Wicca for Beginners

Discover the Tradition of Witchcraft

and Find Your Own Path.
Learn the Fundamentals of Wicca,
How to Perform a Spell and Bring
Love, Healing and Harmony
in Your Wiccan Life.

Crystal Marie Moonshine

Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: What is Wicca?
Is Wicca a Religion?
Wiccan Ethics
Wiccan Rede
Black Magic
Modern Wicca
Prejudice
Chapter 2: Glossary of Terms
Chapter 3: History of Wicca
Gerald Gardner
Doreen Valiente
Alex Sanders
Dianic Wicca
Timeline
Chapter 4: Wicca and Witchcraft
What Does “Witch” Mean?
What Makes a Witch
Becoming a Wiccan
Craft Names
The Law of Threes
Wiccan Holidays
Chapter 5: Wiccan Divinity
The Moon Goddess
The Horned God
 Dryghtyn
The Afterlife
The Gods and Goddesses
Chapter 6: Wiccan Practices
Animal Guide
Astral Travel
Astrology
Candle Magic
Crystal Magic
Divination
Dream Magic
Elemental Magic
Folk Magic
Herbalism
High Magic
Low Magic
Petition Magic
Runestones
Sympathetic Magic
Talismanic Magic
Tarot Cards
Chapter 7: Wiccan Tools
Consecrating Magic Tools
Major Tools
Minor Tools
Chapter 8: Magical Writing Systems
Magical Alphabets
Enochian
 Elder Futhorc
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
Hebrew
Chapter 9: Meditation
Deep Breathing
Mantras
Calming Meditation
Insight Meditation
Concentration Meditation
Chapter 10: Astrology
Zodiac Signs
Chinese Zodiac
Chapter 11: Tarot Cards
Spreads
Major Arcana
The Minor Arcana
Chapter 12: Chakras
The Root Chakra
The Sacral Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Heart Chakra
The Throat Chakra
The Third Eye Chakra
The Crown Chakra
Chapter 13: Crystal Magic
Crystal Correspondences
Crystal Descriptions
 Charging Your Crystals
Chapter 14: Elemental Magic
What is Elemental Magic?
How Many Elements Are There?
The Classical Elements
Æther
Elemental Pentacle
The Chinese Elements
Chapter 15: Book of Shadows
Altars
Magic Circles
Ritual Preparation
Making Your Own Spells
Appendix: Additional Correspondences
Conclusion
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 Introduction

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Tradition of Witchcraft and Find Your Own Path — Learn the Fundamentals
of Wicca, How to Perform a Spell and Bring Love, Healing, and Harmony in
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everything you should know to become a Wiccan and begin casting your
spells. This book is all you need to get started with spells, ceremonies, and
rituals, and the chapters will lead you through many magical practices.
Whether you are new to Wicca or have been practicing witchcraft for some
time, this book will be useful for you. The following chapters will introduce
you to the history of Wicca, Wiccan divinity, Wiccan practices, magical
tools, magical writing systems, meditation techniques, astrology, tarot cards,
crystal magic, elemental magic, reading tarot cards, and the Book of
Shadows. The Book of Shadows includes many spells, rituals, how to cast a
magical circle, and how to prepare an altar for use in spells and other magical
uses. This book will guide you through what it means to be the Wiccan witch
that you want to be. One of the important benefits of this book is the many
charts and details of the various correspondences and associations that will
empower your spells and rituals.
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 Chapter 1: What is Wicca?
Bide the Wiccan Laws ye must In Perfect Love and Perfect Trust.
Live an’ let live - Fairly take an’ fairly give.
Cast the Circle thrice about to keep all evil spirits out.
To bind the spell every time - Let the spell be spake in rhyme.
Soft of eye an’ light of touch - Speak little, listen much.
Deosil go by the waxing Moon - Sing and dance the Wiccan rune.
Widdershins go when the Moon doth wane, An’ the Werewolf howls by the
dread Wolfsbane.
When the Lady’s Moon is new, Kiss thy hand to Her times two.
When the Moon rides at Her peak - Then your heart’s desire seek.
Heed the Northwind’s mighty gale - Lock the door and drop the sail.
When the wind comes from the South, Love will kiss thee on the mouth.
When the wind blows from the East, Expect the new and set the feast.
When the West wind blows o’er thee, Departed spirits restless be.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go - Burn them quick an’ burn them slow.
Elder be ye Lady’s tree - Burn it not or cursed ye’ll be.
When the Wheel begins to turn - Let the Beltane fires burn.
When the Wheel has turned a Yule, Light the Log an’ let Pan rule.
Heed ye flower bush an’ tree - By the Lady Blessèd Be.
Where the rippling waters go Cast a stone an’ truth ye’ll know.
When ye have need, Hearken not to others greed.
With the fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry meet an’ merry part - Bright the cheeks an’ warm the heart.
Mind the Threefold Law ye should - Three times bad an’ three times good.
When misfortune is enow, Wear the Blue Star on thy brow.
True in love ever be Unless thy lover’s false to thee.
 Eight words ye Wiccan Rede fulfill - An’ it harm none, Do what ye will.
—The Wiccan Rede

The above quote is the central

teaching on Wiccan ethics.
There are many misconceptions about Wicca. It is common to get confused
and overwhelmed when you first start studying Wicca.
This chapter will clear up the misconceptions and answer questions like, is
Wicca a religion?, what are Wiccan ethics?, and what does Modern Wicca
look like?.
This chapter will attempt to clear up these questions and prepare you for the
prejudice that every Wiccan will eventually encounter.
What is Wicca? Is it devil worship, Satanism, evil magic, or necromancy?
These are important misconceptions that need to be cleared before diving into
the ethics and other details about Wicca.
Wicca is a neopagan religion (see below), and practicing magic is the central
element of it. Wicca is a religion with several different covens and traditions
(see Chapter 3). It is a group of like-minded witches who practice magic and
worship the Goddess and God (see Chapter 5). Wiccans belong in different
organizations of covens, which are groups of witches who practice together,
usually under the leadership of a High Priestess, Priest, or both. Covens can
vary in size, and general covens tend to be small. In some traditions, the
correct size is 13, which is a number generally associated with the occult and
witches. However, you do not need to be connected to a coven to be a
Wiccan. You can be a Wiccan without being associated with any coven or
Wiccan organization.
Next, it is important to understand what pagan means. The word pagan was
first used in ancient Rome to indicate someone who was not a Christian. The
phrase has changed in the following centuries to refer to people who practice
magic. This association continues to this day.
Is Wicca a Religion?
The short answer to the question, "Is Wicca a religion?" is yes. The long
answer is that it is a neopagan religion with 1.5 million practitioners in the
United States. Some fewer people identify as Wiccan in the United Kingdom
and around 150,000 witches in Australia. The US, the UK, and Australia are
the only nations that have a significant number of practitioners of Wicca. One
of the criticisms of Wicca as a religion is that many covens are not associated
with a larger network of practitioners; however, some covens do have such an
organization, especially covens in the Gardnerian tradition of Wicca (see
Chapter 3).
Just like in Christianity, Wicca is divided into different traditions. There are
several traditions in Wicca, which includes Dianic, Gardnerian, Alexandrian,
Algard, and Seax Wicca. Covens can be associated with any of these
traditions or none at all.
Many people are opposed to Wicca, especially Evangelical Christians,
because they believe that it embodies Satanism and that Wiccans worship
Satan as they call on evil spirits.
Wiccan Ethics
Wiccans do not have a strict set of rules or laws like Christianity. Instead,
Wiccan ethics center around not harming other people and not practicing
black magic like necromancy or domination magic (see below).
Wiccan Rede
Wiccan ethics are based on the Wiccan Rede. The Wiccan Rede is
occasionally confusing because it is both a two-line poem and a 24 line
poem. The first Wiccan Rede is the Short Rede, which is a two-line statement
about Wiccan ethics. The Long Rede is a 24-line poem on the same subject,
except it goes into greater detail. The Long Rede's last two lines are the Short
Rede.
Essentially, the Wiccan Rede is a statement that you can love anyone unless
they lie to you, and as a Wiccan, you shouldn't harm anyone intentionally in
any way. That would include casting black magic at someone or engaging in
something designed to hurt or take something away from someone. The Long
Rede is at the beginning of this chapter, and the Short Rede is below:
True in love ever be Unless thy lover’s false to thee.
Eight words ye Wiccan Rede fulfill - An’ it harm none, Do what ye will.
—The Short Rede
Black Magic
The one thing that is universal in Wicca is that practicing black magic is
forbidden. Black magic is a kind of magic designed to take something away,
attack, or engage in dark magic like necromancy or mental domination. Black
magic is the opposite of Wiccan or white magic. While Wiccans attempt not
to hurt anyone with their magic, warlocks try to take advantage, lie, and cheat
people.
Modern Wicca
It has never been easier to become a Wiccan. Modern Wicca has the
advantage of having many books like this one, and a significant amount of
information is available on the internet. There is a wealth of information out
there for aspiring practitioners.
Another advantageous thing for modern Wiccans is that witches have entered
the pop culture. Hence, there is less resistance and general prejudice against
witches. You can find Wicca in many different forms of media, including TV
shows, movies, comic books, and novels that depict Wiccans in a positive
light. Being able to find heroes who are Wiccan or who practice witchcraft
has reduced the stigma around the religion.
Modern Wicca saw the rise of the solo practitioner. When strict rituals and
ceremonies were no longer required to gain information on Wicca, solo
practitioners began to identify themselves as Wiccan, which bolstered the
number of practitioners to never before seen heights.
Prejudice
One thing that every Wiccan encounters, even if you try not to reveal you are
a Wiccan, is prejudice. Wiccans are often called evil or Satanic and
everything that is not associated with Wicca at all but is a stereotype of a
witch. Generally, the people who are prejudiced and attack Wiccans are
Evangelical Christians, who associate all witchcraft with evil and Satanism.
However, the only real similarity is that both religions are neopagan, but
many people will not associate or understand that Wicca is not evil. You will
inevitably encounter such situations, and it is important to be prepared for
them.
 Chapter 2: Glossary of Terms

There are many different terms and jargon used throughout this book. It is
important to understand the usage of many of these words and concepts. This
chapter will provide a vocabulary that you can use to read the rest of this
book.
Astrology: The study of the stars for magical purposes and divinations.
Black Magic: Evil or dark magic (This includes necromancy and mental
domination spells, as well as other evil magic.)
Book of Shadows: A book of spells that Wiccans use to cast and write down
her or his spells
Candle Magic: A form of magic where candles are dressed and prepared for
various spells and rituals.
Chakras: A network of magical energy that is found along the spine (There
are up to nine chakras in the human body, and each is a channel for energy. A
disk or wheel represents each chakra.)
Coven: A group of witches who practice together. A High Priestess or Priest
generally lead covens. Covens can be any size, but they are often very small
groups.
Craft: A slang term for witchcraft, which is generally used in a positive light.
Crystal Magic: A form of magic that incorporates the use of gemstones,
crystals, or minerals.
Divination: This is the ability to see the future using magic. This can also
refer to the art of prophecy. Divination is closely related to scrying.
Dryghtyn: In Wiccan mythology, Dryghtyn is the being who is the ultimate
power behind the Goddess and the God. Dryghtyn is also referred to as the
All.
Goddess: The Goddess is the female half of the Wiccan dualistic divinity.
The Goddess is also known as the Triple Goddess or Moon Goddess.
God: The God is the male half of the Wiccan dualistic divinity. He is also
known as the Horned God, the Holly King, and the Oak King.
Love Spells: Spells that relate to relationships, sex, and intimacy.
Meditation: A practice where the practitioner uses a technique to teach the
mind how to be clear, stable, and calm. Meditation can be used to focus on
and channel magical powers and mental powers.
Necromancy: Magic that raises the dead, speaks with the dead, and brings
them back from the underworld. Necromancy is always considered black
magic.
Pagan: A non-Christian religion that includes the use of magic. An example
is the ancient Celts.
Scry: Scrying is when you cast a spell looking to see situations where
something is happening somewhere else. You might use a scrying spell to
locate a person or thing that is lost.
Scrying Pool: Scrying pools are pools that you can gaze into to see
something happening somewhere else in the world.
Summoning: The use of magic to bring forth a spirit guide, animal guide,
ancestor, ghost, or demon.
Tarot Cards: Tarot cards are a pack of cards that is used to ask questions
and get various answers. Each card has a different meaning, depending on
where it appears in the order.
Warlock: Warlock is a derogatory term for witches who practice black
magic. It is important to note that in other neopagan religions, warlock refers
to a practitioner who is male, but this is not the definition used by Wiccans,
so be careful not to confuse the two terms.
Witchcraft: The act and art of practicing magic. This includes all types of
magic, including spells, rituals, and ceremonies, as well as the use of a
candle, elemental, chakra, crystal, tarot cards, and other forms of magic.
Witch: A witch is someone who practices magic. In Wicca, this term is
gender-neutral and is used for both male and female participants.
White Magic: White magic is good magic. White magic is the opposite of
black magic, and instead of causing harm, white magic helps people in their
lives.
Zodiac: The 12 divisions of stars and planets that people can be born with.
People born in a certain zodiac position share certain qualities.
 Chapter 3: History of Wicca

Like many religions, there are several types of Wicca. As we have mentioned
earlier, these include Alexandrian, Gardnerian, Dianic, Algard, and Seax
Wicca. Each of these groups has a different interpretation of Wicca. For
example, the feminist version of Wicca, Dianic Wicca, almost exclusively
worships the Goddess, as opposed to most groups who worship both the
Goddess and the God. This chapter will provide some important history of
Wicca. This will show how Wicca evolved from one coven into the world-
wide phenomenon that it has become. This chapter will present the
information you need to know about the origins of Wicca. There are
essentially three main witches that form the basis of Wicca as we know it
today. These three include Gerald Gardner, who started Wicca, Doreen
Valiente, who helped shape the new religion and provided a female
worldview in the first Book of Shadows, and Alex Sanders, who took the new
religion and made it accessible to gay males.
Gerald Gardner
Gerald Gardner is the person who originally started Wicca. Gardner formed
the Brick Wood Coven in 1953. Gardner claimed to be a hereditary witch
who learned the Craft from his mother. Gardner would go on to study Asian
mysticism while he was a civil servant for the British government and was
stationed in Asia. Gardner claimed to be initiated into a coven for an older
witchcraft movement. Gardner claimed that this New Forest coven had not
only initiated him but that he learned much about witchcraft from its
members. Gardner claimed his knowledge of witchcraft was predated the
Christian religion in Europe. One of Garner’s main influences was Margaret
Murray, who authored many books about pre-Christian European religions.
Gardner used much of her work in the early Wiccan texts, rituals, and other
writings and beliefs. Another early inspiration for Garner was the writing of
Charles Leland, who wrote Aradia: Gospel of the Witches, which dealt with
the Goddess Diana.
Gardner’s coven quickly became popular with hereditary witches, who are
witches who learned magic from their relatives and who claim they are part
of a lineage of witches from pre-Wiccan covens.
Gardner was the person responsible for the first Book of Shadows, which is a
grimoire of various magical rituals, ceremonies, and spells. This first book
includes the information that an initiate is exposed to in the coven. The term
Book of Shadows would later come to refer to any grimoire of spells and
rituals. The final chapter of this book is called the Book of Shadows, and it
includes many spells. Early Books of Shadows were copied from the person
who initiated the Wiccan into the religion.
Doreen Valiente
Doreen Valiente was a member of Gardner’s Brick Wood Coven. She
quickly became the High Priestess for the coven. As part of her duties as
High Priestess, Valiente helped Gardner write the first Book of Shadows.
Reportedly, the first draft of the book of spells and rituals was filled with
spells plagiarized from Aleister Crowley, who was a popular Satanist and
occult figure of the time. Valiente went on to help shape the Book of
Shadows also to include a more feminine perspective. Gardner wanted to
shape the religion with the Horned God as the main deity to worship.
Valiente made sure to include Moon Goddess worship.
In 1957, there was a schism between Gardner and Valiente. Valiente left the
Brick Wood Coven and formed her coven. However, it did not last for long.
1963 saw Valiente join the Coven of Atho, which she was a part of for many
years. However, eventually, she left the coven. Valiente was a large part of
early Wicca, and she is responsible for writing many articles, letters, books,
and magical texts. It was Valiente who first proposed that a person does not
need to be initiated into a coven to be Wiccan.
Alex Sanders
Alex Sanders was another important figure in Wiccan history. He is the
progenitor of Alexandrian Wicca and was a leading figure in British Wicca.
Alex Sanders was first initiated into the Craft by his grandmother when he
was around seven years old. Later, he would go on to join a Gardnerian
coven, but he later started his own. Sanders was very public about his
religious choices and was often in the news. This caused many Wiccans to
distance themselves from Sanders.
Sanders went on to marry the much younger Maxine Sanders. The two
became known as the “King and Queen of Witchcraft.” The two were
married for many years; however, in 1973, they separated over Sanders’
bisexual orientation. After the marriage dissolved, both Alex and Maxine
continued to participate in witchcraft and Wicca.
Alexandrian Wicca differs from Gardnerian Wicca because it includes Judeo-
Christian influences, specifically in iconography and the Hermetic Qabalah, a
form of Jewish occult magic, as well as many elements from Ceremonial
magic. Alexandrian Wicca is also accepting of gay males due to Sanders’
bisexuality.
Dianic Wicca
In 1971, Zsuzsanna Budapest made a new form of witchcraft that became
known as Dianic Wicca. This witchcraft tradition worships the Goddess
almost completely, with the Horned God only appearing as a footnote. Dianic
Wicca differs from other forms of Wicca because it is mixed with many
feminist ideas. Practitioners of Dianic Wicca are almost exclusively female.
Timeline
To understand Wiccan history completely, below is a rough timeline of the
major events in Wiccan history.
1884: Gerald Garner was born. He claimed to be a hereditary or traditional
Witch who was first taught witchcraft by his mother when he was a child.
1939: Gerald Garner was initiated into a pre-Wiccan coven called the New
Forest Coven.
1951: Old British laws against witchcraft were abolished.
1953: Gardner started a different coven, known as the Brick Wood Coven.
Gardner taught the early initiates about witchcraft. There was a schism
between Gardner and the first High Priestess of the coven. Doreen Valiente
joined the coven and quickly became the High Priestess. Valiente went on to
help Gardner create the first Book of Shadows.
1954: Gardner officially created the religion of Wicca. He also published the
non-fiction book on Wicca called Witchcraft Today.
1957: There was a schism between Valiente and Gardner. Valiente left the
Brick Wood Coven and founded her short-lived coven.
1963: Alex Sanders was initiated into Wicca. He started his different coven
and became known publicly as a witch. During the 1960s, he took on the title
of “King of the Witches.”
1962: Rosemary and Raymond Buckland traveled to the United States and
began training initiates in the US.
1970: Paul Huson published Mastering Witchcraft, a DIY kit for Wicca. The
book included much of the information needed to practice Wicca.
1971: Zsuzsanna Budapest started Dianic Wicca and started a coven in LA,
known as the Susan B Anthony Coven Number One.
1971: Also in 1971, Lady Sheba (Jessie Wicker Bell), also known as the
Queen of American Witchcraft, published a grimoire that she claimed was
passed down in her family. The book plagiarized Gardner's Book of Shadows
and included passages of poetry from Valiente, which was under copyright.
1986: Buckland published the Complete Book of Witchcraft.
1988: Scott Cunningham published Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary
Practitioner.
1996: The Craft, a Hollywood movie, was released. The film depicted several
young girls practicing white magic. Witches continued to appear in popular
media, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, Practical Magic, and
other movies, TV shows, comic books, and novels.
2007: The United States Armed Services began allowing pagans to have
pentagrams on their graves when buried in military cemeteries.
 Chapter 4: Wicca and Witchcraft

