The Threads That Bind Us

Cord Magick (knot magick) is simply doing magick by making knots in a cord!

When doing cord magick, it is important to choose the right color. Generally you use a red, white or black cord, but use whatever colour feels appropriate or suits the symbolism of your purpose. Most of the time you dispose of the cord once you are done with it because it order to use it again, you would have to untie the knots which could release the spell. I like to toss my cords (biodegradable) into rivers and streams, letting the running water release the bound energy.

The knots are done in the following manner:

1------6------4------7------3------8------5------9------2

In other words, you tie the first knot, at the very end of the cord, then go to the other end of the cord to tie the second knot, then the center for the third knot, between the first and third knots for the fourth knot, between the second and third knots for the fifth knot, and so on.

An example of a rune spoken while tying the knots:

By knot of one, this spell's begun

By knot of two, my words are true

By knot of three, it comes to be

By knot of four, power in store

By knot of five, this spell's alive

By knot of six, this spell is fixed

By knot of seven, the answer's given

By knot of eight, I meld with fate

By knot of nine, the thing is mine!

Blessed be,