Poppet Magic

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POPPET MAGIC

Poppets 101 - Introduction to Poppet Magic

By Patti

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To Gain Financial Success

To Gain Financial Success 

 Material: satin, green or gold or silverMaterial: satin, green or gold or silver

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 Herbs: clover, chamomile, ginger, cinnamonHerbs: clover, chamomile, ginger, cinnamon

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 GemstonesGemstones: snowflake obsidian or : snowflake obsidian or sodalitesodalite Create a poppet

Create a poppetthat represents you yourself. As you make it, focus on the positivethat represents you yourself. As you make it, focus on the positive

attributes that you possess which will make you

attributes that you possess which will make you appealing to a potential employer.appealing to a potential employer.

Another option is to create the

Another option is to create the poppet in the image poppet in the image of the employer (include businessof the employer (include business

cards or letterhead inside, if you can get them) and tell the employer poppet why you're

the best person for the job.

To Heal a Sick Person

To Heal a Sick Person 

 Material: White cotton or unbleached muslinMaterial: White cotton or unbleached muslin

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 Herbs: Lemon balm, feverfew, ivy, and pine.Herbs: Lemon balm, feverfew, ivy, and pine.

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 GemstonesGemstones: : BloodstoneBloodstone, , turquoiseturquoise

When you make this poppet, be sure to indicate what you are trying to heal, whether it's

a case of tennis elbow, a chronic infection, or even a broken heart. Focus all of your

energy on the ailment in question.

To Bring Love Into Your Life

To Bring Love Into Your Life 

 Material: Red or pink silk or cottonMaterial: Red or pink silk or cotton

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 Herbs: Rose petals, parsley, and peppermintHerbs: Rose petals, parsley, and peppermint

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 GemstonesGemstones: Barite, j: Barite, jade, rose quartzade, rose quartz

Make a poppet to represent the object of your affection -- remember that in some

magical traditions it's frowned upon to make a specific

magical traditions it's frowned upon to make a specific person the target of yourperson the target of your

working. If you are simply trying to attract love to yourself, but you don’t have a specific

person in mind, focus on all the desirable qualities you want to see in a potential lover.

Silencing a Gossip

Silencing a Gossip 

 Material: Ground beef or other squishy meatMaterial: Ground beef or other squishy meat

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 Herbs: Horseradish, pepper, rue, Herbs: Horseradish, pepper, rue, yarrow, valerianyarrow, valerian

Shape the meat and herbs into a person, and create a "meat puppet" in the same

Shape the meat and herbs into a person, and create a "meat puppet" in the same way way

you'd make a fabric one. As you make the

you'd make a fabric one. As you make the doll, tell it that it's time to be silent, and tell nodoll, tell it that it's time to be silent, and tell no

more gossipy stories. Remind it that people who can't say

more gossipy stories. Remind it that people who can't say nice things shouldn't say nice things shouldn't say

anything at all. Dispose of the doll by either burning it on your grill and burying it

someplac

someplace far away, feeding it to your e far away, feeding it to your dog, or leaving it out in the sun to dog, or leaving it out in the sun to rot.rot.

Emergency Poppet on the Fly

Emergency Poppet on the Fly 

 Material: Aluminum foilMaterial: Aluminum foil Perhaps somethin

Perhaps something has come up in a hg has come up in a hurry, and you feel it needs immediate magicalurry, and you feel it needs immediate magical

attention. Us

attention. Use a piece of e a piece of aluminum foil to whip together a quickie poppet -- shape it aluminum foil to whip together a quickie poppet -- shape it intointo

the figure of a person. Fill with any magical component

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wood, dirt, grass, even a name scribbled on a piece of paper

- wood, dirt, grass, even a name scribbled on a piece of paper -- and personalize the- and personalize the

poppet.

How to Make a Poppet

Contributor

By J.M. Willhite, eHow Contributing Writer

Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_2311937_make-poppet.html

Example of poppets made of felt

Example of poppets made of felt and fashioned from the gingerbread pattern.and fashioned from the gingerbread pattern.

Poppets have been used for centuries as

Poppets have been used for centuries as tools of magical intent and most often fortools of magical intent and most often for

healing purposes. When people hear of poppets they oftentimes associate them with

voodoo dolls. In recent years, pagans have helped

voodoo dolls. In recent years, pagans have helped to refine the poppet's tarnishedto refine the poppet's tarnished

reputation. For the purpose of this How

reputation. For the purpose of this How To, we will work through To, we will work through the basic poppetthe basic poppet

constructio

construction for a n for a healing purpose.healing purpose.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Things You'll Need: 

 Green materialGreen material

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 Natural filler (ie: cotton)--nothing syntheticNatural filler (ie: cotton)--nothing synthetic

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 SpearmintSpearmint

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 NeedleNeedle

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 Thread (made of Thread (made of natural material)natural material)

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 ScissorsScissors

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 Straight pinsStraight pins

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 Simple human pattern (the generic "gingerbread man" form works well)Simple human pattern (the generic "gingerbread man" form works well)

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 pen or pencilpen or pencil

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 marker(s)marker(s) Step 1

Step 1

Before you begin, sit for a few minutes and relax. Take some deep breaths and focus

on the purpose you envision for

on the purpose you envision for this poppet. The emotional energy you put this poppet. The emotional energy you put forth willforth will

resonate from the poppet along with the magical intent. If

resonate from the poppet along with the magical intent. If you wish, ask Spirit you wish, ask Spirit (or(or

whichever Power you feel most comfortable working with) to be with

whichever Power you feel most comfortable working with) to be with you and toyou and to

guide you as you make this poppet and that your purpose be accomplished as you

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intend. Keep healing, positive thoughts as you start this

intend. Keep healing, positive thoughts as you start this working. Picture the personworking. Picture the person

healthy,

healthy,happy happy and energetic with no sign of and energetic with no sign of the illness, or remnants thereof.the illness, or remnants thereof.

Step 2

Basic gingerbread pattern for a poppet.

Cut material to the dimensions needed in order to make the size poppet you

Cut material to the dimensions needed in order to make the size poppet you wish.wish.

