Because I’m lazy and don’t like to monologue while I’m doing a spell, here’s a couple of the single word spells I use in my personal practice.
absum - to make something be concealed from sight
↳ def. to be away, be missing
advoco - summoning spell
↳ def. to summon
casso - destruction spell
↳ def. to destroy, make void
bellus - glamour spell
↳ def. beautiful, charming, handsome
explico - reveal information
↳ def. explanation, to unfold
mutare - transmutation
↳ def. to change
cessabit - calming spell
↳ def. to rest, be free of
uro - burning
↳ def. to burn, inflame
conturbo - invoke confusion
↳ def. confound, to throw into confusion
taceo - to silence
↳ def. shut up
How to pray to the chthonic gods 🪦 🌒
Position
When praying to underworld deities, we should direct our prayers downwards. An example of this is seen in the ninth scroll of the Iliad when Althaea prays to Haides and dread Persephone by kneeling and beating her hands on the ground. Whereas women wore their hair up or covered for ouranic rituals, they wore their hair down in chthonic rituals. The prayer should be murmured.
Offerings
Chthonic Theoi received special nighttime offerings of black animals, unmixed wine and special libations of milk and honey. Animal sacrifice was always done in a holókaustos--a sacrifice where the entire animal was burned and none of the meat was saved for human consumptions.
Homer in the Odyssey writes Circe advising Odysseus how to perform a libation to the dead:
"Draw near then, as I bid you, hero, and dig a trench two feet square, then pour a libation all around to the dead, first of milk and honey, then of sweet wine, thirdly of water, sprinkled with white barley meal."
Prayer format
The format is the same as when praying to any other theoi: Invoke the god, introduce yourself, make an argument as to why they should listen to you, and make a request .
Who are the underworld deities?
- Haides, King of the underworld
- Persephone, Queen of the underworld
- Hecate, Goddess of magic
- Thanatos, God of death
- Hermes Athanatus Diactorus, the chtonic aspect of Hermes in which he guides souls to the underworld
- Nyx, primordial Goddess of the night
- Hypnos, God of sleep
- Charon, ferryman of the dead
- Cerberus, guardian of the underworld
- The Furies, goddesses of vengeance and retribution
Sources:
- http://hadesandtheafterlife.weebly.com/respecting-hades.html
- http://baringtheaegis.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-to-pray-to-khthonic-gods.html?m=1
- https://homericist.tumblr.com/post/677291374969815040/there-are-three-main-parts-to-prayer-in-ancient
Sometimes the gods will seem like they aren't there, but they are.
Sometimes you will feel like a small child learning how to ride a bike. You can feel the hands on your shoulders, you can hear their voice close by. Then, suddenly, you don't feel their hands and their voice is farther away.
They didn't abandon you in your time of need. They're watching you take everything they've taught you to apply it. They've got the band-aids if you need them, and they're standing at the top of the driveway watching.
They cannot pedal that bike for you. They cannot hold onto the bike so you never fall.
They're watching you and they are proud. They are proud even if you fall down or crash.
Don't panic. Now's your time to show them what you've learned! Go as far as you can. You're not alone.
Knots are an incredibly versatile tool to use in your spells. They allow you to cast powerful spells with pretty much anything you can tie in a knot. Some people will tell you that things like the material and colors that you choose heavily impact your magic but really, these things are only helpful if they speak to you. If color affects your magic a lot then by all means, choose a cord for the color but otherwise it isn’t necessary.
Possible materials to choose from include:
Rope
Chord
Yarn
Floss
Copper wire
Chains
Vines
Sinews
Scarves
Etc…
So, the basic premise is that as you tie the knot you’re binding your intention. You can think of the knot as an anchor point for an idea that you want to manifest.
What kinds of ideas?
Pretty much everything. I’m not joking, I can’t think of a type of spell that can’t be performed using a knot. Curses, binding spells, healing spells, protective spells, prosperity and luck spells, it can all be done with a knot. Traditionally, knot spells were heavily associated with air elemental magic and with weather spell casting.
What kinds of knots can be used in spells like these?
Absolutely any knot can be used to cast a spell. For quickies I like your typical overhand knot, for more complicated spells you might choose a more ornate knot or even an entire set of knots to make jewelry.
