The Pot of Flame

***Taken from "Earth, Air, Fire & Water" by Scott Cunningham

To be rid of something that troubles you: find a small cast-iron or copper pot. It's opening shouldn't be more than 3 inches in diameter. This pot must be metal and stand of 3 legs. You'll also need rum, Everclear, or some other ignitable spirit. If nothing else is available, rubbing alcohol will do.

At night, place the pot on a heat-proof surface. Pour 1/8 cup alcohol into the pot. Hold your projective hand over it's opening. Visualize and push your problem into the pot. Push out it's causes and the energy that you've been feeding it.

Standing far clear of the pot, strike a match. (Lighters are too dangerous for this spell). Toss the flaming match into the pot. The liquid should immediately ignite. If not, try another match.

Once the pot's contents have been lit, turn off the lights. Watch the flames, saying these or similar words:

"Blazing force of cleansing fire,
dancing flames of light;
Hearken, for my need is dire;
Help me in this rite.
Pot of flame, O fiery flower,
glowing in my sight;
Cleanse me with your magick power;
Free me with your might."

Continue to repeat these words. Visualize yourself as complelely freed of the problem until the fire dwindles and goes out. Put away the pot (you may need to use a pot hold to avoid burning your fingers) and use it for no other purpose but for spells of this type.

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