#waxingmoon

This is a simple spell which invokes the power of Aradia to grant a specific request. It was collected from a Wiccan Book of Shadows dating from the early 20th Century.

You will need:

A short, broad beeswax candle (a large tealight is ideal)

Candle holder

Thorn (natural such as hawthorn, blackthorn, or rose thorn)

Matches or lighter

Snuffer

Time: waxing moon is preferred, but any will do at a pinch

Place: any

Using the thorn, inscribe a waxing crescent moon Ͻ on the top of the candle. Light the candle and gaze softly at the flame. Concentrate on your desire, either in words, images, or feelings, as you chant over and over:

Gracious Lady Moon Ever in my sight Kindly grant the boon I ask of thee tonight.

(The honorific ‘Gracious Lady Moon’ is a common title for Aradia.)

Waxing Crescent Moon Phase Magic:

There are Three Moon Phases associated with Waxing Moon: Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, and Waxing Gibbous. Each of them is great for the magic that is related to bringing something into your life. Whether it is a new partner or more love into an existing relationship, new car or more fuel for your weekend trips, new friendships, or maintaining the ones that are already present in your life, finding a new job, or getting a promotion. 

As the moon slowly gains intensity it marks a great time to focus on redefining your goals and taking the first action. It’s better to start small, with tiny steps, and work your way to fruition. The same way that Lady Luna grows each day, you will accomplish your goals by consistent action.

This spell is to be done during the waxing moon.

1. Carve your name and intent into the candle. 

2. Grab a pink candle for beauty (or purple for healing). Dress your candle with olive oil (or another form of anointing oil), sugar, and rose petals. 

3. Cut a piece of paper with your hands toward you. 

4. Using a red pen or sharpie, write your affirmations of anything you wish to have in present tense as if they are currently your reality. 

5. For 7 days-- every day light the candle and read the affirmations out loud while looking at yourself in the mirror. You have to believe you are these things for the spell to work. 

6. On the 7th day put sugar, rose petals, and some strands of your hair on the paper. Fold it toward you to attract the beauty and healing. 

7. Burn the paper to activate the spell while chanting “as beautiful as a rose, as sweet as caramel, I attract beauty with this spell.” 

8. Bury the ashes in your garden or spread them to the wind to carry the spell. 

9. Let the candle burn down.