The Square of Saturn, from the time of King Solomon, has been used in witchcraft and magic for "Protection" from all enemies, be they Human or supernatural. The square is it's most effective when used the way King Solomon used it himself, this being as part of the Second Pentacle of Saturn. The figure (shown above at the beginning of the article) shows the complete pentacle.
If you create your own, doing the work yourself, it will add even more power to your Saturn Pentacle. The Square of Saturn pentacle will make one side of a very important talisman to wear around your neck on a ribbon or chain. The standard size for a talisman such as this is (3 inches in diameter), this will make it easier to use your pentacle in combination or as medallions.
The Square of Saturn itself is:
S A T O R
A R E P O
T E N E T
O P E R A
R O T A S
Part of the magic of the square is it's perfection of form that reads from any direction, and more comes form the Kabbalistic Numerology. Set in the Pentacle (at the top of the page) and properly consecrated, this becomes an exceptionally good tool for protection.
The equipment needed to make your pentacle is a compass, a straight edge, a fountain pen with black ink and card stock paper. The vibrations from you during the construction should be loving and help bind it to you - so your mood of confidence and peace is essential during the time you are drawing and lettering your work. Be neat but do not try to be a perfectionist.
This will be a one of kind pentacle because you have worked "yourself" into it. Even if the lettering is uneven. The pentacle should then be glued to a metal or wooden disk and protected with several coats of varnish. Then it can be consecrated with a ritual similar to an ankh consecration.
Here is the chant:
Square of power, Saturn's life,
Protect me ever more from strife.
Bound to me by word and Light,
Keep me safe both day and night.
A strong protector unto me,
And As my Will, So Mote it Be!
Next, I will show you how to do a Jupiter Medallion for the opposite side, to bring riches, honor and wealth.
Good Luck, Good Love and Good Magic!
Lory
Over the past few years there has been renewed interest in one of the most powerful of human mystical symbols - the "Labyrinth." It is unlike the "Maze," who's function is for entertainment, and where walking through it and getting lost in it is part of the fun.
The Sacred Labyrinth is Unicursal, ie. it has only one path to the center, covering the entire Labyrinth with no dead ends. The Unicursal Labyrinth is a symbol of wholeness, birth and transformation which has been used in many parts of the world for thousands of years. The Labyrinth is a symbol of spirit coming into matter (prima-materia) within the womb of the Mother Goddess. Birth, or coming into this world, is symbolized by the leaving of the Labyrinth for the first time. It is Universal symbol, known by most cultures of the world except China and Sub-Saharan Africa.
As a symbol it is unique because it can be of any size from the motif of a coin to one large enough to walk through. It has a difficult entry, and as a pathway of a pilgrim or soul or spirit it represents "transformation" by a singular, circular route.
Only the Unicursal Labyrinth has protective, initiatory and geomantic magic uses. In India, it is used as a "Yantra" (charged sacred diagram) for focusing the mind. To the Hopi of North America, it is an emblem called "Mother Earth."
Small flat stones with the classical Labyrinth design carved into them are used in Britain and Ireland as trance-inducing agents. These are known as brain-stones, troy-stones, moon-stones, or serpent-stones.
These Labyrinth carvings can be used to induce a state of mental hypnosis or trance. This is achieved by staring at the pattern, and following the path of the Labyrinth with a finger, in and out, in and out until one is "Amazed!" During this process, one can use a rhythmic hum or chant based on a deity's or rune's name and should be done until the desired state is achieved.
In the Norse tradition there are three basic types of Unicursal Labyrinths. The most widespread is the "Classical" Labyrinth, with a single, fairly simple pathway to the center. Simpler than this, but less common is the Labyrinth which has one-way loops leading to the center. Lastly related to this one is a type popular in Scandinavia and Germany, the 'in-and back' Labyrinth, where the path does not end at the center but returns the runner to the entrance.
Wherever a Labyrinth of traditional design is made, the character of the site is altered. A formerly unimportant area becomes a focus of human interest, and energies are generated there.
Brightest of Blessings,
Lory
Nauthiz is also called by the names: Naudhiz, Nyd, Naut, Naudr. A quick descriptive reference would be Need, Necessity and distress. The color of Nauthiz is "Black." It corresponds to the letter or stave "N." The deity most associated with Nauthiz would be the Norn "Skuld."
Skuld is the youngest of the Norns and is usually portrayed as wearing a veil, while Urd and Verdandi have none. The meaning of this is that the future is hidden from site or "vision." But if Skuld is approached in a friendly, manner of reverence, she will lift her veil and give you a brief look into the future.
Through it's power inspiration can be gained. In the process of self discovery and development, it is the mystery which points to the way of knowledge of one's personal direction or destiny. And it is a tool for development of one's personal Will.
From a "Magical" perspective Nauthiz can be very useful. It can be used as a psychological tool to overcome distress (or just stress) in life. Nauthiz can be used as a sort of Magical "War Fetter" to restrict other people from harming you. The rune was scratched on warriors finger nails for protection in battle.
Nauthiz clears up "Distress" that clouds our reality or judgement. It brings up things from the past (not necessarily good) that drive us. Also Nauthiz indicates that "Caution" is used to succeed. The negative meaning of Nauthiz is "Impatience" which can lead to disaster.
