Candles increase your chances for a successful spell greatly. In fact, Candles are so effective in magical workings that one could work magic with only candles as their tools. This type of magic is called "Candle Magic" Carving or 'writing' on candles adds to the over all power of your spell, using a magical alphabet adds mystery and a connection to our ancient 'magicians' of the past.

I frequently use Pictish Swirl Script to 'write' messages, and words into my candles for spells or rituals, it is an old script used by the Pecti-Wita magical tradition. I find it easy to use once on a 'roll' and MUCH more interesting looking than my normal 'English' alphabet.

When I 'carve' a candle, I use a simple pen, of course it is a special pen, I keep on my altar, but I find it MUCH easier to control than an 'awl' of 'athame'. Just write on your candle like you would on paper, slowly and beware of HOW you write, for example, if you want to 'attract' energy TO you, you would write from 'top' down, to 'Banish' energy AWAY from you, you would write from 'bottom' up…

Below is a graphic with some examples of 'Pictish Swirl', next to each one has the English meaning.
Below that is the Full Pictish Swirl Alphabet.

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Pictish Swirl Alphabet

Dream of one who has passed through the Veil

1 white candle
A picture of the deceased
A pentagram
Bag of Lavender in natural bag(cotton, muslin)
Light the white candle and stare at the flame for a few minutes. Then put the picture at eye level and say:

'You are gone forever;
But through this spell,
My dreams to which
you will come.'

Place the picture under your pillow. let the candle burn to a stub, extingush & place it in the bag of Lavender. Sleep with these items under your pillow for three nights to recieve the dream you want

~ Barbara Morris 2ooo

Sending a message to a departed love

1. ink made of soot and pink wine
2. two black candles
3. place paper between the two black candles

Write at the top of the letter:

"Thou who are mourned, see now the nature of this mourning: As thou knowest now my sorrow, so on this paper I affirm it. I write thee my heart here, for thy sight and that we may be bound by such silent words even better than when our words were spoken. Receive this letter, a sign of my commitment not to forget thee nor to cease mourning for thee until my own life shall be ended"

4. Now write your feelings, emotions, devotion, memories, love, etc.
5. Fold the paper three times
6. Seal with herbs
7. Burn in a fire.

~ Unknown

A Spirit-Summoning Spell

To create an incense portal for summoning the ancestor spirits from the otherworld, you will need an altar complete with pictures and items to honor them. In a strongly protected circle, place lavender, cinnamon, and wormwood on the coals.

Call out only to benevolent and loving ancestor spirits by saying:

"Blood of my blood, you spirits of love,
Come from below and from above;
Entities loving who wish me well,
Come to this circle when I sound the bell. "

Intone (ring) a bell three times and welcome the ancestor spirits.
Afterwards, ring the bell seven times to send them back through the portal so you can close your circle.

~ Edain McCoy

Pre-Ritual Bath

When you run your pre-ritual cleansing bath, add nine drops of lemon oil, nine bay leaves & nine lemon verbana leaves on the surface, gently lower yourself in, relax, and prepare yourself for your work ahead.

~ Barbara Morris

A Druidess, holding mistletoe & a sickle, standing next to a Dolmen. (Megalithic structure)
~ Painting by La Roche, late nineteenth century

Seven Sacred herbs of the Celts

~ Nuts and Cones : Sacred to the Druids; very magical, especially in fertility magick. Small cones or acorns were sometimes used on the tips of wands used by the Celts.

~ Willow: A Druid sacred tree; one of the seven sacred trees of the Irish. the willow is a Moon tree sacred to the Goddess. its grooves were considered so magickal that priests, priestesses and artisans sat among the trees to gain eloquence, inspiration, skills, and prophecies.

~ St. John's Wort: A Druid sacred herb. The Celts passed it through the smoke of the summer solstice fire, then wore it into battle for invincibility. The people of Scotland wore it as a charm against faery influence.

~ Mint: A Druid sacred herb. Burning mint cleanses the area.

~ Juniper: A druid Sacred tree. Its berries were used with thyme in incenses.

~ Thyme: A Druid sacred herb. Repels negativity and depression.

~ Elder: A Druid sacred tree. Sacred to the Celtic White Lady and the Summer Solstice. The Druids used it both to bless and curse. Elder wands drive out evil and negativity. Standing under and elder tree at Midsummer, like standing in a ring of Faery Mushrooms, will help you see the Little People.

~ Compiled by Barbara Morris

"Full moon & candles,
magic times three.
We summon the power,
so mote it be..."

~ Barbara Morris

Full Moon Fruition Spell

A Full Moon is the perfect time to bring things to fruition. If you have something in your life that is hanging in the balance, this is the spell for you.

You will need:

Parchment seal
Dragons or Doves Blood ink
Brown Candle
Sprinkling Herbs or Spell Powder
Fireproof vessel

On the Full Moon, gather your ingredients and depending on your needs will dictate what Seal, herbs and Blood ink you need to use. Ex. If you have a house closing that is just not going through, use a Parchment seal for Earthly matters, herbs could be (powdered) Bay leaves or Earth Spell Powder and ink, Doves blood. Carve into your candle three symbols for the Moon, light candle. Write in "Blood Ink" on parchment seal your name and date of birth along with any other appropriate symbols. Sprinkle a SMALL amount of herbs or Spell Powders on your parchment seal, focus on seeing your need fulfilled, light tip of seal in candle flame and place in vessel, and as it burns recite this incantation:

"On this right and ready hour,
I call upon the mystic powers. ,
Secret parchment, ancient fires,
bring to me my hearts desire.,
Let the wheels in motion roll,,
All I seek will now unfold."

