A Compendium of Magic and Ritual Correspondences
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Correspondences are used in magic and ritual to increase the effectiveness of the magical operation being performed.
This is a collection of my web articles on different correspondences including symbols, herbs, crystals, colors, deities and more. Some of these are on Squidoo but others are at HubPages and Suite 101.
This will be a growing list. I hope these articles can be a good starting point for your magical journey.
What is a Correspondence?
By dictionary definition, a correspondence denotes a similarity between things or ideas. In magic, a correspondence is an item that carries the energy that is similar to what you want to achieve. For instance, you might burn rose incense and a red candle if you want to attract a passionate love as the rose is a well known symbol for love and red is a color of passion. This is sympathetic magic. In other words, like attracts like.Utilizing correspondences in magic is nothing new. In fact, medieval magical grimoires abound with them. Correspondences are used in simple and elaborate magic by practitioners from various backgrounds from kitchen witches to ceremonial magicians.
*The illustration is a pentacle from The Key of Solomon, the grimoire attributed to King Solomon but believed to have been written some time during the Italian Renaissance or possibly earlier.
Correspondences and You
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The Four Directions
- The Four Directions: Correspondences for Ritual and Magic
- North, South, East and West. It's a common practice to call upon the energies of the four quarters in circle casting for ritual. Learn more about the correspondences for each direction.
The Elements
- Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Spirit - Five Elements of Magic and Ritual
- The five elements of fire, water, air, earth, and spirit are used by neopagans and occultists in magic and ritual to represent the forces of nature. Learn the symbols and some correspondences of these elements.
Herb and Flower Correspondences
A Sacred Grove
Tree Correspondences
- The Oak Tree in Natural Medicine and Magic
- Known as the mightiest of trees, the oak has been revered for its sheltering and stable presence by ancient Druids and modern Pagans alike.
- Willow in Natural Medicine and Magic
- Willow was known by the ancients as a remedy for pain and fever relief. Learn how it is also used by Pagans in love, protection, and feminine magic.
- Tree Medicine and Magic - The Walnut: The Witchcraft Tree for Fertility Magic, Healing, and Transitions
- Once believed to be a vessel of evil, the walnut tree has long been associated with witchcraft and healing. It is now used for fertility magic and smooth transitions.
- Tree Medicine and Magic - The Hawthorn: From May Flowers to Thorns of Harm and Protection
- The flowering hawthorn tree yields berries used for cardiac problems and wood and thorns used in protective as well as harmful magic.
- Tree Medicine and Magic - The Ash: Used in Weight Loss and Spells of Creation and Destruction
- The ash tree has been used medicinally for weight loss and has associations in Northern European and Celtic mythology for being the famed world tree and a magical weapon.
"Indubitably, magic is one of the subtlest and most difficult of the sciences and arts. There is more opportunity for errors of comprehension, judgment and practice than in any other branch of physics." ~ Aleister Crowley
A Classic of Magical Correspondences
777 And Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley: Including Gematria & Sepher Sephiroth
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This work by Aleister Crowley was one of the earliest and most complete books of its kind at the time and is still considered a classic by occult practitioners.
Crystals for Magic and Healing
- Crystals Used for Grounding: Correspondences of First Chakra Stones
- Grounding is a foundation of spiritual practice. Learn how to use crystals that correspond to the first chakra to enhance grounding techniques.
- Ten Top Healing Crystals: The Properties of Stones Used for Health, Wellness and Meditation
- Crystals create a change in the subtle energy bodies which in turn effects healing on the physical level. Here are just a few of the many stones used for this purpose.
- How to Make a Gem Elixir: Crystal Therapy for Health and Wellness
- Gem elixirs contain the metaphysical properties of crystals and gems. They are taken internally for natural healing and as an aid to meditation and spiritual advancement.
- Healing Crystals for the Heart: Correspondences of Fourth Chakra Stones
- Crystals are commonly used in alternative health practices. Learn which ones are most popular for healing emotional issues involving the heart.
- How to Clear and Program a Crystal
- Learn techniques for clearing your crystals of negativity and other impressions before you use them as well as examples of ways to program them with your intent.
- Metaphysical and Healing Properties of Moldavite
- This stone originates from space and is a powerful bridge between earth and inhabitants of other planets. Learn what moldavite can activate within you.
Pagan Symbols
Correspondences in Depth
Deities
- The Earth Mother in Modern Goddess Worship: Pagans Respect Balance by Honoring the Sacred Feminine
- Honoring the sacred feminine along with the divine masculine is part of bring balance to spiritual practice. Learn what role the earth mother plays for Pagans.
- The Truth About the Horned God of Paganism
- One of the most potent images in the Neo-Pagan revival is that of the god of nature in all his leaf-clad, horned glory. For many Pagans, this lord of the forest and wild hunt has come to represent the very heart of the natural forces of fertility, destruction and regeneration.
- Mother Goddesses Around the World: Examples of the Great Mother from Different Cultures
- Most cultures had the concept of a Great Mother goddess, and her worship has continued. Here is a glimpse of a few of the mother goddesses from cultures around the world
- Brigid of the Flame: Goddess and Saint
- If there is a goddess that has captured the hearts of many in the Neopagan revival, it would be Brigid. Learn more about this Irish goddess that is believed to be the inspiration for a saint.
- Odin's Journey for the Runes: The God Sacrifices Himself on the World Tree for Wisdom
- Odin is known as the ruler of the Norse gods. Learn how this powerful god gave the greatest sacrifice to gain wisdom for himself and humankind.
Rune Symbols and Meanings
- Rune Symbols and Meanings
- The word rune is derived from a Germanic word meaning mystery. Learn about the 24 elder futhark and some basic rune correspondence.
- Fehu - Rune of Wealth and Power: Its Use in Magic, Divination and Personal Development
- In divination, fehu is often called the money rune, but it's much more complex. Learn about what consistently working with fehu can do for you.
Full Moon - Time for Spells of Increase
Lunar Magic
- Moon Phases in Magic: A Powerful Way for Timing Spells
- The moon cycles are an excellent tool in timing your magic spells to increase their effectiveness. Learn the best times to perform magic according to the moon's phases.
- How to Make a Moon Elixir: Harnessing Lunar Energy for Magic and Ritual
- Moon elixirs are like liquid lunar energy. They can be taken internally or used to bless sacred objects and people as well as to enhance magic rites.
Protection Magic
- Herbs and Stones for Protective Magic
- Learn about some of the most popular herbs and stones used in protective magic.
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Oak grove - Stefanst, Wikimedia Commons (WC). Full Moon,, WC.
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