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wishescometrue
04-01-2011, 10:14 PM
Hi,
Please can I ask a quick bit of advice.
I am about to start on my first ever bit of magic/ spell. I have the candle ready, the intent, the oils, the paper, the right phase of the moon etc... but I don't know if i am supposed to have the lights on when buring the candle or be in the dark, or does it even matter!!
Sorry, probably a very simple question but one I didn't think to ask before!!
Thank you in advance. :redface:
Spiritlite
04-01-2011, 11:03 PM
I believe it's your preference. Mine would be to have the lights off.........
Spiritlite
Good luck..
Kapitan_Prien
04-01-2011, 11:54 PM
I'd be the type to have the lights off and just the candles...but that's me.
I like the dark.
Spiritlite
05-01-2011, 12:22 AM
Kapitan me too ;)
Spiritlite.
norseman
05-01-2011, 10:24 AM
Really, it's whatever you think you need but, to be honest, the trappings are not that important. The real requirements are focus and intent - knowing what it is that you want to achieve and the will to drive it through. Meditation can be a big help to clear your mind before beginning - this is a real essential !
Like most things, meditation and magic included, practice makes perfect. Start small is probably a good idea.
Good Luck !
wishescometrue
05-01-2011, 11:29 AM
Thank you all for your replies. I went for the dark in the end!
I had never really notcied flames before, they are lovely when you are just staring at them...
I did find my mind drifted a bit but did keep bringing it back to my intention and focussing myself.
Thank you all again...
:hug2:
Kapitan_Prien
05-01-2011, 03:27 PM
Norseman: the trappings are not that important. The real requirements are focus and intent - knowing what it is that you want to achieve and the will to drive it through.
^ That's why I love Finnish paganism. From my understanding, it's focus is more on the intent and making those changes within...rather than all the 'bells and whistles' as they say.
Spiritlite
05-01-2011, 04:47 PM
Wishes sounds excellent...hope you are successful :)
Spiritlite.
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