Writing your own spell can seem intimidating and complicated but following these steps will help you to create spells that can be just as effective as ones you learn from books or other witches.
Boil down the purpose of the spell to a word or short phrase.
Find the ingredients suited to that goal like crystals, herbs, candles and incense (fin suitable ones with correspondence lists and resource books)
Consider the best possible timing for the spell (moon phase ect)
Decide if you want a verbal component (incantation). If so, write it in a manner that includes your components and goal.
Bless all the items you will be working with (ridding them of any unwanted energies)
Consider any actions that might help support the magick and where best to place them in the spell process (eg, lighting a candle at the outset to illustrate your intention)
Focus your will and begin the spell, building energy.
Guide the energy as far as you can mentally, the release it and trust the in the outcome
Keep a journal of you successes and failures for future references and improvements
Eggs for rebirth- pennyroyal, tansy, ivy, or honeysuckle.
Eggs for general protection- acorn, basil, bay leaves, lavender, cinnamon, rosemary, clover, coriander, ferns, heather, mistletoe, mullein, vervain, st. johns wart, or peony.
Eggs for protection against evil, magic, and psychic attacks- onions, rosemary, yarrow, pennyroyal, ivy, holly, garlic, dragon’s blood, cactus, clove, dill, mugwort, cayenne pepper, or black pepper.
Eggs to protect from nightmares- mullein, lavender, rosemary, anise, dandelion, lemon balm, or catnip.
Honey- honey is used to “sweeten” someone’s feelings towards you, so using sugar, apple honey, stevia, or agave would work just as well and it’ll help save our bee friends!
Milk- almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk. Any of these will work in place of dairy milk. If you want to be more specific in your spells though almond milk can be used for money, prosperity, luck, and wisdom. Coconut milk can be used for protection or spiritual cleansing. Soy milk can be used for prosperity and amplifying psychic abilities. And rice milk can be used for protection and attracting rain.
✨Make sure to be safe and research herbs you want to use if you plan on ingesting or burning them!!✨
My black salt recipe is just your basic equal pets charcoal and salt blend. But grinding down the charcoal into powder can, if you’re anything like me, be messy business.
1. Don’t wear your Sunday best.
Your hands are going to get covered in charcoal. It will get on your clothes. It’s all easily washable, but just in case, I wouldn’t be wearing my finest ritual robe. Grubby old yard clothes are best.
2. You may want to cover you mouth and nose.
As your grinding your charcoal down into powder, dust is going to go into the air, and you will breathe it in. This poses a particular problem if you suffer from asthma or any other respiratory conditions. But even if you don’t, it’s annoying. Sneezing constantly is not ideal. Having pitch black boogers is not ideal. A bandana across the mouth and nose can work wonders.
3. Don’t use food prep utensils for grinding.
This one might just be me, but I don’t like to use my kitchen mortar and pestle; I have a separate set I use purely for non-edible preparation. The charcoal will turn your mortar and pestle black. It is washable, obviously, but stone mortars being as rough as they are, you’re likely to get charcoal dust in all those microscopic little crevices, and that isn’t something you want to be ingesting. Cross contamination of food is a real problem, and you want to avoid it as much as you’re able. Don’t use your kitchen utensils.
Most of this is UPG, gathered from my experiences and from other fae-workers experiences. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ALL FAE.
Do not eat food/drink offered to you from The Good Folk. There’s a legend that though it may be the most delicious thing and their drink could quench any thirst, it is dangerous for humans. One story is that a man took a drink from the Good Folk and fell into a slumber that lasted for years. I take this into consideration with most entities, however, since I wouldn’t want to be hurt from a stranger.
Do not say thank you. It can sometimes imply that you now owe them a favor. I tend to say ‘that was kind of you’, instead. I keep this in mind with most entities, too.
I’ve found that some fae don’t like it when I say ‘I’m sorry’, and would rather I show I’m sorry rather than just say it. I’ve given offerings to make amends before, which have been taken pretty alright. I’ve actually had some tell me to stop apologizing and get annoyed with me. (MY OWN EXPERIENCE).
Do not tell them your actual name. I go with this with most entities, too, though. There’s the thought that if you disclose your actual name to an entity that it can give them power over you.
There are some things that are said to repel fae, so I keep these things away from their altar. Some of these things are: iron, mirrors, citrus and clothing.
