature.
Again, if others are working with you, they should place a drop of blood over their signatures. (using a different needle, of course)
Fold the paper, light it on fire and drop it into the cauldron (which should be on a heat-proof surface!).
Meditate on the flames until the paper completely burns away.
If you are working with a group, join hands at this point and feel the
power surging around the circle as the spell is bound. Ground and center
Release the circle. Thank the Goddess and God for their protection and power
Bury the doll as far away from you as possible within the next few days.
Spell to raise spirits
To see spirits, old European grimoires recommend mixing together aloe, pepper, musk,
vervain, and saffron and burning this in a cemetery. We can adapt this for other locations
(like those in which the spirit lived) by adding a bit of sweet grass or tobacco to a specially prepared incense. Create the incense on the anniversary of the death of the individual you
wish to contact. This is then burned at 11 am, in the safety of a magic circle that also holds symbolic items to connect you to the entity. An incantation to encourage the spirit's
presence is
"Guardians of the Spirit realm, hear and guide my plea. When the witching hour rings true, bring my friend (loved one, etc.) ________ to me. Other souls who hear my call are not welcome in this place.
Only the one known as _____ may enter sacred space." Repeat the request three times, twenty minutes apart, then wait quietly for indications of
a presence. Signs include the scent of flowers or a favored cologne, a cool wind,
movement of curtains, and candles going out or twitching erratically. Once you feel sure
the spirit is with you, do not make it remain overly long. Take care of your business, say
farewell, and thank the guardians for their assistance.
* Communication with and understanding the purposes of spirits:
! Word of Warning ! Spiritual entities should not be banished or called for amusement. It is best
to contact a knowledgeable, experienced psychic for advice or assistance before
undertaking any of these spells.
~ Timing ~
In-between times (noon, midnight, dusk, and dawn). Halloween. Seasons of late fall and winter. Moon in Libra. Eclipses. Wednesday.
Author unknown
This was traditionally part of the ritual between
the priest and priestess, as well as part of the great rite.
"Blessed be thy feet which have brought thee in these ways
"By the powers of witches and mages By the wisdom of crones and sages By the Moon as it moves through its stages By Hecate and lunar rages By the Sphinx and for the ages I craft a curse upon these pages."
~ Author Unknown
To beckon a someone, write the persons name on parchment paper in Dove's blood ink, fold paper three times and put under candle holder. light a white candle that you have "dressed" in Rosemary oil and rolled in dry Rosemary leaves. If you have a picture of the person put it next to candle. Stand to the East while saying:
"If you are turning towards me
If you are thinking of me
If you are saying my name
(name)
Repeat as needed.
The Witch's Bottle protects the Witch from all negativity for as long as the bottle stays underground.
This spell is an important part of the PectiWitan focus of my tradition because once you have created your bottle,
there is no need to cast a circle for protection.
- Take a small jar and fill it about halfway with sharp objects such as pins, needles, nails, screws, etc.
~ Reference Scottish WitchCraft by Raymond Buckland
Witches Bottle Chant
'I am a witch of ancient lore, I petition these trees, and forest floor.
~ Barbara Morris 1999
Elemental Maine 2000, 2001 Barbara Morris
The most important symbol of Witchcraft is the pentacle.
The pentacle (or pentagram) is a Witches symbol of protection and positive power.
The five points signify earth, air, fire, water and spirit.
The symbol of Witchcraft, The Pentacle, is a bold and fascinating statement about our place in the Universe.
The pentagram represents an ancient concept that can be found in philosophical thought in both East and West.
Although over 8,000 years old, the image of the pentagram is applicable in our modern world.
The pentagram tells us that we have the ability to bring Spirit to Earth;
this applies to every area of practical day-to-day living, as well as spiritual thought.
The ability of bringing Spirit to Earth is what makes us whole.
Earth: (lower left hand corner) represents stability and physical endurance.
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