Banishment Options

Alright, this was my first actual spell. I did a banishment on a rather uncoopertive family member who had earned much of my disrespect.. and he just doesn't belong. He a jack-ass. Anyway, I began by calling the elements, lighting a candle for each one and saying a small prayer/chant to them, then cast the fifth candle as white and used it the pillar of the spell. I then used four pieces of paper, each with his name on them and a pentacle on the back, then burnt them one by one one for each element. The smoke curled in a very distinct upwards and widening spiral, then distburst.

During this I burnt a apple and cinnamon incense. Before the spell I burnt a bit of sage, mint and cinnamon as well as after I spread the ashes of the papers.

Afterwards I somehow found myself annoiting my forehead, left breast. both shoulders and down the middle of my torso with the burnt remains of the spell... Does this mean anything?

I have no idea if it's pertainent or not but it really strikes my curiousilty, so, if anyone can answer I would be most thankful. I know also that thi smay very well be perfectly normal... but it's not something I've ever come near doing before, even when participating in others spells/rituals....

On another note, if anyone is willing to tell me if I did this correctly, that would be very nice.

Thank you all,
~Violet

This post has been edited by Violet: Aug 29 2010, 10:09 PM

In shamanic traditions fasting serves as a way to purify one's self and to open one's self to spiritual energies. Fasting may involve not eating or drinking at all. Or only obstaining from certain foods and drinks (like pork and alcohol). The things people eat can also effect their energy. So by not eating certain foods, or by not eating at all, one can alter their own energy. Again the main idea is to prepare one's self for a spiritual, magick encounter.

In my life I really have not used fasting a whole lot. For me hunger is a distraction, not an aid. But on the other hand I also know that hunger can be controlled. And being able to fast takes mental discipline. Sometimes fasting can be a tool, not just for magick or spiritualism, but as a way to train one's self, self control and it can be a good mind over body exercise. Within reason of course. I would not recommend anybody try to fast without at least drinking water to stay hydrated.