Navigation charm
Needed:
Travel token (described below)
Cork, needle, magnet, and bowl. Alternatively: pen and paper.
Charged water
Sea salt
When you travel somewhere, collect a token at the destination or at the point where you turn around to go home. You can go for a drive or walk expressly for this purpose, but I think it is better to collect your token on a trip you were already going to take. Some ideas: soil from the end of a trail on a hike or nature walk; a pebble from a transit center or terminal; a souvenir from a vacation spot. Consider the nature of your trip if you want this charm to be especially suited to something. Is your destination recreational? Social? Part of your regular routine? Planned or spontaneous? Long or short distance? Accessed by a particular mode of travel?
Create ritual space. Given the spell’s purpose I recommend casting a circle and calling the four directions.
I call on the forces of the [direction] and [element] to protect and bless this rite.
Magnetize the needle and assemble it with the cork, or another floating material, to make a water compass. (text, video)
Fill the bowl with charged water. Hold the salt in your palm and speak or visualize your intent, then sprinkle it into the bowl.
If your token will not be damaged, place it in the water; otherwise put it beside.
(Alternatively to the floating compass, you can draw a compass rose and place your token in the middle.)
Float the needle assembly in the water. Allow it to settle, then touch each cardinal point of the compass with your finger or a ritual tool of your choosing.
East and South, West and North Guide me on my journey forth As I wander far or near My course be true, my way be clear
Visualize the token imbued with your spellwork, transforming it into a charm to guide your direction like the Earth’s magnetic field guides a compass needle.
End your ritual as desired. You can leave the token and compass setup for awhile if you like. When you disassemble it, keep the token in your vehicle or carry it on your person.
