Calling Back Your Power - Spell Braid
Black: During the process of the braid the black string acts as your protection.
White: Signifying your power and energy coming back to you.
Red: Representing you in this ritual, your health and lifeline. Red is the colour of passion, sexuality, courage, and the fire element. In general you should work with the colour red when you want to channel energy. Red can be used to represent the lifeline in any spell.
Knots have been used in witchcraft for centuries. For this spell we are working with this ancient form of witchcraft whilst utilising the energy and symbolism of each colour.
First fold the length of string in half, one colour at a time so they are all double thickness. Leaving the looped end at the top, knot all three colours of strings together leaving approximately 1 and a half inches of string at the top. Secure the end in place with a piece of tape, or use the loop to secure in place. Separate the string with the red in the centre, white on the left and black on the right.
Loop both of the white over the red, behind it, then up and under to from the first knot. Keep the white strings on the left. With this knot think of your energy returning to you.
Next loop both of the red strings around the white, over the top, under and then up and through the loop you formed forming the second knot. Keep the red strings in the centre. This motion connects you to your energy and centres it. Repeat this motion again with the red strings but on the right side, with the black protective string. Take it over the top, under and then up and through the loop you formed forming the next knot, bringing the red strings back to the centre again.
To complete the cycle we finish with protection. Pick up the black on the right side loop it over the central red strings, over the top, under and then up and through the loop you formed forming the final knot.
Repeat this process until you have about 2 inches of string left. Knot the end to secure the spell in place. You may wish to wear this on a wrist, leaving it on until it falls of to ensure your energy continues to stay with you. Alternately you could tie it to a bag or purse you use frequently or sleep with it under your pillow.