Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Full Moon Money Spell Spell


You will need the following items for this spell:
 - Green Candle
 - Sandalwood oil/Patchouli (optional, but recommended)

 On the green candle write the names of the people taking part. If you wish anoint it with either the Patchouli or Sandalwood oil. While doing this recite the chant;

"Now is the time for weaving our wills.As the Gods and Goddesses lend us their strength,we draw it into for our use.We cast our energies into the universe to create our destinies as we would have them be.

 Light your candle. Focus on the energies being sent into it and transformed as they escape through the smoke and flames into power to do our bidding, reciting this chant.

Full moon bright, full moon's light,Grant to me, my wish tonight.Bring wealth into my life to stay,Let all my problems melt away.Let money come forth now to me.With harm to none,so mote it be."

Allow the candle to burn out by itself.

A Full Moon Ritual For Energy


Use this ritual to bring specific lunar energies into your life. It should be carried out on the evening of the full moon or as close as you can.Use for an extra surge of energy when you need it to overcome an obstacle or seize an opportunity.

* Light a row of three silver candles, two of the same size for the waxing and waning phases and one much larger in the center for the full moon.

* Light three sticks of jasmine or mimosa incense.

 * Take a branch from a willow or any other tree or plant that grows near water, and on it hang three silver baubles; one should be very large. If you have no baubles, make discs from silver foil. Silver is the colour and metal of the Moon. Add nine tiny, silver-coloured bells, hung with thread.

 * If the full moon is visible, use a hand mirror, silver if possible, to direct its light toward the tree or plant, saying:

Isis, mother of the Moon, your power this night bring to me soon. Your silver radiance on me shine, your fertile light now strengthen mine. Full moon, full glory, fill my heart, your loving wisdom to me impart. Mother Isis, your child I call, uplift and guide me lest I fall.

(You can, instead of Isis, choose your own Moon goddess if you prefer or just invoke the Moon mother.)

* Now with silver thread or ribbons, bind the tree and the baubles with nine loose knots, saying:

 I bind your tree with tasks undone, Maiden, Mother, not yet Crone. I bind your strength my race not won, I take the power and it is done.

* Moon Magick

* Pull all your knots undone, one after the other, and shake the tree so the bells ring and the energy is released.

* Leave the candles to burn down in a safe place.

 Leave the branch or plant still hung with silver baubles and bells throughout the week of the full moon and use the week to focus on your specific Moon theme. Sit, if you can, for a few minutes each night by silver candlelight and see yourself surrounded by an orb of silver light. Maximize the possibilities in your everyday world.

Full Moon Wishing Spell Spell


Full Moon Wishing Spell Spell
At night, under a full moon go outside with a glass of juice/wine. Look up at the moon and tell her exactly what you wish, visualizing the wish coming true, be specific and explain in as much detail as possible. When complete lift you glass in a toast to the moon goddess and say, with more visualization of the wish coming to being:
"Lunar Goddess, look and see
This goblet that I offer thee,
It is yours for all you do
Gracious one of silver hue."

Pour your juice/wine into the soil in belief that your wish will be granted.
~Citrine~

Full Moon Blessing Water Spell


Full Moon Blessing Water Spell
On the night of a Full Moon gather spring or rain water and
place about a 1/2 cup into a Sacred bowl, crystal, stone etc.
Next, Place 3 small white candles around the bowl,
(you can carve the symbol of the Moon in your candles as well)

Light candles and add three springs of Rue to the water,
& repeat this chant;

'In the name of the Great Spirit
& of the stars above,
I bless this water in peace & love.'

~Citrine~

Fantasy Artwork from China’s Yuehui Tang

Monday, March 25, 2013

A Parik-til

A Parik-til
A Parik-til is the Gypsy version of a medicine bag. 
To create a parik-til, a small drawstring pouch is made in the appropriate color for the intended purpose.
Into this goes various little objects: herbs, stones, feathers, sometimes a charm or piece of paper inscribed with a simple spell. This list is endless; it is only important that the objects seem sympathetic to your purpose.

Collect leaves and twigs of the oak tree, including a small acorn if available, the petals and/or seeds of the sunflower, a piece of cinnamon stick, three cloves, a stone that feels lucky for you, a horseshoe charm if you can find one - or a small picture or hand drawn symbol to represent a horse shoe, and a little trinket such as a bit of jewellry or a coin. Feel free to add anything else that seems relevant, or meaningful to you.
Tie the oak leaves and twigs with a bit of green yellow and orange thread. Put all the items into a drawstring bag. Perfume with an essential oil such as Myrrh, Benzoin, Cinnamon, or Patchouli, or dab with prosperity oil.
Hold the bag in your hands and feel the energy contained within.
Parik-til means blessing holder, the objects inside the bag are symbols of the blessings you are holding.
Take a few minutes to allow yourself to really feel it.

Adapted from: Gypsy Magic by Patrinella http://gypsymagicspells.blogspot.com/2006/12/making-parik-til-for-luck-and-success.html

How to Make Mojo Magick



A Mojo is a visible symbol of desire. It is the not-too-distant relative of the four-leaf clover, rabbit's foot, wedding ring, flag, and many other modern magickal symbols. Usually constructed in the form of a charm-bag, a mojo is carried on the person or hung in the home, car, or workplace for good luck, protection, harmony, health, attracting love or money, and so on.

