About Spells

[Rik Wallin]

Spells


1.Casting the Circle, Calling Quarters without Watchtowers
2.Closing the Circle Without Watchtowers
3.Casting the Circle, Calling Quarters With Watchtowers*
4.Closing the Circle With Watchtowers*
5.Basic Ritual Structure
6.Purification of Self
7.Self Initiation
8.Cleansing and Consecration of Tools
9.Full Moon Ritual*
10.Altar Cleansing and Dedication Ritual
11.On Writing Spells
12.Days and Corresponding Spellwork
13.Spells of Love
14.Spells for Protection



Preface


There are four definitions of the word "spell". The gothic word "spill",
means a saying, story, or piece of news. The word for the narrative of God,
gospel is derived from this. The second definition comes from the Anglo-Saxon
word "spellian" meaning to recount, to write out something.
The third meaning is related to the old English word "speld". A speld is a
thin rod of wood used to point, such as a teacher would use. These rods were
also called wands. The last definition describes a period of activity or work.
A spell is giving time to recount something that spells out your desire. The
wand focuses the energy that has been bound together. This is where the term
"spellbinding" comes from. Find a nice fountain pen or quill pen to write
your spells. Invest in some colored inks. You may also wish to draw a picture
of your wishes and desires, or use photographs. Use your imagination. The
image you eventually come up with may be ceremonially burned or buried as an
offering, or kept in a sacred place. Properties of different Colors of Ink
Blue : Healing, Mental Powers, Communication, Messages of Protection
Red : Sex, Courage, Energy
Black : Banishing Rituals
Green : Prosperity, Abundance, Fertility

Spell definitions from Notions and Potions by Susan Bowes


A Few Words of Caution

Never create a spell that could possibly harm you or someone else.
Never create a spell to exploit someone's free will.
Remember the Threefold Law, anything sent out returns three times stronger.
Do not work in a foreign language unless you are fluent in that language. Mispronunciation, tone
and inflections of words are important.
If you intend to use a spell written by another and it does not feel right, do not use it.
Beware of claims of spells that are guaranteed, nothing works for everyone.




1. Casting the Circle, Calling the Quarters Without Watchtowers


Supplies for the Circle Casting:
2 white alter candles
bowl of salt
4 white candles for the North, South, East, and West
chalice or cup of water
bell
incense

Set the White candles at the East, South, West and North points along your
proposed circle. Light the Alter candles. Light the incense. Ring the bell 3
times, Move clockwise around the circle starting at the East.
At the East Candle say:
"In lighting this Candle of the East, I bring freedom of Spirit, Powers of the
East, Light and Air to this Circle I cast." Light the candle
At the South:
"In lighting this Candle of the South, I bring Illumination and Inspiration,
Powers of the South, to this Circle I cast." Light the candle
At the West:
"In lighting this Candle of the West, I bring the cleansing of Water, and courage,
Powers of the West, to this Circle I cast." Light the candle.
At the North:
"In lighting this Candle of the North, I bring Growth and the Powers of the North
to this Circle I cast." Light the candle
Visualize energy building in the Circle as a blue-white light. Feel and see the
energy swirling around you. Feel and see it build. Feel it build over your head
then enter your body. Visualize the energy move down and enter your arm to your
dominate hand. As you walk the Circle again, focus the energy through and out
of your forefinger.
As you walk say :
"I work to cast this Circle as a safe and sacred space for the work of my Craft."
End at the East and say: "So mote it be."

At the Alter

Take the bowl of salt, place the index finger in it and say:
"I purify this salt and drive out any impurities, that I may use it in my workings.
So mote it be."
Dip 3 portions of salt into the water and say:
"Let this purifying salt drive out any impurities in this water, that I may use
it for my workings. So mote it be."
With the water move East, clockwise, sprinkling it around the edge of the circle
and say:
"With this purifying water I bless and consecrate this circle. So mote it be."
Move back to the Alter, light your incense, go the the East, moving clockwise
and say :
"You are welcome Element of Air. Light and Air, the powers of the East, be welcome
and join me in this circle."
At the South:
"You are welcome, Element of Fire. Illumination and Inspiration, the powers of
the South be welcome and join me in this circle."
At the West:
"You are welcome, Element of Water. Cleansing Water and Courage, the powers of
the West, be welcome and join me in this circle."
At the North:
"You are welcome, element of Earth. Growth and the powers of the North, be welcome
and join me in this circle. Welcome to the Four Quarters and the powers they represent.
The circle is now cast. So mote it be!"



2. Closing the Circle Without Watchtowers


To close a circle, just reverse the opening process.
Go to the white candle at the North and say:
"Thankyou and Farewell to The Element of Earth. I Thank you for the Powers of
the North."
Snuff out the candle.
Go to the white candle at the West and say:
"Thankyou and farewell to the Element of Water, I thank you for the Powers of
the West."
Snuff out the candle.
Go to the white candle at the South and say:
"Thankyou and farewell to the Element of Fire, I thank you for the Powers of
the South."
Snuff out the candle.
Go to the white candle at the East and say:
"Thankyou and Farewell to the Element of Air, I thank you for the Powers of
the East. Thankyou and farewell to the Four Quarters and the Powers they contain."
Snuff out the candle.
"The circle is now closed."
"So mote it be!"
Ring the bell 3 times.



3.Casting the Circle, Calling Quarters Including Watchtowers
4.Closing the Circle Including Watchtowers



5. Basic Ritual Structure


1. Set up and purification of alter and ritual space
a. Set up may depend upon ritual and/or spell to be performed
2. Purification of self(solitary)
a. Salt and water are consecrated and combined, then the salt is used to
purify self
3. Ground and Center
a. Mental visualization
4. Cast Circle
a. Use wand, athame, hand or mental vsualization
b. Quarters and Elements evoked in following order: East, South, West, North
5. Goddess and God are invoked
a. Addressed as the Lady and the Lord: any names used should be appropriate
to Sabbat, Moon or other ritual
6. General purpose of ritual is performed: spell, raising or sending power,
scrying etc.
a. Power is raised by use of drumming, and or chanting, dancing, singing, etc.
7. Bless Cakes and Wine
a. Consecration of feast food in addition to any ritual food
b. Cookies and juice good substitute
c. Feast!



6. Purification of Self


The purification of self is a way to remove the accumulation of all negative
things that happened during the day and to prepare for the work to come. Before
ritual work, you have to change your frame of mind from the everyday mundane world.
Here are a couple of ways to to do this:

Incense
You may use incense in the common stick form or in what is called a smudge
stick. This is a small bundle of incense. The incense is lit and is passed
around the body, but not too close to the hair(fire hazard).
As you pass the incense around your body, concentrate on the smoke passing
through you. Invision all the negativity and the excess baggage of the day
leaving you as the smoke rises around you.When you feel cleansed, put out the
incense. You will need a container to put out the smudge stick. A terra cotta
saucer filled with sand is ideal.

Ritual Baths
A ritual bath is a great way to shed the day and concentrate on the ritual
to come. Supplies include white candles, for Spirituality and Higher Self,
SaltHerb or Herbs for Purification, Candle Snuffer. Run a bath of very warm
water. As the water is running light the white candles. Use as many as you
wish. Three is an appropriate number as it represents the three aspects of the
Goddess. As you light a candle think or recite aloud: "I light this candle
in truth and peace".
Repeat with each candle. While the water is running,add a small amount of
salt into the water, then add the the herb or herbs of your choice.Step into
the water and slowly sink down into the tub. Relax and feel the water covering
your body. Let the day and all negativity be drawn into the water. Concentrate
on letting go and moving to the positive. Wash slowly. Turn the bath into its
own ritual.
Think or say aloud : " All negativity is flowing out of me into the water.
I am pure for the work to come". Take as long as you need. When you feel you
are clear and relaxed step out of the tub and drain the water. Watch the water
flow down the drain. Envision all the negativity and the day behind you flowing
down the drain with the water. Dry yourself slowly, deliberately. As you snuff
out the candles, think or say aloud: "I leave this bath in truth and peace".
You are now ready for the ritual to come.


