| If you wish to perform Wicca spells, you must | | | | This is because it is good to have a close, |
| first learn to abide by some basic principles. While | | | | personal connection with your spells and to build |
| this may sound a little restrictive you will actually | | | | experience first hand. You can also tailor your |
| find that they will increase the efficacy and even | | | | Wicca spells to your particular needs and make |
| enjoyment of casting your Wicca spells. So | | | | them more personal. This will often be more |
| before we go on to the actual spells themselves, | | | | focused and powerful than merely emulating |
| here are some of the basics for you to consider: | | | | another's work so give it a go. Start simple and |
| - The Wiccan Rede (meaning advice) - "An it | | | | find what feels comfortable and natural for you. |
| harm none, do what ye will" | | | | Experiment to find what ingredients you work |
| - Law of Threefold Return - whatever you do will | | | | best with, see maybe if you are drawn to a |
| come back to you with 3 times the power, so | | | | particular element and what preparations for |
| always consider of the implications and | | | | casting a Wicca spell work best. In short, just go |
| consequences. | | | | for it! |
| - The Eight Virtues - mirth, reverence, honour, | | | | Wicca Spells |
| humility, strength, beauty, power and compassion. | | | | However much I tell you to go and see for |
| Seek to include these values not only in your spell | | | | yourself, I also appreciate that it is confusing to |
| work but also in your life in general. You will be | | | | start with. You have probably come to this article |
| surprised at how much you can improve your life | | | | looking for a Wicca spell to get you started so I |
| with this rule alone. | | | | have included a simple candle spell that works |
| - Five Core Elements - The pentagram is the | | | | within the Wiccan way. |
| symbol of Wicca and it represents the core | | | | Preparation is essential so relax by either taking a |
| elements of the universe: earth, air, fire, water | | | | long bath or use meditation. When you feel you |
| and spirit. These are to be respected always. | | | | are in the right frame of mind, set out your work |
| Learn to work and channel their unique powers. | | | | space with a candle, a candle holder, a scroll with |
| Casting a Circle | | | | your statement of intent (what you are hoping to |
| Not always essential but it can be very powerful | | | | achieve) on it and any visual prompts you require |
| and affirming to have a sacred and consecrated | | | | such as photos or tarot cards. |
| space to work within. In much the same way | | | | Once you are ready to begin, hold the candle and |
| people use a Church or religious place of worship | | | | say: |
| to pray, this can give a sense of peace and | | | | "O gracious Goddess, Gracious God, |
| safety. There are many ways and opinions on | | | | I consecrate this candle in your name, |
| how to cast a circle so explore as many as | | | | May it burn as brightly as the flame in your soul." |
| possible and find the right way for you. But think | | | | Place the candle in the holder before you and then |
| of a place in your home that will be quiet and | | | | light it. Say: |
| private for you to work in. | | | | "Blessed flame of sacred power, |
| Wicca Altars and Tools | | | | Burning in the presence of the Goddess, |
| Again, a Wicca altar is not always completely | | | | I bring you my prayer, know my need, |
| essential but seeing as you cannot expect to be | | | | I ask of you this magic deed." |
| successful without preparation and practise it can | | | | If you feel you are particularly drawn to a |
| be a good idea to set up a designated area to | | | | particular God or Goddess then you can insert |
| work on your Wicca spells. | | | | their name and ask for their blessings. Read out |
| You may not have any Wicca tools to work with | | | | your statement of intent, referring to your visual |
| yet with but you can substitute them with other | | | | prompts for closer affinity if needed. Then you |
| objects that will do the job almost as well. Just | | | | need to complete the spell to close down the |
| make sure you consecrate them first. Smudging | | | | energies: |
| with lavender and sage is a simple but effective | | | | "I ask only good to come of this spell and by the |
| way. | | | | will of the God and Goddess I proclaim it |
| You will want to represent the elements in the | | | | complete. Mote it be!" |
| work space you choose for your Wicca spells | | | | I hope this gives you the confidence to get |
| though - salt for earth, incense or a feather for | | | | started in your Wicca path and that you enjoy |
| air, a candle for fire and place some water in a | | | | your experience. Don't let your search for |
| goblet or bowl. | | | | knowledge and interest in Wicca spells stop here. |
| A Word On Writing Your Own Wicca Spells | | | | For free spells and more info, please click the link |
| Followers of Wicca often write their own spells. | | | | for my blog. You're most welcome there! |