A simple spell to bring about self-improvement and mental health

Healing Depression with the Angels

By Rev. Merrie Hutchins

This is a simple spell to replace negative thoughts with positive and bring about self-improvement and mental health. You will be working with the elemental Angels of Water and Air as well as Shekinah, the Angel in charge of healing the body-mind-spirit connection.

In Hebrew lore, Shekinah is the female counterpart to Metatron, and they both make the two halves of one whole God-form. This is very similar to the Hindu system where Shakti is the female half of god. In Judaic Mysticism, originally, “God” was both male and female, but over time both Shekinah and Metatron were “demoted” to the role of Angel or worse, considered demons. 

Timing: the best time to perform this spell would be at dawn. Shekinah, being female, is the creatrix of the world we live in, our Divine Mother. Some see her as the “Holy Ghost” or call her the “glory emanating form the divine”. Shekinah is a liberator, so let’s use her to liberate ourselves or our loved ones from the chains of depression. 

The Angels of Water will also help with depression and self-esteem. In concert with the magick you are about to make, make sure to work on the mundane physical level as well. Here are some tips that either you or your loved one who is suffering form depression to utilize:

* Ask the Angels of Water to help reprogram that computer we call a brain. They can help you transform the comments that you make about yourself. In time you can change the negative noise into positive dialogue. 
* To help with this, it doesn’t hurt to write up or read out of a book some positive affirmations. Transforming your speak form negative to positive will be difficult at first, but in time it will become second nature.
* Improve your self image by making simple physical changes like hair, clothes and posture. You can ask the Water Angels to help you find the best hairstyle or outfit that will make you feel better about how you look.
* Eat better and exercise more! If you take care of your body it will take care of you. Make sure to eat more fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water and be more active. You don’t have to buy a gym membership, take relaxing walks or dance in your living room.
* Find the things you like to do and then find the time to do them. Easier said than done, I know, but make a schedule and stick to it! Doing something simple like reading a book or drinking a cup of tea can do wonders. Can’t think of anything to do? Ask the Water Angels to help you find something to do that will boost your self-confidence. 
* And finally, try to keep yourself from getting into a rut. Change up your routine whenever you feel you’re getting bored. 

This spell can be performed for yourself or on behalf of someone you love who is suffering from depression. Here is what you will need:

Location: to better attune yourself with the elements of Air and Water, try to perform this spell on a hilltop or at a beach.

Altar set-up: decorate your altar with objects of Air such as feathers and leaves, roses (white, pink or yellow) and Air stones (such as citrine, moss agate, quartz, and rose quartz), a chime (wind chime or bell).

Supplies: incense (Lavender, Lily of the Valley or fabulous choices) and a yellow candle.

“Shekinah, I call to You,

And Angels of Air and Water blue.”

Light the incense, ring the chime and say:

“With offerings of incense and chime,

Please answer to this call of rhyme.”

Light the yellow candle and say:

“As I light this candle of yellow,

Please let (name)’s life now mellow.

Aid (her/him/me) with (her/his/my) self confidence,

And help (her/him/me) to use (her/his/my) common sense.

Heal (her/him/me) body, mind and soul;

Balanced, happy, healthy and whole.”

If you wish, feel free to speak with Shekinah, the Angels of Air and Water or your Angels; and tell them what the situation is. Describe what is going on and ask your Angels to work with their Angels to help the healing process. Speak from your heart, you need not rhyme or use flowery langue. When you fell you’ve said all there is to say, then visualize the outcome you desire; a happy, healthy and liberated individual. The say:

“Shekinah and Angels my thanks to you,

For healing (her/his/my) life, fresh and new.

For the good of all and with harm to none,

So say I, so shall it be done.”

Rev. Merrie Hutchins has been practicing Wicca for the past 24 years. She lives in Northern Michigan where she cares for neglected and abused animals. Called to service by the goddess Artio, Merrie received her priesthood training through the fellowship of Isis and founded the Iseum of the Emerald Flame. Also called to healing, she founded Our Lady of the Lake Healing Sanctuary. In her “other” life, as Amira Hamzar, she teaches and performs Bellydance; a modern-day Temple Dancer. To contact her: AmiraHamzar@lycos.com.