Ostara marks the Spring Equinox, a time of balance between light and dark. While many witches celebrate fertility and renewal, those walking the left-hand path or working with dark forces can use Ostara to channel raw power, personal transformation, and ascension. This spell is designed to help you shed what no longer serves you and awaken your most powerful, unapologetic self.
🔥 Intent of the Spell:
Break through limitations.
Invoke power, personal sovereignty, and influence.
Command transformation in your life.
Call upon darker entities, if desired.
🌙 Materials Needed:
A black candle (for banishment and transformation).
A red candle (for power and domination).
Dragon’s blood incense or myrrh.
A small mirror.
Paper and pen.
Offerings for any entities you work with (if applicable).
A small bowl of earth or graveyard dirt (optional).
A sigil of your name or chosen power symbol.
🐍 Preparation:
Set your altar with the two candles at opposite ends to represent the balance of light and dark.
Place the mirror in the center, reflecting your image.
Light the Dragon’s Blood incense and envision your old self burning away.
Write down on the paper all limiting beliefs, negative patterns, or stagnant energies you wish to banish.
👁🔥 The Spellwork:
Light the black candle. Hold your paper and say:
“By the darkness that dwells within,I shed all that holds me back.My power awakens.No fear, no limits, no chains.“
Burn the paper in the black candle’s flame. Drop the ashes into the earth or graveyard dirt bowl.
Turn to the mirror and make direct eye contact with yourself. Light the red candle and say:
“I summon my power from the shadows,I am a force unbreakable.Power flows through me, unchained.I rise — transformed and dominant.”
Hold the sigil (or symbol of power) to your heart and visualize yourself as your most powerful form. Envision energy wrapping around you like armor.
Close the ritual by thanking any entities or spirits you called upon.
Bury the ashes in the earth or keep them in a jar as a reminder of your transformation.
🖤 Suggested Entities for This Spell:
Lucifer (Empowerment, breaking limitations)
Lilith (Personal sovereignty, sexual power, domination)
Hecate (Crossroads, transformation, protection)
Belial (Defiance, sovereignty, power)
💀 Final Thoughts:
This spell is not for the faint of heart. It is meant for those who are ready to shed their old skin and embrace their dark, untamed power. If you have been held back by fears, insecurities, or external limitations, this spell will set the path for your personal dominance and ascension.
Use it wisely, and do not fear your own darkness — it is your greatest weapon.
(Northern Hemisphere March 21st: Southern Hemisphere September 21st)
Every year the pagan Goddess comes to relieve us of the harsh winter.
Ostara is the Pagan celebration of the Vernal (Spring) Equinox. This is the day when spring begins, according to the solar calendar. The daytime and the nighttime are of equal length, hence the name “Equinox.”
This is a time for beginnings! The Goddess frees herself from the winter cold and is ready to seed the earth, and the God awakens as a young eager youth!
On the LHP, “Easter” evolved from Astaroth. Originally known as “Ashtar.” Perhaps you should modify the ritual below to dedicate this time to her! This holiday coincides with the Vernal Equinox of spring when day and night are of equal length. Known as “Eastre” to the Anglo- Saxons. As the Goddess of fertility, Astaroth was associated with rabbits and eggs.
There are a variety of gods and goddesses that originate from Egypt and Western Asia that can also be drawn upon when celebrating this time of year. Osiris, Adonis, Tammuz, Attis and their consorts Isis, Aphrodite, Ishtar and Cybele are all deities from these regions that are familiar to many Witches.
The above gods are all sacrificial vegetation deities that represent the yearly cycle of decay and revival, which they show through their death and resurrection.
The goddesses, on the other hand, are really representative of one Great Maternal deity.The rites of spring in a variety of Western Asian cultures seem to have incorporated the common themes of the sacrifice of a god-figure and the sanctified mating (and sometimes prostitution) of women with a variety of lovers.
