Notes On:
The Elements of Spellcrafting by Jason Miller

Key 3: Make Sure Your Life is Enchantable

How Flexible Are You?

Magic is an influence upon reality, not a reality-breaking force (usually.) If you do a spell to get money, it is going to manifest through mundane means that have a logical explanation. The spell will have influenced those events, but it is not going to make it rain 20-dollar bills from the sky. If you plan on magic having a role in your life, you need to be able to maximize the potential for that magic to manifest in ways that you will appreciate. So ask yourself: is your life enchantable?

Love Shows Up on a Doorstep

Let’s use love magick as an example; despite stories you may have heard of someone conducting a love spell only to find their one true love waiting on their doorstep a few days later, most of the time our efforts will not create such extraordinary results When performing love magic, there are a lot of ways to make life more enchantable. The first step would be to turn off the PlayStation and get out to places where you might meet people of similar interests. How do you look? How do you dress? Are you skilled at starting conversation? You don’t have to become someone else; just make this area of your life more enchantable by brushing up on social skills and grooming. 

In fact, let’s make that our second rule of thumb: Keep your magical and mundane efforts pointed in the same direction.

Financial Flexibility

Money spells for small amounts usually find a way to come through in things like paid focus groups, short term side jobs, unexpected gifts, bank orders, found wallets, etc. Spells for larger sums or significant financial changes can lead to things like uncomfortably sudden job changes or a family member dying and leaving an inheritance. If you are a business owner, you can expect this in the form of more customers, higher-paying customers or inspiration for a new product. Just keep in mind while planning your spellwork: magic will take the path of least resistance. 

Health Enchantability

It is important to know that you should never substitute medical attention and/or care with magic. If you are concerned for your health in anyway, see or speak with a doctor. Remember, magic is an influence. So we have to ask ourselves “how enchantable is my body?” Well, how enchantable are your habits? Your environment? The things that affect your health? These are questions that must be implemented in healing magic.

Dangers of Forcing Magic into an Unenchantable Situation

Nutty stuff happens when you force magic into impossible situations. 

There are dangers in magic; offended spirits, malefic curses, demonic obsession, so on. However, most concerning, is magic applied in unskilled and counter productive ways. Try not to force a truly unenchantable situation with magic. When planning, you should think of how your spell could possibly manifest. You don’t have to steer it in that direction necessarily, as that would take away from avenues for manifestation that you aren’t aware of. You do, however, have to think about how enchantable your life is towards any goal. If your life is not particularly open to the kind of magic you are doing, you need to realize that it may not manifest or perhaps just give underwhelming results. If you force the issue with stronger magical insistence, then be ready for things to blow up. 

The Take Away

The problem this key looks to solve is forcing magic to manifest in lives that are not easily adapted to enchantment. The solution is not always easy. It may require opening a business, doing serious personal identity work or even move to a new city where there are more opportunities. 

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Not all witches get along. 
Some witches, for reasons all their own, will attack other witches. 
Sometimes it’s for power play, sometimes it’s for self defense, and sometimes it’s just immaturity (though the latter is the least worrisome). 
For whatever reason it is started, it can become a problem. Fighting another witch isn’t something that’s normally taught anymore, but it’s a topic that needs to be discussed because it happens. 
When I first began, I couldn’t find any information about witch fights, other than petty gossip. I knew better than to think witches wouldn’t fight one another with magic.
Your technique will change depending if you’re on offense or defense, but I’ll give a basic layout of approaches. 
The first thing is to neutralize whatever the witch is attacking with. If it’s a spell, break it. If it’s a familiar or a spirit, trap it. You need to get rid of the problem, but try to be discreet about it. Don’t alert them to the fact that it’s broken. 
Then, you need some revved up wards. Spike it with red ochre (good substitute for blood, for the more squeamish). Use iron and silver. Hang mirror shards in a nearby tree. Hide charms that will break or return spells sent at you. Remember that some witches play very dirty. Keep wards on the things you love. Put protection on things you don’t want them touching. 
Set up spells that will trick and confuse them. Put a glamour on your front door so that it looks like an endless, winding tunnel. Enchant your whole property to be, for all intents and purposes, invisible to those who have ill intent towards you (try burying some compact mirrors). Make dolls of yourself that their attacks will find and be absorbed by. 
Maybe you want to retaliate, or maybe you’re the one starting the fight (or finishing it). If you’re attacking, you need to render the other witch vulnerable to your attacks. Throw away the whole ‘bind their magic’ crap, because if you’re dealing with a strong witch, it either won’t work or snap like cheap cord.
What do they work with? The dead? Perfect, send spells filled with garlic and angelica root. If they work with water, send fiery spells their way. If they’ve got all of their bases covered, you’ll need to find another method. Be creative. Maybe they aren’t very perceptive to the subtler things around them. Send your spirit out to infiltrate their space and plant spectral hexes. 
 
