Published Spellbooks, why- why not?
Hey, I recently bought two spellbooks. The Spell Bible by Ann Marie Gallagher, which I love love love...and also the Encyclopedia of 5000 spells (which I also really like). I don't do a lot of spell work, but I do some... and I am always told that they are all fluff- but after buying a couple and trying them myself, I really like using them. Okay, so given- its better if you write your own, because it comes from you...but what I have been doing, when I do use the books, is taking a spell out of one- and using it as a guideline, sometimes I'll add an herb, or omit one...change the wording, etc. But I just don't see a problem with it. Like this spell:
Bay Cradle Charm:
To bless and protect a newborn baby
Background: The leaves of the sweet bay, or laurus bobilis, are well known for their culinary uses, but magically, bay is used for it protective and positive properties. It is often used in vision- inducing incenses, carried as an amulet, or placed in sachets for healing and protection. Occasionally it is scattered on the floor in circles where negativity is being combated. In this spell, it is used for protection, but mainly for its many blessings. Its virtues in dispelling evil thoughts and intents are legendary, and its wholesome nature makes it a particularly good herb to use to protect and bless a newborn. One of the properties of bay is that it invokes the energies of its planetary ruler, the sun, and all the associated blessings of heath, success, prosperity, and joy. In magical terms, bay is synonymous with success, recognition, achievement, and realizing your potential for goodness. All deities associated with this plant represent growth and prosperity, reflecting bays favorable aspects, ENSURE FOR SAFETY THAT this sachet is properly secured under a crib mattress. Not intended for infants under 6 weeks old.
You will need:
one 4" x2"/10 cm X 5 cm strip of cheesecloth
one needle
one skein of red embroidery silk,
one medium sized gold/orange candle
nine bay leaves
matches/lighter
How to cast spell:
Work on a waxing moon to bring blessings, and on a Sunday- which is sacred to the sun gods and goddesses linked with bay.
1. cast a circle
2. sew three red Xs in a circular position at one end of the strip of cheesecloth (see image 2)
3. fold the cheesecloth n half with the Xs on the inside, and sew up two seams, then turn it right side outward
4. Light the candle, saying:
Lamp of the sun
show your face
to this child
warm his/her life
with your joy
5. place the bay leaves one by one into satchet saying
one to shine upon your face
two to keep you in good grace
three to make your heart sing
four good fortune so to bring
five for strength in any danger
six for kindness from a stranger
seven for good wisdom's crown
eight for gathering high renown
nine by which this spell is bound
6. Sew up the remaining side and attach it safely to baby's cradle.
So you could have a sample from one of these books, I just wanted you guys who think spellbooks are no good- to see that it is quite neat, and useful aid in spellcrafting. I really thought this was a neat spell, and if you change it up to fit your own self, it could be a very powerful and useful spell for your baby. I don't see anything wrong with using the books, and I don't agree that they are ALL fluff. So if you do feel this way, I hope this sample and post, help ya realize that it isn't a bad thing, and actually a quite useful one. So with that being said, what do you guys think about this topic?
Bay Cradle Charm:
To bless and protect a newborn baby
Background: The leaves of the sweet bay, or laurus bobilis, are well known for their culinary uses, but magically, bay is used for it protective and positive properties. It is often used in vision- inducing incenses, carried as an amulet, or placed in sachets for healing and protection. Occasionally it is scattered on the floor in circles where negativity is being combated. In this spell, it is used for protection, but mainly for its many blessings. Its virtues in dispelling evil thoughts and intents are legendary, and its wholesome nature makes it a particularly good herb to use to protect and bless a newborn. One of the properties of bay is that it invokes the energies of its planetary ruler, the sun, and all the associated blessings of heath, success, prosperity, and joy. In magical terms, bay is synonymous with success, recognition, achievement, and realizing your potential for goodness. All deities associated with this plant represent growth and prosperity, reflecting bays favorable aspects, ENSURE FOR SAFETY THAT this sachet is properly secured under a crib mattress. Not intended for infants under 6 weeks old.
You will need:
one 4" x2"/10 cm X 5 cm strip of cheesecloth
one needle
one skein of red embroidery silk,
one medium sized gold/orange candle
nine bay leaves
matches/lighter
How to cast spell:
Work on a waxing moon to bring blessings, and on a Sunday- which is sacred to the sun gods and goddesses linked with bay.
