Visualization

Visualization plays an important part in spell casting. Many spells call for the magic maker to visualize the object of the spell or the person who will, hopefully, benefit from the spell.

There are many techniques that help those interested in visualization to develop the ability to visualize and anyone who is serious about making magic would do well to study them and make himself or herself efficient in the practice.

Practicing may seem odd, at first, and novices often feel more than a little self- conscious, sitting alone in a quiet room focusing energies on seeing oneself being somewhere else. But exercises such as the one that follows are well worth doing as they help to develop a skill that is very necessary in spell weaving.

Learning How to Visualize: Exercise

• Light a candle in a darkened, draught-free room so that the flame can burn as steadily as possible.
• Sit as still as you can and gaze at the flame allowing it to hold your attention completely. Let the image fill your mind before quickly closing your eyes. Notice how the candle has imprinted itself on the darkness. Hold it there, in your mind’s eye, ignoring any change of color. If it slips to the side, bring it back to the centre and continue concentrating until the image fades completely.
• Now open your eyes and resume gazing at the candle. Continue in this way for ten minutes, gradually increasing the time that you hold the image of the candle in your mind’s eye.

With practise, and from such a simple start, it is possible to develop the ability to undertake the visualization required for even the most advanced magic making.