Spells, Exercises, and Lessons for Beginner Witches

At the top, lol. Start reading the ones at the top, and work your way to the bottom

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That's awesome, Fiona! Thank's for sharing.

Hi Navya; Witchcraft is just a skill; and magic is like a natural resource. It's like fire. Yes, you can burn yourself if you're not careful. Fire isn't malevolent looking to get you, it's just powerful. You can do so much good with it though if you're willing to learn how to work with it.

Witchcraft isn't inherently malevolent either. There are negative energies and negative entities in the world; but they're everywhere. Witchcraft doesn't make it worse; it can open your awareness to these things, but it can also help you defend yourself and others against them more. Mostly, though, Witchcraft is just going to be a practical skill, helping you along with your goals and personal growth.

Do's are: read/study, meditate, strengthen your mind, begin working with manipulating energy.

Don'ts: don't look for power outside of yourself (in a tool, in a spell, etc.; it's not, it's in you). Practice ethically and think about the consequences of your actions. Don't dabble; learn it right or don't bother.

That's my advice; best of luck :o)

Hi Cally... I recommend you start with a good meditation regime, because a well trained mind is the only essential tool in Witchcraft. It's also important to truly understand what you're doing, and what your mind should be doing during a spell (because that is what actually makes magic happen).

Best of luck!

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Hi Natalie... spells are a method to help perform an act of magic. You write them when you need them, or you find ones others wrote and tweak them if you like to suit your specific purpose. There is no set amount of spells, it's just a set of instructions or something like a recipe.

Of course, the power is not in the spell-- it's in the Witch using the spell (mental discipline, knowing what one is doing, etc.).

Hi, I pretty much delve into that for each specific herb (medicinal, culinary, craft, household, spiritual/magical uses). In general, in any of my articles on spells or rituals, how-tos, etc. if it includes herbs it tells you which ones would be good and how to use them. Thanks :o)

Hi Harshita; Witches use incense of all kinds in ritual, because the scent adds yet one more sensory experience that stimulates the mind. But a sealed package of incense sticks-- sounds to me more like they ended up there for an innocuous reason. Do you have any friends/family members who might be trying to encourage you to pray, that maybe put it in there? Is it possible you put your bag down somewhere (work, a store, etc.) that maybe someone mixed it up with another bag, or maybe someone dropped incense and thought it was yours and stuck it in there?

I mean, yes. Sounds odd, and maybe it is a sign of some sort that you should get more in touch with your spiritual side. But if someone did put them there, I'm guessing it was more with a hope that you'd follow through; not with a spell to force you to do anything.

If you don't want to use them and don't want to throw them away, why not make a gift to them to someone who can use them? Or donate them to a religious group or something? That way they get used as they were meant to be used but you don't have to feel obligated, or that you did something offensive.

Thank you so much, Rick! So kind of you to say, thanks for commenting. :0)

Hi Cameron; you don't have to be Wiccan to learn magic. Wicca is just one religion, and we embrace magic as a spiritual act. But anyone of any religion can learn magic.

I wouldn't just look for any old person to teach you. There are scam artists. And there are wanna-be gurus looking to inflate their own sense of self importance. And of course, you have to be careful with strangers online.

Your best bet is to, first off, start reading and meditating. Because any good teacher is going to expect a student to have taken some initiative to learn.

You might then want to start visiting some Pagan or occult shops in your area, looking for events such as festivals and psychic fairs, etc. Network and get to know people locally.

Hi Marsha; I do hope your legal troubles work out; writing a spell takes some know-how, and so does casting it. If you're new to Witchcraft you might not have the time you need to accomplish this on your own and you might want to seek someone to cast it on your own behalf. I would say try to find a local conjure man/woman (hoodoo) if you can for court cases to come out in your favor and ask them if they'll chew some roots for you. You might try your local spiritual/metaphysical/curio shops to find one.

