Basic Spell Writing Part One

Just some points (broken up in a few parts so nothing is too long) to help me (and you if you wish) with some basic spell writing

*Your first steps in writing or creating a spell come with your very first thoughts or desire about bringing change. This can be a thought as simple as a wish or inner comment about something you would like to do, see, or have.

*Magic is the act of manipulating energy to bring about positive change in ones life. Our thoughts and emotions have a direct effect upon the energy around us.

*We must make a decision as to whether or not our desire is one we truly would like to bring about in perfect love and perfect trust.

*Intention and magical ethics go hand in hand and are the solid foundation of all magical spells are built upon. When used as a first step, they are the balance that is needed to insure a well-grounded and stable spell.

*Be prepared to accept the responsibility involved with spell workings. You do this by considering the foremost concepts in Wicca known as 'The Wiccan Rede' and 'The Threefolds Law'.

*The basic and foremost teaching of the Rede is "And if it harm none, do as you wish" always consider this when you first begin the idea of spell working.

*We must insure that our workings will not directly affect the free will of another.

*Never direct a spell toward another person without that person's consent.

*The Three Folds Law works with karma. What we send out is what we get back times three.

*When we abide by magical ethics we are creating a balance between our magical efforts and nature.


                                 Banishing and Manifesting
*There are two major types of spell workings to consider when writing spells. They are banishing, sending energies away or getting rid of, and manifesting, bringing energies in or creating.

*It is important to determine what you are trying to accomplish with our spell and considering these two categories help to begin.

*Spells to manifest are spells you use to bring something into your life or create a positive thing or change. Spell types used for these purposes are wishing spells, attractions spells, spells that bring positive energies into our lives. These types of spells are usually worked when the moon is waxing (or growing in appearance and approaching fullness) or when the moon is full, also when the tide is coming in, or approaching or at high tide. The energies you are working with are those of a drawing nature and intended to bring or create.

*Spells of a banishing nature are intended to banish or get rid of situations, bad habits, negativity and unwanted from your life. Intentions might be losing weight, banishing negativity, or shedding a bad habit. By banishing we are sending away undesired energies. You are letting the Universe know that you are no longer in need of these energies. You usually work them when the moon is waning (or growing smaller in appearance) or when the tide is receding. Many banishing spells dont include actual ingredients. In spells such as these, extra energy will be added by matching correspondences related to timing, candle colors, elements, and directions. Banishing spells can be written in a way for you to "act out" the banishment. Such as, if you want to banish an old habit, you could write a spell that requires you to "step away" from your habit. As you speak the charm, you actually step forward, out of the old and into the new