Sitting around with a few fellow witches, we were comparing how our different astrological signs viewed gossip. Two of us Virgos were leading the conversation with the statement; “I observe and share my observations.” Hilarity ensued after that and we pegged each sign with their gossip philosophy:
Aries: "I'm not gossiping, I'm just sharing a breaking news story... that I may have embellished a bit."
Taurus: "I don't gossip, I just thoroughly analyze and discuss people's personal lives for hours on end."
Gemini: "I'm not talking behind your back, I'm just telling you what I plan to say to your face... eventually."
Cancer: "I only gossip because I care so much about you... and your drama fuels my emotional support system."
Leo: "I'm not gossiping, I'm just making sure everyone knows how fabulous I am by comparison."
Virgo: "I don't gossip, I merely share meticulously detailed observations about others' shortcomings."
Libra: "I'm not taking sides, I'm just carefully weighing all the gossip to maintain a balanced perspective."
Scorpio: "I'm not gossiping, I'm strategically releasing information to maintain my power and mystique."
Sagittarius: "I'm not gossiping, I'm just sharing my unfiltered opinions... which might accidentally reveal your secrets."
Capricorn: "It's not gossip if it's a well-documented fact that I can use to my advantage."
Aquarius: "I'm not gossiping, I'm just sharing groundbreaking insights that no one asked for or understands."
Pisces: "I'm not gossiping, I'm just creating an emotional connection by sharing other people's personal stories."
(Not being a professional astrologer, I apologize now if I got anything egregiously incorrect )
Once we pegged the signs, our conversation turned to how we magically deal with Gossip Stop. I was first to raise my hand and offer up the perfect candle solution with the Shut your Mouth candle - and then we went down the rabbit hole on ways to use this candle:
- Place the unlit candle on the gossiper's desk as a clear message to cut that sh*t out - you have been unmasked as the offender
- Inscribe the name of the gossiper onto the candle and light it. Send them a picture of the lit candle with the message - “IKYK” (I know you know)
- Create a poppet with the mouth sewn shut and drip some of the wax from the lit candle onto the mouth to double-seal it
- If you can’t prove who is gossiping about you - light the candle with “Protect me from gossip and stop it from spreading” inscribed on the candle
- Draw a circle around an image of yourself and drip the Gossip Stop candle wax around the circle to be impervious to the gossip
- Light the Gossip Stop candle and yell to it - “CUT THIS SH*T OUT!”
- Get the On Ice Witches Union Spell Caster Club Card and do the spell with the Shut Your Mouth candle (see image below)
No matter your technique, the secret to a powerful spell to stop gossip is to:
- Refrain from your own version of gossip. When you partake, you open the door for this to happen to you.
- Clear and cleanse your energy from hooks and drains that steal your energy and send you negativity
- Confront the situation in the real world. When challenged, people will generally back down or retract.
- Hold your head high with the knowledge that you are greater than any of these words used against you
- Create a new story in your heart and live it.