One of the first questions you should ask when first studying Wicca is what
exactly is the relationship between Wicca and witchcraft? What exactly is the
definition of a witch? What does it mean? Of course, we are all familiar with
the Christian definition of the word, which is someone who practices magic,
a hag, etc. This chapter will discuss the origin of the word itself, as well as
how Wiccans interpret the word. This chapter will also discuss how to
become a Wiccan, what it means to have a craft name, and how Wiccan
holidays are celebrated.
What Does “Witch” Mean?
What are the origins of the words Wicca and witch? Does it mean a wise
one? These are all worthy questions. The etymology of the witch is found in
the Old English word "wicce." The word refers to "sorceress" or "wise one,"
and over time, the word developed into the modern word witch, which in
common usage, typically refers to a female spell caster. The Christian
definition of a witch is one who uses magic, worships Satan, and is evil.
Wiccans reject this definition. Wiccans claim that the negative connotation of
the word is based on Christian influence, which altered the nature of the
word. Wiccans believe this was a cultural crime against their religion.
What Makes a Witch
Another question you might have is what makes a person a witch? Do you
have to join a coven? What is the process of becoming a witch? These are
important questions, too. The simple answer is that to be a witch, you have to
cast spells or engage in rituals or ceremonies. You can do all of these
activities from your home. You do not necessarily have to join a coven or
meet up with other people to perform rituals. Wiccans can easily be solo
practitioners. The only thing that you have to do to be a witch is to self-
identify and practice some form of magic.
However, the above is a simple answer to a bigger question. Becoming a
witch doesn’t just mean that you practice magic, but it also means that there
is a culture of witchcraft that you can miss if you are just a solo practitioner
who does not meet with other Wiccans. By meeting other Wiccans, you can
be exposed to different perspectives on what it means to be a Wiccan, and
you can also learn about the other Wiccan’s spells, rituals, and ceremonies,
which let you expand the spells you can access. Meeting other Wiccans can
also help because you may feel accepted. Those people who reject
Christianity often find it difficult to be in a group of peers or someplace that
you feel you belong.
Becoming a Wiccan
Another question that comes up is how you become a Wiccan in the first
place. Like being a witch, a lot of becoming a Wiccan is self-identifying you
as such. You can become a Wiccan in many ways, including doing internet
research, reading books like this one, or being initiated into a coven. Each
method has its pros and cons. In fact, by reading this book, you are coming
one step closer to being a Wiccan.
One advantage of internet research is the immense number of websites with a
variety of information about Wicca. However, because there are so many
websites, many are not accurate and can be misleading about the spells,
ceremonies, and rituals. The advantage of joining a coven is that you can
learn from the various people in the coven. Covens are especially
advantageous because they let you learn from a High Priestess or Priest, who
is very familiar with Wicca and can answer your questions about a variety of
topics. However, if you do not wish to join a coven, you can practice solo.
Some groups may also have some anxiety for people just getting into Wicca.
The last option is to read books like this one. Books tend to be better
researched than websites, and as such, they are much more trustworthy.
Books are also useful because you can always refer back to them. Of course,
one book that any Wiccan should have is the Book of Shadows that contains
all the ceremonies, rituals, and spells that you know. Of course, nothing is
restricting you from using more than one form to learn about Wicca. For
instance, you may both read books and join a coven. How you want to
participate and learn about religion is entirely up to you and your personal
choice.
Craft Names
A craft name is a magical name that is used in rituals, ceremonies, and spells.
Craft names are very powerful and can empower almost any spell if used
correctly. Craft names are also referred to as true names, but essentially, they
are names that the witch takes for religious reasons. Craft names are often
given to witches when they are first initiated into a coven. Craft names can be
used to hide a person's identity if they are not publicly known to be a witch.
Craft names are often hidden and only revealed to the witches in your coven.
It is a common belief that if someone has access to your true name, they can
use evil magic against you, and it will be very effective as it holds a certain
power over you. Of course, if someone uses your true name against you, they
are practicing black magic.
The Law of Threes
The Law of Threes is a commonly held belief among witches that whatever
you put into the universe will return to you three-fold. Hence, if you put
negativity into the universe, you will receive negativity back to you three
times as strong as before. Alternately, if you put positivity into the universe,
then positivity will return to you and will also be three-fold. The Law of
Threes may express itself in either three positive or negative events that
happen to you.
Wiccan Holidays
Wiccan generally acknowledge eight holidays in what is referred to as the
Wheel of the Year. Like many other aspects of Wicca, the Wiccan calendar is
cyclical, and the different holidays or sabbats often represent the changing of
the seasons. Below is an entry for all eight holidays in Wiccan traditions.
Samhain
Date: October 31 .
st

Also Known As: Feast of Apples, Feast of the Dead, Hallows, November
Eve and All Hallows Eve
Symbols: Black cats, apples, jack-o-lanterns, gourds, and besoms
Colors: Black, white, orange, gold, or silver
Stones: All back gems but preferably obsidian or jet

Yule
Date: December 20 to December 23.
Also Known As: The Winter Solstice
Symbols: Yule log, holly, gold pillar candles, and mistletoe
Colors: Gold, green, red, white, orange, yellow, or silver
Stones: Bloodstone, rubies, diamond, emerald, and garnet

Imbolc
Date: Sundown on February 1st through February 2nd.
Also Known As: Candlemas, Oimelc, or St Brigit's Day
Symbols: Besoms, candle wheel, and Priapic wands (acorn tipped)
Colors: Yellow, red, white, green, pink, and brown
Stones: Ruby, garnet, bloodstone, amethyst, turquoise, and onyx
Ostara
Date: March 20 through March 23
th rd

Also Known As: Spring Equinox

Symbols: None
Colors: None
Stones: Jasper

Beltane
Date: April 30 and May 1
th st

Also Known As: May Day

Symbols: Rabbits, eggs, and the maypole
Colors: Pink and green
Stones: None

Litha
Date: June 20 to June 22
th nd

Also Known As: Summer Solstice

Symbols: None
Colors: None
Stones: Emerald

Lughnasadh
Date: July 31 and August 1
st st

Also Known As: Lammas

Symbols: None
Colors: None
Stones: Carnelian
Mabon
Date: September 21 through September 23
st rd

Also Known As: Autumn Equinox or 2 Harvest

nd

Symbols: Gourds, corn, grain, vines like ivy, and wine

Colors: Red, maroon, gold, orange, and brown
Stones: Lapis lazuli, sapphire, and yellow agates.
 Chapter 5: Wiccan Divinity

The core of Wicca is a belief in the Goddess and the God. There are two
major entities in Wiccan divinity, which appear throughout the history of
humanity. Many historical gods and goddesses are worshipped in Wicca, and
they are, in many traditions, the gods and goddesses who were simply
changed from mythology to religion. The goddess is associated with fertility,
and the god is associated generally with vegetation and vegetables. These
historical gods and goddesses are taken from a multitude of sources from
ancient Babylonian to the more recent Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre. Thus,
Wicca can be a pantheistic religion with just the Goddess and God being the
deities, or it can be polytheistic when the practitioners also worship the
various historical gods and goddesses.
This chapter provides an introduction to Wiccan divinity and the various
historical gods and goddesses whom Wiccans worship. The chapter will also
provide information on how Wiccans view the afterlife, as well as some
holidays that Wiccans enjoy.
The Moon Goddess
The Goddess is the female half of Wiccan divinity. She is the goddess of the
moon, nature, fertility, and war. The Goddess is a lineage of historical
goddesses who are tied together by their association with the various aspects,
and the goddess is linked to a male god, who is often the god of vegetation,
the hunt, and gods of the underworld. The Goddess also often has multiple
forms. For example, the Morrigan of Irish mythology is a triple goddess with
three aspects—the maiden, the mother, the crone. This is referred to as the
Triple Goddess or the Three-in-One Goddess. She is often depicted with all
three of the goddesses around a cauldron. The Goddess almost always has the
fertility aspect to her, and she is seen as the divine female entity. Examples of
the Goddess, among the historical goddesses, are Astarte, Inane, or Ishtar.
The Horned God
The Horned God is the male half of Wiccan divinity. He is the god of the
hunt, war, vegetation, and the underworld. The Horned God is often depicted
as a man with antler horns or as a goat-headed creature with horns. The male
half of Wiccan divinity also has a three-in-one aspect. They are the warrior or
youth, the father, and the sage, but the male three-in-one is mentioned
significantly less than the female version.
The Horned God is also known as the Holly King or the Oak King. Each
year, the Holly King and the Oak King battle each another and, depending on
the season. At the winter solstice, the Holly King is victorious, and in
Midsummer, the Oak King wins the battle. After the battle, one of the Kings
reigns supreme and is the King of that season. There is more information
about this in the section on Wiccan holidays later. The Horned God is
typically a vegetation or vegetable god. The God is also a god of the
underworld, and in many of the mythologies, he spends half of the year in the
underworld and half of the year with the other gods and goddesses. The male
half of Wiccan divinity is apparent in the historical gods Baal, Cernunnos, or
Dumuzi.
Dryghtyn
There is a third aspect to Wiccan Divinity, which is Dryghtyn. Dryghtyn
means lord in Old English. Dryghtyn is a being of immense power, which is
the real force behind the God and Goddess. Dryghtyn is also called the All.
Dryghtyn worship is not a requirement to be a Wiccan. However, some forms
of Wicca, specifically Gardnerian Wicca, highly encourage worship of
Dryghtyn.
The Afterlife
There is no central teaching in Wicca about the afterlife. There is not a
governing body that controls Wicca, so different people have different views
of what happens in the afterlife. Practitioners have varying beliefs. Some of
the more popular views are reincarnation and the Summerland; however,
there are as many different views among the religion as there are people.
Reincarnation is when a soul or the spirit of someone is reborn into a new
body. This is cyclical with the soul entering a new body after the death of
another body in an endless cycle of life and death. However, there is a
consensus about what happens during the period between life and death.
Some speculate that the rebirth is due to karma as in Eastern religions like
Hinduism or Buddhism. It is also suggested that the person being reborn
chooses what life to be reborn into. The views of reincarnation vary from
person to person.
Another popular afterlife concept is Summerland. Summerland is a place
where the souls of the dead reside, and it is described as a spirit world. Some
view it as akin to the Elysium Fields in ancient Greek and Roman
mythologies. Like the various opinions on reincarnation, there are various
views on what the Summerland is.
They also vary from person to person.
The Gods and Goddesses
Many different historical gods and goddesses have appeared throughout
mythology and ancient religions in a lineage that was passed down from one
religion to another. These historical gods and goddesses represent the
pantheon of Wiccan deities:
Astarte
Title: Star
Consort: Baal
Gender: Female
Origin: Canaanite (Western Semitic)
Aspects: Sexuality, fertility, and war
Period of Worship: 1500 BC to 200 BC
Astarte is a Canaanite deity of sex, fertility, and war. Astarte also goes by the
name, Aštoreth. She is an omen of the evening star and war. Astarte’s lover is
Baal, who is the King of the Gods and the Canaanite vegetable god. Astarte is
associated with Ishtar, Inana, and that lineage of ancient goddesses. She is
also often associated with Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love.

Baal
Title: Lord
Consort: Astarte
Gender: Male
Origin: Canaanite (Western Semitic)
Aspects: national god and vegetation
Period of Worship: 2000 BC to 200 BC
Baal is the king of the Canaanite pantheon. He is the god of disorder, unrest,
and vegetation. Baal was the chief of the gods. Baal was originally a rain and
storm god but was repurposed for vegetation and disorder.

Badb
Title: Three-in-One, Triple Goddess
Consort: None
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic (Irish)
Aspects: War
Period of Worship: Prehistoric to 400 AD
Badb is one of the three aspects of the three-in-one goddess Morrigan. She is
a goddess of war and can change shape. She is often depicted as a black
raven of war, but she is also referred to as a harbinger of death when she is in
the form of a crow.
Ceres
Title: Mother Goddess
Consort: Jupiter
Gender: Female
Origin: Roman
Aspects: Birth, vegetation, and fertility
Period of Worship: 400 BC to 400 AD
Ceres is the Roman goddess of fertility, birth, and vegetation. She is referred
to as the mother of the gods. She is the mother of Kore, who was kidnapped
by Pluto. Kore spends half the year in the underworld. Ceres is one of many
consorts of Jupiter.

Cernunnos
Title: None
Consort: Unknown female figure who is feeding a snake.
Gender: Male
Origin: Celtic (Gallic)
Aspects: Fertility and the Underworld
Period of Worship: Prehistoric times to 1000 AD.
Cernunnos is a Celtic god who was mainly worshipped in Gaul. Cernunnos is
a god of the forest, fertility, the underworld, and virility. He is depicted as a
man with antler horns. In Celtic culture, horns and antlers represent virility
and fertility. Cernunnos is the prototype of the Horned King. Cernunnos
spends the winter in the underworld, and he spends the summer with the
other gods.
Dagda
Title: The Good God
Consort: Morrigan
Gender: Male
Origin: Celtic (Irish)
Aspects: No specific role in the pantheon
Period of Worship: Prehistoric to 400 AD
Dagda is a god in the Celtic pantheon. He specifically appears in the Irish
gods. Dagda has no specific role in the Celtic pantheon, but once a year, he
mates with Morrigan to ensure prosperity and a good harvest. Dagda is a
"rising and falling" god who spends part of the year in the underworld and the
rest with the other gods. This theme of a god spending half the year in the
underworld is a common theme among the various historical gods.

