in turn, cause a change in the physical world. When
our own energy is concentrated and channeled, it can move the broader
energy currents. The images and objects used in spells are the
channels. They are the vessels through which our power is poured, and
by which it is shaped.

As energy is directed into the images we visualize, it gradually
manifests physical form and takes shape in the material world.
Directing energy is not a matter of simply emoting. Emotion can be
likened to a strobe light which provides a very inconstant light,
while directed energy is more like a laser beam. Even concentrated
power is a small stream compared with the vast surges of energy that
surround us. The most adept witch cannot be successful in all her
spells, for the opposing currents are often too strong.

The craft teaches to first identify the flow of energy and then to
decide whether or not it is going where we want it to go. If it is
not, then we can try to deflect it, or we may have to change our own
course. Sensing the energy climate is a matter of intuition and
experience. Some witches make a study of Astrology in an effort to
plan their magical workings at the optimal times, while others prefer
to work when they feel the time is right.

Of all the planets, the Moon's influence on subtle energies is the
strongest. Subtle power increases as the Moon waxes, so the time of
the waxing Moon is best for spells involving growth or increase, such
as money spells. The power peaks when the Moon is full and that is
the best time for workings of culmination and love. During the waning
Moon, power subsides and turns inward. The waning Moon's period is
used for banishings, bindings, and discovering hidden secrets. The
practical witch soon learns to adjust her spells to fit the time of
the Moon. If, for example, she needs to do a money spell during the
waning Moon, she would put a little 'English' on it and make it a
poverty banishing spell.

Energy pursues the path of least resistance. Material results are
more easily achieved on this plane of existence through physical
actions than through magical workings. For example, it is simpler to
lock your door than suffer the constant drain from maintaining
psychic seals on your doors and windows while you are away from home.
Of course, once you have locked your door, you might feel more
reassured by placing seals on it.

No magic spell is going to bring results unless channels are opened
into the material world. For example, a job spell is useless if you
are not willing to go out and interview for jobs or at least let
potential employers know that you are in the market for one. In the
same vein, a healing spell is no substitute for medical care.

Most medicine today can be broken down into two broad categories,
emergency medicine and that which is not needed for immediate life-
threatening situations. Emergency medicine has excelled at
stabilizing the body's condition so that it can repair itself at its
own pace. Most other forms of medicine consist of treatment through
surgery or chemotherapy or a combination of both. The procedures
noted above work on the physical body and do not take the other
levels into consideration. Psychic healing works at healing the
higher levels of the person so that the physical heals itself or
allows the person to let go of their physical body if it cannot be
repaired. In either case, the choice rests with the person who is
being healed and not the healer.

Visualization used in creating a spell should focus on the desired
result, not the individual steps leading up to the result. We give
the spell free rein in how it goes about achieving the results with
the understanding that it is not to bring harm to anyone or any
being. For this reason, spells have a habit of working in very
unexpected ways.

To assure that the power we have unleashed does not inadvertently
cause harm, we bind the spell. This serves to 'set' the form we have
created so that the energy becomes fixed in the pattern we desire.
The energy we project to others affects us even more strongly than
the other person. This is because we have generated the energy, and
thus we have become the object at which the energy is directed. If
healing energy is sent out, then the health of the person casting the
spell is enhanced. By the same token, any hex or curse that is sent
out ALWAYS affects the person who sends it no matter whether it
affected the person it was sent at or not.

MAGIC IS NOT TO BE USED TO GAIN POWER OVER OTHERS. Magic is a
technique used in developing your own 'power from within.' Spells
that are directed at gaining power over others weaken the 'power from
within.' Aside from the damage done to oneself, it is important for
another reason. Many people who do not understand the laws of magic
are afraid of being attacked magically and are given to paranoia. The
witch's main stock-in-trade used to be removing a competitor's hexes
and preparing charms to protect their clients. While true psychic
attacks are EXTREMELY RARE, a person's guilt makes up for any lack,
and after using 'forbidden' help, their paranoia leads them to seek
protection from the same person they just turned to in desperation.
Do yourself a favor, and resist the temptation to 'help' these types.
Most magical formularies consist of formulae gathered and tested by
witches as well as many charms to protect the common man from those
same witches who sold them their charms.

Times and Correspondences

I mentioned earlier that timing and the right props are considered
important in spellcasting. Over the years, systems of Correspondences
were developed which assigned certain attributes and aspects to the
seven ancient planets of Astrology. Each planet was assigned a God or
Goddess, who embodies the attributes the ancients wished to invoke.
Each of the Gods and Goddesses were assigned an hour of the day,
color, incense, metal, number, signature, plant, mineral, musical
note, and animal or bird.

General Guidelines for Casting Spells

Set aside a room for your magical work. Decorate it with things that
put you in a magical mood. Remember to use things that stimulate all
five of your physical senses. Some obvious things would be the use of
appropriate colors for sight, incense for scent, music for hearing,
wines for taste, and textures for feel.