Remember to cut the material large enough that you

Remember to cut the material large enough that you leave some material along theleave some material along the

outer edges. Trace the gingerbread form on the material. (Be sure

outer edges. Trace the gingerbread form on the material. (Be sure to do this to do this twice, wetwice, we

need two forms to sew together.)

Step 3

Cut the gingerbread forms from the

Cut the gingerbread forms from the material. Line up the edges of material. Line up the edges of both forms so thatboth forms so that

they are even. Use the straight pins to hold the forms in place.

Step 4

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Stitch the two pieces of material together leaving a

Stitch the two pieces of material together leaving a large enough opening to insertlarge enough opening to insert

the filler and spearmint.

Step 5

Fill the poppet with the

Fill the poppet with the spearmint and filler (alternating one then the other until thespearmint and filler (alternating one then the other until the

doll is filled). Once you have filled the poppet, you can use the straight pins to hold

the area together until you

the area together until you stitch it closed.stitch it closed.

Step 6

Use a marker to write the person's name, your intent or to even draw the person's

features. Get creative! But ALWAYS have positive intent and purpose while

features. Get creative! But ALWAYS have positive intent and purpose while makingmaking

the poppet. This goes for all

the poppet. This goes for all poppets, not just those for healing.poppets, not just those for healing.

Step 7

If you asked for the guidance of Spirit at the start, be

If you asked for the guidance of Spirit at the start, be sure to thank Spirit.sure to thank Spirit.

Tips & Warnings

Tips & Warnings 

 Keep your intent in mind, and in focus, from the moment you start the poppet tilKeep your intent in mind, and in focus, from the moment you start the poppet til you finish.

you finish. 

 For the purpose of this How To, depending on the size of the poppet you areFor the purpose of this How To, depending on the size of the poppet you are making, use your discretion as to the

making, use your discretion as to the amount of filler amount of filler and spearmint used.and spearmint used. 

 Other possible herbs for Other possible herbs for healing: Eucalyptushealing: Eucalyptus, Rowan, Cinnamon, Sage,, Rowan, Cinnamon, Sage, Peppermint, Hops and Sandalwood. (Use alone or in combination.)

Peppermint, Hops and Sandalwood. (Use alone or in combination.) 

 Choose the color of the material and herbs used for future poppets based on yourChoose the color of the material and herbs used for future poppets based on your intent.

intent. 

 You can use one You can use one herb alone or in herb alone or in combination with others.combination with others.

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 Feel free to include stones associated with your intent as well.Feel free to include stones associated with your intent as well.

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 NEVER imbue a poppet with anger, spite NEVER imbue a poppet with anger, spite or any other malignant intent.or any other malignant intent. Remember, that which you send out will return to you in time.

Remember, that which you send out will return to you in time. 

 NEVER conduct any workings that would impose your will onto another person.NEVER conduct any workings that would impose your will onto another person. DO NOT become involved in that person's life without

DO NOT become involved in that person's life without their asking you to andtheir asking you to and

giving their consent. Harm none.

giving their consent. Harm none. 

 Such workings as above should NEVSuch workings as above should NEVER be used in place of seeking the help ER be used in place of seeking the help of aof a medical doctor. All diagnoses should come from a licensed professional

medical doctor. All diagnoses should come from a licensed professional

An Example: Poppets As Worry Dolls

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Twenty years ago, you could buy

Twenty years ago, you could buy little bags with tiny poppets in little bags with tiny poppets in them called Worry Dollsthem called Worry Dolls

on every street corner.

It's been a long time since I've even seen these; they must be out

It's been a long time since I've even seen these; they must be out of fashion now.of fashion now.

Here is how to

Here is how to make your own extra strength worry dolls using our make your own extra strength worry dolls using our poppet example.poppet example.

Make some tiny little poppets as above - 7 would be

Make some tiny little poppets as above - 7 would be good! - and find 7 good! - and find 7 different coloureddifferent coloured

pieces of string or thin ribbon (tip - you

pieces of string or thin ribbon (tip - you can pull a string from a piece of fabric).can pull a string from a piece of fabric).

Assign one topic to each colour - let's say:

Assign one topic to each colour - let's say: 

 Purple: Purple: Magic/SpMagic/Spiritual/Religiritual/Religious ious worriesworries

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 Blue: Work/Study worriesBlue: Work/Study worries

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 Pink: Love problemsPink: Love problems

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 Red: Physical/health/self esteem body problemsRed: Physical/health/self esteem body problems

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 Orange: Emotional ProblemsOrange: Emotional Problems

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 Yellow: Thought/Intellect/ Yellow: Thought/Intellect/memory memory worriesworries

Tie one of these around each moppet's neck, line them all up and one at a

Tie one of these around each moppet's neck, line them all up and one at a time, givetime, give

them your worries to worry

them your worries to worry about.about.

They will not only worry for you, but also in real voodoo doll fashion set to work and go

and resolve these worries for you.

There's one thing though. If you start worrying about a worry you have given over to a

worry doll, you are taking the

worry doll, you are taking the worry BACK to YOURSELF and the spell iworry BACK to YOURSELF and the spell is broken.s broken.

Should this happen accidenta

Should this happen accidentally, go back to the doll and give lly, go back to the doll and give it the problem afresh.it the problem afresh.

When the problem is resolved, you can take the ribbon off the voodoo doll and it returns

to a neutral waiting state until you want to use it again for something.

Poppet Pattern and Techniques

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Both candles and poppets can be u

Both candles and poppets can be used as representations of the person you want tosed as representations of the person you want to

bind. Poppets have a bad rap as they are

bind. Poppets have a bad rap as they are often associated with Holloften associated with Hollywood B-movieywood B-movie

depictions of voodoo dolls with pins

depictions of voodoo dolls with pins sticking out of them. In actuality, they sticking out of them. In actuality, they are used forare used for

positive and negative magic. Poppets have some origins in African American hoodoo

and some names for them are doll babies or conjure dolls.

Below is a simple pattern to

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Credit: P.J. Deneen.

Simply cut out two pattern pieces and

Simply cut out two pattern pieces and sew sew them together leaving an opening at the head.them together leaving an opening at the head.

