Motivation Spell

I am in need of some serious motivation! This spell is nothing spectacular, just a stone and a candle. The stone I am using is red aventurine, a material I've not worked with before. This stone is a red-brown variety of quartz. According to The Book of Stones, it is good for "helping those with low vitality with getting things done." In the past I've used ruby or zincite for energy with success, but the book opened to the red aventurine page and I'm not one to ignore serendipity.

The candle is Crystal Journey Candles' "Motivation." Its color very nearly matches that of the stone. The scent includes sunflower, myrrh, and frankincense, and is absolutely divine. I bought it at a store in my college town, the very store where I bought my first spell candles and supplies all those years ago. Inhaling this scent transports me directly back to the utter fascination and innocent wonder of being a new witch. It's going into a red candle holder. I'll put that and the stone on my copper pentacle and we'll see what comes of it.

Anti-Procrastination Spell

This is a busy time of year in my profession, and I have a lot to do. Unfortunately, I'm a chronic procrastinator. I decided to create a spell to help me end this habit.

Needed for the spell: paper, pen, banishing oil, black candle

There are two possible approaches to a spell like this, and which one you pick depends on the phase of the moon. During the waxing phase, you should work magick that will help you take action. During the waning phase you should work magick to stop procrastination. There's a difference between the two. One makes something increase, the other makes something decrease. Since the moon is waning, I used a black candle for removal and ending. If it were waxing or full I'd pick red or maybe orange, and use a symbol for action.

On the paper, I created a symbol of my procrastination problem. Such a symbol is personal and you need to design your own. Then I picked up the black candle and dressed (i.e., anointed or coated) it with banishing oil.

While doing this I charged the candle by visualizing my procrastination symbol being destroyed in a variety of ways, and the freedom I will feel when the problem is gone. Finally I placed the paper into my cauldron and put the candle on top. I lit it and let it burn down. You could also just put the paper under a regular candle holder, or even just burn it.

*Banishing Oil Recipe
Use 6 drops each of pepper, rue or rosemary, and clove essential oils. Add this to a half ounce of base oil (whatever you have on hand is fine - I use olive, grapeseed or jojoba). Be careful because many essential oils are volatile and can irritate the skin.

Commitment Spell

It seems that an appropriate way to start this blog would be with a commitment spell. The intent of this spell is to magickally seal a plan or commitment. It's sort of like an oath but a little less serious. With an oath, you're making a promise to a deity. With this spell, the promise is to yourself. Now, I'm not one to fear magick that changes the outer world or even - at times - other people... but the most powerful magick effects change on the self.

Needed for the spell: white candle, quartz crystal, spell box or drawstring bag, paper and pen

First, write or draw a symbol of your commitment on the paper. Fold it carefully around the crystal. Then hold the candle in your hands and strongly visualize yourself fulfilling the promise. (I visualized myself making my 365th spell post. With many readers, of course!) Mentally send the energy of this promise into the candle.

With the candle now charged, put it into a holder and light it. Pick up the paper-wrapped crystal and continue with the mental images. When you feel you've done enough, carefully drip some of the candle wax over the packet to seal it. Let the candle burn down completely to finish the spell. Store the packet in a special box or bag on your altar.