I’m going to include some information on how to make “Traditional” prayer ties, but In My version, I’m using fabric squares that either correspond to a chakra and/ or prayer intention. Purple is an example. It corresponds to the “Crown Chakra”, the zodiac sign of Pisces, the planet of Mercury and the Arch Angel Uriel. So the purple prayer tie could be used to balance the crown chakra, or send prayer requests to Arch Angel Uriel, who is the Angel of Peace. Gold is another color associated with Uriel. Just a few of other correspondences to the color purple are: Protection, Comfort, Motivation, Inspiration, Healing.
Traditional Prayer Ties are usually made from only white, red, and/or yellow cloth.
Now, On with the Directions:
Cut the cloth or fabric into Your desired sized square. 4×4 is good, but You can make them any size, keeping in mind, they are going to be tied in a tree.
Prayer energy or intention is offered into the tobacco by holding the tobacco in Your hands and empowering it with Your Intention for health, peace, forgiveness, love, balance of chakra or whatever Your reason may be for offering the prayer, but it must be done with only the best intentions.
In tradition, the tobacco is held in the left hand because it’s closer to the heart than the right hand.
When the prayers have been offered into the tobacco, place the tobacco in the center of Your square cloth. Draw up the four corners to form a pouch and tie it with string or yarn. I like to use cloth and string or yarn that matches. Leave several inches of string, so You can tie Your prayer tie into a tree.
In tradition, the prayer tie is smudged and offered to the Creator, invoking the power of the elements. In the case of the Purple prayer tie, I will offer it to the Creator and the Arch Angel Uriel.
Tie Your prayer tie to the branch/es of a Tree. I could get into all kinds of details on how long to leave the tie in the tree, what day to place the tie into the tree, what moon cycle, but, in My humble opinion, if Your intentions are good, as they should be, the day of the week/month, moon cycles are only added bonuses, or a boost to the intention. Nothing against “spells” but spells and prayers, though in some ways similar, are not the same thing. Days of the week and moon cycles are more important to spells.
I will try and leave My prayer ties in the tree for a month, but depending on weather and other circumstance, realize they may come down on their own. After I take them down, I will release them to the universe through either fire, (burning), water (by placing them in a river) or to earth (buried) You could also hang them in a shrub or bush in the wilderness, away from Your home,(air) but I prefer one of the other methods because they are easier. The traditional method is through fire.
My prayer ties are offered for My own benefit, or for those who give permission or request prayers. If You want to create a prayer tie that is to benefit someone other than Yourself, please ask permission first. I know this is not possible in the case of someone who may be very ill, but You can also ask a relative of theirs. Use Your good judgement. I would offer a prayer in the name of My family members because I already know they would either request to be added or grant permission, having talked/spoken about the subject matter previously.
Side Note: Though not a part of traditional prayer ties, You may consider adding a crystal or gemstone to Your prayer tie, that corresponds with the color or intention, in the example of purple, I would add amethyst. If You would like more information about color correspondences, either email me, or comment here. Thanks! I will be adding pictures of the finished prayer ties later.
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