Author: A Solitary Pagan
Cleansing Chants
The following cleansing chants are patterned on rhymes taught to Laurelei in her first cuveen, although they have been altered a bit (in some cases, quite a bit). Each portion of the chant requires a Witch to walk the compass either once or thrice, wielding the appropriate (and obvious) cleansing tools. Smoke and fume, now as you burn,cause all harm from us to turn;let nothing harmful here be foun...
Magick Chanting
In ritual, the repetition of sacred or magical words, names and phrases to alter consciousness and raise psychic power. Chanting, done in conjunction with dancing, drumming, visualization and body movements and postures, is one of the oldest and most universal techniques to align human consciousness with therealms of spirits and the gods. The principle behind chanting is expressed in the Eastern m...
Celtic Six Cord Handfasting Ritual
Know that before you go further since your lives have crossed in this life, you have formed ties between each other. As you seek to enter into this state of matrimony, you should strive to make real the ideals which give meaning to both this ceremony and the institution of marriage. With full awareness, know that within this circle, you are not only declaring your intent to be handfasted before yo...
The Celtic Tree Calendar
The Celtic Tree Calendar is a controversial subject. It is a calendar which contains 13 lunar divisions (or months), each one associated with and ruled over by a specific tree. Each tree has a Celtic Ogham symbol associated with it (from the Celtic Ogham Alphabet). Each of the themes of the months tie in with Celtic culture and mythology. However, it is controversial because there is no actual evi...
Celtic Herb Lore
Celtic Herbs: Anemone Latin: Anemone Pulsatilla Scottish Gaelic: Bainne Bo Bliatain Other Names: Wood Crowfoot, Smell Fox, Flawflower, Passover Flower Medicinal Uses: Effective against disorders of the mucous membranes, indigestion, catarrhhal affections of the eye, catarrhal diarrhea, menstrual difficulties, swolen testicles, bladder difficulties relating to age, spasmodic and whooping cough, bro...
Circle Casting
It’s helpful when casting a spell to create ritual space, and casting a circle is one way to do so. Not only does this ward off distracting energies, it helps to move the practitioner to a ritual state of mind. Not every practitioner casts a circle in the same way and often it’s best to experiment a bit and find what works for you. Here’s a general guide: 1. Determine how much space you’ll need in...
Casting Spells Using Planetary Hours Magical Timing
Many witches believe that timing can make spells more effective. One helpful way to time your magic is by using planetary hours. Planetary hours are especially useful when the moon’s phase or sign isn’t ideal, because they add another layer of energy to your work. Although calculating planetary hours might seem complicated at first, it becomes simple once you learn the steps. In this chapter, we’l...
Why we cast Circles
They say that the longest journey begins with a single step. So, too, the exploration of Magickal studies begins with a single step. Though the first step in a physical journey is often self-evident, the First Step on a Magickal journey is often not quite so clear. While formally organized groups often have a path of lessons to instruct newcomers, the solitary or isolated student is often left sta...
Casting A Dual Circle
First consecrate the salt symbolizing the Earth element in the North of the altar by stirring it three times with an athame, wand or crystal, and visualize radiance pouring into it. * Stir the water, also three times deosil with the athame, wand or pointed crystal, asking the light and the Goddess to enter it. * Add a few grains of salt to the water and stir it, saying: May power thus be doubled,t...
Casting A Triple Circle
Three is a sacred number in magick and for special ceremonies, you can create a triple circle of both power and protection. The number three represents the three aspects of the god figure in many religions: the Holy Trinity, the Triple Goddess, the three aspects of the Moon -maiden, mother and wise woman or crone – the trefoil or triple god of the Celts, and the even older Egyptian trinity of Isis...
Un Casting A Circle
When you have completed your spells or rituals, you should close the circle. This is done by simply reversing the casting process. * Thank the Guardians and send the light of the elemental candles to whoever needs it. * Extinguish the elemental candles in reverse order of lighting. Visualize the light fading and say,together with any present: Let the circle be uncast but remain unbroken. Merry mee...
Casting a Circle
Here is how to cast and take down a magic circle.What to Do: