| If you want to use a spell to become a witch with | | | | clothing or jewellery. |
| powers, it is best to write it yourself. This is because | | | | - Use the High Priestess tarot card to help bring out |
| you need to become open to the universe's dynamism | | | | your intuition. Place on your altar if you have one or in |
| and learn to become connected with it. In fact, tuning | | | | front of you as you perform your spell. |
| into this is the key to actually becoming a witch with | | | | - Write your spell (or final version of) on parchment |
| powers! | | | | paper preferably with consecrated ink for extra |
| But where do you start? Witchcraft may be as old as | | | | charge. |
| mankind itself but it is still shrouded in mystery to the | | | | - Use visual aids to get a picture of what or who you |
| uninitiated and can be confusing. However, you are | | | | want to be when becoming a witch. Someone who's |
| already living with the 2 main and most important | | | | skills or attributes you admire and feel is a positive role |
| components. The world around you and - you. | | | | model perhaps? |
| Each and every witch in the world practises in his or | | | | Ok, this is all very well but what sort of wording should |
| her own way and this is because the power of your | | | | you include when you write your own spell to become |
| individuality is one of the greatest assets you own so | | | | a witch with powers? Often witch spells rhyme but it |
| use it. Similarly, the natural elements around you of the | | | | isn't essential. Try to write it as a statement of intent, a |
| earth, air, fire and water are already familiar to you so | | | | pledge or in a poem style. Just keep it honest and |
| all you need to do is learn to recognise how to channel | | | | personal and it'll be infused with your first bit of magic. |
| their power. | | | | Getting started can be tricky though so here are some |
| So where do you start? What do you need to include | | | | examples to use as a springboard for your imagination. |
| when you write a spell to become a witch with | | | | - Invoke the power of the 5 elements as represented |
| powers? Here are a few tips that you can use to | | | | in the pentagram, eg. "I respectfully invoke and bow to |
| start you on your mystical journey. | | | | the ancient wisdom of the core elements of earth, air, |
| - Firstly, initiate yourself. This is a common part of | | | | fire, water and the spirit" |
| joining a Wiccan coven but practising as a solitary | | | | - Offer to serve with, as well as gain from your new |
| witch does not prohibit you from doing this. Instead of | | | | powers - "I offer myself as an instrument and channel |
| introducing yourself to the group, you will be introducing | | | | of the higher good." |
| yourself to a new knowledge source. So, create a | | | | - To connect with the universal powers, humbly ask to |
| ritual to bind yourself to your own and the universe's | | | | be welcomed. "Accept me into the heart and centre |
| powers. Try to perform your ceremony during a full | | | | of the power if you feel me worthy. Bless me with the |
| moon. Not only is this a powerful time for spells but it | | | | sacred vision to see and feel the potency of the |
| also will represent new beginnings for you. It can also | | | | universe." |
| help to choose a God or Goddess to identify with and | | | | - Include the attributes that you would like to acquire, "I |
| worship. Let him/her welcome you to your new | | | | desire the gift of empathy, that I would always see into |
| powers. | | | | the heart's and minds of others. I desire the gift of |
| - Avoid negative spells. It is universally acknowledged | | | | favourability so that I might draw others to me and |
| that whatever you put 'out there' comes back 3 fold | | | | offer them kindness." |
| so do not try to curse others or it will be you that | | | | Once you get started all will start to make sense and |
| comes off worst. Respect the sacred Wiccan rule | | | | fall into place. You will begin to view the world around |
| (Rede) of "Harm None". | | | | you differently and tune into it on a different level. |
| - Have faith in yourself and what you are doing and | | | | Future spells will become more fluid and complex as |
| you are immeasurably more likely to succeed. Your | | | | you channel energies with greater ease. Be patient |
| belief is an energy and power all of itself so banish | | | | with yourself and have total faith. However, don't |
| doubt. | | | | expect to literally 'wave a magic wand' and watch as |
| - Use colours in your spell. Try blue for spiritual growth , | | | | things fall into place. The ability to write a spell to |
| inspiration and knowledge or white for the truth, | | | | become a witch with powers will take time and |
| honouring the Goddess and again, spirituality. The | | | | dedication on your part but enjoy your new chosen |
| simplest ways to do this are burning a candle of your | | | | path and the magical gift it brings you. |
| chosen colour but you can also wear blue or white | | | | |