1. cast a circle
2. sew three red Xs in a circular position at one end of the strip of cheesecloth (see image 2)
3. fold the cheesecloth n half with the Xs on the inside, and sew up two seams, then turn it right side outward
4. Light the candle, saying:
Lamp of the sun
show your face
to this child
warm his/her life
with your joy
5. place the bay leaves one by one into satchet saying
one to shine upon your face
two to keep you in good grace
three to make your heart sing
four good fortune so to bring
five for strength in any danger
six for kindness from a stranger
seven for good wisdom's crown
eight for gathering high renown
nine by which this spell is bound
6. Sew up the remaining side and attach it safely to baby's cradle.
So you could have a sample from one of these books, I just wanted you guys who think spellbooks are no good- to see that it is quite neat, and useful aid in spellcrafting. I really thought this was a neat spell, and if you change it up to fit your own self, it could be a very powerful and useful spell for your baby. I don't see anything wrong with using the books, and I don't agree that they are ALL fluff. So if you do feel this way, I hope this sample and post, help ya realize that it isn't a bad thing, and actually a quite useful one. So with that being said, what do you guys think about this topic?
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on -
You may use those number systems for spells but I don't. If you drew a pentagram on paper, north would be the top point. Therefore the top of the circle would be north, then going deosil, make your three Xs, again there is a picture which I obviously cannot show you... as I stated it is better shown in the picture's instructions. Really the directions would be up to the practitioner, what they feel would work best, and why. I would use green, because the majority of trees and plants are green, where I live. And money comes from earth (paper money from trees) etc. So green would be representative to me, but I see what you are saying. Let me clarify what I mean by intent, I think you don't understand what I mean. If you cast a spell and draw a circle three times in the ground, and seal out all negative energy and place something of yours in the middle of the circle, to represent you, and you are trying to keep yourself safe from something, like if you are going on a trip. You do this, with intent that you will be safe. No underlying meaning of how centered the piece in the circle was, etc, because your intent is to keep safe, and that doesnt mean that because you did this, your gonna get in a wreck and lose an arm, because of the spell. Wow this is a bad analogy, but ya basically intent plays a big part in my spells, from my experience, as with any magic I do. It is not so much the tools, and the order, its not about specific following of each rule of a spell- the intent of it, is were the magic is. That is what I have found through my experience. I almost erased the analogy, but its kind of funny so I will leave it lol. Thanks for a good discussion, and it was good to argue with someone for the first time since like forever, you are quite intelligent, and its healthy for two intelligent people to debate, sometimes dangerous but its all good. :) Agree to disagree, no hard feelings
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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If you thought without a doubt you were right about something, you would probably defend it. I see what your saying about the X and that is a good idea, and it makes sense. But there isn't a law that says you have to do it that way, that is the great thing about my religion, it is what you make it. If you like the way to do the X, great, if you don't fine.. what matters to one, doesn't matter to all. However, with this being said, if I were to do this spell again, I would probably research the X more, and different meanings and different ways, because that is interesting and may be more beneficial to the spell. I had not thought about having to draw it like that, and I do respect this statement, it is a good point. I respect everyone's opinion, it did get a little heated, and my reaction may have came off to strong, and for that I apologize. We will believe what we believe, and that is fine.
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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..X
X X
is what it would look like, you would do the top X, then the right, and then left, forming the shape of a triangle, -
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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I will honestly say I haven't researched and have no knowledge on drawing the x. It doesn't seem to make a difference to me, and the spell worked fine thus far, so we'll see :) That will be something I look into for knowledge, thanks for pointing that out.
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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@aremisis, I could dip 4 fingers in ink, and do it, but thats all i can come up with.. lol
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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Beorc, I respect your opinion, disagree with some of what you said, but will admit that I have learned some from you. Thanks. I should do more research on these spells, and I was defensive because I believe what I believe, as do we all. You have apparently been through alot, and I'm sure you appreciate all you have gone through, it makes you so much stronger. I didn't know my age didn't show up, I will fix that. I am 27, happily married, and enjoying life, learning from my mistakes- and enjoying my enlightenment. I started studying the craft when I was about 17. Thanks for the compliment, I feel old sometimes- but 27 is still young, and there is so much to learn- I look forward to this. Blessed be to all, and I am glad I could stir up such great opinions, and knowledge.
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Permalink Reply by Kari Cruizer on -
I don't use the spell books in quite the same way you do, but I do like to use them for ideas.
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Permalink Reply by Ariel on
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The leaves that are mistaken for Bay leaves, are not sold in any stores that sell herbs for cullinary purpose. That is in the notes you have provided... Absolutes, absolutes, absolutes... I myself, was not talking absolutes- but that is a matter of opinion. I disagree, I have made excellent points, I have defended each point provided, and I have said all I have to say. I have better things to do then drag this on, so go ahead and argue amongst yourselves, because I am content with what I believe, This is getting childish and I am not going to partake in this any longer. I have made my point, regardless if you want to admit it or not. I have made a couple friends from this experience, and helped a guy who will be using this spell- to each his own, but for future reference, have a little respect and you will be respected. Enough said.
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