to all beginners

[xxx Amanda xxx]

to all beginners.

Although i am probably not as adept or experienced as the people who have already posted messages on this topic i would like to give you all some advice from my own experiences.
Probably the best advise i can give you is to put all your books away for a week or two. In these weeks use your intuition, write your own rituals, try your own circle casting and find your own ways or connecting with divinity.
i know how easy it is when you start out to rely on those books for everything, and dont get me wrong many of them are fantastic and you can learn a lot from them but they cannot replace your own experiences.

i would like to say one more thing, the craft does need dedication and can be at times hard work but dint give up, it is truly worth it i promise you.

i wish you luck in everything you do whatever path you take.
Brightest Blessings Amanda xxx

ps im sorry if any of this didnt make sense, im not great with words

[jadedsage]

It made perfect sense Amanda. And I think it to be very wise advise. Though you should know what your elements stand for and what/ why you are calling on them for. Thanks for the suggestion!

[kikyou]

absolutely positively the best advice ever. Welcome aboard Amanda.

[Sidhe Ravenwitch]

Wonderful advice and very welcome too.

[SummerBoi]

to this good post I would also like to add or more like emphsise the need and practice of meditation and affrimations. When exploring the paths of witchcraft it is good to meditate for 15 - 20 minutes. This gives you a clearer perspective on what you are about to do and as a self. Meditation is a HUGE and MAJOR tool in witchcraft! Though alot may feel its boring or takes too long, but trust me its a need!!!! and I do it as a requirement before all spell work!

[sistergoldenhair]

thanks for the advice amanda.

bb,
sgh

[sistergoldenhair]

SummerBoi said:

to this good post I would also like to add or more like emphsise the need and practice of meditation and affrimations. When exploring the paths of witchcraft it is good to meditate for 15 - 20 minutes. This gives you a clearer perspective on what you are about to do and as a self. Meditation is a HUGE and MAJOR tool in witchcraft! Though alot may feel its boring or takes too long, but trust me its a need!!!! and I do it as a requirement before all spell work!

are you saying that it's necessary to do 15-20 minutes worth of meditation before spell/ritual in order for the spell/ritual to work right?

bb,
sgh