vampire disciplines
I get asked all the time by magical practitioners how they can cast stronger magic spells[phpbay] Is there a secret ingredient that makes one spell stronger than another? Is there some secret to choosing the right spell for the right occasion? Or is it something else altogether?
The question of casting stronger spells can be a tough one to answer because, like other disciplines in life, casting spells is a cross between science and art[phpbay] There isn't one single answer that is going to make the difference for every magician or every spell[phpbay] But if you want to cast stronger spells, what you can do is walk through every step of the process and see how you can improve each step[phpbay] This article covers the first step in casting a spell: defining what you want[phpbay] We also call this step Directors and Limiters[phpbay]
What Do You Want Your Spell to Do?
I know that there are a lot of magical practitioners out there who use pre-written spells authored by someone else[phpbay] This is perfectly acceptable, especially if the spell doesn't have a huge scope[phpbay] For instance, we frequently teach people how to use the Sun Candle for basic mood-lifting spells or how to use the Bathtub Litany for reducing stress[phpbay] Using pre-written spells for this purpose is convenient and effective[phpbay]
But if you want a spell to do something more than relieve stress or fluff your aura, you might want to create one from scratch[phpbay] Launching a spell that you've created yourself, for your own purposes, is kind of like the difference between eating homemade biscuits and store-bought biscuits[phpbay] There's a world of difference in the quality[phpbay]
If you choose to create your own spell, then the first step is to define what you want your spell to do (and not do)[phpbay] These are the Directors and Limiters for your spell[phpbay] If you want to cast stronger magic spells, then it's important to be very clear when you write your Directors and Limiters[phpbay]
Be Clear About Your Directors and Limiters
How can you be clear in writing your Directors and Limiters for your spell? I've come to rely on a few principles when I write mine:
1[phpbay] Take Your Time
Don't get in a hurry when you write your Directors and Limiters[phpbay] According to the magic principles I was taught by Reverend George Dew, when it comes to doing magic, "Take your time, think it through, and do it right[phpbay]" Your Directors and Limiters form the foundation of your spell[phpbay] Get those wrong and the whole spell will go awry[phpbay] A lot of people launch spells because they "need" something to happen right away, which causes them to hurry when creating their spell[phpbay] Don't do that[phpbay] Resist the temptation[phpbay]
2[phpbay] Create Freely
If you're going to go to the trouble to write a spell and launch it, make sure your spell has a wide scope[phpbay] It can take a lot of work to launch a homemade spell, so make sure your spell is really going to do something for you[phpbay] When I consider what I want my spell to do, I sometimes take flights of fancy[phpbay] I ask myself, "If time and money were no object, what would I really want?" This question unfetters my mind and allows me to think big[phpbay] I may later have to downsize some of these flights of fancy so as not to overburden my spell, but starting with a strong vision is crucial[phpbay] After all, if your spell isn't big enough to excite you, why bother?
3[phpbay] Consider Worst-Case Scenarios
As always, when writing spells you need Directors (what you want your spell to do) as well as Limiters (what you don't want your spell to do)[phpbay] When it comes to writing Limiters, consider the worst-case scenarios and limit them with your Limiters[phpbay] For instance, you don't want your spell to cause anyone to die[phpbay] You probably don't want the spell to result in loss of property or income for yourself or your family or your dog, etc[phpbay] You don't want your spell to cause you do to anything illegal[phpbay] Be sure to write your Limiters to include these scenarios[phpbay] One magical practitioner wrote a "get a job" spell and forgot to exclude jobs that required illegal activity[phpbay] The spell brought her the most fantastic job with great pay and fabulous working hours[phpbay] The only catch was that she ended up working for the mob[phpbay] Bummer!
Clarity Leads to Stronger Spells
I hope these principles help you reach clarity as you write your Directors and Limiters for your spell[phpbay] Taking your time in this step can mean the difference between a splendid outcome and a total flop[phpbay] Casting stronger spells is all about being more methodical, consistent, and careful in your approach to creating spells[phpbay] Being clear in defining the do's and don'ts for your spell is a great place to start[phpbay]
Did You Know?
Did you know that magic spells actually begin to work the moment you begin creating Directors and Limiters? Spells are nothing more than formalized intentions, and writing Directors and Limiters is nothing more than setting your intentions on paper[phpbay]
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