The Water Vow - A Water Spell to Join Hands in Marriage or to Strengthen Vows

Water has long been known as the 'element of love', and has been used over the ages as a ritual union between lovers, and also as an affirmation of earlier vows, used as a ritual of love, a method of strengthening a bond.

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This age-old rite, known as the Water Vow, is simple and effective.

Shall we begin?

You will need:
A narrow stream
Your partner
Prepared vows {optional}

**As I have mentioned before in my water spell to increase psychic awareness... I try to practice all of my magic barefoot, if not sky-clad, as I feel it increases my atonement with the elements. But if weather does not allow, or if you are just not comfortable doing so, no worries.**

The persons involved should start by attuning themselves with the element of water, by any methods that work for those participating.

You can dip your toes in the running stream, collect rocks from the stream and line them along its path, or simply sit comfortably beside the stream and meditate. Close your eyes... hear the running water, and feel the peaceful energy of the setting wash over your being.

When you are ready...... 

Stand on one side of the stream, and your loved one stands on the other side. Join your hands (one or both) over the water, and say this together (or something similar you both have come up with):

Flowing water, Do witness this act. Our hands, they are bound, We make this Pact.

Come together, touching bodies, either in the center of the stream, or to one side of the stream, never breaking the clasp of your hands.

Look into each other's eyes....

(if you have prepared vows, now is the time to say them to one another)

Now say:

And so it is done. So mote it be.

And continue on the celebration however you see fit. If both are comfortable with the idea, and if the area allows for such an intimate encounter, make love by the stream.. even if it means just carressing, admiring and appreciating each other fully. 

Body. Mind. Soul.

~*~*~*~ Blessings & Best of fortune to you both~*~*~~*

~MoonsWay )O(

A Water Spell to Increase Psychic Awareness

Magic with the elements is instinctual in my practice. At any instant, I can stop what I am doing and have all that I may need readily available. With focus, visualization, and with practice at being able to find your "core", your built-in, primal powers, anything can be manifested and attained.

You just must believe it to be so.

Today, I share with you a simple rite to increase psychic awareness that involves using the element of water.

You will need:
A nearby stream
An offering (a coin of your choice, bread, wine, etc. Follow your heart on this.)
Yourself, barefoot. (I try to practice all of my magic barefoot, if not sky-clad. But if weather does not allow, or if you are just not comfortable doing so, no worries.)

Go to a slow-moving stream. Sit for a moment next to the stream.... Feel its current, collect some rocks and make a simple mosaic with them if you would like. The goal here is to feel the connection with your natural surroundings.

When you are ready, bury your offering of choice at the base of a nearby tree. If you brought wine, pour a little on the ground and then take a sip yourself.

Choose a branch and ask the tree for a sacrifice. (Use your own words.. let your instincts guide you. It can be simple, or elaborate. It can rhyme or simple be a one-line question. You choose. )

 ** It is important to note that, anytime we take something from a living plant, we explain our intentions and/or ask the tree first, and then say our thanks for the sacrifice.**

Gently pluck 3 leaves, then say your thanks to the tree.

Hold the leaves flat between your palms.

Now, visualize yourself being psychic.. however that vision works for you in your mind.
{This works best for me with my eyes closed.}
See you living the life of a psychic.. People coming to you, you predicting events, your thoughts becoming reality. Imagine what life would truly be like as a psychic, and see yourself living it.
Know it to be true.

Visualize a door at the top of your head opening up. Ask the gods, goddesses, and the spirit guides to send you their white light of divination, of sixth sight, of the third eye. Ask that your psychic abilities be activated, as you are now ready, open and willing to responsibly use them.

Visualize the white light streaming down from the heavens, and into your door.

When you are ready, push your newly awakened power into the leaves. Imagine the light, lighting up the leaves in your palm... Lining their edges, their veins, and filling them in until they are completely consumed in your light.

Set one of the leaves afloat on the water and say a prayer as it sets off....

(use your own words or use these)

Leaf afloat, Leaf so green, Help me to see, All that is unseen. 

Launch a second leaf, then repeat your prayer.

Send the third leaf off with the same prayer.

The combination of the leaf infused with your psychic-power, and they psychic-inducing power of the water, work in harmony to bring your needs into manifestation.

Stand and watch the leaves until they are no longer in sight.

Say allowed or to yourself...

And so it is done. So mote it be. 

~*~*~*~*~*~ Blessings ~*~*~*~*~*~*~

~MoonsWay )O(

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(