It is possible to successfully work spells from the first book a person picks up?
It has to be admitted that this is true, but it is not always wise. A person’s motivation for flipping through a book and casting a spell should be seriously considered. Phil Hine offered his “SWOT” (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) technique for magickal workings, as a way to better determine whether the spell or ritual should be performed at all. Problems of love, money or power which a person sees as being solved by casting a spell may need to be rethought from the perspective of how that individual can first exert personal effort to find a solution. Careful preparation is always necessary. Spellwork should never be “rushed”.
