Post by Lonicera on Sept 15, 2015 17:00:47 GMT
Many new to magic become quickly frustrated when they cast their first spell and nothing happens. They then assume that magic either isn't real or simply wont work for them. In reality they just have yet to learn the basics of magic. Once they have learned and mastered the basics they can then move on to spell casting and so on. I have listed some of those basics here. If you have any questions please let me know.
Visualization: This is the process of forming mental pictures or images. In magic, it is used to form images of desired goals during spells, rituals, Sabbat celebrations, and so on. To practice this, try picturing your favorite place. Visualize it as best you can. Try to remember every aspect and feature of the location.
Meditation: This is the process of relaxing the mind and body, as well as achieving a higher state of spiritual awareness. To do this, find a quiet spot and sit in a comfortable position. Now, focus on the area around you. Allow yourself to block out the noise, if there is any, around you. Now focus on the energy flowing within yourself and the area around you. Focus on it and picture it slowing down, picture and feel it calming down. Allow your mind and body to still. With a little effort you should be able to more easily do this every time you try meditation. You can also meditate on a candle flame if this form of meditation is easier for you.
Belief: When working with magic, belief in what you are doing , belief in yourself, and belief in your abilities are key. When casting a spell or performing a ritual you must believe and visualize that what you are doing will bring about a desired change. For example, if you are casting a spell for protection you must feel and believe that the spell will work, both while you're casting it and after you've finished with the casting of the spell. Also keep in mind that a spell will not work as soon as you cast it. The spell may take a few days or even weeks before you finally see any results.
Grounding: to ground yourself when working with energy, sit with your legs crossed, arms extended with palms facing up, and your eyes closed. Feel and visualize energy flowing from the world around you and into your hand and then into the rest of your body. When you feel yourself vibrating with energy, visualize roots growing from you and going down into the ground. As you do this visualize the excess energy flowing down into the earth. Your energy levels should soon return to normal.
The above is a technique that I learned from a friend. It helps you learn to ground yourself and begin to work with and control the flow of energy.
Shielding: to shield yourself you can either stand outside beneath the light of the sun or moon, this is entirely up to you and what you feel most connected with, visualize silver energy coming from the moon or golden energy coming from the sun. Visualize the energy of your choice coming down and forming a solid shell or sphere around you. Visualize, feel, and believe that what you are doing is working. The more you have worked with energy the easier this should be for you.
Shielding can be used to protect you from negative energies and things of that nature.
Centering: To do this follow the same except for meditation, but visualize and feel the energies within yourself coming to a balance.
Visualization: This is the process of forming mental pictures or images. In magic, it is used to form images of desired goals during spells, rituals, Sabbat celebrations, and so on. To practice this, try picturing your favorite place. Visualize it as best you can. Try to remember every aspect and feature of the location.
Meditation: This is the process of relaxing the mind and body, as well as achieving a higher state of spiritual awareness. To do this, find a quiet spot and sit in a comfortable position. Now, focus on the area around you. Allow yourself to block out the noise, if there is any, around you. Now focus on the energy flowing within yourself and the area around you. Focus on it and picture it slowing down, picture and feel it calming down. Allow your mind and body to still. With a little effort you should be able to more easily do this every time you try meditation. You can also meditate on a candle flame if this form of meditation is easier for you.
Belief: When working with magic, belief in what you are doing , belief in yourself, and belief in your abilities are key. When casting a spell or performing a ritual you must believe and visualize that what you are doing will bring about a desired change. For example, if you are casting a spell for protection you must feel and believe that the spell will work, both while you're casting it and after you've finished with the casting of the spell. Also keep in mind that a spell will not work as soon as you cast it. The spell may take a few days or even weeks before you finally see any results.
Grounding: to ground yourself when working with energy, sit with your legs crossed, arms extended with palms facing up, and your eyes closed. Feel and visualize energy flowing from the world around you and into your hand and then into the rest of your body. When you feel yourself vibrating with energy, visualize roots growing from you and going down into the ground. As you do this visualize the excess energy flowing down into the earth. Your energy levels should soon return to normal.
The above is a technique that I learned from a friend. It helps you learn to ground yourself and begin to work with and control the flow of energy.
Shielding: to shield yourself you can either stand outside beneath the light of the sun or moon, this is entirely up to you and what you feel most connected with, visualize silver energy coming from the moon or golden energy coming from the sun. Visualize the energy of your choice coming down and forming a solid shell or sphere around you. Visualize, feel, and believe that what you are doing is working. The more you have worked with energy the easier this should be for you.
Shielding can be used to protect you from negative energies and things of that nature.
Centering: To do this follow the same except for meditation, but visualize and feel the energies within yourself coming to a balance.