Dumuzi
Title: None
Consort: Inana
Gender: Male
Origin: Sumerian
Aspects: Shepard, vegetation, and underworld
Period of Worship: 3500 BC or earlier to 200 BC
Dumuzi is the first in the long line of falling and rising gods who spend half
the year in the underworld and half the year with the other gods. Dumuzi is
described as dying each winter, and he is reborn in the summer. Dumuzi is a
vegetable god whose lover is Inana. The two were popular throughout Sumer
and Mesopotamia. In many ways, Dumuzi is the template that other rising
and falling gods are modeled after.
Eostre
Title: None
Consort: Unknown
Gender: Female
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Aspects: Fertility and spring
Period of Worship: Unknown
Eostre is an Anglo-Saxon goddess of the spring and fertility. She is the
Anglo-Saxon goddess in the tradition of older fertility goddesses. Eostre's
symbols include rabbits and eggs. Little is known about Eostre, other than
that her holy day was transformed into the Christian holiday Easter, which
takes its name from Eostre. When the Christians invaded, they did their best
to eradicate the old Anglo-Saxon pagan deities.

Inana
Title: Queen of Heaven
Consort: Dumuzi
Gender: Female
Origin: Sumerian
Aspects: Fertility, nature, and war
Period of Worship: 3500 BC to 1750 BC
Inana is the Sumerian goddess of fertility, nature, and war. She is referred to
as the Queen of Heaven, and her temples were populated by temple
prostitutes and priestesses. Inana is the lover of Dumuzi and is the first in a
long line of fertility goddesses. Inana is also the goddess of war, as several of
the goddesses who come after her like Ishtar.
Ishtar
Title: Star of Heaven
Consort: Tammuz
Gender: Female
Origin: Mesopotamian (Babylonian)
Aspects: Fertility and war
Period of Worship: 2500 BC to 200 AD
Ishtar is the Mesopotamian goddess of war and fertility. She also goes by the
name Ištar. Ishtar appears in both the Babylonian and the Mesopotamian
pantheons. She was worshipped all over the ancient world, specifically in
Egypt. Like many fertility goddesses, she was often depicted with small clay
statues that were kept above or near the hearth. Ishtar is the personification of
birth and sex. Her attendants were priestesses and ritual prostitutes. When she
is ready for a war, she carries a weapon that is part-sword and part-mace.
Ishtar’s lover was Tammuz. Ishtar has often appeared in pop culture in many
works of fiction, including Conan the Barbarian.
Jupiter
Title: Father of the Gods
Consort: Ceres
Gender: Male
Origin: Roman
Aspects: Bright light, day, and storms
Period of Worship: 400 BC to 400 AD
Jupiter is the Roman god of storms, day, and light. He is the lover of Ceres
and is the father of the Roman gods. Jupiter is known as throwing bolts of
lightning from the sky. He is a powerful deity with many lovers. He does not
truly fit the mold of many of the other gods in this chapter, as he has little to
do with nature and is not a rising and falling god.

Morrigan
Title: Three-in-one, Triple Goddess
Consort: Dagda
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic (Irish)
Aspects: War, fertility, and vegetation
Period of Worship: Prehistoric to 400 AD
The three-in-one goddess has three aspects. They are Badb, Morrigan, and
Nemain. Each goddess is separate, but also part of the same overall goddess.
The most known of these deities is Morrigan. There is a long history of
Three-in-One goddesses, and the Morrigan is one of the more recent
combinations of goddesses. The lover of the Morrigan is Dagda, who is one
of the rising and falling gods that spends half the year in the underworld.
Nemain
Title: Three-in-One, Triple Goddess
Consort: Dagda
Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic (Irish)
Aspects: War
Period of Worship: Prehistoric to 400 AD
Nemain is the last of the three goddesses that make up the Morrigan. She is a
goddess of war. Little is known about Nemain, other than she is the sister of
the other two goddesses of the Morrigan.

Tammuz
Title: None
Consort: Ishtar
Gender: Male
Origin: Mesopotamian (Babylonian)
Aspects: Vegetation and the underworld
Period of Worship: 2500 BC to 200 AD
Tammuz is the Mesopotamian and Babylonian god of vegetation and the
underworld. He is among the rising and falling god who rises during the
summer and who falls into the underworld during the wintertime. Tammuz is
a vegetation deity, so he watches over the harvest and ensures that there is no
famine. Tammuz was the lover of Ishtar, but his worship did not spread as far
as she did.
 Chapter 6: Wiccan Practices

There are many different types of magic that a witch can use. These include
tarot cards, dream magic, astrology, and other methods. Some are more
esoteric than other methods, but all of them are very powerful, and you
should find the type of magic that feels right to you. This chapter will expose
you to many different forms of magic so that you can make an informed
decision about what types of magic you want to use. When you are reading
the following chapter, stay open to all of the techniques, but you should find
a one or two that speak directly to you. Also, you can combine different types
of magic. For instance, you might use both herbs and crystals in a spell.
Technically, you are using multiple types of magic at the same time, but most
spells are fluid enough that such a distinction isn't relevant.
Animal Guide
Animal guides are the spirits of animals, or the animals themselves, which
guide you in your magical practice. Animal guides are very powerful and can
help strengthen your protective magic. Animals that come to you in the flesh
often bond with the practitioner. When this happens, the animal is referred to
as a familiar.
Astral Travel
Astral travel is when your spirit leaves your body. Once you are outside your
body, you might experience the world as if you were a ghost, or you can
travel to the astral plane. An astral plane is a chaotic place filled with all
manner of different things. When you are outside your body, you are
connected to it by a white or golden cord. If the cord is severed, you cannot
find your way back to your body.
Astrology
Astrology is magic that is derived from the movement of stars, planets, and
when you are born. Astrology posits that it can derive aspects of your
personality from the position you were born in. The zodiac is based on
Astrology. Horoscopes are also taken from astrology and the magical
studying of the stars.
Candle Magic
Candle magic is when you use a candle in your spell, ceremony, or ritual.
Candles can be used in a multitude of ways. For instance, you can place a
candle on your altar, or you can use them as points on the pentacle in a magic
circle. You can use any candles in your rituals; however, you need to prepare
them for use. Spells will often call for certain herbs to be rubbed on the
candle, and there are things you can carve into the candle. The color of the
candle used should be in harmony with the spell you are casting. In the
appendix are associations of candle you need to use to achieve various
outcomes.
Crystal Magic
Crystal magic is when you use crystals in your spells. Just like with candle
magic, crystal magic does not just use a crystal, but the various types of
crystals have different associations, which can be used on different
intentions. The success of your spell requires the use of the right crystal. See
Chapter 13 for more information about the associations in crystal magic.
Divination
Divination is the practice of seeing and interpreting the future. There are
many forms of divination — scrying on a pool, throwing runestones, and
using the motions of the planets and stars. Each of these methods is referred
to as divination and is equally powerful. Another useful form of divination is
found in tarot cards when the question deals with the future.
Dream Magic
Dream magic is magic that you perform when you are in a dream or a trance-
like state. When you are dreaming, you can access the World of Dreams,
which is similar to the astral plane in that they are both made of mental
energy. With dream magic, you can influence the dreams of other people.
You can use this to guide them in the direction of an outcome you desire.
However, remember that taking someone's choices away from them is
considered black magic, so it is important that you do not compel them too
deeply.
Elemental Magic
Elemental magic is a form of magic that utilizes the five classical elements of
air, fire, water, earth, and aether (spirit). Elemental magic is a very powerful
type of magic. If you are going to be performing elemental magic, make sure
that you have your magical tools handy to help you control the raw energies.
Elemental magic has many associations among the crystals, tarot cards,
candle magic, and other associations. See the appendix at the end of the book
for more information about associations and correspondences.
Folk Magic
Folk magic is a form of magic that is passed down from one generation to the
next. Hereditary witches like Gardner or Sanders were hereditary witches and
were first initiated into the craft by relatives. Folk magic is generally done in
the home, and it includes common practices like using smudge sticks.
However, even though it is referred to as common magic, do not assume that
is it any less complex or powerful.
Herbalism
Herbalism is the practice of magic using herbs. Herbalists often use a
combination of herbs that they make into potions or salves. This herbal magic
is very powerful, but it takes a lot of skill to perform. If you are good with
plants, this is likely to be a good choice for you. You can even have a garden
to grow all the herbs and plants you need for your magical practice.
High Magic
High magic is a form of magic that is highly ritualized. High magic uses
more ceremonies and ritual than other forms of magic. This means that when
you cast your spell, you need to follow the ritual’s instructions to the letter.
Any deviation may have consequences. This is a good choice for witches
who enjoy performing detailed magic.
Low Magic
Don't be confused by the terms high and low magic. Neither of these
practices is more powerful or complex than the other. Instead, the difference
is in how much ritual is involved. High magic uses a lot of precise ritual and
ceremonies, whereas low magic has few rituals, and it relies more on making
your own spells and using your spontaneity, creativity, and inspiration rather
than complex instructions. Many solo practitioners practice low magic.
Petition Magic
Petition magic is when you get magic in exchange for a deal with an entity,
spirit, or divine being. Petition Magic is very powerful, and essentially, you
are trading some service to the entity in exchange for some favor from the
entity. This sometimes takes the form of signing a contract with the entity
and binding it with your true name. It is very important to be clear about what
you want out of the petition magic since many entities may want to trick you.
Runestones
Runestones are a form of asking a question and getting a response. In this
case, you ask your question and then throw the runestones. The runes have
meaning, so do their positions and whether they are up or down. Each
element of the stones gives a slightly different meaning to the posed question.
There is more information about runes in Chapter 8.
Sympathetic Magic
Sympathetic magic is magic that utilizes a bond between the practitioner and
an object. This form of magic is referred to as transmutation magic since you
can take some qualities of an object and apply them to other objects.
Examples of sympathetic are tarot cards, a crystal ball, or another magical
tool that has bonded with the practitioner. There is a darker side to
sympathetic magic found in voodoo dolls and black magic. Objects can be
charged with either white magic or black magic. Beware of using magical
tools that are bonded to another practitioner.
Talismanic Magic
Talismanic magic is when a witch uses a talisman, ring, or amulet, which
they wear. Talismanic magic is similar to sympathetic magic, except that the
item is generally something with constant magic that is always turned on.
Talismanic Magic is very useful for protective magic, wards, and invisibility
spells.
Tarot Cards
The final type of magic discussed in this book is tarot cards. Tarot cards are a
pack of 78 cards that are split between the Major Arcana of independent and
important cards and the Minor Arcana, which are cards that have a suit. The
four suits are Cups, Swords, Wands, and Pentacles. To use tarot cards, the
person getting the reading should ask a question. The cards are then spread
out on the table in a certain order, called a spread. Each card has a meaning
based on the card itself, where it appears in the spread, and if the card is
upside or reversed. There are many different spreads, but some common ones
are the Three-Card and Celtic Cross spreads. Tarot cards are often
sympathetic in nature, where the witch bonds with her or his pack of tarot
cards. See Chapter 11 for more information on tarot cards.
 Chapter 7: Wiccan Tools

Before you get too far along in your magical practice, you must have certain
magical tools to help guide you in controlling and guiding the magical
energies of the universe. A Wiccan should always have their tools
consecrated and ready to go in case of emergencies. This chapter will give
instructions on how to consecrate your magic items and a list of items that
you may want to get. The list is extensive, but not exhaustive. You may find
an object outside the scope of this book that works for you, and if you find
such an item, you should use it. It will likely enhance your powers. This book
does provide a good list of items that are likely to be useful to you.
Consecrating Magic Tools
The first thing you need to know to use any item is to consecrate it.
Consecrating an item is a prerequisite for using it in your spells. If the item is
not prepared correctly, then the item will not bond properly with your
magical energy, and it may become a drain to the spell instead of its intended
purpose. Therefore, it is very important to take the time to consecrate your
magical tools. When you consecrate your items, you bond with them, and
they align themselves to your magical energy. Because of the connection
between you and your tools, your magic will become more powerful when
you use them. Also, note that you may not need each item in this book. You
should try to find which ones speak to you.
Follow the steps below to consecrate your items:
1. Create a magic circle with white chalk or table salt. See Chapter 15 for
more information on how to make magic circles.
2. Draw or place a physical pentacle in the middle of the circle.
3. Put each of the tools on the pentacle, usually in the middle of the
pentacle.
4. Put a drop of water and salt on the item.
5. Allow a cloud of incense to pass over the item.
6. Say the following invocation:
Oh, Inana! Oh, Dumuzi!
Bless this tool with your divine hands!
Bless this tool with your honor and glory!
Major Tools
The list of items in this book is divided into two. The first part has major
tools that you will use more often in your spells. This includes crystal balls,
wands, and chalices or cups, among others. The following are major items
that are generally useful.
Altar
The first tool that you should have is an altar. An altar is a piece of furniture
or a box that you place items on such as candles, pictures, clay idols, and
other small items for the worship of the deity. The altar should be
consecrated to the Moon Goddess and the Horned God, or if you want it to be
more specific, it can be connected to any of the historical gods or goddesses
found in Chapter 5. Using an altar can increase the magic behind your spells.
Crystal Ball
Crystal balls are another powerful magical tool. Crystal balls are used for
scrying or casting divination spells. Crystal balls are very useful for revealing
hidden things. Like many of these tools, you can bond to them to give them
more power. You typically use a crystal ball as the item you focus on during
the spell, or you can gaze into it to scry with it.

Cup
Cups or chalices are powerful magic items that are associated with the
element of water, and it is also tied to the suit of Cups in a tarot deck. You
can use your cup to carry water or a potion. A spell may call for you to
sprinkle water on an item. If you encounter this, you should use your cup or
chalice to carry the liquid in.
Pentacle
A pentacle is associated with both the element of earth and the tarot card suit
Pentacles. Also known as a paten, the pentacle is a very powerful item. You
can have an object with a pentacle on it, or you can draw a pentacle on the
ground with table salt or chalk. The advantage of drawing it is that you can
make it exactly the size of your magic circle. Pentacles are associated with
strength and protection
Sword
Swords are associated with the element of fire and the tarot card suit of
Swords. It is also known as an athame or ritual knife. An athame is a knife
with a black handle. Swords are controversial in Wicca as many Wiccans feel
that there is no room in the religion for any form of weapon. The athame is
more common than actual swords. Swords are a powerful suit, as it is closely
associated with fire, which is raw and chaotic power.
Wand
The last of the major tools are wands. Wands are associated with the element
of air. It is also associated with the tarot card suit Wands. A wand can be a
very powerful magical tool. Because of its association with air, wands are
typically very light object like a stick or a length of metal. Wands are often
adorned with gems and other magic items. These items can amplify the
wand's energy so that you can perform more powerful magic with it.
Minor Tools
The minor tools are a list of various items that you can easily incorporate into
your magical practice. These items include cauldrons and jewelry. While not
as powerful as the major items, the minor items are very useful when used
correctly. Below are a variety of magical tools that you may want to use. As
stated above, you can choose to use just a few items found in this chapter, or
you may want to incorporate as many as you can.
Besom
Besoms are brooms that witches use in ceremonies and rituals. The myth of
witches riding broomsticks has its origin in besoms. Besoms are used in ritual
seasonal dances as a phallic object, or it might be used in a hand-fasting
ceremony, which is a neopagan ritual that binds two people in a marriage-like
union. The witch will have the couple jump over the besom to finish the
hand-fasting ritual.
Boline
Boline is a ritual knife with a white handle. The blades of these knives are
often curved. Unlike the athame used in major rituals, the boline is used for
common tasks like cutting herbs or carving runes into a candle. The boline is
used when the task is too messy or dirty to use your athame.
Cauldron
A cauldron is a pot, generally made of cast iron, used by a witch to brew
potions. The cauldron is a classic symbol of a witch, and it is a very useful
tool. Many spells will call for brewing a concoction that is drunk by the target
of the spell or even the witch who brewed it. Not everything brewed in a
cauldron is meant for drinking. Sometimes, a cauldron is used to make pastes
and salves. Cauldrons are connected to the element of water for obvious
reasons.

Censer
A censer is a metal dish where incense is burned. You can also place other
burned items on the censer. For example, a spell may ask you to burn a
picture of someone. After you do so, you should place the ashes on the
censer.
Cingulum
The cingulum is a ritual cord that initiates use to show what rank they are in a
coven, or a larger one can be spread out in a circle to mark the boundaries of
a magic circle.
Incense
Incense is an item that, when burned, releases fragrances and clouds of
smoke. Incense has been used throughout history as a ritual gift to various
gods and goddesses, including the historical goddesses and gods found in
Chapter 5. Incense can be used either for the smoke or the fragrance.
Jewelry
Another item that you can use is jewelry. Jewelry is very powerful magic
items that are worn to activate their often continuous powers. Jewelry can be
used to store some of your magical energy so that you can summon it
quickly, or it can be used for protective magic and warding yourself of black
magic or harm.
Smudge Stick
Smudge sticks are bundles of various herbs that are bound together, generally
with string. Wiccans use smudge sticks to drive off evil or malicious spirits,
demons, or ghosts. Smudge sticks are also used to create protections for
homes or other spaces.

Stang
The final tool, the stang is a long wooden staff. The staff should have a
natural fork in it or two antlers attached to it. The stang is associated with the
Horned God because of the antlers. Stangs are very useful because they can
be used as a mobile altar. This lets you easily carry an altar with you so that
you can cast many types of magic away from home.
 Chapter 8: Magical Writing Systems

Another aspect of magic is the use of secret or esoteric alphabets. These

alphabets range in scope from Enochian, which is the language of angels, to
ancient Sanskrit, a dead language from ancient India. You can use these
languages as a way to hide your notes and magical writing from being
discovered. This chapter will detail several magical writing systems that you
can use for your spells, Book of Shadows, or other uses for magical writing.
However, this is not an exhaustive list. There are many more magical writing
systems that you can use. This chapter will provide information on five
common magical languages that you can use for magic.
Magical Alphabets
There are five magical languages detailed in this chapter. They are Enochian,
the Elder Futhorc, Hieroglyphics, Sanskrit, and Hebrew. These languages
have been used for magic since their inception, and each is used in various
magical practices like spells, rituals, and ceremonies. Each of these languages
is associated with magic and is good for hiding your spells and other magical
information from the casual glance of an observer. There is another reason
for using a magical alphabet, and that is using an obscure and esoteric
language allows you to encode more magical energy into the writing. Thus, it
is significantly more powerful than if you write it in a common language like
English or French.
Enochian
The first, and probably the most common magical language, is Enochian.
Enochian is a magical script that is written in the alphabet of angels. This
angel-script is very powerful and was first discovered by John Dee, a
powerful British magician from the 1600s, who served in the court of
Elizabeth I. He sought a language with which he could communicate with a
higher order of creature that he referred to as angels. Dee was able to contact
these beings, and they taught him Enochian. He began using the language to
communicate with the beings he called angels.
The Enochian text has survived since Dee’s time and is used for all manner
of magical purposes. The script is surprisingly versatile and very useful for
use in magic. While you can write out your spells, rituals, and ceremonies in
Enochian, it also has very practical use in magic. Enochian is often written
around magical circles that witches and magicians create. It is also possible to
make a watchtower in Enochian. Watchtowers are symbols that are made of
squares within other squares. Specifically, they are divided into four squares,
with each smaller square representing a different element from Air, Fire,
Earth, and Water. Hence, you have an element and a direction for each
watchtower and each watchtower is further divided into four elements with
Enochian text in each of the squares. Watchtowers can be more complex than
this, but this is the basic configuration. If you choose to study Enochian, you
can learn more about complex watchtowers. Watchtowers are often used as a
method of summoning otherworldly beings, and they are also useful in
protection spells.
Elder Futhorc
The Elder Futhorc is another commonly used magical runic alphabet. The
Futhorc is the precursor to Old English, thus, leading to modern English, and
it is very powerful. The Futhorc is a runic alphabet that has many
correspondences to modern English, which might make it the easiest magical
language to learn if you are a native English speaker. However, there are
many major differences between the two alphabets. For example, the runic
alphabet has some letters that no longer exist in modern English. The runic
alphabet includes the letter Æ, which has no modern English letter.
Like Enochian, the Elder Futhorc has more uses than simply keeping your
spells, rituals, and ceremonies coded. They are also useful when you cast
them while asking a question, in a manner similar to using tarot cards. To
throw or cast runes, you need the runes to be carved on stones, wood, bone,
crystals, or even written on paper. To store your runes when they are not
being used is to place them in a bag with a drawstring, and you should keep
them in at room temperature in a dry place. There are several ways to cast
runestones. The runes are drawn from a bag and placed in a certain pattern on
a table. This is referred to as a layout. Some layouts are simple, like the one
included in this chapter, while others are more complex. Because this book is
aimed for beginners, just the simple spread is presented.
To cast runes, follow these instructions:
1. Decide what question to ask.
2. Determine the layout that you will use. The spread, in this case, is the
Three Rune layout.
3. Draw three runes out of the bag.
4. Place the first drawn rune in the far right. This represents you or the
question that you have asked.
 5. Place the second rune drawn in the middle. This rune represents the
challenge to the question.
6. Place the third rune to the left of the second rune. This rune represents
the course of action that you should take.
7. Using the runes, you can do a reading for you or another person. Each
individual rune has meaning.
What the Runes Mean
Below is a list of the various runes and the meanings for each rune. If you
need to see what the runes look like, this information is easily found online.
Googling the runes should bring up a chart of the various symbols and runes.
Fehu represents wealth.
Uruz represents strength.
Thurisaz represents protection.
Ansuz represents wisdom.
Raido represents a journey.
Kenaz represents luck.
Gebo represents marriage.
Wumjo represents joy.
Hagalaz represents disruptions.
Nauthiz represents constraint.
Isa represents standstill.
Jera represents success.
Eihwaz represents safety.
Pertho represents the future.
Algiz represents friendship.
Sowulo represents the self.
Teiwaz represents victory.
Berkana represents love.
Ehwaz represents trust.
Mannuz represents female.
Laguz represents healing.
Inguz represents prosperity.
Dagaz represents home.
Blank runes represent destiny.
Hieroglyphics
Another language that is useful for spells, rituals, and ceremonies is
hieroglyphics, which is a language from ancient Egypt and is considered a
dead language. Hieroglyphics is the primary writing system for Egypt for
centuries. The language uses symbols instead of letters or words. Just like
with modern languages, the symbols in hieroglyphics represent large
concepts. Hieroglyphics is often used to code different magical texts, some
from the teachings of the god Thoth, who the Greek called Hermes
Trismegistus. Hermes is the source for much occult and esoteric magic, and
his texts are filled with arcane secrets. The teachings of Hermes Trismegistus
are one of the pre-Christian sources of magic.
Sanskrit
Another language that you can use is Sanskrit. Sanskrit is an ancient Indian
language that is also considered a dead language. It is rarely used outside of
Hinduism, Buddhism, and academic research. Hence, Sanskrit is a useful
language for anyone trying to record their magical secrets. The advantage of
using Sanskrit is that it is generally easy to translate to English. It is also
powerful because the language is filled with mystery, which further
empowers your spells. Sanskrit is also powerful because many magical
practices have their origin in the Vedas and ancient Hinduism, which used
Sanskrit as the main language of the religion. For instance, chakras are an
ancient form of channeling energy.
Hebrew
Unlike hieroglyphics and Sanskrit, Hebrew is a language currently in use.
Hebrew is used by Rabbis, Jews, and Biblical scholars. The advantage of
using a language currently spoken is that it is easier to learn. Instead of
embarking on a personal study like with Enochian, you can study Hebrew
with or without other people. You can take classes in Hebrew, and there is a
wealth of online resources to help you learn Hebrew. Hebrew is one of the
original magical languages; hence, it has a significant amount of mystical
power. Using it will definitely empower your spells and rituals. Hebrew is
easier to learn than the other magic writing systems, yet with its history as a
magical language, it still empowers your spells as much as any other magical
writing system, which includes Enochian.
 Chapter 9: Meditation

Meditation is an important process for witches and magicians. Meditation

allows you to harness your psychic energy and focus it onto your spells.
Meditation is a process where you calm yourself and train your mind to work
in a certain way.
Meditation is a cornerstone of many world religions, from Hinduism and
Buddhism to Wicca. Meditation is very useful for Wiccans, as it allows you
to stay calm in a stressful situation, and it helps you to focus on your magic
easily. Meditation is a very powerful technique because it allows you to
harness and use magical and psychic energy in new ways, which makes you a
more powerful witch. Meditation can be confusing when you are first starting
because of a large amount of jargon used. Hence, this chapter will discuss
meditation without the jargon in an attempt to make the chapter more
accessible.
This book will cover five types of meditation techniques. They are insight,
deep breathing, mantras, concentration, and calming meditation. Each type of
meditation has its process and goals. For instance, insight meditation is a type
of meditation, where the practitioner is sitting trying to get an insight,
wisdom, or a closer relationship to your magic out the meditation.
Concentration meditation, on the other hand, is a form of meditation where
the practitioner is concentrating an object, person, or psychic energy
intending to learn more about the object, thing, or person they are
concentrating on. Calming meditation is meditation to make you calm and at
ease. Each of these meditation techniques is useful in their way, and many
witches use multiple meditation techniques in their practice.
Deep Breathing
The one thing that is the same, no matter what type of meditation you are
doing is the practice of deep breathing. Deep breathing is when you take a
long breath that fills your lungs, and then you release it slowly. Deep
breathing is important because it increases the amount of oxygen in your
bloodstream and brain, which causes the consciousness to elevate into a
higher-order state. Deep breathing is important because it helps calm the
practitioner to open their mind to higher states of consciousness. Once you
achieve a higher state of consciousness, you need to maintain it by continuing
to breathe deeply. Breathing deeply helps the body enter into trances and
trance-like states. Once this state is achieved, the witch has access to
powerful psychic and magical energies.
Mantras
Another meditation technique is chanting mantras while meditating. Mantras
are phrases that carry power and wisdom, similar to true names. When
chanting a mantra, you repeat the phrase until you reach a certain number of
times or for a certain length of time. The idea is that when you are repeating a
mantra, you are also repeating a statement of wisdom.
Mala beads or prayer beads have a certain number of beads on them. As you
complete the mantra, move from one bead to another until you have chanted
for each of the beads.
Mantras are very useful. You can find a mantra from books, the internet, or
your coven if you have one. There is wealth of mantras available in either
Hinduism or Buddhism. If you are in a coven, you can ask the High Priest or
Priestess for a mantra that you can use. If you don't have access to a method
of finding a mantra, you can always make up your own. Simply make sure
that the phrase holds some wisdom or truth.
Calming Meditation
The first type of meditation is calming meditation. Calming meditation is a
form of meditation where the purpose is to calm yourself. Calming
meditation is also referred to as mindfulness meditation, which is meant to
relax your body and mind so that you can harness greater energies than you
usually can. Meditation is a cornerstone of many world religions from
Hinduism and Buddhism to Wicca. You can do calming meditation at any
time or place that you feel is safe. If you wish to chant your mantra, you can
do so under your breath. Calming meditation is very useful for preparing your
mind for astral travel or channeling a large amount of energy. One thing you
can do during calming meditation taken from Zen Buddhism is to count each
time you take a breath. Continue to count until you reach 10. If you have
thoughts while meditating, just acknowledge them and allow them to float
away. If this happens, start over counting from 1.
Insight Meditation
Insight meditation differs from calming meditation because the goal is not to
relax the body but to have an insight about something important. This insight
can be about wisdom, truth, or further uses for magic. While insight
meditation has a lot in common with calming meditation, especially that
witches tend to be calmer after insight meditation, the two are different.
Unlike calming meditation, the witch is sitting either cross-legged or in a
lotus position. You should keep your spine straight. You can chant a mantra
either before you meditate or when meditating. Like calming meditation, you
should do it a certain amount of time. It is useful to set the alarm. One thing
to keep in mind about meditation is that it is not how long you meditate.
Instead, the real benefit comes from how often you meditate.
Concentration Meditation
The last form of meditation is concentrating meditation. In concentration
meditation, the witch is concentrating on an object, idea, person, spell,
energy, or a mantra. Concentration meditation is very useful if you want to
learn about an object or idea. It can also be useful because concentrating on a
spell allows you to realize the spell. Using mala beads and mantras are very
common in concentration meditation. You can concentrate on simple items
like your magical tools, or you can concentrate on more complex things like
your spells. Concentration meditation is a very useful and powerful method
of meditating.
 Chapter 10: Astrology

Astrology is the study of the stars and planets and how they impact humans.
Astrological signs have a large impact on many different people. Astrology is
studied by a countless number of people who check their horoscopes daily.
With such a large number of people believing in astrology, the practice has
become mainstream, and you can easily find horoscopes and other
information on the zodiac on the internet or in books.

There are different signs of the zodiac that are related to the date of your
birth. Each sign of the zodiac has different associations and correspondences.
This chapter will provide information about each zodiac sign and its various
correspondences. The chapter will also cover the Chinese zodiac, which is
another type of zodiac, where instead of it being based on the date you were
born, it goes by your year of birth.
Zodiac Signs

Aries
Date of Birth: March 21 - April 19
Symbol: Ram
Sign Ruler: Mars
Strength: Active, honest, energetic, brave, passionate, and adventurous
Weakness: Self-willed, impulsive, belligerent, and naive
Lucky Number: 5
Lucky Color: Red
Jewelry: Ruby
Element: Fire
Best Matches: Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo

Taurus
Date of Birth: April 20 - May 20
Symbol: Bull
Sign Ruler: Venus
Strength: Logical, romantic, patient, benevolent, and decisive.
Weakness: Stubborn, dependent, and prejudiced
Lucky Number: 6
Lucky Color: Pink
Jewelry: Jade or emerald
Element: Earth
Best Matches: Virgo, Capricorn, and Taurus
Gemini
Date of Birth: May 1 - June 21
Symbol: Twins
Sign Ruler: Mercury
Strength: Perspicacious, cheerful, smart, and charming
Weakness: Gossipy, fickle, and amphibian
Lucky Number: 7
Lucky Color: Yellow
Jewelry: Opal
Element: Air
Best Matches: Libra, Aquarius, and Gemini

Cancer
Date of Birth: June 22 - July 22
Symbol: Crab
Sign Ruler: Moon
Strength: Strong sixth sense, gentle, imaginative, dedicated, and kind
Weakness: Possessive, greedy, prim, and sensitive
Lucky Number: 2
Lucky Color: Green
Jewelry: Pearl
Element: Water
Best Matches: Scorpio, Pisces, and Cancer

Leo
Date of Birth: July 23 - August 22
Symbol: Lion
Sign Ruler: Sun
Strength: Charitable, proud, reflective, and loyal
Weakness: Indulgent, arrogant, wasteful, and complacent
Lucky Number: 19
Lucky Color: Gold, red, and yellow
Jewelry: Gold
Element: Fire
Best Matches: Sagittarius, Aries, and Leo

Virgo
Date of Birth: August 23 - September 22
Symbol: Virgin maiden
Sign Ruler: Mercury
Strength: Elegant, modest, clearheaded, helping, and practical
Weakness: Nosey, picky, confining, and tortuous
Lucky Number: 7
Lucky Color: Gray
Jewelry: Amber or sapphire
Element: Earth
Best Matches: Taurus, Sagittarius, and Gemini

Libra
Date of Birth: September 23 - October 23
Symbol: Scales
Sign Ruler: Venus
Strength: Just, idealistic, artistic, kind-hearted, and beautiful
Weakness: Lazy, narcissistic, hesitant, and freewheeling
Lucky Number: 3
Lucky Color: Brown
Jewelry: Amber or coral
Element: Air
Best Matches: Gemini, Aquarius, and Sagittarius

Scorpio
Date of Birth: October 24 - November 22
Symbol: Scorpion
Sign Ruler: Mars and Pluto
Strength: Rational, intuitive, dedicated, charming, and insightful
Weakness: Fanatical, possessive, self-willed, suspicious, and complicated
Lucky Number: 4
Lucky Color: Black or purple
Jewelry: Black crystal or jasper
Element: Water
Best Matches: Pisces, Capricorn, or Cancer

Sagittarius
Date of Birth: November 23 - December 21
Symbol: Archer
Sign Ruler: Jupiter
Strength: Superior, lovely, brave, beautiful, and optimistic
Weakness: Rash, careless, and forgetful
Lucky Number: 6
Lucky Color: Light blue
Jewelry: Amethyst
Element: Fire
Best Matches: Leo, Virgo, and Aries

Capricorn
Date of Birth: December 22 - January 19
Symbol: Goat
Sign Ruler: Saturn
Strength: Generous, intelligent, persistent, reliable, optimistic, and excellent
Weakness:
Lucky Number: 4
Lucky Color: Dark green, black, and brown
Jewelry: Black jade
Element: Earth
Best Matches: Pisces, Taurus, and Virgo

Aquarius
Date of Birth: January 20 - February 18
Symbol: Water carrier
Sign Ruler: Uranus
Strength: Calm, tolerant, charitable, friendly, intelligent, and independent
Weakness: Disobedient, hasty, changeful, and rebel
Lucky Number: 22
Lucky Color: Bronze
Jewelry: Black pearl
Element: Air
Best Matches: Pisces, Taurus, and Virgo

Pisces
Date of Birth: February 19 - March 20
Symbol: Fish
Sign Ruler: Neptune
Strength: Aesthetic, platonic, dedicated, kind, and good temper
Weakness: Sentimental, unrealistic, recessive, and indecisive
Lucky Number: 11
Lucky Color: White
Jewelry: Ivory
Element: Water
Best Matches: Capricorn, Cancer, and Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
The Chinese zodiac is very different from the Western zodiac. It is separated
into what year you were born, and each sign is associated with an animal.
These animals include the Year of the Monkey or Year of the Dragon. Like
the Western zodiac, there are 12 signs, but the associations are fewer.
However, just because there are different correspondences, it does not make
the Chinese zodiac any less powerful.

