How to Cast Spells for Teenagers

In this day and age, many young people are becoming interested in the craft. Teens often feel that their parents and other mainstream religious groups do not understand them. Some turn to the Goddess for strength. Some witches refer to this group as the “new generation of the craft”. Silver RavenWolf is an excellent author on the topic of the craft and younger generations. One of the most difficult hurdles that the younger generation must deal with is the lack of room to perform their newly chosen spiritual path. Most teenagers still live at home with their parents. Others have moved to college and are bound by dorm rooms and sometimes roommates. There are a few simple alterations one can make to her ritual to ensure a solid ritual for spell-casting, while abiding by the rules set by mom and dad, or school authorities. Let’s take a look at the few basic steps in spell casting and some simple ways to overcome the obstacles you may face.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Journal/Diary
• Pen/Pencil
• Corner Items
• Athame
• Candles

Prepare Your Spell

1. Write out your intention so that you can prepare your mind for it. Have a clear understanding of what you want to see happen. Remember a spell is much like a Christian prayer, but stronger and more focused.

2. Find your location as this is very important. The first major obstacle for teenagers is to find a location in which to comfortably perform rituals and spells. One word of advice is to be open if you can. Some teens do not have this luxury. If you are able to talk to your parents and school administrators do so. Let them know of your chosen religion and they may help you find a dedicated space to practice it. If you live at home, perhaps you have enough space in your room. If you room with a sibling try the attic, garage, or a spare bedroom. If you are in a dorm and have a roommate, try to utilize the time when your roommate is gone. Remember to communicate with your roommate if you can. Of course, you can always choose an outside location such as a lake, beach, meadow, or wood where you won’t be disturbed.

3. Setting up and calling the quarters is the next step. However, this is where it gets tricky. The athame may not be allowed in your room at home, or your dorm at school. Find out if you can use a dulled athame instead. If not, chose something similar. Even a butter knife from the kitchen would be sufficient, and is usually easy to get your hands on. You might also find it difficult to incorporate the fire used for calling the south. If you are not allowed to have candles or incense in your room, you still have options. Other items you may be able to use to suggest fire would be lava rocks, coals, or even candles on a heat pad. Some witches use figurines of fire, or dragons. If none of these is available to you, try getting your hands on some ashes.

Tips & Warnings

• Perform your ritual based on the above suggestions. This doesn't provide all of the ways teenagers can get around difficulties in working spells in schools or at home, but it is a start. Remember that the craft is a very personal path and you can make it your own. You can even substitute a tool for the vision of that tool. As you progress in your journey you will become stronger at this. Remember not to let anything stand in the way of you and your dedication the craft. Blessed be.

[shadowmere]

on 3/25/2009 Ya know Silver RavenWolf hasn't posted for a LONG time, at least that I know of. This is ok, I guess

[dianekurohyou]

on 3/4/2009 Please don't encourage people, especially ones new to Wicca, to read Ravenwolf. She's not Wiccan and is not a good person to read. Try Cunningham, he's an excellent source.