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The Bay Leaf Wish Burning

Write a single clear intention on a dried bay leaf. Hold it over a candle flame, let it catch fire, and drop it into a fireproof dish. Visualize your desire rising with the smoke and taking form in the world.
Level Intermediate
Time 15-20 minutes
Moon Any (Waxing Moon preferred)
What You Will Need
A dried bay leaf
One large, whole bay leaf from your kitchen spice rack.
A pen or marker
A fine-tip marker works best for writing on the leaf.
A candle
White or green, to represent your intention taking form.
A fireproof dish or bowl
A ceramic plate or metal bowl to safely catch the ash.
A match or lighter
To light the candle and ignite the bay leaf.
Moon Phase & Timing
Bay leaf burning works at any time, but aligning with the moon phase adds potency to your wish.
New Moon: Ideal for planting seeds of brand-new desires and fresh starts.
Waxing Moon: Best for wishes that involve growth, increase, and attraction.
Full Moon: Maximum power for any wish, especially those requiring urgency.
The Ritual

5 steps, with the words to speak at each one.

You have the materials and the timing. The ritual itself — every step, every incantation, and how to shape the spell to your own intention — lives inside the Grimoire, alongside 191 others.

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This spell is provided for spiritual and entertainment purposes. Midnight Spellcraft makes no guarantees of specific results. Trust your intuition and practice responsibly.