You will need the following items for this spell:
Whatever you wish to add while you say these words.
“Give me the wisdom,
to be a better man/woman,
I do all I can, I do all I can.”
“Give me the freedom,
to live a better way,
I pray every day, I pray every day.”
“Give me the passion,
to better love my other half
I need to love and laugh, I need to love and laugh.”
“Give me the money,
to take care of my family and self,
I want roll in wealth, I want roll in wealth
The cauldron is one of the most well-known of the witch’s tools. And I’d say, next to the broom, it’s the witch’s favorite tool! We have proof the cauldron’s been used since ancient times and it’s still in use today. The myth of the Cauldron of Inspiration gives us insight into just how important the cauldron was in the past. Learn all about the witch’s cauldron, it’s history and mythology, magical uses over the years and how to use a cauldron in YOUR practice today.
* First, What is a Cauldron?
A cauldron is defined as a “large metal pot with a lid and handle used to cook over an open fire.” The cauldron dates back to at least the late Bronze Age and was used for cooking and brewing purposes. The term “cauldron” is derived from old Norse and Germanic words meaning “hot place”. The term kettle is related to cauldron. (Fun fact, if your name is Corey, you are inherently linked to the cauldron since the word for cauldron in Middle-Irish is Coire).
At a time when electricity didn’t exist and survival during the cold months depended on fire, the cauldron was a symbol of protection and life. The cauldron came as a welcome change to cooking after many used an earthenware pot to heat their food and brews. This was more difficult because it required dropping hot stones into the pot to cook what was inside. The cauldron came along and made cooking and brewing easier. And it came to be associated with women’s magic and eventually the witch’s magic.
The Witch’s Cauldron’s Uses
* The Witch’s Cauldron as a Magic Symbol
The cauldron symbolizes many things, namely the Divine Feminine, because it is iewed as the womb. It is related to creation, as in the womb of the earth. And therefore it’s associated with witches and goddesses. Because food and ingredients for remedies are placed inside a cauldron and then transformed, the cauldron is a symbol of transformation and alchemy.
* Via Cerridwen’s Cauldron of Inspiration, it’s also a symbol of divine wisdom and rebirth. The four elements are an inherent part of every cauldron: the pot and food that goes inside, water and brews made inside, the fire that heats the cauldron, and the steam and smoke that comes out. The three legs represent the Celtic sacred number three: three main lunar phases, the life/death/rebirth cycle, and the triple goddess.
* The Witch’s Cauldron in Ancient Mythology: Cerridwen, Dagda and Medea
The cauldron has quite a few appearances in mythology. Perhaps one of the most famous of mythological cauldrons is Cerridwen’s cauldron – the Cauldron of Inspiration also called Awen (pronounced AH-OO-EN). Cerridwen is an ancient Welsh Celtic goddess of rebirth, magic, and wisdom. When she attempts to give wisdom to her son, her assistant Gwion Boch is asked to stir the cauldron. Three drops fall onto Gwion’s thumb and he licks it off. Then he becomes the otherworldly bard Taliesin. Therefore, the cauldron is a symbol of wisdom and transformation.
* Medea, the Dagda and Bran’s Cauldrons
Another cauldron in mythology is one used by the Greek goddess-priestess Medea. Medea is a priestess of the goddess Hecate who seeks to destroy the King Pelias with the use of her magic cauldron. In addition, the Dagda of the Irish Celtic pantheon, is said to have a cauldron that never runs out of food, heals all who need healing, and grants everlasting life. Bran’s cauldron is said to bring dead warriors back to life. Except, when they return from the cauldron of rebirth, they are unable to speak. Author John Matthews theorizes this is because they aren’t to speak of the Great Mysteries of the Otherworld, they are only to be experienced. There are many myths featuring the witch’s cauldron.
* King Arthur and the Holy Grail
The older versions of the King Arthur legend talks about a Cauldron of Inspiration and Rebirth. This sought-after magical cauldron came to be the “Holy Grail” in later versions. The cup and the cauldron both represent the feminine principle – the womb of creation. And therefore also represent fertility and sexual union when a phallic symbol like a knife is inserted into it. The same goes with a chalice or cup and a knife in Wiccan ritual.
* The Cauldron Carriers and Rosicrucians
According to Linda Raedisch in Night of the Witches, the Frankish tribes called men who carried cauldrons for witches a special term – chervoburgium. Sadly, this wasn’t a compliment…it was meant as an insult. And yet, we know other men of magical traditions enjoyed using and kept the cauldron sacred. The Rosicrucians, for example, said “We claim the cauldron of the witches as, in the original, the vase or urn of the fiery transmigration, in which all things of the world change.” ~ Hargrave Jennings
* The Gundestrup Cauldron, possibly how the Cauldron of Inspiration might have looked?
The Gundestrup Cauldron
Ancient Cauldrons FOUND
Perhaps the most famous of all ancient cauldrons found is the Gundestrup Cauldron. A silver vessel, circa 200 BC, was discovered in Himmerland, Denmark near Gundestrup. The significance of this cauldron is it’s imagery: a combination of Thracian and Gaulish symbols including elephants, dolphins, bulls, dogs, boars and male and female figures. More famously, the horned Celtic god “Cernunnos” is thought to be a cross-legged figure on one of the cauldron’s panels. The intricate metallurgy suggests the cauldron’s use as a spiritual tool.
* The Lisdrumturk Cauldron and Leicestershire Cauldrons
Other ancient cauldrons discovered in recent years include the bronze Lisdrumturk Cauldron. The Lisdrumturk Cauldron was made in the late Bronze age and found in a peat bog in County Monaghan, Ireland. Moreover, eleven iron cauldrons were found at a site in Leicestershire, England from the Iron Age. These cauldrons weren’t as intricately designed as the Gundestrup Cauldron and therefore were for mundane use.
* Where to Find YOUR Witch’s Cauldron of Inspiration and Magic
In modern times, most people don’t use the traditional witch’s cauldron to cook their food over a fire. If you have a nice firepit or fireplace and want to try cooking with a cauldron, go for it! Cast iron cauldrons may be hard to come by, though. If you’re willing to pay for a large quality cauldron, check out CowboyCauldron.com. They’re also found on Ebay and Amazon. I’ve seen a few old cauldrons at thrift stores but they were in bad shape. If you’d like a smaller version of the cauldron, metaphysical shops online and locally sell them. Though the small cauldrons aren’t used for cooking or brewing, but moreso as an altar symbol or for spell work.
* Some substitutions for the witch’s cauldron in modern times include any pot used on the stove or in the oven. A stockpot or a cast iron dutch oven are modern cauldrons, especially when cooked at your modern hearth – the stove/oven! I’ve also heard modern witches call crockpots their cauldron! So if you can’t find a large cauldron, a pot on the stove is the modern practice. I recommend keeping a cauldron for cooking food and herbal remedies separate from a cauldron for burning incense or candles.
