#shield spell

Can post this now! My drawing for our servers telephone game; the prompt this month was shield so I went with 'Rules shield spell from Zelda 2 ♡

For protection in stressful situations

You will need:

One black candle

Matches or lighter

One 12 in length of string

One small, lockable box

Timing: work on a waning moon to turn anxiety aside, and on a Tuesday, day of defensive Mars

Cast a circle in accordance with your tradition

Light the candle saying: Banish my fears

Sit on the floor in the center of the circle, facing north. Close your eyes and slow your breathing, then clear your mind. When you are ready, visualize a shield protecting you from chin to knee. Tie a knot in the string.

No visualized more Shields overlapping to cover your sides, back, and head, and tie another not for each. Relax within your shield "shell", allowing yourself to feel secure and protected.

When you're ready, open your eyes and drip wax from the candle on to each not that you've tied.

Lock the knotted string in the box and keep it in a safe place. Whenever you feel the need to invoke your Shield, summon up the image of the shields covering and defending you.

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Hey everyone! I got an idea of spell the other night, and since the new school year is beginning here (in Belgium) I thought that could be useful for all of us... Especially since this spell is customisable!

PS : English is not my first language, so, sorry if i make mistakes!

So this spell is about handling and relieving your stress by getting your work done (cause most spells I read are about stopping work a little while before starting again, and although it’s completely fine and healthy to take a break, sometimes you can’t afford it, so here it goes) : 

First of all, BREATHE. Close your eyes, inhale deeply, exhale slowly, multiple times till you feel the stress diminish a little. 

Then, ORGANISE : it’s the key for a low stress life. Make piles with your work in an empty room (and if you can’t physically do that, note what you have to do on little pieces of paper and go on) and place them (following clockwork) around you in order of emergency or importance, but allowing the place right in front of you to be empty. So at the end of this step, you should be surrounded by your work, except for what’s in front of you - trapped but with a way out. Remember this : there IS a way out!

Then, do your favorite witchy thing : either create a small incantation, a quick sigil, or place a candle for focusing, touch your favorite crystal, whatever pleases you : but create quickly a friendly environment inside the circle of work. This represents a shield repulsing stress and negative energy (like procrastination). Don’t hesitate to take a snack (your favorite candies or flavors; reminder that mint helps the mind to focus) and/or a bottle of water - those always help. Also, if this doesn’t distract you, put on some instrumental music (or white noises, or wax balls in your ears if you don’t want to be disturbed by sounds (do you know/have “boules Quiès”?). Make sure you have enough light to work.

Finally, empty your workspace - or work with the empty space of the circle - and get on with it. Go pile by pile, clockwork, and take a small break every hour or after every pile. 

This spell calls for a pyrite "sun" which is a special formation of pyrite that looks like a flattened disc. These are sometimes sold as "pyrite dollars" or "marcasite dollars". Marcasite and pyrite are polymorphs (like diamond and graphite, which are both carbon). Pyrite and marcasite have the same chemical composition but have different structure and crystal shape. Marcasite is commonly used in jewelry. 

The reason for this particular formation is not certain, but you should be able to find one at a gem and mineral shop. So far, the only known locality for these formations is the coal mines of Illinois. 

We know pyrite as "fools gold" and the name pyrite comes from the Greek pyros, meaning fire. Chipping at a piece of pyrite with another stone produces sparks; it is believed that Stone Age people used this method to make fire. Some sources say this stone should never be placed in water. Use your best judgment. Due to pyrites association with the Fire element, sunlight is the best method for charging this particular stone. 

Perform this spell during a waxing to full moon with the moon in Aries, if possible. Begin by charging your pyrite "sun" in full sunlight during a full moon phase. If you wish, place on a bed of clear quartz crystal or on a bed of sea salt. Sometimes these specimens are sold with a tiny stand so they can be displayed like a decorative plate. You may use this stand if you choose. Visualize the stone absorbing the sun's rays and holding that powerful energy.

Chant:

Pyrite Sun, catch this light,

hold this force both day and night.

Once you feel your stone has been sufficiently charged, proceed with the spell.

Hold the stone in your projective hand. Visualize it as an actual shield that would be used in battle. Imagine whatever you fear being repelled simply by the presence of this shield. Nothing can pierce it; it repels all negativity and is as blinding for enemies to look upon as a full blast of sunlight.

Chant:

May this stone serve as a shield

adding to the strength I wield. 

Hard as iron, bright as sun,

ill intent now be undone. 

Carry the stone with you, or place the stone on a red cloth on your altar or other special place. While talismans and amulets are typically carried or worn, this spell will be just as effective if you keep the shield on your altar. If you choose this method, you can visualize the "shield" surround you no matter where you are. Obviously this is not a magic shield that will deflect blows; rather, the effect causes you to increase your awareness and focus.