Set up altar and circle, calling upon the elementals and deities, and use patchouli incense on the altar for the element of air. The herbs used are empowered by mixing them with the athame in a bowl and passing the bowl throught the representations of the elements as you call upon them to charge the herbs with their power. Salt for earth, candle flame (the Lady and the Lord candles) for fire, incense for air, and blessed water for water.

The following herbs are combined and may be dropped into a green candle anointed with bergamot oil and then inscribed with the symbols for the Lady , and the Lord , victory , good fortune ,
prosperity , wealth , and completion . Or, the combined herbs may be dropped into a simmering potpourri, such as are popular for scenting homes, and use a little candle underneath the pot to generate the heat.

• 1 teaspoon allspice (may be omitted for potpourri)
• 1 teaspoon bergamot mint
• 1 teaspoon comfrey
• 1 teaspoon chamomile
• 1 teaspoon cinquefoil
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves (may be omitted for potpourri)
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon mint
• 1 teaspoon marjoram

As the herbs are dropped into the hot water in the potpourri simmerer, say:


With the power of air is the spell carried,
with the power of fire is the magic released,
with the power of water is the will spread,
and with the power of earth is the goal brought into being.

If using the candle method, drop the herbs into the flame and say:

With the power of air is the spell carried,
And with the power of fire is the magic released.

With fingertip, dip into the bowl of altar water, let a drop fall into the melting candle wax of the votive, and say:

With the power of water is the will spread

With the tip of the athame, take a bit of altar salt and drop it into the melting wax and say:

With the power of earth is the goal brought into being.

With wand in hand, move it in a circular motion three times over the pot or candle, direct the energy into it, and say:

Let this spell be spread into the air,
Grant that nothing may my work impair.
Bring success and wealth to me,
As this I spell, so mote it be!

Let the magic work for one hour, then snuff the candle and check the wax for signs and symbols. With the potpourri, put out the candle underneath and read the pattern of the herbs within as you would for tea leaves.