Mojos contain many different things--herbs, coins, magnets, stones, bones, beads, feathers, hair, shells-- depending on the purpose. Every part of a mojo has significance symbolically: colors, numbers of knots, shape, number and kinds of ingredients. The symbolic meanings have been part of esoteric knowledge for millennia, and are the basis of many systems of Magick, such as the Freudian and Jungian. All the parts work together to affect the unconscious mind and get it moving in order to achieve the desired result-- somewhat like waving a red flag in front of a bull, or burning an American flag in front of a US senator. Because, let's face it, the unconscious, powerful though it is, is not too cooperative in achieving conscious desires. Making and using a mojo is a way of making our deepest wishes solid and tangible, of working things out on the physical level and then taking them back into ourselves. It's all done with symbols, because the unconscious understands symbols. You might say that Mojo Magick is the mirror-image of dreaming, in that dreams are messages from the unconscious to the conscious mind, and Mojo Magick is sending messages back.

Mojo Magick is based on the principles of Similarity (things which seem alike are alike) and Contagion (things once in contact continue to interact after separation).

The Law of Similarity is the basis of the system of Magickal Correspondences; each area of life is ruled by a particular planet, day of the week, etc., and each of these planets rules a number of substances, plants, animals, etc. For example, the area of sex and love is traditionally ruled by the planet Venus, whose day is Friday, whose color is blue-green, whose metal is copper, and whose herbs are (among many others) rose, orris, and sandalwood. If you wished to make a love charm, then, you would pick out herbs sacred to the Goddess in her Venusian aspects, with perhaps a magnet (for attraction), or a copper penny, and place them in a small bag of blue-green cloth. Along with these ingredients, you would also put in some object belonging to the one you desired--a lock of hair, a fragment of an old shirt, or the like. This obeys the Law of Contagion--you are providing an object link, a physical connection with your subject. A photograph is an excellent object link, especially if the subject's name is written on the back. Each part of the mojo is symbolic, including the number of ingredients and the number of knots used to bind it--use the number which symbolizes your purpose.

It is most important to be clear in your mind what your purpose actually is, and to do only one kind of working at a time. Since the mojo functions on both the magickal and psychological levels as a centering device, you don't want to confuse yourself before you begin. And Magick generally works, so be prepared to get exactly what you ask for, and ask carefully.

When you have constructed the mojo (preferably on the day appropriate to your purpose, on a waxing moon for growth and increase and on a waning moon for decrease and getting rid of things you don't want in your life), charge it with your personal power by breathing on it and saying something like: 
"I charge this spell
By three times three
To do harm to none
Nor return to me
As I do will 
SO MOTE IT BE!"

Upon uttering the last words, project the power of your desire into the mojo. Visualize, as strongly as you can, your purpose accomplished and yourself in the situation you want. Let this energy go into the mojo; and relax. Carry it with you, or present it to the one it is meant for.

Then keep your eyes open for opportunities to make your wish come true. They will appear--you have only to see them. 
~Citrine~
Source: Star Fires Circle
http://gypsymagicspells.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-make-mojo-magick.html

Saturday, March 23, 2013

10 Common Ailments and Injuries and the Herbs to Treat Them


10 Common Ailments and Injuries and the Herbs to Treat Them

Finding ways to treat illnesses and injuries at home can be as simple as going into your garden for some common herbs. Here are 10 common ailments and the herbs used to help them.

Aching Joints – Rosemary, St. John’s Wort
Muscle Aches – Chamomile, Marjoram, and Ginger
Inflammation – Basil, Chamomile, Lemon, Rosemary, and Ginger
Bruises – Lavender, Marjoram
Common Cold – Ginger, Lemon Thyme, Marjoram, and Sage
Heartburn – Anise, Caraway, Fennel, Mint, and Nutmeg
Nausea – Anise, Ginger, Mint, Nutmeg, and Turmeric
Sprains and Stiffness - Comfrey
Menopause Symptoms – Cinnamon, Alfalfa, Sage, and St. John’s Wort
Asthma – Anise, Cardamom, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Lemon Thyme, and Turmeric
Most of these herbs can be infused into a tea and consumed in moderation to help alleviate these common ailments. The herbs that are most often used for home remedies can be seen making multiple appearances here. These include Ginger, St. John’s Wort, Rosemary, Turmeric, Chamomile, and Cinnamon. These can be referred to as the “Super Herbs” in the world of Homeopathic health. By incorporating these herbs into your nutrition you can help alleviate 10 common ailments and injuries without taking chemical medication.
Reference: www.ageless.co.za, 2013,http://www.wholesomeone.com/article/10-common-ailments-and-injuries-and-herbs-treat-them
~Citrine~
Crédit photo – Lissy Elle

Some Sage properties...