You can combine the two and have both a Western zodiac sign based on the
day of your birth, as well as a Chinese zodiac sign representing the year you
were born.
Below are the 12 signs and their correspondences.
Year of the Rat
The Five Elements: Shui (water)
Ying Yang: Yang
Strength: Smart, acute, cautious, flexible, and cheerful
Weakness: Stubborn, timid, picky, and unstable
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3
Lucky Colors: Breen, gold, and blue
Lucky Flowers: Lily of the valley and African violet
Lucky Directions: Southeast and northeast

Year of the Ox
The Five Elements: Tu (earth)
Ying Yang: Yin
Strength: Patient, level-headed, persistent, and honest
Weakness: Prudish, inarticulate, obstinate, and distant
Lucky Numbers: 1, 9
Lucky Colors: Blue, red, and purple
Lucky Flowers: Peach blossom, Evergreen, and tulip
Lucky Directions: North, south, and southeast

Year of the Tiger

The Five Elements: Mu (wood)
Ying Yang: Yang
Strength: Loyal, trustworthy, virtuous, intelligent, and tolerant
Weakness: Hasty, arrogant, traitorous, and short-tempered
Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4
Lucky Colors: Blue, orange, white, and gray
Lucky Flowers: Anthurium and Cineraria
Lucky Directions: East, south, and southeast

Year of the Rabbit

The Five Elements: Mu (wood)
Ying Yang: Yin
Strength: Compassionate, modest, merciful, sensitive, and gentle
Weakness: Stubborn, hesitant, conservative, and timid
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky Colors: Blue, purple, pink, and red
Lucky Flowers: Plantain lily, snapdragon, and nerve plant
Lucky Directions: South, east, and southeast

Year of the Dragon

The Five Elements: Tu (earth)
Ying Yang: Yang
Strength: Inspiring, decisive, sensitive, and romantic
Weakness: Tactless, unrealistic, eccentric, intolerant, and fiery
Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7
Lucky Colors: Silver and gold
Lucky Flowers: Larkspur, bleeding-heart vine, and hyacinth
Lucky Directions: North, west, and northwest

Year of the Snake

The Five Elements: Huo (fire)
Ying Yang: Yin
Strength: Humorous, determined, smart, soft-spoken, and passionate
Weakness: Suspicious, jealous, fickle, sly, and nonchalant
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9
Lucky Colors: Light yellow, red, and black
Lucky Flowers: Cactus and orchid
Lucky Directions: Southwest, south, and northeast

Year of the Horse

The Five Elements: Huo (fire)
Ying Yang: Yang
Strength: Warm-hearted, easygoing, and upright
Weakness: Overwhelmed, frank, and persistence
Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7
Lucky Colors: Yellow, brown, and purple
Lucky Flowers: Jasmine, calla lily, and marigold
Lucky Directions: Northwest, southwest, and northeast

Year of the Sheep

The Five Elements: Tu (earth)
Ying Yang: Yin
Strength: Attractive, considerate, persistent, and gentle
Weakness: Timid, moody, pessimistic, and indecisive
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky Colors: Red, green, and purple
Lucky Flowers: Primrose, carnation, and Alice flower
Lucky Directions: South, east, and southeast

Year of the Monkey

The Five Elements: Jin (metal)
Ying Yang: Yang
Strength: Sociable, enthusiastic, innovative, and self-assured
Weakness: Suspicious, selfish, jealous, and arrogant
Lucky Numbers: 1, 7, 8
Lucky Colors: Gold, white, and blue
Lucky Flowers: Alliums and chrysanthemum
Lucky Directions: North, west, and northwest

Year of the Rooster

The Five Elements: Metal (jin)
Ying Yang: Yin
Strength: Self-respect, warm-hearted, independent, and quick-minded
Weakness: Critical, selfish, eccentric, and impatient
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 8
Lucky Colors: Brown, yellow, and gold
Lucky Flowers: Cockscomb, gladiola, and impatiens
Lucky Directions: Northeast, southwest, and west

Year of the Dog

The Five Elements: Tu (earth)
Ying Yang: Yang
Strength: Loyal, clever, lively, and courageous.
Weakness: Conservative, sensitive, emotional, and stubborn
Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9
Lucky Colors: Purple, red, and green
Lucky Flowers: Oncidium, rose, and cymbidium orchids
Lucky Directions: South, southeast, and east

Year of the Pig

The Five Elements: Shui (water)
Ying Yang: Yin
Strength: Good-tempered, honest, loyal, and gentle
Weakness: Sluggish, gullible, naive, and short-tempered
Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8
Lucky Colors: Gray, yellow, gold, and brown
Lucky Flowers: Pitcher plant, hydrangea, and marguerite
Lucky Directions: Northeast and southeast
 Chapter 11: Tarot Cards

Tarot cards are both a form of divination about the future and a way to ask
questions of the universe, similar to the runestones from Chapter 8. Tarot
cards have been associated with witches and the occult for centuries, and it is
a useful way to find out information about the universe. Using tarot cards,
you can learn about the future and what outcomes are likely. This chapter will
detail the spreads, which is how the cards are laid out on the table, and the
meanings of each of the 78 cards found in a deck of tarot cards.
Decks of tarot cards are divided into two types of cards, as we have
mentioned earlier. They are the Major and Minor Arcana. There are 22 Major
Arcana cards found in the deck and 56 Minor Arcana cards for a total deck
size of 78 cards. The Major Arcana are more powerful than the minor cards
of the Minor Arcana. The Minor Arcana are composed of minor cards with
four suits, just like a deck of poker cards. These suits include Cups, Swords,
Pentacles, and Wands. Each suit is associated with a different element, with
Cups being associated with water, while Swords is associated with fire.
Spreads
Each tarot card has a specific meaning. The meaning changes depending on
the position of the card, if it is upside down or not and where the location is
on the spread. Spreads are how the cards are laid out, and each position has a
specific meaning. This chapter will detail two different spreads, which are the
Three Card spread and the Celtic Cross spread. There are many other spreads
and some variations of the Three Card spread. The witch giving the reading
should explain the spread while the reading is being done. Other spread types
include the following:
Three Card Spread
Celtic Cross
Career Path Spread
Success Spread
True Love Spread
Spiritual Guidance Spread

Three Card Spread

In the Three Card spread, you have three positions for cards. The exact
meaning of each of the cards is different, depending on where in the spread
the card is in. A common variant of the Three Card spread is to have the first
card represent the past, while the second is the present, and the final card
represents the future. Another option is to have the first card represent the
person getting the reading; the second card represents the question, and the
final card represents the outcome of the question. No matter what each card
represents, there are a wealth of different variations on the Three Card
spreads. It is important to note that the cards are typically laid out this way:
the first card on the left and each of the cards to the left of the first and then
second cards.
One thing to remember about the Three Card spread is that it is a very simple
layout or spread, while the other spread presented in this chapter, the Celtic
Cross spread, is more complex for the reason that the second spread provides
more information during the reading.

The Celtic Cross Spread

The Celtic Cross spread is a very popular spread. It requires 10 cards that are
either drawn off the top of the deck or are picked by the person getting the
reading. The Celtic Cross is significantly more detailed than the Three Card
spread. With the Celtic Cross, the cards are spread out in the following
places. Meanings for the locations of the cards are also included in the
location of the cards.
Card 1: This card is placed at the center of the “cross.” This card represents
the current situation regarding the question that was asked. This card also
often represents the person who is getting the reading.
Card 2: The second card is put horizontally across the first card. This card is
never considered to be reversed. This card represents conflict or obstacle of
the person getting the reading or simply, the obstacle to the current situation.
Card 3: The third card is placed above the first card in the spread. This card
represents the unconscious or subconscious influences on the question by the
person getting the reading. Often, this reveals the person’s true desire.
Card 4: The fourth card is placed below the first card. This position
represents the tools that the person who is getting the reading can use to
overcome the obstacle or conflict that has presented itself with the second
card.
Card 5: The fifth card is placed to the right of the first card. The fifth card
represents the past regarding the situation about the question that may
influence the current situation.

Card 6: This sixth card is placed to the left of the first card. This card
represents where the person getting the reading is heading or what is going to
happen in the near future.
Card 7: This card is placed to the right of card 5. It is also placed slightly
below the cross of the spread. This card represents the attitude toward the
question or situation.

Card 8: This card is placed above card 7. This card represents the energy of
the person getting the reading.
Card 9: This card is placed above card 8. This card represents the person
getting the reading’s fears or desires regarding the situation or question.
Card 10: The tenth and final card are placed above card 9. The card in this
position represents the final outcome or meaning of the question.
Major Arcana
There are 22 Major Arcana cards in a tarot deck. These cards each represent
something important and are considered more powerful than the Minor
Arcana. Below are the Major Arcana cards, their descriptions, and their
various meanings.

Death
Upright: Change, beginnings, metamorphosis, or end of a cycle
Reversed: Fear of change, decay, stagnation, or holding on
Judgment
Upright: Awakening, reflection, or a reckoning
Reversed: Self-loathing, Doubt, or lack of self-awareness
The Sun
Upright: Joy, positivity, success, or celebration
Reversed: Depression, sadness, or negativity
The Moon
Upright: Illusions, intuition, or unconsciousness
Reversed: Misinterpretation, fear, or confusion
The Star
Upright: Rejuvenation, faith, or hope
Reversed: Discouragement, faithlessness, or insecurity
The Tower
Upright: Upheaval, disaster, or broken pride
Reversed: Delayed disaster, disaster avoided, or fear of suffering
The Devil
Upright: Materialism, playfulness, or addiction
Reversed: Release, freedom, or restoring control
Temperance
Upright: Finding the meaning, Middle path, or patience
Reversed: Excess, lack of balance, or extremes
The Hanged Man
Upright: Martyrdom, release, or sacrifice
Reversed: Fear of sacrifice, needless sacrifice, or stalling
Justice
Upright: Truth, clarity, or cause and effect
Reversed: unaccountability, dishonesty, or unfairness
The Wheel of Fortune
Upright: Cycles, fate, or change.
Reversed: Bad luck, lack of control, or clinging to control
The Hermit
Upright: Inner guidance, contemplation, or the search for the truth
Reversed: Isolation, loneliness, or losing your way
Strength
Upright: Bravery, compassion, inner strength, or focus
Reversed: Weakness, insecurity, or self-doubt
The Chariot
Upright: Willpower, control, or direction
Reversed: Lack of direction, aggression, or lack of control
The Lovers
Upright: Duality, partnerships, or union
Reversed: Disharmony, one-sidedness, or loss of balance
The Hierophant
Upright: Morality, ethics, tradition, or conformity
Reversed: New approaches, subversiveness, or rebellion
The Emperor
Upright: Structure, fatherhood, control, or authority
Reversed: Coldness, rigidity, or tyranny
The Empress
Upright: Fertility, motherhood, or nature
Reversed: Nosiness, emptiness, smothering, or dependence
The High Priestess
Upright: Unconsciousness, inner voice, or intuition
Reversed: Repressed feelings, lost inner voice, or lack of center
The Magician
Upright: Creation, intellect, manifestation, desire, or willpower
Reversed: Illusions, trickery, or out of touch
The Fool
Upright: New beginnings, innocence, or free spirit
Reversed: Being taken advantage of, recklessness, or inconsideration
The World
Upright: Contemplation, harmony, or fulfillment
Reversed: Lack of closure, or incompletion
The Minor Arcana
The Minor Arcana is not as powerful as the Major Arcana. However, there
are many more Minor Arcana cards than the Major Arcana. While the Minor
Arcana cards are not as strong as the Major Arcana, the wealth of cards
available means there are more possible meanings than just the 22 Major
Arcana cards. Below is a description of each of the Minor Arcana cards,
which are grouped into suits. These suits include Cups, Wands, Swords, and
Pentacles. Each suit has various associations and correspondences. Below are
entries both for the associations of the suit, as well as details on each card.
Cups
Also known as: Chalices or goblets
Symbolism: Empathy, emotion, and love
Zodiac: Pisces, Scorpio, and Cancer
Realm: Heart
Color: Red
Element: Water
Season: Summer
Gender: Female
Direction: West
Playing card suit: Hearts

King of Cups
Upright: Control, compassion, and balance
Reversed: Bad advice, moodiness, or coldness

Queen of Cups
Upright: Calm, comfort, or compassion
Reversed: Dependence, insecurity, or martyrdom

Knight of Cups
Upright: Idealism, romance, or following the heart
Reversed: Disappointment or moodiness

Page of Cups
Upright: Sensitivity, happy surprises, or dreaming
Reversed: Emotional immaturity, insecurity, or disappointment

Ten of Cups
Upright: Fulfillment, inner happiness, or dreams coming true
Reversed: Broken family, shattered dreams, or domestic disharmony

Nine of Cups
Upright: Emotional stability, satisfaction, or luxury
Reversed: Smugness, dissatisfaction, or lack of inner joy
Eight of Cups
Upright: Disillusionment, walking away, or leaving something behind
Reversed: Fear of change, avoidance, or fear of loss

Seven of Cups
Upright: Daydreaming, choices, or searching for purpose
Reversed: Confusion diversion or lack of purpose
Six of Cups
Upright: Happy memories, familiarity, or healing
Reversed: Independence, leaving home, or moving forward

Five of Cups
Upright: Grief, loss, or self-pity
Reversed: Finding peace, moving on, or acceptance

Four of Cups
Upright: Contemplation, apathy, or disconnectedness
Reversed: Sudden awareness, acceptance, or choosing happiness

Three of Cups
Upright: Happiness, community, and friendship
Reversed: Gossip, overindulgence, or isolation

Two of Cups
Upright: Connection, unity, or partnership
Reversed: Imbalance, tension, or broken communication
Ace of Cups
Upright: Spirituality, new feelings, or intuition
Reversed: Blocked creativity, emptiness, or emotional loss

Pentacles
Also known as: Coins or Disks
Symbolism: Wealth, health, and physical
Zodiac: Virgo, Taurus, or Capricorn
Realm: Home
Color: Green
Season: Fall
Element: Earth
Gender: Female
Direction: East
Playing card suit: Diamonds

King of Pentacles
Upright: Security, prosperity, or abundance
Reversed: Indulgence, greed, or sensuality

Queen of Pentacles
Upright: Perceptiveness, complexity, or clear-mindedness
Reversed: Cruel, cold-hearted, or bitterness

Knight of Pentacles
Upright: Efficiency, hard work, or responsibility
Reversed: Work without reward, obsessiveness, or laziness

Page of Pentacles
Upright: Ambition, desire, or diligence
Reversed: Laziness, lack of commitment, or greediness
Ten of Pentacles
Upright: Culmination, legacy, or inheritance
Reversed: Lack of stability, fleeting success, or lack of resources

Nine of Pentacles
Upright: Rewards, fruits of labor, or luxury
Reversed: False success, reckless spending, or living beyond one’s needs

Eight of Pentacles
Upright: Apprenticeship, passion, or high standards
Reversed: lack of passion, no motivation, or being uninspired

Seven of Pentacles
Upright: Diligence, hard work, or perseverance
Reversed: Distractions, work without results, or lack of rewards

Six of Pentacles
Upright: Sharing, charity, or generosity
Reversed: Stinginess, power, domination, or strings attached

Five of Pentacles
Upright: Insecurity, poverty, or need
Reversed: Improvement, charity, or recovery

