House Blessing Spell

Confessions of Crafty Witches
This Spells is to Cast out any unwanted Energy or Spirits or negative Vibes from a home this can be done in a new home or current home

You need

A Deck of Cards Regular Cards or Tarot cards
I like to put Runes or Sigils on the Cards
3 White Candles

Grind the following together in a spice mill or using
a mortar and pestle:
1/4 cup sea salt
1/4 cup lavender
1/4 cup rosemary
2 Tablespoons peppermint
1 tsp angelica
A small pinch of dragon's blood resin and/or sandalwood
a Sprig of Sage
1 Glass Jar
Plastic will not work it has to be Glass for this spell
Black Magic Marker
Set this aside

Directions

on the Candles inscribe your name and your Goddess and God Name and Symbols Triple moon etc who you honor

inscribe Protect this home on the candles

Take your Cards on each Card using a Black Marker Write the Following ( name of Goddess and God and symbols of each )protect my home. may the Darkness pass may anything negative leave this place, May it harm none so mote it be!

Note you do not need to do the entire Deck just do one card for how many Rooms ( including basement , Garage and Attic in your home or apartment and more for outside

Take your Glass Jar and pour the Salt herb mixture 1/4 cup into the jar. Lay a Card in and Layer each card put in a card cover with Salt herb mixture put in another card and Repeat until the Jar is full of Cards and Salt herb mixture.
it does not matter which direction the Cards face
just layer each card with salt/ Herb mixture

Now Let this Jar Sit for a 7 days each day burn white candles around it

on the 7th day take the cards out of the Salt Herb mixture
place the Cards in hidden places around your home behind a mirror or a picture frame one in each room

Place the Cards outside your home anywhere you wish in a flower pot under a stone etc Protect your home on all sides creating a Barrier from anything Negative from entering your home

What you have done is magically Charged the Cards with a protection spell they will be need to be recharged once a year usually at Samhain or Beltane for best results recharge every full moon

Burn the Candles and let the wax drippings into the salt herb mixture
Scatter this mixture on the outside of your home
to further enhance the protection spell .


Spell Credit Daw of Confessions of crafty witches
Photo Credit Kirsty Mitchell Photography found on tumblr

How to make a Spirit Bottle ( Ancestor Bottle )

                                                       Photo is my spirit bottle  Daw  2012 altar  

A Spirit bottle or Ancestor bottle is used to communicate with the dead  

Note Before you begin to make it   CAST A CIRCLE OF PROTECTION 
 Click here to learn how to do this  

To make one you will need the following
Note you can adjust to your needs you do not need to do this exactly remember its all about intention if you do not have an ingredient then find the closest substitute 

a Glass Bottle and yes it must be Glass 
( I like to use old wine , Whiskey, Vodka or Rum bottles : Daw ) 

Herbs associated with attracting spirits and summoning and manifesting the dead. you do not need to use them all just here are a few for example such as the following 
Frankincense 
Sage 
Basil 
Mint 
Mistletoe 
Yarrow 
Rowanwood berries 
Rue 
Sandalwood 
Myrrh 
Garlic 
Rosemary 
Whole Orris Root (powdered will do) 
dandelion root
balm of gilead buds
yew needles or pine needles or pinecones crushed up 
black henbane leaf
Dried  hot peppers   (  I use dried Cayanne peppers 
red ochre
Coffee Beans  ( whole ones or Roasted is fine ) 

Acorns or nuts
Dried Cayenne peppers or Cayenne powder 
a candle (white, red, or black), 

Egg Shell or Powdered seashell 
Powdered Bone or Powdered Antler 
Cinnamon sticks or Cinnamon powder  
Corn meal
Charcoal  not the kind for BBQ  
Sea Salt ( do not use Table salt ) 
Graveyard dirt 
( note do not take it from a grave with out asking permission ) 

3 bent rusty nails (coffin nails: the old way of doing this) 
or take normal nails and put them in a 1 part bleach 1 part vinegar solution and let them sit a few hours the chemical reaction will rust the nails  

If the spirit bottle is for you own Family ancestors then you may also want to add  for an easier connection; hair,baby tooth, nail clippings, dead skin, blood ( a few drops ) etc.