Herbs for Purification
According to Scott Cunningham:

Anise
Frankincense
Lovage
Rosemary
Bay
Hyssop
Myrrh
Rue
Bay Laural
Lavender
Orange
Saffron
Daragonsblood
Lemon
Peppermint
Sandalwood
Elder
Lemon Verbena
Pine
Soloman's Seal



7. Ritual for Self-Initiation
Physical initiation is not absolutly necessary. It is a statement made in the
form of a ritual. Before performing this ritual, use should have studied and
have some basic ritual experience. The traditional study period is a year and
a day. This way you follow one compleat circle of the seasons. The
self-initiation ritual symbolizes the death of a non-Wiccan and the birth of
a Wiccan.

Supplies
(in addition to supplies for casting circle)White candle for Goddess
Red, Yellow or Gold candle for God
White candle to represent Spirituality and Higher Self
Altar space
Incense*and CenserPentacle (optional)
Black shawl or cloth
Purify your self using either incense or a ritual bath.
Set up your altar
Keep it simple for this ritual

Cast your Circle, Call the Quarters
Instead of the invokation in the circle casting ritual, you may wish to use
the following. If you use the following, when you call the quarters, you may
leave out the reference to the Lady and Lord. Use whichever is more comfortable
to you, or make something else up. Wrap yourself in the black shawl or cloth.
This is to represent the death of your old self.

Invoke the Goddess.

Light the Goddess candle on the altar and recite:
"Goddess of the MoonGoddess of the Earth. Goddess of us All. Goddess of our
Birth. In this time and in this place be with me now in sacred space".Invoke
the GodLight the God candle and recite:
"God of the Sun. God of the Earth. God of us All. God of our Birth. In this
time and in this place. Be with me now in sacred space".
Announce to Goddess and God of your intentions. GreyWing leaves the wording
to you for this.It is a personal ritual and you should say what you feel,
not what she writes. As you recite what you have chosen, light the second
white candle and feel what you are speaking. Throw off the black cloth.
Announce to the Lady and Lord your rebirth. Relax in the circle watch candle
flame flicker and meditate on what you are to be. When you feel you are ready
snuff out the white ritual candle and recite: "I am now and forever truly
Wiccan. So mote it be". Thank Goddess and God then close circle.

*For this ritual you may use frankincense, myrrh, benzion, sandlewood,
cinnamon,rosemary, bay, vervain, or any combination you find pleasing.




8. Cleansing and Consecration of Tools


You may wish to consecrate your tools, although it is not necessary, as the
kitchen witch knows.
Supplies in addition to Circle Casting Supplies :
Any Tool You wish to consecrate
White Candle for Consecration Flame

Cast Your Circle

To consecrate the tools, the Elementals may be used.
Pick up the Wand saying :
"I have chosen this Wand to assist me in my work."
Visualize the Wand being cleared of any negativity, especially if it has had
a previous owner. Continue till the wand feels clear to you. Now visualize
positive energy flowing from you, down your arm and into the wand. Visualize
a strong white light flowing through your body to the tool. Feel it absorb
the positive energies.
Touch it to the Penticle saying :
"In the names of the Goddess and God, (use any names you wish), I bless and
make sacred this Wand, tool of my Craft. I charge this Wand by the Element Earth."
Point the Wand toward the North saying :
"May the Powers of the Earth, cleanse and fill the Wand I have chosen."
Pass the Wand through the smoke of the Incense saying :
"In the names of the Goddess and God, (use any names you wish), I bless and
make sacred this Wand, tool of my Craft. I charge this Wand by the Element Air."
Point the Wand to the East saying :
"May the Powers of the Air, cleanse and fill the Wand I have chosen."
Pass the Wand through the Candle Flame saying :
"In the names of the Goddess and God, (use any names you wish), I bless and
make sacred this Wand, tool of my Craft. I charge this Wand by the Element Fire."
Point the Wand to the South saying :
"May the Powers of Fire, cleans and fill the Wand I have chosen."
Sprinkle the Wand with Water saying :
"In the names of the Goddess and God, (use any names you wish), I bless and
make sacred this Wand, tool of my Craft. I charge this Wand by the Element Water."
Point the Wand to the East saying :
"May the Powers of Water, cleanse and fill the Wand I have chosen."
"This Tool is now ready, being Consecrated and Charged, to assist me in my work.
So mote it be!"
Perform other workings if you wish, then Close the Circle
To Consecrate, cleanse and Charge other Tools, subsitute the word "Wand" with
the name of the tool chosen.


