SELF-LOVE SEPT: Rituals and Spells

[@TracyD2]

I started this self love month with handing in my two week notice to my government job. The mental abuse and physical in the sense of making some of us jump through hoops for no reason but to assert their authority. I don’t have another job lined up either. I took a leap of faith. Couldn’t take it anymore. I do have a part time night job at a college that I work at so I’m not going to be penniless but I walked away from a lot of benefits and security I couldn’t take it anymore. My “loved” ones are not going to understand. Oh well. Thank you.

[@jasminemariedarling]

Good luck to you! I'm sure you will find something that brings you contentment! Sometimes you just have to quit that draining job to have the mental space to figure things out.

[@Cottagelore]

I did this exactly one year ago, public service job and all. You will find something much better, I believe it!

[@tribalwoman138]

Wish you lots of luck and love, good for you taking a good stand on your self love. You will do wonderful, everything will work out.

[@TracyD2]

Thank you so much. I guess I needed some words of encouragement. There is always a bit of fear. Especially when my insurance payments came into today. I feel good though. I feel for the first time in a long time there is happiness and possibilities for my future.

[@batwytch]

Tracy, boundaries are a woman’s best friend. You did the right thing for your mental health and I wish you all the best success at finding another job that is in alignment with you!!!

[@jasminemariedarling]

Yesterday I was doing a "yoga with adriene" youtube work out, and she said "now think of 1 thing you really love about yourself, we will use that thing to draw power from". And I couldn't think of one. damn. thing. I'm a person who believes in self-empowerment, in being grateful, in looking at the bright side of things. How could I not love one thing about myself? Ahhh! Ready to change!!! Excited for this series!!!

[@tribalwoman138]

I'm sure you have a lot of things you love about yourself if you really think about it. I mean really think about it.

[@jasminemariedarling]

@@tribalwoman138 Thanks, I appreciate that line of thinking. I am planning on working on this, after a half- lifetime of a self-deprecating self image, where I am always an anxiety ridden underdog, I want to feel some power! I would say I love my kind heart, but where has that gotten me? Or I love my spiritual connection, but I know I don't work on it enough, etc. There's a but to everything, lol. I'm too hard on myself, I think a lot of people are. It's a hard question. What do you love about yourself?

[@tribalwoman138]

Yes I have sabotaged myself when it comes to how I look. I am hard on myself. I've done two videos and it took me three months to do it and then I deleted them so many times until I finally just posted it anyway. I love my outspokeness, my smile, I love my eyes, I love my openmindedness, i love my personality.

[@michelledeclue]

I love Yoga with Adriene.

[@tiny-yaga]

My brain also gives me "but..."s sometimes when I try to list good things about myself, and on days when I don't have the energy to argue with it, I just take it back to the most simple thing: I love my heart which still keeps beating every day, my heart which believes in me so much that it never stops, no matter how exhausted or hopeless I might feel ♡ I want to work as consistently for my own good as my heart does. (Also, you can love yourself for showing up at your yoga mat in that moment! That's already such a nice thing to be doing.)

[@MarctheFatYogi]

I totally made my own forgiveness ritual tonight. I wrote forgiveness notes to people in my life and ceremoniously burned them. It was beautiful and cathartic. Thanks for the idea!

[@Strega_del_Corvo]

Yaaassssss!!! It’s like witch Christmas month! 🤣💜💕

[@TracyD2]

Strega of the Green I was thinking the same.

