OVERCOME ADVERSITY

Best done under the waning moonlight. Perform this ritual someplace where you can leave the items in place without disturbance.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 Black candle

• 1 Tbs. dried basil (protection)

• 1 Tsp. dried marjoram (peace and harmony)

• Jalap root (inner power)

• Tonka bean (luck)

• Smooth stone

WHAT TO DO

• Place the black candle on the ground and light it.

• Sprinkle basil, marjoram, jalap root, and tonka bean around the candle.

• Visualize yourself overcoming any adversity or anything that is getting in your way.

• Say:

I am triumphant over all adversity. I am free to live as I choose. Love surrounds me completely. I am strong and I simply will not lose.

• Pour three drops of the candle wax onto the smooth stone.

• Snuff out the candle and turn it upside down (smother the wick in dirt)

• Leave the ritual ingredients as they are

• Carry the smooth stone on you for the next week, then store in a safe place.