I have some fresh sweet rolls for us to share ...
as the sunlight streams through my windows ...
to make the dust fairies dance
But
it should be... magick is not limited to the circle with cup and flame
in the moonlight with all pomp and circumstance.... it happens here too...
in
my cozy kitchen.. with little more than what is already here.. and wonderful
things take place...Welcome to the world of the kitchen Witch...
and
simple magicks for home, hearth and family... and friends.
A
few I have found, A lot of mine...enjoy.
One
of my favorites is called the thread charm....
its
a Witchy version of a dream catcher...ya might say, and its a by product
of what we do anyway. When you are sitting at the table
with
a stack of clothes to mendand have the sewing box out...
You
know the snippets of thread at the end of a sewing job?...
That
we generally toss out being too short too use...take a small jar ( like
the kind we put oils in ) and one at a time, place these
short
threads in it saying words like, " thread charm, protect from harm "...
or words to that effect.. it is the Will that matters..
not
the words... and when the jar is full..cap it with a pentagram drawn on
the lid...and hang it in the rafters or room center...
to
ensnare any evil that may come your way....
And
makes a wonderful gift for a new baby
to
hang on the ceiling above their crib... :)
Tie
it well, dont want it coming down to become babys new rattle :)
* From " 'Wheel of the Year" Pauline Campanelli* Great book...!
Charms
and Ritual:
There
are so many of these in many great books... that rather than try to quote
them all here... I will instead give some
examples
that I created and use.....so you see something new... :) I hope it serves
Feel free to use your own words....as the Will ...not the words are what matter.. mix and match and customize as you see fit...
Peace
charm...
A bit of cloth from some old clothes worn by the person to whom you want
to bring peace .. a pinch of salt, a dash of rosemary,
some
string from the junk drawer, and a marble you found under the table ( any
object will do...but round things tend to work best..
as
the herbs and salt move around the object..they polish it...blessing it
over and over while it draws the unease away from its target.)
Cut
a square of the cloth and laid it out with a blessing... do they need mental
peace?..., freedom from stress?, peace of the heart?
the
soul? what will bring them peace? This you ask in your Gods/dess name....I
add runes stitched on them ...according to what they
need..
but do what you will....if you feel adding runes or pentagrams or other
holy writ is helpful then by all means.. :)
Take
the object and bless it... "object round, tossed in thy salten sea...take
the harm away from he/she"
over
and over until you feel the charge within.....
I
like rolling it around between my hands to do this,
and
place it in the middle of the cloth
Add salt and rosemary with words like...
Salt
be thou cleansing to my_______
Rosemary
be thou healing to my _______
Pick
up all the corners making a little sack.. and twist it a little
Tie
the sack with the string saying...
Bound be their unease I pray thee
Tie it again.... Bound be their pain I pray thee
Tie
it a third time.. Bound be all harm with this little charm...
So
mote it be....
Now
place the charm on them or near them... under the pillow is good..
in
the car is another...around their neck is best of all...
Match
I light, my stove make bright, warm and cheery is the flame Bit of tree
whose gift to me...
is
a wonder to my sight...
Before
I toss you in the trash, I marvel at this gift that lasts
Return
to earth sweet bit of wood
and
thank the Mother for thy good.
My
own creation... too often we use such things without considering
the
living thing from which they came..
it
is meet we give thanks once in a while..
An
occasion for happiness... she has gotta be kidding right ?.... nope
not at all.. even such a tedious task ,
as
tackle the mess in the junk drawer , is an occasion for magic.... try it
this way and see if you don't agree... ?
Look
at this mess !
Everything
in the world is in there
Dump
it out on the counter
Look
at this mess !
Something
rolls to the floor...
A
button off of babies coat...baby! she's 4..
she
doesn't even own the coat anymore.. :)
Bottles
of glue, pins that push, paper , pens and tape...
Is
this drawer or desk.. it is both just like life...
So
that's where the pretty fob for the ceiling fan chain ,
that
my mother gave me went ! :)
Tools
and tacks, wire and twisty ties, screw drivers and pliers
Is
this drawer or tool box? it is both..just like life
Hey
here is the key to the memory chest...
goodie
I thought I had lost that ;)
Fuses,
outlet adapters, extension cords and all things electrical
Is
this drawer or power station.? it is both.. just like life
A picture of my sister, how did that get in there.. :)
Spare
belts for the vacuum, old phone cords and speaker wire
Is
this drawer or nest of snakes.. ? it is both just like life
The
bracelet of twine
the
youngest made for me in class..
last
year :)
Manuals
for the dryer, the toaster, the blender..
which
I haven't read..Is this drawer or library?
it
is both just like life
An
old party hat...left over from child's 4th birthday,
she's
6 now.. :)
A
ton of broken things with parts missing...
Is
this drawer or way stop before the trash can ?
it
is both just like life.
Its
all back in now...the wires neat... the manuals stacked, the paper
and pens
in
a box, the electrical doss bagged, the trash thrown away
and
the drawer is neat again...
On
the counter still is a stack a memories...bits and pieces of life stashed
away in the drawer
in
the rush of daily life and forgotten. The junk drawer is our dear friend
in that it will hold all the bits
until
you are ready for them and then serves you up precious memories
in
the middle of a task you put off.... it gives you a gift for your
pains...
A smile for all the times it holds along with the junk.
