Purple magic spells can be gentle or strong, suggestive or coercive; what makes them all purple magic spells is that they have something to do with controlling, commanding, compelling, or bending others to one's will. All purple candles bring spiritual power.  Burn a purple candle for:  personal success and money, win in court, contacting loved ones who have passed on, compelling other to respect you, commanding others to make good on their promises to you, and to receive wisdom from above.

Spell

A spell is a combination of words and objects used to focus energy for a desired result.  Blessing, wishing, and protection are the most common spells.  Set out with good intentions only or the result may backfire.  A good spell combines candles, crystals, herbs and incense.  Pick a good time for your spell.  The fall is the time to resolve old issues, sunset is the time for love magic, a full moon is the time for dramatic changes.  Burn a purple candle for good luck and legal matters.  Hold an amethyst to overcome negativity.  Place a bowl of rose petals on your table for peace and harmony.  Burn a stick of rose or jasmine incense for attraction.  Focus on your intention.  Spells are a safe and simple way to improve a difficult situation.

Dinah's Dreams Newsletter
September  2008
This Just In!
Crystal Skulls
Many people believe that the ancient cultures of Central and South America carved crystal into the shape of skulls as powerful religious objects. They are thought to represent the spirit of ancestors.



These rare and mysterious artifacts may be the handiwork of Aztecs or Mayans, but no one knows for sure. Some have been found in Guatemala, Brazil and even Tibet. Mexican archaeologists think they may be pre-Columbian. Where ever they came from we must admit they are puzzling works of art.







Hispanic-American collectors think they may have been used on altars, wall displays, even belt buckles. The ancients may have used these eerie, hauntingly beautiful skulls to remind themselves that life is fleeting; enjoy the time you have on earth. In modern times many believe that crystal skulls amplify and focus psychic power, bring forth wisdom, and dispel negative energy. Some say they even have healing abilities.
Purple Candle Magic
Colors affect us every moment of our lives.  Each color carries different therapeutic qualities to stimulate the body and mind.  Purple has been used to calm mental imbalances and has been worn to denote spiritual peace and harmony.  You need more purple in your life if you feel trapped by someone’s authority.  Place purple in your home where you need a soothing atmosphere.  Purple can bring about healing powers.

Purple Magic spells are used to bring in personal success, draw in allies, receive a favorable verdict in court, and compel others to behave as desired, enhance control, attract helpful spirits or increase will power.
There are many methods to cleansing and charging crystals. Some believe that if you place your stones in direct sunlight for at least an hour, the stones will absorb the Sun's energy and in turn, be recharged.  Some simply put the crystals on the window sill to absorb the power of the Sun.

You can recharge your crystals yourself. Humans are essentially large bodies of energy. You can place crystals around you while meditating and transfer the energy from your body out and around you. Let the stones absorb your energy. While sending the energy out of your hands and finger tips, envision positive energy absorbing into and through your root and crown chakras. The energy will flow into your body like a vacuum. Push the energy through your body and out of your fingertips to the crystals or gemstones you would like to charge. You can also hold the crystals and gemstones in your hands to perform this charging. 

If a crystal's energy seems to be used up or it has absorbed a lot of negative energy, place the crystal in salt water from new moon to full moon. Some also believe you should place the crystals in salt water for a full lunar month (from full moon to full moon.) Some believe a few days will suffice.
How to Cleanse and Charge your Crystal
Crystal Healing
To use crystals to heal or absorb negative energy, write problems down on a piece of paper and place the stone on top of the paper. Imagine the crystal absorbing whatever is ailing you. For some, the ritual of writing the problem down helps to focus your energy. You can also hold the stone in your hand and imagine the same. If there is a healing needed in the body, lay the stone on the body to assist in absorbing any negative energy. You may even think about seeing a Reiki healer.
BLUE LACE AGATE (variety of chalcedony)      For grounding, when there is a need to return to the basics, start over again, aids in communication and sleeping, confidence, from Africa