Photos or object of ancestor  

a Skeleton key

and something Sweet  ( I find candy works best )  

black candle    

Dont forget  to CAST  A CIRCLE OF PROTECTION BEFORE YOU START MAKING THIS  click here to learn how to do this  

Now some people are very Rigid on Rules   and how to layer  however I am a bit laid back and I find that everyone is different so  do what feels right to you  

Layer the Bottle   Start first with a small layer of dirt at the bottom 
then layer in the herbs and  other materials  until you reach half full
then put in the personal object  Photo or object of Deceased  

continue to layer  with the rest of the  items  until you reach 1 inch from the top 
then add your personal touch   lock of your hair , finger nail   and few drops of blood 
( note  use a clean sterile needle to prick your finger )  
Skeleton key and candy should be at the top of the bottle

If you can not fit the photo inside the bottle then glue it to the outside of the bottle   

use a black candle  to seal the bottle with wax
( Burn the candle and let the wax drippings seal the top of the inside of the bottle  )


 Now it’s time to take your ancestor spirit bottle to your altar (preferably an ancestral altar) to consecrate it to its purpose.

Cleansing & consecrate Magickal Tools click here    

once you have Consecrated it properly    

Take a black candle and any protection crystals you wish and light a candle next to the bottle

for a Samhain Tradition   I have a Dumb Supper  and I leave a plate out and leave the jar next to the plate 
and burn a candle  so the dead can enjoy a meal with us 

After the meal then  ask 3 questions   write them down on a piece of paper and then ask your question
( Be VERY CLEAR on your INTENT never ask a spirit to do harm to someone ) 
  and burn each piece of paper in your Cauldron or candle

when you are done thank the spirits and Goddess and Gods you invoked 
thank your ancestors or loved ones you called to
keep the spirit bottle on your altar or in a protective spot to keep them near so they can speak to you from the other side and know they are honored and loved and missed  

                              This is my Spirit bottle on my Samhain Altar 2013  and my Wand

                                 Samhain altar 2013

                                    hmm a spirit  if you look  really close you can see several of them

                            I am not the best at taking photos  



Before any Spell or ritual is performed the magic spell should be read and understood completely. All items needed for the ritual should be on hand. Rituals should not be taken lightly. Rituals should always be done with respect. you are invoking real deities who will not be amused you conjured them for selfish requests.
you have been warned. ~ Daw~

Note: I have Turned Comments off on my Blog Due to Religious Zealots constantly posting hateful comments and Threats
but if anyone has Questions about this or other rituals or spells or just have Questions about Paganism or Wicca or Witchcraft Message us on our Facebook page ~Daw 

Spell to Remove Obstacles

In this spell Ganesha, the Hindu elephant- headed god, is invoked to ensure the success of any difficult task and to grant wishes. Because he represents a combination of strength and- shrewdness, he is able to get rid of the most intimidating of barriers. The spell can be adjusted to encompass all sorts of life decisions

Obstacles can prohibit and bind you in your life. If you ever hit a point where you can move forward this is probably due to some unresolved issues in your life. Working towards forgiveness, purpose, acceptance, responsibility, are all difficult tasks. What we need to remember is that while we might not be responsible for the outside things that affect us, or the things other people do to us.. but we are responsible for how we react to the situation. This is a powerful spell to combat these unresolved issues but you have to be ready to move forward and move on. This spell… is about release. You may cry, you may yell, but you will also heal, release and move forward. Do this spell during the full moon or the waning moon.


Yellow candle
Red candle
Your favourite flowers
Sandalwood incense
Figure of Ganesha or of an elephant
Cooked rice
Pen and paper

Light the incense and place the flowers and
the rice in front of the figure.

With your hands together and fingertips
pointing to your forehead, bow to the statue

and say: Greetings, Ganesha. Welcome to my sacred space With your help, all success shall be mine. I come to you, knowing you will grant my wishes All impediments are removed. I honour your presence, Good fortune be with you and with me and mine. I praise you Ganesha!

Light the candles and tell Ganesha what you
most desire.

Now commit your wishes to paper and place -the paper under the statue. Say:

God of wisdom Ganesh, God of strength Loving bringer of success Take now these wishes of mine. Mould them, shape them, work them Till together we can bring them to fruition.
Bow as before and put the candles out.

Repeat for the two following days, finally -letting the candles burn themselves out.

Afterwards, do not disturb the statue for three -days and never ask for the same thing twice.

Before long, a new way will be shown to enable you-to achieve your objective. Give thanks by sharing-your good fortune with others and making a further-offering to Ganesha who appreciates effort made.

Before any Spell or ritual is performed the magic spell should be read and understood completely. All items needed for the ritual should be on hand. Rituals should not be taken lightly. Rituals should always be done with respect.~ Daw~

How to Set up a Kitchen Witch Altar

What is a kitchen witchery?
A kitchen witch who is focused on the kitchen, using mostly edible ingredients and kitchen tools to practice magick.