* The Witch’s Cauldron’s Magical Uses
If you’re fortunate enough to have a large cauldron over an open fire, it can be used in SO many ways! But if you don’t have the room or means, a smaller cauldron is just as magical as a large one. Remember, if you’re using your cauldron to cook or brew remedies, make sure it is FOOD SAFE (i.e. real cast iron that has also been seasoned).
* No matter the size of your witch’s cauldron, here are the many magical uses:
* Cooking food
* Brewing herbal remedies and concoctions
* To burn loose leaf incense on charcoal disks (put some sand in the cauldron before putting the hot coal in it)
* Burning paper petitions
* Burning plant matter as offerings, etc.
* Burning loose incense on charcoals
* Burn candles for safe, long burning time
* The cast iron scrapings can be used to make witch’s black salt
* As a symbol of the goddess or all 4 elements on the altar and in ritual
* Scry (a form of divination) in water or liquid in the cauldron
* Put on the stove (if cast iron and kitchen-ready) to simmer seasonal potpourri for Yule, Samhain, etc.
You will need the following items for this spell
Nothing
Chant the following as many times as you like:
“To the moon.
To the sun.
To the skies.
To the waters.
Stars, let your fire burn.
Winds let your strength grow.
Let us unite.
Let me shine bright.”
In ancient times, there was a god or goddess for everything: war, love, fertility, protection, abundance, hunting, writing and healing. And yes, there were even gods and goddesses that presided over magic.
Here we discuss different witch goddesses from different countries.
1. Baba Yaga: The Slavic Witch Goddess
Perhaps one of the most well-known pieces of Slavic folklore is the story of the witch goddess Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga was once a well-respected and revered witch goddess in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. As Christianity spread, Baba Yaga was diminished from a goddess to an ugly old hag that lived out in the woods and ate little children. It is possible that Baba Yaga was originally a triple-goddess. Invoke Baba Yaga to tap into your wild side and connect with ancestors.
Baba Yaga: Slavic Witch GoddessBaba Yaga in her mortar and pestle vehicle.
2. Cailleach: The Winter Witch Goddess
Cailleach is a witch goddess from Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. She is the Old Woman, the Winter Crone, the Veiled One, the Old Hag, and the Old Crone. Cailleach is the epitome of the “old hag” archetype and has long been honored for her rule over winter weather. When it snows, people say the Cailleach has unleashed her magic on the land. The mountains are the winter witch’s domain, as legend says The Winter Crone made the mountains her stepping stones. Cailleach is seen as an ancestor to many people in Ireland and Scotland as well as a sister to some of the most ancient goddesses of Irish and Scottish lore. She is the embodiment of Winter and all that it brings: snow, ice, cold, death and then eventually rebirth.
3. Hecate: Goddess of the Crossroads
Hecate is a well-known witch goddess of Ancient Greece still worshiped by modern-day pagans. She is the lady of the crossroads with three heads or, alternatively, guarded by a three-headed white dog. Her dominion is the moon, menstruation, intuition, dreams, the cycles of life-death-rebirth and witchcraft. In Kala Trobe’s Invoke the Goddess, she writes Hecate is the “patroness of prostitutes, thieves, and beggars not to mention witches…and protects those on the outskirts of society. She represents the objective eye searing through the façade of mainstream society. She is the original socialist.” Invoke Hecate during periods of great transition in your life: pregnancy, new parenthood, new career, death in the family, etc.
Hecate: Goddess at the CrossroadsHecate, Witch Goddess at the Crossroads
4. Isis: Egyptian Goddess of Magic
While not referred to as a “witch goddess”, Isis was indeed an Egyptian goddess of magic, in particular ritual magic. She is as ancient as time itself, and henceforth is the embodiment of the Feminine Divine. In Egyptian mythology, Isis gains her magical knowledge by tricking Ra into telling her his many names. She gave birth to the god Horus by taking in the seed of her dead husband, Osiris. That’s how powerful Isis’ magic is. She knows how to shapeshift and is depicted with the wings of a large bird. Invoke Isis when learning Egyptian magic, to birth something anew from destruction, and to learn the secrets of motherhood and life.
5. Morgan Le Fay: Fairy Witch Goddess
Shrouded in legendary mystery, Morgan Le Fay has been a prominent character in the Arthurian legends. She was the sister and aid to King Arthur himself. In some of the legends, Morgan Le Fay saves King Arthur by whisking him off to Avalon after a fatal battle. In her witch goddess form, Morgan Le Fay is an elemental master and herbalist. Part fairy, she was a priestess of Avalon and consort to the Lady of the Lake. Moreover, she possessed the ability to cross into other worlds and realms. Invoke Morgan Le Fay, fairy witch goddess, when working with fairies and elementals, parting the veil, and casting magic with herbs.
Circe: Witch Goddess of Aeaea; transformation, sorcery, potions and herbs.Circe, Witch Goddess of Aeaea
6. Circe: Witch Goddess of Aeaea
A name that’s come to be popular in modern times, Circe is a nymph and goddess of Ancient Greece. Her father, Helios, sends her to exile on an island called Aeaea. Circe is a goddess of transformation and is best known for her skill with potions, herbs, and animals. She is a kind goddess if you treat her right, but if wronged, she will transform you into a pig or other animal. Read about her in Homer’s Odyssey or in the new fictional novel Circe by Madeline Miller. Invoke Circe for justice against abusers, to learn the art of transformation, and to work with herbs and potions.
More Witch Goddesses
I did not go into full detail on every witch goddess in mythology. Suffice it to say there are many witch goddesses to learn from and invoke. Here are others I did not discuss: Diana, Aradia, Artemis, Minona, Nephthys, The Badbh, Irodessa, Freya, Maria Padilha, Cerridwen, Jezibaba, Lilith, Befana, Kybele, Herodias, Leto, and Medea. Some are hated and some loved. It is a theme that dates back centuries—do we love and revere the powerful woman or do we hate and exile her?
6 Witch Goddesses to Invoke For Magic, Empowerment, and More
In ancient times, there was a god or goddess for everything: war, love, fertility, protection, abundance, hunting, writing and healing. And yes, there were even gods and goddesses that presided over magic.
Here we discuss different witch goddesses from different countries.
1. Baba Yaga: The Slavic Witch Goddess
Perhaps one of the most well-known pieces of Slavic folklore is the story of the witch goddess Baba Yaga. Baba Yaga was once a well-respected and revered witch goddess in Eastern Europe and Western Asia. As Christianity spread, Baba Yaga was diminished from a goddess to an ugly old hag that lived out in the woods and ate little children. It is possible that Baba Yaga was originally a triple-goddess. Invoke Baba Yaga to tap into your wild side and connect with ancestors.
