Parchment Paper by Espiritu, 3" x 4", Set of 12 | Spell & Petition Paper

At the heart of so much spellcraft is a simple act: writing down what you want and giving it to the work. This Parchment Paper by Espiritu is made for exactly that, a set of twelve small 3 by 4 inch sheets sized for petitions, name papers, sigils, and written intentions. Across many traditions, from ceremonial magic to Hoodoo conjure to folk candle work, the petition written on paper is what carries your intention into the spell. You write your aim, then fold it, burn it, dress it with oil, or tuck it beneath a candle, and the paper becomes the vehicle. Twelve sheets give you plenty for a season of workings, kept ready in your cabinet for whenever a spell calls for putting intention into words.

Key Features of Parchment Paper

A set of twelve petition-sized sheets. Each pack holds twelve 3 by 4 inch sheets, small enough to fold under a candle or into a mojo bag, and enough to carry you through many separate workings.

A cross-tradition spell-writing staple. Petition paper is one of the most universal tools in magic, used to write names, intentions, and sigils across ceremonial, conjure, and folk practice alike.

Made by Espiritu. Part of Espiritu's line of ritual supplies, a natural match for their ritual inks when you want to write a petition in the traditional way.

Product Details

• Parchment paper by Espiritu, set of 12 sheets
• Sheet size: 3" x 4"
• Uses: petitions, name papers, sigils, written intentions, candle and conjure work
• Pairs naturally with ritual inks such as dragon's blood and dove's blood
• A ritual writing supply

The Spiritual Significance

Putting an intention into writing is itself an act of magic. To name a thing on paper is to make it definite, to commit it, and across the world's magical traditions that written petition becomes the heart of the spell. In ceremonial magic, words and names hold power on the page. In Hoodoo and conjure, the petition paper or name paper is written, folded, and worked into nearly every kind of spell, dressed with oil, burned, or carried in a mojo bag. In folk candle magic, the petition is tucked beneath the candle so that as the flame burns, the intention is carried up and out into the world.

The small size of these sheets suits that work well. A petition is meant to be folded tight, burned to ash, or hidden away, and a compact sheet folds and conceals more easily than a full page. The paper is simply the vessel; the power is in what you write and the intention you give it.

How To Use Parchment Paper

1. Write your petition. In a quiet, centered moment, write your intention, a name, or a sigil on a sheet, traditionally with a ritual ink such as dragon's blood, though any pen or pencil will do.
2. Fold with intent. Fold the paper toward you to draw something in, or away from you to send something off, turning the sheet as you fold to seal the intention.
3. Work it into your spell. Place the folded petition beneath a candle, dress it with oil, or add it to a mojo bag, so the paper joins the rest of your working.
4. Release it. Many workers burn the petition to send the intention out, scattering or burying the ash; others keep it hidden until the work is done.
5. Keep the rest ready. Store the remaining sheets somewhere safe and dry so you always have petition paper on hand when a spell calls for it.

Pairs Well With

• Dragon's Blood Ink by Espiritu, 1 oz: the classic ink for empowering petitions; write your intention on the parchment in dragon's blood for added force.
• Dove's Blood Ink by Espiritu, 1 oz: traditionally used for petitions of love, peace, and gentle matters, a softer counterpart to dragon's blood.
• Assorted Chime Candles, Set of 20: tuck a folded petition beneath a chime candle and let it burn down to carry your intention outward.
• Swift Lite 33mm Charcoal, 10 Tablets: light a tablet to burn your petition to ash when the working calls for releasing it.
• Advanced Candle Magick by Raymond Buckland: a guide to candle magic, where petition papers play a central role.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is parchment paper used for in magic?

It is used to write petitions, names, sigils, and intentions, the written heart of a spell. Workers fold the paper, burn it, dress it with oil, or place it beneath a candle so the written intention is carried into the working. It is one of the most universal tools in spellcraft.

How many sheets are in a pack, and how big are they?

Each pack contains twelve sheets, and every sheet measures 3 by 4 inches. That compact size is ideal for folding under a candle or tucking into a mojo bag, and twelve sheets are enough to carry you through many separate workings before you need more.

What should I write with?

Traditionally, petitions are written in a ritual ink such as dragon's blood for power or dove's blood for love and peace. That said, the intention matters more than the tool, so a simple pen or pencil works perfectly well if that is what you have on hand.

How do I use it in a spell?

Write your petition, then fold the paper toward you to draw something in or away to send it off. Place the folded sheet beneath a candle, dress it with oil, carry it, or burn it to release the intention, depending on the working you are doing.

Which traditions use petition paper?

Many. Ceremonial magic treats written names and words as powerful; Hoodoo and conjure rely heavily on petition and name papers; and folk candle magic places the petition beneath the flame. It is a tool that crosses traditions rather than belonging to just one.