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Magick comes under occult study in conjunction with alchemy and divination. On the whole, magick is an activity to bring about a change towards a desired goal via symbolic means. The goals of magick and the elements of its practice differ over various cultures and systems. Normally the objective of magick is to change the self and the surroundings as per the will. It makes use of concentration, mental training and psychic forces to instruct the mind. Magick is neither bad nor good. It is a method to accomplish something so the result lies entirely with the practitioner. You are free to do as you please but you are ultimately responsible for the cause and the effect.

Magick controls external situations using the mental ways and anyone who practices it is said to be a witch. A spell is actually a prayer in witchcraft since it is a petition to the higher powers to fulfill one’s wish. Therefore, a spell is a kind of worship and requires to be performed with as much solemnity as a sacred rite is worthy of. How a spell is cast depends on the intricacy of the desire and could be as easy as reciting a chant or as complex as a fertility dance. Nevertheless, there are some fundamental methods that relate to all kinds of spells. Magick is said to be of different types; you have color magick, elemental magick, symbolic magick, herbal magick, candle magick, knot magick and crystal magick.

For a magic spell, the first thing to do is to consult the phase of the moon to decide on the suitable time for carrying out the spell. On the set day, the witch will cast a circle which means that the witch sanctifies the circular space and calls to mind the Gods and spirits in that space to bless the magick. How the witch goes about it is totally dependent o him/her. The second step includes the offerings given to the Gods to please them and direct them towards the desires. These could be crystals, herbs, essential oils, candles and so on. In a spell to draw wealth, one might use gold and green candles. However it is not mandatory to have all these things as procuring them can be pretty expensive. If the intentions are sincere, even the most minimalistic of rituals will work well. One might need to repeat the ritual over a few days to get the desired results. Finally, before ending the spell, the quarters have to be thanked and the circle closed. Magick goes by the principle that what goes round comes round so people have to be careful what they wish for.

Spells are very much linked to prayers; both are a way of pleading to a deity for a certain required result which requires the idea of a goal and ritualized movements or positions of the body like head bowed down, hands folded or clasped  and eyes being shut.

Spells are closely connected to the different ways of using the powers of the mind like positive imaging and artistic visualization. These techniques help the witch casting the spell to highlight his/her mental images so he can forma clearer goal. The witch reiterates the intentions to accomplish the goal and joins it with his/her will and the invocation of help from the Divine force, spirits and deities.

There are several different types of spells. Some are useful while there are others which can be harmful. Their intentions are unending and cover almost anything from love, healing, success longevity, fertility, illness to misfortune, evil, weather control and victory over an enemy. Spells may be cast over enemies to result in failure, loss of love, illness or even death. A witch may cast a spell for herself or direct it towards a different person. A positive spell is also known as a blessing. A negative spell is referred to as a curse or hex. Ancient terms for spells include enchantment and bewitchment. A binding spell is one which is cast with the purpose of averting disaster.