Know what magick is. Know different ways to raise, direct and ground
energy. Know how to cast a magick circle. Know how to open a circle.
Know the basic outline of a spell.
Know the Intent or Purpose
What is it you are trying to do? Heal an illness? Increase your
concentration? Bring love into your life? Sell a house? Celebrate a
Sabbat? Before you begin any magickal working, you should have a firm
grasp on what outcome you are seeking.
Know the Best Time to Work the Spell
Do you know what type of magick should be worked during the waning moon
and what type during the waxing moon? What type of magick is best worked
on the full moon? The new moon? What days of the week are best for what
types of magick? Learn how the moon phases and days of the week affect
magickal workings so you will know when to work your spell.
Know Correspondences
Learn which colors will bring what results. Learn a little about
herbalism; which herbs can be used for what magickal purposes. Learn
about image magick and how it works. Learn about elemental magick; which
elements can be used for what types of magick.
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Basic Working Spell Outline
Ritual Preparation
Choose a time. Decide the intent. Choose an aspect of the Divine, if you
wish. Decide how to raise energy (ie: dance, chanting, drumming, etc.)
Choose how to cast and close the circle.
Cleanse yourself and your magickal space.
You can do this with a ritual bath for yourself, or through meditation
to still and focus your mind. You can cleanse your space with your
magickal broom or with incense or burning herbs.
Cast the Circle
Invocation of the Divine
Statement of purpose
This is simply to tell the Divine why you have called Him/Her to the
circle; what you are trying to accomplish.
Magickal Working
Raise energy, through chanting or drumming or however you have chosen to
do so. Direct or channel this energy by using candles, herbs, stones or
whatever other correspondences you found to fit your specific need.
Ground your energy when you have completed the working.
Cakes and Wine
Eat a small piece of bread or cookie and drink a little wine, milk or
juice to help restore your energy.
Thanking the Divine
Closing the Circle