The Modern Witchcraft Spell Book: Your Complete Guide to Crafting and Casting Spells - Skye Alexander 2015

Spells for Personal and Professional Success
Spells for All Reasons and Seasons

Because your mind is the architect of your reality, it’s inevitable that your thoughts about yourself will generate material conditions that correspond to your ideas. Your life is your mirror. What you see is a reflection of what you believe about yourself. As you evaluate your personal and professional success, look at your entire life situation: your finances, your job, your relationships, your position in your community, and your health. If you aren’t happy with your situation, you can change it by changing your perceptions of yourself.

Remember, nobody else gets to decide whether you’re worthy of success. Only you do. Consider this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Nor can anyone else limit your personal power without your consent.

The spells in this chapter cover a number of different factors that pertain to success in all areas of life, because really, all areas are connected. Instead of only aiming for fame and fortune, these spells help you connect with your own power and correct circumstances that may be sabotaging your success. The Spell to Release Negativity, for instance, clears obstacles to success—which may be necessary before you can start attracting the good things and conditions you seek.

Steps for Successful Spellcasting

Whenever you cast a spell, remember to use a few tried-and-true measures, as described in Chapter 1. These precautions can help you avoid complications, mix-ups, delays, or disappointments:

1. Remove all distractions.

2. Collect the ingredients and tools you’ll use in your spell and cleanse them.

3. Purify and sanctify your space.

4. Quiet your mind.

5. Cast a circle around the area where you’ll do your spellworking.

6. Perform the spell.

7. If you’ve called upon deities or spirits to assist you, thank and release them.

8. Open the circle.

9. Store your tools in a safe place until you need them again.

COLORS TO USE IN SPELLS FOR SUCCESS

To enhance the spells you do for success, incorporate the colors yellow, gold, and/or orange into your workings. If your aim is to also attract money, you can include green and/or silver. The most popular ways to bring in these colors are to burn candles or craft talisman pouches in these colors. You may also want to carry gemstones in these colors as talismans, or wear yellow, gold, or orange clothing while performing protection spells. Add flower petals that remind you of the sun to mojo bags, ritual baths, sachets, or potions. Many of the spells in this chapter use these color associations.

SPELL TO RELEASE NEGATIVITY

According to the Law of Attraction, you draw circumstances to you that align with your thoughts and feelings. That means if you’ve got a negative attitude, you’re probably going to attract negative situations and people. Want to turn things around? Swap that bad attitude for a positive one.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 1 piece of white paper

✵ 1 pen that writes blue ink

✵ White carnations in a clear glass container

✵ Matches or a lighter

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THIS SPELL:

✵ During the waning moon

If you encounter a bad situation, this spell breaks the destructive cycle of negativity and restores peace. You may not be able to change what has happened, but you can alter your perspective about it, which can soften the impact. Letting go of negative thoughts and feelings allows fortunate, happier ones to come into your life.

Write the following intention on the paper:

“I now release [name the situation]

And create new, positive energy to carry me forward.

I trust this is for my highest good

And affirm my commitment to this new path.”

Place the paper beneath the vase of flowers. Leave it there until the flowers wilt. When you throw out the flowers, burn the paper to complete the releasing process.

POINT OF POWER SPELL

With this spell, you affirm that your point of power is in the present, the “now.” At this very moment you can start creating the circumstances you desire—it’s your launching pad for the rest of your life. So, get busy!

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 1 vase of yellow flowers

✵ 1 piece of turquoise

✵ 1 green candle

✵ 1 purple candle

✵ Matches or a lighter

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ On a Thursday or Sunday, during a waxing moon

The yellow flowers symbolize self-esteem and optimism. The green candle represents growth and prosperity, and the purple candle signifies wisdom and power. Turquoise attracts abundance, success, and good fortune.

Place the plant and gemstone on your altar, between the 2 candles. Light the candles and say aloud:

“My point of power,

Like these flowers,

Some way, somehow

Lies in the now.”

Extinguish the candles. Carry the gemstone in your pocket or purse to reinforce your sense of personal power. Leave the flowers on your altar until they wither, then collect the petals and dry them for use in future spells.

