Unlike some of my other spells, I have written two different variations of this spell. The first is a deity-neutral spell that anyone can easily use and adapt to their own practice. The second version invokes three Norse deities for those on a Heathen path, such as myself. As before, I break down what you need, what to do, and why you did it.
As always, take what you need, change what you want, and leave what you don't want behind. Magic is always best when it's personal.
What You'll Need
Deity-Neutral Version:
- Green Candle
- Salt
- Bowl of Water
- Match or Lighter
- Bay Leaf
- Writing Utensil
- Pyrite, Tiger's Eye, or Citrine
Nordic Deity Version:
- Green Candle
- Iron or Nail
- Key
- Bell
- Bay Leaf
- Writing Utensil
- Match or Lighter
What to Do
Deity-Neutral Version:
This spell is best performed on Sunday or Thursday. Begin by cleansing your space and tools using your preferred method. If you wish, cast a circle and call quarters. Place the candle in the center of your space with the bowl of water in front of it. Draw a circle of salt around the candle and bowl, and light the candle.
On the bay leaf, write your name and the phrase, "Secure in my work; valued in my role." Hold it between your hands and focus on your desire to remain safe, secure, and protected in your job. Visualize money flowing into your life, your boss and coworkers minding their own business, and you controlling your future job prospects.
Once you have completed your visualization, pass the bay leaf back and forth between the flame, being careful not to catch it on fire or burn yourself (tweezers will come in handy here), while chanting,
"Steady flames, steady ground,
My work is safe, my worth is sound.
No harm, no threat, no unjust end,
Protection surrounds, as I intend.
My job is safe, my finances secure.
I shall not be fired; my job shall endure.
So I wish it, so shall it be."
My work is safe, my worth is sound.
No harm, no threat, no unjust end,
Protection surrounds, as I intend.
My job is safe, my finances secure.
I shall not be fired; my job shall endure.
So I wish it, so shall it be."
When the bay leaf is completely charged, lay it in front of the candle and place your crystal of choice on top of the bay leaf. Hold your hand over the bay leaf and crystal and continue your visualization as the candle burns down.
Once the candle has burned out, or when you feel the bay leaf and crystal are adequately charged with your intention, place the bay leaf in your wallet or work bag and bring the crystal to work to sit on your desk. The water can be left on your altar and replaced once a week to avert unwanted attention, or poured outside. Recharge the crystal and bay leaf as needed.
Warnings/Modifications/Alternatives:
- Remember, visualization is not necessarily seeing an object in your mind, but instead an incorporation of all senses to bring about the object or intention. When visualizing, it's more about creating those feelings than necessarily seeing the object or outcome in our mind.
- If you are unable to light candles, charge the bay leaf and crystal in full sunlight.
- Do not leave a lit candle unattended, and always have water or another fire extinguisher nearby.
- The bay leaf can be swapped with a piece of paper, preferably green or brown.
- The water can be replaced by a mirror, which can remain on your altar or be brought to work with you to redirect unwanted attention.
Nordic Deity Version:
This spell is best performed on Sunday or Thursday. Begin by cleansing your space and tools using your preferred method. If you wish, cast a circle and call quarters. Place the candle in the center of your space, with the iron/nail to the left of the candle, the key to the right of the candle, and the bell in front of it.
On the bay leaf, write your name and under your name, draw Tiwaz (ᛏ), Othala (ᛟ), and Algiz (ᛉ) runes. Pass the bay leaf back and forth between the flame, being careful not to catch it on fire or burn yourself (tweezers will come in handy here) while invoking Tyr, Frigg, and Heimdall to protect your job.
To call upon Tyr, say:
“Tyr, steadfast one, who gives for the greater good,
Protect my role, let fairness be my shield.
May no false word or unjust hand unseat me.”
To call upon Frigg, say:
“Frigg, Lady of the Hall, keeper of hearth and thread,
Guard my labor, guard my bread.
May my work remain strong, my place secure.”
To call upon Heimdall, say:
“Heimdall, ever watchful, keen of ear,
Hear my call, let no harm draw near.
Keep my post, my worth well seen.”
Finalize the charging of the bay leaf by saying,
“By Tyr’s hand, Frigg’s care, and Heimdall’s guard,
I stand protected in my work.
So it is, and so it shall be.”
Holding the bay leaf in your hand, focus on your desire to remain safe, secure, and protected in your job. Visualize money flowing into your life, your boss and coworkers minding their own business, and you controlling your future job prospects, all while the gods watch over you. When ready, snuff the candle if necessary, place the bay leaf in your wallet or work bag, place the iron/nail on your desk or workspace, and keep the key at home, preferably in the area where you manage your finances. Recharge the objects and bay leaf as needed.
Warnings/Modifications/Alternatives:
- Remember, visualization is not necessarily seeing an object in your mind, but instead an incorporation of all senses to bring about the object or intention. When visualizing, it's more about creating those feelings than necessarily seeing the object or outcome in our mind.
- If you are unable to light candles, charge the bay leaf and crystal in full sunlight.
- Do not leave a lit candle unattended, and always have water or another fire extinguisher nearby.
- The bay leaf can be swapped with a piece of paper, preferably green or brown.
- Other deities you can call upon include Lugh (justice & fairness), Brigid (protection of the home and livelihood), Morrígan (awareness), Themis (justice & fairness), Hestia (protection of the home and livelihood), or Hyperion/Argus Panoptes (watchfulness).
