crossroads in Russia has traditionally been associated with demons.
thought that this place is their accumulation. to the same crossroad as a communication link with the desired object.
I see crossroads as symbolic of the four directions and the union of spirit and matter, human and divine. The cross itself is a very ancient symbol. I don't particularly connect it with Hecate, although crosses have been connected to moon goddesses as well. Roads are symbolic of travel, so in placing something or performing a spell or ritual at crossroads is symbolic of the energy of your magick traveling outward in all four directions on both a spiritual and physical level. It's like stepping onto the axis between the worlds.
Crossroads - the symbol of choice in general and in particular the choice between life and death, but also a sign of transition from one space to another. As such, the intersection is endowed with ambiguous meaning. On the one hand, this place was sacred, in Christianity, the intersection is likened in its form the cross, became a place of reverence for Christ.
On the other hand, the intersection was considered as the focus of malicious, unclean forces. At intersections performed magical rituals.
Intersections of different roads.
T-junctions are virtually unfit for use. You can ignore them - it's actually not even intersections.
Crossroads, where a single point, as it were three roads going in different directions, approximately at the same angle, it is very good for magic.
Standard intersection - this intersection is two roads - suitable for almost any ceremonies.
Are there crossroads of three roads, which have a greater effect.
There are so-called "Devil's Crossroads"
"Bloody Intersection" is the crossroads of three dirt roads, that is the intersection of M-shaped. At this intersection make a ritual entering of demons.
There are also 5 and 7-traffic intersections, they are very strong, but finding them is not so simple.
In response to Angel 96. No I left it there. I live in New Zealand and I don't think there would be too many crossroads here where more than two roads cross, thereby going in four different directions. I could be wrong though, generally if that happens here they always make it into a roundabout which probably would not really have the same symbolism.
Usually my candles go one of two ways, they are either burnt out candles that I no longer have use for, or they are candles I've used in ritual that I do not wish to re-use. A few times they have been candles which I sunk my energy and intention into, and then buried them so they could do their work.
Some of you may have noticed I re-use my candles. I do so regardless of traditions that say that candles should be only used one time. For me and for my purposes, I do several similar or the same things repeatedly, because of this, buying new candles all the time is a waste of money for me. When I have votives or larger candles, I tend to use them for representation of an idea, person, goddess, god, angel, demon, element, etc. I use them in this form because for me, it would be wasting a large candle. For those things I intend to do once and be done with them, I simply use tealights, which burn down rather quickly.
I know I'm about 3 years late! I found this thread while doing research on this topic.
My questions are what if I leave the wax on the crossroads and some curious kid who thinks it is neat takes it? Or if it gets destroyed by a car? I also live in a big metropolitan area, so what about when it gets swept away by the streets and sanitation department when they clean the street?
I am wondering if there are any negative effects if any of these things occur. Would the work I'm trying to do not work or backfire if the wax is taken or destroyed from the crossroads? What would the best way to go about this be?
I would appreciate and help and input on this matter. Thanks in advance.
Could you explain me why T intersections aren't suitable ,and give more informations about the others crossroads mentioned by you? And the "railroad's crossroads", you know something about? I see you've a lot of authority in that matter , and Im studying the same a long time;if you can help me.. Thanks already.
