Empathy's Book Of Shadows 

Spell To Gain Energy

Materials: A bright red or orange candle, a spicy incense, a glass of clear pure cold water,
and a bowl of sea salt. If is sunny out you may want to start the spell by going outside for
a few minutes and breathing in some fresh air. Sit in front of the candle and say:
"Give me energy to happily complete the task I have been given to do.
I will feel better for having done it. The completion of the task will be my reward."
Sprinkle the sea salt around the candle and say,
"Give me strength, O sacred Earth."
Pass your hand near the candle and say
"Give me strength O sacred Fire."
Pass your hand through the smoke of the incense and say,
"Give me strength, O sacred Air."
Drink the water down and say
"Give me strength O sacred water."
Now immediately get up and go do your task.

Capricorn Energy Spell

For a spell to tap into the Capricornian urge to build, you will need an 8 * by 11inch
piece of graph paper and a pencil or a pen. On a Sadation that you need to create. Draw the symbols of Saturn (V) and
Capricorn (a) on the paper, then write a list of your ancestors on the back of the paper.
Each day, fill in one line of boxes by colouring them in with coloured pencils as your burn
your favourite incense. Repeat your intentions mentally or aloud as your work on the paper.
After you complete each line, fold the paper into a square and place under a bowl that
contains salt and dirt.
When your desire manifests, bury the paper, the salt, and the dirt in your backyard.

Remove Negative Energies

This is to help you rid yourself of other people's negative energies that might have rubbed off on you.
Visualize a tiny hole in the small of your back.
Move the negative energy down toward the hole and let it drain out into the Earth.
Continue to do this until you feel it all drain out. Close the hole and embrace yourself.
Visualize white light all through your body.

Clarity Of Thought & Mind

Make or buy a small cotton draw-string bag about 1-2 inches deep.
Put in equal parts of each of the following: Rosemary Lavender Camomile Quartz
During the Full Moon, put the bag together, then consecrate and charge it.
Inhale the scents when you feel stressed or overwhelmed.
These herbs will act to soothe you if you are feeling stressed or frazzled and will help
you focus your mind to deal with the problem at hand.

Cleanse Home Of Negative Energy

These are especially good measures to take when moving into a new place, beginning
ritual activities in a new space, or to release bad feelings when an inhabitant has been
sick or has died.
To cleanse a single room - on top of a newspaper, set a blue candle. Surround with a circle of salt.
Burn a little sage in the room. Light the candle, making sure it won't tip over.
Close the door and let the candle burn down.
When finished, take newspaper, salt, and candle leaving and bury far from your home.
To cleanse a house - select four corners. set four candles: north - black, east - white, south -
purple or dark red, west - blue.
Sprinkle a little salt at each doorway and window. Burn sage in each room, paying special
attention to windows and doors. Strew fragrant herbs (rosemary, basil, lavender, others
you like or consult a reference) and sweep them up with the salt.
Cast the swept herbs out your front door. You may want to sweep them off your porch so they
aren't on your property anymore.

Spell Binder

This is best used at the end of a spoken or written spell.
This adds a certain boost to the releasing of energy.
It also works best if you are wearing a Pentagram you have attuned to yourself.
Speak these word with all the fibres of your body while releasing the spell's energy:
By the Pentagram I wear,
Water, Fire, Earth, and Air,
Ruled by Spirit as All should be
As I speak So Mote It Be!

General Charge For Spell Work

The following chant is a good all purpose chant that can be used for just about any spell:
Witches power burning bright, tarot, rune and blade,
Charge the spell, enfilled with might, here and now the magic's made.
Wave and tree, hedge and flame, strength of the elements gather here,
to bless this work and charge it well, to complete the spell now far or near.
Mystic Moon and Brilliant Sun, send your power here this way,
Gracious Lady, Mighty Lord, bless this charge that I lay.
Powers that are, powers that be, gather round this spell I cast,
empower my working three times three, send it forth to see it last! So Shall it Be!

