Traditional folk healing magick

IMPORTANT NOTE: None of the methods described in this article is meant to replace standard treatment of orthodox medicine. They are presented for their spiritual, folkloric and historic value, as well as means of complementary methods to be used alongside, orthodox medicine. Those that are not harmful anyway. I will not (!!!) be held responsible for anyone's lack of  common sense. Full stop. If you are dubious about whether or not you should use some of the methods described or not... You should not. Use that as a rule of thumb.

    Spiritual medicine should never replace the orthodox medicine, and likewise, neither should the orthodox medicine substitute, or suppress spiritual medicine. Each have their own spectrum of effects and influence, which don’t necessarily overlap, though they can. Most of the times, they can work combined, and they can complement each other.  

Abracadabra, the written charm; written in manner
 suggested in "Liber medicinalis" was believed to fence off
misfortune , and banishes and curse diseases. Some ( like
A. Crowley for example ) speculated
that the  true form of the word is : Abrahadabra 

     Let’s illustrate it with an utterly simple example; a person having a fracture should certainly not try to fix their bones with an incantation, but the person stricken with the night-mares, should not get an operation for apnea. It’s not unlike proper physiologically active substance applied for specific condition. Forgetting or putting away the old methods of healing, because we live in a “modern age” is equally stupid, as trying to heal a bacterial infection with the few words of some dodgy chant.  Everything has its place in this world, and tossing away something old ;  that’s effective and working, just to get something new, which is not working, is the ugly example of stupid notion that neophilia is.

     Another, I must say, and excuse the strong language; idiotic, misconception about magickal healing is that some aspects of “alternative” medicine, such as herbal medicine or aromatherapy equate with it. Nonsense, a good deal of alternative medicine, is based on the holistic approach to the medicine, but obviously has rules and limitations, and limits. What more, the mentioned aromatherapy and herbal medicine are extremely scientific, in an orthodox way.  Just because some ideology or practice is old, or even ancient, does neither make it pseudoscience nor magickal. It’s completely astounding to find even people in magickal community, confusing alternative medicine and magickal healing. Magickal healing, unlike alternative medicine, or as I prefer to address to it holistic medicine ( I do crystal therapy myself ), Is plainly neither predictable neither limited. If you have problems differentiating the two (alternative medicine and magickal or spiritual healing), simply keep in mind the two main differences, predictability, and limits. Now that (hopefully) we have obliterated the misconceptions, let’s focus of magikcal healing here, more specifically on folkloric, or traditional healing magick, for we have also the more “modern”, or “up to date” healing magick, like candle work etc., of which I have written before on here.

     Traditional, folkloric and spiritual healing magick and its “modus operandi”

     We could say that the healing magick is indeed an ancient art. Or rather and ancient form of magick. It eventually gave birth to the orthodox medicine. But it never stopped existing itself, and with a good reason. It’s equally effective as it used to be, for conditions which need to be treated with it. Ancient Egyptians would’ve place powdered Malachite on their eyes to prevent the eye infections that were so common in the valley of Nile. Hebrew people would read Psalms, and sometimes would do elaborate community ceremonies, or rituals involving multiple people to heal conditions and restore health Some of which, If we are to trust sources like “Sixth and Seventh book of Moses” to describe these practices accurately, were rather macabre, and involved torturing and maiming animals, as it were ( for example an eye healing ritual requires, among other things, eyes of dog to be pierced with needles, in Sixth and Seven book of Moses psalmody section ). Christian religion is very opulent in examples of miraculous healings performed by Lord Christ Himself, and many Saints as well, including complete restoration of lost organs, limbs etc. St. Cosmas and Damian, were believed to have performed transplantation surgeries, of whole limbs easily and successfully, with the Divine help, as early as in III century.

