Ember Grant
At autumn, harvest season is in full swing, and we typically associate harvest with abundance, which can include wealth and success. At this time of year, day and night are equal in length, making it a good time for spells of balance. This is also a transitional time as daylight wanes and we approach the dark half of the year.
Seven Day Spell for Success
Fire represents strength of will and transformation; it has an authoritative energy, and it can be just the element you need to boost success in any aspect of your life. You can perform this spell for general success, but it works best if you focus on something specific.
You’ll need a fairly large candle—a 3 X 6 pillar works best—in orange or yellow. You’ll also need a heat-proof plate or platter to burn it on. Anoint the candle as desired—bergamot oil is a good choice.
In addition, you will need some crystals and plant materials for this spell. Choose six different items—a combination of stones and plants. You will start with just the candle and add one item to your altar each day when you relight the candle. The plant materials can be fresh or dried, but keep in mind if they’re fresh and you use them early in the week, they will be sitting around for seven days.
Over the course of the week, approach this like you’re stoking a fire, adding more fuel and building it up. Simply place the items on the plate around the base of the candle. It doesn’t matter which component you add on which day, just that you add something new and continue lighting the candle. Try to work during a waxing moon phase, with the last day of the spell being a full moon.
As you light the candle each day, say these words:
Day one—The start, the spark to be my best. I set foundation for success.
Day two—Like fuel to fire, I keep reaching higher.
Day three—Burning hotter, burning longer, my will is getting stronger.
Day four—It may take time, but success will be mine.
Day five—The power of this flame will help me reach my aim.
Day six—Success is near, the way is clear.
Day seven—Feel the heat, success is sweet!
Let the candle burn for an hour each day on the first two days, then two hours each day for the following days. If it’s a very large candle, like a three-wick, you can let it burn longer each day if you wish.
On the last day, let the candle burn as long as you wish; if it’s small enough, allow it to burn out. If not, keep relighting it each day until it’s done, then dispose of it. Keep the stones and herbs on your altar as long as you like or make a bundle of them to carry with you. When you feel ready, cleanse the stones and bury the plant materials.
Fruit and Fire: A Spell for Healing
The apple appears often in fairy tales, legends, and myths from around the world and is often associated with knowledge, wisdom, immortality, temptation, good fortune, abundance, and love. They are reputed to have healing properties as well, and we all know they’re nutritious. Metaphysically, apples are associated with the planet Venus and the element of water. Apples actually originated in Kazakhstan and are members of the rose (Rosaceae) family. And, of course, the five seeds inside form a star pattern within a circle—a pentacle—another reason they’re often associated with magic.
Because apples are extra popular this time of year, we’ll use them in this candle spell for healing. You can focus on general well-being or, if necessary, something specific you need help with.
Slice a large apple horizontally in five thin slices and arrange these on a heat-proof plate. Put one in the center and four on the edges, or arrange them in a star shape. Place a white tea light candle on each slice.
As you light the candles, visualize your healing goals. Imagine the candle flames burning away any illness or negativity and charging your body with wellness and healing energy. When all the candles are burning, sit before the plate for as long as you like and continue to meditate on healing. Whisper this chant as many times as you desire:
Fruit and fire, sweet and bright, fill me with your healing light.
Allow the candles to burn out. You can dry the apple slices if you wish and use them in potpourri or other crafts, or bury them. Eat or discard the rest of the apple.