Baba Yaga: Slavic Witch GoddessBaba Yaga in her mortar and pestle vehicle.
2. Cailleach: The Winter Witch Goddess
Cailleach is a witch goddess from Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. She is the Old Woman, the Winter Crone, the Veiled One, the Old Hag, and the Old Crone. Cailleach is the epitome of the “old hag” archetype and has long been honored for her rule over winter weather. When it snows, people say the Cailleach has unleashed her magic on the land. The mountains are the winter witch’s domain, as legend says The Winter Crone made the mountains her stepping stones. Cailleach is seen as an ancestor to many people in Ireland and Scotland as well as a sister to some of the most ancient goddesses of Irish and Scottish lore. She is the embodiment of Winter and all that it brings: snow, ice, cold, death and then eventually rebirth.
3. Hecate: Goddess of the Crossroads
Hecate is a well-known witch goddess of Ancient Greece still worshiped by modern-day pagans. She is the lady of the crossroads with three heads or, alternatively, guarded by a three-headed white dog. Her dominion is the moon, menstruation, intuition, dreams, the cycles of life-death-rebirth and witchcraft. In Kala Trobe’s Invoke the Goddess, she writes Hecate is the “patroness of prostitutes, thieves, and beggars not to mention witches…and protects those on the outskirts of society. She represents the objective eye searing through the façade of mainstream society. She is the original socialist.” Invoke Hecate during periods of great transition in your life: pregnancy, new parenthood, new career, death in the family, etc.
Hecate: Goddess at the CrossroadsHecate, Witch Goddess at the Crossroads
4. Isis: Egyptian Goddess of Magic
While not referred to as a “witch goddess”, Isis was indeed an Egyptian goddess of magic, in particular ritual magic. She is as ancient as time itself, and henceforth is the embodiment of the Feminine Divine. In Egyptian mythology, Isis gains her magical knowledge by tricking Ra into telling her his many names. She gave birth to the god Horus by taking in the seed of her dead husband, Osiris. That’s how powerful Isis’ magic is. She knows how to shapeshift and is depicted with the wings of a large bird. Invoke Isis when learning Egyptian magic, to birth something anew from destruction, and to learn the secrets of motherhood and life.
5. Morgan Le Fay: Fairy Witch Goddess
Shrouded in legendary mystery, Morgan Le Fay has been a prominent character in the Arthurian legends. She was the sister and aid to King Arthur himself. In some of the legends, Morgan Le Fay saves King Arthur by whisking him off to Avalon after a fatal battle. In her witch goddess form, Morgan Le Fay is an elemental master and herbalist. Part fairy, she was a priestess of Avalon and consort to the Lady of the Lake. Moreover, she possessed the ability to cross into other worlds and realms. Invoke Morgan Le Fay, fairy witch goddess, when working with fairies and elementals, parting the veil, and casting magic with herbs.
Circe: Witch Goddess of Aeaea; transformation, sorcery, potions and herbs.Circe, Witch Goddess of Aeaea
6. Circe: Witch Goddess of Aeaea
A name that’s come to be popular in modern times, Circe is a nymph and goddess of Ancient Greece. Her father, Helios, sends her to exile on an island called Aeaea. Circe is a goddess of transformation and is best known for her skill with potions, herbs, and animals. She is a kind goddess if you treat her right, but if wronged, she will transform you into a pig or other animal. Read about her in Homer’s Odyssey or in the new fictional novel Circe by Madeline Miller. Invoke Circe for justice against abusers, to learn the art of transformation, and to work with herbs and potions.
More Witch Goddesses
I did not go into full detail on every witch goddess in mythology. Suffice it to say there are many witch goddesses to learn from and invoke. Here are others I did not discuss: Diana, Aradia, Artemis, Minona, Nephthys, The Badbh, Irodessa, Freya, Maria Padilha, Cerridwen, Jezibaba, Lilith, Befana, Kybele, Herodias, Leto, and Medea. Some are hated and some loved.
It is a theme that dates back centuries—do we love and revere the powerful woman or do we hate and exile her?
In the realm where the flames of magic danced and the air crackled with energy, there lived a faerie named Phoenix. With wings that glowed with the colors of a vibrant inferno and eyes that held the intensity of a blazing star, Phoenix was a master of the element of fire. Yet, her mastery extended beyond conjuring flames – she understood the deeper symbolism of fire, the power of transformation, and the necessity of letting go.
Phoenix spent her days amidst the heart of a fiery forest, where the flames danced in intricate patterns that mirrored the secrets of the cosmos. She would stand at the edge of the flames, her fingers trailing through the sparks, as she harnessed the energy of fire to illuminate the path of those who sought her guidance.
Guided by an ancient wisdom, Phoenix learned that fire was not merely a destructive force, but a symbol of renewal and rebirth. She understood that just as flames consumed the old to give birth to the new, so too must individuals release the burdens of the past in order to welcome the limitless potential of the future.
One day, a troubled faerie named Ember approached Phoenix, her wings flickering with the weight of her sorrows. “Phoenix,” Ember said, her voice tinged with desperation, “I carry the weight of past mistakes and regrets. How can I move forward when the ashes of my past continue to smolder?”
Phoenix turned her fiery gaze towards Ember and offered a comforting smile. “Dear Ember,” she began, “fire teaches us that in order for the new to arise, we must release the old. Just as flames consume the wood to make way for new growth, you too must symbolically or even literally burn away what no longer serves you.”
With Ember’s consent, Phoenix guided her through a powerful ritual. They stood before a controlled blaze, and Ember offered the memories and burdens that weighed her down to the fire. As the flames consumed her offerings, Ember felt a sense of liberation, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from her heart.
In the days that followed, Ember continued to work with Phoenix, learning to release the shackles of the past and embrace the transformative power of fire. As she let go of old patterns, beliefs, and regrets, Ember felt a newfound sense of freedom and vitality. Her wings glowed with a renewed energy, and her spirit burned brighter than ever before.
Ember’s transformation did not go unnoticed, and other faeries began to seek Phoenix’s guidance. They, too, yearned to release the burdens of their pasts and ignite the flames of transformation within. Under Phoenix’s watchful eye, they learned to work with fire as a sacred tool, symbolically burning away what no longer served them and making space for the seeds of new beginnings to take root.
As the faeries embraced the teachings of Phoenix, the fiery forest itself seemed to come alive with a renewed energy. The flames danced in vibrant patterns, weaving stories of release and rebirth in their fiery choreography.
Beyond the realm of faeries, Phoenix’s message spread like wildfire, touching the hearts of humans who sought transformation and healing. They, too, learned to embrace the wisdom of fire, releasing the past and stepping into a future illuminated by the flames of renewal.