     Though the magickal and religious/spiritual healing, are definitely not one and the same, the former is certainly influenced by the later. Which can be seen in Christianized chants, appearing throughout Europe, for example, used to cure burns, remove warts… or stop bleeding.  Many of these have found their way into the classic and old, medieval grimoires, and latter texts such as; “Egyptian Secrets” by Albertus Magnus, “Pow-wow’s of along lost friend”, folkloric works of  Henry Middleton Hyatt, “Pettit albert” and consequently many early and even some contemporary farmer’s almanacs. Even during the “burning times” ( Inquisition ), this type of “magick” was considered folk medicine, and was along with the apotropaic magick, condoned, or even coveted, least one was happened to have  any kind of disagreement with  Inquisition authorities. But in such case, even walking down the street, or eating an apple, or washing hair… You name it, the most mundane activity, could have been twisted and turned around, to make-up for a shaky-leg, senseless accusation. Otherwise however, folk healing magick, and apotropaic tricks were completely acceptable. This is another reason, why the information about it, and beliefs survived in great number of cases, in intact, raw forms, and is present in readily accessible sources ( such as public books ).

     And how does exactly the traditional, magickal healing work?  It rarely, or ever, centers on 

magickal and planetary correspondences, or timing, etc. In fact, it has a rather raw approach, based on doctrine of signatures, beliefs, lore and superstitions, as well as    interaction with the spirits.

    Indeed, in Easter Europe, for example, there is abundance of rituals, some surviving from the times of paganism, and others yet more ancient and more modern, trying to appease certain spirits, and to  get them to heal a sick individual, which could either not be cured by orthodox medicine, or was struck with specific, spiritual conditions, or “unnatural”diseases   . In Eastern Europe, another common form of traditional/folk healing rituals involves a form of Fairy magick , that is making pact with the fairies,   and a  interestingly  peculiar example, is one where the sick person is left  to lie next to Burning bush  ( the  REAL burning bush, which would be  Dictamnus albus  and not the decorative Evyonumus ) plant, ritually chosen, and a burning candle with the offering to the fairies. This odd  ritual is performed on the St. George’s day ( as  commemorated in Eastern Orthodox Christian Church ) which falls on 23^rd / 24^th of April, in a forest where the Burning bush, a mystical plant deemed particularly  sacred to the Fae ( by Slavic people and their descendants ) grows in abundance. But for the ritual to work, the plant must be whole, undamaged, not even as much as single petal being nipped. After a lengthy ceremonial actions, the sick person is left with the candle, and offerings to the Fae ( Cakes, bread, honey, vine etc. ) to sleep through the night, next to chosen plant. Hopefully, I can go into detail on this fascinating custom/ritual on another occasion.

     They can come in form of incantations ( spoken magickal charms ) or written charms, for example, various  charms words written in form of downwards triangle, created by removing a first and last letter from the word, in each next line in which the word is written, like the “Abracadabra” charm for example. There are similar charms, which   too employ the decreasing symbolism in a similar fashion but are rather spoken than written, or in some cases both is done.

     Finally, there are beliefs about the use of specific items, or visiting specific places, that are believed to possess miraculous healing and restorative powers, somewhat alike to those of the Healing relics in Christianity, but to a less degree. A common white, water washed tumbled stone is believed to possess power to remove negative effects of an insect bite or absorb negative emotions, in European witchery, a living hen can be applied directly to the snake bite to absorb the venom, in Native American lore, sacred wells contain healing power that can remove even terminal sickness and replace it with health, or even regenerate tissues and cells, in worldwide spread folklore and Neo-paganism. In both Vodoun and contemporary Voodoo,  there is a notion of a “cure-all”, an preparation, or a charm, that is supposed to be  an universal cure, somewhat like early herbal medicine tonics, which were not to cure a specific aliment but rather to improve and restore health in whole, in general.

    So the charms, incantations and items in the folkloric healing magick, seem to contain innate healing powers, which do not even need to be directed in any specific way, as it’s often done in modern rituals. They do not need grounding, focusing, centering or releasing energy, nor is the knowledge about the specific, spell or ritual needed, beyond the very instructions. They may appear with a closing word “probatum”[1] in older Grimoires, which serves to illustrate this notion; and implies  that they have been proved to be efficient  by experience or trials/ experiment.

    And before, proceeding to illustrate with examples, let’s just make it clear, that folk healing magick, is usually concerned with specific   set of conditions, which may or may not be treated by orthodox medicine as well. As I mentioned in the beginning of this article, spiritual or magickal healing treats some conditions for which orthodox medicine experts readily accept, that there is no known cure or even treatment to them, and often considers removing spiritual conditions such as “witchcraft”, “curse” or “evil spirits” an act of  healing.

