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To display a photo or other type of picture is an act of magic, for photographs preserve the power of memory. The photos you keep affirm your connection with people, places, or the person you were at some time in the past, and every time you view these images, the connections are reactivated. To preserve the magical moment captured in a photo or to invoke the power of an ideal expressed in a picture, write the following words on the back of the image, or on a separate piece of paper to be ...
In folkloric societies, the term "evil eye" refers to the transfer of negative energy which can occur when one person looks upon another with a jealous heart. Many of us who work in modern society may experience a sort of evil eye effect when, in the course of doing our jobs, we anger other people. Charms against the evil eye can be helpful in these case. Consider getting a traditional amulet that includes the beads with circular designs known as "eye beads," though you many use any shiny bead ...
Making the sign of the cross acts as a protective spell, even for non-Christians, because it uses the powers of the four elements to act as a shield and barrier. As a variation of this gesture, you can draw a Celtic cross over your solar plexus-bad energy often goes straight to the stomach-when you have to deal with hostile people. To effect the spell, draw your fingers across your upper and lower abdomen to make an equal-armed cross. Repeat this motion several times, while visualizing a shield ...
Because the Sun promotes growth and health, a Sun image is an appropriate charm for blessing a child. It is easy to find jewelry, pillows, candle holders, and other objects with Sun images, due to a recent fashion for celestial designs. The Sun card from a tarot deck can also be used as an amulet. This card pertains to the birth and well-being of children, as some older French cards show two children dancing beneath the Sun while some newer versions feature a carefree child riding a horse. ...
