Witchcraft:

A Guide to Magic
Often times people ask me if I have spells. Yes, I have spells. Some have worked,
some haven't. What a witch must keep in mind is that what works for me, may not
work for another witch. Magick is within everything. How it is perceived is different
from witch to witch. Some think patchouli oil is the best oil for a prosperity spell. I
prefer clove oil and have had success in using it. One of the wonders of magick is
that there is normally a wide variety of correspondences to choose from for any one
desired result. There must be about a hundred different herbs listed for love and at
least thirty for wealth and money (a few of which I have listed). I prefer to perform
candle magick. Candle spells are simple, they are not time consuming (very
important to a witch with little time) and they work. When I do a candle spell, I
carefully choose an appropriate color for the candle, a stone, an oil, and three herbs,
one for the physical realm, one for the mental realm and one for the spiritual realm,
plus one more as a type of catalyst (normally these catalysts are either Dragon's
blood, Mandrake or Mistletoe). How do I pick my correspondences? First, I must
know what I'm doing the spell for. Is it a prosperity spell, a healing spell, a spell to
find a new job or maybe to improve communication with a loved one? Once I
determine what I'm trying to accomplish, I hit the books. Within my library, I have
several books that index what various colors, herbs, oils and stones correspond with
various desired results. I try to be as specific as I can and try to blend my choice of
correspondences to better "describe" my desired result. If I'm going to perform a
prosperity spell, what attributes are going to be needed to reach the final goal?
Creativity, physical strength, courage? I try to chose some herb or the oil to
correspond with those added aspects and keep in mind that most herbs and oils have
several attributes. Its is very possible to have an herb with the attributes of both
wealth and, say, strength. With one herb you can accomplish two ends. I leave the
color of the candle to the core of the spell. For a prosperity spell, green, a banishing
spell, black. The same applies to the stone I use. I leave it to the core of the spell.
Having said all that, now I must also add, use what you have! One of the first spells
I did I literally raided my spice cabinet for the herbs I needed. Okay, so maybe
fennel would not have been my first choice, but it worked! I am fortunate to have an
orange tree in my back yard. Yes, I use the leaves, blossoms, fruit, and bark in place
of other possibly more popular herbs. Use what you have! Once I've gathered my
correspondences, I then charge them with the purpose of the spell. How is this done?
 There are a few techniques that must be utilized for this part of spellworking.
Ability to Meditate This is the art of clearing the mind of all mundane thoughts and
feelings. It is a state of relaxation and peace, the goal to reach a state of non-
thought. This is not easy and I still haven't mastered the technique yet, but do the
best you can. There are several very good books on the subject and even in many of
the books on Wicca and witchcraft there are simple techniques to help in mastering
meditation. This is essential to spellwork. Your mind must be at peace so that you
can focus on what you're trying to accomplish. Ability to Visualize This is the
ability to see with your mind, not with your senses. Although it is called
visualization, remember, use all your senses! Close your eyes. Within your mind's
eye, see a tree, whatever kind of tree you want or are familiar with. Let your mind
see its limbs, its leaves or needles (depending on the type of tree), the trunk, etc. Let
your mind feel the bark. Is it smooth, rough, spongy? Does the tree have a
fragrance? Let your mind smell that fragrance. Let your mind hear the wind as it
rustles the leaves. Visualization is not easy for some, but with practice you can
visualize anything. (Taste also falls into this category, but for our little discussion,
tasting a tree may not be prudent.) During spellwork you will visualize your goal
(and be specific and detailed!) before directing it into the item you're charging.
Ability to Direct Energy This is the ability to take the energies of the
correspondences and your own energy and directing it towards your goal. When you
charge an object, that energy is initially coming from you. From within yourself
imagine (visualize) a bright light, maybe white or the color that corresponds with
your goal, forming within yourself centered between your chest and stomach. Let
that light grow and expand. Then direct that light up through your body, down your
projective arm, out your fingertips (or through your athame or wand) and into
whatever your trying to charge. While you direct that light, that energy, you will be
visualizing your intent with as many specifics as you can. It is important to realize
that magick is energy flow. It is not power. All spells create a tangible connection
between the objects used and yourself. When you work magick, be specific, but be
careful! If you do a spell for a new job, remember to be specific in that your new job
doesn't come at the expense of another! "An Ye Harm None" Remember these
words when you work magick. As you finish your spell, (for me after I light the
candle), I add something to the affect of "May the energy of this magick harm none
and take a path that is for the good of all involved." For candle spells remember
that the flame must be allowed to continue to burn until it goes out on its own. I use
three and seven day candles that are in glass jars. You can sprinkle your herbs on
the top of them and they are safer. Remember not to leave a burning candle near
drapes or where something flammable may fall into the flame. Keep in mind that
the glass jars get hot, so handle with care and as the candle reaches the bottom of
the jar, make sure the candle is not sitting on something that might burn from the
 heat. I suggest getting a ceramic dish and put some sand in the bottom to act as
insulation. When I leave my home, I place the candle in my bath tub, just in case. If
for some reason it gets knocked over, there is nothing in my tub that could catch on
fire. For positive spells, once the candle is out, use the stone as a talisman. Carry it
with you or put it someplace where its presence will have an affect. For banishing
spells, very carefully remove all remnants, of the candle, especially the stone,
without touching it. Wrap the remnants in white paper and bury it outside,
preferably some distance away. Remember to write down your spells! You can
either keep these spells in your Book of Shadows or elsewhere. My Book of Shadows
is riddled with pieces of paper, napkins, whatever I happen to jot notes and spells
down on. Some choose to use their computers as their BoS. Regardless, with the
spells written down, can keep track of what works and what doesn't and you can
also keep track of what you are doing while you're doing it. A few words about
magick and ethics. Most magick, at least initially, is done for yourself. There will be
times when spellwork will be used to benefit other people. Any ethical witch WILL
NOT do a spell that will affect someone else specifically without that person's
permission. A witch must respect another person's soul path. What if you can't ask
them (i.e. you can't reach them, the person is unable to communicate, etc)? Then
you must honestly consider if that person would object. If your favorite aunt were
deathly ill and could not communicate, and you wanted to do a healing spell for her,
you would need to consider if she would agree to the spell if she could. If she were a
devout Fundamentalist Christian, chances are pretty good she'd say no. You must
respect her choices and her soul path. No witch in their right mind will perform
magick that is intended to manipulate, control or harm another. Remember, what
you send out will come back to you threefold. A witch should never sell a spell. If
someone asks you to do a spell for them, it is not unreasonable to ask them to cover
the expenses of the materials used, but other then that, no money should be received
for the magick you do. That is counter productive and can cloud the intent of the
magick. When someone asks you to do a spell for them, if possible, instead of you
doing the spell, teach them how to do it. The spell will have a better chance at
success and they will have a better understanding of how the magick works.