     So called “witch cake” is Your typical example of folk diagnosing and healing magick, even though it was ( supposedly ) the reason for one of the very  first witch trials as recorded in Salem. [2]

     Following are some examples to illustrate, or to be put to use. The sane ones obviously, If a magickal recipe tells You to drink sulphur or acid, is there really anyone else to blame but Yourself, If You do it ? That being said, before You proceed; please, read once again the IMPORTANT NOTE, posted at the beginning of this article, for , once again, I will not be held responsible for anyone’s lack of common sense.

To remove a toothache

“To remove a toothache, wrap a barley straw around a stone and throw it into running water saying:

Oh, pain in my teeth,

Trouble me not so greatly!

Do not come to me,

My mouth is not thy house,

I love thee not at all

Stay thou away from  me;

When the straw is in the brook

Go away into the water”[3]

(In this example, we can notice the application of  innless-absorbing  qualities of the stone, and barley’s toothache healing properties, combined with the principle of binding and transferring magic. While still simple in terms   of  plain performance, this one is a bit more complex in symbolism than  your average folk healing magick procedures) *

Voodoo cure all recipe

Mixing Jimsonweed, with Sulphur and honey, in a glass, rubbing it against black cat and then sipping slowly, was supposed to cure all ills and pains and solve all problems, according to Louisiana Voodoo beliefs. (!!! ) [4]

(Of course that Jimsonweed is poisonous, and that Sulphur is harmful)

To cure any illness; witchcraft method

To cure any illness bore a hole into the side of a living tree, and spit into it three times strongly. Then cover up a hole” [5]

To heal a burn

     A traditional, cunning folk method for healing the burns, from United Kingdom. Blow on the place where the burn is thrice, as you chant:

“Three Angels came from North, East and West,

One brought fire, another brought frost,

And the third brought the Holy Ghost

So out fire and in frost

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost “   [6]

(The very chant comes in many variations, the variables are most often the number of angels, two or three, or mention of ladies/giants/wise men instead of angels, or the directions from where they came. The chant is also popular in some parts of America)

Wart charming

     A common method of removing warts, includes decomposition of some organic substance, that   had been used to rub it against the wart, followed by appropriate chants/incantations. Incantations are many, they differ from place to place, or even person to person, but they are usually very short, they are easy to learn by heart, and they rhyme.

     Often it’s suggested that they are done, for three, five, seven or nine  ( rarely more )  consecutive days, during the waning moon phase, preferably, finishing on the day prior to the new Moon.

     So for example, one is to take potato, slice it on two halves, rub one half over the wart, as they chant something like this:

“One, two, three,

warts go away from me,

one, two, three, four,

never come back no more” [7]

     And then the potato would be buried in ground to rot or decompose.  Sometimes, it’s suggested to  rub the wart counterclockwise, 7 or 9 times, simultaneously chanting the chant for seven, or nine time,    and then bury whatever was used to rub the wart in the ground, and no more  repeating of the  ritual was needed. Frequently used are also apple, and bean seeds to rub the   wart.

     Another popular method was to prick and make bleed the wart with a sharp-pointed object such as needle, or pin, or nail, and then bury it. Alternatively, some methods require to prick the wart, then let some blood drip on the piece or paper, or another object (in some versions   a coin), then leave the object on the crossroads for someone to pick it up. When someone does, the warts would pass on them, hence another example of magick of transfer.

     Finally there were some liquids believed to cure warts effectively, like dandelion root juice, lemon juice, vinegar, urine and other, but it’s not always clear which  one of those  were plainly a mundane and which a magickal cure.

To remove toothache II    

     A Christian influenced prayers speaking of Lord Christ walking to find Peter (or Peter and Paul, or some other characters too, sometimes unknown men), who cries and complains on toothache and the Lord heals him, is another very popular charm in Europe and the States. It seems to suffice for a healer just to utter it with respect,   for the afflicted person to be rid of the toothache. One version goes like this:

“Peter and Paul sat on a marble stone,

Jesus came alone,

Peter, said he, what makes you quake?

Lord and master, it’s the toothache.

Arise, Peter and be healed!” [8]

     These type of prayers are thought to rely on symbolism and channeling of Healing powers of the Lord through, reenacting the situation, as it were.

To stop bleeding

“Was it not a happy hour when, when Jesus Christ was born, was it not a fortunate hour when Jesus Christ arose from the dead. These three blissful hours stop thy    bleeding, and heal thy    wounds, that they may not swell or fester, and within three or nine days be well again” [9] 

( If You ever desire to try this ; I’d issue a word of advice, I don’t suppose it’s meant to somehow magickaly cauterize the wound, instead, after   using some first aid methods, like cleaning/disinfecting the wound, putting a plaster/bandage etc.  recite over wound three times to ensure that the blood stops and healing starts ).

To remove fever

Recite the following, as many times as You can

Oknotinos

Knotinos

Notinos

Otinos

Tinos

Inos

Nos

Os

S 

I have actually used this one with great success, as well as the next one, with the same purpose. It comes from Rabbi Eleazar of the Worms, from the Middleages.

To remove fever II

Hold a handful of salt for a while (I use right hand), then toss it into flames, while saying: “Sickness burn, good health return!”

To cure unnatural eye disease

In the Hebrew lore, a demon called Shabriri, is believed to weaken the eyesight, cause blindness, and several waterborne diseases. To prevent it from accomplishing such effect, once a person starts feeling negative changes, in regard to their eyesight, they should recite:

“My mother  told  me to beware of Shabriri, briri, riri, iri, ri!” various times.

In case of waterborne diseases; one is to write the decreasing demon name, in an inverted triangle fashion, starting with “Shabriri”, and ending with “ri”, and carry it on oneself. It’s both considred to protect and cure from the waterborne diseases. [10]

NOTES: This article was written and composed by myself. If You  desire to use any  parts of it  elsewhere online  feel free, but add credits (!!!);  Shadow of the Shadows magick place,  Shadow-333@hotmail.com or a direct link to this post. 

CREDITS AND REFERENCES:

* Text in the brackets following the examples, is my own commentary

[1] See “Egyptian secrets: or white and black art for men and   beast” by Albertus Magnus for examples

[2] Read more about it here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tituba

[3] Quoted from: “Witches potions and spells” by Kathryn Paulsen, page 28^st Peter Pauper Press 1971^st

[4] According to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Voodoo

[5] Quoted from same source as given under [3] page 29^th

[6] The chant text is retrieved from: http://www.folklore.ee/folklore/vol24/verbcharm.pdf , Cassandra   Eason mentions this method of healing burns, saying   how the person who uses the chant  blows three times on the burn; that is how it’s custom done In Summerset. In her book  : “Encyclopedia of magick and ancient wisdom “

[7] Chant retrieved form: “New perspectives on witchcraft, magic and demonology; Volume 5; Witchcraft, healing and popular diseases” , edited by  Brian P. Levack

[8] As under [7] pg 28^th

[9] Retrieved from the title suggested under [1]

[10] According to   E. A. Wallis Budge; as stated in his “Amulets and Superstitions”,  though also mentioned in   the Talmud  , Pesachim  112

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Magickal tips against procrastination and sloth

     Sometimes, with the spring, seasonal depression or CFS kick in… ironically, when everything around us is waking up, and becoming more active. It could be just that… sometimes we might feel as If we cannot keep up, or we get scared we will not be able. The result is often lack of willpower,

procrastination, and becoming overly introvert. Consequently, people put their lives on hold, and miss out on opportunities, and plainly waste their time. I had this happen to me, though more often just before summer. I don’t like summer that much, Mediterranean summer can get extremely harsh to the point of where You have to stay inside to stay healthy.

       Anyhow, the spiritual people, in their “unconventional” wisdom; at least from the perspective of science, always had their fixes for these type of conditions.  

     Additionally, doing any kind of spiritual work against laziness or procrastination, is de facto a proactive behavioral pattern, which additionally helps from a psychological side as well. 

Materia magica and timing

     Be it CFS, depression, laziness, procrastination, weakness, meekness and timidity, from a spiritual perspective, we can say that they all have the key element in common, lack of energy, or energy imbalance. 

     Various things can cause such state, from a spiritual perspective, from plain spiritual exhaustion to attack of energy parasites  . 

     Yet be it spiritual, or plain mundane cause behind it,  procrastination can be dealt away with same spiritual methods, that base on balancing, infusing with energy and sometimes spiritual guidance  ( if the condition is longstanding and particularly strong ) too. 

      So the best time to preform rituals and spells for energizing, and balancing are the days and hours of Sun and Mars, and best days for performing banishing rituals, to banish the bad habit of postponing, and succumbing to the idleness are Saturn, Moon, and Mars days, and hours. 

      Solar, Martian and Fire element correspondent herbs are particularly useful for states like this, as well as some Saturn herbs, and likewise is the case with crystals. Of particular use are the courage inspiring herbs such as Borage, Thyme, and the empowering Ginger rhizome and roots. The conquering root, High John the Conqueror root, will instill in wearer the power to conquer and rule the adverse influences behind the condition, or the ones perpetuating and feeding it.  And it will also bring luck along the way. Similarly Masterwort, or the Master root ( Imperatoria ostritium ) will provide mastery , bot over one’s own weakness, and  the adverse condition. Consider wearing them in a mojo bag. Roots in general, are good for grounding and empowering, so it makes sense for them to be the first choice among the botanicals, for this type of work. And also, some Mercurial plants, like Mint, or Celery (seeds in particular) will provide clear and sharp mind in times of fogginess and confusion.

     A Saint of particular interest   of mentioning here is the St. Expedite, who is patron Saint of all sort of things needed in hurry, but also the Saint to petition to help leave procrastination behind.  If one  reads legends about the Saint, they will realize why is this so 

     In the mineral kingdom, there are many good choices, but  following are several, who are good for empowerment and balancing both from perspectives of crystal therapy and magickal gemology, respectively: 

• Sunstone – for overcoming fatigue and depression, and gaining energy and strength 

• Carnelian – it helps weak and insecure find the strength to come into their own, and also gives warmth and energy. Also good for athletes, as it boosts endurance  

• Kyanite – Mental booster, and spirits lifting stone, also mental and energy balance

• Black onyx  - The  Elixir is a mental tonic, and the stone itself, when carried helps one through tribulations and times of difficulty, acting like an advisor, councilor and supporter. Hildegard fon Bingen ( in her work “Physica” ) suggested depressive people to hold an onyx for few moments in the mouths and then remove it to stop depressive crisis.  

• Kunzite – cures depression, consequences of stress, and unhooks energy imprints, like those coming from energy vampires or just annoying or unpleasant, or severely ill people

• Sugilite – Brings light to the soul, illuminating and giving power and hope to the wearer. It helps with understanding “the big” questions in life. Very uplifting stone. It’s helpful to the alienated and those feeling alone.

• Fluorite -  Particularly Green fluorite or Rainbow Fluorite, will bring one wisdom needed to defeat procrastination, what more, how to turn it into something constructive. It will also boost mental power and concentration, which are rather scantly while feeling “low” , “lazy” or all-over-the-place mentally  

• Pyrite – Can be used to create energy shield and stop energy drainage, or to boost greatly both physical and metal energy and vigor. Infusing with energy and balancing energy. 

• Mahogany obsidian – is amazing for all sort of nervous conditions, but particularly laziness and procrastination, as well as depression.

• Ruby -  A fiery gem correspondent to Fire, Sun and Leo ( zodiac ) will give courage, strength and physical power to face any adversities, and will also enrich blood with oxygen, which is below normal concentration in the blood of depressive and tired, which helps the condition to endure, physiologically. Also amazing for treating and curing anemia, which could be the reason behind someone feeling down, and fatigued. 

• Garnet – Cures anemia, fatigue, CFS, blood conditions, illuminates, empowers and gives courage and fiery qualities.  * 

     Now, let’s proceed to few examples of practical work.