Hi Petra; real Witchcraft is not like movies or rumors. More likely the storm would have come whether you were angry or not (it's summer... common time for thunderstorms at sea. In my region they happen almost daily).

Real Witchcraft is a spiritual art rooted in nature and psychology.... it's real easy to tell if you're a Witch. You only need to answer one question:

Do you practice Witchcraft (intentionally study, work with energy, train the mind, cast spells and perform deliberate magical workings, etc.)?

If yes, you are a Witch. If no, you are not a Witch.

If you want to be a Witch, you can be. But don't look for a power. It's not a power. It's a learned skill... learning to manipulate and work with natural energies. Learn it, and you'll be a Witch.

Felix spellbook is just a book where Witches keep spells, and that's pretty much it.

Book of Shadows was coined by Wicca's founder, Gerald Gardner, and contains a hodgepodge of information pertaining to your spiritual studies, practices & development. It can contain spells, but also liturgy, info about the Gods, your favorite sabbat cookie recipe, coven bylaws, you might write down some vision you had, etc.

BOS have become popular with non-Wiccans as well. But some Witches just like to keep a spell book and keep it simple.

Hi Ghady; not really sure about your question. Who is 'they'? How do 'they' know you have bad energy and spirits? Can you learn Wicca with whom?

I'm sorry; there are times when we are plagued by some unwanted spirits, or a build-up of negative energy. There are general things you can do-- banishings, cleansings, uncrossings, etc. to help resolve the situation.

Anyone can study the Wiccan religion.

Maybe a little elaboration will help me understand your problem better.

Hi King; so glad I inspired you! You can always check witchvox.com to see if there are any local shops in your area. There are also great Pagan/spiritual shops online: Lucky Mojo, Sacred Grove, Magickal Cat, etc. are all known for great quality. A lot of dealers work through Amazon and Ebay as well. You have to be cautious with quality when going through those websites though-- especially with essential oils, as a lot of shops sell fragrance oils (artificial/chemical) and label them essential oils. You can usually tell by the price, or research the company's for their purity rating.

Making essential oils is a huge endeavor, I have yet to even tackle that as it requires a great deal of herbal product as well as specialized equipment to extract the oils... too involved for me. I personally prefer to make infused oils before using fragrance/chemical/poor quality oil. Infused oils involves mixing herbs (fresh or dry) with a base oil and letting them steep. It can be a less expensive home remedy to essential oils.

Don't overlook for herbs your local farmer's market, supermarket, or starting your own little pots on the windowsill!

Hi Paul. I can't really help, as in all my decades of being a Witch, all my teachers, students, groups I've belonged to, events I've gone to, etc., I've never actually known anyone with any kind of powers like you see in the movies, such as starting fires in the mind. I imagine that unless you're living in a very rustic setting where you need to start fires daily, it'd be terribly impractical.

You might want to read this article I've written; particularly the section entitled 'Controlling the Elements":

Elemental Powers and Finding Your Wiccan Element: https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/Wicca-for-B...

In short though, I would suggest to anyone who had a psychic ability that the best way towards controlling it would begin with meditation to mentally discipline oneself.

Best of luck!

Hi Lashun; that depends on a lot of things... For one thing, the person you're in a relationship with gets a say about it.

I'd need to know more about what you mean before I could recommend a course of action. There are a lot of ways to use magic to help along your relationship.

If you mean by keeping your relationship together that you want to keep someone around when that person wants to leave, I should point out that this is not a Witchcraft website that promises "I can help you trap the object of affection with emotional bondage , 100% guaranteed". From my perspective, it's better to use magic to let someone go and help yourself move on than it is to use it to emotionally enslave people. I don't recommend it... it never results in a healthy, balanced, happy couple.

Hi Samirah;

Well, it's good to keep an open mind. So it's possible that you're natural psychic abilities are strong enough to push someone; it's also possible it was a mistake-- a misinterpretation of events. Only time and practice will tell how that plays out.