[@AngieSpeaks]

Gahhhh! I'm loving the new intro! This video was so good! I really needed this and I'm so excited for the rest of the series! I need Self Love September in my life!!! :)

[@ivythorne4236]

This comment is in connection with the last idea presented in the video. In the spring of 2017, on my bday, I engaged in a self-marriage ceremony. It was beautiful, and emotional. I have found, since making the marriage commitment to myself, that, as with love/romance commitments that we make with other humans, my self marriage commitment is something that must be returned to, something that I must remind myself of. It is, in fact, easier, in my experience, to adhere to loving, respectful behavior/communication style within partner/friend commitments than it is to adhere to those concepts within my self marriage. Despite my self marriage ritual, I so often find myself using behavior, mental or physical, that I would never fathom using toward a loved one. My point is that ritual is an external representation of an internal choice, and, as stated in the video, the tenets of any ritual do need to be revisited, revised, and refreshed, at times. This is , apparently, a simple concept to grasp, but it is with my self marriage ritual that I have found it the most difficult to remember it. This is interesting, and makes sense, considering that the idea of making a love/protection commitment to self of the same magnitude that we would make with another human is, generally, societally alien. Anyway, I was thrilled to have self- marriage suggested in the video, and I would promote self marriage to anyone. I HAVE experienced benefits from my self marriage- mostly due to the fact that it reflects to me some of the times when I engage in self abuse, rather than self love. Self marriage is a marriage just like any other, in that we must return to its tenets time and time again, using the act of remembrance or ritual as a reminder of the value of the person to whom we have committed our love- ourselves.

[@Owlvine]

So many beautiful ideas! I've written letters to my future self before, I loved the experience. I think I'll do it this SLS :D Cheers for all the stuff Kelly x

[@jademccoy251]

That intro...😍

[@nikkien7259]

Jade McCoy she dumped the markers and I squealed!

[@heidiemma9611]

Just wanted to say thank you for this beautiful gift, i know I’m a month late to the self love party but I’m doing a self love October anyway. I really loved the ritual prompts and iv decided to make a section in my grimoire entirely dedicated to self love work which I started today. I combined mirror work and letters to myself with a self portrait and wrote all around it with loving supportive words to myself, so when I’m having a dark day I can go and read my own words back to myself. I needed this more than I can tell you. Thank you from my heart ❤️

[@kelly-annmaddox]

❤❤❤ it's never too late to do self love September. I hope it's everything you need it to be. Thank you for the lovely comment. Xx

[@ReneeGreen4]

Yasss to the burning ceremony. I had one when I left an abusive relationship. Photos, letters, and all all that jazz went up in smoke.

[@SorcererLord]

I like the idea of exercise. Reminds me of a quote by Neale Donald Walsch: "exercise is meditation of the body".

[@KateAtNight]

Love this very much Kelly. Thank you for your beautiful words. I am delightfully surprised by all the love in the comments too; I love to hear everyone's stories. You pop tarts are the greatest

[@angharadlois]

This came along at just the right moment for me! I’ve been thinking of making a poppet for a while - the story of Vasilisa was what inspired me at first - so I’m going to (finally) make a start this week. Thanks for the inspiration ✨

[@tribalwoman138]

I know I lvoe the idea of the poppet doll. i'm going to make two of them tomorrow. it's a wonderful idea

[@tiny-yaga]

I love that you mentioned the Vasilisa story, that's such a cool connection! I'm inspired to think some more about making a poppet now :)

[@intentionalknots503]

I’m away from home so I’m behind on watching my spiritual you tube channels. I decided to listen to plug in my head phones and watch in my hotel this morning. I just closed my eyes and listened. You have a very powerful voice and energy about you. Thank You for sharing so many wonderful self love ideas and rituals 💜

[@SEKHMETSHOMEOFALCHEMY]

Kelly, this was so lovely, today was my first time, I knew you were creating the "Self-Love September" videos. This is the second one, and I am getting really excited, because last month was my birthday month, and my daugther created a "Beauty Spell" for me to recite. Now, I will be incorporating some of these ideas into Ritual for myself. Thank you so much for sharing, Love #SekhmetSapphyreSun💞

[@ivythorne4236]

This video has made it occur to me the value of self marriage ANNIVERSARIES! This could serve one similarly to how SLS serves us in being a time to truly, consciously devote to self love, re assessing the state of our self love, etc.

