Solitary Yule Ritual

Statement of Intent:

"Since the beginning of time witches have gathered in this season

To celebrate the rebirth of the Sun.

On the Winter Solstice - the darkest of nights

The Goddess becomes the Great Mother

And once again gives birth to the Sun

Beginning the yearly cycle anew

Bringing new light and hope to all the World.

On the longest night of winter

Flares the spark of hope

The Sacred Fire,

The Light of the World,

I am present here to welcome the new light.

As I join the Goddess in greeting the new Sun

I also welcome the new light within myself."

Calling the Quarters:

"Hail guardians of the east,

spirits of Air, powers of Thought

I call you to lend your essence

to this rite and protect me from

all negativity from the east."

"Hail guardians of the south,

spirits of Fire, powers of Will

I call you to lend your essence to this rite

nd protect me from

all negativity from the south."

"Hail guardians of the west,

spirits of Water, powers of Emotion

I call you to lend your essence to this rite

and protect me from

all negativity from the west."

"Hail guardians of the north,

spirits of Earth, powers of Stability

I call you to lend your essence to this rite

and protect me from

all negativity from the north."

Casting the Circle:

"I conjure ye O Circle of Light

to be a temple between the worlds

In the name of the Silver Lady and the Golden Lord.

Wherefore do I bless and consecrate thee, So Mote It Be."

Invocation:

"Lady, you who are the beauty of the snowy earth

and the white moon among the stars

the mystery of the waters

the desire in the heart of humanity

We invite to you to come to this place and attend this rite,

for you are the soul of nature that gives life to the

universe."

"Lord, You who are the freedom of the wild things

the bright sun that lights the day

the mystery of the forest

The resolve in the heart of humanity

We invite you to come here to this place and attend this rite,

for you are the body of nature who gives life to the

universe."

Meditation:

"The old solar year has run its course and completed its

cycle.

So too have some of our habits or traits completed their

cycles and outlived their usefulness.

This is a time for shedding that which is no longer needed."

(Take a few moments now to consider which thingsyou would leave behind as you go into the coming year.)
(pause to meditate)

"As the old year dies away

so to will these old ways will fade into memory."

"In the beginning we came from the darkness of the womb.

There we were created, nourished

and prepared for our birth into the light.

Within us, we still carry that fertile darkness.

There we hold the seeds of hopes and dreams to come.

There we nourish are hopes for love, joy and peace for all.

We shield these tender roots

until they are strong enough to come forth and flourish in the

light."

(Spend a little time now tending these creations to come.Name them, nurture them for they will grow with youand bloom in the coming year.)
(pause to reflect)

"As the sun strengthens above, so will my new ways grow."

Reading:

"I light this candle for the infant Solstice Sun

One small flame to pierce the darkness

A ray of hope

A symbol of the Light within me

Light that can never be extinguished

Light that will grow in glory

Waxing strong, despite the cold to come

Light that dispels despair and resignation

Giving us a glimpse of golden days ahead"

"Behold the light that can never die

Reborn anew in the Solstice Sky!"

Before the Chant:(While chanting, think of those who you would send positive energy to: Loved ones perhaps, those in need of healing or added strength. Perhaps people who's names you do not know, who are living with war or hunger. You may wish to focus on that which important to you, your values, Perhaps the earth itself, or the animals who share it with us Whatever it is you wish to send your healing energy to. As we chant we will build the our energy with the turning of the wheel. As you chant feel the energy of change resonate within you.When you stop the chant, visualize the positive energy bursting forth, like the sun coming out from behind a thick cloud, and imagine strong rays of streaking out, empowering your wishes, and carrying your healing thoughts to their targets.
The Chant:

Hoof and horn, hoof and horn

All that dies will be reborn

Corn and grain, corn and grain

All that falls will rise again."

Releasing:

"Thank you, Goddess of the Moon

for attending these rites in your honor,

and for sharing with me your gifts of compassion and wit.

Hail, and farewell."

"Thank you, God of the Sun

for attending these rites in your honor,

and for sharing with me your gifts of freedom and rejuvenation.

Hail, and farewell."

