The history behind the Four Thieves Vinegar is a fascinating one! The story goes, during the plague, there were four thieves that continued to break into the homes of the sick, the dead, and the dying to steal their riches. Somehow these four people were able to avoid getting sick. When they were finally captured, they were able trade their freedom for the secret to what kept them from catching the plague when they entered homes of the ill. Each of the thieves contributed one ingredient to the formula.

This history has turned the recipe for Four Thieves Vinegar into a heal all. This formula is also used in banishing spells. The folklore tells us that this formula can banish illness, negative energy, and those that mean you harm!

For this recipe you will need:
*3 Cups of High Quality Apple Cider Vinegar
*4 Cloves of Garlic - Crushed (or more cloves if you like!)
*Tablespoon of Black Pepper
*Teaspoon of Chili Pepper
*Tablespoon of Dried Rosemary

Put all of the ingredients into a glass jar with a sealable lid. Pour the vinegar over the top until you fill the glass - put on the lid. Shake every day for four days before using. 

To use: drink a tablespoon every day. Especially during cold and flu season. 




*Use at your own risk. Do no drink if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. This is not meant as medical advice. 

When you feel like you're a bit stuck perform this spell to help you clear up any obstacles. This bath is best done when you aren't sure what step to take or what to do.

For this ritual you will need:
*One dozen lemons
*One dozen limes
*Bottle of Orange Blossom Water
*Two Cups of Salt

Fill the bathtub with hot water, as hot as you can handle it. Quarter the fruits, squeeze them into the tub, and toss in the rinds. Pour in the bottle of Orange Blossom Water. Add in one of the cups of salt. Finally get into the tub. Rub the rinds on your skin, especially places where you feel stuck energy - don't forget your back. Take your time with this process and soak for as long as you feel called.

When your cleansing process feels complete, get out of the tub and air dry. You are likely to be sticky. Leave the residue on for as long as possible. Use the second cup of salt to scrub any other places on your body that might still feel stuck. Finally, get into the shower and rinse off.

If you feel that you've had some negative energy thrown your way, it might be time to cast a hex breaking spell. 

For this spell you will need the following supplies:
*One Lemon
*Small Dish of Salt
*Small Bowl of Blessed or Holy Water
*Small Plate
*Three Chime Candles (black, white, red)
*Cleansing Incense 
*Athame

Create an altar space with all of the above items. Set the three candles in a triangle shape around your working space and light each of the candles. Light the incense and keep it burning throughout your ritual process. Speak out loud your desire for this hex to be broken and for your path to be unblocked. Repeat this statement as often as you feel called during the spell.

Pick up your athame and pass it through the incense smoke, the flame of each candle, and finally, dip it into the blessed water. Use your athame to slice the lemon into three sections. Dip each of the lemon sections into the water and then into the salt and place them on the small plate.

Move the candles around the plate and let them burn out completely. Leave the altar space set up until the lemons begin to dry out. When they are completely dry, leave them at a crossroad or drop them into running water. If the lemons start to mold or rot, you will need to start this ritual over again. 

Take equal parts of the following herbs and blend them together. You can burn these on an incense or mix them into a simmer pot. For a simmer pot, start with watered down apply cider in a pot and put on low heat on the stove. You can also add sliced citrus fruits in the simmer pot. 
Herbs
*Cinnamon
*Cloves
*Nutmeg
*Crushed Basil Leaves

Burn the herbs or put them in a simmer pot anytime you are expecting company, especially troublesome company!

Here's a little spell to prep for the holiday season. Perform this spell before receiving guests.

For this spell you will need:
*Sage bundle or your favorite cleansing incense
*Small blue candle
*Home Purifying Oil or your favorite cleansing oil

Start at the front door of your home. Light the cleansing incense and begin to walk around your space in a clockwise direction.  Pay special attention to doors, windows, mirrors, and any places that may lead to the outside. Make sure you get every room. Once complete, anoint the blue candle with the Home Purifying Oil. Walk with the candle into every room. Once complete, place the candle as close to the center of your space as you can.

While the candle is burning, use the Home Purifying Oil on all of the door handles in your space. Also use a dot of the oil at the top of every doorway.

Repeat this process anytime you feel like the energy in your home needs an adjustment. 

Rue is an excellent herb for breaking hexes or dispelling negative energy.
For this spell you will need:
*Sprigs of Fresh Rue
*Red Square of Fabric
*Coffin Nail
*Uncrossing Oil

​Take the rue and rub it on your walls, floors, and entryways. As you do this speak out loud that you are releasing all negative energy. Anything that means you harm begone! When you are finished with this process, place some of the rue and the coffin nail in the red fabric and tie it into a small bundle. Anoint it with the Uncrossing Oil. Carry this with you.

This bath is great for cleansing, clearing negative emotions, and it helps to enhance your luck! Plus, it's simple!!

For this working you will need:
*One Cup Boiling Water
*Heaping Teaspoon Dried Basil

​Once the water is totally cooled, strain the water and add it to a bath.

August 1st marks the pagan holiday of Lughnasadh, or as more recently called Lammas. This is a celebration of the harvest season beginning. It is a great time to look at what you are going to be harvesting, what is growing and thriving, and what might need more of your attention before the cold part of the year arrives. This is both literally and metaphorically.

For this spell you will need:
*Journal
*Bowl of Fruits
*Glass Encased Candle
*Blessing Oil

Set up your altar with all of the items above. Light the candle and perhaps play some music. Sit down and write out what you are getting ready to harvest. What is coming into fruition in your life? Where are the places that need more tending? Where do you need to focus your energy now? Write these things down and make a list of the things that you are ready to harvest.

Speak each item out loud and then eat a piece of the fruit. Give yourself a moment to honor and celebrate the fruit of your harvest. Anoint yourself with the Blessing Oil.

This spell can be used when you are going out for a night on the town, going into a job interview, or basically any time you want to make sure you get some attention!

You will need the following items:
*Bewitching Oil
*Kosher Salt
*Favorite Cleansing Incense
*Glitter/MakeUp (this will not be placed on any skin that can't be hidden by clothes)

Take a shower or bath and use the Kosher Salt as a cleanse. As soon as you get out of the shower, before even drying off, use the incense to give yourself a nice smoke cleanse. Then start getting ready. Do whatever you need to do to feel your best and brightest self. Take your time and focus on radiating a glow that will call your most desired attention to you. Use the glitter, or make up, on your heart charka, the spot in the middle of your chest. Use the glitter to make a sigil, symbol, or just simply place a dot there as a way of calling focus to you. Finally, use the Bewitching Oil on your pulse points and lastly on that spot on your chest. Visualize yourself glowing and alluring. See yourself getting everything you desire. Head out!!

Summer Solstice is at the same time as the Feast of Saint John the Baptist. It is the longest day of the year, where we have the most amount of daylight. It is traditional (both for the Solstice and for Saint John's Feast) to celebrate this time of the year with a bonfire. This spell requires the use of a bonfire; so make sure you practice good fire safety!

Gather the following herbs and woods, wildcraft them if you can:
*Mugwort
*Apple
*Oak
*Chamomile
*Thyme

Create a fire with whatever wood is easiest for you. Add the woods and herbs from the list to the fire. Cleanse yourself in the smoke. Run any of your magickal tools through the smoke as well. Spend time around the fire and notice if there are any messages for you in the flames. When the fire goes out and the coals are completely cool, gather some of the ashes to use in your magick for the rest of the year.