Colors. We perceive them as bright or dark, deep or light, sort-of this and sort-of
that, but regardless of whether it's a royal blue or an earth brown, color affects us.
It has been proven that colors have an affect on our brains and they do produce
different emotional results. What do you think of when you see red? Passion?
Maybe Anger? Regardless, the response is dramatic. Colors as used in magick are
similar in that they should evoke a response from you, but keep in mind, your
response to say purple, may be different than mine and this is perfectly okay. If you
see pink as healthy or health, so be it. The colors must have meaning to the person
using them. The magick of colors can be used in many different ways, just let your
creativity show you the way. The use of colors in magick is only limited to what you
want to use the colors for. Candle Magick, Mojo bags, pottets, robes, and alter and
tool decorations all benefit from the use of colors. How will you use them?
Here is a list of colors with some of their more common attributes.

ColorAttributeBlackBanishing, Crone Magick,

Mourning, Loss, Meditation, Abstinence, Feminine Divine
BluePeace, Healing, Tranquility, Truth, Sleep, Prophetic
Dreams, Friendship, Physical Protection, Hope
BrownAnimal Magick, Home, Locate Lost Objects
GoldSolar Deities, God (Masculine Divine)GrayNeutral
GreenBeauty, Employment, Fertility, Healing, Success, Good
Luck, Prosperity, Money, Rejuvenation, Masculine Divine
OrangeCreativity, Attraction, Stimulate Energy, Legal
Matters, Success, New Home
PinkLove, Honour, Friendship, Fidelity, Femininity
PurplePsychic Ability, Wisdom, Spirituality, Success,
Independence, Spiritual Growth, Power, Healing, Feminine
Divine
RedLust, Strength, Courage, Power, Health, Energy, Vitality,
Love, Magnetism, Willpower
SilverRemove Negativity, Encourage Stability, Psychic
Protection, Goddess (Feminine Divine)WhiteMeditation,
Healing, Truth, Peace, Spiritual Strength, Lunar Magick, Purity,
Protection, Happiness, Masculine Divine
YellowCharm, Confidence, Attraction, Wisdom, Visions,
Psychic Powers, Mental Powers, New Home
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HERBS

