RITUAL TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE

This ritual is for when you need a boost of confidence. Perhaps you have to speak in front of a group, or are going for an important interview. Maybe you are doing something for the first time and want to make a good impression. Whatever your scenario, this ritual will help steady your nerves and boost your self-esteem.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 orange spell candle

• Ginger essential oil

WHAT TO DO

• Anoint candle with ginger essential oil.

• Light candle and chant while staring into the flame and say:

A clear head and a smart mind. I leave nerves behind. With good ideas and sharp eyes. Nothing will take me by surprise.

• Repeat the chant at least 8 times; more if you feel so inclined.

• Allow the candle to burn all the way down.

BLESSING BATH RECIPE & RITUAL

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 quart of Himalayan salt or Epsom salt

• Juice of 2 freshly squeezed lemon

• 1/2 cup of sesame oil

• 4 drops each of lavender and jasmine oils

WHAT TO DO

• Place salt in a large bowl.

• Add lemon juice, sesame oil, and essential oils.

• Stir until well mixed.

• When your tub is 1/3 full, add 1/4 of the salt mixture under the faucet. Inhale deeply.

• Say these words:

Remove from me anything impure of heart, spirit, and mind. My wish is to once again become whole, free of pain and sadness, and filled with all that is better in me.

• When the tub is full, step inside and repeat the prayer. Use the rest of the salt to gently massage your body.

RESUME AND JOB SEARCH BLESSING

When we are fired or 'laid off' a job, it is normal to go into panic mode for a short time. The impulse is to grab at any and all job openings --- hoping for a hit. But loss of a job (expected or unexpected) is a powerful catalyst for change and a magickal opportunity to lead your life in the direction of your dreams. Take a pause and think about what you truly feel you are supposed to be doing with your life.

What occupation makes you tingle all over and smile? Now, rewrite your resume with that in mind. Set an intention as you would with any manifesting ritual or spell. When it's letter perfect, give it a boost with this blessing.

Items Needed

• Job's Tears seeds (3)

• Apple

• Pecan

• Sugar

• Copper pot

• Spray bottle

• Yellow or golden cord

• A smooth stone

what to do

• Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil.

• Add 7 tbs. sugar and stir clockwise until completely dissolved

• The pot should be steaming. Being careful not to burn yourself, place your face NEAR (NOT IN) the steam and gently blow. This will create a clockwise spinning little tornado over the water.

• Say these words:

Sweet breath, sweet steam. Now you work for me. I send you up and out, and give you Tears of three.

• Put the seeds in your right hand and hold them over the steam. Say:

Bless this sweet water, hear my call. I’m high above the rest (lift your right hand with the seeds), more worthy than them all.

• Remove the pot from the stove.

• Chop or crush the pecan and apple together to form a paste.

• Slowly add the sugar water until the paste is smooth.

• If you use sigils, draw one on the stone and speak your intention into the stone.

• Take the paste and the stone outside and cover it completely with the paste. Use all of the paste. This will attract hard working, industrious ants to come and carry off your intention to the world.

• Save the remainder of the water and add it to a spray bottle.

• Print your resume and place the Job's Tears in the center.

• Fold the resume 3 times vertically, then 3 times horizontally to create a pouch containing the seeds.

• Use the cord to wrap the pouch --- like a little package.

• Spritz the pouch 3 more times.

• Keep the pouch with you as a talisman until you get the job you want.

FEET BLESSING RECIPE & RITUAL

In my youth, foot care was limited to an occasional pedicure which may or may not have included a foot massage. Beyond that, my feet did not get a second thought. Yet, they continued to support, balance, and stabilize my entire physical existence. They took beating after beating after beating, and never failed to do their job. Then it happened, I got older and my feet grew tired of the abuse. They began to complain and grumble and, occasionally, toss me to the ground in frustration. I finally got the message.

Whenever something or someone gives and gives and gives, it is spiritually and energetically inappropriate to take and take and take without expressing gratitude.

I have learned to engage in body-speak. The body speaks to us all the time. Pain, pleasure, physical reactions, and sensations are a language. Years ago, at the ripe old age of 55, I began to listen and respond to what my feet were trying to say. Here is my twice monthly foot blessing to thank my feet for helping me to walk in balance, support my knees hips and spine, and for ambulating me from place to place.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 tbls. fractionated coconut oil (moisturizes, carries essential oils into the cells)

• 30 d. melaleuca essential oil (anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, helps athleet's foot fungus)

• 30 d. tangerine or sweet orange essential oil (cleans, purifies, uplifts the spirit)

• 1/3 cup of fine salt - sea salt, epsom salt, Himalayan salt -- nearly any will suffice (exfoliate, detoxifier)

• Clean water and 3 tbls. of Florida water in a basin for rinsing the feet. Florida water removes negative energy and supports the release of pent up emotions.