Sage...
It’s fantastic at disinfecting the air- all salvia species are- it kills germs, bugs, bacteria and viruses leaving your respiratory tract happy and healthy. Wondering what else you can do with sage medicinally? Here’s a nifty list:
For a flu-ridden feverish sick person, make a hot sage, mint, yarrow, elderflower and bee balm tea. To be drunk hot. While wrapping up warm. Burn a sage leaf, to fill the air with that anti-bacterial smoke, and sweat it all out.
Slice yourself while out in the garden? Slap a sage leaf on it. I was out hiking once, years ago, and sliced my thumb up pretty badly. I’d been harvesting sage, so I wrapped the wound with a big sticky leaf, and by the time I got back to the car, it had formed a perfect little line of a scab, and was totally healed within a week.
For a wiry, frazzled, exhausted person with a strung out nervous system and a tendency towards the shakes, a few drops of sage elixir (maybe combined with oats and rose) can work wonders, grounding, calming, soothing and restoring a worn out fried system. Or drop a couple of sage leaves in a mug, with some rose petals and a peach twig, cover with hot water, and then add a dollop of cream and honey. Sip slowly.
After a big heavy fatty meal, brew a sage and mint tea. Stir in a dollop of honey and serve it to your guests before they fall asleep at the table: it’ll help them digest, and wake them up enough to drive home!
When in need of focus (which is quite a lot), combine it with basil in a strong tea, for a great concentration-aid (if you have gotu kola, add some of that too).
Read even more here - http://www.cauldronsandcrockpots.com/2012/06/white-sage-oatcakes/
~Citrine~

Magick Money Bean Bag


Magick Money Bean Bag
For this spell you will need to collect seven different types of money. For example: one of each of the following: penny, nickle, dime, quarter, fifty cent piece, dollar bill, and five dollar bill.

Next, collect seven different types of beans. For example: one each of the following: kidney bean, lima bean, black-eyed pea, garbanzo bean, soy bean, pinto bean, lentil.
NOTE: You can use any type of currency, and any kind of beans, as long as you have seven different types of money and seven different types of beans.

Place the money and the beans into a mojo bag. (Any small cloth or leather bag will be fine.) Write your financial desire onto a bit of brown paper and anoint it with money drawing oil, or dust it with Cinnamon. Place it in the bag with the beans and the money..

Close the bag and carry it with you every day, and sleep with it under your pillow every night until your desire has been fullfilled. When your desire is fulfilled, give the money away to seven different people, and bury the beans in seven different places. Then burn the piece of paper while giving thanks.

Adapted from a spell found at: Witches' Hive of The Iftas
Art by: mippieart.deviantart
~Citrine~

Make a Protection Charm Bag


Make a Protection Charm Bag

To create a protection charm bag, make a satchet out of white cloth, preferably cotton. On the outside of the satchet, draw or paint a sign of protection. A pentagram will do for the sigil (sign). If you are unable to reproduce this sigil on the outside of the bag, you may instead draw it on a piece of parchment paper and place it inside the bag.

Next, add the following to the bag: Three bay leaves, High John the Conqueror root, eucalyptus, sage, marjoram, mint, and cinnamon.

The final step draws the charm to you. Spit inside the bag and then tie it up with some string soaked in whiskey. Also pour some whiskey upon the bag.

Never let anyone touch your protection charm bag and carry it with you always. You must also repeat the step of pouring whiskey upon it, once a week. This keeps its power fresh.
From SimpleMagick.com
~Citrine~
Photo: Make a Protection Charm Bag

To create a protection charm bag, make a satchet out of white cloth, preferably cotton. On the outside of the satchet, draw or paint a sign of protection. A pentagram will do for the sigil (sign). If you are unable to reproduce this sigil on the outside of the bag, you may instead draw it on a piece of parchment paper and place it inside the bag.

Next, add the following to the bag: Three bay leaves, High John the Conqueror root, eucalyptus, sage, marjoram, mint, and cinnamon.

The final step draws the charm to you. Spit inside the bag and then tie it up with some string soaked in whiskey. Also pour some whiskey upon the bag.

Never let anyone touch your protection charm bag and carry it with you always. You must also repeat the step of pouring whiskey upon it, once a week. This keeps its power fresh.
From SimpleMagick.com
~Citrine~

A Gypsy Medicine Bag


A Gypsy Medicine Bag
Here is a Medicine Bag to be carried or worn to facilitate healing. Gather the following ingredients:
A sprig each of St. John's wort, woundwort, and self-heal
Twig or leaf from an oak tree
Tiny water-worn pebble, which should be round or disc-shaped and preferably have a reddish or orange hue
Light downy feather
Scrap of red flannel or woolen cloth.
Red, orange, and light blue thread
Red drawstring bag
Sandalwood or Myrrh essential oil
Bind the herbs and feather round with a cord made from plaiting (braiding) red, orange, and light blue thread together. Wrap the herbs together with the bebble in the red cloth and tie with another length of the plaited cord. Put in a red drawstring bag, and perfume with the sandalwood or myrrh oil.

