Are
You a Natural Witch?
Here
is your guide to everything you've always wanted to know about
spells, rituals and magick. Here you will learn about the
ethics of Witchcraft, the four elements, the God and the Goddess,
the eight Sabbats, and the Wheel of the Year.
Elements of Witchcraft covers enchanting topics such as performing
magick with herbs, crystals, stones, flowers, candles, and
trees. There are even ideas and tips to perform simple spells
without candles, so if you can't burn candles in your room-
no problem. I've got you covered. In this book you'll discover
natural magick altar setups, circle casting techniques, tips
for creating your own set of Witches tools, and even "magickal
quickies" for when you need to conjure up some instant magick.
Sound Good? Well, scroll a little farther down the page and
read an excerpt from my Elements of Witchcraft: Natural Magick
for Teens, and check out the "Natural Magick Correspondences
Charts". Have fun, Harm None, and Blessed be!
The
Most Powerful Tool In Magick
The
truth is that once you tune yourself into the natural world,
and begin to recognize the subtle energy of nature, magickal
energy can be found all around you. For those who are interested
in the Craft, natural magick is a respectable way to start
your studies. So let's warm up the single most important tool
that is ever used in Witchcraft. Can you guess what that tool
might be? That very important tool is your mind.
Before you begin to perform any magicks, we must first understand
what natural magick truly is. Magick is the art and science
of effecting positive change in your life. You may attain
this change by your will or desire to make these personal
improvements and by working in harmony with nature. The only
way you can really change your life is to change yourself.
So, then, with natural magick, you will work on becoming and
improved and healthier person, as well as a strong, kind and
wise Witch. If you are looking to change your life for the
better, natural magick could be a good place for you to begin.
The
following excerpt is copyrighted material from my book,
Elements
of Witchcraft
Published
by Llewellyn Worldwide, 2003
The
Basics of Natural Magick;
Working
with the Four Elements
Each
of the four magickal elements harmonizes to a different direction,
a time of day, a season, a traditional magickal color and
optional Witch's tool. When working with natural magick, you
are attempting to bring together natural items to help unify
and tie your spellwork together. So if you wanted an earthy
representation for each of the four elements, you could experiment
with these items: a feather for the element of air, a candle
flame or lava rock to represent fire, a seashell to symbolize
water, and a crystal or a live plant for the element of earth.
Each of these suggested items is a natural embodiment of an
individual magickal element. They each coordinate with their
specific element, their magickal energies flow nicely, and
they work in unity together.
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Earth
Correspondence Chart
Direction:
North
Color:
Green
Time
of Day: Midnight
Season
of the Year: Winter
Places:
Gardens, mountains, forests and woods
Witch's
Tool: Pentacle
Deities:
Artemis/ Diana, Earth Mother, Flora, Green Man and Pan
Animals:
Bear, wolf, and deer
Elemental
Being: Gnome
Magicks
include: Prosperity, grounding
Natural
representations include: Herbs, trees, and plants.
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Air
Correspondence Chart
Direction:
East
Color:
Yellow
Time
of day: Sunrise
Season
of the Year: Spring
Places:
High places, such as mountaintops, meadows and windy
plains
Witch's
Tools: Wand
Deities:
Aradia, Aphrodite, Arianrhod, Eros, Mercury, Nut, Psyche,
the Sky Father
Animals:
Birds and flying insects-bees, butterflies, dragonflies,
and ladybugs
Elemental
Being: Faeries, sylphs, and flower faeries
Magicks
Include: Creativity, knowledge, study and change
Natural
Representations Include: Feathers, Flowers, oils,
perfumes and incense smoke
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Fire
Correspondence Chart
Direction:
South
Color:
Red
Time
of day: Noon
Season
of the Year: Summer
Places:
Fireplaces, campfires, volcanoes, and hot springs
Witch's
Tools: A candle flame, the staff
Deities:
Mars, Pele, Tiamat, Brigid and Apollo
Animals:
Lions, cats, lizards, and snakes
Elemental
Being: Dragon
Magicks
Include: Protection, love, and healing
Natural
Representations Include: Candle flames, a campfire,
lava rocks, the rays of the sun
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Water
Correspondence Chart
Direction:
West
Color:
Blue
Time
of day: Sunset
Season
of the Year: Autumn
Places:
Rivers, lakes, ponds, springs, streams, and the ocean
Witch's
Tools: Cup or cauldron
Deities:
Aphrodite, Nimue (Lady of the Lake) Poseidon, Triton
and Yemaya
Animals:
Wales, dolphins, and fish
Elemental
Being: Undines, sirens and mermaids
Magicks
Include: Love, emotions, healing and prophecy
Natural
Representations Include: Seashells, water-smoothed
pebbles, and water
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