Purpose: To welcome autumn faeries and to receive their wisdom.
Materials: A bathtub; water; candles in autumn colours (red, gold, yellow, brown, and orange); chrysanthemum flowers (stick to earthy colours, like that of the candles); bread an honey for the offering afterwards (this can be changed to whatever offering you wish to give).
This spell should be done…: On the first new moon of autumn, or any new moon in autumn. At night. On a Wednesday. Remember, these are just suggestions and not requirements (however, the first new moon of autumn is really important to this spell).
Instructions:
Draw yourself a hot bath. Light the candles all around, and sprinkle the chrysanthemum blossoms in the water. You may want to add essential oils that remind you of autumn in the water, or put on some music. It’s also important to note that you may want to cover up any mirrors, as faeries tend to shy away from them.
Get into the bath. Relax. Ground and centre if needed. As you soak, call upon the faeries of the changing trees and autumn blossoms:
“Sprites of changing seasons, teach me
To face life’s changes gracefully.
Beauty that comes in many forms
Remains as lovely as it transforms.
Dear faerie folk, I embrace your wisdom
As I watch the changing seasons.”
Feel the beauty of the earth all around you. Relax, and let your mind wander. Listen for voices. Pay attention to any strange thoughts that don’t feel like your own. Allow yourself to open up, and welcome in messages. You may have a few realizations or tiny epiphanies (likely regarding change, transformation, beauty, and moving on).
Once you’re ready, say:
“Thank you, spirits of the Fae,
as you return to your realms,
harming none along the way.”
Get out, dry off, strain the blossoms out, extinguish the candles, and drain the tub. Make sure to go slowly with these tasks. I often find myself light-headed after a spell, and the hot water makes it worse. If you find yourself dizzy, have chicken noodle soup or something high in sodium, as this will help your blood pressure. If it’s your blood sugar, have a glass of fruit juice.
Make sure to leave an offering of bread and honey outside (in the garden is best) and way of thanks. Do not say the words “thank you”, as this can be misconstrued and they may take offence, and such words belittle what they’ve given you. Instead, say something like, “I appreciate your gift to me. This offering is for you to enjoy.”
Spell written by: Mickie Mueller
Spell from: Llewellyn’s 2014 Witches’ Spell-A-Day Almanac
Spell from: Llewellyn’s 2014 Witches’ Spell-A-Day Almanac