That can be legitimate, but you're onto simple spells in that you're using physical objects to reflect spiritually in manifesting your will. It utilizes Sympathetic Magic and the concept of As Above, So Below (where how they work is, at the most basic, by mundane reflecting subtly).
In addition to practice simple spells, I suggest studying metaphysics behind how spells might work. It is different from person to person and if you have a model that works for you, spell craft and casting is a lot easier to do.
By the way, where do I look to find out if some one replied in one of my topics on this site? Or do i have to go the the discussion to see the replies?
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I would start by getting your hands on materials either in a book or online, but be sure that you're validating your sources and cross referencing so you're making sure you have the most reliable information you can get.
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
