When I created this process, I had been through a very rough
period in my life. A dear friend and ex-lover of mine went missing and, if that
were not enough, I – as a witch – had a very hard time dealing with the fact I
was not able to find him. At was at this time, I made the choice to drink
Morning Glory tea and seek him out – what I found was all the more
heartbreaking. I knew he had gone from this life – and lo and behold, months
later the news arrived. It was at this time – because, even though I knew he
had perished, there was a touch of hope that perhaps I had misinterpreted the
signs, misunderstood the message – that I decided to remove my heart.
So, I sat down and worked out the specifics, knowing well
what I was doing. When the time came to do the ritual, I prepared. I had
crossed every “t”, dotted every “I” – but as I began, I knew this was not what
it seemed. I had written it to free myself of the heartache by means of
metaphorically removing my heart. What I found was all the more placating. As
the ritual proceeded, I knew I would not be removing my heart – but memorializing
it. I penned out a lengthy letter, in which I tied up all loose ends – not just
with the aforementioned, but all loose ends of my life. I wrote them all out
and folded the paper inside the heart, let the wax seal it in and I had done what
needed doing, and made an oath then and there:
All these things, I
will carry with me always, but no longer might they hold me back. They have
been sealed in the past, so that I may move forward – but forever, all of them
will remain, tucked away in my chest.
I sealed up that heart, wrapped it in cloth and then stowed
it away in a miniature, wooden chest (Word
of wisdom, though, make sure you remember where you stash it, because I spent
20 minutes searching all over for the damned thing so I could take a photo or
two!).
So, if you are ready to allow the past be the past, and seal
up the memories – I have brought to you the ritual.
Things You’ll Need:
For the Heart –
Air-Dry or Oven Bake Clay – however, if you have a kiln, by
all means… – also, as a last ditch, you can use clay-rich soil/dirt, I talk
about the process here
Wax – you can use candlewax or paraffin, which can be found
at most supermarkets (you’ll have to ask someone, because no place puts it in
the same damn section [I’m not still bitter])
(Optional) Paint – I used red and pink wax, so I forewent
the painting process
For the Rest –
A Box/Chest/Bag or other Storage Option
Time (& other supplies of your choosing) – as I said, I
sat down and wrote everything out, but that isn’t the only way. If you want to
burn some things, scream, do a little crying, do what you need to do, just make
sure you have something to stuff into the heart!
The process is relatively simple, but somewhat time
consuming. Begin by sculpting your heart – as you can see, I went the more
anatomical route, but the symbolic heart is perfectly fine – it’s your heart,
sculpt it however you damn well please. However, you’re going to want to hollow
it at least partially out. That’s where you’ll be shoving all the memories and
tokens and whatnot. After complete, allow it to cure – through air drying or
oven baking. This can be a timely process, don’t rush it.
Once completely dry, in a double boiler, melt your wax. It’s
not recommended to melt paraffin in the microwave, as it’s a minor fire hazard.
If you don’t happen to have a double boiler, a bowl that snuggly hugs the sides
of a pot will work just fine – though not plastic, that would be another
hazard. Once the wax is thoroughly melted, remove it from the boiler and allow
it to cool momentarily. On a nonstick surface, such as wax paper or aluminum
foil, place your heart hollow side up. Pour the wax into the hollow and turn it
so that it evenly coats the inside. This may also take some time. After a few
moments, the wax cools enough to touch – so you can work it with your hands.
Once the inside has cooled enough to remain solid, cover the
rest, following the same procedure, allowing it to cool and then working it
with your hands. This seals any cracks and also gives the added bonus of a
nice, smooth, shiny coat once hardened.
Once the heart is complete, the rest is very much up to you –
however you wish to go about it. I went through a lengthy process of setting up
an entire table for the working – covered in photos, keepsakes and the like
(which I then boxed separately for safe keeping, out of sight and out of mind).
After having written the very long letter, I folded it up and placed it inside,
then melted a bit of wax over it to secure both it and a candle – which I lit
and let burn down so that it would seal it the rest of the way.
As seen above, I keep
mine in a small cedar box, wrapped in a handkerchief on a bed of Sulphur – but your
choice of storage is entirely up to you.