WHAT TO DO

• Mix all ingredients in a bowl or jar to form a paste.

• Apply this mixture to your feet with your hands, taking time and special care to massage the entire surface of your feet.

• Spend time on areas where dead skin has accumulated.

• While massaging, give thanks for all the hard work your feet do for you everyday.

• Your feet have 26 bones and 33 joints each. Try to touch and move and massage each one.

• When done, rinse your feet in a basin of clean water infused with Florida water. Imagine the water in the basin is rinsing away all the unwanted residue you've loosened and released with your foot massage.

• Give thanks and pour the rinsing water down the drain.

BITTERS HEALING BATH RECIPE

Bitters are good for the body, inside and out. They help us recover from illness, remove bad vibes, and clear energy blockages. The bitters in this powerful bath are best used during a new moon to support healing.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1/4 c. basil leaves

• 1/4 c. sage leaves

• 1/4 c. parsley leaves

• 1 bag or pouch made from natural cloth

• 1 c. spring water

• 1 c. tap water

• 1 c. holy water

• 1 large bowl

• 6 d. eucalyptus essential oil

WHAT TO DO

• Bless all items by placing them on your altar, or by praying over them or sending Reiki. Use whatever method resonates with you.

• Place the leaves in the cloth bag.

• Heat water on low in a saucepan until it begins to simmer.

• Remove pan from heat and set aside.

• Place bag of leaves into a large bowl and pour the hot water over the bag, making an infusion.

• Add 6 drops eucalyptus oil.

• Cover the bowl with a clean natural fiber cloth overnight.

• In the morning, remove the herb bag and discard it.

• Use this infused herb mixture in a bath, soaking for at least 20 minutes. For best results, use within 24 hours.

BEGUILING BATH RITUAL

Feeling sexy? Want to beguile someone special? Want to create a honeymoon moment he'll never forget? Turn on your feminine wiles as you channel the spirit of Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess of love, with this bath ritual.

Make sure you start with a clean body because you will not soap off after you're done with this ritual.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 5 whole navel oranges

• 1 bunch of fresh mint leaves

WHAT TO DO

• Fill the tub with warm water.

• Add oranges and mint leaves to the bath.

• Get in the tub. Peel the oranges and squeeze the juice into the bath.

• Rub the fruit onto your hair and skin.

• Eat a few slices and anoint yourself. Do the same with the mint leaves.

• Rub it into your body and hair and chew on a leaf or two.

• Allow your body and hair to air day, then dress for your date. The combination of orange and mint will make you irresistible.

BEAUTY BATH RITUAL

Feeling un-pretty? We've all been there. Here's a lovely ritual to call upon your inner beauty to shine outward for all the world to see.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 c. rose petals

• Vanilla candle or incense

WHAT TO DO

• Run a bath and scatter fresh rose petals in it.

• Light a vanilla candle or vanilla incense.

• Soak in the bath and meditate on the aspects you want to project out to the world (beauty, light, love, etc.) and say:

Earth, air, fire sea, let the Goddess' beauty shine through me.

BATH TO EASE GRIEF

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 c. Epsom Salt

• Tub tea of violet leaf, linden blossom, nettles

• 5 d. violet essential oil

• 5 d. jasmine essential oil

• 1 c. milk & honey

• Purple rose petals

• Yellow rose petals

• Rose quartz crystal

• Smoky quartz crystal

• Candle

• Palo Santo stick

• Feather

WHAT TO DO

• Place all ingredients in the bath.

• Light a candle and say:

MotherFatherGoddess, open my eyes. Grant me your wisdom, make me wise, and strong to face what comes my way, throughout this difficult day. Send blessings to (names of people you have loved and lost).

• Light a Palo Santo stick and smudge your body using a feather.

• Step into the bath and dunk your head underwater.

• Emerge and take several deep, cleansing breaths.

• Invite cleansing tears to fall as they may.

• Soak for at least 20 minutes.

TENSION RELIEVING BATH SOAK RECIPE & RITUAL

This recipe is good for mental health and stress. It is helpful when you need to focus on a single task. It relieves tension and may help with headaches.

ITEMS NEEDED

• 1 part sage essential oil or dried herb

• 2 parts lavender essential oil or dried herb

• 1 part cinnamon essential oil or dried herb

• 1 part rosemary essential oil or dried herb

• 2 c. Epsom salt, Himalayan Salt, Sea Salt (your choice)

WHAT TO DO

• Run a tub of warm water.

• Add one part sage, two parts lavender, one part cinnamon, and one part rosemary. Use just enough herbs or oils to create a pleasant aroma.