Both of these spells can be followed up with daily affirmations. Below are some examples that you can easily adjust to fit your needs. I have called upon the same Norse deities for these affirmations, but you can easily remove their names and modify them as needed.
For Confidence
“With Tyr’s courage in my hand and Frigg’s wisdom in my heart, I step into my work strong and sure.”
For Protection
“Frigg shields my labor, Heimdall guards my steps, Tyr holds me steady. I am safe in my work.”
For Career Growth
“With Tyr’s justice, Frigg’s care, and Heimdall’s watch, my efforts are seen, my path opens, my future grows.”
Why You Did It
Understanding the whys of a spell (or ritual or recipe) is just as important as performing it. It helps you understand the process so you can modify the spell or ritual to suit your needs, and helps guide you in writing your own. It's my intention to provide these explanations so that you can build a better understanding of how spells are written and executed, so you can modify and build your own spells (the goal of my Spellcrafting Series).First and foremost, both versions of this spell are best performed on a Sunday or Thursday. Sunday is associated with strength, resilience, personal power, prosperity, fortune, and work, while Thursday is associated with money, prosperity, manifestation, wealth, and business. Both of these days are perfect for spells and rituals for keeping your job and remaining employed.
Finally, both spells use a green candle, which, like the bay leaf, is associated with success, prosperity, and wealth, all things steady employment brings. Fire, on the other hand, is associated with strength, courage, power, protection, achievement, and action. Passing the bay leaf through the flame imbues it with these properties, creating a potent charm for success and protection.
Despite their fundamental similarities, there are some differences between the spells that need to be addressed.
Deity-Neutral Version:
The deity-neutral spell also includes salt, water, and pyrite, tiger's eye, or citrine. A ring of salt was drawn around the candle and bowl of water to represent stability and protection. Salt is deeply associated with purification and is representative of the element earth. The element earth is associated with stability, grounding, and consistency, which is exactly the energies you want to attract when it comes to maintaining your employment. It also helps to banish any negativity or unwanted energies that could disrupt your spell.
The bowl of water is used to bring balance and calm to your spell. It is there to absorb any doubts, fears, or negativity that you harbor and acts as a reflective surface to redirect unwanted attention. You do not want your coworkers or your bosses looking too intently into your life, especially if you are actively opposing an oppressive government. Maintaining this water on your altar helps redirect this energy away from you. A charged mirror does the same thing and can be easily brought to work to redirect unwanted attention.
Finally, pyrite, tiger's eye, or citrine were used to create a charm that could be brought to work, as all of these crystals are associated with confidence, success, and job security. Pyrite is also associated with money and financial stability, while tiger's eye is associated with grounding and luck, and citrine with motivation and positivity. No matter which crystal you choose, they will all help maintain a stable and safe work environment and can be easily recharged to maintain your intention.
Nordic Deity Version:
In the Nordic deity version of this spell, we use a piece of iron or a nail, a key, and a bell as well as invoking three Norse deities to empower our objects. First among these deities is Tyr, who is represented by the iron or nail on the altar. Tyr is the Norse god of justice and fairness, and the iron or nail represents his steadfastness. Tyr and his iron/nail ensure you are treated fairly at work while maintaining financial and career stability. Tyr also helps to silence rumors, lies, and ill will that may be directed toward you, thus protecting you from slander.
Next, we called upon Frigg, who is represented by the key. Frigg is the Norse deity of the home, aiding in keeping one's livelihood safe. The key represents Her protection of the hearth and home, which you need job security to maintain. She is called upon to protect our jobs and guard our "bread," aka finances, helping to maintain security.
Finally, Heimdall, represented by the bell, is called upon to lend a watchful eye and protect us from unwanted attention. He helps us be aware of our surroundings, aiding us in protecting ourselves from unwanted attention while simultaneously bringing attention to our worth. Together, all three deities ensure a safe, stable career, even in uncertain times.
This version also employed the use of runes, particularly Tiwaz (ᛏ), Othala (ᛟ), and Algiz (ᛉ). Tiwaz is associated with justice and rightful standing, Othala with home and security, and Algiz with protection. Written with your name, these three runes ensure your career is safe.
Want to break this spell? Both versions of this spell can be broken using the same method. Burn the bay leaf while saying, "I release my intent. Your protection, watchful eye, and steadfastness are no longer needed."
Remember to record this spell in your Book of Shadows or use my Spell/Ritual Worksheet for reference later.
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As always, this spell should be followed up with mundane actions to keep you safe.
- Set your social media pages to private.
- Do not add or befriend co-workers on social media, even if you think you can trust them. In my area, it was co-workers who reported, not random people.
- Change your name to make it harder to search for you (e.g., replace an L in your name with an upper-case i) or use a fake name.
- Do not add where you live or work on your social media. Most companies' social media policy only holds up if you associate yourself with the company. I would remove your LinkedIn profile, too. It isn't worth it, especially now that they are using your resumes to train their AI.
- Do not post about rallies, protests, or actions you are taking against the government, and do not bring your phone with you to such events unless you have a Faraday bag. New spyware being used by our government can access your phone and encrypted apps. There are already concerns about lists being made. Don't put yourself on one.
- When in doubt, keep your actions silent. When fighting a revolution, it's best that you don't tell anyone what you are doing. We have a saying in the witch community, "To know, to will, to dare, and to keep silent." It's a great mantra to live by. Use it.
I know none of us wants to be having this conversation, but unfortunately, this is the world we are living in. Keep yourself safe out there.
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