"Guardians of the north,

I thank you for your presence here

and for your gift of stability.

Hail and farewell."

"Guardians of the west,

I thank you for your presence here

and for your gift of empathy.

Hail and farewell."

"Guardians of the south,

I thank you for your presence here

and for your gift of purity.

Hail and farewell."

"Guardians of the east,

I thank you for your presence here

and for your gift of clarity.

Hail and farewell."

"The circle is open, yet never broken,

merry meet, and merry part,

and merry meet again."

I look forward to completing this ritual on Yule, which is in 2 days, December 21st, 2007.

>.Calidus.<

Revoke elements

Revoke the quarters one by one

Revoke the quarters round,

Revoke the quarters one by one

To close the circle sound.

Incense cools and spirits sink,

Revoke the quarters round,

Air returns to guard the east,

To Close the circle sound.

Flames relinquish and spirits fall,

Revoke the quarters round,

Fire returns to guard the south

To close the circle sound.

Moisture leaves and spirits drain,

Revoke the quarters round,

Water returns to guard the west

To close the circle sound.

Life draws back and spirits calm,

Revoke the quarters round,

Earth returns to guard the north

To close the circle sound.

Quarters released one by one

Revoke the quarters round

Circle dismantled as on my friend

and Closes the circle sound.

Yup, thats all me. I kind of figured if i'm going to use the invoking the elements chant, then I might as well have a matching one for closing it. ^_^

Blessed Be,

>.Calidus.<

Spell for Bodily Warmth

Chant "I am warm, warm as fire, all this warmth is my desire."
In a few seconds you should feel warm.

It works pretty good. ^_^

>.Calidus.<

To reveal how someone feels about you

Write the name of the person you are wondering about on a piece of paper. Fold the paper in half, then half again. Draw an eyeball on the outside of the folded page. Slip the page under your pillow and before bed repeat as follows:

With dreamers eyes I seek to see
What this person thinks of me.
Be it good or be it ill
Reveal to me as is my will

Close your eyes and picture this person sitting across a crowded room.

The room is all a buzz with conversation you cannot hear clearly.

This is gossip about you that this person started.

It may be good things and/or it may be bad.

As you move towards the person let yourself fall asleep.

When you wake, jot down what you heard in your dream, particularly anything s/he said or did.

Your answer will reveal itself.

If you do not get the answer to your questions, consider what was revealed to you instead.

Perhaps there is a truth you are missing that is more compelling then the one you seek.

>.Calidus.<

The Well of Forgiveness

You'll Need:
Red ink
Piece of paper
Small jar
Vinegar

To enable you to forgive someone who has wronged you, write their name nine times with red ink on the piece of paper. Place the paper into the jar and cover it with the vinegar. Secure the lid on the jar. Maybe even melt some wax around it. Bury the jar away from your home.

>.Calidus.<

Spell to end a feud

Light a white candle and black if you have one (substitute for black is green.)

Picture the person involved in your feud either agreeing or not pushing their opinion.

Chant:

This argument we are in
Is being pushed too far.
Opinionated, yes we are,
But now our trust marred with scars
To change this, we must agree to disagree.
And always respect the opinions of we.

Blessed Be,

>.Calidus.<

Dedication poem from my written BOS

In my Book of Shadows I must
Have perfect love and perfect trust.
The Magick written in this book
Serves as an open source for all to look.
A dark spell is not for abuse
Only for my knowledge's use.
This book contains magick and the thoughts of me,
I am dedicated to the Goddess and the God,
So mote it be!

>.Calidus.<

Call the Quarters chant

Credit: http://www.paganlibrary.com/rituals_spells/quarters_chant.php

Chant the quartersone by one
chant the quarters round
Chant the quartersone by one
and set the circle sound

Incense burn and
spirits lift
Chant the quarters round
Air comes to guard the east
to set the circle sound

Chorus

Flames ignite and
spirits fly
Chant the Quarters round
Fire comes to guard the south
to set the circle sound

Chorus

Moisture comes and
spirits fill
Chant the quarters round
Water comes to guard the west
to set the circle sound

Chorus

Life comes forth and
spirits soar
Chant the quarters round
Earth comes to guard the north
to set the circle sound


Quarters called one by one
chant the quarters round
Circle raised as on my friend
and sets the circle sound.

