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WRITE YOUR OWN SPELLS
If you create your own spell, it will carry your energy, making it more powerful for you. You can also use any spell in this book and adapt it to make it more specific to your intention.
Spells or rituals do not need to be elaborate each time—a spell can be anything into which you invest intention and so it can be easily incorporated into your everyday life. Try to think about the mundane activities you do daily and what their magickal significance would be if used intentionally.
Spellwork essentials
- Use a notebook to test out any spells or rituals before copying the perfected version to your grimoire.
- Take time to consider the intentions of your spell or ritual, as well as all possible outcomes—especially if involving others.
- If in doubt, do a divination session (for example, using tarot cards, or a pendulum) to assess if the spell is a good idea or not.
- Use ingredients that correspond with your intentions. Remember you cannot make carrot cake without carrots—any substitutions need to make sense.
- Ingredients can also include sigils, runes, tokens or taglocks, and so on. It is best to use ingredients local to you and your culture. Ingredients you already have on hand can also help you work out the type of spell you want to perform.
- Consider the timing of your spell—using the moon’s phases is the most common method, though you can also use astrological timing, such as specific weekdays or hours. Special dates throughout the year can be powerful, and for certain spells or rituals consider the seasons, too.
- Location can be a factor—some spells are best done outside, but not everyone has the access. Work with what you’ve got.
- Be as specific as possible with spells, as sometimes results are not as expected. The more detail, the better.
- Safety is essential, especially when working with elements, or with ingredients that could potentially cause harm—always practice safely!
- Spells may need to be revised or redone.
Spell type
Certain spell types are better suited for certain spells than others: jars and charm bags contain energies; sympathetic spells are one of the oldest forms of magick, using one thing to represent another (such as puppets, candles, paintings, and so on); and knot spells tie or release things.
Think about what each form naturally represents, and how you can use it in your spellwork. For example, planting seeds is related to harvesting and drawing things toward you, while using fire releases and cleanses.
Disposing of spells
Some parts of a spell can be cleaned, cleansed, and reused—such as jars, crystals, and other tokens. Some elements need to be placed in the trash—such as salt, which causes soil to become infertile.
Different ways of disposing of the spell can also form part of the spell. Burning any last remnants to fully release the energies of the spell, burying near your home for drawing intentions toward you, burying far away from you if you do not want that energy anywhere near you (such as banishings), or releasing biodegradable and nontoxic ingredients into rivers or oceans can be an important final step.
Always consider that you are not alone on this planet and be mindful that certain ingredients may not be good for local animals and wildlife. When unsure, placing remnants in the trash is fine.
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Spell template
Here is a simple template you can use to start writing your own spells and rituals. You can also use any spell in this book as a starting point and make it your own by adjusting it for your specific purpose.