Four of Pentacles
Upright: Frugality, conservation, or security
Reversed: Possessiveness, stinginess, or greediness

Three of Pentacles
Upright: Building, teamwork, or collaboration
Reversed: Disorganized, lack of teamwork, or group conflict

Two of Pentacles
Upright: Adapting to change, balancing decisions, or priorities
Reversed: Overwhelmed, loss of balance, or disorganized

Ace of Pentacles
Upright: Prosperity, opportunity, or a new venture
Reversed: Missed chances, lost opportunities, or bad investment

Swords
Also known as: Blades or athames
Symbolism: Challenge, thought, or observation
Zodiac: Aquarius, Libra, or Gemini
Realm: Mind
Color: Indigo
Season: Winter
Element: Air
Gender: Male
Direction: North
Playing card suit: Spades
King of Swords
Upright: Truth, head over heart, or discipline
Reversed: Cruelty, manipulative, or weakness

Queen of Swords
Upright: Perceptiveness, complexity, or clear-mindedness
Reversed: Cruel, cold-hearted, or bitterness

Knight of Swords
Upright: Impulsiveness, action, or defending beliefs
Reversed: Disregard for consequences, no direction, or unpredictability

Page of Swords
Upright: Mental energy, restlessness, or curiosity
Reversed: Manipulation, deception, or all talk

Ten of Swords
Upright: Collapse, failure, or defeat
Reversed: Only upwards, things can’t get worse or inevitable end

Nine of Swords
Upright: Hopelessness, anxiety or trauma
Reversed: Despair, hope, or reaching out
Eight of Swords
Upright: Entrapment, imprisonment, or self-victimization
Reversed: New perspective, acceptance, or freedom

Seven of Swords
Upright: Tactics and strategy, trickery, or deception
Reversed: Rethinking approach, coming clean, or deception

Six of Swords
Upright: Leaving behind, transition, or moving on
Reversed: Desire to reconcile, lingering resentment, or forgiveness

Five of Swords
Upright: Sneakiness, winning at all costs, or unbridled ambition
Reversed: Desire to reconcile, lingering resentment, or forgiveness

Four of Swords
Upright: Contemplation, rest, or restoration
Reversed: Burnout, restlessness, or stress

Three of Swords
Upright: Suffering, heartbreak, or grief
Reversed: Forgiveness, recovery, or moving on

Two of Swords
Upright: Stalemate, indecision, or difficult choices
Reversed: No right choice, lesser of two evils, or confusion

Ace of Swords
Upright: Clarity, breakthrough, or sharp mind
Reversed: Brutality, confusion, or chaos

Wands
Also known as: Rods and staves
Symbolism: Action, creativity, and action
Zodiac: Leo, Aries, or Sagittarius
Realm: Spirit
Color: Yellow
Season: Spring
Elements: Air
Gender: Male
Direction: South
Playing card suit: Clubs

King of Wands
Upright: Leader, the big picture, or overcoming challenges
Reversed: Overbearing, impulsive, or unachievable expectations

Queen of Wands
Upright: Courage, joy, or determination
Reversed: Jealousy, selfishness, or insecurity
Knight of Wands
Upright: Adventure, action, and fearlessness
Reversed: Impulsiveness, anger, or recklessness

Page of Wands
Upright: Excitement, exploration, or freedom
Reversed: Procrastination, lack of direction, or creating conflict

Ten of Wands
Upright: Burden, responsibility, or accomplishment
Reversed: Overstressed, inability to delegate, or being burnt out

Nine of Wands
Upright: Last stand, grit, or resilience
Reversed: Exhaustion, fatigue, or questioning motivations

Eight of Wands
Upright: Movement, rapid action, or quick decisions
Reversed: Waiting, panic, or slowdown

Seven of Wands
Upright: Defensiveness, preservation, or maintaining control
Reversed: Destroyed confidence, giving up, or being overwhelmed
Six of Wands
Upright: Public reward, success, or victory
Reversed: Excess pride, punishment, or lack of recognition

Five of Wands
Upright: Rivalry, competition, or rivalry
Reversed: Respecting differences or avoiding conflict

Four of Wands
Upright: Celebration, community, or home
Reversed: Transience, lack of support, or home conflicts

Three of Wands
Upright: Expansion, looking ahead, or rapid growth
Reversed: Delays, obstacles, or frustration

Two of Wands
Upright: Making decisions, planning, or leaving home
Reversed: Playing Safe, fear of change, or bad planning

Ace of Wands
Upright: Creating, willpower, inspiration, or desire
Reversed: Lack of passion, lack of energy, or boredom
 Chapter 12: Chakras

Not only there are Western influences on Wicca but also Eastern influences.
Just like there is a Chinese zodiac, there are chakras. Chakras have their
origin in India and are described by the ancient Vedic teaches. The Vedas
were the precursor to Hinduism. The Veda described a network of channels
for energy in the human body. While some practices have more, there are
seven chakras found in every system. Chakras are essentially locations where
magical and psychic energy enters and exits the body. There are seven
chakras, and all of them are located along the spine. Other chakra systems
have additional chakras that are found above and below the body. This
chapter will describe the seven major chakras and their correspondences.
There are seven chakras found in the human body. Each chakra has several
correspondences like herbs, gems, and organs. Each entry in this chapter
details the various correspondences and a description of each chakra.
The Root Chakra
Also known as: Muladhara
Located: At the base of the spine
Color: Red
Herbs: Cayenne, rosemary, and burdock
Gems: Red jasper, onyx, and red aventurine
Organs: Male reproductive organs, adrenals, kidneys, rectum, and the lower
spine
Essential Oils: Angelica, cedarwood, and vetiver
The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine. The chakra has a
correspondence of stability, being grounded, and security. If you are unable
to accept change, your Root Chakra may be blocked or out of balance. To
clear and make sure that the chakra is in alignment, imagine a red disk that
spins over the chakra. Meditate on the Root Chakra and imagine red energy
flowing out of the disk.
The Sacral Chakra
Also known as: Svadhisthana
Located: At the pelvic area between the hips
Color: Orange
Herbs: Coriander, cinnamon, and fennel
Gems: Imperial topaz, goldstone, and carnelian
Organs: Female reproductive system, bladder, kidneys, and large intestine
Essential Oils: Blood orange, vanilla, and ginger
The Sacral Chakra is found in the pelvic area between the hips. This chakra
has a correspondence with creativity, sensuality, emotion, and passion. If you
find yourself becoming too emotionally attached or sexually frustrated when
you are in a relationship, your Sacral Chakra may be blocked or out of
alignment. To free up the chakra, imagine a spinning orange disk or wheel
that spins at the chakra. Imagine that as it spins, you give yourself permission
to feel pleasure and express yourself sexually.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
Also known as: Manipura
Located: Above the belly button
Color: Gold or yellow
Herbs: Celery, anise, and turmeric
Gems: Amber, copal, and citrine
Organs: Upper spine, liver, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, and small
intestine
Essential Oils: Tea tree, neroli, and grapefruit
The Solar Plexus Chakra is located just above the belly button. This is what is
called the core when you exercise. This chakra has a correspondence to
personal power, self-confidence, a force of will, and courage. If you are
feeling powerless or timid, the Solar Plexus Chakra may be blocked or out of
alignment. To unlock this chakra, meditate and imagine a golden ray of light
flowing into you, at the Solar Plexus Chakra.
The Heart Chakra
Also known as: Anahata
Located: Along the spine near the heart
Color: Pink and green
Herbs: Thyme, rose, and parsley
Gems: Mangano calcite, pink tourmaline, and rose quartz
Organs: Lungs, heart, and thymus
Essential Oils: Lavender, jasmine, and bergamot
The Heart Chakra is found along the spine near the heart. This chakra has a
correspondence with love and compassion. Your Heart Charka may be
blocked or out of alignment if you are feeling disconnected or cold. If you are
feeling blocked or out of alignment, mediates and visualize green light above
the chakra. Allow it to expand and contract with your deep breathing as you
allow yourself to focus on kindness, love, and truth.
The Throat Chakra
Also known as: Vishuddha
Color: Blue
Located: In the middle of the throat
Gems: Turquoise, angelite, and amazonite
Herbs: Common sage, chamomile, and elderberry
Essential Oils: Peru balsam, lemongrass, and eucalyptus
Organs: Thyroid, mouth, jaw, neck, upper lungs, and throat
The Throat Chakra is found in the center of your throat. This chakra has
correspondences with positive communication and language. This includes
both spoken and written language. Your Throat Chakra may be out of
alignment if you are having trouble telling the truth or if you are feeling
withdrawn. To meditate on your Throat Chakra, visualize a ray of blue
energy entering your body at this chakra.
The Third Eye Chakra
Also known as: Ajna
Color: Indigo
Located: On the head between the eyes
Gems: Lapis Lazuli, azurite, and labradorite
Herbs: Mandrake root, blue lotus, and mugwort
Essential Oils: Yarrow, betel, and leaf
Organs: Brain, eyes, hormones, and pituitary gland
The Third Eye Chakra is located on the head between your eyes. This chakra
is associated with having advanced forms of perception and finding new
ways of looking at things. The Third Eye Chakra is one of the charkas
associated with psychic power, specifically divination and telepathy. Your
Third Eye Charka may be out of balance if you are overthinking routine
tasks, feeling paranoid, or having difficulty with your instincts. To realign the
chakra, first, begin to meditate to calm your mind. Next, visualize an indigo
light erupting from your Third Eye Chakra. Allow that energy to calm into an
indigo spinning disk. Finally, allow yourself to receive whatever messages or
answers that come your way.
The Crown Chakra
Also known as: Sahasrara
Color: Purple
Located: At the top of the head
Gems: Lepidolite, selenite, and amethyst
Herbs: St. John’s wort, pink lotus, and gotu kola
Essential Oils: Frangipani, palo santo, and lavender
Organs: Spinal cord, brain stem, pineal gland, and sleep.
The Crown Chakra is found at the top of your head. This chakra has a
correspondence with wisdom and the universe. This chakra allows you to
reach a higher level of consciousness. If you are having difficulty with
keeping your faith, experiencing a loss of humanity, losing concentrate, or
daydreaming, your Crown Charka may be out of alignment. To unblock the
Crown Chakra, first, write a mantra, either a personal one or one provided by
a High Priest or Priestess. Meditate and concentrate on the mantra, love, and
bliss while you ask the universe, a spirit guide, or an ancient master to help
you clear this chakra.
 Chapter 13: Crystal Magic

An important magical tool that is available to witches is crystals. Crystal

magic uses crystals for use in various spells and enchantments. Crystals are
very useful tools; each one has various different correspondences and
associations. Crystal magic is very powerful for many uses, including
fertility, beauty, astral travel, protection, and love spells, to name just a few.
Crystal magic is especially useful because you can use your stones and
crystals multiple times whenever you consecrate your crystals and stones.
This chapter will include information on the various crystals, their
correspondences, and how to consecrate your crystals and stones.
What are crystals? The answer is a bit more complex. Witches can use any
mineral, stone, or crystal in their spells. Thus, the Wiccan perspective is that
any stone or mineral is also a crystal. This is because of the various geometric
shapes that the crystals, stones, or minerals take, as well as their various
magical uses.
Crystal Correspondences
There are many different crystals, minerals, and stones that are available for
use in certain spells. Because of the number of stones available, this chart is
created so that it is easy to refer to. The correspondence column is on the first
column, while crystals and minerals are listed in the second column.

Magical Use Crystals

Moss agate, Quartz, Carnelian, Lodestone, Zircon, and
Astral Travel Sapphire
Amethyst, Emerald, Agate, Calcite, Jade, Lodestone, Tiger's
Eye, Opal, Onyx, Obsidian, Kunzite, Topaz, Quartz,
Balance Carnelian, Moonstone, and Turquoise
Beauty Chalcedony and Alabaster
Beryl, Agate, Bloodstone, Black Obsidian, Emerald, Coral,
Binding Jet, Hemetitie, Malachite, and Onyx
Removing Calcite, Kunzite, Aventurine, Jasper, Quartz Crystal, Ruby,
Blockages Malachite, Obsidian, Sapphire, and Sodalite
Quartz Crystal, Opal, Obsidian, Malachite, Garnet, Jade,
Business Serpentine, or Tourmaline
Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Opal, Quartz Crystal, Azurite, and
Cleansing Selenite
Control Hawk's Eye, Onyx, Jet, Garnet, Sapphire, and Thulite
Courage Hematite, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Agate, or Serpentine
Defeating
Enemies Aquamarine
Goldstone, Beryl, Agate, Quartz Crystal, Jasper, Rhodonite,
and Andalusite
Energy
Family
 Problems Sard and Carnelian
Fertility Rose quartz, Dioptase, and Lapis Lazuli
Friendship Gode, Agate, Ruby, Sard, Gode, Zircon, and Lapis Lazuli
Gambling
Luck Lodestone and Aventurine
Obsidian, Zircon, Fluorite, Serpentine, Smoke Quartz, and
Grounding Tiger's Eye
Marble, Ruby, Marble, Garnet, Sard, Sapphire, Moss Agate,
Happiness and Zircon.
Amber, Amazonite, Amethyst, Beryl, Aquamarine,
Bloodstone, Emerald, Jasper, Garnet, Carnelian, Flint, Lapis
Lazuli, Moss Agate, Sapphire, Ruby, Malachite, Turquoise,
Healing and Tourmaline
Job/Career Obsidian, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, and Scapolite
Justice Jade, Amethyst, and Serpentine
Calcite, Shell, Quartz Crystal, Serpentine, Jet, Citrine, Jade,
Karma Onyx, Tiger's Eye, and Topaz
Azurite, Amethyst, Aventurine, Aquamarine, Bloodstone,
Citrine, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Carnelian, Hematite,
Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Fluorite, Tiger's Eye, Sard,
Luck Pyrite, Moonstone, Sapphire, and Topaz
Pink Diamond, Agate, Calcite, Amazonite, Alexandrite,
Aventurine, Calcite, Diopside, Malachite, Pink Sapphire,
Sard, Zoisite, Sugilite, Sapphire, Emerald, Turquoize,
Love Tsavorite, and Tanzanite
Dioptase, Beryl, Amber, Clear Quartz, Zircon, Topaz, Rose
Attract Love Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Morganite, and Moonstone
Self-Love Danburite, Aquamarine, and Rhodonite
Unconditional
Love Kunzite and Jade
Open
Someone to Labradorite, Apatite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Pink Clear
Love Quartz, Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, Kunzite, and Jade
Heighten
Sexuality Opal, Sunstone, Sodalite, and Obsidian
Marriage Sard and Aquamarine
Bloodstone, Amber, Agate, Calcite, Lodestone, Obsidian,
Money Zircon, Opal, Tourmaline, and Spinel
Agate, Opal, Jasper, Cinnabar, Obsidian, Quartz Crystal,
Power Ruby, and Plasma
Aquamarine, Amber, Garnet, Emerald, Cat's Eye, Green
Tourmaline, Sapphire, Malachite, Citrine, Green Zircon,
Prosperity Blood Stone, Opal, Turquoise, and Jade
Eye Agate, Aventurine, Blood Stone, Epidote, Obsidian,
Tiger's Eye, Jet, Jasper, Holey Stones, Epidote, Flint, Beryl,
Protection Amethyst, Sunstone, and Sapphire
Psychic
Abilities and Agate, Emerald, Cat's Eye, Amethyst, Jet, Moonstone, Mica,
Divination Quartz Crystal, Mica, Fluorite, and Tourmaline
Purification Quartz Crystal, Tourmaline, and Aquamarine
Repelling Holey Stones, Amethyst, Sapphire, Topaz, Onyx, and
Black Magic Obsidian
Speed Up
Results Quartz Crystal and Carnelian
Spirituality Amber, Diamond, Amethyst, and Sapphire
Success Obsidian, Andalusite, and Sard

Willpower Pyrite and Hematite

Crystal Descriptions
As evident from the above, there are many different stones. Below is a
description of several minerals, stones, and crystals that you can find in the
chart above. Some of the stones are very common and can be easily found in
nature. Other stones are more difficult to find, and you may need to either
shop online or find somewhere that sells various stones. You do not have to
purchase a stone in an already charged state. Instead, you should charge your
stones yourself so that the energy in the crystal matches your own. Below are
many different stones and their correspondences.

Agate
Elemental Associations: None
Planet: Mercury.
Associated Zodiac: Gemini, Virgo, Capricorn, Libra, and Taurus
Color: There are many types of agates, and their color ranges from red,
yellow, and green
Uses: Agate promotes eloquence, calms storms, and other weather
disturbance, and prevents the spread of diseases.