Some of these events could be decidedly bloody. There was a myth that Attis killed himself by impaling his genitals upon a pine-tree. In Phrygia during the celebrations of his death and resurrection those who were his priests would self- castrate when entering the service of Cybele his lover/mother. Later, when the goddess was adopted by the Romans, the rites of Attis (March the 22nd-24th) became increasingly orgiastic over the ceremonial period, culminating in the Days of Blood where it appears that the priests would mutilate their genitals and bash them against an image of Cybele. This giving up of masculinity seems to have identified the priests with the fate of the god, as well as somehow having been a way of ensuring that the goddess was impregnated with life-giving energy. This perhaps explains why other goddesses such as Artemis of Ephesus and Astarte of Hierapolis were served by eunuchs.
Whilst the extremes of these rituals saw men castrated in the name of a goddess, women seem to have given up their bodies. For example, in Cyprus they were required to prostitute themselves to strangers at the sanctuary of the goddess Aphrodite or Astarte before marriage. In Babylon, regardless of whether a woman was rich or poor, she had to sell herself at least once at the temple of Ishtar and give her earnings to the service of the goddess. Similar practices also took place at Heliopolis and Baalbec in Syria, whilst at Byblus women were given the choice of shaving off all their hair or having sex with unknown men during the mourning period for Adonis. Not always was this sex with strangers, sometimes priestesses would couple with monarchs of city-states in a hieros gamos or sacred marriage, as happened in the Sumerian temple of the goddess Inanna. Both participants would have believed that through their union fertility was ensured for themselves, their people and their country. Apparently men and women throughout the realm would try for a baby at the same time, in the hope that there would be winter births when people were away from working on the land.
Through this device the populace was then more able to give attention to their offspring during what would have been a very dangerous stage of life.
Practices such as these were believed to ensure that plants and animals could be aided to reproduce, for these unions on Earth would somehow stimulate the goddesses and gods to mate as well. At root sympathetic magic was being worked.
A Ritual Celebrate Ostara
In the Gardnerian Book of Shadows it states that during the ritual of the spring equinox “The symbol of the wheel should be placed on the altar upright, decked with flowers, flanked with burning candles” . This suggests a link with the solstice fire festivals, where the burning of a wheel that was set in motion down a hill-side was common place.
Another feature, often borrowed from the same work, is the High Priestess’s carrying of a phallic or pinecone-tipped wand, used to emphasize fertility, as well as her ultimate power over masculine forces that must be excited by her if the land is to be fertilized.
If you are a solo practitioner, you don’t have to follow these coven base rituals, but feel free to modify these to suit yourself in your own solo practice. If you are new to celebrating these holidays, try and integrate something each year into your existing celebrations. Also, if other members of your family are practising another religion, sometimes adding some level of symbol to your home, can make you feel like you are practising paganism without flaunting it in people’s faces, yet you can still feel Pagan.
For example, the altar can be decorated with seasonal flowers such as crocuses, hellebore, primroses, daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. The altar cloth could be of a fresh yellow, green or sky blue -all colors associated with the spring. A symbol of the Sun (or wheel) should be on the altar, as well as a phallic wand (a pine cone on a stick is ideal). If using a cauldron place this in the center of the circle space and put a live plant within it (not cut flowers).
IDEA – Some people like to bake hot pentacle or pentagram buns for the occasion, which make a great alternative to the Christian hot-crossed variety eaten around this time of year.
pentacle or wheel symbol – The Symbol of the Wheel may be a plain disc, or an eight spoked wheel, or the pentacle. Alex and Maxine Sanders used a circular mirror with a broad frame, also circular, decorated as a twelve- pointed star.
candles (or fire of some type)
Cauldron
wand
scourge
cakes & wine
Preparation:
A Symbol of the Wheel is on the altar, flanked with burning candles, or with fire in some form – torches, or small tripods with fire in their cups.
In the centre of the Circle is either a cauldron full of inflammable material, or (out of doors) a bonfire ready to be lit.
HPS casts the Circle.
HPS then stands in the West, and the HP in the East, both with carrying wands.
