FULL MOON ESBAT Artisan Alchemy Soy Votives w/ Real Sterling Silver for Goddess & Light Work, Anointing, Pulling Intentions Into Reality

ז׳ באב תשע"א
Lughnasadh 9

The FULL MOON is a time of expressive Feminine Power throughout creation and all manifest reality, whether physical or subtle. A time for anointing and consecrating, the Full Moon is also a time for celebrating feminine spirituality and for drawing into reality the intentions given the breath of Life under the power of the Dark Moon. As the Dark Moon Goddess says, "let there be Life," the Bright Moon Goddess says, "and there is Life."

For those who operate or desire to operate with the FULL MOON power of Second Sight Clarity, the potential for self actualization beckons and calls with the promise of radical Awareness. Answer the call of the Full Moon using these exquisite FULL MOON ESBAT Artisan Alchemy™ ritual altar spell soy pillar votive candles. Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, hand poured and witch-crafted individually with focused magical intent, and charged with a triplet of herbs sacred to the Moon Goddess (Myrrh, Sandalwood and Jasmine), FULL MOON ESBAT votives are an elegant testimony to the manifesting power of Light. Boldly scented with the powerfully deep mystical aroma of Myrrh, Sandalwood and Jasmine, each uniquely Artisan crafted FULL MOON ESBAT votive is dusted with ultra fine genuine real STERLING SILVER Moon Goddess fairy shimmer (made with Sterling Silver) and gemstone charged with White Moonstone.

FULL MOON ESBAT votives may also be used for acquisition of practical knowledge, skill and wisdom, and for increasing stored magical energy, empowering spells, dreamwork, communion with manifest companions, and implementation of work toward set goals.

This listing is for a set of 3 straight pillar soy votives.

Each votive measures 2" tall.

Matching soy pillar candle is also available (see separate listing). Matching ritual oil available in the Potions / Oils / Brews section of the shoppe.

Comes beautifully packaged.

DARK MOON ESBAT Artisan Alchemy Soy Votives w/ Real Sterling Silver for Dark Goddess & Shadow Work, Occult Wisdom, New Beginnings

ז׳ באב תשע"א
Lughnasadh 9

Prior to entering into the world of Illumination, we must first enter into our Darkness, and from within, transmute this Darkness into something beautiful. The alchemy of transmutation is not for the weak willed - for the process of transmutation and transformation is fraught with danger, demons, mind altering encounters and life altering challenges. Deliberate self-willed initiation (as opposed to the Call being cast upon an individual spontaneously) into this type of Shadow Work is typically performed under the Black Light of the Dark Moon, within the sacred circle cast during a Dark Moon Esbat ritual ceremony.

For those who dare to enter into their Darkness, the potential for self transformation beckons and calls with the promise of radical amazement. Answer the call of the Dark Moon using these exquisite DARK MOON ESBAT Artisan Alchemy™ ritual altar spell soy pillar votive candles. Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax and pure cotton wick, hand poured and witch-crafted individually with focused magical intent, and charged with a triplet of herbs sacred to the Moon Goddess (Myrrh, Sandalwood and Jasmine), DARK MOON ESBAT votives are an elegant testimony to the alchemical power of Darkness. Boldly scented with the powerfully deep mystical aroma of Myrrh, Sandalwood and Jasmine, each uniquely Artisan crafted DARK MOON ESBAT votive is dusted with ultra fine genuine real STERLING SILVER Moon Goddess fairy shimmer (made with Sterling Silver) and gemstone charged with Black Moonstone.

DARK MOON ESBAT votives may also be used for acquisition of occult knowledge, skill and wisdom, and for banishings, new beginnings, crone magic, increasing intuitive or psychic power, communion with Otherworldly Beings, and magical meditation.

This listing is for a set of 3 straight pillar soy votives.

Each votive measures 2" tall.

Matching soy pillar candle is also available (see separate listing). Matching ritual oil available in the Potions / Oils / Brews section of the shoppe.

Comes beautifully packaged.

BLACK MOONSTONE Deep Mind Occult Oil

כ״ו באייר תשע"א
Mab 28

Exotically elegant. Powerfully protective. Deeply passionate.

The legendary power of BLACK MOONSTONE will aid to keep your lover ever faithful, desiring only you. Enhancing intuition, BLACK MOONSTONE may also be used for spells involving divination, fortunetelling, attracting good fortune and success in all endeavors, and psychic protection against hexes, jinxes and baneful forces. Invoking the power of the hidden mysteries, BLACK MOONSTONE is an excellent choice for dark or full moon Esbat observances, waning moon rituals and dark goddess pathworking.

Handcrafted with premium certified organic ingredients, designed to help you evoke your occult intuitive abilities, this lovely Old Ways Witch-crafted silver BLACK MOONSTONE Deep Mind occult spell oil is generously scented with an original blend (including Sandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine and more) exclusive to WITCHCRAFTS. Magically charged with a genuine BLACK MOONSTONE gemstone nugget, Sandalwood, Jasmine Flowers and Lotus, the bottle of this gorgeous mystical potion is adorned with luxury Silver Velvet ribbon, wax sealed and sprinkled with Moonbeam faerie dust.

Comes beautifully packaged.

HOCUS POCUS Old Ways Witch-Crafted Burnt Cork Brew

כ׳ באייר תשע"א
Mab 22

Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the cauldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt, and toe of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting,
Lizard’s leg, and howlet’s wing,
For a charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble. ... [Shakespeare's Macbeth, 1605]

Being a witch is fun! Enjoy the Craft with HOCUS POCUS, an Old Ways witch-crafted original brew chock full of secret magical ingredients including eye of newt, blood of a bull, ear of squirrel, finger of a fairie, tail of a horse, toe of cat, pig's snout, dust of a corpse, skin of a worm, dung of the devil, smoke of the earth, enchanter's herb, witch's black amber and many more cauldron goodies. HOCUS POCUS bubbles with a wonderfully wicked scent.

Use HOCUS POCUS for invoking the skill of wortcunning, samhain and esbat rites, and for just old fashioned witchy fun!

Each 3ml glass spell bottle is sealed with burnt cork and dripped with magical waxes.

Comes beautifully packaged.

**Note - no animals or humans were harmed in the preparation of this brew. The secret magical ingredients are botanicals.**

HOCUS POCUS may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

SACRED SERPENT Dark Moon Alchemy Esbat Jet Black Soy Ritual Spell Candle

כ״ח בחשון תשע"א
Shamash 1

Potent, powerful, transformative.



The SACRED SERPENT is a totem of Divine Feminine power, sexuality and vitality, transformation and transmutation, new opportunity and transition, creativity and intuition, wholeness and healing, rebirth and immortality. Snake magic is heavy magic, and not for the weak minded. Snake medicine witches are those whose experiences involve contact with poisons (physical, emotional and spiritual) and the transmutation and transformation of those poisons into something extraordinarily beautiful. As Snake swallows its food whole, so too do Snake witches take in Wisdom and Understanding with wholeness to create perfect Knowledge.



Celebrate the power of the Divine Feminine within yourself with this original blend SACRED SERPENT Dark Moon Alchemy Esbat Ritual Spell candle.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax, SACRED SERPENT is intensely scented with the essential oils of Commiphora myrrha and Rose of Jericho Resurrection Flower, magically charged with herbs hand ground widdershins with the left hand (including Yemen Myrrh, Red Poppy and Willow) and adorned with an antiqued silver metal Sacred Serpent charm hung on black satiny ribbon.

Comes beautifully packaged.

This magical candle may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

MOON GODDESS ALCHEMY Full Moon Esbat Soy Ritual Spell Candle

כ״ו בחשון תשע"א
Phasma Priscus 28

Invocative, potent, transformative.



One of the most beautiful and powerful rituals of Witchcraft is known as Drawing Down the Moon (and as Drawing Down Goddess). The sacred invocation of Goddess is an alchemical magical act unleashing a profound living energy of self-transformation, transmutation of consciousness and theurgic mystical experience. This MOON GODDESS ALCHEMY Drawing Down the Moon Full Moon Esbat Sacred Ritual Spell Candle is handcrafted and created in honor of Goddess and dedicated to every witch's desire to experience Goddess within her.



Prepare to meet your Goddess with this exquisite MOON GODDESS ALCHEMY ritual spell candle.

Handcrafted with premium certified kosher soy wax, full lunar white MOON GODDESS ALCHEMY is magically charged with a Moonstone gemstone nugget, Oman Hougari Frankincense resin (the finest Frankincense on the market), and the essential oils of Jasmine and Frankincense. Adorned with a silver metal Moon Goddess charm hung on silver satiny ribbon, MOON GODDESS ALCHEMY is intensely scented with the essential oils of mystical Frankincense and Jasmine.

Measures 2 x 3 inches.

Comes beautifully packaged.

This stunning Full Moon Esbat candle may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

ALCHEMY Drawing Down The Moon Esbat Candle

ה' בתשרי תשע"א
Blodlessing 6

Invocative, potent, transformative.

One of the most beautiful and powerful rituals of Witchcraft is known as Drawing Down the Moon (and as Drawing Down Goddess). The sacred invocation of Goddess is an alchemical magical act unleashing a profound living energy of self-transformation, transmutation of consciousness and theurgic mystical experience. This ALCHEMY Drawing Down the Moon Full Moon Esbat Sacred Ritual Candle is handcrafted and created in honor of Goddess and dedicated to every witch's desire to experience Goddess within her.



Prepare to meet your Goddess with this exquisite ALCHEMY ritual candle.



ALCHEMY is magically charged with crushed certified organic earth kosher Jasmine Flowers, the essential oils of Jasmine, White Sandalwood and Frankincense, and with a Moonstone gemstone nugget. The dripping soy wax colored with the barest hint of blue mica sparkles with silver and blue ultra fine micro-glitter. ALCHEMY measures 2 x 7.25 inches and is adorned with a silver pewter Spiral Goddess charm hung on white and metallic silver ribbons.



Comes beautifully packaged.

**Handcrafted scented Drawing Down the Moon Full Moon Esbat ritual candle made with 100% all natural, pure premium, ecofriendly, certified kosher SOY wax itself made with 100% American farmer soybeans grown domestically in the USA without herbicides or pesticides!!! Candles burn longer, cooler and cleaner, burning without soot buildup.**

**Altar tile NOT INCLUDED.**

ALCHEMY may be purchased at WITCHCRAFTS by Liorah Lleucu.

Moon Square Mars Esbat Candle Dressing

י"ד תמוז התשס"ח
Faunus 16

A recipe for a candle dressing mixture for the Forest Dance full moon esbat candle. Into an almond carrier oil, add a pestle ground mixture of:

Moon:

2 parts passion flower (peace)
2 parts lotus (protection, lock-opening)
2 parts myrrh (lifts vibrations, healing)
2 parts white sandalwood (manifestation)

Mars:

1 part ginger root (success)

Elemental:

1 pomegranate seed (fire, essence of Divine emanation)

My candle dressing mixture for this year's Forest Dance full moon was prepared during the planetary hour of Venus (corresponding to the magical hebrew letter kaf, associated with the power to actualize potential) with the moon 100% full. The esbat candle itself was also charged with a clear quartz crystal and ritually inscribed with my spell using hebrew and ogham letters. My esbat candle was ignited during the planetary hour of Mercury, corresponding to the magical hebrew letter pei and associated with the communication of esoteric knowledge.

Full Moon In Capricorn

י"ד תמוז התשס"ח
Faunus 16

The Forest Dance full moon this month is in capricorn which corresponds to the magical hebrew creation letter ayin. Given this correspondence, this esbat is a good time to do a simple spell to receive physical sustenance and/or greater occult/spiritual understanding/insight into oneself or any situation in one's life.

As a solitary witch, among the incenses I'll be using in observance of this esbat is a new one for me called Forest Floor, a handcrafted softly woodsy scent.

Reversal & Protection Ritual

ב' שבט ה'תשס"ז

Reversal & Protection Full Moon Esbat Ritual

1. Take bath or shower. Put on Jewitch pentacle with blessing.



2. Perform ritual bath with blessings.



3. Set up altar.



4. Carefully unwrap prepared reversal candle and place original top into holder.



5. In the center of the altar, on a round mirrored surface (upon which a pentacle has been made with thin strips of black tape or inscribed with an inscribing tool) place a slip of paper upon which has been written: May the curses cast upon me by my enemies return midah kneged midah, measure for measure, back to those who have cast them.



6. Place the reversal candle on top of the piece of paper.



7. Call quarters [1] (athame-N, light black quarter candles; light charcoal for incense-E; water-S; wood-W) and cast circle [1].



