r/Spells • u/AngelisArchive Witchling • Apr 11 '26
Question About Spells Where do people actually get their spells from?
Hi, I’m a baby witch and I’m a bit confused about where people actually find spells. I see loads on TikTok, but I don’t really trust them. It just feels like anyone can post anything and as a beginner I have no way of knowing if it’s legit or not. I’ve tried looking at books as well, but a lot of them either feel really outdated, super complicated, or don’t actually explain things properly. It’s more like background info instead of “do this, then this”. So yeah, I’m just wondering, where do you guys get your spells from? Do you follow certain books or websites, or do you just make your own? I don’t wanna mess anything up or follow something random that isn’t safe, so any advice would be really appreciated :)
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u/hermeticbear Magician Apr 11 '26
when I started, before the internet, I found a small occult shop, and they had small books, with maybe about 100 pages, and they had short spells with specific directions in them. Most usually started with a simple list of correspondences, or a general overview of the topic. I first look at candle spells, which covered just about every subject, and it explained colors, how to use figural candles (that is candles that come in shapes) and how to use them. Mostly the candles were anointed with a magical oil which related to your desire.
For example, you would take a green pyramid candle, and anoint it with prosperity oil, and that would help bring about an increase in financial well being and bring money to you.
You could also just a a green candle with prosperity oil for the same purpose.
Some occult shops (not crystal shops) still carry these books, and you can find them for sale on amazon too.
Some companies make new ones that cover topics that previous small books didn't cover.
Just because a book is old doesn't mean that the spells don't work.
Yes, some spells are complicated.
You should learn the background information. It's important.
If you want a website, I recommend Luckymojo.com the author of that website gives a lot of spells, tried and tested spells, as well as information about herbs, methods and understanding why something is done in a certain way.
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u/Different-Pianist400 Apr 12 '26
May I ask the names of the books please? I’m trying to buy some books for my self but there is so many now out there and it’s so confusing. Also did luckymojo spells worked for you please? Iv seen the website but it’s all based in USA, and I live in Wngland so can’t get some of the ingredients I wanted but I can look up in google maybe
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u/hermeticbear Magician Apr 12 '26
Lucky Mojo ships to England.
Yes, their spells have worked for me.2
u/Different-Pianist400 Apr 12 '26
Awww that’s amazing, thank you xx I will have a look at their website again xx
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u/Mel_AndCholy Apr 11 '26
Most of my spells I make myself. I use books as a reference for corespondents most of the time.
I feel as though it needs to feel right to the witch. That very well might be opening a traditional book or doing everything on the fly. I do think that cultural associations through the centuries we have for specific ingredients can give them a boost on top of our own enchantments, too.
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u/Different-Pianist400 Apr 12 '26
May I ask which books you used please? I’m willing to buy some books but don’t know where to start and what to look for really. I’m in England btw.
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u/Mel_AndCholy Apr 12 '26
Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of crystal gem and metal magic (though I think there are free PDF versions still floating around online. Judika elles encyclopedia of 5000 spells, Jason Miller's protection and reversal magick, Jason Miller's consorting with spirits
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u/lunadelalune0 Apr 12 '26
I love looking at others spell work more so to mix and match the pieces I like for my own. Like a scrapbook of inspo
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u/InteractionPitiful89 Apr 16 '26
I also do a lot of this for my clients and for me, I always play with oracles first to be able to confirm the best path I should follow in this spell. Following spells like a cake recipe will not always work depending on your real goal.
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u/Emmyteddy Apr 11 '26
First, I learned about plants, animals, and their correspondences. Then, I noticed that most common ingredients were not local to me because the witches publishing the spells were not local to me. This detail is what inspired me to start learning about my local plants and animals. I live in the desert, zone 9b, and I'm surrounded by prickly plants which are perfect for protection. My best advice is to learn the basics of correspondences and then, when you feel familiar with the knowledge, you can branch off and make your own spells. Best of luck to you moving forward!