If you’re dealing the blows, make sure not to make yourself too vulnerable to your enemy. Don’t send your spirit out only to trip alarms and get yourself stuck. Be subtle about everything. Sometimes flashy is good, but only when you’re trying to spook someone. If you’re both skilled witches fighting one another, you need to be sneaky. 

As a general rule, I would advise you to stay away from witch fights. Don’t start magical fights if you don’t have to. You might send a hex to the wrong person and they could turn around and witch slap you to the ground. 

Don’t start fights for no reason, but here’s advice from someone who’s had way too much experience:

Target weaknesses, like my friend here has mentioned.
Don’t be afraid to play dirty. This is witchcraft, not sparring.
Scare them. Fear is the best thing to attack with. If you’re dealing with a fearless witch, scare people around them.
Emotions power spells real well.
Have a lot of small blasts spread out to conceal a huge one. Aka send small hexes and jinxes their way to make sure their alarms are tripped and their defenses are weakened, then cast huge heavy spell, then more small ones.
Your protections need to be T I G H T. No, tighter than what you’re thinking right now.
Layers are important.
Don’t rely on deities or spirits. Like don’t.
Learn everything you can about them and turn their allies against them.

All of this ^
And one more addition. 
If you’re up against a coven of witches, you need to turn them against one another. Send a hex to one of them, but make it look like a coven mate did it. Give them nightmares of each other. Give them visions. 

I too learned all of this from too much experience. 
Witch sparring can be fun. 
But witch fights, the real and dirty kind, are a mess for everyone involved. 

I’ve luckily never had to go up against an actual strong coven, but I’ve dealt with small groups of witches before and let me tell you. Turning them against each other and watching them going on a witch hunt is the funniest thing I’ve experienced.
I’m glad the whole aggresive streak on Tumblr’s gone down though. I remember when I first joined everyone was throwing curses at everyone (tarot drama omfg) but now most people seem to simply throw petty insults haha

After a really wonderful chat with my sister earlier this evening I was all set to type this huge post explaining one of the ways I got out of my magical rut.

Instead, all I’m gonna say is this:

Finding a group of people you don’t overly care about but can keep tabs on is a wonderful way to try out new spells and ideas.

Spells shouldn’t be stolen either

Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of spells that are posted that aren’t original, and aren’t credited. Just like artwork shouldn’t be stolen, spells are the product of time and energy put into something and we shouldn’t steal them and repost them under the guise of passing them off as original. Even if you found the spell on a site like SoM, you can always link the original page.

Group spell time!

Edit: make sure to put up qards cause theres always counter spells

my mom is an icu nurse and she has told me horror stories of people you didnt tell their doctors about their herbal uses, especially with ginger and they end up bleeding out during surgery. ALWAYS tell your doctors if you have used herbs in the past 2 weeks!

Child Protection Spell

This spell is meant to be a charm made by a guardian for a child but you can make it for whoever you want to be protecting

Ingredients:

• Sea salt
• Ground egg shells
• A tooth from the person you are trying to protect (ex. Baby teeth or wisdom teeth)
• Black and white candle wax
• A small bottle (preferably one that can be put on a necklace)

Mix the seasalt and eggshells together and fill the bottle up half way for protection and to ward off evil

Place the tooth on top for protection directed spefically at the owner of the tooth

Fill the rest of the bottle with white wax

Close the bottle and seal it with black wax for protection and to ward off evil

Meditate with the bottle in your hand to any divine you want to call help from or to attract energy if you dont follow a deity

Charge the bottle under a waning gibbous moon, one of the energies of this moon is of nurturing others

Have the target wear the necklace or just place the bottle in their room to bring protection to them

By Rainy-Day-Witchcraft

    In the lore and history of weather witchery, it was common of weather witches to create and sell knotted rope charms to sailors, as it was believed these charms would help enchant the wind in the ship’s favor. These charms were made by venturing to a high-windswept place, and tying certain sailers knots into rope to capture the wind while imbuing them with magick ~ sometimes multiple knots were tied, meant to contain winds of different strengths.

