Witch Tip

xenonwitchcraft:

When writing a spell, I like to go through the who, what when, where, why, and how of the spell. 

• “Who” is the target/recipient of the spell. In my case it is usually myself.
• “What” is the objective/s of the spell.
• “When” is the time frame of the spell. I include starts, ends, and any times it is to recur. These can be “when requirements x, y, z are met”.
• “Where” is simply enough the location/s. May be tied to an individual.
• “Why” gives you a nice reminder of the spell’s purpose, and can avoid spells backfiring ironically by “working” but against their ultimate purpose. This may be a good time to reflect on your rede or other moral code, and add a “clause” to keep your spell working within it.
• “How” refers to the “route” which you want your spell to take, but also what energy will be used to power the spell.

This format lends itself well to written or digital records of your spell, and clearly defines all aspects of it.