Libation

In essence, libation is an offering given to the Gods. In my personal practice, I do not use wine; I do not like alcohol. So it is substituted with grape or apple juice. Sometimes liquid is not available and I offer a small meal or other offering to the Gods. Libation (as in a liquid offering) is not always needed.

Libation is an act of honoring a deity by offering a portion of wine and other liquids. In modern Witchcraft libations are usually given with wine following moon rituals. Each member pours out a small portion of wine from a chalice upon the ground as they look upward toward the moon. In some traditions remnants of the ritual meal, such as cookies, or pieces of cake, are tossed toward the moon as an additional offering. In the closing, the members perform the custom of "kissing the hand" to the moon, which involves kissing the left hand and raising it to the moon. A modern version of the older custom is "throwing a kiss" to the moon.

Source: http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/l/libation.html

Tips on Writing Your Own Conjuration

When writing your own conjuration, take into consideration the following:

• Designed in prose that is acceptable to you
• Length it takes you to make the chosen number of passes
• Specify or trigger an appropriate visualization from yourself
• Explain precisely what the circle is going to do
• May invoke quarters, ancestors, or Divinity

How to Write and Perform a Spell

Below is a basic guidline that you can use in writing a spell

Purpose of Spell:

What exactly do you hope to achieve?

Does this contradict your beliefs?

Could this harm anyone or does it attempt to take away free will?

Date, time, and astrological phase when used:

Decide what day, lunar phase, and astrological phase will work best for this purpose.

List of ingredientes and/or supplies needed:

Decide what tools you will use. This includes your ritual tools (more about ritual tools in later lessons) and your herbs, candles, stones.

Specific Location required:

Does this spell need to take place outdoors or indoors? Will a certain location enforce a part of this spell or an element?

Deities invoked during preparation and/or use:

What deity or deities should you invoke for this spell, if any. Research the deity or deities you are connected or drawn to before using them for a spell. They may have a negative effect on your spell. When in doubt, you can always refer to the God or Goddess as a blanket deity. Not all Wiccans use specific names for deity.

Step by step instructions for preparation and/or use:

Using the Spell Outline, write your step-by-step instructions.

Results:

Did the spell work?

How long did it take to work?

Were there any unexpected results?

Did it turn out how you planned?

What did you experience while casting the spell?

What should you do differently next time?

Below is a basic outline on what to do when performing a spell

Ritual Preparation

Set everything up before you start your ritual, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting something at the last minute.

Cleanse yourself and your magickal space.

Many Wiccans take a ritual bath before any major spells or rituals. Clean your ritual space, physically & spiritually.

Cast the Circle

Call the Quarters (Invoke the Elements)

Invocation of the Divine

Cast Your Spell

Using your research, decide who should be where when (if working in a group). Using the tools you decided on, raise energy for your purpose. You may decide to chant or sing during this time. When you have raised the power needed, direct it to your purpose.

Cakes and Wine

Some people choose to have Cakes & Wine after they have closed the circle.

Thanking the Divine

Release the Quarters (Banish the Elements)

Close the Circle

Source: http://institute.touchofenchantment.com


Remember that these are only guidelines. You can tweak any of it to better suit your needs at that given time.

Spell Work

Helpful resource:
Read: Before you Cast a Spell by Carl McColman

Food for thought: