Spell to Ease Homesickness

• 1 teaspoon dried elecampane root
• Small cauldron or other fire-proof dish
• Sand
  
• Self-igniting charcoal
• Long-reach lighter or long-reach matches
• Photo(s) of missed friends/family/place
• Several small sheets of paper

Instructions:
Light the candle and place your photo(s) on the altar or other working space.
Pour enough sand into the cauldron to make a half-inch layer.
Place the charcoal in the center and light one edge with the long-reach lighter
or match. Once it sparks, leave it to self-ignite across the surface.
Carefully place the elecampane root in the center of the charcoal.
Take a few moments to visualize yourself spending time with someone you
miss. What are the characteristics that you appreciate most about this person?
Identify at least three memories involving this person that make you smile
every time you recall them. Finally, what do you like about yourself when
you are with this person—in other words, what qualities do they bring out in
you?
Now, write down at least six things that came to mind, whether these are
qualities or specific memories about the person.
Fold the paper in half three times.
Waft the paper through the smoke, but do not let it ignite.
Say these words each time it passes through,
“We will always be together, whether near or far. I allow this spell to
brighten my heart.”
Repeat with each person—or place—you’re missing, until your heart feels
light and your sadness has passed.
You can send your loved ones the notes from your visualization if you wish,
or keep them for yourself as magical mementos.