From Gypsy Magic
http://gypsymagicspells.blogspot.com/2013/01/a-gypsy-medicine-bag.html
~Citrine~

Friday, March 22, 2013

Causimomancy


Causimomancy is another variation of botanomancy. It draws omens from the ashes produced by the burning of plants and trees. Deriving its name from the Greek word kaustos (meaning “burned”), this method of divination also draws omens from the rate at which a plant placed in a fire burns. Traditionally, if a plant smoldered and burned slowly or failed to burn altogether, this was taken as a bad omen. But if it burned rapidly, the omen was good. - Herbal Magick
~Citrine~
Photo: Causimomancy is another variation of botanomancy. It draws omens from the ashes produced by the burning of plants and trees. Deriving its name from the Greek word kaustos (meaning “burned”), this method of divination also draws omens from the rate at which a plant placed in a fire burns. Traditionally, if a plant smoldered and burned slowly or failed to burn altogether, this was taken as a bad omen. But if it burned rapidly, the omen was good. - Herbal Magick 
~Citrine~

Spells from Tarostar





Phyllomancy


Phyllomancy is a type of divination closely related to botanomancy. Diviners who employ this method typically interpret the patterns of veins on leaves to gain insight to future events or to reveal things of the unknown.
Phyllomancy is a type of divination closely related to botanomancy. Diviners who employ this method typically interpret the patterns of veins on leaves to gain insight to future events or to reveal things of the unknown.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Medicinal & Magickal Properties of Cilantro & Coriander

Spring! It's time to start the seeds in my garden & this year I want even more background information.
Cilantro ~ I grow it & use it fresh for many tasty dishes... then dry the extra for future use
Coriander ~ From the seeds.. but sadly so far I have only used them for next years plants.

Medicinal & Magickal Properties of Cilantro & Coriander
~Citrine~

Coriander/Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), also known as Chinese parsley  
Botanically, the herb belongs to the family of Apiaceae, of the genus: Coriandrum. Scientific name:Coriandrum sativum.

Main Magickal uses: love 
Other Magickal uses: clairvoyance, divination, fertility, gain, health, healing, keeping secrets, passion, peace, protection, retention, weddings
Planet: Mars... Energy: Masculine... Element: Fire
Used in love sachets and spells. Add the powdered seeds to warm wine to make a lust potion. Protects gardeners and all in their households. Gather at harvest and hang in the home for protection. The seeds promote peace between people who are unable to get along. Use it in drinks or crushed in incense. Helps one find romance and is an excellent herb to add to an elixir when the Great Rite is celebrated. Throw instead of rice at handfastings or add to the handfasting cake.
In China, the herb was used in love potions since it was believed that cilantro/coriander had aphrodisiac qualities. In fact, the classic book,1001 Arabian Nights includes a tale of a childless merchant who was cured by a potion containing coriander. The Chinese also believed cilantro provided immortality.


Cilantro is considered an herb and a spice The leaves and stems are commonly known as cilantro, while the fruits (commonly known as seeds), which are usually toasted and ground before added to food, are known as coriander. In the UK, coriander is the all-purpose name used for both the leaves and stems of the plant, as well as the fruits.
In Iran it is used in folk medicine as a way of reducing anxiety. In India, coriander and cumin seeds are steeped together in a tea, which is then drunk as a digestive aid. It reduces cramps and flatulence.
~Citrine~

The following medical information was from http://www.naturalstandard.com/news/news201108030.asp ... very interesting information!!

Medicinal Uses for Coriander

Coriander has been used as a flavoring agent and medicinal plant since ancient times. Across many cultures, coriander was historically used for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders such as stomachache, indigestion and nausea. However, at this time, high-quality human trials supporting the use of coriander for any indication are lacking.
Modern (Western) herbal medicine: Traditionally, gin was used as a medicinal beverage, and coriander was added to help calm the stomach. Today, coriander preparations are used by herbalists for digestive complications such as dyspepsia, stomachache, loss of appetite, and flatulence. Coriander has also been used as part of a dietary intervention program to control vitamin A deficiency in children. Coriander herb and coriander oil are listed in the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
Ayurveda: In traditional Indian medicine, coriander was historically combined with seeds from other plants, such as such as cumin, cardamom, fennel, anise and caraway. In Ayurvedic medicine, dhania (coriander seed) is considered to have the following properties: acrid, cooling, diuretic, antipyretic, stomachic, aphrodisiac, stimulant, laxative and anthelmintic. In the ancient text of the Sushruta Samita, coriander is referred to as Kustumvari, which was commonly used raw and undried for digestion, as a demulcent, for thirst and to relieve burning sensations of the skin. The bitter and pungent taste was believed to purify the body and to relieve all three doshas in Indian medicine.
Coriander seeds are high in essential oils, which may be used during aromatherapy. The essential oils have been used to improve gastrointestinal conditions and as an appetite stimulant and antispasmodic. Coriander has also been used to treat impotence, rheumatism, pain, vomiting, cough, hepatitis C, fever, sore throat, goiter, migraines, and menstrual disorders, eye problems blood impurities, parasitic worms, skin conditions, kidney disorders, mouth ulcers, oral inflammation and high cholesterol. It has also been used to improve vitality and memory. Coriander juice has been used to treat nausea and morning sickness, colitis and liver disorders.
Biblical: Coriander is referenced in the Old Testament, where it is compared to manna.
Chinese medicine: Chinese herbal medicine uses cilantro and coriander for measles, stomachache, nausea, hernia, dysentery, piles, poor appetite, dyspepsia, nausea, flatulence and as a tonic and aphrodisiac. It is thought to improve circulation of qi-energy in the stomach. It has also been used to treat various types of pain, including muscle pain and pain caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatism and neuralgia. According to herbal texts, during the Chinese Han dynasty about 2,000 years ago, coriander was thought to have the power to make people immortal. In traditional Chinese medicine, coriander was historically combined with seeds from other plants, such as cardamom, fennel, anise and caraway.
Asian (other) medicine: In Asia, coriander has been used to treat piles, headaches, inflammation, colic, conjunctivitis, and ulcers. The essential oil of coriander has been used to treat rheumatism, and neuralgia. In Japan, Coriandrum sativum had been known as a foodstuff in the 10th Century, but it disappeared in the next century perhaps because of its perceived disagreeable smell. It was reintroduced by the Portuguese in the 18th Century as ko-en-do-ro in Japanese, from the Portuguese word coentro.
European medicine: Reportedly, Ancient Greeks may have used coriander as an aphrodisiac and to promote weight loss. In Medieval Europe, coriander was thought to improve memory and increase libido. In traditional European medicine, coriander was historically combined with seeds from other plants, such as such as cardamom, fennel, anise and caraway. Coriander was used as a digestive by Germans living in Russia. According to the German Commission E, coriander may help treat gastrointestinal conditions such as dyspepsia and loss of appetite. There are reports on the use of coriander oils in the Polish and British pharmacopeias and of studies performed in the Netherlands on coriander seeds, but further information is not available on these reports.
Middle Eastern medicine: In regions in the Middle East, coriander has been used to treat eye problems, inflammation, and various gastrointestinal conditions, including abdominal colic, dyspepsia, flatulence and nausea. Coriander was traditionally thought to arouse passion because it was referred to as an aphrodisiac in the classic Arabian novel, A Thousand and One Nights. Reportedly, Ancient Egyptians combined coriander with fresh garlic and wine as an aphrodisiac. Coriander was used for relief of anxiety and insomnia in Iranian folk medicine.