There is an old Germanic association that links the Nauthiz rune with the element of fire. "Need Fire" was originally the kindling for High rituals such as Yule, Beltane, Samhain, and Summer Solstice. Couples leaping over the fire at the time of Hand-fastings (or weddings) is a remnant of this custom.
Brightest of Blessings,
Lory
Wise-women, seeresses, rune-mistresses and healers were closely connected with Freya in the Viking world. She is the goddess of magic and love affairs (not marriages).
The female volva went about the ancient tribes giving predictions of the future through trance and were linked to cults of both Freya and Odin. They also did healing and occasional cursing. They did not marry, although they did take lovers. These women carried a staff with a bronze cap or mounting and wore capes, hoods and gloves of fur.
The sacred symbol of both Freya and her twin brother Frey is the boar. Boar images were used on ceremonial objects and war helmets. Some Teutonic tribes wore masks or helmets that covered the face and had a tusk protruding on each side.
A Swedish king had a helmet Hildgoltr (Battle Pig) and won another helmet Hildisvin (Battle Swine). Neck-rings and arm-rings also carried the boar symbol.
Freya was also known as the great "Dis". The "Disir" (goddesses) were nine women dressed in black and carrying swords. Nine ( a Moon number) was considered the most sacred and mysterious of numbers. At the beginning of Winter, particularly in Sweden, these (Spirits) and Freya were worshiped in a ceremony called the Disablot. The Disir brought good luck, but they were also merciless in exacting justice.
Seider is a form of magic, trance and divination that originated with Freya, and it was a feminine mystical craft. It was fairly independent of runic magic, being more involved in shape shifting, astral body travel through the nine worlds, sex magic and other techniques.
Brightest of Freya's Blessings
Lory
This Norse Magic Spell can be used when you feel overwhelmed, and your work load is so great that you could really use some help. In today's workforce there is the "Hey, that's not "my" job!" attitude.
So when you need a job done and you want to have others "help" you out and be glad to do it, use this spell. It can also be used to gain "Command" and will cause others to treat you more respectfully at work.
Allspice, cinnamon and clove are the central "Controlling" ingredients. Ginger steps up the actions of those you want to command. Lemon and Orange make them feel more generous toward you.
Ingredients:
Allspice
Cinnamon
Clove
Ginger
Lemon and Orange peel
Prepare a bowl of powdered allspice, cinnamon, clove, ginger, lemon, and orange peel, leave it out in the workplace. Dust your hands with this mixture when you need to gain control. This blend of Magical ingredients should summon their service with a smile.
Good Luck, Good Love and Good Magic!
Lory
I think that most of us believe that our Aura, and this is assuming we even think we "have" an Aura, just pretty much takes care of itself. What we fail to consider is that our "Aura" is "alive." It has to be Magically nurtured and cleansed just as much as the physical body.
A clean Aura is important! If we have a cloudy, dirty gray Aura "this" is what we will attract in kind from the Universe. Be it a new love interest, job, business opportunities, or what have you. A dirty Aura is also a bed for illness, sickness and disease. Want to stay healthy keep your Aura clean. So if you want to attract better opportunities and good health a clean Aura is a "must."
After bathing or showering, before you think of leaving the dressing area, it is time to clean and perfume your Aura, in much the same way you did your body. Stop for a brief 30 seconds to 30 minutes, depending on you. How long does it take for "you" to feel that your Aura is as clean as your body that you have freshened and put attractive clothes on?
It is a simple technique of asking for Light to bathe you and cleanse your Aura. Feel the powerful shaft of Light beaming down and washing your Aura just as a running brook would wash your body.
Then send the Light before you. Direct it mentally and say aloud: "I send the Light before me to make the path easy and the way straight. It brings inspiration, uplifting, effectiveness, enthusiasm and joy to every being who comes close to my Aura. I am Light going to meet Light, and only GOOD can result."
Good Luck, Good Love and Good Magic!
Lory
The season of "Believing" is winding down. The big day of families ripping into presents with the Joy, greed and avarice is over. Now thoughts of credit card debt and perhaps over drawn bank accounts creep in. Feeling let down and depleted, we wonder where's the Happiness gone?
We place so many demands and limitations on "happiness." Perhaps we think we will be happy when we get a bigger kitchen, or a new job, or the perfect someone to share our life with. But wouldn't you like to find the Magic Key of being happy right now?
Where we make our mistake is we need to stop thinking that things outside our control will bring us happiness. We need to adopt a new state of mind, and quality of "thought."
Sounds corny but every morning when we wake up we are given a wonderful, Magical gift - another day of Life - so let's make the most of it!
Admittedly, remodeling the kitchen, landing the job we've been dreaming of, or finding that special someone can make us feel - at least momentarily - happier. But "Magic" seeds of contentment are planted deep within us. Happiness that the world cannot take away only flourishes in the secret garden of our souls.
By tending to our inner garden and uprooting the seeds of external expectations, we can nurture authentic happiness the same way we would nurture something that's beautiful and alive. Because Happiness is a "Living" emotion.
Ultimately, genuine happiness can only be realized once we commit to making it a personal priority in our lives. This may be new behavior for some of us and a bit intimidating. But be gentle with yourself. It will unfold. Today, you may not be familiar with the magic of the "happiness habit". But like any new behavior, Happiness can be learned.
Brightest of Blessings,
Lory
