Ida Botha (idabotha82) wrote in the_spellbook, @ 2008-01-22 18:33:00 |
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HOW TO PERFORM WITCHCRAFT AND MAGICK:
HOW TO PERFORM WITCHCRAFT AND MAGICK:
SOME TIPS:
This is only my personal experience and what has worked for me. The more spells you perform, the more you learn what works for you and what doesn't. There are many types of magick and there are several ways to perform spells using different elements. Find the one that is right for you and make a note of what works and what doesn't. This should all be in your book.
1. I do not believe there is one spell that works for everyone. Everyone`s circumstances are different, therefore I believe each spell should be unique and special. The chants and bits of poetry, application of oils and burning of incense, etc..., made to put the mind in a certain state to mentally prepare for the spell. The best spell is the one you make up yourself because you invest in the time and the mental energy into composing a bit of chant or a spell which is unique for your special situation and circumstances, this is part of the magick. The spells below should be an outline for you and it`s up to you to enhance them to match your needs and circumstances.
2. You must be very careful when doing 'negative' spells. I am of the belief that there must be a balance in life and to learn one thing you must also learn its opposite to get a complete understanding. You cannot learn only 'good' spells and forget the ' bad' spells. You cannot have one without the other. This does not mean you have to perform them, just don`t ignore what is out there and what you are capable of doing with energy. Know your capabilities, not your limits and it is up to you to do good with knowledge not the opposite. Also, whether you believe it or not, there is a thing called Karma and you will sow what you reap. Think twice about performing negative spells because what you cast out will rebound. There is a concept called the threefold law and this simply means what you send out comes back three times worse. Also, there is karmic return for influencing someone against their will, so it's wise to include the phrase 'with harm to none', in all your spells. I think all spells are a form of manipulation one way or another. To wic is to manipulate. To use a healing spell, as harmless as it sounds is a form of manipulation, so if it is against your values to manipulate then do not do any spells at all. A witch takes full responsibility for all spells,whether its negative or positive and accepts all possible outcomes.
3. When performing any type of spell, besides being accurate and performing on the right day with the right candles, moon phase, colors, herbs ,etc. you must be psychologically attuned. I mean by this, you must have planned the spell out, worked it out in your mind, visualized the outcome to every detail. Many times someone performs a spell and it works, but not the way they planned. Either unconscious factors played a part or you did not work out every detail and visualize the outcome. You don`t need to visualize what you are going to do. You have to visualize the outcome of your spell. For example if you want to get promoted at work, you would visualize what it would be like as if you were already promoted, how you dress, new responsibilities, new people to work with, new car, how you feel, act, etc... The object is to visualize in detail the outcome as you want it to be. Don`t leave it up to chance to fill in the details or the details will be filled in for you and you`ll be surprised by the outcome.
4. Never blow out your candle, use a snuffer or pinch the flame and use matches. Also, while doing a spell you must let the candle work itself out until it is through, never start it then snuff it and go do something then come back to it hours or days later. It just wont work ( unless the spell used requires it to be otherwise) I also use an appropriate tarot card and/or a photo or something personal like a bit of clothing, hair is the best even fingernails. These are dead you see, but still retain the energy of the person. Using a drop of blood is only necessary for special kinds of spells or a handfasting. I do not suggest using blood unless it is your own and never share or exchange even a drop of blood with anyone because of today's diseases. You must train your mind to focus, concentrate and visualize. Above all the magick is in the visualization. This is the magick within you that you must draw out and make it real.