Witch Balls: Holders of intention

Briefs and Brooms usually focuses on justice, and often that means looking at the ugliness that shows us there is a need for justice. It is easy for me to forget that magik can be . . . magical!

Witch balls allow focusing energy and intention. The round globe is continuous and a perfect container for long-term vision. Hanging in a window, the ball shows off beautiful selections of herbs or other materials and emits beautiful scents as the sun's warmth come through . . . a reminder of intentions set yesterday or months ago!

My first three witch balls were made on a whim. I had three globes from a chandelier. A little research refreshed my memory on the use of witch balls. One ended up packed down with herbs for protection, one with general prosperity herbs, and one with fun reminders of a friend who moved away (herbs associated with her ancestral path). They hang in my window today, and are a focal point--spurring discussion about my craft.

Later, I made a witch ball as part of a course. This ball incorporated a piece of money (prosperity), a charm, a written intention, and herbs. The ball was smaller and more portable, of the "Christmas" variety. Today, its lavender scent encourages me as I write and plan.

This weekend, I introduced witch balls to a new crowd--planning to take this modality on the road to a party, I realized it would be attended by children. I packed down a supply of beads, sparkles, and fun supplies for kids. The results were amazing as the kids dug in, eager to exhibit their creativity. I told them to pack the balls with things that made them feel happy--and they did!

One packed her ball to the brim--it was so heavy, I had to design a reinforced holder rather than relying on string:

Larger charms that didn't fit inside the balls were tied to the outside!

True to my heart, several chose purples for their balls--here, two bffs made nearly-matching balls:

Stickers can further embellish the exterior of the balls!

The flurry of hands as the kids worked was amazing; they thought of new ideas and reached for new colors and shapes more quickly than I could replenish supplies!:

Beads, glitter (the big kind, so the parents wouldn't kill me), ribbon, stickers . . . .

Making a witch ball is easy and can be fun and profound. 

On my own, I begin with gathering some of my favorite materials and setting an intention. I then add materials charged with my intention and, if possible, associated with the qualities I seek. Some of my favorite herbs are listed here.

Fun add-ins include essential oils like bergamot for attraction or lavender for cooling out. These can add to the scent and intention of the herbs. Written intentions (in corresponding colored ink or on corresponding papers) can add to focus. I even have one ball that includes a folded piece of money--for prosperity! 

Although making the ball can be meaningful when done alone, it is fun is groups (as the above pictures prove). If you would like to "Witch and Wine"--making witch balls or other crafty tools in a group, contact me via personal message.

For those who are more solitary, here's a partial list of supplies to get you started (wine not included!):

Balls or shapes (try fun shapes or designs!):

Don't forget fun fillers and add-ins!:





Nice scents enhance the balls (be sure to leave the top unsealed or otherwise provide ventilation):
Don't forget pretty ribbon or string to hang the ball!:

From Missing Member to Missing: Penis Spell

I recently posted a spell I used to remove someone's penis after he used sexual threat and innuendo on a repeated basis to intimidate my client.

Of all the spells and work that I do, this one tends to get the most attention. It is serious--one wouldn't use this spell because someone stole a parking space or was late for dinner. In fact, in the case where I used it, the spell was not my technique of first resort. I tried negotiating, reasoning, using the legal process, and simpler, positive-outcome and truth-focused spells first.

The spell was effective, and my client made great gains. The sexual harasser's behavior came to light, even in open court. We won the case!

However, more interesting, the harasser has closed up shop. This attorney, who was going to let me keep my license and not get sanctions only if I was a good girl and dropped the case, is going to be no more.

The power of the spells should not be underestimated. As here, words and works can be used to the greater good!

From the sublime to the delicious, there are many ways to incorporate penis magik into your life!

Not that into you . . .

My dog likes to say, "You have to drag me everywhere on a leash to keep me from running away. Maybe that's what they call a HINT, lady!" And here is the perfect witchy illustration:

Tomorrow's Friday . . . Get Out Your Witchy Stuff and Your Booze

Spelled Success!

Spells are tricky! It can be hard to see the work being done, the desired outcome, and timing as outcomes of magik. Often, the spell is cast and an outcome may take weeks or months to manifest--sometimes by design, sometimes because our timing is not the same as the universe's timing.

