I have been following my path for a few years now but I have never cast a spell of any sort. I do tarot alot and now i've recently purchased a "Spells Starter Kit" from Pagan Dreams (Cracking service by the way - well happy).

I'm not a horrid witch I'm a nice witch so I won't be casting any nasty spells. I'm more a hedge witch I suppose.

Can anybody give me any guidence please.

Thanks in advance

Witchwood

What kind of spell(s) do you want to do? (and nasty is value judgment, some people think people who cast spells are 'nasty' by definition! )

Marto

Oh! see what you mean. I mean I'd like to have a go at something nice and peaceful. Say something like a romantic spell . I don't want to do any spells to harm anyone or anything.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a first time spell?

Believe in it....

Any doubt in yourself is just going to stall your success.

It does work, and it doesn't matter if its your first or 10000th, do it with confidence and be sure of what you are spellcasting for.

good luck

(sorry I screwed up the quote thingy - the first is from Witchwood)

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Oh! see what you mean. I mean I'd like to have a go at something nice and peaceful. Say something like a romantic spell . I don't want to do any spells to harm anyone or anything.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a first time spell?

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Do mean like a 'Binding Spell'? How strong do you want it? Or an attractions spell? Anyone in mind?

Sorry to sound like a stuck cog, but IMO, it's really important to know exactly what you want or you might get the dog next door pawing at your door or the berk down at the pub!

One of my rules of thumb is the less people involved the better because everybody you include will complicate it. That's just me, mind.

Marto

Crackin' thank you

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(sorry I screwed up the quote thingy - the first is from Witchwood)

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Oh! see what you mean. I mean I'd like to have a go at something nice and peaceful. Say something like a romantic spell . I don't want to do any spells to harm anyone or anything.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a first time spell?

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Do mean like a 'Binding Spell'? How strong do you want it? Or an attractions spell? Anyone in mind?

Sorry to sound like a stuck cog, but IMO, it's really important to know exactly what you want or you might get the dog next door pawing at your door or the berk down at the pub!

One of my rules of thumb is the less people involved the better because everybody you include will complicate it. That's just me, mind.

Marto

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No probs, good point actually.

Right a very sweet friend of mine was made redundant. She was very confident in that role. She is about to start a new job next week and she's feeling very anxious, as expected, as this is something new. I would like to cast a spell of good wishes and luck for perhaps confidence for her. I wondered if I would be barking up the wrong tree on this kind of thing?

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[quote=Marto,Aug 19 2008, 08:11 AM]
(sorry I screwed up the quote thingy - the first is from Witchwood)

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Oh! see what you mean. I mean I'd like to have a go at something nice and peaceful. Say something like a romantic spell . I don't want to do any spells to harm anyone or anything.

Does anyone have any suggestions for a first time spell?

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Do mean like a 'Binding Spell'? How strong do you want it? Or an attractions spell? Anyone in mind?

Sorry to sound like a stuck cog, but IMO, it's really important to know exactly what you want or you might get the dog next door pawing at your door or the berk down at the pub!

One of my rules of thumb is the less people involved the better because everybody you include will complicate it. That's just me, mind.

Marto

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No probs, good point actually.

Right a very sweet friend of mine was made redundant. She was very confident in that role. She is about to start a new job next week and she's feeling very anxious, as expected, as this is something new. I would like to cast a spell of good wishes and luck for perhaps confidence for her. I wondered if I would be barking up the wrong tree on this kind of thing?

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I hate to say this, no really, I do. But always try the mundane first. What your friend needs is a big shot of confidence but I think the best place for her to get it is from her friend(s). This is something she can 'hold on to' and remember - a spell is invisable and won't reduce her anxiety the way you can.

And what if the job isn't right for her and your 'spell' obtains it for her? Also, you are in some way going to have to influence the people doing the interview - that's where my rule of 'how many people are involved' obtains (again,that's just me - other's have different views ).I'm not trying to rain on your very well intentioned parade, but it's complicated. This is one of the reasons many shy away from such things and/or practice for years (and even then, there is no guarantee ).