   While reading about these wind charms, I was inspired to write a more modern project tutorial on how to make such a charm, though mine will be a touch more decorated! These wind charms can be hung above a porch or in a window to encourage a wind to blow away storm clouds, to represent wind or air in a spell or ritual, to summon a wind (similar to wind whistling), and for any other wind-related uses you might find you need witchcraft-wise. 

⌲ Materials:

• Thick twine or medium rope of your choice
• Dried lemongrass or anise
• A branch or piece of alder, oak, or scotch broom
• Beads, bells, small bottles, and decorative elements

⌲ Capturing Wind

   The first step, of course, is to capture the wind using knot magick ~ The knotted rope will serve as the base of the wind charm. You can begin with a plain rope, or make it thicker or more decorative by braiding or macrame-ing multiple smaller ropes together beforehand. This first step is the longest in the tutorial, as it will take some time to find the right conditions. Traditionally, three single knots are made in a rope ~ But for this tutorial, we are going to be knotting the rope three times, each consisting of more smaller knots, to capture and represent different buildups of wind energy - If you wish, you can replace the knots with different sailors knots, if you know how to do so. Here’s how to do this:

• Near the top of the rope (leaving a section of 5-7 inches for hanging, depending on the length you make it), you will knot it 3 times in the same place during a day or in a place where the wind is gentle, like a breeze. As you do this, recite:
  

Tied of three, knots capture this breeze

Contained by my hand and quelled upon these skies

The gentle air I seize - For my swift magickal disposition

• A few inches below the previous knot, near the middle, you will be knotting it 5 times in the same place during a day or in a place where the wind is stronger; not a breeze, yet not a strong wind ~ somewhere in the middle. As you do this, recite:
  

Tied of five, knots gained of brisk wind

Direct and ardent as I exert its’ energy

With my intent and by my will - Magickally intertwined

• Near the end of the rope, leaving a few inches hanging off the end, knot the last one 7 times at the same point during a day or in a place where the wind is strong and powerful, such as during a storm or on a high ground frequented by strong winds. As you do this, recite:
  

Tied of seven, knotted storms of the heavens

Vigorous and powerful,

Energy of formidable wind - Seals my magick of air

(Feel free to replace my chants with your own)

⌲ Decorating and Imbuing 

Step 1. ⌇ Between the first and second knots, and between the second and third knots, we’ll be adding herbs associated specifically with wind magick to keep your charm charged and functional. 

In the first empty length of rope, tie a bundle of dried lemongrass or dried anise - both strongly tied to the element of air. Or instead (how I made mine), get a small-ish corked bottle, and add the herbs to the bottle in smaller pieces ~ Attach the bottle into the charm - which I especially enjoy the look of! 

In the second empty length of rope below the second knot and above the third, tie in a branch or chunk of alder wood, oak wood, or a bundle of scotch broom. Again, you can break the ingredient(s) into smaller pieces and instead put them into a bottle to attach to the charm if you wish. Both alder and oak were traditionally used in making flutes, whistles, and ‘bullroarers’ for whistling up winds, and scotch broom is used in weather brooms, spells, and charms to call up winds. (Tip: scotch broom is the most connected to weather witchery out of the three, so I suggest finding a place to buy or collect some specially for this charm)

Step 2. ⌇ Now that the magickal materials are on the charm, you can decorate it however you like ~ For mine, I attached colorful glass beads and tiny bells; Other items to use connected to wind and the air element include feathers, ribbons, the colors yellow and white, and bits of shining metal or glass, etc. If you worship a deity tied to the weather, skies, or winds, a figure or symbol of them may be added.

Step 3. ⌇ Once your charm is to your liking, hang it up on a porch or in a window or doorway. On days when you don’t wish to call or whistle the wind to you, remove the charm ~ You can hang it on a wall for decoration when not in use, or just put it in a bag or box until you need it again. 

Personal note: The day I finished making mine and went to hang it in the window, I looked out my bedroom window to see a small ‘tornado’ of dust (we get them commonly in the dry seasons out here) quickly form and dispel in the backyard area nearest me!

