Begin by mixing black mustard seeds with a blend of powdered red, chile pepper and sulphur. Reserve a few tablespoons and use the rest to cast a small working circle. Within, draw the above seal with red or white chalk.
Upon the seal, take a walnut and carefully crack it open down the “seam” doing as little damage as possible. Remove the nut from within and pulverize it. Blend the powdered nut with the reserved mustard/chile mixture and return it to the shell. You may recite a curse – naming the target, or simply spit maliciously therein with their name (and your intention) on your lips.
Seal the halves as best you can with wax from a black hex-candle (an inverted black candle that has been lit from the bottom) and wrap around with black thread or yarn nine times. You may then seal it further with the wax if you so choose.
Bury this in their yard or place it in a black bag and hang it from a tree upon their property. The madness will come.
Add a little zing to the ritual by tossing in a sprinkle of goofer dust and/or bathing the charm in crossing oil.
Guarded by the Cardinal Gates, the Seeing Star allows the user to venture within the subconscious and thereby manifest a number of things by bringing them forward into the conscious mind. As such, it may be useful for learning (or rather, relearning) “new” abilities – particularly those dealing with spirit, such as: mediumship, astral projection, remote viewing, etc.
Used to bring sickness – physical, mental or spiritual – to your victim. It can be drawn on their doorstep, its ashes added to crossing powder, or drawn over a photo of them.
To make Poison Dagger Powder: combine black mustard seed, the dirt from a hospital, a powdered, poisonous plant of your choosing (though one that is not dangerous with mere skin contact is recommended), 3 powdered (red) chiles, the ashes of the Dagger and (optionally) the ashes of Deuteronomy 32:24 –
“They will be wasted by famine, and consumed by plague and bitter destruction; And the teeth of beasts I will send upon them, With the venom of crawling things of the dust.”
“Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the dishevelled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame.” ― W.B. Yeats, The Land of Heart’s Desire
Lord, Don’t Move That Mountain // Mahalia Jackson The Marriage of Coyote Woman // All Them Witches I Have Been To The Mountain // Kevin Morby Steady On // Shawn Colvin Wild Things // Wilder Adkins Gale Song // The Lumineers Lady From The Mountains // Stevie Nicks The Fall of Glorieta Mountain // Esben & the Witch Like A Mountain // Timber Timbre Everyone Requires A Plan // The Lumineers Singing Saw // Kevin Morby The Death of Coyote Woman // All Them Witches Dreamer // Wilder Adkins
When worn, the Star bring protection – Holy Fire tearing at any who dare work on you: the malefica. It can also be used as a seal in works of protection and punishment of those who would seek you harm. Best when paired with fire.
I regularly get quite a few asks in regards to recommended
books – asking if I have a list, etc. – and I always have to go into an
explanation about, while learning from books is perfectly fine and fitting for
some (I dare say even many) the true body of my practice comes not from books,
but from teaching spirits. Yes, I can’t deny, I’ve read plenty of books, but
they never stick with me like the lessons learned through spirit. Of course, I’m
also the person who is always saying: Just
do it.
Witchcraft is a continuous learning experience and sometimes
you have to just trust yourself to get things done. There always seems to be a
lot of fear-mongering in the community: words of warning, deterring and
mysterious statements – all of which I’ve never bought in to. I’m all for
pushing you into the pool – sink or swim – and if all else fails, I’ll throw
you a line and drag you back out (with an wink). Fear is the Witch’s worst
enemy: fear of the Unseen, fear of the Unknown, fear one’s true nature, and it
is in the deep and dark recesses that one might find truth. Do not give into
the fear – overcome it – for when the mind is poisoned by fright, the frightful
things come knocking.
I digress. Familiar spirits: the wise and knowing (occasionally
mischievous) dead – be they devils, discarnate witches, Ancestors, it matters
not! For the Witch and the Familiar are a dynamic pair!
Conjuration
In the night, collecting your items which you will take with
you to the cemetery: Chalk/Pemba, a black/white/red candle and a few offerings
that echo who you are. These offerings – paired with later spoken words – will attract
like-entities who jive with who you are and what it is that you seek. You may
bring a vessel with which to house the spirit, or – as I recommend – you may
wait and create a vessel befitting the spirit, with touches of personal flare.
These offerings need not be extravagant. Things like: beads, coins, spirits (as
in the alcohol kind), food, fabrics, and anything that you think sums up who you
are.
Once you arrive, locate a place such as a mausoleum, a brick
gate-column, anywhere with a wall on which you might draw a door. It’s best to
choose a place where no one person is
interred, but a variety or none at all. This is so that you don’t get stuck kicking
it with whoever happens to be buried there and disturbing their “peaceful rest”
or what have you. In regards to the door, don’t be afraid to personalize it as
well! I’ve always been favorable to the pointed-arch, but do what you feel fits.
Arrange your offerings before its mouth and place the candle
at its center. Take a moment to collect yourself and focus on the kind of
person you wish to bring through. Don’t dwell on minor details, just construct
a general energy or set of principles. Alternately, you can ask for someone who
will give you what you need and not what you want. This is for those who wish
to grow and grow quickly, accepting the obstacles that come along with growth.
When you’re fully prepared, light you candle and place your palm on the door.
Make a plea. Ask (aloud is best) for a spirit to come – one willing
to teach, one glad to teach (and perhaps one that is patient, if you happen to
need that!). Again, don’t get bogged down in the details. Be specific enough,
but receptive to what Spirits come. Knock three times – Beetlejuice, anyone? – and wait. It may take a few moments (I like
to blame in on the traffic) but you will know when they have come. Having the
Sight helps, but so long as you are attune, their presence will be clear.
Introduce yourself – if fitting your abilities, allow them to introduce themselves,
as well. Sometimes names are a little tricky to make out – for me, anyway – so it
may take a while before you get their name down completely. If you cannot hear
them, you may give them a name: you’ll know whether or not they like it, don’t
worry! If they don’t, keep spit-balling until you get one that sticks.
Spend a few days getting to know them – it may work out, it
may not. Be amicable, you can always repeat the process if you don’t jive quite
right. If you get on nicely, however, you should construct a Spirit Vessel! It
offers them a physical attachment to our plane and thereby allows their energy
greater access to this world. After that – I can’t say, as all relationships
are different and all have different lessons to teach and values to instill. It
can be a very personal experience and you may find that keeping a journal of
their teachings valuable, and it’s always fun to look back on the how far you’ve
come.
For more useful information on a similar subject, I
recommend checking out my post: La Muñeca de Tutela!
In retrospect, I suppose this doesn’t have to be
done at a cemetery – that’s just where I’ve always done it and is most probably
a reflection of who I am! So, by all means, mix up the locale! Go to your
witchy place – even if that happens to be a bedroom (chalk comes off of most
walls just fine – trust me, I know).
Symbol of the Labyrinth; used in rites of exploration – the subconscious, the astral plane, the Underworld or the High Consciousness ; conversely for malignant spells to foster confusion, dismay and illusion.
What is sought in the labyrinth may be found;
But the journey is not simple – trust not the
Illusory phantoms of the psyche – but see through:
Into the heart of the construct, wherein the most fearful,
The Cosmic Channel – used to funnel the forces of the Heavens: the stars, the planets and other astronomical bodies. As such, it also collects the remnants of Creation – great for cyclical works and bringing beginnings.
The Qedavian Apocrypha 