Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Rituals Collection

SIMPLE WICCAN MAGICK

SPELLS and RITUALS COLLECTION

by

Holly Zurich

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Introduction to Simple Wiccan Magick Spells and Rituals Collection

Channel the power of Wiccan magick and the Law of Attraction to focus your intent and guide your manifestations. This collection includes updated versions of five complete books from Holly Zurich’s Simple Wiccan Magick series: Wheel of the Year Guide, Full Moon Spells & Rituals, Spells for Everyday, Love Spells and Talismans & Witches’ Tools. An excellent reference guide for novices and experts.

COLLECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 ~ Spells & Ritual Ceremony ~ Wheel of the Year

Chapter 2 ~ Full Moon Spells & Rituals

Chapter 3 ~ Spells for Every Day

Chapter 4 ~ Love Spells

Chapter 5 ~ Talismans & Witches Tools

Chapter 6 ~ Kitchen Magick

Chapter 7 ~ Wicca and the Law of Attraction

About the Author

Bibliography

SPELLS & RITUAL CEREMONY Wheel of the Year

INTERACTIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Chapter 1 ~ The Wheel of the Year

Chapter 2 ~ Overview & Glossary of Magickal Terms

Chapter 3 ~ The Structure of the Ritual

Chapter 4 ~ The Ritual

Chapter 5 ~ Samhain/Witches’ New Year – Oct. 31

Chapter 6 ~ Yule/Winter Solstice – Dec. 21

Chapter 7 ~ Imbolc/Candlemas – Feb. 1

Chapter 8 ~ Ostara /Spring Equinox – Mar. 21

Chapter 9 ~ Beltane – May 1

Chapter 10 ~ Midsummer/Summer Solstice – June 21

Chapter 11 ~ Lammas – Aug. 1

Chapter 12 ~Autumn Equinox – Sept. 21

Chapter 13 ~ Seasonal Menus

Chapter 14 ~ Supplies List

Typical Altar Layout

Link to Collection Table of Contents

Introduction to Simple Wiccan Magick Spells and Ritual Ceremony

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 this book 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 after each spell.

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 lifestyle.

For your convenience, this special collection edition has all the spells, rituals and recipes of the latest revised version, including the new quick spell option. The bibliography and author biography have been moved to the end of the collection.

Chapter 1 ~ THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR

Samhain/Witches’ New Year - October 31

Samhain (pronounced sow-in) is the Witches’ New Year. Here, we remember our past, including departed loved ones and friends. We also plan for the future with new hopes, dreams and ambitions. Part of creating a good future is releasing the negative energies of the past. In the Samhain Ritual for Remembrance and Release, we release the negative energies of the past in order to create a better future.

Yule/Winter Solstice - December 21

Yule or Winter Solstice brings the longest night of the year. From now until the Summer Solstice (June 21) daylight hours will increase. The Oak King, who brings with him the return of longer days, now vanquishes the ancient Holly King, who represents the longer nights. The Yule Mystery Meditation offers insight into the coming calendar year.

Imbolc/Candlemas - February 1

Imbolc or Candlemas is the feast of the waxing light. Imbolc literally means in milk and corresponds to the time of year when many farm animals give birth. It is also a traditional time for initiation. We become more aware of the lengthening of the days. The Imbolc Ritual to Release Blocked Energy is the perfect spell to celebrate the return of longer days.

Ostara/Spring Equinox – around March 21

The festival of Ostara or Spring Equinox, takes place on the day when the hours of light and dark are of equal length. Ostara was the Goddess of Spring, signifying all that was new and fresh. In the past, old fires were extinguished and the grates were cleaned. Only then could new fires be lit. This is where our tradition of spring cleaning originates. Today’s use of eggs, rabbits and hot crossed buns are rooted in ancient Pagan customs. The Balancing Eggs Ritual will help you find the correct balance in your life.

Beltane/May Eve –April 30 or May 1

The feast of Beltane or May Eve is the traditional Witches’ celebration of fertility and creative energy. On May Day, bonfires were lit, garlands were worn and carols sung. The maypole wound with red and white ribbons symbolizes the blood and milk mysteries of the Goddess. Celebrate the day with a Beltane Ritual for Love and Creativity.

Midsummer/Summer Solstice- June 21

Midsummer or the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. Now, the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our long descent toward the darkness of winter. The Midsummer Spell for Direction and Resolution will help you find solutions to problems and the determination to revolve them.

Lammas - August 1

At Lammas, we can see that summer is fading as we prepare to gather the first harvest. For this reason, it was also known as loaf mass. The ancient Celts held wakes for the harvested dead corn king. As summer is fading, give thanks for your blessings with a Spell for Appreciation and Continued Prosperity.

