{"id":6169,"date":"2011-12-01T01:10:16","date_gmt":"2011-12-01T06:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=6335"},"modified":"2011-12-01T13:05:36","modified_gmt":"2011-12-01T18:05:36","slug":"spell-struck-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2011\/12\/01\/spell-struck-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Spell-Struck"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>\u201cSpell for Peaceful Separation &amp; Protection!<sup>\u00a9<\/sup>\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>The holidays are upon us!\u00a0 We see pictures of postcards and greeting cards that show the Currier &amp; Ives<sup>\u00a9 <\/sup>pictures of how families are supposed to be\u2014how we\u2019re all smiling, sitting at a family dinner, sharing funny stories and laughing heartily as the fire blazes in the background and the cat is curled up on the mat in front of the fire.\u00a0 Snow is falling and there are no troubles in the world.\u00a0 Just joy.\u00a0 Yes, that would be wonderful, but for many, this is not the picture of their holidays with their families.\u00a0 First, we are assuming everyone has family to spend the holidays with.\u00a0 This again, is not always the case.\u00a0 Actually, and unfortunately so, the holidays can be a very difficult time for a lot of people.\u00a0 There are a LOT of stressors during this time from Thanksgiving through New Years.\u00a0 A lot of depression flocks many people and for some, they just want the holidays to be over.<\/p>\n<p>Many feel obliged to attend the annual family dinner or gathering when, if given the choice, they would not want to spend their precious free time with these people.\u00a0 That may sound harsh, but it IS how many feel.\u00a0 Unfortunately their family of origin may not be all that ideal and family dysfunctional dynamics may run rampant.\u00a0 Who would want to look forward to that?\u00a0 You, dear reader, may be one of these people.\u00a0 Well, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<p>So, summing this up, you may HAVE to go to that family gathering and just do the best you can. \u00a0You know, showing up, putting the fake smile on and not reacting to that uncle who drinks too much; or trying not to fly off the handle when Aunt Millie critiques your hair for the third time in a half and hour or respond when your mother comments on your weight for the umpteenth time.\u00a0 \u00a0Yes, sometimes we simply NEED to do some things and there\u2019s no getting out of it.<\/p>\n<p>So, in times like that, there are things you CAN DO that can help you feel empowered and more relaxed in such settings.\u00a0 This spell just may help put the Jolly back in your Holidays!<\/p>\n<p>I hope this helps and I hope and pray more than anything, you\u2019re your holidays are Blessed beyond measure and that you laugh heartily, eat well, and enjoy the company of those that adore you!<\/p>\n<p>Peaceful Separation &amp; Protection Spell<\/p>\n<p>There are times when we must emotionally separate from people and\/or situations for our well being and theirs.\u00a0 It can be difficult with emotions highly charged.\u00a0 When faced with this situation or situation(s), getting all the help we can is vital.\u00a0 With <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">INTENT<\/span><\/strong> being the first and foremost important player in a peaceful emotional separation, other \u201cphysical\u201d adjuncts are not necessarily a bad idea.\u00a0 That\u2019s where this spell comes in\u2026just in the nick of time.\u00a0 Using this spell along with your intent and focus, will help swiftly bring about the peacefulness you need along with needed protection for your physical well being and heart and mind and spirit.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the above, this spell can also help with \u201ccooling\u201d volatile situations down by putting \u201cthem\u201d on ice.\u00a0 Change it up as you \u2018feel led to\u2019 as that is what magick is all about.\u00a0 The possibilities of this are endless.\u00a0 Remember\u2026<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Keep your goal and intent pure<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Moon Phase: Any time (if waning, use this spell in \u201cbanishing\/freezing\/stopping\/deterring danger\/harm\u201d form; if the moon is in a waxing phase, use this spell in a \u201cbring about peace, cooperativeness, protection, drawing those things to you form, etc)<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Day<\/span><\/strong>: Any day (Sat is good for protection; Wed for communication; Monday for family and home; Tues for courage; Thurs and Sun are good for money, business matters and success)<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Planet<\/span><\/strong>: Saturn or Pluto<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supplies<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A piece of paper<\/li>\n<li>A all-around protection oil;<\/li>\n<li>a pen;<\/li>\n<li>a bag(plastic);<\/li>\n<li>your freezer and<\/li>\n<li>some water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now\u2026here comes the part you need to be willing to do.