- A working to call upon the spirit of salt to protect and banish all that is unwanted by the witch, itās creator -Ā
In popular witchcraft, the most we see of salt is as a purifying agent. It is utilized as a banisher of spirits and a warden of boundaries- taught to us as something that spirits abhor and cannot bear to pass.Ā
But, as witches, we understand that all things have a spirit. Gold is called upon for success and prosperity, Silver for intuition and spiritual cognizance. Sulfur is summoned as the origin of life in alchemical witchery, and Iron as the aggressive defender. But salt, the simplest and most elementary toll in our arsenal, is left void- which is ironic, seeing as the Void, itself, is given spirit and purpose.
I cannot call this a charm, spell, ritual or otherwise. It is in itself a consecration of a tool that feels as old as the spirit of the Craft itself, to me, but has not been utilized, as I have yet to see. In this way, it is like a familiar- ancient, yet new, and thus refreshed. So, letās begin.
You will need a white candle and sea salt. One could use a black candle and black salt, but I have found that this method was much more effective. Although, this could be from the other purposes I attribute to black salt and candles, so whatever rests well with you, go with that.
Personally, I prefer to charge my items before I use them. I donāt mean give them energy (I find this redundant, considering that they already have purpose and power in their utility), but charge them in the traditional sense- give them their tasks.
Pour out enough salt to cover the candle. Charge it, saying,Ā āSpirit of Earth, bold and mute, heed this charge that I imbue. Hold fast and steady to the form I give, through flame and wax, lifeās breath I give. Unto thee, this task I send, through candleās flame, by your power, all ill end.ā
Take the white candle and say,Ā āPillar of wax, wick and flame, I purpose you to protect and sain. Wherever from now your flam and light cast, so shall your protection last. As you shed you flesh as you melt, so shall this ward be cast and dealt. Hear me now, being of flame, I hereby charge you to banish all bane.ā
Soften the candle by resting it briefly in warm water. Once soft, roll the candle in the salt so that the shaft is completely coated.
Once dry and solid, hold the candle and charge it, saying,Ā āSpirit of Earth, I summon and stir thee. Come forth from thy rest and heed and adhere unto me. To cast away ill and vanquish all ill, this is the charge that I instill. This life and form I give unto thee, that you shall protect and adhere unto me. By salt and wax, of Earth you are cast. With flame and by breath, so shall you now last. From now until your wickās lifeās end, your task is to all ill rend.ā
I have used this candle to banish unwanted energies, entities, spirits, and people. I have also used it to stand watch whilst I conjure spirits and commune with the dead. Sometimes I keep it by my bedside to watch over me in the night. There are many uses for this candle, it has become a lot like a familiar to me. I hope it serves you well, also.
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