2.Make the ritual area ready by placing the tools and symbols on or around the alter.

3.Make yourself ready for the spellcasting with a ritual bath and brief meditation.Be discreet;perform your spells in privacy if you are working alone.Do not allow negative enegy from others to infiltrate your ritual.

4.Sprinkle the area with salt water.

5.Always cast a protective circle around you before each activity.Visualise a circle of white light surrounding yourself and your sacred area - energy running clockwise.

6.Witchcraft demands definition of purpose to avoid creating havoc.Be clear and have good intentions.State them to the universe before commencing.Understand the ethics and the origins of your spellcasting.

7.breathing with purpose,singing,chanting or beating drums will raise the energy in your space.Use the method most appropriate to the ritual.

8.Visualise your goal as manifest.Use a photograph or an image of the person or the goal if that will help you focus.If casting for another,a photograph or item belonging to that person should be present.

9.Once you've sourced the energy,lie face down and turn your palms towards the earth so any excess energy can be drained into the earth.

10.After thanking the Universe,Mother or other source for empowering your ritual circle,it is time for the magic circle to be opened.Blow out the ceremonial candle and say:"As I do will,so mote it be."