\u00a0 Don\u2019t rush this.\u00a0 Sit down; get a cup of relaxing tea; Take a few deep breaths and PRIOR to doing the actual spell, clear your head and write the name of the person(s) <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and\/or<\/span><\/strong> situation(s) that are involved\u2014detailing the situation completely.\u00a0 TAKE YOUR TIME!\u00a0 When did the challenge\/problem arise?\u00a0 What is happening now with it?\u00a0 What is your desire regarding the situation\/him\/her?\u00a0 Why are you performing a spell such as this to begin with?(you should know this answer or you should not do the spell,) \u00a0Remember, this spell is actually a physical act that helps manifest the intent.<\/p>\n<p>Write everything you can think of.\u00a0 It\u2019s okay if it\u2019s 3 pages long or if it\u2019s just one paragraph\u2026as long as you have covered it completely.\u00a0 Put a vertical line on the paper (this is the rune Isa).\u00a0 Put this Rune picture at the bottom of what you have written.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/issa-rune.bmp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6336\" title=\"issa rune\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/issa-rune.bmp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you have done this, you need to prepare for the spell work.\u00a0 Do this when you won\u2019t be interrupted.\u00a0 You may choose to take a Ritual Bath which is nothing more than soaking in appropriate salts with herbs\/oils (lavender works wonders for protection, in addition to be wonderful for your skin and mood) for the given spell and focusing your intent while you soak and envisioning the outcome desired.<\/p>\n<p>Purify your space (smudge, light incense, sprinkle salt\/water\u2026)<\/p>\n<p>Everyone has a different method for preparing for their ritual.\u00a0 Whatever is your method, make sure you are in, what feels to you as Sacred Space and have the protection you need (i.e., casting a circle \u2013 which you can do by simply visualizing a blue flame of light encircling you; calling the Quarters or Elements which can be done in any form of your choosing or not at all\u2026it is basically just recognizing the Guardians of North, South, East and West and asking for their protection and inviting them in your presence. You can also have those elements symbolized to represent Earth, Air, Fire and Water and this can also be done to your liking.\u00a0 If you need further assistance with this area of the ritual, please email Under The New Moon at <a href=\"mailto:underthenewmoon@gmail.com\">underthenewmoon@gmail.com<\/a> ),<\/p>\n<p>Anoint yourself with the Oil (however you feel comfortable and internally led to\u2026this may change each time you do the ritual.)<\/p>\n<p>Fold the paper(s) into a small square;<\/p>\n<p>Anoint the paper(s) with the Oil<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span><\/strong><strong> <\/strong>put the paper(s) in the baggie. (<strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">if the problem is really difficult<\/span><\/strong>, add water to cover the paper and make sure the bag is sealed well; if it\u2019s minor, just add the paper to the bag with no water) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Seal the bag<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Hold the bag in your dominant hand and visualize your situation (basically visualize everything you wrote down on the paper AND ENVISION THE DESIRED OUTCOME), then say the following <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">OR<\/span><\/strong> change to make it more natural for you (remember, your magick lies within you!):<\/p>\n<p><em>Bring Peaceful Separation NOW~<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Bring Peace &amp; Calm &amp; This is How~<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Restore Harmony, Joy &amp; Delight~<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Make Amicable and Protect, This is my Right~<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Personal Advocacy, Guarding of My Heart I Seek~<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>With Peace &amp; Love That Does Flow Free.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It shall not Release, Until It shall Unfreeze.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>And when I unfreeze this(these) Written Page(s) of Life,<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All will be well, with no strife.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2018An Harm It None, This Spell Is Done.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Always works; always a blessing.