Spell to combat depression

Maybe its the time of year, but so many people that I know seem to be feeling low at moment. The run up to the Christmas holidays is a stressful time for a lot of people, drawing our thoughts to family matters and money problems perhaps more than at other times of the year.

I love spell casting, and I truly believe that spells help to focus our intentions in a way that for many is more accessible than meditation, etc. But when it comes to depression, or even just feeling a little blue, more important than magick is to talk to someone. At the very least it reminds us of the most incredible blessings in our lives the ones who love us!!

But to help focus, to draw on the strength we have to combat sadness and despair, I thought I would share this little spell to tap into those resources.

This spell uses a gold candle, a blue candle, and one to represent yourself (or the person you are doing the spell for ask permission first!) so just choose whatever colour feels the most appropriate. Mix a few drops of jasmine and rosemary oils in your carrier oil (I always use sweet almond).

If you dont have the oils (or even if you do smells are great for spells!) burn some incense such as jasmine or sandalwood.

You can also use a picture of yourself or the person for whom the spell is being cast, at a time when you / they were happy. Alternatively you may visualise the subject instead.

A crystal is needed for this spell, and although correspondences are given in books, on websites and by teachers (and all of this information is valid, in my opinion) I think that crystals speak to us themselves. I would recommend a citrine crystal, but if there is another that you feel happier with, use that. Remember that crystals need to be cleansed before they are used in any magickal work.

As ever, cast your circle and ground yourself, however you prefer to do so, and invite the elements, the Goddess and the God to watch over and bless your working, if you choose. If you work with a particular deity, you may want to ask for His or Her help, and make your battle against whatever is bringing you down an offering.

Inscribe your name (or that of the subject) on the representative candle, strength on the gold candle, and healing on the blue one. Rub the oil over all three candles, from the middle to the ends.

Place the photograph in front of the candles, light your incense, and hold the crystal you have chosen. This is the time to visualise your goal, to communicate with the Universe / the Divine and to draw on the energy you have called, channelling it into your crystal.

Although it is not necessary to speak any words aloud, voicing your intent can strengthen your resolve and add to the power of your spell. Your words should be written before you begin the ritual, to save floundering for words during the spell. Rhyming is best, keep it simple, and I usually prefer to write my own. An example, though, is:

I face my fears on this dark night, Moving forward into light,

Sadness gone, magick bind it, Gone from here, may no one find it.

Meditating on your intent strengthens the spell and the intent itself so take the time to do this, still holding your crystal, until you feel ready to finish. When you are ready, place the crystal on top of the photograph, bid farewell to the deities and the elements, and open your circle. Dont forget to ground yourself. Leave the candles to burn all the way down (a bit at a time if it is not safe to leave them burning in one go) and then your crystal will be charged.

If the spell is for you, carry the crystal with you (preferably) or put it under your pillow. If the spell is for a friend, give the crystal to your friend as a gift, to do the same.

Love and blessings to you all!