Amber
Elemental Associations: Fire
Planet: The sun
Associated Zodiac: Aquarius and Leo
Color: Yellow, brown, or orange
Uses: Amber absorbs negative energy. It is also good for healing and
protective types of magic.

Amethyst
Elemental Associations: None
Associated Zodiac: Aquarius, Aries, and Pisces
Planet: None
Color: Purple
Uses: Amethyst is very useful.

Aquamarine
Elemental Associations: Water.
Planet: None.
Associated Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces.
Color: Light Blue.
Uses: Aquamarine is useful because of its healing energies. It also increases
intuition and enhances psychic abilities.

Bloodstone
Elemental Associations: Fire
Planet: Mars
Associated Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, and Pisces
Color: Green with some flecks of yellow or red
Uses: Bloodstone is useful for increasing circulation and its healing
properties. It also can halt excessive bleeding and hemorrhages, and it eases
the pain of childbirth.

Diamond
Elemental Associations: Fire
Planet: Mars and the Sun
Associated Zodiac: Leo, Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
Color: Diamonds are useful for protection versus insanity and fear. It is also
used for helping with marital disputes, bringing luck, protection in battle, and
fighting poison.
Emerald
Elemental Associations: Earth
Planet: Venus
Associated Zodiac: Taurus
Color: Green
Uses: Emeralds are useful for bringing good luck, calming storms, healing
magic, and getting to the truth of a situation.

Garnet
Elemental Associations: Fire
Planet: Mars
Associated Zodiac: Aries and Capricorn
Color: Green, red, and burgundy
Uses: Garnets are used for increasing fertility, removing negative energy, and
balancing the yin and yang. It is also useful for keeping away demons and
evil spirits.

Jade
Elemental Associations: Earth
Planet: Mercury
Associated Zodiac: Aries, Libra, Gemini, or Taurus
Color: Green, yellow, or white
Uses: Jade is useful for bringing harmony, luck, increasing wisdom, and
bringing harmony.

Jet
Elemental Associations: Earth
Planet: Saturn
Associated Zodiac: Capricorn
Color: Dark brown or black
Uses: Jet is useful for protection against ghosts, demons, and spirits. It also
helps balance moods swings, and it wards-off negative energies when placed
outside your house or place of work.

Lapis Lazuli
Elemental Associations: Air and water
Planet: Venus
Associated Zodiac: Capricorn or Sagittarius
Color: Blue with white veins.
Uses: Lapis Lazuli is good for boosting intuition, attracting love, reducing
swelling, and relieving headaches and migraines.

Obsidian
Elemental Associations: Earth and Fire
Planet: Saturn or Pluto
Associated Zodiac: Aries, Scorpio, and Sagittarius
Color: Black
Uses: Obsidian is useful for protection against negativity from an area,
object, or person. It is also useful for removing blockages from between your
conscious mind and unconscious mind.

Onyx
Elemental Associations: Earth
Planet: Mars or Saturn
Associated Zodiac: Capricorn
Color: Clear or white bands of almost any color, except for purple or blue
Uses: Onyx is useful for improving self-confidence, focus, attention, and
discipline. It is also good for improving energy and strength.

Opal
Elemental Associations: All elements
Planet: The Moon
Associated Zodiac: Scorpio
Color: There are many varieties of opal. The colors include orange, red,
yellow, dark blue, and more.
Uses: Opal is good for increasing confidence, foresight, and empathy. It is
also useful for scrying and helping in natural disaster prevention.

Quartz Crystal
Elemental Associations: Fire and water
Planet: The moon or the sun
Associated Zodiac: Leo and Cancer
Color: White or clear
Uses: Quartz crystal is very useful for healing, calling rain, and absorbing life
energy for use in your spells.

Ruby
Elemental Associations: Fire
Planet: The Sun or Mars
Associated Zodiac: Cancer, Capricorn, Leo, Scorpio, and Virgo
Color: Red
Uses: Rubies are useful for increasing wealth, health, energy, and leadership.
It is also useful for driving away nightmares and improving sleep. It is also
useful for improving circulation.

Sapphire
Elemental Associations: Water
Planet: Saturn or Jupiter
Associated Zodiac: Taurus
Color: Blue, yellow, green, orange, brown, pink, or gray
Uses: Sapphires are good for increasing success or protecting against gossip
or slander. It is also useful for prophecy. It is also powerful and protects
against hexes or the Evil Eye.
Charging Your Crystals
Just like with your other magical tools, to harness the power of your stones,
minerals, and crystals, you need to prepare them for use. The process of
consecrating stones, minerals, and crystals is slightly different on how you
consecrate your other magical tools. With crystals, you need to charge them
with your magical energy to use them to their fullest. Some witches use
stones that someone else has charged, but many choose to charge their own
so that the crystal has the same energy that is used in casting the spell. To
charge your crystals, follow these instructions:
1. Cast a magic circle with table salt or chalk. Depending on the crystal
used, you should use one of the colors associated with the specific type
of crystal you want to use. For example, if you are charging a ruby, you
should use red chalk to draw the circle. See Chapter 15 for more
information on making magic circles.
2. Either draw or place a pentacle in the middle of the circle. If you draw
one, use the same color of chalk as before, and the points on the
pentacle should reach the boundaries of the magic circle.
3. Place candles at each point of the pentacle. See the appendix at the end
of this book for information on candle associations and which one you
should use. A good rule of thumb is to use the same color as the chalk
that you used in steps 1 and 2. Alternately, you can use a white candle
since it can take the place of any other type of candle.
4. Place incense and a censer in the middle of the circle with the stones.
5. Place the stones, crystals, or minerals you want to charge in the middle
of the pentacle.
6. Light the candle and incense and repeat the following incantation:
Hear me, Goddesses of Three Faces!
 Hear me, Lord of Horns and Tusks!
Bless these stones with your magic touch!
7. Pick up the stones and pass them through the incense.
8. Place the stones on an altar or a stang.
9. Sit cross-legged or in a lotus position and visualize energy flowing from
your altar or stang into the stones. Visualize a color of energy that is
associated with the stone.
10.Finish the ritual by exiting the magical circle through a doorway (see
Chapter 15).
11.Close the doorway.
12.Break the magic circle to allow the energy trapped in the magic circle to
dissipate.
 Chapter 14: Elemental Magic

Another important form of magic is elemental magic. Elemental magic, as the

name implies, deals with several elements. Classically, these elements are the
common ones: air, earth, water, and fire. However, many witches choose to
use other elemental systems that include different numbers and different
types of elements. These elemental systems include four and five different
elements. This chapter will detail the primary four elements, and it will
examine the Chinese elemental system. Elemental aspects have shown up in
many correspondences throughout this book. However, this chapter will be
specific and will provide additional associations that you can use to cast
elemental magic.
What is Elemental Magic?
Elemental magic is magic that uses the energy of one or more elements of
nature. These elements are associated with many things, and you can use
those various associations in your magic. Elemental magic is very powerful
because the elements surround us at all times. Fire is unique among the
elements because it cannot exist alone and must be burning something. Fire is
extremely powerful but also very destructive. The other elements exist
without a destructive act. However, just as fire is based on destruction, it is
also an element of new birth. This is because fire burns off the forest's
undergrowth so that the forest can begin growing again. Water is associated
with intelligence and is useful in academics, as well as a general
understanding of things. Air is an element of whimsy and being flighty.
However, the air is also the element of spring and renewal, which pairs well
with fire's destruction. Finally, there is earth, which is an element of
protection.
How Many Elements Are There?
There is often confusion about how many elements there are. The classical
elements only have four elements, earth, air, fire, and water, but in ancient
Greece, it was proposed that there was a fifth element, which was spirit.
Spirit, otherwise known as ether or æther, was proposed by ancient
philosophers who argued that there was a "higher" air, which was spirit.
Spirit is often used by Wiccans in their elemental pentagrams (see later in this
Chapter). However, in Asia, specifically in China, there is a different system
of elements. The Chinese have elements of wood, water, metal, earth, and
fire. These elements are also valid and very powerful. Below are descriptions
of both the classical elements and the expanded Chinese elemental system.
The Classical Elements
There are four classical elements. They are air, water, earth, and fire. The
four classical elements have been known since the dawn of civilization and
likely before that. In ancient Sumer, there was a variation of these elements,
with air being sky, but otherwise, they are essentially the same. The classical
elements have their roots in ancient Greece and Rome, which included the
elements in many different philosophies and sciences. These classical
elements are the ones currently best known and are very powerful when
combined with your spells or when you summon an elemental creature. Each
of the four classical elements is detailed below, with their various
associations and correspondences.
Air
Gender: Masculine (active)
Qualities: Moist and warm
Time of Day: Morning and sunrise
Direction: East
Color: Yellow
Magical Tools: Wand, sword, dagger, or athame
Season: Spring
Elemental Creature: Sylphs (invisible entities)

Earth
Gender: Feminine (passive)
Qualities: Dry and cold
Time of Day: Midnight
Direction: North
Color: Green
Magical Tools: Pentacle
Season: Winter
Elemental Creature: Gnomes

Water
Gender: Feminine (passive)
Qualities: Moist and cold
Time of Day: Sunset
Direction: West
Color: Blue
Magical Tools: Cup
Season: Fall
Elemental Creature: Undines (water nymphs)

Fire
Gender: Masculine (active)
Qualities: Dry and warm
Time of Day: Noon
Direction: South
Color: Red
Magical Tools: Sword, athame, and dagger
Season: Summer
Elemental Creature: Salamander (This refers to a mythical creature that can
live in a fire.)
Æther
The fifth element in the Western elements is æther. Æther is different from
the other elements in that it is invisible and powerful. It is the element of
spirit, and in ancient Greece, it was first proposed that there was an element
that covers the elements of spirit. Spirit is used as a spiritual element and is
tied to all spiritual things. Spirit represents the otherworldly presence in the
elemental system. There are very few associations or correspondences with
spirit.
Elemental Pentacle
The elemental pentacle is where you set up a pentacle, and you associate each
point of the five-pointed star with an element. The elements are laid out, with
the spirit being the point that has no opposite. Spirit has an association with
white. If you move clockwise, the next element is water, and it is associated
with blue. Moving to the next point, it is fire, which is associated with red.
Next is the earth, which is associated with green. Finally, there is air, which
is associated with the color yellow. The elements are also associated with
symbols.
The symbols are:
Spirit is represented by a circle.
Water is represented by an upside-down triangle.
Fire is represented by a right-side-up triangle.
Earth is represented by an upside-down triangle, with a line going
through the small end.
Air is represented by a right-side-up triangle, with a line through the
small end.
The Chinese Elements
While the classical elements have four elements, plus the spirit as the fifth,
the Chinese elements also have five elements. However, they are a bit
different from the Western elements, which have their roots in ancient
Greece. The Chinese elements include wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.
Each element has vast powers that you can tap into.

Wood
Climate: Windy
Direction: East
Color: Green
Virtue: Benevolence
Represents: Blooming, creativity, and flourishing
Season: Spring
Shape: Rectangular
Heavenly Creature: Azure dragon
Fire
Climate: Hot
Direction: South
Color: Red
Virtue: Propriety
Represents: Passion and enthusiasm
Season: Summer
Shape: Angular
Heavenly Creature: Vermillion bird

Earth
Climate: Damp
Direction: Center
Color: Yellow
Virtue: Honesty
Represents: Stability, nurturing, and security
Season: Change of seasons (last month of each season)
Shape: Square
Heavenly Creature: Yellow dragon

Metal
Climate: Dry
Direction: West
Color: White
Virtue: Righteousness
Represents: Determination, ambition, persistence, and progress
Season: Autumn
Shape: Round
Heavenly Creature: White tiger

Water
Climate: Cold
Direction: North
Color: Black
Virtue: Wisdom
Represents: Agile mind, brightness, aptitude, and mental strength
Season: Winter
Shape: Undulating
Heavenly Creature: Black tortoise
 Chapter 15: Book of Shadows

The true heart of the Wiccan religion is casting spells and engaging in rituals
or ceremonies. These ritual and magical practices are very important to
Wiccans. This chapter is titled "Book of Shadows" because that is the name
for a Wiccan's spell book, and this chapter is filled with how to prepare your
altar, making magical circles, ritual preparation, and spells. This chapter is
devoted to giving all the practical information you need to harness the
correspondences and associations found throughout this book.
Altars
As with any magical tool, you must consecrate your altar or stang before
using it. Making sure that the altar is prepared is an important step since you
want the magical and psychic energy to match your own. Also, because of a
large number of Wicca deities, it is useful to consecrate the altar to the
goddesses or gods that you want to worship. This helps the altar to be a
conduit for the deities’ divine powers.
To prepare your altar for use, follow these steps:
1. Collect the items that you want to have on your altar. These can include
pictures or drawings, clay idols, elemental symbols, incense, candles,
crystals, and other items that you want to use to empower your altar
and its connection to the God and Goddess.
2. If the altar cannot be moved, place it where you want it to be. It should
be somewhere where you can draw a magic circle for maximum
potency.
3. Draw a magic circle (see below) out of salt or chalk. It is useful to use a
color of chalk that is tied to you in some way — perhaps; it is
associated with a certain direction or symbol.
4. Place or draw a pentacle inside the circle.
5. Place a candle at each point of the pentacle. A useful color combination
is the color of the candle that corresponds to each element (see Chapter
14). You need to include the element of a spirit with a white candle.
6. Light the candles.
7. Repeat an invocation to the gods or goddesses that you plan to worship.
You should specifically call out the gods or goddesses that you want to
 be associated with your altar. Below is a basic invocation that uses the
general terms of Horned God and Moon Goddess.
O, Horned One!
O, Triple Faced Goddess!
Come and bless this altar with your divine touch!
Breath your power into this place and this time!
Let it gather in this altar and never be dismissed!

8. Exit the circle through a doorway (see below).

9. Let the candle burn out.
10.Break the circle to dissipate the energy.
11.Bury the candles outside in a place that reminds you of the Goddess and
the God.
Magic Circles
Magic circles are the cornerstone of Wiccan magic. They are used in a large
variety of spells, including the ones found in this book. Magic circles are
useful for two things. The first is containing your magical energy so that it
does not turn wild and cause an unfavorable effect. The second is to trap
magical creatures like ghosts, demons, and spirits. If you are gathering
magical energy, you should be inside the circle. If you are trapping
something in the circle, you want to be outside the circle so that it is trapped
and cannot attack you.
Typically, witches draw a magic circle with either table salt or chalk.
However, this is not strictly a requirement, and you can draw an invisible
magic circle with a wand, staff, or stang. This is often referred to as casting
the circle.
If you need to either enter or exit a magical circle, you can do this by opening
and closing a door in the circle. You can do this by using a wand or staff to
draw a line along the magic circle. Doorways can be either opened to closed
back up, so you can use this technique to open a door and enter it, then to
close the circle behind you.
You can also "break the circle." This happens either when you move inside
the circle without opening a door. This destroys the circle, and any magical or
psychic energy will dissipate. If an entity like a ghost, spirit, or demon is
trapped in the circle, they will be freed if you break the circle. The only way
to resolve this is to, first, trap the entity in a bottle or other object or to
dismiss it altogether. Breaking a circle is dangerous if you are not sure how
much energy is in the circle. A common way to break the circle is to smudge
the salt or chalk that the circle is made from.
Ritual Preparation
Another thing that you should be aware of before casting spells is being
prepared. There are many ways to prepare you for a ritual. One good option
for ritual preparation is dressing candles, which is carving runes or sigils on
the candle or rubbing herbs on it. For more information about candle
correspondences, see the appendix at the end of this book. Another way you
can prepare is to meditate on the spell you want to cast or the ritual or
ceremony that you are preparing for. Meditation can prepare your mind by
calming it and opening your chakras so that the magical and psychic energy
can easily flow through your body. This is specifically important if you are
planning on coming inside a magical circle. Finally, while this was touched
on with candles, you need to prepare your magical tools. You should make
sure that all of your tools are properly consecrated and ready to go. Another
way to prepare is to talk with the other people involved in the ritual or
ceremony. Sometimes, you can get your energy to align with another person,
and this enhances the magic by tenfold.
Making Your Own Spells
Not only can you use a Book of Shadows for spells, but you can also create
your spells. Creating your own spells might be daunting at first, but as you
practice magic, you will get a feel for what you like in spells. Do you like to
use crystals, or do you prefer elemental magic? When you make your own
spells, you can choose which tools to use and which correspondences you
want in your spells. A good rule of thumb is to look at this chapter and at
other Books of Shadow to see how spells are designed. You can use those
spells as a template for your own spells. One thing to remember when
making your own spells is that they do not need to be overly complex.
Instead, use the amount of ritual that you are comfortable with. The important
thing to remember is using the correspondences found in this book and
elsewhere in the heart of any spell.
Below is a catalog of different spells that you can use. Every effort is made to
provide you with an extensive group of spells so that you can see how
different spells work differently and, more importantly, is how the spells are
similar. Those similarities are the correspondences and associations from this
book. These spells were picked so that you can see the similarities and
differences in them.
The spell entries are written like the spells and consecrations throughout this
book. The entry will start with the name of the spell, a description, and any
magical tools you need to cast the spell. It will outline the steps in casting the
spell. If any incantation or invocation is included, it will appear in the
directions and will be italicized. The spells below will cover a wide range of
spells, from fertility to fighting addiction.

