The 21 Lost Spells of Domesius
a collection of rare magic spells and rituals

Incantation of Bereavement

An incantation for the passing over of a loved one.

This incantation should only be worked on a dawn following a death. Seven candles should be lighted and placed in the following formation on a flat surface, such as the top of a table:

NORTH
O

    O                      O                          O
WEST                                            EAST
O

 O                    O
SOUTH

Standing at the southern end of the formation, the following invocation should be spoken aloud:

Guides of the journey of the dead hear my plea
That the spirit of (full name of the departed) shall follow thee
Let it be no harm to them may pass
Or worry break across their traveler’s trail

Lead them to their place of just reward
Opportunities for peace please them afford
That in their haven may abide
Safety, peace and love
Guard them from all evil
Let enter
No trepidation
No anguish
No more.

The candles should be allowed to burn for the minimum of an hour before extinguishing.