Jamie Wood - The Teen Spell Book. Magick for Young Witches

Copyright 2001 by Jamie Wood

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Wood, Jamie.
The teen spell book: magick for young witches/Jamie Wood p.cm.
Includes Bibliographical references and index.
Summary: A volume of spells and Wiccan lore, including such spells a Contact someone who has died, Getting your crush to fall for you, and Make colleges beg for you.
1. Magic-Juvenile literature 2. Charms-Juvenile literature 3. Witchcraft-Juvenile literature [1. Charms. 2. Magic. 3. Witchcraft.] I. Title.
BF1611 .W85 2001
133.43-dc21
2001037163

ISBN-13: 978-1-58761-115-5 (alk. paper)
eBook ISBN: 978-1-60774-855-7

Cover and interior design by Jeff Puda

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I want to thank my family, lovingly guided and protected by Kevin, for their patience during the writing and creation of this book; I love you so much. My gratitude goes out to Danny, Sean, Brannen, Elise, Cheryl, Cheri, Chrystie, Mel, Amy, Jen, Mara, Dawn, Summer, Don, Marln, Jane, C.J., Crystal, Julia, Megan, Mom, Dad, Elaine, Mary, Tara, Page, Katie, and Andreas for their inspiration and confidence in me. Many thanks to Katherine, Ruth, and Nila for helping me clear the channel and discard the pain, which allowed me to write this book from a strong heart center. Many thanks to Victoria Bearden for her sagacious rune information. Thank you to my editor, Windy Ferges, for your availability, guidance, and kindness; to my agent, Julie Castiglia, for your encouragement, support, and fortitude; my sixth-grade teacher, Ms. Kneece, who saw it all and stood by me; and Carla Foster for watching, loving, and caring for my babies so I could write this book.

s a young girl, I relentlessly pursued every whim, dream, or desire that crossed the movie screen of my mind. I knew no fear. I believed in angels and Spirit guidesand that I had a host of them on my side: I was invincible. In time I excitedly tried to share my experiences with others. But it was as if I was speaking another language when I talked about miracles of nature or Spirits profound impact on my life; people called me weird and shut me out. I felt hurt and alone, like I was in a black hole. I began to give my power away by looking outside for acceptance. I followed the natural human tendency to want to fit in and tried to conform to normality. Even though I was the same person, I had lost my grounding and self-confidence.

I felt like I did not belong, that my people were somewhere elselike the ugly duckling or Stellaluna. The pressure became great as I went after my dreams, and instead of moving fullsteam ahead, I tentatively looked around, waiting for others sidelong glances, comments, and judgments. I often changed according to their responses, and in the process lost a bit of my individuality. I was angered and scared by my willingness to change.

One afternoon alone at home, I began to listen to the small still voice inside. It was as if a promise of so much more was still available, and I was not living the life I was meant to live. I began to appreciate time alone and the calm, soothing voice, not the criticizing one screaming at me to change or rebelbreaking the boundaries that kept me safe.

I am not saying it is not okay to push the limitations once and a while. The challenging nature of teenagers is what keeps society from falling asleep, conforming into one mind, and living a mundane life. I was to risk, but the risk I am talking about pertains to a willingness to be who I was meant to bea beloved and proud child of Spirit.

In time my intuition grew, and I found that coincidences happened all the time. With concentration, I could foresee events in my life and in the lives of those close to me. I found that with deliberate focus, my true needs were met easily and effortlessly, though these were not always the wants and appearances I thought the coolest.

I began to be aware that nurturing my childlike innocence and enthusiasm was important if I was to maintain this connection. The childlike, symbolic, right-brained, mystical mind believes in Santa Claus, faeries, the Easter Bunny, ghosts, and miracles.

I recall the first time I heard Spirit tell me to stay innocent and free of guilt or shame. I was in sixth grade on the playground. It was a whisper from behind my right shoulder: Remember: Remember who you truly arethe Goddess, God incarnate, in the flesh. You are unique and outside of any mold, and that is just as it should be.

I believe everything happens for a reason, and my path was just what should have been. How do I know? Because that is the way it happened. There have been times when I wished I had the courage in my teen years to constantly apply my secretive knowledge of my Divine nature to my everyday living. Now, I want to impress on you to not give upcontinue to exercise this oneness with Spirit. As I enter the mother phase of the Goddess, I hope to reach out and help you up. Or I can simply be here for you on your pathpresent, nonjudgmental, with acceptance of your unique expression and journey.

As a girl, you represent the maiden or princess. When you reach puberty or age fifteen, as a young woman you become the enchantress. You are captivating, charming, and delightful: full of light and magick. As a boy, you are the lad and embody a curious nature. When you reach puberty or age fifteen, as a young man you become the adventurer or warrior. You are a symbol of daring, courage, protection, and the provider. Together you represent innocence, possibilities, purity, vulnerability, and quietness before rising to your full and unique expression.

It can be difficult to be a lone light in a world in which most others find it easier to shroud themselves in darkness; but do not give up. So many of us light bearers are coming out of the darkness. You are not alone.

Sisters and brothers, you are the torchbearers, bringing the light of awareness to the forefront of society. You possess the talent and ability to make all your dreams come true. The honor of keeping the lore of these ancient wise teachings alive, while balancing and harmonizing male and female energy, rests on your capable shoulders. You have the power. You