[@meadowrae1491]

Dude! I haven't gotten through the whole video yet, but I love the Dog Days are Over and Shake it Off by Florence and the Machine! Those two songs are just so powerful for me. I went through the most awful Domestic Violence/Divorce/child custody battle in 2016-2017, and these songs were played on repeat. I feel like those songs venerate my witchiness, my sensuality, my power. I also love I'm Alive by Sia. It just reminds me how much of a badass I am for getting through what I did.

[@veronicawhite5868]

I started this video literally RIGHT AFTER I finished my first self-poppet. Serendipity!!

[@beanbaghagwag]

I did a self love and empowerment ritual in order to get ready for this series on the last New Moon. I made a candle and incense to use throughout out the month. This was a beautiful first video jam packed with wonderful ideas. Thank you💚

[@kitdubhran2968]

I probably won't make a shrine for myself but I misunderstood two things you said, and combined it with the poppet idea, and I'm probably going to make an empowerment and self-love talisman for myself with my own hair. (Every time I cut a lot off, I save it and put it with my witchy stuff. ;p ) I love these ideas. Thanks so much for sharing! I defo like the way you lead in this year with a bunch of possible rituals or spells to do for yourself. The first year you suggested a love letter to yourself. I still go back and read it sometimes. :) This year I think I'll write a letter to my Next Year's Self. And I can open it and read it next year during SLS. :) I started this September out by listening to this video while I was cutting my hair and having a shower. New start for a new me. I have given myself a budget. I have started to try to plan my days and get up earlier to do more yoga and other healthy things. I've changed my hair to something I like more. And I'm planning to go through my wardrobe. New me for the new #SelfLoveSeptember. Thank you for this video darling! You're always an inspiration, and I look forward to the content you put out!

[@tarotmumma56]

What an amazing first video , I made a whole page of notes and ideas to try. I’m currently being forced to show my self some self love because I’m ill. Therefore I’m curled up in bed with some nice cool beverages , my notebook , music , meditations. Forced myself to slow down and take the time I need. Looking forward to trying out some of your wonderful ideas. Thank you as always brilliant stuff 💖

[@pink728]

What a powerful video! I have listened to it twice and have taken some notes on the worksheet. This is the third year that I have been part of SLS have been thinking about ways to approach this month differently and this video just rang all the bells! I am really drawn to making a poppet, mirror work and working with goddess energy - and pretty much everything else you suggested. I feel so fired up, Thanks so much!

[@batwytch]

Florence is definitely on my self love playlist. Also great idea of using a poppet for self love magick 💕

[@ivythorne4236]

Loving this year's SLS intro.

[@mystictv369]

I am so excited about #SLS this year...Ty-Ty-Ty Kelly-Ann !!! This is my third year participating in #SLS

[@cadenrolland5250]

SLS, A gift from Kelly-Ann to give as a gift to yourself. Thank You!

[@seraphsagittarius]

I just wanted to say your different greetings like "hi angelcakes!" in the beginning of each video put a quick little smile to my face if only for a moment. I'm a bit late to beginning watching this months self-love videos of yours, so it looks like it'll be a night of binge-watching self-love videos! Thank you as always for making these videos each September along with your regular uploads.

[@BH-kw8rh]

🖤 Thank you so much for this Kelly-Ann. I'm currently in the midst of processing a lot of complex trauma, and there are so many beautiful ideas in this video that I can tell I'm going to be rewatching it again and again. So happy to have discovered your channel! Thanks again 🖤

[@amixedbat]

I look forward to these every year :)

[@thehighpriestess8431]

This is so witchy yummmmmy. Great ideas, nuggets of gold!!!Burning rituals are amazing. I am doing self love in Feb and March 2019. Thank you Kelly-Ann ❤️🌹

[@pseudonymh]

I will be making a poppet this week, I can’t believe I didn’t do this ages ago! So many fantastic ideas, this was a perfect first video to help me get motivated and set up. Thank you! 🖤

[@tanachke]

This is so good! I’m starting Self Love September tonight! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing all of these wonderful witchy ideas and inspiration. ✨❤️✨

[@tribalwoman138]

