As mentioned previously, the best spells are those you write yourself. Here
I am offering a selection of ideas for spells that you can work from and get
a sense of how spells are structured from.

Cleansing
Cleanliness of the body, the spirit, and the house are three things that
should be carefully looked at. We will look at each in turn...
The Body
Obviously, it's just proper hygiene to keep oneself clean and healthy. But
there is also the idea of preparing one's body before doing special ritual
or celebration. I particularly enjoy taking herbal baths before performing
ritual. It refreshes the body and the soul, as well as makes a statement of
preparation to those you will be working with. It's also good to eat
properly beforehand...eating light foods like vegetables and such....heavy
steak dinners tend to pull the body down.
To take an herbal bath
Clean out the bathtub first, and gather some herbs together, such as
rosemary, rue, vervain, lavender, patchouli, etc...any of these singularly
or in combination. Put them in either a tea-ball strainer or a muslin sack
and suspend in the tub so that it can soak in the water. For atmosphere,
light some candles, and turn the water on to the temp you like. Simple!
The Spirit
There are many ways to care for your spirit or psyche. Most of them involve
living a healthy lifestyle, keeping your mind active, eating right, keeping
a positive self-image, etc....the usually crises of everyday life. If you
find things are holding you down, like anxiety, fears, jealousy, laziness,
it's very good to devise a spell to get rid of them. You can take an
salted-herbal bath, and sit in the tub as the water drains away, imagining
that vice draining away. You can do a burning spell during the waning moon
by writing down the problems on a peace of paper, burn that paper, and
scatter the ashes.
The House
Most people don't realize that living spaces quickly aquire and absorb
energies. When you first move into any space, it should be properly cleaned
physically and energetically. Take blessed salted water, and with either an
appropriate herbal (sage, evergreen, rue, etc), bless the doorways and
windows. I like to draw pentacles with my finger. You can also sprinkle the
rooms, do herbal sweepings, smudge with incense, and much more. The
cleansing should be updated regularly (they didn't do spring cleanings for
nothing!) and done whenever you get the feeling something is out of sorts.

SisMoon, a good friend who is a priestess of the Santeria religion passes
along these words of wisdom when dealing with negative or bad spirits in the
house:
"The best thing is to toss salt at it. If that doesnıt work.....tell
whatever good spirits you have to get out until this (the cleansing) is
done...so they arenıt cleaned by accident. you burn sulfur counter clockwise
through the house. Follow it with incense clockwise....then follow that with
either vervain and water or citrus leaves and water counterclockwise...the
final thing is sage burning clockwise."

 

Sympathetic Magick
The most common form of spellcraft involves what we call sympathetic magick.
It functions along the theory that "like attracts like" and "the part
affects the whole by relation" (changes in the microcosm affect the
macrocosm). The most commonly known example of this is what the public calls
the "Voodoo Doll" or poppet. By creating an image of someone or something,
or making something that represents them with objects/articles from that
person, one can magically affect that person. Despite what most people
think, the poppet is most often used for healing, binding, or banishing, not
harming. Examples:

Healing: A woman who is having infertility problems. She partakes in
healing rituals with her group, but would like to have a poppet made of her
to conduct fertile energies. The doll is filled with herbs and stones known
for womb healing fertility, and a doll or image of a baby may be placed in
the poppetıs arms. Mother goddesses will be called upon to bless the
poppet, and it may undergo various rituals and rites that are known to bring
about fertility (used as the Brigid doll at Imbolc, bound to the maypole at
Beltane, kept upon the altar of a woman who is pregnant or recently had
children.

Binding: A young man having problems with drug abuse who wishes to overcome
it. Besides attending workshops and therapy, he feels extra help from the
spiritual side would help. A poppet is made with healing herbs and some of
his hair, and the doll is bound with rope with intent to help stop the
desires and tendencies. This symbolically helps him to control his will
until he feels he can do it on his own.

Banishing: A woman is having problems with an ex-husband who keeps
appearing and threatening her. She has tried restraining orders, moving,
changing places of work, but he still appears. A poppet is made with a
favorite old shirt of his and filled with cleansing and pricking herbs. The
poppet is bound to itself (to cease harm to others), deities of strength,
justice, and guardianship are called upon. The poppet is burned, some of
the ashes are sprinkled on her doorstep so that she may trod over them, the
rest are scattered far away from the womanıs home.

