Author: A Solitary Pagan

Yemaya, the Ocean Mother, is a benevolent goddess whohelps human beings in many ways. Originally an Africanriver goddess, her worship was brought to the New Worldby Africans who had been kidnapped into slavery. It spreadthrough North America, South America, and the Caribbean.She became known by different names in different lands, butby whatever name she is called, Yemaya is known for herwillingnes...

When you need love, you can turn to the Love Goddess forhelp. Venus, Atargatis, Aphrodite, Ishhara . . . the Goddessof Love has been known by different names in variouscultures throughout human history. This spell invokes herby many of those names, to alert her that you are availableto give and receive love. Recognize that love works bestwhen it is mutual, reciprocal. You will have the most succes...

What would your ideal mate be like? Would you like to findthat person? This spell helps you to define your search and,if that person exists, to invite her or himinto your life.The spell can be cast at any time, but it is best completedat the hour of Venus (midnight on a Friday night). If youhope for someone who was born under a certain astrologicalsign, cast the spell when the Sun or Moon is in th...

Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.— Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s DreamIf you hunger for love (or a lover) to enter your life, this spellis for you. It can be cast at any time, in any place where youhave privacy and will not be interrupted, but it is best castoutdoors, froma balcony or other high place.Optional: incense, music, candles, ritual garb, or whateverhelps you to alter y...

You take a red or pink candle scented oil(or perfume but oil is recommended) which is your favorite, and you taker a piece of red construction paper, or plain white paper and color it red, and cut out a heart. You turn out all lights and make sure your away from anything that will cause a disturbance. You light the candle (turn off the lights) put it in the center of the paper heart, drip a couple...

Take five white candles and arrange them in a pentagram. Place a black candle, which symbolizes the curse, in its center. The ones afflicted by the curse must speak the words revealed here: Evil curse that blights our livesBe lifted now and fleeThese candles’ lights overcome the darkFrom its grasps, set us free.

Steep in a bath a bowlful of leaves from three or four or five of these: Marigold, Celery, Mint and Grass, Nasturtium, Parsley, Fennel and Cress. (Calendula, Telina, Menta si Iarba, ) When the Brew is green, and the steam is sweet, lie in the water and thricerepeat: I shall bathe and I shall beas green and strong, good Herbs, as thee.Draw me favor, draw me fame,Draw bright honor to my name Rise fr...

Thinking and rational perception come from the left side of the brain and are usually the first part of the spell casting process; we contemplate the rational elements of our spell. When trying to create change through magic, it may be best to get a clear mental idea of what you want to happen, the end result of your spell: your goal. As a general rule, do not envision the process of attaining thi...

The aspect of feeling is extremely important in working magic. It is an aspect that is often underratedand downplayed. Too often magical practitioners cast a spell while filled with desperation or fear andthen wonder why the results of their spell fail to manifest or manifest in unpleasant or inadequateways. Improperly focused feeling is a major cause of unsuccessful magic. The need for the aspect...

Spell casting is part of some, but by no means all, Witches activities. Most spells are carried out withthe purpose of changing someone’s life for the better or sending healing energies to others. Forexample, love magick could, if you wish to bring love into your life, be focused on increasing the lovein the world, thereby attracting love in its many forms, and not just romance. More specifically,...

Spells are generally done on a personal basis to effect changes that areadvantageous to the witch. When working for other people, the primary difficulty iswhether or not the person sincerely wants the spell done. Speaking one truth whilefeeling another will certainly impact the working of the spell.Timing:​ When using a candle for spellwork, as it burns out, Ann faces thecandle and views it as a c...

Arrange altar with ritual tools, bowl of water, bowl of salt. Light sandalwood incense and candles for the Goddess and the God (green and red or blue and orange), at the left and right sides of the altar. Anoint 2 yellow votive candles with rue oil and dedicate them to the healing of (name) in the names of the Lady and the Lord, (names you use), and through the elements as you name them; Through t...