     Before it, just  one note of caution, even though it should be obvious to a sane and rational person. Fatigue, depression, procrastination… may be symptoms of some serious medical conditions. While the methods and tips discussed here, will help with these, in case that they are the symptoms, these methods will not necessarily also treat the root, or the condition causing them (!!!) . Hence, it goes without saying, that a doctor checkup, and medical therapy, even If it’s just to be sure You’re ok, should never be plainly substituted with these methods.  They are not replacement for a medical treatment, rather they will fill up the holes of medicine, and ensure that the homeostasis is restored completely. 

     Candle spell for personal power

     Dress a purple candle, with “Power oil”, or “Magnet oil”, and sprinkle it with some powdered Ginger. If you wish, you may place a few Sugilite or Charoite stones (Sunstone can also do in a pinch) around the candle. Bellow the candle, place some personal concern (a hair will do) or at least a name paper. 

     In the hour of the Sun, light the candle and read:

• Psalm 10th

• Psalm 11th 

• Psalm 15th 

• Psalm 50th and

• Psalm 112th  ( which can be read more than once ) 

     

     Let the candle burn all the way down. Take a bath with Laundry bluing, or If You lack that infusion of Fenugreek, Basil and Thyme. If You used the stones, take and carry one of the with You often.

Courage and strength oil

     In the base of Olive and Almond oil mixed, combine: 

• Basil

• Borage

• Thyme

• Sage

• Black pepper

     A small chunk of Ginger rhizome may be added to the bottle of oil made, but that’s entirely optional.   

     Read over it Psalms 11th, 69th  112th , every now and then, while the herbs are infusing. Then after two weeks, or more, carry some of the oil with You and dress temples, forehead, and pulse spots when needing extra courage. You can also wear a small vial of the oil as a charm. Add a personal concern in it, and a red Aventurine stone chip, or Garnet stone chip. 

     Dress red candles, and burn atop Pentacle of Mars, in the hour of Mars to vanquish fears, insecurity, and empower oneself, as well as raise courage. 

Herbal Alchemist’s healing philtre

     Following philtre, described in “The Herbal alchemist’s handbook” is intended mainly for healing. But the herbs used are also empowering and thus very suitable for this kind of work. In fact the author says following about Solar herbs: “Solar herbs restore equilibrium to the entire physical system, often serving as tonics to the heart and promoting the free flow of vital energy”  [1]

One is instructed to mix Calendula (Marigold), Chamomile, St. John’s worth and Juniper berries, for following reasons (according to the author) : 

• Calendula for the intake of vital force and energy;

• Saint-John’s wort for confidence and mental/emotional equilibrium;

• Chamomile for calmness and serenity;

• Juniper for expelling any negativity or imbalance [2]

     So as we see, such philtre has tonic, uplifting, energizing and healing properties, which is exactly what an exhausted, fatigue, idle person, prone to procrastination needs. 

     Additionally, author states that one can add a soothing gemstone such as Sunstone, Golden Topaz or Diamond. I myself, would rather skip the Diamond, because it’s energy cutter, and could potentially shred the energy of the mixture itself. Instead I’d go with the Sunstone ( as suggested ), or even Ruby, Garnet or Carnelian. 

     So about a teaspoon of each herb mentioned is added, and covered with no less than 5dl ( approximately )  of water, and left to infuse, on Sun, for 24 hours. Strain and then it can be drunk, or used externally, or in baths…, in fact one can keep it in fridge for 3-4 days and use each day a bit, which would be ideal here. 

Spell to banish procrastination

     The following spell is adapted from the original written and posted by Samantha Mars (see footnotes)

     Best time to perform this spell is when the Moon is waning. 

     Using mortar and pestle, grind: Rosemary, Pepper, and Clove. One might, optionally add some Juniper berries, or even Camphor or Eucalyptus ,  but it’s certainly not necessary. Alternatively You can just crush a bit, the herbs with your warm hands until they become fragrant, or You can use essential oil.

     

      Get a black candle.    

  

     If using oils, you will dress the candle, spreading the oil on it from top to bottom, or rom centers to the end. If using raw herbs, arrange them around the candle, let’s say on a coffee cup plate, or in a small bowl. 

     Now having done all that, light the candle and say 9 times: 

“Release procrastination from mind, 

my slow state I leave behind. 

Empty now all negativity 

and leave only peace and clarity. 

