Hi Readers,
Like my previous post on spellcrafting tips I have been considering the different elements of spellcasting. I would like to share a few tips that have helped within my personal practice. I hope that they help you find ways to help you in your spellcasting process. Keep in mind, this is all my personal experience. I am not an expert I am just sharing a few tips to help. If you are a part of a tradition, then follow those guidelines.
Meditate or do something to get yourself in an altered state:
I mentioned altered states of consciousness in my meditation series, and I am mentioning it here at this point because you ideally want to be in an altered state and center before casting any spells. This allows you to focus, concentrate, in addition to providing, you to be further in alignment with your goal for your spell along with your Will. In performing meditation and being in alignment with your Will your spell is more likely to be effective in becoming manifested in the physical. You will not be focusing on bills, chores, or some other daily aspects of life. When casting a spell, it is best when you clear about what you want, can focus your Will, visualization, and concentrate solely on your magickal goal. Meditation or some other form getting you into an altered sate can assist with this. Even If its deep breathing, lighting incense that helps you get into that state, or something else. Perhaps, a song helps you get into that state as well. Use all three of these or what works for you.
Get grounded and centered:
Grounding is a great way to help with your spellcasting. Grounding allows you to connect, be present, and helps you to stabilize your energy. Also, grounding allows you to release excess energy after a magickal working or ritual. This has just been my personal experience. I use grounding in some form when I cast spells or hold ritual. I usually like to ground with the energy of the Earth sometimes I will visualize a tree, imagining my feet like roots and my hands like branches reaching towards the sky. This is because I learned a while ago and it works for me. However, I have also grounded with Solar energy. Along with grounding being centered as centering yourself energetically and physically can help with spellcasting. This will help you especially If you are combining these with meditation as part of a meditation. Centering allows your energy to be stable and keeps you balanced energetically. Further centering can keep you aligned with your own energies in addition to keeping you aligned within your environment which includes the energies around you. Centering takes many forms such as breathing techniques such as what is used in meditation but can be done in other ways. For example, I like to focus on visualizing my physical body after I have ground, I usually feel the energy moving towards a specific place within my physical body such as my stomach or heart. However, I have found that this can change for me depending on the situation I am in. Different traditions and paths have a different view on what centering is along with how to do it, and where. I have seen references to “Finding your center” which in some paths or cultures refers to a specific place within the body like the Solar Plexus or heart. Go with what you have learned, what your tradition states If you are in one, and what works for you.
Make sure you will not be disturbed:
I feel like every Witch whether new or not has experienced casting a spell or holding a ritual where someone or something has interrupted the process. Maybe the phone rings and you forgot to turn it off. I have experienced someone interrupting me even after I stated I am not to be disturbed. I would send texts, call someone If you live with people, and maybe put of a sign. I say this because I had an in issue getting my concentration back afterword. Use what works for your specific situation.
If you forget something just go, get it:
I cannot tell you how many instances for which I have been in the middle of a spell when I realized I forgot a lighter or something else! Do not panic, just go get it. Different traditions will have a different process for this. If you have cast a circle you can cut a door energetically to get the item. I have found this can help but I like to just cast the circle large enough to house my entire space. For example, the entire room I am in, so I do not have to cut a door. If I do, I simply cut it using either my hand or a tool like Athame If I am using one. I do this at the start of my circle so in the East for example. Then I step through it and get what I need then close it after I am back in the circle. If this is not a part of your Craft, then use what works. Do not worry If you do not have it just use what you have or go get that item!
I hope these tips have helped you in some way. If I did not cover something, please leave a comment!!
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