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i'm a noob to spellcasting, although i've heard other people do it and have seen my elders recite incantations. so what are some of the basics to spellcasting and some of the most essential tools? is an altar required for spellcasting? i've read that practice makes perfect and so does patience as spells require time, but i need some tips from those of you in the community who've had many years of practice and experience with spells.

it is my belief that we must live life the way it's meant to be lived, but sometimes we need a little help to protect us or to get us where we want to be. i hope to use spells for the good, and i hope to continue to learn more about myself through experimenting with spells. thanks in advance to those of you who contribute to this thread.