Pain in all its forms is probably the biggest problem that we all have. Whether physical, emotional, spiritual or all of the above (as it usually is), we can call upon the energies of the elements to help us heal.  This ritual calls upon the elements to remove our suffering and begin healing. 

The Shadow Self

I’ve done a lot of shadow taming work over the past decade. In each case, regardless of teaching a large class or doing individual work, the symptom of shadow dominance is pain.  Even suffering that is the result of a non-traumatic injury is largely mediated through the degree of control we have over our shadow self. This is because we perceive all things – injurious or otherwise – through the principal energy from which we operate. If our true self is running our show, adaptive coping ensues. Unfortunately, if the shadow is in charge, then we wallow in our misery, engaging in maladaptive thoughts and spiraling emotions. You can do the Hekate’s Shadow Taming Tarot Spread to help with your work.

Releasing Pain

Prior to beginning shadow taming work, it’s beneficial to release our pain. There are dozens of effective witchy ways to do this. The most productive ones include self-healing energies rather than placing our recovery entirely in the hands of others. The busier we are with creating our healing using all our strategies, including both the magical and mundane, the less our feelings, thoughts and actions can be seduced by the shadow’s lament. Acceptance nourishes our healing while resistance fuels the shadow. For a spell to remove resistance, try this.

You can find the Elemental Healing Ritual here.