SIMPLE SPELL TO ATTRACT GOOD THINGS

This simple spell helps you recognize the areas in your life that are rich and satisfying. According to the Law of Attraction, if you perceive yourself as needy, you’ll lack things. By counting your blessings and being grateful, you attract more of the same. Like attracts like, as the saying goes.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 1 index card

✵ 1 pen that writes gold or silver ink

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ During the waxing moon, preferably on a Sunday, Thursday, or Friday

Write “thank you” on the index card—write it again and again, until you’ve filled the card. As you write, think about the many things you have to be thankful for. Put the card in a place where you will see it often, such as on your refrigerator, your desk, or your bathroom mirror. Each time you see it, pause and say, “Thank you for [name a blessing].” Give thanks for the little things. Lots of people think only the big things count. We often forget that the big things are made up of the little things. Say thanks for the song that you heard on the radio that made you remember a special day from your childhood. Say thanks for the pouring rain that nourishes your garden. Say thanks for the crossing guard who works near your child’s school. Your attitude of gratitude will bring more blessings into your life.

SPELL TO RELEASE PERFECTIONISM

Yes, you read that right. By clinging to the belief that you have to be perfect, you automatically set yourself up to fall short. Instead, do the best you can—and do this spell to release any lingering guilt.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 1 piece of vellum or paper

✵ 1 pen

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THIS SPELL:

✵ During the waning moon, at sunset

Design an official-looking certificate. On it, write the following:

“I hereby authorize [your name] to be imperfect.”

Sign your name. Keep the certificate somewhere safe. Take it out and look at it when you feel guilty for not being a superhero in your daily life.

RAISE YOUR FLAG

This spell lets you “announce” yourself and your goal to the world. Like Buddhist prayer flags, this practice taps the power of the wind to carry your message far and wide.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 1 piece of yellow or orange cloth at least 8" × 8" square

✵ 1 waterproof marker

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ During the waxing moon, especially when the sun or moon is in Gemini or Sagittarius, on a Wednesday, at midday

Write your name on the cloth with the marker. Under your name, write an affirmation that states what you wish to achieve. Remember to state your intention in the present tense, and in a positive way (see Chapter 5 for more information). You can add images that symbolize your objective, if you like. (If you have more than one objective, create a different flag for each one.) When you’re finished, hang the flag where the wind will make it flutter: a clothesline, flagpole, fence, etc. If your goals change, or the cloth starts looking bedraggled, make another flag to replace it.

SPELL TO BEAT OUT THE COMPETITION

When competition gets brisk or you fear an adversary wants to nudge you out of the picture, remember you have a secret weapon: magick. This spell helps you rise above the rest of the pack and keeps infringers from gaining a foothold.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ Polymer clay

✵ 1 large needle

✵ Jewelry elastic

✵ 1 nonstick baking tray

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ On a Tuesday, or when the sun or moon is in Aries

Have you ever seen animals defend their territory? They usually attack with teeth and claws. This spell takes its cue from them. What animal represents courage and ferocity to you? A lion? Bear? Doberman? Maybe a mythological creature such as a dragon? Shamans and sorcerers might use the actual teeth or claws from a totem animal in order to embody that animal’s characteristics. You’re going to fabricate “teeth” and “claws” from polymer clay to draw on the same symbolism. Select white or ivory clay to simulate the real thing, or another color if you prefer (who knows what color dragon’s teeth are?).

Follow the directions on the package of clay to form lots of pointy teeth and claws, each about an inch or two in length. With the needle, pierce each one at the thicker end, making a hole large enough so the jewelry elastic will fit through it. Arrange the teeth and claws on the baking tray, making sure they don’t touch each other. Bake according to instructions on the package.

Cut a piece of jewelry elastic long enough to go over your head. When the teeth and claws have cooked and cooled, string them on the elastic to make a necklace. Tie the elastic in a knot at the back. Wear this warrior’s necklace to bolster your own courage, so you can scare off the competition and defend what’s yours.

SPELL TO SAVE YOUR JOB

If you fear your job is on the line, try not to worry—that will only make matters worse. Instead, use your time and energy more productively by casting this spell.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 4 white stones

✵ Black paint, nail polish, or a black felt-tip marker with permanent ink

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ Anytime

Collect 4 white stones. They can all be similar in size and shape or they can be different; the choice is yours. After washing the stones with mild soap and water, allow them to dry in the sun. With the black paint, nail polish, or marker, draw a pentagram on each stone to provide protection and security.

