Re: Spells are not working By: Enigmatica / Beginner
Post # 2 Jan 10, 2015
It might be best suited for one to get a good grasp around the concept of magic and the "basics" of it. This isn't including "the basics" which is primarily directed towards newcommers to help guide them (which can vary with practices and the practitioner). When I say "the 'basics' of it", I am referring to the general idea behind magic, the acknowledgement of its different forms and practices, & the self awareness of your path and what you wish to gain from your practices.
Take your time and study magic would be well advised.
Re: Spells are not working By: Lark Moderator / Adept
Post # 3 Jan 10, 2015
Well, if you're serious about learning how to do magic and with starting from the rock-bottom then you don't start out by casting spells, you start out by learning how and why magic works.
You see, there is no such thing as an "easy" spell or a "beginner" spell. One either understands how magic works and has mastered the basics...in which case the magic will work..or you haven't done that sort of work..and no spell will work no matter how "easy" it seems.
Casting a successful spell involves much more than finding some spell on the internet or in a book, saying some words, lighting a candle, waving a wand of any of that sort of thing. In order for magic to work you need to understand how and why it works in the first place. Grounding and centering, visualization, focus and intent, energy manipulation, etc are all necessary first steps to even begin to have a chance at a spell actually working...and more importantly to prevent a spell from back-firing on you.
So, my advice for anyone who is truly serious is to start by reading a few books and practicing the exercises those books will give you. Once you have mastered the basics you won't need anyone to give you spells, you'll be able to create your own spells that will be far more effective than anything you find on the net. Here's the books I suggest:
"Before You Cast a Spell" by Carl McColman
"Spells and How They Work" by Janet and Stewart Farrar
Re: Spells are not working By: sunshinerain / Beginner
Post # 4 Jan 10, 2015
a great idea is meditation. if you are able to meditate then congratulations! you can advance! :P
after visualization, meditation, and other basic skills lark mentioned, you should know your category (if you dont already)
from here your path is very different from everyone else. also i suggest you read articles
(i think im unclear alot when i say articles... i mean online ones from this site. but use common sense, the featured are very trusted :) also watch videos. i often say Akasha is good for beginners to novice - not rep but your own skill)
