Q&A for How to Write a Spell

You will feel changes in your surroundings, and whatever your spell was about came true.

No, 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.

Not 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.

Yes. It is called a Book Of Shadows, Book of Light, or Grimoire. You can buy a regular journal, or get an older looking one.

Sure, you can use any language you like.

That largely depends on the type of spell cast, its intended purpose, and the power/experience of the practitioner. For example, most spells cast by a beginner are fairly short lived and run their course by a moon cycle or so.

Yes. A beginner can make his or her spell stronger by speaking it out loud. It will help tie power, belief, and intent to the spell.

The three fold law applies to when you write a spell to make something happen. Once you cast the spell, then the same thing will happen to you later on in your life, either three times worse or three times better. For example, if you cast a spell to give someone good luck, you will experience thrice as much good luck later on in life.

For many spells, knowing the phase of the moon is important, but you do not actually have to be able to see it in order for the spell to work.

Your spell can be as short or long as you want. It all depends on how deep your message is. If you simply want to be protected, your spell may be quite short. If your spell is more complex, or if you want a specific thing to occur, then you might want to go into more detail, thus making it longer.

No, you just have to know what phase the the moon is in.

No, not at all. A wand is used for helping you to channel energy.

It's mentioned in The Wiccan Rede "To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be spake with rhyme." But it all comes down to the individual person, because a lot of people prefer not to rhyme, and that's okay too. If you can, though, then it's highly recommended. But really, it's a matter of what you choose to do.

You could always thank the person yourself, but if you want to use a spell, try something like this: "Gods, goddesses, hear my plea//The time has come to thank thee//(person's name) has been good and kind//Let them hear my thanks and we shall bind!"

They should. I'm a witch in training and most spells work for me.

Unfortunately, no. Spells cast in this world are bound by the laws of science. You could of course, get red contacts instead.

Try and make it stronger. Without belief, no spell will work, whether it's one you made or another one.

Cast a circle around yourself, draw a pentacle inside the circle, and visualize white light around yourself. Ask your deity for protection.

No. You can be any age; belief is what affects your spells. Believe with your whole heart and soul. If you don't believe hard enough, your spell won't work.

Because you are giving it to the Spirit World, to magic. You are releasing it into the world to come true!

Wiccans believe it is. Most other people worldwide call it Karma, or the eye for an eye philosophy, but the same general rules apply.

Yes, depending on the spell and what you need to protect yourself from!

Yes. It doesn't really matter who is written about in your spell, it doesn't even need to be spelled correctly to take effect. All that's really necessary is to visualize the person while you're doing the spell.

No! That is black magic and regular witches/Wiccans/pagans/etc. would not have anything to do with anything like that.

Sure. The Threefold Law means something comes back to you three times. The law of karma doesn't have a number.

Drawing would definitely prove useful. It can be more powerful than visualizing if you're a good enough artist.

No, most spells do not require wands.

Yes, you are able to do this.

Rhyming doesn't necessarily make your spell better, but in some cases it helps. Drawing will definitely help your spell casting.

Either. It doesn't really matter unless your spell has to be written on paper. It is your choice, though.