There are no age limits. Psychic abilities are not the same thing as Witchcraft, though they tend to overlap.

Mental discipline is key to controlling anything, so I'd say you need to start with a daily meditation regime.

Good luck!

thanks Dee1

Thank you very much Joe, I appreciate it!

Like all spiritual beliefs, everyone has their own perspective. This is mine ;o) I encourage everyone to decide for themselves.

Hi, Hi! lol. Yes, many protection spells, it's a basic necessity, casting them over children, family, the self, my home, my car, my stuff.

There are those that are ongoing (creating a charm is ideal and charging it; you might occasionally recharge it if it seems to need a boost).There are also those meant to give a powerful punch for a specific situation (for example, if you're going for surgery).

Depends too, what are you trying to protect from?

Hi Mama Tracy, sure a blank BOS is a great gift. Though I would recommend giving it to your friend as a 'blank slate' without any your own magic attached, this is something your friend needs to do to bond with her own tools.

Shape shifting doesn't really work like that, where you can, say, transform yourself into a cat or dolphin or something. That is fiction, so no, can't help with those.

Shape shifting is more like opening yourself up to the point of view of another, and in doing so taking on some of its essence. It can be a very powerful and moving endeavor, it's more achieved through meditation & practice than spells though (spells don't give us shortcuts with certain things that require work and time; but spells can help us along as we make the effort).

Hope that helps!

Hi Zeke; I have a philosophy about when someone asks me to help them with something when I'm not that confident in my own knowledge/skills-- if you don't feel ready to teach, then volunteer to learn it with them. Just offer to study together, and since you have a head start, offer that insight. Thanks so much!

Hi Hon; you bring up some good questions.

As for the emotions, yes it's pretty essential to have basic mental discipline over things like emotions. And yes, people who suffer from mental disorders can overcome the obstacles, though you have to be cautious and sensible and monitor your mental health.

There are two reasons for problems with controlling emotions: chemical imbalance (in which there are treatments to help bring into check) and lack of discpline (which can be improved through effort and practice).

Once you get treatment for your chemical imbalance issues, you can put yourself in a place in which you're ready for spells and workings to help that along even further, you can get yourself into an 'upward spiral'.

Lucid dreaming is loosely related to Witchcraft in that it's a state of consciousness, and Witches need to learn to altar their states of consciousness. A lot of trance work or divination would be done through about the same state of consciousness as lucid dreaming-- going deep into the subconscious, but just hovering enough to maintain conscious thought.

As for atheism, Witchcraft as I have always understood it is a skill. It can be matched with any (or no) religion. There's no need to call on Gods for spells if you don't want to.

Now, as for technology/modern things-- sure, it's possible. Our ancient ancestors used what they had at their disposal; they used what was there simply because it's what was there.

Practices like Hoodoo began incorporating modern conveniences like refrigerators and freezers and gum wrappers. There's also techno Witches who I don't know much about myself (never considered myself a very technical person). It's not a matter of heresy; it's using what works. Everything in the universe holds its own type of power-- what matters is figuring out how that is relevant to you so you can use it toward your goals.

Do not sell yourself short, you ask great questions that show you're thinking is on a good track!

Hi Nick; There are different opinions on this topic. My opinion is that Witchcraft is a literal craft-- a skill. It's learned. Witches practice a spiritual art rooted in nature and psychology. It requires a lot of learning and mental discipline, and then practice, but I don't think only certain people can do it and certain people can't. We work with natural resources here, to which everyone has access.

I have never seen evidence of 'powers'... the powers are in nature, not in us. We can just choose to use them, or not.

Some people have more natural talent to work with than others, just as with any study. But ultimately the people who become adept are the people who put in the serious effort to hone and improve their skills. It takes a lot of mental discipline, a lot of patients, a lot of study, but people putting in the work will see the benefits. You get out of it what you put into it.

Hope that helps, good luck on your path.