I love the idea of a meal, I love to cook and do new recipes, that's a good idea. Kelly-Ann you have so many great ideas. So I was thinking while listening to this video that there is something that I'm going to change immediately and I will explain: When someone calls me on the phone, we can be talking only maybe 5 minutes and the person I'm talking to will get a call on their other phone or get a call on their call waiting and they will put me on hold if it's call waiting, if it's their other phone they will answer it while I'm still on the phone then come back and tell me they need to take that call and they will call me back. most of the time they don't call back and when they do I find out their call wasn't even important. The people that call them usually treat them like trash yet they will turn me off to talk to them. So from now on I'm not going to put up with that anymore, I'm going to either tell them how I perceive it or I'm just not going to be there for them when they want to talk..Plus this person won't even let me talk..they call and when I start talking they just talk right over my words and don't even pay attention to the fact that I'm even talking at all. I hope this made sense. First if I'm expecting an important phone call I will tell the person that I'm talking to that if i get a phone call I might have to go and i will call them back when I'm finished so they know ahead of time.. When someone calls me I like to treat that person with respect so I give them my full attention since they took the time to think of me, When I call someone I'm on the phone not even 5 minutes and they get a call and it's all over for me, I'm toast. This isn't going to happen anymore. I have enough love for myself to not let them treat me this way. When i tell them what they are doing and if they don't like what I said then they will be toast as well.. Does this happen to anyone else.?

[@Seeliewoman_78]

When in doubt I go to Kelly Anne Maddox and Joey Morris. TF you guys are here.

[@Lisa_Papez]

Wow, these ideas are SO powerful. Thank you!

[@Miss_Lexisaurus]

oooh I love the idea of burning old journals, etc. I have kept mine "to look back on" but I am literally never going to do that and the idea of burning them and letting go of that previous version of me feels really freeing. oooooooh again! I have been working on integrating my body, brain & soul and that feels like a great way to ritually commit to that. I recently went vegan & started cooking for myself again (long story/difficult situation) and I found it so amazing for my self love journey for so many reasons. p.s. I am loving the SLS intro!

[@isabelvassalus9688]

To your burning things: I tend to be more towards the water side of things as far as elements and something that I find helps with letting things go or processing is to write on dissolving paper or if it is a more simple message or even just a symbol, to write in sand in my aquarium and then wash it away.

[@rsnsol2490]

Thankyou. Such wonderful ideas. I have grown from watching this video and will definitely be starting self love rituals for myself. Much gratitude.

[@kayleemegan2759]

On the note of writing letters to self, in treatment I had to write a series of letters to my body from my self, with the first being an apology... it was a very interesting and opening perspective!

[@lovelightshining4444]

Kelly-Ann you are a divine witch, much love and thanks for everything that you share with us. Your necklace is gorgeous. Blessings beyond measure. 💜

[@oakenadams3844]

😭😭😭❤️🌺❤️ I didn't even expect this and here it is ! Just when I need it

[@sonyastead7649]

I have written a letter to my best friend who has passed. And I do feel a lot better

[@spiral_heart8239]

Great suggestions---I will have to try some of these out for sure. I like to use dolls that I find at thrift stores to symbolize myself. I really enjoy washing them and putting their hair in a nice way before I work with them. I also burn tracing paper rather than regular paper as it burns faster, and I find that safe.

[@stardustmamma5094]

Eeeee! My first real-time Self-Love September! Stumbled upon your channel a few months ago and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Exactly what my soul was searchiing for before I even knew it consciously! Bring on the woo-woo too! Thank you Kellyann, you dear! Blessed be!!!!!

[@jurastanley1997]

I am most definitely writing letters to my past and future selves. I've written a letter to my future self before and while it was somewhat disappointing reading it in 'the future' it was a good step in the right direction and really woke me up to my own self-sabotage. I was on the fence about the idea of poppet magick because to me, having another physical representation of me outside of my own body feels like it's potentially dangerous, but when you mentioned putting boundaries around it to represent your own boundary space I really took to it! Thank you so much for giving us this gift, Kelly-Ann! You are such a wonderful human being. :)

[@wheeloffortune4181]

Thank you so much for this. I have written letters to my past and future self since I was a child 😗😙

[@jbates725]

Omg, I totally forgot about completely poppets! I've always wanted to make one of myself. I already have my menstrual blood and hair saved. Totally gonna try to get this accomplished. A can't sew so much as a button, but I'm gonna try.

