Book of Curses

by River Lux

  Used in ritual against another, it brings barrenness, prevents prosperity, causes depression, and serves as an obstacle to action. Can be used to cause paralyzing fear or obsession and to prevent or stop movement, both that of growth and disintegration. On a more positive note, this rune is helpful in void meditation as it acts to still and also helpful in concentration, bringing calmness and guidance. Care needs to be taken as the rune can also make the user dull and/or obsessive. Isa works to calm hysteria, hyperactivity and restlessness. Often used in revenge spells and defense, it helps focus the will of the operator. Used with other runes, it acts to bind and shield the energies and keep them from interacting with each other.

  JERA (Year)

  Germanic name: Gaar (Jera)

  Gothic: Jer

  Norse: Ár

  Anglo-Saxon: Ger (Jara)

  Icelandic: Ár

  Norwegian: Jara, Ar

  Jera is a rune of cycles and is symbolic of the harvest where the efforts of planting and work in the fields are rewarded with crops. Ar represents the cycles of change. Life cycles, lunar cycles, the cycles of the seasons and changes. Ar is in contrast to Iss where everything stops. It signifies the return of the Sun and brings action. Ar symbolizes a vortex of cycling energy; the eight-fold wheel of life, the point inside of the circle, which is the glyph for the Sun meaning regeneration. When used in magickal operations, it can bring a reversal of personal fortunes. Like the Tarot Card, the Wheel of Fortune, Ar can reverse circumstances so misfortune is replaced with luck and visa-versa. Rune of patience and awareness, moving in harmony with natural cycles. This rune is excellent for working with nature and is a rune of fruitfulness. Ingwaz is the seed planted, Berkano is the earth that receives it and Jera is the growth and the harvest. A rune of long term planning and persistence and ensures the success of plans. This rune is also helpful as it serves as a guide in the correct timing of rituals, especially initiation. When used in black magick, this rune can bring the worst possible aspects of an individual’s wyrd to manifest and develops the forces of self-destruction. The stone is moss agate.

  EIHWAZ

  Sound: Ë

  Germanic: Ezck (Eihwaz)

  Gothic: Eiws

  Anglo-Saxon: Yr (Eoh)

  Norwegian: (Eo)

  Used in necromancy (communicating with the dead). It is a rune of death and power over the dead. Eihwaz strengthens the will and can be used in past life regressions to gain knowledge and wisdom from prior lives. Represents the kundalini force. This rune shields the soul through all kinds of hardship. Like the planet Pluto, it is a rune of transformation through death and rebirth and rules over deep and powerful transformation on all levels. Smoky quartz is used with this rune. Both can be used to activate and raise the kundalini.

  PERTHRO

  Germanic name: Pertra (Perthro)

  Gothic: Pairthra

  Norse: Perð

  Anglo-Saxon: Peordh (Pertra)

  Icelandic: Perð, (Plástur)

  Norwegian: (Pertra)

  Perthro is a rune used in divination. Through this rune, one can gain the knowledge and wisdom of other runes. This rune acts as protection against the destructive forces of certain runes. Through Perthro, we can intuitively discover lost knowledge of all of the runes. Perthro is the rune of meditation. Onyx is the stone used with this rune.

  ALGIZ

  Germanic name: Algis, Algiz or Elhaz

  Gothic: Algs

  Anglo-Saxon name: Eolh

  Norwegian name: Elgr

  This rune is used for protection. It is also used in consecration and the banishing of negative energies. It is excellent for the operator to wear when performing dangerous rituals as it protects against negative energies. Black tourmaline is the stone used with this rune.

  SOWILO

  Germanic: Sugil (Sowilo)

  Gothic: Sauil

  Norse: Sól

  Anglo-Saxon: Sigel

  Icelandic: Sól

  Norwegian: Sol

  Old Danish: Sulu

  Old German: Sil, Sigo, Sulhil

  Sowilo is the rune of the Sun and can be used in masculine magick. Sowilo is a rune of invincibility, and final triumph. This rune is movement and action and bestows the will to take action. It symbolizes the chakras and the lightening bolt, spark of life. Kundalini is like lightening and flashes in the brain when it connects with the 6th chakra. Sowilo is used to strengthen the will and confidence. It has both shielding and combative properties. Used in understanding the energy forces in the world and on the astral. When used with other runes, it activates and empowers them. It can be used in meditation and to empower the chakras. Brings out one’s leadership abilities and one’s ability to inspire others. Enhances one’s strength of spirit. Gem is the diamond.

