Today’s Spell: Prosperity
May 15, 2008
Today’s Spell: Prosperity
In continuation of my series on free spells:
This is actually an old Irish Catholic Ritual that my grandfather learned from his grandfather back in Dublin. It is really very, very simple.
No chanting, no candles, no incantation, and it works!
Money treats us like we treat it.
If we just crumble it up and jam it into our pockets or purses and it’s in disarray, our finances are as well.
With this ritual, we take the time at least once per day to put our money in order, that is in descending order, largest bills first and out to the smallest bills, all the money should face the same way, AND we then fold it TOWARDS ourselves, the thought being that our money will then continue to return to us even after we have spent it.
By treating our cash respectfully and keeping it organized, psychologically I believe that we become more aware, and hence, our spell will WORK!!!
99% of Magick is psychological, it’s called “FAITH”.
Here’s wishing you all a bright and prosperous weekend!
I’ll be around, on and off all weekend…
Bright Blessings!
Brigid
Today’s Spell: To Initiate Communication
May 14, 2008
Today’s Spell: To Initiate Communication
Spellwork is most effective when performed by oneself, I am starting a series of simple, free spells on my Keen Blog to help those of you who may have an interest in performing some simple spellwork for yourselves.
You can post any questions you may have here, or if you’d like, post your results.
A very simple spell to encourage contact from someone you wish to hear from, whether it is a lost love, a prospective employer, an adult child who is lax in communicating, this spell will help to speed up contact.
All you need is a Bay Leaf.
Write the name of the person that you wish to hear from on the fresh Bay Leaf and tape it to the base of your phone, if you are using a cell phone, you can affix it to the back of your cell.
Make sure the name is facing the phone, not outward, or you will “ward off” communication.
If it is a message of love you wish to hear, use red ink to write the name, otherwise use blue.
Bright Blessings!
Brigid Bishop
Thyme in a Bottle
March 14, 2008
Thyme in a Bottle
Do you remember the old Jim Croce song, Time in a Bottle?
There was a time in my relationship when time was very hard to come by, extremely hard to find any time whatsoever to spend with each other, and it was probably one of the reasons that our passions peaked.
I am a hopeless romantic, so on a Sunday afternoon when we both could steal away, I brought my Jim Croce CD along with us when we went out for an afternoon (this had to be at least eight years ago).
I picked up a very pretty little bottle, the color of a Coca Cola bottle, with a cork stopper in it, and I filled it with fresh thyme.
As we were driving through the Pocono Mountains and enjoying the music and our day together, the song “Time in a Bottle” came on and we began to sing it to each other…
As we sang, I took the little bottle of thyme out of my pocket and handed it to Frank and I told him that he could always have “some of my thyme” with him wherever he went. You know, he still has that Thyme in a Bottle on his dresser here in the home we now share! (He’s a male Cancer, so he is very sentimental).
Anyway, it was more than just giving him a romantic token when I gave him that little enchanted bottle, it was Magick!
Thyme, as an herb, possesses the magickal properties of causing positive vibration between two spirits, and the energy created by the herb, when properly charged, leads to positive actions. Thyme will also help to protect you from the negativity of others and will provide you, and the person you are enchanting or influencing magickally with courage and cleansing.
Thyme was used in medieval times to show a young maiden her true love.
It was part of the classic love spell sung about by Simon and Garfunkel in the song Scarborough Fair, as Parsley provides comfort, Sage provides strength, Rosemary is for love and Thyme is for courage. Who wouldn’t want to cast a love spell like that?
So, if you and your love are finding it hard to make time to be together, perhaps you may want to try my little “Thyme in a Bottle” spell in order to cause both of you to take the positive actions necessary to resolving the issue.
It worked for us, and he never even knew I was working an enchantment.
You have to ritually charge the herb before you give it to your love, but other than that, it is pretty simple!