Gain Control Over A Situation

Items Needed: purple candle pen and paper vegetable oil fireproof dish cayenne pepper
Inscribe the candle with your name, then draw the infinity symbol (a horizontal figure 8),
both above and below your name. Anoint the candle with vegetable oil and roll it in cayenne pepper.
Write a brief description of the situation on the paper and place it under the candle holder.
Light the candle and say:
"Wax and herb, now bring me power
That grows with every passing hour.
Bring control back unto me.
As I will, so mote it be!
Let the candle completely burn down, then burn the paper in the fireproof dish.
Flush the ashes down the toilet, or bury them under a tree.

Get Out Of A Situation

Begin this (9) nine day ritual on a Monday. Using a White Candle
(charge/anoint the candle for all intent and purpose)
I cleanse, anoint, then charge my candle with this incantation:
"Cleansed and Blessed Are Thee,
Now to Perform Thy Service for Me"
Having prepared yourself according to your custom: Repeat nine times this spell:
Foolish I was, Wise I Now Am.
A Light of Hope I See Which Stands Before Me;
It's Flame Releases Me From This Predicament.
O Lady, I am Grateful O Lady, I Thank Thee -
I Am Free. I Am Free; O Lady, I Thank Thee.
Alternatively, you may also read Psalm 119 Verses 49 to 56 (only) ... (18) eighteen times.
If the Predicament was rather a large blunder or error in judgement a copy of the two
is most effective to get release from the situation.

All Purpose Spell To Effect Another

This simple spell can be used for any purpose - whether it be to empower a person,
to heal them, to bind them etc. Simply choose the appropriate colour candle and scribe
the person's name and your intent upon it. Anoint it with an appropriate oil.
Light the candle and while watching it burn, repeat the following chant,
focusing upon your intent as you do so.
Powers that be, Powers of 3, Let X be all I see.

Boost Productivity

To improve your own work productivity, during the waxing Moon place one hematite in
a small basket or tray and enchant it by saying:
"Ground and heal, magnetic one; bring me clarity on this day."
Add a quartz crystal to the contained and say:
"Bring boundless energy to me; may it last through this day."
Add a calcite and say:
"Stone of joy and yellow light, help me sort through my work today."
Place the container of stones on your desk and say:
"Help me work through this day; bring me inspiration.
And when the day is done, may the labor be finished."

Inner Strength

Empower an acorn with the following chant & carry it on your person during difficult times.
"Little seed with cap so fine, Grant your strength & make it mine.
Make me as sturdy as your tree. As I will, so mote it be!"

Comb & Mirror Spell

Purify area, cast circle, etc. Burn a white candle for yourself, and say:
"O Lady of shimmering beauty,
For whom the stars are shining jewels
And the Universe Her creation and plaything,
Weaver of destinies and Protectress of things wild and free
Make me now, I do ask, to be thy daughter
Make me one with thee and grant me thy far-flung power
Grant to this, thy Witch and Sorceress
Strength within and without.
As eternal as the boundless sea,
The calm assurance of my powers
To make any do my bidding,
And the winds, waters, and fires,
The hills themselves lend willingly themselves to me.
Give to me, who am of thy ancient Craft
The wisdom of ages, the lore of eons,
Knowledge of light, knowledge of dark.
Grant me beauty ever more perfect
That I may reflect thee better.
Build magick within me, build power within me.
Power be drawn and power come.
And make me one with thee.
Make me greater, make me better
Grant me strength and grant me power.
O Goddess who is my friend and mother,
I give you love and thanks
O Beautiful One, may the magick I have summoned
Return the stronger when I have need of it
So mote it be!"

