Balancing Chant

Balancing Yourself Through a Chant

"Us within, Go without,

My harmony exists throughout.

I am one with both these worlds,

Within the two, my spirit twirls."

Full Moon Incense & Oil

Full Moon Incense
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Sandalwood
1/2 Parts Gardenia Petals
1/4 Parts Rose Petals
A Few Drops Ambergris Oil
Burn during Esbats or simply at the time
of the full moon to attune with the Goddess.


Full Moon Oil
3 Parts Rose Oil
1 Part Jasmine Oil
1 Part Sandalwood Oil
Anoint body prior to Esbats to attune
with the lunar energies.

Dragons/Doves/Bats Blood Ink

Dragons Blood Ink

Dragons Blood Resin

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Alcohol

Gum Arabic

(Dragons Blood Resin is the dark red or

dried resin from a species of palm tree, the

Dragon Palm)

Used for power spell strength. Petitions for money
or power. Amulets of protection. Controlling and
Commanding. Quick Results.

Doves Blood Ink

Dragons Blood Resin Or True Dove Blood

Cinnamon Oil

Bay Oil

Alcohol

Gum Arabic

Rose Oil

Used for drawing magick pentacles for love and

peace. Writing spells. Amulets and Petitions. Thanks

spiritual helpers, the Goddesses, and Gods.

Bats Blood Ink

Dragons Blood Resin or  True Bats Blood

Myrrh Resin

Cinnamon Oil

Indigo Coloring

Alcohol

Gum Arabic

Used for binding, banishing, revenge, and

jinxing. Not very positive.  

Number Correspondences

1 - New beginnings, singularity, potential, identity, independence, self-reliance, self-completeness, the sun, birth, harmony.

2 - Duality, truth, beauty, symmetry, attentiveness, balance, compassion, imagination, love, balance of energy, compromise, companionship.

3 - Luck, fate, goddess/god in triple aspect, virtue, justice, fertility, fortitude, activity, growth, creativity, results. 

4 - The elements, foundations, maturity, directions, security, stability, building, control, health.

5 - Duty, safety, protection, challenges, passion, conflict, experience, energy.

6 - Love, self-control, productivity, doubling of three, goddess/god, balance, harmony, fortune, luck, remembrance, sharing, friendship.

7 - Completion, spiritual gifts, diversity, wisdom, meditation, secrets, mysticism, intuition, clairvoyance, spirituality, sacredness.

8 - Karma, stability, health, inner strength, time, justice, authority, good will, prosperity, transformation.

9 - Accomplishment, creativity, mastery, adeptness, high spirituality, sacredness, releasing energy.

The Bell Witch Legend

The mystery of the Bell Witch began before America was colonized. The land around the Bell Witch cave was sacred. The Mississippians were the last Native nation to live in that area. They buried their dead in stone boxes. They placed the boxes in caves such as the one where the Bell Witch is reported today. The Bell Witch might protect sacred Native American graves. But, those stone boxes aren’t her only eerie connection to Native lore. She appeared to Drewry Bell and his father, John, when they were out hunting one day in 1817. At first, they thought that it was a huge turkey, and they shot at it. It started to fly away, and then it seemed to vanish into thin air. Later, John and Drewry told friends and family that it had looked “like a human.” But, it didn’t have a face like a human. In fact, it was terrifying. Soon after the hunting incident, the Bells and their neighbors saw many other strange creatures at the Bell’s farm by the Red River in Tennessee. One had head of a rabbit but the body of a dog. At least one person tried to shoot it, but–like the “turkey” they’d shot at earlier–it vanished. Another time, in the orchard near their house, Drewry and his younger sister Betsy saw an old woman walking slowly. Since the town was small, they were puzzled by this unfamiliar visitor. When Betsy started to speak to the old woman, she disappeared.  Then, the situation became worse at the Bell homestead. Each night, the family heard scratching and chewing noises outside their home, as if a large animal was trying to get inside. Next, the family heard odd whispering. Finally the Bell Witch began making sounds inside the home, like loud swallowing. She pulled the covers off beds when the children were sleeping. She physically tormented Betsy Bell, leaving ugly, red, stinging handprints where she’d slapped the child. Around this same time, John Bell began having difficulty swallowing. Something seemed to be wrong with his jaw and his tongue.  He recovered from these symptoms, but he became sicker and sicker with new and different symptoms. The Bell Witch seemed to be wearing him down. Now they say if you say “I hate the bell witch.” 7 times holding a candle or light in a mirror you’ll see her reflection.

