| If you want to cast a spell, you need to be aware of | | | | represented on the altar where the ritual is performed. |
| the importance of using the right ingredients and | | | | A lighted candle is a safe representation of the |
| casting spells at the right time, depending on the type | | | | element Fire, and can be used to light herbs such as |
| of spell you cast. | | | | sage, or to ignite and vaporise an inscribed or written |
| Spell casters use ingredients to help focus the energy | | | | wish or incantation, sending its message into the |
| and power they are trying to invoke, to enable the spell | | | | atmosphere and the Universe. Of course, any type of |
| to manifest in the material world. Herbs, flowers and | | | | altar will suffice, and it is not necessary to have an |
| leaves, blossom, crystals, oils, tree barks, tarot cards, all | | | | elaborate one, as just a small box or table will do. |
| or some of these are used in Spell work and chosen | | | | Spell casters always choose the optimum time for |
| for their positive energy and magical properties. | | | | casting a spell for a particular result. The Moon plays |
| Crystals have well-known and widely accepted | | | | an important role in spell work, and the power and |
| powers and properties and have been used in Spell | | | | influence of the Moon pervades our lives today, and |
| work and for healing purposes for centuries. | | | | has done throughout the centuries. The Moon exerts |
| Love is a strong and powerful emotion, and is | | | | an unseen power that moves whole oceans, and it is |
| associated particularly with the colour pink. When | | | | the (approximate) 28 day cycle of lunar motion that |
| conducting Love Spells and Rituals the correct crystal | | | | has had a profound effect on animal and human |
| to use is Rose Quartz. This crystal is used to help | | | | development and physiology. |
| focus and invoke energy associated with love and | | | | Love spells, where the intention is to manifest growing |
| passion. It is important to use the appropriate crystal | | | | love, is best conducted at the time of the growing, or |
| for the type of spell you are proposing to cast. | | | | waxing Moon. Curse removal, or spells to reduce and |
| Green is the colour of wealth acquisition and | | | | repel negativity, are best conducted at the time of the |
| abundance, and the crystal Aventurine is perfect for | | | | waning Moon, a time when the Moon's crescent gets |
| use in Money Spells as it is associated with money | | | | smaller. |
| manifestation and good fortune. | | | | Many people who cast spells are disappointed in the |
| Herbs play a significant role in Spell work and magic | | | | results, and one of the main reasons is a lack of |
| potions too, and many have been attributed magical | | | | knowledge, experience or awareness of the |
| properties through the ages. Many Spell casters | | | | importance of those elements to spell casting that |
| believe that any herb bathed overnight in Moonlight | | | | have a profound impact on their success. The |
| soaks up its magical energy. The ancient Greeks used | | | | attraction of the positive energy needed is dependent |
| the herb Dittany of Crete in their potions and healing | | | | on using the correct ingredients, and casting at the |
| spells because of its unique properties. Dittany even | | | | correct time. |
| gets a mention in Harry Potter! | | | | Following some simple rules like these, will greatly |
| Candles play an important role too in Spell work. Spell | | | | enhance your success in spell casting! |
| casting is most effective when all the Elements are | | | | |