A "Cut and Clear" spell in folk magic is designed to help someone move on from past relationships or situations that are no longer beneficial. It focuses on cutting ties with the past and clearing the path for new opportunities and positive changes. 

Ingredients

  • Black candle (to represent banishing and cutting ties)
  • White candle (to represent new beginnings and clarity)
  • A piece of paper
  • Scissors
  • Cut and Clear oil or a similar type of oil (like Van Van oil)
  • Lemon or lemon juice
  • Personal items from the past relationship/situation (if available)

Preparation:

Cleanse your space and yourself. This can be done through smudging with sage or taking a cleansing bath with salt or herbs like hyssop.

Write Your Intentions:

On the piece of paper, write down the name of the person or situation you wish to cut ties with. Be specific about what you want to remove from your life.

Anoint the Candles:

Dress the black candle with Cut and Clear oil, moving from the base to the wick to symbolize sending away.

Dress the white candle with the same oil or with a different oil that represents new beginnings, moving from the wick to the base to draw in positive energy.

Spell Work:

Light the black candle first, focusing on the intention of cutting away the negativity and ties to the past.

Light the white candle next, focusing on bringing in clarity and new opportunities.

Take the piece of paper with the written intention and cut it in half with the scissors, symbolizing the severing of ties.

Squeeze lemon juice over the paper halves to cleanse and neutralize the energy.

Burn the Paper:

Burn the paper in the flame of the black candle, visualizing the ties to the past dissolving.

Allow the candles to burn down completely, or at least let them burn for a significant amount of time while you meditate on your new, clear path.

Disposal:

Dispose of the remnants of the spell (candle stubs, ashes from the paper, etc.) away from your home, symbolizing the final removal of the past from your life.

Additional Considerations

Performing this spell during a waning moon can enhance its effectiveness, as this phase is associated with banishing and letting go.

Incorporating personal touches and items related to the situation can make the spell more powerful.