9.Full Moon Ritual



10. Altar Cleansing and Dedication Ritual



A good time for a ritual for cleansing and dedication of an altar is in January or February.

Supplies:
Bell
Goddess Candle
God Candle
Dedication Candle (White - New Beginnings)
Feather
Cup of Water
Bowl of Sand or Soil
Sage or Sandalwood Incense


In preparation for the event, take a cleansing ritual bath, or smudge yourself with sage.
You may or may not cast a circle, whichever you prefer.
Ring the bell to signal the start of the ritual.
As you recite the following, light the Goddess Candle.

"With the help of Goddess now,
An altar here I so avow."

As you recite the following, light the God Candle.

"With the help of God so strong,
An altar here will soon belong."
"God and Goddess they do see,
An altar here soon to be."

As you recite the following, wave a Feather over the altar.

"With the help of breezes soft,
Spirit of Air and East aloft."

As you recite the following, light the white Dedication Candle.

"With the help of warmth and light,
Spirit of Fire and South be bright."

As you recite the following, sprinkle the area with Water.

"With the help of liquid clear,
Spirit of West and Water here."

As you recite the following, sprinkle the area with soil.

"With Sun-warmed soil to help things grow,
Spirit of Earth and North do show."
" I cleanse this space of things that were,
Space now to be where spirit will stir."
"I dedicate to Elements all,
This space as Altar I do call."
"This alter cleansed and new to me,
Let Love and Magick both to be."
"God and Goddess they do see,
As I say, so shall it be."

Ring the bell to signal the end of the ritual.

Perform any cleansing of tools or spells you wish to perform at this time.

If you cast a circle for this ritual, remember to close it when you are finished.



11. On The Writing Of Spells

Even with the abundance of material available, you will not always find a prewritten spell to meet
your needs. Always feel free to adapt any spell that appeals to you to fit your goal. Change wording,
candles, herbs, runes, etc. to your satisfaction. What works for some may not work for you. We
creatures of the earth are all different in our own ways, and we express ourselves differently.

It is always best to write your own spells. You have more at stake than anyone else who might write
the spell for you. Only you know exactly what your intention is. If the spell is written by you, your
energy, your emotions, your essence, go into it. It may seem a daunting task at the beginning, but it is
all within you now: power, magick. You just have to learn to express it to the Universe.


The Process

What is the goal of your spell? Know what it is you want to accomplish. Write down on a slip of
paper what it is you are after. Choose how to word your goal carefully. Do not influence another or
influence in a negative manner. Being precise is also important in the outcome of the spell.

Decide how and when the spell is to be performed. Timing of the Moon, day, month. Choose symbols
and/or props that correspond with the goal you have in mind. Candles in the appropriate colors, runes,
beads, gems, herbs, salt, incense, music, etc. These are the components of your spell. Choose
appropriate deities if you wish to work with them. You may have to do some research to find the
correct ones to work with. Or, you may wish to work with the energy of the Universe. Here is where
you decide if you will use candle magick, herbal, sympathetic or other form of magick. Will you use
moon magick? Or combinations of these magicks? All of these things, either separate or together
take everyday ideas and change them to the necessary magickal symbols to get you in the right
frame of mind for spell working. You will be "setting the stage" for your spell.

When you have your components, now is the time to put it all together. This is where you decide how
the spell will be performed. In what order will you do things such as lighting candles, and what will
you be doing with those candles? Will you memorize the spell, to be spoken or written at the time of
the working, or will you have it written beforehand? If you have trouble with this step, find a spell
with a structure you like and adapt that one to your needs.

As to the writting of the spell itself, it does not have to rhyme, but it may be easier to remember that
way. Take your time, this is an important step. Most mistakes are made here. But it is not as difficult
as you imagine. Take the time to think of the wording of the spell, but do not think to hard and long.
The best writing comes quickly, and when you least expect it. Have a pen and paper handy.


On Performance

Take the time to cleanse, bless and charge props and tools. This may be done in a separate ritual or
just before the spell to be performed. Make sure you start fresh with each spell. This will release
random and left-over energy from previous spells.

Be physically prepared. Ground, center, meditate. Take a ritual bath if you wish.

Your spell may be cast with or without a circle.

All of this will take time, practice, and lots of research.

Most of all, believe in yourself. Do not be afraid of what is inside you, but learn to release it. You
may make mistakes at first, we all do, but be persistent.




12. Days and Corresponding Spellwork


Each planet rules a specific day of the week. It is not absolutly necessary
to follow this. This is for the optimum results.
Sunday, Sun (Leo)
The Sun's Day rules success, ambition, career, sport, healing
Monday, Moon (Cancer)
The Moon's Day rules psychic powers, clairvoyance, home, childbirth,
feminine qualities
Tuesday, Mars (Aries and Scorpio)
Tiw's Day rules courage, men, sexual energy, war
Wednesday, Mercury (Gemini and Virgo)
Woden's Day rules communication, education, travel, mental agility, writing,
acting
Thursday, Jupiter (Sagittarius)
Thor's Day rules expansion, wealth, political power, law, business,
insurance matters
Friday, Venus (Libra and Taurus)
Freya's Day rules love, beauty, music, the arts, the environment
Saturday, Saturn (Capricorn)
Saturn's Day rules karma, property, inheritance, agriculture.

[Rik Wallin]

13. Spells of Love

Warning!
Spells of this type should not be manipulative. They should not be focused on
one particular person. The effect is always stronger on the one who performs
the spell than on the intended partner. If done this way they usually backfire,
causing more harm than good. Love spells are meant to be used for two people
who are already involved and wish to increase their feelings toward each other.
If you are not curently involved you may wish to do a spell that releases its
energy into the universe and ask for guidance in bringing a relationship your way.
You need to be open to love or no spell can help.GreyWing has had many requests
for love spells and hopes you are pleased with the following.She has consented to
include both types of Love Spells in this Book.
Timing of the Love Spells : For maximum effect of a love spell perform on
Fridays, Moon in Aquarius or Pisces, Full Moon, Valentine's Day or May Day.

Rose Petals to the Sea
If you are lucky enough to live near the ocean, collect a few rose petals from
a wild beach rose. If not a regular garden rose bush will do. Please do not
collect rose petals from someones prize roses without asking permission!
Visualize your ideal mate while you collect the petals.Take the petals to the
shore or a river, any source of moving water. Water flowing away from you
carries energy outward, and those that flow toward you draw love inward.
If no river or or ocean is available, use a garden hose to make a miniture
river.When you feel you have found the appropriate spot on the river or beside
the ocean, or the home made stream, toss the petals into the water, saying,
" As this rose moves out to sea, so true love will come to me". Again visualize
your ideal mate while repeating the incantation. The water transports the magic.
Adapted from Z.Budapest


Love Candles

Heat dried apple peels (or apple-scented oil) and 2 teasthingys of dried basil
together with a cup of pink or red wax. When the wax is melted, remove the
apple peels and pour the liquid into a heat resistant container you have chosen
for a mold. For easy removal of the candle after the wax has hardened, make
sure the top of the container is as wide or wider than the bottom. Before doing
this, anchor a wick to the bottom of the container by putting a spot of hot
wax on a penny or anything similar and attaching the wick to this using another
spot of hot wax. Hold onto the wick as you pour the wax. Depending on the size
of the candle, you may secure the top of the wick to a pencil and span the
top of the container to keep the wick straight while the wax dries.When the
wax has set remove the mold. Carve you candle with symbols of love.Burn the
candle for two hours at a time during the full moon (for companionship).
Visualize your desire and meditate. You may chant an incantation such as
" Full Moon and Candle light the way. May love and joy find me and stay".
Adapted from Patricia Telesco


