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I dedicate this to the elders in my family, who taught me the ways of the Craft and how to know every flower, leaf, tree, and herb. They and other wise women foremothers have passed their knowledge down, and we owe them so much. Love eternal.
We all come from the goddess and to her we shall return like a drop of water, flowing to the ocean.
ASK ANY WITCH AND SHELL TELL YOU THAT LOVE SPELLS ARE THE MOST commonly requested of all. People are very invested when it comes to matters of the heart and rightly so. (Money spells are the second most requested, in case youre curious.) My very first spellwork was for my best friend as a freshman in high school. I was very nervous, but paid careful attention to all the steps, and did a lot of reading. I was determined to help my friend, and I had my magical intention very clear in mind. I am grateful that my love for a friend kindled the spark of magic inside me. This encouraged me to carry on and apply myself to the craft, while also studying geometry, grammar, history, chemistry, and all that comes with high school. I was pleased to observe that my friend was very happy in her relationship and felt further inspired to explore the pagan path.
I do believe that love is the highest magic of all, and love takes many forms. While this book is largely about romance and living happily ever after, love can be for friendship, family, pets, spiritual love, and the very important one from which all else springs: self-love. As the adage goes, if you cant love yourself, you really cant love anyone else. This is absolutely solid gold truth, and there are spells throughout the book that will ensure you will fortify yourself with plenty of supernatural self-care.
This tome is intended to be a guide to your enchanted life. There are spells for attracting love and keeping it, shrines for a happy home you can share with a true love, and enhancements for a bliss-filled bedroom, as well as lovely libations and herbal concoctions that can captivate. There are many things to choose from, so think deeply about what you are really looking for and act accordingly. I offer one piece of advice to you: if you find new love or true love using one of these spells, dont just put the book away and forget about it. Love requires nurturing, and there are many ways to do exactly that with these rites and inspired ideas.
My greatest hope for you is a happy heart, filled with love and contentment.
Blessed be,
Cerridwen
ANY METAPHYSICIAN WILL TELL YOU THAT THE MOST COMMON requests for help involve matters of the heart. Witchcraft is based on the knowledge that our destinies lie in our own hands, even where love is concerned. So why suffer the slings and arrows of love gone wrong when you can do something about it? Why spend a Saturday evening alone when you already know the object of your desire? And why doubt your own power to attract love when a little herbal chemistry can make you virtually irresistible? Magic not only influences desired outcomes but empowers ones self and fosters personal growth. What better way to begin this process than with spells for love: spells that create the potential for love, draw the attention and devotion of a lover, strengthen the union between an existing couple, invoke sexual magic, heal a broken heart, and perhaps most important, fill your own heart with love and compassion for yourself. Inside this book are secret recipes for aphrodisiacs, ritual celebrations for the high holidays of love, and insight into the mysterious realm of the moon and the stars.
IT ALL STARTS WITH SELF-LOVE
There is an old saying, If you cant love yourself, how the heck can you love somebody else? This admittedly cheeky statement actually holds a lot of truth but the bottom line is everything starts with self-love, your health, your self-esteem, your relationships, your success, and your happiness. Even if you had a less than ideal childhood, it is never too late to esteem yourself and watch as everything makes a turn for the better, and quickly. Making a daily ritual of this will weave this strand of personal empowerment into your life and make sure it grows sure and strong.
Begin by sitting quietly, taking relaxed, slow, deep breaths, and wishing yourself happiness. After sitting quietly, begin to speak this mantra aloud:
May I be happy.
May I be well.
May I be safe.
May I be peaceful.
May I be at ease.
May I be content.
Continue this practice until you feel full of self-love and compassion. When you are ready to move to the next phase, begin to think of another person you would like to give happiness and unconditional love to. Send the love through your meditation and say these words:
May you be happy.
May you be well.
May you be safe.
May you be peaceful.
May you be at ease.
May you be content.
Light the Fire of Loving Wellbeing
This fire element ritual might become a regular for you as it is fortifying to your spirit and feels simply wonderful. Gather the following:
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