Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences Page 2

  there com es a point o f d im inishing returns if we use things that

  as surrogates. This is particularly im portant when it com es to

  are not interrelated. Keeping with the illustrated example o f the

  poisonous plants, anim als, or things that are not available to us.

  intention “ love,” I could use a handful o f gem stones that corre­

  In addition to magic and ritual, correspondences can be woven

  spond with love, but they w ouldn’t create a web of interrelated

  through our lives with sim ple everyday choices from the jewelry

  associations. However, with a little effort I can choose correor colors we wear to our plants and other household objects. In spondences that are associated with each other and occasionally

  this way we can keep our intentions strong and our m agic ever

  com bine them into one object. In this example I could use a red,

  present. I hope this book will encourage you to explore, experrose-scented candle into which I can carve the name Aphrodite iment, and discover unique ways to com bine correspondences to

  and then place it in a swan-shaped candle holder. In this case

  em power and support your m agic as well as enhance your life.

  I’m using an element, a color, a plant, a goddess, and a bird,

  H O W T H IS B O O K

  which widens the scope o f energy I’m putting toward my inten­

  IS O R G A N IZ E D

  tion while keeping it focused. Behind the scenes, as it were, the

  The first section o f this book is an encyclopedic listing o f issues,

  correspondences for my intention are linked with each other: the

  intentions, and powers along with their correspondences. The

  element fire is linked with red; red is linked with roses; roses

  subsequent sections are cross-references according to plants,

  with Aphrodite; and Aphrodite with the swan.

  m inerals, anim als, deities, astrological inform ation, and m iscel­

  This is not to suggest that we shouldn’t use more than one of

  laneous. This kind o f cross-referencing provides flexibility for

  the sam e type o f correspondence. In fact, using more o f one type

  whichever way you prefer to work. W hile we may m ost often start

  o f correspondence can often further the concept o f creating a

  with an intent or issue for spellwork, there are tim es when we

  web. Continuing with the example o f “ love,” if I add the element

  begin from a different angle. For example, a house I once lived in

  water I could create more interrelationships am ong the correhad a wonderful old willow tree in the front yard, and I wanted to spondences because not only is water associated with love, but it

  base som e o f my energy work and rituals around this type of

  is also associated with Aphrodite, the swan, and the rose. (The

  tree. We may also find that using a web o f associated

  correspondences may help us create a richer tapestry for m ani­

  • From the Sea: Although coral and pearls are usually co n sid festing our intentions, as in the example of the goldfinch. In this ered gem stones, I have placed them here with the seashells

  way we can weave unique and powerful magic.

  along with several non-seashell gifts from Mother Ocean, such

  Each section o f the book is divided into subsections for ease

  as the sand dollar and mother-of-pearl

  o f use. Someone who wants to work solely with trees, or with

  T h e A n im a l K in g d o m

  herbs and garden plants, will find them separated in their own

  T h is section could easily co n sist o f many more subsections, but

  subsections. Because the titles o f som e subsections are abbre­

  I wanted to keep it sim ple. I hope that scientifically m inded Paviated within the listings, the following is an explanation o f them.

  gans and W iccans will not take offense.

  T h e P lan t K in g d o m

  • Anim als: Land m am m als, m arsupials, and bats

  The plants are divided into three subsections, and I adm it that

  • Birds: ju st fowls here

  som e categorization is based on my personal views and gar­

  • M arine Life: Fish, marine m am m als, and crustaceans

  dening experience. If you are not sure in which category to look,

  • Reptiles: A m phibians are listed along with the reptiles

  the appendix provides an alphabetical list o f all the plants in this

  • Insects e( Misc.: Spiders, bugs, scorpions, snails, and other

  book and indicates where you will find them.

  creepy-crawlies

  • Trees: Because o f their use in the Celtic ogham, I have in­

  • Mythical: Mythical creatures from classical civilizations, and

  cluded holly and elder here, even though they are technically

  Celtic and Native Am erican mythology

  shrubs

  D e itie s a n d O th e r B e in g s

  • H erb e[ Garden: Shrubs, herbs, flowers; typical plants that you

  T h is section consists o f four subsections. M ost entries include a

  would find at a garden center

  brief description o f who the deities and other beings are, along

  • Misc. Plants: Spices; over-the-counter m edicinals; agriculwith their country or location.

  turally farmed, exotic, and wild plants

  • Goddesses: ju st goddesses

  T h e M in e ra l K in g d o m

  • Gods: Although technically not gods, the Green Man and

  T h is section has three subsections, one o f w hich is seashells be­

  Buddha are listed here

  cause they are made o f m inerals.

  • M agical: Magical beings and spirits, including the four ele­

  • Gemstones el Minerals: I have included petrified wood in this

  m e n ta l

  category because it is often tum bled and used like a mineral

  • Angels: Because they have found their way into Pagan work, I

  • Metals: Metals and alloys

  have included four o f the more well-known angels

  A s tro lo g ic a l a n d T im e R e c k o n in g

  practices

  The ogham is included here because o f its relationship to the

  • Num bers: 1-13. As previously mentioned, I had to stop som e­

  Celtic calendar o f trees. Runes are also listed because they have

  where and felt that 13 has relevant sym bolism

  designated half-months.