Self Empowerment

This is a fairly simple spell, and of course you should change it according to your tastes.
--1 white candle (probably the bigger the better) --mirror
The candle should be cleansed before you begin, and could be infused with white energy,
the energy of love and strength. Meditate upon your intentions before you begin. why do
you need to empower yourself? Is it because you wish to realize the beauty within yourself,
or you wish others to see the beauty or strength you know that lies within you.
This spell also works best if you do a cleansing of yourself, whether it is bath or shower or just
visualize all of the negativity that you are carrying with you washing away.
The candle should be placed in front of the mirror, and the mirror should face you.
Light the candle. Feel the positive energy emanating from the candle.
If you worship a deity, call upon them to help you. Chant or say a prayer. This is an example:
I walk in beauty with the Goddess.
I am strength. I am beauty. I am will. I am love.
She is within me. All who see me, know Her.

Another General Charge For Spell Work

The following chant is a good purpose chant that can be used for just about any spell:
Witches power burning bright, tarot, rune and blade,
Charge the spell, enfilled with might, here and now the magic's made.
Wave and tree, hedge and flame, strength of the elements gather here, to bless this work
and charge it well, to complete the spell now far or near.
Mystic Moon and Brilliant Sun, send your power here this way,
Gracious Lady, Mighty Lord, bless this charge that I lay.
Powers that are, powers that be, gather round this spell I cast,
Empower my working three times three,
Send it forth to see it last! So Shall it Be!

Inner Power Pouch

Ingredients: Purple bag or cloth Vervain Dragon's blood resin Rosemary
Frankincense Galangal or ginger root High John oil, personal power oil or Dragon's blood oil
1 Clear quartz crystal A personal talisman Purple Candle
Directions:
I suggest making up your own directions and spell for this one because it is a very personal pouch.
Add ingredients or objects that have meaning to you. One suggestion:
Try to sew on some small semi-precious stone chips or a stitched personal symbol.


Enhance Your Powers Jar

Fill one jar with the following:
Cinnamon [for dream Magick]
Nutmeg [for good luck]
Allspice [healing]
Ginger [lunar Magick]
Basil [protection]
Fennel seeds [spiritual healing]
Garlic [spiritual purification]
Marjoram [protection]
Sage [spiritual purification]
Cloves [protection]
Mustard seed [protection]
Before you do any scrying or any kind or psychic work, inhale the scent
deeply and shake the jar gently.

Hematite Grounding

Hematite is the all-purpose grounding (energy-balancing) stone, not to mention a beautiful ornament.
Tell, or charge all your troubles to or into the rock, then put it on the ground overnight, so that the
negative energy will soak into the Earth and become neutral.

Black Balls Of Trouble

To help you make a decision, or to neutralize your trouble, light one white votive candle,
and one grey, deep blue, or magenta candle. Stand before a window, and visualize your
troubles going into a glowing black orb which surfaces from the Earth. Psychically push
the ball back down when you are finished. Don't forget to push the ball back!
Your energy will go into the Earth as neutral.

Protection From Negative Energies

1 black candle, caraway, a small mirror Cast a circle and light the candle.
Sprinkle the caraway on the candle's flame (be careful!) and on the mirror.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself surrounded by a magic shield... imagine the negative
energies bouncing off your shield and returning to where they came from.
Open your eyes and stand facing North. Hold the mirror out in front of you, the reflective side
pointing outward. Say these words:
"Mirror of Protection,
Stop the flow of negative energy in my direction!
May the energy be sent back to its source,
Let it harm none along its course!"
Now turn East and repeat the words for Air.
Repeat for Fire and Water. Close the Circle.