Autumn Equinox – September 21

This is the time for rest after labour as we head towards Samhain and complete the Wheel of the Year. Get insight into the future blessings you will receive with the Harvest Ritual of the Jewelled Cob.

Chapter 2 ~ OVERVIEW & GLOSSARY OF MAGICKAL TERMS

For untold centuries, Pagans have celebrated the annual solar cycle of the four seasons and their midpoints as festivals on the Wheel of the Year. A total of eight festivals and 13 full and new moons are rich with ancient symbolic meanings.

These eight festivals will be explored on each ritual page, together with the candles, oils, philtres, flowers and stones, as well as food and drink, which correspond or best relate to the festival. By using these time-proven correspondences we are able to generate the most powerful and effective magick*. *Spelled magick to differentiate from the stage magic performed by magicians.

At each festival we cast a spell and perform a ritual, which always contains certain preordained elements. The altar is the focal point for our energies and we set it with the appropriate correspondences; the candles, oils, philtres, flowers and stones, as well as food and drink, which correspond or best relate to the spell.

One black and one white candle are always used as altar candles. A festival or personal colour candle can be added. Additional candles will be a colour that corresponds to the energies we wish to create. A personal colour can be chosen to represent a trait or merely our favourite colour. It is an important choice, as you will use it for candles, your Witches’ cord and other spell work. All candles are cleansed and charged before use.

FULL RITUAL CEREMONY

You may choose to complete the full ceremony as described in Chapter 4 or the quick spell. Performing the entire ritual around an altar may help to focus your energies in a more powerful way.

QUICK SPELL

The Quick Spell is designed for those unable to spend time on the full ceremony. It can also be used in the days after ritual to refocus your energy. Though some people may find they channel the highest vibrations using an altar, tools and traditional ceremony, the most important part of any spell is your intent. If you believe it will be so, then so it will be.

The OIL can be single oil or a blend used to anoint oneself and one’s guests. It can also be used to dress (cleanse and charge) the candles. When anointing candles, only a tiny swipe of the oil is needed, preferably on the outside near the candle base, or where you have carved a symbol. NOTE: Oil can be flammable and thus dangerous! Use caution when handling oil and matches or open flames. When dressing your candles, wipe a very small amount of oil close to the base of the candle.

TO MAKE OIL:

Take the recommended oils and place in a suitable covered container ahead of time. They will be cleansed and charged during ritual, but, like the herbes, you should always treat them with respect. Follow the suggestions for making a philtre (below). Any leftover oil can be reused at a later date. It is best to prepare both the oil and philtre at the same time. Most new age and occult shops have supplies of herbes, oils, stones and incense. You can make your creation as simple or complex as you like.

The PHILTRE is a collection of specific herbes, which have been specially harvested or cultivated in a way to differentiate them from herbs used for culinary or medicinal purposes. I’ve tried to use as many simple, multi-tasking herbes as possible while still respecting traditional practices. A philtre can be tied in a pouch to create a talisman or burned on a piece of charcoal for fragrance. Incense is also appropriate and easy to burn.

TO MAKE A PHILTRE:

Take the recommended herbes and combine them in a suitable covered container ahead of time. They will be cleansed and charged during ritual, but you should always treat them with respect. Light a candle and some incense and ask for the highest powers to surround you as you mix the blend. Bring it to the altar in a small cauldron or bowl. Any leftover philtre can be burned or saved for another spell. Even better, prepare it in time to sit in the light of a full moon.

The altar is always decorated with seasonal flowers and fruits. Sometimes corresponding stones are used, which can be placed on the altar and/or wrapped into a talisman to attract energy and magick. A cup of water, perhaps moon water, which has sat in the light of at least one full moon, and a small bowl of earth, are also set out on the altar.

A TALISMAN is a small coloured fabric pouch filled with herbes, which are sometimes a mix of several types known as a philtre, and stones or secrets corresponding or associated with that particular spell. Once created, it is an effective way to keep the power and magick of your spell close at hand.

To make your talisman, inscribe a piece of paper with a wish or affirmation, or the visualization from your ritual meditation. Sprinkle it with the philtre and roll it into a ball. Place the ball on a coloured square of cloth, 9 x 9 (23 cm x 23 cm), along with stones or secrets and tie it with ribbon or string to form a pouch. Use a cloth colour that best corresponds to your intent – for example, red for love, green for money, yellow for joy, and so on.

A SECRET is a symbol used to represent your intent, or in other words, the desired outcome of your spell. For example, you can use a shell or a heart charm for love, coins or an acorn for prosperity, a key to find a new home. Certain stones also have symbolic correspondences or meanings.

