Star of love, burn so bright,

Aid me in my spell tonight,

Unite my true love to me,

As I will it, so mote it be.”

• Love Spell Chant.

The good witches meet every week, always in the Round House Cafe, the light is always on them or around them, or failing that, they give off their own light. It is said they cast love spells for unrequited lovers, turn bats into butterflies, will the clouds away from their window, turn flies into sparrows and bullying men into lamposts.

They laugh and sing, and swirl in their own world, oblivious to the clinking of  glasses and cups and the chatter all around them. My pagan wife Maria is on the left, Athena on the right, then Mandy. They are never seen to order food, but it always appears, they are never seen to eat food, but it is always gone.

Bring me quiet,

Bring me peace,

Ease my dreams,

nightmares cease.

• Sleep and Dream Chant

If you approach the table directly, cherubs will pour in through the window cracks and sting your cheeks, nobody bothers the good witches while they are chanting and laughing and telling their tales. It is said they chant and cast spells, chase away demons and evil spirits.

Children can approach safely, the good witches spin chocolate and cupcakes with their laughter and present them to the young, as good witches do.

Men are afraid to approach the good witches directly if they have ever caused a woman any harm, they will turn suddenly into snakes and spiders and drool and weep and soon be crushed under the feet of customers.

It is said the good witches often help the poor, and those with money troubles. And they can spin beautiful quilts from used napkins and baling string.

 

One coin here, one coin there,

Prosperity is everywhere,

I need some wealth,

Financial health

I just need my share.

• Money Spell Chant

The good witches care potions, they can cure headaches, weak eyesight, brush away tears with a wave of the hand.

Bring health to my body

Heal mind and soul too.

Strength and well-being

Make it all new.

You can spot the witches as soon as you enter the cafe. The light is always on them.