Let candle burn out or snuff before leaving.

~Written by Barbara Morris

Witches Sabbats

The eight Major Witches Sabbats are: Samhain -- (October 31) This is considered the first day of the New Year for most witches and pagans. Also known as Halloween, this is also the day to honor loved ones who have passed away during the previous year. Because the veil is thinnest between the worlds of the living and the dead on this day, Samhain is a good day for divination. Colors for this day include black, purple and orange. Yule -- (December 20-22, depending on when the solstice falls) This day is also know as the Winter Solstice. It recognizes the shortest day of the year, and symbolizes the death and rebirth of the sun, as represented by the God. Gift giving, decorated evergreen trees, holly sprigs, and of course, the Yule log are only a few of the symbols of this season. Yule's colors are red, green and white.. Imbolic -- (February 2) Also know as Candlemas or Imbolic, this holidays signals the end of winter's gloom and the anticipation of the coming spring for most witches and pagans. Candles to banish the darkness of the winter season are the symbols of this day. White and pastels are the colors for imbolic.. Ostara -- (March 20 -22, depending on when the equinox falls) This holiday, also known as the Spring Equinox, celebrates the newness of spring and the rebirth of life on the earth. Symbols of new life to come, such as seeds and eggs, take center stage on this day, and pastel colors are used as well.. Beltane -- (May 1) This holiday celebrates the joys of love and union, and honors the sacred marriage of the God and Goddess. For this reason, Beltane, also known, as May Day is an especially favorite time for handfastings, pagan wedding ceremonies, to be performed. Symbols of this day include any trinkets signifying romantic love, maypoles and flowers. The rainbow colors of the spectrum herald this day.. Midsummer -- (June 20 -22, depending on when the solstice falls) This holiday, also referred to as Summer Solstice or Litha, is the major solar festival, and recognizes the day when the longest day of the year and the shortest night. This is when the God is in his greatest glory and strength, but it also recognizes his impending and inevitable death. Bonfires and sunflowers are the symbols for this day, and all sun colors -- gold, orange, and yellow -- are appropriate. Lammas --(August 2) Also known as Lughnassadh or Cornucopia, this is the first festival of the harvest season. Symbols for this festival include the signs of harvest, breads, fruits and vegetables. The holiday colors are browns, dark gold’s, and reds. This is also a good time to harvest herbs for magical use. Mabon -- (September 20 -22, depending on when the equinox falls) This holiday, the second of the harvest celebrations, and is celebrated much like Lammas. The symbols and colors are the same.. = Copyright 1999 Lady Serenity's Sacred Circle

Freezing Negativity Spell

The virtue of magic is often characterized by the nature of the practitioner. As long as there is a magical community, there will be people who use the magical arts for ill intent and for personal gain as well as those who strive to use the arts to improve the quality of life. Ideally, the first type of people would be retrained to use their skill for the benefit of all. However, at times, we may have to settle for merely stopping the hurt. To stop the negative actions of a misguided practitioner of magic, write his or her name on a piece of paper. Place the paper in a jar, and fill it with water. Place the jar in your freezer; as the water freezes, so will the ill actions of the negative practitioner. = Written By Gwydion O’Hara

Three Spells by Scott Cunningham

Moon Brew

Set a silver container filled with water out on the night of the Full Moon just as it rises. Allow the water to soak up lunar rays all night, then just before dawn, rise and retrieve the water. Place the water in an earthen jug and cork tightly. Use this brew to anoint money to increase wealth. Touch it to your brow to promote psychic awareness. Or place it in the bath prior to lunar rituals to become attuned with the spiritual planes.

~ by Scott Cunningham

Five Pennies Spell

Your front door functions as an ideal place for inviting energies of prosperity into your home. To do this, place five shiny pennies beneath your porch. This will encourage both money and love to enter your household. A bit of food under the porch will ensure that you will never know hunger, too.

~ by Scott Cunningham

Almond Oil Blessing

Almond oil, the symbol of wakefulness to ancient Egyptians, is used in prosperity rituals and also added to money incenses. To make use of the powers of this oil, dip a ritual knife, candle, or piece of money into the oil, then raise the item to the sky and say:

"In the name of the Moon,
Of the stars and of the Sun,
I bless this oil."

~ by Scott Cunningham

Warrior's Spell

During the third or tenth hour after sunset, take one mandrake or bronze fennel root, and pass it through incense smoke and a candle flame. Then sprinkle with water and salt, saying:
I consecrate this root by the powers of the elementals that it may be cleansed and purified to aid in my work.'

Set the root on a pentacle, saying:
"Little man, listen to me.
I'll dress thee and keep thee in my company,
that thou turn aside harm from my fighting man,
that he return safely as soon as he can."

Wrap the root in red cotton yarn. Raise energy and direct it into the rootman, saying:

"In the eye of Mars, by the fires of fury,
let my warrior be steadfast, safe-kept, and victorious."

Wrap the root in a red cloth and hide in a safe place. Keep it there until the warrior returns, then unbind the root and bury it.

~ by Ann Moura

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