Simple Samhain Love Spell

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Samhain Protection Spell

During the period of Samhain, the time when the world of the living is closest to the world of the dead, it is often a good idea to make offerings to the spirits to keep them from doing harm. ...

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Caring for the Souls of the Dead

It is traditional on Samhain night to leave a plate of food outside the home of the souls of the dead. A candle placed in the window guides them to the lands of eternal summer...

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Hemp Seed Love Divination

At midnight, on Halloween, slip alone outside,
and sow a handful of hemp seed saying: 

"Hemp seed...

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Shirt Sleeve Spell

To see the face of your true lover, wet a shirt-sleeve on Halloween night ...

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Halloween Herring Spell

It is said that if you eat a salted herring on Halloween night  ...

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Halloween Herring Spell

It is said that if you eat a salted herring on Halloween night  ...

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Halloween Luggie Spell

In this popular Halloween divination spell, three dishes are taken. One is empty; one contains dirty water and the last one has clean water. These dishes are arranged on the hearth.

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Samhain Incense Powder

To create an incense to be used in Samhain (Halloween) rituals and spells, combine the following finely crushed dried herbs:

• 2 tsp Nettles
• 2 tsp Bayleaf

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Words of Power For The Dead

In the Theban Recension of the Book of the Dead is found a Chapter (No. clvi.) which was composed for the purpose of bestowing upon the deceased some of the magical power of the goddess Isis. The Chapter was intended to be recited over an amulet called thet, made of carnelian, which had to be steeped in water of ankhami flowers, and set in a sycamore plinth, and if this were laid on the neck of a dead person it would place him under the protection of the words of power of Isis, and he would be able to go wheresoever he pleased in the Underworld....

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It's Mice Wedding Day

This ritual is linked to chasing away mice from the house and village and is observed on different days in different areas. In many places, this coincides with the Day of Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, (October 27), or the day after the Day of the Archangel Michael (November 8th)....

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Scorpio Begins

Themes: Creativity; Sexuality; Passion; Instinct; Fire; Energy
Symbols: Scorpion (or any stinging, hot items)
Presiding Goddess: Isara

To Do Today:

In astrology, people born under the sign of Scorpio are said to be creative, tenacious, sturdy, and sensuous, often internalizing Isara's fire in their sign for personal energy....

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Scorpio Oil

Add the following essential oils to 1/8 cup of a base oil. Visualize as you mix and smell.  For best results, don't use synthetics.

• 3 drops Pine ...

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Vampire Pumpkins

Eat pumpkins quickly, lest they turn into vampires. People aren't the only beings who can become vampiric. According to Balkan Romani folk traditions, hard-shelled, seedy fruits and vegetables can become vampires too. Althogh melons and squashes can also be vampiric, pumpkins - maybe because of halloween associations - have garnered the most attention.....

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Isis Heed My Call

O Isis, heed my call this night,

If it is time for my spirit to flee this shell,

then send those who will

guide me to your light!

Grant me rest O Beloved Mother, ...

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To Gain Control Over A Situation

Items Needed:

• Purple (votive) candle
• Pen and paper
• Vegetable oil
• Fireproof dish
• Cayenne pepper

Inscribe the candle with your name, then draw the infinity symbol (a horizontal figure 8), both above and below your name....

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Getting Started

Here are some words of advice for novice spell casters:

By aligning your energies with the lunar cycle, and tapping into the natural tides and currents of life, you will increase the effectiveness and power of your spells.

Because the moon turns the tide and our bodies are mainly composed of water, we wax and wane with the moon....

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Sekhmet - Lady of Mysteries

I am the Dark Lady of the Egyptian Night, the goddess of Mystery
My signs are the lion, who walks proud and free, without fear
and the viper, who poisons those who displease it
I am offered meat and milk, for these two forms
And also blue lilies, for the dark skies of magic

I walk in the desert at night, and none know me
I stay in caves, and groups of rocks, and old trees...

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Planning an Angel Day

One of my favorite things to do is to plan an "angel day." It doesn't cost any money, and I'm never  disappointed in what I find or the experiences I have. You can choose to spend a day with nature (pack a picnic lunch), visit friends, or go to a busy shopping mall. It doesn't matter. There is only one requirement: before you start out, say to yourself, "I'm going to have an angel day today. That means I'm open to whatever the universe has to show me about angels, and how I can help others." then off you go....

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Welcome My Angel Friend

Finding an angel is not too hard. There is only one requirement - you can't be kidding around when you call an angel. First, I'd like you to sit back and think seriously about why you want to contact the angelic realms. Be honest with yourself. Is there something you want to improve within yourself or your lifestyle, or is there a rough spot in your life that you would like to smooth out? Are you merely curious...

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Simple Guardian Angel Invocation

Be thou a bright flame before me,

Be thou a guiding star above me,

Be thou a smooth path below me...

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About Angels

A great many cultures around the world have believed in beings that we call angels. These great helpers of humankind are described in nearly all the sacred books of the world religions. Among the ancient religions and races that believed in angels were the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Persians, Muslims, Japanese Shintoists, Jewish Qabalists, Hindus, and the Maoris.

The deep teachings of the Jewish Qabala called the the "shining ones." The Old and New Testaments and the aprocyphal books of the Hebrews and Christians are full of references to these beings. Even the Arabic Koran tells of angels...

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Calendula Fairy Vision Spell

Make a mild infusion of calendula flowers. Soak cotton pads in this infusion. Place one over each eye to be granted a vision of the fairies...

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Calendula Biscuits

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons calendula petals, finely chopped
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Calendula Magick

Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Part Used: Fresh flowers
Magickal Influences: Health, Psychic dreams, Comfort

The calendula flower is often associated with the month of October. This flower's name stems from the Latin calends, the word denoting the first day of each month (and the origin of the English "calendar"). It was so called because the yellow and orange flowers were said to be in bloom on every calends throughout the year in ancient Rome...

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October Moons and Rituals

Octem was the eighth month in the oldest roman calendar. The full moon for this month is called the Blood Moon. This moon-month takes its name not from blood sacrifices, but from the old custom of killing and salting down livestock before the Winter months made it impossible to feed them. Only the choicest stock was kept through the cold season....

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Correspondences for October

• Animals: stag, jackal, elephant, ram, scorpion 
• Birds: heron, crow, robin 
• Colors: dark blue-green 
• Deities: Ishtar, Astarte, Demeter, Kore, Lakshmi, Horned God, Belili, Hathor, Hephaestus
• Flowers: calendula, marigold, cosmos
• Herbs: pennyroyal, thyme, catnip, uva ursi, angelica, burdock...

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