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Little EKit of Household Rituals
Little EKit of Household Rituals
Little EKit of Household Rituals
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Chapter 2: Visualization and positive thinking
So who believes in this idea?
While the idea behind the Law of Attraction might sound as though it’s based
in magick, or magic, there are actually cultures and religions all over the world
that use it in one form or another and have been for thousands of years. You
don’t have to be a practicing Wiccan or Pagan to believe in it. Almost everyone
believes in at least a little bit of magic just like everyone practices some form of
ritual, though they might not know it. Brushing your teeth is a ritual, but so is
making a wish and blowing out the candles on your birthday cake. In fact, that’s
a simple ritual using a candle right there!
A good way of looking at this is by thinking of it as a connection between events.
Let’s take the birthday candle ritual, for instance. If you believe that you can make
a wish and then blow out the candle and your wish will come true then that’s
connecting an action with a reality or an event. Avoidance might be another
example, although that’s usually chalked up to superstition. For instance, if you
walk under a ladder you’ll have bad luck or more specifically, if you break a mirror
you’ll have seven years of bad luck.
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the right direction. Even if you’re new to the area, then you’ve more than likely
at least daydreamed about the things that you would like to see happen to you.
While that might sound like a condensed version of the Law, it’s really one of the
most important aspects of it.
You must be able to visualize what it is that you desire in the first place. So why is
this important?
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The Magick of the “Placebo Effect”
For example, there are a good number of scholars and scientists that think that
magic itself can be psychologically beneficial to the people that use it and believe
in it. There are even doctors who agree that the power of thought is persuasive.
After all, placebos are used in the medical field all the time and sometimes have
the same results as the actual medications! Why? Because sometimes the power
of thought can be enough to change a person’s situation-like their health!
When you look at it from a medical viewpoint, you can also see how positive
thinking (and if you believe that your medicine is going to work then you’re
probably thinking pretty positively) can affect your mental health. Positive thoughts
can help ease anxiety and stress and those two things alone can have detrimental
outcomes to your overall health. When you take those away, you naturally start
to feel better. That’s just one example of how the power of thought can have a
physical impact on you.
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3. Of course, without belief you won’t get far at all. It’s also important to
be positive. Don’t focus on the “someday” aspect of what you want. Be
assertive and be powerful in your declarations. Use positive words and
affirmations like, “I’m a great writer” instead of “I’m a better writer than I
used to be.” Likewise, try to eliminate negative words from your vocabulary.
If you sought a new car, for instance, don’t say, “I had a bad car and now I
have a good one.” Instead, say, “I have a great car!” Try to get rid of words
such as “bad,” “broke,” “poor,” etc. Use positive affirmations. You have to
believe that things will change if you truly want them to.
As well as being direct and precise, you want to be as short as possible, too. The
Universe has a short attention span. Your subconscious mind is pretty similar. You
don’t want to overpower it with a lot of lengthy speeches. Be specific in what you
want, but be short. You can save all the details for your visualization. This is no
time to be passive-aggressive in your approach, either. While it might be more
polite to say something like, “Well, it’s been a really hard time lately and I could
sure use the money to pay off my credit card debt.” It’s just too long. Instead, say
something like, “I need $500 to pay off my credit card debt.”
Above all, you want to show gratitude for what you have received. The Universe
respects those who respect and cherish what they have. Don’t forget to say “thank
you.” With the Law of Attraction, you’re likely to get more of what you desire if
you’re grateful when you do receive what it is that you have been wanting.
Plus, when you’re thankful for what you have received you’ll feel positive and with
a positive attitude you’ll attract even more positive situations. It should act a little
bit like a domino effect.
There are many ways to show gratitude. Passing out compliments, taking time
out of your busy day to lend a helping hand to someone, or even just taking a
few seconds and enjoying the view from your front porch are all good ways of
showing the Universe that you appreciate what you have received.
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Relationships
Everyone has trouble with relationships from time to time. Whether the issue is in
your friendship or partnership, most relationships go through a tough period at
some point. That doesn’t mean that they have to end, however. Sometimes, they
just need a little extra work.
Perhaps one of you or both of you are hanging on to an old argument or issue.
Or, maybe you or your partner has some leftover anger or jealousy that needs
to be resolved. The Law of Attraction can help you visualize these problems and
then chip away at them.
This can also be used to help bring back a lost love or rekindle an old relationship.
Oftentimes, it’s the doubt and fear in our own hearts that shut people out and
keep them away. If you want to bring someone back into your life then the Law
can be used in this manner to let the Universe know that you are ready for this
person to return.
