The Role And Progress Of Love Spells In Ancient Times

By Brenda Collins


As long as humankind has desired romance, love spells have been used. Romantic charms have been used in almost every culture and era. In ancient times, the most common charm used a wax idol that symbolized the caster's beloved. The incantations were used to gain the favor of deities and, in so doing, have their wishes fulfilled.

Romance has been the most imperative aim of most kinds of witchcraft. It has been all pervasive, having a role in many eras and cultures. Initially, charms were cast to force the target to fulfill the desires of the caster. Offerings were often made to deities so that they would offer the caster more luck in his romantic life.

Druids were the magical Celtic leaders who made use of rites to predict the future, solve legal problems and heal the sick. Druids received authority that was almost equal to that of royalty. Contemporary druids focus their beliefs on nature. Charms are performed in oak groves, because they believe trees are sacred.

In druid philosophy, spellcasters are encouraged to have strong intent so that unintended targets are not attracted. Responsibility is an important part of casting. Those who use magic are encouraged to be sure about their desires. Positive intentions are considered to be an imperative feature of love spells that work.

Frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon and sandalwood are used in druid charms to attract a desired person. The aromatic ingredients have to be combined when the target is in the same room, because it is believed that the fragrance binds the couple romantically. Another spell used by druids arranges a wedding ring, red ribbon and wine glass, and a recitation is used weekly for 21 days.

The ancient Egyptians believed that deities controlled romance. Charms were used to fix marriages, reunite partners or get rid of a competitive person. Rites were done with the help of daimons, the divine spirits that would appear in the dreams of the magician or her beloved. Incantations were spoken to encourage the help of deities. Items and ingredients that were owned by the beloved formed part of the charms.

The gods of Ancient Egypt were seen to control romantic affection. Fertility was lorded over by Apis and Min. Affection and romance were controlled by Bastet and Hathor. Hathor was prone to the effects of myrrh, so it was used in many charms.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, belief in deities formed the core of everyday life. Magic was used to invoke their assistance. Philosophy, medicine and religion were interwoven, so spells were performed in temples. Herbs that were seen to incite passion were offered in public areas.

Women of ancient times commonly used magic to increase the romantic bonds between a couple. Men focused their magical energies on erotic charms that made them seem more attractive to the objects of their affections. Prostitutes used erotic magic to increase their financial returns.

Eros was the god of ancient Rome that created lovers' bonds. Love spells from this era went through a profound change after marriage was legally required to be monogamous. Charms became dark rites that were seen as evil.




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