And so, Phoenix, the faerie who worked with the element of fire and understood the importance of letting go, continued to inspire the realm and beyond. Through her guidance, the faeries and beings of all kinds learned that just as fire transformed and renewed, so too could they release the old and ignite the flames of transformation within their own lives. Through the sacred dance of fire, they discovered the beauty of rebirth and the infinite possibilities that awaited on the other side of letting go.
“In the black furrow of a field
I saw an old witch-hare this night;
And she cocked her lissome ear,
And she eyed the moon so bright,
And she nibbled o’ the green;
And I whispered ‘Whsst! witch-hare,’
Away like a ghostie o’er the field
She fled, and left the moonlight there.
~Walter de la Mare, 1873-1958
“Rabbits and Hares have long been associated with magick and the ability to walk between the worlds and commune with the faeries. This is because both are most often seen at those magickal ‘tween times of dusk and dawn when it is safer for them to be out and about. During the day they stick close to home, which is usually a hidden burrow or, as with the North American Cottontail, in thickets or dense brush. Their ability to dart quickly amidst the shadows as they walk between the earthly realm and the spirit realm, often disappearing and reappearing in the blink of an eye, makes them privy to hidden knowledge and wisdom. It is no wonder rabbits and hares have often been witches’ familiars.”
Defined as
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat.
“he is prey to irrational fears”
There may be many things that motivate us to do things to learn new things. Love, anger and yes even hate.
Nothing absolutely nothing motivates like fear. After all, if you dont believe me look how the organized religion of man has driven it like a wedge between those who wish to be all they can in the world of witchcraft and sorcery and the spirits of those that provide it’s blessing.
The fear of things changes us deeply. The fear of loss, everyone here shares this fear. We share many fears but this one will claw at the flesh of our minds. The loss of those we love, our homes our lives.
The fear of the unknown is the next it is deep deeper than most of us are prepared to deal with and that has powered many to make new “safer” magicks. As it were excluding the elemental creatures and spirits of those who had walked our paths before us. The elves that live below the hill and the long-forgotten creatures and spirits that peer at us from the deepest and darkest holes in the wood. The ones that taught our ancestors how to make fire. The ones that taught us that dreams were more than just our minds playing games at night. The ones that showed our ancient ancestors that symbols were the language of the spirit world. The ones that showed us the dead weren’t really dead and they still had and served a purpose. This fear can be balanced and brought under control.
By peering into the darkness from time to time and allowing it to take you back, back to the beginning you can find balance.
Balance that brings power with it control with it and with that understanding which brings the greatest power of all.
I personally do not believe in a 3 or a 10 fold law. But I feel it necessary to make this statement for those who do. What I believe is, we have a responsibility to be the best we can be. Help where you can, love when you can and live within your means so you don’t have to rely on anyone else. I also believe that what you put out, you deserve to get back. It doesn’t always work out that way, especially for the nice guys. However, if someone hurts you or yours, paying them back does not come with backlash. (That is my belief) With that: it’s still a good idea to make sure that they deserve a curse work, especially if you are inclined to feel guilty for things you do, later on. That said let’s get down to business.
A poppet, as you already know is an effigy (doll) crafted with intent to resemble a specific target. What and how you construct your dollie is up to you. Some mediums include, but are not limited to, wax, cloth, sticks, clay, mud, yarn etc… once you choose this you can figure out what to stuff it with. If you can get a belonging from the target, hair, nail clippings, even a picture, that makes it especially easy. However it’s not mandatory. If you don’t have anything of theirs, simply write their full name and date of birth on paper and add to the stuffings. The crafting of the effigy is the easy part, you can figure that out, make it in the best likeness of the person you can, and don’t forget to “baptize” (name) the doll. It is as simple as saying “As I have made you I name you _______.
Let’s talk instead about the guts, and other good stuff instead.
Do some research on herbs and choose the ones that suit your desires the best.
Some good hex herbs are: (this is in no way a complete list, so dig around.)
—citation for herbal list: provided by the famed Lady Elaine, Kitchen Witch & Witchcraft Practitioner Extraordinaire;
Ague weed: Causes ones enemies to become extremely confused.
Aloes: Traditionally used to invoke demons. It is said to Soak aloes in a bottle of black cat oil for 9 days, on the 10th night anoint the forehead with the oils and the altar. The demon should appear to do ones bidding.
Asafoetida: Used in black magick for casting hexes on a person. Sometimes referred to as the devil’s incense asafoetida is burned to force someone to leave you alone. (Also called devil dung, it is foul smelling, be warned
)
Balmony: A plant in the figwort family that is ground and used for hexing.
Bladderwrack: When placed near an enemies bathroom it is said to cause that enemy to be stricken with irritation of the urinary tract. ( an be used in a poppet)
Blood Root: If you are looking for a substitute for human blood use this blood root in your dollie. It can also be thrown on a witches doorstep to return a spell back onto them.
Blueberry: Causes an enemy strife when thrown on his doorstep, or used in a poppet.
Boneset: To burn as an incense and chant to use during curses.
Cinquefoil: Burn over a candle wax image of an enemy to cause him discomfort.
Coconuts: hollow out the coconut and fill with snakeroot. It can be used as the doll’s head or even
It’s torso. Place it in a flaming pit and as it roasts your enemies health will decline.
Cruel Man of the Woods: If a piece of this is hidden on your enemies self, or added to an effigy, it will cause them great pain IF they have previously harmed you.
Henbane: In Greek mythology the dead of Hell were known to be crowned with henbane as they walked helplessly beside the river Styx. All parts of this root is poisonous and boiling or drying does not rid it of its toxicity, so it should never be used by the amateur magician.
Knot Weed: To get rid of ones enemy, stuffed into a black cloth or voodoo doll and sew up, then bury the doll. It is also used with balmony herb in curses.
Lemon Verbena: Causes great trouble between lovers. When scattered at the doorway or sewn into a pair of dolls of the couple, great discord will ensue and the two will become bitter enemies
Mustard Seed: the seed of strife and discord. Leave it at ones doorstep, or in a dollie. particularly black mustard seed.
Patchouli: sickens enemies when used in chants and spells.
Poke Root: A conjure ball or poppet can be made in the name of Satan from the leaves and root, it is then placed into a bag, glass jar or container and then left where the enemy will find it. This is done so that he will panic and be caused anxiety making him more prone to accident and injury befalling him.
Poppy Seed: Causes couples to argue.
Rue: Although it is great protection for the owner in turn rue placed near another person or in a voodoo baby, puts a great hex on them. Since it is not a powerful black magic herb it is used to simply frustrate or agitate the person rather than causing serious harm or injury.
Slippery Elm: Used to separate a married couple when doll is buried near their home.
Tormentilla: To cause distress, harm and discord to a foe, use in a poppet, or sprinkle this on a picture of her or him and place in a box.
