Chat It’s Fate – September 2019

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Magical expert

T

he hippo is Taweret’s

power animal, and the

easiest way to tap into

her magic. Find an image

of a hippo, and position it

somewhere that you’ll see

it every day, for example

pinned to your fridge, on

a noticeboard, or as your

screen saver. Every time

you see the picture, imagine

drawing in the animal’s

power as you inhale. Say,

out loud or in your head,

‘Taweret, I call on your

protection. With your

fearsome might, please aid

me in my plight.’

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Make it!

Fry one chopped shallot

in 25ml of white wine

vinegar, drizzle over a

handful of salad leaves.

Serve with chopped new

potatoes, a sprinkling

of sea salt and some

chopped parsley as

a hearty warm salad,

which will protect your

home and family from

harmful influences.

V

inegar is great for sloshing

on fi sh and chips, but it

has other, more magical uses.

In hoodoo folk magic, it’s used

to banish enemies and can be

added to bath water to clear

negative energy. Ruled by

Mars, it has strong protective

energy. Add to food when

you’re feeling vulnerable

or under the weather.

Bewitching

ingredient!

K

nown as the ‘Lady of

Magical Protection’ and

also ‘the Great One’, Taweret

is the Egyptian goddess

associated with fertility,

childbirth and the home. With

the head of a hippo, the

limbs of a lion and the

tail of a crocodile,

she’s a formidable

force and not one

to stand down

when faced with

danger. A fi erce

mother fi gure,

Taweret can help

when you’re feeling

overwhelmed and

vulnerable.

RIDDLE’S

REMEDIES

Dear Kirsten

H

elp! I’m nervous about meeting my new

boyfriends’ parents! Is there anything

you can suggest that will help me give a

great fi rst impression?

Anna, Oxford

Dear Anna

To build confi dence and help you feel more

relaxed, carry a piece of citrine in your pocket

for a few days before the meeting. This stone

known as the ‘cuddle quartz’ will boost your

self-esteem and fi ll your aura with positive

energy. Every time you think about meeting

your partner’s family, picture yourself relaxed

and happy. Hold the stone in your right hand

and say out loud or in your head, ‘All is well,

all is right.’ On the day of the meeting, keep

the stone in your pocket to soothe your nerves.

ritual

W

ords can give you the magical

edge, particularly if you say

them with eff ort and meaning. They

help to focus the mind and direct

energy when used in spells. To create

a magical phrase, just think about what

it is you want and write a sentence, then

pick out key words and put them in an

affi rmation, but remember to say this

as if you already have what you

desire. For example, ‘I will be

rich,’ becomes ‘I am rich.’

Repeat with feeling and

trust in the magic of the

words for swift results!

Kirsten Riddle

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