Purification Brew1 part Lemon Verbena
1 part dried Lemon peel
1 part Camomile
Brew, drink for
purification prior to ritual. If
desired, add a splash
of lemon juice, a teaspoon of
honey or sugar. (Sugar
is used by Peruvian shamans in
purification
ceremonies.)
Rainbow Brew
When it rains, wait
for the clouds to break somewhere
and look for a
rainbow. If you find one, put a
saucer or some other
nonmetallic pan outside where it
can catch rain. If it
rains while the rainbow is still
present, save the
water for ritual uses. It has been
blessed by the
rainbow's appearance. Because the
rainbow contains all
colors, this "brew" is useful for
all types of magick.
Bottle and label. Add to baths or
anoint the body and
hands while visualizing your
magickal goal.
Sleep Brew
1 part Rose petals
1 part Myrtle leaves
1 part Vervain
Soak rose petals in a
pot of water for three days. Add
more rose petals each
day. On the third day, add
myrtle and vervain at
sunrise and let soak all day.
That night, just
before going to bed, bathe your
forehead with three
handsfuls of the brew. Your sleep
should be free from
nightmares. Use the brew until
gone, then make
another batch if needed.
Merry Meet everyone.
Here are my most sacred scriptures. I
will be adding to this constantly, so please make sure that you come
back to check on the improvements often.
Invocation
An Invocation is a kind of prayer
addressing Deity, or a particular aspect of Deity, and asking for
Deity's presence or aid. It should come from the heart, and reflect
genuine emotion. When you invoke a Deity, you sould imagine that Deity
strongly. You may visualise the Deity in your mind, or imagine It
manifesting vefore you. Some people visualise the Deity as amorphous
light, or as a ball or column of light. Or they may imagine the light
of Deity descending into a statue or picture of the Deity. ALl of these
or any other visualisation that helps you to focus on Deity's presence
as you invoke It, is good.
January 6, is The day of the
Triple Goddess.
To celebrate, light a white candle for
the Maiden, a red candle for the Mother and a black candle for the
Crone, and reflect on each of these guises and what they represent to
you...
Prayers for your Goddess Beads
*On the silver moon bead say:
"Blessed Mother, come to me, and cast
your lovely silver light. Uncloud your face that I may see unveiled,
its shining in the night. Triple Goddess, Blessed Be, and Merry Meet,
my soul's delight!"
*On the 4 spacer beads say:
"I bind unto myself today the
Fertility of the Maiden".
*Meditate of the Presence of the Maiden,
on each Maiden bead say:
"Maiden daughter, sister, lover,
white-light, love's embrace; seeking love, we find each other by the
radiance of your face".
*On the 4 spacer beads say:
"I bind unto myself today the Power of
the Mother". *Meditate ont he Presence of the Mother, on each
Mother bead say:
"Mother of all, radiant, beaming, Full
and heavy womb with expectation bright; be present here, Full Moon
gleaming, And bless your child with truth and light".
*On the 4 spacer beads say:
"I bind unto myself today the Wisdom
of the Crone".
*Meditate on the Presence of the Crone,
on each bead say:
"Crone now stands in moonlight
gleaming, starlit night and silver hair; peace and wisdom from you
streaming Goddess, keeper of our care".
*On the 4 spacer beads say:
"I bind unto myself today the
Fertility, Power and Wisdom of the Goddess".
*On the silver moon bead conclude:
"Blessed Mother, stay by me, and cast
your lovely, silver light. Uncloud your face that I may see unveiled,
its shining in the night. Triple Goddess, Blessed Be, and Merry Meet,
my soul's delight! So mote it be!"
Incantations
Meditation
One of the most meaningful
reasons for meditation is to focus yourself. Not only will it relax
you, but it will quiet your mind, allowing you to proceed on your path.
Meditate before any ceremony, ritual or spell; this is why we call
meditation STEP ONE. How do you meditate? There are many well-known
methods. Included in this introductory lesson is a very effective
beginner method of meditation. Following lessons will include advanced
forms such as elemental and astral.
You Will Need
One large white candle
(Use this same candle
every time you meditate.)
(When the candle runs
out, get a new one and do the same.)
Matches or Lighter
Meditation Ritual
Light the candle and sit in front of it
in any position you feel comfortable. Breath deep; fill your lungs with
air. Release. Repeat this seven times. Look into the candle flame and
clear your mind. (Do this as much as possible.)(At this point you
probably cannot clear your mind.) Take another three deep breaths. Hum
slightly. Focus on looking into the candle flame. (If looking directly
into the flame hurts your eyes, look a bit below it.) Keep humming. You
should feel your body relaxing. Soon you will be in a trance state.