The theories of sympathetic magick explain why one uses herbs, stones, and
various objects in a spell. These things are known to have specific
properties. By using them, you therefore call upon those properties that
are akin to your purpose and intent.

Writing Your Own Spells
Writing your own spells is very easy, however the main ingredients are that
you trust in your own ability, and a working knowledge of magickal
properties. If you lack either of these, you shouldnıt even be thinking
about magick or spells until you have learned these.

Basically, spellcraft is metaphysical problem-solving. Ask yourself:
1.What is it that I wish to do that canıt be done in a mundane manner?
2.What is it that I wish to accomplish?
3. What are possible reactions?
4. Will I accept responsibility for these actions?

After considering this, go on to the next set of questions:
1. Now that I have defined my purpose, what will help me accomplish this?
2. What herbs/candles/colors correspond?
3. What deities?
4. What is the Moon doing? (waxing/full/waning/dark/new?)
5. Is this a special of increase or decrease?

By carefully answering these questions, you can construct a quality spell.

Here is an example. Beth would like to send healing energy to Jessie, friend
whom just experienced the loss of a family member. She gathers a picture of
her friend, a white (or light blue candle) for healing and hope, and considers Kuan Yin, a favorite goddess who is known for her compassion. The moon is waxing, nearly full, so that evening after work, Beth settles down in front of her altar with the picture of Jessie. She meditates, lights the candle, and chants to Kuan Yin to raise energy. When she is done, she lets the candle burn out (making sure itıs on a fireproof surface).

If you still don't understand at this point, time to go read a few more books and think a bit more deeply

Colors & Candles
Studies have shown that color greatly affects our personalities. For example, green is thought to be a calming color, so it is used to paint most schools and hospitals. Places that feel cold or desolate should be painted pink or red to warm them up. We subconsciously associate certain colors with certain emotions and experiences. And this is why certain colored candles tend to be used for spellcraft: the color is associated with the desired result.

The following colors and their associations come from my own experience. You may find these akin to your own or not. If not, then you need to consider your own personal color correspondences.

Red: passion, sex, love, issues of blood, and blood-healing, mother aspect
Orange: harvest, positive energy, male mysteries
Yellow: friendship, to overcome depression, cheerfulness, promise
Green: prosperity, health, green man mysteries
Blue: personal power, healing, knowledge and understanding
Purple: divine, the fey, the unseen, blending
Pink: love, feminine mysteries, security, gentleness, youth, maiden
Brown: grounding, return to basics, re-building, clarity
Black: binding, banishing, crone and warrior aspects, death mysteries,
balance
White: use-all, cleansing, purity, focus, balance, peace

Tips for Candle Magick
-If youıre buying candles, inspect them before you buy them. Check the
scent (if any), how the wick is, and the overall condition of the candle.
-If youıre making them, remember the purpose for which you are making them.
-Always burn the candle on a fireproof surface, preferably within a proper
holder
-Never leave a candle unattended, particularly with pets/children around
-Candles donıt always have to be burned in one night. You can magickally
orient the number of times you will light the candle with your purposeŠsuch
as 3,5,7, or 9 nights.


Use of Symbols & Alphabets
Iıve noticed that people like to use symbols and magickal alphabets. There
are several types of the latter floating about: various styles of runic alphabets, Theban, Enochian, etcŠ Use of these symbols slows the mind down: we stop to consider which letter we wish to use because these systems are usually unfamiliar and awkward, therefore considering our purpose more intensely. You could just as easily do the same thing writing backwards actually. Or just be really focused as you write or carve what you are writing. Other symbols help to shorten what we wish to say with picture that talks to the majority of humanityıs subconscious self.

A Note About Magickal "Stuff"
The use of objects in magick is to resonate with the subconscious parts of
our brain that recognize the properties the objects we use. These things
can help us to more deeply consider what is we are doing, thereby helping to
strengthen our intentions. However, they are NOT necessary! It is a matter
of how well you can focus your will.