I love this newsletter edition, Jennifer. I believe whole-heartedly that the setting of an intention for a home is important and I really like how this ritual calls in that sweet dream of home. The cookie recipe is a great idea, too.
Excellent idea. Years ago, I lit a candle and petitioned Hestia when I needed to move my teaching to over to Seattle for a year or so. The drive back and forth from the Olympic Peninsula was exhausting. The next morning I awoke to an email from a friend saying she heard of a little cottage in West Seattle that night and didn't know why I popped into her mind. Well, long story short, I rented the cottage and it was perfect for me for the year that I needed to be over there! I light a candle for you, Jennifer.
I live remote and didn't have a printer to print an image of Hestia, I drew a really bad version and it still worked <3 so filled with gratitude, it came right down to the wire, but I faithfully lit the candle every night for over a month. Beautiful magic
I love this spell. I started this yesterday, and am currently in the phase of lighting the candle every day. I am thankful that I have a photo of the exact house I desire - one I've dreamed of in my mind for months or even years - but we are currently needing a little help at the tail end of the purchasing process to actually purchase said house. I do have a couple questions regarding this spell. Your instructions say to light the candle every day as well as turning the key. Do we continue to make offerings to Hestia as well? Or recite the spoken part again?
I was also wondering if we bury the jar with the photo of the house as well as any sugar in it? I will have more than enough for the cookie recipe, so I was curious if I leave the rest in the jar to bury with it.
Finally, do I put the key back on my keychain when this is complete? Bury it with the jar? Or just do what feels right.
Thank you for this lovely spell, and guidance with my questions. 🤍
Hi Bree! The annoying answer to all of these is to do what feels right to you. The spell is just a base — follow your intuition for the other things. Although from a personal standpoint, I’d consider not burying the sugar, especially if you live in a place with rats or lots of ants. :-)
That's not annoying at all - in between, waiting for your reply, I figured that's how it would be- whatever feels right. And I figured since the place we acquired is out in the country, that burying sugar is definitely no-go regardless haha. :)
I do have one final question for you - is it okay If the bury jar is dug up and relocated to a different part of the property at a later date? I asked because I have one spot in my mind that seems completely right to bury it. However, it may be in a spot where we may come across the jar if we are digging around to garden, or if we wanted to get rid of the spot at a later date - it's like a little flower bed.
I sincerely cannot see us wanting to get rid of that spot, and I have figured that if I buried the jar deep enough that we won't cross it if we are doing gardening in there anyways. So I guess the only other way it could become uncovered or needing to be moved is if there was a renovation happening that impacted the area for some reason, or if new owners were in the house.
Hi. Can I ask, would writing on any print out of a house I like "3 bedrooms and a garden" instead of an actual photo as I don't have a specific house in mind yet. I'm still being clear on what I want I hope? Love this spell and I just want to tweak it slightly for my needs. X
When you say light different colors candles to correspond to the phase of house buying you are in, where do I learn about different candle colors and their meaning?
You can either use what feels right to you, or you can look up color meanings -- there are a ton of resources online and in bookstores. I particularly like the book "The Spellcaster's Reference" or anything about candle magic.
Hi! I’m sorry to hear your partner is acting this way. I would suggest doing a mirror spell first so he can understand how you’re feeling, and then do the house spell. You can adapt it to your own needs, so keeping a house instead of getting one. Just make sure you’re doing it with that intention!
I love this newsletter edition, Jennifer. I believe whole-heartedly that the setting of an intention for a home is important and I really like how this ritual calls in that sweet dream of home. The cookie recipe is a great idea, too.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! We're looking for a house right now, so I'm definitely going to employ some of this myself.
Excellent idea. Years ago, I lit a candle and petitioned Hestia when I needed to move my teaching to over to Seattle for a year or so. The drive back and forth from the Olympic Peninsula was exhausting. The next morning I awoke to an email from a friend saying she heard of a little cottage in West Seattle that night and didn't know why I popped into her mind. Well, long story short, I rented the cottage and it was perfect for me for the year that I needed to be over there! I light a candle for you, Jennifer.
Fabulous! I’m so glad it worked for you. And thanks for the candle. :-) Hestia is powerful!
Yes, she is!
This truly worked for me !! Thank you thank you!
I live remote and didn't have a printer to print an image of Hestia, I drew a really bad version and it still worked <3 so filled with gratitude, it came right down to the wire, but I faithfully lit the candle every night for over a month. Beautiful magic
I'm so glad to hear it, and I love that you drew it!!
I love this spell. I started this yesterday, and am currently in the phase of lighting the candle every day. I am thankful that I have a photo of the exact house I desire - one I've dreamed of in my mind for months or even years - but we are currently needing a little help at the tail end of the purchasing process to actually purchase said house. I do have a couple questions regarding this spell. Your instructions say to light the candle every day as well as turning the key. Do we continue to make offerings to Hestia as well? Or recite the spoken part again?
I was also wondering if we bury the jar with the photo of the house as well as any sugar in it? I will have more than enough for the cookie recipe, so I was curious if I leave the rest in the jar to bury with it.
Finally, do I put the key back on my keychain when this is complete? Bury it with the jar? Or just do what feels right.
Thank you for this lovely spell, and guidance with my questions. 🤍
Hi Bree! The annoying answer to all of these is to do what feels right to you. The spell is just a base — follow your intuition for the other things. Although from a personal standpoint, I’d consider not burying the sugar, especially if you live in a place with rats or lots of ants. :-)
Hey Jennifer, thanks for the reply!
That's not annoying at all - in between, waiting for your reply, I figured that's how it would be- whatever feels right. And I figured since the place we acquired is out in the country, that burying sugar is definitely no-go regardless haha. :)
I do have one final question for you - is it okay If the bury jar is dug up and relocated to a different part of the property at a later date? I asked because I have one spot in my mind that seems completely right to bury it. However, it may be in a spot where we may come across the jar if we are digging around to garden, or if we wanted to get rid of the spot at a later date - it's like a little flower bed.
I sincerely cannot see us wanting to get rid of that spot, and I have figured that if I buried the jar deep enough that we won't cross it if we are doing gardening in there anyways. So I guess the only other way it could become uncovered or needing to be moved is if there was a renovation happening that impacted the area for some reason, or if new owners were in the house.
Thanks again,
Bree
Hi. Can I ask, would writing on any print out of a house I like "3 bedrooms and a garden" instead of an actual photo as I don't have a specific house in mind yet. I'm still being clear on what I want I hope? Love this spell and I just want to tweak it slightly for my needs. X
Yes, as long as you do it with intention!
When you say light different colors candles to correspond to the phase of house buying you are in, where do I learn about different candle colors and their meaning?
You can either use what feels right to you, or you can look up color meanings -- there are a ton of resources online and in bookstores. I particularly like the book "The Spellcaster's Reference" or anything about candle magic.
What happens when the house closing works out. What do I do with my jar? Please help
I meant doesn’t* work out.
You can take everything apart and cleanse the stuff you want to keep, or you can just toss the whole thing into the trash
Should you include pets when adding cloves? and could you place a sigil inside your jar as well to amplify it?
I would say yes to both! Most important is doing what feels right to you.
Hi! I’m sorry to hear your partner is acting this way. I would suggest doing a mirror spell first so he can understand how you’re feeling, and then do the house spell. You can adapt it to your own needs, so keeping a house instead of getting one. Just make sure you’re doing it with that intention!