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Knot Magick

Knot magick (also called cord magick) is a form of spellwork that is less well-known than some others, but is no less powerful.

~The only material you need to perform a knot spell is a cord of some kind. Anything will do, but make sure it is long enough to hold all your knots and the material of the cord should be natural. Craft shops are great sources for lengths of cord made from silk, cotton, hemp, leather, wool or even ribbon.

~Choose a colour to match the intention of the spell.

~You can use your cord as-is, but to add more of your personal energy to the spell, you can also braid it before working the knots. Obviously, the material needs to be fairly thin or the resulting cord will be too thick to hold the knots.

~You can combine colours too, to more finely tune the colour energy to your needs.

~Make sure you have a sufficient length of material, as it will shorten up considerably when braided.

~Focus on your purpose as you braid your cord.
~Once you have your cord ready, it's time to make the spell.

~Any purpose can be used with cord magick, but spells that involve binding are more appropriate. I don't mean binding of another person necessarily, but any kind of 'tying up' or 'holding fast'. Some examples might be: spells to eliminate bad habits, to help keep emotions in check, to bind up an illness, or to secure a new job.

~A typical or traditional knot spell has nine knots, and the words spoken are shown below. You concentrate and focus your energy on your purpose, and repeat each line as you tie each knot. But you could also choose a number of knots to match your purpose (numerologically speaking), and you can recite your own words as well.

~Your magick will continue to work as long as the knots are tied. ~Once your goal has manifested itself, you should dispose of the cord without untying the knots. Burning or burying it are two options, so long as your cord is made from natural materials. You could also just keep the knotted cord tucked safely away.

Traditional Nine Knot Spell

By knot of one, the spell's begun
By knot of two, I make it true
By knot of three, so mote it be
By knot of four, the open door
By knot of five, the spell's alive
By the spell of six, the spell is fixed
By the spell of seven, the earth and heaven
By the spell of eight, the stroke of fate
By the spell of nine, the thing is mine

Knot Spell

To rid yourself of problems or a troublesome situation.

Take cotton yarn in the appropriate color of the problem (green for money, red for love, etc) and pour out your fears and problems in to the yarn. Tie it up in knots to symbolize how "tied-up" you feel. Take it outside and let the wind blow it away along with your negativity. Go back inside and take a ritual bath or shower cleansing.

Best done during the full moon

Ingredients:

You need a candle of any color to represent yourself, an orange candle, a silver or gray candle, a black candle, and a magenta candle. Anoint the candles with a purification or blessing oil. Anoint the black candle from the end to the wick to remove bad luck. The others from the wick to the end to bring you what you desire

Magickal Knots

To Bind From Harm
Use this spell to prevent someone from harming themselves and others. Tie nine knots in a cord while saying each time, "I bind you, (name), from harming yourself and from harming others." When you are finished say, "Three times three, I bind you, (name), from harming yourself and from harming others." Then burn the cord so that the knots may never come undone.

Healing
Tie nine knots in a length of thread and then tie the cord around the afflicted body part. Wear for a few minutes, visualizing what ails you, and then untie all the knots, releasing the ailment, and throw the thread into running water. (Please, please, please use a natural fiber.)

To Prevent Nightmares
Suspend from the ceiling or hang on the wall above your bed a holed stoned on a cord containing nine knots.

Love/Binding Spell
Take 3 cords or string of the colour(s) which symbolize your need. Knot one end to represent your self. Braid the cord/string until you reach the other end. Knot that end to represent the one you love. Visualize the two of you coming together as one and knot the center of the braid. Keep the braid in a safe place if it is a binding spell. If you are using this to attract love, keep it on your person or wear it as a necklace, bracelet, or anklet until love is found.

To Ensure A Happy Marriage
Take an article of your clothing and one of his/hers; something that won't be missed, such as a sock. Tie them together and hide in a place where they won't be found.

Healing Knot
Tie nine knots in a piece of red string and wear around your neck to help cure a headache.

Releasing Hate/Anger
Focus on all of your hate and anger and then tie a knot. Visualize your anger tied up in that knot. Then undo the knot, releasing your anger and then throw the cord into the fire.

Protection
Tie nine knots in a cord while visualizing a protective image such as a shield or a circle of white light around you or your home. Carry the cord with you for personal protection or hang inside your home.

