15 Love Spells from Practical Witches

The Candle:

Taper candles typically burn for 1 hour per inch of candle wax. So, a normal taper candle (which is approximately 10 - 12 inches) should burn for about 10 - 12 hours. Temperatures, humidity, and elevation can cause the burn time of the candle(s) to vary, however.

For this spell, you will need to burn your candle for 7 days, with the 7th and final day being on the night of the full moon. The idea being that the energy put into the spell and the power of the power of the waxing moon work to strengthen the power of your spell.

Candle & Burn Time Per Day:

• Day 1 - Approximately 2 hours
• Day 2 - Approximately 2 hours
• Day 3 - Approximately 2 hours
• Day 4 - Approximately 2 hours
• Day 5 - Approximately 2 hours
• Day 6 - Approximately 1 hour
• Day 7 - Approximately 1 hour

Note: Be sure to keep an eye on your candle as it burns, both to avoid in fire danger and to make sure you have enough of the candle to burn for the full 7 day time period.

The Spell:

Start by dressing your candle with the rose oil. As you work the oil into the candle’s surface, focus on your intent of drawing a spouse or lover into your life. Visualize it as vividly as you can, but try not to focus on a specific individual.

When you’re ready, use a pin or needle to etch words or phrases associated with the qualities that you want your spouse or lover to have, into the candle’s wax. Try to be as specific as you can. Some possible words include:

• Loving
• Caring
• Gentle
• Kind
• Fun Loving
• Adventurous
• Loyal and Faithful

As you etch each on into the candle, focus on each one and try to visualize this in your mind. You can even chant the words or phrases as you etch them. This can help you build energy, as well as further focus on your intent.

When you’re done, place the candle in its holder and sprinkle the sugar and rose petals around the base. Light your candle and visualize the candle drawing your spouse or lover to you. As you do this, softly chant:

“True love is what I seek to find. I wish for a lover/spouse that is divine. I wish for romance; happiness in love and life. I seek a relationship free of strife.”

Meditate as you chant this, but again try not to focus on a specific individual.

On the 7th day, the night of the full moon, once you’ve done this, and your candle has burned out, bury the remainder of the wax, sugar, and rose petals at the base of a tree. Say a small thank you to the moon as you walk away, and be patient while you wait for your spell to work.

Note: Keep in mind, this will not drop a lover or spouse on your doorstep and it will take time to manifest. Get out. Meet new people. Have fun, and look for new opportunities that might take you to your lover or spouse.

Source for Candle Burn Time

http://www.shinodadesigncenter.net/2012/11/19/tip-of-the-day-how-long-will-a-taper-candle-burn-2/

Find some place comfortable and begin to relax yourself, however method you prefer. Clear your mind, and focus on the question you wish to ask. Light your candle. Focus on the flame, focus on your question. Images should start to appear, such as: if you question is about school, you will see an image of a book. Some images will personally mean something to you, and you will know the answer.

Tie ribbon round parsley bunch. Dip parsley in water and then sprinkle the water over yourself using the bunch of parsley. While you do this chant:

"“I wash away all hurt and pain
I wash away deep wounds like rain
All cross words and guilt depart
Let deep forgiveness heal my heart”
Hang the parsley over your bed while you sleep. In the morning bury it along with all your pain."

1.The Bramble Tree-fairies love the bramble tree because it is wild and protectsthe penetration of secluded sacred fairie clearings.

2. The Ash Tree-it is said to be an ancestor of humankind. In Greece powerfulfamilies were believed to have come from ash trees. Norse Godspopulated their sublunary world with a newborn race by breathinga human soul and spirit into an ash tree. In Norse myth, the mostsacred ash is Yggdrasil, which is believed to be the entire supportstructure of the universe. Today in certain places people will leavetokens of human hair hanging from an ash tree in the hopes their wishes,hopes and desires will be granted.

3. The Lilac Tree-it is the fragrance of the lilac tree that is considered magickal.The fragrance is believed to carry humans into fairyland and the supernalworld. English tradition considers the lilac to be an unlucky flower to bebrought into the house because it is associated with death. This was perhapsfear of the power of the fragrance of the lilac. It is really quite abeneficiary tree. It`s flowers can be eaten and used as a tonic for the nervous system.

4. The Pine Tree-the tree of the sun. Its old title was ''the sweetest of woods''.The scent of Pineis useful in the reduction of guilt. The pine was also sacred to the sea-godNeptune(Poseidon) and to Bacchus (Dionysus).

5.The Broom Tree-as you can imagine, the properties associated with the broom tree is that of astraltravel and flight.

6. The Silver Birch Tree-associated with Lammas tide on August 1,the light of the stars, the moon andthe sun.It is a symbol of summer ever returning. It is said the birch is the motherof theoak tree because in prehistoric times it was the birch that prepared theearth floorfor the majestic oak to be born. It is said the fairies love this tree inthe springtime.