Along those same lines, needlework like knitting and crocheting can be used in the exact same manner. This type of knot magic can become very elaborate, including the use of various stitches, patterns and projects to achieve your intent.
Are there any bad things about knot spells?
Yes, unfortunately there are. Since knots are a physical representation of the spell, if the knot gets broken the spell is broken as well. This isn’t always a drawback however, it means that your spells are easily broken if you ever feel the need.
Now for my favorite part, examples! The spells below are spells that I’ve designed myself but they’re not particularly specific and I’m certain that I’m not the first person to think of them. As with most of my spells, they’re incredibly versatile. Change things in whatever way suits your practice and your intention.
Lovers Knots
Nobody freak out. This isn’t your average “make him love me” love spell. Instead this spell is designed to be made by a pair who are already lovers. It’s designed as an activity to bring you together and to remind you of each other when things get rough. Think of it as a magic reservoir of each other’s love for when you can’t be together or are having a spat. Each of you will make a bracelet for the other and place intentions into the bracelet you make. Your intention could be to protect them (love is excellent for protection), to tie the two of you together or to help solve a particular problem between the two of you. The important thing about this is that both parties participate and have discussed what they want out of the spell.
Here are a few knot bracelet tutorials as ideas :)
Friendship Bracelet
Another Friendship Bracelet
Beads and Braids Work Too
Pick one and get knotting! With each knot that you make think and meditate about your intention but this doesn’t need to be a somber thing. Laugh and chat with your lover and really get the love flowing between the two of you (breaks for kissing and stuff are a good idea if you want). Basically just use this as a chance to really get close with your partner. The emotion and energy that you have during this is going to stick so no being mad at each other or arguing or nit picking or talking about the dishes or anything. Take this time to just be in love.
If you want, when you’ve finished making the bracelet you can let it charge in sunlight or moonlight or say an incantation or prayer to a deity over it, whatever works with your practice. Now swap and wear your new lovers knots.
If, for any reason, you wish to undo the spell, each knot in the bracelet must be broken. This can be done by going through and untying each one, by cutting each one or by burning the entire bracelet (if it’s flammable). A single knot left unbroken will still retain its power.
Despite being named “Lovers Knots”, this spell can be used by any pair of people or even a group! Friends, siblings and parents with their children can all modify this spell for their use. In a group you can have a rotation of sorts, each person begins a bracelet, makes maybe an inch and then passes it in one direction around the circle where the next person will make another inch and continue passing it. Each bracelet will have been made in part by every member of the group.
Luck Knot Spell
Another good example for the uses of knots in magic, this spell works a little differently than the last. Each knot is designed to be a pre-made “quick release” spell. You should choose a cord material that is easy for you to untie.
Prep for this spell however you like, cast a circle, consecrate your cord, call your deities, whatever. Now, pick a number for your spell, my first choice would be my lucky number but use whatever number associations you’d like.
Begin by creating your first knot. This knot is your anchor, it sets the framework for the entire spell, imbue it with the intention that each subsequent knot will be a holder. The idea is to have a spell attached to each knot and as the knot is untied, the spell is released and activated. Once you finish with your first knot you can start on the rest of them, with each that you make charge the knot with your intention, in this case, luck. You can do this in a number of ways, meditating, chanting, incantations and prayers all work. The incantation below is just an example of something I’ve used before.
Ex. Winds of fortune blow, let my good luck grow.
Finish up in your preferred way, close your circle, ground, thank any spirits that you work with, etc. You can now keep the cord with you and whenever you need a little burst of luck (before a test or interview, talking to your crush, competing, anything like that) just untie a knot.
If anyone has more questions about knot magic or specific spells then feel free to drop me a line :)
Unpopular Opinion: The Gods would never let a trickster spirit claim to be them. Most religious people are not scared of malicious entities masquerading as their God(s). Have more faith that your Gods will take care of you.