Twitch’s Grass: Causes fighting between a group
Of friends.
Vetivert: Silences ones who will speak ill of you.
Vervain: Spells used to contact and speak with Lucifer are the most effective when using this herb. Also used for conjuring evil spirits and demons. This can be very effective if you are someone who works with darker being to help you carry out the hex/curse.
Willow: willow is under the devils protection and when held in ones left hand may be used in pacts, or rites requiring supernatural powers. Good aid in curse work.
—end of cited material.
Another good working is to add to your doll the liver of a chicken. As it turns rancid so will the targets health.
Now, the really fun part: things you can do with your poppet after it is constructed.
Depending on the outcome you are looking for, you can abuse and torture your dollie in any fashion you can think of. Some good examples are as follows:
War water is a strong addition to any curse work. You can use the spanish moss from it for stuffing. Or drown the poppet in a jar of it.
You can sew it’s mouth, eyes, vagina, or any bodily opening shut.
Bind it’s hands, feet, neck or even its penis.
Hang it from a noose.
Burn it, slowly over time, or just toss in the fire.
Punch it, kick it. Any torture you can think of
Piss on it, or drown in a jar of urine.
You can also bury it in a graveyard.
Dump it in a swamp.
Use your most sadistic imagination.
Some things to consider are the length of time; will you leave it forever? Or rescue it once you feel the target has paid their debt?
Also the level of the curse; do you want them to be frustrated, or do you want them to forever live in torment? Physical or mental torment. Be choosy. If you have a cheating husband you may not want to completely cut off it’s penis?? Or maybe you do??
Also consider the other variables. If it is the other parent and you’re pissed that they have sole custody…. what you do to them will likely effect the child’s life as well? You should give much considerations to your curse work. If you don’t you may suffer back lash. Especially if you are a believer in the Karmic laws.
Another VERY important thing to consider is a good cleansing afterwards. To get rid of any residual dark energies.
If you are not a somewhat established practitioner, you should carefully consider that, before doing maledictive workings of any kind. Here is one of my favorite dollie curses.
From Denise Alvarado’s book “The Voodoo Doll Spellbook”
GAELIC CARPE CREAH:
(This is for times of extreme anger and hatred)
With clay, (and all the intention, hatred, anger and focus you can muster) make an effigy of your enemy. You can still use hex herbs etc.. take the doll out to a running body of water, where no one will find it. Weigh it down with a rock, or wedge between rocks. Speak your hatred out loud, call spirit if you wish. When you’re done, stand up and walk away, do not look back. The idea of this curse is that, as the water corrodes the poppet, the target will fall ill and their health will decline the more the water disfigures the doll.
—- curses should not be taken lightly, even if you don’t follow karmic law. If the person does not deserve to be cursed, it will likely fizzle out before it starts. However, it can also cause you to have magickal backlash. If after reading this you still feel inclined to do curse work, then I bid you, happy hexing.
Did you know that cinnamon in your witch’s cabinet is super useful and super powerful? We’ve written an entire article on the magical and medicinal properties of cinnamon here, if you’d like to dive deep into this exotic spice. But, either way, it’s a boon for you to learn how to cast a simple cinnamon spell for the first of the month to bring prosperity and protection to you and your household. You might have even seen this spell on TikTok or IG…so let’s get to witchin’!
First, Why cast spells on the First of the Month?
There was a big trend on TikTok recently where people were focusing hardcore on spells cast on the first of the month. Why is the first of the month important in spellcasting? Truly, we can look at the first day of the month as being the door to the rest of the month. If we cast spells for prosperity and protection on this day, it starts us out on the “right foot” on this month’s journey, doesn’t it? Keeping in mind, if you somehow miss casting your cinnamon spell on the first of the month, there’s no need to panic! You can also perform your spells on a New Moon which is the first moon phase in a lunar cycle and an important night that offers new opportunity and a fresh start.
Cinnamon’s Magical and Healing Powers
Cinnamon has LOADS of spiritual and medicinal power. It’s typically used in spells for prosperity, protection, healing, good luck, love and lust, purification, career and business success. And its medicinal properties include immune support, endocrine system support, neurological and cardiovascular health, as well as being an anti-inflammatory and coagulant.
BLOW Cinnamon Spell First of the Month
I’m not being naughty here. But this might be the most down and dirty, easy and effective spell you’ve ever cast. So, on the first of the month (or on the New Moon) you’re going to…
Here’s what you’ll need:
A handful of powdered cinnamon
A broom
Your front door
Here’s how to cast this cinnamon spell first of the month:
Go to your front door with your intention in your mind. You can state it out loud, chant it, sing it, etc. (I say something like prosperity flows to me and my family freely.)
Open your front door and go outside. Face the front door.
Pour the cinnamon into your dominant hand (whatever hand you write with or make magick with.)
State your intentions again.
Then blow the cinnamon into your front door.
This might create a mess. What I like to do is leave the cinnamon where it lays for the day, if you can, then sweep it up and spread it across the front door’s threshold.
Say, “so be it” or “so it is done”, etc.
Watch the success and prosperity roll in!
Another SIMPLE, Yummy Cinnamon Spell for the First of the Month
I’ve found cinnamon to be the easiest and most powerful amplifier for nearly any intention in my life. Another cinnamon spell for the first of the month that’s simple and strong, and specifically works well for protection over yourself and your family goes like this:
Here’s what you’ll need:
Stockpot
Red sauce ingredients
Powdered cinnamon (about 1 tsp per 16 oz red sauce)
How to cast this cinnamon spell for protection:
Gather your stockpot and ingredients.
Chop your veggies and prepare any meat you might be using for your red sauce.
Brown your veggies and meat, then add the red sauce and wet ingredients.
Next, visualize and claim protection over this pot of red sauce and sprinkle your teaspoon (+) over your red sauce. Say, “cinnamon strong, cinnamon great. Protect my family with each and every plate.”
Stir the cinnamo into your red sauce. Then eat and enjoy!
NOTE: to some people, adding cinnamon to red sauce sounds crazy or gross. I assure you, if you don’t over-do the cinnamon, it’s a perfect ingredient. Why? Because a. it provides spiritual protection to you and your family. And b. because it cuts out some of the acidity of the tomatoes in the sauce…creating a semi-sweet undernote. And who doesn’t love red sauce in a cinnamon spell on the first of the month? Conversely, you can cast this spell ANY time and it is also powerful when cast on a New or Full Moon.
