Writing Your Own Spells

This post is written by Silvervixen and I want to give her a special thank you for sharing it with our coven.


First you need to consider what kind of spell you want to write. Will it be a rain spell, a protection spell, or maybe a healing spell?

Once you've gotten down what kind of spell you want to do, consider your intent behind it. Do you want to make it rain because the plants are drying up? Do you know someone who is struggling and needs some protection? Or perhaps you want to help heal someone who is sick? Dig deep and really feel out the reasons behind why you want to do this kind of spell. You should ask yourself- Do I really need to cast this spell? Make sure your spell isn't going to harm others. Is it going to take away free will from someone? If your intentions are pure and not out of spite or hate, then you can proceed.

The next thing you are going to wanna do is really consider if you want to use tools. If you do, what kinds of tools will you need? Every tool has an energy you can add to a spell, so consider them very carefully. At this time you may also wish to consider the use of herbs or stones as well, as they too are a type of tool. Remember that if you feel you don't need a tool, then don't use one.


Once you know what materials you are going to use, if you desire to use any at all, you can move on to a moon phase, or a day of the week, colors, gods and goddesses etc... Or you can choose not to use one at all. Now is the time to also consider, how fast do you want the spell to work, and what exactly you want the outcome to be.


Now comes the fun part. You have all the basic criteria down. You can now start working on the actual writing of the spell. Remember that when you write your own spells, you put your own energy into them, and these will work better because of that. (This same technique can also be used for rewriting other spells that you may find).
Once you have the spell written you are ready to plan a basic outline for casting.

Here's one you can use to help you (this is based on the use of a candle, and remember this is only an outline, that means it's just here to give you a rough idea)

1/ Casting the spell on the day and in the moon that is needed
2/ Anointing a candle (of which color you would have found out in the step above) with oil and herbs (which you also found out in the step above).
3/ Then lighting the candle and saying a rhyme, chant or verse to the god or goddess you are calling upon stating exactly what you want the outcome of the spell to be.
4/ Putting your hands over the candle (not so you burn yourself) focus your energies into the candle envisioning them as a bright white light which will power the spell.
5/ Then you have the choice of blowing the candle out a burying the remaining or letting it burn down completely which will send the spell out into the universe.
6/ Finish the spell by saying:

With harm to none, So mote it be. (or something along these lines)

You should write the whole spell out as above exactly how you plan on casting it, so you have it in front of you and there will be no mistakes when it comes to casting it for real.


Don't forget to cast your circle before the spell, or remove it afterward. Just make sure you are working in a clean area and cleanse the room of negativity before hand by sprinkling some salt water around and keeping a bowl of salt in the room to absorb negative energies. Smudging is also a good idea!
Dont forget most spells unless specified in it will take anything up to 21 days to manifest although most work quickly if the need is great.

By: LightBoy / Beginner
Sep 11, 2012

The best type of spell is the one you have created yourself with your own words and rhymes. Remember, as much energy as you put in your magick is as much energy as you will get out from it. And believe. The key is to believe.

In making your spells, it helps to write things out first and then work your ritual out from there. Here is an outline you can use as a guideline. You will probably need to go through the entire outline for the first few spells.

1. Define the goal of the ritual. Understand your magickal need. Know what it is you are casting this spell for.


2. Find or create the words of power you will need (a chant or prayer). A simple rhyme will do. Memorize these, it helps to not have to look into your book or piece of paper constantly.


2. If you are invoking a deity and/or anything else, decide on who and/or what and memorize an invocation or simply create one of your own. (For an example, if you were calling Hecate, you could simply say, "Hecate, Dark Goddess, I call thee!").


3. Decide when and where you will work your magick, keeping in mind the lunar phases and days of the week.


4. Plan how you will visualize your goal in your mind. Describe it.


5. Decide on any correspondences, such as herbs, colors, elements, and tools, that you want in your ritual. Write these down and decied on how to include them in the ritual. (Example: "Water would be appropriate for this ritual, so I will have a bowl of water on my altar").


With all this written out, you are ready to decide how you will perform the ritual using the information you have gathered. Now, let's start the magick!

- At the appropriate time, gather the items and go to the place you are going to cast your spell.

- Cast your circle.

- Invite or invoke whoever and/or whatever you want present for this spell. Say any prayers you want.

- Clear your mind and begin visualizing your goal as you planned. You can state your goal out loud if you want to.

- Raise energy within yourself. Say your words of power or do whatever you like to raise energy. Light your candles, charge your stones, dance, sing, etc. to focus your attention and raise energy. Here is where you should involve your correspondences in the spell.

- When you feel you have raised all the energy possible, release it to do your will. Throw your arms up, cry out, whatever makes you feel like you're releasing the energy.

- Finish the spell with a "So mote it be" or "This is my will, so it shall be." It is a sign of closure and a declaration that you know your magick will be successful.

- Ground your energy. This is also very important. Any extra energy could possibly result in unwanted results or even harm.

- Thank whoever and/or whatever was there to help you and close the circle. Closing the circle is very important. If you don't close it properly, you may let loose some remaining energy in the circle, and that is never good.


- Record the spell in your Book of Shadows and save any remaining items that you wish in your personal witch's box, if you have one.


source: http://www.witchesgrimoire.com/bos/spellconstruction.htm