If you do not have a room you can set aside exclusively for your
magical work, then choose a room that can be locked while you do your
work. This will allow you to work undisturbed. In any case, you
should clean your work area periodically with a purifying
powder/floorwash to keep away negative vibrations.

Set up an altar to be used as your worktable. It's size and shape
should be those that appeal to you. Placing candles and other items
that assist you to concentrate on the work at hand is a good
practice. Some people like to cover their altar with a white cloth
and place fresh cut flowers on it every day.

Always use the best candles, oils, and incenses that you can afford,
or make your own, for scrimping on materials has a negative effect on
the subconscious. Don't forget that the subconscious is very good at
making do with raw materials that it can shape to its own use.

Never cast a spell until you have a clear and concise picture of what
it is you wish to accomplish. This ties in with the saying "Be
careful what you wish for, you just might get it."

Always ground out any extra energy you raise for the spell, and bind
the spell so that it expires within the pre-determined amount of
time. Once you have cast the spell, do not discuss it with any one
until after it has worked. Most spells peter out because the person
who cast it boasts about it to so many people, that the spell is
robbed of power before it has a chance to work. The ancient bond
placed on the magician was to dare, to know and to keep silent.

Above all, at all times, remember the Rede: "An ye harm none, do what
you will." You do not know all the effects of your spell, therefore,
use magick sparingly, if at all.

Circle Casting 

some pointers in circle casting..

nasubukan niona bang nag cast ng circle and parang mabigat ang feeling afterwards? maingyour unsettled and troubled emotionally?

baka hindi permitted ang ritual?

howis that?

in circle casting specially sa labas, sa gubat o kung san san dapat ask muna kau ng permition sa mga spiritsna nasa paligid andif you feel happy or feel something positive on the energy flow meaning pede mo gawin ang ritual sa place na yun pero if nagkaroon ka ng doubt at hindi magandang feeling, klangan i relocate and before caligthe quarters call ka muna ng peacein every quarter.

Spell Theory 

Marami aspeto kung bakit hindi gumagana ang isang spell...

1. Proper Spell

I have to say lots of things about it. Sabi nila if you are using latin in your spells gagana ito kasi mga old spirits nakakapagsalita raw ng latin pero ito ang hindi minsan naiintindihan ng ilang mga practitioners, mas mabisa ang mga wordings na galing mismo sa sarili mo kasi sila ay galing sa iyong higher self at naiintindihan mo, at sarili mo talaga.

2. Consciousness and mental condition

in doing spells diba sa first one we need to connect to your higher self and in connecting to our Higher Selves, kelangan nating mag shift ng consciousness. Eto pa di ka ring pedeng gumawa ng love spell kung galit ka di karin pedng gumawa ng hex kung in love ka dapat proper mental frame.

3. Deities

Bakit kasali ang deities? u cant make a love spell kung ang deity na tinatawag mo ay god of war. kung si jesus christ nmn tinatawag u na deity di ka rin makakagawa ng hex...

4. Combination of Element

Ano ang isang sinisimbolo ng pentagram bukod sa mga elements and power? Un ay balance kelangang balanse ang pagsasama sama ng mga elements tulad sa pagluluto pag nasubrahan sa asin di ba ayaw mo nang kainin kasi masyado maalat.

Magick is very similar to cooking in that a single ingredient can easily overpower the others. On one hand, that?s not a big deal ? if you?re making cinnamon rolls and use too much cinnamon that?s not a problem. However, if you?re making spice cake and you use too much freshly ground nutmeg you can make someone very ill. As you learn to better sense each type of energy you will find that not only do your spells have a higher success rate but that they will bring about their desired results quicker and with less backlash. Such as performing a spell to get your bills under control only to have unknown bills flood in so that you can ?control? them. Elements that blend well together are fire when fanned by air becomes more effective; water mixed with earth tends to speed up the slower earth energy while keeping a nice grounding quality to the spell. On the other hand, too much air can put fire out, or allow it to blaze out of control; and too much water in earth makes things ?muddy?. Just as some blend well, some don?t. Water and fire tend to cancel each other out, and fire tends to overpower earth. Just as with most things in the Craft, you will have to work with them to see what you are capable of. I can blend fire and water easily; others can blend water with air, or earth with fire. Always keep in mind that no one element is stronger or better than another, but some are easier to work with.

5. Time Proper and Moonphase

Meron taung apat na Moonphase New Moon Waxing Moon Full Moon Waning Moon and they do affect our spells... In conjunction with the monthly phases, there are thirteen full moons in a year each with a traditional name. The names of each moon vary with location, culture, and geography; the one thing that remains constant is the type of ritual work associated with each month?s moon. Beyond that, the Full Moon that falls closest to Mabon is used to call in favors or extra protection if needed.

1. January - Called: Snow Moon, Quiet Moon, Cold Moon, Chaste Moon, Disting Moon, Moon of Little Winter, Wolf Moon. Power/Rituals: sluggish, below the surface. Protection and reversing spells; conserve energy by working on personal problems that don?t involve anyone else.

