Chapter One
one
introduction to
Spell
Casting
Spell casting: Not so foreign territory
Red roses
Floral perfume
Candles
Casting spells is something you do already. The practice is an unconscious ritual in our society. For instance, when you put on perfume, you are amplifying your own energy through scent, which can make you more attractive to others. A gift of red roses is a common love spell, eliciting passionate energy between you and your loved one. Is it any wonder that we all take pleasure in the rituals of romance?
Perfume and red roses are cliches, yet such gifts are charged with ancient significance. Flowers and scents have specific meanings in folklore, which are linked to practices of magic, such as spell casting. This is also true of gemstones. The diamond, a common token of engagement or marriage, is a natural earth crystal that has long symbolized the divine alliance of mind, body, and spirit that is true love. These ...
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