http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php Llewellyn's Spell-A-Day RSS feed en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4726 Winter is the season for hearth fires. If you have a fireplace or a wood stove, you can build a fire and enjoy some of the oldest magic known to humankind. If you don't have a permanent hearth, you may wish to substitute with a smaller fire in a cauldron, or candleholders attached to a log. | The hearth is the heart of a home, and the fire is the light and warmth that gives power to the hearth. In ancient times, one of the home altars usually sat on or nrear the hearth, giving space to one of the many hearth goddesses. When you kindle a fire, say this chant to enhance its magic: | Fire of old, burn | Seasons of time, turn | Power of light, glow | Passion of love, flow Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Elizabeth Barrette) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4726 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4725 In the depth of winter, the lack of light can lead to a darkness in our souls. Even the cheeriest person can start to be discouraged by the snow and the cold. Even warmer climates don't have the kind of energy during the winter that is around in the summer. The winter weather can drag us down and make us doubt ourselves. | Light a black or white candle and surround it with salt. Feel a circle of protective light surrounding you, full of the strength and comfort of the god or goddess you worship. | Then say: | Demons of doubt | Who nip at my heels, | Who haunt my dreams, | Although you're not real | Get thee behind me. | Get thee away | From my circle of light. | You are banished this day. | Repeat as needed. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Deborah Blake) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4725 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4724 The Moon is full today, but if you are unable to do a Full Moon ritual tonight, here's a spell to save Full Moon energy that you can do instead. | Gather several moonstones, white onyx, or other small white stones. Large beads work too, as long as they are minerals and not glass or plastic. You will need something to store the stones in; any container with a tight-fitting lid will work. | Wash the stones in running water (no soap necessary unless there is actual dirt on the stones). Before evening, decide which window in your home gets the most moonlight during the Full Moon; this will often be an east-facing window. Line the stones up on the windowsill covered with a white cloth, or place the stone, or stones, on a white cloth on a table. Hold your hands over the stones, and ask them to soak up lunar energy. The next morning, return them to the jar. When you need to use them, put them on your altar on the same white cloth. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Magenta Griffith) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4724 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4723 Everyday stress and strain can be countered by performing a small cleanup of your home each evening that provides some aromatherapy. | Use a mix of lavender and rose water to wipe down the bathroom sink in the evening. Bedrooms will benefit from the use of lavender buds in a dish or maybe some lavender oil in a small jar left open beside the bed. A bowl of potpourri made with rose and lavender will also provide some loving and calming essence in your living space. If you cannot use rose because of allergies, try jasmine, sandalwood, or cedar. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Crissa-Jean Chappell) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4723 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4722 In 1952, the country's first "Don't Walk" signs were installed in New York City. Our daily lives remain padded with mundane protection, but often we leave the house without magical support. Add magical insurance to your day with an elemental protection charm that invokes the strength, versatility, and security of the four guardians. | Use black ink to write the following on a strip of paper: | As I wander through my day | Many dangers come my way. | Reaching deep and powers | bring Guardians standing in a ring. | Roll up the paper strip, tie it with a red cord or yarn (for power), and carry it in a small bottle or mojo bag. Keep this talisman with you in a pocket, purse, briefcase, glove box, etc. Before heading out on an adventure, hold it in both hands and repeat the above charm as you imagine being surrounded by guardians of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Susan Pesznecker) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4722 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4721 Sometimes negative energy builds up. Now's a great time to clear those bad vibes out! Give your house a good top-to-bottom physical cleaning. Place a small pot in the center of the house, add one dried bean for every room, including closets. | Now, starting at your front door, go room to room fanning sage or incense of your choice, making sure to get all the corners. "Lingering beasties, if you're against me, be you gone!" Then do the same ringing a bell. | With a bowl of salt water, mark every window and door with a pentagram or equal-armed cross, saying, "By my word, this portal is sealed against all harm." | Place the lid on the pot of beans, carry it outside, open the lid, and toss the beans far from your house. Rinse the pot with vinegar. Light a white candle in the center of your home. