Book of Shadows: Ostara Ritual

With the spring equinox on it's way, I decided to throw together a little ceremony. Ostara is traditionally a time of rebirth and reawakening. Things are coming alive, male and female are joining as on, and everything is in bloom.

This one I wrote combining a couple of things I read on pinterest, which I'm unable to recall enough to source at the moment so, just as a disclaimer if you notice any similarities.

To perform this ritual, I several eggs (one for each individual) with beet juice and turmeric. Me and a small group went on a hike in a New Hampshire nature preserve and scouted out the perfect spot. We made our offerings with holy basil and mint seeds. It was a great experience, but I have not returned since to see if any of the seeds had sprouted. If you decide to perform this, let me know how your experience goes. Again, if your unsure about any of the steps, just ask.

Created: 03-10-2016

Supplies: A naturally dyed egg (Suggested: Turmeric, Beets, Coffee, etc.), Nature, Seed(s) of choice, a Basket, other offerings of choice *optional*

• Cast a circle. 
• Call the four quarters/elements
• Ask the God and Goddess to be present.
•  Place the seed(s), egg, (and other offerings) in a basket.
• Holding the basket, relax your being creating a union with nature and say

     “The wheel of the year turns once more,

As the spring equinox arrives at our door

Light and dark dance a balanced wonder

And the earth awakens from its slumber

Gardens of flowers coming into bloom

As life sprouts from the earth mother’s womb

The sun reaches forth its hand

To the maiden of flowers returned to the land.

And on this blessed day we do remember

The sacred wreath of life and all of its splendors.”

•  Spend a few moments in meditation of the earth, the seed(s) and egg.
• Dig a small hole in the dirt and place the seeds as you say

“The gentle spirit of these seeds I/we call forth

To awaken now with light and new birth.

May you grow green and lively in the cradle of mother earth.

And may we also grow with these seeds,

Bringing our roots to the soil and our spirit to the breeze.”

•  Crack the dyed egg into the small hole in the dirt (and place in other offerings).

“I/We give this/these offering(s) as a symbol of natural oneness

May this soil be blessed with fertility and abundance.

• Continue with a Cakes and Wine Ceremony (optional)
• Cover the hole with topsoil and spend a few more moments in meditation.

“While the equinox enters our hearts with joy and glee

I/we complete my/our workings here, so mote it be!”  

• Deeply inhale and exhale letting the new energy flow through you

“With harm to none, this ritual is done.”

• Thank the directions and the God/Goddess for being present and any other energies you may have incorporated.
• Close your circle with a deep breath and a namaste`.

Book of Shadows: Feline Purrification Spell

I created this spell when I began to notice scrambled energy of my familiar. He had been through a lot of moving back and forth and I felt he needed something to help readjust. Immediately after performing this, the entire room felt a little lighter and my cats energy seemed more cohesive. If you're facing a similar situation, I hope this helps and look forward to hearing about your experiences. Of course this spell isn't limited to cats, feel free to change the wording to fit any animal or human in need. If you are unsure of how to do some of things on here like casting a circle or calling the elements, just ask and I'll provide examples.

Created: 03-07-2016

Astrological Correspondence: New Moon

Supplies: Salt, Sage, Cedar, Lemon, Chalice of water, bowl. Candle, Feline/magickal recipient

• Cast a circle and/or create an energetic protective barrier for your workings.
• Call the four quarters/elements to be present in workings.
•  Burn a Sage/Cedar mixture and allow the smoke to fill the room as you become completely relaxed.
•  Bring the smoke over the recipient and say
  “With air ___ is cleansed”
•  Hold the bowl over the smoke and add a squirt of lemon
• Light the candle near the recipient while you visualize it burning away anything unwanted and say “With Fire ___ is cleansed
• Add a pinch of salt to the bowl
• Take an additional pinch of salt and crumble it in your fingers/over the recipient and say “With Earth ____ is cleansed”
• Dip hands in the water (and place on the hands of the recipient) and say “With Water ____ is cleansed”
•  Sit in silent meditation for a few moments before focusing on the energy within the recipient and say
  “Any energy that no longer serves ____, leave now.
  I thank you for your presence, now I am sending you home.
  Pass from this space effortlessly, gracefully and completely.”
• Bring the bowl forward and say “Smoke of air, Lemon of Fire, Salt of Earth, Element of Water. Guard this being, from blockages of hurt, confusion, and all things of no matter. Keep ____ safe and fully present in the beauty of now. Cleanse ____’s past and empower his/her meows.For the good of all, this bond I do allow.”
• Dip a finger in the mixture and place it on the forehead of the recipient“With harm to none, By elemental power, this spell is done.”
• Thank the God, Goddess, elements, and any other energies you have called for being present.
• Close the circle.