Witchcraft is not
an array of amusing stage tricks or illusions, it is not supernatural,
it is not based on a pact with the Devil and it is certaninly not a good
way to seek revenge on enemies or former lovers. Witchcraft is a serious
and useful tool that can be learned and mastered to a great degree by anyone
with self-discipline and persistence.
Before witchcraft
can be successfully practised, it is necessary to be thoroughly prepared:
to have respect for body, mind, soul and the powers of the universe. Physical,
mental and emotional health are necessaary for peak performance in witchcraft,
and a healthy lifestyle and optimistic outlook add power to witchcraft.
People filled with addictions, fatigue, illness, dehydration and hatred
are not in a good position to be preceivers, catalysts, spellcasters or
channelers of power.
you can choose to
perform your witchcraft alone, teaching yourself through study, or you
can seek out other witches to do group work. Either way, you must remember
to act discretely and to respect the basic Laws of Witchcraft:
Energy is abundant
Everything is connected
Possibilities are
infinite
The path lies within
you
Preparing
Yourself For Witchcraft
Witchcraft that is motivated by love encourages growth and self-transformation,
heals old pain and eases transitions. There are 10 steps that you must
follow to ensure your success as a witch:
1.
Take responsibility
You
begin the practice of witchcraft by taking responsibility for your life
and everything in it. This part of coming into your power, and you must
accustom yourself to the idea that everything in your life is there because
you chose it.
2.
Centre yourself when performing
When
performing witchcraft, it is essential that you are aware of your inner
state. If you begin to become distracted and drift "off-centre", you must
stop and take time to centre and connect body and mind by focusing your
energy with meditation and breathing techniques.
3.
Cleanse your energy field
It
is
extremely important to elimate any negative energy in your life before
working with witchcraft. An easy program that will cleanse your energy
begins with a three-day fast (seek your physician's approval first.) Bathing
is also good for removing negativity: take a ritual bath by candlelight
while burning incense of sandlewood in the room. You can also cast a protective
circle, concentrating on breathing in radiant white light and breathing
out tension for at least 30 breaths.
4.
Clear the path
Before
you
proceed with any ritual, you must forgive yourselfand others for any errors
committed in the past. This is known as "clearing the path", making way
for postivity in your life. Any negative emotion must be cleansed so that
the potency of your spellcasting power isn't lessened. Ritual baths and
aura-cleansing exercises will help to clear the path to your new, abundant
life, as will positive affirmations and divine intention.
5.
Eat properly
Ideally,
eat plenty of organically-grown fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts,
seeds and legumes. Changing bad eating habits will nourish you physically
and emotionally, and will greatly expand your power.
6.
Breathe in clean air
Taking
shallowbreaths,
pollution and cigarette smoking all starve the body and brain of oxygen.
A few minutes of deep breathing each day will expand your lungs and enliven
every cell in your body.
7.
Take regular exercise
Even
15
minutes of exercise a day is beneficial. Vigorous aerobic exercise will
benefit the lungs and cardiovascular system, while yoga and gentle stretching
are excellent for glands, joints and relaxation purposes. A daily dose
of sunlight also helps the body to create important vitamins.
8.
Sleep restfully
Maintaining
a
regular sleeping pattern will lead to a more relaxed body and a more harmonious
outlook on life, both of which are essential for the effective practice
of witchcraft.
9.
Expand the love in your life
Creating
and
taking time to maintain loving relationships is a necessary requirement
for good health. Try to avoid becoming angry and frustrated with others,
and remember that we all choose our own paths for different reasons.
10.
Have faith in your power
Your
understanding
of the language of ritual will come from many sources (teachers, books,
experience, etc), and you must remain open to expanding your knowledge
at all times. As well as always being able to define your purpose before
preforming any ritual, it is extremely important that you trust your intuition
and have faith in your ability as a witch.