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Now while still in your spell and magickal \u2018framework of mind,\u2019 place the baggie in the very back of the freezer behind whatever, where you are sure it won\u2019t be disturbed.<\/p>\n<p>Leave the baggie in there as long as you want\/feel necessary.\u00a0 Remembering that when you do unfreeze it and release the spell, you are confident that the situation has resolved and knowing that your initial spellwork still protects you after it is completed (unfreezes), you need not worry. However, you can feel free to leave it in the freezer indefinitely \u2013 as no harm will come to anyone.<\/p>\n<p>This spell never hurts anyone (as long as intent is pure.) \u00a0As with all spells, your INTENT is EVERYTHING ~~ Be positive, even in a \u2018conflict type setting\u2019 \u2013 Remember Karma\u2026 J Now, go~~relax~~enjoy the holidays!\u00a0 Anticipate a stress-free environment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.underthenewmoon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.underthenewmoon.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cSpell for Peaceful Separation &amp; Protection!\u00a9\u201d The holidays are upon us!\u00a0 We see pictures of postcards and greeting cards that show the Currier &amp; Ives\u00a9 pictures of how families are supposed to be\u2014how we\u2019re all smiling, sitting at a family dinner, sharing funny stories and laughing heartily as the fire blazes in the background and the cat is curled up on the mat in front of the fire.\u00a0 Snow is falling and there are no troubles in the world.\u00a0 Just joy.\u00a0 Yes, that would be wonderful, but for many, this is not the picture of their holidays with their families.\u00a0 First, we are assuming everyone has family to spend the holidays with.\u00a0 This again, is not always the case.\u00a0 Actually, and unfortunately so, the holidays can be a very difficult time for a lot of people.\u00a0 There are a LOT of stressors during this time from Thanksgiving through New Years.\u00a0 A lot of depression flocks many people and for some, they just want the holidays to be over. Many feel obliged to attend the annual family dinner or gathering when, if given the choice, they would not want to spend their precious free time with these people.\u00a0 That may sound harsh, but it IS how many feel.\u00a0 Unfortunately their family of origin may not be all that ideal and family dysfunctional dynamics may run rampant.\u00a0 Who would want to look forward to that?\u00a0 You, dear reader, may be one of these people.\u00a0 Well, you\u2019re not alone. So, summing this up, you may HAVE to go to that family gathering and just do the best you can. \u00a0You know, showing up, putting the fake smile on and not reacting to that uncle who drinks too much; or trying not to fly off the handle when Aunt Millie critiques your hair for the third time in a half and hour or respond when your mother comments on your weight for the umpteenth time.\u00a0 \u00a0Yes, sometimes we simply NEED to do some things and there\u2019s no getting out of it. So, in times like that, there are things you CAN DO that can help you feel empowered and more relaxed in such settings.\u00a0 This spell just may help put the Jolly back in your Holidays! I hope this helps and I hope and pray more than anything, you\u2019re your holidays are Blessed beyond measure and that you laugh heartily, eat well, and enjoy the company of those that adore you! Peaceful Separation &amp; Protection Spell There are times when we must emotionally separate from people and\/or situations for our well being and theirs.\u00a0 It can be difficult with emotions highly charged.\u00a0 When faced with this situation or situation(s), getting all the help we can is vital.\u00a0 With INTENT being the first and foremost important player in a peaceful emotional separation, other \u201cphysical\u201d adjuncts are not necessarily a bad idea.\u00a0 That\u2019s where this spell comes in\u2026just in the nick of time.\u00a0 Using this spell along with your intent and focus, will help swiftly bring about the peacefulness you need along with needed protection for your physical well being and heart and mind and spirit. In addition to the above, this spell can also help with \u201ccooling\u201d volatile situations down by putting \u201cthem\u201d on ice.\u00a0 Change it up as you \u2018feel led to\u2019 as that is what magick is all about.\u00a0 The possibilities of this are endless.\u00a0 Remember\u2026Keep your goal and intent pure. Moon Phase: Any time (if waning, use this spell in \u201cbanishing\/freezing\/stopping\/deterring danger\/harm\u201d form; if the moon is in a waxing phase, use this spell in a \u201cbring about peace, cooperativeness, protection, drawing those things to you form, etc) Day: Any day (Sat is good for protection; Wed for communication; Monday for family and home; Tues for courage; Thurs and Sun are good for money, business matters and success) Planet: Saturn or Pluto Supplies: A piece of paper A all-around protection oil; a pen; a bag(plastic); your freezer and some water. Now\u2026here comes the part you need to be willing to do.