21 Days of Yule: Day 4: Holiday Bliss Spell

There’s nothing worse than dealing with malls at this time of year, no matter how pretty they look.. The hustle and bustle the idiots who masquerade as human beings. It can be a trying time for even the sanest and most prepared of witches. There always seems to be that last minute party invite that one must go to when you are part of couple (balderdash I say, now I have to rush & get dressed and be stressed when I get there ugh…no fun). 

So I saw this article a few years ago (I believe it was in Llewellyn, I’m trying people bu 18 years of notebooks and papers, not all annotated) for a Holiday Bliss Spell, the author Laurel Reutner (hey at least I managed the proper mention) suggested that we dedicate three vanilla scented candles and place them in the bathroom, the dining room and the kitchen.And each day you lit them, an 1/2 hour and let the stress melt away

That';s all well and good, but did I mention I’m not a big fan of vanilla? (blasphemy I know) So I took this spell and changed it(and threw in stuff she never had). Now for me some of the scents that remind me of this season are of course pine, cinnamon, and bayberry (don't mix them, for the love of the Goddess that did not turn out well). I have landed on bayberry through much trial and error as a scent for the season(a big favorite here in New England). You can cheat & visit the local candle shop (the witchy shop would be better, support the local stores people all I'm saying) or if you have the time you can make it yourself. This works for either.

I'll make it easy on your no tallow (animal fat) needed, just plain melt and pour wax,
your favorite scent,
1 hour of your time (Omgosh.,. No I have all... no take the time)

Holiday Bliss Spell 101

1) Gather your items together
2) ground and center, get to sacred space, call Goddess, or God if you need to
3) place wax in container, allow to melt,
4) Remove from heat, add in scent, color, stir, give it a moment then add more things as you like (glitter, any additives)
5) As you add and stir, imagine all your favorite Yule and Christmas memories, flowing into the candle, only the good memories of family, friends, parties, the warm cozy evenings, everything, No good memories? Your in luck, imagine all the good memories to come, recall the feelings you get in circle? Add those in. the moment you knew this path was for you? add those in, every Aha moment, every good orgasmic moment of life, love, and good food, add those in. This is about your bliss, about what spells bliss for you.
6)Pour & allow your candles to cool, as they sink, add more wax to even them out, and add another memory
7) give your candles a few days to cure, so the scent settles into the candle.

courtesyalpinenaturals.com

You can chant a mantra, or whisper a prayer, for yourself and the world (just saying share the love) Mine goes like this:

Scented Candle

Sacred Flame

Sacred Spirit

Hear my chant as I call your name

Send love, affection, and warmth

to the four corners of this room

& of this home

Let the flame remind us of the Light Eternal

The God who returns

May his light be reflected in my heart

may I smile with my face

may I smile with it in my heart

may I shine with it from my soul

Sacred flame

sacred flame

who's light guided those before us

Let your light shine

within us all

Let us seek and find our own Spirit of Yule

Sacred Santa, ancient healer,

return to me what has been lost

thru the year

my child like hope and belief in peace 

and good will to all

Let this scent remind me

of the bliss of this season

As above so below

So mote it be

©Aisha Oaktree (use it for your own book of shadows, share it if you wish, don't however claim it as your own. Please)

Release your circle, don't you feel the beginning of bliss already?
Each time you light the candles after a stressful day, remind yourself that you have enough, a home, family, and (relative) good health, remind yourself of the gift of this season the God's return, the return of the Sun, the days are starting to get longer now (although you good fool me on a five o'clock day in New England)


Quick tip: Don't have time to do the candle?? Well your in luck, find some scent your love, apply in a bottle of water and you can scent your home as you walk thru, this active motion will engage your mind as you do it, allow the thoughts to come, laugh, cry, dance, whatever, just get blissful and enjoy the moment.

2) You can also if you have regular bulbs, purchase a bulb ring add a small amount of water(or follow the instructions found in the package), and your scent of choice and every time you turn on the light Walah you have the Bliss spell on tap or switch as the case maybe. (lol hey I had to do one..) 

This amazing post recovery is due to my amazing fb friend Jolean, Thank you so much. Smooches
Be Blissful my loves

Aisha