Other Resources: 
http://windspirit57.tripod.com/id4.html
http://www.earthwitchery.com/herbsa-g.html
http://agoodpaganwife.tumblr.com/post/16614314574/magical-properties-of-cilantro


Isis Psychic Power Powder

Isis Psychic Power Powder

To tap into the essence of the Mistress of Magick... 
Blend powdered orris root, sweet flag (calamus) and ground myrrh. 
Add the herbs to a base of rice flour or powder and sprinkle on yourself for added psychic power.
From: The Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells
Via http://gypsymagicspells.blogspot.com/
~Citrine~

Vesna ~ Spring and awakening.


Vesna is the old Slavicgoddess of Spring and awakening.
Her name means messenger. She was a protector of Her people, especially the women.
She returns from the Underworld at the Vernal Equinox, bringing Springtime along with Her.

On the last week of March, when the ice begins to melt, the old Slavonic peoples held a celebrate to announce that death (Winter) was about to leave and new life was about to take its place. It was said that on this night, the gates of heaven would open, and if anyone asked for a special gift at the moment of the opening, their wish would be granted. The Russian peasant, therefore, stayed out in the field all night in order to watch for the opening of the sky. Usually, though, they had a bit too much vodka and fell asleep.

Then, as soon as the first signs of sunrise were observed in the East by the women who had kept watch during the night, the villagers were roused and hastened to the nearest hill facing East, where the earliest rays of the Spring sun would fall, waiting to welcome Vesna. The two elders of the village took with them a clean white cloth which they would spread on the ground at the summit of the hill, and place the bread and salt upon it while the men called out loudly, "Mother Vesna! see here!" desiring the goddess to accept their welcome.
Via http://reclaimingthedarkgoddess.blogspot.com

Mean Earraigh - Spring Equinox

Mean Earraigh - Spring Equinox

Méan Earraigh marks the spring equinox, when night and day are of equal length and spring officially begins. Birds begin their nesting and egg-laying, and eggs--symbolic of rebirth, fertility, and immortality--are tossed into fresh furrows or eaten by ploughmen. They are also carried by those engaged in spring planting.

A charming custom is painting eggs with symbols and pictures of what one wishes to manifest in the coming year. The eggs can then be buried in the Earth Mother, who hears the cries and dreams of her children. In some communities, eggs are hidden in the stores of seed grain and left there all season to bless the sowing and encourage the seeds to sprout. Dressed as mummers, "pace-eggers" go from house to house and demand eggs and coins in return for a short performance. Men and women exchange clothing for the show.

The eggs given to the pace-eggers have been wrapped in leaves, roots, flowers, and bark before boiling, to impart color. Later the eggs are used in games, such as attempting to strike an opponent's legs. The eggs might be hidden or rolled down hillsides, after which they are eaten. Blood, ashes from sacred fires, fistfuls of salt, or handfuls of soil from a high mountaintop are scattered on the newly sown fields.

Offerings of food and milk are left for the faeries and other spirits who live in and around rocks and are responsible for the fertility of the land. A few fruits from the previous year's harvest are left for the nature spirits. Sacred hilltops are visited, and picnics of figs, fig cakes, cider and ale are enjoyed. The figs are symbolic of fertility, the leaf being the male element and the fruit the female.

