The Spells of Seven 
a collection of rare magic spells and rituals

A Spell for Wise Decisions

This spell is cast to produce a talisman to be used for making wise decisions.  It is particularly useful when faced with close or serious decisions.

You will need:
- Seven small, dried twigs, each should be approximately three inches long
- A single candle (any color, but white or natural beeswax is best)
- A seven-inch length of twine
- A small amount of dry soil or sand (about a cup)
- Several sheets of newspaper (or some covering to protect the tabletop)

Light the candle and place it on a flat surface, such as a tabletop.  Spread the newspaper or other covering to protect the tabletop.  Next, spread the soil or sand evenly on the surface.  Take one of the twigs and trace a circle in the sand or soil.

Now, lay the twigs on the surface, away from the circle, but end-to-end to form a circle around the circle in the sand or soil, as illustrated below.  Do not allow the twigs to touch the circle.

Speak the following words aloud:

In this circle, yet unbroken,
Choices equal, side-to-side,
There is one to pass the test,
One that's better than the rest,
Take the words that I have spoken,
Break the circle and decide.

Pick up the twigs, but do not allow any twig to touch the circle in the sand or soil.  Place the twigs together, side-by-side, and bind them securely with the twine.  Never untie the twigs.

Extinguish the candle.  Roll-up the newspaper, or other covering and dispose of the sand or soil.

Keep the bound twigs with you when important choices or decisions need to be made.