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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

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

Fan Dancing for the Aeroly Soul

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Fan dancing is a varied dance form spread throughout many different cultures. I've researched and learned Japanese fan dancing, so I'll be referring to such.

Fans are a traditional tool for the element of air. Regardless of your own personal element, having wings means you'll be working with the element of air a lot.

If you are a different element (based off of the astrological signs), then you may want to work with it as well. You can do this through specific colored clothing, burning candles (for fire), putting a small stone in your pocket (for earth), or a vial of water in your pocket (obviously water). Try making up your own ways of keeping close to your element to add a personal touch.

Japanese fans symbolize friendship and respect. It's in ancient Japanese belief that the handle symbolizes the beginning of life (the beginning of your wing growth), and the ribs are the roads of life going out in all directions (the growth and obstacles to gaining your wings).


For fan dancing, all you need is a fan (or two) that opens and closes easily and smoothly, yet stays open when in use.

Fan dancing is simple; the movements are slow and intentional. Many movements can be repeated and it doesn't matter in which direction you step or turn. You can even make up your own moves. Just choose a song that feels suitable for you and allow yourself to flow with the music. You can dance quickly or slowly, whatever works. But never consider the fan as a separate item, think of it as an extension of your hand. Allow yourself to relax into, and enjoy.



VIDEOS FOR REFERENCE:

• Beautiful Japanese Fan Dance
• 京の四季 Traditional Japanese Dance by Geisha
• Maple Dance -- Gion Odori -- 祇園おどり

1,000 Cranes

The crane is a beloved symbol of peace and harmony in Eastern belief. According to legend, if one is to fold 1,000 cranes before the end of a year, their wish will be granted.

I think most readers of this blog can understand what I'm getting at. I don't believe that your wish for wings will come so easily though. Unless of course your intentions are pure and noble. Why do you want wings? Can it be considered a moral reason? What are your intentions after gaining wings? If you can ensure that your purpose is with purity and for the good of not only yourself, but others, I'm sure the Gods would be willing to grant the wish.

Here is a link to an instructional video on folding paper cranes: How to Make a Paper Crane - Origami

Ki for Wing Growth

Update: I have been neglecting posts and I apologize. I have endless ideas and techniques for wing growth, however I am in a stagnant state due to school. It will take some time but hopefully I'll be able to return to consistent posting again.



Today will be a quick post, pretty much just links.

I learned that building up your ki energy will give you a great advantage to growing wings. When you learn to control your ki, you can manipulate it to about anything, within reason. Practicing morning or night or smack in the middle of the day (or night) doesn't matter. Whatever is comfortable and convenient for you. Work hard to reach your goal, this is your path and let no one tell you your wrong. Good luck:

Beginner Ki Techniques

Ki Exercises: How to Train the Life Force of the Far East

Ofuda & Omamori Making

I sometimes get confused with ofuda and omamori, but ofudas are talismans to protect and benefit the whole family. While this is still something necessary when you become an avian, omamori is the amulet you need for your personal desires.

I will instruct how to create the talismans themselves and how to invoke the power. As for making the omamori case, Ynao's Otaku Blog shows how to.

Allow me to simply mention that it is by Shinto tradition to purchase the amulet and that you cannot make your own. I personally believe however that when you create it with your personal intentions, you empower it more.

*Materials:

1. Paper, wood, or metal. You can choose any material that you feel a connection with. Note: The selected material will be burned in a year. Make sure it is nothing precious or important.
2. A candle
3. Incense (Best to use for wing growth: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Anise (star), Champa, Ginger, Lavender, Myrrh, Peppermint (highly recommend), Vanilla)
4. Filbert paint brush or thick marker
5. (Optional) Paint (any color, preferably black) or ink
6. A quiet room

*Instructions:

Note: This ritual is best done during the following times: New Year's Eve, tween times (midnight, dusk, dawn), or sabbats.

1. In a quiet room where you will be undisturbed, crack open a window and door
2. Light the incense then candle
3. Bow twice to the setup candle and incense, then clap twice, finally bow once more
4. Seat yourself before the candle and incense with your material and writing utensils
5. Have a chosen deity or spirit. There can be more than one you call upon to grant power to the amulet. For mine, I am requesting the Goddess Inari, a personal kitsune messenger of hers, Nei, and an air spirit, Topanga.
6. You can write whatever you feel necessary on the paper (symbol, prayer, anything that represents your intentions). It is best to write it out in Japanese. I found the following Kanji that could be used to write "wing growth": 成 (grow, become) 翎 (feather, plume, wing). Visit Denshi Jisho to find more kanji. You must also write the name of your chosen deity/deities and/or spirit(s).
7. Say a prayer, voicing your request to the deity or spirit
8. Pass the talisman three times through the flame of the candle
9. Then pass the talisman through the smoke of the incense three times
10. While passing it through these two, imagine their energy entering in and a white light growing around it. Also envision what you wish to gain from the talisman.
11. Chant any words which you feel grant power all while doing this
12. Now place the talisman in front of you and meditate. Spend as much time as you need to call upon the power. Allow your own energy to flow freely into the talisman.
13. Once done meditating, say a final prayer or mantra
14. End with a powerful word
15. Stand up and bow twice, clap twice, and bow once more
16. Now if this is an omamori, put it in its case. If it is an ofuda, place it in a Kamidana, or any place of your choosing. You may carry the omamori around with you, hang it on a bag or anything really.
17. Give daily thanks to the talisman

Good luck on your wing growth and blessed be ^^

The Power of "Om"

Often times one thinks of "Om" when they think of meditation. "Om" (Pronounced, Oh-oo-m) has a frequency which stimulates the heart chakra which makes it good for meditation. Using this before meditating for wing growth can inspire devotion and open yourself to the forces from within and all around to create your wings.

If you wish to invoke Buddha before casting a spell, meditation, etc. repeat the mantra:

"Om Mane Padme Hum" (Oh-oo-m ma-ni- pad-meh who-m)

If you wish to write it on a stone or ofuda, here is the mantra in Tibetan:  ༀམཎིཔདྨེཧཱུྃ།

Here is a better image of the Tibetan writing:


                                        (Source: Wikipedia)