Lesson 11: How Spells and Magick Works

Greetings!

We have previously discussed the history of Wiccan and Witches. We have also discussed meditation and visualization which is used in Wiccan practices. Now we are going to briefly look at how it all works!

Wiccan is a type of religious faith that many practice almost on a daily basis. Part of their belief system may begin with the thought of there being more in life than what you can see, feel, touch, hear, and so on. For example, there is something that is always there, surrounding us, being on, near, or inside of us. Something we cannot see, hear or touch easily. This spectacular substance is called "Energy". This is what Wiccans use in their spells or rituals to assist with their desire, and the source is powered by the Universe. Crazy isn't it? Or maybe just mind-blowing. 

What is Energy and how can you feel it? Well, that's a good question. You don't realize it but you have experienced it MANY times before in your life. You just don't know it. Do you recognize the feeling you get when you have a "hunch" or "bad feeling" or "gut feeling" to either turn around, go down this path, or just don't do something/do something? That is energy. How about the feeling you get when you run into your crush or perhaps a friend of yours, that would also be called energy. Energy is everywhere. You just can't see it. It has no physical appearance to our naked eye, just like some stars or celestial bodies in the sky, you are unable to see with a naked eye.

Just like our daily life chores, magick begins with a desire or will to allow something to change. A desire for magick can vary depending on what you intend to make happen. For example, perhaps you want to heal someone who has been ill or injured. Or maybe you would just like some good luck or maybe just a simple protection spell for you or someone you know. So, after a Witch wills her desire to come true, it will become strong over time and the energy from the spiritual world will be brought over into our physical world, which will assist the Witch in making her desire come to reality.

When performing magick, the chant or "word" that you use helps the energy from the spiritual world become stronger with its flow into our world. And overtime, this witch will become stronger and more advanced and gain more experience for having to obtain better control of this energy and manipulation. It is all about concentration, willpower, focus, and tons of practice, learning, and patience. Have you ever heard practice makes perfect? Or patience is key? It is very true. And those two lines take place in the magick and Wiccan world as well.

As a Wiccan attempts to take hold of this spiritual energy, using certain tools or materials will aid them in attempting to control the spiritual energy. For example, they may use essences, candles, crystals, and even herbs. Any type of Wiccan tools or material will help in this situation. However, some might work better than others, and some may not work as well. Your best option is to look at the list of materials, choose one or two, look at the type or kinds in that category and go for the ones that fit best with your goal. For example, let's say you are wanting to conjour protection for yourself or a friend. Maybe you want to work with crystals. So, look at the crystals and find the ones that aid in protection and use those. Warning!: Remember, if one or two doesn't work (especially the first time), don't get frustrated. Keep trying, keep practicing and you will get there. Experiment if you have to! But don't over-exhaust yourself. Take breaks and come back when you are ready!


If you feel like you want to try your hand at a spell or two, we have sections guiding you on where to start and all the different materials you can use, and more! Feel free to check them out. If you have questions, feel free to ask us as we are here to help guide you on the path that is right for you! 


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