Magical Mondays: Dog Biscuit!
Monday December 1, 2008
Magical Mondays: Dog biscuit!
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If you're new to Magical Mondays, here's how it works. Each Monday I'll post a photo of an item -- and the catch is, that it's *not* going to be a traditional magical object. No crystals, herbs, or other things typically associated with spellwork or magic. The idea is to see how many magical uses we can come up with for the item. No right answers, no wrong answers, just sharing ideas. Post your suggestions in the Comments section, and see what other readers have to say as well!
To see previous editions of Magical Mondays, you can read here: Magical Mondays. Last week's item was a toothbrush, inspired by a reader who had a whole box of them lying around. Readers recommended using them for workings involving communication and speech, as pocket wands, or even as a miniature besom. You can still contribute to that conversation, so feel free to chime in if you missed it.
So let's talk dog biscuits. They're bone-shaped, they're full of protein, and you can buy them in bulk -- think of the magical possibilities! How would you put one to use in spellwork?
Comments
I use dog biscuits whenever I work spells for protection and prosperity for my pets. Especially if they are expecting!
Something along the lines of animal Magick, protection, strength (as in bones of humans and animals), courage (as dogs always seem to be courages).
Glenn
Dogs are considered loyal companions, so perhaps a spell having to do with loyalty, companionship, or friendship.
I think biscuits would be good to use in prosperity spells as well. In my house, we get treats for a job well done!
Pet treats could be used in a spell to call a familar.
I’d use a dog biscuit for any kind of magic for my dogs, especially healing, because you can bless or charge the biscuit, and they’ll be more than happy to eat it!
Any work with a dog or dog-like being, a deity who values or takes the form of a dog, or to benifit an actual dog or dog-kind in general, or in spirit work with a deceaced pet.
Also, you can crumble them as an offering to wild animals (if you live in a place where it is safe to feed birds and squirrels and such) as, especially during fall and winter, a fatty biscutty nibble is a highly appreciated treat.
One year I made two batches of dog biscuits for my soon to be in-laws dog and she loved them! I charged the treats with love, health, and happiness.
Depending on the dog, you could charge the treats with any positive feelings such as peace and calm for a dog who is nervous or anxious or, for a dog that is shy around strangers, maybe charge the treats with strength and courage. For a dog that is wary of you, maybe charge the treats with all good intentions to help win the dogs trust.
One advantage to making your own treats (other than knowing what ingredients are used) is that you can also shape the treats any way you like to match your intentions. Bones, hearts, stars, gingerbread people…