\u00a0 Don\u2019t rush this.\u00a0 Sit down; get a cup of relaxing tea; Take a few deep breaths and PRIOR to doing the actual spell, clear your head and write the name of the person(s) and\/or situation(s) that are involved\u2014detailing the situation completely.\u00a0 TAKE YOUR TIME!\u00a0 When did the challenge\/problem arise?\u00a0 What is happening now with it?\u00a0 What is your desire regarding the situation\/him\/her?\u00a0 Why are you performing a spell such as this to begin with?(you should know this answer or you should not do the spell,) \u00a0Remember, this spell is actually a physical act that helps manifest the intent. Write everything you can think of.\u00a0 It\u2019s okay if it\u2019s 3 pages long or if it\u2019s just one paragraph\u2026as long as you have covered it completely.\u00a0 Put a vertical line on the paper (this is the rune Isa).\u00a0 Put this Rune picture at the bottom of what you have written. Once you have done this, you need to prepare for the spell work.\u00a0 Do this when you won\u2019t be interrupted.\u00a0 You may choose to take a Ritual Bath which is nothing more than soaking in appropriate salts with herbs\/oils (lavender works wonders for protection, in addition to be wonderful for your skin and mood) for the given spell and focusing your intent while you soak and envisioning the outcome desired. Purify your space (smudge, light incense, sprinkle salt\/water\u2026) Everyone has a different method for preparing for their ritual.\u00a0 Whatever is your method, make sure you are in, what feels to you as Sacred Space and have the protection you need (i.e., casting a circle \u2013 which you can do by simply visualizing a blue flame of light encircling you; calling the Quarters or Elements which can be done in any form of your choosing or not at all\u2026it is basically just recognizing the Guardians of North, South, East and West and asking for their protection and inviting them in your presence. You can also have those elements symbolized to represent Earth, Air, Fire and Water and this can also be done to your liking.\u00a0 If you need further assistance with this area of the ritual, please email Under The New Moon at underthenewmoon@gmail.com ), Anoint yourself with the Oil (however you feel comfortable and internally led to\u2026this may change each time you do the ritual.) Fold the paper(s) into a small square; Anoint the paper(s) with the Oil and put the paper(s) in the baggie. (if the problem is really difficult, add water to cover the paper and make sure the bag is sealed well; if it\u2019s minor, just add the paper to the bag with no water) Seal the bag. Hold the bag in your dominant hand and visualize your situation (basically visualize everything you wrote down on the paper AND ENVISION THE DESIRED OUTCOME), then say the following OR change to make it more natural for you (remember, your magick lies within you!): Bring Peaceful Separation NOW~ Bring Peace &amp; Calm &amp; This is How~ Restore Harmony, Joy &amp; Delight~ Make Amicable and Protect, This is my Right~ Personal Advocacy, Guarding of My Heart I Seek~ With Peace &amp; Love That Does Flow Free. It shall not Release, Until It shall Unfreeze. And when I unfreeze this(these) Written Page(s) of Life, All will be well, with no strife. \u2018An Harm It None, This Spell Is Done. Always works; always a blessing. Now while still in your spell and magickal \u2018framework of mind,\u2019 place the baggie in the very back of the freezer behind whatever, where you are sure it won\u2019t be disturbed. Leave the baggie in there as long as you want\/feel necessary.\u00a0 Remembering that when you do unfreeze it and release the spell, you are confident that the situation has resolved and knowing that your initial spellwork still protects you after it is completed (unfreezes), you need not worry. However, you can feel free to leave it in the freezer indefinitely \u2013 as no harm will come to anyone. This spell never hurts anyone (as long as intent is pure.) \u00a0As with all spells, your INTENT is EVERYTHING ~~ Be positive, even in a \u2018conflict type setting\u2019 \u2013 Remember Karma\u2026 J Now, go~~relax~~enjoy the holidays!\u00a0 Anticipate a stress-free environment. http:\/\/www.underthenewmoon.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":141,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6169","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6169","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/141"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6169"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6169\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6169"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6169"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6169"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}