Cerridwen Greenleaf, author of the upcoming The Herbal Healing Handbook, has written a guide on how to create a candle bell spell to stay connected to loved ones who are far away.

Perhaps you are in a long distance relationship with someone speial who lives many miles away Long distance magic can be quite effective so try this ritual which has worked well for my circle.
Gather together:
A symbol to represent the object of desire
Pink or red flowers
Piece of paper
Pen
Small bell or chime
Take a photo of your beloved or a symbol that represents him or her,, a gift she has given, or even one of her business cards and place it on a pedestal or table. Surround it with a small belland a vase filled with one or more of these “flowers of fortune” such a pink daisies, red roses or his or her favorite happy posy.
Take a piece of parchment and writeter full name and speak the following spell:
On this earth and under these stars, I call upon the Gods and Goddesses to bring us togehgter and good fortune and the energy of love to ______ (your friend’s name).
Ring the bell
In this air and through these waters, speed here in the name of _____.
Ring the bell again.
Through the fire and through the rain, bring aid, goodwill, and bright blessings to _____ now.
Ring the bell again.
As a group, send the positive energy to your dear one across the miles with by saying, “I love you, ____” and ring the bell vigorously one last time.
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