Earth Ceremonial Magic

The Witch's Cauldron by Adrianne Campbell (April, 2019)

The Earth is very much alive, just as you are or I am. It has a soul with an inner fire that burns so brightly within the core of its being. It has a collective energy which we all feel, as well as its personal power. We use this energy in our daily healing practices. We ask her to join us when we are practicing magic to bring forth the element of Earth. We call upon the Earth to ground us and sustain a balanced root chakra.

When we stand on her grass barefoot and close our eyes, we can drop into her medicine fully. Our feet can grow roots and extend them into her core where we become fully planted. It spreads through her existence like a streaming Hara Line into the inner fire of the core and then travels back to us. This allows us to feel her experience and to create a firm Earth—aligned foundation for ourselves. We are one with the Earth and our souls have a strong desire to be out in nature. We need the balancing and peace of Earth to become grounded in our everyday lives. This is magic and we are offered it daily to use whenever we wish without question. The Earth Mother graciously shares her energy with us to assist our healing and our journey. She is selfless and she is love. It is a true extension of who we truly are beneath our costumes and flesh.

With the unlimited amount of resources we are given from the Earth, it is important to show our gratitude. Anytime that I am working with Earth energy (which is all of the time) I offer her my sincere thanks. You can leave an offering if you wish such as a piece of fruit or dish of milk or water. You should do what you feel is best. This is your time with the Earth. Gratitude does not have to be monetary. It does not have to be a certain way. Gratitude can be expressed and felt in any nature. Intimate experiences with the Earth are sacred and are your personal ritual.

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, 2019. It is a magical time to give thanks and pay special attention to our planet. Earth provides for us around the clock and this is a magical time to simply show her that we sincerely appreciate everything that she does for us.

Some people choose to volunteer to clean up parks or help an Earth related organization. Some people choose to go for a nature walk and acknowledge her beauty and wisdom. I use this time to do a spell which honors the Earth Mother, to extend to everything that exists on this planet as well; from every drop of water to every tree. It is a simple ritual which has so much power. You can do this ceremony at home or out in nature. Remember that you hold your own magic and personal intention is the most powerful tool in magic. Drop into your heart and always do what feels right for you. This Earth Day ceremony is an incense ritual. I combine herbs that represent all of the elements that she blesses us with, and includes items for Earth, water, fire, and air.

Roses are used to represent the element of water which also connects to Aphrodite and the Egyptian Goddess Isis. Roses bring forth love, compassion, magic, and wisdom. In alchemy practices, the rose represents a point of unity between the cosmos and life. The white rose is connected to the feminine side and the red rose is connected to the masculine side. For this particular ritual we will be using pink roses which are a balance of both the feminine and masculine.

For the fire element we will add rosemary which is ruled by the sun. It is sacred specifically to the Virgin Mary and Aphrodite. This herb also carries many magical attributes such as love, purification, and protection. It attracts healing energy and removes negative or stagnant energies from a space.

Sandalwood is our herb for air. Sandalwood magic originated in India where it was utilized as a Holy incense. People observed that the Sandalwood trees were never invaded by termites, so it quickly became known as the protective wood. This herb is considered to be very highly vibrational and devotional. In ritual practices, it will create and bring forth peace, purification, and relaxation. In this particular ritual incense blend we will be using sandalwood resin. Resins are highly aromatic and have been used in healing ceremonial incense blends for thousands of years. I always try to use a tree resin in every incense blend that I create. Tree resins are created by beautiful tree magic. When a tree is damaged it seeps resin in the area to protect it from intruders. The resin hardens in time much like a scab when we become hurt to allow the area to heal. This is such a powerful protecting tool to utilize in magic and is yet another example of how we are no different from a tree.

All herbs are ruled by the Earth element. However, there are some herbs that are specifically used for the Earth element while many carry several elements. For this spell we will be using Sage. In Roman times Sage was even gathered in a ritual way. This herb carries a feeling of healing and preserving. It is a highly protective herb which also carries purification energies. It dispels stagnant energy and transmutes the negative qualities before releasing it back to the Earth.

So now we have our herbal elements. Let the magic begin!

Earth Day Ceremonial Magic

 ½ ounce Sandalwood resin

 2 TBSP dried Rosemary

 2 TBSP dried Sage

 3 TBSP dried pink roses

I do recommend using a mortar and pestle to crush and combine the herbal blend. If you do not have one any mixing bowl will do, but please keep in mind that the resin incense mixture will become sticky.

Have your herbs, incense burner, candle, matches, and mixing tools ready for use so you can relax and allow the magic to unfold. I typically lay them out carefully and organized, as this is your ceremony.

Now clear your mind and take a deep breath. Imagine your feet planting into the earth and that you are one with the Earth Mother. Welcome her into this time, thank her for her energy and presence. Light your green Earth candle. Begin adding your herbs into your mixing bowl. Once they have all been added begin blending them as one.

Add a small amount to your incense burner and allow it to slowly burn. As the smoke wafts, visualize that the incense smoke is extending all throughout and around Earth. It is cleansing and providing peace to this planet. Once the incense has burned you may add more or you can complete the ritual.

This is your spell. Thank the Earth Mother, yourself, and all of the herbs used. Blow out your candle and feel the magic you conjured.

Have a magical Earth Day!

— Adriane

Adriane Campbell A solitary witch who works with plant spirits and herbs, Adriane believes everyone and everything is very much alive. She uses the energies of living plants to invoke their magic. She creates ceremonial items and concoctions to aid spiritual growth, and has a passion for teaching individuals how to do their own spell work as she understands the powerful magic of personal intention. Adriane doesn’t categorize herself as a particular type of witch, but rather embraces every aspect of herself and the Craft. She welcomes everyone to free their inner witch and surf their water of truth. www.moonstonedalchemy.com | moonstonedalchemy@gmail.com