I'm writing a spell book, my own, it'll b "fun" and interesting, but i need help!?

Question

1-what do i need to have in a spell?

2-whats a symbol?

3-is it always needed in every spell?

4-what all is needed, do i have to just say it?

5- how many times do i say it?

6 - how do i know when its complete?

thanks so much for the nice answers, please answer as many as u can! ^___________^

Answer 1

1) Spells have four basic kinds of components: verbal, semantic, material, and energetic. A verbal component is a word or phrase, such as incantations or evocations (usually rhyming or at least poetic in nature). Semantic components are motions that are required by the spellcaster (such as waving a magic wand). Material components are ingredients in the spell, which can be things that are used up in the spell, or things which make the spell up like tonics and brews. Energetic components are kinds of energy required for a spell to work (such as elemental energies, most often called fire, earth, air, water, spirit, God, etc. ... though they can be anything descriptive of the energy used, really).

2) Symbols are a semantic-material component. Runes, squiggles, letters, and other representations are symbols. There are also symbols that are material things: a red rose can be a symbol for love, etc., but these are still considered both semantic and material.

3) Any one of the components is considered necessary for a spell, and any combination may be used.

4) Not all spells need to be spoken.

5) See #1 and #4.

6) You'll know because the effect will be apparent. Spells operate by taking the energies that you've "cast" (accomplished when you originally do a spell) which will cause others to have a reaction.

It should be noted that most spells operate by an effect called "psychosomatism" which means that the mind affects a real change in the environment. Because most people don't believe in magic, the effects of magic are going to be minimal at best. This gives rise to ideas of things like shared perceptions of reality being the cause for shaping, etc., and much of this is currently explainable with quantum theory.

However, nobody has really demonstrated that magic works to a usable level, and so there's no takers on the Randi prize, since it doesn't actually operate on anything considered to be paranormal in science, even while it is, itself, considered paranormal.

Magic's effects can therefore be countered by belief. If we believe that it's okay to do something bad to people, we create a reality where that is what happens. If we believe that it's better to do things in a kind way, while still maintaining a focus on what's real and true, then that's the universe we create. Magic's effects are almost entirely based in the mind's ability to influence the thoughts of others.

However, this is far from being "fake" because the effects of it are very much manifest.

Answer 2

You are writing a spell book, yet you don't know anything about constructing or casting your own spells?  This is a bit confusing.  What's you're reason for writing a spell book (besides "fun")  Magic can be dangerous if not practiced properly...and keep in mind the good ol' cliche "Be careful what you wish for" - there is a good reason for it.  I would suggest you do some studying on the subject of magic and spellcasting if you are truly interested in writing your own spells, and these are three books I would recommend:

http://www.amazon.com/Your-Book-Shadows-...

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b?url=...

http://www.amazon.com/Inner-Temple-Witch...

1.  Your intent, and the proper energy raised, focused, and ready to release toward your goal.

2.  There are millions and millions of symbols.  A symbol is something --- such as an object, picture, written word, a sound, a piece of music, or particular mark --- that represents (or stands for) something else by association, resemblance, or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible. Symbols indicate (or serve as a sign for) and represent ideas, concepts, or other abstractions. For example, in the United States, Canada, Australia and Great Britain, a red octagon is the symbol that conveys the particular idea of (or means) "STOP".  

3.  Often spells contain the use of some type of symbolism, especially in sympathetic magic - but it is not required.

4.  All that is *needed*, as stated in answer 1, is your intent and energy.  Everything else - herbs, candles, pictures, etc. etc. are just tools to help you focus that energy.  It would depend on what type of spell you were doing what type of herbs, or candle color, or symbol, etc. you would want to use if incorporating such items into a spell.

5.  That's entirely up to you.  Sometimes I write a spell and when I cast it, I only say it once.  Other times I may repeat it 3 times - three is a significant number in my spirituality.  Sometimes I cast a spell without saying anything at all.  The words are yet another tool to help you focus your intent and energy.

6.  The book?  Or the spell?  I'll assume you mean a spell.  A spell is complete when you've released the energy to manifest.  Once you have done so, you simply let it go.  Trust in the gods and/or the universe to help it manifest.  You don't discuss it or dwell on it - if you do, you are pulling that energy back towards yourself instead of leaving it out there to be manifested.  Spells work in subtle ways, and it takes a lot of study and practice to work effective spells.

Answer 3

what????

Answer 4

A really good book I can suggest is The Complete Idiot's Guide to Spells and Spellcraft.. Please know that I'm in no way saying that you're not smart. That's just the name of the book and it can be helpful to anyone who has questions pertaining to basic spells.

Answer 5

I think the "what?" is because you are writing a spell book, yet obviously have no knowledge of magick. This could be considered making fun of someone else's beliefs or religion - kind of like saying "Today I'm going to write a "fun" Bible - what should I put in it?" I'm sure that's not what you meant, but that's how it comes across...