The Sorrow Pot - A Spell for Sadness
Then said he, âIf you will not tell me anything, tell your sorrows to the iron-stove there,â and he went away.
Then she crept into the iron-stove, and began to weep and lament, and emptied her whole heart, and said, âHere am I deserted by the whole world, and yet I am a Kingâs daughter, and a false waiting-maid has by force brought me to such a pass that I have been compelled to put off my royal apparel, and she has taken my place with my bridegroom, and I have to perform menial service as a goose-girl. If my mother did but know that, her heart would break.â
There are times in our lives when we suffer from the words and deeds of others. These are hard enough to bear without the additional strain of feeling like we canât talk about it or have no one to turn to for sympathy. This spell allows for both a venting of those grievances and a call for justice upon those who have wronged you.
Intent: To relieve your sorrows and bring justice for a grievance.
Small pot / saucepan / teapot / large mug
Herbs: Willow Bark, Rosemary, Marjoram, Powdered Allspice or Ground Clove
Ideal Timing: This spell can be performed whenever there is a need.
Obtain a small pot or saucepan. If neither of these are available, a teapot or a large mug will do. This will be your sorrow pot. It is important to note that after performing this spell, you should wash and thoroughly cleanse the item to make sure that none of your sorrows remain before using it for mundane cooking or other magic.
Whisper your sorrows into the pot. Take as long as you like and be as sad or as angry or as vulgar as you feel you need to be. If you shed any tears, try to catch a few of them in the pot for additional potency.
Gather the following and place them in the pot:
A Pinch of Dried Rosemary
A Pinch of Dried Marjoram
A Spoonful of Shavings from a Bayberry Candle
Stir the contents with a spoon until well combined, then tip the whole mixture into a fire-safe dish, carry it to a clear area without fire hazards, and set it alight. The candle shavings will help the herbs to burn more thoroughly, and you can add drippings from a bayberry or black wax candle if you wish to help it along.
Carefully sprinkle a generous pinch of Ground Allspice or Ground Cloves into the burning material. Let the herbs burn to ash, then cast the ashes into the wind.
If you stop there, the spell works to relieve sorrow and emotional pain, and to aid recovery and mental clarity. If you wish to go one step further and seek justice for the harm that caused your pain in the first place, add the following incantation as you sprinkle the Allspice or Cloves into the burning herbs.
The pain Iâve suffered is your doing
This spell shall be the undoing of you
By sea-salt tear and burning flame
The harm youâve done returns to you
Once the herbs are completely burned, take the ashes and cast them into the wind to carry the spell to itsâ intended target.
Note: If you do not have the space for burning herbs or do not wish to use fire, the herbs may be poured into a bowl and placed in strong sunlight for an hour, with the word âsunâ replacing âflameâ in the incantation. Cast the herbs into running water or scatter them in the wind for the final step.
- From The Sisters Grimmoire: Spells and Charms for Your Happily Ever After, Š 2017 Bree NicGarran