Blessed Be,

*~*Calidus*~*

Pagan Deities

(credit goes to this website: http://pendlewrenn.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/page4.html)

There are many many Deities associated with Pagan religions. Here are just a few examples.

Anu- Dana and Danu are other names to refer to Her by. She is the Mother Goddess.

Arawan- The Lord of the Underworld, which is a paradise of peace and abundance.

Belenus- Bel, Belinus meaning 'shining'. Celtic fire or solar God, often equated with Apollo.

Brigid- The Goddess of healing, inspiration, and craftspeople

Coventina- Goddess of springs and waters

Cernunnos or Kernunnos- The Horned God. He takes the form of a man with the horns of a stag. he is the universal Father.

Cerridwen- The Goddess of the Moon, the harvest, and inspiration. She is often seen as an old hag, stirring the cauldron of knowledge

Herne- The God of the Underworld. He is the leader of the phantom hunt and He is usually depicted with the antlers of a stag.

Morrigan- The Goddess of war, fertility, and vegetation. She is the Queen of the demons and has three faces. In Her warlike aspect, she appears as a bat with red eyebrows. She can also appear as a raven, crow, or horse

APHRODITE- The Goddess of sexuality, love, and beauty. She is a beautiful and often naked young woman. She can be seen carrying a dove or stepping out of the sea.

APOLLO- The God of healing and the arts. He is young and handsome. He carries a lyre, a bow, and arrows, and he drives a golden chariot.

ARTEMIS- The Goddess of the Moon, the hunt, and women. A beautiful maiden, she carries a bow and quiver of arrows. Often birds, deer, or lions accompany her.

DEMETER- The Goddess of the harvest. She is an old woman and the mother of Persephone. She often weeps because she and Persephone have been separated.

ATHENA- The Goddess of wisdom. She is a beautiful and serious young woman. A warrior, she wears a breastplate and helmet and carries a lance and a shield. Sometimes she has an owl with her. She is associated with the olive tree.

HADES- The God of the underworld and of wealth. He is also king of the dead. A mature man, he wears a beard and a helmet and often is seen on a throne next to his young wife Persephone.

HECATE- The Goddess of magic and the Moon. She can take a few different forms and is also associated with the underworld. She often carries a torch and has snakes in her hair. She can have three heads-- those of the maiden, mother, and crone. She can be found at the spot where three roads meet.

EROS- The Greek God of sexual attraction. He is a small and beautifully formed young man with wings.He often carries a lyre or a bow and a quiver of arrows.

GAIA- The Mother Earth. She sits on a throne and holds many fruits, grains, and vegetables often in a cornucopia. She is a mature woman and usually wears a robe.

PAN- The God of wild places and things and of shepherds. Pan plays a set of connected pipes called panpipes. He takes a form that is half man and half goat. His legs and feet are of the goat, while his upper body are that of a hairy man. He usually has horns.

PERSEPHONE- The Goddess of the harvest, fertility, and spring. She often is seen sitting on a throne in the underworld, where she spends a number of months every year. Sometimes she carries a pomegranate. She is also called "Kore", the maiden.

Truth spell

Materials:
~White candle for truth, Blue candle for wisdom
~Paper to write runes on (nice paper would probably work better than lined. you can take it out of the bos you bought me ;-])
~Writing impliment (ahahahahha big word)
~Mirror
~Alter



Other Tips:
*best done: full moon or on a wednesday
*candles: white (truth) blue (wisdom)
*runes:
t: tiwaz: tiw, the god of battles and legislation. protector of warriors. compassion, courage.
r: raidho: a journey, arrival, departure. union or reunion.
u: uruz: physical or mental strength.
th: thurisaz: giant, monster, demon or devil reflecting this original meaning.
*put a pentacle on the alter
*aquarius incense (optional)



Preperations:
*Drink green tea with rosemary, honey, and ginseng (if you have these, i have honey) mixed in before the spell.
*Don't just start the circle. center yourself, and completely clear your mind. just focus on the magick, not the outcome.