Turn inside out and stuff

Turn inside out and stuff with pillow stuffing or quilt batting. Herbs appropriate to thewith pillow stuffing or quilt batting. Herbs appropriate to the

spell can also be added.

spell can also be added. While making the poppet, visualize that iWhile making the poppet, visualize that it is the t is the person youperson you

want to bind. Candles, incens

want to bind. Candles, incense and ritual e and ritual can all be added to aid the vican all be added to aid the visualizationsualization

process. Anoint

process. Anointing it with ing it with banishing herbal or essential oils will add to its banishing herbal or essential oils will add to its effectiveness.effectiveness.

Tie a ribbon around the poppet several times making sure that it can be untied later.

Visualize all ties to this person being cut or any other binding purpose of the spell, i.e.

stopping harass

stopping harassment at your job ment at your job or school, etc. Store the or school, etc. Store the doll in a doll in a safe place. When yousafe place. When you

feel the spell has worked, release the

feel the spell has worked, release the binding by untying it binding by untying it and destroy the poppet.and destroy the poppet.

Different traditions vary how they dispose of ritual

Different traditions vary how they dispose of ritual itemsitemsincluding burial, fire andincluding burial, fire and

water

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Poppet magic can be used for positive purposes such as healing

Poppet magic can be used for positive purposes such as healing. It is a . It is a very effective way very effective way

to visualize your loved one in need of

to visualize your loved one in need of healing. Inshealing. Instead of binding them, anoint withtead of binding them, anoint with

healing oil, sending healing energy and prayers and lay stones and herbs

healing oil, sending healing energy and prayers and lay stones and herbs of good healthof good health

on the doll on the doll Poppet Spells Poppet Spells Source: http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/chaney/191/id90.htm Source: http://www.fortunecity.com/roswell/chaney/191/id90.htm

First you will need to form a bond between the

First you will need to form a bond between the person and the doll.person and the doll.

Use this simple naming ritual:

"Little one, I made you and now I give

"Little one, I made you and now I give you lifeyou life

I name you (person’s name)

Her body is your body

Her breath is your breath

Her passion is your passion

Her blood is your blood

Though separate you were

Now you are one."

TO BIND AN ENEMY

A poppet to represent the person you

A poppet to represent the person you wish to bind; Patchouli leaves ; Frankincense;wish to bind; Patchouli leaves ; Frankincense;

Charcoal block; Black candle; Red ribbon; White cloth

Make a poppet to represent the

Make a poppet to represent the person you wish to biperson you wish to bind.nd.

Burn patchouli leaves and frankincense on a charcoal block.

Light a black candle and pass the

Light a black candle and pass the poppet through the incense smoke saying:poppet through the incense smoke saying:

Hecate, great Goddess of life and

Hecate, great Goddess of life and death,death,

I ask you

I ask you to acknowledge that this Creation of cloth be to acknowledge that this Creation of cloth be known as Flesh and bloodknown as Flesh and blood

of.(name).

Wrap the poppet tightly in red ribbon, paying close attention to the area you wish to

bind,

i.e.: the genitals of a rapist, the mouth of a slanderer. As you wrap, say:

Between the worlds in Hecate's eyes you

Between the worlds in Hecate's eyes you (name) are bound powerless.(name) are bound powerless.

In the eyes of

In the eyes of this world, you are harmless.this world, you are harmless.

Imagine a heavy net made from

Imagine a heavy net made from a white light. Imagine the net a white light. Imagine the net clinging to the poppet.clinging to the poppet.

Wrap it in a piece of white cloth and b

Wrap it in a piece of white cloth and bury it close to the person's houseury it close to the person's house

(or by the ocean and bid the sea

(or by the ocean and bid the sea to bless it).to bless it).

POPPET

Grave dirt or earth

Grave dirt or earth Rosemary Sage Piece of smoky quartzRosemary Sage Piece of smoky quartz

Piece of amethyst Some item from

Piece of amethyst Some item from the personthe person

A poppet can be

A poppet can be sewn to represent the malicious person.sewn to represent the malicious person.

Fill it with earth (grave dirt if you

Fill it with earth (grave dirt if you can find it), rosemary, sage, a piece of smoky quartzcan find it), rosemary, sage, a piece of smoky quartz

and

a piece of

a piece of amethyst. Also enclose a piece of the amethyst. Also enclose a piece of the person's fingernailsperson's fingernails, a , a lock of lock of hairhair,,oror

another personal item. Handw

another personal item. Handwriting can be enclosed if riting can be enclosed if you have nothing else.you have nothing else.

Photos can be used also.

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POPPET HEALING SPELL

Take a poppet and

Take a poppet and sprinkle it liberally with blessing oil.sprinkle it liberally with blessing oil.

Rub a perfume oil all over your hands and hold them over the dolls head, palms open

and say:

You are very ill-be healed

You will recover-be healed

Heal! Heal! Heal!

Now blend equal amounts of Rosemary perfume oil, Violet perfume oil,

Now blend equal amounts of Rosemary perfume oil, Violet perfume oil, Voodoo oilVoodoo oil

and Damnation powder. Mix thoroughly until you have a p

and Damnation powder. Mix thoroughly until you have a paste.aste.

Completely coat the doll from top to

Completely coat the doll from top to bottom with this mixture and repeat the bottom with this mixture and repeat the wordswords

given above.

After several times, carefull

After several times, carefully wrap the coated doll in a piece of y wrap the coated doll in a piece of red cloth and hide itred cloth and hide it

away,

it must not be seen for several days. Then take the doll and burn i

it must not be seen for several days. Then take the doll and burn it and scatter the ashest and scatter the ashes

to the wind.

GOSSIP STOPPING POPPET

Using black felt, a needle and thread,

Using black felt, a needle and thread, and stuffing, make a simple poppet to and stuffing, make a simple poppet to representrepresent

the offender.

Cut a slit into the fabric for a

Cut a slit into the fabric for a mouth and stuff it well with slippery elm.mouth and stuff it well with slippery elm.

