Spells for Special Issues

Hex Your Ex: And 100+ Other Spells to Right Wrongs and Banish Bad Luck for Good - Adams Media 2019


Spells for Special Issues

You can pretty much count on it—whatever your problem, there’s a spell to fix it. And if you can’t seem to find one, no need to worry! By now, you have enough spellcasting skills that you may be ready to start designing or adapting spells to suit your specific needs. Check out Chapter 4 for help deciding which colors, herbs, and gemstones will help you most. The spells in this chapter will help you solve a mix of problems, from giving you the courage to overcome a daunting challenge to helping you get in the shortest shopping line at the grocery store. This is the perfect place to start experimenting with what works best for you, since most of these spells use tools and techniques that can be applied to just about anything and can be easily adapted by simply changing a few ingredients. Keep note of the changes you make and get ready to take on the world, one spell at a time!

Spell for a “Piece of Cake”

Spell to Call for Help

Ritual for Fearlessness

Charm Bracelet for Intentions

Spell for Three Wishes

Ritual to Clear the Air

Spell to Avoid Bad Traffic

Spell to Find the Perfect Parking Spot

Spell to End Shopping Line Woes

Incantation for No Worries

Spell for Extra Strength

Spell for a “Knotty” Situation

Early Morning Divination for Advice

Manifesting Your Dreams

Spell to Get Rid of Old Baggage

Spell for a Step in the Right Direction

Spell to Send Wishes to the Universe

Charm for Good Luck

Spell Image a “Piece of Cake”

A project is taking longer than expected; a romance has hit a snag; you have to deal with a lot of uncooperative people at work or at home. This spell uses “kitchen witchery” to sweeten a frustrating situation. Choose a flavor that suits your intentions: chocolate or strawberry for love; cinnamon or mint for money; almond or vanilla for peace of mind. You don’t have to be a gourmet baker to carry off this spell—your intention is what counts.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A cake mix (or ingredients for making your favorite cake recipe)

Image Food coloring

Image A large bowl

Image A large spoon

Image Cake pan(s)

Image Icing (or ingredients for making your favorite icing recipe)

Image Candles

Image Matches or a lighter

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Depends on your intentions (see Chapter 5)

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around your kitchen. Follow the directions for making the cake, according to the package or your favorite recipe. As you work, focus on your objective and imagine you are sending your intention into the batter.

2. Add food coloring to tint the batter to match your intention: pink for love, green for money, and so on. Using a large spoon, stir the batter in a bowl using a clockwise motion if your goal is to attract something or to stimulate an increase. Stir counterclockwise if you want to limit, decrease, or remove something. Pour the batter into the pan(s) and bake.

3. When the cake has finished cooking, let it cool. Ice it with frosting in a color that relates to your intention. You may want to decorate it with symbols, pictures, and words that also describe your objective.

4. Add candles of an appropriate color. The number of candles should also correspond to your goal: two for love, four for stability, five for change, and so on. Light the candles and concentrate on your wish. Blow out the candles. Share the cake with other people, if you like, or eat it yourself. Each person who partakes incorporates the intention into him- or herself and becomes a cocreator in the spell’s success.

Spell Image Call for Help

You’re confused about how to handle a challenging situation. No matter how hard you rack your brain, you never seem to come to the right answer. Whatever your problem is, there’s a deity who can help. This spell invokes divine assistance through burning incense. As the smoke rises, it carries your request into the heavens.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A picture, figurine, or other image of your chosen deity

Image Incense

Image An incense burner

Image Matches or a lighter

Image A slip of paper

Image A pen or pencil

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Depends on your intentions (see Chapter 5)

WHAT TO DO

1. Display the image or figurine of your chosen god or goddess on your altar.

2. Select an incense that corresponds to your intentions. Fit the incense into its burner and light it.

3. Write your request on the slip of paper, fold it three times, and lay it at the feet of the deity. Envision your request floating up to the heavens, carried on the incense smoke to your chosen god or goddess.

4. Quiet your mind and listen for an answer or guidance. Allow the incense to burn down completely. Thank the deity for helping you and trust that aid will come at the appropriate time. Remember: the answer might not come immediately (it could take a few days), so don’t grow impatient.

