LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
LOVE CHARMS
Denise Alvarado
Love charms are objects that are believed to attract or enhance love, romance, or passion. They can be worn as jewelry, carried as amulets, or displayed as decorations. Some love charms are symbols of love, such as hearts, rings, doves, or Cupid. Others are made with materials that have magical properties, such as crystals, herbs, or metals. Love charms can be used for various purposes, such as attracting a new lover, strengthening an existing relationship, healing a broken heart, or expressing affection.
Love charms are objects that are believed to attract or enhance love, romance, or passion. They can be worn as jewelry, carried as amulets, or displayed as decorations. Some love charms are symbols of love, such as hearts, rings, doves, or Cupid. Others are made with materials that have magical properties, such as crystals, herbs, or metals. Love charms can be used for various purposes, such as attracting a new lover, strengthening an existing relationship, healing a broken heart, or expressing affection.
Love charms are objects that are believed to have magickal properties that can help inspire love and romance every day. Some examples of magical love charms include rings, doves, hearts, Cupid, cats, flowers, knots, amulets, and talismans. Following are some examples of love charms and how to use them. You can also make your own love charms by combining different elements that resonate with you and your intention.
Cats
This animal is a symbol of independence, curiosity, and sensuality. It also represents luck and protection. You can wear a cat charm to attract a lover who shares your qualities and interests. You can also keep a cat figurine or picture on your home altar to invite love and happiness.
Flowers
Flowers symbolize beauty, growth, and fertility. They also represent the cycle of life and death. You can use flowers to express your feelings and emotions to your lover. You can also make a flower crown or wreath to wear on your head or around your neck to enhance your charm and allure. Add dried flowers to your conjure oils and potions. Toss some flower petals in a warm bath that you have added some perfume to.
Hummingbird Spell
Hummingbirds are included as an ingredient in many Mexican love spells. In the past, hummingbirds were captured and dried to be used alongside the botanicals and oils in magick markets. Fortunately, a much more humane way of utilizing the spirit of the hummingbird is now practiced. This involves the use of a metal or stone fetish.
To create a hummingbird altar of love, place an image of a hummingbird as the focal point. Burn copal in front of the image while concentrating on and visualizing your desires.
To strengthen the spell, petition Xochiquetzal, the enchanting and beautiful Aztec Goddess of love. Offer bouquets of lovely flowers and spring water while requesting her assistance.
About Xochiquetzal
Her name means "Flower Feather". Originally associated with the moon, Xochiquetzal is the most charming Goddess of the Aztec pantheon and rules the earth, flowers, plants, games, and dance, in addition to matters of the heart. She is also the patroness of artisans, prostitutes, pregnant women and birth. Every eight years a feast was held in her honor where the celebrants wore animal and flowers masks. Her husband is said to be Tlolac, the God of rain and fertility, and she is reportedly the mother of Quetzlcoatl, the feathered serpent deity of Mesoamerican culture.
To create a hummingbird altar of love, place an image of a hummingbird as the focal point. Burn copal in front of the image while concentrating on and visualizing your desires.
To strengthen the spell, petition Xochiquetzal, the enchanting and beautiful Aztec Goddess of love. Offer bouquets of lovely flowers and spring water while requesting her assistance.
About Xochiquetzal
Her name means "Flower Feather". Originally associated with the moon, Xochiquetzal is the most charming Goddess of the Aztec pantheon and rules the earth, flowers, plants, games, and dance, in addition to matters of the heart. She is also the patroness of artisans, prostitutes, pregnant women and birth. Every eight years a feast was held in her honor where the celebrants wore animal and flowers masks. Her husband is said to be Tlolac, the God of rain and fertility, and she is reportedly the mother of Quetzlcoatl, the feathered serpent deity of Mesoamerican culture.
Lavender
This fragrant herb is associated with Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. It has a calming and soothing effect on the mind and body. You can use lavender oil to massage your partner or yourself to relax and increase intimacy. You can also burn lavender incense or candles to create a romantic atmosphere in your room.
Mistletoe Spell
Steep nine mistletoe berries in a mixture of beer, red wine, vinegar and honey and tie in a chamois cloth with a small rose and a violet, and some damiana herb. And angelica root Place under the pillow of the person seeking their future husband or wife. Pay attention to the dreams that follow. If there is a storm in the dream it is very bad and indicates a woman will marry a sailor who will die at sea. To see the sun, moon or star is an excellent sign, as are flowers. To dream of a coffin indicates disappointment in love.
Rose Quartz
This pink crystal is known as the stone of unconditional love. It helps to open the heart chakra and promote self-love, compassion, forgiveness, and harmony. You can wear rose quartz as a pendant, bracelet, or ring to attract love into your life. You can also place it under your pillow or near your bed to enhance your dreams and feelings of love.
Silver
This metal is linked to the moon, which influences emotions and intuition. Silver enhances psychic abilities and helps to connect with your soulmate. You can wear silver jewelry with moon symbols and hearts to attract your true love. You can also charge your silver charms under the full moon to amplify their power.
Spell to Look Fabulous
Ingredients: apples, snow peas, avocado, and cherries (Note: for romance: red apple; for a job interview or to make others envious, a green apple; in the arts or to make an impression in public; gold apple) Cut an apple in half horizontally and you should see the star. Visualize yourself glowing like a star.
Eat half the apple, and give the rest of it as an offering, outdoors under a tree. Peel the skin off the avocado.
Imagine your negative traits peeling off of you, including any negativity your mind has towards any part of yourself. Slice the fruit into 7 pieces, and remove the pit. Mash the slices into a paste, and use as a face mask. Visualize all your blemishes disappearing. Now take seven snow peas in your right hand, and 7 cherries in your left. Eat them alternately. Left hand rules the subconscious, unseen world, and the right hand rules the conscious seen world, thus you are making yourself beautiful inside and out.
Do this one to three days before you strut your stuff.
Eat half the apple, and give the rest of it as an offering, outdoors under a tree. Peel the skin off the avocado.
Imagine your negative traits peeling off of you, including any negativity your mind has towards any part of yourself. Slice the fruit into 7 pieces, and remove the pit. Mash the slices into a paste, and use as a face mask. Visualize all your blemishes disappearing. Now take seven snow peas in your right hand, and 7 cherries in your left. Eat them alternately. Left hand rules the subconscious, unseen world, and the right hand rules the conscious seen world, thus you are making yourself beautiful inside and out.
Do this one to three days before you strut your stuff.
Sweet Lotus Talisman
In a red or pink charm bag, place lotus petals, rose petals, sugar cubes, and a scarab to attract love to you.
Wishbone Love Spell
The next time you eat a whole chicken or turkey, take the wishbone and let it dry out. Paint it gold, and carry it in a red charm bag along with six Grains of Paradise and some red rose petals.
References
"Xochiquetzal." Encyclopedia Mythica from Encyclopedia Mythica Online.
<http://www.pantheon.org/articles/x/xochiquetzal.html>
* Portions of this article first appeared on my Art of Conjure blog October 4, 2009, Copyright 2009-2023 Denise Alvarado, all rights reserved worldwide.
"Xochiquetzal." Encyclopedia Mythica from Encyclopedia Mythica Online.
<http://www.pantheon.org/articles/x/xochiquetzal.html>
* Portions of this article first appeared on my Art of Conjure blog October 4, 2009, Copyright 2009-2023 Denise Alvarado, all rights reserved worldwide.