Love Mojo

A Mojo Bag To Attract Love

Ingredients:
A Small, Red, Drawstring Bag
Pinch of Cinnamon
Pinch of Damiana
Dried Rose Petals
Small Lodestone
Name Paper*
Red and Black Pens
A Personal Concern**
Cologne (Hoyts or Strong Love)
Incense (Love Drawing)

The following was presented by Chas Bogan at The Mystic Dream on March 5th and 7th as part of ongoing classes on magic called The Mystic Cauldron. Visit our ‘Events’ page to learn about future classes.

To begin, you will need to write out a name paper*. For the paper itself you should use something clear of markings; this could include high-end parchment or parchment paper, or simply a square torn from a grocery bag. A piece about 5 by 5 inches works well, as it can be folded small enough to fit well inside the bag. Begin writing on the paper with a word describing that which you wish to attract. Since this is a love spell, you may write the name of a specific person you wish to attract, or if you have no one specific in mind but simply wish to draw a lover to you then focus on a specific attribute you desire, such as with a word like ‘masculine’ or ‘rich.’ You will write this word three times, one under the other in the center of the paper, preferably in red ink. Now, turn the paper clockwise 90 degrees, and with a black pen write your own name thrice in a row so that it crosses the words written in red. In this manner you are symbolically taking control of that which is beneath your name in the lighter ink. Next, you will encircle all this. Writing in cursive with your black pen, without lifting the pen, write the word ‘love’ again and again until your word completes a circle in which your desire and your name are contained. Now, you will fold your paper. It is important, because we are doing magic to draw love to us, that we fold the paper towards us each time and not away from us. You will fold your paper three times before placing it in your mojo bag.

Open your red bag and place in it a pinch of cinnamon, damiana and some dried rose petals. Next, choose a small lodestone (remember that this is an object you will want to carry on your person without it being too bulky). The last object to go into the bag is your personal concern**, which can be a fingernail clipping and bit of your hair. With your mojo bag full now, tie the end. You will need to wrap the strings around the neck of the bag and tie it several times to seal it tight. Keeping with tradition, an odd number of knots are best.

Next you will perfume your bag, touching it to the mouth of your cologne bottle five times like the arrangement of dots on a die. Lastly you will light some incense, a love-drawing variety being preferred. Hold your bag near the smoke, then blow the smoke onto it, imagining that your exhale is passing into your bag the breath of life. Now is an ideal time to name your bag. This can be as simple as ‘Love Mojo’ or ‘Little Cupid,’ something that feels right to you. Announce to your bag its name, and you are done. Carry this bag with you, and allegedly love will be drawn your way.

March Update

Try as we might to keep this blog updated it has been difficult, however, our new schedual dedicates an hour each day towards the purpose of keeping this blog current, along with our sites on Facebook and MySpace. Thanks for bearing with us.

So march... its all about Mojo Bags this month. Every Thursday at 5 and Saturday at 4 we have an hour long class teaching you how to craft a mojo bags, for love, luck, money or protection. Each class costs $15 dollars to cover materials for a bag of your own to take home.

A Love Spell

A Love Spell

Items Needed:

A red “Knob” candle

A small piece of rose quartz

a red pouch or bag

Some rose petals

A love-drawing oil

A piece of parchment paper

A small saucer

This spell is to be performed for seven consecutive nights during a waxing moon.

Prepare a petition paper by writing your name three times in the center on the parchment.

Around this in a circle, write out a short sentence describing what you wish to draw toward you (“A kind and loving man”, “a beautiful and caring woman”, etc.) As you do this, make sure that your pen never lifts from the paper until the circle is complete. Do not cross your T’s or dot your I’s until you are finished. If you make a mistake, tear up the paper and begin again.

Next, draw hearts or other symbols that convey the idea of love to you. Place them in the four corners of the paper, and draw arrows from them pointing to the writing in the center with your name. If you work with other symbols of power then feel free to include them as well. Anoint the four corners and the center of the paper with your love-drawing oil. Sprinkle some of the rose petals on the paper and then fold the paper in half toward you. Turn it 90 degrees clockwise and fold again. Repeat this process, always folding toward you, until you cannot fold it any more. Place it in the very center of your altar and place the saucer upside down on top of it.

Dress your candle with the love-drawing oil and make a heart-felt prayer for love to enter into your life. Conjure up feelings of being in love. Imagine your prayer as already being answered and feel how wonderful it is to have love in your life. Place it on top of the saucer and place the rose quartz in front of it.

Make a ring of rose petals on your altar so as to encircle everything within it. Light the candle and allow one knob to burn down and then snuff the flame (do NOT blow it out!)

The next night, light the candle again and allow another knob to burn down before snuffing. Continue this for each of the seven nights until the candle burns completely down. Gather up the rose quartz, the petition paper, and the rose petals, and place them in the red bag. Carry this with you and do not let it be seen by anyone else. When your love manifests in your life, take this bag to a crossroads and bury it. It is done.

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Back from Pantheacon

We are returning to the store after a great weekend at the convention. So many great folk were met and we look forward to seeing many of you visit our shop in the following days.

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Candle Divination Tips

Throughout February we are exploring various techniques of candle magic. Today we are posting a bit about candle divination, listed below are associations related to the flame of your candle.

Strong flame: A tall, full flame is a positive sign, expressing the vitality of the magic working in your favor.

Weak Flame: Your work may lack passion, or else forces such as luck or an adversary may be opposing you. If the flame remains weak for the full duration of the spell it may indicate that the condition you wish to achieve will come to pass only with much effort on your part.