Sew the mouth shut

Sew the mouth shut with a six-stranded piece of with a six-stranded piece of purple embroidery floss. As you sew,purple embroidery floss. As you sew,

say:

"Your mouth is closed. You

"Your mouth is closed. You cannot speak cannot speak

To gossip, slander, or havoc wreak.

Your mouth stay shut, but only 'til

It speaks of friendship and good

It speaks of friendship and good will."will."

Place the poppet in a box. Stuff the

Place the poppet in a box. Stuff the box with paper to force the poppet's face into abox with paper to force the poppet's face into a

corner.

Leaving the poppet as such removes the

Leaving the poppet as such removes the offender's urge to gossip.offender's urge to gossip.

POPPETS

A poppet is a doll. It is

A poppet is a doll. It is the shape of a human that is the shape of a human that is used for magical purposes.used for magical purposes.

They are used in spells to help either you or someone else.

These dolls can be made from wood, cloth, clay, paper, or fabric.

To make a fabric poppet cut a human outline from two pieces of fabric with their right

sides together.

It does not need to be detailed. You ca

It does not need to be detailed. You can keep the hands and feet rounded.n keep the hands and feet rounded.

If the poppet is to represent you, use a

If the poppet is to represent you, use a piece of fabric from some of your old piece of fabric from some of your old clothes.clothes.

Sew most of the

Sew most of the figure with right sides together. Leave a small area figure with right sides together. Leave a small area unsewn.unsewn.

Turn it right side out and stuff. You may stuff

Turn it right side out and stuff. You may stuff the figure with batting, tissue, straw,the figure with batting, tissue, straw,

paper, or

whatever is handy. You may add herbs, a lock of hair or

whatever is handy. You may add herbs, a lock of hair or other personal effect. Sew theother personal effect. Sew the

hole.

You may add button eyes

You may add button eyes and decorate to personalize.and decorate to personalize.

Do not make poppets of other people unless you have permission. Do not destroy the

poppet.

If it represents another perso

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If it was made for binding, bury it.

HEALING WITH POPPETS

The Poppet can be used for healing purposes--in fact that is probably its primary use.

The Poppet can also be

The Poppet can also be used for love used for love magic. The same construction method is used: twomagic. The same construction method is used: two

outlines cut from cloth, sewn together and marked with identifying symbols and

characteristics

(all whilst concentrat

(all whilst concentrating your thoughts on the ing your thoughts on the person it represents). You should stuff person it represents). You should stuff thethe

Poppet

with the herb appropriate for the person's ailmen

with the herb appropriate for the person's ailment. If ever in t. If ever in doubt as to what to use,doubt as to what to use,

stuff the

Poppet with Calendula (also called Marigold,

Poppet with Calendula (also called Marigold, Marybud, Holibud--Calendula officinalis),Marybud, Holibud--Calendula officinalis),

which is a cure-all. You

which is a cure-all. You should name the Poppet (as should name the Poppet (as in love-magic, to symbolically in love-magic, to symbolically

represent

the person who is to

the person who is to benefit from the healing spell), sprinkling and censing it, benefit from the healing spell), sprinkling and censing it, then lay itthen lay it

on the altar.

Should you be working for someone who

Should you be working for someone who has had surgery, then make an has had surgery, then make an incision in theincision in the

Poppet in

the appropriate place. Then, taking it up

the appropriate place. Then, taking it up from the altar, concentrate on the healing andfrom the altar, concentrate on the healing and

direct

your power into the patient as you sew up the i

your power into the patient as you sew up the incision.ncision.

You can do Auric

You can do Auric and/or Pranic healing using the Poppet in lieu of and/or Pranic healing using the Poppet in lieu of the actual person.the actual person.

Once you have named and consecrated the Poppet, then

Once you have named and consecrated the Poppet, then anything you do to anything you do to it, of course,it, of course,

you do to

you do to that person.that person.

POPPET MAGICK HEALING

There are various forms and types of this magick, and listed below is a basic guide and

some tips on how to

some tips on how to enhance your poppet spell. Poppet magic is extremely powerful andenhance your poppet spell. Poppet magic is extremely powerful and

should be used with care.

Most people associate poppet magic with Voodoo and perceive i

Most people associate poppet magic with Voodoo and perceive it as harmful.t as harmful.

In most cases the poppets used in

In most cases the poppets used in Wicca are used for positive Wicca are used for positive effects such as healings,effects such as healings,

love, happiness and they can also be

love, happiness and they can also be used for bindings (only if necessary).used for bindings (only if necessary).

For an effective spell, you will need a poppet (made of natural material and it can be

colored to enhance the spell), a photo - or if

colored to enhance the spell), a photo - or if possible, something of the person'spossible, something of the person's

(i.e.: a lock of

(i.e.: a lock of hair, fingernail etc) and any herbs, and hair, fingernail etc) and any herbs, and gemstones needed as well.gemstones needed as well.

Sometimes ribbons are incorporated into the working too.

When you are done casting, the poppet should not be destroyed. Instead give it to the

person you are healing or if it was for yourself, keep it. If

person you are healing or if it was for yourself, keep it. If a binding was performed, thena binding was performed, then

bury it off your property.

POPPET SPELL

Moon in Gemini or Capricorn. Month of

Moon in Gemini or Capricorn. Month of August. Waning moons. On bright, sunlit days.August. Waning moons. On bright, sunlit days.

Gather a piece or paper, o

Gather a piece or paper, one gray crayon, one bright crayon (orange-yellow is good),ne gray crayon, one bright crayon (orange-yellow is good),

matches,

and a small item to represent yourself (perhaps a pebble). On the left side of the paper

write in

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gray the word "doubt", and draw a cloud over the word. On the right side, use

gray the word "doubt", and draw a cloud over the word. On the right side, use the brightthe bright

crayon

to draw a sun with the word "assurance" underneath it. Then lay the paper before you,

placing

the symbol of self on

the symbol of self on the left side. Slowly, while repeating the phrase,the left side. Slowly, while repeating the phrase,

"From doubt to certainty, light to mark my

"From doubt to certainty, light to mark my way.way.