Put 1 stone on the floor in each corner of your cubicle, office, or work area to stabilize your position. As you set each stone in place, say or think this affirmation: “My job here is safe and secure, and all is well.”

TALISMAN TO MAKE A GOOD IMPRESSION

Whether you’re going for a job interview, giving a presentation, or meeting with an important client, this lucky charm helps you make a good impression. Remember, the key to success is believing in yourself. Enthusiasm is catching—if you’re enthusiastic about your abilities and ideas, other people will get excited, too.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ Sandalwood incense

✵ Incense burner

✵ Matches or a lighter

✵ Red nail polish or red paint

✵ 1 small brush

✵ 1 small stone

✵ 1 piece of paper

✵ 1 pen

✵ 1 orange cloth pouch, preferably silk

✵ Cedar chips

✵ Cinnamon

✵ Dried parsley

✵ 1 yellow ribbon

✵ Saltwater

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ On a Sunday, or when the sun or moon is in Leo

Fit the incense in its burner and light it. Use the nail polish or paint to draw the rune Inguz, which looks like two Xs stacked one on top of the other, on the stone. This rune represents new beginnings, fertility, and great power.

While the nail polish or paint is drying, write on the paper what you intend to accomplish. Whom do you wish to impress? What results do you desire from this meeting or appearance? As you write your list of objectives, envision yourself already achieving them. When you’ve finished, fold the paper so it’s small enough to fit into the pouch and say aloud: “This is now accomplished in harmony with Divine Will, my own true will, and for the good of all.”

Put the stone, paper, cedar, cinnamon, and parsley into the pouch. Tie the pouch closed with the ribbon, making 3 knots. Hold the image of your success in your mind as you tie the knots. Sprinkle the talisman with saltwater, then hold it in the incense smoke for a few moments to charge the talisman. Carry it in your pocket, purse, or briefcase when you go to your meeting to bring you good luck. Just knowing it’s there will increase your self-confidence and help you make a good impression.

SPELL TO OPEN NEW DOORS

If downsizing, outsourcing, or another situation beyond your control has eliminated your job, remember the old saying: When one door closes another one opens. This spell uses the familiar symbolism to bring new opportunities your way.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ Small bells, one for each door in your home

✵ 9"-long red ribbons, one for each door in your home

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ On the new moon

Tie 1 bell at the end of each ribbon, then tie 1 ribbon to each door in your home. As you work, envision yourself attracting new opportunities. If you already know the job you’d like to have, see yourself performing it. Or, if you prefer, let the universe provide a position that’s right for you. Each time you tie a ribbon on a doorknob, say the following affirmation aloud: “I now have a job that’s perfect for me in every way.”

As you go through the doors in your home daily, you’ll constantly be reminded of your intention. The red ribbons represent good luck. The tinkling bells send your request out into the world. Repeat your affirmation every time you open a door, until you land the job you desire.

SPELL TO DRUM UP NEW BUSINESS

During slow periods, you may need to step outside the box to attract new clients/customers and opportunities. Since ancient times, drums have been used as a form of communication. Drumming also breaks up stagnant conditions. This spell helps you get the word out magickally—and it won’t cost you a fortune in advertising.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 1 drum

✵ 1 picture, token, or other symbol that represents success in your business

✵ Something to attach the symbol to the drum (e.g., ribbons or tape)

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ On the new moon

Fasten the symbol to the drum, by whatever means you prefer. You may be able to simply slide the image beneath the drum’s strings. If you prefer, tie it to the drum with a ribbon of an appropriate color. Or you could even paint the symbol on the drum.

Stand facing east and begin drumming. Imagine you are sending a message to the world, inviting one and all to come patronize your business. If you like, extend the invitation to them verbally, explaining all the good things you have to offer them, as if you were doing a commercial. Visualize people flocking to you and enjoying your products or services. After a few minutes, turn to face south and do the same thing. Keep drumming as you turn to face west, and finally to the north. Continue drumming for as long as you like. Repeat this spell as often as you wish, until you have all the business you can handle.

