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If you're going to write a spell , it should be specific to you and every individual. Even if following a traditional spell, it should be tailored to your specific needs to be the most effective for you. Understanding the basics of spell construction will enable you to formulate your own specific, effective spells for any purpose you choose.
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1State your intention. Decide on the result you want to accomplish with the spell. [1] X Research source -
Time your spell . Timing when casting spells can be important. The Moon is important in witchcraft, and therefore has a profound influence upon us. It is very important to choose the right moon phase for your spell; magical workings for gain, increase or bringing things to you, should be initiated when the moon is waxing (from new to full); when the moon is waning (from full to dark), then its time for magical workings of decrease or sending away. The highest energy occurs at the full moon, and therefore this is the most powerful time for magical workings. The new moon is the next most powerful time for magic [2] X Research source .Advertisement -
Work with the seasons. There is a natural time for starting things (a planting time), for maturing things (a growing time), for reaping things (a harvest time) and, of course, a time for rest and planning. -
Gather your tools. Make sure that you have all the tools that you need for casting the spell. Your tools must have no inherent magic. They are to help you create a mood. You also have to clean your tools. Don't forget to cleanse and bless (consecrate) your tools before you begin casting your spell. -
Understand magic. Remember that magic is the manipulation of energy, a thought is a form of energy and a visualization is an even stronger form of energy. Your visualization can be a method used to intensify further and direct your will. Your visualization can be the method by which you control the magical energy you have produced. You must know what you want. You must see it. You must feel the high energy flow. You must direct it. [3] X Research source -
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Remember Laws and Morals. Read over your spell, and be sure that if abides by your personal ethics and morals. For instance, if you are Wiccan, it is important to remember and abide by the Three Fold Law.
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QuestionHow will I know if a spell worked?Community AnswerYou will feel changes in your surroundings, and whatever your spell was about came true.
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QuestionDo I have to be a certain age to do this?Community AnswerNo, your age doesn't matter. Make sure you are old enough to completely understand what you are doing first, though, or you could channel the spell the wrong way.
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QuestionDo I have to come up with ingredients, like candles, incense, etc.?Community AnswerNot at all! In fact, there are no actual components needed to cast a spell. Tools, such as candles and incense, add a little more power, but they mostly serve to enhance your focus and belief. Certain things, like clearing negativity and energy, are required, however.
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Tips
- Before you write your final version of your spell, you can write on a note what you want to reach with your spell, and what you are needing.Thanks
- Be careful of what you are doing, it may turn out to be bad. Black magic is something you should not play with as it can backfire.Thanks
- Don't forget to cast a circle before doing any spell, for you are totally vulnerable for elementals when casting higher powers of other beings.Thanks
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- Know that sometimes spells don't work; there might've made a mistake during the ritual or the spell itself might've been written wrong.
- If you take a religious approach to spellwork, a spell is a prayer with a little extra force behind it.
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References
- paganwiccan.about.com Basic info about writing spells
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