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HPS:
“We kindle this fire today In the presence of the Holy Ones, Without malice, without jealousy, without envy, Without fear of aught beneath the Sun But the High Gods. Thee we invoke, O Light of Life; Be thou a bright flame before us, Be thou a guiding star above us, Be thou a smooth path beneath us; Kindle thou within our hearts A flame of love for our neighbours, To out foes, to our friends, to our kindred all, To all men on the broad earth; O merciful Son of Cerridwen, From the lowliest thing that liveth, To the Name which is highest of all.”
HPS then draws invoking pentagram before the HP and then hands the Wand to him, together with the scourge.
The Maiden strikes a light and hands it to the High Priest, who lights the cauldron or bonfire. He (carrying a wand) and the High Priestess (carrying a sistrum) lead the dance, with the rest following in couples. Each couple must leap over the fire.
The last couple over the fire before it goes out must be well purified.
The man must then give a fivefold kiss to each of the women, as the woman to the men, or any other penalty the HPS shall decide.
Cakes and wine shall follow.
Conclusion
March is a month rich with magical significance, heralding the arrival of spring and the associated themes of rebirth, renewal, and growth. Celebrating Ostara, engaging in fertility magic, reflecting on astrological influences, and starting new projects can enhance the power of your magical work during this transformative time. As nature awakens, so too can your intentions and aspirations flourish.
Every Witch and her familiar has heard of the herb wormwood. Maybe you don’t know exactly why you know about wormwood, but you definitely have heard the name wormwood. So today, I’m going to talk about wormwood in general, but also tell you about how are you can use this very affordable herb in various spells.
In modern witchcraft, wormwood is also associated with the production of absinthe, a drink historically linked to creative inspiration and altered states of consciousness. If you’ve tried it before you know you’re going to get mega wasted on a shot! However, it is banned from many places, so if you live somewhere and it’s not banned, let us know!
Historically, wormwood’s use can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was employed for purification and protective magic. The notorious beverage absinthe, derived from wormwood, was associated with visionary states and creative inspiration, which many occultists and artists used to tap into subconscious realms for insights
In ancient Greece and Rome, wormwood was used to cleanse spaces of malevolent spirits, while the Egyptians incorporated it into protective rituals, particularly for the afterlife.
During the Middle Ages, wormwood was burned to ward off evil spirits and pests.
In folklore, it was believed to break curses and hexes, severing ties to negative influences.
Current Darker Side Magic Uses
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) has been historically tied to black magic and necromantic practices due to its potent associations with the spirit world. In necromancy, wormwood is commonly used for rituals involving communication with the dead, divination, and invoking spirits. The plant’s psychoactive properties, primarily from the compound thujone, make it useful for inducing altered states of consciousness, which are critical in rituals where practitioners seek to open the veil between the physical and spiritual realms.
When burned as incense or mixed with other ingredients like sandalwood, wormwood facilitates spirit invocation and enhances psychic perception during séances or divination sessions. Traditionally, burning wormwood in graveyards is believed to summon the dead or reveal hidden truths from beyond the veil. In this context, wormwood acts as a “step” herb, meaning it helps guide or summon spirits while also being used to banish them when the ritual concludes.
In black magic, wormwood’s bitterness and toxicity are symbolically linked to banishment, protection, and cursing spells. Its ability to cleanse “bitterness” and self-imposed guilt also makes it valuable in rituals aimed at removing psychological blocks or hexes. However, practitioners exercise caution due to the herb’s potency, which, if misused, can lead to confusion or malevolent spiritual interaction.
In modern witchcraft, wormwood continues to be a staple for necromantic work, enhancing clairvoyance, and purifying spaces to create sacred environments conducive to contacting the dead. So if you are into the Darkside of witchcraft, this would need to be one of your top herbs in your witchy toolbox.
Magical Properties
All herbs have various applications, and so it shows you that everything has a light side and a dark side, and both of the sides have reasons and importance, so it is up to the magical practitioner as to how to extract these properties for their spellcasting purposes.
