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Re: Hello's
By: / Novice
Post # 10

At what point did I cast you away?

No spell needs any items, items are simply accessories that can be used later on.

I would recommend learning some basics before you even try casting spells, that way you will have a good foundation of knowledge to build on to.

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Re: Hello's
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Post # 11
Not all. But i read on some spells telling me that i need this and that to cast a spell etc.
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Re: Hello's
By: / Novice
Post # 12

That is why I suggest learning the basics before even looking at spells.

Most of the spells on this site are nonsense, it is simply better to write your own and when you do that, you don't need any items.
Most items can simply be substituted out anway.

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Post # 13
But that sounds like freestyle magic? Is that how it works.
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Re: Hello's
By: / Novice
Post # 14

There is no master spell book, or magick council.
Everyone has their own style and thier own way of practicing, for instance I don't even use words, some people don't use tools, some do.

As long as you know what you are doing and don't hurt yourself you can pretty much practice however you want.

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Re: Hello's
By: Moderator / Adept
Post # 15

Well, if you're serious about learning how to do magic and with starting from the rock-bottom then you don't start out by casting spells, you start out by learning how and why magic works.

You see, there is no such thing as an "easy" spell or a "beginner" spell. One either understands how magic works and has mastered the basics...in which case the magic will work..or you haven't done that sort of work..and no spell will work no matter how "easy" it seems.

Casting a successful spell involves much more than finding some spell on the internet or in a book, saying some words, lighting a candle, waving a wand of any of that sort of thing. In order for magic to work you need to understand how and why it works in the first place. Grounding and centering, visualization, focus and intent, energy manipulation, etc are all necessary first steps to even begin to have a chance at a spell actually working...and more importantly to prevent a spell from back-firing on you.

So, my advice for anyone who is truly serious is to start by reading a few books and practicing the exercises those books will give you. Once you have mastered the basics you won't need anyone to give you spells, you'll be able to create your own spells that will be far more effective than anything you find on the net. Here's the books I suggest:

"Before You Cast a Spell" by Carl McColman

"Spells and How They Work" by Janet and Stewart Farrar

"The Veil's Edge" by Willow Polson

"Modern Magick" by Donald Michael Kraig

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Re: Hello's
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Post # 16
I'll bookmark those books. But is it more or less... to believe it when doing it. Like i have to chant my energy and feel the gods speaking through me. Or am i wrong on that when some says "Understanding" etc..

But thanks ^^
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Re: Hello's
By: Moderator / Adept
Post # 17

You do have to believe in your spell for it to work, but belief in itself is not enough.

You don't have to call upon any gods to do magic. Many forms of magic are not related to religion at all.

You do need to understand that there are a number of basic skills that are required before any sort of spell is going to work for you. That's why I suggested those particular books to help you. And even for the skilled spellcaster no spell will work 100% of the time. Some spells, such as those in the Fantasy or Trick sections here on this site will never work no matter how hard you try.

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Post # 18
Seems like i have to buy the books though. Not currently affordable right now. I guess i'll buy it some weekes later ^^
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Re: Hello's
By: Moderator / Adept
Post # 19

"Modern Magick" is available as a pdf on-line at http://www.eso-garden.com/specials/ modern _ magick . pdf

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