Weave the Liminal by Laura Tempest Zakroff

Author:Laura Tempest Zakroff
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
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Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Published: 2018-11-30T16:54:18+00:00

The Art of Spellcraft

Spellcraft is the application of magick through the means of a formula. An idea becomes thought, which becomes action—intentional and conscious as well as deep into the subconscious, activating change. Most forms of spellcraft involve arranging the physical to affect the metaphysical. As human beings, we respond well to tactile and other physical experiences in order to satisfy the parts of our brain that we need to chart progress. We can stimulate our senses by burning colorful candles, crushing herbs, anointing with oils, burning incense, mixing brews, drawing sigils, playing an instrument, moving our bodies, or saying, chanting, or singing words. All of these physical stimuli connect with symbols we internally respond to and coordinate with the goals of our intentions.

For Witches, casting spells could be considered an equivalent of prayer. However, one big difference is that prayer generally involves petitioning an outside force to grant you something, whereas spellcraft is most often seen as taking matters into your own hands. Some forms of spellcraft involve calling upon deities, spirits, and other entities to assist, guide, or lend energy to the working, but the Witch is still the initiator of the power.

There are many kinds of spells, which can range from very simple to extremely elaborate. A spell can be performed within a circle or other sacred space and coordinated down to a designated day and hour, or a spell can happen on the fly while driving down the road.

Complexity does not equate to more success or power. Some of the most effective workings I have experienced involved no ingredients or ritual at all. How you approach spellcraft depends mainly on you and your personal preferences and background.

The form of spellcraft that most people are familiar with falls in the category of sympathetic magick. Sympathetic magick functions according to the concept that the microcosm can affect the macrocosm, or the part can affect or influence the whole. This kind of spellwork involves using items that imitate a person, place, action, or thing, and/or that correspond with something via a relationship, physical connection, or other similarity that can induce change. Spells that utilize ingredients such as herbs, oils, candles, personal effects, colors, cords, sigils, poppets, jars, pouches, and talismans all generally work on the basis of the part/whole or correspondence relationship.

Spellcraft is just a small portion of being a Witch. I’m including this section because it’s often one of the areas people want to know the most about. My goal is to clear up some misconceptions and give you a solid foundation, but remember, the purpose of this book isn’t to be a collection of spells, but rather to help give you guidance and inspiration. There’s a list of resources in the back of this book for you to consider for further research. Below I’ve defined some of the most common kinds of spellcraft that you may encounter based on how I see them in my own practice. I have also included an example of each kind.

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