Shrine of Anubis

The color black was chosen for its symbolism, not because Egyptian dogs or jackals were black. Black symbolized the decay of the body as well as the fertile soil of the Nile River Valley which represented regeneration and life. The powerful black canine, then, was the protector of the dead who made sure they received their due rights in burial and stood by them.

Lavender to cause depression, lack of sleep and restlessness

Rosemary to taint their dreams

Mint to cause visions, nightmares and paranoia

Chili to cause pain and "sourness"

Burns the herbs in a fire resistant dish. Burn blue candles and lavender incense or dried lavender.

Blue: sadness, anxiety depression

Light blue: anxiety, dream manipulation

Dark blue: nightmares, dream manipulation, fear, terror

Lavender: anxiety, fear, depression, delusion, lack of sleep

Let the herbs slowly burn while you pour your intention to it. Say your intentions out loud; "This person will have terrible nightmares." Have amethysts at hand.

Amethyst: nightmares, illusion, paranoia

Place small pieces of amethyst in the jar/pouch you're using. Pour the herb ashes on top. I like to shake my spell jars to add negative energy.

Place the hex close to the person you're hexing. You can give it to them or you can add something of their own (hair, nails, belongins...). If you can't do that, make it clear who it is intented for.

Cleanse your workspace from negative energy.

Be careful with hexes and curses. Protect yourself and be safe. Blessed be!

What Is Candle Magick

Candle magick is one of the most simplistic forms of Spellcasting. It is considered Sympathetic Magick (the idea that a person/ thing can be affected by actions performed against something that represents them: ‘like begets like’) and is a method that does not require a lot of fancy ritual or expensive ceremonial artifacts. Anyone can cast a candle spell.

Aspects of Candle Magick

The main aspects of Candle Magick is the colour of the candle as well as the shape and size, any alterations made to it (such as carving words or sigils) also if the candle is fragrant. Also the burn of the candle should be noted. 

·         Decide on a goal

·         Visualize the end result

·         Focus your intent

Colour Associations - Candle Magick

White: Destruction of negative energy, peace, truth and purity. (white candles can also be used as a substitution for other colours in spells and rituals)

Purple: Spiritual awareness, wisdom, tranquility

Lavender: Intuition, paranormal, peace, healing

Blue/ Deep Blue: meditation, healing, forgiveness, inspiration, fidelity, happiness, open communication

Green: money, fertility, luck, abundance, health, success

Rose/ Pink: Positive self love, friendship, harmony, joy

Yellow: Realizing and manifesting thoughts, confidence, bringing plans into action, creativity, intelligence, mental clarity, clairvoyance

Orange: Joy, energy, education, strength, attraction, stimulation

Red/ Deep Red: Passion, energy, love, lust, relationships, sex, vitality, courage

Black: Protection, absorption and destruction of negative energies, repelling negative energy

Reading A Candle

Reading a candle can depend on the type of candle. When reading a taper candle one will often look to the way the flame acts, whereas reading a jar candle, one may read the glass instead. Remember that factors such as a draught, or even the way the candle was made can affect the burn.

The Flame

Strong Flame/ High Flame - Means your energies are raised. There is a lot of energy behind your spell and little to no resistance. A strong flame is a god sign that your spell is focused and working. High, aggressive flames flickering in large strokes can show that there are deities/ spirits there to aid your magick. When using two candles to be representative of people, the candle with the higher flame has authority over the other.

Weak Flame/ Low Flame - A small flame or weak flame is a sign that the magick being cast is facing strong opposition especially if the candle burns low. This could also symbolize that the time of the working could be wrong or that the outcome you are asking for is unlikely or unfavorable in the long run. A cleansing or banishing my be needed and a different type of candle should be burned to counter the negative energies.

Jumping/ Dancing Flame - This signifies a high but chaotic energy and is indicative of strong emotions. There may be some resistance against you. Try closing your circle and bringing your mind back to focus before continuing. A large dancing flame suggests success but with potential complications.

Flickering Flame/ Noisy Candle - If there is no breeze it means that there are spirits nearby. If the flame pops while flickering that is signifying that the spirit is trying to communicate with you or send you a message. The louder the noise, the more urgent the communication.

Flame Catches Something On Fire - There are obstacles but the spell is working hard to try to overcome these from the beginning and has a good chance of being successful. This can also be a sign that a spell is working against you.

The Top of the Candle Catches On Fire - There are obstacles against you but the spell is working hard to overcome them and will most likely be successful. This could mean that the target of the spell or spirits/ energies around the target are resistant to the spell. If the wax remains pooled together it means that everything you need for the spell to work is in place.

Multiple Flames/ Twin Flames - This indicates something is working alongside you or against you and indicates the presence of others, either spirits, deities or human getting involved.

Vanishing Flame - The spirit in question may disagree with your motives or your intent is insufficient. Sharpen your intent and rephrase/ refine your petition and motives before trying again.

The Candle Won’t Light - This means another type of spell should be used for this kind of working, you may be using the wrong candle and cleansing should be done before continuing.

The Candle Will Not Stay Lit - The working is finished, and a stronger opposing force has put it to an end. This usually means that the result or petition of the spell will not manifest. However in some cases it can mean the objective has already been attained.

You Had To Relight Flame - This can mean that the result manifested during the spell. It can also mean that the result you seeks outcome has already been determined.

Flame Can’t Be Blown Out - This means that the spirit you are working with doesn’t want the fame to be snuffed out yet. Let the spirit continue its work or ask permission before extinguishing again.

Low Flame that Drowns in Wax - If a small flame drowns in wax it is means your petition will most likely not be granted at this time.

Burning on One Side Only - This could result in a partial success, but can symbolize that things are left unresolved or unsettled. Try again with a different type of candle after refocusing your intention.