Misgivings be gone, I'm seizing the day."

Move the stone across the page u

Move the stone across the page until it sets firmly ntil it sets firmly on the word "assurance".on the word "assurance".

Next, take a deep breath and tear away the left side of

Next, take a deep breath and tear away the left side of the paper, releasing your breaththe paper, releasing your breath

as you

finish tearing. Burn that side to

finish tearing. Burn that side to literally destroy you doubt. Wrap the remaining paperliterally destroy you doubt. Wrap the remaining paper

around the

stone or object and carry it

stone or object and carry it to encourage confidence every day.to encourage confidence every day.

TO BIND AN ENEMY

Make a poppet to represent the

Make a poppet to represent the person you wish to biperson you wish to bind.nd.

Burn patchouli leaves and

Burn patchouli leaves and frankincensfrankincense on e on a charcoal block.a charcoal block.

Light a black candle and pass the

Light a black candle and pass the poppet through the incense smoke saying:poppet through the incense smoke saying:

"Hecate, great Goddess of life and death,

I ask you

I ask you to acknowledge that this Creation of cloth be to acknowledge that this Creation of cloth be known as Flesh and blood of known as Flesh and blood of

(name)."

Wrap the poppet tightly in red ribbon, paying close attention to the area you wish to

bind i.e.: the genitals of a rapist, the mouth of a

bind i.e.: the genitals of a rapist, the mouth of a slanderer. As you wrap, say:slanderer. As you wrap, say:

"Between the worlds in Hecate's eyes you (

"Between the worlds in Hecate's eyes you (name)name)

Are bound powerless. In the eyes of

Are bound powerless. In the eyes of this world You are this world You are harmless."harmless."

Imagine a heavy net made from

Imagine a heavy net made from a white light. Imagine the net a white light. Imagine the net clinging to the poppet.clinging to the poppet.

Wrap it in a piece of white cloth and b

Wrap it in a piece of white cloth and bury it close to the person's house.ury it close to the person's house.

TO MAKE A POPPET

To make a poppet, take two pieces of cloth with ri

To make a poppet, take two pieces of cloth with right sides facing each other. A bit of ght sides facing each other. A bit of

fabric

from an old shirt or other garment is best. From them, cut an image of a person

(yourself).

Sew them together, leaving an opening for stuffing.

Next, take a dried rose

Next, take a dried rose and pull the petals off and pull the petals off in a counter-clockwise manner, repeating,in a counter-clockwise manner, repeating,

"Doubt torn away, confidence today."

Place the petals inside the poppet and sew up the hole.

On the outside, paint or

On the outside, paint or embroider a word or emblem which symbolizes uncertainty toembroider a word or emblem which symbolizes uncertainty to

you.

Then place the poppet in the light of a

Then place the poppet in the light of a waning moon to reduce your reservationwaning moon to reduce your reservations.s.

After 10 days bury

After 10 days bury the poppet along with your hesitations.the poppet along with your hesitations.

BANISHING SPELL TO STOP HARM

This will protect without causing the person bound any harm.

It is not a dark spell but a

It is not a dark spell but a very potent protective one.very potent protective one.

You may use a different oil if

You may use a different oil if you wish to use as a banishing oil.you wish to use as a banishing oil.

Rosemary may be substituted for Rue.

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Materials: 1 black taper or image candle (gender depends on who

Materials: 1 black taper or image candle (gender depends on who you are trying to bind)you are trying to bind)

nail

black cloth a large piece of

black cloth a large piece of black cloth red ribbon cotton needle black cloth red ribbon cotton needle and threadand thread

Banishing oil loose tobacco A small mirror that can stand by i

Banishing oil loose tobacco A small mirror that can stand by itself tself

If you can obtain hair or nail clippings from the person or a picture, you can use i

If you can obtain hair or nail clippings from the person or a picture, you can use it in thist in this

spell.

Fold the felt in half and cut out a

Fold the felt in half and cut out a rough shape of the person you want to brough shape of the person you want to bind.ind.

Make the figure large enough so that you will be able to stuff it

Make the figure large enough so that you will be able to stuff it after you have sewn itafter you have sewn it

together.

Sew the pieces of the poppet together, leaving a hole through which you can stuff the

poppet.

Fill it with cotton and tobacco, and if you have the

Fill it with cotton and tobacco, and if you have the hair or nail clippings of the person,hair or nail clippings of the person,

add those to it.

Once it is filled, sew the opening closed. If you have a

Once it is filled, sew the opening closed. If you have a picture of the person,picture of the person,

staple or sew it to the front of the

staple or sew it to the front of the poppet.poppet.

Next, care the name of the person onto the black candle with the nail and add

Next, care the name of the person onto the black candle with the nail and add thesethese

runes:

Thuraz, Isa, Eihwas, a dark filled

Thuraz, Isa, Eihwas, a dark filled in circle to represent the dark moon,in circle to represent the dark moon,

bars like you will see

bars like you will see in a jail, in a jail, and a widdershins (anticlockwise) spiral.and a widdershins (anticlockwise) spiral.

Anoint the candle and the poppet with the oil.

Cast a circle, invoke the elements, God

Cast a circle, invoke the elements, God or Goddess you are working with.or Goddess you are working with.

Light the altar

Light the altar candles.candles.

Light the black candle and adjust the

Light the black candle and adjust the mirror so that flame is mirror so that flame is reflected in the glass.reflected in the glass.

Hold the poppet out in front of you and say:

"Creature of cloth thou art,

Creature of flesh and blood you be.

I name you (name of the person you are binding).

No more shall you do me harm.

No more shall you repeat false tales.

No more shall you interfere in my life, nor in the lives of my

No more shall you interfere in my life, nor in the lives of my loved ones.loved ones.

By the power of the Gods and by

By the power of the Gods and by my will, So mote it be!"my will, So mote it be!"

Draw an invoking pentagram over the poppet.

Now take the ribbon and begin to wrap the poppet like a mummy,

leaving no space unwrapped. Say:

"I bind your feet

"I bind your feet from bringing harm to me.from bringing harm to me.

I bind your hands from

I bind your hands from reaching out to harm me.reaching out to harm me.