Chant Of Elemental Invocation

Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit open your hands to me
Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit open your hearts to me
Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit open your souls to me
Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit lend your power to me
(repeat as many times as necessary)

Release Negative Energy

Time: During the seven days of the Full of the Moon.
When and Where: Outside, Barefoot, facing east.
Clothing: white cotton.
Bathe and meditate while using this breathing method.
Inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth.
When through, visualize the negative energy flowing out through the drain.
Go outside and face east. Place the left arm straight down to the side.
Palm flat against the body. Right arm straight out and palm side up.
Bring up until the Full Moon rests on your palm as a crystal ball would rest.
Meditate again using the Ohm meditation as you would a musical scale.
When you are still and feeling the energy. Repeat the following:
O Great Mother Goddess and Father God
You who are all yet nothing.
Beyond explanation and understanding.
I ask thee to grant my request this night.
I ask that you take the negativity that was sent to me
And send it swirling into the Universe.
Let it be sent back to the sender three fold
And as a lesson of what is right and wrong.
Let the residual energy be sent to me three fold
With loving, caring healing positive energy.
I ask that you grant this request.
I also thank Thee for your kindness and caring attention.
I ask this in the power of three So Mote it Be!

Strength Spell

--1 Red candle 1 White candle
Cast circle normally, anoint the red and white candles and say:
North, East, South, West
Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Give me STRENGTH
The gift of power to move from the earth.
The gift of strength from the air.
The gift of determination from the fire inside me.
And the gift of energy from the water.
Bless the Lord & Lady for these gifts.
Thank you for the power to move,
thank you for the strength,
thank you for the determination,
and thank you for the energy you gave me. So Mote it be.
Or, if you need strength and energy while you are doing something outside of the circle,
say the chant to yourself.

 

A Full Waxing or Waning Moon Spell To Revive Powers

At the Full or Waxing moon phase just before midnight anoint a PURPLE candle with real
VANILLA essential oil or extract. Raise energy by tightening yourself up and pumping your
hands, fingers to palms, up and down, and envisioning the moonlight as entering your body
and flowing to the candle whilst you anoint it. Do this outside or before a window opened to
the moonlight. Place the candle on the ground or windowsill and light it. Say:-
"Fair Selene, Goddess of the Moon, love and light, I ask you to send me your magickal
powers this moon lit night, By the power of the myriad starlight above me.
And your moonlit heavens, so shall it be! "

Visualize your outstretched arms as soaking up the moonlight and the moonbeams
being absorbed into you. You will feel the Goddess giving you her awesome power,
Snuff, (NEVER blow out) your candle and leave it overnight on your altar or where it is.
Either at the sunrise, or just before mid-day. Place the candle in the same place and
stand arms outstretched towards the sun soaking up the energy of its heat and sunbeams, Say:
"Great Ra, Lord of the sky and solar power, Lend your fiery magick to me.
Let this witches powers be reawakened and be as powerful as the forces of the cool Moon
and burning sun, By soil, wind, flame and sea,
Grant my desire. So mote it be! "

Now your Magickal powers and your desire to use them will have been reawakened.
Take your snuffed out candle to your altar and relight it there to burn out as a mark of
respect to the God and Goddess. Spells are far more powerful if you write them yourself.



Black Opal Charm

The black opal is widely known as the "Witches Stone" and is prized for its magick
enhancing properties. To increase your magickal power, charge the stone with the
following chant and place it on your altar.
"Opal black, of burning fire
Add the power that's required
To make my magick hit its mark,
By light of day, or night so dark."

Spell Binder 1

"Water to water, a witches' spell.
Cast I now to speed this well.
Focus and powers from out of the night
Gather within and give my spell flight."

Spell Binder 2

This is best used at the end of a spoken or written spell. This
adds a certain "Oomph" to the releasing of energy. It also works best if
you are wearing a Pentagram you have attuned to yourself.
Speak these word with all the fibres of your body while releasing the spell's energy:
By the Pentagram I wear,
Water, Fire, Earth, and Air,
Ruled by Spirit as All should be
As I speak SO MOTE IT BE!