As a word of warning, since the “removal” I become a witchy-nun – vows and everything, so that could be a possible side effect, I’m not entirely sure.
This spell is used to 1) keep a lover from straying, 2) break a couple up by causing friction between them.
Collect a handful of dog hair and cat hair, making sure to keep them separate. It’s best to collect hair from two animals that very much dislike one another, so if you happen to have a dog and a cat that get along well, look elsewhere.
On a sheet of paper, write the following:
Come ‘round, come ‘round, Black cat bone, Stray cat, stray cat, Go on home, Snap your neck, Under dog tooth groan, Stray cat, stray cat, Go on home, Sticks and stones, Sticks and stones, Flay the slack, Sink to the bone,
Come ‘round, come ‘round, Stray cat roam, Hound’s tooth, hound’s tooth, To the bone.
Fold the paper 5 times, and arrange the bag in the following manner:
Dog Hair xx Folded Paper xx Cat Hair
To this add powdered slug (salt/borax a slug, collect it after it has shriveled almost entirely. Remove from the elements, allow it to dry completely— in the oven, if you’re in a hurry – then powder it)
Collect the corners and tie the bag with a length of black string/yarn/twine. After, drag the bag through a “snake water” (the peroxide/water mixture used to strip the flesh away from the bones of a snake) and roll it in salt, then allow it to crystallize. Seal the bag with black wax and keep tucked away until your desires come to fruition.
You could also use powdered snake skin – I neglected to mention that!
Standard
“Setting the Table:
After the Death of a loved one, the [dinner] table should continue to be set with a place for them until the time of their funeral, after which point it should no longer be set. This encourages the spirit to ‘move on.’
"After 6 months – to – one year’s time, the table may be set in times of communion: birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, etc.”
Nail Clippings (a mix of your own and that of a black dog’s are ideal)
A Jar
Ribbons or Shreds of Fabric
Vinegar
Red, Hot Peppers, dried
Garlic, 3 or 9 cloves, broken but not peeled
Personal Affect, of he/she you seek to cross
Optional:
Urine
Rotted Meat
Crossing Oil, of your choosing
Goofer Dust
(1) Black Candle
Begin by priming your jar: wash and rinse with vinegar, then allow it to dry naturally or in the oven at the lowest setting. Once dry, the inside can be primed with the optional crossing oil by applying a small amount to an old rag and covering the entirety of the jar’s inner walls.
Next, on your ribbons or strips of fabric (which are better viciously ripped than precisely cut), write the name of he/she you wish to curse – in numerals of three. Alternately, you can write what you seek to inflict upon them, but that absolutely requires that you incorporate a person affect, whereas in the former, it could theoretically be omitted. Add to the jar the peppers and garlic.
Add in the nail clippings, the personal affect and the ribbons, lid and give a gentle shake. Remove the lid
(add in any other optional items – sans Black Candle or Urine) and recite the following as you fill the jar with vinegar (or urine, or a mix of both):
Cut the fat and dice the skin – flay the wretch who bore this sin;
That of dog and Witch’s claw – behest, infernal forces draw;
Tear asunder, limb-from-limb – done from me, so unto him.
Lid the jar and shake again, imagining them being torn to pieces by an onslaught of terrible creatures.
(You may then affix the black candle to the lid of the jar and dress it with crossing oils. Light it and read:
Beacon of the Beasts delight – I cast you out, into the night;
Fulfill for me, this frightful sight – conjured in the Witch’s mind;
Allow it thusly to burn down and dispose of in the following manner)
It is tradition to break the jar on the stoop/porch or sidewalk before your victim’s house – however, alternately, it can be buried in the cemetery near a stone that shares their name or lest as a crossroads.
This EP sounds very retrofuturistic film noir, and I love it.
