Magic Spells Created by Yourself?

Question

People say that creating a spell you made makes it even more powerful. If this is true, how come most people/witches I know by their spells from spell books online or from a bookstore?

And secondly, just to make sure, a spell usually involves candles, herbs, or special dance and a chant or poem of some sort, am I missing something?

No dumb answers or plain rude things. As I've said before, I'm going through too much to put up with crap around here.

Answer 1

Here's my past answers on spells:

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=ApsEkAIZlKdCk.5bh30glsTsy6IX?qid=20060918191343AA1dAL3

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AjFmyJQgsKRHvhVAsEudUS_sy6IX?qid=20060915145049AAkDSCG (although there are some typos. "thing pagan" should be "things pagan".

Answer 2

You've gotten a lot of good answers to your question, but here are my two cents . . .

Yes, I believe that when you make a spell yourself it is more powerful. The more time, effort and thought you put into it, the more powerful the intent and the more energy you harness. That's because to create a really good spell it takes time and effort and thought. You put more of yourself into it and all the time you spend on the pre-work you are concentrating and imbuing your surroundings and the elements of the spell with your intent.

That gets us into the second question. Creating spells takes time, energy, creativity, research (if you don't have every correspondence memorized --I sure as heck don't), and faith in yourself and the process. Now, if someone else has done the pre-work for you that sure saves a lot of time in our busy world. And you really, really want it to work. So if someone else has a recipe that's worked for them . . . I glom onto a good thing, too. But I personalize EVERY spell because I look at spells I get from other sources as generic.

As far as what a spell entails, that depends on the spell. Some are quite simple (like a prayer or a chant) and others are very complex and can involve all of the things you mention and more. Remember, spells are about harnessing energy and bending it to do your will. The candles; the herbs; the insence; the words; the music; the movements; the colors around you; the time of day; the phase of the moon; what you are wearing; the tools you use; the purification you do before the spell; the people (if any) you do the spell with; etc. -- all that is just to sharpen your focus, clarify your intent and raise/harness the necessary energy.

Bright Blessings

Answer 3

As you are creating your own spell or ritual you are putting your intent and energy into the work. From the moment you think about doing it until you have all the details on paper and finally when you close the circle you have put your intent into it. When you use a spell you found from a book you only but the intent while you are casting the spell. I started out with using spells from spell books but once I learned what I was doing I wrote my own.

To comment on what some else said about those who write spell books know what they are doing. Not always the case. Some actually write down what they were told from wiccans and pagans as research. Your best bet is to learn the correspondences and write your own. You will get the best results from that.

Oh yeah, a spell involves whatever you want to use. You don't need candles or any of that stuff you mentioned. You can do spells just with a prayer or chant. You can close you eyes and do a spell in your mind without any tools or supplies. Use your way of connecting with that universal energy. As a kitchen witch I use whatever I find around that house and make everything up as a go. If I can't find anything I meditate and cast in my mind. You have many options and the more you learn the more you will grow and better you will get with the practice. have fun!!!

Answer 4

Yes, a spell you create will be more powerful, but it's a long, involved process to write a spell, so it's easier to get a spell from somewhere else and tweak it to fit your specific needs.

Candles, herbs, dancing, chanting, and poetry are parts of a ritual, but you don't need those things. Anything that a spell requires is nothing more than a focus for your energy. Those parts of a spell are there to help you amp up your energy. If you don't feel right using a particular item in a spell, then don't use it. Magick is all about your personal vibe. If a spell calls for a blue candle, but everything inside you says that the candle needs to be red, then by all means, use a red candle. There's really no wrong way to do a spell. Just follow your gut, and you'll be fine.

Answer 5

I don't know of anyone who has been seriously practicing more than five years who would bother with spells from the internet or out of a published book. And I have never known a traditional Wiccan to do this. How much serious experience do the people that you know have? Do they have an elder to guide them in their practice? If they have been practicing for more than a year, I would think they would have learned enough about the elements of magic to be able to create their own spells. Some of the basics are taught in coven seeker classes and much more is taught once initiated.

Yes, a spell can involve those things. They can involve many other things too like stones, songs, mirrors, fire, water, deities, etc.

Answer 6

Most of us make our own spells. I don't have any interest in some drivel in an air-brushed cover. That's just surface stuff. When one takes the time and effort to use the things and words that have deep meaning to us (rather than whatever someone else decided to print), it puts our energies into the spell. It helps us to focus and to use the tools that work best for us. This is different for every person. The intent, time, effort, use of the tools and methods, and the skill to direct the energy determines how effective the spell will be. How can you get that from a book unless it is your own private magical journal?

Answer 7

Most people who learn to do magic learn from books or from other people. When they are just beginning they do not know how magic works and do not know how to design a spell. Some people are instinctively aware of the necessary parts of a spell but many do not know why they do what they do. There are some very good books on spell design, but they are hard to find. I think that spells that we create ourselves are more effective, and in general they are much more powerful, but there are some "simples" that I've learned from others along the way or picked up from books that work quite well even though I do not understand them or how they work completely. It's up to you to decide what works best for you and how much effort you want to put into "re-inventing the wheel".

Answer 8

Spells are invocations directed to a specific situation for a specific person. They take much study to learn the proper day of the moon phase to perform them, the hour of the day, the proper spirits to invoke and the ritual tools needed. This is something to not take lightly and should be performed by or guided by someone that has the necessary experience. If not done properly there can be consequences that you are not expecting and even contrary to the outcome you desired. To illustrate this need for information try reading The Key of Solomon the King by S Liddell MacGregor Mathers. This is a very comprehensive study of invocations and you will see the need for the education. As far as purchasing spells, it is possible but only Thur real earth energy specialists. If one cannot perform the ritual themselves with it's necessary requirements, that is an alternative. As far as spell books online or the bookstore, some, not all are legitimate cases of spell requirements for words, tools, invocations and timing. Be educated in all you do, spell craft can be unforgiving. Remember that this is the bending, guiding and focusing of earth energies to achieve a desired goal, it is not a game, it is a religion.
Blessed Be with harm to none in your endeavors.

Answer 9

Someone else's spell is not going to work for you, sorry. I don't know why the witches you know would buy their books online, my best guess is that this is a society that values instant everything. Magic doesn't work that way.

Spells do not need candles, herbs, dances, etc. Crystals can be helpful and a spell is usually rhythmic, if not a deliberate rhyme. I think, my dear, what you are missing is someone in your family line to pass down what a real witch is. If you have someone like that, please explore your questions with them. If you don't, and you are dabbling because it looks like fun, please don't. Always remember what you send out comes back to you three times.

Answer 10

To create your own special does require knowledge of what it is that you need for a particular purpose. Many people make the mistake of putting together thier own spells without taking the time to figure out what elements are necessary to bring the vibration and energy they are wanting. You need to consider what are the proper herbs, color of your candles, and your chant or poem should clearly state your intention or you may write your intention on parchment. All spells should involve the usage of the 5 elements.

Answer 11

This is a great question! A real witch/wizard can -and do- create their own spells. It is true that these spells are quite powerful. Each practitioner is supposed to, and most do, have all their spells and such written in their grimoire (grim-whar). Books available in stores and shops are usually written by true practitioners, and the spells will work. But each mage will usually find that there is a way to tailor that spell to their own level of ability, thereby adding to the potency
Good Luck and Blessed Be!