Writing Your Own Spells Book(s) Options

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I am looking for a book or book(s) that will help aid me in writing some personal spells, does anyone know of any good books? I was looking at this book :

Cast a Spell by Richard Webster

I'm not sure if it is good though. Even a book of spells or something would be good.

Thank You.

I have that book and bought it on the intention it would tell me how to write spells. But, it's mostly about using a form of magick with writing. Another words, you write your intent on a dish and then wash it off and drink the ink water for the spell to come to fruition. He doesn't actually tell you how to write spells though, sorry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif).

All I can tell you is reasearch the basics. Plant/stone/color/moon/planet associations and so on and so forth. Define an intent or purpose, write a list of materials to go along with it and flesh it out. Truth is, there is no one way to write "great" spells. Actually though "grimoire for the green witch" has a pretty good list of correspondences for quick reference and even has a candle/herb/and stone association for spell type.
I'd suggest that one for right now if you don't have a lot of money. But, if you're really serious about writing spells then I'd say invest in Scott Cunningham's books "Encyclopdeia of herbs "Crystal gem and metal magick" and Raymond Bucklands "Candle Magick". These are great books for starting out with as well. I've researched a LOT on how to write spells, and most people cover the format in a quick blurb neatly stuffed into a long chapter of correspondences. Also, another great way is to start collecting trinkets and other knick knacks. I have a huge jar of just these things (which include bones, fur, keys, stones, coins, figurines, nails, glass orbs, claws, ribbons, clay tiles, beads and so on) and when I feel "stuck" I go through this jar (I've deemed my idea jar) and start brain storming. My daughter loves this time with me, specially going through all the little things. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). There are some books out there on how to write spells, but I've been disappointed with many "how to's" these people suggest. Truth is, the process is rather easy, you just have to have faith in yourself. Once you start working the spells you write, you'll get a better idea with what works and what doesn't.

This post has been edited by Angalor: Sep 1 2006, 08:00 AM

Spell writing is a lot like painting, or sculpting, or other artforms. At first you learn a set of rules, and you learn about all the seperate elements that go into the work and how they should and should not be put together. You look at the work of others, some good, some bad. People share thier opinions on the work of others, and you must discern for yourself which ones you like and which you don't. Then, once you have the fundamentals down, you pick someone to imitate, and work in their style for a time, finding your own expression. When you get good at it, you realize there are times you can break 'the rules' and times when you stick to them faithfully. And above all else, you practice, practice, practice.

Practice doesn't necessarily require you to create an entire work at once, or even all together. You may spend months just drawing hands, or just casting circles. You may spend a whole season just mixing different shades of paint, or mixing incenses and oils. You may find you have a knack for color balance, or divination, but your composition skills fall short. And all of that is okay. It is fine to be a work in progress, and to work your way along.

The science part comes in when you keep good records to keep track of what works and what doesn't. Artists do the same. Sculpters keep track of glaze recipes, firing temperatures, kiln setups, clay mixes, etc. They aquire tools, make some of their own, and find some are useless to them. And the analogies go on. There is no one right way to write a spell, you have to figure out what works and doesn't work for you. Rely on your strengths, and bone up on your weaknesses.

Hi Brenda,
Look for this topic at the Neophyte Hall > Initiation:

FAQ: How Do I Write a Spell?
The basics of spellcraft

I have that book and bought it on the intention it would tell me how to write spells. But, it's mostly about using a form of magick with writing. Another words, you write your intent on a dish and then wash it off and drink the ink water for the spell to come to fruition. He doesn't actually tell you how to write spells though, sorry (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif).

All I can tell you is reasearch the basics. Plant/stone/color/moon/planet associations and so on and so forth. Define an intent or purpose, write a list of materials to go along with it and flesh it out. Truth is, there is no one way to write "great" spells. Actually though "grimoire for the green witch" has a pretty good list of correspondences for quick reference and even has a candle/herb/and stone association for spell type.
I'd suggest that one for right now if you don't have a lot of money. But, if you're really serious about writing spells then I'd say invest in Scott Cunningham's books "Encyclopdeia of herbs "Crystal gem and metal magick" and Raymond Bucklands "Candle Magick". These are great books for starting out with as well. I've researched a LOT on how to write spells, and most people cover the format in a quick blurb neatly stuffed into a long chapter of correspondences. Also, another great way is to start collecting trinkets and other knick knacks. I have a huge jar of just these things (which include bones, fur, keys, stones, coins, figurines, nails, glass orbs, claws, ribbons, clay tiles, beads and so on) and when I feel "stuck" I go through this jar (I've deemed my idea jar) and start brain storming. My daughter loves this time with me, specially going through all the little things. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). There are some books out there on how to write spells, but I've been disappointed with many "how to's" these people suggest. Truth is, the process is rather easy, you just have to have faith in yourself. Once you start working the spells you write, you'll get a better idea with what works and what doesn't.

this is all very true

i've written many of my own spells
and they were all just experimentation
but a majority of them worked out pretty good and some didn't

its good to write a spell a day
see how it works
and if the specific desire is still needed
go back and edit

maybe you should add in a planetary alignment

which phase the moon is in?

it all depends


personally i am comfortable with thinking of what the spell is intended for

look up a deity associated with the intent

research it a little to make sure its not dangerous

go back to my thoughts and add in some qualities into the spell

then cast it

eventually you will have a set way of doing everything

i don't even need to use materials anymore

i personally think materials are just for adding a greater sense to the spellcrafting

if you have good intent and imagination and feeling

you need nothing else


but if that doesn't work i remember when i first started i looked over a book called Teen withcraft and "the only spellbook you'll ever need" had some writing on making your own spells i'm pretty sure

This post has been edited by bleachXlight: Sep 6 2006, 04:37 PM

I recommend you another book by Richard Webster. The title is Write your Own Magic . This book teaches reader how to write his/her own magic based on one own's goals and desires.