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.
By knot of two, the magick comes true.
By knot of three, so shall it be.
By knot of four, this power is stored.
By knot of five, my will shall drive.
By knot of six, the spell I fix.
By knot of seven, the future I leaven.
By knot of eight, my will be fate.
By knot of nine, what is done is mine
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.