This is one of several
articles which will offer useful information for those with an interest
in, performing spells, candle burning, herbs, incense, Akasha tarot, and
such.
My elemental beliefs are
the basis for all of my practices and products. The articles are cuts from
my informative booklets on these topics. Enjoy..
This
installment comes modified from the pages of Bea Alley's 'The Ceremonies'
Published and Distributed by 'Casall Enterprises'
THE CEREMONIES
- (C) April 1992 Bea Alley
We
are going to prepare for a general protection spell...
It
is useful for protecting you and your home, your car while driving and
yourself when away from home etc.
Part 1 of 2
Gather
together the following herbs, Angelica, Fennel, Mistletoe, St. Johns Wort,
and Vervain. You can find these in any herb or health food store. Incense
should be of Sandalwood, Frankincense, or Myrrh. You will need one white
candle and one light blue candle. A gemstone of either turquoise or
tiger-eye. A gown used only for rituals, purchased or hand made.. For some
of my rituals I made one out of a new, twin, white sheet. I cut a hole in
the center, corrected its length and hemmed it. I found a large curtain
cord and put it around my waist. I feel making your own tools, robes,
growing your own herbs etc., bring a close communion with your inner
energies and the objects used for ceremonies.
An alter is needed, a regular coffee table can be used. I enjoy doing my
spells in a standing position so I added a two foot extension on the four
legs. I also enjoy the openness and freedom of casting outdoors.
Seeing that I work with the cooperation of the four winds in performing my
spells, and the East represents Life and the South represents Health, I
position my alter so that it faces southeast for performing a spell of
protection.. I also cover my alter with a white cloth.
When preparing for casting a spell I fast for at least four hours. I find
only four hours is needed for me because at that hour your body's
involuntary action of digestion has slowed and yet you are not distracted
by hunger allowing for fuller concentration on the spell and ritual at
hand. If trying too soon, anything in the body can cause fatigue,
indigestion or other side effects keeping you from performing at your
best. I also bathe just before performing any spell. You must be relaxed
and calm, meditation during a relaxing bath is essential. You will also
need a wooden bowl and wooden spoon. Next we will go through the
preparation of the needed herbs and the ritual itself.
This is segment 2 of the ritual for a protection spell... Part 2 of 2
We gathered everything we needed
for the ritual. We have not eaten for at least four hours, taken our
warm relaxing bath, hung a note on the door "Come back in an
hour" and took the phone off the hook. Now we are ready. You need
nothing else on except the robe.
Now we are ready to set up the alter. Place your white candle on the
left side of the alter, this shows you are performing good magick and
white also represents purity. The blue candle sets on the right side
which represents the acts of health and protection. Place your wooden
bowl and spoon in front of you. Except the St. Johns Wart, place about a
1/4 cup of loose herb components, in the bowl. Add 5 drops of St. Johns
Wart. Place your gemstone on the alter between the bowl and the blue
candle. The incense goes in front of you but toward the back of the
alter.
Light the incense first the whit
candle next the the blue candle. Start mixing your herbs, until well
blended, clockwise, this shows the end result is for the future. Take
your bowl and hold it up about eye level and face east and recite
"I call upon the spirits of the winds from the east that bring
forth life. Protect me and mine in the forthcoming hours." Face
south and recite "I call upon the spirits of the winds from the
south that bring health so our years may be long." Face west and
recite "I call upon the spirits of the winds from the west that
bring prosperity that we may have everything we need to survive these
trials and tribulations." Face north and recite "I call upon
the spirits of the winds from the north that bring purity and love that
we may be cleansed of all wrong doings."
Face the alter and put down your bowl
and while stirring clockwise recite "Spirits of the south east
winds watch over us, into your powers we put our trust. Keep us from
evil and harm each day, give us your wisdom and show us the way."
Place your gemstone into the mixture and mix it through the mixture. You
can place your gemstone in your pocket or make it into a necklace to be
carried or worn for protection. Hold your container of mixture once more
above your head, facing the alter, and thank the spirits of the winds.
Place your herbs in a container or pouch. Extinguish your blue candle
and then the white candle. Use your mixture to sprinkle in front of
windows and doors and the head of your bed. Also carry some with you,
they may be carried in the same pouch as the gemstone.
Bea...
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