*Types of Magick*** This is just a very basic list of types of magick and there is no end to the variation of spells, rituals and incantations. But this will get a beginner practitioner started. Witch Bottles: These are bottles that are filled with certain items and then sea salt or water is added to it. The cap is put on and the bottle sealed with wax. It is then buried or placed in an out of the way cupboard and forgotten about so the magick can work. Knot Magick / Cord Magick / Witches Ladders: Beads, feathers and twine or yarn of all-natural materials is best used for this type of magick. The magick is done by the number of knots tied and the color of beads or feather tied into it. Candle Magick: Often practitioners will consider this to represent 3 elements: fire, earth (wax) and air (the smoke of the flame) and if a floating candle is placed in a bowl of water all the elements will be represented. Practitioners in the past felt that the candle represented humans. The wick was the head, the wax the body and the flame is the spirit. Scented candles should not be used. Colors represent different things and color should be chosen based on needs. Candles can also be used for divination. Bouquets / Sachets / Tussie-Mussies: All basically the same thing, these types indulge in flower or herb magick. The combination of herbs can represent a certain need and can be placed in the home or worn on a place. The Bridal Bouque is a flashback to pagan times as is a flower in the buttonhole. Stone Magick: The use of gemstones or stones is a trait of many different practitioners. Stones have special meanings and should be chosen based on the needs of the practitioner. Stones can be added to altars, charm bags, or used as jewelry and can also be used for divination purposes. Teas / Potions: Herbal teas are a luxury many people indulge in. They can also be used for magick purposes and tea leaves can be read for divination. Know what is being put into a tea as some herbs are non-edible. Never use a recipe unless from a trusted source. Potions are edible and serve the same purpose as teas. But a tea or potion laced with magick should never be given to someone without their consent and knowledge. Perfumes / Essential oils: Essential oils have a variety of uses and one of them is to make a perfume. Essential oils must be diluted in a carrier oil and certain oils should be used with certain medical conditions. The purpose is that the perfume will stay with a person all day and work its magick. Bathing: This simple act can cleanse a person literally and spiritually. Often a spell is done when someone needs a re-birth or cleansing because a practitioner can envision all their negativity draining away as the water drains. Essential oils and herbs can be added to baths in a variety of ways. A bath can be used for the spell itself or to prepare for a spell. Charm Bags: similar to a sachet but a charm bag holds items other then herbs. Often personal baubles that mean something to the practitioner are placed inside as well as stones. Charm bags can be made for a specific purpose or as all around empowerment of magick or protection. Also called Mo Jo bags, Gris-Gris, Sakra and Medicine Bag these bags are often made from flannel, leather or muslin. There are some beliefs that a bag needs to be fed with herbs periodically to keep the magick fresh and working.~ Isis ~
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 06:38:33 +0000
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