You will need the following items for this spell:
Animal of choice
Candles (optional)
Hand
Voice
When you find a creature that you wish to become your familiar, you must first ask its permission by passing your hand over it and crying:
By the Moon that shines at night, and the Sun so very bright, I ask you once, I ask you twice, but more than twice would not be nice. With a wag, a croak, or mew, pray tell me now what you will do. Will you my familiar be? Give your answer to me.
Wait until the creature does something you take to mean, “Yes!” While the animal may have had another name like Blue, Jebbert, or Charlie, it is now important for you to choose a secret magical name.
I’m gonna fight ‘em off A seven nation army couldn’t hold me back They’re gonna rip it off Taking their time right behind my back And I’m talkin’ to myself at night Because I can’t forget Back and forth through my mind Behind a cigarette And the message comin’ from my eyes says, “Leave it alone.”
x
If you’re like me, you grew up on songs like Seven Nation Army. Or you’ve heard them profusely, at least. That’s how it was for me, since my parents were both deep into the punk/grunge scene in the 80′s-early 90′s. Lots of the songs I heard were songs like Seven Nation Army, and every time I heard it when I was little, it just filled me with this sort of war-like energy. It made me feel like I could take on anything with gleaming, narrowed eyes, blazing guns, and a whole lot of smoke.
This isn’t your average protection bottle. This makes sure that if anyone even dares to fuck with you, there’s no way they’re coming out of it without the scars to remember why messing with you is a terrible, awful idea.
Rue - Causing Strife (Poisonous, do not handle if pregnant/nursing)
Nettle - Causing Strife, and Protection
Cactus - Causing Strife and Pain, as well as Protection
Devil’s Shoestring - Binding, Causing Pain, and Protection
Cayenne - Causing Pain, Protection
Something sharp (i.e. Thorns, Glass, Nails) - General Cursing, Causing Pain. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CARE.
Your own Blood, Sweat, Spit, and Urine - Binds the protection to you, and adds a surprisingly strong kick to any curse. Only procure these by safe means, do not exert/harm yourself more than you need to.
A Poppet represent your current/future enemies
A jar you can seal up nice and tight
Cleanse your space, place down your protections, cleanse your tools, and get ready to begin.
In the jar, add in your sharp objects, minus the cactus. Make sure there’s enough for your poppet to lay across.
Create your poppet, and make it either look like your representation, or leave it blank to represent anyone who will mess with you in the coming future. Inside of the poppet, add your Rue, Nettle, and Cayenne.
Once you’ve got that dealt with, take your Devil’s Shoestring, and bind that thing’s hands and legs together. If you’re feeling especially fired up, you can even bind it’s throat.
Take the Cactus Pricks you’ve acquired, and carefully push them into where you wish your target’s pain to be the worst. My person opinion? The crotch area, the chest, the head, the legs, and the arms. Or any combination thereof.
Take that poppet, give it it’s identity*, and then throw it in there. Cover it up in any additional sharp things you may have left over, and then put some additional Nettle, Cactus, Devil’s Shoestring, and Cayenne inside.
After this, take your Blood, Sweat, Spit, and Urine. Put them inside.
Repeat these lyrics over the bottle as much as needed, then close the spell, and go on to cleanse your space and tools, as well as yourself. Shake the jar when you need a boost of protection, and leave it on your altar/space for it’s protection, and a reminder thereof. To remove this protection, simply open the jar, and dispose of the ingredients in the trash.
* To Give your Poppet it’s Identity, repeat this:
“Poppet, I name you [Name]/I name you after my future enemies. As you are bound, so are they bound. As you are caused this pain and strife, so are they caused this pain and strife. As you suffer, so shall they suffer.”
It should be noted, that this curse will only set off if you give it a specific target. Otherwise, it’s programmed to only begin when someone messes with you in any major way that would warrant a curse this strong to be applied.
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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.
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 & 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.
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.
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Patrick: “Wake me up!”
Spongebob: “Wake me up inside!”
Patrick: “I can’t wake up!”
Spongebob: “Wake me up inside!”
Squidward: “Save me!”