2. February - Called: Wild Moon, Ice Moon, Storm Moon, Horning Moon, Hunger Moon, Red and Cleansing Moon, Quickening Moon, Solmonath (Sun Month), Big Winter Moon. Power/Rituals: energy is working towards the surface. Purification, growth, healing rituals are good for this time. Loving the self, accepting responsibility for past errors, forgiving yourself, making future plans.

3. March - Called: Moon of Winds, Storm Moon, Seed Moon, Plow Moon, Worm Moon, Hrethmonath (Hertha?s Month), Renewal Moon, Lenting Moon, Sap Moon, Crow Moon, Moon of the Snowblind. Power/Rituals: energy is breaking into the open; growing, prospering, exploring. New beginnings, balancing light and dark, breaking through illusions and seeing the truth no matter how much it hurts.

4. April - Called: Hare Moon, Growing Moon, Seed Moon, Planting or Planter?s Moon, Budding Trees Moon, Easter Moon, Ostarmanoth, Pink Moon, Green Grass Moon. Powers/Rituals: energy into creating and producing, and returning balance to the nerves. Change, self confidence and self-reliance, take advantage of opportunities. Work on temper, emotional flare-ups, and selfishness.

5. May - Called: Bright Moon, Hare Moon, Merry Moon, Dyad Moon, Flower Moon, Frogs Return Moon, Three Milk Month, Joy Moon, Planting Moon, Moon When Ponies Shed. Power/Rituals: full creating energy, intuition, contact with the fey and other beings. Strengthen connection with other beings (real or mythic) and protectors. Much power will be flowing from the Greenwood Gods and from trees.

6. June - Called: Moon of Horses, Mead Moon, Lovers? Moon, Strong Sun Moon, Honey Moon, Aerra Litha (Before Litha), Strawberry Moon, Rose Moon, Moon of Making Fat. Power/Rituals: full but restful energy; a time to protect, strengthen, and prevent. A time of light, Earth tides are turning. A time to work on decision making, taking responsibility for present happenings, and to work on personal inconsistencies. Strengthen and reward yourself for your positive traits.

7. July - Called: Blessing Moon, Hay Moon, Wort Moon, Moon of Claiming, Moon of Blood (mosquitoes), Meadow Moon, Fallow Moon, Buck Moon, Thunder Moon. Power/ Rituals: Relaxed energy; preparing, succeeding energies. This is a time for dreamwork, divination, meditation on goals and plans, and working on spiritual items.

8. August - Called: Harvest Moon, Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Vegetation Moon, Dispute Moon, Moon When Cherries Turn Black. Power/Rituals: energy is going into harvesting, gathering, appreciating. A time of vitality, health, and friendships. 9. September - Called: Singing Moon, Harvest Moon, Wine Moon, Sturgeon Moon, Holy Moon, Wood Moon, Moon When Deer Paw the Earth. Power/Rituals: rest after labor, the energies are balancing themselves between the light and the dark. This is a time for organization, to clean up physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual clutter.

10. October - Called: Blood Moon, Harvest Moon, Shedding Moon, Winter Coming Moon, Falling Leaf Moon, Ten Colds Moon, Moon of the Changing Season. Power/Rituals: time to let go of excess energy, inner cleansing. A time of Karma and reincarnation, Justice and balance, and inner harmony.

11. November - Called: Mourning Moon, Snow Moon, Dark Moon, Fog Moon, Beaver Moon, Mourning Moon, Sacrifice Moon, Mad Moon, Moon of Storms, Moon When Deer Shed Antlers. Power/Rituals: energy is taking root, preparation, and transformation. This is the time to strengthen communication with the God or Goddess that you are closest to (i.e. your patron).

12. December - Called: Wolf Moon, Cold Moon, Oak Moon, Moon of Long Nights, Aerra Geola (Before Yule), Winter Moon, Holy Moon, Big Winter Moon, Moon of Popping Trees. Power/Rituals: to endure, die, and be reborn; Earth tides turning. This is a period of darkness, personal alchemy, spiritual paths, to reach out to friends, family, the lonely and the needy.

13. The second full moon in any one month is the Blue Moon. The time when this appears changes from year to year. Because of the way our solar calendar runs it is possible to ?skip? a blue moon one year and have two the following year. This is where the phrase ?once in a blue moon? originates. Also called: Moon of the Dead, Hunting Moon, Ancestor Moon, and Hunter?s Moon. Power/Rituals: release, remembrance, and communion with the dead. This is a time of prophecy, for releasing old negative memories and emotions.

[lunar calendar used with permit from Moonfire Coven. Copyrighted]

6. The Will

positive thinking = positive outcome so kelangan mo ring maniwala na mag wowork ang ginagawa mo.

8. Energy

Proper energy built. Ito ay tulad ng pag cacast ng circle pagtawag ng deity r to connect your energy into the energy of the universe and to the things that surrounds you.

9. Visualization

Poor visualization creates poor effect. You should visualize on how the spells will effect and when it will manifest and hanggang kelan...

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