Simple Needs Knot
Take a cord in the appropriate colour and visualize/feel your need. Once you've built up as much emotion as you can, knot the cord firmly once. Keep the cord in a safe place until your need is met.

To Rid Of Troubles
Concentrate on something that is troubling you. When you are full of emotion, firmly tie a knot in the cord and then leave the room and the cord behind for awhile. Later on, after you're relaxed and focused, go back into the room and untie the knot, releasing what has been troubling you. Visualize it disappearing.

There are three things that you may do with the cord after your need is met:
1. Burn it so that the knot may never come undone.
2. Keep it in a safe place where it won't be disturbed.
3. Bury it in the earth.

Undo Knot Magic
Simply undo the knot. This doesn't always work so always be sure that what you are doing follows the Wiccan Rede.

CORD MAGICK

Cord and knot magick have been used for ages. Druids used to tie cords around their waists in various colors identifying their craft specialty, and the number of knots was indicative of their rank. In Cord magick, the spells are simply prepared ahead of time, and then used as needed. Each knot is then untied releasing the power entrapped in the cord over nine consecutive days. These work great when you need a bit of quick magick.

Find a piece of colored cord that is nine feet long and prepare it in advance. Consecrate the cord, saying this as you do so: Here do I present to the Lord and Lady, my cord for your blessing. That I may ever use it in your service. (You can later use the cord as a tie for your ritual robe, if you wish. If infused with a spell, you can keep it on your person, but this is not mandatory.)

Now your cord must be programmed for a specific purpose such as healing or as a magickal storage system for use in any number of things in the future. First, hold your cord tightly, and drive your energy force into it, saying what it is you desire, such as "Power is my wish" or "Prosperity is my desire" or something similar. (It can be anything: power, love, healing etc) While repeating the words over and over, visualize energy from the cosmos going in through your left hand and down through your torso, growing and becoming larger and stronger. Now see it flowing along your right arm and down into your right hand. Now visualize it coming out of your right hand (projection hand) and going into the cord and then flowing all along it, electrifying it. Focus on it carefully and fill your cord with your own magickal presence. If you want the cord to be versatile, "Power" is a good thing to voice, while holding your cord. And then when you feel the time is right, tie your first knot on one end of the cord and say.....BY KNOT OF ONE, THE SPELL'S BEGUN, repeating it over and over. Next return to your chant of POWER (Power is my wish.) over and over.

When the time again feels right, tie another knot on theother end and say.....BY KNOT OF TWO, I WILL THIS TRUE

Remember to alternate your knots from one end to the other, moving towards the center. The center knot will be your last one. Repeat this process until you have alternately tied all nine knots, using these phrases or make up your own:

BY KNOT OF THREE, SO MOTE IT BE

BY KNOT OF FOUR, THIS I IMPLORE

BY KNOT OF FIVE, MY GOAL ARRIVES

BY KNOT OF SIX, THIS SPELL I FIX

BY KNOT OF SEVEN, DESCEND FROM HEAVEN

BY KNOT OF EIGHT, WILLED BY FATE

BY KNOT OF NINE, THIS POWER IS MINE

After the last knot is tied, repeat your purpose once more.

Now when you feel the need to use the cord, it must be done in this manner. If you programmed it to assist you in healing someone, then for nine consecutive days you will untie one knot each day. Untie them as you tied them, from first one end and then the other , alternating until you reach the ninth knot. Before you untie the last knot, concentrate intensely on the purpose of the cord. Focus and pay special attention to the desired outcome. Then release the knot and closing your eyes, repeat your desire once more. You can keep the cord on your person for a while after, until the power of the cord has been recognized. Then you may return it to your magickal tool area or whereever your workspace is.

THE GOLDEN CORD SPELL FOR HEALING

Timing Monday
Here's what you need: a picture (or item) of the sick person and a golden wish cord
(a thin yellow rope will do just fine) and hold the cord over the picture (or item) and say;
"With knot of one, my spell's begun
tie the 1st knot
"With knot of two my word is true,
With knot of three, I bring healing to thee,
By knot of four, you're better than before,
By knot of five you are no longer six,
By knot of six this spell's alive,
Seventh knot sealed, you are healed"
only half bad: you tie the knots as you say it
only half bad: then you say "So mote it be"

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