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102 lines
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Koren #1 @7314
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Wed Apr 18 17:43:50 1990
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Because of the very nature of magick, each working should be highly
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individualized and personal. Even if following a traditional spell, it should
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be tailored to your specific needs to be most effective for you.
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Understanding the basics of spell construction will enable you to formulate
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your own specific, effective spells for any purpose you desire.
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Preliminary planning is necessary. The very first step is to decide precisely
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what your desired end result is to be. Before you can start, you must decide
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where you are going. You must be very explicit.
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It is important, also, that you choose your time carefully. You should take
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into consideration all astrological implications, energy currents and moon
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phases.
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The moon is the astronomical body closest to us and, therefore, has a profound
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influence upon us, it is very important to choose a time when the moon is in
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an astrological sign which is appropriate for your working.
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For example:
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Aries/action - enthusiasm
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Taurus/renewal - sensuality
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Gemini/communication - curiosity
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Cancer/emotion - nurturing
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Leo/vitality - determined
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Virgo/organizing - studious
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Libra/balance - cooperation
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Scorpio/sexual - philosophical
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Sagitarius/strength - humour
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Capricorn/authority - ambitious
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Aquarius/innovation - social
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Pisces/sensitivity - idealistic.
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Bear in mind that magickal workings for gain, increase or bringing things to
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you, should be initiated when the moon is waxing (from dark to full); when
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the moon is waning (from full to dark), it is time for magickal workings of
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decrease or sending away.
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The highest energy occurs at the full moon and, therefore, this is the most
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powerful time for magickal workings. The new moon is the next most powerful
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time for magick.
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Whenever possible, follow nature's natural energy currents. There is a
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natural time for starting things (a planting time), for maturing things (a
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growing time), for reaping things ( a harvest time) and, of course, a time for
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rest and planning.
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Flowing with these currents will make your magickal work much easier. remember
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to plan your project for a time of uninterrupted privacy. It is important
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that you have no distractions. Generally speaking, it is best to work as late
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at night as possible. A time when there is less frantic energy is most
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appropriate. You might consider midnight or later.
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In choosing a place to do your magickal working pay particular attention to
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your needs, for you must be comfortable. Your place should be private, quiet
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and secure. If at all possible, set aside a special place for this purpose
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only. An unused room, a special corner of your bedroom, a quiet, secluded
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spot in your garden. A place that is yours. A place that you can come to
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whenever need arises and that is as free from intrusion of others as possible.
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Prior to the night of your magickal working, gather together the things that
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you will need. All of the things used are tools. They have no inherent
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magick. They are to help you create a mood. If correctly made and used, they
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will trigger primitive responses from deep within you. They should be chosen
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with care. Consider the purpose of your ritual and choose your tools
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accordingly. If your magick is to be sexual, your candles, oils, incenses and
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so forth, should bring forth a sexual response. If the desired result of your
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magick is tranquillity, then the tools should make you feel calm, peaceful and
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serene. Any candles you might use should not have commercially added
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fragrances as these may not be appropriate for your working.
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Prior to your ritual, prepare yourself and your equipment by any means
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necessary to clean and purify. Historically, people have fasted, followed
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meticulous and detailed bathing practices, practiced chastity and used many
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other methods.
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Most often a ritual bath is the preferred method. A bath frequently utilizing
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candlelight, fragrant herbs, bath salts or sensuous oils. A sumptuous hot
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bath, special bathing preparations and appropriate lighting, combined, can
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create the soothing effect which will help in the very important step of
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relaxing and clearing the mind completely of all mundane thoughts and
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experiences of the day. Your ritual bath should, also, begin to set the
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specific vibrations conducive to your purpose into motion. You must not only
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cleanse and purify but must, also, begin to create the type of energy
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necessary. Once your purification process has been accomplished, you are now
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ready to begin. Proceed to the special place you have previously chosen in
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which to perform your magick. If at all possible, you should make use of the
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primitive responses set into motion by a well chosen piece of music. Your
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music should start slowly and build to a rousing climax.T |