•••Consecrating Magical Tools•••
In many modern Pagan traditions, magical tools are consecrated before use. This achieves a couple of things -- one, it purifies the item before it is used to interact with the Divine. Secondly, it removes any negative energies from the tool. This is particularly handy if you aren't sure of a tool's past history or who owned it before it came to you. This ritual is a simple one that can be used to consecrate any magical tools, clothing or jewelry, or even the altar itself.
By offering the tool to the powers of the four elements, it is consecrated and blessed from all directions.
You'll need a white candle, a cup of water, a small bowl of salt, and incense. Each corresponds to one of the cardinal elements and directions:
North/Earth: salt
East/Air: incense
South/Fire: candle
West/Water: water
If your tradition requires you to cast a circle, do so now. Light the candle and the incense. Take the tool or other item you wish to consecrate in your hands, and face north. Pass it over the salt and say:
Powers of the North,
Guardians of the Earth,
I consecrate this wand of willow (or knife of steel, amulet of crystal, etc)
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Now, turn to the east and, holding the tool in the smoke of the incense, say:
Powers of the East,
Guardians of the Air,
I consecrate this wand of willow
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Next, face the south and pass the tool over the flame of the candle -- be careful if it's a flammable material like Tarot cards or a robe!
-- and repeat the process, saying:
Powers of the South,
Guardians of Fire,
I consecrate this wand of willow
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Finally, turn to the west, and pass your ritual tool over the cup of water. Say:
Powers of the West,
Guardians of Water,
I consecrate this wand of willow [or knife of steel, amulet of crystal, etc]
and charge it with your energies.
I purify it this night, and make this tool sacred.
Face your altar, hold the wand (athame/chalice/amulet/whatever) to the sky, and say:
I charge this wand in the name of Old Ones,
the Ancients, the Sun and the Moon and the Stars.
By the powers of the Earth, of Air, of Fire and of Water
I banish the energies of any previous owners,
and make it new and fresh.
I consecrate this wand,
and it is mine.
Now you've not only consecrated the tool, you've claimed ownership.
In many Pagan traditions, including some forms of Wicca, it's considered a good idea to put the item to use immediately to bind the consecration and strengthen the energy of the tool. If you've consecrated a wand, athame, or chalice, you can use those in a ceremony to consecrate another tool. If you've consecrated something that is worn, such as an article of clothing (for example, a ritual robe) or a piece of jewelry, begin wearing it now.
EXERCISE 1 — SIMPLE MEDITATION
1. Connecting to the Flame: Start by staring into the flame. Sit a comfortable distance away from it.
For some people, the light may be too intense. If that is the case, stare past the flame. Look at the
light and the shadows behind it. Let your eyes go in and out of focus. Turn all your attention to the
fire before you. Feel the flame giving off white light, all the colors of the spectrum. The light fills
the room you are in and protects you from all harm. Some people say a short prayer or invocation
to any personal deities.
2. Relaxation: As you stare at the candle, stray thoughts will come into your mind. You may have
difficulty focusing solely on the candle. This is normal. Coach yourself through a relaxation of
your entire body, starting at the top of your head and moving down. Relax the muscles in your
head, face, neck, and shoulders. Feel your jaw relax. It is as if gentle waves of water are flowing
down your body. Pay attention to the sensations of release and then let them go, moving on to the
next part of your body. Relax your shoulders and arms, hands and fingers. Feel all tension leave
you chest and torso. Work through your trunk, until all tension has been released. Work down
through your legs to your toes. You entire body relaxes.
3. Going Deeper: Count backward from 12 to 1, counting each breath, still looking at the candle
flame. With each number, you go deeper into your meditative state. Let all extraneous thoughts go
as you count. As they arise, acknowledge and release them. Thank your conscious mind for
sharing, but now let it take a break for a while. Tell your ego that it does not have to be “in the
driver's seat” for this. All outside noises only serve to deepen the experience. You will react to
them only for your safety and highest good. Feel a gentle soothing sensation fill your body. Youare comfortable and relaxed. It feels much like a lazy afternoon of daydreaming. The feeling of
daydreaming is the alpha state. You have reached your meditative state with ease.
4. Being Open: Be open to whatever feelings, sensations, or experiences you are having, without
judgment. You are only looking for a period of relaxation by quieting the internal dialogue. This
can be difficult. If you slip out of this state, gently coax yourself back in by relaxing your body and
counting down. Just be. You do not have to do anything. Feel yourself simply at the center of your
own universe, your own perspective.
5. Grounding: When this experience feels complete, consciously count yourself from 1 to 12 and open
your eyes. As you return, you may feel light-headed and not quite all together. This is a normal
response. You need to ground yourself back to this reality. Such flightiness is often caused by a
deep meditation or energy work. That is why so many New Agers have a reputation for being a
little “out there.” Most are just a bit ungrounded. To ground yourself, get on the floor and visualize
any remaining energy flowing down into the earth. If you feel as if you are floating, imagine a ray
of light passing from the base of your spine down into the earth, like a string tying a balloon down.
Some people do something physical, like standing up, moving around, holding on to a piece of
furniture, or hugging a tree. Eating is another excellent way to ground. That is why so many rituals
use bread or cakes as part of the ceremony, to ground you afterward. Experiment and find a
technique that works for you.
Even though you can eventually feel and perceive more than usual, you may not
do so at first. That is perfectly normal. Right now, concentrate on achieving a
daydreamlike state. Keep your expectations simple. Some people have very
moving experiences and cry afterward, but that is quite rare. Most people think
“no big deal” and cannot figure out what meditation has to do with magick. They
are looking for action. The link between the two will become more apparent as
we go along.
Practice this exercise. The more often you do it, the easier it will be. This is
the first building block, one that may already be familiar to you. Soon, you will
no longer need the candle and will be able to achieve this sensation in a matter of
moments. It is a great trick when you are stressed out at work or with your
family.
Achieving your trance state is the first step. By visualizing in this state, you
affect reality. Magick consists of making a change with your will. All its forms
have many practical applications. For instance, you are running late for work.
You may be fired if you are late again. Don't panic, relax. Relaxation is the key.
You don't even have to get into a deep trance state while driving to work. Just
get a moment of relaxation. Imagine yourself getting to work on time, safely and
easily. Imagine yourself walking in and looking at the clock. You are exactly ontime. No one is angry. Then keep on driving, safely, confident that your magick
is working. Reality will conform to your expectations. If you don't think you will
be late, then you will not be. This is a great way to get parking spaces by the
door. Visualize a spot near the door about ten minutes before you reach your
destination. Visualization is co-creation in action. I did not think you could use
magick or spiritual discipline for such things, but my teachers encouraged me.
This little trick kept me sane during college, trying to find the ever-elusive
parking space on a crowded city campus. Magick lets you flow with the universe
and makes life easier. Things become less of a struggle. They flow easily when
you are in the right place at the right time, doing what you need to be doing.
Visualization is one way to tell the universe what you need.
Color and light are ways to manipulate energy in physical reality. By
visualizing different colored light, you can change reality in situations that may
be too complex to visualize in detail. If family gatherings are particularly
argumentative, try this before going to the next one. Get into your trance state
and picture everybody at the gathering surrounded by blue light or blue mist.
Blue brings peace. It heals the spirit. At least, that is my interpretation of it.
What do the colors mean to you? Each one has a different energy and has a
different effect when used in a trance, changing with the practitioner's beliefs.
Ideas For Using Witchcraft Affirmations.
Affirmations for witches could be written down in your journal, on your vision board, in your grimoire/book of shadows, or placed somewhere you can see them, e.g. your bedroom wall. Read and repeat them to yourself, and pick out the ones that stand out the most for you. Think about your identity, who you are and who you want to become. It’s your life, you can be whoever you want to be. Focus on your emotions, and feel what you’re saying. Looking in the mirror while you say them is a powerful way to start!
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* My spells always succeed.
* The Universe is on my side.
* What I will becomes reality.
* My magic is stronger every day.
* I am a powerful Witch.
* My spell has already succeeded.
* I am worthy of magic and money.
* I forgive others and myself.
* I deserve happiness.
* I am deeply connected with magic.
* Magic flows through my body.
* Protective magic flows around me.
* I am connected to a long line of witches before me.
* Prosperity flows towards me at every moment.
* I am deeply loved by the Gods.
* I believe in myself and in the power of my magic.
* I create as I speak.
* I alter reality.
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Mirror, mirror on the wall...
Let’s talk a little bit about mirror magic.
I love this kind of magic and it’s throughout the lore a magical tool that can be helpful in all kind of situations.
You can for example shield yourself with it, protect your home, make energy traps out of it, practice glamour magic, shapeshift, use it as a portal, do scrying, talk to your inner twin and use it as storage of sorts.
My great grandmother used mirrors for all of her craft work.
In our house in Croatia we’ve got one mirror room. It was her room where she practiced and spend a great amount of time.
Each mirror inside of it was handmade by her or her husband and enchanted to serve as a gigantic energy storage.
The one or the other knows that I made my shield with mirrors and ice.
I also often use a mirror for my meditations.
When we did the light matrix for the New Year I looked also into a mirror and saw two people and then a black chimera.
Mirrors are definitely never a boring magical tool.
Do you have some experiences with mirrors? And if you do, share your stories here. I am excited to hear them.
Would you like some specific description about my mirror work? Perhaps how to make a energy or bad vibes trap or one of the possibilities I described above?
SONGS | Black Magic by Little Mix
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