If you have read Parts 1 & 2 of this introduction to magick, then you should have a basic foundation in which to start using magick in your own life. (If have not read the first two parts, follow the links at the bottom of the page to start the journey). In Part 3 we will bring all of the information thus far together and look at ways to craft spells that will ultimately lead you to a new understanding of your world as well as effect change within your world for yourself as well as the greater good.

There are literally hundreds of books on the market that offer prefab spells for everything from finding love to finding lost car keys. Although many modern and even historic texts with ready to recite spells are great resources in your magickal journey, I firmly believe that the most powerful and successful spells are those that you craft yourself. Remember, however, that there is no right or wrong way to craft a spell. Give yourself permission to experiment and explore; to laugh at yourself and maybe even cry. This truly is a practice and a process, and one will only grow by doing, and having the courage to try.

One of the reasons that writing your own spells is so powerful is because we all have specific desires in life. Things that I feel I need in my life are probably similar but different than those you long for. It would be hard to hit every aspect of the process that pertains to every situation in this article; nonetheless, let’s take a look at a sample spell and how we might use will, intention, and tools to craft it to meet our needs.

Let’s say you feel that you are overweight and want to change. You check in with your heart and passion, and feel that your current relationship with food or with activity is contrary to what you now desire most. You know that bringing positive changes into your life will be for your highest good. At times you may have dabbled with diets or started a “10 Days to Success” abs and butt workout, but this time you are passionate that you must bring a healthier state to your life.

Next comes a closer look at the actual intention. Even though it might seem obvious that the intention should be to lose weight, I would actually caution you to dig deeper than that. If you rubbed a magic lantern tomorrow and asked a genie for a wish, what would the wish of “weight loss” look like”? Would one pound be a granted wish? Would that satisfy you? Could it potentially become a devastating wish in that you never found a place where you didn’t need to keep losing weight? When you look at it from this point of view, it’s apparent that maybe the better petition is to attune with health and physical activity. I would even say that you could add a little of the materialistic realm in and wish to fit into your skinny jeans, so long as the image you are trying to attain is based off of what truly makes you happy and healthy and not a vision based off of a distorted view of the world say through the lens of the media.

Once you are sure that the will is there and the intention is clear, it is time to go to work and use the tools of your knowledge to craft a spell that helps focus both into a petition to the universe to align your energies with those that meet your desires and goals. The following are only some suggestions of how you might proceed. I hope as your journey goes on, you will continue to learn more and become stronger in your heart and in your magickal abilities.

 

Before you begin, take some time to think about what you hope to accomplish and what universal energies you might wish to use to help you towards your goal. There are numerous options, but pick ones that resonate with you and your desires. Maybe chose a moon cycle that seems to fit your intention. Ask anyone directly involved with the public and they will tell you that it isn’t just a wives’ tale that people change around the time of the full moon. For centuries we’ve known that the cycles of the moon have an effect on the Earth as well as on individuals. Even if you choose a moon phase because it resonates with some romantic vision you might have of magick, it still brings a certain amount of energy to your spell. In this example the waning moon might be thought to be a good time for banishing bad habits from our routines. If you choose to use the waxing moon, one might use that energy to bring in new healthier habits that can lead us to our final goal.

Since this is a spell that deals directly with the body, I might start by taking a cleansing shower. During this time, take a close look at your emotions and feelings concerning your body in a healthy and loving way. Be honest with yourself as you cleanse your physical person and note the areas that you want to feel become healthier through the coming ritual. Also take some time to listen to your mind and soul. Close your eyes and feel the water wash away your negative images of yourself. Visualize the water cleansing your mind as well, and preparing you for the work to come.

Next, find a place that is free from distractions and chaotic energy. In time, if you can devote a specific place to your spiritual and magick journey, all the better, but as you’re getting started try to find a place that is safe and calm to start your practice.

Into your space you might want to bring a few implements. Maybe you can focus on a candle in a color that helps increase the energy of your thoughts and focus. A couple examples might be green for physical and emotional healing, or pink for the pure love you need to feel for yourself. A stick of incense will help increase the vibrational energy of your space and thus the power of your magick. Finally, I might bring a direct method of bringing the spell into physical being (more about that in a minute).

As you gather your things and settle into your space, one must find a way to move from our daily state of consciousness to an altered state in which we can release the mundane and work toward a higher good. There are several ways to do this, but one of the most effective as well as approachable is through meditation.

Meditation can take many forms, and as you grow in your craft you will learn many ways to use this technique to alter consciousness. In the future we, VSMM will offer guided meditations to help in your journey, but in the beginning it’s fine to just sit quietly, try to let the pressures of the everyday world drift away, focus on your breathing, and allow your physical body to relax. Once you feel like you have relaxed into a deeper state of consciousness, it’s time to start working your spell.

At this point you might choose to write a statement of your intentions to the universe. The simple act of putting a pen to paper is a physical act that gives a mental thought a physical space in this world. If you’ve chosen to write something prior to entering your altered state or even if you decide to write something at that time, you might consider reciting the words you wrote. By reading your intention out loud, you once again transform the petition to another level still; that of a vibration and an energy put out into the world.

Many people think that a written statement or an incantation must somehow be poetic or adhere to a mystical language. Anyone who loves music, knows that melody and poetics can, indeed, be very stirring to the spirit, but one should not get too bogged down in trying for melodic verse at the expense of just getting the intent out into the world. Even reciting a phrase like, “I choose health in my life” three times can alter the basic intention to a mantra of change in your life.

Your spell might end at this point or you might want to add even more levels to the energy that you’ve created. You might include other associative tools like stones, herbs, astrological elements, and even subtle body energies like chakras. Although many who practice magick believe that each element has a real effect greater than just an attunement of the mind, if one takes the time to craft a spell with all of these elements, you’ve already achieved a higher awareness of what you desire and put forth an increased effort into manifesting your will into your world.

Now it’s your turn. What desires do you truly wish for in your life? Are you passionate about them manifesting in your world? Do you have clear intentions that are for the highest good? What tools and energies will you use to focus the will and the intent? As for me, I desire that all who read this will find health and happiness in body, mind, and spirit. I send out positive light and energy to all those who seek to travel this path. It is a journey that can be very rewarding and enlightening. It is also a journey that can produce profound change in your existence and the world at large. Enjoy the journey!

If you are looking to go farther with your magickal craft, consider one of the workshops offered by the Society. For more information see our posts category Classes & Workshops for more information about what we offer, then check out our upcoming events schedule to find a class that suits you.

To read Part 1 of this series, CLICK HERE. To read Part 2, CLICK HERE.

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