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How to Choose Your First Spirit Companion: A Beginner’s Guide to Spirit Keeping

By Jules Moon

Choosing your first spirit companion is more than a metaphysical purchase—it’s the beginning of a profound and sacred relationship. Spirit keeping is a personal, transformative path that brings wisdom, support, and magick into your daily life. But for beginners, the process can feel overwhelming. With hundreds of spirit types and personalities out there, how do you choose the one meant for you?

Let’s walk through it together.

Spell of Bold Opportunity

Purpose: To draw in unexpected opportunities, especially those related to career, abundance, or life path.

Best Time: During the golden hour (sunrise or sunset).

You Will Need:

    •    A gold coin (or shiny token)

    •    A cinnamon stick

    •    Orange peel

    •    A small fire-safe dish or cauldron

Incantation:

“Open paths that once were closed,

Spell of Heart-Mending Renewal

Purpose: To soothe a wounded heart and promote emotional recovery.

Best Time: Friday evening or during a gentle rain.

You Will Need:

    •    A small bowl of rosewater

    •    3 rose petals (dried or fresh)

    •    A piece of pink cloth

    •    A single strand of your hair or a symbolic personal item

Incantation:

Soulglass Clarity Spell

Purpose: To hear your inner voice clearly and make aligned decisions

You Will Need:

    •    A clear quartz or glass of water

    •    White or silver candle

    •    Lavender or mint incense (or oil)

Ritual:

    1.    Light the candle and incense. Place the quartz or water in front of you.

Goldvine Calling

Purpose: To draw unexpected money, gifts, or generosity

You Will Need:

    •    A green ribbon or string

    •    A gold coin (real or symbolic)

    •    A fresh bay leaf

    •    A drop of honey

Ritual:

    1.    Wrap the bay leaf and coin together with the green ribbon.

Spell of Mirrorfire Shielding

Purpose: Protection from psychic attack, malice, and energy drain

You Will Need:

    •    A black candle

    •    A shard of mirror or reflective item

    •    Pinch of salt

    •    Drop of your own saliva (to anchor the spell to you)

Ritual:

    1.    Light the black candle and place the mirror facing outward.

What Is Spirit Keeping? Myths vs. Truth

By Jules Magick Moon Offerings

Spirit keeping is one of the most misunderstood practices in the metaphysical world. It’s shrouded in mystery, often sensationalized, and frequently misrepresented by media, fear-based teachings, and even some within the magical community. But beneath the myths lies a deeply sacred and empowering path—one that invites profound connection, growth, healing, and mutual respect between the human and spirit realms.

Spell of Spirit-Touched Dreams

Purpose: Invite a spirit guide or companion to send a message through dreams

Best Time: Night before sleep, ideally on a New Moon

You’ll Need:

    •    A sprig of lavender or lavender oil

    •    A bowl of water

    •    One small amethyst or moonstone

    •    Paper and pen

Spell:

Spell of Golden Magnetism

Purpose: Attract helpful people, allies, clients, or opportunities

Best Time: Midday or Full Moon

You’ll Need:

    •    A gold coin (real or symbolic)

    •    A dab of cinnamon oil or a pinch of cinnamon

    •    A sun-charged clear quartz

    •    Yellow or gold paper

Spell:

Write on the paper:

“Bright be the path, clear be the way,

Spell of Whispered Wards

Purpose: Subtle protection from gossip, psychic attack, or slander

Best Time: Waning Moon or anytime you’re feeling watched or talked about

You’ll Need:

    •    A black feather

    •    A pinch of mugwort

    •    A silver string or thread

    •    A candle (gray or white)

Spell: