Misfit Mystics

 What is an Amulet? An amulet is a charm or trinket imbued with protective energy that a person carries with them. Depending on your background, culture, religion or lack of, there are numerous ways to create a personal protection amulet. I like to make mine in the way you'll read about in this post. How to make a personal protection amulet You'll need: Some felt a pattern for an animal or symbol of your choice. (max. about 4 inches tall) scissors chalk a little bit of stuffed animal stuffing needle & thread about 2 tablespoons (at most) of protective herbs, such as: Sage, clove, or rosemary black candle To begin, gather your materials and ground & center. Light your candle. Trace your pattern onto the felt using the chalk  Sew along your chalk lines, leaving an unsewn opening of about an inch & 1/2. Fill your animal with your herbs & stuffing. Sew closed. Hold your animal in both hands & envision it fighting off any unwanted entity or energy. Hold the imag...

1. Imbue & Charge a piece of jewelry   You’ll need: A piece of jewelry  A black candle Salt Protection powder (if you have it) Ground & center in whatever way you like. Hold the jewelry with both hands and envision a shield of protection beginning at the jewelry and growing until it encompasses you entirely. Place the jewelry in front of the candle. If you have it mix protection powder with the salt. Make a ring with the salt (or salt mixture) around the candle & the jewelry. Light the candle & meditate on the feeling of being totally safe in your bubble. Put the candle out & put the jewelry on. 2. Candle Protection Spell You’ll need: A black candle Black pepper Sea salt A pin or thumbtack Matches/a lighter Olive oil Ground & center in whatever way you want. Mix equal parts of sea salt & black pepper. Carve your name into the candle. Lightly coat the candle in olive oil. Roll the candle, away from yourself, in the salt & pepper mixture. Light th...