I bind your mouth

I bind your mouth from spreading false tales to harm me.from spreading false tales to harm me.

I bind your mind

I bind your mind from sending energy to harm me.from sending energy to harm me.

If you do so continue, let all negative energy be cast and reflected directly at you!"

Tie off the ribbon and hold the poppet in f

Tie off the ribbon and hold the poppet in front of the mirror while you visualize allront of the mirror while you visualize all

negative

energy this person has sent to you

energy this person has sent to you being reflected back at them.being reflected back at them.

Wrap the poppet in the black cloth and tie with another length of ribbon. Say:

"Great Mother, I have bound this person

from harming me and my loved ones.

By the powers of three times three

By Earth and Fire, Air and Sea

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I fix this spell, then set it free

Twill give no harm to return to me

As I will, So mote it be!"

Let the candle burn out while the poppet sits at its base, then take the

Let the candle burn out while the poppet sits at its base, then take the poppetpoppet

and the remains of the candle far from your home and bury i

and the remains of the candle far from your home and bury it deep in the groundt deep in the ground

or toss it in the ocean and walk away without looking back.

BANISHING SPELL

1/2 ounce olive oil 15 drops pine oil 12

1/2 ounce olive oil 15 drops pine oil 12 drops rue oil 7 drops pepper oil 10 dropsdrops rue oil 7 drops pepper oil 10 drops

peppermint oil

flower: crushed black peppercorns

gem: obsidian or black onyx

As with most recipes, you'll probably have to substitute, this is a good thing, it makes it

your own.

Be careful though as most of

Be careful though as most of the oils called for the oils called for are skin irritants.are skin irritants.

Make a poppet out of black cloth, stuff it with cotton balls or batting and tobacco.

Add hair and/or nail clippings if y

Add hair and/or nail clippings if you have them.ou have them.

Sew it closed and staple a picture of the person to the front of

Sew it closed and staple a picture of the person to the front of the poppet (if you havethe poppet (if you have

one).

Carve the person's name into a

Carve the person's name into a black candle and add the black candle and add the runes Thurisaz, Isa, Eihwaz,runes Thurisaz, Isa, Eihwaz,

Dark Moon,

Widdershins and Bars. (Dark Moon is a filled-in circle; Bars is a tic-tac-toe with 4 lines

up and

4 lines across; Widdershins is a counter-clockwise spiral with a an

4 lines across; Widdershins is a counter-clockwise spiral with a an arrowhead at thearrowhead at the

end.)

Anoint the Poppet and Candle with Banishing Oil (if you can't make the oil, a

Anoint the Poppet and Candle with Banishing Oil (if you can't make the oil, a single oilsingle oil

with

banishing properties can be used). Cast a circle, invoke the

banishing properties can be used). Cast a circle, invoke the elements and the God orelements and the God or

Goddess

you are working with (I'd use The Morrigan, but she can be rather volatile).Light the

altar candles.

Light the black candle and adjust the mirror so that the flame is reflected in the glass.

Hold the poppet out in front of you and say:

Creature of cloth thou art,

Now creature of flesh and blood you be.

I name you (name of the person you are binding).

No more shall you do me harm,

No more shall you spread false tales,

No more shall you interfere in my life, nor in the lives of my

No more shall you interfere in my life, nor in the lives of my loved ones.loved ones.

By the power of the Gods and by

By the power of the Gods and by my will,my will,

So mote it be!

Draw an invoking pentagram over the poppet.

Take a red ribbon and begin to wrap the

Take a red ribbon and begin to wrap the poppet like a mummy, leaving so spacepoppet like a mummy, leaving so space

unwrapped

unwrapped. . Say:Say:

I bind your feet from bringing you to harm me.

I bind your hands from

I bind your hands from reaching out to harm me.reaching out to harm me.

I bind your mouth

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I bind your mind

I bind your mind from sending energy to harm me.from sending energy to harm me.

If you do so continue, let all negative energy be cast and reflected directly back at you!

Tie off the ribbon and hold the poppet in f

Tie off the ribbon and hold the poppet in front of the mirror while you visualize allront of the mirror while you visualize all

negative

energy this person has sent to you

energy this person has sent to you being reflected back to them.being reflected back to them.

Wrap the poppet in black cloth and tie with another length of ribbon. Say:

Great Mother, I have bound this

Great Mother, I have bound this personperson

from harming me and my loved ones.

By the powers of three times three

By Earth and Fire, Aire and Sea

I fix this spell, then set it free

'Twill give no harm to return on me

As I will, so mote it be!

Let the candle burn out while the poppet sits at its base, then take the

Let the candle burn out while the poppet sits at its base, then take the poppet and thepoppet and the

remains

of the candle far from your home and bury it

of the candle far from your home and bury it deep in the ground or toss it in deep in the ground or toss it in the oceanthe ocean

and walk

away without looking back.

Author's note: This spell is very powerful

Author's note: This spell is very powerful and works quite well. I've never had and works quite well. I've never had the needthe need

for a

different binding spell. Sometimes binding spells work in

different binding spell. Sometimes binding spells work in unexpected ways.unexpected ways.

The person you are binding may suddenly decide to move away, they may have a change

of

heart and turn into a

heart and turn into a decent person after all, they may go through decent person after all, they may go through a horrible streak of a horrible streak of

bad luck

and learn their lessons the hard way. There is an outside chance that if they are

projecting

enough negative energy, the might end up hurt. Be assured, they were only caught in the

backwash of their own negativity.

PROTECTION POPPET

--dogwood twigs and shavings, black thread, an acorn, black cotton thread & stuffing

--eucalyptus, sage, thyme, oak leaves & an acorn, parsley fern, birch bark,

--eucalyptus, sage, thyme, oak leaves & an acorn, parsley fern, birch bark, nail clippings.nail clippings.