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sun - overall personality
moon - inner thoughts
mercury - how you talk / communicate with others
rising - what people think of you / first impressions
venus - your fashion, women you attract, how you flirt and act in relationships
mars - how we deal with anger, men we attract, sex drive
aries sun// an aries sun has strong leadership skills. they take problems head on. generally very brave. you want an aries sun if you want adventure and excitement.
aries moon// people with an aries moon are stubborn and impatient. they live life in the moment and don’t like long-term goals. you want an aries moon if you want someone that craves new things to do RIGHT NOW.
aries mercury// people with aries mercury make quick decisions and don’t think through their decisions much. they’re very direct and candid. you want an aries mercury if you want someone to help you come to a decision or give you an honest impression of something.
aries rising// an aries rising doesn’t like to plan ahead. they’re competitive and like to play a little dirty. they have a young innocent kind of charm. you want an aries rising if you want to learn how to stop overthinking everything and cherish your freedom.
aries venus// venus in aries is daring. they behave very childish. they like direct and honest people. they like to be the leader in the relationship, so let them. you want an aries venus if you like being dominated and having endless fun.
aries mars// people with an aries mars are spontaneous. they like simplicity, action, and innovation. they’re often a step ahead the rest of us. you want an aries mars if you want someone that can be angry for you when there’s a problem in your life. if you want someone that’s down to do anything.
taurus sun // tauruses are dependable, sensual, and hard-working. they enjoy nature and aren’t big fans of change. they also tend to be a bit possessive. you want a taurus sun if you want someone reliable and kind.
taurus moon // someone with a taurus moon likes familiarity. they’re strong-willed and sentimental. once they make a commitment, they like to stick to it. you want a taurus moon if you want someone that’ll keep a secret or do their share of work.
taurus mercury // mercury in taurus natives take their time to get to a decision, but once they make one, they don’t change their mind much. people like to listen to them. you want someone with a mercury in taurus if you want someone to stick to their word.
taurus rising // these people have a practical approach to life. they value security a lot. they’re also very cautious and careful. not flexible people. they like the good things in life. you want a taurus rising if you want someone careful.
taurus venus // people with venus in taurus tend to be possessive in love and like going slow. they like predictability and dependability. they are very loyal. you want someone with a taurus venus if you like clinginess and a steady relationship.
taurus mars // they value strength and stability. driven by security. they don’t like multi-tasking and they are very stubborn when angry. you want a taurus mars when you want someone who won’t change their mind.
gemini sun // strong self-expression. extremely curious. felxible and adaptable. clever and witty. it can be difficult to know what a solar gemini really feels. you want a solar gemini if you want someone outgoing and exciting.
gemini moon // witty and charming people. they can be moody and irritable at home. lunar geminis worry, read, talk, and think a lot. they like to host events. you want a gemini moon if you want a charming person willing to be a leader.
gemini mercury // very quick-witted. they know a little about everything. they get bored easily, but are fast learners. they’re restless. good at decision-making. you want a person with mercury in gemini if you want to be intrigued.
gemini rising // they love to ask questions, interested in moving about in social circles. either bubbly, talkative, and quirky, or cool and intellectual. you want a gemini rising if you want to expand your knowledge.
gemini venus // people with venus in gemini will flirt with witty conversation and showing how much they know. hard to pin down. they need fun and variety. get a gemini venus if you like letting loose and letting them talk more than you.
gemini mars // scattered and unfocused. they use very angry words and are energetic when angry. very good at debating. quite fidgety. you want a gemini mars if you want someone who will help you win against someone.
cancer sun // strong survival instinct. protective of their belongings. very sensitive and don’t appreciate bluntness. avoid direct confrontations. very dependable and caring. get a cancer sun if you want someone sweet.
cancer moon // very attached and clingy to the things and people they love. a little bit moody. they may act irrationally. loony sense of humor and unique outlook on life. get a cancer moon if you want to be loved unconditionally.
cancer mercury // communicate with feeling. good listeners and slow responders. gentle, intuitive, and sentimental. takes criticism personally. can be easily persuaded. get a cancer mercury if you need to vent.
cancer rising // they stay in the corners of parties. they like it when their relationships have well-defined rules. they have to protect themselves. seem very sweet and innocent. get a cancer rising if you like introverted sweethearts.
cancer venus // they like committed and predictable relationships. they give security, comfort, and care. they pay attention to your feelings. get a venus in cancer if you like people caring for you.
cancer mars // passive-aggressive. resist change and like feeling secure. threatened by indifference. get a cancer in mars if you soft anger and sex.
leo sun // they are hard-working, have big dreams, like making people happy, and love compliments. don’t accuse them of having bad intentions. loyal. get a leo if you like confident and loyal people.
leo moon // if comfortable, they like being the center of attention, usually with family and friends. they like controlling so that they can set things right. want to treat people fairly. get a lunar leo if you don’t like the spotlight on yourself.
