Alright, i was wondering because since latin is the world's oldest language , it might have a stronger effect because it to me seems like it would have more roots in magick, if tat makes sense
Re: Speaking spells in latin By: Rashnu
Post # 4 Mar 02, 2011
I can understand your reasoning behind it.
It's actually not the oldest language, that would be Sumerian or Egyptian. I don't think you'd have very much luck trying to write out and speak a spell in either one though lol
Again, the point is to do what you feel is right to do. It's your spell, your energy, your will. So what you think is what matters.
If you actually look into English (the American kind is the better example of this) you'll find that it pulls from several different languages, including Latin and Romantic languages.
Since the beginning of time languages have influenced each other. Because of this each word spoken could say to be linked to 'old magick'. ;)
I'd also like to say that it doesn't matter what you say, as much as it matters what your intent is. You can chant nonsense all day and if your intent is clear then you'll get the result you wish for. However you could chant Latin all day, and if your intent isn't clear, your result will not be as desired.
For spellmaking is the best language you can use your mothers tongue. It is the language that you most understand. But if you feel that saying spells in another language wi make them stronger, then do so. Practice and learn :)
Re: Speaking spells in latin By: Voyager
Post # 9 Mar 07, 2011
When i was into ritual magick i would speak everything in hebrew to set the mood away from the ordinary.
Re: Speaking spells in latin By: GraftedSoul
Post # 10 Mar 08, 2011
Actually Hebrew is considered by many to be the first language.
And on a sand plate (Using a speaker under a plate with sand
on it) saying the hebrew alphabet actually forms the
letters in the sand.