How To Charge Sigils

How to Charge Sigils

I’ve gotten a TON of asks about this lately, so I’ll go ahead and do this post tonight. This is NOT an inclusive list of ways to charge sigils, it’s what I know of/can think of at the moment.

Firstly, there’s two different schools. Destroying the sigil to charge and release it, and keeping the sigil intact. I’m going to note which school each method falls into.

Destruction: Fire Writing a sigil on anything that’s safe to burn, and throwing it into fire to charge it, as it’s destroyed. This charges the sigil with the energy from the flame, and is a good method for adding passionate, strong, intense energy. (or any other things you associate with fire)

Preservation: Fire Writing a sigil, carving, or engraving it somewhere, and placing it close to a flame where it can absorb the heat and energy from the fire without burning up. Has the same benefits as the above method.

Destruction: Water Writing a sigil in something soluble, and then soaking it in a body of water. This charges the sigil, and more specifically the body of water that the sigil is charged and released into. It’s a good way to incorporate traits from the element of water, such as creativity, strengthened psychic abilities, and the like.

Preservation: Water Writing or carving a sigil in/on something that doesn’t dissolve in water, such as carving a sigil into a chunk of wood. The sigil absorbs energy from the water while it is soaking. Again, has the same added properties as mentioned for the destructive method with water.

Destruction: Earth Writing your sigil on something natural and biodegradable, then burying it. Such as writing a sigil on an acorn or leaf. It then absorbs energy from the earth as it slowly decomposes. A sigil charged this way may take on the additional energy and properties associated with the earth, such as strength, patience, and nurturing.

Preservation: Earth Charge a sigil with a crystal grid, or similar set up, and keep the sigil intact afterwards. It has the same added properties as the above mentioned method for earth.

Preservation: Light Charge your sigil in light, be it daylight or moonlight. The sigil is charged by the light.

Destruction: Light I refer to this as destruction and light, because it deals with visibility and invisibility. Basically, write your sigil in something that will become invisible afterwards. Such as the fog on a bathroom mirror, lemon juice on paper, ect… This is my favorite way for creating/charging sigils dealing with spirits, communication, or “unseen” traits. In this method the sigil charges every time the surface it was written on is exposed to light.

Preservation: Energy Work/Meditation You focus on your sigil, and charge it with energy. You are relying on your own energy for this, not energy from another source to charge the sigil.

Destruction: Energy Work/Meditation Same charging method as mentioned above, but you destroy the sigil in your preferred manner when you’re done, in order to release the spell to work.

More “touchy” methods below the break. TW for a lot of different reasons. Each of these methods can be preservative or destructive, just depending on if you keep the sigil in tact afterwards.

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🌊 Contacting Mermaids 🌊

as some consider mermaids to be a type of fae creature, it is important to note they do not immediately trust humans and it is something to be done with caution. with some research into the lore, here is what i’ve come up with;

what you will need:

🌊 mirrors play a significant part in mermaid lore, so when contacting a mermaid, a mirror is the first thing needed. 

🌊 a shallow bowl of water

🌊 knowledge of / experience with astral traveling

🌊 a pendulum, or other tool of divination. 

procedure:

🌊 know what you want to talk to the mermaid about, and consider first the trust level you need when asking, as somethings are sensitive information. 

do you have questions regarding them, or magic?

do you wish to work with them on a spell?

🌊 place the mirror in the water, place offerings around the edges of the bowl. 

🌊 engage with the astral plane at least partially.

🌊 take your hand and place it in the water when you invoke the name of a mermaid. remove your hand immediately after. 

🌊 use the pendulum or method of divination to receive their answers. 

🌊 when you are done, place the offerings in the water and let sit. 

🌊 remove the mirror before you pour out the water, try to touch the water minimal amounts when removing. 

respect and safety: 

🌊  like any spiritual or magical creature, you must respect the ones you work with. however, mermaids are also known from lore to be hostile towards humans, particularly the bit with luring away and drowning. 

🌊  after contacting a mermaid, be wary of any music that strikes a chord with you, and approach it carefully, as music is their primary way of luring “sailors” and other humans to their destruction. 

🌊  after first contact, either protect yourself with spells or continue to give offerings to the mermaid, as you have denied them the bounty they were after, – a human to drown. 

✧ The Elements ✧

‣ ‣ Charging Items with the Elements - You can use the elements to charge a specific item with energy that corresponds with that element.