--hair blood cedarwood or another protective oil Dragon's Blood ink

Perform actual ritual on the Full Moon. Construct the "skeleton" out of

Perform actual ritual on the Full Moon. Construct the "skeleton" out of dogwood twigs,dogwood twigs,

lashing the twigs together with black thread, using an acorn for the

lashing the twigs together with black thread, using an acorn for the head. I'm used head. I'm used ninenine

herbs, cotton thread & stuffing, eucalyptus, sage, thyme, oak leaves & an

herbs, cotton thread & stuffing, eucalyptus, sage, thyme, oak leaves & an acorn, parsley,acorn, parsley,

some dogwood shavings, fern and birch bark. I began consecrating and grinding these

items,

meditating on the purpose all the while three nights before the full moon. Mix in nail

clippings,

hair and some blood(not necessary, I just like

hair and some blood(not necessary, I just like to use it to use it on my personal spells). On aon my personal spells). On a

piece of

birch bark draw the rune of "Ohl" with Dragon's Blood ink roll it up and tie it to

birch bark draw the rune of "Ohl" with Dragon's Blood ink roll it up and tie it to thethe

"torso' of

the poppet with black thread. Fashion clothes out

the poppet with black thread. Fashion clothes out of your own clothing and apply someof your own clothing and apply some

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your own hair to the poppet. On the night of the

your own hair to the poppet. On the night of the full moon cast your circle and sew thefull moon cast your circle and sew the

clothes

onto the little guy

onto the little guy and stuff him. After your and stuff him. After your done stuffing it, anoint it with done stuffing it, anoint it with cedarwood orcedarwood or

another

protective oil and placing your poppet on the

protective oil and placing your poppet on the pentaclpentacle on the e on the altar. Meditate in thealtar. Meditate in the

purpose

and then dedicate it to

and then dedicate it to the south. incantation :the south. incantation :

Magic doll, my little friend.

Away from me all harm you send.

Protect me now through day and night,

as I bless you with this rite.

All empowered these herbs within.

See me safe through

See me safe through thick and thin.thick and thin.

Protect me now oh little one.

Keep me safe and harm to none.

Blessed by the powers of three.

As I will, So Mote it Be!

Take the poppet and pass it through the flame to the south, the

Take the poppet and pass it through the flame to the south, the water to the west, thewater to the west, the

salt to the North, and the smoke (sandalwood) to the East. After that put it into a white

muslin pouch with a black and white

muslin pouch with a black and white agate, some rose petals and a agate, some rose petals and a rosemary sprig.rosemary sprig.

On the pouch again draw the

On the pouch again draw the rune of rune of Ohl with Dragon's Blood ink.Ohl with Dragon's Blood ink.

Carry this pouch with you

Carry this pouch with you and recharge or change the herbs every and recharge or change the herbs every so often.so often.

MAKING A POPPET

Clay or cloth Personal items of the

Clay or cloth Personal items of the personperson

Red candle Holy water White linen

In the doll, add anything you find that is personal to the person (nail clippings,

written paper, blood on a Band-Aid, hair left on a brush, etc.)

Bless all of the items you are using to make our doll, be i

Bless all of the items you are using to make our doll, be it clay or clotht clay or cloth

and proceed to make the doll. Get a clear mental image in your mind as you

concentrat

concentrate on the e on the persona while you are making the doll.persona while you are making the doll.

To reinforce you

To reinforce you concentraconcentration keep repeating the tion keep repeating the following affirmationfollowing affirmation::

(name), as you I see

(name) you represent to me.

Continue this chanting and visualization until the doll is completed.

Lay the doll on the altar with a red

Lay the doll on the altar with a red candle. Place both hands over the doll andcandle. Place both hands over the doll and

will your energy to flow as you chant 3, 5 or

will your energy to flow as you chant 3, 5 or 9 times:9 times:

Though separate you are, you are linked as one. As (name) your life has begun.

Pass both sides of the finished doll through the flame of the red candle saying:

With fire do I consecrate this doll as (name).

Sprinkle both sides of doll with

Sprinkle both sides of doll with holy water and say:holy water and say:

With water do I

With water do I consecrate this doll as (name)consecrate this doll as (name)

Pass both sides of the

Pass both sides of the doll through the incense smoke as you doll through the incense smoke as you say:say:

With air do I consecrate this doll as (name)

Keep the doll wrapped in clean white linen until it is ready to be used

Keep the doll wrapped in clean white linen until it is ready to be used in the ritual.in the ritual.

PROSPERITY SPELL AND THE RITUAL

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Do this spell when the Moon is out and shining brightly.

--poppet made out of

--poppet made out of green cloth, leave the head green cloth, leave the head open chamomile for money open chamomile for money

--rosemary for luck basil for success needle and thread

Directional elemen

Directional elementals (earth, incense for tals (earth, incense for air, fire, air, fire, water)water)

Altar Devotion, Casting the Circle

As you walk around the

As you walk around the circle three times, imagine a green, soothing mist trailingcircle three times, imagine a green, soothing mist trailing

from your fingers, enveloping you

from your fingers, enveloping you and enclosing your magic circle.and enclosing your magic circle.

"I conjure the magic circle

I am safe within

I am safe within the Goddess' wombthe Goddess' womb

A sacred place, a world apart

Where enchantmen

Where enchantment births t births and magic startsand magic starts

With Air and Fire, Water

With Air and Fire, Water and Earthand Earth

I circle round the Mother's girth

I circle round the Mother's girth This circle is sealed"This circle is sealed"

Drawing Down the Moon

Stand holding your athame, legs slightly apart, arms at your side.

Stand holding your athame, legs slightly apart, arms at your side. Breathe deeply.Breathe deeply.

Raise the athame to your lips, holding it with both hands, and then point it toward

the moon. Feel the energy

the moon. Feel the energy of the moon move through the of the moon move through the athame, down your armsathame, down your arms

and into your whole being.

