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Hi Lexa!
I keep forgetting to ask this question and I thought I'd send it to your email specified on your blog... there's a ritual I've been doing for the past year to get rid of negative energy and bring in positive energy. I've been careful to do it not too close or far from either the full or new moon, and made sure to not do it during the moon void of course. I've also tried to pay attention to the significance of the day I chose, and also the time. Whew, lots of stuff to think about! But then there is one more thing. I'm wondering if it must be done under the moon itself...so do I have to also pay attention to the rising and setting times of the moon? Or is it just as good to do it when it isn't visible? Anything else I'm missing? I mean, I've definitely felt the great effects of this ritual, it's one of my favorites if only as a reminder to be positive because after all, I did that ritual. But I was just curious for a while if I should also take into account the rising and setting. I was trying to anyway because it's more enjoyable to see the moon when doing something that involves her, but with all of the other considerations plus work time, etc, it can become quite difficult to schedule!

Thanks Witch Doctor!
g

Greetings g

this is a wonderful question and I love the thought and attention you pay to your rituals. With lunar rites, the rule is to use a waning moon (full to new moon period) when working to banish negative energy and to use a waxing moon (new to full moon period) when trying to invoke positive energy.

Lunar rituals are definitely more powerful when performed under the light of the moon (or at moonrise not moonset). Often it is not possible to perform the rite under the light of the moon. (and there could be multiple reasons for this such as: your schedule, a cloudy night, new or dark moon rites, location limitations...) The rule of thumb is that once you perform the ritual (even if not under the light of the moon), you must track the moon and connect with it's energies until the end of the cycle in which you performed the ritual. For example, if you did a ritual to get rid of negative energy during a waning moon, you should look for the light of the moon at least 3 nights after the rite. Watch it's light diminish and as it does, so will your problem diminish. If you perform a ritual to bring positive energy on a new moon or growing moon, track the moon and watch it grow. Try to connect with the full moon of that ritual cycle so you can visualize your positive situation coming to fruition.

In the case of your ritual, there is a dual purpose and so it is more complex. In my opinion, you should do the ritual on the first day or evening (or at moonrise) of the new moon because the moon is still dark and therefore a perfect time to get rid of negative energy. Then on the second day of the new moon (or 3rd day), look for the first sliver of light in the sky and visualize your positive energy growing. In fact, you could even track the moon all the way to full and connect with the abundance of positive energy and light that you want to invoke into your life.

I find that the Hebrew lunar calendar is the most comprehensive, accurate, and spiritual to work with. The Rosh Chodesh (New moon) is a sacred time and will always be marked for two days on the calendar. (You can even download it on your iCal) The first day being the dark period or beginning of light not yet visible to the eye and the second day revealing the first visible sliver of light. The witches usually say to begin positive rituals 24 hrs after the new moon and that is because they are only counting the first day as the new moon day. In my experience, the first new moon day represents the conception. The second day is the birth of the light. Anyone wanting to give birth to a healthy baby, concept, project, relationship, business venture, etc would certainly want to make sure there was nothing negative present in the conception and in this way safeguarding the actual birth.

A word about the days of the weeks...Monday is sacred to the moon (Lunes) but if you follow the new moon calendar, your ritual will fall on different days of the week. I think this is a good idea because each day of the week coincides with a different part of the life. By performing your ritual on different weekdays from month to month, you can remove negative energy and bring positive energy to different areas of your life. Let the new moon inform you which day of the week is best on any given month.

The new moon days for this month are August 10 and August 11 2010. The first new moon day falls on a Tuesday. Tuesday is Mars and deals with our aggression and our sexual energy. It also relates to our health. Work on removing any negative energies in those areas of your life. The second new moon day falls on a Wednesday. Wednesday is Mercurial and governs our creativity, our art, our neighborhood, our siblings and social lives. Focus on bringing positive energy into those areas of your life for August.