Ritual Image Fearlessness

Although some fears are admittedly real, many of the things we worry about never happen. Like monsters in a nightmare, if you stand up to unfounded fears they lose their power. In this ritual, you face four of your fears and befriend them.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A bell

Image Incense

Image An incense burner

Image Matches or a lighter

Image 1 red votive candle

Image A bottle of jasmine essential oil

Image A small crystal

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

During the waning moon

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. Stand facing east. Ring the bell as you call to mind a fear that involves communication, intellectual matters, or travel. Sense the fear as a presence (but not as an actual person you know). Tell it you aren’t going to let it intimidate you anymore. Then say you’ve come to make peace with it, that you want it to go away, and that you have brought it a gift. Select an incense that corresponds to your intentions. Fit the incense in its burner and light it. Set the incense in a place where it can burn safely. Ring the bell again to dismiss the fear and say: “Accept this gift and be gone.”

2. Move clockwise until you’re facing south. Ring the bell as you call to mind a fear that involves your public image, creativity, or asserting yourself. Sense the fear as a presence before you (but not as an actual person you know). Tell it you aren’t going to let it prevent you from doing what you want and love to do. Then say you’ve come to make peace with it, that you want it to go away and leave you alone, and that you have brought it a gift. Set the candle in a spot where it can burn safely and light it. Ring the bell again to dismiss the fear and say: “Accept this gift and be gone.”

3. Move clockwise until you’re facing west. Ring the bell as you call to mind a fear that involves an emotional situation or a relationship with another person. Sense the fear as a presence before you (but not as an actual person you know). Tell it you aren’t going to let it make you feel weak and vulnerable. Then say you’ve come to make peace with it, that you want it to go away and leave you alone, and that you have brought it a gift. Set the bottle of essential oil on the ground or floor. Ring the bell again to dismiss the fear and say: “Accept this gift and be gone.”

4. Continue moving clockwise until you’re facing north. Ring the bell as you call to mind a fear that involves money, property, or security. Sense the fear as a presence before you (but not as an actual person you know). Tell it you aren’t going to let it weigh you down. Then say you’ve come to make peace with it, that you want it to go away and leave you alone, and that you have brought it a gift. Set the crystal on the ground or floor. Ring the bell again to dismiss the fear and say: “Accept this gift and be gone.”

5. Stand in the center of the circle and imagine your fears growing smaller and smaller. Envision them creeping away; these fears are no longer threats to you. When you feel ready, open the circle. Repeat this ritual as needed, calling up different fears as they arise. Since these gifts are symbolic, they can be removed from the circle and reused.

Charm Bracelet Image Intentions

You may already have a charm bracelet covered with tiny symbols that represent your interests or achievements. The symbols on this charm bracelet, however, represent your desires and intentions. Keeping these symbols in your immediate energy field makes this bracelet work, well, like a charm.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A silver or gold link bracelet

Image Small charms that can be attached to the bracelet

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Any time

WHAT TO DO

1. Choose a bracelet that holds as many charms as you have wishes. Wear a metal that harmonizes with your goals. For instance, silver embodies feminine qualities and corresponds to the moon. Its energy is receptive, intuitive, emotional, and works through the power of attraction. Gold signifies masculine qualities and relates to the sun. Its energy is active, direct, logical, and works through the power of assertion.

2. Select charms that hold meaning for you and that depict your objectives. If your goal is to attract a partner, a heart is an apt symbol. A car or airplane might represent travel. It’s okay to combine talismans to attract things you desire with amulets to repel things you prefer to keep at bay. Wear as many charms as you like. Add or remove them over time as your intentions change. Remember to wash your charms before wearing them, to get rid of any lingering energies left behind by other people who may have touched them.

Spell Image Three Wishes

Like the genie in Aladdin’s magick lamp, this spell grants you three wishes to turn bad days into good ones. When choosing the lamp found in this spell, try to find an old-fashioned oil lamp made of brass, tin, copper, or silver; otherwise, substitute an incense burner with a lid that has perforations in it to allow the smoke to float out.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image Incense

Image A metal oil lamp or a covered incense burner

Image Matches or a lighter

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Depends on your intentions (see Chapter 5)

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell.

2. Select an incense that corresponds to your intentions. Fit the incense into the lamp or incense burner and light it. Put the lid on so the smoke rises from the spout or perforations. Hold your hands on either side of the lamp/ incense burner (but don’t actually touch it if the sides are hot) and pretend to rub it. Envision the smoke as a powerful genie who has come to do your bidding. You might even see a figure form in the smoke.

