In witchcraft tradition, the nine knots represent a powerful method of storing and directing magical energy. Each knot, when tied with intention and accompanied by its specific verse, becomes a reservoir of magical power. The complete ritual involves creating these knots in sequence, each building upon the power of the last.
The Traditional Nine Knot Charm:
By knot of one, the spell's begun.
- Opens the magical working
- Sets initial intention
By knot of two, the magick comes true.
- Brings power into manifestation
- Sets energy in motion
By knot of three, so shall it be.
- Confirms and strengthens
- Three is a number of power
By knot of four, this power is stored.
- Contains the magical energy
- Creates stability
- Holds the charge
By knot of five, my will shall drive.
- Empowers through personal will
- Directs the energy
- Strengthens purpose
By knot of six, the spell I fix.
- Secures the working
- Locks the intention
By knot of seven, the future I leaven.
- Shapes possibility
- Sends forth the magic
By knot of eight, my will be fate.
- Binds will to outcome
- Determines direction
By knot of nine, what is done is mine
- Completes the spell
The power builds with each knot, creating a complete magical tool. This cord can then be kept until the magic is needed, at which point untying the knots (often in reverse order) releases the stored energy. Some practitioners choose to keep their knotted cords as permanent magical tools, while others undo them once their purpose is fulfilled.
The nine knot cord serves as both a magical battery and a focus for intention, embodying one of the oldest forms of sympathetic magic - the art of binding and releasing energy through physical representation.
