THE NATURE OF MAGICK

THE NATURE OF MAGICK

Because of the very nature of magick, each working should be highly
individualized and personal. Even if following a traditional spell,
it should be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for you.
Understanding the basics of spell construction will enable you to
formulate your own specific, effective spells for any purpose you desire.

Preliminary planning is necessary. The very first step is to decide precisely
what your desired end result is to be.

Before you can start, you must decide where you are going.
You must be very explicit.

It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should take
into consideration all astrological implications, energy currents and moon phases.

The moon is the astronomical body closest to us and, therefore, has a
profound influence upon us, it is very important to choose a time when the moon
is in an astrological sign which is appropriate for your working.

For example:
Aries: action/enthusiasm
Taurus: renewal/sensuality
Gemini: communication/curiosity
Cancer: emotion/nurturing
Leo: vitality/determined
Virgo: organizing/studious
Libra: balance/cooperation
Scorpio: sexual/philosophical
Sagitarius: strength/humour
Capricorn: authority/ambition
Aquarius: innovation/social
Pisces: sensitivity/idealistic

Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing things to
you, should be initiated when the moon is waxing (from dark to full); when the
moon is waning (from full to dark), it is time for magickal workings of
decrease or sending away.

The highest energy occurs at the full moon and, therefore, this is the most
powerful time for magickal workings. The new moon is the next most powerful time for magick.

Whenever possible, follow nature's natural energy currents. There is a
natural time for starting things (a planting time), for maturing things (a growing time),
for reaping things (a harvest time) and, of course, a time for rest and planning.

Flowing with these currents will make your magickal work much easier. remember
to plan your project for a time of uninterrupted privacy.
It is important that you have no distractions. Generally speaking, it is
best to work as late at night as possible. A time when there is less
frantic energy is most appropriate. You might consider midnight or later.

In choosing a place to do your magickal working pay particular attention to your
needs, for you must be comfortable. Your place should be private,
quiet and secure.

If at all possible, set aside a special place for this purpose only. An unused
room, a special corner of your bedroom, a quiet, secluded spot in your garden. A
place that is yours. A place that you can come to whenever need arises and
that is as free from intrusion of others as possible.

Prior to the night of your magickal working, gather together the things that
you will need. All of the things used are tools.
They have no inherent magick. They are to help you create a mood. If correctly
made and used, they will trigger primitive responses from deep within you.
They should be chosen with care.

Consider the purpose of your ritual and choose your tools accordingly. If your
magick is to be sexual, your candles, oils, incenses and so forth, should
bring forth a sexual response. If the desired result of your magick is
tranquillity, then the tools should make you feel calm, peaceful and serene. Any
candles you might use should not have commercially added fragrances as these
may not be appropriate for your working.

Prior to your ritual, prepare yourself and your equipment by any means
necessary to clean and purify. Historically, people have fasted,
followed meticulous and detailed bathing practices, practiced chastity and used
many other methods.

Most often a ritual bath is the preferred method. A bath frequently
utilizing candlelight, fragrant herbs, bath salts or sensuous oils. A sumptuous
hot bath, special bathing preparations and appropriate lighting, combined, can
create the soothing effect which will help in the very important step of
relaxing and clearing the mind completely of all mundane thoughts and
experiences of the day.

Your ritual bath should, also, begin to set the specific vibrations conducive to
your purpose into motion. You must not only cleanse and purify but must, also,
begin to create the type of energy necessary.

Once your purification process has been accomplished,
you are now ready to begin.

Proceed to the special place you have previously
chosen in which to perform your magick.

If at all possible, you should make use of the primitive responses set into
motion by a well chosen piece of music. Your music should start slowly and build
to a rousing climax. As you use your oils, light your candle or incense
(or utilize any other tool you have chosen),
you should begin to further intensify the energy that you have set into motion
around you. A high degree of intensity is vitally important.

The altered state of consciousness that you must reach is not a meditative
state. Anything that interferes with your ability to concentrate upon, reach
and control the high energy state necessary to perform magick should be
avoided. Such as, screaming children, a sink full of dirty dishes, use of
alcohol or drugs, etc.

Do not scatter your energy by attempting to
do more than one magickal working at a time.

Remember that magick is the manipulation of energy, a thought is a form of energy
and a visualization is an even stronger form of energy.
Your visualization can be a method used to intensify further and direct your
will. Your visualization can be the method by which you control the magickal
energy you have produced. You must know what you want. You must see it. You must
feel the high energy flow. You must direct it.

One of the most important elements in the practice of any form of magick is
the universal law of cause and effect.
This means that whatever you do (or don't do)
you cause something to happen. The most important consideration is the
universal law of retribution. this means that no matter what you do, it comes
back to you in like kind.

It is the nature of things that as you send something out
it gains momentum, so that, by the time it comes back to you, it is stronger.

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