If you're just starting out, it is better to establish a foundation before jumping into workings.
That said, if you have,a nd you believe you are ready to begin, a spell for the sake of it is less recommended than a spell to accomplish something you specifically want or need in your life.
Re: Recommended Spells? By: Lark Moderator / Adept
Post # 4 Sep 10, 2018
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
"The Veil's Edge" by Willow Polson
"Modern Magick" by Donald Michael Kraig
And the following links in this thread will also help you learn the basic skills necessary for effective spellwork.
The best spells come from deep within your heart. Think about your deepest desires in life - is there anything you would really like to attain? What is in life that you're passionate about and want to have?
If there isn't anything specific, I guess you could do a blessing for your home and your family's well being and protection. It can be done on a regular basis.
As for what specific spell to use, I believe it is best to make your own one so it suits your needs specifically and derives from your own energy. You could search the site for "how to make your own spells".
