#directing energy

[theoryofmagick]

hi! my culture doesn`t really use wands, but we do use daggers. i was wondering whats the practical difference between an athame and a wand? i tried doing my research but it just says wands AND athames are used to manipulate energy, so whats the difference? do they direct energy in the same way, but athames are used to also cut them?

I have a few answers to this, some of which may or may not apply!

The first thing that comes to mind from a Western ritualist perspective is that athames and wands are attributed to different elements. Wands are traditionally attributed with/to the element of Fire, and athames Air (you can see this reflected in Tarot suites) for a lot of modern witches. If you dig into the practical side of things with existing traditions, there's actually different specific tasks the athame vs wand can do. Within each framework, you're correct in that they're both used to direct energy. Athames can also be used to cut and split, and wands used to describe and draw, but (in practicality, to me at least) it feels like using two different tools that have similar purposes - like, chopsticks vs a fork; you can use both of them to pick up food, but each has their own advantages and disadvantages depending on the dish (and some dishes mandate you use chopsticks - like old-school coven Wiccans with athame circles).

Basically, athames and wands share some of the same uses (directing energy, drawing a circle, etc) but come at it from different directions/methods/reasons; aside from energy manipulation, they have other usages based on their place as a ritual tool - for wands, you'd have to draw a doorway into a circle, for athames, you'd cut one, and so on. A lot of ritual tool usage and altar arrangement in more structured traditions rely on an idea of balance, in that there should be a balance of tides with your tools on display/items used, so you could also make a convincing case that the wand and athame are two points of the same spectrum - the wand point being fire/creation and the athame being air/cutting.

Let me know if you'd like me to elaborate or go more practical - there's a lot to be said on the subject (and I'm sure my readers have things to add!)

[Ask Ash]

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Powering Your Spells

Hi Tuesday,

I’m new to spells and I really need to know how to power them up please? I do and say everything it tells me to, but they don’t seem to work. How can I add the missing power?

Suzie

Hi Suzie,

Thanks for getting in touch, that’s a great question.

The fundamental basics of casting a spell are that you are raising energy, filling it with your intent, directing it, then releasing it to the universe. Put like that it sounds pretty simple I know, but as with many things in life, to fully understand the process, we need to break it down.

1. Raising Energy

There are several different ways of doing this. Some people like to hum or sing, others dance. Beating drums is another popular one, as is sex magick (as long as you can hang on until the right moment!) Personally, I like to chant, because it helps with setting my intention correctly and helps me to focus. This doesn’t have to be a loud shouty business! I prefer to mutter - mainly because I feel like a bit of a tool yelling my head off - but whatever works for you! Again, time frame is a fairly subjective issue. As a general rule of thumb, I’d say from when you feel it growing from inside your belly/solar plexus until you feel ready to explode.

2. Intention

These 2 steps go hand in hand really, as you are building energy with a specific intent. As the energy grows, you need to be able to clearly visualise what it is you want to happen. So for a money spell you might see your bank balance increasing or your wallet filling. For weight loss spells you’d visualise yourself weighing less and less until you are at your desired size etc.

3. Directing

This is when you tell the energy what you want it to do. I love writing rhyming incantations because they are more fun to say, but a few simple sentences or even off the top of your head is fine. If you are performing a 3rd party spell, this is when you tell the energy where to go. If sympathetic magick, this would be when you used your poppet/moved your candles or whatever. Basically, this is the practical bit.

4. Releasing

Once you’ve said and done all of the necessary bits, then you are ready to release the energy into the universe. Again, there are different ways to do this. Some like to ring a bell, clap their hands or thump the table top to signify it is done. Others might use a phrase like ‘So Mote It Be’ or words to that effect. I like ‘Let It Be,’ as I’m a secular witch, but again, whatever means something to you. This is where you send the energy that you’ve built out and on its way.

Casting successful spells takes a lot of practice, the ability to visualise and the discipline to focus. Wishing you the very best of luck with everything, and I hope this has been helpful.

Tuesday x

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[sylvaetria]

How do you raise and direct energy during a spell? Thanks

The actions of a spell are what raise energy during said spell - performing these actions draws the energy from in and around you and puts them into the spell. You can also raise the energy yourself by pulling it into your body from external sources and channeling it into your spellwork - this can be done by [grounding], among other methods. If you cast circles, you can do so and call the elements into the space and ask for them to lend you their energy, and that can be used to put energy into spells as well.

In [this post] there is a section about raising energy:

Some people do this by chanting, humming, breathing deeply, making gestures, dancing… do what feels right to you. Try envisioning drawing energy up from the earth and the world around you and into your body, and letting them blend within you. You may sense your awareness change—you might feel more energized, calm, centered, sensitive, tingly, or even something else.

@spellbookofwitches describes energy raising as the following:

This is the process of casting the spell, the actions that you perform to create change. Generally, this is the part of spell casting that is described in this blog. Magical work often involves reciting an incantation or prayer. Often these incantations rhyme, because it aids memorization and separates incantation from normal speaking, but rhyming is not required. In fact, impromptu words from the heart can work just as well. It is important to visualize clearly and effectively. Push your intentions into your actions and visualize the energies or power at work. Imagine the energies that you are working with and the effects of your spell. The more you can feel it, the more real it will be. A circle can contain the energy of your spell until you are ready to release it. Energy can be released through several ritual forms, such as burning papers or herbs, visualization, or gestures. With intention and power, send the energy toward its goal.

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@cunningcelt also talks a bit about raising energy in [this post].

Here are some further resources of raising energy (these are all from external sources / not on Tumblr) -

[Beginning Witchcraft: Energy Raising Methods]

[Energy Raising]

[Energy Raising, Magick and Timing: A Primer for Invoking, Focusing & Manifesting]

[Raising Energy]

[Raising Magickal Power]

Energy can be directed with many things - just your hands (I think this is the most commonly used option), a wand, an athame…

I hope that helps you!

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