They can be found anywhere. From backyard plants and frontyard trees, to even
our grocer's produce section and spice selections. Herbs are probably the most
accessable of the correspondences used in magick, although some of the various
varieities may take a little searching in order to obtain them. I am blessed with a
family that lives in an area that is covered with a wonderful variety of trees and
plants and I frequently aquire some of my herbal correspondences from there. Find
books with listings of the local flora for your region and you might be surprised as
to what is available in your neighborhood. Also, there are many wonderful books
available that have extensive lists and more information on how to use herbs in
magick and everyday life. One such bood is Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of
Magical Herbs published by Llewellyn Press. **Warning!!**
Some of these herbs are poisonous and should be treat with considerable respect
and by all means, they should NOT be ingested! Before working with any herb,
make sure you know what you're working with! Be sure to keep all your herbs out of
the reach of children and pets.
Herbal Gender
GenderHerbFeminineAloe, Apple, Apricot, banana, Barley, Beech, Belladonna,
Birch, Blackberry, Cherry, Coltsfoot, Comfrey, Cypress, Daffodil, Daisy, Elder, Elm, Eucalyptus,
Foxglove, Gardenia, Goldenrod, Grape, Heather, Hellebore, Honesty, Iris, Irish Moss, Ivy,
Jasmine, Lady's Mantle, Lemon, Lilac, Lily, Lucky Hand, Magnolia, Mugwort, Myrrh, Myrtle,
Oats, Orchid, Pansy, Peach, Plum, Raspberry, Rose, Rye, Sagebrush, Sandalwood, Strawberry,
Tansy, Thyme, Tulip, Vanilla, Violet, Wheat, Willow, Yarrow, Yew

MasculineAcacia, Allspice, Angelica, Ash, Aspen, Basil, Bay, Bittersweet, Borage, Brazil Nut,
Broom, Caraway, Carnation, Cedar, Chamomile, Chestnut, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Curry,
Dandelion, Dill, Dragon's Blood, Eyebright, Fennel, Flax, Frankincense, Ginger, Hazel,
Heliotrope, Holly, Honeysuckle, Hops, Juniper, Larch, Lavendar, Lily of the Valley, Mandrake,
Maple, Marigold, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mint, Mistletoe, Oak, Orange, Pecan, Pennyroyal,
Pine, Pomegranate, Red Sandalwood, Rice, Rosemary, Rowan, Saffron, Sage, Sesame, Sunflower,
Thistle, Walnut, Yucca
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Elemental Ruler
Element Herb
 EarthAlfalfa, Barley, Buckwheat, Corn, Cotton, Cyrpess, Fern, Honeysuckly, Magnolia,
Mugwort, Oats, Patchouly, Pea, Potato, Rye, Sage, Tulip, Vervain, Wheat

AirAcacia, Almond, Aspen, Bittersweet, Bodhi, Brazil Nut, Broom, Caraway, Clover,
Dandelion, Goldenrod, Hazel, Hops, Lavendar, Maple, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mistletoe,
Mulberry, Pecan, Pine, Rice Senna

FireAllspice, Ash, Bay, Carnation, Cedar, Cimmamon, Clove, Cumin, Dill, Dragon's Blood,
Flax, Frankincense, Ginger, Holly, Juniper, Lovage, Mandrake, Mrigold, Oak, Orange, Pepper,
Rosemary, Sunflower, Tea, Thistle, Walnut

WaterAloe, Apple, Apricot, Birch, Blackberry, Chamomile, Cherry, Comfrey, Daffodil, Daisy,
Elder, Foxglove, Heather, Hellebore, Iris, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lemon, Lilac, Lily, Myrrh, Orris,
Peach, Plum, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Sandalwood, Stawberry, Tansy, Thyme, Vanilla, Violet,
Willow, Yew

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Herb Planetary Rulers

Planetary RulerHerb
SunAcacia, Ash, Bay, Carnation, Cedar, Chamomile, Cimmamon, Hazel, Heliotrope, Juniper,
Marigold, Misteltoe, Oak, Orange, Pam, Peony, Rice, Rosemary, Saffron, Sunflower, Tea,
Walnut

MoonAloe, Cotton, Dulse, Eucalyptus, Gardenia, Grape, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lemon, Liiy,
Myrrh, Poppy, Potato, Sandalwood, Willow

MercuryAlmond, Aspen, Bittersweet, Brazil Nut, Caraway, Clover, Dill, Fennel, Fern, Flax,
Lavendar, Mandrake, Marjoram, Mint, Mulberry, parsley, Pecan, Senna

VenusApple, Apricot, Avocado, Barley, Birch, Blackberry, Cherry, Corn, Cowslip, Daffodil,
Daisy, Elder, Foxglove, Goldenrod, Iris, Lilac, Magnolia, Oats, Pea, Peach, Plum, Raspberry,
Rose, Sugar Cane, Thyme, Vanilla, Violet, Willow

MarsAllspice, Basil, Briony, Broom, Carrot, Chili Pepper, Dragon's Blood, Ginger, Holly, Hops,
Onion, Pennyroyal, Pine, Reed, Thistle, Woodruff

JupiterAnise, Bodhi, Chestnut, Clove, Honeysuckle, Maple, Meadowsweet, Nutmeg, Sage,

 Witch Grass

SaturnAmaranth, Beech, Belladonna, Cypress, Elm, Hellebore, Ivy, Lady's Slipper, Mimosa,
Pansy, Patchouly, Tamarisk, Yew

