06/07/2017
*Smoke Box*
This is an idea I had a couple of years ago that is a combination of the use of smoke in ritual and the Native American practice using prayer smoke. When I first came up with the idea, I was considering a real time physical way to send my message out into the universe during times when I find it hard to focus, ie. When I'm sick or down in spirits.
Now it is well known that ritual is not best done while one is sick because we are already depleted of energy and taking what we have left can damage our physical and emotional body further. This is the reason for the Smoke Box, and it is one of the ideas I plan to feature in one of my books. It is so successful that I use the Smoke Box even when I am not depleted of energy.
When we consider the fact that Manifestation is effective because of our own beliefs and that ritual serves as a way to symbolically speak to our subconscious to affect change, we can expand the ways in which we manifest. This does not have to completely cancel out the use of ritual, but it does give us other options when ritual is not possible.
You can create a Smoke Box from any box you can find that will seal when it closes. This means you can use a nice large wooden box, but if all you have is a large Tupperware bowl then that will suffice. Magick is all inclusive so never think you are unable to do something because you don't have the "right" object. Use your imagination ❤
To create a Smoke Box, you will want to create a sigil that represents your desire, which you can find information for here
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You can create the sigil directly onto the container, or on a piece of parchment, or paper with a color corresponding to it's purpose. Next, place the same sigil on the lid of the box. Place inside the box small items that correspond to each of the 5 elements. Of course we wouldn't want water in the box so for water use an item like a river stone or other object that has spent many years in water or some other thing you associated with the powers of water. Next, you should place in the box some taglock from yourself such as hair, nails, or blood (the latter being the most potent).
In the center of the bottom, place a dish, preferably something you can burn incense on without catching a fire. You can use a small condiment bowl half full of salt for this if no other options are available. These come 4 to a pack for $1 at a Dollar Tree. Cone incense is best for this box as the can be placed in the salt with little fear of moving and catching fire. Place 3 cones of a corresponding scent to your desire in the dish. If all you can get is cherry that's ok. The main concern here is the smoke but desire coordination is great if it can be achieved.
When creating the box, there's no need to be in super serious ritual mode. Use it as an opportunity to express fun and creative relaxation. Look at it as an art project or something fun that does not require a high level of energy, especially if you are doing this as an alternative to ritual in a time of illness.
Once the box is created, light your incense and lay both hands on the top of the box. Meditate on what you are asking for. Again, don't force energy out. You're not enchanting the box because it is already enchanted with your relaxed energy. It is very crucial in this mediation that you only concentrate on the ease and freedom, the emotions that come with having what you want. Don't imagine ways you will get it. Don't imagine what it will look like or think of everything else that will be effected by it's fruition. Only concentrate on that good feeling that comes with having what you desire. Feeling good, at peace, happy, free, excited... Whatever that feeling is, go there and live there!
When you feel that you are completely at ease with these feelings, and hopefully when the incense has finished burning, take the box outside and say something to the effect of "I release this desire to the spirits and the universe for creation. As above, So below. As I will so shall it be. Etc.."
Open the Box and let all the smoke out. Watch it rise remembering those feelings and looking upon them fondly within, knowing you have what you want. It is already being manifested and brought into your life.
I hope you enjoy the Smoke Box. It has had a 100% success rate for me every time, and we have to keep in mind that speaking to our subconscious and making sure it is convinced is the game here. The only way to do this is to truly FEEL all the emotions that come with already having what you want continuously for at least 2 minutes.
Manifest Something!
~Kelly~
