#enchanting objects

If you can't/don't want to modify the item at all, some ideas:

Consecrate it. Through a consecration, rebirth, or baptism ritual, kill the object's old fate (let's say, as a class ring), and then give it new life as a protective object.

The physical body stays the same but you have changed its fate and its life; you've made it into something else.

This consecration should focus specifically around protection. So you are consecrating it to the purpose of protection; you are changing its fate to one of being a protector; you are rebirthing it into a life of protecting.

Another option is to consecrate it unto a protective god or spirit. Suppose you get along quite famously with the protection work that Mars (planet) does. You can consecrate the ring to be a Talisman of Mars, a Martial Shield, a Protection Amulet of the Red Planet.

The function of consecration in this context is to set a very rock-solid ""mental"" body within the physical object. (I believe it goes beyond that; I believe you're literally fucking around with fate, which is a good thing.)

Enchant it. I think at this time I would not consider consecration to be the same as enchantment. We can take a class ring and give it a new life as a protector.

But the enchantment is like outfitting the protector with weapons, armor, and a warhorse.

So just consecrating something on its own I think does something, but maybe nothing spectacular.

To do an enchantment, find powers or correspondences which do the same kinds of things you want the protection amulet to do. Maybe we want clove for space, basil for bravery and strength, and oak for a mighty defense.

During the casting of the spell, you might empower/charge/evoke power into the plants, and then direct that power to infuse into the class ring.

"Oak, you build an infinite wall that goes in every direction. None can pass you. And this power does not remain in this oak twig, but it goes into the ring. And within and around the ring, the wall is raised." That sort of thing.

Charge it. You can take a lot of protective energy, program it to do the kind of defense you want, and pour it directly into the ring. IME if you only do this, and you don't do enchantment/energy work to actually build a secure energy structure within the ring, the charge will fade quickly.

You could do just 1 or 2 of these things. You don't have to consecrate a ring to be a protector before you enchant it to protect.

But I believe it's like this:

Imagine a king (you) needs a knight. You could choose a random civilian off of the street and say, "you're a knight now!" and give them a horse and sword. This is like enchanting without consecration.

But you could also consult the oracle and find a person fated and foretold to be the most powerful protector in all the land. The key is, you're not only the king who can knight; you're also the god who assigns fate. This is like consecrating before enchanting/charging.

Finally, you can go down to the pub and say, "look. Free rounds all night to whoever goes and beats up the guy down the road." It'll cost a bit up front and your protector won't be around for long, but it'll work. This is like charging without enchanting or consecrating (or building energy structures, etc).

Overall I believe the most powerful artifacts are born under special stars (minding astrological timing when you create the vessel), consecrated to fate, enchanted with purpose, and charged with power. But you can skip any of these steps and only do the ones you can manage. It will work anyway, it just influences how long the magic will last, and the magnitude of the effects.

I’ve seen a bunch of people asking how does one enchant objects to perform a specific purpose under another one of my posts, so here’s a guide to it.

what are enchantments or charms?

Enchanted objects can be programmed or charmed to carry out a specific purpose, and can often work on their own whether to aid its owner in a specific goal or to help in other ways like boosting energy or bringing luck.

what can be enchanted?

Any object can be enchanted, with limits of course (usually you can’t enchant living things or other people). Of course, some objects will be more effective as an enchantment than others, especially if they hold known correspondences. For example, trying to charm a crystal may prove more effective than trying to charm a cookie. You may want to take these correspondences into mind when trying to find an object that suits your purposes.

here are the things required:

1. Intent. Intent is a very important part of enchantment, and you need to be clear with your goal or purpose or what you want the object to do before you begin. It can help you to write it out before carrying the ritual out.

2. Ingredients or spell materials. You can definitely enchant an object based on sheer will and intent alone but I find that it helps to gather spell materials that can help boost the power of the enchantment. For example, if I’m enchanting a necklace to boost protection against harm, I would bring in materials like obsidian, salt, pepper, items with protective properties to aid with the enchantment ritual.

3. The object itself. Distance enchanting is definitely a thing, but if you’re just starting out I recommend having the object in person with you, and you might want to take some time to get acquainted with the energy of the object beforehand. This way, you can gauge more accurately whether the energy has changed after the enchantment, to see if the enchanting has gone successfully or not.

here’s one way to enchant: (everyone may find a different way but here’s a relatively simple process)

1. Gather the object and spell materials. If you have extra materials with you, you can gather it in a cluster or in a circle or even put it into a bowl. Make sure all of it is connected somehow. If you don’t have extra materials you can just hold the object in your hands. 

2. Pour your intent into the object using energy. Energy is an important part of this process as it makes your intent less abstract and more tangible, to be part of the object’s energy. If you’re not familiar with basic energy work I would recommend learning how to make an energy ball first before attempting this exercise. Think of your intent and feel it coming to life in your hands as energy, feel the energy flow out of your hands in waves. Feel the energy of your materials as well (this step is optional but it can seriously boost the enchantment), feel all the energy present coming together into a ball or coming to rest in your hands.

3. Infuse the object with the energy. Push the energy into the object, or let it be absorbed. Will it to enter the object, thinking of your intent the whole time. One thing that can help you to visualize is to envision potential scenarios this enchantment will take effect while infusing the object with the energy. 

