Invoking the Four Winds

Many spells and rituals can be prefaced with an invocation to the winds. This is particularly true if you are often working with the winds.

The idea of invoking or calling the winds is an ancient one, dating back to at least classical Greece and certainly earlier. It is not only a summons of their power (all four winds to help your spell) but is also a general announcement to them of your intentions. This is made, in effect, to the entire world.

Summoning the powers of the winds and asking for their help is a great way to begin any spell. The technique?

Once you have assembled everything you need for the spell in the place you are performing it (preferably outside), turn to the north and say something like the following:

Rushing and mighty!

Aid me in my magical work!

Dazzling and bright!

Aid me in my magical work!

Face south, and say:

Fiery and radiant!

Aid me in my magical work!

Gentle and buoyant!

Aid me in my magical work!

Earth Power: Techniques of Natural Magic