To calm a relative or friend in distress
THERE COMES A TIME IF A CLOSE FRIEND OR RELATIVE IS IN SEVERE DISTRESS WHEN TEA AND SYMPATHY ARE NOT QUITE ENOUGH AND YOU REALLY NEED TO TAKE CONTROL OF A SPIRALLING SITUATION. Whether the crisis has occurred through some shock to the system (such as witnessing an accident) or perhaps with the break-up of a relationship or even the loss of a pet, the following spell will help to soothe savaged nerves. YOU WILL NEED Bach Rescue Remedy (available from most health food shops); frankincense oil; light tea made from rosehip or, better still, apothecary’s rose petals (a handful of dried petals to 1 litre boiling water, brewed for 10 minutes); an unperfumed hand cream; 2 drops rose oil THE FIRST THING YOU MUST DO TO CALM SOMEONE WHO IS HIGHLY NERVOUS IS TO MAKE THEM FEEL SECURE THOUGH NOT DETAINED: SIT THEM IN A SUPPORTIVE, ENVELOPING CHAIR, BUT GIVE THEM ROOM TO BREATHE. Your own movements must be as calm as possible and your voice hypnotically low and soothing. As soon as possible drip two or three drops of Bach Rescue Remedy on their tongue, then light the frankincense oil and brew the tea. Whilst you are waiting for it to steep, mix the hand cream with the rose oil and rub it very gently but firmly into the invalid’s hands, massaging particularly at the wishbone joint between the thumb and index finger. Work continually, but don’t appear hurried: your own calm, airy lightness of being will have a direct impact on the nerves of the patient. SERVE UP THE TEA (ADD HONEY IF NEED BE, AS SWEETNESS WILL HELP THE SHOCK) THEN START LAYING YOUR HANDS ON THEM: FIRST ON THEIR TEMPLES, THEN ON THEIR NECK, SHOULDERS AND ARMS. In each resting place, use all your mind power to inject gentle heat and light from your inner being into your friend. Imagine the light going right through their confused body, penetrating from each entry zone you touch. Do this for about ten minutes, whilst they sip at the tea. This is also a very good general tonic for older people and convalescents. When you have finished, wind the energy force down in your mind and imagine a very comforting hand slowly stroking their whole body. By all means actually do this if you feel you can. Finally, just lay your right hand on his or her right lower arm; you should be able to feel your hand tingling slightly. If they now feel exhausted, encourage them to rest without moving too far. They will rouse themselves later feeling much more relaxed. DO THIS SEVERAL TIMES OVER A WEEK IF THE CONDITIONS INDICATE THAT IT WOULD BE BENEFICIAL.
Hardie, Titania. Hocus Pocus (p. 53). Kindle Edition.