How does one cast spells?
Well, it would be a good idea to study this for some time before you get your wand. Many books on Wicca deal with styles of ritual and spellcraft. Ceremonial magick, on the other hand, tends to be much more sophisticated and requires much study. You can start by reading my primer on the subject: “Wizardry in the Alferic Tradition”. At the end of that article is an annotated bibliography with suggestions for further reading. To order “spellbooks” or introductions to witchcraft and magick, I suggest you go to one of my favorite esoteric book stores, Magus Books. Spelling is a complex subject and I highly recommend that you consult with reputable teachers of druidry or witchcraft in your area or by correspondence course, once you have read a few books on your own. As I say in the bibliography at the end of the wizardry article, the works of Scott Cunningham are some that I find very accessible for novice wizards. Amber K’s classic True Magick: a Beginner’s Guide is a very sensible introdu