4. Feel the energy of the object once you’re done. It may feel different, or it may feel the same but more powerful. It can manifest as a warmth, or as a vibration or as a “pulse” depending on what you’re enchanting it to do, but usually a sign that the process has been completed will tell you that your enchantment was successful.

That’s on how to enchant an object, there are many more complexities to the process depending on how complex your purpose is but here’s a beginner’s guide.

- Raven

I am a graveyard witch and I work with spirits/ghosts daily. I’ve been doing this for over a decade and though I consider myself experienced, safety is still my top priority. And it should be yours as well. Therefore, I decided to share (most of) the enchanting ritual I did for my iron graveyard jewelry. Or, my “sword and shield”, as I like to call them. They are enchanted to work as a sword (the ring) that provides “offensive” protection, and a “shield” (the pendant/necklace) that provides defensive protection. I use this potent version of protection because I work with spirits so often off my own property and can be more vulnerable when not in my own house. If you want to learn how to enchant a piece of jewelry to protect you when working with spirits, you’re in the right place!

It's really important to remember this is my own version inspired by Traditional Witchcraft. What is presented here is not a "universal" belief about how magic works, and it is influenced by my experiences and UPG/SPG.

The purpose of this charm is to elevate mundane/inert objects, including commercially harvested/mined plants and stones, so that they become filled with power and magically effective.

This is a basic and simple spell which can be adapted to a wide variety of uses. However, it lacks the power and permanence of a formal consecration.

I recommend performing this charm right before you use whatever it is you're enchanting. So, right before drinking the tea, right before using your broom to sweep out energies, etc.

I use a charm similar to this one to prepare spellcasting materials, such as enchanting salt and candles before using them in a spell.

This charm has like two steps and takes about fifteen seconds to do in the moment, but this post runs a little long because I explain the theory along the way.

Materials:

Whatever it is to be enchanted

A traditional symbol of spiritual power, ideally one simple enough that you can draw it in the air with your finger or picture it in your mind

A very short little incantation (you will be writing it)

A traditional symbol of spiritual power, eh?

"Traditional" as in you didn't make it up - so, not your own sigils.

This is based on my belief about how this charm and magical symbols work.

If you use a really old and powerful magical symbol - like a five-pointed star or the Christian cross - you're tapping into the power of the symbol itself.

If you use a sigil that you created and charged with your own energy, you're going to be drawing on your own power to use this charm. Which of course, totally fine - it's just that it's more draining.

("What if my sigil is designed to channel external power?" you still have to spend your energy to maintain the sigil, like having to repair a bucket you use to carry water)

Whatever symbol you use definitely matters. If you use one of the elemental triangles, it's going to impart elemental energy into the charm. If you use Brigid's Cross, it's going to impart her energy into the charm. If you want to impart your own energy on purpose, you can use your own signature :)

It's worth putting thought into what energies you want to impart. You can keep a collection of symbols handy to impart special kinds of energy if you want, or use something universal like the pentagram for everything.

A very short little incantation

This can be anything. I enjoy somewhat standardizing mine, it just helps me get into the groove. You usually want your incantation to do 3 things:

Acknowledge the power behind the symbol you're using.

State that you need the power provided by the symbol and that you want this power to go into the object you're enchanting.

Clearly state what you want the outcome to be.

Here are a couple of examples. Materials in [brackets] indicate that word should be swapped out depending on what you're actually charming. You can be plain or poetic, whatever works:

By the power of Christ, I charm this [candle] to purify. Through Him this room will be cleansed.

Five elements fill you one by one, 'till this [salt] shines like the sun. Hear this task assigned to thee: help my spell and make it well. As my will, so shall it be.

I empower this [incense] to dispel unwanted spirits through the powers of the Sun and Moon.

You do not need to speak it aloud. Just reading it or going over it in your mind will suffice.

Focus and willpower?

Eh. If you've got focus and willpower to spare, feel free to spend them on this. But you don't really need them.

If you're using symbols of actual spiritual power and clearly directing them unto a goal, it should work. Powers don't need your belief in order to be powerful. Energies can still move when you're not focused on them.

If your incantation includes directions that clearly indicates you are A) calling on magical power, B) that the power needs to go into the object, and C) what the power should do for you, then that's all you need.

Staying in the present moment is really helpful, but you don't need to really burn the lamp oil on this, you know?

Putting it all together:

Using your finger, draw the spiritual symbol over the thing you want to charm. Alternatively:

Draw it on a piece of paper and hold the paper nearby

Picture the symbol in your mind

Speak, think, or sign your very short little incantation. Make sure you are clearly indicating that you are using the symbol for its power, that you want the power to go into the object, and that all this is being done so that the object aligns to your stated intent.

That's it :)

Wee bit of troubleshooting

Magical symbols are like the crystalized form of the powers they represent. The charm has power because the symbol you employ radiates with power. It is then up to you to direct it and instruct it according to your needs.

If you're not having success, try changing the symbol you use.

If the symbol is one representing a specific deity or being, ensure you've got at least a neutral relationship with them. If you skipped out on an oath to a god and you're avoiding them, using their symbol is probably not a great idea.