Z's Grimoire

Intent: Express and Feel Gratitude

This spell is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Somewhat like the holiday for some folks.

Admittedly, folks like me. These days I have a simple but happy tradition, I also have so many wonderful memories from this day. Far more good than bad in fact. But there is also an incredibly large amount of pain from a number of sources, and despite best intentions I know the shadows will always come out in some form.

This spell seeks to reach you in either abundance or scarcity and amplify your aura with the light of gratitude.

Recommended crystals: Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Celestite and/or Amethyst

Recommended herbals:

Rosemary: I once saw this described as the clear quartz of herbs. A absolute well rounded powerhouse, available in abundance; a great combo to set a grateful intention.

Ginkgo: Keep with theme of abundance, if you have so much to be grateful for use this to add extra punch to the aspect that really matters

Lavender: A boon for the heart and soul, if you want to lean into the self-care side of this spell this is a great choice.

Moon Phase: Any (New or Full could be used to capitalize on specific intent)
Casting Time: Any time or period you feel grateful, or want to feel grateful

To begin, prepare your space and balance energy. Being reflecting on things in your life you are grateful for.

If you have an abundance of options dancing through your mind readily, take your time to explore them, feel the magic from every moment big or small. Once your aura is burning bright with gratitude’s power, speak the words below.

If you have just one or a few things coming to mind (or none), if you’re struggling to get the energy flowing, take some time to appreciate anything that does come to mind, but quickly pivot. Refocus your efforts to finding gratitude in either simple things or silly things (depending on your personality).

On the simple side: Did the sun come up today? Yes? Gratitude. Did you wake up today? Yes? Gratitude. Is there wind in the trees? Gratitude. Stillness in the air? Gratitude. Birds singing? Wind chimes ringing? Or a personal favorite: petrichor permeating the air? That and a cup of tea and I’ve got all the gratitude I need.

Now for silly: Did a bus crash into your living room? No? Gratitude. Did the underpants gnomes steal any of your underpants? No? Gratitude. Did you fall into a pool of lava? Did a grand piano fall on top of your car just as you were about to get in to leave work? Are you NOT having One Of Those Days? (favorite sub 10 minute Weird Al song) Get absurd and find gratitude in the silliest places, thats a good way to start finding it in all places.

Continue on either of these themes, or develop your own train of thought that works for you. Anything that can get your brain saying “There is gratitude in life all around me”

Once your aura feels bright and light, whether filled with gratitude or filled with laughter lifted through your reflection speak these words

“Through a rainbow of love we find blessings,
Trusting peace comes from a choice,
Finding balance and harmony through romance,
Finding power in using our voice.

Authenticity is the key to ambition’s destiny,
Maintaining focus, striving on, achieving victory,
Conjuring happiness, gratitude, destroying misery,
Chaos will be reined in, dispelled be mystery.

Collaboration, shared unity, within community or self,
Gratitude unleashed in the conflicts resolved,
Success defined not through accolades on the shelf,
True triumph found when our light is evolved.

Letting go of possessiveness that breeds insecurity
Banishing greed which keystones only tragedy,
Wait, give it time, let perspective set in,
Let the gratitude surround us, let a new light begin”

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I hope you enjoy this spell, because it kinda killed a tale I was also going to release today.

It was going to be a little more somber but still with a healing message, but working with the cards between writing sessions a few trends came up telling me to leave it alone for now. Two major arcana and a key card (stalker when I’m being stubborn) from my Earth magic deck in particular were driving the message.

All three of those cards were drawn for this spell. In the first, second position for the tarot, and the first oracle I drew… Message received, story killed.

But not entirely of course, it is a draft that may get released in a future year, or at a later date, or in another form, as it is a tale I really want to share, as it means so much to me, but right now it would not reflect the magic properly.

Even in times of darkness, even when times are challenging; there is gratitude found in simply being.

If you celebrate, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you get/got the opportunity to enjoy gratitude in community with friends or family if you so desire. If you prefer solitude, or if that is merely your situation, I hope you still find time for peaceful reflection on the theme of gratitude.

If you don’t celebrate, Happy Thursday/Friday. I still hope all the things above for you!