Talisman for a Deceased Pet

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Holly Zurich 3 Comments

You can use Witchcraft or Wiccan ritual when a pet passes away.  A few years ago, the beloved cat of a dear friend died.  Sherpa was a beautiful Himalayan and at 20 years of age, very much a part of my friend’s life.  I created one talisman for Sherpa to help transition from this life to the next and one to comfort my friend.

Set up your altar and close the circle as usual. Like a stick of myrrh incense. Create the talisman, using a 9″ square piece of black cloth and a black ribbon. Write a note of comfort and love on the parchment paper. Sprinkle the herbs over the parchment paper and roll into a ball, then tie them into the square of black cloth. Cleanse and charge the talisman as usual. In your own words, express thanks for the joy your pet has brought, understanding that mortal life is fleeting and acceptance of his or her passing.

Talisman herbs for a pet’s passing

  • Basil –courage and dignity to one facing death
  • Chervil – to guide the spirit to peace and serenity
  • Myrrh – used as incense; formerly used in embalming
  • Pennyroyal – to assist the soul in being reborn
  • Asphodel – traditional burial plant
  • Catnip – her favourite herb!

Depending on your supplies, you could also add marjoram, orris root, vervain and sandalwood.  This talisman was cremated with the cat’s remains.

This talisman is designed to help you through the sad days ahead. The talisman I made for my friend included: Continue reading →

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Spell to Find a Perfect Home

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Holly Zurich 2 Comments

You can use Witchcraft or Wiccan magick to help you find a new place to live.

Take a cleansing herbal bath and focus your intent. Picture the home of your dreams, exactly as you would like it to be.  Where is it located? What special features does it possess?  How will your favourite furnishings fit in?

When you are done, set your altar as outlined in my eBook, Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony. Cleanse a blue and green candles and carve the blue candle with the rune symbols for JOY and FERTILITY, and the green candle with POSSESSIONS. Anoint both candles and place them as you choose on the altar.

Light the incense, place an amulet – a key would work well here – in the centre of your altar and close the circle. Call to Juno, Goddess of the home, saying:

GODDESS JUNO, HEAR ME WELL FIND A HOME FOR MY HEART TO DWELL

SPIRIT AND SOUL, BODY AND MIND, HEAR ME JUNO, GODDESS BE KIND!

Visualize finding the perfect space and write a detailed description of it on a piece of paper. Create your talisman as usual, then open the circle and let the candles safely burn themselves out. Put the paper next to your amulet and carry both with you at all times.

Every night, re-write your description in your Book of Shadows before you go to sleep and visualize yourself in your new, happy home! Blessed be!

Supplies: Continue reading →

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Make a Witches’ Belt or Cingulum

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Holly Zurich 3 Comments

HOW TO MAKE A WITCHES’ CORD

A Witches’ cord is easy to make and provides protection around the altar. To make this particular cord or belt, you will need eight pieces of ribbon, just over nine feet in length.  Each ribbon will be a different colour, corresponding to the festivals or Sabbats below:

 

  • SAMHAIN:           black
  • YULE:                     red
  • IMBOLC:              white
  • OESTRA:               purple
  • BELTANE:            green
  • MIDSUMMER:   yellow
  • LAMMAS:              gold
  • FALL EQUINOX: orange

Add one additional colour of your choice, your personal colour, for a total of nine.        Continue reading →

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A Spring Equinox Spell for Joy

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Holly Zurich 1 Comment

This ritual helps dispel negative energy and emotions and celebrates the return of joy.  Now that Spring is finally here, the days grow longer and we anticipate the start of a new life.

Carve a yellow candle with the Rune symbol for JOY.

Take a cleansing herbal bath with the lit candle and talisman or amulet, which you have created,  close by. As you are soaking, imagine that all negative energy and sadness are leaving you. Picture the world outside, with slowly melting snow and new life waiting to blossom beneath the cold earth. Now, visualize the days lengthening with more sunlight to feed the growing young shoots. Feel that the same energy is revitalising your own spirit as well.

Say: AS THE FLOWERS BLOSSOM,SO DO I. MY HEART IS FILLED WITH JOY AND ANTICIPATION, FOR I AM DESERVING OF A LIFE FULL OF LOVE.

When you are ready, empty the tub and imagine that all negative energy is washed down the drain. Let the candle burn out completely in a safe place.

Carry the amulet with you. At least twice a day, repeat the above affirmation. Watch as the days continue to grow longer. There may be setbacks in your emotions, somewhat equivalent to more snowy or chilly days, but be aware of the positive changes as the first days of Spring .

Wiccan Amulet for Joy

Add any or all of  these herbes for the most powerful effect:

  • Angelica for joyful, positive energy
  • Borage to fortify your inner self
  • Clary Sage for healing
  • Mugwort for stamina
  • Dill to repel negative energy
  • Chamomile,  Eyebright,  Ladies’ Mantle,  Blessed Thistle,  Lovage,  Periwinkle,  Roses,  Rowan,  Hyssop

Lavender Bath: Lavender,  Roses,  Lovage,  Lemon Balm, Bath Salts

Blessed be!

©Holly Zurich 2011

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Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Holly Zurich Comments Off on Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony

Welcome to the new site of Simple Wiccan Magick Spells.  Over the next while, I will transfer the information from my original WordPress site to my new and improved WordPress site.  I’ll now be able to provide you with access to other like-minded sites and feature some of my favourite books and Wiccan tools.

This blog will act as a companion to my eBook,  Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony.

Why wade through books of Wiccan lore? Use the power of your intent and the Wiccan Wheel of the Year to find love, success, creativity and better health.  The magick spells, rituals and meditations in my ebook transform time-honoured traditions into simple ceremony.  Perfect for beginners, unfamiliar terms are easily identified (capitalized and/or bolded) and explained.  It is also a helpful reference for seasoned practitioners. Supplies such as candles and herbes are listed for each Wiccan festival and for the entire Wheel of the Year. Easy seasonal menus and recipes are included.

Ideal for ceremony work around the altar, alone or in a group, Simple Wiccan Magick Spells and Ritual Ceremony can be used on its own or as an addition to other witchcraft books. The background information helps you create personalized rituals, potions and spells.

All correspondences have been thoroughly researched and tested and are in keeping with traditional practices.  They have been presented in a straightforward format, perfect for today’s busy Neo-Pagans.

Also available at Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.

Blessed be!

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