Pages From the Witch's Book

Greetings and Happy Lunar New Year!

I thought I would post a few tidbits of knowledge from my own book of shadows (BOS). I hope that this information can further aid you in crafting spells for wings. If you are a beginning witch I hope this can help you in your other magick work.


Aura Purification (For Protection From Negativity of All Forms):

This is a quick little energy fix whenever you feel uncomfortable or threatened. This may also be done every morning to help strengthen your overall energy.

Begin by selecting a memory or something that means a lot to you. You'll know it has a strong effect on you because you'll instantly feel happy and content. Allow that good energy to run through your entire body. Now, imagine a glowing white energy surrounding you and engulfing you. Breathe steadily and deeply, and continue thinking the positive thoughts as you do this.

(If you feel ill, you can use this method but with a green aura instead.)


Simple Ways to Increase Magick Abilities:

• Write Ofudas
• Meditate
• Send positive energy to other people/animals/places/objects
• Keep a journal to record anything magickal that happens to you
• Go for a walk in nature
• Listen to your favorite music and dance
• Dance in the rain
• Purify your aura / Try changing the color of your aura
• Practice with tarot cards
• Play with a regular 52-deck of playing cards
• Swim
• Sit in nature
• Make art
• Do what makes you happy

Mantra to See What is Unseen:

Like old webs I remove the veil,

I shall see what was spoken of in old tales,

The world that was hazy shall now be clear,

I welcome new vision with no fear.

Rifting Ritual:

NOTE: This is not guaranteed to work physically. But this WILL open a portal. Follow every step carefully in order to prevent dark spirits from passing through it. Returning will be difficult, if possible.

~Needed:

• Candles (4 for you and add 1 other for each other person performing)
• Drawing of Torii (You or one of the other people performing must draw this and put in your intentions while drawing it)
• Dark room or a very dark location outside at night (no street lamps nearby)
• Salt
• Stories (You and your friends can make the stories up yourself or use another story)

~Directions:

1. Create a circle of salt large enough for everyone to sit in

2. Surround outside of circle with candles

3.Light candles in a counterclockwise direction

4. Everyone sit inside the circle with the drawing of the torii on the ground with the opening pointing towards everyone

5. Recite your chosen stories, they must reflect the kind of place you wish to rift to. Everyone must immerse themselves in the stories

New House Purification:

Walk around the empty house while burning a sage smudge stick or a sage incense stick. Use a large feather or folding fan to fan out the smoke. Think positive thoughts and envision the smoke as white light filling every corner and crevice. You can chant a protective chant or sing a song that you feel suitable while doing this; or you can be silent.

Afterwards, retrace your steps through the house while waving a gohei. (You can make your own gohei by folding shide and attaching them to a wooden stick)

Helpful Herbs:

Sage - Purification of evil

Thyme - Increases courage and memory

Rosemary - Maintains youthfulness

Basil - Draws prosperity and wealth

Lavender - True love and dreams

Cedar - Increases strength and protection

Pine - For prosperity and divination

Rose - Love

Bay - Divination

Quick Love Potion:

This will not make someone fall in love with you, that would be black magick. Instead this is used to catch the attention of your desired person.

1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp French Lavender oil

Mix and dab on your wrists and neck

Days of the Week (their planets and meanings):

Sunday - (Sun) Hope and victory

Monday - (Moon) Healing

Tuesday - (Mars) War and protection

Wednesday - (Mercury) Career and travel

Thursday - (Jupiter) Wealth and family

Friday - (Venus) Love and growth

Saturday - (Saturn) Fortune and creativity

Magickal Tip:

The non-dominant hand is used for receiving energy.

The Elements:

~ Air 

• Inspiration, birth, travel, communication, intellect
• East
• Yellow, sky blue, white, silver

~ Earth

• Foundation, security, realism, fertile, stability
• North
• Green, brown, grey

~ Water

• Childbirth, fluid, passive, calm, reflective, psychic, cleanse
• West
• Blue, sea green, turquoise

~ Fire

• Powerful, hot, destructive, growth, ambition, uncontrollable, release, passionate
• South
• Red, orange, yellow

(Source)

Thank you for reading. May you have good fortune this year!