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Magickal Intention
IntentionHerb
BeautyAvocado, Catnip, Ginsing, Maidenhair

CatalystsDragon's Blood, Mandrake, Mistletoe

CourageBorage, Mullein, Ragweed, Rose, Sweetpea, Tea, Thyme, Yarrow

DivinationBlack Willow, Broom, Cherry, Clove, Dandelion, Hibiscus, Ivy, Meadowsweet, Orris

DreamsAnise, Cinnamon, Holly, Marigold, Mugwort, Yarrow

EmploymentDevil's Shoestring, Lucky Hand, Pecan

Faeries and ElvesDaisy, Foxglove, Ragweed, Shamrock, Wood Sorrel

FertilityDaffodil, Ginseng, Grape,Hazel, Mandrake, Mistletoe, Mugwort, Nuts, Oak, Patchouly,

Poppy, Rice, Sunflower, Wheat

FriendshipLemon, Love Seed, Sweetpea

Good LuckAllspice, Aloe, Bluebell, Clover, Daffodil, Fern, Goldenrod, Heather, Honeysuckle,
Irish Moss, Job's Tears, Moss, Nutmeg, Rose, Sandalwood, Strawberry, Violet

HappinessCatnip, Cyclamen, Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Lavender, Marjoram, Meadowsweet,

Saffron, Witch Grass

HealingAllspice, Apple, Bay, Bittersweet, Blackberry, Carnation, Cedar, Cinnamon, Fennel,

Flax, Gardenia, Garlic, Ginseng, Henna, Hops, Ivy, Job's Tears, Mint, Mugwort, Myrrh, Oak,
Pine, Potato, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thistle, Thyme, Violet, Willow
HealthAsh, Caraway, Coriander, Ginseng, Juniper, Marjoram, Mistletoe, Nutmeg, Oak, Rose,
Thyme

Legal MattersBuckthorn, Hickory, MarigoldLoveApple, Apricot, Almond, Barley, Basil,

Brazil Nut, Chamomile, Cherry, Chestnut, Cinnamon, Clove, Clover, Coriander, Daffodil, Daisy,
Gardenia, Ginger, Hibiscus, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavendar, Lemon, Marjoram, Meadowsweet,
Mistletoe, Orange, Plum, Poppy, Raspberry, Rose, Rosemary, Senna, Strawberry, Thyme,
Valerian, Vanilla, Violet, Willow, Yarrow

Mental PowersCaraway, Grape, Rosemary, Walnut

Money, WealthAlmond, Basil, Blackberry, Cedar, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Dill, Fern,
Ginger, Goldenrod, Honeysuckle, Irish Moss, Jasmine, Lucky Hand, Mint, Moss, Myrtle,
Nutmeg, Oak, Orange, Patchouly, Pine, Rice, Snapdragon, Tea, Vervain Wheat

PeaceGardenia, Lavendar, Meadowsweet, Pennyroyal, Violet

ProsperityAlmond, Ash, Banana, Nuts, Oak, Tulip

ProtectionAcacia, Aloe, Angelica, Anise, Ash, Basil, Birch, Blackberry, Blueberry, Broom,
Caraway, Carnation, Cadar, Cinquefoil, Clover, Cotton, Cypress, Dill, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Flax,
Foxglove, Grass, Hazel, Heather, Holly, Irish Moss, Ivy, Lilac, Mandrake, Marigold, Mistletoe,
Mugwort, Mulberry, Oak, Olive, Pine, Primrose, Raspberry, Rice, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood,
Spanish Moss, Thistle, Valerian, Violet, Willow

Psychic AbilityBay, Cinnamon, Honeysuckle, Marigold, Rose, Thyme, Yarrow

PurificationBay, Broom, Cedar, Chamomile, Iris, Parsley, Sage, Valerian, Vervain

SleepChamomile, Hops, Lavendar, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Vervain

SpiritualityCinnamon, Frankincense, Heather, Myrrh, Sandalwood

StrengthBay, Carnation, Mugwort, Mulberry, Thistle

SuccessCinnamon, Clover, High John the Conqueror, Mistletoe, Patchouly, Sandalwood,

Vanilla

WisdomBodhi, Iris, Sage, Sunflower

WishesBamboo, Beech, Dandelion, Dogwood, Job's Tears, Sage, Sandalwood, Sunflower, Violet

