Theglitterdungeon - Amateur

In light of the August Solar Eclipse ☀

Re-visibility Spell

Description: If you feel that you are invisible to those around you -or- like me, unknowingly made yourself that way, this is the spell to undo that!

Type: Candle Magic (I am quite fond of it)

Necessary Materials: 

Large paper

Black Candle with wick removed (or a white candle colored black like I did hahaha)

White Candle

Sigils or symbols to represent the sun

Lighter

Process: Draw up some sigils. I used two, overlapped. One was an artistic, creatively represented sun to appeal to the organic energies at play, the other was the  traditional symbol for the sun, to appeal to logic and sciences.  Channel lots of warm, sunny, bright energies into it.

Program your black candle. This candle represents you, in your current invisible state. I used statements like “This candle represents me. This is me in the shadows. This is me, where no one notices me. This is me, in my invisible state. This is me, and the void I placed myself in.”  Place it at the center of your paper.  You may want to stick some cardboard underneath your paper so it doesn’t stick to whatever surface it is rested on.

Stack your white candle on top of it. This represents you, now. We are using white to refill the void, to offer light against the dark for stark contrast. You are in plain sight, now. 

Light your candle; use the fire to empower your will. State your intentions, whatever they may be. Mine were to be quite the opposite of what I had been all this time. You may not want all of the attention. I used things like this: “I am a beacon of light. I am bright as fire. I am special, I am noticed, I turn heads, I am powerful, I am wanted.” Be specific though, as it would be easy for this to backfire. I altered it by saying things like: “I attract only the attention I want, only the right attention, I am noticed in the right way, etc.”

Seal it. I like to do this verbally and symbolically. The spell seals itself by burning down and melting all over the dark candle, sealed away and taken over by the new, visible you.

I also seal with my favorite phrase: “I will it, and so it is.”

I thought the way it burned down was quite interesting.

Personal notes: Shortly after I did this, one of my new co-workers came to me and urged me to get a job at the location she will be at. “I rarely meet people that I think I will like, and I really really think we’re going to be good friends!”

That felt really nice, I haven’t heard anything like that in a long long longngngngngn time.

I also recently have a lot of people asking me to work with them, which is so important in my industry. That is exciting.

I am sure there will be more to come with this! 

Properties of Sands

By Rainy-Day-Witchcraft

⌲ Beach Sand: Use for calming or anxiety spells to gradually wash away and smooth out fear/negativity, for spells of change, or in magick for motivation or strength

⌲ Desert Sand: Use for cursing to “dry out” your target of wealth/luck/happiness/etc, or add to a resilience spell for the capability to grow through hard times or situations

⌲ River Sand: Use for spells that are focused on moving on physically or mentally, or for change and/or healing magick - Can also serve as an elemental water offering

⌲ Volcanic Sand: Use for destructive spells or curses, in magick to reveal deeper or hidden meanings/feelings, or for banishing magick - Can also serve as an elemental fire offering

⌲ Heavy Mineral/Crystal Sand: (Sands with significant presence of Quartz, Garnet, Olivine, Hematite, etc.) Use in magick for personal growth, focus, or motivation. If you have a sand heavily composed of a specific gemstone (quartz, for example) usable as a substitute for that gemstone in spellwork.

⌲ Black Sand: Use for protection, banishing, or negativity-based spells

⌲ Biogenic Sand: (Sand composed majorly of bioorganisms - shells, skeletons, bones, corals, etc.) Use in magick for healing or protection

A few recommended witchcraft books

The Basics

Mastering Witchcraft by Paul Huson

This book is super popular. It is ceremonial in nature - don’t worry about needing to make Huson’s many ‘required’ items - but it has some really good stuff, especially the introduction and the Witch’s Pyramid. 

Pure Magic by Judika Illes

This is the lady who wrote the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells. Her book is good, leaning more towards New Age than Mr. Huson. I found the book to be generally well-rounded. It does cover a lot of basics, including plenty of rituals and spells.

The Sorcerer’s Secrets by Jason Miller

I have personally learned more from this book than any other. Instead of relying on spells, Mr. Miller teaches you the actual techniques of improving your magical skills. He also gives a reasonable explanation for how magic works and the ways you can practically apply skills to get what you want.

The Complete Guide to Psychic Development by Cassandra Eason

Mrs. Eason is the “if six candles are good, twelve is better!” type. I don’t agree with her that imagining a pink fluffy cloud (and I do not mock; this is literal) will remove all dangers. This book is perhaps best mixed with a more traditional one, such as Mastering Witchcraft. But if psychic stuff is for you, this book may be a great help.

Beyond the Basics

The Witch’s Familiar by Raven Grimassi

A surprisingly complete system of calling, working with, controlling, and dismissing familiars. If you have no idea where to start, and you prefer a slightly more ceremonial take on things, this is the book for you. It also holds value for those interested in spirit work.

Financial Sorcery by Jason Miller

You guys already know I have a thing for Mr. Miller, and I offer no apologies. He knows his stuff and he’s a good writer. Read this book if you want to make money with your magic in a way that actually works. 