3. State your three wishes aloud as affirmations. In your mind’s eye, see them coming true. Spend a few minutes focusing on your requests as you inhale the scent of the incense. When you’re ready, open the circle.

Ritual Image Clear the Air

An argument or upsetting experience has left bad vibes in your living space. To rid your home of disruptive energy, perform this cleansing ritual.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A broom

Image A bowl

Image Water

Image Sea salt

Image Sage (bundled, loose, or incense)

Image A fireproof holder that you can carry easily

Image Matches or a lighter

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Any time

WHAT TO DO

1. If possible, open the windows and doors. Start sweeping your home with a broom—not just the floor, but the air as well. Wave the broom through the entire area, side to side, up and down, until you feel you’ve whisked away the emotional “dirt.”

2. Next, fill a bowl with water and add a pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle a little in each corner of your home, then flick some water in the center of each room.

3. Finally, put the sage into the holder and light it. Blow out the flames and let it smoke. Carry the burning sage from room to room, allowing its cleansing smoke to clear the air and restore peace to your home.

Spell Image Avoid Bad Traffic

In this spell, the eagle’s ability to fly high in the sky symbolizes freedom, and its keen vision signifies being able to see beyond obstacles. Make your drive a little easier with this simple spell that lets the eagle act as your guide.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image Scissors

Image A sheet of blue construction paper

Image A picture of an eagle

Image Glue or tape

Image A black marker

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

On Wednesday, preferably when the sun and/or moon is in Gemini or Sagittarius

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. Use your scissors to cut a circle about 3 inches in diameter from the blue paper. Glue or tape the picture of the eagle in the center.

2. Next, draw the rune Ehwaz four times on the paper—at the top, bottom, left, and right of the eagle—to indicate the four directions. Ehwaz looks like a capital M and represents movement.

3. Open the circle. Affix the blue paper circle to the dashboard of your car. Each day, before you drive off, spend a few moments focusing your attention on your eagle guide. If you hit heavy traffic or other problems on the road, touch the eagle and ask for its assistance.

Spell Image Find the Perfect Parking Spot

Use this spell on those days when it seems like every good spot in the parking lot is taken. Ask the parking goddess Barbara to come to your aid!

WHAT YOU NEED

Image Nothing but yourself

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Any time

WHAT TO DO

1. Stop driving around in circles, close your eyes, and take a few slow, deep breaths. In your mind’s eye, see an empty space waiting for you exactly where you want to park. Recite this incantation aloud:

“Goddess Barbara, fair of face

Guide me to my parking place.”

2. Open your eyes and drive to the spot the goddess has provided for you.

Spell Image End Shopping Line Woes

Does it seem that you always manage to get in the slowest line at the supermarket or while out shopping, especially when you’re in a hurry? Let Sheila the shopping goddess put you in the fast lane!

WHAT YOU NEED

Image Nothing but yourself

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Any time

WHAT TO DO

1. To make this spell succeed, you have to use your intuition—not logic. As you approach the checkout area of the store, close your eyes, clear your mind, and take a deep breath. Think or quietly say this incantation:

“Goddess Sheila so divine

Guide me to the fastest line.”

2. Open your eyes. Allow yourself to be drawn to a particular line. Don’t analyze it or second guess yourself. The shortest line may not be the fastest, and the shoppers with the fewest number of items in their carts might be the very people who’ll dawdle. Trust your instincts.

Incantation Image No Worries

We’ve all got troubles on our minds, but worrying never makes things better. This spell uses the power of sound plus intention to chase fearful thoughts away and raise positive energy.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image 1 dark blue candle

Image 1 candleholder

Image Matches or a lighter

Image A hand drum or gong

Image An athame or wand

Image A bell

Best time to perform the spell

At midnight during the waning moon

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. Fit the candle in its holder, set it on your altar (or other surface where it can burn safely), and light it. Begin playing the drum or gong to break up negative thoughts and vibrations. Feel the sound resonating through you, too, stirring up your power and confidence. When you feel ready, chant the following incantation aloud. If possible, shout it out—really assert yourself!

“Doubt and fear

Don’t come near.

By the dawn

Be you gone.

By this sign [with your athame or wand draw a pentagram in the air in front of you]

And light divine

Peace is mine.

I am strong

All day long.

My worries flee

Magickally.

I ring this bell [ring the bell]

To bind this spell,

And all is well.”