For Wisdom & Knowledge

Time: best done on a full moon.
Cast a circle your normal way, but with an altar facing to your corresponding direction.
(i.e. October birth=east watchtower) have at hand dragon's blood, sandalwood and rain mist incense.
Burn them as you call upon the Goddess and the God. Explain to them your situation and ask
for wisdom, courage, strength, and knowledge to be bestowed upon yourself.
Once you have done this, do a chant of thanks. Thank the Goddess and God
for their assistance then close the circle thanking all deities that assisted in your endeavours.
Sit there and meditate on your request a little longer whilst allowing the incense to burn out naturally.
Once this is done thank yourself and the area that was bestowed upon you to allow you to perform
such a nurturing ritual.

Gain Energy

Materials: A bright red or orange candle, a spicy incense, a glass of clear pure
cold water, and a bowl of sea salt.
If is sunny out you may want to start the spell by going outside for a few minutes
and breathing in some fresh air. Sit in front of the candle and say:
"Give me energy to happily complete the task I have been given to do.
I will feel better for having done it. The completion of the task will be my reward."
Sprinkle the sea salt around the candle and say,
"Give me strength, O sacred Earth."
Pass your hand near the candle and say
"Give me strength O sacred Fire."
Pass your hand through the smoke of the incense and say,
"Give me strength, O sacred Air."
Drink the water down and say
"Give me strength O sacred water."
Now immediately get up and go do your task.

 

The Seven Energy Vortexes In The Body

These vortexes are located at specific points all in a row, which makes them easy to remember.
Music is the Universal Language. Its content can be broken into mathematical formulas, and it
has the ability to alter your spiritual vibrations. I always thought how amazing it was that a
mathematical formula could produce unlimited "feelings" in humans, animals and plants.
The music you choose can be calming, exciting, loving, etc. It is best to find a piece you enjoy --
one that is light and easy. There is a wonderful selection of music available these days in the New
Age section at the record and tape stores. I do not suggest using a tape with subliminals the first
time around. Give yourself a week "cold turkey" before determining if the subliminals are necessary.
If you do not care for the newer music on the market, try the classics. I do not suggest using a radio
unless the music is uninterrupted for the period of time you plan to meditate. commercials and disc
jockey blather tend to make you lose you concentration.

Pick a time of day that you will not be disturbed, and one that fits into your schedule. At first, block
out only ten minutes time, then extend it as your proficiency and patience grows. When you can
successfully meditate anywhere, you will know you've got the hang of it.
In the beginning, the lighting in the room should be dim -- soft candlelight is excellent. Try not to
wear restrictive clothing, and find a comfortable chair, but not one so soothing that you will instantly
fall asleep. You do not have to twist yourself into a pretzel to successfully meditate. I personally think
that this is one reason why Eastern forms of meditation died quickly in the seventies; we Americans
are used to the couch potato position.

Be sure that the volume of the music is not too loud. You might use headphones because they block
out all other sounds.
Begin by closing your eyes and consciously relaxing your body. Some people prefer to relax the
body one part at a time, starting at the feet and working up to the top of the head. Others can
consciously release tension in a few seconds. Breathe deeply -- in to the count of four, out to the
count of four -- approximately ten times.

Let your mind slip into a semi-conscious state. Try to ignore tingles, itches, etc., but don't make a
major battle out of it. Eventually your body will not protest relaxing!
Now it is time to make believe. Don't laugh! Wishes and make believe are the same as reality, it is
only you who draws the line between the two.

So, make believe that you are a fountain of sparkling blue light, or a waterfall, perhaps. This light
springs from the top of your head and showers down your right side, swirls around your feet and
_comes back up the left side. Watch this continuous flow of light from your third eye (which is located
in the middle of your forehead, above the bridge of your nose). When this is fully opened, it is a
powerful and natural tool.

Don't get excited if you can't "see" right away as if you are watching an inner movie.
It can take up to thirty days to bring the picture in focus for some; as little as five days for others.
Do not put yourself under pressure. Many people have their imagination on a very tight lease for
fear that society in general will frown upon them. In the privacy of your meditation, no one will
know or care about your imagination, so let it go.

