Middle Earth Magic: Inspired Ideas and Seasonal Spells for Your Enchanted Life
I grew up on a farm in West Virginia and learned much about herbs, trees, animals, gardening, foraging and so much about nature. I incorporate this wisdom I learned from elders in my family into my spellwork. When I finally left the farm, I majored in Medieval Studies, my attempt to emulate my idol, J.R.R. Tolkien. All these influences led me to my own blended brew which I call "middle earth magic," containing a mix of the modern and the time-tested "old ways."
Your Personal Power Tool: A Crystal Wand
A magical wand is a powerful tool used to cast the circle and invoke deities. Like an athame, a wand focuses, projects, and directs energy. Because it gathers and stores magical power, a wand is wonderful for healing and can also be the device with which you “draw” the shape when you cast the circle. If possible, find your wand in a serendipitous manner. Draw it to yourself through attraction. A wand makes a mighty gift. It may, however, be more practical and expedient just to purchase your wand. When you do this, purify it, cleansing off the energy of the shop, so it is truly yours.
Before you race off to the nearest metaphysical five-and-dime, take a walk in the woods. You may very well find the wand of your dreams waiting there for you on the forest floor. Some folks favor “live wood,” like cherry, willow, or oak branches that need to be cut off the tree. I prefer fallen wood that Nature has already harvested. Some folks like to ornament their wand with magical metals, such as copper, gold, or silver, and encrust it with gems and crystals. The most important determining factor for any wand is how it “feels” in your hand. You will know when you have found the right one.
To make your own wand, you should find a tree branch that has fallen to the ground on its own (no pruned branches!). Sand and polish the rough edges of the stick. The smoke of burning sage will nicely smudge the wand if you pass the stick through the smoke. You’ll need a variety of crystals to complete your wand. Affix large quartz near the handle. You should then find crystals with properties that will complement your magic to the wand. I recommend using citrine as the pointer for the wand, as it aligns your self-identity with your spirit. Learn here about other stones you can use to harness various powers:
Amber—Grounding
Amethyst—Balance and Intuition
Aventurine—Creative Visualization
Bloodstone—Abundance and Prosperity
Calcite—Warding Off Negativity
Fluorite—Communicating with Fairies and other Unseen Beings
Garnet—Protection From Gossip
Geode—Getting Through Periods of Extreme Difficulty
Hematite—Strength and Courage
Jade—Wisdom to Interpret or Realize Powerful Dreams
Jasper—Stability
Lodestone—Bringing a Lover Back into Your Life
Mahogany Obsidian—Feeling Sexy and Emanating Sensuality
Moss Agate—Powers of Persuasion and Healing
Quartz Crystal—Divining Your Dreams
Rhodochrosite—Staying On Course With Your Life’s True Purpose
Rose Quartz—Love
Turquoise—Safety When Traveling
Watermelon Tourmaline—Help with Planning Your Best Possible Future
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