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Spelling it out

Find recipes for universal energies in “Just Spells”



Bhavana Sharma

“Crystals are like an umbrella in the rain. They can’t stop the rain. But they can prevent you from getting wet.” It is this simple faith that drives Bhavana Sharma. A tarot card and rune stone reader, she is interested in colour therapy and crystal reading. Her esoteric inclinations led her to write “Just Spells”, recently published by Health Harmony.

The book is a catalogue of spells, detailing the objects to be used and the words to be chanted. They are divided into four categories — relationship spells, health, home and harmony spells, finance and fortune spells and miscellaneous spells. These spells can be used for purposes ranging from having “a rockin’ time” to “mowing down calories” to “increasing business calls” and “calling up the leopard in you”. Most of them require simple equipment like candles, crystals and ribbons. Take the spell to “zap that flab”. All you need is one red candle.

The book comes with a disclaimer, “All rituals are to be done at the reader’s own risk and the author is not responsible for any consequences arising thereof.”

While the book might spook one, Sharma explains, “The title “Just Spells” is misleading. It’s about bringing cosmic healing into your life. The “spells” are prayers and affirmations that help you to feel more positive.”

Believing that all life is energy, Sharma says the cards similarly work on energy levels. Claiming to be good at “time frames”, she elaborates, “If I can, I like to make a difference in people’s lives.” But if she sees tragedies, does she inform her clients of those? “I don’t predict births and deaths. I might see them. But I don’t tell people. I’ll tell them that something negative might happen,” she replies.

Having finished the book, Sharma is hoping to design a flower tarot pack.

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