  • The Tarot

  • The Zodiac

  IN T E R P R E T IN G E N T R IE S

  • The Solar System

  Because there is so m uch inform ation to convey, I had to work

  • Phases o f the M oon: The four basics o f full, waning, new, and

  out a way to note specific inform ation as sim ply as possible.

  waxing

  Many o f the entries in the "Issu e s, Intentions, and Powers" sec­

  • Full Moons

  tion have verbs to clarify their m eanings. For example, you will

  • The Seasons

  see an entry heading like this: "Negativity (to avert, banish, re­

  • The Days o f the Week

  lease).” Throughout the book where negativity is listed, it should

  • Times o f Day: Four d ivisio n s o f dawn, midday, dusk, and

  be understood to mean that som ething, such as the lavender

  midnight

  plant, can be used to avert, banish, or release negativity depend­

  • Celebrations: Sabbats, birthdays o f som e deities, and other

  ing on how you want to deal wit
h it.

  festivals o f note

  In som e cases, a listing may differ from the stated verb(s), in

  • O gham : The Celtic calendar and ogham characters

  which case the derivation is noted in parentheses. For example,

  • Runes: The N orse runes and their fortnights

  you will also find this under the entry for negativity: "B rass (return to origin).” T h is m eans that the metal brass is useful when

  M is c e lla n e o u s

  you want to deflect negativity back to the person who sent it out

  Although this is a catch-all section, its categories are no less

  rather than sim ply averting or releasing the negativity.

  im portant than the others.

  Another example is loneliness and rose quartz. Under "Loneliness (to ease)," you will find "R ose Quartz (end),” which

  • The Elements: The four elements

  means that instead o f ju st easing loneliness, rose quartz is in­

  • The Directions: The four cardinal and four ordinal directions

  • Colors

  strum ental in bringing it to an end.

  • Energy: Yin e[ Yang: I chose this term inology to avoid gender

  For entries without specific verbs, it should be understood that

  bias as well as to encom pass the fuller aspect o f each energy

  the listings underneath them will help you to find, develop, build,

  or support that particular issue, intention, or power. For exam­

  • Chakras: Although not particularly Pagan, this system of

  w orking with personal energy has found its way into our

  ple, rosem ary is listed under psychic abilities, which means that

  this herb can be used when you want to develop a n d /o r support

  these abilities.

  find som ething like this: "F ir (silver/ spiritual).” Here, silver de­

  Like derivations for an issue, intention, or power, additional

  scribes the type o f fir tree, while “ spiritual” provides specific

  descriptive information such as a type o f gem stone or tree

  information about the issue, intention, or power, which in this

  species is also noted in parentheses. To distinguish these decase is "Awareness.”

  tails, derivations from an issue, intention, or power are in regular

  In a few instances you’ll find more than one listing for som etypeface while descriptive inform ation for an entry is in italics.

  thing under a single entry. For example, under the entry "Love”

  Following are examples and explanations to help guide you.

  you will find “ Rose, Rose (red/passionate)." The first listing of

  The listing "Agate ( red banded)" indicates that red banded is

  "R ose” indicates that roses in general are associated with love.

  the particular type o f agate associated with the entry under which

  The second entry describes red roses as being associated with

  it appears. In the “ Gem stones and M inerals” section, you will

  passionate love.

  find this stone listed under "Agate.” O n the other hand, because

  This is another type o f listing that appears under the entry for a

  o f the great popularity o f blue lace agate, this stone is listed

  goddess: “ Magic (general, m oon).” It m eans that this goddess

  separately and is shown throughout the book as “ Blue Lace

  can be called on for help with m agic in general, but she is partic­

  Agate” rather than “Agate ( blue lace)." In the Gem stones and

  ularly powerful for m oon magic.

  M inerals section, you will find it with its own entry o f “ Blue Lace

  The listings "Anim als: A ll” or “ Plants: A ll” are general nota­

  Agate” and not under "Agate.” This holds true for m oss agate,

  tions used in several places but not detailed under each indirose quartz, Apache tears, and several others.

  vidual entry. For example, "Anim als: All" is noted under "Animal

  In a num ber o f cases, especially with gem stones, more than

  Magic," but magic is not specified under each individual animal,

  one specific type o f stone is applicable, and you will find entries

  because it is assum ed knowledge.

  such as this: "Tourm aline (red, watermelon)," which means that

  Two final exam ples o f the types o f listings you will see are

  both red tourm aline and watermelon tourm aline are appropriate

  "Rose (attract)” and “Carnation (pink)," both o f w hich are under

  for that particular issue, intention, or power. Similarly, here's an

  the entry “Affection.” It makes sense that “ attract” refers to affecexample in which more than one specific power is applicable: tion, and pink describes the carnation. This method for adding

  Under the entry for “Ash,” you will find “ Fairies (protected by,

  and noting specific information should become self-explanatory

  see),” m eaning that the ash tree can be used when calling on

  after a brief browse through the book.

  fairies for protection as well as when you want to cultivate the

  [contentsl

  ability to see them.