Hi Miserable Girl; I'm sorry to hear of the hard time you're having and I'm glad to hear you'er feeling better. Before trying spells I highly recommend trying to work on your mind and cleansing away some of the negativity with which you're struggling right now. Meditation, mindfulness, getting into a grounding and centering routine could really benefit you most in helping you right now with your frame of mind and dealing with things before jumping into spells.

I don't know WhiteW. so I can't what she's experiencing or even if she interprets those experiences correctly. It's not for me to say.

But spells do not work like in fiction, in my experience. You can use a spell to try and help protect yourself, but no, it can't make you invincible. Spells are also not a 'power', they're a skill-- good Witches are people who have learned the necessary skills and honed them.

But no, people who use Witchcraft are not going to take over the world.

Hi name; no I don't believe that's true at all.

There's only magic and it's a neutral force; like fire, it can heat your home or burn it down. Doesn't make one fire good and the other fire bad. It's still just energy.

As in all things in life you have to consider ethics when using resources. But it all works on the same principles.

Keep practicing Durga. ;o)

Absolutely, Dex; Witches are both men and women.

LOL Lottie; good questions/conversation is not spam. But if you prefer you can contact me through my website contact form (wicclit.com) or through here on my Hubpages profile.

I understand how parents can be; I have parents... heck, I am a parent, lol, with kids ages 15-25. Even if I don't agree with your parents' position on Wicca, I respect that they have their own beliefs and are trying to do what they think is right for you.

If your parents don't approve of Witchcraft, try studying books on related topics-- psychology (how the mind works, neurolinguistic programming, psychology of color/sounds/etc), mythology, history, meditation/mindfulness, mental discipline, herbs (gardening/herbal medicine/etc) and nature in general, chemistry, astronomy, etc. A book doesn't have to specifically say "Witchcraft" to have useful information for Witches. You read, you learn, you apply the knowledge to your craft.

Hope that helps!

~Sage

Hi Lottie; thank you, I am glad you're enjoying my articles, and please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions I can help with.

You can certainly use online as a resource; eventually I recommend getting books but you can actually raid your public library for good resources as well. Inter-library loans will often help you obtain books from others. There are also some great ebooks on Amazon for as little as $1 or $2 you might want to consider eventually. Ultimately though, it's a continuous study, so take what you can.

Hi WW; doesn't sound to me like there is anything wrong with you to me. You have some talents, and if you choose you can study and learn. This will help you bring those natural talents under better control, and develop them. That takes effort, but again this is up to you. If you haven't already started, meditation and mindfulness are a good place to begin.

Hi White W. Sounds to me like you're human! You have some talents with psychic abililties, etc.; and if you wish to explore those or learn Witchcraft and develop them, that is certainly a choice you can make... or not make. You're human, so you have free will! It's all up to you.

Hope that helps :o)

Hello; It is always possible to cast a spell-- what's in question is, will it actually do anything? It's very rarely 0% or 100%... usually it's going to fall somewhere in between, kinda like when you take a test. You want to improve your odds of doing well, so you want to prepare. Think of the target you don't even know as if you were taking a test on a subject that is completely foreign to you, as opposed to taking a test on a subject you've studied in depth.

Let's say you don't know a guy with unicorn tattoos, rainbow hair & tutus. Even if a guy like that is out there, you sending a random spell with no real target in mind, only a vague description of a target, it is unlikely anything is going to take effect. Or something might happen, but it will be mild and fizzle out quickly.

Let's say you know a guy like that, you just don't know his name or where he is. That's a little better of a connection-- you have a specific person in mind. It's still pretty far removed, so it might not be ideal, but it's possible-- the Witch's skill is definitely going to come into play here.

If you can get something personal (some of that hair, a business card, he forgets his pen behind, throws a tissue in the trash, etc.)... then you have even more of a personal connection, so your chances are getting pretty good. Your chances are improving, but there are still variables (for example, is he a Witch? Perhaps he's got his own protection spells on himself, which will make yours harder to manifest).

