Issue #4 Date: 13/8/2001 In this issue: Editor's Note Slavic Sorcery Part 2 Ritual Space Animal Magick: Raven and Horse Crystals by Apasi and Sarah Written in the Stars: Monthly Horoscopes Tzu Wei Astrology Reiki: The History of Reiki Gods and Goddesses of Witchcraft: Danu Isis Book of Shadows Witchy Craft Ideas: Earth, Air, Fire and Water Bottles And Pentagram Dream Catchers Submit Your Own Work Previous Issues  |
To Break An Addiction Written and Submitted by Taliana WolfSpirit - 1 sheet of paper - 1 black candle - 1 white candle Light the black candle, then light the white. On one half of the paper, write your addiction. On the other half, write the following affirmation three times: Tear the paper in half, so that the addiction is on one half, and the affirmation on the other. Burn the "addiction" half in the flame of the black candle, while saying the following: Unwound, unbound, unwound, unbound. I am free of my prison, of this affliction, Ashes, dust, begone this addiction!" Repeat the above until the paper is gone. Place it in a heatproof container when it gets too close to your fingers - but make sure it is all burnt up. Now hold the affirmation half over the white candle (don't burn it!) and repeat the following: Unwound, unbound, unwound, unbound. I am free of this affliction, No longer controlled by my addiction." Now fold this piece of paper in half and drip the white candle's wax over it to seal it. Let the candles burn down, and throw the remains of the black candle in the bin, along with the ashes of the addiction. Carry the waxed over peice of paper with you. Whenever you feel your cravings coming back, hold the peice of paper and tell yourself: Unwound, unbound, unwound, unbound. I am free of this affliction, No longer controlled by my addiction." To help with the withdrawal symptoms, meditate frequently, maintain a healthy diet, get regular sleep and excerise, and wear a soothing, anxiety relieving oil blend (see the Oils section). If you get extremely ill with the withdrawal symptoms, consult your doctor - but the important thing is to not give in to the urges. If you're a smoker or a drug/alcohol-addict, just think of all the money you'll have saved to spend on stuff you REALLY want (like a car, a boat, a holiday). After each successful month of fighting your addiction, reward yourself with a little something. If your addiction was expensive, then with the money you've saved from not entertaining your addiction go to the movies, or a resturant, or treat yourself to an aromatherapy massage. |