Seven Spheres by Rufus Opus

Not witchcraft - Hermetics. But it is a fantastic book, good for those who are looking for ‘the next step’ and are ready for spirit work and conjuration. I really learned a lot by reading this book, even if his tone is somewhat bro-ish at times. 

Protection & Healing

Protection & Reversal Magick: Beyond 101 by Jason Miller

This was the first witchcraft book I ever bought! Gosh do I love it. Mr. Miller speaks in a straight-forward tone about certain dangers, and fills a book with different methods on how to fight, defend, and heal yourself after the battle. To those interested in Hekate, there are a couple original Hekatean rituals in this book. I highly recommend.

Psychic Self-Defense by Dion Fortune

An old, albeit still well-written handbook. Her accounts of psychic attack are fascinating and her solutions are practical and useful.

Spiritual Cleansing by Draja Mickaharic

This book is extremely practical and lays out several methods of cleansing for each problem addressed. Mr. Mickaharic loudly advocates against changing or substituting his spells, and basically says if you can’t do it the way he presents it in the book, don’t do it at all. So if you are the sort of practitioner who can’t get a hold of a pint of beer or seven walnuts to pop in the bathtub, this book is not for you. However, I was very pleased with the book and saw new content I had never seen before.

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, and References

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

Yes, it’s getting on in years now. If it were a human it would have bought it’s first home and have two kids at this point. But it’s survived this long because it’s a solid reference for plants. When you get your hands on a new plant and don’t know what in the dickens you can use it for, Mr. Cunningham will give you a good overview. When planning a spell and you need to know what plants follow your correspondences, his tables in the back will list plants in accordance with your intent.

Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham

What can I say. It’s like the plant book, but for crystams, gems, and metals.

The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

This is the only book I’ll recommend that I haven’t *gasp* read personally. I’ve heard really good things about it. It is a big book of crystals. I just don’t care enough about crystals to get it, but if you care about crystals, then this is the book for you, I’ve heard.

(Elemental) Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells by Judika Illes

Correct me if I’m wrong on this one, but the ‘elemental’ encyclopedia is the same as the regular, non-elemental edition. What I find to be of real value in this book is not the spells themselves, but the extensive forward which has a lot of magical knowledge. You can also pick up great tidbits by browsing the book. The formulary in the back has recipes for all kinds of oils, powders, and potions. It’s a good book, I highly recommend.

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes

I’ll tell you what, Mrs. Illes sure does love her elemental encyclopedias. This is a solid book, covering a vast range of topics such as animals, holy days, and tools. I find the ‘animals’ section to be particularly useful.

Fabulous Creatures, Mythical Monsters, and Animal Power Symbols by Cassandra Eason

The book is full of what the title says. A good resource for mythical and regular animals. 

Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes

The most sellable property of this book is that it lists many spirits by name. If you come across a certain name and want to know if it is connected to anybody, Mrs. Illes has the book for you. I find general entries such as “Ghost” or “mermaid” to be frustratingly sparse, but if you want to know who ‘Atargatis’ is, forget about it.

A Dictionary of Angels by Gustav Davidson

Want to know about angels and fallen angels? This is the book for you. Detailed. Thorough. No complaints.

Spells for sleep

Sleep Well Spell

Sleep Charm

Sleep Spell

Dream Sachet

Moon Dream Spell

Sweet Dreams Sachet

Pouch for Restful Sleep

Peaceful Sleep Sachet

Peaceful Dreams Spell

How to Make a Dream Pillow

Nightmare Prevention Charm

Three Leaves Spell (for restful sleep)

A Chant for Preventing Nightmares

Nightmare Prevention and Sleeping Troubles

Enjoy! :)

-Lavender

Strengthen your love spell

You will need the following items for this spell:

something old (something you owned before the relationship)

something new (something you acquired recently)

something borrowed (something you borrowed/are borrowing)

something blue (literally a blue object)

a white candle for each year spent together

fresh red rose petals

fresh white rose petals

Set up the candles in a semicircle if at all possible (this will be easier the longer you’ve been with him or her). Sprinkle the rose petals inside the semicircle. Place your four objects in the semicircle on top of the rose petals. Say the title of each one aloud as you set them down (Something old, something new, etc.). Choose one candle from the semicircle and hold it in your hand. It does not matter which candle you choose as long as you are comfortable with your choice. Light your chosen candle and say: 

“Great Mother, prepare me for the times to come, both the good and the bad. If this union is meant to be, let nothing separate us.” Using the lit candle in your hand, carefully light the other candles, one by one. As you light each one, visualize a specific trait that you love about your relationship (that you finish each other’s sentences, that you know just what the other wants, etc.), and say it out loud. Each candle should represent a different relationship characteristic. Once all your candles are lit, place the one you chose back in its place in the semicircle. Watch the candles’ dancing flames and feel their tender heat. Watch their bouncing light flicker over the room. Remember the happiest memories of your journey together. Step 6: When you are finished reliving the happiest moments of your relationship, begin extinguishing the candles one by one, starting with the one you chose. As you do so, say : 

“The years we have accumulate as we walk our path together. In this time of love and joy, we become one.“ 

Keep your four items in a safe place and save one white rose petal and one red one for good luck.