SPELL TO WIN A DECISION

If an upcoming decision will affect your job, your public image, or a project you’re working on, use magick to tip the scales in your favor. This spell puts you in a strong position and ensures that you’ll be judged fairly.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ Cinnamon incense

✵ Incense burner

✵ Matches or a lighter

✵ 1 old-fashioned set of scales or 2 white saucers

✵ The Judgment card from a tarot deck

✵ 1 picture of yourself

✵ 1 image that symbolizes “the other” (e.g., a person, issue, or contest)

✵ 1 piece of watermelon tourmaline

✵ 1 gold-colored cloth

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ During the waxing moon, or when the sun and/or moon is in Libra

Fit the incense in its burner and light it. Set the scale or the saucers on your altar or another spot where they can remain safely in place until the decision is final. If you’re using a scale, lay the Judgment card face up in front of it. If you’re using 2 saucers, position them next to each other, about 6" apart, and lay the Judgment card face up between them. Put the picture of yourself on the right side of the scale or in the right saucer. Put the image that symbolizes “the other” on the left side of the scale or in the left saucer.

Place the piece of tourmaline on the right side of the scale or in the right saucer, along with your picture. If you’re using a set of scales, the stone will actually tip it in your favor. If you’re using saucers, imagine the tourmaline supporting and strengthening you, giving “weight” to your position and bringing you luck. Allow the incense to finish burning down completely while you visualize the decision being made so that you benefit. See yourself happy and successful, winning the challenge. Cover the spell components with the golden cloth. Leave the spell in place until the decision is final.

FENG SHUI SPELL FOR SUCCESS

The ancient Chinese magickal system known as feng shui associates areas of your home with areas of your life. When you stand at the door you use most often to enter and exit your home, facing in, the section halfway between the farthest right-hand corner and the farthest left-hand corner of your home represents your future, fame, career, and public image.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ 3 objects that represent success to you

✵ 1 mirror

✵ 1 bell

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ During the waxing moon

In this sector arrange the three objects you’ve chosen to represent your success. Position the mirror so it reflects these objects, symbolically doubling their impact. Each day, take a few moments to gaze at these objects. Ring the bell as you do this to activate positive energy in this portion of your home. The sound of the bell also triggers your attention and helps you focus on achieving success.

GEMSTONE TALISMAN FOR SUCCESS

This spell can help you succeed—e.g., land a new job, receive a promotion, win a contest, or get a place on the team. Its power comes from combining the magickal meanings of rune symbols with the energies inherent in gemstones—fueled by your desire.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ Book or list of rune symbols

✵ Gold paint or metallic gold nail polish

✵ 3 gemstones that correspond to your objective (see the table at the beginning of this chapter and in Chapter 4 for suggestions)

✵ 1 gold pouch

✵ 1 red ribbon 12" long

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ During the waxing moon, preferably when the sun or moon is in Leo

Look through a book or list of rune symbols and select 3 that represent goals, conditions, or outcomes you desire. Paint 1 rune on each of the gemstones. When the paint dries, put all the stones into the pouch and tie it closed with the ribbon. Make 3 knots in the ribbon, one for each stone, and think about the intentions you’ve chosen. Carry the talisman in your pocket, purse, or backpack. If you prefer, place it in a desk drawer or on your altar.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Clothes may not make the man or woman, but how you dress does influence the way people think about you and react to you. The President wouldn’t address the nation in a pair of ragged jeans and a T-shirt, would he? If you aspire to a position of authority or prominence, start dressing as if you already have that position—even if your dream hasn’t manifested yet. In this way, you not only make a statement to others, you send a message to your subconscious that you expect it to help you achieve your goal.

INGREDIENTS/TOOLS:

✵ Clothing, jewelry, accessories, etc. befitting the position you desire

BEST TIME TO PERFORM THE SPELL:

✵ Each morning, during the waxing moon, when the sun and/or moon is in Leo, on Samhain Eve (October 31), or on your birthday

Each day before you go out into the world, look in your mirror and affirm that you have already achieved the position you seek. Envision yourself performing the role you desire with great skill and satisfaction. Close your eyes and imagine your aura (the energy field around your body) expanding until it extends at least 1' out from your body in every direction, then envision that aura glowing with radiant golden light. Don’t just see this light, feel it tingling all around you, warming you with its power, permeating your entire being. Imagine other people noticing and responding favorably to this golden glow. Now, open your eyes and see the very best in yourself—others will, too.