Copyright © 2007 Brigid Bishop
Time in a Bottle
By Jim Croce
If I could save time in a bottle
The first thing that I’d like to do
Is to save every day
Till Eternity passes away
Just to spend them with youIf I could make days last forever
If words could make wishes come true
I’d save every day like a treasure and then,
Again, I would spend them with youBut there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them
I’ve looked around enough to know
That you’re the one I want to go
Through time withIf I had a box just for wishes
And dreams that had never come true
The box would be empty
Except for the memory
Of how they were answered by you
But there never seems to be enough time
To do the things you want to do
Once you find them
I’ve looked around enough to know
That you’re the one I want to go
Through time with
A Simple Spell to Protect Against Slander and Gossip
Incense and Oil Properties for Magickal Purposes
Scarborough Fair by Simon and GarfunkelAre you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Remember me to one who lives there, she once was a true love of mine.Tell her to make me a cambric shirt (On the side of a hill in the deep forest green).
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Tracing a sparrow on snow-crested ground).
Without no seams nor needlework (Blankets and bedclothes the child of the mountain).
Then she’ll be a true love of mine (Sleeps unaware of the clarion call).Tell her to find me an acre of land (On the side of a hill, a sprinkling of leaves).
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Washes the grave with silvery tears).
Between the salt water and the sea strands (A soldier cleans and polishes a gun).
Then she’ll be a true love of mine.Tell her to reap it in a sickle of leather (War bellows, blazing in scarlet battalions).
Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (Generals order their soldiers to kill).
And gather it all in a bunch of heather (And to fight for a cause they’ve long ago forgotten).
Then she’ll be a true love of mine.
Are you going to Scarborough Fair? Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme.
Remember me to one who lives there, she once was a true love of mine.
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Tarot Tips by Brigid Bishop:
Using Tarot for Prayer, Ritual and Spellwork
Did you know that the Tarot can be used for much, much more than “Predictive” Reading?
Tarot can be used for self-exploration, past life analysis, psychological profiling, situational analysis, and for Magickal Intentions, (spellwork, ritual and prayer), among other things.
Every card in the deck of 78 has many complex meanings and energies and you can actually create your own, customized rituals (spells, prayers), using the Tarot in a very definitive way.
For instance, let’s say that you have had an argument with your Cancer Man and you are an Aquarius Woman and you want to restore peace between the two of you.
Select the cards from the deck that are your “natural” significators, in this case you would select the King of Cups for your man, and the Queen of Swords for yourself. Now, the Queen of Swords is a hard-headed woman and the King of Cups is a loving and compassionate man, so it is not unusual for the two of you to butt heads on occasion.
To restore peace, get a pink candle and write both your names on it and dress it with extra virgin olive oil. Place the 2 cards that you have chosen to represent you and place them on a table with the candle. Pull the Lovers card out of the deck and place it so that it covers both your card and his and light the pink candle. Put together your own words to bring peace back between you and restore the love you feel for each other. You can also use the Ten of Cups, or if you feel you need to have a meeting of the minds to discuss further, use the Two of Cups, to promote face to face conversation. It is very customizable.
When you put your words together, keep them rhythmic, rhyming during ritual is essential for building the energy, it doesn’t have to be complicated, just short and sweet and to the point. Something like this will suffice: “Let us have our peace restored, we can remember all our joy”.
Make it specific to your issue, the more “customized” the better.
If you want assistance in putting together your own ritual with Tarot Cards, contact Brigid Bishop at www.brigidbishop.com
Bright Blessings!
A Simple Spell To Protect You From Slander and Gossip
March 12, 2008
A Simple Spell To Protect You From Slander and Gossip
A Simple Spell To Protect You From Slander
Sometimes people truly are downright evil, and because they are jealous of you, they will do their best to try to undermine you in any way possible. These people, or subhumans, as I like to think of them, (because they need to evolve up to become truly human and humane), have such voids in their own pathetic lives, that they seek out those that they aspire to be like and attack them in any way that they can. This will frequently occur in the form of malicious gossip, or slander.