Ritual Action:
*cast circle
*invoke the goddess and the god
*invoke the elements
*say, "oracles from up above,
show the face of my true love. let my heart lead me to where true love will be
found, let me be there."
*write the runes for t, r, u, and th on the paper and define their meanings.
*scrying with a mirror, say, "let the future be seen from
this pain of the past,let the truth be shown and this pain be the
last"
scry for a lil while.
*when you feel its right, say this

"slowly taking from my youth, all i seek for is the truth.
goddess of wisdom, hear my plight,
share with me your endless insight.
blue of wisdom, white of truth,
drain away my lingering ruth."

*meditate for a while. let your mind wander.
*revoke the elements
*revoke the goddess and the god
*Say some form of a binding spell, somethin like,
by the power of 3x3
the results of this magick are bound to me.
*close circle.

MUCH LOVE DUDE!

*~*Calidus AND Centum*~*

p.s.~if this doesnt work, kicking the living shit out of him is your next alternative.

p.s.s.~haha he was used for his rhyming skillz. lol jp. but yeah. equal work. love ya chica

P.s.s.s...?idk. but anyway.~Let me know how it turns out. You can post it on here, i'll give ya the pass nd user name when u do it.

one more ps thingy: if this doesnt work, well, just live your life by picture to burn. =P

Not sure?

Not exactly sure what it will be to...probably a revealing or truth spell for alaksa.

Oracles from up above

Show the face of my true love.

good truth spell on this page

http://magic-spells-and-potions.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=106

alaska's calming chant.

fire burns inside my veins
anger pumping, pumping.
water flowing like the rain,
anger flowing, flowing.
earth is grounding, centering, relaxing
anger lessening, lessening.
air, my element, keeps me safe
anger ceasing, ceasing.
spirit calming through the night,
anger vanished, vanished.

Calming chant

I am peaceful,
I am strong
Though dark may seem so long.
For day must follow every night,
Everything is alright.
I am always safe from harm,
The Goddess holds me in her arms.

Spell to Release your pain [crafted 10-21-07]

Materials:

~Spice of your choice (best relate it to your zodiac sign)

~Bottle

~Broom & Dust pan

~Elemental Stones

~White, Blue, and Green Candles

Ritual Action:
~Cast circle

• Invoke God/dess
• Invoke elements

~Chant:

By the Power of 3x3

This spell bound around shall be

To cause no harm, no return on me

As I do well, So mote it be!

~Assemble Stones and Candles on your alter

~If you have a power call, chant it now.

~While pouring spice into the bottle, chant:
Keeping spicy feelings to myself, is bad for magick and my health. Keeping pain bottled up inside will happen no more. I will guide the pain away to a purifying place. Here the power of three will embrace its powers to let it be seen no more. Goddess make it happen I implore. While the pain flows with the seas, to be seen no more so mote it be!

~take the bottle and move it in a circle, widdershins, three times and say, "I will feel no more pain.
~Pour the spice on the ground and say, "I sweep you away, never return."
~Empty it outside.
~If possible, smash the bottle as a sign of no longer bottling your pain. If you can't, dispose of the bottle properly.
~ Close circle

• Revoke God/dess
• Revoke elements.

Blessed Be,

*~*Calidus*~*

Power Call [latin and english]

English Version:

I am fire, I am ice, sometimes mean, sometimes nice. I will try to understand, i can lend a helping hand. i have wisdom for my age, i control my wrathful rage. i have darkness i have light, i am awed by goddess's might. i want power in my veins, make it to flow just like the rain.

Latin Version:

EGO sum incendia , EGO sum glacies , interdum vilis , interdum pius. EGO mos capto agnosco , ego can commodo a succurro manus manus. ego habeo sapientia pro meus aevum , ego imperium meus iratus saevio. ego habeo obscurum ego habeo lux lucis , ego sum awed per dea vires. volo vox in meus vena , planto is mano iustus amo pluvia.