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Mickie Mueller) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4721 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4720 The Earth may begin to stir with new life at this time of year, but some of the biggest snows still occur in February. And since kids are delighted by snow, take advantage of a snowy day to combine some fun activities for your kids with some protection magic as well. Bundle your children in warm clothes and go outside. Encourage them to make snow angels. Afterward, when they're occupied with other fun snow activites, you can create a little protection magic. Over the angel shpes they've made, say a silent blessing for each child. Next, sprinkle a small amount of dried protective herb such as basil or rosemary on each angel. End your snow fun in the warmth of your kitchen over steaming cups of hot chocolate. No one has to know that you performed a bit of protection magic while having fun in the snow. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (James Kambos) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4720 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4719 Imbolc is a popular time for prophecy and divination. The land is beginning to stir from the depths of winter and everyone wonders how soon spring will come. Today, choose your preferred form of divination: | tarot, scrying, runes, and so forth. If you don't practice divination regularly, or if you would like to try a new method, find a dark-colored bowl and add a few inches of water to the bowl. Set it on the table, and place a lighted candle to one side so the light reflects on the water. Gaze into the water, allowing your eyes to go out of focus and clear your mind, leaving it free for visions. As you prepare your divination technique, repeat this chant three times: | Seers of old, | guide my sight, | help me know | dark and light. | Help me find, | let me see- | as I will | it shall be. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Ember Grant) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4719 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4718 February is a month of extremes. It begins with the sabbat of Imbolc, has a romantic celebration of Valentines day mid-month, and just to keep us on our toes, February ends with an extra day some years. February is a magic in-between time where anything can happen. Often, the most brutal of winter storms occur now, and even though we get caught up in the romance of the middle of the month, and the revelry of Mardi Gras, spring can seem far away. But the light increases every day and we should remember that February is all about the light, possibilities, and the hope of new life to come. Deities associated with the month are the Celtic goddess Brigid and the Greek deities Eros and Aphrodite. Folks born in the month of February are assigned the violet and the primrose. The violet's magical qualities include faery magic and good luck and cheer, while the primrose has the enchanting qualities of protection and love. The amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February. A very popular stone with most magic users, the amethyst's magical properties include protection from manipulative magic and the power to enhance personal protection and your own spell casting. - Ellen Dugan | On this date in 1865, the 13th Amendment that outlawed slavery was signed by President Lincoln. In 1948, President Harry Truman signed the bill declaring today as National Freedom Day. | Today, cast a spell for your own freedom. Ask yourself: What am I enslaved to? Where do I feel bound? What hold me back, or limits me? | Write the answers down on a piece of paper. Over the sink or toilet bowl, burn the paper on a small plate. As the paper burns, affirm your freedom by saying: | No one owns me. I am free to be who I choose to be. I am free from fear and captivity. I am free to live peacefully. | When the flame dies down, let the ashes cool. Pour them into your palm, gently rubbing both hands together, dissolving the ashes. | Carefully, blow the last bits into the sink or toilet, and brush you hands together. Affirm by saying: Done. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Dallas Jennifer Cobb) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4718 http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4717 Today's the perfect day to renew your dedication to those resolutions you made at the beginning of the month. | Begin by revisiting your resolutions. Write them out again on a piece of paper. Now get honest. After a month, do they still seem doable and desirable? What roadblocks have you encountered? How can you shift your behavior or thoughts to really make them stick? Or perhaps you've had success and would like to add a few new ones. Based on your new insights, revise and/or revamp your list. | Fold the list three times, folding it toward yourself each time. Hold it between your two palms with your hands in prayer pose. Close your eyes, and visualize yourself triumphantly keeping your resolutions and living up to your highest ideals. Know in your heart that you can (and will!) it. | Finally, place the folded list on your altar and set a pyrite on top of it. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:00:00 CST Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. (Tess Whitehurst) http://www.llewellyn.com/spell.php?spell_id=4717