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- Because of the very nature of magick, each working should be highly
- individualized and personal. Even if following a traditional spell,
- it should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for
- you. Understanding the basics of spell construction will enable you
- to formulate your own specific, effective spells for any purpose you
- desire.
-
- Preliminary planning is necessary. The very first step is to decide
- precisely what your desired end result is to be. Before you can
- start, you must decide where you are going. You must be very
- explicit.
-
- It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You
- should take into consideration all astrological implications, energy
- currents and moon phases.
-
- The moon is the astronomical body closest to us and, therefore, has a
- profound influence upon us, it is very important to choose a time when
- the moon is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for your
- working.
-
- For example:
- Aries action enthusiasm
- Taurus renewal sensuality
- Gemini communication curiosity
- Cancer emotion nurturing
- Leo vitality determined
- Virgo organizing studious
- Libra balance cooperation
- Scorpio sexual philosophical
- Sagitarius strength humour
- Capricorn authority ambitious
- Aquarius innovation social
- Pisces sensitivity idealistic.
-
- Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing
- things to you, should be initiated when the moon is waxing (from dark
- to full); when the moon is waning (from full to dark), it is time for
- magickal workings of decrease or sending away.
-
- The highest energy occurs at the full moon and, therefore, this is the
- most powerful time for magickal workings. The new moon is the next
- most powerful time for magick.
-
- Whenever possible, follow nature's natural energy currents. There is
- a natural time for starting things (a planting time), for maturing
- things (a growing time), for reaping things (a harvest time) and, of
- course, a time for rest and planning.
-
- Flowing with these currents will make your magickal work much easier.
- remember to plan your project for a time of uninterrupted privacy. It
- is important that you have no distractions. Generally speaking, it is
- best to work as late at night as possible. A time when there is less
- frantic energy is most appropriate. You might consider midnight or
- later.
-
- In choosing a place to do your magickal working pay particular
- attention to your needs, for you must be comfortable. Your place
- should be private, quiet and secure. If at all possible, set aside a
- special place for this purpose only. An unused room, a special corner
- of your bedroom, a quiet, secluded spot in your garden. A place that
- is yours. A place that you can come to whenever need arises and that
- is as free from intrusion of others as possible.
-
- Prior to the night of your magickal working, gather together the
- things that you will need. All of the things used are tools. They
- have no inherent magick. They are to help you create a mood. If
- correctly made and used, they will trigger primitive responses from
- deep within you. They should be chosen with care. Consider the
- purpose of your ritual and choose your tools accordingly. If your
- magick is to be sexual, your candles, oils, incenses and so forth,
- should bring forth a sexual response. If the desired result of your
- magick is tranquillity, then the tools should make you feel calm,
- peaceful and serene. Any candles you might use should not have
- commercially added fragrances as these may not be appropriate for your
- working.
-
- Prior to your ritual, prepare yourself and your equipment by any means
- necessary to clean and purify. Historically, people have fasted,
- followed meticulous and detailed bathing practices, practiced chastity
- and used many other methods.
-
- Most often a ritual bath is the preferred method. A bath frequently
- utilizing candlelight, fragrant herbs, bath salts or sensuous oils. A
- sumptuous hot bath, special bathing preparations and appropriate
- lighting, combined, can create the soothing effect which will help in
- the very important step of relaxing and clearing the mind completely
- of all mundane thoughts and experiences of the day. Your ritual bath
- should, also, begin to set the specific vibrations conducive to your
- purpose into motion. You must not only cleanse and purify but must,
- also, begin to create the type of energy necessary. Once your
- purification process has been accomplished, you are now ready to
- begin. Proceed to the special place you have previously chosen in
- which to perform your magick. If at all possible, you should make use
- of the primitive responses set into motion by a well chosen piece of
- music. Your music should start slowly and build to a rousing climax.
-
- As you use your oils, light your candle or incense (or utilize any
- other tool you have chosen), you should begin to further intensify the
- energy that you have set into motion around you. A high degree of
- intensity is vitally important.
-
- The altered state of consciousness that you must reach is not a
- meditative state. Anything that interferes with your ability to
- concentrate upon, reach and control the high energy state necessary to
- perform magick should be avoided. Such as, screaming children, a sink
- full of dirty dishes, use of alcohol or drugs, etc.
-
- Do not scatter your energy by attempting to do more than one magickal
- working at a time.
-
- Remember that magick is the manipulation of energy, a thought is a
- form of energy and a visualization is an even stronger form of energy.
- Your visualization can be a method used to intensify further and
- direct your will. Your visualization can be the method by which you
- control the magickal energy you have produced. You must know what you
- want. You must see it. You must feel the high energy flow. You must
- direct it.
-
- One of the most important elements in the practice of any form of
- magick is the universal law of cause and effect. This means that
- whatever you do (or don't do) you cause something to happen.
-
- The most important consideration is the universal law of retribution.
- this means that no matter what you do, it comes back to you in like
- kind.
-
- It is the nature of things that as you send something out it gains
- momentum, so that, by the time it comes back to you, it is stronger.
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