Other Ways to Use Cinnamon in Spells for First of the Month
Cinnamon is one of those extremely versatile spices/herbs that most witches use in multiple meals, desserts, drinks and magical concoctions. Here are a few more ways to get the most out of the magical properties of cinnamon (particularly if you’re making magick on the first of the month):
Add cinnamon to your floor wash to remove negative energy and draw in prosperity
Put cinnamon sticks in a spell bag and hang from the front and back doors
Mix cinnamon into your coffee or tea in the morning to amplify your shields and be successful in your day
Add cinnamon to your baked goods or bake something focused on cinnamon flavor like snickerdoodle cookies or cinnamon rolls (both bring prosperity and strength)
Infuse cinnamon into a front door wash and wash your front door down while stating your intentions of shielding your home and bringing in money
In the Fall and Winter months, make a big pot of mulled wine or cider and add cinnamon sticks to it
Decorate wreaths and garland with cinnamon sticks in the Winter and Autumn to honor the sabbats and draw prosperity
Offer cinnamon to specific deities associated with this spice including: Aphrodite, Dionysus, Venus, Eris, Hermes, Jupiter, Zeus, Ra, Apollo, Lugh, Sol, etc.
Mix into your protection powders and sprinkle across thresholds and windowsills to ward negative energy and spirits
Sprinkle over cereal or oatmeal or shakes to start your first day out right
You will need the following items for this spell:
Green candles, one or two (optional)
Full moon
Chant this spell on the full moon:”I summon earth, fire, water, and air to protect me with the strength of a bear. Let me be healthy, let me be wealthy, lady luck shine your light upon me.
So shall it be.”
You will need the following items for this spell:
None
Hold the object that you wish to bless in your hands and envision energy flowing through your body and into the object.
Then, say this chant: “You may have once been but a simple (object that you are blessing: rock, candle book, etc). But now, with the witchy power bestowed in me, I grant you energy; so mote it be. And now take your place on the altar and forever blessed be.”
This spell can be used to purify any object, or just to give your altar a sense of spiritual cleanliness.
You will need the following items for this spell:
1 Blue candle
Ribbon/string
Rain water (optional)
Light the blue candle and tie the string/ribbon (preferably blue) around the candle. You can put drops of rainwater on the candle to enhance the magic, but it’ll also work without it.
Chant : “Give me love, give me dreams, give me a good self esteem. Give me something good and true, I don’t want to feel blue anymore”
You will need the following items for this spell:
This is more Force of Will Magick, in that you don’t need any tools or items just energy work. But because everyone’s practice is their own, feel free to add tools and items if you wish.
”This spell will help the target earn their education; though it is no replacement for studying. Ex: if you use this spell to help you take a test, but you don’t study for it. Your chances of passing probably won’t be very good. The spell will help you, though you still have to put in the work.”
Since this spell is Force of Will I only need to list the chant, you may do what you wish with using tools or items.
“ As I chant I manifest, that my grades shall be the best, bring to me what I desire, let my grades now be higher. Elements come as this spell is made, work as one to better my grade, assist me in this task of mine, may all my endeavors be met with victory’s radiant shine”
You will need the following items for this spell:
A piece of yarn or string
A trinket with a hole in it
A green candle
Light the candle and loop the string in through the trinket and tie it. Then start passing it above the candle-flame while you chant: “
A candle flickers, this trinket I pass. Good energy and fortune come to me. Wealth. Knowledge. Influence. Energy. By good means come to me. This trinket I pass into power”.
Repeat that three times, Then wear the “necklace” around your neck. The more you do this- the more powerful it will be.
You will need the following items for this spell:
1 White pillar candle
1 pencil or candle carving set
1 yard of white ribbon or yarn (shoe laces work too. just cut the tips off)
1 lighter
3 Mirrors
Place your 3 mirrors in the ground with 3 ft apart from each so that they form a triangle. Take your candle and carve a summoning penticle at the top, bottom and one another side of the candle saying “Isis goddess of the moon. Bless this beacon of light so that it may shine deep into the heavens as a symbol of my need”
Then light your candle and place it in the centre of the mirrors. Now take your string (you can cut it in 3 even strands if you want for each individual wish) Then perform a knot spell. When you are finished thank Isis for her assistance and wrap the string around the candle. Each night light the candle until your wish comes true.
You will need the following items for this spell:
1 Green Chime or Votive Candle
Candle holder
Honey
Sugar
Cinnamon ( Grounded )
High John Root
Tigers eye
Money Incense: Money Powder, Frankincense EXT
Incense Holder
Put a SMALL amount of each ingredient in a small mixing bowl: Honey, Sugar and Cinnamon . Mix together until paste forms. Take your candle and carve the rune Fehu on the candle. Then use your finger to rub the paste on the candle from the wick to the bottom and place your candle in the proper candle holder. Light your incense above the candles flame and place in the incense holder. Take a little more paste and place it on your tongue without swallowing Say out loud or in your mind while focusing on the candle: Candle on money magic I ask that you bring me: amount of $, I am not greedy and need this money for: List what you need, I am thankful, so more it be and harm he none. Then place the High John and Tigers eye stone by the candle and incense and let it burn. Bury the rest of the candle and ash in the ground or water.
Pomba Gira (pronounced pohm-ba shira), is Brazilian female spirit found in the traditions of Umbanda, Quimbanda, and Candomblé. She is revered by initiates and noninitiates alike as she is quite easy to relate to. Her imagery in her many manifestations is related to urban or street life and the everyday animal instincts and desires of people (vices, lust, indulgences, etc). She is very human, with concerns of the flesh and material nature, and shares in our human weaknesses. Pomba Gira, as well as the many exus, are often considered amoral because they will fight the fight of justice and will destroy enemies without concern for morality and do so with complete and utter self-service in mind. This is one reason why she is considered dangerous to work with because she is called upon by people of varying moralities. The person who works with her can energize her dangerous nature or her helpful nature, depending on how she is petitioned.
To work with Pomba Gira involves a ritual called a trabajo. This ritual is similar to the trabajo of the exus, with some specific differences. All trabajos, like any ritual, include a specific intent, a specific location (usually a female crossroads) and specific offerings. Some other magickal correspondences are as follows:
Food: honey, flour, palm oil
Drink: anisette or champagne
Color: red and black
Place: female crossroads
Scent:Red roses, cigarillos
Time: Midnight
Day: Monday or Friday
Container: metal or clay vase
Pomba Gira is often called the Sacred Whore. She was originally thought to be a Kongo deity unique to Brazil. Some say she is the wife of Exu and shares many of his characteristics. Some say she is a separate Orisha and a female path of Exu. She is a powerful protectress and is often called “the last chance”. She will help you when you are desperate, down on your luck and no other Spirit will cooperate. She is very powerful and very dangerous. She always gets paid in advance and nonpayment will bring great suffering to those who cross her. She is always willing to sell you what you need for the right price positive or negative. She works fast and to the point so it’s always a good idea to be very sure of what you ask for.
pomba gira spell for quick money
You will need :
1 red tea light
1 pack of long white cigarettes
1 box of matches
3 red roses
1 bottle of Gin { airline bottles work well for this}
1 piece of pink paper
1 piece of red fabric
Write out your petition on the pink paper. Be sure to be specific about the amount of money you need and what you need it for. Fold the paper 3 times. Lay the petition on your altar. Lay the roses on the paper.