• Immerse yourself in the water. Feel the tension from you body an dmind flow into the water. When you are immersed in the water, relax into a trance-like state. This is a great time to do Reiki on yourself to induce a deep meditative state. The water will amplify your energy (you should be able to feel this).

PROTECTION SPRAY MIST RECIPE

• 25 d. rose absolute oil (protection)

• 15 d. eucalyptus essential oil (centering)

• 5 d. cedarwood essential oil (grounding)

• 4 tsp. vodka

• 1 oz. distilled water

• Amber bottle

Lasts up to 4 months stored in refrigerator.

INSPIRATION SPRAY MIST RECIPE

• 25 d. orange essential oil (lower stress & anxiety and depression)

• 15 d. cinnamon bark essential oil (self-acceptance, clear trauma-based emotions)

• 5 d. rosemary essential oil (reduce nervous tension, increase alertness)

• 4 tsp. vodka

• 1 oz. amber bottle

• distilled water

Lasts up to 4 months in refrigerator.

POTPOURRI RECIPE FOR SWEETNESS & LIGHT

This sweet, citrus-y, fresh-smelling potpourri will lighten and brighten any space. It reminds me of the commercial in which they blindfold people and place them in a horribly unclean room, but they can only smell freshness. Your home will have an irresistibly clean, fresh aroma. No ritual needed.

• 2 tbsp of dried Orris root

• 5 tbsp of Bearberry leaves

• 6 – 8 drops of lemon essential/fragrance oil

• 1/2 cup of dried Yarrow blossoms

• 1/2 cup of Lemon verbena

• 1/4 cup of dried Safflower flowers

• 1/4 cup of Orange peels finely sliced and dried

ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE FOR JOY

This essential oil recipe is a great way to set the tone for pure bliss and joy throughout the day. To get the full benefit, sit in close proximity for a moment. Inhale deeply. Set your intentions for the day and plan to create something meaningful and beautiful.

• 3 d. lemon oil (showers the pineal gland with light. awakens gifts and connects the mental body to intuition.)

• 3 d. spearmint oil (focus; mental clarity; alertness.)

• 2 d. lime oil (protection; revitalizes the spirit.)

• 2 d. orange oil (trust; acceptance; renews the spirit.)

INTENTION OIL RECIPE FOR PSYCHIC WORK

There are Members in this Group who use various means of communicating with Spirit. Whether you use a crystal ball, Tarot cards, an oracle deck, palms, the cosmos (as in astrology) or pure energy, it is good practice to begin with a ritual to support your efforts. Here's an oil recipe and a simple ritual to help you connect safely and with more clarity.

ITEMS NEEDED

• Fractionated coconut oil

• Cinnamon oil

• Sandalwood oil

• Clove oil

• Myrrh oil

WHAT TO DO

• Combine equal parts cinnamon, sandalwood and clove oils in a 1 or 2 ounce bottle. Add just a few drops of myrrh oil, then add fractionated coconut oil to fill the remainder of your bottle.

• Shake well and massage a bit of this oil on your third eye prior to commencement of spiritual readings.

• Depending on your belief system, you can speak words like:

The Light of God surrounds us. The Love of God enfolds us. The Power of God protects us. The Presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are, God is!

Replace the word "God" with something that resonates with you like the Universe, Holy Spirit, Divine, MotherFatherGoddess, etc.

INTENTION OIL RECIPE FOR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Looking for something to boost your immune system? Here is a recipe you can add to your wellness arsenal.

ITEMS NEEDED

Equal parts of the following:

• Rosemary

• Sandalwood

• Red carnation petals

WHAT TO DO

• Using a mortar and pestle, crush herbs and petals.

• Place mixture into a colored glass jar filled with virgin olive oil.

• Store for 7 days on a window sill where it will be exposed both to sunlight and moonlight.

• Strain to remove the herbs and petals.

• Place strained infusion back into the jar.

• You now have a healing oil that you can use whenever you feel rundown or vulnerable to illness.

• Rub on pulse points, temples, wrists, backs of knees and behind the ears. You should feel better immediately. Use as often as needed.

FIRE ELEMENT RECIPE & RITUAL TO GET UNSTUCK

Are you experiencing slow-moving results in your magickal work? Are you stuck in a situation from which you'd like to move on? Maybe it’s time to light a fire under someone’s (ahem). Cinnamon, cayenne pepper and ginger are three spicy herbs known to activate and stimulate the fire element in the earth realm. Sometimes, when things get stuck or 'frozen' in place, a little fiery encouragement helps to loosen and release energy.

ITEMS NEEDED

• Powdered Cinnamon

• Powdered Cayenne Pepper

• Powdered Ginger

• Small glass mixing bowl

• Cauldron or other fireproof bowl

• Charcoal disk

• Wooden spoon

WHAT TO DO

• These are very hot spices so take care not to inhale or get in eyes.

