The Role And Advancement Of Love Spells In Ancient Times

By Brenda Collins


Love spells have existed for as long as people have valued romance. Like religion, they pervade every culture throughout history. In ancient days, the most popular spell made use of a wax reproduction of the object of the spell-maker's affection. They were generally cast to convince the gods to grant a love connection with the desired person.

Love has always been the core goal in many forms of witchcraft, pervading many cultures and eras. Originally, they were cast in an attempt to force the desired to fulfill the caster's wishes. Sometimes, offerings were made to the gods to convince them to provide more romantic luck.

Druids were seen as spiritual authorities in Celtic culture. They were used to heal the ill, fix legal arguments and predict the future. They were seen to hold an authority that was paralleled only by kings. Modern druid beliefs center around nature. Trees are viewed as sacred, and oak groves are used as the home for rituals.

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 love was commanded by gods. Charms were cast to reunite partners, fix marriages and banish romantic competitors. Rites were performed to convince daimons, or divine spirits, to help do the caster's bidding. It was believed that these spirits would appear in the target's or caster's dreams. Evocations were spoken to convince the gods to help. Items that belonged to the desired person were combined or arranged during charms.

The gods of ancient Egypt were an important part of romantic life. Apis and Min were in charge of fertility. Bastet, the cat god, was seen to control affection, and Hathor lorded over romance. Myrrh was seen as one of Hathor's favored substances, so it was an important role in many charms of this time.

In Ancient Greece and Rome, the gods were the core of all beliefs, so charms were performed to affect their actions. Philosophy, medicine and religion were interlinked, and magic was done in temples by spiritual authorities. Passion-inspiring herbs were sold in public places.

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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