WhimzyGoose

Dad: I don’t believe in magic.

Me: (mocking) “I don’t believe in magic” says the guy who believes in a book full of wizards, and that man came from mud like some greek myth. Sure, dad.

Black cord I weave, let grief be drawn

All hurt and sorrow now be gone

With white I twine, a shield is cast,

protection holds us firm and fast

With red I braid, let courage stay

to guard our blood and guide the way.

A key I thread through cords wound tight

The symbol of our home’s true might

It’s teeth unlock, heart iron cast

A hearth for all entwined steadfast

By these three cords we tie a bow

that love may flourish, roots may grow

And in this bowl I grind a vow

For all past, the future, and the now

Rosemary twig our wounds shall heal

And give us courage, bold and real

Lavender flowers to calm the soul

Relieving stress, and making whole

By garlic’s bane we lay our trust

to banish evil, and ire’s lust.

Now cast these herbs over the knot,

their power bound, their spell well-wrought

With white wax poured, the charm is sealed

A bond unbroken, strong revealed.

And with this bay leaf, Family inscribed

Our hearth made sacred, blessings applied.

Crumble Crumble Cookie-Man

A bed of peppers for your unrest,

Your sugared soul shall not be blessed.

Behind your wide eyes of glaze,

Feel fear beneath our hungry craze.

As I chew, your will undone,

Baked and bound my spell is spun.

Crumble, crumble, cookie-man,

Run away as fast you can!

Now your people turn their heads,

Out to paint the throne in red!

May they sick of all your blunder

Seek you out, tear you asunder

May they start down from your toes

To end the hurt and curb all woes

Crispy knees, they snap in two,

Your bribed crowd won’t stand for you.

Our nation’s help you cast away,

For that we’ll eat your legs today.

Belly round while kids don’t eat

They’ll chew you up, revenge so sweet.

Arms of icing, snap, and crack

They all clap you’re in the sack!

Chest now gone, they cheer and sing,

“Eat him up! No more kings!”

Last the head, your frosted crown,

Chewed to crumbs, you tumble down.

Crumble, crumble, cookie-man,

Bit by bit, because we can.

In my tummy may you churn.

Then down and out as you’ve earned.

Your frosted crown is lost to me,

Your candied soul no more shall be.

By oven, spice, and witch’s glee,

The spell is cast—so mote it be!

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An Edible Poppet Curse? Yes! You can use any shortbread recipe, but I will provide the one I use below specifically because it makes the body of the cookies “orange” for the orange one currently tearing the world apart. Typically a curse would be destroyed or suspended in a type of acidic solution, we will be doing the same, only it’s your stomach acid. Your innards are the most inhospitable thing imaginable, it’s as good as any curse jar.

All 'Round the Simmer Pot

Family Gathering need to endure?

Where quarrels start and rumors stir?

A potion of good spirits is all you need,

Wherein every nose it plants a seed.

Grab a pot, fill half with water,

Heat up the hearth, grab herbs from the altar.

Pluck a spoon, open all doors therein,

Your spell will drift through all rooms – now begin!

All ‘round the simmer pot I decree,

Let warmth and love together be.

By hearth and flame, by scent and art,

Let peace now dwell in every heart.

Clockwise I stir, my wand the spoon

It’s blessings waft in every room

By herb and heat, my will I weave

What I pour in, I shall receive:

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[You do not have to include all of these herbs, I included many to cover a wide selection of what you may have on hand, you can ignore any lines that don’t apply. I have categorized them by will, just one of each set will suffice.]

{For Sweetness}

A cup of Sugar/Honey for tactful mind,

May it imbue all ‘round in kind.

To sweeten tongues, where harsh words be,

And fill this home with harmony.

{Herbs For Protection}

Sage of wisdom, cleanse and clear,

Cast out sorrow, doubt, and fear.

Clove of courage, steadfast stay,

Keep all harm and strife away.

Bay Leaf for our fear defend,

Let peace be ours from start ‘til end.

{Herbs For Peace}

Chamomile calm, bring quiet rest,

Soften hearts, and soothe the stressed.

Lavender Blooms, for tender care,

Send harmony along the air.

Orange Slices, warm as the sun,

Let bonds within our hearts be spun.

{Herbs for Abundance}

Cinnamon twice, to attract,

That blessings grow and keep intact.

Allspice fragrant, full and round,

Let family joy and comfort abound.

Basil Green, draw blessings near,

Grow bonds of love that persevere.

{Tea For Strength – optional}

Black Tea strong, for focus clear,

Grant strength and courage to endure.

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Now steam and scent together rise,

Bring calm to all whose hearts defy.

From hearth to soul, I cast to see,

A family whole – So mote it be!

Sit a spell, and have a taste of magick with me.