Wolf moon (January) also known as cold moon, air
Inner power, insight, assess your journey, protection, personal developement
Ianna, Freyja, Skadi, the Morrigan, Hecate
Wolves, foxes, coyotes, blue jay, pheasants
Hematite, ruby, selenite, moonstone, opal, garnet, jet, onyx, obsidian
Black, white, silver, violet
Snow moon (February) also known as storm moon or hunger moon, air and water
New starts, ambition, change, creativity, reflection
Brighid, Diana, Juno
Otter, eagle, chickadee, unicorn
Amethyst, jasper, moonstone
Purple, light blue, yellow
Worm moon (March) also known as seed moon, water and fire
New growth, set intentions, renewal, balance, prospering
Mars, Tyr, Athena, Isis
Cougar, bear, hedgehog, sea crow, sea eagle
Aquamarine, bloodstone, jade
Pale green, red, violet
Pink moon (April) also known as hare moon, fire and earth
Rebirth, discovery, fertility, goals, openings, opportunities
Aphrodite, Venus, Hathor, Kali, Rhiannon
Bear, wolf, hawk, magpie
Diamond, quartz, emerald
Pale yellow, pink, gold
Flower moon (May) also known as fairy moon, earth and air
Abundance, gratitude, romance, maturity, intuition
Bast, Artemins, Pan, Cernunnos
Cats, lynx, leopard, swallow, dove, swan
Emerald, sapphire, agate
Pink, green, brown
Strawberry moon (June) also known as rose moon, air and water
Harvest, manifesting, dreams, love, good health, clarity, communication
Juno, Hera, Isis, Neith, Cerridwen
Monkey, butterfly, frog, toad, wren, peacock
Pearl, moonstone, citrine, blue lace agate
Yellow/green and orange
Buck moon (July) also known as hay moon, water and fire
Inner fire, long term goals, leadership, divination
Hel, Athena, Lugh, Khepri
Crab, turtle, dolphin, whale, starling, swallow
Ruby, carnelian, green calcite, peacock ore
Blue, gray, silver
Sturgeon moon (August) also known as barley moon, earth and air
Freedom, perseverance, cleansing, reaping, gratitude, peace, harmony
Demeter, Ceres, Hathor, Nemesis, Ganesha, Vulcan, Vesta
Lion, phoenix, sphinx, dragon, crane, falcon, eagle
Periodot, onyx, bronzite, green sapphire
Gold, yellow, green
Harvest moon (September) also known as corn moon, earth and air
Harvest, gratitude, balance, reflection, psychic work, home and hearth
Demeter, Ceres, Thor, Thoth, Persephone, Freyja, Isis
Snake, jackal, ibis, sparrow
Peridot, sapphire, bloodstone, chrysolite
Brown, yellow, amber
Hunters moon (October) also known as blood moon, air and water
Strength, protection, endurance, rebirth, ambition, ancestral work
Cernunnos, Hecate, the Morrigan, Osiris, Astarte, Ishtar, Lakshmi
Stag, jackal, elephant, ram, scorpion, wolf, heron, crow, robin, owl, raven
Opal, tourmaline, citrine, rose sapphire
Red, orange, deep blue, black, dark green, brown, gold
Beaver moon (November) also known as snow moon, water and fire
Preparation, security, grounding, fidelity, new beginnings, release
Cailleach, Circe, Sybele, Hel, Holda, Kali, Bast, Osiris
Unicorn, scorpion, crocodile, jackal, owl, goose, sparrow
Topaz, obsidian, onyx, apache tear
White, purple, gray, sage green, black
Cold moon (December) also known as oak moon, fire and water
Completion, renewal, reflection, shadow work, transitions, peace
Dionysus, Athena, Attis, Ixchel, Neith, Wodan, Osiris, Frey
Deer, mouse, horse, bear, snowy owl, robin, rook
Blue zircon, turquoise, serpentine, lazulite, smoky quartz
Blood red, green, white, black
Blessed are the Chthonic, The gods that reign below
Blessed is their domain, where spirits come and go
Hail to thee Haides and Persephone, regal rulers of the dead
Hail to thee Thanatos, winged god of gentle death
Hail to thee Nyx, veiled in dark and starry sky
Hail to thee Hecate, matron of mystery and magic and shadows.
I honor you, the Chthonic, the gods that reign below.
Hades: Babe, babe, do the thing!
Persephone: *smiles*
Hades, breathless: oh my god.
