To Know: You, as a Grey witch, must know what you are doing when it comes to magik. I know it sounds logical, but you will be amazed at the number of beginners who take their studies in this area for granted. Practicing magik is not something to be taken lightly. It is a big responsibility for all Grey witches. Many times spells backfire because the witch did not do his/her homework. It is important that you gain as much knowledge as you can in order to do ritual Grey magik. Read as many posts on Grey as you can get your hands on. A well-written Post is not only a collection of Magik. It also contains detailed explanations of the results of each spell and well-researched information. It is very important that you try to make sense of what you read. Why was the spell a failure? How does the spell work? Look at the items used for a specific spell. Become acquainted with them. Learn what they are, what they are used for, etc.. Many new witches believe that performing someone else's spells will hinder their own magik. I understand their desire to create their own spells. Is it not that the ultimate goal of all witches? However, personally I disagree with the idea of studying other people's Posts can hinder your own practice of magik in anyway. Every Post Of Grey is a well of vast information and wise knowledge given out freely and with love. It would be a pity to let it all go to waste. Remember, knowledge is power.
To Dare: You must dare to practice magik. You must be willing to stand up and use all that knowledge you have gained by now to create your own rites and spells. Perhaps this one is the hardest for some new witches. "What if I don't know enough to create my own healing spell?" To be honest, you never stop learning things. So if you are waiting to gain all the knowledge to practice Grey magick, then you will die old without having practice magick.
To Will: Once you have decided to practice Gray magik, you must be strong enough to will the manifestation (to make the spell come true). The fear of failure or of a spell backfiring is always there, creeping into the young witch's mind. Actually if you have done your homework and learnt the basis of spellcasting, your fears might not be as great as with someone who has no knowledge of magik and tries to cast a spell. Think about it! By now you have gained enough knowledge on how to do things to avoid most of the terrible pitfalls. The real fear comes from not being strong enough to carry on spell. "What if nothing happens?" Like all beginners, you might have already started on your road to practice a little magik. Build your confidence by doing simple magikal works first. Start performing magik for yourself. As you gain more confidence in your own magikal abilities, you can move on to perform more complex spells adding your own flair to them, as well as performing magikal works for others. However, remember, witches are humans too. Therefore, we are bound to commit mistakes sometimes, even though we do our best to avoid them. That is normal; so do not torture yourself if one of your spells goes wary. A wise witch will record it all in his/her Posts. Then he/she will sit down to read it carefully looking for any flaws in it. The same thing applies for rites. Who says rites have to be big and flamboyant? Do you really think God will look down upon you if your rite is small and simple? Not God I know! I do not always have the time or find myself in the right place to perform a full ritual, so I keep them simple.
To Keep Silent: In many traditions, witches believe that it is necessary to keep silent about the magikal works. They believe that speaking of their works in progress can dissipate or diffuses the energy flow. They also believe that it can allow others to interfere with the outcome of your magikal work. Many witches disagree on this prefering to talk about their magikal workings openly Personally I believe silence is the strongest power you can have on your side. Somewhere I read; "You're master of your thoughts, but slave of what you say
Beginner's Pyramid
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