[@rachael2180]

I love these ideas! I’ve shifted things in my life in great way by ceremonial baths. Particularly when done in a ritualistic way, regularly, over a pre-determined stretch of time. 3 months. Something like that. I use yoga very ritualistically too. So powerful! I’m so excited for SLS. Thank you for all you do. This is my 3rd year following this with you.

[@sarasaras664]

Love listening to your videos! You're great! Like the picture behind you!!!

[@dekkersmama9060]

Was so excited when this notification popped up! I did a Tarot draw this morning thinking about preparing for SLS...The Star and Temperance

[@elineeugenie5224]

Great intro.. Yay we're back with SLS💜 and i got to see the other side of the room😊

[@AlineVerheyen]

Thank you +Kelly-Ann Maddox This was amazing! It inspires me to start sharing on self-love too. It makes my heart feel joyful, alive and vibrant. You're a beacon of light!

[@ElizabethMagicalGarden]

Wow what a time🙌🏽 this is such an amazing video, you that 👌🏽✨thank you😍🙏🏽

[@aryadler8776]

My Self Love September this year will be a beginning of my ftm transition journey. The ideas you present in this video are an absolute blast, thank you so, so much Kelly-Ann!

[@ambermichellerain]

Kelly I think u r an amazing person. Had no idea you suffer from depression and spinal pain. I wish I handled both of these a quarter as well as you.

[@violetravenwolf6492]

So much great idea-ing!! Thank you.

[@ShewhowalksbetweentheWorlds]

I have used mirrors in shadow work to great effect. I love the idea of a self love poppet. I love that you continue to do this, thank you so much!

[@saralo7071]

Amazing video, as always. Thank you so much.

[@leialohah]

Aloha Kelly Ann...been loving your SLS videos for years especially since September is a special month for me...you’re vibrance radiates to all of us...Mahalo for sharing your “manaʻo” (Thoughts)...

[@katyscarlett157]

Yes, I write letters and love notes to myself all the time! Sometimes I just write them to my past or present self in my journal, but sometimes I will seal them and leave them in my desk to find at some point in the future. I think this is something I started doing because of therapy. In the past, it's always been so uncomfortable and awkward for me to speak to my younger self aloud during therapy sessions. I found that writing letters is much more intimate and affirming. xxo

[@elizabethstory3077]

Such good ideas! Thank you!

[@thelight2696]

SO very excited to engage the divine loving being within, my birth right to feel and share. Blessed be Kelly-Ann

[@bouboumonkey]

This stuff is so helpful, thank you

[@janicedye4109]

I loved this video Kelly-Ann. Having these suggestions is a great toolbox for me to get focused and dig in with this Self-Love September. I am off to go make myself a poppet now. Thanks for continuing to shine and do what you do! Blessings.

[@subscriptionfanforev]

loving this intro

[@thelightofthejedi9811]

Love this video. Thank you.

[@thiccolatesla]

YES! SO EXCITED!!! Happy Self Love September!

[@francescardozo4457]

love you my beauty. always Frieda inspired. love love love always

[@AB-xb2ph]

Love the intro! I need to work on relaxing. We moved across country but are currently in one room with our five dogs, 1year old, hubby, myself and I'm 6/7 months prego. We will be able to move into our new house at the end of this month. I can see it from where were are renting and it is challenging to appreciate the space I am in which makes everything tense. So I need to appreciate and relax as a form of self love. Otherwise I get so wound up over little things it makes me and everyone else miserable. I

[@michelledeclue]

Beautiful intro. I love every idea. Such inspiration, thank you!

