Preparation For Spells And Rituals
						In order to purify the body and set the mind in the proper attitude, certain simple preparations are advised prior to any magickal working.
		DIET: You should avoid eating heavy meals right before any magickal working, simply to avoid sluggishness. You may prefer to fast for a certain amount of time prior to performing a spell or rite, or you may just choose to do without certain foods such as meat, stimulants like coffee, or depressants like alcohol. It is entirely up to you. THE LUSTRAL BATH: A bath of purification is desirable before any special working.  This bath should be taken by candlelight, and the bathwater itself should be sprinkled with sea salt and fragrant herbs. While in the bath, the mind should always dwell on the thought that the water is washing away all impurities of the heart, mind, and soul. CLOTHING: Clothing and jewelry that help you feel beautiful and magickal are ideal for working magick. When performing a spell, choose clothes that make you  feel that you are stepping outside of your mundane reality. The only requirement for clothing is that it be loose enough to allow you to move and breathe freely and easily. WORKSPACE: For the purpose of these spells, be sure that you have an uncluttered surface where you can lay out the Tarot cards and any extra accessories you may want to use. Also, magickal workings are best performed in areas that are free of distraction, congenial in appearance, and freshly cleaned. When spells and rites are regularly performed in a special place, the area seems to "come alive" in both obvious and subtle ways. Even those who are only slightly sensitive psychically will soon observe that there is a definite "charge" or aura about the room.