Addiction
The first spell in this grimoire is a spell to break an addiction. Addiction is a
terrible thing that can tear apart homes and families. Breaking it is very
important, but it takes powerful magic. This spell can be used to break any
kind of addiction but is specifically good for stopping alcoholism and
marijuana addiction. This is a kind of banishment spell, but, unlike the
banishment spell later in the chapter, this spell banishes the urges from the
target of the spell, which can also be you. Follow the steps below to cast the
spell.
Magic Tools
An empty bottle of the target's favorite alcohol or other symbols of the
addiction
A glass or cup of water
Table salt, chalk, or a wand
Pen, pencil, or quill
A piece of paper or parchment
Casting the Spell
1. Cast a magic circle and enter it, utilizing a doorway.
2. Place or draw a pentacle in the circle.
3. Place the symbol of the addiction in the middle of the circle. Bottles are
a very useful symbol since you can place the other symbol of the
addiction in it; however, it is not strictly necessary for the spell to
work.
4. Write the name of the addiction on the piece of paper or parchment.
5. Place the piece of paper in the bottle while concentrating on the spell’s
energy.
6. Pour the water from your cup into the bottle and recite the following
incantation:
Oh, Goddess of the Moon!
Oh, God of Horns and Tusks!
Let your energy enter this circle and heal [target of the spell’s name]!
 Bless us with your divine touch!
7. Make a door in the magical circle and exit it.
8. Break the circle and allow the energy to dissipate.
Banishment
The next spell is one that is designed to banish evil spirits, demons, and
ghosts. To perform this spell, you need to trap the entity in a magic circle to
banish it. This is a dangerous venture, and you should be prepared with your
tools ready. Once you know the target you want to banish, you can summon
the entity and trap it. This spell works well at removing entities from your
home, workplace, or other location.
Magic Tools
One black candle
Parchment or paper and a pen or pencil
Censer
Table salt or green chalk
Casting the Spell
1. Draw a circle of magic with the table salt or green chalk.
2. Make a doorway and enter it. Close the doorway when you are inside it.
3. Either draw a pentacle with the chalk or table salt or place a pentacle
inside it.
4. Put a black candle in the middle of the circle.
5. Light the candle while chanting a mantra.
6. Use the pencil or pen to write the spell’s target on the paper or
parchment.
7. Use the candle to burn the parchment.
8. Put the paper in the censer.
9. Exit the circle using a doorway. Close it behind you.
10. Let the candle burn until it burns out.
 11. Break the circle.
12. Take the ashes of the parchment or paper and bury them near a
tree.
Cleansing
Cleansing is an important process for a witch. Cleansing allows you to drive
away ghosts, evil spirits, and demons from your home, workplace, or other
location.
Magic Tools
Smudge stick
Table salt
Casting the Spell
1. Take the smudge stick and hold it up to the corners of the rooms and at
the doorways.
2. Take table salt and run it on the ground for each entrance to the outside.
Counterspell
Counterspells are very important. A counterspell is a spell that stops other
magical spells, hexes, and black magic. You need to know a counterspell to
defeat any black magic that is sent your way. You can also use a counterspell
to counter one of your own spells. You can tell if black magic is affecting
you by visualizing your aura. If a part of the aura has a black spot in it. You
should always use a magic circle when you are breaking spells, hexes, and
black magic. You will need the protection of the circle in case you are having
difficulty breaking the spell.
Magic Tools
Blue chalk or table salt
One Blue Candle
Black Pepper
A cup of water or wine
 Wand
Cauldron
Casting the Spell
1. Dress the candle by carving a rune in it and rubbing it with black pepper.
2. Cast a magic circle with table salt or the blue chalk.
3. Enter the circle using a doorway. Close the doorway when you are in the
circle.
4. Use the blue chalk or table salt to draw the symbol for elemental water
(see Chapter 14).
5. Put the cauldron into the middle of the circle.
6. Put the blue candle into the cauldron.
7. Pour the wine or water into the cauldron. The wine or water should just
cover the bottom of the cauldron and the candle.
8. Light the candle and say the following incantation:
Horned Lord, hear me!
I summon your power to this circle.
In your name, break this spell
Undo [whatever magic you are countering].
9. Exit the circle and close it behind you.
10. Allow the candle to burn out.
11. Break the circle and allow the energy to dissipate.
12. Take the candle and bury it outside.
Divination
Another useful spell and a requisite for any witch is divination. Divination
allows you to learn about the future (though it might be vague), or you can
use it to get answers from your patron deity or the universe itself. There are
many ways to use divination, from tarot cards to runestones. This spell is
designed as a general way to use divination.
Magic Tools
Blue chalk or table salt
One diamond gemstone
One blue candle
Mirror
Golden candleholder
Marigold
Casting the Spell
1. Dress the candle by rubbing it with marigold and carving an empty
square, which is the blank rune, and it means destiny. You can also
draw the sigil for water on the candle.
2. Cast a magic circle, drawing it with either table salt or blue chalk.
3. Draw a pentacle with the salt or chalk.
4. Put a mirror in the middle of the circle.
5. Put the blue candle in the golden candleholder next to the mirror, and
light the candle.
6. Hold the diamond, visualizing blue energy entering your Third Eye
Chakra.
7. Look into the mirror to see the future or to scry for something.
8. Exit the circle using a doorway and close it behind you.
9. Let the candle burn out.
10. Break the circle and allow the energy to dissipate back into the
universe.
11. Take the candle and bury it near a tree.
Fertility
One of the most used spells is the fertility spell. These spells are used to keep
men and women fertile, though there are different techniques for the two
genders. Fertility is one way to ensure that there will be a new generation.
Female Fertility
The first fertility ritual is a feminine spell. This spell can be cast either with
the woman’s belly button exposed or with the woman naked. If the spell is
cast with the woman naked, the woman should feel comfortable doing so.
She should never be pressured into nudity. Otherwise, the spell becomes
black magic and evil, and the action then opposes the Wiccan Rede.
Magic Tools
One banana
Green chalk or table salt (optional)
Stang or altar
Jade gemstone
Bed
Casting the Spell
1. Place the altar in the room or the stang if you cannot move your altar or
are not doing it in the location where your altar is kept. However, it
may be difficult to do so if you do not already have a bed in that room.
2. If you want to focus your energy, you can cast a magic circle with the
green chalk or table salt.
3. Let the woman lie down in bed.
4. Put the jade gemstone in the woman’s belly button.
5. Say the following invocation:
Moon Goddess, hear my call!
Bless [the woman’s name]!
Bring her a child to hold at her breast!
6. Concentrate on the jade gem and visualize green energy flowing from
you to the woman’s belly.
7. Finish the spell by placing the gem on the altar or stang.
8. Give the woman a banana to eat.
Male Fertility
Male fertility serves the same function as the feminine version; however, the
spell is slightly different. The male spell is useful if the man is experiencing
erectile dysfunction or a low sperm count.
Magic Tools
One banana.
Table salt or green chalk (Optional)
Bed
Altar or stang
An offering for the Horned God. This offering can include beer,
incense, wine, marijuana (if you are legally able to purchase it), acorns,
and gains. Each offering should be unique.
One green candle
Casting the Spell
1. Dress the candle by carving a rune or sigil on it. A good rune to use is
the Mannuz rune. It represents women.
2. Optionally, you can cast a magic circle with the green chalk or table salt.
3. Place an unpeeled banana, green candle, and the offering on the stang or
altar.
4. Let the man lie down in bed.
5. Make the following invocation:
Horned God, I summon thee!
Take this offering for you!
Bless this man with a child!
Help impregnate his partner!
6. Remove the candle from the stang. If it is on the altar, it should not be a
problem.
7. Light the candle and visualize green energy flowing from you to the
male, to his Sacral Chakra.
 8. Let the candle burn out.
9. If you used a magic circle, break it, and let the energy dissipate.
10. Bury the candle outside, near a garden.
11. Feast on the offering with the target of the spell.
Healing
Another spell that every witch should know is a healing spell. Healing spells
help remove maladies, disease, and even mental anguish. This is a general-
use healing spell. You may want to learn or create spells that target more
specific illnesses.
Magic Tools
Six green candles
A strand of hair from the target of the spell
One sapphire gemstone
Salt or white chalk
Ginseng
Casting the Spell
1. Dress the candle with a rune, glyph, or symbol. Laguz is a useful rune
for this spell.
2. Rub the candle down with Ginseng.
3. Draw a magic circle with the table salt or the white chalk.
4. Draw a pentacle on the ground with chalk or table salt.
5. Place a green candle at each point of the star and one candle in the
middle of the circle.
6. Light the candles.
7. Hold the sapphire in your right hand, and visualize green energy from
your throat chakra to the candles.
8. Burn the strand of the target’s hair with the candle in the middle of the
circle.
9. Exit the circle and close the door behind you.
 10. Allow the candle to burn out.
11. Break the circle by smudging the table salt or chalk.
12. Take the candle and bury it outside, preferably in a wooded area.
House Protection
Another useful spell is one of house protection. House protection helps to
make sure no evil spirits or black witches will attack your home. Using house
protection, you can proactively protect yourself.
Magic Tools
A smudge stick
Fern leaves
Wand
A flat stone with a protection rune, glyph, or sigil on it
Casting the Spell
1. Use the smudge stick around the doors and corners of the room.
2. Take the fern leaves and put them at the front door, to the side of the
doorway.
3. Use the wand and draw a pentacle on the front door. This pentacle can
be either on the outside or inside the doorway.
4. Say the following invocation:
Horned God!
Protect this home from black magic!
Horned God!
Driveaway the evil spirits and ghosts!
5. Put the stone with the rune or sigil outside near the front door.
Love
Love spells are another hallmark of witchcraft. People have gone to witches
for love potions throughout history. This spell is a knot magic love spell. To
cast this spell, you will tie a knot in a silk string. The knot spell is useful in
many situations and can technically be used on any two people to draw them
close; however, doing so will run the risk of causing unwanted relationships.
So make sure that you cast love spells with caution.
Magic Tools
Sandalwood incense
Censer
Length of silk string
Casting the Spell
1. Light the incense and place it in the censer.
2. Visualize the two people whom you want to bond together.
3. Take the length of string and begin tying knots in it.
4. Each time you tie a knot, you need to speak the names of the two people
you want to bond.
5. Tie the piece of string around the wrist of one (or both) or the targets of
the spell.
Sleep
Another useful spell is a sleep spell. You can use sleep spells when the target
of the spell, which can be you, is having trouble sleeping. This spell is
especially useful if the target of the spell is having problems with nightmares
and bad dreams. The spell will relive nighttime anxiety and fear. This is a
good ritual to do right before you go to bed.
Magic Tools
Bed
One sapphire
Dream pillow
Casting the Spell
1. Place the sapphire under the dream pillow.
 2. Have the target of the spell lay down on the bed.
3. Say the following invocation:
Lady of Three Face!
Lord of Horns and Tusks!
Take the negativity from my heart!
Leave me with pleasant dreams!
4. Have the target of the spell go to sleep. He or she will have pleasant
dreams.
Summoning
Sometimes, you need to summon a being, like a spirit, ghost, demon, or an
ancestor. This is very useful because you can question them and get useful
answers. You can specifically do this with ancestor spirits. You can use this
spell as a way to trap an evil spirit, as well.

Magic Tools
Empty bottle
Five black candles
Pentacle
Table salt or white chalk
Altar or stang
Picture of the entity or spirit
Casting the Spell
1. Dress the black candles by carving a rune, sigil, or glyph on it.
2. Use the table salt or white chalk to draw a magic circle.
3. Place a pentacle in the circle, or draw one with white chalk or the table
salt.
4. Place the empty bottle in the middle of the circle.
5. Place a black candle at each point of the pentacle and light them.
6. Exit the circle and close the door behind you.
7. Say the following incantation:
Come! Come! Come!
Come to me [target of the spell]!
Appear in this circle and show yourself!
I summon thee!
8. Allow the entity to form in the magic circle.
9. Ask the entity the questions you want to ask.
10. When you have asked your questions to the entity, you may
choose to trap the entity. If so, follow the step below.
Oh, Cernunnos!
Oh, Babd!
Force this creature into the bottle!
Trap it in this bottle, so no harm can be done.
11. See the being entity being sucked into the bottle.
12. Once it is trapped, open the circle with a doorway and put a cork
in the bottle.
13. Allow the candles to burn out.
14. Break the circle by smudging it.
15. Put the bottle somewhere safe so that no one can release the being
inside.
16. Take the candle and bury it outside.
 Appendix: Additional Correspondences

There are many correspondences in Wicca. There are associations with

crystal magic, astrology, elemental magic, and tarot cards, to name just a few.
This book was unable to cover every type of magic, so below are two charts
that map out the associations and correspondences for candle magic and
herbal magic.

Candle Magic
Color Color Meanings
The Goddess, purity, virginity, peace, or it can be
White substituted for any other color
Black Shapeshifting, protection, binding, and repels negativity
Brown Influence friendships
The Goddess, female energy, clairvoyance, dreams, astral
Silver energy, and telepathy
Third Eye, hidden knowledge, spiritual power, psychic
ability, and the ability to influence people who are in high
Purple places
Wisdom, elemental water, calm, spiritual inspiration,
Blue protection, and good fortune
Elemental earth, monetary success, growth, tree and plant
Green magic, and physic healing
Romance, caring, affection, planetary goodwill, and
 Pink nurturing
Elemental Fire, strength, lust, survival, career goals, fast
Red action, and blood of the moon
Legal matters, general success, justice, selling, and
Orange property deals
Money goals, professional growth, passion, business
Copper fertility, and career maneuvers
Gold The God, male energy, happiness, and to promote winning
Elemental air, the sun, accelerated learning, memory,
Yellow intelligence, and the ability to break mental blocks

Herbal Magic
Herb Name Correspondences
Adam and
Eve Root Love and happiness
Almond Money, addictions, wisdom, and prosperity
Aloe Protection, luck
Banana potency, fertility, and prosperity
Black Pepper Disenchantment
Cayenne Clarity
Chili Powder Hex breaking, fidelity, and love
Daisy Lust and luck
Ginseng Healing, lust, love, beauty, and wishes
Goldenseal Money and healing
Heather Luck, acceptance, rainmaking, and protection
 Lotus Protection and lock-opening
Prophetic dreams, legal matters, psychic
Marigold powers, and protection
Fertility, exorcism, Hunting, Health,
Mistletoe protection, and love
Pineapple Money, luck, and chastity
Ragweed Courage
Sesame Money and lust
Fertility, wisdom, health, abundance, and
Sunflower wishes
Ending relationships, banishing, and
Turnip protection
 Conclusion
Thank for making it to the end of Wicca for Beginners: Discover the
Tradition of Witchcraft and Find Your Own Path — Learn the Fundamentals
of Wicca, How to Perform a Spell and Bring Love, Healing, and Harmony in
Your Wiccan Life.
Let us hope it was informative and able to provide you with all the tools you
need to achieve your goals, whatever they may be. Let’s hope that it provided
you with enough information to make your spells, rituals, and ceremonies to
the next level. Using the guidelines from this book, you can easily take your
place among the many witches who live by the Wiccan Rede and practice
magic daily.
The next step is to keep reading. There are many books on Wicca and
witchcraft that can further your knowledge and understanding of Wicca.
Look for other books in this series for more information on what it means to
be a Wiccan.
These books will give a new perspective on neo-pagan religions and more in-
depth looks at the various magical practices found in Wicca and witchcraft as
a whole. The other step that you should take is to begin casting your own
spells and performing your own rituals. You can take the spells from this
book and adapt them to your magical practices and make the spells your own.
Also, you can always join a coven to learn from a High Priest or Priestess.
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