Guide to Accessing Alternate Sources of Spiritual Energy
This is based on my personal knowledge and experience. This method may not work for you.
Magic takes energy to perform. Physical, mental, and spiritual energy. Many witches rely on their own energy to perform spells and charge sigils. This is not an incorrect way to do it, however, it may be inaccessible to disabled witches or witches with otherwise low spiritual energy.
Instead of using your own energy you can rely on other sources of energy to cast spells, charge objects or sigils, increase your personal energy, and strengthen living things.
The method I use to gain energy from other sources is Energy Cords. To create an energy cord you must have experience in meditation and visualization.
Beginning To begin making an energy cord you must first meditate and ground yourself. If you are new to witchcraft I suggest doing research on grounding because it is a fundamental part of magic.
The following is a visualization exercise to help you get familiar with energy cords. Once you are confident with this exercise you are ready to choose an energy source.
Take deep breaths. Close your eyes.
Hold your hands in front of you a few inches apart, palms facing each other. Imagine a beam of white light connecting your palms.
Take a deep breath. As you breathe the beam becomes stronger and tighter. The glowing light condenses into a faintly shimmering cord connecting your palms. Now, as you breathe, imagine energy flowing through this cord. As you exhale, a white light flows from your heart, down your arm, and through the cord. As you inhale the energy comes through the other arm and back to your heart. Take a few breaths here. Inhale the energy into your body. Exhale the energy out. Channel all this energy through your body and the cord. You may feel a heat or tension between your palms as the energy flows through you.
Visualize the cord fading and dissipating, the leftover energy being absorbed into your body or flowing out into the room.
You have created your first energy cord.
Energy Sources Once you have grounded you can choose an energy source. Try to pick a source that complements the spell you are performing. For example, for a self-love spell you may want to use the energy of the Earth or moon as opposed to the sun.
Different energy sources may give you different results for the same spell. Experiment with different energies and see what works best for each purpose.
Some energy sources include but are not limited to:
The sun
The Earth
The moon
Batteries
Charged crystals
Electricity
Fire
Features of Energy Cords
Energy cords are highly customizable. The nature of energy work and visualization magic is that you are only limited by the bounds of your imagination. Think of different ways you could alter an energy cord to change its magical properties. For example, you could add spikes or barbs to your cord if you did not want it to be interfered with. You can also make the cord thin and transparent if you do not want it to be noticed by others. Be aware that a very strong and powerful energy cord may be noticeable to other practitioners and local entities. Use weaker, thinner cords if you want to remain undetected.
You could also make it a temporary or a permanent energy cord. Keep in mind that permanent energy cords will need to be maintained to continue the flow of energy. The frequency with which you need to maintain it will depend on your experience and visualization skills. Newer witches may need to meditate on the energy cord daily to keep it in tact. More experienced visualizers may only need to once or twice a week.
Creating Energy Cords
Once you have chosen an energy source and the desired features of your cord, you are ready to begin the visualization exercise. Remember to ground yourself prior to attempting so you are already in a meditative state.
Close your eyes and breathe deeply. Imagine a beam of light connecting your energy source to your energy destination.
Maybe you are connecting the sun to yourself to gain more personal spiritual energy. Maybe you are connecting the moon to a ring to enchant it with a glamour. Maybe you are connecting the Earth to a potted plant to help it grow stronger.
Focus on that cord of light connecting the two points of your choice. As you breathe notice that the energy cord shifts and shimmers. Focus on any features you may want to add to your energy cord.
Maybe you want your cord to be thin and strong. Maybe you want it to be faint and undetected.
Now, imagine energy flowing from your source to your destination. As you inhale and exhale, the energy courses through the cord.
At first the energy may rush fast and fill the room. Focus on tightening your cord and funneling the energy into your destination.
Imagine your target filling with life and energy. Breathe for a while on this. Notice that you or your target may feel warmer or more energized. You may feel a tension when you get closer to the object.
Meditate on this cord until it feels steady and unbreakable. When you are ready bring your focus back to reality
You have created an energy cord. Meditate on this cord again occasionally to reinforce it and continue its effects.
Wrapping Up
After creating energy cords you may feel energized or you may feel drained. It depends on how much personal energy you used during the meditation. As you practice creating cords you will get better at not expending your own energy. If you do feel spiritually tired, take care of your body and rest.
Thank you for reading my guide. To help others with their practice please reblog this with other ideas for energy sources and features of energy cords!