Middle Earth Magic: Inspired Ideas and Seasonal Spells for Your Enchanted Life
I grew up on a farm in West Virginia and learned much about herbs, trees, animals, gardening, foraging and so much about nature. I incorporate this wisdom I learned from elders in my family into my spellwork. When I finally left the farm, I majored in Medieval Studies, my attempt to emulate my idol, J.R.R. Tolkien. All these influences led me to my own blended brew which I call "middle earth magic," containing a mix of the modern and the time-tested "old ways."
Sandalwood Stillness: A Grounding Spell
Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years in India. The woody, sweet smell clears your mind and reconnects you to the earth. This simple spell can actually be used every day as a prayer, or to prepare for meditation.
To begin, light a stick of sandalwood incense and “smudge” the area with the soothing smoke. Anoint a brown candle with sandalwood oil and light it.
To a scentless base oil, such as canola, olive, or light sesame oil, add:
- 6 drops sandalwood oil
- 2 drops lemon oil
- 2 drops amber oil
Warm this concoction in a clay oil lamp or carefully heat it on the stove over a very low flame. When it is warm to the touch, dip your left ring finger into the oil with care and anoint your “third eye,” located in the center of your forehead, just above the eyes.
Sitting in the cross-legged lotus position, whisper three times:
Come to me clarity, come to me peace,
come to me wisdom.
come to me bliss.
I sit in stillness, I sit in peace.
As above, so below; and so it is.
Meditate for twenty minutes, and then massage the warmed oil into your feet. You will be utterly and blissfully grounded now.
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