How to access your powers

Question 1

Before you can practice magic, you must learn to access your personal power. Do this by

Answer 1

clearing your mind and banishing distractions to achieve a relaxed, focused mental state. Many witches meditate for five to ten minutes at the beginning of their practice. Try incorporating music, candles, incense, essential oils, or guided meditations.

Question 2

Once you have cleared your mind, you must center, raise, and ground your energy. The first step, centering, is the initial process of

Answer 2

visualizing your energy in order to access it. When you center your energy, you should be able to feel it expand and contract. Focus on connecting with your body’s energy and try to feel a sense of balance and equilibrium.

Hawthorn, Ambrosia. The Spell Book for New Witches: Essential Spells to Change Your Life (p. 29). Rockridge Press. Kindle Edition.

Question 3

Step 2

Answer 3

you must raise your energy. Beginner witches sometimes use too much of their own energy during this step and end up draining themselves. You can prevent this from happening in your spellwork by using items like crystals, stones, or full moon–charged water for extra energy. These items have an energy of their own that you can combine with your energy to raise enough power to cast a spell.

Question 4

how to use an energy-charged item

Answer 4

hold the item—for example, a crystal—in your hand. Visualize the energy in your hand mixing with the crystal’s energy. Feeling the heat in your hand at this point is normal—it means that you have harnessed energy and are ready to use it in a spell.

Question 5

When you have completed the spell, ground your energy to

Answer 5

rebalance your energy levels. If you’re new to spellcasting, I recommend getting some grounding crystals or stones, such as hematite, moonstone, obsidian, and sodalite.

Question 6

To begin grounding, you’ll want to

Answer 6

get as physically close to the ground as you can. Proximity to the ground will help foster an easier and smoother connection. Now visualize all the excess energy leaving your body while also focusing on your breathing. On every exhale, release a little bit more energy, feeling it flow to the ground.