Candle Spell to Win a Loved One

Begin this spell at the time of the Waxing Moon.
Supplies:
2 Red Candles to Represent you and
your loved one
2 White altar candles
Candle Snuffer
Sage Incense

Open the Cirle
Write your name with the thorn of a rose on one red candle, and the name of
the intended one the other. If there is no specific person write something
to the effect of "my love" and leave it open for the Goddess for the best.
Light one of the alter candles reciting "Blessed be the Goddess, in love and
light". Light the other alter candle and recite "Blessed be the God, in love
and light". Light the sage incense in a fireproof container.
Light the candle with your name carved in it and recite " Blessed be
(your name)". Light the other candle and recite "Blessed be (partner's name)".
When all four candles are lit take a few moments and refect on the intended.
Recite "In the name if the Bright Spirit of Love, I and (name) will draw
near to each other's souls and bodies as the two flames draw near each other".
As you say this, move the two candles a little closer together. Visualize
him/her coming closer toward you. Leave the two red candles burning
and close the circle. Leave the candles burning for an hour then snuff them
out. Repeat this spell during the three nights of the full moon. Each night,
move the candles a little closer together. The last night, let the candles
touch and burn down together. Do not leave candles burning unattended. When
the candles have burned down, collect all the materials on the table, ashes
from the incense, decorations you may have used such as flowers, and candle
drippings. Put these in a paper bag and take to a moving body of water such
as river or ocean. Say a few words to the water and toss the bag into it.
This is not an environmentally friendly thing to do these days. Turn away and do
not look back. Do not think about the spell you have just cast. Let go.
Adapted from Z. Budapest


Herbal Charm to Attract Love

Fill a circle of rose or red colored cloth with any of the following :
Acacia, rose, myrtle, jasmine or lavender petals, in combination or singly.
Add to this a red felt heart and a copper coin or ring. As you fill the bundle
with your chosen items, visualize the type of lover you are looking for. Tie
the cloth with blue thread or ribbon, in seven knots. As you tie the knots
you may chant an incantation such as " Seven knots I tie above, Seven knots
for me and love".



Spell definitions from Notions and Potions by Susan Bowes




14. Spells for Protection
Negative energy is real. It is believed best to take preventative measures
to stop negativity before it reaches you than to fight it off once it is there.
Best Times to perform a protection spell are :
Monday or Sunday
Waxing to full Moon to establish protection. Waning Moon to banish evil
Other Associations Are :
Elements : All
Planets : Moon, SunColors : Silver, White, blue, Metal : Silver, Plants :
Basil, blood root, burdock, cinquefoil, feverfew, garlic, hyssop, High John
the Conqueror root, laurel, motherwort, nettles (for binding), patchoule,
purslane, rosemary, rowan (good against evil psychic forces), Solomon's Seal,
St John's Wort, unicorn root, vervain (gathered with the left hand at the
rise of the Dog Star, Sirius)

Spell to Reflect Negativity
Supplies
MirrorWide-mouthed glass jar, Ashes, Vinegar, Knife or other carving tool,
Apple. Perform this spell after sunset. Set the jar in front of the mirror.
Place some ashes inside the jar and fill about 2/3 of the way with vinegar.
Draw a representation of the negativity with the knife on the apple.
While you are carving, feel the negativity drawn into the apple. Raise the
apple above the jar and say :"Protection sought with apple and ash. Vinegar and
salt, just a dash. Far away I send you, at this hour. May all your attempts
to harm turn sour." Place the apple in the jar. A chemical reaction
should take place. Visualize the negativity fizzle the way the contents of
the jar fizzles. For best results, perform this spell for three consecutive
nights.
Adapted by GreyWing from Edain McCoy's "Witta"