7. The Alder Tree-associated with water. The catkin bearing alder resist decay in its wateryhabitat.The water spirits, the undines love this tree as well as the unicorn. Theleaves ofan alder tree can be made into a tea to treat kidney problems.

8. The Holly Tree-symbol of the life force, vitality and immortality. It is considered a luckytreeto grow in the garden because it wards off negative energies. The shinygreen leavesrepresent the vitality of life even in the coldest of times and is used inYule forthis reason. It is lucky to burn dried holly branches but not if their stillgreen.The male holly tree the prickly one) and the female holly tree(the smoothvariegated one)are inhabited by respectfully the holly man and the holly woman.

9. The Juniper Tree-considered a protective tree and unlucky to cut down a juniper tree. Thetree has anabundance of healing properties. Infusions can be made to treat kidney andliver troubles,arthritis, dropsy and help the elderly.

10. The Hawthorn (Whitehorn or May Tree)Tree-this is the most sacred tree to the fairies probably because it is so wild,uncompromising and fragrant. If you sit under the thorn tree on may day eve,samhain eve and midsummer eve you can commune with the fairies. Make a balloflast years foliage tied with a white ribbon and burn it in a bonfire on newyearsday to rid yourself of troubles. Start fresh in the new year then by makingyourselfa ball of fresh thorn branches and leaves and keep it to be used in the nextyearsbonfire.It is said that when Joseph of Arimathea came to Glastonbury hebrought a whitehawthorn with him and planted it in Wearyall Hill.

11. The Elder Tree-People used to think it was unlucky to bring any part of an elder tree intothehouse because it would bring a death in the family. It actually has afeminine soul.It is magickal, healing and fragrant. If planting an elder tree in thegarden rememberit likes to be protected and hidden. In fact all the fairy trees like to be planted at a distant from others.

Energy: Receptive
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Powers: Peace, Anti-Nightmare, Travel, Protection, Lactation, Luck Magickal Uses: Chalcedony, in common with many other stones, banishes fear, hysteria, depression, mental illness, and sadness. It also promotes calm and peaceful feelings when worn or held in the hand.

In the 16th century it was prescribed by magicians to dissolve illusions and fantasies. For this purpose it was pierced and hung around the neck.

Worn to bed or placed beneath the pillow, chalcedony drives away nightmares, night visions and fears of the dark.

As a protective stone, chalcedony guards its bearer during times of political revolution and while traveling. It is also used to ward off psychic attack and negative magick. Chalcedony prevents accidents if worn.

In Renaissance magic the chalcedony was engraved with the figures of a man with his right hand upraised. This was worn for success in lawsuits as well as for health and safety.

The stone is used for beauty, strength, energy and success in all undertakings, and in Italy, mothers wear beats of white chalcedony to increase lactation. An arrowhead carved of chalcedony is worn and carried for luck.

Place cut nails into a jar and add water. Let them steep for a week or 2 until the nails have started to rust and add more water. Open jar occasionally so that fresh air will help the rusting process. Use when the water has a rusty tinge in it.

Take the Sweet Flag and Devil's shoestring and grind or blend together until they are a powder.

Women sprinkle this powder in the home or in your husband's shoes when you want to be the boss.

First you are going to write your name on the piece of paper. Write it so it is straight across the paper horizontally, and keep writing it until you can't fit your name anymore. Now turn the paper 90 degrees so the point is facing you. Write the full name of the person you want to "sweeten" across the paper starting at the top, and working your way down, so their name crosses yours. (This is called "crossing"). Take the two hairs (if you can't get a hair, don't worry about it, the spell will just be slightly less effective, and take longer) and tie them together.

Take the paper you have written on, and create an envelop (use this method: http://www.expertvillage.com/video/5939_easy-origami-envelope.htm but stop after you put the corners into the triangles). Try to keep the written part on the inside of the envelope. Now put the hairs, as well as the herbs, into the envelope.

Open the jar and fill it full with whichever sweet syrup you are using. In order to make room for the envelope, take a large spoonful of the syrup and concentrate on it while chanting: "As I eat this sweet, may you and I meet. And may I be as sweet to you as sweet as this syrup is true. As I eat this syrup divine, may your eyes turn to mine. (Persons name) may you find me sweet, as this syrup is to me". Then eat the syrup. If you need to eat another spoonful to make room for the envelope, then repeat the process.

Put the envelope into the jar and close it tightly. Light the candle and place it on the jar lid. Do this every day that corresponds to your desire (Friday for love, Monday for family, Thursday for legal matters, etc), until your goal is met. If you need to use a new candle, just put it on top of the already melted wax.

When your goal is achieved, keep the jar in a safe, dark place, to keep the sweetness going.