| Tips for spells can range from basic pointers for the | | | | 'owned' by you. Smudging with lavender and sage is |
| beginner to nuggets of wisdom for the more | | | | effective yet simple. |
| seasoned spellcaster. However, we could all do with a | | | | 5) Work with good ingredients wherever possible. |
| little help from time to time and it's easy to forget | | | | The more natural the better as you will draw so |
| some of things we learn along the path to becoming | | | | much more power from the earth's resources this |
| an experienced and effective witch. So I have | | | | way, eg. if you're using fresh flowers, make sure you |
| compiled a list of some of what I consider to be the | | | | cut them yourself if you can. |
| most important tips for spells that I have learnt or | | | | 6) Sixth of my tips for spells is to prepare yourself. |
| have been shared with me and hope you can find | | | | This is a beginners mistake largely and can come |
| the use in them too! So, in no particular order: | | | | from being in too much of a hurry to get started. |
| 1) One of the top tips for spells that I can give you | | | | Unfortunately spells aren't always as convenient as |
| if you're just starting out is when seeking out other | | | | we'd like them to be and you will get nowhere by |
| people's spells to perform go for the spell you feel | | | | rushing. You will be a whole lot more effective if you |
| drawn to. It means that it is speaking to you on a | | | | find a pattern of getting yourself into the right frame |
| psychic connection level and this will help you to be | | | | of mind. It can be taking a relaxing bath surrounded |
| able to tune into the right powers when you come | | | | by candles, using meditation or getting dressed into |
| to performing it. Also don't go for the wildest claims | | | | the clothes that you feel provide you the right |
| or showiest assertions. No spell should claim to be | | | | energies. It could even be a combination of all 3 but |
| able to change your life overnight. However that | | | | experiment to find what's right for you. |
| quiet, modest little spell may well be the one to | | | | 7) Further to tips for spells number 6 above, you |
| make a small change that sets off events that lead | | | | should also not be in a hurry to see the results. I |
| you to where you want to go in life. | | | | have found spells that have taken months to work |
| 2) When writing your own, make them as personal | | | | and it has turned out to be much better for me than |
| as possible. Don't get too hung up on trying to copy | | | | I originally imagined! Have faith in the higher wisdom |
| another's style or methods. While it can help in the | | | | at work and trust that the right timing is all in hand. |
| initial stages to see how others work, you will always | | | | 8) Be realistic. Wonderful things can be achieved with |
| be more potent in your spell work if you can identify | | | | the right spell and a lot of hard work, determination |
| with your spell and can see your own strengths in it. | | | | and ability. But don't try to copy things you might |
| 3) Use good tools. Eventually, most witches splash | | | | have seen in TV or films. |
| out on tools made for purpose. It can help with the | | | | 9) Work with the seasons or moon cycles. This is |
| feel and atmosphere of your altar or work space and | | | | about incorporating the energies that are around you |
| can also help in that they are designed specifically. | | | | in the universe. It's all there to be channelled so why |
| That said, it is not essential and if you find yourself | | | | waste it! You will learn to be able to recognise the |
| with an attachment to a particular object, then stick | | | | various energies around you as you become more |
| with it for as long as you want to. I for example had | | | | adept at tapping into them and can then plan your |
| a large bowl that I used for a cauldron for ages! It's | | | | spell work in advance. |
| the connection that matters rather than the item | | | | 10) This may be my last tip for spells but it is actually |
| itself. | | | | one of the most important. Remember the Wiccan |
| 4) Consecrate any space you work in regularly. Many | | | | Rede - harm none. Do not try to do anything that will |
| witches will argue that it is always essential for you | | | | harm others or try to change their free will. Be |
| to consecrate the area and tools you use but I don't | | | | responsible in your work. |
| necessarily agree. However, it's made it on to my 10 | | | | So there are my 10 favourite tips for spells. I hope |
| tips for spells list as it is a very powerful ceremony | | | | you have fun putting some or all of them into |
| for instilling a sense of security and confidence in the | | | | practice and that your efforts and work reaps the |
| work space. You will feel it is more sacred and | | | | rewards! |