A kitchen witch poppet, sometimes called a cottage witch  is a poppet or homemade doll resembling a stereotypical witch or crone displayed in residential kitchens as a means to provide good luck and ward off bad spirits, promotes love and  good health. 

 My kitchen witch  her name is Sonia paying tribute to my Russian Heritage she is a a nesting doll.  

what do you need to set up a Kitchen Witch Altar 

Wooden spoons   (  I got mine from mykitchenwands.com    )  
Box or Shelf  ( the one in the photo Daw made himself )  
a Kitchen Witch Doll ( this can be a statue or a doll or anything to resemble or symbolize your kitchen witch
3 Clay Offering bowls   
a candle  symbolic of fire so red and orange are appropriate 
spices  
A miniature cauldron
Crystals and seashells.
 Stones that are particularly useful in the kitchen include clusters of clear or smoky quartz to combat radiation given off by electrical appliances, citrine in the eating area to aid digestion, and rose quartz or amethyst to promote harmony. Rose quartz also brings blessings to food preparation and inspires extra creativity when cooking
plants ( herbs ) 
Photos of loved ones such as grandmother or someone who taught you how to cook

( there is no wrong way to do this so let your imagination run wild with ideas )

an altar can be anything from the corner of a shelf, to a dedicated table. A witch does not want an altar where spillages or accidents can occur, but at the same time needs it to be within easy reach and view.

Perishable  offerings like seeds or spices or bread etc will need to be changed regularly to avoid going stale

The kitchen witch’s altar provides a focus for intent. It gives thanks to the goddess in the form of offerings, serves as a sacred space for working ritual magic,

what deities are the kitchen

Goddesses Associated with Hearth and Home
•Brighid (Celtic)
•Chantico (Aztec)
•Dugnai (Slavic)
•Hestia (Greek)
•Vesta (Roman)

Goddesses Associated with Grain and Harvest

•Ashnan (Babylonian)
•Ceres (Roman)
•Chicomecoatz (Aztec)
•Corn Mother
•Demeter (Greek)
•Pirua (Peruvian)
Goddesses Associated with Fire
•Agnayi (Hindu)
•Ida (Hindu)
•Kamui-Fuchi (Japanese)
•Li (Chinese)
•Pele (Hawaiian)
•Sekhmet (Egyptian)

Goddesses Associated with Kitchens, Cooking, Food & Domesticity

•Annapurna (Hindu)
•Baba Yaga (Slavic)
•Cerridwen (Celtic)
•Fornax (Roman)
•Freya (Norse)
•Frigg (Norse)
•Hehsui-no-kami (Japanese)
•Huixtocihuatl (Aztec goddess of salt)
•Ivenopae (Indonesian goddess of rice)
•Mama Occlo (Inca)
•Okitsu-hime (Japanese)
•Pomona (Roman goddess of orchards and fruit)

Other Goddesses Associated with Kitchen Witchery

•Athena (Greek goddess of weaving)
•Gaia (Mother Earth)
•Lakshmi (Hindu goddess of plenty)
•Nehallennia (Norse goddess of abundance)
•Ops (Roman goddess of earth)
•Sarasvati (Hindu goddess of creativity)
•Vasudhara (Hindu goddess of abundance)

Kitchen Gods for the Kitchen Witch
Some witches might like to have a kitchen god as well as goddess. Some appropriate ones would include:
•Bes (Egyptian god of household protection)
•Hyang kehen (Indonesian god of hearth fire)
•Oki-Tsu-Hiko-no-Kami (Japanese child of the Harvest God)
•Oki-Tsi-Hime-no-Kami (Japanese child of the Harvest God)
•Tsao Wang (Japanese god of hearth and kitchen)
•Sanpo Kojin (Japanese god of hearth and kitchen)
•Saule (Slavic god of hearth fire)
•Zao Jun (Chinese kitchen god)
In Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology and Taoism; The Kitchen God also known as the Stove God, named Zao Jun, Zao Shen, or Zhang Lang, is the most important of a plethora of Chinese domestic gods that protect the hearth and family. The Kitchen God is celebrated in Vietnamese culture as well.

you can change your alter depending on season there is no wrong way no matter who tells you your doing it wrong there is no rules no wrong way to set up an altar so have fun 

How to Summon your Guardian Dragon

Everyone has  Guides or Messengers who  watch over us. 
unlike  Fairies or Fae or  other Guides Dragons  Choose to work with you only  they  Choose you