Blessed Be,

*~*Calidus*~*

Strength/Realization Spell

Supplies:
~Poem on your exact feelings (spell works better if this poem is written yourself, but you can find one from the internet.)
~Blue, Red, White, Yellow-Orange, and Green candles for these basic purposes:

blue: Truth, wisdom, protection, enthusiasm, and happieness.

red: Strength, health, enthusiasm

white: Truth, purity, remove negative energy

Yellow: Expressing joys of life

Orange: Close relationships, Strength

(the yellow-orange candle defined separately)

Green: Emotional balance, confidence, peace of mind, protection.

~Salt

~Stones representing the elements and akaska

Ritual Action:

~Cast circle with salt

~Invoke God/dess

~Light each candle and define its purpose

~Place the stones in the form of a pentagram

~Pick up the blue candle and water stone and invoke the powers of water

(do the same for each corrosponding pair)
~Read the poem and ask for enlightenment as to why you feel this way
~Sit there and meditate. Keep your mind open to all possibilities.
~Thank the god/dess and revoke their powers
~Revoke elements and blow out the blue candle. Pour the melted wax on to your hand. When it is dry, repeat this for all candles. Invoke the elements into the combined wax and carry it around with you until you find out whats bothering you.
~Erase circle and get some food, you just used a lot of energy.

Blessed Be,

Calidus

Protection Spell

Describe your desire for safety in a single sentence. For example:

"I am protected at home, at work, at school, and on the street."

Ritual Specifics:

Elemental Energy: Fire

Planetary Energy: Mars

Timing: Tuesday, any hour of Mars, waxing moon

Alter Cloth: Red

Candles: White or Red

Incense: Cinnamon (or a spicy scent)

Specific Tools:

You will need a bowl of water. You can add a drop of cinnamon or pennyroyal oil to it. Also bring a protection amulet. (ring, necklace, stone, pin, etc.)

Ritual Action:

If you have candles, light them. For fire, light a white or red candle and say.

"I invoke the power of fire."

For mars, light a white or red candle and say,

"I invoke the power of Mars."

Light the cinnamon incense from the Mars candle. You can hold the incense burner or sticks of incense in your hands. Walk deosil (clockwise) once around your circle, saying,

"This circle fills with a vortex of energy to accomplish this rite."

Read your statement of intent. Dip the amulet into the water and say,

"This amulet is cleansed of all energies except that of my purpose."

Wave the amulet through the incense and say,

"This amulet is charget to protect [name of person to be protected]"

Give the amulet to whoever the spell was for.

*~*Calidus*~*

Rain Spell

Take a bowl of water. Sit in front of the bowl after casting a circle and chant (over the bowl):

Water Nymphs stike the clouds

So rain will fall freely to the ground.

While doing this vizualize the clouds bursting open and water falling down over the area you wish for rain.

Blessed Be,

*~*Calidus*~*

Methods of Scrying

Here is a short summary of two of the most common techniques that can be used for scrying.

Crystal gazing -- This is the method that first come to mind when the word "scrying" is mentioned. The crystal does not have to be large. The only requirement is that the stone that is being used must be very clear and as flawless as possible. It helps if you use a crystal associated with the Moon. Light the area with a single candle that does not actually reflect into the crystal.

Water gazing -- This method requires a large black or silver bowl. The bowl is filled with pure water (rain water or water from a natural source if at all possible). Use a dish of water in a darkened room, lit from the sides by two candles. The dish should be a solid, neutral color. If you are lucky enough to live near a pond, lake or ocean, you can dispense with the bowl and just use the whole body of water as a huge scrying tool. (A quartz crsytal, or cluster of quartz crystals placed in the bottom of the bowl seems to enhances the energies.)

Fire gazing -- This method often provides startling results. The energy of the fire really lends something to the visions it produces. Anything from a candle flame to a bonfire can be used. All the usual precautions should be taken, of course.

Mirror gazing -- A regular hand or wall mirror can be used. It helps if the mirror is round or oval in keeping with the lunar motif.

Tea leaves: Use black tea leaves (peppermint works reasonably well if you're decaffeinated) in a white tea cup.

Embers: Use embers (a wood fire outdoors or in a fireplace) at night.

