MIPC: Attraction Spell

Note: MIPC stands for Magic in Popular Culture and this is a series of entries in which I take a spell, belief, ritual, or tradition and analyze it again real-world theory and practices. 

Attraction Spell 

By the light of a Full Moon, arrange white candles in a circular shape around you. Light your candles counter clockwise. Place yourself facing East with a bowl of water before you. Meditate on who you want to attract. Light four red candles at the cardinal points. Place two pieces of twine in the water. Drop wax from a candle into the owl. Take the two pieces of twine and place them on a compass... 

The Secret Circle   

Season One, Episode 10   "Darkness"

 Air Date: 1/5/2012 

Commentary 

When I first saw it performed on the show, I was immediately intrigued by this spell although I honestly didn't understand the symbolism behind the ritual. However, I thought there were some good bones here that I could build upon and so I decided to change up the spell. Here is my version, 

When the moon is new, set a cauldron before you and let it be flanked with white candles on either side. Dress the candles with Attraction Oil and light them. Fill the cauldron halfway with pure spring water. 

Next, light a match and let it burn for a second saying: "This is me" and then let it drop in the cauldron. Then, light the second match and let it burn for a second saying: "This is (who or you want to attract). Drop the second match in the water. Dip your finger in the water and then run it around the rim in counter-clockwise circles three times as you call whatever it is that you want to yourself. 

When you are done, sit quietly and watch the matches in the bowl. If the matches touch, it means your spell will be successful. If they do not touch, your spell has failed. If the matches should cross one another forming an X, this means that the person or thing you desire will come to you but they are not likely to stay. For example, your ex comes back but they still exhibit the negative behavior that caused you to break up in the first place. 

- Carolina Dean