I’ve shied away from posting spells on this site up until now, for a few reasons.
Those unaware of its true nature and origins – Christian fundamentalists and Wiccans/Neo-Pagans alike – make inaccurate assumptions about witchcraft. These assumptions have long distorted the truth of what it is and is not – a quagmire impossible to remedy with a single post on a little-known blog. While I don’t claim to know everything there is to know about The Craft, I do know it is not many of the things close-minded religious zealots and novice Neo-Pagans think it is. I’ll write more on this topic in the future, but for now I offer this:
Witchcraft is nothing more and nothing less than focused intent united with action. It does not spring from anything supernatural or inherently evil. Christian religions have been practicing it for centuries, though they’ve given it names like prayer and communion.
Contrary to popular Wiccan opinion, witchcraft as we know it today is not ancient – it’s probably less than 200 years old. (Read Dr. Ronald Hutton’s book Triumph of the Moon to learn more).
Also, casting a spell you find on the internet or within the pages of that book you bought at Barnes & Noble won’t yield the results you desire unless you invest personal time and energy. (That is, more than using a search engine or handing the clerk your debit card).
Disclaimers behind us, here is a short and simple spell I use regularly to focus protective energy on my pentacle necklace. It can be adapted as you wish and can be used on any type of jewelry.
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Holding the pendant in my left hand, I raise it skyward and extend index finger and thumb (tips pointing up) with the other fingers holding the jewelry. (This hand gesture is symbolic of the crescent moon and the Goddess, or the feminine aspect of the Divine.)
“By the grace of the Goddess [insert name of a particular Goddess if you wish]…”
(As you speak these words, perceive the Divine Feminine in any way you wish. Make it real for yourself. Sometimes I see Her face, sometimes I feel Her feminine energy wash over me.)
Moving the pendant to my right hand, I again raise it skyward with my index and middle fingers pointing upward and the other fingers holding the pendant. (This hand gesture is symbolic of the Horned God, or the masculine aspect of the Divine.)
“By the grace of the God [insert name of particular God if you wish]…”
(As you speak the words above, perceive the Divine Masculine in any way you wish. Sometimes I see His face, sometimes I feel His masculine energy.)
“And by my own will, I now don this sacred symbol to protect me from all types of harm – and to illuminate the Path of Power before me. So mote it be!”
As I speak the last part above, I trace an invoking pentagram on the face of the pendant. (Refer to the illustration below. Using your index finger, trace an unbroken line from point 1 to point 5 and back to 1 while visualizing blue-white fire illuminating the path you trace. Blue-white is a protective color, and fire is the element that rules protective magick.)
Just a question in reference to this spell. Will it protect one from a malevolent spirit? Thanks, and Brightest Blessings.
Hi Ravynmyst,
Most definitely.
Protection magick in its highest form is about raising the caster’s vibration so as to be incompatible with the lower, denser energies where emotions like fear, hate, and malice reside. Viewing this spell (and protection magick in general) in this way may help you make peace with any fear you may have about this entity – fear that actually feeds it and encourages its continued presence.
May you have peace and be bathed in Light, in accordance with your free will.
very nicely written, Thank you for the tip on Hutton’s book
Thanks, appreciate the uncensored and unbiased information.
hi, is there any specific month or moon faze that will strengthen the spell, i am new to wicca and the craft? and will this work on a stone found at a river? very nice and very simple for a beginners like me! blessed be!
Hi Brandon,
In my opinion, performing this spell during a waxing moon (moon getting bigger) would be beneficial, as this phase is traditionally used to augment all that increases (in this case, increasing protection). To go one step further, it could be performed while the moon is in a fire sign (as fire is the element that rules protective magick)…Aries would be best, but Leo or Sagittarius would be fine as well. It’s quite easy to find info online regarding the phase and sign of the moon…just do a quick search.
Having said this, please know that your intent (to create a protective amulet) is more important than anything else, and will influence the outcome more (maybe much more) than the phase and sign of the moon. The latter is just icing on the cake, if you will.
The spell will definitely work on a stone you found at the river. As long as you have a connection to the item, (enjoy looking at it, touching it, etc.), it’ll serve the purpose well.
Thanks for commenting,
Jerome
Hello. I have some questions. Does the talisman have to be made of some kind of metal? And, can I use it for a talisman that doesn’t contain herbs and that I bought it from Amazon? Sorry for asking those questions but I am new with all those stuff.
Hi Nefeli,
No, the talisman doesn’t need to be made of metal, though it can be (your choice). For anyone who does choose metal, aim for a precious metal like copper/silver/gold/etc. Stay away from anything that contains lead, (like pewter, unless is specifies “lead free”), both for your health and because it’s believed lead is not a good conductor of magickal energy.
And yes, you can use this spell to empower anything you’ve bought or made that you like looking at, touching, etc. The most important elements of this spell are (1) your connection to the talisman and (2) your intent when empowering it.
Jerome
Hello Jerome, I hope you see this. Was just wondering when it came to the connection WITH the jewelry, since it’s my intention to bless it for my siblings,..Should they be the one to pick it rather than me, for them ? Thank you in advance.
Hi Jas, great question. Assuming you’re offering the blessing with your sibling’s permission (their free will is of paramount importance), there is no wrong answer. Your siblings’ emotional bond to the jewelry will make the blessing more potent, and this bond could come from either receiving the blessed jewelry from you or having you bless something that is particularly special to them is. I hope this helps.
I didn’t really think of it that way, thank you so much ♡