Magical Kitchen Talisman

•  1 very small jar (like an old spice jar – ideally holding no more than ¼ cup)
  with a well-fitting lid 
• 1 whole star anise (consecration, purification, luck)
  
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (mental agility)
• 1 bay leaf (good fortune, success)
• 9 dried pinto beans (opening channels, creating action and movement)
• 1 small amethyst stone*
• Earth candle (green or brown)
• Fire candle (red or orange)

Matches
*If you can’t find amethyst, you can use a small rock or pebble that is pleasing to
you, ideally one you’ve found in a beautiful natural setting. No matter what you use,
be sure to energetically cleanse and charge the stone before creating the talisman.
Instructions:
Light the candles, acknowledging the power of the Element that each represents as
it relates to food and food preparation in the home.
When lighting the Earth candle, you might say I thank the Earth for nourishing
abundance.
When lighting the Fire candle, you can say I thank the Fire for nourishing
transformation.
Place the beans in the jar & say I open the space for creativity and joy in my kitchen.
Add the star anise to the jar & say my magical power shines in my kitchen.
Add the rosemary to the jar & say I create with confidence in my kitchen.
Then, write your name on the bay leaf and place it in the jar.
Hold the amethyst (or other stone) in your hands and say all negativity is banished
from my kitchen, then place in the jar.
Hold the jar in both hands and say for the good of all, with harm to none, so let it be.
Close with the lid & tie the ribbon around the jar. Place the jar between the two
candles and say by the light of this sacred fire, this instrument of magic is blessed.
Leave the jar there for a few moments, reflecting quietly in gratitude for the bounty of
the Earth, and for Nature’s infinite creativity.
Keep the jar in a prominent place in your kitchen where you will see it often. You
may want to hold it in your hands for a moment or two before beginning preparations
for a meal.