This may sound really lame, but why don't you practice on yourself? What I mean is, working on giving YOURSELF the 'power' to be effective in helping her by your words and deeds? That eliminates all the other variables and also, if it cocks up, you won't be carrying so much weight on landing your friend an unsuitable job, but you will present yourself at your most persuasive in terms of caring for her. In short, work on a spell that gives YOU power, if you see what I mean.

Just a few thoughts.

Marto

I think that when working magick, your intention must be explicitly clear. Be aware of not doing things for the sake of doing them I think you will know when you are ready.

Read as much as you can, go out and be with nature, listen and learn to be still. It will come to you.

You must believe in yourself 100 percent. If not then things aren't going to happen quite as you'd imagine.

Remember, as a good friend said to me. Magick does not work to the same time fame as we do. Once it's out there in the mixing pot, forget about it and let it do it's' thing.

I wish you well.

Read, ask and question everything!

BB

TAK

Points taken. Thanks for your honesty, it's very much appreciated. I have been supporting her and trying to help her confidence but I'm not convinced myself and other friends have succeeded. She has been in her previous job many many years so this uproot is very scarey for her. I just wondered if there was anything else we could do. I do take your points though and will try something on myself as you suggest.

Now I must find a spell on how to be younger, slimmer & fitter

Sounds like a wise good friend. Thank you

I believe in myself when I do tarot so I'm sure you're right, I will know when I'm ready for a spell. As for being with nature. I do that alot, I walk heaps here in Blighty around the Boxhill area of Surrey and Germany in the forests of the Eifel mountains. Lurvly, off there again soon for September and October.

Yes, I agree. But, maybe that's just because I can't muster the motivation to cast spells about every day things!
In terms of actual spell working, I have only done this a handful of times over the years. I'm not talking about things like protection workings. I consider those more as blessings, which personally are a different kettle of fish. Spells for me are lengthy (days and weeks lengthy! ) and take a lot of focus, energy and introspection. Each time I have worked on one, I had real intent. Not just intent in terms of my intention and clarity on what outcome was needed, but intent as in I was truly intent and passionate about it working too. Does that make sense? IMO, that sort of drive does not fail to have impact - it certainly hasn't let me down.
On re-reading that, obviously a spell is a very subjective thing. But my advice would be this: be passionate, driven and certain.

Thank you Azurite for your honest answer.

IME the longer you spend on a spell, and the more focus you give it, the more the chance of obtaining fast and effective results.

But Marto's right - many witches will probably tell you to take the mundane route first and only resort to magic when it's exhausted. Many witches won't do a working on anyone without their full knowledge and consent. And it's easy for spells to go wrong: did you really want your wealth to come through granny dying? A year down the road, when you can't stand your boyfriend, did you really want to bind him to adore you for life?

when doing magic I have learnt not to stop at Intent but go on to think about Intentions, as in the road to hell is paved with good .......

If your spell involves someone else it is removing the choise from them or effecting the actions around them. for example

your friend loses her job, you caste a fantastic spell seeing her walk in to an agency and being snapped up to work in job. but what if lifes lesons for her had her on the dole and forced her to consider different jobs, which could lead to a whole diffeent life.

Or a more personal one, Making the bitch of an ex boyfriend suffor for dumping you without a reason or explanation. You may caste a spell that the selfish bugger goes through the hurt and pain that you went through till he learns that people have feelings... but given the strong emotions you had at the time a side effect of the spell might be that you have to learn how hard it is to tell someone who still loves you that your feelings have changed and you need to move on...... beleive me like a sword, intentions can go both ways.

focus on your own actions, on feeling energy before directing it to an action

there is no good or bad magic there are just good or bad actions

Perhaps, at least until you're a bit more comfortable in directing and assessing your intent, you could cast to ensure your friend gets the best long-term solution. It's a bit wishy-washy sounding, but it's safer than accidentally doing more harm than good.