How to Use a Love Potion

Here's a potion for the witchy woman with the moon in her eyes. Hold the object of your affection spellbound with a powerful love potion that will have you both dancing in the firelight. Use this love potion for the one you want to captivate.

Things You'll Need

• Handful of fresh, unopened magnolia buds
• 2 cups rainwater
• Small pot or cauldron
• Honey

Instructions

1. Choose the right time to prepare your potion. Prepare the potion during a waxing lunar phase on a Friday. For greatest effectiveness, brew on Valentine's Day or St. Agnes' Eve (January 20).

2. Charm the love potion ingredients with magical energy. Concentrating on the outcome you want, compose your own incantation. Or recite the following, "Herbs of Venus, work for me. This is my will. So mote it be."

3. Prepare the potion. Place the unopened magnolia buds and 2 cups of rainwater into a small pot or cauldron. Brew for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool. Strain and sweeten with a tablespoon of honey to make 1 serving.

4. Use an incantation to increase the magical energy around your spell. Chant or dance an energy-raising rite, or recite the following, "Let the one who drinks this potion, shower me with love's emotion."

5. Serve the potion. Add the potion to the food or drink and serve it to the person you desire. Have faith in yourself and your powers. The more you believe in yourself, the more effective the potion will be.