Passion Spell

This spell must be done over a 3 day period on a waxing (growing) moon.

With your wand, Draw a circle starting in the South and continuing clockwise. you are now in Sacred space. Anoint your candle with the Passion Oil starting at the tip and moving toward the center. Do the same starting at the bottom and moving upward to the center. Visualize you Lover. Sprinkle some of your herbs onto the candle. Light the incense. Center and focus your mind. Light your candle and begin the spell.

Speak this spell 3 times:

Name of Person , Come to me

Seek me out, my heart’s desire

Come to me , I’ll fan the fire

No one else will enter his/her sight

Until we make love within a fortnight.

In love and lust, and with harm to none, I cast this spell

So mote it be

It shall be done.

Let the candle burn completely down. Keep it in a safe place in case you want to reverse the spell in the future.

Blessed Be!
Spell craft by Lady Storm, Proprietor of Wytchwood Cottage

                                                       

Edible Body Dust

My anniversary is coming up. On Samhain, Sean and I will have been married for 9 years. In  celebration, I thought I would share a fun, easy, if a bit naughty, recipe....

You will need:
1 medium bowl
Mixer
2 tablespoons vanilla powder
1 tablespoon honey (lighter colored honey is better)
1 cup cornstarch
Edible shimmer dust in white, silver, or gold depending on your skin tone

In a medium bowl, add vanilla powder and cornstarch. Mix on low until combined. Very slowly add the honey while mixing on medium, until all honey is added and the mixture is fully combined. Apply to body with hands or use a make up brush to apply it with.

Basic Candle Magic Spells and Colors

                                                       
Although people interested in casting spells with candles sometimes disagree on what color candle is best for a particular spell, the following list serves as a good general guide for selecting candles for your rituals:

Red: A red candle is used to represent the element of fire. It is common in spells to maintain health, increase strength, promote passion, or employ defensive magic.

Pink: Pink candles are most commonly used in rituals to promote self-love. However, they are also ideal for spells relating to weddings and emotional unions. The color symbolizes relaxation, love, and friendship.

Orange: An orange candle is used to attract specific influences or objects when casting a candle magic spell. It promotes energy.

Yellow: Representing the element of air, yellow candles are recommended for spells which are intended to heighten visualization abilities. Yellow is also the color of intelligence, confidence, and eloquence.

Green: Naturally, green is the color of money and prosperity. However, this candle color can also be used in spells for fertility, healing, growth, or abundance.

Blue: A blue candle represents the element of water. It is used in spells to affect sleep or to awaken the psychic mind.

Purple: Purple candles enhance spiritual activities and increase your magical powers. In combination with blue candles, they can be used in healing rituals.

White: White is the color of protection and purification. Linked with the moon, white candles contain all colors and are used for positive purposes.

Black   : Black candles absorb negativity. Black is the absence of color and the representative of outer space. Black candles are often associated with evil magic, but this is not true. Black candles can be used for positive rituals such as those to absorb illness or stop bad
habits.

Brown: Brown candles are burned in combination with other candles when spells invoke animals. For this reason, people interested in candle magic spells and colors often keep several brown candles on hand.

       Spell craft by Lady Storm, owner of Wytchwood Cottage

Samhain Witch Craft

Mosaic Scrying Mirror

What You'll Need:

• Dry sponge
• Wooden picture frame
• 2 Paint brushes, 1 for glue and 1 for paint
• Hammer
• Mosaic adhesive
• Mosaic grout
• Mosaic tiles
• Small spatula
• Newspaper
• Plates
• Tile cutter
• Utility knife
• Disposable rubber gloves

Step 1

Wrap your plates up in a couple sheets of newspaper. Using your hammer, break the plate(s) into small pieces.

Step 2.

Score your frame with your utility knife. This is scratching lines into your frame. This will help the tiles adhere better to the frame.

Step 3.

Decide what your pattern will be, the simpler the better. For example, you can use a cup to create a semi circular pattern. Draw or trace it onto your frame.

Step4.

Lay out your tiles. You will probably want the broken plate pieces on the outer edge. Use your tile cutter to better size the pieces to fit.

At this time, you may want to use your rubber gloves. It's going to get messy!

Step 5.

With the paintbrush, add tile adhesive to your frame, plate pieces, and tiles. Press the pieces into place. Please don't worry if the glue seeps out. It will be covered in grout.

You need to allow this to dry for 24 hours

Step 6.

Follow the instructions on mixing the grout. After you have it mixed (unless buying pre mixed) grout the spaces in between the tiles using your spatula. Take the time to wipe excess grout off of the tile pieces. It makes clean up a whole lot easier!

Let everything sit for 20 minutes.

Step 7.

Using a barely damp sponge, wipe away any excess grout that is on top of the tiles.

Let your frame sit for another 24 hours to make sure it has set properly.

Step 8.

Paint the glass on one side using an oil based glossy black paint. You will have to paint a few layers until you can't see any more light shining through. Allow this to dry.

Put your newly painted scrying mirror into your new mosaic frame, and voila! You have a beautiful new scrying mirror!

Have a Happy Samhain!

A Bit O' Natural Witchery

Earthen Cornucopia for Mabon or Thanksgiving

You will need:

•  3   2' by 2' pieces of 1 inch chicken wire
• A package of sheet Moss
• Grapevine or Ribbon
• Hot glue
• Fall flowers or fruits
• Hairspray
• Planter (optional)

Step 1.

Roll the chicken wire diagonally, from corner to corner. This will form a cone with a large end and a small end.

Step 2.

Curl the ends of the wire together to hold the wire together. Bend the small end into your “cornucopia” shape. Roll the large end down to form a rounded lip.

Step 3.

Using the sheet moss (it's easier to use if cut into smaller pieces), hot glue I to your frame. You may wish to do the same with the inside, but you don't have to.

Step 4.

Wrap a length of Grapevine around the entire Cornucopia. This will also help keep your moss in place.

Step 5.

Spray the entire piece with hairspray. This will keep your moss from shedding.

Step6.

Fill your new Cornucopia with whatever your tradition allows. Just have fun with it.

You now have a beautiful display for the holiday!  

Happy Mabon!

BB, Lady Storm