Wormwood’s bitter, aromatic nature grants it protective and purifying qualities, making it effective in spells aimed at:
Protection: Creating a spiritual barrier against negative energies.
Banishing: Cutting ties with unwanted people, habits, or influences.
Divination: Enhancing psychic abilities, especially for scrying or connecting with the spirit world.
Cleansing: Purifying spaces, tools, or auras
Uses in Spellcasting and Rituals
Incense: Burning wormwood cleanses and protects spaces, particularly during the waning moon for banishment rituals.
Spell Jars: Combine wormwood with black salt or iron nails for powerful protection or banishment jars.
Ritual Baths: Adding wormwood tea to a bath helps cleanse your energy field after negativity.
Dream Work: Placing wormwood under your pillow can enhance lucid dreaming and spiritual insight
Wormwood Banishing and Protection Spell
Here’s a simple yet potent Banishing and Protection Spell using wormwood. This spell helps to remove negative influences and protect your space or energy. Wormwood’s strong association with protection, banishment, and psychic awareness makes it ideal for such rituals.
Ingredients:
Dried wormwood
A black candle
A fire-safe bowl or cauldron
Frankincense or sandalwood incense (optional)
A piece of black cloth or sachet bag
Salt
Instructions:
Prepare Your Space: Cleanse your ritual space with incense or saltwater to remove any lingering negative energies.
Set Your Intention: Focus on the purpose of the spell. Visualize the negativity or unwanted influences being pushed away and your aura being protected.
Light the Black Candle: Black candles symbolize banishment and protection. As you light it, say: “By the flame of this candle, I banish all that harms and hinders me. Let no ill will cross my path.”
Burn the Wormwood: Place a small amount of dried wormwood into the fire-safe bowl or cauldron. Light it carefully and allow the smoke to rise. As the smoke swirls, chant: “Wormwood strong, send harm away, By your power, ill shall stray. Clear my path, protect my heart, From this moment, let ill depart.”
Seal with Salt: Sprinkle a circle of salt around your space or yourself to create a protective boundary. Imagine the salt solidifying an energetic shield around you.
Create a Protective Sachet: Once the wormwood has finished burning, take the cooled ashes and place them in a small black cloth or sachet bag. Keep this sachet near your front door or carry it with you for ongoing protection.
Close the Spell: Extinguish the black candle, thanking the energies you’ve invoked for their protection. “This spell is done, my will is clear. Protection surrounds, and I have no fear.”
Notes:
Perform this spell during a waning moon for stronger banishing energy.
Always ensure good ventilation when burning wormwood, as the smoke can be potent.
Avoid ingesting wormwood, as it can be toxic.
This spell leverages wormwood’s historical use for banishment, psychic clarity, and protection
Now let’s go a little bit darker for those of you who like to walk on the spiritual side……..
In crafting a daemonic spell using wormwood, it’s essential to acknowledge wormwood’s historical ties to necromancy, spirit communication, and banishment. This ritual is designed to invoke daemonic energies for insight, power, or protection, while using wormwood as a catalyst to bridge the physical and spiritual realms.
Daemonic Invocation Spell Using Wormwood
Purpose: To invoke a daemon for guidance, power, or to banish obstacles.
Ingredients:
Dried wormwood
Black or red candle (symbolizing power and invocation)
Incense (dragon’s blood or myrrh for enhancing spirit contact)
A sigil of the daemon you wish to invoke
A fire-safe bowl or cauldron
A piece of parchment and black ink
A drop of your own blood or a substitute (like red wine)
Instructions:
Prepare Your Space: Cleanse the ritual area with incense smoke and ensure you won’t be disturbed. Dim the lights or perform the ritual at night for deeper focus.
Create the Circle: Draw a circle of protection around you with the wormwood. Visualize this circle glowing with dark energy, keeping you safe while allowing daemonic energies to enter.
Set Your Intention: Write the purpose of your invocation on the parchment. Be clear about what you seek—whether guidance, power, or the removal of obstacles.
Place the Sigil: Place the sigil of the daemon in front of you. Focus on the sigil and visualize the daemon’s presence growing stronger.