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 "Contrary to what you may have heard, magic is a natural
process."--Scott Cunningham
Crystals, stones and metals have been used by humans for tens of thousands of
years. They are used to make our homes and have been made into weapons or used
to sharpen them. They also have been used as tools of magick and religious ritual
and as talismans and offerings to the Gods. We may not notice them, but they are
everywhere in our lives. It is not uncommon to find the even the most skeptical non-
believer wearing a birthstone ring, the stone considered lucky for a person born
during that month. Today, the natural energies of stones and crystals are being
rediscovered by a whole new generation. As tools of magick, stones lend us their
energies and provide us with places to store our own energies. They are like natural
batteries, storing within them the energies of the Earth. They come in a rainbow of
colors from ice clear to solid, glossy black and come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and
textures. They are a direct connection to the Earth that provides us with all we need
for existence. They are found within the Earth, a true gift of the Goddess and God.
Stones are used as talismans to protect from the unknown and are returned to the
Earth to insure the fertility of the fields and the success of the crops. Stone magick
covers all aspects of life: health, love, prosperity, spirituality, wisdom, just to name
a few. In conjunction with candle magick, stones add their energies and concentrate
the purpose within themselves. Because of this, the stone used for a positive spell is
retrieved and used as a talisman. For a negative or banishing spell, the stone is
never touch and carefully returned to the earth far from your home. Before a stone
is used in a spell, the stone should be charged with the purpose of the spell. This is
done by holding the stone in your projective (right) hand and letting the energy that
is within you pour into the stone while visualizing the purpose. Some say the best
stones are the ones you gather yourself. For most of us, this is not very realistic, but
if you can, try to find stones in stream beds or lake bottoms, maybe from a wooded
path or even in your own back yard. Remember, when you do gather stones, ask the
Earth first and then thank it for its sacrifice. Some witches perform a small ritual
before they go on stone gather expeditions, making offerings to the Earth and
praying for a good hunt. Keep in mind that the stones you buy from whatever
source (I found a wonderful selection at a Books-A-Million not too long ago), the
stones need to be cleansed of any negativity or lingering psychic clutter. You have
no idea how many people have handled the stones before you or how they were
claimed from the Earth, but you can probably guess that the Earth was not asked or
thanked for its sacrifice. The stones can be cleansed using several methods. Set the
stone in direct sunlight, preferable outside, and let the Sun's energies do the work.
 The stone should stay outside for anywhere from one day to a week, depending on
how much other energy the stone's absorbed. The stone should be brought in every
evening at dusk. Check the stone by placing it in your receptive hand (left). Does the
stones natural energy vibrations feel normal? Once they do, the cleansing is
finished. If you happen to live near a stream or river or maybe on the ocean, you
can use the running water to cleanse the stones as well. This is done by placing the
stones in a mesh bag, tying them off somehow so as to not loose them and let the
running water cleanse them overnight. If one night is not enough, leave it for
another. The Earth can also be used, although this method is much more time
consuming. Take the stones and bury them in the earth. Remember to mark where
the stones are buried! Leave them there for a week or two. Check them to see if they
are cleansed. If not, rebury them and wait another week. If none of these methods
are possible, a small ritual can be performed using a bowl of fresh earth (North), a
small basin of water (West), incense (East) and a red candle (South). Pass the stone
through each of these elements while asking the element to aid in cleansing the stone
of all negativity and unwanted energies. Follow the links below to charts containing
information about some of the various stones and crystals and their attributes.

Energy
There are two basic energies that stones possess. They are either projective, or receptive.
Projective stones tend to be strong, bright, forceful. Receptive stones are calm, inward, peaceful.
Follow the chart below to learn more about these unique energies and the stones that fall into
each category.

Projective Masculine; Healing, Protection, Intellectual Powers, Luck, Success, Will

Power, Courage, Self ConfidenceBlack, Brown and Red Agate, Amber, Apache Tears,
Aventurine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Cat's-eye, Citrine, Cross Stone, Diamond,
Garnet, Red Jasper, Lava, Obsidian, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Sardonyx, Sunstone,
Tiger's-eye, Red Tourmaline, Zircon
Receptive Feminine; Soothing, Love, Wisdom, Compassion, Eloquence, Sleep, Dreams,
Friendship, Growth, Fertility, Prosperity, Spirituality, Psychism, MysticismBlue Lace and
Green Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Azurite, Blue Calcite, Pink Calcite,
Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Coal, Coral, Cross Stone, Quartz Crystal, Emerald,
Fossils, Jade, Brown and Green Jasper, Jet, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Moonstone,
Mother-of-Pearl, Olivine, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Salt, Sapphire, Sugilite, Black, Blue,
Green and Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise

Elemental Rulers
ElementStone/Crystal
 Earth Peace, Grounding, Centering, Fertility, Money, Business Success, Stability,
GardeningGreen Agate, Green Calcite, Cat's-eye, Chrysoprase, Coal, Emerald,
Brown and Green Jasper, Jet, Malachite, Olivine, Peridot, Salt, Black and Green
Tourmaline, Turquoise

Air Communication, Travel, IntellectAventurine, Mottled Jasper, Mica, Pumice

Fire Protection, Defensive Magick, Physical Strength, Magickal Energy, Courage, Will Power,
PurificationBanded, Black, Brown, Red Agate, Amber, Apache Tear, Bloodstone,
Carnelian, Citrine, Quartz Crystal, Diamond, Garnet, Hematite, Red Jasper, Lava,
Obsidian, Onyx, Ruby, Sardonyx, Sunstone, Tiger's-eye, Topaz, Red and
Watermelon Tourmaline, Zircon