In the druidic tradition, Aengus Og is the male deity of the occasion. Son of In Dagda and Boand, he was conceived and born while Elcmar, Boand's husband, was under enchantment. When three days old, Aengus was removed to be fostered by Midir, god of the Otherworld mound at Bri Leith, with his three hostile cranes. These birds guarded the mound and prevented the approach of travelers, and were said to cause even warriors to turn and flee.
From: A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year
Via http://gypsymagicspells.blogspot.com/
~Citrine~

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Rejuvenation Spell


Rejuvenation Spell by Walter L. Mora
This spell will help to renew your spiritual self as the Earth does every Spring. You will need the following materials:
*a small black candle and a small white candle
*medium sized yellow or green candle - if you can find one shaped like an egg, even better!
*a spring wreath to fit around the candle, either hand-made or bought at a craft store
*sandalwood incense
*your favorite essential oil - a scent that reminds you of Spring
*parchment paper
*a black pen and a gold-ink pen (you can find them at your local discount or crafts store like Micheal's)
*an ashpot, couldron, fire-proof container
First, break the parchment paper in half. Use the black pen to write on one sheet and title the page "BE GONE." With the black pen, write all the habits, feelings, situations, etc. that you want to get rid off. Use the back if you need more space. Place this negative list under the candleholder or votive of the black candle.
Second, take a nice bath or shower and cleanse yourself of any negative vibrations. Visualize the water washing over your body and taking away the black cloudy grime that surrounds you to reveal a brilliant white glow. After the bath or shower, anoint yourself with the essential oil and dress yourself in white comfy garments or skyclad if you prefer.
Third, return to your work space and now take the other sheet of parchment paper and with the gold pen title it "REBIRTH." With the gold pen, write all of those things you want to better in yourself, change for the positive, goals you desire to accomplish, etc. Make positive, active statements and void comments like I should, would, wish, hope or anything with negative connotations. This is your positive list so fill it with vibrant positive energy. When your list is complete, place the list under the candleholder or votive of the white candle.
Fourth, light the black and white cande and the incense. Take the incense holder and walk around your space three times clockwise. Situate the incense holder. Take the negative list from under the black candle and use its flame to set it afire and throw it in the ashpot, etc. As you do this say:
What once was will never be.
I'm making room for the new me.
Be gone, Be gone!
So mote it be!
Fifth, after the negative list is burnt to a crisp, take the positive list from under the white candle. Now here is where you need to be quick and steady. (If you feel you can't do this that is fine and work your way around it.) Set the positive list aflame with the white candle and immediately use the burning list to light your egg (or yellow, green, etc.) candle and throw the burning paper in to the ashpost, etc.
Sixth, after this envigorating event, look at your egg candle and say the following words:
Let me feel, let me see,
Now reborn in positivity.
As I hatch into Spring,
Let all good things now come in.
In perfect love and perfect trust,
With harm to none,
So mote it be!
Lastly, gaze at your candle for a moment and meditate if you wish. When your ready, take the ashpot outside and throw the ashes to the wind, making sure it doesn't come back into your house!. After that, make sure to snuff out the candles when appropriate. Go get something to eat and begin to enjoy your renewed self!

Vernal Equinox Easter Egg Talisman


The Easter Egg ~ A Magic Talisman

But first... a bit more History...

The Vernal or Spring Equinox marks one of the two points during the year when the Sun’s path crosses the celestial equator and the day and the night are of equal length. The ancient Celtic calendar only had three months, but in 1752 it was reconstructed with four months and eight holidays steaming from ancient festivals. In this more modern Celtic calendar, the Vernal Equinox marks the point of mid-spring. In our Gregorian calendar, meanwhile, this day is the first day of spring. And among the Teutonic peoples, this day was the time for a festival of spring called Ostara.
Ostara is named after the goddess of spring whose name was Ostera among the Germans, and Eostre or Eastre among the Anglo-Saxons. This goddess’s name is derived from the word for “dawn.”
It should be obvious at this point that Eastre also lent her name to the major Christian spring holiday that celebrates the rebirth of Christ—Easter. 
Although Easter eggs are usually said to derive from the egg’s use as a symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt and in the Near East, and from its adoption by Christians as a symbol of Christ’s resurrection, clay eggs have been found in prehistoric tombs in Russia and Sweden. That is so say, the symbolism of the egg is universal. Of course, almost all holidays make use of magic; still, one does not often hear it described so plainly, particularly when dealing with Christian holidays. 
More often, magic acts and symbols are called traditions, or are thought of as things that bring luck. But in reality, the Easter egg is a magic talisman that assures rebirth, renewal, and good fortune. Start painting yours on Ostara, and use lots of red.Originally posted as Llewellyn Spell of the Day, Vernal Equinox Spell,  March 20, 2004

Ostara - Vernal (Spring) Equinox - First Day of Spring


Ostara - Spring Equinox
Ostara: Oestre, Easter, the Spring Equinox, Vernal (Spring) Equinox, Alban Eiler (Caledonii).
March 20 - 23 Northern Hemisphere / September 20 - 23 Southern Hemisphere
(Traditionally March 21st)
The Spring Equinox is the point of equilibrium - and it celebrates the arrival of Spring, when light and darkness are in balance but the light is growing stronger. The forces of male and female are also in balance.

Traditions of Vernal Equinox may include....
~ Go to a field and randomly collect wildflowers (thank the flowers for their sacrifice before picking them). Or, buy some from a florist, taking one or two of those that appeal to you. Then bring them home and divine their Magickal meanings by the use of books, your own intuition, a pendulum or by other means. The flowers you've chosen reveal your inner thoughts and emotions.
~ Cultivating herb gardens. This is the time to free yourself from anything in the past that is holding you back.