Much continued success with your moon rites and thank you for this wonderful question.

love & light
Lexa

OKRAnomic Magick

Dear Mrs Lexa Rosean,
Does Okra due to its green color have any known Magickal attributes?
-Daniel B

Thanks for the great question. Okra is a wonderful food & unfortunately an
oversite not to include in my book The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients.
You are correct in calling attention to the green color of Okra. Many green colored foods (including Okra) can be worked with to draw fertility/prosperity. Seeded plants (such as grapes) are also used in money rituals and Okra contains white seeds which makes it especially good for cleansing and removing financial obstacles. Okra is one of the main staples of "soul food" and was also known as slave food. Unfortunately we are all (rich and poor), slaves to the current global economic problems and all of us could use a good infusion of Okra into our diets.

The fruit (vegetable) is also phallic shaped and that makes it a prime ingredient for sex magick. But perhaps the most magickal quality of "Gumbo" or Okra is it's texture. The uniquely sticky gooey characteristic that often turns folks off from eating it is exactly the reason why Okra yields such powerful spiritual benefits. Cook Okra in seafood gumbo for comfort, protection, and sustenance during hard times (regardless of the lunar cycle). It acts as a thickening agent on the spiritual level just as it does on the physical plane and will help to stretch whatever resources you have to cover your expenses until better times come along. It is good for getting jobs, money & financial opportunities to stick to you! Eat it on a new moon (and during waxing moon cycles) when looking for work or when you are freelancing and want to get return clients or referrals.

Okra is a member of the cotton family and has strong communication vibrations. Eat on Wednesday to help bring business from advertising. The cottons also ward off poverty, so eat anytime you feel in financial danger or hang and dry Okra flowers or fruit over the hearth to protect from financial disaster.
Finally, as I mentioned, the amazing Okra also has some special "tantric" properties. Eat pickled okra to last longer in bed. Cook okra with stewed tomatoes on a full moon and feed to a lover to keep him/her faithful and to give a "sticktuitiveness" to the relationship. It can also be eaten after a miscarriage to insure that the next pregnancy will stick and the woman will safely carry to full term. In this case, the okra should be sliced so the seeds are exposed, lightly sauteed with olive oil or butter and sea salt and shared by the couple on a new moon.
Hail & Blessings to the Okra - a gift of Mother Earth infused with Magickal attributes!

Renewal and Quick Cash

Hi Lexa
I have bought one of your power spells book which has a renewal spell and it say about 10 eggs that you take your bath with and once we have finished do you throw the eggs in the garbage or throw it in the river or what to do with it.

I also need some emergency money how do I go about with that.I need $3500.00 by the 20th of this month which spell shall I do to get that money,Please help me I have few payments behind.

Please e-mail me as soon as possible.

Thank you

Asmeen

Dear Asmeen

After you leave the bath, let all the water drain from the tub. Then gather the 10 eggs carefully without breaking them and place them in a paper and then a plastic bag. Take them outside your dwelling and throw them in the trash. As for your second request, I have the ingredients for a fast luck money bath up on my website. It works wonders so check it out!

Blessed Be
Lexa

Freeze the Enemy Within

Dear Lexa,

Hi. My name is Amy, I have a question concerning a Freezer Spell. I respect your wisdom, I have a copy of the Supermarket Sorceress and it has helped me many times, to balance and achieve some peace in my life. What I wanted to know is if its possible to do a freezer spell on myself? This may sound odd, but if it can work on those that wish to make you miserable or on an enemy I thought I would apply this logic to me because sometimes I stand in the way of my own happiness- if that makes any sense. I don't physically hurt myself but I want to rid myself of alot of negativity and pain that I have carried for so long, I have talked about this in therapy and tried to rid myself of feeling bad but its still nagging me a little and I would really like to be free of it once and for all. Do you think this is possible, and if so can things be added to the water, such as honey or sugar to maybe help my attitude or an herb for clarity? I really appreciate your time and consideration on this and any advice you could share I would be grateful for. Sincerely-Amy

Dear Amy
believe it or not, you are not the first to ask this question of me. Yes, I suppose it is possible to use the freezer spell to "freeze" or put on hold negative traits within yourself. The problem lies in the fact that using this spell (instead of a good banishing spell) will only put these issues at bay and not truly banish or heal them.
Since you have the Supermarket Sorceress book, please check out the Spell to Break a Bad Habit, Obstacle Remover, and Spell to Banish Negativity as they are more suited to your situation.
blessed be
Lexa

Spell of the Day-New Moon

It is a new moon in Aries - Time for ACTION!
By High Noon the Moon will move into Taurus - Time for HEALING!
TAKE AN ACTION TOWARD HEALING
Today is the day to perform the spell to IMPEACH BUSH!!!