  TIWAZ

  Germanic: Tys (Tiwaz)

  Gothic: Teiws

  Norse: Týr

  Anglo-Saxon: Tir, Tiw

  Icelandic: Týr

  Norwegian: Ty

  Instills courage and honor. Tyr is the rune of justice. Used for stability and the binding of chaotic energies. Good for defense and revenge workings as it represents justice. Bloodstone and hematite are the stones used with this rune.

  BJÖRK

  Germanic: Bercna (Berkano)

  Gothic: Bairkan

  Norse: Bjarkan

  Anglo-Saxon: Beroc

  Icelandic: Bjarkan

  Norwegian: Bjarkan

  This rune can be used in workings for female fertility, feminine magick, and nurturing. It is used in concealment and protection. This rune symbolizes feminine energies. It is an old Pagan custom to enclose a child at birth with the protective energies of Berkano, which remain with him/her throughout his/her life.

  EHWAZ

  the sound: Ë

  Germanic: Eys (Ehwaz)

  Gothic: Aihwa

  Norse: Ehol, Ior

  Anglo-Saxon: Eoh

  Icelandic: Eykur

  Norwegian: Eh, Eol

  Represents the horse. It is also closely identified with Castor and Pollux the Gemini twins. Used to see into the future and for psychic communication. Like the fourth chakra, this rune unites opposites. This rune forges bonds and is used to seal marriages and friendships. Can be used to bind another’s thoughts and actions to the operator’s will. Used in spiritual divination to understand the will of the Gods. Used to empower thoughtforms and bring them under the control and will of the mage. When used with other runes, Eihwaz unites the energies harmoniously.

  MANNAZ

  Germanic: Manna (Mannaz)

  Gothic: Manna

  Norse: Maðr

  Anglo-Saxon: Mann

  Icelandic: Maður

  Norwegian: Madr

  Rune of logic and the left side of the brain. Used for enhancing intellect and strengthening the memory. Helps one to gain more knowledge of one’s self which is essential in working magick. Amethyst

  LÖGR

  Germanic: Laaz (Laguz)

  Gothic: Lagus

  Norse: Lögr

  Anglo-Saxon: Lagu

  Icelandic: Lögur

  Norwegian: Laukr

  Conceals and symbolizes the unknown. Reveals and counteracts poisons. The hidden is revealed. Assists in the awareness of energies and enhances one’s sensitivity. Good for dowsers and pendulum workers. Helps in astral work. Can be used to enhance physical and psychic strength. Used in feminine magick and masking the forces of other runes.

  INGWAZ

  Norse: Ing, Ingvarr

  Gothic: Iggws

  Germanic: Enguz (Ingwaz)

  Anglo-Saxon: Ing

  Icelandic: Ing

  Norwegian: Ing

  The alternate symbol for this rune is much like the sigil of Azazel. This rune is the male counterpart to Berkano. Represents the God “Ing.” Ingwaz is the rune in which power is stored. Converts active power into potential power. Can deprive a man of his masculinity or anyone, male or female of their life force. Like a crystal, this rune
stores energy until it is needed. It is a magickal reserve. Stone is ivory.

  DAGAZ

  Germanic: Daaz (Dagaz)

  Gothic: Dags

  Norse: Dagr

  Anglo-Saxon: Daeg

  Icelandic: Dagur

  Norwegian: Dagr

  Represents the climax of orgasm where the objective of the working is realized. Like the planet Uranus, this rune gives flashes of intuition and knowledge. Useful in raising the kundalini. Best if used with other runes that enhance wisdom and awareness.

  ÖDHAL

  Germanic: Utal (Othala)

  Gothic: Othal

  Norse: Oðal

  Anglo-Saxon: Otael (Ethel)

  Icelandic: Óðal

  Norwegian: Ödal

  Rune of property and land. Inheritance. Rune of ancestry and heritage. Used to tap into one’s racial memory for ancestral knowledge. Used to obtain wealth in the form of property and possessions. Unlike Fehu, this rune represents property that is rooted and not mobile, a putting down of roots. Can be used to incite racism and cultural prejudices. Othala represents the circle/sphere; the boundary. Petrified wood works well with Othala; brings out memories of past lives, talents and wisdom of previous incarnations.