2. As you chant, envision your fears receding into the darkness, losing their strength. When you’re ready, extinguish the candle and open the circle.

Spell Image Extra Strength

A daunting challenge looms before you. Call in some extra muscle. Since ancient times, the people of India have drawn upon the strength of the elephant god Ganesh to help them overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. So can you.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image An athame (or kitchen knife)

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

On a Saturday, or when the sun and/or moon is in Capricorn

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. Close your eyes and imagine you’re in a dark, dense jungle. The vegetation is so thick you can see only a foot or two ahead of you. Dangers lurk unseen. You feel trapped and helpless. The tangled vines and thick overgrowth represent the obstacles facing you.

2. Suddenly you hear the trumpeting call of an elephant—it’s Ganesh coming to your rescue. Pick up your athame (or kitchen knife). Without hesitation, he rushes toward you and easily lifts you with his trunk onto his back.

3. Explain to him the nature of your problem. Visualize yourself riding on Ganesh’s back as he marches into the jungle, trampling everything in his path.

4. Reach out with your athame and begin slashing away at the vines and branches, hacking through the obstacles. See space opening up before you. Feel Ganesh’s strength, lifting you high above your problems. Together you are unstoppable. Keep chopping away at the thick vegetation, eliminating obstacles one by one. When you feel ready, climb down from Ganesh’s back and thank him for his assistance. Open the circle. Repeat as necessary.

Spell Image a “Knotty” Situation

A stressful situation has you all tied up in knots. This spell uses the symbolism of knots to help you get out the kinks and release tension.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A piece of nonsynthetic cord or rope as long as your spine

Image Matches or a lighter

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

During the waning moon

WHAT TO DO

1. Choose a piece of cord or rope in a color that represents your dilemma: green for money woes, pink for troubles in love, and so on. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. Tie several knots in the rope to represent difficulties. These signify the areas where you feel bound by problems.

2. When you’re ready, slowly untie one knot. Envision the tension in the situation easing as you loosen the knot. Feel your mind begin to relax and let go of the problem. Untie another knot and visualize another blockage being removed. See or sense your heart and mind opening up, becoming more receptive and less rigid.

3. Keep untying the knots one at a time. Don’t hurry; work at your own pace. With each knot, a problem or a part of the overall problem is resolved.

4. As you continue you may receive ideas about how to handle the difficulties represented by the knots or gain deeper insight into your own role in the problem. When you’ve finished untying all the knots, breathe a sigh of relief and let yourself feel calm, confident, and untroubled. Open the circle and burn the rope.

Early Morning Divination Image Advice

You’re facing down a tough challenge and you don’t know where to turn for advice. If only the universe would give you a sign! Long ago Celtic prognosticators known as frithir read the signs of the times from the first thing that caught their attention when they stepped outside. Try this ancient divination technique to get the guidance you need.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image Nothing but yourself

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

The first Monday after a solstice or equinox

WHAT TO DO

1. Immediately after arising in the morning—before you do anything else—sit quietly for a few minutes and contemplate the situation that has you in a quandary.

2. Go to your door and close your eyes. Take three slow, deep breaths before opening the door.

3. Open the door and step outside, if you can do this safely with your eyes closed. Otherwise just stand in the open doorway facing out. Open your eyes. What’s the first thing you see? What significance does it hold for you? A squirrel could suggest that you get busy gathering money, information, or other resources. A butterfly might mean a change is coming.

4. Notice any impressions or feelings that arise into your awareness—they may be significant. If you don’t sense an immediate answer, simply tuck away the memory of what you’ve seen and allow it to percolate in your subconscious. You might want to do some research into classic symbolism associated with the object that caught your attention. Pretty soon, perhaps in a dream, you’ll receive the guidance you’ve been seeking.

Manifesting Your Dreams

A particular wish probably won’t materialize overnight; it’s going to take a while to develop. While you’re waiting, cast this spell to nurture your dreams and help make them a reality.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A sheet of paper

Image Scissors

Image A pen or pencil

Image A cauldron (or other bowl-shaped container)

Image Powdered ginger

Image Blessed thistle (dried herb, capsules, or tablets)

Image A green cloth

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

The day after the new moon

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. Cut the sheet of paper into twelve strips. On one strip write your wish in the form of an affirmation. Fold the paper strip three times and put it in the cauldron. Sprinkle a little powdered ginger in the cauldron (to speed up results) and a little blessed thistle (to help your goal manifest) by simply opening a capsule or grinding a tablet into powder, then adding it to the cauldron. Cover the cauldron with the green cloth. Open the circle.

