I call out to the Grim - "Take me to the Dogwood! I seek the help of my blood!" - and the figure of a dog seems to run past me. Still lost, I follow its path and swiftly find myself beneath the boughs of my ally. I trace the circumference of its reach with my Black Knife before plunging the blade into the earth. With my bare hands I dig a small hole beneath a large root and place my box within it. As I call to my ancestors of blood, of land and of craft, the hole is covered. I break bread, leaving the pieces of which at each cardinal direction and atop the box itself. I soak the earth in wine, honey and water. The air shifts, suddenly cold and heavy, and I feel dozens of pairs of eyes on my person. Have I attracted the attention of my kin?

Rabbit’s paw and opium smoke, crossroads dirt and fennel wort. Archangel Raphael, Kleidochos of the Keys - bless our endeavors.

The Nettle fetish is not only a charm, but a spirit. One that requires care, and respect. The Nettle fetish is the embodiment of the Genii of Nettle. He is Martial in nature, and carries out the responsibilities of his sphere. He can protect the home, and he makes an excellent guardian for those needing it. Nettle is not the Soldier, but the Guard; he does not seek confrontation, but he anticipates and warns, and if need be, strikes.

In this article, I aim to outline a method by which the practitioner may animate this Genii, and utilize its skills in a myriad of ways. This methodology is proper to my craft, and my experience. I do not claim it to be the only way to work with this spirit, and I do not claim to be an expert on the topic. I simply wish to share a part of my practice that may inspire others.

This is a simple candle spell for mastery over money, whether you'd like to make more of it, solidify it, or be able to save more of it. It's nothing revolutionary, but it's something within which the simplicity of the act has tremendous impact. In an effort to go back to my roots and that which I originally loved about magic, I've been putting an emphasis on the animist side of my practice.