I Put A Spell On You || Spell Casting Tips For The New Witch
by Kirsten Renee
What exactly is magick? Many people have different definitions as to what it is and how they use it. Fashion icon and witch Gaby Herstik describes Magick as “Action + Energy + Intention”. She goes on to explain her meaning by using "Happy Birthday” as a reference. Gaby’s definition is one of the infinite ways to describe your personal style of spell casting/magick. For me, I define magick as a “circuit board method" meaning I use spells/conjure/etc to be the conductor of my energetic intention. Magick is an artform and science, there’s many ways to get an outcome! The circuit board method is what I call simple magick, because it’s based off of science experiments I did in high school. When you think of conducting energy you need a few things to make it happen. Energy, Power, Watts and Joules are normally what you would see in a science equation. In terms of magick ( in my world!) to successfully conjure/cast a spell I need Energy, Purpose, Visualization and Skill.
Energy - in reference to personal and situational settings, where my head’s at?
Purpose - What is my objective for this spell?
Visualization - What process and outcome do I see for myself?
Skill - Do I need to tweak this spell to fit my skill set?
There’s literally a spell for anything and everything, want to get someone to stop talking to you a freezer spell works wonders! Some spells are simple and some can be a bit more intricate, no matter the steps the entire point is that your magick is focused + sure. Example, freezer spells can be used for many things, to banish people, freeze your assets, put a pause on a situationship, etc. Everyone has different techniques, but here’s how I like to do mine.
Have something to put your petition/written request on. Some people use jars, or other freezable bottles. If you don’t have that a plastic tupperware dish works just fine!
You’ll need something to represent what you’re putting a hold on. If it’s a person, a photo or just their name written down will do. If it’s money, you can write down an amount on the money and place it in the container.
Now for the liquid, depending on the spell you can use various liquids. Doing a love freezer spell, a little sugar water or rose water goes a long way. Want to get someone off your back, vinegar, salt water, or even your own pee (yes, you read that right) can do wonders.
Seal it! You can seal your freezer spell by using candle wax! Black for banishing or red/pink if you’re doing something involving love. Don’t have a candle, don’t worry you can also use aluminum foil (shiny side down) as a reflective/mirror tool.
Preparing yourself for spellwork can be simple or if you’re like me a whole ritual to do some magick! Having a ritual is important and sacred, because it’s how you connect yourself to whatever you work with. In my workings, it depends on what time of day, what day of the week and moon phase. I check all of these things before doing any spellwork, because that is when I am most comfortable doing it. Preparing yourself for any sort of magickal working should be when you are most comfortable! Don’t know where to start, here’s a few ideas of things you can do to create your own pre-spellwork ritual.
A ritual bath - Gather up bath salts, CBD bath oil, herbs, essential oils, etc. use ones that go with whatever intention you have set for yourself. A favorite of mine is Lavender, Rose, Chamomile, mint and epsom salt! Sometimes even just a nice soak with a bath bomb can do the trick as well. Washing away your worries and letting your body float into a meditative state is key!
Light candles! Candles are one of my favorite parts of any ritual. I usually get candles that correspond to what I’m doing. When I want to pick up my spirits and invoke more self love, pink and red candles are my favorite!
Pour yourself a glass of your favorite drink! If I’m doing a morning ritual, water or a nice protein packed smoothie! For evening, a nice glass of wine, water or my favorite pressed juice!
Some witches + magick folk like to wear specific clothing! Some wear all white, or all black. Others wear color coordinated clothing. I like to wear what makes me comfortable, usually a comfortable dress or favorite PJ’s!
Casting a circle! Circle casting is a way to hone in the magick in one space! Your circle is specifically your space to do your work. I like to pray, meditate, dance, sing, talk to Goddess, pull tarot, etc.
Set up your work space! Set an area where you can’t be disturbed, if you live with others I suggest placing a sign on your bedroom door. Prepare your alter, light your candles, prepare your herbs if you’re using them. Do what feels natural to you and don’t worry about messing up!
Speaking of messing up, there’s literally no right way to do your magick, just a way that works for you! Even if you’ve never created your own spell and use one that someone else has given you, that’s fine! You can always add and rewrite things to premade rituals and spells. The gift of magick is that it is special to the individual. Think of spellwork as a take home project, it’s your idea, your execution and effort! When you’re working a spell, you can do a lot with that. Some spells require you to do the work and then leave it to do its thing. Some spells you can add to over time! For instance, I recently did a money jar spell and I got the base idea from Lisa Marie Basile’s book “Light Magic for Dark Times”. I’ve added my own flare to it of course, but here’s what I did.
You’ll need;
A mason jar
cinnamon, a whole bay leaf, crushed red pepper, cayenne pepper.
Loose change/ dollars (you can also use shredded money!)
a petition/written affirmation
Pyrite
Every time I have loose change or dollars in my pocket I add it to the jar. Feeding it’s energy and my own monetary needs! Money jars are great for those of you who want to bring a little cushion to your finances. Here’s the thing, money is an energy source and you shouldn’t fear it or be uncomfortable with it. To be fully into your magick workings you must first believe that you are deserving of whatever intention you have set. Rejoice in your magick and your connection to the universe.
No matter what type of witch you are or spells you cast, remember that your magick lives within you! As above, so below. As within, so without!