(Some describe this as a very relaxed state, hypnotic state, or
floating free.) Once you have reached this trance or relaxed state of
mind, you are ready to proceed with the ceremony, ritual, spell or
maybe even to face the day.
Self Dedication Rite
The first step in learning the craft is
Self-Dedication. This, in itself, will allow energies to focus on you.
Your body is full of psychic energy which you may already use, and
Self-Dedication will open up the earth energies of air, fire, water and
earth (known as elementals) to you so you may use them as your own.
Each energy that you use is a tool, and the more tools you can use, the
stronger your magick. Self-Dedication and Initiation differ in that
Initiation focuses the deity and astral energies to you, while
Self-Dedication allows you the ability to reach out and draw the
energies on your own. Read this ritual over and memorize it so you can
recite it without having to stop and remember what is next. The reason
why some memorization is important is the effectiveness of the ritual
is directly related to your ability to fully focus on your task.
Interrupting a ritual to look up the instruction can easily distract
you and divert your energies elsewhere, hence defeating your purpose.
You Will Need
Three white candles
One red candle
Matches or lighter
Sweet smelling incense, such as rose
(stick or cone is fine)
A cup with water
A quiet place
Setup
This must be done on the night of the
full moon. Place the three white candles in the form of a triangle.
Place the red candle in the middle. Place the water to the left side of
the triangle of candles. Place the incense to the right side of the
triangle of candles.
Self Dedication Ceremony
Perform STEP ONE, Meditation. Light the
white tip candle and envision white light shooting up from the earth
into the candle. Visualize this as best you can. Later lessons will
help you develop this ability.) Light the remaining white candles while
saying your name. Light the incense and walk around the candles while
saying: (If you cannot walk around the candles, simply rotate the
incense in a circle around them.)
"On this night, I come before the
elements asking for the guardians to arise." "Open the path, open the
gates, open the way, I am here."
Light the red candle. Say why you have
chosen Witchcraft or the way of Magick. (It is important to be honest
with this step.) (Do not simply state that you want to be a witch.) (Do
some serious soul searching and put your heart into it.) (You can keep
it to one sentence or prepare an elaborate speech.) Stand in the form
of the pentagram and say: (Standing in the form of a pentagram means
raising your arms to shoulder height and spreading your feet about two
feet apart.)
"Earth Mother I invoke you."
Stay in this position for a few moments.
Kneel before the candles and take the water. Pass it through the
incense and over the candles while saying:
"Bless me Earth Mother, with this water
charge your energies inside."
(This will purify the water.) Put the cup
of water down and place your palms over it, while envisioning a white
light coming from the earth, filling the water. Say:
"As to earth, as to me, may this water
purify me."
Hold the cup high over your head and say:
"Open the path, open the gates, open the
way, I am here."
Drink the charged water. Put out the red
candle and say:
"Great Earth Mother Blessed Be." "I am
charged, so mote it be."
Let the white candles burn themselves out
Basic Candle Rite
Here is a taste of magick you may use as
soon as you complete the Self-Dedication period. This type of candle
magick is very basic, yet quite effective. Lesson Four will deal solely
with magick, but this being an introductory lesson, it is only fair to
include a taste. This is a good time to iterate how closely Karma and
ethics are intertwined. If you cast an evil spell, you may be in for
some Karma even though you might call yourself a white witch. You
choose your own color of magick, not once, but each time you practice.
Some traditions believe in Karma as "What you do comes back to you". Do
you? This is your own moral choice. The magick you will learn from this
course and the magick you will learn to create on your own can be used
for any purpose. Keep in mind that for any magick it is best (though
not necessary) to do calling magick, such as money, love, health, luck
or anything that brings something to you, during the waxing moon (first
quarter) to the full moon. Banishing magick, such as bindings, quitting
bad habits, curses or anything pushing energy away should be done
during the waning moon (last quarter) to the new moon. These are
optimal times, but you cannot always base your magick around the moon.
Basic candle magick deals only with two colors, white and black (Lesson
Four will have a complete list of color or meanings). Envision the
white candle as the waxing to full moon and the black candle as the
waning to new moon. For any calling purposes, use the white candle. For
any banishing purposes, use the black candle. (Note: Always use candles
that are one solid color throughout. Scratch some wax off to test this
if you are not certain.)
