tried to do a spell to bring my pet lab (Bo) home. I quess it didn’t work or i didn’t do it right. I wanted to do a spell to bring him home or who ever has him to bring him home where he rightfully belongs. Can you help me with this?

First of all, I give you my heartfelt sympathy at the news of your missing pet.  I cohabit with five cats, and I know how much my heart would hurt, if any should somehow stray from home.

I wish I knew what type of spell you used initially to try and locate Bo.  Let us assume you used a simple “finding” spell.  If this is the case, and it did not work, you may wish to go a step further and try a poppet of Bo.  Interestingly enough, I just answered a question on poppets.  Anyway, here is what I would do, were I in your predicament.

First, if Bo had been an outside dog, I would use dirt that he frequented and mix it with clay to form the image of a dog.  It does not have to be exact, but make it as close to his silhouette as you can, and think of him as you form it.  Next, hollow out a tiny area near where the heart would be.  Into this, put hair, and/or anything else physical that you may have of Bo.  Close it with a small stone, tourmaline, or just another piece of clay.  Clay poppets may crack as they ‘re drying, so be sure to wet your fingers and smooth out any cracks as it dries.

This is an important step:  make certain to finish the poppet and begin your spell during the appropriate phase of the moon.  The moon goes through each of the astrological signs every 29 1/2 days.  The best time for pets is when the moon is in Leo, so this would be the optimal time for finding/calling Bo home. 

To consecrate the poppet, cast a circle.  While you are finishing the poppet, say the chant that illustrates the outcome you desire.  You can rhyme, or simply say his name.  Visualize the desired outcome while you work.  When you are finished, lay the poppet on the altar and repeat a spell of sympathetic magick…this one is tried and true, but you are welcome to create one of your own.  “Though separate you were, Now you are one.  The link of Unison has begun.”  Go on with your finding spell, still visualizing Bo coming home.  When you’re done, close the circle. 

Once you’re finished, wrap the poppet in a white cloth, and store it somewhere safe until the magick has manifested.  Once the magick has manifested, disassemble your poppit and bury it respectfully, making sure to sever the link by repeating an appropriate spell, such as “By moon, stars, and goddess above, I sever this link with thanks and love.”

I hope this helped.