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Part One
 
How to Write A Spell
 
 
Spellcraft can be very empowering and can help you turn your life around in myriad ways.  The key is to manifest or create what you actually want, and not what you don't want.  A spell is written and cast to achieve a desired goal or outcome. 
 
Every spell is different and not all spells have both words and action, some are simply an incantation, others only involve action.
 
Components:
 
A spell often has three physical components:  ingredients, words and action
A spell also has one non-physical component:  your intent/focus
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The first step when you are writing your own spell is to decide on your goal.  What is your desired outcome?  It is worth spending some time considering this because often what we think we want, is different from what we really want or need.
 
An example is writing love spells.  Sometimes, people become drawn into the idea that they can simply cast a spell on the person of their dreams and the problem is solved.  However, the wise know that this is folly.  Even if the spell works, this person is not with them through their own free will.  Instead of finding true love, the person has found a way to control another person, and will not reap the benefits of true love, which is given freely in trust and balance.  The desired outcome of wanting real love, has been lost along the way.
 
Another example is writing money spells.  This goes for all types of money spell, including the modern spells such as cosmic ordering for money.  Energy is neither good nor bad in itself, and if you ask for something or try to bring it into being, you need to be aware that although your wish will come true(provided you're subconscious doesn't block it) it might not come in the way you expect or want. Without precautions, money could come to you in an unwanted form, such as inheritance through the death of a loved one. In this case, the desired outcome of wanting money, was not what you wanted after all.
 
 
 
Basics
 
1.  Decide your Goal and Harm None
 
Adding 'harm none', or 'if it is for the highest good of all' to your spell, will prevent unwanted outcomes. You might want to say this at the end of every spell you cast or write it into your incantation. This works in love spells, money spells, and all other spellwork.
 
 
 
 
 
Everything is a form of energy, either solid or non-solid.  A creative witch or magician might use any object in spellcraft to goodly effect, but if you are starting out it is best to start with the basics. All natural materials hold an energy charge and can be used in magic, and it is wise to stick to more natural materials at first.  Here are some examples of the magical ingredients you could choose:
 
Basics
 
2. Ingredients
 
Herbs
Candles
Incense
Essential Oils
Cloth (cotton, silk etc)
Cord (thread, rope, string, ribbons etc)
Natural items (seashells, pine cones, feathers, stones, leaves etc)
Elements (water, fire, earth, air)
Music ( song, instruments, whistles etc)
Foods (garlic, fruits, veg etc)
Drinks (mead, wine, juices etc)
Metals (gold silver, copper etc, including coins)
Colours
Crystals
 
As you read the list you will notice that feel more attracted towards some items than others, and you can choose your spell ingredients by selecting items that you are most attracted towards when you are starting out.  Choose items that seem suitable for your purpose, for example you might want to use a silver coin for a money spell.
 
Over time you might want to learn why you are using the ingredients you have chosen, or you might want to find out what properties your ingredients have. 
 
 
 
 
Incantations are the words that you speak or sing when you cast a spell.  You can write your own words for a spell and these can be anything from a single word or phrase, for example 'Opportunity come to me' all the way through to a long poem or paragraph. Olde world incantations can sometimes be very long and complicated; you do not have to write in this style unless you wish to. 
 
You can put your incantation anywhere in your spell, and your words do not have to ryhme or be written in olde English or any other language (unless you want them to be).  An incantation can accompany an action in a spell, for example when lighting a white candle you might say 'Bring me peace'.   if you choose, you can write something to say for each action you perform in your spell, for example, sprinkle herbs on the doorstep saying 'Protect my home' then light a candle and say 'Evermore'.  It's really that simple.  You can look in the spellcraft group discussions for some examples of different spell wording, and also in the spells directory.
 
Never use spell words that you don't understand and only say things in spells that you understand and that have meaning for you and your desired outcome.
 
 
Basics
 
3.  Write words that you understand and that have meaning for you and your desired outcome, and say them at your chosen time during spell casting.
 
 
 
 
Your focus and intention is the most important component of your spell.  If you have spent time deciding your goal and choosing ingredients, you have already invested a lot of your energy and focus into your spell.  When it comes to the time for casting, spend time focussing strongly and getting into the magical mood.  Ingredients help focus as do incantations.  Many people find that getting into the drama of the spell helps greatly in changing over to a magical mood, perhaps wearing your own special clothing just for the spell, or using music to increase your focus. 
 
 
Basics
 
4.  Try different methods to get into the magickal mood and increase focus
 
N.B. Do not use Alchohol etc during spellcasting or writing because your mind needs to be clear and focussed to achieve the desired outcome and avoid negative or unpredictable consequences.  If you're using mead or wine for ritual purposes you can bless it, offer it or put it on your altar and drink it once your magickal work is done.
 
 
 
Choose a place where you will not be disturbed for both writing and casting a spell. You can cast a spell outdoors or indoors but work in a place that feels right to you that is relatively free from noise and interruption.  Do a cleansing ritual for your space before you cast
 
 
Basics
 
5.  Cast in a private cleansed space free from interruption
   
 
 
Go To Spell Timing for More Details
 
At first, it is best to choose a time and place that fits with you, and feels right.  You can cast a spell at any time of day or night, but certain times of the day, and certain times of the year will add extra energy of the right kind to your work.  Choose a time that fits with your spell in some way, for example:
 
Midday - Sun magic/Solar Spells connected to power, creation and creativity, masculine energy, change and fire, positive energy
Full Moon - Lunar and seasonal spells connected to feminine, goddess, intution, prophesy, divination, mysteries, hidden knowledge
Waning Moon - Letting Go, releasing, Getting rid of the old, banishing negativity, death and parting, goodbyes
Waxing moon - Empowerment, gaining strength, learning and growing etc
New Moon - new paths, new growth and expansion, bringing in changes, rebirth
 
Days of the Week - Each day of the week will bring specific energy influences to your spell.  You might choose to write your spell on a certain day, or to cast it on a certain day.
 

English

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Deity

Moon

Tiw

Woden

Thor

Freya

Saturn

Sun

French

Lundi

Mardi

Mercredi

Jeudi

Vendredi

Samedi

Dimanche

Deity

Moon

Mars

Mercury

Jupiter

Venus

Saturn

Sun

In the English language, the days of the week are named for deities associated with the planets. Monday, Saturday and Sunday are named for the Roman deities, whereas the remaining four days are named for Norse and Anglo Saxon deities connected to the planets. In the French language, all seven days of the week originated in Latin and are named for the Roman planetary deities, for example Dimanche meaning 'day of the sun' and Lundi, 'day of the moon'.
 

If you are interested in astrology, you might find that your birthday or the time of year you were born, is the most powerful time of year for casting spells, since this is when your personal energy is strongest.
 
Basics
 
6.  Cast and write spells at a time that suits your purpose and intention
 
 
 
Whenever you write or cast a spell, it is worth recording your results.  Over time you will build up a Grimoire, Book of Shadows (Book of Spells) or magickal journal  that you can refer to in the future.  Your own grimoire is more important than anyone elses because you learn through practice and experience rather than repeating the spells of others. Here's a few things you might want to write down each time you write and cast a spell:
 
Type of spell:

Form of magick used: (e.g. solar, lunar, earth magic etc)

Date and time performed:

Moon and astrological phase: (e.g. full moon, libra)

Purpose of spell:

Ingredients and supplies used:

Spell instructions and steps of spell: (e.g. light a black candle and say..."...")

Results: (did it work? how soon did you get results? etc)

Your Notes:

 
 
 

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