Light the Candle and Incense: As you light the black or red candle, say: “By flame and smoke, I call upon the ancient power that dwells beyond the veil.”
Burn the Wormwood: Light the dried wormwood in the fire-safe bowl or cauldron. Let the smoke rise and waft over the sigil. As the smoke rises, chant:“Wormwood smoke, veil of night, Open the path, grant me sight. Daemon [Name], hear my plea, Step forth now and speak to me.”
Offer Your Blood or Substitute: Place a drop of blood (or red wine) onto the sigil as an offering, saying:“This is my bond, my offering true, Daemon of power, I call upon you.”
Meditate and Listen: Close your eyes and enter a meditative state. Listen for whispers, feel changes in energy, or see visions. The daemon may communicate symbolically, through emotions, or subtle thoughts.
Seal the Ritual: Once you feel the invocation is complete, thank the daemon:“I honor you, [Daemon Name], for your presence and guidance. Depart in peace.”
Extinguish the candle and let the wormwood burn out safely.
Close the Circle: Scatter salt or visualize the circle dissolving, ensuring any lingering energy is safely dispelled.
Aftercare:
Ground Yourself: Eat or drink something to return to normal consciousness.
Journal: Write down any insights, messages, or feelings received during the ritual.
Dispose of Ashes: Bury the ashes of the wormwood and parchment to complete the spell.
A new moon in Sagittarius marks the beginning of a new cycle in Sagittarius. This event is associated with fresh starts, new beginnings, and a sense of adventure.
During this time, individuals may feel a strong desire for exploration, learning, and expansion. It’s a time to set intentions for growth, whether personal or professional, and to embark on a journey of discovery.
Sagittarius energy is associated with optimism, enthusiasm, and a love of freedom, making this new moon a great time to break free from limitations and pursue new opportunities.
A New Moon in Sagittarius ritual you can do is a Cord cutting or Cut and Clear which is a ritual to release attachments that may be holding you back.
A Cut and Clear Spell is a type of ritual in witchcraft used to sever ties with toxic relationships, patterns, or situations that no longer serve you. It’s about releasing and clearing energy to make way for growth, healing, and positivity. Below is a detailed guide for what you need and how to perform the ritual, including an incantation.
To perform a really simple ritual, you will need to:
Relax your breathing and scan your aura field
Identify any cords or attachments
Untangle each cord by Visualizing a string of light connecting you and the other person
Picture cutting the cord with scissors and watching it dissolve
After you complete your cord cutting ritual, you will want to set your intentions for the new moon.
Setting intentions: Close your eyes and visualize what you want to do, see, or be. Feel the emotions you’d feel when that intention manifests.
Planting: Plant a houseplant or vegetable cutting to establish strong roots.
Cutting your hair or nails: To speed up their growth.
Doing something joyful: Do something that brings you joy and fills you up.
Planning: Write up a to-do list to plan out the life you visualize.
A cut and clear spell for more advanced witches
Tools and Ingredients Needed
White Candle
Represents clarity, purity, and spiritual cleansing.
Optional: Use a black candle for banishing negative energy and a white candle for inviting new blessings.
Cord or String (black, white, or red)
Symbolizes the ties or attachments being severed.
Scissors or Ritual Knife
For cutting the cord to physically and symbolically sever ties.
Herbs
Sage or Palo Santo: For cleansing the space and yourself.
Lemongrass or Bay Leaves: Represents clarity, protection, and release.
Crystals
Black Obsidian: Absorbs negative energy and helps release attachments.
Clear Quartz: Amplifies intentions and clarity.
Paper and Pen
Write down the name or description of the person, habit, or situation to be cut.
Bowl of Water
Symbolizes emotional cleansing and renewal.
Oil or Spray (optional)
Cut & Clear Oil: Blend of lemongrass, lemon, and rosemary oils.
Alternatively, use olive oil infused with the above herbs.