8. Perform incense offering ritual.



9. Inscribe marks to distinguish 13 portions of the candle.



10. Light prepared ritual reversal candle.



11. Recite entire 91st Psalm [2].



12. Recite blessing – Beruchah shem kevod malchutah le-olam va’ed. Amen. (ברוך שם כבוד מלכותה לעולם ועד, אמן) So mote it be.



13. Let candle burn out over 13 days, 1 portion per day [3].



14. Save any wax remnants and scatter in a wooded area.

Repeat ritual for 3 consecutive months, each time with the reversal candle prepared on the dark moon and the ritual performed on the full moon surrounding midnight.

Footnote:

[1] calling quarters and circlecasting procedure (basic, may be adapted)

[2] In Hoodoo, the 37th Psalm is recited. Given my intimate connection to Psalm 91, I will recite this Psalm instead.

[3] use candle snuffer or pinch between fingers to extinguish, do not blow out candle

Reversing Curses, Candle Preparation

ב' שבט ה'תשס"ז

Given the dramatic change in nature of my circumstances since my return to Torah over a decade ago and this vision last week of diverting a metaphysical attack, I've decided to create a ritual to reverse curses and to return them back to sender, whomever that may be. While my circle indeed protects me now from being psycho-spiritually struck, the new ritual is more than protection, it is an active defense. I have resisted doing this for years, but clearly, my enemies have chosen to persist. I am left with no alternative. To follow in the next two posts are the candle preparation and the ritual itself which others may individualize and incorporate into their own protection rituals.

Prepare Reversal Candle On Night Of Dark Moon

1. Use 10 inch black Bella Candella candle with white musk scent.



2. Butt candle [1]. Cut off the original top flat end (approximately 1/8 inch of wax).



3. Carve a second flat tip on the bottom end. Save cut wax in sealable container.



4. From original top, inscribe down (in 2 lines) Tehillim 37:1-2 (aleph-א) in Ivrit (Hebrew) preferrably [2] using block script. The word MHRH (מהרה) ends the first line. Do not “shake off” any wax clinging to the candle as you inscribe.



5. From the new created top, inscribe down (in 2 lines) Tehillim 37:39-40 (tav-ת) in Ivrit using block script with the following changes if you are female: tzadikim (צדיקים) to tzedeket (צדייקת) with 2 letters yod, YHVH (יהוה) to YHYH (יהיה). YHYH ends the first line. [3]



6. On the top of the original end, inscribe a 3-headed shin (flames pointing away from the wick, with central point proximal to the wick).



7. On the new created end, inscribe a 4-headed shin (flames pointing away from the wick, with central point proximal to the wick).



8. Dress the candle. Using each finger beginning with the left hand thumb, anoint the entire surface of the candle by rubbing pure virgin olive oil from old top to new top stroking away from yourself, saying – Baruch dayyan ha’emet (ברוך דיין האמת). Repeat using the right hand.



9. Sprinkle oiled candle with trace ashes of incense used for Shabbat.



10. Cover surface of oiled candle with “absorb negativity” incense blend.



11. Pass entire surface of candle through smoke of a lit smudge stick (containing sage).



12. Take hold of candle by wicks at both end, the original end with your right hand and the new created end with your left hand, and hold it horizontally opposite your heart.



13. Recite the following: I hereby dedicate, consecrate, charge and empower you to fulfill that for which you were created.



14. Recite the following: Beruchah shem kevod malchutah le-olam va’ed. Amen. (ברוך שם כבוד מלכותה לעולם ועד, אמן) So mote it be.



15. Kiss the candle.



16. Wrap in clear saran wrap and silver foil. Store within altar chest until the next full moon.



17. Perform reversal and protection ritual on next full moon esbat.

Footnotes:

[1] using boline or small ritual inscribing knife dedicated to the purpose of preparing and inscribing ritual candles

[2] may substitute English or other magickal language if unfamiliar with Hebrew

[3] the taper candle itself represents the conversive vav of the tetragrammaton

Embraced By The Night

כ"ט טבת ה'תשס"ז
27 Beith 2007


artist unknown

The athame consecration ritual was completely awesome! During it, as I stood outside in the Dark of Night, the cold breeze penetrated my clothes to touch every inch of my body. The cold was alive! It embraced me wholeheartedly! With my athame raised, the entire Universe stood still with rapt attention as the hosts of heaven and earth smiled down the soothing Voice of the Gentle Wind. The moment the blade entered the earth - ohmygawd! - if I could only tell you what I felt! But, I cannot. There are no words.

