====== Brass ======
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energy_tags: Projective
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planet_tags: Sun
element_tags: Fire
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effect_tags: Healing, money, protection
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===== Magical Uses =====
Brass has long been used as a magical substitute for gold. While it doesn't possess all of gold's attributes, brass is used in money-attracting rituals.

For example, at sunrise, empower eight small brass bells and eight green candles with your need for money. Do this in direct sunlight if possible. Place the candles (in holders) in a roughly square shape (two on each side). Ring each of the bells over each candle and visualize.

Or, place empowered olivine, aventurine, or any other money-attracting stones on a piece of brass during prosperity rituals.

Another simple money-attracting spell: inscribe a pentagram on a small piece of brass with a sharp nail or engraving tool, and carry or wear the brass piece to draw wealth.

Brass has also been used in ritual healing. Wearing a brass ring, for example, is said to halt stomach cramps. A brass key placed on the nape of the neck or dropped down the back is an old spell to stop nosebleeds.

This yellowish-gold metal is also protective. Brass jewelry is worn to guard the person. It is used in defensive magic to send negativity back to its sender. Empowered brass objects are placed in the home for protective purposes.</ifauth>
===== Notes =====
==== Related Metals ====
* [[metal:gold]]