Preparation
Cleanse Your Space and Tools
Burn sage or palo santo, wafting the smoke over yourself, your tools, and your ritual space. Focus on clearing away lingering energies.
Set Your Intention
Spend a moment meditating on what you wish to release. Be clear and specific. Visualize the unwanted connection dissolving.
Create a Sacred Space
Lay out your tools on your altar or a clean surface. Ensure you won’t be disturbed.
The Ritual
Light the Candle
Focus on the flame as a source of purification and strength.
Write the Situation
Write down the person, habit, or situation you want to release. Fold the paper away from you to symbolically “push” it out of your life.
Tie the Cord
Tie one end of the cord to the paper or a symbolic item representing the attachment. Hold the other end.
Declare Your Intent
Say this incantation aloud (modify it as needed):
“With this flame, I summon my strength, To cut the ties that bind and length. No longer shall this weight I bear, I claim my freedom in the air. By fire’s light and water’s flow, I sever these bonds and let them go. So mote it be.”
Cut the Cord
Use the scissors or ritual knife to cut the cord. As you cut, visualize the connection breaking. Feel a sense of relief and freedom.
Burn or Dispose of the Paper
Safely burn the paper and let the ashes fall into the bowl of water. Alternatively, bury it far away from your home.
Close the Ritual
Extinguish the candle and thank the elements or any deities you invoked. Ground yourself by eating or drinking something.
And lastly….Make your own Cut & Clear oil
Making your own Cut and Clear Oil is a powerful way to personalize your ritual work. This oil is used to break ties, clear away negativity, and prepare for a fresh start. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Ingredients
Base Oil
A neutral carrier oil such as olive oil, sunflower oil, or jojoba oil.
Essential Oils
Lemongrass: Clears stagnant energy and promotes clarity.
Lemon: Cleanses negativity and energizes the spirit.
Rosemary: Enhances focus, protection, and cleansing.
Herbs
Bay Leaves: Symbolize release, protection, and clarity.
Lemongrass (dried): Associated with cutting ties and clearing blockages.
Cinnamon: Adds energetic speed and power to the oil.
Optional Additions
Salt (sea salt or black salt): For purification.
Clear Quartz chips: Amplifies the oil’s intention.
Black Obsidian chips: Grounds and absorbs negativity.
Container
A small, clean glass bottle or jar with a tight lid.
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Tools
Funnel or spoon for transferring oil.
Mortar and pestle for grinding herbs (optional).
Label or marker for identifying the oil.
Steps
Cleanse Your Tools
Use sage, palo santo, or your preferred method to cleanse the container and tools of any lingering energy.
Prepare the Herbs
If necessary, crush the dried herbs slightly in a mortar and pestle to release their oils and energies.
Combine the Base Oil and Essential Oils
Fill your container halfway with the base oil. Add 5–10 drops of each essential oil, depending on your preference for scent and strength.
Add the Herbs
Place a small pinch of the dried herbs (bay leaves, lemongrass, cinnamon) into the container. Be mindful not to add too much, as it can overpower the oil.
Include Optional Ingredients
Add a pinch of salt and crystal chips if desired.
Charge the Oil
Hold the bottle in your hands and focus your energy on the purpose of the oil. Visualize the energy of release, clarity, and renewal infusing the oil.
Say a blessing or incantation:
*”By herb and oil, by light and will, *I cut and clear, the past now still. *With this blend, I claim my power, *And cleanse the ties in this sacred hour. So mote it be.”
Seal and Store
Seal the bottle and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 3–7 days to let the energies infuse. Shake it daily to mix the ingredients.
How to Use Cut and Clear Oil
Anoint Candles: Rub the oil onto black or white candles for cut and clear rituals.
Wear It: Dab a small amount on your wrists, behind your ears, or over your heart to symbolize release.
Add to Baths: Pour a few drops into a cleansing ritual bath.
Mark Objects: Use it to anoint objects, tools, or doorways to cleanse and protect your space.
This oil is highly versatile and personal, so feel free to adjust the ingredients to match your intuition and intention.
A Ritual Celebrate Ostara