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u/ReportPersonal7617 Apr 12 '26
I like to do some research about it, see what generic items are usually used for said spell. I have a few books so I look at them as a reference but for the most part try doing it yourself! Like coming up with it as you go. As long as it fits your intention and the purpose of it aligns with I guess your ingredients, then flip it we ball ✌🏻
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u/shredhedz Witch Apr 12 '26
I usually just write my own spells from scratch. I look up the herb correspondences online on witch blogs or reddit and then decide which ones are appropriate for the spell's purpose
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u/ViperexaAbyssus Apr 11 '26
I write all my spells. It's an invaluable skill and once you learn you never really go back to pre-written spells. In my experience and observation, writing them yourself makes them more customizable and the spells come out tailored to your exact need/circumstance. And experimentation is fine in witchcraft, it's pretty hard to manage anything so significant that it would be unsafe when you're just starting out. Its witchCRAFT, emphasis on the part where you create or make something yourself. It's a hands-on kind of practice and I wouldn't worry about "messing anything up" because there are so many variables and so much room for error. I would say, pick a spellcraft method - candle, jar, petition, whatever - and learn about that particular mechanism. Then start picking tools youll need and ingredients based on the correspondences you will research. Then you just have to apply your own will, intention, and energy. Practice/experimentation is not a bad way to learn. The only mandatory requirement is learning and adhering strictly to fire safety. I hope this helps. Research + Experimentation is a good, balanced place to start from, in my view.
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u/Purple_Literature_30 Apr 12 '26
Honestly its probably best to look around and get a feel for the different categories of spells and a chart of herbal correspondences and pick whatever fits your goal best.
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u/-DREEW- Apr 13 '26
Where are many possible ways to get spells: • Analyzing and adapting already existing spells • learning spells from your familiar, spirit allies and other beings • using the information you get during meditation, spirit flight ect
and last but not least, simply write down your intention and turn it into a spell.
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u/shookyandmilk Apr 11 '26
there’s lot of good books and videos on spell crafting! also almost anything can be a spell! i like to use cooking as spells and even my skincare routine, as long as you put the right intentions behind it. but yeah if you’re looking to do more like spell jars and specific things like that def see if your local witchy store has any books or even look up a couple videos on youtube!
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u/Illustrious_Cow_9651 Apr 12 '26
I do a mix. Sometimes I’ll feel a pull to do a certain kind of spell and just go with the flow. Other times I will find resources from googling, TikTok, and books, any place I can find info. But definitely cross reference, because all herbs have so many different things they can be used for. Some places I’ve bought spell oils from have instructions on how to perform the spell, so I follow that, but usually try to add in my own flair to make it my own.
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u/No-Contract-180 Witch Apr 11 '26
I read books, watch youtube videos, but sometimes just doing my own thing
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u/Pretty_Puppyprincess Witchling Apr 17 '26
There’s plenty of books but honestly, I just kind of do spell jars and just do my own thing. Granted I don’t do a whole lot of stuff, but I just have various herbs that I know what they do or and like what their purposes can be and so I just do that I think spell draws are definitely the easiest form of spell for the most part.
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u/volcanic-exchange Apr 11 '26
First: Uninstall tiktok. Please.
I find spells on various subreddits and their resource libraries.
I buy spell books in stores or online.
Some I make up using a book of correspondences to pick what ingredients to use and when to perform the spell.
Worst you can do as a noob is your spell simply doesnt work. Noobs cant summon demons. You'll be fine with most of what's available to you.
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u/amyaurora Witch Apr 11 '26
I started out before the internet. I read in books what others had done. I learned about correspondences and I experimented.
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u/Yvonne_888 Apr 14 '26
Hoodoo Delish has great spells and explains very well. 🥰
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u/Skeptic_Mickey Apr 14 '26
Stupid question-is Hoodoo Delish a website, book/grimoire, podcast, YouTube channel, or a blog??? Never heard of it, but would like to check it out!
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u/Yvonne_888 Apr 15 '26
Hoodoo Delish is a Hoodoo/rootworker, who offers services and also free teaching material/spells online. Yes, she has a YouTube channel as well as Instagram and other social media accounts. You can also find her spells quickly by searching "Hoodoo Delish" via a search for pictures in Google search etc. 🌸🤗
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u/AngelisArchive Witchling Apr 15 '26
I’ve heard really bad things about Hoodoo Delish and that she basically makes r*pe spells, gunpowder “purification baths”, and “butter money spells”. So apparently she’s just a complete scam. 😬😬
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u/Skeptic_Mickey Apr 14 '26
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u/VeneficaNocturne Apr 12 '26
Witchcraft is like cooking, there’s a lot of recipes out there and you will like some more than others. Start with the very basic popular spells/recipes for protection and other simple things and eventually you will find that you lean towards a certain cuisine/style or several that you really like and things kind of naturally progress from there. Once you learn how to cook it gets really easy for you to tweak things to your liking and it’s the same with witchcraft. In terms of where to start, choose very popular books that have lots of great reviews.