Light the red tea light. Open the matches and make sure 3 are sticking out of the box. Open the cigarettes and pull 3 half way out of the pack and lay them next to the matches. Open the Gin and place next to the roses. Ask Pomba Gira for help. Let the tea light burn out. Take everything wrapped in the red fabric to a T road or crossroad. Thank Pomba Gira for her help.
A significant study on the cult of Pomba Gira, this is the most comprehensive work in the English language on the Devil’s mistress, whose Brazilian cult has bewitched so many. It is a book that those seeking congress with the current of strong female magical sexuality have long desired. A beguiling spirit, Pomba Gira gives solace to the broken hearted, vengeance for the wronged, and a fierce path for those that would take her as muse. In Pomba Gira Frisvold gives explicit workings, baths and waters, her songs and chants. Her plant allies among the nightshades are described in a full herbarium. The attractions and dangers for both men and women who make cult to her are presented, as are her many faces. Pomba Gira has origins in the witchcraft of Portugal, the Basque Country as well as Congo and the native influences of Brazil. The witchcraft fusion makes her cult particularly accessible to Westerners whose own traditions share much ground with Quimbanda. Frisvold carefully unravels the skeins, revealing her origin in historical figures such as Maria Padilha, but more deeply still through archetype and myth to the very essence of her skin shedding nature. He finds the origin of her name in Congo, the cult of divine possession amongst the slave camps of Brazil, and brings us through to her more modern manifestations and his personal work with the Queen of the Fig Tree in Hell. As an initiate and devotee, he gives an insider’s view with the same respect and experience he demonstrates in Palo Mayombe: The Garden of Blood and Bones. We walk through the Queendoms of Lyre, Cemetery, Sepulchres, Streets, Crossroads, Wilderness, Soul, Oceanshore and Calunga. The workings of twenty four different Pomba Giras are given, from Cigana the gypsy to the split skull face of Rosa Caveira. Through the razor blades in honey, the cigarette smoke and the sweet anisette spilt in the graveyard, Pomba Gira takes seductive shape.
So you know that one saying girls are made of sugar, spice, and everything nice? Well, ever since I could walk my mother told me I was purely spice.
This spell is a twist on this thought, even though any gender could use it. Below is a recipe for a spell jar to wear around your neck at times you feel you need courage, protection, or self-esteem. As always, feel free to tweak this recipe anyway you’d like.
-The Recipe-
Ingredients
– Black Salt – For absorbing negative energies, moodiness, and anger
– Cayenne – Strength, empowerment, and protection
– Cloves – Stops gossip, and strong protection from all harm
– Turmeric – Strength, and banishing harmful energies
– Vanilla – Self-love, vitality
– Red Candle – Strength, passion, courage
– A little bottle (One small enough to make into a necklace
– Paper with you intent on it
– A string
Directions
Take a mini jar and fill it with the ingredients listed above, write what you wish to accomplish with this spell and put it in the jar. Seal it with red candle wax and let it sit overnight in direct moon light. Attach your string to the jar. Now you have a cute little pendent! You can add a charm or your birth stone.
Intent: To enable a person to make a quick unseen exit or go unnoticed; formulated to work in crowded places.
Ingredients:
1 pt White Oak
1 pt Bloodroot
1 pt Black Salt
1 pt Red Poppy
1 pt Mustard
½ pt Rosemary
½ pt Sage
½ pt Clove
½ pt Willow Bark
Optional:
Pinch of Galangal Root
Pinch of Heather Blossom
Pinch of Devil’s Shoestring
Pinch of Black Cohosh
This powder was prepared for a friend of mine the night before she attended a large-scale protest march. It’s meant to help you stay safe in a crowded situations and affect a quick exit when and if you have to.
Sprinkle a pinch or two on your shoes before you go out, or carry a small vial or packet with you. If you find yourself in a situation where you need to leave quickly, toss down the powder and step on it as you leave.
Of course, this should always go along with whatever practical safety measures are deemed prudent for your situation. If you find yourself in a position where you are in immediate physical danger, forget the powder, just get to safety however you can. Be careful out there!
First, What is Norse Paganism?
Norse paganism is a type of modern paganism based on what we know about old Norse religion. When we say Norse, we are referring to the people who lived in Northern Europe who spoke the Old Norse language from ancient times through the Early Middle Ages. Now, you may hear Norse paganism isn’t a correct term, but it should be Norse neo-paganism, which means Norse “new” pagans. I don’t see a reason to sweat over labels in this way. Call yourself what you’d like.
A sort of misnomer that’s been perpetuated by modern popculture is calling Norse pagan beliefs the “Viking religion”. To clear up some misunderstandings, “Norse” doesn’t necessarily mean “Viking” and vice versa. A viking was actually a person who sailed the seas and often attacked or pillaged various destinations through Europe and the Middle East. The term Viking was actually akin to the word Pirate in the actual Viking Age. Yes, it is true that Norse people made up the bulk of what were “Vikings”, but the religion doesn’t originate with these seafarers. It comes from their lands of origin – various regions within Scandinavia. However, it is also true that the Vikings left their lands during the Viking Age to find new places to settles. Which also means they brought their religion with them.
Vikings were seafaring people from the Northern parts of Europe.
The Norse Pagan Pantheon: Realms of Spirits
The Norse people held an unique belief in the gods which was unlike many other ancient cultures of the time. Where the Romans and Greeks worshiped and “fell at the feet” of their gods, the Norse didn’t…necessarily. However, they did hold a deep respect and reverence for the gods and spirits.
They saw the gods as spirits that permeated nature, and they knew that they walked alongside these energies on a daily basis. Moreover, an ever-present underlying fear permeated life for many. Why? Because this was an age incredibly unlike our own. Advances in science and medicine did not exist, and the land and forces of nature were dangerous and unpredictable. The Norse people associated their environment with the gods. Therefore the gods and spirits could also be dangerous and unpredictable.
For instance, when the crop failed and people died, they didn’t know the scientific causes…they believed it was the spirits within the land that were angry with them. They were not un-intelligent. It was just a different time. So we have to keep that in mind when we read the Sagas and Eddas and learn of some of the “barbaric” acts performed. And consider, if you lived then and had a god that is angry and seems to be punishing you, you’ll do anything to regain that god’s favor and save yourself and your family, right?