Cleanse and charge the talisman during the ritual. Carry it with you or leave it in a special place for as long as you need. Tradition says that you should burn, bury or throw the unopened talisman into moving water. However, you should consider the environment before properly and respectfully disposing of your talismans.

To CLEANSE the completed talisman, wave it over the incense and say I cleanse thee with the power and magick within this circle. Then CHARGE it by touching it with a blade dipped in moon water and say I charge thee with the power and magick within this circle. So mote it be! or as directed by the spell.

You may cleanse and charge your tools and candles by placing them in the light of the full moon overnight. You may also visualize white light purifying them or hold them above burning incense. I cleanse my altar candles and tools by wiping them with a clean cloth dampened with moon water.

WITCHES’ TOOLS consist of a blade, a wand, a cup or chalice and a pentacle. They can be gifts or personally selected. The most important criteria are that you are totally pleased and comfortable with each item. Each tool represents one of the four elements of air, fire, water and earth, which in turn corresponds to the directions of north, south, east and west. You will notice that they also correspond to the suits in the tarot card deck.

The BLADE or sword represents East and the element of air. Also known as an athame, this can be a knife of any sort, though traditionally it will have a black handle. It corresponds to the suit of swords in the Tarot deck and is used to cast your circle. Use ginger to consecrate your blade.

The WAND represents South and the element of fire. It corresponds to the suit of wands in the Tarot deck. It can be made of any material; many Witches choose to make their own using a small branch or twig. If you choose this route, first ask permission of the tree. If it is not granted, (and you will sense it), keep trying until you find an agreeable tree. Harvest the branch and leave an offering of gratitude – a crystal, a feather, a stone or whatever you feel is appropriate. Finish the wand to your liking by decorating it as you choose.

Rowan trees are considered to be sympathetic to witches. Willows are hardy and adaptable. The word wicce or wicca refers to the flexibility of willow or wicker and indirectly, the ability of witches to bend reality with their spells. Oaks symbolize endurance and ancient practitioners gathered in Oak groves to worship. A branch harvested from an oak tree that has been struck by lightning is considered especially magickal.

Other popular trees are ash and mistletoe. Use frankincense to consecrate your wand.

The CUP or chalice can be silver, crystal, ceramic or any other material. The cup represents West and the element of water and corresponds to the suit of cups in the Tarot deck. It’s important that you are comfortable with the feel of the goblet, as it symbolizes your emotions. Use vervain/verbena to consecrate your ritual cup.

The PENTACLE is a five-pointed star. It represents the direction North and the element of earth and corresponds to the suit of pentacles in the Tarot. It can be bound (enclosed in a circle) or unbound. You will find many different pentacles at New Age and occult shops, or you can create your own out of almost any material. My home-made pentacle – black tape on a small convex mirror – is on the front cover of my Wicca books. If you cut an apple across its circumference you will see the five-pointed star of the Goddess.

The CAULDRON is a small bowl used to mix herbes or oils together. If it is large enough and flame-proof, it can also be used to burn old talismans if another form of disposal is not available.

WITCHES’ CORD

Also known as a cingulum, belt or girdle, a Witches’ cord is usually nine feet in length. Though its use and design differs from coven to coven, it is often worn for protection during ritual. Directions on how to make a Witches’ Cord are in TALISMANS & WITCHES’ TOOLS Chapter 4.

JEWELLERY

Although we often design talismans filled with magick herbes for specific reasons, you can substitute a favourite piece of your own jewellery to will fill this need on a daily basis, to help to enhance your charisma and increase your chances of success in any endeavour. Directions on how to do this are in TALISMANS & WITCHE’S TOOLS Chapter 5.

TAROT CARDS are popularly associated with Wiccans and Witchcraft. They come in many designs, though the Rider-Waite deck is one that most people are familiar with. Every Tarot deck has 78-cards and is divided into two parts: the Major Arcana, or greater secrets, are 22 trump cards without suits.

The Minor Arcana, or lesser secrets, are 56 cards, divided into four suits. Each suit – swords, wands, cups and pentacles – has 14 cards with ten numbered cards from Ace to ten and four court cards. The court cards are the King, Queen, Knight and Page or Jack.

The Rider-Waite deck images were drawn by artist Pamela Colman Smith under the direction of esteemed occult author Arthur Edward Waite. The cards are full of symbolism, making them easy to understand and read.

Whatever deck you choose, your Tarot cards must be cared for and protected from negative energy. Wrap them in silk and store them in a safe place. To recharge them after a period of non-use, try sleeping with them under your pillow for a few nights. You may also experience some unusual dreams when you do!

Many Tarot card owners refuse to let others handle their deck. Instead, they ask others to merely pass their hand over the deck while concentrating on their question before the reader shuffles them.

