Purpose:
The Curse of the Silent Tongue is meant to silence someone who has spread lies, gossip, or harmful words. It causes the target to lose confidence in their speech, stumble over their words, and be unable to communicate effectively. This curse ensures that the power of their harmful voice is diminished, leaving them feeling uncertain, quiet, or ignored.
Materials:
- A black candle
- A red ribbon (symbolizing speech)
- A piece of paper and black pen
- A needle or pin
- A small bottle of vinegar
- A small piece of charcoal (or a burnt matchstick)
- A clove of garlic (to sour their words)
- A small black pouch or cloth
- Salt for protection
Timing:
This curse should be cast during a waning moon, particularly on a Wednesday (associated with communication and speech). The waning moon helps to draw away their power of harmful words.
Procedure:
- Prepare the Space:
- Light the black candle in a quiet room. Place the candle in the center of your workspace. Surround yourself with a circle of salt to protect against any backlash from the curse.
- Place the materials (paper, pen, ribbon, vinegar, charcoal, garlic) in front of the candle.
- Focus Your Intent:
- On the piece of paper, write the name of the person who has been speaking harmfully or spreading lies. Below their name, write the word that most describes their offense (e.g., “Lies,” “Gossip,” “Slander”).
- Visualize the target struggling to find their words, their speech becoming tangled or ineffective. Imagine their voice fading, and their harmful words turning against them or being ignored by others.
- Prepare the Curse:
- Take the red ribbon and wrap it around the piece of paper, binding the target’s name and offense. The red ribbon symbolizes their speech being tied and restricted. As you tie the ribbon, say:
Words once sharp, now tangled tight,
Silence shall bind you, day and night.
Your voice, your lies, no power hold,
As your words grow weak and cold.
- Souring the Tongue:
- Place the garlic and charcoal (or burnt matchstick) inside the black pouch or cloth, representing the souring of their speech and the darkness in their words. These items will ensure that their words are no longer trusted or carry the same weight.
- Add a few drops of vinegar to the pouch to symbolize the bitterness that their words will now invoke. As you do this, say:
Sour words, fall on deaf ears,
Your voice brings naught but bitter tears.
Silence now, your power gone,
From dusk till the rising dawn.
- Seal the Curse:
- Take the wrapped paper and place it inside the black pouch with the garlic, charcoal, and vinegar. Tie the pouch shut with a knot, binding the curse to the target.
- Prick your finger with the needle or pin and add a single drop of your blood to the pouch to seal the curse. If you prefer not to use blood, black ink can be a substitute. As the blood or ink touches the pouch, say:
By my will, your tongue is tied,
No more to harm, no more to lie.
Sealed by blood, the silence is spun,
Your words shall fade, your power undone.
- Bury or Hide the Curse:
- Bury the pouch near a place where the target spends time, such as their home or workplace, or hide it in a dark, undisturbed spot. As you bury or hide it, say:
Buried deep, your voice shall be,
Silence finds you, eternally.
Your words will fail, no truth be found,
As your voice falls without sound.
So mote it be.
- End the Ritual:
- Extinguish the black candle by snuffing it out (do not blow it out), signifying the extinguishing of the target’s harmful speech. Scatter the salt from your protective circle outside your home to release any remaining energy.
- Wash your hands with cold water to disconnect yourself from the curse’s energy.
- Final Protection:
- After completing the ritual, burn sage or rosemary to cleanse yourself and your space of any lingering negative energy. This will ensure that the curse stays with the target and doesn’t affect you.
Completion:
The Curse of the Silent Tongue will take effect gradually, causing the target to become unsure of their words, stumble over their speech, or be ignored when they try to communicate harmfully. Over time, their ability to influence or spread lies will weaken, leaving them with less power over others.
Final Note:
This curse is designed to silence someone who has used their voice for harm, whether through lies, gossip, or manipulation. As always, use with caution and ensure that you protect yourself from any unintended consequences.