This past week though, I got to see a spell come through perfectly . . . on time, unexpected, and as requested. If drive-through windows at fast-food restaurants were as efficient as the universe was this past week, they wouldn't need those spaces for people to pull off and wait for orders! In my case, my fries were hot, fresh, and perfectly golden.

The spell was cast on August 21, the solar eclipse, with the intention of bringing truth to light. The supplies and incantations are set forth here.

In less than two weeks, a person who slandered me, the target of the spell, retired. The joy was complete and immediate, with friends making such dramatic declarationa] as that the person "can't hurt you anymore."

In gratitude, I provided Hekate and the other gods on my altar) with some apple and a lit white candle.

This is, or is very close to, the statue of the goddess on my altar:




I cannot find an image of the apple I use, but an apple cut in half horizontally will reveal a pentagram inside.

I keep a small, hollow wooden apple--something like this one:



Hekate (and other gods and goddesses) are always at work! Magik is one way of communicating with them . . . and they do answer!

Shut Up and Scratch

When shutting up is not enough . . . some people need a little of that good ole itching and burning sensation.

I did the attached spell to keep an opponent in a litigation situation off my friend. I wanted to bind her mouth, and in fact bound her entire head (ears, eyes, nose, mouth) for a nothing in/nothing out effect. My friend, who asked me do do the spell, wanted itching and burning--specifically, big post-shaving blisters.

Today, the woman was silenced in court. Not only did she not speak, no one was receptive or interested in her point of view. No one seemed to want to explain matters to her or provide her with advice; even her own lawyer seemed appropriately repulsed by her sad-sack client She presented like a zombie (reminding me of a certain mother-in-law who mastered the zombie effect without any majickal assistance).

Ingredients:

One corn cob (I broke off a stubby piece that bore a resemblance to the party; for fun, you could decorate it with words representing your intention, the name of the person, or even carve a face or other features--doing this spell, I was not in a whimsical frame of mind and worked in broad, angry strokes)

One long piece of mother-in-law's tongue a/k/a snake plant, viper's bowstring, Sansevieria trifasciata (I was lucky enough to find a "rubbery" piece that was easy to work with)

One witch's ball a/k/a sweetgum ball, Liquidambar styracifua

Hot pepper (powder and whole)

Red raffia

Cheese plate or bell jar

As always, my ingredients lists are not designed to spur a shopping spree. You should substitute freely, setting your intentions.

I gathered my ingredients and first wrapped the mother-in-law's tongue around the top (head) of the cob. I focused my intent on shutting on messages to help with the litigation to and from the object out. She was to be silenced and to experience disorientation and inability to get information. I secured the piece of mother-in-law's tongue with raffia, repeating the intention and further intending the spell hold until this matter is resolved--and that the object never contact my friend again--ever, for anything, unless she is welcomed.

I dipped the bottom of the cob into a stew that (by luck) I had going. The stew was full of garlic and peppers. Of course, I would have simply used a ground power or infusion absent this happy coincidence. The intention was itching, physical discomfort.

I then placed the pepper on the bottom and bound with raffia. I envisioned stinging pain, nettles, needing to leave the litigation area to tend to the discomfort.

After this, I placed the witch's ball over the doll. I felt a sense of fun poking it into the cob (creating the "itching" in my mind), but usually would more gently rest it just to keep this person/spirit off me/my people.

Bitchy, bitchy what you say; itchy, itchy come court day.

I placed the cob under a glass (cheese plate) as is my custom. She will stay there until the crucial stage that is now happening is over. After that, I will offer to put her out to biodegrade or give her to my friend to freeze, deface, or whatever she feels meets her needs.

My cheese plate was dusty from a recent upheaval; I decided I liked the look!

The majick never ends--I did a little more work during the proceedings. I was not the responsible attorney and was just sitting in an anteroom where negotiations prior to court were taking place. I took a packet of pepper from my purse (where I always keep pepper and salt for quick spells), quickly set an intention for it to act as hotfoot powder, and discreetly sprinkled it in the direction where the opponent would walk upon exit. After that, the parties emerged very quickly with word things were in my friend's favor. The bad person continued her zombie-like expression. She left very quickly as soon as the proceedings were over. I think she had an itch to scratch!

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.