How To Practice Witchcraft Spells

When one thinks of witchcraft and spells, the tendency is to
imagine a haggard woman of the wood reciting an incantation

ability to focus on your intent), To Dare (to believe that
you are worthy of receiving this blessing) and To Keep

to hex her neighbor. This is unfortunate and completely
inaccurate. To practice true witchcraft spells means to

Silent (don't negate the positive flow of energy set in
motion by talking or bragging about your spell).

accept personal responsibility for one's actions and their
consequences. So, before you fire up your cauldron, learn

Step 4. Prepare the area for spellwork by walking in a

how to properly practice witchcraft spells.

circle three times deosil (clockwise) while cleansing the
space once with sprinkled salt, again with blessed water and

How to Practice Witchcraft Spells Instructions

the final time with the smudging of incense, such as
frankincense or myrrh.

Step 5. Consecrate any tools you intend to use when

* Spell supplies and materials, as appropriate

casting spells, such as a wand, pendulum or an athame (a
special knife used for ritual, not cutting). To do this, set

Step 1. Decide on the spell you wish to perform. This
will depend on your goal or intent, whether it be to

up a lit candle, burning incense, a bowl of blessed water
and a bowl of salt to represent the four elements. Then pass

increase financial abundance, find a new job or promote good
health.

the object over the candle flame (Fire), through the incense
smoke (Air), sprinkle it with the water (Water) and then the

Step 2. Practice responsible ethics. Accept that we

salt (Earth). Finally, recite the following: Elements of
Air, Fire, Water and Earth, to this tool of the magick now

cannot always change what is meant to be, nor should we try
to. Likewise, life is full of lessons that are intended to

give birth. Blessed and consecrated in this hour, be thou
(name object) of strength and power.

be learned from. So, examine your motives carefully before
resorting to using a spell to bring about change through

Tips & Warnings

witchcraft.

* Do not perform any spell that affects another person

Step 3. Follow the Witch's Pyramid when performing any
spell. This is a set of four pillars (or principles) that

unless you have that person's explicit permission to do so.
* Abide the Witch's Rede, which states, "An' it harm

are integral to success. They are: To Know (understand the
mechanism of the spell and its effects), To Will (the