AMETHYST (quartz)      The healer from antiquity, heals body, mind and soul. The universal connection enables the holder to become in tune with it, success, good fortune, give up bad habits, communication with angels, from Brazil

ADVENTURINE, GREEN (quartz)      Good luck, fortune, money, increases one’s perception and creativity, healing, optimism, vitality, hope, heals the heart, from Russia

CARNELIAN (variety of chalcedony)      Embrace change to transform your life for the better, to ward off evil thoughts, jealousies, animosities, psychic attacks, inspires bravery and courage, confidence, sexuality, from Brazil

CITRINE (quartz)      Instills confidence in yourself, wards off fear and worry that is generated by others criticism, assists learning, gives “second wind” to face life’s difficulties with cheerfulness, from Brazil

HEMATITE (mineral)      Improves the mind, grounding, calming, enables you to focus and receive psychic messages, helps you see practical solutions to problems, and quiets emotional outbursts, from Michigan

LAPIS LAZULI (silicate)      Brings healing, visualization, enhances sixth sense abilities to gain secret knowledge, inner peace, freedom from negative thoughts, improves memory, pharaohs used it for spirituality and truth, from Afghanistan

MOONSTONE (feldspar mineral)      To keep harmony or to restore harmony in all relationships-family, mate and lovers, attract new love, evokes patience and appropriate action, hidden knowledge, visions, dream work, from Sri Lanka

ONYX, BLACK (variety of chalcedony quartz)      Protection, energy, keep you centered on your goals, meditation, inner strength, perseverance, enables you to finish difficult tasks,  from all over the world

QUARTZ, CLEAR (rock crystal)      Dispels negativity, connects you with your higher power and the universal source of knowledge, helps prayer and healing, attracts and sends love, improves psychic and medium qualities, from Arkansas

QUARTZ, ROSE     Powerful stone of love in all it’s many forms, romantic, friendships, attracts new love and is given as a symbol of your love and appreciation, releases worry, fear, anxiety and past emotional trauma, heals the heart and eases the pain of loss of a loved one, from South Dakota     

TIGER EYE (quartz)      Protection, courage to stand up for yourself, divination, past life memory, creates harmony between people of different beliefs, carry in difficult negotiations, compassion, from Africa

UNAKITE, JASPER (quartz)      Heals the soul, brings prosperity, guide to self-transformation, connect with higher powers, release bad habits and old emotional wounds, helps you bounce back from sorrow,  from all over the world
Traditional Crystal / Gemstone Uses
Millions of people from all over the world collect stones and crystals. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Native Americans, Aborigines, Japanese, Central and South Americans and Celts used crystals for healing, protection and in spiritual / religious ceremonies. Select a stone that you feel drawn to and place it around your home, office or carry it in your pocket or purse. The vibration of the stone helps you become more aware of what needs to shift in your life in order to attain balance, peace and harmony. 
Magical Uses of Oils
Throughout history people have used oils to heal. In combination with going to the doctor and prayer, many spiritually, emotionally, and physically ill people have been helped by healing oils. Whether you call it “spiritual healing“, 
BAYBERRY     A healing, rejuvenating scent.  Used for money attraction and blessings from above.  Also used for protection from evil and to control any situation for the best.


FRANKINCENSE      A sacred scent to bring many blessings. The ancient Egyptians used it for wisdom.  Used in spiritual healing in many churches around the world.   Frees you from negative obsessions like drink, drugs, over eating, smoking, unhealthy relationships and trying to control others.  Write the bad habit on a parchment paper or white candle and pray faithfully everyday for this compulsion to be overcome. 

PATCHOULI      The number one ingredient in perfumes around the world.  After the harsh top notes evaporate the rich, musky scent is highly sensual.  Used to treat stress, improve complexion and heal skin and scalp disorders.  Burn incense or an oil to stimulate the mind when tired.  Combine 4 drops with 1 tsp. of cider vinegar in 1 cup of distilled water to rinse hair after shampooing for thinning hair.  Relax after a hard day by adding 5 drops to your bath.  Wear this sexy scent and notice all the attention you get.