2. Allow the spell to “simmer” overnight. In the morning remove the cloth and repeat the spell. Continue in this manner for a total of twelve days. If your wish hasn’t materialized by the time of the full moon, take a break during the waning moon period and begin again on the first day of the waxing moon. Don’t give up—trust that your wish will manifest when the time is right.

Spell Image Get Rid of Old Baggage

Are old habits, fears, and outdated attitudes getting in the way of your success? This spell helps you eliminate old baggage so it doesn’t keep weighing you down.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A piece of paper

Image A pen or pencil

Image Matches or a lighter

Image A cauldron or other fireproof container

Best time to perform the spell

During the waning moon

WHAT TO DO

1. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell. On the paper, write down whatever it is you want to eliminate from your life. Describe how this old baggage is limiting you. If you like, explore what you believe to be the root of the condition. Allow your emotions to come up and write about how you feel.

2. When you’ve finished, read what you’ve written. Then crumple the paper loosely, light it, and drop it in the cauldron. As the paper burns, envision your old baggage burning up too. When the paper has completely burned, allow the ashes to cool. Open the circle.

3. Take the ashes to a cemetery. Say aloud: “This old part of my life is dead and gone, and I am now free of its influence.” Scatter the ashes in the wind.

Spell Image a Step in the Right Direction

A lighthearted approach is sometimes best when dealing with everyday troubles. Don’t be put off by the playful quality of the spell—it can be quite powerful.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image Nail polish

Image Polish remover

Image Cotton balls and/or swabs

Best time to perform the spell

Depends on your intentions (see Chapter 5)

WHAT TO DO

1. Select one or more bottles of nail polish, in colors that correspond to your intentions: pink or red for love, green or gold for money, and so on. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell.

2. Assign an objective to each toe. You can give all ten toes the same intention or pick ten different goals—or any other combination. Begin painting your toenails in colors that are appropriate to your objectives.

3. As you paint each nail, concentrate on your intention and envision it already manifesting. If you like, decorate your nails with symbols that represent your intentions: dollar signs for money, hearts for love, and so on.

4. Have fun and be creative. If you change your mind, simply remove the polish and start over.

5. Allow the polish to dry, then open the circle. For as long as the polish lasts, each step you take will bring you closer to your goals.

Spell Image Send Wishes to the Universe

What do you wish for? A new car? A better job? Money to take a dream vacation? The sky’s the limit! This high-flying spell sends your requests far and wide so the universe can fulfill your heart’s desires.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A kite

Image Ribbons of different colors

Image A pen that will write on fabric

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Depends on your intentions (see Chapter 5)

WHAT TO DO

1. Select ribbons of colors that correspond to your desires: pink for love, gold for money, and so on. Cast a circle around the area where you will do your spell.

2. On each ribbon, write one wish. Remember to state your request in the form of an affirmation. Attach the ribbons to a kite. Visualize your wishes coming true. When you’re finished, open the circle.

3. Take the kite outside to an open area without interference. As you watch the kite soaring in the sky, imagine the wind catching your requests and carrying them to the four corners of the earth. Have fun—a positive attitude will help your intentions manifest faster.

Charm Image Good Luck

Would you like to help your friends and loved ones with their problems by boosting their good luck throughout the coming year? This Yuletide custom lets you make a unique magickal gift for everyone on your list.

WHAT YOU NEED

Image A Yule log (usually oak)

Image Matches or a lighter

Image A cloth drawstring pouch for each friend/loved one on your gift list

Image Dried pink rose petals (for love)

Image Dried lavender buds or leaves (for peace of mind)

Image Dried basil (for protection)

Image Dried mint leaves (for prosperity)

Image Dried echinacea (for health)

Image A sheet of paper

Image Scissors

Image A pen

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL

Yule (usually December 21)

WHAT TO DO

1. On the night of the Winter Solstice, build a Yule fire in a safe place and burn an oak log in it. Allow the fire to burn down completely. The next morning when the ashes have cooled, scoop some into each pouch. Add the dried botanicals.

2. Cut the sheet of paper into slips, one for each person on your list. Write a personalized wish on each slip of paper. Fold the papers three times and add them to the pouches. Tie the pouches closed and give them to your loved ones.