leo mercury // authoritative voice. see the big picture. great at promoting ideas and persuading people. take pride of their beliefs. get a mercury in leo if you want someone who’ll get the message across.
leo rising // they get people’s attention. very self-aware and body-conscious. may have rash decisions and temper tantrums. they have a natural enthusiasm and optimisim about any new undertaking. get a leo rising if you want the star of the show.
leo venus // they are proud and demanding. they need to feel special and courted. warm, generous, and grand. very loyal to their partners. thrive on romantic attention and have high expectations. get a leo in venus if you want them to be the center of your life.
leo mars // they need to feel significant. they have high passion and enjoy power. they’re good at getting what they want. have a strong idealistic streak. get a mars in leo if you want someone who are natural born leaders.
virgo sun // hard-working, determined, and respectable. they tend to get embarrassed easily. they prefer to be in the limelight. they’re very body-conscious. perfectionists. you want a virgo sun if you want someone who will be very careful and detailed in their work.
virgo moon // lunar virgos appreciate simplicity and enjoy the little things in life. they’re reliable and trustworthy. they tend to be really skeptical. you want a lunar virgo if you want someone who is appreciative and laid-back.
virgo mercury // they’re good at organizing and planning out their time wisely. not ones to brag and boast, but do like people to acknowledge their work. get a virgo mercury if you want someone under the radar.
virgo rising // generally reserved and intelligent. have to warm up to people before letting them in. have a tendency to attract people who need help. get a virgo rising if you want someone understanding.
virgo venus // virgo venus people aren’t very flirtacious. they don’t have showy gifts, but generous gifts. try hard to make the relationship work. sensitive and sometimes insecure in relationships. get a virgo venus if you want someone who’ll stay by your side.
virgo mars // virgo mars people get things done really well. they want to be good at what they do. protective. get a virgo mars if you want someone who puts in effort.
libra sun // sociable, intellectual. and approachable. they don’t like fighting and wish to find inner peace. they want to find the best way to live. you want a libra sun if you want someone peaceful and generous.
libra moon // they feel the need to have someone they can rely on and have a strong partnership. they’re very charming and have an innocent aura. they tend to see flaws in a lot of things. you want a libra moon if you want someone to complete you.
libra mercury // pleasing communicators. they long for equality and are very fair people. they express things gently. they always seek for compromise. get a libra mercury if you want someone fair.
libra rising // these people come across nice, pleasant, fair, and peaceful, so as a first impression they’re very likable people. attracted to competent, active partners. you want someone with a libra rising if you want someone mostly everyone will get along with.
libra venus // they try to impress people with their kindness and equality. likely to be a feminist. they love to share everything with you. they try hard to make the relationship work. get a libra venus if you want someone charming and fair.
libra mars // libra mars people like to think before they act. they like to play innocent and defend themselves a lot. they’re good at predicting problems that may come up in the future. you want someone with a mars in libra if you want someone careful with their words.
scorpio sun // they are very intense people. determined and throw themselves into everything they do. these people know what they want and will find a way to get it. you want a scorpio sun if you want someone with stamina and willpower.
scorpio moon // lunar scorpios seek for emotional intensity. probably prone to mood swings and sadness. they have a strong fear for betrayal. you want a scorpio moon if you want someone to be there for.
scorpio mercury // they have strong observation skills. they are powerful, persuasive, and passionate in their speech. you want a scorpio mercury if you want someone who will dig through layers to find an answer.
scorpio rising // they don’t like being pushed around. they value their privacy a lot, and are powerful and determined. they’re drawn to down-to-earth people. they have to be able to rely on you. you want a scorpio rising if you want someone independent.
scorpio venus // scorpio venus people attract others with their intensity and willingness to commit. they will give you full attention and put you and themselves in the spotlight. you want a scorpio venus if you want a public relationship.
scorpio mars // they challenge themselves to do the impossible. they don’t like having to share their partners, and have a provocative quality to them. you want a scorpio mars if you want someone protective with a high sex drive.
sagittarius sun // restless, cheerful, and friendly. generally on the go and have a love for freedom. they are extremely optimistic and have a blind faith in humaity. you want a sagittarius sun if you want someone who will help you see the bright side of things.
sagittarius moon // they crave personal space and freedom. they’d make a good teacher. they want to go out in the world and meet new people. they tend to escape their problems. get a lunar sagittarius if you want someone optimistic and bright.
sagittarius mercury // they have very big ideas and like to communicate them optimistically. they don’t like paying attention to details. they’re enthusiastic and definitely not boring. you want a sag mercury if you want someone enthused and excited for things.