On the other hand, if you are seeking a new relationship then the Law of Attraction
can really be helpful at sending that partner to you. Knowing what qualities you
are seeking in a person, what kind of relationship you want, and being ready for
that relationship to come to you are all in key in helping you reach your goal.
Job and Career
If you’re stuck in a job or career that you aren’t finding emotionally or financially
fulfilling then it might be time to find something else. Chances are, though, that
you have tried and have found that it’s easier said than done. By using the Law
of Attraction, you can encourage new career opportunities to come your way so
that you are able to find a career that is fulfilling and exciting for you. Of course,
you still have to send out those applications and resumes!
Family Life
If you’ve been trying to conceive for awhile and haven’t had much luck, or you
have just started trying and want a little bit of extra luck on your side, then a ritual
designed to open your mind and body up to conceiving a child can be a good
way to work with the Universe to get what you want. It’s easy to forget, sometimes,
that we are all tied to the earth and occasionally by simply acknowledging this and
visualizing our deepest desires we can get what we want in terms of our family.
Protection
Whether you’re concerned about your family, your friends, or even yourself you
are already aware of the fact that everyone could use a little extra protection. The
Law of Attraction can help you send protective vibes to your loved ones, as well
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as help protect the home that you live in.
Negative energy can gather in our houses just like dust can and once it gets
in there, it likes to stay. A good clean sweep every once in awhile is good for
everyone and can open up new opportunities for you and your family. Bad vibes
and negative energy can have detrimental effects on every part of your life, from
your health to your relationships, and cleaning out the bad stuff can open you up
to great things.
Good Luck
It could be that you just need some good luck, too! Maybe you need general
good luck to get you through the day. Or perhaps you need some good luck in
the financial area of your life. If you ever feel like a little dark cloud is following you
then a ritual focused on helping you improve your luck would be a great way to
get out from under it and to get on with your life.
There are rituals designed to both help you get rid of bad luck as well as encourage
good luck to come your way, too. There are even financial rituals that can help
you clear out debts that you have hanging over your head. Wouldn’t it be nice to
have a windfall that could help you pay off everything at once?
There is no limit on what the Law of Attraction can help you achieve when you set
your mind to it. If you can see it happen, then it can happen!
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- A Ritual for Health -
Losing Weight & Feeling Great
Do you feel like you could use a couple of pounds, but you’re having trouble getting
motivated or finding the energy to devote to a healthy diet? Well, unfortunately
diet and exercise might still be the best way to get back in shape, but sometimes
it’s actually our minds that keep us from achieving our physical goals.
You’ve probably heard that you should drink several liters of water every day. This
is true, but do you know why? Because water will not only keep all of your organs
working at their peak performance, but it will keep you hydrated and make you
feel fuller when you drink at least a glass with your meals, leading you to eat less.
The following is a simple ritual that you should do twice a day that will not only
help you set out on a healthy path, but will help you realize your weight-loss goals
at the same time.
Step 1 Using the pencil and paper, draw a portrait of yourself. You don’t
want to make it too detailed, at least from the chest to the knees,
but do focus on making it pretty accurate in terms of your current
size.
Step 2 Using the tape, tape the portrait right in the middle of your
refrigerator.
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Step 3 Fill up your large glass with either tap water, if it’s safe to drink, or
bottled water.
Step 4 Stand in front of your portrait and look at it, focusing on the picture
as well as thinking about your current size. Repeat the following
words: “Water fills me to the core / Extra weight I’ll have no more
/ Thin and healthy I will be / Losing weight naturally.”
Step 5 You then want to slowly drink your water, being careful not to
drink too much too quickly. As you’re drinking the glass of water,
concentrate on your self portrait and envision yourself both in real
life as well as in the portrait getting smaller and smaller. Visualize
a smaller waistline, smaller hips, smaller thighs, and even smaller
arms if you wish. Imagine that the water that you are drinking
is leaking into every part of your body, filling it with energy and
willpower.
Step 6 Once you have finished the glass, use your pencil to erase the
midsection of your portrait. Then, redraw that section making
sure that you make it just a little bit smaller.
Why it Works
Not only is drinking water good for you, but if you can visualize yourself eating
healthier, getting more exercise, and actually getting thin and fit then you can
make it happen. Some people have the desire to lose weight and want to wear
smaller clothing, but they just can’t stop thinking of themselves as being healthy.
Instead of focusing on your current weight, however, it’s important to imagine
a thinner you. Therefore, drawing the portrait and making it get a little smaller
everyday and then actually seeing the image in your mind will motivate your
body to make the changes that it needs to.