Continue the fountain exercise for one full week before going further. This will give your body
and mind time to adjust to a new routine and react the way you want it to.
End each exercise by envisioning yourself being zipped up like a sleeping bag and counting
backwards from ten to one. At one, open your eyes and instruct yourself to fully awaken.
During the second week you should follow the same procedures, but this time you will continue
your meditation after you complete the fountain by opening up the Chakra centre. You can
envision them as tumbling balls of coloured light, the opening of coloured flowers (like a rose or a
lotus), or as spirals of coloured light.

Start at the crown of your head and envision a pure white ball (flower, etc.) of sparkling light.
Start the ball spinning in a downward rotation, yet the ball remains in place. When you have
this centre set in your mind continue to the next Chakra. This one is purple and located at the
third eye area we talked about earlier. When that one is spinning and stable, move to the throat
Chakra, where you will find a beautiful azure blue ball. Next is the heart Chakra, which can be
envisioned as either bright green or warm pink. Move down to your navel and see yellow, as
bright as summer sunshine; the area below it, between the navel and groin, see the orange of
the setting sun. The last Chakra is in the groin area, and it is crimson red. There are also energy
centres in the hands and feet; I let them explode all together into small, white balls of light.
The third week you will try the hardest trick. Once you have all the balls spinning, let their colours
flow into one another, like a giant, colourful waterfall or fountain -- hence, fountain meditation.
When you are finished, imagine a zipper the length of your body.

You must close up that zipper to
shut down the chakras; never leave them open. As before, count from ten to one, then tell yourself
you are fully awake. Breathe deeply. You have successfully completed the first leg of a full meditation.
Let's stop here and consider if none of this has been working for you. First, you must believe that it is
going to work from the beginning. If you are having any doubts, they are probably affecting your
subconscious. Try writing some affirmations or taping to yourself to solve this dilemma. You may
also try working the chakras from the groin area up.

Meditation may not work if you are overly tired or not in the appropriate atmosphere.
There are certain times in the day where people are more in sync than others. If mornings
are good for you usually, try meditating in the early hours instead of night time.
A complete meditation is designed to accomplish something. A partial meditation, like the
fountain, is structured to balance the chakras and relieve stress. When you are finished with
the partial meditation, you should feel rested and relaxed, yet energized.
If you fall asleep during the exercise, do not worry too much about it. Your body is telling you
that you need the rest. If this happens often, check your seating, lighting, and the time of day.
Perhaps one or more could be changed to keep you from dozing off.

As you become more capable of controlling your meditation exercises, you can investigate complete
meditations that incorporate creative visualization techniques, subliminals or visualization training.
If you are still having difficulty with meditation at this point, you should try a subliminal tape designed for that purpose.

Gemini Energy

You can use this magical Mercury powder by itself, or add the powder to other forms
of magick - such as at the bottom of a candle or in a cauldron- to find information and
encourage communications.

To start, find and mix the following ingredients with a mortal and pestle:
--dried white rose petals, silver glitter, blue powder, dried Vervain, and dried orris root.
With your finger or a pencil, draw the symbol of Mercury and the symbol of Gemini in
the powder. Hold your hands over the powder, asking that the mixture be instilled with
the dynamic energies of Gemini. Store the powder in a plastic bag that contains
a moonstone. To put to use, place a teaspoon of the Mercury powder in the palm
of your hand and blow off your fingers as you ask the element of air to speed your
request and return the necessary details to you as quickly as possible.

Energy Work

To be effective at energy work it is of great value to know how to ground and centre
yourself connecting with the spiritual heart of the earth and Source and calling yourself
together aligning your thoughts and personal entirety in a solid focused state.
this is a frequent basic practice in virtually all forms of spiritual work , healing, meditation,
manifestation , protection releasing and is of itself often profoundly healing not only should
every one learn to ground in the way they feel most comfortable with.
Seeing that the person you are treating knows how to ground may be the most valuable
part of healing and energy work sessions.

