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Below are a few natural element correspondences for use in both spells and rituals. They are useful alone or combined, and the more you use the better. You may have noticed that there are certain "disreputable" correspondences below. I give these as I found them from my predecessors, and the choice for use or not is entirely up to you. Bare in mind that magic can be used to cause harm, just as effectively as it does good. However, the consequences are an entirely different matter. My predecessors said "They are for reference use and should not be interpreted as a promotion of using harmful magick. Knowledge of magick in all its forms is what separates the novice from the master, and those who do not understand how to manifest harm cannot undo it once it has been set in motion by another." So, you'd better watch your steps, and consider yourselves warned.

PS: would it be too much to ask not to actually taste the poisons?

For details on herbs, plants and trees mentioned, see the Herbs, Plants & Trees section. For details on gems, see the Gems & Stones section. For details on the elements, see the Elements section. For details on colours see the Colours in Magic section. For any other details not hereby included, mail me at [email protected].

 

For Banishing Spirits

Amulet: Coral
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Ceres
Candle Color: White
Element: Fire
Flower: Wolf's Bane
Herb: Horseradish
Hour: Mars
Incense: Frankincense
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Aries
Moon Phase: Black, Waning Crescent Moon
Oil: Pepper
Stone: Salt
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Birch

 

For Beauty

Amulet: Acorn (Anointed with Musk Oil)
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Uriel
Candle Color: Gold
Element: Water
Flower: Amaryllis
Herb: Ginseng
Hour: Venus
Incense: Yerba Santa
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Leo
Moon Phase: Waxing Moon (Gibbous or Crescent)
Oil: Catnip
Stone: Amber
Wind Direction: Western Winds
Wood: Holly

 

For Binding Without Harm

Amulet: Sun Symbol
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Metatron
Candle Color: Brown
Element: Earth
Flower: Hyacinth
Herb: Knotweed
Hour: Saturn
Incense: Yarrow
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Aries
Moon Phase: Black, Waning Crescent Moon
Oil: Walnut
Stone: Marble
Wind Direction: Western Winds
Wood: Oak

 

For Causing Death

Amulet: Leg Bone of a Black Cat
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Gabriel
Candle Color: Marbled Black and Red
Element: Fire
Flower: Nightshade (POISON)
Herb: Zinnia
Hour: Mars
Incense: Patchouli
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Scorpio
Moon Phase: Black Moon
Oil: Peppercorns
Stone: Blue Tourmaline
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Cypress

 

For Divination

Amulet: Turtle Amulet
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Isiaiel
Candle Color: Purple
Element: Water
Flower: Vervain
Herb: Goldenrod
Hour: Moon
Incense: Orange
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Pisces
Moon Phase: Any, Full Moon
Oil: Rose
Stone: Jet
Wind Direction: Eastern Winds
Wood: Rowan

 

For Driving (and casting) People Away

Amulet: Dog Totem
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Uriel
Candle Color: Black
Element: Fire
Flower: Anemone
Herb: Bay Leaf
Hour: Mars
Incense: Myrrh
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Leo
Moon Phase: Black, Waning Crescent Moon
Oil: Lilac
Stone: Jade
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Oak

 

For Grounding Energy

Amulet: Amethyst
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Gabriel
Candle Color: Light Blue or Grey
Element: Earth
Flower: Wolf's Bane (POISON)
Herb: Poppy
Hour: Saturn
Incense: Sage
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Libra
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous Moon
Oil: Lavender
Stone: Apache Tear
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Fig

 

For Inciting Chaos

Amulet: Eight-Pointed Star
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Masleh
Candle Color: Orange
Element: Fire
Flower: Violet
Herb: Celery
Hour: Mercury
Incense: Thyme
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Gemini
Moon Phase: Waxing Cresent Moon
Oil: Daisy
Stone: Ruby
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Hazel

 

For Invisibility

Amulet: Chameleon
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: The Virtues
Candle Color: Grey
Element: Air
Flower: Poppy
Herb: Chicory
Hour: Mercury
Incense: Edelweiss
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Scorpio
Moon Phase: Black Moon
Oil: Belladonna (POISON)
Stone: Fool's Gold
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Willow

 

For Lust (Not Love)

Amulet: Dragon Amulet
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Shekinah
Candle Color: Dark Red
Element: Fire
Flower: Red Rose
Herb: Damiana
Hour: Mars
Incense: Grains of Paradise
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Scorpio
Moon Phase: Waxing Moon
Oil: Hibiscus
Stone: Carnelian
Wind Direction: Southern Winds (Avoid Western Winds as they encourage heightened fertility)
Wood: Mistletoe

 

For Prosperity

Amulet: Sun Amulet
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Anauel
Candle Color: Gold
Element: Earth
Flower: Buttercup
Herb: Banana
Hour: Sun
Incense: Benzoin
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Sagittarius
Moon Phase: Full, Waxing Gibbous Moon
Oil: Almond
Stone: Malachite
Wind Direction: Eastern Winds
Wood: Holly

 

For Protection

Amulet: Alligator Teeth
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Cherubim
Candle Color: Red, White
Element: Fire
Flower: Heather
Herb: Angelica
Hour: Mars
Incense: Balm of Gilead
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Aries
Moon Phase: Full, Waxing Gibbous Moon
Oil: Basil
Stone: Salt
Wind Direction: Southern Winds
Wood: Rowan

 

For Revenge and Hexing

Amulet: Lightning
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Gabriel
Candle Color: Black
Element: Fire
Flower: Yellow Evening Primrose
Herb: Wormwood
Hour: Saturn
Incense: Patchouli
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Scorpio
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Moon
Oil: Saffron
Stone: Amazonite
Wind Direction: Northern Winds
Wood: Yew

 

For Victory

Amulet: Wishbone
Angelic or Elemental Spirit: Vesta
Candle Color: Yellow and Red Marbled
Element: Fire
Flower: Heliotrope
Herb: Clover
Hour: Mars
Incense: Irish Moss
Moon in Astrological Sign of: Leo
Moon Phase: Full, Waxing Gibbous Moon
Oil: Cinnamon
Stone: Clear Quartz
Wind Direction: Eastern Winds
Wood: Oak