Invocation to the Goddess

"Wondrous Lady of the Moon Mistress of all magic and protectress of all Wicca

Life-giving mother I greet you at the waxing of the moon's power I invite you

Life-giving mother I greet you at the waxing of the moon's power I invite you toto

attend my Full Moon rite"

Invocation to the God

"Radiant King of the Heavens Master of beasts wild a

"Radiant King of the Heavens Master of beasts wild and free Horned stag I gnd free Horned stag I greetreet

you at the waxing of the moon's power I invite you to

you at the waxing of the moon's power I invite you to attend my Full Moon rite"attend my Full Moon rite"

Meditation and Chant to the

Meditation and Chant to the GoddessGoddess

Sit with your spine straight, legs crossed, hands in

Sit with your spine straight, legs crossed, hands in your lap. Close your eyes your lap. Close your eyes andand

visualize the Goddess, however she appear

visualize the Goddess, however she appears to you. Feel her arms around you is to you. Feel her arms around you inn

a protective embrace. When you have the

a protective embrace. When you have the vision firmly planted, begin chanting softly:vision firmly planted, begin chanting softly:

"Starry Goddess, Full of Light I honor

"Starry Goddess, Full of Light I honor you this Full Moon Night"you this Full Moon Night"

Repeat, feeling your energy grow. This energy will be u

Repeat, feeling your energy grow. This energy will be used during the followingsed during the following

spellworking.

Spellworking

Cleanse and consecrate poppet for workings of magic. Stuff it

Cleanse and consecrate poppet for workings of magic. Stuff it with the herbs.with the herbs.

Sew the opening

Sew the opening closed.closed.

"Goddess of Opportunity Bring goo

"Goddess of Opportunity Bring good things in life to me I'll be alert to d things in life to me I'll be alert to all you sendall you send

Goddess be my helpful friend"

Repeat 3 times, envisioning the opportunities you wish to

Repeat 3 times, envisioning the opportunities you wish to come to you.come to you.

Reverse Lunar Draw

Raise the athame to the moon, then bring it to your

Raise the athame to the moon, then bring it to your lips and back down to your side,lips and back down to your side,

releasing the energy you built during the Drawing.

Thank the Goddess and God. Release the

Thank the Goddess and God. Release the Circle.Circle.

Walk back around the circle, pulling the mist

Walk back around the circle, pulling the mist back into your hands.back into your hands.

Place the poppet in your

Place the poppet in your closet, your car, your handbag or somewhere else close closet, your car, your handbag or somewhere else close to you.to you.

You can re-work this spell at the next full moon if you f

You can re-work this spell at the next full moon if you feel it's necessary.eel it's necessary.

Good things will soon come.

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LOVE POPPETS SPELL TO RETURN AND KEEP YOUR LOST LOVE

These poppets are to represent you an

These poppets are to represent you and him/her.d him/her.

With any sympathetic Magic

With any sympathetic Magick what is done to the poppets is done to k what is done to the poppets is done to the lovers.the lovers.

A poppet is a

A poppet is a speciallspecially constructed cloth doll. It is y constructed cloth doll. It is a simple rough figure a simple rough figure from 2 pieces of from 2 pieces of

cloth.

While cutting the cloth, concentrate on who it will represent.

It may then be

It may then be worked on further with embroidering it with worked on further with embroidering it with facial features, specialfacial features, special

characteristic

characteristics such as s such as a beard, moustache, long hair, a beard, moustache, long hair, etc. Even etc. Even astrologicastrological signsal signs

and the person's name can be

and the person's name can be embroidered onto the doll to help embroidered onto the doll to help symbolize who itsymbolize who it

represents.

Sew the figure leaving the

Sew the figure leaving the top open.top open.

The figure should then be

The figure should then be stuffed with the appropriate herbs again concentrating on thestuffed with the appropriate herbs again concentrating on the

person.

You must use

You must use any 3 or more any 3 or more of these love herbs: of these love herbs: Verbena, Vervain, RosVerbena, Vervain, Rosemary, Roseemary, Rose

petals,

Cinnamon

Cinnamon, , Patchouli, Yarrow, Valerian, Catnip, Patchouli, Yarrow, Valerian, Catnip, Lavender, Rosebuds, Strawberry leaves,Lavender, Rosebuds, Strawberry leaves,

Jasmine or Ginger may be used.

(These herbs are ruled by Venus) Along with the love herbs; .add to your lover's poppet,

some of your moon-blood (a powerful option), some of your pubic hair and some of your

underarm hair (don't shave your armpits for a few days if this spell is to work well!)

The top may then be

The top may then be sewn closed.sewn closed.

The two figures must be

The two figures must be prepared this way. One representing each of the lovers.prepared this way. One representing each of the lovers.

Now name the figures as you hold them focusing on the intent of the spell

Now name the figures as you hold them focusing on the intent of the spell - him/her- him/her

returning to you.

Say: "Your name is --- you are now h

Say: "Your name is --- you are now his/her/my---- true essencis/her/my---- true essence"e"

Bind the figures face to face with red ribbon or thread.

Now "put them to bed" in small box and keep safe.

Each day at the same time exactly, dress a red candle with rose or jasmine oil or even

olive oil massaging it in from the ends to the middle to imbue it

olive oil massaging it in from the ends to the middle to imbue it as a tool of Magick as a tool of Magick

with your personal Magick and energy -

with your personal Magick and energy - also you may have also you may have both your names inscribedboth your names inscribed

on it inside a heart shape (with a sharp pin)

on it inside a heart shape (with a sharp pin) and burn it for 15 and burn it for 15 minutes holding theminutes holding the

poppets,

focusing on your ex-lover and willing him

focusing on your ex-lover and willing him to return thinking of all the loving to return thinking of all the loving times youtimes you

have spent together and picturing in your mind you

have spent together and picturing in your mind you both together. Holding the boundboth together. Holding the bound

poppets high up over the candle so the poppets get warm a little but do not g

poppets high up over the candle so the poppets get warm a little but do not get too hot.et too hot.

Now Say:

"I melt your heart as I melt this wax

Name ----even as this

Name ----even as this wax flows,wax flows,

So your love glows stronger for me

I melt your heart as I melt this wax

Even as this wax flows,

So your love flows back

So your love flows back stronger to mestronger to me

Even as this wax f

Even as this wax flows,lows,

So you are reminded of all your love for

So you are reminded of all your love for meme

And by fire of love and it's

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Return Name --- and your love for me show..

I call name----back to (your) name---- so mote it be!

Say last line 3x3 times