If you have any questions or comments, you’re welcome to message me. Thank you ♡

lavenderspells:

• Burn a candle against your enemy, carving and dressing as desired.
• Reserve some melted wax.
• Add algae or any kind of mold to the wax. Scrape mildew off the shower curtain and add that too.
• Roll the doctored wax into a ball.
• Add black pepper and valerian.
• Toss the ball onto your enemy’s property.

Illes, Judika - Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

Designed to bring good fortune in money matters.

Perform on a Friday at Dawn.

Stand, facing the direction of the sun and say the following :

“Oh Ra, send down your rays that I may bathe in your glory. Send to me your blessings that from this day forth I may have financial security and all the riches I deserve. Oh lovely Venus hear me call to you. Let me wash away my imperfections with your beauty. Give to me all the money that I wish for and by your power it shall be done. By the mighty God Ra, and by the lovely Goddess Venus It shall be so.”

Perform the spell again on the following Monday.

Take a pink, red or white candle and carve it into it the features of the one you desire.

Light the candle and let it burn. While it is burning write your name on a small piece of paper in invisible ink.

Lay it in a bowl of fragrant flower petals and fold it with a petal or four trapped in the paper. 

Hide this paper in your targets bedroom. Somewhere intimate but hidden. (Underwear drawer, under the bed-post, etc.

*I do not condone the ill practice of the craft, do not use this spell to turn one’s will. Rather use it to reignite an existing passion or help reconnect with a partner you feel you have lost connection with.

“Serpensortia”.Okay so I am not sure if this has been done before but I woke up in a cold sweat because I had to make this post xD

I don’t really use pop magic or anything but this seemed like a good idea. Here are a couple of the spells from Harry Potter that could potentially be incorporated into your craft!

“Diffindo”- Causes whatever this was aimed at to rip apart. 

“Engorgio”- Causes whatever it was aimed at to grow in size.

“Wingardium Leviosa” - Makes objects float.

“Obliviate” - Erases memories.

“Expecto Patronum” - Wards off “Dementors”.

“Accio” - Summoning spell, makes objects fly towards you. 

“Rictusempra” - Makes the person targeted feel as though they are being tickled.

“Crucio” - Evil curse that causes intense to the targets physical body.

“Impedimenta” - Causes the target to be unable to use there legs.

“Imperio” - Gives one the ability to control the targets actions.

“Avada Kedevra” - Instantly takes the life of the target.

“Reducto” - Creates holes through solid objects.

“Expelliamus” - Disarms the target.

“Point Me” - Tells you which way you are going.

“Petrificus Totalus” - Paralysis the target.

“Stupify”- Stuns the target.

“Alohamora” - Opens locks and unlocks locked doors.

“Aparecum”- Reveals hidden writing.

“Avis” - Manifests birds.

“Densaugeo” - Lengthens the targets teeth.

“Dissendium” - Opens secret passageways.

“Ennervate” - Undoes the stunning charm.

“Finite Incantatem” - Undoes all spells in the surrounding area.

“Impervius” - Makes objects waterproof.

“Lumos” - Creates light.

“Mobiliarus” - Moves objects.

“Mobilicorpus” - Makes people float.

“Morsmordre” - Casts the “dark mark”.

“Nox” - Creates darkness

“Peskipiksi Pesternomi” - Rids of “Cornish Pixies”

“Riddikulus” - Wards off the “Boggart”

“Serpensortia” - Creates snakes.

“Sonorus” - Magnifies ones voice.

“Tarantallegra” - Makes the target dance uncontrollably.

“Waddiwasi” - Sends flying objects towards the target.

Credits to source. This is not my original piece, I just use it regularly.

Needed : 

• Rose Quartz
  
• Mirror
• Pink / white candle.

Place the lit candle in front of the mirror. With the Quartz in your hands, stare at the flame’s reflection and chant :

Oh blessed and reflected light, bring to me peace this night. Let my mind and heart be free; and filled with love and harmony.

Look into the mirror and try to see what you want to get rid of. See them being pulled into the flame’s reflection. Once all the negativity is cleared, place the mirror face down. Let the candle burn out or let it burn for 1 hour and put it out. Clean the mirror with your favourite purification solution or salt water once you are done.