I work with speed. This is my will so shall it be, 

harm to none, nor return on me” 

     The author of the spell then suggests   that we blow the candle out. I myself would rather suggest letting it burn all the way down and then disposing of it, in running water or crossroads, at Sunrise. 

     Also, one could affix the candle to the bottom of a bowl,  and then add the herbs and pour a tad bit of water in the bowl, just enough to cover half an inch of the candle, and then leave the candle burning after ritual until it extinguished in the water, to symbolize quenching the power of procrastination, and releasing thus the bad habit that it is. [3] 

     Roots of power mojo

     

     In a purple mojo bag combine:

• St John The Conqueror root, or  the Master root ( chose one )

• Sampson snake ( Echinacea ) root

• Master of the woods herb  ( Galium odorata )

• Ginger rhizome piece

• Personal concern 

     Read over it Psalm 69th and say personal, heartfelt prayers. Feed the mojo with “Crucible of Courage oil”, or “Power oil” and carry on oneself and feed regularly as You would do with any other mojo. You can also use the Courage and strentgh oil formula given earlier in this article. 

     This mojo is extremely good also for physical endurance, and even male virility, the latter more so If You opt for High John the Conqueror’s root, instead of Master root.

     High John the Conqueror is also used to draw luck and money, love encounters ( especially by men ), gain mastery,  and strengthen male virility, but it needs to be whole, undamaged piece  [4] among other things.

Hope You find this helpful and/or  an interesting read.
Blessings!

Shadow 

NOTES: This article was written and composed by myself, If You wish to use any part of it elsewhere online, feel free, but do add credits: Shadow of the Shadows magick place  , Shadow-333@hotmail.com or a direct link to this post 

* The crystal suggestion is composed by myself, cross-referencing sources I deem trustworthy in regards or Crystal healing and magick, for this occasion, namely: Judy Hall ( “Crystal Bible”, “Crystal prescriptions” and few other books ) , Gerina Dunwich ( “Gemstone sorcery” ), and various information from this site:  http://crystal-cure.com/ , but also Melody , and Cunningham Scott

CREDITS AND  REFERENCES: 

[1] “The Herbal Alchemist’s handbook”  page 4th ( chapter I ), Karen Harrison , 2011th , Weiser Books publishing

[2] as under [1] 

[3] Adapted from: http://samanthamarswriter.blogspot.com.au/2014/01/spell-to-overcome-procrastination.html 

[4] According to “Hoodoo Herb and Root magic; a materia magica of African American Conjure”  by Yronwode, Catherine 

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Magick potions for Valentine's day

"I'm Living for love

Not gonna stop

Love's gonna lift me up"

Madonna "Living for Love"

     Do you have Your Valentine already, or are you about to find one? For If You do not, keep in mind that the love is a far more complex concept than having someone on that one particular day, s which is a commercial holiday, anyway. And it’s neither bad luck, nor lame to not have a romantic partner on Valentine. Insipid people will say, that anyone supporting such viewpoint, does it only because they themselves have no Valentine. Absolute nonsense. Not only that It’s logical fallacy (correlation and causation), but it’s plainly incorrect, as many happy couples do not celebrate Valentine day, but rather chose to show love to each as often as possible.

     

     I have written about the dubious history behind the “chocolates and roses holiday” on this blog before (and let me tell you it’s murky and vague loll).  I have also written about many “love conjurations”   that can be used, should you be so desperate to feel that you absolutely need someone else, on Valentines, to justify your own existence.

     But there are some nice things about the holiday as well, such as Valentine’s folklore andlove divination. And the fact that If You truly see it as holiday   celebrating love, try to expand Your concept, and broaden your understanding of love, further from romantic love,  to philanthropic love, caring and humanism. Heavens know we lack those, badly, these days.

     In any case, following are some love potions, or “philtre” formulas, which I composed for posting here, as a small tribute to my readers, as well as to illustrate at least three aspects through which romantic love can be seen. The lust philtre illustrates, that "down to earth", not to say profane, “love”, the potion to heal the broken heart, illustrates misguided, and hurtful, non-productive infatuation, and gives a solution to it, while the third potion illustrates, gentle romantic love, or even philanthropic love and is a formula used to draw it.

