Witches Ladder

3 cords of equal length, each 3 feet long (Traditionally, these cords are red, black, and white for the three aspects for the Goddess, however you may substitute any color for its magickal correspondence.)
9 feathers
Ring on which to tie cords to anchor them while braiding (Optional
To banish evil or for protection.

Blue or white feathers for protection.
Two black cords to represent the waning year, one orange or yellow cord to represent the Sun, which will inevitably return. (Traditionally, Witches Ladders for protection are made of red, black, and white.)
A black candle dressed in patchouli oil, aka "graveyard dust", for protection. (The reference to the graveyard is especially appropriate to this sabbat.)
Burn rosemary as a protective incense.
For psychic development and divination.

Black and/or purple feathers (iridescent is best) for mystic insight.
Two black cords to represent the waning year and one purple cord to represent hidden mysteries coming to light.
Purple or black candle dressed in rosemary oil (for magickal powers).
Burn rosemary and mugwort as incense
As you braid, work all nine feathers (all one color or a combination of colors, depending on your magickal intent) into the ladder, one at a time, as evenly spaced as possible. As you insert the feathers, begin this or a similar chant:

With this feather and this string,
Protection (or peace, etc) this charm will bring.

When all nine feathers have been tied onto the cord, and the length is braided, tie the ends of the cords together to make a circle (after removing the braid from the ring). Consecrate the ladder by passing it through the incense smoke and candle flame, asperge it with salt and water, saying:

In the names of the Goddesses
And the God
By Air, Earth, Fire, and Water
I consecrate this charm
Of feathers nine and cord of three
As I will, so mote it be!

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[AmberFox84]

MM,

I LOVE this!!!! I am going to copy this to my BOS and I am so gonna make 1 or even more..... Thank you so much for sharing!!

Love and Light to you always

BB AF84

[midnightmist1967]

@AmberFox84 yes they can be made for yule `` and all the changes of the year ``

[nature1053]

Very lovely dear.Thank you for sharing.

Blessed Be!!

Syker :)

[briancopeland77]

I JUST RECENTLY STARTED LEARNING CHORD MAGICK AND I AM MAKING CHARMS FOR MY HOUSE FOR THE COMING YEAR TO BLESS AND PROTECT MY HOME.... GREAT VIDEO

[hadiahheka]

and what was the purpose of your ladder with orange and black?

[androshi]

it gooks great but do they work? like does it really make a difference to you when you do your work? is it something like a spell beads? just curious.

[brawyn777]

you are so crafty,love your videos

[GravediggersPlace]

Very cool. A quick question: Have you ever considered setting up a shop where you can make some of the things you show here and sell them? I think you'd do quite well at it.

[anuradha40]

What a great and fun idea. I"m off to gather what I need from my storage. I like the colors you used. You always come up with neat ideas and they are inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[TheAmethystbutterfly]

Thanks for sharing. Looks beautiful