Tips
If you can, try to drink 2 glasses of water at a time. The trick is to take your time,
however, and not rush things.
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- A Ritual for Love -
Bring Back a Love with a
Fresh Breeze
Is there someone that you’re missing? Have you lost a love that you would like to
have back? Are you nursing a broken heart? Have you tried everything you can
think of to get that person back again?
You might have heard that if you let something go and it comes back to you, then
it was meant to be. However, sometimes that object (or person in this case) tries
to come back but can’t. Perhaps, they hit a wall. Maybe it’s an emotional wall or
it could very well be a serendipity of chances. In this ritual, we are going to treat
that wall as a physical one and make sure that every door (and window!) is open
to them!
Step 1: Take your Windex (or cleaning solution of choice) and your
newspapers and start in your bedroom. Go up to your first window
and spray some of your cleaning solution on the window. Repeat
the following: “Washing the soul brings clarity / Bring my lost love
back to me.”
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Step 2: Gently wipe the residue away with the newspaper.
Step 3: Open the window, all the while visualizing that you are in fact
opening your heart to new opportunities with your lost love.
Imagine that you are clearing out the clutter of your soul and
creating an open heart that your lost love can fill again.
Step 4: As you are opening the window, repeat: “Baring my soul and
opening my heart / Come back to me (insert name) for a brand
new start.” Continue visualizing the person that you are thinking
of, making sure to focus on their face and unique physical
characteristics. As you are opening the window, imagine them
coming back into your life.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 for all the windows in your bedroom. Next, move
on to the kitchen and do the same. You will want to end with the
windows in your living room. Since these rooms are the heart
of the house (living, cooking, and sleeping) they are the most
important to focus on. However, if your lost love had their own
private room in your home (maybe they had an office or workout
room, for instance) then you’ll want to do it in this room as well.
Why it Works:
Not only are you creating a good space for them to occupy in your heart when
they do return, but you are also symbolically opening the windows to your heart
so that they can hopefully find the pathway back.
Tips
You don’t have to use newspaper to wash your windows. You can use whatever
cloth you desire. However, newspapers tend to streak less.
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- A Ritual for Love -
Fold in the Romance
If you’ve had your eye on someone for awhile and have put out the signals that
you are interested but they’re just not biting back then this simple ritual might
help get you noticed. This is one that is particularly effective if you already have
someone in mind that you are interested in, rather than simply trying to draw in
an ideal partner.
Step 1: Sit down in a comfortable position with your clean towels, fresh
from the dryer. (Or the clothesline.)
Step 2: Start with one towel and lay it out flat in front of you. Imagine
that your heart is in the center of the towel, free and ready for
romance.
Step 3: As you fold the towel in half, visualize that the towel itself is the
person that you are interested in. In essence, they are wrapping
themselves around your heart.
Step 4: As you fold the towel in its first half, repeat: “Wrap yourself around
my heart / I’m ready for love and a brand new start.” It’s important
that you really think about this person’s face as you are doing this.
Step 5: Now, as you fold the towel in its second half, repeat: “Come to me
and love you’ll find / I’m ready for you with my heart and mind.”
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Step 6: Place that towel aside and pick up a new one. With this one, you’ll
want to imagine that THEIR heart is in the center of the towel and
that you are wrapping yourself around it.
Step 7: When you fold it in half the first time, repeat: “I wrap myself around
your heart / Ready to find our brand new start.”
Step 8: Now, fold it in half again and repeat: “I come to you with a heart
open wide / Accept my love with an open mind.”
Step 9: Alternate with the rest of your towels until you are finished folding.
Why it Works:
It’s not just important that the object of your affection seeks you out and has an
open heart, but it’s important that your heart is open and ready for them, too.
That’s why it’s important to alternate.
Tips
For a little extra power, sprinkle a little bit of rose water into your wash. All you
need is a couple of drops and this will inspire romance.
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- A Ritual for Luck -
Wash Away the Bad Luck
It’s important to wash your face every day in order to eliminate the dirt and grime
that can accumulate. Washing your face can help your skin remain fresh and
clean and even get rid of free radicals that can lead to premature aging. But did
you know that it can also help wash away the bad luck?
Like dirt, bad luck can cling to you. If you’re having financial troubles, problems in
your relationships, or even just keep locking your keys in your car then you might
feel as though you have a little black cloud following you around. The following
ritual can help you get rid of that and encourage good luck to come your way
again.
Step 1: Light your green candle and repeat the following: “Creating better
opportunities / Good luck will find its way to me.”
Step 2: Take a couple of minutes and focus on the flame. Imagine that
the fire is burning inside of you, burning away all of the negative
energy and bad luck that has gathered within you.