You Will Need:
One white or black candle
Candle holder
Matches or lighter
Olive oil
(a small amount)
Basic Candle Magick Spell
Perform STEP ONE, Meditation. For white
candle: Rub oil from the tip of the candle towards the base, Continue
humming and visualizing for about five minutes. For black candle: Rub
oil from the base of the candle towards the tip, while humming and
visualizing your reason for doing this spell. Continue humming and
visualizing for about five minutes. Continue for either candle: Place
the candle into the holder and light it. Chant your chant for as long
as you can while visualizing your purpose. To chant, use a monotone
humming voice. (You should create a specific chant for your purpose.)
(It can be as simple as one word or as complex as you wish.) (Examples:
"Money, money, come to me", "bring love", or
"Protection surround me, complete serenity".)
When you cannot chant and visualize any longer, put the candle out and
repeat the spell the following night (or day). After you see the first
glimpse of the results of your spell, let the candle burn all the way
out. Remember, after the completion of any spell or ritual, always say:
"So mote it be."
Wax and Water Rite
Some say the best readings are
from tarot cards or runes. Directions for these will be discussed in
later lessons. For me, however, the wax and water method works best.
Though it may take some practice to become very effective, it is an
easy process to learn. This too was my first divination tool.
You Will Need:
One white candle
(Use the same candle
every time you use this rite.)
(When the candle runs
out, simply get a new one and do the same.)
Matches or lighter
Your charged black
bowl
or cauldron (filled
with water)
Wax & Water Rite
Perform STEP ONE, Meditation. Light your
white candle and state out loud what you need to know. Hold the candle
tilted over the bowl of water so the wax drips into the bowl. Watch the
wax and look for symbols it might form. When you see one, stop. (such
as an owl, house, heart, etc.) The drippings may even clearly spell out
the answer using letters or numbers. In this case, continue until the
letters or numbers stop. After you have a symbol, you must interpret
it. (Only you can do this - I can tell you what an owl means to me, but
it may mean something entirely different to you.) Simply take the
symbol and consider what it means to you. Such as an owl might mean
sight, luck, beauty, money, etc. to you. If it spells out letters or
numbers, you may not have to do any interpreting. Practice this, and
you should become very effective at it.
General and Personal Healing Rite
Beltaine fires we sing, we sing,
With this poppet, Health I bring. To one who pines in pain and sorrow.
Beltaine fires, heal her tomorrow. Oak and October we come to greet.
Merry here again we meet. May those who pine in pain and sorrow. By Oak
and October be healed tomorrow. Oak and October and Beltaine fires. In
these we know but one desire. May all good people on the Earth. Come to
Love and Health and Mirth.
Bereavement
The Yew is great in age and girth A
symbol of both death and birth. Endings and beginnings it will spin. At
Samhaine, when the veil is thin. Three times round its girth we tread.
Releasing mourners from their dread. A knife to cut the spirit free.
From bonds imposed by family. A bow to make the spirit fly to
resurrection by and by. A sprig for mourners all we take, To give them
peace for their own sake.
Magickal Chants
The Deer's Cry
I arise today Through the
strength of heaven Light of sun.
Radiance of moon Splendour of
fire.
Speed of lightning
Swiftness of wind.
Depth of sea Stability of earth.
Firmness of rock.
Sunrise Spell
When December is ripe and days
are full
And Sun comes early to claim His
throne
Walk before dawn to a silent
height
And set three stones in an
Eastern line.
Stand behind them while His light
Is rising over the distant land
When he is in the Eastern sky
Offer these words and understand.
Sun of the Year, I move the Earth
To greet Thy Sign
And set myself
To honour Thee in Earth's design.
Perfect the stones to mark His
Face
Follow their shadow twelve short
paces
Pluck some leaf for an amulet
And wear on your coat, lest you
forget.
Sacred Tree Rite
Mother Goddess, please accept our humble
offerings, Allow these trees to grow strong. Their roots probing for
nutrients in your fertile earth, Their branches reaching for your
sunshine. Their leaves filtering your air, Allow these trees to be your
servants. Growing stronger with each passing day, Standing as sentinels
to protect our glorious land. Blessed Be.
The Colloquay of the Two Sages
I am the child of poetry.
Poetry, the child of reflection. Reflection, the child of Meditation.
Meditation, the child of Lore. Lore, the child of Research. Research,
the child of Great Knowledge. Great Knowledge, the child of
Intelligence. Intelligence, the child of Understanding. Understanding,
the child of Wisdom. Wisdom, the child of the Triple Goddess.
Death and Re-Birth
Be not afraid. For the Lady bids
you come. Here where the trees are full. Of blossoms and fair with
fruit. Where you are washed of pain. And being numb. And all the
problems. Of the world are mute. Here you are purged of all. Your woes
and fears. And the Goddess. Who is your Mother Dries your tears.
