Some Tips for Creating a Spell

• A spell is a recipe. 



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• A spell needs the right ingredients combined in the right way.
• Timing is also important.
• Intent is the reason and emotion of a spell.
• Intent is more than what you want. It's what you feel while you're casting. It's why you are casting.
• Like attracts like.
• Do bad things and bad things will be attracted to you. 
• Do good things and good things will be attracted to you.
• "Be careful what you wish for"
• Be sure that you want what you ask the universe to give you.
• The universe may give you what you ask for, what you want, or what you need.
• Record what you do and learn.
• A book of magick is a personal expression of your understanding of magic.
• It is also a record of the spells you have cast.
• Incorporate the essential elements.
• The classical elements are most often quoted as being earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. 
• There are many different traditions of essential, classical and cosmic elements.
• Include a statement of purpose.
• This can be drawn, spoken, sculpted, written, or expressed in any way.
• Use what you have.
• A powerful spell can be cast using ingredients in your home and backyard.