     Hope these will be of use to you. Happy Valentine, and lots of LUV to You. J

Lust “philtre”

     Take some Coriander seeds, and beat them in mortar and pestle, or in a bowl with the knife’s handle, while calling the name of the one you desire to feel lust towards you. Heat some red wine and pour it over the seeds. Let it sit for about an hour then strain.

     Next, put the water to the stove, and as you wait for it to boil, mix some Hibiscus tea, Damiana seeds, and few Juniper berries. Beat them up, like you did with Coriander seeds, and call the name of the one you wish to feel lust towards you as You do it. You can envision them being stricken with lust and infatuated with you, while doing it. When the water has started to boil, add the herbs to the water, remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 20 minutes, than strain.

     Mix the wine and the herb infusion, and add to it; a single teaspoon of Carrot juice. If you want to “disguise” the potion as a glass of wine, add much more vine than tea infusion, and vice versa. You may sweeten it with honey. Traditionally, one would finish this by adding a drop of their own blood, from their ear. Also a pinch of Cinnamon can only benefit a potion like this, but is certainly entirely optional. 

     Then, give the potion a few final stirs, as You chant something along these lines:

“Magick essence of carnal desire,

Ignite in those that drink you lustful fire!”

     Prepare some Friday, during the Mars hour, or if You are in a hunrry prepare any day in the Venus hour.

      I do hope it’s redundant for me to say, that inducing lust in someone is a form of confusing and controlling them, and is thus hardly ethical. Also, this will probably not work on chaste people.

Potion to heal broken heart and love pains

     During the waning Moon phase, and day and hour of the Sun, combine the following:

·         * Water from the spring, preferably taken either prior to the Sunrise, or during it ( about 500ml )

·         * Rose hips, white and Red rose will work fine, about two teaspoons

·         * Violet leaves, a few

·         * Lemon balm ( Mellissa )  herb, a teaspoon

·        *  Heartsease herb, a teaspoon

·         * Horehound

·         * OPTIONALY: pinch of Marjoram

·         * Some honey to sweeten it up

     If it is warm enough, place the herbs in a transparent glass container, pour the water over them, and let them sit for 6-12 hours, If possible in direct sunlight, stirring occasionally. If You are using this method, You can also add any of the following crystals to the water: Rosequartz, Watermelon tourmaline, or Green Aventurine.

If not, pour the boiling water over the plants, cover, and let it sit for about 30 minutes. Then stir a few times.

As you stir, you can chant something along the lines of this:

“Injured heart that aches in pain

Love has hurt, and left without gain

Cleanse it from the love that should not be

Restore it, heal it, and from pain set it free”

     Strain, sweeten with honey and drink, in three partitions, on each 9 hours ( refrigerate if You wish ).

Potion to draw positive love

     

Mix the following:

·        *  Rosewater, preferably one You made Yourself

·        *  Lemon balm tincture

·       *   Lovage tincture or, a few drops of essential oil

·       *  A tablespoon of Rose Quartz essence

     Mix the ingredients, just mind that If you are to bottle and use it for longer period of time, or keep it, the alcoholic content ( tinctures mixture, or tincture with few drops of essential oil ) should make up for at least 70% of the potion, whereas Rosewater and Quartz essence should make up for 30% ( or less ) of the potion.

     Pour in a clean spray bottle, and shake a few times as You chant: 

Beneficientia, sympathia, at amor  leni

Mihi  cursim veni.

( “Kindness, sympathy and gentle love,

To me swiftly flow” )

     Spray on Yourself, like You would do with a perfume. You could also pour it in a nice glass bottle with a cap, or dropper and use it as cologne, applying a bit on Your neck, or hair, or even hands. 

So don't forget, don't  go trhough life seeking justification and confirmation through another, don't live for a or the partner, rather start Living for love ;) Happy Valentine, LUV ya all :) 

Shadow

NOTES: This article was written and composed by myself, so should You wish to use any parts of it elsewhere online feel free, but do add credits; Shadow of the Shadows magick place, Shadow-333@hotmail.com  , or a direct link to this post

IMAGE CREDITS: Images used are photos taken and edited by myself