How to Create a House Protection Spell Bottle

Have you ever made a Spell Bottle?

Here is one of my favorites, straight from the book "Spell Crafts - Creating Magical Objects", by Scott Cunningham & David Harrington.
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"Spell bottles are made for a variety of purposes, and are used in numerous ways. Some are hidden, while others are placed in windows of the home or in other prominent spots. All are concentrations of energy, created and empowered for specific magical purposes." ....
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RECIPE~ House Protection Spell Bottle:

"Since the earliest spell bottles were created for protection, it seems fitting to begin with one made for this purpose. Ideally, such a bottle will be walled up in a new home under construction, or placed under the floorboards. If this is impossible, simply place it in a position of importance somewhere in the home.

{*** I, personally, like to keep mine by the front entrance.  }

Items Needed:
1 glass jar with cork stopper or lid (a small canning jar is fine)
1 bowl
1/2 to 1 cup salt (depending on size of jar)
3 cloves garlic
9 bay leaves
7 Tablespoon dried basil
4 Tablespoon sage
1 Tablespoon anise
1 Tablespoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon fennel

In the morning, ideally on a bright and sunny day, assemble all items. Place the salt into the bowl and say:
Salt that protects, protect my home, and all within it.

Add the cloves of garlic to the bowl and say:
Garlic that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Crumble the bay leaves, place in the bowl, and say:
Bay that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Add the basil and say:
Basil that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Add the sage and say:
Sage that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Add the anise and say:
Anise that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Add the pepper and say:
Pepper that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Add the fennel and say:
Fennel that protects, protect my home and all within it.

Mix together the herbs and the salt with your hands. Through the movement of your hands and fingers, lend energy to the potent protective items. Visualize your home as a shining, safe, guarded, secure place of sanctuary.
Pour the mixture into he jar. Seal tightly and place in your home with the following words:

Salt and herbs, nine times nine,
Guard now this home of mine.

~*~*~ So Mote It Be. ~*~*~

As a Natural Witch, I do not typically follow books and their spells word for word. Usually, I simply allow my intuition to lead my words and flow of energy. It always seems more natural and less rehearsed to me that way. However, this is simple and straight forward, and causes little need for extensive memorization, so I do tend to follow this particular spell pretty much to the T.

We're all on our own path. Follow your heart, listen to your instincts, for best results. You will not be steered wrong.

~MOONSWAY )O(