spiritvexer:

Four
years ago if you asked me what it took to be an active magical
practitioner, I would have told you that it took spells upon spells
cast, rituals every weekend, elaborate offering ceremonies, and so
on. If you had told me about “everyday” magic, I would have
pouted and complained that it wasn’t “real” enough. Shame on me!!

But
the truth is, you can be a “practitioner” without formal spells,
rituals, and ceremonies. What makes us practitioners, seekers,
whatever you like to call it isn’t the activities, but the beliefs. I
also don’t want to make it seem like you must be cramming lots of
magic in to your daily life to be a proper practitioner; it is quite
alright to be a nonpracticing practitioner, and that is a completely
valid path.

However,
some of us would like a little more active practice in our daily
lives. After all, we have been given a magic wand. What is the fun in
letting it collect dust in the cabinet? I think doing practical,
everyday magic is loads of fun. It also has the added benefit of
giving you practice and experience outside of big spells and rituals
which many people don’t have the time, energy, or supplies for.

What
do I mean when I say everyday magic? I mean putting small amounts of
magical energy behind mundane actions to turn them in to magical
actions. When done regularly throughout the day this can turn a
regular day in to a very magical one. This kind of everyday magic can
be done again and again in any situation that you like, to help
support you, ease your burdens, and improve your quality of life.

Any
situation can be made magical, from drinking your morning juice to
taking a walk down the sidewalk. It is up to you, as a practitioner,
to decide when and where you are going to take “everyday” and add
the magic. I will give several generalized spells below that you can
adapt to everyday situations.

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Stirring
Magic in to Liquids

Useful
for tea, coffee, beverages, soups, elixirs, etc.

This
magic will take effect once the liquid is consumed. Or, the liquid
may passively give off the effect in to the room.

Take
a wooden or metal spoon; metal conducts energies more easily. You may
also use your pointer finger on your right hand if you prefer.

Strongly
imagine what magical effect you would like to occur. In my morning
coffee I like to stir bravery and boldness. For you, perhaps you
would like to stir in peace or calmness (the opposite of anxiety). In
a hearty soup you may wish to stir happiness and coziness. In a brew
meant to affect the ambiance of a room, perhaps a general positive
energy or cleansing vibration is best.

Take
the spoon or your finger and stir the brew clockwise, while vividly
imagining the effect you want to take place. Imagine that this effect
is literally being stirred in to your liquid, just as if you were
stirring cream in to it. At a certain point you will feel as if this
magic is complete, but if you doubt yourself, rest assured the spell
is complete after nine stirs.

Then,
you must seal the spell. You can say “so mote it be.” I like to
clap or snap my fingers. Immediately consume the beverage or set it
aside to allow its ambient effects to take place.

If
you prefer your liquid to take something away, stir it
counter-clockwise. For example, to cure anxiety, stir clockwise for
peace, or counter-clockwise to reduce anxiety itself. Do not combine
clockwise and counter-clockwise stirring in the same liquid.

Exhaling
Energies

Releasing
energies to either fill a room or be dissipated.

Inhale
deeply and be acutely aware of what energies are inside of you. Maybe
you are filled with beautiful energies that you want to share with
the world. Maybe you are filled with negative energies that need to
be released so you will feel better.

If
you are filled with negative energies, try going outside if possible
or in to an open space where the air and winds can help dissipate
your energies.

Inhale
again. As you inhale with focus, energies will be drawn towards your
lungs where they can be naturally expelled. Inhale until you feel
very certain that the energies are in your lungs and ready to be
moved away.

When
you are prepared, take a final deep breath and imagine the energies
are scooped up on the air in your lungs, ready for transport. As you
exhale, do so deeply, so that there is not one trace of air left in
your lungs.

If
you are exhaling negative energies send a wish on your breath that
the winds dissipate your energies and neutralize and purify them. If
you are exhaling beautiful energies for others to enjoy, just let
them sit.

Inhale
and exhale several more times until you feel clean and purified.

Another
excellent way of dispelling negative energy is to exhale through
pursed lips, like how people do when they’re pissed off. That is a
real magical technique of releasing negative energies and stress. I
do it often at work, and it really helps.

If
you want to try something more advanced, this technique also works
with talking and singing.

Applying
Substances to Your Body

Add
energies directly to your body or clean away negativity.

If
you are using soap, lotion, makeup, or any substance that is added to
your body, try this brand of magic.

First,
intensely visualize what you want to occur. It could be a beauty
spell to clear skin and make it soft and delicate. It could be war
paint to make you stronger, or a mask to glamour yourself. As you
hold your cleanser/lotion/etc., you must simply believe
that when you apply it, the effects you desire will take place.

Rub
in clockwise circles to bring things (beauty, power, grace,
protection) and counter-clockwise circle to take things away
(blemishes, fear, clumsiness). If circles do not apply to what you
are doing (as is the case with spritzing on perfume or applying
eyeliner) do not worry about it, just do your thing along with
visualization.

Once
you are done applying your substance, seal this spell by saying “so
mote it be” or any other closer you use. If the substance requires
rinsing off, as is the case with soaps, do so after the closing.

This
type of magic can be used when applying lotion, soap, cleansers, hair
products, makeup, perfume, cologne, body sprays, etc.

Quick
Object Enchantments

Good
to make an everyday object magical in the short term.

This
quick enchantment won’t last long but depending on your level of
skill it should be good for an hour or two. Remember that the magical
enchantment should reflect the mundane uses for the object. Use your
glasses for an enchantment to see lies, or your shoes for an
enchantment to stand strong.

Hold
the object and vividly imagine what you want to happen. Find a center
of power within yourself – for many it is the solar plexus or
spine.

Using
your imagination, visualize that some of that energy comes out
through your hands and in to the object you are holding. Wildly and
with an iron-clad will, truly believe that the object you are holding
is being infused with magical intent. Absolutely see
within your mind that what you desire to occur will occur when you
use the item. There is no question about it – your enchantment will
work.

As
soon as you feel the true faith that your object is enchanted, seal
the spell by saying “so mote it be” or your preferred method of
sealing. Wear, use, or otherwise interact with the object as normal
and its enchantments will take effect immediately.