FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATIONS

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FRAGRANCE ASSOCIATIONS

It is important to carefully align your magickal acts. Once your magick is set in motion, it will achieve your magickal goal. This process has been called the domino effect, as each act represents one domino leading to your ultimate desire. As important as selecting the proper Day of the Week, Astrological Correspondence, etc. is the proper use of fragrance. Fragrance affects the central nervous system and the auric field. It can either raise or lower bodily vibrations, either elevating your mood or depressing it. Below is a list of commonly used fragrances and their planetary rulers:

THE MOONCoconutEucalyptusGardeniaJasmineLotusMyrrhSandalwood

MARSCarnationDragon's BloodGingerHoneysucklePeppermintPine

MERCURYBayberryCloverLavendarLemongrassTobacco

JUPITERLimeMagnoliaNutmegOakSageSandalwood

VENUSAfrican VioletCherryLilacRoseStrawberryVanilla

SATURNBlack OrchidHyacinthIrisMorning GloryOpium PoppyPansyPatchoulyViolet

THE SUNCedarCloveCinnamonFrankincenseJuniperMarigoldRosemaryRowanRue

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COLOR CORRESPONDENCES

Yet another "domino" to align is color. It has long been known that color radiations have a tremendous influence upon our health, thoughts, and actions. It is therefore important to use the appropriate color of candles, gemstones, etc. to further add power to your magick. The following chart will give you a list of appropriate colors to use for each day of the week. Please note that my list may differ from others you have seen or read. Color use is basically an instinctual and personal choice, and you will find that the more you work magick, the more you will begin to rely on your own color choices for your workings. In the meantime, please feel free to use the following chart as a guide:

MONDAYWhiteSilversPearlsCreamsGraysPale PinksPale VioletsPale Blues

TUESDAYRed

WEDNESDAYGreenOrangeYellow

THURSDAYPurpleRoyal Blue

FRIDAYPinkGreen

SATURDAYBlackDark BlueBrown

SUNDAYGoldOrange

 

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Circle Casting

When you are ready to begin your spell, it is important that you cast a circle, or create a Sacred Space, to provide protection, keep out undesirable energies, and contain the power which you will raise until it is time to release it to the Universe. Depending upon your own personal preferences, you may create this space by performing a ritual as simple as walking around your altar three times, visualizing a blue circle of flames, or something a little more elaborate, such as the following ritual:

Beginning in the East, walk deosil (clock-wise) around the circle, sprinkling a salt-water mixture (which has been previously cleansed). While doing so, say "salt and water by casting thee, no spell nor unknown purpose be, except in true accord with me, and as my will, so mote it be!" Next, take the incense and, beginning in the East, walk deosil around the circle, allowing the smoke from the incense to cleanse the circle. While doing so, say "I banish from this circle, all unclean and evil forces". Back in the East, draw an Earth banishing pentagram in the air. Next, pick up the sword (or athame) from the altar and again, starting in the East, walk slowly deosil around the circle. Say, "I conjure thee O circle of power, that thou be as a boundary between the world of men and the realms of the mighty ones. A guardian and a protection to preserve and contain the power that we/I shall raise within until such time that we choose to release it. Therefore do I bless and consecrate thee." The circle is complete..