This
a prayer of thanks for the Junk drawer I came up with once
after
cleaning it out and marveling at the stack of memories
it
had served up for me and all the things it kept safe for me,
until
I remembered them...
thanks
junk drawer.. :)
..........
........................Ok
... I needed a break for moment..
now..where
was I? Oh yeah...
Kitchens
are the space for making food...which is a form of magick in itself....
Herbs
can not only flavor our food they can also make powerful magick you serve
up
with
the bounty of the Mothers harvest...
My own creations...feel free to use as you will...
Salt
for savor...be blessings favor...
(
salt that purifies )
Rosemary
to remind me of all the things behind me....
(
rosemary is for remembrance.)
Sage
be wise of evils guise
(
sage is the herb burned for clairvoyance )
Garlic
clove of moons delight be thou warder of things that fright
(
the vampire bit...they stole it.. )
Onion
with your potent scent ward off the way of ill intent
(
this too hang a bunch up to gather ills )
Ginger
both hot and sweet remind me that life's a treat...
(
Ginger stimulates the mind and body )
Peppers
to heat up the night make my love life wild and right...
(
yep they are aphrodisiac...)
Basil
green mans delight make the magick work out right...
(
best adjutant herb for healing..)
Parsley
my hearts best friend, make the world right again...
(
the stuff to adorn the plate we should eat...
very
good for the heart.. )
Thyme
to bless, Thyme to heal , Time to make the evening meal...
(
just as it says...time heals all.)
Clove
bud with four corners right, remind me to hold my loves tight...
(
cloves are the unopened flower of the tree knocked off before they get
a chance to open.,
kiss
your loved ones..tommorrow is promised to none... )
As
you can see...very practical magic indeed...
asking
the herbs to do what they would do for us anyway...
we
are just adding our power to the herbs .
And
there
are many many more....but these are some of mine. Cook up your own
chants to cook by
and
serve up a little more than just food next time the family sits down to
table
All
kitchens get dirty... the dishes.. the floor.. the stove.. its one of the
messiest places in the house..
and
has to be cleaned... next time you clean the kitchen
or
anywhere else try this... to bring a little more
than
just a shiny counter top to your world...
Plate that holds my food,
I
am in a dirty mood...
As I wash you simple plate,
take
away
my dirty state...
Simple cup all coffee stained..
Where
is the peace I sought to gain?
As I make you shiny and new...
let
my soul be renewed too...
Silverware who is sliver no more...
remind
me what life is for...
dirt does not make you less...
remind
me that all can be blessed..
Pots and Pans that break my nails...
with
your stubborn stains & such
When you shine.life is mine..
renewed
and ready for much
Counter top all cluttered and dirty...
way
station for all manner of things
Let
me clean myself as I clean you...
and
see what the renewal brings..
Tacky floor all covered in crud..
My
life has been dragged thur mud..
Hot
water, soap and mop will do for you...
Let
my life be cleaned too...
Stove top messed up beyond repair,
feels
like my life spattered and worn layer by layer
I
peel away the dirt...
and
get back myself free from hurt
Water to wash, soap to clean...
the
finger prints left by my off spring...
I
curse, I rant, I rail... do remind me water...
they
won't always BE there.....
(they
grow up, and out and gone, and you miss
the
hand print on the wall )
You
can see the trend here....wash the house...wash yourself...
and
make both new again... it can make doing the drudgery of housework
a
ritual of cleansing for yourself..and the house... create your own at need..
or
use mine.. feel free and blessed be....
Sweets to the sweet:
I
don't know about you... but I Love the sweet stuff...when Im in the mood......
cakes,
cookies, sweet roll's, pie and candy. We have all made them,
and
have our family faves..
Next
you make your favorite recipe
try
this and serve a little more than sugar and spice...
For stirring : bubble bubble toil and...
NAW...
sorry I couldn't help myself...
LOL
now
where was I ? oh yeah...hehehehehehehehe...
Dropping
mixture to cookie sheet: Drop down free, cookie that is yet to be,
sugar , honey , flour and spice,
your
sweetness makes the day nice...( this is weather magick as well as charm
them for extra savor and who hasn't up
and
decided to make cookies on a cold dreary day.. )
Rolling
out dough: Floured board, rolling pin, squeeze out the negative
while
making thin.
Pouring:
Pour out sweet flavor, fill to the brim the cup of savor,
rim
tight, rise right and share the Gods favor.
Chopping
nuts: Seed of tree, blessed nut,
Natures
bounty just for me.
As
you can see each act of creation can become an act of blessing and joy...
now
lets have some goodies.. :)
Aggression cookies:
3
cups brown sugar
6
sticks of real butter
(
yeah I know cholesterol .. live a little )
6
cups of oats
3
cups of flour
1
TBLS of baking soda
Place
all of the above in a LARGE bowl and mix...
with
your hands !
(
they defy any blender, spoon or masher made....)
The
more you mix, the better they will be...once you try this you will find
why they are called aggression cookies..
as
you can take out any stress and frustrations out on the dough and get wonderful
cookies
and
peace of mind at the same time....
it
don't get any better than that.. !
A good chant to use while making these might go like this:
Mash
and squeeze, life's tensions ease.
Bash
and pummel, go away trouble.
Drop
to cookie sheet in medium balls....
In
a 350 oven... for 10 to 12 minutes
You
are now at peace... a little tired...and ready to really enjoy
the
fruit of your labor...
Make
some coffee and enjoy...
Thank
you for stopping by...
Merry
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part
and
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meet again