Protective Circle Oil

Base Oil; Apricot or Almond 
1 Part Arabian Sandalwood
1 Part Myrrh
1 Part Frankincense
1 Part Witches Brew Oil                 

Blend all the ingredients above together well. 
This is used to anoint items and people for added

protection. This can also be added to alchemist 

powder to create another incense version.

Psychic Vampires

Psychic Vampire Symbol

Psychic vampires are not undead, they do not sleep in coffins or feed on blood of the living, and they are very much human. Their numbers are great and they can be found both near and far. This type of vampire energizes itself by draining the energies of those around them. They work on a more subtle level by destroying the will of his or her unwary victim and leave them feeling tired and drained, if they drain enough life force the victim can even die. They receive an energy surge while their victim succumbs to fatigue, dizziness, muscle tension, mood swings, depression, and physical illness. Dealing with them is relatively simple, you must first identify the vampire then put a wall of protection around yourself, imagining a white bright light. To protect yourself from them further you can wear a quart crystal.

Keeping Evil From Your Home

Mix Together; Angelica

                       Broom Tops

                       Curry Powder

                       Holy Thistle

                       Poke Root

                       Tormentil

After making the mixture sprinkle some of

it in corners and doorways of your home. It

will prevent evil from entering, purify your

home, and defeat all wicked conjuring.

Remedy for the Bewitched

Mix 13 drops of the bewitched person's blood with

rosemary blam, marigolds, salt, and ale. On a starless

night light seven new white candles and give this mixture

to the bewitched person to drink. Whatever magick charm

or hex the person is under will be instantly gone.

To Purify a Place

To purify a place of negative energy or evil entities

take some dried and powdered sloe bark and mix it

with any strong un-hexing oil, garlic, and frankincense.

With a new white lit candle burn the mixture in a fire

proof dish at the stroke of midday and at the stroke of

midnight in the area of negativity and repeat for seven

days continuously.

Casting and Closing a Circle

Casting a Circle

There are plenty of ways to cast a circle simple ones 

or ones that take more time. It is always better to cast 

a circle before doing a spell because it keeps all energies 

in check and gives you a boost. It is also good for 

protection so no bad energy or mojo gets into the circle 

to fail or mislead your spell. It is the best way to ensure 

that the spell will not backfire. Too cast a circle you can 

use a wand, a athame, or your finger.

Way #1:

Cleanse your thoughts and energies. Face North and point your wand, athame, or finger to the ground, then picture a glowing purple light as the energy flowing through your wand, athame, or finger. Turn clockwise in the middle of the circle that you are invisioning until the circle is fully formed with the purple energy. 

Way #2:

Clear the area where you will cast the circle, sweep the area with your left to right with your broom. Take your wand, athame, or finger and face North. Turn clockwise inside your circle with your wand, athame, or finger pointing to the floor invisioning purple energy coming from the instrument you use. As you are making your circle be sure to chant "Witches sight and magick will, Draw this circle of power fill. Magicks both new and old, Gather now into the fold. This witches circle, though none can see,  Is rightly case so mote it be." 

Closing a Circle

Closing a circle is not always done but is a good 

idea to ensure the magick is basically bound and 

will be untampered with.

Way #1:

Pick up your wand, athame, or finger and face at which point you have started the circle. Point your instrument at the circle turn counter clockwise and invision the purple energy disappearing or getting sucked back into your instrument until you complete the circle. When you are finished thank the Goddesses and God if wanted and then chant, "The circle is open but unbroken."