So, the other evening, I turned on the TV in hopes of
watching some Netflix, only to find the internet was out. Lo and behold, I
switch to the regular TV to find that there is a Christian infomercial on. Too
lazy to turn it and curious in regards to what fire and brimstone sermon was on
the agenda, I leave it and watch as he asks (of course) for donations and tells
a few far-fetched parables. His spiel was on dreams. Aspirations, really, and how faith can “pay you back.” He
used the examples of Abraham trying to conceive with Sarah and Joseph’s life as
a slave to hone in on the notion that dream require faith. Both of these
stories, of course, speak about how these righteous people didn’t trust in God’s
promise and ended up delaying their dreams. That’s when he asked for the
viewership to crack open their wallets and phone the hotline, saying promising
what they give now would be returned 10-fold.
Now, I’m sure you’re wondering where this is going: and I
can say that it has nothing to do with any of that, but instead, the phrase he
used repeatedly, “Battle Seed.” This was used in the context of the harvest –
to sow and to reap. He referred to this donation as a “battle seed,” a
testament and offering of faith to be sowed, so as to reap the magnified
benefits in the long run.
Taking the phrase and running with it, I thought the concept
of a “battle seed” would be fantastic for a protection ritual and (inversely) a
curse – so I’m presenting both!
The Battle Seed of Protection
Plum Pit – cleaned and dried
Wax – you can buy it at the market, but chopping up a white
candle works just as well
Salt – any color should do
Cascarilla
Agrimony
Caraway
Black Pepper
Additionally, you’ll want a teaspoon or two of oil (doesn’t
matter the type) to thin your wax
Optional:
The ashes of Psalms 35
or The Prayer of St. Michael
Saint Michael the
Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection
against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we
humbly pray; and do Thou, O Prince
of the Heavenly Host, by the Divine Power of
God, cast into hell Satan
and all the evil spirits who roam throughout
the world seeking the ruin of souls.
Instructions
Begin by grinding the agrimony, caraway and black pepper
into a fine powder and mix with (with ashes and) a liberal pinch of salt. Set
aside and begin to melt your wax. This can be done in the microwave, but paraffin
wax can be quite flammable when heated, so if you elect to use the microwave, add
the oil and keep a sharp eye on it. If you’d prefer to go the safer route,
simply add the wax (the smaller pieces the faster it will melt – I use a cheese
grater) and oil to a double-boiler and stir occasionally until all the solids
are melted. Remove from heat and allow it to cool for a few moments.
At this point, you may add the powdered ingredients to the
wax or elect to do the roll method (which I’ll mention momentarily. Dunk the
plum pit into the warm wax and remove, allowing a waxy shell to form over the
rough put. It will be hot, but once it’s began to harden, you can shape and
smooth the wax. Once it has cooled enough so as to only give under a bit of
force, submerge it again and repeat the smoothing process. This can be done as
many times as you wish, but if you elected to use the roll method, after the
last dip drop the wax-covered pit into the powdered herbs and roll it around to
cover. Allow the wax to harden for roughly 24 hours before moving on.
There a few different methods by which you might finish the
ritual: foremost (and my personal favorite) would be to bury it near your front
door step, lighting a candle to Michael (or whoever) and reading the
aforementioned prayer. Another method – and an extension of the former – would be
to place it within a jar that has been filled with earth and stow it near your
door. The final method would be to hang it (in a bag) near whatever it is you
wish to protect. Given that the affect is covered in wax, I recommend against
carrying it – otherwise you risk a nice, big grease-spot!
The Battle Seed of Destruction
Whole Walnut – in the shell is best!
Black Mustard Seed
Cayenne
Sulphur
Charcoal (powdered)
Black Wax (& oil) – from a black candle; reserve the
wick, they come in handy!
Optional:
A Personal Affect – highly recommended
Ashes of any applicable passages from Deuteronomy 28:15
through like 28:70 – there are some good ones in there!
Instructions
Much the same as before – powder the black mustard seed and
mix with powdered cayenne, sulphur and charcoal (as well as the ashes, if you
so choose). After which, you should follow the same instructions as above.
To finish, the “seed” should be buried in the yard of he/she
you wish to afflict. Alternately, you may employ the same jar method using
earth from their yard or dirt from their foot-tracks mixed with graveyard dirt.
This jar should not be kept in the house or on your property and instead either
buried in the cemetery or on unclaimed soil. In place of the Prayer to Michael,
you may read the chosen passages or ad-lib something sinister.
The Qedavian Apocrypha 