Spell-Struck

Stop Spell

It’s hot out there!  The nation is under a HUGE heat wave. You combine the heat with the humidity and you have a real mess that makes people grumpy, irritable and out-of-sorts.  This is a normal reaction to things we can’t control AND the effect those things can have on us (i.e., hot + sweaty + no relief + no control = Grumpy…. at the very least!)

Some people it can even bring out a nastier darker side when their environment seems to be in control and they are not liking it much.  In addition to the environment making some people and things difficult to deal with, there are a myriad of mediums that trigger a “not so nice” response from people.  Family situations, work situations, social gatherings, etc., can be a catalyst for a person to act out in a way that is less than admirable.

On that note, us witches have resources in our hat full of tricks to deter the effects that these people have on us.  Resources that will help us by keeping them at bay from bothering us, and us from responding to their issues and getting ensnared when we don’t want to.

Think of a work situation where “that” person is just bugging the living daylights out of you.  They just walk by and you want to leap on them and take ‘em out, let alone if they speak to you!  What about a boss that just can’t seem to be nice no matter what and is demanding of you, antagonizing, or passive-aggressive and it’s causing you real harm in the way of tense muscles, gnawing pit in your stomach, etc..  How can you stop these people from getting to you?

Glad you asked….Need to STOP something in its tracks?  Someone?  Some event?  Some situation?  Some gossip?

Evaluate carefully WHY you wish to stop the person, event or thing in your life from continuing on in the manner they/it are/is (this is important—don’t skip this step!)  Are your motives pure (c’mon…be honest!?)  Will this cause harm to another person?  To you?  If so, you should not continue with this STOP spell.  Ever mind the law of three.  Unless you want this same energy revisiting you, don’t send out anything negative.  Trust me…you WILL be sorry you did.

If something is happening (an event) that is causing you harm or distress and stopping it will be a GOOD thing for one and all, then by all means do this spell.  If you need to STOP someone from harming you (verbally, emotionally, or physically – you have every right to not be abused in any of these ways!), seek out appropriate rational measures to take care of your problem before choosing to do a spell such as this, then if all else fails, proceed carefully.

Wait until the dark moon (although do the bath and make up the oil ahead of time.)  This is a time of transformation, a time of new beginnings and growth.  A time to shed the old and start anew.

Take a ritual bath.  Draw warm bath water, add dead sea salts and 7 drops of a Lavender based oil (make your own with 2-4 drops of Lavender essential oil to a tbsp of carrier oil.  Or use a couple of tsp of fresh lavender tied off in a muslin bag and let the bag soak in the tub with you) Lavender is an excellent protection and calming herb and will allow you to both focus on the person/thing/situation you wish would stop bothering you and protect you in the process from outside energies while you focus on your spell.

As you soak, visualize your situation different—as you want it to be.   Stay focused on this outcome the entire time you are soaking.  Soak for at least 15 minutes, meditating on the desired outcome.   After your bath, sleep for a good 6-8 hours and put this out of your mind as much as possible.  The next day, make up your own Banishing Oil as follows or use one you already have that you have purchased.  This oil below is great because most items can be found in your kitchen already!

• Carrier oil – olive or canola is fine;
• A pinch of black pepper (right from your kitchen!) (banishing)
• A whole clove from your kitchen cabinet, or a pinch of powdered clove (for protection and for piercing illusions you may have)
• A couple of Caraway Seeds (protection from negativity)
• A pinch of garlic salt or better, a small slice of fresh garlic (very strong banishing properties)
• That’s it; but if you wish to make it extra strong, add a pinch of black salt and a tad of soil from your yard)
• Just use a small bottle that you have on hand for this oil.

Save your oil and let it brew/steep until the eve of the next New Moon preferably OUTSIDE (or inside where you WILL NOT be disturbed) set up a sacred space (however you are used to that is comfortable for you) – this does not need to be elaborate to be effective.  Dress in appropriate ritual attire and lend formality to this event as it is obviously serious in matter to you for you to go to this length to stop something; it warrants your respect in the way in which you present yourself. Cast your circle, call the quarters, and invoke your God and/or Goddess (that you are comfortable with.)

Again, heartfelt words are most important.  By all means use your own words if you prefer or feel free to use the words below.  Make sure you are well-grounded and centered and can remain focused.

If a candle is not already lit in your sacred space and/or altar, Anoint a black spell candle then light it.  After the candle is lit, drop 3 drops of the Banishing oil on top of the candle (not in the flame) in the wax pool.  Proceed with the following spell.  If this is in regards to a person who is bothering you and you happen to have a picture of them (i.e., a pic from an office party, or ??) put that on the altar and dab with a drop or two of the banishing oil.  Say these words over and over until YOU FEEL it is complete.  This will vary with each person.  When you SENSE it is done, it is done.

STOP SPELL

God and Goddess of darkest night,

Send ________________________ to flight

(put in the line whatever/whomever it is you are trying to “stop” or rid yourself of.)

Away from me, my home, I plea,

Keep trouble and ill-will away from me.

Burn these troubles in the sacred fires

And Replace them with my heart’s desires.

Bring Peace and Clarity, Strength of Will

Cut ties that bind that make me ill,

By power of Night, of Crone, of Moon,

So shall it be done~~quickly ‘an soon!

Bring Harm to None, this spell is done.

When you FEEL the spell is complete, proceed how you are comfortable doing in closing the circle, the quarters and releasing the Goddess.

Make sure to thank All Powers for their answers and then look up into the dark sky (if outside) or close your eyes and tilt your head upward and KNOW that this is done.  KNOW that this is over.  It is complete and will take hold.  Feel the energy through you and feel confident that what you have asked for is manifesting at that very moment.

As the candle is burning, carefully take it outside somewhere where you are able to bury it.  Do not blow it out.  Dig a small hole in DIRT (not grass or anything else).  Make sure the hole is large enough to hold the candle.

Now, take a handful of dirt and as you say, “So Mote It Be”, place the handful of dirt over the flame to extinguish.  Place the candle in the hole.  Cover the hole.  Stomp on the hole that is now covered 3 times.  Turn away and leave and don’t look back at the area that night.

Your spell is complete.

I hope you find this spell helpful and ‘till next month, may you be

spell-struck!  ~Morika

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