Familiars

Familiars are regular animals that have a magic quality to guide and protect their witches. Familiars are connected to the elements and nature like powers, so it is common for them to walk out when two people are fighting because they do not wish to absorb the bad energy coming from the fight. They are all unique to its witch and can basically be any type of animal the witch has an instant connection with cats, dogs, toads, owls, mice/rats, snakes, and birds. The connection is something you will feel and notice. They also guard the circle when spell work is being done. Witches can have more than one familiar. Each familiar gives us something to learn and gives us the protection and guidance we need in life. Familiars can be physical, spiritual, or astral also. They are not only good magickal protectors of your circle and everything around it, they are supernatural radars to detect evil by reacting in an unusual/mean way. It is always best to let them choose you.

Sabbats

Candlemas - Sunset February 1st - February 2nd

Candlemas is also known as Imbolc is basically the festival of lights. It is a time of renewal of the sun and purification. It is a time to also initiate people into your covens. The doings of Candlemas are lighting candles or lamps in each room of your house right after sunset for some minutes, the reason for this is to respect the sun's rebirth. It is also common to light bonfires. The holiday also symbolises getting rid of the old and bringing in the new. The colors of Candlemas are white, pink, brown, red, and yellow. The herbs are basil, myrrh, angelica, and all yellow or white flowers.

Spring Equinox - March 21st

The Spring Equinox is also called Ostara. This holiday balances out the light of day and the dark of night, which means they are both equal. The earth gets spiritually charged with the Maiden Goddess and Sun God's merging. It is also a time for new beginnings and letting go. On this holiday witches start a her garden or plant new seeds, they also take nature walks. The traditional color of The Spring Equinox is white. The traditional herbs are Iris, woodruff, and all spring flowers.

Autumn Equinox - September 21st

The Autumn Equinox is also known as Mabon. It parts day and night evenly. It exhibits the second harvest, the God prepares for his dormancy, in other words nature is preparing for winter. The activities of this holiday are wine making and walking through nature. The colors of this holiday are gold, brown, and red. Herbs are acorns and pine cones (which are used to honor burial's to those who have passed), thistle, and grain.

Beltane - May 1st

Beltane is also called May Day. The goddess becomes pregnant with the God and that is what is celebrated, it is the symbol of fertility that is celebrated in a ritual then a feast and dancing. Witches dance around the May pole which are decorated with flowers and plants. It is tradition to wear a wreath with flowers on your head. It's one of the eight solar sabbats. 

Yule - December 20th - December 23rd

Also known as The Winter Solstice in the north and The Summer Solstice in the south. It is a festival of the sun for the birth of the Sun God is due. It is about renewal during the winter. Bonfires and candles are lit to welcome the Gods return. It is the longest night of the year. The colors of Yule are red, green, gold, silver, and white. The herbs are mistletoe, pine, and bayberry.

Halloween - October 31st

Halloween is also known as Samhain to witches, its the festival of the dead, the New Year for witches. It is the end of summer and the beginning of night and winter. On Halloween the veil between the worlds of the living and dead become thin so that the ghosts can come back through (there are those that are strong enough to come through no matter what holiday it is.) It is a time to honor our loved ones that have passed. Jack-O-Lanterns and apples are a big symbol of this holiday. The colors of Halloween are orange, black, white, and gold. The herbs are allspice, mugwort, mandrake, sage, and catnip.

Litha - June 21st

Litha is also known as Midsummer, which is the day when the powers of mother nature is at her peak. Cauldrons are the Goddesses symbol and the athame is the Gods. The magicks are plentiful for the life and light the day bring is grateful. The traditional colors are yellow and white. Herbs are lily, vervain, yarrow, and ivy.

Lammas - July 31st - August 1st

Lammas also known as Lughnasadh is a time to give thanks to the Gods and Goddesses for the things they have given us. It is a holiday where the summer comes to an end and is known as the first harvest. The plants drop to start the arrival of the new plants. It is celebrated through a feast with your Coven. Herbs that are symbolized are pears, grapes, all grains, and blackberries.