[@suzannericker4847]

Lots of good info here - inspirations for sure. Thank you for all your work and sharing your experiences!

[@ginageorgio814]

Powerful.Great ideas . thanks xx

[@kingmaeve]

Around 17:00 when you're discussing healing via timeline+rose quartz ... Just want to lovingly point out VIRGO MOON VIBES

[@Letha222]

Great video. Thanks.

[@CrystalJupiter]

You inspired me to write a little letter, after some meditating. I have anxiety and tinnitus, a killer combo, and meditation is difficult for me, but I've been attempting more and more to do proper, longer meditation, and there has been a bit of a breakthrough in my tarot readings and just life in general. Also, I adore your little teapot in the beginning, it's so cute.

[@rosemaryharrington5132]

OMG....So many ideas in such a short spane.....

[@creativecoffee1508]

Thanks you so much for sharing these incredible tools. I am inspired & envigorated to start SLS ❤ ✨❤✨❤✨

[@JennHodgson]

Great ideas!! About a month ago I had a reading and in the reading loving myself enough came up as well as other things and this is just so perfect for me to do this month and going forward. I am going to incorporate some of your ideas including a letter.

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Love this... Cant beat these YT Videos from Kelly-Anne .. xx

[@tarotmap]

Great ideas. Thank you for sharing K-A

[@sunkissedamythest2537]

I’m so excited to start this journey with you. I’ve been lurking on your channel for a long time, you’re my biggest inspiration! ✨

[@itsdaffodilia]

Marry the Night has been a powerful song for me in my younger years. Also Dogs Days are Over is one of my power songs too 💪!! Has anyone been into Florence’s new album?

[@journeyloveroyal3165]

Dog says are over thank you I love it😍😍

[@christinamonique7624]

Wow! 😍 Thank you for this work! I am a new subby, super excited to join you for Selflove September!! 🙏🏾💓

[@susanharris2890]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are incredible! 💛💚💙💜

[@fathomingfables9211]

Thanks for sharing, found it very inspiring. 🔮🌻🔮

[@RymVri108]

You are such an amazing person. Thank you for all the work you put into SLS. I didn’t even realize that it was Sept. and I was embarking on my own journey when at the beginning of the month I committed to getting healthy and battling some stuff that was preventing me from being my best. But now, I’m using a lot of the things you recommend as well as a serious journal/planner dedicated specifically to my health, and it’s keeping me motivated and excited to take on this challenge. I’m really interested in mirrorwork. Do you have a video on mirrorwork that I could watch to find out more about it?

[@caits2963]

Love this - thank you so much - you are so genuine and articulate ❤️❤️ (PS: you look stunning!)

[@katharineapplegath-gordon514]

Is it a cop-out to retrofit a poppet for myself? I sewed a plushie cat with my red cat eye glasses on it before my journey started... it feels like a poppet of me but I hadn't stuffed it with attachments to me... if anything it's magical because I made it instinctively before I even discovered/ remembered my witchiness!

[@christinabotts8127]

This 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗 Right on time. Xo

[@DerrieCarpenter]

Can’t wait to get started

[@poppytwist6631]

What deck are you laying out in the opening part of the video? I really like the look of these cards!

[@minarose3193]

wow I needed this!

[@leenbee17]

Beautiful, Kelly. You are so creative. So many amazing ideas here.

[@cynamonowacma]

I remember you spoke about your poppets in a previous video and I loved the idea since but seeing them now has given me the last push to do it! Did you mention yours is pink? Because to be honest it looks just like I imagined!

[@flowershopcassie]

Yahoo! I’m so damn ready for this! ♥️♥️♥️

[@suruboogies]

And it begins!!!!

[@elineeugenie5224]

WHAT IF something unforeseen happens to the poppet? That freaks me out. Love the practice though... Except for pinning stuff to the child doll... I guess it isn't quite as literal as i thought it to be? Can you explain that to me please? 😕

[@irishcladdagh3]

HELLO SEPTEMBER 💜

[@terrythreecatfarm3112]

Thank you :)