Simple Clarity Spell

Setting intentions can be the hard part, and yet is widely acknowledged to be the key to success of any majickal working. Do you want your opposing counsel's penis to fall off, or do you just want to win a motion? Do you want a large settlement or just to bring harmony to a difficult situation? It can be hard to find your way through these questions, especially when it comes to larger issues like life path.

I recently experienced a set-back that easily could have resulted in hexing this way and that--and it still may. However, I felt a strong call to clarity first.

As with any spell or working I offer, intention is everything--you should adapt, adapt, adapt!

1.  First, I set my intention for clarity. Rather than trying to solve, punish, manipulate, or change, I decided, here, to invoke nothing but clarity. I wanted to gain a clear sense of next steps. 

2.  I paid a visit to my local witch shop. This is entirely optional, and I do not believe buying is ever the only solution. I felt a strong call in the beginning--my intention-setting process--to use purple candles. In the early stages, I actually saw a vision of me holding a purple candle and experiencing peace and clarity. While I do not believe material things are necessary to work majick, in this case, the visit felt like an opportunity to soak up the atmosphere of our local shop, visit, and support a good local resource. I bought several purple candles--a whimsical one with a quote threatening to unleash flying monkeys and a more somber hoodoo candle along with a votive and several chimes.

Here are some of the candles I used (note that clicking on affiliate links might make me a whole goo-gob of money). The Flying Monkey candle was fun and introduced some needed levity into my work, while the High John candle brought important qualities calling for justice and balance, had a great scent, and included a label that could be used to record intentions and incorporate into the spell:

3. I set up my candles, something some might prefer to do in circle. I used a whimsical skull platter for portability and fire safety and created a small aluminum foil tray for the candles, which I arranged according to the four corners. Later, in circle, I (not pictured) scattered some lavender for peace and tranquility though the candles. My post on herbs for justice is here.

4. I called in the four corners, set my intention, and asked for clarity as I lit the candles. I am not one for long, rhyming invocations, but it would be fine to do one.

In the beginning: candles burning in the early stages of the spell.

5. After breaking the initial circle, I lit the candles on subsequent days--in the spirit of a 7-day candle.

Clarity? Well, I am clearer on a few things. A multi-day spell calls me back to my circle, meditation, and intention. I know I will make some changes, and am moving forward with greater confidence in the area where I felt confusion.

10 Most Effective Herbs for Justice

When I have an upcoming court date or due date, I have success with the following herbs (and related) items:

1.  Galangal -- I chew and spit pieces of root into a bowl (these can be used to make a mojo packet to carry with me later) for three days (if time allows). I also am a dedicated burner often mix some into a burning bowl with my intention or coat a candle (ashes and leavings can go in a mojo). Galangal brews into a delicious (ginger-ish) tea, or can be slurped up in wonderful Thai soup.

2.  Witch's Ball -- Sweet gum. This amazing herb helps keep people and problems away. For example, I might use it in a ritual where I ask a person's efforts against me to be ineffective. Setting it on top of something representing a person (image, business card, a pleading they submitted) keeps them and their energies at bay. 3. Devil's shoe string -- Where was this powerful herb all my life? It can banish and hex. A bit tied around my ankle, under my pants, does not set off courthouse metal detectors. I charge it with a protective intention, and wear it to court.

I use it with specific intention in workings, keep it near my altar as a passive aid in warding off the bad stuff, and put it between me and those I experience as having negative energy or intention. A friend puts it on the business card or something representing someone she wants to keep away. The picture below is a sweet gum ball I placed on a tarot card that stood in for a person who was causing a friend troubles (and he asked my help).

My Tarot deck is Visconti-Sforza

3. Devil's shoestring. Where was this herb on my life?! I use it for binding, hexing, and protecting--it can do all of these at once! A bit around my ankle makes it through security for court, and jar of it stands guard over my altar area.

4. Graveyard dirt -- This is not an herb, but a great helper. The dirt I select, with permission, is from the grave of my dog, who was particularly protective of me. I once came under attack from a dishonest client. I took the dirt and used it to draw a circle around my waist. An anticipated antagonistic court appearance turned entirely in my favor; I was beyond the reach of the grasping, angry client. I also keep some of this pure, protective energy near my bed and altar in small salt shakers.

5. Witch's salt -- My purple salt (blended with lavender and salt) brings truth and clarity. In addition to keeping it on my altar and around my work area, I like to wear some in a poison ring (making "poison ring" a bit of a misnomer). It is a wonderful gift for those needing to clear a space or call in positive energy.

6. Solomon's Seal root -- in addition to burning or setting on my altar with intention prior to court dates, I find a little of this carried with me brings truth forward in the courtroom or meetings.

7. High John root -- the same as above, when we had a local Solomon's Seal shortage!

8. Custom blend -- I think we should each create our own and will post my recipe in another post, but mine is hot pepper (magnifier), garlic, black pepper, salt, and other herbs according to specific intention. I carry it in my ring, put a little in a mojo bag, or carry some in a tissue where I can allow it to scatter. 

9.  Rosemary -- rosemary is the go-to protection herb for me and many others. A sprig can be attractive and not call attention when tucked into a calendar or into the top of a purse. It cleanses and protects.

10. Mother-in-law's tongue -- going by snake plant and many other names, this plant works powerful magic. I keep some as a houseplant, and snip off a piece with permission. I then roll it and tie with string, strips of slippery elm bark, or raffia to bind the tongue of someone who just will not speak truth. I find it both binds the tongue (of the opponent) and closes the ears (of the would-be audience). This can be helpful for stopping gossip as well as stifling dishonest parties in litigation.

None of the above are presented here in relation to any specific intention. Of course, it is important to be clear on the intended recipient/outcome of any spell. A spell on clarity is here.