Many Kinds of Spirits
The Norse pagan pantheon consists of multiple types of spirits. The spirits attached to place and family include the Landvaettir, Disir, and Alfar. Then we have the the two classes of gods, the Vanir (an Elven race of earthly gods) and the Aesir (the sky gods). In addition, there are giants known as the Jotunn and dwarves called Dvergr. And, as we travel up and down Yggdrasil the Norse World Tree, we meet even more spirits and entities like The Norns who control the fate of the gods. And monsters like Níðhǫggr, a worm that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil. If you make it to the realm of the goddess Hel known as Helheim (or Niflheim in some legends), you’d also meet the souls of the dead.
Some of the major deities Norse pagans frequently honor in their practice include Odin, Thor, Freyr, Freya, Frigg, Heimdall, and Baldr. There are also Norse pagans who work with the Jotunn and gods like Loki, Hel, and Angrboda. Honoring and working with one’s ancestors is important including one’s Disir (female ancestors) and Alfar (male). As well as working with the landvaettir (land spirits) that are local to your area. Whether you actively invoke the Norse pagan gods and spirits or simply study them is entirely up to you!
Perhaps one of the most significant ancient Norse pagan sites is located in Uppsala, Sweden. The modern city once housed a Temple that is believed to have once been a major pagan site attested in Sturluson’s Sagas and Adam of Bremen’s historical treatise from the 11th century AD. At Uppsala, there were statues of three major gods sitting on a triple throne, according to Adam of Bremen’s work. Thor, Odin, and Freyr. People came from all over to pray and sacrifice to these gods. That being said, there are scholars and archaeologists who dispute Adam’s claims that the Temple at Uppsala was ever pagan to begin with. But actually Christian but were resisting the Sacred Roman Empire and therefore painted in a “evil” pagan guise.
What we know for sure from Uppsala archaeological digs, as well as others, is that Norse pagans were fond of feasting together which likely included the sacrifical “blot” or the pouring out of blood in honor of the gods. This could have included the sacrificial boar at Yule, which has carried over in modern tradition in the form of the Christmas ham. Archaeological evidence shows great pagan halls or “feasting halls” at ancient and Viking age sites throughout Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
Other Pagan Temples and Burial Mounds
According to ArchEurope, “The remains of a pagan temple have been excavated at Ose, Ørsta, Norway. The building was about 14 meters long, 8 m wide, and up to 12 m high. It is thought to date from the end of the eighth century. ‘This is the first Old Norse temple found in Norway’, said archaeologist Søren Diinhoff of the University Museum of Bergen. ‘We know them from Sweden and we know them from Denmark. … This shows that they also existed in Norway.’ He said. ‘This is probably something to do with a certain class of the society, who built these as a real ideological show.”
Runestones and burial mounds are common archaeological marvels throughout Northern Europe that give us a glimpse into the past. We can glean some understanding of the Norse peoples from these stones, mounds, and remains. But truly our ultimate resource and look into old Norse paganism is through the Eddas and Sagas written by Snorri Sturluson in the twelfth century AD.
Stone circles and burial mounds tell us a bit about Norse paganism of the past.
Ways to Learn and Practice Norse Paganism Today
There’s something to be said about pagan religions and practices that are on the rise today. Quite a lot to be said, actually. What we recommend is to study and practice on your own before joining a group or church or coven. The reason is this – some of these Norse pagan groups and organizations may seem to have your best interest in mind, but they turn out to be deviant, racist, and some might even have cult-like tendencies. Please be careful and follow your intuition/gut above all else. For now, here’s what we recommend when diving into Norse paganism today on your own accord:
1. Read the Eddas and Sagas
I have found the most fulfilling means of learning about Norse paganism is to study the Norse Eddas and Sagas. Don’t rush this process. Take one legend at a time, read it slowly, try to absorb the material. Take notes. And then research different interpretations to get a thorough understanding. Other helpful modern resources include The Viking Spirit by David McCoy, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and The Lore of Old Elfland by Linda Raedisch.
2. Form Your Own Opinion
The great thing about being a pagan is that you can form your own opinion, beliefs, and practice. There is no pope, no pastor, no reverend. I’m sure if you join a coven or group, there might be a leader or priest/priestess, but again…be careful with these groups. Form your own personal gnosis first.
3. Altars for the Gods
I always say, if you’re actively seeking to work with the gods, altars are helpful in starting those relationships. And making those divine connections. We know many of the old pagan altars were outside. So if you’re can erect an altar outside for any of the Norse pagan gods, that is perfect! But if you don’t have access to an outside area, inside altars are common practice too. If you don’t know how to build an altar, we detail the process here.
4. Explore Belief in Disir, Landvaettir, Etc.
There are many spirits in Norse paganism. The gods are only a few. Explore the stories and your own personal beliefs in the Disir, Alfar, and Landvaettir. The Disir are protective maternal ancestors who also control our fate. The Alfar are also ancestors but in a deified form. And the landvaettir are spirits of the land on which we reside.
5. Celebrate/Honor the Norse Holidays
In modern pagan/Wiccan practice, there is a series of seasonal holidays that span the entire year. This model is called the Wheel of the Year. There are three sabbats on the Wheel of the Year that are inherently or Norse/Germanic origin including Ostara (Spring Equinox), Litha (Summer Solstice), and Yule (Winter Solstice). In addition to these three sabbats, there are more Norse Germanic holidays and festivals to observe. Including Disablot, Alfablot, Walpurgisnacht, Winter Nights, Krampusnacht, Modraniht, Disting, Wife’s Day and Husband’s Day. There are many others.
6. Connect with Norse Ancestors
If you’re unsure as to what gods or deities you’d like to work with in the Norse pagan pantheon, at the very least reach out to your Norse and Northern European ancestors. You don’t have to view them in the light of Disir or Alfar, just simply your ancestors. Learn how to connect with ancestors here.
7. Take up the Runes
Not every Norse pagan works with the runes. The process of connecting with, understanding, and bonding with the runes is a lifelong pursuit. It is not one to take lightly, and so I don’t recommend it unless you feel you are being called. Think of it like this – not every god in the Norse mythos had access to and used the runes. Odin himself hung from Yggdrasil for nine days with no food and no water in order to be gifted sight of the runes. It is a journey, not a trend or hobby. If you do feel called, start learning the basics of the Elder Futhark here.
8. Go On a Norse Pagan Pilgrimage
If you have the ability, take a Norse pagan pilgrimage to the lands of your ancestors. Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Germany. Even England is appropriate. Why is England appropriate? Because the Angles and Saxons originally came from Germanic lands.
9. Consider Practicing Seidr
Seidr is a Norse magical practice from ancient times that involves sorcery, shapeshifting, and prophesying. The practitioners of this craft were known by different names depending on the region and people including Volva, Seidrkona, and Hellerune. If you lean towards the witchcraft aspect of paganism, consider studying Seidr if you feel drawn to do so.