  To Create A Sigil

  You can do this by hand or use two websites that I have found:

  www.chaostarot.com/chaos-magick-sigil-generator/

  http://sigilscribe.me/

  By hand, this is just an example.

  1) What do you want? "I want to lose weight"

  2) Remove vowels. "WNT T LS WGHT"

  3) Remove duplicates. "WNTLSGH"

  4) Take a square piece of paper, draw a circle, inside the circle, inscribe the letters from step 3. Try to make them into 1 grand shape. It may take several tries to get something right.

  5) Charge it

  6) Burn the piece of paper

  7) Forget about it.

  8) Continue diet and exercise.

  For The Naughty Witch Who Feels Bad

  If your conscience is beginning to nag you for your behavior, you will need:

  - parchment

  - black pen or ink

  - frankincense

  - myrrh

  - charcoal disc

  - brass dish

  - gold candle (for the blessings of the Sun God)

  - pin

  On a Sunday morning as the sun rises, write a list of all the bad things you have done and then prick your thumb and put a thumbprint

  of your blood on the parchment.

  Light the candle, burn the frankincense and myrrh on the disc in the dish as you read your list and feel truly remorseful. When you feel

  ready light the list in the candle flame and throw into the dish to burn.

  When everything has burned and only ashes remain, rub your hands with these ashes and then wash your hands with soap and water

  as you say:

  My past is cleansed

  my future blessed

  no more my sleep

  shall bring unrest

  Dry your hands in the warmth of the candle flame and sun.

  Now be more careful from now on.

  Cleaning Up

  If you feel it is necessary to cleanse your ritual space, or home after cursing do this:

  Close all windows and doors, light some dragons blood incense in each room, demand that all negative energies be banished, yell for it to leave…light a black chime candle (for banishing), say a spell if you feel the urge to, you can tailor one to your fitting or use this:

  I call upon all that is pure and just,

  Remove the evils within this place,

  Take it away, burn it to dust

  Empty it outside of time and space

  When the black candle has burned all the way out, dispose of the wax in the trash and remove it from your home at once, open the windows to let all the lingering negativity out.

  Alternatively, instead of the spell you can recite Psalm 51.

  Psalm 51

  Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.

  2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

  3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me.

  4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.

  5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me.

  6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

  7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

  8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

  9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities.

  10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

  11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.

  12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

  13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

  14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness.

  15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise.

  16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering.

  17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

  18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

  19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.

  Cleansing Bath

  After you have done the previous, you should anoint 4 white candles with uncrossing oil and run a bath.

  As you run the bath, you’ll want to incorporate herbs that are associated with cleansing. The best way to do this is to tie herbs into a muslin cloth or bag, and hang it on the faucet so that the warm bathwater runs through it into the tub. You can also float the bag, or several, in the water or just dump the herbs right into your bathtub (the herbs may clog your drain if loose in the water, be careful).

  Some cleansing herbs are: sage, chamomile, cinnamon, lemon balm, lavender, rosemary, hyssop, peppermint.

  You can also use epsom salts or sea salts in combination with any of these. You can use dry or fresh herbs.

  Oils can also be used as well.

  Once you’ve filled the bath with warm water, running through the herbal mix, immerse yourself in the tub.

  Make sure you’re completely relaxed – for some people, this may take a few minutes, but that’s okay. Focus on the warmth enveloping your body. Breathe deeply, taking in the scents of the herbal oils in the water.

  Close your eyes, and become attuned to the rhythms of your own body.

  Visualize all the negative energy in your body. As you focus on this, imagine it being swept out of your body, bit by bit, through your skin. See it being released from your body, and diluted into the water. While the negative energy is leaving your body, think about how rejuvenating the bath is.

  See your body, your spirit, your soul being cleansed and purified by the herbs and the water.

  When you feel ready, stand up and get out of the tub. After you’ve gotten out of the water, release the plug so that all the negativity absorbed by the water can be drained away.

  Keep pots of rosemary next to the front and back doors to keep evil out and grow garlic in your garden to ward off those who would take your prosperity.

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