Its not a coincidence that the names sounds similar to the word 'Easter'. Eostre, or Ostara, is an Anglo-Saxon Dawn Goddess whose symbols are the egg and the hare. She, in turn, is the European version of the Goddess Ishtar or Astarte, whose worship dates back thousands of years and is certainly pre-Christian. Eostre also lives on in our medical language in the words 'oestrous' (the sexual impulse in female animals) and 'oestrogen' (a female hormone). Today, Oestara is celebrated as a spring festival. Although the Goddess put on the robes of Maiden at Imbolg, here she is seen as truly embodying the spirit of spring. By this time we can see all around us the awakened land, the leaves on the trees, the flowers and the first shoots of corn.

Oestara is also the Spring Equinox, a time of balance when day and night are equal. As with the other Equinox and the Solstices, the date of this festival may move slightly from year to year, but many will choose to celebrate it on 21 March. In keeping with the balance of the Equinox, Oestara is a time when we seek balance within ourselves. It is a time for throwing out the old and taking on the new. We rid ourselves of those things which are no longer necessary - old habits, thoughts and feelings - and take on new ideas and thoughts. This does not mean that you use this festival as a time for berating yourself about your 'bad' points, but rather that you should seek to find a balance through which you can accept yourself for what you are.

Its unknow as to whether Oestara or Imbolg was the traditional time of spring cleaning, but certainly the fresh brightening would go with the spirit of this festival and the increased daylight at this time encourages a good clean out around the home.
~Citrine~ 
Ostara - Spring Equinox
Ostara: Oestre, Easter, the Spring Equinox, Vernal (Spring) Equinox, Alban Eiler (Caledonii).
March 20 - 23 Northern Hemisphere / September 20 - 23 Southern Hemisphere
(Traditionally March 21st)
The Spring Equinox is the point of equilibrium - and it celebrates the arrival of Spring, when light and darkness are in balance but the light is growing stronger. The forces of male and female are also in balance.

Traditions of  Vernal Equinox may include....
~ Go to a field and randomly collect wildflowers (thank the flowers for their sacrifice before picking them). Or, buy some from a florist, taking one or two of those that appeal to you. Then bring them home and divine their Magickal meanings by the use of books, your own intuition, a pendulum or by other means. The flowers you've chosen reveal your inner thoughts and emotions.
~ Cultivating herb gardens. This is the time to free yourself from anything in the past that is holding you back.

Its not a  coincidence that the names sounds similar to the word 'Easter'. Eostre, or Ostara, is an Anglo-Saxon Dawn Goddess whose symbols are the egg and the hare. She, in turn, is the European version of the Goddess Ishtar or Astarte, whose worship dates back thousands of years and is certainly pre-Christian. Eostre also lives on in our medical language in the words 'oestrous' (the sexual impulse in female animals) and 'oestrogen' (a female hormone). Today, Oestara is celebrated as a spring festival. Although the Goddess put on the robes of Maiden at Imbolg, here she is seen as truly embodying the spirit of spring. By this time we can see all around us the awakened land, the leaves on the trees, the flowers and the first shoots of corn.

Oestara is also the Spring Equinox, a time of balance when day and night are equal. As with the other Equinox and the Solstices, the date of this festival may move slightly from year to year, but many will choose to celebrate it on 21 March. In keeping with the balance of the Equinox, Oestara is a time when we seek balance within ourselves. It is a time for throwing out the old and taking on the new. We rid ourselves of those things which are no longer necessary - old habits, thoughts and feelings - and take on new ideas and thoughts. This does not mean that you use this festival as a time for berating yourself about your 'bad' points, but rather that you should seek to find a balance through which you can accept yourself for what you are.

There is some debate as to whether Oestara or Imbolg was the traditional time of spring cleaning, but certainly the casting out of the old would seem to be in sympathy with the spirit of this festival and the increased daylight at this time encourages a good clean out around the home.

Burdock Root, Leaf, Seed Medicine & Magick

Burdock


Some may consider as a newsence but I have learned differently. There is A LOT to this Plant!!

Sometimes considered invasive, Arctium Lappa, or burdock, is a milky root that’s cooling and tonic. This short season biennial, known as gobo in Japansese, is native to Northern Europe and Siberia.
Burdock is a member of the Asteraceae family along with plants like Feverfew and Dandelion. 

The root is sometimes used as food. The root, leaf, and seed are used to make medicine.

Its root contains calcium, arcigen, flavonoids, chromium, magnesium and potassium. 
People take burdock to increase urine flow, kill germs, reduce fever, and “purify” their  blood. It is also used to treat colds, canceranorexia nervosa, gastrointestinal (GI) complaints, joint pain (rheumatism), goutbladder infections, complications of syphilis, and skin conditions including acne and psoriasis. Burdock is also used for high blood pressure, “hardening of the arteries” (arteriosclerosis), and liver disease. Some people use burdock to increase sex drive.

Burdock is applied to the skin for dry skin (ichthyosis), acne, psoriasis, and eczema.