Water Love, Healing, Compassion, Reconciliation, Friendship, Purification, De-stressing,

Peace, Dreams, Sleep, Psychic AbilityBlue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Azurite,
Blue and Pink Calcite, Chrysocolla, Coral, Quartz Crystal, Jade, Lapis Lazuli,
Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl, Pearl, Sapphire, Selenite, Sodalite, Sugilite, Blue,
Green, Pink Tourmaline

Planetary Rulers
Planetary RulerStone/Crystal
Sun Legal Matters, Healing, Protection, Success, Illumination, Magickal and Physical
EnergyAmber Orange Calcite, Carnelian, Quartz Crystal, Diamond, Sunstone,
Tiger's-eye, Topaz, Zircon

Moon Sleep, Dreams, Gardening, Love, Healing, Home, Fertility, Peace, Compassion,
SpiritualityAquamarine, Quartz Crystal, Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl, Pearl,
Sapphire, Selenite

Mercury Increasing Mental Powers, Eloquence, Divination, Studying, Communication,

Travel, WisdomAgate, Aventurine, Mottled Jasper, Pumice

Venus Love, Fidelity, Reconciliation, Beauty, Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, Luck, Friendship,
Compassion, Meditation, WomenAzurite, Blue, Green, Pink Calcite, Cat's-eye,
Chrysocolla, Coral, Emerald, Jade, Green Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Olivine,
Peridot, Blue, Green, Pink, Watermelon Tourmaline, Turquoise
Mars Courage, Healing (after Surgery), Physical Strength, Politics, Sexual Energy, Protection,
Defensive Magick, MenBloodstone, Flint, Garnet, Red Jasper, Onyx, Ruby, Sardonyx,
Red and Watermelon Tourmaline

Jupiter Spirtuality, Meditation, Psychism, RitualAmethyst, Lepidolite, Sugilite

Saturn Grounding, Centering, Protection, Purification, LuckAlum, Apache Tear, Coal,

Hematite, Brown Jasper, Jet, Obsidian, Onyx, Salt, Black Tourmaline

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Magickal Intention
AttributeStone/Crystal
BeautyAmber, Cat's-eye, Jasper, Opal

Business SuccessBloodstone, Malachite, Green Tourmaline, Yellow Zircon

CourageAgate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Diamond, Lapis Lazuli,

Tiger's-eye, Turquoise

DietingMoonstone, Topaz

DivinationAzurite, Jet, Moonstone, Obsidian, Tiger's-eye

DreamsAmethyst, Azurite, Flourite

EloquenceCarnelian, Celestite, Sardonyx

FriendshipChysoprase, Pink Tourmaline, Turquoise

GardeningAgate, Jade, Malachite, Brown Zircon

GodCitrine, Malachite, Sunstone

GoddessMoonstone, Chrysocolla
 GroundingHematite, Moonstone, Obsidian, Salt, Black Tourmaline

HappinessAmethyst, Yellow Zircon

HealingAgate, Amber, Amethyst, Bloodstone, Cat's-eye, Coral, Diamond, Garnet,

Jade, Jasper, Jet, Lapis Lazuli, Topaz, Turquoise, Red Zircon

LongevityAgate, Fossils, Jade, Petrified Wood

LoveAgate, Amber, Amethyst, Beryl, Emerald, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite,

Moonstone, Olivine, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, Turquoise

LuckAmber, Apache Tear, Aventurine, Cross Stone, Jet, Olivine, Opal, Pearl,
Sardonyx, Tiger's-eye, Turquoise

Magickal PowerBloodstone, Quartz Crystal, Malachite, Opal, Ruby

MeditationGeodes, Sapphires, Sodalite

Mental PowersAventurine, Emerald, Fluorite, Zircon

Money, Wealth, ProsperityAventurine, Bloodstone, Calcite, Cat's-eye, Coal,

Emerald, Jade, Mother-of-Pearl, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Salt, Sapphire,
Tiger's-eye, Topaz, Green Tourmaline, Brown, Green or Red Zircon
PeaceAmethyst, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Carnelian, Coral, Diamond, Lepidolite,
Malachite, Obsidian, Sapphire, Sardonyx, Blue Tourmaline

Physical EnergyBeryl, Selenite, Sunstone, Tiger's-eye, Red Tourmaline, Red

Zircon

Physical StrengthAgate, Amber, Beryl, Bloodstone, Diamond, Garnet

ProtectionAgate, Amber, Apache Tear, Calcite, Cat's-eye, Citrine, Coral, Quartz

Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Flint, Fossils, Garnet, Jade, Jasper, Jet, Lapis Lazuli,
Lava, Malachite, Marble, Moonstone, Mother-of-Pearl, Obsidian, Onyx, Pearl,
Peridot, Petrified Wood, Ruby, Salt, Sardonyx, Sunstone, Tiger's-eye, Topaz, Black
 Tourmaline, Red Tourmaline, Turquoise, Clear Zircon, Red Zircon