One note of caution: Surfaces which provide a random, high contrast visual texture, such as black tea leaves in a white cup or orange sparks in a black ember, are particularly good for the first stage of the scrying process.

However, the vividness of the visual images formed in this way may pull your attention back from the purely mental images, disrupting the natural flow of ideas. Smooth, neutral surfaces, like the surface of a dish of water, a crystal ball, or a black mirror, provide relatively few visual cues to get you started, but if you can make the transition to mental imagery quickly, the visual surface fades into the background.

Enjoy,
*~*Calidus*~*

To Bind a Spell

Now's the time of the three times three; This spell I bound. So mote it be!

*~*Calidus*~*

To give a Spell more Power

Say before the spell:

'By the power of three times three

This spell bound around shall be

To cause no harm, no return on me

As I do will, so mote it be.'
Blessed Be,
*~*Calidus*~*

Candle Magick

White: in balance with every colour. For healing, truth, peace, moonenergie, spiritual strenght, concentration, getting rid of fear and doubt.

Yellow: activity, creativity, sun energie, happiness, self confidence, attraction, charme, intellect and optimism
Gold: use with rituals for happiness and money, intuition
Pink: romance, friendship, love
Red: passion, health, love, strenght, courage, will- power
Silver: protection from negative powers, gives courage, moon magic and to attract Goddesses Purple : Strenght, success, idealism, healing, independence, meditation, protecting your house Brown: for making up your mind, concentration, financial success, finding lost items
Indigo: to break curses
Light Blue: wisdom, harmony, inner peace, prosperity, success, happiness
Blue: peace, wisdom, protection during sleep, peace in house, inner peace
Grey: neutralizes negative feelings from other people towards you
Black : protection from and banish of black magic curses

Orange: encouragement, supports to do things

*~*Calidus*~*

Days for Magick ((if you can't wait till the moon is right))

Sunday: healing, comfort
Monday:New beginning, work, family
Tuesday:Discussions, physical strenght, lust, courage
Wednesday:learning, communication, developing yourself
Thursday:wealth, happiness, materialism
Friday:love, fun
Saturday:ending things, leaving, making up your mind.

*~*Calidus*~*

Moon Magick

New Moon: On the day of the new moon and 3 days after it. Magic: new beginning. love, romance, health and work.

Waxing Moon:About 13 days, between new and full moon. Magic: Inspiration, love, freedom, friendship, prosperity and happiness.

Full Moon:The day before, the day of the full moon and the day after.Magic: healing, wishes and predictions

Waning Moon:About 13 days, between full and new moon. Magic: Breaking curses, negative powers and addictions.

*~* Calidus*~*

To Undo a Spell which has been done on you

Take a mirror in your writing hand. Turn it 3 times widdershins while saying:

'Circle of reflection

Circle of protection

May the sender of all this harm

Feel the power of its charm.'

Blessed Be
*~*Calidus*~*

Past Life Ritual

We decided to try the past life spell. The items we needed included:

Mirror
White Candle
Fairy Tarot Cards
Stones representing the elements
Alter Board

To set up the ritual, we added a personalized alter to the spell. We started by placing the mirror against the wall and putting the alter board vertically in front of it. We put the lit white candle centered in front of the mirror on the board so we could see some light in the mirror. Towards the bottom of the alter, we put a white translucent stone starting a pentegram, representing spirit. Going clockwise, we put a green stone for earth, a light grey stone for air, an orange stone for fire, and a bright blue for water. We picked out two cards per element and put them around the alter in pentegram form. We each picked our favorite card and put them on opposite sides of the candle. Then we put the All Elements card in the middle of the stones. The Unmanifest card was placed above spirit on the stone pentegram. Then we used the rest of the cards to cast a protection circle around us. The first two times we tried we had our hand on a BOS. One at a time, we whispered the chant and started. Staring into it longer gives you more detail, but some things you see scare you into breaking the glance.

We had strong results on the first try, more related to the person's looks. The second time was basically finding out what you were. (ie. Jewish and Native American.) The third time was finding out the surroundings, and the fourth time was finding out something personal and detailed.
Now, we can post our results.