This happens to all of us at one time or another in our lives, but rather than allowing it to frustrate us, it is much simpler to take control of the situation by performing a simple little spell, (prayer, ritual), to protect ourselves from these pitiful creatures.
I often find that those who expend their energy in tearing down others are those same sorry souls who have limited capacity for joy or the art of living, thus, they must occupy themselves with activities they create to seemingly damage those that they are jealous of and aspire to be like. We should pray for these souls, pray that they find contentment within their own small worlds and stop trespassing into ours, but in the meantime, we do need to protect ourselves from these annoying little pests.
Here is a simple ritual to stop slander and malicious gossip from affecting you:
Place five white candles on a table, carve your name (or the name of the person you want to protect) on the center candle, dress the candles with extra virgin olive oil prior to proceeding. Place the other four candles of the positions of north, south, east and west. I will use the name Jane for the person being protected, and the name Anne for the person who is being slanderous.
Light the center candle and say “Here stands (Jane), who is being talked about and lied about by the sinister (Anne), who does not hold truth or purity in her heart. (Anne’s) intentions are not good and hold no truth and (Jane) has done no wrong nor meant any harm. All around Jane are truth and good-will, all gossip will stop and honesty shall reign.
Light the candle on the west and say “Truth is behind Jane, it follows her wherever she may roam”.
Light the candle on the north and say “Truth is Jane’s crown, it is always upon her and brings her enemies down”.
Light the candle on the east and say “Truth is before Jane, awaiting her wherever she goes”.
Light the candle on the south and say “Truth is the foundation for Jane and purity her ground”.
Let the candles burn while you quietly picture white light surrounding, embracing and protecting you for a period of approximately ten minutes. When you are done, snuff out the candles, (don’t blow them out), and repeat every three days as you feel is necessary.
You will be protected from any prevarications that are being made of you, and, the rule of three will send back to the slanderer what the universe deems fit.
Bright Blessings!
Brigid Bishop
P.S.
And remember not to feel anger toward the lost soul that seeks to find power in slandering you, pity them and hope that they find a more positive way to occupy themselves as they are not evolved.
To gain a better understanding of spells, prayers and rituals, please click here: Magick Is Not Magic!
Incense and Oil Properties for Magick and Ritual Practices
March 12, 2008
Incense and Oil Properties for Magick and Ritual Practices
Magick is most powerful when it is fully personalized. When creating your own rituals and spells you can refer to the property pages on my blog to ensure that you are combining the right influences into your work. They can be found both under the categories of “Thought For The Day” and “Comparative Religious Theory”. Keep these in mind as you prepare your rituals. You will find that you have freedom based on personal tastes in preparing your rituals as many can be used for multiple and cross purposes.
Amber is for Love, Comfort and Happiness.
Ambergris is for Psychic Ventures and Dreams.
Bayberry can be used for Protection and Control.
Bergamot is used to Attract Money and to Uplift the Spirit.
Carnation is also used for Protection, Strength and Healing.
Cedarwood is used for Purification, Healing and to UNHEX.
Cinnamon, it smells wonderful in the winter and it is used to purify, to stimulate and to draw money.
Citronella (along with keeping mosquitoes away) is used for Cleansing and Warding Off.
Clove Stimulates, Reduces Stress and Enhances Memory.
Coconut a Summery Scent for Protection and Chastity.
Copal for Love, Purification and Uplifting.
Cypress for Comfort, Healing and Protection.
Dragon’s Blood for Protection and Potency.
Eucalyptus for Healing and Purification.
Frankincense for Protection and Astral Strength.
Frangi Pani for Warding off and Opening.
Gardenia for Love, Peace and Healing.
Ginger for Success and Empowerment.
Hi John for Strength, Confidence and Prosperity.
Honeysuckle is for Money and Psychic Power.
Jasmine for Love, Money and Dreams.
Juniper for Protection and Calming.
Kyphi to Attract Love, Power, and To Banish.
Lavendar for Cleansing, Healing and Love. Our personal favorite for Love Spells.
Lemon for Pschic and Mental Clarity.