Spell to Protect Home and Possessions
Supplies:
Sage, Incense, Censer, Bell
Perform this spell during a Waxing Moon.
Put some sage in your incense burner (censer).
Walk around your home with the censer. Circle your home three times
(always clockwise), then in each room of the house. Pay special attention to
doors and windows and let the the smoke filter into the crevices and openings.
As you walk, recite a prayer you improvise, or write one ahead of time.
Say or write what you feel. This has to come from deep inside you. It does
not have to rhyme, nor be a great piece of literature. An example would be :
"I invoke the Goddess of Protection, I invoke my ancestor's spirits. Three
times around, three times about The world within, the world without. In home
and possessions, may good spirits abound Evil and problems will not stay around."
Ring the bell each time a circle is completed.
When you are finished inside and out, place the incense in the door. Open all
doors for a few minutes and let the smoke drift through your home, washing it
clean. You can also purify your friends. Walk around your friends three times
(clockwise) and fan the smoke over them.
Repeat as you circle :
"I invoke the Goddess of Protection, I invoke my ancestor's spirits. Three
times around, three times about. In friends or family, may good spirits abound.
Evil and problems will not stay around."
GreyWing

Fire Protection Spell
Find a clear spot outside, at least twenty feet in diameter. Gather plenty of
wood, matches, and a quantity of water. Using one of the sticks of wood, draw
a circle about 11 feet in diameter. Use a compass, the Moon, Sun or stars to
determine the directions. Lay a small fire (but do not yet light it) at each
point just inside the circle for North, East, South and West.
Make sure you have enough wood to keep the fires burning at least 1/2 hour.
Walk to the South first, light the fire, with these words :
"With the lighting of this fire, nothing from the South can harm me!"
Move to the West and say :
"With the lighting of this fire, nothing from the West can harm me!"
Move North and say :"With the lighting of this fire, nothing from the North
can harm me!"
Lastly, in the East say :"With the lighting of this fire, nothing from the
East can harm me!"
Grab a burning stick form the Southern fire and thrust it at the sky and say :
"With this flame, I am protected. Nothing from above can harm me."
Throw the branch to the ground and say:
"With this flame, I am protected. Nothing from below can harm me!"
Pick up the burning branch and replace it in the Southern Fire. Sit in the
center of the circle. Watch the flame consume the wood. Know anything that
may harm you, on any level, is being burned away. Feel the heat, see
the light from the flames. Know you will be protected. When the fires start
to die down, you will feel the power ebbing. Bury the fires and douse with
water. Erase the circle you have drawn on the earth.Leave the area. Keep the
image of the protective flames in your mind. Recall this image when you feel
the need for physical, spiritual, or mental protection.

Adapted by GreyWing from Scott Cunningham's "Earth Power" Herbal Charm for Protection

Cut a circle out of a piece of blue cloth. Fill the center of the cloth with
9 protective herbs. As you add the herbs recite :
"For protection I fill this circle of blue,For protection I use the herbs
that I do."
Tie the bundle with white or silver thread. Carry this charm with you when you
feel the need. You may make the tie long enough to put around your neck,
keep the bundle in a pocket.
GreyWing

A Protection Bottle (Also known as Witch bottles)

Pour fresh, clean sand into a long small bottle. Fill it to the top and cap
it. Place the bottle near a window. This will guard against evil entering your
home.In the past, the earth was thought to confuse evil spirits. They had to
count every grain in the bottle before they could enter the home.Today evil
spirits are seen as negativity that is around us all. The earth bottle is said
to be useful in blocking such negativity from entering your home.
From Scott Cunningham's "Earth Power"
The bottle may be filled with things other than sand. Use items that symbolize
protection such as broken glass, rosemary or other protective herbs, salt,
ashes, vinegar, pins, alcohol, oak twigs, needles, nails, saliva, and blood.
All of these have been used for protection at some point.
As you place each item in the bottle imagine how that particular item will
attack and destroy negativity. For example, visualize the broken glass cutting
it. When the jar is full, bury it outside your front door. Visualize the bottle
stopping the negativity. Draw a banishing pentagram on the ground above it.