The Ancients knew how to Call upon  Dragon Guides  

First you need  Dragon oil this is an offering to the Dragon as Dragons Demand Respect

Summon Dragon oil 

3 tsp. Frankincense
2 tsp. Dragon’s Blood Resin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. sandalwood 
1 tsp. juniper berries
1 tsp. cedarwood oil
1 pinch Saffron
3 drops Musk oil  or Vanilla oil   
1 dried Chilli pepper  
a handful of black peppercorns 
4 ounces  Carrier oil   
 I find Grapeseed oil or  Almond oil work best

Grind the ingredients extremely finely with pestle and mortar, and mix them with with the oil   put it into a glass jar

Next you need a Dragon box  

Both these Boxes are found a here  click here    <----- 

or if you prefer to make one
 

Buy Wood boxes can be found at AC Moore , Micheal's ,  Blick and other Craft stores  or make a box out of any material you like, decorate it with dragon images and dragon runes, Valknut,  Goddess symbols , Dragon symbol, Oghams etc you can do this with a wood burner or with  paint  your choice

Put this symbol on the Bottom of the  Box   this is a protection symbol  

Now Fill your  Box with  Treasure    Coins like Pennies or copper Coins or Stones  Dragons love Copper it attracts them  also put in  Clear Quartz Crystals  

on a Piece of Paper write  3 things you want your Dragon to help you with
put this inside the Box

repeat  the following 

On wings of thunder honor bound
Search me out, as I drum the sound
Twist and turn in the night
Dragon come, my guiding light
Air and Water, Fire and Earth
In lunar rays I await a new minds birth
Protector and guardian, friend not foe
Come to me, see my yearning sigil glow
The moon is high, the sky is clear
as you come near evil shall disappear
Forever you have been, forever you shall reign
Protecting destiny from harm and bane
I beacon thee, I beacon thee, your spirit great
Guard this circle in honor of our fate
Oh mighty Dragon thou I see
Welcome O' Guardian Dragon

As Above--So Below, Blessed Be!"

(  Take your dragon box and anoint it  with the oil  you only need a few drops lay it on your altar  or sacred spot  use your athame or wand to cut the energy around and direct it toward the object   ) 


"Dragon brave and Dragon wise, 
let nothing escape your watchful eyes. 
I call to you from your hidden lair, 

(  make your offering  Dragons like Meat or Wine as offerings  )
I Give this  offering to you  my Dragon 
I ask your help and protection wise one 

This ( hold up Box  ) is entrusted to your care. 
Fill  this box  with your power and your Protection
help me with  wise dragon  teach me and walk and fly with me with harm no to none
With these words I cast this spell so mote it be!!! 

Meditate for a moment  
watch the flame of the candle   when you feel ready

close your circle Thank your Goddess and Gods and Spirits and thank your Dragon.   

Now leave your box near your Altar or a nice Cool Dark Area  and Burn a musky  incense  near  the Box  once a day
for a  week 

on the 7th day  have 
1 Red candle  
1 Blue Candle 
1 Green Candle 
1 White Candle
and four Stones or Crystal   
1 Red  
1 Blue
1 Green 
1 White  

a Piece of Agate Crystal 

If you would like to buy Dragon Vein Agate like this click here 

Open your Circle as you Normally would 

Invoke your Goddess and Gods  however you wish

Start by  Placing the Candles,   North, East, West, South with yourself in the middle

Burn Incense  

on a piece of paper using the pen and dragon blood ink

write  your name and 3 things you want your Dragon to help you wish

some variations of this spell include adding Runes or Symbols you may include this if you wish

Hold the Agate in your hands

 (  Face  North ) Hold the Agate Crystal in the air  then

Place the First agate stone next to the candle  

Light the First Candle , take a sip of wine and Say

On wings of thunder honor bound

Search me out, as I drum the sound

Twist and turn in the night

Dragon come, my guiding light

Air and Water, Fire and Earth

In lunar rays I await a new minds birth

Protector and guardian, friend not foe

Come to me, see my yearning sigil glow

The moon is high, the sky is clear

as you come near evil shall disappear

Forever you have been, forever you shall reign

Protecting destiny from harm and bane

I beacon thee, I beacon thee, your spirit great

Guard this circle in honor of our fate

Oh mighty Dragon thou I see

Welcome O' Guardian Dragon

As Above--So Below, Blessed Be!"

  (  Face East )  Hold the Agate Crystal in the air then

Light the next candle

Place the Agate stone next to the candle

Take a Sip of Wine and Say

By Dragon wing and dragon claw, 

my defense is without flaw.

Shrouded by dragon might, 

remove me from enemy sight.