Erratic Flame: When a flame repeatedly alternates between burning tall and low it may indicate conflict. Perhaps you are actually uncertain that the target of your spell is what is best, or else another person may be working against your will.

Active Flame: A flame will jump or flicker when seeking your attention. The difference between an active and erratic flame is that the former is strong. Meditate on your intentions, and address any spirits you have asked to aid your spell to see if they are speaking to you.

Dead Flame: Magic is not working for you. The forces at variance to your will may be stronger than the energy released from your spell. Evaluate your goal, and perhaps try a different approach or spell.

Sparking flame: This may be another way for the spirits to get your attention, or the spark may represent barriers that are being blown up by your magic. Typically a positive sign.

Purification Candle Spell

Each week in February features a new spell built around candle magic. Come by and pick up a free handout about this week's Purification Spell.

Free Candle Dressings

Our candle dressing station features a variety of condition oils, as well as glitter and name papers for you to dress your candle with, and now through February it is free, a value of $3 for each candle. Our staff is here to assist you with any questions concerning how you might enhance your candle magic.

February is Candle Month

February is all about candles and the magic we make with them. Each month this year has a unique theme, which we celebrate with new products, spells, rituals, classes and, as always, education offered by our adept staff. Stop by our store and stay tuned to our blog in order to bring some of the magic we are igniting into your own life. The fire was lit tonight by our own Storm Faerywolf, whose well attended candle class has set our intention for a miraculous month.

Purification Rite

Items needed:

2 white candles

Uncrossing (or Van Van) oil

Uncrossing Bath salts

A glass of cool, fresh water

Begin by dressing the two candles with the oil. Pray over them and ask that you be purified in body, mind, and spirit. Place them outside your bathtub about 2-3 feet apart in such a way so as to create a “gateway” through which you may walk as you enter and exit the tub.

Draw a warm bath and add the Uncrossing bath salts (or, alternatively Uncrossing or Van Van oil added to a cup of whole milk). Pray over the water and ask to be cleansed.

Light the candles and ask that they transform any negativity within and around you into pure, divine light. Enter the bath and bathe in complete, reverent silence for at least several minutes.
Hold the glass of water in front of you so as to catch some of the candlelight within it. Once more, make a prayer and ask that all of your impurities be transformed into divine light. Breathe three breaths out upon the surface of the water, imagining it now shining with the power of your prayer. Drink it down and know that you are taking this transformation deep within you.

Drain the tub and capture a small portion of the bathwater in your glass. Step out and through the gateway of the candles feeling that you are leaving all your troubles behind you. Take the water you have captured outside and throw it against a large, strong tree. It is done.

Halina's Latest Projects

The Mystic Dream's own Halina Z. is teaching her crystal class tonight titled 'Crystals & Storytelling.' Tonight from 6:30 to 8:30, don't miss it.

"Crystals contain records of the past and can be programmed/used to store your traditions and that which you hold sacred. Halina will share how crystals can help you and your family unite over a ritual that can be handed down through your children, partner or friends. This class is a modern take on Native American storytelling."

Also, we have new stock of Halina's unique jewelry now in the store. Come by and see it, and check out her new website originalsbyhaili.com.

Birthday

Come on by today and wish Logan a 'Happy Birthday.' He will be working until 5. Also check out today's readers, Stefn will be casting runes, and Karuna will be reading tarot and casting shells.

Happy Holidays! What's NEW???

There has been a lot of new things happening at The Mystic Dream... First off... here's our new sign! We finally were able to let the dolphins swim free and are officially able to proclaim our new name for all to see! We're very proud of it. It was hand painted by both of us and was a labor of love.


We've also been getting new shipments of products almost everyday with still more new stuff on its way. Come and see our selection of candles: Reiki charged votives and pillars of every color and scent, aligned for almost any magical purpose you can think of: Love, Money, Positive Energy, Spirit... as well as a large selection of herbal Hoodoo candles, including Fiery Wall of Protection, Uncrossing, Mystic Healer, and Recover Lost Money, with many, many more to choose from!

We also received a huge selection of Woodstock wind chimes and table-top energy chimes. Come and see our new arbor display!

New tarot decks... new calendars (yes... we have the Jim Maynard's astrological calendars)... drums... rain sticks... didgeridoos... also new jewelry... ritual tools, and oils!

And we have new readers, too! Logan Delaney is now reading cards on Fridays as well as offering his services as a root worker. Come in and get your cards read or a candle prepared for you.

And on Mondays there is still time to get your Blue Monday special... Kola Soljet will be offering her current special rates on Mondays through the end of December. As of January 2009 her Blue Monday special will be $5 off her normal price. So hurry in and take advantage of her current special rates! Call the store at 925-933-2342 to make an appointment, or for questions.

And finally, on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 4-6pm join us for our Winter Solstice celebration. To witches and Pagans, the solstices and the equinoxes mark some of the holiest times of the year. As we approach the Winter Solstice, the nights are getting longer, but on this day the powers of the sun are returning! Come and join us as we celebrate the return of the sun king with stories, ritual, and a little feast! FREE! Please bring a small food item to share.

There's plenty to see and to do at The Mystic Dream. Come and share your holidays with us!

-Chas and Storm

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New Crystals!

Like many of you do every year after Thankgiving, we at The Mystic Dream get up early, not only to get our store ready for all you eager shoppers, but so that we can go shopping ourselves, getting many of the goodies we will have available for the holiday season. We make a special effort to seek out quality crystals, which will be arriving in the store throughout the weekend.

Halloween Time

'The Mystic Dream' closes early on October 31st in observance of Halloween.
Store hours for that day are 10am to 3pm.

Come in this week to stock up on supplies for your magical celebrations.