A Spell for Overcoming Obstacles

No matter what we do in life, we will have obstacles. Sometimes, we can identify and eliminate these obstacles through mundane actions such as removing ourselves from a negative situation or increasing our skill in the area we lack. Those things are easy to fix. Some of the obstacles, however, are not so easy to get rid of. Often, we don’t even realize the obstacles, some of which we may well have created ourselves, and some that come from elsewhere. Regardless of where the obstacles come from, to achieve our goals, we want to remove them. 

For these, we can turn to Ascended Master Ganesha, the Hindu Remover of Obstacles. Ganesha is also associated with the root chakra, that chakra connected to our sense of self, and our well-being. As a Hindu representation of God, the figure of Ganesha represents not only a state of perfection but also the means of obtaining it. He is the Lord of Good Fortune and the Destroyer of Obstacles. Therefore, in this spell, we will invoke his help and honor Ganesha. Read more

A Spell for Peace

With all the shootings and assaults and general craziness going on in the world, I think it’s time to work on our connectedness with the universe, so tomorrow night at midnight, I will cast a joining with the universe to ask for peace. I invite you to join me because as always, the more energy the better.

I am hoping the wind will calm down enough to do this outside, but it’s equally effective inside or out, so it’s your choice. It’s a simple set up, and all you really need are candles, but while we will do this as a group, it’s your spell, so you may want to add herbs, oils, or other symbols or tools to your spell. The object is simply to send a wave of peace.

I use a chair or some cushions for this because much of this spell involves staying in tune with the universal connection while focusing on other things as well, so I prefer to be seated. I put the chair in the center of my work area.  Pretty much the only suggestions I have for seating is that it be comfortable enough for you to relax in, but not necessarily comfortable enough to put you to sleep.

You will need:

1 Green Candle (olive green is best, but any green will do) - earth

1 Light Blue Candle - air

1 Violet Candle - fire

1 Yellow Candle - air

(You can substitute white for any color you don’t have)

That’s all you really need, but if you want to use oils or herbs to make it more personal for you, please do so.  Gardenia and lavender are for peace.

Place the candles around you. I usually set them up in the quarters, but I have known others who add a white candle and make a circle. As you light the candles, repeat the following

Elements all come join us here

Peace we seek, and for none to fear

Peace we send both far and near

To stop the hate and stop the tears.

After you light your candles, settle yourself in your chair or on your cushions. 

My way of connecting to the universe is to first ground and center, and then start by focusing inward until you become aware of the universe, my personal being, and the separation at the outside of my body, like a line around me. Now, erase the line. Since I like to draw, I tend to visualize an eraser. Visualize whatever works best for you. How easy this is may well depend on how peaceful you were to start.

When you can’t tell where you stop and “elsewhere” starts, begin integrating that energy into your own chi. I usually visualize the energy as a white light swirling around and through me, filling me and joining with the universal.

Once you have reached this point, open yourself to the love of the universe. As you do this, you will find that the love in you rises up to meet the universal being. 

A Spell to Draw Love

With Valentine's Day coming up, our thoughts turn more toward love. If you’re in a relationship, you want to find the perfect way to celebrate. If you’re not, you may want to find one. Our next few spells will focus on love, and on drawing the right kind of love to you.

Often, we get an idea in our head of a specific person we want, even though we know that person may not be the best choice. It happens to all of us, and it’s hard to let go of that much control, but if we can, we can find the love that's right for us. Naturally, what makes a love the “right” love is going to be different for everyone, so part of this spell involves thinking about what we want.

Spend some meditation time deciding what that “right” love looks like to you. To me, intelligence, a sense of humor, and things along that line are more important than physical appearance, but we each walk our own path. During your meditations, prior to casting this spell, focus on what is truly important to you, and listen to what your inner voice and the universe tell you.

You will Need:

Hawthorne Berries

Lavender

Pink candle

Red Candle

White Candle

Apple Blossom Oil

Bowl/Cauldron

Paper and Pen

Set up your altar or sacred space. You can make it as formal or informal as you choose. Whether you meditate in your circle while casting your spell, or beforehand, when you’re done, write down what you are looking for in that “right” love. You also need to open yourself up to possibilities. The universe can only send what you’re willing to accept.

Once your space is set up, anoint your candles with the Apple Blossom oil. As you light the pink candle, say the following:

Elements four, I call on thee

Send the love that’s meant for me

Earth, water, fire, and air

Bring a heart who’s kind and fair

As you light the red candle, say the following:

Energy of all, I call on thee

Send the love that’s meant to be

One of many, one of few

Bring a heart who’s loyal and true

Blend your herbs in your bowl or cauldron. Place the paper that contains your list of desired attributes in your bowl with your herbs, and use your white candle to light your herbs as you say the following:

God and Goddess, I call on thee

Send the love that’s meant to be

Lord and Lady bless this work

Bring a heart who’s not a jerk

Close with a simple

As my will, so mote it be!

It’s always good to take at least a few minutes to meditate during your casting, but it’s not always possible, so if you don’t have time for the meditation, or after your meditation, just release the energy of your spell to the universe.