Binding Magic, Scribed Tablets and Poppet (Doll) Magic since Classical Times

Presented by Arakeane.

Presented with Selene.

This workshop will present the historical roots of spinning, weaving, tying, and binding in magical and spiritual literature. The interrelationship and development of magical tablets, their intertwined (pun intended) relationship to poppets (voodoo dolls), and the art and linguistics of binding magic in classical times (in Egypt, Rome, and the British Islands) will be presented. A short introduction to rope magic, the use of the cingulum, magical web-weaving and binding as practiced in British-based traditions will be presented.

• The Fates: Spin, measure, cut
• The Cingulum or magical belt
• Taking of the Measure
• Handfasting – Tying the Knot
• String around the finger, and rings
• Celtic Knotwork and magical jewelry
• Web-weaving – intent into instantiation
• The Dreamcatcher
• Binding in a magical context
• Binding with intent to hinder, hobble, or prevent
• Binding and Protection Spells
• The Witches Rune – Inclusion of Cords and Scourge
• Binding of and within a Magical Circle