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Preparation
Choose the subject matter of your spell, bearing in mind the
Threefold Law.
Note down the purpose of the spell and the order in which you
intend to work. Decide whether it will be divided into phases, such
as invoking the four elements, raising and releasing the power or
merge into one.
Plan what you are going to say and write it down. (You may of
course let the words come to you spontaneously.)
Choose the time for your spell. Check the following influences:
1. The seasons
2. The equinoxes
3. The phase of the Moon
4. The day of the week
5. The hour
Check any time limits (for example, 'May this spell hold sway until
the Moon has ebbed away') and ensure that you can adhere to
them.
Choose the place for your spell. If you are working out of doors, and
it is a spell that will last over several days, bear in mind any possible
changes in the weather. Make sure you have enough room for the
circle you intend to cast. Set up your altar in advance, if you can.
Choose candles for the altar, to mark the quadrants of the circle and
to represent people. Check they are the right colour. Choose
elemental candles.
Inscribe your candles.
Anoint your candles.
Choose your associated symbols that will act as a focus for the
spell.
Choose your elemental tools.
Choose your herbs. Decide if you are going to empower them
before or during the ceremony and write down the words if
necessary. Make any sachets or poppets you intend to use.
Choose your oils.
Choose your incenses.
Choose your crystals.
Choose your ritual substances.
Consecrate the ritual substances.
The Ceremony
Cast your circle.