Earth: Bury the item in the soil, sit the item out in the sun, surround the item with crystals, etc. Water: Soak the item in water (Moon or Sun water or water charged by crystals), sit the item out in the moonlight, etc. Fire: Pass the item over a candle’s flame or through incense smoke, keep the item close while you exercise or commit acts of passion, etc. Air: Play music around your item, toss the item into the air, pass the item through smoke or fresh air, etc. ‣ ‣  Bonding with the Elements Earth: Take a walk in nature, gardening, grounding and meditating, use herbs or essential oils, etc. Water: Take a long shower or bath, make Sun or Moon water, collect rainwater, cleanse yourself, etc. Fire: Light a candle, drink hot tea, be active and exercise, release your anger, express your passion, etc. Air: Take a walk on a windy day, be creative, express yourself, recognize your talents, stand in front of a fan, etc. ‣ ‣ Correspondences: Earth: Direction - North. Time - Midnight. Season - Winter. Colors - Green, Brown, Black, White, and Gold. Tools - Pentacle, Salt, Dirt, Herbs, Crystals, Wood, Plants and Flowers. Crystals - Emerald, Jet, Tourmaline, Quartz, Granite, Bedrock, Onyx, Jasper, Azurite, Peridot, and Amethyst. Metals - Iron and Lead. Plants - Cedar, Cypress, Honeysuckle, Magnolia, Primrose, Sage, Oak, and Ivy. Virtues - Being Grounded, Patience, Truth, Reliability, and Thoroughness. Vices - Dullness, Laziness, Inconsiderate, and Gluttony. Astrological Rulers - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Venus and Saturn Connecting with Earth - Spending time out in nature, out in a park or in a garden. Filling your home with plants. Enriching your diet with vegetables and fruits. Meditating outside vs inside. Taking long walks while just enjoying being outside. Be barefoot, if able, less often and feel the connection of you and the Earth. Water: Direction - West. Time - Twilight. Season - Fall. Colors - Blue, Silver, Turquoise, White, and Navy. Tools - Seashells, Rainwater, Ocean Water, Seaweed, Hag Stones, Chalice, Cup, and Cauldron. Crystals - Amethyst, Aquamarine, Blue Fluorite, Topaz, Tourmaline, Lapiz Lazuli, Opal, Pearl, and Sodalite. Metals - Mercury and Silver. Plants - Aloe, Apple, Chamomile, Ferns, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lemon, Lily, Lotus, Moss, Rose and Willow. Virtues - Compassion, Love, Flexibility, Forgiveness, and Understanding. Vices - Indifference, Instability, Moodiness, Depression and Fragility. Astrological Rulers - Cancer, Scorpion, Pisces, Moon, Neptune, Pluto. Connecting with Water - Take a soothing bath. Drink plenty of water and/or tea. Keep fresh water near your altar or your bed. Visit a pond, lake, the ocean, etc. Go swimming. Be out in the rain (be careful not to get sick!), Eat fruits and vegetables high in water content like cucumbers and watermelon. Fire: Direction - South. Time - Noon. Season - Summer. Colors - Red, Orange, Gold, White, Violet. Tools - Candle, Athame, Sword, Dagger, Burning Herbs, Cleansing Sticks/Bundles. Crystals - Fire Opal, Ruby, Garnet, Red Jasper, Bloodstone, Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Agate. Metals - Gold, Grass, Copper. Plants - Allspice, Basil, Cinnamon, Juniper, Cardamom, Nettle, Onion, Peppers, Thistle, Poppy. Virtues - Courage, Enthusiasm, Willpower, Action, Strength. Vices - Anger, Jealousy, Hatred, Pettiness, Recklessness, Irrationality. Astrological Rulers - Aries, Leo, Saggittarius, Sun, Mars. Connecting with Fire - Vigorous exercise (don’t harm yourself! do what you can). Light candles. Go on an adventure. Do something new/different. Partake in something you’re passionate about. Partake in sexual acts. Air:  Direction - East. Time - Dawn. Season - Spring. Colors - Yellow, Gold, White, Light Blue, Pink. Tools - Feathers, Wand, Staff, Incense, Pen, Broom, Bell. Crystals - Topaz, Amber, Citrine, Jasper, Agate, Quartz, Amethyst. Metals - Tin, Copper. Plants - Acacia, Anise, Aspen, Cedar, Clover, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemongrass, Myrrh, Pine, Vervain, Yarrow. Virtues - Intelligent, Practical, Optimistic, Curious, Creative. Vices - Impulsive, Frivolous, Gullible,Flighty, Detached. Astrological Rulers - Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Moon, Neptune, Pluto. Connecting with Air - Spend time outside when it’s windy. Decorate with wind chimes. Complete a creative project you’ve been working on. Journal or write something. Learn a new skill. Meditate. Focus on your breathing.

🌊 Sea Witch Resources 🌊

🌊 a sea witch’s spell ingredients - common ingredients for hte sea witch

🌊 sea water replacement - recipe for making sea water at home

🌊 sea grounding - quick guide for grounding in sea water

🌊 sea charging - a guide for using seawater to charge energies

sea witchcraft spells 🌊 

jolly sailor bold - for drawing in a lover, or draw one back from leaving

soft shores bath spell -  for peace and tranquility in one’s life and energy

ariel singing glamour -  a glamour to help your singing voice be like a mermaid’s

mermaid’s breath -  a spell for the ability to survive in emotional or situational circumstances a bit out of your depth or comfort zone

what the water gave me - pop culture spell to relieve burdens of the mind

lapis water binding spell - to bind someone to a place they cannot escape

celestial bath spell - to bring in new, calm energies

a touch, a tempest -  for power in your hands, and enhance control of one’s life

sea foam latte -  bath spell and coffee scrub for motivation and clarity

come hell or highwater -  spell to prepare you for difficult times ahead, and give you the power to rise.

mermaid work  🌊

how to contact a mermaid - a basic guide

different types of mermaids - a short overview

various powers of mermaids

offerings for mermaids

mermaid tips - a few scattered tips

sea witch altar ideas

  🌊 part 1 🌊  part 2

an ongoing guide …………last updated 3/28/2017