Kirsten Riddle: Magic and spells

Magical expert Kirsten Riddle’s latest books I Am Unicorn and I Am Dragon are out now.

Dear Kirsten

It’s been one thing after the other – a puncture in my car tyre, the roof leaking, spotting an ad for my perfect job – after the deadline had passed. Is there a spell that would improve my luck? Lily, London

Dear Lily

Belief is key when it comes to luck. It’s all about taking the power back. Start with a cleansing ritual. Burn dried sage, or sage scented oil, and waft the smoke around your body. Breathe deeply as you go and inhale the refreshing aroma. Say: ‘I am cleansed of weight and worry; I step into a fortune flurry!’ Next, get hold of a stick of bamboo, associated with lucky energy, take a knife and carve your initials into the bamboo, then leave by your front door to attract good fortune.