Light a white candle and as the flame rises, ask by saying a prayer in your own words that this country rise to be the best it can be. Ask for all things to come to light regarding the Bush Administration so that the act of impeachment can begin and allow the healing to commence. Then write or call your representative in Congress and call for the immediate impeachment of Bush, Cheney, and the rest of their gang. It's time to let go of the darkness and let in the light! So Mote it Be!!!

Magickal Monday

today we stand on the threshold of a new moon and we are in the last days of winter. today is a day to meditate on the "thaw". what have you been saving that now needs to come out of storage or deep freeze and begin to breathe again? is there also something you have been holding onto that it's time to let go of? today is the day to shed the heaviness of your life and begin to welcome in the light of spring. burn a white candle and rose, wisteria, or sandalwood incense to honor the spirit of this day and to create a magickal aura of opening and clearing. With the moon in Pisces, you can feel compassion for yourself and others. let go and let god/dess.
blessed be

13 ways to prevent Psychic Attacks TT#2

Top 13 Ways to Prevent and/or Break Psychic Attacks

1 Place a glass of water by your bed at night. Add 3 pinches of sea salt and say 3x: “Evil spirits, touch not me, nor mine. Thy power I drain into this brine.” In the morning, pour the water down the toilet and flush.

2 Rub a thin layer of lanolin over your entire body. Including the head and hair. Sleep with this overnight. This will seal the aura and prevent any astral attacks.

3 Bathe in fresh coconut milk. Highly protective.

4 Remove all metal jewelry from body. Soak items in sea salt for 3 days before putting back on body. Metal can be used to conduct negative energy for attacks.

5 Crack an egg open in a glass, and fill glass with water. Cover glass with plate and turn upside-down. Burn a white candle on top of the plate. When candle has finished burning, carry glass and plate to toilet, and empty contents.

6 Leave coins at cemetery gates at midnight.

7 Keep the stomach full

8 Hang garlic around the room and burn the next day. Repeat until symptoms alleviate.

9 Keep onions around the room each day. Burn them the next day and discard the ashes.

10 Eat only meat until symptoms subside.

11 Avoid solitude.

12 Take hot baths or showers.

13 Keep pressure on solar plexus. A hot water bottle will do wonders.


These remedies can be used whenever needed but you will find them most effective when performed on a dark moon. The dark moons occur one day before the new moons.

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Psychic Self Defense Lesson I

As promised after Thursday 13's post on the 13 signs you are under Psychic Attack, here are some remedies to relieve your symptoms and stop the attack. One of the most effective tools of defensive psychic combat is pure lanolin. You can usually find pure lanolin in a good pharmacy. It is highly protective and seals the aura so that no negative vibrations can enter within. Before using the lanolin, the body must be cleansed and properly prepared.

Take a spiritual cleansing bath to remove any negativity from the body. Soak for a minimum of ten minutes in a warm bath with these ingredients added to the bath water:

lemon juice from a whole lemon
a cup of baking soda
3 crushed bay leaves
and 3 tablespoons of seasalt

Air dry and rub a thin coat of lanolin into clean skin making sure the entire external body is covered. DO NOT USE INTERNALLY. The lanolin must remain on the skin for a 36 hour period. (that means no bathing or showering afterwards.) It is also important that the practitioner sleep within the first seven hours of the anointing. It is therefore suggested that one begin this ritual before bedtime.

During sleep, the body rests and the soul is free to journey and be cleansed on the higher planes. When we sleep, critical works takes place in the spiritual world. A person under psychic attack is most vulnerable during sleep but yet, while sleeping, the soul has the most power to heal, transform, cleanse, and change. Whosoever performs this rite shall see relief of symptoms upon waking and within the 36 hours, all symptoms of psychic attack shall be removed. In order to prevent further attack, it is suggested that the rite be performed two more times. Once on a new moon and again on the following full moon. The initial ritual shall be performed at any time regardless of the moon phase so that the practitioner may obtain swift release from the psychic attack.

Stay tuned for Lesson 2 when we will discuss the Mal occhio, Jettatore, and Ayn haRah ~ better known as the Evil Eye...