There are just no words.

Consecrating My Athame

כ"ח טבת ה'תשס"ז

Tonight is the esbat of the Dark Moon. In contrast to Rosh Chodesh, which notes the first sliver of silvery light sighted each month, the Dark Moon is fully within the Shadow of Night. Light represents activity. Darkness represents rest. In other words, while Rosh Chodesh celebrates rebirth, the Dark Moon rests symbolically as a tzelem Elohim within the Dark Essence of Ein Sof.

Consequently, with the Light resting within the completely Dark Essence of Ein Sof, the Dark Moon esbat represents a shabbat of the moon. The moon generally corresponds to soul power of Emet (אמת truth) and to the sefirah Yesod (יסוד foundation). Thus, this esbat of Tevet, my athame will be infused with the Essential Foundation of Truth and the power of shabbat consciousness.

The esbat nocturnal ritual (performed surrounding midnight):

Complete steps 1, and 3 as found in Jewitch Shabbat Ritual.

Set up altar to basically include a central black taper candle standing upon a pentagram tile, a red pomegranate votive candle, and an incense blend [2] prepared with a teardrop within cauldron censer.

Light black taper (projective energy), saying:

Beruchah at Shechinah HaShem Chai, malchat shel Shabbat v'Esbat b'laylah, who transforms darkness into brilliance.

Use flame from the taper to light pomegranate votive (receptive energy) candle, saying:

Beruchah at Shechinah HaShem Chai, ruach shel Shabbat v'Esbat b'laylah, move through the Shadow of Night and be One with the Light.

Use flame from the taper to light the incense, saying:

Blessed are You Shechinah Acknowledger of Life, ruler of the universe, who has gifted me with a portion of Truth.

Beruchah at Shechinah HaShem Chai, malkat ha'olam, she'natnah li chemdat emet.

Wipe down both sides of the blade of the athame with a magnet.

Rinse with consecrated water [1]. Don't wipe dry.

Pass athame through incense smoke, saying:

ישמך אלהים השם חיי כאמת וחנה
Y'simech Elohim HaShem Chai k'Emet v'Chanah.

May the Goddess who acknowledges life make you as truth and favor.

Go outside and under the Dark Moon, cast the circle (step 7 here) using the index and middle fingers of the right hand.

Hold athame straight up with both hands directly over the crown of the head, saying:

With the Dance of Holy Darkness, I dedicate, consecrate, awaken, charge and infuse you.

Encircling the tip deosil overhead 8 times, saying each time:

ברוך שם כבוד מלכותה לעולם ועד
Baruch shem kevod malchutah le'olam va'ed.

Blessed is the Glorious Name, Her Kingdom stands forever and ever.

Following the eighth blessing, bring the athame parallel to the heart, point up, saying:

אמן
Amen.

Turning athame, point down, saying:

So mote it be.

Draw a pentagram invoking earth into the soil. Wipe off any dirt from the tip of the blade with the middle fingers, using the left middle finger for one side and the right middle finger for the other.

Kiss both sides of the blade near the middle and the hilt.

Bring the athame inside and place on the altar, saying:

With the Divine Shadow be embraced. So mote it be.

Allow candles and incense to burn themselves out. Leave up circle of protection. Wrap athame in black cloth and store with altar tools after the flames and incense have become dark.

Footnotes:

[1] Banished of negativity and blessed.

[2] Dragon's blood, frankincence, myrrh, pinch of salt, drop of vanilla oil, drop of olive oil, drop of red wine.

Smudging For Spiritual Renewal

I purchased a Native American made sage bundle (similar to the one pictured, except that mine is also wrapped with pink string) and performed my first Rosh Chodesh Esbat shamanic smudging ritual:

'Smudging' is the common name given to the Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing, a powerful cleansing technique from the Native American tradition. However the burning of herbs for emotional, psychic, and spiritual purification is common practice in many religious, healing, and spiritual traditions. It is a ritual way to cleanse a person, place or an object of negative energies or influences.

More about smudging, ritual herbs and sacred smoke.

Shamanic Smudging
Smudging - How To Do It, How Not To Do It
Of Shamans & Smudge Sticks