PEPPERMINT     Do not use peppermint when pregnant or on children under 3 years old.  Use low dilutions to avoid skin irritation.  Peppermint is a powerful decongestant, cools feelings of anger, hysteria or emotional burnout.  Ancient Greeks and Romans recognized the strong, clean odor was useful for healing, and rubbed walls, floors and furniture to purify an area from any negativity.  Peppermint leaves were strewn on bedroom floors in Medieval times to “make a heart rejoice”.  Relieve colds and sinus problems by putting peppermint in a oil diffuser.  Dip a clean washcloth in 5 drops in a bowl of warm water and apply to painful muscles and joints.  Also used on forehead  or neck as a remedy for headaches and mental fatigue.

ROSE      Rose has a profound positive effect on emotions and instills a feeling of well-being by stimulating production of the “happy hormone” dopamine.  Rose is beneficial for treating anxiety and depression.  For over 5,000 years roses have been sacred symbol. The ancient Persian word for rose means “spirit”.   Egyptian goddess Isis and the Virgin Mary are worshiped to this day with this luxurious oil.   Roses are a symbol of passion and desire.  Rose herbs can be carried in a pouch for love attraction, calmness and happiness.   Enjoy an anti-stress feeling by warming rose oil in a diffuser.  Add rose oil to any neutral body cream or oil to create your own beauty, stretch mark or scar  remedy.  Burn incense for romance.

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“enlightenment“, “Reiki healing” or “magic”; all of us need healing of some kind every now and again. And we all know others who need help. Positive thinking, proper diet, and exercise can work miracles in our daily lives. Certain smells have an affect on our feeling of wholeness. Experiment with some of the following scents and see if they make a difference in your life. Try the oils in a vaporizer, in a bath, in steam inhalation, compress, inhaler, incense, candle, or wear on chakra or pulse points.
Herbs for Health
Knowledge of herbs is older than we know. Ancient Chinese, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Native American, Aborigines and Celts just to name a few: used herbs for healing. Faith, prayer, power and wealth are to this day associated with herbs. No one should substitute herbal remedies for a doctors care, but herbs can be used along side of a professional health care specialist, just as prayer and meditation can help you feel better. If the condition lasts longer than three days, you should go to the doctor. 
MUSCLE PAINS     Arnica (ointment, possible allergies), Peppermint(tea), Mustard(poultice), Comfrey(poultice), Nettle(tea)

DEPRESSION, SLEEP DISORDERS      Lavender(bath), Peppermint(tea), Sage(tea)

FERTILITY     Eat bananas, figs, carrots
COMPRESS      A cloth soaked in an herbal infusion and pressed over painful spot
DECOCTION   A hot or cold liquid made by boiling twigs and roots
INFUSION    A hot or cold drink made from leaves and flowers of herbs
OINTMENT     A cream infused with the juice or oil of herbs
POULTICE     A bag of healing herbs that is pressed over the affected area
SYRUP            A decoction or infusion sweetened with honey or sugar
TINCTURE     A medicine of soaked herbs in alcohol.  Avoid during pregnancy
TONIC           A drink that stimulates the blood circulation

Information from
Herbs for Healthy Living  by Kunkele and Lohmeyer
Body, Mind and Spirit  by  Sarah Ryan

RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS     Fennel (tea), Chamomile (tea), Anise (tea), Eucalyptus oil (drops on cloth & breathe)

DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS     Garlic(food), Flax(food), Peppermint(tea), Nettle (tea)

BLADDER, URINARY PROBLEMS      Peppermint(tea), Sage(tea), Nettle(tea)

SKIN PROBLEMS     Arnica(cream, allergies possible), Marigold(cream), Chamomile(tea), Sage (tea)
Techniques of Herbal Medicine
Be sure to research all herbs that you choose to use medicinally.  Some are quite poisonous.