Hades and Persephone - Alexandria Huntington
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Olá! O dia está belo hoje por aqui e resolvi me inspirar com uma música bem calma e talvez um copo d'agua somente pois não quero tomar chá antes de fazer exercícios, pois preciso estar um pouco mais agitada. Mas tudo bem com você ? Espero que sim!
Hoje estive pensando sobre alguns conhecimentos adquiridos através de estudos que venho fazendo a anos, na mesma lentidão que eu estudo as coisas seculares e simplesmente cheguei a conclusão que, nem todo mundo vai parar para te ouvir ou acreditar em você e está tudo bem.
Os estudos da bruxaria natural, ou de qualquer religião esotérica exigem de nós um tempo que as vezes não temos, e também exige concentração para um melhor entendimento psicológico e também espiritual. E não pense que o despertar espiritual é algo que vivenciamos em 1 mês ou 1 ano. As vezes leva décadas, ou até séculos. Várias vidas talvez.
E nunca se esqueça que cada pessoa está em um período de evolução diferente. O que você passou a enxergar, a outra pessoa ainda não enxergar, ou algo que a pessoa já enxerga você ainda acha ser inexistente. Por isto, lhe aconselho a cuidar com o que compartilhas com as pessoas pois elas podem não estar preparadas para ouvir ou você pode não estar preparado para compartilhar.
Relacionamentos são trocas de energias, assim como conversas, interações no geral. Sim tudo é energia. E bruxaria natural é sobre manipular tais energias, e cuidar da sua própria é crucial. Um Bruxe(todos os gêneros são mais do que bem vindes) seja quem for, merece ter um desenvolvimento correto por isso procure livros e pessoas mais antigas na prática para se orientar! Sempre importante salientar que tik tok não é livro pra ninguém ok?
E voltando ao assunto já dito no texto, as trocas de energias são algo que devemos tomar cuidado e trocar assuntos esotéricos com pessoas que não os entendem ou que não os aceitam é algo desafiador. E lembre-se, se você vem de alguma religião conversionista (que tenta converter a pessoa a todo custo) saiba que a bruxaria natural além de não ser uma religião(é um estilo de vida), não é sobre querer convencer ninguém que é o melhor caminho a se seguir.
Acredita-se que cada pessoa tem seu caminho, suas provas, suas expiações a fazer, e seus aprendizados. E como eu disse cada pessoa está em um período evolutivo diferente.
Bruxaria Natural
Bruxa Natural - Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Bruxaria Natural( guia para magia de plantas, cristais etc.) - Paige Vanderbeck
O Livro completo de Bruxaria - Raymond Buckland
Bruxaria Natural: Uma filosofia de Vida - Tânia Gori
O Grande Livro das Runas - Eded Thorsson
Brida - Paulo Coelho
Hekate e Wicca no geral.
Bruxaria Hekatina: O Caminho Da Bruxa Com a Deusa Hekate - Márcia C Silva.
As Faces de Hekate: O Poder dos Epítetos na Bruxaria Hekatina - Márcia C Silva
Mistérios da lua negra: Lilith, Kali, Hécate e a cura dos arquétipos femininos sombrios no mundo moderno
Circle for Hekate - Volume I: History & Mythology - Sorita D'este
O Deus das Bruxas - Janet Farrar & Stewart Farrar
A magia do Jardim - Roberto Araújo
Espiritísmo Kardecista
O livro dos espíritos - Allan Kardec
Nosso Lar - Chico Xavier
Violetas na Janela - de Patrícia pela médium Vera Lúcia Marinzeck de Carvalho
Canal Espírita - Prof. Luiz Fernando -https://www.youtube.com/c/CanalEsp%C3%ADritaNoYoutube
Mayse Braga - Palestra espírita https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6dHQGKlXs4
Umbanda
O livro essencial de umbanda - Ademir Barbosa Júnior
A jornada de um Caboclo - Caetano de Oxóssi
Pombagira: Fundamentos, Firmezas e Oferendas - Alan Barbieri
Jardim dos orixás - Ramatís - Norberto dos Santos Peixoto
Natália Costa - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr0oUAeLy0D7GhePYukjWQ
Bate Tambor - https://www.youtube.com/c/BateTambor
E nunca se esqueça que seus estudos só dependerá de você! Esforça-te e procure conhecimento. O conhecimento liberta e que assim seja!
Monalisa