• Mix one tablespoon of each herb in a glass bowl. Stir gently with a wooden spoon.

• Ignite charcoal in a fireproof bowl or dish or abalone shell (on a stand).

• Spoon mixed herbs onto the hot disk and allow to burn.

• Think of the situation you'd like to loosen from your life.

• Using the wooden spoon, shake a bit of the herb mixture onto the earth.

• Stomp on the earth and command aloud:

MOVE

• This is a ritual you can repeat daily or weekly until your situation is resolved.

DISTANCE HEALING RECIPE & SPELL FOR FAMILY MEMBER

This ritual requires some specialized herbs which may or may not already be in your arsenal. Please don't skimp.

It is best performed at your altar, especially if it's an ancestral altar, but it can work even if you work away from an altar. Also, if you are a Reiki Practitioner, this ritual can empower a distance Reiki healing when performed with the permission of the recipient. As a stand alone, this ritual can be effective even if you do not have the permission of the recipient.

ITEMS NEEDED

• Envelope

• Piece of paper

• Dried herbs (angelica, burdock, galangal, horehound, elder, lavender, lemon balm, mandrake root, rose, rue, sassafras, yellow dock)

• Fire proof vessel

• Matches or a lighter

WHAT TO DO

• Fold a piece of paper and place in an envelope. On the envelope write the word "health." Next write the name of the person.

• Add the dried herbs to the envelope.

Chant:

I charge these herbs to aid my spell, that (name) will be well. That by free will (name) will be blessed, with health and happiness. I ask The Creator to hear my call, for the highest and greatest good of all.

• Pass the envelope through your altar candle and light it afire. Focus on the smoke and visualize the energy blowing with the smoke toward the person in need. Allow the envelope to burn completely.

Chant:

I call upon the breath of wind, empowered by the spirit of air, to carry my spell to my kin, and gracefully deliver it there. By all the power of three times three, this spell bound around shall be, to cause no harm nor return to me, as I do will, so mote it be.

COMMUNICATION JAR SPELL

This spell is for when you would like to create clearer, more positive, less restrictive, and/or honest communication with someone.

• Start by writing the name of the person you want to communicate with on two separate pieces of paper.

• Fill a clean, clear jar with a handful of dried or fresh sage leaves and salt.

• Place the two pieces of paper inside the jar.

• Leave the lid off and the jar open.

• Gently, swirl contents around in jar until both pieces of paper are covered. While swirling, visualize yourself having an honest and productive conversation with the person.

• Leave the jar open in the area you are likely to engage the person, or remove the slips of paper, fold them together, and keep them tucked inside your pocket during your conversations.

ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER RECIPE TO CLEAR THE AIR

No matter how hard we try, unwanted energy seems to make its way into our sacred spaces. This essential oil diffuser recipe is sure to clear the air of any negative or unwanted vibes in your home.

• 4 d. eucalyptus oil

• 3 d. lavender oil

• 3 d. lemon oil

• 1 d. lime oil

• 3 d. orange oil

• 2 d. tea tree oil

• 2 d. peppermint oil

BINDING JAR SPELL #2

Is there someone you wish to place restrictions on to keep them from causing harm to self or others? Try this binding ritual. Note that this may or may not work on a witch, especially if they suspect you are manipulating energy against them, but I've found it to work in varying degrees on most non-witchy folks.

ITEMS NEEDED

• Glass jar with lid

• Photograph of the person, or personal items belonging to the person

• 1 white ribbon

• Sea salt

• Canning wax

WHAT TO DO

• If you are a Reiki Practitioner, this is the perfect time to invoke Hon Sha Ze sho Nen (HSZSN) for added power. Draw or visualize the symbol and say HSZSN 3 times. If you are not attuned to HSZSN, this spell will still work.

• Wrap the white ribbon around the photo, tying 9 knots. As you are wrapping see the person departing unharmed and in peace.

• Say:

I bind you (their name). You are bound from causing harm to yourself or anyone else.

• Continue to repeat these words until the photo is completely wrapped.

• If you are a Reiki Practitioner, send Cho Ku Rei (CKR) to the glass jar. Draw or visualize the symbol and say CKR 3 times. Place the photo or item in the glass jar.

• Say:

I hold you with all the power of the great MotherFatherGoddess (or other omnipotent being of your belief).

• Pour sea salt into the glass jar, making sure the entire photo is covered.

• Melt the wax and pour a few drops on top of the salt and say:

I bind you from causing harm to yourself or anyone else.

• Seal the container and bury it in the north end of your yard.

• Give thanks to the universe for supporting this work in the name of peace and love.

• Tell no one what you have done.