Smoking Candle - Negativity is being burned away

The Candle Explodes - This is a bad sign, and could be representative of someone attacking you, a person having negative intentions towards you and the candle exploding was the spell protecting you from negative energy. If you are casting a hex, this is a symbol that the person you are attacking is protected.

 The Smoke

Smoke Moves Towards You -  This means that your petition will most likely be heard or granted. For spells of love, money and healing this is a good sign. However if the smoke from a hexing candle moves towards you or fills up the room it may mean that you can’t escape taking responsibility for your actions and the effects of your magic.

Smoke Moves Away From you - If the smoke moves away from you this means that you will need a great deal of focus and persistence for your petition to be granted. If the smoke moves drastically away from you it can mean that the energies of the spell are outward bound. This can mean something is escaping your grasp, however in spells manipulate or influence others this can mean the spell is going as planned.

Smoke blows to Your Left - Your subconscious is too emotionally involved and may end up overpowering your petition.

Smoke blows to Your Right - Use your head rather than your emotions to follow your intent.

Smoke Direction

East - Something powerful is assisting you

North - You are ready to begin your ritual

South - The spell will be successful

West - Something powerful is interfeering

Hello! I will be making a recipe list sometime soon for those of you who want to spice up your offerings or routine, but for now, here are some easy daily offerings with a little correspondence with them, based on my personal experiences.

Apples: Apples represent a full harvest, abundance, and time spent with the ones you love. Perfect for those times when you want to recall memories you’ve had with the spirit.

Oranges: Their vibrancy, attraction, and the smell all come together to represent a life lived to the fullest. I like to think of oranges as an innocent guilty pleasure, and something easy to obtain.

Grapes: elegance, refinement, perfection. I also tend to think of being waited on and treated like royalty. Definitely good for a spirit who needs some extra attention.

Fruit in General: great for sweetening up a spirit, or showing that you find them vibrant and kind. I like to give fruit and eat another piece of fruit with them, make it a little date of sorts.

Honey: another sweetening agent. Good for spirits who are feeling low on energy, as it lasts a while and holds lots of sugar, which I often associate with energy.

Bread: fun to make, and good to customize. Have a spirit who likes a bit of savoury element to their offerings? Try adding spices, maybe make garlic bread. Alternatively, you can bake sourdough, brioche, or even some sort of sweet bread. It’s a fabulous offering for family and household spirits.

Milk and Honey: Definitely something I would offer nature spirits. It’s wholesome, sweet, and very natural. Great for those moments when you want to indulge on them.

Chocolate Milk: An alternative to milk and honey. Something I think children spirits would enjoy.

Milks in General: This includes soy milk, almond milk, etc. I find these to be good offerings you don’t leave out, for obvious reasons. Nice for rituals and for those moments when you want to be able to take it away after a little bit. Very filling and delicious.

Cookies, Cakes, and Sweet treats:

Water: I see this most often with ancestral spirits, or spirits you make offerings to on a daily basis. You can enchant it, charge it, make gem elixir with it. There’s a lot of magic in water anyway, though.

Wine/Alcohol: I find a lot of spirits request this, even though I can’t give it to them. Maybe it’s because it’s a ‘spirit’? *badum tssss* Seriously though, this is a fairly generic offering I see a lot.

Juice/Cider/Lemonade/etc: Similar to wine, but much more friendly to your wallet and to those of you who don’t drink for whatever reason. I associate this with friendship for some reason.

Platters: Grab a couple of items from your fridge or pantry, and offer it together. I most often go for grapes, cheese, crackers, and juice. I just find it to be an easy, hassle free offering that doesn’t cost much. Especially if you don’t give it in large quantities, which is totally okay with this, and any other offering really. I like this one in particular because it offers a variety of tastes and energy sources.

Drawings: Pictures, especially things you’ve made, are awesome offerings. It shows you care and are willing to spend time thinking about them. Just like any other relationship, meaningful gifts are awesome.

Photographs: Whether you see something cool outside or online, bringing them a picture that you think they would like is kind. It also shows that you know them pretty well, or are at least trying to.

Embroidery: I have a friend that makes beautiful embroidery pieces for the Hellenic Theoi, whom I worship in particular. They’re full of energy and patience and time, and I think that makes it a great offering. Not to mention they’re just nice to look at.

Sigils: Make sigils for those special spirits in your life! They can be to promote energy, happiness, peace, etc. Ask them what they would like, and make it for them. Add it to their vessel if they have one, and you got a good start.

Natural Objects: Crystals, flowers, pretty leaves, jars of sand. Glasses of water from a stream, rocks, pieces of wood that fall from trees (ask permission before taking any of these things); all are awesome ideas. They have energy, and make them lasting offerings that you can recharge and fill beck up.

Music or Sound: Play a song for them. Play your own musical instrument. Sing, ring bells, clap around. Sound is vibration, and it is energy. It is also something we like. So why wouldn’t most spirits? Ask them if they would like to hear music, or even a specific song.

Energy: Send them balls of energy, streams of it, etc. Help them connect to the moon or the Earth so they can use that as often as they need to. Basically, provide a source for them to live off of when not using your offerings. I do not recommend having them use you as an energy source, except on occasion and for a short period of time, because they can drain you, even without meaning to.

Trinkets: Find something cool at a store? Maybe you pick up a few bobbles at a thrift store. If you feel like they would want it, offer it! You never know what could make them smile, or keep them busy when you’re not home, and they’re not out and about.

Anything You Think They Would Enjoy: Literally anything could be an offering. Find what works for you and what they like. Make special offerings once in a while, too, if possible. And remember, this is a relationship, not a mandatory thing. You are doing this together, and you chose to be a friend of this spirit, most of the time.

HYMN TO ANPU

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