The Spells ~Click on "Book" to Enter~   A spoken or written formula intended to cause or influence a particular course of events.  Closely related to other means to mind power such as creative visualization, positive thinking and positive imaging, all of which emphasize. Identification with mental images. A clear goal. Repetition of intent to achieve this goal. Projection of will. Invocations of the aid of spirits, deities or supernatural force. Spells May Be: *Beneficial (a "blessing"); to heal, gain love, money, success, fertility, protection against evil spirits, weather control *Harmful (curse); directed against enemies to cause illness, destruction, loss of love, barrenness, failure, death **Contemporary witchcraft includes a set of ethics that prohibit curses. *Some accept "binding spells" - intended to prevent harm or disaster or stop a particular act.  *To cast spells, witches raise power through a blend of visualization, meditation, identification, body movement, incantation (statement of goal), petition to deities, and projection of will.  *Words, chants, songs, movements and use of objects (candles, effigies, cords, nail clippings) facilitate the process. *Contemporary witches cast their spells within a magic circle. They state their goal - or write it to strengthen the power of the will through positive thinking. *Colored candles may be lit in preparation. A doll might be used as an effigy - object becomes the person - in a healing or love ritual. The doll may be marked with astrological signs or hair clippings from the person.  *All in the group must agree on the goal and mental image and hold it firmly in their minds. *Invite a Goddess, horned God or other higher forces to work with them. *Hand clapping, drums, rattles and other instruments might be used to create rhythm. *Written spells are available in books, but most witches "feel that words composed from the heart are best." The recitation of a chant or charm alone will not successfully cast a spell.*While performing the ritual, the Witch focuses intense concentration in will in achieving the goal, visualizing it and believing it is already accomplished. Create Your Own Candle ~Click On "Candle" to Enter~ Create your own during auspicious astrological times so the candle's energy bears your purpose even during the creation process. Choose your candle's colors according to your goals. Anoint the candle with symbolic aromatic oils. Carve the candles with symbols of your intention (or find ones of a suitable shape). Place the candles on your altar and/ or the four quarters, and light them to invite the Powers. Use the candle's flame or wax patterns in divination. Adorn the area around the candle with items that visually support your goal, then light each morning while speaking your wish. Add candles to your meditation space for ambiance. In a group setting have each person bring a candle to the altar to represent their part of the greater whole. Light candles as part of daily prayers or affirmations. Blow out candles to release magick, or the sacred space. Remember to light your candles with focus and intention. This is a powerful symbol of reigniting the spiritual fires within and directing them to where you most need that energy to go. HTML By Max @ Max'sCreationCafe