Sensing Energy

Many people find that if they rub their hands together vigorously first they can feel
energy more easily . After rubbing your hands together vigorously to sensitize them if
this helps you be more aware of energy, Run your hands over your own body or that of the
being wanting a treatment holding your hands about an inch away from the physical body.
Feel for hot and cold spots in the energy field.

Pull out and throw away anything you feel intuitively that you should pull out and envision
healing light filling any place where you remove blocks or that feels empty or that you feel
needs it. combing and fluffing the aura with your fingers as though combing hair can also
help clear and lighten the aura. You can also feel for the energy of the Chakra and encourage
them to be open and clear and be well seated in the central energy channel.
If you feel sticky or dark energy as you do this you can give it to Spirit, the Light,
Earth to be transformed. In addition to pulling out blocks and overcharges in the energy field.
Visualize and allow spiritual healing energy to flow freely and fill and charge the person or other,
being treated do not try to do anything just allow it to happen you are not using your own personal
chi because while many healers do use it you could drain yourself if you did and create illness in
your self. Using the universal spiritual chi is more effective in any case.

Power Mediation

You should begin by considering your own body, particularly your breathing. This is
not difficult, merely finding yourself a comfortable chair in which you can sit without falling
asleep. You should try to find a place where you will not be disturbed. Not because
disturbances are dangerous, but because you may find yourself enjoying the relaxed state so
much that being brought suddenly out of it by an offending family member may cause you to
lose your temper.

Once you have found your spot, sit quietly for about 10 minutes at a time. That is how
you start. Just by sitting and doing nothing, and while sitting try to notice how your body
reacts. Notice that twitch you have? Feel your lungs filling with air, rising and falling,
pushing out our rib cage and letting it fall back in.
As you sit, notice all of these things. Your body has certain places that are naturally
tense. You will hear things you normally ignore. That is not really so strange.
Everyone experiences it when they are falling asleep at night (i.e.. the creaking of the
house). Pay very close attention to all of these things and you will discover something
interesting. The more you listen to your own body, the less you are bothered by the
thoughts of the day. This is because your conscious mind can only handle one piece of data at a time.
If you are studying intently, you are unaware of what is going on around you. The more you
practice, the more effective your mind becomes at blocking out unwelcome stimuli.

Power Spots

Just as humans have power points, the earth also has areas where energy varies.
These are called power spots. Places like Stonehenge, and the Valley of the Dead are
examples of power spots. Just as human beings have areas where their energy is more
concentrated, so does the earth. Most of the older churches and temples were built on
power spots, where it is much easier to connect with the spiritual realms. When you approach
a sacred place, you can feel it's power and the strength that lies there. These places can
be used to intensify your personal power and to assist you in connecting more fully with
your spiritual centre.

Whenever you enter a room you automatically gravitate toward a place that feels comfortable.
The place that you feel most comfortable in is often your personal power spot. It is the place that
balances most closely with your own energy. As you stand or sit in this spot, your energy is magnified;
it is like putting jumper cables on a car battery. The ability to consciously find these power spots
can greatly enhance your sensitivities to energy and your own process.
Being able to find these is like many of the other exercises in this book; they all allow you to
know a little more about yourself than you did before.

I suggest you find your power spot in nature. In any given location, there is a place that fits
you better energetically than any other location. There are also places that can drain your energy
and make you feel and act less effectively. It is important to be able to tell the difference.
One spot may energize you while another weakens you and can actually make you sick.
There are three major types of power spots. One type gives you energy and is healing.
Another type of spot actually drains energy from anything within its boundaries.
There are also power spots that are tricksters. They confuse people and trick them into
giving up their power and sanity. It takes practice to be able to differentiate between them.
The easiest way to tell between the types is by how you feel. It is important to trust how you
feel and what you sense as you explore the energy levels of the different types of power spots.
These spots affect you whether you are consciously aware of them or not.