Iron, I’ve found, is more so a thing that says ‘do not speak with me’ symbol for some of the fae I’ve come across. Like it didn’t repel them, but they took it as a gesture of ‘DO NOT TALK TO ME’. (MY OWN EXPERIENCE HERE) Blacksmiths also used to put iron horseshoes in entrances in households to repel fae.
Clothing is sometimes said to offend fae, but there’s some legends that once a farmer gave a Pooka (type of fae) silken robes, and the Pooka went out into the world and found wealth. They later repaid the farmer.
I’ve actually had fae like citrus stuff, some don’t, some do. Most of the time they just tell me they don’t like the smell. (MY EXPERIENCE, ALONG WITH OTHER WORKERS).
I highly suggest to be mindful as to what you say. Things can be interpreted differently and could get you in trouble /points back to the thank you example/.
Hello, (I hate to ask really, it seems like you get these so much but) I've become interested in becoming a witch but do not plan on practicing Wicca- and I'm afraid that I may end up doing something wrong or incorrectly and searching hasn't done me very much good. Is there anything I am suppose to know so I wont mess up along the way?
hi! take a deep breath and relax — I don’t think you should worry too much about doing something “wrong.” witchcraft is a practice and it’s a learning process. there is usually trial and error involved. it’s okay to make mistakes (we all learn from them), so try not to be afraid of messing up.
here are some things I’d suggest in general for a beginner:
RESEARCH! this is one of your most important tools when approaching witchcraft. never stop studying! there is always something new to learn or a new perspective to consider. The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft by Judika Illes and Witchcraft: a History by D.G. Maxwell-Stuart are excellent books to start with. you can click here for a list of non-Wiccan related witchcraft books. here are some more book recommendations that you might find useful, categorized by topic.
go at your own pace. try not to rush, but don’t be afraid to jump in, either — do what feels right for you; trust your intuition and instincts.
it’s a good idea to research correspondences (herbal, mineral, lunar, etc), though there’s nothing wrong with coming up with your own correspondences and associations for materials. here’s a helpful post to start you off: How to Use Your Stuff.
this one is important: research materials before using them. for example, certain herbs should be handled with caution because they’re poisonous and/or may cause skin irritation, while others may interact negatively with certain medications. certain minerals should not be used in gem elixirs due to toxicity (here’s a list).
work on practicing meditation (see tips on my FAQ) and visualization (click for tips).
remember that tools are just that — tools. you don’t need a fancy altar, an athame, a wand, tons of herbs and crystals, or even candles to practice witchcraft. these are items that help you focus, but don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything on hand. it’s also fine to use substitutes. for example, white candles may be used in place of other colors, rosemary is a good substitute for most herbs and olive oil can be used to anoint items if you do not have any essential oils.
prior to performing any spellwork, it’s a good idea to cleanse the area (some people like to cast a circle). there are a number of ways you can do this - smoke cleansing (here’s how I do it), sound cleansing (bells, music, clapping, chanting, etc), steam, salt water, and/or sweeping with a besom (traditional broom).
be clear when stating, focusing on and/or directing your intent/energy when doing spellwork.
generally, it’s not a good idea to invoke any deities or other entities if you are not familiar with them. you do not have to call upon any gods or goddesses for help during a ritual or spell, unless you are comfortable with doing so.
I advise against performing spells that influence other people’s free will (mainly love spells to “make” someone fall for you).
take it a day at a time and I think you’ll be fine :) also, please visit my FAQ.
substitutions for common materials (for spells, not for ingestion):
Alright, its time to not be lazy and write this stuff down.
How Lizzy Does a Fairy Box
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Supplies needed
a gift box
a writing surface
sugar
flowers
cinnamon
scented oil
orange peels
lavender
rose petals
other flowery or sweet herbs
a note card
crystals
bay leaf
1. Anoint the box with the sweet scented oil.
2. Design a magic circle upon the drawing surface with the desire of attracting the desired type of fae. Then place the box upon the circle
3. place the herbs, sugar, and flowers into the box. Do your best to make it look pretty
4. Upon the bay leaf write the name you wished to be called. You will place it into the box, then add a lock of hair to the box.
5. Finally, you will place your hand upon the box and announce its purpose.
“Come fair from all around.
This gift is for those merry.
from circle and your mound,
This gift is for the kind fairy”
write the specific faery (or just faery in general) on the note and place the note card on the box. You will then place the box where you want to work with the faeries.
I would suggest outside or in your garden if possible.