Step 3: Wet your face and lather it up with soap. As you are lathering,
imagine that the soap is actually attacking the bad luck and stirring
it up.
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Step 4: Using the washcloth, wipe the soap suds away. Envision that as
you are wiping the soap away that you are actually wiping away
the bad luck that is clinging to you. Repeat: “I wash away the bad
luck of the day / And encourage good luck to come my way.”
Step 5: Once your face has been washed, blow out the candle. As you are
blowing it out, visualize extinguishing the last of the bad luck that
might be clinging to you.
Why it Works
The green candle is used for good luck. Washing away the bad luck not only gets
rid of it, but also encourages new, better luck to take its place.
Tips
You can do this first thing in the morning, too, if you wish.
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- A Ritual for Prosperity -
Let Wealth Bloom
This simple spell is an easy way to attract wealth and prosperity opportunities into
your life. If you already have a job, it could set the stage for a promotion, better
pay, and even better hours. If you don’t have a job, it can help you find one. It
can also attract ways to get some extra spending money, or help find ways to take
care of your bills.
This simple spell will help you find the opportunity that you deserve!
Step 1: Boil an egg (or crack it) and grind the eggshells up in a bowl. Make
sure they are as fine as you can get them. As you are grinding
them, repeat: “Ready for new opportunities / A good promotion’s
in store for me.” Try to meditate on the promotion that you are
seeking and imagine your boss calling you and informing you of
the news.
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Step 2: Fill your flower pot with potting soil, or dirt.
Step 3: Place your seeds in a small holes. Repeat: “Planting the seed for
my new start / Let it flower and bloom to make my mark.”
Step 4: Using the piece of paper, write out the new job title that you are
seeking and place it under the flower pot.
Step 5: Using the cup of water, sprinkle some water over the soil. Then,
take a small sprinkle of your eggshells and sprinkle some around
the soil. As you are doing both, imagine the flower growing and
producing a beautiful bloom. As you are doing this, repeat: “The
prosperity I seek will soon be mine. Hard work and luck is on my
side.”
Step 6: Every morning when you get up, repeat Step 4. Sprinkle a little bit
of water and just a little bit of eggshells on the soil. You will also
want to take a few minutes to meditate while you are doing so,
imagining different was you could receive more prosperity and
success in your life!
Why it Works
Eggshells are natural fertilizers and represent new growth, new birth, and new
opportunities. As the flower grows and blooms, it also symbolizes your new
personal growth and new responsibilities in your new job promotion.
Tip
You don’t want to over water your flower or add too much eggshells at once.
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- A Ritual for Prosperity -
Wipe Away Your Dust
AND Your Debts!
Who doesn’t want to be debt-free these days? We are tied to our debts more than
ever nowadays, whether we’re paying on student loans, credit cards, mortgages,
or other types of financial obligations. Even when we are able to pay on time,
it’s still hard to swallow the fact that the money we’re spending to pay down our
debts could be used for something more fun. The following ritual will help bring
you luck and more financial help when it comes to paying off a large debt that’s
been hanging over your head for awhile.
Step 1: Write down your debt, as well as the amount of the debt, on a
piece of paper.
Step 2: Place the paper under a purple candle and repeat the following
as you are lighting the candle: “On the road to a debt free life /
Like this candle, my future will burn bright.”
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Step 3: Take your dusting rag and furniture polish and start with the
dustiest piece of furniture in your house. Spray the furniture while
saying: “”Debt be gone and stay away / Release my financial
obligations today.”
Step 4: Using your dusting cloth, wipe the dust away and repeat: “I fully
accept the terms of this debt / But like this dust away it will be
swept.” While you are repeating the words, imagine that the dust
that you are sweeping away is actually your debt. Visualize the
debt as dust particles that are clogging up your financial future.
Imagine that as the dust goes flying, little parts of your debt are
flying away as well.
Step 6: Return to the candle and as you are blowing it out, repeat: “On
the road to recovery / My future is soon to be debt-free.”
Why it Works
We would all like to have a financial windfall to help us pay off an old (or a new)
debt. This ritual will help encourage financial luck to come your way so that you
are able to do this in one lump sum. At the same time, however, it will give you the
aptitude and the luck to chip away at your debt, too. Like dusting your furniture,
you will be wiping away the stronghold that the debt has over your life.
Tips
The visualization part of the ritual is especially important because you need to be
able to see the debt disappear. One of the bad things about having a big debt
is not being able to see the end in sight. Being able to envision it and seeing it
gone will make it more likely to happen. If you can see it happening, then it can
really happen!
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