“And the blood in these veins isn’t pumping any less than it ever has. And that’s the hope I have, the only thing I know that’s keeping me alive.”
~Paramore, “Last Hope”
Intent: I don’t know about anyone else but I need this right now. This spell is intended to give you the strength you need to pick yourself up and move forward through depression. It’s not designed as a “cure” but an aid through rougher times.
I wanted this spell to be relatively simple in terms of material and leg word because when my depression hits I know I don’t want to pull out all my materials and make a big show. If you want to vamp it up and add extra elements please feel free to!
Materials:
matches
tealight candle
paper
pencil
Procedure:
1. On your piece of paper write the word “depression” in big letters. Underneath it, write “let it happen” until the page is full or you’re content with how many times you’ve written it. (Alternatively you can make a sigil if you’re feeling up to it). The point of this step is to not try to push down or hide your depression. Acknowledge it and accept it so that you can face it head on.
2. Carve the words “keep me going” onto your tealight candle. Remove the candle from it’s aluminum holder and place it on top of your piece of paper.
3. Say the following phrase before striking your match:
“It’s just a spark but it’s enough to keep me going”
4. Light your tealight candle and allow it to melt over the paper, while visualizing the “spark” that will keep you going.
Rob Borrow from the Rich and Give to the Poor, this is to invoke the thoughtform of Robin Hood to assist your finances. Warning: For those who follow the Golden Rule (about harming none), this is absolutely going to break it. No matter what you do, if you gain money, someone is losing money. This is merely to focus on the loss to fall on someone who won’t be so hurt by it (as opposed to say, finding $20 that was dropped by someone who needed it for groceries or gas).
What you will need: – An image of Robin Hood (any incarnation) – An arrow, a picture of an arrow, or an arrow head – A small dish (or even a bottle cap) – One or more of the following: Allspice, Almonds, Cashews, Cinnamon, Cloves, Dill, Sesame – Paper and a green pen
– (Optional) Black pepper and/or hot sauce
On the paper, write the amount of money you need and when you need it by. Specify what it is for: Rent, student loans, overall debt, whatever. Point the arrow at the amount, placing the Robin Hood on the opposite end. Place the herbs in the little dish, placing it on or by the Robin Hood. If you need the money in an extra hurry, add the spice/hot sauce for a little more giddy-up.
Speak to the image: Robin Hood, I call to thee Aid me with the plight of money In this amount, collect the coin From the wealthy you must purloin One day after, you must go Let no trace of your work show
Keep the site undisturbed until the work has been achieved. Once it’s completed, clean it all up. Be sure to do a clearing to remove any link between Robin Hood’s actions and you.
to take away the power of those that have abused it, and make them weak
Write down the name of a person who has abused their power on white paper.
On the same paper, write how that has made you feel. Pour all your anger, betrayal, disappointment, etc. into it.
Put the paper in a jar.
Add animal teeth (or thorns), grave dirt, stinging nettle, and red liquid of some sort. As you put each ingredient into the jar, imagine it taking away their power and cursing them. Lid the jar.
Put a (non-flammable) representation of their power on top of the jar’s lid. It can be a crown cut out of aluminum foil, if you like.
Put a red candle on top. Light it while saying:
“I cried for mercy; you ignored my pleading.
You had your crown, but now it’s bleeding.
You must learn that power is fleeting.”
Once the candle has burned down, do with the jar as you see fit. Throw it in the trash, keep it around so you can keep charging it with your intent…
Similar to my depression banishing bottle but this one is on feeling numb, while the other is for overwhelming emotions.
Salt
Coffee grounds – energy, strength, clarity
Eggshells – banishing
Rosemary sprigs and oil – refreshing, banishing
Orange zest and oil – energy, happiness
Rose petals – self love
Pine needles and oil – refreshing, strength
Disclaimer: This is not meant to replace professional care and is to be used as a temporary coping skill. If you are suicidal, please seek help immediately.
Here is a masterpost of a ton of potions I have in my grimoire that are simple and easy to make with simple easy to get ingredients.
Tea Potions
Headache Relief Potion
Ginger Root
Peppermint
Lemon Wedge
Steps: Add herbs to hot water and let them steep for a few minutes. Squeeze in lemon then let the wedge and skin soak for another 1 or 2 before drinking.
Sour Tummy Be Gone Potion
Chamomile Tea
Spearmint
Ginger Root
Spoonful of Honey
Steps: Brew tea then add herbs to it, let them steep for 5 minutes before stirring in your honey counter-clockwise to banish the cramps and sourness in your stomach.
Deep Slumber Potion
Chamomile Tea
Lavender
Dried Rose Petals/Buds
Lemon Balm
Steps: Brew tea then add in herbs to steep for 5 to 6 minutes, add sugar or honey to taste. Drink slowly before bed in a quiet place.
“Bring Me My Own Love” Self Love Potion
Rose Water or Rose Tea
Sugar
Milk or Milk substitute
Steps: Brew your tea or warm your rose water. Pour in milk and sugar to taste and stir it clockwise to welcome in your own love. Drink while doing something you enjoy.
Release from a Bad Day Potion
Green Tea
Catnip
Lemon Wedge
Steps: Brew and steep your tea and catnip, squeeze in your lemon and stir it counter clockwise to banish the negativity that the day has given you. Add sugar or honey to taste
Give My Heart Strength Potion
Black Tea
Orange Peel
Honey
Steps: Brew tea and let orange peel steep for 5 minutes, stir in your honey clockwise to bring yourself emotional strength.
Open My Mind Awareness Potion
Black Tea
Cinnamon
Milk or Milk substitute
(Optional) pinch of Mugwort (use with caution)
Steps: Brew tea and add ingredients. Sit in a quiet place and drink the tea slowly while centering yourself and if you can meditate.
Cleansing Potion
Moon Water
Rosemary
Thyme
Steps: Heat your moon water and let herbs steep for a minute or two before drinking. You may add sugar if you desire
Protect Me From Parasites Potion
(protects from psychic and energy parasites)
Moon Water
Rosemary
Mint
Steps: Heat moon water and steep your herbs for 5 minutes. Drink at the start of your day.
Coffee Potions
Strength For a Big Day
Coffee
Cinnamon
Sugar to Taste
Like a Storm Confidence Potion
Coffee
Hazelnut creamer
Cinnamon
Fresh Orange peel
Spark of Creativity Potion
Coffee
2 Drops Vanilla extract
Fresh Orange Peel
Spoonful of Caramel
Romancing Myself Potion for Self Acceptance
Coffee
Hot chocolate mix
Milk
Red rose petal
To Good Friends Friendship Potion
Coffee
Caramel
Sugar
A cherry
A good friend to share it with
Hot Chocolate Potions
Warm My Bones Happiness Potion
Hot chocolate
Marshmallow/Marshmallow fluff
1 drop vanilla extract
Cherry
To Get Through Hard Days Potion
Hot Chocolate
Cinnamon
Milk
Fresh Mint Leaf
For Enhanced Energy Potion
Hot Chocolate
Orange Peel
Gem Elixir Potions
Note! Unlike the others, these ones are NOT edible nor should they be ingested! These potions are for anointing or bath magic.
None of these potions are made with the crystals in the water! I ALWAYS put my crystals around a jar or cup of water to charge over night. SOME OF THESE CRYSTALS SHOULD NEVER GO IN WATER!!! So please just place them around your jar of water over night, not in it.
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