How To Write Your Own Spells | |||
While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with using other peoples’ spells -- and in fact there is an entire industry be verbalized during the working. Are you going to chant something formal and powerful, calling upon the gods for devoted to publishing books full of them -- there are times when you may wish to use your own. It may be that you assistance? Will you simply mutter a poetic couplet under your breath? Or is it the sort of working where you can can’t find what you’re looking for in a book, or you might just feel a need to use original material. Whatever simply ponder the Universe in silence? your reasons, it’s not as hard as you may think to write your own spells if you follow this very simple formula. 5.Put all of the above together into a workable form, and then, in the immortal words of the Nike commercial, Just Do Here's How: It. 1.Figure out the goal or intent of the working. What is Tips: it you wish to accomplish? Are you looking for prosperity? Hoping to get a better job? Trying to bring love into your 1.Despite this being a very bare-bones and simple way of looking at spell construction, it does work effectively. You life? What is the specific aim of the spell? Whatever it may be, make sure you're clear on what it is you want -- "I will may wish to keep a magical journal or make notes in your Book of Shadows during the spell construction phase, and get that promotion at work!" then keep track of results as they begin to manifest. 2.Determine what material components you’ll need to achieve the goal. Will the working require herbs, candles, 2.If a working hasn't begun to manifest within a few weeks -- some traditions say within 28 days, a lunar month stones? Try to think outside the box when you’re composing a spell -- remember that magic relies heavily on symbolism. -- you may want to stop and revisit the working. Figure out what variables may need to be changed. There’s nothing wrong with using unusual ingredients in a working -- Hot Wheels cars, chess pieces, bits of hardware, 3.The Universe has a quirky sense of humor, so make sure sunglasses and even old DVDs are all fair game. anything you cast a spell for is worded correctly. In other words, be careful what you wish for, because you just might 3.Decide if timing is important. In some traditions, moon phase is crucial, while in others it’s not significant. get it! Generally, positive magic, or workings that draw things to you, is performed during the waxing moon. Negative or 4.Remember that magic is a tool and a skill set, but some common sense should prevail as well. You can cast all day to destructive magic is done during the waning phase. It may be that you feel a certain day of the week is best for the get yourself a job, but your chances of success are greatly reduced if you haven't pounded the pavement and sent out working, or even a certain hour of the day. Don’t feel obligated to drown yourself in the details, though. If copies of your resume! you’re a person who feels confident doing magic on the fly without worrying about timing, then go for it. What You Need: * Days of the Week * Intent * Supplies 4.Figure out what wording or incantation -- if any -- will * Your Book of Shadows, if you use one | |||