Keep Away by Marti Finizio

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

This is one of the most basic binding spells, best used to keep someone away who is bothering you. Be it an annoying co-worker or a pesty ex. It doesn't really stop any specific action, just keeps them out of your path. Your spell supplies:

• A piece of cardboard
• A long piece of black yarn
• Black marker

Cut out the rough shape of a person from the cardboard, and write the person's name on it in big letters with the marker. If you don't know their name, this spell won't be as effective but you can still give it a shot. Write how you know them instead (like "weird guy on bus").

Start chanting the following words, while you wrap the cardboard around and around with black yarn.

I bind you left,
I bind you right,
I bind you now,
Stay out of my sight

I bind you day,
I bind you night,
I bind you now,
With all my might

Keep repeating the words and wrapping until the little cardboard person is well covered-up. Tie three knots to secure the yarn.

You can then bury the charm outside, or just prop it up on your altar. If you do that, then repeat the chant each day to keep it working.