hello Windvexer, hope your hiatus is treating you well! I think the little chickies are extremely cute!
Any advice on a method of magic that you've had experience with that works in attracting a romantic interest? I don't really do magic regarding interpersonal relationships, and I am desperately lonely this Valentines day. I don't necessarily need a whole method or prepackaged spell, more like a basic mechanic (ie spell bottle, energy work etc).
Honestly, Venus. Planetary Venus, if you like. Seashells, ocean water (salt water will do fine I imagine).
A planetary petition (candle, offering, Orphic hymn, I'm quite liking the Lucid/Pontiac translations lately) will work fine, hasn't even got to be on a particular day or hour if you'd just like to get 'er done. Ask specifically for the sort of relationship you want brought into your life.
A sort of pivoting ritual can also work well, where you set up a nice spread to call your ancestors, Powers That Be, allies both known and unknown, and so on (and you can do so even if you've never met/talked to any of these beings before). You announce what it is you want, say you're ready for it and will embrace opportunities that arise, and I also highly recommend announcing what you're ready to leave behind and sacrifice in order to move forward.
Now this sacrifice bit isn't meant to be a net zero sort of thing, like giving up one joy for another. It's more like outlining what you will return to the earth, to fertilize the soils of your life. The best fertilizers are blood, bone, and shit. You know, gore and sewage. Have you got any garbage you're ready to return to the earth? Self-isolation, doom scrolling, saying no to new opportunities?
These things all carry dense, nutritious energies that may bog you down in one setting, yet when returned to the mire to be consumed by microbes, can turn your life into a lush field practically raining romantic interest from the sky.
So announce not only the good things you want, but the unwanted things you are ready to shovel into the compost heap. Ask for genuine transformation in your life. Speak from the heart, but I believe it would be wise to sit down and think through exactly what you ask for before you start the operation.
A seven day candle will also work fine, perhaps in pink, red or green; perhaps scented with roses or with rose blossoms nearby (which can be purchased bulk for tea, or as fresh flowers, etc); this combined with the Venus petition or the 'pivoting ritual' will also work well.
Always remember to be a little patient with it. For a good relationship, not just anyone will do. Give the spirits a few weeks to get the other fellow dusted off and get a few of their loose ends tied up, too.
Based on experience, I would not recommend knot spells for this type of work (attracting a person out of the aether).