A Wicca Happiness Spell

I have two shelves full of Wicca books at home, which means I have dozens of sections on rituals. Authors are pretty good at giving ideas for different Sabbats, and perhaps a few of their favorite invocations. In the early days of my Wiccan practice I would snag bits and pieces of different ritual scripts from different books to put together my own rituals. And while that worked, it didnt really help me understand why this piece went there and that piece went somewhere else. Authors are not very good at explaining the mechanics of ritual st

While I think its incredibly stupid to work a spell to attempt to force someone to fall in love with you, I do think its ok to work a spell to draw love to you, or to help you love yourself. I worked a spell to find a lover with certain qualities I like, and I got one. Does it violate anyones free will? I h

(Practical

Sigil Magic by Frater U..D.., 1990 Llewellyn Publications

is an excellent source of information on how to design and

"charge" Sigils).

5) PRANAYAMA

In a relaxed state, situate your body in any position which is

rigid, but comfortable. Start your controlled breathing.

6) VISUALIZATION

Bring up the symbol you have designed to consciousness and

hold it there. DO NOT ALLOW YOUR MIND TO WANDER, remember

that the Subconscious mind is watching. Hold this mental

image for as long as it is comfortable.

7) AFFIRMATION

Assure yourself that eve

Akashacon 2006
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