Be very careful with love spells. Part of your oath to the craft is to harm none, and that includes taking away a person’s free will. Always double check your wording and intent to make sure you are not trying to rule another person or their feelings with your magick. A good way to judge the ethics of a spell is to ask yourself, how woud you feel if someone would cast the spell on you that you are about to cast.
You will need the following items for this spell:
- A pink candle
- Sandalwood oil
- 2 sheets of white paper
- Pen or pencil (red is good but not necessary)
Light your candle and get comfortable facing each other. Call Aphrodite (or other appropriate love goddess) and repeat the ritual:
Lady Aphrodite, join our ritual tonight
Bless our union and bless our rite
Help open our eyes,
Help strengthen our bond,
Help bring us together,
Forever
Both you and your partner should repeat the words. When finished, each take out your list and read aloud the items on it. When you are done, dab a little sandalwood oil on your thumb and press it to the top of each page like you are leaving a thumb-print.
Thank Aphrodite for joining your spell, and then blow out the candle. Fold up the sheets of paper and keep them both together in a safe place in the bedroom
Ethical considerations aside, the procedural nature of this spell seems well thought out. However, the instructions might benefit from further clarification, particularly for beginners who might be unfamiliar with setting up an altar or invoking deities.
It is refreshing to see an article that emphasizes ethics in witchcraft. However, I would recommend more precise instructions on handling the materials safely. A pink candle and sandalwood oil can pose risks if not handled properly. Also, should consider adding a disclaimer about fire safety.
I find the article useful, yet there are some points that necessitate additional elaboration. For instance, the involvement of deities like Aphrodite may not resonate with everyone’s belief system. It would be helpful to suggest alternative figures or even a secular approach.
While I appreciate the sentiment behind the advice given, I believe some people may interpret the suggestion of involving Aphrodite as an encouragement towards cultural appropriation. It’s important to remember to respect different cultures and their deities.
This spell emphasizes the importance of mutual consent in both practical and magickal aspects of a relationship. I would urge practitioners to be cautious and ensure their partners are genuinely comfortable with participating in such rituals. The ethical implications cannot be overstated.
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