Calidus
First Time:
Saw facial features. Included Darker hair and a different hair style, a quick flash of white around the pupils, different eyebrow shape. Each was morphed separatly.

Second Time:
Wolf/Coyote face flashed over mine quickly (scared me and broke the glance)
Felt a Native American Vibe
Felt as if in New Mexico
If you can understand, I felt the color tan and turquoise. More tan the second time, though.

Third time:
Felt as though I had a necklace cut off with a knife
Realized that the white flash in my eyes from the 1st time reminded me of a quick death.
Felt as though the necklace was very personal to me.

Fourth time:
Felt coyote presence in necklace
Rawhide string with turquoise beads, turquoise coyote in middle
Felt as if there was a person in a cowboy hat that cut if away from me.
We took breaks, mostly because we felt overwhelmed. I noticed after each break i felt a major backstrain and felt slightly drained and hungry.

Amore
First time:
I saw a face with short, straight, dark blonde hair
Look about 8-10 years old

Second time:
dark, bleak colors
dead bodies in piles
sounds of people crying
felt the eeriness
felt like I was starving

Third time:
trapped in small room
clouds of smoke
felt suffocated
sense of old-fashioned, but common name like Emily or Sarah

Fourth time:
lived in a big house with fancy furniture
family was rich
older brother
mother died during childbirth of 3rd child
brother got a letter that said they were sending him to concentration camp
father was taken
brother was killed
feeling of loneliness and depression
I noticed after the first few times I was starving like I hadn't eaten in days. I also felt like I was crying and I could feel the tears running down my face, although they really weren't. I wasn't crying at all.

We also noticed that the candle flame would flicker very bright and fast when we were in very deep concentration. It would dim when we lost the concentration or something bad happened.

Past Life Ritual

http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/amethystbt/spellspastlife.html
Items needed:
1 white candle
mirror
yourself :]

Sit in front of the mirrors, turn out the lights, and light the candle. Set the candle close to the mirror so the candlelight can hit your face, but not show in the mirror. After this is done, look in your eyes and say:

Oracle of lunar light,
Send me the second sight.

Stare into your eyes and do not blink.
Your reflection will dissolve and another will appear.
Try to look at the face, body, and surroundings.
After you do this you will have emotions you cannot explain.
But they go away in a few minutes. :]
Blessed Be, and be careful with this.

Blessed Be,

*~*Calidus*~*

Different Stones for each Month (birthstones)

January- Garnet
February- Amethyst
March- Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April- Diamond, Sapphire
May- Emerald
June- Pearl, Moonstone, Cat's eye, Turquoise, Agate
July- Ruby, Turquoise, Onyx
August- Peridot, Sardonyx, Carnelian, Moonstone, Topaz
September- Sapphire, Chrysolite
October- Opal, Beryl, Tourmaline
November- Topaz
December- Turquoise, Ruby, Bloodstone, Lapis Laz.
*~*Calidus*~*

Candles of zodiac colors

For those interested in the zodiac like me, certain candle colors represent each sign:

Aries- Red

Taurus- Blue

Gemini- Yellow

Cancer- Violet

Leo- Orange

Virgo- Dark Blue

Libra- Green

Scorpio- Dark Red

Sagittarius- Purple

Capricorn- Dark Green

Aquairius- Bright Blue

Pisces- Pale Green
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Numerology Number Meanings

Each of the following numbers have meanings. These are related for Numerology.
1- Independence and attainment
2- Tact, Diplomacy, Intuition
3- Creative self- expression. Experiencing the joys of life.
4- Limitations and restrictions. System and order.
5- Freedom, Variety
6- Service to others.
7- Introspection, Analysis, Spirituallity.
8- Material Freedom, Power.
9- Humanitarianism: concern for others
11- Illumination and Inspiration
22- Master builder. Unlimited potential.
(taken from "Write your own Magic" by Richard Webster, ask for more info.)

Blessed Be,
*~*Calidus*~*

Elements/Zodiac

Fire: Aires, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Air: Gemini, Libra, Aquairius
Water: Scorpio, Pisces, Cancer

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Finding Spell

Chant 3x or more if desired:

"Bound and Binding,
Binding, Bound,
see the sight,
hear the sound,
what was lost,now, is found
Bound and Binding
Binding, Bound."

