Thy are impossible, otherwise you would see lots of people getting drained of there blood, werewolves running anround, and mermaids hopping into the sea xP
Ok shape shifting is an absolute not going to happen in the physical. You have to abide by the laws of the physical. Now on the astral however shape shifting is possibly and used for spirit journeys. Again that is in the astral and not of the physical. Keep in mind that there's not a "spell" for journeys or shape shifting as you grow more connected to your totems or guides you'll do those all on your own
I agree with Maat. It defies the laws of the physical world to be able to shapeshift or transform; not to mention it would be excruciatingly painful! Shamans have been known to shapeshift into different animals (usually totem guides) in order to cross long distances quickly in the astral plains/spirit realm (whatever u wanna call it.) I'm sure this isn't impossible for regular old Jo Schmo but it will probably take a lot of meditation and practice. Not to mention a basic understanding of whatever animal or magical being it is that you plan on morphing into in the first place.
ok why are we all refering to just shapeshifting what about transformation spells refering to life changes moving on from trauma or something there is such thing as that
Transformation spells are impossible in this realm - ignore them! Save that for the Astral Realm. These are spells which fluffs tend to add (a fluff is a fake), such as:
Become a Vampire
Become a Mermaid
Grow wings
Become a Faerie
Turn into a __insert ridiculous thing here__
Become a Werewolf
Be able to shapeshift
These are 'spells' that alter your physical body. Stay away from them; dont waste your time! :)
A serious transformation spell must have to do with changing a situation or your personality - not becomming a fantasy figure.
I belive there are alot of transf. spells with different purposes. maybe you want to be famous and rich, or you want to be more popular and beautiful, or more skillful in sports or be smarter.