sagittarius rising // very adventurous, enthusiastic, and optimistic. restless and active people. they’re hilarious but underrated in terms of humor. get a sagittarius ascendant if you want someone ready to go anywhere and laugh with you.
sagittarius venus // these people like to learn new things and do everything with their partner. they love joking and flirting and have big dreams. get a sag venus if you want someone that loves exploration.
sagittarius mars // these people try to escape from their anger and problems. playful and fun-loving, though can go to extremes. sometimes they can be hard to understand. get a sag mars if you want to be challenged.
capricorn sun // these people have a realistic, practical approach to life. they know how to do things and how to get them done. they take pleasure in the simple things in life but may spend lavishly sometimes. they can plan ahead well. you want a capricorn sun if you want someone who’ll get the job done well.
capricorn moon // these people keep their emotions in check. they don’t like messy feelings and come across as calm and collected. they respect authority and tradition. get a lunar capricorn if you want someone who does well under pressure and stays focused.
capricorn mercury // often speak slowly and methodically. they don’t like being taken off-guard and can seem strict and judgmental. hates wasting time and appreciates values. you want a capricorn mercury if you want someone who will keep everyone in check.
capricorn rising // they tend to come across in a serious way, and their humor is often sarcastic or in a dead-pan way. responsible and careful. usually very successful. get a capricorn rising if you want someone serious and not too goofy.
capricorn venus // try to impress people by showing responsibility and being in control of their mind and emotions. they can be rather romantic but come across as lacking warmth. you want a capricorn venus if you want someone responsible.
capricorn mars // they have a low-key but determined energy. anger expressed coolly with good self-control, along with strong desires. may seem cold. get a capricorn mars if you want to have a reasonable debate.
aquarius sun // may like to rebel and march to the beat of their drum, whether you can see that or not. sometimes a bit aloof or even standoffish. need space and personal freedom. very intelligent and humorous. get an aquarius if you want someone unique.
aquarius moon // very observant. likes to know why people do the things they do. can be idealistic. may have messy emotions in youth, but seem cool and collected in adulthood. get an aquarius if you want to know answers to questions.
aquarius mercury // unconventional and loves to break the rules. detached and intelligent. very delightful company and you’ll never get bored around them. likes to offer different perspectives. get an aquarius mercury if you want to see the world differently.
aquarius rising // they are individuals and want people to respect them. they like to shock others, with stories, actions, words, etc. are curious and big humanitarians. you want an aquarius rising if you want someone that cares about the world.
aquarius venus // very open-minded and laid-back. thinks about the future and forgets about the past. wants you to acknowledge how interesting and unique they are. get an aqua venus if you want someone that isn’t too clingy.
aquarius mars // can be hard to understand. very good at being sneaky and getting what they want. they like to let others be. they want their own freedom and will give you yours. you want an aquarius mars if you want someone that stands out.
pisces sun // these people are open-minded, adaptable, flexible, and very understanding. they have big dreams and may get caught up in the moment. sensitive to criticism and others’ feelings. get a pisces sun if you want someone empathetic and willing to adapt.
pisces moon // dreamy and not too in touch with reality. can put themselves in other people’s shoes easily. soft-hearted and sweet, and likes to rely on their intuition. you want a lunar pisces if you want someone is kind and never indifferent to your feelings.
pisces mercury // gentle communicators. very good listeners and connect to other people’s emotions. often pretty vague in their words. dreamy and indirect. pisces mercury people are good if you want someone to listen to you.
pisces rising // they like to go with the flow. they don’t like labels. they have an irresistible charm and have vague direction with where they want to go in life. get a pisces rising if you want someone who lives in the moment.
pisces venus // soft-hearted, imaginative, and romantic partners. can be afraid to commit even though they usually want to. enjoys tender moments and sets high expectations, but is alright if they’re not met. get a pisces venus if you want someone you can truly connect with.
pisces mars // mild-tempered and gentle. defensive of friends and family, but doesn’t like to fight dirty. has bursts of energy and then slows down in between. get a pisces mars if you don’t like aggression.
Smelling salts have been around since the time of the Roman Empire and have traditionally used to revive someone who has fainted. Recently, the aromatherapy world has taken the concept and expanded it to include other uses. We make these aromatherapeutic salts to soothe anxiety and calm nerves.
Sea Salt
Baking Soda
Lavender Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Essential Oil
An airtight container
Mix your ingredients and add to a vial.
To use: Inhale deeply to calm nerves as needed.
“I am focused” and “I am full of energy” sigils