It is most important to invision the object in your mind while and after you chant.

*~*Calidus*~*

Sabbats [[seasonal holidays]]

Samhain (pronounced SOW-in, SAH-vin, or SAM-hayne) means "End of Summer", and is the third and final Harvest. The dark winter half of the year commences on this Sabbat [[October 31st]]

Imbolc (pronounced "IM-bulk" or "EM-bowlk"), also called Oimealg, ("IM-mol'g), by the Druids, is the festival of the lactating sheep. It is derived from the Gaelic word "oimelc" which means "ewes milk". Herd animals have either given birth to the first offspring of the year or their wombs are swollen and the milk of life is flowing into their teats and udders. It is the time of Blessing of the seeds and consecration of agricultural tools. It marks the center point of the dark half of the year. It is the festival of the Maiden, for from this day to March 21st, it is her season to prepare for growth and renewal. Brighid's snake emerges from the womb of the Earth Mother to test the weather, (the origin of Ground Hog Day), and in many places the first Crocus flowers began to spring forth from the frozen earth. [[February 2nd, ]]

Beltane has long been celebrated with feasts and rituals. Beltane means fire of Bel; Belinos being one name for the Sun God, whose coronation feast we now celebrate. As summer begins, weather becomes warmer, and the plant world blossoms, an exuberant mood prevails. In old Celtic traditions it was a time of unabashed sexuality and promiscuity where marriages of a year and a day could be undertaken but it is rarely observed in that manner in modern times. [[April 30th, a.k.a May Day]]

Lughnasadh means the funeral games of Lugh (pronounced Loo), referring to Lugh, the Irish sun god. However, the funeral is not his own, but the funeral games he hosts in honor of his foster-mother Tailte. For that reason, the traditional Tailtean craft fairs and Tailtean marriages (which last for a year and a day) are celebrated at this time. [[July 31st]]

Yule (pronounced EWE-elle) is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs just a little higher and stays a little longer in the sky each day. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the year, much celebration was to be had as the ancestors awaited the rebirth of the Oak King, the Sun King, the Giver of Life that warmed the frozen Earth and made her to bear forth from seeds protected through the fall and winter in her womb. Bonfires were lit in the fields, and crops and trees were "wassailed" with toasts of spiced cider. [[December 21st]]

Ostara,Spring or The Vernal Equinox Also known as: Lady Day or Alban Eiler (Druidic) As Spring reaches its midpoint, night and day stand in perfect balance, with light on the increase. The young Sun God now celebrates a hierogamy (sacred marriage) with the young Maiden Goddess, who conceives. In nine months, she will again become the Great Mother. It is a time of great fertility, new growth, and newborn animals. [[March 21st]]

Litha Although the name Litha is not well attested, it may come from Saxon tradition -- the opposite of Yule. On this longest day of the year, light and life are abundant. At mid-summer, the Sun God has reached the moment of his greatest strength. Seated on his greenwood throne, he is also lord of the forests, and his face is seen in church architecture peering from countless foliate masks. Summer Solstice [[June 21st]]

Mabon, (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn) is the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally, and we all take a moment to pay our respects to the impending dark. We also give thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store our harvest of this year's crops. The Druids call this celebration, Mea'n Fo'mhair, and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth. [[September 21st]]

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The Elements

The Acients divided our universe into four basic principles, or what we call elements, Earth. Air, Fire, and Water. As science has advance, the view of these elements have changed, but they are still accepted in magick because they link with emotions, the human pysche, and also with nature rather than today's views on the world. These elements are often used in magick rituals.These magickal elements are also important in astrology. Many occultists think of the four elements as forces or "qualities" of energy, in the astral world.Each element has its own symbol and color:

fire: a triangle pointing up, red
air: a triangle pointing up and with a horizontal line through the middle of it, yellow
water: a triangle pointing down, blue
earth: a triangle pointing down and with a horizontal line through the middle of it, brown and green

*~*Calidus*~*