Lilac for Warding Off and To Soothe.
Lotus for Opening, elevating and Protection.
Musk for an Aphrodisiac and Prosperity.
Myrrh To Meditate, To Heal, To Unhex.
Nag Champa The Most Popular Scent in the World! Can be used in any ritual, it is very metaphysical in property.
Mew Mown Hay for New Beginnings.
Patchouli for Love, Growth and Mastery.
Pine for Grounding, Strength and Cleansing.
Rose for Love, Fertility and House Blessing.
Rosemary (not just for chicken anymore lol), for Remembrance and Energy.
Sage for Wisdom, Purification and Clarity.
Sandalwood for Protection and Spirituality.
Spearmint for Healing, Love and to Soothe.
Sweet Clover for Love and Faithfulness.
Strawberry for Love and Luck.
Sweet Pea for Attraction and Friendship.
Vanilla for Mental Powers and Lust. Did you know that in the past women dabbed Vanilla Extract behind their ears in lieu of perfume?
Vetivert, Sounds neat to say, and is useful in Spells to Unhex, Draw Money, Peace and Love.
Violet is for Protection, Luck and Love.
Ylang Ylang is Euphoric and Harmonizing.
So there you have it, some very basic properties of Incenses to help with your understanding of magick and ritual! As you see, you can use your personal tastes to customize your spells without disrupting your intentions.
Bright Blessings!
Brigid Bishop
What is a Spell? Magick is NOT Magic!
March 12, 2008
What is a Spell? Magick is NOT Magic!
Abracadabra! I will create as I speak!
That is the actual ancient Aramaic translation of the word.
Many who belong to “mainstream” religions have a view of the Magickal religions that is so skewed I feel it necessary to post a little educational information for you.
First of all, let’s talk about SPELLS!
What is a spell?
A spell is a very emotionally charged incantation, often accompanied by ritual practices such as candle burning and incense burning, that is done by an individual to achieve their goals and satisfy their desires. It is usually poetic in nature and those who follow the Magickal Paths believe that their Deities appreciate the rhythm of the spells’ flow and will grant more readily if the spell is well performed, sincere.
What is a prayer?
A prayer is a very emotionally charged incantation, often accompanied by ritual practices such as candle burning and incense burning, that is done by an individual to achieve their goals and satisfy their desires. It is usually poetic in nature and those who follow the Religious Paths believe that their Deities appreciate the rhythm of the prayers’ flow and will grant more readily if the prayer is well performed, sincere.
Do all spells work? No.
Do all prayers work? No.
Can anyone guarantee a spell? No.
Can anyone guarantee a prayer? No.
Magick is not magic, it is not Abracadabra! Your Lover Returns.
If you are from a mainstream religion and curious about spells, it is in your best interest to stick to the prayers (rituals) of your own religion to try to manifest your desires, as your energy and your belief systems will be in tune.
If you are not from a Magickal Religion, and you still wish to try to do spell work, remember, Spells are nothing more than powerful prayers, there are no guarantees, but focusing your energy on your spellwork is empowering in the sense that it makes you feel that you are taking control of a situation that you otherwise have no control over.
I was raised Catholic, and I am still a Christian, I have studied spells in depth and realized that the Catholic Religion is filled with spells and rituals, I just never understood it. When you light a candle in a church for someone, that is a spell. It makes sense as Christianity did evolve from the pagan cultures of the ancients, so there is a lot of overlap.
If you wish to learn about spells, how to do them, how to customize them, how to manifest with your own personal energy those things you want, I can teach you about it if you call me, but I DO NOT perform spells FOR people like you see advertised elsewhere, that would be like canvasing people to pay you to pray for them. It’s just not my cup of tea. I will teach you anything you wish to know, help you compose your spells or even sell you via pay to view email information on how to compose them or perform them, but I strongly recommend that you stick to the faith that you are comfortable with and utilize the magick contained in your own religious system.
Bright Blessings!
Brigid Bishop
(The Christian Witch)
