At a party, I bumped into an old friend. "Help me," she begged. "You know about magic."
"Why, what's happened?" I asked, all concerned.
"I've cast a spell on this bloke - to make him fall in love with me. The next thing I knew, he was asking me out. We went on a date, I went off him and now I can't get rid of him."
"Must have been a good spell," I said.
"Too good," she muttered. "Don't look now, but that's him over there."
I glanced up and, sure enough, across the bar, was a truly besotted man, all puppy-dog eyes and drool.
"I said don't look!" she panicked.
"Sorry," I said, quickly averting my eyes.
"How do I reverse it?" she asked.
"Why bother?" I replied. "Just tell me the spell and I'll include it in my feature..."
And here it is. See if it works for you...
WRAPPED AROUND YOUR FINGER
You will need: One metre of red ribbon.
This is a really simple spell. All you have to do is spend some time every day thinking about the man of your dreams. As you do so, wrap the red ribbon around your index finger on your right hand, then press the ribbon-wrapped finger against your forehead. Concentrate on your love, thinking about his looks, his aroma, the way he feels (if you've felt him, that is!). Silently ask him to think of you and get a picture in your head of him doing just that. Hold that image for at least five minutes. Do this as many times a day as possible and sleep with the ribbon under your pillow at night. Soon, he'll be completely crazy for you!
There are rules that must be followed when casting spells. According to spell expert Titania Hardie, they are as follows:
* Always exercise caution: spells are very powerful and should be treated with respect.
* Never use a spell to hurt someone else or to force them into a situation in which you know they would be uncomfortable.
* Keep it secret (i.e. don't tell anyone, especially the person you intend to bewitch, that you're casting a spell).
* Keep your mind strong and your heart pure (easier said than done!).
* Always perform your magic in a place you know you won't be disturbed.
Many spells revolve around love potions. The only tricky thing about this though is the fact that you have to get the bloke you fancy to drink the stuff... If that's possible, they're well worth trying. Especially this one which I have actually used on several occasions and works a treat every time.
LET'S DRINK TO LOVE
You will need: Petals from nine dark red carnations; three borage leaves and as many flowers as possible; a small silver spoon; and (here's the best bit...) a bottle of champagne or sparkling white wine.
Stir the petals and leaves into the champagne and leave in the fridge for a few hours. To keep it fizzy, hang the silver spoon in the neck of the bottle. Invite the bloke you fancy over for a drink... and watch him fall in love!
There are certain potions you can make to get his sap rising! This one is to wear not to drink, but works wonders. Give it a whirl and see...
MAKING SCENTS
You will need:
Three of the following aphrodisiacal oils: lavender, jasmine, rose geranium, ylang ylang, tuberose (especially effective), gardenia; some almond oil and some musk oil.
This spell should be performed on a Friday night close to the time of a Full Moon. (See BEST TIMES FOR SPELL-WEAVING section.) Choose three oils from the above list and mix 10 drops into 25ml of almond oil. Add a single drop of musk oil. Apply to your erogenous zones (between the breasts and behind the knees are good spots), then get as close as possible to the guy you fancy. One whiff of you and he'll be yours forever.
Many spells involve planting seeds. Here's a particularly easy and efficacious one...
SOWING THE SEEDS OF LOVE
You will need:
Some earth, a small pot and a handful of basil seeds.
Plant the seeds lovingly (and this means singing sweetly to them or thinking loving thoughts about the bloke you've got your eye on as you sow) in the pot. Every day, water the seeds and say: "Sono innamorata. Grazie." When the seedlings appear, tend to them every day and do not allow them to die. In a few months (although it could be sooner), he will make his move. If the spell is especially successful (and the seedlings flourish), you may even find that this man is, in fact, the love of your life.