A PENDULUM is a small weight on the end of a chain or string, used to divine simple yes or no answers. You can buy a ready-made pendulum or create your own. A gem stone or charm on a chain necklace will do fine. A friend made a lovely beaded pendulum for me with a single pearl hanging from the end.

STONES

Stones have distinct correspondences or meanings and are used to channel energy during ritual. Certain stones are associated with the planets, festivals on the Wheel of the Year and specific spells.

They can be added to a talisman or simply kept in a pocket or noticeable place, where their unique vibrations will enhance your manifestations.

When you are collecting these stones, remember that costly ones like diamonds or emeralds do not have to be large and expensive in order for their magick to be effective.

HERBES

Using magickal herbes, (spelled with an e to different from regular herbs), increases the power of our spells by channelling the energy of these various plants. Traditionally, if you gather these herbes yourself, you should collect those used to increase positive energy and circumstances during a waxing moon and those used to dispel negative energy and situations on the waning phase of the moon. Take only as much as you need and leave a token of appreciation – a shell, a feather or a pretty stone.

Many of us will buy herbes from our local New Age or occult shop, or have them delivered by mail and our spell work can be just as effective.

A BOOK OF SHADOWS is like a personal journal – a notebook where you write your thoughts, spells, dreams, correspondences and such related to the Craft. Select a book that feels right to you, for you will be using it regularly. Make your entries as elaborate as you like, writing in coloured ink, felt pen or pencil crayon. You can include drawings of your altar set-up, or seasonal stickers. Be sure to write a dedication on the inner cover stating your intent. Place a mulberry leaf inside to safeguard your secrets and treat your Book of Shadows with the respect you would give to any other magickal tool.

You may be lucky enough to receive one or more of these tools as a gift but you should be the only person who uses them. All tools must be treated with respect and cleansed and charged regularly.

BEST TIME FOR SPELLS:

The best time for Wheel of the Year festival spells is on or near the actual festival. At other times, spells to increase positive influences should be done when the moon is full or on the days just prior, when the moon is waxing. Spells to remove negative influences should be done on a waning moon, or after the full moon has peaked.

Chapter 3 ~THE STRUCTURE OF THE RITUAL

Ritual is important in our lives and adds continuity to our festivals and spells. This detailed description corresponds to numbers on the Ritual page that follows and gives you the necessary insight and background of the ceremony. Although the theme, colours, foods and flowers may change for each festival, the outline of the ritual has certain important elements, which are always performed in the following sequence.

1: Preparation

Good preparation helps to ensure the success of any ritual. As we gather supplies for the ceremony, we reflect upon the theme and its relationship to ourselves and to the time of year. We think about our hopes and dreams, our needs and wishes. If other practitioners are attending, each person should know well in advance what role she will play and what items she needs to bring.

Although food is an important element of the celebration, an elaborate meal can take away from the magick at hand as people scramble to complete last-minute preparations and to serve the food. A simple solution is to have the High Priestess (usually the hostess), prepare only one course and have other participants contribute specific foods.

Start with a punch (symbolizing the element of water), and hors d’oeuvres, and follow with a main course of hot stew, casserole or hearty soup made with the appropriate herbs and vegetables (symbolic of the element of fire), followed by a seasonal salad to symbolize earth, and closing with cakes and mead, symbolic of the element of air.

I have provided a selection of simple recipes based on the festival seasons and themes. We sometimes need to be practical in today’s busy world, even when ancient rituals are involved! Simplicity also makes it easier to devote our energies to magick and spell work.

On the night of the ceremony, bathe and don your special ritual robes. Sometimes a light fast is suggested, but this is determined by each event. The altar with candles, flowers, stones and other items must be cleansed and prepared ahead of time. This is important as the altar acts as a focal point and draws energy towards it. All necessary items should be brought into the ritual room.

It is a good idea to close the entire room so that we can move freely during our spell making. Candles around the perimeter or at doors and windows are one idea. Those wearing flowing clothes need to be extra cautious around open flames and all candles should be set on fireproof bases. Light the black and white altar candles and the incense before closing the circle. Festival candles are usually anointed and lit during the ritual. Incense is replenished as needed.

2: Welcome and Introductions

Once all are seated around the altar, the High Priestess greets the woman on her right and anoints her forehead in the shape of a crescent moon with festival oil. As she does so she says: Welcome ____________(woman’s name), you are goddess. The High Priestess may continue to anoint each woman in turn or she may pass the oil along and have each woman anoint the one next to her in the same way, as a means of introduction.

3: Making the Circle

To make or close the circle, each woman takes her place and we walk widdershins or anticlockwise for 3, 5, 7