How to perform a spell

Question 1

When you perform a spell, you either create new energy or manipulate existing energy. The basic elements of a spell are

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crafting and casting.

Question 2

“Crafting” refers to choosing a location for your spell, clearing away unwanted energies, casting a circle of protection, raising energy, and setting your intentions.
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refers to choosing a location for your spell, clearing away unwanted energies, casting a circle of protection, raising energy, and setting your intentions.
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Casting”

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refers to performing the spellwork, closing the circle of protection, and observing the results. The specific steps of crafting and casting vary among traditions.

Question 4

When you craft, you must first

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dedicate a location for your spell and clear the area of unwanted old or negative energies. Many witches create a permanent altar or designate a sacred space specifically for their spellwork.

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Step 2

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you must cast a circle of protection to protect yourself from unwanted attention or outside influences. There are many methods to casting a circle. In traditional witchcraft, one might call upon a god or goddess, and a secular witch would likely call upon a significant object infused with natural energy or create a wall of their own energy (significant objects are discussed further

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Once you’re inside your circle of protection, you’ll draw from

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one or more energy sources to fuel your spell. This energy might come from a god or goddess, from a natural object like a crystal or talisman, or from yourself.

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After your spell is complete, you must

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withdraw the energy from the spell to close your circle of protection. How you close the circle should mirror the method you used to cast it in the first place.