1. Choose a timing of the spell.
2. Outline the ritual and prepare the tools and materials.
3. Purify yourself
4. Purify the working space.
5. Create a scared circle.
6. Have an invocation.
7. Perform the ritual observance.
8. Raise and direct energy.
9. Earth (ground) the residual power.
10. Take some refreshment.
11. Acknowledge the Lady and the Lord.
12. Release (farewell) the elements.
13. Open the circle.
Rules of Conduct
1. To use the power, you must feel it in your heart and know it in your mind.
2. Be careful what you do.
3. Be careful who you trust.
4. Do not use the power to hurt another for what is sent comes back.
5. A Witch never uses the power against another Witch.
Tools
The Broom-used to cleanse by sweeping, Wand-used to direct energy, to draw symbols on the ground, stir a cauldron, invocation, Censer-incense burner, Cauldron-is a container, Magic Knife/athame-used to direct energy, White-Handled Knife/bolline-used to cut herbs and such, Cup-used to drink from, Pentacle-instrument of protection, Book of Shadows/Book of Rituals-contains spells and/or rituals, Bell-used to invoke the Goddess, good spirits, and protection
The Alter
Goddess Both God
statue candelabra statue
statue candle snuffer
water bowl cencer salt bowl
wine goblet pentacle incense
wand cauldron athame
bell offering dish bolline
supplies Book of Rituals supplies
(oils, herbs) (matches, candles)
Moon Factors
When performing a spell, the position of the moon is always a factor in your focusing:
waxing moon- growing and new projects
full moon- healing and empowerment
waning moon- releasing, banishing, and cleansing
new moon- divination
But if you need a spell now, and the moon is waning, think of it in reverse terms: terms instead of bring good health, for example, think of cleasing yourself of the ailment; instead of drawing money, think of releasing poverty; instead of drawing love, think of banishing loneliness. Magick is a craft, a skill, and an art, and creavity in outlook will help you to be more flexible in your workings.
Precautions
Every spell must be altered in some compatible way to make it your own. You need to address a specific need and work in an atmosphere that you find conducive to magic. Spells are generally cast within the circle, with the elements and the deities on hand to add their power. Be sure you have blessed all those who have contributed to your spell work. When you gather an herb for a spell, leave a token gift.The most important precaution is preserving yourself from unwanted krama by applying to your work the rules about negativity and getting back what you send.
Note: Information from Ann Moura's "Green WitchCraft", except Tools, which came from Scott Cunningham's "Wicca A Guide For The Solitary Practitioner.