Begin by calling upon your protector and ask the universe for guidance.
Relax and focus on your breathing. Slowly look around the area. Does one spot "look"
brighter than the other? See how each section feels as you stand in it. Feel from your heart.
Do some feel lighter and some heavy? Do you feel confused as you stand in some places?
Now slowly walk around the area. Take time to stand in any place that attracts you.
_compare how each one feels to you. Notice the plants and grasses in the various areas.

Do they look healthier in one place, greener and more alive?
Let your self look intuitively where your power place is.
Now sit down and begin to meditate. How do you feel as you sit in that spot?
Does the energy feel loving and peaceful? If it feels rough or unsettling, move.
Soon it will become second nature; you will automatically sit in your power spot.
Avoid listening to your mind during this process. Trust the inner knowing.
Your inner knowing, your sacred self, will never lie to you.


Power Moves

Power moves are movements that we make with our bodies that assist us in concentrating
and directing the energy. Most martial art use power moves to one degree or another.
When people dance from their hearts, they are doing power moves, allowing the power to speak
through their bodies. Power moves are a dance of power. Tai Chi is an ancient example of power moves.
Whenever you handle energy, you receive it with your left hand and send it with your right hand.
Your left hand acts as an antenna and your right hand broadcasts the energy you have received.
If you are open to its direction, power will instruct you-it will "tell" you what to do.
Flowing with that energy can be a powerful and centering experience.
It can also be distressing when you fight it or cannot control it.
This dance of power begins as you relax and become mentally centered.
Stand quietly with your legs shoulder-width apart.
Mentally give the power permission to flow through you and ask it to guide you.
Raise your hands and hold them in front of you.

Let your hands and body move as you feel guided.
Your movements will be smooth and rhythmic, almost like a ballet.
Power moves are a form of moving meditation. They are relaxing and energizing.
As you do them, you collect a great deal of power in your body.
They are healing to both mind and body. If it feels appropriate, you can play gentle
music or light a candle. Relax and let the energy move your body.
Notice how it feels as it flows through you.

After you have relaxed into the energy, allow it to move you for about fifteen minutes and
then stop. Gently sit down and close your eyes. Ask the universe how to use the energy
you have collected. If you don't get a specific answer, send the energy to Mother Earth
so it can heal the planet, yourself, and the people you love. Allow yourself to bathe in the
joy of that energy. If you are having a difficult time feeling the guidance of the energy,
start with your hands. Hold them in front of your face and move your right hand clockwise
and your left hand counter- clockwise. Move them slowly and rhythmically in and out.
Gently notice how it feels. Then while you are sitting in a chair, begin moving your legs
in a circular motion, noticing how it feels. After you are comfortable with those movements,
stand up and again begin with your hands. First move one hand out and away from you and
then step rhythmically out with one of your legs. Next do the same with the other hand and leg.
Slowly begin moving around the room. Notice your body and let yourself enjoy its movements.
Allow the process to be sensual and rhythmic. Be gentle with yourself as you practice allowing
your awareness to expand. Enjoy the process.

EXERCISES:
1. Practice finding power spots wherever you go.
2. Find your special power spot. We all have places on this earth that are sacred to us.
Take time to find your sacred place. Once you find it, spend some time there.
Let that place heal you and fill you with its love. Let your heart guide you to that place.
It will call to you if you are willing to listen.
3. Buy a packet of seeds and divide it in half. Do some power moves and then sit quietly
with half of the seeds. Allow yourself to feel their life energy and then slowly begin
channelling energy to them. Mentally see them growing big and strong. Plant each
group of seeds in separate pots and give them equal care.
Notice how much healthier the energized group is.

Lose Your Troubles

Take a handful of earth and gaze into it.
Put all your troubles and thoughts of distress into it.
State exactly what it is that's troubling you.
When finished, throw the dirt behind you and walk away without turning around to look at it.
Also works with rocks.