Pet Protection Added On: 05-08-01, 00:54 AM (PST) Pet Protection Submitted By: Mysst mailto:Mysst79@hotmail.com Materials: - animals fur/feather/sheded skin - red/white cloth(3" by 6" aproximate) - white/red thread with sowing needle - red/white 4" candle with holder - tool to carve on candle - paper square(6" aproximate) - pencil - loose incense(copal, frankincense, sandalwood, - patchouli, myrrh; two needed) - Ground black pepper - White Lotus oil herbs: - 1/8 tsp ground garlic - 1/8 tsp vervain - 1/8 tsp catnip - 1/8 tsp crushed rose petals(red or white) - 1 willow leaf - 1 bay leaf Draw a winged disc(disc @4")and cut out of paper. On the front draw a quadracep or tricep in center with a scarab above and with remaining space around disc, write 'Scarab spirit, guard my blessed (pet's name) from harm' in runes. On the back of winged disc, draw a Pentacle with an eye in center and a snake encircling Pentacle. Anoint with Lotus oil and set aside to dry. On candle inscribe 7 protection runes. Mix loose incense and ground pepper. anoint candle with Lotus oil and roll in mixture to cover candle and set aside in holder. Fold cloth in half and sew two sides to make a pouch. Insert all herbs in herb list and pet's fur or what have you. Set aside. Light candle and say: "Sacred scarab, Sacred snake, protect and guard my beloved and blessed (species of pet), (pet's name), from harm. Watch over him/her day after day, night after night, in and out of my sight! So mote it be." Burn paper disc in cauldron and insert cool ashes into pouch. Sew it shut and charge 'pillow'. Repeat chant and let candle burn down. Bury wax remaind beside a big strong tree. You may keep 'pillow' in pet's bed if posible, if not keep it in a box with picture of pet. Alert