Burdock seeds possess a slight "diffusive" quality, producing a "tingly" sensation on the tongue when chewed or taken as an extract; this indicates that some of its virtues are quickly taken up via the nervous system and put to immediate action. In this effect, it is similar to Echinacea, though much milder, and I find that Burdock seed can increase the effectiveness of Echinacea in treating colds and flus, particularly if there are swollen glands or tonsils (probably on account of its lymphatic actions). 
To Eat ~ Peel it, rinse it, chop it and sauté it as you would a carrot. It is also delicious simmered in soup.

When asked what the best way to take Burdock is; as a tea, a tincture, or to eat it. The answer is to ingest it in every way you can think of. Burdock possesses so many virtues that no one way of taking it can encompass them all. Teas are not better than tinctures and soups are not better than stir frys.
Again, think of Burdock as a nourishing herbal food; something you work into your diet and consume regularly, prepared in as many differing manners as you can dream up.

Magical Uses of Burdock ~ 
  • Burdock, which is a root, is placed in amulets and in bowls of potpourri as a way to ward off negative energy  
BURDOCK ROOT (BAT WEED) - In Hoodoo Folk Magic, Spell-Craft, and Occultism

BURDOCK, also known as BAT WEED, is cleansing, uncrossing, & protective. To make a Purifying Scrub, brew Burdock ROOT into a tea with Broom Corn, Rosemary, and/or Lemon Grass, strain the tea, and add it to scrub water to purify the premises. A Protective Mojo can be made by carrying BURDOCK ROOT in a white bag with protective herbs such as Rue, Agrimony, and Black Snake Root to keep off jinxes.

Resources
http://herb-magic.com/burdock-root.html
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5405263_magical-uses-calendula-burdock.html#ixzz2O0MaZoig

http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-111-BURDOCK.aspx?activeIngredientId=111&activeIngredientName=BURDOCK
http://www.herbcraft.org/burdock.html

Tuesday Correspondences


♥ Tuesday Correspondences ♥
Colors ~ Reds and oranges
Planet ~ Mars
Gender~ Male
Sign ~ Aries & Scorpio
Stones ~ Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet, Pink, Tourmaline
Incense ~ Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Oil ~ (Mars) Basil, Coriander, and Ginger
Plant/Trees ~ Red Rose, Cock's Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme, Pepper
Tree ~ Holly
Energies ~ courage, conquest, energy, violence, lust, breaking away negativity, physical strength, leadership, endurance, independence, revenge, power over enemies, education, fast action, war, prison, and blood healing, Physical Strength, Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony, Enemies, Vitality and Assertiveness, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition.
~Citrine~
<3 Tuesday Correspondences <3
Colors ~ Reds and oranges
Planet ~ Mars
Gender~ Male
Sign ~ Aries & Scorpio
Stones ~ Carnelian, Bloodstone, Ruby, Garnet, Pink, Tourmaline
Incense ~ Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli
Oil ~ (Mars) Basil, Coriander, and Ginger
Plant/Trees ~ Red Rose, Cock's Comb, Pine, Daisy, Thyme, Pepper
Tree ~ Holly
Energies ~ courage, conquest, energy, violence, lust, breaking away negativity, physical strength, leadership, endurance, independence, revenge, power over enemies, education, fast action, war, prison, and blood healing,  Physical Strength,  Surgery and the Breaking of Negative Spells, Matrimony,  Enemies,  Vitality and Assertiveness, lust, hunting, sports, and all types of competition.
~Citrine~

The Quinquatria & Spell a day


I do Love that Llewellyn offers this...
Spell A Day
The Diviner
Spell Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Color of the day: Red
Incense of the day: Ylang-ylang
The Quinquatria (or Quinquatrus), the festival sacred to Minerva, was celebrated on March 19 in the ancient Roman regligious tradition. Because Minerva invented numbers, Quinquatria was traditionally a day when women consulted fortunetellers and diviners, as numbers played an important role in the interpretation of divine patterns and occurrences, and predictions of the future.
While most of us like to do our own divination, today seek out someone who will "read" for you, such as a friend, someone from your sacred circle or coven, or a recommended (and trusted) professional. Whether the person uses runes, cards, coins, water, glass, pendulum, or mirror, ask Minerva to speak through the diviner. Meditate on one situation in your life for which you want guidance, holding it in your focus. Then ask your question and listen. Open yourself to Minerva's divine wisdom, symbols, and sacred numbers as they are channeled to you.
http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php
Spell A Day
The Diviner
Spell Date:  Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Color of the day:  Red
Incense of the day:  Ylang-ylang
The Quinquatria (or Quinquatrus), the festival sacred to Minerva, was celebrated on March 19 in the ancient Roman regligious tradition. Because Minerva invented numbers, Quinquatria was traditionally a day when women consulted fortunetellers and diviners, as numbers played an important role in the interpretation of divine patterns and occurrences, and predictions of the future. 
While most of us like to do our own divination, today seek out someone who will "read" for you, such as a friend, someone from your sacred circle or coven, or a recommended (and trusted) professional. Whether the person uses runes, cards, coins, water, glass, pendulum, or mirror, ask Minerva to speak through the diviner. Meditate on one situation in your life for which you want guidance, holding it in your focus. Then ask your question and listen. Open yourself to Minerva's divine wisdom, symbols, and sacred numbers as they are channeled to you.
http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php