Magickal ingredients are all around us, if we only take the time to look. One of the most commonly overlooked ingredients is the humble Autumn leaf.
Leaves can be used in spells for a variety of purposes, depending on their type and color. Below are some common correspondences for using leaves in your spellwork.
Green leaves: Green leaves are associated with growth, abundance, and fertility. They can be used in spells for these purposes, or to promote general health and well-being.
Red leaves: Red leaves are associated with passion, love, and energy. They can be used in spells to attract a lover, increase sexual desire, or to add extra power to any working.
Yellow leaves: Yellow leaves are associated with happiness, joy, and intellect. They can be used in spells to bring about positive emotions, promote learning, or to increase your own personal power.
Brown leaves: Brown leaves are associated with stability, grounding, and protection. They can be used in spells for these purposes, or to promote a sense of calm and peace.
Black leaves: Black leaves are associated with endings, release, and transformation. They can be used in spells to let go of what no longer serves you, to break old habits, or to open yourself up to change.
Heres a list of some common tree leaves and their correspondences:
Oak leaves - strength, protection, prosperity
Maple leaves - balance, stability, fertility
Birch leaves - new beginnings, fresh starts, purification
Holly leaves - defense, warding, security
Pine leaves - cleansing, healing, peace
Willow leaves - emotions, intuition, psychic ability
To use leaves in your spellwork, simply add them to your altar or working space. You can also carry them with you, or wear them as jewelry. If you're using dried leaves, you can burn them as part of your spell-casting.
If you're not sure which leaves to use, simply go for a walk and see which ones speak to you. Trust your intuition, and you'll be sure to find the perfect leaves for your spellwork!
Here are two spells using Autumn leaves:
Autumn Leaf Spell for Banishment and Purification
Use this spell when you need to release negativity from your life and purify your space.
Ingredients:
-1 handful of dried Autumn leaves (pine would be great)
-1 black candle
-black salt
-fireproof bowl or cauldron
-a match
Instructions:
1. Using your salt, create a small circle big enough to hold the candle and fireproof bowl.
2. Grab your candle and write your intention into it. If its a pillar glass candle you can write on the top it. Feel free to dress your candle with a protection oil.
3. When you are ready light your candle and say:
"As this candle burns, so shall my (problem/negative energy/etc.)
be banished from my life."
4. Next take the leaves one by one and say:
"I release you from (problem/negative energy/etc.),
may you be purified and cleansed."
and drop it in the cauldron or bowl.
5. Once all the leaves are in the cauldron light them on fire and say:
"As these leaves burn, so shall my (problem/negative energy/etc.)
be banished from my life."
6. Allow the candle and leaves to continue burning until they are completely gone. Once your leaves are ashes , you can sweep them outside or into running water to be carried away. Thank the elements for their assistance and snuff out your candle.
Autumn Leaf Spell for Transformation
Use this spell for transformation when you're ready to let go of the past and start fresh.
What you'll need:
- variety of autumn leaves in various shapes and colors (3)
-a pen
-a bowl or cauldron
-a match
-bowl of water
-shovel
Instructions:
1. Gather 3 autumn leaves that are of various colors and shapes. One should represent that past that you wish to let go of, one should represent the present, and one should represent the future.
2. Write your intention on each leaf. On the first leaf, write what it is that you wish to let go of. On the second leaf, write what your intention is for the present moment. On the third leaf, write what you hope to manifest in the future.
3. Burn the first leaf in your bowl or cauldron, allowing the smoke to carry your intention of letting go up to the Universe.
4. Hold the second leaf in your hand and focus on your intention for the present moment. Bury it in the earth, allowing the roots of mother nature to ground your intention.
5. Place the third leaf in your bowl or cauldron. Fill it with water, representing the element of emotion and transformation. Allow the leaf to float on top of the water until it eventually sinks, signifying that your manifestation is on its way.
6. Keep your third leaf in the bowl and in direct sunlight until it completely dries out. Once it's dry, crumble it up and sprinkle it over your head as a symbolic way of bringing your manifestation into reality.
This spell can be performed during any phase of the moon. However, for best results, it's recommended that you perform it during the waning moon. This is because the waning moon is a time of releasing. So, performing this spell during that time will help to amplify your intention.
Autumn leaves can be a great addition to your spellwork, providing both banishing and transformation spells. When working with them, be sure to trust your intuition in order to choose the perfect leaves for your needs!
.png)
Comments