PurificationAquamarine, Salt

Sexual EnergyCarnelian, Sunstone, Yellow Zircon

SleepMoonstone, Peridot, Blue Tourmaline

SpiritualityCalcite, Diamond, Sugilite

SuccessAmazonite, Chrysoprase, Marble

TravelChalcedony, Orange Zircon

WisdomCoral, Jade, Sodalite, Sugilite

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OILS AND ESSENCES

Like the herbs and stones used in magick, oils and essences play an important role
in a witch's magickal life. We use oils in candle spells, in potppouri, we rub them on
talismans and stones, we place them in baths, and on ourselves to boost magickal
intent. Remember that oils need to be used in conjunction with visualization.
Essences can be incense, musks and tinctures. The most common essence is incense
which can be bought in almost any large retail store (Walmart even has a small
selection of incense and incense burners) or through metaphysical stores and Craft
supply stores (one of the best supplies of incense I've seen was at a flea market).
The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham is a wonderful
book that not only lists how these essential magickal correspondences can aid your
magick, but also has recipes for how to make your own. On to the tables.

Oil and Essence Planetary Rulers and

 Substitutions
Planetary RulerOil/Essence
Sun Healing, Portection, Success, Illumination, Magickal Power, Physical EnergyBay,
Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Juniper, Orange, Rosemary, Sandalwood,
Tangerine

Moon Sleep, Psychic Dreams, Psychic Awareness, Gardening, Love, Healing, Fertility, Peace,
Compassion, Family, SpiritualityCamphor, Jasmine, Lemon, Lemon Balm, Myrrh,
Sandalwood
Mercury Intelligence, Eloquence, Divination, Study, Self-Improvement, Breaking Negative
Habits, Communication, WisdomLavender, Lemon Verbena, Lemongrass, Peppermint
Venus Love, Fidelity, Reconciliation, Beauty, Youth, Happiness, Pleasure, Luck, Friendship,
MeditationCardamom, Geranium, Heather, Lilac, Rose, Spearmint, Violet
Mars Courage, Healing, Physcial Strength, Politics, Sexual Energy, Protection, Defensive
MagickBasil, Coriander, Ginger, Peppermint, Pine
Jupiter Spirituality, Meditation, Money, ProsperityClove, Honeysuckle, Nutmeg
Saturn Protection, Purification, Longevity, VisionsCypress, Patchouly
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Oil and Essence Elemental Rulers and

Substitutions
Elemental RulerOil/EssenceEarth Peace, Fertility, Money,
Business Success, Growth, EmploymentCypress, Honeysuckle, Patchouly, VetivertAir
Communication, Travel, Intellect, Eloquence, Divination, Freedom, WisdomLaender,
Lemongrass, Mace, PeppermintFire Communication, Defensive Magick, Physical
Strength, Magickal Power, Courage, Wil Power, PurificationBasil, Bay, Cedarwood,
Cinnamon, Clove, Frankincense, Juniper, Lime, Orange, Peppermint, Rosemary,
TangerineWater Love, Healing, Peace, Compassion, Reconciliation, Friendship, Sleep,
DreamsLemon Balm, Camomile, Cherry, Eucalyptus, Jasmine, Lemon, Myrrh, Rose,
Sandalwood, Speamint, Vanilla, Violet
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 Oil and Essence Magickal Intentions
Magickal IntentionOil/Essence
CourageBlack Pepper, Frankincense, Geranium, Thyme
DivinationCamphor, Clove, Orange
HappinessLavender, Meadowsweet
Healing/HealthBay, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Juniper,
Lemon Balm, LIme, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood,
Spearmint, Violet
LoveApricot, Basil, Camomile, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Geranium, Ginger,
Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Rosemary,
Vetivert, Violet, Yarrow
LuckNutmeg, Orange, Rose, Vetivert, Violet
LustCinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Lemongrass, Olive, Patchouly, Peppermint,
Rosemary, Vanilla
Money and RichesBasil, Camomile, Cedarwood, Connamon, Clove, Ginger,
Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouly, Peppermint, Pine, Vetivert,
Wood Aloe
PeaceLavender, Pennyroyal, Violet
Magickal PowerGinger, Tagnerine, Vanilla
ProtectionAnise, Basil, Bay, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove,
Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Honeysuckle, Juniper, Lavender,
Lime, Myrrh, Niaouli, Patchouly, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood,
Vetivert, Violet
Psychic AwarenessBay, Camphor, Cassia, Cinnamon, Clove, Honeysuckle,
Lemongrass, Lilac, Mace, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Thyme, Yarrow
PurificationBenzoin, Camomile, Camphor, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus,
Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Lemon Verbena, Lime, Musk, Myrrh,
Peppermint, Pine, Rosemary, Sandalwood
SpiritualityCassia, Cinnamon, Frankincense, Jasmine, Myrrh, Pine,
Sandalwood, Wisteria
 Bide the Wiccan Law ye must, In perfect love and perfect trust. Eight words the Wiccan Rede
fulfill: An' ye harm none, do what ye will. What ye send forth comes back to thee So ever mind
the law of three. Follow this with mind and heart, Merry ye meet, and merry ye part. Blessed Be.