Fly before me, Dragon bright, 

and blind my foe with thy light.

Full of rage and terrible ire, 

burn my assailants with Dragon Fire." 

Dark and terrible be thy wrath, 

Dragon, protect me on my path.

 (  face West )  Hold the Agate Crystal in the air then

Place the Agate next to the Candle 

Light the candle Take a Sip of Wine and Say   

"Gentle Guardian wise and strong 

keep it as it belongs. 

Safe within thy charge and care, 

the current venture to fare. 

No harm to come or ill to befall,

guarded and safe through it all.

 ( Face South ) Hold the Agate Crystal in the air then

Place the Agate next to the Candle 

Light the candle Take a sip of wine and Say   

"Dragon brave and Dragon wise, 

let nothing escape your watchful eyes. 

I call to you from your hidden lair, 

("hold up object that you want protected give the object a name ") is entrusted to your care. 

Permit no harm to come to ( named object), 

in your presence may all evils take flight. 

No baneful creature born of flesh nor spirit

may touch (name object) nor even come near it. 

May those that would bring harm

be filled with fright and alarm."

Fill ( name object )  with your power and your Protection

With these words I cast this spell so mote it be!!! 

Meditate for a moment with the object in your hand watch the candles 

watch the flickering of the flames  ( important )

When Done and you receive your answers Here are some common interpretations:

Black Smoke This indicates that negative energy is being removed.

Dim Flame Only a little energy is being put towards the goal - you will need to refocus.

Even and Steady Burn A good sign, this usually indicates that the spell is manifesting and that you will achieve your goal.

Flame Goes Out If the flame goes out this is a good indicator that the balance would be tipped by the magickal energies raised and the universe has denied it. It may also mean that someone is working against you. In both of these situations it is advised that you take some time to regroup - you may wish to go through a cleansing and protective ritual before looking at the root cause of the situation you want to change.

Hisses and Sizzles This may be a spirit guide, angel or guardian trying to communicate. You may want to keep a pen and paper handy when you perform candle magic to write down any messages that you channel.

Quick Burn This is usually a positive sign and means that your request will probably be answered quite quickly.

Short Flame Obstacles may lie in your path, allow time for the universe to deal with those before beginning pursuing the goal.

Smoke - Eastern Direction Mental energy is manifesting. Take some time to think things through and be patient.

Smoke - Northern Direction Physical energy is manifesting, extra work needs to be completed for what you wish to achieve.

Smoke - Southern Direction An intense but short-lived energy is manifesting, success comes rapidly.

Smoke - Western Direction The manifestation of strong Magic intervention. The issue may be too emotional for you to deal with at this moment in time, take a break to clear your thoughts, incorporating meditation into your daily routine will help.

Smoking Away From You If the candle smoke drifts away from you, then it means that you will need to persevere in order to have your petition answered, further action both physically and spiritually may be required to bring about the desired change.

Smoking Towards YouIf the candle smoke drifts towards you it means that your petition is likely to be answered.

Sparks This may indicate that the spell you are casting is not what you really want - this is a good time to reflect, use divination tools such as Tarot or Runes to get to the heart of the matter. For example a person asking for more money may find that their real desire is a change of job, in this case the focus of the spell should be adjusted.

Strong Tall Flame The spell is working well and the results should manifest quickly.

Unsteady Flame The flame indicates that the petition is being met with resistance, it may not be the correct path for you.

Wax Drippings As with reading Tea Leaves, you can divine further information from the drippings left from the candle - check any symbols that may appear and trust your intuition.

Weak Flame A weak or low flame means you are facing opposition, you may need to reflect on the situation and the best way to handle it, or ask for support.

White Smoke Your petitions are likely to be granted

Thank the God's and Goddess and Spirits you invoked

Then Offer the Dragon Wine and Thank them

for their Energy and Protection

And Guiding you on your path

When you are ready Close your Circle 

Allow the Candles to burn out on own

Leave offerings in the Dragon box Daily  Pennies are Perfect   Offerings

any time you want to ask your dragon a question leave a piece of paper with your question and burn incense  and when you dream your dragon will tell you the answer

Keep the Agate and crystals 

the Agate is also enchanted   so turn it into Jewelry   or keep it with you in a mojo bag to for healing and protection purposes.

Before any Spell or ritual is performed the magic spell should be read and understood completely. All items needed for the ritual should be on hand. Rituals should not be taken lightly. Rituals should always be done with respect. you are invoking real deities who will not be amused you conjured them for selfish requests.
you have been warned. ~ Daw~