Raising the Fetch
Doppelganger, double, spirit body, unfamiliar self, second self, specter body, fetch. Many names are given to our fetch. The part of us that is us, yet is not. To gain familiarity and ability over one’s fetch can result in powerful magic. Our witch ancestors would call upon their fetch to do their own bidding: shapeshifting, possession, haunting, spying, stealing. Many things can be done with this.
It is a talent that takes time to master, but once done a witch can merely send their fetch out into the world to fulfill their own desire. Below, I have created a ritual of raising one’s fetch, to become familiar with it, and to know it. For from knowing it, one can call upon it at anytime.
For this rite, the following will be needed.
A mirror (the bigger the better)
A candle and candle stick
Incense (mugwort would be best used)
A knife
A chalice
Wine, Beer, Ale, or Mead
Optional: Flying ointment (I find that it works well either or)
When finding a private space, you shall light the candle and incense, then turn off the light. The candle will be the only source. Make certain that the candle’s flame reflects in the mirror, along with your reflection.
Take your drink and pour it into the chalice, “Borram…Borram..Borram”. Chant this as you take yourself into this moment. When you have calmed and left outside thoughts, you will hold up the chalice, “I call to you, and drink to you.”
Take a drink from the chalice, then place it down. Standing up, it is time to strip. Do it slowly and make certain you watch your reflection closely. From here on, you’ll do your best to keep your gaze upon your reflection.
Begin to move in a calm and fluid motion. Watch every movement and swap. You will fall into a gentle sort of dance. Continue this, until you feel a change in sensation in your thoughts and feelings. Allow yourself to slip away from everything else, and to become entrapped in this moment.
When you are ready, take the knife and press the flat side of the blade against your forehead. Make sure to keep your gaze fixed upon the gaze of your reflection. Gently touching your skin, move the blade slowly down your face, neck, and stop at your chest. You will then move the knife to point it towards your own chest.
Take a moment to feel your power gather at a center point in your chest, then gather towards the tip of the blade. Once ready, you will raise the knife tracing up your chest, neck, and chin. When you reach your mouth, you will open it and feel the power be pulled out and follow the blade.
Channel the power towards your reflection and tough the tip of the knife against your reflection. Do this as many times as you need.
Upon the final time, you will raise the knife high above your head and keep your eyes on it, “EKOS EKOS, ARISE ARISE”
When you look back down at your reflection, your fetch shall begin to appear. Stare into it’s gaze for as long as you can without blinking. It will begin to move, change, and even shift into different shapes.
When seeking to finish, you merely need to close your eyes and breath deeply. Feel your entire self return, before you blow out the candle and turn on the light.
This rite can be done many times in order to strengthen the connection with your fetch. Though, it may leave you dizzy and your eyes tired.
The most important thing is to become familiar with the fetch self, to know it, how to call to it, and most of all how to feel it.
