HOW TO EFFECTIVELY CREATE AND CAST A SPELL

Second, I've you make a post and submit it, don't use the back button to try to edit. Once submitted it is submitted, and redoing it by backing up can cause issues like double-posts. If it is a forum post copy your text, delete the post, then re load the forum page and submit over again with the corrections. If it is an article or spell reply where deleting isn't possible, do your best to re-read what you wrote before posting. And if an error happens that is minor (like a mis-spelling) just let it be. Unless the error changes the context of what you want to say, changes the meaning of your statement to something unintended, or makes your statement difficult to read there's no need to post a correction. (Lord knows I fall victim to this constantly) Only add extra/double posts if you feel they are needed for an important correction, or if you have more/new information you can add. We're all human, errors happen. Generally speaking people are pretty understanding as long as you are trying.

Oh, and for formatting tips basic html code works in spell/article sections. (p); paragraph, and (b) text you want bold (/b) are useful for spacing and emphasis. Just replace the round ( ) brackets with less-than/greater than brackets. And in the case of bold, be careful to end the section with the (/b) or else it will bold everything that comes after.

As far as getting help with magic, the best starting advice I can offer is to take your time with it. It is a dedication to learning that will take place for many years of your life. Learning meditation, learning visualization. Learning history, lore, multiple religions, philosophy, culture/Sociology, astronomy, numerology, astral travel, energy-working, chakras, auras, deities, guardian entities, guides... and the grand list goes on. But, over it all, to develop a good foundation begin with learning how to observe, how to engage critical thinking, and how to ask questions.

Unfortunately the sheer variety of information (and sources) out there is so broad and nuanced and colored by the cultures that any idea may come from that 'where to start is not an easy answer to give broadly.

Perhaps the fastest answer is this; What do you want to explore? Where does that childlike wonder and wide-eyed enthusiasm draw you. What questions do you have when you think about magic. What might you want to gain from learning about a magical path?

Observe the questions that circle your mind. Jot them down. Then pick one, hop into the forum, and ask. You might not gain an answer directly but there will come many suggestions on where to look for them.