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Do you have to wear dark clothing when spellcasting? I don't mean a dark-colored cloak I mean ''regular'' clothes. Also,do I have to stare at moon when spellcasting?

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no and no

From what I have learned so far you don't HAVE to wear a cloak/robe. You can wear normal clothes:

"...just wear clean clothing of natural fibers such as cotton, wool, and silk. So long as you are comfortable with what you are (or aren't) wearing, you're doing fine." Scott Cunningham, Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner

I prefer to wear black or white while casting or doing any magical work .I also have special outfit that I wear only when casting .
Staring at moon will depend of the type of spell you are performing .There is such thing as Moon Magic .I like saluting the Moon sadly we see it very rarely here .
If I could afford I will purchase robe ,because it will work even better for me .Wearing it or special outfit helps you to prepare better for magical work .

When doing banishment or binding spells I've always found that wearing black helps me to focus and increase my energy levels. Using Black Sea salt when casting my circle for this kind of work is also beneficial.

thanks for the info

Something is to be noted about clothing when casting. Clothing can act as a barrier or wall between you and external forces. The lack of clothing as well as the presence of clothing makes a difference in some cases. I'm air, there are many things that I must do naked when learning them for the first time. I need to be in as much contact with my element as possible... and as being wind, it does have its quirks. I enjoy wearing shorts and tank tops because it makes connecting the the natural flow easier. On the contrary, being naked also makes you vulnerable. If there was a possibility that you could become harmed due to your cast then being clothed gives you an additional protection. Clothing in general is symbolic. If you associate a particular piece of material to have significant value/meaning to you, then it influences the art. jewelry or charms are also included here. There have been many occasions where I had to separate myself from my trinkets. If you wanted to wear a cloak because it helps with the ambiance of the ritual that is personal preference, but far from required. You'll find that as you grow more and more with the art that there is more of a feeling associated. . .

I hope this helped.