  1. W hitcom b, The M agician's Com panion, 5 and 24.

  There are also tim es when it is necessary to convey both a de2. Bonewits, Real Magic, 7.

  scription and specific information about an entry, and so you will

  3. Dawson, M inds and Machines, 138.

  4- Atkins, M em ory and Liturgy, 9.

  —

  C H A P T E R O N E

  Season: Autumn

  Day: Thursday

  IS S U E S ,

  O gham : Ruis

  Rune: Feoh

  IN T E N T IO N S ,

  A N D PO W ERS

  Element: Earth

  Direction: North

  Colors: Gold, Green, Orange

  Chakra: Sacral

  Issues, intentions, and powers is a general phrase to describe the

  entries in this section; however, it is your individual magic that

  N um ber: 8

  Misc. Plants: Grain, Myrrh

  shapes them. W hile “ Love" may be applied quite clearly as an

  Trees: Chestnut, Elder, Maple, Mesquite, Oak, Olive, Palm, Pine,

  intention, “ Beauty” may be understood as an attribute or quality,

  Sycamore

  although it, too, can serve as an intention (i.e., to becom e more

  Herb (% Garden: Bluebell, Grape , Honeysuckle

  beautiful or develop inner beauty). In addition, as an attribute it

  Gemstones 01 Minerals: Agate (tree), Apatite, Aventurine,

  can be associated with som eone or som ething. For example, we

  Bloodstone, Chrysoberyl, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Dioptase, Jade,

  can say that Venus is associated with beauty and call on her to

  Malachite, M oss Agate, Peridot, Rhodochrosite, Quartz, Salt,

  support our intentions concerning beauty.

  Smoky Quartz, T iger’s Eye, Topaz, Tourm aline (green,

  The links and associations that we create in our m inds are

  watermelon), Zircon

  unique and form the foundation for a rich tapestry o f ritual and

  From the Sea: Abalone, Clam, Cowry, M ussel, Oyster

  magic. U sing magical correspondences helps us to foster our

  intentions and powers so that we can create a clear vision of

  Goddesses: Aine, Artio, Astarte, Bast, Ceres, Cerridwen,

  what we want to accom plish or how we want to handle an issue.

  Coventina, Danu, Demeter, Epona, Fortuna, Frigg, Gaia, Ganga,

  W hile som e o f the following entries,
such as “Creativity" or “ Suc­

  Hestia, Holle, Inanna, Isis, Lakshmi, Maia, Rhea, Rhiannon,

  cess,” may seem general, it is how we perceive and shape them

  that brings them to life within our personal circum stances. Using

  the correspondences that resonate for us, and following the

  threads that connect them, help us to visualize, build, and m anifest the outcom e we seek.

  abundance (to attract, perpetuate)

  Zodiac: Virgo

  Solar System: Jupiter

  Moon Phases: Full, Waxing

  Full Moons: August, June

  Cods: Cernunnos, the Dagda, Enki, the Green Man, Hades,

  Elements: Air, Earth

  Colors: Black, Green, Pink

  Jupiter, Pushan, Saturn, Vertim nus, Zeus

  Herb e( Garden: Angelica, Catnip,

  Tree: Cypress

  Anim als: Buffalo/Bison, Cattle (cow, ox), Chipm unk, Goat,

  Clover, Iris

  Horse, Pig, Rabbit, Reindeer, Sheep, Squirrel

  Misc. Plant: M ustard (o f som ething difficult)

  M arine Life: Salmon

  Gemstones 01 Minerals: Angelite (self), Apatite, Aragonite, Beryl,

  Birds: Chicken, Crane, Duck, Egret, Flamingo, Goose, Heron,

  Larimar, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Tiger’s Eye, Tourm aline (green),

  Ibis, Kingfisher, Nighthawk, Osprey, Parrot, Peacock, Pelican

  Zircon (green, red)

  (use wisely), Sandpiper, Seagull, Turkey

  Goddesses: Ceres, Demeter, Isis, Macha, Nanna, Nemesis,

  Insects e( Misc.: Bee, Grasshopper,

  Reptiles: Crocodile, Frog,

  Persephone

  Moth (silk)

  Turtle

  Gods: Hades, Loki, Pluto

  Anim als: Coyote (o f transform ation), W olf (o f others)

  Zodiac: Capricorn

  Moon Phase: Full

  Solar System: Mars,

  Zodiac: Aries, Leo

  Moon, Sun

  Season: Autumn

  Day: Sunday

  Moon Phase: Full

  Days: Sunday, Tuesday

  Celebrations:

  Runes: Feoh, Jera (rewards)

  Lughnasadh, Mabon

  Elements: Air, Fire

  Num bers: 1, 3, 5, 13

  Directions: North,

  Colors: Green, Orange,

  Tarot: Strength, Temperance,

  Colors: Green, Purple

  Northwest

  Red, Yellow

  W ands

  Num bers: l, 4, 7, 8, 9, io

  Tarot: Sun, World

  Trees: Apple, Cherry, Juniper

  Trees: Cherry, Spindletree Gem stone/M ineral: Moonstone