At Sunday’s Welcoming Circle, we began with a basic list of protection magic and went from there. Here are some of the ideas that were shared:
Protection Incense Blends
Protection Incense (David Taliesin)
1 part Hyssop
1 part Rosemary
Protection for magical and visualization work inside the circle.
Protection Incense #5 (Scott Cunningham)
4 parts Frankincense 1/2 part Mugwort
3 parts Myrrh 1/2 part Yarrow
2 parts Juniper berries 1/2 part St. John’s Wort
1 part Rosemary 1/2 part Angelica
1/2 part Avens 1/2 part Basil
Burn for both physical and psychic protection while visualizing.
Protection Incense (Catherine Yronwode)
Mugwort – strong protective herb
Star Anise
Althaea (Marsh mallow)
resins such as Frankincense, Myrrh, Copal or Benzoin.
To bring forth benevolent and protective spirits.
Protection Oil
Simple Protection Oil [David Taliesin)
7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil
1/4 cup olive oi
Dragon’s Blood Oil (Laurie Cabot)
1 ounce almond oil
1 teaspoon of powdered dragon’s blood resin
Dragon’s blood oil is used for protection, empowerment, and really any majickal intention. Dragon’s blood helps you collect your thoughts and will, and catalyzes all majick. You can use just a drop in any spell, or put it on yourself and your tools before doing any majick.
Protection Mojo Bags
A list of things that can be used:
Herbs—Basil, Bay Leaf, Cedar Leaf Tips, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Hyssop, Juniper Berries, Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sandalwood, Vervain, Wood Betony, Wormwood
Resins—Frankincense, Copal, Dragon’s Blood
Stones—Black Kyanite, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Malachite, Obsidian, Quartz crystal
Color—Black, Purple, Red
Talismans—Your choice
Protection Prayer
The Light of the Divine surrounds us
The Love of the Divine enfolds us
The Power of the Divine protects us
The Presence of the Divine watches over us
Wherever we are, the Divine is. All is well.
Shielding is also important. See my post of Grounding and Shielding @ http://www.sabbatsandsabbaths.com
Native American Protection Symbol
Native American Indians were a deeply spiritual people and they communicated their history, thoughts, ideas and dreams from generation to generation through symbols. Native American symbols are generally geometric portrayals of celestial bodies, natural phenomena and animal designs. The Protection symbol is depicted as two arrows within a circle. The weapons were symbols of the major form of defense for the American Native Indian and the circle was another powerful symbol. A circle around another Native American symbol signifies family ties, closeness & protection. The circle has no break and cannot be broken. The black center circle depicts the air symbol which represents life.
The protection mandala you have in front of you is governed by the element of air. Notice the hatched cross barrier. It is like an army of crossed swords and the heart center is well guarded by a unified group of individuals, symbolizing both warrior and nurturer traits.
Over the past several months birds have been leaving me the gift of feathers while walking my dog in the park. I took it as a sign and began thinking about making my own feather sacred smoke wand with a few of them. There are a number of tutorials online for how to do this but this is my process to create a simple but elegant wand using mostly natural materials:
In addition to the Dresden Codex, other symbols which may accompany Ixchel speak of her Maiden and Mother aspects:
Ground and center. Connect with both the earth energy below and the Divine energy above. Let it fill your whole being until you feel like your body is full of light.
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