As for not harming anyone, that's certainly an issue of ethics that people can debate. Most people are not just looking to deliberately hurt others at random, and as I've mentioned, that wouldn't work out for them as well in the long run. Being human, occasionally people get tempted to do something petty or mean; someone might want to cast a spell on an ex out of revenge, etc. Doesn't make it right, doesn't even make them a bad person, just a person making an unethical choice.

At other times, I feel like harm can be justified. I look at it this way: if someone threatened my safety or my kids' safety, I'd be willing to use a bat to defend myself. I feel the same way with my magic-- if someone poses a real serious threat, I will do whatever it takes -- magical or mundane -- to defend me & mine.

As always, morals and ethics are debatable and people have different positions on them. But the idea that people get into Witchcraft just to run around wreaking havoc on random strangers-- that's more from rumor & fiction than reality. It'd be like being suspicious of everyone who owns a knife because they could, if they wanted to, hurt people with it. It happens, but for the most part it is unlikely and not something people are even thinking about.

Hope that helps

~Sage

No problem Cupcake and thank you, very sweet of you to say. Best way to reach me is through my website wicclit.com-- but just a warning, my family celebrates Samhain big and we have people coming, and then I am going to a retreat that is practically 'off the grid' that's about a 12 hour drive from here. So until Nov. 8 or 9 I probably won't be doing much email checking. If there's no rush, I'll definitely get back to you. ;o)

Hi Cupcake; the more of a personal connection is, the better it is for the caster. The less of a connection, the less likely there will be any effect. I can't say it's impossible, but the less of a connection the more unlikely.

Innocent people certainly don't deserve to be randomly cursed, but that's not usually a concern. Real life Witches don't generally going around randomly cursing people for several reasons:

1) as I said, without a personal connection, it's only going to make the Witch's job harder.

2) If your job is going to be that much harder, more time consuming, more draining, require more supplies, etc., the Witch is hardly likely to go through all of that for someone they don't even know. I mean, that is LOT of work to do for someone you don't know or give a hoot about. You'd have to be some kind of obsessive psychopath.

3) Witches who are just looking to hurt people or cause mischief don't usually get very adept at their Craft... when you're cursing people you have to really wallow in negativity, so you're basically making your life miserable too. Doing this for any length of time is just going to result in all kinds of problems in your life. It does not put you in a healthy state of mind to advance in your craft. Because of this, those who try to pull power trips on others are usually not a threat.

Aside from this, Witches, like most people, have ethics. Just because you can pick up a rock and throw it at some old lady's head doesn't mean you would do it. Most people would not do that. Likewise, most Witches do not go around randomly cursing innocent people they don't know for silly reasons.

If someone says they are doing this, chances are the are 1) a poser trying to scare you or 2) someone who doesn't really understand the Craft enough to do much harm with it.

I don't think your friend really has anything to worry about if some random person she barely knows claims to be targeting her, but if she wants to she can start meditating and visualize a shield surrounding her made of mirror. This should shoot back anything anyone is sending her.

Let me know if there's anything else that might help.

~Sage

Hi Cupcake; There are various methods of divination and psychic abilities one would use to try and gain information about others. Of course, ethics are a question one has to address when doing this. To prevent it, there are methods of shielding or even protective spells. Hope that helps.

Hi Michelle; you can get in touch with my through my website at wicclit.com. If I can help you or point you in the right direction, I will.

Hi Sarah;

Witches are normal people. Whether one calls oneself a Witch is not the issue; it's a matter of whether one has studied and developed their skills to practice. Anyone can do that... you need to learn the basics before casting spells, but yes, you can then cast spells too.

Chloe, that's wonderful that you have your parents' support. For a lot of kids that's half the battle. Good luck with your studies and feel free to ask me questions here or on my website (wicclit.com).