Magical power surrounds us. It may be found in everything from rocks and metal to wood, rainwater and a gentle breeze. Plus ourselves, of course. We call this energy the fifth element, essence, or put most simply, Spirit. This spirit is all powerful. It is the basis of life itself. It makes the planets spin, the tide come in, the sun rise and the seasons come around again. It also affects our moods and interactions—both with the world around us and between people. If we can harness this power and channel it, we can use it to achieve great things. So how do we do this? To begin with we have to open our hearts and minds and acknowledge the Spirit. Full moon spell If you were able to fly around in space you could view a full moon every day. The moon herself never changes. It just depends where she happens to be in relation to the sun and the earth. It is our planet that casts the shadow to create a waxing or waning moon. So why should a full moon be any more important than a crescent moon? Well, in one sense it isn't. The moon is the moon is the moon. Yet a full moon provides light. In the days before electricity and street lighting a full moon was an important source of illumination. You could harvest and hunt by it, so man and woman's survival depended on it. But the practical benefits of a full moon in no way detract from the importance of planetary positions. The gravitational pull of the moon is highly influential, affecting everything: the weather, the sea, plants and us — our bodies are, after all, made of 90 percent water. Many farmers understand that planting crops around a full moon can help seedlings grow. This same power can be utilized to strengthen our magic. The following spell can help you tune in and harness this energy. But all the spells in this book may be enhanced when cast around a full moon. A crystal * a pentacle * a wand * dark purple candles in jars Outside at night place your pentacle in the ground with the lighted candles on either side. Hold the crystal in your left hand and the wand in your right. Hold both arms up to the moon, saying: "Glorious Goddess, I bathe in your beauty, energy and light. I acknowledge the magic of this night, the ecstatic spirit of your might. While I may never fully understand the mysteries of your powers, great mother, grant me permission to share in your gift. Empower me to help others." For the last fifteen years our beliefs in Witchcraft have evolved into a way of life. We celebrate the Wiccan sabbats and esbats. We divine with astrology, tarot and runes. With Wicca we invoke, chant, dance, and rite to the sway and ebb of the wheel of the year. We revere nature and the earth we live on as the biggest priority in our lives and lives to come. The Dark Side
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