My Family Book of Shadows

In high school I became re-acquainted with my families Book of Shadows rather abruptly. One day in the mail I received a large package from my grandmother Rose. She had sent me the thick wood and leather bound book that had been in the Hughes family for generations. Excited and eager to read the contents in full I hurried to my room. My mother had no time or need for the book, "gifts" had skipped a generation and the wonders of Wicca were mine. Life has taken me on journeys around the world, as half gypsy I have the travel bug in the worse way. But the Book of Shadows was never far away and I've used many of the spells, incantations, advice, recipes, etc. that were contained within. I will share what I can and hope that you enjoy the wonders of Wiccan Magick, Spells and Conjuring on these pages. My novels will reflect my knowledge and skills, be sure to look for "The Seduction of Simone", coming soon from Noble Romance Publishing.

No Broken Heart Spell

This spell is tricky, but if you do this well you'll gently rid yourself of the frog who refuses to remain a prince. You must be certain, this is not for the faint of heart.

1. On Saturday at midday, write your lover's name 3 times on blue paper.
2. Secure the paper around a small pebble.
3. Wrap white wool fabric approx. 10" X 10" around the pebble and paper and tie securely with a blue ribbon.
4. Light two white candles and repeat this incantation three times three.

Tis a bittersweet love that I release thee,
My mind is made, you may not hold me,
Blessed be your path as we do part,
May your life be free of a broken heart.

Slowly unwrap the wool fabric with a vision of your lover parting with a smile upon his lips with no regrets of your time together.

Conjure Prince Charming from Toad.

In the family Book of Shadows, I came across a couple of pages of spells to work on men who've become less than the prince charming you remembered. Just like my cooking, I like a spell that doesn't require exotic ingredients and too much time. I've used two of these spells that were spoken to me from my grandmother, so I was very excited to see them in print. Her seal is on each one but not the date and I think she may have been young when she conjured these spells. I remember Rose explaining how you must be the spell. In your speech, your manner and constitution, so that all may know that what you've created will come about.

As always you must practice white magick, but being naughty is not black magick, it is all done in good spirits.

Turning your frog back into a Prince!

1. Use a red piece of satin 10" X 10" approximately and sew up three sides with green thread, leaving one side open.
2. Use three tablespoons of sand and place inside the satin.
Place 5 rose petals inside the satin.
3. Place a handful of feathers inside the satin. (Old feather pillow will do nicely)
4. Write the man's name on a piece of paper and fold 3 times then place inside the satin.
5. Tie a green ribbon around the bag and place the bag with contents on a small mirror and repeat three times...

My prince charming for all eyes to see,
has become a toad, oh blessed be.
In the mirror's reflection come back to me,
your true self of mine, so be it, let it be.

A teaspoon of vanilla must be poured over the bag to sweeten the spell and please the goddess. Wait one day and if you're spell has succeeded, then throw away the bag. If you were unsuccessful, repeat the process for up to three days. Keep the bag in a cool, dry space.