Intent: The goal of this spell is to get along better with others, ease work-related tensions, and protect yourself from negative energy.
It is important when dealing with people (especially those you might not get along with) to send out love and not anger. Difficult as it may seem to love the guy in the next cubicle who can’t stop tapping on the wall, or the boss who is constantly asking you for the impossible, remember that what you put out is what you get back; I have seen amazing things happen when this simple change in attitude is applied to a troubling situation.
Preparation: Light a sage smudge stick and waft the smoke over your body and your ritual space. Visualize resentment and negativity flowing away with the smoke.
If you are particularly stressed, you may want to take a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil (or any magickal “peace” oil) and anoint your third eye chakra (between your brows), your throat chakra, and your heart chakra.
Doing the spell: Light a blue candle (for healing and peace) and gaze into the flame for a moment, taking slow, deep breaths to center yourself. Close your eyes and visualize your third eye opening to allow for rational thought and empathy, your throat chakra opening to allow for free-flowing communication, and the heart chakra opening to allow love to go out towards the person with whom you are having a problem. Next, see the other person as if they were sitting in front of you, surrounded by a brightly glowing light. Then widen the area of light to include your own space. When you have this image firmly in your mind, you can open your eyes and say the following spell out loud.
Protect me in my place of work
Oh Powers of Earth, mighty and strong;
From unkind words and energy dark
As I work each day, steady and long.
Blow away conflict, Oh Powers of Air
Blow away anger, resentment and pain,
Waft in calming breezes fair,
Let peace and love alone remain.
Powers of Fire, burn distrust away
So bonds of friendship might be charmed;
A gentle glow to light the way
With free will for all and no one harmed.
Powers of Water, flow through our hearts
Wash clean the wounds and help us see,
The path where each can play our parts
United in peace and harmony.
As with all magickal work, remember to follow up with practical actions to bring about your goals. In the case of this spell, try being especially nice to the difficult person referred to above for at least a week. Moving from intent to action gives the universe the opening it needs to change the energy in the situation.
Remember that you have the power to bring about the future of your dreams. Visualize the working world you want to live in; see it in your mind’s eye as if it already existed. Every step that you take today can move you towards fulfilling your goals. By combining your mundane skills and your Pagan outlook, you too can create the perfect Pagan world of work that nurtures both your wallet and your soul.
Blake, D. (n.d.). Workin' for a Livin' Retrieved August 23, 2016, from http://witchesandpagans.com/solitary-spirituality/spiritual-practice/380-workin-for-a-livin-pg49.html
It is important when dealing with people (especially those you might not get along with) to send out love and not anger. Difficult as it may seem to love the guy in the next cubicle who can’t stop tapping on the wall, or the boss who is constantly asking you for the impossible, remember that what you put out is what you get back; I have seen amazing things happen when this simple change in attitude is applied to a troubling situation.
Preparation: Light a sage smudge stick and waft the smoke over your body and your ritual space. Visualize resentment and negativity flowing away with the smoke.
If you are particularly stressed, you may want to take a few drops of lavender or chamomile oil (or any magickal “peace” oil) and anoint your third eye chakra (between your brows), your throat chakra, and your heart chakra.
Doing the spell: Light a blue candle (for healing and peace) and gaze into the flame for a moment, taking slow, deep breaths to center yourself. Close your eyes and visualize your third eye opening to allow for rational thought and empathy, your throat chakra opening to allow for free-flowing communication, and the heart chakra opening to allow love to go out towards the person with whom you are having a problem. Next, see the other person as if they were sitting in front of you, surrounded by a brightly glowing light. Then widen the area of light to include your own space. When you have this image firmly in your mind, you can open your eyes and say the following spell out loud.
Protect me in my place of work
Oh Powers of Earth, mighty and strong;
From unkind words and energy dark
As I work each day, steady and long.
Blow away conflict, Oh Powers of Air
Blow away anger, resentment and pain,
Waft in calming breezes fair,
Let peace and love alone remain.
Powers of Fire, burn distrust away
So bonds of friendship might be charmed;
A gentle glow to light the way
With free will for all and no one harmed.
Powers of Water, flow through our hearts
Wash clean the wounds and help us see,
The path where each can play our parts
United in peace and harmony.
As with all magickal work, remember to follow up with practical actions to bring about your goals. In the case of this spell, try being especially nice to the difficult person referred to above for at least a week. Moving from intent to action gives the universe the opening it needs to change the energy in the situation.
Remember that you have the power to bring about the future of your dreams. Visualize the working world you want to live in; see it in your mind’s eye as if it already existed. Every step that you take today can move you towards fulfilling your goals. By combining your mundane skills and your Pagan outlook, you too can create the perfect Pagan world of work that nurtures both your wallet and your soul.
Blake, D. (n.d.). Workin' for a Livin' Retrieved August 23, 2016, from http://witchesandpagans.com/solitary-spirituality/spiritual-practice/380-workin-for-a-livin-pg49.html