| Casting a Spell | | | | the subconscious. I never forget that the |
| I have a room set aside exclusively for my | | | | subconscious is very good at making do with raw |
| magical spell work, a room that is locked at all | | | | materials that it can shape to its own use. |
| times. This allows me to work undisturbed. My | | | | I never cast a spell until I have a clear and |
| work area is periodically cleaned with a purifying | | | | concise picture of what it is I wish to accomplish. |
| powder to keep away negative vibrations. I have | | | | This ties in with the saying "Be careful what |
| decorated it with things that put me in a magical | | | | you wish for, you just might get it." |
| mood. Things that stimulate all my physical | | | | I always ground out any extra energy I raise for |
| senses; colours for sight, incense for scent, music | | | | the spell, and bind the spell so that it expires |
| for hearing, wines for taste, and textures for feel. | | | | within the pre-determined amount of time. Once I |
| I have an altar set up that is used as a worktable. | | | | have cast the spell, I do not discuss it with |
| It’s size and shape is of a kind that appeals | | | | anyone except my client. Many spells peter out |
| to me; on this I place candles and other items | | | | because the person who cast it has spoken about |
| that assist me to concentrate on the work at | | | | it to people other than who it was for, this will rob |
| hand. I like to cover this altar with a white cloth | | | | the spell of its of power before it has a chance to |
| and place fresh cut flowers on it every day. | | | | work. The ancient bond placed on the magician |
| I always use the best candles, oils, and incenses | | | | was to dare, to know and to keep silent. |
| that I can afford, or I make my own; for | | | | Above all, at all times, I remember the Rede: |
| scrimping on materials has a negative effect on | | | | "An ye harm none, so do what you will. |