Herbal Chant
Thyme and Sage for sore throats
Rosemary to darken haire. Bergamot to make a tea. Flax for thine to
wear. Cecily for sour fruite. Lemon balm a cake. Chive to mix with
salad and egg. Mint a thirst to slake. The monk of olde with loving
care. Grew herbes and gave poor folke a share. And cottage gardens
still are found. Where Natyre's medicines abound.
Honour Tree Rite
When nights and days are
balanced and halved Cut from the branches September has saved.Twelve
supple wands all budded green. Twist them together to weave a crown.
Summer will come and the Winter wind. Turning and turning the leaves on
their stems. Then they must fall, but now in the Spring. The twig is
bound and the bud remains. Hang the leaf from a sturdy limb. Of Oak or
Maple, or Ash, or Elm, This will the tree live long and well...
Banish Nightmares
St. George, St. George Our
Lady's knight He walked by day So he did by night Until such times as
he her found He her beat and he her bound Until her troth to him he
plight He would not come to her that night.
Blessings
Safe Journey
The journey I make is one of
need I ask the Goddess to pay me heed That I may safely homeward come
There and back when my work is done. May the Goddess of Going hear my
call To my going and coming no ill befall May I drive with care and may
those I meet Be safe and careful on the street.
House Blessing
We ask a blessing on this house
This happy eve of Solstice time We sing and dance and make carouse To
celebrate deep Winter's clime. For Herne is here, and Mistletoe The
Holly and its berries bloom We dance a carol, round we go The Ivy winds
about the room. With wine and cake we make a toast, And bring a
blessing to our host.
Lughnasahd Blessing
John Barleycorn is cut down dead
It is His time to die The Sun that warmed our Summer days no longer is
so high. We praise Him and our Goddess fair We thank Him for the corn
We gather in the harvest now And leave the fields forlorn.
Blessing of Good Health
I wish healing upon you The
healing of Mary with me Mary, Michael and Brighid Be with me all three.
Your pain and sickness Be in the Earth's depths Be upon the grey stones
For they are enduring. Fly with the birds of the air Fly with the wasps
of the hill Swim with the sea-going whale For they are swiftest. Be
upon the clouds of the sky For they are the rainiest Be upon the
river's current Cascading to the sea.
Gaelic Lullaby Blessing
The nest of the curlew Is in the
bubbling peat-moss My little one will sleep and He shall have the bird.
The nest of the oyster-catcher Is among the smooth shingles My little
one will sleep and He shall have the bird. The nest of the heron Is in
the pointed trees My little one will sleep and He shall have the bird.
(This can go on and on, as it does work as a lullaby blessing, I have
used it with all my foster-children)
Hogmanay Blessing
The blessing of God upon this
house The blessing of Jesus upon this house The blessing of the Spirit
upon this house The blessing of Brighid upon this house The blessing of
Michael upon this house The blessing of Columba upon this house On man
and Woman On spouse and youth With plenty of food and plenty of drink
With plenty of beds and plenty of wine With many riches and much cheer
With many kin and length of life Ever upon it...
Final Blessing
We ask a blessing on the Earth
our home All who have been here Are here now And will be in time to
come We ask the Old Gods to bless Us when we come to the end Of our own
particular dance So mote it be.
January 6, is The day
of the Triple Goddess.
To celebrate, light a
white candle for the Maiden, a red candle for
the Mother and a black
candle for the Crone, and reflect on each of
these guises and what
they represent to you...
You can also make a
goddess prayer beads.
For this you will
need:13 white beads for the Maiden
13 red beads for the
Mother
13 black beads for the
Crone
52 small silver spacer
beads to represent moonlight
1 large silver bead to
represent the Full Moon
thread for stringing.
Take the large silver
bead, (this represents the moon) and thread it
on. Then take 4 small
silver spacer beads (smaller silver beads
represents the
moonlight). Now thread on a white, followed by a
single spacer bead,
until all white beads are done, then add 4 silver
spacer beads, then
start on the red beads using a spacer bead in
between, then followed
by another 4 silver spacer beads, and then the black beads, using a
spacer in between also. Once finishing the black
beads, follow by 4
more silver spacer beads before connecting this
end to the large
silver moon bead.
To explain:
The 13 beads in each
set signify the 13 months of the lunar year. The
silver spacers
represent moonlight issuing from the Full Moon bead
throughout the life
cycle of the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone.
Prayers are said on
each bead, while meditating on the mysteries of
the Triple Goddess,
and the experience of the human life cycle.
Blessed Be