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 Astrological
Correspondances
These are just a small sampling of various correspondances as
related to Astrological (Sun) signs. This is by no means a total
listing.
Astrological Sign & DatesAngel PlanetElementStoneFlower/HerbColorDay o.t. Week
ARIES March 21 - April 19SamaelMarsFireRuby, Garnet, Bloodstone, DiamondThistle, Wild Rose,
GroseRed, bright colorsTuesday
TAURUS April 20 - May 21AnaelVenusEarthSapphire, Emerald, Jade, OpalViolet, Wild & Red Roses,
ColtsfootBlues, GreensFriday
GEMINI May 22 - June 20RaphaelMercuryAirDiamond, Jade, Topaz, AquamarineParsley, Dill,
Snapdragons, IrisWhite, Spr. Green, Silver,YellowWednesday
CANCER June 21 - July 22GabrielMoonWaterEmerald, Cat's Eye, Pearl, MoonstonePoppy, Water
Lily, White Rose, MoonwortPale Blue, Silver, Pearl, WhiteMonday
LEO July 23 - August 22MichaelSunFireAmber, Topaz, Ruby, DiamondMarigold, Sunflower, Hops,
CowslipGold, Red, Yellow, OrangeSunday
VIRGO August 23 - Sept 22RaphaelMercuryEarthDiamond, Jade, Jasper, AquamarineRosemary,
Cornflower, ValerianPastel Blue, Gold, PeachWednesday
LIBRA Sept 23 - Oct 22AnaelVenusAirOpal, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, JadeViolet, White Rose, Love-in-
the-MistCerulean Blue, Royal Blue, AmethystFriday
SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21Samael, AzraelMars, PlutoWaterRuby, Garnet, Bloodstone, TopazBasil,
Heather, ChrysanthemumDark Red, Brown, Black, GrayTuesday
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21SachielJupiterFireSapphire, Amethyst, DiamondCarnation,
Wallflower, Clovepink, SageLilac, Mauve, Purple, AmethystThursday
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19CassielSaturnEarthOnyx, Obsidian, Jet, GarnetNightshade, Snowdrop,
RueBlack, Grey, Violet, Dk BrownSaturday
AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18Uriel, CassielSaturn, UranusAirZircon, Amber Amethyst,
GarnetSnowdrop, Foxglove, Gr. ValerianAll ColorsSaturday
PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20Sachiel, AsarielJupiter, NeptuneWaterSapphire, Amethyst, CoralHeliotrope,
Carnation, Opium PoppyPurple, Violet, Sea GreenThursday

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Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

by Scott Cunningham
This book is a wonderful guide for those that have questions about whether Wicca is
for them and to answer the questions of those of us that are sure Wicca is in our
 hearts.
To Ride a Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenwolf Another fantastic
book on what it is to be a witch.
The Wicca Spellbook by Gerina Dunwich This book is a lot of fun as
well as informative. Her potpourri recipes are great and easily modified.
Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion by Starhawk
From one of the leading pioneers in feminine spirituality. Earth Power by Scott
Cunningham An excellent book on Natural Magick and connecting with the
elements.
The Witches' Goddess by Janet & Stewart Farrar A very detailed
book listing the various faces of the Goddess and an excellent book to use when
researching a matron Goddess.
The Witches' God by Janet & Stewart Farrar A very detailed book
listing the various faces of the God and an excellent book to use when researching a
patron God.
Magickal, Mythical, Mystical Beasts: How to Invite Them into
Your Life by D. J. Conway A wonderful guide to the legendary creatures that
are truly magickal and how to befriend them and enlist their help.
Any of the Scott Cunningham Encyclopedias of magickal
correspondences.

The following book is not for the faint of heart, but I feel it is none the less an
important part of a witch's education.The Malleus Maleficarum (The Witch
Hammer) by Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger was originally printed in or
about 1486. It was by this horrid book that witch hunters took their cues and
massacred hundreds of thousands of "witches" in the name of Christianity. It is now
known that of those thousands (some say millions) a very small percentage were
what we today would consider witches. Most were women, most were innocent of the
crimes for which they died. It has been reprinted several times over the centuries.
This book is not for everyone, but it is an important source of information about
what we have overcome.
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